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HERALD photo/Steve Reagan Crews work on the main entrance area of the new Goliad Elementary building Monday afternoon. Construction HCVFD of Goliad and its three sister elementary campuses is expected to be completed prior to the start of the 2012- 2013 school year. snuffs wildfire Check your voter cards now By THOMAS JENKINS in time for May 12 elections Staff Writer By THOMAS JENKINS istrator Saundra Bloom said the about your registration status, you Howard County volunteer firefight- deadline is quickly approaching should contact our offices so we can ers fought back a grass fire Monday Staff Writer and urges area residents to check check. It’s much easier to check on afternoon in the area of Sherrod Road Time is running out for Cross- their voter readiness in preparation these kinds of things ahead of time that threatened a pair of homes. It was roads residents who plan to cast a for the municipal contest, which is and get the ball rolling before the just one of several such incidents, of- ballot in this year’s municipal elec- slated for May 12. day or two before the deadline.” ficials say, marking an increase in tions but haven’t yet registered to “The deadline to register to vote Bloom said voter certificates were wildfires in the Crossroads area. vote, as Thursday, April 12, is the is 30 days prior to any election, so mailed out to Howard County resi- According to Howard County Vol- last day they can file their voter reg- that deadline is right around the dents last week. unteer Fire Chief Tommy Sullivan, istration in time, according to local corner,” Bloom said. “If you haven’t “Everyone should have received he and his crew responded to the fire election officials. received your voter certificate in off Highway 350 near the old Howard Howard County Elections Admin- the mail or you’re simply not sure See VOTE, Page 3 County airport . “The fire burned a total of five acres and threatened two homes,” Sullivan said. “We received the call at approxi- mately 3:30 p.m. and when firefight- ers got on the scene, the fire had al- Area man sentenced to 87 months ready engulfed a wooden fence near a 46-year-old pleads guilty to transportation of child pornography See FIRE, Page 3 Herald Staff Report mitted that in August 2011, matters on several occa- Criminal Division’s Child he posted an Internet ad sions, with Lira advising Exploitation and Obscen- Tomas Lira Jr., 46, was on Craigslist.com in the he was into gay porn and ity Section, sentenced Friday by U.S. personal category, “Men preferred young males The investigation was In d e x District Judge Sam R. seeking men,” under the whom he referred to as conducted by ICE HSI. Comics 11 Cummings to 87 months title, “looking for a son.” “twinks.” On Aug. 20, Assistant U.S. Attorney A special agent with U.S. 2011, Lira texted an image Steven M. Sucsy of the Classified 8-10 in federal prison, to be fol- lowed by a 10-year period Immigration and Cus- of child pornography to U.S. Attorney’s Office in Features 6 of supervised release, fol- toms Enforcement’s (ICE) the undercover agent. Lubbock, Texas, was in Police 2 lowing his guilty plea in Homeland Security Inves- This matter was brought charge of the prosecution. Find us online at: tigations (HSI), acting in as part of Project Safe Opinion 4 late December 2011 to one www.bigspringherald.com count of transportation of an undercover capacity Childhood, a nationwide Sports 7,12 child pornography. and posing as a 15-year- initiative launched in Lira, a resident of San old, responded to the ad May 2006 by the Depart- To reach us: Angelo, has been in cus- and asked Lira what kind ment of Justice, to combat Please call 263-7331. Office hours are 8 tody since his arrest in of “stuff he was into.” the growing epidemic of a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If October 2011. The two communicated child sexual exploitation you miss your paper, please call (432) According to documents by email and text mes- and abuse. Led by U.S. At- 263-7335 before 6 p.m. weekdays and saging, discussing sexual torneys’ Offices and the 10 a.m. Sunday. filed in the case, Lira ad-

