10-29-91 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 9, Issue 10)

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10-29-91 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 9, Issue 10)

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Nonprofit org. U.S. Postage Paid Lynchburg, Va. Permit No. 136 The'...Where the spirit of the Lord Is, there Is Liberty. Lynchburg, Va. ion Tuesday, October 29,1991 Vol. 9, No. 10

News Election preview: Local Lindquist crowned queen races for state offices and By DAWN K. LOONEY Campbell County officials News Editor are profiled. See Pages 4 The Miss Liberty contest is a Homecoming tradition that will be a and 5. special memory for Carole Anne Scholarships: Ten Lindquist, the new 1991 Miss Lib­ erty. Lindquist was crowned Oct 26 $10,000 and 500 $1,000 during half time of the LU vs. Tow- scholarships are avail­ son State University football game able through the Citizens by Caroline Bell, Miss Liberty 1990. Scholarship Foundation The four runners-up were: Jen­ of America. See Page 3. nifer Miller, first runner-up; Judith Johnson, second; Joanne G. Nogow- Opinion ski, third; and Melondee Louise Newby, fourth. Can you take It with The student chosen to be Miss you? Many hope to take it Liberty is to represent strong Chris­ with them, but with the tian character as well as the univer­ cost of funerals today sity itself to other schools and to the there is precious little left community. As a result, the judges to take. See Page 7. looked for many qualities before crowning a new Miss Liberty. David Duke: Firing Line Lindquist said, "The most impor­ examines the rise of this tant quality of being a Miss Liberty is godliness — just being a godly controversial political fig­ woman." ure. See Page 6. See also Lindquist aspires to follow the a related story on Page 8. example of Bell during her year­ long reign. "Caroline did an excep­ Sports tional job, and if I can be like her, then I feel I would have done a good Homecoming Victory! job," Lindquist said. Flames football domi­ Lindquist, 20, is a math major and nated most of the game educational ministries minor. She is photo by Mf MM Carole Ann Lindquist was crowned Miss Liberty 1991 by Caroline Bell, Miss Liberty 1990, during half time of the Flames' against Towson State from Clifton, N J. football game against Towson State on Saturday. The runners-up for the competition were: Jennifer Miller, first runner- winning 34-28. The win In addition to students and faculty members votes, the contestants were up; Judith Johnson, second; Joanne G. Nowgowski, third; and Melondee Newby, fourth. brought the Flames' rec­ interviewed by a select panel of ord above .500. See judges prior to the final voting. A tense. We had to talk to the judges so Eligibility for the Miss Liberty The student body voted on Miss con, Kathleen Elaine Bates, Page 12. Miss Liberty reception was also they could get to know us and our competition required the contestants Liberty" Friday in chapel. The final Stephanie Rebecca Bolick, Sheri held, enabling the judges and con­ names. It was just so tense that we to be unmarried seniors with a 2.7S 20 contestantents were chosen by Lynn Boiling, Tamara Leigh Carr, No mercy! Flames Soc­ testants to become familiar with one really couldn't be open." grade point average or higher. faculty members and die final five Lynly Ann DeLacy, Sarah Eliza­ cer won 9-1 against another. As die representative of tiie stu­ According to Mike Stewart, direc­ were selected by a panel of 11 judges beth Dillon, Kimberley Ann Longwood College in ac­ According to Lindquist, the recep­ dent body, Lindquist said, "I would tor of Student Life, "All of die final­ during interviews. Grafton, Elizabeth Ann Headley, tion this Saturday. See tion was the most difficult aspect of like to tell die student body to re­ ists should feel honored to be chosen All 20 finalistsparticipate d in die Mellisa Faye Milliard, Karla Renee Page 9. the selection process. She said, member die words to Steve Green's out of 311 names and that their fellow Homecoming half time festivities. Keating, Nicole Renee Nice, "Mingling with the judges at the song 'To Love the Lord Our God is classmates and their teachers hold Among die 20 finalists were Julie Evangeline Esther Poggemiller and Miss Liberty reception was very die Heartbeat of Our Mission."' diem up so highly." Marie Alverson, Beverly Hope Ba­ Deborah Ann Zook. College years build foundation By BEN LaFROMBOIS previous generations. A society that sion and grace," she said — espe­ City News Editor is more mobile will require citizens cially if diey graduate from R-MWC. Editor's Note: The Champion is to be more flexible and prepared, Lorimer has implemented a pro­ examining how local colleges are she said. gram at R-MWC that is unique in adjusting to the challenges facing To live a rewarding life, students higher education. In each class stu­ American education in a five-part must be able to adjust and thrive dents receive a grade for tiieir subject series. The presidents of each local under conditions imposed by con­ work and a grade for the their writing college will be featured, allowing temporary society. To prepare stu­ proficiency. the reader to examine the view­ dents for today's lifestyle, technol­ Besides stressing writing, R- points of experts in the field. ogy and rapid change, she is stressing MWC has developed a new general Randolph-Macon Woman's die traditional liberal arts education. education curriculum. The program College Educators "shortchange students to offers breadth and depth, she ex­ President: Linda Lorimer think that there is a single answer or plained. Tenure: four years at R-MWC tiiat a single preparation will last a Although die program is new, it The greatest challenge facing col­ lifetime," Lorimer said. still stresses die basics. Sciences are leges and universities is giving stu­ She believes "institutions should at the core of the curriculum. Linda Lorimer R-MWC is the "Wellesley or dents die foundation they need to change curriculum so mat it will pre­ President of Randolph- face a complex and ever-changing Smith of die Soutii," Lorimer said. It pare die students to always be learn­ Macon Woman's College world in a rewarding and responsible ers." was die first woman's college to be manner, president of Randolph- Writing is a core ingredient to suc­ accredited in die United States. of die liberal arts requires a sense of Macon Woman's College, Linda cessful education, according to Lo­ Outside of the classroom, Lorimer participation in die local commu­ Lorimer, explained in a recent inter­ rimer. believes students should put into nity," she explained. view. "Whatever students end up doing, practice their responsibility to be She senses that students are taking Current students will change jobs, tiiey will have die ability to convey involved community members. die initiative to be responsible citi- even careers, many times, unlike thoughts and convictions with preci­ "Educating students in the tradition see Lorimer, Page 2 Hunting is only answer, committee reports By BEN LaFROMBOIS dents could also hunt. tion the cost of transportation," he percent twice weekly, 19.4 percent City News Editor "It will not be a fun job," Black- added. "There are no nearby counties weekly and 12.7 percent mondily. Paid professionals hunting with well said. The hunting needs to be willing to accept die trapped deer." Besides causing damage to foli­ darts or shotguns are the only safe, carried out in a correct manner, Birth control can be accomplished age, deer are involved in 2.S percent effective and efficient means of con­ which can only be guaranteed by through baited feed or injection, but of all auto accidents in Lynchburg. trolling die deer population in paid professionals, he explained. it is in impractical alternative for "The problem is notiiing preys on Lynchburg, according to a report ac­ The committee rejected several free-roaming animals such as deer. die deer," Blackwell said. The ab­ cepted by die Lynchburg City Coun­ other methods of population control The committee compiled die study sence of natural enemies allows deer cil Tuesday, Oct. 27. including: poisoning, trapping, after five montiis of research. The to grow at a 50-percent rate annually. The Lynchburg Wildlife Study bow hunting, birth control and the group consulted hunting and game Stanek explained that between Commission proposed that hunting reintroduction of predators. control literature and conducted a 1980 and 1990 a deer herd near her photo by J«H Smith be done only by paid professionals. "Poisoning is vicious; anything survey of Lynchburg residents. home had grown from eight to 450 by "Good judgment (by die hunter) is an and everydiing can eat the poisoned The survey discovered that die a conservative estimate. Superconference absolute must," secretary Donna S la- bait," Blackwell said. most severe problem is in Ward One Area counties are implementing The crusade team of envangellst Vernard Johnson (shown nek explained. Bowhunting is also not viable be­ on die soudieast side of the city near plans to decrease die deer popula­ cause "it is inefficient and a clean kill tion. Hunters may take two deer on above) and E.V. Hill, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church 'There is only one solution to die Campbell County. basic problem, and dial is culling die is rare and die crippling of animals is The committee's survey, which opening day and a total of five deer In Los Angeles, preached to and Instructed more than herd by hunting; and this hunting high," Blackwell said. was mailed out in water bills, had during die season. Statewide, hunters 4,000 attendants In evening sessions at this year's confer­ must be of die old, young and sick, The cost and impractical i ly of birth 198 respondents witii 78.8 percent are expected to harvest 250,000 ence. Adrian Rogers, pastor of Bellvlew Baptist Church not die trophy buck," chairman Wil­ control and trapping made diem inva­ replying mat Lynchburg had a deer whitetail. According to current esti­ and former two-time president of the Southern Baptist liam P. Blackwell said. lid options, according to die report. problem. Frequent sighting of deer is mates, 1 million deer live in die state. Convention, spoke In workshops throughout the week and The committee disagreed witii a "The average cost of trapping one also common in Lynchburg with was also featured In the evening sessions. suggestion that prequalified resi­ deer last year was $412, not to men­ 44.8 percent seeing deer daily, 23 see Hunting, Page 2

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Page 2 .The Champion news Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 Bill of Rights reminds Americans of heritage By DEBBIE REECE 'What does the Bill of Rights mean to reach a broad audience, Ledford said. speakers," Ledford said. "We have "Church and State" and the one on ing about the rightso f scumbags like Copy Editor me?' We've had both scholars and In addition to the five lectures at been fortunate with the caliber of "Equal Protection: Gender" offered Miranda and the man in Brewer v. A series of public discussions held law practitioners. The purpose is to the courthouse, the series will be participants." the academic perspective on those Williams who murdered a little child." Oct. 20-30 sought to remind Ameri­ consider the different dimensions of broadcast on Cable Channel 6 in late The local committee included issues, since they were led by "schol­ Johnston further explained that the cans of the value and uniqueness of the Bill of Rights. It helps individuals November and will also be made Ledford; Dr. L. Thomas Barber, the ars," Ledford said. rights of the accused to a state-ap- their privileges as citizens as out­ to think^= - ======^====!= avail­ dean of instruction at Central Vir­ Other lectures such as the one on pointed attorney were only recently lined in the Bill of Rights. about and "We're trying to help the able to ginia Community College (CVCC); "Rightsof „_. . r - broadened The discussions were held in con­ make up the area John C. Presley, the chairman of the AC- Right now, the whole world is to include nection with the 200th anniversary of their public stop a minute and schools. humanities and social sciences at c used" looking at us, wanting to know the states the bill's signing this year. minds consider, 'What does the Bill In addi- CVCC; and Marilyn Fisher, associ­ were from and all "The Bill of Rights, The Courts about is- t i o n , ate professor of the humanities de­ a how we make this democracy cases in and The Law," which was held at the sues, of Rights mean to me?'" each partment at CVCC. practitio- thing work." which the Lynchburg Museum Old Court­ which is - Thomas Ledford person Each discussion has consisted of a n e r s ' criminal -Thomas Ledford faced jail house, focused on what rights the e x - Lynchburg Museum System Administrator who at- panel of three which discusses the perspective/. Lynchburg Museum System Administrator amendments in the Bill of Rights tremelv ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ tended a topic in general and the landmark The panel time. "The right only applied to capital federal protect and how those rights have valuable for them and the country." lecture was given a book containing cases concerning the issue in particu­ consisted of J. Samuel Johnston Jr., cases for a long time and only if the evolved through the Supreme Court's "Right now, the whole world is abridged versions of 38 landmark lar. Then the audience is encouraged circuit court judge of Campbell criminal was facing the death pen­ interpretation. looking at us, wanting to know how SupremeCourtdecisionsdealingwith to ask questions and discuss the issue County; William Petty, the alty," he said. "The discussions can help you we make this democracy thing work," the Bill of Rights and a commentary with the panel. Lynchburg Commonwealth's understand both the Bill of Rights Ledford said. "The Bill of Rights is at on those cases—the only book of its A Diversity of Perspectives attorney; and David Hawkins, an The discussion also included the and the Supreme Court," Thomas the core of that success." type, according to the lecture spon­ Each lecture has shown a different attorney at law often involved in controversial issue of whether evi­ Ledford, the series moderator and A Variety of Topics sors. dimension of the Bill of Rights, criminal defense. dence should be kept out of court if the Lynchburg Museum System Ad­ The lectures included the following A Statewide Event Ledford said. For instance at the "We were hearing from the obtained illegally or in violation of the ministrator, said. "That way, you'll topics: "Church and State" on Oct. 20, The series was planned in con­ opening session Sunday Professor trenches, from their personal experi­ accused's rights. Johnston likened be a better citizen who is more con­ "Rights of the Accused" on Oct. 22, junction with the Virginia Founda­ David O' Brian, a professor of the de­ ence," Ledford said. the issue to a football game in which a cerned about your rights. A lot of "Equal Protection: Gender" on Thurs­ tion for the Humanities and Public partment of government and foreign A Particular Issue touchdown is called back because of a rights most people think have always day, "The Public's Right to Know" on Policy, which sponsored similar affairs at the University of Virginia, At the session on the rights of the penalty at the other end of the field. "One day what seems a fairly easy been that way we have had only for a Monday and the final discussion on events in 18 cities throughout Vir­ was "compelling in how he showed accused, the discussion ranged from concept to apply becomes tangled historically short period of time. You "Racial Discrimination and Prefer­ ginia. The local committee was al­ the audience his thinking process" as Miranda rights to admitting evidence when a new decision is handed down," realize that if you want to maintain ence" on Wednesday. lowed to select which topics would he gave the broad outline of the Bill into court. Petty said. The final lecture on "Race, those rights, you have to participate. The audiences, which usually num­ be discussed. 'To be honest, the of Rights and the Supreme Court's "Probably noneof the amendments Discrimination and Prejudice" will be "We wanted it to be evocative," bered around 50, ranged from high main reason we picked the five areas interpretation of the rights, Ledford are more controversial than the sixth Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Old Lyn­ Ledford said. "We're trying to help school students to senior citizens. The we did was because of the practical amendment — the rights of the ac­ chburg Courthouse at 901 Court St. the public stop a minute and consider, goal of the planning committee was to concerns of who we could get as Then, lectures such as the one on cused," Johnston said. "We are talk­ Lynchburg names new city manager School board argues ByJIMWOOLACE inappropriate practice; therefore, procedures, high level educa­ Champion Reporter Church's focus for his first few years meeting the tional institutions Former Danville City Manager included reestablishing honesty, re­ community's and the diversity of achievement scores Charles Church replaced Sonny Cul- gaining responsibility to the public needs and priori­ the economic base ByERICYODER million in total state educational allo­ verhouse, who served 13 years as and earning the public's confidence. ties, and evaluat­ in Lynchburg were Champion Reporter cations, of which Campbell County Lynchburg City Manager, on Oct. "The whole city structure had to be ing the purpose positive influences. The Campbell County School is to receive $120,000. Nolley said 14. restored, which in turn led to a reduc­ of his position. He also prefers Board discussed the Outcome that the county has hired five more Church is a native of Denver, Colo., tion of city departments and work "I'm generally Lynchburg because Accountability Program (OAP) teachers to accommodate the addi­ and has a master's degree in public force," Church said. impressed with of its size. "I like and various other items of business tional 120 students, but further ex­ administration from the University The duties of the city manager in­ the system in this size of commu­ Thursday. penditures before January are un­ of Colorado-Boulder. He has more clude budget development, insuring Lynchburg," nity because you As a form of accountability on wise. than 20 years of experience as city city employment and making policy Church said. can maintain con­ the state level, the OAP is sched­ "Sometimes politicians promise manager. He served as city manager recommendations. "Lynchburg has tact with other city uled to release SAT (Scholastic Ap­ things before the election that have a in Desoto and Sikeston, Mo., and he "The city administration is like a a reputation of officials and the titude Test) scores in April. The list way of dissipating later on. We need recently served 10 years in Danville. board of directors consisting of police having the best community," will include a total of 1,800 state to be prepared for further changes in "The state and quality of city gov- and fire chiefs, public works director city government Church said. schools with 15 variables for each ci iimcuvin \9&\ in'DaiwVtteand'Lyn- and oiiici offices," Church said. "The 1ft die state." Church is opti- January," Nolley said. Charles Church school. chburg today, are at opposite ex­ city manager serves as the president." The quality of mostic about the fu­ A round of applause was heard Lynchburg City Manager "The overall concept of measur­ tremes," Church said. Church's primary goal is to become the organization ture. "When I live in when the board announced