By Walter Backstrom, No Excuses
By Chris Carrel, Thinking Locally
By Angie Vogt, political commentary
By Susan Kovalik, Think About It
By Lori DeVore, Real estate update
APRIL EVENTS
April Pool’s Day on Sun.
St. Francis Hospital will proceed with its plans to add 36 patient beds and expand its nursery care for prematurely born infants, Franciscan Health System spokesman Gale Robinette said.
The following is a sample from the Federal Way police public information log:
On April 25, the Federal Way Arts Commission will publically annouce and present awards for its second annual high school essay contest. There are four winners: One from each of the three high schools (of five) that entered the contest, and a grand prize winner. The winners will read their essays at a writers retreat at Dumas Bay. The retreat, which runs April 25-26, features speakers and events geared toward sharpening writing skills. To register or for more information, call (253) 835-6900, visit www.cityoffederalway.com or e-mail jannp@perezmm.com.
Federal Way’s government access television channel is making a big twist to its production.
Regardless of the miles that might separate them from home, city pride is a particular emotion among most individuals who leave their hometown.
• Tickets are currently available for the 2008 Des Moines Sports Night Dinner and Auction on May 10 at the Des Moines Field House. The event will include casino games, silent and live auction, event emcee Bruce King, and a keynote speech from former University of Washington football coach Jim Lambright.
Still angry over primary election
By Amy Johnson, Sex in the Suburbs
By Andy Wappler, meteorologist
By Andy Hobbs, Mirror editor
By Bob Roegner, Inside Politics
When people think of Panama, it is most often in the context of a cruise through the Panama Canal.