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The WEST DES MOINES, damage to the structure. at least one fire a day since Sat- Iowa (AP) — An infor- urday, so things are beginning state contest is relatively uncharted territory for BSHS; “Once they were able to get the the school has qualified for a trip to Austin once in the mation technology work- house out of danger, the fire be- to pick back up, there’s no doubt er accused of urinating about that. past decade. gan to move east, threatening a Big Spring won the right to compete in the area con- on colleagues’ chairs at doublewide mobile home nearby. “I’ve already spoken to the an office in Iowa has sur- County Judge (Mark Barr) and we test by receiving the highest score at the recent District However, firefighters were able 5-3A One-Act Play Contest at Sweetwater. Abilene Wylie rendered to police. to get to it before the fire reached feel like we’ll be OK until April 15. placed second at the district level to also qualify for area The Des Moines it or caused any damage to the However, after that, if we don’t get competition, while Brownwood was third. Register reports that home. The wind really kept us some more rain, we may be look- 59-year-old Raymond ing at a situation where we need BSHS will perform Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice,” a modern moving, but we were able to keep Foley turned himself in to enact a burn ban again. Right update of the classic Greek tragedy. it from damaging anything other Saturday to face a charge now it’s looking like we might get “It’s a very bizarre show, and I wanted to so something than the wooden fence that was of second-degree crimi- some rain this coming Sunday or different than what other schools would possibly bring already engulfed when we got nal mischief. Monday, but if we don’t, we’re def- to the table,” Wright said. “I didn’t want to do anything there.” Foley declined to com- initely running out of moisture.” classic and I realized this was something so unique and Sullivan said six fire trucks with ment to The Associated In the meantime, Sullivan urges challenging it might take us to the next level.” the Howard County Volunteer Press on Tuesday, other area residents to remain vigilant The judges were doubtlessly impressed by Big Spring’s Fire Department and 15 firefight- than to acknowledge when working outdoors with any performance at the district contest. Aside from the play ers responded. No injuries were that he no longer works type of ignition source. receiving top ratings, several cast and crew members reported and damages — aside at the Farm Bureau from the fence — were limited to “So far this year, we only have won individual honors. April Zavala and Wiley McIntosh office in West Des brush and grass. one fire that was caused by hu- were named to the all-star cast, while Clay Branscom, Moines. The fire was caused by an elec- man error,” Sullivan said. “That’s Morgan Slaughter, Marilee Rodgers and Maranda Scott Police say some co- tric fence that made contact with pretty amazing, to be honest with received honorable mention all-star cast recognition. workers had complained a tree, according to Sullivan. you. We have to do everything BSHS also won best technical crew honors. Crew mem- about stains on their “The insulation around the in our power to keep that streak bers are Lacy McMurtrey, Lauren Puga, Caleb Pirkle, chairs. A security sys- knob that attaches the electric alive. There are always going to Hannah Overby and Josh Morgan. McMurtrey received tem was installed, and wire to the post had come off,” he be fires like the one on Sherrod the top individual crew member award, Wright said. said. “That area had made contact Road, fires caused by nature or “I am very proud of our students,” Wright said. “They police say it caught Foley with a tree, which started a very just chance and we’ll deal with went to compete and brought home an advancing show in the act. slow-burning fire. Add to that the them as they come. We just have and numerous awards. I am excited to get the chance Police documents say low humidity and the high winds to be careful not to let our guard to continue working on this show with this incredible Foley looked up employ- and it didn’t take long for it to down and start letting human er- group of students. ee photos in the agency turn into a wildfire.” ror become a problem.” “We are definitely looking forward to the area contest database and then would Sullivan said the Sherrod Road and the level of competition from the other advancing go into the office during fire is just one of several the volun- Contact Staff Writer Thomas schools,” Wright added. off hours and urinate on teer fire department has respond- Jenkins at 263-7331 ext. 232 or by their chairs. ed to since Saturday, a rather pro- e-mail at citydesk@bigspringher- Contact Staff Writer Steve Reagan at 263-7331 ext. 235 or The chair damage was nounced upswing in the number ald.com by e-mail at [email protected] estimated at $4,500.

