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Indiana Gazette from Indiana, Pennsylvania • 5

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State 'TOje jPttfrtana (Gazette Page 5 Thursday, May 17, 2007 BRIEFS From Gazette wire services Superaiarkets to limit access to medicines Ads, timing, issues fuel Nnttpr win in Phillv LANDOVER, Md. (AP) Giant Food and three other supermarket chains on the East Coast will stop selling certain cough medicines to customers under age 18 because teenagers have abused the products. Retail pharmacies in Giant stores will join other grocery chains owned by Royal Ahold NV beginning Sunday in restricting the sales of over-the-counter medicines containing dextromethorphan, also called DXM, a common ingredient in cough syrups, pills and lozenges. Among the products containing DXM are Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant, Vicks 44 Cough Relief and Sucrets 8 Hour Cough Suppres sant, according to the National Institutes of Health. Landover-based Giant Food operates 186 supermarkets in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland andVirginia.

The policy also applies to other chains along the East Coast owned by Netherlands-based Royal Ahold NV, including Stop Shop stores, Tops Markets and Giant Food Stores in Pennsylvania. Giant also operates under the Martin's name regionally, including Indiana County. "It's similar to buying cigarettes if the cashier has a question, we will ask for verification," said Jamie Miller, a Giant Food spokeswoman. cent of the vote and held a 12-point lead over millionaire businessman Tom Knox. Knox's self-financed campaign got off to a fast start.

He spent nearly $10 million of his own money, much of it on TV ads, before stalling as Nutter's numbers rose. U.S. Reps. Bob Brady and Chaka Fattah, and state Rep. Dwight Evans, fell far behind.

Nutter will face GOP nominee Al Taubenberger in the general election this fall. Philadelphia, however, is heavily Democratic and hasn't elected a Republican mayor in decades. worked in favor of Nutter, said Randall Miller, a political analyst at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Nutter pushed for ethics reform legislation in City Council. He was portrayed there, as well as in his political ads, as the antithesis of Mayor John F.

Street "Voters had some sense of what he would do, based on his record of reform," Miller said. "The sense is that he's a man of principle, that he's not making this stuff up, he's actually been doing it." With 97 percent of precincts reporting, Nutter had 37 per By J0ANN L0VIGLI0 Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA Michael Nutter's new status as heir apparent to the mayor's office, after lagging near the bottom of voter polls just a month ago, is the result of a perfect storm involving smart advertising, a reform- and issues-minded electorate, and an unusually strong slate of candidates, an analyst said. Voter frustration with the "character and direction of the city" from rising violent crime to the City Hall federal corruption probe apparently Local Dealer Shocks Community: "Used Cars to Sell for Just $29 Down and $99 per Month and New SUV's with $7,000 Off MSRP!" Indiana Area Auto Shoppers Express Disbelief but Dealer Remains Optimistic as Unprecedented 3-Day Sale Approaches, May 17th-19th INDIANA, PA Mr. C.J. GMCs, Chryslers, Buicks, down payment of just $29 and Spadafora, General Manager Jeeps, Pontiacs, Fords, monthly payments of $99 per of Colonial Motor Mart, Dodges, Toyotas, Nissans, month! announced plans today for a Cadillacs, Lexus, Hummer He reminds prospective three-day sales event that will and more.

buyers to act quickly if they feature used cars for as low as Lenders will be on hand to want to take advantage of $99month and brand new arrange low-cost financing on these incredible savings. "I SUV's with discounts of the spot. Also, don't forget to can't stress enough that this $7,000 off M.S.R.P.! The ask about Colonial Motor is a THREE DAY ONLY sales event is scheduled for this Mart 'Guaranteed Approval event. Once our inventory is Thursday, May 17th, through Program'. "Most of all, we've reduced, the bargain prices Saturday, May 19th, and will got over five million dollars come off and it's back to busi- take place regardless of worth of inventory that's over 300 cars, trucks, vans, simple and sport utility vehicles to ness as usual.

It's also first come, first served, so it's critical to come early to have the best chance of get CMU taps terrier as its mascot PITTSBURGH (AP) Carnegie Mellon University is mascotless no more. The university in Pittsburgh announced Wednesday that it is adopting a Scottish terrier as its mascot, though some people believed the pup already represented the school. For years, anonymous students have been donning a Scottish terrier outfit for football games and parading around the sidelines as an homage to founder Andrew Carnegie's Scottish roots. But the mascot was never official. In January, a committee of students, faculty and staff began studying the idea and later conducted surveys.

Seventy-eight percent of students favored the terrier mascot, as did a majority of the alumni surveyed. Of the 400 alumni who responded to the survey, 25 percent thought the Scottie already represented the school. Ex-adviser gets prison for fraud PITTSBURGH (AP) A former investment adviser who prosecutors said stole money from elderly clients, including his own grandmother, was sentenced to more than three years in prison. Jamin Epstein, 41, of Pine Township, apologized Wednesday to his victims and their families. "You can be assured that not a day goes by or will go by that I don't think about my actions," he said.

