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Above the Lake A SOCIAL PUBLICATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF GREATER ISSAQUAH, LAKEMONT AND WEST LAKE SAMMAMISH October 2014 Meet Easton Rittenhouse & Oliver Inside: Community & Commitment - Meet the Mull’s And More

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Page 1: Above the Lake Magazine

Above the LakeA S O C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N F O R T H E R E S I D E N T S O F G R E AT E R I S S A Q U A H , L A K E M O N T A N D W E S T L A K E S A M M A M I S H • O c t o b e r 2 0 1 4

Meet Easton Rittenhouse & Oliver

Inside: Community & Commitment - Meet the Mull’s

And More

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Lake magazine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor

the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events

take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication.

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5October Above the Lake4 Above the Lake OctoberNeighborhoodSponsors NeighborhoodSponsors

This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for atrusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourselfwith the businesses sponsoring Issaquah.

These local businesses are proud to partner with you and make thismagazine possible. Please support these businesses and thank them forsupporting Issaquah!

DAY SPAPelage Spa and Skin Center111 Front St.Issaquah, WA 98027(425) 837-8710www.pelagecenter.com

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KIDS ACTIVITIESAdventure Kids Playcare775 NW Gilman Blvd C-3Issaquah, WA 98027(425) 391-5358www.adventurekidsplaycare.com

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7October Above the Lake6 Above the Lake OctoberNeighborhoodNews

We are pleased to bring you the first issue Above the Lake magazine! This publication is a social magazine and it is designed to reflect the people, social activities, events and interests in greater Issaquah, Lakemont and West Lake Sammamish. As a note, we are not associated, endorsed, or sanctioned by any local HOA or community group.

This publication is being provided FREE of charge to you as a homeowner as the cost of producing, printing, and mailing each newsletter is covered by the advertising part-ners that you see in each issue. We want to thank and acknowledge our advertising partners for their investment in the community through this publication. We screen our advertisers to ensure that they can provide the types of services that you may need or want as a homeowner. If you currently utilize a business that does excellent work, please let us know as they may want to reach out to your neighbors as well. Also, if you own or run a business and would like information on reaching your neighbors each month, contact me for advertising information.

Each publication you will see is unique to your neighborhood, and the publication will reflect who you are as a community. A typical publication will include a focus on the families, kids, athletes, businesses and activities that make up the community. Most of the images and content will be provided by your neighbors and creates a personal review of the local happenings in the area.

In addition to the magazine, we will host regular events. These are free to those who attend and are provided to forge connections and widen your circle of relationships. We host dinners, golf tournaments, salon reviews and other activities to bring people

together. If you wish to learn more about our events and to be included, please email me at [email protected]. A great community magazine requires feed-back, suggestions and support from the com-munity. I welcome all of your input to make Above the Lake an important part of what makes this area great. Please reach out with your thoughts and contributions.

Anne WilcoxPublisher, Above the [email protected]

NotePublisher’s

Name: Cam HumphreyAge: 16School: Issaquah High SchoolSport/Activity: Football Positions: Quarterback

How long have you participated in this sport/activity?I have been playing for about 8 years.

What is your favorite teacher/mentor’s name?I’ve had many coaches and teachers but I’ve learned the most from my dad.

Who do you admire in this sport/activity?Personally, I idolize the Hall of Fame Quarterback, John Elway.

Where do you normally practice?I normally practice at the Issaquah Football Field.

Are you on a team? Issaquah High School Varsity Football team

Have you traveled anywhere related to this sport/activity?I’ve been to camps all around Washington and in Oregon.

What events have you participated in?My biggest event was the Nike Football Training Camp (NFTC) in Oregon.

What awards or honors have you won?I have not received many awards, just offensive MVP on JV on my high school team. And I lettered as a sophomore on Varsity football.

What have you learned from participating in this sport/activity?I’ve learned respect, and more than anything, responsibility.

What do you like the most about the sport/activity?I love the excitement and the setting of Friday night games and the team comradery.

What is your favorite moment?When the game is on the line and my teammates and I work together to win even under the pressure!

What do you plan on doing after graduating?I plan to play football as a college or university and hopefully get a scholarship to help pay my way through my higher education.

One tip for someone looking to get into this sport/activity:Football has turned into a full time sport so it does require a lot of work but it builds you more than just a player it builds you as a per-son. So my big tip would be push through the hard times because the feeling of success at the end is the best feeling in the world.

athlete of the

MONTHMeet Cam Humphrey, Quarterback, Issaquah High School!

