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IIf youÂre unfortunate enough to have been hospitalized in Charlotte County recently, and you believe your bill is high, it is no surprise. Average hospital charges for i npatient services in Charlotte County are higher than anywhere else in the state, according to information from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration. The average charge for a hospital stay in one of Charlotte CountyÂs four forpro“t hospitals was $81,913, according to AHCA numbers from 2015. In surrounding counties that include public hospitals, average inpatient charges ranged from $12,769 in DeSoto County to $54,476 in Sarasota County, according to the AHCA numbers Not everyone agrees on how signi“cant those numbers are „ since average charges arenÂt typically what patients end up paying. But some local patients were not surprised at the rankings after experiencing astounding markups and downs for their care. ÂPatient bills typically include hospital charges „ but patients rarely, if ever, pay the full amount,ÂŽ said Sarasota Memorial Hospital Spokesperson Kim Savage. ÂCharges, however, do matter because some hospital charges are signi“cantly higher than others, and the discounts insurance providers negotiate are often based off those charges,ÂŽ said Savage. Mary Kleiss, of Port Charlotte, a former Sun columnist, said she was billed over $1,700 for a consultation at a hospital in Charlotte County.By ANDREA PRAEGITZERSUN CORRESPONDENTCosts vary wildly CAN MAKE YOU SICKho$pital bill$ COSTS | 4A Florida attorney and former hospital president have proposed a solution to rising health care costs that goes beyond price transparency. ÂTo stop the bleeding, Congress need only require that health care providers publish Âlegitimate pricing which means, they can continue to set their own rates, but a different rate for each patient, must be prohibited,ÂŽ said Steven Weissman in a change.org petition that has garnered over 111,000 signatures. ÂAsk the price of any health care service and you will always receive the same answer: ÂWhat insurance do you have?ÂŽ the petition states. ÂBecause billing rates are not set, By ANDREA PRAEGITZERSUN CORRESPONDENT Source: Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration inpatient discharge data, 2015Charlotte Sarasota Lee DeSotoAverage Inpatient Hospital Charges by County Avg. Charges$81,913 $54,476 $41,698 $12,769 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ SUN PHOTO BY ANDREA PRAEGITZERA nurse at Englewood Community Hospital checks a cardiac monitoring machine.Prices for procedures differ for insured and uninsuredDIFFER | 4The U.S. spends almost twice as much per person on health care compared to Spain, Germany, Italy, Japan or England. And, while we spend more, we have worse outcomes. The average life expectancy in the U.S. is less than any of those countries. How do we fix this? Our readers have lots of ideas. ÂI feel that one of the largest problems is obesity. When I shop in Publix, most of the people that I see using the powered shopping carts are not over 65. To bring health care costs down, we need to change our society.ÂŽ „ JH ÂIf we want to address the cost of health care we need to look at the poor state of health of so much of our population. I am tired of paying for knee and hip replacements, cardiac issues and other expenses that in many cases could be avoided. ÂI recognize that some health issues are not the fault of the individual, but many are. LetÂs be clear about the responsibility of the individual for their health and require that decisions have consequences.ÂŽ „ BF ÂConsumers need to take a more pro-active role in our ongoing health at a much younger age with more education and awareness about family history, diet, and exercise. ÂAs a 64-year-old with Type 2 Diabetes, I have had to make significant changes in my life and can somewhat control my destiny. ÂWe live, and then we die, and the majority of our population can control what type of life we need to live. We do not need nor should have to depend to have our government baby-sit us and continue to keep us alive because medical science has the means to do so.ÂŽ „ SH ÂWe are too late to do anything about it by 3 to 4 decades. All the investors (for-profit hospitals, insurance, and drug corporations) wanted and got a piece of the pie. Once they had a taste of the pie, there was no turning back. ÂThe investors and some of the administrators (yes some Readers share their opinions on health careDAVID | 2 DavidDUNNRANKINPRESIDENT Pulitzer Prize winner2016 AN EDITION OF THE SUNVOL. 125 | NO. 92AMERICAÂS BEST COMMUNITY DAILY 25 percent chance of rainHigh 88 Low 67$3.00 www.yoursun.comA 14-month-old boy was reported missing Friday night, the Charlotte County SheriffÂs Office said.SEEPAGE 17Cops search for missing child, mother TodayÂs weather:www.yoursun.comFIND US ONLINE THE SUN: Calendar .............19 Legals .................17 Local Sports .......22 Obituaries ............5 PoliceBeat .........17 Viewpoint .........6-7 SPORTS: Lotto ....................2 USA TODAY: Money ................5 State ..................7 Weather ............9 CLASSIFIED: Comics .........10-12 DearAbby .......11 TVListings .......13 CHARLIE SAYS ...My vet bill makes me green. 705252000753Sunday Edition $3.00 INSIDEONLY IN TODAYÂS SUN GOOD MORNING Sunday, April 2, 2017 PUNTA GORDA „ A plane crash landed about half a mile northwest of the Punta Gorda Airport around 2 p.m. yesterday. According to Jennifer Smith, Public Information Of“cer for the Punta Gorda Airport, the North American Trainer Association was conducting its annual formation clinic at the Punta Gorda Airport. A pilot was ”ying in formation when oil and smoke “lled the cockpit of the plane, which lost power and was unable to return to the runway. ÂHe safely landed the aircraft north of the airport,ÂŽ Smith said. The pilot was uninjured and the copilot suffered only minor injuries, according to the Charlotte County SheriffÂs Of“ce. No other injuries were reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash. Nicole Noles contributed to this report.Plane crash lands near Punta Gorda AirportBy SABRINA LOLOWINK NEWSCALL US AT941-206-1000CHARLOTTE SUN
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Our Town Page 2 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSwith signi“cant egos) of nonpro“t hospitals will continue to milk our health care system until there is no more milk.ÂŽ „ R ÂBaby Face Nelson was asked why he robbed banks and his answer was because that is where the money is. Likewise, the major problem with health care is that parasites go where the money is. ÂYears ago when it became common practice to eliminate giving the patient an itemized bill for services and was submitted to the insurance company instead, that was the beginning of the end for honest accountability of medical expenses. That is like Baby Face Nelson having the bank guards on his payroll.ÂŽ „ LL ÂAs an elderly person, I readily admit that too much money is spent on my demographic group. Far too many people in my group demand unnecessary treatment and medication relative to their expected life span.ÂŽ „ ME ÂWhat you failed to acknowledge is the fact that all doctors today are fearful of being sued and therefore include many, many unnecessary tests in scrutinizing our problems. Even if we were asked, there is no incentive to say no. After all, it is free! So we contribute signi“cantly to the costly health care.ÂŽ „ DV ÂThe “rst thing I think is to hold doctors harmless, in most circumstances. Because of their fears of being sued, they refer even the slightest issue, ordering tests that are expensive or referring to specialists. ÂDoctors are afraid to use their best judgment when dealing with patients. They donÂt have enough time to investigate the issue before ordering tests. ItÂs not their fault ƒ Our system says get Âem in, get Âem out. ÂThen there are the greedy pharmaceutical companies. By way of our Congress, pharma continues to try to block Americans from buying out of the country. The latest is forcing VISA and MC to not allow us to use their cards to purchase meds from Canadian pharmacies. Congress needs to think of its citizens and not the pharmaceutical stock prices.ÂŽ „ PB ÂAs an old woman (I dislike the word, senior citizen, we are old period) I see doctors of“ces packed with old people and I feel we just overdo our expectations of perfect health as we age. We have doctors who are well meaning send us on to specialists who then order expensive tests and then costly prescriptions ƒ the show goes on and on. We need to realize we cannot stop what is a natural progression of life, if one needs test upon test OK but just to feed the medical industry is obscene.ÂŽ Next week, readers share their solutions to our health care challenges. Share your thoughts. David is CEO of the family-and employeeowned Sun Coast Media Group which owns this newspaper. 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Dearborn St., Englewood North Port: 941-429-3000 13487 Tamiami Trail, North Port DeSoto: 863-494-0300 or toll-free at 877-818-6204 108 S. Polk Avenue, Arcadia The SUN (USPS 743170) is published daily at Sun Coast Media Group, Inc., 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980-2100. Periodicals postage paid at Punta Gorda, FL. Postmaster: Please send address changes to the SUN, 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, Florida 33980-2100.There is a big increase in U.S. passport applications across the nation, including Southwest Florida „ everywhere, it seems, but in Charlotte County. While the rest of the country is experiencing longer lines, and in some cases extended processing times, Charlotte is unique in seeing fewer applicants so far this year, compared to the same period in 2016. In February, the Charlotte Clerk of Courts of“ce accepted 282 passport applications, down from 316 a year ago. It should be noted that February 2016 was a leap month with an extra day. Through March 29, 369 applications were processed this month, compared to 477 in March 2016. This downward trend, however, ”ows contrary to what is occurring outside of Charlotte. The Sarasota County clerkÂs of“ce reported there were 884 passport applications in February, up from 819 a year before, again with an extra day tacked on. Through March 30, 1,281 applications were received, while 1,090 were processed in March 2016. ÂTo accommodate the lines, we ensured all staff were available to meet the needs of the department during our busiest times,ÂŽ said Tina Powers, recording manager for the Sarasota County clerkÂs of“ce. And this pattern of increased activity was echoed in Lee and Collier counties. As of March 21, the Collier clerkÂs of“ce had accepted 1,400 passport applications during the month, matching the total accepted in February and easily outdistancing the 950 applications received in January. Meanwhile, wait times at the Lee County clerkÂs of“ce exceeded two hours during peak periods last month. In anticipation of longer wait times, the U.S. Department of State increased its expected processing time for a new application to six to eight weeks. And the crowds did not disappoint. The agency projects 21 million passports will be issued in “scal year 2017 and 20.4 million in FY 2018, up from 15.5 million in FY 2015 and 18.7 million in FY 2016, which ended Sept. 30. The spike in passports stems from a change in the law 10 years ago. ThatÂs when U.S. citizens started to need passports to return from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean instead of just using their driverÂs licenses, as was the case for decades. Now 10 years later, many of those passports are coming up for renewal and the State Department wants to avoid the delays faced a decade ago. Back in 2007, there were only 1,600 employees in the State DepartmentÂs Bureau of Consular Affairs, which handles passports. Today, there are about 2,200. In addition, the agency has added 300 locations nationwide in the past 12 months to address the deluge. Still, the agency was caught unprepared for passport demands last year, which created a huge backlog that forced citizens to wait anywhere from 12 to 20 weeks. Meanwhile, Charlotte County has remained above the frenzy, but the reason why is unclear. Some have suggested that, with an older population, Charlotte residents are weary of world travel. But the countyÂs population had a similar demographic last year as well. Others say the countyÂs relatively low median income dissuades many from taking expensive trips abroad. However, there are other low-income areas around the country that are still seeing a jump in passport applications. John Wright, president of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, isnÂt buying any of these rationales. In fact, with passports now required for Caribbean cruises, he would have expected passport applications to rise. ÂIf anything, I would have thought the numbers would go up,ÂŽ he said. ÂI know people are still traveling.ÂŽ Sandy Bevers of Travel Ease in Punta Gorda also has not witnessed a drop-off in international travel. ÂWeÂve had a lot of people ask for help in getting their passports,ÂŽ she said. ÂIÂve done several, especially renewals, in the last few weeks.ÂŽ Still others point to President Donald TrumpÂs efforts to restrict travel into the U.S. as contributing to the proliferation of passports. While Lorah Steiner, Charlotte County director of tourism, doesnÂt see this affecting U.S. passports, she does worry that foreign travelers are taking a pass on the U.S. Interest in international travel to the U.S. is down 17 percent following President TrumpÂs Jan. 27 executive order banning people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S., based on worldwide internet searches for U.S.-bound ”ights and destinations. The tourism industry is calling this the ÂTrump Slump,ÂŽ she said. ÂThatÂs not a political statement, but weÂre very concerned,ÂŽ Steiner said. ÂThe European market is so important to Charlotte.