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Celebrate close to home this holiday season!

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a note from the publisher❉

The Holiday Season is a time of reflection. By now the strident clamor of the political campaigns are happily fading away and we are able to turn our attention more inwardly, to family.

I have often thought of the important connection to be made between family and small family business. Throughout the year on these pages I mention the need to support small local businesses. The reason for this is that behind each business is a family, one which has invested the majority of their assets, time and efforts to provide the rest of us with goods and services.

For most, there is a sacrifice of personal family time to keep that restaurant, retail or service open the 50 to 60 hours each week it takes to stay in business. I ask that when shopping this season, please make an extra effort to shop locally. Every purchase helps two families—yours and the family of the store owner.

In keeping with the family theme, I want to share a bit more about the family behind this small business. Mardi and I have been together since moving to Issaquah in 1984. Daily, she can be found at Liberty High School where she is happily engaged as a Career Specialist, helping students to make post-secondary decisions about their future careers. She carves out time during weekends to do the research to create the Shopping section in each issue. Our daughter, Makenna is also involved in the production of the magazine. She is a graduate of Issaquah High School and Washington State University—Go Cougs! The cover photo of the March issue was Makenna’s. We expect you will see her name more often over the coming years.

When thinking of family, we often think of community. We at Issaquah+Sammamish aim to provide valuable information, interesting articles and food-for-thought. We write with a view to celebrating our wider family—the community.

That’s why this Holiday Season we encourage you to buy locally. Do so, and we will all prosper. Happy Holidays!

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cRaig Williamson is owner of MM Comfort Systems which is celebrating 35 years of servicing the Seattle/ Tacoma area.

maRky olson blogs for icareinsite.com and caregivingelderlyparents.com. “Caregiving for Your Elderly Parents” is available on both websites. She speaks locally about the emotional challenges of caring for elderly parents.

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chRistoPheR chan is the founder and executive director of the Seattle Wine Awards. Chan is also an advanced sommelier and director of wine & spirits at the historic Rainier Club.

diane laucius holds a TV and Radio Journalism degree from the University of Washington. A Sammamish resident since 1995, she lives with her husband and two teenage children.

angela hildRe is an experienced Interior Designer and avid blogger. She has been serving the residents of Issaquah and Sammamish for a number of years. Her work includes both residential and commercial projects.

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400,000 The number of lights the Ginnaty family uses each year from Thanksgiving to the weekend following New Year on their property near the base of Tiger Mountain. 9325 240th Ave SE, Issaquah.300 The number of feet from base to tip of America’s Official Christmas Tree. The tree can be found in King Canyon’s National Park, California.1966 The year in which Kwanzaa was first celebrated. Designed to celebrate black culture as well as the annual harvest typical in Africa—Kwanzaa is celebrated from Dec 26th–Jan 1st 10 The number of years a Christmas tree needs to be planted before it can be sold.77,362 The number of dollars raised in 2011 in support of Merry Christmas Issaquah which aids in helping local families in need. Visit issaquahcommunityservices.org for more info.3000 The number of Shi’a Muslims that gather for a mourning procession and speeches at Marble Arch in London on the day of Ashura.40 The percentage of American shoppers who start their Christmas shopping before Halloween.5340 The number of times a Visa card is used each minute over the Holiday Season.8 The number of days for which the Jewish holiday Hanukah is celebrated in mid-late December.31 Million The number of copies sold of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas.”1915 The first Hallmark Christmas cards were sold in this year.12 The number of courses in a traditional Ukrainian Christmas dinner.4 The number of hours that a 14lb Turkey should be cooked at 325° F. ❖

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By Mardi Nystrom With the Northwest Indian summer lasting well into October, it feels as though fall has just started. However, the season of grace and giving are almost here. No matter how you celebrate the coming holidays, now with its own nickname, “Christmahanakwanzika,” or “festivus” for the rest of us, there is something special for you at these stores. With the prices so easy on the budget, you can achieve guilt-free gifting! From stocking stuffers to reminiscing about a trip to Paris, visit these stores to find even more. May whatever holiday your family celebrates, bring the spirit of grace and giving to your home and family.

