February 2009

Beamer edges Thomas Jefferson for All City Championship

urgeoning building blocks of progress and an admirable achievement against adversity added to the awesomeness of the annual renewal of the Federal Way School District All-City High School Gymnastics Meet last Wednesday at Federal Way High School.

In the 2009 version, Cassie Peterson captured gold in the all around competition with a cumulative score of 35.45 to pace Todd Beamer by second place Thomas Jefferson 169.35-153.5.

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Raiders keep it close, but lose to Eagles

Federal Way girls basketball coach Danny Graham made it clear that the 64-55 victory over visiting Thomas Jefferson Thursday was supposed to be that way. Hard. Not an easy, fun win for the current AP poll 10th-ranked Eagles.

“TJ always plays us well,” said Graham. “First off, they are well coached by Jerry Krueger. They always get to their spots on the floor. That is a credit to what their coach does.”

Both these teams’ records have already got themselves credited with qualification for the postseason tournaments coming up very shortly.

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Federal Way beats TJ to stay in first place

Federal Way stayed ahead of the pack in the South Puget Sound League North Division boys basketball race with a 73-48 win at Thomas Jefferson Thursday.

The Eagles improved to 11-2 with the win over the crosstown rival Raiders, keeping them just ahead of Kentwood (10-2), Kentridge (10-3) and Auburn (10-4).

Auburn-Riverside held the fifth and final SPSL tournament bid going into Saturday’s round of play at 6-7, which pitted the Ravens against TJ (5-9).

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Sports Roundup

Boys basketball

Beamer 81, Sp. Lk. 55

Kevin Davis poured in 27 points to lead the Titans to victory Friday, Jan. 23. Napa Mefi added 15, Chase Hildebrandt 14 and Vlad Aficiuc eight.

Federal Way 57, Kentridge 47

Cole Dickerson delivered 14 points for the Eagles in their Friday, Jan. 23 win. Michael Hale III hit 11, George Williams 10 and Andre Barrington eight.

TJ 49, Tahoma 46

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Federal Way Cops, Firefighters square off for a good cause

First it was softball, then chili, and now basketball. Cops and Firefighters are at it again - all for a good cause.

Federal Way Police Officers and South King Fire & Rescue Firefighters will hit the hardwood for a little friendly competition, all to raise money for a good cause.

The big game will take place on Saturday, February 7 at 2 p.m. at Decatur High School, located at 2600 SW 320th St. in Federal Way.

The Federal Way Lions Club is sponsoring the event to celebrate Helen Keller Day.

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10 new videos highlight life, work and leisure in Federal Way

Want to know more about living, working or playing in Federal Way? Check out 10 new videos highlighting various aspects of city life.

The videos, produced in partnership with New York-based CGI Communications, Inc., include a welcome from Mayor Jack Dovey as well as snippets on economic development, health, arts, entertainment, education and real estate.

A link to the videos is found on the City's Web site, www.cityoffederalway.com, but the videos themselves are housed on a private server.

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Running for her life

Normandy Park resident Chris DeLaRosa says she ran for her life when a mudslide came pouring down her driveway on Jan. 7.

Her dog started acting strangely around 7 p.m. and DeLaRosa took him outside.

"I heard the ground shake and saw mud coming down my driveway and there were two waterfalls running down the side of my hill," said DeLaRosa. "I turned and ran for my life. When I looked back it had shot down towards my house.

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Beamer edges Thomas Jefferson for All City Championship

Burgeoning building blocks of progress and an admirable achievement against adversity added to the awesomeness of the annual renewal of the Federal Way School District All-City High School Gymnastics Meet last Wednesday at Federal Way High School.

In the 2009 version, Cassie Peterson captured gold in the all around competition with a cumulative score of 35.45 to pace Todd Beamer by second place Thomas Jefferson 169.35-153.5.

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Cenerstage presents Will Rogers Now!

Will Rogers Now! is a journey into the roots of the American experience. This highly entertaining portrait of a gentle American hero honors Will Rogers in words, theater and song. After years of study, Lance Brown has at his command a fascinating collection of Will Rogers' newspaper articles, radio monologues and off-the-cuff comments that still ring true today. After years of performing as Rogers, Brown wears the role like a second skin.

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