Steelhead coalition banquet in Redmond - The News Tribune:
Published: 05/02/10, 12:05 am
The Wild Steelhead Coalition is holding its conservation award and fundraiser banquet on May 15.
The event begins at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Redmond Marriott Town Center, 7401 164th Ave. N.E., Redmond.
The night includes an auction. Among the items up for bid will be guided fishing trips, fishing equipment and artwork. The cost is $65. The deadline to register for the event is Friday, May 7.
You can register online at www.wildsteelheadcoalition.org/fundraiser
Compiled by Jeffrey P. Mayor, staff writer
The News Tribune
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Redmond Lacrosse Club is strong despite losing 12 players to the Kangs.
This 17 second clip is a ground ball skirmish near the Gig Harbor goal just before half-time. The Redmond Boys Lacrosse Club is 5 -5 regular season is almost over with one home game remaining on Tuesday, 5/4, 7:30 at Redmond High against Liberty. (Redmond beat Liberty earlier in the season 13-0.) Their last season game is away vs. South Kitsap on 5/8. (Redmond lost to So. Kitsap several weeks ago, 13-0.) The real fun begins after the season with tournament play.
Redmond Lacrosse were co-champs of Division II last year. But, they lost 13 Seniors this year. In addition, 12 players were lost to Jim Anderson's newly formed Lake Washington High team....of note, the Bernstein brothers. The Kangs are burning hot with an 11-0 record.
No question the split hurt Redmond Lacrosse, but the 'Stangs have a stable of six freshman and ten sophomores, some with 3-6 years playing experience Only four seniors are on the roster: Defenseman Brad Bomberry, Brain Davies, Joesph Mernaugh, and "D" Clement Signoretty.
Coach "JC" spoke highly of his players:
Coach "JC" spoke highly of his players:
"Our "D" is lead by senior co-captains Clement Signoretty (honorable mention last year) and Brad Bomberry. Both are long poles. Junior, and also co-captain, Niko Shewey stands tall between the pipes. He should receive all- conference recognition this year. So, yes, our defense is strong."
Redmond Lacrosse runs developmental teams ranging from 3rd to 8th grade. Coach Bill Hanaford coached the 7/8 team for several years. His son, Brett Hanaford #37 used his quick feet and stick skills to get open for the shot. Brett is a freshman. Casey Downey #9 was working out front with deft shots and passing.
Casey's dad, Mr. Downing says the after game BBQ that we put on for the traveling teams.is always a big hit with them -- and it’s great seeing young men locked in battle and then minutes after eating together celebrating the game.
The Redmond Lacrosse Club helped the city this winter during "Redmond Lights Festival". They volunteered to set-up and take down the light displays. Don't forget the game this Tuesday night, 7:15 at RHS!.
Casey's dad, Mr. Downing says the after game BBQ that we put on for the traveling teams.is always a big hit with them -- and it’s great seeing young men locked in battle and then minutes after eating together celebrating the game.
The Redmond Lacrosse Club helped the city this winter during "Redmond Lights Festival". They volunteered to set-up and take down the light displays. Don't forget the game this Tuesday night, 7:15 at RHS!.
Saturday's Detailed Prep Lacrosse Results - Seattle Times Sports Blog:
Redmond 13, Gig Harbor 1 (Joseph Mernaugh, R, 4 goals, 4 assists; Jacob Kappes, R, 3 goals, 8 ground balls; Nico Shewey, R, 5 saves; Cody Olson, GH, 1 goal, 3 ground balls; Ricky Chenoweth, GH, 6 ground balls; Arron Wolfe, GH, 12 saves).
By Bob Yoder
Video Clip By Yoder
Legacy for Learning Luncheon raises $156,000 for schools
Dr. Chip Kimball, speaking at the Legacy for Learning Luncheon on the topic of “Future Ready in an Uncertain Future.”
The Legacy for Learning fundraiser just made a huge difference for our students and our schools. The Lake Washington Foundation raised $156,000 at the luncheon fundraiser held April 24 at Juanita High School. This is the most raised at a luncheon in the foundation's 5 year history. With help from the commuity and corporate sponsors, this event will fund critical programs for the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. Arny Leslie, 9th Grade Teacher at Redmond Junior High, and his students explain how high tech lab equipment helps students learn better. The "probware" demoed in this video cost $47,380, made possible by Lake Washington Foundation donors. My daughter was fortunate to take a class from Mr. Leslie.
By Bob Yoder
Photo and video from Lake Washignton Foundation Facebook Fan Page.
Click "Lake Washington School Foundation" Facebook for Dr. Kimball's keynote address and other video presentations by students and faculty.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Redmond Historical Society features developer Kemper Freeman on May 8
We are pleased to welcome developer and long time Eastside resident Kemper Freeman, Jr. Please join us on Saturday May 8, 2010, as he shares stories of growing up in what is now Marymoor Park, where he and his sister raised cattle. He is now one the eastsides' most successful developers transforming his families' strawberry farm into Bellevue Square. We will be meeting from 10:30 to noon at the auditorium of the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, 16600 NE 80th St located at the corner of NE 80th and 166th NE in downtown Redmond. PUBLIC INVITED.
