WDBJ 7 news at 11 for 11/15/03

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Coming up on News 7- Tis the season to go hunting. Today marks the opening of the general firearms season.
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17-American soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash, making it the worst single loss of life since the war began. And a city in Utah gets its mayor Las Vegas style.
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News 7 is next.

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It is the military's worst loss of life since fighting in Iraq started. More than a dozen U-S soldiers die when two helicopters crash in Iraq.
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Good evening, I'm Myranda Stephens.

[Iraq]

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17-people died from the crash, now pushing the number of troops killed in Iraq to more than 400. Charles D'Agata (DAG-uh-duh) reports.
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((The two Black Hawk helicopters came down in the northern city of Mosul...witnesses say they collided before crashing to the ground... the deaths bring to more than three dozen the number of soldiers who have been killed in helicopter crashes in less than two weeks. The tragic news comes on the day that an uncharacteristically united Iraqi Governing Council came forward with the words that Washington wanted to hear -- that Iraq will be handed back a new Iraqi government by next June: AHMAD CHALABI/Iraqi Governing Council "Which will have full sovereignty, internationally recognized, and the end of the occupation." That means the end of the US-led administration in Iraq, but NOT the end of the American military presence...merely a change of status, from "occupation force" to "guest." ON-CAMERA: WITH NOW MORE THAN 400 AMERICAN LIVES LOST IN IRAQ SINCE THE INVASION BEGAN, THE WHITE HOUSE ADMINISTRATION FACES INCREASING PRESSURE TO FIND SOME WAY OUT ITS IRAQI DILEMMA. BUT PULLING OUT ANYTIME SOON IS NOT AN OPTION. PRESIDENT BUSH SAID TROOPS WILL REMAIN UNTIL IRAQ IS "FREE AND PEACEFUL." At the moment, it's anything but. Another American soldier was killed and two were wounded in Baghdad Saturday in an attack that has become an almost daily routine: a homemade roadside bomb that was detonated as a US military convoy passed by. More Americans have died this month than in any other month since the war...and the month's not over yet...all the more reason that Washington can't wait for the time that Iraq's problems become Iraq's problem. cd, cbs news, baghdad))

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A Martinsville child is in critical condition, and babysitter is in jail tonight.
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Police say 34 year old Tonia Booth Johnston was babysitting 6 month old Coy Kaczor (KAZ-er) last night, when around 10 o'clock she called for an ambulance. Investigators say the child had received head injuries consistent with being shaken.
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Johnston is being held in the Martinsville-Henry County Jail without bond on felony child abuse charges. The infant is listed in critical condition at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

[Hunting-Season]

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Hunters have been shooting with bows and black powder for weeks, but today they headed into the woods with rifles. Jennifer Wishon has more on some season changes that hunters are applauding.
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((NATS OF JEFF BELL TAKING HIS GUN OUT OF IT'S CASE.))
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Jeff Bell has been hunting for years.
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Saturday he entered the woods, along with hundreds of other area hunters, for the opening day of general firearms season. But just like any other outing, Bell says safety comes first.
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((JEFF BELL: MAKE SURE YOUR GUNS ARE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, MAKE SURE IT'S ALWAYS ON SAFETY UNTIL YOUR TARGET WALKS IN FRONT OF YOU.))
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Franklin County hunters are allowed two deer per day. Game checking stations are scattered across the region.
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((WE GIVE THEM A GAME CHECKING TAG.))
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[16:52:04 - picture being taken at fud's] But hunters get more than a tag at Fud's Convenience Store. Employees also take their picture so customers can keep up with each others "points." The attraction also means more business inside.
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((GREG TALLEY/FUD'S OWNER: IT JUST BRINGS PEOPLE BY TO LOOK AT THE PICTURES. THEY GET THEIR BEENIE WEENIES AND NABS AND BREAKFAST BEFORE THEY LEAVE.))
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((JENNIFER WISHON/REPORTING: FIREARM SEASON IN FRANKLIN COUNTY SPANS FOUR WEEKS THIS YEAR. THE INCREASE IS AN EFFORT TO DECREASE THE DEER POPULATION, BUT GAMING OFFICIALS AREN'T SURE IT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.))
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((JIM BOWMAN: IN SOME CASES WHEN WE'VE DONE THAT AND REALLY MADE A BIG LEAP IN THE LENGTH OF THE SEASON THE KILL HAS STAYED VIRTUALLY THE SAME WITH REALLY NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGE WHATSOEVER.))
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But, Bowman says a lengthy season does mean added recreational opportunities that hunters are looking forward to.
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((PAUL BOWLING/HUNTER: I THINK IT'S GOOD. I THINK WE NEED TO TAKE OUT A LOT OF THE DOES. THERE'S TOO MANY DEER OUT THERE.))
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((SAM LINDAMOOD/HUNTER: I HOPE IT GETS MORE YOUTH INVOLVED IN HUNTING. WE CERTAINLY NEED MORE YOUTH IN HUNTING. IT'S GREAT RECREATION, IT'S A GOOD FAMILY OUTING.))
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Firearms season usually opens on a Monday, but this year opened two days earlier with youth in mind. That way students can get an early start on the season without missing their target at school. Jennifer Wishon, News 7, Franklin County.))

