17:00-01
News-Heads
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=jja
TAPE#news heads
GRAPHIC=NONE
Next-- on News 7 at Five...
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VO-NAT
He was the G-O-P frontrunner in the Lieutenant Governor's race-- now Coleman
Andrews is dropping out.
A former Army drill instructor is found guilty of raping six female
trainees.
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ANCHOR=Connie
SS=NONE
And citizens in South Boston are preparing for a flood.
Wx-Heads
TALENT=Robin
SS=None
Three days of rain is too much for some southside communities but the sun was
working today and will continue tomorrow.
MEDICAL-HEADS
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=CST
TAPE#MED HEADS
GRAPHIC=NONE
On Health CHeck-- the latest in M-R-I technology--
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VO-NAT
The emphasis now includes preventing needless surgery.
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ANCHOR=Connie
Stick around for all this and the 2-minute ticker in 90-seconds on NEWS-7 at
FIVE.
Video-Open
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#video open
GRAPHIC=NONE
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SOT 04:00:18
IN Q=Forced to
((FORCED TO CHOOSE...BEING A DAD.))
RUNS=:10
OUT Q=a dad.
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VO-NAT
The Republican front-runner for Lieutenant Governor has dropped out of the
race.
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5-Andrews
ANCHOR=Jean
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=equ
TAPE#597-11
GRAPHIC=n7 at five
Good evening, I'm Connie Stevens.
SS=andrews
A surprise move just a few weeks after the man who's raised 1-point-4
million dollars to run for lieutenant governor kicked off a campaign with a 22
stop tour around the state.
DOUBLE BOX=Connie/Ellen/State Microwave
Ellen Qualls is in our Richmond newsroom.
What's behind Coleman Andrews' decision?
ANCHOR=ellen
The only detail Andrews provided today was that one of his three children is
facing what he calls "a medical concern," but he would NOT elaborate.
SUPER=@Ellen1;
SUPER=22-Richmond;
That has NOT stopped speculation from running rampant on whether there's
more behind the scenes.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Richmond;
He entered the news conference on crutches from what he shrugged off as a
sports mishap...but focused on his responsibilities to his children as the
reason for the decision.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 03:58:50
IN Q=All things
((ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL...MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE.))
sot
((BERT ROHRER/VA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: HE AS YOU KNOW DID NOT ...SITUATION WAS.))
SUPER=@Andrews;
SUPER=01-Bert Rohrer/Va. Democratic Party; :07
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=situation was.
LIVE=Ellen full/State Microwave
SUPER=22-Richmond;
Andrews has faced some controversy over the declining stock price in his two
businesses...and a foray into a possible gambling operation that he later
pulled the plug on.
DOUBLE BOX=Ellen and Connie/State Microwave
Connie, the man who benefits most directly from Andrews' misfortune is John
Hager, the other Republican running for Lt. Governor... Andrews endorsed him
today.
5-flooding
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=tha
TAPE#597-12 rolled from truck
GRAPHIC=flooding
Several days of intense rain generally means trouble for one Halifax County
community.
And, the recent downpour, is no exception.
double boxes Teresa/Connie
Teresa Hamilton joins us live from Riverdale where local business owners are
moving out.
ANCHOR=teresa
Connie, flooding here in Riverdale is common-- but it doesn't make it any
easier.
SUPER=@teresa1;
SUPER=06-Riverdale;
Throughout much of the day, local business owners have been coming up here,
glancing at the Dan River, hoping for the best.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT **ROLLED FROM TRUCK**
IN Q=It's a
SUPER=01-Mac Ragan/Riverdale Business Owner; :00
SUPER=03-Riverdale; :08
SUPER=07-Mitch Inge; :23
RUNS=:40
OUT Q=to be ready.
((
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SOT
IN Q=It's
((MAC RAGAN/RIVERDALE BUSINESS OWNER: IT'S A GUESS WORK, CAUSE WE NEVER KNOW
WHAT THE GOOD LORD IS GOING TO PUT ON US, BUT WE HAVE TO SURVIVE AND DO THE
BEST WE CAN. ))
RUNS=:06
OUT Q=we can.
Mac Ragan is taking this latest news in stride.
After 33- years as a Riverdale business owner, he's weathered severe
flooding.
