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LifeChoice Victoria will be awaiting the outcome of Wednesday's Special General Meeting (SGM) at Auckland University with interest. ProLife Auckland, LifeChoice Victoria's sister club, has been threatened with disaffiliation after an unsubstantiated anonymous complaint was made to the Auckland University Student's Association (AUSA) about the pamphlets handed out on the Auckland Campus as part of the national "Right to Know" campaign.

At Wednesday's SGM University of Auckland Students will vote on whether ProLife Auckland can remain an affiliated club of AUSA.

"Freedom of speech is a vitally important right in a society that truly claims to be open, free and democratic," says LifeChoice Victoria President, Mary-Anne Evers. "University is the perfect place for discussion of controversial issues. Student Associations should encourage free and frank discussions and not shy away from these topics."

"We don't want AUSA's actions to send a message to other University Student Associations that they can chose which clubs they do or don't want on campus based on the personal views of the Executive members, or a particular group on campus."

"At Victoria University of Wellington, we are very happy with the level of respect we get. VUWSA has always been 100% supportive of the right of freedom of speech and consequently of us as a club. They have supported us just like they do any other club, and most students are open to respectful and intelligent debate."

"This is how things should happen at universities around the country. Voltaire's saying "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to death your right to say it" should especially ring true on campus."

LifeChoice Victoria expresses its support for ProLife Auckland, and encourages all University of Auckland students to attend the SGM and support freedom of speech, regardless of their opinion on the topics under discussion.

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July 15, 2012 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom SAUGET,IL-Peter Fatse drove in three runs on Saturday night, but it was the Gateway Grizzlies(27-24) defeating the Freedom(28-23) 4-3 in 10 innings. Justin Dunning hit a game winning single off Matt Kline(0-2)scoring John Shelby in the 10th, giving the Grizzlies the series win over the Freedom. Richard Barrett(1-3) collected the win pitching scoreless innings in the 9th and 10th.

The Freedom jumped on Gateway's all-star pitcher Tim Brown for two runs in the 1st inning. Junior Arrojo led off the game with an infield single, and John Malloy hit a double to right field. Fatse then lined a 2 run single to left field which he tried to stretch into a double, but was thrown out by Shelby.

The Grizzlies led 3-2 going into the 9th inning as Brown attempted to go the distance and pitch a complete game. Malloy greeted him with a leadoff single, and then Fatse crushed one to center field scoring Malloy with an RBI double to tie the game at 3-3. The Freedom had a chance to take the lead in the inning, with runners on the corners and nobody out. However, Barrett came out of the bullpen and retired David Harris, and Jim Jacquot on a pair of infield pop outs, and then struck out Drew Rundle to end the threat.

Brown went 8 innings allowing 9 hits and 3 runs, while striking out, earning a no decision. Andres Caceres started the game for the Freedom as he struggled with his command only going 2 innings allowing 3 hits, and 2 earned runs while walking two.

The Freedom will have Sunday off, before beginning a three game series Monday night in Traverse City, Michigan against the Beach Bums. Monday's game can be heard with Steve Jarnicki starting at 6:50 pm on Real Talk 1160 and realtalk1160.com.

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Freedom Fall in 10 Innings and Drop Series against Gateway

July 14, 2012 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom SAUGET,IL-Eddie Rodriguez broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning with a two run double that lifted the Freedom(28-22) to a 5-4 win on Friday night over the Gateway Grizzlies(26-24). Brennan Flick improved to 6-0 out of the bullpen, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings, while Matt Kline earned his fourth save of the season.

The Freedom took a 2-0 advantage in the fifth, after Drew Rundle hit his fifth homer of the season. Freedom starter Scott Moviel earned a no decision after pitching 6.1 innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs. Moviel gave up a three run homer to Chris McClendon in the sixth which gave the Grizzlies a 3-2 lead.

The Freedom came back though, as John Malloy came off the bench to pinch hit to lead off the eighth inning. Malloy hit a towering fly ball off Phillip Reamy(3-1) over the right field wall for his fifth homer of the season which tied the game at 3-3. After a walk to Junior Arrojo, Reamy struck out Pierre LePage, and intentionally walked Peter Fatse. It was Rodriguez then who drove a pitch over CF Antone DeJesus's head to score Arrojo and Fatse and give the Freedom a 5-3 lead.

McClendon homered again for the Grizzlies in the ninth, but the Freedom ended the game with a defensive gem for their fourth double play of the night. Kline got Richie Jiminez Jr to hit into a 5-4-3 twin killing which ended the Freedom's three game losing streak.

The Freedom and Gateway Grizzlies will play the rubber match of their three game series Saturday night. LHP Andres Caceres will start for the Freedom, as the Grizzlies will send RHP Tim Brown to the mound. The game can be heard with Steve Jarnicki starting at 7:50 pm on Real Talk 1160 and realtalk1160.com.

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Saturday night's Freedom Bowl Classic at Kiggins Bowl is the last chance for many of Clark County's top graduated seniors to play football, as most won't go on to play in college.

Union's Kaben Humphrey-Butler looks at the Freedom Bowl as a last chance of sorts, too. It will be his last chance to compete with, and in some cases, against, some people he grew up playing with in youth and high school football.

But Humphrey-Butler is determined to extend his football future beyond Saturday night's all-star game that benefits the Shriners Hospitals for Children. In February, he signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Central Washington, where he'll enroll in the fall.

