News 2008-05-25 Andanh.com

Fans embrace the heat for Jubilee Sun, 25 May 2008 03:14:00 CST
The 90-degree heat wilted some Jubilee CityFest revelers. But a new building downtown helped others keep cool.

Officer trainees adjust to mental, physical trials Sun, 25 May 2008 01:37:00 CST
4:55 a.m. -- wake up.

Voter system vulnerable, official says Sun, 25 May 2008 00:53:00 CST
The back-up system for the state's new multimillion-dollar voter registration system didn't kick in last week when it had to be shut down during a power failure in the State House.

Site memorializes Freedom Riders Sun, 25 May 2008 00:52:00 CST
The building was too important to be bulldozed and too vital to a movement that changed America to be relegated to the scrap heap of history.

Officer trainee learns confidence, team building Sun, 25 May 2008 00:54:00 CST
Kelsi Seckinger of Weaver laughs thinking about how scared she was the first few weeks of Officer Training School. She worried about everything.

Privatizing ambulance service could cut costs Sun, 25 May 2008 00:41:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Prattville officials are looking to privatize a large chunk of its ambulance service, in an effort to cut costs and improve service.

Marine Police out in force for holiday Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Jacob Allen noticed more Marine Police boats patrolling Lake Martin on Saturday, as the state agency geared up for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year.

Insured drivers' nightmare continues Sun, 25 May 2008 00:42:00 CST
Last week I told you the tragic story of my costly accident with an uninsured motorist. Several people called and wrote to share similar experiences. This came as no surprise.

Yard sale nets $1,200 for Hospice of Montgomery Sun, 25 May 2008 00:43:00 CST
Hospice of Montgomery employees and volunteers raised about $1,200 Saturday at a yard sale to help fund their program to help the terminally ill spend the final hours of their lives with loved ones.

Crime briefs Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Montgomery police are investigating a break-in on Westgate Street.

Volunteer opportunities Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
For information on these and other volunteer opportunities, contact The Volunteer and Information Center at 264-4636 extension 1, or go to www.volunteer-info.org.

Memorial Day events Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, The American Village in Montevallo

Book looks at the many forms of love, duty Sun, 25 May 2008 00:44:00 CST
Set on the Malaysian island of Penang in 1939, "The Gift of Rain" offers a look at the life of 16-year-old Philip Hutton -- half British, half Chinese -- who feels like an outsider in his family. Lonely and alienated, he strikes up an unexpected friendship that will set the course of his life.

Alabamians in the Military Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Taylor D. Bohannan has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year.

New books at area libraries Sun, 25 May 2008 00:51:00 CST
The following books were added to area library shelves this week:

SEC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: LSU takes out Tide, wins 19th straight Sun, 25 May 2008 00:54:00 CST
HOOVER -- Alabama's pitchers aren't exactly known for their firefighting ability.

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Tide women earn fifth World Series appearance Sun, 25 May 2008 00:46:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Charlotte Morgan pitched a three-hitter and hit a grand slam to send third-ranked Alabama to the Women's College World Series with a 7-1 win over Missouri on Saturday afternoon at the Alabama Softball Complex.

COMMENTARY: How do the SEC football coaches stack up? Sun, 25 May 2008 00:55:00 CST
This time of year, you see a bunch of these columns ranking the various aspects of college football. Coaches, players, teams -- every part gets a grade.

BISCUITS BASEBALL: Martinez lifts Montgomery in twinbill Sun, 25 May 2008 00:46:00 CST
MOBILE -- Gabriel Martinez provided game-winning RBIs in both games as Montgomery swept Saturday's doubleheader from Mobile 3-2 and 9-3 at Hank Aaron Stadium.

PILEDRIVER: WWE returns to Garrett Coliseum for first time in 4 years Sun, 25 May 2008 00:57:00 CST
Four years ago, World Wrestling Entertainment electrified thousands of fans at Garrett Coliseum with some of pro wrestling's top superstars such as Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista Booker T and Matt Hardy.