the out­ ing output of education is good, but Church's predecessor in Danville familiar with the city administration. and several other factors attracted a community, I live there like I'm come of the Phi Delta Cappa meeting in the past they have not given a was investigated by wand juries for This will include learning policies and Church to the area. The variety of going to live there forever," he said. last week, which gathered at Lyn­ comparison of ability scores to chburg College to announce the 1990 Lorimer what she is preparing her students to literally and intellectually." college in a nice upward slope of ac­ actual achievement scores. "Educator Of The Year." Campbell Continued from Page 1 do and be. She has changed jobs and For now, she is concentrating on complishments and momentum." Amherst County said that 46 per­ County's own Pat Myers received zens. "There are many ways to get careers many times,includin g admin­ developing R-MWC. The college's Although the future of R-MWC is cent of the scores in last year's the honor. involved," she said. istrating at Yale as associate provost 100th anniversary is this year. In four bright in her eyes, Lorimer does not report were wrong," Superinten­ "I was just sitting in the audience To be a success, there must be bal­ and associate general counsel and years the school has raised $40 mil­ see the same bright picture for Ameri­ dent George Nolley said. when they called my name. I couldn't ance academics and pursueing out­ practicing law in a private firm. lion to improve the college. can secondary education. The board discussed a policy of believe it," Myers said. side activities, Lorimer explained. Now she is a college president in her The funds largely came from "I have a great deal of sympathy for continued building programs in Teacher Janet West gave a presen­ A study conducted at the Univer­ mid-30s with a law degree from Yale. alumni whom Lorimer has attempted high schools," she said. "They are light of an enrollment increase of tation on the progressing social stud­ sity of Illinois indicated individuals Her husband, Ernest, is a partner in a to contact in order to keep them in­ asked to assume responsibilities that approximately 8,285 students. ies curriculum, emphasizing changes who were involved in college outside Conneticut law firm which has forced volved in and informed about their were borne by families, churches and Nolley said that one of the reasons in integration as requested by the their course work were the ones who them into a communiting marriage. alma mater. R-MWC has several other social institutions." for the increase was the economy, Human Relations Committee. made the greatest impact on society. "Who knows what I will do when I thousand living alumni. There cannot be finger pointing at which is forcing a larger percent­ "The social studies program helps The individuals' impact was not de­ grow up?" she said. Her experiences Lorimer came to R-MWC to "build high schools, she explained. "The age of parents to forgo the cost of prepare students to become informed termined by their major or the school have been exhilarating but demand­ on its enormous strengths." In 10 challenges facing high schools are private schooling. citizens involved in the world around they attended, she explained. ing, Lorimer explained. years she sees R-MWC "continuing not fair. They are not the problems With increased enrollment comes them. Teachers provide instruction Lorimer herself is the picture of "I've covered a lot of ground — its liberal arts tradition as a women's of high schools." increased state funding. Governor in history and geography with an em­ Much of the solution lies in the L. Douglas Wilder divided up $150 phasis on democratic values. Campbell County Commonwealth's Attorney (see page 4 and 5) community and its involvement in education. Citizens need to be ac­ tively involved, she said. Also, par­ EUROPEAN TOUR Under-fire incumbent faces challenger ents must play a key role in the schools, she explained. By PAUL KAMINSKI The jury was all white; all Education is vital to any society •LU Students and friends England, France, Switzerland Special to The Champion of the witnesses for the and offers great rewards, she said. •Optional senior credit Germany, Russia, Finland B. Leigh Drewry Jr. is up against prosecution were black." Lorimer's greatest satisfaction •May 12-27,1992 LU sponsors: Dean Forbus & Neil Vener and his 93 percent cor> In describing his comes from "seeing an individual • Professionally guided Dr. Adkins (525-5440) viction rate in the cases he has strengths as common­ student become something they •Space limited- apply now School of Business and Govt. prosecuted as Campbell County's wealth's attorney, Vener didn't think they could." •Package price: $2,293 ext. 2916 or 2480 commonwealth's attorney. said, "I've done a good job When a students graduates, they from Washington, D.C. Dorm 23, Rm 104 or 123 Vener has been the Campbell these past eight years. I've should be self-assured that they would County commonwealth's attorney provided an excellent level "be able to deal with any situation since 1983. He has 13 years experi­ of service." that they are not familiar with," Lo­ ence as a prosecuting attorney and Vener said of his oppo­ Nell Vener B. Leigh Drewry rimer said. was the first assistant nent, "I feel I'm the better commonwealth's attorney in candidate or I wouldn't be running." into cooperation with Halifax, Char­ - Hunting Wrap Up Your Holidays Campbell County. Vener was also Asked why he is challenging an in­ lotte and Lynchburg in drug enforce­ Continued from Page 1 the Lynchburg common- wealth's cumbent with that kind of success ment These three cities have one At The Community Market attorney for 18 months. record, Drewry said, "I live in regional drug prosecutor and have The council accepted the report Every Saturday Vener has implemented Virginia's Campbell County, and I want to return pooled their resources in fighting and will hold a hearing at the next first full-time victim/witness assis­ something to the people of Campbell drugs," Drewry said. council meeting. Handmade Gifts, Holiday Baked Goods, tance program. The purpose of the County." He explained, "Campbell County In other business, the council de­ Festive Foods, Christmas Trees, program is to minimize disruption in Currently, Drewry serves as the needs to improve communication be­ layed approval of funds for the new Wreaths'& Roping. the lives of victims and witnesses and assistant commonwealth's attorney for tween the Commonwealth Attorney's air terminal. A stall in negotiations inform them of court proceedings as Lynchburg, where he has been since Office and the state troopers, as well with an airline prompted the post­ well as obtaining restitution. 1986. as the Alia Vista and Brookneal po­ ponement. The funds were for the in­ Vener also serves on the board of Before that, Drewry was the assis­ lice departments." crease of operating and maintenance directors for the Virginia Association tant commonwealth's attorney in As part of his plan to improve expenses by $155,359 with $99,374 Christmas at the Market of Commonwealth's Attorneys. Campbell County for two years, work­ communication between the citizens reimbursable and for enlarging the Craft 6how In response to the public criticism ing under Vener. Drewry is also a and the Commonwealth's Attorney, budgetary base for operation and Saturday, November 30 on his failure to convict in the Hicks member of the Legal Aid Society in Drewry said he plans to "attend com­ maintenance by $290,718. 10am - 4pm trial, Vener said: "If the case would Culpepper, Va. munity functions and town meetings The council also approved Sunday, December 1 have been left here, where the crime Drewry said one of the major issues regularly. I am willing to get out with $150,000 for the design and im­ 12pm - 4pm was committed, I believe there would that's important for the Campbell the people." plementation of methods to improve have been a conviction. There was County Commonwealth's Attorney Drewry cited some of his strengths billings and collections of ambu­ no attempt made to select a jury in Office to address is the ability to work as "being well-prepared for every lance service charges. Campbell County." with law enforcement in the surround­ case, big or small. I currently have a The system allows increased col­ He continued: "I believe demo­ ing areas. 135 felony caseload. I know what lections by $200,000 per year begin­ graphics played a major role in the Drewry would like to see Campbell hard work is about, and I'm willing to ning in 1993 or 1994. Computer *»*£&*. outcome of the Hicks case. Colonial County cooperate more with surround­ do it. I have the ability to listen, take software is the primary cost. Main at Twelfth St. Lynchburg VA Heights, where the case was tried, is ing municipalities. advice and apply it to my field of Also, the council will sell two (804) 847-1499 a predominantly white community. "We need to bring Campbell County expertise." abandoned properties to pay taxes. Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 The Champion, Page 3 Senate calendar increases student input By CHARLES MALLORY was to allow the switch board to stay are welcome to challenge the bill if plained a proposal to have the Open Burke proposed an amendment for command to lOacademicdays, which Champion Reporter open after curfew. Explaining why they wish, however "it would be an Dorms policy reinstated. "This has Bylaw III, Section 4, of the senate's is equivalent to two calendar weeks, The student senate began a bi­ the bill failed, Trippett said: "It was up-hill battle." been done before, but for some rea­ current constitution mat would set a to pass or veto legislation. weekly calendar effective Oct. 31 to mainly due to several complaints by Trippett also presented the possi­ son was stopped or just forgotten," time limit for administrative review In addition/This will give diem allow student input before bills are roommates of students who received bility of having a fall semester break Braud explained. of all senate legislation. plenty of time to review the bill and debated on the senate floor. The phone calls in the middle of the night. after mid-terms. "We are still work­ The policy would allow for all "The bill presently gives all admin- decide if diey want to sign it. If calendar includes proposed bills on It was then determined that most of ing on the way to schedule the days. dorms on campus to be open to all stration in die chain of command necessary, die amendment will also extended phone hours, fall semester those calls were not emergencies." There are two possibilities of either students for visitation. "It would be unlimited time to review die bills allow for an extension of five aca­ break, open dorm days and a constitu­ Trippett said that it was basically starting the fall term one day early like an 'open-house,' but only once a passed by die senate. I feel this is die demic days (one calendar week) if it tional amendment to put time restric­ an administrative decision. "They and taking two days from the Christ­ semester. It would be around Christ­ main reason why die bills are getting is needed," Burke continued. tions on administrative review of the concluded that it was in the students' mas break or just taking three days mas for the fall semester and Easter 'clogged' in die system. Widi this "If die bill is not signed by an student senate legislation. best interests to have the phones off the Christmas break," he said. for the Spring semester. This could policy die administrauon will be given administrator in die allowed time, to Research Committee Chairman turned off after curfew. The overall The bill is still in the planning stages allow brother and sister dorms to a time period to act upon die legisla­ include die extension, die bill is auto­ Brian Trippett reported that the pro­ reason was that they felt the 'students and will be discussed in detail at the schedule events appropriate for the tion," Burke said. matically considered 'signed' by that posed extended phone hours policy need their rest,'" he said. next senate meeting. holidays," he said. The amendment would limit each administrator and passed to die next "is just not going to happen." The bill Trippett said that "other senators Sen. Matthew Braud briefly ex­ In other business, Sen. Brendan administrator in die senate chain of level in die chain of command." New scholarship fights tuition costs A Kodak moment From Staff Reports scholarships and 500 $ 1,000 scholar­ sibility for the selection of recipients, by writing CSFA at the following ad­ ships to deserving students next year. and decisions are final. dress: TYLENOL Scholarship Pro­ The number of students applying All applicants will first be screened CSFA established the funds to gram, P.O. Box 5707, Clinton, Iowa for state and federal aid is rising, but on the bases of leadership responsi­ expand access to higher education by 52736. the amount of student aid money bilities in community and school ac­ involving and assisting the private The recipients of the scholarships available is shrinking. Still, tuition tivities and on grade point average. sector in the support of students and will be notified by mail. All federal, costs continue to grow. As a result, Scholarship recipients will be se­ in the encouragement of higher levels state and local laws, regulations and many qualified students find them­ lected on the bases of the number, of educational achievement In 1991, taxes apply and will be the responsi­ selves without the money they need time commitment and quality of lead­ CSFA generated awards totaling $23 bility of the winners. to go to school. ership responsibilities in community million. The offer is open to residents of the Citizen's Scholarship Foundation and school activities and awards and In order to be eligible for a scholar­ 50 states and die District of Columbia of America (CSFA), a national, non­ honors (40 percent), a clear statement ship, applications must be completed who plan to attend an accredited post- profit student aid service organiza­ of education and career goals (10 and postmarked no later than mid­ secondary school in the fall of 1992. tion, manages the TYLENOL Schol­ percent), and academic record (50 night Dec. 1,1991. Applications are No purchase of TYLENOL products arship fund to provide 10 $10,000 percent). CSFA has the sole respon­ available at participating retailers or is necessary to apply. AT&T offers students experience and cash ber to buy and sell stocks, just as if learning tool. Alotofkidscan'tgoto dents will also receive AT&T long­ By DANIELLE PETERS you were talking to a real broker for college because dieir parents didn't distance certificates. Champion Reporter die New York Stock Exchange," plan." Colleges with at least 50 accounts AT&T, promoting a collegiate in­ Chris Carroll, die top- finishing con­ Over $200,000 in cash and prizes will be eligible to compete for a plaque vestment challenge, is offering par­ testant at Liberty in last year's con­ will be awarded. The grand prize, given to die 10 schools with the high­ ticipants the experience of acting as test, said. which is $25,000 cash and $1,200 in est final average. The top student, fictional brokers of a $500,000 ac­ Participants will gain background AT&T long-distance certificates, will who competes against 25 of his peers, count. The game, running from Nov. information that every trader should be awarded to die person who builds will receive an official certificate. 1 through Feb. 28,1992, parallels real know through dieir hands-on work die largest portfolio. 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"More local control" is the pri­ Steve Newman promises to take to are the problems of crime and drugs of Delegates on her experience and mary way she would like to improve Richmond with him if he should win in Virginia. He also supports a work community involvement during the state government, she said. the seat for the 23rd District in the program for inmates in state prisons past 20 years. One problem for localities are un­ Virginia House of Delegates Nov. 5. that would allow them to work to The experience she has gained funded state mandates. These un­ This year, Virginia has a candi­ earn their keep. working and living in the community funded mandates place a great bur­ date running for government office "It is very important to send some­ has prepared her to run, she said. den on municipalities, she explained. who is outspoken about his conser­ one to Richmond who will help find "Graduating from college, raising Education is one of her top priori­ vative position on many issues. "I solutions to these problems," New­ a family, teaching school and build­ ties. The development of educational want to be the delegate that takes a man said. ing a successful business" are a few of programs that train people for indus­ her personal accomplishments that try is a key way to improve the local stand," Newman said in a recent Other pressing issues on the New­ Steve Newman Pat Lovern interview. "I am not afraid to stand will be an asset to her if elected, economy, she said. man platform include economic de­ 23rd House District 23rd House District up for what is right and be counted." velopment, transportation and the Lovem explained. She believes education and busi­ Newman is squared off against growing problems in the state's edu­ slip. "It is unfortunate that we cannot Since 1970 she has served as ness and the extent they complement cally, she said. Democrat Pat Lovern. cation program. trust the governor of Virginia with the financial officer and account execu­ one another influence the economy. In other areas of education she The campaign trail is not a new Serving on the Lynchburg City state's funds," Newman said of Doug tive at Lovern Advertising, a family- As an example she points to die said, "We need to begin educating one for Newman. He ran for the Council for 3-1/2 years has given Wilder. "The most important thing owned business. program at Central Virginia Commu­ at-risk children earlier, pay teachers same position two years ago and lost Newman experience in politics. He is we have to do is to regain fiscal con­ In the public sector, Lovern began nity College (CVCC) that incorpo­ more and allow more local control." by 700 votes to his opponent Ted a member of the Central Virginia servancy in the commonwealth." her involvement at the local level in rates education with business. On oUier issues: Harris. Contrasting this year's cam­ Planning Committee, as well as the When asked for his view on the 1980 by serving the Lynchburg Plan­ Recently, funding for the program, • Lovem supports a "woman's paign to the last, Newman remarked, Physical Development Committee Wilder presidential bid, Newman ning Commission. In 1985 she was which is considered one of the best in right to privacy" and believes that "We have an excellent team of ad­ and numerous others. Newman has exclaimed, "I would not wish what he elected chairman. the state, was cut there should be "no government visers this year, and the support from also volunteered his time to help has done in Virginia on the rest of the In 1988 Lovern was elected to City "I will work to reinstate funding for interference" in a woman's deci­ the party is tremendous!" nonprofit organizations such as the country." He went on to say that he Council and is currently serving as the program by studying the state sion to have an abortion. Her stand Another benefit he did not have American Cancer Society and the will support George Bush in 1992. vice mayor. budget and learning where funds can on abortion caused her to switch two years ago is that the estimated Lynchburg Kiwanis Club. Newman is optimistic about the She explained: "Serving as Plan­ be cut and reallocated," she said. party affiliation since local Repub­ budget for his campaign will be more Newman is strongly opinionated way his campaign has gone so far. "I ning Commission chairman, chair­ Programs such as the one at CVCC licans do not believe as she does on than triple the amount used in the about the weak financial position into honestly think we'll do very well on man of the Virginia Municipal League offer the greatest opportunity to revi­ this issue. 1989 election effon. which the state has been allowed to the 5th," he said. Environmental Committee and as vice talize the economy, Lovern said. • Lovern supports a three-day mayor and being an integral part of Strong vocational education pro­ waiting period for the purchase of major beneficial innovations in each grams in high school and at CVCC a handgun. House of Delegates, 22nd District activity" has given her the public will draw business to Lynchburg and • Lovern has signed a pledge not experience to serve as a delegate. create more job opportunities lo- to increase taxes. Crouch will rely House of Delegates, 19th District upon experience Senior member of House

