WDBJ 7 morning news for 11/30/03

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Coming up on News 7 Sunday Morning.......
UVA gets its bowl bid after rallying past Virginia Tech.
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And a week after a fatal shooting halted play, the Gretna Hawks returned to the gridiron. we will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.

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UVA is headed to the Continental Tire Bowl. After yesterday's rally past Virginia Tech, Virginia found out it will be matched up against Pittsburgh in late December.
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UVA's four year losing streak against Tech came to an abrupt end yesterday with the help of Wali Lundy who scored four touchdowns in the 35-21 win.
The Seven and Five Cavaliers scored 21 straight points in the second half.
Senior quarterback Matt Schaub was 32 for 46 for 358 yards in the final home game of his career.
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We'll have a complete wrap up of the Hoos victory coming up a little later in sports. (++++++++) [take bowl board fs] as for the Continental Tire Bowl, it will kick off on December 27th in Charlotte.
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Just more than a week ago, a night of fun turned fatal for one high school football fan in Gretna. He and another man were shot outside the Gretna High School game.
Yesterday, the Hawks hit the gridiron again for the Regional Championship amid increased police presence and some weary fans. Jennifer Wishon has more.
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((The undefeated Gretna Hawks ran onto Lester Bond field Saturday ready to beat the Rustburg Red Devils and win the Region III Championship. Fans on both sides turned out in strong numbers, along with another force working to keep everyone safe.
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((W.C. QUARLES: NORMALLY WE DON'T HAVE BUT ABOUT FIVE OR SIX WORKING THE GAME. Reporter: how many do you have today?
PROBABLY TWENTY SOME.))
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That after the fatal shooting of 29- year- old Lynndell Powell outside Gretna's November 21st game. Neither of the two suspects attended the game that night, but fans say it was still a little two close to home in a community that rarely sees violent behavior.
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((TIM PARKER/GRETNA FAN: IT MADE ME MAD MORE OR LESS. IT WAS AN EMBARRASSMENT, IT WASN'T RELATED TO THE GAME. THE PEOPLE THAT WERE INVOLVED, I FEEL FOR THEM, BUT THEY WEREN'T HERE FOR THE GAME LIKE THE COMMUNITY WAS AND IT'S A BLACK EYE TO THE COMMUNITY AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED.))
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Rustburg fans shared their own concerns about attending the game.
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((JUSTIN BRADLEY/RUSTBURG GRADUATE: WHETHER OR NOT IT'S GONNA BE SAFE DOWN HERE OR NOT. THEY'RE PRETTY SURE IT IS, THEY'RE PRETTY SURE THAT THE POLICE ARE GOING TO TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING, BUT IT'S STILL RUNNING THROUGH THEIR MINDS, WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF SOMETHING BROKE OUT OR SOMETHING. THEY'RE STILL A LITTLE BIT AFRAID.))
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((JENNIFER WISHON/JWISHON@WDBJ7.COM: THIS SIDEWALK ALONG COFFEY STREET IS USUALLY PACKED WITH FANS WHO WANT TO WATCH THE GAME, BUT DON'T WANT TO PAY TO GO INSIDE. SATURDAY POLICE BLOCKED OFF THE SIDEWALK AND THE ROAD AND THE ONLY THING THEY ARE ALLOWING IS THIS MAKE SHIFT MEMORIAL FOR LYNDELL POWELL.))
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((DEBORAH POWELL: TO SEE THE GAME AND SEE IT WELL YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY AND BE A PATRON TO COME INTO THE STADIUM.))
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Powell says plans are already in place to construct a permanent fence that will completely block the football field from the road in an effort to keep people from congregating outside the fence and prevent any potential problems in the future. JW, News 7, Pittsylvania County.))

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And we will have highlights of the game in Sports.

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A man driving under the influence is being blamed for an accident that killed a woman in Franklin County yesterday.
Police say 54 year old George Washington Hale was driving on Route 788 near Endicott when he ran off the road, slid down and embankment and hit a tree.
Officials say the passenger, 38 year old Tammy Lynn Moran, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not wearing a seat belt.
Hale was charged with D-U-I and released on bail. Authorities say the Commonwealth's Attorney will review the case, and decide whether additional charges will be brought.

