FREE The Lynchburg Times Furniture runs Vol. I, Issue 16 • December 16, 2010 Heritage High School: The Building that Won’t Go Away (part II) By Yvonne Behrens to be independent politically and administra- they who concluded that there was a need.” hired them to build what would become Her- The Lynchburg Times tively of a county in which they are geograph- To conclude the annexation, a city needs to itage High School. in the family ically located. Population determines city pay the counties the value of their land, build- Annexation occurred within the period of “It was an old-fashioned land grab,” states status,” shared Mr. Walter C. Erwin, III, City ings and personal property tax. In the case the oil embargo. The country was scram- Councilman Edgar James Turner Perrow, Attorney. According to Erwin, Lynchburg, of Lynchburg, it was also mandated to build bling to develop alternative means of relying Jr., Representative of Ward IV, of Lynchburg which became a city in 1852, became land- a high school for the residents that were an- on energy (the more things change, the more city’s 1976 annexation of parts of Campbell locked in the mid-1970’s. It had outgrown its nexed from Campbell County and in the most they remain the same!). The firm presented County and Bedford County. “There was a boundaries and needed to expand. expedient manner possible. a plan for a beautiful, state of the art school lot of nastiness and bad feelings around the “Legally it was allowed to annex lands from As it turned out, an architectural firm out that would rely on solar energy for its heating issue.” There was such contention that nearly Bedford and Campbell Counties if it met cer- of Houston, Texas, Caudill, Rowlette, & Scott needs. The school was built on a hillside that xxxxxx xxxx everyone from that city council was replaced tain criteria,” continued Erwin. “A three judge had been hired to build Jefferson Forest. So faced south. Some of the roofs were built on at the next election. panel was appointed from around the state to they were already in the area. They also had an angle and were to have solar panels placed “Virginia is the only state that allows a city determine the need for annexation and it was their own construction management firm. on them. Thus the focus was not on insula- xxxxxx xx This allowed the project to get started with- tion, a much cheaper way of maintaining out the delay that would have occurred look- indoor temperature, but on the idea of solar to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900, visit ing for a construction company to build the power. the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website at building. And, the architectural firm had a Although solar energy was to heat the build- www.cvcrimestoppers.org to enter a web tip, or floor plan for a school that they had built in xxxxxx xxxx text “CVCS plus your message” to 274637. Crime Texas. As speed was of the essence, the city See HERITAGE,  Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information re- xxxxxx xx garding this crime. All information is totally confi- dential. City Council xxxxxx xxxx approves xxxxxx xx one-time Insurance bandit loose in Amherst Help put Lynchburg public safety xxxxxx xxxx 5 The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office and Am- on the Food Network! herst Police Department are investigating a se- bonus xxxxxx xx ries of burglaries that have occurred in the town The Cavalier restaurant on Rivermont Avenue, and county the past week. a Lynchburg institution, is featured in a YouTube The burglaries have all occurred at local insur- video, which was created as an entry for a contest ance companies. On the night of Sunday De- from the popular Food Network TV show “Man vs. cember 5th or the early morning hours of Monday Food”. The winning video will result in an epi- Va. AG wins xxxxxx xxxx December 6th the Wilson Insurance Company sode of that show being filmed at that location. on south Main Street in the town of Amherst was One of the criteria for judging the winner is entered and cash taken. On the same night, the going to be the number of times each YouTube round one in xxxxxx xx Gant Insurance Company on South Amherst video is viewed. Highway was entered and a check taken. Addi- So, please watch the video (more than once tionally that night, a window was broken out of would be even better), and forward it to your fight against Mays Tucker Insurance Company on South Am- friends and ask them to do the same. herst Highway and Farm Bureau on Falcon Crest Let’s help put the Cavalier (and Lynchburg) on Lane. national TV!!!! Obama Anyone with any information regarding this Watch: tinyurl.com/cavalieryoutube 11 crime or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked – from the Chamber of Commerce Healthcare FREE in Kroger, Food Lion, McDonalds & hundreds of other places! BLACK Page  • The Lynchburg Times • December 16 - 22, 2010 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com The Lynchburg Times www.lynchburgtimes.com

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HERITAGE, from  tinued. “There are a couple of areas of the leaks in Heritage’s roof were found in the The new bleachers are to be installed before school that are bad, but it certainly is not curtain walls throughout the building. That graduation. Due to the high mercury content ing, solar panels were never put on the build- everywhere. In fact, when we moved into is, the problem does not lie in the “bones” of in the gym’s floor, removal cannot start until ing. By the time the high school was complet- the school, we were very excited. It was air- the building, but rather in the “skin” that is after graduation. ed, the oil prices had gone back down, there conditioned! E.C. Glass had been built in the wrapped around it. Over the past two weeks, citizens have been was not such a push for alternative energy ‘50’s and didn’t have air conditioning.” The The best solution is to “rip-em [the sidings] invited to focus on how to best approach the sources and that market dried up. Along with students and teachers were very pleased with all out,” explained Gatzke. The team also ex- Heritage situation. According to Councilman that, the grant monies the city was planning this new, modern building and the problems plored a number of options that would stop Michael Gillette, who is also the chair of the to rely on to purchase the solar panels also seemed minor in comparison. the leaks for the next 8-10 years until a plan Task Force delegated to explore approach- had dried up. There was a sense of adventure, of being for the school’s future is established. The es, “we are wanting to have citizen input to Unfortunately, as history has demonstrated, part of something new. “The first group of three temporary fixes under examination come up with all the questions that need to the school also was poorly built. Lots of mis- students were remarkable,” stated Coleman. are the Duo-Guard panel system, the Dryvit be asked. We want first impressions, and for takes were made under pressure of needing to “They demonstrated incredible leadership “outsulation” system, or an elastomeric spray those who come to several meetings, to dig have the building done by a certain time. qualities, bonded together and established coating. a little deeper. I feel confident from the out- According to Albert Coleman, Assistant the identity of the school very quickly. The The infrastructure at Heritage is still con- come of the first two meetings that citizens Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruc- teachers, the parents, everyone was involved sidered sound. The frame of the building is will be willing to roll up their sleeves and do tion, who was a teacher at Heritage the year with assembling desks and moving furniture. made of steel (normally considered a nearly the work required.” it opened, “The first year, we were housed at It was fun being part of that coming together.” indestructible material). The sports fields, In spite of all the woes that the building the old Sandusky Middle School. The school To this day, that spirit continues to embody the parking lots, all the other aspects that seems to be experiencing or because of them, comprised 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. The Heritage. make up Heritage are top notch. Heritage will most likely be rebuilt to reflect a 12th graders were allowed to stay in the There seems to be some differing views as to Since its construction, however, Heritage school of the 21st century, whatever that may schools they had gone through. By the sec- what may be causing the leaks. Some studies has had its roofs replaced at least three times end up looking like. And Lynchburg residents ond year, the school had been built, but was determined that they were being caused by and is slated to have it replaced again. This are being invited to help create that vision. not completed.” the steel structure, which apparently expands will only be a band-aid fix, according to one [email protected] Coleman reminisced how classes were and contracts in extreme weather conditions expert who wishes to remain anonymous. housed in the field house. “There would be causing cracks in the roofs and sides. Along with the roof, the city is putting up $1 Emily Williams contributed to this report. thirty desks and a blackboard and then a few At last week’s School Board meeting, how- million dollars to replace the gym floor and feet over, another 30 desks and a blackboard.” ever, Steven Gatzke, Director of Facilities and bleachers. The material used when the gym [Publisher’s note: Yvonne will be taking As classrooms were completed, the classes Transportation for Lynchburg City Schools, floor was replaced ten years ago contained a leave of absence due to family medical would move into the main building. in a report compiled with Mark Smith of mercury. Although the mercury is on the un- needs. Please pray for her husband, Eric “Yes, there were leaks from the start. But Craddock-Cunningham Architectural Part- derside of the floor and is not leaking into the Waldbaum, who has been diagnosed with not throughout the school,” Coleman con- ners, demonstrated that the problem of the environment, it needs to be removed. pancreatic cancer.]