By PAUL KAMINSKI a very complicated matter." Special to The Champion Another hot issue facing Virginia seeks another term of office Equal distribution of financing is the budget. State budgets must be for education in the rural communi­ balanced biannually, and 1992 is a By DOUGLAS R. DEMPSEY Putney faces one opponent this Putney said he believes school ties is just one of many issues facing major budget year. Virginia has been Feature/Opinion Editor year, Ronald Gravatt, a school teacher boards should be elected, but not for the unopposed Republican incum­ operating on the budget set by ex- Lacey Putney may be a man with­ from Buena Vista. die same reason many others take bent Joyce Crouch in her second governor Charles Robb for the past out a party, but that hasn't stopped Several issues weigh heavily on that stand. term as representative of the Vir­ two years. him from accomplishing his goals as Putney's agenda for the next term, "I've never taken die position ginia House of Delegates. At the end of each two-year budget a senior member of the Virginia including education and reducing the that an elected school board would Crouch has Y2. -y cars of experience p\an, the slate musl be in the black; House of Delegates. working days of the Senate. improve education," Putney said. in the 22nd District office, where therefore, Crouch sees the new budget "I've never seen where it consti­ "I hope the 1992-94 budget can be "But I have a feeling it would im­ tuted a hurdle to getting legislation built upon existing revenues. But I prove participation by parents." she worked for her late husband Joe plan as an opportunity for Gover­ Joyce Crouch Uirough," Putney said. He broke also don't believe that aid to locali­ Putney's longevity in die House Crouch, who served as representa­ nor L. Douglas Wilder to prove 22nd House District tive 1978-1989. She is familiar with himself politically. from the Democratic Party over 20 ties, especially education, can stand has afforded him at least one advan­ the problems facing the United Crouch said she is "very disap­ sure equal and fair representation of years ago to run as an Independent further cuts," Putney said recently. tage over other lawmakers, he said. States, Virginia and specifically the pointed up to this point" with Wilder's all citizens. Putney is once again running for Putney should be able to affect "The ability to persuade your col­ 22nd District One such issue in­ performance as governor. Crouch said that the intentions of the seat he won 30 years ago. Since changes in any proposed cuts since leagues of die importance of what­ volves the educational system. "Virginia is in the worst state finan­ our country's founders are not being diat first victory in 1961, Putney has he is a member of the Appropria­ ever cause you are proposing is cru­ The Coalition of Rural Counties cially it has ever been in my lifetime," fairly represented with today's appli­ seen most of his colleagues retire or tions Committee which handles all cial," he said. "Years of experience has brought suit against the com­ Crouch said. "He should stay home cation of the church and state law. move on to other opportunities. In such bills. are important because it takes a long monwealth of Virginia over what is and fulfill the promises he made that She supports Liberty University in its fact, Putney is now me senior mem­ Anomer issue of importance to time to learn the personalities and being dubbed "disparity issues." The got him elected. Instead he's out on battle for tax free bonds. She said the ber of the House of Delegates. Putney, and many state voters, is die priorities of die members." rural counties are dissatisfied with the campaign trail seeking election to law separating church and state was "I'm sure all incumbents would like election of local school boards. Under Putney, who is 63, is a senior the quality of education their chil­ a different office." never intended to hinder private edu­ to run unopposed," Putney said. "But current state law, local communities partner at a law firm in Bedford. He dren are receiving. The State Legislature will hold a cation, and she has voted consistently I have always said that it's healthy to do not have the right to elect their holds aB.A. andL.L.B. degree from Though the schools in these areas 60-day meeting in Richmond to help in favor of issuing the bonds, but a have a challenge." school board. Washington and Lee University. are meeting the "standards of qual­ plan the new budget and address majority of her colleagues disagree. ity" set by the state, the educational pressing issues. That is not the only issue on which Campbell County Supervisor, Seneca Disctrict resources available to students in Crouch said, "during the second a majority of representativesdisagre e rural counties (computers, equip­ week in January, when the actual with Crouch. The subject of abortion ment, libraries, etc.) are limited by voting takes place, Wilder will be at has been a controversial issue in poli­ Leftwich and Rosser race for Campbell the amount of local government the Democratic Primaries leaving his tics since the Roe vs. Wade decision funding obtainable to supplement non-elected cabinet in charge. . . . of 1972. In cases of unwanted preg­ state educational funds. Wilder's first obligation is to the state nancy, Crouch said that she has been County Board of Supervisors seat Crouch said the rural counties "just of Virginia, an obligation that he is and will continue to be opposed to By ERIC YODER of die proceedings. "Each afternoon I try to set aside don't have the tax base to keep up clearly not fulfilling." abortion. Crouch supports parental Champion Reporter "You have to be well educated to two hours to go knocking on doors. with the wealthier communities" The state is fulfilling its obligation notification in all abortion cases in­ C.E.O. of Allied Security Systems, handle county affairs. Thank good­ I know I can't talk to all die people when it comes to education. She to redistrict every 10 years after the volving minors. However, she sup­ Robert L. Leftwich is attempting to ness I have accounting abilities and a but I try to talk widi as many as I can," agrees with their dissatisfaction but national census is taken. Crouch is in ports abortion in cases of rape, incest mount a successful campaign against knowledge of business administra­ Rosser said. said, "(addressing) the issue will be favor of redistricting in order to in- and danger to the life of the mother. 32-year incumbent Hugh W. Rosser tion, because mat's how I discovered One of die issues diat concerns for Campbell County Board of Su­ the $900,000 surplus. When I went to Leftwich is die quality time spent Campbell County Supervisor, AltaVista District pervisors, Seneca District. die administrator diat morning he by die board members in dieir bi- Running on die Republican ticket, couldn't believe it. He brought in die mondily meetings. He said mat diere Leftwich is counting on his youth, budget director and a man from is a need to concentrate efforts on Candidates debate experience vigor and business savvy to overtake Commission Revenues and chal­ more major issues of growdi within By DAWN K. LOONEY Both candidates view road im­ Farmer said he is also in favor of die experienced incumbent, Rosser. lenged my figures, but I was right." die district, rather than spending News Editor provement as a major issue. Accord­ economic growm. "I'm all for more "I am a native of this county. I re­ Rosser said. time on details diat can be delegated. Marvin A. Farmer Jr. is challeng­ ing to Farmer: 'The roads are in ter­ economic development. We have got ceived my educadon here One of his focuses is on a ing third-term-incumbent Calvin P. rible shape... some people are scared to have jobs, but not at die expense of and have lived here most of "There is a lot of undeveloped new 16-inch water line that Carter for the Campbell County to go out to the store... Just going out die ecology. I don't want this to my adult life. Most of my runs along Route 29 for Board of Supervisors position in the of the driveway is a death threat." become a dumping ground or experience has been in law land on (Route) 29 that already approximately 14 miles. Altavista District. Fanner said that the funds used for landfill," he said. enforcement," Leftwich said. has zoning, and we need to get 'The Seneca District lies The outstanding issue being de­ the construction of the 501 interstate The candidates' motivations for He explained that he new businesses and residences on bom sides of 29, which bated by Farmer and Carter is expe­ bypass should have been used for running vary. moved his residence and is a major artery from North rience and background. secondary roads. He said that if elected, Carter said," I feel like I have some­ new business to Campbell hooked up to this water line." Carolina to Washington, Carter said, "I know there's no he plans to meet with the Virginia thing to offer die people. I like to be County 19 years ago. —Robert L. Leftwich D.C.," Leftwich explained. possible way that Farmer could have Department of Transportation to "gel fair and honest. I believe in good "Allied Security Systems ===== ^^s=; "There is a lot of undevel­ the experience that I have. I've been priorities straight." county government... I'm a real good employees now 45 people Both candidates are using low-key oped land on 29 diat al­ in local government for 30 to 35 On the other hand, Carter said: 'The listener and decision maker. and puts an average of one-half mil­ campaign strategies. Each is careful ready has zoning, and we need to get years and I was on the firstplannin g board of supervisors actually has little "Decision making is one of my lion dollars back into die county not to say anything derogatory new businesses and residences committee back in the 60s. During say." He explained: "The Highway better strengdis. I'm a person who every year," Leftwich said. about die other. hooked up to this water line." the years I was in local government, Department will listen and take sug­ likes to gel along. I like peace and Rosser, who considers himself a "I don't plan to run a negative Rosser, who is semi-redred, says he was probably in the Army doing gestions, but they hold the purse harmony. I don't like to be radical or conservative Democrat, said dial die campaign," Leftwich explained. "I dial die supervisory position is a what other people told him to do." strings. And he who holds the purse stir up trouble. Hike to get along, not party distinctions are not as pro­ think it's possible to be in any posi­ demanding one, which he is able to However, Fanner feels his past strings controls the show." just widi the board of supervisors, but nounced on die county level as diey tion too long. I'm not saying diat any devote himself to. According to military and occupational experience Carter noted," I believe everyone in also witli my fellow man." are on die state and federal level. of Rosser's policies are bad, but I Rosser, each supervisor talks daily provide the needed background for a 1991 who is living near a bonafide Farmer said, "I want to give die He said dial die reason for his ex­ believe dial die Seneca District is widi constituents about county needs. position on the board of supervisors. interstate highway has the right to people a bigger say in government. I tended service on die board lies in his ready for a change. The county is "In addition to die bimondily "I had 27 years in the military and have it paved or black-topped." want to be in contact widi die people ability to fix a budget dial adequately ready for some new and progressive meetings, die supervisor meets widi this is my firstattemp t at a political In addition to road improvement, and represent die people— I want to reflects die needs of his constituents leadership." his specific committee once and position. However, with my mili­ economic growth is a factor that dif­ visit everybody in die precincts at widioul raising taxes. Rosser's campaign uses a grass­ soi ne nines twice a week," Rosser said. tary background and the eight or ferentiates the candidates. Carter said: least quarterly.... If die people aren't During die last budget negotia­ roots, door-to-door mediod, shaking Rosser stressed voting and encour­ nine years in banking I have a well- "We are selective. We are industry in die government men we have to tions, he discovered $900,000 in re­ hands widi individuals and depart­ aged everyone in die county to par­ rounded background," he said. oriented in the greater Altavista area." bring die government to diem." serve funding dial altered die course mental leaders. ticipate on Nov. 5. Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 The Champion, Page 5 House of Delegates, 24th District Wilkins seeks eighth Environment term in House motivates Pryor By SHANA HUFF government bodies to redistrict them­ By BEN LaFROMBOIS should educate citizens so they can Champion Reporter selves. Each district must be nearly City News Editor plan for themselves. Republican Vance Wilkins is equal in size and is determined by the Barbara Pryor declares herself the Pryor also decided to run on ac­ seeking reelection for an eighth term "one man, one vote" rule and the civil pro-choice, pro-environment candi­ count of Wilkins' record concerning in Virginia's House of Delegates. . rights laws. date running for the House of Dele­ the environment. Wilkins faces Independent can­ There are currently 12 Republican gates 24th District seat. As part of her plan, Pryor would didate Barbara Jean Pryor in the incumbents in the House of Dele­ She ran two years ago against Vance like to see utility companies take an Nov. 5 election for the 24th House gates, of which Wilkins "has been Wilkins and is running again on active role in conserving energy. of Delegates District. very much a leader," Alice Lynch, family, conservation and environ­ "Utility corporations should not be Important issues in Wilkin's cam­ General Registrar for the city of mental issues. "If someone is con­ able to implement rate increases until paign include such topics as the Richmond, said. cerned about these issues, there is no an energy conservation program is handling of the state budget, educa­ Wilkins currently serves as the choice but to vote for me," she said. installed," she said. tion and the state prison system. delegate for the district which in­ "The energy is there, but we're not Vance Wilkins Pryor's opponent, Wilkins, Barbara Jean Pryor Wilkins said that each issue he is cludes Augusta, Rockbridge, Amherst prompted her to run by his stand on using it to our best advantage," she 24th House District confronted with receives equal and the city of Staunton. 24th House District abortion. Wilkins opposes abortion explained. Utilizing conservation attention. The decisions he makes An Amherst native, Wilkins be­ and supports sex education curricu­ techniques would eliminate the need concerning these issues are based came familiar with the political field Access to Justice Bill and the Gun lum in schools that promotes absti­ for new power plants since current the future," she said. upon one "guidepost." by debating in high school. Control Preemption Bill, both of nence, Pryor explained. power levels would be adequate to In the area of crime, communities "My guidepost for each campaign In the early 1960s after Wilkins which have become laws. The Equal "Abstinence may be the ideal but is supply the area, she said. can be more involved in rehabilita­ and the duties I perform in office is completed his service with the Armed Access to Justice Bill enables indi­ not realistic," Pryor said. To care for the environment, Pryor tion. "Individual counties should hold to protect the rights of the people," Forces, he became motivated to pur­ viduals to recover legal fees if they She would like to see Family Life sees the need for land use plans. dieir own nonviolent reformable of­ Wilkins said. sue politics and later chose to be a part are treated unfairly. The Gun Curriculum in schools. The curricu­ "Planning should be done for our fenders," she said. Wilkins stated that in preparation of the Republican party. Preemption Bill prohibits localities lum supports family planning and "the grandchildren, so that we leave the "People are more inclined to help for the upcoming campaign he is Wilkins was first elected to office from passing restrictive gun control choice issue," Pryor explained. world a better place," she explained. their own, and county relationships also emphasizing getting to know in 1977. Since then, he has served on regulations. Pryor believes having too many Pryor would like to support the would be more cost-effective," Pryor the people of his district, one-half Labor and Commerce committee. Another program Wilkins intro­ children stresses families. "They community, which is based in the explained. of which are new because of the He ahs also worked on such topics as duced is the Work Experience Pro­ have more children than they can family. "I think I'm a voice for "We need more schools before we state rcdistricting. and the issue of AIDS and Institu­ gram for welfare recipients. The bill, afford," she said. women, and most women are in­ need prisons. We need to build self- Every 10 years, following each tions for the Blind. which was passed, operates as a sav­ Pryor does not believe government volved in families; so I'm a voice for respect in young people and supply census, it is required by law for local Wilkins also introduced the Equal ings to the taxpayers. should determine family planning but families and a voice for children and diem widi job skills," she said. Virginia Senate, 23rd District Schewel seeks fifth Thurber runs term in senate write-in campaign By MARILYN GLASGOW will kick in. By CHRISTOPHER HOLDEN sis," Thurber said. Special to The Champion For instance, Lynchburg's mills Champion Reporter She grouped Gov. L. Douglas Sen. Elliot S. Schewel (D) is run­ tax is higher man any locality in Vir­ Jane Thurber, running as an Inde­ Wilder among diose who are propo­ ning for his fifth term in the ginia. The leaders of the common­ pendent, is opposing incumbent Sen. nents of mat crisis. Virginia Senate. wealth will look at the various taxes Elliot Schewel in his bid for a fifth "Wilder'sown personal crisis stems Schewel discussed issues such as within die locality; and if they think term in die Virginia Senate on the from Democrats' big spending, big educational disparity and inadequate taxes can be raised, it is die localities' basis of "strong moral differences." taxing habits mat produce financial prison facilities and