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Valley Life March 24 - Tri
V THE SPORTS SECTION PAGES 11-16 alley Life March 24, 2011 FREE!!! The Region’s Newest Weekly Publication Harpursville’s State Title Hopes Dashed In Final Minutes As Gananda Beats Hornets, 61-51 Story and Photos By Pete Mansheffer TROY - Maybe by the end of the week, players and coaches of Harpursville’s girl’s basketball team will reflect upon what truly was an incredible 2010-2011 campaign, it just wasn’t the time on Sunday afternoon, as the Lady Hornets bowed in the NYSPHSAA Class C championship game, 61-51, to unbeaten Gananda. “They’ll understand just how special this season was…in time,” a red-eyed Harpursville H’Ville coach Kurt Ehrensbeck said. Those in attendance at the McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College were treated to what state tourney bigwigs called the best game of the tournament, with Gananda (25-0), ranked #1 in Class C from the start of the season, finished off the wire-to-wire ranking with its first state title. “Both teams battled, (Gananda) just made the last points,” Ehrensbeck said. Nerves showed in the opening quarter, as both clubs had issues getting into their respective offenses. It took 2:02 before the first points were put on the scoreboard, Savannah Murray finally lifting the lid off the hoops with jumper in the lane for the 2-0 H’Ville lead. The teams traded the lead three times in the quarter, Hannah Kimmel’s three-pointer with two ticks left on the clock giving the Lady Hornets an 11-10 entering the second stanza. H’Ville has eleven first quarter turnovers. “Very uncharacteristic for us,” Ehrensbeck said. Gananda took five-point leads twice in the second quarter – the second one coming on Tiffany Gregoire’s inside hoop with 2:35 left putting the Panthers up 2419. But Kimmel led a comeback, scoring on a turnaround over three defenders in the low block then a drilling a long trey from the top of the arc to knot things at 24 with 1:46 left. Gregoire’s hoop stopped the run, but H’Ville grabbed a 31-28 halftime lead when Erin Dietzman drained a three-pointer with 10 seconds left. Despite 16 first-half turnovers, Harpursville had the lead, something Ehrensbeck was more than happy to take. “If someone told me earlier this season we’d be up three points at halftime of the state championship game, I’d say they were crazy. But, we’d take it,” Ehrensbeck said. Kimmel was the main reason H’Ville enjoyed the halftime advantage, as the senior put on an offensive clinic in which she scored 20 points and had five rebounds. “She put on a quite a show,” said Ehrensbeck of Kimmel, who finished the contest with 32 points before fouling out with 1:18 to play. Gananda coach Tony Morabito knew that his team had to stop, or at least slow Kimmel if his group wanted to win. (At half), we told the girls that if somebody’s going to beat you, it’s going to be somebody other than Kimmel,” Morabito said. “We can’t let her beat us.” H’Ville had a 42-37 lead with 4:20 left in third, as Kimmel scored five straight points, but Gananda picked up the intensity on defense, playing more physical than perhaps H’Ville was used to seeing. The Hornets were held to just two more points and Shannon McGinnis’s three-pointer with just under a minute tied things at 44 entering the final quarter. “They bellied us up and played a more physical game. We had problems adapting,” Ehrensbeck said. Kimmel’s two free throws gave H’Ville a 46-44 lead just 55 seconds into the fourth quarter, but Melissa Reeves made one of two free throws and Julia Pagano used a ball fake and drive to the hoop to put Gananda back on top. McGinnis made a pair of free throws to put the Panthers up three with 5:49 to play, but on H’Ville’s next possession, Kimmel was fouled shooting a desperation three-pointer just before the shot clock expired. Bailed out, Kimmel made all three free throws to tie the game at 49 with 5:19 to play. Gananda seized control of the game at this point. McGinnis, who finished with 20 points and 15 rebounds and was named the tournament Most Valuable Player, drove into the paint and scored. Kimmel was fouled on the other end of the floor, sending her to the line for a one-and-one. Kimmel missed the front end, her Arthur B. Singer And Sons Headline Upcoming Art Show Artwork by Arthur B. Singer (1917-1990), one of America’s most famous bird illustrators, will be showcased during a four-person exhibit starting March 26 at the Windsor Whip Works Art Center in Windsor, NY. Arthur B. Singer is best known for his books Birds of the World, Birds of North America, and Birds of Europe, which rank among the foremost bird guides ever published. He received the Audubon Society’s first Hal Borland Award, and the Augustus St. Gaudens medal from his alma mater, The Cooper Union. Singer’s two sons, Alan and Paul, have followed in their father’s footsteps and will also have paintings in the show. Alan Singer, who teaches fine art at the Rochester Institute of Technology, collaborated with his father to design and illustrate a series of awardwinning U.S. postage stamps featuring the “Birds and Flowers of the Fifty States.” Alan’s work has been shown at The Smithsonian and at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts. Paul Singer, a nationally known graphic designer, resides in Brooklyn and loves to paint along the seacoast. Donna Dodson, a sculptor from Jamaica Plain, MA, will round out the show with her dramatic wood carvings of female forms inspired by Egyptian, African, and Native American art. “My artwork celebrates the mystical relationship between human beings and the animal kingdom…The forms say something that words could simply not express. There is a tremendous challenge in making a work of art for all the trials, and progressions one experiences before the form will come alive and begin to resolve itself. Sculpture is labor and time intensive and making art is a lifelong study with lessons for the eye, the hand, the mind and the spirit.” -Donna Dodson An opening reception will be held at the Windsor Whip Works Art Center gallery from 6 - 9 pm, March 26. The show will run through May 7. Gallery hours: Friday and Saturday, 1 4 pm, or by appointment. The gallery is located at 98 Main St. in Windsor, 11 mi. east of Binghamton off Rt. 17 Exit 79. Contact: Johanne Pesce, 607655-2370, Email: Johanne@ WhipWorksArtGallery.org ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM Hannah Kimmel, Erin Dietzman (Sportsmanship Award) and Miranda Drummond were Harpursville’s representatives MIRANDA DRUMMOND pulls up for a jumper on the All-Tournament Team. Pictured with them between Gananda’s Shawna VanEtten and are Gananda players Shawna VanEtten, Melissa Reeves and MVP Shannon McGinnis. Shannon McGinnis. only miss of the game in six attempts, and Shawna VanEtten came up with the loose ball, drove the length of the floor and hit a pullup jumper for the four-point lead. VanEtten then came up with the biggest play of the game when she set herself in front of Kimmel, who was driving the right sideline after the Gananda basket. Kimmel ran into VanEtten just in front of the scorer’s table. Whistle. Offensive foul. Kimmel’s fourth with 3:06 left. “That was the key to the game,” Morabito said. McGinnis scored again in post area off a Pagano (10 points, four assists) helper to give the Panthers a 55-49 lead, but Kimmel scored off a miss with 1:49 left, her final points in a high school uniform. VanEtten’s drive and layup with 1:35 