News 2008-06-02 Andanh.com

Building a Legacy Wilsons named Advertiser's 2008 Citizens of the Year Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:25:00 CST
Wynona Wilson and her husband, James Wilson Jr., had a partnership for nearly a half-century.

Death marks city's 10th homicide Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:27:00 CST
One Montgomery man is dead and another charged with murder after drug-fueled horseplay turned deadly, according to Montgomery Police Department officials.

Lawmakers OK education budget Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:26:00 CST
The Alabama Legislature passed the state's more than $6.3 billion education budget Saturday, the final day of a special session called because lawmakers failed to pass the budget during the regular session.

Churches tread a political high-wire Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:28:00 CST
The pastor of First Baptist Church of Montgomery is in a tough spot: Two of his members are running for the same office.

City Councilman wants to offer free rides Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:55:00 CST
Free bus rides in Montgomery still are a possibility.

Reed's fall from grace inevitable Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CST
All the elements of classic tragedy were on display when the Alabama State University board of trustees met Friday at the building formerly known as the Joe L. Reed Acadome.

Volunteers help repair west Montgomery home Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:02:00 CST
Volunteers in the Rebuilding Together program arrived at Daisy Wiley's house in west Montgomery on Saturday morning and by the time they left seven hours later, she had plenty of reasons to smile.

Memorial marks centennial Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:03:00 CST
It's been a century since some of the "boys in blue" last were remembered in a ceremony to dedicate a monument in Montgomery. Descendants of Union troops who served during the Civil War gathered at that monument Saturday to honor them again.

Free car wash a 'labor of love' for congregation Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:04:00 CST
Motorists driving by the McGehee Road Baptist Church on Saturday did a double take when they saw girls waving cardboard signs saying "Free Car Wash."

Residents ring in summer Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:06:00 CST
Homeowners in one Pike Road subdivision want to use their neighborhood association to develop a sense of community with events like Saturday's Summer Bash.

Car enthusiasts show off Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:05:00 CST
Forget high gas prices, some people just want a little muscle in their cars.

Crime briefs Sat, 31 May 2008 23:00:00 CST

New books at area libraries Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:06:00 CST
The following books were added to area library shelves this week:

Volunteer opportunities Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:06:00 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.

Self-report shows ASU doesn't make the grade Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:56:00 CST
The final self-report submitted by Alabama State University in its investigation into possible NCAA rules violations includes allegations of a pay-for-grades scandal and revelations that the school failed to investigate numerous illicit grade changes uncovered by an administrator seven years ago.

Tri-county well represented on All-State baseball team Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:30:00 CST
Baseball talent was not hard to find in the tri-county this season.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES: Alabama advances to semifinals Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:36:00 CST
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Alabama's softball team kept alive its championship hopes by winning a doubleheader at the Women's College World Series on Saturday, defeating Arizona 5-1 and UL-Lafayette 3-1 in a game that ended after midnight at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium.

NCAA BASEBALL REGIONAL: Tide falters late Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:05:00 CST
CONWAY, S.C. -- Nothing could stop the bullpen meltdown.

Biscuits unable to rally at home, fall to Mudcats Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:55:00 CST
Faced with a prime opportunity at a game-tying rally, Montgomery turned in two strikeouts and finished Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Carolina Mudcats.

COMMENTARY: Tide in '08 should win just enough to avoid Shreveport Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:44:00 CST
Who doesn't love a pre diction column?

Golf pro conducts junior clinic Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:15:00 CST
Lagoon Park golf professional John Sadie will be conducting the Montgomery Golf Academy Junior Clinic over the next two weeks at Lagoon and Gateway parks, providing an opportunity that Sadie says is almost as much about having fun as learning about golf.

