Sarasota Herald Tribune articles from November 2008

Sarasota Herald Tribune archives from November 2008

North Port's code violators pay dearly RESISTANCE: Aggressive enforcement and fines have some fighting back.
November 30, 2008... Byline: JOHN DAVIS john.davis@heraldtribune.com Like many in North Port, where the construction-based economy ground to a halt two years ago, Schade was running short of cash. Instead of paying for the permit, he just took the pool down a...

IN THIS CLEARER BAY, CLEARER SIGNS OF LIFE SARASOTA: Beneficiary of projects undertaken for several other reasons.(Graphic available on microfilm or pdf)
November 30, 2008... Byline: DOUG SWORD doug.sword@heraldtribune.com Twenty years ago, standing in that same spot, greenish water laden with algae would have obscured anything below the waist. In the wide, central section of the bay, a foot and a half of...

Florida faces the auto lobby EMISSIONS: State could adopt tough standards, but carmakers say, 'Wait'.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
November 30, 2008... Byline: LLOYD DUNKELBERGER H-T CAPITAL BUREAU They want to block government standards requiring cleaner, more fuel-efficient passenger cars and trucks. The state rule will be up before the state's Environmental Regulation Commission on...

Waiting for the right pitch Commission should allow let talks with Orioles to go forward.
November 30, 2008... In the county commissioners' last public discussion about baseball, on Nov. 18, they appropriately focused on several key needs: * To recalculate a study on the economic impacts of Major League Baseball in Sarasota County, specifically...

Trash pickup to be one side only.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
November 30, 2008... Byline: JOHN DAVIS john.davis@heraldtribune.com The move will cut down on emissions, fuel costs and manpower needed by the city's Solid Waste Division. "When you hear about your carbon footprint, this is what they're talking about,"...

CONTINUING TO GROW Small farms grow in spite of downturn.
November 30, 2008... Byline: KATE SPINNER , kate.spinner@heraldtribune.com More people are discovering they can buy fresh organic food directly from farmers, at produce stands and farmers markets, for about the same price as conventional grocery store food,...

Highlights of home tour are natural decorations.
November 30, 2008... Byline: PATTIE MIHALIK CORRESPONDENT "Our home tour is quite different in scope. We offer something unique that no other tour does," said Bonnie Verminisky, publicity chairwoman for the Punta Gorda Garden Club's Holly Days Home Tour...

Garden gathering a success.
November 30, 2008... Inside the clubhouse guests could purchase plants or pick up something from the craft and gift displays, or simply enjoy a gourmet lunch al fresco under the canopy of trees at the club. All seven gardens on the tour were in Englewood and...

OBITUARIES.
November 30, 2008... Jan. 5, 1928 - Nov. 21, 2008 Frank Leonard Browne, 80, Waynesboro, Ga., died Nov. 21, 2008. A service of remembrance will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday from Reiss Chapel at Lake View Memorial Gardens, 5000 N. Illinois St.,...

POLICE BRIEFS.
November 30, 2008... Investigators found a worker's permit that identified the man as Miguel Gomes, 36, Palmetto police said. Friends of Gomes told authorities they do not believe Gomes had family locally or in Mexico, police said. Gomes was riding his...

Annual dinner serves up both hope and fellowship.
November 30, 2008... Byline: SARAH LANSKY CORRESPONDENT "We do this because people need help, and we want to give them hope," Neil McArthur said and, with tears in his eyes, praised contributors. "We have been blessed by many who have opened their hearts...

OBITUARIES.
November 30, 2008... June 17, 1916 - Nov. 18, 2008 Ethel B. Beckman, 92, Bradenton, formerly of Cleveland, died Nov. 18, 2008. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church in west Bradenton. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26th...

Lenders could act. So why don't they?
November 30, 2008... Byline: Tom Lyons So I don't think banking industry executives are dumber than I once thought. Greedier and less principled, yes, but surely they are still far better equipped than most of us to assess how to respond to the mortgage...

HOW TO FIX A FULL JAIL CROWDING: Programs curb population, but facility remains beyond capacity.
November 30, 2008... Byline: TODD RUGER todd.ruger@heraldtribune.com But the jail has been overcrowded every month for the past year because of factors that criminal justice leaders say are beyond their control: a growing population, more law enforcement...

