12:00-01
Clinton
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#net (if needed)
GRAPHIC=Clinton
Once again, President Clinton is denying his alleged affair with a former
White House intern.
He took a moment to comment on the allegations during a news conference
earlier this morning.
For more on today's developments, we go to Jonathan Freed.
***take from NEWSPATH****
SUPER=01-Jonathan Freed/Reporting;
SUPER=05-Washington, DC;
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SOT--rolled from NEWSPATH
IN Q=
SUPER=03-White House;
SUPER=01-William Ginsburg/Lewinsky's Attorney;
RUNS=:00
OUT Q=back to you.
SUPER=05-Washington, DC;
((LOCATOR: THE WHITE HOUSE
SOUND-UP: CLINTON TAKING PODIUM AT WHITE HOUSE.
The President has not said a public word about the controversy since late last
week.
But this morning, at a White House event on the subject of education and child
care...a misty eyed Bill Clinton shifted gears and attacked the allegations
head on.
(SOT, PRESIDENT CLINTON): I WANT TO SAY ONE THING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE...I
WANT YOU TO LISTEN TO ME...I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT
WOMAN...MS. LEWINSKY...I NEVER TOLD ANYBODY TO LIE...NOT A SINGLE TIME,
NEVER...THESE ALLEGATIONS ARE FALSE...AND I NEED TO GO BACK TO WORK FOR THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE.
It seemed unequivocal.
And all of this set against the looming political backdrop of tomorrow's State
of the Union address...and whether or not it will be overshadowed by the
allegations that Clinton had an affair with former White House intern, Monica
Lewinsky...and told her to cover it up.
A federal grand jury is expected to begin hearing testimony on all this
tomorrow. As of this morning, Lewinsky had yet to cut a deal with independent
counsel, Kenneth Starr...for immunity from prosecution.
BITE 09:01 (WILLIAM GINSBURG/LEWINSKY'S ATTORNEY): HE KNOWS THAT I WANT
ESSENTIALLY FULL IMMUNITY...HE KNOWS THAT I WANT AND WILL ACCEPT NOTHING LESS
THAN A PROMISE NOT TO PROSECUTE.
Lewinsky has already sworn an affidavit in the Paula Jones sexual harassment
case...denying a sexual relationship with the President...but her lawyer's
been suggesting that her story could change.
(JONATHAN FREED STANDUP CLOSE): THE WHITE HOUSE IS TAKING AIM AT THE
INDEPENDENT COUNSEL...ACCUSING KENNETH STARR'S OFFICE OF ORCHESTRATING A LOT
OF THE LEAKS TO THE MEDIA...INSISTING THAT IT'S A VIOLATION OF THE LAW.
J-F...WASHINGTON.))
Iraq
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=iraq conflict
Iraq is reacting to reports that the U-S may be planning a military
showdown.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Baghdad, Iraq;
The ruling party's newspaper says Baghdad is mobilizing millions of Iraqis
in preparation for a possible military confrontation with the U-S.
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ANCHOR=Kimberly
SS=HOLD
Over the weekend, Washington aides said the Clinton adminstration was
considering action to try to force Iraq to allow weapons inspections.
Meanwhile, Iraqi papers stated President Clinton would attack their country
in order to divert attention from the allegations against him.
E-Robb
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#=97-89
GRAPHIC=Chuck Robb
Back in Washington,
Legislators are preparing to deal with a surplus and funding requests are
already rolling in.
Senator Chuck Robb is advising against extra spending.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/Friday;
Robb was in Roanoke last week to meet with members of the Regional Chamber
of Commerce.
He said the increase in revenues will bring the federal budget into balance
during the next ten years.
But with a national debt still exceeding five TRILLION dollars, Robb said
reducing that debt should be the number one priority.
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SOT 06:40:53
IN Q=I would urge you not
((SEN. CHUCK ROBB/D- VIRGINIA: I WOULD URGE YOU NOT TO GET TOO CARRIED AWAY
WITH THE PROSPECT FOR A LOT OF ADDITIONAL SPENDING OR FOR THAT MATTER TAX CUTS
AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL. I AM GOING TO BE RESISTANT TO THOSE. I WILL BE RESISTANT
TO MOST OF THE SPENDING PROPOSALS THAT WILL BE ON THE TABLE. I WILL BE VERY
SUPPORTIVE OF HANGING ON, FIRST OF ALL TO SEE IF WE'RE GOING TO HAVE THE KIND
OF MONEY THAT WE'RE PROJECTING AND SECONDLY USE IT TO PAY DOWN THE DEBT IF WE
CAN EVER GET TO THAT PARTICULAR POINT.))
SUPER=@Robb
RUNS=:26
OUT Q=to that particular point.
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ANCHOR=Kimberly
SS=hold
Robb admits that will be "an intensely unpopular approach," but he says a
federal spending spree will only add to the nation's economic troubles.