Come See Patti Simpson Ward at the Saturday Market
Come to the Saturday Market opening on Saturday, May 1 and see our Board member and local artist, Patti Simpson Ward, and her poster, which is this years' adverstising poster for the market.
Come See our Display at the new Liquor Store
Our stated purpose as a society includes sharing and celebrating Redmonds's heritage, so we jumped at the chance to do so by showcasing our collection in the windows of the new state liquor store going into Bill Brown's Garage (previously Underhill's Furniture). Each of the five windows highlights a different theme: the Old Trading Company, mid 20th century homes, logging, Bill Brown's Legacy and a huge aerial shot of the city from the 1960's.
Please Click Here to Read our Newsletter [PDF]
Submitted by Redmond Historical Society
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Redmond girls golf streak marches on | Seattle Times Newspaper
"It took a tiebreaker, but the Redmond girls golf team pushed its unbeaten streak in KingCo to 74 on Tuesday after edging Eastlake.
Playing at Sahalee, a course coach Jake Crowley joked his players had only competed on virtually -- playing the Tiger Woods video game -- the Mustangs finished their round tied with Eastlake at 235." Read More
By Mason KellySeattle Times High School Sports Blog
Photo By Dean Rutz, Seattle Times
Jeff Bezos, Michael Dell and Drew Carey back health care startup
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, Dell Computer founder Michael Dell and comedian Drew Carey are among the new investors in Qliance Medical Management, a Seattle startup that's trying to shake up the health care industry by delivering high-quality and affordable primary care to patients by eliminating insurance companies from the process. Read More
Jeff Cook
Tech Flash
4/27/2010
Jeff Cook
Tech Flash
4/27/2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
A head-on collision on East Lake Sammamish sends woman to Harborview.
Redmond Police reports: We had a head on collision yesterday about 3:00 p.m. in the 6400 block of East Lake Sammamish that closed the road for about 90 minutes.
A Land Rover driving northbound swerved into the southbound lane hitting a truck. The driver of the Land Rover, a 40 year old Sammamish female, was rushed to Harborview with injuries to her head. She was in critical condition last night and in intensive care today. The driver of the truck and her daughter did not sustain major injuries. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, however, speed does not appear to be a factor.
The important message in this one is that the driver rushed to the hospital was not wearing her seatbelt, which may have prevented serious injuries."
By Jim Bove
Redmond Police
A Land Rover driving northbound swerved into the southbound lane hitting a truck. The driver of the Land Rover, a 40 year old Sammamish female, was rushed to Harborview with injuries to her head. She was in critical condition last night and in intensive care today. The driver of the truck and her daughter did not sustain major injuries. The cause of the collision is still under investigation, however, speed does not appear to be a factor.
The important message in this one is that the driver rushed to the hospital was not wearing her seatbelt, which may have prevented serious injuries."
By Jim Bove
Redmond Police
Redmond Council confirms Ron Gibson for City Police Chief
"Throughout the interview process, Ron displayed the characteristics and traits required of a director on my management team," stated Mayor Marchione. "His leadership and management skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills, will make him a valuable addition to the City's Police Department and the community."
Councilmember Dave Carson said, "The thing I took away from our first meeting was you are just personable and I think people really want to see that.... We were just really impressed with your demeanor your skills and background....and your personality."
Councilmember Hank Margeson said, "This police force you are about to take over is one of the elite, in my mind, not only in the state but in the nation. I couldn't think of a better candidate to help lead those many, many leaders that we have on the streets making critical decisions every day...."
Councilmember John Stilin said: "I like to make things pretty personal for me, and I would want to work for you. When I heard you talk about how you would grow people -- it's something that I heard from a former boss that I had. He called it "Sandbox Theory": you give people a place to play, you tell them to kinda go and do the best they can do and you come up with solutions and you let them run."
Councilmember Pat Vache' appreciated Ron's "inclusiveness, openness, and getting community involved -- I think that matches well with the department we have now... and learning how to get continuously better."
Councilmember Hank Myers is Chair of the Public Safety Committee and will interact with Chief Gibson extensively over the next 20 months. Mr. Myers commented about Gibson's "history of interaction with the community, human service agencies, non profits, civic agencies community agency to help broaden the appeal and the cooperation between police department and community."
After the Council confirmation, Richard Cole, City Council President remarked, "The process to hire a new Police Chief took just over one year and has been well worth the time."
Mr. Gibson holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Colorado State University, a Masters of Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Center for Creative Leadership. Mr. Gibson will relocate to Redmond and begin his position as Redmond's Police Chief in June.
By Bob Yoder
Source: Council Meeting tapes & city press release
Tent City 4 | Kirkland | moves into location on the Kirkland-Redmond border.
Tent City 4 moved to its new location Friday, April 23 at Lake Washington United Methodist Church on a busy street (132nd Ave. N.E. on the Kirkland-Redmond border). Some neighbors have voiced concern for Tent City 4 residents being in such an exposed location. Read More.
