http://newcastle-news.com Newcastle News Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:14:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For Cindy and Ben Bigglestone, competing in Ironman triathlons is a family affair. The Newcastle couple has participated in triathlons from Malaysia to the Canary Islands. Cindy met Ben five years ago at a pre-race barbecue at a Canadian Ironman competition in Penticton, British Columbia. They met again the following year at ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/newcastle-couple-proves-they%e2%80%99re-iron-tough Before the Mariners and before the Seahawks, Seattle's sports scene was all about the hydroplanes. The roar of hydroplanes skimming across Lake Washington has always fascinated King Parker. For the second consecutive year Parker, who owns King & Bunnys Appliances, will be rubbing elbows with drivers and mechanics as the sponsor ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/king-bunnys-hydro-to-race-at-seafair Team Seattle, led by Don Kitch Jr., of Newcastle, participated in the Le Mans Classic race July 11-13. In doing so, the team accomplished a number of objectives in preparation for competing in the 2009 Le Mans 24-Hour Race. Kitch and fellow drivers Chris Pallis, Ross Bentley, Chris Bingham and Woody Perkins ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/newcastle-racecar-driver-competes-at-lemans Newcastle Days - a festival for all reasons Newcastle Days, the city's biggest festival, is Sept. 6-7. The festival includes bands, a car show, arts and crafts booths, food and a fireworks display. Other activities include pony rides, inflatable toys and a magician. Motown cover band Timeless Soul and country band Nathan ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/in-the-spotlight-2 City is moving in the right direction In January, Newcastle News outlined its hopes for city accomplishments for the coming year. Here we are a little past the mid-point. We're pleased the city hired a parks manager, has kept a watchful eye on Coal Creek Parkway costs and has put a ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/editorial-2 Mothers support group a valuable asset In reading the story about the Eastside Mothers & More support group in the July Newcastle News, I cannot overemphasize the value of such groups. Mine grew out of a baby-care course offered by a King County nurse - and we're still together 22 years later. ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/letters-to-the-editor-3 [caption id="attachment_126" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Matt Dalton takes a photo of his son Kai, 3, during the opening of Windtree Park last month. For more on the new park, see story, page 12. Photo by Jim Feehan"][/caption] http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/capturing-a-picture-perfect-moment A brazen armed robber who held up two restaurants in broad daylight last month, one while customers were present, remains at large. The first robbery was at 1:30 p.m. July 3 at Papa Murphy's, 6945 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. The suspect entered the store, asked about the pizzas, grabbed a soft drink from ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/gun-wielding-bandit-robs-two-fast-food-restaurants After voicing concerns about the process of open conversation, the City Council unanimously approved a measure to authorize condemnation proceedings to make room for the Newcastle Transit Center Project. The council vote, taken in a July 22 meeting specifically for public discussion on the issue, will allow the city to rework a ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/council-approves-condemnation-measure-for-transit-center Timeless Soul, Nathan Chance & North Coast among acts returning A few bands that performed in this summer's Concerts in the Park series will return for Newcastle Days.  Timeless Soul, a band that features Motown favorites, and country band Nathan Chance & North Coast will be among the featured performers. "Timeless Soul and Nathan ... http://newcastle-news.com/2008/08/01/newcastle-days-entertainment-lined-up