WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 04/22/01

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((DAVID WILSON/WRESTLER; IT NEEDS TO BE A LITTLE MORE CONTROLLED. I THINK THE BLEEDING IS A LITTLE OUT OF HAND. I THINK IT'S A LITTLE EXTREME.))
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This wrestler along with a host of others congregate at a Roanoke park today-- showing off their moves, and their wounds.
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Good evening, I'm Teresa Hamilton.

[Backyard-Wrestling]

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Are they having fun or participating in dangerous behavior? Before you decide-- please note the story contains video some may view as graphic or offensive.
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The video was shot at Fallon Park today. A group of Roanoke teens say they got a permit from the city's Department of Parks and Recreation to hold what they call an "extreme wrestling" show. They say the blood and body slams are all scripted, including some participants being thrown onto beds of thumbtacks and barbed wire. One mother says she's all for the wrestling.
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Event organizers say sometimes participants slash their foreheads with razor blades to mimic greater injury. One boy told us, this time, he cut a little too deep.
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((DON WALKER/EXTREME WRESTLER; SOMETIMES IT CAN BE DANGEROUS. WE NEVER TAKE ANY STUPID CHANCES. WE NEVER TAKE ANY UNCALCULATED RISKS.))
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Organizers say for safety reasons, participants take classes on the wrestling moves. The group is planning to hold the events monthly at the park. Department of Parks and Recreation officials were not available for comment.
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[Peru]

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[anchor tag] New details are emerging about the shoot- down of a plane carrying American missionaries in Peru. An American surveillance plane in the air notified the Peruvian fighter jet that it might be carrying illegal drugs. Tonight-- one U-S official said the crew aboard the American plane believes Peruvian officials acted too quickly. Jennifer Jones has more.
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(( With half of his immediate family now gone, Jim Bowers and his 6 year old son arrived at Raleigh Durham International Airport Two days after his wife and infant daughter were killed when their missionary plane was shot down in a case of mistaken identity. President Bush while still at the Summit of the Americas expressed his condolences and his concerns. -- in: (bush) out: -- It happened early Fridaywhen the Bowers family of 4 and their Pilot were crossing Peruvian Airspace in a single engine Cessna. A US government surveillance plane was close by its role was to help the Peruvian government track suspected drug smugglers.
Somehow the Missionary Plane was mistaken for drug smugglers. Investigators say when repeated attempts to contact the Cessna were ignoredA Peruvian Air Force Fighter Jet opened fire.
Bringing down the single-engine plane over the Amazon River. Killing two, injuring 3 others including the pilot and stunning the missions headquarters in Harrisburg Pa. -- in: Rev E C Haskell/ABWE out: -- and while the Peruvian Government claims the Cessna never responded to its attempts to make contactCBS has learned the pilot was given clearance to land, establishing that there was contact. Jjcbs news ))
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The American missionary killed had ties to Virginia. Family members say Ronni Bowers grew up on the Eastern shore before moving to North Carolina to attend college.

[Delta-Pilots]

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Delta Air Lines and the union representing its pilots say they have averted a possible strike at the nation's number-three airline. The deal came in a weekend of talks, and the pilots WOULD have been free to strike on April 29th unless President Bush intervened. Delta's chairman says the deal will make its pilots ``the best paid in the industry.'' The Air Line Pilots Association says the contract includes pay increases for Delta and Delta-Express pilots through 2-thousand-5

[Kansas-Weather]

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A tornado destroyed 200 buildings and severely damaged another 85 in Barton County, Kansas.
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The damage occurred in a town of 29- hundred people, about 100- miles northwest of Wichita. One person was killed and antoher 25 were injured. The alarm warning residents never sounded. The county sheriff says the town's sirens were not set off until after the storm struck because nobody saw it coming.

The city manager says it's standard procedure for police to decide whether to sound the sirens.
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[Greenbrier-Gambling]

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The Greenbrier and its president have resorted to a multi million dollar law suit against a Lewisburg lawyer... for his role in last year's defeat of a referendum to establish a casino at the hotel.
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They want attorney Barry Bruce to make up the 36-million dollars they say the resort is expected to lose because of the defeat. The lawsuit says Bruce's allegations that the hotel violated state election laws were defamatory and prompted voters to reject the casino. Bruce says he's done nothing wrong and is looking forward to defending himself and discussing how the hotel ran its pro-casino campaign.
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[Covington-Hall]

