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Using2019 IN S ID E T H I S I S SU E

I N D E X - to help plan for 2020

P U B L I S H E R ' S L E T T E R P. 2 -3 A SSOCIATION DIRECTOR
Fred Nystrom
CO M M U N I T Y
By the end of 2019 most of us are so weary from the politics,
Klahanie Neighborhood Patrol, P. 4 traumas, deaths, and surprises the year has contained that we
are happy to see it recede in our rear-view mirror. While that
approach may bring a feeling of relief, perhaps there is a more
The Changing Role of Compliance, P. 5
productive way to say adios to the old year before welcoming in
the new one. One of the most effective ways to make plans for
Bears in Klahanie, P. 6 the upcoming year is to take some time to revisit the past year.
Klahanie Pools - Our Biggest Amenity, P. 8 As odd as it may seem, looking back is an excellent way to
plan your way forward. This approach works in our personal OF F I C E R
Launch of Klahanie life just as it does in our community life. Klahanie is made up of Steve Lysaght
3,100 individual families living together under the cooperative
HOA Benefits Program, P. 10 structure of a Homeowners Association. We will use this issue to Steve Lysaght is a twenty-year
look back together at what was improved in the community and law enforcement officer with
Volunteer to Help with the Kahanie where we see things left undone, those will become our goals King County Sheriff’s Office. He
for 2020. This balance between hind-sight and fore-sight will has worked for the Klahanie
Redevelopment, P. 11 help us all in continuing to improve our community lives.
Neighborhood Patrol since 2007.
Looking for Old Photos of Klahanie, P. 14 A few of the events from 2019 that have affected our community.
• We lost an old pool bubble and gained a new one, while
helping avid swimmers learn to enjoy the brisk winter
E V EN T S
outdoor swims
• Expanded classes for all ages at the pools and hired more Wish everyone
2019 Klahanie Events Year-in- Review, P. 9 year-a-round lifeguards
• We created a new association web site in Klahanie
3rd Annual Lunar New Year Festival, P. 13 • Launched this magazine a healthy,
• Added text voting to the Board election campaigns
Calendar of Events, P. 1 5 • Revamped the entire Compliance system to make it prosperous
streamlined and responsive
H O M E A N D G A R D E N • Added new events, like the pool concert and Holi Festival and safe
• Approved a new Community Redevelopment Committee,
to study the next phase for our buildings, pools and other
Adding Abundance to your Summer, P. 7 amenities- volunteers needed!

Pollinator Habitat, P. 12 Together, we have a great opportunity to make 2020 the best
year ever to be living in Klahanie

Thank you
Fred Nystrom

The magazine is an official publication of the Klahanie Homeowner’s
Association and provides legal notification of changes in the
Governing documents.
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