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Pair of polls gives Obama edge in debate
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS telephone interviews with 524
WASHINGTON — A pair of adults who watched the debate
one-night polls gave Barack and had a margin of error of
Obama a clear edge over John plus or minus 4.5 percentage
McCain in their first presidential points. The CBS survey involved
debate. online interviews with 483
Fifty-one percent said uncommitted voters who saw
Obama, the Democrat, did a the debate and had an error
better job in Friday night’s margin of plus or minus 4
faceoff while 38 percent pre- points. It was conducted by
ferred the Republican McCain, his opponent. understands their needs than from before the debate. Knowledge Networks, which
according to a CNN-Opinion About six in 10 said each did a said so about McCain. In another Obama advantage initially selected the respon-
Research Corp. survey of adults. better job than expected. Seven Seventy-eight percent said in the CBS poll, far more said dents by telephone.
Obama was widely consid- in 10 said each seemed capable McCain is prepared to be their image of him had Both polls were conducted
ered more intelligent, likable of being president. president, about the same improved as a result of the Friday night.
and in touch with peoples’ In a CBS News poll of people proportion of uncommitted debate than said it had wors- Polls conducted on one night
problems, and by modest not committed to a candidate, voters as said so before the ened. More also said their view can be less reliable than surveys
margins was seen as the 39 percent said Obama won the debate. Sixty percent said of McCain had gotten better conducted over several nights
stronger leader and more debate, 24 percent said McCain Obama is ready — a lower score rather than worse, but by a because they only include the
sincere. Most said it was McCain and 37 percent called it a tie. than McCain, but a solid 16- modest margin. views of people available that
who spent more time attacking Twice as many said Obama percentage-point improvement The CNN poll involved particular evening.
Community Film star
banking
banks NOT Paul Newman
dies at 83
By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN
on federal bailout deal ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
WESTPORT, Conn. — Paul Newman, the
Oscar-winning superstar who personified cool as
Local lenders have the anti-hero of such films as “Hud,” “Cool Hand
Luke” and “The Color of Money”
Charlotte State Bank
escaped turmoil by NOT
— followed by a second act as an
activist, race car driver and
popcorn impresario — has died.
investing heavily in He was 83.
Newman died Friday at his
subprime mortgages farmhouse near Westport follow-
W
ing a long battle with cancer,
By BOB FLISS NEWMAN publicist Jeff Sanderson said. He
CHARLOTTE BUSINESS EDITOR was surrounded by his family and
all Street may be in an uproar but Main INSIDE close friends.
Street is still open for business – although In May, Newman dropped plans
it may be a stretch to say “business as Though best to direct a fall production of “Of
Calusa National Bank known as an
usual.” Mice and Men” at Connecticut’s
actor, Newman
Charlotte County’s community banks are was also
Westport Country Playhouse,
Although still lending money to qualified borrowers. professionally citing unspecified health issues.
Although business is slow right now, they involved in The following month, a friend
Charlotte can at least take comfort in the fact that the motorsports. disclosed that he was being treated
State’s loan nation’s small banks didn’t play a conspicu- for cancer and Martha Stewart,
ous role in the “no-questions-asked” mort- • See SPORTS also a friend, posted photos on her
activity has gage lending that has ballooned into the Web site of Newman looking gaunt
slowed, prospect of a $700 billion – or more – gov- at a charity luncheon.
ernment bailout. But true to his fiercely private nature, Newman
the bank While Congress attempts to fend off the remained cagey about his condition, reacting to
remains financial emergency, Main Street bankers Florida Community Bank reports that he had lung cancer with a statement
saying only that he was “doing nicely.”
profitable. are just trying to carry on as best they can.
As an actor, Newman got his start in theater
Whatever economic terrors the future
And like holds, the fact remains that the American and on television during the 1950s, and went on
many economy has shown astonishing resilience
NEWMAN | P6
businesses, until this year. The savings
and loan crisis of nearly 20
it’s using years ago is now a distant INSIDE
the slack
time to get
memory – although one
worth reviving, since the
Congressional
leaders said
Plastic Greens
planted in
bailout plan is likely to Saturday they
ready for include a new, bigger ver- hoped to reach
Marine Bank
sion of the Resolution an agreement
the next
Florida races
Trust Co., the financial on a multibil-
upswing. institution created to liq- lion-dollar
bailout plan for
uidate the assets of failed the financial
thrifts. Resolution Trust sector before By STEVE REILLY
actually did its job, and the markets STAFF WRITER
the crisis was contained. open Monday. Repeated efforts by the Sun over several days
“We get a little blinded to reach Aniana H. Robas — listed as a Green
here in Florida because we • See page 2
Party candidate in
are in one of the hardest- the Florida State
hit states in the nation,” Senate District 27 —
said Craig DeYoung, president of Charlotte National Bank of SW Florida failed.
State Bank. “And it’s hard to see the light at the That shouldn’t be
SUN PHOTOS BY BOB FLISS
end of the tunnel when we’re that deep in it. surprising.
But there are areas of the nation that are still Representatives of the Green Party of Florida
performing.” haven’t been able to reach Robas — nor four
Although Charlotte State’s loan activity has other candidates who have declared themselves
slowed, the bank remains profitable. And like as Green Party candidates in Florida state races.
many businesses, it’s using the slack time to Robas and the others may declare themselves as
get ready for the next upswing. Charlotte Green Party candidates but they’ve had no
State recently opened its sixth retail banking involvement with the Green Party itself.
“It’s an obvious scam,” said District 27 State
Sen. Dave Aronberg, a Democrat who is seeking
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White House, Congress push for bailout deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — directly involved in the ers again, they said.
Nervously eyeing the talks. Many House Republi-
markets’ next trading “The goal is to come up cans object to several
session, congressional with a final agreement by parts of the administra-
Democrats and Republi- tomorrow,” said Senate tion’s approach. Negotia-
can senators pushed for Majority Leader Harry tors sought to accommo-
an agreement Saturday Reid, D-Nev. “We may not date enough of their
on a multibillion-dollar be able to do that, but demands to entice a
bailout for the financial we’re trying very hard.” reasonable number them
sector. He said he hoped for an to back the eventual plan,
House Republicans announcement by 6 p.m. which is nearly certain to
said they would not be EDT Sunday, just hours be unpopular with many
stampeded into accept- before the Asian markets voters.
ing an unwise rescue. But reopen for the week. Democrats and admin-
in a sign of possible “Everybody is waiting for istration officials said
progress, the House Rules this thing to tip a little bit they were willing to
Committee began draft- too far,” he said, so “we include House Republi-
ing guidelines for a may not have another cans’ idea of having the
debate and vote that day.” government insure
could take place as early House Speaker Nancy distressed mortgage-
as Sunday, which would Pelosi, D-Calif., said an backed securities — but
send the bill to the announcement might only as an option, not a
Senate for final passage come as early as Saturday replacement for the
on Monday. night. But House Repub- AP PHOTO broader idea of buying
President Bush, seeking lican leaders, who have Protestors against the Wall Street Bail Out, rally at an event sponsored by Bail Out People, those toxic securities.
swift action, sent Trea- resisted some elements Before Bankers, in New York's Times Square, Saturday. “There may be a way in
sury Secretary Henry of the Bush administra- which that could be
Paulson back to the tion’s proposal, seemed just staff members. “We billion in tax dollars may to derail the economy accommodated as part of
Capitol, where lawmakers less certain. should not be bailing out be needed to cover Wall and plunge the country the toolbox” available to
were working through the “There are a lot of Wall Street on the backs Street firms’ mistakes. into a long depression. the Treasury Department,
weekend. issues still on the table,” of American taxpayers,” The president spoke Some lawmakers likened said Sen. John Thune, R-
Presidential politics House Minority Leader he said. with Paulson, McCain the situation to a major S.D. “As a practical
again played a role in the John Boehner, R-Ohio, Earlier, Bush expressed and other Republican car wreck that has matter, that can’t be the
bargaining. Republican told reporters at confidence that lawmak- lawmakers during the backed up traffic — engine that drives this
John McCain and Demo- midafternoon, just as ers soon would approve a day, said White House credit, in this case — for bill,” he said.
crat Barack Obama called lawmakers entered the rescue plan. He acknowl- spokesman Tony Fratto. miles. The rescue is It was unclear whether
key negotiators and first negotiating session edged that many Ameri- The bailout is intended meant to remove the House Republicans
portrayed themselves as that involved senators cans are frustrated and to rescue bankers from wreckage so credit can would accept those
helping without getting and House members, not angry that up to $700 bad loans that threaten start moving to borrow- terms.
Senate sends big spending bill to Bush to sign
WASHINGTON (AP) — on foreign sources of of low-income heating Mexico off limits. But it drilling ban. Taxpayers for Common
Automakers gained $25 energy” by lifting the subsidies, and smaller could set the stage for the Democrats also wanted Sense, a watchdog group,
billion in taxpayer- offshore drilling ban and spending items such as government to offer to avoid an election-year discovered 2,322 pet
subsidized loans and oil opening up huge reserves $24 million more for food leases in some Atlantic clash with Bush that projects totaling $6.6
companies won elimina- of oil shale in the West. shipments to the elderly. federal waters as early as would have played in his billion. That included
tion of a long-standing The Pentagon is in line The loan package for 2011. favor. They are willing to 2,025 in the defense
ban on drilling off the for a record budget. In automakers would reward Also in the bill is money take their chances that portion alone that cost a
Atlantic and Pacific coasts addition to $70 billion them with $25 billion in to avert a shortfall in Pell Democrat Barack Obama total of $4.9 billion.
as the Senate passed a approved this summer for below-market loans, college aid grants and will be elected president Critics of such “earmarks”
sprawling spending bill operations in Iraq and costing taxpayers $7.5 solve problems in the in November and permit promise to scrutinize
Saturday. Afghanistan, the Defense billion to subsidize the Women, Infants and increases for scores of them in coming weeks
The 78-12 vote sent the Department would retooling of plants and Children program deliver- programs squeezed by and months for links to
$634 billion measure to receive $488 billion, a 6 development of technolo- ing healthy foods to the Bush each year. lobbyists and campaign
President Bush, who was percent increase. The gies to help U.S. carmak- poor. Bush had threatened to contributions.
expected to sign it even spending bill also offers ers to build cleaner, more In addition to the veto bills that did not cut
though it spends more
money and contains
aid to victims of flooding
in the Midwest and recent
fuel efficient cars. Com-
panies would not have to
Pentagon’s budget, there
is $40 billion for the
the number and cost of
pet projects in half or
HEALTH
Hevery Sunday in
more pet projects than he hurricanes across the begin repaying the loans Homeland Security cause agency operating
would have liked.
The measure is needed
to keep the government
Gulf Coast.
Such a huge bill usually
would dominate the end-
for five years, drawing
objections from Sen. Jon
Kyl, R-Ariz., who predict-
Department and $73
billion for veterans’
programs and military
budgets to exceed his
request. Democrats
ignored the edict as they
APPENINGS
operating beyond the of-session agenda on ed they would return for base construction pro- drafted the plan and the
current budget year, Capitol Hill. But it went more help when the jects. Combined with the White House has appar-
which ends Tuesday. As a below the radar screen money is due. Defense Department’s ently backed down.
Feeling Fit
result, the legislation is because attention Republicans made spending, that amounts
one of the few bills this focused on the congres- ending the coastal drilling to about 60 percent of the
election year that simply
must pass. Bush’s signa-
sional bailout of Wall
Street.
ban a central campaign
issue this summer as $4-
budget work Congress
must pass each year. A d ve r t i s i n g A c c o u n t
ture would mean Con-
gress could avoid a lame-
The measure settles
dozens of battles that
plus per gallon gasoline
stoked voter anger and
Democrats came under
criticism from the GOP E x e c u t i v e Po s i t i o n
duck session after the have brewed for months turned public opinion in for short-circuiting the
Nov. 4 election. between the Democrats favor of more exploration. normal process for a Th e C h a r l o t t e S u n i s l o o k i n g f o r s a l e s
White House who run Congress and The action does not spending bill after it professionals looking for an exciting career
spokesman Tony Fratto the White House and its mean drilling is imminent became clear that Repub-
said the bill “stands as a GOP allies. and still leaves the oil- licans would force w i t h a dva n c e m e n t o p p o r t u n i t i e s .
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New laws create ‘In God We Trust’ license tags
Other laws cover dating violence, child pornography, motorcycle riding issues
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A pair of The specialty tag bill was passed after for each of them is essentially a charita- inspired by the murder of two University
new license plates featuring the state lawmakers removed a provision that ble donation that funds a designated of Central Florida students, one of whom
motto, “In God We Trust,” will be created would have created another plate program. had reported threats from an ex-
by two of several new laws going into featuring images of a Christian cross and Proceeds from the specialty state boyfriend. Authorities said before the
effect Wednesday. stained glass church window and the motto tag will go to scholarships for the killings they had no crime to charge him
One of the tags will prominently words “I believe.” children of Florida residents serving in with.
feature the motto in a new specialty It was removed after opponents argued the military and children of civilian • Allow civil lawsuits on behalf of child
design, while the other adds the language such a tag would have resulted in a court public safety employees who have died pornography victims against people who
to the current tag design, replacing challenge. in the line of duty. distribute or download the material.
county names or the state nickname At least six other states offer “In God Rep. Pat Patterson, who sponsored the Victims could win damages of up to
“Sunshine State.” Motorists, though, can We Trust” plates. The American Civil standard “In God We Trust” tag, said he $150,000 per image.
still choose the two existing versions. Liberties Union challenged Indiana’s doesn’t think it will compete with the • Increase fines for motorcyclists who
Standard plates with “In God We Trust plates, but courts so far have found it specialty tag. stunt ride or exceed the speed limit by
will be available at no extra cost starting legal. “They’re competing with me,” said the more than 50 miles per hour. It carries a
Wednesday, said Courtney Heidelberg, a The specialty tag will have the motto in Deland Republican. “I came first. They maximum prison term of up to five years
spokeswoman for the Department of the body of the plate — one of four such came in long after that.” for a third offense.
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. She tags authorized by the new law, adding to Other new laws will: • Require a minimum sentence of life
said the specialty tags will begin to be the dozens of special-interest plates • Make dating violence a crime similar imprisonment for anyone who kills or
issued in December or January. already available. The $25 additional cost to domestic violence. The law was attempts to kill a law enforcement officer.
| OTHER HEADLINE NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
Military ceremony Men use credit card
marks the opening of from woman killed in ’07
Vietnam memorial BOCA RATON — Authorities
NAPLES — Bill Hoffman and say the credit card of a woman
his wife, Fil, took a piece of white killed in a still-unsolved Boca
paper with the location of their Raton shopping mall murder
friend’s name and made a was being used as recently as
rubbing on the 8-foot-high and last month.
240-foot-long Dignity Memorial Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Vietnam Wall replica. investigators are trying to
The North Naples couple identify two men who charged
located the name of their New about $1,000 to the card number
York neighbor, James Harrington in Massachusetts and Connecti-
Jr., who served in the U.S. Army. cut. They aren’t yet sure if the
They also snapped a picture of a men were involved in Randi
his name.
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Gorenberg’s murder.
“It’s just an exceptional oppor- The 52-year-old was killed in
tunity to be able to get to it,” 2007 after leaving the mall, one
Hoffman, 77, said. of a handful of violent crimes
“I feel privileged,” his wife that sparked fear and confusion
added with tears in her eyes. in the upscale shopping area.
The Hoffman couple joined Investigators say the Aug. 12
about 200 Southwest Florida AP PHOTO purchases on Gorenberg’s credit
Before and after
residents Friday morning who card marked its first use since
honored fallen Vietnam veterans she was killed. The men bought
during the opening ceremony fast food and video game equip-
A squirrel peeks out from behind a tree at Port Orange City Center, Friday in Port Orange, Fla. ment.
for the replica, which is on
display at Naples Memorial — Associated Press
Gardens, 525 111th Ave.
— Naples Daily News 10
Apa1a1 co a
Fla. Supreme Court
sacola Tallahassee
10
Jacks onvill e upholds death sentence
Woman escapes
Suwr anrwe DELTONA — The Florida
gunman in woods River St. Joht s Supreme Court has upheld the
River
MANATEE COUNTY — A death sentence for a man
woman ran to Interstate 75 FLORIDA convicted in the 2004 murder of
looking for help after her 5
six people in Deltona.
boyfriend threatened her at Jerone Hunter’s attorney
gunpoint near Moccasin Wallow
Road, according to the Manatee
Homeless feeding argued he and two of the other
men accused in the brutal
County Sheriff’s Office. ban nixed by judge 4
Cape Canaveral
beating deaths should’ve been
John S. Patterson, 44, of Melt)o unle tried separately. He also said
Wauchula was arrested on ORLANDO — A federal judge on Tampa Hunter was schizophrenic, and
charges of domestic aggravated Friday struck down an Orlando ordi- St- Pe#ershu Vero Beach was forced by an older, intimi-
assault with a firearm, domestic nance that barred large group feedings Saraso ta Florida's T dating ringleader.
battery, possession of marijuana for homeless at downtown area parks. Van "
Arcadia The state high court deter-
Norw Por t
and possession of drug para- In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Charlotte mined Hunter was a willing
phernalia at 2:40 a.m. Thursday. Gregory A. Presnell said the city ordi- Pun ta participant in the six murders,
Lak e Palm Beach
The woman was picked up nance violates the constitutional rights which were allegedly over a
from work by Patterson. She told of activists who want to feed the stolen video game system.
homeless. s
authorities she thought they Fort Lauderdale He and Troy Victorino, the
were going to try and mend Activists who had been feeding the K h alleged ringleader, are on death
things in their relationship. homeless in Lake Eola Park sued the row. Two other men are serving
Miam i
She said Patterson started city in 2006 over the ordinance passed EVERGLA DES life sentences in the case.
driving erratically. He refused to that year. NATIONAL PARK — Associated Press
let her leave the car and kept Attorney Jacqueline Dowd, who
flashing a handgun on his right represented plaintiffs including First
hip, according to an arrest Vagabonds Church of God and Orlando Mercedes donation
Key West e
report. He kept asking the Food Not Bombs, said they were V suspicious to Miami
woman if she was seeing other “thrilled” with the ruling. law enforcement
men. When she replied she was, — Associated Press
MIAMI — Investigators are
he allegedly began to hit her.
trying to determine how a
He pulled the vehicle off the
Miami church leader was
road near Moccasin Wallow
involved in obtaining a Mer-
Road. According to the report, he Officials hold a Pair rob five in Palmetto Football player cedes for a parishioner accused
told her that “all girls who walk Miami housing expo apartment found shot dead in an illegal OxyContin ring.
the streets disappear just like
MIAMI — Officials are Willie J. Jones, founder of
this in the woods and would PALMETTO — Law officers BELLE GLADE — An 18-
holding a Miami housing and God’s Calling Gospel Holiness
never be found.” He reportedly continue to search Saturday year-old Palm Beach
economic development expo. Church, says the car was
told her the same would happen morning for a pair of gunmen County football player and
Miami Commissioner merely a donation to church
to her. She begged him to let her who robbed five people in an top recruit was found shot
Michelle Spence-Jones and member Janice Currington. A
go, the report states. apartment. dead in his car early
the City of Miami Communi- search warrant alleges that
When they started walking The home invasion took place Saturday morning. Investi-
ty Redevelopment Agency Currington received the car
toward the woods, she told at about 9 p.m. Friday, and the gators discovered Norman
are holding the Wake up bought with church money,
deputies she took off running. robbers were thought to have Griffith in Belle Glade,
Miami Housing & Economic and repaid Jones in drug
She kept running until she entered the apartment on the with a gunshot wound to
Development Expo on money.
reached the interstate and 2700 block of Sixth Avenue East the head. It was just a few
Saturday. Jones says he never got any
managed to flag down a state through a partially ajar door, hours after his Pahokee
Attendees can meet with reimbursement, and denies any
trooper. Manatee County Sheriff’s Lt. Sean team won its homecoming
representatives from the wrongdoing. He hasn’t been
She saw Patterson drive by and Felton said. game. Griffith, a 6-foot-1
housing and economic charged by prosecutors in the
was able to point him out to the The gunmen took cash from the defensive lineman, was
development sectors and case.
trooper. residents inside and fled on foot being recruited by several
they can participate in Police busted up Currington’s
Investigators found three heading north, Felton said. Division I schools. Sheriff’s
workshops that focus on alleged drug ring in August.
loaded guns in the car, as well as No one was injured. deputies say it appeared
housing, youth entrepre- Fifty-two of the 62 people
a pipe and marijuana. Patterson The victims could not identify Griffith’s Dodge Durango
neurship, small business arrested were public employ-
remained in the Manatee the robbers because the gunmen had crashed. Also in the
sustainability and economic ees, and Currington has been
County Jail Friday night on pulled their shirts over their faces, car with him was an
development. charged with racketeering and
$64,240 bond. Felton said at the scene. unnamed juvenile.
— Associated Press grand theft.
— Bradenton Herald — Bradenton Herald — Associated Press — Associated Press
Front Page 6 H/D/E/N/C www.sunnewspapers.net FROM PAGE ONE The Sun /Sunday, September 28, 2008
NEWMAN: Actor, director and salad dressing magnate dead of cancer
FROM PAGE 1
Paul Newman, the nine-time Oscar-nominated actor
to become one of the world’s and liberal activist who graced the silver screen for six
NEWMAN’S CAREER AND OSCAR NOMINATED ROLES: decades, has died. He was 83.
most enduring and popular film
“Nobody’s Fool,”
stars, a legend held in awe by his 1994
peers. He was nominated for “Cool “The Color of
Broadway debut “The Hand “Absence Money,” 1986 (win; Won the Jean
Academy Awards 10 times, in “Picnic,” 1953 Hustler,” Luke,” of Malice,” also won an honorary Hersholt Humani-
winning one Oscar and two Screen debut in “The 1961 1967 1981 Oscar in 1986 for tarian Award Oscar
honorary ones, and had major Silver Chalice,” 1954 dedication to acting for charitable work,
“Hud,” “The Verdict,” 1994
roles in more than 50 motion “Cat on a Hot 1963 1982
pictures, including “Exodus,” Tin Roof,” 1958 “Road to Perdition,” 2002
“Butch Cassidy and the Sun-
J
1950s 11 1 :
1960s 1 1 1970s 11 ?_
1980s 1 1990s 1 :
2000s 1
dance Kid,” “The Verdict,” “The
Marries Joanne Becomes professional Appointed U.S. delegate Launches “Newman’s Own” Dies at his farmhouse
Sting” and “Absence of Malice.” Woodward, 1958 auto racer, 1977 to the U.N. conference on food company, 1982; profits near Westport, Conn.,
Newman worked with some Nuclear Disarmament, 1978 are donated to charity Sept. 27, 2008
of the greatest directors of the NOTE: Performed in “Rachel, Rachel,” which won an Oscar for Best Picture in 1968.
past half century, from Alfred
AP
Hitchcock and John Huston to
Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese entangled with a gambler played becoming more subtle, nothing
and the Coen brothers. His co- by George C. Scott. In the sequel like the mannered method
stars included Elizabeth Taylor, — directed by Scorsese — “Fast performances of his early years,
Lauren Bacall, Tom Cruise, Tom Eddie” is no longer the high- when he was sometimes dis-
Hanks and, most famously, stakes hustler he once was, but missed as a Brando imitator.
Robert Redford, his sidekick in an aging liquor salesman who Newman, who shunned
“Butch Cassidy” and “The takes a young pool player Hollywood life, was reluctant to
Sting.” (Cruise) under his wing before give interviews and usually
“There is a point where making a comeback. refused to sign autographs
feelings go beyond words,” He won an honorary Oscar in because he found the majesty of
Redford said Saturday. “I have 1986 “in recognition of his many the act offensive, according to
lost a real friend. My life — and and memorable compelling one friend. He also claimed that
4
this country — is better for his screen performances and for his he never read reviews of his
being in it.” personal integrity and dedica- movies.
He sometimes teamed with tion to his craft.” In 1994, he “If they’re good you get a fat
his wife and fellow Oscar won a third Oscar, the Jean head and if they’re bad you’re
winner, Joanne Woodward, with Hersholt Humanitarian Award, depressed for three weeks,” he
whom he had one of Holly- for his charitable work. said.
wood’s rare long-term mar- His most recent academy nod Off the screen, Newman had ?I
riages. “I have steak at home, was a supporting actor nomina- a taste for beer and was known
why go out for hamburger?” tion for the 2002 film “Road to for his practical jokes. He once
Newman told Playboy magazine Perdition.” One of Newman’s had a Porsche installed in
when asked if he was tempted to nominations was as a producer; Redford’s hallway — crushed 1
stray. They wed in 1958, around the other nine were in acting and covered with ribbons.
the same time they both categories. (Jack Nicholson “I think that my sense of
appeared in “The Long Hot holds the record among actors humor is the only thing that
Summer.” Newman also direct- for Oscar nominations, with 12; keeps me sane,” he told
ed her in several films, including actress Meryl Streep has had 14.) Newsweek magazine in a 1994
“Rachel, Rachel” and “The Glass As he passed his 80th birth- interview.
Menagerie.” day, he remained in demand, In 1982, Newman and his
With his strong, classically winning an Emmy and a Golden Westport neighbor, writer A.E.
handsome face and piercing Globe for the 2005 HBO drama Hotchner, started a company to
blue eyes, Newman was a “Empire Falls” and providing the market Newman’s original oil-
heartthrob just as likely to play voice of a crusty 1951 car in the and-vinegar dressing. Newman’s
against his looks, becoming a 2006 Disney-Pixar hit, “Cars.” Own, which began as a joke,
favorite with critics for his But in May 2007, he told grew into a multimillion-dollar
convincing portrayals of rebels, ABC’s “Good Morning America” business selling popcorn, salad
tough guys and losers. New York he had given up acting, though dressing, spaghetti sauce and
Times critic Caryn James wrote he intended to remain active in other foods. All of the company’s
after his turn as the town charity projects. “I’m not able to profits are donated to charities.
curmudgeon in 1995’s “Nobody’s work anymore as an actor at the By 2007, the company had
AP FILE PHOTO
Fool” that “you never stop to level I would want to,” he said. donated more than $175 mil-
wonder how a guy as good- “You start to lose your memory, lion, according to its Web site. In this March 1994 file photo, actor Paul Newman holds the Oscar he
looking as Paul Newman ended your confidence, your invention. “We will miss our friend Paul received for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in Los Angeles.
up this way.” So that’s pretty much a closed Newman, but are lucky our-
“Sometimes God makes book for me.” selves to have known such a beyond measure in impacting student productions.
perfect people,” fellow “Absence Newman also turned to remarkable person,” Robert the lives of so many with his He later studied at Yale
of Malice” star Sally Field said, producing and directing. In Forrester, vice chairman of generosity.” University’s School of Drama,
“and Paul Newman was one of 1968, he directed “Rachel, Newman’s Own Foundation, Newman had two daughters, then headed to work in theater
them.” Rachel,” a film about a lonely said in a statement. Susan and Stephanie, and a son, and television in New York,
Newman had a soft spot for spinster’s rebirth. The movie Hotchner said Newman Scott, from a previous marriage where his classmates at the
underdogs in real life, giving received four Oscar nomina- should have “everybody’s to Jacqueline Witte. Scott died in famed Actor’s Studio included
tens of millions to charities tions, including Newman, for admiration.” 1978 of an accidental overdose Brando, James Dean and Karl
through his food company and producer of a best motion “For me it’s the loss of an of alcohol and Valium. After his Malden.
setting up camps for severely ill picture, and Woodward, for best adventurous friendship over the only son’s death, Newman Newman’s breakthrough was
children. Passionately opposed actress. The film earned New- past 50 years and it’s the loss of a established the Scott Newman enabled by tragedy: Dean,
to the Vietnam War, and in favor man the best director award great American citizen,” Hotch- Foundation to finance the scheduled to star as the disfig-
of civil rights, he was so famous- from the New York Film Critics ner said. production of anti-drug films for ured boxer in a television
ly liberal that he ended up on Circle. In 1988, Newman founded a children. adaptation of Ernest Heming-
President Nixon’s “enemies list,” In the 1970s, Newman, camp in northeastern Connecti- Newman was born in Cleve- way’s “The Battler,” died in a car
one of the actor’s proudest admittedly bored with acting, cut for children with cancer and land, the second of two boys of crash in 1955. His role was taken
achievements, he liked to say. became fascinated with auto other life-threatening diseases. Arthur S. Newman, a partner in by Newman, then a little-known
A screen legend by his mid- racing, a sport he studied when He went on to establish similar a sporting goods store, and performer.
40s, he waited a long time for his he starred in the 1969 film, camps in several other states Theresa Fetzer Newman. Newman started in movies
first competitive Oscar, winning “Winning.” After turning profes- and in Europe. He was raised in the affluent the year before, in “The Silver
in 1987 for “The Color of sional in 1977, Newman and his He and Woodward bought an suburb of Shaker Heights, where Chalice,” a costume film he so
Money,” a reprise of the role of driving team made strong 18th century farmhouse in he was encouraged him to despised that he took out an ad
pool shark “Fast Eddie” Felson, showings in several major races, Westport, where they raised pursue his interest in the arts by in Variety to apologize. By 1958,
whom Newman portrayed in the including fifth place in Daytona their three daughters, Elinor his mother and his uncle Joseph he had won the best actor award
1961 film “The Hustler.” in 1977 and second place in the “Nell,” Melissa and Clea. Newman, a well-known Ohio at the Cannes Film Festival for
In that film, Newman deliv- Le Mans in 1979. “Our father was a rare symbol poet and journalist. the shiftless Ben Quick in “The
ered a magnetic performance as Despite his love of race cars, of selfless humility, the last to Following World War II Long Hot Summer.”
the smooth-talking, whiskey- Newman continued to make acknowledge what he was doing service in the Navy, he enrolled Newman is survived by his
chugging pool shark who takes movies and continued to pile up was special,” his daughters said at Kenyon College in Gambier, wife, five children, two grand-
on Minnesota Fats — played by Oscar nominations, his looks in a written statement. “Intense- Ohio, where he got a degree in sons and his older brother
Jackie Gleason — and becomes remarkably intact, his acting ly private, he quietly succeeded English and was active in Arthur.