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Some members of an Alleghany County community say an important piece of history is being taken away from their already struggling city.
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Covington's former City Hall is scheduled for demolition in October.
City Council made the decision in a 3 to 2 vote since a new one was built next door.
"Friends of the Old City Hall" are trying to save the historic landmark, saying it's structurally sound.
The Mayor says although the decision to demolish was a tough one, it's a done deal.
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((IT WAS A DONE ISSUE WHEN THEY SAID THEY WERE GONNA REMODEL IT IN 1996 AND THEN THEY CAME BACK AND SAID THEY WERE GONNA BUILD A NEW ONE, SO NOW THAT WE HAVE A NEW ONE THEY WANT TO TEAR IT DOWN.))
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The Friends of Old City Hall are raising money and say they will hold a candlelight vigil at the site May 29th at 7 p-m.
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President Bush is calling the Summit for the Americas a success, despite widespread criticism that his economic plans will hurt the environment...
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and the national D-Day memorial is set to open in June, but once it does open it could cost a little more to see the monument. We'll have details coming up next.
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[South-Pole]

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A rescue mission to the South Pole is on hold.
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Bad weather has forced a 24- hour postponement on the flight. The crew is trying to evacuate an American doctor at the Pole with a potentially life-threatening medical problem. The rescue is now planned for tomorrow morning.
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[L'Burg-Autopsy]

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State Police are investigating the death of a mentally retarded patient at a state facility near Lynchburg. A second autopsy of 66-year-old William ``Doug'' Jones differs from the autopsy report done by the Central Virginia Training Center's doctor. An autopsy done by a state medical examiner shows Jones died from a blunt injury to the abdomen, caused by either a blow or a fall that ruptured the spleen. But an autopsy performed by the center's staff doctor said Jones died of pancreatitis. (pan-kree-uh-TYE-tus). Jones died in 19-99 after emergency surgery at a Lynchburg hospital.

[Summit]

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President Bush is joining those hailing the Summit of the Americas in Canada as a success.
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Despite violent protests, Summit leaders pledged to create a free trade zone throughout the Americas by 2005. Protesters intent on disrupting the proceedings argue free trade will create wealth at the expense of workers and the environment. President Bush agreed that labor and environmental standards are essential - but said he would never shut down the process.
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((PRESIDENT BUSH: THEY'RE ENTITLED TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS - I HEARD IT THROUGHOUT THE CAMPAIGN, BUT IT'S NOT GOING TO CHANGE MY OPINION ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FREE TRADE.))
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Bush will need authority from Congress to complete the deal. At a news conference, he predicted he'll win that by the end of this year.
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[D-Day-Parking]

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If you want to park, you'll have to pay a price... all in the name of security and maintenance.
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That's what parking fees at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will be used to offset... at least for a while. The board of the memorial foundation decided to charge a 10- dollar parking fee beginning in June.
The fee will be in place until the foundation can accumulate an endowment. The parking fee, however, won't be in effect during the June sixth memorial dedication.
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The Avalanche wins, the Phillies sweep the Braves, and Bobby Hamilton wins at Talledega. Roy Stanley will have highlights in sports...
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and the international space station gets yet another piece of the puzzle. We'll have that story coming up in just a few minutes.
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[Eagle-Rock]

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A new bridge in Botetourt County could mean easier travelling for some residents.
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The bridge, built over the James River connects Routes 220 and 43, and opens to traffic this Tuesday. The bridge replaces an older version that after years of wear and tear, became unsafe for travel. The new construction will make the trip to the town of Eagle Rock easier and faster. An official dedication and grand opening is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a-m.
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[Va-Profile]

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They are responsible for sending students down the right path.
Guidance counselors are there for scheduling, college applications and as support for the turbulant high school years.
Blacksburg High School is lucky to have one of its own walking the halls doing all that.
In this week's Virginia Profile, New River Valley Bureau Chief Rachel Cannon has her story.
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((Nats - bell ringing Debbie Campbell can't get far from the guidance office before a student says hello (nats hello) asks a question (nats talking) or just simply wants to talk, but Campbell doesn't mind, she says it's the best part of her job.
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Nats -answering phone Then there's the phone calls, paperwork and large caseload each of the three full-time counselors and part-time Campbell have to handle
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Nats Campbell admits being stuck in her adolescence, feeling right at home in the school, the place where she met her husband of almost 10-years, and graduated from. Perhaps it's the reason Campbell does her job so well, she's been there.
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Rachel Cannon, News 7, Blacksburg))

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A home on Yellow Mountain Roanoke was threatened by a brush fire today.
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Roanoke County fire officials responded to the brush fire early this morning. The fire did threaten a nearby home, but firefighters gained control of the blaze. There's no word on the cause of the fire, or a dollar estimate on damages.
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[Earth-Day]

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This weekend, many took the time to think about and act on environmental issues that threaten the ecological balance.