Ragan's neighbors along Route 501- spent the morning doing what they've done
for years.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=You just
((MITCH INGE/LOCAL BOOKKEEPER:YOU JUST HAVE TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO, AFTER
THE RAIN LAST NIGHT, I WOKE UP THIS MORNING AND I WAS EXPECTING A CALL AND
LEMUEL CALLED ME, I WAS HOPING IT WASN'T GOING TO BE TRUE, BUT IT'S COMING, IT
LOOKS LIKE IT'S COMING. IT'S RISING, WE CAN'T AFFORD TO SIT AROUND AND WAIT TO
SEE WHAT HAPPENS, WE'VE GOT TO BE READY. ))
RUNS=:00
OUT Q=to be ready.
))
LIVE=teresa full
SUPER=06-Riverdale
Earlier today, the National Weather Service predicted severe flooding for
Riverdale-- similar to the flooding seen here in September.
double boxes Teresa/Robin
Meteorologist Robin Reed joins us now with the latest.
5-army-sex
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#net-c
GRAPHIC=legal scales
In other news-- A former Army drill instructor could spend the rest of his
life in prison.
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VO-NAT
Staff Sergeant Delmar Simpson was found guilty today of raping six female
recruits at a Maryland post.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:00:56
IN Q=I just want
((LT. COL. GABRIEL RIESCO/CHIEF OF STAFF OF ORDINANCE SCHOOL:I JUST WANT TO
EMPHASIZE THAT WE CONTINUE TO WORK ON THESE CASES, TO PROTECT THE VICTIMS AS
MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND WE CONTINUE THE INVESTIGATION TO ROOT OUT THE SYSTEMIC
CAUSES OF ALL THIS. ))
SUPER=01-Lt. Col. Gabriel Riesco/Chief of Staff of Ordinance School; :
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=causes of all this.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-File Tape; :
The investigation resulted in criminal charges against 12 men at the
Aberdeen Proving Ground, and prompted a probe of sexual misconduct at Army
bases worldwide.
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5-OK-TRIAL
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=AMO
TAPE#NET-A
GRAPHIC=OK TRIAL
It's one of the most infamous auto parts in history, and it's on display at
the Oklahoma City bombing trial.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Oklahoma City, OK/April 1995;
Jurors today are looking at the rear axle of the Ryder truck used in the
bombing.
One F-B-I agent testified he found a vehicle identification number on the
rear axle, which was thrown hundreds of feet away from the federal building in
the blast.
Agents then traced the truck to a rental shop in Junction City, Kansas.
That's where the sketches of "John Doe number one and number two" were made
leading to Timothy McVeigh as a suspect.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD
Meantime...a star prosecution witness has taken the stand.
She's expected to testify that she laminated the fake driver's license that
McVeigh allegedly used to rent the Ryder truck involved in the bombing.
tease#1
HARD MUSIC UNDER
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#tease 1
GRAPHIC=NONE
Marching music and marching orders-- as the Volunteerism Summit in
Philadelphia wraps up.
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VO-NAT
Also coming up-- the news is bubbling over at the Quibell plant-- soon the
bottling company will have new owners.
(----------------)
Anchor=Connie
Plus, a genetics advancement to report on Health Check-- it may lead to
treatment for those with Down Syndrome, or retardation.
Stay with us-- there's more news, sports, and weather-- all on New 7 at
FIVE.
cc sponsor
Comm Break#1
5-NS-Workers
ANCHOR=connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=spr
TAPE#597-13
GRAPHIC=NS LOGO
The 62 local workers furloughed by Norfolk Southern must now play the
waiting game.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke Co.;
This morning at the Tanglewood Holiday Inn, employees were given the
opportunity to ask questions about their impending transfer.
They found out it could be awhile before they leave town.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:53:37
IN Q=It could
((TIM JONES/FURLOUGHED NORFOLK SOUTHERN WORKER: IT COULD BE ANYWHERE FROM THIS
WEEK TO THREE OR FOUR MONTHS OR FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD. IT'S JUST A MATTER OF
HOW LONG IT TAKES TO WORK IT OUT. ))
SUPER=01-Tim Jones/Furloughed Norfolk Southern Worker;
RUNS=:07
OUT Q=work it out
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VO-NAT
Employees like Tim Jones were given a list of cities to choose from... some
as far away as Kansas City and St. Louis.
Workers say seniority will play a major role when it comes to placement.
N- S officials say they were forced to make the transfers because of
government regulations.
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5-Quibell
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#597-14
GRAPHIC=quibell
A pair of well known businessmen from the Martinsville area are two big
reasons why the water is flowing once again at the popular Quibell company in
Roanoke.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Henry Co.;
Last year Tultex chairman John Franck and his cousin Will Pannill noticed
their favorite tea and sparkling water brand missing from the local store
shelves.