ÂŽ Although federal judges have blocked TrumpÂs travel ban for now, the uncertainty surrounding travel restrictions could be prompting domestic travelers to take additional precautions. ÂWe tell our customers they will pretty much need passports to ”y anywhere in the country, the way itÂs going,ÂŽ said Lourdes Henesy of Global Travel Adventures in Rotonda West.Email: groberts@sun-herald.comSurge in U.S. passports leaves Charlotte behindBy GARY ROBERTSSTAFF WRITER U.S. PASSPORTS ISSUED NATIONWIDE21 million projected for FY 2017 18.7 million in FY 2016 15.5 million in FY 2015 14.1 million in FY 2014 13.5 million in FY 2013 U.S. PASSPORTS ISSUED IN FLORIDA1.1 million in FY 2016 914,532 in FY 2015 833,173 in FY 2014 800,925 in FY 2013Publisher ...................................Robert E. 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Our Town Page 4 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 FROM PAGE ONEÂItÂs totally in”ated,ÂŽ said Kleiss about her bill that was reduced to about $300 for Medicare to pay, along with a copayment she is responsible for. ÂI donÂt think the consult was worth $1,700 „ I was unconscious at the time,ÂŽ said Kleiss. ÂTheyÂre writing off a huge amount of money for tax purposes.ÂŽ But high initial charges are not just something that happens in Charlotte County or even Florida „ itÂs a national issue „ according to State Sen. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, a registered nurse and hospital administrator whose district includes much of Charlotte County. Grimsley, who has been administrator of two Florida Hospital locations that are members of the not-forpro“t Adventist Health System, said it does not bene“t a hospital to have in”ated charges and then mark them down or write them off. ÂCharges are based on annual comparison data to other hospitals in the same service area,ÂŽ Grimsely said. The AHCA sets the Medicaid reimbursement rates for hospitals, said Mallory McManus, AHCA communications director. But hospitals set their own charges generally known as a ÂchargemasterÂŽ which typically does not represent the price paid by insurers and patients, according to McManus. ÂThere is a slim group of insurers who pay a percent of the charges „ hospitals struggle lowering all charges due to forgoing that annual impact of those payments even though most of the payers pay a set amount,ÂŽ said Grimsley. ÂEssentially, those with insurance cover the costs of those without and those on Medicare and Medicaid.ÂŽ SMH, for example, lost about $96 million in “scal year 2016 due to bad debt writeoffs, charity care and Medicaid and Medicare losses, Savage said. And if the state capped or regulated hospital charges more Âthat would likely put some hospitals out of business,ÂŽ Grimsley said. Robert Dickinson of Port Charlotte said he thought Âit was amazingÂŽ how a hospital in Charlotte County where he got pain injections, that he said werenÂt very effective, started with an initial charge of more than $26,000. However, after adjustments, he paid only a few hundred dollars along with a few thousand that Medicare covered. ÂMultiple rates for the same procedure seems kind of standard,ÂŽ said Dickinson. ÂIÂm not saying itÂs bad, but I canÂt think of another line of business that does that.ÂŽ Statewide, residents have “led numerous complaints of Âprice gougingÂŽ and dozens of redacted accounts are posted online through the Florida Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding web-site. Even though the AHCA posts undiscounted charges „ it does not publish the actual amount paid for services „ which are often very different, according to AHCA Press Secretary Shalisha Coleman. ÂIn todayÂs complex health care environment, what a patient pays has more to do with the type of medical coverage they have, than does the actual charge,ÂŽ said Fawcett Hospital Spokesperson Alexandria Davis. The Florida Legislature is taking a stab at making hospital charges more transparent. Under a $3.7 million state contract this year with Washington, D.C.-based Healthcare Cost Institute (HCCI) data will be collected and published on average payments made to health care facilities from commercial insurance plans, hopefully starting this summer. ÂConsumers need more transparency regarding the price of health care services as well as the quality of those services so that they can make better informed decisions regarding their care,ÂŽ Coleman said about why that matters. Fawcett Memorial and Englewood Community hospitals currently have some pricing immediately available on their websites. The Bayfront hospitals in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda do not „ and neither do the hospitals Grimsley has administered or many other hospitals in Florida. For example at Fawcett, a urinary tract infection in an uninsured patient requiring two to “ve days of hospitalization could potentially cost $7,000 to $13,000. Meanwhile, Bevin Holzschuh, spokesperson for the two Bayfront hospitals, said Âto make the billing process more transparent and help patients understand their personal out-ofpocket responsibility, the hospital will make available price quotes in advance of services being provided and in compliance with federal law.ÂŽ Ultimately, posting the HCCI data will not help reduce costs or improve services, Grimsley said. ÂThe transparency requirements „ although good „ also have a cost.ÂŽ Not everyone agrees entirely. Steven Weissman, a Cooper City-based attorney and former Miami hospital president has garnered over 111,000 signatures on a change.org petition he shared with the Sun. ÂPrice transparency initiatives are futile when prices may vary by a factor of 100 for the exact same service performed by the same provider,ÂŽ the petition to Âend predatory health care pricingÂŽ states. ÂTo stop the bleeding, Congress need only require that health care providers publish Âlegitimate pricing which means, they can continue to set their own rates, but „ a different rate for each patient „ must be prohibited.ÂŽCOSTSFROM PAGE 1 SUN PHOTO BY ANDREA PRAEGITZERMary Kleiss looks over her hospital bills. The former Sun columnist said she was billed over $1,700 for a consultation at a hospital in Charlotte County.the industry is able to prey on patients at their most vulnerable.ÂŽ Weissman of Cooper City was interim president of a Miami hospital in 2013 and has since written articles published in the Florida Bar Journal and appeared on national television and in print outlets. There has been support online for WeissmanÂs petition, delivered to then President-elect Donald Trump in December. But not everyone agrees. ÂWe are in favor of honest price signals but do not support this proposal,ÂŽ said Dr. Jane Orient, spokesperson for the Tucson-based nonpro“t American Association of Physicians and Surgeons. A free market does not mandate Âin”exible pricingÂŽ among other objections, Orient told the Sun ÂMost people donÂt care because they expect a third party to pay,ÂŽ said Orient. ÂPatients should ask the price. If they canÂt get one, take their business elsewhere.ÂŽ For example, Orient pointed to The Surgery Center of Oklahoma, which is owned by 40 anesthesiologists and surgeons and markets to people with high deductibles, self-insured plans, no insurance plans at all or even those considering trips to foreign countries to get cheaper procedures. ÂThis facility will provide quality and pricing that we believe are unmatched,ÂŽ states the centerÂs website. Florida Hospital Association Vice President of Communications Monica Corbett directed the Sun to its Mission to Care website, which provides some average prices by hospital based on commercial insurance rates. Average costs show a C-section at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, for example, is about $7,700 more than Sarasota Memorial Hospital „ although the average stay may be shorter, according to Florida Hospital Association Mission to Care website. And, on average, insurance companies pay over $3,000 more for the same procedure at SMH, which handles more patients, the FHAMC says. Corbett stressed federal law makes hospitals participating in Medicare Âcharge the same amount for the same service in all hospital settings. ÂPatients may pay different amounts for the same service because their insurance companies negotiate different rates,ÂŽ said Corbett, adding some families may also be eligible for free or reduced care through hospital charity care policies. ÂFlorida hospitals have demonstrated a longterm commitment to helping patients better understand the cost of their care and will continue to support responsible ways to help people make more informed choices.ÂŽ What remains unclear is what all patients „ regardless of their health coverage situation or lack of „ actually pay. The data Âshould by no means be considered the only source of information,ÂŽ states the FHAÂs Mission to Care website. At the doctor-owned Oklahoma hospital a C-section and threeday hospital stay costs $13,883 for patients without, or not using their insurance. Meanwhile, the average charge and average insurance payment at SMH was $15,204 „ but again that doesnÂt mean patients pay that. Most hospitals in the area say on their websites patients may call or email to get individual price quotes. ÂPrice transparency initiatives are futile when prices may vary by a factor of 100 for the exact same service performed by the same provider,ÂŽ WeissmanÂs petition states. Corbett said uninsured people who cannot pay for care, often wait until they are sick and then it becomes more expensive. ÂCoverage and payment reform are the keys to making health care affordable,ÂŽ she said.DIFFERFROM PAGE 1 In 1964, health care service expenditures amounted to about 34 percent of personal housing and utility costs. By 2012, it was 9 3 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis.CHECK OUT THESE BILLS Norma Bukovac of Englewood said she had chest pains and was rushed to a hospital in Hurricane, West Virginia. She said she was admitted for 24 hours and was given a number of tests but was ultimately released with a clean bill of health. The bill was covered completely by her insurance and came to about $10,000. Bukovac said she was Âdelighted with the results, but shocked at the cost.ÂŽ Barbara Taliaferro of Englewood said after an accident in Key West her husband was airlifted to Miami Jackson Hospital South the day before Thanksgiving. The proposed amount of the bill is $42,900 Â… for the helicopter only, she said. Hallie Powers of Port Charlotte said she took a long walk last summer in the Florida sunshine and likely became dehydrated. She fell and cut her forehead „ she thinks on her rings. The cut was bad enough to require stitches. She first tried calling a walk-in clinic but couldnÂt get through, so she went to the North Port ER of Sarasota Memorial Hospital. After about four hours in the ER including eight stitches, tests and scans „ many of which Powers said she protested „ the bill came to about $13,000. Her insurance paid $9,811.10 „ leaving her with a bill for $3,219.19 She said she was told multiple times by hospital staff that various tests she did not want were Âfor our liability.ÂŽ ÂWhy should you pass that on to the patient?ÂŽ asked Powers who has disputed elements of her bill. ÂI should be able to sign something saying I refuse.ÂŽ James Shumate and his wife are snowbirds from Ohio and spend six months out of the year in the area. A few years ago, his wife experienced a gallbladder attack and went to the Bayfront Venice hospital. He couldnÂt locate the bill, but recalled paying a co-payment and insurance covered most of the visit. But then they got another bill to their surprise „ which didnÂt get forwarded to their northern address. ÂNext thing we know, itÂs in collections,ÂŽ he said, adding they immediately paid it. The bill was for $820, because even though the hospital was in their network, the doctor on call was not. Shumate doesnÂt remember the doctor treating his wife, hesaid. ÂWe were never warned this would be a possibility,ÂŽ Shumate said. ÂWe assumed if the hospital is in network so would be the workers. ItÂs highway robbery.ÂŽ Kathryn Tabet said she has been in the process of disputing a bill of more than $1,500 for a simple blood test at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. ÂThe bill arrived 11 months after I had outpatient surgery there,ÂŽ she said. Tabet said her friend is helping her dispute the bill, which apparently involves a miscode. ÂThereÂs no discussion,ÂŽ she said. ÂThey [hospital] refused to discuss it. I signed a paper saying I would pay if Medicare wouldnÂt.ÂŽ Hospital Name Discharges % of Tot. Patient Days % of Total Avg. stay/days Total Charges % of Total Avg. Charges DESOTO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1,757 0.10% 4,888 0.00% 2.78 $22,435,806 0.00% $12,769 CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL 17,741 0.60% 72,029 0.50% 4.06 $608,838,271 0.40% $34,318 GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM 24,341 0.90% 107,121 0.80% 4.4 $1,110,659,873 0.70% $45,629 SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 31,561 1.10% 148,507 1.10% 4.71 $1,475,090,137 1.00% $46,738 LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTER 5,646 0.20% 19,101 0.10% 3.38 $279,692,937 0.20% $49,538 LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 16,872 0.60% 93,927 0.70% 5.57 $886,919,640 0.60% $52,568 BAYFRONT HEALTH PUNTA GORDA 4,731 0.20% 29,549 0.20% 6.25 $286,645,904 0.20% $60,589 ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 3,446 0.10% 12,099 0.10% 3.51 $221,206,777 0.10% $64,192 VENICE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-BAYFRONT HEALTH 9,578 0.30% 39,575 0.30% 4.13 $654,813,419 0.40% $68,366 BAYFRONT HEALTH PORT CHARLOTTE 11,084 0.40% 52,532 0.40% 4.74 $808,180,295 0.50% $72,914 FAWCETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 11,824 0.40% 63,391 0.50% 5.36 $1,169,170,444 0.80% $98,881 Source: Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, Inpatient Discharge Data 2015AHCA Inpatient Discharge Data 2015