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TYPES OF ARTICLESYOU WILL SEE IN THE PUBLICATION

Above the Lake is a private magazine, delivered exclusively to select communities within Issaquah and Bellevue includ-ing Lakemont, Montreux, Talus, Issaquah Highlands, Cantergrove, Wast Lake Sammamish Parkway and a number of other parts of the greater community. This maga-zine is about you and your neigh-bors and we’re excited about your involvement. We are looking for several types of articles to be sub-mitted each month. Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the types of articles we nor-mally include in the publication. If you have any other article or story suggestions, please email me at [email protected].

If you or a family member would like to be featured for any of the stories, just email me at [email protected] and I will send you the simple details of submitting the information. Deadlines are the 15th of the month. For example, October 15 is the deadline for the December issue.

Pictures – WE LOVE PICTURES!!!This includes pictures of parties, gradu-ations, family events, kids playing, holiday gatherings, etc. One of the best parts about your new newsletter is the involvement from residents. Pictures are an easy way to help support the look of the newsletter as well as bring smiles to your fellow residents. Digital photo-graphs with high-quality capability are the way to go here - the more pixels the better! Simply send an attachment of the pictures in an email to [email protected]. If your file is large reach out and we can share photos via Dropbox.

Neighborhood News – This section fea-tures any activity going on in the neighbor-hood or surrounding area such as parades, block parties, barbecues, neighborhood clean-ups, school picnics, fundraisers, pool parties, or golf events. We want to let you know what is going on and what has hap-pened with these social events!

Business Beat – This is a popular section where we highlight you as a business owner. Yes, you must be a resident of the neighborhood. It is an opportunity to let your neighborhood know the specifics of what you do, and services you can offer, as well as a background of who you are and where you are from.

Kids to Kids – Make your kid the rock star of the neighborhood as we profile a junior member of the community each month.

Family Spotlight – This is where we get to spotlight one of the neighborhood families

each month. Have you always wished you knew your neighbors better? Well, here is a great way to get to know them. Each fam-ily is able to tell us whatever they would like, but some popular questions to answer include: How long have you lived in the neighborhood? Where is your hometown? What’s your education? What are your hob-bies and interests? What is your career?

Precious Pets – Here is an award winner! If you have a pet and want them to be famous, just get them in the Precious Pets section. Pets are our pride and joy so let us know who they, and you, are! Past famous animals have been turtles, rabbits, birds, horses, dogs, cats, a pig, and much more, so have fun with this one.

Resident Recipe – This is where you can let some of your cooking secrets out to the public! All that is required are the ingredi-ents and preparation advice, but a photo is always nice too! This really spices up things a bit from the ordinary mac ‘n cheese.

Yard of the Month – If you have an out-standing yard or garden or know a neigh-bor who does, we want to know about it.

All you have to do is snap a picture and email it to us. Please include names and the address so we can give you the proper credit for all your hard work.

Athlete Spotlight – Whether you are 4 or 40, a ballerina or a football player, this section is for you! Sports are a big part of most people’s lives and we would like to highlight some great athletes from the neighborhood.

New Arrivals – This is a new section designed to welcome new babies into the neighborhood as well as congratulate those proud parents. Please include basic birth information as well as those baby photos!!

Kids’ Corner – Send in your child’s poem or artwork! Our goal is to help your neighborhood have the best newsletter possible. We always keep your needs in mind, so if you know of anyone, or if you want to fill one of these articles yourself just make sure you let us know.

Living Spaces – If you have decorated a room in your house and would like to show-case it with the neighbors, please let us know!

Recognize Your Kids – Parents, do you want another way to recognize or congrat-ulate your kids about any sport, academic, or other activity achievement? Use your newsletter. This should include pictures along with what they achieved. Examples include: Black Belt, honor roll, straight A’s, scholarships, state champs, volunteer work, graduation, music, theatre, or just wish them Happy Birthday.

Travel Tales – If you or anyone you know has gone on a vacation and would like to share their experience, then this is the place to be. This gives your friends and neighbors the chance to feel your experi-ence and see if it would be a good fit for their own vacation! Pictures can be includ-ed as well.

Volunteer Spotlight – We want to recog-nize the hardworking volunteers of the neighborhood. This is a chance to let others know about your passion for an organiza-tion. Giving back to the community is a big deal and we want to recognize you for it!

