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Coming up on News 7-
State officials take steps to keep Foot and Mouth disease out of Virginia.
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Nearly a year after the Million Mom March in Washington-- a look at how a local group that took part is faring.
And, life after Michael Vick.
Today the Hokies begin spring football practice.
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News 7 is next.
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The president of the nation's second largest regional airline steps up efforts to avoid a strike.
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Good evening, I'm Teresa Hamilton.
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The president of Comair headed to Washington tonight in a last-ditch effort to reach a contract agreement with its pilots' union.
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Comair faces a possible pilots' strike just after midnight Sunday.
Company officials say they'll decide at 3 p-m tomorrow whether to cancel most of their Monday flight schedule.
The Cincinnati- based airline has flights in and out of the Roanoke Regional Airport.
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Two U-S Coast guard crewmen are dead and two more hospitalized after their boat capsized in the Niagra River.
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[SUPER=03- Youngstown, NY]
A Coast Guard spokesman says the men were on patrol when the boat was hit by a four foot wave and flipped over.
Officials say the crewmen may have been in the frigid water up to four-and-a-half hours before being rescued.
The boat was found floating early this morning.
The two crewmen in the hospital are being treated for hypothermia - and are expected to be released soon.
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An Axton man is dead tonight after a single car accident on route 6-50 in Henry County.
State police say 19 year old Cory (kuh-ROHN) Karon Morehead died when he ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and hit a tree.
Morehead was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 6 o'clock this evening.[Hoof-and-Mouth]
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Two DOZEN cattle in the U-S will be killed and tested because officials fear they COULD be carrying mad cow disease.
The cattle have been quarantined in Texas and were imported from Germany between 1996 and 1997.
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Meantime - Virginia officials are taking precautions to keep Foot-and-Mouth Disease OUT of the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has banned the import of horses from any country affected by the disease.
The Department has also restricted the entrance of herding and hunting dogs from countries known to have cases of foot and mouth disease.
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[super=03-Near Paris, France]
French officials announced today they have discovered a SECOND outbreak of the disease... This one on a farm east of Paris.
Authorities have set up barriers blocking entrance to the farm.
Officials have imposed tighter restrictions on French livestock as a result of yesterday's discovery.
All exports of fresh meat, pasteurized milk products and untreated hides and skins have been banned.
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When 750-thousand women marched on the nation's capital last May - calling for sensible gun laws - many law makers took notice.
But a year later, many chapters of the Million Mom March have fizzled out... including the one in Roanoke.
As Kate Weidaw tells us - one Roanoke woman is taking it upon herself to keep the fight alive.
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Thousands of women from across the country united on Mothers Day last year - to call on lawmakers to make more sensible gun laws.
Pam Young marched with the group from Roanoke.
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((PAM YOUNG: BEING THERE WAS JUST AWESOME PROBABLY ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES I'VE EVER HAD.))
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But when the group returned to Roanoke their plans to continue the Million Mom meetings fizzled out.
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((PAM YOUNG: IT SORT OF LOST ITS MOMENTUM WE HAD BEEN GOING STRONG THEN SUMMER CAME AND VACATIONS WE JUST DIDN'T KEEP IT TOGETHER THE WAY WE SHOULD HAVE.))
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And the Roanoke group wasn't alone... Chapters of the Million Mom March across the country broke up. Even the national chapter laid off some its employees. Now - almost a year later - Pam Young is hoping to reorganize the Million Mom chapter in Roanoke.
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((PAM YOUNG: I'M HOPING TO GET BACK THE MOMENTUM AND I'M HOPING EVERYONE WHO CAME LAST YEAR WILL COME BACK AND MAYBE BRING A FRIEND THIS TIME AND WE'LL BE AN EVEN STRONGER FORCE.))
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This Mother's Day thousands of women's voices will be heard again at each state's capitol.
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((PAM YOUNG: I'D LIKE TO GET A LEAST TWO BUSSES TO GO TO THE STATE CAPITOL AND MARCH LIKE WE DID AT D.C. LAST YEAR.))
