John Godey's best-selling novel, "The Taking of Pelham 123," revolves around a quartet of armed crooks who hijack a New York City subway train and threaten to start killing passengers one-by-one if their ransom demands are not met in an hour. Beyond that basic outline however, each director who takes on the project seems inclined to alter the terrifying tale of suspense however he sees fit. . . .

Federal officials Tuesday announced sentencing for two Medford men who burned a cross on an African American family's lawn last year. Gary Moss, age 37, was sentenced to serve 41 months in federal prison for conspiring to deprive individuals of their civil rights. Co-conspirator Devan Klausegger, age 30, was sentenced to serve 51 months for the same charge. Both defendants were ordered to serve three years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution to the victims in the amount of $3,107.00. According to plea agreements filed in court, both defendants admit that on May 26, 2008, Moss poured a flammable liquid in the shape of a cross and the letters "KKK" on the front lawn of a residence leased by an African American male. . . .

Seattle Parks and Recreation's Magnolia Community Center and Advisory Council will hold a community barbecue to support Hannah Geiger, a 19-year-old Magnolia resident and Special Olympian, who was brutally attacked and beaten last week as she was walking to the community center. The barbecue will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at the community center, 2440 34^th Ave. . . .

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The final weekend of Waterfront Village June 3 - 7 brings fun, sun and fantasy.  Dress to impress as a princess or pirate and get in FREE to Waterfront Village on Sunday June 7th.  Best-dressed costume participants will receive prizes given away at 3 p.m. on the Dex World Rhythm Stage. Full Schedule of Events for Roses Weekend . . .

Gordon, 9, one of the youngest members of the WNBA Seattle Storm Dance Troupe performs at the 10th Anniversary Stormin the Lake Fan Fest at Green Lake in Seattle.

Jaloni Garner, 9, Markell Jackson, 5, and Taylor Corrine Benton, 6, try to determine if a burning marshmallow is undergoing a physical or chemical reaction May 30 at the 23rd Annual Ron McNair Camp-In at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. The event which is presented by Blacks in Science (BIS), under the direction and leadership of Dr. Millie Russel gives underprivileged kids and kids of color an opportunity to explore the science center after the public has gone home. 

Jefferson High School celebrated its Centennial with three days of events  last week, culminating in a multi-class alumni reunion on Saturday. Here, graduates and friends convene on the steps of Jefferson on Saturday. . . .

Singing Happy Birthday to her father, Pastor Mary Overstreet-Smith helps friends and relatives welcome her father's 105th new year. Left to right: Pastor Mary Overstreet-Smith, family friend John Brant and Elder John Hart. . . .