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Home My WebLink AboutThe Final MarchA14 The Eagle • theeagle.com Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Politics Miller files vote -count lawsuit in Alaska court By RACHEL D '0110 t those, she had a 2,169 -vote lead. S State law stipulates that C Campbell, who oversees elec- w with two exceptions. a a violation of state law, which Associated Press M Murkowski mounted the w write -in ballots must have the t tions, defends the procedure T The state suit contends vot- s says the voter must write the write -in campaign after losing p provided oval filled in and the a and says the state doesn't want e ers who didn't provide proper c candidate's name. This, howev- ANCHORAGE, Alaska — t to Miller in the GOP primary. c candidate's last name or name t to disenfranchise any voters. i identification or were not e er, could be because of voters Alaska's bitterly contested M Miller's lawsuit was origi- w written as it appears on their C Campbell, who was out of k known to election officials cast r receiving requested, allowable Senate election went to state n nally filed in federal court, but d declaration of candidacy. s state Monday and could not be r regular ballots instead of ques- a aid in filling out ballots. court Monday when Republi- U U.S. District Judge Ralph " "Defendants nevertheless r reached for comment, is named t tioned ballots, as they should T The lawsuit says the state can Joe Miller sued the state B Beistline ruled Friday it was a h have decided to ignore the i in the lawsuit along with the u under state law. h has ignored state law require - over the way write -in ballots m matter for a state court to s statute and create `exceptions' s state Division of Elections. S Secondly, it claims that in m ments implemented to pre - for his GOP rival have been d decide. t to count ballots that do not sat- D Division director Gail Fenu- s several precincts, the hand- v vent voting fraud and uphold counted. B But Beistline said Miller's i isfy these clear requirements," m miai did not immediately w writing on "many or all" write- t the integrity of the process, Miller is trying to stop the c challenge raises "serious" t the 21 -page lawsuit filed in r return requests for comment. i in ballots appears to be from " "thereby casting serious state from using discretion in l legal issues. The judge granted F Fairbanks states. "By so doing M Miller, who has said the law t the same person, or a small d doubt on the returns from cer- determining voter intent on a a temporary injunction halt- t the defendants have violated s should be strictly followed, g group of people. It claims this is t tain precincts." write -in ballots cast for Sen. i ing certification of the Senate t the mandatory legislative a also alleged among other emen un amen- 5 0 e . . U113 i - The Associated Press last that he takes his case to the tally altered the election." tion's Elections Clause and week called the race for Mur- state court by Monday. The state, however, cites equal protection were violated. kowski, who had a 10,328 -vote The target date for certifying case law in counting Murkow- Miller spokesman Randy lead over Miller. Her total the election is Nov. 29. A re- ski ballots containing mis- DeSoto said the state lawsuit includes 8,159 ballots contested count can then be requested by spellings or those phonetic to is essentially the same as the by Miller observers. Excluding Dec. 4. her name. Lt. Gov. Craig one filed in federal court, Angle has political `options' after loss Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Republican Sharron Angle says she was shocked by her Nov. 2 loss to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, but in looking forward has "lots of options" to weigh as she decides her next politi- cal step. I will always be involved in politics. I have a lot of options next cycle " Angle cities of Las Vegas and Reno. "I find the people in the rural counties more educated on the issues and seem to be more tied into their commu- nities," she said. "The urban areas seem to have more of a disconnect from the issues that affect their communi- ties." Angle also blamed Reid for the negative tone that both sides took as the campaign wore on, saying he forcing her to fight back after he released a flood of negative TV spots. "I would have liked to have run a more positive campaign and been able to put out a more positive message," Angle said. "But it was not possible. He had battered me with his campaign ads and left me with no room." Also jarring to Angle were the handful of Nevada Repub- licans who endorsed Reid. She singled out Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and Sparks Mayor Gino Martini. "That was the most surpris- ing blow," she said. "I always thought in the end there is some kind of loyalty, but they shifted loyalties to the fellow who could deliver the pork." told the Lahontan Valley News. "Lots of options." Nevada's other U.S. Senate seat is up in 2012 and as many as four congressional seats could be in play by then. Angle, a former state repre- sentative, said she also could seek a term in the Nevada Senate. A favorite of the tea party, Angle has stayed mostly out of the public arena since her loss to Reid, and' the inter- view Saturday with the news- paper was her first since then with northern Nevada media. Angle told the newspaper she was shocked to have lost to Reid after some polls showed her leading in the weeks lead- ing up to the race. Angle fared much better rural areas than urban ones and had harsh words for voters in the bigger AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES COMPLETE AUTO /TRUCK SERVICES Family Owned (& operated) since 1986 bbautomotive @yahoo.com 77 -3413 Talk to us today about Medical Weight Loss with HCGI 979.691.8100 Our Clients Have Lost up to 30 Pounds in 30 days! Join with a Friend and You Both SAVE Lifetime Health " 422 Tarrow Street • College Station, TX + INSIDE • Opinions Page: A genuine thanks to our war veterans. A10 • Obituaries, All D anci * ng t wa M arreste afte stantio t o th B i g App SHA LEWI By UNA LE Another officer noticed the shauna.lewis @theeagle.com vehicle about an hour later, parked at a home in the Authorities said they arr- 900 block of Westview Circle. ested a 41- year -old man after The officer and a Burleson Lo cal s to p o rm In Macy' Parade he ignored an officer's att- County deputy started walk - 1 empt to pull him over and mg toward the home when barricaded himself in a Cald- they saw Putz in the garage Woman asleep in garage arrested A 23- year -old woman was arrested on public intoxication and drug charges after an officer reported finding her asleep in a Northgate parking garage. Megan Michelle Murphy of Livingston was jailed Sunday on charges of pos- session of from one to four grams of a con- trolled sub- stance and pub- lic intoxication. A College MURPHY Station officer said he was patrolling the Northgate Parking Garage at 11:59 p.m. Saturday when he noticed a car parked with its headlights on and saw Murphy asleep in the back seat. The offi- cer said the ignition was on and two open cans of been were in the center console. The officer said his knocking on the door did not wake Murphy, so he opened the door and began moving her arm. When she woke up, she began slurring phrases that didn't make sense, according to a police report. After Murphy got out the vehi- cle, she told the officer that she had four or five beers at Northgate bars since she began drinking at about 4 p.m. She did not know how long she had been asleep, the officer said. Murphy was arrested after she was unable to contact anyone to come pick her up, and authori- ties found a bottle containing eight Adderall pills in her purse, according to the report. She admitted she didn't have a pre- scription for the pills, the report states. The controlled substance charge is a third - degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Public intoxication