Movies @ Marymoor!

Wizard of Oz
Wednesday 7/13
7 p.m.

Dodgeball
Wednesday 7/20
7 p.m.

Ghostbusters
Wednesday 7/27
7 p.m.

Mamma Mia
Wednesday 8/3
7 p.m.

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UPDATED: LW School District "Budget Review Process" up in the air.

UPDATED, 6/21

Don't miss the reader comments at the bottom of this post.  Ms. Reith, District Communications Director responds to a reader's comments.   

"Lake Washington School District Budget Review Process up in the air."

Budget Meeting is planned for August 8 but it's not posted on the website per district process.
Please check the front page of the District website for updates. 
 
Here's the news on the 2011-2012 Budget Review Process for Lake Washington School District.   I'll post any updates I hear about, but please check the front page of the district website .  It's the BOARD'S only method of noticing, other than newspapers and select online media.   RNB is the only media posting these budget meeting notices at this time.    

The Administration's "First Reading of the Budget" on 6/20 and Notice of HEARING still aren't published on the District site or announced on the front website page and summer recess is on June 22.  Very few parents will be going to the webite in August!  The Budget meeting(s) and the Hearing times are verified once they're published on the district website, providing the dates don't change.

I've got three sources of  Budget Meeting information from the District summarized, as follows:

1. Pres. Pendergrass -- 6.20.11- Budget Presentation to Board; August 8- Budget Approval (no times)
2. Administration:  District website (front page) - School Board Meetings - no mention of Budget
3. Administration:  Kathryn Reith - June 20 (First Reading of Budget), August 8-Public Hearing, 7pm

So far, it looks like August 8 is the date for the Budget Hearing, including a public comment period. 

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Administration writes the Agenda; School Board President approves it

"from the desk of President Jackie Pendergrass on 6/1"....
Hi Bob,    (read more) >>

RHS History Hero Award for 2011

John Couch begs Naomi Hardy to shovel manure in Derby Days Parade  CREDIT/ REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

       2011 History Hero

John Couch

During 30 years as Redmond’s director of parks and recreation, John Couch built a network of open spaces that makes our town the green gem that it is. That alone made John a great candidate for our annual History Hero award, but it was his amazing ability to corral volunteers for our Sammamish Valley News scanning project that made him the unanimous choice for this year’s award by the Redmond Historical Society.

John brings incredible energy to the passion of preserving and sharing our heritage – and you can usually see him in action at the Derby Days parade where, in the past, he has ridden his vintage 10-speed bike or shoveled horse manure with our own Naomi Hardy!

The 2011 History Hero award will be presented to John Couch at the Redmond Historical Society annual picnic on June 11, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Anderson Park, 7802 168 Avenue NE, Redmond.

Past History Hero winners:


2010: Brad Best

2009: Randy and Stephanie Reeves, and Paul and Patty Gordon
2008: Dianna Broadie
2007: Charles Payton
2006: Rosemarie Ives

By Doris Schaible
Community Relations, Redmond Historical Society (RHS)
Photo of John Couch portait credited to Brian Ranck

Woodinville out-guns Sammamish 10-7 for first Division II State lacrosse championship

 A Woodinville attackman puts a hit of Sammamish's Sam Chapman in Saturday's boys Division II state lacrosse championship.  Woodinville defeated Sammamish 10-7 to secure a perfect record and their first state lacrosse title. 

Chapman’s four goals leads Woodinville past Sammamish for first Division II lacrosse championship

SEATTLE – Led by senior JD Chapman’s four goals and a smothering defense, Woodinville outlasted Sammamish 10 – 7 to secure a perfect season and capture their first Washington state Division II lacrosse championship, Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Seattle.  READ MORE >>

Lake Washington School District budget news: Teacher salaries and more

UPDATED:  LWSD Administration is charged with implementing $2 million in employee salary cuts and other budet items, per the 2011 State budget.  If you want a say into how the salary cuts are implemented (or any part of the Budget) the school board invites you to attend and comment at the following district budget *meetings:

"The first reading of the LWSD budget will be...on June 20 at 7 p.m.. The public hearing on the LWSD budget will be at the August 8 meeting, a 7 p.m. meeting."   - Kathryn Reith, 5/26

Questions?  Contact Ms. Reith at:   kreith@lwsd.org or (425) 936-1342.  You may email comments for the record or request information for the Hearing at: kreith@lwsd.org.  *LWSD public meetings are subject to change without notice.  Click here to learn how to find the most current meeting times. 


