plateau living magazine june 2016

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When Maiara Araujo moved to Seattle from Brazil in 2005, life unfolded at a breakneck pace. She met a new friend who became her boyfriend, then became her business partner, and soon became her husband, all within a year. She set out to become an entrepreneur in the land of opportunity, estab-lishing a cleaning business on the shoulders of her mother’s success and expertise in the industry.

“I was born to be an entrepreneur,” said Araujo. “My mom started her cleaning company in Seattle in 2000, and working alongside her for two years inspired and educated me.”

Today, Suprema Cleaning is a full-service cleaning company, celebrating their eight years and looking to expand their clientele, especially in the Madi-son Park neighborhood where they already have a customer base. They are a team of dedicated, personable cleaning experts. One of those experts is Maiara’s husband, Tiago. Maiara and Tiago, both will turn 30 this year, and share a knack for making homes shine. “When I met

him, we discovered that we were both hardworking and shared a dream of owning a service business that could make us proud by helping others. We

fell in love, and the rest is history. Really clean history,” says Maiara.

Suprema offers both residential and commer-cial cleaning, and has established a reputa-tion for going above and beyond the expecta-tions of their clientele. “We like to get to know our clients’ needs and wants,” says Araujo. “Being in someone’s home is personal. We get to know what each client likes, then treat their space as the unique home it is. Our goal is to do what we love so they have time to do what they love, too.”

When Maiara’s team provides an estimate for a new client, they do so

only after stepping foot in the client’s house—at no charge—learning about the people they’ll serve and how they can make their lives better.

They cleaned their first Sammamish Plateau home in 2007, a client that remains a loyal customer to this day, spreading word-of- mouth business throughout the neighborhood. Today, much of Suprema’s client base is made up of longtime customers.

The Araujos gave birth to their first child—a boy—In December of 2013, and he quickly learned the family trade. “He likes to play with the box of wipes. He cleans the furniture, but doesn’t like to get dirty himself. If he does, he comes to me and yells, ‘Clean me!’ It’s funny how much raising a child is really like raising a mirror of yourself.”

Araujo’s cleaning insights for us all? “Tip number one is not to let things pile up. When I clean my own home, I clean one room at a time. Clean-ing your entire home at once can be overwhelming, even for me. And tip number two? Hire Suprema Cleaning. You’ll be glad you did.”

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Sammamish Resident TestimonialI love coming home after Suprema has been there! Our service every other week from Tiago and his crew is truly refreshing. Their team is prompt, trustworthy and dependable. Supre-ma comes with my highest recommen-dation because of everything here, but most importantly because of the way my hardwood floor looks after they leave. I love it! --Kathleen Hartwick

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place on May 3rd at the Seattle Center Exhibi-tion hall; the event is free, but guests are

encouraged to make a gift of dona-tion to support the continued efforts of Mary’s Place. The theme of the af-ternoon is “Dream BIG,” to go along with the Seattle Foundation’s Annual Give BIG day of online giving.

Volunteer support and fundraising endeavors like the Spring Luncheon make it possible for Mary’s Place to provide opportunities rather than temporary relief. As Mary’s Place becomes more equipped with funding and volunteer support, they are able to better innovate their approach to breaking the cycle of homelessness, thus restoring dig-nity and helping families heal from the trauma of being homeless.

Erin McKay, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator at Mary’s Place, sums up the importance of outside involvement saying, “vol-unteers are the life blood of Mary’s Place. Without the support from our community Mary’s Place would be without everything from diapers to meals. Being a volunteer is so much more than donating your time. In volunteering, you are putting a piece of your heart into our organization and we are gaining another Mary’s Place Family member.”

When homeless families with children are in crisis, Mary’s Place is one of the few organizations that can offer im-mediate support. Mary’s Place manages five night shelters and two day shelters in the Seattle area that provide services to meet basic needs like hygiene and food as well as sustainable resources that enable women to find housing, em-ployment, medical support and more.

Last year alone, Mary’s Place served over 150,000 meals and provided beds for over 50,000 families in need. The organization is the “leading voice for homeless women and children in emergency situations,” which is why as homelessness is on the rise in Se-attle, the commitment to their mission to “empower women to reclaim their lives by offering community, accep-tance, hope and dignity,” has never been more important.

