December 2007

Friday, Nov. 30

Boys basketball

Federal Way 72, Ft. Vancouver 59

Aaron Broussard connected for 31 points to lead the Eagles past Fort Vancouver in Friday, Nov. 30 non-league action. Jeff Forbes was next with nine points, while Andre Barrington scored eight and Ian Tevis seven.

Girls basketball

TJ 66, Stadium 35

Residents can help fight hunger and make the holidays brighter for those in need by donating food items or money to Southwest King County food banks.

Food banks rely on donations for 80 to 90 percent of the assistance they receive -- and, as the number of families seeking assistance this year has indicated, the need is greater than ever.

Those who want to help their neighbors in need can:

Donate food -- Protein items such as meat, fish, peanut butter, and powdered milk are always in demand, as are canned goods such as fruits, vegetables and peanut butter, and f

Highline Community College recently was awarded a U.S.

Diah Hastuti, an international student from Indonesia, couldn't believe her luck when she learned that she was a beneficiary of a consortium of community colleges in the U.S.

This consortium of community colleges had been awarded a major cooperative agreement by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs-and it opened a door for Hastuit.

"It was like a dream come true," declared Hastuti, a Highline Community College student. "I have always wanted to study in the United States.

Periodontist Dr. Mark Sebastian, of Federal Way, recently was honored by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists with its Fellowship award for 2006-2007. This award is one of the highest honors a professional society can bestow on its members.

Dr. Sebastian was honored for his contributions to the art and science of oral implantology in his more than 25 years of service to the community.

The informational session with public comment last Monday seemed relatively civil, at least the part that could be heard over the roar of jets making their approach to the airport over 320th and Pacific Highway South.

The Transportation and Land Use Committee, along with representatives from the Port of Seattle and citizens of Federal Way shared an evening of discussion regarding Sea-Tac air traffic noise.

When the Federal Aviation Administration first developed these flight tracks, the affected area carried just a fraction of the population density it does today.

If you are among the zillions of people who like to have a Christmas tree to help in creating a festive atmosphere during the holidays, there are only a few choices, and all of them have their pros and cons.

And like just about everything else these days, just having a Christmas tree can prove to be controversial, if you let it.

You can do the traditional trek into the mountains with a thermos of hot chocolate and an ax, though this is becoming increasingly difficult in regard to permits and available locations, not to mention the soaring cost of gasoline.

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KENT - Opening night at Kentridge High School drew dynamite reviews for the Todd Beamer High School gymnastics squad last Wednesday.

Drawing upon a solid cast of all-around performers in its first curtain call of the South Puget Sound League season, Beamer amassed 155.4 points to win the meet against Rogers of Puyallup (146.8) and Kentridge (142.75).

"For the first night the girls did a great job," observed Titan head coach Gina Foster.

1. Federal Way police responded to a warning call that an unnamed person was being suicidal. The incident took place at an apartment complex at 2100 South 336th Street. The call came in around 3:32 p.m. on November 18. Upon arriving at the scene, officers determined that the suicidal subject was nowhere to be found. It was later determined during their investigation that the subject made suicidal threats and caused self-inflicted injuires. Federal Way police then issued a be-on-the-lookout notice to help locate the subject.