'You'd better watch out' is more than a seasonal cliche.
November 30, 2008... Byline: JOE FOLLICK, LLOYD DUNKELBERGER "Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer advisory encouraging Floridians to do their homework before heading out to shop this holiday season. Shoppers can avoid stress, potential...

Event to honor local heroes.
November 30, 2008... Byline: Yvette Kimm Last week, the Anderson family's attorney, Benjamin L. Crump, and his Tallahassee law firm of Parks & Crump LLC, dedicated their office in Martin's name. On Dec. 7, Crump will be the keynote speaker at the Pi...

OBITUARIES.
November 30, 2008... Jan. 5, 1928 - Nov. 21, 2008 Frank Leonard Browne, 80, Waynesboro, Ga., died Nov. 21, 2008. A service of remembrance will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday from Reiss Chapel at Lake View Memorial Gardens, 5000 N. Illinois St.,...

Trainmaster kept circuses rolling down the tracks.
November 30, 2008... Byline: DALE WHITE dale.white@heraldtribune.com "There are many among us who owe a debt of gratitude to Charlie, not only for safe passage down the tracks, but for his wisdom and guidance through the years," Circus Fans Association of...

Two leads ensure 'La Cage' is a treat.(Theater review)
November 30, 2008... Byline: SUSAN L. RIFE susan.rife@heraldtribune.com The show gets off to a lavish start with a production number by Les Cagelles (four men and two women as feather-bedecked showgirls) singing "We Are What We Are," which on opening night...

'Vegas' makes lots of memories.
November 30, 2008... Byline: Marjorie North Co-chairmen Kim Bass, Jason Champion, Suzette Jones, and Gary Pike, John and Sarah Lansky, Michael Chokr, Darren Rivera, Lynne Armitage and Brigid Hewes were among the fashion flock that made the journey to support...

Gators show disparity in programs widening.
November 30, 2008... Byline: Doug Fernandes Actually, it was perfectly acceptable to look ahead at various points in Saturday's embarrassingly easy 45-15 squish-squash of the homestanding Seminoles, once a legitimate rival to the Gators, now a...

GATORS ALL OVER FSU Tim Tebow leads UF in dominating performance.
November 30, 2008... Byline: MIC HUBER mic.huber@heraldtribune.com The points were the most Florida has scored in Doak-Campbell and the Gators won for the third straight time here for the first time since 1982. The margin of 30 points is also the largest in...

Cold facts Post-front conditions don't have to freeze your fishing plans.
November 30, 2008... Byline: Steve Gibson When cold fronts start swooping down from the north, it's winter. We're on a weekly cold-front pattern, and that's perplexing to anglers. When a front moves through, it pretty much slows the action. Be...

Big job: Cool Brees Host Bucs hope to contain Saints' hot QB today.
November 30, 2008... Byline: TOM BALOG tom.balog@heraldtribune.com The Falcons had Boy Wonder quarterback, Matt Ryan. The Panthers, their vaunted defense, and Jake Delhomme. All have departed Raymond James Stadium as losers, where the NFC South...

Jason Swancey's picks.
November 30, 2008... Turkey Day was OK. Hit on the first two, but who didn't know the Titans and Cowboys would blow out their inferior opponents? But in the battle of the birds, I was clearly winging it when I took the Cardinals to get back on track against the...

North Port makes big fourth-quarter rally to win.
November 30, 2008... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com The host Manta Rays capped the two-day event with a 70-67 overtimevictory over Cape Coral Mariner on Saturday. Earlier, Port Charlotte dropped a 58-45 decision to Cape...

Blazers post Classic victory over Sailors.
November 30, 2008... Byline: DONNIE WILKIE CORRESPONDENT Senior Heather Miller scored 14 points, including an early 3-pointer and another basket that capped a 13-5 burst to open the game. Sarasota Christian led 29-13 at halftime, and only a trio of...