NeighborhoodNews

YOU’RE INVITED TO COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGOctober 14th6:00pm-7:30pmLauren Ashton Cellers, WoodinvilleEmail [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Please join Above the Lake at Lauren Ashton Cellers in Woodinville on October 14th for complimentary wine and appetizers. Since 2009, Lauren Ashton Cellars creates exceptional, food-friendly fine wines meticulously handcrafted in a purist French style. The artisanal wines are presented in three distinct tiers: Red Blends, White Blends and Varietals. Join us to sample these fine wines and wonderful appetizers from this award winning local winery.

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Caden on the go

Name: Caden NelsonAge: 12 almost 13Grade: 7th School: Pacific Cascade Middle schoolSiblings: Brothers- Easton- 8, Connor-

3; Sisters - Twins due in November

What do you like best about your brother/sister? Easton is entertaining and Connor is always hyper and excited.

Sports: Skiing, archery

Something Unique About Me: I’m a good artist.

When I Grow Up I’m Going to Be: United States Air Force pilot

MY FAVORITES:Activities/Hobbies: Drone pilot, reading, rip stick, skiing, hiking, marksman, survivalist, match maker for my aunt, artAnimal: EagleColor: BlueFood: Filet mignonMovie: The Avengers, Hot FuzzMusic: “Wayward Son” by KansasPlace to Play: ChelanSports Teams: SeahawksSubject in School: MathTV Show: SupernaturalVacation: Bahamas

Name: Easton RittenhouseAge: 8Grade: 3School: Sunset ElementaryBrothers Or Sisters: (Brother) Caden- 12

What do you like best about your brother? He does fun things with me.

Sports I Play: Baseball, skiing, football

Something Unique About Me: I want to be a baseball player like my dad when I grow up. And I have 3 dogs that love me.

When I Grow Up I’m Going to Be: Baseball player

MY FAVORITESActivities/Hobbies: SportsAnimal: DogColor: Dark RedFood: Mexican

Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMusic: Dub StepPlace to Play: My friend Brian’s houseSports Teams: MarinersSubject in School: PETV Show: Teen TitansVacation: Atlanta

NeighborhoodNews

kids2kids

Meet Brothers Caden Nelson & Easton Rittenhouse!

Caden and Easton

Meet Oliver

Would you like your child or children to be in an upcoming issue? We’d love to feature them in our monthly kids2kids section! Please email [email protected] and make your kids feel like little rock stars.

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FamilyspotlightCOMMUNITY AND COMMITMENT – MEET THE MULL’SPhotos by: Gina Mazzaferro Photography

“You help people. That’s what you do,” said Jody Mull as we talked about the importance of community. Jody and her hus-band, Cliff, are long-time residents of Lakemont and are active in community activities, most notably those items impacting education. The Mulls are the parents of three daughters ranging in age from 22 to 16. And considering the key activities of their children, Jody and Cliff Mull are clearly wonderful role models for the notion of local and global community.

Jody’s focus on education began when her daughters started school. The Mull daughters attended The Children’s Garden School in Issaquah—a preschool founded by Bonnie V. Steussy and David Edfeldt. The founders created a culture that brought families together in a spirit of community. The ties that were formed during this time fostered deep connections among the parents that ultimately emerged into a spirit of volunteerism. Shared purpose emerged from a group of dedicated parents who worked together because it was the right thing to do….and because it was fun and celebrated community. This spirit embraced at The Garden carried Jody and others in fundraising and helping others as a way to support things that mattered. The Children’s Garden has impacted many volunteer groups in the Issaquah community, including the Issaquah Schools Foun-dation (ISF), which is a non-profit group that supports students and programs throughout the Issaquah School District.

As Jody’s daughters transitioned into elementary school, Jody became very involved in the ISF, including serving as Board President twice. Jody’s skills and experiences from the Chil-dren’s Garden School gained ground while her children pro-gressed from elementary school up through high school. The Board of Trustees, made up of parents and community mem-bers, along with a supportive Issaquah community and support-ive school district, created programs that generated $1.4M last year to benefit the students of the Issaquah School District- a remarkable achievement for a local community. Jody’s passion for education has increased to the point that she now advocates in Olympia for educational issues. In her words, “Funding spent on education today won’t be spent on prisons later.” Jody attended Western Washington University and met her hus-band Cliff there. Like his daughters, Cliff attended Issaquah High School where he also played soccer. And he also played soccer at

WWU which has helped him as he has coached his daughters over the years for the Newport Soccer Club. Cliff is a local property developer and has coached for the Newport Soccer Club.

