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Cell Towns Federal Way Next to Old Country Buffet 1812 S. 320th St. Federal Way, WA 98003 T. 253.529.5505 To find the nearest you, visit www.celltowns.com Summer Special Sale! Summer Special Sale! Switch to America’s most reliable wireless network at Cell Towns, a Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer. 20% OFF on Bluetooth / Memory Card* 30% OFF on other accessories* City’s TV program earns Telly awards BY JACINDA HOWARD [email protected] Federal Way’s “Connec- tions” television program earned honors for the third consecutive year. e program is featured on the city’s television channel, Federal Way TV: Channel 21. It won a silver Telly award for a segment on FUSION, a local non- profit transitional housing organization. It took home a bronze Telly award for a segment that focused on Puget Sound’s health. e program is written, edited and produced by three city staff members. Natalie Rees writes the script and hosts. Sid Lee ed- its and films. Linda Farmer oversees the production. Together, they present informative, creative and educational segments on Federal Way people, busi- nesses and organizations. “e remarkable thing is we produced this entire thing in house,” Rees said. “To win an award when you’re up against people like the Discovery Channel is a real achievement.” e recent Telly awards are the fourth and fiſth such honors the program has won in its five years on . com FEDERAL WAY M IRROR YOU’LL LIKE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE MIRROR | 50¢ SPORTS | Federal Way National Little League wins two at tournament [16] WASTEMOBILE | Learn where to dump your hazardous materials [5] CALENDAR | Check out a list of upcoming events in Federal Way [15] CRIME BLOTTER | A naked man is caught running down the street [3] BUSINESS | New buffet features fresh sushi and an array of Asian cuisine [10] [ more TELLY page 4 ] ‘Connections’ airs on Channel 21, online VOL. 10, NO. 151 DIVISION OF SOUND PUBLISHING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009 OPINION | Bob Roegner: What do Federal Way voters want in a judge? [6] Chris Carrel: Car washes can kill Puget Sound [6] BY KYRA LOW [email protected] In the past few years, the demographic of Federal Way schools has changed dramatically. In the 2000-2001 school year, minority race students were indeed the minority at 36 percent, according to the Federal Way School District. at is no longer the case. In the last school year, minority students — those of African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic, Hawaiian Pacific, Latino or a mixed race background — were the majority of the student population at 56 percent. White students were 43 percent, and 1 percent of students were unidentified. Federal Way, the seventh largest district in the state, has now joined other large school districts where the minority is now the major- ity, including Tukwila, Seattle, Highline, Renton, Kent and Tacoma. e City of Federal Way hasn’t quite caught up to these numbers. In early 2000, accord- ing to the U.S. Census, Federal Way had a minority population of 35 percent, just slightly lower than the school district’s 36 percent. However, according to 2007 American Commu- nity Survey, which the U.S. Census uses, Federal Way had a minority population of 42 percent. However, schools had jumped to 49 percent and again to 56 percent by 2008-2009, the most recent school year. What it means For the school district, a larger minority population means extra emphasis on closing the achievement gap — something the district was already working on before the population jump, said Sally McLean, chief Minority becomes the majority in FW schools South King Fire and Rescue crews responded to a structure fire July 10 near the intersection of 371st Street and 28th Avenue South, just outside of Federal Way. The two-story home was 100 percent involved in the garage and master bedroom, which was above the garage. The rest of the house was 50 percent involved when crews arrived. At the time of the fire, there were three people inside — one adult and two children. Everyone got out safely. The house was built three years ago and was described by the owner as “their dream home.” Milton fire department also responded to the blaze as backup. Fire investigators are still determining what started the fire. KYRA LOW, Federal Way Mirror Fire destroys ‘dream home’ GRAPHIC BY KYRA LOW, Federal Way Mirror [ more MINORITY page 4 ] City’s non-white population overall is about 42 percent
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009 VOL. 10, NO. 151 Switch to America’s most reliable wireless network at Cell Towns, a Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer. YOU’LL LIKE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE MIRROR | 500 SPORTS | Federal Way National Little League wins two at tournament [16] WASTEMOBILE | Learn where to dump your hazardous materials [5] 20% OFF on Bluetooth / Memory Card* 30% OFF on other accessories* DIVISION OF SOUND PUBLISHING CALENDAR | Check out a list of upcoming events in Federal Way [15]
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Cell Towns Federal WayNext to Old Country Buffet