PLASTIC: Some declared Green Party candidates actually are not
FROM PAGE 1 no sanctioned Green Party association with the Greenof Elections Web site, voter in prior election for which they are
candidates are running for Party include: Robas is listed as her own cycles. running.
re-election. Republican any of the Florida state • Anthony Joseph treasurer and gives her According to her Jennifer Davis, Florida
Matt Caldwell is challeng- races on November’s Mauro in the State Senate address as 10208 Casa campaign finance report, Department of State
ing Aronberg, but Caldwell ballot. The Green Party District 25 race. Palarmo Drive, Riverview, Robas reported one loan spokeswoman, said any
launched an active estimates 6,500 to 7,000 • Sarah Roman in the Fla. Riverview is in of $2,000 to her cam- candidate who falsifies
campaign, unlike Robas. Florida voters register as State Representatives Hillsborough County — paign. No other loan or information — including
Aronberg said he hasn’t Green Party members. District District 44 race.not in State Senate donation to her campaign party affiliation — is
met Robas nor has she “It’s a mystery to us,” • Horacio Lemus IV in District 27. is reported. Her only guilty of a third-degree
appeared at any campaign Aires said of Robas and the the State Representatives District 27 stretches expenditure is listed as felony. Complaints
functions to his knowl- other candidates register- District 69 race. like a belt across the state, $1,915.92, the same should be filed with the
edge. He suspects Robas ing as Green Party mem- west from Palm Beach
• Kristina Wright in the amount as the fee to state attorney or Florida
was paid to run as a Green bers without any partici- State Representatives County, through Glades register as a partisan state Department of Law
Party candidate to draw pation in their political District 81 race. and a small portion of senate candidate. If she Enforcement.
votes away from him. party. However, Aires also Aires said Wright, the Hendry counties, to Lee wanted to run as a But Aires said the
said some people are only one of the five and Charlotte counties. nonpartisan candidate, Green Party of Florida did
Abused greens speculating those candi- candidates to contact the Hillsborough County Robas would only be contact state officials and
dates are looking to Green Party of Florida, election officials con- required to pay a were told because the five
The Green Party of undermine the chances of firmed that a Riverview
agreed to have her affilia- $1,277.86 fee. candidates re-registered
Florida sent Robas five other candidates — resident named Aniana
tion reclassified; however, State law requires as Green Party voters on
certified, return-receipt primarily Democratic H. Robas is currently
she still appears as a Green candidates to be a the eve of applying for
letters and still hasn’t candidates — running in Party candidate on the registered as a Green resident of the district in their candidacy, no laws
heard from her. state races. state’s election Web site.Party voter in that county. which they run once were broken.
“We feel used,” said Besides Robas, the However, Hillsborough they are elected. Candi- Attempts to reach
Green Party of Florida others declaring them- Elections records election officials also dates are required to Robas for comment
spokeswoman Julia Aires. selves as Green Party confirmed Robas regis- take an oath that they Friday failed.
She wants voters to know candidates without any On the Florida Division tered as an independent are members of the party E-mail: reilly@sun-herald.com
Front Page 8 H/D/E/N/C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Sunday, September 28, 2008
NORTHERN REPORT
Kennedy goes home
percent reduction that New Jersey
represents the biggest from areas that Democrat-
Crime reduction ic presidential nominee
percentage decline in the
CAMDEN — One of the
nation. The American John Kerry handily won
nation’s most dangerous
Manufacturing Trade four years ago, a newspa-
Taken to hospital briefly after seizure Action Coalition report
cities is reporting a drop
in violent crime amid a per reported Saturday.
released Friday says Traditionally Democratic-
BOSTON (AP) — Sen. Kennedy, lobe. Among other new policing strategy.
Michigan’s total job loss leaning precincts are
Edward Kennedy, who has 76, had functions, it controls Camden has had 38
of 489,900 during the posting the highest
brain cancer, has returned another speech. reports of aggravated
same time period is more number of new voter
home after being taken to seizure in A 911 call was placed assault so far this month,
than three times worse registrations, The (Cleve-
a hospital by ambulance May and from the Kennedy com- as opposed to 81 in
than during the oil- land) Plain Dealer found
because he had suffered a underwent pound in Hyannis Port August, according to the
induced Rust Belt down- in an analysis. One in four
seizure, his staff says. surgery in just after 5 p.m. Friday, Camden County prosecu-
turn of 1974-82. Flint, new voters are in Democ-
A statement issued by June for a said Barnstable police Sgt. tor’s office. Reports of
Ann Arbor, Saginaw and ratic stronghold of Cuya-
his office attributed the KENNEDY
malignant Ben Baxter. Kennedy was assault with a firearm
the Detroit-Livonia hoga County, and most of
“minor seizure” Friday to a brain tumor. taken to Cape Cod have dropped from 22 in
metropolitan area suf- those new registrations
change in medications. He He has been steadily Hospital and was “alert August to eight this
fered the biggest percent-
was back home a few increasing his public and responsive” during month. There were 347 are in its population
age declines in manufac-
hours later. activity since undergoing the trip, Baxter said. reported thefts last center of Cleveland.
turing job losses. The
Sen. John Kerry said his six weeks of chemothera- Kennedy’s office said he month. So far in Septem-
worst total job losses have
fellow Massachusetts py and radiation treat- returned home about 8 occurred in Detroit-
ber, there have been 152. Wisconsin
Democrat was well and ment, but he remains p.m. Livonia, Flint, Jackson
had told him he would prone to seizures — Kennedy had told and Saginaw. New York Beating hate crime
watch the evening’s electrical disturbances in reporters in Hyannis Port APPLETON — A 32-
presidential debate
between John McCain and
the brain — in part
because of the location of
on Tuesday that he was
actively following the
New Hampshire Home robbery year-old white man has
JERICHO — A mother been charged with a hate
Barack Obama. his tumor, the left parietal presidential race. Layoffs planned and child are unhurt after crime for what prosecu-
ROCHESTER — Eighty three robbers pretending tors say was an unpro-
production workers are to be making a flower voked attack on a black
New England losing their jobs at delivery forced their way man in a Little Chute bar.
into a Long Island home. A criminal complaint says
New England eyes
Thompson Center Arms
in Rochester, New Hamp- Police say they got into Michael J. Verhaagh of
shire, a unit of firearms the gated development in Kaukauna was in a bar
Hurricane Kyle
maker Smith & Wesson the hamlet of Jericho by about 2 a.m. Sunday
Holding Corp. This latest first having a woman when he walked up to a
round of staffing cuts announce the delivery to black man standing at a
follows a 36-position the mother, who was at jukebox and punched
MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane A hurricane watch is in effect for the reduction at the plant home alone with the him. A witness told
Center forecasters say Hurricane Kyle Maine coast from Stonington north to back in February. Smith & infant. A man then came authorities Verhaagh
has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and Eastport. Hurricane conditions are Wesson acquired Thomp- to the door carrying
it’s expected to pass near eastern New possible in that area within 36 hours. displayed tattoos of a
son Center Arms in flowers and pushed his swastika and a likeness of
England. A tropical storm warning is in effect January 2007. Thompson way in, followed by two
Kyle had top sustained winds near 75 from Port Clyde south to Cape Eliza- Adolph Hitler. The
makes hunting rifles. accomplices. Police say criminal complaint also
mph Saturday afternoon. The storm is beth, an area that includes Portland. Smith & Wesson President the trio forced the woman says Verhaagh remarked
moving north in the open Atlantic at 23 At 5 p.m. EDT, the storm’s center was and CEO Michael F. into a bedroom and duct- that he did not like
mph and could make landfall any- located about 315 miles west-north- Golden said on Thursday taped her, demanding
where from Maine to Nova Scotia. west of Bermuda. people of other races. It
that the reduction in money and jewelry. They
says the black man was
force is due to the current fled and police are still
knocked to the floor and
economic state of the looking for the suspects.
Connecticut suburb of Oak Lawn say a damage inflicted by the
nation. The layoffs
injured his eye. Verhaagh
middle school student remnants of Hurricane
has been hospitalized Ike. Lake, LaPorte and signified roughly 18 OHIO pleaded not guilty Mon-
Mother sentenced percent of Thompson day to battery as a hate
with bacterial meningitis. Porter counties were New voters crime and as a repeat
HARTFORD — A Center Arms work force,
Superintendent Kathleen approved for aid earlier CLEVELAND — Newly offender and to disorderly
Hartford woman who reducing the number of
McCord of Oak Lawn- this week. Homeowners, registered Ohio voters are conduct. He is due back
stabbed her three young
Homewood School renters and businesses in workers at the factory to overwhelmingly coming in court Nov. 4.
sons as they slept nearly roughly 360.
District 123 says the the six counties can apply
two years ago has been
student, who was diag- for federal disaster aid for
sentenced to 15 years in
nosed Thursday, attends housing, home repairs,
prison. Twenty-five-year-
old Carmela Ortiz plead-
ed guilty to attempted
Oak Lawn Hometown
Middle School.
low-cost loans to cover
uninsured property losses I I i i i I
and other aid. Much of
murder and assault in Indiana the state suffered damage
July and was sentenced
starting Sept. 12 from
Friday by Hartford Storm aid
Superior Court Judge
torrential rains that •
INDIANAPOLIS — caused flooding and high
David Gold. It’s still Federal officials have winds that knocked out
unknown why Ortiz approved aid for Harri- power and damaged
stabbed the boys, who son, Jefferson and Jen- homes and businesses.
have all recovered and are nings counties in south-
living with their paternal ern Indiana hard-hit by Michigan
grandmother. storms that killed seven ol o
people statewide. The aid Jobs lost
Illinois approved by President DETROIT — A new
Bush brings to six the report says Michigan has
Meningitis case number of Indiana lost 315,200 manufactur-
OAK LAWN — School counties approved for ing jobs during the last
officials in the Chicago federal assistance for eight years — a 35.5
ko
I
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AMERICA Radi to pay nearly $41,000 in
restitution. Prosecutors say Radi
challenge it. charged. It took the jury of eight
men and four women three
officials wearing hazardous
materials gear removed about 40
was an inmate at the Crossroads South Carolina hours Friday to find Jose Luis cats and a dog from a Portsmouth
Alaska associated with the Kilauea Correctional Institution in Shelby Gonzalez, 63, not guilty of town house. Police came to the
eruption. They said Friday that in March 2004 when he filed a COLUMBIA — News of South murdering Francisco Anguiano, home early Friday morning after
PORTLAND — Alaska has normal trade winds are predicted tax return for a fellow inmate Carolina’s sputtering economy who was 13 when he and three getting a hang-up 911 call. Police
received $19.6 million in federal to switch to southwesterly Kona listing wages from an employer prompted the state’s top budget friends broke into Gonzalez’s spokeswoman Ann Hope said
grants to purchase and winds. The may cause vog the inmate did not work for. Radi writers Friday to begin planning trailer to rummage for snacks officers were overwhelmed by the
redevelop foreclosed homes. conditions for communities required the inmate to buy items for targeted cuts in state and soda one night in July smell of cat feces and urine.
That’s the same amount as located northeast of the volcano from the commissary for Radi as agencies’ spending, with no 2007. “I thank God and my Officers found two adults and one
Oregon and Idaho got in the summit. The communities payment. promises to exempt public attorney, the jury and the judge,” 16-year-old upstairs asleep. Hope
federal government’s program to include Volcano, Middle and schools or health care for the Gonzalez said in Spanish after said charges are pending. The
blunt the effects of the national Upper Puna, Hilo, Hamakua and North Carolina poor. the verdict. “It was a case where city’s manager of code enforce-
wave of foreclosures. Washington South Kohala. it was my life or theirs, and it’s a ment, Theeta Raynor, said the
state got $28.2 million. Housing KILL DEVIL HILLS — Visitors will South Dakota very good thing that they (the property was condemned.
and Urban Development Kentucky get in free this weekend at the jurors) decided in my favor.”
Secretary Steve Preston says the Wright Brothers National PIERRE — It’s called the most Washington
new program is meant to help SPRINGFIELD — A couple in Memorial and other national challenging human endurance Utah
communities facing the greatest central Kentucky will soon have park sites on North Carolina’s competition in the world and it’s EVERETT — A worker has died
need in the midst of the scientific proof of whether their Outer Banks. The National Park coming to South Dakota next SALT LAKE CITY — State after being pinned against a
foreclosure crisis. yard is the final resting place of Service says Saturday’s free summer. The state will host the lawmakers cut $272 million in chain-link fence by a 1,000-
hundreds of civil war dead. Ben admission is to celebrate the sixth Primal Quest that entails government spending Friday, pound crate full of glass south of
Arizona Breeding, owner of the old Jack 15th annual National Public teams of four people racing racing to meet a constitutional Everett. Firefighters say the
Arnold House in Washington Lands Day. Superintendent Mike without support crews over 600 requirement to balance the accident happened Friday evening
TUCSON — Tucson police say a County, already has all the Murray of the Cape Hatteras miles through the Badlands and budget before the state went in while the 35-year-old man was
couple were critically hurt late evidence he needs though. The National Seashore said free Black Hills. The 10-day competi- the red amid a stumbling working at a manufacturing plant.
Friday when they were attacked house was a hospital during the admission on Sunday is in honor tion starts Aug. 15, right after the economy. Nearly every state Snohomish County Fire District 1
by three young men and a civil war, says Ben, wife Susan of newly naturalized citizens Sturgis motorcycle rally. agency except public education spokeswoman Leslie Hynes says
woman who invaded their home Breeding, and Sherry Robinson, Officials said fees aren’t waived Organizers say it will involve the will receive a 3 percent budget he and some other workers were
and savagely beat them. The 42- a Kentucky Division officer for for permits, camping and traditional adventure racing skills cut to make up for the projected moving the heavy crate when it
year-old woman who was the United Daughters of the lighthouse tours. of trekking, mountain biking, revenue shortfall. The cuts toppled onto him.
attacked has severe head Confederacy. The (Danville) orienteering, swimming and include reduced funding for
injuries. Her 58-year-old Advocate-Messenger reports that Oklahoma paddling. But competitors will Medicaid, the arts and services West Virginia
husband suffered two broken Ben and Susan believe more also have to explore caves, for people with disabilities.
arms and a broken neck. Both than 300 civil war graves and TULSA — The Tulsa County ascend and rappel spires and Some open positions in the CHARLESTON — The federal
are hospitalized in critical some human limbs are buried Sheriff’s Office finds itself caught rely more on navigation than Highway Patrol and state prison government is making a three-
condition. Sgt. Fabian Pacheco around their property. The in a flap between the county and previous races. They’ll also run system also won’t be filled while year commitment to a new
says in a statement that the Breedings and Robinson believe the city of Tulsa over plans to with buffalo herds and share the others will be eliminated. public transit service between
couple’s 1-year-old daughter was limbs were tossed over the porch charge the city $54.13 a day for trails with deer, prairie dogs and West Virginia’s two largest cities.
unhurt. after surgery. municipal inmates held at the other animals. Vermont The federal grant will pay 100
county jail. The city is threatening percent of the cost for a bus
Colorado Minnesota to stop providing services, Tennessee ARLINGTON — Officials say the route between Huntington and
including radio and criminal trout population is rebounding Charleston the first year. There
COLORADO SPRINGS — One DULUTH — Minnesota Attorney records services, if the county GATLINBURG — Bears have on the Batten Kill, a world will be a matching requirement
person is missing and eight General Lori Swanson is taking a requires direct payments. interfered with the reintroduction famous trout stream in for the next two years, with the
townhouses are gutted following strong stand against Minnesota Undersheriff Brian Edwards said of the native Southern southern Vermont. Cynthia federal grant paying 80 percent
an early morning blaze in Power’s proposed electrical rate Friday that the radio and Appalachian brook trout into Browning, executive director of of the costs and the state paying
Colorado Springs. Lieutenant increases. Swanson says families criminal records services should streams in the Great Smoky the Batten Kill Watershed the rest. The funds are through
David Whitlock of the Colorado are already being “squeezed like not be made a part of the Mountains National Park. Hungry, Alliance, says results from a the Congestion Mitigation and Air
Springs Police Departments says never before” by the rising cost negotiations on a jail agreement. curious bears got to baskets with July census show the number of Quality Improvement Program,
rescuers are still searching for of gas, food and health care. fish in them. Despite the newly hatched trout has grown which is overseen by the U.S
the person unaccounted for She says this isn’t the time for a Oregon interference, biologists have from 35 to 75 along a 500-feet Department of Transportation’s
among dozens of people utility rate increase. completed the first phase of the of the river. Browning says the Federal Highway Administration.
displaced by the fire. Whitlock PORTLAND — There won’t be a planned reintroduction of the number of yearling trout — a The project is a joint effort
would not say whether the Mississippi pot for every crab off the coast brook trout into several streams key element to measure the between Charleston’s Kanawha
missing person is an adult or of Oregon. The Oregon Court of in the Tremont area of the park. river’s health — has grown 700 Valley Regional Transportation
whether investigators believe the JACKSON — Residents in three Appeals has upheld the state From Sept. 7-19, the park closed percent from 10 to 35 fish in Authority and Huntington’s Tri-
person may have perished. The Mississippi counties — Hancock, limit on the number of crab pots an 8-mile segment of streams in part of the river. State Transportation Authority.
fire broke out just after 2 a.m. Harrison and Washington — have for commercial fishermen set by order to poison nonnative fish in
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Bridge with a view: Ghana’s primeval forest
KAKUM NATIONAL
PARK, Ghana (AP) — This IF YOU GO
primeval forest in south- KAKUM NATIONAL
PARK: Open 7:30 a.m.-
ern Ghana boasts 300 3:30 p.m. The canopy walk
species of birds, unique for tourists is $9, with
monkeys and the highly discounts for students and
endangered forest ele- locals.
GETTING THERE:
phant and bongo ante- Kakum is a two-hour drive
lope. from the Ghanaian capital,
But the only wildlife I Accra. Cars can be hired
in the capital for about
saw was one very long $140 round trip, slightly
worm. more for a van that carries
The tropical rain forest up to 10 people.
of Kakum National Park is CLIMATE: Ghana is an
equatorial tropical country
so thick that light barely with roughly year-round
breaks through the temperatures of 80-90
treetops. Spotting animals, degrees. The rainy season
in the south is April-July
often shy night-wanderers, and September-November.
is an uncommon joy, won MEDICAL: A yellow
with great patience and fever vaccination is
luck. required for entry, and you
may be asked to show
Regrettably, the group of certification. It’s prudent to
visitors that I was part of take anti-malaria pills and
had neither. mosquito protection.
Kakum’s “canopy walk”
tries to better the odds of grow, but also has
glimpsing the park’s leery increased conflict between
inhabitants. man and animal, especial-
The rope bridge sus- ly the elephant whose
pended 100-110 feet off AP PHOTO numbers have increased
the forest floor yields an by nearly 10 percent to at
This primeval forest in southern Ghana boasts 300 species of birds, unique monkeys and the highly endangered forest
extraordinary sweep of elephant and bongo antelope. least 206 since 2000, says
nature from what feels like Daniel Ewur, the park
just below cloud level. of wood underpinned by a rustle of unseen monkeys people, often described as their hopes of starting an manager.
A 20-minute climb from few steel bars and a scampering among the one of the safest and eco-tourist business. Smaller than the familiar
the reception and restau- netting of rope separating limbs of ebony and friendliest in Africa. Long ago, the villagers Savannah elephant, the
rant area on a trail through you from the abyss. mahogany trees, their Around Kakum’s edges brought down the massive forest dweller is still a
the dank thicket takes you The thrill of skywalking crowns highlighted in the are villages like Afiaso, a trees to clear the land for healthy eater, and occa-
up 600 feet to the edge of can be tempered for an late afternoon sunlight. hamlet of thatched-roof cocoa plants. Until the sionally ventures outside
the valley. acrophobe like me, who is Kakum, which became a huts lacking electricity and park was created, ending the park to forage in
Along the way, our forest reluctant to even board a national park in 1990, is a sanitation and one the relentless stripping of agricultural fields.
officer may point out Ferris wheel. Knowing that 135 square mile remnant concrete building — the the forest, the men would Chief Ababio said he
some of the trees and their there is nothing to fear of the vast forest that once schoolhouse. Cocoa hunt game and conduct doesn’t regret the loss of
medicinal properties, a does little to settle nerves stretched near the Atlantic beans, the main source of ancient tribal rituals at hunting rights and is
brief taste of a two-hour or steady shaky knees. Ocean shore of West income for the 620 resi- revered forest shrines happy that the children
guided tour that is avail- But with a deep breath Africa, from Guinea dents, are arrayed in the under the boughs. will grow up seeing
able separately. and a determined look through Sierra Leone, sun on wooden platforms The protection of the animals that otherwise
The guide can tell you, ahead (not down), I Liberia, and Ivory Coast in various stages of drying. forest has allowed the might vanish from the
for example, about the walked the plank and and Ghana. Afiaso is off the tourist wildlife population to earth.
strange Kantun tree, with pulled myself along the Today, 90 percent of track on the western side
its roots exposed above the rope handrails to the first Ghana’s rain forest is gone, of the park, but the
ground like a coat rack: wooden platform, a felled for agriculture and villagers were expecting
The bark is good for circular treehouse that mining. Kakum stands us.
pregnancy, the leaves are serves as a way station on amid small plots of maize, A troop of girls wearing
pain killers, the leaf bark the 1,000-foot-long cocoa, cassava and palm bright wraparound skirts
sap counteracts parasitic walkway. oil, and tracks of degraded and beaded necklaces,
infections, and the tree sap The bridge gives a little scrub land that were their bodies streaked in
can be an antidote for bounce and sways a bit as farmed and abandoned ash, performed a tradi-
food poisoning. you walk unsteadily when the soil became tional dance to a drum-
The brief lecture serves through the V-shaped side depleted. beat pounded out by half a
as chance to catch your netting and on to the next The park has 100,000 dozen teenage boys.
breath from the climb — of the six platforms. visitors a year. Half are Chief Nana Opare
but it is soon to be lost But this is more than an Ghanaian and about a Ababio and the village
again in the breathtaking amusement park ride. It’s a quarter are expatriates elders, dressed in ceremo-
view from the canopy tiny window on the Earth working here and their nial togas and regally
walk. as it was before man visitors. A few thousand seated on plastic chairs, AP PHOTO
At the top of the ridge started fiddling with it. are tourists who come to greeted us under a tree Visitors walk along the canopy walk, a series of foot bridges
you step onto the bridge, From all around come this English-speaking and talked about the suspended 30 meters in the air over the treetops, in Kakum
with only a narrow plank the calls of birds and the country of 23 million forest, its wildlife, and National Park, Ghana on Sunday.
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| WORLD Chicago Muslims devastated by investment scam
Car bomb kills CHICAGO (AP) — “You trust your fellow
17 in Syria Between the prayers that man and then he does
fill the holy month of such a thing,” said Mah-
DAMASCUS, Syria Ramadan, during the long mood. “It’s disturbing.”
— A brazen car bomb- fasts that stretch from He will now have to
ing near Syrian security dawn to dusk, Muslims work two jobs to keep his
offices killed 17 people have been meeting to daughters in school.
Saturday, the deadliest discuss the disappearance Many believe Ibrahim
attack in decades that of Salman Ibrahim. and his family have
raised questions about The respected business- returned to his native
the regime’s usually man persuaded up to 200 Pakistan.
strong grip as the Pakistani and Indian Sunrise’s Devon Avenue
country tries to boost immigrants to contribute offices are closed. The
its international profile. their savings and mort- director of the Illinois
The explosion came gage their homes to Securities Department
only hours after Syria’s finance real estate deals. said the company doesn’t
foreign minister held a But Ibrahim vanished in have a lawyer. No one
rare meeting in New August, leaving his responded to a telephone
York with his American investors with losses that message left by The
counterpart, Secretary could total $50 million — Associated Press at
of State Condoleezza in some cases their life’s Ibrahim’s last known
Rice. savings. residence or at the home
State-run television “The scale of impact of Sunrise’s senior vice
said a car packed with that this stands to have on
AP PHOTO
president, Amjed Mah-
an estimated 440 a lot of people in the Rafi Mohammed, left, talks to Ali Akbar at Akbar's convenience store in Chicago on mood. No phone number
pounds of explosives South Asian and Muslim Tuesday. Residents in this Muslim community are talking about the disappearance of could be located for
blew up on a road on communities is potential- developer Salman Ibrahim, a well-respected businessman who persuaded up to 200 senior vice president
the capital’s southern ly very drastic,” said Pakistani and Indian immigrants to contribute their savings and mortgage their homes to Mohammad Akbar Zahid.
outskirts, wounding finance real estate deals before vanishing in August leaving investors with losses that
attorney Salman Azam, could total $50 million. The state Securities
dozens and shattering who filed a petition last Department took steps
car and apartment week to force Ibrahim’s him,” Ali Akbar said from condominium building borrow $200,000 against Wednesday to safeguard
windows. The charred company, Sunrise Equi- behind the counter of his and a 52-unit, mixed-use his home, Mahmood said. investors’ money by
booby-trapped car sat ties Inc., into bankruptcy. convenience store. “He building under construc- In return, Ibrahim gave suspending Sunrise’s
in the street near a “There are a lot of very, was a very pious man.” tion on the near west side. Mahmood an unsecured rights to buy and sell
primary school. very sad stories and dire Perhaps most signifi- Fazal Mahmood, an promissory note, which assets. Director Tanya
The blast knocked financial situations.” cant to investors: Ibrahim engineer from suburban Sunrise was not licensed Solov said her office may
down part of a 13-foot- But it’s the loss of trust was a member of the Des Plaines, invested to issue. work with Attorney
high wall surrounding a that has really shaken Shariah Board of America, $50,000 around 2004 after An unsecured note General Lisa Madigan or
security service com- people along Devon a Devon-based group of a friend on Devon Avenue serves as proof of an the U.S. Attorneys’ office
plex that houses several Avenue on Chicago’s Islamic clerics who advise told him Ibrahim was an investment but doesn’t to pursue criminal
buildings in the Sidi North Side, home to one Muslim investors. The upstanding community provide collateral, so charges against Ibrahim
Kadad neighborhood. of North America’s largest board certified Sunrise as member whose invest- investors had no recourse or Sunrise.
Syrian Interior South Asian communities. conforming to an Islamic ments made good profits. after Ibrahim disap- If Ibrahim did make off
Minister Bassam Ibrahim lived in the law, or Shariah, that Mahmood, a 52-year-old peared, said Azam, the with investors’ money, he
Abdul-Majid called the neighborhood lined with prohibits Muslims from Pakistani immigrant, met investors’ attorney. wouldn’t be the first to
bombing a “terrorist South Asian groceries and earning interest on Ibrahim and liked him. During a meeting in take advantage of reli-
act.” He said all the businesses — where men investments. “He seemed like a good, August, Ibrahim told gious ties.
victims were civilians, wear knee-length shirts Instead of interest, dependable man,” said about 50 investors, Among recent cases:
although at least one of and caps, most women Sunrise Equities paid Mahmood, who wanted including Mahmood, that Last month, the federal
the injured was a traffic cover their heads and dividends in lump sums. to earn money for his two banks were demanding $1 Security and Exchange
policeman. Hindi and Urdu are The firm was founded daughters’ tuition to million more from him. Commission sued owners
spoken as often as Eng- in 2001 and developed, private colleges. The investors decided to of a Chicago-based real
Market blast lish. He wore a beard and managed and sold For three years he chip in and help Ibrahim, estate firm for allegedly
kills one in India traditional dress, and properties throughout received an 18 percent Mahmood said. A few misappropriating $255
attended the local Jame Chicago. Its projects return, as Ibrahim had weeks later, Mahmood million from about 1,200
NEW DELHI — An Masjid mosque. included an unfinished promised. Last year, learned that Ibrahim had investors, many of them
explosion at a crowded “Everyone here knows 12-story West Loop Ibrahim persuaded him to disappeared. Orthodox Jews.
flower market in the
Indian capital Saturday
Chinese cheer as astronauts make spacewalk
killed a 13-year-old boy
and injured 17 others,
police said.
Seven of the wound- BEIJING (AP) — Chinese out of the open hatch. combined effects of Following the spacewalk, zhou 5, in 2003, becoming
ed were hospitalized in celebrated their nation’s Fellow astronaut Liu weightlessness and the astronauts released an only the third country after
critical condition, said first spacewalk Saturday, Boming also emerged depressurization on the 88-pound satellite to circle Russia and the United
Sanjeev, a spokesman gathering at outdoor TV briefly from the capsule to hatch opening operation the orbiter and send back States to launch a man into
for the state-run All screens to cheer live video hand Zhai a Chinese flag. hadn’t been fully anticipat- images to mission control. space. That was followed by
India Institute For of the milestone for a The third crew member, ed. He blamed a faulty The spacewalk was an a two-man mission in 2005.
Medical Sciences. program that has ambi- Jing Haipeng, monitored sensor for the fire alarm. opening step for China’s Along with challenging
“The boy was brought tions of building a space the ship from inside the re- “There were be no plan to assemble a space Russia and the U.S., the
dead to the hospital,” station and challenging the entry module. impact on the rest of the station from two Shenzhou spacewalk ups the ante in
Sanjeev told reporters. U.S. and Russia in offworld While successful, the mission,” Wang said. orbital modules, the next China’s competition with
He uses one name. exploration. spacewalk wasn’t without The spacewalk required major goal of the manned Asia’s other aspiring space
No one has so far Stoking national pride its anxious moments. astronauts to first depres- space program. China is powers, Japan and India.
claimed responsibility one month after the close Zhai, a 41-year-old surize and then repressur- also pursuing lunar China’s advances have
for the explosion in New of the Beijing Olympics, fighter pilot, appeared to ize the orbital module and exploration and may spurred space spending
Delhi’s Mehrauli area. state television’s coverage struggle with the hatch proved the effectiveness of attempt to land a man on by those two nations,
An eyewitness said he reflected much of the glory and then a fire alarm was Zhai’s Feitian space suit, the moon in the next partly for bragging rights
saw two young men on onto president and triggered in the orbiter as produced by China at a decade — possibly ahead but also in search of
a motorbike leaving a Communist Party leader he began the spacewalk. cost of $4.4 million. Liu of NASA’s 2020 target date economic benefits such as
packet outside a shop. Hu Jintao, who was Wang Zhaoyao, deputy wore a nearly identical for returning to the moon. a bigger slice of the
It exploded as the present at Thursday’s director of manned space Russian-made Orlan suit, China launched its first commercial satellite
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Scholars hunt for missing pages in ancient Bible
JERUSALEM (AP) — A effort. He would say only bear an inscription no idea of the value of It was edited by a end of a centuries-long
quest is under way on four that the search is being warning that it “may not what they own. renowned scholar of the process that created the
continents to find the carried out in North, be sold.” The Codex, on 491 time, Aaron Ben-Asher. Its final text of the Hebrew
missing pages of one of South and Central Ameri- Some people might be parchment pages about 12 completion marked the Bible.
the world’s most impor- ca, Israel and England, superstitious about the inches by 10 inches, was
tant holy texts, the 1,000- and that success appeared fragments they hold, or transcribed sometime
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US destroyer watches hijacked ship off Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia Europe to the Middle the pirates. country that has been The USS Howard’s Web international criminals,
(AP) — A U.S. destroyer East. It was ambushed On Thursday, pirates without a functioning site says it is equipped for pirates and terrorists.”
off the coast of Somalia Friday in the Gulf of seized the Ukrainian ship government since 1991. combat operations at sea Ukraine’s Foreign
closed in Saturday on a Aden, said Noel Choong, Faina en route to Kenya A U.S. defense official with surface-to-air Ministry said the Kenyan
hijacked Ukrainian ship who heads the Interna- with 33 Russian-built T-72 said the destroyer USS missiles, Tomahawk Defense Department was
loaded with tanks and tional Maritime Bureau’s tanks and a substantial Howard is pursuing the cruise missiles, antisub- using its contacts to try to
ammunition, watching it piracy reporting center quantity of ammunition hijacked Ukrainian vessel marine rockets, torpe- resolve the problem. It
to ensure the pirates who based in Malaysia. He and spare parts. Russia’s and is now within a few does, and a five-inch said Kenyan authorities
seized it do not try to said pirates chased and navy said Friday it had thousand yards of it. The rapid-fire deck gun. were sharing information
remove any cargo or crew. fired at the ship before dispatched a warship to hijacked ship is anchored Kenyan government with Somalia, Ukraine,
As Russian and Ameri- boarding it. the area, and the United a few miles off the Soma- spokesman Alfred Mutua Russia, the U.S. and
can ships pursued the In Somalia, a man States said American naval lia coast, said the official said the Faina had not yet Britain in an effort to
hijackers of the Ukrain- claiming to be ships were tracking the who spoke on condition docked at any port and secure the swift release of
ian-operated vessel, spokesman of the pirates Ukrainian ship with of anonymity due to the was still at sea. the ship and its crew.
pirates seized another holding the Ukrainian special concern because sensitive nature of the Kenya “is not aware of A man who spoke to the
ship off Somalia’s coast, ship said the hijackers of the weaponry on board. situation. any credible (ransom) Associated Press in
an international anti- want $35 million to The hijackings were the The destroyer is watch- demand being made,” Somalia by telephone and
piracy group said. release the vessel. But latest in a series of ing to make sure the Mutua said in statement claimed to be a
The Greek tanker with a there was no way to audacious maritime pirates do not try to on his Web site. He said spokesman for the pirates
crew of 19 is carrying immediately verify his attacks off the coast of remove anything, the Kenya “does not and will said they were seeking a
refined petroleum from claim that he represented Somalia, a war-torn official added. not negotiate with ransom.