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 5 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSCHARLOTTE Judith Ann BoydJudith Ann ÂJudieÂŽ (nee Dunlap) Boyd, 74, of Pentwater, Michigan, and Placida, Florida, died peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 26, 1942, in Coshocton, Ohio. Judie graduated from Coshocton High School in 1960 before heading to Ohio University. She married Bob in 1963 „ a union she wore as a badge of honor for 53 years. Her life was a journey, highlighted by time living and traveling around the world. Judie was proud that she could nurture her sense of adventure in her children and grandchildren. She was a proli“c stained glass artist, creating truly unique visions. She savored a good read, long conversations and laughs with treasured friends and family. She was the beloved wife of Robert W. Boyd; loving mother to Anne (Frank) Letherby of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Bil (Marni) Boyd of Downers Grove, Illinois; cherished grandmother to Colin Boyd of Chicago, Illinois, Adam Letherby and Mackenzie Letherby, both of Charlotte; and caring sister to Wayne (Ann) Dunlap of Union, Kentucky. Judie was preceded in death by her father, Charles Dunlap; mother, Margaret (nee Mapel) Grace; and stepfather, George Grace. Memorial services will be held in Placida, and Pentwater. In lieu of ”owers, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society or Mof“tt Cancer Center. You may share a memory with the family at www.englewoodfh. com. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory.Larry P. Hunsinger Sr.Larry P. Hunsinger Sr., 71, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born Sept. 8, 1945, in Berwick, Pennsylvania, to Leroy and Elda Hunsinger. Larry served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved riding his Harley with his friends and enjoyed “shing. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Flash. Larry will be greatly missed by his daughter, Debbie (Dennis); son, Larry Jr. (Andrea); and grandchildren, Christopher, Alyssa, Brianna, Morgan and Ryan. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. Military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Florida National Cemetery. To express condolences to the family, please visit ww.Ltaylorfuneral. com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.Boris KalinoffBoris Kalinoff, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2017. Boris was born in Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 28, 1930, to Samuel and Theresa (nee Petroff) Kalinoff. He honorably served as a mechanic of B-52s in the U.S. Air Force. After 21 years in the USAF, Boris went on to work as a mechanic and manager of Kmart, until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed traveling, but most of all, spending time with his beloved family. He is survived by his children, Antronette LaCourse Shepard, Darlene Kalinoff Sills and Randy Kalinoff; grandkids, Chad Shepard, Jason Shepard, Robert Shepard, Krystal Sills Redman, Erik Sills, Tiffani Kalinoff, Randi Lee Kalinoff Garcia, Michael Sills and Cassidy Kalinoff; and 17 greatgrandchildren. Boris was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Belma Jean; sister, Jenny Kalinoff Fork; his parents; and greatgranddaughter, Jasmin Cheyenne Sills. Inurnment with Air Force Honors will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Charlotte Memorial Cemetery, 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda, Florida, where Boris and Belma Jean will be laid to rest. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.charlottememorial. com. Arrangements are by Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory.Joyce KiskaddonJoyce (nee Magness) Kiskaddon, 99, died quietly Sunday morning, March 19, 2017, attended by her nearby family and residing at the Menno Haven retirement community of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She was the wife for 73 years of Dr. Robert Kiskaddon, living in Youngstown, Ohio, and Punta Gorda, Florida. They were also childhood friends in Coshocton. Joyce was a graduate of Coshocton High School and Columbia University in New York. A wonderful storyteller, she had a host of entertaining anecdotes „ often centered on human foibles „ and a “ne sense of humor, even in advanced age. She was gracious and generous, a charming hostess, an empathetic and able comforter to the distressed, and on rare occasions, a witty and funny hazard to the haughty. She had an unusual capacity for contentment and ful“llment in ordinary circumstances, a lifelong trait. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boardman, Ohio, for many years, and later the First Presbyterian Church in Punta Gorda. She was constant in her faith, and in her loving outlook toward others. Joyce leaves a daughter, Barbara Schwab of Raytown, Missouri; son, Dr. Robert Kiskaddon and wife April, of Weston, Massachusetts; son, Dr. James Kiskaddon and wife Karen, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; and son, Dr. Bruce Kiskaddon and wife Arlene, of Tarpon Springs, Florida; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and by siblings, Adrienne McConahey of Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Alfred P. Magness of Coshocton, and Dr. John Magness of Fargo, North Dakota. A private memorial service will be held at the South Lawn Cemetery, Coshocton, in early June 2017.Stephen J. KoppStephen J. Kopp of Port Charlotte, Florida, died peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2017, at his home with his wife of 32 years, Cindy, by his side. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.Albert LaBozzettaAlbert LaBozzetta was born in Manhattan, New York, Oct. 26, 1936. He lived there with his three brothers, Dominic, Tony, Joseph and his parents, Placido and Angielina. His family then moved to Bay Ridge Brooklyn, New York. Albert then met the love of his life, Anna Scoppetta. They got married on Aug. 15, 1959. They had two children, Rosemarie and Albert Jr.; and he had “ve beautiful grandkids, Valerie, Anthony, Brett, Brad and Dania.James G. MorelloJames G. ÂJimÂŽ Morello, 87, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Florida. Jim was born July 27, 1929, in New York and moved to Punta Gorda in 1977. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Punta Gorda. A member of Rotary International (RI) since 1979, President of the Charlotte Harbor Rotary Club from 1987-1988, Rotarian of the Year 1993-1994 and was still an honorary member. Jim was a Director and Chairman of the Seminar for TomorrowÂs Leaders ÂS4TLÂŽ, a RI District 6960+sponsored youth program for 25 years. He also served on the Board of Directors of C.A.R.E. in Charlotte County. Jim was the owner of Punta Gorda Realty and Coral Harbor Custom Homes. He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 68 years, M. Lorraine Morello of Punta Gorda; a daughter, Karen (Dave) Mangas of Punta Gorda; two grandchildren, Kristen and Dave Mangas; a greatgrandson, Ayden James; two sisters, Eileen Fox of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Linda Pennypacker of North Carolina. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 211 W. Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda. Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Punta Gorda Chapel.Morris E. Serapiglia Jr.Morris E. Serapiglia Jr., 81, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. He was the son of Anna and Morris Serapiglia Sr., born Sept. 29, 1935, in Providence, Rhode Island. Morris was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church and Rhode Island Club, Port Charlotte, Florida. He enjoyed gol“ng, cruises, traveling and going out to dinner. Morris loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, Joyce; children, Kenneth Serapiglia, Karen Geremia, Kevin Serapiglia and Keith Serapiglia; sister, Carol (William) Brandon; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at San Antonio Catholic Church, Port Charlotte. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation.Karen Williams SkowronskiKaren Williams Skowronski, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died Sunday, March 26, 2017. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home, Inc. OBITUARIES Howard O. EricksonHoward O. Erickson, 89, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, at The Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida. He was born July 3, 1927, in Watford City, North Dakota, to Oswald and Orris Erickson. Howard was raised on a working ranch 25 miles from Sidney, Montana, where he felt that Âevery day was “lled with a Huck Finn adventure, roaming the hills with total abandon.ÂŽ He received his education in a one-room school house near the family ranch. Being the eldest son, Howard enjoyed helping his dad, Gus, with ranching and farming before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. While studying court reporting at Gregg College in Chicago, Illinois, Howard met and married the love of his life, Elaine. After graduation, HowardÂs “rst position was in Miles City, Montana, where the couple lived until they moved to Racine, Wisconsin. Howard worked for the Circuit Court Judge for 10 years in Racine before accepting a position with the Federal Court Judge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Howard was an avid golfer, had “ve holes-inones, and loved teaching the game to his sons. He was a member of Meadowbrook Country Club in Racine and St. Andrews South Golf Club in Punta Gorda. He was also a member of The Congregational United Church of Christ in Punta Gorda. Howard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elaine Erickson; sons, Kenneth (Peg) Erickson of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Douglas (Jodi) Erickson of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Debi Erickson, the widow of his son, Bruce, of Memphis, Tennessee; grandchildren, Keith (Brenna) Erickson of Jacksonville, Florida, Jodi (Tyrel) Witcher of Memphis, Krista Erickson and Ryan Erickson of Waukesha; and sister, Jean (George) Walker of Cannon Beach, Oregon. He was preceded in death by son, Bruce; sister, Doris Yockim; and brother, Wayne. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Good Friday, April 14, 2017, at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1201 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda. HowardÂs family would like to thank the staff, nurses and caregivers of the Veterans Nursing Home and Tidewell Hospice for their loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home, 21281 Grayton Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33954, Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kays-ponger.com. Joseph Rosato Joseph ÂJoeÂŽ Rosato, 76, of Englewood, Florida, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born March 9, 1941, in Danbury, Connecticut. Joe graduated from Danbury High School in 1959; and he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Joe worked for Hoffman Fuel and Linquest Fuel. He taught plumbing at Henry Abbott Technical School. He retired as a pipe“tter with Local Union 777 in Connecticut. He had been a winter resident of Englewood for several years prior to becoming a permanent resident coming from Danbury. He was a member of the Danbury Catholic War Veterans, Danbury Republican Club, Disabled American Veterans, America Legion Post, Moose Lodge and B.P.O. Elks Lodge. JoeÂs greatest joy was providing for and spending time with his family. He was always there to help friends or family in need. His interests included boating, traveling and the many trips to the casinos. Joe was an avid hunter who loved his yearly trips to Maine over the last 50 years. He also enjoyed playing cards with his friends at CWV. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Jean Rosato of Englewood; daughter, Cathy (Roger) Redman of Port Charlotte, Florida; two sons, Joseph (Lisa) Rosato of Naugatuck, Connecticut, and James (Anna) Rosato of Roxbury, Connecticut; two brothers, Pat Rosato of Branford, Connecticut, and Robert (Margaret) Rosato of Frederick, Maryland; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael OÂDonnell. A celebration of JoeÂs life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Catholic War VeteranÂs, 2 Shalvoys Lane, Danbury, Connecticut. A committal service will held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Sarasota National VA Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida, with honors provided by the U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danbury Catholic War Veterans Scholarship Fund at the address listed above. You may share a memory with the family at www.englewoodfh.com. Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory. OBITUARY POLICY Obituaries are accepted from funeral homes only. ThereÂs no charge for publishing an abbreviated death notice. Full obituaries and repeat death notices will be subject to an advertising charge. Obituaries must be received by 2 p.m. for Tuesday through Saturday publication. For Sunday through Monday publication deadline is 3 p.m. Friday. In Loving Memories must be received by 2 p.m. for Tuesday through Friday publication. For Saturday through Monday publication deadline is noon on Friday. 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Our Town Page 6 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 Letters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. Please keep them to less than 250 words. Letters will be edited to length as well as for grammar and spelling. All letters must be signed with full name „ not initials. An address and telephone number must be included. The phone number and address are not for publication, but must be provided. Due to the number of letters received, we are able to run only one letter per person per month. The Letters to the Editor section is designed as a public forum for community discourse, and the opinions and statements made in letters are solely those of the individual writers. The newspaper takes no responsibility for the content of these letters. Please send or bring correspondence to the Sun Letters to the Editor, 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980, or fax to 941-629-2085. Readers may email Letters to the Editor at letters@sun-herald.com. HOW TO SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOREmail letters to letters@sun-herald.comPublisher „ Robert E. Lee Executive editor „ Jim Gouvellis Editorial page editor „ Stephen Baumann Commentary Editor „ John Hackworth V IEWPOINTNorth Port needs hospital Those with money pay too little No honor, loyalty in halls of government Trump knows when to hold, fold Suggestions for Price BoulevardEditor: I read with great interest the article written by Sam George entitled, ÂNorth Port, not Venice, Needs Sarasota Memorial.