La Nina Storms Into Redmond's Bear Creek Flood Plain

This link is to a different video - 12/13

Bear Creek has been raging over its banks into a wide flood plain just east of Avondale Road adjacent the PSE powerline corridor.  This short video was taken this afternoon (12/13) after the torrential La Nina storm momentarily let up.  Puget Sound Energy had done some extensive clearing this summer for a new transmission line and I was observing it's impact and their wetland enhancements.  While checking out the site, I ran into two professional environmental consultants inspecting the flood plain.  They were hired by the clearing contractor to evaluate PSE's three mile widening project.  They were friendly and and patient with my questions.

The last part of the embedded video is cut off as it shows a section of the road that had flooded over. The second video date is incorrect.  Both were filmed on December 13.

Report and Videos by Bob Yoder

Calm Before The Storm



Rainbow covers Redmond before El Nina strikes 

I was leaving the QFC at Bella Bottega Wednesday afternoon only to discover this lovely rainbow arching across the sky!  The rainbow was already starting to fade when I snapped this picture. (click rainbow to enlarge). It wasn't raining in the immediate area but, just enough humid air to create this beautiful effect!

It soon vanished, reminding me to savor life in the moment.

Story and Photo By John Reinke
(See all of  John's work)

Redmond Mustang Boys Blackout Eastlake, 73-51

Zach Klein Hits 3 In The Last Play Of  The Game - Band And Super Fans Gone Wild!

**Watch The Super-Fan Post-Game Celebration**

Redmond Mustang Boys Basketball Website

Just in time for the holidays: Bing rolls out maps for 22 malls,

Just in time for the holidays: Bing rolls out maps for 22 malls

Just in time for the holidays: Bing rolls out maps for 22 malls
--BY John Cook on Friday, December 10, 2010

Bing's new mall map for Lincoln Square >>>

Holiday shoppers who need to find their way around Bellevue Square, Redmond Town Center, Pacific Place and few other Seattle area malls now have a new online tool to use. Bing this week rolled out a new service which pinpoints store locations within malls, telling shoppers exactly where they can find Macy's at Northgate Mall or Crate & Barrel at University Village.

At this point, Bing has unveiled maps for 19 malls in Washington state, two in New York and one in Massachusetts.  Read more...

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Looking for Holiday Night Life in Redmond?

Watercress Asian Bistro on Redmond Way...

"Night life in Redmond is so rare! We love this friendly Bistro, so close to home...happy, vibrant, with great food and music!" Bob & Pam Yoder, Education Hill

Bring Your Friends & CELEBRATE  THE NEW YEAR with owners Carrie and Lily!
Friday December 31, 9PM ------
DJ MUSIC from the 70's, 80's, 90's and Salsa!
Appetizer Special before 8PM
Drink Specials, Party Favors
$5.00 cover
DIRECTIONS

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EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY  EVERYDAY! 
Lunch and Dinner
Mainly Asian-Chinese Cuisine
Live Piano Music 6-9 Fridays
Happy Hour Everyday :  F-S 9:00 to Midnight and M - F, 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Appetizers!
1/2 PRICE BOTTLE OF WINE - at the Wine Bar - Tuesdays and Sundays (Just Say "RNB"! )

15405 Redmond Way, 425-284-3188
http://watercressasianbistro.com/

  "THINK REDMOND" ! 

"The Nutcracker" at Meydenbauer Center! December 10 - 23

The International Ballet Theater's 10th anniversary season continues with The Nutcracker.  St. Petersburg, Russia is the birthplace of this holiday classic. IBT's production glows with tradition: costumes, sets, guest principals, choreography and direction all originate from St. Petersburg. Sure to please the purist and thrill the rest; experience the true Nutcracker! 

December 10th - 23rd

Meydenbauer Theatre

Tickets and FAQ

NE 36th Street Bridge to Open December 15

NE 36th Street Bridge to Open December 15

Redmond, WA – The NE 36th Street Bridge will open for traffic after the grand opening ceremony to be held on Wednesday, December 15 on the south side of the bridge (NE 31st Street) beginning at 12 noon. The public is invited to join local, state, federal and business representatives in the opening celebrations.

