Summer - Snoqualmie Ridge ROA

Summer
2015
Our Outdoor
Spaces
Yard of the Month
page 7
Artificial Turf:
Just the Facts
page 13
Trees, Drought and the
Long Hot Summer
page 14
Container Gardening
page 15
News You Can Use
City of Snoqualmie
News
Let Us Introduce You
Events Recap
The Value of Collaboration
page 6
page 8
Upcoming Events
page 10
Wags & Wine
page 11
page 2
Meet the Candidates
page 4
Resident Spotlight
page 12
Director’s Letter
SNOQUALMIE RIDGE
RESIDENTIAL OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
7713 Center Blvd. SE, Suite 100
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
phone: (425) 396-5430
e-mail: info@ridgeroa.com
fax: (425) 396-5432
www.RidgeROA.com
STAFF
Amy Atchison
Director
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Kayte Beatie
Community Manager
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Jules Binder
Communications Manager
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Office Manager
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Accounting Manager
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Outreach Manager
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The Value of
Collaboration
I’ve said it multiple times,
(and I hope you have
heard me Y), there
are MANY things I’ve
come to appreciate
during my tenure at the
Association. At the top
of the list is the value of
collaboration. I’m writing
this after just working at
my ninth ROA hosted
4th of July Community
Celebration. My post-4th reflection has been
centered on the deep gratitude I feel for the many
community organizations that partner with us on this huge event
– which would not happen without their generous support.
Collaboration is important in all aspects of our life. Humans
have a “pack mentality” and we depend on those around
us – in our personal life, at work, in our neighborhoods and
across the country – while navigating our life journey. The
Association is no different. We look to key community partners
for support, feedback, information, and even on occasion a
little “TLC”. Following is a salute to our key collaborators in
recognition of their value to the Association.
Snoqualmie Police and Fire Departments
The focus of these organizations is on public safety, and so
our staff of six looks to them for direction when residents have
safety concerns. The Ridge is fortunate to have strong, communitycentered leadership with Chief McCulley at the Police department
and Chief Correira at the Fire department. We often share resident
input between us to ensure that complaints and concerns are
handled appropriately and consistently. While the ROA cares
deeply about the safety of the Snoqualmie Ridge residents, we
are not the correct office to guarantee your safety. When public
safety is involved, we always suggest you contact the police/fire
departments directly. We will also pass concerns on ourselves if
we are receiving a lot of calls on an issue, or we feel the matter
warrants extra attention. Outside of direct communication about
specific issues, our offices calendar regular meetings to make sure
communication channels stay open and we are all aware of any
pressing concerns within the community.
TPC (Tournament Players Club)
The TPC or just “Club” to many, has been a strong and consistent
partner with the ROA through the years. They have opened
their doors to host neighborhood socials, pool parties and golf
tournaments, donated prizes for events, and worked hard to
be accessible to the Association membership. This is a premier
golf club, with world class greens, amazing dining facilities, and
a beautiful pool area, but they are also our neighbors. TPC
management has a solid perspective on their role
in the community and actively looks for ways to
collaborate with the Association to demonstrate
their genuine care for Snoqualmie residents. We are
always grateful and appreciative for the opportunity
to partner with them.
City of Snoqualmie
We are deeply entwined with the City as upwards
of 85% of the Snoqualmie population resides on
the Ridge, making the Association an important
avenue for City personnel to connect with their
constituency. The City and Association actively
discuss how development of the community
impacts us both, as well as how to best serve
the residents of Snoqualmie Ridge. As a result of
these conversations we have partnered on large
landscape improvements in the neighborhood,
and developed common strategies for natural
resource conservation. We share responsibility
for a myriad of matters within the Ridge, from
drainage and asphalt maintenance to Design
Guideline interpretation and event marketing.
The City owns and maintains 90% of the parks in
our community, and the Association maintains a
large percentage of the City-owned public right
of way streetscapes. Regular meetings between
City management and the Association staff
tackle broad issues to specific concerns, are loud,
productive and always fun. The City and Association
staff value the way we work together, and are ever
mindful about tending our relationship to ensure our
collaboration remains positive and beneficial to the
citizens of Snoqualmie.
