News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

Fencing helping to stop copper thefts Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:30:00 CST
Rampant copper thefts, many of which target air-conditioning units, are creating a cottage industry for welders and fence-builders.

Shooting victim, 10, laid to rest Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:32:00 CST
WETUMPKA -- A hushed crowd of mourners listened to comforting words from the Rev. John W. Smoke, who spoke at the funeral of Taberah Davis, a 10-year-old girl who was accidentally shot at her grandmother's house when her 10-year-old cousin dropped a shotgun July 3.

Court's DUI ruling limited by new law Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:27:00 CST
The state Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday that could benefit some repeat offenders of Alabama's laws against drunken driving.

Wing Day at Maxwell Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:10:00 CST
The 42nd Air Base Wing held its annual Wing Day at Maxwell Air Force Base on Friday. The event incorporated fun for airmen and their families -- including an opportunity to navigate a tricycle course -- with safety training. The day culminated in a tug-of-war among units on base. The day was also a chance for airmen to relax and take a break from preparing for their wing inspection later this year. -- Jenn Rowell

Nursing home thief gets 3 years Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:06:00 CST
A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing $97,036 over a two-year period from the South Haven Manor Nursing Home where she worked as an accounts payable clerk.

Interim EMA director gets new title By Jill Nolin Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:08:00 CST
A nationwide search to find a new director for the Montgomery City-County Emergency Management Agency ended at home.

Groups to showcase ATV dangers Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:33:00 CST
A coalition of state health organizations has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of children riding or driving all-terrain vehicles.

Final day of cheerleading camp Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:24:00 CST
Shundayja Flowers, 7, performs with her age group Friday during the final day of the St. Jude Educational Institute cheerleading camp

Added rainfall brings 2-day total to 4 inches Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:09:00 CST
Storms that moved through the tri-county area Friday evening brought the two-day rainfall total to about 4 inches.

Games to raise funds for coach's family Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:07:00 CST
Residents of the Pintlala community will hold a softball doubleheader and fundraiser tonight for the family of Darrell Johnson, a softball coach who passed away about three months ago after a short bout with cancer.

Former Auburn swimmer Shanteau has cancer, will still compete in Olympics Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:33:00 CST
ATLANTA -- When Eric Shanteau touched the wall second at the U.S. Olympic trials, he was overcome by the joy of reaching a lifelong goal.

Biscuits' Davis, Jaso promoted to Durham Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:32:00 CST
Biscuits pitcher Wade Davis had two surprises for his fiancée Friday night.

Alabama Gold softball team takes step up in Canada Cup Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:26:00 CST
The Alabama Gold softball team held its own in the Canada Cup International Women's Fast Pitch tournament last season.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Stabler takes leave from Tide broadcasts Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:22:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama football color analyst Ken Stabler has been granted a leave of absence for the upcoming season following his arrest on a drunken driving charge.

BISCUIT CRUMBS: Morlan excited over trip to Futures, NYC Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:26:00 CST
Biscuits pitcher Eduardo Morlan leaves this morning for New York and Sunday's All-Star Fu- tures Game.

Group wants to mark '62 Glenn orbit Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:01:00 CST
MADISON -- Retired pilot Craig Russell has picked out the rocket he wants to launch into space, and he's selected two astronauts to ride it. He's got an advisory board that includes the engineer who sent John Glenn into orbit.

VA National Cemetery dedication slated Sunday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:03:00 CST
About 3,000 people are expected to come to Montevallo on Sunday for the dedication ceremony for the Alabama Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery -- one of six cemeteries the VA is building nationally as part of its largest cemetery expansion since the Civil War.

Study says Southeast's cheap water at risk Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:04:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- A new study says global warming and population growth threaten the Southeast's already precarious water supplies by fueling more extreme weather and degrading water quality.

Study: High gas prices could dramatically reduce auto deaths among teens Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:04:00 CST
WASHINGTON -- Today's high gas prices could reduce auto deaths by nearly a third as driving decreases, with the effect particularly dramatic among price-sensitive teenage drivers, the authors of a new study said.