The bridge is constructed over State Route 520 and will better connect the Overlake Neighborhood, including the Microsoft Campus. It will also help alleviate the projected population and employment growth in the Overlake area, which without the new bridge, was expected to overwhelm the existing 40th Street connection over SR 520.

Redmond PTSA "Community Digest"

MUSTANG NEWS COMMUNITY DIGEST  

TEEN NIGHT OUT AT THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM. On Friday, December 10 from 6-10 pm, join the staff from the Old Fire House Teen Center for a field trip to the SAM for live music, art making, open mic, and tours of the museum including Picasso! E-mail Samantha Smith for more info and to reserve your spot! Location: Seattle Art Museum 1300 First Avenue / Seattle, WA 98101-2003 Fee: FREE

EASTLAKE BENEFIT FOR INVISIBLE CHILDREN. Stop by the Old Firehouse Teen Center on Friday, December 10 from 7-10 pm and join the Eastlake Invisible Children's club to benefit children in war-torn Uganda and give access to fresh drinking water, education and other basic necessities. Featuring acoustic solo artists Maryanne, Cathleen, James and bands Cage and Banquet of Heroes. Tickets: $8

CAN YOU HELP TOYS FOR TOTS? Toys for Tots will be collecting unwrapped toys for needy children on December 11th from 11:00-2:00 at the Coldwell Banker Bain at Bella Bottega. Help brighten a child's holiday season!

HOLIDAY BASH: UGLY SWEATER PARTY! On Friday, December 17th at 8 PM, come to the Old Firehouse Teen Center to celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater! TICKET PRICE: $7
OPEN MIC NIGHT! Saturday, December 18 at 7 pm at the Old Firehouse Teen Center. Check out the new Glee Club and Holiday sing-alongs and debut of local new talent. Don't miss this one! Tickets: FREE!

KIDSTAGE VILLAGE THEATRE. Winter classes begin in January.
EVERGREEN FAMILY THEATRE. Winter and spring classes begin in early 2011.

FACING FAMILY PROBLEMS? The Sammamish Plateau Parent Networking Group was formed to help address family concerns and challenges. This year, they are working with family coach, Bill Dean, who will design monthly workshops around parents' concerns. The group's next meeting will be held on Monday, December 13th at the Sammamish Public Library next to Sammamish City Hall at 11:30-1:30 and also at 425 East Lake Sammamish Parkway at 7:00-9:00 PM. For more information contact Cherry O'Neill.

Posted in "MUSTANG NEWS"
RHS PTSA

ALERT UPDATE: The New City Website Will Launch On December 8 With Some Twists

Attention Users of City of Redmond Website    After emailing Ms. Gronlund, City Communications Manager last night, I learned the city will launch their new site this Wednesday morning, 12/8.  Be advised, old redmond.gov Bookmarks will be lost .   Though Marta addressed Redmond Neighborhood Blog specifically, it appears Media will lose links to the new city website.  No city press release on the launch date was issued.

From: Marta Gronlund mgronlund@redmond.gov

Date: Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Subject: RE: Focus website index page feedback
Bob:
Yes the (Winter Lights)  festival was wonderful.

Yes, the new site, while still redmond.gov to the outside world is completely different on the back end (database driven). So all links will be different - no old bookmarks will work and content is now organized functionally rather than by department. So for those who use it frequently, it will be a little frustrating for awhile.

If you have links to content on your blog now, please send them to me and I will get you the new links to the same content as soon as I have them. We launch the new site Wed. AM. (12/8)

Thanks, Marta Gronlund
City Communications Program Manager

Sent from my Windows Mobile phone   

When, and if, I receive the new website links from City Communications, I'll update RNB links. 
It's my understanding the new city website link is redmond.gov.

Redmond Neighborhood Blog (RNB) reports on Open Government and links extensively to the city website to provide proof sources for my research; and important city information RNB provides could be compromised. 

RNB is the oldest, ongoing hyper-local media site in Redmond.  A plethora of city website links going back over four years are momentarily disabled.  However, the majority of RNB readers rarely click on  links, so little will be truly lost to your reading enjoyment!  And, Redmond's repairing their end. 

OPINION and Report By Bob Yoder.

