To the Editor:
The Board of Education Directors at Federal Way Public Schools has restricted showings of Al Gore's movie "An Inconvenient Truth," the premiere factual film on global warming, and one that will probably be nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary.
In the film, Gore presents scientists' findings on the catastrophic dangers of climate change.
To the Editor:
Is it possible to do some stories on the exploding graffiti in Federal Way? I am sure I am not the only one who has noticed the increase in Federal Way.
It is very upsetting to see every fence, and every side of the local businesses covered with this garbage.
The Federal Way police have to know who is responsible for this tagging as these kids leave their calling card everywhere.
The Federal Way Transit Center has become a hub of activity in the heart of the community. Buses, passenger vehicles and pedestrians milled around the downtown site last Thursday during the 5 p.m. commute. The city hopes to build a series of multi-use retail and residential structures adjacent to the Transit Center. Photo by Seth Bynum
In a swift 3-0 vote at its January 9 meeting, the Federal Way School Board ignited a fire among students and parents.
After a short debate with little initial public comment, the board effectively placed a moratorium on the highly-acclaimed film on global warming by former Vice President Al Gore, "An Inconvenient Truth."
The film - considered too controversial by the conservative board and a handful of parents who questioned the movie's place in Federal Way classrooms - can no longer be shown in district schools without an accompanying opposing viewpoint.
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Federal Way Mayor Michael Park announced today that the City Council has evaluated the performance of new City Manager Neal Beets and found his first five months of work to be positive.
"Since Neal Beets joined the City five months ago, he has helped the City with the 2007-2008 budget, appointed a new Police Chief, and was successful in securing voter approval of Proposition 1," said Park. "City Councilmembers unanimously believe he has done a good job."
The City Council appointed Beets as City Manager effective August 1, 2006.
Effective immediately, the City of Federal Way is extending the hours for accepting passport applications at City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South. You may now apply for a passport Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the second floor Permit Center Help Desk.
The City is an approved Passport Acceptance Facility, allowing staff to assist with applications for a United States passport, provide general information on passport procedures, and serve as a liaison between applicants and Passport Services Agency.
I don't like to be the boy who cried wolf, but it seems that at least once a year I am reminded of how important emergency preparedness is.
Not so much from the unusual weather, but most often in the form of a visit to some loved one's home, where the disaster plans look like disasters themselves. Take my brother, (please!)
When the power went out a couple of weeks ago, I dropped by his place in West Campus to see how he was getting along.
When I pulled into his driveway, he was fiddling around under the hood of his truck.
He looked exasperated.
Born and raised in San Francisco, Calif., Betty passed away suddenly on January 15, 2007.
She graduated from San Francisco State University. While teaching in Lafayette, Calif., she married William "Bill" Bowman. They moved to Normandy Park in 1963. Betty taught in the Highline School District and then became a Systems Analyst for Boeing for 11 years.
Betty will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Nola Penhan died January 11, 2007.
She was born February 16, 1923, to Lois Osborn. She was raised by her grandparents and the Irwins in Bellingham.
Nola was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She tenderly cared for her family and friends, always having a kind word and a funny joke for everyone she met. She was an active church member, having taught Sunday school and participated in church sewing circles.
Hoffman
September 22, 1935 -
January 11, 2007
Gerald Kent Hoffman, age 71, of Normandy Park, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2007, from a heart attack.
Jerry spent his first four years living in Ruble, Iowa, above a country store run by his parents, Elmer and Helen Hoffman. The family then moved to a farm in LeMars, near Sioux City, Iowa. He served two-years in the U.S. Army during which he was stationed at Fort Lewis. He fell in love with the mountains and scenery of Washington state, which eventually drew him back.