is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine tip to $500. She was released from jail Sunday on $8,430 bail. DPS IN cyclist hit, killed by vehicle The bicyclist killed Sunday after being struck by a vehicle was a 27- year -old Brazos County man. Victor Manuel Cruz - Funez, a Leonard Road resident, died at the scene of the accident on Leonard Road, just west of Charlotte Avenue, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Cruz - Funez, initially reported by DPS to have been on foot, was riding his bicycle west on Leonard Road at about 9:06 p.m. when the driver of a westbound sport utility vehicle, Stephanie Marie Oldham of Bryan, struck him with the right side of her vehicle, according to the DPS. Oldham said she did not see Cruz - Funez. DPS said it was unclear whether a citation would be issued in the incident. By MAGGIE KIELY maggie. kiely@; theeagle. com P erforming on national television for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Par- ade would probably be nerve - racking for most people. But Meredith Holmes, a junior and captain of the Rudder High School Ranger - ettes, has gotten somewhat used to the idea now that she's about to take on her fourth performance on the parade's stage. "It's really exciting," she said: "I get nervous about 30 seconds before our per - formance, but that's about it." See PARADE, Page Al2 A9 Rc,pjon Wednesday, November 24, 2010 The Eagle well home for about three hours late Monday. Robert Lee Putz Jr. of Caldwell was charged with aggravated assault on a pub- lic servant and evading arrest with a vehicle. The officer tried to pull Putz over at about 7:08 p.m. in the 500 block of Texas 21 West because Putz was driving with no headlights and weav- ing out of his lane, according to Capt. Charles Darling of the Caldwell Police Department. Putz slowed down and pulled into a parking lot, but th ff tart d I'M holding what looked like a gun. That's when Putz ran into the house, Darling said. Putz broke windows and threatened to shoot anyone who came inside, Darling said. He fired a round in the direction of two city officers and a deputy, who took cover and returned fire. Darling declined to specify the num- ber of shots returned because of the ongoing investigation. Sheriff Dale Stroud said Putz would not answer his phone or respond to authori- ties' attempts at negotiating with him using a bullhorn. Eagle photo by Dave McDermand as e o icer s e p ulg He said the home belongs to Bryan High Shy -Armes captain Christine Kleinezke (from left), Consolidated up behind him Putz got back Putz's mother. It wasn't clear onto the highway, did a U - High Bengal Belles captain Maria Lyuksyuotova and Rudder Rangerettes turn and the officer lost sight where she was at the tune. captain Meredith Holmes will march in this year's Macy's Parade. of him, Darling said. See ARREST, Page Al2 The final march Everyone welcome to free holiday meal The community is invited to a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday at the Bryan - College Station Salvation Army. The feast will kick off at 11 a.m. and go through 1 p.m. Anyone is welcome, officials A few senior students carry stuffed elephants during the said. walk. The Salvation Army is located at 2506 Cavitt Avenue in Bryan. Thousands of Aggie seniors make their way from Kyle Field to the statue of Sul Ross Tuesday to practice yells during Elephant Walk. Eagle photos by Dave McDermand J udg e says Delay :Police: Prie fury vee ring off track gets apolo AUSTIN — Jurors in former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom tried to order hit Delay's money laundering trial l ended their first full day of delib- C ar l Pelini ellnl offers to pay for damages after Incident erations without a verdict Tues- v day, seeming to struggle as they Associated Press investigators moved in. By MATTHEW WATKINS celebration of field after the game amplified The 52- year -old clergman asked questions that had the y matthew.watkins @theeagle.com A &M's victo that. Having been involved in judge in the case shaking his SAN ANTONIO — A Ro- was arrested Nov. 18 at his ry. Jones told a similar situation in 2003 at head and saying they weren't on man Catholic priest has been suburban Dallas home and Nebraska defensive coordi Pelini that his Missouri, and in witnessing the right track. arrested on charges that he jailed on $700,000 bond. In nator Carl Pelini apologized camera was- the situation on the field, I But just before the panel went solicited a hit man to kill a April, he was named in a law Tuesday for knocking a cam- n't broken, made a poor decision in trying home for the day, it sent Senior teenager who had accused suit filed by the boy's family era out of a journalist's hands according to to prevent a reporter from Judge Pat Priest a note that said, him of sexual abuse. who accused Fiala of molest after Saturday's football the statement. recording the scene. Unfortu "We're making some progress Authorities said John Fia- ing the youth, including game against Texas A &M. "I apologize to ize natel , in twice forcing him to have sex Y trying to prevent a but we'd like to go home and la first offered the job to a g In a statement, Pelini said for the events PELINI scene, I created one." come back in the morning." neighbor, who blew the whis at gunpoint. he contacted Brandon Jones that occurred Jones released a statement Delay is charged with money tie and helped police arrange The abuse allegedly took of A &M fan site TexAgs.com after Saturday night's game at in response saying he forgave laundering and conspiracy to a sting. They said Fiala got as place in 2007 and 2008, when and offered to pay for any Texas A &M," Pelini said. "It Pelini. commit money laundering. far as negotiating a $5,000 damages he caused as stu- was a very emotional situa- - Staff and wire reports price for the slaying before See PRIEST, Page Al2 dents rushed Kyle Field in tion and the mob scene on the See PELINI, Page Al2 �-- • MMMMANN ` h 1x '� °5�+ '�,.L '"�;' i ' ''v 4 a a " rr �'•F ix r ? `;U wn r;r �4 A small but enthusiastic group of cadets swim in Fish Pond, a tradition that used to attract thousands of seniors tromping through the water to conclude Elephant Walk, but has attracted fewer and fewer in recent years. Angle has political `options' after loss Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Republican Sharron Angle says she was shocked by her Nov. 2 loss to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, but in looking forward has "lots of options" to weigh as she decides her next politi- cal step. I will always be involved in politics. I have a lot of options next cycle " Angle cities of Las Vegas and Reno. "I find the people in the rural counties more educated on the issues and seem to be more tied into their commu- nities," she said. "The urban areas seem to have more of a disconnect from the issues that affect their communi- ties." Angle also blamed Reid for the negative tone that both sides took as the campaign wore on, saying he forcing her to fight back after he released a flood of negative TV spots. "I would have liked to have run a more positive campaign and been able to put out a more positive message," Angle said. "But it was not possible. He had battered me with his campaign ads and left me with no room." Also jarring to Angle were the handful of Nevada Repub- licans who endorsed Reid. She singled out Reno Mayor Bob Cashell and Sparks Mayor Gino Martini. "That was the most surpris- ing blow," she said. "I always thought in the end there is some kind of loyalty, but they shifted loyalties to the fellow who could deliver the pork." told the Lahontan Valley News. "Lots of options." Nevada's other U.S. Senate seat is up in 2012 and as many as four congressional seats could be in play by then. Angle, a former state repre- sentative, said she also could seek a term in the Nevada Senate. A favorite of the tea party, Angle has stayed mostly out of the public arena since her loss to Reid, and' the inter- view Saturday with the news- paper was her first