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Upon further investigation they learned about the company's troubles and
became investors.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT TULTEX TAPE TOT 11:17:00
IN Q=We found
((JOHN FRANCK/QUIBELL INVESTOR: WE FOUND A BUSINESS THAT WE THINK IS A LOT OF
FUN AND HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. IT'S A BRAND THAT PEOPLE IN THIS REGION ARE VERY
FAMILIAR WITH.))
SUPER=01-John Franck/Quibell Investor;
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=familiar with.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=04-File Tape;
Franck admits the company is not making any money yet.
But he expects Quibell will eventually regain the 10- million- dollars in
annual sales it had a few years ago.
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5-Volunteers
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE# NET B
GRAPHIC=NONE
They're heading home with their final marching orders-- delivered by Colin
Powell,
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Philadelphia; :
...Chairman of the Volunteerism Summit, wrapping up in Philadelphia.
Thousands attended -- saying they're now more determined than ever to
recruit others for community service.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:12:10
IN Q=This summit
((THIS SUMMIT, THESE COMMITMENTS, THEY ARE ABOUT THE HABITS OF THE HEART THAT
MAKE US AMERICANS. LET US GO SHOW THE WORLD AND OUR CHILDREN THAT WE ARE
PREPARED TO LIVE UP TO THEM. ))
SUPER=07-Hillary Rodham Clinton; :
RUNS=:13
OUT Q=prepared to live up to them.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Many of those attending the summit say they're hoping a new spirit will
sweep the nation.
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tease#2
groovy music UNDER
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
GRAPHIC=NONE
Speaking of spirit-- The Roanoke Valley is home to many creative writers--
and you can check some of them out at an upcoming forum.
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SUPER=22-Salem;
(patrick ad lib)
STOCKS BUMP NEXT
5-ARTEMIS
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=FIVE
WRITER=PEV
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE
The Artemis Reading Circle is all about introducing local authors and their
work to the community.
An author from the New River Valley will be the next featured
speaker.DOUBLE BOX Connie/PATRICK
Here's Patrick Evans-- with an exclusive interview with Anne (Getty)
Goethe.
(////////////////)
SUPER=21-Patrick Evans;
SUPER=22-Salem;
SUPER=01-Anne Goethe/Writer;
SUPER=22-Salem;
DOUBLE BOX PATRICK/ROBIN
Forecasts
SUPER=#565;
SUPER=X5000;
SUPER=330-Mostly Clear/Light Winds/40-44/Mostly Sunny/Wind S-10/74-76;
SUPER=331-Clear And/Pleasant/40-42/Sunny And/Warmer/74-78;
SUPER=332-Mostly Clear/Light Winds/40-42/Partly Sunny/Wind S-10/70-72;
SUPER=333-Clear And/Chilly/36-39/Mostly Sunny/Wind S-10/70-72;
SUPER=334-Mostly Clear/Light Winds/40-45/Mostly Sunny/Wind S-15/70-74;
SUPER=X5001;
tease#3
health music under
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#tease 3
GRAPHIC=NONE
Roanoke's only representative in the N-B-A begins planning his hometown
basketball camp-
Mike has details a little later on NEWS-7 at FIVE...
And next on Health Check--
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Relief may be on the way for the millions of Americans suffering from
genital herpes.
We'll tell you about a new drug trial now underway.
(-----------------)
health bump
Comm Break#3
six-preview
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#six preview
GRAPHIC=NONE
SUPER=@Keith1;
Good afternoon, I'm Keith Humphry.
Coming up on NEWS-7 at SIX.
A group of Danville soldiers is providing more than a safe environment for
Bosnia to rebuild.
They're also spreading goodwill in a country torn apart by years of internal
fighting.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Bosnia Herzegovina;
Teresa Hamilton and photographer Andrea DiRocco visited the 46- men
stationed overseas.
Tonight they take us along with the Danville soldiers who provide food and
supplies to the poor.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q=It
((CHRIS WILES/DANVILLE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBER:WE HAD SOME IDEA THAT THAT'S WHAT
WE WERE GOING TO BE DOING BUT NOT TO THE EXTEND WE'RE DOING IT HERE, IT'S, IT'S
BEEN A REAL GOOD EXPERIENCE COMING OVER HERE. ))
SUPER=01-Chris Wiles/Danville National Guard; :00
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=over here.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
The soldiers joined forces with the Swedes to help providing housing for
two families.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Keith
We'll have more on that--
double boxes Connie/Keith
along with more news of the day tonight at six.
ANCHOR=Connie
It sounds interesting, thanks Keith.