LWSD Budget press release:
Redmond, Wash. – The proposed joint budget released today by the state House of Representatives and Senate will result in about $5.1 million less for Lake Washington School District’s instructional programs for each of the next two years.

The proposed state budget cuts the remaining funding for kindergarten through fourth grade class size enhancements designed to keep classes in those grades smaller. Two million dollars of this revenue was cut mid-year and the remaining $600,000 will be cut in 2011-12 for a total reduction of $2.6 million. In addition, the state will provide about $2.0 million less in revenue due to cuts to employee salary allocations. These reductions are 1.9 percent for teachers and classified staff and 3.0 percent for administrators. Additional program cuts and pension-rate contribution increases amount to another $.5 million per year impact.

“This additional cut further erodes the funding we receive to provide a basic education to our students,” noted Deputy Superintendent Janene Fogard. Plans for how these reductions will be implemented are yet to be developed.

The state House and Senate are expected to vote on this compromise budget shortly. It must be approved by the two bodies and signed by the Governor to become official. 

LWSD Press Release
5/25/11

May 27: Burke-Gilman Trail safety improvements require closure, detour for several months

Burke Gillman Trail - Lake Forest Park - closed 6/15

May 27: Burke-Gilman Trail safety improvements require closure, detour for several months:

Work starts June 15 to redevelop 2-mile stretch through Lake Forest Park – trail’s oldest segment

Work is about to get under way on a much-needed project to improve public safety along the oldest and narrowest stretch of King County’s Burke-Gilman Trail through Lake Forest Park.

A two-mile-long stretch of the trail will be closed for construction beginning June 15, from Northeast 145th Street to Logboom Park in Kenmore. King County has established a 24-hour hotline – 206-462-6348 – to provide updated information and to answer any questions about the construction project, which could last up to six months."

READ MORE

King Couty Press Release
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Jackson victory is one-hit wonder; Bothell advances / 4A Baseball | Seattle Times Newspaper

Fan BJ Eliason noted: "Redmond had 5 hits and 1 error. Jackson (from Mill Creek) had 1 hit and 5 errors "

Coach Dan Pudwill
KingCo 4A "Coach of the Year - 2008"
KingCo 4A "Coach of the Year - 2010"

Jackson victory is one-hit wonder; Bothell advances / 4A Baseball Seattle Times Newspaper:

"By Mason Kelley

Seattle Times staff reporter

TACOMA — All Jackson coach Kirk Nicholson could do was laugh.

'You know the big saying that has to come out of this, right?' he asked. 'We grouped our hits.' Making it plural was generous.

On a night the Timberwolves committed five errors, they picked up one hit. But it was a big one, as the state's top-ranked team held off Redmond 5-3 Friday in the Class 4A semifinals at Cheney Stadium"
READ MORE >>

Report By Mason Kelley, Seattle Times
Photo and Clip By Bob Yoder

Update:  Mustangs take 4th in state; Bothell topples Jackson 3-2 for state title. 

Redmond Mustang Baseball website..
Dan Pudwill teaches English at Redmond High School.  He was one of my daughter's favorite teachers.

Evergreen Medical Center/Redmond ER gets good reviews

Evergreen Medical Center/Redmond at Bella Bottega
Services:   Primary Care, Urgent Care, Specialty Care, ER, Imaging, Lab 

UPDATED:  My daughter spontaneously told me this morning that "many people like Evergreen".  I asked what she meant.  She said her friend who works at Rockwell went to the Evergreen Medical Center ER in Bella Bottega for a cut and "got really good service."  She said  "The people were really nice.

I was in the medical center yesterday to say hi and see what was new.   A friendly receptionist gave me a brochure about all the primary care doctors that work there.  She said the clinic has a new doctor specializing in "foot and ankle"care.   And, she'd order more Healthline magnets with the free nurse consulting number...425.899.3000.
   

