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Book chronicles best art towns in America
SARASOTA, FLA. - About 10 years ago, John Villani changed the way he planned his vacations. Instead of seeking out exclusive restaurants, antiques stores and clothing shops, he started looking for destinations with art galleries, street fairs, poetry readings, outdoor festivals and museums.
Best Sellers
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST SELLERS - 1. "Honeymoon" by James Patterson, Howard Roughan (Little, Brown)
Book offers collection of curiosities
NEW YORK - Feel the need for a pea podder? Ever wish you had a double cigarette holder or an anti-dazzler?
'The Broker' breaks new ground for Grisham
In his 15th novel of suspense, John Grisham breaks a few of his molds.
Jobless figures will get makeover
The Texas Workforce Commission will calculate employment and unemployment numbers a new way starting with January statistics.
In Business: Pampa native joins firm's health law group
A Pampa native is almost home. And bringing a hunk of business with her.
ChoicePoint limits sale of consumer information
ATLANTA - The embattled data broker ChoicePoint Inc. said Friday that it is strictly limiting its sale of consumer information to small businesses, and the company's chief executive said he did not learn of a major breach until several months after it was discovered.
Farm Briefs
Buffalo Lake Wildlife Refuge south of Umbarger is taking bids for the 2005 grazing season.
Hartnett: Six candidates per job reach interview level
There's a huge difference between applying for a job and interviewing for one.
Laser procedure saves woman's legs
Patricia Preston's legs were numb. She couldn't stand on her feet for more than five to seven minutes at a time. When she walked, her hips hurt.
In Business: Oil prices remain above $53 a barrel
WASHINGTON - With the petroleum industry pumping just barely enough fuel to keep the world's economic engine humming, a buying frenzy on oil markets is setting the stage for sharply higher gasoline prices as early as next week.
Oil & Gas Report
WEEK ENDING 02-24-2005 - HANSFORD (WILDCAT & HANSFORD Mississippian) Mewbourne Oil Co., #1 Black Stone Minerals '91', 750' from North & 660' from East line, Sec. 91,45,H&TC, PD 8000'. Rule 37
Dow, S&P hit 3-year highs
NEW YORK - A surprisingly strong job creation report energized Wall Street on Friday, propelling stocks sharply higher as investors grew more confident about the economy and corporate earnings.
College officials balk at proposed farm cuts
WASHINGTON - Bush budget cuts would hit important research programs that examine everything from soybeans and dairy production to cattle viruses, agriculture school officials complained to Congress on Tuesday.
Payrolls grow by 262,000
WASHINGTON - America's employers added a sizable 262,000 jobs in February - the most in four months.
Biz People
Appointed - Wells Fargo Bank announced the following personnel changes: KAYLA MCCOY was promoted to personal banker.
Going to new heights
The V-22 Osprey has completed another juncture in the manufacturers' bid to enter the Bell Helicopter Textron aircraft into the marketplace.
Canadian cattle battle
TORONTO - Some ranchers in Western Canada think the decision by a U.S. federal judge to block indefinitely the resumption of their cattle crossing into the United States is another example of American protectionism as well as botched politics by their own leaders.
Auto sales go into the tank except for Chrysler, Toyota
What a difference a month or two makes. Recall back to the first of the year when automakers were offering end-of-the-year promotions left and right.
Dallas-based Nexstar earns fourth-quarter profit
IRVING - Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc. swung to a fourth-quarter profit, helped by acquisitions and revenue from election-year advertising on its television stations.
Farm land returns balance portfolios
IMPERIAL, Neb. - Frederick Gillis grew up in a big city, and the most he'd heard about farming came from stories his father told of working on a cousin's South Dakota land during the Depression.
Tourney seeding at stake for Tech
Regardless of the outcome of today's game, Texas Tech will finish the Big 12 Conference season as the only team without consecutive losses during league play.
Journey from worst to first
WACO - Kim Mulkey-Robertson stood back and absorbed the moment, watching her Baylor players surrounded by a mass of students and fans. They deserved the celebration.
Faith Calendar
LENT ACTIVITIES - EVENING PRAYER LENTEN SERVICE 6 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Mark's Anglican Church, chapel, 1100 S. Harrison St.
Cross Currents: Confused theology makes us blame God
'I'm sorry." The pediatrician spoke in hushed, sad tones. "The diagnosis is conclusive."
Faith News
MORE Church schedules garage sale today - MORE CHURCH is having a garage sale at 8 a.m. today at the church, 5511 W. AMARILLO BLVD. Items include clothes, electronics, kitchenware, toys and more.
Congregational Corner
Covenant Presbyterian Church rejoices over every single visitor.
Children need God, hope to get lives back
Some of the children placed in Hope for Tomorrow's care have been severely neglected. Some have been physically or sexually abused.
Thank you to servicemen always appropriate
Last month's Super Bowl advertising winner was Anheuser-Busch.
Spreading The Word
The market for souls is cutthroat, but churches do what they can.
Caribbean Getaway
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - I couldn't take it anymore. Freezing temperatures, slipping and falling on icy sidewalks, and the snow. There was just so much snow. I'd had enough of wintry New York and was starting to take the weather personally, like it was out to get me. I was ready to move back to sunny Arizona.
Short Takes: 'Gilligan' to shipwreck again June 8 on TBS
TBS has set a premiere date for a second season of "The Real Gilligan's Island."
Club Calendar
EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of space constraints, self-help organizations, such as Al-Anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Take Off Pounds Sensibly and others, are listed only the first Sunday of each month as are organizations that meet weekly, such as Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis clubs and other such civic organizations.
A Piece of Texana
ARCHER CITY - Down winding two-lane roads hemmed by cow pastures and oil fields, this one-stoplight burg immortalized in "The Last Picture Show" isn't really on the way to anywhere.
Forget heroism, keep germs at home
When a miserable cold struck Kim Colabella, duty called. Her supervisor and several colleagues were out of the office, and Colabella determined that, ailing or not, she needed to keep things going. So she took a cold pill, packed up her tissues and soldiered on to work.
On The Calendar
March - HIGH PLAINS EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION SPRING ART SOIREE, noon to 4 p.m. today, Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space, 2751 B Civic Circle. Free admission.
Spring fashion theme of meeting
Spring fashions will highlight the March 14 meeting of the Amarillo Christian Women's Connection lunch meeting.
New secretary gives White House a shot
WASHINGTON - It is mandatory to assume something can and will go wrong at a presidential dinner party. The job of the new White House social secretary is to imagine the worst - and then figure out how to prevent it.
Izzard to speak to aviation group
Retired local radio and television personality Bob Izzard will be guest speaker at Wednesday's meeting of the High Plains Aviation Association.
Experts offer tips to scale down
Do you have a basement full of your adult children's belongings?
Dear Abby: Cheating wife back in lukewarm marriage
DEAR ABBY: I am a 36-year-old married woman. "Vern" and I have been married for 10 years and are childless by choice. We have had our share of problems, but for the most part, I've learned to put them in perspective.
