06:00-01

florida-celebration

ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=world series


In South Florida this morning they're still celebrating the fish's victory over the tribe.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Miami, FL;


Last night the Marlins became the youngest team ever to win the world series.
They defeated the Indians in eleven innings.
In Miami baseball fans poured out onto the streets to celebrate.
So far there are no reports of trouble, but police are out in force just in case.
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WIPE/WIPE/WIPE

Series


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=wipe wipe wipe
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Miami, FL/MLB-NBC Sports;


After playing a World Series to forget, the Florida Marlins and Cleveland Indians produced a Game Seven to remember.
Edgar Renteria singled home the winning run in the eleventh inning to give the Marlins the crown 3-to-2 over the Indians.
The Marlins were helped by a Tony Fernandez error on Craig Counsell's grounder that allowed Bobby Bonilla to reach third with one out.
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Hong-Kong


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=stocks


If Wall Street takes its cue from Asia this could be another nail biting day for investors.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Tokyo, Japan;


Stock prices closed sharply lower in both Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Japan's Nikkei (nee-kay) average closed at its lowest point in more than two years.
SUPER=03-New York, NY;


On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrials begin the day at 77- 15, after Friday's loss of more than 132 points.
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Plane-Crash


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=
TAPE#=none
GRAPHIC=Plane Crash


Investigators hope to retrieve the small engine plane that crashed into a tree over the weekend in the Shenandoah National Park.
The pilot was killed yesterday when the plane crashed in rain and fog near the Skyline Drive.
The Cessna was left dangling in tree limbs about 70 feet off the ground.
Authorities do believe weather was a contributing factor in the crash.
The identity of the pilot, whose body was found under the wreckage, is being withheld until relatives are notified.

E-Paper-Endorsements


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=sta
TAPE#=97-80
GRAPHIC=NONE


This weekend's newspapers produced a mixed bag of endorsements.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;


The Richmond Times-Dispatch endorsed Republican Jim Gilmore.
The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot is supporting Democrat Don Beyer.
In endorsements for other races-- The Times-Dispatch is supporting Republican John Hager for lieutenant governor and Republican Mark Earley for attorney general.
In Saturday's edition, the Pilot endorsed Earley and Democrat L-F Payne for lieutenant governor.
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Cranwell


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=Cranwell


House Majority Leader Dick Cranwell has taken both candidates for governor to task for plans to cut personal property taxes.
The Roanoke County Democrat, says it's absurd to cut taxes when the state has unmet needs.
Cranwell said he doubts that the General Assembly will pass either Republican Jim Gilmore's or Democrat Don Beyer's plan in their current forms.

E-Train-Excursion


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#=97-67
GRAPHIC=AMTRAK


More than 12-hundred people took to the rails as part of trips organized by the National Railway Historical Society.
Destinations included Bluefield, West Virginia and Luray, Virginia.
Roanoke Mayor David Bowers is hoping this weekend's Amtrak excursion from Roanoke is a sign of things to come.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;


It was the first excursion on Norfolk Southern tracks since the retirement of the old 6-11 steam engine nearly three years ago.
This weekend's trips sold out quickly.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:31:28
IN Q=the state study

((DAVID BOWERS/ROANOKE MAYOR: THE STATE STUDY INDICATED THAT IF AMTRAK BROUGHT PASSENGER SERVICE TO SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA IT COULD BE PROFITABLE. THIS IS JUST A CLEAR INDICATION THAT THE PUBLIC WANTS TO RIDE ON TRAINS.))
SUPER=@Bowers;
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=RIDE ON TRAINS
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


The Amtrak Superliner was just in town for the weekend.
And the future of Amtrak nationally is uncertain.
Congress has delayed the Amtrak bill which provides two- point- three billion dollars for improvements and operation changes.
The rail service could go broke in a few months if it's not funded.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:31:28
IN Q=if you are

((BOWERS: IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO WANTS TO SEE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE IN ROANOKE AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVE IN THE CONGRESS AND TELL THEM TO FUND AMTRAK.))
RUNS=:15
OUT Q=FUND AMTRAK
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ANCHOR=Kimberly
SS=hold


The Railway Historical Society would like to make the excursion with Amtrak and annual event.