re-election, drew only $750,000 a year for the es a 4B project and it is requested your mail-out Administration at 432- VOTE a single candidate. Car- first two years, and then approved by the voters, ballot, please phone-in 264-2273. men Moreno Harbour 40 percent of its sales tax the amount of the (new) and make your request Continued from Page 1 will run unopposed. revenue — with a floor project would reduce that way,” Bloom said. Contact Staff Writer The District 6 seat, of $500,000 and a ceiling this project. This was “We’re trying to avoid Thomas Jenkins at 263- their voter certificate in held by Councilman of $750,000 for the follow- just to show the spirit of any confusion between 7331 ext. 232 or by e-mail the mail by now,” Bloom Terry Hansen, who ing 18 years — with the the agreement.” the municipal elections at citydesk@bigspringh- said. “If you haven’t received it, you need to also declined to file city of Big Spring pick- The city of Big Spring and the party prima- erald.com contact our office. Also, for re-election, drew a ing up the remainder of has struggled with its ries, which are also be- if you received one in lone candidate. Marvin the tab. water and wastewater ing held in May.” the mail for someone Boyd, owner of Boyd’s The proposal also con- systems, most recent- Also May 12, several who no longer resides at Auto Glass. tains an agreement City ly being cited by the area public schools will MYERS & SMITH that residence, you need Big Spring voters will Attorney Linda Sjogren Texas Commission on be having trustee elec- FUNERAL HOME to mark it ‘return to also be asked to decide said she hopes will quell Environmental Quality tions. & CHAPEL sender’ and drop it back the fate of a proposed the idea within the com- numerous times due to For more information 24th & Johnson 267-8288 in the mailbox. This is overhaul of the mu- munity the city council high levels of turbidity on the upcoming elec- one of the main ways nicipality’s water and will simply begin using in municipal waters. tions, contact the How- Affordable we’re able to update and wastewater facilities us- the Big Spring EDC — Voters will have the ard County Elections pre-need planning. clean up our voter rolls ing up to $13 million in and, more importantly, opportunity to either each year.” economic development its sales tax funding vote for or against the Big Spring voters will funding through a 4B — as a revenue source, project on the May 12 COWBOYS STEAKHOUSE Dragon China Buffet only have one city coun- project. an idea at the heart of ballot, according to city AND RESTAURANT 1300 Gregg 268-8888 cil contest to weigh in on Members of the Big many arguments cur- officials. this year, as the race for Spring City Council rently surrounding the Early voting in this $1.00 Off Adults $ the District 4 seat will voted unanimously to proposed 4B project. year’s municipal elec- 50¢ Off Children 1.00Off Per Adult be on the ballot May 12. have the proposed proj- “We also added a pro- tions is slated to begin Sunday Only Bobby McDonald — ect placed on the May vision to belay any con- April 30 and end May 8, 11-3 Buffet or .50Off Per Child local businessman and ballot during their Feb. cerns the city council according to local elec- Any Entree $7.95 or above Up to 10 People husband of incumbent 14 meeting, a move that was going to keep com- tion officials. 1 Coupon Per Person (NOT FOR CARRYOUT) District 4 Councilwom- drew both praise and ing back to the well and The deadline to re- Must Be Presented For Discount EXP. 4/30/12 an Gloria McDonald, criticism from various pushing the EDC in quest a mail-out ballot Expires 4-30-12 231854 231848 who decided not to run voices in the commu- this direction,” Sjogren is May 4, according to for re-election — will nity. said. “In the future, if Bloom. face off against local res- As part of the agree- the city council propos- “If you haven’t already ident Loretta Farquhar ment between the coun- for the seat. cil and the Big Spring The District 2 seat, Economic Development currently held by Man- board of directors, if NORMAN HARRIS, M.D. uel Ramirez Jr., who voters approve the proj- OBSTETRICS-GYNECOLOGY did not file to run for ect the EDC will provide Board Certified SOUTHWESTERN A-1 PEST CONTROL, INC. PPO PROVIDER FOR: SINCE 1954 HEALTH SMART • UNITED HEALTHCARE • PRONET Gartman CHAMPUS • BCBS • AETNA • HUMANA • BEECH STREET www.swa1pc.com ACCEpTS MEDICAID [email protected] Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Obstetrical Care at Midland Memorial Hospital 2008 Birdwell NOW YOUR & Odessa 3206 E. F.M. 700 Morning Appointments Now Available!! Big Spring, TX 79720 Max F. Moore 432-267-9000 267-8226 1-888-729-BABY President / Certified Applicator 616 GREGG STREET DEALER 432-263-1902 7265 Serving Big Spring 20 Years 231717 432.263.0441 • 432.267.8190 fax Buster Gartman [email protected] email TACLB003559E 31640 NEXT CLINIC VISIT 4-5-12

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For Opinions expressed on this page are those of the Editorial Within the top in a 5,500-square-foot house that the two years before buying it, Board of the Big Spring Herald unless otherwise indicated. sliver of the rich- — though located in Detroit's Romney claimed the basement Bill McClellan Steve Reagan est 1 percent — in comfy Palmer Woods neighbor- of his son's nearby house as his Managing Editor Ron Midkiff Staff Writer Publisher which Romney hood — would have been merely legal residence. Has he treated Amanda Moreno Thomas Jenkins holds secure mem- upper middle class by today's the state where he served as Staff Writer Staff Writer bership — such ex- f r o m a yardstick of residential splen- governor as merely a mailing travagant displays h a r r o p dor. (Interesting that when the address? 