Meet Jan Noorda

This Highline resident, when not doing house plans, works up a sizeable sweat six days a week at the Highline Athletic club and credits John Upthegrove with saving his life.

How so?

When John lost his eyesight and could not drive each day to swim his half mile, Jan volunteered to do the driving by arranging his day to help his friend.

Jan is on the machines while his friend swims. He has done this for two years and said the workout has been his road back to good health.

Jan also takes Cliff Caughran, owner with wife Judy of Martini Cleaners. Like John he is legally blind.