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The U-S-S Cole is sailing again.
THe ship had more than 250 million dollars in repairs before heading overseas.
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The Cole and a crew of 340 left Norfolk yesterday for a six month stint in the Mediterranean. The guided missile destroyer was attacked three years ago while docked in Yemen. Suicide bombers pulled up to the side of the Cole with an explosives-packed boat. 17 sailors were killed, including Ringgold native Timothy Saunders. 39 others were wounded. Last week, Yemeni officials arrested a senior al-Qaeda leader who played a major role in the attack.
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Coming up, experts are taking shots at predicting this years flu season - and the news doesn't look good.
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Musicians from different continents find harmony in South Africa for the fight against AIDS
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[Flu-Season]

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This could be the worst flu season in years. As Michelle Miller reports even if you get the flu shot you may not be immune.
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(( (NARR) just the thought of flu season has driven Vernett Francis to bite the bullet.
(SOT) (Vernett Bludson-Francis/Flu Shot Recipient) Vernett Bludson-Francis�Flu Shot Recipient
"I'M SCARED, I DON'T LIKE SHOTS, I'M GOING TO TAKE IT ANYWAY."
(NARR) For the past two weeks, doctors have been pushing patients to get vaccinated... as flu cases crop up across the
u-s.. earlier than usual..
(SOT) (Dr. Seth Feltheimer/NewYork-Presbyterian Med. Ctr.) Dr. Seth Feltheimer�NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Center I
THINK IT'S GOING TO BE REALLY BAD SEASON."
(NARR) .. the worst experts predict in 30 years.
(NARR) in nevada.. and texas...

a flu outbreak has already sickened thousands.. and proven deadly in colorado... where four children have died in the past two weeks. ((NATS: KIDS))
(NARR) it's also put parents on the defensive. ER's in demand...

And doctors on alert.. for good reason.
(SOT) (Dr. Feltheimer) "THERE'S A NEW STRAIN COMING AROUND.
(NARR) A severe strain not covered in this year's vaccine... leading experts to caution that even if you've already ro
lled up your sleeve... you could still get the flu.
(SOT) (Dr.Feltheimer) "I THINK YOU'LL FEEL IT, BUT IT WOULDN'T BE THE
SAME AS IF YOU EXPERIENCED THE FLU UNPROTECTED.. WHICH WOULD BE FIVE TO SEVEN DAY OF HIGH FEVER.. A COLD.. FEVER AND CHILLS YOU JUST WANT TO STAY IN BED FOR WEEK."
(STANDUP) Michelle Miller�CBS News "about 70 million Americans get a flu shot every year... that's only half the numbe
r experts say should have one.. and in this epidemic year... doctors say.. it's important to get one.. and get one early."
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Dr. Keiji Fukuda�Centers for Disease Control- "GROUPS OF PEOPLE WHO SHOULD BE GETTING THE SHOT ARE ALL PERSONS 50 YEARS AND OLDER... AND THOSE SIX MONTHS AND OLDER WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS."
(NARR) Vernett Francis is taking other precautions as well.. such as....
(SOT) (Vernett Bludson-Francis) "WASHING MY HANDS.. VITAMIN C, ECHINACHEA AND SAYING PRAYERS WHATEVER ELSE MAY WORK."

(NARR) steps she believes will keep her in good health this winter. michelle miller cbs news new york.))

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Former South African President Nelson Mandela is rallying against another injustice -- the fight against AIDS in Africa.
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Mandela, along with several entertainers, held an AIDS benefit concert yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa.
Mandela hopes to show solidarity and bring awareness to the epidemic in the continent.
The event is part of Mandela's 4-6-6-6-4 campaign. That was his prison number for 18 years.
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(( I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REDUCED TO THAT NUMBER. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE INFECTED WITH HIV/AIDS ARE IN DANGER OF BEING REDUCED TO MERE NUMBERS UNLESS WE ACT))
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AIDS has killed 17 million people in Africa. Another 30 million are infected with HIV or AIDS. Mandela also called on governments around the world to declare a global AIDS emergency. He is encouraging everyone to go to his web site www.4-6-6-6-4. com and pledge their support.
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[TAKE WEBADDRESS FS] You can find a link to that site on our homepage.
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[Health-Review]