JUBILEE 8K RESULTS Sun, 25 May 2008 00:39:00 CST
Results from Saturday's Jubilee CityFest 8K run, with participant, hometown where given and time. Campbell, Wallace, Montgomery··26:11.00 Bradley, Owen, Birmingham·····28:42.00 Hough, Christopher, Panama City, FL·29:04.00 Mann, Jimmy, Pelham·········31:26.00 Schmalz, Mary Jo············31:44.00 Black, Barrett···············32:21.00 Bonds, Paul, Prattville·········32:21.00 Strand, Lori················32:34.00 Jordan, Rebecca, Brewton······32:47.00 Miles, Greg················32:50.00 Phillips, Kenneth·············32:55.00 Sellers, Hardy···············33:22.00 Liszt, Jeffrey, Montgomery······33:45.00 Bess, Adam················34:08.00 Pittman, Les, Montgomery······34:18.00 Goodman, John, Spring Hill, TN···34:35.00 Garcia, Frank, Montgomery·····34:38.00 Zehnder, Justin··············34:41.00 Cunningham, Frank, Prattville····34:41.00 Crosby, Donald, Montgomery····34:43.00 Holland, Edward, Maxwell Afb···34:52.00 Clement, Craig, Prattville·······34:55.00 Bowen, Keith···············35:13.00 Rhodes, Christopher, Montgomery···35:24.00 Stewart, Chet···············35:28.00 Harrison, Gary, Montgomery·····35:31.00 Trouse, Fred················35:34.00 Goodman, Chris·············35:34.00 Mathis, Jeffrey, Fitzpatrick······35:36.00 Pumphrey, Mark·············35:50.00 Hooper, Conwell, Montgomery···36:02.00 Counsell, James, Prattville······36:37.00 Windham, Steve·············36:40.00 Pittman, Gregory, Montgomery···36:48.00 Shelley, David, Montgomery·····36:53.00 Holmes, Tim, Montgomery······37:07.00 Burke, Jamie···············37:19.00 Beasley, Jere, Montgomery······37:23.00 Young, Dan················37:24.00 Cortez, David, Arlington, Texas···37:42.00 Franks, Earl, Troy············37:50.00 Hill, Mike, Prattville···········37:50.00 Best, Mathew, Montgomery·····37:57.00 Coleman, Chris··············38:05.00 Killian, James···············38:05.00 Blanchard, Ben··············38:07.00 Hufhan, Coleman············38:19.00 Phengphanh, Thavone, Wetumpka··38:22.00 Hickman, William, Wetumpka····38:23.00 Porter, John, Montgomery······38:27.00 Hales, Susan, Birmingham·······38:32.00 Conroy, John, Northport·······38:40.00 Cobb, Cindy, Prattville·········38:46.00 Lasseter, Eric···············38:49.00 King, Sherri, Montgomery······38:50.00 Lally, Jimmy················38:55.00 Millington, Quinn, Montgomery··38:57.00 Lee, Sang, Beaver Creek, OH·····39:09.00 Hall, Ethan, Maxwell Afb·······39:15.00 Phothisane, Det, Montgomery····39:31.00 Nickerson, Duane, Montgomery··39:32.00 Porter, Chilton··············39:36.00 Fuller, Kimberly, Atlanta, GA····39:39.00 Kerbey, Mark, Montgomery·····39:50.00 Holtam, Lynn, Montgomery·····39:57.00 Vinzant, Jeffery, Montgomery····40:02.00 Dooley, James, Deatsville·······40:03.00 Mitchell, Douglas, Prattville·····40:11.00 Stillings, Larry, Montgomery·····40:13.00 McClellan, James, Prattville······40:20.00 Watson, Heather·············40:24.00 Troxtel, Julia, Montgomery······40:29.00 Vietor, Ross················40:30.00 McCall, Trent, Montgomery·····40:32.00 Cooner, Bob, Pike Road········40:34.00 Felute, Cheryl···············40:36.00 Humphrey, Brian·············40:42.00 Main, Katie, Montgomery······40:46.00 Clark, Carl·················40:47.00 Pugh, Katie, Lowndesboro······40:51.00 Carter, Jerry, Dadevlle·········40:53.00 Combs, Lisa, Alabaster·········40:58.00 Caseey, Donald··············41:03.00 Lovett, Derek, Montgomery·····41:14.00 