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Articles by Mary Stevens Decker
From left: Redmond High School students Bserat Tafesse
Time to bust out the budget axe: Hundreds...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 16, 2009 3:46 pm

After 13 years with the Lake Washington School District (LWSD), Dr. Chip Kimball, who became Superintendent in 2007, said he’d never seen such a big turnout at a public meeting.

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Sean Myers (front
Students learn the fine points of culinary art
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 16, 2009 3:43 pm

A gourmet lunch, recently catered by Redmond High School (RHS) Culinary Arts students, tantalized the taste buds of 40 firefighters from Snohomish County Fire District 26.

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Get ready to rock: Rockathon semifinals coming Friday and Saturday
Get ready to rock: Rockathon semifinals coming Friday...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 15, 2009 4:24 pm

In the April 10 Redmond Reporter, we turned the spotlight on Universal Soul and Manic Highway, two Redmond-connected bands competing in the semi-final rounds of the third annual Classic Rockathon, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17-18 at the Old Fire House (OFH) Teen Center, 16510 NE 79th St., Redmond. Admission ($5 per night) will benefit the OFH. Music lovers of all ages are invited.

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Acclaimed harpist Bronn Journey will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday
Acclaimed harpist to perform at Redmond United Methodist...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 14, 2009 2:17 pm

All are invited to a performance by acclaimed harpist Bronn Journey, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Redmond United…

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Katlyn Stevens
Redmond community helps ease the pain of couple’s...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 13, 2009 2:40 pm

Fair weather friends are a dime a dozen. But you’ll always know who your true friends are when they stand by you in a crisis.

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Semifinalists set for Rockathon
Semifinalists set for Rockathon
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 9, 2009 3:17 pm

Eight semifinalists are ready to rock the casbah at the Old Fire House (OFH) Teen Center’s third annual Classic Rockathon, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17-18. Admission is $5 per night, all ages are welcome and proceeds will benefit the OFH.

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Spring cleaning, part two of a two-part series: Freshen up your home
Spring cleaning, part two of a two-part series:...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 9, 2009 3:15 pm

In last week’s Redmond Reporter, we shared tips from Redmond business owners on how to free your home of clutter.
For Part 2 of our spring cleaning series, we asked Candace Carlson, staging expert at Redmond’s Windermere Real Estate, how to freshen the look of your home, whether or not you’re preparing to sell.

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Tent City expected to move to Redmond April 25
Tent City expected to move to Redmond April...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 8, 2009 3:06 pm

Tent City 4 is expected to move to the grounds of St. Jude Catholic Church, 10526 166th Ave. NE in Redmond on April 25, staying for a period of no longer than 110 days.

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Hannah Forsyth helps remove invasive plants during this week's wetlands restoration project.
Students work to restore wetlands area
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 8, 2009 2:24 pm

Mother Nature was gracious this week, as students on the shared campus of Emily Dickinson Elementary and Explorer Community School literally “dug in” to their second annual wetlands restoration project.

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Edna Burdette Hamm ('Burdie')
Celebrating the century mark
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 6, 2009 5:48 pm

Three centenarians were honored Monday at Overlake Terrace Assisted Living in Redmond. Staff, friends and family members shared lunch and music with Thomas Branch, who turned 100 on Nov. 10, 2008 and was profiled in the Nov. 15, 2008 Redmond Reporter, along with Edna Burdette Hamm whose 100th birthday was Feb. 25, 2009 and Eva

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Redmond Ridge resident Michael Eads talks about his divorce with his former wife in 'A Man's Feelings: Finding Closure After Divorce' (2008
Author explores divorce, from a man’s point of...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 6, 2009 5:34 pm

“Divorce, a word synonymous with failure, disappointment and heartache. Any man who loved his wife and went through divorce feels the stigma and loss,” Redmond Ridge resident Michael Eads wrote in his book “A Man’s Feelings: Finding Closure After Divorce” (2008, Red San Publishing).

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Senate proposes to give $2 million to downtown park project
Senate proposes to give $2 million to downtown...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 3, 2009 5:46 pm

The state capital budget proposal announced by leaders in the state Senate Wednesday would contribute $2 million toward the Redmond Central Square city park project.

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Spring cleaning, part one of two-part series: Restoring order to your home
Spring cleaning, part one of two-part series: Restoring...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 3, 2009 4:03 pm

Your home should be a relaxing haven, not an obstacle course or an eyesore.
Spring is a natural time to clear out cobwebs and clutter, but who wants to do it?
We asked some Redmond-based experts about tips for restoring order in your living space. For Part 1 of this series, our sources were Alyssa Hagen of The Conciergerie, a company that provides cleaning or other personal services on an hourly basis; and Katie Munoz of Moving Forward, which helps senior citizens downsize, often after decades in the same home. They’ve seen — and conquered — mind-boggling messes.

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Pamela Herring (left) plays Bianca
Rockwell Students to show off acting skills in...
By Mary Stevens Decker • April 2, 2009 8:08 pm

Norman Rockwell Elementary, in partnership with Studio East, presents a musical version of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Redmond High School Performing Arts Center, 17272 NE 104th St.

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Redmond resident Judy Brack has achieved the status of Mary Kay Independent National Sales Director. Throughout the company's 46-year history
Redmond woman achieves rare status
By Mary Stevens Decker • March 31, 2009 4:41 pm

Redmond resident Judy Brack has achieved the status of Mary Kay Independent National Sales Director. Throughout the company’s 46-year history, approximately 500 women worldwide have held the title.

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The Redmond Saturday Market
Young artist selected to paint Saturday Market poster
By Mary Stevens Decker • March 30, 2009 3:08 pm

The Redmond Saturday Market, which opens May 2 at 7730 Leary Way NE, has chosen 18-year-old artist Stephanie K. Johnson to paint the image for its 2009 opening day poster. Johnson’s poster image vividly depicts an abundance of colorful, farm-fresh produce and neighbors mingling outdoors on a glorious Pacific Northwest Saturday.

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DECA students looking to raise money for International Competition
DECA students looking to raise money for International...
By Mary Stevens Decker • March 30, 2009 3:01 pm

Twenty-six marketing students from Redmond High School (RHS) are headed to the DECA International Competition in Anaheim, Calif., April 29-May 3. The conference will include presentations by business experts and workshops about marketing, communication and leadership skills that will enhance preparedness for any occupational field.

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Savory Moment employee Audrey Rodriguez
Savory Moment’s winning recipe
By Mary Stevens Decker • March 26, 2009 7:56 pm

Kay Conley of Savory Moment is getting by with more than a little help from her friends.

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Business at Blazing Bagels heats up
Business at Blazing Bagels heats up
By Mary Stevens Decker • March 26, 2009 7:55 pm

Life is good for Dennis Ballen and his crew at Blazing Bagels. So good that Blazing Bagels is expanding its…

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Events help ring in spring
Events help ring in spring
By Mary Stevens Decker • March 26, 2009 7:49 pm

Cabin fever and a thin wallet don’t mix well. How do you entertain restless kids on a tight budget? Luckily, some Redmond merchants and the City of Redmond are offering free or inexpensive activities to welcome spring.

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