WDBJ 7 news at 6 for 01/30/02

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The Roanoke River will be tested for potentially hazardous chemicals after a local paint company was found to be conta
minated... again.
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And, Lynchburg fire fighters may be using hot equipment. Radios purchased by the department may have been stolen.
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Tonight on News 7 Sports - Geraldine Barber gets an award, Chuck Hartman gets one, as well. The Bulldogs get back to their dynasty days
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And the VMI Keydets are getting a diverse six-foot inch hoopster from Lithuania by Roanoke Catholic.
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What would you do on an 80 degree January day? We'll show you some choices in a moment along with a rapidly changing forecast.
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News 7 at Six is next.
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Traces of P-C-B's are found at an old Roanoke warehouse.
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Now officials are beginning a new round of testing to see if there is any danger.
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Good evening, I'm Shannon Young.
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And I'm Keith Humphry.
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Environmental officials say the old Evans Paint Company building on Cleveland Avenue in Roanoke has a history of leaking hazardous materials.
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Now officials have found more contamination in the soil around the building.
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Richard Lesko is at the Evans Paint building tonight and has more.
Well Keith and Shannon, environmental officials say there is no real cause for concern
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with the findings of P-C-B's in the soil around the Evans Paint building. But even so, they are being cautious about the contamination.
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(( A preliminary examination of soil samples collected found P-C-B contamination at around 2-to-three thousand parts per billion, that's just a fraction of the Environmental Protection Agency's guidelines of 25-thousand parts per billion before cleanup in necessary. However, this time the Department of Environmental Quality isn't taking any chances.
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((RICHARD WEEKS/DEQ REGIONAL DIRECTOR; BECAUSE IT'S SO CLOSE TO THE RIVER, WE'RE GOING TO DO SOME FOLLOW UP ON OUR OWN, AND TRY TO FIND OUT IF IT'S GETTING TO THE RIVER AND THEN IF THE LEVELS IN THE RIVER HAVE CHANGED ANY.))
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The D-E-Q will take fish and sediment samples from the area to see if traces of P-C-B's have found their way into the Roanoke River.
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This round of testing follows a massive cleanup of the Evans Paint Company. In 1999, routine fish testing found elevated levels of P-C-B's in the river, which led to a cleanup of hundreds of barrels and containers of hazardous materials in September of 2000. Now, the D-E-Q is doing the extra testing to see if there is another source of contamination.
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((RICHARD WEEKS/DEQ REGIONAL DIRECTOR; IF THERE'S A CONTINUING SOURCE THEN WE MAY SEE SOME ELEVATION IN THOSE NUMBERS SO THAT'S WHAT WE WANT TO FIND OUT.))
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Officials are downplaying any health risks to the public, saying that the level's aren't high enough to get anyone sick, and the site has little to no traffic.
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((RICHARD WEEKS/DEQ REGIONAL DIRECTOR; IT'S AN AREA WHERE THERE'S NOT GOING TO BE A LOT OF EXPOSURE BEING AN INDUSTRIAL SITE. SO WE'RE NOT TOO CONCERNED IN THAT REGARD IF IT WAS IN AN AREA WHERE THERE WAS A LOT OF EXPOSURE TO CHILDREN WE'D BE MORE CONCERNED.))
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Environmental officials say that there is NO danger in using the Roanoke river for recreation or fishing.
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And Keith and Shannon, the contamination tests on sediment and fish should take about 6 months to complete.

[Georges-Bust]

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A used furniture store on Williamson Road has doubled as a crack house, for at least the past year, according to an indictment unsealed today.
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Roanoke police and federal agents raided George's Place yesterday and arrested three men. George B. Spence appeared in court this morning, followed by Keith Childress. They're charged in a ten- count indictment along with Henry Junior Gunter and two other men who're still at large. They're accused of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine, and are being held without bond, so far. Gunter told the judge he didn't understand why he was being held in jail for a crime he didn't commit. The government intends to seize at least one million dollars in cash from Spence, in addition to vehicles and the business on Williamson Road.
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[Fire-Radios]

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An investigation into stolen radios has Lynchburg fire authorities wondering whether they've been buying "hot" equipment.
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Steve Smallshaw is in our Lynchburg bureau.. Steve do police know yet whether these radios were stolen?
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That's one of the questions they're trying to answer.. did the fire department buy stolen equipment, and if it did, did the department do a thorough enough job of checking where those radios were coming from?
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(( It was too good a deal to pass up.
When the Lynchburg fire department needed to buy new portable radios last fall, the name of Allan Johnson came up.