Local Businesses and Organizations
The 4th of July celebration, where 100’s of volunteers
from many organizations join our small staff of six to
serve the Snoqualmie community, and generous
sponsors allow us to host the “party of our dreams”,
reflects the importance of our collaboration with
local merchants and organizations. (Please see a list
of our 4th of July sponsors on page 9). Whether
they provide a small favor, a generous donation,
a room to host a meeting, or just come alongside
us with a few bodies to help at a function, we
are grateful for their support and continually seek
ways to return the favor. Local businesses and
organizations strongly contribute to the vibrancy of
our community: this is not lost on our office and we
appreciate opportunities to support them.
Association Members
All of you, the Association members, are our most
important and vital collaborator. YOU definitely
keep us busy, sometimes confuse us, often make us
smile, occasionally make us feel a bit anxious, but
always leave us grateful that we have a community
to serve! YOU are the volunteers that organizations
rally to help us at events; YOU are the bodies that
fill our neighborhood socials, committee meetings
and other functions with laughter and conversation;
YOU are the folks that volunteer for the Board, on
Committees, for the Garden Tour and attend the
annual meeting; YOU make modifications on your
home, ask questions, sell/buy properties and ASK
MORE questions that keep us busy, engaged and
informed. We can’t thank you enough for making
it so dang interesting to come to work each day!
The Association staff values you and is committed to
positive collaborations with YOU.
I’ll leave you with this quote from funny, but insightful
Amy Poehler:
“As you navigate through the rest of your life, be
open to collaboration. Other people and other
people’s ideas are often better than your own.
Find a group of people who challenge and
inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it
will change your life.”
Our collaborations with community partners are all
different but equally important. Relationships are
hard work but you get what you give and so we
are committed to always seeking ways to improve
our partnerships. Our key collaborators are smart,
helpful, kind and do teach us a lot. For that we are
grateful!
Enjoy the end of your summer and please make time
to connect in your community. With that in mind, I
hope to see you at the annual community picnic on
September 12th!
Credit/Debit Card Transaction
Fees begin October 1st
Since introducing the credit/debit card payment
option last Spring, the ROA has absorbed all
service fees associated with credit and debit
card transactions. Beginning October 1,
2015, the ROA will charge a service
fee of 3.5% for all credit and debit
card transactions in order to
partially recover our processing
costs. Please make note of this
change.
www.RidgeROA.com
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Meet The Candidates
Board Candidate Statement
Kamran Mostofi
Board Candidate Statement
Larry D. Fischer, Incumbent
I am a local on the Ridge now for
nearly a decade and I love it. I love
everything about this community
— from the view as we drive in coming down the
parkway to the plethora of children and their parents
outside playing until the late hours. My wife Jenna
and I have 3 kids, one more since the last time I ran
for office. My son, Karston is 4 and my two daughters,
Kensington and Kennedy, are 2 and 6 months.
I would like to thank the residents of
Snoqualmie Ridge for electing me to
serve as a Member of their Board for the
past two years and as Treasurer this year. I would
like your support to continue in this position. I will
use my acquired knowledge and experience of this
Association to maintain the high quality of life we all
expect from our community.
Every parent wants the best for their kids, as do I.
Getting involved to help build, preserve and protect
the community you love is my “why”. I have a degree
from the UW in Geographical Economics and I have
spent the last 11 years in real estate, from building
towers in Dubai to selling local real estate here in
Snoqualmie helping families find the home of their
dreams.
I truly “live” here. I find so much joy in our town. I
coached my niece’s soccer team here in Snoqualmie
for three years. I play soccer every week with our
community and my kids too. My wife and I go on
walks regularly into town to grab coffee and dine at
our favorite Mexican restaurant, thanks to Ana!
My entire family now has homes here, from my
parents to my brother and sister and their respective
families with 10 children between us all. Family
dinners are quite often and quite loud. This is home!
I saw a statistic a couple years ago that Snoqualmie
Ridge is the #1 township with kids per household in
the U.S. I love our town! I like to get involved, I like
to help. I care about the “what” as much as the
“why”. With the expansion of the Ridge and the
many new homes being built I want to be an ear for
our community first and a voice second.