Although the work is daunting and seemingly endless, the outpouring support from communities spanning across Seattle and the Eastside help make the Mary’s Place mission a real-ity for thousands of families.

Kimberly Hoang, former Children’s Program Coordinator at Mary’s Place says, “Mary’s Place would not be where it is today if it wasn’t for all of its volun-teers who generously donate their time,

energy and hard work. Everything from tutoring kids, cooking shelter meals, sorting donations, delivering health ser-vices; the list is endless. Volunteers and community support play an enormous role in the organization.”

Donations from patrons like Carol Schweitzer are also vital to the daily operations of the organization. “I know that by supporting this organi-zation I’m helping an important cause while connecting with my greater community.” Schweitzer says.

Donors like Carol and others who volunteer their time are the reason Mary’s Place has been able to effec-tively serve homeless communities since 1999. Individual donations and money raised at special events account for nearly half of all funding received each year, which is why the upcom-ing Spring Luncheon holds significant weight for Mary’s Place.

The Spring Luncheon is the orga-nization’s most reliant fundraising event and a prime example of how community engagement can impact the lives of thousands. Last year, over 850 people attended the event, which was held at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall where over $260,000 was raised along with 500 blankets. This year, the Luncheon will take

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July is approaching, which means it’s time to dust off the grill and start thinking about the Lake Sammamish 4th of July Fireworks show. This year marks John Kritsonis & Karl Lindor of Windermere Real Estate’s 6th year as the title sponsor, and their 2nd year supporting the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank by donating 100 percent of the event’s proceeds.

Q: Why did you select the Is-saquah Food & Clothing Bank as the recipient for the proceeds from the 4th of July Fireworks? Karl: “I had the privilege of attend-ing the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank’s [annual fundraising event], Recipe for Hope breakfast, as a guest of the IFCB board member, Scott Dalhquist, a few years ago and was moved by the assistance the Food Bank provides. The exception-al leadership of Cori Walters really moved on my heart to step forward and get involved in a meaningful way. My team has received great support from the Lake Sammamish

community in assisting clients buy and sell homes on the lake, and so de-cided that our 4th of July fireworks show would be a great way to rally support for IFCB through an event that we have funded along with dona-tions from the community.”

Q: Cori, tell us about the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, and what inspired you to take on the role as executive director? “I'm really passionate about community and working with others on building a healthy community for all. It's inspir-ing to work in a community as gener-ous as Sammamish and Issaquah. I knew I wanted to take the role of the Executive Director at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank when I did a tour of the facility and had an opportu-nity to meet a very engaged volunteer team that had great ideas for growth and improvements. I immediately felt like I fit in, that I was needed and that there was opportunity to work with a team and network of people who re-ally care about food insecurity.”

Q: In 2015, $21,700 was raised and these proceeds went towards a new heating and AC system for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. How has the facility up-grade made a difference?

Cori: “This is no joke! Right now it's 90 degrees outside the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, but inside we (our volunteers, staff and clients) are in a comfortable 68-degree building. The installation could not have happened at a more perfect time. With well-man-aged air-temperature we can ensure the quality of food and our services. Imag-ine a busy Monday, filled with work, stress, family challenges and then add 90-degree temperatures. Now imagine on that Monday night you have to visit the food bank to help your ends meet. Your shopping experience looks a lot different if you enter a gracious space that has cool temperatures rather than a 90-degree building. Our goal is to cre-ate a dignified shopping experience for everyone. We want to feel just like your neighborhood grocery store.”

John, what are your fundraising goals for 2016? “Our goal for 2016 is to raise $30,000 to support IFCB Summer Lunch Program. This vital program provides every child in need a healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks from June through August [filling the gap when chil-dren are not able to receive free or reduced lunch from school.”

Cori, how important is community support to the Is-saquah Food and Clothing Bank? “My philosophy about solv-ing major community issues like food insecurity is that it takes a community of caring citizens, networked nonprofits, government

and businesses working together to make an impact. The IFCB is just one very important piece of the puzzle, but cannot accom-plish this job on our own. Our goal is that all community mem-bers know that we are here as a resource if they have a need or as conduit if they have time, a talent or treasures to share. We are our community’s nonprofit that helps with basic needs and sup-ports individuals and families with what steps might be next.“ John, what has been the most rewarding part of working with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank? “Seeing the devoted and passionate volunteers at the food bank is a true inspi-ration. We also enjoy supporting the food bank because they ask the right questions to fill gaps in community services: meals during school breaks, a clothing bank; backpacks with school supplies and Christmas gifts. They are a unique asset to our community.”

