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contentsWINE FOOD HOME GARDEN TRAVEL COMMUNITY

Water in the gardenWhat garden is truly complete without the sound and beauty of water? Think of the beautiful gardens you have visited: a water feature of some form is probably an integral component to many of your favorite garden spaces.

financeFamily budget, get back to basics!

what is happeningInteresting things currently happening in our communities

shoppingBring spring into your home

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food & winePreparing fresh duck

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When we published the first edition of Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond… magazine in January 2009, it took great faith to believe that a high quality magazine could be developed just as the national and local economy was sailing into a full-scale depression.

I am happy to report that after six editions, mailing close to 200,000 copies, our faith has been justified! The magazine has received praise for the positive nature of its editorials and its focus on telling great stories about local people and events.

The first six editions landed in the mailboxes of virtually every household in the entire Issaquah School District, which begins in the Lakemont area of Bellevue and extends halfway up the Plateau.

We are excited to announce that the next edition, coming in May, will include residents in the northern end of the plateau—the 98074 zip code—in order to expand to serve the entire Sammamish community. At the same time, we’ll be refining our list, which might exclude some current recipients. Please let us know if you’d like to continue receiving Issaquah, Sammamish and Beyond… Just go to our website, www.isandbeyond.com, and fill out the free subscription form with your name and address to ensure you continue to receive the magazine.

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contributing authorsDar Webb Is the founding principal of Darwin Webb Landscape Architects, P.S. and has been designing gardens, estates and outdoor living spaces

throughout the greater Puget Sound region and beyond for over 20 years.

Recently Lynn Rehn launched mycheflynn, a service where she will shop, execute a top quality meal or dinner party for you at your own home.

Terry J. LaBrue, APR, is a public relations consultant and a long-time resident of the Eastside where he lives with his wife, Linda, and their three dogs.

His practice focuses on food, travel and tourism.

Stacy Strickland has lived in Issaquah for over 20 years and is proud to be a part of a community event as powerful as Issaquah’s Relay For Life. As a

corporate trainer, she loves the fact that she can help share with others what the American Cancer Society has to offer to our Issaquah community.

Susan Lawerence has more than 20 years of experience providing wealth management services. She specializes in investment policy, portfolio

construction, money management, risk management, and legacy planning. A native of the Puget Sound area, Susan lives with her husband and three children in Issaquah.

Christie Santodomingo is a National Board certified teacher. She lives in the Issaquah Highlands with her husband Rey and their son Daniel.

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wThe proper planning of a family budget can go a long way to reduce day-to-day stress.

With all the turmoil in the financial markets it appears that many people are now taking a hard look at their personal financial health. It is important to know key financial concepts such as living and investing within a range that you can afford. As a financial advisor, I know that in order to have a high probability of stable finances it is critical to have knowledge of key financial principles to lean on so you can increase the probability of success. Throughout my years of providing advice to clients, I have consistently reviewed key financial principles with them. In this article I will share with you three fundamental financial principles and hopefully you will use them to keep yourself on track towards building and maintaining financial independence.

Budgeting to live within your means.

Have a written budget, know how much you should spend on key areas, review it regularly, and keep to your budget.

A goal not written is only a wish. Some people have the mindset of “why save because I might lose all my money so I want to enjoy it now” and at the other end of thought spectrum are those who say “I must save every

penny and sacrifice enjoyment now so I can relax in the golden years.” A well planned budget can actually help you avoid these extremes and provide you a lot of opportunity to enjoy your life along the way and

provide enough money for the golden years—a balanced budget is the key.

Housing Cost: We have all read stories about people being told they could afford a high priced home and because they had no real guidance on how to compare home prices with their personal income, they ended up accepting the financing and eventually losing the home and their credit rating.

How much should be allocated for rent or a payment on a home? A good guide is around 33% of your net income. For example, if your net income per month is $2,500, then you should not spend more than $850 on housing. If your housing is a mortgage then include the total sum of principle, interest, and taxes as your housing amount. If you finance your home with an adjustable rate mortgage, you should budget to the amount the payment will be after the mortgage rate adjusts to the higher amount, not to the current amount.

Savings Amount: How much should I allocate to savings? Answer: 10 to 15% of your gross income is

a good guide depending on your situation. A key principle is that your first savings needs set aside for an emergency fund in case of loss of income from job loss. Therefore, before you buy a home you should have in savings three to six months of your net income, and to be safe in this economy you need to be closer to the six months of savings. This should be set aside in a savings account invested in money market fund or CD’s. After this has been done, the next place to save is through a savings plan such as a 401(k), or an IRA.