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Murdock not a quick fix
DEREK DUNN-RANKIN Village land sale....................................................................................................................... .. budget woes
would not solve county’s
Calling the By JOHN HAUGHEY
STAFF WRITER
‘‘We’ve never had one shovel of dirt
received two letters of interest
for the land, which includes an
next boom Selling Murdock Village will
not be the instant budget
panacea some say it could be,
turned. That’s the problem.’’
870-acre redevelopment
district.
Entrepreneur George T.
Good morning. Charlotte County Economic — Don Root, Farrell of St. Petersburg,
County Economic Director
We can only hope those folks Director Don Root said Friday. ....................................................................................................................... .. through a Washington, D.C.,
in Washington know what they “No one is going to pay you over time.” State Road 776 the county lawfirm and a local real
are doing. In this complicated $117 million upfront for Of course, right now, there is purchased in 2003-06 for estate agent, has offered
world, some of the smartest Murdock Village,” he said. no deal for Murdock Village, $113.6 million. between $107.5 million and
people do some of the dumbest “That is not going to happen. the 1,132-acre sprawl of 98 But there is growing interest.
things. Five months ago, David But the deal will pay off streets between U.S. 41 and Last week, the county MURDOCK | P6
Bonderman invested $1.35
billion dollars in Washington
Mutual. According to the Wall
Street Journal, his company, TPG,
was considered one of the world’s
sharpest investors. This week, the
billion disappeared in the
collapse of WaMu.
It is never easy to predict the
timing of a turn in a down or up
trend, as TPG owners now know.
It is easier and safer to draw
some conclusions about our
local economy. A look at the past F
makes it clear — our economy
will be getting better. In February
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two years ago, 609 building 4
permits were taken out in North
Port. Last month, just two
building permits were filed there.
Of approximately 20,000 North
Port homes 2,456 are in foreclo-
sure. In just two years, taxable 1 ?•
sales in Charlotte County are
down by 30 percent, and unem-
ployment is at a 9.2 percent rate.
Pretty grim, but we have been
here before. Florida has gone
through a number of swings of
exuberance, followed by precipi-
tous decline. The new cycle
begins with a barely perceptible
improvement that gains momen- -
_ n
tum until we are once more in a
boom that feels permanent. We
dropped off a boom in 1926. For
years afterward, it was referred to
as the Great Crash. We managed
a more recent real estate reces-
sion in 1974. The memory of the
SUN PHOTO BY KHARLI ROSE, krose@sun-herald.com
sharp decline following a run up
to 1989 is still fresh in my
memory.
Following Hurricane Charley, a
shortage of housing and a
Working together
Traci Carwana and her horse, Prairie Sky, compete during the long stirrup division of the Punta Gorda Horseman’s Association Hunter/Jumper Show
comparison of our low water- Saturday at Carmalita Athletic Park. The association is a youth-oriented club that emphasizes sportsmanship, community service and youth character
front pricing compared to Naples development through equestrian events. It has a Hunter/Jumper show on the fourth Saturday of each month. For more event photos, See page 6.
blew the cost of housing in
Sarasota and Charlotte way
beyond the normal relationship
of home prices to income.
Historically, prices have moved at
CCSO to spend $70K to replace jail glass
about three times household By JASON WITZ bed jail that need upgrading. “It should’ve been done right the jail.
income. By the final quarter of STAFF WRITER Originally, the project was the first time,” Sheriff John The 33-year-old Englewood
2006, home prices, juiced by PUNTA GORDA — The estimated to cost a minimum Davenport said. man reportedly knocked out
investment expectations, reached Charlotte County Sheriff’s of $250,000, but the county has The need for stronger glass the bottom panel of his unit
five and six times the average Office will spend about $70,000 agreed to have its employees was realized this summer and escaped. Deputies
household income. to replace a number of jail cell cover the labor. when an inmate was able to responding to the emergency
Home prices are now back glass panels, due to the grow- The jail, which opened in kick out his panel and attack a call found Gore choking the
down to three times the average ing number of high-risk 2001, will utilize poly-carbon- corrections deputy. deputy on the floor.
annual income. It is possible that inmates at the facility. ate security glass in all its cells, Jeffrey Karl Gore was being “That incident opened our
they may fall below that historic Officials have identified making each capable of kept in a juvenile cell because
relationship; if so, it will not be roughly 200 cells of the 528- housing high-risk offenders. of an overflow of inmates at GLASS | P6
for an extended period of time.
The overstocked developers’
market of new homes is drying
up. New home sales are back to Newly built East Elementary to hold open house
the activity level of 2003, and By PAMELA STAIK
above the level of 2002.
Inevitably, this will continue to
STAFF WRITER IF YOU GO
PUNTA GORDA — For the past What: opening of the new East
shrink the excess inventory and two school years, East Elementary Elementary School
put a floor under home values. School’s students, teachers and staff When: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
While auto and truck sales are members have clinked and clanked Sept. 30; ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m.
down, along with those of gas- with every step they took down the Why: celebrate the opening of the
new school, which is the fifth school
guzzling SUVs, there has been a exterior metal-based hallways to be rebuilt since Hurricane Charley
marked improvement in the connecting the school’s modular in 2004.
passenger-car market. Sales are classrooms together. Where: 27050 Fairway Drive, Punta
down a little in Charlotte County, On Nov. 5, those noises will never Gorda, FL 33982
running 6 percent behind last have to be heard again as the To celebrate the fall opening of
year. In Sarasota County, passen- school’s long-awaited rebuilding the new school, the district is
ger car sales are running 6 process will be completed. hosting an open house on Tuesday,
percent ahead of last year, East, along with five other Char- where members of the community
perhaps reflecting a slightly lower lotte County Public Schools, was are encouraged to check out the
unemployment rate and a more destroyed by Hurricane Charley in new school. The event will last from
aggressive advertising posture by 2004. The aftermath left students 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a ribbon-
SUN PHOTO BY SARAH COWARD, scoward@sun-herald.com
those dealers. and staff sharing facilities with Sallie cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Punta Gorda’s East Elementary School, one of Charlotte
The drop in gasoline prices is Jones Elementary School from Aug. Spanning 112,000 square feet, the County’s last schools to be rebuilt after Hurricane Charley,
putting more money in con- 30, 2004, until July 6, 2005, when will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house from
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sumers’ pockets than the their modular campus was created. EAST | P6 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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government stimulus checks of
earlier this summer. There is a
INDEX| Calendar 2 | Police Beat 3 | Obituaries 5 | Puzzles 8 | Horoscopes 8 | Family Album 9 | Dear Abby 9 | Viewpoint 14 | Opinion 15
strong correlation between gas
prices and consumer confidence.
DRUG BUST PAGE 3
CORRECTION
The number of baby boomers Traffic stop results in four arrests “It’s My Party,” put on by Valerie Sneade and Ed Loder’s Turning Leaf
approaching retirement contin- 4
Four Tampa men were arrested Friday night in South Punta Productions, was on the stage at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County
ues to mount. These are the Gorda after authorities reportedly found a loaded revolver and for one night only, Friday, Sept. 26. It was incorrectly listed as running
seeds of our next boom. 15.1 ounces of cocaine in their rental car. several other times in Jan Findley’s column in Our Town Sept. 22.
Our Town Page 2 C www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun /Sunday, September 28, 2008
Reader: Why can’t you measure rain?
‘P
lease identify the Why wrong. I shudder to think. experience is a huge pro-Obama or anti- opposite. In seems we’ve
source of the does my How could it rain 4 inches rainfall in the evening after McCain/Republican. I’ve switched our bias in just a
Almanac & but our rain gauge says just 5 p.m., what you experi- noticed recently that more few short weeks. Now,
newspaper
Monthly Rainfall tables 0.28 inch? Well, it is not our ence won’t match the and more letters are either apparently, we are picking
used in the daily Sun do that? rain gauge. official rain gauge report pro-Democrat or anti- on the Republicans.
newspaper. I am a retired David The official rain gauge because it will show up in Republican. What is going The least likely place for
engineer with 30+ years of for Charlotte County is the the following day’s calcula- on at your our newspaper’s bias to be
experience in collecting
Dunn-Rankin government weather tion, because of the cutoff newspaper? revealed is in the letters to
4
and using data from field daviddr@sun-herald.com
station at the Charlotte time. “In the past, you gave the editor. Like the rain
observations. Your prompt County Airport in Punta Florida is also known for somewhat equal time to gauge, we publish what
response is appreciated.” or (from) where you (are) Gorda. Each afternoon at spot showers. It could be both sides of the political get.
J.W. getting your measure- 5, that data is uploaded via raining cats and dogs at spectrum. Now it seems The letter must be 250
Another reader asked a ments, but they are always computer from the Englewood Beach, but be that you are in the tank for words or less and can’t be
similar rain question: “As a WRONG, WRONG. Get weather station to dry as a bone at the the Democrats. I might as within a certain time
longtime subscriber, I with the program. Accuweather, which Charlotte Airport official well go back and resub- before Election Day. We
think you have finally “I, and others, have got downloads it to us, along gauge. It could even be scribe to the Herald- don’t run mass mailings or
fallen down on the job. For to seriously doubt with other information, for raining mice and men in Tribune. I stopped getting copies of letters to third
years your rain count has any(thing) else in your the next day’s paper. If the Punta Gorda Isles, but only the Tribune because of parties, nor do we run
had nothing to do with paper. Since your rain rainfall table in our paper a trace shower at the their slanted coverage. I letters from out of the area.
reality here in Punta totals are always WRONG, I isn’t right — blame the airport, a few miles away. will not be renewing my Because 90 percent to 95
Gorda/Port Charlotte, and have to assume that government. Just kidding. Your local newspaper does subscription to your percent of the letters we
many people have written everything else could be The answer is not that not control the rain or the newspaper.” B.C. receive follow these simple
to tell you so. After yester- WRONG. It is time, now, easy. rain gauge. Thanks, B.C. Readers rules, they get published.
day’s torrential downpour not tomorrow, to rectify There are a number of might remember reading If we run more letters
of 3 to 5 inches, with this misinformation and reasons why the rainfall this column a few weeks bashing McCain, it is
streets flooded, you bring us information that
Biased for
data we print might not ago, where a reader told us because that’s what came
actually said we only had corresponds to Punta match your actual experi- Democrats our Republican bias was in the mailbag that day.
0.28 (inch). Gorda and Port Charlotte.” ence. We print a 24-hour “I have been a longtime showing because of our Don’t like the number of
“Have you got your head K.W. rainfall total. The calcula- reader of your newspaper, headline, “Biden speaks pro-Obama letters? Get
in the sand, or in water? Thanks, K.W. and J.W. If tion starts at 5 p.m. and but today was the final and speaks his mind” your pro-McCain friends
On page 1 of Our Town, it we cannot count rain goes to 5 p.m. the after- straw. Six of the seven appeared to pick on a to write more letters to the
said Port Charlotte had 4 correctly, who knows what noon before we print the letters in the letters to the Democrat. Our reader this editor. As long as it will fit,
(inches). I don’t know who else we might be doing rainfall in the paper. If you editor section were either week feels the exact we’ll print your bit.
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The Charlotte County while license is suspend- Blvd., Port Charlotte. • Jennifer Elizabeth
Sheriff’s Office reported | POLICE BEAT ed or revoked. Charge: DUI. Bond: $750. Chambers, 32, 6000 block
the following arrests: The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s office, Bond: $500. • Stacy Leigh Ciccone, of Gewant Blvd., Punta
• Richard R. Meese, 78, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire rescue records. Not every arrest leads to • Martin S. Pecina, 42, 34, 1000 block of Yellow Gorda. Charge: battery.
18000 block of Alphonse a conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the court system. 300 block of Duxbury Pine Court, Punta Gorda. Bond: none.
Circle, Port Charlotte. Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: uttering a forged • Phillip Anthony
Charge: criminal mis- probation (original • Arthur Edward Pew, Charge: violation of instrument. Bond: $2,500. DaCosta, 57, 23000 block
chief. Bond: $750. charge: DUI). Bond: 18, 4000 block of Kemp- probation (original • Jose Adorno of McNulty Ave., Port
• David Warren Eales, $1,500. son Lane, Port Charlotte. charge: driving while Rodriguez, 32, of Kissim- Charlotte. Charge: battery
42, of Venice. Charges: • Kristie L. Klawon, 24, Charge: trespassing. license is suspended or mee, Fla. Charge: DUI. on a pregnant person.
driving while license is 1500 block of Harmony Bond: $500. revoked). Bond: none. Bond: $750. Bond: none.
suspended or revoked Drive, Port Charlotte. • William T. McLean, 42, • Eric Russell Young, 38, • Richard Howard • Michelle Ann Mongel-
with knowledge, posses- Charge: failure to appear 3000 block of Lucerne 5000 block of Howard Schumacher, 18, 2000 li, 36, 3000 block of
sion of cocaine and (original charge: violation Terrace, Port Charlotte. Lane, Punta Gorda. block of Bailey Ave., Punta Idlewild St., Port Char-
possession of drug of driver’s license restric- Charge: battery. Bond: Charge: violation of Gorda. Charge: criminal lotte. Charge: battery.
paraphernalia. Bond: tions). Bond: $4,000. none. probation (original mischief. Bond: none. Bond: none.
$4,000. • Edmond Pierre • Joshua James Mohr, charge: battery). • Michael Thomas Vieta,
• David Wesley Schu- Patterson, 27, 800 block 20, 1000 block of Beacon Bond: none. 51, 800 block of E. First The Punta Gorda Police
macher, 23, 2000 block of of Cooper St., Punta Drive, Port Charlotte. • David Bradley Alessi, St., Englewood. Charge:
Department reported the
Bailey Ave., Punta Gorda. Gorda. Charge: driving Charge: battery. Bond: 27, 2500 block of Myrtle violation of probation
following arrests:
Charge: violation of while license is suspend- $3,500. Ave., Port Charlotte. (original charge: battery).
• Joseph Kent Romero,
probation (original ed or revoked. Bond: • Victor Hugo Rico, 27, Charge: DUI. Bond: $750. Bond: $10,000.
charge: felony battery). • Jennifer Lyn Olson, 27, • Bryan Bedoya, 27, of 16, 300 block of San Casa
$500. 300 block of Calle Liana,
Bond: none. • Adam Michael Englewood. Charge: 10000 block of Burnt Store Sarasota. Charge: driving Drive, Punta Gorda.
• Jacob John Riddell, 24, McCarthy, 21, 10000 block violation of probation Road, Punta Gorda. while license is suspend- Charge: violation of
1600 block of Cardinal of Pendleton Ave., Engle- (original charge: posses- Charge: violation of ed or revoked. community control
Lane, Englewood. Charge: wood. Charges: burglary sion of cocaine). Bond: probation (original Bond: $500. (original charges: burglary
out-of-county warrant. and grand theft. Bond: none. charges: habitually • Kevin Patrick and grand theft). Bond:
Bond: $25,000. $5,000. • Dan Earl Williams, 36, driving while license is Williams-Bieler, 25, of none.
• Peter Brian Poulin, 29, • David Clinton 21000 block of Glendale suspended or revoked Melbourne, Fla. Charge: • Terrance D. Barksdale,
17000 block of Eugene Hawkins, 59, of Alabama. Ave., Port Charlotte. and three counts of possession of methadone. 42, 300 block of Gulf
Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: petty theft. Bond: Charges: driving while possession of a controlled Bond: $2,500. Breeze Ave., Punta Gorda.
Charge: amended viola- $500. license is suspended or substance). Bond: none. • Edward Charles Charge: child abuse.
tion of injunction. Bond: • Angie J. Bailey, 34, revoked, fleeing to elude • Mary Ellen Hawe, 47, Mahan, 32, 3000 block of Bond: none.
none. 22000 block of Perkin and child neglect. Bond: 100 block of Dow Road, Conway Blvd., Port • Edward Jerrell Brown,
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26, of Fort Myers. Charge: violation of • Jamie Richard Bentley, violation of probation possession of cocaine, St., Punta Gorda. Charge:
Charges: failure to appear probation (original 21, 4000 block of Comp- (original charge: DUI). possession of drug violation of probation
and violation of proba- charge: dealing in stolen ton Lane, North Port. Bond: none. paraphernalia and (original charge: driving
tion (original charges: property). Bond: none. Charge: DUI. Bond: $750. • Kevin Dickinson, 28, resisting arrest without while license is suspend-
driving without motor • Chad David Rohn, 33, • Terry Lee Fairchild, 53, 2000 block of Elkcam violence. Bond: $4,500. ed or revoked).
vehicle registration and of Englewood. Charge: 3000 block of Coney Blvd., Port Charlotte. • Philip Patrick Reilly, Bond: none.
attached tag not retail theft. Bond: $1,000. Island, Port Charlotte. Charges: possession of 55, of Key West. Charge:
assigned). Bond: $2,000. • Cahien N. Simpson, Charge: out-of-county drug paraphernalia and violation of probation
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Fountain design to be considered at city CRA meeting
By NEIL HUGHES pink hibiscus or a palm surface. The current cost she said. things in the city that are understood from any
STAFF WRITER tree sunset, are worth an of the project, under the The interactive foun- kid-oriented, and that’s angle, unlike the dolphin
PUNTA GORDA — additional $40,000. proposed contract with tain at Laishley Park is what the interactive design, the only other
When the city’s Commu- Two other at-cost Port Charlotte-based expected to open on fountain is supposed to option that won’t cost the
nity Redevelopment options with fewer colors Exotic Pools by Janeen, is Punta Gorda’s waterfront be all about,” he said. CRA more.
Agency opted at its last remain: the original $237,050. in early 2009. The attrac- Smith-Mooney and “It would look upside-
meeting not to go forward compass design, or a new Smith-Mooney said she tion will be the center- other members of the down from one position,”
with plans for the Laish- one featuring two dol- is hopeful more designs, piece of a children’s play council opted not to go Smith-Mooney said.
ley Park interactive phins jumping out of which could be done area that will feature with the original compass The programmable
fountain, it was purely for water. without additional cost, concrete stadium seating design because they felt it fountain will sporadically
aesthetic reasons. Punta Gorda City might be brought forward for parents to watch their was too bland. spray water in various
Now at Wednesday’s Council Member Marilyn before Wednesday’s kids and relax in the sun. “I wanted something directions from a number
meeting, scheduled for 9 Smith-Mooney, who is meeting. Punta Gorda Growth that looks a bit more of nozzles. The surround-
a.m. at City Hall, the CRA also a member of the “I would hope there is Manager Dennis Murphy playful and enjoyable — ing area will have artifi-
must decide whether a CRA, said she would not sufficient time where she said it’s important for the festive,” she said. cial turf and a playground
number of proposed be in support of spending would be able to come city to offer more play But compass design area for children.
design improvements, an additional $40,000 for forward with a few more areas for young children. does have one advantage:
including graphics of a a design on the fountain’s designs at the base price,” “We don’t have a lot of It can be viewed and E-mail: nhughes@sun-herald.com
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networking opportuni-
ties. officer shared a wealth of viability were supported and the structure of to volunteer for Friday’s
Reviewing the work- knowledge, along with by additional concepts public-private deals will Oktoberfest in downtown
shops I attended provides valuable time lured me to key strategies to benefit like civic urbanism and come in handy. Punta Gorda. Choose
a glimpse into what’s on “Beyond Google Advan- from cultural strengths, in techno-civility. Networking with those from setup, gate atten-
the minds of folks tage,” where I picked up a presentation titled It was a tough choice, with similar goals and dance, food station
charged with revitaliza- several useful tips to “Utilizing Multicultural but I chose the workshop challenges, brainstorming service or tear-down. For
tion of historic downtown control what often feels Assets.” about branding over one solutions to problems more information or to
districts throughout the like information overload Human dynamo Mark about conflict resolution. and cheering successes sign up, call Maria at 941-
state. while performing search- Toombs presented Branding remains a hot recharged the batteries 639-9484 or send an e-
First, David Sucher, es on Google, especially “Networking and Visibili- topic in Punta Gorda, and for another year of mail to vonatzigen2000@
author of “City Comforts: for news items, as well as ty,” explaining internal I walked away with a keeping the heart of yahoo.com by
tips on “the invisible Web” and external strategies better understanding of Punta Gorda healthy. Wednesday.
How to Build an Urban
Village,” reviewed “The and free resources. (The and techniques that, what is often considered
Three Rules of Main presenters broke up their among other things, the steep price tag What’s New at Main Street Punta
Street.” In a nutshell, information deluge by define how an organiza- associated with profes- Main Street Gorda Executive Director
cities should “build to the inserting five “rock quiz” tion is seen by others. A sional branding. If there’s The Harbor Run/Har- Linda Dobson can be
sidewalk,” make building questions at key intervals. class exercise provided consistency of use bor Walk registration reached at 941-575-9099
fronts “permeable,” and By correctly answering me the opportunity to throughout the commu- form is now available at or lindadobson@main
prohibit parking lots in three of them, I garnered meet Kim McCarthy, a nity, the cost pales in two online locations. Visit streetpuntagorda.org.
front of buildings. I can’t enough chocolate prizes Main Street board mem- comparison to what’s
wait to find out more to get me through the ber from Milton. gained.
about “air curtains” that entire afternoon!) Drawing upon attrac- The last session of the Alan W. Gruning, D.O.
hold in air conditioning Next came a detailed tive designs throughout last day taught “How to
while leaving the façade overview of government the state, “Essential Identify and Work with
of a building invitingly regulations that affect a Place-Making Strategies Emerging Market Oppor- is closing his primary care
open. new business. Yikes. Now for Main Streets and tunities in Main Street
The promise of saving I understand why cities Downtown Districts” Communities.” Despite a practice at 4535 Tamiami Trail in
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Charlotte Campus, 26300 course is scheduled from
Airport Road, in Punta 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct.
Gorda. Offered by the 7 to Nov. 11 on rotating
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department. Instructor Fridays one week and
Wes Sunter, a registered Tuesdays and Wednesdays
pharmacist, will be the next week. Class
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about the program and Thursday and is limited to
the job possibilities for 20 students. The briefing
certified technicians. is open to the public and .. r
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| OBITUARIES
CHARLOTTE Andrews of Punta Gorda, In Memoriam
John E. Hickey
Cara (Willie) Wells of
Punta Gorda, and Destiny In Loving Memory Clayton G. Bishoff Jr.
John Edward Hickey, 79, Whitcomb of Port Char- Clayton Glenn Bishoff Jr., 79, of Port Charlotte, Fla.,
of Punta Gorda, Fla., lotte, Fla; son, Frank
Wade Whitcomb of Punta passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.
passed away Thursday, Edward W. Bowden He was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Rowlesburg, W.Va., the
Sept. 25, 2008, at Life Care Gorda; brothers, Vern
Whitcomb of Charlotte son of Clayton G. Bishoff Sr. and Mona
Center of Punta Gorda. B. Bishoff.
He was born March 17, Harbor, Fla., and Ricky
Whitcomb, Teddy God- Mr. Bishoff resided in Port Charlotte
1929, in Chicago, Ill. since 2000, and in Florida since 1991.
John worked in comput- man and Sammy God- He was a veteran of World War II,
er programming for man, all of Lousiana; nine
grandchildren; and best having served with the U.S. Air Force,
Community School 8th Weather Squadron in Greenland.
District 300 in Carpen- friend, Chuck Bailey of
Punta Gorda. He retired in 1991 after 36 years of
tersville, Ill., and was a distinguished service from PPG Automo-
fire commissioner in A celebration of Frank’s
life will be at 6 p.m. tive and Aerospace Finishes as a territory
Dundee Township, Ill., sales representative in the Ditzler Paint
before retiring. He was a Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008,
at Larry Taylor Funeral division. He was a life member of Veterans
member of Sacred Heart of Foreign Wars Post 7842; a 50-plus-year member of
Catholic Church in Punta and Cremation Services.
To express condolences American Legion Post 462 of Linesville, Pa.; and a
Gorda. member in the Meridian Sun Lodge 69 F & AM in
He will be greatly missed to the family, please visit Sept. 28, 1984 ~ Dec. 19, 2007 Richfield, Ohio, and FOE Aerie 3296 in Charlotte
by his wife of 59 years, www.Ltaylorfuneral.com
Harbor, Fla.
Joan (nee Heller) Hickey; and sign the online guest He is survived by his wife, Betty Rae Bishoff of Port
daughters, Maureen book. We should be celebrating your 24th birthday
Memorial donations Charlotte; children, Steve (Barbara) Bishoff of Min-
(Curt) Paulson, Ellen today. God had other plans for you. An neapolis, Minn., Peggy Huffman of Linesville, Kevin
Mary (Joseph) Richard may be made to the angel must have been needed to watch over
family c/o Larry Taylor (Judy) Bishoff of Canton, Ohio, Rae Brown of Akron,
and Alison (Todd) us, and God chose you. Today we will Ohio, Drew Bishoff of Marysville, Ohio, Colleen Pfahl
Burnidge; daughter-in- Funeral and Cremation celebrate your life. You left us with many
Services to assist with of Columbus, Ohio, Frank (Beth) Pfahl of Cuyahoga
law, Diane Hickey; sons, happy memories filled with your laughter,
funeral expenses. kindness, and your wonderful personality.
Falls, Ohio, Beverly (Randy) Godding of Sagamore
Morgan Hickey, Kevin Hills, Ohio, and David (Bobbie) Pfahl of Akron; 16
(Kim) Hickey and Brian Arrangements are by Thank you for this. You are truly missed by
Larry Taylor Funeral and all whose lives you have touched. grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 10 surviving
(Lisa) Hickey; grandchil- brothers and sisters, Mary (Dale) Thompson, Geneva
dren, Robert (Emily) Cremation Services,
Punta Gorda. Your loving Mom, Schneider, Frank (Shirleen) Bishoff, Bill (Margaret)
Paulson, Jeffrey Paulson, Bishoff, Buck (Myrtle) Bishoff, David (Tony) Bishoff,
Mary Ann Maddage
Joseph Hickey, Jonathan Kathy (Steve) Petrus, Richard Bishoff, Duane (Judy)
ENGLEWOOD and
Hickey, Rachel (Andrew) Loving sisters and brothers, Bishoff and Debbie Bishoff; and numerous nieces
Johnson, David Hickey, Katrina, Cynthia, Jonathan, Joseph, and nephews. He was preceded in death by a broth-
Elliott Fulton, Gemma
Chester M. Mack
their families, and many friends. er, George Bishoff; and sister, Colleen Bishoff.
Hickey, Katie Hickey, Chester M. “Whitey” A memorial service will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 4,
Meghan Hickey and Mack, 77, of Englewood, 2008, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron, with
Emmett Hickey; and step- Fla., passed away Thurs- Joseph F. Care, 5955 Rand Blvd.,
Sarasota, FL 34238. the Rev. Landis Coffman, pastor, officiating, and
grandchildren, Joshua day, Sept. 25, Pietrucki Sr. where a military service will be conducted by Ameri-
Burnidge, Ryanne 2008. Arrangements were
Joseph F. Pietrucki Sr., made in Port Charlotte, can Legion Charles Faust Post 281, with a celebration
Richard and Frank He was born 86, of Englewood, Fla., of life to follow.
Novello. John was preced- July 20, 1931, in Fla.
passed away Friday, Sept. In lieu of other remembrances, the family requests
ed in death by his son, Glen Lyon, Pa. 26, 2008. memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s
John Edward Hickey II, in Whitey and his beloved NORTH PORT
He was choice or to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N.
2007; and his daughter- wife, Joan, moved to born Sept. Prospect St., Akron, OH 44304.
in-law, Kay Hickey. Englewood in 1995 from
George W. Manda
13, 1922, in Jr. Arrangements are by Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral
A memorial Mass will be North, Va. He was a highly Locust Home, Cuyahoga Falls.
at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, decorated U.S. Navy Valley, N.Y. George W. Manda Jr., 64,
2008, at Sacred Heart captain with 20 years of Mr. of North Port, Fla., passed be made in memory of friends in North Port and
Catholic Church, with the service. He had a chemi- Pietrucki away Tuesday, Sept. 23, Mr. Manda to VFW Post elsewhere.
Rev. Jerry Kaywell officiat- cal engineering degree retired as a pilot 2008. 8203, 4860 Trott Circle, At the request of the
ing. To express condo- from Penn State, and He was born North Port, FL 34287. family, there will be no
after more than
lences to the family, master’s degree in inter- Jan. 22, 1944, in Arrangements were services. To send condo-
25 years of
please visit www.Ltaylor- national law from service with Canton, Ohio. made in Port Charlotte, lences, visit www.farley
funeral.com and sign the Georgetown University. and moved to Fla. funeralhome.com.
He was a member of the Republic Aviation in New
online guest book. the North Port area 12 Memorial donations may
American Legion, Military York, and moved to
Arrangements are by years ago from Pennsyl- Florence E. Wilcox be made in memory of Flo
Officers Association of Englewood in 1988,
Larry Taylor Funeral and vania. to the American Cancer
America of Sarasota, Fla., where he continued his Florence E. “Flo” Wilcox,
Cremation Services, Mr. Manda retired after Society, South
and the USS Lapon love for flying. He served 79, of North Port, Fla.,
Punta Gorda. 20 years of service in the Sarasota/DeSoto Unit,
Association; and a life in the U.S. Navy during passed into God’s hands
U.S. Navy, and served 2801 Fruitville Road, Suite
member of U.S. Subma- World War II, and was a Wednesday,
Frank W. during the Vietnam War. 250, Sarasota, FL 34237.
rine Veterans. member of St. Francis of Sept. 24, Arrangements by Farley
Whitcomb Assisi Catholic Church in He was a member of the
Whitey will be greatly 2008. Funeral Home, North Port
Englewood. Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Frank Walter Whitcomb, missed by his wife of 53 Mrs. Chapel.
48, of Punta Gorda, Fla., He is survived by his the Vietnam Brotherhood, Wilcox was
years, Joan; daughters,
passed away Friday, Sept. Karen Mack of Montclair, wife, Ann; daughters, and Disabled American born Nov.