left put the lead back to six (57-51) and forced Harpursville to have to foul. Unfortunately, Kimmel was forced to foul at one point, her fifth, sending her to the sideline. VanEtten, who sat much of the third quarter in foul trouble, scored all ten of her points in the fourth, including four consecutive free throws in the final 46 seconds, as Harpursville could only watch and wonder. “We’ve worked four days a week since May, still it was beyond our dreams to make the state finals,” Ehrensbeck said. “We played to our max – we couldn’t play harder.” Dietzman scored seven points and freshman Miranda Drummond added six for H’Ville (23-2). Ehrensbeck said that the support players completed this magical season. “Our auxiliary players got us here.” Kimmel and Drummond were named to the AllTournament Team and Dietzman was awarded the Sportsmanship Award. The state tournament experience is something the H’Ville kids will relish for years. “I told them that 20 years from now, they will look back on this as one of the best moments of their lives, Ehrensbeck said. “This was so special to them,” he added. “The kids took, I’m not kidding, about 4,000 pictures the last three days and watched Binghamton play Friday night. They enjoyed the ride.” No one enjoyed the ride any more than Kimmel, a Sacred Heart-bound senior who finished the season as Section Four’s all-time leading scorer, boy or girl, with 2,692 points. That total placed her seventh all-time in girl’s state history and tenth overall. “Hannah’s best basketball is yet to come,” said Ehrensbeck, who coached both her and her older sister, Lindsay, a Villanova junior. Music On The Delaware Presents Cindy Kallet & Grey Larsen Music on the Delaware proudly presents singer/ instrumentalists Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walton Theatre. A jam session will precede the concert at 6:30 on the second floor of the theatre. Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen are each wellknown for many years of music making, but for the past five years, they have joined forces in joyful musical collaboration. Cindy is a gifted songwriter, guitarist, singer, and multiinstrumentalist. Grey is an accomplished singer and Irish flute and tin whistle player, as well as a master of the concertina, fiddle, piano, and harmonium. Both compose contemporary GREY LARSEN AND CINDY KALLET folk and world music, and together they perform music of rich vibrancy and color. Tickets for the performance are available at the door of the theatre or in Franklin at Paul White Insurance and NBDC, in Masonville at Masonville General Store; and in Sidney Federal Credit Union and NBDC. Further information is available at 607-865-6829 or 865-6983. For more information, see www.waltontheatre.org or phone 607-865-6829. www.cindykallet.com & www.greylarsen.com VALLEY LIFE 2 Valley Life Ken Paden, Publisher Pete Mansheffer, Sports Editor Tyson Eskow, Graphic Designer Bea Daniels, Advertising Manager Please call Bea at (607) 656-8704 to Advertise Published weekly every Thursday by Paden Publishing, LLC Editorial and publication headquarters are at 5 Winkler Road, Sidney, N.Y. To contact us, send mail to PO Box 208, Sidney, NY 13838 Telephone (607) 561-3526 • Fax (607) 563-8999 Email [email protected] Getting Digital Photos Out of the Computer Some of us only receive photos of grandkids once a year -- when school photos come out. Vacation shots our computer-savvy friends have taken sit in our computer unviewed, as do digital photos of our grandchildren. The reason: We don’t know how to open those files. No, this isn’t going to be a lesson in how to retrieve those photos yourself. But here’s how you can learn to do it: Buy a 4mg (pronounced “four meg”) flash drive at any store with an electronics department: Walmart, Radio Shack and so on. Don’t pay more than $15. If your senior center has a class in computers but hasn’t covered digital photographs, contact the instructor and get step-by-step instructions on how to get the photos out of your computer and into the little flash drive. Tea (This will no doubt involve inserting the flash drive into the appropriate space on your computer, navigating to the folder where the file is and copying it onto the flash drive.) From there you take the flash drive to a photo store. They can download those files and create actual photos for you, or with a little help you can do it yourself. As a pricing example, if you want to print out 4-by-6-inch photos, you can do it for about 30 cents each at the Walmart photo lab kiosk. Or, they’ll help you. Second best bet is to hire a trustworthy child geek to download those photos for you or put them in a computer directory and show you how to get to them. First best bet: Tell people you’re fine with handling email, but you can’t view or print the digital photos they send. Ask them to send you actual prints! with Mitral Valve Prolapse Rarely a Health Threat DEAR DR. DONOHUE: About 40 years ago, when I was in my 30s, I was examined by a famous heart doctor who went over me with great care and concluded I had mitral valve prolapse. He put me on medicine, which I have taken to this day. He also insisted I take antibiotics before dental work. That doctor died, and my new doctor, quite young, says I don’t have mitral valve prolapse and that I don’t need medicine or antibiotics before dental work. He saw that I doubted him, so he had me get an echocardiogram. It showed no mitral valve problem. I still wonder about this. I can’t accept that my former doctor was wrong. — J.P. ANSWER: The mitral valve regulates blood flow from the upper left heart chamber — the left atrium — to the lower left heart chamber, the ventricle. When the ventricle contracts, it pumps blood out of the heart. Simultaneously the mitral valve closes to prevent backflow of blood into the left atrium. Mitral valve prolapse means that the mitral valve balloons upward into the left atrium during heart pumping and might leak blood. 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In her first book, “Dig This Gig,” author Laura Dodd interviews 32 young adults, all of whom work at ordinary and extraordinary “gigs,” and describes the paths they took to find or create meaningful careers for themselves. Through candid conversations, Dodd provides in detail what work is really like in today’s fastest-growing fields and most soughtafter professions. From “glamour gigs” like entertainment, news and government to green gigs, do-good ventures and healthcare jobs, “Dig This Gig” should be required reading for college students and “boomerang kids” facing the toughest job market in decades. SHEER ARTISTRY © 2011 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved Keep Us In Mind For Your School & Sports Events Lunch Belvedere Cabaret Dig This Gig: Find Your Dream Job — Or Invent It By Laura Dodd (Kensington Publishing, $14.95) Reviewed by Rose M. Croke Dominic’s Time Fridays & Saturdays 11:30 - 3:00 with this condition, mitral valve prolapse was first described and became a very popular diagnosis. Many of those who were then given a diagnosis of it really didn’t have it. The condition was written about in newspapers and magazines, and dire consequences were ascribed to it. Now, with new knowledge of how this valve works and with new equipment such as echocardiograms (sound-wave pictures of the heart), a clearer picture of the mitral valve is obtainable. Most people who have a ballooning valve are not considered to have a serious medical condition. In only a handful of these people does a significant leak of blood occur. Those are the people who require treatment, and those are the people who take antibiotics before certain dental procedures. Your doctor wasn’t wrong. He was a victim of the inadequate knowledge of that era. Heart-valve disease is quite common. The booklet on it describes the more prevalent varieties. