Redmond Patch Week in Review

Monday: Our weekly About Town column , who has been involved in public service for 24 years. The retiring politician is well known for his sense of fiscal responsibility and said he plans to stay involved in the Redmond community.

Tuesday: Tuesday was the start of Hanukkah, and one local rabbi took the opportunity to . The eight-night celebration continues through Dec. 28.

Wednesday: On Wednesday, we told you how Redmond Junior High School is on campus. The school's PTSA recently partnered with its police resource officer to purchase more of the same heart-stabilizing devices that saved a student's life in 2009.

Thursday: A 26-year-old Redmond man stemming from the Dec. 8 death of a Kirkland bicyclist. Police say Nathan Godwin was under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs when he hit Bradley Nakatani, an avid bicyclist who died at the scene of the collision. 

Friday: On Friday, we uncovered a secret bit of national history right in Redmond's own backyard: a . In the early 20th century, the roadway connected Seattle with Yellowstone National Park and the entire eastern United States.

Saturday: Looking to make your New Year's Eve celebration extra sparkly? Cork Dork Chris Nishiwaki has a that suits a variety of tastes and price ranges.

Sunday: Merry Christmas! Don't forget: There's still time to enter Patch's . Your festive picture could win $100,000 for Lake Washington schools—a wonderful Christmas present if there ever was one.