RECREATION CALENDAR Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:32:00 CST
BASEBALL ' Faulkner Basic Skills/Hitting Camp: Faulkner University athletic director/baseball coach Brent Barker will host a basic skills/hitting camp June 2-6 at Faulkner's Harrison Field. The times are from 9 a.m. to noon (basic skills) and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (hitting) Monday through Friday. The camp is open for ages 5-15. The cost is $75 per session or $150 all day. Lunch will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. For more information call 386-7148. SOCCER ' Summer Indoor Turf Tikes: The YMCA is sponsoring an indoor turf tike soccer league for boys and girls ages 2-3. Registration ends on June 6. The season begins on June 17. For more information, phone 396-9754. ' Capital City Streaks Tryouts: The Capital City Streaks will hold soccer tryouts for boys and girls for their Under 10 and Under 18 teams June 2-7. The girls tryouts will run Monday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The boys tryouts will run Tuesday and Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, phone 396-9754. BASKETBALL ' Camp and MAO benefit: J. McCall Leadership Basketball and The Montgomery AIDS Outreach (MAO) are partnering to host a basketball camp for 50-to-75 youth in the tri-county area from June 3-6 at Kershaw YMCA. Registration will be held on Monday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The camp will begin on Tuesday and run through Friday of next week. The camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Camp applications can be downloaded from www.maoi.org. Former University of Alabama and current NBA Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace is scheduled to make a guest appearance. The weeklong camp concludes with a celebrity basketball game at St. Jude. The cost of the camp is $55 for early registration and $80 on the day of the camp. Lunch will be provided. Proceeds from the event will go to the Montgomery AIDS Outreach. For more information, phone 799-7802. ' St. James girls camp: St. James will have a girls basketball camp June 2-5. Students in kindergarten through third grade pay $70 and attend from 8-10 a.m. Players in fourth through 10th grade pay $85 and attend from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For information, call coach Katie Barton at 273-2997. ' AUM boys camps: AUM will have three boys basketball camps for those entering third through ninth grades. The first is June 2-5, the second June 9-12 and the third June 23-26. Each runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Pre-registration costs $115 and on-site registration is $125. For information, call the AUM men's basketball office at 244-3543. Applications and registration instructions are available at AUM's Web site. FOOTBALL ' Faulkner camp: Faulkner will host a youth football camp in early June at Goodwyn Junior High. Players entering the second-fifth grades will attend June 2-3 and those entering sixth-eighth grades attend June 4-5. Each camp runs from 8:30-11 a.m. Pre-registration costs $80 and walk-up registration is $100. For more information, contact assistant coach Gregg Baker at 386-7189 or e-mail gbaker@faulkner.edu. ' Huntingdon camp: Huntingdon will host a youth football camp June 2-5. The non-contact camp costs $100, is available for children ages 6-12 and runs from 8 a.m.-noon each day. For information, visit Huntingdon's Web site or call 833-4579. SOFTBALL ' AUM camp: AUM will host a softball camp from June 2-5 at the Montgomery Gray Park. The cost is $100 and the camp runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. For information, call the AUM softball office at 244-3538. Applications and registration instructions are available at AUM's Web site.