26, 2008. N.J., and Valerie (Mark) Valerie Pietrucki of Veterans. 25, 1928, in OBITUARY POLICY
He was born Oct. 8, Sadler of Odessa, Fla.; Bradenton, Fla., Irene He is survived by his Pierpont, Obituaries are accepted
1959, in Ruskin, Fla., to son, Brian (Karen) Mack O’Brien of Englewood, sons, William R. (Sum- N.Y., to Stanley and Mary from funeral homes only.
Paul and Sandra (nee of Louisa, Va.; three Joanne (Matt Ladinski) mer) Manda and Richard (nee Collette) Northrup. There is no charge for
Morris) Whitcomb. grandchildren, Victoria Pietrucki of Locust Valley, (Jill) Manda, all of North Flo and her husband, publishing an abbreviated
Frank worked as a truck Rose, Kristen Nicole and and Janie Pietrucki of Port; companion, Lynn Don, moved to Florida 32 death notice once. Full
driver. He enjoyed fishing Brianna Leigh; brother, Bradenton; son, Joseph F. Nelson of North Port; and years ago from North obituaries and repeat death
and NASCAR, with his Simon Makarewicz of (Stephanie) Pietrucki Jr. grandchildren, Jolee, Kingsville, Ohio, and had notices will be subject to an
favorite driver being Virginia; and sister, of Englewood; grandsons, Kory, Alexis, Eric, lived in North Port since advertising charge. Faxed
Kasey Kahne. Frank loved Barbara Makarewicz of Matthew O’Brien and Jonathan, Alexis and their move. Flo was an obituaries must be received
his wife, family and dogs, Pennsylvania. Adam Pietrucki; and Sonny. He was preceded employee of Eckerd Drugs by noon and e-mailed
and enjoyed delegating In lieu of flowers, great-grandson, Breyden. in death by his wife, for 28 years. obituaries must be received
orders. contributions may be A celebration of life will Susan; and sister, Jane She is survived by her by 2 p.m. for next day
He will be greatly missed made to TideWell Hospice be at 10 a.m. Monday, Williams. husband of 53 years, Don publication.
by his wife of six years, and Palliative Care, 12050 Sept. 29, 2008, at St. A celebration of Mr. Wilcox of North Port; The American flag accom-
Rita; mother, Sandra N. Access Road, Port Francis of Assisi Catholic Manda’s life will be at children, Tom, Rita, Rick panying an obituary
Godman of California; Charlotte, FL 33981. Church in Englewood. 11 am. Saturday, Oct. 4, and Lori; many grandchil- indicates a veteran of the
daughters, Jennifer Arrangements were Memorial donations may 2008, at the VFW in North dren and great-grandchil- U.S. Armed Forces.
(Terry) Jones of Cape made in Port Charlotte, be made to TideWell Port. In lieu of flowers, dren who are saddened by Please send e-mails to
memorial donations may her death; and many obituaries@sun-herald.com.
Coral, Fla., Telisha Fla. Hospice and Palliative
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Insurance rebate debate: Commissioners OK contract
By JOHN HAUGHEY Commissioners agreed submitted the second- ties, collected $10 million “Something sounds shouldn’t have charged us
STAFF WRITER to pay the Florida League lowest bid at $2.23 more in premiums than it funny,” she said, noting in the first place.”
MURDOCK — Char- of Cities $2.02 million for million. spent, he said. since the rebate is only Commissioners
lotte County commission- one year of property and Brown & Brown PRIA Now, it is taking that offered for renewal, it approved the FLC con-
ers Tuesday extended the casualty liability insur- Vice President Michelle surplus and “spreading it should not be included in tract in a 4-1 vote, with
county’s property and ance, including workers’ Martin said their actual out among all members” the bid if can’t also be Duffy dissenting.
casualty insurance compensation coverage, premium was $233,000 as an incentive to renew, offered next year. Despite the confusion,
coverage with the Florida beginning Wednesday. less than the FLC’s, Gehring said. “What could happen former state representa-
League of Cities for one The FLC has been the without the $441,000 He called Martin’s next year is immaterial; tive David Bitner
year. county’s liability insurer credit. challenge “semantics.” this is an annual con- applauded commission-
While that may sound since 2004. However, She said the credit was The rebate is a “divi- tract,” Cummings said. ers for their “tenacity” in
mundane, the belabored earlier this year, commis- a rebate from what the dend that means (the) net “This is a simple argu- seeking bids for coverage
discussion regarding the sioners opted to solicit county paid in 2007 and cost is substantially ment. Do you want to pay many governments rarely
extension was anything bids for coverage to save should not be applied to lower,” Commissioner $200,000 more for the open to annual solicita-
but. money. the 2009 bid. Adam Cummings said. same product because tion.
The question: Should a Even before then, the Nonsense, said Kurt “You don’t get that rebate someone gave us a “I don’t think the
rebate for renewal be FLC submitted a $2.56 Gehring, of the Gehring unless you sign up. The technical argument that taxpayers of Charlotte
factored into an annual million annual premium Group of Palm Beach bottom line is the League confused us?” County understand what
contract? that included a $441,163 Gardens, representing the of Cities is substantially “I disagree. I am not you did — saved $1
The answer: Yes, “credit” for renewal, FLC. cheaper.” confused,” Duffy coun- million,” he said. “You
especially if lowers the lowering the contract to Gehring said two years Cummings said Martin’s tered. “I have been went out and got the best
cost of an annual — $2.02 million. ago, all insurance premi- objection is “a technical suspicious of this whole program and saved the
repeat, annual — con- Brown & Brown Public ums spiked in the wake of argument from an process.” taxpayers of this county
tract. Risk Insurance Agency of 2004’s hurricanes, some accounting standpoint.” She called the rebate money.”
The bottom line: A Lake Mary, a subsidiary of as high as 150 percent. But Commissioner “just a trick,” adding,
rebate now is better than the global Brown & Brown The FLC, a nonprofit Tricia Duffy was “Now we’re getting this E-mail: jhaughey@
a rebate never. insurance conglomerate, consortium of municipali- “suspicious.” money back which they sun-herald.com
MURDOCK: Project sale not a quick fix
FROM PAGE 1 million, which will still by 2028.
Hunter/Jumper Show
leave a large gap. Stock Development had
$113.6 million. Commission Chairman offered $94.6 million —
Petra Development Co., Tom D’Aprile, noting $82 million for the land,
a subsidiary of Pelican recent interest in Mur- $12.6 in interest — and
Bay Development Inc. of dock Village, said selling tax-incremental finance
Bonita Springs, has also the stymied project could revenues to pay off the
expressed interest in a resolve that 2010 deficit. county in 15 years.
formal query. “A lot of people are Of course, that was
Root said a third interested in buying it,” then — when the real
prospect has surfaced, he said. “They want to estate market was boom-
but will remain unnamed buy it now before prices ing — and this is now.
until it files a letter of go up.” Root expects future I.
interest. The county has spent bids to be similar, with
The party, which he $113.6 million on the the county recouping its
confirmed is a developer, project, borrowing $5 investment in 10 to 15
has submitted a prelimi- million from the state’s years.
nary proposal. commercial paper No one is proposing to
“We had discussions account and $88.3 million develop “all the acreage at
with them. They’re real. from Bank of America. one time,” he said.
We asked them to put it In August, commission- And that’s fine, Root
together in the form we ers transferred $30 said, adding that for every
need,” Root said. “They million from the general “100 acres that goes back
are in the process of fund to pay down Bank of onto the tax roll,” recur- SUN PHOTOS BY KHARLI ROSE, krose@sun-herald.com
doing that. I think we will America’s loan to $58.3 ring revenues and jobs
After hearing she won second place for the mini walk/trot medal competition, Mikayla
have it soon.” million. are produced.
So the county owes “Those things matter to Houseman, 7, cheers from atop her horse, Samson, with support from her mother,
He said the developer Abigail, during the Punta Gorda Horseman’s Association Hunter/Jumper Show Saturday
first “wants an endorse- $63.3 million. us. People have jobs, they
D’Aprile said a $113.6 buy homes,” he said. at Carmalita Athletic Park.
ment letter from the
state. That is really million sale would put Some estimate the
important to them” about $50 million “in our county loses about $1.3
because “their concept reserve.” million in property taxes
and project” is something That would provide the each year by owning the
I
“the state would really money “necessary to fallow land.
like them to do in the operate our community” Root said depending on
state.” next year without drastic the proposal, the county
cuts or millage hikes, he will consider an agree- k
As intriguing as it
sounds, selling Murdock said. ment in which the
Village will not provide But, Root repeated, purchaser pays interest
the revenue needed to odds of such a sale are and the county handles
solve the county’s antici- remote and are not the loan principal, in
pated 2010 budget woes. proposed by any of the exchange for investment
Commissioners Thurs- prospects now negotiat- that produces family-
day approved a $146.1 ing with the county. wage jobs.
million general fund 2009 If upfront purchase “That would be a heck
budget that includes were required, Murdock of a burden off the
millage rate hikes. Village will stay a mori- county,” he said. “Now
The increases don’t bund maze of moldering the money you have
address a $32.5 million streets for years, he said. borrowed isn’t costing
2009 shortfall — plugged Before it became the you anything.”
by spending cuts and third developer in four The goal is to get Collyn Shelatz and her horse, Mudpie, left; Taylor Briggs and her horse, Dixie Rose; and
shifting money from years to bail out in moving, Root said. “We’ve Callie Clawson and her horse, Feisty, wait to compete in their divisions Saturday during
capital projects — but February, Kitson & never had one shovel of the Punta Gorda Horseman’s Association Hunter/Jumper Show.
deal with a projected $45 Partners offered $40 dirt turned,” he said.
million 2010 deficit. million in cash and $42 “That’s the problem.”
The millage hikes are million over eight years to
expected to generate $25 compensate the county
E-mail: jhaughey@
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Computer Group shoe Road in Punta All proceeds from the
GLASS: CCSO to replace jail panels to meet Gorda. For the past 30 festival will benefit the
years, the Octagon Island Kids Scholarship
The Charlotte County Sanctuary has saved and Fund, Turtle Patrol,
FROM PAGE 1 sion concept, which puts inmates, according to Computer Group Corp. housed many animals. Station 10 Volunteer Fire
the deputy among the Rodgers. The facility has will hold its next general There are no entry or Department and the
eyes to the issue,” said population for more six pods, with 32 cells meeting at 7:15 p.m. Oct. parking fees. Children Wildlife and Habitat
Maj. Tom Rodgers, jail efficient monitoring occupying each unit. 7, with doors opening at must be accompanied by Preservation Program.
commander. purposes, Davenport The project is expected 5 p.m. The meeting will adults. Anyone who Entry is free and open to
So why do the cells said. to be completed later this be held at the Cultural donates a stuffed animal, everyone. There is a $2
have glass panels? Currently, the jail has year. Center of Charlotte will be entered in a round-trip walk-on ferry
The jail was construct- only two pods equipped County, 2280 Aaron St., drawing for a full year of fee. The five-minute ferry
ed with a direct supervi- to handle high-risk E-mail: jwitz@sun-herald.com Port Charlotte. They will free family membership. runs nonstop between
hold their next board For more information Palm Island and the
meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. call 239-543-1130 or visit mainland. Parking
EAST: School to hold open house 30 in the Community
Room of the Cultural
www.octagonwildlife.org. regulations are suspend-
ed for the event on
FROM PAGE 1 chillers and air handlers, have started a countdown Center. Members are Art Festival Panama Boulevard.
motion-activated lights until we move into the welcome to attend the
new school features 47 and low-flowing sinks new building,” she said. board meeting. For more The Palm Island Home- Community
classrooms which were and toilets, as well as “And because of the information about this owner Association will
host “Art in the Palms”
League to meet
built to hold a total of 904 interactive and adjustable training my teachers have group and membership
seats. However, the teaching boards, digital been going through, contact 941-625-4175 or festival. The show will be There will be a North-
school has a student cameras, audio-enhanced they’re getting very visit www.cccgc.info. held from 10 a.m. to west Port Charlotte
capacity of 887. sound systems and a excited and that’s going to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 on Palm Community League
The new building security system. transfer to the students.” Family Day Island. The show features meeting held at 7 p.m. to
follows in the steps of the While school Principal The last school to be original artwork in 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9. The
at wildlife park paintings, furniture, meeting place will be at
Baker Center, Punta Lori Carr said she can’t completed is Charlotte
Gorda Middle School and wait to move into the new High School. Currently, The Octagon Wildlife pottery, glass art, jewelry, Lutheran Church of the
elementary schools Neil building, where her office district staff has an Sanctuary will be hosting wood carving, bronze Living Waters at 12475
Armstrong and Peace will have walls and a expected opening of the its 30th anniversary and sculptures and photogra- Chancellor Blvd., Port
River in both energy door, she is more excited historic 1926-era, three- wants the public to share phy. There will be plenty Charlotte. Speakers will
efficiency and technologi- for the children and story building in January the day with them. They of food and beverages, include the sheriff’s
cal advancements. teachers. 2009. are having a “Family Fun raffles and a silent candidates. For more
Like these schools, East “The kids look over Day” from noon to 5 p.m. auction. Music per- information contact
has energy efficient there everyday so we E-mail: pstaik@sun-herald.com Oct. 26 at 41660 Horse- formed by Impulse. 941-743-0871.
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Edison State College Charlotte Campus facilities update
T
his is the second If you have visited the and will bring our fire monitoring and operation funds has caused us to cut
update this year for campus lately you may suppression system up to from off-campus will be back on some of our
the Facilities have noticed the orange code and increase the fire possible. The second unit landscaping and mainte-
Department at the fencing. This is due to the safety of our campus. of two chilled water plants nance projects. Please
Charlotte campus and relocation of our Fire This fall and early is scheduled for replace- bear with us as we adjust
good things are really
Bernie Department Connections winter we will be getting a ment during our winter to a new schedule.
happening here at Edison Krueger (FDC). The digging new Energy Management break, Dec. 20, 2008, Those are the Charlotte
State College. process to lay additional System (EMS) and chilled through Jan. 1, 2009. Since campus facilities high-
Earlier this year it was pipe has to be done by water plant (Chiller). Our they operate practically lights and it will keep us
mentioned that the tightened the schedule, hand to avoid damaging current EMS is obsolete 365 days a year they have busy for the next few
campus library was being but our team worked our underground fiber and replacement compo- accumulated thousands months. If you require
renovated. The renovation overtime to be ready for optic loop which handles nents are no longer of hours of operating time any information regarding
was completed on sched- students and faculty. The our data transmission manufactured. and Chiller 2 has reached Charlotte campus facili-
ule and looks fabulous! new look, including a services on campus. Hot Technical support will the end of its service life. ties, please contact me at
Contractors and Edison food-friendly study area, humid weather, lots of also be limited in the near The first unit was bkrueger@edison.edu or
staff worked feverishly to makes the new library a rain and large under- future, therefore we must replaced in December of call 941-637-5648.
meet the deadline of great place to study and ground boulders have all upgrade to a new system 2005 and with the instal-
being ready for the first “hang out.” The library is contributed to making which will vastly improve lation of the new unit, our Bernie Krueger is the
day of classes. Delays in open to the public, so this project a monumen- our building and grounds energy efficiency should physical plant coordinator
deliveries for new carpet please come to see for tal task. It is targeted to be automation systems. increase significantly. for Edison State College
and lighting fixtures yourself. completed by year’s end Much improved remote A reduction in state Charlotte Campus.
Kitties on parade: New gift shop for pets houses cat habitat
By DANA SANCHEZ to be unadoptable. Bowler of Englewood said
ASSISTANT ENGLEWOOD “Pierre is inspiration for she’s not a good candi-
EDITOR everything,” Colby said. date for cat fostering
ENGLEWOOD — “It’s all about Pierre. He because she gets attached
PawZazz, a gift shop for was a catalyst.” and can’t let go.
dog and cat lovers, is the EARS Executive Direc- “I just don’t want to
newest addition to tor Jim North hopes the give them up,” she said.
Dearborn Street’s mer- gift shop and cat habitat Jennifer Rinehart
chant community. It will become a prototype excitedly carried her
features a cat habitat for others in similar newly adopted kitten,
where adoptable kitties retail settings. Mischa, from the cat
can preen and prance The nonprofit organiza- habitat, eager to get
their way into people’s tion is looking for a 25- home and start playing.
hearts and homes. acre piece of land to buy She paused only long
The latest project of the or trade in rural DeSoto enough to rave about
nonprofit EARS Animal County to help house the facility.
Rescue Sanctuary, 1,500 to 2,000 adoptable “This place is fantastic,”
PawZazz and Pierre’s pets. Rinehart said. “It’s not a
Playroom celebrated a Once that land is found shelter. All these cats are
grand opening Saturday and developed for EARS, in foster homes. They’re
at 145 W. Dearborn St. animals will be brought never in cages. I
Throngs of supporters to shops like PawZazz, love that.”
visited the new building, where they will easily Two orange tabbies
recently remodeled with adoptable. named Pumpkin and
whimsical paintings and “The overriding con- Tiger reclined just out of
well-stocked shelves cern is to keep a fresh reach on a shelf high
adjacent to the EARS supply of animals,” North above the throngs. The
administrative office, said. last two remaining SUN PHOTO BY MOLLY DEMPSEY, mdempsey@sun-herald.com
which has been operating EARS has about 70 siblings in their litter,
at the location for about active volunteers. Many they are available Horan looks over the fence at possible adoptive parents at EARS during the adopt-a-thon
three years. were at the opening for adoption. Saturday at PawZazz, a gift shop for dog and cat lovers, which celebrated its grand opening
Festivities included free Saturday. Maryssa Plant, 11, the same day, at 145 W. Dearborn St., Englewood.
photos at a people-and- Sandy Dameron was wanted another kitty to
pet photo booth, courtesy thrilled with the add to the three she
T U R N YO U R T R A S H I N TO CA $ H !
TURN YOUR TRASH INTO CA$H!
of Gregg Busch.
ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS CALL (941) 206-1200
cat habitat. already has.
“It’s our treat. It’s for “There are things for “They’ll stay with you. advertisement advertisement
EARS,” Busch said. them to jump on and play They’re always there if
North Port cat watercol- with and hide in,” she you need them, like if by
orist and EARS board said. “It’s just such a nice you’ve had a bad day,” Russ Sebring
member Nancy Colby will place for them to social- she said.
have a permanent place ize and look out About 15 cats started Does your business qualify? Call 1-888-900-5960
to showcase her art at the the window.” out in the habitat in the
PawZazz gift shop. Cassie Wagner, 17, said morning — five found Flat Screen TV s Available At Lower Prices
Pierre, a deaf, one-eyed she’d love to take a cat permanent homes by I know many of you are on the
verge of buying a new LCD or
It makes sense to buy your
flat screen TV from a well-known
cat who inspired the home, but can’t because 11:30 a.m. plasma flat screen TV. Before local company who takes the
you buy, make sure you see the time to answer your questions
name for the cat habitat, home right now is a For more information outstanding TVs on sale at and can service you in the
was available for admira- college dorm room. about EARS and PawZazz, “Quality TV”, 14212 S. Tamiami
Trail in North Port, phone 426-1773.
future. “Quality TV” is a family
owned operation where they
tion throughout the day. “You can tell the cats call the EARS office at M Now celebrating their 37th year, care about your business. Mike
“Quality TV” has an outstanding at “Quality TV” can show what
He became the EARS look very happy all 941-475-0636. reputation in the community as one makes one brand better than
mascot after he was cuddled up,” Wagner said. E-mail: dsanchez@ of the top family owned electronics another and his company can
sales and service firms, and they re provide prompt service anytime
rescued and determined EARS volunteer Sue sun-herald.com one of the best places in the area you need it. “Quality TV” sells
you can go to buy high performance and installs Home Theater sys-
flat screen TVs. “Quality TV” tems and is an authorized Dish
| COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS offers the lowest prices around on
all size LCD and plasma TVs by
LG (20 inches to 60 inches), and
Network and DirectTV dealer/-
installer. They service all major
brands of TV, DVD and elec-
“Quality TV” sells top rated flat screen LCD owner Mike Morales will match tronics. In addition, “Quality TV”
Women’s Cancer raderie of others, and get the artist, view artwork and plasma TVs by LG at unbeatable lower or beat any price you see on the installs security cameras and
Support Group an overview of the GFWC and enjoy light refresh- prices. Pictured is Mike. same product line. alarm systems.
Woman’s Club of Port ments. The event will be
The Celebrate Life Ladies Charlotte, a nonprofit held at 3941 Tamiami If Your Car Breaks – See “Dr. D s Auto Repair”
Cancer Support Group is organization. Trail, Suite 3173 in Punta When your car breaks down, D s for years and most won t
you certainly want to take it to a let anyone else touch their car.
offering comfort and Attendees are not Gorda. RSVPs are appreci- reputable mechanic who knows You can trust Dr. D s for an
honest evaluation of your car s
friendship to all women obligated to become ated and more informa-
what he s doing. Here locally,
there s an excellent place you problem. Dean and Mike and
with all types of cancers as members or to dress up tion is available by calling can take your car to called Dr. their staff are all ASE certified
D s Auto Repair at 23415 and it s important to know they
well as cancer survivors. for the event. The GFWC 941-637-6787. Janice Ave. (Whidden Industrial use the finest quality parts and
guarantee their work. They can
Their next meeting will be Women’s Club is a volun- Park) in Charlotte Harbor,
phone 743-3677. repair and service any make of
held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 teer organization whose Elks’ Owners Dean Mintrone and car or truck, and utilize the
most advanced diagnostic
Mike True have a great repu-
a.m. Wednesday. They purpose is to promote and October Feast tation in the community and are equipment.
Dr. D s Auto Repair does
generally meet on the first provide charitable, two of the best auto mechanics
everything including computer
in this area. These guys always
Wednesday of each month educational and philan- The Deep Creek Elks service your car in a prompt, engine analysis, tune-ups, 4
engine overhauls, valve jobs,
at the Punta Gorda Isles thropic activities. They Lodge 2763 at 1133 courteous fashion, and charge
auto A/C work, brakes,
very sensible rates for quality
Civic Association, 2001 locally sponsor Hospice, Capricorn Blvd. in Deep work. Many people throughout
exhaust and all kinds of gen- Dr. D s Auto Repair is a full service shop
eral auto repairs. They always where they do repairs on all makes of vehi-
Shreve St. in Punta Gorda. Homeless Coalition, Creek will hold a week- Charlotte County have used Dr. do an outstanding job. cles. They do a wonderful job.
The guest speaker for the Special Olympics, Salva- end-long “October Feast” Q – My wife and I are getting up in Q – I m wanting to buy vertical blinds for my home, but
October meeting is VJ tion Army, Bread of Life, Friday and Saturday. years and we ve decided to downsize
our life and sell our antiques. Where
I ve never bought verticals before and really don t know
where I should go. Any suggestions?
Murty, clinical social S.T.A.R. and The Cancer There will be an Auto and can I sell our antiques and get a good
price?
A – My best advice is to contact Absolute Blinds Etc. at 2842
Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, phone 627-5444. Absolute Blinds
worker/psychologist. If Foundation as well as Bike show, voter registra- 1 ¦ A – You ll definitely want to contact Etc. sells superior quality vertical blinds for less money because
y Steve Duke, owner of Westchester Gold, they manufacture their own right here in Charlotte County and
you are interested in many others. tion drive, authentic 1 4200-F Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte pass on the factory-direct savings to you. They also offer an end-
(behind ABC Liquor), phone 625-0666. less selection of different styles and colors to choose from. In
speaking to the group or The clubhouse is located German food, 50/50s, and Now celebrating their 35th year, West- addition, Absolute Blinds is a Graber and Hunter Douglas priority
chester Gold is always buying antiques, dealer and they sell and install all styles of blinds, plantation shut-
attending a meeting, at 20271 Tappan Zee of course open enrollment jewelry, diamonds, pocket watches, ters, pleated shades, top treatments, cornices, draperies, wall-
contact 941-575-7266 or Drive, off Quesada for membership to the coins, paintings, art glass and more.
They purchase one piece or entire
paper and more. They also have a talented interior decorator on--
site who can help you select colors and coordinate the whole
941-637-7825. Avenue. The group holds Elks. Enjoy the live music estates. With Westchester Gold, you re
assured of receiving the best price for all
look.
monthly luncheon on Friday night by Just your valued possessions. Q – The carpeting in our home is
worn out. We want to replace it with
meetings and a games Friends, and Sound Q – I own a 40-foot motorcoach. It has numerous things hardwood or tile flooring. Where s a F
Woman’s Club’s Investments will entertain
on it that need to be repaired. I m looking for a reputable RV good place to go?
A – Be sure to visit “Friendly Floors” at I
M ,M.
E
enrollment day, as well as weekly service center that can service everything. Know anyone?
A – The place you want to take it to is Charlotte RV Service & 3785 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte,
crafts days. To attend the you on Saturday. Saturday Sales at 4628 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte, phone 883-5555. phone 941-624-0077. Now celebrating
their 22nd year, “Friendly Floors” has
The Woman’s Club of Tea, call 941-764-7087 or night will host a “Dance Charlotte RV Service & Sales is one of the largest and best RV
service centers in Southwest Florida. Owner Amos Slater and his been voted the area s #1 flooring dealer
Port Charlotte will hold a 941-456-3626. for a Cure” fundraiser. All outstanding staff have an excellent reputation, and these pros do
everything – major and minor repairs, service and upgrades, inte-
the past 4 years in a row in the “Best of
Charlotte”. They offer one of the finest
“Welcome Tea” at 2 p.m. the proceeds will go to the rior and exterior, top to bottom. They service all popular makes of selections of designer flooring including
better quality lines of carpet, floor tile,
motorhomes – diesels, gas and towables. You ll like the impressive
Friday. Although new Cancer Foundation. For service Charlotte RV provides. Pus, they have a terrific parts and marble, stone, hardwood and laminate
Fran Richardson more information call accessories store and on-line catalogue. They also consign and floorings. They also give a lifetime instal-
members are welcomed at Art Reception sell RVs for owners. Their website is www.charlottervservice.com. lation warranty. Their website is
www.friendlyfloors.com.
any time, October is a 941-764-6825. Q – The front of my car got banged up in a minor accident
and I need the name of a reputable auto body shop who Q – There s something seriously wrong with our home s
month when special The Edward Jones
F R E E ON L I N E
does good work. Can you give me the name of someone? air conditioning system. It won t blow cold air. Do you know
a reputable air conditioning company we can contact?
activities are held that are Investment office of Bob A – I encourage you to contact an outstanding place called
Jackie s Auto Body at 19888 Veterans Hwy. in Port Charlotte, A – One of the largest and finest full service air conditioning
C L A S S IF I E D A D S!
firms here in Charlotte County is a place called 4 Seasons Air
geared toward enlarging Quinn is holding a recep- phone 255-5967. Jackie s is one of the most trusted and best full
service auto body and paint shops in Charlotte County. They do Conditioning (phone 627-2132 or 474-4473). They ve been serv-
the membership. Atten- tion for local artist Fran fantastic work using the finest equipment and materials and are ing area homeowners for over 23 years and have an excellent
dees will be served a Richardson from 4:30 p.m. www.sunfleas.com also represented on the Preferred Insurance list. Jackie s Auto
Body does everything from minor repairs to major collision dam-
reputation in the community. 4 Seasons Air s experienced team of
technicians can repair all major brands of heating and cooling
equipment, and they re an authorized dealer for top rated Trane
age. Plus, they re also known for their beautiful custom paint
variety of teas and refresh- to 6:30 p.m. Friday. The Enter your own Internet ad for private jobs. Many local car dealers and car collectors use Jackie s Auto and Carrier air conditioners. Also, 4 Seasons Air charges very
reasonable rates and stands behind their work. Many local resi-
ments, enjoy the cama- public is invited to meet party merchandise under $500 Body exclusively. Their website is www.jackiesautobody.com.
dents use them. [CAC057664] 344177
Sunday, August 28, 2008/ The Sun FAMILY ALBUM www.sun-herald.com E/N/C Our Town Page 9
DEAR ABBY FAMILY ALBUM
Woman living in her Boevides-Reade Homan-Vannata Sturtevants celebrate 30
little sister’s shadow Beth Ellen Homan and Paris
Anthony Vannata of Cumming,
DEAR ABBY: I am the Ga. recently announced their
oldest of three sisters. engagement. They are planning a
The youngest has always September 26, 2008 wedding at
been the overachiever. Primrose Cottage in Roswell, Ga.
She graduated from high The couple plans to reside in
school and college early, Cumming.
was the first to be mar- Beth is the daughter of David
ried, and she’s having the and Wendy Homan. She graduated
first baby in the family. from Port Charlotte High School Berkley and Elaine Sturtevant
I have demonstrated and majored in business and will celebrate their 30th wedding
my pride in my sister by Dear Abby marketing at Belmont University anniversary on September 30,
attending all her celebra- in Nashville, Tenn. She is currently 2008. Berkley has lived in the area
tions. I have sent gifts, employed by Marriott Corp. for 48 years and Elaine has lived
helped to organize not and sibling appear working as a regional sales man- here for 31 years.
only parties, but also her hypnotized by the glare Mr. and Mrs. Ian Reade are ager. Elaine works in the billing
wedding and baby of her spotlight, you may pleased to announce the marriage Paris is the son of Anthony department at Murdock Family
showers. have to find your valida- of their son, Stacy, to Gina Beo- Vannata and Jan Madajewski. He Medicine and Berkley works as a
I recently announced tion outside your imme- vides, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. graduated from Point Pleasant specialty builder at Adams Broth-
to my mother and diate family — from Mario Beovides of Miami. The High School in Point Pleasant, N.J. ers Cabinetry.
middle sister that I am friends and your fiance’s wedding was held on September he majored in business adminis- Their children are: Ben (Susan)
planning to be married, family. I recommend you 13, 2008, in Miami at Sts. Peter tration at Kean University and of Baltimore, Md., Amy (Patrick) of
assuming we would all start now. and Paul Church with a reception Kennesaw State University in Baltimore and Berkley (Ronni) of
share the excitement we Dear Abby is written by and dinner at the Coral Gables Union, N.J. an Kennesaw, Ga. He Port Charlotte, Fla.
did for my sister. Not Abigail Van Buren, also Women’s Club. is currently employed by Ocean They have two grandchildren,
only did they show a known as Jeanne Phillips, The bridal party included four ATM working as vice president of Ryan and Ava and two granddogs,
complete lack of interest and was founded by her bridesmaids and groomsmen, a marketing and business develop- Gus and Gabi.
in my milestone, they mother, Pauline Phillips. ring bearer, and a flower girl. Over ment.
immediately changed the Write Dear Abby at two hundred family and friends, Poole-Jeffers
subject to my sister’s www.DearAbby.com or some from as far away as Califor- Davis-White
baby shower. I cannot P Box 69440, Los
.O. nia, Nova Scotia, and Canada,
help but feel hurt by this. Angeles, CA 90069. helped the couple celebrate. Stacy
Is the first milestone in a To order “How to Write is a graduate of Port Charlotte
family more celebrated Letters for All Occasions,” High School, and Florida State
than the others that send a business-sized, University. Stacy and Gina are
follow? — COMING IN self-addressed envelope, both graduates of the University of
SECOND IN ATLANTA plus check or money Miami School of Law, and are
DEAR SECOND: I don’t order for $6 (U.S. funds) practicing in Miami.
blame you for feeling to: Dear Abby — Letter After a honeymoon at the
slighted. It appears your Booklet, P Box 447,
.O. Sandals Resort, they will reside in
sister is the “golden Mount Morris, IL 61054- their Coral Gables home.
child” in your family. 0447. (Postage is included
Because your mother in the price.) Trabucchi-Shamasian
HELOISE Morissa Davis and Brett White of Morgan Poole and Jeremy
Punta Gorda, Fla., were married Jeffers, both of Katy, Texas, were
Drink mix on June 28, 2008, at McGregor married on June 21, 2008, on
Dear Heloise: The Baptist Church in Fort Myers. A Palm Island, Fla.
perfect “pitcher” for reception was held at the A reception was held at Palm
making drink mixes is an Grandezza Club. Following the Island Clubhouse. Following the
empty orange-juice wedding ceremony the couple wedding ceremony the couple
container. Fill it halfway spend their honeymoon in Maui spent their honeymoon in
with cold water. Careful- and Honolulu, Hawaii. Barbados.
ly pour the dry, pow- The couple plan to reside in She is the daughter of William
dered crystals into the Calusa Creek, Punta Gorda. and Cindy Poole of Angleton,
water. Fill the little Hints from Heloise Morissa is the daughter of George Texas. He is the son of Dan and
scoop with water to and Christi Davis. Brett is the son of Karen Jeffers of Rotonda West,
completely remove all Tommy and Marianne White. Fla.
use them instead. — Kelly Trabucchi and Paul The bride was given in marriage The bride was given in mar-
the mix. Put the cap on Callie, via e-mail
the bottle and shake Shamasian of Manchester, Conn., by her father. Others attending the riage by her father, William Poole.
well. — Gerry Mack, recently announced their engage- bride were: Amber Walter, Megan Others attending the bride were:
Chatham, Ill.