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1. Snowman $29.90, Santa $28.00, Tree $16.90, Hanging Metal Star $19.00, White bird $5.90, Red Bulb $6.90, Reindeer $11.90. From Lucky You.

2. Scarves $19.50, Hat $29.00, Bust $29.00. From Lucky You.

3. Supoon Sit Up Scraping Spoon: It scoops, measures, too! $11.95. From Kitchen Cupboard.

4. REWINED Premium Soy Candles $26. Scents of Cabernet, Chardonnay, Spiced Cider & more. From Clean Scapes.

5. Memories from Paris: Memento Box $20. Porcelain Plate $12. Boxed Paris & Fleur de Lys Coffee Mugs $20. Shea Butter Soap $11. From Look’s.

6. Sea Bags made out of recycled sails and have a place to write the recipient’s name and event. As it is re-gifted, passing it on and there becomes a history. Wine Bag, “Recycle, Re-gift, Rejoice” $35. Wine Star Bag $39. From Clean Scapes.

7. Tapi Tap Squeeze Drink Fountain $5.95. From Kitchen Cupboard.

8. Alchemy Goods, “Turning useless into useful”: Up-cycled products from reclaimed bicycle inner tubes. Made in Seattle. Franklin Bi-fold Wallet $35. Redmond 7" Kindle Carrier $29. Redmond 10" iPad Carrier $32. From Clean Scapes.

9. From France Silicone Lids: For stovetop, oven and microwave cooking. Into the refrigerator and dish- washer with no degassing, no BPA. Lily or Sunflower Large $13.95, Medium $11.95, Small $10.95, Mug (set of 2) $9.95. From Kitchen Cupboard.

10. Trees: Tall $29.00, Medium $16.90, Small $8.90. Votive $11.90 and Bird $6.90 on Mirror $45.00. From Lucky You.

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be reinsulated. Even homes built after 1990 can improve efficiency by upgrading.

Water heaters represent opportunity. They have become more efficient. Water heaters have 10–12 year life and should be replaced prior to failure. Many homeowners select “tankless” which cost less to operate since they don’t waste energy storing hot water. They also take up less space and supply “endless hot water.”

Lighting can enhance aesthetics and reduce energy. Dimmers allow you to adjust brightness to fit the mood and save energy while doing so. “Dimmer on every switch” is my motto. Higher efficiency light bulbs also save energy but may not be dimmable. Lots of progress is being made with LED light sources. LED’s are amazingly efficient without the toxic byproducts of compact fluorescents.

Window replacement can save energy but the payback is frequently too long for many homeowners.

Other more sophisticated measures using solar and geothermal heat pump technology are exciting but typically require longer paybacks.

Carefully selected home efficiency improvements can pay off — now and when you sell. ❖

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es, of course an efficient home is worth more than the same, less “green” house.

The question is which home efficiency and comfort measures are smartest? Efficiency and comfort go together and a healthy environment should deliver both. For example, leaky ducts waste energy and compromise comfort. Issues such as “always cold in that room” frequently result from poorly installed, disconnected or leaky duct work. The fix is inexpensive and results can be dramatic.

How does a homeowner know where to start? What delivers the biggest bang for the buck? The answer varies depending on the home. Nonetheless, there is a definite hierarchy of opportunity.

Heating represents the single biggest energy / comfort factor in most homes and a smart place to start. ❉ maintenance Make sure furnaces are properly serviced annually. Failure to keep air filters correctly fitted and clean will reduce efficiency

and result in health and safety compromises. ❉ aiR ducts Ensure duct work is tight and sized correctly. This includes ensuring adequate return air ducting (important). Pressure test performed by a qualified heating contractor cost less than $200.❉ uPdate equiPment Replace older furnaces. Typical furnace life is 10–15 years and most existing furnaces are below 80% efficient. Modern furnaces are 95%+ efficient and include features such as variable air flow for improved comfort and efficiency. New furnace costs range from $2,500 to $4,500 depending on size and features.❉ PRogRam comfoRt Use a programmable thermostat. Be careful attempting this yourself. Thermostats from big box retailers can be inexpensive, of poor quality and tricky to install.❉ heat PumP Consider adding one. They are much more efficient that furnaces only and provide air conditioned comfort in summer.