The Mulls’ spirit of volunteerism has passed down to their children. Their eldest daughter, Madeline, spent a year at Whitworth University and then joined Youth with a Mission (YWAM), where she has done missionary work for the poor in Guinea Bissau, Senegal, South Korea, the island of Palau the Philippines and Rwanda. Lydia, the Mull’s middle daughter, has participated in Young Lives Camp, where she cared for the children of teenage mothers so they could get some time off to enjoy a camp experience. Lydia is also active athletically. She has been co-captain of the Issaquah High School swim team and also played soccer. Lydia will be starting University in the fall.

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NeighborhoodNews

Jody, Madeline, Cliff, Caroline, Lydia Mull

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Caroline, the youngest daughter, will be a junior at Issaquah High School. She plays soccer and basketball, and like her sisters, works at the Edgebrook Swim and Tennis Club. She and both her sisters have each spent a week in Tijuana, Mexico building houses for the poor.

As a family, the Mulls like to watch movies together, have bon-fires in their backyard, support high school sports, entertain par-ties and host fundraisers in their home.

Get to know your neighbors better by having your family featured in the next avail-able issue! Email us at [email protected].

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With school back in session and the Seahawks season underway, it’s the time of year when fans of both college and professional football teams start flying team flags, wearing jerseys to work on Fridays and, on game day, tailgating.

If you’re lucky enough to score game tickets, you can tailgate at the stadium with friends, family and probably a few new friends. If you’re not quite that lucky, you can still pretend at home and enjoy your friends and the lack of parking fees. Either way, it counts: your team’s victory depends on your ability to tailgate like a pro, right?

Here are some tips on how to tailgate like you mean it, whether you’re at the stadium or at home, and a few on how to tailgate without busting your bank account.

Don’t make it a competition. No matter what you do, no mat-ter how big you go, someone else’s game-day party will be big-ger and more elaborate than yours. Got a life-size ice sculpture of Russell Wilson? Someone else will have the entire Legion of Boom carved out of butter. Just relax and focus on enjoying your time with friends and family.

Be a good neighbor. If you’re parked at the stadium, make sure the tailgaters around you have room to park and party. If you’re at home, remember that everyone around you might not be as big a fan as your group. Celebrate, but remember that you have to live there after your friends are gone, and keep the volume under 11.

Provide water. A lot of water. Tailgating and beer seem synony-mous, but not everyone will partake, and some people are picky about their pop alternatives. Whether your guests are imbibing or not, having a lot of water on hand is a wise idea.

Let your guests contribute to the spirit. Everyone has their favorite game-day food. Encourage your guests to bring theirs, so you don’t have to buy/make everything.

Be prepared for weather. If you tailgate at the stadium without a canopy and the Seattle skies decide to live up to their reputation, your party could get cut very short. If you’re at home, don’t invite so many people that it’s a crowd inside if it’s raining outside.

Don’t forget the kids. The adults will be socializing and look-ing forward to the game. The kids might be bored. Have games or activities available for those who might not be quite as invested in the game.

And whether you’re hosting your own party or bringing munchies to someone else’s, here’s a hearty and easy recipe to fuel the fans.

It’s Tailgating Season!

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili for 12 PeopleINGREDIENTS• 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil• 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup• 1 can chopped tomatoes with green chiles• 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained• 1-1/2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained• 3/4 medium onion, chopped• 3 tablespoons chili powder• 2-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder• 2-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin• 1-1/2 pinches ground black pepper• 1-1/2 pinches ground allspice• salt to taste

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Financial FitnessMEET JASON TOTEDO – AMERIPRISE WEALTH MANAGER

Jason Totedo always wanted to be in the finance industry. He graduated with an economics degree, beginning a series of career progressions that eventually brought him to the Washington and to join AGP Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. When Jason was 24 he moved to New York City and worked as a trader at the Philadelphia Stock exchange. He shifted to New York and spent 6 years working on fixed income (bond) sales and trading. Jason had a chance to visit a friend in California and liked the sunshine. In the age of the internet, it’s just as possible to be off of Wall St. and still be deeply tied into information and communications. So, with sunshine in mind, Jason moved to California and joined Wilshire Associates—they are the lead consultant for Calpers the second largest public pension fund in the United States. Through Wilshire Associates his exper-tise moved into portfolio construction and risk management. All the pieces of the financial services puzzle were coming together: experience in stocks, bonds, and risk management.

What rounded out Jason’s background out was the CFA des-ignation. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is the highest designation applicable in the financial services industry. There are only about 120,000 analysts that have a CFA designation in the world—it is viewed with a great deal of prestige to receive it and Jason received his designation in 2001. The CFA takes a minimum of 3 years to get and exams must be passed in multiple areas of investment management and research, including Accounting, Stocks, Bonds, Derivatives, and a heavy emphasis on ethics and the duty to the client.