My other community service activities include being
Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Snoqualmie Valley, a
member of the Snoqualmie Economic Development
Commission and working as a volunteer to restore
stained glass windows on railway cars for the
Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie.
My wife, Linda, and I have been visiting The Ridge
frequently since 2000 when our daughter and her
husband bought a new home here. We watched
the progress, growth and maturity of the area and
decided to relocate here to enjoy the quality of life
and to participate in our grandchildren’s activities.
We have lived in multi-phased HOA’s, as well as
a two-phase condominium complex for 13 years
before purchasing our home here in 2011. For most
of that period I was President or Vice President of the
HOA Board and Linda was in charge of landscape
maintenance and upgrades.
My background and experiences working for Pacific
Northwest Bell, AT&T and US West include leading
management and non-management work groups,
forecasting and developing company operating
budgets (totaling approximately $2B/year in today’s
dollars), and building new operating units to increase
productivity and reduce costs.
Our opportunity going forward is to continue to grow
our community both in numbers and the overall
family experience that we offer, while balancing the
economic and social challenges that come with
growth. I believe that I offer the experience, passion
and love for the neighborhood that is needed as a
board member.
This work experience and training has enabled me to
be an independent consultant for over 20 years. I am
a Certified Disaster Recovery Planner and a Fellow
of the Business Continuity Institute. Industries served
include communications, health care, aerospace,
military, financial and manufacturing. Thank you for
your consideration and I will be happy to provide
any additional details you may need.
Kamran Mostofi, kjmostofi@gmail.com
Larry Fischer, LFischerFBCI@comcast.net
VOTE for
the 2016-2017 Resident Seat (Class A) Board of Director
Voting open
August 5 – September 10
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7713 Center Blvd. SE, Suite 100
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Board Candidate Statement
Justin Rodino
Board Candidate Statement
Eileen Fisher
My name is Justin Rodino and I’d like to
introduce myself as a candidate for the
Residential Owners Association (ROA)
Board of Directors.
Hello - thank you for your
consideration of my application as a
Board member for the ROA.
First off let me express how exciting it is to live on the
Ridge and the pride I’d have serving on the Board.
Since moving to the area in 2011 after living overseas,
it’s amazing to see the growth, development, and
culture that has come to the place that many of
us get to call home. I’ve been blessed enough to
live in various countries around the world, including
Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and in the
Channel Islands, but nowhere has excited me more
than here in Snoqualmie.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in all kinds of
industries from Retail to Hospitality, as well as most
recently in the Technology industry. The various
roles I’ve performed as both an employee, as well
as my most recent role as a Director, have given
me a solid background not only to understand
the needs of people, but also has taught me how
to communicate on an individual level that each
person can understand and relate to. Additionally,
my current role requires me to manage many
different tasks and priorities, each competing for the
same resources, which I have consistently delivered
on time and within budget.
Lastly, my passion for Board service is to help the
people around me. As a volunteer firefighter, I
know exactly what it means to serve, I know what
challenges are, and most of all, I know this position
exists to serve the community and is not just another
bullet point on my resume.
I kindly ask for your support and consideration. If you
have any questions about myself, my background or
my family, please send me an e-mail. I’d be happy
to hear from you.
I am a seasoned marketing and business professional.
In addition to many of my professional experiences,
I worked for Microsoft for 16 years of progressively
more responsibility in my roles. I retired as a Director.
I have managed people and process in many forms.
My experience with HOA's is extensive. I ran the
Avonlea HOA and the Lakemont Meadows HOA
(condo neighborhood and high-end housing
development). I was the President for both of
these HOA's, forming both from "scratch" as the
neighborhood was handed off from the developer.
I have experience ranging from dealing with pet,
yard and compliance issues, as well as negotiating
(through an attorney) successfully to avoid a lawsuit
against a builder.
I am Founder and President for my own company,
Fisher Consultants, focused on Branding for
Technology Experts. I work out of my home and am
flexible with my hours. I'm anxious to help and hope
you will favorably consider my application. I would
love the opportunity to talk with you further about
the position.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Eileen Fisher, eileen.fisher2015@gmail.com
Welcome!
