Coastweek Newspaper Vol 23 No 51 (December 22-28,2000)

Abstract

Inside this issue: Coast forest under attack: Eight ecologically vital forest areas along the lower Tana River have been extensively damaged; Coastdrive: Totally absorbed matatu driver was quite unaware of his electrifying experience …Our heritage of faith: As we come to the end of this year, 2000, it is an appropriate response from us to say “Thank you!” to God; The wonders of operation smile’ More than 100 successful operations for reconstructive surgery of children suffering from cleft lips and palates; Mariam awuor voted ‘ most valuable players: Coast ladies basketball team retained their title with a 57-41 victory over Uganda’s Lady Bucks in the women’s final of the Abraham Lincoln tournament held in Kampala Uganda, where 200 teams took part; Last mug of the year at Nyali is a low key affair: The last golf competition of the year at Nyali- the men’s December monthly mug -was played last Saturday and was a bit of low key affair as most golfers settled down to enjoy the long holiday off the course.