praised Gov. L. responsibility to prove to mem diat "My biggest goal is to make a strong emergency situations. I believe we Douglas Wilder's performance in a die people cannot be taxed further. statement for conservative beliefs. I cannot continue to do diat." recent interview. There is a large disparity between am solidly pro-family, pro-life, and Thurber also attributed many of her The problem of educational dis­ die wealthier northern Virginia coun­ pro-traditional beliefs," Thurber said. strong beliefs to difficulties she has parity has caused some counties to ties and die poorer rural counties. She explained that her strong be­ overcome in her own life and a con­ sue the commonwealth because they Schewel cited inadequate prison Elliot Schewel liefs and background would not allow version experience in 1981. Jane Thurber say they are not getting the money facilities as another pressing issue 23rd Senate District her to see Schewel run unopposed. "There have been a lot of lessons I 23rd Senate District that is owed to them. facing Virginia. More money is "My background includes a family have had to learn through the years," Schewel said: 'They are getting needed for construction of prisons on Central Virginia Community College history mat dates back to relatives Thurber said. "I have had to over­ mission field and finish out my life." the money due to them. State educa­ the state and local levels. has decreased funding for a program coming to Massachusetts in 164S and come problems with a marriage and Thurber stated diat her strengths tional funds are distributed accord­ He would like to have "regional diat helps employees and employers. an upbringing mat forces me to stand difficulties stemming from that. included a strong speaking and writ­ ing to a formula. The poorer coun­ jails" to better serve areas widi fewer One of Schewel's main priorities is to up for what I believe," she explained. There was even a time when I had ing ability, and a strong education ties get less. They are so far behind people. This would allow more local reinstate this funding. Thurber also said diat most of die wanted to take my own life; but God background, including a master's they still need more." control and access. Inside prisons, he Concerning Wilder'sperformance, major issues in the election have one was guiding me, even when I had no degree from Farleigh Dickinson The state formula determines how supports intensive rehabilitation. Schewel said: "It is remarkable diat root problem. control. He brought me through those University. educational money is distributed To improve die economy, Schewel we had a $2.2 billion deficit for me "There is a crisis in the moral, spiri­ times, and now I feel I have a respon­ Thurber first ran against Schewel based on die stress level. The stress is looking to education, where there is biennium, (and) he was able to bal­ tual, and financial integrity of sibility to stand for what I believe in in 1984 when she received 700 votes level is determined by looking at currenUy a serious funding problem. ance die budget widiout any new Virginia's political system right now, through Him. If mis campaign would which, according to her, "wasn'tbad local taxes to see how much they can Local schools can't afford to carry taxes. He had a $200-million rainy and nearly all of die campaign issues not work out this time, one of my for being relatively new to the area be raised before die common wealth out state mandates. For instance, dav fund mat he kept intact" at stake stem from that integrity cri­ future goals would be to go to die and it being my first campaign." Campbell County Supervisor, Concord District Virginia Senate, 19th District Candidates offer diversity Hawkins runs with

By MARILYN GLASGOW would like some growth, planned for me," he said. Special to Th» Champion growth. I'm notlooking for New York Another candidate, Eddie Coun­ 10 years experience Three candidates are running in City or anything," he said. ter, is a project manager widi B & W the election for die Concord District M. C. Jefferson served in Viet­ and is running as a Republican. By DEBORAH LJANKOWSKI Hawkins relates to die people he seat of die Campbell County Board nam and retired from die Air Force Industrial development and landfills Special to The Champion serves. of Supervisors on Nov. 5. after 27 years. The main issues in die are Gunter's main concerns. Gunter Charles R. Hawkins is running for "Public service is something I've Ron Buchanan is president of campaign, according to Jefferson, wants toattrac t new business because reelection die Virginia State Senate always strived for," he said. "I'm Rivermont Dry Cleaning & Laun­ who is running as an Independent, "business growtii can enhance die in die 19th District. willing tostan d for die people's rights dry, Inc. are die environment and economic county tax revenue while avoiding As a conservative Republican, and what tiieybeliev e in." Buchanan, who is running as an development. burdensome tax increases. This is a Hawkins is running unopposed for Since he is running widiout oppo­ Independent, said the major issues "I am a very strong environmental­ way to broaden die tax base for die district chairman of die Virginia sition, no leading campaign issues are open government and school ist," Jefferson said. He wants active county and provide employment for Senate. The 19th District includes exist. He attributes "money and die board selection. involvement by members of die com­ die people of die county," he said. Campbell County, Pittsylvania lack thereof' as die primary concern "It is important for die public to be munity to prevent litter and illegal Gunter said dial one factor busi­ County and die city of Danville. of die 19th District. able to sit and hear what is being dumping. But that will not be an easy nesses look at when locating is die "I've been instrumental concern­ "Adapting to die transition from discussed at meetings," he said. task since die cost of trash disposal school system. "Campbell County ing several legislation bills. One bill an agrarian-driven state to an urban- Charles Hawkins Buchanan said mat over a period of has gone up at both die city and schools enjoy an excellent reputation. includes die citing of landfills," driven state is die greatest challenge 19th Senate District time he has gone to meetings where county dumps. We must foster mat reputation by Hawkins said in a recent interview. facing Virginia," Hawkins said. He this was not die case. In addition to die issues, Jefferson providing resources to maintain die "The landfill must first be ap­ believes diat it will take well into die interfere in religion, die family, et­ In addition, Buchanan said, "I am discussed how he would view his role schools. That educational system can proved by me county in which it is 1990s for this transition to be com­ cetera and dictate their pursuits. frustrated widi die way school boards on die board if elected. provide die future employers we are located; men die state may approve plete and for Virginians to adjust Society is based on die commu­ are decided in our state. We need to "A board member should be re­ trying to attract," Gunter said. the site." He explained diat his conservative nity, the family and die church," elect our school boards. This is one sponsible to die people," he said. He Anodier concern for Gunter is die Hawkins has served 10 years as a views are founded on die conviction Hawkins said, "not die govern­ of die main concerns of die public. would focus on what die people have creation of private landfills. Currendy, member of Virginia's House of Dele­ dial die basic thrust of government ment." We really don't have any say in who to say and would set up town meet­ die county does not have a policy to gates. A lifelong resident of Virginia should be kept in check. Hawkins has spent $18,000 on his is picked. That person doesn't have ings to g i v e an opportunity to be heard. control this problem, he explained. and an independent businessman, "The government must not try to campaign for the Nov. S election. to answer to you because you didn't "I am a people person. I like to "We don't want to establish private elect him," he said. listen. When you really and truly lis­ landfills all over die county. We must Campbell County Supervisor, Sunburst District "I really have no say. Government ten, you find out what die people maintain control of it or tilings will Carpenter runs Carpenter's Market and Video Store ties," Carpenter said. has taken dial away," B uchanan said. want," he said. gel out of hand," he said. located on Leesville Road serves as "I love people, and I have no fur­ He cited die example of prayer not In relating die strengths that he Because of his involvement in unopposed campaign headquarters. Carpenter ther political ambition than to serve being allowed in public schools. would bring to die office, Jefferson community activities, Gunter inter­ said diat the same good sense dial die people of this area. When I am Concerning government involve­ said he has an understanding of how acts widi and is accessible to die By ERICY0DER kept him in business for 20 years able to help someone widi tiieir ment, he said, "I believe in less gov­ local politics work; and after 11 years people. "Widi my 12 years of serving Champion Reporter applies to die affairs of die county. Social Security benefits, or assist After a recent redistricting, die ernment, not more government—as experience in die Pentagon, he "un­ on the school board, I feel like now I A resident of Campbell County for diem in some otiier channel of gov­ Sunburst Dislrictof Campbell County litde as possible in county life." derstands how die political arm of die can expand die service I can give to 30 years, Carpenter is running as an ernment, I feel dial I have done my has been reduced in size by 70 per­ independent. "I vote for people not Buchanan said dial his years as a federal government works." die county as a whole," he said. job," Carpenter said. cent; but Larry Carpenter, who is parties. Sometimes you can lose business leader in die community At one point he was responsible He sees this as a suengtii he will Carpenter is on die Regent 2,000 running unopposed for county super­ touch widi your constituents if you prepared him for die position on die for helping Vietnam POWs relocate bring to die office, in addition to his board. His focus is on controlled visor, will still represent approxi­ gel too caught up in political Board of Supervisors. His thoughts upon their return to die Washington, education, which includes a master's growtii, and he feels diat his area mately 6,500 people. struggles. I feel dial I am able to on die future of Campbell County D.C., area. He described this as a degree in business administration needs to be selective about what In business for 20 years, work widi people from both par­ are to "keep it simple and rural. We "people program." "A very plus lime from Lynchburg College. kind of new industry is needed. Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 The Champion, Page 7 You still can't take it with you — if there's anything left to take By CYNDI STROUD The least expensive place to be bur­ variables involved, the company will funeral service, casket, flowers, mu­ "There are several things we can do. protection," Dale Robertson of Blue Champion Reporter ied in Lynchburg is at Old Methodist not quote prices over the phone. They sic, and everything necessary to help We can have mediate cremation which Ridge Cremation Service said. Editor's Note: In the spirit of Hal­ Cemetery for $175. encourage people to visit their gardens the procession go smoothly for the includes the price of permits and re­ One last item is the tombstone. loween and Scaremare, The Cham­ "Spring Hill Cemetery charges $350 and further investigate prcpaymentplans. family and loved ones. For a metal moval of the body. This is $940. Next "Our smallest tombstone, a granite pion offers this look at the cost of per space, no tax. This price is set and "Usually when a person dies, the casket, the price is around $2,300, and we offer a service with details which marker, is $225. A granite upright is death. covers supply of tent and chairs, escort family has 48 hours to take care of all for a cloth covered casket, $2,000. But ranges from $1,200 to $1,500. $419. A companion monument (for They say you can't take it with you, from funeral home to cemetery, tend­ the official business. When a woman's since their are so many variables and "We also offer rented caskets for the two persons) is $800. And a bronze but considering the price of a funeral ing of the land and lowering of casket, husband dies, it is much more helpful different preferences, it is difficult to service if the family wants it and then companion is $1,300. These are the these days there may not be much left sealing the vault and laying the flow­ for the husband to have taken care of put a set price on our services. These cremate the body. This ranges from standard prices which may vary with to take ers — the works," Thurman Wallace, the arrangements before hand," a local two prices will, cover the standard $2,500 to $3,000. We do suggest that size," Mrs. Bear of Bear and Son There is no set price for entering the secretary of treasury at Spring Hill funeral company spokesperson said. services." people prearrange a payment plan for Memorial Stone Company said. afterlife. Many of the services to con­ Cemetery said. There are several types of services to Diuguid Funeral Service is another sider are the funeral home and cost of Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Fort choose from which will further vary option for a Lynchburg resident the ceremonial service, type of casket, Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum, the price of the funeral. These include "For our standard service we charge flowers, music, cemetery prices for a and Virginia Memorial Park and graveside services, chapel services or $2,300 plus the price of the casket plot of land and type of burial and the Mausoleum are owned by the same services in a funeral home. Caskets can range from $450 as the price of the tombstone. company. They have approximately It may be wise to check out several simplest up to $6,200 for a bronze, It is wise to consider where you 27 different gardens and offer several funeral homes, as their prices and op­ ornate casket" Stafford Woodall, of would like to be buried and arrange a different types of burials including tions also vary. Diuguid Funeral Services, said. prepayment plan before you die. This garden clip, mausoleum (above-ground Carl Hutcherson of the Carl B. Hutch- Another option is cremation. Blue alleviates an enormous amount of stress burial), and Westminster (one on top erson Funeral Home explained: "Stan­ Ridge Cremation Service offers sev­ from those left behind. of the other). Because of the many dard prices at our home include the eral services.

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Page B-1, The Champion editorial Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 tians be perfect? Yes, Local attorney Jeff Somers is God defines perfection ety years Him. eared to NELSON Even though we will not achieve a attacks LU in Lynchburg paper [ am the perfect state until we are with the Lord e.andbc CHAPMAN (1 John 3:2), we are to aim to be like Editor's Note: An article in the She bases her report on Somers' al­ recently, we felt that our school was le­ Staff Columnist God. In other words, we should try to Oct. 29 issue of the Lynchburg legations that Liberty submitted very similar in religious and behav­ gation of be sinless and holy like God Himself. ay unto feet," He means for us to strive to be The more we live like die Lord, the News & Daily Advance has brought "false evidence" in court. ioral pattern with Regent University. the Lord perfect or like Him. more we're conformed into His image. sharp response from Dr. Jerry Vertefeuille talked with Mark Both schools are in Virginia. 19:2)." A sculptor can take months or even The more we're conformed into His Falwell, chancellor of Liberty DeMoss, spokesman for Falwell, "The Virginia statute is very simple perfect years to mold and shape his work. image, me more we love Jesus. The University. The News reported, and Falwell himself. In her article, regarding tax-free bond issues. It iCIand What may seem insignificant to you more we love Jesus, die more we'll be perfect or sinless (because our love based on allegations by Lynchburg Falwell's comments and response to simply requires 'that a school be is 1:4)." and me is of the most importance to God: ye that expert With a chisel in hand, he spills over into obedience). attorney Jeff Somers, that Liberty the spurious allegations of Somers liberal arts, regionally accredited, Ives, and works for hours on the most tiny fea­ Remember that old saying, "Prac­ University officials gave false evi­ were barely touched on page one. and not exclusively training pastors, I am ture of his work. Why strenuously work tice makes perfect"? Well, that saying dence during the 1989 tax-exempt Most of Falwell's comments ap­ priests or rabbis.' Liberty, like Re­ on something insignificant? Because is not true with trying to be holy like validation hearings. peared toward the end of the article gent, met those criteria. X even he is working or striving for perfection, God. We have to say, "Practice (obedi­ ence and holy living) makes perma­ FalwelFs response follows: on page three, which, of course, gave "Further, our counsel had advised :aven is he labors relentlessly. A good sculptor will aim to hit the mark of perfection nent." That is, though we will never be In an Oct. 29, 1991, article, ap­ them very little weight or strength. us that scores of religious schools intsusto (to make his work look real or without perfect with our current sinful nature pearing on the front page of the Falwell told Vertefeuille that the across America, including Loyola as God error), but the more he seems to near until we are with Jesus, our striving to Lynchburg News and Daily Ad­ Liberty University Board of Trus­ University of Baltimore, a Jesuit he Lord perfection, the further away it seems. be holy lets Christ mold us into His vance, staff writer Jan Vertefeuille tees had made significant changes in school, had also recently done tax- t..," He In the same sense, wearecommanded image, which permanently (eternally) you and changes us. continued her on-going coverage of its outdated catalogs and other printed exempt bond issues. Our board was by the Lord to be holy and perfect. Like t be per- the sculptor, we are to strive to live We have all said at one time or Liberty University. This time, she absolutely committed to making no materials long before any tax-ex­ 12:7:13- every part of our lives with holiness another, "I want to be just like him/her focused on the allegations of a local empt bond issue was contemplated. theological or policy changes which (perfection and sinlessness). Yet, like when I grow up!" Well instead of being attorney who is described by one "Those changes," according to Fal­ would compromise our mission or iId never the sculptor, the closer we seem to get like your dad, mom, or any other hero Lynchburg attorney as "an unem­ well, "were made in order to reflect biblical integrity." hing we to being like God (perfect and holy), you admired as you were growing up, strive to be like the Lord today. ployed Jewish attorney on his per­ the very substantive progress and Falwell continued: "When the Vir­ be "per- the more we fall short of being like sonal anti-Christian crusade." academic expansion of the univer­ ginia Supreme Court invalidated the In the article, Vertefeuille printed a sity since its origin in 1971." favorable ruling of the Lynchburg Hart of the Matter