How to tell if you have a basic winning hand
There are 52 cards in the pack, and the ranking of the individual cards, from high to low, is ACE, KING, QUEEN, JACK, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. There is no ranking between the suits in poker - so, for example, the king of hearts and the king of spades are equal.
Dr. Gott: Columnist does not use ghostwriters
DEAR DR. GOTT: I love your column. I believe that you have someone write it on the computer, run it by you for corrections, and then transmit it to the various newspapers for them to make hard copy. Sounds like an easy moneymaker to me. What say you?
Let your kids get in touch with nature at camp
Ever seen a toad that weighs 2 pounds?
Dear Abby: Cheating wife back in lukewarm marriage
DEAR ABBY: I am a 36-year-old married woman. "Vern" and I have been married for 10 years and are childless by choice. We have had our share of problems, but for the most part, I've learned to put them in perspective.
Out & About: Rotary International centennial Feb. 23
Rotary International celebrated its centennial with a birthday party Feb. 23 at the Amarillo Civic Center.
Heloise: Ferrets popular pets
Dear Readers: Thinking about getting a ferret? There are a couple of states that ban ferrets as pets, but in states that do accept them, they have become very popular.
'Deadwood' described as living history
SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. - A visit to the dingy Western set of "Deadwood" makes you wonder: What century is this, anyway? - until director Ed Bianchi yells "Cut!" and the scruffy miners put on sunglasses and haul out cell phones to check their messages.
Out & About: Dedication of memorial Feb. 19
The Amarillo United Citizens Forum dedicated the Entrepreneurial Memorial at the Black Historical Culture Center during Feb. 19's Black History Month banquet.
'North Shore' series canceled by Fox
HONOLULU - Fox television's Oahu-based drama series "North Shore" has been canceled, officials said.
Deal Me In
Finally, reality TV has programming we can relate to and participate in - poker.
Tired of disappearing socks? Try these tips
Some suggestions from Parenting magazine for handling your family's sock supply:
Museum sponsoring antiques seminar, gallery tour Saturday
Even the experts are fooled once in a while when it comes to antiques.
Kin-Searching: Parmer descendants to meet March 19-20
The Parmer/Palmer family reunion sponsored by descendants of Martin Parmer (for whom Parmer County was named) is scheduled for March 19-20 at the Goree Recreation Center in Huntsville. Sometimes called the "Ring-Tail Panther," Martin was a participant in the failed Fredonian Rebellion in Nacogdoches in 1826.
Art Beat: Camera allows new take on nature shots
How we experience nature is a question brought up, in different ways, by current exhibitions.
Palmer makes cut at Doral
Ryan Palmer shot 3-under 69 on Friday at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa to make the cut in the Ford Championship at Doral.
Palmer Profile: Palmer tied for 14th
Ryan Palmer had seven birdies in a round of 6-under 66 on Saturday in round three of the Ford Championship at Doral.
Mickelson in familiar spot
MIAMI - Phil Mickelson was atop the leaderboard for the ninth consecutive round in stroke play, and no one was terribly surprised - least of all, the guy chasing him Friday in the Ford Championship at Doral.
Gorillas stomp Cotton Kings, 6-1
Despite playing in their St. Patrick's Day sweaters, the Amarillo Gorillas didn't need the luck o' the Irish on Saturday night.
Gorillas win, move into first place again
LUBBOCK - The Amarillo Gorillas twice overcame two-goal deficits, capping the night on a Mark DeSantis goal in overtime for a 5-4 win Friday night over the Lubbock Cotton Kings to move back into first place in the CHL's Southern Division.
Boys - RANDALL 4, CAPROCK 3
UIL Tournament: Arlington Bowie edges Humble for 5A state title
AUSTIN - Danielle Nunn scored 23 points, six in overtime, and Arlington Bowie earned its first Class 5A state championship Saturday night with a 69-62 win over Humble.
Brock tops Canadian
AUSTIN - One participant in Saturday's Class 2A state title game entered the contest as confident veterans and the other took the court as nervous rookies.
Nazareth chases Texas Cup
AUSTIN - Although today's Texas Cup game is technically an exhibition, Nazareth will treat it like any other contest at the state girls basketball tournament.
No doubt: Palo Duro in a rout
SAN ANGELO - The Palo Duro Dons breathed some rare air Saturday afternoon.
UIL Tournament Notes: Lady Eagles' Hampton, Wilcox tough to top at state
AUSTIN - Jordan Hampton and Sierra Wilcox have a chance to cap off their careers as two of the most successful players in state basketball tournament history.
The Thrill of Victory
Photo 1 - Valuable Players: Canyon's Jordan Hampton, left, and Sierra Wilcox celebrate as Wilcox was awarded the game MVP on Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin.
Dons reach region final
SAN ANGELO - One down. One to go.
UIL Notes: Hampton, Wilcox finish high school careers strong
AUSTIN - Canyon's Jordan Hampton and Sierra Wilcox capped off their careers as two of the most successful players in state basketball tournament history.
Making the most out of nothing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Sleep tight; don't let the bedbugs bite.
Poor shooting ends Plainview's season
SAN ANGELO - Put a Plainview player on a beach Friday night and the ocean was safe.
State Roundup: Travis sparks Humble to win over S.A. Taft
AUSTIN - Taujhnae Travis scored 24 points, turning the fourth quarter into her personal showcase, in leading Humble to a 56-48 win over San Antonio Taft on Friday in the Class 5A state semifinals.
Canyon's state titles in '03, '04 and Saturday's blowout are ...THREE OF A KIND
AUSTIN - To paraphrase Waylon Jennings' song about Bob Wills, no matter who's in Austin, the Lady Eagles are still the queens.
Region I boys Basketball Playoffs
Boys - DeSoto 54, Irving 47.
The Agony of Defeat
Photo 1 - Lost Dream: Canadian's Tasha Rankin and Shila Province sit dejected on the bench in the closing seconds Saturday. Canadian lost to Brock, 64-30, in the Class 2A championship game.
San Jacinto stumbles in semifinals
MANSFIELD - Waco Christian Academy rallied from a six-point halftime deficit to defeat San Jacinto Christian, 52-38, in the TAPPS girls Class 2A state tournament semifinals at Mansfield High.
Canyon's opportunity
AUSTIN - History awaits the Canyon Lady Eagles, just 32 minutes and a few dozen defensive stops away.
Region I Boys Playoff Scores, Pairings
Class 5A - Irving 71, North Crowley 64
Just one victory from No. 1
AUSTIN - If this is how Canadian has to earn a state championship trophy, the Lady Wildcats can put up with playing one more aesthetically-challenged game today.
Nazareth loses struggle in Texas Cup
AUSTIN - Part of winning a state championship is the pride that comes with being able to tell peers you won the last game.
Fort Worth Dunbar edges Angleton for 4A state title
AUSTIN - Fort Worth Dunbar and freshman Brooklyn Pope got their first taste of a state title in their first state tournament.
High School Area Track Results
Wildcat Relays - TEAM TOTALS: 1. Sunray, 154. 2. Perryton, 124. 3. Stratford, 75. 4. Canadian, 74. 5. Spearman, 72. 6. Gruver, 52. 7. White Deer, 47.