One-Steve


ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=spa
TAPE#M97-11
GRAPHIC=NONE

On Record Set
SUPER=15-Steve Pardon;


roll tape out of break
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SOT
IN Q=Welcome back
SUPER=15-Steve Pardon; :00
SUPER=13-Elizabeth Thomson/Rke. Council of Garden Clubs; :14
SUPER=12-Roanoke; :39
RUNS=2:58
OUT Q=when news 7 mornin returns'



(tape tosses to stocks)

Stocks
Comm#2


Bramblett


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Bramblett


The prosecution will start is second week of presenting witnesses against Earl Bramblett today.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Vinton/August 29, 1994; :19


Last week number of witnesses took the stand to testify about their knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Teresa and Blaine Hodges and their two children.
The trial is expected to last for a number of weeks.
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Mill-Mt-Zoo


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#=net (edit of 97-68)
GRAPHIC=Mill Mountain Zoo


The success of Mill Mountain Zoo's fundraising may be proof that every dollar counts.
The zoo is trying to start a breeding program for Siberian Tigers.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/File Tape;


The first phase of fund raising brought in 70-thousand dollars, 20-thousand above their goal.
The zoo is now seeking 250-thousand from the General Assembly, but organizers say small contributions have been key.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:08:38
IN Q=Over two- thirds

((BETH POFF/MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO: OVER TWO- THIRDS OF OUR FIRST PHASING, REALLY CAME FROM A DOLLAR HERE AND A DOLLAR THERE FROM INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOL CHILDREN COLLECTING LUNCH MONEY TO CHIP INTO THE PROGRAM, SO EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE A LOT OF VERY IMPORTANT SPONSORS, IT'S REALLY JUST THE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE ROANOKE REGION WHO ARE MAKING THIS HAPPEN.))
SUPER=01-Beth Poff/Mill Mountain Zoo;
RUNS=:16
OUT Q=who are making this happen.
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VO-NAT


Ruby has been a popular zoo attraction since she her arrival in the late 80s.
Officials hope to get started on the breeding program as soon as possible.
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2-E-Invention


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=eea
TAPE#97-74
GRAPHIC=none


Snacking led one local inventor to develop a device he thinks could change the manufacturing industry.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


When Tison Wyatt was 13, he got jelly on an electric meter while working on a radio.
He dunked it in his milk to wash it off, and noticed it registered a voltage.
Using that principal, he developed a way to monitor rubbers, plastics and other materials while they're being cured.
It eliminates the need to take product samples, and reduces waste due to improperly cured material.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:19:38
IN Q=Oh, I'm extremely

((TISON WYATT/INVENTOR; OH, I'M EXTREMELY EXCITED. I REALLY BELIEVE ONCE IT'S ALL SAID AND DONE, THERE'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE CHEMISTRY BOOKS OVER IT. 10:21:22
IT APPEARS TO BE A NEW TECHNIQUE TO FOLLOW A CHEMICAL REACTION IN A PASSIVE WAY, AND TO GET A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THE REACTION SPECTRUM AND TO BE ABLE TO FOLLOW SOME OF THE CRITICAL PARTS OF THE REACTION IN A VERY SIGNIFICANT WAY, PARTICULARLY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION.))
SUPER=01-Tison Wyatt/Inventor;
SUPER=01-Richard Sudduth/Mississippi Polymer Institute; :09
RUNS=:26
OUT Q=industrial application
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VO-NAT


Wyatt unveiled the discovery at the American Chemical Society's regional meeting in Roanoke last week.
There's more information on the company's website.
The address is posted on the News 7 Webwatch page.
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Common-Sense


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lbe
TAPE#Common Sense
GRAPHIC=Common Sense


Pretty soon you'll be able to take a bigger profit on the sale of your home, thanks to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 19-97.
Here's Len Besthoff with this week's edition of Common Sense.
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SOT
IN Q=Last week
SUPER=@Len1; :00
SUPER=01-Gary Duerk/CPA-Brown, Edwards & Co.; :12
RUNS=1:03
OUT Q=the newsdesk.
(((/////SOT/////)
SOT COMMON SENSE STANDUPS 10:53:59
IN Q=Last week

(( Last week we talked about a new tax break for first time homebuyers. This time around Gary Duerk of Brown Edwards and Company has some good news for folks who are selling.))
RUNS=:08
OUT Q=selling.
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SOT COMMON SENSE I TOT 14:40:43
IN Q=Under

