College Softball: Reinhardt, Monroe advance to NAIA Softball Championships
by Reinhardt reports
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Reinhardt's Maddie Monroe (Reinhardt Athletics)
Reinhardt's Maddie Monroe (Reinhardt Athletics)
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CLINTON, Miss. — In a heart-stopping finale, Kelsey Floyd pitched the game of her life, going 6.1 innings and allowing one unearned run as the No. 8 Reinhardt University softball team clinched a berth into the NAIA National Championship with a, 2-1, win over No. 13 Belhaven in the final game of the Belhaven Bracket. Reinhardt (43-7) scored both of its runs in the fifth, thanks in part to a Belhaven error. Kandi Gates started the inning with a solid single to left, then was lifted for pinch runner Amer Herrington. After a one-out walk to Shelby Sinclair, Alexis Chumbler hit a ground ball to short that Belhaven had designs on using for a double play. Instead, the ball trickled under the shortstop’s glove into left, allowing Herrington to score the first run of the game and send Sinclair to third. After the first pitch to Haley Brannon, Chumbler got in a rundown between first and second long enough for Sinclair to score what proved to be the game-winning run. In the seventh, Belhaven scored an unearned run thanks to a pair of errors. With one out, former Calhoun standout Maddie Monroe entered and immediately induced a pop out for the second out of the inning. After a walk loaded the bases, Monroe struck out Belhaven’s best batter in the tournament, Jordan Cole, to end the game and touch off a massive celebration in the center of the diamond as the Lady Eagles punched their ticket to the NAIA National Championship. “From day one, this team never stopped fighting,” said RU head coach Glen Crawford. “Kelsey pitched an amazing game, our defense made the plays it needed to make, our baserunners were alert and got us the runs we needed, and Maddie did a great job of bouncing back and getting the final two outs. I’m so proud of this team for everything they have gone through to get to this point. It’s a great feeling to know that our season will still be going on at the end of May.” The Lady Eagles were forced into a decisive game when Belhaven rallied to win, 4-2, in the first game of the day. RU jumped on top when Floyd singled back into center to score Sinclair from second with two outs in the first. Belhaven scored three in the third and a run in the fourth, chasing Monroe from the game after one batter of the fourth with a walk. Floyd came in and pitched the final three innings and the next 6.1, putting her total of innings pitched at 9.1 for the day. Chumbler drilled a two-out home run in the seventh over the wall in left to pull Reinhardt closer. A single by Brannon brought the tying run to the plate, but a pop out ended the game with Belhaven taking a 4-2 win. The Lady Eagles will next play in Columbus, Ga., at the NAIA National Championship May 24-30.
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Idaho man charged in Uzbekistan terrorism plot
by JOHN MILLER,Associated Press
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U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson speaks to reporters on Friday, May 17, 2013 in front of the federal building in Boise, Idaho, following the initial arraignment hearing of Fazlidden Kurbanov. Kurbanov, an Uzbek national living in Idaho, was indicted on Thursday on terrorism-related charges. Speaking with help of an interpreter and his court-appointed defense attorney, Kurbanov, pleaded not guilty to three federal felony charges. (AP Photo/John Miller)
U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson speaks to reporters on Friday, May 17, 2013 in front of the federal building in Boise, Idaho, following the initial arraignment hearing of Fazlidden Kurbanov. Kurbanov, an Uzbek national living in Idaho, was indicted on Thursday on terrorism-related charges. Speaking with help of an interpreter and his court-appointed defense attorney, Kurbanov, pleaded not guilty to three federal felony charges. (AP Photo/John Miller)
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — He was a Russian-speaking truck driver in Idaho, among hundreds of Uzbekistan natives for whom the state has become a sanctuary from violence in their home country in the past decade. But federal officials say in an indictment that Fazliddin Kurbanov also was teaching people to build bombs that would target public transportation. It's unclear whether those alleged targets were domestic or abroad — or even how far Kurbanov would have gone. Prosecutors said Friday only that they believe he is no longer a threat. Kurbanov, 30, was arrested Thursday during a raid of his small apartment south of Boise's downtown. Prosecutors charged him with felonies in Idaho and Utah after an extensive investigation into his activities late last year and this year. They allege those activities included assisting a militant group in his home, Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country