Cori, what has been your favorite part of working with the Windermere Real Estate team? “Karl and John are two of the most generous people I know. They both have big hearts and care about the communities they live in. It's clear they have a created a culture of giving and generosity because everyone I have met at Win-dermere cares about building relationships and doing for others.”

Through the support of our community, the $30,000 fundraising goal is not a far reach, and the benefits from the proceeds will direct-ly impact the lives of families in need. Donations can be made online or sent by mail. For more information visit KritsonisLindor.com.

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Combating Food Insecurity With Fireworks


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Most often in high school, academic competition and achievement are overshadowed by athletic accom-plishments. This is not to say, though, that the count-less hours, blood, sweat and tears put into academic competitions are lesser than their athletic counter-parts, especially in the case of DECA. During the State Career Development Conference this March in Bellevue, Washington, two Skyline juniors—Emily Kargl and Devin Kang—proved themselves one team among many, taking home the championship title in the Hospitality and Tourism Operations event.

Friends since their inception in DECA their sopho-more year, Emily and Devin knew they wanted to work together after competing at the 2015 Interna-tional Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. Devin placed top ten in the world in Sports and Entertainment Research, and Emily performed

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admirably, despite being without a partner. The experience at ICDC was transformative for the duo, and Devin quotes the experi-ence as “the best week of my life, it was so fun.” Upon entering their junior year of high school, Emily and Devin decided to com-bine forces to tackle the Hospitality and Tourism Operations event: a highly competitive event which requires the participants to craft a 30 page business plan and present a 15 minute long pitch.

After breezing through the preliminary rounds at the regional com-petition in January, Devin and Emily perfected their business plan, based on the Issaquah company, The Egg and Us. Hours of exhaus-tive research were put into the business plan. “We conducted an extensive amount of research about the Egg and Us and we would hang out with the manager a lot; we got to know the staff. Our prompt was to improve employee engagement, so the main idea of our plan was having monthly cook-offs, increase communication, and bring in a competitive yet fun work environment.”

At the State Conference, Emily and Devin were unsure that their proposal would fare well against the fierce competition. During their pitch, their judge remained unreadable. “When we

were presenting, our judge was very stoic, we got mixed signals from our judge, so I didn’t think we would get first.” With over 30 other teams contending against them, the duo was ecstatic when their names were called first on stage. “It’s such an amazing feeling, running up to the stage with the lights flashing and all of Skyline cheering for you.”

Both students cite their success in high school much in part to DECA. Emily feels as though the interpersonal skills that are neces-sary to excel in DECA competitions have equipped her for a future full of accomplishments. “I’m a lot better at presenting and more confident in school, I’m better at leadership now, and I’m better at ad-libbing.” The duo’s success was also noted by one of the pro-gram’s advisers, B.J. Sherman. “Emily and Devin’s success in DECA competition is rooted in their passion for business and their intense desire to compete and succeed. The skills they are developing in the DECA program will serve them in any career field they pursue.”

Although Devin and Emily performed incredibly well in the Hos-pitality and Tourism Operations event, they will continue their DECA journey at Internationals separately, in different events. Best of luck to Devin and Emily as they compete in Nashville, Ten-nessee at the 2016 International Career Development Conference!

Malia Nakamura is a Skyline High school senior who divides her time between presiding over her local DECA chapter and managing her own photography business. She hopes to pursue writing and marketing in college.

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The Sammamish EGGSTRAVAGANZA was a hit! Sponsored by The Sammamish YMCA and the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce, the family who came out enjoyed a well-organized hunt, face painting, an obstacle course and many others.

Amy Scott of the YMCA said, “We had so much fun with the EGGSTRAVAGANZA! I saw nothing but smiles on the kids’ faces and the volunteers loved be-ing out there to help. We can’t wait for next year!”