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moved to Walla Walla. He is the former publisher of Washington CEO magazine and Margaret earned an AAAS degree in Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College Institute for Enology and Viticulture. Scott attended the Wine Executive program at UC Davis where hundreds of winemakers have studied oenology. After working for wineries in eastern Washington, they returned to their home in Sammamish and began production of Bordeaux-styled varietals. Their high-end C-Star range include Merlot-Cabernet Franc blends and a Petit Verdot flagship wine. Fivash reports that the duo excels because of Margaret’s technical wine science and his art. Visitors to the Sammamish foothills tasting room are welcome.

A manager in the biotech industry, Jim Garner, officially opened his Icon Cellars in 2010 as an “attending proprietorship” at the Pleasant Hill facility in Carnation. His wine focus is creating old-world, Rhone-style varietals, namely Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault grapes—usually reserved for blending with other grapes. This Seattle Wine Awards winner creates only about 500 cases per year by intention. Garner explained he wanted to develop his distribution ahead of ramping up premature production of his premium wines. “The worst thing

that can happen is to have a warehouse of unsold wines,” Garner said. He invites small groups by appointment to the Carnation tasting room to experience food and wine flights.

Passion Vineyards clearly began with Chuck and Karla Laird’s obsession for wine. The Issaquah couple has a long-standing love for the process and taste of wine but in 2000 they took the plunge and turned their seasonal pastime into a certified winery. “I discovered connections to the industry and my family hobby simply got out of control,” Chuck Laird said. “Water separates the people of the world. Wine unites them.” Their tasting room is open by appointment.

Tempest del Sol winery in Sammamish takes a different road to excellence. Winemaker, Gus White, is a software engineer at Microsoft. His interest in European rosés began in 2007 and he produces approximately 700 bottles per year in his micro-winery. That’s enough to stock his cellar and sell to wine lovers who appreciate his rosé with beautiful color and rich flavors. White has seen demand for rosé wines take off in the last few years and he revels in his niche. “There are just so many Cabs and Syrahs. I desire to differentiate what we offer.”

As an extension of the admonition to buy locally, you can add drink locally. ❖

hen most of us think about award-winning wineries, the ones located in the picturesque hills of eastern Washington quickly come to mind.

Or, perhaps thoughts turn to the deluxe corporate wineries situated in nearby Woodinville. The notion of first-class wine being hand-made and cellared in the Sammamish and Issaquah area may be described as a curious notion.

Nine wineries now are established in our neighborhood. Their attention to quality and drinkability are putting an entire range of unique wines on the map. A selection of some is worth a look and a taste.

Assuredly, the Westside wineries

secure their grapes on the sunny side of the state but the earnest winemakers make their bottled magic in and near the Issaquah Alps. Local winemakers proclaim they are working to achieve the highest quality they can achieve. I would say some of the results in this year’s Seattle Wine Awards justify their great ambitions. Several of the wineries listed here earned awards at this year’s evaluation.

Scott Fivash and his wife, Margaret quit their corporate jobs in 2006 and

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t was in the cool and rainy summer of 1953 that the Red Cross Aquatic School at Beaver Lake held a particularly memorable training course for lifeguards. Participants from as far as Utah were there to be taught and

one young instructor was about to make it big.

The instructors were known as “lifebuoys” and the trainees affectionately known as “scum”. The intensive courses, which lasted for 10 days, were designed to be rigorous

iand the direction quite frank. One instructor in particular, was thought to possess a surprisingly gritty glare which commanded authority and admiration in equal measure. He was to teach both courses that summer and with an extended stay in the area found himself the recipient of some notable female attention.

This muscular young man with hair as styled as can be, was about to make the leap from lifeguard to superstar. Indeed, a young Clint Eastwood could barely have imaged, on those dreary days in 1953, the course his life would take.