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It was a day for readers and writers at the main branch of the Roanoke Library. The Second Valley Bookfest gave readers of all ages a chance to celebrate the work of emerging and published authors from Southwest Virginia. Donald Graham has more on today's festival.
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(( It was a meet the author opportunity as nearly 30 writers were on hand for book signings, and discussions on publishing. The Valley Bookfest is more than a chance for published authors to promote their work -- young writers were able to get some tips on publishing as well.
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((WLODEK ZARYCZNY/DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES-THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOLKS IN SPORTS OR PERHAPS IN DANCE, THE ARTS. WELL WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE LITERARY ARTS, AND GIVE AN AVENUE FOR YOUNG WRITERS AS WELL AS READERS.))
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Bestselling author Sharon McCrumb says the best way to get into the writing business is to finish a book, find an agent, and get used to public speaking. She also says the Valley Bookfest is an asset to Southwest Virginia.
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Two Roanoke natives were promoting the first book of their Rebel King series based on Scottish history. Charles Bruce and Carolyn Hale Bruce say it's already popular with Scots and the Bookfest gives them a chance to get the word out to everyone. They're also looking forward to a movie deal. Organizers say Bookfest is more than an opportunity for authors and readers, it gives the library system a chance to prove it's more than a place to do research.
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((MARIA SPENCER-ETIENNE/DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR-I THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK OF LIBRARIES AS JUST A CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND RECREATIONAL READING OPPORTUNITIES. WE SEE THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND UPON BOTH OF THOSE THINGS, AND FOR CITIZENS TO SEE THAT THE LIBRARY IS A CULTURAL ASSET AND CONNECT THOSE THREE DOTS TOGETHER.))
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And if its mission is successful, the festival will provide a new chapter for some emerging authors. Donald Graham, News 7 Roanoke.))
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Still to come on the newscast, officials in Turkey are cleaning up after a massive bombing there,
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and also, a dozen people are killed aboard the world's largest cruise ship, before the vessel has even set sail.
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((Hey, everybody. Travis Wells here in the News 7 Sports office. Coming up later, the Hokies get no love in the City of Brotherly Love, but they do get a win. VMI and the Citadel battle for the silver shako and it was a hallmark day in Ferrum as the Panthers upset the country's 11th ranked team. Plus, we'll crown a regional volleyball champ. All that and more on the way in sports.))