The ROA office is open
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Justin Rodino, justin@227volts.com
2015 ROA
Board of Directors
Mike Behn
Declarant Appointed
mike.behn@pultegroup.com
Dave Dorothy
Declarant Appointed
dave.dorothy@comcast.net
Larry Fischer
Resident Seat
lfischerfbci@comcast.net
Kevin Hahm
Declarant Appointed
kevin.hahm@pultegroup.com
Ruth Johnston
Resident Seat
ruthajohnston@comcast.net
General Inquiries:
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Committee Chairs
Landscape Committee
Jordan Cranwill
jordanwill@comcast.net
a Subject: Landscape
Pet Committee
Sher Bowman-Klug
sherklug@yahoo.com
a Subject: Pet
Budget Committee
David Heyting
info@ridgeroa.com
a Subject: Budget
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City of Snoqualmie News
Fall & Winter Events Preview
The following community events are hosted by the
City of Snoqualmie.
August 17-23
Boeing Classic at the TPC
Snoqualmie Ridge
August 20
Outdoor Concert at Ridge &
Center Amphitheatre
August 21-23
Gigantic Bike Festival at
Centennial Fields
August 27
“The LEGO Movie” (PG)
Snoqualmie Community Park
August 29-30
Battle of Snoqualmie Civil
War Reenactment at
Meadowbrook Farm
September 3
“Monsters University” movie (G)
Snoqualmie Community Park
September 12
CPR, AED, and First Aid
Training at Snoqualmie Fire
Department
September 12
Fall Recycling Event at
Centennial Fields
October 24, 25, 31 Halloween Train at Historic
Snoqualmie Depot
October 31
Treat Harvest in Downtown
Snoqualmie
November 7
CPR, AED, and First Aid Training
at Snoqualmie Fire Department
November 28 December 19
Santa Train at Northwest
Railway Museum
December 5
Snoqualmie Tree Lighting and
Holiday Festival in Historic
Snoqualmie
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Accepting Applications for
10th Annual Citizens Academy
The City of Snoqualmie invites you to attend “Citizens
Academy”, a free 7-week course designed to give
residents a first-hand look at how Snoqualmie’s
government works. Students will learn:
• What a Mayor-Council form of government is;
• Where city revenues come from;
• Where property taxes go;
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• Who is responsible for capital planning;
• How public safety programs are put into action;
• How citizens can be more involved in the
decisions that influence quality of life, and more.
The sessions are led by Snoqualmie city leaders
in an informal, interactive, and fun environment.
Most sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings,
beginning September 9. Some sessions will include
tours of city facilities. Space for this course is limited
so register now by contacting Jodi Warren at
jwarren@snoqualmie.wa.us or via phone at ................
(425) 888-1555, ext. 1118.
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Help Snoqualmie Save Water
Governor Jay Inslee has declared a statewide
drought emergency due to a widespread lack
of snowfall last winter which is directly impacting
Snoqualmie. The Snoqualmie River flow is down 60%,
while water consumption is much higher than this
time last year. To reduce potential hardships from
water shortages, conservation is critical. The City
of Snoqualmie is taking action by limiting water use
in parks, planting beds, and roadside bio-swales;
increasing production of reclaimed water; identifying
conservation opportunities with local businesses,
and working towards optimizing irrigation. Please
join us in supporting water conservation by following
these easy steps to save water:
• Install low-flow showerheads, faucets, and toilets;
• Turn off water while brushing teeth, washing
face, or shaving;
• Plant native and drought-tolerant landscaping.
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Additional tips are posted on the city website. For
more information, please contact the Parks & Public
Works Department at (425) 831-4919.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) Training
Plan ahead and register for the Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) training October
3-31. Learn how you can help your family and
neighbors in case of emergencies or disasters. CERT
training will cover topics such as:
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Disaster medical operations
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Incident Command System
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The course concludes with a disaster simulation and
drill. A schedule of session topics is available on
the City of Snoqualmie Emergency Management
website. To register, call (425) 888-1551 or e-mail
eoc@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.
Yard of the Month
May Winner
June Winner
July Winner
6223 Whitaker Lane SE
36911 SE Braeburn Street
9224 Nye Avenue SE
Thank you Northwest Landscape Services for generously providing each Yard of the Month
winner with a gift certificate to Squak Mt. Nursery. To nominate a Yard of the Month, e-mail
the address to: info@ridgeroa.com.