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 105W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. March 24, 2011 Treat Your Family To Our Easter Sunday or Mother’s Day Better Yet, Both! ALL YOUR FAVORITES, INCLUDING – Leg of Lamb, Roast Pork, Roast Steamship Round of Beef, Selections like Belgian Waffles, Eggs, Omelettes, Full Sweet Table or Fresh Fruit, Cakes, Pies & Pastries, Full Salad Bar and much more! Served from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Way back in the ‘30s, a team known as the Four Horsemen, comprised of Willard Karn, Hal Sims, David Burnstine and Oswald Jacoby, dominated the world of bridge. For years they rode roughshod over all opposition, winning most of the important tournaments. All four have passed on to happier hunting grounds, but the tales of their exploits linger on. Today’s hand was played by Karn. West led the queen of clubs, which held, and East won the club continuation with the ten, cashed the ace (on which West discarded a diamond) and returned his last club. Karn ruffed with the jack as West discarded Eight mentors who represent a cross section of corporate and non-profit organizations — including veteran journalist Dan Rather, Christina Norman, CEO of The Oprah Winfrey Network, and Frances Beinecke, president of the National Resources Defense Council — also weigh in with their expert opinions and sage advice. Each chapter concludes with a pithy postscript, in which each subject reflects on what he or she would do differently if they had to do it all over again, and the three mandatory characteristics they think are needed for success in their chosen professions. Dodd doesn’t tritely prod readers into thinking they can be whatever they want to be if they just put their minds to it. Instead, readers get real-life career profiles from those who dug in deep and endured — the sweat, the tears, the ecstatic highs and despairing lows, and the unforeseen setbacks — to find the career paths that work for them. “Dig This Gig” reminds workers of all ages that in order to blaze your own path, it’s often up to you to fuel the fire. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. another diamond. Karn played a spade to the queen and led a heart, winning with the queen. He now had the K-2 of trumps and guessed well to play the deuce, felling East’s ace. East returned a spade to dummy’s ace, on which South discarded a diamond, and Karn then made the key play of the jack of diamonds. East ducked and so did South, West contributing the ten. A heart to the king drew the last trump, and declarer’s diamonds won the last three tricks. When the play is analyzed, it is found that the spade finesse, the deuce-of-hearts play and the jack-of-diamonds finesse were all absolutely essential. Furthermore, the timing also had to be perfect. The spade had to be led at trick five so that trumps could be initiated from dummy, and the queen had to be finessed so that the South hand could not be forced to ruff later on. Furthermore, the jack of diamonds had to be finessed to overcome the queen and ten with one stroke. No defense stops the contract. If West keeps his diamonds, South establishes the suit by ruffing the third round in dummy. ©2011 King Features Synd., Inc. 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First, there are a few breeds of cat that actually like (or at least tolerate) being around and in water — including swimming. Andie might have this trait, or she might not. She may just like doing it and has developed a habit of standing in the water bowl immediately after litter box use. If this is the case, you can try placing a tray or bowl of water near the litter box and guide Andie over to that after her toilet, then empty the water until the next time. Or, as soon as Andie gets into her drinking bowl, gently lift her out — no scolding — and take the bowl away for a while. From there on, pick up Andie just before she gets into the bowl, put her down gently, and feed her a treat. Do this enough times and she just may “get it.” Another issue that’s just as likely is that Andie’s paws are uncomfortable after litter box use. Check her paws, especially between the pads; are there nicks or irritated areas? Is litter embedded between the pads? Whether you see any problems or not, try a couple of different litter brands to see if it makes a difference. Also, talk to Andie’s vet about her behavior. Send your pet questions and tips to ask@pawscorner. com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www.pawscorner.com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. • From L.D.W. in Illinois: “When I have a recipe, I put all the ingredients on the counter and as I use each one I put it away. My daughter and daughter-in-law like the idea, as they at one time or another have forgotten an item.” I like that one, too, L.D.W. A well-prepared cook makes a delicious meal. • “To wrap a baby gift in unforgettable gift wrap, circle the announcement in the paper with a colorful marker, then use the newsprint to wrap your package. 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Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or email JoAnn at heresatip@ yahoo.com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. • It was venerable American newscaster David Brinkley who made the following sage observation: “The one function TV news performs very well is that when there is no news, we give it to you with the same emphasis as if there were.” • According to Guinness World Records, the oldest cat in the world was named Crème Puff and lived to the ripe old age of 38 years and three days. • If you do much printing, you might not be surprised to learn that if you figure out the cost by volume, the average ink cartridge for a printer costs seven times more than Dom Perignon champagne. • On an average day in the United States, 90 million cans of beer will be consumed. • If you’re planning a summer jaunt to Atlantic City, N.J., this year, you might want to stop by Margate City, just a couple of miles south of the gambling mecca. While you’re there you can see the old- est zoomorphic structure in the United States. Lucy the Elephant, built in 1882 by James V. Lafferty, is 65 feet tall and has served at various times as a cottage, a business office, a restaurant and a tavern. In 1976 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. • It was United Airlines that hired the first stewardesses for its flights, back in 1930. In addition to being attractive and charming, stewardesses had to be registered nurses. • Those who study such things say that in ancient Mesopotamia, it was not unusual for those of the wealthy classes to crush semiprecious stones and adhere the powder to their lips. *** Thought for the Day: “In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it. The last is much the worst.” — Oscar Wilde © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. 