chart showing evidence given by Lib­ Falwell also told Vertefeuille that Circuit Court, Liberty decided to do erty in the tax-exempt validation "in his opinion, Somers is on an anti- a taxable bond issue. At that point, hearings in 1989. Under the column, Christian crusade and anything he more than 18 months ago, Liberty titled "Evidence in Court," she gives says is tainted with his bigotry. Most was no longer obligated to do any­ becoming another one statements under subjects like the Lynchburgers remember that it was thing that might have been required Honor Code, Mandatory Drug Test­ Somers who also opposed tax-free under a tax-exempt bond issue. lumbling, grumbling pessimists" ing, The School's Distinctiveness and status for the Old Time Gospel Hour "However, since most of the one who • You refuse to drive on die highway Institutional Purposes. She then, in a in 1986. The Virginia state legisla­ changes which Liberty agreed to in •u know, because "objects inmirrormaybecloser separate juxtaposed column, lists ture eventually granted Old Time the tax-exempt validation hearing tes Walt DAVID HART tiian tiiey appear." the actual wording in the 1991-1993 Gospel hour its tax exemption in were, in reality, changes we had made y're just Staff Columnist • You complain tiiat die "Respect" Liberty student handbook, The Lib­ spite of Somers." long before any tax-exempt bond cards in die cafeteria aren' t big enough to write your complaint on. erty Way. Falwell said: "No false evidence issue was contemplated, most of those ual who 1 possible perspective. • You never do laundry for fear tiiat Throughout her article, she gives a was given by anyone in the LU tax- changes were left intact." i. When "Martha, would you look at that. a good-looking member of die oppo­ number of other examples where the exempt validation hearings. When Falwell added: "Evangelism 101 ikely to Just look at that. Why can't they ever site sex will see your underwear. current Liberty University catalog Liberty University was advised by was to have been eliminated as a dry off die stupid trays before tiiey • You faithfully watch "McGyver," and other documents are alleged to its bond counsel that CBN Univer­ required course, and this material )m have bring diem out here! Don't they real­ hoping he'll mess up his hair, lose his . In fact, woman and die in a jail cell. differ from the testimony which was sity (now Regent University) had suc­ ize it's dangerous to carry four bowls yjust to of Lucky Charms on a wet tray?!" If you see yourself in any of die given in the validation hearing. cessfully done a tax-free bond issue Please see Falwell, Page B-2 i aren't Lest you be transformed into one of previous examples, I'm not claiming those mumbling, grumbling pessimists, dial you 're a psychologically disturbed credible it is imperative that you recognize die person. However, if you identify widi out it. A symptoms. Perhaps die following all die mentioned criteria, I suggest .. . r jborrow scenarios will indicate if you too are a you're teetering on die edge. money from. They never expect to be pessimist Believeme, nobody likes to be around paid back. You might be a pessimist if... a negative person 24 hours a day. True, As college students, we are often • You disagree with the local weather being alone may give you some valu­ molded by the attitudes and beliefs of person, claiming it's partly cloudy able study time, but sacrificing your those around us. If we are surrounded instead of partly sunny. social life by constantly complaining by people who harbor negative feel­ • You refuse to browse th-nigh a just isn't worth it ings and exhibit a spirit of complain­ garage sale, contending any thing priced I tli ink 1 '11 go eat dinner now. I hope ing, we too become pessimistic in our that low must be junk. it's not another cereal night Captain Liberty & Flame By DUANNE BARBOUR

photo by Andy Pwfcnon Die gospel quartet 4-Hlm performed at LU during Homecoming Weekend. A large crowd mjoyed the performance by the former members of TRUTH, who were named the best new jroup by the Gospel Music Association in 1990. Page 6, The Champion opinion Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 jpfcUFglll Thomas a victim Editorial of "brutal character "...Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty." assassination" II Corinthians 3:17 Editor, Judge Thomas is suffering from a brutal, slanderous character assassina­ tion attempt I think it is contemptible Cultural ignorance leads that information alleging sexual har­ assment is so conveniently available as political weaponry. to a divided campus Regardless of the validity of the charges against Thomas, that the whole Back and forth, like a bunch of kids fighting over whose dad of it was used as a manipulation to de­ can beat up whom, the debate over the Confederate flag has stroy a man unfairly is obvious. Clar­ raged in the editorial pages of The Champion during the past ence Thomas was never afforded an opportunity to reconcile the situation few weeks. The uproar has clarified a more widespread and between him and his adviser-assistant more serious problem on our campus: ignorance about people It is not fair for him not to have that op­ whose backgrounds differ from our own. Mr. "Cultural Diversity" takes a ride portunity, and it is not fair for him to Similarly, in a survey of racial attitudes conducted by the have to deal with it now in this way. The claims of perverted comments Cultural Awareness Committee last year, most students said The Firing Line in ,..••— • • and pornographic innuendo are slan­ ignorance about other cultures causes most of the cultural ^^ der, not helpful information regarding tension at LU. the nominee — slander! It grieves me Although we might all have Christianity in common, we David Duke? Say it ain't so! and is unfair to me that the word of this probably vary as much as any group one could find anywhere. woman should stir up this process so this new "political force?" much. Each of us has been shaped by his background You gotta hate him, but... Many Duke supporters point to his I can expect the future is bleak for The categories we could split ourselves into are numerous. As election time rolls around once Douglas R. Dempsey conservative policies. People are tired more, an interesting scenario has de­ anyone of conviction wanting any sig­ Blacks, whites, Chinese, Koreans, Romanians, Canadians, of subsidizing the lazy, the unambi­ nificant role in political leadership. veloped in the Louisiana governor's Feature/Opinion Editor tious and the spoiled who siphon off Nigerians, Scots and Norwegians represent only a a few of the race. David Duke, the unclaimed Martin Fisher tax money and threaten to suck dry the Lynchburg many races and nationalities at LU. In addition, we could Republican who has been shunned by state, and national, pocketbook. divide ourselves by regions — Northerners, Southerners, his party's leaders, including George of a white supremacist group. Duke has taken a strong stand against Westerners, Easterners and Midwestemers. Bush, has won a primary election and Sure, Duke has a lot of supporters the nation's socialistic leanings which has a chance of becoming a governor. who cling to the backwoods notions of seek to take from those who work and Student responses were We cannot change our backgrounds or the way our pasts Duke, as you may know, is a former the Klan. But he is also garnering a lot have affected us, but we can choose to use our college years to give to those who don't. In a reces­ "greatly disturbing" grand wizard with the Ku Klux Klan. of mainstream support; enough, in fact, sion, where it seems nobody really has seek opportunities to understand people fromothercultures— The Klan, as you may know, is that that he is now considered a political enough, such stands are popular. Editor, whether we define that culture as race, nationality, denomina­ narrow-minded bunch whodon'tseem force with whom to be reckoned. "You gottogetsomeof these leeches It disturbed me greatly to read the tion or home state. to like anybody. "He cannot be laughed away; he off your legs," said Carolyn Fields, a responses in the "Answers Please" So how is it that a former leader of an cannot be denounced away. Anyone We can most easily find and develop friendships with people divorced mother of four who was raised column this week. extremist group like the Klan has risen who thinks he's not a real political in public housing. When asked "What do you tiiink whose backgrounds, likes and dislikes are similar to our own. to such political heights? Surely the force is dreaming," said Gus Weill, a Such feelings, while not often spo­ about the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas But if we take the risk of reaching out to those different from people of Louisiana aren't embracing longtime political analyst in Louisiana. ken aloud, seem to run strong in the controversy," students responded with ourselves, we will find the rewards great. Spending time with the racist ideals and primitive thinking The question, then, is what created veins of many people who are just neat cliches accusing Hill of lying. people from different cultures will open our eyes to new ways plain "fed up" with the current system. Many of those who responded simply of looking at the world, ourselves, our own backgrounds, * jQ TOP TEN COUNTDQ> "I have to live off of one-third of my regurgitated extremist views spawned paycheck (because of high taxes), and by the views of the honorable male Christ, God and life in general. that's why I'm fed up," another Duke Republican senators at the hearing. "Enjoy cultural differences," Jan Johnson, a Christian free­ By Douglas R. Dempsey supporter said. Didany respondents watch the hear­ lance writer, wrote in the June 1990 issue of Focus on the Feature/Opinion Editor Other Duke policies include an end ings on TV or is all their information Family. "These things don't have to divide us. Differences Rejected categories to preferential treatment for minorities received from second-hand opinion? <:an make life more interesting and expand our perspective. in hiring and promotions and an end to As students at Liberty, we should be for the cafeteria-Jeopardy affirmative action, which many people able to have minds of our own. The "Ethnic acceptance is a condition of the heart and not easily game perceive to be a policy of reverse dis­ recent hearings cannot simply be dis­ changed crossing each other's thresholds is a key it's ft 10. Things that make the Jell-0 wiggle. crimination. missed nonchalantly by elevating one also interaction that brings respect and camaraderie.... To me, * It's a shame that a man as morally person's character at the expense of racial acceptance is also a spiritual issue.... Our prejudice 9. Little fuzzy things we found float­ offensive as Duke, who a decade ago another. Rather, we should consider shows that we think our own physical characteristics and founded the National Association for the positive aspect of the hearings and ft ing in the deep fryer. the Advancement of White People, confront the ugly issue brought for­ cultures are better than others,'" she wrote. 8. Gerbil McNuggets and other should be the one to ride to the rescue ward — sexual harassment If we can all begin to use the variety of cultures at LU to things we only serve on weekends. of the middle class. Liberty students should be aware of enrich our own lives instead of allowing the differences to ft Make no mistake. Duke's racist what sexual harassment is and how to divide and cause pain, we will be one step closer to achieving 7. Places to hide dead rodents. background hasn't been purged from deal with it The Working Woman's Institutesays unity in Christ. * 6. Fun things to do with road kill. his record, and it is unacceptable bag­ gage in a nationstriving for equality. that sexual harassment is "any unwanted Perhaps if we all make the effort to step out of our comfort­ ft 5. Nasty tricks for the health But after two decades of tax-and- attention of asexual nature from some­ able little worlds and seek to really understand and appreciate inspector. spend and give-it-away politics, many one in the workplace that creates dis­ people with different backgrounds, the following verse will * pecplearereadytotrysomethingradical. comfort and/or interferes w ith the job." become a practical, daily reality at LU: 4. Practical jokes that involve rat The special interest groups, which for Granted, I have my doubts as to whether or not Hill was speaking the "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor ft poison. so long held the voters hostage to their every whim, are being put on alert. truth, and I am glad that Thomas was free, there is neither male or female; for ye are all one in Christ * 3. Homicide convictions of the cook. David Duke. His triumph could confirmed by die senate for the Su­ Jesus." Galatians 3:28. 2. Things that scamper across the mean the end of a lot of perks for a lot preme Court But the one tiling that of people. It could also signal the be­ stands out in my mind from the hear­ ft kitchen during dinner. ginning of an era in which everybody ings is that sexual harassment was given 1. Stuff we scraped off the bottom of v is expected to work for a living and the national attention. The Champion government at last gets off the back Also.Ms. Peters, why were no women Box 20000 Liberty University *VtJthe dessert tray. ^ and out of the wallet of Joe Taxpayer. asked their opinion on die issue? Lynchburg, VA 24506-8001 David Duke. You gotta hate him, Tracy Grissinger (804) 582-2471 but.. Please see Forum, Page 7 Jeffrey A. Cota Editor-in-Chief Debbie Reece/ Jim Woolace Amanda Schweinsburg Advertising/Sales Manager nswers, Please By Danielle Peters Mike Gathman AW e asked students Copy Editors Sports Editor Dawn K. Looney "How do you feel about Christians News Editor Jeff Smith Photo Editor Ben LaFrombois celebrating Halloween?" Anita Wells City News Editor Ad Production Manager Douglas R. Dempsey Prof. Ann Wharton "Halloween is a "I don't think it's wrong "I think that celebrating Feature/Opinion Editor Adviser holiday that Chris­ for little children to cele­ Halloween as an evil or The Champion is distributed every Tuesday while school is in session. The opinions tians should not cele­ brate Halloween because Satanic holiday is wrong. expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of Liberty University. brate since it does tiiey're out to have fun Perhaps we could celebrate not represent posi­ and get candy. I don't feel All Saints Day...or even tive Christian as­ tiiat...has a negative ef­ the changing of the sea­ The Champion Forum pects." fect on them." sons..." Tamara Witt Steve Gardner John Dickey Policies MadisonHeights,Va. Fort Dix, N.J. Decatur, 111. The Champion welcomes right to accept, reject or edit members of the community to any letter received, according submit letters to the editor on to the policies of The Cham­ "The roots of Hal­ any subject. pion "The world takes Hallo­ "Kids enjoy Halloween, Letters should not exceed 300 The deadline for all letters loween might be evil, ween as a holiday for the but I feel as if one should words and must be signed. The is 6 p.m. Thursday. but today it has lost devil. It is a day set aside stay away from such things Champion asks that all letters Please address all letters to muchofitsoccultic to celebrate demons.ghosts as witches because of the be typed. "Editor, The Champion" and implications. I see and so forth." satanic implications." All material submitted be­ drop them off in DH 109 or nothing wrong with comes the property of The mail to Box 22581, Liberty ...candy and fun." Champion. University, Lynchburg, Va. Bob Foster Jeanne Eugene Kerry A. Rutigliano The Champion reserves the 24506-8001. Flint, Mich. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. White Hill, Va. Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 The Champion, Page 7 You still can't take it with you — if there's anything left to take By CYNDI STROUD The least expensive place to be bur­ variables involved, the company will funeral service, casket, flowers, mu­ "There are several things we can do. protection," Dale Robertson of Blue Champion Reporter ied in Lynchburg is at Old Methodist not quote prices over the phone. They sic, and everything necessary to help We can have mediate cremation which Ridge Cremation Service said. Editor's Note: In the spirit of Hal­ Cemetery for $175. encourage people to visit their gardens the procession go smoothly for the includes the price of permits and re­ One last item is the tombstone. loween and Scaremare, The Cham­ "Spring Hill Cemetery charges $350 and further investigate prcpaymentplaas. family and loved ones. For a metal moval of the body. This is $940. Next "Our smallest tombstone, a granite pion offers this look at the cost of per space, no tax. This price is set and "Usually when a person dies, the casket, the price is around $2,300, and we offer a service with details which marker, is $225. A granite upright is death. covers supply of tent and chairs, escort family has 48 hours to take care of all foracloth covered casket, $2,000. But ranges from $1,200 to $1,500. $419. A companion monument (for They say you can't take it with you, from funeral home to cemetery, tend­ the official business. When a woman's since their are so many variables and "We also offer rented caskets for the two persons) is $800. And a bronze but considering the price of a funeral ing of the land and lowering of casket, husband dies, it is much more helpful different preferences, it is difficult to service if the family wants it, and then companion is $1,300. These are the these days there may not be much left sealing the vault and laying the flow­ for the husband to have taken care of put a set price on our services. These cremate the body. This ranges from standard prices which may vary with to take ers — the works," Thurman Wallace, the arrangements before hand," a local two prices will, cover the standard $2,500 to $3,000. We do suggest that size," Mrs. Bear of Bear and Son There is no set price for entering the secretary of treasury at Spring Hill funeral company spokesperson said. services." people prearrange a payment plan for Memorial Stone Company said. afterlife. Many of the services to con­ Cemetery said. There are several types of services to Diuguid Funeral Service is another sider are the funeral home and cost of Briarwood Memorial Gardens, Fort choose from which will further vary option for a Lynchburg resident the ceremonial service, type of casket, Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum, the price of the funeral. These include "For our standard service we charge flowers, music, cemetery prices for a and Virginia Memorial Park and graveside services, chapel services or $2,300 plus the price of the casket. plot of land and type of burial and the Mausoleum are owned by the same services in a funeral home. Caskets can range from $450 as the price of the tombstone. company. They have approximately It may be wise to check out several simplest up to $6,200 for a bronze, It is wise to consider where you 27 different gardens and offer several funeral homes, as their prices and op­ ornate casket," Stafford Woodall, of rOSr would like to be buried and arrange a different types of burials including tions also vary. Diuguid Funeral Services, said. prepayment plan before you die. This garden clip, mausoleum (above-ground Carl Hutcherson of the Carl B. Hutch- Another option is cremation. Blue alleviates an enormous amountof stress burial), and Westminster (one on top erson Funeral Home explained: "Stan­ Ridge Cremation Service offers sev­ from those left behind. of the other). Because of the many dard prices at our home include the eral services.

