Residents recycled 101 tons of materials at Federal Way’s semi-annual recycling event March 15, according to an April 3 city press release. The event brought the highest participation and recycling rates to date in Federal Way, according to the release.
• On April 9, SCI will begin final grading in preparation for paving between the View at Redondo Apartments and the Buddhist Learning Center, 28621 Pacific Highway S. Crushed rock and asphalt pavement will be placed the week of April 14, weather permitting. The driveway and parking lot at Western Union Checkmate, 28722 Pacific Highway S., will be restored at this time.
A male nursing assistant is being held on $1 million bail in connection with the March 18 homicide of Federal Way resident Jane Britt, 75.
The following is a sample from the Federal Way police public information log:
Christine Peterson wrote in desperation a letter to people like President Bush, Oprah Winfrey and Montel Williams, asking the question: Have you ever met anyone with ALS?
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Federal Way’s Festival Days will not take place in 2008, according to Bob Hitchcock, a member of the festival committee.
Jane Carol Britt was found dead in her car March 19
The Wonderwood Prevention Village in Federal Way will host a town hall meeting on underage drinking from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 8 at Enterprise Elementary, 35101 S.W. 5th Ave. in Federal Way.
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Multi-Service Center will offer free tax preparation services through the United Way program for people who have low- to moderate-incomes, requiring basic individual tax returns. IRS-certified, volunteer tax preparers will be on hand Wednesday and Thursday evenings through April 10 at Multi-Service Center, 1200 S. 336th St., Federal Way. Volunteers will meet with individuals between 5 and 8 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Call (877) 211-9274.
The Federal Way Symphony will hold its Chamber Concert at 2 p.m. April 6 at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St. A chamber ensemble is featured with Federal Way Symphony Concertmaster Yuriy Mikhlin, violin; Artur Girsky, violin and viola; Olga Ruvinov, cello; and Mark Salman, piano. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors age 65 and up. Students 18 and under admitted free. Call (253) 529-9857.
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