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Turkish officials are blaming terrorists with "international links" for two deadly bombings near synagogues in the capital city. Tom Fenton has more.
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((THE TERRORISTS PICKED THEIR TIME FOR THE WORST POSSIBLE EFFECT ... NEAR-SIMULTANEOUS CAR BOMBINGS (fire department video) DURING SERVICES ON THE JEWISH SABBATH AT TWO OF ISTANBUL'S SYNAGOGUES. THE WORST DAMAGE WAS DONE AT THE CITY'S LARGEST SYNAGOGUE, NEVE SHALOM ...WHICH MEANS "OASIS OF PEACE". A CROWDED BAR MITZVAH SERVICE WAS UNDERWAY THERE. THAT SYNAGOGUE HAD BEEN HIT TWICE BEFORE IN THE PAST TWO DECADES. IN 1986 TERRORISTS GUNNED DOWN 22 WORSHIPPERS. BOTH ARE LOCATED ON BUSY CITY STREETS. WITNESSES SAID THERE WERE DEAD AND INJURED EVERYWHERE .. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SYNAGOGUES. ISTANBUL'S MAYOR ALI MUFIT GURTUNA CALLED IT AN IRREPERABLE LOSS. TURKEY'S PRIME MINISTER RACEP ERDOGAN SAID THE BOMBS WERE AIMED AT STABILITY AND PEACE IN THE TURKISH REPUBLIC, A CLOSE ALLY OF AMERICA. ISRAEL, WHICH HAS STRONG TIES WITH TURKEY, SAW IT AS PART OF A LARGER THREAT.
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Once again we see that terrorism is not only directed against Israel and against the Jews, it is a global threat which has to be challenged and dealt with jointly by the international community. ." AS THE CLEAN UP CONTINUES, QUESTIONS REMAIN ABOUT WHO COULD HAVE DONE THIS. A TURKISH ISLAMIC GROUP CLAIMED HAS RESPONSIBILITY. BUT THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT SAYS IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE WORK FOREIGNERS, PERHAPS LINKED TO AL QAEDA. TURKEY'S JEWISH COMMUNITY, WHICH HAS BEEN THERE SINCE THE MIDDLE AGES, WAS KEEPING A LOW PROFILE. TOM FENTON, CBS NEWS, LONDON))

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12-people are dead, and dozens seriously injured, after trying to board the world's largest passenger ship.
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Dozens of people were on the gangway to board the Queen Mary 2, when the passageway collapsed. Officials say the victims were family members of workers given permission to visit the vessel. The Queen Mary 2, which is to make its maiden voyage in January, is currently in dry dock at this Atlantic coastal shipyard while construction is completed. No word yet on what caused the gangway to collapse.
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Up next on the newscast, months after winning, a beauty pageant winner finally gets her crown...
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and also, it couldn't be decided during the election, so one town selects its mayor in an unusual way.
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[Miss-Roanoke]

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The Miss Roanoke Valley Pageant took place seven months ago, but the winner wasn't crowned until today.
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Alana Malick (MAH-lik) received first runner up at the April pageant. However, shortly before the Miss Virginia Pageant, the winner resigned and Malick (MAH-lik) became the title holder. Organizers say they were so busy helping her prepare for Miss Virginia, they completely forgot to crown her.
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((ALANA MALICK/MISS ROANOKE VALLEY: I'M JUST THRILLED TO BE HERE AND TO RECEIVE THE CROWN, BUT I'M ALSO REALLY EXCITED TO BE THE TITLE HOLDER AND PROUDLY WEAR THIS CROWN FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND UNTIL I GIVE UP MY CROWN AND BEYOND, I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT HOMES LIKE THIS AND MEETING WITH PEOPLE AND PERFORMING FOR THEM AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO A FULL YEAR.))
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Malick received her crown during a luncheon at "Our Lady of the Valley" Retirement Home. She says the event served as the "icing on the cake."
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[Mayor-Dice]

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The leadership of a small town in Utah is decided by the simple roll of the dice. This month's mayoral election in the town of Washington Terrace ended up in a tie. And as Debbie Worthen reports, that forced politics out of the equation in favor of lady luck.
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Coming up, the Hokies sleep walk through this afternoon's contest at Temple, it was a Hall of Fame day in Ferrum and Regional volleyball highlights, but first tonight's extra point,
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Rory Sabbatini and Trevor Immelman have led South Africa to a commanding lead in the World Cup of golf. The tandem fired a 9-under 63 today to get to 14-under par and a 7 shot lead over the U-S team of Justin Leonard and Jim Furyk.

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[S-Tech]

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In Virginia Tech's final road game in the Big East the Hokies would have been wise not to overlook the Owls of Temple despite their 1 and 8 record.
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Kevin Jones was poised for a big day, playing just down the road from his hometown of Chester, PA.
Tech managed just 3 first half points, before Jones gave the Hokies a 10-nothing lead in the third quarter with this 9 yard TD run.
Bryan Randall made it 17-nothing early in the 4th with this 28 yard pitch and catch with Ernest Wilford, but that's when the wheels fell off.
Temple scored 17 unanswered points to finish off regulation and force overtime.
In the extra frame, Randall called his own number on the option and kept it for a 23 yard score to make it 24-17 Tech.
But the Owls matched that when Zamir Cobb took the screen pass and scooted into the endzone to seemingly force another OT.
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But Jared Davis missed the extra point, and the Hokies escaped with a 24-23 win.
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Elsewhere Florida State clinched another ACC title, but it took this 12 yard TD run by Leon Washington in the second overtime to stave off NC State and Phillip Rivers 50 to 44.
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And in Columbus, Purdue and Ohio State also worked overtime. The Boilermakers Ben Jones missed a 36 yard field goal that would have sent the game to another extra session. The Buckeyes held on for a 16-13 win.
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The VMI Keydets closed out the season today in Charlotte against the Citadel in the Military Classic of the South.