Athlete of the Month: HONOR ROLL
Angel Diaz, Tascosa Wrestling: Won an individual state title in the 110-pound weight division, the toughest girls division in the state.
Athlete of the Month: Injuries don't keep Dumas' Logan from gold
When Dumas junior Jason Logan took the mat against Weatherford's Devon Lewis in the 160-pound final at the UIL state meet Feb. 26, he knew exactly what he needed to do to win.
Spring TrainingSosa blasts homer in debut
Sammy Sosa was a big hit in his Orioles debut.
Selig: Positive steroid tests declining
PHOENIX - Under heavy attack from critics and politicians to do something about the expanding steroid scandal that has threatened to suffocate major-league baseball, Commissioner Bud Selig went on the offensive Saturday.
Hart, Showalter steer Rangers in right direction
When John Hart and Buck Showalter first got together, the Texas Rangers were at the bottom of the AL West getting no return from a bloated payroll with superstars.
Texas Spring Training: Rangers top Royals, 5-3
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Kevin Appier was hit in his pitching shoulder with a line drive Saturday, in the first inning of the Kansas City Royals' 5-3 loss to the Texas Rangers.
Royals rough up Park, outslug Rangers, 17-13
SURPRISE, ARIZ. - Chan Ho Park is hoping that he can turn around his awful tenure with the Texas Rangers.
Clemens hurls two scoreless innings in first spring training start of 2005
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Roger Clemens had quite a few reasons to put off retirement for at least another year. He came up with one more before he took the mound Friday.
Rinks anxious about NHL absence
DALLAS - At a small suburban ice rink just outside Dallas, the regulars include National Hockey League players who gladly sign autographs and help with hockey lessons.
Sports Scene: Clarett not welcome at Ohio State workout
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Maurice Clarett won't be allowed to work out for NFL scouts with his former Ohio State teammates during workouts at his old school next week.
Sports On The Air
Television - Mavericks at Rockets (KVII, cable ch. 8) Noon
Agassi loses, Roddick wins in U.S. Davis Cup team matches against Croatia
CARSON, Calif. - Andre Agassi stumbled in his return to Davis Cup play, then Andy Roddick stepped up to square things for the Americans.
Arenacross event set for today
The Amarillo National Center probably wouldn't look familiar this weekend to the team ropers and cutting horses who usually call it home.
Track Capsules
Borger Relays - Schedule: Field events at 9 a.m., 3200-meter finals at 9:15, running preliminaries at 10:30, running finals at 2 p.m.
Pro Basketball - Boston 31 28 .525 -
Canyon 8th-graders aware of expectations
AUSTIN - For a select group of Canyon eighth-graders, the shoes they'll try to fill during the next four years got a little bit bigger Saturday.
Pro Basketball - Boston 31 28 .525 -
New motocross track set to open
Shane Redline's new business matches his last name. Redline is the owner of the new Valley Ridge motocross track, which opens for its first day of racing today.
Armstrong plans to race Sunday
PARIS - Lance Armstrong returns to Paris this weekend to start training for what he hopes will be a seventh straight Tour de France victory.
Sports Scene: Cameron scores 33 runs in doubleheader win over WT
Cameron scored 33 runs and pounded out 38 hits as the Aggies swept West Texas A&M, 23-12 and 10-5, Saturday in a baseball doubleheader at the WT field.
What's Going On
Today's schedule for Amarillo-metro high school varsity teams, area colleges, Amarillo minor-league professional teams and other events:
Sports on the Air
Television - Big South Tournament final (ESPN2, cable ch. 27) 11 a.m.
Auto Racing: Scheckter out front at season opener
Tomas Scheckter put Panther Racing out front Saturday with Chevrolet power, easily winning the pole for the season-opening Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
D'Antoni's style keys turnaround by Suns
PHOENIX - Mike D'Antoni is an easygoing mix of small-town West Virginia and cosmopolitan Milan, and he's brought a taste of Italy to spice up the bland NBA game.
Duncan leads as Spurs edge Bulls
SAN ANTONIO - Tim Duncan made an 18-foot jumper with 38 seconds left to break a tie, and Manu Ginobili added four free throws to help the San Antonio Spurs hold off the Chicago Bulls 102-99 on Friday night.
Celebrate Youth: Chelsea M. Knox
Achievements: A Pre-AP student and All American Scholar, Chelsea has been chosen to be part of the People to People Student Ambassador Program and will spend 21 days in Europe this summer.
Capulin Volcano monument extends hours
CAPULIN, N.M. - Capulin Volcano National Monument will extend visiting hours for spring break travelers beginning Friday.
On the Agenda
AMARILLO CITY COMMISSION: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Commission Chamber, City Hall, 509 S.E. Seventh Ave. After a 2:30 p.m. work session, the commission will consider an Amarillo Economic Development Corp. grant for AE & CS Inc. and a HOME Rental Rehabilitation project to assist in the renovation of Hyland Village Apartments.
Trooper's luck, experience lead to kidnapping arrest
STRATFORD - One minute made all the difference.
Perry visit benefits AC
Gov. Rick Perry made his first visit to Amarillo in nearly two years Saturday.
Amarillo man guilty of robbery
A federal jury found a 26-year-old Amarillo man guilty Thursday of robbing the Happy State Bank, 5050 S. Western St., on Dec. 15.
Pantex, Scouts discuss atoms
"Pretty cool." You probably don't hear that often in the same sentence as "atomic energy", but that was seventh-grader Jordan Ingerson's pronouncement on the subject, and it seemed to be shared by most of the 160 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts earning their Atomic Energy Merit Badges on Saturday with the help of volunteers from BWXT Pantex and the Department of Energy.
Experts will talk tornadoes at weather workshop
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Wells Fargo joins sponsors of G-N's Celebrate Youth
Wells Fargo has joined the partners supporting the Celebrate Youth program.
Seminar to help teens cope
Reagan Quine loves her father, but she dreads talking to him on the phone.
If U-R a N/P, chances are U-R having to RBTL of the many text and instant MSGs teens are sending.
Sen. Cornyn names regional director
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Thursday that Brent Oden of Lubbock will serve as his new West Texas regional director.
Make A Wish Car Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amarillo Civic Center
Couple to celebrate 75 years together
FRIONA - When friends of Roy and Eva Miller heard their wedding anniversary was coming up, a problem arose in the area of finding an appropriate card for the Friona couple.
Experts to assess drug laws in Texas
An eight-member panel will review and assess Texas drug laws and the status and impact of the war on drugs at a Tuesday evening meeting sponsored by the Amarillo League of Women Voters.
Seuss Parade
First-grader Grant Liz, 6, made his scooter into a colorful tribute to Dr. Seuss on Friday during St. Andrew's Episcopal School's celebration of what would have been Seuss' 101st birthday.
Routon: School finance answers will come out of your pockets, regardless
Practically everyone knows about two particular clichs that have endured for generations and came to mind again last week.