BOWLING REPORT Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:32:00 CST
BAMA LANES MONTGOMERY ' MEN'S SERIES: Donald Chatman 789, Pedro Burt 761, A. C. Collins 737, Steve Lander 717, Perry Augustine 716, Keith Lamberth and Alan Eggers 713, Alvin Wright Jr. 711, Willie Walker 697, Ivan Taylor and Amos Brown 682, Chuck Stemle 679, Randy Simonton 676, Ricky Tucker, Jason Powers, Michael Williams and Robert Webber 671, Bruce Phillips 669, Steve Bartoszewicz 665, Joseph Doss 663, Buddy Rousso 662, Terry Brantley 660, Henry Mann 658, Carey Barefoot 657. ' MEN'S GAMES: Doss 287, Chatman and Augustine 279, Burt and Powers 268, Barefoot 265, Webber 259, Taylor, Pete Sandifer and Eggers 258, Lander, Wright Jr. and Collins 257, Brantley 256, Williams 254. NOTE: Chuck Stemle had a "Clean Sweep," three complete games without an open frame. ' WOMEN'S SERIES: Hilda Quinones 613, Shelly Eggers 548, Fenny Smith 534, Karen House 528, Courtney Castleberry 522, Nazarean Loyd 520, Nancy Dasinger 519, Claudia Montgomery 512. ' WOMEN'S GAMES: Quinones 228, Eggers 203, Loyd, Castleberry and Montgomery 202, Smith and House 200. ' SENIOR MEN'S SERIES: Ron Skoneki 659, Howard Foster 608, Jerry Dean 548, Jesse Willis Jr. 544, Charles Tate 537, Paul Watson 530, Billy Lane 526, Bill Coley 519, Jimmy Williams 514, Virgil Johnston 511. ' SENIOR MEN'S GAMES: Skoneki 244, Foster 222, Tate 215, Willis, Jr. 212, Williams 211. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S SERIES: Mattie Stephenson 505. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S GAMES: Stephenson 183, Kay Barbarow 169, Nell Whitaker 162. WOODMERE LANES ' MEN'S SERIES: Paul Johnson 729, Joe Silverman 695, Martinez Tolbert 678, Tyrone Love 657. ' MEN'S GAMES: Tolbert and Johnson 278, Silverman 256. WOMEN'S SERIES: Deborah Ballen 665, Linda Donaldson 588, Sharon Watson 547, Jennie Fuentes 519. ' WOMEN'S GAMES: Ballen 246, Donaldson 226, Watson 196, Fuentes 192. ' SENIOR MEN'S SERIES: Paul Johnson 729, Joe Silverman 677, McKinley 654, Howard Foster 638, Harold Huebner Jr. 623, Johnny Harvey 611, Jerry Casper 606, Lee Robinson 599, Lorenzo Moore 595, Ernest McManaway and Michael Willoughby 590, Leon Anderson and John Poole 588, Jesse Willis 586, Kirk Golden 580, Paul Watson 572, Frank Humphrey 561, Bill Coley 557, Don Coleman 551, Ollie Holt 547, Jimmy Williams 533, Jimmy Smithee 530, Bob Jackson 528, Bill Church 525, John Carroll 507. ' SENIOR MEN'S GAMES: Johnson 267, Silverman 256, Jackson 246, Robinson 244, Moore 235, Floyd 225, Casper 223, Harvey 222, Foster 221, Huebner, Jr. and Golden 219, Coleman 218, Poole 217, Willis 214, Holt and Watson 212, McManaway 207, Humphrey 205, Williams 204, Anderson 203. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S SERIES: Mattie Stephenson 530, Jennie Fuentes 520, Lillie Arrington 517, Nancy Dasinger 489. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S GAMES: Fuentes 204, Arrington 192. WOODMERE KIDS: ' BOYS' SERIES: Trip Cherry 540, Matt Ward 511, Will Davis 476, David Nelson 386, Matthew Cherry 372, Thomas Adams 295, Jeremy Towns 255, Matthew Hubert 229, Daniel Gilbert 201, Tyrik Wood 183. ' BOYS' GAMES: T. Cherry 200, Davis 190, Ward 182, M. Cherry 153, Nelson 140, Adams 108, Towns 96, Hubert 84, Gilbert 82, Wood 63. ' GIRLS' SERIES: Danielle Percival 434, Lauren Nash 345. ' GIRLS' GAMES: Percival 165, Nash 126. BAMA LANES PRATTVILLE LAST WEEK ' MEN'S SERIES: Keith Lamberth 801, Mike Handzus 741, David Stojak 727, Ron Sargent 719, Bill Torre 707, Alvin Wright 697, Francis Ward 681, Arnie Fast 677, Gary Lott 672, Charles Gilbert 668, Mike Schaefer 667, Oliver Barrett 665, Leon Fike 664, Bobby Nebhut 657, Kenny Wilson 664, Steve Johnson 651. ' MEN'S GAMES: Lamberth 300, Johnson 287, Handzus 279, Stojak and Wright 266, Ben Sanford and Fike 265, Mark Foreman 261, Gary Chambless and Nebhut 257. ' WOMEN'S SERIES: Heather Stojak 677, Beverly Holton 636, Norma Purcell 589, Karen Tinsley 583, Melissa Lucio 581, Karen Wientjes 553, Sandra Castleberry 539, Donna Hillman 533, Monica Norton 522, Fran Chambless 516, Monica Gross 514. ' WOMEN'S GAMES: Stojak 269, Holton 244, Tinsley 212, Purcell 211, Norton 205, Lucio 201. ' SENIOR MEN'S SERIES: Leroy Cook 679, Dick Sink 581, Jack Blankenship 552, Dan McCann 539, Dwayne Selix 528, Robert Nyman 517. ' SENIOR MEN'S GAMES: Selix 227, Blankenship 224, Cook 223, McCann 211, Nyman 204, Sink 203. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S SERIES: Kathy Nyman 515, Frances Chambless 513, Margaret Battaglia 500, Carrie Kennedy 498, Barbara Holsomback 481, Shirley Davenport 474. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S GAMES: Nyman 206, Kennedy 198, Battaglia, Holsomback and Sally Kochayda 189, Davenport 179. YOUTH GENERATION GAP BOWLERS: ' BOYS' SERIES: Barry White 627, Brit Gerlach 594, Ryan Maylin 565, Kyle Pouncy 564, Blake Ferraz 545, Shane Shearer 510, A. J. Johnson 487, Josh Jinright 482, Andrew Eldridge and James Matthews 458, Michael Johnson 456. ' BOYS' GAMES: White 222, Maylin 220, Gerlach 215, Shearer 207, Pouncy 197, Jinright 194, Matthews 189. ' GIRLS' SERIES: Deanna Spears 540, Ariana Goldsby 442, Taylor Teems 435, Abby Higgins 431, Skye Shearer 425, Hannah Butler 385, Kayla Sasser 354, Brandi VanFossen 303, Tori Sasser 283, Dera Connell 211, Courtney Little 202. ' GIRLS' GAMES: Spears 211, Higgins 179, Goldsby 161, Sshearer 152, Teems 151, Butler 147. THIS WEEK ' MEN'S SERIES: Justin Parker 741, Alvin Wright 717, Justin Quinones 714, Leon Fike 713, Tim Stansel 684, Francis Ward 682, Jeffrey Rice 681, Phil Ballard and Donald Chatman 680, Gary Chambless 674, Mike Handzus and Billy Birch 673, Lestor Gross and David Stojak 669, Robert Jones 665, Bill Torre 661, Loyd Rorie 659, Charles Thompson 657, Danny Hutcheson and Bob Norton 654. ' MEN'S GAMES: Stojak 289, Wright 280, Fike 279, Chatman 267, Parker 266, Thompson 265, Ben Sanford 258, Randy Hunter and Jim Castleberry 257, Keith Lamberth 256, Torre 255, Hutcheson 254, Handzus and Gary Lott 252. ' WOMEN'S SERIES: Margaret Battaglia 583, Heather Stojak 576, Barbara Holsomback 574, Norma Purcell 567, Beverly Holton 550, Monica Gross 539, Shirley Davenport 525, Tomi Vaughn 519. WOMEN'S GAMES: Battaglia 220, Purcell and Stojak 214, Melissa Lucio 202, Holsomback 200. ' SENIOR MEN'S SERIES: Leroy Cook 602, Dick Sink 587, Dwayne Selix 572, Hoyt Painter 555, Charles Long 529, Jim Abbett 511, Jim Boan 507. ' SENIOR MEN'S GAMES: Cook 224, Abbett 222, Painter 215, Selix 214, Sink 212. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S SERIES: Margaret Battaglia 473, Jeanie Jones and Fran Chambless 463. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S GAMES: Elaine Toxey 185. YOUTH GENERATION GAP BOWLERS: ' BOYS' SERIES: Brit Gerlach 629, Andrew Eldridge 582, Blake Ferraz 561, Ryan Maylin 554, Barry White 552, Josh Jinright 543, James Matthews 542, A. J. Johnson 495, Taylor Patrick 483, Jaymes Chambless 474, Donovan Butler 464, Shane Shearer 462. ' BOYS' GAMES: Eldridge 252, Maylin 246, Gerlach 235, Matthews 232, Chambless 219, White 209, Jinright 197, Ferraz 189. ' GIRLS' SERIES: Deanna Spears 479, Skye Shearer 456, Taylor Teems 434, Abby Higgins 389, Ariana Goldsby 384, Brandi VanFossen 376, Hannah Butler 333, Dera Connell 278, Courtney Little 275, Erin Carmack 243. ' GIRLS' GAMES: Spears 176, Shearer 164, VanFossen 154, Teems 150, Goldsby 143, Higgins 139, Butler 136. -- Compiled by Bob Jackson