5-M-R-I
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE# 597-16
GRAPHIC=MRI
Turning now to Health Check-- M-R-I technology has earned a good reputation
for evaluating trauma and helping to diagnose a variety of diseases.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Cleveland; :
Now, it's also keeping some patients from going to the operating room
unnecessarily.
At the University Hospitals of Cleveland they found that many patients can
avoid surgery by having a needle guided M-R-I FIRST.. a simple procedure using
real time M-R-I imaging.. a thin needle is guided into the worrisome area and
samples are taken.
In their study only FOUR of the 83 patients looked at-- did not benefit
from this procedure.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:38:16
IN Q=We're finding that
(( DR. JONATHAN LEWIN/UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND: WE'RE FINDING THAT M-R
GUIDANCE ALLOWS US TO DO THESE WITHOUT PROBLEM. WE'VE NOW DONE MORE WELL OVER
ONE HUNDRED AND HAD NO SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS.))
SUPER=01-Dr. Jonathan Lewin/University Hospitals of Cleveland; :
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=complications from it.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Doctors say this is taking M-R-I to the next step... giving patients the
option of potentially avoiding surgery. (-------------)
ANCHOR=Connie
SS= HOLD
They believe this kind of minimally invasive procedure will dramatically
change the way physicians treat many problems and reduce health care costs over
the next few years.
5-Herpes
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#597-20
GRAPHIC=herpes
Doctors are hopeful about a new drug to treat herpes-- one of the most
common sexually transmitted diseases.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-San Diego, CA; :
There's no known cure for genital herpes, and generally, outbreaks affect
women more severely than men.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:43:17
IN Q=It's particularly
((DR. WILLIAM REITER/CENTER FOR SPECIAL IMMUNOLOGY: IT'S PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT
TO TREAT HERPES BECAUSE THAT VIRUS HIDES IN A PERSON'S NERVE CELLS, AND
RE-ACTIVATES UNDER A LOT OF DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES. THE FOCUS OF WHAT WE WANT
TO DO IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY IS TO SEE WHETHER OR NOT WE CAN'T LESSEN THE
NUMBER OF RECURRENT EPISODES OF HERPES.))
SUPER=01-Dr. William Reiter/Center for Special Immunology; :
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=episodes of herpes.
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***CONNIE AUDIO ON CART****
At the Center for Special Immunology, a clinical study involving the drug
Lebukavir is now underway.
There's hope the drug could make a difference in the lives of patients.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:43:48
IN Q=Laboratory studies
((LABORATORY STUDIES HAVE SHOWN US THAT THIS DRUG IS ABOUT TEN TIMES MORE
POWERFUL THAN DRUGS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET FOR THIS PURPOSE. AND IN
THIS STUDY WE BELIEVE THAT THIS DRUG CAN EFFECTIVELY TREAT EPISODES OF HERPES,
BY DECREASING THEIR DURATION AND SEVERITY.))
RUNS=:19
OUT Q=duration severity.
ANCHOR=Connie
SS=HOLD
More than 30 million Americans-- around one in five adults, currently has
genital herpes.
5-Down's-Syndrome
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=cst
TAPE#597-17
GRAPHIC=Genetic Research
From the latest issue of the journal "Nature Genetics" comes word of
(----------------)
VO-NAT
the discovery of a gene connected to mental retardation in people with Down's
Syndrome.
It may lead to a treatment.
More than 250-thousand Americans have Down's Syndrome-- and suffer mild to
severe retardation.
(----------------)
5-Child-Watch
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=abo
TAPE#597-21
GRAPHIC=CHILD CARE
As more and more working parents look for child care, improving the QUALITY
of that care is an issue in the Roanoke Valley.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
Those taking part in the New Century Council's "Child Watch" program toured
early childhood centers in the area today.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 2:10:36
IN Q=Taking care of kids
((PHYLLIS OLIN/CHILD WATCH CHAIR: TAKING CARE OF KIDS IS NOT WHAT IT'S ALL
ABOUT, BUT RATHER IT'S CHILDREN BEING IN A SETTING WHERE THEY CAN LEARN IN AN
INFORMAL WAY.))
SUPER=01-Phyllis Olin/Child Watch Care
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=an informal way.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Besides discussing ideas, participants got some first-hand knowledge while
eating lunch with young students at Roanoke's Greenvale School.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 2:28:58
IN Q=It makes you aware
((EVA SHAW/CHILD WATCH PARTICIPANT: IT MAKES YOU AWARE OF ALL THAT THE DAY CARE
PROVIDERS ARE GOING THROUGH, AND YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN YOU DROP YOUR KIDS OFF AND
JUST GO TO WORK WITHOUT REALIZING WHAT THEY'RE GOING THROUGH.))