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that would make it a ANSWER: A get-well-ephant. A ANSWER: vote for those candidates. ground. The ANSWER: Standards Link: Comprehension: Identify main ideas and details. better place to learn? Big Sp r i n g He r a l d 6 Fe a t u r e s Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Bird Poop: Lather, rinse and repeat sually we handled them during fall migration. Increas- ingly, the dark, slate gray birds needed as- sistanceU during early April. With the latest arrival, we could smell it coming. When the oil field worker opened the door on the right side of his truck, a strong aroma Be b e preceded his McCa s l a n d wiggling pas- senger. Having found this bird struggling in his company’s pond, he had fetched the slimy blob of feathers from light crude. Realizing something had to be done before the bird began to preen, the employee had acted quickly. After grabbing Courtesy photo a product he often used to Called marsh or mud hen, the American coot nests on the muddy margins of lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks. Moving to remove oil and grime, he had another part of a lake, the bird will run on top of the water. Once relocated, it appears comical as it tips up like a dabbling applied a liberal amount of duck. With its head and upper body submerged, only its posterior is seen as it feeds on underwater growth. hand cleanser on the bird. Since chemicals in their Dawn was needed. wings. The bird’s milk-white was 11 o’clock. the roots of tender, aquatic product could cause exces- When the third cleansing bill was a stark contrast to Having noticed a strange growth. Algae and small fish sive dryness, the manufac- was completed, we started its black head and gray body. bird in her backyard, a could help satisfy it, as well turer of the cleanser had the drying process. By that Since it still smelled of neighbor asked if we could as our emerging insects of also included a substance time, our kitchen and the lanolin, the coot was deliv- come. “It wasn’t there an spring. to alleviate that lingering bird’s bath attendants reeked ered to the Eos Wildlife Sanc- hour ago,” she stated as we Another evening in April, effect. While it would soothe with the odor of lanolin. tuary in Midland. Remaining walked through her house to it would rise up, flap its the skin and leave a slight While it had been in the with Midge Erskine, the bird the patio. wings, and run its way out of essence for workers, it was rinse cycle of our endeavor, could be evaluated further. When we saw the errant the water and down the lake. not meant for use in large we had once again noticed Weatherproofing was es- stranger in her flower bed, As it cleared the trees and quantities for cleaning oiled how unique a coot is in sential to water birds, and we had to laugh. Another left this watery haven, only birds. physical design. As it had the effects of the hand cleans- migrating coot had chosen the night creatures on shore As a water and shore bird, stretched its greenish legs, er were still unknown. Under an abnormal landing site. and permanent waterfowl the American coot relaxed af- we had been privileged to see her care, the coot could After driving to the city would hear the ruckus cre- ter being placed in the water its long, lobed toes. preen, exercise, and prove lake, Art led our way down to ated by its departure. on the left side of our kitchen Positioned near the rear of that it could once again sur- the shoreline. It was amazing Climbing back up the hill sink. Residue from a Blue its body, these extremities vive within harsh, natural, how different a familiar trail toward our vehicle, Art Dawn bath quickly coated limited its abilities on land. climatic events. looked with only a flashlight wondered if it was beginning the sides of this makeshift When in the water, however, After returning home, to guide our way. to rain coots. As he opened tub. After transferring the they enabled it to be a superb we raised windows to al- Once at the water, he the door for me, I comforted bird to the other side of the swimmer and diver. low the April day to lessen lowered the bird into the him with the reminder that sink, the rinse water discol- After examining its wings the pungent and lingering lake. Immediately, it paddled at least this one’s feathers ored rapidly. and body and finding no lanolin aroma throughout away from us toward open had not been saturated with Refilling the basins, we injuries, it was easy to see its the house. Even the next day, water. Resurfacing from a lanolin. started the second bathing dense feathers had acted as our vehicle reminded us of dive, it looked about, and attempt. Slowly the bird insulation against the chill our guest. then dove again. Bebe McCasland is author seemed to be regaining its of spring nights and cold, That evening, the phone Most of its food could be of The Poop from Bird Poop. natural appearance. Once inland lakes. interrupted our watching found on, near, or under She is federally and state again, the rinse suggested Somehow, its physique al- Letterman and Leno. Glanc- the water. Foraging along licensed to rehabilitate wild yet another application of most seemed too large for its ing at my watch, I noticed it the shore, it could access birds. Just who is really in charge around here? ormer Presi- worth noting, certainly thority to vote on appro- beings spend much of they want them in Iraq Those 545 people, and dent Clinton applies to us today and priations; the House of their energy convinc- and Afghanistan. they alone, are respon- once made this is quite interesting to Representatives does. ing you what they did If they do not receive sible. statement — “I read: You and I don’t write is not their fault. It Social Security but are They, and they alone, have a pretty good idea the tax code; Congress seems inconceivable on an elite retirement have the power. howF the 21st century Politicians