PILEDRIVER: Too many rematches on WWE's 'One Night Stand' Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:16:00 CST
Two weeks ago, World Wrestling Entertainment had its "Judgment Day" pay-per-view event. The company isn't wasting anytime to put on another show, as its "One Night Stand" event takes place on Sunday, where all the matches take place under "extreme rules." The card is filled with mostly rematches from the last pay-per-view event.

Infant swimming teacher aims to reduce drownings Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:09:00 CST
DECATUR -- The cries of 13-month-old Harrison Hardy echoed in the indoor swimming pool as he floated on his back at Decatur General Rehab Access on a recent afternoon.

Ex-AG group files brief for Siegelman Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:11:00 CST
A bipartisan group of 54 former state attorneys general from across the country has filed a brief with a federal appeals court asking that the conviction of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman be reversed.

Another special session looms for legislators Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:11:00 CST
House Speaker Seth Hammett crooned the opening verse of "Happy Trails" as legislators walked off the chamber floor at the end of the special session Saturday.

Bill would free some terminally ill inmates Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:12:00 CST
Sick and dying prisoners might get a chance to go home this year instead of serving out their sentences in the state's correctional facilities.

Sign company enjoys election-year boost Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:28:00 CST
There are many people and groups who get tired of elections, looking forward to the day when the constant candidate promotions will come to an end. VinylTech Signs and Decals isn't one of them.