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By Emily Williams for the need to make public safety salaries The Lynchburg Times more market competitive, were wary to allo- cate funds to long-term raises without bud- Mayor Foster addresses the Lynchburg College men’s soccer team. The Lynchburg City Council unanimously geting for them first. passed a motion Tuesday night that will allow “Most tax payers are not getting raises, and recognized being named the Old Dominion “Any blind man can see that this is going to for a one-time bonus for public safety officers most tax payers are not getting bonuses, and Athletic Conference coach of the year for the become a commercial area,” said Vice Mayor on January 1st. The motion also demonstrated most tax payers are probably going to be asked fourth time in his career and second straight Ceasor Johnson. intent to revisit the issue of a sustainable com- to reduce services in a year,” said Representa- season. The council, however, voted to table - are pensation adjustment plan in next year’s bud- tive at Large Randy Nelson. “We all appreciate what you all have done,” quest for rezoning the properties, in hopes get talks. The final piece of discussion on the motion, said Mayor Joan Foster. that the owners can address the site’s distance Over a dozen public safety officers, includ- which was tabled until the end of the meeting Also in Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor Foster from a sewer line. ing Fire Chief Steven Ferguson and Police due to time, came when councilman Michael signed a proclamation declaring December The owners of the properties came together Chief Parks Snead, attended the meeting. It Gillette of Ward I asked the Fire and Police 14th a day of purity. The Day of Purity move- to request the rezoning as a group. Reasons was decided that the money to pay for the chiefs if this was truly how they wanted to ment was created by the Liberty Counsel to such as high traffic and noise, said Rob Eagle bonuses should come from the respective de- spend their carryover funds. Both chiefs re- encourage communities to designate an an- one of the property’s owners, prevent the partments’ carryover funds from the last fis- sponded yes. nual day of purity to promote abstinence. The parcels of land for being desirable residential cal year. Fire Chief Ferguson offered part of “I want to do something… in January be- proclamation cited rising rates of teenage spots. the Fire Department fund to cover bonuses cause I believe this is a matter of doing a pregnancy and STDs as well as abstinence’s Joan Tice, a resident of the Wexford Place for Lynchburg Emergency Communications number of small things over time,” said Chief “100 percent effective” rate in preventing town houses which neighbor the properties, Center (LynComm). Snead. those problems. said she represented the members of her com- In a detailed presentation, City Manager The vote then passed 7-0. “I am just really excited about this opportu- munity when asking the council to vote no on Kimball Payne explained that many of the rea- nity,” said Amber Haskew, coordinator for the the rezoning. Tice expressed concern that re- sons given by officers leaving the city’s force Mayor Recognizes LC and LU Athletes, Day day of purity upon receiving the proclama- zoning would affect the residential nature of revolved around pay. Three of the five pay- of Purity tion. Leesville. grades currently filled by the LPD fall bellow “I urge you to vote no and save one more the city wide goal to pay public employees at At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Council tables Leesville Zoning, passes middle class area from the erosion of com- least 90 percent of the market average for their Joan Foster recognized a number of local col- Peakland lot and Breezewood sign mercialization,” said Tice. position. Many on the council agreed that the lege athletes with certificates of excellence. ability to offer competitive salaries could ease Recipient Sam Chelanga, of Liberty Univer- In a meeting this Tuesday, the council voted [email protected] LPD’s retention issues. sity, was honored for being this year’s NCAA to allow a new sign plan for the Heritage Bap- In the 2010 fiscal year, LPD experienced a Division I cross country men’s individual tist Church on Breezewood Drive. The allow- turnover rate of just over 9 percent, 7 of which champion, 10 time NCAA All American, and ance includes new sign on Breezewood, mea- This could be your ad was voluntary and not due to retirement. This third consecutive NCAA Division I South- suring just under 8-feet-high and including a turnover rate, while not the highest of the city east Regional championship. 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Bill will close loophole in law Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Thank You for clicking, listening, to stop at school buses buying and booking my music on By Stephen Groves before the General Assembly session to qui- MelParker.com Virginia Statehouse News etly file the bill so it wouldn’t be publicized Home of Mel Parker’s Cd’s: for fear the loophole would be exploited. “Ballads, Boogie and Blues” It took 40 years for the General Assembly But after word got out about the Fairfax “Everybody Knows” to find out you can’t stop a school bus when County court ruling, Surovell pre-filed this “Cutworm Special” you’re driving the car behind it. week. “Then, Now...Forever” Del. Scott Surovell, D-Mount Vernon, has The bill is co-sponsored by Dels. David pre-filed a bill to close a loophole in the law Bulova, D- Fairfax Station, and Kaye Kory, relating to passing a stopped school bus D- Falls Church, and Sen. Chap Petersen, that causes a cockamamie definition of the D- Fairfax. law when read literally. It clarifies the law- changing the wording It all started in 1970 when the General As- from “person” approaching a school bus to sembly changed what is now State Code “the driver of a motor vehicle.” 46.2-859, which charges reckless driving to The situation “reminds all of us as to why anyone who doesn’t halt at a stopped school we need to be very careful in crafting these bus. Or so they thought. statutes,” Surovell said. “I’m really surprised Somehow, both houses in the statehouse the bill went through the system that way and the governor missed the omission of before anyone noticing it.” two crucial letters- “at.” But the law will remain on the books at The law should read, “A person is guilty least until January when the General As- of reckless driving who fails to stop, when sembly can vote on it. If there is enough approaching from any direction, [at] any support, it could be pushed through in school bus which is stopped …” (Word in emergency action and the law could be bracket added). changed this winter. But the omission of the “at” in the actual law The case also raises the question if there gives a nonsensical reading in which a per- are other errors lurking in the Virginia code son is guilty of reckless driving “who fails to that could help people skirt the law. stop … any school bus which is stopped …” “Have I seen problems in the statutes that The error recently came to light after criminal defense lawyers have used before? a driver was let off the hook for swerving Plenty,” Surovell said. “It happens. It doesn’t around a stopped school bus. The story was happen very often, but it happens.” first reported by the Washington Post. Darryl Brown, a criminal law professor at Fairfax lawyer Eric Clingan originally the University of Virginia Law School, said found the error. He was representing John mistakes like this are not common. But the Mendez of Woodbridge, who was charged ruling of the judge is standard when a law is with zipping around a school bus that had not written correctly. its lights blinking and a stop sign displayed. “It’s a way of putting the responsibility on In an interview Clingan said he was check- the Legislature to write the law rather than ing the law, as is his routine, after Mendez letting the courts write it,” Brown said. came into his office. As for the judgment, Surovell said he The law’s reading “struck me as odd at couldn’t fault it. The fault lies with the 1970 first. At first, I thought it must be me,” Clin- General Assembly, he said. But it could gan said. also be in the fact Virginia does not use the But as he studied it, it became clear there Model Penal Code. was a loophole. The judge agreed. He ruled The code is a standardized criminal law in the Fairfax County Circuit Court that code designed to be used across the states. Mendez was not guilty of the charges. But because Virginia decided to write all its “The legislators had this wrongly word- laws on its own, it could be more common ed law on the books for 40 years,” Clingan for errors to creep in, said Surovell. said. For Clingan, it’s a lesson on the nature of While the case was a victory, Clingan saw law. the law needed change. He approached Sur- “It just comes down to reading the law ovell, who is also a lawyer, about the loop- and being open-minded,” he said. “And not hole, and Surovell requested Legislative just assuming the government got it right. Services draft a bill to correct the wording. Government makes mistakes.” Surovell was going to wait until the day [email protected] BLACK Page  • The Lynchburg Times • December 16 - 22, 2010 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com

chopped* *Or use one 3-ounce Swiss confectionery 1 tablespoon sugar bar, or one-half 6-ounce package white 2 teaspoons vanilla extract baking bar. 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Hot White Chocolate • Each serving: About 290 calories, 15g 1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk to sim- total fat (10g saturated), 37mg cholester- A touch of almond extract gives this com- mering over medium heat. ol, 140mg sodium, 27g total carbohydrate, forting winter-warmer a deliciously nutty 2. With wire whisk, stir in white chocolate, 10g protein. • It was prolific British author G.K. Chester- aroma. sugar, and vanilla and almond extracts. ton who gave the following sage bit of ad- For thousands of triple-tested recipes, vis- Heat mixture 3 minutes or until choco- vice: “Don’t ever take a fence down until you it our website at www.goodhousekeeping. 1 quart milk late melts, stirring occasionally. Pour into know the reason it was put up.” com/recipefinder/ 3 ounces white chocolate, finely warm mugs to serve. Serves 4. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. • When Richard Nixon first ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives (which the dignity that he had always been denied he won in 1946), he funded his campaign because he wasn’t a manorial lord, a cavalry largely with money he won playing poker officer or a priest. Europe became, in the words while serving as a lieutenant commander in of the economist Joseph Schumpeter, a “busi- the Navy during World War II. ness-respecting civilization.” The combination of liberty and dignity for the • From 1863 until 1945, the city of Vicks- bourgeoisie sparked the modern revolution burg, Miss., didn’t celebrate the Fourth of that we wrongly, in McCloskey’s view, attribute July holiday. This is because during the Civil to “capitalism.” The word is inapt, she argues, War, the Confederate city was surrendered because the mere accumulation of capital is be- to Union forces on that day, an event that 1. Name the group that was turned down for side the point. The kings of Spain collected lots was considered to be one of the turning a contract after recording “Three Cool Cats” of gold from the New World, and no economic points of the war. and “September in the Rain.” Bonus for Innovation Is the Thing miracle ensued. It’s innovation that’s the thing, knowing the year. entrepreneurial “alertness,” the ceaseless drive 2. Who had a No. 1 U.K. hit with “Do You • It was once thought that when snakes went This is the miracle of the modern world: In for the new, the better, the cheaper. Love Me” in 1963? through their version of hibernation they re- advanced economies, real income per capita is This offers cold comfort at a time of 9.6 percent 3. Which Righteous Brothers song was criti- juvenated themselves, and therefore that at least 16 times what it was about 200 years unemployment. It suggests, though, that the cized for being too long and slow -- only to serpents lived forever. ago. basic recipe for economic success is simple, if bounce all the way to the top of the charts? We take this for granted. It is as natural as a not necessarily easy -- celebrate, reward and 4. Name the sound track that included these • There’s talk everywhere these days about grande latte macchiato, or Dish TV. But it’s one create the conditions for innovation. songs: “Freddy, My Love,” “You’re the One the growing problem posed by the fact that of the most astonishing and consequential facts Unfortunately, we have a president of the Unit- That I Want” and “Summer Nights.” people in the U.S. are becoming more and ever. ed States who has been a member his entire more overweight. Interestingly, when the 5. Who sang “What’s Love Got to Do With “In 1800 the average human consumed and adult life of what McCloskey -- borrowing from It?”? International Journal of Obesity was first expected her children and grandchildren and Samuel Taylor Coleridge -- calls “the clerisy.” published, in 1993, it was 509 pages long; 6. Name the group that released “Abraca- great-grandchildren to go on consuming a mere These are the intellectualoids who never lost the 2006 edition totaled 2,322 pages. Coin- dabra.” $3 a day,” Deirdre N. McCloskey writes in her their instinctual scorn for commercial activity. cidence? dazzling new book, “Bourgeois Dignity.” “The Unfortunately, special interests will always pur-