Mejia, Erica, Prattville·········41:25.00 Moore, Jerry, Prattville·········41:35.00 Long, Kent, Wetumpka········41:36.00 Sneed, Louis, Montgomery······41:41.00 Estes, Robbie, Millbrook········41:51.00 Roe, Larry, Selma············41:56.00 Rissman, Russell·············41:59.00 Phillips, John···············42:03.00 Rissman, Russell·············42:06.00 Pineda, Theresa·············42:06.00 Glass, Stacey, Wetumpka·······42:08.00 Bess, David·················42:10.00 Forbus, Jean, Montgomery······42:11.00 Lovoy, Jason················42:29.00 Bradford, Rebekah···········42:30.00 Pierce, Tom················42:33.00 White, Cynthia, Montgomery····42:41.00 Perry, Brian, Montgomery······42:47.00 Baker, Michelle··············42:55.00 Viars, Carl, Montgomery·······42:56.00 Hardgrave, David, Wetumpka····42:57.00 Fekete, Robert··············42:57.00 Burroughs, Russell, Montgomery··42:59.00 Dozier, Steve, Pike Road········43:04.00 Adams, Jeff, Montgomery······43:06.00 Kelly, John, Troy·············43:09.00 Hughes, David, Montgomery·····43:10.00 Moody, Allyson··············43:11.00 Westberg, Angie, Troy·········43:24.00 Watson, Jason, Montgomery·····43:26.00 Scarbrough, Lauren, Troy·······43:27.00 Moon, David, Montgomery······43:27.00 Pritchett, Clarence Pike Road····43:29.00 Gugliotta, Paul, Montgomery····43:31.00 Amos, Chris················43:33.00 Hildebrandt, Roger, Prattville····43:49.00 Newman, Joseph, Montgomery···43:53.00 Trachy, Drew, Prattville········43:55.00 Elrod, Ben, Nashville, TN·······43:57.00 Hagler, Terry, Montgomery·····43:59.00 Madera, Rita···············44:03.00 Hudson, Marcia, Montgomery····44:08.00 Reese, Kelly················44:10.00 Putman, Susan··············44:19.00 Putman, Kile···············44:20.00 Friday, Loren, Selma··········44:22.00 Goodman, Teresa, Spring Hill, TN··44:27.00 Floyd, Ernest, Montgomery······44:28.00 Nolen, Tonya, Montgomery·····44:32.00 Hooper, Wells, Montgomery·····44:34.00 Franks, Carol, Troy···········44:35.00 Martin, Dan, Montgomery······44:36.00 Hamilton, John, Montgomery····44:37.00 Weidman, Brandie, Montgomery··44:38.00 Smith, April, Montgomery······44:42.00 Novak, Mike Prattville·········44:53.00 Keith, Knight, Prattville········44:56.00 Andreades, Jenny, Montgomery··45:02.00 Deneve, Richard, Montgomery···45:08.00 Newman, Joe, Montgomery·····45:21.00 Carter, Gerald, Dadevlle········45:34.00 Stakely, Harry, Pike Road·······45:36.00 Reufree, Bill················45:38.00 Kerbey, Helen, Montgomery·····45:55.00 Davis, Jimmy···············45:56.00 Foreman, Robert, Brantley······46:02.00 Foreman, Bobbie, Brantley······46:03.00 Long, Stephen, Montgomery·····46:10.00 Shelley, Jeff, Montgomery······46:13.00 Wilkins, Bert, Montgomery······46:18.00 Akers, Chris, St. Augustine, FLA..··46:20.00 Nolen, Brad, Montgomery······46:21.00 Stovall, Dan, Prattville·········46:37.00 Rogers, John, Auburn·········46:38.00 Elliott, Woody, Montgomery·····46:51.00 Fairer, Clarence, Shorter········47:03.00 Claycomb, Chandra, Montgomery·47:11.00 Saliba, Frank, Pike Road········47:12.00 Guy, Sam··················47:14.00 Perkins, William·············47:20.00 Hall, Jeffrey················47:22.00 Thompson, Sunday, Prattville····47:28.00 Morris, Rebecca, Prattville······47:29.00 Wybenga, Amy, Prattville·······47:32.00 Demorrow, Jolynn, Deatsville····47:50.00 Lawrence, Candace···········48:00.00 Lucas, Joy, Montgomery········48:00.00 Tyner, Irene, Montgomery······48:16.00 