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During his time as a pilot, he picked up the term “Mark Twain,” a boatman’s call noting that the river was only 2 fathoms deep, the minimum depth for safe navigation. He used it as a pseudonym in his writing for nearly 50 years. • On April 10, 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is founded in New York City by philanthropist and diplomat Henry Bergh. Bergh’s impassioned accounts of the horrors inflicted on animals convinced the New York State legislature to pass the ASPCA charter. • On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn in Athens — 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. King Georgios I of Greece and a crowd of 60,000 spectators welcomed athletes from 13 nations to the international competition. • On April 4, 1913, Chicago bluesman Muddy Waters is born in Clarksdale, Miss. Born McKinley Morganfield, he wrote “Rollin’ Stone,” “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “Mannish Boy” and “Got My Mojo Working,” songs that would later provide inspiration to Bob Dylan. • On April 7, 1920, classically trained sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar is born in Varanasi, India. The Beatles studied under Shankar and experimented with the distinctive sitar sound in songs such as “Norwegian Wood” and “Within You, Without You.” • On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hits his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. A crowd of 53,775 people, the largest in the history of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, was with Aaron that night to cheer when he hit a 4th-inning pitch off the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Al Downing. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. Pheasant Farm Antiques, Collectibles, Artwork & Books A MULTI DEALER SHOP (13,000 Sq. Ft.) Record Player Spins Out Art Fun I still have my little record player from when I was a kid. It has polka dots on the lid, and the inside is filled with memories. Remember all those Beatles albums? Whenever I look at my record player stashed away in the back of my closet, “She Loves You” plays in my ears, over and over, ‘round and ‘round. If you or your parents don’t have your own family player anymore, borrow one from someone who has one stored in a basement or attic, or you might be able to pick one up at a garage sale. I see them around, here and there. Then you’ll be all set for recordplayer plate art. All right, let’s go for a spin! Here’s the stuff you’ll need: —Old record player (you don’t need a record player needle on it for this activity) —Plain white paper plates —Markers Here’s the fun: Poke a hole in the center of a paper plate. I don’t bother with a ruler. I just eyeball it. Place it on the spindle. Now say to the kids: “What speed? 33, 45 or 78 rpm?” Turn on the player, and while the plate is spinning, pick up a marker and very (607) 656-9188 Open Thurs. - Sun. 10:00 to 5:00 Closed Mon., Tues. & Wed. geous! And really rather amazing. Finally, you can either arrange an assortment of these pieces of art on your wall or cut out a circle or square in the middle of one plate and tape a class picture to the back. Punch a hole in the top, hang your plate from ribbon, and you’ll have a new, highly personalized wall decoration. *** Donna Erickson’s awardwinning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” © 2011 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd. Thymely Treasures, Gifts and Home Decore NELS & MARGARET BUCHANAN Buy, Sell & Appraise 7 Foundry St., Greene, NY 13778 lightly place the tip toward the center of the plate. Then start moving your hand outward toward the rim. You will see a swirl of color begin to form. While the same plate is still spinning, place another marker on a fresh spot and draw that color outward also. A lovely color combination of connecting circles will appear. Take the plate off the spindle and replace it with another. This time, move the marker so that it is heading toward the center of the plate. Something new is going to happen. You will end up with loop-de-loops! “How did that happen?” they might exclaim. It might make you a little dizzy, but the kids will think it’s gor- "an eclectic collection" Hours: Tues - Sat 10:00 - 5:00 Thurs Evening till 7:30 Sun and Mon Closed Susan Wood, Proprietor March 24, 2011 “Spark Plug” Q: I inherited my grandfather ’s favorite toy, “Spark Plug,” and would enjoy cleaning it up so that it will look as it did when new. — John, St. Cloud, Minn. “Barney Google” was a cartoon strip introduced by Billy DeBeck in 1919. Eventually it was syndicated by King Features in more than 900 newspapers in 21 countries. “Spark Plug,” a racehorse, began appearing in the strip in 1922 and became a regular feature. I found several Spark Plug toys referenced in O’Brien’s Collecting Toys, edited by Karen O’Brien (Krause, $29.99). The Barney Google and Spark Plug pull toy in tin, for example, is valued in the $1,500 to $3,800 range, depending on condition. It is best to keep your toy in its original condition, since any changes you make will lessen its value. *** I have a bronze statue of Indians. My brother claims he paid $5,000 for it. I don’t know anything about the artist or the value of the piece, and hope you can help me. — Ann, Manchester, N.H. You should hire a certified appraiser of fine art to determine the value of your statue. Most professionals offer two types of appraisals, written and verbal. For insurance purposes, it is always a good idea to have a written appraisal, A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. 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Following these steps will increase your chances of finding a plumber who will do the job right and at competitive rates. —Ask a friend or relative: If they’ve hired a plumber who did a good job, they’ll be glad to recommend him or her to you. —Contact two or more plumbers: Compare the rate each will charge for the work, learn exactly what repairs they will make, and how long they’ll take to complete the job. (For small jobs, some plumbers will give rates over the phone, but make sure they then put their estimates in writing before agreeing to the work.) —Always ask for the plumber’s license: Reputable trade professionals are licensed by the state, and you can check the license number with the state’s professional licensing division, by phone or on the Internet. —Don’t be afraid to ask questions: Find out how long the plumber has been in business, how big or small the company is, get details about the job and who exactly will perform A: the work, and so on. It’s your house and your money, and you have the right to ask and the right to refuse to hire someone for the job if you aren’t comfortable. —Don’t make the decision alone: If you’re having trouble deciding which plumber to use, have a trusted friend or relative by your side when each plumber arrives and when comparing estimates. Finally, check the local Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints were registered against any of the plumbers you are considering. And, look at some of the free online business review sites out there (like Yelp. com, available in many cities) where customers leave good and bad feedback. *** Have you hugged your plumber today? Duluth Trading Company is sponsoring the Hug A Plumber contest in honor of National Plumber’s Day. Now through April 8, share a story about your favorite plumber and both you and your plumber could win $250. Duluth Trading, whose signature product is the Longtail T, a shirt that is 3 inches longer so it prevents the dreaded plumber’s you-know-what, has all the details on its website at duluthtrading.com. Send your questions or home tips to [email protected], or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. When in doubt as to whether you can safely or effectively complete a project, consult a professional contractor. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. Don’t Shy Away From Shrimp If you’ve taken shrimp off the menu because you have fears about high amounts of cholesterol, there is good news. You don’t have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of “good fats” in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So, enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced and delicious diet. In addition to being a great source of high-quality protein, shrimp is rich in healthenhancing nutrients. It also is low in fat and calories. Here are just a few reasons to place shrimp on your menu: Vitamin D: Four ounces of shrimp provide almost half the daily requirement of vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D helps build strong bones, maintain a healthy immune system and also may lower the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and colon cancer. Selenium: A serving of shrimp can provide 65 percent of the daily selenium requirement. This powerful antioxidant has been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers and also promotes healthy function of the thyroid gland. Vitamin B-12: Four ounces of shrimp provide a third of the daily requirement for vitamin B-12. It has many functions, including formation of red blood cells and maintenance of a healthy nervous system. Tryptophan: One serving of shrimp provides 100 percent of the recommended daily intake of this essential amino 5 works well in this recipe. 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, fresh or frozen and thawed, shelled and de-veined 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 bag (about 6-10 stock.xchg photo acid. Tryptophan plays a role in appetite control and sleep, and improves mood. This Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes and Spinach is a “Diva-style” version of the traditional dish. It’s a one-pan meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH Frozen shrimp is the perfect “go to” item for a quick and nutritious meal and ounces) fresh baby spinach 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley or basil leaves 1/2 (8 ounces) of a 16ounce package linguine pasta, cooked and drained (about 4 cups) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. Put the shrimp on a large pie pan or plate and pat dry completely with a paper towel. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Arrange shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter to the skillet. When foaming subsides, raise heat to high; carefully invert the plate of shrimp over the pan so the shrimp fall into the pan in an even layer, all at once. 3. Cook the shrimp, without moving them, for 1 minute. Add garlic, turn the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. Transfer shrimp mixture to a bowl and set aside. 4. Return skillet to the heat and add tomatoes, chicken broth and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to the pan to make a sauce. Turn heat to high and bring sauce to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Add in the spinach, lemon juice and zest, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until spinach wilts slightly. Add the shrimp, parsley or basil, and the pasta to the skillet, and toss to coat. Portion onto plates and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva! She’s the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home — A Spiritual Memoir” and was co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson Jr. (www. dunnsmemorial.com) Visit her website at www.divapro. com. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. M&R Construction Michael Donnelly - Owner Funeral Disruptions: We Need Stronger Laws It boggles the mind, but ... a church in Kansas is against gays, and so they take it out on parents and families who are gathered at the funerals of veterans. And the Supreme Court votes 8-to-1 to call those protests and funeral disruptions “free speech.” The recent Supreme Court verdict was the last stop for a lawsuit that had its origins in 2006 at the funeral of a young Marine. The veteran’s father filed suit against the church for the disruption of his son’s funeral and the accompanying anguish. With their decision, the Supremes have given the church a free hand to continue. Former President George Bush signed a law prohibiting protests within 300 feet of the entrance of any National Cemetery. That doesn’t cover private cemeteries. Since this is happening everywhere, states are writing laws, some stronger than others. At last count, some 40 states have a law of some kind against protesting or disrupting a funeral. They have varying distances that protesters have to stay away. Some call it a misdemeanor, some a felony. Now, here’s where you come in. There’s thought that the church’s attorney is set to challenge the state laws and try to dismantle them one by one. Find out what your state’s laws are about disrupting funerals. Is it a misdemeanor or a felony? What is the penalty in terms of money and time in jail? Then, take your pen in hand and start writing letters to your state’s members of congress, or making calls. Let them know how you feel. Push for stronger laws: 1,000 feet or more, with a felony for the first conviction. If enough of us bombard our senators and representatives with mail and calls, they’ll have to take notice. Make it clear you want strong laws with no wiggle room. Consider: Members of that church may be coming to your town, too. 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And yes, that includes Lex Luthor: Michael Rosenbaum will be back for the series finale on May 13. You also will enjoy where the relationship of Lois and Clark goes, and producer Kelly Souders assures fans that “there is a very hopeful ending” to the series itself. — Deanna F., Daytona Beach, Fla. I can tell you that you’d better bring some tissues to the theater with you when the movie, which is called “Soul Surfer,” opens nationwide on April 8. AnnaSophia Robb stars as the young Bethany Hamilton, who over- *** I love ABC’s “No Ordinary Family.” Will it be back for a second season? — Trudy T., via e-mail Things are not looking good for the freshman drama to make it to its sophomore year. Series star Michael Chiklis has signed on to star in Conan O’Brien’s pilot for CBS called “Vince Uncensored,” which focuses on a man (Michael) who decides to take a more honest approach to his life, work and family after a life-changing experience. *** I’ve seen a few previews for a new movie starring Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid about Bethany Hamilton, the surfer who lost her arm in shark attack a few years back. What can you tell me about the movie? Ross Thomas A: Q: A: Q: A: Top 10 Albums comes tragedy to achieve her dreams of becoming a champion surfer. Ross Thomas, who plays Bethany’s brother Noah in the film, told me: “There is a beautiful theme of hope and faith in the film. The Hamilton family is such a strong unit. They really all work as one; they have a deep set of family values. They are a Christian family who has a really deep faith that they rely heavily upon. They all exude a really high level of love and life. It’s truly inspiring.” Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky. com. For more news and extended interviews, visit www.celebrityextraonline. com and twitter.com/Celebrity_Extra. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. SERVING OUR THIRD GENERATION OF CUSTOMERS SINCE 1944 TRAILERS & HITCHES Rt. 26 Glen Aubrey, NY • ALL UTILITY TRAILERS • ENCLOSED CARGOS • CAR HAULERS, DOLLIES • MOTORCYCLE, ATV, SNOWMOBILE • EQUIPMENT & DUMP TRAILERS • PARTS DEPT. & TRAILER REPAIR Expertly Installed: 5th Wheel, Gooseneck, Class 1-V Hitches, and Complete Wiring (607) 862-3294 This Week.......... Last Week 1. Lady Gaga...........No. 1 “Born This Way” (Streamline/KonLive) 2. Cee Lo Green ......No. 2 “Forget You” (Radiculture/Elektra) 3. Rihanna ...............No. 5 “S&M” (SRP/Def Jam) 4. P!nk......................No. 4 “Perfect” (LaFace) 5. Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull ..............No. 9 “On the Floor” (Island) 6. 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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Tron: Legacy”/“Tron: The Original Classic” (PG) — After waiting nearly 30 years, fans of the 1982 Disney sci-fi epic “Tron” finally get the sequel they’ve been dying to see. (Oh sure, to many, “Tron: Legacy” looks like a two-hour Daft Punk video, but I’m cool with that.) The film stars Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn, the son of a computer genius (Jeff Bridges) who went missing decades ago. When Sam discovers his dad’s secret workshop, he gets sucked into a computer program where he must find and rescue his imprisoned father. Thankfully, Sam has the help of Quorra (Olivia Wilde) a bad-ass, sexycool warrior. Oh, and the light cycles from the first film are back. Yeah. Light cycles, baby. Disney has really pulled out all the stops for “Tron: Legacy”’s home video release, with a wide variety of packages. You can buy the single-disc versions of both “Legacy” and the original film, or choose from several different multi-disc boxed sets. The five-disc set contains the original film, plus “Legacy” in Blu-Ray, BluRay 3D and digital copy, along with a special-features disc loaded with behind-thescenes goodies. One of the more intriguing special features is the Disney Second Screen option that allows you to watch the film on your TV while interactive extras pop up on your iPad or computer. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” (PG) — The Pevensie kids are back for this third installment of the timeless C.S. Lewis fantasy series. This time instead of entering Narnia via the wardrobe, the children are sucked into a painting of the Narnian ship, “The Dawn Treader,” where they must help King Caspian save the people of Narnia. DOG OF THE WEEK “Little Fockers” (PG-13) — Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro return for another round of low-brow shenanigans involving vomiting, erectile dysfunction and scraping the bottom of the Fockers Is Funny Cuz It Sounds Like The F-Word comedy well. 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March 24, 2011 FUN -N- GAMES 7 Solution on Page 10 8 Puzzle Solutions on Page 10 FUN -N- GAMES March 24, 2011 March 24, 2011 Puzzle Solutions on Page 10 FUN -N- GAMES 9 10 FUN -N- GAMES March 24, 2011 LOCAL SPORTS March 24, 2011 11 UV Grad Franklin Wins Div. II Wrestling Title By Pete Mansheffer NEW BERLIN – 2004 Unadilla Valley graduate and Upper Iowa University sophomore Trevor Franklin became a national champion when he defeated Augustana’s Alex Meger, 3-0, Saturday, March 12, in the 125-pound final of the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Kearney, Neb. “I’ve been dreaming about being a national champion since I joined the sport, probably before high school,” Franklin said in a college press release. “I’m pretty pumped up; I can’t even describe how I feel right now. This is just awesome.” Franklin, who won UV’s first state wrestling title, scored the first points of the match with 33 seconds remaining in the first period on a takedown on the edge of the mat. Neither wrestler scored in the second period, but after choosing the down position in the third period, Franklin took a 3-0 lead on an escape. “We knew that Trevor was capable of this level of success after his great freshman season two years ago and we couldn’t be more excited to see him reach his goal,” Upper Iowa coach Heath Grimm said of Franklin, who finished the season with a 27-2 record. Franklin won four matches over the weekend, including one pin. Franklin defeated Russell Weakley of UNC Pembroke, 5-2; Ben Sergent of Findlay, 5-2; and John McDonald of Newberry by fall in 6:59. Upper Iowa, who placed fourth as a team, has another area wrestler on its roster. Afton graduate Victor Coronado was a redshirt freshman for the Peacocks. Bainbridge-Guilford graduate Tyler Mumbulo was a three-time AllAmerican (2007-2008 and 2010) and Walton graduate CJ MacNaught earned AllAmerican honors in 2006. 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The Mad Hatter Antiques March 24, 2011 (607) 748-2834 Class D: Nikki Holdridge (South Kortright) Section Four Coaches Of The Year Class AA: Kristen Lemon (Binghamton) Class A: Sonny Spera (Maine-Endwell) Class B: Stu Dean (Lansing) Class C: Kurt Ehrensbeck (Harpursville) Class D: Josh Burroughs (South Kortright) Section Four All-Star Team Alyssa DeRichie (Horseheads); Tiahanna Mills (Binghamton); Phoebe Byrnes (Binghamton); Hannah Runyon (Norwich); Lauren Kozloski (MaineEndwell); Emily Birchall (Maine-Endwell); Jocelyn Ford (Lansing); Olivia May (Elmira Notre Dame); Hannah Kimmel (Harpursville); Kara McDuffee (Tioga); Michelle Melanson (Odessa-Montour); Haley Witchella (Oxford); Nikki Holdridge (South Kortright). 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Both teams played uptempo, but the Lady Hornets played it much better, advancing to its first state title game with a 59-41 dismantling of Haldane Saturday afternoon at the McDonough Complex at Hudson Valley Community College. Hannah Kimmel scored 25 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, five steals and four assists, while freshman Miranda Drummond added 17 points and 12 rebounds and senior Erin Dietzman had nine points on three 3-pointers for Harpursville, 22-1. “I am in shock, so excited,” said Kimmel. “We just kept running and we were all hitting our shots today.” Up 14-12 after a quarter, Harpursville put the game in the books in the second quarter with a 14-2 start to the frame. Kimmel opened the quarter with a three-pointer from the top and then, after a Haldane bucket, grabbed an offensive rebound and dropped a nifty mini-hook in over a Haldane defender that began a streak of 11 unanswered points for Harpursville. Drummond scored a layup off a Savannah Murray steal and assist. Kimmel then had assists on three straight H’Ville possessions, feeding Kayleigh Livermore, Dietzman (3-pointer from the corner) and Drummond to push the Hornet led to 28-14 with 3:35 in the quarter. Liz Milner, Haldane’s Fordham University-bound senior, scored eight points in the final 2:55 of the quarter, but Harpursville went into intermission up 33-22. Kimmel had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Drummond, 11 points, in the half. Drummond’s offense caught Haldane coach Tyrone Seawright off-guard. “(Drummond) knocked down shots we didn’t think she would normally knock down,” Seawright said. “We were trying to draw down and help on Kimmel and then recover, but we recover fast enough and they knocked down a lot of wide-open shots.” Harpursville coach Kurt Ehrensbeck was happy to have