Epstein got clients to sign over blank checks, forged letters to investment firms saying his wife was related to his elderly clients, and lied to his victims that his daughter, now 8, had leukemia, prosecutors said. Epstein used the money to support a lavish lifestyle, including fancy cars and a $500,000 home, prosecutors said. A relative of one victim called Epstein "a predator." "He preyed on the elderly, the weakest members of society," said Christine Luffy, whose aunt lost $46,000. Epstein's grandmother lost $83,500 in the fraud scheme, which netted Epstein more than $200,000 in all, authorities said. Epstein pleaded guilty in November to mail fraud.

He was ordered to serve 41 months in prison and pay about $205,000 in restitution. Zoo spokesman to be president, CEO ERIE (AP) The longtime spokesman for the Erie Zoo is about to become its president and chief executive officer. Scott Mitchell, 44, a zoo employee for 23 years, will replace Jim Rhea in July. Rhea, 67, announced his retirement Tuesday. He has worked at the zoo since 1966, and has been president and CEO since 1974.

The zoo's annual budget was just $70,000 when Rhea began working there and is now $3.4 million. "If you saw what that place was 30, 40 years ago and compared it to today, it's phenomenal," zoo veterinarian Ken Felix said. Mitchell will continue to be the zoo's spokesman even after he takes over Rhea's executive duties. He will oversee daily operations and work with Cindy Kreider, who is being promoted from general curator to zoo director. Her job is to oversee animal care.

Mitchell wasn't the zoo's spokesman when he was hired at age 21, fresh out of Penn State-Behrend with a degree in business management Mitchell spent his first day on the job shoveling dirt on Monkey Island. Heliport OK'd near U.S. Open site PLUM (AP) A western Pennsylvania helicopter operator has been allowed to run a temporary heliport to bring people to the U.S. Open golf tournament next month. Plum Borough council unanimously approved a request by Ken Walker, owner of Cherokee Helicopter Service of Burrell, to operate a heliport under post-911 security conditions near Oakmont Country Club, where the tournament will be held.

Walker said he would fly passengers primarily from Pittsburgh International Airport to the tournament. He also has received inquiries from Nemacolin Woodlands resort and other sites. weather conditions. Spadafora offers a explanation for this unprecedented sale. "We've had record sales so far this year resulting from our GM buy back offer and we're overstocked with trade-ins.

It's that simple." He adds, "During this sales event, we will offer unbelievable values "Incredible new concept allows customers to take on payments with just a $29 down payment and drive home the vehicle of their dreams during this 3 -day 'Insider' sales event!" ting the vehicle you want." Of course there is more to this sale than just reducing inventory. Spadafora explains: "Colonial Motor Mart is always looking for ways to give back to the community that's given so much to us for all on our new and used inventory, and some vehicles will sell for $99month and brand new SUV's will have discounts of $7,000 OFF M.S.R.P" or 0 financing. Colonial Motor choose from. It couldn't get these years." He felt that giv- any better for the serious ing his friends and neighbors auto buyer." in the area a chance to save For auto shoppers looking on these vehicles was far for a very low monthly pay- more desirable than wholesal- ment, there will be many ing them to total strangers at Mart is willing to do whatever choices, including a 2003 an auction. it takes to get you into the car Dodge Neon SXT with auto, of your dreams, regardless of AC and alloy wheels for just profit lost.

Take advantage of $29down and $99month. savings of $3,000 to $7,000, if Sample payments will be not more. clearly marked on vehicles. Those wishing to beat the rush should shop early at Colonial Motor Mart, located at 349 North 4th Street in Indiana, PA, beginning He also points out that All you'll need to do is obtain Thursday, May 17th from these prices may be lower credit approval, then pick a 9am-8pm, Friday, May 18th than wholesale auction prices vehicle and a payment. It's from 9am-6pm Saturday, in many cases.

"The problem that simple. "We believe that May 19th from 9am-4pm. with auctions is that the bid- people will not only enjoy get- For further info on this ding often leads to inflated ting a great deal, but they'll incredible one-time only sales prices, thereby eliminating also have fun doing it," says event, please call (724) 349- savings." During the three Spadafora. 5600, visit our website at day event, every vehicle will For those auto shoppers www.colonialcars.com or stop be on sale. Expect to pur- looking to trade their current by and register today.

i i i i cnase a quality new or usea venicie, an iraaes are wei- $29 denotes down payment, subject to lender approval, and credit worthiness. Exact rate and term car at the lowest possible come, paid for or not. When price. The selection includes we make a deal, Colonial several vehicles, some valued Motor Mart will pay off your at $5,921 and some for trade no matter how much $99month; also, new SUV's you owe! You won't want to with discounts of $7,000 Off miss this unique opportunity M.S.R.P There will be an to obtain a new or pre-owned varies by vehicle. All taxes, title, license and fees are extra.

Examples: 2003 Dodge Neon, SXT, VINT8746A, $29 down, $99mth for 72mths 7. 69 APR. Cash price $5,921. 2007 GMC Envoy, auto, 4x4, onstar, heated mirrors, VINN8781, Colonial Disc: $1,579 Manufacturers Rebate: $4,000, Military: $1,000 Bonus Cash: $500 Up to $7,079 of MSRP or 0.0 for 60 mths 500 Bonus Cash and Military. Sale price $23,561, original MSRP $30,640.

enormous selection of vehi- car, truck, van, or sport utility vehicles subject to prior sale. 2007 THE PREMIER GROUP All Rights Reserved. cles on hand, including: with an unbelievably low (Advertisement).

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