Diverse arts performances on menu at luncheon
A light at the end of the tunnel. That's what Rep. David Swinford, R-Dumas, saw Friday afternoon after watching a fiddler from "Texas Legacies" rip through "Orange Blossom Special," immediately before a violinist and violist from Chamber Music Amarillo performed a duet from George Frideric Handel and Johann Halvorsen's "Passacaglia."
Trip to Kenya 'dream come true' for Amarilloan
A nine-member mission team from Trinity Fellowship is making its way across Kenya today - traveling by Land Rover from Nairobi to the Masai Mara Reserve near Lake Victoria.
On The Edge Of Common Sense: You say Tayassa tajacu, I say pig family
'These are javelina," pointed out the zoo tour guide, "Tayassu tajacu, the collared peccary."
In The Area: New Mexico officers looking for man in suspicious deaths
PORTALES, N.M. - Investigators are asking the public for information about a man photographed using an ATM in Portales late Wednesday.
Potter Indictments: Potter grand jury indicts man in 2003 homicide
A Potter County grand jury indicted a 20-year-old man Thursday for murder in connection with a 2003 stabbing death.
Review: Symphony's guest trumpeter helps keep romance alive in jazz-themed performance
Amarillo Symphony kept romance alive Saturday night in a stellar jazz-themed concert, the orchestra's second pops concert in as many weeks.
Hi- D- Ho and away it goes
"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot." The lyrics from the old Joni Mitchell tune came to mind when news of the demolition of the old Hi-D-Ho Drive-In arrived Friday.
Official: It's important to establish guidelines for safety on Internet
Connie DeJesus has heard the horror stories - the scary weirdos who frequent chat rooms looking for innocent children to deceive in some way or another.
Spelling Bee
Standout spellers from 31 counties in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas will flock to Canyon today for the 57th annual Regional Spelling Bee.
Canyon girls win third straight crown; PD earns first trip to state since '61
Two dominating victories, by remarkably similar scores, created a historic Saturday for the metro area's most prominent high school basketball programs.
Celebrate Youth: Rylan Dove
Achievements: Rylan is a first-grade student who excels in the classroom by doing independent research and reading on the subjects of space, the solar system and weather.
Celebrate Youth: Gina McCown and students
Bushland students in Gina McCown's third grade gifted and talented class began an unexpected adventure in compassion while researching homelessness in Amarillo.
N.M. investigators confirm two were in burning vehicle
PORTALES, N.M. - Investigators gave more details Friday about a possible homicide scene discovered Thursday in Roosevelt County.
MAKE-A-WISH CAR SHOW, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Amarillo Civic Center.
Rain slows, doesn't stop plan to relocate train
The Madame Queen locomotive has waited 48 years to be moved.
She's spellbound
The word "machismo" could hardly be used to describe mild-mannered Anjali Raghuram, a fifth-grader at Woodlands Elementary School.
Education News
Amarillo College - Optometrist DR. HEIDI HAWKINS will be the key speaker at noon Monday at "Faith in Practice," a monthly lunch program for medical program majors at the west campus in the administration building, Room 109. Call 372-6566.
Putting Down The Paint
Daniel Terrell, left, and Brandon Woods with Vibra-Whirl of Panhandle paint the new track Thursday at Bushland High School. The new school's construction is on schedule for an August opening.
Autopsy shows cause of death in wreck
Preliminary autopsy results show that a man killed in a wreck in January died of blunt-force trauma, a finding that helps prosecutors build a criminal case, said Randall County Criminal District Attorney James Farren.
Trial date set for prosecutor in Tulia cases
TULIA - The former district attorney who prosecuted the cases from the controversial 1999 Tulia drug sting will be facing a trial of his own in September.
Make-A-Wish Car Show opens
It was a party atmosphere Friday at the Amarillo Civic Center as area car enthusiasts gathered to prepare their cars for this weekend's 21st annual Panhandle Council of Car Clubs Car Show to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Around Town: Potter establishes meth awareness plan
In an effort to curb crime in the area, the Potter County Sheriff's Office has established a tip line and will distribute stickers to local pharmacies and businesses to curb methamphetamine abuse.
Tice: Vikes' offense 'excellent' without Moss
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Tice was getting visibly annoyed.
NFL Roundup: Giants continue to make moves in free agency
The New York Giants, content in the past to sign second-level free agents, made their second major move in two days by signing offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie Friday to beef up a woeful offensive line.
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William Earl Barker
CLARENDON - William Earl Barker, 82, died Friday, March 4, 2005, in Groom.
Lana Seree Wheeler
Lana Seree Wheeler, 35, of Amarillo died Wednesday, March 2, 2005.
Katy Lorene Hackler
PLAINVIEW - Katy Lorene Hackler, 92, died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Myrtle Ray
PLAINVIEW - Myrtle Ray, 88, of Abilene, formerly of Plainview, died Thursday, March, 3, 2005.
Sarah Juanita McClure
Sarah Juanita McClure, 79, of Amarillo died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Services Pending
Martha Baker, 73, of Amarillo died Friday, March 4, 2005. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Dell Love
TULIA - Dell Love, 72, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Ruby C. Dee
Ruby C. Dee, 93, of Amarillo died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Ben Hawkins
DUMAS - Ben Hawkins, 62, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Sister Fernanda Frischknecht
Sister Fernanda Frischknecht, 97, of Amarillo died Wednesday, March 2, 2005.
Services Pending
G.F. Baker Jr., 80, of Pampa died Friday, March 4, 2005. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
Scott Griffin Mayben
BORGER - Scott Griffin Mayben, 75, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005.
Thelma Switzer Blackwell
Thelma Switzer Blackwell, 77, of Amarillo, died Friday, March 4, 2005.
All Obits - Text Only
Bettie Sue McGill Hutson, 58, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Charles Cabbiness
HEREFORD - Charles Cabbiness, 70, formerly of Hereford, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Lubbock.
Billy W. Elliott
PAMPA - Billy W. Elliott, 70, died Friday, March 4, 2005, in Mobeetie.
Janice Alford Seay
BORGER - Janice Alford Seay, 58, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Bettie Sue McGill Hutson
Bettie Sue McGill Hutson, 58, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Leon Greene
PAMPA - Leon Greene, 84, died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Brandon Miller
DUMAS - Brandon Miller, 30, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Los Angeles.
Peggy Fern Mitchell
Peggy Fern Mitchell, 73, of Amarillo died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Carl Edward Golden
QUANAH - Carl Edward Golden, 83, died Friday, March 4, 2005, in Leavenworth, Kan.
Mary Ellen Craig Banister
CLARENDON - Mary Ellen Craig Banister, 87, died Friday, March 4, 2005, in Amarillo.
Clyde E. Peet
FREDERICK, MD. - Clyde E. Peet, 84, died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Rosie Simmons
CHILDRESS - Rosie Simmons, 82, died Saturday, March 5, 2005.
Edward Davis Sawyer
CLARENDON - Edward Davis Sawyer, 72, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Big Spring.
Soledad Parra O'Reilly
Soledad Parra O'Reilly, 80, of Amarillo died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Felicitas Serna
BOVINA - Felicitas Serna, 80, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Clovis, N.M.