An apple a day not only keeps the doctor Can Christians be perfect? Yes, away; it also provides lots of nutrients As the days grow colder, brightly The association reported that dozens but only as God defines perfection colored leaves aren't the only things DEBBIE of varieties are grown in Virginia, but "And when Abram was ninety years Him. the traditional favorites have been the falling off trees. Lots of fresh Virginia REECE old and nine, the Lord appeared to NELSON Even though we will not achieve a apples are too. Red and Golden Delicious varieties. Abram, and said unto him, I am the perfect state until we are with the Lord Apples are one of America's most Copy Editor However, the types range in taste from Almighty God; walk before me, and be CHAPMAN (1 John 3:2), we are to aim to be like popular fruits. In fact, many myths, sweet to tart, "something for every .thou EEBEECI (Genesis 17:1)." Staff Columnist God. In other words, we should try to legends and folktales revolve around folacin. In addition, one apple supplies taste," the growers said. "Speak unto all the congregation of be sinless and holy like God Himself. the apple: 12 milligrams or one-fifth of the U.S. The Virginia farmers are particu­ the children of Israel, and say unto feet" He means for us to strive to be The more we live like the Lord, the •An apple a day will keep the doctor RDA for Vitamin C for the day. larly proud of their apples. "No other them, Yeshall beHOLY: for I theLord perfect or like Him. more we're conformed into His image. away. The pectin in the apple may help apple in the world is as crunchy, juicy your God am holy (Leviticus 19:2)." A sculptor can take months or even The more we're conformed into His • As American as apple pie. reduce cholesterol, and the high per­ and tasty as an apple grown in Vir­ "But let patience have her perfect years to mold and shape his work. image, the more we love Jesus. The • Johnny Appleseed spent his life centage of boron may help the body ginia. To this day, no one can resist work, that ye may be PERFECT and What may seem insignificant to you more we love Jesus, the more we'll be wanderingaroundthecountrysideplant- retain calcium, recent research has them,"arecentadvertisementclaimed. entire, wanting nothing (James 1:4)." and me is of the most importance to perfect or sinless (because our love ing apple trees. shown. Maybe it's time you judged for your­ "For I am the Lord your God: ye that expert With a chisel in hand, he spills over into obedience). • The serpent used an apple to tempt Apples also have the advantage of self. shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and works for hours on the most tiny fea­ Remember that old saying, "Prac­ Eve in the garden. being easily stored and they travel well. So this fall, tempt yourself with a ye shall be HOLY: for I am ture of his work. Why strenuously work tice makes perfect"? Well, that saying Why so much attention to the apple? No preparation is necessary and they few apples, concentrating on all the holy...(Leviticus 11:44)." on something insignificant? Because is not true with trying to be holy like The first apple seeds and cuttings are the perfect size for a snack. wonderful nutrients they give your body. "Be ye therefore PERFECT, even he is working or striving for perfection, God. We have to say, "Practice (obedi­ came to America with the Pilgrims Apples are also versatile and blend While you're at it you can fit in a little as your Father which is in heaven is he labors relentlessly. A good sculptor ence and holy living) makes perma­ who established the Massachusetts Bay well with a variety of foods. They can exercise too by going to one of the perfect (Matthew 5:48)." will aim to hit the mark of perfection nent" That is, though we will never be Colony.DaleBrown reported in Ameri­ be chopped up and added to cold or hot apple tree farms in the area and picking CanwebeperfectasGodwantsusto (to make his work look real or without perfect with our current sinful nature can Cooking in the Time-Life Foods cereal in the morning, to a salad at your own. (If this sounds interesting, be? Yes, we can be perfect as God error), but the more he seems to near until we are with Jesus, our striving to of the World series. lunch, or eaten with grilled chicken or you can write for a free guide to "pick wants us to be. Now, when the Lord perfection, the further away it seems. be holy lets Christ mold us into His Because this fruit is so common in in a vegetable curry for supper. your own" apple and pumpkin farms at says," Be ye therefore perfect..," He In the same sense, wearecommanded image, which permanently (eternally) America, we tend to take it for granted. In addition, they are economical — the following address: Virginia De- doesn't mean to be perfect as you and by theLord tobe holy and perfect. Like changes us. Yet it not only tastes wonderful, but it especially this year when the Virginia partmentof Agriculture and Consumer I think. God knows we cannot be per-' the sculptor, we are to strive to live We have all said at one time or also provides a storehouse of nutrients Apple Grower's Association isexpect- Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, feet or sinless (Romans 3:10-12; 7:13- every part of our lives with holiness another, "I want to be just like him/her for the body. ing an abundantcrop despite the drought VA 23209 or call 1-800-284-9452.) 25). (perfection and sinlessness). Yet like when I grow up!" Well instead of being One average apple gives you five A recent advertisement from the asso­ What could taste better after a week Also.our precious Lord wouldnever the sculptor, the closer we seem to get like your dad, mom, or any other hero grams of fiber, 15 milligrams of cal­ ciation said that 400 million pounds of full of exhausting study and a day of demand us to do or be something we to being like God (perfect and holy), you admired as you were growing up, cium, 244 milligrams of potassium, 11 Virginia apples will have been har­ collecting apples than a tree-ripened, can't When the Lord says to be "per- the more we fall short of being like strive to be like the Lord today. RE of Vitamin A and 6 milligrams of vested by the end of the season. juicy, tart-sweet apple? LU Forum Continued from Page 5 Editor, out of this movement and any others In other words, the sexual harass­ Beware of becoming another one I enjoyed the editorial concerning that threatened their views. ment charges were used as a last minute the Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill con­ Not anymore. Now with Clarence vehicle to derail, or "Bork," Thomas. troversy which was indeed a circus and Thomas on the High Court and in the However, it utterly failed. Amen! of those "mumbling, grumbling pessimists" a national travesty. May I shed some spotlight this could very well change. Finally, our own president said it additional light on the matter. The Rev. Jesse Jackson now no longer best in his inaugural address when he Have you ever known someone who • You refuse to drive on the highway First, it was during the 1980s that has sweet dreams but horrible night­ said that "a new breeze is blowing." just loves to be negative? You know, because "objects in mirror may becloser brilliant men like Thomas Sewell and mares on what this means to radical For liberals, it is more likely a terrible the type of person who hates Walt DAVID HART than they appear." Walter Williams led the growing intel­ leftists like himself. hurricane that threatens to devastate all Disney movies because they're just Staff Columnist • You complain that the "Respect" lectual conservative black movement Second.duringlhesenatc'sattempted the radical, ugly landmarks that have too darn cute. cards in the cafeteria aren't big enough They offered refreshing and realistic inquisition/high-tech lynching, what desecrated our once beautiful Ameri­ A pessimist is an individual who to write your complaint on. advice to not only blacks but all Ameri­ was the real motivating factor? What can landscape. always expects the worst possible perspecuve. • You never do laundry for fear that cans on "how to succeed, not just sur­ was it that alarmed these liberal clowns John D. Dias outcome in any given situation. When "Martha, would you look at that a good-looking member of the oppo­ vive" in all walks of life. whose moral backbones consist of Jell- opportunity knocks, he's likely to Just look at that Why can't they ever site sex will see your underwear. Most of all, they stressed the work O? It was the proof in the judge's ideo­ CORRECTION: Last week's letter complain about the noise. dry off the stupid trays before they • You faithfully watch "McGyver," ethic over government handouts as the logical pudding that left a bitter taste in from Johnny Harris contained a I must confess that I seldom have bring them out here! Don't they real­ hoping he'll mess up his hair, lose his answer. Unfortunately, the "politically the dirty minds and mouths of the op­ grammatical error which was be­ any sympathy for a pessimist In fact ize it's dangerous to carry four bowls woman and die in a jail cell. correct" newsenterUiinmentmedia were posing senators. (Hey, hey, hey. Bill cause of an editorial change and not I purposely act twice as happy just to of Lucky Charms on a wet tray?!" If you see yourself in any of the almost always able to impose a black­ Cosby, are you listening?) the fault of the writer. show them how happy they aren't Lest you be transformed into one of previous examples, I'm not claiming Polite? No. Effective? Yes. those mumbling, grumbling pessimists, thai you 're a psychologically disturbed Other times, I realize the incredible it is imperative that you recognize the person. However, if you identify with value of a pessimist Think about it. A symptoms. Perhaps the following all the mentioned criteria, I suggest pessimist is the ideal person to borrow scenarios will indicate if you too are a you're teetering on the edge. In Concert... Believe me, nobody likes to be around money from. They never expect to be pessimist paid back. You might be a pessimist if... a negative person 24 hours a day. True, As college students, we are often • You disagree with the local weather being alone may give you some valu­ molded by the attitudes and beliefs of person, claiming it's partly cloudy able study time, but sacrificing your those around us. If we are surrounded instead of partly sunny. social life by constantly complaining by people who harbor negative feel­ • You refuse to browse tir mgh a just isn't worth it. ings and exhibit a spirit of complain­ garage sale, contending anything priced I think I'll go eat dinner now. Ihope ing, we too become pessimistic in our that low must be junk. it's not another cereal night Captain Liberty & Flame ByDUANNE BARBOUR

photo by Andy Padtreon The gospel quartet 4-Hlm performed at LU during Homecoming Weekend. A large crowd enjoyed the performance by the former members of TRUTH, who were named the best new group by the Gospel Music Association In 1990. wmm mm •I •• •

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Ex-KKprayeKr is th e nexleadet person will take it r runansd spok e frequentlfoy of hirs Christia statn e office NEW ORLEANS (UPI)-Ex-Ku This is a tough, serious business," Louisiana's chief executive. carried out under the administrations Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke (the state) to a higher level," Roemer Edwards said. faith and love of his family. "The voters are tired of Buddy of Roemer and Edwards. He doesn't and former Gov. Edwin Edwards said from his campaign headquarters Under state election law, there are "Polls are showing us gaining, Roemer's revolution," Edwards said apply any solutions. Duke appeals to Sunday were thrust into a runoff elec­ in Shreveport. no party primaries in Louisiana. All gaining, gaining," Duke said before Saturday. "They are aware of the the dark side." tion for the Louisiana governorship, Duke, a Republican who has been candidates run in one race regardless the polls closed Saturday. "Every poll number of times he has raised taxes. Roemer told a final campaign rally outpolling incumbent Buddy Roemer repudiated by the Republican Party of their affiliation. The candidate who shows us with momentum right now." There is a lot of disillusionment and in Baton Rouge that "The forces that who conceded defeat for his views, tried to downplay the gets the most votes wins - provided Roemer, r~ disap- would turn this state backward are With 92 percent of the vote rift as he spoke to supporters. that candidate's share exceeds 50 per­ 48, elected "Duke is very articulate, verypoint - alive and we must stop them." He in­ counted, Edwards led with 480,229 "I think we've got to realize some­ cent If no one garners more than 50 four years m e n t formed supporters he would shudder votes, or 34 percent Dukehad 452,827 thing very clearly, that the Republican percent, a runoff is scheduled pitting ago as a much a crowd -pleaser. But hewit h at the very thought of an Edwards- votes, or 32 percent, and Roemer had Party in this state and soon to be in this the two top vote-getters. Democrat, has a hollow message... (He) Roe­ Duke runoff. 387,778 votes, or 27 percent There country is becoming the voice of the Duke, 41, a former grand wizard of changed his appeals to the dark side." mer's Louisiana voters could send a posi­ were 10 other candidates, including working people of Louisiana," Duke the Ku Klux Klan fond of celebrating party affili­ lack of tive signal to the rest of the nation by - Edwin Edwards U.S. Rep. Clyde Holloway. said. Adolf Hitler's birthdays, is a charis­ ation to Re­ leader­ turning out in heavy support of his Former governor of Louisiana Roemer conceded defeat at 12:35 Duke also predicted backers of matic politician who won his first publican and ship and own candidacy, Roemer said. a.m. Sunday and said he would not Roemer will support him in the elective office in 1987, a suburban pickedunen- •• ;^^^=5^=^= his ina­ "It could be a positive if we reject take sides in the runoff between his runoff Nov. 16. New Orleans seat in the Louisiana dorsements and fund-raising visits to bility to work with the Legislature." politics of anger, hate and divisive- two challengers. Edwards thanked supporters for Legislature. Louisiana by President George Bush Speaking of his runoff oponent, ness," Roemer said. "My voters are independent, they'll placing him in a runoff slot and "giv­ Duke polled more than 40 percent of and Vice President Dan Quaylc. Edwaurds said,"Duke is very articu­ In addition, Roemer said, "It will be make up their own minds," Roemer, a ing me another chance." the vote statewide in an unsuccessful Edwards, 64, a Southern populist late, very much a crowd-pleaser. But a positive if the state does better than Democrat turned Republican, said. "The reason that I'm running... and fight in 1989 to topple incumbent U.S. Democrat who forged an alliance of he has a hollow message. He talks these national reporters expect 'Tonight the people spoke and they I think the reason I am going to win, I Sen. Bennett Johnston, D-La. Cajuns, blacks and organized labor to about drug dealers being on welfare, "They have come/over the last 50 said, Buddy, thanks but you didn't do think the people are beginning to real­ During the campaign, Duke recanted win his first term as governor in 1971, but can't name one. Duke talks about years, to expect the worst of the state," enough and I think that's fair. My ize, that hey, this is not a boy's job. his earlier Klan and pro-Nazi stances was bidding for his fourth term as welfare reform which already was Roemer concluded. Muslim fundamentalists free U.S. hostage Base. five months after her husband was kid happy to be out, finally. I'm looking at his release after so many years in Anderson and ThomasSutiierland, Base JeSSe lUrrier H"e was releasedOc fivemondisarterrierhusbandwaskid-t 21 by the Is­ happed Jan. 24,1987 in Beirut , where haooforwarv dto to b seeingmyfamilyane out finallv. I'md lookin friendse. aunjust hist release captivity afte. Wr es opra many thay tyear he iss in diaAndersot Israel'n san repeated Thond attackS Sutherls in southa ­ lamic Jihad for the Liberation of Pal­ he was a professor of mathematics and I wish to thank everybody for all their good health and will soon be reunited ern Lebanon could hamper Perez de meets his estine after nearly five years' captivity computer help." A with his family. Cuellar's efforts to resolve die hos­ and was immediately taken to Damas­ science at "I'm very happy to be out, U.N. "We cannot forget that others re­ tage standoff. 4-year-old cus, Syria, where he was turned over Beirut Uni­ finally. I'm looking forward spokesman main hostage," the statement said. "We Security sources in Hasbaya, to U.S. officials. versity Col­ in New call again for the safe, immediate and Lebanon, said the Arab prisoners re­ Turner, looking upbeat and relaxed, lege. to seeing my family and York said unconditional release of all those in leased Oct. 21 by Israel were taken daughter smiled and waved as he walked into Turner friends. I wish to thank Secretary- the region who are held hostage out­ from the Khiyam prison inside Israel's the hospital, accompanied by U.S. Am­ was released everybody for all their help." General side the process of law. We also seek a self-declared "security zone" to the WIESBADEN, GERMANY (UPI) bassador Robert Kimmit and his hours after Javier full accounting of those who have died headquarters of die pro-Israeli South - Jesse Turner — Jesse Turner, the American hos­ wife. Banners hung from the hospital Israel freed Perez de in captivity, including return of their Lebanon Army militia near the vil­ tage freed by Muslim fundamental­ balconies, including one reading, 14 Arabs Freed U.S. hostage Cuellar remains. lage of Marjeyoun, 37 miles south of ists in Lebanon, stepped off a U.S. "Welcome Home, Jesse 'the Idahoan' held in 5 as welcomed "We appreciate the efforts of all Beirut military plane on Oct 22 to set eyes Turner," and another urging him to southern Lebanon and a 15th from an news of Turner's release. Perez de those who helped make this release They were handed over to repre­ on a 4-year-old daughter he has never "Keep the Faith." Israeli jail amid growing evidence the Cuellar played a lead role in the latest possible and welcome the humanitar­ sentatives of die International Com­ seen. U.S. officials said they expected his United Nations' efforts to end the 9- diplomacy surrounding the hostage ian efforts of the U.N. secretary-gen­ mittee of the Red Cross (ICRC). About 300 U.S. military staff and a Lebanese-born wife, Badr, would ar­ year-old stalemate were proving suc­ crisis. eral." The sources said, adding that die military medical facility were aboard rive from Boise during the night with cessful. Seven Western hostages remain In Washington, the White House Turner'sreleasecamedespiteawam- remaining five detainees were ex­ a Black Hawk helicopter that flew him the couple's daughter. held in Lebanon. issued a statement that said: "We re­ ing by a separate group, Islamic pected to be turned over to the ICRC from the nearby Rhein Main U.S. Air Mrs. Turner gave birth to the girl InDamascus,Tumersaid,"rmvery joice with Jesse Turner and his family Jihad, which holdsU.S. hostages Terry later. Defense moves to dismiss rape Baby girl dies after charges against Kennedy Smith eating tainted food WESTPALM BEACH, F4a. (UPI) - Prosecutor Moira Lasch has asked rors was confirmed Friday and jury se­ Each juror will be questioned by at­ NEW YORK (UPl)-A5-month- who was on a respirator die last week, Pre-trial motions to dismiss charges the court to sanction defense attorney lection, which is expected to take from torneys individually, without any other old baby girl who ate tainted baby died just after 10 a.m. because of alleged misconduct by the Roy Black for obtaining the alleged two to three weeks, is to begin Wed­ jury pool members present Lupo asked food died Oct 23 after languishing Manners said a specific cause of prosecution and to punish the defense victim's medical records without her nesday. attorneys for both sides to provide her for a week on a respirator in critical death had not been established, but for illegally obtaining medical records consent Lupo said she will ask potential ju­ with questions for potential jurors by condition in a Manhattan hospital. diat die case had gone to die medical were taken under advisement Friday The defense has asked for dismissal rors about the Kennedy connection in Monday night The infant, Linda Lin, became examiner's office. by the judge presiding over the rape of all charges, contending the state en­ the case, about pretrial publicity and Smith's attorney s are seeking to have gravely ill last Wednesday on a sub­ "She died of complications from case of William Kennedy Smith. gaged in misconduct Black contends the length of the trial as well as the fact the woman's medical and psychiatric way