ÂŽ He gave many excellent reasons why North Port, with a population almost three times that of Venice, and no hospital, needs Sarasota Memorial Hospital much more than Venice, which already has a hospital. I hope that North Port commissioners and all of its citizens will work hard to ensure that North Port “nally gets a high-quality hospital such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital to service its many residents.Roberta Goldschmidt North PortEditor: ÂIÂve been in this job eight years, and IÂm wracking my brain to think of one thing our party has done thatÂs been something positive, thatÂs been something other than stopping something else from happening,ÂŽ said Rep. Tom Rooney. ÂWe need to start having victories as a party. And if we canÂt, then itÂs hard to justify why we should be back here.ÂŽ Undoubtedly frustrated, Rep. Rooney made this statement shortly after the Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act was shelved. I have several Âparty planningÂŽ suggestions. Pay attention to your constituents who have been calling, writing and showing up to tell you what they want and need. For example: DonÂt scrap the Affordable Care Act because a Democrat got it passed. Publicly state whatÂs wrong with it. Then develop solutions based on bipartisan efforts. Try something new. Quit selling the Âcut social programs and reduce taxesÂŽ solution. Programs that bene“t children, women, the working poor and elderly have been targeted for years. The latest proposal was more of the same. Editor: I guess IÂm in the minority and will be ridiculed for saying this but, to be honest, I would be shocked if the Dems hadnÂt surveilled the Republicans and vice versa. In the climate around the country of untruth, innuendo, Friday document drops, diversionary news stories and outright lies, surveillance seems not just likely but expected. The feeling that there is no honor or loyalty or patriotism pervades the halls of government. And the desire for power drives most decisions. Editor: I spoke to a veteran of the Iraq War a couple of days ago about the failure of the health care rewrite. I have to keep reminding myself that the Obamacare bill was intentionally designed to make the rework or repeal dif“cult and for some facets, impossible. When I expressed my frustration at the Republican Party for its poor preparation and inability to come together, my friend said this, ÂDonald Trump has successfully solved many problems and negotiated great deals. I believe he has a plan for this and IÂm willing to give him time and space to get the job done.ÂŽ Very wise words. A good leader doesnÂt necessarily show Editor: Since last fallÂs public meetings about widening of Price Boulevard, I have seen no updates. Soon, city commissioners will be reviewing the project for approval. I have the following thoughts about the project design: The city is growing and wants to plan for future traf“c volume. But most of the cityÂs growth in the next 20 years will be in West Villages. The cityÂs right of way is OUR VIEW LETTERS TO THE EDITORSarasota to Charlotte to DeSoto: Health gapsOUR POSITION: Study provides snapshot of the health of three communities „ and the disparities.WeÂre never sure how much credence to give any report that ranks something as vague as the overall ÂhealthÂŽ of the populations of large communities. But youÂve got to have some benchmarks. And two of the counties in our readership area came in very high again this year, which weÂll take as a good sign. A third didnÂt, and the numbers are instructive and disturbing. In the eighth annual survey from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, Sarasota and Charlotte counties ranked relatively high in something called Âhealth outcomes.ÂŽ Basically, thatÂs a countyÂs overall health score, determined by how long and how well people live. Sarasota County was third of 67 Florida counties; Charlotte was 22nd. Overall, DeSoto was at the mid-point, at 34th. Sarasota and Charlotte ranked even higher in the sub-category of Âhealth factors.ÂŽ Sarasota was second and Charlotte mo ved up to the 11th spot. This time, DeSoto was near the bottom at 61. As for speci“c health factor categories: € Smoking: CharlotteÂs smoking rate was 14 percent, 2 percent below the state average. SarasotaÂs was 13 percent. DeSoto was up to 20 percent. € Obesity: CharlotteÂs rate was 26 percent, the state average. Sarasota was down to 21 percent. But in DeSoto County more than one in three people was considered obese: 36 percent. € Excessive drinking: In this category, CharlotteÂs rate was 15 percent, Sarasota was at 18 percent and DeSoto 16 percent. The state average is 17 percent. € In a related category, the percentage of driving deaths with alcohol involved was: Charlotte, 25 percent; Sarasota, 34 percent; DeSoto, 33 percent. The state average was 28 percent. € The disparity showed again in teen births. DeSoto led the three counties with 58 teen births per 1,000. Charlotte had 30, Sarasota 25. As for socio-economic factors: € The rate of primary care physicians per capita in Charlotte was 1,520 to one; Sarasota, 1,310 to one. DeSoto had 2,690 people for every primary care doctor. Note, rural DeSotoÂs rate was twice SarasotaÂs. € Access to dental services is similar. Charlotte had 2,060 dentists per person; Sarasota, 1,450 to one; and DeSoto 5,070. € The same held mental health providers: Charlotte had 1,010 per person, Sarasota 640 to one and DeSoto 2,360 to one. € Again, the trend is shown in something called Âpreventable hospital stays,ÂŽ (a complicated statistic dealing with Medicare). But, to compare, CharlotteÂs number is 54, SarasotaÂs is 32 and DeSotoÂs is 70. € Note also that DeSoto was roughly 10 points below Charlotte and Sarasota counties in the percentage of high school graduates (62 percent in DeSoto, 76 in Charlotte and 79 in Sarasota). € The percentage of children in single-family households in DeSoto was 46 percent. In Charlotte, the rate was 36 percent, and in Sarasota it was 34 percent. € The disparity in poverty rate is dramatic also. In Charlotte, 23 percent of children were living in poverty. In Sarasota, that number was down to 18 percent. In DeSoto, it was 41 percent. € The rate of violent crime (per thousand) was reportedly lowest in Charlotte, 218; next in Sarasota, 289; and the highest in DeSoto, 459. € And then comes access to care through health insurance. According to the report, 21 percent of CharlotteÂs citizens were uninsured, and 20 percent of SarasotaÂs. DeSotoÂs uninsured rate was 31 percent. Overall, the snapshot provides focus. Coastal and relatively urban Sarasota and Charlotte county have healthier populations with better access to health care than rural, interior „ and poorer „ DeSoto. When the question is Obamacare or Trumpcare, the answer needs to address that disparity. Finally, why not scrap the Norquist pledge to never raise taxes. Then pass a modest increase in taxes on the most privileged. We are still the richest, most in”uential country in the world. Most of us want what every other civilized country offers: basic, low-cost health care and affordable prescriptions. Why donÂt we have it? Perhaps itÂs because those who have too much money contribute too little, if they actually contribute at all. Lee Chambers North PortAs far as Russian meddling, there is little doubt in my mind that it happened. And I expect we do our share of meddling in return. I donÂt excuse the behavior, IÂm just not surprised by it. Perhaps, instead of wringing our hands and looking to place blame we should put a stop to the climate that fosters these actions.Michael Chandler Englewoodall his cards, he doesnÂt reveal his tactics and he doesnÂt give up. A day after the decision to pull the bill I see things more clearly. Too much time, energy and concessions were going into the process. Nobody was budging. President Trump knows when to hold them and when to fold them. He also understands that it may take many rounds at the table. In the meantime, the AHCA (Obamacare) is unraveling in front of a population who is blind to the rami“cations of the implosion.Bruce Butler Englewood100 feet, and there are no plans to increase it. Properties along Price will have their driveways shortened. New curbs and no roadside will give delivery and service vehicles no place to park. Four travel lanes and a left turn/landscaped median are proposed „ picture Sumter but crowded not spacious. Sidewalks and bike lanes will be narrow. Bike lanes along side traf“c lanes are shrunk to 4 feet. Bike lanes are also intended to provide cars with room for U-turns „ that is a wide shoulder, not a protected bike lane. The following project changes would result in a boulevard that is more in keeping with the residential neighborhood: Keep two travel lanes instead of increasing to four. Create a left turn lane/landscaped meridian and a wide shoulder. Forget the curbs. Create combined bike/hike paths like those in SumterÂs linear park. Add more trees and plants where possible. The completed project should enhance and beautify the area and the city and result in a road that isnÂt just made to move cars but one that is also pedestrian-and cyclist-friendly.Nancy Fisher North Port
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 7 VIEWPOINTTrumpism is in crisis. This isnÂt a function of poll numbers, or any melodrama of the past months, but something more fundamental: No of“ceholder in Washington seems to understand President Donald TrumpÂs populism or have a cogent theory of how to effect it in practice, including the president himself. House Speaker Paul Ryan isnÂt a populist and doesnÂt want to be a populist. He has spent his adult life committed to a traditional limited-government agenda. He crafted his own platform during the campaign, the so-called Better Way agenda, to differentiate congressional Republicans from Trump. Trump, for his part, has lacked the knowledge, focus or interest to translate his populism into legislative form. He deferred to others on legislative priorities and strategies at the outset of his administration, and his abiding passion in the health care debate was, by all accounts, simply getting to a signing ceremony. In light of all this, the product of the RyanTrump partnership was a health care bill bizarrely at odds with a national election Republicans had just won on the strength of working-class voters. Under the GOP replacement, fewer people would have had coverage, and workers further down the income scale would have been particularly hard hit. Neither of these facts seemed to exercise the White House, at least not enough to try to do anything to “x them. Maybe Ryan doesnÂt ÂgetÂŽ the new political reality created by TrumpÂs victory, as the presidentÂs boosters like to say. But what excuse does the president himself have for evidently not getting it, either? A President Trump acting more in keeping with his free-”oating re”ex to take care of people, as expressed in speeches and interviews, would have pushed the health bill to the left. But Trump so far hasnÂt followed the logic of his own politics in dealing with Congress. His path not taken would have been to give an inaugural address with less carnage and more kumbayah. Immediately invite Chuck Schumer to the White House and tell him, ÂChuck, youÂre not leaving this building until we agree on an infrastructure package.ÂŽ Take the resulting big-spending proposal and dare the GOP leadership to defy him. Pass it with a bipartisan coalition. Now that the initial health care bill has gone down, thereÂs loose talk from the White House of wooing Democrats, but a lot has transpired the past few months that makes this much harder. Most impor tantly, the left-wing ÂresistanceÂŽ to Trump is fully activated and prepared to exact punishment on any quislings. And TrumpÂs style of politics is not well-suited to bipartisanship. Democrats tend to be fond of Republicans like John Kasich and Jon Huntsman, who are determinedly inoffensive and loath to touch hot-button issues. Trump is neither. He could propose a $2 trillion infrastructure bill funded by forced requisitions from Wall Street bankers and Democrats would probably say, ÂHell, no.ÂŽ In any case, the White House is moving on to tax reform. This, too, may end up running in well-worn GOP ruts. Trump executed a hostile takeover of a Republican Party that was obsessed with the 1980s and cutting marginal tax rates. Now, the Republican Plan B is revisiting the tax reform of 1986 with ample cuts in marginal tax rates. If things continue to go badly over this “rst year, itÂs easy to see Trump turning to the New York Democrats in his White House. This would entail less emphasis on trade, immigration and “ghts with the mainstream media, and more emphasis on a non-ideological economic boosterism. The loose antecedent for this scenario is Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who swept into of“ce in California as a drainthe-swamp reformer after winning a populist crusade, and then recalibrated to accommodate the system after suffering politically damaging setbacks. The range of possible outcomes of the Trump presidency is still wide. Unexpectedly, one of them is that his most die-hard populist supporters will eventually be able to say that Trumpism, like socialism, hasnÂt failed, itÂs just never been tried. Rich Lowry can be reached via email: comments.lowry@ nationalreview.com.Trump fails to carry the populist banner Rich Lowry Among Thomas JeffersonÂs many famous sayings is this: ÂThe government closest to the people, serves the people best.