Vidal O. Garcia
CLAYTON, N.M. - Vidal O. Garcia, 94, died Friday, March 4, 2005, in Truth or Consequences.
Harvey Pletcher
PERRYTON - Harvey Pletcher, 95, died Saturday, March 5, 2005.
Antonio Esparza Gallegos
PLAINVIEW - Antonio Esparza Gallegos, 75, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005.
Hollis E. Smith
Hollis E. Smith, 84, of Amarillo died Friday, March 4, 2005.
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Ruby C. Dee, 93, of Amarillo died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Edward Lee Turner
QUANAH - Edward Lee Turner, 85, died Friday, March 4, 2005.
Cleo Coatney
DUMAS - Cleo Coatney, 84, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Jacob Charles "Jay" Knight
BORGER - Jacob Charles "Jay" Knight, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Amarillo.
John E. McCleskey
MIDLAND - John E. McCleskey, 81, formerly of Seminole, died Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Jean Yvonne Juett Belt
FARMINGTON, N.M. - Jean Yvonne Juett Belt, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005.
Louise Phillips
Louise Phillips, 71, of Canyon died Saturday, March 5, 2005.
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AUSTIN - A massive tax bill expected to be debated next week by the full House falls $1.2 billion short of promised school property tax relief, according to documents obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
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10 vie for titles in Miss Viking Fest Pageant
The 14th annual Miss Viking Fest Pageant is Saturday, 7 p.m., in the North Kitsap Auditorium.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale through this year's contestants and at the door: $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Four contestants are vying for the title now held by Maelena Mattson. Six contestants are vying for Little Miss Viking Fest and two princess titles.
The theme for this year's pageant is "The Old West."
The Viking Fest court serves for one year and represents Viking Fest at public events. Viking Fest is held each May and celebrates the heritage of Poulsbo's early Norwegian settlers.
Here are the Miss Viking Fest contestants.
Allison Pace
Allison Pace is a 17-year-old junior at North Kitsap High School. She has been involved in ASB, volleyball, American Kennel Club junior handler, and the Honor Society. Allison is sponsored by Calportland, and Kitsap Peninsula Tree Service. She is the granddaughter of Kris and Bob Pace of Poulsbo.
Angelia White
Angelia White is a 15-year-old high school sophomore. She is involved in select choir, art, dance, and is a varsity baseball team manager. Angelia is sponsored by American Rose Bridal, Team Innovative, Grab Plants, and Breast Cancer Family Connection. She the daughter of Dan and Lynanne White of Poulsbo.
Connie Sue Vargas
Connie Sue Vargas is a 15-year-old sophomore at North Kitsap High School. She is involved in Lifesavers, American Sign Language, volleyball, and her church youth group. Connie is sponsored by Booth Escrow, LLC, Cutler Bookkeeping Solutions, Custom Tile Works, Bella de Jour, and Trueman Plumbing. She is the daughter of Santiago and Marcy Vargas of Poulsbo.
Brianna Berkhout
Brianna Berkhout is a 15-year-old sophomore at North Kitsap High School. She is involved in track, soccer, volleyball, Kids Korps, and the Honor Society. Brianna is sponsored by friends and family. She is the daughter of Brodie and Chris Berkhout of Poulsbo.
Here are the Little Miss Viking Fest contestants.
Luci Ellen Norton
Luci Ella Norton is a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gordon Elementary School. She loves to sing, dance, knit, and write poetry. Luci is sponsored by Boomers Pet Boutique, Modern Mercantile, McClaine Landscape Service Inc., and Thor's Hammer and Needle. She is the daughter of Troy and Melissa Norton of Kingston.
Kylee Walker
Kylee Walker is 9-year- old fourth grader at Gordon Elementary School. She loves softball, soccer, basketball, and her favorite subject is spelling. Kylee is sponsored by Susie's Daycare. She is the daughter of Denise and Darrell of Poulsbo.
Paris Orallo
Paris Orallo is a 9-year-old third-grader at Breidablik Elementary School. She loves horses, knitting, gardening, and singing. Paris is sponsored by James Lumber. She is the daughter of Blaine and Heila Orallo of Poulsbo.
Nikki Morgan-Reyes
Nikki Morgan-Reyes is a 9-year-old fourth-grader at Vinland Elementary School. She loves to sing, dance, draw and play softball. Nikki is sponsored by Variety Roofing & Construction, and Valholl Brewing Co. LLC. She is the daughter of Andres and Mary Grace Morgan-Reyes of Poulsbo.
Kallen Anderson
Kallen Anderson is a 9-year-old third-grader at Suquamish Elementary School. She loves to watch movies, listen to music, have sleepovers, and jump on the trampoline. Kallen is sponsored by Deveau Building Company, The Green Door Spa, and Bainbridge Island Physical Therapy. She is the daughter of Josh and Olivia Anderson of Kingston.
Sarah Houser
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Jessica L. Hope, Williamsport, and Kevin Dorward, Muncy, were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013.
The Rev. Brian Van Fossen officiated at the ceremony held at Saint Joseph the Worker.
A rehearsal dinner was held at the Valley Inn, DuBoistown, and a reception was held at Old Lycoming Township social hall.
The bride is the daughter of Jenifer and Joe Hope, Williamsport. She graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 2007 and received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Pennsylvania College of Technology this year. She is employed by Williamsport Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse.
Dorward is the son of Christina and Dennis Dorward, Muncy. He graduated from Muncy High School in 2006. He received an associate degree in collision repair in 2009 and a bachelor's degree in business technology management in 2011 from Pennsylvania College of Technology. He is employed by Blaise Alexander Body Shop, Montoursville.
Maid of honor was Jocelyn Boatman, Williamsport.
Bridesmaids were Amy Lusk, Williamsport; Megan Moyer, Duncannon, cousin of the bride; Kalyn Hope, Williamsport, cousin of the bride; Sarah Dorward, Philadelphia, sister of the bridegroom; and Aurianna Lowmiller, South Williamsport, cousin of the bride.
Best man was Derek Gilbert, Montoursville.
Groomsmen were Josh Hope, brother of the bride; Matt Strouse, cousin of the bride; Tony Lorson; and Cole Hope, cousin of the bride, all of Williamsport; and Jeremy Dorward, Muncy, brother of the bridegroom.
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The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with KR/CB Greg McCoy on a four-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The Bears selected McCoy with the 220th overall pick in the 7th round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Texas Christian University. McCoy started 39 of 52 games at cornerback for the Horned Frogs from 2008-11, while also handling kickoff return duties his last three seasons with the team. He finished his collegiate career with 92 tackles (71 solo), seven interceptions and 17 pass break ups. He also amassed 1,505 kickoff return yards and three touchdowns on 52 kickoff returns (28.9 ypr).
The 5-10, 178-pounder was named a CBSSports.com and Yahoo! Sports first-team All-American at kick returner and the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year as a senior after leading the conference and ranking sixth nationally in kickoff return average (30.6 yards; 979 yards and two touchdowns on 37 returns). He also added 30 tackles, two interceptions and seven pass break ups in his final season at TCU.