Advertising Is Ramping Up At "Evergreen Redmond Medical Plaza" and "Swedish/Redmond ER and Outpatient Center"

Shopping Cart Advertisement at Bella Bottega 

UPDATED:  For several months now Evergreen has been successfully advertising Evergreen Redmond Medical Plaza scheduled to open sometime in March of next year.  This shopping cart ad at QFC Bella Bottega  is very effective.  Have you seen these cart ads in other grocery stores?

This ad hits on four key features of Evergreen Redmond Medical Plaza:

1. Primary Care
2. ER Department
3. Specialty Care
4. Specialty Care Imaging & Lab Services

Several months ago, I attended an Evergreen Hospital Commission Meeting and listened to their marketing consultant recommend cart advertising, theatre spot ads, road signage and other ideas.  The Medical building is speaking for itself  by it's presence and attractive brick features.  Once the signage is up Redmond travelers won't miss the location for accessible, fast, comprehensive medical treatment.

One of Evergreen's competitors in Redmond is "Swedish/Redmond: ER and Outpatient Center" on Union Hill Road across from United Parcel Post.  Swedish/Redmond is celebrating their December opening with a "holiday housewarming" event on Saturday, December 18, 10-2.  Their ER Opens Dec. 21st.  Have you seen any of their advertising?  Read more....

At the Friday night Redmond Mustang boys basketball game, a light-blue "Swedish/Redmond" banner hung on the gym wall, and a full-page color "Swedish Medical Center/Redmond" ad took the program inside cover. The tag-line:  "Now there's an ER right in your neighborhood".  Were you one of the many hundreds attending "Redmond Lights" last night?  Swedish was sponsoring it and passing out hand-warmers.  Read more....

READ MORE

Mustangs Tower Over Shoreline In Exhibition Game Opener!

Redmond Mustangs win their first game of the season at home tonight!  Leslie Ellis hits a 3...

The super fans, band, cheerleaders and dance were awesome!  It's going to be fun this year!

2nd Video of  Season's First Tip-Off - SUPER FAN ACTION AND CHEERING

Videos by B.Y.

Youth Eastside Services (YES) Counselor Describes Drug Trends

On Saturday, November 20, some 45 people gathered at YES for a workshop on Drug Awareness and Prevention. "The best prevention is being involved with your kid and educated about what drugs they may come across," said Noble Erickson, a substance abuse counselor at YES and the workshop leader. "It's equally important to let your kids know you won't tolerate alcohol or substance abuse of any kind and set clear consequences," she added.

Following are some drug trends Noble shared at the class:  Read more...

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LW District Students Selected for All-State Honor Music Ensembles

String Jam at Juanita High - violinists

District Students Selected for All-State Honor Music Ensembles

Fifty-seven district students have been selected by taped audition for this year’s All-State and All-Northwest honor music ensembles. Twenty-one students were selected for All-Northwest music ensembles, and 36 were selected as All-State music ensemble members.  Read the list of student honorees...

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Safe School Buses

Lake Washington District School Buses Are Safe

Congratulations to our District Bus Technicians Trini Vigil, Mike Kurtz, David Philips, Tracy Wolgamott, Ben Hiller and Tom Spellman, shop supervisor, for an excellent job during our annual surprise inspection. Washington State Patrol arrived unannounced November 16 to inspect 25 percent of the district’s school buses.
 
Inspections statewide for the current year list 8.5 percent of buses as out of service, our team had 0 percent – meaning no out of service buses. This team rarely has the opportunity to interact directly with students, however, they work daily to ensure every student, staff and driver on a Lake Washington school bus has the safest possible ride to and from school and activities. Thank you, technicians!  -  LWSD release.