AGP Wealth Advisors is a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial. According to Jason, what sets AGP Wealth advisors apart is their development of “Specialty teams” in defined areas to offer deeper understanding of specific capabilities. For example, AGP has the following specialty teams: insurance, finan-cial planning and small business focused retirement planning. This allows these teams to augment the expert work of advisors who are looking to take care of a client’s broad range of needs. AGP provides a breadth and depth of solutions to cover a wider array of client needs. This helps avoid a limited assortment of products.

A deep part of Jason’s expertise comes from having been through the highs and lows of the market. According to Jason, “I was fortunate enough to be a teenager when my grandfather

was still alive. He lived through the depression – he understood the value of a dollar and what that means through the genera-tions.” Now having lived through a number of financial cycles and difficult economic times, I have seen the impact of poor financial choices.

Jason believes and AGP Wealth Advisors believe that listening is the most important part of their job. “We need to under-stand our client’s goals, risk comfort and the resources they have available to them. We dig deep as we establish a relationship, because we know the solutions we craft together will have far reaching positive consequences.”

Jason enjoys living in the Pacific Northwest with Kate, and their 2 ½-year-old daughter, Amelia, and their two Labs, Sydney and Cooper.

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EASTSIDE PEDIATRIC DENTAL GROUP

In September, Eastside Pediatric Dental Group celebrated their 20th anniversary of service to our local community and those surrounding. They are a pediatric dental

clinic specializing in care for children ages 1 through 18 only.

DDS Managing Partner, Dr. John Liu started EPDG in 1994, on Front Street in downtown Issaquah. At the time he worked out of a small house next to Mills Music, with only two and a half chairs. The third chair became a half because it was squeezed against a window with no room for an assistant to help him.

Then in 1996, Dr. SallySue Lombardi (DDS, MSD) joined the practice and worked once a week in the small house with Dr. Liu until they moved into their next building. In 1997, they moved to the office park they are currently in which has seven chairs. Dr. Liu & Dr. Lombardi are both examiners for the pediatric board of dentistry.Two years later, Dr. Donna Quinby (DMD, MSD) joined the practice and then in 2005, helped expand the practice to the building behind them which is their current location. They have twelve dental chairs here.

All three of their dentists are board certified and Dr. Liu holds the title of commissioner for the Dental Quality Assurance Commission for Washington State as well as being an active member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Liu originally got involved with the commission per request of his wife. After years of being actively involved in the American Academy of Pediatrics which caused him to be on the road too frequently and away from his young family, his wife asked to step down as President of the organization. But she knew his restless spirit too well and soon realized he needed to be back in dental community, outside of his immediate work.

“I’ve always been concerned about the quality of dental care and concerned about the dental profession not doing enough,” Liu explains. “For example the Washington State Dental Association has really no way of discipline its’ members for inappropriate treatment of patients and that sort of thing. That’s when I turned to looking at the Dental Assur-ance Commission which does have the authority to deal with dentists that treat patients inappropriately.”

This deep concern and care for his patients is shown throughout his work. Dr. Liu and his staff make sure his clients understand their commitment to helping them raise their children cavity free. Yet, unlike most dental offices, they will never do a filling unless it’s absolutely necessary.

“Sometimes a stain is just the stain and once we cut into a tooth that tooth it will never be the same,” Liu explains. “If we can preserve the tooth in its natural con-dition, that’s ideal, and we children and families to come in on a regular basis.”

They encourage parents to bring their child in for their first visit at the age of one. This first visit will help introduce your child to dental care in a gentle and personalized way while gathering your child’s medical history and dental development and they can do it in the comfort of Mommy or Daddy’s lap.

They also provide services for special needs children. For devel-opmentally disabled patients, they will find a dentist for them when they turn 18 and in some cases will continue to treat them into adulthood so they have continual dental care. They offer IV sedation so they can provide for the entire spectrum of children; even with medical or behavioral issues, they’ll be able to take care of them. All of the doctors also have staff privileges at Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic which is a part of Children’s Hospital in Seattle.

Dr. Liu recalls a sweet story about a 30-something adult patient of his with special needs. His parents, who were in their 70s and getting ready to retire, brought him in to get him checked out. He was a tall, stalky boy who wore a helmet due to a condition where he would knock his head against the wall repeatedly.