My daughter's friend has excellent health insurance from Microsoft and LWSD. So, the extra charge for convenient, local 24/7 ER services is not a big deal for them.

For those with poor insurance coverage and can't afford ER or who can't get to their primary care physician but have an "urgent" need:  Evergreen /Redmond has Urgent Care service in the same building with 9-5 hours (all week).  Evergreen also has Urgent Care in Woodinville with *better hours.

* M-F 8-8, Weekends 9-5.

Report By Bob Yoder
Graphic from Evergreen website

Redmond Centennial Celebration Plans Are Underway - Read how you can win the $500 award!

30-year Mayor Bill Brown coined the phrase: 
"All roads lead to Redmond"

 Redmond Centennial Celebration 2012

“Redmond was founded by true pioneers, men and women who came up the Sammamish River to a beautiful, yet untamed wilderness. We have been pioneering ever since – first logging and farming, now microchips and bio-engineering, while in the future we look towards a diverse economy with businesses thriving in both the downtown and Overlake.”
  --Redmond Mayor John Marchione

Redmond Centennial Redmond incorporated as a city on December 31, 1912 when the birth of Ernest Alexander Adams brought the city’s population to 300, the number required by State law. The driving force behind incorporation was the ability to tax liquor sales – the funds of which were needed to finance a waterworks system.

Redmond’s Centennial will kick off at Redmond Lights 2011 and culminate in a special celebration at the end of 2012. Throughout the year, special new events will augment Centennial celebrations incorporated into existing community events – the manner of which to be determined by the committee.

See who's on the the Centennial Blue Ribbon Committee!  Learn how you can participate in the Centennial Logo Competition & earn $500!  READ MORE >>

ALL Lake Washington District High Schools to check prom students for alcohol on suspicion

ALL Lake Washington District High Schools to check prom students for alcohol on suspicion

This just in: "Based on legal advice, all of our high schools will be screening students at school events for alcohol use only on individual, reasonable suspicion."
-- Kathryn Reith, Communications Director, LWSD, 5/26
   kreith@lwsd.org , 425-936-1342

Passive alcohol sensor will aid in detection  READ MORE >>

Cyber-bullying: Abuse takes its toll on a new generation of American youth.

Northwest Asian Weekly Cyber-bullying: Abuse takes its toll on a new generation of American youth :

"The state of Washington presumes that children from age 8 to 11 cannot commit crimes.

Think again. On April 23, two sixth grade girls in the Issaquah School District were charged by King County Juvenile Court for cyber-stalking. They hacked into the Facebook account of Leslie Cote, a classmate and former friend. The girls posted sexually explicit pictures and, using Cote’s name, solicited boys for sex".

Read More >>

Reported By Sarah Yee
Northwest Asian Weekly, 5/19
Photo By Johnny Bui, NWAW

Redmond Mayor and Police encourage residents report harassment, potential hate crimes

Mayor John Marchione and the Redmond Police Department are encouraging residents who believe they may be a victim of harassing or threatening actions to report them to the police immediately.

“The City of Redmond does not welcome or tolerate this kind of hateful behavior, and I encourage residents to contact the Police Department if they experience or witness it,” stated Redmond Mayor John Marchione. “Our community is strengthened by the diversity of those who live and work in Redmond and our City continues to reach out to our various faith communities to help prevent such incidents in the future.”

This comes in response to a situation that occurred Monday afternoon when a resident left her vehicle for approximately 10 minutes and returned to find a post-it note with a disparaging comment aimed at the Muslim community.

The case is currently under investigation. If anyone has information regarding this situation, please contact the Redmond Police Department at 425-556-2500.

Current Events: Redmond Historical Society

In 1910,  Bill Brown (mayor) built his first retail business, a wood-frame saloon on the SE corner of Leary and Cleveland.

Old photographs provide a wonderful insight into life in the early days of Redmond. The Redmond Historical Society is interested in making copies for placement in its archives. If you have historical photos to share, or know of someone who does, and you would like more information, please call Monica Park at 425-885-2919, or email her at our email address:  info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org  or mail the photographs to Redmond Historical Society, Attn: Monica Park, The Old Redmond Schoolhouse, 16600 NE 80th Street, Room 106, Redmond, WA

Join us for our annual picnic! We'll meet on Saturday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Anderson Park, 7802 168 Avenue NE. Bring family, friends and a favorite potluck dish to share. The Society will provide the rest, including ice cream! The Old Time Fiddlers are providing entertainment. Don’t miss this last get-together until September.