Pope
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Pope JP II
After nearly a week in Cuba, Pope John Paul, the Second is back in Rome.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Rome, Italy;
The plane carrying the 77- year- old Pontiff touched down this morning at
Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport.
Before he left Cuba, the Pope encouraged residents to build their future
with faith, hope, and love.
Cuban President Fidel Castro told the Pope he respected his views, but
didn't say whether the Pope's visit would change the way he runs the country.
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Not-a-bomb
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=eea
TAPE#98-8
GRAPHIC=none
Tight security at the Poff Federal Building was evident this morning when an
abandoned duffel bag became the center of attention.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;
The bag was discovered next to a driveway near the building parking lot.
With the Abed trial in its third week, and four defendants in the Javier
Cruz case going to court today, U.S. Marshals took no chances.
They blocked off the road and called in a State Police bomb technician.
After careful examination and several x-rays, officials decided it was safe
to cut the bag open.
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SOT
IN Q=
((GUS NECESSARY/STATE POLICE BOMB TECHNICIAN; JUST A BAG OF CLOTHING, THERE
WERE ZIPPERS AND SNAPS THAT SHOWED UP ON THE X-RAY. INSIDE WERE JUST PANTS,
SHIRT, UNDERWEAR, GLOVES, THINGS OF THAT SORT.))
SUPER=01-Gus Necessary/State Police Bomb Technician;
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=bomb technician
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VO-NAT
Necessary says there was nothing inside that indicated who the bag belonged
to.
It was turned over to Roanoke Police.
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General-Assembly
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=lba
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=session 98
Time is running out in Richmond.
Today is the filing deadline for bills for the 19-98 legislative session --
And the people who write them spent much of the weekend filling more than
35-hundred drafting requests from legislators.
One official says about 27-hundred bills could be tossed into the hopper by
the close of business today.
Hager-Aide
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=lba
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE
The first hint of scandal for the still young Gilmore administration.
An unpaid aide to Lieutenant Governor John Hager has been charged with
indecent exposure.
Ryan Phillips of Oakton was arrested in Richmond late Thursday night.
Richmond police had NO further details.
Goodyear
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=chu
TAPE#97-92
GRAPHIC=Goodyear
Union workers at Goodyear's Danville plant are moving closer to a seven-day
work schedule.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville
Members of Local 8-31 are voting today on a new shift schedule they'll work
once the plant moves to continuous operations.
Workers today are being asked to narrow three proposed schedules down to
two.
And they'll vote again Wednesday.. to make their final decision.
Most union members say they like the idea of a 12-hour shift.. which would
give them two Sundays off a month.
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SOT 1:23:41-:57
IN Q=For me, the 12-hour
((JEFF YERBROUGH/UNION WORKER: FOR ME, THE 12-HOUR SCHEDULE. I LIKE THE TIME
OFF FOR MY FAMILY.. AND UH.. DO A LITTLE SOMETHING ON THE SIDE. THE WAY WE'VE
BEEN WORKING 6-AND-7 DAYS EVER SINCE I'VE BEEN OUT HERE.. THE MONEY'S NICE BUT
IF IT'S GONE YOU MIGHT AS WELL GO FOR THE TIME NOW IS THE WAY I LOOK AT IT.))
SUPER=01-Jeff Yerbrough/Union Worker;
RUNS=:16
OUT Q=I look at it.
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VO-NAT
Union members will cast their ballots until 5:30 tonight.
Results will be announced around seven.
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E-School-Safety
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=djo
TAPE#=98-7
GRAPHIC=none
Traveling to and from school is not as safe as it used to be.
Complaints of drivers speeding through school zones are up.
David Johnson reports.
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SOT
IN Q=OVER THE LAST
SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Lissy Runyon/Roanoke City Schools; :17
SUPER=01-Lt. R.A. Bower/Roanoke City Police; :57
SUPER=01-Officer Charlie Hurd/Roanoke City Police; 1:18
SUPER=@David1; 1:24
RUNS=1:40
OUT Q=DJ, NEWS 7
((Over the last two years, there have been more than a dozen accidents and
incidents involving Roanoke city school buses.
The school administration has taken measures to reduce the risk of students
being injured on their way to and from school-- starting with preparing bus
drivers.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-04:35:07
((LISSY RUNYON/ROANOKE CITY SCHOOLS; THERE ARE THE EXPECTATIONS TO THE STUDENTS
AND THEN ASKING PARENTS TO TEAM WITH US AS WELL IN TERMS OF ENFORCING AND
UNDERSTANDING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR GETTING ON THE BUS AND WHILE THEY'RE ON THE
BUS.))
RUNS=:12
But what about speeding motorists going through school safety zones.