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Yesterday-- dozens celebrated Earth Day with a celebration at Virginia Western Community College. Celebrations are also being held around the country. Earth Day, however, has raised questions among some concerning President Bush's environmental policy. On C-B-S this morning-- Senator Joe Lieberman cited the president's scrapping of stricter limits on arsenic in water.

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((SEN. JOE LIEBERMAN/(D) CONNECTICUT: I'M TRYING TO.....FEEL IT CAUSES CANCER.))
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On the same program, E-P-A chief Christie Whitman defended the President saying Bush will come up with his own regulations to reduce the amount of arsenic in water.
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[S-Avs]

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The Salem Avalanche won its second straight yesterday beating Winston-Salem 5 to 3.
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It was a beautiful day as the two teams went head to head.
Salem's Javier Colina hits this shot off the wall in left centerfield the double gave the Avalanche a runner in scoring position.
But before the next batter could swing at a pitch Warthog catcher Tony Garcia gets up and heads to second base to say something to Colina. The benches cleared however the umpires controlled the situation quickly.
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Then later in the game Colina hits this shot deep off the wall in right centerfield scoring a run to make it 4 to 2 and Salem wins it 5 to 3.
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[S-Braves]

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For the first time since 1977, Philadelphia completed a three game sweep of Atlanta at Veterans Stadium.
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The Philly Fanatic having fun with the Umpire.
Then in the botom of the first Bobby Abreu hits this double to left centerfield scoring Jimmy Rollin and the Phillies took the 1 to nothing lead.
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Philadelphia would score the winning runs in the fifth Doug Glanville with a two run homer over the left field wall the Phillies beat the Braves 3 to 1.
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[S-Scores]

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The Orioles and Devil Rays went extra innings in Florida.
Baltimore scored the winning run When Delino DeShields singles allowing Melvin Mora to cross the plate and the Orioles win it 10 to 8 in 11.
And here are tonight's scores.
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New Jersey, The defending Stanley Cup champions, are in the second round of the N-H-L playoffs.
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The Carolina fans have a cookout outside the arena.
On the inside the Devils Patrick Elias gets the rebound in front of the net and scores on the power play New Jersey led 1 to nothing.
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Then moments later the Devils get it to Sergei Brylin in front of the net he scores and the Devils win it 5 to 1 clinching the series 4 games to 2.
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Bobby Hamilton wins the Talladega 500, more later on Mornin'.[S-NBA]

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The New York Knicks opened their playoff series with Toronto with a win.
Toronto's Vince Carter blocks this shot at one end of the floor races to the other end for the jam but the Raptors still trailed in the first period.
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But the Knicks road the back of Allen Houston. He threw in 23 points as the Knicks beat the Raptors 92 to 85.
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[S-Vick]

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Michael Vick, who is headed to Atlanta this week, soon will be scrambling in more ways than one.
Mike Stevens has more from New York City.
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[S-Race]

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Bobby Hamilton made a move on the final lap and he takes the checkered flag winning the Talladega 500.
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While the rest of the cars battled up front, Dale Jarrett would take his time getting to the front he was running 30-th with 176 laps to go.
South Boston's Ward Burton joined several other drivers to lead the race as the cars would run side by side three deep early in the race.
Dale Earnhardt Junior moved his way through traffic and he would lead the race after 105 laps in the book the field then going back to single file.
Ricky Rudd took advantage of track position and he was leading the race with 38 to go.
Then the cars went to the pits for a final time for gas and tires.
With 11 laps to go Tony Stewart was the leader but on the white flag lap Hamilton made his move taking the lead and winning the Talladega 500 just ahead of Stewart in the race that was caution free.
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Rookie Kurt Busch was third followed by Mark Martin and Bobby Labonte.

[S-Golf]

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The P-G-A tour was in Woodlands, Texas yesterday for the Houston Open.
Hall Sutton started the day two shots down but finished 3 ahead of Joe Durant and Lee Janzen to get the win. Sutton shot a three uner par 69 to claim the victory, his first victory of the year
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That's a look at sports, have a great week everybody.[Space-Walk]

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And finally tonight, it's a big day for space shuttle Endeavour astonauts.
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The astonauts performed a successful mission to attach a one-BILLION-dollar robotic arm to the International Space Station. The 58-foot arm is Canada's biggest contribution to space station Alpha. It will be used to complete construction of the station. (-------------) For you trivia buffs, in the process Chris Hadfield became the first Canadian ever to perform a space walk.