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Rarely in high school sports do you come across a group of athletes as closely bonded and collaborative as the Skyline Men’s Soccer team. It is evident when observing a match that the teamwork among the players both on the field and on the bench is something special. As of April, the team is 3-0 in KingCo, and well on their way to the State playoffs. Through the last few seasons, the Spartans have time and time again proven their perseverance and leadership by example among the other KingCo teams. On the forefront of the 2016 season are the three captains: Mason Prendergast, Ty Good and Matthew Richardson.

How has the season been going this year so far? Matthew: The season has been going pretty well, we are 3-0 in KingCo with 6 wins, 1 tie, and 1 loss overall. We have a really large senior representation, it just shows that most of the players on the team have been playing a really long time. It’s really cool to have people you’ve been playing with all your life on the field. Mason: Yeah, we want to win KingCo, so we need to just keep the eye on the prize. Any state qualification would be great.

What do you think is the most important aspect of leadership? Matthew: During games mostly the other players look to the three captains who are on the field for the full game, setting example for play, skill with the ball, work ethic.Ty: I think it’s work ethic, making sure you’re giving it your best and getting the best out of others.Mason: Everyone is equal, and we’re all just a family. The whole motto behind our program is “one team,” so you don’t see the jackets we have say varsity, it’s just the program.

What has been the most challenging barrier in your soccer career? Mason: I’ve broken my leg three times, my wrist, my nose three times, and now I have an ac joint sprain in my shoulder, but having that many personal injuries and having doctors say that you may not be able to play the sport you love makes you push ten times harder to get back.Ty: A lot of club coaches told me I wasn’t tall enough or big enough to play on the A team, but I worked really hard and eventually was moved up.

So where are you heading for college next year? Ty: I’m going to Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey next year to play soccer and hopefully major in mechanical engineering and business. With heading out east for college, it was a really tough decision, because I have such great friends with Matthew and Mason.Mason: I’m going to Western Washington University to probably major in business, yeah. I’m not playing soccer, but I wish I was. Matthew: I’m going to UW to major in accounting.

Although thousands of miles will soon be between these three best friends and co-captains, the bonds they have fostered among themselves and their teammates will surely stand the test of time. For the time being, however, their hard work and positivity will help propel them to success in KingCo, and hopefully, at State.

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“Make It A Clay Day!” was held on March 19th at the Sammamish Teen Center. In its fourth year, Special Arts Sammamish sponsored by the Sammamish Arts Commission has provided art experiences to three underserved segments of our popula-tion: teens, senior adults and children who have special needs. While all

events feature professional artists as the instructors, one of the important goals is to provide an interpersonal connection between teens and senior adults or teens and children who have special needs. There are five free art events planned for 2016. The first event, Life Stories Work-shop, took place in February. At this intergenerational workshop, led by an

author/illustrator, seniors adults and teen volun-teers were guided through the process of creating a personal book based on their own life stories. On March 19th, “Make It A Clay Day” brought together students who have special needs and teen mentors. They had an opportunity to

explore several hands-on activities using clay in differ-ent ways. On April 30th, the “Au-Some Artists!” event paired teen mentors with students on the autism spectrum or with other special needs. The partici-pants experienced printmaking, painting, weaving and music under the guidance of professional artists. Two

more events are planned for Fall. If you are interest-ed in signing up for an upcoming event, please look for information at www.sammamish.us. Although all events are free, registration is required. Questions? Contact Lin Garretson, Sammamish Arts Commis-sioner at [email protected].

Mentor, Stephanie Babb with her student Alex Billyard.

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Name: Quinn WalshAge: 9Grade: 3rd gradeSchool: Mead ElementaryBrothers or Sisters: brother – CampbellSports I play: Soccer and basketball with my dadMusical instrument I play: NoneMusical instrument I want to learn: GuitarSomething unique about me: I am from Minne-sota, and I love winter weather, really!When I grow up I’m going to be: Teacher

FavoritesActivities/Hobbies: Skiing, drawing and readingAnimal: DogColor: PinkFood: Macaroni and CheeseMovie: Inside OutMusic: Taylor SwiftPlace to play: In my drivewaySports teams: NoneSubject in school: WritingTV show: Alvin and the ChipmunksVacation: Palm Springs, California

With June being Father’s Day month, can you tell us what yolove the most about your dad?