ÂŽ Across our state and nation, that sentiment holds true for all who favor local control, whenever possible. But it seems as though our state lawmakers have forgotten this. For the past few years, state legislators in Tallahassee have steadily eroded the ability of towns, villages, cities and counties to govern. TheyÂve passed new laws to prevent citizens from having their say through local government. And now, theyÂre threatening to silence local voices with “nes and other punishment. ItÂs called preemption. And itÂs a threat to our democracy. State lawmakers donÂt like when our communities pass ordinances to preserve quality of life, protect our environment, promote public safety, improve wages and sick leave, regulate utility infrastructure, development and vacation rentals, and restrict threats to public health. They donÂt like when cities and counties govern according to their own values. So, they strip local authority with ill-advised pr e-emption. Experts say these preemption bills are overly broad, waste taxpayer money, create confusion and may be unconstitutional. An analysis by the National League of Cities shows this is a problem nationwide. And preemption comes with real consequences. In recent years, FloridaÂs local governments have recouped millions in stolen wages for workers, created jobs with local hiring preferences, cleaned up neighborhoods, protected their communities character, and fostered innovation. Those local efforts would be struck down by state lawmakers hungry for power, disguised as Âeasing regulatory burdens.ÂŽ But you know better. When you vote in local elections, youÂre voting for local problem solvers. YouÂre voting your values. You know whatÂs best for our communities „ not out-of-touch state legislators, hundreds of miles away. And you certainly know better than unaccountable lobbyists who push these bad ideas through Tallahassee. Shadowy special interests know itÂs easier to get one state legislature to do their bidding than 67 counties and 410 municipalities. We stand with you, the people „ not corporate bottom lines. WeÂre your mayors, commissioners and council members. WeÂre your neighbors, small business owners, native Floridians, immigrants and veterans. And weÂre the people youÂve trusted to keep the lights on in the places we all call home. ThatÂs why weÂve joined the Campaign to Defend Local Solutions, a nonpartisan, grassroots coalition to protect our residents from state pre-emption. WeÂre encouraging people to learn how pr e-emption threatens local control and local voices „ and to sign up to “ght back at DefendLocal.com. Together, we can send a message to our state lawmakers that local communities want local solutions to local problems „ not a legislature controlled by special interests. Andrew D. Gillum is the mayor of Tallahassee. A Democrat, he is a candidate for governor. This column moved on the website FloridaPolitics. com.Mayors: State pre-emption hurts local values Florida PoliticsAndrew D. 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Our Town Page 8 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS WEEKLY RECORDCharlotte County birthsThere were no births reported this week in Charlotte County.Charlotte County marriages€ Scott Charlie Nadal of Wyoming, Mich., and Kayla Gabriella Wiggins of Wyoming, Mich. € Daniel Smith Whildin of Millville, N.J, and Clara Roberta Ayars of Millville, N.J. € Robert Augustus Smith of Port Charlotte, and Jean Eleanor Cole of Punta Gorda € Michael Robert Brentano of Punta Gorda, and Mary Ellen Howard of Punta Gorda € Jeffrey Rodari Brown of Port Charlotte, and Chavanna Cornielia Collins of Port Charlotte € Orlando Bolivar Luis Ovalles of Port Charlotte, and Pacheco Pamela Torres of Port Charlotte € Darrell Thomas Brewer of North Port, and Lisa Dawn Wilson of Fort Myers € Christopher Gibbs Donnelly of Port Charlotte, and Allison Grace Ebel of Port Charlotte € Christopher Michael Dunphy of Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Cherie Lyn Ve Ard of Green Cove Springs, Fla. € Charles Terry of Port Charlotte, and Karen Renee Norman of Port Charlotte € Magdalena Metayer of Port Charlotte, and Seth LaFaille of Port Charlotte € Jennifer Lynn Nichols of Port Charlotte, and Billy Anthony Nieves of Port Charlotte € Jeremy Sherwood Furlow of Port Charlotte, and Tiffany Kae Powers of Port Charlotte € Joshua Clint Holden of Punta Gorda, and Autumn Gail Wilson of Dyersburg, Tenn. € Andrea Lynn Kachler of Lehigh Acres, and Susan Ann Browning of Lehigh Acres € Casey Erin Travis of Port Charlotte, and Tyler Gordon Rodman of Port Charlotte € Cody John Palm of Port Charlotte, and Sara Sonia Sayed of Port Charlotte € Gary Eugene Poulakis of Port Charlotte, and Patricia Ann Dileo of Punta Gorda € Nicholas Joseph Schmoll of Indianapolis, Ind., and Deborah Ann OÂNeal of Englewood € Thomas Craig Lewis of Port Charlotte, and Thomas George Collins of Port Charlotte € Joseph Francis Senra of Punta Gorda, and Carrie Lynn Comstock of Punta Gorda € Weston Lee Gilliard of Zolfo Springs, Fla., and Emily Maurine Denning of Port Charlotte € Joshua Clint Holden of Punta Gorda, and Autumn Gail Wilson of Dyersburg, Tenn. € Michael Wayne Burgess of Port Charlotte, and Kayleigh Anne Dunna of Port CharlotteCharlotte County divorces€ Terence Devon Davis v. Cheryl Ann Davis WINNERS CIRCLEAmerican Legion Post 110€ Bridge winners March 27: 1-Rick McAdam, 4690; 2-Barb Lutz, 4019; 3-Mary Ellen Fox, 3640; 4-Jackie Benson, 3610.Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club€ Ladies Bridge winners March 28: 1-Irene Runkle; 2-Phoebe McMillan; 3-Geri Dempsey. € Slam Bridge winners March 29: 1-Lucy Segitz; 2-Geri Dempsey; 3-Colleen Shoemaker.Charlotte Square Condominium Complex€ Charlotte County Bridge Group winners March 25: Dale Schneiderhan, 5320; David Cane, 5000; Joyce Weibel, 5000; Rosemary Schneiderhan, 4850.Cultural Center of Charlotte County€ Duplicate Bridge Club winners March 23 (a.m.): 1-Judy Foster, Barbara Cardona; 2-Bob Bonjean, Peter Harrington; 3-Pat Denapoli, Rachel Cavanaugh. March 23 (p.m.): (N/S) 1-Katherine and Keith Pugsley ; 2-Jackie and Roger Papineau; 3-Helen Sullivan and Warren Prince. (E/W) 1-Tom Ohlgart, Bonnit Elliott; 2-Pat Betts, Doug Brenner; 3-Ann Benmayor, Pam Dean. March 28 (N/S): 1-Bonnie Elliott, Diana Prince; 2-Evelyn Palmer, Robert Heidbrink; 3-Rosalie Bourque, Barbara Witt. (E/W) 1-Charles and Betty Brewster; 2-Ken Facer, Doug Brenner; 3-Bill Vigneault, Warren Prince. € Sunday Double Deck Pinochle winners March 26: Ron LaPointe, 1780; Kathy Garbowicz, 1520; Ernie Boulanger, 1512; Janet Knechtel, 1510. € Contract Bridge winners March 29: Barb Allore, 7810; Larry Fau, 6930; Connie Oberlander, 5250; Dale Schneiderhan, 5120. March 24: Trudy Riley, 5570; Pinky Harmon, 5110; Lila Jameson, 4990; Jan Nicholson, 4470. € Tuesday Night Pinochle winners March 28: 1-Mary Lavine, 713; 2-Bobbi Jo Keene, 682; 3-Jan Howard, 672; 4-Joe Lupton. 650. € Wednesday Double Deck Pinochle winners March 29: Bob Paulsen, 1621; Paul Headrick, 1621; Ron LaPointe, 1556; Kathy Garbowicz, 1553; Ernie Boulanger, 1476. € Thursday Double Deck Pinochle winners March 30: Gary Sblendorio, 1575; Paul Headrick, 1535; Arnold Polansky, 1482; Kathy Garbowicz, 1467; Rita Harkey, 1466. € Friday Night Euchre winners March 24: 1-Bill Haren, 74; 2-Janet Knechtel, 71; 3-Connie Day, 68; 4-Marla Johanson, 67. € Mahjong winners March 23: Table 1: Linda Kopp, Doris Marlin. Table 2: Barb Polisar. Table 3: Philip Maney. Table 4: Irene Roach. Table 5: Evelyn Kalmaer. March 28: Table 1: Linda Kopp, Judy Hyman. Table 2: Barb Polisar, Joan Kamaitis. Table 3: Mariann Antonucci. Table 4: Connie Oprotza, Barbara Bennett. Table 5: Eleanor Kalmaer. € Pinochle winners March 25: 1-Ron La Pointe, 763; 2-Janet Knechtel, 692; 3-Duane Hartline, 625; 3-Bobbi Jo Keene, 625; 4-Chris Murphy, 617. € Port Charlotte Cribbage Club 147 winners March 29: Ernie Boulanger, 17; Alfons Wieschhorster, 16; Marilyn Gaudreau, 16; Vern Carlson, 13; Betty Briggs, 13.PGI€ Duplicate Bridge Club winners March 22: (N/S) 1-Bonnie Elliott, Audrey Gehrig; 2-Michael Breen, Jim Masterson; 3-Katherine and Keith Pugsley. (E/W) 1-Chris Beury, Ric Campbell; 2-Goran Hanson, Tom Ohlgart; 3-Betty Jo Paluzzi, Cheryl Jakubowski. March 24: (N/S): 1-Dorothy and Ken Facer; 2-Mary and David Atwood; 3-Michael Breen, Jim Masterson. (E/W) 1-Goran Hanson, Tom Ohlgart; 2-Bill Murphy, Pat Denapoli; 3-Susan and Gordon Decker. March 27: (N/S): 1-Mike Breen, Bonnie Elliott; 2-Jarmila Taud, Peter Hannak; 3-Clifford and Barbara Reitz. (E/W) 1-Pat Denapoli, Bill Murphy; 2-Doug Brenner, Pat Betts, 3-Tom Ohlgart, Goran Hanson.Englewood Elks€ Trivia Game winners March 28: 1-Nutmeggers, $139; 2-Eight Shades of Gray, $46.Isles Yacht Club€ Scrabble winners March 24: Mary Lou Coutts, 174; Judith Howell, 189; Diana Lehr, 194; Sandy Robinson, 189.Kingsway Country Club€ Ladies Bridge winners March 24: 1-Gerrie McGee; 2-Betty Worthington. March 29: 1-Norma Block; 2-Lois Purcell. € Partners Bridge winners March 29: 1-George and Beverly Panas; 2-Richard Bryson, Bev Bossert.Riverwood€ Friday Night Riverwood Trivia Game winners March 24: 1-Corner Crew; 2-Riverwood Rebels.Rotonda€ Monday WomenÂs Bridge winners March 28: 1-Karan Goodwin, 7320; 2-Carol Sanderson, 6010; 3-Pilar Sherron, 4770.Twin Isles Country Club€ Duplicate Bridge winners March 29: 1-Joanne Ryder, Nancy Scheer; 2-Nancy Padgett, Katie Costello. € Sundowners winners March 29: 1-(tie) Pam Lawler, Janet Camel Want to add your group? Email sdennis@ sun-herald.com for details. BRIDGE WINNERSBridge Winners March 27 North Port Senior Center Group A North/South 1st: Pam Dean and Russ Curtis; 2nd: Carol Schuldt and Homer Baxter; 3rd: Tom OÂConnell and Glen McGeady East/West 1st: Jane Rothschild and Jean Hanson; 2nd: Judy Foster and Warren Prince; 3rd: Carolyn Emerson and Gloria Goodwin Group B North/South 1st: Linda Standish and Dick Rowan; 2nd: Martha Oliver and Alba Falconi; 3rd: Ruth Colman and Pat Lawler East/West 1st: Marcia Lanphear and John Herrmann; 2nd: Mike Tichy and Al Shuki; 3rd: Nova Spards and Becky Seaman BIRTHDAYS Happy 103rd birthday to Anna Shipley on her special day, March 25. Happy 1st birthday to Matthew J. Molieri on his special day, April 1. CONTACT FOR BIRTHDAYSEach week in SundayÂs Sun we run free birthday announcements, along with a photo. Email your .jpg photo of the birthday boy or girl of any age, along with the personÂs name, age, and birthday month and date, to Sherri Dennis at sdennis@ sun-herald.com. Deadline is noon Wednesday. Note: If you bring or mail in a hard-copy photo (to 23170 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980), we will try to accommodate you, but we CANNOT guarantee the ability to return it to you. For more information, call Sherri at 941-206-1127. Yard saleThe Knights of Columbus Council No. 7997 is preparing for its annual Yard Sale set for May. Those interested in donating furniture, clothing, jewelry, books, tools, toys, antiques, “shing/sporting goods or other items can contact Chuck at 941-726-9301 or Mike at 941-380-7248 for dropoff or pick-up information.National Active and Retired Federal Employees to meetNational Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Chapter 2194, Peace River, will meet at 11 a.m. on April 4 at Elks Lodge 2606, 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda. Lunch will be ordered from the menu. A representative of Blue Cross Blue Shield federal health program will be available to informally answer enrollee questions during lunch. At noon, the program, ÂWhatÂs New at the Airport?,ÂŽ will be presented by Pam Seay, Commissioner, Charlotte Airport Authority, followed by a short business meeting. Meetings are open to the public but concentrate on programs and legislature effecting active and retired federal workers. For more information, contact 941-575-4252. COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFSEmelcia L. Toney-NelsonPastor Emelcia L. Toney-Nelson, 82, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte. She was born to Jonas and Josephine Toney May 17, 1934, in Trinidad and Tobago. Emelcia was an amazing woman who did everything she could for others. She was a registered nurse for many years at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Emelcia did numerous works for missionary ministries in many locations including Tobago and Georgia. She wrote an essay on Nursing in Ministries. Emelcia was a strong woman who worked very hard so that others can learn from her. She will be missed dearly by all who loved and knew her. Survivors include her loving daughters, Rachel, Rheba and Ruthella Logan, Colleen, Dessarae and Staycie Nelson and Judy Dickerson; four sons, Rawle and Robert Logan, Bishop Edison (Sharon) Nelson and Reynold Augustine; two sisters, Evelyn Guerra and Joycelyn Peters; her brother, Harold Toney; and numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Rodell and Marc Logan; a brother, Wilfred St. Clair; and her sister, Enid Toney. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, at Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel. Funeral services and interment will be held at a later date in New York. Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home, Port Charlotte Chapel.NORTH PORT George A. KlassGeorge A. Klass, 78, went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, March 22, 2017; he was at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 15, 1939, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to George and Catherine Klass. George retired after 32 years at GM/Packard Electric in Warren, Ohio, where he made many lifelong friends who will miss him dearly. He and his wife, Jane, retired and moved to North Port, Florida, in 1996. Left to mourn his loss are his wife; his son, George (Alena) Klass of Salem, Ohio; daughters, Vicky Cramer of North Port, and Malinda Parrish of Gay, West Virginia. His life was full and rich with nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren to cherish his memory. George was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ann Dohn of North Port; brother, Joe; and sons-in-law, Randy Cramer and Steve Parrish. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at Gulf Pines Memorial Park Chapel, 2401 Englewood Road, Englewood, Florida. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kaysponger.com. In lieu of ”owers, donations may be made in George Klass memory to the Paralyzed Veterans of America at www. SupportVeterans.org.Luba OlinykLuba Olinyk, 86, of North Port, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. She was born May 1930, in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, and experienced the dif“cult times in Europe during that period. She came to the United States in 1950 with and assisting her disabled father Petro Hrabelnikow. Luba was a longtime resident of East Haven, Connecticut, before moving to Warm Mineral Springs, Florida, in 1987. She had a passion for gardening, loved dancing and cooking Ukrainian food. She is remembered for helping and guiding others. Luba especially enjoyed hosting her grandchildren to the attractions of Florida. She is survived by her children, Walter Ziwak, Lucy (Michael) Blondin, Paul Olinyk and John (Lisa) Olinyk. She also leaves eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Luba was preceded in death by her husband, Semon in 1975; her parents and siblings, Ania, John, Reisa, Vera and Tania. The Visitation will be 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven, Connecticut. A brief funeral service at the funeral home was held Saturday morning, April 1, 2017, with burial at East Lawn Cemetery, in East Haven, Connecticut. The family would like to express gratitude to A. Banyan Residence Assisted Living and Bay Breeze Rehab of Venice, Florida, for their kind and compassionate care of Luba. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 9 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSÂDoctor Randy is backÂŽ is being echoed, with excitement, around Suncoast Humane Society most recently. Dr. Randy Hitesman has rejoined Suncoast Humane Society as their director of Medical Services/Veterinarian. He heads the SocietyÂs public Spay/Neuter and Preventive Health Care Clinic, as well as overseeing the wellness of animals admitted to the animal care center, our shelter. Dr. Hitesman is a graduate of Ohio State University where he received a BS in nutrition and his degree in veterinary medicine. He has practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 years in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York and here in Florida. Dr. Hitesman was previously with Suncoast Humane Society during the time the organization was expanding its public preventive health care services, from 2008 through 2011, when he left to open his own practice in Punta Gorda. Considered both a top-notch shelter veterinarian and private practice veterinarian, he is an asset to the medical needs at the shelter as well as being a very compassionate person toward animals and people. Keeping animals healthy at an animal shelter is extremely important, but can also be very challenging. This is especially true for organizations like Suncoast Humane Society that operates an open admissions shelter. The term Âopen admissionsÂŽ means that no animal is refused admission, regardless of breed, size, health, temperament or available space. Suncoast Humane Society behavioral and medical staff examines all incoming animals for health and temperament. With the donorsupported ÂShelter Angel Medical FundÂŽ and the volunteer ÂFoster Home Program,ÂŽ many animals with medical problems are treated and given that second chance at a quality life through adoption. Some animals are adopted sooner than others, because of their Âtake-me-homeÂŽ demeanor. Others often wait weeks and even months, before that special family falls in love with them. The veterinarian and medical team play a vital role in assuring that all animals are being kept as healthy and happy as possible. ÂThey say home is where the heart is,ÂŽ Dr. Randy said. ÂMy heart is with Suncoast Humane Society, practicing shelter medicine and helping as many animals as possible “nd loving homes.ÂŽ Welcome back, Dr. Randy. Phil Snyder is the executive director of the Suncoast Humane Society. He has more than 40 years of experience in animal care, control and welfare, including 15 years with The Humane Society of the United States.Suncoast Humane Society welcomes back Dr. Randy Hitesman Suncoast Humane SocietyPhil Snyder PHOTOS PROVIDEDDr. Randy Hitesman has rejoined Suncoast Humane Society as their director of Medical Services/ Veterinarian. DR. 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Our Town Page 10 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSIt was a great turnout for the Guns & Hoses Fallen Heroes Race at Isles Fitness in Punta Gorda Isles March 25. More than 170 people participated in the second annual event that included a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun walk.Guns & Hoses Fallen Heroes Race returns to Punta Gorda PHOTOS PROVIDED BY NANETTE LEONARDFrom left, Joe Lindsey and John Briggs of the Punta Gorda Fire Department. Racers at 74 years young, Joanne (right), and 84 years young, Nick Koplos, participated in the event. Co-owners of Isles Fitness Cory Malone and Dylan Reilly at the start of the race. Gloria Sepanik and Lt. David Lipka Participants wait to get started with the races. Dr. Melody Burt and PGPD accrediaton manager Gloria Sepanik DFC Louis Henyecz, Community Policing Ocer, and Corporal Jennifer Starowesky, both with the Charlotte County SheriÂs Oce EXPECT SOMETHING MORETMTRAVEL Come and experience how Celebrity Cruises has set the worldwide standard for luxury cruising. Journey from port to port, or choose a Cruisetour, for more time to immerse yourself in the surroundings. And when you book through AAA Travel, youÂll enjoy exclusive bene“ts, exceptional savings, personalized service and unique experiences that can transform your vacation into a trip of a lifetime. AAA Travel invites you toEXPLORE THE SEASwith Celebrity Cruises adno=50511229 Tuesday, April 4 2:00pm AAA Port Charlotte 21229 Olean Boulevard Port Charlotte, Florida RSVP online at AAA.com/Travel Events or call 941-627-1544 Wednesday, April 5 2:00pm Venice Community Center 326 S. Nokomis Avenue Venice, Florida RSVP online at AAA.com/TravelEvents or call 941-493-2100 adno=3438039 Concealed Weapons € Classes Daily FREE Parking lakelandgunclub.com Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-4pm 863-665-0092 Sponsored by The Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club APRIL 8 TH 9 TH The Lakeland Center 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland, FL SWFLÂS PREMIER DINNER THEATRE1380 COLONIAL BOULEVARD, FORT MYERS239.278.4422 € BroadwayPalm.com This timeless musical phenomenon takes a passionate look at Jesus last days through the eyes of Judas. Propelled by a thrilling score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar illuminates the moving power of the human spirit with its message of hope, peace and the power of love. NOW MAY 14 adno=50513067 Louis D. Rosenfield, MD Practicing Cardiology and Internal Medicine Same day appointments 941-206-0258 2300 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, 33980 Continuity of Care You will see ME whether in the office or hospital. adno= 50509571
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Our Town Page 12 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS Find it in the CLASSIFIEDS! LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? The Charlotte County area has a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Contact one of the following organizations to see how you can get involved and give back to the community. € Animal Welfare League: volunteers needed as dog walkers, cat cuddlers, kennel (dog/cat) cleaners, laundry help, gardening, clerical, assisting at adoption and fundraising events, outreach program, pet therapy and fostering an animal until they are ready to return to the shelter for adoption. All volunteer opportunities and requirements are listed at www.awlshelter.org. For more information, call 941-625-6720. € Boys & Girls Clubs: volunteers to assist staff in all programming areas both in Port Charlotte and Englewood. Specific areas of opportunity are homework, academic tutoring, cooking, mentoring, arts, computer technology and fitness. For more information, contact Jessica Anderson at 941-235-2472 or janderson@bgocfcc.org. € Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies: Volunteers are an essential part of C.A.R.E., assisting victims of crimes, answering hotline calls, conducting hospital responses, and in fundraising endeavours. If interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact 941-639-5499 for more information. Upcoming training will be 8:30a.m.-5p.m. on June27-29. € Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers needed in a variety of areas. For more information on any volunteer opportunities, call Brenda at 941-639-3162. € Charlotte County Historical Center and Society: volunteers to help Âbring history to lifeÂŽ in the community. Discover local and state history; living history presentations; educational programs for all ages; archive assistants; research; office administration and historical geocaching and questing. For more information, call 941-629-7278 or email crystal. diff@charlottecountyfl.gov. € Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center: volunteers to perform tasks such as office desk coverage, narrating boat trips, guiding exhibits (example: Clyde Butcher photography), representation at local events and festivals, youth education, wading trip assistance and many other exciting duties. Contact the volunteer coordinator at 941-575-5435. € Charlotte Local Education Foundation (CLEF): volunteers are needed a few afternoons each week at the Teacher Supply Depot ÂstoreÂŽ and office assistance for light clerical work. All work is light duty, flexible hours. Background check required. If interested, contact Sara Wierhake, executive director, at 941-255-7500 ext. 294 or email sara.wierhake@yourcharlotte schools.net. € Civil Air Patrol: The auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization needs volunteers. No prior experience is needed, and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 941-639-1711. € Coast Guard Auxiliary: The auxiliary is the volunteer arm of the U.S. Coast Guard, and is a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The operational unit of the auxiliary is the ÂFlotilla,ÂŽ where Coast Guard policies and programs are transformed into action. For more information, contact Dave Nielsen at cgaux.volunteer@gmail. com or 732-616-9016. € Community Cats of Charlotte: an all-volunteer nonprofit that operates a trap, neuter and return program once a month for all the stray, abandoned, feral cats in Charlotte County. Volunteers are needed once a month from noon to 1p.m. on Saturday to set up the MASH Unit and from 7:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. the following day for the feral clinic. Some experience with animals is encouraged. For more information, call Michelle at 941-875-3293. € Crossroads Hope Academy: volunteers needed for young men ages 13 to 17years old with great potential to become their mentor or tutor. Many of these youths have experienced life in its worst form and missed a lot of school. They need role models who can help them with their studies and self-esteem and get them on the right track to becoming successful adults with someone to care about them outside the staff of Crossroads Hope Academy. Call 941-627-9352. € F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here): volunteers to provide free transportation for residents in Englewood and Rotonda West. Volunteers provide transporation to doctorÂs appointments, dialysis, oncology treatments, physical therapy, stores, banks and other locations in Englewood, North Port and South Venice. For more information, call 941-475-2533 or 941-475-4494. € The Florida Guardian ad Litem Program: volunteers are needed who, after training, are appointed by the court to advocate for the neglected, abused and abandoned children in our community. When you volunteer with the Guardian ad Litem Program you become the voice for a child in court and out of court. Volunteers are needed to represent these children and ensure that decisions made are in the childÂs best interest. If you are interested in being a champion for the children in our community, email miranda coss@gal.fl.gov or call 941-613-3233. Go to www. guardianadlitem.org to learn more about the program. € Homeless Coalition: Drivers are needed for our Veteran Program. Vehicle provided. Administrative Assistants are needed at the front desk and the shelter office. Fabulous Finds Re-Sale shop is open and looking to fill all positions in the store. Days and times are flexible. Tours are available Tuesday through Friday. Call for an appointment. For more information and other opportunities, call or email Robin Clark, Volunteer Coordinator, at 941-627-4313, ext. 109, Robin. Clark@cchomelesscoalition.org. € Jesus Loves You Ministry: Mobile outreach program for the homeless; volunteers needed in various areas: shower ministry, mobile lunch ministry, thrift store, vehicle maintenance, office work and many others. For more information, call 941-661-8117 or email lesliejlym@ gmail.com. € Learn to Sail, Inc.: Learn to Sail is a nonprofit group teaching youths and adults to sail on Charlotte Harbor. Volunteer vacancies to fill, in summer and year-round, include instructors, teaching aides, boat repairs, social networking, boat donations, sales and marketing. For more information, visit www.learnto sailswf.com, email info@learnto sailswf.com or call 941-999-1102. € Meals on Wheels: volunteers in the following areas: kitchen, to assist in preparing and packaging meals and drivers to deliver meals to clients. For more information, call 941-625-4343 between 9a.m.