with a southern border with Afghanistan. "Given his arrest, we believe any potential threat he posed has been contained," U.S Attorney Wendy Olson said. She noted the investigation is ongoing but declined to say whether federal agents are pursuing additional arrests. Kurbanov said little Friday during his first court appearance, where he pleaded not guilty with help from an interpreter and a federally appointed defense attorney. Kurbanov, who wore a jail jumpsuit, had dark hair and a beard that was much shorter than the one pictured in his Idaho driver's license. Kurbanov lists Uzbek as his first language and Russian as his second in court documents. Federal officials said they will enlist the help of an interpreter again Tuesday when he appears for his detention hearing. Until then, Kurbanov will be held in the Ada County Jail. His trial on the three counts filed in Idaho is scheduled for July 2. Richard Rubin, Kurbanov's lawyer, declined to comment. Uzbeks began coming to Idaho's two refugee settlement centers, in Boise and Twin Falls, in 2003, said Jan Reeves, director of the Idaho Office for Refugees. The centers connect them with services such as language classes and help finding work. There are now about 650 Uzbeks living in Idaho, largely split between the two cities. Reeves declined to comment on Kurbanov but said the flow of immigrants from Uzbekistan escalated around 2005, when a violent clash between protesters and the government left several hundred dead. Kurbanov was issued a Social Security number in Idaho in 2009. He has been living in the United States legally, federal officials said, but his immigration status and his reason for being in Idaho is unclear. Kurbanov told authorities he had a job driving trucks and listed his only assets as used cars and a small amount of cash in checking and savings accounts. On Friday, the apartment where he is believed to have lived had a sign on the door saying "Please respect our privacy." Nobody responded to a knock. Many immigrants from numerous countries live in the apartment complex, a series of two-level buildings across from a public high school. Olson said she has seen Internet comments blaming Idaho's Muslim community since Kurbanov's arrest, something she called inappropriate. "These charges shouldn't be seen as a reflection on that community," Olson said. About 90 percent of Uzbeks in their home country are Muslim. Representatives of the Islamic Center of Boise, a meeting area for the region's Muslim community, didn't immediately return a phone call Friday. The Idaho indictment charges Kurbanov with one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and one count of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and possession of an unregistered explosive device. It alleges that between August and May, he knowingly conspired with others to provide resources, including computer software and money, to the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, which the U.S. has identified as a terrorist organization. The group's purpose is to overthrow the government of Uzbekistan, said David B. Barlow, U.S. attorney in Utah. The alleged co-conspirators were not named. The indictment also alleges Kurbanov provided material support to terrorists, knowing it was to be used in preparation for a plot involving the use of a weapon of mass destruction. On Nov. 15, Kurbanov possessed a series of parts intended to be converted into a bomb, including a hollow hand grenade and aluminum powder, according to the indictment. A separate federal grand jury in Utah charged Kurbanov with distributing information about bombs. For 10 days in January, Kurbanov taught and demonstrated how to make an "explosive, destructive device and weapon of mass destruction," the document states. The Utah indictment, to be handled separately after the Idaho prosecution is resolved, alleges Kurbanov provided recipes for how to make improvised explosive devices and went on instructional shopping trips in Utah to help illustrate how to make the devices, Barlow said. Kurbanov also showed Internet videos on the topic, Barlow said. Although the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan started in the 1990s with the stated aim of overthrowing the Uzbek regime and establishing an Islamic government, its goals have expanded to create a broader Islamic influence in Central Asia. The movement's fighters have a presence in Afghanistan's northern provinces and in Pakistan's Waziristan province. U.S. and Afghan officials say al-Qaeda has been building ties with the IMU. Last year, an Uzbek named Ulugbek Kodirov was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison in Alabama for plotting to shoot President Barack Obama. Kodirov pleaded guilty, saying he was acting for the IMU. Two other Uzbek nationals were arrested in 2012, one in Colorado and another in Pennsylvania, on what the FBI said were related terrorism charges. According to Idaho's courts, Kurbanov has no criminal convictions but was ticketed for speeding violations twice last year.