Test your ment. They are planning a May Gomes, Marin Davis (sister-in- Maid of honor, Katy Poole (sister).
Heloise hint IQ 2009 wedding at the Pavilion on law), Debra Teter (cousin), Melissa Bridesmaids were: Nicole
Flavored milk Crystal Lake in Middletown, Conn. White (sister-in-law), Lauryn Holmes, Mandy Hartman, Aman-
Dear Readers: When Kelly is the daughter of Roger Lowe, Casey Kennedy and Maid of da Hill, Allison Menefee, and
Dear Heloise: My dear cooking pasta as a hot (recently deceased) and Sandi Honor Elizabeth Lombardo and Ashley Smith. Flower girl was
mother taught me this dish (e.g., spaghetti), do Trabucchi of Chester, Conn. Kelly Maid of Honor Chanel Hanchey; Kaley Muller (niece of groom).
little trick: Instead of you add oil to the water? graduated from the University of and flower girls Lexee Smith Those attending the groom
struggling to clean the Should you spray veg- Connecticut in Chester, Conn., (cousin), Ana Cutrubus (cousin), were best man: Dan Jeffers
last vestiges of jams and etable oil or pour olive oil where she majored in early and Sophia Cutrubus. (father).
jellies out of jars, add on the cooked pasta? childhood development and Those attending the groom was Ushers: Marshall and Sam
milk and shake. A tasty Guess what? The education. She is currently best man, Timothy White (broth- Jeffers, (cousins of groom).
treat for kids of all ages. answer is no. If you add employed by The Children’s Place, er); Ushers: Jason Dill (brother) Groomsmen: Allen Poole (brother
— Virginia Stanton, oil to the pasta before or Inc. as a preschool teacher. John Berger, Jared Davis (brother- of Groom), Johnny Cokkineas,
Oceanside, Calif. after it is cooked, the red Paul is the son of Abraham and in-law), Bryan Ball, Brian Ziegler, Drew Collom, Shelby Ramsey,
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Bridge tender’s beating remains unsolved
By DANA SANCHEZ than a year later. morning of June 29, 2007, poker at the Eagles and
ASSISTANT ENGLEWOOD The physical pain he the bridge house was Moose lodges he
EDITOR suffers is bad enough, but covered in Reed’s blood. frequented.
ENGLEWOOD — At Reed also suffers from a She spent hours clean- He still sees a lady
least five people know sense of loss. The reason: ing it up and can still friend with whom he was
who beat Jerry Reed on He loved his job tending point to his fingerprints, in a relationship, “but it’s
the Manasota Bridge and the Manasota Bridge. which remain visible on not the same,” he said.
left him with a broken jaw Not everyone is suited the blue painted siding of “Social clubs were a
and bloody eye. to the work, according to the bridge where Reed very important part of his
No-one came forward Michele Marriott who struggled to get his life,” Marriott said. “I
with information about tends the bridge on the footing after the brutal knew the lady he was in a
the brutal beating that morning shift. beating. relationship with. They
took place late on the “You have to like Reed returned to work were a very loving couple.
night of June 28, 2007. yourself because if you for a week, but said he It was the hardships that
A group of teenagers don’t, you won’t make it,” found it nerve-wracking. caused the relationship to
had been jumping off the Marriott said. “You’re by “I couldn’t concentrate end.”
bridge several times a day yourself for eight hours. on anything,” he said. Reed can’t even dance
in the week leading to the On the other hand, you “This was a guy who any more.
attack, witnesses said. At have the best view in would have worked here “Yeah, we used to cut
about 11 p.m. on the Englewood.” ‘til the day he died,” quite a rug together, didn’t
night he was beaten, Pods of dolphins and Marriott said. we?” Marriott recalled as
some teenagers came to manatees with calves Marriott is surprised she visited with Reed in
jump from the bridge and sometimes pass through no-one has come forward the bridge house Friday.
Reed, who was 69 at the the Intracoastal Water- with information on the Reed wiped his eyes and
time, left the bridge way, which separates crime. A $1,000 Crime said “I have to take a pain
house to ask them to mainland Englewood Stoppers reward for pill.”
leave. from Manasota Key. A information leading to an Marriott is angry about
Two unidentified males distressed loggerhead arrest hasn’t resulted in the brutal beating.
SUN PHOTO BY DANA SANCHEZ, dsanchez@sun-herald.com
kicked and punched him turtle recently swam by. much. She is frustrated
in the face as he stood on Tenders called for help, “You’d think the way because she says the Jerry Reed gazes at the water from Manasota Bridge, where
the bridge, then hit him but by the time help kids speak to each other Sheriff’s Office takes so he worked as a bridge tender until he was savagely beaten
with a skateboard as he arrived the turtle had with My Space, someone long to respond to calls in June 2007. The crime remains unsolved.
lay on the ground, disappeared. would have said some- when bridge tenders call but it affected numerous on this case.”
struggling to get up. The bridge has opened thing,” Marriott said. to report people are others,” she said. “Nothing’s going to
Three witnesses stood 69 times so far this month “There was a private jumping off the bridge The Manasota Bridge come of this unless one of
and watched nearby, to let boats through. It’ll reward sitting out there as and angry because of the tenders share a special the five people that was
including a female, Reed probably be open 70 a carrot. It was never senselessness of the camaraderie. All are from intimately involved
recalled. None lifted a times by the end of the touched.” crime. Englewood, but Reed comes forward,” Marriott
hand to help him. None month. The investigation is still The bridge house log holds a special place in said.
of them tried to stop his This is a slow time of open and Sarasota book shows that jumping Marriott’s heart. Crime Stoppers of
assailants. None of them year and the economy is County Sheriff’s Office off the bridge resumed on “A younger person Sarasota, an independent
called police. down, so sport fishermen detectives won’t discuss July 22, less than a month would have recovered organization, offers a
The attack left Reed so aren’t going out much, the case. after Reed’s attack. On quicker,” she said. “It was $1,000 reward for infor-
disabled that he was Marriott explained. “Our detectives are July 26, 2007, the entry so heinous what was mation leading to an
unable to return to work, In her single busiest working on it,” said read: “Called police Re: 4 done to this man.” arrest in a felony. Go to
though he tried. He day, the bridge opened 14 Sarasota County Sheriff’s jumpers, some of whom Lesaltato asked anyone www.crimestoppersweb
suffered permanent times, Marriott recalled. Office spokesman Lt. are suspects in J.R.’s with information about .com/sarasota. Anony-
damage to his left eye. His This compares with the Chuck Lesaltato. “We’re battery.” the beating to come mous calls are accepted
sight remains blurry. He Albee Road Bridge, which still doing follow-ups but This crime touched forward. at 941-366-8477. Or call
can’t get rid of the had as many as 2,000 there’s not a lot of leads.” more than Reed, Marriott “Of course we’d like to the Sarasota County
headaches he has suf- openings in a month back Socially, Reed’s life has said. make an arrest, but we’d Sheriff’s Office 24-7 at
fered since the night he when gas was cheap. changed drastically since “Because of the stupidi- like to make a good 941-861-1701.
was beaten and still takes When Marriott came in the attack. ty of these teenagers, it arrest,” he said. “We really E-mail: dsanchez@
pain medication more to work early on the He no longer plays not only ruined Jerry’s life need some information sun-herald.com
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Foreclosures the key in home-sale recovery
By TERRY O’CONNOR 6,183 single-family homes sold in the last two condensation hits and
NORTH PORT ASSISTANT on the market as of months, which means the mold forms.” FLORIDA HOME SALES
EDITOR Friday. Broslat said the market is clearing off By contrast, builders Homes sales and percent)
NORTH PORT — 718 sales in the last 60 foreclosures faster than were stuck with thou- median home sale prices Punta Gorda 223 176 (21
plunged in August, accord- percent)
Sarasota County foreclo- days leave a 17-month any other home sale, said sands of unsold North ing to the Florida Multiple
sures are closing fast and inventory of single-family Garrett Kizer, Adams Port homes when the Listing Service. Year-to- AUGUST MEDIAN SALES
furiously, but otherwise homes in the Sarasota Homes general manager. market went flat. They are date, Florida real estate PRICE (decline)
the county has a 17- market. By contrast, he “The completed fore- in good to pristine agents sold 83,194 homes,
a 12 percent decline MSA August 2007 August
month inventory of said, just a four-month closures are definitely condition and are less of compared with 94,880 Change
homes and it’s about to inventory of foreclosures kicking up steam, as well a gamble than foreclo- through August 2007. Sarasota $291,400
get a lot fatter. is available. as the flat-out bank- sures, Kizer said. $218,200 (25 percent)
AUGUST HOME SALES Punta Gorda $186,500
Foreclosures are so The Sarasota-Braden- owned properties,” Kizer “New homes, if the (decline) $138,100 (26 percent)
dominating Florida home ton MLS reports 415 said. “If you’re a seller it’s builder has been realistic
sales they are crowding foreclosures over the last hard to compete with.” in pricing, are just as MSA August 2007 August SOURCE: Based on a
out other viable sales Change survey of Florida Realtor
two months, which is Kizer said homeowners, cheap, if not cheaper, Sarasota 779 551 (29 boards and associations.
options, such as building only a blip before the however, need to be than the bank-owned
a home or buying a storm, Broslat said. aware of the pitfalls of stuff,” Kizer said. “The Until the glut of fore- Lakes and Rotonda
previously owned home, “A zillion more are in buying foreclosed homes upside is the homes have closed homes is sold, the Meadows have seen sales
analysts say. And it’s the pipeline,” Broslat from banks, which tend been maintained and pricing lure will be too at prices under $5,000. If
going to get worse before said. “It’s just like an to be sold as is, with no offer a minimum of a strong for bargain you sell now, you’re going
it gets better. iceberg sort of thing.” guarantees. Mold, broken one-year warranty up to hunters to ignore in a to get ripped off.”
“The actual number of Florida will lose $1.5 windows, cracked walls 10 years.” depressed market, he Broslat advises sellers
foreclosures for sale are trillion — with a T — in and faulty utility connec- Clearing off the foreclo- said. to hold off putting their
pretty low right now property values before tions can cause costly sures remains key to Panicked or cash- homes on the market if at
because they are turning the market finishes fixes for the foreclosure reigniting demand for strapped sellers continue all possible.
over pretty quickly,” said stabilizing, Broslat said. buyer. homes, Broslat said. And deflating the market. This “Buyers are getting
Arthur Broslat, a real “That’s a lot of money “Some will take a little increased demand is is illustrated by the great prices because
estate analyst for in a state with a $600 money to fix. Some will irreplaceable in propping feeding frenzy going on in everyone is scared,”
RE/MAX. “A lot of buyers billion annual gross take a whole lot,” Kizer up sliding home values. Rotonda, Broslat said. Broslat said. “I’m sure
are only looking at domestic product,” he said. “A couple weeks “Things are going to “One buyer bought that those buying today
foreclosures because they said. “It will take at least a without air conditioning bottom out when the eight lots in Pine Valley will make a killing within
figure those are the best couple years.” and the house develops supply gets sucked up and White Marsh for five to 10 years.”
deals.” In North Port, 190 mold issues. The house and people start building $22,500 apiece,” he said. E-mail: toconnor@
Sarasota County had foreclosed homes were turns into an oven, new houses,” he said. “Rotonda Sands, Rotonda sun-herald.com
| WINNERS CIRCLE | BIRTHDAYS
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Friday Night Bridge
Winners on Sept. 15 winners on Sept. 12 were:
were: 1-Carl and Terry Sally Church, 5270;
Bialorucki; 2-Dottie Arlene Wolfram, 5100; Jini
Harrop, Ann Benmayor; Clayton, 4740. Sept. 19:
3-Paula Farr, Virginia Fred Kuss, 6110; Jini
McLewin. Sept. 17: 1-Sue Clayton, 5140; Marty
Jones, Paula Farr; 2- Lauer, 4610.
Charles Lapidus, George Sunday Double Deck
Renner; 3-Evelyn Palmer, Pinochle winners on
Virginia McLewin. Sept. Sept. 21 were: LaVaun
19: 1-Carl and Terry Berkland, 1649; Flo
Bialorucki; 2-Dottie Nelson, 1625; tie for 3rd
Harrop, Ann Benmayor; place, Virginia Clayton
3-Charles Lapidus, and Kathy Garbowicz,
Marilyn Grant. Happy 17th birthday to Brittany Happy 7th birthday to Nicholas Happy 11th birthday to Hunter
1523. Eleanor Gerow on her special day Lufkin on his special day Logan Pressley on his special day
Monday Pinochle Sept. 30. Sept. 14. Sept. 30.
Cultural Center of winners on Sept. 22 were:
Charlotte County 1-Wanda Tamulewicz,
735; 2-Lavaun Berkland,
Euchre winners on Sept.
665; 3-Ernest, 654.
19 were: 1-Mike Kekel, 82;
Pinochle winners on
2-Eunice Patureau, 69; 3- Sept. 16 were: 1-Ann
Mary Lewis, 68. Giero, 686; 2-Paolo
Duplicate Bridge Club Lombardo, 684; 3-Allan
winners on Sept. 16 were: Weithman, 652. Sept. 20:
The Gorden.-i ao 's
N/S: 1-Chuck Skarvan, 1-LaVaun Berkland, 699;
Earl Lewis; 2-Paula Farr, 2-Ann Giero, 652; 3-
Charles Lapidus; 3-Janet
10
Wanda Hutchinson, 645.
Propper, June Bowling. Sept. 23: 1-Ann Giero,
E/W: 1-Marilyn Grant, 665; 2-Allan Weithman,
Barbara Johnson; 2-Bill 664; 3-Sally Durbano,
Marten, John Avery; 3- 633.
Mary Chupak, Geraldine Tenth Annual Event!
Port Charlotte Cribbage
Brooks. Sept.18 (a.m.): 1- Club 147 winners on
Barbara and Harry Sept. 24 were: Alice
Schuster; 2/3-Dick Patenaude, Genevieve
Locker, Bert Rockower; Haseltine, Jim Marshall,
2/3-Dave and Jan Atkin- 14; Joe Cornelissen, 13;
son. Sept. 18 (p.m.) N/S: John Kelly, 11.
1-Juzia Zdrokowski, Dalia
Avery; 2-Zenon Shpon,
Wednesday Night
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Chuck Skarvan; 3-Earl winners on Sept. 24 were:
and Susan Lewis. E/W: 1- Wanda Hutchinson, 1721;
Florence Burns, Audrey Kathy Garbowicz, 1720;
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Seay; 2-Tricia Crounse, Pete Shopa, 1647.
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Dottie Harrop; 3-Helen Thursday Night Double
Sullivan Mike Labick. Deck Pinochle winners
Wednesday Afternoon on Sept. 25 were: Mary
Bridge winners on Sept. Lewis, 1705; Ann Giero,
17 were: Connie Oberlan- 1630; Bill Marsh, 1566.
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Gorda returns to Fisher- Antique Auto show PLUS: Putting Contest to benefit Autism Society of Southwest Florida
men’s Village with their
Reg flonnn
newly created Organic Fishermen’s Village will
Greenmarket held from be the host to the next
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Peace River Region AACA
every Wednesday from Antique Auto Show. A
Nov. 5 to April 29. The unique selection of Dwp completed loan and check at Pat Charlotte County Cfub
market will be held in the restored antique and
classic automobiles will
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Center Court at the
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Esplanade in Punta to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 in Fisher- Players Names: Phone Number:
Gorda. In addition to the men’s Village parking lot,
Worden Farm certified- adjacent to the Village
1. -
organic fruits, vegetables, entrance. This show is
herbs, and flowers, new being held in honor of
Greenmarket products Veterans Day to salute all 2.
featured will include veterans who have served
seafood from Andy’s our country as well as
Island Seafood of Mat- those currently serving in
3.
lacha, a wide variety of the military.
breads from the Artisan Admission is free and the 4.
Bread Company of Fort public is cordially invited
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| WEEKLY RECORD
■ CITY COUNCIL caged panther exhibit. half, oatmeal, juice, low-fat fresh baked roll, choice of Charlotte, Sept. 18. Boy, to Richard and
AGENDA 5. A Resolution of the milk. fruit or juice, low-fat milk. Girl, to Nichole Nicole Reed, Port Char-
City Council of the City of Thursday — French Thursday — Cheese or Hostetler, Englewood, lotte, Sept. 22.
Punta Gorda City Punta Gorda authorizing toast sticks or choice of pepperoni pizza, tossed Sept. 18. Boy, to Danny and
Council Agenda, Regular submission of a 50/50 cereal with muffin, oat- salad, green peas, choice Boy, to Jason and MariLee Doeler, Port
Meeting, Council Cham- matching grant to the meal, juice, low-fat milk. of fruit or raisins, low-fat Elizabeth Chatfield, Charlotte, Sept. 22.
bers, City Hall, 326 W. Florida Department of Friday — Sausage and milk. Arcadia, Sept. 18. Girl, to Lance and
Marion Ave., Wednesday, Environmental Protection egg or choice of cereal, Friday — Champburg- Boy, to Joseph Lee Sr. Elizabeth Cowart, North
Oct. 1, 2008 for the Florida Recreation oatmeal, juice, low-fat er, lettuce, tomato and and Linda Wilcox, Port Port, Sept. 23.
NOTE: Anyone wishing Development Assistance milk. pickle, potato gems, Charlotte, Sept. 18. Boy, to Alan Handrinos
to address the Council on Program (FRDAP) grant choice of fruit, low-fat Girl, to Ryan and Maria and Carly Bohane, Port
any agenda item may do for the acquisition of land Lunch milk. Day, North Port, Sept. 19. Charlotte, Sept. 23.
so at the appropriate time for a mixed use recre- Boy, to Christopher and Boy, to Ryan Wolfe and
during the meeting. Those ational trail; and authoriz- Monday — Chicken ■ BIRTHS Ellaina Klinger, Rotonda Teia Hackley, Cape Coral,
who choose to speak must ing execution of the nuggets, rice Pilaf, broccoli West, Sept. 21. Sept. 23.
state their name for the application by the City or mixed veggies, choice Boy, to Timothy and Boy, to Jason Freeman Boy, to Gabriel and
record. Each person will Manager and providing an of fruit, low-fat milk. Lynda Wilburn, Punta and Marissa Castronova, Natalie Browning, Port
be allowed to speak once effective date. Tuesday — Hot dog on Gorda, Sept. 12. Port Charlotte, Sept. 22. Charlotte, Sept. 24.
. Keep up with
on each subject up to a 6. A Resolution of the bun, potato gems or Boy, to Kevin and
maximum of three City Council of the City of
Punta Gorda approving
baked beans, baby
carrots with ranch dip,
Yvette Parkosewich, Port S
minutes. Charlotte, Sept. 17.
9 a.m., CALL TO
ORDER
the Lease Agreement
between the City of Punta
Gorda and Harbor Bridge
choice of fruit, low-fat
milk, oatmeal cookie.
Wednesday — Country
Girl, to Saad and
Hanady Kawasmeh, LOCAL HAPPENINGS in Let’s Go
INVOCATION North Port, Sept. 18.
PLEDGE OF ALLE- MMO Inc.; authorizing the steak, mashed potatoes Boy, to Justin Boyle
S
every Thursday S
GIANCE Mayor to sign the agree- and gravy, green beans, and Samantha Cole, Port
I. PROCLAMATION & ment and providing an
PRESENTATIONS effective date.
A. Proclamations
1. 4-H Week
REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ONE OR MORE
2. Fire Prevention Week BUSINESS
A. Road Sign Reduction
OF THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: PROPOSED
3. World Habitat Day
B. Presentations Plan
B. A Resolution of the
CHANGES TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND
1. Introduction of
Board/Committee City Council of the City of
Punta Gorda approving
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS,
Nominees
COMMUNITY REDE- the City of Punta Gorda DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT OR
VELOPMENT AGENCY Declared State of Emer-
A. Roll Call gency (D.S.E) Reporting CHANGES THERETO, REZONINGS, PRELIMINARY
and Pay Policy as amend-
PLATS, STREET AND PLAT VACATIONS
B. Approval of Minutes
1. Special Meeting of ed and providing an
Sept. 17, 2008 effective date.
C. CRA Project Status NEW BUSINESS A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSALS AND PETITIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE
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this item are considered to An Ordinance pursuant to Section 163.3187(1)(C), Florida Statutes, for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the
be routine and action will 4. Police Officers’ Charlotte County Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Commercial Center, for property located north
be accomplished by one Pension Board of Dundee Road, south of US 17, east of Kentucky Avenue and west of Minnesota Avenue, , in the Punta Gorda area;
motion without separate 5. Punta Gorda Isles containing 1.9± acres; Commission District II; Petition No. PA-08-08-35; applicant: J & M Enterprise LLC.
discussion of each item. If Canal Advisory Committee
Z-08-08 -36 Quasi-Judicial Commission District II
a member of the Council 6. Punta Gorda Housing An Ordinance pursuant to Section 125.66 and 166.41, Florida Statutes, amending the Charlotte County Zoning Atlas
desires discussion, that Authority from Mobile Home Conventional (MHC) to Commercial Intensive (CI), for property located north of Dundee Road, south
item(s) will be removed B. Nominations of US 17, east of Kentucky Avenue and west of Minnesota Avenue, , in the Punta Gorda area; containing 1.9± acres;
from the Consent Agenda 1. Board of Zoning Commission District II; Petition No. Z-08-08-36; applicant: J & M Enterprise LLC.
and considered separately. Appeals – Alternate PA-08-08-37 Legislative Commission District III
A. CITY CLERK’S C. Appointments An Ordinance pursuant to Section 163.3187(1)(C), Florida Statutes, for an amendment to the Future Land Use Map of the
OFFICE 1. Code Enforcement Charlotte County Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Commercial Corridor, for property located north
1. Approval of Minutes: Board of S. McCall Road., south of Grouse Avenue, east of David Boulevard, and west of Meadow Lane, in the Englewood
POLICY AND LEGIS- Area, containing 1.45± acres; Commission District III; Petition No. PA-08-08-36; applicant: David Street, LLC.
a. Budget Public Hear-
ing of Sept. 16, 2008 LATION Z-08-08-38 Quasi-Judicial Commission District III
b. Regular Meeting of A. Mayor An Ordinance pursuant to Section 125.66 and 166.41, Florida Statutes, amending the Charlotte County Zoning Atlas from
Sept. 17, 2008 B. Councilmember Office, Medical, Institutional (OMI) and Residential Single Family 3.5 (RSF-3.5) to Commercial General (CG), for
Comments property located north of S. McCall Road, south of Grouse Avenue, east of David Boulevard, and west of Meadow Lane,
B. LEGAL DEPART- in the Englewood Area, containing 1.7± acres; Commission District III; Petition No. Z-08-08-37; Applicant: David Street,
MENT CITIZENS’ COMMENTS LLC.
1. Monthly Litigation NOTE: Anyone wishing
Report to address the Council PP-08 -06-01 Quasi Judicial Commission District II
may do so at this time. Robert N. McQueen Trustee and John D. McQueen Trustee have applied for a Preliminary Plat for a subdivision,
2. Statement of Allen, Interstate Commerce Park, consisting of 16 commercial lots in Section 21, Township 41, Range 23. The site is currently
Norton & Blue, P.A. for Those who choose to partially developed under land leases. The site, consisting of 41.35 acres, more or less, is located west of I-75, east of the
services rendered through speak must state their horse arena and Indian Spring Drive, and north of Jones Loop Road, in Commission District II.
Aug. 31, 2008. name for the record.
3. Statement of the Law Citizens will be allowed no PV 08-07-13 Legislative Commission District II
more than three minutes Omni Airport, LLC, 4 Charlotte LLC, Environmental Underground, Inc., and Rick Treworgy, LLC have applied for a Plat
Office of Brendan Bradley, Vacation to vacate a portion of Woodland Acres and a portion of Woodland Estates subdivisions, more specifically Lots 1
P.A. for services rendered to express their opinion. and 3 of Block A in Woodland Estates, together with Lots 1 and 2 of Block I and Lots 1 and 2 of Block J in Woodland
during July 2008. ADJOURNMENT Acres, and a portion of North Boundary Boulevard, Foye Boulevard, Palmetto Road and Central Drive. The site,
4. Request for Injunction At public hearings, any consisting of 14.67 acres, more or less, is located in Section 14, Township 41 South, Range 23 East in Commission
member of the audience District II.
- 390 Sorrento Court,
Punta Gorda. who wishes to speak will PV 08-08-15 Legislative Commission Dist. III
5. Request for Injunction be recognized and heard. David Street LLC has applied for a Plat Vacation to vacate Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 3984 of Port Charlotte Subdivision
– 501 E. Olympia Ave., If a person decides to Section 72 as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 28 of the Public Records of Charlotte County, Florida, along with Lots 6, 7, 8
appeal any decision made and 9 of Block 5199 of Port Charlotte Subdivision Section 95, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 1A of the Public Records
Punta Gorda. of Charlotte County, Florida. The site, consisting of 1.69 acres, more or less, is located north of the North Access Road
C. GROWTH by the City Council, such (north of McCall Road), east of David Boulevard, and west of Meadow Lane, in Commission District III.
MANAGEMENT person will need a record
1. Formal Yearly Report of proceedings, and for PV 08-08-16 Legislative Commission District I
such purpose the person Patricia Roebuck Swindle and Mark Stephen Roebuck, as Trustees, have applied for a plat vacation to vacate a portion of
under the Insurance Resubdivision of Tamiami Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 24 of the Public Records of Charlotte County,
Service Organization may need to ensure that a Florida, lying within the northwest corner of Section 34, Township 40 South, Range 27 East, Charlotte County, Florida,
(ISO)/Community Rating verbatim record of pro- more particularly described as the northwest 1/4 of Section 34, Township 40 South, Range 27 East, less and except Lot 24
Service (CRS) Program. ceedings is made which of Block 39; Lots 30 and 31 of Block 27; Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 29; Lots 1 and 2 of Block 30; Lots 1, 2 16, and 17 of
2. A Resolution of the record includes the Block 44; Lot 8 of Block 44, and Lots 31 and 32 of Block 40, along with that portion of Carlinda Street bound by the
testimony and evidence south line of said plat to the north right of way line for Tamiami Avenue, that portion of Tamiami Avenue running from
City Council of the City of the west right of way line of Carlinda Street to the east boundary of Penobscot Street, that portion of Penobscot Street
Punta Gorda reaffirming upon which the appeal is from the south boundary of Tamiami Avenue to the north boundary of Florida Avenue, as well as that portion of Penobscot
the Charlotte County/City to be based. Street from the south boundary of Tamiami Avenue to the south boundary line of Lot 32 of Block 40 and the south
of Punta Gorda Local boundary line of Lot 2 of Block 41, and that portion of Florida Avenue from the west boundary of Penobscot Street to the
east boundary of Samoset Street, that portion of Samoset Street from the south boundary of Florida Street to the south
Mitigation Strategy as the ■ ELEMENTARY boundary of Sarasota Avenue. The site, located south of Bermont Road and east of S.R. 31, consists of 159.337 acres,
formal guide for the City of SCHOOL MENUS more or less and is located in Commission District I.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
defend our role in the electoral pro- How far would Palin desire and passion to The facts: Sen. Obama not at all. I believe in the
cess. Newspaper recommendations of set us back? improve the Sheriff’s Office sponsored the 2007 ethics free enterprise system, but
candidates for public office are as old for both the citizens of reform legislation curbing think this has gone on for
as the institution itself. While some Editor: Charlotte County and the the influence of lobbyists, far too long.
readers, candidates and their support- I was raised in a Christian employees who work there. enacted into law this year; There seems to be no
ers oppose our role or any newspaper’s evangelical community. I support Ken DeVries 100 he proposed legislation answer to what needs to be
role in elections, we believe newspa- Magazines, radio, television, percent on his issues of which was enacted this year done. Both political parties
pers play an important role in the movies, alcohol, Roman community policing, providing improved health have their ideas for what
process and will continue to make Catholicism, Judaism, etc., increasing the number of care for recovering soldiers; might be done, but there is
recommendations. were all condemned. Even deputies patrolling our with Sen. Lugar, Sen. little in the way of hope in
as a child I knew that our streets by evaluating all Obama sponsored legisla- the near future. The thing
We want to be as transparent as
church had a very dark view existing programs and tion that was enacted in that bothers me the most is
possible about how recommendations reallocating resources back 2007 to keep WMD and how the prices go up so
of the world. When I hear
are made. This is how it works. Mem- news like the Jonestown to the street where feasible. other dangerous weapons rapidly but fall at a snail’s
bers of our editorial board meet with deaths, Planned Parenthood Ken DeVries has a zero out of the hands of terror- pace, even after there has
candidates for public office and discuss bombings, the Waco tolerance for DUI offenders ists. In 2006, Sen. Obama been no damage to the fuel
the candidates’ backgrounds and many tragedy, Mormon pre-teen and will increase enforce- worked with Republicans to supplies.
of the issues pertinent to that office. polygamist wives and ment through saturation pass legislation which We need major oil compa-
Based on those interviews and our Muslim suicide bombings, I patrols looking for impaired became law improving nies to explain the way they
collective knowledge of the issues and think back to the primitive drivers, not DUI check- services for the homeless. operate. One way to get
candidates through personal experi- doctrines of that church. points that require excessive Sen. Obama sponsored a their attention would be for
ence and our news reporting, we offer As a biology teacher, personnel, are not cost bill ensuring that wounded each one of us who is fed up
our readers brief thoughts on each Jehovah’s Witnesses told me effective and are intrusive to veterans recovering in to flood them with e-mails,
candidate and our reasons for recom- that teaching the principles law obeying citizens. military hospitals do not letters and phone call as to
mending one over another (or others.) of evolution, a basis of Ken DeVries will bring have to pay for meals or how this happens. I feel
We believe all candidates for public biology, agriculture and common sense law enforce- phone calls to family they owe the American
office are performing a vital function of medicine was sinful. Sev- ment back to our communi- members; it was enacted in public solid answers and
enth Day Adventists said ty through sound fiscal 2005. reasons why it is the way it
self-governance and often express our
they could not permit blood management of the budget. As a state senator, he is. Any knowledge they can
appreciation both personally and in transfusions, and could not Ken DeVries is running a championed a Kid Care give could only improve our
our recommendations. But we would eat “bloody” beets. I knew clean and positive cam- program to assist children view of them.
be remiss if we did not also try to give Christian Science members paign and refuses to enter of the working poor, which Len LaFlam
readers the benefit of decades of who rejected the germ into negative attacks against was passed in 2003. In 1999, Punta Gorda
collective experience covering and theory of disease. his opponents. I also like Sen. Obama was the lead
commenting on local government. Where Sarah Palin fits in Ken’s approach as a no sponsor of a bill which was New air carrier
That local knowledge is one of the the spectrum of religious party affiliated candidate passed into law that welcomed by many
factors in our decision not to make extremism is difficult to say. (NPA), representing all reduced the tax burden on
recommendations in presidential Book banning, commercial citizens of Charlotte County, poor working families. In Editor:
races. In those contests, our sources of exploitation of women by which will take the politics 1998, he sponsored state I know of at least 50
information are seldom more authori- beauty pageant promoters, out of the sheriff’s position. legislation which was signed people in the northern
tative or direct than what is available to “Christian” parables over Trish Kehoe into law that put a ban on Indiana and southern
principles of science are all Port Charlotte gifts with greater campaign Michigan area that are
our readers. While we respectfully
acceptable to her. She finance disclosure. That’s excited that Direct Air has
disagree with those who would have us claims to be pro-life, but is the real Barack Obama —
Doesn’t feel sorry plans to fly into Charlotte
recuse ourselves from making local pro-war. She does not an experienced legislator, County airport.
recommendation, we also have for the big guys
condemn alcohol, but is ready to lead. As property owners and
declined to weigh in on national races aligned with a candidate Editor: Teresa Jenkins visitors to the area we find it
despite calls for us to offer our views in whose political career has I see that the stock market Punta Gorda difficult to fly into the area.
those contests. been financed by his beer- went down 504 points. I The major carriers con-
We give our readers considerable distribution fortune. She is really feel sorry for the small Oil companies stantly change flight sched-
credit for their abilities to process more accepting of teen investor who has had owe us explanation ules, and coming from a
input on candidates from a variety of pregnancy and venereal payroll deductions for their small area we must make at
sources, including friends, media disease than she is of health 401k looking forward to a Editor: least one transfer. The trip
reports and first-hand interactions at education. These things we small amount of money I stand in contempt of the then becomes a 4- to 6-hour
forums and public meetings. We also know. after retirement, but I don’t major oil companies who journey.