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To the Queen City and Memorial Stadium we go where Jonathan Wilson gave the Keydets a 7-nothing lead in the first quarter with this short TD pass to Zohn Burden.
Later in the first half, Wilson on the shovel pass to Colby Hollinsworth. And Hollinsworth has a nose for the endzone. The game was tied at 14 at halftime, but VMI faltered late and the Bulldogs won it 27-23.
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VMI wraps up the season at 6 and 6.
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In Ferrum, the Panthers pulled off a huge upset, beating 11th ranked Christopher-Newport on Hall of Fame Day at the school.
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The newest Philadelphia Phillie Billy Wagner was inducted in the new class. More on that in just a minute.
But first, the Panthers taking it right at the Captains. Terrell Mulford got the festivities started with this 12 yard touchdown run to make it 7-nothing Ferrum.
Later, Christopher Newport answered on the TD pass from Phillip Jones to George Jones, not the singer, but the receiver, and it was 7-all.
Dave Davis then went to the bag of tricks. Wide receiver Gary Buchanan gets the pigskin on an
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end around and fires a strike to Chris Silk for a score. Ferrum won it 19 to 17.
At halfime, the six new Ferrum Hall of Fame members were honored. The class includes Wagner, a three time MLB all star, and Roanoke's Lu Merritt, Junior, a former Panther tennis standout who now works in the athletic department at Virginia Tech. Former Panther football players Horace Green and Kris Kahila were inducted along with Joel DeBoe and Ray Corron.
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The Region Three volleyball championship game was played this afternoon at Northside. The Vikings were the hosts, while Cave Spring and Jefferson Forest were the combatants.
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Both teams had already locked up spots in the Group Two A state tournament, but today was for home court advantage. Cave is the defending state champ, but Forest had the hot hand in this one early. The Cavaliers won the first two games 28-to-26 and 25-to-16 as they threatened to sweep the match. But the Knights maintained their composure and rallied. Cave's Stacy Craighead with the rejection at the net. Cave wins game three 25-to-14. Then in game four the Knights would once again fight back - Andrea Secrist sets up the region's player of the year - Emily Harvey and the Knights win game four 25-to-21.
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But Forest would not be denied. Somer Hawkins with the set to Katie Hubbard - who seals the match. Forest wins game five 15-to-12 and the match 3 games to two.
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We finish up on the track where there's a new Busch Series champ.
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Scott Riggs had a shot at the title coming in, but got together with Jon Wood early in today's Ford 300 at Homestead ending his championship quest.
Kasey Kahne held off Martin Truex to take the checkered flag today, but the big winner was 20 year old Brian Vickers who became the youngest championship winner by virtue of today's 11th place finish.
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[Child-Weightlifter]

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There's a new weightlifting record -- only this one wasn't set by an Olympian,
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[SUPER=03-Des Moines, IA;]
but a six year old girl. Tyanna (TY-ana) Madsen lifts one and a half times her body weight, and set a record of 99 pounds last week. Dad lifts weights too, and monitors Tyanna's progress -- they've been lifting together for half her life.
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[IN Q=ONCE SHE'S READY ]
((JEFF MADSEN/TYANNA'S DAD- ONCE SHE'S READY TO STOP AND MAYBE SHE WANTS TO GO PLAY WITH DOLLS OR WHATEVER. HEY, THAT'S FINE. THIS IS JUST SOMETHING THAT WE WERE ABLE TO SHARE TOGETHER FOR MAYBE A BRIEF TIME OR WHATEVER SHE CHOOSES TO DO))
[SUPER=01-Jeff Madsen/Tyanna's Dad; ]
[RUNS=10]
[OUT Q=CHOOSES TO DO]
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A crew from Germany is flying in to do a story on the pint sized power lifter tomorrow. (------------)