Johnson was an employee of radio manufacturer Ericsson SCI, and was well-known in the fire and rescue community.

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((BUDDY MARTINETTE/LYNCHBURG FIRE CHIEF: SO WE INQUIRED WITH HIM AS WE DID THE OTHER RADIO MANUFACTURERS, AS A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS MAN AND HE PRESENTED A PROPOSAL TO US ON AN INVOICE AND WE ACCEPTED THAT PROPOSAL.//IT WAS A GOOD ENOUGH DEAL THAT WHEN WE BOUGHT THREE, WE ASKED DID HE HAVE ANY MORE FOR SALE.))
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They eventually bought seven radios.. which normally sell for (more than a thousand dollars each).. at about half price.
The question is: did Allan Johnson have the right to sell that equipment?
Police became aware of Johnson after they arrested 32- year- old Gregory Scott Simms last month for allegedly stealing two radios from Ericsson.
Court records show Simms told police he was taking stolen radios to Johnson for re-programming.. a search of Allan Johnson's home turned up radios and parts, programming manuals and software, several computers and more than 150 floppy disks.
Tracking down all this equipment has taken time, because the Ericsson Corporation has undergone so many mergers.

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((LT. WAYNE DUFF/LYNCHBURG POLICE: ERICSSON, SCI, MA/COM.. THEY'RE ALL BEING VERY COOPERATIVE, BUT IT JUST TAKES SOME TIME OBVIOUSLY, WITH THE SIZE OF THEIR COMPANY, TO TRACK ALL OF THESE RECORDS AND THAT'S WHAT WE'RE GOING THROUGH NOW, SO UNTIL THAT'S DONE, WE'RE NOT GOING TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT WE HAVE.))
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Lieutenant Duff says it will take several more days to complete that process.. no one answered the door at Johnson's home today and it's important to note that he has "not" been charged with any crime.
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Regardless of what happens, fire officials admit they should have been more thorough in checking where these radios came from.
[First-Wx]
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It was a record breaking-day in the weather department.
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The question is "how long will it last?" Let's talk to Robin Reed.
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Folks certainly took advantage of the warmest day on record for January.
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Kids in Wasena Park were showing their moves on the boards
In Salem, remote controlled planes took to the friendly skies.
Fishing in the Roanoke river was a pleasure on this January day
Other just went for a stroll or jog.
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[WXPRO/FULL]RECORD NUMBERS TOMORROW FORECAST

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The movement to ban some use of 15 passenger vans gains speed in Richmond.
That's next on News 7 at Six.
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And a phone call and a newspaper article... make up all the contact Carolyn Calfee's had with her son since September.
More on the mother, her Marine and a dangerous mission later in the newscast.
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The accident that killed 14- year- old Jessika Lewis last July has focused attention on the safety of 15- passenger vans.
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Today, Lewis' family and nurses from around the state asked Virginia lawmakers to address the danger.
Joe Dashiell has more from capitol square.
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((Family and friends of Jessika Lewis wore buttons with her photograph, and they carried a large sign asking lawmakers to "ban the van."
The 14- year- old Roanoke girl died last July following a van accident in North Carolina. Her church youth group was returning from a trip to Myrtle Beach, when a tire blew and the vehicle flipped.
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((BRIDGETTE HELMS: WE DON'T WANT ANYONE ELSE TO ENDURE THIS AND IF WE CAN WORK TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF VIRGINIA, BY FOLLOWING THIS RECOMMENDATION FROM THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD, WE WILL FEEL THAT SOMETHING GOOD HAS COME OUT OF SOMETHING SO HORRIBLE.)) [RUNS:15]
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Bridgette Helms is Jessika's aunt, and a nurse at the VA Medical Center in Salem.
The state nurses association has embraced the issue... and members rallied in support of legislation introduced by Salem Delegate Morgan Griffith.
The bill would require schools and other organizations involved in school related activities to use vehicles that meet federal school bus safety standards.
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((GOVERNOR MARK WARNER: I'VE LOOKED AT IT, MADE A FIRST PASS AT THIS BILL. I DON'S SEE ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE LEGISLATION, BUT I'VE NOT DONE A THOROUGH REVIEW OF IT.)) [RUNS:12]
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Governor Warner spoke to the nurses... and shook hands with Jessika Lewis's family... but says he isn't ready to endorse the legislation.
The next stop is the House Education Committee next week.
Joe Dashiell News 7 Richmond))