are the does. to me a nation of 300 plan not available to They, and they alone, works and only people in the world You and I don’t set million cannot replace the people, it’s because should be held account- there’s not who create problems fiscal policy; Congress 545 people who stand they want it that way. able by the people who a single and then campaign does. convicted, by present There are no insolu- are their bosses — pro- successful against them. You and I don’t con- facts, of incompetence ble government prob- vided the voters have country on Have you ever won- trol monetary policy; and irresponsibility. lems. the gumption to man- the planet dered: if both the the Federal Reserve I can’t think of a Do not let these 545 age their own employ- that oper- Democrats and the Bank does. single domestic prob- people shift the blame ees. ates on the Republicans are against One hundred sena- lem that is not traceable to bureaucrats, whom We should vote all of theory the deficits, why do we tors, 435 congressmen, directly to those 545 they hire and whose them out of office and govern- have deficits? one president and nine people. When you fully jobs they can abolish; clean up their mess! ment is Pa r e n t ’s If all the politicians Supreme Court justices grasp the plain truth to lobbyists, whose gifts the prob- Co r n e r are against inflation equates to 545 human that 545 people exercise and advice they can Now that you have lem, not Da r r e l l Ry a n and high taxes, why do beings out of the 300 the power of the federal reject; to regulators, read the words of Mr. one.” we have inflation and million are directly, government, then it to whom they give the Reese, you can under- Upon high taxes? legally, morally and must follow that what power to regulate and stand why so many hearing this statement, You and I don’t pro- individually respon- exists is what they want from whom they can folks are upset with the Charlie Reese, a former pose a federal budget; sible for the domestic to exist. take this power. situation today and who columnist of the Orlan- the president does. problems that plague If the tax code is Above all, do not let they blame. do Sentinel, responded You and I don’t have this country. unfair, it’s because they them con you into the But it does seem like with an article that is the constitutional au- Those 545 human want it unfair. belief that there exists we are going in circles, If the budget is in the disembodied mystical doesn’t it? red, it’s because they forces like “the econ- want it in the red. omy,” “inflation,” or Darrell Ryan is direc- If the Army and Ma- “politics” that prevent tor of federal programs rines are in Iraq and Af- them from doing what for Big Spring Indepen- ghanistan, it’s because they take an oath to do. dent School District.

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BIG Page 7 Sports SPRING HERALD Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Forsan defeats Coahoma, stays atop District 3-2A By BRIAN MCCORMACK in the bottom of the third. Foster Bur- Burchett. Galloway then hit a liner ed by Smith. Sports Editor chett hit a liner up the third base line, to and was thrown out at first, but “We have a lot of youngsters,and then Bryson Phillips tied the game picked up two RBI bringing the score FORSAN — It was almost an upset. they don’t always get the innings they with a double and two RBI. T’oA Mau- to 10-3. The young Coahoma Bulldog baseball need. But they are getting experience team — winless on the season — try- Mau took a base after being hit by a The last at-bats came in the bottom on the varsity level. Next year should ing to take out the first place Forsan pitch and Clayton Galloway singled of the fifth. Coahoma couldn’t manu- be a whole different story,” he added. Buffaloes on their own turf. to score Phillips. facture any more runs, while Forsan Forsan now sits at 7-0, and is in sole For the first two innings, it looked Blaise Coffman drew a walk and crossed home plate three more times possession of first place in District like they might succeed. Dalton Doss hit a liner into the gap to force an early close to the game, 3-2A, and that is where Coach Jason in right center field, driving MauMau winning 13-3 via the 10-run mercy Anthony Salazar singled for the Phillips hopes to remain. home. rule. Bulldogs in the top of the third, set- “It’s a cliche, but we got to take it Trevor Burchett doubled, picking For Coahoma Coach Chris Smith, ting Kaleb McAdams up with a RBI one game at a time,” he said. up two RBI and making it a 7-3 game. the 0-15 Bulldogs’ season may be a double to tie the game 1-1. Robert Guz- “We can’t look past Post or Denver man doubled, and with two outs Bran- After the reversal of fortune, the wash, but the strides they have made City. We just have to stay focused.” don Sanders singled, picking up two wheels started to come off for the as a team are undeniable. Coahoma has a bye week in district RBI and giving Coahoma a surpirs- Bulldogs. “I was very pleased with our ef- ing 3-1 lead. Foster Burchett led off the bottom forts,” Smith said. play, while Forsan travels to Post on That would prove to be Coahoma’s of the fourth inning with a triple fol- “It’s a big task playing those guys, Good Friday. The first pitch is sched- last stand, however. lowed by a base on balls by Phillips. but we have improved. It was like uled for noon. Though Coahoma starting pitcher MauMau was hit by a pitch for his night and day since the first time we Ryan Reed started strong, the Buffs’ third consecutive at-bat to load the played them.” Contact Sports Editor Brian McCor- batsmen were waiting to erupt. bases for Forsan. With only three seniors, Coahoma mack at 263-7331 ext. 237 or by e-mail Patrick Robles led off with a base hit Marcus Cervantes singled to score has a potentially bright future, as not- at [email protected].