Do you know Redmond has four living mayors?  John Marchione, Rosemary Ives, Doreen Marchione, and Christine Himes.  Last year two Redmond mayors attended the annual picnic: John Marchione and Christine Himes.  Who will show up this year?! B.Y.

We'll also be selling tickets for the quilt raffle in honor of Redmond’s Centennial in 2012. Tickets sell for $2 each and are also for sale at the office.

Newsletter:  Take a look at the Redmond Historical Society Newsletter!

Walking Tour:  Take a Redmond Historical Walking Tour of  "Old Town".  Next tour is June 19, 1pm

RHS Press Release
Art from RHS website

Redmond Police share "red light" infraction data with Council today

OPINION:

Even I (Scott Harlan) am surprised by the data shared with the council today by the police department:

· 90% of all violations are for rolling rights on red. 6% are for running red lights straight-thru (267/4510).

· In March and April, the cameras caught just over one straight-thru violation per day per intersection (267/3/61 days).

· There has been a reduction in accidents of one from last year to this year.

· Yet, the city issued $560,000 in tickets for those two months. Over $500,000 in citations were issued for rolling rights on red. That $560,000 bought essentially no decrease in accidents.

· The city accepted 9 out of 10 of the vendor’s recommendations.

Opinion By Scott Harlan
Ban Cam Activist, Redmond, WA.

Parents expect a voice in LW School District growth issues

Board in "Work Session" Meeting
Though not advertised, the public may observe.

Second in series on 'open government' issues at LWSD.

OPINION:  Updated, 6/21/11  The 2010-2011 school year has been extremely challenging for Lake Washington School District and the community. State budget cuts are hurting. But, probably the biggest loss was failure by 3% of the Capital Bond measure.  Could the School Board have done more than Levy Committee volunteerism to help the district pass this critical measure?  Who can say?

In any event, failure of the Capital Bond measure created a sense of panic within the District and the community.  Where do we find the money we need to re-build the schools?  The District and Board scrambled to patch together a system of high school wing additions, portables and a modular Stem School with a levy measure. (The much smaller capital levy passed easily with simple majority.) But there is still no money to re-build Juanita High and now other school "modernizations" are delayed or trimmed back.

All these growth pains caused a festering within the community with many citizens wanting to be heard, but not knowing how to speak up.  For example, during the feeder program "input session" at A.G. Bell, parents made yellow buttons protesting, "Parents Expect A Voice"!

Despite some productive organizational changes within the Administration, the public still faces road-blocks to communication and engagement with the District.  As compared to the open governments of neighboring school districts, LWSD's shaky process of governance is a house of cards.  (below). Unfortunately, parent and community participation with district government continues to deteriorate as our leaders cloak themselves with new policies and procedures, as follows: 
READ MORE >>

Owls fall to Bellevue East in Overtime: Girls Division II Lacrosse State Championship

A flock of Owls celebrate after Overlake’s Grace Grubb (#21 white) hit scored with 1 second remaining in regulation to send the girls Division II state championship into overtime. The Owls fell to Bellevue East 17 - 16 in overtime. Division II.  Credit: Michael Jardine / US Lacrosse

Mike McQuaid, US Lacrosse press release

SAMMAMISH – Freshman Camille Sullivan scored the game winner with 7 seconds to go in overtime to give first year coach Craig Van der Horn and Bellevue East their first girls state championship with a 17 – 16 defeat of the Overlake School in the Washington Lacrosse Girls Division II State Championship, Saturday at Charlie Acosta Field on the Campus of the Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish.

The game winning goal was the seventh of the afternoon for the Sullivan and tied her season’s best – 7 goals in the home quarterfinal win over Bainbridge’s Division II squad. For Bellevue East, which draws students from five Bellevue high schools including Interlake, Newport and Sammamish, the title proved to be the high point in the fledgling four-year-old program’s history.  Read More >>

Redmond stays hot, rolls into semifinals | 4A Baseball

Is Coach Pudwill clearing his cleats,
or "dancing the jig"in happiness! 