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In health review,
A local pharmacist helps seniors get free and low cost prescriptions.
And the Red Cross calls on the public to donate blood.
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The Red Cross says the holiday season is typically a time of year when blood donations are down --that's why its urging more people come out and give blood.
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((RIGHT NOW IS A TIME WHEN DONATION TYPICALLY DO DROP OFF ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT WITH ALL THAT TRAVEL THERE IS THAT POTENTIALLY THERE MIGHT BE MORE TRAUMA OR ACCIDENTS ON THE ROAD 05 SO IT'S CRITICAL WE HAVE ENOUGH BLOOD SUPPLY ON HAND ALL THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON))
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In other health news, A local pharmacist has started a medication assistance program for seniors. Tim Lucas with Down Home Pharmacy helps seniors fill out the paper works so they can get free or low cost medications.
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((WE KNOW THAT THE COST OF MEDICATIONS IS SO HIGH AND AS A PHARMACIST I SEE IT ON THE FRONT LINES THERE. AND PEOPLE COME IN AND SAY I REALLY CAN'T AFFORD AND WHEN THAT HAPPENS I WANTED TO HAVE SOME OPTION TO TELL THEM HOW TO GET THEIR MEDICATIONS AT NO CHARGE OR A REDUCED CHARGE))
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All seniors have to do is come in and fill out one application.
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((WE HAVE A COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE YOUR APPLICATION AND YOUR INFORMATION AND PLUG IT IN FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT DRUGS THAT YOU HAVE TO SEE IF YOUR QUALIFY FOR THEM OR IF THOSE COMPANIES HAVE PROGRAMS))
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While Downhome Pharmacy does not charge to fill out the application to determine if you qualify for any program. There is a five dollar charge after that for every application the pharmacy must fill out for you to send to the drug company for the free or low cost medication.
That's health review.
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Coming up on News 7 Sunday Morning...... UVA rolled past Tech yesterday and now trucks on to the Continental Tire Bowl.
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Toy companies aren't looking forward to fun and games this season. As the holiday season heats up, so does the Toy War.
We will have more on those stories in just a few minutes.
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One group's sale at a local mall wants to give more than a gift for the holidays - it also hopes to help improve literacy in the Roanoke Valley.
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Brand new hard-back books sold for three dollars. Fiction and Non-fiction along with bestsellers were all up for grabs at Tanglewood Mall yesterday. The money raised will be used for the Literacy Volunteers program.
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((RON SWENSON/LITERACY VOLUNTEERS ROANOKE VALLEY-THE MONEY WE EARN AT THESE SALES GOES TO SUPPORT THIS WHOLE PROGRAM, PROVIDE MATERIALS, PAY FOR STAFF, TRAINING, JUST THE WHOLE GAMUT OF THINGS THAT YOU NEED IN ORDER TO HAVE A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION RUN PROPERLY))
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Swenson says they have two programs. One-on-One tutors are provided for english speaking citizens that can't read. Another program that gets bigger every year is for immigrants that CAN speak some english, but cannot read.
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[Toy-Wars]

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It may be hard to believe this time of year --but profits are down for some toy retailers.
They say places like Walmart are putting them out the game.
Thalia Assuras explains.
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((Nat Snd from 1970's commercial // From: Hasbro) "G-I Joe -- GI - Joe..It's off to war we go.."
THIRTY YEARS AGO -- GI JOE FOUGHT THE TOY WARS...

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TODAY SHOPPERS LIKE MARILYN PHOENIX ARE IN THE TRENCHES..FOCUSED ON ONE THING:

(shopper)
"Price. I would say it's price"
A HOLIDAY SENTIMENT SHARED BY THE PATTERSON FAMILY..