the double-digit lead entering the second half. “I said to my assistant coach, Jerry Kimmel, ‘We just need to play even (in the third quarter)’,” said Ehrensbeck. They looked like a team – to be honest – that didn’t look like they could go on a spurt and score a whole bunch in a hurry. We can do that because we have so much speed.” H’Ville played one-point better than even in the third quarter (9-8), as Harpursville took a 42-30 lead into the final quarter. Harpursville raced to the finish, its speed and athleticism just too much for Haldane, winner of 20 Section 1 titles and five state titles in the past quarter century. Kimmel scored seven points in the final quarter and Dietzman’s baseline three-pointer gave H’Ville its biggest lead of the game, 52-32, with 3:15 left. The game’s scoring closed when H’Ville reserve Emily McElwain buried a threepointer from the right wing with 10 seconds left, bringing the Hornet bench to their feet. Harpursville’s length kept forcing turnovers, bad shots and general disruption of Haldane’s offense, which finished with 19 turnovers. Milner had four of them and, though she finished with 23 points, shot just 7-for-22 from the field, just 4-for-10 from the arc as she was constantly harassed by Drummond, Kimmel, Dietzman and others. “They were bigger than us so we had to play really good defense, especially on their main player (Milner),” said Kimmel of the 6-foot Milner, who was visibly frustrated by the Hornet defensive pressure, often forcing up three-pointers from way beyond her range. “We put Drummond on (Milner) in the beginning, just having her keep her in front and then getting back side help from Hannah (Kimmel),” Ehrensbeck said. “Then Hannah started guarding her. “What people don’t realize Parsons Playing Softball For TC3 DRYDEN – Stephanie Parsons, a 2010 graduate of Afton Central School, is a starting infielder for the Tompkins-Cortland Community College softball team this spring. TC3 was ranked sixth in the preseason NJCAA Division III preseason poll. Parsons is a criminal justice major. PITTSBURGH, PA – Afton graduate Holly Aprile has the University of Pittsburgh softball team off to a strong start in 2011, compiling a 17-6 mark, including a five-game sweep of the 2011 Buccaneer Classic at the East Tennessee State University March 11-13 and four wins in five games in last weekend’s Radford (Va.) Invitational. Named Pitt’s head coach in July 2008, after serving as an assistant coach for five seasons with Pitt, Aprile led the Panthers to its highestever finish in the Big East last season, as the squad claimed sixth overall in the league. Aprile joined the Pittsburgh staff after serving nine seasons as an assistant coach at the University of South Carolina. From 1995-2003, Aprile helped guide the Gamecocks to seven NCAA Regional appearances and a College World Series berth in 1997. Prior to her stint at South Carolina, Aprile worked as a graduate assistant coach at Eastern Illinois University in 1994-95. In 1993, Aprile was head softball coach of the Amherst College club team in Amherst, Mass. Aprile, 41, played at the University of Massachusetts, earning third-team AllAmerican honors as a utility player in 1992 as a pitcher and outfielder. She earned Atlantic 10 Player of the Year three times and was the conference’s Rookie of the Year in 1989. Aprile went 7733 with a 1.41 ERA over four years with the Minutemen and hit .345. As a senior, she led UMass to its first trip to the College World Series. From 1993-99, Aprile was also a participant on the United States National Team, competing in the U.S. Olympic Festival (1993-97), Pan Am Qualifying (1994, 1997) and the South Pacific Classic (1998). Aprile earned her bachelor’s degree in sports management from UMass- Najarian Chiropractic & Acupuncture Dr. Cary C. 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She held (Kimmel) six points under her average, Seawright said. “We just got buried by the rest of their shooters.” The teams combined for 13 three-pointers, seven by Harpursville, including one by reserve Emily McElwain with ten seconds left for the final points of the contest. Amherst in 1992 and earned her master’s degree in political science from Eastern Illinois in 1995. At Afton, Aprile was the most dominant pitcher of her era, throwing 32 nohitters and striking out 1,184 hitters while compiling an 87-8 record over four varsity seasons. During that time, she led the Indians (now known as the Crimson Knights) to state titles during her freshman and junior seasons. Aprile also belongs to three Hall of Fames – Section IV, University of Massachusetts, and will be part of the first induction class of the NYS Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports High School Softball Hall of Fame. 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Tiger Woods won his first Arnold Palmer Invitational that year and went on to win three more times in a row. Last year, Ernie Els closed with a 1-under 71 at Bay Hill to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bay Hill Club & Lodge Orlando, Fla. 7,381 yards, Par 72 Golf TV Schedule Gary Woodland won the Transitions Championship on Sunday. Woodland surged into the lead with three straight birdies, then fell out of it with back-to-back bogeys. Tied for the lead on the final hole, the big-hitter from Kansas holed a 10-foot par putt to finish off at 4-under-par. Webb Simpson made a bogey on the final hole to finish one shot behind. The win gives Woodland a trip to the Masters. Golfing News PGA Event: Arnold Palmer Invitational Time Network Day Thu, 3/24 3:00pm-6:00pm GOLF Fri, 3/25 3:00pm-6:00pm GOLF Sat, 3/26 2:30pm-6:00pm NBC Sun, 3/27 2:30pm-6:00pm NBC Golf Trivia Arnold Palmer first became known on a national level for winning the United States Amateur Championship. What year did he win this title? a) 1952 c) 1953 b) 1954 d) 1950 Answer: b) He won the 1954 title at the 24, and turned pro soon afterward. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz will play in the Nationwide Tour’s South Georgia Classic next month. He accepted a sponsor’s invitation to compete in the 156-player tournament, set for April 28-May 1 at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Georgia. Smoltz, 43, is a scratch golfer who has attempted to qualify for the U.S. Open and finished second in last year’s American Century Championship, a celebrity event in Lake Tahoe, Nev. “I don’t want to step on anyone’s toes,” Smoltz said. “I’m not looking to take anybody’s spot who is aspiring age of to be a tour professional. I know it’s not easy. 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Make checks payable to Upper Susquehanna Pedalers & Paddlers and send to Jeff Shultis, 7 Diane Drive, Otego, NY 13825. Registration forms are available online at uspp. pbworks.com. For more information, call Jeff Shultis at 607-988-7898 or e-mail [email protected]. 3) Scott Stallings Score: 12-under par Purse: $374,000 Player 4) Brandt Snedeker Score Purse -11 $264,000 Player Profile Gary Woodland Turned Professional: 2007 World Ranking: 53rd 2011 Earnings: $1,850,064 Career PGA Tour Wins: 1 FedEx Cup Rankings Through March 20, 2011 1) Mark Wilson 1,086 pts. / 2 top tens 2) Nick Watney 960 pts. / 5 top tens 3) Gary Woodland 945 pts. / 4 top tens 820 pts. / 2 top tens Both the uphill and the downhill bunker shots provide different challenges, but both can be addressed to provide an easy solution. For the uphill bunker shot, address the ball with it forward in your stance and your shoulders tilted more than normal. 