since then with northern Nevada media. Angle told the newspaper she was shocked to have lost to Reid after some polls showed her leading in the weeks lead- ing up to the race. Angle fared much better rural areas than urban ones and had harsh words for voters in the bigger AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES COMPLETE AUTO /TRUCK SERVICES Family Owned (& operated) since 1986 bbautomotive @yahoo.com 77 -3413 Talk to us today about Medical Weight Loss with HCGI 979.691.8100 Our Clients Have Lost up to 30 Pounds in 30 days! Join with a Friend and You Both SAVE Lifetime Health " 422 Tarrow Street • College Station, TX + INSIDE • Opinions Page: A genuine thanks to our war veterans. A10 • Obituaries, All D anci * ng t wa M arreste afte stantio t o th B i g App SHA LEWI By UNA LE Another officer noticed the shauna.lewis @theeagle.com vehicle about an hour later, parked at a home in the Authorities said they arr- 900 block of Westview Circle. ested a 41- year -old man after The officer and a Burleson Lo cal s to p o rm In Macy' Parade he ignored an officer's att- County deputy started walk - 1 empt to pull him over and mg toward the home when barricaded himself in a Cald- they saw Putz in the garage Woman asleep in garage arrested A 23- year -old woman was arrested on public intoxication and drug charges after an officer reported finding her asleep in a Northgate parking garage. Megan Michelle Murphy of Livingston was jailed Sunday on charges of pos- session of from one to four grams of a con- trolled sub- stance and pub- lic intoxication. A College MURPHY Station officer said he was patrolling the Northgate Parking Garage at 11:59 p.m. Saturday when he noticed a car parked with its headlights on and saw Murphy asleep in the back seat. The offi- cer said the ignition was on and two open cans of been were in the center console. The officer said his knocking on the door did not wake Murphy, so he opened the door and began moving her arm. When she woke up, she began slurring phrases that didn't make sense, according to a police report. After Murphy got out the vehi- cle, she told the officer that she had four or five beers at Northgate bars since she began drinking at about 4 p.m. She did not know how long she had been asleep, the officer said. Murphy was arrested after she was unable to contact anyone to come pick her up, and authori- ties found a bottle containing eight Adderall pills in her purse, according to the report. She admitted she didn't have a pre- scription for the pills, the report states. The controlled substance charge is a third - degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Public intoxication is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine tip to $500. She was released from jail Sunday on $8,430 bail. DPS IN cyclist hit, killed by vehicle The bicyclist killed Sunday after being struck by a vehicle was a 27- year -old Brazos County man. Victor Manuel Cruz - Funez, a Leonard Road resident, died at the scene of the accident on Leonard Road, just west of Charlotte Avenue, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Cruz - Funez, initially reported by DPS to have been on foot, was riding his bicycle west on Leonard Road at about 9:06 p.m. when the driver of a westbound sport utility vehicle, Stephanie Marie Oldham of Bryan, struck him with the right side of her vehicle, according to the DPS. Oldham said she did not see Cruz - Funez. DPS said it was unclear whether a citation would be issued in the incident. By MAGGIE KIELY maggie. kiely@; theeagle. com P erforming on national television for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Par- ade would probably be nerve - racking for most people. But Meredith Holmes, a junior and captain of the Rudder High School Ranger - ettes, has gotten somewhat used to the idea now that she's about to take on her fourth performance on the parade's stage. "It's really exciting," she said: "I get nervous about 30 seconds before our per - formance, but that's about it." See PARADE, Page Al2 A9 Rc,pjon Wednesday, November 24, 2010 The Eagle well home for about three hours late Monday. Robert Lee Putz Jr. of Caldwell was charged with aggravated assault on a pub- lic servant and evading arrest with a vehicle. The officer tried to pull Putz over at about 7:08 p.m. in the 500 block of Texas 21 West because Putz was driving with no headlights and weav- ing out of his lane, according to Capt. Charles Darling of the Caldwell Police Department. Putz slowed down and pulled into a parking lot, but th ff tart d I'M holding what looked like a gun. That's when Putz ran into the house, Darling said. Putz broke windows and threatened to shoot anyone who came inside, Darling said. He fired a round in the direction of two city officers and a deputy, who took cover and returned fire. Darling declined to specify the num- ber of shots returned because of the ongoing investigation. Sheriff Dale Stroud said Putz would not answer his phone or respond to authori- ties' attempts at negotiating with him using a bullhorn. Eagle photo by Dave McDermand as e o icer s e p ulg He said the home belongs to Bryan High Shy -Armes captain Christine Kleinezke (from left), Consolidated up behind him Putz got back Putz's mother. It wasn't clear onto the highway, did a U - High Bengal Belles captain Maria Lyuksyuotova and Rudder Rangerettes turn and the officer lost sight where she was at the tune. captain Meredith Holmes will march in this year's Macy's Parade. of him, Darling said. See ARREST, Page Al2 The final march Everyone welcome to free holiday meal The community is invited to a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday at the Bryan - College Station Salvation Army. The feast will kick off at 11 a.m. and go through 1 p.m. Anyone is welcome, officials A few senior students carry stuffed elephants during the said. walk. The Salvation Army is located at 2506 Cavitt Avenue in Bryan. Thousands of Aggie seniors make their way from Kyle Field to the statue of Sul Ross Tuesday to practice yells during Elephant Walk. Eagle photos by Dave McDermand J udg e says Delay :Police: Prie fury vee ring off track gets apolo AUSTIN — Jurors in former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom tried to order hit Delay's money laundering trial l ended their first full day of delib- C ar l Pelini ellnl offers to pay for damages after Incident erations without a verdict Tues- v day, seeming to struggle as they Associated Press investigators moved in. By MATTHEW WATKINS celebration of field after the game amplified The 52- year -old clergman asked questions that had the y matthew.watkins @theeagle.com A &M's victo that. Having been involved in judge in the case shaking his SAN ANTONIO — A Ro- was arrested Nov. 18 at his ry. Jones told a similar situation in 2003 at head and saying they weren't on man Catholic priest has been suburban Dallas home and Nebraska defensive coordi Pelini that his Missouri, and in witnessing the right track. arrested on charges that he jailed on $700,000 bond. In nator Carl Pelini apologized camera was- the situation on the field, I But just before the panel went solicited a hit man to kill a April, he was named in a law Tuesday for knocking a cam- n't broken, made a poor decision in trying home for the day, it sent Senior teenager who had accused suit filed by the boy's family era out of a journalist's hands according to to prevent a reporter from Judge Pat Priest a note that said, him of sexual abuse. who accused Fiala of molest after Saturday's football the statement. recording the scene. Unfortu "We're making some progress Authorities said John Fia- ing the youth, including game against Texas A &M. "I apologize to ize natel , in twice forcing him to have sex Y trying to prevent a but we'd like to go home and la first offered the job to a g In a statement, Pelini said for the events PELINI scene, I created one." come back in the morning." neighbor, who blew the whis at gunpoint. he contacted Brandon Jones that occurred Jones