The vanishing Lomas Eye Clinic doctor has kept his Renton court appointment, according to this report. Read the story here
Monthly archives for April, 2008
Two killed in Renton car wreck
Apr30
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
Sad news…another deadly car wreck in our community. My prayers are with the families.
From the Seattle PI Readers Blog; Chef Warren Sete will soon be opening in Renton at “Blossom”
Apr27
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
It’s so often the question, “where should I take him or her on our date?”! Well here are a couple of great date night restaurant ideas for Saturday’s and Sunday’s that are sure to please both female or male!
Make reservations for the “Tommy Room” at “Yama at the Galleria” in Bellevue!!
The Sushi at Yama is fresh, succulant & decorative!
This is going to be one of you & your dates most fun, exciting & unique dining experiences!
When you dine in the Tommy Room at Yama’s on the Eastside, you will literally be dining in a sunken floor, with bamboo mats and romantic chiffon room dividers and it will undoubtedly impress your date with your creativity in making the date fun and different – apart from the regular typical dining.
The sushi is fresh, succulant and creatively decorative, fun and exciting! You will be experiencing a true celebrity chef’s meal when you dine, because the incomparable
Celebrity Chef Warren Seta!
Mr. “Warren Seta” is the chef, and with restaurants in Las Vegas and Hawaii and soon one opening in Renton, called, “Blossom”, you will certainly want to get his autograph – his talent and status is beyond compare! Inspired by Chef Warren’s upbringing in Hawaii and his love of tapas they offer you the best Asian fusion cuisine and sushi. The combination of European cooking techniques with Asian flavors is sure to please and entice the palate while the sushi at Yama is made to emphasize the freshness of the fish. The sushi menu is filled with traditional offerings and the fish is paired with the finest boutique sushi rice. Happy Hour is offered daily in the Lounge and Sushi Bar where the menu features tapas and sushi items.
Protected: Speaking of Indiana Jones…. don’t miss this memo (from Mad Magazine)
Apr26
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
What does the new Indiana Jones movie have to do with gas taxes? Answer: Nothing
Apr26
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
This Yahoo layout confused me when I first looked at it. Why would a new movie cause Clinton and Obama to debate gas taxes…?
Burglars in Benson Hill beware… there is a new “Sheriff” in town; $1000’s recovered already
Apr26
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
Benson Hill residents should be encouraged by this email we just received from Mayor Law. This was some really great police work!
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Dear Council Members,
Renton Police Officer Eric Gordon did some great police work for our new
residents in the Benson Hill/Cascade neighborhood. He responded to a residential
burglary yesterday where thousands of dollars in jewelry and other items were
taken. Several hours later, he made a routine traffic stop on a van and noticed
items that were described in the earlier burglary. The victim of the burglary
was able to positively identify the merchandise, resulting in the arrest of two
suspects. And a follow-up interview by Sgt. Todd Frazier helped to recover more
stolen items that had been taken from a neighboring home.
Another huge benefit for our new residents who are now receiving quality police
service!
Hope you have a nice weekend.
Denis
“You are riding aboard the New Mark Seven Monorail”
Apr25
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
Fellow Disneyland-lovers may recall the familiar baritone voice that has welcomed monorail passengers with the words “You are riding aboard the NEW MARK FIVE Monorail” for over 20 years now.
So, I am glad to see that the old “New Mark V” is finally going to be updated.
Now, if Seattle Center could only find a way to replace its even-older monorail trains…
Bear in Kennydale
Apr23
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
This was the scene on NE 16th Street in Upper Kennydale this morning, as firefighters and animal control officers tried to figure out how to wrangle a black bear that had meandered it’s way around the neighborhood.
My council colleague Marcie Palmer kindly provided the email stories, with the details, below.
Here is a scene from looking down NE 16th street
See more pictures by clicking here
Speed Cameras in School Zones
Apr23
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
The speed cameras are going in near three schools this week.
Here is a shot of the camera being installed on Edmonds Ave NE, next to McKnight Middle school. We are also installing red-light cameras at three intersections.
The Renton Reporter published a story in today’s edition. Click HERE for the story.