There are 48 such designated areas with warning lights-- 18 of which are
monitored by cross guards.
So what about violators in the other areas.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-04:37:26
((RUNYON; THEY'RE REPORTING MECHANISM TO THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION CAN
REPORT THAT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ASK FOR THEIR EXTRA ASSISTANCE IN THE
USE OF "RADAR GUNS" IN MONITORING THE TRAFFIC FLOW AND ENFORCING.))
RUNS=:14
BUTT/BUTT/BUTT
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SOT-03:30:29
((LT. R.A. BOWER/ROANOKE CITY POLICE; WE'LL GO OUT AND WILL SEND A RADAR CAR
SPECIFICALLY OUT THERE AT A SPECIFIC TIME BASED ON THE COMPLAINTS WE'RE GETTING
AND SEE IF IT'S REAL OR PERCEIVED AND ENFORCE WHAT'S THERE.))
RUNS=:12
Law enforcement officials say they treat speeding motorists the same--
regardless.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-09:08:56
((OFFICER CHARLIE HURD/ROANOKE CITY POLICE; THE LEVEL OF TOLERANCE DOESN'T
CHANGE FROM A SCHOOL ZONE TO A NON-SCHOOL ZONE. THE SPEED LIMIT IS WHAT
CHANGES.))
RUNS=:09
(( THE MAXIMUM FINE FOR SPEEDING THROUGH A SCHOOL ZONE HAS INCREASED TO 250-
DOLLARS.
HOPEFULLY THAT WILL BE A DETERRANT AGAINST MOTORISTS WHO MAYBE WILLING TO
RISK A CHILD'S LIFE IN ORDER TO GET WHERE EVER THEY ARE GOING JUST A LITTLE
FASTER.
DAVID JOHNSON, NEWS 7.))
RUNS=:16))
Southern-Pride
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=djo
TAPE#5-97-53
GRAPHIC=NONE
A "Southern Heritage Preservation" parade was held yesterday in Danville.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Danville;
The occasion marked the birthdays of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee.
Some participants say they want to keep the south's side of the civil war
alive.
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SOT-14:03:59
IN Q=A LOT OF
((JAMES CAMPBELL/SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS; A LOT OF POLITICAL CORRECT
ATMOSPHERE TODAY IS IMPINGING UPON THEIR INTEGRITY AND I WANT TO KEE THE RECORD
STRAIGHT AS TO WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED.))
SUPER=01-James Campbell/Sons of Confederate Veterans;
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=ACTUALLY HAPPENED.
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VO-NAT
Some claimed today's history books omit some or all there is to tell about
confederate heroes and other parts of the south.
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Volvo
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=djo
TAPE#5-97-54
GRAPHIC=NONE
A Wytheville truck stop hosted a Superbowl party for truck drivers, thanks
to Volvo.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Wytheville;
The company used the game, one of the world's most watched events, as a time
to recognize safe truck drivers while unveiling its newest truck.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT-08:38:50
IN Q=SO VOLVO DECIDED
((BLAKE; SO VOLVO DECIDED TO USE THAT AS A MEDIUM TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE
TRUCKS AND TO LET OTHER TRUCK MANUFACTURERS AND ALL OTHER PEOPLE KNOW THAT THEY
ARE HERE TO STAY AND ARE HERE TO WIN IN THE TRUCK BUSINESS.))
SUPER=01-Neil Blake/Fulton Trucks;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=TRUCK BUSINESS.
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VO-NAT
This is the first year Volvo's truck industry has advertised during the big
game.
A watch and win sweepstakes was part of the campaign and the winner will get
a 120-thousand dollar customized version of the company's newest truck.
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UVA-Alcohol
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=lba
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=UVA
Alcohol at University of Virginia---
That's what school officials point to as the school's top public health
hazard.
U-V-A officials say each year, several students die because of excessive
drinking.
The Board of Visitors is considering banning alcohol at tailgate parties
before football games.
One official points to the amount of alcohol students are consuming, rather
than the number of students drinking.
E-Math-Emporium
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=THa
TAPE#=98-3
GRAPHIC=Education
Virginia Tech is showing off its new high-tech teaching tool.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Blacksburg;
Last fall--the school renovated the former "Roses" store at the University
mall into what's now known as the "Math Emporium".
It's an innovative way to teach math to undergraduates.
Students enrolled in the course don't follow the lead of an instructor.
Instead-- they learn, to complete practice problems and take tests at a
self-paced rate by computer.
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11:38:23
12:01:22
SOT
IN Q=The problem
((CHRISTOPHER BEATTIE/ASSOC. PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS:A PROBLEM....NEEDS ANY
HELP.
PEGGY MESZAROS/VT VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST:IT'S PREMATURE....SUCCESSFUL
DIRECTION. ))
SUPER=01-Christopher Beattie/Assoc. Professor of Mathematics; :00
SUPER=01-Peggy Meszaros/VT Vice President and Provost; :21
RUNS=:29
OUT Q=successful direction.