Answers only people much better off than $3 or so up sue anti-innovation trade and regulatory poli- • It was one Dr. Spencer Silver, a chemist, to 1800 were lords or bishops or some few of cies to protect their fiefdoms. who invented the adhesive used today in 1. The Beatles were turned down by Decca the merchants. It had been this way for all of Unfortunately, it’s easier to prop up what’s old Records in 1962. Decca signed Brian Poole history. With her $3 a day, the average denizen rather than foster what’s new. A few years ago, Post-it notes, but he had no luck promot- and the Tremeloes instead. of the earth got a few pounds of potatoes, a little the Federal Reserve handed out billions upon ing his invention. Six years later, one of his 2. Again, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. milk, an occasional scrap of meat.” billions of dollars to practically every large, es- colleagues, Art Fry, came up with a use for But they didn’t score another No. 1 U.K. hit In short, almost all the world was Bangladesh. tablished firm in America. it that stuck (so to speak). While sitting in until 1967 with “Silence Is Golden,” while the Then, everything changed. The flip side to bourgeois dignity is governmen- church one day, Fry’s attention wandered Beatles toted up 15 in that time. What happened? McCloskey’s answer is that tal humility. Near the end of her tour de force, from the sermon to the scraps of paper he 3. “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” in 1964. it wasn’t foreign trade (too small), it wasn’t im- McCloskey quotes the great economist Fred- used to mark his place in the hymnal, which Producer Phil Spector got airplay by listing perialism (it didn’t enrich the imperial countries), eric Bastiat: “Nothing is more senseless than to kept falling out. Connecting his annoying the wrong time on the label. it wasn’t the establishment of property rights base so many expectations on the state, that problem and his friend’s invention, the Post- 4. “Grease” (1978) starring Olivia Newton- (they had existed before) and it wasn’t the Prot- is, to assume the existence of collective wis- it was born. John and John Travolta. estant work ethic (hard work wasn’t new). dom and foresight after taking for granted the 5. Tina Turner, in 1984. It was simply a new attitude toward wealth existence of individual imbecility and improvi- Thought for the Day: “Human salvation lies 6. The Steve Miller Band, in 1982. The single and its creation. McCloskey calls it the “Bour- dence.” in the hands of the creatively maladjusted.” rose to No. 1 in the U.S. geois Revaluation.” It afforded the shopkeeper Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. -- Martin Luther King Jr. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. BLACK Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com December 16 - 22, 2010 • The Lynchburg Times • Page  • 12 days of Christmas special- Know of a family mem- Winter Camp for children ages 5 – 12 during the winter ber or friend who wants to join the Y? Our Christmas break for Lynchburg City, Nelson County, and Amherst gift to them is ½ off the Joining Fee! (Normally $100 for County. Y camp is a great structured environment for Adult, and $150 for Family) your children to develop positive, values and social • Y Express- Fully opening in January and located on skills while they have a great time. Please make sure Old Forest Road, the Y Express will be an addition that children arrive no later than 9:15 so that they do not Overnight Savory to your membership at the YMCA of Central VA. The miss out on the fun!!! Don’t delay…register today!!! Express will be open for membership sign ups only • Snow Days- When the weather outside is frightful, the beginning Monday December 13th and will be offering Y is always delightful! When school is closed due to in- French Toast Membership- [email protected] 1/2 off the joining fee! Info sheet is attached- spread clement weather, bring your child to the Y for a full day • Give the gift of the Y this Christmas! Gift Certificates the word! of fun. Snow Days are offered at the Downtown YMCA This savory, feeds-eight French toast - available to purchase for a variety of our programs; when Amherst County Schools are closes, Jamerson - a cost-effective, cheese-crusted combo membership, hydromassage, personal training, swim Child Care- [email protected] YMCA when Lynchburg City is closed and at Tye River of baked bread, eggs and Gruyre -- rests lessons, child care. These are great gifts for fam- • Winter Camp-Looking for a way to keep you school Elementary when Nelson County Schools are closed. overnight so you can sleep in. ily, friends, co-workers. Stop by Member Services for age child active while having fun during the holiday Visit our website for more info http://www.lynchbur- more info! break? The YMCA is there for you!!! We will offer a gymca.org/pages/childcare_school_age.html 6 large eggs 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper 1/4 cup snipped chives, plus extra for gar- Employment nish 1 loaf (9 ounces) French bread (preferably day-old), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices The Lynchburg Times is currently looking for a top-notch 6 ounces Gruyre cheese, shredded advertising sales representative for the Lynchburg area. 1. Grease shallow 1 1/2-quart ceramic bak- 1. ARCHITECTURE: What did ancient Roman ing dish. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, aqueducts carry? Dijon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon The ideal candidate will be organized and self-motivated. Great people skills and a profes- 2. COMPUTERS: What does DPI measure? freshly ground black pepper until well- sional demeanor are key. This individual should enjoy the freedom of setting his or her own 3. GEOGRAPHY: Where does the Albemarle blended. Stir in chives. Sound lie? 2. Arrange half of bread in bottom of pre- hours and meeting new people. Previous advertising sales experience is a plus. The candidate 4. MOVIES: Which well-known film director pared baking dish, overlapping slices to fit. must be dependable, reliable and a self-starter. The successful applicant must be able to learn had planned as a teenager to enter the Roman Catholic priesthood? Pour half of egg mixture over bread and to use our customer relations management software, be creative in ad design, able to track sprinkle with two-thirds of cheese. Cover 5. GOVERNMENT: When was the Federal Com- munications Commission established? with remaining bread, overlapping slices. customer payments, work well with others and be customer oriented. If you want a position 6. LITERATURE: In poetry, what is an enjamb- Pour remaining egg mixture over bread; where you can set your own hours and earn great commissions, please send us your recent ment? gently press down to help bread absorb egg work experience. Start selling immediately. Only serious inquires please. 7. MUSIC: Which jazz musician and composer mixture. Sprinkle with remaining one-third recorded “Giant Steps” in 1960? of cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 8. FOOD & DRINK: What is another common 3. Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake 50 to 60 This is a commission-based position with excellent earnings potential. name for corn? minutes or until puffed and golden and 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who is consid- tip of knife inserted in center comes out ered the founder of the birth-control movement clean, covering top during last 15 minutes if If you are poised and ready to take the next step in your sales career, email us! in the United States? browning too quickly. Let stand 10 minutes [email protected] 10. SCIENCE: What is the disease beriberi to set custard before serving. Sprinkle with caused by? snipped chives. Serves 8. Answers 1. Water TIP: Look for discounted day-old French 2. Dots Per Inch, which measures resolution in bread in your market or bakery. printing 3. Between North Carolina and the Outer • Each serving: About 355 calories, 20g to- Banks tal fat (11g saturated), 214mg cholesterol, 4. Martin Scorsese 495mg sodium, 20g total carbohydrate, 1g 5. 1934 dietary fiber, 22g protein. 6. One line of poetry runs into another without any end punctuation For thousands of triple-tested recipes, visit 7. John Coltrane our website at www.goodhousekeeping. 8. Maize com/recipefinder/ 9. Margaret Sanger 10. Thiamine deficiency © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. BLACK Page 10 • The Lynchburg Times • December 16 - 22, 2010 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com

--Cinnamon sticks (optional) dish soap. You can add a 1/2 cup of Borax to this if you like, but wear rubber gloves if you touch the Here’s the fun: solution at this point. Rinse the section to see if this Use a pencil to draw a simple design on a piece simple wash helps. of fruit. Poke evenly spaced holes with the skewer If this doesn’t work, trisodium phosphate (avail- or knitting needle into the peeling. Using the pencil able at home-improvement stores near the paint design as your guide, insert cloves into the holes, section) can be tried. TSP is stronger than common like a “dot to dot” activity. household cleaners. Decorate the fruit if you wish by crisscrossing color- Once you’ve found a cleaning solution that works ful ribbon around it, topping it with a loop to hang in well to remove the streaks, scrub the walls starting a windowsill, on a wreath or from a Christmas tree. at the top and working your way down. Rinse fre- quently so the cleaning solution doesn’t dry on the Here are some design ideas to get you started: Cleaning Mold Off Stucco wall. Citrus and Spice Add ABC’s -- Make an alphabet letter on each piece When complete, leave the stucco alone to dry of fruit to form a word when they are lined up next Q: My South Florida house has a white stucco to each other. For example, spell “JOY,” “PEACE” exterior that’s in good condition, with no cracks Small cracks or chips in ex- terior stucco can be patched Festive Scent or your family name. If you have visitors coming to or holes. But the base of the walls has greenish- dinner, make a place card by forming the initial of using flexible concrete caulk; brown streaks that I’m not sure is mold or just just overfill the crack and Fill your home with the festive scent of citrus and their name, add a bow on top and place the fruit on left by dirt and leaves (the sand splashes up dur- spice to add to the sights, sounds and tastes of your the center of each plate. smooth away excess -- feath- ing heavy rainstorms). How can I remove this? ering the edges out -- let dry special way of celebrating the holidays. Decorating Snowman -- Stack a small clementine on top of -- Diego S., Deerfield Beach, Fla. and paint to match. colorful, fresh citrus fruit with whole cloves will bring two oranges, and attach together with toothpicks. natural scents of the season to the project and for Use the whole cloves to create a face on the top A: Some do-it-yourself instructions will tell you to use thoroughly. This can take a few days, so avoid doing days to come. clementine and to represent buttons on the center a pressure washer to clean a home’s exterior, but any painting or stucco repairs until then. You might recognize this simple, traditional craft orange. Tie a ribbon for a scarf and attach sticks for avoid doing this with stucco or similar masonry un- less you’re sure the material won’t crumble under a Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisi- high pressure stream. sahammer.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Instead, test wash a section of the wall. Rinse with Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlan- a garden hose (you can use a sprayer attachment to do, FL 32853-6475. When in doubt as to whether assist) and then scrub with a nylon brush dipped in you can safely or effectively complete a project, con- a mixture of 2 gallons warm water and 1/2 cup liquid sult a professional contractor. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