Dr. Liu bent over backwards and made any arrangements neces-sary to help treat this boy. The boy ended up needing to go to the outpatient surgery center and one of the nurses came into the room where they were preparing to do the work on him.

“She asked, ‘what did you do to his mother?’” Liu explains. “The nurse then explained the mother said she was going to adopt him (Dr. Liu) and take him home with her. It made it all worthwhile to go through all the extra steps because she was so appreciative.”

The EPDG also participates in a lot of different charity work throughout the year, both locally and within the medical communi-ty. Some organizations include: Remote Area Medical, the annual participation in the United States Coast Guard Holiday Stockings for Homeless Children as well as school auctions, local health and community fairs and children’s organizations across the region.

For more information visit their off ice in Issaquah on 185 NE Gilman Blvd or their website at eastsidepediatricdentalgroup.com. You can contact them via phone (425) 392-4048 or e-mail at [email protected].

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Despite all of the changes going on in downtown Red-mond, one building has remained since 1903, housing

several businesses throughout Redmond’s history, including the fraternal lodge for the Independent Order of Odd Fellow, a performance and dance hall, Redmond’s first movie theater, and an antiques store. In June of 2011, Tim Short purchased the building and, after doing a quick remodel, opened Redmond‘s Bar & Grill. Tim grew up in Issaquah, but moved to Arizona and worked in restaurants to pay his way through flight school. He co-owned his first bar and grill in Scottsdale, Arizona, leav-ing to fly for a commercial airline about five years later. When the airline faltered, the opportunity came up to purchase the building in Redmond, so he took it over in June of 2011 and opened in September of that year. His goal? To create an upscale bar and grill that was approachable, so that guests could bring their friends and kids and not have to dress up. The result is just that, with kids welcome until 11:00 pm, and happy hour apply-ing to the entire restaurant rather than just the bar. Guests can enjoy live entertainment a couple times a month, and play pool or shuffleboard in the back. And while Tim says there is a ghost living upstairs, he assures me it’s a friendly spirit!

Catering Manager Lara Dattilo says, “We do full-service catering, including everything from drop off box lunches…to Christmas parties…to 300 person events…and more. Whatever you think of, we will do for you!” She recently hosted 11 of us here for a fantastic meal, and did an excellent job explaining the dishes and visiting with our guests. Chef Chris Nelson, a vet-eran in the industry, also came out to say hello. He got his start baking cookies in his family’s kitchen when he was eight years old, because he promised his mom he would clean up afterward.

He then applied to Jake‘s on the beach in Del Mar, California, where he quickly progressed from dishwasher to prep cook. After moving here, he worked at the Beach Café at Carillon Point (where he met his wife) and then Hector’s, before com-ing to Redmond’s Bar & Grill three years ago. The menu here includes everything from sushi to fish tacos to steak salad to burgers. Everything is made fresh daily in their kitchen, and breakfast is served from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm on weekends. Glu-ten- and dairy-free items are available as well. Our guests were raving, as is evident in their comments.

Doug Liddiard said, “Excellent service…great variety…and great presentation! My favorites were the goat-cheese stuffed jalapenos wrapped in bacon, the steak filet, the salmon, and the burger with pretzel bun. Consider us regulars now!” Karen Higman and Michael Clifford said, “The atmosphere is casual, however the menu is very sophisticated and complex without being stuffy. EVERYTHING was superb! The fish tacos were the best I’ve had in the Puget Sound, and the sauce was amaz-ing! We will be regulars for both lunch and dinner from now on!” Nate and Katie Sherman said, “We loved the variety of appetizers that were offered. The Seared Ahi was light and fresh, and the bacon-wrapped jalapenos were amazing! The desserts were also incredible, especially the Tiramisu cheesecake!” And finally, Erika Borden summed things up by saying, “I would rec-ommend this restaurant to people based on the excellent, super friendly service and the great food!” Redmond’s Bar & Grill, 7979 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA 98052, (425) 558-9800. www.redmondsgrill.com.

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Experienced gardeners know that if you clean up in October, the spring garden looks a lot better and is less work. And we often get a very cold snap in November, making October the last month to get mulch down and protect tender plants.

It is time to finally get rid of all weeds. (Haha! Pardon me, but eventually you can go a bit mad over the weeds!) Remember to not compost anything that has seeds on it or else you will spread weeds along with your compost. Be sure to remove the roots of perennial weeds, such as blackberries, or they will come back gangbusters in the spring. Cut back plants that are totally fin-ished unless they might look nice in the winter or possibly feed the birds (I am thinking of coneflowers, ornamental grasses, etc.), and pull out annuals that have finished their life cycle. Don't cut back plants that are not truly finished, because they will try to grow more. These plants can be cut back in the spring.

