By Dave LederZillah Lakes Inn is open for

business, but the project still has a long way to go before the full vision is realized.

Four of the seven rooms in the new Yakima Valley Highway

boutique hotel have been available since mid-November, and owners Doug and Pam Lakman are planning to offer three more rooms

by next month.A little further down the line, the

Zillah Lakes Inn Yakima Valley — originally called Zillah Oakes Inn as a tribute to local pioneer Thomas Oakes — will feature a second building with five guest rooms and a community kitchen.

The Lakmans are glad to have the grand opening behind them, though the next few weeks could prove a little hectic, holiday plans notwithstanding.

“We’re glad to be open, but there’s still a lot of work to do,” said Doug Lakman, the site manager

of the Zillah Lakes residential community and building manager of the hotel. “People who have stayed with us have really enjoyed themselves, and it’s only going to get better.”

The Zillah Lakes Inn is in the heart of wine country, just minutes from a variety of vineyards and tasting rooms.

The 3,000-square-foot property overlooks a small fishing lake stocked with 5-pound bass and offers views of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier. Outdoor activities abound, with walking trails, bicycling and golf all available on

the grounds.Even in the winter months, guests

can enjoy their stunning natural surroundings while sitting by a lakeside gas fire pit.

“The concept for this place was to be a small, higher-end place to stay for a weekend or a week,” Lakman said. “We’re not trying to compete with the large hotel chains. The idea is to give people something they can’t get anywhere else.”

In addition to the obvious natural

amenities, the inn itself offers ample reasons for an extended visit. Oversized rooms, high-quality furniture, luxury vinyl flooring and large windows are just a few examples of the higher standards the Lakmans have introduced.

Six of the existing rooms are 450 square feet, and the seventh is an 800-square-foot master suite designed for longer stays.

Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions with a full cable lineup, in-room refrigerators and complimentary laundry services.

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“People who have

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enjoyed themselves, and it’s only going to get better.”

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Doug and Pam Lakman recently opened Zillah Lakes Inn, a seven-room, high-end boutique hotel off the Yakima Valley Highway. The couple hopes to offer more than just a place to stay, providing opportunities for recreation and socialization.

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Almost everything you see at Zillah Lakes Inn was purchased in the Yakima Valley.

“One thing we are proud of is that we worked with all local subcontractors and bought all of the furniture and fixtures from businesses right here in the Valley,” Lakman said. “We contributed a lot to the local economy with this project.”

Aside from being comfortable

and contemporary, the Zillah Lakes Inn also features environmentally friendly technology such as solar panels, air-infused showers and high-efficiency lighting. Barrels will also be stationed below the gutters to recycle rain water.

“The idea wasn’t to be green as much as it was to be modern,” Lakman said.

The hotel’s many attractions are an obvious selling point, but in the end, the Lakmans believe service is what will set them apart.

They don’t want to be a bed-and-breakfast, but they want to get to know their guests.

If someone wants to tour downtown, they will offer to be a tour guide. If they want to go wine tasting, the Lakmans may join them for a glass or two. Maybe you want a fishing guide? They will accompany you to the lake and bring their own poles.

“We want to provide an experience you can’t get anywhere else,” said Doug Lakman, a former banker who also owned two golf courses in Moses Lake. “It’s all about customer service and hospitality. If you give people that, they will come back. We believe that

personal approach is the key.”The owners also credited the

Zillah Lakes development group, the city of Zillah and a long list of local residents for helping them launch their new venture.

The Lakmans believe the Zillah Lakes Inn is already adding some flavor to the Lower Valley.

“The people of Zillah have been wonderful, and the guidance we have received will ultimately make this place better,” Lakman said.

To learn more about the new boutique hotel, visit www.zillahlakesinn.com.

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Doug Lakman looks out over the lake adjacent to his new hotel, the Zillah Lakes Inn. Guests can enjoy sitting by a gas fire pit while taking in spectacular views.

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An ownership change is likely coming soon at Deep Sea Deli, a specialty seafood market on Summitview Avenue that opened back in 1973.

Owner Ted Klingele has announced his intent to sell the business, and he has heard from a number of interested parties about taking it over.

“I’ve talked to a few people, but there’s nothing concrete yet,” said Klingele, who purchased Deep Sea Deli from his father, Jerry, in 1996. “I’d like to find someone local who understands what we do here; someone who has a passion for the food business and who would be willing to learn about seafood. I’d like to see the business keep going for a long time.”

Deep Sea Deli offers a wide variety of seafood selections that can be difficult to find in land-

locked Central Washington. The store’s in-house smoker produces smoked salmon, steelhead and oysters. Custom smoking services are also available.

Klingele began working there in 1980, while he was still in high school. He has expanded the business over time, adding Midstate Seafood, a wholesale operation

that he plans to continue. As part of his side business, he will continue to be involved in local crab feed fundraisers.

“I still want to operate the wholesale business, but it’s time for me to cut back on running the store,” he said. “I’ve been doing this for a long time and the timing just feels right.”

Klingele takes a lot of pride in what he has built over the past 21 years, becoming the go-to place in Central Washington for all things seafood.

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Ted Klingele has owned Deep Sea Deli since 1996, and has been working there since 1980. Now he’s looking for a buyer so he can spend more time on his wholesale business, Midstate Seafood.

“I’d like to find someone

local ... someone who has a passion for the food business and who would

be willing to learn about seafood.”