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Albright College has awarded the 2013 Eugene L. Shirk Scholarships to 23 students from high schools throughout Berks County.
The individual awards, worth between $70,000 and $100,000 over four years, total about $1.85 million over four years, college officials said.
Shirk Scholar recipients must complete 25 hours of community service each semester and maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
Applicants are evaluated on five areas: community service, involvement in high school, leadership potential, communication skills and academic ability.
The scholarship winners and their high schools are:
- Alexa Derr and Tucker Rush, Berks Catholic;
- Joy Gallie and Nathaniel Halter, Berks Christian;
- Leah Williams, Boyertown;
- Melissa Komand, Brandywine Heights;
- Alyssa Reimenschneider, Conrad Weiser;
- Morgan Raneiri, Daniel Boone;
- Holly Hoover, Exeter;
- Angela Cremer and Elizabeth Rohde, Fleetwood;
- Benjamin Simpson, High Point Baptist Academy;
- Ellen Underwood, Kutztown;
- Zayla Tolland, Muhlenberg;
- Audrey Boyer, Oley Valley;
- Nigeria Seabury and Alexander Robles, Reading;
- Blake Tobias, Schuylkill Valley;
- Dylan Shipe and True Kessler, Tulpehocken;
- Kiersten Slawter, Twin Valley;
- Megan O'Brien, Wilson;
- Caroline Endy, Wyomissing
Since its inception in 1995, the Eugene L. Shirk Scholarship program has graduated more than 240 Shirk Scholars, with aid totaling more than $7.5 million.
Albright established the scholarship to honor the late Gene Shirk and encourage Berks County students to follow his lead of community service, leadership, strength of character and commitment to excellence.
Shirk, who died in 1994 at the age of 92, was a math professor, track and cross-country coach, and manager of the athletic department at Albright. He served two terms as Reading's mayor.


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U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow toured the Armory Arts Village Monday afternoon to meet with artists and talk with a select group of community leaders.
Afterward I spoke with her about the controversial energy bill passed by the House on Friday that now heads to the Senate. We also talked about her thoughts on Judge Sonia Sotomayor, in light of the Supreme Court ruling earlier in the day that overturned Sotomayor's highest profile decision on race discrimination. Earlier in the day, she also shared her thoughts on the healthcare debate with the Citizen Patriot.
On Monday, the court overturned a decision by Sotomayor, President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, finding there was bias against the white firefighters in Connecticut when their promotional exams were thrown out because no black firefighters were among the top scorers on the test, making them eligible for promotions.
The city had thrown out the test, fearing a lawsuit from the black firefighters. The court ruled in a 5-4 decision that fear of a lawsuit cannot justify harming those who passed the test.
Stabenow said she does not think Monday's ruling will impact Sotomayor's confirmation, and barring something that comes out during her hearings, she plans to vote for her.
"From everything I have seen, she's extremely qualified, very bright, has an incredible resume, seems very thoughtful, very much in the mainstream," Stabenow said. "And I'm just very impressed with her."
On the energy bill, she said she thinks it is moving in the right direction, but has some concerns as it moves to the Senate.
She said she wants to make sure Michigan and other manufacturing states get their fair share of the funds generated by the cap and trade bill. She also wants to see enough funds coming back for technology manufacturing as businesses look to create parts for clean energy products.
Over the weekend, President Barack Obama made clear he does not want to see what he called the "protectionist" measures in the final version.
The measures would put trade penalties on countries that do not limit their pollution levels, which Obama said could hurt international trade.
Stabenow disagrees with the president.
"I absolutely want to keep those in," Stabenow said. "I have been fighting to make sure that our manufacturers are not disadvantaged because we're doing the right thing and other countries aren't."
On healthcare, which the Senator has been very involved in, said she is not sure if the bill can be on President Obama's desk by October as the administration wants.
"There is a desire to move fast, but this is complicated," she said.
As she talks with different groups on the subject, she said she has been most surprised that large businesses, especially the automakers and their larger suppliers, want to continue to provide healthcare to their employees.
Even though it is costly to provide, she said they do not want to give that up, she said.
She said a major goal is to bring down the cost of healthcare for those who want to buy it themselves because their employer doesn't offer healthcare or they haven't been able to afford it previously.
Putting small business owners and individuals in a large pool would be one way to allow them to compete and find affordable coverage, just like a large company does, she said.
After her tour at Armory Arts, Stabenow visited privately with the senior leadership team at Allegiance Health to discuss healthcare reform for about an hour. She was also given a tour of the hospital's new heart center.


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"People are busy and the economy is still tough, but it's clear that the business community wants an effective, properly funded chamber of commerce," chamber CEO David May said in a statement.
The campaign also netted 107 new members, beating the chamber's goal of 100 new members.
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South Shore American won the Little League District 24 10-year-old tournament championship Saturday with a 12-1 victory over Snug Harbor.
The win sends SSA to the Sectional tournament for a first-round game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Great Kills Little League.
The game was halted on Thursday by rain in the second inning with no runs on the board, but SSA took care of that quickly Saturday, getting three in the top of the third.
That opened the floodgates as SSA put three on the board in each inning.
Centerfielder Jackson Tucker had three RBI hits, including four RBI, and scored twice.
Matt Wessels drove in SSA's final two runs with a double to right field. Winning pitcher Sean Conroy added an RBI.
Snug Harbor's only run came when South Shore American muffed a potential double play in the fifth, but that only got SH within 9-1.
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Preparatory work will begin Aug. 3, weather permitting, on a 4-mile section of U.S. Route 222 in Lancaster County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
According to PennDOT, drivers may encounter short-term single-lane restrictions between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays through fall.
The project includes base repair, ramp work, milling and resurfacing on north and south U.S. Route 222 from U.S. Route 30 to just south of the Bushong Road overpass in Manheim Township.
The $1,760,961 contract was awarded on June 5 to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. of New Enterprise, Bedford County.
According to PennDOT, the project is being funded entirely with money from Pennsylvania's new transportation plan, Act 89.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of November.
To check on traffic and road conditions, go to www.511PA.com.


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Finally the grunts have their man in the Senate. Thanks Jim Webb for your dogged pursuit of this office. You will make a fine Senator - as fine as you were a company commander in the Arizona.
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I sure wish there was one more Dem in the Senate so they could afford to thumb their noses at Ol' Joe.
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Mmmmmm, that sounds delicious! I never thought of using almond butter. Must try. Where's the garlic?
I love Chicken and beef satay but decided to avoid the peanuts and go with Almond butter instead. It was Fantastic!
Satay Dipping Sauce
4 TBSP Almond Butter
1 TBSP Sesame Butter (Tahini)
1 TBSP Honey
Juice from one Lime
2 TSP fish sauce
1 TSP Tamarind Paste
8 ounces Coconut Milk
2 TBSP Smashed Almonds (Chopped will do)
Heat all the ingredients over medium low heat in a sauce pan until well blended. Dip your satay skewers in the sauce and enjoy!