[Gregory-Chittum]

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They lost their father in Botetourt County's worst traffic accident ...
Now, two brothers have the settlement they've fought for since his death.
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Truck driver Jerry Gregory was one of seven people killed in a crash on Interstate 81 nearly four years ago.
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His tanker was hit by a car carrying a Rockbridge County couple and four children.
The accident drew national attention when it turned out that Kevin Chittum and his girlfriend were parents of a baby switched at birth in the U-VA medical center.
Gregory's sons filed a one-million dollar lawsuit naming the Chittum estate and their father's insurance company.

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((MATTHEW GREGORY/VICTIM'S SON: THAT'S THE HARDEST THING YOU'LL EVER HAVE TO DO IS SIT THERE AND ARGUE A PRICE OVER SOMEBODY YOU LOVED AND LOST. AND WHATEVER IT WAS IT JUST ISN'T ENOUGH. I'M SURE IT'S THE SAME ON BOTH ENDS.))
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[OUT Q=same on both ends.]
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The actual amount of the settlement was sealed... but both sides call it satisfactory.
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[Optical-Cable]

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Optical Cable Corporation plans to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by the government.
The company's annual report says it has set aside 902-thousand dollars to settle the complaint.
The deal was reached last month. It still needs court approval.
And the company says the settlement does NOT mean it admits it engaged in any job discrimination.

[Stocks]

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For the first time in a year, the Federal Reserve has decided to leave rates unchanged.
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That news sent stocks higher. [TAKE DOW & NASDAQ PAGE]
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The DOW climbed 145 points.
Nasdaq gained 20 and a half.
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[Calfee]
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One phone call is the only contact a local woman has had with her Marine son since he left for Afghanistan in September.
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But Carolyn Calfee was pleasantly surprised to see his name in print over the weekend.
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Her son is taking part in one of the most hands-on efforts of the war. New River Valley Bureau Chief Rachel Cannon has the story.
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((Nats TC 59:00:02 "WHEN HE GRADUATED FROM BOOT CAMP HE WAS 18." Carolyn Calfee's only child Charles decided he would be a marine at the age of 10.
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((CAROLYN CALFEE/MARINE'S MOM; I KNEW HE'D GROW OUT OF IT BUT HE DIDN'T, SIGH....))
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She sighs because his commitment to serve his country is landing him in Afghanistan. 28-year-old Sergeant Charles Calfee is part of the teams searching caves for terrorists. He's quoted in a recent Associated Press article from Kandahar.
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((CAROLYN CALFEE/MARINE'S MOM; HE LOVES WHAT HE'S DOING AND HE SAID BEING WHERE HE IS NOW IS HIS PROUDEST MOMENT.))
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Mom says it's easy to be proud. Based out of Camp Lejeune in North Carolina...he has a wife and two children in addition to almost 10-years of service in the marine corps. 51:08:05 "HE'S ALL I GOT - HE'S MY HEART" She looks forward to the day when she can not just read his words but hear them too.
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((CAROLYN CALFEE/MARINE'S MOM; THE ONLY THING THAT'S GOING TO HELP ME IS TO GET MY BABY HOME HIM SITTING RIGHT WHERE YOUR SITTING AND WE TALKING ))
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Sergeant Calfee is scheduled to return to the U-S in March. Rachel Cannon, News 7, Newbern.))