idea from your childhood, which is reason enough arms, if you wish. to pass it along to your school-age kids. So, gath- Extra tip: Bundle cinnamon sticks and tie with rib- er your children, cousins and friends around the bon. Add to a bowl of your decorated fruit for an eye- kitchen table, and enjoy passing along a fun holiday catching table decoration. multi-generational tradition. Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Here’s the stuff: Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To --Fresh, firm citrus fruit such as oranges, clemen- find more of her creative family recipes and activi- tines, lemons and limes ties, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW --Whole cloves Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is --Ribbon in holiday colors “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” --Pencil

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Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com December 16 - 22, 2010 • The Lynchburg Times • Page 11 AG’s Healthcare suit passes test, VA Gov Council calls for State Health Care Reform sure the public to buy insurance. made the panel’s report available through “At its core, this dispute is not simply about their Kaiser Health News Tuesday. regulating the business of insurance – or craft- “The vast majority of these suggested- ac ing a scheme of universal health insurance tions are independent of the new federal law. coverage – it’s about an individual’s right to This accentuates the fundamental point that choose to participate,” ruled Justice Hudson. health system reform can be in the Common- In a reaction following the decision, Cuc- wealth’s interest regardless of federal actions cinelli expressed excitement for decision, but or inactions,” read the report. implied that a loss would not have ended his The panel was formed in August, and was fight. He went on to acknowledge that the tasked with examining healthcare access, cost, process did not end with the decision, and and delivery in the Commonwealth and mak- that there was likely a long road ahead. He ex- ing recommendations to improve the system. pressed excitement that the judge found that Dr. Bill Hazel, secretary of health and human the government was overstepping its consti- resources, chaired the council, which consist- tutional rights. ed of 23 other members from both the private “If the government can order you to buy and public sectors. health insurance, they can order you to buy a When addressing insurance reform, the re- car, to buy asparagus…even cauliflower.” port recognized that Virginia’s current insur- For the last 45 years, argued Cuccinelli, ance market is unsustainable, and that many Washington has tried to remedy health care citizens not covered by Medicaid are unable with “more government.” The Attorney Gen- to afford private insurance. Based on these eral added that adding government to health and other issues in the health care market, care was the cause of high prices in the in- the panel recommended that the state pursue Va. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli held a press conference Monday dustry. When asked about the fears that his its own health benefits exchange, and rec- following a federal judge’s ruling in favor of his suit against President opposition to the bill could prevent many ommended that the state “keep it simple” in Obama’s signature health care law. “If the government can order you to Americans from having access to healthcare, hopes of avoiding confusion for small busi- buy health insurance, they can order you to buy a car, to buy asparagus… he responded that one of his goals is creating ness owners and average citizens. even cauliflower,” Cuccinelli said. a situation where the bill can once again be Overall the report made 25 recommenda- open for debate in Washington. tions and made two broad conclusions. The By Emily Williams led the Secretary to cite the Commerce Clause “I am very sympathetic to the people who first conclusion asked that the council remain The Lynchburg Times as another example of Congress’ right to the are concerned about the need for health active as a fact-finder and forum for health reforms. care… I hope that our defeating this bill, in the care reform, with quarterly meetings. The sec- The nation eyes once again turned -to Vir “Because the Act regulates health care fi- sense of upholding the constitution, will push ond emphasized that regardless of the future ginia Monday, when the Richmond Federal nancing [it] is quintessential economic activ- both sides, Republicans and Democrats, back of the federal law, Virginia must take steps to District Court ruled Monday in favor of At- ity,” replied Secretary Sebelius. to the table,” said Cuccinelli. be an early adopter, lowering costs and im- torney General Cuccinelli in his suit against The Commerce Clause refers to a line in the One day after the ruling, a panel appointed proving coverage for its citizens. the healthcare bill. The next day, a panel ap- US Constitution, which states the US congress by Governor Robert McDonnell urged the “Health reform is a process and successful pointed by the governor recommended that has power “To regulate Commerce with for- state pursue health reform, regardless of fed- health reform is a participation sport,” con- Virginia take action to reform health care on eign Nations, and among the several States, eral action. The Kaiser Family Foundation, a cluded the report. the state level. and with the Indian Tribes.” This one sen- non-partisan healthcare policy organization, Justice Henry E. Hudson of the United State tence has been used to influence many deci- [email protected] District Court in Richmond, cited the uncon- sions throughout US history from regulation stitutionality of the individual mandate in his of the Chicago meat market in 1905 to the decision. His opinion is the third such ruling Civil Rights Act of 1964. In the last 20 years, on suits against the health care bill, follow- however, the Supreme Court began to require ing the ruling against Liberty University last that those invoking the Commerce Clause to month. justify increased regulation prove that the is- In his suit, Cuccinelli argued that the indi- sue involved effected commerce across state vidual mandate was in violation of the Health lines. Care Freedom Act, a law that protects Vir- Justice Hudson cited many of these recent ginians from having to buy insurance. Justice cases in his decision and ruled that an individ- Hudson explained in his ruling that this ar- ual’s choice to buy or not buy health insurance gument invokes the Tenth Amendment, in- from a private company did not fall within the cluded in the bill of rights, which reads: “The historic bounds of the Commerce Clause. powers not delegated to the United States by “The Minimum Essential Coverage Provi- the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the sion is neither within the letter nor the spirit States, are reserved to the States respectively, of the Constitution,” ruled Justice Hudson. or to the people.” Justice Hudson went on to explain that as the Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Depart- tax penalty accessed to those not meeting an ment of Health and Human Services and de- minimum insurance “lacks a bona fide inten- fendant in the case, responded to this argu- tion to raise revenue for the general welfare” it ment by explaining that under the law citizens could not be considered a true tax. Taking that not meeting a minimum level of coverage are into consideration, wrote Hudson, Cuccinelli’s subject to a tax penalty, a power granted to argument that the penalty is meant as means Congress in Article I of the Constitution. This “to exercise prohibited police power” to pres- COLOR