Blue Dog Coalition throws support to Bright Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:05:00 CST
The fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition has endorsed Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright in his bid to be the next congressman for the 2nd Congressional District.

Brides get dirty in 'Trash the Dress' movement Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:06:00 CST
DECATUR -- Wedding dresses often represent purity, love and commitment.

Cherokee farm employs satellite-guided tractor By Dennis Sherer Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:06:00 CST
FLORENCE -- A tractor that drives itself with pinpoint accuracy using satellite technology for guidance might sound like something found on farms of the future.

BRIEFS: State firefighters head to Texas Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:08:00 CST
Another group of Alabama firefighters is headed to Texas.

RANTS AND RAVES: Delegation hunts for aviation jobs Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:59:00 CST
RAVE: For a delegation of Alabamians headed this weekend to the Farnborough Air Show in Great Britain in search of aviation-related foreign investment for the state. The 85-member delegation will be led by Gov. Bob Riley and will include representatives from the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce.

Voters need to understand nation's history Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:31:00 CST
David Broder doesn't get it. In his Sunday column, Broder comments on a recent report that says America's national identity is eroding because we do not teach our new generations and new citizens about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other essentials of this country.

Alternatives not without problems Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:32:00 CST
Environmentalists and the high price of gasoline has driven us toward alternative methods for propelling our cars. Hydrogen and electric cars are being touted as the best way to save the world from fossil fuels and global warming.

New VA cemetery opens Sunday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:32:00 CST
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will continue a proud legacy as it dedicates Alabama National Cemetery during ceremonies Sunday at 2 p.m. The event signifies our nation's ongoing commitment to care for the men and women who have served with distinction in the armed forces of the United States, now and in perpetuity.

Old-fashioned fun Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:42:00 CST
It's not every day that you get to leap into the past and celebrate the glory days of family fun in the great outdoors -- dining alfresco on farm-fresh fruit and veggies, and enjoying pony rides, sack races and games like horseshoes, jacks and marbles.

A tall tale Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:43:00 CST
In the past couple of weeks, people dining at Sam's barbecue on Atlanta Highway have often glanced out the window of the eatery and looked up ... and up.

Calhoun County congressman walks a line between moderation and partisanship Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
WASHINGTON — The Mike Rogers who stood on the floor of the House of Representatives in early June was the very profile of pragmatism. In a one-minute speech on energy policy, the three-term congressman managed to talk about the advantages of drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and developing alternative sources of energy, including solar power.

Foothills due to finish lead cleanup soon Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
One facet of Anniston's environmental cleanup should be completed next week, officials said. The Foothills Community Partnership has been working throughout Anniston, Oxford and Hobson City for the past 20 months testing properties for lead pollution and cleaning up contaminated properties.

Rain cools off a hot second day of Sunny King Classic Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
For the bottom two groups at the Sunny King Charity Classic, the tournament is much more than hitting a small dimpled ball with an unwieldy metal club. When Saturday morning's golf was delayed by lightning, participants took the opportunity to mingle, drink, and enjoy themselves.

PK20 initiative seeks seamless education Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
Alabama's educational system has a lot of holes for students to fall through, according to officials with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. A new ACHE initiative would seek to plug those leaks by coordinating schools and education initiatives into a seamless support system.

Habitat for Humanity builds family a home in Anniston Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
At 6:30 Saturday morning, more than 30 people began building the home on a cinder-block foundation in the Sunny Valley subdivision of Anniston.

George Smith: Don't forget, Jesus wore sandals, too ... Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
George Smith's column for Sunday, July 13, 2008.

Piedmont gardener's patch of paradise holds 130 varieties of plants Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
PIEDMONT — A backyard garden is an exercise in dirty hands, a drained wallet, happy birds and a hopeful soul. All those benefits Paul Daniels has gained from his kingdom of mulch behind a modest brick home near Piedmont Middle School. With a rear yard of about 100 feet by 80 feet, and a little extra space at the front and side, the site holds 130 varieties of plants.

