February 2008

Seattle Majestics' Karaoke Contest Kicks Off at Redline

On February 2nd, the night before the all eyes turned to the Superbowl, the Seattle Majestics --an all-female football team -- hosted their second annual karaoke contest at the Redline Music and Sports Bar in West Seattle.

A lively, well-attended event, many Seattle residents came out to sing their support for the Majestics and participate in the contest judged by Movin' 92.5's Brooke and Monti among others.

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Federal Way teams tangle in all-city meet

AUBURN -- Todd Beamer senior Kaylyn Borden dazzled as an individual while Thomas Jefferson cashed in on dominating team depth to highlight the 2008 Federal Way All-City gymnastics meet last Wednesday.

Borden's source of superiority in her 34.5 first place all around performance drew its roots from a trio of winning performances. The Titan athlete captured solo gold on the vault (8.9) and uneven parallel bars (8.0) while staying light on her feet to tie teammate Jessica Freborn for an 8.9 first place on the balance beam.

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Beamer saves its season with win over Puyallup

Suh-weet

Todd Beamer's boys basketball team turned things around just in time to save their season best for seniors night -- as the Titans treated the visiting Puyallup Vikings to a 57-50 loss in both's regular season South Puget Sound League South finale Friday.

The Connie Richardson-coached Titans did it again, going 7-7 for a second straight year and will make the SPSL District Tournament. This was a perfect kind of victory.

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Sports briefs

Fastpitch registration

Federal Way Girls Fastpitch Association is accepting registrations for girls ages 6 to 14 for its upcoming season. For more information, please visit www.eteamz.com/FWGFA or call 253 520 6514.

Masters offer workouts

The Federal Way Masters swimming team for ages 19 and over is now offering three workout session times at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center located at 650 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way.

Monday through Friday a 5:30-6:45 a.m. and a 7-8 p.m.

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Sports roundup

Saturday, Jan. 26

Boys basketball

SCS 61, Lynden Christian 49

Cory Peterson sank 24 points to lead the Warriors to victory in non-league action.

Blake Simpson added 12 points and Austin Revenig hit eight.

Auburn Adv. 69, CFC 39

Kenny Brown scored 11 points and Aaron Constantino nine for the Eagles in a loss Saturday, Jan. 26.

Girls basketball

Ev. Luth. 44, Summit 5

Melanie Laete led Evergreen Lutheran with 15 points in a lopsided win Saturday, Jan. 26. Kelsey D'Andrade was next with nine.

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High costs and changing city mean the end after 50 years

Jorstad Jewelers will close its doors for good Feb. 29 after 50 years of service in Burien. Owner Denny Clarke has decided to retire after 32 years at the store and 13 years of outright ownership.

Jorstad's is what is known as a "full service" jewelry store - they sell jewelry and also do repairs and other jewelry upkeep that many other independent stores no longer do.

Bob Jorstad established Jorstad's in 1958. In 1976 he expanded the store only to have the place completely destroyed by what is believed to have been an electrical fire.

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Mortgage squeeze hits Burien

When Theresa DiMartino bought her first home in the 14000 block of 9th Place South in May 2003, she never dreamed she might someday be homeless.

But after refinancing her home twice, she is now not only facing foreclosure, but is also in danger of being put out on the street.

When her adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) jumped from $1,442 per month to $2,390, DiMartino found she could not make her payments, which ruined her credit rating.

Now she says she can find no one who will rent to her.

She and her husband bought the house with a 30-year f

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