What we don’t know is feel sorry for the “fat cats” raise prices when there is a Alegent flies into Clearwa-
understand that some readers trust our
how far back she would set who caused this whole major holiday or when there ter, but you have a 90-minute
judgment and give our recommenda- our country in foreign problem in the first place! is the threat of a hurricane. drive on racetrack I-75. The
tions significant weight as they make policy, science, medicine, It’s all about their greed. I have been in the auto- major carriers at twice the
up their minds. We do not take this agriculture and technology You can’t continually hurt motive industry for 32 years cost fly into Sarasota and
responsibility lightly, but nor do we if she is elected. The the little guy and not pay for and have seen the trends in Fort Myers if you want to
believe that influence can deliver prospect should scare all it eventually. sales that depend on the spend a day of your life in an
victory to a particular candidate except voters. Gloria A. Lee stock market, the economy airport or airplane.
in unusually close races where several John M. Halvorsen Port Charlotte and the price of oil and gas. Airports are the lifeline to
hundred votes tip the scales out of tens Englewood Now that we are in such a industry, jobs and exposing
of thousands of votes cast. The real Obama low point in the economy, the area to investment and
We understand that the above may DeVries represents has experience the price of oil and gas is a better life for the resi-
not change someone’s mind about the all county citizens more evident. Many of us dents. The area certainly
role we play in elections, but we think Editor: get by from paycheck to needs all of this.
Editor: Remember Sarah Palin’s paycheck and don’t under- Many of us snowbirds are
it’s important for readers to know we
I am supporting Ken acceptance speech about stand how it’s possible for excited about this new
take their input seriously. We take DeVries for Charlotte Senator Obama: “It’s easy to gas to go up 20 cents in one opportunity. My wife and I
elections just as seriously and because County sheriff this election forget that this is a man day on speculation alone. already have our reserva-
of that we will continue to make year because I know Ken who has authored two When gas becomes one of tions made for the next
recommendations to encourage DeVries to be an honest and memoirs but not a single the major expenditures of year.
candidates to participate and voters to sincere individual. major law or reform — not our personal budget we are Jack Keener
cast ballots. Ken DeVries has a true even in the state Senate.” left to pay other bills late or Port Charlotte
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Bully politics threatens civil discourse
I James Abraham
was driving along Tamiami Trail in Alaskan women who hid from their the outrage?
Port Charlotte the other day with a bullies. Am I alone in my wonder at this sorry
friend of mine who was complaining Abraham is a book Who wouldn’t want to hunker in the version of civics? What has our democ-
about her landlord, who refuses to broker and former Sun bunker? Yet, how slack have we become racy come to when the bad guys have
allow my friend to post a “Barack staff member. as a society if we accept such a grotes- radio shows and the good guys (or
Obama for President” sign in her front E-mail him at Book- query of political discussion? Where is women) have to wear masks?
yard. broker@hotmail.com.
The landlord’s an Obama fan who
plans to vote for him come November. who supports the
But she’s worried that vandals would rip governor. The announc-
up the sign, and her yard in doing so. er then described the women as “baby-
She doesn’t want her property damaged killing maggots.”
for the sake of making her political The organizers began receiving
beliefs heard. threatening phone calls. When a
Earlier in the year, around the corner television news crew interviewed one of
and up Olean Boulevard from my the women, she was photographed C4 I e
? MY
friend’s place, a couple who had paint- masked behind those electronic blurs WrM ck HaND
ed their Obama sentiments on their videographers use to hide a person’s
fence found their freedom of speech features. Here’s a web link to see for
curtailed by vandals. So I can under- yourself: www.youtube.com/
stand the landlord’s concern. watch?v=G8pewzwBybc.
I’ll say at this point that I’m a Demo- Years ago, when I was an editorial
crat who respects the enlightened writer at a local newspaper, the editorial
policies of both Democratic and board found out that a man was tracking
Republican leaders of vision. I write not down the phone numbers of letter
about partisan politics, but about writers he characterized as “liberals” and
something that transcends both parties harassing them. I argued that we should VIP ,
and could bring them both to their do something to protect readers brave
knees. enough to write, but the consensus was Wcn.'
I refer to the politics of hate and that we hadn’t a legal leg to stand on. >_ .
intimidation, which will eventually As I mentioned, I’m an old-line OAR
drive decent people from the political Democrat and proud to say so. But
arena. political intimidation is not a partisan
I think about another example of thug issue. When dissent draws bullies and
politics far from here, in Alaska. There, a free speech becomes a matter of fists
group of women planning a rally and foul language, how far have we
against the policies of Gov. Palin, the strayed from what we call democracy?
Republican vice-presidential candidate, I think of the sadly practical decision
en?l'?rkr b ?
had their names and phone numbers of the landlord I mentioned earlier, or
read over the air by a talk show host the grim logical conclusion by the
What exactly is community policing?
T Bill Cameron
his campaign season, you have hood. The Sheriff’s Office divides for three different police agencies, all of
been hearing a lot about “commu- Charlotte County into three main which practice agency wide community
nity policing” as candidates for Cameron is a candi- geographic districts. Within those policing. I am one of only a few police
Sheriff throw the term around as if they date for Charlotte districts are 16 neighborhood patrol managers in Southwest Florida who are
have miraculously discovered the holy County sheriff. zones. Each of those 16 zones has its nationally trained and certified as
grail of crime prevention all by them- own patrol team of officers that police instructors for the U.S. Dept. of Jus-
selves. Community Policing has existed Community policing that zone 24 hours a day, seven days a tice/Regional Community Policing
for as long as there have been organized has been known by week. They know what belongs and what Institute. I have been sent to police
police agencies. It is nothing new and is many names over the does not belong, and they get to know agencies around the state to teach their
it not the end all/fix all to society’s ills. years. Whether you refer the people who live and work in their officers how to improve their communi-
But it is and always has been a very to is as neighborhood policing, commu- zones. In addition to the zone teams, ty partnerships and facilitate communi-
effective method of policing neighbor- nity oriented policing, problem oriented each of the districts has additional ty problem solving. So I probably have a
hoods. policing, or zone team policing, it means officers that work directly with the better working knowledge and more
Many of you will remember the beat the same thing. It is a philosophy of community organizations like neighbor- experience in community policing than
cops of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. They police and community members hood watch, home owners associations, most. And I will tell you that your
were the epitome of community police working together to solve problems that business watch groups, churches and Sheriff’s Office is one of the best I have
officers. But by the 70s, the radio police affect their community in order to the like. Those officers act as communi- ever seen.
car and necessity for police to be able to maintain a desired quality of life. ty liaisons and they bring information to The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
cover much wider patrol areas than The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, and from the neighborhoods on local is most committed to community
could be covered on foot took the police like practically every police agency in the concerns and crime trend information. oriented policing and they do it right.
off the sidewalks and into cars that raced country, has always subscribed to a They also provide advice and training The officers are very effective and the
by from one call to another. The neigh- community oriented policing philoso- on the most effective crime prevention community is extremely receptive to
borhood police officer was gone. By the phy. It starts with assigning officers, and neighborhood security strategies. working with their Sheriff’s Office for the
1980s, police professionals recognized detectives, and supervisors to work the Sometimes, the only thing a community good of the community. We tackle
that they lost something very valuable. same patrol areas and neighborhoods is experiencing is a nuisance barking problems big and small together every
They lost their personal connection to every day so they can become familiar dog, and other times there have been day, and because of that, Charlotte
the people they serve. So, community with the area, the people, and the some car burglaries that have occurred. County remains one of the best places
policing as a philosophy was re-born. A businesses in that community. Those No matter how big or small the issue, to live in the country.
hybrid of the walking beat cop and the officers are then empowered to develop the officers work to solve the problem Thank you all for your support of your
patrol car cop emerged and officers were partnerships with members of their hand in hand with the community deputies and for taking the time to get
once again working with their citizens to assigned community to address the members. involved in your community. None of us
solve community concerns. concerns of that particular neighbor- In my 25-year career, I have worked can do it alone. Stay Safe.
Inaction is not an option with financial crisis
I David Broder
n the greatest crisis to confront the tions of financial markets — Dodd and reflect the reputation of individual
American economic system in Frank? members — which may be true but is
three-quarters of a century, it is Broder’s e-mail The reason, I have to believe, is that not really a response.
notable that the leaders of the two address is public disdain for Congress and its top I think that institutional reputation
elected branches of the federal govern- davidbroder@wash- leaders is as great as the disillusion- has been damaged by two things: the
ment have not been calling the signals. post.com. ment with the president. sense that Democrats and Republicans
George W. Bush, Nancy Pelosi and From the high hopes that greeted the would rather score partisan points off
Harry Reid have not gone AWOL, but calmed public nerves Democratic takeover of the Senate and each other than look for ways to work
they have stepped back to permit and bought precious House in November 2006, there has together; and the frustration at
deputies with greater expertise and time for the remedies grown, month by month, a sense of Congress’ inaction on the big issues of
fewer acquired scars to take the lead in to take effect. disillusionment with the performance greatest concern to voters.
figuring out a solution. We know why George Bush has not of this Congress. Bush has a roughly For two years, Congress has done
Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, attempted to play that role in this 30-percent job approval; Congress is at nothing but acquiesce in Bush’s deci-
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben crisis. The last 44 months, since his least a dozen points below that. sions on Iraq and Afghanistan, despite
Bernanke, Sen. Chris Dodd and Rep. second term began, have so depleted Last week, just before this financial public weariness with those wars. Basic
Barney Frank have been at the center Bush’s personal credibility and political crisis burst into public view, I sat down systems — health care, transportation,
of the dialogue, and, as this is written, influence that he is crippled as a with Steny Hoyer, the Maryland Demo- immigration, education, energy — have
the burden is on their shoulders to national leader. His own party, at its crat who is the able majority leader of become increasingly expensive even as
rescue Wall Street and all the enterpris- nominating convention, could barely the House of Representatives. they have failed to deliver promised
es and individuals whose fortunes rest bring itself to acknowledge him. He handed me a prepared list of the results. And Congress has failed to
on the functioning of that financial Attaching his name to almost any achievements of this Congress. It was improve them — or even to bring
center. proposition costs it public backing, not a shabby compendium. The substantive remedies to a vote.
Seventy-five years ago, when FDR rather than attracting support. economic stimulus measure, the It is because of that persistent failure
entered the White House and immedi- Paulson and Bernanke are not minimum wage boost, student loan that Congress cannot afford to delay for
ately confronted a banking crisis charismatic figures, but it clearly is legislation, the new GI bill, new ethics long taking up and passing the finan-
brought on by the Great Depression, better to have their names attached to rules and a dozen or more other laws to cial bailout legislation urged by the
his Treasury secretary, Henry Morgen- the rescue plan than Bush’s. “improve the lives of the American administration. It can tinker with the
thau, was on the front lines. But no But how do you explain the transfer people” were highlighted. details, but inaction is not an option.
one doubted that it was Roosevelt who of authority from Pelosi and Reid to When I asked Hoyer how then he John McCain and Barack Obama are
was making the key decisions, and it the chairmen of two congressional explained the terrible reputation of this creatures of Congress. Neither of them
was the president’s own voice that committees that supervise the opera- Congress, he insisted that it did not can afford to let it flunk this test.
Maggie
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AUTHENTIC MAINE
LOBSTER BAKE
Of all the tasty fundraisers, the This is the eighth year that the manager, can feel pleased with
Charlotte County Historical Center CCHC Society has held the bake and their fundraiser. Once again, as
Society’s Authentic Maine Lobster for almost that period of time, Jeff they have for years, Dianne
Bake has to rank right up there Collins, the Golden Hippo has McCombs and Stan Munson
among the leaders. “Uncle Jim” provided the music for dancing and donated their time and expertise as
and a passel of his family came up his popular Trivia questions. It’s a bartenders. No party would be
from Fort Myers with more than great segue between the music and complete without the live auction
100 Maine lobsters, steaks, chicken waiting for the dinner to be served, conducted by Charlotte County’s
breasts to create the “bake.” Along even if our table didn’t get one Auctioneer extraordinaire, Phil
side the meats and a vegetarian correct answer. We did better eating. Wilson. He can turn an, “I don’t
Steve Haugen with Cindy Joseph. platter, there were “sides” of baked It was a perfect evening for a want it, I don’t need it,” into a
potatoes, corn, hard boiled eggs, party at the Port Charlotte Beach “gotta have it” and the hands keep
coleslaw, steamed clams and Complex … a cloudless blue sky going up and up as do the bids.
mussels, and a hearty dessert of formed a canopy over the deck as “Proceeds from the evening’s
strawberry shortcake. Good? It’s the harbor waves gently rolled up Lobster Bake will benefit the
• better than that … it’s “wicked on the beach. It was Florida at its historical and educational pro-
1 good!” Cooked outside under finest. Teresa Evan and her com- grams of the Historical Center …
steaming seaweed and a tarp, the mittee of Ruth Cushman, Emily and to protect and preserve
seafood meal is ready when the Hensen, Wendy Lang, Jane Mans- Charlotte County’s rich historical
eggs are cracked and tested. field, Michelle O’Connor, Sylvia resources” … and no one went
Meanwhile the steaks and chicken Orr, Susan Peters, Cheryl Terry home hungry, just smiling a big
are grilling nearby. and Linda Coleman, division lobster grin.
Mike Reber and Denise Henry.
Joanie and Jim Marshall Teresa Evan and CCHCS President Board member Jane Mansfield with Skip Mansfield and David
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Sports Page 2 H/D/E/N/C www.sunnewspapers.net THE LOOP The Sun /Sunday, September 28, 2008
| QUICK HITS | SPORTS ON TV
Horse racing tier of English soccer for the first
time. Sunday, Sept. 28 TGC — European PGA Tour, British 6 p.m.
AUTO RACING Masters, final round, at Sutton SPEED — AMA Superbike, at
Arsenal ended 51 minutes of frus-
Zenyatta improves to 8-0, tration when Hull defender Paul 7:30 a.m. Coldfield, England (same-day tape) Monterey, Calif.
beats Hystericalady McShane nudged the ball into his own SPEED — Formula One, Singapore
6:30 p.m. NFL FOOTBALL
ARCADIA, Calif. — Zenyatta kept her TGC — LPGA, Navistar Classic, final 1 p.m.
net amid pressure from Cesc Fabregas. Grand Prix round, at Prattville, Ala. (same-day tape) CBS — Regional coverage
perfect record intact with a 31⁄2-length But Geovanni evened the score in the 2 p.m.
victory over Hystericalady in the 62nd minute from 30 yards. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL FOX — Regional coverage, double-
ABC — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Camping 1 p.m. header
$250,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes, leav- This was Arsenal’s second defeat in World RV 400, at Kansas City, Kan.
ing Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith 60 league matches at Emirates TBS — Florida at N.Y. Mets 4 p.m.
7 p.m. 1:05 p.m. CBS — Regional coverage
searching for superlatives to describe Stadium. The Gunners are two points ESPN2 — NHRA, Mid-South
the filly. behind leaders Chelsea and Liverpool FSN — Tampa Bay at Detroit Tigers 4:15 p.m.
Nationals, final eliminations, at 2 p.m. FOX — Regional coverage, double-
Zenyatta improved to 8-0 at Santa and one point ahead of Hull. Memphis, Tenn. (same-day tape) WGN — Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee header game
Anita, including her sixth victory this
year, and earned an automatic berth in GOLF MOTORSPORTS 8:15 p.m.
next month’s Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Cycling 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. NBC — Philadelphia at Chicago
Classic on Oct. 24 over the same TGC — PGA Tour, The Tour SPEED — MotoGP 250, at Motegi, WNBA BASKETBALL
track’s new synthetic surface. UCI unsure if Armstrong Championship, final round, at Atlanta Japan (same-day tape) 3 p.m.
“I just can’t describe her,” Smith can race Down Under 1:30 p.m. 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, conference finals,
said. “She leaves me speechless. Her VARESE, Italy — Lance Armstrong TGC — Champions Tour, SAS SPEED — MotoGP World game 2, New York vs. Detroit at
race today was incredible.” might not be able to start his come- Championship, final round, at Cary, N.C. Championship, at Motegi, Japan Ypsilanti, Mich.
back in January in Australia because 1:30 p.m. (same-day tape) 5 p.m.
of the doping rules that apply to rid- NBC — PGA Tour, The Tour 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Playoffs, conference finals,
Soccer ers coming out of retirement.
Elite riders need to be in the
Championship, final round, at Atlanta
4 p.m.
SPEED — AMA Supersport, at
Monterey, Calif. (same-day tape)
game 3, Los Angeles at San Antonio
(if necessary)
Arsenal upset by Hull sport’s anti-doping program for six .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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months before they can race,
as Chelsea, Liverpool win cycling’s governing body said. The UCI AUTO RACING: ROUNDUP
LONDON — Arsenal was stunned by will discuss with the U.S. Anti-Doping
Biffle feeling good about Kansas
Premier League newcomer Hull 2-1 in the Agency whether the seven-time Tour
season’s biggest upset. The Gunners were de France winner has met that
knocked out of first place while title rivals requirement. The UCI said it will
Manchester United, Chelsea and decide next week if Armstrong can BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS three. I don’t
Liverpool all won 2-0. race in the Tour Down Under set for want to sound
Daniel Cousin headed in the win- KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Greg
Jan. 20-25.
ning goal in the 66th minute for Hull, Biffle is a firm believer in arrogant, but
a 104-year-old club playing in the top — From wire reports momentum. So the winner of that’s really what
two straight races is feeling I’m concentrat-
pretty good heading into ing on — is win-
Florida Lottery Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup ning here versus
race at Kansas Speedway. we made history
CASH 3 PLAY 4 “It’s right in our wheel- BIFFLE the first two
house,” Biffle said. “We won weeks.” Camping World RV 400
Sept. 27N...793 Sept. 27N.8696 here last year, we’re good on To get that third win, Biffle Lineup
Sept. 27D...093 Sept. 27D.4038 mile-and-a-half tracks, and we will have to make up some After Friday qualifying; race Sunday
Sept. 26N...356 Sept. 26N.7172 At Kansas Speedway
had a great Charlotte test (ear- ground after qualifying 18th Kansas City, Kan.
Sept. 26D...075
NR Sept. 26D.9476 lier this week). Man, I feel
good about it.”
for Sunday’s Camping World
RV 400.
Lap length: 1.5 miles
(Car number in parentheses)
1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 172.007 mph.
D-Day; N-Night D-Day; N-Night The Roush Fenway Racing And he’s not alone. 2. (8) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 171.767.
3. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 171.668.
driver, hoping to add a Cup Ten of the 12 Chase drivers
FANTASY 5 MEGA MONEY title to the championships he qualified outside the top 10,
4. (19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 171.527.
5. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 171.331.
6. (15) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 171.162.
Sept. 27 .......2-11-14-26-27 Sept. 26 ..............3-9-31-37 won earlier in his career in the with six of them — including 7. (21) Bill Elliott, Ford, 170.989.
Sept. 26 .......1-22-24-28-33 MegaBall ........................16 second-tier Nationwide — points leader Carl Edwards — 8. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 170.762.
9. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 170.762.
Sept. 25 .....10-13-18-19-24 Sept. 23 ..........17-18-25-29 then Busch — series and the starting in the back half of the 10. (5) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 170.751.
Sept. 24 .....12-14-15-29-31 MegaBall ..........................1 third-tier truck series, is the 43-car field. 11. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 170.735.
12. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 170.616.
Sept. 23 .............1-2-4-9-33 Drawings occur Tuesday, Friday evenings first driver to win the first two Jimmie Johnson, the Cup 13. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 170.508.
races of the 10-race Chase for champion the past two years, 14. (84) AJ Allmendinger, Toyota, 170.498.
Payoff for Sept. 26 Payoff for Sept. 26 15. (12) Ryan Newman, Dodge, 170.374.
the championship since had no such problem. 16. (26) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 170.256.
3 5-digit winners: ..........$82,349 0 4 of 4 + MB ....................$—
4 4 of 4 ....................$2,240.50 NASCAR introduced the for- He qualified second to Juan 17. (41) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 170.250.
18. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 170.186.
285 4-digit winners: ......$139.50
60 3 of 4 + MB ................$327 mat in 2004. Pablo Montoya on Friday, but 19. (10) Patrick Carpentier, Dodge, 170.057.
9,750 3-digit winners:......$11.50 1,066 3 of 4..................$54.50 “Anything that you do that was quickly elevated to the 20. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 170.052.
21. (43) Bobby Labonte, Dodge, 169.705.
2-digit winners .....Quick Pick ticket 1,627 2 of 4 + MB .............$25 nobody else has done is kind pole when Montoya’s fast lap 22. (45) Kyle Petty, Dodge, 169.523.
of cool,” Biffle said. was disallowed because of a 23. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 169.481.
LOTTO But Biffle is more concerned technical violation.
24. (07) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 169.337.
25. (70) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, 169.337.
with keeping his momentum That gave Johnson, who 26. (22) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 169.321.
Sept. 27 ....28-31-32-45-48-49 Payoff for Sept. 24 27. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 169.252.
Sept. 24 ........5-8-16-20-28-51 1 6-digit winner: .................$3M than basking in his historic goes into the race tied with 28. (96) Joey Logano, Toyota, 169.226.
Biffle for second 10 points 29. (55) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 169.157.
Sept. 20 ......2-17-24-26-48-51 55 5-digit winners: .....$4,910.50 feat. 30. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 169.141.
Sept. 17 ........4-8-37-41-43-48 3,645 4-digit winners:..........$60 “I don’t want to say I want to behind Edwards, the first pick 31. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 169.088.
32. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 168.908.
Sept. 13 ....21-22-33-34-38-52 68,728 3-digit winners: ....$4.50 win more, but I’m more for pit position in the race, a 33. (28) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 168.856.
Sept. 10 ......4-14-22-44-50-52 Drawings occur Wednesdays, Saturdays focused on how we can keep it definite edge. 34. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 168.808.
35. (01) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 168.797.
going more than reflect back “A lot of the Chasers seemed 36. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 168.750.
The estimated jackpot is $3 million
on what we’ve been able to do to have difficulty qualifying ... 37. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 168.455.
38. (66) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, 168.303.
so far,” he said. “I think maybe and, hopefully, we can take
Send us your calendar items
39. (7) Robby Gordon, Dodge, 168.104.
at the end of the season I advantage of the good track 40. (44) David Reutimann, Toyota, 167.937.
41. (20) Tony Stewart, Toyota, owner points
could look back easier, and position and get a good pit 42. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Dodge, owner
You know what is going on in your world of say, ’That was pretty neat to stall pick and turn that into points
sports, but we might not, so let us know. win the first two Chase races.’ getting some momentum 43. (78) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet,
168.277. Failed to qualify
From boxing to baseball, tennis to swimming “But other than focusing on going on Sunday,” Johnson 44. (00) Michael McDowell, Toyota, 168.245.
and everything between, if you send it our 45. (08) Johnny Sauter, Dodge, 166.775
way we will get the word out. Send all ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
that, I’m focusing on the first said.
calendar items to sports@sun-herald.com
with advance notice so we can publish them Nationwide-Kansas 13. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 123.4,
129, $28,600.
29. (42) Scott Gaylord, Chevrolet, 194, 38.9,
76, $27,133.
in a timely manner. Lottery 300 14. (7) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 199, 93.1, 121, 30. (33) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Dodge, 194, 38.6,
Saturday $29,858. 73, $20,805.
At Kansas Speedway 15. (26) Mike Wallace, Toyota, 199, 78.5, 118, 31. (37) Andrew Ranger, Dodge, 193, 49.8,
Kansas City, Kan. $30,073. 75, $26,913.
ON THE COVER Lap length: 1.5 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
16. (5) David Reutimann, Toyota, 199, 79.4,
115, $23,170.
32. (32) Burney Lamar, Ford, 193, 54.2, 67,
$20,310.
AP PHOTO 1. (19) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 200 laps, 142 17. (3) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 199, 78.8,
112, $29,903. 33. (38) Eric McClure, Chevrolet, 191, 33.7,
rating, 195 points, $84,845.
Florida’s quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates after he scored a 2. (17) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 114.4, 18. (20) Greg Biffle, Ford, 199, 78.9, 114, 64, $26,668.
$22,475. 34. (22) Stanton Barrett, Chevrolet, 167, 51.7,
touchdown in the second half against Mississippi on Saturday in 170, $62,375.
19. (25) Jason Keller, Ford, 199, 67.9, 106, 66, $26,558.
3. (9) David Ragan, Ford, 200, 107.8, 165,
Gainesville. The Rebels beat the Gators 31-30. $51,650. $28,433. 35. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, accident, 153,
4. (4) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 106, 160, 20. (14) Scott Lagasse Jr., Chevrolet, 197, 84.7, 63, $19,980.
$40,325. 61.6, 103, $29,223. 36. (40) Bobby Hillin Jr., Dodge, accident, 90,
5. (6) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 200, 116.9, 160, 21. (11) Bryan Clauson, Dodge, 197, 68.8, 38.5, 55, $26,338.
Index Contact us $33,400.
6. (28) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet, 200, 95.9,
100, $29,113.
22. (34) Mark Green, Chevrolet, 197, 62.3,
37. (39) Derrike Cope, Chevrolet, ignition, 52,
32.8, 52, $26,228.
Lottery ........................................page 2 SPORTS@SUN-HERALD.COM, 941-206-1140
150, $36,018. 97, $28,003. 38. (2) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, accident, 43,
• Patrick Obley, sports editor 7. (8) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 200, 93.6, 146, 23. (43) Robert Richardson Jr., Chevrolet, 197,
Auto racing..................................page 2 pobley@sun-herald.com
90.2, 49, $21,200.
$29,100. 49.1, 94, $21,425. 39. (35) Kenny Hendrick, Chevrolet, brakes,
Horse racing................................page 2 • Matt Stevens, assistant sports editor 8. (23) Jason Leffler, Toyota, 200, 92.3, 142, 24. (31) Morgan Shepherd, Dodge, 197, 51.5, 34, 31.9, 46, $19,565.
mstevens@sun-herald.com $36,268. 91, $27,783.
NFL ..........................................page 5-7 9. (13) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 87.9, 138, 25. (15) Bobby Hamilton Jr., Ford, 196, 64.6,
40. (30) Kertus Davis, Chevrolet, handling, 20,
• Eric McKinney, staff writer 35.9, 43, $19,455.
College football......................page 8-11 emckinney@sun-herald.com $32,828. 88, $28,223.
41. (21) Steve Wallace, Chevrolet, engine, 15,
10. (10) Kelly Bires, Ford, 200, 79.8, 134, 26. (41) Danny Efland, Chevrolet, 195, 40.2,
Baseball ..............................page 12-14 • Gary Brown, staff writer $35,793. 85, $27,513. 46.4, 40, $25,788.
brown@sun-herald.com 42. (24) Justin Hobgood, Chevrolet, transmis-
Scoreboard ..............................page 15 11. (16) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 200, 80.5, 27. (36) Brandon Whitt, Ford, 195, 43, 82,
• Dawn Klemish, staff writer 135, $33,868. $27,403. sion, 11, 30.1, 37, $19,190.
dklemish@sun-herald.com
Latest line ................................page 15 12. (12) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 200, 98.6, 28. (27) Kenny Wallace, Chevrolet, 195, 54, 43. (29) Kevin Lepage, Dodge, transmission, 5,
• Lee Anderson, sports designer, writer 127, $30,918. 79, $27,283. 28.9, 34, $19,064.
Prep sports ..............................page 16 landerson@sun-herald.com
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found a sport in which he could Newman could be terse and distant Newman/Haas Racing in 1983 and
RESONATED WITH in his rare interviews, but he would joining the CART series.
excel. Then, while filming the movie
ME THE MOST. “Winning” in 1969 at age 43, he dis- light up when he talked about his With Mario Andretti hired as its first
HE SET THE BAR, covered auto racing. favorite sport. driver, the team was an instant suc-
NOT ONLY WITH HIS “I was never a very grace- “I don’t like talking cess. Throughout the last 26 years, the
GIVING, BUT IN HOW ful person. The only time I about acting because team — now known as
HE GAVE. ... PAUL ever really feel coordinat- that’s business and pretty Newman/Haas/Lanigan and part of
ed is when I dance with boring,” Newman told the the IndyCar Series — has won 107
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referring to his wife,
TERRIBLY MISSED.” Joanne Woodward. “And about racing because the Paul Tracy and Sebastien Bourdais.
that’s not my doing. But people are interesting and “He was just a great guy and truly
• NASCAR DRIVER
TONY STEWART. when I’m behind the fun, the sport is a lot more loved everything about racing,”
wheel of a race car, I exciting than anything else I Michael Andretti said.