REMINDER:
The ROA assessment was changed to an annual obligation last year.
Your 2016 ROA Assessment will be due in full on January 1, 2016.
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• 2016 budget and assessment information will be sent to all
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• Once the budget is ratified by Association membership, specific
information on the assessment amount and payment options
will be provided. (early November 2015)
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available, it will be posted at www.ridgeroa.com.
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Events Recap
Annual YMCA
on the Ridge
Saturday, October 24 ~ 10am-1pm
Join the YMCA and local Snoqualmie Ridge
merchants for our Annual Trick or Treat on the
Ridge Halloween event. Begin your adventure
at the IGA, where you will pick up your passport
and treat bag, and trick or treat through the
Ridge.
Collect prizes and stamps along the way and
then finish your journey at the Y where you’ll
enjoy carnival games, bounce houses and a
special surprise!
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The ROA Thanks
Our Generous 2015
July 4th Partners
Premier Red, White &
Blue Level Sponsor
Church on
the Ridge
Red Level Sponsor
City of Snoqualmie
White Level Sponsors
Dr. Kirby Nelson
My Cakes
Ridge Supermarket
IGA
Snoqualmie Valley
Hospital
Waste Management
Blue Level Sponsors
Boeing Classic
Cascade View
Elementary School
Encompass
LifePointe
Community Church
New York Life
Bellevue Office
Pulte Homes
Snoqualmie Ridge
Storage
Snoqualmie Valley
YMCA
Summit Classical
Christian School
The Cascade Team
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ROA Event Policies
Upcoming Events
•ROA event dates are subject to change.
•If an event requires a participation fee, your
account will be billed at time of registration.
•ROA events requiring a participation fee are
only for residents in good financial standing
with the Association.
•Cancellations for a full refund of participation
fees will be accepted via e-mail up to 72 hours
prior to event. E-mail RSVP@ridgeroa.com,
subject: “Event Cancellation”
•In order to avoid late fees, event participation
fees must be paid in the year they occur.
Event details are available at www.RidgeROA.com
under the Social Events tab. For your convenience,
event registration fees can be paid with your credit
or debit card. (A 3.5% transaction fee will apply beginning October 1st)
Boeing Classic Ticket Distribution
Saturday, August 15
10:00am to 2:00pm
Monday – Thursday, August 17-20
10:00am to 12:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Snoqualmie Community Park
35016 SE Ridge Street
Residents only; each household will receive four (4)
complimentary Weekly General Admission Tickets.
Tickets are for personal use ONLY. *Tickets are NOT
available at the ROA office.
Annual Meeting & Community Picnic
Saturday, September 12
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Snoqualmie Community Park
35016 SE Ridge Street
Watch your mailbox for more details.
Fall Community Garage Sale
Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19
9:00am to 4:00pm
To participate, e-mail your street address to
info@ridgeroa.com and place a RED balloon in
your front yard on the day of the sale. Donation
trailers will be available at Community Park on:
•Saturday, September 19 ~ 11:00am to 7:00pm
•Sunday, September 20 ~ 9:00am to 5:00pm
Snoqualmie Valley Block Party
Saturday, September 19
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Snoqualmie Ridge ~ Center Boulevard
Don’t miss this FREE event filled with fun for the whole
family! Enjoy live music, bounce houses, outdoor
games, beer and wine gardens, and more! Like us
on Facebook at “Snoqualmie Valley Block Party”.
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Pumpkin Picnic
Saturday, October 3
11:00am to 3:00pm
Remlinger Farms Cottonwood Grove
Residents only; RSVP required by September 24 or
until event is full. $10 per person; children 12 months
& under enjoy free admission. Rain or shine event!
Monday Night Football Party
Seattle Seahawks v. Detroit Lions
Monday, October 5
5:00pm to 9:00pm
TPC Snoqualmie Ridge
HAWKS fans – come show your team spirit! RSVP
required by September 29 or until event is full. $15
per person; must be 21 and older to attend.