Hopefully by now you have decided what you really liked about this year's garden, and you are thinking about what to do to liv-en up areas that were kind of lackluster. A few lovely variegated plants can add interest to areas that were kind of flat green, and now is also the time to think about what to plant for fragrance for next year. Fragrance is another dimension in the garden and well worth working for! There are often fall plant sales and it is still worthwhile buying hardy shrubs, trees, and perennials and planting them. Planting bulbs is an essential fall activity that pays big dividends in the spring and summer. If bulbs disappear on you, try hyacinths- they last a long time and smell wonderful. Lilies are another bulb that tends to last a long time for me, and I really love the fragrance some kinds have!

If your mulch layer looks thin, now is the time to reinforce it. It will help keep the weeds down over winter and next spring and will protect your plants from sudden cold snaps, as well as help in keeping things moist next summer thus reducing your water bill. Pile a thick layer of mulch around tender plants such as dahlias and fuchsias. Once they have frozen back, sometime this month or next, you should push at least three inches of mulch over their crowns to help preserve them over winter.

Roses should not be pruned any more, and it is a good idea to allow them to set some seeds - so don't deadhead them any more either. This allows them to recognize that it is fall and they should get ready to go dormant. Also, no more rose food. Let them relax and get ready for winter. If they have a lot of black spot, collect the leaves and put them into the garbage to reduce next year's diseases. Do not compost rose leaves with blackspot because the leaves are carrying the fungus pathogen and this may survive the composting and get spread around with the compost, thus infecting more plants.

October is a great time to divide plants and plant hardy trees and shrubs. Doing so in fall, when we usually have good rainfall in the winter, will help newly planted plants get established by next summer (although you will probably have to water the next season and at least two more for trees). Be sure to add some amendments to the planting hole for new transplants. I like organic fertilizers because they feed over a long period. The only problem with them is that dogs often find them very attractive. I sometimes cover new transplants with empty seedling flats, or loose branches, or whatever to discourage my dogs from digging them up. This cover will also protect the new transplants from sunburn while they have less roots. Organic fertilizers smell a lot less enticing after about a week and a bit of rain or if you water them in well.

Even if it is scheduled to rain, be sure to water any new trans-plants right after you plant them. If you do not do this, they may not survive. We often overestimate the amount of water that penetrates the soil from a single rain so an initial good soaking is important.

The lawn should be fertilized in late October with an organic grass fertilizer. This will help your grass make great roots and look much better next spring. Organic fertilizers will actually make your grass healthier and more drought-tolerant for next year because they encourage the growth of good roots.

So many chores in the month of October! But don't forget to enjoy the beautiful fall color and the many plants that bloom in the fall. And if you compost, do collect as many of the fallen leaves as you can and put them into the compost or use them as mulch. They contain many rare, trace elements that are washed out by our copious winter rains. And shhh! Trace elements are one of the secret ingredients in the experienced gardener's sur-prising success!

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Thriving Cities and Clashing Cultures: The Beauty of the NorthThe northern region of India is an assorted mix of cultures, tra-ditions, languages and arts. The vulnerability of this area to out-side invaders throughout history has been both a blessing and a curse, bringing with the turmoil unique external influences and inspirations. The capital city of New Delhi, with its mix of four major religions, 7 reigns of power and 2500 years of history, is a prime example of coexisting realities. Wind your way through Old Delhi and be surrounded by remnants of the Mughal Empire, including the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid, and Humayun’s Tomb, a 16th century landmark of breathtak-ing Mughal architecture that would later be echoed in the Taj Mahal. New Delhi is almost a different world with its imperial architecture and broad stately boulevards. Colonial influence is abundant since the British declared Delhi the capital during their rule. The Taj Mahal is also in the north, about 200 kilo-meters from Delhi. This is the most iconic demonstration of Mughal construction and should not be missed.

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A Light into the Heartland: Travel India’s SouthTravel to the more culturally homogenous south of India and witness thousands of years of the caste system still in practice despite the more modern structure of India’s government. With its alluring tales of trade and independence, Goa is one of the most popular destinations along the Indian coastline. Among Goa’s ancient ruins stands the Vittala Temple, a monumental tribute to the capital city of the primeval Vijayangara Empire. Most notable are the temple’s musical pillars that represent different musical instruments. Goa’s intricate architecture and independent culture are also products of 450 years of Portu-guese colonial rule. In the south, the traveler will also encounter a plethora of biodiversity and protected wilderness areas. The Western Ghats Range is classified as one of the world’s bio-diversity hotspots where Silent Valley National Park protects India’s last tract of virgin tropical evergreen forest.