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tern,” with “Gossip Girl” Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard 4. Unstoppable (PG-13) Denzel Washington, backing him up. Chris Pine On July 22, 2011, you’ll see the return of “Captain Amer- 5. Love and Other Drugs (R) Jake Gyllenhaal, ica: First Avenger” with Chris Evans (who has heavily beefed up for the title role), along with Oscar winner Tom- Anne Hathaway my Lee Jones and Oscar nominees Samuel L. Jackson 6. Megamind (PG) Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Stanley Tucci lending ample support. 7. Due Date (R) Robert Downey Jr., Zack Gali- Leonardo DiCaprio, who picks his projects very care- Then in July 2012, “The Dark Knight Rises” will bring fianakis fully, has had his next project, “Legacy of Secrecy,” picked back Christian Bale as Batman with Oscar winners Mi- out for him by his father, George. Leo and his dad will chael Caine and Morgan Freeman, as well as Gary Old- 8. Faster (R) Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob produce the film, which asserts that Mafia kingpin Carlos man, reprising their characters from the original film. Thornton Marcello, who died in l993, orchestrated the assassination Of course, no superhero list would be complete without 1. Tangled (PG) animated 9. The Warrior’s Way (R) Jang Dong-gun, Kate of President John F. Kennedy. The film is planned for a “Superman: Man of Steel,” which is scheduled for release Bosworth 2013 release to coincide with the 50th an- December 2012. While it does have a 2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part niversary of Kennedy’s death. budget of $250 million, it does not have 1 (PG-13) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson 10. The Next Three Days (PG-13) Russell Now that TV is lousy with so many reality someone to play the Man of Steel. Some 3. Burlesque (PG-13) Cher, Christina Aguilera Crowe, Elizabeth Banks shows, we have to go to our local multiplex fans have been online requesting produc- © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. theaters to escape. It seems movie moguls ers cast Brandon Rough, who was the have decided the perfect escape from re- previous Superman, while others think ality are superheroes. Here is a partial list “True Blood” star Joe Manganiello or date has not been announced. If previous seasons of the superheroes who will be coming our “90210” and “The Bold and The Beautiful” are any indication, it should be back by late spring to way: star Adam Gregory, last seen in “Hanna early summer. You can expect “The Green Hornet” with Montana: The Movie” and “17 Again” with Seth Rogan in the title role, aided and Zac Efron, should be the man from Kryp- abetted by Cameron Diaz and this year’s Q: I caught the tail end of what looked like a re- Adam Gregory ton. Gregory certainly has the looks -- and best supporting Oscar winner, Christopher after all, what was Christopher Reeve ally good documentary on Animal Planet about Waltz, on Jan. 14, 2011. before “Superman”? ... A soap star! men diving with Nile crocodiles. Can you tell me “Thor” will be arriving on May 6, 2011, starring Chris One Last Note: Also for December 2012 release, our what it was called and when/if I can see it again? Hemsworth, (brother of Liam Hemsworth of “The Last king of remakes, Johnny Depp, and producer Jerry -- Sam M., via e-mail Song,” who may or may not be dating his co-star Miley Bruckheimer have decided to remake “The Lone Ranger.” Cyrus). “Thor” does, however, have Oscar winner An- But here’s the twist ... Depp wants to play Tonto, his faithful A: The show is called “Into the Dragon’s Lair,” which thony Hopkins and “Star Wars” Princess Amidala (Natalie Indian companion! Portman) going for it. documents wildlife photographer Roger Horrocks Ryan Reynolds, People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Send letters to Tony Rizzo’s Hollywood, 8306 Wilshire and world-renowned underwater cameraman Di- Alive”, will hit screens June 17, 20ll, as “The Green Lan- Blvd., No. 362, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Q: I was so happy when I heard that Nancy O’Dell dier Noiret as they travel to Botswana’s Okavango © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. would be replacing Mary Hart as co-anchor on Delta to capture never-before-seen behaviors to “Entertainment Tonight” when Mary retires in help broaden the world’s scientific understanding of 2011. It will be nice to see Nancy’s lovely face these fearsome creatures. It is definitely a don’t-miss well you would be able to deal with it. on TV again! What is she up to in the meantime? show, and you can see it again Thursday night, Jan. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) The rev- -- Jillian F., Fort Worth, Texas 20. elation of a secret could cause some changes in how to deal with a workplace matter. It very likely A: Nancy is thrilled by her latest career move. She also validates a position you have long held. told me: “It is such an honor (to be chosen to replace SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An at- Mary Hart). Mary is such a TV icon. I remember tempt to get too personal could upset the very watching it when it first debuted and thinking, ‘Oh ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Handle a poten- my God, that would be such a cool show to work for.’ private Scorpio. Make it clear that there’s a line tially awkward situation by warming up your And here I am, working for it! It is very exciting.” confidence reserves and letting it radiate freely. no one crosses without your permission. Nancy also has teamed up with Florida Orange Also, expect an old friend to contact you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Juice on a promotion to help make mornings special TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s not too early The savvy Sagittarian might be able to keep a for families. She explained: “It’s so difficult for people for the practical Bovine to begin planning pos- family disagreement from spilling over by getting to make their mornings meaningful with their fami- sible changes for 2011. A recent contact can of- everyone involved to talk things out. lies, as they are being pulled in so many directions. fer some interesting insights. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be But all you need is 15 minutes, whether it’s over a Nancy O’Dell careful not to push people too hard to meet your glass of orange juice or over breakfast, to just sit GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A request for an Q: How much do reality-television stars, people ideas of what the holiday weekend’s prepara- down and talk with your family.” So Nancy is helping unusual favor should be carefully checked out. like Kim Kardashian, make? -- Frankie F., Wash- tions should be. Best to make it a cooperative, launch the Florida Orange Juice Morning Squeeze Also check the motives behind it. Your generos- contest, with the grand prize being a family trip to ington, D.C. ity should be respected, not exploited. not a coerced, effort. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An Florida. To enter, go to www.FloridaJuice.com/Morn- CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Party time beck- ing_Squeeze.php. A: It depends on the star’s popularity, as well as ons, but for some Moon Children, so do some unexpected request could make you rethink a extracurricular activities, like perfume and clothing workplace challenges. Deal with the second position you’ve had for a long time. Meanwhile, Q: Will “Army Wives” be back anytime soon for a lines, books, etc. Kim, for instance, is the highest- paid reality star, raking in $6 million in 2010. Lauren first, then you’ll be free to enjoy the fun time. plan a family get-together for the weekend. new season? -- William S., via e-mail Conrad is close behind, banking $5 million in 2010. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A warm response to PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone might find that it was a fluke to try to use your A: Rest assured, Lifetime Television’s perennial hit an earlier request might be a positive indicator Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. of what’s ahead. Meanwhile, Cupid could pay a sympathetic nature to get you to accept a situa- drama “Army Wives” will be back for a fifth season tion you’re not comfortable with. Good for you. with 13 all-new episodes. “Army Wives” is Lifetime’s Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her surprise visit to single Leos looking for love. at [email protected]. For more news and BORN THIS WEEK: You like challenges that are most successful series in the 26-year-history of the VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) How you network, so I’d say the show has quite a bit of life extended interviews, visit www.celebrityextraonline. respond to a proposed change in a project could both mental and physical, and you enjoy always com and twitter.com/Celebrity_Extra. beating your personal best. left in it. It will be back in 2011, however the exact affect your situation. Be prepared to show how © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. 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8. How to Train Your Dragon (PG) animated 9. The Karate Kid (PG) Jaden Smith 10. Jonah Hex (PG-13) Josh Brolin

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Top 10 Video Rentals © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. 3. Ramona And Beezus (G) (20th Century Fox) 1. Grown Ups (PG-13) Adam Sandler 4. How to Train Your Dragon (PG) DreamWorks) 2. Toy Story 3 (G) animated 5. The Karate Kid (PG) (Sony) 3. Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13) Zach Efron 6. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PG-13) Universal 4. Ramona and Beezus (G) Selena Gomez 7. The Original Television Christmas Classics (NR) 5. Predators (R) Adrien Brody 8. Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13) (Universal) 6. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PG-13) Michael Cera 9. The Pacific (M) (Warner) 7. Sex and the City 2 (R) Sarah Jessica Parker 10. Sex and the City 2 (R) (Warner)

1968 classic based on the a series of articles written by George Plimpton for Sports Illustrated. In 1963, Plimpton went undercover for the maga- zine to the Detroit Lions training camp to try out for the team. The result was the first-ever look Top 10 Pop Singles “Danger Days: True Lives of the Fabulous...” 9. Ne-Yo ...... new entry into what goes on during NFL tryouts and training This Week...... Last Week “Libra Scale” (Def Jam) camp. What makes this film fun is the inclusion of 1. Pink ...... No. 2 10. Soundtrack ...... No. 8 many of the actual Lions players of the time: Alex “Raise Your Glass” (LaFace) “Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album” Karras, Joe Schmidt, Pat Studstill and others. 2. Katy Perry ...... No. 6 “Invincible” (PG) -- Mark Wahlberg stars as “Firework” (Capitol) We’re winding down 2010 and barreling like a Vince Papale, a substitute teacher and bartender 3. Rihanna ...... No. 1 runaway train to New Year’s Day 2011, and that from Philadelphia who gets a one-in-a-million “Only Girl (In the World)” (SRP/Def Jam) can mean only one thing to every red-blooded shot at trying out for the 1976 Eagles team. And 4. Bruno Mars ...... No. 7 American: Football! Yessir, Bowl Games out the wazzoo -- and what somehow, for a guy who never played college “Just the Way You Are” (Elektra) better way to celebrate than with a marathon of ball, he makes the cut. What follows is classic 5. Rihanna feat. Drake ...... No. 8 Gridiron Greats. So here then, is a sampling of Hollywood feel-good flick about overcoming the “What’s My Name?” (SRP/Def Jam) some of the best football movies ever made. odds and the triumph of the Common Man who 6. Ke$ha ...... No. 4 followed his dream. “We R Who We R” (Kemosabe) 7. FarEast Movement/ Cataracs & Dev ..No. 3 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Like a G6” (Cherrytree) “The Longest Yard” (R) -- Burt Reynolds stars 8. Nelly ...... No. 5 Kanye West as Paul Crewe, a former pro quarterback dis- “Just a Dream” (Derrty) graced for shaving points. After being sent to 9. The Black Eyed Peas ...... No. 13 Top 10 Hot Country Singles prison for hitting his girlfriend and stealing a car, “The Time (Dirty Bit)” (Interscope) Crewe finds himself at the mercy of a sadistic 10. Bruno Mars ...... No. 17 1. The Band Perry ...... No. 3 warden (Eddie Albert), who tries to force Crewe “Grenade” (Elektra) “If I Die Young” (Republic Nashville) to lead his semi-pro football team made up of the 2. Brad Paisley ...... No. 1 prison’s guards. Crewe sets up a “friendly” scrim- “Anything Like Me” (Arista Nashville) Top 10 Albums mage between the guards and his fellow prison- 3. Zac Brown Band feat. Alan Jackson .No. 2 ers -- leading to one of the greatest action se- 1. Kanye West ...... new entry “As She’s Walking Away” (Capitol Nashville) quences ever filmed. Adam Sandler remade the “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” 4. Rascal Flatts ...... No. 4 film a few years back, and although not as epic 2. Nicki Minaj ...... new entry “Why Wait” (Big Machine) as the 1974 Reynolds original, it’s still a pretty “Pink Friday” (Young Money/Cash Money/) 5. Jason Aldean ...... No. 7 good flick. 3. Susan Boyle ...... No. 1 “My Kinda Party” (Broken Bow) “The Gift” (SYCO/Columbia) 6. Reba ...... No. 6 “Go Tigers!” (R) -- This 2001 documentary about 4. Taylor Swift ...... No. 9 “Turn on the Radio” (Starstruck) the Masillon, Ohio, Tigers high-school football Burt Reynolds “Speak Now” (Big Machine) 7. Rodney Atkins ...... No. 5 team is a gripping account of how the success 5. Jackie Evancho ...... No. 2 “Farmer’s Daughter” (Curb) or failure of a local team can affect a small com- TV SERIES “O Holy Night” (SYCO/Columbia) 8. Carrie Underwood ...... No. 9 munity. Voted by ESPN as one of the top six best 6. Rihanna ...... No. 3 “Mama’s Song” (19) sports documentaries of all time, “Go Tigers!” is “Jersey Shore” Season Two “Loud” (SRP/Def Jam) 9. Tim McGraw ...... No. 11 an eye-opening portrait of the spirit of small-town “United States of Tara” The Second Season 7. Justin Bieber ...... new entry “Felt Good On My Lips” (Curb) America. “Archer” Season 1 “My Worlds Acoustic” (SchoolBoy/Braun) 10. George Strait ...... No. 10 “Baccano” The Complete Series 8. My Chemical Romance ...... new entry “The Breath You Take” (MCA Nashville) © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. “Paper Lion” (Unrated) -- Alan Alda stars in this © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. BLACK