(shopper)
"if the deal is better somewhere else -- you go somewhere else."
AND THAT'S TAKING THE FUN OUT OF THE 30 BILLION DOLLAR TOY BUSINESS. ALTHOUGH THE INDUSTRY IS MAKING AND SELLING MORE TOYS THAN EVER --
(Ferrris wheel going down) PROFITS ARE ON A DOWNWARD SPIRAL.

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"it's created a struggle in the industry"
IN THIS MULTI-FRONT-FIGHT....THE MAIN BATTLE IS BETWEEN TOYS R US...

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AND RETAIL'S T-REX -- WALMART. THE DISCOUNT CHAIN ONLY GOT SERIOUS ABOUT TOYS SIX YEARS AGO. NOW IT SELLS MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE...USUALLY FOR LESS.

(Jim Silver -- Publisher, "Toy Wishes" Magazine)
"When you are giving toys away at below costs nobody can make money and all of the other retailers have to lower their prices to compete"
DISOCUNTERS SLASH TOY PRICES TO LURE CUSTOMERS INTO STORES..WHERE THEY OFTEN BUY HIGHER-PROFIT PRODUCTS IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS. THE STRATEGY HAS
PUT #2 TOY SELLER TOYS R US ON THE DEFENSIVE...

(Warren Kornblum -- Toys "R" Us)
"our job is to really make sure we have the hot toys...that they are out ..and that they are in our stores across the country"
..SO STOCKING MUST-HAVE TOYS LIKE "HOKEY POKEY ELMO" IS A MUST-DO. INDUSTRY INSIDERS EXPECT WALMART COULD BE SOLD OUT OF ELMO'S BY NEXT WEEK. TOYS R US IS BETTING ITS LARGER INVENTORY WILL WIN OVER DESPERATE PARENTS.

(Kornblum)
"if anybody has a shot at being in stock -- it's us"
HOWEVER -- THE MOST CRITICAL INDUSTRY SHORTAGE IS -- BELIEVE IT OR NOT -- KIDS. THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN UNDER 12 IS DECLINING -- AND THEY ARE GROWING OUT OF TOYS FASTER THAN EVER.

(Sean McGowan -- Toy Analyst)
"The heart of the toy market is the five to seven or five to eight year old -- at nine to ten they are migrating to other things."
TOY MAKERS HOPE TO HOLD THE LINE WITH PRIVATE LABEL TOYS....AND EDGIER PRODUCTS -- ESPECIALLY FOR PRE-TEEN GIRLS.

(McGowan)
"a product like Bratz for example is not the same fashion doll as Barbie -- its got a little bit of an attitude -- so that's an attempt to appeal to a kid that's more sophisticated."
BUT WITH SO LITTLE ROOM FOR ERROR -- PROFIT-STARVED RETAILERS ARE RELUCTANT TO CARRY TOYS WITHOUT MASS APPEAL. SOME EXPERTS WARN SOON IT WON'T BE PARENTS THAT CHOOSE TOYS FOR THEIR CHILDREN -- IT COULD BE WALMART..

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"for example - they really don't carry Thomas The Tank engine -- and all of those play sets -- and so if Walmart becomes the entire toy business -- there goes Thomas.."
..AND SOME SAY -- THE KIND OF TOYS THAT BECOME THE TREASURES OF CHILDHOOD...

(McGowan)
"We are not talking about cancer medicine -- we are talking about play things so as long as kids can be satisfied -- they are ok -- but I know that manufacturers are increasingly frustrated knowing that if they don't get Target -- Walmart and Toys R Us to accept their line -- it will be tough to make any money."

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"that was fun -- Elmo is pooped"

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(INDUSTRY ANALYSTS SAY THE NEXT CASUALTY IN THE TOY WARS COULD BE F-A-O
INCORPORATED. THE STOCK PRICE OF THE BANKRUPT PARENT COMPANY OF THE EXCLUSIVE TOY BOUTIQUE HAS DROPPED FROM 6 DOLLARS IN OCTOBER TO JUST OVER 75 CENTS. ))

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The perfect way to balance out your workout. See how these small disks add a big imapact in today's Sunday Shapeup.

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[Sunday-Shapeup]

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It looks like gel, moves like you're standing on water and adds a lot of impact to some basic moves. Brent has more on the fit disk
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