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And while their numbers are expected to be smaller this time, Young says their voices will be just as loud as last year. Kate Weidaw News 7 Roanoke.))
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If you want more information about this year's Million Mom March you can e-mail Pam Young at Roanoke M-M-M at A-O-L dot com.
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The state budget stalemate continues tonight in Richmond.
Governor Gilmore has rejected an idea from the House to scale the car tax cut back to 60 percent for this year and set aside surplus revenue for additional tax relief.
House budget negotiators had wanted to strike a compromise with the Senate, which supports no more than a 55 percent cut this year because of a slowdown in the economy.
Governor Gilmore however, wants a full 70 percent reduction, which he says is required by law.
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Hundreds of students put their creativity and imagination to the test today in Roanoke County.
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They were taking part in a program called Destination ImagiNation at Northside High School.
Each team of seven students takes months developing a solution to brainteasers.
Organizers say the challenge teaches students life skills.
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((SUSAN FRANK/REGIONAL DIRECTOR: AS AN ADULT YOU RUN ACROSS TO MANY LAST MINUTE PROBLEMS, WE WANT THESE KIDS TO NOT BE AFRAID OF ANY CHALLENGE THAT IS PUT IN THEIR PATH, AND THERE'S NO FAILURE ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS FIND A WAY.))
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[OUT Q=is find a way.]
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More than 7-hundred students from 45 schools in Virginia took part in today's challenge.
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Coming up, after a rough ride on wall street this week, News 7's business reporter Jennifer Miele will have some tips on how to save for college...
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and an exhibit in Lexington is trying to shed some light on life in the early 19-hundreds. We'll have the details when News 7 returns.
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It is a history that is not shared as often as it should be.
That's how many feel about the contributions of African-Americans.
So the Rockbridge Historical Society is doing something about it -- with an exhibit that offers much more than the textbooks usually do.
Shannon Young shows us in this week's Time Off.
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((They were some of the first to populate the south.
But some say the contributions of African Americans have often been largely overlooked up until, and even after, the Civil War.
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((Many books have been written. On occasion they'll give you a paragraph. But we like to think we're more than a paragraph.))
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That's why people like Alex Wood came together to paint a picture of African-American history in Southwestern Virginia.
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((My grandfather was born in this area right here.))
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Through photographs, newspaper clippings and artifacts they tell a tale that spans some 200-years in Rockbridge County.
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[IN Q=A story of struggle...]
((A story of struggle and success in spite of the obstacles that were obviously there that made it difficult to succeed.))
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History buffs say the Lexington of the past was much different from that of today.
They describe the African American community in the early 1900's as having been "thriving" with members engaged in a wide variety of activities ranging from church functions to commercial endeavours.
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((Years ago North Main Street was predominatley African American businesses. It's no longer like that but we were able to find pictures that showed the businesses.))
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Local families sifted through memorabilia to help create the exhibit.
Now the display is inspiring others to learn more about their family history.
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((People come to the exhibit and say, "Hey, wait a minute. I've got photos of my great-grandfather in the attic" and drag them out. Haven't looked at 'em for years.))
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Some even donate their finds to the Historical Society, making for an exhibit that grows and changes over time.
Shannon Young, News 7, Lexington.))
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The exhibit runs through the end of the year.
For more information you can log onto our website and wdbj7-dot-com and click on the Time Off suitcase.
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A once prominent Roanoke attorney pleaded no contest to charges that he embezzeled nearly 200-thousand dollars from two clients' estates. 70-year-old Evans Jessee told a Roanoke judge that he didn't remember taking the money, but Deputy commonweath's attorney Betty Jo Anthony argued he did it to repay debt to other estates. Jessee is now awaiting sentencing.
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A no contest plea has been entered in connection with the murder of a man in a Roanoke hotel.
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Edward Raymond Anderson the Third was found stabbed to death at the Franklin Road Ramada Inn on New Year's Eve last year.
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Police arrested his girlfriend... Brenda Warren.
Yesterday she entered a no contest plea to charges of second degree murder.
The commonwealth's attorney says Warren was not charged with first-degree murder because of the couple's violent history.