“HE WAS JUST feel competent and in do, and nobody cares that I’m Despite a heavy schedule, Newman
A GREAT GUY AND charge. It’s something an actor. I wish I could spend came to the track as often as possible.
I really enjoy.” all my time at the racetrack.” He tried without much success to
TRULY LOVED
Newman, an When Newman decided to get keep a low profile as he roamed pit
EVERYTHING ABOUT into racing, it was more than lane on his motor scooter or sat at the
Oscar-winning actor, entre-
RACING. HE AND I preneur, philanthropist, activist and just being in the cockpit that team’s pit box, his baseball cap pulled
SHARED A TRUE race car driver, died of cancer Friday interested him. He became a car low over those famous blue eyes, a
PASSION FOR at his farmhouse near Westport, owner in the Can-Am Series, cam- pair of reading glasses — used for
MOTORSPORTS IN Conn., publicist Jeff Sanderson said. paigning cars for a number of top dri- reading the timing and scoring moni-
GENERAL, BUT “Paul Newman, a real American vers, including Indianapolis 500 win- tor — dangling from a string around
SPECIFICALLY
hero,” NASCAR team owner Jack ners Al Unser, Danny Sullivan and his neck.
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Sunday, September 28, 2008/ The Sun NFL www.sunnewspapers.net H/D/E/N/C Sports Page 5
NFL REPORT
BY DAN POMPEI • CHICAGO TRIBUNE
In search of a good wideout?
U
SUALLY IF AN offense is func- than two-thirds of the teams in the NFL. How is
tioning according to its design, it that he isn’t good enough to start for the
a wide receiver will lead the worst team in the league? ...
team in receptions. Through three The best free agent for 2009 is deposed
Lions GM MATT MILLEN. TV networks should
weeks this season, however, nine start courting him now. ...
teams have a different position lead- Every team in the NFL last week had to
ing or tied for the team lead in recep- spend a little extra practice time preparing for
tions. the “WILD HOG” FORMATION the Dolphins
Running back Matt Forte is leading used last week. But don’t expect the formation
the Bears. Running back Reggie Bush to become an NFL staple. ...
is not only leading the Saints in catch- Reports out of Hollywood say WARREN
es, he’s leading the entire league. His SAPP (below) is offending members of the
teammate Jeremy Shockey, a tight cast and crew of “Dancing with the Stars” with
end, is the Saints’ second leading obnoxious behavior. Anyone who has worked
receiver. The third leading receiver in with Sapp in the NFL knows he stepped on
the league is Cowboys tight end Jason toes his whole career.
Witten. Scout talk
A couple of theories:
Defenses are trying harder to take Bears scouts are putting in overtime watch-
away the outside receiver. ing college wide receivers. The senior class of
receivers has some depth, but not a lot of star
“A defense can stop anything it power. Here, based on con-
wants to,” said former Ravens coach versations with scouts, is
Brian Billick, now an analyst for how the senior receivers
the NFL Network and Fox. shake out at this point of
“Some defenses would the season. AP PHOTOS
rather challenge a running 1. LOUIS Who needs receivers when running backs will do? The Saints’ Reggie Bush and the
back to beat them than a MURPHY, Bears’ Matt Forte lead their teams in receptions. Bush also happens to lead the NFL.
wide receiver.” Florida. He’s 6-
There aren’t enough true 2 and can run. everything pretty well. with good hands. Can play in slot.
star-caliber receivers to sus- Makes yards 3. BRIAN ROBISKIE, Ohio State. Some see 7. KENNY MCKINLEY, South Carolina. Tall,
tain teams. Among the teams after the catch. He him as a possession receiver, some see him thin (6-0, 182) receiver with great ball skills.
who don’t have the kind of needs to have a more in the mold of Reggie Wayne. Big (6-3, Has some shiftiness to him. Scouts question
receiver that defenses have to big year now that 199), polished receiver plays consistently. his durability.
he is the featured 4. JUAQUIN IGLESIAS, Oklahoma. A strong, 8. AARON KELLY, Clemson. Tall (6-5, 190)
game-plan for are the Bears, player in the physical receiver who reminds scouts of Ike and athletic, with average speed. Could add a
Vikings, Falcons, 49ers, Gators’ offense. Hilliard. Runs good routes and catches well few pounds. Gets yards after catch.
Seahawks, Dolphins, 2. BRANDON but is not a burner. 9. JAISON WILLIAMS, Oregon. Huge (6-5,
Ravens, Jaguars, Titans GIBSON, 5. DEMETRIUS BYRD, Louisiana State. Has 240) but does not play very physical. Can run
and Raiders. Washington State. size (6-2, 195), speed, strength and athleti- OK, but is an inconsistent catcher. Has been
Quick hits He isn’t a blazer, cism but is an inconsistent performer. Hands an underachiever.
but has competitive are questionable. 10. GREG ORTON, Purdue. Big (6-3, 199),
Benched Rams quar- speed to go along with 6. QUAN COSBY, Texas. Played baseball for strong receiver with long arms. Runs good
terback MARC BULGER size (6-1, 202) and four years in the Angels’ farm system before routes but is speed deficient. Has good
could start for more good hands. He does turning to football. Is quick rather than fast, hands.
ATLANTA (2-1) MINNESOTA (1-2) ARIZONA (2-1) DENVER (3-0) SAN FRANCISCO (2-1)
at CAROLINA (2-1) at TENNESSEE (3-0) at N.Y. JETS (1-2) at KANSAS CITY (0-3) at NEW ORLEANS (1-2)
1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
OPENING LINE — Panthers by OPENING LINE — Titans by 3. OPENING LINE — Jets by 11⁄2. OPENING LINE — Broncos by OPENING LINE — Saints by 6.
71⁄2. SERIES RECORD — Vikings lead SERIES RECORD — Jets lead 4- 91⁄2. SERIES RECORD — 49ers lead
SERIES RECORD — Falcons lead 7-3. 2. SERIES RECORD — Chiefs lead 45-22-2.
16-10. LAST MEETING — Vikings 20, LAST MEETING — Jets 13, 52-40. LAST MEETING — Saints 31,
LAST MEETING — Falcons 20, Titans 3, Oct. 24, 2004. Cardinals 3, Nov. 28, 2004. LAST MEETING — Broncos 41, 49ers 10, Oct. 28, 2007.
Panthers 13, Nov. 11, 2007. VIKINGS OFFENSE — OVERALL CARDINALS OFFENSE — OVER- Chiefs 7, Dec. 9, 2007. 49ERS OFFENSE — OVERALL
FALCONS OFFENSE — OVERALL (17), RUSH (5), PASS (24) ALL (10), RUSH (21), PASS (9) BRONCOS OFFENSE — OVERALL (11), RUSH (11), PASS (12)
(9), RUSH (1), PASS (23) VIKINGS DEFENSE — OVERALL CARDINALS DEFENSE — OVER- (2), RUSH (10), PASS (2) 49ERS DEFENSE — OVERALL
FALCONS DEFENSE — OVERALL (7), RUSH (3), PASS (20) ALL (8), RUSH (14), PASS (11) BRONCOS DEFENSE — OVERALL (9), RUSH (21), PASS (7)
(15), RUSH (23), PASS (10) TITANS OFFENSE — OVERALL JETS OFFENSE — OVERALL (23), (29), RUSH (15), PASS (32) SAINTS OFFENSE — OVERALL
PANTHERS OFFENSE — OVERALL (18), RUSH (7), PASS (22) RUSH (26), PASS (16) CHIEFS OFFENSE — OVERALL (4), RUSH (28), PASS (1)
(27), RUSH (22), PASS (T-19) TITANS DEFENSE — OVERALL JETS DEFENSE — OVERALL (12), (28), RUSH (16), PASS (28) SAINTS DEFENSE — OVERALL
PANTHERS DEFENSE — OVERALL (3), RUSH (10), PASS (3) RUSH (8), PASS (21) CHIEFS DEFENSE — OVERALL (28), RUSH (22), PASS (29)
(11), RUSH (19), PASS (13) STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — (25), RUSH (31), PASS (4) STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES —
STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Vikings have scored only one touch- Game features matchup of aging STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — San Francisco QB J.T. O’Sullivan
Winner will stay in NFC South lead a down inside an opponent’s 20 this quarterbacks who have combined Broncos seeks third straight win vs. was sixth-round draft choice by
year after teams went a combined season. ... Vikings had five sacks in for 29 years of NFL experience: Jets’ Chiefs for first time since 1992. ... Saints in 2002. His passer rating of
11-21. ... Road team has won past last week’s game. ... QB Gus Frerotte 38-year-old Brett Favre (18 sea- QB Jay Cutler will be looking to go 104.6 ranks second in NFC. ...
five meetings. ... Falcons RB Michael won his last start against Tennessee sons) and Cardinals’ 37-year-old Kurt 3-0 against Chiefs, whose own QB, O’Sullivan has completed 50 of 75
Turner has NFL-best 336 yards rush- on Dec. 24, 2005, when he was Warner (11 seasons). ... Jets have Brodie Croyle, has been out since passes for 705 yards with three
ing and Falcons lead league with with Miami. ... Adrian Peterson has won last four meetings between injuring shoulder in season opener TDs and one INT. ... 49ers RB Frank
203 yards rushing per game. ... 594 yards rushing in four games teams, with Cardinals’ last victory at New England. ... Broncos lead Gore rushed 27 times for 130
Turner had career-high three TDs last against AFC teams and ranks sec- coming in 1975 at New York. ... NFL with 38 points per game and yards and a TD last week. ... Gore
week. ... DE John Abraham leads ond in NFL this season with 340 Cardinals practiced all week at 14 touchdowns. ... Elvis Dumervil has rushed 60 times for 287 yards
NFL with six sacks and has 16 in yards rushing. ... DE Jared Allen had Catholic University in Washington, had three sacks in Denver’s last this season. ... 49ers WR Isaac
last 18 games. ... Abraham has five a sack in his last game against D.C., after playing Redskins last meeting with Chiefs. ... WR Eddie Bruce has surpassed 100 yards
sacks in six games against Carolina. Tennessee in December while with weekend. ... Cardinals looking for first Royal leads all rookies with 18 receiving eight times against New
... It’s rookie QB Matt Ryan’s first Kansas City. ... Titans coach Jeff 3-1 start since 1985. ... Warner leads receptions. ... KC TE Tony Gonzalez Orleans. ... Saints have won last
game at Bank of America Stadium Fisher has not beaten Minnesota in NFC with 111.7 quarterback rating needs 50 yards to break the NFL four meetings with 49ers, including
since leading Boston College to four tries. ... Titans are trying for first and six touchdown passes, and is tight end receiving record of 10,060 34-10 in last meeting at Louisiana
comeback win over Navy in 2006 4-0 start in franchise’s 49-year his- second to Chad Pennington in NFL yards held by former Bronco Superdome in 2006. ... Saints QB
Meineke Bowl. ... Ryan has better tory. ... Titans are 16-4 since 2005 history with 65.1 career completion Shannon Sharpe. He owns most Drew Brees has won all three starts
passer rating (77.0) than Panthers when scoring 20 or more points. ... percentage. ... WR Larry Fitzgerald other records for the position. ... against San Francisco, completing
QB Jake Delhomme (74.7). ... RB LenDale White is looking to needs four catches in his 64th game Larry Johnson has rushed for at 77 of 117 passes for 858 yards
Delhomme tore ligament in throwing score a touchdown for fourth to become third fastest in NFL history least 100 yards four times against with seven TDs and one INT. ...
elbow in first meeting with Atlanta straight game, which would tie four to 350 career receptions. Teammate Denver. ... In last meeting at KC, Since joining Saints in 2006, Brees
last season, leading to reconstruc- players for second-longest streak in Anquan Boldin is first, accomplishing Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe had nine has passed for 9,821 yards, most
tive surgery. franchise history. feat in 58 games. catches for 105 yards. in NFL.
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INJURY REPORT
NEW YORK (AP) — The updated
National Football League injury
STANDINGS James Jones (knee), RB Kregg Lumpkin
(hamstring). PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton
Donald Strickland (knee). SAINTS : OUT:
WR Marques Colston (thumb), RB Mike
report, as provided by the league: AMERICAN CONFERENCE NATIONAL CONFERENCE (knees), S Nick Collins (back), DE Kabeer Karney (ankle), TE Jeremy Shockey (her-
East East Gbaja-Biamila (knee), S Aaron Rouse nia). QUESTIONABLE: TE Mark Campbell
Today’s games W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA (knee), G Josh Sitton (knee), CB Charles
Woodson (toe). BUCCANEERS: OUT: WR
(hamstring), WR Terrance Copper (ham-
Buffalo 3 0 0 1.000 78 49 Dallas 3 0 0 1.000 96 63 string), LB Troy Evans (ankle), CB Aaron
ARIZONA CARDINALS at NEW YORK Joey Galloway (foot). DOUBTFUL: RB B.J. Glenn (hamstring), C Jonathan Goodwin
JETS — CARDINALS: OUT: DE Bert Berry New England 2 1 0 .667 49 58 N.Y. Giants 3 0 0 1.000 83 43 Askew (hamstring), G Davin Joseph (foot).
N.Y. Jets 1 2 0 .333 59 81 Washington 2 1 0 .667 60 57 (hamstring), DT Antwan Lake (groin), WR
(groin). DOUBTFUL: TE Jerame Tuman QUESTIONABLE: LB Derrick Brooks (ham- David Patten (groin), RB Aaron Stecker
(hamstring) . QUESTIONABLE: WR Sean Miami 1 2 0 .333 62 64 Philadelphia 2 1 0 .667 90 50 string), K Matt Bryant (not injury related), (hamstring). PROBABLE: T Jammal Brown
Morey (Achilles), DT Gabe Watson (knee), South South DT Ryan Sims (groin), CB Aqib Talib (ham- (hip), LB Scott Fujita (knee).
S Adrian Wilson (hamstring). PROBABLE: W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA string).
WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring), DT Tennessee 3 0 0 1.000 72 29 Tampa Bay 2 1 0 .667 71 57 WASHINGTON REDSKINS at DALLAS
Darnell Dockett (hamstring). JETS: OUT: Jacksonville 1 2 0 .333 49 58 Atlanta 2 1 0 .667 81 59 HOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE COWBOYS — REDSKINS: OUT: DE Jason
WR David Clowney (shoulder), P Reggie Indianapolis 1 2 0 .333 52 67 Carolina 2 1 0 .667 56 61 JAGUARS — TEXANS: OUT: TE Mark
Hodges (left thigh), K Mike Nugent (right Taylor (calf). DOUBTFUL: WR Malcolm
Houston 0 2 0 .000 29 69 New Orleans 1 2 0 .333 80 83 Bruener (hamstring), S Brandon Harrison Kelly (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: T Stephon
thigh). QUESTIONABLE: WR Laveranues (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: RB Ahman
Coles (thigh), QB Brett Favre (ankle), DT North North Heyer (shoulder), LB Marcus Washington
Green (foot). PROBABLE: CB Fred Bennett
Kris Jenkins (back), CB Justin Miller W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA (shoulder), LB Zach Diles (shoulder), DT
(hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Anthony
(foot). PROBABLE: WR Brad Smith (knee). Baltimore 2 0 0 1.000 45 20 Green Bay 2 1 0 .667 88 71 Montgomery (not injury related), RB Mike
Travis Johnson (knee), DT Deljuan Sellers (thigh), WR Fred Smoot (hip).
Pittsburgh 2 1 0 .667 54 38 Minnesota 1 2 0 .333 54 52 Robinson (knee), T Ephraim Salaam
ATLANTA FALCONS at CAROLINA Cincinnati 0 3 0 .000 40 67 Chicago 1 2 0 .333 70 60 COWBOYS: OUT: RB Deon Anderson
(knee), WR Kevin Walter (toe), T Eric
PANTHERS — FALCONS: OUT: WR Laurent Cleveland 0 3 0 .000 26 66 Detroit 0 3 0 .000 59113 Winston (knee). JAGUARS: OUT: C Brad (knee), G Kyle Kosier (foot), S Roy
Robinson (knee). QUESTIONABLE: DE West West Meester (biceps), G Chris Naeole (knee), Williams (forearm). QUESTIONABLE: DT
Jamaal Anderson (elbow), T Sam Baker Tank Johnson (ankle). PROBABLE: WR
W L T Pct PF PA W L T Pct PF PA S Reggie Nelson (knee). DOUBTFUL: LB
Sam Hurd (ankle), LB Anthony Spencer
(illness), DT Grady Jackson (knee). PROB- Denver 3 0 0 1.000114 84 Arizona 2 1 0 .667 71 47 Justin Durant (groin). PROBABLE: RB
ABLE: DT Jonathan Babineaux (chest), C Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle), DT Tony (knee), S Pat Watkins (neck), TE Jason
Oakland 1 2 0 .333 60 73 San Francisco2 1 0 .667 77 66 Witten (shoulder).
Alex Stepanovich (back), RB Michael McDaniel (biceps), WR Jerry Porter (ham-
Turner (shoulder), T Todd Weiner (knee). San Diego 1 2 0 .333110 94 Seattle 1 2 0 .333 77 80
Kansas City 0 3 0 .000 32 78 St. Louis 0 3 0 .000 29116 string), RB Fred Taylor (hand), LB Thomas
PANTHERS: OUT: QB Matt Moore (fibula). Williams (shoulder), WR Troy Williamson PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at CHICAGO
QUESTIONABLE: WR Ryne Robinson Today’s games Sunday, Oct. 5 (thigh). BEARS — EAGLES: OUT: DE Victor
(knee). PROBABLE: DE Tyler Brayton Arizona at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m. Abiamiri (wrist). DOUBTFUL: G Shawn
(ankle), LB Thomas Davis (ankle), LB Na’il Minnesota at Tennessee, 1 p.m. San Diego at Miami, 1 p.m. MINNESOTA VIKINGS at TENNESSEE Andrews (back), WR Kevin Curtis (hernia),
Diggs (shoulder), T Jordan Gross (ankle), Denver at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Green Bay, 1 p.m. TITANS — VIKINGS: OUT: S Madieu TE L.J. Smith (back). QUESTIONABLE: QB
S Chris Harris (knee), DE Charles Johnson Williams (neck). QUESTIONABLE: LB Vinny Donovan McNabb (chest), RB Brian
(thigh), DE Julius Peppers (illness), RB
San Francisco at New Orleans, Seattle at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Westbrook (ankle). PROBABLE: RB Tony
1 p.m. Tennessee at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Ciurciu (knee), DE Ray Edwards (shoul-
Jonathan Stewart (foot), G Travelle der), RB Adrian Peterson (hamstring), WR Hunt (concussion), C Jamaal Jackson
Wharton (knee). Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Houston, 1 p.m. Sidney Rice (knee), RB Chester Taylor (quadricep), DT Dan Klecko (hand).
Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Carolina, 1 p.m. (foot). PROBABLE: T Artis Hicks (elbow). BEARS: DOUBTFUL: T Chris Williams
BUFFALO BILLS at ST. LOUIS RAMS Green Bay at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. TITANS: OUT: QB Vince Young (knee, ham- (back). QUESTIONABLE: DT Tommie Harris
— BILLS: OUT: TE Derek Fine (hand), WR Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Denver, 4:05 p.m. string). PROBABLE: CB Nicholas Harper (knee), KR Devin Hester (ribs), WR
Roscoe Parrish (thumb). PROBABLE: RB Buffalo at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. (thigh), WR Justin McCareins (groin), RB Brandon Lloyd (hip). PROBABLE: DE Alex
Darian Barnes (ankle) RAMS: OUT: WR San Diego at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Buffalo at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. LenDale White (shoulder). Brown (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (shoul-
Drew Bennett (foot), WR Keenan Burton Washington at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. New England at San Francisco, der).
(knee), RB Antonio Pittman (lower leg). Philadelphia at Chicago, 8:15 4:15 p.m. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at OAKLAND
PROBABLE: G Jacob Bell (hamstring), DE p.m. Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 8:15 p.m. RAIDERS — CHARGERS: QUESTIONABLE: Monday’s game
James Hall (thigh), RB Steven Jackson C Nick Hardwick (foot). PROBABLE: G Kris
(groin), TE Joe Klopfenstein (illness), DE
Open: Indianapolis, Miami, New Open: N.Y. Jets, Oakland, St. BALTIMORE RAVENS at PITTS-
Dielman (thigh), TE Antonio Gates (hip), C
Leonard Little (hamstring), T Orlando Pace England, Seattle, N.Y. Giants, Detroit Louis, Cleveland Jeremy Newberry (knee), RB LaDainian BURGH STEELERS — RAVENS: OUT: DT
(groin). Monday’s game Monday, Oct. 6 Tomlinson (toe), DT Jamal Williams Kelly Gregg (knee), S Dawan Landry
Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. (knee). RAIDERS: OUT: RB Justin Fargas (neck), CB Samari Rolle (shoulder,
CLEVELAND BROWNS at CINCINNATI ................................................
...............................................
............................................... (groin), TE Ben Troupe (foot), T Seth Wand Neck), QB Troy Smith (illness). QUES-
BENGALS — BROWNS: OUT: S Sean (knee). DOUBTFUL: G Cooper Carlisle TIONABLE: WR Yamon Figurs (hamstring),
Jones (knee), TE Martin Rucker (knee). (knee), QB Carson Palmer (right elbow), (finger), LB Louis Green (hamstring), S (ankle), DT Gerard Warren (pectoral). LB Nick Greisen (thigh), T Adam Terry
DOUBTFUL: LB Willie McGinest (ham- TE Ben Utecht (chest), RB Kenny Watson Marquand Manuel (thumb), QB Patrick QUESTIONABLE: CB Nnamdi Asomugha (ankle). PROBABLE: LB Tavares Gooden
string), WR Donte’ Stallworth (quadricep). (hamstring). PROBABLE: CB Jamar Ramsey (right elbow), WR Eddie Royal (elbow), DE Derrick Burgess (tricep), RB (hip), LB Ray Lewis (foot), RB Le’Ron
QUESTIONABLE: LB Kris Griffin (calf), G Fletcher (illness), T Levi Jones (knee), S (ankle). CHIEFS : OUT: QB Brodie Croyle Darren McFadden (toe), CB Stanford McClain (migrane, Ankle), RB Willis
Eric Steinbach (shoulder), G Ryan Tucker Nedu Ndukwe (groin), DT John Thornton (right shoulder), LB Donnie Edwards Routt (ankle). McGahee (eye), CB Fabian Washington
(hip), LB Kamerion Wimbley (groin). (knee). (shoulder), CB Patrick Surtain (shoulder). (neck), TE Daniel Wilcox (shoulder,
PROBABLE: WR Braylon Edwards (shoul- QUESTIONABLE: PR B.J. Sams (ham- SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at NEW Ankle). STEELERS: OUT: DT Casey
der), DT Shaun Rogers (shoulder), T Kevin DENVER BRONCOS at KANSAS CITY string). PROBABLE: DE Tamba Hali (knee). ORLEANS SAINTS — 49ERS: OUT: T Hampton (groin), DE Brett Keisel (calf),
Shaffer (hand), DT Shaun Smith (hand). CHIEFS — BRONCOS: OUT: WR Darrell Jonas Jennings (shoulder), CB Shawntae RB Willie Parker (knee). DOUBTFUL: LB
BENGALS: OUT: S Dexter Jackson Jackson (calf), DT Josh Shaw (groin), RB GREEN BAY PACKERS at TAMPA BAY Spencer (knee). QUESTIONABLE: S Donovan Woods (hamstring). PROBABLE:
(thumb). DOUBTFUL: S Herana-Daze Ryan Torain (elbow). QUESTIONABLE: DT BUCCANEERS — PACKERS: OUT: CB Al Dashon Goldson (shoulder), WR Bryant CB William Gay (ankle), S Troy Polamalu
Jones (hamstring), CB Johnathan Joseph Dewayne Robertson (knee). PROBABLE: Harris (spleen). DOUBTFUL: S Atari Bigby Johnson (hamstring), S Keith Lewis (quadricep), CB Deshea Townsend
(ankle). QUESTIONABLE: CB David Jones LB Boss Bailey (ankle), DE Elvis Dumervil (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), WR (knee), S Michael Lewis (elbow), CB (heel).
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CLEVELAND (0-3) BUFFALO BILLS (3-0) SAN DIEGO (1-2) WASHINGTON (2-1) PHILADELPHIA (2-1)
at CINCINNATI (0-3) at ST. LOUIS RAMS (0-3) at OAKLAND (1-2) at DALLAS (3-0) at CHICAGO (1-2)
1 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m.
OPENING LINE — Bengals by 3. OPENING LINE — Bills by 8. OPENING LINE — Chargers by 7. OPENING LINE — Cowboys by OPENING LINE — Off.
SERIES RECORD — Bengals lead SERIES RECORD — Bills lead 5- SERIES RECORD — Raiders 54- 101⁄2 SERIES RECORD — Bears lead
35-34. 4. 40-2. SERIES RECORD — Cowboys 27-10-1.
LAST MEETING — Bengals 19, LAST MEETING — Bills 37, Rams LAST MEETING — Chargers 30, lead 56-38-2. LAST MEETING — Bears 19,
Browns 14, Dec. 23, 2007. 17, Nov. 21, 2004. Raiders 17, Dec. 30, 2007. LAST MEETING — Redskins 27, Eagles 16 Oct. 21, 2007 at
BROWNS OFFENSE — OVERALL BILLS OFFENSE — OVERALL CHARGERS OFFENSE — OVER- Cowboys 6, Dec. 30, 2007. Philadelphia.
(32), RUSH (30), PASS (31) (13), RUSH (23), PASS (11) ALL (5), RUSH (24), PASS (5) REDSKINS OFFENSE — OVERALL EAGLES OFFENSE — OVERALL
BROWNS DEFENSE — OVERALL BILLS DEFENSE — OVERALL (5), CHARGERS DEFENSE — OVER- (14), RUSH (12), PASS (15) (6), RUSH (27), PASS (3T)
(23), RUSH (25), PASS (18) RUSH (12), PASS (5) ALL (29), RUSH (18), PASS (31) REDSKINS DEFENSE — OVERALL EAGLES DEFENSE — OVERALL
BENGALS OFFENSE — OVERALL RAMS OFFENSE — OVERALL RAIDERS OFFENSE — OVERALL (13), RUSH (16), PASS (16) (4), RUSH (1), PASS (15)
(30), RUSH (25), PASS (26) (31), RUSH (32), PASS (27) (21), RUSH (3), PASS (32) COWBOYS OFFENSE — OVERALL BEARS OFFENSE — OVERALL
BENGALS DEFENSE — OVERALL RAMS DEFENSE — OVERALL RAIDERS DEFENSE — OVERALL (1), RUSH (9), PASS (3t) (15), RUSH (8), PASS (17)
(24), RUSH (28), PASS (12) (32), RUSH (29), PASS (30) (21), RUSH (13), PASS (26) COWBOYS DEFENSE — OVERALL BEARS DEFENSE — OVERALL
STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — (9t), RUSH (6), PASS (19) (18), RUSH (4), PASS (28)
Bengals have won six of last seven in Bills seeking first 4-0 start since Chargers have won nine straight in STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES —
intrastate series, including 19-14 at 1992. ... Bills and Titans are only series, tying Kansas City for longest Santana Moss has TD catches in six Eagles had won five straight against
Paul Brown Stadium last Dec. 23, AFC teams in top five in total streak ever against Raiders. ... consecutive games, matching Bears until Brian Griese led Chicago
costing Browns a playoff berth. offense and total defense. ... Bills’ Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson is Redskins record set by Bobby Mitchell on 97-yard touchdown drive in final
Bengals have won last four at home. defense allowing NFL-best 17.9 averaging 122.1 yards rushing per in 1964. Moss’ personal high is seven two minutes last season. ... Eagles’
... Browns trying to avoid first 0-4 percent third-down success. ... game against Oakland and has games in a row in 2003 with Jets. ... injury report looked like Pro Bowl
start since they were expansion team Bills DE Aaron Schobel has 53 scored 19 overall TDs in 14 games, Cowboys and Redskins have split last roster. RB Brian Westbrook (strained
in 1999 and lost their first seven sacks, second most in AFC since along with three TD passes. ... San four games, with home team winning right ankle), Donovan McNabb
games. Bengals trying to avoid first 2003, and has made 110 consec- Diego WR Chris Chambers has each time. ... Redskins DE Jason (bruised chest) and Pro Bowl guard
0-4 start since 2002, when they lost utive starts. ... Bills coach Dick caught TD pass in five straight Taylor’s consecutive games streak will Shawn Andrews (back) sat out prac-
first seven under coach Dick LeBeau Jauron is 0-3 against Rams. ... games. ... Chargers QB Philip Rivers end at 133 because of surgical pro- tice Wednesday, as did TE L.J. Smith
and went franchise-worst 2-14. ... Bills WR Lee Evans has had recep- leads NFL with nine TD passes. ... cedure this week to alleviate swollen (back) and reserve RB Tony Hunt
Browns QB Derek Anderson had tion of 30-plus yards in all three Chargers are tied with Dallas for most left calf. That means not playing (concussion). ... With 30 TDs rush-
worst game last season at games. ... Rams WR Torry Holt 20-plus yard pass plays with 13. ... opposite LB Zach Thomas, his former ing, Westbrook is one shy of Ricky
Cincinnati, where he matched career needs four catches to pass Steve San Diego LB Jyles Tucker had three teammate in Miami and brother-in- Watters and needs two to tie Randall
high with four interceptions. Coach Largent (819) for 16th in NFL sacks and scored a TD in only career law. Taylor and Thomas spent last 11 Cunningham for third on team’s all-
Romeo Crenell could bring in Brady career receptions. ... Rams have game against Raiders. ... Oakland QB seasons in Miami. ... Redskins QB time list. He also needs nine recep-
Quinn if Anderson struggles today. ... lost eight of last nine at home. ... JaMarcus Russell made first career Jason Campbell is one of only three tions to pass Mike Quick for fifth in
WR Braylon Edwards scored two Rams allowing 38.6 points per start against Chargers in final game NFL starters without an interception team history. ... Eagles sacked Ben
touchdowns in each of the two game. ... Rams kicker Josh Brown last season, going 23-for-31 for 224 this season. He has thrown 115 pass- Roethlisberger eight times last week
games last season. is 5-for-5 on field goals. yards with one TD and one INT. es without a pick. and registered nine in all.
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Song remains the same Jags try to
dig out from
Packers status quo with QB Rodgers early hole
JACKSONVILLE (AP) — The
By ERIC McKINNEY { Houston Texans and
SPORTS WRITER Jacksonville Jaguars started
TAMPA — Switch the num- the season in similar fashion.
ber, change the name, mix in They lost their first two
a few interceptions and fans • 1N`
games because of big plays
probably wouldn’t notice and turnovers, had to deal
much of a difference. The with a major off-the-field
nuts and bolts of the Green distraction, and didn’t get
Bay Packers remain the same. nearly the quarterback play
Off to a 2-1 start, the either expected.
Packers rank fifth in scoring, Now, they’re both well
eighth in total offense and behind AFC South leader
boast a quarterback among
the top 10 in passing yards, a . Tennessee and trying to
recover. One of them will feel
touchdowns and rating.
a whole lot better about their
But you won’t find Aaron
Rodgers anywhere in the
{ - 1 situation following Sunday’s
record books (NFL or matchup in Jacksonville.
