News 2008-08-03 Andanh.com

Shoppers love tax-free weekend Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:32:00 CST
You couldn't call it a shopping spree, but parents in the tri-county area are packing local stores to take advantage of the annual sales tax holiday to save all they can before the school bells ring.

Forging ahead Civil rights group carries on without founder Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:32:00 CST
It was a morning ritual for Ken Baker to read a multitude of online newspapers and blogs. Every day, something would grab his attention -- an individual's rights denied, a group treated unjustly. Spurred by the news, he would start making calls.

State gets NCLB results Monday Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:28:00 CST
The federal No Child Left Behind law says that every child will be able to demonstrate at least two basic hallmarks of an educated society by 2014: reading and math.

Mild-mannered leader a force for success Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
Not all leaders have the most powerful personalities, not all command a room with authority and a booming voice.

Improvements planned for boulevards Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
It is time for the North and South boulevards to get their routine beauty treatment, but for highways these days, even routine beauty treatments are expensive.

Child, 10, inspires coaches, kayakers, columnist Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Three guys who are kayaking 333 miles down the Alabama River are somewhere between Cypress Creek and Steels Landing about now, and they only have about 280 more miles to go. They left at 5 a.m. Saturday and will reach their destination in Mobile in about 10 more days.

Event helps collect school supplies for area children Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:24:00 CST
MILLBROOK -- Shoppers at Millbrook's Wal-Mart Supercenter helped disadvantaged children in Elmore County on Saturday by filling a van with school supplies.

Cancer survivors share healing power of art Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Cassandra Boswell found out she had breast cancer a few months ago. Boswell is a nurse at the Montgomery Cancer Center, but after a routine mammogram, everything changed. She suddenly was a patient instead of a caregiver.

Firefighters return from California Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
A weary group of Alabama firefighters returned home Saturday after nearly three weeks of climbing steep California mountain ranges to keep forest fires from spreading.

Ministry gives out school supplies to 'bless others' Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Karen Dixon grew tired of smoking crack cocaine.

STUDENT/SCHOOL BRIEFS Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- Jordan Michelle Allen of Montgomery has been named a Clark Scholar at Samford University.

Crime briefs Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST

Alabamians in the military Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Army Pfc. Robert Swearengin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.

New Books at Area Libraries Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
The following books were added to area library shelves this week:

John Mark Stallings dies at age 46 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:34:00 CST
John Mark Stallings, son of former Alabama coach Gene Stallings, passed away on Saturday morning. He was 46.

AUBURN FOOTBALL: Tigers try to find out if they can take the heat Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:34:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tommy Tuberville was wet from sweat after watching the Tigers' first practice from the sideline Saturday morning.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Tide fans get sneak peek today Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:52:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Alabama fans will have their only opportunity to view the 2008 Crimson Tide in preseason workouts today at the team's annual "Fan Day" at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Price's pitching gives Biscuits a perfect 10 win over West Tenn Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:38:00 CST
Biscuits catcher Matt Spring evaluated David Price's Saturday start, pondered Price's 10th career victory and came away with the regular response.

Trinity receiver Van Hooser ready to ride the Green Wave Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:47:00 CST
Wilson Van Hooser laughed at the irony.

SPORTS BRIEFS: AUM wins Dixie Youth Junior Boys Series opener Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:11:00 CST
BLUFFTON, S.C. -- AUM, representing Alabama in the Junior Dixie Boys World Series for 13-year-olds, won its opening-round game Saturday against Florida, 13-3.

