ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Monday, February 19, 1996              TAG: 9602190075
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: A-1  EDITION: METRO 

GIVING IT YOUR BEST SHOT

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ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  ERIC BRADY/Staff. 1. Nichole Baker (above) runs with the
          torch Sunday during opening ceremonies for the Virginia Special 
          Olympics Southwest Region Basketball Tournament at Cassell Coliseum 
          in Blacksburg. Baker plays for the Pulaski County team. About 300 
          athletes on 30 teams competed. 2. Buddy Bishop (right) hugs his 
          trainer, Jackie Clouse. color.