Fall Neighborhood Socials
Wednesday, October 7
Wednesday, November 11
7:00pm to 9:00pm
TPC Snoqualmie Ridge
October Social for neighbors in:
Abbey Road, Bandera, Braeburn, Crestview, Eagle
Lake, Eagle Nest, Edgeview, Ironwood, Koinonia
Ridge, Palisades and Woody Creek.
November Social for neighbors in:
Aster Creek, Cascade Ridge, Deer Park, Eagle
Pointe, Mt. Si Cottages and Ridgestone.
Invitations will be mailed in advance of the socials.
Night on a Dark Trail
Friday & Saturday, October 9 &10
6:30pm to 9:00pm
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital East Campus
$10 per person; proceeds benefit the Snoqualmie
Valley Food Bank. Volunteers are cheerfully
welcomed. We need actors, dancers, musicians,
artists, stage crew, scene writers, tech support,
concession sales and more! Contact us via
nightonadarktrail.weebly.com or call Mark Hennig
at (425) 466-6158.
2016 Budget Q&A
and Ratification Meeting
Thursday, October 29 (Time TBD)
SR ROA Office
Holiday Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Railroad Park & Gazebo
Pets on the Ridge
Wags & Wine
The Snoqualmie
Ridge Pet
Committee is hard
at work on behalf
of the pets and
pet owners of our
community. “To
further our goal
of connecting
Snoqualmie Ridge
pet lovers,” said
Pet Committee
Chair, Sher
Bowman-Klug, “we
have a fun-filled
event planned in
September that
includes our K9
companions and will help to benefit some of the
animals and children right here in Snoqualmie.”
The Pet Committee has planned its first “Wags &
Wine” event with hopes of making it an annual
occurrence. Enjoy a wonderful evening of exquisite
wines from our very own Snoqualmie Valley awardwinning winery Sigillo Cellars, delicious appetizers,
exciting raffle prize drawings and the opportunity to
meet some of our friendly neighbors. Guests may
Wags & Wine
Event
DATE: September 16, 2015
(Wednesday)
TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
COST: $25 per person
PLACE: Sigillo Cellars
8086 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie
Net proceeds
to benefit
Canine Connections
opt to bring along their four-legged family members.
(NOTE: Participants must be 21 years of age or older
and dogs must be leashed at all times.)
Ticket Sales
Tickets will go on sale beginning August 17th and
will be available for purchase online or at the ROA
Office. Net proceeds from this year’s fun-filled event
will benefit “Canine Connections” in Snoqualmie.
What is “Canine Connections”?
In February 2000, the Canine Connections Pet
Therapy Program began pairing Echo Glen juvenile
offenders with abandoned or unwanted dogs (some
that would otherwise be euthanized) with the goal
of healing and rehabilitating both child and animal.
This innovative program offers Echo Glen residents:
• The chance to build confidence and self-esteem;
• Skill development, including a strong work ethic,
conflict resolution, patience, time management,
and follow-through;
• The excitement of exploring career options that
involve working with animals;
• The responsibility of dog ownership;
• Skills to begin a lifetime.
The dogs bring
students together
for a common
goal. Within this
atmosphere of
teamwork, they learn
how to ensure their
dogs get the best
possible care and
training. Students also
learn how positive
reinforcement can
shape their dogs’
training. By learning to
manage their dogs’
behavior, they learn
the ultimate goal: to
manage their own.
Through this process, students gain a much-needed
chance to learn acceptance, and begin their
own journey to healing and well-being. The once
deemed unwanted dog, gets a second chance to
be cared for, loved, and adopted into a permanent
home.
For information about this and other upcoming
events, simply join the “Pets on the Ridge” private
Facebook group or contact the Pet Committee at
petsontheridge@gmail.com.
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2015 Summer 11
Resident Spotlight
Bill and Judi
Maxwell
Snoqualmie
Ridge
Residents
the Amazon River; Australia; New Zealand;
Russia; safaris in Africa; and this past May,
rafting 277 miles on the Colorado River
through the Grand Canyon.
They have enjoyed volunteering at the
Boeing Classic, serving on the Eagle
Nest Neighborhood Committee and
supporting the Snoqualmie Valley Pet
Food Bank. The Maxwells love living in
Snoqualmie – a great place to retire!