When to Travel to IndiaDespite the gargantuan size of this subcontinent, there are dis-tinct seasons during which travel anywhere in the country can be extraordinarily uncomfortable and stressful. From April to Octo-ber, temperatures soar above 90F (45C) and humidity escalates to unbearable levels. October also marks the end of the monsoon season during which the southern and coastal regions are plagued with torrential downpour. The rest of the year is very pleasant and mild with consistently warm weather in the south and rather chilly evenings in the north between December and February.

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Friday, Oct. 3 & 4 CANDLELIGHT TOURWhere: Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumWhen: Fri. 7pm; Sat. 6:30pmCampfires and candlelight provide illumination for this magical evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Visitors can eavesdrop as more than a hundred re-enactors bring to life the laborers, servants, gentlemen and ladies of the Hudson’s Bay Company. The people from the past won’t be aware of their 21st century visitors.For more information: www.metroparkstacoma.org

Friday, Oct. 3-5 IITTALA BIRD LOVERS' WEEKEND Where: Museum of GlassWhen: 10am & 1pmBirds by Toikka glass bird-making demonstrations by Iittala artists Arto Lahtinen and Kirsi Anttila in the Hot Shop.For more information: www.museumofglass.org

Saturday, Oct. 4 FALL NATIVE PLANT SALEWhere: Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. TylerWhen: 9am-4pmLandscape your yard with plants that are native to our area. Plant-ing natives ensures the conservation of our precious water resourc-es and provides habitat for local birds, mammals and insects. For more information: TacomaNatureCenter.org

Saturday, Oct. 11 GREEN TACOMA DAYWhere: Franklin Park When: 10am-1pmCelebrate National Public Lands Day with us by helping protect and restore your favorite park, gulch or shoreline. Work at your favorite or check out one you have never explored before! For more information: www.metroparkstacoma.org

Tuesday, Oct. 14-31 CONSERVATORY PUMPKIN PATCHWhere: W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 S. G St., in Wright ParkWhen: 10am-4:30pmFanciful exhibition mums and a plethora of pumpkins provide a unique indoor opportunity for pictures around Halloween. For more information: SeymourConservatory.org

Saturday, Oct. 18 BLACK CAT FUN RUNWhere: Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA When: 6:30pmGrab your family and friends to run/walk a glowing Point Defiance Five Mile Drive in the dark. Wear your flashiest costume and bling while you enjoy glow sticks, zoo lights characters, strobe lights, and more along the lighted roadway. For more information: (253) 305-1022

Saturday, Oct. 18 & 19 ZOO BOOWhere: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA Put on your best costume and join us for a fun, fall-themed week-end at the Zoo. Come watch our animals enjoy special pumpkin enrichments and see how creative our keepers are at designing their jack-o-lanterns! The popular annual event features indoor and outdoor activities, as well as treats, photos and much more.For more information: pdza.org

Friday, Oct. 24 & 25 HOOT ‘N’ HOWLWhere: Northwest Trek Wildlife ParkWhen: 6pm-10pmDon your best costume and bring your brood to Northwest Trek for the spookiest event of the year. Navigate through the park to search for animals in the dark on a special nighttime tram tour. Revelers young and young-at-heart can play games, win prizes, and eat treats during this wild weekend!For more information: www.nwtrek.org

Friday, Oct. 24 & 25 BONFIRES, BEAVER PELTS, AND BOGEYMENWhere: Fort Nisqually Living History MuseumWhen: 7pm-9pmCelebrate Halloween in the style of past centuries at Fort Nisqually Liv-ing History Museum. Follow a trail of glowing jack o’ lanterns to a blaz-ing bonfire where storytellers from 1855 will send shivers down your spine as their ghost stories bring forth the spirits of the fur trade. For more information: www.fortnisquallyfoundation.org

Saturday, Nov. 1 ARTS OF THE FUR TRADEWhere: Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA When: 11am-4pmExperience the arts as an important part of daily life in the mid-1800s at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Interact with the dozens of re-enactors and the Fort’s artisans as they showcase 19th century skills such as spinning, weaving, beading, blacksmith-ing, woodworking, open-fire cooking, and musical entertainment. For more information: www.metroparkstacoma.org

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