Friends and community members of Kirkland, we did it! Because of hundreds of donations, big and small, and because Nytec CEO, Richard Lerz stepped up to close the gap, we will have a fabulous 4th of July, including fireworks over the lake.
Lerz stated that Nytec, a 35-year-old electron design and engineering company, is ecstatic to help make Kirkland’s 4th of July a huge success this year. Nytec will be opening a 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in late 2013.
They have adopted the Sixth Street trail crossing portion of the Cross Kirkland Corridor, which is the property they will occupy and on June 11 participated with future neighbor Google and members of both Moss Bay and Everest neighborhoods in a cleanup and clearing of the tracks.
Their new facility plans to incorporate the corridor into their landscape and design plan, with features such as outdoor art, open space, picnic benches and gathering places along the track.
With this donation, Nytec joins an incredible membership of major sponsors of our 4th of July celebration, including premier parade sponsor and longest-term supporter, Lee Johnson Auto Family, as well as the city of Kirkland, Fairfax Hospital, Wave Broadband and Overlake Oil.
About the fireworks
Heads up! And turn ‘em just a little bit to the south.
We are moving the fireworks barge about 250 yards to the south of the regular location this year to minimize the effect of the noise over the bowl. This will be less stressful for the two eaglets in the nest at the north end of Heritage Park and will have the effect of maximizing viewing from the rest of our beachfront parks. Our hope is that this move will also help facilitate the massive traffic backup following the display. If not, be patient.
Grand marshall, Major William B. Moody
We are proud to announce that our grand marshall this year will be longtime Kirklander, retired Major William B. Moody.
Moody is a familiar face in our veterans’ group as he has participated yearly, marching in his dress uniform since 2001. Moody, 91, served his country in WW11, Korea and Vietnam. During 26 years of service he received numerous commendations, citations and medals and in 2003 he published his WW11 Memoir and an in depth account of the events of the Liberation of Dachau, Hell’s Folly.
Moody lives with his wife of 62 years, Wanda Moody, in Kirkland and Phoenix, Ariz. He has two children and three grandchildren.
Penny Sweet, Kirkland
