Feb. 25, 1984

Staff

Published Saturday, February 26, 2005

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JV Saints capture championship

The junior varsity Nansemond-Suffolk Academy basketball team finished their season Wednesday night by capturing the TCIS championship title, defeating Norfolk Academy 53-47.

The Saints also placed two players on the all-tournament team. Ted Louko, who averaged 12.5 points and 13 rebounds per game, was named to the team, as well as Doug Smith.

Smith, averaging 12.6 points per game, was voted the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Louko was voted the team's most valuable player at the Academy's sports banquet Thursday night.

The Saints finished the season 22-4. They averaged 65.6 points per game, while limiting their opponent to only 43 points.

City concern over dilapidated housing

Suffolk city officials hope time is running out for 36 houses whose dilapidated condition has raised concerns about community appearance and public safety.

While the known owners of such buildings have recently been asked to tear them down, a decision on whether to take action on 20 of them will rest with city council during budget deliberations this year.

Vice Mayor Ronald O. Hart, who has brought the problem to the council's attention, said the problem goes beyond the city's list.

"The city only has a small number," Hart said. "There are hundreds that are not in use and dangerous."

Hart indicated there are 50 vacant houses in the East Washington Street area alone. Director of Community Development James G. Vacalis recently directed the inspections division to re-notify the owners of the 36 structures to demolish them and pursue court action if necessary.

J. W. Nelms is hospitalized after apparent heart attack

Sleepy Hole Borough Councilman J. W. Nelms Jr., is reported in satisfactory condition at Norfolk General Hospital after suffering in apparent heart attack Wednesday.

Nelms, 56, was admitted to Norfolk General's coronary care unit Feb. 22, according to hospital public relations director Karen Corigan. He has since been transferred to a regular care unit.

Nelms, who has served in local government for about 12 years, announced Jan. 16 he would not seek re-election. His term ends June 30.

Two men have announced their intention to seek the Sleepy Hole seat in the May 1 council election.

Obici seeks $18.7 million in bonds for renovations

In an effort to renovate and expand its facilities, Louise Obici Memorial Hospital is petitioning the Suffolk Industrial Development Authority for an $18.7 million industrial development bond.

The authority will consider a request for a Resolution of Intent in behalf of the hospital at the monthly meeting Thursday, March 1.

Obici is seeking the money as part of a planned two-year renovation and expansion project.

The planned renovation will include the modernization patient rooms, the modernization and relocation of radiology, labor and delivery and intensive care, according to Leroy Edwards, hospital administrator.

Reagan stumps for prayer in schools

President Reagan charged Saturday that opposition to prayer in public school is a form of religious intolerance that has turned the First Amendment on its head.

He urged Congress to give the two-thirds approval needed to amend the Constitution to allow "voluntary vocal prayer" in public schools. The measure comes before the Senate this week.

In his weekly radio speech, a paid political program broadcast on the Mutual network, Reagan attacked the 1962 Supreme Court decision outlawing state-sponsored prayer in schools and the later court rulings that flowed out of it.

-Compiled by Jennifer Rose

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