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What do we need health insurers for anyway?

02/28/2010

This thought provoking article appeared recently in the LA Times. It poses a question I have been thinking about for a long time. If the insurance companies are coming to government, hat in hand, for bailout money, do we really need them? Isn’t a one payer system the one logical alternative to the fractured, costly, badly managed system we now have?

I think its a real possibility. Please read LA Times article and respond in whatever form or on whatever channel you feel is most effective. I think this is something every American needs to weigh in on.

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Meeting in Federal Way to discuss gang and youth crime

02/09/2010

THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Published: 02/09/1012:05 am | Updated: 02/09/10 6:40 am

Federal Way will have a community meeting Wednesday to discuss gang and youth crime and how to prevent it.

Representatives from Federal Way police, churches, schools and community agencies are expected to take part. The city-sponsored meeting will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 33325 Eighth Ave. S.

The program will include an overview of gang and youth crime in Federal Way and creation of a community action plan to address the issue. Topics will include: why gang activity occurs, how to recognize it, how to prevent it, how to report it, and what local resources are available to support youths and families.

For more information, contact Teniel Sabin, the city’s Hispanic community liaison, at 253-835-2613 or teniel.sabin@cityoffederalway.com.

Steve Maynard, staff writer

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Twin Lakes amenities proposal fails

02/07/2010

By ANDY HOBBS
Federal Way Mirror Editor
Feb 06 2010, 11:12 AM

A controversial amenities proposal was defeated by Twin Lakes homeowners.

The proposal asked residents to pay an addition $25 a month in homeowners association dues to benefit the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. In exchange, residents would receive limited access to the club’s facilities.

A private meeting for homeowners was held Feb. 6 at Decatur High School. The measure needed a 30 percent quorum in order to hold a vote — and a two-thirds majority of yes votes in order to pass. Of the 788 total votes cast via proxy and in person, 460 homeowners votes yes and 322 voted no, according to Twin Lakes resident Dean Owen. This was the second attempt at voting on the proposal. A Dec. 10 meeting failed to draw a then-required quorum of 60 percent of homeowners.

The debate centered on the private country club’s relation to property values in Twin Lakes. Many supporters saw the proposal as a small investment to prevent a drastic lowering of the neighborhood’s home values. Opponents decried the proposal as an unnecessary bailout that forced homeowners to pay for something they didn’t use.

“Those of us who worked hard to defeat it are very pleased,” Owen said. “It was a bad plan to begin with.”

The country club’s board of directors will determine the next course of action, if any is taken. Stay tuned for further details. Click here to read past reports on the Twin Lakes proposal.

Federal Way Mirror Editor Andy Hobbs can be reached at editor@fedwaymirror.com or 253-925-5565.

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