 B.J. Eliason, father of sophomore Lucas, was in the stands cheering.  "This is the second time the 'Stangs will be in the state semi's since 1991!"  B.Y.

Redmond stays hot, rolls into semifinals 4A Baseball Seattle Times Newspaper:

"Redmond stays hot, rolls into semifinals 4A Baseball",  by Nick Shekeryk, Seattle Times, 5/21

TACOMA — Facing elimination for the sixth game in a row, the Redmond Mustangs continued their hot streak with a 6-0 victory over Kentwood on Saturday at Heidelberg Park, claiming a spot in the Class 4A baseball state semifinals.

The Mustangs (20-7) will next face top-ranked Jackson at 4 p.m. Friday at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma."

Redmond was up to the challenge of two more loser-out games. The Mustangs belted Olympia 15-2 to reach the regional final.

"Once our backs were against the wall, we decided we didn't want to stop," said Redmond coach Dan Pudwill. "We realized how close we were to stopping, and guys started coming alive and getting aggressive and hitting baseballs all over the place."

Read entire Times article

Post Kentwood game handshake and celebration
Next stop: Semifinals, Cheney Stadium, Tacoma, Friday, 5/27, 4pm.

Bring your friends and family to cheer on the 'Stangs!

Coach Pudwill's Portfolio, fans, players...

Article by Nick Shekeryk, Seattle Times
Video, photo and slide show By Bob Yoder, 5/21

WIAA 2011 4A State Baseball Bracket

Ross to Speak at Redmond Chamber of Commerce June 15th | Ross Hunter

Ross to Speak at Redmond Chamber of Commerce June 15th | Ross Hunter:

"Ross to Speak at Redmond Chamber of Commerce June 15th

Next month’s Redmond Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 15, will feature State Rep. Ross Hunter, who represents the 48th District, which includes parts of Redmond. Hunter will be discussing the state’s budget.

or more information on Rep. Hunter, the luncheon, or on the Chamber, "click here."

Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce
5/19

Republished: Lots of News from LW District Schools

Lots of news from LW district schools

*World Affairs Council Essay Contest
*"We Can Change the World Challenge"
*Ensemble Championships
* National History Championships in Maryland
*Robotics World Championships
*State Crime Scene Investigation Championships
*Wilder Reading

Kamiakin, Wilder, Juanita High, Lake Washington High, Redmond High, Redmond JH, International 
Click the blue link to "Read More" about all these activities >>

AA meetings offered at St. Jude Parish for Tent City residents.

Alcholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings are held in St. Jude Parish
 for Tent City residents and public-at-large

OPINION:   I was driving by the St Jude's Tent City encampment on a Wednesday and noticed this AA sign at the church entrance.  A flyer in the encampment announced AA meetings inside the Parish on Thursday's at 10am.  I was so thrilled to learn ShareWheel (the managing non-profit) and St. Jude (the host) started AA sessions.  Putting a tent over your head is one thing; but helping to solve the medical problems associated with homelessness is a major advancement.  I'm happy ShareWheel is offering more health care for their members than occasional dental work, nutrition, and blankets.  The incidence of alcoholism is high in our society; it's higher for the homeless.  KUDOS for St. Jude and ShareWheel and our community for understanding and accepting our community needs.

Opinion and Photo By Bob Yoder

References: 
Dual Diagnosis of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorder, NAMI, Robert Drake, MD.  2003
Observations and Recomendations for a better Tent City, Bob Yoder, 11/2007

With Facebook’s likes, Bing hopes to become more relevant

With Facebook’s likes, Bing hopes to become more relevant:

"Microsoft’s Bing hopes to use the power of Facebook’s “likes” to help the search engine gain some ground on Google.

Microsoft has launched new features with Facebook that “make it easy to see what people’s Facebook friends like across the Web, incorporate the collective IQ of the Web into their decision-making and conduct conversational searches.”" Read More >>

By Greg Lamm
Tech Flash, 5/16

Redmond shuts out Marysville-Pilchuck 10-0 to earn state 4A baseball berth | Seattle Times Newspaper

Fans turn-out to cheer "Stangs despite cold and drizzle
On to Tacoma on Saturday for state tourney!