SUPER=01-Eva Shaw/Child Watch Participant
RUNS=:09
OUT Q=going through
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Participants say it's not just providers who can help improve the quality of
child care...the community can get involved, as well.
Most preschools are always in need of volunteers.
(----------------)
2-shot-toss
ANCHOR=Connie
It's time now for sports-- so let's give Mike Stevens a couple of minutes to
hear about George Lynch's summer plans...and some baseball news.
S5-Derby
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#ST5-27
GRAPHIC=TWO MINUTE TICKER
Welcome to your Tuesday ticker everybody. Let's get started with some
afternoon baseball action.
Already today in the big leagues, the Astros have beaten the Rockies 3-to-1.
Jeff Bagwell homered for the Astros to key the win.
And right now the Cubs are trying to get their second win in an 18 hours
period as they are battling the Expos.
(----------------)
VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Chicago/Expos vs. Cubs - WGN; :00
Last night the Cubs beat the Expos 5-to-2.
Today both teams have been swinging for the ivy covered wall since the
opening pitch.
That's Darrin Fletcher bashing on into the seats in deep center field to make
it 4-to-nothing with on in the first.
Henry Rodriguez then steps up and rips this Steve Traschal pitch over the
center field fence again, and it's 5-to-nothing Expos.
But Brooks Kieschnick would rally the Cubs with this 2 run homer off Jim
Bullinger to make it a 5-to-3 game.
Rodriguez would homer again in the third, but Kieschnick would come back with
his second homer of the game - a SUPER=35-Montreal/8/Chicago/14/Bottom of 8th;
three run blast to right.
And right now the Cubs lead the Expos 14-to-8 in the bottom of the 8th.
(-------------)
S5-Lynch
ANCHOR=Mike
NEWSCAST=5pm
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#ST5-27
GRAPHIC=LYNCH CAMP
While a number of teams are still gearing up for the NBA playoffs, George
Lynch is getting ready for his 7th annual Hometown Basketball camp in mid June
this summer.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q="I'm willing...
((GEORGE LYNCH/VANCOUVER GRIZZLIES FORWARD:))
SUPER=01-George Lynch/Vancouver Grizzlies Forward; :00
RUNS=:20
OUT Q=...MY SCHEDULE.
(----------------)
VO-NAT con't
SUPER=04-Last Summer; :00
George's camp will again be held at William Fleming high school from June
16th through the 20th.
As George said attendance was down some last year, but this June he's hoping
for the biggest turnout in the history of the camp.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT
IN Q="We just want...
((GEORGE LYNCH:))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=...OFF THE COURT SKILLS."
(-------------)
PINNACLE PAGE --
Again, the camp takes place June 16th through the 20th.
It is open to boys and girls ages 7 through 13 for fundamentals.
And there also will be an advanced section of the camp for those 14 & 15 year
olds.
And if you would like more information you can call 982-0536.
George Lynch's 7th annual Hometown basketball camp.
(-------------)
ANCHOR=Mike
SS=two minute ticker
Coming up tonight at six, some area wrestlers have been involved in their own
camp for the past couple of months.
Steve Mason will have an inside look at how the Roanoke valley is working
overtime to cultivate some top wrestling talent.
Hope to see you at six. Have a good night everybody.
take a break
5-Sinatra
ANCHOR=Connie
NEWSCAST=5
WRITER=amo
TAPE#net-h
GRAPHIC=none
Old Blue Eyes is going to be seeing gold-- the Congressional Gold Medal that
is.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=04-File Tape;
The bill honoring Frank Sinatra was just approved by the House--now it needs
the president's signature. It was introduced by a New York Congressman.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:13:49
IN Q=i have
((REP. JOSE SERRANO/D- NEW YORK: I HAVE FRANK SINATRA ON MY ANSWERING MACHINE,
I HAVE FRANK AS MY EMAIL
ADDRESS, I COLLECT PICTURES AND POSTERS, I'VE BEEN COLLECTING THESE ALBUMS AND
THESE CD'S AND TAPES EVER SINCE I CAME FROM PUERTO RICO. ))
SUPER=01-Rep. Jose Serrano/(D) New York;
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=came from puerto rico.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
Serrano owns 290 Sinatra recordings the same number of votes needed to get
Sinatra the medal.
The democrat has been pushing the bill for two years...to honor the 81-year
old entertainer for his years of humanitarian work and performances.
The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest award Congress can give.
Recent recipients include Colin Powell and the Reverend Billy Graham and his
wife.
(----------------)
by SS