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Break Out The Sunscreen, Sunglasses

And Sun Hat!

Unfortunately, the harmful rays of the sun can result in wrinkles, premature aging and even skin cancer. Instead of turning to Botox and anti-aging remedies, all you really need is a bottle of sunscreen. According to the Skin Care Foundation, a staggering 90 percent of visible aging comes from the hours you spend in the sun (not your age) -- shocking, but true.

Another misconception is that sunscreen is only necessary when the sun is shining. Unfortunately, ultraviolet rays come with cloud cover too. Protection is needed on all days; the sun’s rays know no mercy. If you think you are safe because you have a dark skin tone, think again. Those with darker skin are more likely to get more serious kinds of skin cancer when diagnosed; all the more reason to lather up when going outside. Fair-skinned people aren’t immune from the UV rays of the sun ei-ther. They are more likely to develop skin cancer when exposed to the sun’s damaging rays.

Summer smart sun safety is paramount for children and adults alike. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, every-one should wear sunscreen daily, regardless of skin tone. Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes prior to sun exposure for the best results to allow the product to be fully absorbed into the skin.

While you’re at it, don’t forget to break out the sunglasses and the hat. Protect your eyes from sun damage by purchas-ing sunglasses that shield against UVA and UVB rays. Wearing sunglasses without UV protection is a no-no. Darkened lenses cause the pupil to let in more light, allowing more UV light into the back of the eye. Sun hats are another form of protection from skin cancer. With every extra inch of hat brim, reduce your risk of skin cancer by 10%. It’s worth it!

Enjoy the summer but not without summer smart sun safety. Slather on the sunblock, don a pair of UV-blocking sunglasses, and invest in a sun hat. Your skin will thank you later!

To tan or not to tan? That is the tantalizing question that sun worshipers face. It is hard to resist basking in the sun to achieve that bronze, sun-kissed glow. But what else is the sun doing to your skin in the process?


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As its name suggests, retiring in stages typically involves reducing one’s work hours from full-time to part-time, and then, eventually, to complete retirement. If you enjoy the social relationships of work, and you define part of your identity with what you do at your job, this type of gradual transition may be easier for you to accom-modate than the abrupt transition from “worker” to “retiree.”

As for the financial aspects of such a move, you will want to plan ahead. A “phased-in” retirement can affect your investment and income strategies in several areas, such as these:

Social Security – You can start collecting Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly payments will only be about 75% of what you’d get if you wait until you reach 66 (assuming that 66 is your “full” retirement age). And the payments get larger from there, until they “max out” at 70. So, if you had planned to retire at 62 but instead retired in stages, you could possibly afford to delay taking Social Security until your checks were bigger. You could work and receive Social Security, but if your earnings exceed a cer-tain amount, some of your benefits may be withheld, at least until you reach full retirement age – after which you can earn as much as you want with no withholding of benefits. However, your Social Security could still be taxed based on your income.

Required Minimum Distributions – During your working years, you may well have contributed to tax-deferred retire-ment accounts, such as a traditional IRA and a 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan. But once you turn 70½, you must start taking withdrawals (“required minimum distributions,” or RMDs) from these accounts. You can’t delay taking these payments, which are taxable. But if you did retire in stages and continued to work part-time, past when you expected to completely retire, you may be able to stick with the required minimum withdrawals at least for a while, rather than taking out larger amounts immedi-ately. In this way, you could potentially keep more of your retire-ment funds growing in your tax-deferred accounts.

Investment mix – If you planned to retire at a certain date, you might have created a specific mix of investments designed to provide you with sufficient income to last your lifetime. But if you continue to work, you may not have to rely so heavily on your port-folio – that is, your IRA, 401(k) and all investments held outside these retirement accounts – to help you meet your income needs. Consequently, during these extra years of work, you may be able to withdraw less from your portfolio, thus potentially having more assets to provide for your income needs down the road.

As you can see, a “phased-in” retirement could help provide you with options in making a variety of financial decisions. So, plan carefully before you exit the workforce – a gradual departure may be a good way to say “goodbye.”

For many people, the concept of retirement can be scary, both emotionally and financially. If you, too, feel somewhat anxious about what awaits you, you might feel more comfortable in know-ing that, depending on where you work, you might be able to retire in stages.

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