-1p.m., Monday through Friday. € New Operation Cooper Street 650 Mary St., Punta Gorda: volunteers to tutor kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The volunteers will help the students with their daily school assignments including math, spelling, reading and sentence writing. These volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday from 3:30p.m. to 4:30p.m. Volunteers are also needed daily from 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m. to drive 10-passenger vans to pick up the students at their schools. Drivers must watch two hours of driving safety videos to be certified by the county to drive the vans. For more information or to complete an application, contact Margaret Forde at 941-639-3034. € Parrot Outreach Society: volunteers of all ages to donate three hours a week to change paper and clean birdcages, sweep or mop up, and fix breakfast for the flock. For more information, call 941-347-8876 or stop by at 1205 Elizabeth St., UnitI (in the Sunstate Commerce Center), Punta Gorda. € Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens: V olunteers are needed for garden planting and maintenance, plant parenting, community outreach, social media, fundraising and more. All volunteer opportunities and forms can be found at www. peacerivergardens.org. For more information, email peace rivervolunteer@gmail.com or call 941-286-0333. € Peace River Wildlife Center: The Peace River Wildlife Center, 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, (at the end of West Marion Avenue) Punta Gorda, is in need of volunteers to help with daily morning cleaning and general maintenance of habitats. Also in need of grapes, kale, shelled walnuts (for baby squirrels). Seasonal volunteers will be leaving soon. For more information, call 941-637-3830 or visit www. peaceriverwildlifecenter.org. € Project Linus: volunteers to crochet, knit and quilt blankets to give to Charlotte County kids who are in need of comfort and security. Meetings are held from 9a.m. to 11a.m. on Wednesdays at New Day Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte, and from 9a.m. to 11a.m. on Fridays at Florida Gulf Coast Building, Herald Court, Punta Gorda. For more information, call 941-627-4364. € Punta Gorda Police Department: volunteers for the records department, reception window and to assist with special projects such as Do the Right Thing. For more information, call Denny Christman at 941-639-4111 or stop by at 1410 Tamiami Trail. € The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program: recruiting volunteers to help Medicare beneficiaries in Charlotte County. SHINE is a free, unbiased Medicare and health insurance information, counseling and assistance program. The specially trained volunteers assist seniors in making informed health care decisions. For more information, call the Elder Helpline at 1-866413-5337 or 1-800-963-5337, or visit www.floridashine.org. € Special Olympics seeks volunteers: looking for coaches for swimming, golf, powerlifting, softball and bowling. This does not have to be full time; any time you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated. Call 941-391-6906 or email info@ special olympicscharlotte.org. € St. Vincent de PaulÂs: The Food Pantry is in need of interviewers, filing, computer entry, answering the telephone, stocking shelves, making up grocery bags and helping clients to their cars. Hours are 10a.m. to 1p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Volunteers needed in the Resale Shop, summer hours are 11a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Other areas: drivers for picking up furniture, bookkeeping, cutting of the lawn, and assistance in picking up furniture. For more information, call Richard Peters at 941-786-5951 or Judy Foster at 973-652-4569. € Suncoast Humane Society: volunteers needed including visitor assistant, cat cuddlers, dog walkers, laundry assistant, foster parent, thrift store and pet therapy. All volunteer opportunities and requirements can be found at www.humane. org, or for more information, call 941-474-7884. € Tidewell Hospice: welcomes volunteers to visit with patients in the patientÂs own home, assisted living facilities, nursing homes or actual Hospice House; assist in the office; help at community events and provide pet therapy with approved cat or dog. Application process, background checks and training required. For more information, call 941-9794304 or 941-979-4324 for details. The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: € Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee: one volunteer who must be a permanent resident of Charlotte County and reside within District 5. Term is four years. To obtain an application, contact Diane Whidden at 941-743-1300 or via email at Diane.Whidden@ CharlotteCountyFL.gov. € Board of Zoning Appeals: one volunteer must be a resident of Charlotte County and reside within District 5. Term is four years. To obtain an application, contact Diane Whidden at 941-743-1300 or via email at Diane.Whidden@ CharlotteCountyFL.gov. The following MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be residents of Charlotte County and reside within the Unit. Submit applications to Public Works Department, 7000 Florida St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950; call 941-575-3600 or email MSBU-TU@ CharlotteCountyFL.gov. € Boca Grande Street and Drainage Unit: three members to fill vacant unexpired terms. The length of each term will be drawn at the first Advisory Board Meeting to be scheduled at such time a quorum of three members is reached. € Burnt Store Village Street and Drainage Unit: one member to fill a vacant unexpired term through Oct. 31, 2019. € Charlotte Ranchettes Unit: one member to fill a vacant unexpired term through Oct. 31. € Englewood East Street & Drainage Unit: one member to fill a vacant unexpired term through Oct. 31. € Gardens of Gulf Cove Street & Drainage Unit: four members to fill vacant unexpired terms. The length of each term will be drawn at the first Advisory Board meeting to be scheduled at such time a quorum of three members is reached. € Grove City Street & Drainage Unit: one member to fill a vacant unexpired term through Oct. 31, 2018. € Gulf Cove Waterway Benefit Unit: one member to fill a vacant unexpired term through Oct. 31, 2018. € Mid Charlotte Stormwater Utility Unit: three members to fill vacant unexpired terms. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 13 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS EASTER EGG HUNTS/BUNNY SIGHTINGS€ Photos with the Easter Bunny: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. March 31April 15 at the Regal Cinema Court at the JCPenney court at Port Charlotte Town Center mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail. To book a reservation online, follow the links from www.simon.com/mall/ port-charlotte-town-center/stream/dont-miss-photos-with-theeaster-bunny-3109697. € KidX Club Bunny Brunch, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. April 8 at Play Area and JCPenney Court Port Charlotte Town Center mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail. Hop to it with an Easter-themed brunch courtesy of Panera Bread, sweet treats and holiday-themed crafts. Children are invited to participate in a rewarding Easter Egg Hunt followed by photos with the Bunny. Free. € Sensitive Bunny, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. April 9 at JCPenney Court. CenterÂs Sensitive Bunny is a one-of-a-kind event for everyone. Sensitive Bunny will provide children with special needs and their families a sensory friendly environment to safely enjoy the tradition of taking photos with the Easter Bunny. Many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for childrenÂs cherished visit with the Bunny. Each family will receive one free 5ÂŽ x 7ÂŽ photo. € Pet Photo Night with the Easter Bunny, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. April 9 at JCPenney Court. Families can take their furry friends for fetching photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Pet photos are for domestic pets only, and all pets must be leashed or in a carrier. Treats will be provided for pets. € Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. April 15 at Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. Prizes, candy and entertainment. Take your own basket and meet the Easter bunny. € Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St.: Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 15. All children of the community and their adults are invited to take their baskets to participate. Themed baskets are being replaced by Easter Basket Blessings. Any family adult is invited to drop in to receive one free basket per child. Distributions will occur from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on April 4-7 or between 9 a.m.-noon on April 8. Register free in the fellowship hall at 9 a.m. Egg hunts by age group, including adults, will launch from there between 10:40 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Also includes crafts, face painting, balloon animals and games and live music. For more information, www.englewoodumc.net or 941-474-5588. € Edgewater Church Easter Egg Hunt, 19190 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte. 10 a.m.-noon April 15. Free event, open to the public. Bounce house, crafts, free popcorn and cotton candy. For more information, call 941-625-3039 or email office@edge waterchurch.com. € Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 McCall Road, Port Charlotte. Easter Egg Hunt & Festival, 10 a.m. April 8. Children who are toddlers through age 12 will each receive an empty basket and take part in an Easter egg hunt. After the hunt, there will be snacks and activites, bounce house, crafts, family games and prizes. For more information, call 941-697-1747 or Gulf CoveUMC@centruylink.net. € The Punta Gorda Historical Society is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and party from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on April 8, at the Punta Gorda History Park, 501 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. The event is free and open to the public. There will be an egg hunt and other fun activities. For more information, call 941-815-7127.Earlier this week, the National Vietnam War Veterans Day ÂWelcome Home Vietnam VeteransÂŽ ceremony was held at the Gazebo of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Punta Gorda.Vietnam veterans are Âwelcomed home SUN PHOTOS BY MICHELE HASKELLVietnam veteran and retired Navy Ocer Bob Hahn snaps the 50-year commemorative pin on Fredric Kratochvil, who served as a Sergeant in the Air Force. Retired Vietnam veteran Bob Hahn places a 50-year commemorative pin on veteran Tommy Joe of North Port who served as a combat Marine in the Vietnam War. www.harpers1980.com € 941-629-3490 adno=50512981 FREE ESTIMATES Enjoy the Florida Lifestyle License # CRC1331398 Before After Screened Enclosures € Custom Designed Entries € Vinyl & Acrylic Windows Garage Screens € Complete Hurricane Protection € Service & Repair After $2395 $100 adno=715393
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 15 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSHarbor Cove matriach Barbara Pyne was lauded on her 100th birthday recently. Pyne has been active in most of the organizations at Harbor Cove, including her election as ÂNautical LadyÂŽ and she served as chaplain for several years. There were tables of food and desserts in honor of her birthday at the party held in the communityÂs recreation hall on March 26. Residents took appetizers and wore pretty hats, because Pyne loves hats and rarely leaves home without one. A dance was held, which included songs from her lifetime, and a video presentation showed photographs from her life. Celebrating her centuryBy JOYCE CATTELANEHARBOR COVE CORRESPONDENT Above: Several Harbor Cove residents known as ÂThe River Rats,ÂŽ serenaded Barbara Pyne for her 100th birthday and then each gave her a red rose and a kiss. Barbara Pyne danced a waltz with her son, Bill, who lives with her in Harbor Cove, as Diana Attanasio sang ÂCan I Have This Dance?ÂŽ PHOTOS PROVIDEDEllie Wikle, left, and Pat Thams, right, chaired a community party for Harbor Cove resident Barbara Pyne on her 100th birthday recently. adno=50509529 2016 2016 2016 AWARD WINNERS Wills~Trusts~Estates~Medicaid Planning Voted Best Attorney 2016 Jennifer R. Howell Board Certified Elder Law Attorney adno=712868 Howell Law Firm, P.L. 2705 Tamiami Trail, Suite 412, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 205-2525 phone | (941) 205-2507 fax www.howell-law-firm.com adno=50512972 WOULD YOU DRINK YOUR POOL WATER? www.ccwrainsoft.com Distributed by Charlotte County Water, Inc. Visit our New Location 360 Tamiami Tr. € Port Charlotte 2 Miles North of Toledo Blade Blvd. CALL NOW! 941-625-1000 Taking the worry out of waterƒ Since 1953 € Aerators / Pumps € Everpure Cartridges € Commercial / Residential € Salt Delivery € Air Purification € Water Softeners € Salt Free Systems € Reverse Osmosis € Well Equipment € Rental 2012 2011 2010 2014 2013 2006 2005 2007 2008 2016 2016 2009 YOUR TAP WATER MAY HAVE AS MUCH CHLORINE AS YOUR POOL! Sun Readers Choice 1 st Place 12 Years in a Row ÂWe have the solutions to all your water needsÂŽ Over 32 Years in Business! SARASOTA 6650 S. Tamiami Trail South of Stickney Pt. Rd. next to RuthÂs Chris Steakhouse 941-921-1900 Mon-Sat: 9:30am 6pm Sun: ClosedPORT CHARLOTTE 17701 Murdock Circle At BaconÂs Furniture at the Town Center Mall 941-258-3030 Mon-Sat: 10:00am 6pm Sun: ClosedTHANK YOU FOR VOTING!2 LOCATIONS OVER 4,000 RUGS IN STOCK! www.rugsasart.com T HANK Y OU F O R V O TING BEST RUG STORE Rugs As Art ...And More! adno=54512627