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SPLASH Gordon returns in August
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SPLASH Gordon is coming soon. Beginning Thursday, August 1st and concluding Saturday, August 3rd local churches will begin to SPLASH Gordon County. SPLASH stands for Show People Love And Share Him and is an exciting local mission opportunity in which everyone can have a part. Service projects include, but are not limited to, minor construction projects or home repair for those with a significant need such as building a handicap ramp or repairing a leaking roof. Other projects include providing backpacks, haircuts and lunch to schoolchildren, hosting Backyard Bible Clubs, free car washes, yard maintenance, cleaning projects for elderly or disabled, nursing home ministry and many more. SPLASH Coordinator Steve Skates says, “This is an opportunity for multiple generations to serve together in their own community for a common good. We are urging churches and youth groups to consider SPLASH as their summer mission project. The Bible says, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important commandment. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.’ What better way to love our neighbors than to sacrifice our time, talents, and even our summer plans to serve them.” Registration is currently taking place and is open to adults and students who have completed the 6th grade by the end of this school year. Younger students are also welcome to participate, but must have a registered parent or guardian with them at all times. Adults are needed to serve/chaperone in the following areas: Administrative, Children’s Ministry Volunteer, Prayer Team, Construction Volunteer, Photographer, Meals (cooking &/or serving), Medical Team, Registration Team. Cost of registration is $50/Student and $30/Adult. The registration fee includes a t-shirt, 3 meals on Thursday and Friday, 2 meals on Saturday, and transportation to and from the job site each day. On-line pre-registration is encouraged to ensure your spot on a team. However, registration is not complete until all forms and fees have been turned into your church point person or the Gordon Memorial Baptist Association. Registration forms are available to download at www.splashgordonorg.wix.com/splash-gordon or by calling 706- 629-5139. When asked, ‘Why do we need SPLASH Gordon?’ Pastor Wesley Hunt replies, “Unlike other mission programs where our members go to other cities and help to rebuild targeted areas and show God’s love by their willingness to help, SPLASH Gordon is right here." Hunt continued, “Probably the most exciting thing is having multi generations and multi churches working together to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors. Our church is excited and I pray other churches will see the opportunity for ministry and get involved.” According to Doug Ledford, Assistant SPLASH Coordinator, “SPLASH Gordon is currently taking requests for service projects. Anyone can request a project and we encourage people to let us know of the needs in our community... Projects will be considered based on the need each project will address, manpower and time required to complete the project, and the funds available to purchase materials.” You can suggest or request a project by going to www.splashgordonorg.wix.com/splash-gordon to complete an on-line project request form or you many download the form. If you do not have internet access you may request a project form by calling 706- 629-5139. Tax-deductible contributions can be made for SPLASH through the Gordon Memorial Baptist Association, 373 Morrow Rd., SE, Calhoun. Make checks payable to Gordon Memorial Baptist Association and designate for SPLASH Gordon. For more information on how you or your church can get involved call Steve Skates, SPLASH Coordinator at 706-346-1896 or Doug Ledford, Assistant Splash Coordinator at 706-624-4546.
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May 17, 2013
Meanwhile, 6 people remain dead and are unlikely to recover. But that Gen6 car sure is fast!
Former Calhoun standout Da'Rick Rogers goes through a drill during Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp at the team's facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Bill Wippert, Associated Press)
Former Calhoun standout Da'Rick Rogers goes through a drill during Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp at the team's facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Bill Wippert, Associated Press)
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