BOWLING REPORT Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:42:00 CST
MEN'S SERIES -- Alvin Wright Jr. 762, David Wise 740, Alan Eggers 737, Donald Chataman and Justin Quinones 718, James Palmer 706, Jason Powers 704, Stephen Age 702, Sean Cook 701, Bruce Phillips 697, A. C. Collins 692, Steve Bartoszewicz and Kevin Frasier 672, Kenny Jones 669, Greg Hollis 667, Scott Johnson 664, Derk Lyerly 658, Keith Powers 653, Kenny Christian and Wayne Moncrief 652. ' MEN'S GAMES -- Eggers 279, Lyerly 278, Theo Oliver 275, Noah Castleberry 274, Wright, 269, Chatman and Quinones 266, Phillips 258, Wise and Vince Kutchak 257, Ricky Jones and Amos Brown 256, Hollis 254, Ben Akin 250. ' WOMEN'S SERIES -- Dorothy Scott 561, Trish Chumley 545, Karen House 533, Kim Engle 532, Julie Moseley 520, Anita Linneman 511, Kim Manley 510, Deborah Fike 509, Tasha McLain 500. ' WOMEN'S GAMES -- Linneman 226, Scott 213, Claudia Montgomery 211, Chumley 209, House 206, Moseley 201, Manley 200. ' SENIOR MEN'S SERIES -- Ron Skoneki 652, Don Coleman 630, Jerry Dean 627, Jesse Willis Jr. 618, Tony Stojak 616, Jimmy Williams 569, Johnny Harvey 541, Bobby Freeman 533, Billy Lane 524, Bill Coley 502. ' SENIOR MEN'S GAMES -- Skoneki 246, Williams 222, Coleman 220, Willis Jr. 214, Dean 213, Stojak 212, Freeman 211, Alvin Wright Sr. 203. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S SERIES -- Kay Barbarow 550, Ruby Atwell 461 Louise Widener 451. ' SENIOR WOMEN'S GAMES -- Barbarow 239. YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP LEAGUE BOWLERS BOYS' SERIES -- Tony Deavers 631, Aaron Driskell 598, David Ballentine 577, Daniel Johnson 568, John Robert Eason 543, Parker Drummond 519. ' BOYS' GAMES -- Deavers 244, Johnson 228, Ballentine 223, Driskell 217, Kyle Echols 203, Chase McLain 200. ' GIRLS' SERIES -- Sarah Letts 529, Olivia Derico 488, Alex Rikerd 390, Brandy McLain 370, Chelsea Tussey 360, Kerry Walp 339. ' GIRLS' GAMES -- Letts 196, Derico 193, Rikerd 155. GENERATION GAP BOWLERS BOYS' SERIES -- Jeffrey Fiquett 541, David Ballentine 445, Will Clark 411, Joshua Cupido 266, Cole Tindal 255. ' BOYS' GAMES -- Fiquett 202, Ballentine 179, Clark 143. ' GIRLS' SERIES -- Felicia Beard 342. ' GIRLS' GAMES -- Beard 130.

RECREATION CALENDAR Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
The Wildcards, one of the most successful U.S.T.A. tennis league teams in Montgomery history, will be recognized at a special gathering at 5 p.m. Monday at the Lagoon Park Tennis Center. There will be plaque placed on display to commemorate a team that was the 2006 city, state and southern champions. The Wildcards also were participants in the national tournament in Hawaii, where they posted a 23-1 record.

PILEDRIVER: Tickets for WWE show at Garrett go on sale Friday Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:03:00 CST
The first World Wrestling Entertainment event in Montgomery in four years will take place in nearly a month at Garrett Coliseum.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Auburn's Davis takes in Fan Day Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:27:00 CST
AUBURN -- Tristan Davis soaked in the atmosphere at Auburn's annual Fan Day event Saturday afternoon.

Katrina survivor thrives in new life in Alabama Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:24:00 CST
ANNISTON -- Hurricane Katrina destroyed thousands of lives. Houses were destroyed and many native New Orleans residents were forced to start a new life outside the heart of Louisiana.

Bright's signs irk Love campaign Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:23:00 CST
Some people on both sides of the aisle might argue whether there is such a creature as a Bright Republican.

Musician lawmaker pens his first 'hit' in bill Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:21:00 CST
Disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs would reach veterans sooner, and with special swiftness for severely wounded veterans and their families, under legislation to upgrade the VA disability rating process unanimously passed Wednesday by the House.

Foreclosures slowing in state Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:12:00 CST
The increase in foreclosures in Alabama slowed during the first half of the year, but attorneys on both sides said this doesn't mean the mortgage crisis is ending.

Hyundai shift paints picture of industry Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:12:00 CST
Hyundai's recent decision to shift production away from the Santa Fe toward the Sonata was both expected and part of a larger trend within the industry.

Keep pre-kindergarten as priority Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:04:00 CST
Alabama's pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds is in the odd position of being both widely recognized as one of the best in the nation in terms of quality of its programs, but the worst in the nation in terms of how many children it is reaching. But that's changing.

Charities' pads, labels wasteful Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:25:00 CST
Is it just me or does this bug everybody? And what can be done about it?