Mmmmmm, that sounds delicious! I never thought of using almond butter. Must try. Where's the garlic?
YUM! I haven't had satay in ages. Thanks for the recipe!
OOOPS! Forgot the Garlic and the Hot Chili Peppers!!! DUH. Add enough of each to the recipe to spice it up. I have also squeezed a little lime in it to zing it up a bit but not needed. This is one of those...make it up and test recipes...
I love satay too, and I was thinking I could try subbing almond butter, too! Glad to hear it worked for you!!
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A Cirque Du Soleil performer died Saturday night after a 50-foot fall during a performance of KÀ at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Sarah "Sassoon" Guyard fell to her death after she slipped out of her safety wires, according to E! News.
On their Facebook page, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté released the following statement:
"I am heartbroken. I wish to extend my sincerest sympathies to the family. We are all completely devastated with this news. Sassoon was an artist with the original cast of KÀ since 2006 and has been an integral part of our Cirque du Soleil tight family. We are reminded, with great humility and respect, how extraordinary our artists are each and every night. Our focus now is to support each other as a family. "
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It was a struggle for the Northwestern High School girls soccer team to arrive this afternoon for its District 11 Class AA semifinal game against Palisades at Whitehall High School.
It was also a struggle for the Tigers to break Palisades' defense.
Nonetheless, the Tigers found a way to do both and advanced to Saturday's final against Saucon Valley with a 1-0 victory.
Sophomore Sabrina Mertz scored the Tigers' goal during the 70th minute that was set up when Alexis Gawelko forced a turnover in the Pirates' defensive zone.
"Alexi had a very good hustle play," Mertz said. "She got me the ball and I was able to finish it."
The Tigers (20-1) -- like most area schools -- have not been able to practice in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Coach Kelly Bleam had to have some of her players go around to their teammates' houses to let them know there was a game Thursday.
The effects of the days without practicing showed, especially early, when the Tigers seemed out of sync on scoring their opportunities.
"I think both teams are better than they performed (today)," Bleam said. "Kids were rusty and out of sorts."
One player on the Northwestern squad, Mertz said, did not find out they were playing Palisades (11-7-1) until this morning.
The turnover that led to Mertz's goal was one of the few mistakes the Palisades' defense made. Pirates coach Joy Wolf used an attack that featured just one striker and kept most players back on defense.
"We had to play a little more defensively than we normally do because they have some good offensive threats," Wolf said.
Northwestern had managed just one shot on goal in the second half prior to its score despite possessing the ball for the majority of the half. The Pirates kept Northwestern's top scorers, Sarah Segan and Sara Jones, from having too many chances.
Most of the shots Northwestern attempted were handled fairly easily by goalie Elise McClintock, who made five saves.
The defense-first strategy hindered Palisades offense, which often eschewed a chance at a scoring opportunity to keep players back on defense.
"We had some opportunities offensively and we have to finish those," Wolf said.
Palisades' offensive opportunities came mainly off corner kicks. On one of its four first-half corners, Anna Robinson barely missed connecting with a high ball that would have gone in an open net.
Northwestern, the No. 3 seed, failed to win the Colonial League title when Saucon Valley scored a 1-0 upset in the final. Though that's been the Tigers' only loss, Bleam said there is no pressure on her team to win the AA championship.
"Pressure to come away with the championship? I don't know," Bleam said. "I would say the girls have set that as a goal for themselves but I don't believe winning or losing games during the regular season has any effect."


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New Zealand robin/toutouwai on the Lake Daniell Track
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From the shelter, the track enters the trees and soon crosses the Maruia River over a deep, narrow gorge called the Sluice Box. From the Sluice Box the track continues up the Alfred River. The track passes through spendid red beech forest until it reaches the lake edge and the Manson Nicholls Memorial Hut (sleeps 24).
There are two bunk rooms in the Manson Nicholls Memorial Hut which can cater nicely for families with young children. Camping is possible on the grass surrounding the hut or a little further around the lake in the open forest.
In front of the hut a small jetty juts out into the shallow waters of the lake. The lake is shallow and the water is warm enough to swim in during the summer months. There is also excellent trout fishing in the lake.
Lake Daniell Track begins from the Marble Hill camping area located 5 km east of Springs Junction on the Lewis Pass Highway. Turn off the highway onto a gravel road and drive several hundred metres till you come to a shelter on the left hand side.
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Norma Hunter was one of nine people who had a new tattoo put on their bodies by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The tattoo fundraiser continues at Flesh Impressions Friday.
AMHERST – Norma Hunter offered up her forearm as a canvas for tattoo artist Harvey Bird in support of four-year-old Ryan Miller yesterday at Flesh Impressions in Amherst.
Miller is a toddler from Tatamagouche who is currently in the IWK being treated for leukemia, and Flesh Impressions is doing small tattoo designs Thursday and Friday for a minimum donation of $50 to help support Ryan and his parents as they care for Ryan and his three siblings.
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A very cold start and breezy conditions will make the sunshine ineffective again today. This cool Canadian air will be with us through the weekend.
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JACKSON, Mississippi -Mississippi Board of Education member Simon Weir has resigned from his seat on the board.
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In his resignation letter, Weir stated that professional commitments have required more of his time, and he was unable to continue to serve on the Board.
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COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Andrew Graham, who coached the Connecticut Tigers the past three seasons, will become the new manager of the West Michigan Whitecaps, sources told MLive.com.
Graham becomes the first former player to become a Whitecaps manager. He was a catcher for the team in 2004-05.
He succeeds Larry Parrish, who managed the team one season, going 69-70 (33-37 and 36-33) and missed the Midwest League playoffs for a third consecutive season.
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What the front office has to say about Andrew Graham
Graham is in Australia and is not expected to attend the Whitecaps Winter Banquet on Jan. 23 in Grand Rapids.
Graham served as a coach for with the Gulf Coast League Tigers in 2009 and 2010, in addition to serving as the minor league catching coordinator for the Tigers organization during the 2010 season.
Graham, a native of Sydney, Australia, was selected by the Tigers in the 19th round in June 2003. He played six seasons in the Tigers organization as a catcher, from 2003-2008. He also played for the Australian team in the World Baseball Classic in 2006 and 2009.
The Whitecaps will not have hitting coach Scott Dwyre back. Sources said he is expected to rejoin Connecticut.
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Late-night travelers on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway may run into a detour or delay at the drawbridge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (May 1-3), bridge officials say. Workers will be testing the drawbridge, which has undergone some renovations, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night, according to Causeway General Manager Carlton Dufrechou.
On Thursday night, the northbound drawbridge operations will be tested; on Friday night the southbound drawbridge will be checked. Both drawbridges will be tested simultaneously on Saturday night, he said.
Motorists may encounter a brief delay or a detour at the drawbridge, which is about 8 miles from Mandeville, he said.


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Bashir Mason once beat Virginia Commonwealth with a running 35-footer at the buzzer, a shot that earned billing as ESPN's No. 1 play of the day.
The former Drexel point guard, who recently wrapped up his first season as a Wagner College assistant coach, has watched closely as the Colonial Athletic Association team he battled for four years has taken the college basketball scene by storm.