Brett Buckner: The grime and glory of gardening Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
It lay in a crumpled, twisted heap of metal and plastic with tiny divots of grass pressed into the cracks from when I bashed it repeatedly into the ground. Guess it's not summer until I've destroyed at least one sprinkler. Such is the life of the gardener.

Outdoor Science: No fancy equipment needed ... just curiosity and a few household supplies Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
If you think science happens only in a laboratory, you've got to get out more. The great outdoors is filled with opportunities to learn about the laws of physics, chemistry, aerodynamics and more. And you don't need expensive or fancy equipment to take advantage of them.

Small Talk: D.D.s welcome new pledges, wish seniors well Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
Members of the D.D. Club of Anniston/Calhoun County met in May at the home of Hannah Downing for a fun-filled evening to welcome and get to know the fifteen new pledges who have been invited to join the high school sorority and community service club.

Crazy about bugs Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
Bugs. Normally, I would rather not have insects in my house. But we love these three critter-inspired items that are both entertaining and educational — and don't require an exterminator.

Fruit passion: Sweet treasures tempt, titillate enthusiasts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
Some real nut jobs rattle around in the world of fruit. Adam Leith Gollner paints some vivid portraits of the extremes to which they will go to find, eat and perpetuate fruit worthy of the most effusive poetry. One enthusiast is a grafter.

Novel is summer highlight Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
At the beginning of Don Winslow's new novel, an undersea earthquake near the Aleutian Islands is sending 'one big honking disturbance' toward Pacific Beach. 'At its most benign, a big beautiful swell to ride; at its most malevolent, a mass-murdering tsunami.'

Jane Eyre ideal best friend Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
When I was about 10, my family and I sat down together to watch a television movie. It was Jane Eyre starring George C. Scott as the brooding Mr. Rochester. I was hooked; I loved Mr. Rochester, I loved Jane, I loved the moving score by John Williams.

'Generation Kill' doesn't rose-color Marines' lives Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
The depiction of U.S. Marines deployed to Iraq in HBO's Generation Kill, based on the nonfiction book of the same title, won't appeal to viewers who see America's armed forces through blindingly patriotic, rose-colored glasses.

Leaders Harrell, Chandler scorch front 9, slow on back 9 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
OXFORD -- Ott Chandler and Marcus Harrell came oh-so-close to doing something spectacular in the Sunny King Charity Classic on Saturday. Instead, they find themselves in an oh-so-tight race for the championship going into today's final round.

Woodstock 5K has 'good chance' to keep national championship Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
Anniston will not only have the 5K national championship in 2009, but the annual Woodstock 5K has a chance to keep its national-title designation. So say Road Runners Club of America executive director Jean Knaack and Don Kardong, who chaired the committee that awarded a national championship to the local race Wednesday.

Charles Johnson: The fishing party just gets started at night Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
As boating and fishing traffic on our lakes and rivers increases during the summer, some anglers have learned that night fishing can be very productive. Especially on Logan Martin.

League of his own: Kyle Busch wins 7th Sprint Cup race of '08 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
JOLIET, Ill. — After another victory by Kyle Busch in the LifeLock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, the question is becoming clear. Just how good can this season be for the driver of the No. 18 Toyota?

Accident at Cider Ridge sends Ellison to hospital Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
OXFORD -- Considering the way his day had gone, Jeremy McGatha was in surprisingly good spirits when he walked off the 18th green at Cider Ridge Golf Club on Saturday. A few hours earlier, he was involved in a harrowing, two-cart incident on a rain-slicked cart path.

Greener pastures? Myths about the bust that will follow the boom(ers) Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:12:20 CDT
The warnings have rumbled for decades: Just wait till the baby boomers retire. If you think there are strains on Social Security and Medicare now, brace yourselves for the implosion as the boomers start heading out to pasture. With the first of that generation now doing just that, we should be seeing the dust cloud soon, right?

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