Finance Chair Hank Margeson Explains Why "Budgeting by Priorities" Works

I have a high very high opinion of Hank Margeson:  Councilmember Hank Margeson is presently Chair of the Public Administration and Finance Committee, with councilmembers Hank Myers and Kim Allen.  Hank presided in over 10 Budget meetings, and three Hearings.  In 2008 - 2009  Margeson Chaired the challenging Planning & Public Works Committee.  In addition, Hank holds the prestigious position as the city's Suburban Cities representative.  Hank lives with his wife Patti and their family on Education Hill, works full time in the insurance business, "lives to umpire!", and occasionally joins the Mayor and Parks & Trails Chair in a ball game.   Hank's letter is written in response to an email about the budget's cost-of-living adjustment.  Bob Yoder 

Finance Chair Hank Margeson

Dear Bob,

Thank you for your continued interest in the Budgeting for Outcomes (or Budgeting by Priorities) process. During the process of reviewing each of the citizen's priorities it was clear that in spite of challenging economic times, the City of Redmond's process was working. First, the budget offers were well prepared with an improved level of detail that enabled the results teams to rank offers. Second, the leadership team made some very difficult decisions while staying focused on the outcomes provided by each offer. The key to the BP process is to look for an outcome and then select or scale an offer to achieve the desired outcome.

Every budget offer was reviewed for scalability and where appropriate the offer was reduced to ensure a balanced budget was presented to Council. I can't say enough about how difficult this was as each department had positions eliminated. Read more....
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A Random Act of Kindness Is Witnessed At The Redmond Family Pancake House

In these austere economic times, kudos goes out to a random act of kindness we witnessed while eating  at the Redmond Family Pancake House.  An unidentified couple out of the blue, randomly paid for the dinners of two families!  When's the last time you've witnessed kindness like this? - Pam Yoder

2.5M Kinect units sold in 25 days, By John Cook

Microsoft Blog/John Cook

 2.5M Kinect units sold in 25 days

 Microsoft may just have a holiday hit on its hands -- and it is called Kinect. The company announced today that the Xbox 360 accessory, which allows users to control game play through body motion and voice commands, has sold more than 2.5 million units since its launch 25 days ago.

That's a pretty good start, with the company reaffirming in today's press release that it is on track to hit the holiday goal of five million units sold. In fact, Marshall Kirkpatrick at ReadWriteWeb notes that it took Apple twice as long (two months) to sell two million iPads.    Read More. ...

By John Cook
Microsoft Blog, 11/29

Redmond Historical Society (RHS) is approaching 100 meetings

RHS Past President Judy Lang & Current President, ex-Mayor Chris Himes (right)

“Did you know that we are approaching 100 general meetings,” our website guru Richard Morris asks?  He
knows because thanks to Nao Hardy’s work we have an online list of meetings showing who spoke at each one and when.  To find the list go to http://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/

By Miguel Llanos
Editor, Redmond Historical Society Newsletter

Richard Morris is my neighbor and the original contributor to Redmond Neighborhood Blog (RNB).  You can find his stories and posts here.  B. Yoder

Ex-Mayor Chris Himes spoke at the August 6 "First Friday Coffee Chat" sponsored by the Senior Center.  Read the Redmond Reporter article on Mayor Himes talk.  B. Yoder

RHS Founder Naomi Hardy "Redmond Reflections - from settlers to software"  is available on Amazon, the library, and all local bookstores.  B. Yoder

UPDATED: Redmond Council To Hold Special Meeting on Budget

President Richard Cole (3rd from left)

UPDATED:  This evening, 11/30,  the Mayor is asking Council to review and possibly vote on the proposed budget and the Tax and Fee increases that are budgeted for the next two years (2011 -2012).  You may comment by email.


 PROPOSED TAX AND FEE INCREASES:
>  1% assessed property tax increase of $291,777
>  $2,980,533 Salary, Wages, Benefits increase includes 1% ($680,015) cost-of-living increase.
> 10% Water Rate increase for city
> 14% Water Rate increase for Novelty Hill Service Area
> 28% Wastewater Rate increase for Novelty Hill Service Area (2011 only)
> 4% Wastewater Rate increase for city.
> $240,000 Business License Fee increase (BITI)
> Stormwater Capital Impervious Unit Charges increase to: $8,539 (Overlake) and $5,435 (Downtown)
> Stormwater Capital Impervious Unit Charge for developers increase to $958/unit.
> Impact Fees on LWSD and private developers 1.64% (FIRE), 1.24% (PARKS)
> 50% reduction in the Flower Pot Program (open for reconsideration tomorrow)  Read More.