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• Here’s another great clothespin tip: “Clothespin plus dish towel equals baby bib (or Uncle Frank bib, in some cases).” -- T.R. in Missouri

• “To hand-wash clothes, fill a washer with water and add detergent. Add clothes that you need to hand-wash, and let run in ma- chine 1 minute or less (longer if soiled). Then take the clothes out and place in a clean bucket or hip pan to rinse out. Hang or lay flat to dry. You can use the wash water to do the next load of normal wash.” -- E.B. in Mississippi

• “Put on and dampen a pair of rubber gloves, then run your hands over your upholstery to pick up excess pet hair. This works really well on the backs of our couches, which is where our cats love to sleep.” -- W.L. in New with most collectibles, condition is paramount. I suspect Mexico that your magazine is worth about $25. If the cover is illustrated by a famous artist it could be worth much more. A good reference is “The Antique Trader Vintage • If you need to make large ice cubes, try Magazines Price Guide” by Richard Russell and Elaine using an egg carton as an ice-cube tray. You Gross Russell (Krause, $19.99). The format is a little can make a whole dozen and put them in a goofy, but it has a great deal of helpful information. gallon-size plastic baggie. They’re great for punch in large bowls, adding to iced tea in Q: I have a figurine of a sleeping cherub marked the pitcher and for packing coolers, since Llandro “Made in Spain.” I would like to know its approximate value. -- Pat, Sioux Falls, S.D. they melt slower than regular ice cubes. Bar Mirror A: The pictures you sent me were so blurry I could not 1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament determine exactly what I was seeing. You might see if • Hang a suncatcher with dental floss. You Q: I have a bar mirror made by Canadian Club salut- or neither? you can find your figurine in “Collecting Llandro: Identi- probably have some around the house, and ing the Triple Crown winners through 1978. What is 2. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became preg- fication and Price Guide” by Peggy Whiteneck (Krause, it’s pretty strong. it worth? -- Felipe, Albuquerque, N.M. nant, she and Joseph were what? Married, En- $29.99). gaged, Just friends, Strangers A: I contacted several sports-memorabilia collectors 3. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary • “If the soles of your shoes are too new, they Q: While at a flea market in Iowa, I spotted a box who seem to agree that your mirror is valued in the and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Walked, can be slippery. I find that I can rough up the of older fruit jars. Is there a price guide so I can $30 to $50 range. This mirror was made by Canadian Rode donkey, Boat determine if the ones I bought are rare? -- Lillian, soles of my shoes with an emery board or Club as a premium and was given to various bars and 4. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Naperville, Ill. a small piece of fine-grit sandpaper. I don’t taverns. For a second opinion, you might contact a lo- Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar cal expert, Sports Memorabilia and More, 800 Lomas 5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? want to slip, and the rougher surface helps A: My favorite price guide is “1000 Fruit Jars, Priced Blvd. NW; and Sal’s Sports Memorabilia, 1720 Juan Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem on some of my nicer dress shoes that don’t and Illustrated” by Bill Schroeder, available through the Tabo Blvd. NE, both in Albuquerque. 6. Of these, which wasn’t a gift from the wise get a lot of wear.” -- C.L. in Pennsylvania publisher, Collector Books, P.O. Box 3009, Paducah, KY 42002. men? Q: I have a July 1929 edition of the “Better Homes Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King and Gardens” magazine. It is in fair shape with a Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, tear here and there. Can you tell me if this maga- P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Engaged; 3) Bible not spe- Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at zine has any value? -- Phyllis, Magnolia Springs, to [email protected]. Due to the large volume of cific; 4) Herod; 5) Nazareth; 6) Silver [email protected] Ala. mail he receives, Mr. Cox is unable to personally answer Wilson Casey’s “Golf Trivia” 2011 Box Calendar all reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. is now available from Sellers Publishing. A: It’s the “tears here and there” that concern me. As return mail. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. BLACK Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com December 16 - 22, 2010 • The Lynchburg Times • Page 17 Canadian company expands ownership of Virginia uranium deposit By Paige Winfield Cunningham set up by Walter Coles Sr., an owner of the area who fear the effects of uranium min- of a uranium subcommittee in 2008. Af- Virginia Statehouse News Coles Hill property. ing on their drinking water and soil. Phillip ter the subcommittee called for the socio- VUI is “locally owned and managed,” ac- Lovelace, who farms beef cattle about five economic study to be conducted, Kilgore A Canadian company now owns one- cording to its Web site, which indicates the miles away from the site, formed a non- found funding for it from another group third of the largest undeveloped uranium company is 78 percent owned by the two profit last year to support the moratorium. over which he presides — the Tobacco deposit in the U.S. And it’s located at Coles families — the Coles family and the Bowen Even though the environmental study is Indemnification and Community Revital- Hill in Virginia. family. But the families have recently been being performed by the National Academy ization Fund, a fund set up to support the The site is at the center of a controversy cutting back their stakes as VER inches up of Sciences, Lovelace criticizes it because economies of tobacco-dependent commu- over whether Virginia’s moratorium on its ownership of the property, said VUI it’s being paid for with VUI funds funneled nities using money from a settlement with uranium mining should be lifted. Support- project manager Patrick Wales. through Virginia Tech. tobacco companies. ers and opponents are anxiously awaiting VER is investing more in Coles Hill than “It concerns a lot of people in this area,” The Tobacco Commission is paying the results of two studies examining the en- any of its other uranium projects, which he said. “It hurt the National Academy of $200,000 for the study, which will be vironmental and socioeconomic impacts if include stakes in Saskatchewan, Quebec, Sciences’ credibility in a lot of peoples’ conducted by the Richmond-based firm the Coles Hill deposit is mined. Legislators Mexico and Labrador. Wales said the VUI eyes.” Chmura Economics & Analytics. may consider lifting the moratorium after Web site will be updated next month to re- In response, Wales said VUI has noth- Del. Watkins Abbitt also sits on both the those studies are completed in December flect VER’s now roughly 30 percent owner- ing to do with how or when the funding Coal and Energy Commission and the To- 2011. ship of the Coles Hill property. is dispersed. Furthermore, the state isn’t bacco Commission. He opposed using to- While the site was originally thought to Formerly called Santoy Resources, the equipped to fund the study as it continues bacco funds to pay for the study, which was contain 30 million pounds of uranium ox- corporation last year changed its name to to grapple with budget shortfalls, he said. approved by the commission 18-8. Abbitt ide, that estimate has since climbed to 119 Virginia Energy Resources and the Coles “What was the alternative … in the worst said he opposed using the tobacco money million pounds that could be worth $10 came on board.Walter Coles Sr. came on as budget crisis in my lifetime to burden the because it didn’t directly create jobs in the billion. board chairman and Walter Coles Jr., as ex- taxpayers of Virginia?” Wales said. “I don’t area. VUI says the potential mining opera- With all that money potentially at stake, ecutive vice president. The younger Coles think anyone was prepared to do that.” tion would employ 300-500 people. the site has been attracting more investors. is now president of VER. Funding of the socioeconomic study has “I’m not criticizing Kilgore. Everyone’s British Columbia-based Virginia Energy As corporations advocate for the mora- sparked some criticisms as well. entitled to his opinion,” Abbitt said. “I just Resources has been expanding its owner- torium to be lifted, they’ve incited fierce Del. Terry Kilgore, chairman of the Coal didn’t think it was the proper place, but ob- ship of Virginia Uranium Inc., a company criticism by residents in the Coles Hill and Energy Committee, led the creation viously the majority of people did.”