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON.(Theater review)
November 30, 2008... Festival of the Bells, First Presbyterian Church of Port Charlotte choir, handbell choir and North Port Chorale and Handbell Choir, 4 p.m. at 2230 Hariet St., Port Charlotte. Free; donation requested. 625-5045. Smooth Jazz Christmas, Dave...

Actors become musicians in 'Opus'.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
November 30, 2008... Byline: JAY HANDELMAN jay.handelman@heraldtribune.com The actors are not actually playing, but they have to look like they know what they're doing, and the instruments are new to each of them. They do get some help in the script....

He's George, he's Mr. Potter, he's even Zuzu.(Theater review)
November 30, 2008... Byline: SUSAN L. RIFE susan.rife@heraldtribune.com "This Wonderful Life" is a somewhat condensed retelling of the Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart, Lionel Barrymore and Donna Reed, in which a frustrated businessman in Bedford Falls...

On a quest for new plays, Odyssey is on the move.
November 30, 2008... Byline: Jay Handelman The focus remains on new plays by local writers for the season, the first announced as a subscription package since Odyssey was created in 2006. The company has hosted three 10-minute play festivals and...

CHARLOTTE COMES OUT ON TOP Before a clash on the field, rivals pull together.
November 29, 2008... Byline: DOUG FERNANDES doug.fernandes@heraldtribune.com The picture wasn't quite the same across the field, as Charlotte Tarpons fans trickled in, slowly filling in the available pockets of bleachers. The green inflatable tunnel,...

One city marches to a thriftier beat HOLIDAY PARADE: Sarasota organizers spend far more than Venice for police.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
November 29, 2008... Byline: ROGER DROUIN and ANTHONY CORMIER STAFF WRITERS Venice's holiday parade draws twice the crowd, and the police charge is $6,000. Boy Scouts and volunteers handle some of the security to keep costs down. "I don't even think we...

Neighbors in need Season of Sharing helps local charities lend a helping hand.
November 29, 2008... The agencies and the organizations that exist to help those in need are inundated with pleas they can't fulfill. Requests for food stamps in Florida, Scott reported, are up 20 percent over the figures from last year -- when the economic...

Why all votes are not equal.
November 29, 2008... Byline: Waldo Proffitt Then how do you explain the fact that in Florida as of Nov. 4, there were 4,722,076 registered Democrats and 4,064,301 Republicans, about 658,000 more Democrats than Republicans, yet our delegation in the U.S....

A TARPON UPSET Troy McClary returns a punt 87 yards for the winning score.
November 29, 2008... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com "I told coach to put me in," McClary said. "I had a gut feeling I could make something happen." Despite McClary not having returned a punt all season, Waldrop agreed. ...

Plant escapes with victory over 'Noles Southeast defense limits high-powered Panthers to one TD and 2 field goals in hard-luck loss.
November 29, 2008... Byline: ALAN DELL CORRESPONDENT The Panthers came into Bradenton averaging 42 points and more than 200 passing yards per game while putting up 47 touchdown passes. They struggled for every yard and managed to score the winning touchdown...

FSU could muddy the waters with a win today.
November 29, 2008... Byline: MIC HUBER Many felt that had Penn State not lost to Iowa, the Nittany Lions would now be on their way to a national championship game and Joe Paterno would be on his way to leaving the game with a chance at his biggest win. ...

A country bumpkin recalls his first glimpse of Florida.
November 29, 2008... Byline: THOMAS BECNEL We were country bumpkins who never traveled anywhere, but my cousin Marcia was getting married in North Carolina, so all seven of us piled into our lime-green Ford Galaxy 500. As a special treat, we stopped in...

BUSINESS BUZZ.
November 29, 2008... Chavez, whose office is based in Sarasota, is in charge of establishing local chapters in the state, organizing fundraising events and cultivating state foundations that support the missions and goals of Common Cause. A former insurance...

Southeast girls top Riverview.
November 29, 2008... Byline: PHIL DENIS CORRESPONDENT The two-day event will conclude today with five games beginning at 2:30 p.m. Riverview started with an early 7-0 run and Southeast came back with a six-point streak of its own during the first quarter...