These are just the first areas to focus on in your budgeting. Once you have these two items written down then continue to write down all other potential expenditures and set a limit on each and keep to it. If you would like more information on this topic feel free to contact me at 425-369-1423 for my free copy of “Ten Tips for Staying on Budget.”

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Family budget, get back to basics!

by Susan Lawrence


Artists in ActionArtists in Action events invite

the public to downtown Issaquah to watch artists demonstrate their skills and methods. Spring 2010 dates include Friday, March 19 and Friday, April 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. These free events are a unique opportunity to observe artists working in more than a dozen different mediums, demonstrating their techniques and sharing their talent and enthusiasm. Past Artists in Action participants have included glass blowers, painters, pastel artists, bead makers, ceramic artists working on potters’ wheels and hand building, print makers, stone carvers and metal workers. Artists in Action are hosted by artEAST, the City of Issaquah, the Downtown Issaquah Association, Art by Fire, Museo Art School and participating artists.

New Restaurant opens in Gilman Village

Experienced restaurateur, Sean Quinn has opened the Flat Iron Grill in the location that formerly housed the Iris Grill. While open for simpler fare during lunch, the Flat Iron provides a high quality dining experience for dinner guests. Their specialties are seafood and steaks prepared with a South American flair. The restaurant had a soft opening in early February. 317 NW Gilman Blvd, 657-0373, www.theflatirongrill.com.

New Drop-In Center for Children

Adventure Kids Playcare is a unique drop-in child care and entertainment center for kids ages 6-weeks to 12-years-old. Kids can play, explore, and learn in a safe and secure environment. Adventure Kids Playcare will host a grand opening April 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following the opening, operating hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m; Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

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Back of Bella Deli OpensDowntown Issaquah has gained

a delicious deli located in the fully-remodeled space just “in back of Vino Bella” hence the name “Back of Bella.” The deli is a family operation with owner Claude Blumenzweig’s sister Cecile as the creative force in the deli. The deli offers wonderful hot and cold sandwiches, Panini’s, soups and salads and other deli fare. In the evening, the deli will offer guests of Vino Bella food options not available before the deli opened. The deli offers catering, local deliveries and special event services. 15 NW Alder Place; 961.0993.

Boehm’s Chocolates Celebrates 54 Years in Issaquah

Bernard Garbusjuk, son Tyson and daughter Narissa, the team running Boehm’s Chocolates, are proud to celebrate the anniversary of Boehm’s moving to Issaquah in April 1956. Legions of Northwest families return to the Edelweiss Chalet to stock up on Boehm’s products each year. The Garbusjuk family invites you to visit and walk the beautiful grounds around the chalet. 255 NE Gilman Blvd; 392-6652.


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When my niece Noel was learning to cook, she told me she wanted to roast a duck.

“Is it complicated Aunt Lynnie?” she asked.

I told Noel that roasting a duck takes time and can be complicated, but when the process is broken down into three easy steps, it’s not too hard!

Issaquah markets never seem to fail me—I discovered that the Front Street Market will order fresh duck for customers!

To make this tasty and healthful main dish, I broke the best preparation method down to the three steps: Marinate, Steam, Roast. You will need some large gallon Ziploc baggies, kitchen twine, kitchen shears,

a roasting pan, a large pot and three heat proof soufflé cups to invert in the pot to build your own steam rack.

The preparation of the raw duck is going to play an important role in your finished product. The day before you plan to cook the duck, trim off any visible fat and remove the wing tips because they are too bony for use. Next, get out those kitchen shears and snip out the breast bone, which you can access from the neck. This will make carving the cooked duck really easy. Finally, gently prick the thighs of the bird with a fork, but be careful not to pierce the flesh. Choose a marinade from the three recipes at our website: Asian, Pear Cider, or Cherry wine. Place the duck and the marinade into

a Ziploc bag and place it into your refrigerator for 12 hours. Periodically turn the duck in the marinade to fully cover it.