Born in San Francisco in 1930, his parents moved to Seattle in 1949 when Clint began working various gigs up and down the west coast. Clint would go on to star in some of Hollywood’s greatest films, often reprising his roles again and again as The Man With No Name in the “Dollars Trilogy” and Harry Callaghan for the “Dirty Harry” movies. Clint would win Oscars and hone his talents, seemingly improving with age. The success of 2008’s “Gran Torino” cementing his ever-present authority in the film industry. This year sees Clint return in baseball drama “Trouble with the Curve” as the veteran actor shows few signs of slowing his pace.

However, a far cry from his career as an actor, director and producer (to say nothing of dates with Barbara Streisand), he was once a lifeguard for Renton’s Kennydale Beach. Just two years later, in 1953, he found himself residing in Seattle with his parents and teaching at Beaver Lake.

The training courses, which he taught, focused on two areas of expertise: Water Work and First Aid. This involved demonstrating makeshift water-wings using a knotted pair of trousers and CPR techniques on the banks of the lake. Instructors were to push the “scum” to their limits and train them how to act in emergency situations. As mentioned earlier, this required a lot of very strict direction, much akin to

his directorial style today, (Eastwood is renowned for a ‘shoot first, act later ‘approach) the lessons were to be delivered with some force.

One can’t help but take pleasure in imagining a young “scum,” tired after days and days on Beaver Lake, the cold winds and near constant downpours taking their toll, simply losing his cool. The “scum” may even challenge his broad shouldered instructor, perhaps squaring-up to the dictating “lifebuoy.” Suggesting: “I ought to give you a piece of my mind.”

Hearing this and steadying himself, one imagines the commanding “lifebuoy’s” response. With a squint and just a hint of a scowl, calmly replying, “Go ahead, make my day.” ❖

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We a l l k now that looks can be deceiving. If you were to meet Marty at his job with F5Networks or Chris as she was presenting the creative consulting available from her company ThinkShop, you would likely come away with the impression that you had just encountered another nice, polite, quiet suburban couple—the Fagans.

However, the persona of the work-day Fagans stands in stark contrast to the weekend version. This unassuming North Bend couple seems to have adventure in their DNA. From the moment they met in 1988 whi le scaling Alaska’s 20,320 ft. Mt. Denali, they have been active to the extreme.

At first they were satisfied to climb high, dangerous mountain peaks, such as the 22,837 f t . Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas, located in Argentina’s Andes.

In their next phase they switched from going high to going wide as took up running. Not your everyday 10k for this couple, instead they gravitated to Ultra Marathons where r unners complete over a 100 mile course.

Chris and Marty recently completed the Wonderland Trail a 93-mile run around Mt Rainier with a 25,000 ft.

elevation gain and loss in just three days.When Chris participated in the 2011

Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life she ran for 73.5 miles in 16 hours straight on a ½ mile oval track and raised $3,300. In 2012 she beat her own record running for 76 miles.

About the time Chris was looping the track over and over again the couple began to real ize the connection between their incredible stamina and sense of adventure and their ability to help others.

Last December Marty, Chris and their nine year old son Keenan hiked 19,341 f t. Mt. Kil imanjaro in East Africa. They raised $12,000 to build a classroom in Tanzania. They became hooked on their potential to help others. Along the way, the family discussed their next BAG (Big Audacious Goal). They decided that in the fall of 2013 they would complete the arduous journey, as a couple, to the South Pole.

The money they raise will be used to combat hunger in the United States where 16 million children struggle with hunger every day.

When asked why they chose the South Pole—when the North Pole is so much closer—Chris simply smiled and

quipped “No Polar Bears.”Antarctica is a desert, but one unlike

any you have ever seen. Covered by glac iers, a l lowing on ly the most elevated mountain peaks to poke through, it is twice the size of Australia. The South Pole sits on a windy plateau at 9,301 f t. with mountains up to 16,864 ft. The coldest and windiest of all the continents, Antarctica has the highest average elevation in the world. The lowest temperature on record, a staggering -129° F was recorded here in 1984. Perfect for the Fagans!

Since reaching the decision to make the journey, they have both been t h r o ugh p o l a r t r a i n i ng c a m p s , collecting the specialized gear, such as the two seven ft. long Norwegian Pulks or sleds which weigh only 10 lbs. but can be loaded with 200 lbs. of supplies.