Interfaith forums end on high note.
November 29, 2008... Byline: KEN HAGGERTY CORRESPONDENT "What I and the other leaders of congregations involved with Kids Creating Community hoped to achieve since October was to create a growing identity affirming our faith in other people. We know...

Owners brave chilly air for blessing of the animals.
November 29, 2008... Byline: BETSY WILLIAMS CORRESPONDENT "Christ Lutheran is my first calling since graduating from the seminary," Foster said. "I just started in July, so getting things in order like the time that pet blessings usually take place took some...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
November 29, 2008... Nov. 18, 2008 Capt. Elmer Almarindo Bellone, 76, of Venice, formerly of Boxford, Mass., died Nov. 18, 2008. The viewing and services were held in Massachusetts. A celebration of life will take place at the Venice Golf and Country...

THE DOGS' DAY DeSoto rallies in second half to end to Braden River's season.
November 29, 2008... Byline: STEVE GIBSON steve.gibson@heraldtribune.com Their vaunted rushing attack was at first stymied by Braden River High here Friday night in the Region 3 semifinals at Bulldog Stadium. But DeSoto head coach Gary Morton would not...

IN BRIEF.
November 29, 2008... At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Manatee County School Board officials will talk about the curriculum, a school uniform policy and how to enroll a child in the $17.3 million school, which is to open in August and have space for 602 students. The...

Honoring Indian spirituality.
November 29, 2008... Byline: AMY SMITH CORRESPONDENT . "We hope we were able to teach^and inspire." Inside the auditorium, guests heard the sounds of distant drums asseveral teachings of various American Indian tribal chiefs were read aloud. Greg...

OBITUARIES.
November 29, 2008... Oct. 7, 1939 - Nov. 26, 2008 Marsha D. Littlefield, 69, Palmetto, a lifelong resident of Manatee County, died Nov. 26, 2008. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at...

Take time to reflect on the positive.
November 29, 2008... Byline: Rich Brooks Sometimes I think we don't ask that question enough. It's as if we resist it because it's too painful to contemplate. Or, maybe it's the opposite. The early Christians weren't big on parties. The Christians who...

Woman killed in fiery crash VICTIM: Friend says she was likely headed to a soup kitchen she ran.
November 29, 2008... Byline: HALLE STOCKTON halle.stockton@heraldtribune.com The two then smashed the window and cut off the 77-year-old woman's seat belt to remove her because the blaze continued to flare. "We weren't sure if she was gone," said Charlie...

BUILDING A PLACE OF HONOR.(Map, info boxes and graphic available on microfilm or pdf)
November 29, 2008... Byline: CATHY ZOLLO cathy.zollo@heraldtribune.com There is plenty of need. There is already a waiting list of hundreds of families who want to move their dead there from other sites or are holding off on burying loved ones until the...

Tree sales support outreach.
November 29, 2008... Byline: JENNIFER SHEA CORRESPONDENT Zarzycki is in the large kitchen of the church, preparing lunch and an afternoon snack for dozens of parishioners, volunteers and Manpower temporary workers who will unload the six semi trucks full of...

IN BRIEF.
November 29, 2008... The man was shot once about 8:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Ninth Street West after he was confronted by two men in their 20s, Palmetto police said. A bystander tried to help the man, who died soon after, police said. Officials...

Sarasota Ballet hits new level of accomplishment.
November 29, 2008... Byline: BILL HUTCHINSON bill.hutchinson@heraldtribune.com Sarasota is a traditionally minded town that likes a little bun-and-tutu with its ballet. On the new program, Balanchine's "Divertimento No. 15" hits that note in fine form, with a...

OBITUARIES.
November 29, 2008... Nov. 18, 2008 Capt. Elmer Almarindo Bellone, 76, of Venice, formerly of Boxford, Mass., died Nov. 18, 2008. The viewing and services were held in Massachusetts. A celebration of life will take place at the Venice Golf and Country...

Recalling Sarasota of 50 years ago.
November 29, 2008... Byline: Harold Bubil Six decades later, Jeff LaHurd picked up Sarasota's story with his own book, "Sarasota, a History," giving an admirable account of life in the 1950s and beyond. My perspective is different. When my family moved...