Bill and Judi Maxwell designed and built their new
home in the Eagle Nest neighborhood of the Ridge
eight years ago after raising their four daughters
— Colleen, Erin, Alison and Megan in the town of
Clyde Hill in Bellevue. They have two grandsons: Alex
22, Austin 20, and four granddaughters: Jenna 13,
Grace 10, Ava 7, and Mia 5.
Bill is a retired Vice-President of the former Washington
Natural Gas Company in Seattle and also ran his
own Remodel-Construction Company, “Creative
Home Solutions” for 12 years following retirement. He
graduated from the University of Washington in Civil
Engineering. Judi taught first grade before raising the
girls full–time, volunteering for many organizations
and taking post-graduate studies at the UW and
Bellevue College. When the girls were in high
school, Judi began skiing – eventually becoming a
professional ski instructor for Ski Masters Ski School for
23 years! This led to many fun ski trips to Europe in
Austria, Switzerland, Italy and France.
Both Bill and Judi have been active members
of The Mountaineers Club in Seattle for 40 years,
where Bill served as President and Judi was the
club representative on The Mountains to Sound
Greenway Board. They both taught mountaineering
classes and led climbing trips for many years.
Avid adventure travelers, Bill and Judi have
experienced incredible trips around the world:
climbing in Mexico; Patagonia; Mt. Olympus in
Greece, and Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. They
have summited the “Five Majors” in Washington:
Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. Adams, Mt. Olympus in
Olympic National Park, and Mt. Saint Helens. They
have also climbed Mt. Hood in Oregon and Mts.
Shasta, Lassen and Whitney in California.
Some of their favorite adventures include visiting
Antarctica; the Arctic; Egypt; boating 2,300 miles up
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Bill, Judi, and their four daughters.
From A To Z. We’ve Got It Covered.
Adventure Guides Birthday Parties Community
Day Camp Exercise Family Nights Giving Back
Healthy Living Initiatives Jr. Hang Time
Kids University Leadership Clubs Membership
Nutrition Open Gym Partnerships Quality Time
Relationships Scholarships Teen Trips
Unlimited Fun Volunteerism Weight Training
eXtreme Fitness Youth Sports Zipline
MORE THAN A GYM. WE’RE A CAUSE.
GIVE, JOIN, VOLUNTEER, AND DO SO MUCH MORE.
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35018 SE RIDGE ST SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065
Compliance Corner
Community Corner
Artificial Turf: Just the Facts
As mentioned in the last issue of the
ROA Newsletter, the use of artificial
turf within Snoqualmie Ridge was
being reviewed and considered by
the ROA Board of Directors, the New
Construction Committee and the City
of Snoqualmie.
After a great deal of research and
investigation, the Association and its
partners have reached the following
conclusions:
• Although the Snoqualmie Ridge
Residential Guidelines prohibit the
use of artificial turf in front yards,
residents interested in installing
artificial turf may apply for a
limited exception by submitting
a completed Modification
Application to the ROA;
• Only those Modification
Applications providing for strict
adherence to the ROA’s recently
established product specifications
and performance standards will be
considered for approval;
• Only those Modification
Applications providing for
strict adherence to the ROA’s
recently established installation
requirements will be considered for
approval;
• No artificial turf shall be installed
at a residential property within
Snoqualmie Ridge unless and until
the homeowner has received prior
approval from the ROA Community
Manager;
• If an exception to the prohibition
against artificial turf is granted to a
homeowner, that homeowner must
comply with specific maintenance
requirements as provided for by
the ROA.
Should you have any questions about
the use of artificial turf, please contact
the ROA Community Manager, Kayte
Beatie, at Kayte@ridgeroa.com.
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2015 Summer 13
Trees, Drought and the Long, Hot Summer
By Phil Bennett, Urban Forester
City of Snoqualmie Parks Department
We are in the middle of an unusual weather pattern
in the Pacific Northwest: this summer is looking to be
long, dry and hot! It is more typical for our region to
have spells of rain intermixed with the sunshine rather
than long, extended periods with no precipitation.
We also didn’t receive significant snowfall in the
Cascades this winter, so the snowmelt that feeds
watersheds through the summer is minimal. These
conditions affect agriculture, fisheries, native
ecosystems, and planted landscapes.