released a statement Delay is charged with money tie and helped police arrange The abuse allegedly took of A &M fan site TexAgs.com after Saturday night's game at in response saying he forgave laundering and conspiracy to a sting. They said Fiala got as place in 2007 and 2008, when and offered to pay for any Texas A &M," Pelini said. "It Pelini. commit money laundering. far as negotiating a $5,000 damages he caused as stu- was a very emotional situa- - Staff and wire reports price for the slaying before See PRIEST, Page Al2 dents rushed Kyle Field in tion and the mob scene on the See PELINI, Page Al2 �-- • MMMMANN ` h 1x '� °5�+ '�,.L '"�;' i ' ''v 4 a a " rr �'•F ix r ? `;U wn r;r �4 A small but enthusiastic group of cadets swim in Fish Pond, a tradition that used to attract thousands of seniors tromping through the water to conclude Elephant Walk, but has attracted fewer and fewer in recent years. A10 Et C� _ v.. tYY 'I 'DIk L EADERs Agenuine Brazos County thanks to our Commissioners 200 S. Texas Bryan, TX 77803 war veteran a s County Judge n Randy Sims Lloyd Wassermann, By ANNE BOYKIN Precinct 1 Duane Peters n the eve of Veterans Day, I was given Precinct 2 a letter from a gentleman who was vis- Kenny Mallard, iting College Station as part of the Precinct 3 Irma Cauley, Korean War Memorial dedication at Veterans Precinct 4 Park. He was one of six South Koreans who had contributed to the Korean War Memorial Bryan at the park. City Council He traveled here from Seoul, not only to 300 S. Texas participate in the dedication and other festiv- Bryan, Tx ities, but to personally express his gratitude 77803 for everything that the United States has 209 - 5008 done for his country. Mayor Jason Here is the letter he gave me: Bienski "I was only 9 years old during the Korean Richard Cortez, War when I left my home in North Korea to District 1 search for liberal democracy. I still clearly Paul Madison remember the day when General MacArthur Sr., District 2 E recovered Seoul, the heart of Korea, during Chuck K a, District ict 3 the Inchon La 0 O peration. 3 Ann Horton, "I also remember the many UN forces who District 4 sacrificed themselves to protect the democra- Art Hughes, cy of this small country from the invasion of District 5 North Korean forces during the Korean War. Mike I was very sad that so many foreign soldiers southerlana, suffered and died for the sake of the At -large unknown land of Korea. Bryan " You are much more than a hero. The school board Korean people deeply cherish the noble and 101 N. Texas heroic dedication demonstrated by the veter- Ave. ans. Korea would not have achieved peace Bryan Tx < and its economic miracle without the efforts 77803 of the veterans. I promise you that I will hand 2091000 down liberal democracy, which was recov- President: ered by the allied forces to our posterity as a Pat shields creditable inheritance. Felicia R. Carter - Benford " It is an honor for me to be here today to Merrill Green comfort the souls of our heroes during the Maritza Pena `Korean War Memorial Dedication and Hoffman Veterans Day' ceremony. I would like to take Kelli Levey this opportunity to thank all of the Texas David Stasny A &M University veterans, their families, and Douglas school authorities. Wunneburger " I hope you know how much we sincerely I College station appreciate what you have done. City Council " On behalf of all the Korean people, I would 1101 Texas like to thank the Korean War veterans again Ave., 764 -3500 € for their priceless service and sacrifices they Mayor f made for freedom, democracy, and prosperity Nancy Berry that Korea possesses today. The Republic of John Crompton Korea owes a great deal to the Korean War ` Place 1 veterans, and we realize that Korea would Jess Fields, Place 2 not be what it is today without the veterans Dennis Maloney, valuable support and assistance." Place 3 Kun -Soo Lee Katy -Marie At a dinner after the Veterans Day events, I Lyles, had an opportunity to hear a little more Place 4 about Kun -Soo Lee. His letter only told part Jana McMillan, of his story. l Place 5 The reason he left his home town in North David Ruesink, Place 6 Korea was because the Communists had killed most of his family. The Communists f College Station then sought out the rest of his family in school board ` South Korea and killed them as well. Kun - 1812 Welsh Soo, as a homeless orphan, managed to work Ave. 1 his way up to become the CEO of his own College Station, ( company, Dongah Elecomm, one of the rx 77840 largest electronics companies in South f 764 -5400 President Korea. Charlotte Slack As he told his story that night, he apolo- Carol Barrett gized for not being able to express himself Mary Broussard well enough in English. But those of us who Paul Dorsett 1 were fortunate enough to hear his story knew Valerie Jochen that he spoke eloquently, sincerely and from Randall Pitcock the heart. Garland Watson That most special evening exemplified the true meaning of the spirit of Thanksgiving for many of us. This Thanksgiving, I am LETTERS thankful for our freedom and for people such POLICY as Kun -Soo Lee who remind us that freedom is not free. No more than one letter per Anne Boykin manages the city of College writer will be print - Station's heritage programs. ed each 30 days. • Letters should be no more than 300 words and are subject to editing for length, clarity, libel and good taste. Publication is discretionary. • All letters must contain the writer's name, city of residence and a daytime phone number for verifi- cation. • Anonymous let- ters will not be published. • Form letters and letters associated with organized efforts involving candidates or causes will not be published. • E -mail to letterseditor@ theeagle.com, mail to The Eagle, P.O. Box 3000, Bryan, TX 77805 or fax to 979- 776 -8923. An Aggie to the rescue for one older passenger ast week, my 80- year -old mother was F flying into Easterwood Airport, via Cincinnati /DFW connection. Unfortunately the plane out of Cincy was "broken" and the delay was quite long. After much stress, the wonderful desk per- son at American Airlines was able to get Mom on a flight that would just get into DFW in time for her to make her connection. While all this was going on, she hooked my mom up with a nice young man (an Aggie of course) who was also coming out of Cincinnati into College Station. He offered to help her get where she needed to be, and I believe she felt less stress and safer thanks to his kindness. She did arrive in time, barely making the DFW connection, worn out but happy to be in Aggieland. My sweet mom was impressed by this young man and wanted to thank him for his kindness. I want to thank him for living up to the high expectations of Aggies! MARY BETH DUFF Bryan The Eagle • theeagle.com EDITORIAL BOARD Jim Wilson, publisher Kelly Brown, editor Robert C. Borden, opinions editor editboard @theeagle.com 4 L i� QUOTE OFTHE DAY Wednesday, November 24, 2010 "Charles had messed up so many times. I mean, look at poor Diana. I just don't think his head is in the right place." — Social worker Kayla Healey, 25, from Brighton on Britain's south coast, who feels Prince Charles' personal life has sullied his reputa- tion and raised questions about his fitness to be king G o ahead and en that t f you're like most Americans, you're already looking forward to loading up your plate this Thanksgiving. You can already taste the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Oh, and pass the gravy. But for America's self anointed food watchdogs, Thanksgiving may as well be Black Thursday. These public health puritans look at a typical holiday meal and see nothing but slaugh- tered animals and clogged arteries. Their solutions' bland vegetables, and unrecognizable soybean concoctions. Naturally, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — PETA — is on the leading edge of this hys- teria. Last year, the anti. everything group ran an ad depicting a girl thanking God for when turkeys get killed by "people who think it's fun