Sports Calendar TODAY Baseball • Midland College at Howard Col- lege, 3 p.m., Jack Barber Field.

• Sweetwater at Big Spring, 7 p.m., Steer Park.

Softball • Sweetwater at Big Spring, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Tennis • Forsan at Denver City, TBA.

To submit a calendar item, please call 263- 7331, ext. 237, or e-mail sports@bigspring- Photo by Tony Claxton herald.com Big Spring’s Brandon Portocarrero slides safely into first during agame earlier this season. The Steers will host Snyder tonight at 7 p.m. at Steer Park.

Lady Buffaloes fall to first place Bulldogettes By BRIAN MCCORMACK advance Castilaw to third. Tobi Rob- gled to bring her home, cutting the lor, was disappointed but is confident Sports Editor inson singled, picking up a RBI. Sa- Bulldogettes lead to two runs. that her team can make a strong play- vannah Ness doubled, driving Rob- Robinson drew a walk in the top of off run. FORSAN — Both the Coahoma Bull- inson home. At the end of the inning, the sixth inning, and Ness got a RBI “We didn’t play well at all defen- dogettes (12-11, 7-1) and the Forsan Coahoma led 5-0. double to score Robinson, making it sively,” Taylor said. Lady Buffaloes (11-6, 6-2) are vying for Forsan — not used to being on the 6-3. “It’s going to come down to what control of their district 3-2A softball short end of a ball game — started pro- Coahoma held on to the lead, and happens with Coahoma and Colorado destinies and Monday, Coahoma took ducing runs of their own in the bot- now have to defeat Colorado City — City. We went in confident, but we let one giant step ahead by defeating ri- tom of the third inning when Brittni who got the best of Coahoma in the those errors get to us. We are a young val Forsan 6-3. Cline reached base on a liner to center last meeting — or else the district team and we have our work cut out The usually dominant Lady ‘Buffs field. Jahnia Willard bunted, advanc- could be decided by a coin toss. for us, but we will take it one game at were rattled early in the top of the ing Cline and reaching second on bad Coahoma coach Rob Glasscock a time.” first inning when Coahoma put three throw. Cline, however, was called out hopes it doesn’t come to that. Next up for Coahoma will be Lub- runs on the board as a result of field- at third. “You always want to be in the driv- bock Coronado’s junior varsity No. 1 ing errors. Ali Knight doubled, scoring Willard er’s seat,” Glasscock said. team — a 5A squad — who they meet Coahoma pitcher Kyla Clanton and starting pitcher for Forsan, Ash- “But in this district, it’s a three- on Good Friday at noon on the road. consistently found the strike zone, ley Buzbee hit an RBI single to score horse race. We just have to stay fo- Forsan will have a chance to re- punching out six batters during her Knight, putting the Lady Buffs on the cused. Colorado City beat us six to group on the same day as they travel mound appearance. board for the first time and making it nothing, so we have a bone to pick to Post. Game time is slated for noon. The Bulldogettes kept charging in 5-2. with them,” he added. the top of the second inning. That score would remain until the Despite the loss, one of those horses Contact Sports Editor Brian McCor- Jennifer Castilaw doubled and Lau- bottom of the fifth when Knight hit a is Forsan. mack at 263-7331 ext. 237 or by e-mail rel Nix laid down a sacrifice bunt to second double, and Kayla Tilley sin- The Lady Buffs’ coach, Shanna Tay- at [email protected]. Parcells approved as Saints’ coach Kentucky wins NCAA title NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commis- this week, and hopes to making a rul- NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Before his —Doron Lamb, a sophomore with sioner Roger Goodell says he won’t ing shortly thereafter. confetti-flecked suit gets back from first-round-draft-pick potential, who stand in the way if the New Orleans “Part of it depends exactly when the cleaners, John Calipari will be led the Wildcats with 22 points, in- Saints ask Bill Parcells to take over the appeal is going to be, and second on the road. cluding back-to-back 3-pointers mid- as interim coach for suspended Sean of all what information comes up in Such is life for a coach who recruits way through the second half that shut Payton. the appeal,” said Goodell, who has all that NBA-ready talent — especial- down one of Kansas’ many rallies. “That’s their decision. They need to met with Payton twice before the ap- ly when those players get in the habit —Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, a prob- make those decisions and we’ll move peal was filed. of bringing championships back to able lottery pick, who scored all 11 forward,” Goodell said Monday at Meanwhile, league officials were their ol’ Kentucky home. of his points in the first half, while the opening of an NFL pop-up store meeting with NFL Players’ Associa- Cal’s latest group of one-and-don- the Wildcats (38-2) were building an featuring new team apparel. “Bill’s tion representatives Monday about ers doesn’t have much left to prove 18-point lead. a great coach, and I’m sure (he) will penalties involving players who took at this level. Despite a rough shoot- —Terrence Jones (nine