1812 S. 320th St.
Federal Way, WA 98003
T. 253.529.5505To find the nearest you, visit www.celltowns.com
Summer Special Sale!Summer Special Sale!Switch to America’s most reliablewireless network at Cell Towns, aVerizon Wireless Premium Retailer.
20% OFF on Bluetooth / Memory Card*
30% OFF on other accessories*
City’s TV program earns Telly awards BY JACINDA HOWARD
Federal Way’s “Connec-tions” television program earned honors for the third consecutive year.
� e program is featured on the city’s television channel, Federal Way TV: Channel 21. It won a silver Telly award for a segment on FUSION, a local non-pro� t transitional housing organization. It took home a bronze Telly award for a segment that focused on Puget Sound’s health.
� e program is written, edited and produced by three city sta� members. Natalie Rees writes the script and hosts. Sid Lee ed-its and � lms. Linda Farmer
oversees the production. Together, they present informative, creative and educational segments on Federal Way people, busi-nesses and organizations.
“� e remarkable thing is we produced this entire thing in house,” Rees said. “To win an award when you’re up against people like the Discovery Channel is a real achievement.”
� e recent Telly awards are the fourth and � � h such honors the program has won in its � ve years on
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MIRRORYOU’LL LIKE WHAT YOU SEE IN THE MIRROR | 50¢
SPORTS | Federal Way National Little League wins two at tournament [16]
WASTEMOBILE | Learn where to dump your hazardous materials [5]
CALENDAR | Check out a list of upcoming events in Federal Way [15]
CRIME BLOTTER | A naked man is caught running down the street [3]
BUSINESS | New bu� et features fresh sushi and an array of Asian cuisine [10]
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‘Connections’ airs on Channel 21, online
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OPINION | Bob Roegner: What do Federal Way voters want in a judge? [6] Chris Carrel: Car washes can kill Puget Sound [6]
BY KYRA LOW
In the past few years, the demographic of Federal Way schools has changed dramatically.
In the 2000-2001 school year, minority race students were indeed the minority at 36 percent, according to the Federal Way School District.
� at is no longer the case. In the last school year, minority students — those of African American, American Indian, Alaska
Native, Asian, Hispanic, Hawaiian Paci� c, Latino or a mixed race background — were the majority of the student population at 56 percent. White students were 43 percent, and 1 percent of students were unidenti� ed.
Federal Way, the seventh largest district in the state, has now joined other large school districts where the minority is now the major-ity, including Tukwila, Seattle, Highline, Renton, Kent and Tacoma.
� e City of Federal Way hasn’t quite caught up to these numbers.
In early 2000, accord-ing to the U.S. Census, Federal Way had a minority population of 35 percent,
just slightly lower than the school district’s 36 percent.
However, according to 2007 American Commu-nity Survey, which the U.S. Census uses, Federal Way had a minority population of 42 percent. However, schools had jumped to 49 percent and again to 56 percent by 2008-2009, the most recent school year.
What it meansFor the school district, a
larger minority population means extra emphasis on closing the achievement gap — something the district was already working on before the population jump, said Sally McLean, chief
Minority becomes the majority in FW schools
South King Fire and Rescue crews responded to a structure � re July 10 near the intersection of 371st Street and 28th Avenue South, just outside of Federal Way. The two-story home was 100 percent involved in the garage and master bedroom, which was above the garage. The rest of the house was 50 percent involved when crews arrived. At the time of the � re, there were three people inside — one adult and two children.