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VO-NAT
The students use locally developed software and course materials.
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Queen-Mother
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=NONE
Palace officials say Britain's Queen Mother is in the hospital after
breaking her hip.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
The 97- year- old apparently injured herself at the royal residence.
She was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, before being transferred
to another hospital in London.
The Queen Mother broke her LEFT hip.
She underwent replacement surgery on her RIGHT hip in November of 19-95.
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Compaq
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=business news
One of the largest acquisitions EVER in the computer industry is under way.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;
Compaq is buying Digital Equipment for nine- point- six BILLION dollars in
cash and stock.
The purchase will create the world's second- largest computing company.
The deal will make Digital a subsidiary of Compaq.
It's still subject to approval by shareholders and government regulators.
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Super-Bowl
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net (edit of fb97-3)
GRAPHIC=SuperBowl
The Denver Broncos take home the 19-98 Super Bowl title.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-San Diego, CA/NBC; :00
Most figured the rout was on for the Pack and NFC.
But behind the running of Terrell Davis the Broncos came back. His one yard
dash made it 7-all after a quarter.
The Broncos kept the pressure on with a John Elway T-D and a field goal from
Jason Elam.
But Brett Favre capped a 95 yard drive with this TD pass to Mark Chmura to
cut the Denver lead to 17-to-14 at halftime.
Davis got another one yard TD in third while Green Bay got a field goal.
But the Pack came back again.. Freeman catches his second T-D to tie it at
24.
SUPER=30-Denver/31/Green Bay/24;
Davis becomes the first man in super bowl history to rush for three T-D's in
one game as he gets the game winner.
He finishes with 157 yards as Denver wins the Bowl 31-to-24.
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WIPE WIPE WIPE
Post
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#net (edit of FB97-5)
GRAPHIC=WIPE WIPE WIPE
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SOT
IN Q=FIRST AUDIO
SUPER=01-Terrell Davis/Super Bowl MVP; :00
SUPER=01-John Elway/First Super Bowl Win; :12
RUNS=:21
OUT Q=...just unbelievable.
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Denver-Fans
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=kmc
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Super Bowl
The football field wasn't the ONLY place for rowdiness last night--
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Denver, CO;
Denver Bronco fans took to the streets in celebration.
At first, it was fairly peaceful.
But then, the partying got out of hand.
Some fans started bonfires, broke windows, and turned over cars.
Police had to use tear gas to break up the crowd.
Dozens were injured.
At least 20 people were arrested.
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Jazz
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#net (edit of BB98-2)
GRAPHIC=NBA
In the N-B-A on Super Sunday, the Jazz beat the Bulls and became the first
western conference team to top Chicago on its home floor since Michael Jordan
came out of retirement in 19-95.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Chicago, IL/NBC;:00
Karl Malone threw in a game high 35 points.
Jordan scored 32. Look at the crossover dribble and the slam over seven
footer Greg Ostertag.
But the Jazz beat the Bulls 101-to-94 to finish the first half of season with
28 wins.
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Tiger
ANCHOR=Patrick
NEWSCAST=noon
WRITER=Mike
TAPE#S8-4
GRAPHIC=PGA TOUR
The P-G-A Tour returns to Your Hometown station this weekend with the always
entertaining Pebble Beach Pro Am featuring Tiger Woods.
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VO-NAT eng#
SUPER=03-Phuket, Thailand; :00
Yesterday Tiger pulled off his greatest pro comeback at the Johnnie Walker
Classic in Thailand.
He came from eight shots down to beat Ernie Els. This birdie got him into a
playoff.
And then on the second playoff hole this birdie gave him the win.
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Promo
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=lba
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE
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(XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX)
Don't forget to tune in to News 7 Saturday Morning with Denise Allen and
Andrew Freiden from 8 to 9.
This week Andrew will head out to the home of a Salem woman, who will teach
us to make her Hummingbird Cake with cream cheese frosting.
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Kicker
ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Noon
WRITER=lfi
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=none
How's the water?
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Saginaw, MI
In northern Michigan, it seems it can't be cold enough. Crowds turned out
yesterday to watch nearly 200 people realize their frigid dreams of polar-bear
dipping in Hotun Lake.
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SOT 03:32:59
IN Q=OH THAT WAS SO
((OH THAT WAS SO NEAT. I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE IT!))
RUNS=:02
OUT Q=IMAGINE IT
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VO-NAT
And no, it's not over in a flash. The dippers had to stand outside for a few
minutes before jumping into the water to reduce the shock to their bodies.
Dippers of all ages took the plunge, including a 70- year- old woman who
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returns to the icy lake every year. Others froze for the first-time.
by SS