((GARY DUERK/CPA-BROWN, EDWARDS & CO.: UNDER THE PRIOR LAW, TAXPAYERS COULD EXCLUDE UP TO 125- THOUSAND- DOLLARS OF PROFIT ON THE SALE OF THEIR PERSONAL PRIMARY RESIDENCE. UNDER THE NEW LAW, THAT'S BEEN EXPANDED ON A JOINT RETURN THEY CAN EXCLUDE UP TO 500- THOUSAND- DOLLARS OF PROFIT ON THE SALE OF THEIR PERSONAL RESIDENCE. AND ALSO UNDER THE OLD LAW THAT WAS A LIFETIME EXCLUSION THAT COULD ONLY BE USED ONCE. UNDER THE NEW LAW, YOU CAN ELECT THIS EXCLUSION ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS. AND IF BETWEEN THAT PERIOD, YOU HAVE TO MOVE BECAUSE OF EMPLOYMENT CHANGE OR HEALTH CHANGES OR SOME OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THEY WILL ALLOW YOU TO PRO- RATE THAT EXEMPTION FOR THE PERIOD THAT YOU MIGHT BE ENTITLED TO GET SOME PARTIAL RELIEF FROM.))
RUNS=:47
OUT Q=partial relief from.
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SOT COMMON SENSE STANDUPS 11:01:14
IN Q=I'm Len

((I'm Len Besthoff with this week's edition of Common Sense, let's send it back to the newsdesk.))
RUNS=:04
OUT Q=the newsdesk.))


2-Scores


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=World Series


The Florida Marlins have won the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in the eleven inning of Game Seven 3-to-2.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Miami, FL/MLB-NBC Sports;


Cleveland opened the scoring in the third.
Tony Fernandez, the hero of game five in the american league championship series, singled home two runs, but in the eleventh he made a costly error that set up the winning run.
Edgar Renteria ended the Series by hitting a bases-loaded single through the box to score Craig Counsell.
Florida is the youngest team to ever win the series.
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Two-Steve


ANCHOR=Steve
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=spa
TAPE#None
GRAPHIC=NONE


On Record Set

SUPER=15-Steve Pardon;

Welcome back to news 7 mornin
Today we've been talking about the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs. Like many organizations in the area they try to give some back to the community. They are sponsors of the local 4-h and work with several places like the Ronald McDonald House to provide landscaping.
Later on News 7 Mornin were going to talk about the Councils big fundraiser coming up this weekend where you will have a chance to get a jump start on your Holiday shopping.

Double Boxes=SPA & KMC
(toss to Kimberly)



Marlins-celebrate


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=world series


In Miami, they're painting the town teal.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Miami, FL;


Last night the Marlins became the youngest team ever to win the world series.
They defeated the Indians in eleven innings.
Marlin's fans poured out onto the streets to celebrate overnight.
So far there are no reports of violence, but a number of police officers are patrolling the city just in case.
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WIPE/WIPE/WIPE

2-Series


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=Wipe wipe wipe
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Miami, FL/MLB-NBC Sports;


It took just five seasons for the Florida Marlins to bag their first World Series title.
Edgar Renteria singled home the winning run in the eleventh inning to give the Marlins the crown 3-to-2 over the Indians.
The Marlins were helped by a Tony Fernandez error on Craig Counsell's grounder that allowed Bobby Bonilla to reach third with one out.
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ASIA-STOCKS


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=stocks


If Asia's stock markets are any indication, this could be another rough week for American investors.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Tokyo, Japan;


In Tokyo today, there was another big sell-off for the Nikkei (nee-kay) average.
The index lost nearly two percent to close at its lowest point in more than two years.
SUPER=03-Hong Kong;


And in Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index closed 646 points down, a drop of nearly six percent.
SUPER=03-New York, NY;


On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrials begin the day at 77- 15, after Friday's loss of more than 132 points.
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zemin


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=mel
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=NONE


Chinese president Jiang Zemin flies from Hawaii to Virginia on the second day of his U-S visit.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Honolulu, HI; :00


After arriving in Honolulu yesterday, Jiang traveled to Pearl Harbor where he placed a wreath at the U-S-S Arizona Memorial.
He meets with President Clinton at the White House on Wednesday.
SUPER=03-Washington, DC; :11


Outside the White House his visit is being met with protest.
Demonstrators are angry over Chinese human rights policies.
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2-E-Paper-Endorsements


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=sta
TAPE#=97-80
GRAPHIC=Campaign 97


It was a break-even weekend in the gubernatorial candidates' battle for newspaper endorsements.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;