Festival of trees Talented volunteers decorate holiday trees all for a good cause.
November 29, 2008... Byline: MARSHA FOTTLER CORESPONDENT Tickets are $10. Proceeds from "A Festival of Trees" benefit the Crosley Estate Foundation, which helps maintain this historic south Manatee County property on Sarasota Bay. Chairperson of the event is...

Old tales of storied rivalry CHARLOTTE-VENICE: Big game tonight brings to mind 80 years of hijinks.
November 28, 2008... Byline: Eric Ernst High school football has a way of doing that, its influence reaching well beyond the lights on the field and the drama of the game. The anticipation builds until kickoff, fed by the pageantry of marching bands, color...

In a hard season, Florida got off easy HURRICANES: 2008 saw major storms coming in a relentless pattern.(Map available on microfilm or pdf)
November 28, 2008... Byline: ANNA SCOTT anna.scott@heraldtribune.com "It has been a busy year by any measure," said Chris Landsea, science and operations officer at the National Hurricane Center in Miami. "Overall, it's suggestive that we're still in an...

Dinner is served, then it's back into the homeless night.
November 28, 2008... Byline: Kathy Silverberg But all that seemed immaterial when I spent last Saturday evening serving dinner at Charlotte County's Genesis Center. Coincidentally, Anna Scott's article in Sunday's Herald-Tribune simply reinforced the very...

Stepping into the Sunshine Newly elected officials should get to know the open-government laws.
November 28, 2008... The Sunshine Law is intended to provide public access to local land-use meetings, court hearings, school board sessions and other gatherings where the public's business is conducted. The open-records law is designed to offer public access...

Appraiser wars Go-between might smooth the transition between Todora and his replacement.
November 28, 2008... Todora responded that he had taken steps to ensure a smooth transition and would turn over the office in fine shape. OK, good; we believe him. Todora rejected Furst's request for office space during the transition, saying it would be...

Saving an unconventional family.
November 28, 2008... Byline: Laura Sperling Just as the sting set in, however, came a court ruling that brought new hope -- and validation -- to gay partnerships. On Tuesday, a circuit judge struck down Florida's longtime ban on child adoption by...

Tarpons earn shot at payback against Indians CLASS 5A-REGION 3: Charlotte tries to use earlier lopsided loss to Venice as motivation.
November 28, 2008... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com "We were pretty much embarrassed," Tarpons coach Binky Waldrop said. "I was a little concerned. I didn't know how it would affect us." Charlotte players showed up at the...

New sensation trying to GET A GRIP BUCCANEERS: Rookie Clifton Smith's returns make headlines, but he's more concerned about the fumbles.
November 28, 2008... Byline: TOM BALOG tom.balog@heraldtribune.com The former practice squad player signed as an undrafted free agent from Fresno State last spring is also tied for the NFL lead in kickoff returns, with a 30.3 yard average per return and is...

Classic for girls kicks off today.
November 28, 2008... Byline: PHIL DENIS CORRESPONDENT "The mindset of the local teams is that they want to get better and play up, go against the best competition," said Howard Karasick, executive director of the foundation. "This is an opportunity for them...

Fishing should improve now that front has passed.
November 28, 2008... Byline: Steve Gibson Weekend outlooks calls for warm temperatures. Grouper and snapper are beginning to make their winter inshore migration. That means anglers don't have to venture very far out to enjoy fine action. In...

Work and play go together at 2008 Eddie Herr junior tournament.
November 28, 2008... Byline: MIC HUBER With more than 1,000 entries, it is quite a task. So, there was Workman... working away on Thanksgiving morning at the IMG Academies in Bradenton. He was busy putting together the draws, putting out fires. He was...

North Port easing sign rule.
November 28, 2008... Byline: JOHN DAVIS john.davis@heraldtribune.com With the holidays coming up and more people looking to sell items to raise money, having the city confiscate signs seemed like kicking people while they are down, officials agreed. ...

Charity abounds in season of need.
November 28, 2008... Byline: KATE SPINNER kate.spinner@heraldtribune.com In four days she gave more than 43 free cuts, many to children of struggling single mothers, after placing an ad in the free section of the Internet classifieds. The convergence of...