On cooking day, preheat your oven to 375. Stuff your marinated duck with the aromatics, if called for, and then tie up your duck: First, place a long piece of string under the back by the wings and tie the wings tightly to the body. Next, tie the legs together with another piece of twine. Place three inverted, heat-proof bowls in the bottom of the pot to create a steam rack, and set the duck on top. Pour the marinade over the duck and add enough water to bring the water to within about a half inch of the top of the glass bowls. Turn on the heat and bring the pot to a simmer. Then cover the pot and steam for 40 minutes. Steaming the duck will extract quite a bit of the fat. After it’s been steamed, remove the bird from the pot and place breast side down onto your roasting rack in your oven. If you do not have a rack, set the duck on top of roughly cut onion, celery, carrots, and/or lemon slices, in the bottom of your roasting pan. Chefs call this a raft.

Do not toss your cooking liquid! For the sauce, strain the liquid from the pot into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When the sauce has been chilled, you can remove the hardened fat from the top of the

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liquid, leaving you with a fine stock for the sauce reduction.

Put your defatted duck, breast down, into the preheated oven (375 degrees). Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes and then flip the bird so it sits breast side up. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue roasting for 45 minutes to an hour. If the wings begin to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.

Meanwhile, prepare your sauce. Take your strained and defatted stock and add the ingredients for whichever marinade recipe you chose. The Asian duck has no sauce recipe - serve it with hoisin sauce, sweet chili sauce, or my favorite, Siracha sauce, also known as Asian ketchup.

Let the cooked duck stand for 20 minutes with a tent of aluminum foil covering it before carving and plating.

If roasting a duck still seems too complicated, or you don’t agree that that marinating, breast bone surgery, pricking, tying, steaming, de-fatting, roasting and saucing is an exciting and fun way to make a delicious dish (gasp!), you can always pick up the phone and order a beautifully whole-roasted duck to go from Mandarin Garden restaurant on Sunset Blvd, or from the new Chinese Dim sum Barbecue restaurant, Macky’s in Gilman village. Either owner restaurant will carve it for you!

Please visit www.isandbeyond.com for the duck sauce recipes.

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The King County Library System Foundation, headquartered in Issaquah, has teamed up with professional writer and plateau resident Terry LaBrue to publish a 192-page cookbook entitled Literary Feast, the Famous Authors Cookbook.

Terry spent three years collecting nearly 100 outstanding food, drink and dessert recipes, along with 92 famous author profiles and their personal perspective on their favorite recipes. Notable Northwest authors such as J.A Jance, Garth Stein, John

Nance, John Saul, and Nancy Pearl are featured, along with former Issaquah resident Deb Caletti.

“This is a true crossover book that combines reader’s interest in bestselling authors with literacy insight, family histories, regional comforts and even a few love stories,” Terry said, describing the project

Jeanne Thorsen, Executive Director of the KCLS Foundation, sees the book as a wonderful resource. In addition, all the profits from book sales will be used to support literacy

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and reading programs in all 44 King County Libraries.

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What do you do when you confront a challenging situation, with no easy solution in sight? Most people rant for a bit and then walk away figuring that nothing can be done. Many say, “The problem is too big and I am too small to make a difference.”

Fortunately for our community, Vicki Hoffman had a different perspective when she arrived in

Issaquah 14 years ago and found our school district had been forced to make significant cutbacks in funding of arts education, due in great part to the unequal funding of education by our state.

Although May is Arts Education Month in Washington and politicians tout the value of art as part of a well-rounded education, they seem

to do little to support it. Washington state legislature passed a mandate all students receive a comprehensive sequential K-12 education in the arts, but like many education programs, they left the mandate unfunded.

While this is a nationwide issue, the Issaquah school district has only one elementary school with an art specialist. In middle schools, art is an elective taught by teachers who are also teaching a primary subject such as math, which means they may not even have any background in art. There are art teachers in high schools where it is also an elective, but is a required credit needed for high school graduation. This leaves the majority of students passing through the district from kindergarten to high school with few opportunities to engage in the arts.

Vicki Hoffman has a passion for the arts (defined as visual, dance, drama and music) and the advantages for students of learning arts. Her training as an art therapist reinforces her belief in the value of the arts in the educational process. She is quick to point out how art and music are tied to higher test scores and suggests that parents make sure their children’s education includes art to equip them with the 21st century learning skills they need to succeed.

After a two-year term as PTA president at Clark Elementary, Vicki made the decision to throw her bountiful energy into helping Issaquah School District students receive more arts education. While she is the first to say that it was not a one-woman effort, Vicki is a great motivator and has encouraged hundreds of people to join her efforts.