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prove balance functions. At the end of the six months, the Dalcroze participants had better balance and walking functions, and only half the risk of a fall. Length of walking gait was more even. When the con- trol group began classes six months later, they also developed the same balance skills as the first group by the time the classes were over. Six months later the first group was shown to Dance Movements have retained their skills and ability. At this point, researchers don’t seem certain Boost Balance about why it works. Perhaps it has to do with the music and needing to stay in rhythm, which Remember dance class when we were kids? forces us to make certain movements at certain Not the social dances or square dance, but the intervals. One scientist called it a “motor-cog- free movement to music? Swiss researchers nitive connection.” That same person recom- blood pressure and a family history are some of the mends ballroom dance for seniors because of used those same types of movements with se- major factors that cause its development. You don’t niors. Specifically, they wanted to know whether the combination of the movement and music. smoke and never did. How about your cholesterol, frail elderly people who already had balance If you’d like to see some of the movements, blood pressure and weight? If those things need to problems would benefit from Dalcroze Eurhyth- go to www.dalcroze.org.au and click Euryth- be addressed, they trump all other treatments. mics classes. mics. Then click Video where it shows excerpts In spite of controlling the above factors, many still They assembled 134 seniors age 65 and of children. For more examples, go to YouTube. have to take medicines -- medicines that dilate ar- older to participate for six months in clinical com and put this in the search box: Dalcroze teries or make the heart beat slower, or ones that trials, while a control group kept on with their eurhythmics lower blood pressure or cholesterol. The medicine usual activities. Classes included just walking to Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally you put under your tongue was nitroglycerin. Long- music, then progressing to footwork and upper- answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into acting varieties of that medicine and long-acting her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of body movements. Sometimes they included an other artery dilators might be the reason why you King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Or- object such as a ball. Researchers called this don’t need nitroglycerin as much as you did. That is lando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@ a good sign. Clogged heart arteries can be opened multi-tasking, and believed it would serve to im- © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. gmail.com with a balloon-tipped catheter or by bypassing the clog with an artery graft. You might not ever need such procedures. is now 87 years old and is fighting cancer. He still Clogged Heart Arteries You’re not doomed to have a heart attack. The hasn’t missed a plane. treatment you’re now getting is designed to prevent Worcester Wreath Company has been donat- Cause Pain of Angina one. ing wreaths to be placed on graves at National The booklet on coronary artery disease provides Cemeteries to honor veterans since 1992. What DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am 56, a woman and information on this No. 1 North American illness. began as a 5,000 wreath donation at Arlington Na- have angina. I don’t understand it too well. I Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue tional Cemetery has grown to more than 100,000 have never smoked, and I am not overweight. -- No. 101W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. wreaths at 400 cemeteries, and has expanded I’d get chest pains if I hurried to catch a bus or Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 into a nonprofit called Wreaths Across America. to get on an open elevator. When it first started, U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name The annual tractor-trailer caravan is led by the Pa- my doctor gave me a medicine to put under my and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. triot Guard Riders, who provide an escort across tongue when the pain happened. It worked well. Three People Who Made the states from Maine to Arlington. Logistics are I don’t have to use it much anymore. Is that a DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My grandson recently handled by the Civil Air Patrol. See www.wreath- good sign? Am I destined to have a heart at- had scarlet fever. In my day, this was a very a Difference sacrossamerica.org for more information. tack? -- J.A. frightful disease. My daughter has taken a ho- Operation Gratitude started at Carolyn Blashek’s hum attitude toward it. What are its complica- Over the years I’ve written about various people dining-room table in 2003 with her desire to send a ANSWER: Angina (pronounced ANN-juh-nuh or tions? -- W.B. who have stepped forward and done something few individual care packages to service members ann-JEYE-nuh) is squeezing chest pain that comes for veterans, active service members and those in hostile areas. This November and December, on when a person is active and leaves when that ANSWER: Scarlet fever is a strep throat with one who’ve been left behind when a veteran dies. nonprofit OpGrat sent out another 50,000 pack- person rests. Being active can mean walking, jog- addition -- a red skin rash. That’s the only difference They’re all still doing what they started. ages, bringing its total to more than 600,000 sent ging, cleaning, doing the washing, weeding or dig- between the two. Penicillin is its treatment. The nonprofit Maine Troop Greeters in Bangor since 2003. To learn more, see www.opgratitude. ging. It comes about because one or more of the When treated early, there should be no complica- started meeting flights of returning and outward- com. heart arteries is plugged with plaque -- a mound tions from it. If not treated, then it can have the bound service members in 2003. When I first These three people -- Bill Knight, Morrill Worces- of cholesterol and fat on the inside artery wall. At same complication that strep throat has -- rheu- wrote about them, they’d met 400,000 men and rest, enough blood makes its way to the heart. With ter and Carolyn Blashek -- started with only a germ matic fever. women as they stepped off planes or prepared to activity, the heart can’t get enough blood because of an idea. board. As of now, they’ve met 5,500 planes and of the plaque. The heart makes its lack of blood What are you doing this year? Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer greeted 1,140,000 service members -- plus 281 known by chest pain that also might be felt in the individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his military dogs. They provide snacks, cell phones Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Fea- neck, the jaw or the arms, or only in those places. column whenever possible. Readers may write him for calls home and hugs and cheers of apprecia- tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, Angina, one of the signs of coronary (heart) ar- or request an order form of available health news- tion. For more information, read the FAQ at www. 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Page 22 • The Lynchburg Times • December 16 - 22, 2010 Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com Bill to bar illegal immigrants from state colleges pre-filed for next session By Stephen Groves state’s institutions of higher learning. ents,” said William LeoGrande, Dean of ment, public services, and now higher Virginia Statehouse News “We’re not trying to be mean-spirited the School of Public Affairs at American education. here,” he said. “We’re trying to open our University in Washington, D.C. “Right now, we’re stuck because the Virginia’s immigration debate will be doors to Virginians.” He also contends that many illegal im- Democrats and Republicans can’t agree flooding onto public college campuses Currently, Virginia’s schools are left to migrants pay taxes even if they don’t get on the broader issue of dealing with im- this winter as a bill to ban admission to create their own policies for admitting credit for it because they are using false migration,” LeoGrande said. illegal immigrants comes up for debate in students. In the past, the University of Social Security numbers. As Kirsten Nelson, spokesperson for the General Assembly. Virginia (UVA) has not enrolled students According to the Tax Foundation, it is the State Council of Higher Education for Del. Chris Peace, R- Mechanicsville, lacking proper immigration documents. difficult to track how much money illegal Virginia, acknowledged, “These things pre-filed a bill this week to make sure The dean of admissions declined to com- immigrants pay in taxes, but it is clear are incredibly complex and complicated.” people who are in the United States ille- ment on the policy. that many do contribute through payroll [email protected] gally are not admitted to public colleges But others, like Virginia Tech, do not taxes, income tax, corporate income tax, in Virginia. check students’ immigration status. and sales tax. The issue of illegal immigrants and higher “We admit students on academic cre- LeoGrande said many illegal immi- education is a hot topic across the nation dentials,” said Mark Owczarski, spokes- grants are here for good, and opening the This could be your ad as Congress debates the Development, person for the school. doors of colleges and universities can be Relief and Education for Alien Minors He said they had no way of checking the a plus. for just $25 Act (The “DREAM Act”) this week. Sev- status of the 20,000 to 25,000 applications “Allowing people access to higher edu- eral states, such as Georgia, have barred the school receives. cation is not just a benefit to them, it is a Advertise in The Lynchburg Times undocumented students from public uni- But students without immigration doc- benefit to society,” LeoGrande said. and reach 20,000 readers! versities. uments are not eligible for in-state tuition Peace sponsored a similar motion in “There’s wide-spread sentiment that even if they grew up and attended high 2008. The bill passed the House but got We’re in every McDonalds, Kroger, public benefit should not be going to school in Virginia. stuck in the Senate subcommittee. Food Lion & lots of other places those who are here illegally,” Peace said. Advocates for illegal immigrants say As lawmakers prepare for the 2011 ses- Peace said he is sponsoring the bill to barring them from college is not fair. sion in January, the debate over immigra- [email protected] ensure taxpayers are receiving the ben- “The problem with it is you are pun- tion will certainly be tense as several bills 540-683-9197 efits of the tax dollars they pay into the ishing children for the sins of their par- will bring up questions of law enforce-