Robinson, Tiffany············48:16.00 Jones, Steve, Montgomery······48:25.00 Conway, Chris··············48:25.00 Macksoud, Ron, Montgomery····48:29.00 Tweedle, Nadine, Santa Clara, CA·48:32.00 Taylor, Danica··············48:34.00 Burwsioe, Robert············48:35.00 McClosley, Roberta···········48:37.00 Bowser, Erin················48:37.00 Deason, James, Montgomery····48:38.00 Owens, Johnny, Montgomery····48:40.00 Lewis, Ronald, Montgomery·····48:41.00 Harrell, Tom, Montgomery······48:48.00 Nolf, Scott, Prattville··········49:02.00 Edward, Cordova············49:04.00 Stillwell, Ben, Lapine··········49:05.00 Phothisane, Andy, Wetumpka····49:13.00 Colvin, Kamisha, Mobile········49:25.00 Estes, Missy, Shorter··········49:29.00 Heideman, Janeen, Montgomery··49:43.00 Morrison, Brian, Montgomery····49:59.00 Gaston, Rob, Prattville·········50:07.00 Cantey, Michael, Montgomery···50:09.00 Rivera, Julie, Montgomery······50:10.00 Hall, Danny, Montgomery······50:17.00 Moon, Cheri, Montgomery······50:36.00 Drosyk, John, Montgomery······50:58.00 Farquhar, Angela, Maxwell AFB···50:58.00 Drosky, Jessica, Montgomery·····51:00.00 Logan, Mary Vicki, Montgomery··51:04.00 Moore, Susan, Pike Road·······51:13.00 Bodden, Mark, Montgomery·····51:15.00 Hart, Mariah, Mobile··········51:16.00 Lusk, Robert················51:43.00 Jackowiak, Steven, Montgomery··52:14.00 Fossum, Pat, Montgomery······52:42.00 Adams, Kelly, Montgomery······52:45.00 Addison, Billy···············52:55.00 Insinga, Mallory·············53:11.00 Collier, Angela, Montgomery····53:12.00 Lally-Brereton, Tera···········53:22.00 Peak, Jane, Prattville··········53:23.00 Barnett, Michael, Prattville······53:23.00 Brereton, Ashlee·············53:26.00 Cooper, Kate···············53:32.00 Carpenter, Mark, Montgomery···53:33.00 Carpenter, Carri, Montgomery···53:41.00 Duenas, Becky, Montgomery·····54:07.00 Whittemore, Donna, Maxwell Afb·54:12.00 Elrod, Martha, Nashville, TN·····54:26.00 Gill, Shawn, Montgomery·······54:34.00 Farmer, Lisa, Pike Road········54:35.00 Woodham, Dan, Alabaster······54:53.00 Hagler, Brianna, Montgomery····55:14.00 Edward, Cordova············55:17.00 Strachan, Elise, Maxwell Afb·····55:59.00 Collins, Regina, Montgomery····56:17.00 Saliba, Heather, Pike Road······56:18.00 Hamilton, Michelle, Montgomery·56:22.00 Powell, Karen···············56:35.00 Lemke, Pallow, Montgomery····57:11.00 Eisemann, Stephanie, Prattville···57:12.00 Williams, Lloyd, Pike Road······58:48.00 Sutton, Eric, Gunter Afb········58:52.00 Champs, Vergil··············59:07.00 Powell, CJ, Huntsville········1:00:00.00 Crook, Joe, Montgomery······1:00:00.00 Surles, Teresa, Elmore········1:00:02.00 Gunnels, Johnnie, Millbrook····1:00:03.00 Bigelow, James, Montgomery···1:00:03.00 Beamon, Minnie, Montgomery··1:00:03.00 Gandy, Hall, Wetumpka·······1:00:03.00 Hall, Bruce················1:00:04.00 Bridges, Gary, Montgomery····1:00:04.00 Scott, Tasha, Montgomery·····1:00:06.00 Bridges, Claire, Montgomery···1:00:06.00 Eiseman, Brad·············1:00:07.00 Bolling, Sheila, Montgomery···1:00:07.00 Odom, Darci, Montgomery·····1:00:07.00 Hellums, Brenda, Montgomery··1:00:10.00 Corbin, Lawren, Wetumpka····1:01:10.00 Cheney, Kathy, Gunter Afb····1:01:10.00 Eisemann, Sheila, Prattville·····1:01:11.00 Morgan, Leatra············1:01:11.00 Cheney, Jeff, Gunter Afb······1:01:11.00 Eiseman, Chessea···········1:01:11.00 2K FUN RUN TOP FINISHERS û

