Gailey

When Jerry Jones chose Chan Gailey to coach the Dallas Cowboys last February, it concluded one of the most exhaustive coaching searches in recent NFL history.Gailey, offensive coordinator with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the time, came out of the shadows to win the job in the 11th hour of a 34-day process. Still, he was the choice only after former UCLA coach Terry Donahue balked at accepting one of the league's lowest salaries.Among the candidates left in Gailey's wake were former San Francisco 49ers coach George Seifert, a two-time Super Bowl winner, and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Sherm Lewis.

The Dallas Cowboys can no longer use Bozo the Coach as a scapegoat.When the Cowboys went from America's Team to America's Most Wanted the last couple of years, Barry Switzer, given the Bozo the Coach nickname by one of the New York tabloids, got much of the blame because of his laid-back style.When Chan Gailey, the former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator, was hired to replace Switzer, things were supposed to change.Although Gailey's play-calling, especially in the AFC title game last year, has been suspect at times, nobody questioned he was a straight arrow who would hold the players to a higher standard.

The Gailey brothers continue to keep championship golf a family affair at Piney Branch.Among the three of them -- Wayne, Carroll and Steve -- the Gaileys have captured 14 of the club's major championships.Records show that Wayne won the stroke play crown four times and the match play title three times, Carroll is a three-time winner at both stroke and match play, and Steve is a former match play winner.Just as it had been many times in the past, the field for the 1991 stroke play championship narrowed in the stretch run to Wayne and Carroll.

The Gailey brothers -- according to a Piney Branch joke -- may have decided to split the golf club's tournament spoils.Considering their records, the quip has some substance. Between the three of them -- Carol, Wayne and Steve -- they have captured 14 of Piney Branch's major championships, all within the last dozen years.Origin of the joke came from the manner in which Carol and Wayne won the last two match play titles.Last year, Wayne, 53, edged Carol, 50, one up in a scheduled 36-hole final that went 37 holes.

On June 4, 2008, PATRICIA L. HERRMANN (nee Keith), beloved wife of Robert Herrman, loving mother of Jane Gailey and her husband Charles, David Reed and his wife Denise and Michael Reed and his wife Sylvie, devoted grandmother of Charles, Josh and Steven Gailey, Morgan, Jessica and Geoffrey Reed and Cory, Philip and Alex Reed and dear great-grandmother of Ashlyn, Ciera, Ayden and Ellyse Gailey. Friends may call at the family owned Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M., on Saturday and Sunday.

On March 9, 2007, LEONA PARSONS (nee Guempel), loving mother of Sandra Kisner and her husband Michael, Allen Parsons and his wife Deborah, Johnny Parsons and his wife Debi, and the late Marlene King, dear sister of Mary Siebert, proud grandmother of Lari Rush, Jamie Szczeszek, Stacey Gailey, Mykal Parsons and Traci Kerr, and six great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7 P.M., on Saturday at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena.

On May 14, 2003, PEGGY L. (nee Baublitz), beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Tucker, mother of Debra McDonald. Sister of James and William Seal, Barbara Gailey and Joanne Bounds. Grandmother of the late Thomas McDonald. Services at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, Sunday at 10 A.M. Interment Lake View Memorial Park. Friends may call Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM.

Carol Gailey won the championship flight of the two-day Stroke Play Championship over the July 11-12 weekend at Piney Branch Golf Course. Gailey outdid the nearest competition by three strokes with a score of 147. Bob Rosenberger followed Gailey with a score of 150, and Charlie Palmer took third place by shooting 152. Mike Mesch won the first flight with a score of 154; Tony Snecha won the second flight by shooting 164. The third flight went...

On November 8, 2005, NANCY SCHWOERER (nee Powell); beloved wife of Timothy Schwoerer; devoted mother of Christina Gailey and Howard Powell; beloved daughter of Sophie Soustek. Sister of Mamie and Delores Jean and the late Lee A. Powell. She is survived by two grandchildren. Friends may call on Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at Stallings Funeral Home, 3111 Mountain Road, Pasadena, followed by funeral service at 8 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Charles Palmer is a convincing golf champion.Directly after winning the annual all-Carroll County title, Palmer added a triumph in the Piney Branch match-play championship.It was a closely contested 2-up decision over Wayne Gailey in the 36-hole Piney Branch final that enabled Palmer to clinch two golfing crowns in consecutive weeks. The win was the first match-play title for Palmer at Piney Branch. Gailey has been a multiple winner at the club.The match was tied after 18 holes, and the outcome was not decided until the last hole.