July 2007

There's still time to purchase tickets at the door of Federal Way's most lively and lavish event of the year, the FUSION gala and Dumas Bay. The event takes place at the Dumas Bay Center at 3200 Southwest Dash Point Road, and begins at 3 p.m.

FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization founded in 1993.

Over the past 14 years, the group has raised enough money to purchase and furnish nine housing units around the city.

Highline Medical Center has been recognized by the Premier healthcare alliance as a top performer nationwide in hip and knee replacement procedures.

One of only six hospitals to receive the 2007 Premier Award for Quality for excellence in the care of patients in this category, the medical center has one of the lowest complication rates for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery.

Federal Way now has someone on staff to help bridge the communication gap between citizens and local government.

Representatives from the city of Federal Way announced last week that the city has hired Linda Farmer, APR, to serve in a newly created position that will handle communications, public relations, and government affairs.

The City converted a vacant position to create a new one in response to the City Council's strategic planning in January of this year.

At that time, councilmembers shared their own thoughts and those of residents about a greater need

The Federal Way City Council is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the city's Youth Commission.

Members of this commission serve as an advisory body to the City Council, other city commissions and city staff on issues such as youth programs, recreational activities, dance clubs and other issues of importance to youth.

The 13- member commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

Commissioners shall reside within the Federal Way School District boundaries during their terms.

Members are appointed to serve two-year terms, un

The Federal Way Sunrise Rotary Club has chosen a new leader.

Jodi Kauer was elected president of the Sunrise Rotary club effective July 1, 2007 for one year preceding the outstanding service of past president Byron Hiller.

Jodi joined Rotary because she witnessed "the members' integrity and professionalism coupled with a deep concern for our community and wanted to be a part of that group."

Plans for next year include an international project in connection with World Vision to build a well and water system in a village in Ecuador.

The Sunrise Club is

At 5:29 a.m. on July 26, South King Fire and Rescue firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the 31500 block of 39th Ave Southwest in Federal Way.

The structure was a single family home belonging to Gerry Walters, a flight attendant who works for Delat Airlines.

Prospective students and their families can learn about Highline Community College's Puget Sound Early College at an information meeting on Tuesday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m.

Early College gives high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate of arts degree simultaneously, tuition-free.

Masters times offered

The Federal Way Masters swimming team for ages 19 and over is now offering three workout session times at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center located at 650 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way.

Monday through Friday a 5:30-6:45 a.m. and a 7-8 p.m.session are offered, with a 6:50-7:50 a.m. session taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays. A 10:15-11:15 a.m. session is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Saturdays an 8-9 a.m. session is held at the Kenneth Jones Pool (Federal Way High School).

Members are required to join U.S.