BOWLING REPORT Sun, 25 May 2008 00:38:00 CST
BAMA LANES MONTGOMERY ' MEN'S SERIES: Michael Williams 788, Charles Gilbert 766, Paul Lee 757, Jason Powers 739, Steve Bartoszewicz 737, Stephen Age 717, Ben Akin 715, Greg Bellefleur, Pedro Burt and Ivan Taylor 708, Byron Butler and Derk Lyerly 703, Alvin Wright Jr. 702, Steve Lander 689, Terry Jackson 687, Pete Sandifer 682, Bruce Phillips 677, Dean Cornwell 673, Jimmy Tiblier 670, Henry Williams 669, Robert Webber 668, Craig Cook and Donald Chatman 664, Ivan Lawrence 662, Justin Quinones and Kenny Christian 655, Ricky Tucker and Willie Walker 654, Loyd Rorie 653. ' MEN'S GAMES: Lee 300, Steve Johnson, Age, M. Williams and Keith Powers 277, Tucker and H. Williams 269, J. Powers 268, Gilbert 267, Bellefleur 266, Phillips 264, Bartoszewicz 262, Chatman and Taylor 259, Quinones 258, John Gunnels, Lander and Lyerly 257, Tiblier and Butler 256, Burt 255, Jackson 253. ' WOMEN'S SERIES: Dorothy Scott 599, Kim Manley 583, Karen House 567, Whitney Wilkerson 558, Brenda Martin 544, Trish Chumley 543, Kim Engle 519, Jennifer Wallace 513, Rebecca Palmer 511, Courtney Castleberry 500. ' WOMEN'S GAMES: House 223, Manley 220, Wilkerson 214, Castleberry and Scott 210, Martin 207. ' SENIOR MEN'S SERIES: Howard Foster 587, Tony Stojak 558, Jerry Dean 555, Johnny Harvey 554, Clarence Woods 552, Bill Coley 539, Billy Lane 536, Jesse Willis, Jr. 526, Charles Tate and James Bloomers 503. ' SENIOR MEN'S GAMES: Ron Skoneki 232, Dean 229, Stojak 221, Coley 215, Harvey 213, Lane 206, Foster and Virgil Johnston 205. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S SERIES: Nell Whitaker 478, Jennie Fuentes 470, Rachel Wells 465. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S GAMES: Whitaker 189, Fuentes 170. YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP LEAGUE: ' BOYS' SERIES: -- David Ballentine and Aaron Driskell 577, Daniel Johnson 575, John Robert Eason 490, Chase McLain 479, Parker Drummond 478. ' BOYS' GAMES: -- Johnson 215, Ballentine 196, Driskell 193. ' GIRLS' SERIES: -- Olivia Derico 499, Sarah Letts 471, Alex Rikerd 456, Brandie McLain 434, Chelsea Tussey 365, Kerry Walp 328. ' GIRLS' GAMES: -- Derico 181, Rikerd 179, Letts 176, McLain 153. WOODMERE LANES ' MEN'S SERIES: Joe Silverman 681, James Scott 670. ' MEN'S GAMES: Silverman 269. ' SENIOR MEN'S SERIES: Lee Robinson 728, Harold Huebner Jr. 695, Leon Anderson 649, Joe Silverman 631, Charlie Douglass 603, Jerry Casper 599, Frank Humphrey 582, Kirk Golden 580, Larry Waefler 578, Jerry Evelan 577, Jimmy Williams 575, Calvin Lane and Charles Tate 570, McKinley Floyd 564, Michael Willoughby 544, Jesse Willis 542, Bob Jackson 531, Les Oetlinger 523, Henry Johnson 521, Paul Watson and Arthur Sawyer 509, John Carroll and John King 508, James Martin 507, Bill Coley 506, Billy Lane 505. ' SENIOR MEN'S GAMES: Robinson 259, Huebner Jr. 245, Douglass 241, Humphrey 232, Anderson 226, Silverman 225, Casper 224, Waefler 223, Golden 222, Willoughby 214, C. Lane and Sawyer 209, Evelan 204, Tate and Williams 203, Jackson and Carroll 201. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S SERIES: Lily Christain 532, Jennie Fuentes 529, Nancy Dasinger 528, Martha Estes 484. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S GAMES: Dasinger 213, Christain 202, Fuentes 201. WOODMERE KIDS ' BOYS' SERIES: Trip Cherry 573, Will Davis 482, Matthew Cherry 438, Matt Ward 417, David Nelson 294, Jeremy Towns 259, Daniel Gilbert 250. ' BOYS' GAMES: T. Cherry 205, Davis 267, M. Cherry 157, Ward 148, Towns 109, Nelson 102, Gilbert 96. ' GIRLS' SERIES: Danielle Percival 372, Lauren Nash 354, Emily Washington 350, Victoria Thompson 228, Jamarica Smith 189. ' GIRLS' GAMES: Nash 143, Washington 135, Percival 109, Thompson 89, Smith 71. -- Compiled by Bob Jackson