If he is to eventually earn the starting job, or even meaningful playing time, he'll have to stand out against stiff competition. Central Washington signed five quarterbacks in its 2012 class. Undoubtedly, there will be attrition.

"I love to compete. I don't like anything given to me," said Humphrey-Butler, Union's starting quarterback the past two years. "I've seen the other guys play. It'll be fun going up and competing. I'm just going to go up and do the best I can. At the end of the day, if someone else is better than me, so be it."

He reached college-level competition because of his love for football. Because he's 6-foot-3, friends encouraged him to play basketball, but it didn't interest him enough to put in the time.

He has some baseball bloodlines; his father, Michael, played at Clark College, and for a time in the minor leagues. But Humphrey-Butler gave up baseball in seventh grade because "I kind of got burned out playing it in the summer. Plus I went on a little growth spurt and got a little uncoordinated."

Not so in football. He started with flag football in second grade, tackle football in third grade, and has yet to miss a season.

"Everything I dedicated my time to went to football," he said.

Playing quarterback was an acquired taste. When offered a shot at the position in seventh grade, "I hated the thought of playing it." But then, "I figured out I could touch the ball on every play."

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Every year Freedom Quilts has a quilt raffle to help raise funding to keep the project going. So far Freedom Quilts has given over 7,100 quilts thanks to donors that help make this possible. Many of our fallen heroes' families have enjoyed the comfort the quilts have given them.

This year's winner is Donna Buckmiller from Des Moines. Donna has kindly helped Freedom Quilts continue its mission, always giving her yearly donation for this project since she read an article on the Freedom Quilters. Thanks to Donna and others like her we have continued to make quilts for families of the terrorist attacks and those lost while serving in the military.

We took a trip to Des Moines to present the 2012 winning quilt to the lovely couple. Eugene told us the story of his mother and how she would make quilts for the whole family. His mother enjoyed making quilts - the process was comforting to her and a joy to the family. Eugene truly understands the labor of love that it takes to make a quilt and the many hours that go into a creation. His mother hand stitched all of her quilts which made for a time-consuming process, but all the love put into each stitch makes it priceless and unique. Eugene brought out two of his mother's quilts to show us and they were truly beautiful and the hand work was extraordinary. They have shared their quilts that Eugene's mother made with their children but the winning quilt they plan on keeping for themselves. They will show it off to the family but with a sweet smile they said this one was theirs. Donna said she has never won anything so this was a real experience.

Congratulations to the Buckmillers. We are already working on the 2013 Freedom Quilts for next year. For those that wish to help this project like Donna has, check out our website http://www.freedomquilts.net and see if next year you can be a winner also. We will be uploading the picture onto the website so everyone can see soon.

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Jessica Harrington's dual-purpose performer showed smart form over hurdles last winter, but was well beaten in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and subsequently at Fairyhouse.

He ran with more encouragement when third behind Fame And Glory back on the level in the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan and he was the 15-8 favourite for this two-mile handicap.

Sensibly settled towards the rear by Fran Berry as outsider Cloone Rocket set a ferocious pace, Steps To Freedom made gradual headway through the field.

He quickened up to lead heading towards the furlong marker and soon put the race to bed, passing the post with four and a half lengths in hand over Night Glimmer. Rattan and Norah Starr filled the places.

Harrington said: "I'm absolutely delighted and to do that under 10st 3lb is a good performance. I've been stymied with the wet summer, with all my horses in fact.

"He settled brilliantly. He is entered in the Challenge Stakes at Leopardstown next Thursday and also in the Ebor at York and the Irish St Leger so he has plenty of options.

"We'll wait and see where the ground is good. He's a very good Flat stayer and in the autumn will go back over hurdles and hopefully we'll have a fine spring next year."

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MORGANTON --

On Monday night at the Greensboro Coliseum, recent Freedom High graduate Rob Noyes will become the first Patriot boys player under seventh-year coach Casey Rogers to participate in the N.C. East-West All-Star Game.

The 64th annual boys contest which pits the top 10 seniors on either side of the state will begin at 8:30 p.m. after the completion of the girls game. Rogers, who played in the game in 1998 after leading the Pats to a 4A state title as point guard, has relayed to Noyes what he can expect.

I told him its guard-oriented, Rogers said. Theyre not going to draw up many plays for you like I did, so hit the glass like a wild man.

The focal point defensively for anyone playing Freedom the last two seasons, Noyes said he welcomes the lack of attention.

I know its going to be fast-paced, said Noyes, who signed in April to play college ball at Lenoir-Rhyne. A lot of shooting, a lot of running. I like to run. I think theres defense but a lot more offense.

Noyes led Freedom in both those facets of the game during his junior and senior seasons as the team compiled a 47-10 record, claiming the South Mountain 2A/3A Conference (SMAC) regular-season and tournament titles as well as a 3A West Regionals bid this past winter.

The 6-foot-6 center averaged 17.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.1 blocks in 2011-12 en route to numerous accolades. Noyes was named SMAC player of the year, first team All-Region 10, All-State 3A by NCPreps.com, All-3A West Regional, All-Burke County Christmas Invitational and first team All-County by The News Herald.

Rogers said its no surprise what Noyes accomplished.

Right away in the workouts before his junior year, I knew what he could become, Rogers said. He wont be outworked. And as good a player as he is, hes a better person. Hes one of the best teammates Ive ever seen in my time as a player or coach.

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