We can expect to see increased mortality of trees
in both natural areas and landscapes throughout
the Ridge (and Snoqualmie as a whole). Some
deciduous trees may go into an early fall response,
with leaves displaying their autumn color earlier
than usual, followed by early leaf shed. They may
well recover and send out new leaves next year, but
if you see a tree with brown leaves, it’s dead.
Interestingly, many of our native evergreens
(Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, Western
Hemlock and Western Red Cedar) will
not show the full impact of drought
stress until next year. These trees
often make it through the winter,
but are so compromised by the
previous year’s drought that
they do not have enough
energy to send new foliage
out in the spring, and die
in the process.
Mulching
can
really
help the trees in your
yard
survive
these
conditions. Apply 3-4
inches of woody mulch
(“arborist chips”) or
the chipped remains
of trees (better than
“Beauty Bark) around
the base of the tree in
a 3-4 foot circle. Mulch
retains moisture in the
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soil below and provides nutrients to the tree. Trees
can survive without constant irrigation, but an
occasional slow, deep watering can help. Better to
put a dripping hose at the base of the tree for an
hour or two, than a gushing hose for a few minutes
since most of the water from the gushing hose will
evaporate and never penetrate the soil.
If you do lose trees or shrubs due to drought, consider
re-planting with drought-resistant species (Pines are
an example). On the Ridge, our soils are shallow and
poor, so adding soil and ensuring proper drainage
will also help improve your tree’s chances.
Enjoy the summer, stay cool, and good luck with
your landscape!
Aphids on Linden (Tilia species).
P-patch Place
Container Gardens
By Pamela Wickard, Master Gardener
For a successful container garden, you need good
potting soil with ample nutrients and good drainage.
Certain materials will affect fertility and have an
impact on drainage. Start with a soil that is labeled
“potting soil”. If it has compost in it, even better! Then
you'll need some slow-release fertilizer.
Just about anything
can be used as
a container. The
most conventional
is the clay, terra
cotta or wooden
pot. But why not try
an old wagon, a
pair of boots or a
basket? Just make
sure that whatever
you choose has
holes for ample
drainage. Avoid
the suggestion
to put gravel in
the bottom of
your container to
increase drainage
as it doesn’t work …
in fact, it’s
counterproductive.
If using a large
container, think
about how you
will transport it.
For extra-large
containers, try filling
the bottom half
with empty gallon
milk jugs as they
are lightweight and
will save you from
having to fill the whole container with soil, making it
heavy and cumbersome to move.
Now the fun part – the plants! When you are choosing
plants for your container, make sure that they are
"like" plants. This means that all the plants in one
container should thrive in the same conditions. If you
combine plants with different needs (one prefers
direct sunlight while another prefers shade; one
plant requires daily watering while another needs
only occasional moisture), some plants will suffer. If
you’re not sure of a plant’s optimal conditions, ask for
guidance from your local nursery or garden center.
The three key elements in successful container
designing are simple to remember: (1) the thriller;
(2) the filler; and (3) the spiller. This design technique
utilizes three different types of plants to create wellrounded containers that look great every time.
Thrillers are plants with height that add drama and
a vertical element to the combination. They are
generally put either in the center or at the back
of the container. Next is the filler. Fillers tend to be
more rounded or mounded plants and make the
container look full. Finally, add the spiller. Spillers are
trailing plants that hang over the edge of the planter
and add a soft edge to your garden.
For greater visual interest, consider varying the leaf
texture, color and size of the plants you’re choosing.
For example, try this recipe for a container in the sun:
The Thriller
Cordyline australis
(Burgundy Spire)
The Filler
The Spiller
Euphorbia
(Ascot Rainbow
Spurge)
Creeping juniper
(Juniperus
horizontalis)
Each has a unique quality (color, texture), but all
have the same sun-loving conditions, increasing the
likelihood that they will all thrive together.
For additional resources, check out:
ÎÎ Container Gardening: 250 Design Ideas &
Step-By-Step Techniques
ÎÎ Small Space Container Gardens
ÎÎ The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible
ÎÎ Container Gardening for All Seasons
Happy gardening!
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2015 Summer 15
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