to stomp on their lit- tle turkey heads." NBC refused to air it during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. PETA wants everyone to go vegan. Since that means no turkey, the group has a few alternatives in mind. How about Tofurky? Or an "artisan -made vegan grain meat ?" If this crowd had been at the first iui to minx of tnem as PETA with a suit and tie — both made of polyester, because sheep and silk- worms have rights. You'd better also make sure no killer fruits and veg- etables are lurking on your dinner table The Center for My Take Science in the Public before your dinner guests David Martosko Interest, the undisputed will be able to sue you for Associated Press champions of food paternal - all the trans fat in your mar - Thanksgiving dinner, every- ism, have published a list of garine. one would have gone home what they call the "riskiest" Or just for making their hungry. foods in America. Somehow, pants fit a bit too tightly Then there's the lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts during the after- dinner food Physicians Committee for and berries all made the list. coma. Responsible Medicine — Potatoes too. Luckily, we all have the PCRM — an animal rights Once you've assembled a power to leave the Turkey front disguised as a doctors' food - police- recommended, Day naysayers where they group. PCRM darkly warns PETA- approved Thanksgiv- belong: on the outside look - that turkey dinners leave ing meal, it might taste a lit- ing in. Be thankful we live Americans "lethargic," tle bland. in a country where good "several pounds heavier" But don't be so quick to food is plentiful, and where and possibly sick from food reach for that salt shaker. we all can eat what we poisoning. Center schoolmarm -in -chief choose. Of course, their solution Michael Jacobson actually "the Enjoying your is the same as PETA's: Go calls salt forgotten Thanksgiving Dinner is the meatless. And butter -less. killer" and relentlessly hec- best revenge against food And gravy -less. According tors the government to limit activists who like to stick to this misnamed "physi- how much can be in foods, their noses into your cians committee" (whose We all have our own kitchen. And when it comes membership is 96- percent Thanksgiving meal tradi- to holiday meals, this sort of free of physicians), tions, but they all seem to revenge is best served hot. Thanksgiving recipes come with someone's finger wagging at the serving • David Martosko is the direc salad greens, dinner rolls, spoon. for of research at the Center for and squash & lentil stew, That gravy will clog your Consumer Freedom, a nonprof arteries. it coalition supported by restau- The same recommenda- That chocolate pie is a rants, food companies and con - tions come every November heart attack waiting to hap- sumers to promote personal from the Humane Society of pen, responsibility and protect con - the United States. It's help - And it won't be long sumer choices, The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2010. There are 37 days left in the year. Today's Highlight On Nov. 24, 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin pub- lished On the Origin of Species, which explained his theory of evolution by means of natural selection. On this date In 1784, Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, was born in Orange County, Va. In 1863, the Civil War Battle of Lookout Mountain began in Tennessee; Union forces suc- ceeded in taking the mountain from the Confederates. In 1939, British Overseas Airways Corp. was estab- lished. In 1944, during World War II, U.S. bombers based on Saipan attacked Tokyo in the first raid against the Japanese capital by land -based planes. In 1950, the musical Guys and Dolls, based on the writ- ings of Damon Runyon and featuring songs by Frank Loesser, opened on Broadway. In 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, in a scene captured on live television. In 1969, Apollo 12 splashed down safely in the Pacific. In 1971, hijacker "D.B. Cooper" parachuted from a Northwest Orient Airlines 727 over Washington state with $200,000 dollars in ransom — his fate remains unknown. In 1987, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed on terms to scrap short- and medium -range missiles. In 1995, voters in Ireland narrowly approved a constitu- tional amendment legalizing divorce. Ten years ago The U.S. Supreme Court stepped into the bitter, over- time struggle for the White House, agreeing to consider George W. Bush's appeal against the hand recounting of ballots in Florida. Thought for Today "You can become a winner only if you are willing to walk over the edge." — Damon Runyon American writer (1884 -1946) s Wednesday, November 24, 2010 The Eagle ■ theeagle.com A13 + Politics I Tea party views far different from other voters tea party supporters don't like how President Barack Obama is handling his job — a view shared by just 35 percent of all other adults. Tea partiers are about four times likelier than others to back repealing Obama's health care overhaul and twice as likely to favor renewing tax cuts for the high- est- earning Americans. Exit polls of voters in this month's congressional elec- tions reveal similar gulfs. Most tea party supporters — 86 percent — want less govern- ment intrusion on people and businesses, but only 35 percent of other voters said so. Tea Party backers were about five By ALAN FRAM times likelier to blame Obama out, 4 in 10 voiced tea party "a two -fer for independents trict federal projects called the environment. Associated Press for the country's economic ills, support, and 2 of every 3 GOP and more extreme elements" "earmarks," a symbol of waste- Rep. Tom Graves, R -Ga., who In raspberry, ruby red, three times likelier to say votes came from them. of the party. He and other fW spending. had tea party backing, said this WASHINGTON — Tea party Obama's policies will be harm - Those are impressive num- Republicans say the answer is In the AP -GfK Poll, tea parry month's GOP victory showed backers fashion themselves as "we ful and twice as apt to see the bers, though leaders of the to focus on areas of broad backers agree with others on wide support for controlling the people," but polls country on the wrong track. loosely organized movement agreement like curbing federal the urgency to address the spending and taxes and creat- show the Republican Party's most conservative and ener- These aren't subtle shadings between tea party backers and sometimes seem to imply that their spending, taxes and deficits. economy and joblessness. But ing private sector jobs. gized voters are hardly your the majority of Americans, views enjoy an even broader consensus. Tea party In an early nod to tea party voters, House Senate they are likelier to name taxes the "That is the mandate that's average crowd. who don't support the move- supporters emblazon "We the and Republicans have adopted a and budget deficit as important issues and are less been given across the country, that's the voice of the Ameri- According to an Associated ment; they're Grand Canyon- People," the opening of the pre- self-imposed ban on home -dis- interested in education and can people," he said. Press -GfK Poll this month, size chasms. amble to the Constitution, on 84 percent who call themselves With Republicans running banners at demonstrations and the House next year, the find- ings highlight the delicate dance facing leaders who will have to address tea parry con- cerns without alienating mod- erate voters who will be cru- cial in 2012, when the GOP hopes to win the White House and boost its strength on Capitol Hill. One certainty: There are too many tea party supporters for politicians to ignore, especial- ly for Republicans. About 3 in 10 adults in the AP -GfK Poll call themselves tea party back- ers, including 60 percent of Republicans. In the exit poll in this month's election, which saw high conservative turn- on merchandise their groups sell. And at a campaign rally last month in Orlando, Fla., tea