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Coming up, at least one A-C-C team will be gunning for the national title. Roy Stanley will have all the N-C-double-A basketball highlights in a few minutes...
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and while it may be good for the A-C-C, these Penn State fans weren't too happy about their team being booted from the tournament. We'll explain in a few minutes.
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[Riot]
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A wild night in Pennsylvania leads to at least 20 arrests.
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Police say about four thousand people jammed the streets of State College, Pennsylvania after Penn State lost in the N-C-Double-A tournament.
Officials say the fans started throwing firecrackers and bottles - but the fans say they weren't doing anything wrong.
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Authorities say at least two police officers were hit in the head with bottles.
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[Heart-Rope]
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Jumping rope can be a money-making venture.
That's what some Bedford children learned yesterday - and they gave the fruits of their labor up for a good cause.
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More than 200 students skipped rope at Bedford Elementary School from 3-to-five for the American Heart Association. The students took pledges from the community. The event raised more then 10-thousand dollars.
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[Health-Fair]
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Preventing health related problems could start with a yearly screening.
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[SUPER=03-Roanoke]
This morning, Carilion Health System sponsored Health Quest 2001.
For a small fee, you could get screened for strokes, prostate cancer, or heart related problems.
The director of the health fair says education is just as important as getting tested.
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((JULIE KEITH/DIR. HEALTH EDUCATION: YOU'RE LOOKING TO EDUCATE PEOPLE SO THEY KNOW SOME THINGS RELATED TO STRESS MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE, SMOKING, WEIGHT REDUCTION, AND DECREASE THEIR CHANCES OF HAVING PROBLEMS DOWN THE ROAD.))
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Other screenings included body fat analysis and cholesterol tests.
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[Biz-Review]
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It was a bear of a week on Wall Street as stocks on the Dow devalued 20 percent from their peak.
If you lost some cash in the market, News 7's Business Reporter Jennifer Miele has some financial aid tips for you in this week's Business Review.
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Thurday's stock market tumble had analysts like George Brammer at A.G. Edwards using terms like "bear and bull market."
((GEORGE BRAMMER/AG EDWARDS: A BEAR MARKET I GUESS DERIVES FROM THE FACT THAT A BEAR WHEN IT ATTACKS, WILL POUNCE AND COME DOWN ON ITS VICTIM. AND A BULL WHEN IT ATTACKS, WILL LIFT UP. ))
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The stock market managed to recover most of its losses by the closing bell.
Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan lowered rates Tuesday to help get us out of the woods.
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If you lost a bundle this week, you may have to go into even more debt to finance your child's college education.
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((JENNIFER MIELE/REPORTING: THE AVERAGE FOUR YEAR EDUCATION AT A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY CAN COST AS MUCH AS $40,000, A PRIVATE SCHOOL CAN EXCEED $80,000. SO GOING INTO COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING INTO DEBT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT.))
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A good way to start looking for college money is to find out about available scholarships.
This Web Site called fastweb.com asks for a student's profile, then finds scholarships that student is eligible for.
Make use of the federal government's web site to download a federal financial aid form and apply for the Pell Grant or Guaranteed Student Loan programs.
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The battle over Cherry Hill Condominiums Continues. Neighbors who say the building is too tall took their case to court on Wednesday.
Developers say they got written approval from the city four times to build that high.
A Roanoke Circuit Court judge must now decide if the top two levels of the Condos must come off.
[PRE PRO]
Finally, the Dow finished UP 115 and a third to close at 9504.78. for the week. And the Nasdaq closed UP 31 points to finish just under 1929 for the week. For News 7, I'm Jennifer Miele, and that's this week's business review.))[
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Life without Michael Vick officially began for the Hokies yesterday as Tech opened up Spring football practice.
Mike Stevens and photographer Greg Moore have more from today's workout in Blacksburg.
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[SUPER=01-Rickey Bustle/VT Offensive Coordinator; :43]
[SUPER=01-Ronyell Whitaker/Va. Tech Cornerback; 1:10]
[SUPER=01-Frank Beamer/Va. Tech Head Coach; 1:32]
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The University of Maryland is heading to the final four.