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PTSA Community Digest

COMMUNITY DIGEST, Compliments of RHS PTSA "Mustang Weekly"

REDMOND LIGHTS. City Hall Plaza, Redmond Town Center, and the Sammamish River Trail will be alight with luminaries and decorations on Saturday, December 4th for Redmond Lights.

EASTSIDE SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERT. The Eastside Symphony's Holiday Concert - featuring two local youth soloists - will be held on Sunday, December 5th at 3:00 PM at the RHS PAC.

CAN YOU HELP TOYS FOR TOTS? Toys for Tots will be collecting unwrapped toys for needy children on December 11th from 11:00-2:00 at the Coldwell Banker Bain at Bella Bottega. Help brighten a child's holiday season!

HOLIDAY BASH: UGLY SWEATER PARTY! On Friday, December 17th at 8 PM, come to the Old Firehouse Teen Center to celebrate the holidays in your ugliest sweater! TICKET PRICE: $7

BOYS' RUGBY! The Eastside Lions Youth Rugby season begins in January! Rugby is a safe, exciting, fun sport that will challenge athletes both mentally and physically. We provide opportunities for kids, ages 7-18 via our mini's (u12), u14, u16 and u19 teams. Sign up today! Be a part of the Lions family and become Rugby Strong. Our season runs from January to May. Practice begins Tuesday, January 12th. Questions? Contact Josh Young.

-RHS PTSA MUSTANG WEEKLY

Mayor's Vision Is To Ensure Redmond Becomes A Complete City

Letter from  the Mayor

"As the summer comes to a close and our thoughts turn to fall, here at the City we are preparing for our biennial budget review with the City Council. While economic times are tight, I am pleased to report that we have worked hard to manage our current budget within available resources. Looking ahead to the FY 11-12 budget, as your Mayor, I remain committed to delivering a budget which continues to focus on citizen service priorities in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible.

In October I submitted my second budget to the City Council for review and approval. I cannot help but to reflect upon the first budget and all that the City has accomplished in the past two years.  Read more...

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Think Redmond, Go Local, Buy Local!

  "FOR EVERY $100 SPENT AT A LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS, $68.00 RETURNS TO THE COMMMUNITY!" -"Civic Economics"

Don't forget Small Business Saturday!


Interview with Chris Hoffmann, CEO & President, Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce  
by InfusionRE


NEWS FLASH:   LWSD Dr. Chip Kimball has joined the Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees

Redmond Neighbor Plays in Snow

Education Hill Neighbor playing in the snow, 12/23/08

UPDATED EDITORIAL: City Staff Reins In Council on Salary Decisions.

UPDATED EDITORIAL ON 11/29:  One thing I've learned about city council is their dependence on staff  for the information they need.  The influence staff  has over Council can make a councillor's job run smoothly and with respect, or run rough.

So, it doesn't take a new councillor long  to accept the bridle on salary decisions.  (66% of the general operating fund pays for Staff compensation expenditures)

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UPDATED: The Public Needs Fair Notice of Evergreen's Budget Hearings

EDITORIAL:   Evergreen Hospital held a Public Budget Hearing on November 12 and only one citizen showed up for it.

Could it be just apathy, or something else?

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Joyce Teshima recognized as regional distinguished principal

Redmond Elementary is a proud recipient of the Washington Achievement Award as a top performing school in the category of Overall Excellence. This spring, four teacher representatives and I attended the Washington Achievement Awards Ceremony to be honored by the state. Superintendent Dr. Kimball proudly joined the schools in LWSD that received the award on the stage. It was a very memorable moment for us all!  - Joyce Teshima, Prinipal

Joyce Teshima recognized as regional distinguished principal

Joyce Teshima, the principal at Redmond Elementary, was honored by the Elementary School Principals’ Association of Washington with a regional Distinguished Principal award. This award is presented to principals as a tribute to their deep and professional commitment to the children of their school. Additionally, it represents the pride and admiration of their colleagues for efforts in promoting positive school-community relations, for implementing instructional programs leading to academic excellence, and for active participation in strengthening local, state and national professional principals’ associations. Joyce was one of 18 principals selected for regional awards around the state. She represents the East King region. Joyce will now be considered as a candidate for the statewide award. Joyce received the award at her school on November 10.