Packers), his trophy case is “The bright side is know-
full of empty shelves and he’s ing that you can play better
missing an essential piece of and you can fix those things
jewelry to complete the Brett _ r_ and move on to turn things
Favre comparison. { around the next week,”
So why, then, was Tampa Texans quarterback Matt
Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Schaub said. “I think we
Gruden, who worked with AP PHOTO have that feeling around
Favre as a Packers assistant Chicago Bears quarterback Kyle Orton, left, is sacked by Tampa Bay defensive end Greg White during last here. We’re remaining posi-
from 1992-94, comparing week’s game in Chicago. White and Gaines Adams have been able to generate pressure on opposing quar- tive. It’s a long season and
Green Bay’s signal caller to terbacks while Chris Hovan and company have sufficiently plugged the run for the Bucs. there are a lot of teams out
his legendary predecessor? there who started out behind
“Some of his mannerisms Key matchup the day. At 6-foot-8, 320 pounds,
Trueblood, who accused of playing dirty
the 8-ball.
remind me of Brett as a by the Chicago Bears and subsequently “We just need to continue
young quarterback,” Gruden Jeremy Trueblood vs. fined $5,000 by the NFL, has an obvious to focus on what it’s going to
said. “Just the way he carries Aaron Kampman advantage against the 6-4, 265 take to win each week and
himself. … He’s exciting to Green Bay’s defensive end is tied for Kampman. things are going to turn up
watch, he’s got a flair about second in the NFL with four sacks and is Trueblood’s ability to win the matchup here.”
a pivotal piece of the Packers defense. likely will go a long way toward Tampa GREEN BAY (2-1) At TAMPA BAY (2-1)
him, he’s got a charisma 1 p.m. The Jaguars (1-2) believe
“This is a very physical defensive Bay’s ability to string together back-to-
about him, fearless, looks like team … and it starts with Kampman,” back sackless games for quarterback they turned things around
he’s very confident in himself. Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden said. “He’s Brian Griese. 1
OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by last week at Indianapolis.
He’s a talent.” a very physical player. He’s hard to block. “He’s a complete end. My hands are 1 ⁄2.
RECORD VS. SPREAD — Green Bay
They gouged the Colts for
That doesn’t mean Rodgers He’s got a motor that just doesn’t stop. going to be full,” Trueblood said. “But 236 yards rushing, controlled
will jaw with Chris Hovan I’m really impressed with him, I always that’s part of the fun of playing in the 2-1; Tampa Bay 2-1.
have been.” NFL; it’s a challenge every Sunday.” SERIES RECORD — Packers 29- the ball for more than 41
throughout today’s contest 19-1. minutes and got a much-
a la Favre and Warren Sapp. Right tackle Jeremy Trueblood figures
to line up opposite Kampman most of — Eric McKinney LAST MEETING — Buccaneers 17, needed 23-21 victory thanks
But the pace of the game could Packers 16, Sept. 25, 2005. to Josh Scobee’s 51-yard field
very much remind the Bucs’ have an opportunity to get us PACKERS OFFENSE — OVERALL
faithful of those classic tilts. goal with 4 seconds to play.
in a good play every time and “If we’re going to be a (8), RUSH (15), PASS (7)
Just how closely Rodgers, I feel like, as does coach, if I championship team, it’s PACKERS DEFENSE — OVERALL
who has not thrown an inter- go through my progressions, something that definitely (27), RUSH (26), PASS (22) HOUSTON (0-2) at
BUCCANEERS OFFENSE — OVER-
ception, follows the Favre
script could determine
there’s going to be a high-per- has to get better,” Phillips ALL (7), RUSH (14), PASS (6) JACKSONVILLE (1-2)
centage throw at some point said. “But we’ve been getting BUCCANEERS DEFENSE — OVER- 1 p.m.
today’s winner. The Packers’ in my progression. … My off the field on third downs ALL (26), RUSH (20), PASS (27)
deep receiving corps high- focus has really been to get and creating turnovers, so OPENING LINE — Jaguars by 7.
lighted by Greg Jennings and the ball to those guys in a you’ve got to be excited McCarthy, however, remains RECORD VS. SPREAD — Houston 0-
Donald Driver has allowed position where they can about that.” confident in Rodgers to lead 2; Jacksonville 1-2.
Rodgers to keep the gun- make a play.” The play of the defensive Green Bay’s offense. So does SERIES RECORD — Texans lead 7-5.
slinger mentality alive and front has been a big factor in Gruden. LAST MEETING — Texans 42,
With the Tampa-Two style, Jaguars 28, Dec. 30, 2007.
well in Green Bay. Mix in the those opportunities should the Bucs’ ability to create “They’ve been very fortu-
LAST WEEK — Texans lost to
fact the Bucs’ defense ranks be available. The Bucs’ turnovers. Both Gaines nate in Green Bay, they’ve had Tennessee 31-12; Jaguars beat
27th against the pass and bend-but-don’t-break Adams and Greg White have tremendous play at that posi- Indianapolis 23-21.
it could be a long day philosophy puts a been able to generate pres- tion for some time,” Gruden TEXANS OFFENSE — OVERALL (25),
if Tampa Bay can’t premium on tack- sure on opposing quarter- said. “I don’t believe they RUSH (19), PASS (21)
force a few ling to prevent the backs while Hovan and com- would have made this deci- TEXANS DEFENSE — OVERALL (19),
turnovers. pany have sufficiently sion if they didn’t have com- RUSH (27), PASS (6)
• big plays, some- JAGUARS OFFENSE — OVERALL
“We judge thing Tampa Bay plugged the run. plete confidence in Rodgers. (24), RUSH (13), PASS (25)
ourselves on Ws, has been “We’re definitely And he has all the wiring to JAGUARS DEFENSE — OVERALL
not the stats or impressed with really be great, he really does.”
struggling (14), RUSH (17), PASS (17)
the numbers that with this the whole speed of There’s also the Matt Bryant STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES —
we give up,” Bucs season. the front four and factor. The status of Tampa Texans have six turnovers in two games,
strong safety front seven,” Bay’s kicker remains cloudy resulting in lopsided losses at Pittsburgh
Green Bay Packers coach (38-17) and at Tennessee (31-12). ...
Jermaine Phillips following the sudden death of Coach Gary Kubiak gave QB Matt Schaub
said. “So as long as we QB Aaron Mike McCarthy his youngest son, Matthew
Rodgers vote of confidence by keeping him in
continue to get these said. “That’s Tryson Bryant, on Wednesday. starting lineup, but many believe another
victories we’re going to something that Gruden noted the Bucs had turnover-filled performance could prompt
be satisfied. We can be 27 our coaches not signed another kicker as switch to Sage Rosenfels. ... Texans have
in rank but as long as we have identified of Friday despite Bryant’s won three of last four in series, although
and it’ll definitely absence from practice. last meeting was meaningless game to
get a world championship end 2007 regular season, so Jaguars
it’s all worth it.” be a challenge for A field goal could decide benched almost all their starters. ... WR
With Rodgers plugging us.” the game with Green Bay and Andre Johnson needs 56 yards receiving
away at a 64-percent clip the Tampa Bay ranking first and to surpass 5,000 for career. He has aver-
Packers are sure to complete second in the NFL in red- aged 88.7 yards in last four games
against Jaguars. ... Since 2006,
their fare share of passes in zone defense. Jacksonville is 14-4 when rushing for
Raymond James Stadium. “This game right here could more than 150 yards. Fred Taylor (121)
The bigger problem for the prove big for us down the road and Maurice Jones-Drew (107) combined
Bucs is the fact Green Bay when it comes to the playoffs for 228 yards on ground last week at
leads the league in yards after and home-field advantage or Indianapolis. ... WR Matt Jones is off to
the catch. best start of career, catching 15 passes
just getting into the playoffs,” for 162 yards. ... Jaguars hope to get WR
“The way our offense is set Phillips said. “So this is a big Jerry Porter (hamstring) in game for first
up it’s very quarterback game for us.” time since signing him to six-year, $30
friendly,” Rodgers said. “I E-mail: emckinney@sun-herald.com million contract.
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DEAFENING DEFEATS
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The Rebels from Ole Miss swamp No. 4 Florida
By MARK LONG in his first season with Ole Miss clock and setting off a raucous celebra-
ASSOCIATED PRESS (3-2, 1-1). tion in and around the small section of 1
GAINESVILLE — Houston Nutt need- Snead was 9-of-20 passing for 185 Ole Miss who made the trip.
ed just five games to get a signature win yards, not great numbers, but he made Tebow was 24-of-38 passing for 319
at Mississippi. plays when the Rebels needed them. yards and a touchdown. He ran 15
Jevan Snead threw two touchdown His biggest was an 86-yard touchdown times for 7 yards and two scores, a far
passes, ran for another score and led pass to Shay Hodge that put the Rebelscry from the 166 yards he had in Oxford AP PHOTOS
the Rebels to a stunning 31-30 victory at ahead 31-24 with 5:26 to play. last season. WHAT A LONG, STRANGE TRIP IT’S BEEN: Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden, right, congratulates cornerback Michael Ray
No. 4 Florida on Saturday. Tebow brought the Gators back, dri- He also misfired on several long pass- r
Garvin following Garvin’s kickoff return for a fourth quarter touchdown against Colorado in Jacksonville. Florida State won 39-21.
es and underthrew one in the end zone.
Loud, clear victories
Snead, the former Florida recruit who ving them 78 yards in about 2 minutes, w
backed out of his commitment when but the game-tying extra point was His lone touchdown toss to Percy 1
he learned the Gators were going after blocked by defensive lineman Kentrell Harvin came on a deflected pass that
Tim Tebow, outplayed last year’s Lockett. Florida coach Urban Meyer Kendrick Lewis nearly intercepted. 4
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Heisman Trophy winner. argued that Lockett illegally jumped Florida’s biggest problem was three
And he did it in The Swamp, over the offensive line, but the offi-
turnovers and a miserable third quarter
where Florida (3-1, 1-1 cials did not agree. that might go down as the worst 15
Southeastern Conference) Florida forced a punt and
minutes in the Meyer era. ?' .
had won 21 of its last 22 had one more chance, Leading 17-7, Harvin fumbled on the
Bobby notches win No. 376 as Seminoles cruise
games. but Tebow was stuffed second play of the third. Ole Miss
The victory came in for no gain on fourth-turned it into a field goal. Tebow fum-
Snead’s fifth career start and-1 at the Ole Miss
bled on the next play, and Snead found
and gave Nutt a huge win 32-yard line. Cordera Eason on a perfectly called .}
,
Snead took a
screen pass for an 18-yard touchdown.
couple of Eason leapt over Markihe Anderson at By BRENT KALLESTAD yards in the second half.
knees from
the 5 and rolled into the end zone to tie
ASSOCIATED PRESS Florida State relied on its running game
1 I
there, run-
the game. •1 JACKSONVILLE — Antone Smith ran for 259 yards while quarterback Christian
ning out It got worse for the Gators, too. for 154 yards and three touchdowns Ponder completed just 10 of 22 passes for
_
the Saturday as Florida State defeated previ- 119 yards and one interception.
! Tebow, under heavy pressure +
ously unbeaten Colorado 39-21 in Colorado’s Cody Hawkins threw for 154
all day long, just couldn’t find a
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Bobby Bowden’s 500th game as a college yards and three touchdowns, connecting
/ rhythm. Ole Miss did. Dexter with Josh Smith, Riar Geer and Patrick
a
head coach.
-' McCluster, who lined up
countless times in the “Wild
Bowden, in his 43rd season as a head
coach and 33rd at Florida State,
Devenny for scores.
Colorado (3-1) was unable to put much
Hog” formation made famous notched his 376th career victory to together offensively until an 80-yard scor-
* by Darren McFadden under Nutt at
momentarily catch Penn State’s Joe ing drive that culminated early in the
Arkansas, busted through the line Paterno, whose team defeated Illinois fourth quarter on Hawkins 2-yard touch-
Ole Miss quarterback Jevan and rambled 40 yards for a touchdown
Snead throws during the first 38-24 later Saturday. down pass to Geer. That cut the lead to
that made it 24-17. Florida State (3-1) scored three times 25-14.
half against Florida on The Gators regrouped in the fourth —
Saturday in Gainesville. in the final 2:29 of the first half to take a But Florida State’s Michael Ray Garvin,
Tebow even tied it with a short run 19-7 lead on the way to its first win of the a world class sprinter who qualified for
Snead went 9-of-20 passing early in the quarter — but the defensive
for 185 yards. The game had a season over a Bowl Subdivision team. the 2008 Olympic trials, answered 12 sec-
collapse on the long pass play and the The Seminoles opened the season with onds later with a 94-yard kickoff return to
bit of a revenge factor for blocked extra point turned out to be the
Snead, who had originally com- wins over Western Carolina and give the Seminoles a 32-14 lead.
difference. Chattanooga before last week’s 12-3 loss Florida State running back Antone Smith, Florida State capitalized on an early
mitted to play at UF, but
backed out due to Tim Tebow. Harvin ran 10 times for 82 yards and AP PHOTOS
to Wake Forest. left, is tackled by Colorado defensive tackle Colorado turnover to grab a 7-0 lead three
a touchdown, and had 13 receptions for SOMETHING YOU DON’T SEE TOO OFTEN: University of Florida quarter- Smith, who carried 25 times, went 60 George Hypolite during the second quarter minutes into the game on Smith’s first 2-
186 yards and a score. But he also fum- back Tim Tebow bows his head in dejection after Mississippi defeated No. 4 Florida yards down his own left sideline with 2:29 Saturday in Jacksonville. yard touchdown run. Smith had all 27
bled three times, losing one of them. 31-30 on Saturday in Gainesville. left in the half to give the Seminoles a 14- blocked Matt DiLallo’s punt out of the yards on the drive, which followed a
7 lead. end zone for a safety and Graham Gano Neefy Moffett fumble recovery. Smith’s
Tar Heels go deep late to foil Hurricanes again
After holding Colorado on downs deep finished off the half with a 36-yard field third touchdown came with 3:37 left in
in its own territory, Dekoda Watson goal. He added field goals of 52 and 44 the game.
By TIM REYNOLDS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
game, but Goddard’s second pick of the
quarter sealed the Tar Heels’ win.
ball ahead of a diving Bruce Johnson for the
first North Carolina touchdown of the final
South Florida puts the hurt on N.C. State
MIAMI — Cameron Sexton threw a 14- Farquharson had his hands on the ball in quarter, seeming to stun the Hurricanes a By JOEDY McCREARY yards in the first half against a
yard touchdown pass to Brooks Foster the end zone, yet Goddard was the one who bit, and then Sexton ASSOCIATED PRESS Wolfpack team seeking its sec-
with 46 seconds left, Trimane Goddard wound up with possession. delivered the RALEIGH, N.C. — Matt ond straight upset of a top-15 4
-_ had two interceptions in the final min- Marve threw three touchdown passes perfect touch Grothe threw for 259 yards team.
utes, and North Carolina rallied from an for Miami (2-2, 0-1), and Graig pass at the and a touchdown, completing Grothe wasn’t about to let
early 14-point deficit to beat Miami 28-24 Cooper rushed for 110 yards plus end. his first 11 passes during No. that happen. Standing tall
on Saturday. had a receiving touchdown for 13 South Florida’s 41-10 rout behind an offensive line that
Sexton — playing because Tar Heels starter the Hurricanes, who lost to the - of North Carolina State on kept him well-protected, he r
1 T.J. Yates will miss six weeks with a broken Tar Heels for the second straight Saturday night. completed passes to six differ-
left ankle — relieved starter Mike Paulus season. Jamar Taylor and Mike Ford ent receivers — most of whom
early and completed 11 of 19 passes for 242 A year ago, Miami almost pulled North added 1-yard touchdown were wide open — during his
yards, including two fourth-quarter scores. off a stunning comeback against Carolina runs, and the Big East’s only perfect start against a defense
He found Hakeem Nicks with a 74-yard North Carolina, nearly rallying quarterback nationally ranked team had that was missing its top play-
pass with 9 minutes remaining, then coolly from a 27-0 halftime deficit. Cameron the look of a legitimate con- maker, injured linebacker
found Foster in the right corner of the end This time, the Tar Heels showed Sexton, left, tender even without All- Nate Irving.
is hugged America defensive lineman His first incompletion came
zone in the final minute to give North the Hurricanes how to pull one of by Aaron
Carolina (3-1, 1-1 Atlantic Coast those off. George Selvie, who was in uni- with 33 seconds left in the first
Stahl after
Conference) its first lead of the day. Down 24-14 midway form but sat out with an ankle quarter when he overthrew
Sexton
injury. A.J. Love down the left side-
CONGRATS ON A JOB WELL DONE: South Florida’s Marcus
Miami had one more chance, getting the through the fourth quar- threw the Edwards, left, congratulates teammate Jamar Taylor after his touch-
ball at its own 31. Robert Marve found ter after Marve con- game-win- The Bulls (5-0) didn’t need line, but by then, it didn’t mat- down against North Carolina State on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.
Kayne Farquharson for a 29-yard gain that nected with Aldarius & ° d / I ning touch- him. They scored touchdowns ter — the Bulls led 14-3 and
took the Hurricanes to the North Carolina Johnson on a 4-yard down on their first three posses- were well on their way to a Grothe completed 20 of 29 yards. He exited after Moise
GETTING BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS: 20 with 15 seconds remaining. touchdown pass, the
i.
Saturday sions, recorded two safeties, blowout. Each of their previ- passes, threw a 9-yard touch- Plancher’s 10-yard touchdown
North Carolina tailback Greg Little, sans helmet, scores a touchdown Marve nearly hooked up with Tar Heels went to against built a 31-10 halftime lead and ous three wins were decided down pass to Carlton Mitchell run with 9:49 left stretched the
in the second quarter against Miami on Saturday at Dolphin Stadium. Farquharson again on the final play of the work. Nicks caught the Miami. had 354 of their 514 total by eight or fewer points. and rushed nine times for 68 lead to 31.
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NAVY 24, NO. 8 ALABAMA 41, NO. 3 GEORGIA 30
’Bama pulls off stunner
NO. 16 WAKE FOREST 17
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ATHENS, Ga. — Forget the blackout.
This was an early knockout.
AP PHOTOS Backed by a dominant defense and
Navy players celebrate their 24-17 win John Parker Wilson’s accurate passing,
over No. 16 Wake Forest on Saturday No. 8 Alabama raced to a stunning 31-
in Winston-Salem, N.C. point lead by halftime against self-
destructing Georgia and held on to beat
Navy upsets the third-ranked Bulldogs 41-30
Saturday night, establishing Nick
Saban’s team as a national champi-
Wake Forest onship contender in his second season.
Georgia (4-1, 1-1 Southeastern
Conference) became the third team in
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the top four to fall on a devastating
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Riley week for ranked teams, joining No. 1
Skinner’s first interception in nine USC and No. 4 Florida in the loss
months was quickly followed by column.
another, then another. Alabama (5-0, 2-0) is poised to move
The miscues didn’t stop until up at least three or four spots when the
Navy was celebrating its first win new poll comes out Sunday, and the
over a ranked team in 23 years. Tide certainly looked as impressive as
Skinner was responsible for five of anyone all year in winning decisively
No. 16 Wake Forest’s six turnovers, on the road against a team that started
and his fourth-quarter interception the season at the top of the heap.
ended any comeback hopes in Wilson went 13-of-16 passing for 205
Navy’s 24-17 win on Saturday. yards and a touchdown, while Glenn
“It’s pretty deflating for an offense Coffee ran for two scores in a game that AP PHOTO
and a defense when you do that,” wasn’t nearly as close as the final score. Alabama running back Glen Coffee, front, runs for daylight against Georgia on Saturday
said Skinner, who had his streak of Georgia scored two touchdowns in the in Athens, Ga. No. 8 Alabama upset No. 3 Georgia 41-30.
133 passes without an interception waning minutes.
shattered by throwing four and los- Not even the most optimistic Georgia came out wearing black jer- bite the Bulldogs. They were flagged
ing a fumble. “It’s all on me.” Alabama fan could have expected seys, and most of its fans at 92,000-seat twice in the opening half for roughing
The Demon Deacons (3-1), who Saban, who won a national champi- Sanford Stadium also took part in the the passer, crucial but familiar mistakes
had earned a reputation for disci- onship at LSU, to turn the Tide so “blackout.” But the biggest cheers came for a team that already was the most
plined play, were done in by more quickly. This again looks like a program from the white-clad Alabamians sprin- penalized in the SEC. Also, an offensive
than just their mistake-prone quar- more in keeping with the tradition of kled throughout the massive stands. line featuring two freshman and two
terback. Starting left tackle Jeff Bear Bryant, not Saban predecessor Georgia showed some disturbing ten- sophomores was no match for
Birdsong was ejected, they couldn’t Mike Shula. dencies even while winning its first four Alabama’s massive front led by 365-
run the ball and the defense couldn’t Looking for a motivational edge, games, and those sure came back to pound Terrence Cody.
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Eric Kettani rushed for a career-
high 175 yards and backup quar- ACC: ROUNDUP SEC: ROUNDUP
Maryland tops Auburn holds off
terback Jarod Bryant scored the
decisive touchdown late in the
fourth quarter — after Skinner’s
fourth pick — as Navy survived
despite losing quarterback Kaipo-
Noa Kaheaku-Enhada in the sec-
No. 20 Clemson Tennessee 14-12
ond quarter to a hamstring injury. by Clemson safety Michael
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ■ NO. 5 LSU 34,
“We weren’t surprised that they CLEMSON, S.C. — Hamlin, Heyward-Bey was AUBURN, Ala. — Jake MISSISSIPPI ST. 24: At Baton
were tough against the run,” Wake Thoroughly dominated for on the Tigers 4. Rouge, La., Charles Scott sur-
Forest coach Jim Grobe said. “I Ricks only had to fall on
a half, Maryland needed a “I wanted to score, but I the ball, and backup quar- passed 100 yards rushing for a
think the ability to not throw the put my team in position to
football without turning the ball
special play to steal terback Kodi Burns merely fourth-straight game, punching in
ACC
momentum from score,” he said. had to throw it two short touchdowns, and
over was what hurt us today.” No. 20 Clemson. Da’Rel Scott had T )O h
! Et A No. 5 LSU remained
With No. 20 Clemson also losing a few yards.
Who else to call the winning score, They still pro- undefeated with a
Saturday to Maryland, much of the victory over
on than perhaps ATLANTICCOAST CONFERENCE a 1-yard run, vided the biggest
luster is gone from the Clemson- early in the
CONFERENCE
Mississippi State.
the Terps’ most plays for No. 15
Wake Forest matchup Oct. 9 that fourth quarter. But there
special player, Darrius Auburn.
was supposed was no minimizing the lift ■NO. 7 TEXAS 52,ARKANSAS 10:
to determine Heyward-Bey. Ricks recovered a fumble
At Austin, Colt McCoy put up five
superiority in With Maryland (4-1, 1-0 the Terps got from in the end zone, Burns touchdowns in another near-per-
Atlantic Coast Heyward-Bey’s run, the passed for a key first down fect start, and Texas routed
the Atlantic
Coast Conference) down 17-6, longest allowed by to kill the clock and Arkansas to hand Razorbacks
the former high-school Clemson (3-2, 1-1) in eight Auburn sent Tennessee to coach Bobby Petrino an embar-
Conference.
track star took off on a years. its worst start in 14 years rassing debut in a border rivalry
76-yard reverse that set with a 14-12 victory famous for close games.
•x
up the first of two second- ■ DUKE 31, VIRGINIA 3: At Saturday.
half touchdowns in a 20- Durham, N.C., Duke took advan- One of the biggest offen- ■SOUTH CAROLINA 26, UAB 13:
tage of five second-half turnovers sive plays for two sputter- At Colombia, S.C., Stephen Garcia
17 win Saturday.
to beat Virginia and ended a 25- ing teams went for all of 10 was 13-for-20 for 131 yards and
“I just remember, ’Just game Atlantic Coast Conference
run,”’ Heyward-Bey said, yards and no points. Burns ran for 86 more, giving South
losing streak. rolled right, spotted Carolina’s offense enough of a
smiling. kick to beat UAB.
On 1st-and-10 from Montez Billings open on
■ BOSTON COLLEGE 42,
Maryland’s 20, Heyward- the right sideline to con-
RHODE ISLAND 0: At Boston, ■KENTUCKY 41, WESTERN
Bey ran around an open vert a third-and-5 and
Montel Harris ran for 143 yards KENTUCKY 3: At Lexington, Ky.,
right side, cutting back and three touchdowns to lead allow Auburn (4-1, 2-1 Tony Dixon ran for two touchdowns
through the middle of the Boston College past Rhode Island Southeastern Conference) and Kentucky ruined WKU’s first
Shun field to the left sideline. By in the schools’ first meeting since to kneel on the final plays visit to Commonwealth Stadium in
White the time he was forced out 1917. of the game. a victory.
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TOP 25: TOP 25: ROUNDUP SCOREBOARD
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE EAST
Allegheny 24, Oberlin 13
& RESULTS Bloomsburg 13, C.W. Post 6
Boston College 42, Rhode Island 0
Brown 24, Harvard 22
No. 1 Southern Cal (2-1) LOST Bryant 24, Wagner 14
California, Pa. 21, Indiana, Pa. 19
Lost at Oregon State, 27-21 Carnegie-Mellon 41, Hiram 6
Colgate 31, Fordham 24
College of N.J. 41, Morrisville St. 31
No. 2 Oklahoma (4-0) Cornell 17, Yale 14
Cortland St. 32, Kean 28
def. No. 24 TCU, 35-10 Curry 40, W. New England 7
Delaware 38, Albany, N.Y. 7
Delaware Valley 41, Salisbury 27
Duquesne 24, Dayton 16
No. 3 Georgia (4-1) LOST East Stroudsburg 52, Cheyney 12
FDU-Florham 23, Apprentice 21
lost to No. 8 Alabama, 41-30 Holy Cross 38, Georgetown, D.C. 14
Iona 30, Pace 26
James Madison 24, Maine 10
No. 4 Florida (3-1) LOST Lafayette 24, Penn 17
Livingstone 27, Lincoln, Pa. 10
lost to Mississippi, 31-30 McDaniel 20, Dickinson 13
Mercyhurst 34, Slippery Rock 10
Monmouth, N.J. 34, Robert Morris 26
Montclair St. 16, Brockport 14
No. 5 LSU (4-0) New Hampshire 42, Dartmouth 6
Northeastern 27, UC Davis 10
def. Mississippi State, 34-24 Pittsburgh 34, Syracuse 24
Princeton 10, Lehigh 7
Rochester 29, Union, N.Y. 25
No. 6 Missouri (4-0) BYE Rowan 39, William Paterson 24
Rutgers 38, Morgan St. 0
Next: at Nebraska, Oct. 4 Sacred Heart 28, Marist 16
Shippensburg 35, Millersville 14
Towson 31, Columbia 24
No. 7 Texas (4-0) Trinity, Conn. 20, Williams 17
Villanova 26, Richmond 20
def. Arkansas, 52-10 W. Michigan 7, Temple 3
Waynesburg 21, St. Vincent 12
West Chester 49, Kutztown 8
West Virginia 27, Marshall 3
No. 8 Alabama (5-0) SOUTH
Appalachian St. 48, Presbyterian 14
def. No. 3 Georgia, 41-30 Auburn 14, Tennessee 12
AP PHOTO Bethune-Cookman 33, Norfolk St. 17
Cent. Connecticut St. 28, Delaware St. 10
Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker gets sandwiched by Ohio State defensive lineman Thaddeus Gibson,
No. 9 Wisconsin (3-1) LOST left, and linebacker Marcus Freeman during the third quarter Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
Chas, Southern 27, North Greenville 0
Charleston, W.Va. 42, Concord 17
Buckeyes cruise
lost to Michigan, 27-25 Clark Atlanta 26, Miles 21
Coastal Carolina 20, N. Carolina A&T 7
Davidson 38, Jacksonville 35
Duke 31, Virginia 3
No. 10 Texas Tech (4-0) BYE E. Kentucky 13, Austin Peay 10, OT
Elizabeth City St. 24, St. Augustine’s 13
Next: at Kansas State, Oct. 4 Elon 23, Samford 17
Fayetteville St. 23, Virginia St. 13
Florida A&M 28, Tennessee St. 21
No. 11 BYU (4-0)
Wells rushes
BYE With top-ranked Southern seconds left, Michigan had sealed a Florida St. 39, Colorado 21
Furman 35, Chattanooga 10
Next: at Utah State, Oct. 3 California and three other top 10 victory. Grambling St. 13, Langston 2
teams losing, Oklahoma (4-0) made Wisconsin (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) Houston 41, East Carolina 24
No. 12 Penn State (5-0)
for 106 yards as strong a case as anyone to get
back to No. 1 for the first time since
seemed to tie the game and set up
overtime with David Gilreath’s 22-yard
Howard 49, Savannah St. 21
Kentucky 41, W. Kentucky 3
Kentucky St. 37, Stillman 30
def. No. 22 Illinois, 38-24 in OSU win it lost to Kansas State in the 2003
Big 12 championship game.
touchdown catch and Travis Beckum’s
reception for 2. But the conversion
LSU 34, Mississippi St. 24
Maryland 20, Clemson 17
McNeese St. 63, S. Virginia 7
was negated by a penalty, and on the Memphis 29, Arkansas St. 17
No. 13 South Florida (5-0) BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ■ NO. 7 TEXAS 52, retry, Evridge’s pass went high and Mississippi 31, Florida 30
Morehead St. 36, St. Francis, Pa. 21
def. N.C. State, 41-10 COLUMBUS, Ohio — ARKANSAS 10: Colt McCoy put up through the end zone. Navy 24, Wake Forest 17
Tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells five touchdowns in another near-per- Michigan (2-2, 1-0 Big Ten) had North Carolina 28, Miami 24
Northwestern St. 63, SE Oklahoma 12
rushed for 106 yards in his first fect start, and Texas routed Arkansas five turnovers in the first half, leading S. Carolina St. 43, Winston-Salem 17
No. 14 Ohio State (4-1) game in a month and quarter- to hand Razorbacks coach Bobby to a 19-0 deficit, and didn’t score SE Louisiana 38, North Dakota 35
def. Minnesota, 34-21 Petrino an embarrassing debut in a until late in the third quarter. But they Sam Houston St. 49, Gardner-Webb 33
back Terrelle Pryor ran for two scored 20 points in the fourth quarter South Carolina 26, UAB 13
border rivalry famous for close Southern U. 15, Alcorn St. 12
scores and threw for another games. and took a 20-19 lead on John St. Paul’s 24, Johnson C. Smith 9
No. 15 Auburn (4-1) to lead No. 14 Ohio State to The loss was the most lopsided in Thompson’s 25-yard interception Tenn.-Martin 63, Murray St. 38
34-21 victory over Minnesota the series since a 35-point Texas vic- return for a touchdown with 10:27 The Citadel 34, W. Carolina 14
def. Tennessee, 14-12 on Saturday.
Union, Ky. 35, Georgetown, Ky. 28
tory in 1970. In the previous 10 left in the fourth quarter, just seconds Virginia Union 51, Chowan 28
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