party favorite Sarah Palin said of congressional Democratic leaders, "It's nothing personal, you just replace them with peo- ple who will do the job, who will listen to the people." "We are ordinary Ameri- cans," Jenny Beth Martin, a national coordinator for Tea Party Patriots, an umbrella group. "These are people who care so much they want to restore our Constitution." GOP pollster Steve Lom- bardo says it will be a chal- lenge for Republican leaders to find policies that will deliver Recount in Minnesota race them. Among the biggest clashes was who would decide whether to classify ballot chal- m tty once t was c ear that the unofficial election night numbers weren't going to change enough to raise Day- ton's lead to more than half a point. The major issue for both the Dayton and Emmer camps was how the board t P would handle recount rules, and it spent hours going over Congratulations to our Bryan Team for this prestigious achievement. error is to take office Jan. 3, but that could be delayed if either side files a legal chal- lenge to the recount result. Tuesday's certification of the numbers was mostly a for - al t 1 fit _N DLE By BRL4N BAKST should trust campaigns not to wrong. It's not that simple all Associated Press abuse their right to challenge. the time." Asked after the meeting what Dayton attorney Marc Elias ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Min- he considered to be frivolous, said he takes Magnuson at his nesota board on Tuesday he gave a careful answer. word that the Emmer cam - ordered a recount in the state's "Frivolous is in the eye of paign won't lodge challenges undecided governor's race and the beholder," Magnuson said. without merit. refined rules aimed at heading "Sitting at the table, someone "We look forward to an off frivolous challenges when can say, `I view that as a frivo- orderly, an accurate and a the review of 2.1 million bal- lous challenge' and they can be timely recount," Elias said. lots starts next week. The State Canvassing Board certified election totals show Democrat Mark Dayton with an 8,770 -vote lead over Repub- lican Tom Emmer. That's within the half-percentage point margin that makes a recount automatic under state law. The recount is scheduled to begin Monday and finish by mid - December. The new gov- "It's in the nature of the beast to generate six times' more frivolous challenges than regular ones, unless there ;' - is a prohibition against frivo lous challenges," he said. f. The canvassing board recon- venes next month to review challenged ballots and award those votes. The panel ulti- mately decided to segregate challenges deemed frivolous for possible review. Emmer's campaign argued that local officials shouldn't have final authority to block challenges. Su reme Court Justi e P ul l y J'7 porarily hold votes out of can- didate columns and can leave a false impression about who's ahead and by how much. PRIYE CASHMERE tem. Challenged ballots tem- L ON DON FOG Classic trench in black, toffee, maroon or navy. 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"' E . ric Magnuson, an Emmer st .. ,, ._ ,, � ,,� .. t .� F, „ rs� attorney, said the board _ _.m..__. ,__ -._ _..__ . .__ .m _._.. _. -_ - _____.._._ 1 � E (A I:Ss Wing - collar peacoat in charcoal or black. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 The Eagle . theeagle.com All Obituaries August 8, 1924 - November J010 Katie Viola Cash, 86, of Bryan, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at Lampstand Health & Rehab of Bryan. Visitation was held on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. An Altar Society Rosary was recited j at 4 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a 7 p.m. Rosary at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. i Wednesday, November 24, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Bryan with Reverend Patrick Ebner officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Katie was born August 8, 1924 to Joe and Rosa Salvaggio Viola in the Steele Store Community and later moved to Smetana with her family. She attended both the Steele Store and Smetana schools. Katie went to work for the Sears Catalogue Store in Bryan and soon met Charles "Charlie" Cash, Sr. and they were married on October 6, 1946. Katie worked for Sears for more than thirty years and also worked with her husband at Cash Food Market in North Bryan until their retirement. Katie was a lifetime member of St. s Anthony's Catholic Church and was a member of the Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of . 63 years, Charles "Charlie" Cash, Sr. on January 21, 2010, three brothers, and one sister. i She is survived by her three children; daughter, Betty Kay Tanner of Bryan; son and daughter -in -law, Chuck and Mary Cash of Bryan; and daughter and son -in -law, Rosemary and . Mike McMullen ofUe Woodlands, Texas; one sister -in -law, Mrs. Mike Viola of Bryan; and two brother- in- laws,Joe Davis of Katy,Texas and Barney Cash of San Antonio; six grandchildren and eleven }- great- grandchildren. 1 g Dl nit , „*aY Memorials may be made r to St. Anthony's Catholic Memorial Funeral Chapel Church Building Fund. Bryan • (979) 823 8125 Condolences may be left at 0 �? www .memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com. , 11� � 1 August 9,1957 - November 20, 2010 Lisa Gaye Ryan - Budke, 53, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 20, 2010, surrounded by her loving family and friends. A celebration € „ of Lisa's life is planned at the 7F Lodge, on Sunday, November 28, 2010, from 3 to Spin. All are invited to attend. BRING YOUR FAVORITE LISA STORY and help us celebrate the life ` of this remarkable woman. The 7F Lodge is located at 16611 Royder Rd., College Station, TX 77845 and can be reached at (979) 690 - 0073. Lisa was born on August 9, 1957, in Bryan, Texas to Gerald ( Jerry) Ryan and Mary Helen Ryan. Lisa graduated from Bryan High School in 1975. She also attended Bryan Adams High School in Dallas, Texas and Jasper High School in Jasper, Texas. She went on to attend Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas where she studied Commercial Art before transferring to Charles and Sue's School of Hair Design in Bryan, earning a license to practice cosmetology. She maintained contact with many of her classmates throughout the years. Lisa was a true visionary and entrepreneur who established the first nail salon and spa in Bryan /College Station; all the while, owning Boardwalk Hair Salon, one of the most successful hair salons in the area, for more than 24 years. Because of her amazing ability to both overcome extreme adversity and maintain a successful business simultaneously, Lisa was featured in the recent fall 2010 issue of the local Flair Magazine. Her energy and creativity helped her maintain status as one of the area's leading business women. Family, friends and loyal employees are dedicated to carrying on her vision. Lisa will be remembered for the grace and endurance she displayed throughout her 8 -1/2 year ordeal with ovarian cancer. She was a great and loyal friend and inspired all that knew her. Truly, her kindness and generosity knew no limits. Lisa had a natural gift for making everyone she encountered feel better about their own lives. "Lisa Sunshine" chased rainbows and sunsets throughout the world and seemed to always be on an adventure of some kind. Now she has embarked on the greatest adventure of all. She will be missed. Survivors include her husband, Mark Budke; both of her parents; sisters, Debra Spain, Patrice Rivers and husband Bill, Jamie Ryan Neff and Aimee Crow; nieces and nephews, Renee Beal, Amanda Spain, Chris and Leslie Rivers, Ryan and Brett Neff, Heather and Tyler Crow; sisters -in -law, Laurie Budke, Mary Franza and husband Al; niece, Jessica Franza; brother -in -law; David Budke; and Lisa's beloved dog, Rita. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Brazos CALLAWAY JONES Valley at 502 W. 26' ", Bryan, TX, FUNERAL HOME - CREMATORV 77803, (979) 821 -2266. - Five Gen VonsorServce- 979 - 822 - 3717 6? Please leave condolences at www.Caflawayjones.com $100 Million in Property. Your Source for Brazos Valley Real Estate. BVH omeh'nder.com OW&W (TO~ t OeMlte April 27, 1932 -November 22, 2010 Parmer Donaho, 78, left this earth to join his beloved wife in heaven on Monday, November 22, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Day Funeral Horne Chapel in Madisonville. Glenn Connor will officiate. Burial will follow in Donaho Cemetery located on Donaho Road in North Zulch. The family will receive visitors from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday. Parmer was born April 27, 1932 in North Zulch and lived there all of his life. He w4s raised on a farm and attended Bundic School. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Marines and proudly served his country ai the front lines in Korea. He was awarded two purple hearts, three bronzes stars and numerous other honors. Parmer was self - employed in the painting and drywall business most of his life, later working as a regional manager for an oilfield service company. He was a long time member of the NZISD School Board & Fire Department and served an integral role in establishing the NZ Municipal Water District. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening and loved old -time country music. Parmer was preceded in death by his wife of 49.5 years, Barbara; his daughter, Ginger Boyd; his parents, Charles Henry and Ida Blanche Donaho; three brothers, Charles Aubrey "Ned" Donaho, J.W. Donaho, and Henry Donaho; and two sisters, Bonnie Johnson and Ida Bell Salas. He is survived by three daughters, Marsene Emert of Bryan, Wyona Ballard and husband, Vance, of North Zulch Renia Kyle and husband, Brian, of North Zulch; ten grandchildren and ten great - grandchildren, "Look at everything as though you were seeing it for the first time or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory" - Betty Smith Services are in care of Day Funeral Home; Marvin Stanton, Funeral Director. Notic Services Robert Black Robert Black, 80, of Iola, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at a local care center. Arrangements are entrusted to Hiller Funeral Home of Bryan/ College Station. CASH, Katie Viola, 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. DONAHO, Gaston Parmer, 2 p.m. at Day Funeral Home Chapel in Madisonville. ORTIZ, Olivia de la Cruz, 9:30 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson. Gladys Brown Gladys Brown, 89, of Bryan, passed away Tuesday morning, November 23, 2010 at Crestview RetirementCommunityinBryan, Texas. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, November 27, at Memorial Funeral Chapel College Station. Interment will follow in College Station City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday.Arrangements are is the care of Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station. Patricia Ann Broussard Patricia Ann Broussard, 80, of College Station, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at the College Station Med. Services are set for 10 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Houston with burial to follow in Glenwood Cemetery, also in Houston. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 26, at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris, Bellaire, Texas 77401. George Ford George Ford, 61, of College Station, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his home. Services are pending with Jones- Washington Mortuary in Bryarl. Inez L. Pinson Inez L. Pinson, 87, of Bryan, passed away at St. Joseph Manor in Bryan on Monday, November 22, 2010. Services are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Bryan City Cemetery, Arrangements are entrusted to Hillier Funeral Home. Norman Barnes Smith III Norman Barnes Smith III, 66, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010, at Magnified Health and Rehab in College Station. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway -Jones Funeral Home and Crematory. Please leave condolences at www. CallawayJones.com Daniel Clayton Wedel Daniel Clayton Wedel, 15, cf Franklin, passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, November 27, at The Pentecostalsof RobertsonCounty Church. Burial will follow in the Alexander Cemetery in Brazos County Arrangements are in the care of McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin. Obits Online. www.theeagle.com NOW OPEN! Main Street Barber Shop Chuy Espinoza & Augustine Trevino \ $12 Mens hair cut $10 Kids hair cuts 306 N. Main • 979.779.5599 YM F RE ter {o ga` , � Leh e P � rc has November 1o, 1949 -November 19, 2010 j Charlene Leonard, 61, of Bryan, Texas passed away Friday, November 19, 201o, at her residence. No services are planned at this time. Charlene was born November 10, 1949 in Bryan to Charlie and Frances Dileo. She was a loving mother, a great friend, and a caregiver to all animals. She lived life like one should live it. Charlene had fun and didn't let anything get her down. She liked to cook, go fishing, and loved going to rodeos. Her mother Frances Dileo, preceded Charlene in death. Survivors include her sons, Jerry Leonard Jr., James Leonard and Lee Leonard; father, Charlie CAT LAWAY JONES Dileo; brother, Roger FUNERAL HOME - CREMATORY Dileo, all of B -F-Ge-orionso/Service- �' an, 979 -822 -3717 Please leave your condolences 6 at www.CallawayJones.com (Ire At Shipman ENT & Associates it is our firm belief that everyone should have the benefit of hearing. With qualified physicians on staff we will help get sound back in your life. Nolan D. Shipman M,D. I Joe Crnkovic A.C.A. 3201 University Dr, E, Suite 375 1 Bryan 979.731.82841 www.shipmanent.com GRAY Fawn Trulene Gray Dec. 13, 1959 - Nov. 20, 2010 Fawn Trulene Gray, of Hearne, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2010, at her home. Memorial services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday, December 4, at Five Points Baptist Church. Fawn was born on December 13, 1959 in Washington, DC. For more information please call Memorial Funeral Home in Hearne, TX at 979 - 279 -3663. 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Holmes and Christine Flleinecke, captain of the Shy - Anne drill team at Bryan High, were selected to repre- sent the Bryan school district during summer camps. The A &M Consolidated Bengal Belles left registration open to all of their officers and seniors to attend, offi- cials said. The cost for the trip ranged from $1,695 to $2,095 per per- son. "Being able to go with all the senior girls is really cool," said Maria Lyuksyutova, cap- tain of the Bengal Belles. The girls shipped off to the Big Apple Saturday in time for their first rehearsal with the entire group that evening. Be sure to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday when 17 girls from all three Bryan and College Station high schools join several hundred drill team dancers as the parade's opening act. The parade kicks off at 8 a.m. Bryan - College Station time on NBC. Girls participating in the parade include: A &M Consolidated High School Bengal Belles Seniors • Maria Lyuksyutova, captain • Meghan Koett, 1st. Lt. • Sally -Kate Humphries, Sr. Lt. • Erica Ashmore, Sr. Lt. • Tayler Slocum, Social Every dancer participating will perform the same rou- tine, which they were asked to learn on their own time by watching a demonstration video. By the time their perform- ance airs Thursday morning, the whole team will have only had four rehearsals — including one in front of NBC THANKSGIVING CLOSURES The following will be affected in the Bryan - College Station area in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday : Thursday Friday • Texas A &M: Closed Closed • Blinn College: Closed Closed • Banks: Closed Open • Courts: Closed Closed • County offices: Closed Closed • City offices: Closed Closed • State offices: Closed Closed • Federal offices: Closed Open • Libraries: Closed Closed • Post offices: Closed Open • The District bus service: Closed Closed • The Eagle: Closed