The Richmond Times-Dispatch endorsed Republican Jim Gilmore.
The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot is supporting Democrat Don Beyer.
In endorsements for other races-- The Times-Dispatch is supporting Republican John Hager for lieutenant governor and Republican Mark Earley for attorney general.
In Saturday's edition, the Pilot endorsed Earley and Democrat L-F Payne for lieutenant governor.
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2-Cranwell


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=Cranwell


And the future of both Gilmore and Beyer's plans to cut personal property taxes may be in jeopardy already.
House Majority Leader Dick Cranwell, says it's absurd to cut taxes when the state has unmet needs.
The Roanoke County democrat said he doubts that the General Assembly will pass either Republican Jim Gilmore's or Democrat Don Beyer's plan in their current forms.

E-Army-Reserves


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=Dal
TAPE#=97-66
GRAPHIC=none


The work is still not finished for the 21-74 U-S Army Reserve Garrison Support Unit in Salem.
Last December the unit was put on active duty and many traveled to Germany to help with Operation Joint Endeavor.
There they processed and transferred soldiers.
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SOT 14:44:50
IN Q=WE HAVE TO MAKE

((COL. KEN VIEMEISTER/U-S ARMY RESERVES: WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE ALL THEIR PAY IS STRAIGHT, THEIR ORDERS ARE RIGHT THEY FINALLY MEET UP WITH OTHER MEMBER OF THEIR UNITS AND THEY COME BACK TOGETHER AS A UNIT AND TO BE SHIPPED BACK HOME AND WE ALSO DO IT ON THE WAY IN.))
SUPER=01-Col. Ken Viemeister/2174 Garrison Support Unit;
RUNS=:14
OUT Q=ON THE WAY IN
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Salem;


Now they'll be doing the same job for Fort Eustice as the army reorganizes.
Yesterday these reserves were officially taken off active duty.
The ceremony included promotion and service awards.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 14:46:17
IN Q=there's kind of

((VIEMEISTER: THERE'S A KIND OF HOMETOWN ATMOSPHERE HERE. SOME OF THESE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WITH THE UNIT 21 YEARS. THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE TO MORALE, SPIRIT AND COMRADERY.))
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=SPIRIT AND COMRADERY
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VO-NAT


Viemeister (Vee-my-ster) says the reserves offer a unique perspective to the army because they come from all walks of life and are a good representation of the community.
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Three-Steve


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=spa
TAPE#M97-11
GRAPHIC=NONE

On Record Set
SUPER=15-Steve Pardon


Roll Cold out of Birthdays
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SOT
IN Q=When you start to see
SUPER=12-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=13-Van Kerfoot/Sugarloaf Garden Club; :29
RUNS=2:36
OUT Q=All different kinds



ANCHOR=Steve

If you are interested in learning more about the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs
SUPER=16-(540) 343-4519/Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs;

or need more information about this weekends fundraiser you can call them at
(540) 343-4519.



Double Boxes=SPA & MEL
(Toss to Melanie)


2-Plane-Crash


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=
TAPE#=none
GRAPHIC=Plane Crash


Authorities believe the weather contributed to a crash that killed the pilot of a single-engine plane.
Yesterday's crash left the Cessna dangling in tree limbs about 70 feet off the ground.
The crash occurred right off the Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park.
The identity of the pilot, whose body was found under the wreckage, is being withheld until relatives are notified.
Police said the plane will be lowered by a crane once the weather improves.

2-Bramblett


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=NONE


This morning the prosecution will call more witnesses against Earl Bramblett as a second week of testimony begins.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Vinton/August 29, 1994; :19


Last week a number of witnesses took the stand to testify about their knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Teresa and Blaine Hodges and their two children.
The trial is expected to last for weeks.
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S-Memorial-Service


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=sta
TAPE#=97-78
GRAPHIC=none


A Roanoke service honored 119 E-M-S workers who died in the line of duty since 19-93.
Two Virginia congressmen are trying to make the local event, a national one.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;


Congressmen Virgil Goode and Bob Goodlatte want to officially call the event the "National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service".
They proposed legislation for the change in the House of Representatives.
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Gay-Mass


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#NONE
GRAPHIC=NONE


More than 200 gay and lesbian Roman Catholics turned out this weekend for the Richmond diocese's first Mass for gay and lesbians.
Bishop Walter Sullivan celebrated Saturday's Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
He told those attending that they belong in the church.
The congregation included men and women in a wide range of ages.
The Catholic church still teaches that homosexual activity is morally wrong.
But in recent years, the church has said gay orientation isn't freely chosen.