The Fagans will undergo rigorous strength training so that they can endure the 45-50 days of skiing and pulling the sleds for 10 hours a day. By this time next year their gear will be shipped to Punta Arena, Chile where they will land in Mid-November.

From Chile, they will be f lown to Antarctica where they will begin at the edge of the sea to start their 553

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mile trek on skis. They are travelling unassisted, which means that they will have no help along the way. They are also going unsupported, which means they can only rely on their own power, no wind kites or dogs to pull them. Perhaps the ultimate challenge is that they are going unguided.

To put this adventure into perspective, around 5,000 people summit Mt. Everest each year but only 350 people have ever reached the South Pole. We are confident that this number will increase by two in early 2014.

You can follow the Fagans on their website at 3belowzero.com and facebook.com/pages/3BelowZeroexpedition. Progress will be posted via satellite phone.

As the winter months set in and we bemoan the rain outside, remember the Fagans. The South Pole is -87 degrees. ❖

marty and chris training on the Wonderland trail around mt. Rainier. below: With son keenon on mt. kilimanjaro

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ssaquah has murals of the early days after pioneer settlement but nothing of the period before. This mural represents the time before the first contact when the

land was covered with giant trees and rivers were the arteries of connection between native American settlements.

In discussions with Snoqualmie tribal elders, Sifu discovered that what is now Issaquah was a backwater settlement for the tribe—most of their community was in the Snoqualmie valley. Elders recall that a trip to what is now Seattle took a day and a half to two days to reach from Lake Sammamish—north through the slue to lake Washington, all the way to the south end into the Cedar River, from there to the Duwamish and into the salt water of what is now known as Elliott Bay.

The mural is partially hidden from view, somewhat like the remaining Native Americans. They have always been here, but it requires some effort to discover them. It is painted on the side of the building in a narrow, once littered space.

Viewing this mural is not like the front and center depiction of early Issaquah life as seen on the Darigold and other local buildings. To view this mural requires a subtle change in perspective. It cannot be seen in one glance, it must be carefully examined in small bites, each with its own sense of discovery. Your perceptions may vary from that of your friend’s, but then again, that is part of the mystery and the process of discovery.

Entering the narrow walkway, the large 18 by 90 foot mural is at first a l ittle overwhelming. You stand so close to the painting that you can’t easily see from one end to the other. The changing light also brings portions of the painting to the forefront one moment and then by taking a step or two to the side, those portions fade into the background and others are highlighted.

In addition to the native American creation myth, artist Horton included several puns or word plays to unravel.

Here are a few hints in starting your

own journey of discovery. Starting in the left or west side of the mural, at the lower corner you will find Native American long houses with a fire used for smoking the once plentiful Salmon.

The Snoqualmie people knew that the world was created by the Spirit Woman singing and playing music. She is a central part of the mural. Can you find her yellow flute and the musical notes? Another important part of the creation myth is the story of how the Moon and the Beaver had a contest. The Beaver won and gnawed a hole in the sky and created a place for the Snoqualmie people to live. Fittingly, Snoqualmie means Valley of the Moon.

Once you have found the Beaver, look above it to find the Raven, who stole the sun and put it in the sky. With the light just right, you will find the mysterious traveler being carried along on the backs of the migrating salmon.

Another part of the native belief system represented in the painting concerns the Heron. Native people did not look at the Heron in flight because they considered it to be the spirit of their grandfathers. Once you find the Heron high along the mural as you are nearing the Front Street side, you will see that it is guarding over the forest, reflected in the waters of Lake Sammamish.

The final portion of the painting is the small bear peeking out from behind a rock at the people passing along Front Street. This is an homage to local Snoqualmie elder Ray Mullin who is a member of the Bear Clan and whose people have been watching over this area since the time when the Beaver opened the hole in the sky to make a place for the native people to first come to these lands. Enjoy your own discoveries with this wonderful new addition to our pictorial history. ❖

this page, top to bottom: the once bleak alleyway beginning the transformation. artist tim horton adding salmon to the mural. the Raven holds the sun in its beak. the mysterious traveler. opposite page: the heron watches over the land and the people.