train after her fadier fed her multipleorgan system failure, which Palm Beach County Circuit Judge prosecutors denied Smith the right to a they will be sequestered. records admitted during the trial. bananas from a Beech-Nut baby food means her major organs shut down," Mary Lupo did no t say when she would fair trial by flooding the public with Smith is the nephew of Sen. Edward Lupo said court will reconvene on jar diat later was found to have been Manners said. rule on the defense and prosecution information designed to poison poten­ Kennedy, D-Mass. Tuesday and a number of issues will be tampered widi. "Despite die wide range of tests motions. tial jurors. The jurors, once picked, may be se­ considered. Lupo and attorneys will But city and federal chemists have conducted while she was alive, we Smith, 31, has pleaded innocent to Black said Friday he is ready for tes­ questered before they are sworn in. hold a closed meeting on how much the yet to determine what die foreign were not able to identify die cause of charges he raped a 30-year-old Jupiter, timony to begin Dec. 2 but said he is Lupo said she is afraid the jury will defense can delve into me woman's substance was or whether die con­ her illness," she said. "Essentially, Fla., woman March 30 at the Kennedy deeply concerned about the chances of hear news accounts of pretrial mo- past sexual history. tamination was deliberate. there was nodiing we could do to save estate in Palm Beach. He is charged getting a fair trial. Black said he hoped dons, including the possibility of testi­ A hearing to decide whether the tes­ The baby was rushed in cardiac her. It's a tragedy." with one felony count of sexual battery the community has not made up its mony from three women who say they timony of the three women who say arrest to die emergency room of The FBI, federal Food and Drug and one misdemeanor count of bat­ mind about Smith's guilt or innocence. were sexually assaulted by Smith in Smith attacked them should be allowed Lenox HillHospital.anddoc tors there Administration and city Health De­ tery. The names of the 450 potential ju- the 1980s. as evidence will be held in open court revived her and then sent her to die partment are investigating the inci­ pediatric intensive care unit of New dent Agents executed a federal York Hospital-Cornell Medical Unit, search warrant on the apartment of Soviets to restore relations with Israel officials said, die girl's parents, but a spokesman JERUSALEM (UPI) - The Soviet discusseda possible imminent resump- war. added. New York Hospital spokes­ said they were not a target of die in­ Union agreed Friday to restore full tion of diplomatic relations. The Soviets backed Egypt and Syria More dian350,000SovietJews were woman Myma Manners said the girl, vestigation. diplomatic relations with Israel, sev­ Levy said dial die announcment when tiiey launched die 1973 war allowed to leave for Israel after Gor­ ered for nearly a quarter century, and took effect "immediately" and raises widi Israel and also supported die bachev eased travel restrictions and both countries said tiiey hoped die thestatusoflsraersccflsulateinMoscow Palestine Liberation Organization in Israel expects die number to reach 1 1991-92 THEATRE SEASON TICKETS move would ! ^an embassy. trying to weaken Israel's legitimacy. million Soviet immigrants within five push forward Israel has Under reforms instituted by years. ON SALE NOW consistently In addition, Levy said he hoped die the Middle East "For mutual cooperation Mikhail Gorbachev, however, die The peace process. and understanding, for the said mat it Soviets approved die reestablishment Soviet Union would press Syria to The an- would not of consular ties and softened their tra­ make a full peace widi Israel, despite Pirates of nouncementby interests of the two consent to ditional enmity towards Israel. recent pronouncments by Syrian offi­ Penzance Soviet For­ countries, we have decidedSovie t co- Levy, in remarks to reporters,sai d cials diat they will stay away from eign Minister sponsorship diat die absence of full diplomatic rela­ talks on regional issues at die peace Boris Pankin to renew diplomatic ties... of Arab-Is­ tions between die two countries had conference. Get the BEST seats at a GREAT price!! and his Israeli with this joint agreement raeli peace been "an anomaly... diat we insisted "If Syria does not want to partici­ counterpart, talks being must be corrected." pate and benefit from projects in die Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the DeMoss Lobby David Levy, and to exchange diplomatichammere d "Now we will be able to have an region, she will be die only loser," he came during a representatives at the out by Sec­ open dialogue on bUateral issues," Levy said. Phone reservations - 582-2085 day of frenzied embassy level." retary of diplomatic ac­ State James tivity in which - Boris Pankin and David Levy Baker un­ <* Pankin and Soviet and Israeli Foriegn Ministers less Moscow CLASSIFIEDS U.S. Secretary resumed full ^—— g diplomatic FREE TRAVEL, cash and business CAMPUS REPS WANTED!! Earn of State James • experience!! Openings available for valuable experience, travel and meet relations wim it Baker criss-crossed Jerusalem trying individuals or student organizations new people! Sell winter/spring break Engaged? to bridge die gap between Israel and The Soviets, for dieir part, said Uiey to promote die country's most packages to Jamaica, Cancun, die Palestinians. wanted an Israeli commitment to at­ successful SPRING BREAK tours. Bahamas, and Margarita Island - from Then here is your chance to tell the "For mutual cooperation and un­ tend die peace talks before die resump­ Call Inter Campus Programs. $369. BEST COMMISSIONS derstanding , for die interests of die two tion of ties. 1-800- 327-6013 PAID! Sun Splash tours. 1-800426- world! 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For your fraternity, sorority, team or English. die region and wdl further interna­ other campus organization. FUNDRAISER: We're looking for a Just contact our Feature Editor to The announcement came after die tional cooperation." Abtotuhty no Investment rtqutndl top student organization that would like second meeting between Levy and The Soviet Union, which recog­ MwwmragHMnmt to earn $500 - $1,500 for a one-week find out the details... and congratulations! Pankin in two days. During talks last nized Israel diree days after it declared on campus marketing project. Must be montii at die U.N. General Assembly independence in 1948, broke off tiesi n CALL 1-WXMHSO-M72. Ml. 50 organized and hard working. Call B? fe« '& in New York, Levy and Pankin also die aftermath of die 1967 Middle East JoAnn or Pam at (800) 592-2121. Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 sports The Champion, Page 9 Sports Shorts Mike Gathman Men's soccer blasts Longwood

By BRIAN SPERLING Liberty began the second half very NFL fans Champion Reporter aggressively on both ends of the field. The Liberty University men's soc­ Senitz scored the first of his three cer team celebrated Homecoming second-half goals just under nine should be Weekend by crushing Longwood minutes in. Mustafa Aksakal pro­ College 9-1 Saturday morning at vided the pass that he easily beat the Liberty Field. Anderson with for a commanding 4- disgraced The victory was sweet because it 1 lead. Last week, the Miami Dolphins' followed a 4-0 loss against the Uni­ The Flames continued to be hungry running back Sammy Smith versity of Virginia Wednesday in on offense, and yet another opportu­ fumbled the ball at the 1-yard line Charlottesville. nity arose for Senitz to score just on first-and-goal, resulting in a 17- The Homecoming win broke a two- under two minutes later. Aksakal and 13 loss to the Houston Oilers. The game losing streak for the Flames (7- Brent Ward set up the play, and Sen­ mayhem that followed is an ex­ 8-1). Mark Senitz led the scoring itz blasted the shot home for the hat- ample of how fans can become in­ barrage for Liberty, netting four goals. trick to put the rout on at 5-1. sensitive and vulgar towards a Darren Shelbume and Reggie Whea- Despite scoring three goals already, player for a simple little mess up. ton added two goals apiece for the Senitz was still on fire as he scored a Fans started chanting obsceni­ Flames. fourth at 71:50 on a pass from ties and yelling threats at Smith for Coach Stan Cieplinski' s Longwood Shelbume to provide a 6-1 cushion fumbling the ball and foiling squad came out and tried to dictate for the Flames. Miami's chance to upset Houston the style of play by being very physi­ Liberty did not ease up on the in­ and raise the Dolphins record to cal. The ploy did not work; however, tensity despite its big lead. Shelbume .500. as Shelbume got things going just found the net for the second time to 7:00 into the contest. Shelbume took make it 7-1. Ward fed him with the The fan reaction brought Smith the ball to the net by himself, baffling pass, and he made it look easy as he to tears, not because of himself, the hapless Lancer defenders and beat the frustrated Lancer goalie for but for his 4-year-old daughter, photo by Matt MDM depositing the ball past goalie Jay the score. who was sitting in the stands watch­ The men's soccer team pounded Longwood College Saturday, 9-1, after losing to a highly Anderson for a 1-0 lead. As the second half dwindled down, ing the fans tear apart her daddy. ranked University of Virginia team on Wednesday by a score of 4-0. Wheaton proceeded to score his Smith also had his wife, parents, the Longwood team was playing like first goal just under four minutes later. brothers and 25 to 30 of his close it just wanted to go home. The beleaguered goalie combination of The Flames were not discouraged shot, and die Cavs had a 3-0 lead. He took the ball in alone on the frus­ friends there watching the game. Flames capitalized on this lack of Anderson and Justin Tribble, who as diey continued to play aggressively, Siracusa iced die game just under trated Longwood defenders and fired but were victimized by Crawley again He has had bad games before interest and struck again with a little was sent in to put Anderson out of his three minutes later as he delivered die a shot that deflected off of the cross­ a little under five minutes later. and has handled the pressure, but under 10 minutes left in the game. misery late in the second half. ball to die net once more for die bar and into the net past Anderson. Crawley had a shot on a penalty kick this particular case was one of the Shelbume provided his second assist Wednesday afternoon, the decisive 4-0 final. The spectacular goal made the score and booted the ball past a sprawling worst in history. Perhaps it was so of the game as he found Wheaton, Flames traveled to Charlottesville and Defensively, UVa showed why it 2-0. Pereira to give die Cavaliers a 2-0 bad because one week earlier Smith who threaded the ball past the goalie were blanked by the University of is one of die best in the land by allow­ Despite the continuous physical advantage. also fumbled the ball on the goal for an 8-1 bulge. Virginia Cavaliers of the Atlantic ing only five shots for die game. style of the Lancers, the Flames The Flames showed their mettle line, and the Chiefs returned the The Flames completed its biggest Coast Conference 4-0 before a Goalie Jeff Causey stopped die lim­ remained undaunted and stretched the against one of die finest teams in die ball 100 yards for a touchdown offensive output of the season as crowd of 344. ited number of shots that die Flames advantage to 3-0. Senitz took a pass country by battling die Cavaliers blow that sparked them to a 42-7 win. Merchant chipped in with the ninth Virginia, which entered the week had to offer. Liberty was respectable from Tom Merchant and kicked a for blow undl half time. Both de­ defensively as well, as it only allowed Still, there is no excuse for treat­ goal of the contest. He took the ball as the second-ranked team in the high, arching shot that somehow got fenses played well, as UVa held a 5- die Cavaliers to put 14 shots on net for ing a hometown player like that in alone and found the net with nation, was led by Ben Crawley, who by Anderson for the score at 34:15 of 2 advantage for shots on goal at die die game. How can fans expect a player to apparent ease just 40 seconds after scored twice in die first half, and the firsthalf . intermission. perform well when there are 70,000 Wheaton's goal to provide the final Brian Siracusa, who found the net The Flames return home for tiieir Virginia upped its margin just a angry fans yelling for him to be The Lancers finallyanswere d back margin of victory. twice in die second half. final game of die regular season on litde over 14 minutes into die second lynched? just 1:05 after Senitz's goal as Alan Liberty's defense, led by Freeman Crawley put UVa (12-1-1) on the Saturday when diey will clash witii Kidd took the ball in unassisted and Turkson, allowed only 10 shots on board early. He penetrated die Lib­ half, as Siracusa took his cue from UNC-Greensboro. Game time is A poll was taken in Miami after beat goalie Jim Pereira to cut the Pereira and Keith Ziegler, who saw erty defense on his own and blasted a Crawley and found die net. Lyle 10:30 a.m. The Big Soudi Tourna­ this incident, and the results showed Liberty advantage to 3-1. That score action late in the contest. The Flames shot by Pereira from 20 feet out for a Yorks set him up, feeding him from 4 ment will be Nov. 5. Games and that the fans were split on the way remained until half time. amassed 30 shots of their own on the 1-0 lead just 5:58 into die game. yards out. Pereira was beaten on die times will be announced later. in which they dealt with Smith. Forty-three percent of the fans agreed with the way that the crowd reacted. Almost half said they Bottiglieri finds success would do it again. I can't believe these fans actu­ ally agree with this treatment It's bad enough and can almost (I stress running for Liberty track "almost") be understood in the heat of the moment when a fan is all By BRIAN SPERLING gave her all the more strength on die caught up in the emotion of the Champion Reporter track. "God showed me you can't just game. A couple of days later fans Patti Bottiglieri has been one of die win and win," Bottiglieri explained. should definitely be cooled down key reasons for die success of die "You have to work hard for it I and feeling apologetic about the Liberty University women's track always put faith in God and hoped to way they treated Smith. Each and team. However, she never consid­ win." every one of those fans ought to try ered running until high school. Aldiough Bottiglieri had difficult dealing with that kind of antago­ Bottiglieri, an English education years running in 11th and 12th grade, nism. Then we'll conduct another major from Mickleton, N. J., grew up she was not discouraged from pursu­ poll and see how many still sup­ playing such sports as softball and ing track on die collegiate level. The port it. basketball. She went to Kingsway University of Connecticut was one of One of the biggest attackers of High School and was playing in a die schools that was high on her list. Smith was NBC commentator Bill basketball game when die track coach "U-Conn was a possibility, but it was Walsh who was covering the game. approached her about running. a tough shot to make their track Walsh said: "That was bad for "The track coach was a referee for squad," she said. football. The fumble was inexcus­ the game," she recalls. "He came up She also considered Trenton State able. It was disgusting! It was to me and asked if I would be inter­ College, but she didn't like it. "I Patti Bottiglieri contemptible! The ball wasn't ested in running." knew tiiat Trenton wasn't for me after protected; it was held loosely; and Bottiglieri had never considered it visiting it," she recalled. when it set a record for die Indoor to think this had just happened but accepted the invitation and tried She then heard about Liberty from Distance Medley. only a week before. How could it out by running five miles. The coach Chris Everwine, a friend of hers that As a runner, Bottiglieri also treas­ have happened again?" was impressed witii her timing and was a student "I had been consider­ ures other memories. "Competing at We're sorry, Mr. Walsh. We endurance and offered her a spot on ing attending a Christian school;" North Carolina State, Florida State, almost forgot you are perfect, and die team. She ended up running track Bottiglieri said, and when I heard New Haven (Conn.) and die Penn you have never made the same throughout die rest of her high about Liberty, I came and checked it Relays will always be special to me," mistake twice. The only thing that photo by Jalf Smith school career. out." Bottiglieri said. was bad for football in this game The men's volleyball team defeated Viginia Tech four of five The going was tough for Bottiglieri When Bottiglieri visited die school, Bottiglieri named several people was the way Walsh and the rest of games on Saturday, giving the Flames a good season start. in her initial outings. "I was put up she knew without a doubt that die who have influenced her since she the fans at Miami handled the against some of die best runners in die Lord wanted her here. "I had a total came to LU. She has been encour­ fumble. It WAS inexcusable. It state my first few meets and didn't do peace about Liberty," Bottiglieri said. aged greatly by her coach, Brant WAS disgusting, and it WAS Flames' volleyball too well," Bottiglieri recalled. "It "Even if I didn't get a scholarship or Tolsma. "He called me when I was contemptible. I believe Walsh discouraged me at first. I really began run, I wanted to be here. The Lord considering Liberty. He has been WAS out of line with most of what to miss softball as well. But I kept showed me for sure that this was great in helping me to improve my he said about the play. dumps Virginia Tech trying." where I was to go to school." running," Bottiglieri said. The next day, Smith did not Things started to come together for Bottiglieri, now a junior academi­ She also points to Jen Reeder and report to Miami's light practice. ByJIMWOOLACE "They work just as hard in practice Bottiglieri after a while, and she cally, improved immensely her Kim Wolbert as sources of encour­ Smith told a reporter he would Champion Reporter and deserve to play too." eventually was coming out on top for freshman year, she said. Despite a agement Brent Squires, a member of play the rest of the season with all The Liberty men's club volleyball In the third game the Flames were Kingsway at die meets. She eventu­ stress fracture injury at die end of last the men's team, has meant a great his effort for Miami; but after that team opened its 1991 home season out of sync and lost 15-0. But in the ally led die school to die state tide. year, she is doing well again this deal to her as well. "It is hard not he would possibly ask to be traded, against Virginia Tech Saturday fourth game, they turned it around. Bottiglieri experienced another season for die Flames. having any family here to watch you, because this incident will never sit afternoon. The Flames rallied and took a 9-0 major change in direction during her Her career at Liberty has been but it is nice to have Brent watch me well with him or his family. The The Flames scrimmaged the Hok- lead. Freshman Rick Grantham led high school years when she was saved filled with highlights. The team and encourage me at die meets," she chanting by the fans he said was ies in five games, with the Flames the attack in the front and back rows. right before 10th grade. She said it reached a milestone in February 1991 said. "almost inhumane." winning four out of five. The Flames "It was amazing how well die sec­ Not all fans reacted this way. started off slowly, winning 15-12. ond team pulled together after the By PAMELA WALCK Taylor four minutes later. Some fans have said they will They were down 11-5 and rallied first loss," Danny Coupland said. "I'm Champion Reporter Clark delivered a goal past LU applaud Smith as a sign of support behind the setting of Jeff Schmidt. really impressed with them. It's great The Lady Flames' soccer team felt goalie Headier Greene witii only at Miami's next home game on The second game was dominated to have quality players behind you to Davidson die cold blow of defeat after losing to 19:51 left in die first half, giving Nov. 10 against the New England by the Flames. They controlled every step up if they have to." Davidson College 5-0 Saturday. The Davidson a 3-0 lead. Patriots. Still others will treat him facet of the game. In the fifth game the original start­ shuts out Lady Flames' record is now 5-5-2. Liberty continued its uphill just the way they did and not feel "I'm really surprised how well we ers returned and picked up right were Liz Clark aided Davidson College struggle against Davidson in die at all guilty about doing it, because jelled so