Slowly, Vicki and her colleagues began to revive the district’s volunteer Art Docent program with support and funding from local PTA groups. Today, there are trained art docents in almost every elementary school in the district. This year, thanks to Donna Gelinas, grade level lesson plans

Vicki Hoffman (green sweater) and fellow art docent Shelly Vollstedt lead a teacher workshop.

by Fred NystromOne determined woman helped make a difference for thousands of Issaquah School District students.

Vicki Hoffman: applying creativity to a complex challenge


are available on the PTSA Council website for docents and teachers to utilize. There are now docents volunteering at Tiger Mountain High School and Echo Glen. Most any teacher who wants a docent can be partnered with one.

A training program is in place to equip docents with the knowledge of various techniques and materials to tie art lessons with applicable academic subjects.

To fund this expansive and vital program, Vicki and others, such as fellow art docent Connie Rawson, spend a good deal of time writing grant requests and hunting for art supplies and materials. Vicki has been described as squeezing the most out of each dime from her Issaquah Arts Commission Grants.

Vicki helps coordinate the volunteer program using Art Docent Chairs at each school and acts as the Art Liaison to the PTA Council Board, keeping them up to date on the successes and challenges. She is also coordinating art opportunities within the Issaquah Community, such as ArtEast classes and Students Show.

Thanks to another grant from the Issaquah Arts Commission, in 2009 Vicki spearheaded a middle school art program at the drop in center run by Katie Hirshberg at the Issaquah Community Center.

In the future, Vicki wants to partner with the school district. Her vision is to “make hands-on art training available to any of our wonderful teachers that would like to integrate more art into their everyday classroom curriculum.”

As a community, we are all benefiting because Vicki did not walk away from the unfunded state mandate for art education. Her vision, tenacity and positive outlook has improved the educational experience for all our students.

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Perhaps the best thing to come out of the 2008 Legislative session in Olympia was a little-noticed law designed to promote Washington agricultural products and, as a result, opened opportunities for small craft distillers to produce spirits using at least half their raw ingredients from Washington.

A decade ago, when craft brewing was just beginning to make headlines, the world of beer was controlled by giant breweries and their bland beers. Then laws changed to allow small craft breweries; now we can find great craft beers in the supermarket or buy directly from Rogue Brewery’s Brew Pub on Sunset Ave.

The same story is unfolding for craft distilleries. After obtaining rather onerous federal and state permits, craft distillers can produce up to 20,000 gallons of spirits per year, which would fill 125,000 bottles of 80-proof vodka, gin, whiskey or other spirits. These craft distillers can have a tasting room and serve up to two ounce samples to guests, and they can sell two liters per day per customer.

One of the pioneers in the craft distilling world is Berle “Rusty” Figgins, Jr. A Walla Walla native, Rusty grew up in the wine business, first working with his brother Gary Figgins at the renowned Leonetti Cellar, and then as winemaker at

several other noted Washington wineries. Rusty is now taking skills honed through his winemaking experience and applying them to making high quality whiskey and Peruvian-style brandy. To ensure his success as a distiller, Rusty obtained his Master Distiller certificate.

In 2009, Rusty obtained the necessary permits and opened

Ellensburg Distilleryby Fred NystromA little art, a little science, a dose of magic.

David Irons of Sammamish purchases the first bottle of whiskey from distiller Rusty Figgins.

Wooden barrels age and impart flavors to whiskey and brandy.


The Ellensburg Distillery and began to create two high-quality, delicious spirits. The first is Gold Buckle Club Washington Frontier-Style Malt Whiskey. This is a single-malt, single-barrel, cask-strength whiskey at 82.6 proof, 41.3 percent alcohol by volume. The first bottle sold for $110 to Sammamish resident and former King County Councilman David Irons. David even helped attach the label, which Rusty promptly signed for him, providing a rare souvenir for Irons: “there are only 300 hand filled bottles per cask,” says Rusty.

Rusty is experimenting with the Washington’s first commercial planting of rye in decades and looking at other heritage grains, such as Emmer and Spelt that are high in starch and low in protein to make into spirits.

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What garden is truly complete without the sound and beauty of water?