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he creation of the newest mural depicting the life views of Native Americans started with a small seed, planted by Sifu Johann Sasynuik the owner and instructor of the Kung Fu Club of Issaquah. Sifu is the honorary title for a martial arts instructor. For many years, he has been working with the Snoqualmie tribe in planting and developing a medicinal garden in Carnation. During one of his trips to Carnation, Sifu noticed a new mural on the side of a building in town. He was fascinated by the way the artist used cans of stray paint to tell a story and was more fascinated to discover that Tim Horton, the mural artist, was once a Kung Fu student. This chance meeting, coupled with the ongoing involvement with the Snoqualmie tribe led Sifu to conceive and then gain the permits to create a unique mural on the side of his building at 185 Front Street North.t

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✖ Accept the aging process. That does not mean giving up. Prepare, compromise and find the good. Money is for your care needs and what is left is a gift. It is not for control.✖ If you want your adult children to really listen and honor your desires, begin by respecting their perspective. Make plans for your future. Visit an attorney and make sure your Will, Medical Directive and a Durable Power of Attorney are all up to date.✖ Clean out your closets! Give precious things to family members now. Take joy in hearing what it means to them.✖ Don’t control with guilt. You just don’t get to.

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✖ Accept the inevitability of aging. Help your parent compromise and realize the good in change.✖ Your parents’ money is for their care. Anything left is a gift. ✖ Listen to what your parent wants. Honor their wishes. Respect them. Go to the attorney with your parent and get your own affairs in order while you’re there.✖ Clean out your own closets NOW. Each generation tends to collect more…and more…and more.✖ Let go of the guilt. Be there. Do what is right. Do what you can. Don’t forget that the family and friends at your side need you to maintain your own sense of well-being. ❖

Americans truly value independence, but maintaining that independence is becoming a challenge for the aging population. Caregiving and loving one’s parents are as old as time. But Baby Boomers’ parents are living longer. Those parents were not faced with caring for their own parents; thus, today’s adult child did not have a role model and today’s elderly parent has no sense of what it’s like to be an adult child caring for a parent. Most adult children do want to step up to the plate. Making wise choices can help with that.

After caring for her parents for 7 years, Sammamish resident Marky Olson began blogging for an eldercare website. She also re-connected with a friend from early teaching days who was also caring for an elderly parent. Both of them were published authors and professional speakers. They decided to write a book together and to speak publicly about caring for their parents. They constantly heard about the struggles others were facing with elderly parents. Though co-author Dauna Easley lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, the concerns were the same: ❉ Housing choices ❉ Medical issues ❉ Financial concerns❉ Communicating with

parents is often very difficult. Independence is one thing; self-centeredness is another.

❉ Long-distance caregiving❉ One parent is left alone

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any adult children are caring for parents who are aging. Though willing caregivers, many feel completely overwhelmed. These common facts lead to frustration: ❉ Lack of preparation, knowledge

or role modeling of caregiving. ❉ Elderly parents have not prepared. ❉ Most adult children are very adept

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life oblivious to your well-being. You can experience vibrant energy. Or you can procrastinate and miss out on the benefits of good health and exercise. You can revitalize yourself and face a new day in peace and harmony. Or you can wake up in the morning full of apathy because your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-gone. Just remember that every day provides a new opportunity for renewal—a new opportunity to recharge yourself instead of hitting the wall. All it takes is the desire, knowledge, and skill.”

What we are offered in this bestseller is a clear choice, success or failure. While life and its experiences differ day to day, year to year, the holiday season inevitably always sneaks up on us. The season in and of itself provides us with an opportunity for renewal, reflection and relaxation. Take advantage of it, we’re here to help.

Throughout this issue you will find ways to maintain seasonal healthy eating habits, what’s on in the community, interesting articles to expand your knowledge and a healthy celebration of the landscape around us. In Issaquah and Sammamish there are few more beautiful places than this to take note of some of best-selling and most effective advice ever put on paper.

Stephen R. Covey passed away in July of this year. However, he has a devoted following and continues to help millions to improve their lives and their businesses through his work.