Mustang Coach Dan Pudwill
with game face 

Redmond shuts out Marysville-Pilchuck 10-0 to earn state 4A baseball berth:

"REDMOND — After opening the KingCo 4A tournament with a loss to Inglemoor, Redmond faced a simple scenario: Win or go home.

Since that setback the Mustangs have ripped off four straight victories, the latest coming in a winner-to-state, loser-out matchup against Marysville-Pilchuck Monday at Hartman Park.

Redmond broke the game open in the third inning, scoring five runs with two outs en route to a 10-0 victory over the Tomahawks. The Mustangs (18-7) start the state playoffs at 10 a.m. Saturday against No. 9 Olympia at Heidelberg Park in Tacoma."

Read More >>

By Mason Kelly
Seattle Times Sports Blog, 5/16
Photos and color/link edits By Yoder

Directions to Heidleberg Park, Tacoma.

News and opinion on local candidates running for office in 2011 -- LW Schools, Redmond, Evergreen, and KingCo.

UPDATED:  This post launches the beginning of Redmond Neighborhood Blog coverage on the November election and the candidates running.  The filing deadline to register for the ballot is June 10, less than 30-days away. 

I've prepared this  Election 2011 - Candidate News to keep you posted on the latest news on the candidates and citizens who are considering a run.  When you visit the blog you will find this link on the front page header.  It's updated regularly.

"Election 2011 - Candidate News" is also a resource for those interested in running for an office.  As of today, of the ten local seats are up for grabs only eight candidates have filed!
Click blue link to Read More >>

LETTER: Rep. Ross Hunter updates: Education, Medical Marijuana, the Budget, and 520 Issues

Rep. Ross Hunter
48th District

 May 15, 2011

LETTER FROM REP. ROSS HUNTER, Ways and Means Committee, Chair

I have not written too often this year – I’ve never been busier in my life. As you may have seen in the press, the caucus tricked me into volunteering to be the budget chairman and I’ve been trying to pull together a responsible budget that does the best job I can do protecting the investments in education, healthcare and the safety net that are important to building a state we all want to live in.

The Budget

We’re in the middle of the budget negotiations now – offers go back and forth between us and the Senate and we’re getting closer. One great break last week was the ending of a tax program we started in December that turned out much, much better than expected. We offered an amnesty to taxpayers: if they’d pay their back taxes we would waive any penalties and interest. We expected to bring in about $25 million and would up collecting over $280 million. Wow. We had already counted some of this in revenue forecasts, but about $200 million is new money that we need badly. 

Click the blue link to "Read More" of Ross's Letter on the State Budget, Education, Medical Marijuana, and 520 issues >>

Redmond will be the first city in the world to adopt new Microsoft Dynamics software for the public sector.

Mayor John Marchione
City of Redmond, WA.

May 14, 2011
Reported by Samantha Pak, Redmond Reporter / Seattle P.I.

"In less than two months, Redmond will be the first city in the world to adopt a new Microsoft software program that will allow employees to do their work more accurately and efficiently......"

"....Bailey [Redmond Director of Finance] said the city is paying $150,000 for the upgrade, whereas full price for the software and implementation for an organization of this size would be between $5 million and $10 million. Although this is a discount at least 97 percent, the time city employees have committed during the last two years has been priceless, he said.

Not only will Dynamics help Redmond operate more efficiently, but other cities and public sectors entities as well once it becomes available." 

Read the entire, unedited article 

Tom Flynn Announced Campaign for Redmond City Council

Tom Flynn

Flynn Announced Campaign for Redmond City Council

Redmond, Washington (May 11, 2011) - Tom Flynn announced on Tuesday, May 10, his campaign for Redmond City Council, Position #5.

“As a long time resident of the city, I value Redmond’s beautiful natural environment, the city’s economic vitality, and its strong sense of community,” said Flynn. “I want to preserve these unique qualities while the city plans for future growth and change.”