Think of the beautiful gardens you have visited: a water feature of some form

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wWater features can take on many forms and characteristics, from a small bubbling stone or vase with the soothing sounds of trickling water to a large feature pumping several hundred gallons per minute, masking unwanted freeway noise. Even a simple basin of water, filled periodically by a rainstorm or irrigation over-spray reflects the sky above while providing a temporary bath for visiting birds. Water features can mask or drown out unwanted noise, provide the soothing sounds of moving or falling water, create wildlife habitat, provide visual beauty and drama, and provide a cooling effect during hot summer days. They can be natural or architectural, traditional or contemporary. When designed properly, they reinforce the design of the home and garden and integrate with other features of the garden to provide a soothing atmosphere.

While few people argue the positive attributes of a beautiful water feature,

many are apprehensive about adding water to the garden. Maintenance concerns always top the list: everyone has seen poorly designed features with green slimy water or experienced the difficulty of keeping water clear and free of unwanted algae. With the rise of West Nile disease, the fear of creating a mosquito habitat is a real concern. While no water feature is completely maintenance free, ongoing maintenance can be kept to a minimum with proper planning, design and construction. Budget is also a common concern: In terms of cost, water features can range from as little as a few hundred dollars for a high-quality prefabricated fountain that can be filled and plugged in, to several thousand dollars or more for a custom designed feature built to your exact requirements.

When adding a fountain or water feature to the garden, there are many things to consider. First, think about the design or character of the feature

you want. Do you want a prefabricated stand alone fountain, or one that is custom designed and built? What type of sound are you looking for: a bubbling trickle or large torrent creating lots of white noise? What are the characteristics of the site: a small intimate courtyard or a large garden with open spaces? Is your garden natural or formal? What is your budget? Do you want to chemically treat the water to keep it clear, or establish a balanced ecosystem to keep the water clear naturally? All of these things should be carefully considered before deciding on a specific look or type of feature. Consulting with a landscape architect, garden designer, or landscape contractor who has experience with the type of feature you are looking for can help save time and money once you decide to move ahead.

While the design, cost, and characteristics of a water feature can span the full spectrum, if you are creating a custom-built fountain or feature and artificially moving and storing water, several basic components are critical. First and foremost is waterproofing. There are several different materials typically used for lining water features. The most cost effective is using a rubber or PVC liner. Liners come in rolls of varying lengths and can be custom cut to create any shape desired. For large features or ponds, sections of liner can be melded or spliced together. Once the hole is dug and the liner installed (typically over some kind of protection layer like old carpeting or felt), rock is typically added to create the finished look. Another option is to form the basin with steel-reinforced concrete or gunite (sprayed on concrete similar to how swimming pools are constructed), and then apply an elastic waterproofing material prior to adding stone or other aesthetic finishes. While rubber liners are cost effective and relatively easy to install by the “do-it-yourselfer,” I steer my

Natural and formal stone elements add drama to this entry fountain.


clients away from this option in all but the smallest of features. No matter how carefully they are installed, liner systems will leak at some time down the road. Well-built concrete features are nearly bullet-proof and will provide decades of dependable service.

The next major component to take into consideration is how to keep the water clear: naturally or artificially. With a natural feature, the goal is to create a balanced miniature ecosystem. Aquatic plants, fish, frogs, and snails are all vital components to create a balanced system. Keeping the water oxygenated and shaded during hot spells, if possible, help keep unwanted

algae blooms in check. Time and a certain amount of trial and error are usually required to create a balanced biology in your pond, but the efforts can be well worth it. Pets can freely drink from your feature, along with birds and other types of wildlife. You also get to enjoy the beauty of aquatic plants and fish in your pond.

The alternate way to keep the water clear is to treat it chemically, and or with ultra-violet light. While many people are concerned with potentially harmful chemicals in the water for pets and wildlife, it is possible to keep the water clear with small amounts of bromine and an in-line ultraviolet

The perfect place for a small pond is an unused section of yard. Such a feature can be installed over a weekend.

The unkempt area in the before photo had long been an overlooked and overrun part of the backyard. Using the design and installation services offered by David Rogers of Issaquah Landscaping 392-6123, the space was totally repurposed into a rock-lined pond with a small waterfall to add the pleasant white-noise. Small gold fish were purchased from Blue Sierra Fish 392-5360 to maintain the water quality and prevent mosquito larvae.

Now this once neglected area provides a beautiful and calming space for the family to enjoy.

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filter. When designed and managed correctly, these can provide clear water that is safe for animals.

