Notes from the publisher

We at Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond… have a challenge for you. This year, let’s make the holidays better for our families and our community by choosing to reduce the frenetic running around the county in search of the perfect party favor or holiday gift. Instead, let’s purchase all our goods and services in Issaquah and Sammamish. During the next month, as the pace of life begins to pick up speed, stay off I-90 and I-405, and spend your time and money in stores along Front Street, Gilman Blvd or 228th, keeping holiday buying at home.

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This edition of Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond… focuses on the link between strong local schools and a strong community, and demonstrates that we can’t have one without the other. If we want the advantages of a vibrant, healthy and prosperous community, we need to do everything possible to make certain our school system is well-funded, supported by the community and able to graduate students who are prepared for today’s job market.

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In January, 2009, the first issue of Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond… magazine was mailed to 30,000 households in the Issaquah and Sammamish areas. The positive reception has been a welcome reward for members of the Nystrom family. Issaquah therapist and author Anita Bosler said “I just wanted to compliment you and Mardi on the new issue of Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond….  We receive many local publications that I usually skim briefly before recycling.  I read your issue cover to cover. The design, article selection and writing are all excellent.”

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When our family moved to Issaquah in the early 1980’s, we joined about 7,000 residents in the city. Everyone else around the downtown portion of Issaquah lived in rural King Country. How the years have improved things!

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