Wilson-Wood Foundation announces grants for 2008.
November 28, 2008... Byline: STAFF REPORT Grant recipients are: American Red Cross Southwest Florida Chapter Inc., $20,000; 2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc., $15,000; Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County Inc., $15,000; Boys & Girls Clubs of...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
November 28, 2008... Dec. 8, 1921 - Nov. 26, 2008 Donald L. Jeremiah, of Venice, died Nov. 26, 2008. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace Bible Fellowship, Nokomis (966-5467). Dr. Donald L. Jeremiah was an optometrist from Bellmore, Long...

Coach leads by example BRADEN RIVER: Former offensive lineman helps Pirates into the playoffs.
November 28, 2008... Byline: STEVE GIBSON steve.gibson@heraldtribune.com If a blocking assignment is messed up, his players will hear about it. After all, a poor block can botch a play, cost a game or even cause an injury. That he is in charge of...

USF faculty members detail research projects.
November 28, 2008... Byline: STAFF REPORT Presenters included: Bob Barylski, Ph.D., Government and International Affairs, "Khomeinism: Understanding the Theory and Practice of Making Islamic Revolution;" Jim Unnever, Ph.D., Criminology, "Race, Racism,...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
November 28, 2008... March 12, 1928 - Nov. 25, 2008 Donald Frederick Beach, 80, Ellenton, formerly of Mount Vernon, Ohio, died Nov. 25, 2008. A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Kicliter Funeral Home. Survivors include...

Countdown to a big holiday feast.
November 28, 2008... Byline: PAIGE ST. JOHN paige.stjohn@heraldtribune.com On the other side of the locked door, Larry O'Neill flipped on thekitchen lights to reveal a Thanksgiving dinner already six days in the making. At 3 a.m., he'd had only an hour...

CUTTING COSTS OF ORIOLES DEAL.
November 28, 2008... Byline: ROGER DROUIN roger.drouin@heraldtribune.com Some elected officials and business owners have questioned the price, $5 million less than the amount offered to bring the Boston Red Sox here, a team considered a much better tourism...

OBITUARIES.
November 28, 2008... Dec. 8, 1921 - Nov. 26, 2008 Donald L. Jeremiah, of Venice, died Nov. 26, 2008. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace Bible Fellowship, Nokomis (966-5467). Dr. Donald L. Jeremiah was an optometrist from Bellmore, Long...

It's Black Friday: Thursday edition RETAIL: Some stores look forward to the day after turkey. Others, the day of.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
November 27, 2008... Byline: TONI WHITT toni.whitt@heraldtribune.com Sales have softened then plummeted this year, so retailers need to boost the bottom line -- and for some, that involves extending hours and even opening on Thanksgiving Day. Stores that...

Why Brick City? Because wood and fire don't mix 883 BLAZE: Ocala rose from its ashes. Now, can it hold on to its history?
November 27, 2008... Byline: BILL HUTCHINSON bill.hutchinson@heraldtribune.com The event is known as the Brick City fire among local historians, a diminishing group that includes reference librarian Sharon Dion and longtime local newspaper columnist and...

A 100-year bloodline -- yum yum! BOURBON REDS: 'Heritage turkeys' raised in Ruskin are part of a push toward the smaller and scarcer.
November 27, 2008... Byline: KATE SPINNER kate.spinner@heraldtribune.com Nine more Bourbon Reds have been set aside for breeding purposes, to perpetuate a bloodline dating back about a century. Bourbon Reds were popular long before mass production...

One heart and voice A great appeal in another time of challenge.
November 27, 2008... The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have...

A gracious plenty These are a few of our favorite things.
November 27, 2008... Food, when it's on the table. A place to call home. Gratitude. Humility in success. Pride in the face of adversity. The Season of Sharing. Charity all year round. Loving neighbors and good Samaritans. ...

A few more turkeys for your plate.
November 27, 2008... Byline: Doug Fernandes Know what I'd call funny? Seeing Vick in a ring surrounded by 20 PETA folk. After being stripped of the 2006 Tour de France for doping, Floyd Landis maintained his innocence through this year, until a cycling...