Everyone got out safely. The house was built three years ago and was described by the owner as “their dream home.” Milton � re department also responded to the blaze as backup. Fire investigators are still determining what started the � re. KYRA LOW, Federal Way Mirror
Fire destroys ‘dream home’
GRAPHIC BY KYRA LOW, Federal Way Mirror[ more MINORITY page 4 ]
City’s non-white population overall is about 42 percent
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Minorities in schools and FW� nancial o� cer.
“� e achievement gap was a concern even before we saw a swing,” McLean said. “We are always � nding ways to connect with the various communities.”
� e district really started taking a look at the achievement gap in the early 2000s. McLean said the conversation has contin-ued to evolve.
“We think it’s an important thing for society in general and a constant conversa-tion for us,” McLean said. “� ere are places where we’ve had success; for example, our fourth grade reading scores, we have closed the gap over time.”
� ere have been areas where the district hasn’t seen as much success, including the 10th-grade WASL math scores, which have a large gap in students of di� erent ethnic backgrounds.
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GRAPHIC BY KYRA LOW, Federal Way Mirror
air, Rees said. Telly awards recognize the best of the best in television in categories such as local, regional, commercial, � lm, video productions and online video, ac-cording to www.tellyawards.com. Silver is the highest honor. A nearly eight-minute segment on FUSION won the city its � rst silver award. Rees and Lee presented an inside look at the organization. � ey interviewed a board member, who � rst came to FUSION as a woman in need of housing. Rees is especially proud of the segment.
“We do a lot of work,” she said. “� is particular show, I knew it was really special when we did it.”
“Connections” won a second award — a bronze Telly — for another segment it produced this past year. � e show high-lighted health concerns facing the Puget Sound. It was � lmed at Redondo Beach at Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center. Federal Way divers explored the sound, and the segment featured footage from beneath the water’s surface.
Both shows highlight the city council’s priorities for Federal Way, Lee said. Sup-port of local non-pro� ts and water qual-ity are important Federal Way issues, he said. As an award winner, “Connections” earned a Telly trophy. It weighs quite a lot and sits on Rees’ work desk, she said. � e award is not accompanied by funding for future programs. “Connections” will continue on a limited budget.
“People just do this for the grati� cation they get for a job well done,” Rees said.
Being nationally recognized for their hard work and quality productions is touching, but the approval of Federal Way residents means more, Lee said.
“I consider it to be way more impor-tant to have positive feedback from the community, from the people we are serv-ing,” he said.
Check it out“Connections” can be viewed on chan-
nel 21 by Federal Way residents subscrib-ing to Comcast or online at www.cityo� ederalway.com/Page.aspx?page=1505. � e award-winning segments are airing again on cable and online.
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City’s TV show earns honors
Co� ee talk: Faith-based organizations
� e City of Federal Way invites the public to participate in a faith-based organizations co� ee circle at 9:30 a.m. July 15 in the council chambers at City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S. � e city and human services department is inter-
ested in learning more about its faith-based organizations and the concerns they have about Federal Way and its population.
� e city is supportive of promoting partnerships between organizations and hopes the meeting will foster relationships. To register, call Lynnette Hynden at (253) 835-2650.
Youth symposium� e City of Federal Way is in-
viting parents and kids in grades 7-12 to come together to meet and share ideas at the 2009 City of Federal Way Youth Symposium. � is event will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. July 18 at City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way. Refresh-
ments will be provided. Call (253) 835-2655 or e-mail kyung.jung@cityo� ederalway.com.
Dumas Bay Centre: Town hall meeting
A town hall meeting, previously scheduled for 6:30 p.m., will now be held at 6 p.m. July 27 at Dumas
Bay Centre, 3200 S.W. Dash Point Road, to discuss the future of the facility. � e council discussed closing the facility earlier this year, due to budget restraints. � e council has since decided to keep the facility open and invites the public to learn more and contrib-ute to a dialogue about Dumas Bay Centre. Call (253) 835-2411.