SPORTS BRIEFS: AU golfer Clanton named on All-American team Sun, 25 May 2008 00:37:00 CST
Auburn freshman golfer Cydney Clanton earned first-team All-American honors and was named National Golf Coaches Association Freshman of the Year. Clanton tied 23rd at the NCAA championship Friday in New Mexico, while the 10th-ranked Tigers tied for 12th.

Ready for take-off Sun, 25 May 2008 02:34:00 CST
Hot air balloons launch Saturday at the beginning of the 2008 Alabama Jubilee Balloon Race in Decatur. The festive colors of the balloons help to kick off the Memorial Day weekend.

Compromise before session starts may be key Sun, 25 May 2008 02:35:00 CST
I thought all the squirrels at the State House went home late Monday or early Tuesday, but obviously one stuck around long enough to get into a transformer and kill the power in the building.

Sides argue over payouts under GI Bill plan Sun, 25 May 2008 02:36:00 CST
Twenty-five Republican sen ators broke rank with President Bush to help Democrats approve overwhelmingly a new, more generous GI Bill plan negotiated by Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., for active-duty service members, reservists and veterans who have served since the attacks of 9/11.

Parents allege racist policies at school Sun, 25 May 2008 02:35:00 CST
A south Alabama town that was the inspiration for the setting in Harper Lee's book "To Kill a Mockingbird" is finding itself as the backdrop for a real-life legal case involving allegations of racism at school.

Selma residents, officials hold rally against violence Sun, 25 May 2008 02:37:00 CST
Local leaders concerned about violence in the city met near the site of one of the most violent incidents in Alabama history Saturday to call for action against those who break the law.

Successes, failures Business, labor groups tout legislative gains Sat, 24 May 2008 16:51:00 CST
Alabama business leaders watched their top legislative priority -- a bill to allow small companies and employees to deduct health-care premiums from state taxes -- stall in the Legislature this year, but they saw some successes.

REAL PEOPLE @ WORK: VIC BRADFORD Sat, 24 May 2008 16:53:00 CST
Vic Bradford, an acting store man ager for Goodwill, knows what it is like to have to get by on a little less. He was one of seven brothers growing up in St. Joseph, Mo.

Community close to interstate Sat, 24 May 2008 16:53:00 CST
Located just west of Interstate 65 North and the Alabama 14 interchange is a newer neighborhood that is one of the closest developments to the interstate in east Prattville.

Dunkin' to take on the Kreme Sat, 24 May 2008 16:53:00 CST
Dunkin' Donuts could be coming back to Alabama and Montgomery, and in a big way.

Austro-Hungarian war bond may be worth something Sat, 24 May 2008 16:54:00 CST
I found an old bond certificate while I was cleaning out my grandfather's things after his death. It is/was a war bond issued by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. While pretty cool in general, is there any way to determine the value of the thing?

Tough economy forces many to pinch pennies Sat, 24 May 2008 16:50:00 CST
OK, so the economy is tanking, unemployment is rising, and Americans love to spend.

'Gold parties' cash in on high price of metal Sat, 24 May 2008 16:55:00 CST
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Oil tops a record $120 a barrel? Bad news. Gold reaches a stunning $1,000 an ounce? Potentially very good news indeed.