Gulf State Park plan goes too far Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:25:00 CST
Gov. Riley, it is unconscionable that you would appeal a ruling by Judge Gene Reese that the state's plan for Auburn University to lease the hotel site at Gulf State Park and then sublease to the private company, West Paces Hotel Group, is illegal.

Petroleum can't be replaced quickly Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:25:00 CST
It has taken more than 100 years for the world's dependency on petroleum to develop to its present form. While the pursuit of new sources of energy is essential, and by all means should be emphasized, no form of energy can replace our need for petroleum over the next few decades.

Judge Gamble left admirable legacy Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:10:00 CST
Judge Arthur E. Gamble's recent death, caused by the insidious Parkinson's disease, diminished the city of Greenville and the nation as a whole.

Leaving dogs inexcusable act Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:10:00 CST
This letter is directed to that heartless person who dropped off two small dogs in that nowhere between Old Pike Road and Vaughn Road. Can you imagine how confused they were as you drove off and left them?

Customer service lacking at airport Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:10:00 CST
Who's running the Montgomery airport? If there is a manager at Montgomery Regional, he/she is obviously overpaid.

Keep nutrition in mind when packing school lunches Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:06:00 CST
As they prepare their youngsters for the first bell of a new school year, parents face a big challenge, one that is far greater than finding the right pencils, book covers and binders.

Curious kids invited to Gulf Coast Exploreum Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:07:00 CST
With the growing awareness for promoting an eco-friendly environment, why not take a few "green cues" from frogs?

Southern HospitalityCelebration marks fraternity's 70 years in city Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:06:00 CST
In the South, the big Sunday dinner has been a longtime tradition to cherish the gathering of families and to mark the beginning of a new week.

Arts briefs Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:20:00 CST
Come see "Hairspray": Montgomery AIDS Outreach is looking for beautiful beehives, puffy poodle skirts and other 1950s fashions at its upcoming special screening of "Hairspray."

Book briefs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:00:00 CST
On the shelf: Compelled by Tecumseh's fiery oratory, in 1811 Red Stick Creeks embarked on a path resulting in a cataclysmic war that would rechart the course of Southern history. Beginning as a civil war, the bitterly contested Creek War ultimately became entwined with the larger War of 1812 in the Gulf South between American and British forces.

Common threads: Vacated mills dot landscape of Alabama towns Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
There was a time when hundreds worked at the mill and the company had a hand in virtually every aspect of life. Blue Mountain was a company town, with a company store, church and school. Blue Mountain incorporated in 1907, and for decades the mill anchored life in the community.

Storm leaves downed trees, power outages Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
The powerful storm that moved through Calhoun and Talladega counties Saturday evening produced wind gusts that laid some trees to waste and caused scattered power outages, according to the National Weather Service.

Last nerve agent munitions being incinerated Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
The Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility began incinerating the last of its nerve agent munitions Saturday, spokesman Mike Abrams said. Workers began processing the first of several thousand M23 VX nerve agent-filled land mines.

George Smith: 'Aunt Tobe' -- Goodness 'n toughness ... Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
George Smith's column for Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.

Bob Davis: Fort memories as simple as catfish and as meaningful as race relations Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
Over more than seven decades, until its closing in 1999, Fort McClellan left its mark on thousands of men and women who carry khaki-colored recollections. In its heyday, the U.S. Army post was home to 10,000 soldiers, with hundreds moving in and out in a seemingly endless parade. That's a lot of memories. Here are three.

Baltzell's finale Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
Col. George F. Baltzell -- of Baltzell Gate fame -- was a decorated officer of the Army who helped to develop the military school system.

A freshman's guide to surviving the first semester of dorm life Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
The concept of community bathrooms is but one of myriad challenges facing incoming freshmen as they prepare for dorm life. But before cramming for finals, freshmen must first cram all their worldly on-campus possessions into the academic equivalent of a prison cell.

Laura Tutor: Hear the song, see the movie Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
Twenty-three years, and the song still grabs you by the hand. Now it emanates from a television -- not a movie screen -- hawking back-to-school fashions for the 'tween and teen set. 'Don't you.... forget about me.'

Brett Buckner: Gardening is a sign of maturity? Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:32:00 CDT
I had just finished rearranging a bookshelf in my office when a chirping phone ripped me from my revelry. With My Lovely Wife away at play practice (she'll be Maria in The Sound of Music ... reserve your seats today), The Diva off on some beach in New Jersey and Jellybean snoring peacefully in her cradle, I had the whole house to myself.

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