September 2009

What's happening at the Senior Center in October?

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, September 30th, 02:15pm

Check it out:

Coffee Chat with police leadership: Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Book sale: Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Flu shots: Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon Delight concert: Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Events

Master planning of Sammamish Valley Park begins

Submitted by Rose Egge on Tuesday, September 29th, 05:20pm

The city is seeking public comment on two park planning projects currently underway - Westside Park and Sammamish Valley Park - at the Parks and Trails Commission meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1.

Consultants will present the preferred alternative for Westside Park for review and comment by the Commission, after which the Commission will take public comment.

For the Sammamish Valley Park, currently an undeveloped park north of Willows Run Golf Course, consultants will present two or three alternatives for review and comment.

The meeting will be held in the Council Conference Room at Redmond City Hall, 15670 N.E.

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Community to talk about King County budget

Submitted by Rose Egge on Tuesday, September 29th, 10:51am

The King County Council is hosting a public hearing on Oct. 22 to discuss the 2010 King County Budget.

Led by Councilmember Larry Gossett, chair of the 2010 Budget and Fiscal Management Committee, the hearing will be held at 7 p.m. in Redmond City Council Chambers, 15670 N.E. 85th St. The event will include an opportunity for public comment.

You can find more information on the budget now online.

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Bank robbery suspect being sought

Submitted by Rose Egge on Tuesday, September 29th, 10:30am

The suspect pictured above is being sought by the FBI for bank robberies in Covington, Renton and, most recently Redmond. The Key Bank at 16401 Redmond Way was robbed yesterday at 2:53 p.m.

The suspect is described as white, in his 40s, 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 160 lbs. He has been seen wearing sunglasses and a white ball cap. During each robber no weapon was seen or implied.

Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to call the FBI at (206) 262-2063.

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Crime

Schoolyard Heroes play tonight

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, September 25th, 02:43pm

Don't forget! The Old Redmond Firehouse is celebrating its 17th Anniversary tonight with performances by the Schoolyard Heroes and supporting bands Sleepy Eyes of Death, Loving Thunder and Tradewinds for Zephyr.

Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10.

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Photo courtesy Schoolyard Heroes, taken by Justin Dylan Renney.

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Struggling to plan your communte?

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, September 24th, 01:17pm

Try R-Trip! It's a city-funded Web site that helps you plan your commute and offers incentives (such as a $50 Amazon giftcard) when you chose an alternative to driving alone.

Whether you're interested in walking, biking or riding in a carpool, vanpool or bus, R-Trip can make it easier. Check it out!

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Transportation

Eastside food drive starts soon

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, September 24th, 01:05pm

The local food drive "Share What You CAN," which involves Several Eastside cities, starts Sept. 26.

Food donations from this event will help support Hopelink during a time when it has traditionally been difficult for them to collect as much food as they need.

Help out by dropping off a donation at your local fire station. All stations are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week.

The food items most needed are:

Peanut butter
Canned corn, green beans, diced tomatoes
Canned peaches, pineapple, fruit cocktail
Tomato juice (48 oz)
Canned beef stew (24 oz)
Canned pork and beans
Canned lunch meat (SPAM)
Dried pasta
Canned tuna
Canned soup
Canned chili
1 qt envelopes powdered milk
Vegetable oil (24 oz)
Snack pudding
Macaroni and Cheese
Jars of baby food

Upcoming seminar will teach about diabetes

Submitted by Rose Egge on Thursday, September 24th, 12:56pm

The Swedish Physicians Redmond Clinic invites residents to the seminar "Diabetes, Your Heart & Your Health" on Oct. 6.

Douglas McDonald, M.D., the clinic's medical director, will discuss the risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Attendees will learn what they can do to prevent disease and live a longer, healthier life.

The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th St.

To register call (206) 386-2502 or visit www.swedish.org/classes.

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Cedarcrest football player airlifted to Harborview

Submitted by KOMO Staff on Thursday, September 24th, 09:27am

A member of the Cedarcrest High School football team suffered a severe concussion Wednesday night, but he's expected to recover.

Medics were called to the school about 7 p.m. after the 14-year-old freshman was injured in a hard hit during the game against Archbishop Murphy High School.

The boy was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he was treated and released.

The Cedarcrest High School football coach said the boy is at home and will likely be back at school on Monday.

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Bookkeeper from Redmond accused of embezzling $350,000

Submitted by Rose Egge on Wednesday, September 23rd, 02:59pm

A Redmond resident, and bookkeeper for the Seattle Rotary Service Foundation, has allegedly confessed to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the charitable organization over several years .

According to court documents, Susan Elizabeth Kinney allegedly wrote checks from the foundation to herself totaling more $356,000.

On Tuesday, King County Prosecutors charged Kinney with 123 counts of theft.

Police said the thefts started in 2003 and continued for five years.

Prosecutors say Kinney, 48, wrote checks to herself that typically matched amounts that had been approved by the board for donation to charity.

She allegedly altered photocopies of the checks kept by foundation to make it look like she was paying the charities.

In 2008, an accountant noticed discrepancies in the foundation's financial records, and the group's director requested copies of the checks from the bank.