E-Invention


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=eea
TAPE#97-74
GRAPHIC=none


Almost anyone can be the mother of invention.
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VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke;


When Tison Wyatt was 13, he got jelly on an electric meter while working on a radio.
He dunked it in his milk to wash it off, and noticed it registered a voltage.
Using that principal, he developed a way to monitor rubbers, plastics and other materials while they're being cured.
It eliminates the need to take product samples, and reduces waste due to improperly cured material.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 10:19:38
IN Q=Oh, I'm extremely

((TISON WYATT/INVENTOR; OH, I'M EXTREMELY EXCITED. I REALLY BELIEVE ONCE IT'S ALL SAID AND DONE, THERE'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE CHEMISTRY BOOKS OVER IT. 10:21:22
IT APPEARS TO BE A NEW TECHNIQUE TO FOLLOW A CHEMICAL REACTION IN A PASSIVE WAY, AND TO GET A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THE REACTION SPECTRUM AND TO BE ABLE TO FOLLOW SOME OF THE CRITICAL PARTS OF THE REACTION IN A VERY SIGNIFICANT WAY, PARTICULARLY FOR AN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION.))
SUPER=01-Tison Wyatt/Inventor;
SUPER=01-Richard Sudduth/Mississippi Polymer Institute; :09
RUNS=:26
OUT Q=industrial application
(----------------)
VO-NAT


Wyatt unveiled the discovery at the American Chemical Society's regional meeting in Roanoke last week.
There's more information on the company's website.
The address is posted on the News 7 Webwatch page.
(----------------)



S-New-Tire


ANCHOR=Kimberly
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=sta
TAPE#=97-81
GRAPHIC=none


Getting stuck on the interstate, while trying to change a flat tire may soon be a problem of the past.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=@File;


Michelin and Goodyear say they've come up with a tire that can go 55 miles per hour for 50 miles after going flat.
The tires are made so they stay on the wheel and keep their shape and handling characteristics after losing air.
Michelin is already providing them on some cars and Goodyear expects to have the new tires available next year.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Kimberly
SS=none


But all this will cost you. First you have to pay for a sensor that tells you the tires are flat.
And the tires themselves cost ten to 25 percent more than normal tires.

Zoo


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=JoeD
TAPE#=net (edit of 97-68)
GRAPHIC=Mill Mountain Zoo


The Mill Mountain Zoo has exceeded its expectations in its first phase of gathering funds to start a breeding program for Siberian Tigers.
And now phase two is on the launching pad.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Roanoke/File Tape;


Ruby has been a favorite of zoo visitors since she came to Mill Mountain in the late 80s.
(/////SOT/////)
SOT 15:07:50
IN Q=Next month

((BETH POFF/MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO: NEXT MONTH WE'LL BE TOURING OTHER ZOOS' TIGER FACILITIES, AND WE'LL BE COMING BACK WITH MORE DEFINITE PLANS ON THE ACTUAL BREEDING AND RESEARCH BUILDING, AND AGAIN WE HOPE THAT WILL KEEP IT IN FRONT OF THE PUBLIC EYE THAT WAY.))
SUPER=01-Beth Poff/Mill Mountain Zoo;
RUNS=:11
OUT Q=public eye that way.
(----------------)
VO-NAT


The sale of tiger faces with the help of Exxon and P-M-I, along with corporate contributions netted 70-thousand dollars for the program.
(----------------)
ANCHOR=Melanie
SS=none


The zoo will also seek a 250- thousand dollar matching grant from the General Assembly.

4-Scores


ANCHOR=Melanie
NEWSCAST=Morn
WRITER=lba
TAPE#net
GRAPHIC=World Series


They're celebrating in Miami after the Florida Marlins beat the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the World Series.
(----------------)
VO-NAT
SUPER=03-Miami, FL/MLB-NBC Sports;


Cleveland opened the scoring in the third.
Tony Fernandez, the hero of game five in the american league championship series, singled home two runs, but in the eleventh he made a costly error that set up the winning run.
Edgar Renteria ended the Series by hitting a bases-loaded single through the box to score Craig Counsell.
Yesterday's game was the second longest Game Seven in World Series history and the longest since 1912. (----------------)
by SS