When the cameras get activated, please be prepared for other drivers to act a little erratically. for a while. These cameras are great at eliminating T-Bone car crashes, and preventing kids from getting hit in school zones, but they can actually increase the number of rear-end fender-benders due to people driving unpredictably (hitting the break abruptly when they first thought they would run the light, or slowing down fast). So be careful until the speed-demons out there learn some new habits.
Cathy’s birthday today
Apr23
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
My lovely bride is celebrating her birthday today, so I have to keep my stories short. I need to get back to eating cake with her and other celebrating! 🙂
Your tax money being spent by border patrol to protect you from San Juan Island residents
Apr22
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
Don’t forget your passport if you go to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.
The US Border Patrol is now spending your tax dollars checking up on Washington residents traveling within Washington, (warning, sarcasm alert…) on the theory that it is worth it because some of the Washington residents could actually be Canadian terrorists. After all, they could have swam or rafted from Canada to San Juan Island… these desperate Canadians can be very tricky when trying to get into our county.
I know what you are thinking…why wouldn’t the terrorist simply walk across the virtually unprotected 3000 miles of land border between our two nations, instead of paddling in a raft across the Strait to get to San Juan Island. But clearly you do not understand how tricky Canadian terrorists are.
Apparently, San Juan island is possibly teaming with Canadian terrorists, just waiting to sneak into the United States. So we better check everyone’s ID, and ask them what they are up to. Bill-of-Rights be damned…these are Canadians we are up against.
New Renton Planning Commisioner appointed from Benson Hill; Welcome Ed Prince
Apr22
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
The Renton Planning Commission is a board of skilled Renton volunteers, (often with backgounds in community leadership, planning, architecture, engineering, and similar fields) who receive and review land-use testimony and make land-use recommendations to the City Council.
Last night, Council approved Mayor Law’s appointment of a new planning commissioner who lives in the recently-annexed Benson Hill Neighborhood.
The new Commisioner, Ed Prince, will give Benson Hill their own member of this important city commision. (All the commisioners represent the city at large, but it is advantageous to have commisioners reside in a variety of neighborhoods.)
Ed has been active in his community for many years, and is well known and respected by the Mayor and City Council. He will be a great addition to the Planning Commission.
Please join us in welcoming him.
Benson Hill Resident Ed Prince, 33, was just appointed to the Renton Planning Commission
Renton’s “Wizards of the Coast” unveils new products for Star Wars fans
Apr22
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
Renton’s “Wizards of the Coast” comes out with some new products for Star Wars Fans. Click here for the Story
And, if you are a Star Wars fan then you may fince this website kind of interesting
“Tower; This is Cathy Corman, ready for takeoff….”
Apr21
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
My beautiful wife is sometimes a nervous flier, so she has learned a technique for getting more comfortable when she must take a long flight. As we board the plane, she asks to greet the flight crew, which the airline will almost always arrange for her. Then she chats a little with the pilots, so that she feels more comfortable with the people at the plane’s controls. I usually go straight back to my seat, so I don’t participate in the visits.
I noticed she was very relaxed on our trip to Japan, following her pre-flight stop in the cockpit of the 777. A day after we arrived, one of the crew members sent her this photo to remember her visit.
Yep, that’s Cathy in the captain’s seat.
Renton Reporter story on Jet City Espresso
Apr21
2008
Written by Randy Corman
2008
Written by Randy Corman
The latest edition of the Renton Reporter ran a nice story about Jet City Espresso, the eclectic coffee shop at the corner of Second and Main Street.
As the article points out, the land and building have been for sale for some time now, and the coffee shop (which many consider to be a community “living room” may have to relocate at some point in the future. For now, if you haven’t dropped by to see the place, I recommend you stop in for some coffee and a snack.
And, if any readers have pictures that I may post of the eclectic furnishings, or visitors who don’t mind being on the web, I would love to have the photos.
From time to time I’ve met with many of Jet City’s regulars for some very involved policy discussions over coffee at Jet City, and I hope the friendly and popular coffee shop can find a place ot relocate (as opposed to disappearing) if/when a new building is built on the site.
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