Sell your home by buying a new one Sat, 24 May 2008 16:52:00 CST
Newlyweds Tracie and Jeremy Moy were outgrowing their West Bloomfield, Mich., condominium and dreaming of buying a new house last year.

PEOPLE IN BUSINESS Sat, 24 May 2008 16:53:00 CST

Consumers offer suggestions on how to save on groceries Sat, 24 May 2008 16:53:00 CST
Anybody who shops for groceries these days can see that the prices have gone up at an alarming rate on just about everything.

Bright, Love best picks for District 2 Sat, 24 May 2008 19:08:00 CST
It's not often that a congressional seat comes open without an incumbent seeking re-election. So when health problems caused U.S. Rep. Terry Everett, R-Rehobeth, to decide to retire a couple of years earlier than most political observers thought he would, it was not surprising to see the field of candidates seeking the seat quickly become crowded.

Rants and Raves Thu, 22 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
RAVE: For the ordinance approved by the City Council that expands Montgomery's prostitution statute to cover those who "support" prostitution, rather than focusing more heavily on the prostitutes themselves. Efforts also will be made to link prostitutes, many of whom are drug addicts, with treatment programs that could help them escape this sordid and dangerous business. -- RANT: For the highly publicized gambling debt owed by former basketball star Charles Barkley, who has talked for years of running for governor of Alabama. Barkley paid the $400,000 debt to a Las Vegas casino after prosecutors got involved in the matter. During his playing days, Barkley often said he was not a role model for anyone's children. He still isn't. -- RANT: For the dire diagnosis of a malignant brain tumor afflicting Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. Even though he was never popular in these parts, Kennedy over time matured into an influential and effective senator who has often worked with Republican conservatives who seemed unlikely legislative partners.

Finite oil supply inescapable reality Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00:00 CST
The May 13 letter, "Democrats due blame for gas prices," addresses symptoms (high gas prices) rather than the cause of high prices and real problem (world's running out of oil).

Couple believes faith-based treatment paves way to recovery Sun, 25 May 2008 00:48:00 CST
Kim and Randy Cox firmly believe that without faith there is no recovery from addiction.

Basing treatment on faith Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
At one time, Randy and Kim Cox had no idea they'd be dedicating their lives to a program like Rivers of Hope Ministries. They were missionaries based in Russia for 10 years before returning to the States, where they spent time both in Randy's native Texas and Kim's hometown of Prattville.

Landmark foundation hosts Spring fundraiser Sun, 25 May 2008 00:49:00 CST
Several years ago, members of the Landmarks Foundation board of directors developed an idea for a spring benefit that encouraged friends and patrons to help support the education programs of Old Alabama Town, while treating them to special evenings in some of the finest homes in Montgomery's Historic Garden District.

Art levels playing field for student Sun, 25 May 2008 00:49:00 CST
Sixteen-year-old Kevin Teague, a freshman at Elmore County High School, recently won first place for his grade level in an Elmore County art competition.

Plenty new to see, do at Fla. theme parks Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Don't let high gas prices and rising airfare put a damper on your summer travel plans. If you're heading to the theme park capital of the world, there's plenty new to see and do.

Books can inspire children to explore outdoors Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Our twice-yearly trips to the dermatologist are a small price to pay for the thousands of carefree hours we spent outdoors back in the summers of our youth, and it makes us a little sad these days that we so rarely see young folks outdoors just fooling around in the summer.

Author explores 'the new old age' Sun, 25 May 2008 00:50:00 CST
A journalist takes readers inside his mother's housing complex for the elderly and inside the complicated reality of aging in America today.

Grass vs. Grain-fed Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Grill season is upon us and as you search for a good cut of beef to throw on the pit, you may be curious about the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed meat. Grass-fed cattle spend nearly all of their lives in pastures, eating only grass. Grain-fed cattle typically spend most of their lives eating grass in pastures before moving to a feedlot where they are fed a high-energy grain diet for 4 to 6 months. Grass-fed beef is leaner and tends to have a stronger, "beefier" flavor.

Sensational Spring Salad Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Serve this sensational -- and healthy -- salad as is or try it inside half of a large scooped-out tomato or on top of fresh salad greens. Or use it as a sandwich filling inside a whole-wheat pita. And the best thing is that the prep time is only 15 minutes.

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