LWSD Press Release
Redmond El website

"Redmond Citizen Corps Council" bundles city emergency preparedness services

Visit the new Redmond Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) site!

With the November winds, downpours and flooding already upon us, thoughts are turning to "emergency preparedness" for our families, neighbors, and businesses.

During this week's Council meeting, a citizen asked Council for assurances that fire department resources would be secure for the "Community Emergency Response Team" (C.E.R.T.) program.  In addition, during yesterday's Redmond Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Evergreen CEO Bob Malte announced an Evegreen Hospital  "emergency preparedness" program.

The city works with the "Redmond Citizen Corps Council" (RCCC) to bundle emergency services under the RCCC website.   RCCC's mission is:

"to harness the power of every individual through education, training and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues and disasters of all kinds."

The Redmond Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) creates the following emergency response volunteer opportunities:

• C.E.R.T. training - contact Janeen Olson for the next class at jrolson@redmond.gov 
• Neighborhood Watch and Mapping - contact Police Community Laison Jim Bove, jbove@redmond.gov 
• V.P.S - Volunteers for Police Service - Substation Volunteers at the Redmond Town Center are needed.  Contact:  nrogers@redmond.gov  
• A.R.E.S - Amateur Radio Emergency Services.  Contact Jim Oates, 425-417-5864
• C.O.A.D. - Community Organizations Active in Disaster, 425-556-2251

Visit the R.C.C.C. website for details and updates.

By Bob Yoder
RCCC website source:  Brian Dennis
Special thanks to neighbor Brian Dennis for announcing the RCCC website at the Council meeting.

"Artists In Residence"



Redmond Skate Park Graffiti Wall Art

 "Artists in Residence" 

LETTER: Citizen Petitions U.S. Transportation Board to Reconnect 'Redmond Spur' to National Rail System.

Redmond Spur Trestle - Sammamish River

Redmond Spur Slide Show  

The following letter was mailed by Redmond Resident Ernest F. Wilson, PLS to the U.S. Surface Transportation BOARD, Washington, DC. on October 20, 2010  (It does not necessarily represent the views of RNB)

"As a citizen of Redmond, Washington, I am very much in favor of immediate reactivation of the so-called 'Redmond Spur' rail line, along with the related and connected portion of the “Woodinville Subdivision” rail line.

At present, the former BNSF Issaquah Branch (aka Redmond Spur) line is inactive. However, the roadbed and rail are still intact all the way from Woodinville south through downtown Redmond to its intersection with Washington highway SR 520 on the easterly side of Redmond. This remaining rail line provides the opportunity for Redmond and the adjacent unincorporated area to once again be connected to the national rail system. The potential economic and environmental benefit from this connection is nearly incalculable. On the other hand, the value of the alternative use, i.e., additional trails within Redmond, is minimal. Nonetheless, shared use of some of the right-of-way may be feasible. I see three major potential benefits to reactivation of this rail line.

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Bek Wiltbank, LWSD Occupational Therapist, Offering Autism Spectrum Workshops.

from the desk of Julie Shalaby, Chair, LWSD PTSA Special Needs

Autism Spectrum Disorders - def.

*The Magical One: Therapy for Kids*
Bek Wiltbank
Kenmore, WA (near Bothell Way)
206-391-6721
themagicalones@fastmail.fm
http://themagicalones.com/home.html

At the magical ones, we offer pediatric therapy services, including: sensory integration, fine and gross motor therapy, cranio sacral therapy (Insurance billing is available). Bek Wiltbank is an Occupational Therapist, and has worked with special needs kids for 8 years. She has particular interest and skills with kids with sensory differences. Currently, she is a therapist in the Lake Washington School District, in the K-1 school integration program for kids on the Autism Spectrum. Bek's philosophy that acceptance and love are the foundation for growth has allowed her to have many warm and successful relationships with all kinds of special needs children, and their parents. She has a passion for sharing her knowledge and skills with parents and educators, so that the children can have joyful childhoods steeped in learning.

Workshops
*Understanding Special Education Assessments*
Seattle University School of Law is presenting a half-day training on“Understanding Special Education Assessments”

Saturday, November 20, 2010
9:00 am-12:00 pm
The trainer is Wendy B. Marlowe, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, a board certified clinical neuropsychologist