Real people at work: Christian Owens Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:58:00 CST
After Christian Owens graduated from high school, she wanted to go to college but had no idea how she would pay for it. She had no idea that when she took a job working as a clinical aide at the Elmore County health office in Wetumpka, accepting the position would eventually help her find the solution.

Writers' visit may help boost city's image Sat, 31 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
More than two dozen regional and national automotive writers visited Montgomery recently as Hyundai's guests.

Fairfield begins new phase Sat, 31 May 2008 00:24:00 CST
The Fairfield community along Bell Road offers prospective homeowners affordable housing that is close to schools, along with the conveniences of east Montgomery.

Cast informed ballot on Tuesday Sat, 31 May 2008 18:57:00 CST
Alabama voters will go to the polls in just two days to choose their party nominees for political office. With the primary election so close at hand, it's time for us once again to urge our readers to vote. Voting is important, and not enough eligible voters exercise this precious right.

Let companies drill for U.S. oil Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
What don't we understand about oil? It makes the United States economy run. We are not allowed to drill for oil in the territorial United States because it might have an environmental impact.

Parents must learn to educate children Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The letter writer was absolutely correct; you can educate the young not to litter. Perhaps we could create a program to educate parents how to educate their children -- not just about littering, but about why knowledge is important and why using a pistol is not the best solution to a problem.

Rants and Raves Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A federal proposal designating critical habitat in the Alabama and Cahaba rivers for the exceedingly rare Alabama sturgeon warrants your close attention. It should be possible to develop a reasonable protection plan without undue economic impact.

Where to turn for gas price help? Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
It is a shame that we in the United States try our best to help other countries, no matter how much it costs, and we have to bow down to them because of oil prices.

Learn from giants of U.S. history Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Remember the last time you or one of your children cried against the study of history and spat forth that old standard: "I will never use this. Why do I have to study it?"

Disabled deeply in Kennedy's debt Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
There are no words that can express my heartfelt thanks for Sen. Edward Kennedy and his son, Patrick, for their relentless compassion to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Montgomery's polling places become studios for area artists Sat, 31 May 2008 23:48:00 CST
"The Art of Democracy... a recorded history" is reminiscent of the post-Depression era Works Progress Administration's (WPA) effort that gave artists of that period an opportunity to paint in the civil realm depicting daily life.

Southern HospitalityMontgomery Debutante Assembly continues traditions Sat, 31 May 2008 23:48:00 CST
When the invitation from the Montgomery Debutante Assembly arrives each year, there are a few things I know for sure:

Author discusses reducing the climate crisis Sat, 31 May 2008 23:46:00 CST
In the new book "The Climate Diet," Jonathan Harrington uses a subject with which most everyone is familiar -- dieting -- to address global warming and environmental issues, subjects that are to many people too vast and complex to fully grasp.

'Dr. Beach' taps Florida's Caladesi Island as No. 1 Sat, 31 May 2008 23:45:00 CST
CALADESI ISLAND, Fla. -- Kaylee Sturm sat in the low surf, the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico lapping around her.

Arts briefs Sat, 31 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Alabama Scenic Trail: The 631-mile Alabama Scenic River Trail opens officially Friday with a celebration that begins at Montgomery's Riverwalk.

Book briefs Sat, 31 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Windham's birthday bash: Beloved Alabama storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windam, who turns 90 on Monday, is celebrating this milestone with a "comb concert" beginning at 2 p.m. today in downtown Selma.

Sheriff's office class aims to teach self-defense techniques to women Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:14:33 CDT
Most women come into Deputy Tammy McCullars' classes worried. They usually enroll in McCullars' Equalizer Class at the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office because they are worried about being attacked, or worried about living alone.

Pine beetle infestations down from last year Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:14:33 CDT
After their populations soared to epidemic levels in parts of Alabama last summer, Southern pine beetle outbreaks appear to be in steep decline this spring, according to preliminary data from the Alabama Forestry Commission.

Expenses drive debate as climate change takes center stage in Senate Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:14:33 CDT
WASHINGTON — From higher electric bills to more expensive gasoline, the possible economic cost of tackling global warming is driving the debate as climate change takes center stage in Congress.

Study: Children's cancer rates highest in Northeast Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:14:33 CDT
CHICAGO — Surprising research suggests that childhood cancer is most common in the Northeast, results that even caught experts off-guard. But some specialists say it could just reflect differences in reporting.

Shuttle Discovery astronauts perform cursory wing inspection Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:14:33 CDT
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Lacking the proper laser tools, shuttle Discovery's astronauts performed a cursory wing inspection Sunday as they zoomed ever closer to the international space station.

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