[House-Calls]

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Office visits are a thing of the past for one local doctor... he ONLY does housecalls.
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Doctor Steven Collins will travel 25 miles from Roanoke and farther if necessary to see a patient.
He started Saint Paul's Housecalls in December to make health care accessible for seniors and homebound patients.
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((DR. STEVEN COLLINS/ST. PAUL'S HOUSECALLS; IT'S MY RESPONSIBILITY TO BRING HEALTH CARE TO THE PATIENTS THEY'RE NOT GOING TO GET UNLESS I BRING IT TO THEM.))
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James Scalf says because of his weight and bed sores the only way he can get to the doctor is by an ambulance.
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((JAMES SCALF; THE AMBULANCE THEY WON'T TAKE YOU UNLESS YOU'RE IN BAD SHAPE.. AND IF YOUR SHORT ON FUNDS THAT MAKES IT ROUGH TOO))
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Doctor Collins says he considers this job a Christian ministry. And while most of his patients are on Medicare, he will accept any patient regardless of their ability to pay.
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[Sports Tease]

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Coming up tonight on the Big 7 , the ODAC is in the midweek hoop spotlight tonight along with VMI, Roanoke Catholic, Martinsville and the Tech women.
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Plus, last year was Tiki's, this year was Ronde's - but the Super Bowl honors this weekend will be going to mom - Geraldine. Details in a moment.
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[S-ODAC]

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We begin tonight with Old Dominion Athletic Conference men's basketball. Tonight at seven o'clock the Bast Center at Roanoke College will be rocking as the Maroons host one of their hottest rivals.
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Just about an hour ago, the Bridgewater College Eagles arrived in Salem for tonight's ODAC showdown with the Maroons after making the trek up 81 from Rockingham County. The last time the two played this season - the game went to overtime. Bridgewater has only beaten Roanoke in the Bast Center twice in the last 17 years.
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Of course, we'll have highlights of this game for you tonight on News 7 at 11.

[S-Catholic]

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The VMI basketball team is in action tonight at Cameron Hall hosting Southern Conference foe, East Tennessee State in a seven o'clock tip-off.
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The Keydets also have been extremely busy off the court. Today, Roanoke Catholic senior Tadas Mankivicius announced that he has accepted a scholarship to play college ball next season for the Keydets. The six-foot nine inch Lithuanian, who is an honors student and speaks four languages, will formally sign with VMI on April 10th.
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Fellow Lithuanian and Roanoke Catholic player Jonas Norbutas also is expected to walk-on at VMI and play for Bart Bellairs next season.

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The Virginia Tech women's basketball team has almost a week before taking on Big East rival Miami next Tuesday at the Cassell. Last night the Hokies fell to number one ranked UConn 59 to 50.
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[S-Dogs]

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The group 2A defending state champion Martinsville Bulldogs are on a collision course for another title run.
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The Bulldogs are 17 and OH this season and 13 and OH in the tough Piedmont District. The Dogs have also handled the hype.
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[WIPE TO PINNACLE] and don't forget to join us for Hometown Hoops Weekly at 11 for more on the Martinsville basketball team and how the Bulldogs are positively affecting the community.

[S-Hartman]

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Virginia Tech baseball coach Chuck Hartman was given quite an honor last night as the Raleigh, North Carolina - Hot Stove League - an organization similar to the Roanoke Salem baseball hall of fame -
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gave Hartman its lifetime achievement award. Hartman is preparing for his 24th year at Virginia Tech and 43rd as a college coach. He has 1305 wins.
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[S-Barber]

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While they are not playing in the Super Bowl, Ronde, Tiki and their mom Geraldine Barber will be in New Orleans later this week.
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Ronde will receive his Associated Press all pro award this Saturday night in the Big Easy.
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And Ms. Barber will receive the Woman of Courage Award Saturday afternoon in New Orleans. This award is given by Gridiron Glamour, an organization that is connected to the NFL and recognizes women who have overcome great challenges. Ms. Barber is a cancer survivor. She celebrated her fifth year of remission last September. Oprah Winfrey has also bee(------------) n recognized by Gridiron Glamour.