points, add a lot of personality and intrigue. part in the bounty program. ing night by the best of Kentucky’s seven rebounds), Marquis Teague And he’s as competitive as they get The union has asked the NFL to talented freshmen, Anthony Davis, (14 points) and Darius Miller (two of so I’m sure he’ll do a good job.” provide it with all the information the Wildcats defeated Kansas 67-59 Kentucky’s 11 blocked shots) are in Before the Saints pick someone to from the league’s investigation that on Monday night to win their eighth the mix, too. run the team this year, though, Good- revealed 22 to 27 defensive players national title, and first since 1998. —And then there’s Davis, who ell still has to rule on Payton’s appeal were part of the Saints’ pay-for-pain “What I’m hoping is there are six might have had the most dominat- of his season-long suspension, along bounty pool. The pool awarded thou- first-rounders on this team,” Calipari ing six-point night in the history of with the appeals of shorter suspen- sands of dollars in cash bonuses from said. “I’m fine with that. That’s why college basketball, earning the nod sions to assistant coach Joe Vitt and 2009-11 for vicious hits that knocked I’ve got to go recruiting on Friday.” as the most outstanding player. Mid general manager Mickey Loomis and targeted opponents out of games. Among those he could be looking to penalties handed down to the team. replace: See KENTUCKY, Page 12 Goodell expects to hear the appeals See PARCELLS, Page 12

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ward,” he said. “These are management decisions $500,000 and took away second-round PARCELLS “We’ve been open about what we’ve that Tom Benson will have to sign off draft picks in 2012 and 2013. been able to find. We released it pub- on,” Goodell said. Williams, who left the Saints after Continued from Page 7 licly.” “He will get recommendations, I’m last season to join the St. Louis Rams, The commissioner said he’s hopeful sure from Sean and Mickey and oth- ran the bounty program. One example, according to the the NFLPA will have a recommenda- ers, and make his determination. If it It’s still unclear whether the appeals league: Linebacker Jonathan Vilma tion soon after meeting with league ends up being Parcells, then they’ve will change anything, but Goodell said offered $10,000 to any New Orleans officials. gone through the full process.” Monday he’s open to new evidence. player who sidelined Minnesota Vi- The results of the appeal could well On Sunday, the NFLPA told play- He noted, though, that the investiga- kings quarterback Brett Favre during affect whether Parcells comes out of ers involved in the bounty case that tion has lasted years, in large part the 2010 NFC championship game. retirement to take over as interim there’s a chance they could face because the Saints didn’t come clean “Our team will meet with the NFL coach while his former offensive as- criminal charges and it hired outside when first asked about the bounties. today, ask hard questions and will ex- sistant and protege is suspended. counsel to represent them if needed. “We’ve met with various person- pect to see all documents and direct Parcells has said he would consider Asked about possible criminal nel in the Saints, and for three years evidence of a pay-to-injure scheme,” coaching the Saints if asked. charges, Goodell said, “Those aren’t they denied that this was going on,” DeMaurice Smith, executive director Payton and Loomis played golf with my decisions.” Goodell said. “It’s clear it was going of the NFL Players Association, told the former NFL coach last week to “To me, we’re going to do what’s on, and that’s one of the reasons the the website Pro Player Insiders on talk to him about the team’s predica- right,” he said. punishment was harsh. ... They de- Monday. ment. “We’re going to make sure our nied it repeatedly. And eventually we “That is what a fair process dic- Parcells, who turns 71 in August, rules are enforced. And when they’re were able to get a credible source that tates. I will get a full briefing by our led the New York Giants to two Super violated we’ll take the appropriate came up late last year that gave us in- team and after that the next step will Bowl titles, and also coached the New discipline.” formation that indicated clearly that be to consult with players about what England Patriots, New York Jets and On March 21, Goodell suspended it was going on.” was learned. Only then will we confer Dallas Cowboys. Payton for all of the upcoming sea- Even then, Goodell said, the Saints with the NFL. “ There has been criticism of Goodell son, Loomis for eight games, Vitt for still denied it. Goodell said the league has given for allowing Payton to participate in six games, and former defensive coor- “We want to hear if there’s infor- the NFLPA two confidential reports picking his successor, but the com- dinator Gregg Williams indefinitely, mation we’re not aware of,” he said. on the investigation. missioner says the decision rests with a penalty that will last at least one “We’ll take that into consideration “I think we all need to move for- Saints owner Tom Benson. season. Goodell also fined the Saints and we’ll deal with it from there.”