The Terps downed Stanford 87 to 73 to win the West semi finals.
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[SUPER=03-Anaheim, CA/CBS SPORTS; :]
The Terps over 2-thousand miles from home taking on Stanford.
Steve Blake throws down the three pointer giving Maryland a 32 to 26 lead.
Then Juan Dixon makes the nice pass inside to Terrence Morris and the Terps led by 10 at the half.
Maryland opened the second half going to their big man Lonny Baxter who throws down the jam for two of his game high 24.
Stanford would attempt to make a run Mike McDonald with the three pointer but the Cardinal trailed by 9.
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Juan Dixon would throw in 17 and the Terps get the 87 to 63 win over Stanford.
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It's an all A-C-C affair in one semi final of the final four.
Duke beat Southern Cal 79 to 69 setting up a showdown with Maryland next Saturday.
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[SUPER=03-Philadelphia, PA/CBS SPORTS; :]
Henry Bibby's Trojans battled the Blue Devils.
Jarvis Turner takes it to the hoop and knocks down the jay off the glass but the Trojans trailed at the half 43 to 38.
Then the Duke guards took over. Jason Williams takes it inside with the reverse layup for two of his game high 28 points.
[SUPER=33-Duke/79/USC/69/;]
But Freshman Chris Duhon hit two key three pointers in the second half and the Blue Devils advance with the 79 to 69 win.
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[SUPER=03-Bakersfield, CA/CBS SPORTS; :]
Washburn and Kentucky Wesleyan would battle for the Division Two basketball title.
Wesleyan led by 16 at the half and never looked back beating Washburn 72 to 63 to claim the D-Two championship.
And here are tonight's scores.
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[S-Vols]
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[GRAPHIC=NCAA Women]
The Lady Volunteers of Tennessee are out of the N-C-Double-A basketball tournament.
Xavier beats Tennessee 80 to 65 in the Mideast Regional Semi Finals.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Birmingham, AL/ESPN; :]
Tennessee walking to the arena for the start of the game.
Tasha Butts pulls up and hits the three pointer and the Volunteers led 29 to 28.
But Xavier made a run to end the first half Amy Waugh drills the three pointer at the key to make it 36 to 33.
[SUPER=33-Xavier/80/Tennessee/65/;]
Nicole Levandusky led the lady Musketeers with 19 points as Xavier upsets Tennessee 80 to 65.
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[S-Golf]
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[WRITER=rst]
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[GRAPHIC=PGA Tour]
Second round leader Jerry Kelly is still on top at 11 under par after three rounds of the T-P-C but Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh are within stricking distance going to the final round.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Ponte Verda, FL/NBC SPORTS; :]
Tiger slowly made his move in the round. Watch this bending 50 foot putt go in for birdie on the 17-th hole. Woods would finish the day with a 6 under par 66. He shares second place with Singh at 9 under par 2 shots off the lead.
Singh shot 70.
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[GRAPHIC=NRV Speedway]
The NASCAR season is in full swing, but they're just starting to gear up at the New River Valley Speedway.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Christiansburg;]
Yesterday the fans were able to get up close and personal with the drivers who will be rounding the track during this 2001 season.
The track hosted a race car show at the New River Valley Mall. These drivers are the stars of the future.
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Virginia Tech open spring practice, more on that when we return.
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The Busch cars took their turn today at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
Matt Kenseth survived a battle of attrition to win the Cheez-It 250.
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[VO-NAT]
[SUPER=03-Bristol, TN/FX; :]
12-cautions forced 75 of the 250 laps to be run under caution.
An 11 car pile up in turn one began when points leader Jeff Green was tapped in the rear. Green wiggled down the front stretch trying to save his car and was hit in the rear by Bobby Hamilton.
Kenseth dodged all the caution flags and cruised to his first Busch win of the season and the 12-th of his career.
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The Roanoke Express picked up a huge win on the road last night.
The Express beats Toledo 3 to 2.
Roanoke remains on the road for a game at Peoria this afternoon.
That's gonna do it for sports, have a great day everybody
by SS