A well thought out and executed mechanical system is the final component to creating a properly functioning and easy to maintain system. Important considerations include pump size and type, a way to periodically drain the system for routine maintenance, auto-fill to keep the water level consistent, and filtration. There are two basic types of pumps, centrifugal and submersible. In most home garden features, the submersible pump is the best choice. The pump is submerged in the lowest point of the feature and pumps water back up to the water feature source. Historically, submersible pumps were often housed in the bottom of the pond, making routine maintenance difficult. Now, it’s much more typical to house the pump, filters, and auto-fill mechanism in a separate vault, making access for maintenance easy and convenient. A strainer and separate filter should always be placed at the intake pipe in front of the pump to make sure water entering the pump is free of debris and particulates. Housing the pump outside of the feature makes draining and cleaning your fountain much easier as well. To avoid standing water, which can create prime mosquito habitat, it’s best to run the feature constantly, so it’s important to make the system as energy efficient as possible. Choosing the correct type and size of pump and pipe is critical to creating the effect you want without wasting energy.

Water features can be simple or complex and can be created for just about any budget level. When properly designed and constructed, custom fountains or water features add visual beauty, drama, and the element of sound to your garden experience.


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I was busy being a teenager in 1992 when my world changed. My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. Sadly, his fight ended only six weeks after it began. I wish that I had known at that difficult time about the American Cancer Society’s programs and services for people impacted by cancer.

Over the years, other family members faced their own battles with cancer. I finally found a way to fight back in 2005, when an article in the Issaquah Press highlighting the local Relay For Life event caught my eye and my interest. Since then, I have become a team captain, a planning team member, and, currently, event co-chair. The best part is that through

my involvement with Relay For Life, I have met people from all over our community who share my passion for fighting back and promoting the goal of eradicating cancer.

In 1985, Oncologist Dr. Gordon Klatt was challenged by the American Cancer Society’s reduced budget, which threatened to reduce services available to his cancer patients. Dr. Klatt, an avid runner, came up with an idea to raise money for the American Cancer Society that would grow into an international event. Along with family, friends, and coworkers, Dr. Klatt pledged to walk for 24 hours if people sponsored him with donations.

Over the years, Relay For Life has developed into a team-based

event that focuses on honoring those fighting cancer, remembering those who have lost their battle, and bringing communities together to fight back against cancer. As Dr. Klatt says, Relay For Life is an event where you honor those you know who have been diagnosed with cancer and with people who understand exactly how you feel and want to help in a tangible way.

Today, more than 3.5 million people participate in Relay For Life events around the world. As the largest fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life has allowed the Society to be the second largest financial supporter in the fight against cancer—second only to the US Government. In addition to supporting research, the Society focuses on education of early cancer detection and prevention, advocacy

Issaquah Relay For LifeOverlake Hospital team leading survivors through the first lap of the relay.

by Stacy StricklandHow the Relay impacts lives in this community and motivates them to fight back—one step at a time.


support through the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and patient services for those diagnosed with cancer.

In Issaquah, 2010 marks our 12th Relay For Life season. During the first weekend in June, teams from our community will take to the track at Skyline High School for 18 hours, walking all night to represent the fight against cancer. During the event, we will honor local survivors with a celebration walk, light Luminaries in honor or in memory of our loved ones affected by the disease, and we will renew our passion for the fight that will continue until there is a cure.

To become involved in Issaquah’s Relay For Life, visit our website at www.issaquahrelayforlife.org. We invite you to form a team, or just come to Skyline to watch the relay and support the students and adults who are walking. To learn more about the American Cancer Society’s patient services, volunteer programs, and more, contact 800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.

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The Coho Café offers Happy Hour in their bar and cocktail lounge, which is family and kid friendly, and during the summer on their spacious patio. They feature their small plate selections and their ahi, halibut and chicken tacos all at reduced prices, and offer $2 off wines by the glass, $1.50 off of their innovative specialty cocktail list and $1 off all well drinks and draft beers. At Coho, it’s not just one happy hour, but four hours every day, from 3-6 p.m. and again from 9 to closing. The 9-Close Happy Hour has additional menu options available. Additionally, Coho offers discounted movie tickets for the Regal Cinema, which makes it the perfect spot to stop for a pre-movie snack, drink or meal.Agave Cocina and Tequilas 1048 NE Park Dr. Highlands

Agave Cocina serves outstanding authentic Mexican food in the Highlands. Happy Hour is seven days a week from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and again from 9 p.m. to close. Their hand-shaken margaritas, $4 during happy hour, are made on the spot. They have over 90 tequilas to choose from and a must is their Agaverita. In addition, they have over a dozen red and white wines, including choices from Chile, Spain, Argentina as well as some local favorites. All draft beers

As a young family with two growing boys, my wife Lenore and I are no strangers to dining on a budget. Even when we have to cut corners, we have determined that fun and quality dining fare should never be a sacrifice. Therefore, we had to find a way to enjoy the finer things in life without over indulging, and more importantly, over spending. The solution is one of mankind’s greatest inventions—Happy Hour.