a star. His program, “Open End,” debuted in 1958 on WNTA-TV in New York City, and it was just what the name implied, since each segment continued until Susskind decided it was time to go home. “Open End” became “The David Suss- kind Show” in 1967, continuing until 1987. Susskind also produced some of the finest TV adaptations of plays ever, including “Death of a Salesman” in 1966 and “Look Homeward, An- gel” in 1972. He produced two landmark series --- “East Side/West Side” and “N.Y.P.D.” --- that “David Susskind: A Televised Life” shattered color barriers and featured gritty, ur- by Stephen Battaglio ban realism, all during prime time. These shows (St. Martin’s Press, $27.99) were the vanguard of the programming realism Reviewed by Larry Cox that was to become our modern standard. Stephen Battaglio, the business editor at TV Even though many Americans only dimly Guide magazine, has written a fascinating biog- remember David Susskind, if at all, he was a raphy that covers both Susskind’s life and the powerhouse who changed the face of American history of early television. Through extensive television. He was a fearless impresario who original reporting and the use of Susskind’s per- took chances, broke rules and pushed network sonal papers, Battaglio is able to bring into focus television past its old boundaries. the early days and evolution of American televi- He fought network blacklisting, exposed audi- sion. ences to provocative subject matter and intro- Susskind made television history but navigated duced great actors, including Sir Laurence Olivi- a rather sticky personal life. But it’s his complexi- er, to American viewers. He also interviewed the ties coupled with his achievements that make newsmakers -- Harry Truman, Nikita Khrushchev him so fascinating, even two decades after his and Martin Luther King Jr., to name just three. death. This is the first major biography of Suss- Susskind was the first TV producer to become kind, and it is long overdue. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. BLACK Read every issue online at www.lynchburgtimes.com December 16 - 22, 2010 • The Lynchburg Times • Page 23 Texting and driving may become a primary offense By Stephen Groves In southern California one woman is facing a the General Assembly on how dangerous text Virginia Statehouse News manslaughter felony after striking and killing a messaging is and why it should be a primary pedestrian while she was distracted by sending offense. Drivers in the Commonwealth could soon text messages. But even enforcing it as a primary offense find themselves being pulled over for text mes- But studies show that while awareness of the could still be difficult, Meade admitted. Police • On Jan. 1, 45 B.C., New Year’s Day is cel- saging. dangers has increased, more people are driv- officers often can’t see if drivers are texting or ebrated on January 1 for the first time as the It is already illegal to text while driving in Vir- ing and texting. According to a survey of the dialing their phones. Julian calendar takes effect. In designing his ginia, but Del. Lionell Spruill, D- Chesapeake, Vlingo Corp., 30.1 percent of cell phone users Still, she said the law needs to be strong in or- new calendar, Roman ruler Julius Caesar en- wants to make it a primary offense so the po- in Virginia admitted to texting while driving in der to be effective. listed the aid of Sosigenes, an Alexandrian as- lice can pull someone over when they see them 2010. “If police take the law seriously, then people tronomer, who calculated a year to be 365 and texting and driving. Currently, people can only “Our goal would be for nobody to text while will start to take the law seriously,”Meade said. be ticketed for texting if they are pulled over they drive,” said Martha Meade, spokesperson 1/4 days. [email protected] for another offense, and the fine for doing so is for AAA Virginia. • On Dec. 29, 1890, the U.S. Cavalry kills 146 a $20 the first offense and $50 thereafter. But she said getting the Legislature to pass Sioux at Wounded Knee in South Dakota. The Spruill said he pre-filed the bill this week be- laws banning texting has been “quite an uphill cavalry surrounded a band of Ghost Dancers cause drivers who are texting are causing a lot battle.” This could be your ad of accidents, but police have no power to pull The General Assembly banned texting in and demanded they surrender their weapons. A someone over if they see drivers texting. 2009, after sending a bill for the ban to com- brutal massacre followed, with nearly half those “Accidents happen, and they find out they mittee for further study in the previous ses- for just $25 killed being women and children. were texting,” Spruill said. sion. Meade said lawmakers can be hesitant to The issue of sending messages while driving pass bills like this because they do not want to Advertise in The Lynchburg Times • On Dec. 30, 1936, in one of the first sit-down has come to light recently as the dangers have regulate people’s behavior. and reach 20,000 readers! strikes in the United States, autoworkers oc- become clearer. The Virginia Tech Transporta- Concerns about how far the ban goes can cupy the General Motors Fisher Body Plant tion Institute says that sending text messages also be an issue. The law only applies to “hand- We’re in every McDonalds, Kroger, in Flint, Mich. The strike lasted 44 days. GM’s is the riskiest thing someone can do on a cell held personal communications devices” (cell Food Lion & lots of other places output went from a robust 50,000 cars in De- phone while driving. phones) but some are worried it could extend cember to just 125 in February. Thirty states have banned sending text to GPS units or Bluetooth devices. messages behind the wheel. U.S. Secretary However, Spruill says the law is not complete [email protected] • On Dec. 27, 1941, the federal Office of Price of Transportation Ray LaHood said recently without making it a primary offense. He said 540-683-9197 Administration first begins to ration automobile that he wants to make the ban nationwide. he wants to have police officers testify before tires. Only those who demonstrated need were allowed to purchase cars, metal typewriters, problems, I see no reason to do this. bicycles, stoves and rubber shoes. Butter, cof- Quite a few breeds do have frequent problems fee, sugar, cooking fat, gasoline and non-rubber with their ears, and long hair can worsen the is- shoes also were rationed. sue. If your dog has excessive hair at the entrance to the ear canal that’s worsening wax buildup, you • On Jan. 2, 1962, The Weavers, who sparked can remove this on an as-needed basis. the folk music revival of the 1950s and ‘60s, Holding your dog securely (small dogs on your are banned from appearing on NBC when they lap, big dogs on a stable surface with your arm refuse to sign an oath of political loyalty. The around their neck), gently fold back your dog’s ear. group saw their careers nearly destroyed during Inspect and clean the ear using a cleaning solu- the Red Scare of the early 1950s, and they lost tion available at the pet store (or plain water in a their recording contract over their leftist politics. pinch) and cotton balls. Important: Do not stick anything -- fingers, Q- • On Dec. 28, 1973, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s tips, trimmers, etc. -- into the ear canal past where “literary investigation” of the police-state system Trimming Around Dog’s Ears you can see it! in the Soviet Union, “The Gulag Archipelago, If hair near the opening of the ear canal is ex- 1918-1956”, is published in the original Rus- DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can I trim the hair cessive and impacting airflow into the ear, care- SOLID GOLD TIME MACHINE sian in Paris. On Feb. 12, 1974, Solzhenitsyn around my dog’s ears? Should I? -- Donny J., fully trim away with blunt-tipped scissors or pluck Professional Disc Jockey Services was arrested, stripped of his citizenship and Oshkosh, Wis. a bit at a time with tweezers or your fingers. deported. Dogs are generally not thrilled with ear clean- Wedding Receptions • Class Reunions DEAR DONNY: It depends. You should inspect ing or trimming, anymore than they’re happy with Company Parties • Anniversaries • On Dec. 31, 1984, Bernhard Goetz, a white your dog’s ears regularly (daily if time permits; tooth brushing or baths. If you’re unable to safely Birthdays • Special Events man dubbed the “subway vigilante” after he weekly for sure) to see if hair is blocking the ear inspect and clean your dog’s ears (you don’t want shot four young black men on a New York City canal, and that the ear is clean, free of really bad him thrashing around with trimmers in use), con- We also do analog-to-CD transfers of subway train, turns himself in at a police station. odor and without excess wax. (If you’re not sure tact your veterinarian to schedule an exam. your LPs, 45s, 78s and cassettes! Goetz was viewed by some people as a hero, how to inspect your dog’s ears, your veterinarian Get more pet advice and information at www. fighting back against his attackers. In 1987, a can walk you through the process.) pawscorner.com. Send your questions or tips to Richard S. Kent Manhattan jury acquitted Goetz of criminal as- Some pet experts recommend that the hair [email protected], or write to Paw’s Cor- (434) 528-3553 sault and attempted murder. growing close to or in the ear canal be trimmed or ner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box E-mail: [email protected] plucked, but if your dog is healthy and has no ear 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Website: www.sgtm.biz © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. 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Somerset Maugham 100 Be nosy 15 Antiquity, archaically 88 Stickpin locale work 101 Actress Purviance 16 Novelist O’Flaherty 89 Cabinet wood 27 Check recipient 103 Mountbatten’s rank 17 Tropical spot 91 Realty map 28 Marge in the fridge 105 Like Austin Powers 18 Will of “The Waltons” 93 Mean Marquis 30 Impresario Hurok 106 Jimmie Rodgers hit 24 Catty remark? 95 “Bonanza” brother 31 “Mal de -” 112 - machine 26 Baldwin of “Outside 97 Patella’s place 32 More than more 113 Stagger Providence” 99 Insipid 34 Author Martin 114 Loretta Young’s 29 Lout 102 Dug in 38 Dick Tracy’s love birthplace 33 It’s good in a pinch 104 Pie filling 41 Laura Esquivel novel 115 Lawyers’ org. 35 Morticia, to Pugsley 107 Any time now 50 Southern st. 118 “- pro nobis” 36 Rainbow goddess 108 Flow 51 Green bean 120 Certain Slav 37 Remnant 109 High rails 52 Artist Joan 123 Restaurateur Shor 39 White House pet 110 West. alliance 53 Arrives 127 “Angel of the Morning” 40 - gin fizz 111 Spirals 54 Most painful singer 41 Glasgow girl 115 Trojan War hero How to play: Place a number in the empty boxes 57 Drivers’ lics., e.g. 133 “No, No, Nanette” song 42 Actress Massey 116 Raymond of 59 Bando of baseball 135 Actress Eve 43 Designer Donna “Godzilla” in such a way that each row across, each column 60 Yarn purchases 136 Basketball venue 44 Islamic ruler 117 “Celeste -” down and each small 9-box square contains all of 61 - drum 137 Valuable 45 Salad veggie (Verdi aria) the numbers from one to nine. 62 Coolidge or Gam 138 Chiles or Nettleton 46 Shout 119 Crooked 64 Conspires 139 Baggage checkers? 47 Off the mark 121 Raison d’- Difficulty this week: Moderate 66 Where the buoys are 140 Sociable starling 48 Belief 122 Authentic 67 Dachshund or 141 German river 49 Lamb product 124 Nebraska native dik-dik 142 - lily 55 95 Down’s real name 125 Baby branch © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. © Copyright 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc. 70 Pop 56 Big rig 126 Mediocre 72 Antipollution grp. 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