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HEALTH • LIFE HOME • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL • AUTO PENSIONS • BONDS RACING March 24, 2011 15 Pro Racing Weekly Update March 26 - 27, 2011 This Week's Race: Auto Club 500 Standings Driver’s Bio Through March 20, 2011 Auto Club Speedway Kyle Busch 2011 Sprint Cup Series Driver 1) Kurt Busch 2) Carl Edwards 3) Tony Stewart 4) Ryan Newman 5) Paul Menard 6) Kyle Busch 7) Jimmie Johnson 8) Juan Montoya 9) Dale Earnhardt Jr. 10) Martin Truex Jr. 11) Mark Martin 12) Kasey Kahne Race Information & Records Last Year's Winner: Jimmie Johnson Qualifying Record: Ryan Newman 187.432 mph in 2005 Race Record: Jeff Gordon 155.012 mph in 1997 Race Time: 3:00 pm ET, March 27th Track Statistics & History Location: Fontana, Calif. Turns / Front / Back: 14º / 11º / 3º Distance: 2.0 miles Shape: D-Shaped Oval Auto Club Speedway opened its doors in June of 1997 with the Inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup Series California 500 presented by NAPA. More than 90,000 guests watched as Jeff Gordon won the 500-mile race. Four-time Sprint Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon holds numerous Auto Club Speedway records, including the best average finishing position. Auto Club Speedway stands on the historic site of the former Kaiser Steel Mill. The speedway stretches across 568 acres, including 131 acres in the Infield and a 30-acre parking lot. Points 150 149 138 138 136 133 130 126 124 123 123 122 2011 Nationwide Series Driver 1) Jason Leffler 2) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 3) Justin Allgaier 4) Reed Sorenson 5) Aric Almirola 6) Trevor Bayne 7) Kenny Wallace 8) Elliott Sadler 9) Danica Patrick 10) Brian Scott Points 142 140 124 121 119 112 111 110 109 107 Born: May 2, 1985 Sponsor: M&M's Crew Chief: Dave Rogers Car: Toyota Biography: Kyle Busch joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2003 and won his first Automobile Club of America race at Nashville Speedway from the pole position. He followed that up with a second win at Kentucky Speedway in the very next outing. That same year he entered seven Nationwide Series races, earning a runner-up finish at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in his first start. In late 2004, Kyle Busch was selected to replace racing veteran and two-time Cup championship winner Terry Labonte in the famed No. 5 Kellogg’s Chevrolet. In 2005, Busch clinched the Cup Rookie of the Year title before the end of the season. He won his first Cup race at the Sony HD 500 at California Speedway in September 2005. In 2006, Busch qualified for the Chase for the Cup, but struggled to compete and finished the season in 10th place. In 2007, Busch competed in the Chase and finished the season in 5th place. Busch had eight victories in 2008, but struggled in the Chase and finished the season in 10th place. In 2009, Busch had four wins in the Sprint Cup, but failed to qualify for the Chase for the Cup. Last year, Busch became the first driver to win all 3 Nascar events in one weekend. Racing News Jennifer Jo Cobb walked away from her car about five minutes before the start of Saturday's Nationwide Series race in protest of having to start and park. Rick Russell, who signed Cobb to drive the first five Nationwide races of the season for 2nd Chance Motorsports, plans to sue for breach of contract. Start and park is a term used in NASCAR to describe the practice of racing teams starting races but pulling the car off the track after just a few laps in order to collect prize money while avoiding expenses such as replacement tires, engine wear and tear, and/or hiring a pit crew. 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Busch Kevin Harvick 15 6 39/1 capped his second consecutive weekend sweep at Kurt Busch 20 7 37/0 Bristol, having won Saturday's Nationwide Series race. Greg Biffle 2 8 36/0 Carl Edwards finished second for the second time in Kasey Kahne 10 9 35/0 four races this season and Jimmie Johnson finished Ryan Newman 21 10 35/1 third, also for the second time in 2011. GABES DISPOSAL ROLL OFF CONTAINERS RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL Also Hauling Seven Day A Week Service Metal • Scrap • Autos Minor Demolition & Brush Removal Will Clean Out Attics, Basements, Garages, Barns, etc. JIM GABRIEL - Cell: 607-343-6455 2975 NY Rt. 7 • Harpursville, NY 607-693-2755 Family Owned & Operated For Over 25 Years! Now Booking Spring Cleanups! Full Service Florist Greenhouse & Garden Center Landscape Design & Construction (Free Estimates & Fully Insured) Kayak & Canoe Rental Web: EnchantedGardens.us All Major Credit Cards Accepted LOCAL SPORTS 16 Oneonta H.S. SADD Run April 3 ONEONTA - Oneonta High will host the 13th annual SADD Strides For Safety 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair on Sunday, April 3. Registration for the 5K and the health fair will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the run/walk at 1 p.m. DELHI - SUNY Delhi’s golf-swing analysis lab will be open from 5-8 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays in Room 12 of Evenden Tower on campus. The cost is $10 per halfhour or $15 per hour. Delhi’s swing lab includes two hitting bays, a V1 video analysis, a launch monitor and a TOMI putting analyzer. Lessons by Delhi’s Professional Golf Management majors are also available by request. For more information or to reserve a tee time, call Tom Philion at 607-746-4678 or e-mail [email protected]. Dan Tallett Wins Greene Bowlodrome Scratch House Championship Story and Photos By Pete Mansheffer GREENE – For the second straight year, Dan Tallett won the Greene Bowlodrome Scratch House Championship Saturday, March 19, with a 279-267 victory over Jim Shoemaker in a high scoring final game. Twelve scratch bowlers participated in the tournament and after four games the top five qualifiers were: Dan Tallett, 945, Jim Shoemaker, 892, Kevin Cummings, 875, Neumann Trucking Supply Depot Registration forms are available at all schools in the Oneonta, Franklin and Unatego districts and online at www.oneontacsd.org/ news.cfm. The event raises money for local SADD chapters. SUNY Delhi Offers Golf Swing Analysis Gale Clinton, 873 and Carl Pratt, Jr., 843. A TV-tournament-style roll-off saw Gale Clinton beat Carl Pratt, Jr., 268189, before falling to Kevin Cummings, 214-168. Jim Shoemaker than beat Kevin, 216-170, to reach the championship match. 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In the process, the foursome’s time of 4:02.19 set a new Section IV record. Robb Munro is coach of this group. 1. In 2010, the Florida Marlins’ Jorge Cantu set a record with at least one hit and one RBI in the first 10 games of a season. Who held the record of eight games? 2. Who is the all-time major-league record-holder in saves for a left-hander? 3. Who is the only starting quarterback other than Drew Brees to lead the New Orleans Saints to at least a 12win regular season? 4. When was the last time before 2010 that West Virginia reached the men’s basketball Final Four? 5. Who was the youngest player to tally an overtime series-winning goal in the Stanley Cup Finals before Chicago’s Patrick Kane, 21, did it in 2010? 6. Name the first American men’s soccer player to lead a foreign league in scoring for a season. 7. In 2011, Chris Barnes became the sixth player in PBA history to complete the career Triple Crown. Name three of the first five to do it.