early in the season," Schmidt they left off to beat the Hokies 15-8. witii two goals and two assists as die second half, as die Lady Wildcats they have no conscience. said. "Usually it takes a long time for "It was a good time, and we had a Lady Lady Wildcats came out strong and continued to control die game. Fans should try to remember the setters and hitters to get down lot of fun," Skelton said. "The fans dominated the field, making LU The Lady Flames successfully when they are at a game that they their timing." where a big help. We didn't expect Flames' struggle to break Davidson's increas­ held Davidson at bay until Sally are still watching human beings In the third and fourth games, very many." ing marginal lead. Graham scored a goal for Davidson down on the field. No matter how Coach Sam Skelton replaced (he start­ The Flames will continue their Sarah Cantrell began Davidson's at 33:17 witii an assist from Clark. far removed we may seehi from ers with the second team. season with several home and away soccer scoring spree only minutes into die Clark scored Davidson's final goal them, they are still human beings 'The second team needs to work tournaments throughout November game witii an assist from Clark, which witii 23:17 on the clock, making the just like us. just as much as we do," Skelton said. and December. was followed by a goal from Susan final score 5-0. Page 10, The Champion Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 Thinclads fair well ByDAMIEN BATES "Neither team was really keyed up Mark Szkolnik, sophomore, also Special to The Champion for this meet, as next week is the Big placed well with 27:36. The Liberty men's cross-country South Championship and will be our Brent Squires, still struggling with team could not match the perform­ first of two peak meets," Tolsma said. an injury, ran to his own expectations ance by the University of Georgia In Saturday's contest, Iain and is hoping for a comeback next but placed third of the eight teams Campbell from the University of week. that competed at the first home meet Georgia set a new course record with The women' s team was led by Patti Saturday, and the women's team a time of 25:35. Bottiglieri, who finished in sixth place placed second behind nationally Liberty's top performer, Billy with 19:17. ranked Georgia. Khan, finished fifth with 26:21 and is Bottiglieri was followed closely by The men's team was three points still favored to win next week's cham­ Urlene Dick (19:39), Lisa Smith away from tying with Virginia Tech, pionship race. (20:10), Jennifer Reeder (20:39) and which was second at the Virginia Dave McCombs, sophomore, Kristi Rininger (20:42). State Championships Meet held placed seventh with 26:40 Tolsma was happy with the last week. "It wasn't as good a race as I was women's performance and hopes they Coach Brant Tolsma said he felt hoping for, but I hope to do better at will capture their first Big South title this meet's performance showed the the Big South," McCombs said. next week. LU cross-country teams are closing McCombs was followed by seniors Both teams will travel to Char­ in on good programs like Virginia Damien Bates (27:06), who placed leston, S.C., next week to compete in photo by Matt MIM Tech and Georgia, and this is the ninth, and Brett Honeycutt (27:15), the Big South Championship. The Flames' cross-country teams placed well at the Liberty Invitational Saturday. first step in beating them. who placed eleventh. Homecoming Continued from Page 12 der a minute and a half. Justino passed tempt. The play was keyed by a 17- caught for over 100 yards. Nelson to wide receiver David Beezer and yard carry by Vinson. This score put also became a passer when he was scored a 47-yard touchdown. This the Flames up 31-6 going into the u$sx §>ix §itks holding the ball for an attempted field score gave the Flames a 17-0 lead at fourth quarter. goal. LU faked the kick, and Nelson halftime. Towson then began to mount a threw a lob pass 21 yards to Vinson On Liberty's first possession of the comeback as it scored on two con­ © for the score. second half, it put together a drive secutive possessions, narrowing The names' offense took its time which resulted in a 1-yard touchdown Liberty's lead to 31-22. getting on track as it only scored a run by running back Dwayne Carswell The first Tiger score was a 7-yard Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Female Guest Male Guest #36 Football field goal in the first quarter. The who dove and just barely reached into pass from Crowley to wide receiver Jeffrey A CotaJDoug Dempsey Mike Gathman Ruth Gutierrez Carlos Silva Keith Vinson Rames drove downfield with appar­ the end zone for the score. Carswell Kevin Howard. The Tigers then made Steelers ent ease, but then couldn't get the carried the ball four consecutive times the two-point conversion to Howard. Denver Steelers Denver Denver Steelers Steelers Steelers touchdown and settled for a 27-yard before putting it in the end zone. This The drive was keyed by long, accu­ field goal by kicker Daniel Whitehead. score put the Flames up 24-0. rate passes from Crowley. Detroit The Flames led the game 3-0 after the Towson put together its first scor­ The second score was also to Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Detroit Detroit Chicago first quarter. ing drive in the third quarter on a Howard, this time from 5 yards out. 49ers Liberty scored early in the second perfect 25-yard touchdown pass to John O'Neill ran the ball in, convert­ Atlanta 49ers 49ers 49ers 49ers Atlanta 49ers quarter when McKnight caught a 7- wide receiver Tony Hill from quarter­ ing for two more points. Houston yard pass from Justino to give the back Danny Crowley. Towson took The Flames came back and put an Washington Skins Skins Skins Skins Skins Skins Flames a 10-0 lead. The drive was over possession after the Flames failed end to Towson's comeback bid by Phoenix keyed by a 34-yard reception by to convert on fourth down on the Tigers scoring on a 65-yard touchdown pass Dallas Pallas Dallas Dallas Phoenix Dallas Dallas McKnight. 42-yard line. to Thomas. ThisputLU up 38-22 and Nebraska On the next series, the Flames took Liberty's offense answered sealed the Homecoming victory. Colorado Colorado Colorado Colorado Nebraska Nebraska Colorado over possession after Towson failed Towson's score by scoring on its next TSU tagged on one more score at Florida to convert on fourth down. The Flames drive on Nelson's 21-yard pass to the end of the game on a 2-yard run by Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida scored another touchdown in just un­ Vinson on the faked field goal at­ O'Neill to make the final score 38-28. 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Telephone J Tuesday, Oct. 29,1991 The Champion, Page 11 Sports Briefs LCA pounds Roanoke 48-0 NHL By BRIAN SPERLING On the next LCA drive, Bell ran Bell topped off the scoring of the margin. For the game Home gained Recently acquired center Pat Lafontaine agreed to a multi- Champion Reporter from 5 yards out. The kick failed, but first half, as he broke free for a 65-yard 87 yards on 12 carries for die Bull­ year contract with the Buffalo Sabres Sunday. No terms of the Brad Bell ran for 107 yards on 10 die Bulldogs still had a 14-0 advan­ run. The ensuing kick made the score dogs, now 7-1 on die season. Blanks deal were disclosed. carries as Lynchburg Christian Acad­ tage. Quarterback Jamie Elder, who 34-0 at intermission. found 64 yards on 10 carries to help The Sabres obtained Lafontaine in a trade with the New York emy celebrated Homecoming by needed to complete only one of two Elder provided the excitement for die cause as well. Islanders on Friday. Buffalo also received left wing Randy blasting Roanoke Catholic 48-0 in a passes for 8 yards, scored die final LCA in the third quarter as he returned Roanoke, which dropped to 0-8 on Virginia Independent Conference Wood, defenseman Randy Hillier and an undisclosed draft touchdown of the first quarter on a 2- a punt 65 yards for a touchdown. Bell die season widi die defeat, could not matchup. yard sneak. The pass on the two- again booted the extra point through click on offense, finding only 17 yards choice for center Pierre Turgeon, left wing BenoitHogue, right LCA came out of the gates strong point conversion failed. the uprights to make die score 41-0 rushing on 24 carries. Roanoke also wing Dave McLlwain and defenseman Uwe Krupp. and had a 20-point lead after one LCA made the contest a rout by going into the final period. was shut down in die air, as it com­ Tennis quarter. Ryan Home started the scor­ halfiimc as it added 14 second-quar­ Lit Blanks capped off the slaughter pleted only one pass in diree attempts Second-ranked Boris Becker rallied to beat top-seeded Stefan ing with a 6-yard run. Bell completed ter points. Home scored again from widi a 1 -yard dive for die finalBulldo g for eight yards. Roanoke also gained Edberg in five sets in the finals of the Stockholm Open in the score with a two-point conver­ 5 yards out. Bell booted the extra points. Bell nailed his fifth extra point only two first downs, both due to Sweden. Becker, whose last victory came at the Australian Open, sion for an 8-0 lead.' point to make the score 27-0. in six attempts to provide the final LCA penalties. won for the first time in four title-match appearances. He is now 17-9 lifetime against Edberg, including a win in last year's Stockholm final. High School Roundup Becker snapped Edberg's 21-match win streak with a 3-6, Jefferson Forest 19 also caught a 19-yard pass from quar­ Nelson improved its record on die William Campbell 26 6-4,1-6,6-2,6-2 triumph. terback Ned Atkins. season to 3-5 with die victor/. Buckingham 0 GW-Danville 42 Rustburg 39 Amherst 7 Top-ranked Steffi Graf spotted third-seeded Zina Garrison a Jefferson Forest defeated Bucking­ Quarterback Clarence Davis led set before overcoming her to take the tide at die Midland Bank ham High School by a score of 19-0 Heritage 0 AltaVista 19 William Campbell to two first-quar­ Championship in Brighton, England. Graf has now won her last while holding die Buckingham of­ Troy Keen gained 94 yards on 12 Rustburg ran its record to 7-1, as it ter touchdowns as the Generals three tournaments after Sunday's 5-7,6-4,6-1 victory. It was her fense to 75 total yards and raising carries to lead George Washington exploded for 33 points in die second cruised to a 26-7 victory. fourth straight win at Brighton and fifth in six years. Forest's record to a perfect 8-0. past Heritage in a Western District half to pummel Altavista. Campbell's first score was on a Graf improved to 8-2 lifetime against Garrison. Forest was able to dominate die contest. Keen passed die 1,000-yard Shannon Cardwell and E.D. Cabell pass from Davis to Vernon Alexan­ game even though it was missing its plateau for die season, as he scored once again led die Red Devils on der from 8 yards out. Davis dien leading rusher and starting quarter­ on runs of 39 and 6 yards. offense, as Cardwell gained 140 yards scored on a 3-yard run. Top-seeded Monica Seles cruised past second-seeded back. The offense still piled up 323 Todd Jackson provided die high­ rushing widi two scores, while Cabell Campbell increased its advantage Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, 6-3,6-0, to win die Grand Canary yards on the ground. lights for Heritage, scrambling for 56 picked up 124 yards of his own and to 20-0 in die tiiird quarter on a4-yard Island Tennis Tournament in Spain. Seles wrapped up die match It was a long Homecoming game yards on seven carries. Heritage failed scored diree times. Warrick Morgan run by Ernest Hamlett. William in 68 minutes and needed just 24 minutes to take die second for Buckingham, as it was shut out to complete a pass, however, as it provided the otiier touchdown on a Knight chipped in widi a touchdown set. Sanchez Vicario broke Seles in the first game of die first and could not get die offense going, dropped to 2-6 on die season. GW- 55-yard run. run from 4 yards out for Campbell (4- match before losing her service due to several unforced errors. gaining only 75 yards on the ground Danville ran its record to an unblem­ Kevin Coleman and Roman Goard 4). Golf and no passing yards. ished 9-0 on die season. provided die points for Altavista (4- Maurice Jones provided die lone Billy Smith was die leading rusher 4). Coleman returned an interception Fulton Allem fired a 6-under-par 66 in the final round to Nelson 25 Lancers' touchdown on a 3-yard run for Forest, gaining 122 yards on 17 45 yards foratouchdown, whileGoard in die tiiird quarter. Amherst dropped win die Independent Insurance Agents Open at die woodlands carries. Staunton River 18 scored on runs of 2 and 31 yards. to 4-5 on the season with the loss. in Texas with a four-day total of 15-under-par 273. It was his first Brookville 42 Chris Spencer and Russell Ken­ career victory on die PGA tour. Allem began die day seven nedy led Nelson on die ground as die Friday's High School Football Schedule strokes off die pace and was behind six odier players. Billy Ray Appomattox 0 Governors beat die Eagles in a Semi­ Amherst High School: At home Heritage High School: At home Brown, Tom Kite and Mike Hulbert finished in a three-way tie Brookville remained unbeaten and nole District game. Friday against Liberty High Friday against Halifax County for second at 14-under 274. tied for die Seminole District lead Spencer finished with 119 yards, School. The game begins at High School. The game begins at widi a 42-0 pounding of die Appo­ scoring on runs of 35 and 5 yards. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Former NFL quarterback John Brodie, George Archer and mattox Raiders. Kennedy chipped in widi 30 yards on Brookville High School: On die Jefferson Forest High School: At Chi Chi Rodriguez are about to begin a sudden deadi playoff for The Bees ran a fairly balanced game seven carries and rumbled in from 3 road Friday at Rustburg High home on Friday against Altavista the tide of die Seniors Security Pacific Classic in Los Angeles. All as they gained 283 yards on die ground yards out for its first score. School. The game begins at High School. The game begins at and 151 yards in die air. diree players finished tied at 13-under-par, one shot ahead of David Andiony played superbly in 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Brookville running back Tony Larry Laoretti. a losing cause for Staunton River (1- E.C. Glass: On die road Friday at LCA: On the road Friday at North Payne led die Bees widi 74 yards 8), as he romped for 156 yards on 17 Albemarle High School, starting Cross High School. The game Boxing rushing on only two carries, includ­ carries. He also picked up two touch­ at 6 p.m. begins at 3 p.m. World Boxing Association welterweight champ Meldrick ing a 24-yard touchdown run. Payne downs on 3- and 1-yard scampers. Taylor will reportedly defend his title against Glenwood "The Real Beast" Brown Jan. 18 at die Philadelphia Civic Center. The Philadelphia Daily News reported Saturday that J. Russell Peltz said Taylor has tentatively agreed to die fight, Twins win series in seven and a completed deal should be announced in die next few weeks. From Wire Services on second and tiiird. However, Ron immediately intentionally walked Taylor, a Philadelphia native, previously fought at die ing by botii starters, John Smoltz of Pinch-hitter Gene Larkin's drive the Braves and Jack Morris of die Gant grounded weakly to first base­ Puckett in order to face Hrbek, who Civic Center in 1989 when he knocked out Jaime Balboa in die over a drawn-in outfield widi one- Twins, die series MVP. man Hrbek, forcing Smitii to main­ had struck out in diree at-bats against fifth round of a non-tide bout. The 1984 Olympic Gold out and die bases-loaded in die Smoltz allowed just six hits, fanned tain his position at third. The Twins Stanton in die series. Hrbek lined out Medalist is 28-1-1 with IS knockouts. bottom of die 10 th inning gave die four and walked one batter in 7- elected to walk David Justice inten­ to second baseman Mark Lemke, who Taylor would earn a reported $1 million for the Minnesota Twins tiieirsecon d World 1/3 innings, while Morris, his child­ tionally to load die bases for Sid touched second for the inning-end­ fight, which is expected to be televised on HBO. Championship in five years, a 1-0 hood idol, surrendered seven hits, Bream, who hit into a double-play. ing double play. Hrbek went hitless decision over die Atlanta Braves at fanned eight and walked two in 10 Not to be outdone, die Twins also in his last 16 official at-bats. die Metrodome. innings. It was die firsttimehehad registered tiieir best threat in die The Twins created another stir in The Twins extended tiieir home pitched more than nine inning in a bottom of die inning, when Greg the ninth inning when designated -AP Top 25 Poll unbeaten record in World Series game since 1989. Morris improved Gagne, pinch-hitting for Randy Bush, hitter Chili Davis singled to open die play to 8-0, dating back to die four- to 2-0 in die series and 4-0 lifetime in led off die eighth inning widi an ninth. Brian Harper, trying to lay 1. Florida State Seminoles game home sweep of die St. Louis World Series play. opposite field single. Following Dan down a sacrifice bunt, got a bonus Cardinals in 1987. The Braves mounted their biggest Gladden's fly ball to Gant, Knoblauch when the bunt went in between re­ 2. Miami Hurricanes Dan Gladden began die winning threat in the eighth inning when singled to right field on a hit and run liever Stanton and first baseman rally widi a bloop hit to left center Lonnie Smith led off with a bloop advancing pinch-runner Al New­ Bream to put runners on first and 3. Washington Huskies field that he turned into a double. single to right fieldan d Terry Pendle­ man all die way to third base. second. However, on die play, Stan­ Chuck Knoblauch then sacrificed ton followed widi a double to die gap Braves' manager Bobby Cox ton was injured and left die game in 4. Michigan Wolverines Gladden to third base. Kirby Puckett in left center field, putting runners brought in Mike Stanton, who favor of Alejandro Pena. and Kent Hrbek were dien walked 5. Notre Dame Fighting Irish intentionally, setting the stage for Larkin, who blasted a shot to die 6. Florida Gators warning track in left field. It was only die third World Series 7. 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LU defeats Towson St. 38-28 By MIKE GATHMAN serious enough and we lost," LU wide receiver James Sports Editor McKnight said. The Homecoming 1991 game proved to be a challenge Justino completed 26 of 38 passes for 434 yards, which for the Flames football team; but Liberty held on to win was 7 yards short of the single-game passing record for 38-28 over Towson State University raising its season Liberty, held by Phil Basso. Justino also threw two inter­ record to 4-3. ceptions late in the game, and one resulted in a Towson The Flames took a 31 -6 lead into the fourth quarter, but touchdown. However, Rutigliano wasn't concerned Towson fought back by scoring three touchdowns. How­ with the interceptions. The coach said, "They were both ever, the LU team did not feel it let down in the fourth. freak things . . . Things like that are going to happen "I wouldn't say we let down, because that is if some­ sometimes." body just lays down, and that didn't happen. I think we Flames running back Keith Vinson started for the first just put on a conservative hat. We need to be more time this year and responded with all 2-yard rushing per­ aggressive for the entire game," LU head coach Sam formance on 22 carries. Rutigliano said. "This week, Coach (Rutigliano) challenged one of the The Flames' tight end Mark Thomas scored on a 65- running backs to step forward for us. He wasn' t talking to yard touchdown pass from quarterback Robbie Justino me personally; but I took it personally and it inspired me late in the game to help seal the victory for Liberty. to play well today," Vinson said. Thomas had his best game of the season, scoring a Liberty wide receiver Pat Nelson had nine catches for touchdown and catching three passes for 106 yards. 124 yards. This is the sixth time this season Nelson has The team did not take the now 0-7 Towson Tigers lightly. "We did not take them lightly, because of the Morehead game earlier this year. We didn't take them SeeHomecomlng. Pa9e 10

Clockwise from top to bottom: Dan Pritchard (24) delivering the blow that broke up a pass to Ken Weeks of Towson St. In the Flames' 38-28 victory. Rich Dunn, Bob Foster, Mitchell Steves, the Liberty mascot and Mark Kresge (I to r) let their school spirit shine during the Homecoming football game Saturday. Alumni had the opportunity to play In the annual alumni basketball game In the Multi-Purpose Center. Students and alumni enjoyed the bonfire Friday night at David's Place that kicked off the Homecoming 1991 festivities. photo, by J»tlwyan*h*

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