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ushing through the holidays to reach that last deadline may demonstrate your commitment to becoming a partner, but submitting that slightly rushed portfolio will do little good to your chances. Indeed, the hugely popular Stephen R. Covey book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, advocates as its seventh habit: “preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have—you.” Put simply: Take some time for yourself.

The holidays provide us with the opportunity to spend time with family, sit by a warm fire and just generally reflect. However, so many of us see this time as distinctly optional, not necessary. Dr. Covey would argue otherwise.

The six preceding habits, (Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood, Synergize) while essential components in business, leadership and life are all largely dependent upon the seventh habit: “Sharpen The Saw.”

To sharpen the saw, means to have “a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual.”

Here are some examples of activities:❉ Physical: Beneficial eating, exercising, and resting ❉ social/emotional: Making social and meaningful connections with others ❉ mental: Learning, reading, writing, and teaching❉ sPiRitual: Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, prayer, or service.

Dr. Covey teaches that “As you renew yourself in each of the four areas, you create growth and change in your life. Sharpen the Saw keeps you fresh so you can continue to practice the other

six habits. You increase your capacity to produce and handle the challenges around you. Without this renewal, the body becomes weak, the mind mechanical, the emotions raw, the spirit insensitive, and the person selfish. Not a pretty picture, is it?”

He continues “Feeling good doesn’t just happen. Living a life in balance means taking the necessary time to renew yourself. It’s all up to you. You can renew yourself through relaxation. Or you can totally burn yourself out by overdoing everything. You can pamper yourself mentally and spiritually. Or you can go through

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from open fields and grazing cattle to homes, schools, commercial buildings and commuter traffic.

The years passed and Bill, now into his mid-80’s and his son Jeff moved across Newport Way. The old home gradually shrunk in on itself, and the home’s age began to show. Numerous times over the years Bill and Jeff were approached by potential buyers. Each time, they turned down the offers to purchase the home as Bill heard the buyer describe how they would tear down the old place and put something new in its place. Bill would look across the street, see the home and could feel the presence of his father peering out from the little window up in the attic. He just couldn’t let himself see the memory-filled home torn down.

Bill’s dilemma was solved last year when Lindsay and Grant Christensen approached Bill in hopes of buying the home. When the Somsaks heard Lindsay describe how she wanted to keep the home and bring it back to life, they knew this was the right person and the sale was completed.

Lindsay and Grant, both Liberty High School graduates had been looking for several years for an old home that they could save, remodel and turn it into a spa and salon. Lindsay, who had declared to her parents at age 3 that she was going to be a ‘hair dresser’ and own her own shop when she grew up, was now fulfilling her own prophesy as well as answering the prayers of Bill Somsak.

As the remodeling started to convert the home into the L15 Spa (the 15 is for 1915 and Lindsay’s lucky number), there were numerous conservations between the young couple, the Somsaks and Lindsay’s remodeling crew, including her father Mike Mehtala and brother-in-law Trent Christensen. It was during these discussions that the long-forgotten story of the largest Klan gathering in state history and the little arched window was brought to light.

Today the remodeling is almost complete, and the old tired home is again vibrant with new foundations, walls, hardwood floors and a beautiful spa and salon. In the process, not only has the home been given a new life, but Bill Somsak seems to have a new lease on life as well. He is excited to know that his childhood home will be able to celebrate its 100th birthday and perhaps survive for another 100 years.

Bill offered a touching affirmation of the developments as he humbly mused, “This is nice, it is still there and I can look up and see my memories.”

The next time you drive along Newport Way, look up to the little arched window and think of the spirit of Andrew Somsak, sitting alone in the dark, knowing 55,000 people wanted him and his family gone.

History is a funny thing. The Klan is gone, the Somsaks are still here and Lindsay and Grant are now looking out the little window at a peaceful and diverse community. We all have much to be thankful for. ❖

ested into the hillside, on the south side of Newport Way, lies an old home. Every day sees thousands of residents pass by the aging structure, very few aware of its tumultuous past and the small arched- shaped window, a legacy to courage.

Andrew Somsak and his wife Mary built the family home in 1915. Andrew came to the United States from Poland. He found work as a miner and also raised dairy cattle on the hillside above his home and down into the lands where Issaquah Valley Elementary and Aegis Living now stand. The hard working Somsaks were the very type of people the Klan wanted to run out of town and ultimately out of the country.

