Work, wine, WOW and welcome are making the news in Issaquah and Sammamish. All of them are big pluses for the community.
Let’s start with work. Today, in the center pages of The Reporter, is a look at more than two dozen businesses that bring us a wide variety of goods and services. We’re calling attention to them in our “Spotlight on Business.”
Too often we take business in our community for granted. We expect the stores or shops to be open when we need something. But that only can happen if they survive and prosper. Which means, of course, that we have to frequent them with our dollars.
Investing locally is one of the best returns on our dollars. The taxes we pay for these goods help support government. The rest of the money goes to provide the jobs that we all need for a prosperous community.
Check these businesses out – and remember to shop locally.
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Ah, wine. Yes, the Wine Walk returns to downtown Issaquah on March 1, giving us the second in a four-month effort to beat the winter blues. There will be eight wineries pouring and numerous shops and stores staying open from 6-9 p.m. The variety of wine that will be available for sampling is just what we need at what often is a dreary time of the year.
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The WOW factor takes us to Sammamish where the city has approved two agreements with the YMCA for the Sammamish Community and Aquatic Center. The $30 million project got a “thumbs up” in a November vote. This deal has been three years in the making and should provide another top-notch amenity for Sammamish.
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Last, but certainly not least, is a welcome – if that’s we can call it – to Ron Thiele, who is stepping up to become Issaquah’s school superintend from his post as associate superintendent.
As School Board President Brian Deagle aptly noted, Thiele “has the proven track record and positive relationships to seamlessly continue the major initiatives that we have in place.”
Issaquah has a suburb school system. With Thiele taking charge, it will be in good hands.
– Craig Groshart, Issaquah & Sammamish Reporter