Closed • Trash collection: In Bryan, Thursday's residential trash routes will be picked up Friday, and brush and bulky routes will be picked up Saturday. Thursday's commercial trash routes will be collected on Wednesday. The compost and recycling centers will be closed Thursday and Friday. In College Station, Thursday's residential trash and brush routes will be picked up Friday, and Friday's routes will be collect- ed Saturday. Thursday and Friday's commercial routes will be col- lected Friday. There will be no recycling collection on Thursday. Officer President • Elizabeth Martinez, Social Officer Vice President • Alyssa Amos, Social Officer • Odessa Appel, Social Officer • Katy Wallace, Social Officer • Lindsey Munyon, Social Officer • Andrea Klein • Brittney Thomas • Kensie Woolard • Ashley Steel Junior • Jenna Helduser, Jr. Lt. Bryan High School Shy -Anne • Christine Kleinecke, captain and a senior Rudder High School Rangerette • Meredith Holmes, captain and a junior choreographers in charge of approving the dance. Each rehearsal lasted three to four hours. In between practice and performances, the girls had a chance to check out the city's sites, such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, the Empire State Building and Broadway. PELINI: Journalist forgives him Continued from A9 "Given the nature of what occurred and the subsequent events and statements, we had two primary interests: a pub- lic telling of the truth and an acknowledgment that what happened was not accept- able," Jones said. "We are sat- isfied that both have been achieved, and we consider the matter resolved." Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne and Head Coach Bo Pelini, who is Carl Pelini's brother, also called to apologize, Jones said. sting led to arrest Continued from A9 Fiala was a priest at the Sacred Heart of Mary Parish in the West Texas community of Rocksprings, a rural enclave known for sheep and goat herding. The family's lawsuit also named the Archdiocese of San Antonio and Archbishop Jose Gomez, alleging that church leadership should have known Fiala was abusive. The suit was filed just a month before Gomez was introduced as the new incom- ing leader of the Los Angeles Archdiocese. He is currently serving as an assistant to Cardinal Roger Mahony, who will retire next year. Gomez then automatically becomes archbishop. When he learned of the mur- der- for -hire investigation, the boy "was terrified and rightly so," said San Antonio attorney Tom Rhodes, who represents the family. As far back as 2008, Fiala threatened the teen, and repeatedly brandished a pistol, Rhodes said. Fiala "began saying, `If you tell anyone, I'll hurt you. I'll hurt your family, your girl- friend,"' Rhodes said. "It was more than once he threatened him with a gun." Continued from A9 "He would not respond until 11 p.m. when he finally came out of the house," Stroud said. Authorities arrested Putz peacefully after he walked out the front door. Darling said about five city officers, the Burleson County SWAT team, two county deputies and Texas Rangers had responded by the time the standoff ended. Authorities were not injured, and Putz had a cut on his hand, possibly from breaking glass, Darling said. "We believe he was intoxi- cated because of the smell of alcohol," Darling said, adding that a blood sample was taken. Aggravated assault on a pub- lic servant is a first - degree felony punishable by up to 99 years in prison and a fine of $10,000. Evading arrest with a vehicle is a state jail felony punishable by two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. Putz was jailed on $80,000 bail. % C 1- 2 Up to $1500 tax credit on • Home Remodeling replacement windows • ReplacementWindows 9 7 9.5 7 5.13 0 6 = FREE Estimates! .patio and Screen Rooms ": SUURGOMS R44T AM IN I • patio and Lattice Covers b MORE • Decks and More! Experience the benefits of the Comfort World Windows. Also, now is the perfect time to update your home's exterior AwD1 Certified Installers Licensed & 11 Insured v � .............. ~ ! 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General Randy House, vice president of the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board of Directors. Last year the board commissioned Navasota artist J. Payne Lara to create the dramatic sculpture, which depicts a Korean soldier and an American soldier, standing side by side. Each statue is life size with authentic uniforms, equipment and weapons of the era. Community leaders broke ground on the memorial, set along the newly opened Lynn Stuart Parkway history walk June 25 - on the 60th anniversary of the day North Korean forces invaded South Korea, prompting the U.S. And other United Nations countries to join the fight against communism. The event will feature keynote speakers Gen. Paik, Sun -Yup, a retired four -star general of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces who, at 28 years old commanded the Korean First Infantry Division during the Korean War, and Gen. John H. Tilelli Jr., a retired U.S. Army four -star general. Gen. Paik's appearance in College Station will follow a speech he is scheduled to deliver earlier in the week at the National Defense University, hosted by Defense Secretary Robert Gates. He also will deliver at noon Nov. 11 to George Bush students, faculty, Korean students and Korean Officer students attending A &M and Corps of Cadets members at the Bush Library Auditorium. House said the event is expected to draw local Korean students, as well as a group of donors to the memorial who will travel from South Korea. The donors raised $65,000 for the statue that will be placed at the memorial - one of three scheduled for completion at the park in Eagle Photos by Stuart Villanueva Left: Navy Veteran Robert Sorenson photographs his name on the Wall of Honor at Veterans Park in College Station during last year's Veterans Day ceremonies. Above: Todd Dock plays taps during last year's ceremony at Texas A &M to honor fallen Aggie service members. Right: Members of the Texas A &M Corps of Cadets perform a 21 -gun salute. 2010. of the U.S. Air Force will serve as keynote speaker for The board also will host its annual Veterans Day the Veterans Day program. Carlton currently serves activities at the park, reading the names of soldiers as the director of the Office of Homeland Security for being added to the Veterans Memorial Wall of Honor the Texas A &M University Health Science Center. in Louis L. Adam Memorial Plaza at 4:30 p.m., and Volunteers will set aside a special seating section conducting the Veterans Day Program in the American for World War II and Korean War veterans. Members Pavilion at 5:30 p.m. Carts will be available for those of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, the Texas A &M needing assistance between the events. University Corps of Cadets and Ross volunteers also Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton Jr., former surgeon general will participate in the special event. events Veterans Day Program 11 a.m. VFW Post #4692, 794 Harvey Mitchell Parkway: Commanders or presidents representing each veterans' association will welcome the public and speak Veterans Day. The keynote speaker is Dr. James Ed Cooper, local physician and veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Presented by VFW Post #4692 / American Legion Post #159 / Disabled American Veterans Chapter #200 Nietnam Veterans Association Chapter #937 /Bryan Elks Lodge #859 Texas A &M Corps of Cadets Veterans Day On- Campus Ceremonies: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. World War I Monument on West Campus and Corps Plaza Memorial The corps will hold two ceremonies at the monument and memorial. Both ceremonies will include a wreath - laying and Taps, to be played by a bugler from the Texas Aggie Band and a 3- volley salute by the Ross Volunteers. The corps plaza ceremony will also include a bagpipe rendition of "Amazing Grace' Ul O C rA Z O C 3 Cr M I N O j O Z (D M 2) � • �D �D O �D 0 Area Veterans Day