vis and Jones and finished with 18 and wonder if this was a team that Cal can certainly handle it. He has KENTUCKY points and 17 rebounds on a 6-for-17 could even make the tournament. It mastered the art of rebuilding on shooting night. did. Won its eighth straight confer- the fly. Continued from Page 7 He was huge in the second half, ence title, too. He’s the coach who brings in the while the Jayhawks were making “Nobody even expected us to be John Walls, Brandon Knights and way through the first half, he was one of those desperate comebacks here in the first place, for us to have Derrick Roses (at Memphis) for scoreless but still on pace for a tri- that have become their trademark a great season,” KU guard Travis cups of coffee, lets them sharpen up ple-double. He finished with 16 rebounds, six this year. Releford said. their resumes, then happily says blocks, five assists and three steals This time, KU trimmed Ken- “And we did. We were able to goodbye when it becomes obvious — and made his only field goal with tucky’s lead to five with 1:37 left. compete for a championship. We there’s nothing left for them to do 5:13 left in the game. But the Wildcats made five free had a great year.” in school. It was a surefire illustration of throws down the stretch to seal the Kentucky’s was better, and Davis The coach refuses to apologize for how the 6-foot-10 freshman can ex- win. certainly did nothing to hurt his the way he recruits or how he runs ert his will on a game even on a rare “It (stinks) that we have to be draft stock despite missing more his program. night when the shot isn’t falling. down 14 before we want to start shots in this game than he had in Just playing by the rules as they’re “I love the fact Anthony Davis fighting,” KU guard Tyshawn Tay- the last three. set up, he says, even if he doesn’t to- goes 1 for 10, and you all say he was lor said. “Guess that’s kind of what He set the tone early on defense, tally agree with them. biggest factor of game,” happened.” swatting Robinson’s shot twice, Because he refuses to promise Calipari said. “He was 1 for 10. I So, the Jayhawks settled for the grabbing rebounds, making pretty minutes or shots to any recruit asked these guys what they would “B’’ League title this year, as Cali- bounce passes for assists. and demands teamwork out of all do without scoring. You have an pari avenged a final-game loss to Early in the second half, he made of them, he says he comes by these idea what he does.” Bill Self back in 2008 when Cal was a steal that also could have been an players honestly. Over the next few weeks, Davis coaching Memphis. assist, knocking the ball out of Rob- He has produced nine first-round will decide whether to return to The Tigers missed four late free inson’s hands and directly to Jones, picks in the last four drafts, includ- college — unlikely — or head to the throws in blowing a nine-point lead who dunked for a 46-30 lead. ing five in 2010. NBA, where he’ll probably be the in that one. Kansas didn’t get any Then, finally. With 5:13 left in That draft day was as big a mo- top pick. Kidd-Gilchrist could go such help this time. the game, he spotted up for a 15- ment for the school as any, Calipari second. Even so, it wasn’t a bad season in foot jumper from the baseline that said. A pretty big statement for the Kansas (32-7) also has a lottery Lawrence, considering where KU swished for a 59-44 lead, putting program built by Adolph Rupp. pick in AP All-American Thomas began. a dagger in one of Kansas’ many “The reason was, I knew now Robinson. Kansas lost four of its top five comebacks. that other kids would look and say, He was harassed all night by Da- scorers off last year’s roster. “He was terrific,” Self said. “The ‘You’ve got to go there,’” Calipari There were times ear- basket he made was one of the big- said. ly in the season when gest baskets of the game.” This latest group came and won it Self and his old buddy His only bucket of the game — all. and mentor, Larry could that be a different sort of spin “I wanted that,” Calipari said. “I Brown, would stand on “one and done?” told them I wanted this to be one for around at practices Well, if Davis does choose to leave, the ages.”

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