There are several restaurants in the Issaquah/Sammamish area that offer Happy Hour specials. In my research, I have discovered that the essence of Happy Hour is not where you go, but when you go. There is no need to downgrade or overspend when you can simply reschedule. Happy Hour is great for a date, and some restaurants even have family-friendly Happy Hours.

Here are a few of our favorites for a great happy hour experiences.Tutta Bella 715 Northwest Gilman Boulevard

Aperitivo Italiano (Italian Happy Hour) is just one of the wonderful Italian traditions celebrated Monday thru Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at

Tutta Bella. They offer $2 off all draft beers and all wines by the glass and $3 off all of their signature Italian cocktails. A personal favorite is the stuzzichini – little bites including marinated Italian olive mix, candied hazelnuts and a trio of rosemary parm cantuccia for $2 each. The appetizers are all $5 or less, including the incredible marinated beets, prosciutto and arugula and caputo with a trio of Italian spreads. The Regina Margherita pizza is also a great Happy Hour option at only $6.

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Pogacha offers a nice, cozy atmosphere and friendly service. Happy Hour runs from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to closing Monday through Friday, and 2 to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Thursday is a very special night, as Happy Hour runs from 3:30 p.m. to closing. Be sure to get there early to get a table in the bar area. The menu prices range between $3 and $7.50. The pizzas are awesome, with a great variety from healthy to indulgent. Other choices include their sinful huge mound of garlic fries and the fried mozarella and fried ravioli.

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March 30: Puppets Please Marionettes at the Issaquah Library The Issaquah Library is hosting

Puppets Please Marionettes at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. All ages (children under five must be accompanied by an adult) are welcome. The puppets sing, dance, and laugh their way with hilarity into this variety show. One hundred free tickets per show will be available at the front desk starting at 10 a.m. on the day of the event. Sponsored by the Friends of the Issaquah Library. For more information about call 392-5430 or visit www.kcls.org/issaquah.

April 2: Issaquah’s Underwater Egg Hunt and CarnivalThe 4th annual underwater

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Make the most of the warmer weather by gathering the family for a fun day in Issaquah and Sammamish during the months of March and April. For more local events visit our online calendar at www.isandbeyond.com.

March 2: It’s a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party at the Issaquah LibraryAt 7 p.m., children ages three

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(425) 557-7829 | www.lagarllitosgarden.comEnrolling Now!

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Rehabilitation

Deep tissue & rehabilitation specialist with 13-years experience treating: back, neck, knee, arm

and leg pain as well as whiplash and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Michael Johnson, LMPMassage Therapy

425-246-6239DownTown Issaquah - MA10019

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Specializing in quality remodels that blend seemlessly into the existing structure. Call us today and let us help you

with your remodel!

Our work was proudly featured in the Winter 2009 issue of Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond...

425.270.4755

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with Miss SueAges 3-7• Ballet, basic • tumbling, tap2 days a week • on the Plateau

DANCE

425.443.5737Tuition or Drop In • 27 Years ExperienceMbr. of Dance Educators of America

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$10 OFF Color $5 OFF CutFREE Consultation

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Meadow Shopping CenterValid only with Lisa, Sherise, Stephanie. New Clients Only.

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April 24: Annual Family Arbor Day Park Clean Up at Pine Lake Park Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor

Day with your family and friends by attending an organized clean-up at Pine Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your gloves and wear sturdy work shoes as you will be planting, weeding, and removing branches from winter storms. Barbeque hot dogs will be provided for all volunteers. For more information visit www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/Volunteers.aspx or contact Dawn Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Sammamish, at 295-0556.

April 27: Spring Open House at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

Located in Bellevue, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, all-girls, independent, college-preparatory school serving students in grades 5 through 12. Attending the Spring Open House from 4-5:30 p. m. is an excellent way to determine if Forest Ridge is the right place for your daughter. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., check-in location at Sacred Heart Center (Administration Building). For more information including directions, visit www.forestridge.org.

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