By Matt Phelps
Kirkland Reporter
4/27/2010
Tent City 4 | Kirkland | Focus Northwest - Photos of move-in to TC-4 on April 23 - 26
By Chad Coleman, 4/27/2010
Photo Journalist for Focus Northwest
By Matt Phelps
Kirkland Reporter
4/27/2010
Tent City 4 | Kirkland | Focus Northwest - Photos of move-in to TC-4 on April 23 - 26
By Chad Coleman, 4/27/2010
Photo Journalist for Focus Northwest
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sammamish River Trail closes May 3-14 near Marymoor Park for emergency repairs
April 27: Sammamish River Trail closes May 3-14 near Marymoor Park for emergency repairs:
"Sammamish River Trail closes May 3-14 near Marymoor Park for emergency repairs. A portion of Sammamish River Trail just north of Marymoor Park needs repairs, and King County is closing that stretch of the trail May 3-14 to ensure continued trail user safety.
The trail, which runs along the river from Marymoor Park to Bothell, will be closed to all access between Leary Way and Northeast Marymoor Way near Redmond at the Marymoor Park west entry, as crews rebuild the 200-foot-section of the trail, including repaving.
There is no viable detour route, so trail users who commonly use Marymoor Park for parking will need to use alternative access. Trail users can access the Sammamish River Trail north of Leary Way Northeast via Redmond’s Bear Creek Trail, which runs alongside Redmond Town Center.
The Sammamish River Trail can also be accessed at other points along the Sammamish River in the Redmond and Woodinville area, including Sixty Acres Park at Northeast 116th Street near Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast.
There will be no direct trail access from the East Lake Sammamish Trail via the Marymoor Connector Trail through Marymoor Park."ce
Source: http://www.kingcounty.gov/
"Sammamish River Trail closes May 3-14 near Marymoor Park for emergency repairs. A portion of Sammamish River Trail just north of Marymoor Park needs repairs, and King County is closing that stretch of the trail May 3-14 to ensure continued trail user safety.
The trail, which runs along the river from Marymoor Park to Bothell, will be closed to all access between Leary Way and Northeast Marymoor Way near Redmond at the Marymoor Park west entry, as crews rebuild the 200-foot-section of the trail, including repaving.
There is no viable detour route, so trail users who commonly use Marymoor Park for parking will need to use alternative access. Trail users can access the Sammamish River Trail north of Leary Way Northeast via Redmond’s Bear Creek Trail, which runs alongside Redmond Town Center.
The Sammamish River Trail can also be accessed at other points along the Sammamish River in the Redmond and Woodinville area, including Sixty Acres Park at Northeast 116th Street near Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast.
There will be no direct trail access from the East Lake Sammamish Trail via the Marymoor Connector Trail through Marymoor Park."ce
Source: http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Redmond Lacrosse Club hosts "all day game day" on May 1
The 5/6 grade team plays from 11-12
7/8 grade team plays from 1-2,
3/4 grade team plays from 3-4
9-12 grade team plays from 5-6.
Please check out our website: http://www.redmondlacrosse.com/ .
The first four high school games are:
Wed. 4/28 7:00 p.m. Redmond at Sammamish (Interlake High School)
Sat. 5/1 5:00 p.m. Gig Harbor at Redmond (Redmond High School)
Tues. 5/4 7:15 p.m. Liberty at Redmond (Redmond High School)
Sat. 5/8 3:00 p.m. Redmond at North Kitsap (North Kitsap High School)
By Mike Downey
Redmond Lacrosse Club
Public Relations
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Graffiti art in "Edge Skate Park"
A few slides show a chipped "Free Wall" with about an inch of graffiti paint! The wall has been painted over so many times that you can find layers of paint dating back 15 years. The walls you see have been painted more than once in the last month.
Graffiti art has been painted on the “Free Walls” of Redmond’s downtown Edge Skate Park from the day it was dedicated, over 15 years ago. Anyone is free to paint graffiti on the walls. These walls are special not only for their art, but for mitigating unwanted graffiti tags from migrating into the skate arena itself.
The skate board and BMX community and neighborhoods have great pride in Edge Park. Skaters say the creative graffiti art usually lasts on the Free Walls for 2-4 weeks before it has to be painted over again. An unidentified community of passionate graffiti artists re-paint the walls. According to Ken Wong of the Teen Center, the graffiti artists aren't managed by the City.
Redmond's one-of-a kind Edge Skate Park is located a stone's throw from the downtown Fire station and Metro Bus Park & Ride on 8420 161st Ave. NE. The Free Walls facing the Park & Ride usually have the best graffiti art. Their tags are probably painted over more often owing to their visibility to commuters. The paint thickness shows it.
Redmond Parks Operations Manager, Dave Tuchek, says the Park was conceptualized in the mid-1995's by Nick Lovell of the Redmond Police Department. It was built during the Rosemarie Ives Administration. Dave says, periodically - less than 5-6 times/year - obscenities or graffiti are tagged in the concrete skating arena by outsiders. Dave says, if the tags aren't removed within about 24 hours it gets worse and spreads. He takes pictures of the tags for the police report. Police and Fire have presence too; their refueling station is next door.
By Bob Yoder
Seattle Times Communities Partner
Photos by Yoder (35 photos)
The Seattle Times graffiti story (4/26) is here
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