On July 26, 1924, the Klan sponsored the largest rally in Washington State history on the open fields bordered by today’s Newport Way, Highway 900 and the back of the Safeway and Target parking lot. The Issaquah Press reported in their August 1, 1924 edition that deputies counted over 11,000 cars, each with four to five passengers. The crowd was estimated to be between 44,000 and 55,000, all descending on a town

with a population of only 791 people in the 1920 census.

The Somsaks had good reason to worry since the Klan’s agenda was to keep the United States for white, American-born Protestants. As the Klan members began to arrive by their home, Andrew brought his wife and four children into the house. He locked and barred the doors, took his shotgun upstairs and sat behind the arched window in the attic ready to defend his family.

Although ultimately, no shots were

fired, one man’s stand against oppression has inspired his family for generations yet has largely disappeared from historical memory.

Andrew’s son, Bill Somsak, a life-long Issaquah resident recalls the hard time local Klan members gave to Catholic dairy farmers as they repeatedly bypassed the milk cans they set out for pick up and processing.

Returning from WWII, Bill married Eleanor and raised their own two children in the home, as the view from the window gradually changed

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erry Klein might just be the most interesting man in Issaquah. As the owner of J. Klein Art Photography, Klein shoots as many as 100,000 colorful images every year. But Klein‘s own story

is as intriguing as the subjects he sees through his lens. He has been a doctoral chemist, a college professor, a pioneer Kodak digital photography

inventor, and is now an acclaimed aerial photographer.

“I am a person who has never quite figured out what to do”, admits Klein. With an undergraduate Chemistry degree from Seattle Pacific, Klein received his Chemistry PhD from Yale University. Klein then spent several

years as a professor at the University of Wyoming, as a visiting professor at Columbia University, and as a special research Fellow in Biometric Chemistry at the National Institute of Health.

Eventually, Klein admits, that he “wrote-off academia” and spent 22-years in the Kodak Camera Company Research Labs, Klein was part of an elite group assigned to “define the post-film digital future” for Kodak. After the Kodak Company dismissed early digital photography, Klein was nearing another career

crossroads. After meeting his wife Cindy and moving home to the Northwest, Klein owned and operated a photographic and digital imaging lab in Seattle until Cindy needed some Real Estate photos taken of a client’s home. Armed with his camera and years of photographic pioneering know-how, the pictures turned into a business, with some of Jerry’s real estate photographs

eventually gracing the pages of Architectural Digest magazine.

In order to capture some of those 100,000 images every year, Klein often takes to the air in a helicopter with a door removed, so he can lean out over his subject, his camera in hand and his eye to the viewfinder.

His portfolio is full of images captured during both his aerial photo-shoots, and his mountain climbing here in the Northwest. “I have climbed 113 mountain peaks in the Northwest, and all of them in the winter”, adds Klein. The countless photos from these climbing adventures are only some of the nearly 500 images that make up his website gallery. Klein and his wife Cindy produce all their work, fitting for residential, corporate, or commercial artistic use, from their home studio in the Sycamore neighborhood in Issaquah. Klein’s website is a testament to his lifetime passion of photography. I guess you could say that Jerry Klein is always changing, and always developing.

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• Be secure in the immediate assurance of LifeCare™

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Call us today at (425) 427-2929 to arrange a tour. � en talk to us about your timeline, and see the remarkable options available now and in the future!

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Now That’s Entertainment.Now That’s Snoqualmie Casino.

I-90 East - Exit 27 • SNOQUALMIE, WA • 425.888.1234 • snocasino.com

Experience the thrill of Vegas-style gaming and world-class entertainment mere minutes from Seattle, 20 minutes from Bellevue. From the fast-paced gaming � oor, to the upscale lounges and bars, the action is endless. Add a renowned concert venue, exceptional restaurants and dining, a swanky cigar lounge, and you’re a world away from boredom. With unrivaled natural surroundings and majestic views of the Cascade Mountains, Snoqualmie Casino o� ers classic elegance in a sophisticated Northwest setting.

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