“It will be vital for the city to have policies that support economic development, retain the beauty of our natural environment, and build on connections in the community,” Flynn said. “The urban design that is going into the Downtown and Overlake areas, as well as the Redmond Central Connector, are good examples of projects that address these issues while building functional and attractive urban centers.”   Click blue link to " Read More" >>

Blanchet advances to quarterfinals in boys state lacrosse tourney; Tops Redmond, 11-5

Blanchet's Austin Pruitt (#77 white) fires a shot past Remdmond goaltender Nico Shewey (#28 green) in boys Division II opening round playoff action, Friday at Blanchet High School - credit Micheal Jardine

Boys Division II standings
Blanchet advances to quarterfinals in boys state lacrosse tourney

SEATTLE – Tyler Schmutz and and Zane Zilke each scored 2 goals to lead Blanchet into a quarterfinal berth of the boys state high school lacrosse tournament with an 11 – 5 opening round win over Redmond, Friday at Blanchet High School in Seattle.

With the win, the Braves advance to the quarterfinal round to face Saturday’s winner of the North Kitsap, Skagit Valley opening round matchup.

In their first meeting with Redmond this season, the Braves, ranked #2 in the Metro Conference, opened the game building a 5 – 0 first quarter into a 7 – 2 lead at the half. In the third the two matched each other’s 2 goals before Blanchet pulled away with 2 fourth quarter goals for the win.  Click blue link to "Read More" >>

Redmond defeats Inglemoor, 6-2. One win away from State tournament.

37 second clip of Dylan Davis (#10) hitting 2-run HR  bottom of the third inning.
Cody Beliel (#1), designated-runner for Zach Abbruzza (#21), was driven home from first base.

Coach Dan Pudwill

The Mustangs soundly defeated Inglemoor 6-2 after two previous losses to the Vikings this year.

The 'Stangs are now one-win away from the State tournament. They host a game at Hartman Park, Monday, 5/16, 4pm against the WestCo 4A loser-out winner - the Mariner Marauders or Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks.

Are you coming to the game!

Video and Report by Bob Yoder

NAMI | NAMIWALKS - in Kirkland, Saturday morning, May 14

NAMI NAMIWALKS

My brother, Rick died suddenly at the age of 47 from a severe mood disorder complicated by medication withdrawal. Our team "rickyoderteam" is walking for Rick on Saturday. So far, my wife, Pam and daughter, Lexie are on our team. If you'd like to join us, click: www.nami.org/namiwalks11/SEA/rick. I'd be happy to tell our team Rick's his story during and after our walk.

I hear there's lots of support for this Walk. Members from Redmond, Kirkland and Bellevue City Councils are walking.  Redmond Mayor Marchione may attend.   Fairfax Hospital is the Presenting Sponsor.  Evergreen Hospital, Overlake Hospital, TEAM Virginia Mason Hospital, Woodinville Rotary, and Fairwinds are primary Gold Sponsors.

The 7th annual NAMI Washington Walk will be staged along the picturesque banks of Lake Washington starting at Marina Park in downtown Kirkland, Washington on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Registration and Check-in 8:30 a.m.  Walk at 9:30 a.m.

The annual walk is the primary fund-raising activity in support of the state organization and its affiliates. Funds are directed to providing education and support classes for those afflicted with mental illness and whose families are in needed of resources and support.  To register or make a donation click: www.nami.org/namiwalks/WA

Please contact coordinator Annie Koch with any of your questions at (206) 396-0990 or via email at anniekoch@speakeasy.net    NAMI Walk facebook page

New Online City Crime Mapping and Safety Alert Updates, By Jim Bove

Jim Bove
Community Outreach
Redmond Police

Online Crime Mapping  new!

A new crime mapping feature is available on the city website!  It allows you to follow the police activity in your neighborhood.   You can find specific types of crimes, date range, and the general vicinity of crimes  In order to protect the rights and safety of victims, crimes such as sexual assault and domestic violence are not mapped.

Just because you see a patrol car in your neighborhood doesn't mean a crime occurred or that it will show up on the map. For example: 1) interviews with witnesses at their home, 2) citizen contacts to relay emergency messages, 3) and follow-up with a victim of an incident.  We hope you will find this crime tool helpful so you have a better idea what's going on in the neighborhood.  www.redmond.gov/CrimeMap .

[Redmond Neighborhood Blog is posting this Crime Map under the header "Neighborhoods"]

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