"I didn't expect (VCU) to do this, but I'm not totally shocked either," said the 27-year-old Mason of the 11th-seeded Rams' amazing Final Four run. "I think it says a lot about (the CAA). It's not the Big East or ACC, but it'a a very good league and probably underrated."
George Mason put the CAA on the map with a Final Four appearance in 2006. VCU's five-game joyride in the NCAA tournament makes it two Final Four teams in five seasons.
Mason was no slouch at Drexel. A four-year starter, he made the CAA's All-Defensive team four times from 2003-07. He scored 1,126 career points and finished his career with 226 steals and 471 assists, ranking No. 2 and No. 3 on the all-time lists. He was the conference's first player to be named Defensive Player of the Year as a freshman.
The Jersey City native is spending the weekend in Philadelphia with old college buddies. Their primary task tonight is to root for the CAA against Butler and plan for a VCU appearance in Monday night's NCAA championship game.
"We had a big-time rivalry with VCU," said Mason. "Their style is almost a carbon copy. They press fullcourt and get the ball out and run and jump.
"I don't think they are getting enough credit for their defense. They impose their will and make people work and run harder than they're accustomed to."
Mason said he thinks VCU's 33-year-old head coach, Shaka Smart, brings intangibles to the game.
"He played Division III ball and I think he felt he could have played Division I," said the Wagner aide. "He's got that chip on his shoulder and I think I can see that watching his team play on a national stage. He has something to prove."
Mason turned down opportunities to play professionally in Europe. He had played for current Wagner head coach Dan Hurley at St. Benedict's Prep in Newark and spent the 2007-08 season as an assistant at his alma mater. He spent the next two seasons at Marist College.
Mason can relate to VCU's uphill climb after various commentators criticized the Rams' at-large selection to the 68-team NCAA field.
Drexel was bypassed his senior season, despite a 23-9 record that included road wins at Villanova, Syracuse and Creighton plus victories against St. Joseph's and Temple.
"We feel we might have been snubbed," said Mason. "VCU almost was in the same boat."
This weekend will rekindle old memories for Mason and his former Drexel teammates.
And when he gets back to Staten Island, he can dream even bigger dreams for the Seahawks and the Northeast Conference.
"We have our sights on making the NCAA tourney and possibly becoming another VCU or George Mason," said Mason. "They've shown the way."


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The Steam Summer Sale has just kicked off and once again, gamers are lining up to buy tons of discounted games. In honor of the sale, Valve has revealed that Steam users actually spend more time buying games than playing them.Valve is extremely proud of its Steam storefront and they have no reason not to be due to the massive amount of games that are bought each day. They have also admitted that they want gamers to buy as many games as possible via Steam even if they never get played.
"When we say Steam users spend more time buying games than playing them, we're serious," said Steam developer Taylor Sherman, "From waiting anxiously for a sale to browsing our store's huge inventory, all of that time adds up and we're glad that we can make Steam such an enjoyable experience that many users forget to play games altogether."
"I personally don't play video games," admitted Sherman, "But in many ways, Steam is a video game for some. It has chatting, achievements, events, a robust community, and groups. You can even gain experience and level up just like in an actual video game. I don't think there is any problem if users want to spend their time and money just buying games without ever playing them as long as they're happy."
While Valve might be enjoying this news, it's definitely bad news for Steam users according to psychologist Mary Turner. She says that Steam fosters an addiction to shopping in gamers and that it is extremely irresponsible of Valve to let this happen.
"When you see people spending hundreds of dollars on games that they will never play, do you think that is a good thing?" questioned Turner, "The quality of the game itself does not matter to these people. In fact, Valve could most likely get away with selling non-existent games to people and they won't notice or even care once they see the next sale that pops up."
"Most people wouldn't expect gamers to develop these types of symptoms, but shopping addictions can happen to anyone," continued Turner, "Steam is an extremely fine-tuned experience for gamers and anyone caught in its web will find themselves out of a lot of money. They will buy these games, realize that they will never play them and get depressed. In order to cure this depression, they buy more games and then the cycle repeats. Sure, they could actually just play the games to get their money's worth, but they place such a low value on the act of playing a game that it isn't worth it to them."
In response to Turner's report, Valve has announced that for every hundred dollars a user spends on Steam, they will send that user a running total of how much they have spent as a reminder to keep their money in check. Unfortunately, many Steam users are viewing this number as a status symbol and have actually spent more money in order to see that number get higher.


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Pope Francis' comments about "gays" have been cited by some Illinois lawmakers to explain their decision to back the passage of same-sex marriage in the state.
The Chicago Tribune noted the intense struggle to secure passage of "marriage equality" in Illinois, and said that the recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act was key. But so was Pope Francis — at least that is the argument floated by some lawmakers to explain a controversial vote that could have repercussions when they come up for re-election. According to the Tribune:
Advocates soon received additional help from Pope Francis, who warned that the Catholic Church could lose its way by focusing too much on social stances, including opposition to homosexuality.
"If a person is gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge him?" Francis said in July.
The comments sparked a wave of soul-searching by several Catholic lawmakers who had battled to reconcile their religious beliefs with their sworn duty to represent their constituents who were increasingly supportive of gay rights even as Cardinal Francis George remained opposed.
"As a Catholic follower of Jesus and the pope, Pope Francis, I am clear that our Catholic religious doctrine has at its core love, compassion and justice for all people," said Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia, a Democrat from Aurora who voted for the bill after spending much of the summer undecided.
House Speaker Michael Madigan also cited the pope's comments in explaining his support for the measure.
"For those that just happen to be gay — living in a very harmonious, productive relationship but illegal — who am I to judge that they should be illegal?" the speaker said.
Surprisingly, these self-identified Catholics seemed content with staking a position on a critical vote without the benefit of actually reading more than fragments of Francis' remarks.
Hawaii lawmakers are also poised to legalize same-sex marriage, and it's interesting that the Diocese of Honolulu has provided links that present Pope Francis' remarks in full "context," with a number of statements made by Jorge Mario Bergoglio before and after he was elected pope.
Will that information stop some self-identified Catholic legislators from citing the pontiff to justify their votes? It's too soon to tell whether the pope's supposed teachings will be introduced in upcoming state and national debates on "marriage equality" or life issues or in the mid-term elections. We are in the early phase of a campaign to spin the words of the pope and manufacture a kind of counter-magisterium.


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Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 and Persona 4 director Katsura Hashino has stated that despite the bankruptcy status of Index Corporation, Atlus' parent company, the publisher's current titles are still "under zealous development." Hashino made the announcement via a blog post in which he apologized to fans for the recent occurances and reassured them that the financial status of Index Corporation was not slowing down the publisher.
"I'm sorry for the concerns caused by the recent circumstances, and I apologize. Next year is set to bring many announcements as part of the 25th anniversary of the Atlus brand, but there are a few things I'd like to share before that: all the unannounced titles we are working on are 'under zealous development'."
The unannounced titles aspect of Hashino's post is sure to bring about plenty of speculation.
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