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Our Town Page 16 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSThe American Czech and Slovak Club of Southwest FloridaThe American Czech and Slovak Club of Southwest Florida was created to provide the residents of the Florida Gulf Coast of Czech and Slovak heritage with the opportunity to meet socially, promote good fellowship, encourage the exchange of cultural information, traditions and family histories. Meetings are held at 12:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, from October through April, at The Family Table Restaurant, 14132 Tamiami Trail, North Port. For more information, call 941-2863467 or email mert4677@ aol.com.Audubon SocietyThe Peace River Audubon Society meetings are the third Thursday of each month, from September through May at First Alliance Church, 20444 Midway Blvd., Port Charlotte. For more information, call 863-244-2652, or visit www.peaceriveraudubon. org.Blue Star MothersSouthwest Florida Chapter 4 of the Blue Star Mothers of America meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Sarasota American Red Cross buildin g, 2001 Cantu Court, Sarasota. Light refreshments are served. Blue Star Mothers of America is a nonpro“t, nonpartisan, nonsectarian and nonpolitical organization for mothers, grandmothers and stepmothers who have children serving in the armed forces. Associate members assist the chapter in supporting the mission of the Blue Star Mothers of America; any family member or friend may join. For more information or to join, visit www. ”orida bluestarmoms. com or email swfbluestarmothers@ gmail.com.Coast Guard AuxiliaryThe auxiliary is the volunteer arm of the U.S. Coast Guard, and is a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The operational unit of the auxiliary is the ÂFlotilla,ÂŽ where Coast Guard policies and programs are transformed into action. For more information, go to www.coastguardenglewood.com or attend monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1949 Englewood Road, (State Road 776).Charlotte County Woodcarvers/ SculptorsMeetings for the Charlotte County Woodcarvers/Sculptors, a nonpro“t organization dedicated to the art of woodcarving and wood sculpture, are held from 8 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at 802 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. The public is invited to visit and see what the club is all about. For more information, call 941-875-9244.Citizens Climate LobbyMeetings for the Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby are held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, 252 W. Marion Ave. Citizens Climate Lobby is a volunteer organization with a mission to create the political will for a stable climate. Newcomers are welcome. For more information go to http:// citizensclimatelobby.org, call 941-627-8053 and/or email portcharlotteccl@ gmail.com.Computer GroupThe Charlotte County Computer Group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. The club will host programs or guest speakers each month with time allowed for computer questions. Members and guests are welcome. For more information, call 941-585-0356.Disabled American Veterans Meetings for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 82 are at 4 p.m. on the “rst Thursday of every month at its new monthly meeting place, The American Legion Post 110, 3152 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. All veterans are urged to attend. For more information, call 941-629-2833.Merchant Marine VeteransMeetings for the MacAlvanah Chapter Merchant Marine at 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the AMVETS Post 312, 7050 Chancellor Blvd., North Port. All Merchant Mariners are invited to attend and new members are welcome. For more information, contact Chapter president Pete Gannon at 248-770-4680.FloridiansThe Floridians is a civic-minded social organization meeting monthly, September through May, at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and meeting at 10 a.m., on the third Tuesday of the month at St. James Episcopal Church, 1365 Viscaya Drive, Port Charlotte. Members are women who came to the area at varying stages of their lives and enjoy exploring the community in the company of others who have experienced similar relocations. Group activities include visits to area cultural events, concerts and local attractions. The club also raises money to donate to local charities. For more information, call 941-629-3023.GFWC Punta Gorda WomanÂs ClubThe GFWC Punta Gorda WomanÂs Club, Inc. is a nonpro“t, volunteer organization. Its primary purpose is to support community charitable and educational activities. Meetings are held at 11 a.m. on the “rst Friday of the month, October through May at the Punta Gorda WomanÂs Club Building, 118 Sullivan St. All are welcome. Some programs supported include Head Start, Charlotte High School Scholarships, C.A.R.E, local Veterans Groups, TeacherÂs Supply Depot and many other local charitable activities as well as state and national programs. For more information, call 941-815-1901.Greater Charlotte Harbor Sierra ClubMeetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. Meetings include coffee, outdoor prizes, environmental speakers and more. For more information, call 941-626-4919.Italian Heritage Social ClubThe Italian Heritage Social Club is a fast growing club with 85 members of all ages. You do not have to be Italian to join. Pasta dinners and karaoke are held twice a month and a dinner/dance once a month. A yearly talent show is also held. Yearly dues are $35 per member or $65 per couple. September membership drive dues are reduced to $25 per person. For more information, call 941-235-3303.Kiwanis Club of Punta GordaMeetings are held from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the “rst and third Thursdays of each month at Laishley Crab House, 150 E. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Local projects include Socks for Kids, sponsorship of East Elementary, road cleanup, K-Kids, BuilderÂs Club, Key Club and Circle K. For more information, call 941-769-1270.League of Women Voters Charlotte CountyThe League of Women Voters Charlotte County is a nonpartisan political group encouraging informed, active participation in government. Membership is open to residents of all ages, regardless of gender. The Charlotte County (Florida) chapter is one of 800 af“liates of the national Leagues. Like them on Facebook at League of Women Voters of Charlotte County and visit their website at http://www.lwvcc”.org. For more information, email president Jean Finks at jm“nks@gmail. com.Military Women Across the Nation (MWAN)MWAN is a national organization dedicated to keeping all military women, past and present, informed of current events associated with their military service while staying connected with other women veterans to preserve our common history. Membership is open to all women veterans who have served honorably or are currently serving in all branches of the military. Meetings are held at 11 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club, 3401 S. Sumter Blvd., North Port, at 11 a.m. Lunch may be ordered off the menu. For more information, call 941-429-8952.NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)A family support group is held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. Two problems, one person support group is held from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Friday at Charlotte Behavioral Health, Building A, Room 1, 1700 Education Ave., Punta Gorda. For more information, call Joseph P. Zyjewski, program coordinator, at 239-337-9024.NYC Transit RetireesMeetings for the New York City Transit retirees of Florida Chapter 11 are held at 1 p.m. the “rst Saturday of each month at Olympia Restaurant, 3245 S. Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. All retirees from the Mabstoa, Queens and Surface lines are invited. For more information, contact Lloyd Brown at 941-6296867 or Jose Grant at 941-624-6812.The Peace River Butterfly SocietyMeeting are held at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, except June, July and August, at 20271 Tappan Zee Drive, Port Charlotte. (GFWC WomanÂs Club of Port Charlotte.) PRBS is a nonpro“t organization for the conservation, preservation and appreciation of FloridaÂs native and migratory butter”ies and for educational outreach. Meetings are open to the public. For information contact: nanarainn@gmail.com.Peace River Doll ClubThe Peace River Doll club was created 21 years ago to provide education, service, conservation, collecting and appreciation of dolls. Every society, from the most primitive to the most civilized has dolls and doll makers. They are created to teach and foster human nurturing. The club is a member of the National Club ÂUFDCÂŽ (United Federation of Doll Clubs) and meet at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at 227 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. All who have an interest in dolls are invited to attend. For more information, call 941-575-7789 or 941-244-2204.Peace River Riders Bicycle ClubScheduled club rides are: 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays from Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, A group 18-21 mph for 30-35 miles, Tweeners 16-19 mph same distance, B group 14-16 mph same distance. Helmets required; 8 a.m. Thursdays, Tweeners Ride leaves from Gilchrist Park 16-19 mph, 30 miles; 7:30 a.m. Fridays from boat ramp at Laishley Marina, 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda, 19-21 mph, 35-40 miles; 8:30 a.m. Saturdays from the Acme Bicycle Shop, 615 Cross St., No. 1116, Punta Gorda, three speed groups from 12 mph to 21+ for 30 miles; 7 a.m. Sundays from Gilchrist Park, 18-19 mph for 30 miles. Helmets required. The public is invited to join. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 17 To view todayÂs legal notices and more visit, www.oridapublicnotices.com To view todayÂs legal notices and more visit, www.oridapublicnotices.com 3000 NOTICES 3112 FICTITIOUS NAME 04/02/17 3114 INVITATION TO BID INVITATI O N T O BID CCPS Charlotte Technical College Â… Building ÂHÂŽ Replace AHU & Ductwork 18150 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL 33948 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Owen-Ames-Kimball Company will receive qualified bids at its office located at 2765 Tamiami Trail, Unit D, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 or via email to Rick Mercer, Project Manager at rmercer@oakfl.com no later than 2:00pm Wednesday, April 5, 2017 for the Charlotte Technica l College Building ÂHÂŽ Replace AHU and Ductwork project. Drawings and specifications will be made available via CD at the Owen-Ames-Kimball offices or may be downloaded from our online plan room at www.procoretech.com. To receive instructions on how to down load from Procore, bidders may contact Robin Dailey at 239-561 4141 or rdailey@oakfl.com. The scope of work for this proj ect w ill include, but is not limite d to: €Demo and Replace AHU, Ductwork and Associated Piping, Electric Service and Controls €Relocate Existing Gas Water Heater including Expansion Tank and Associated Piping €Demo and Replace Acoustical Ceiling €Chain Link Fence Installation and Concrete Bollards €Concrete Pads Work is to be accomplished during summer break however, all workers must be in conformance with the Je ssica Lunsford Ac t Level II Security Clearance and display CCPS badges at all times while on CCPS property. All costs for CCPS security background screening and badging must be included in Subcontractor bids. A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 2:00pm at 18150 Mur dock Circle, Port Charlotte. Please assemble at the main school entrance for escort to the project site. P ublish: March 16, 19, 26 April 2, 2017 102791 3432046 Turn Your Trash Into Cash! Advertise any Item Under $500. for FREE by Going to: www.sun-classieds. com *Limit 5 Ads Per Week Excluding Pets & Firearms ABargainHunters Delight Checkthe ClassifiedsFirst! AWhole Marketplaceof Shoppingisrightat your Fingertips! LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSPORT CHARLOTTE „ A 14-month-old boy was reported missing Friday night, the Charlotte County SheriffÂs Of“ce said. Liam Hunt is considered endangered and is believed to be in the custody of his mother, Marsha Y. Needham, whose last known address was 21127 Midway Blvd., Port Charlotte, CCSO reported. Deputies said there was an attempt to locate Needham in reference to a custody order of her son, but she and the child couldnÂt be found. She is aware law enforcement is looking for her, CCSO said. Needham is driving a silver/gold, 2000 GMC Jimmy with Florida tag 0923UQ. Authorities believe theyÂre headed out of the state, possibly to the North Carolina area. An Amber Alert has been requested, CCSO said. Anyone with information is asked to immediately call the Charlotte County SheriffÂs Of“ce at 941-639-2101.Cops search for missing child, motherCHARLOTTE COUNTY „ Beginning Monday, the Charlotte County SheriffÂs Of“ce will increase traf“c enforcement at the following locations: Speed enforcement: € Bermont Road and State Road 31, Punta Gorda. € Peachland and Forrest Nelson boulevards, Port Charlotte. Traf“c light/stop sign enforcement: € U.S. 41 and Toledo Blade Boulevard, Port Charlotte. € U.S. 41 and Midway Boulevard, Port Charlotte. The Charlotte County SheriffÂs Office reported the following arrests: € Jessica Lynn Morrison, 26, 1300 block of Persay Drive, Punta Gorda. Charges: two counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation (original charge: battery by person detained in prison or jail facility). Bond: none. € Tabitha Shanelle Irene Bass, 32, 3500 block of Adeline St., Punta Gorda. Charges: six counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, three counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and resisting officer. Bond: $32,500. € Justine Stephen Rose, 24, 3500 block of Adeline St., Punta Gorda. Charges: six counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, three counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, driving while license suspended or revoked and resisting officer. Bond: none. € Peter Christopher Parry, 39, 2300 block of Briarwood St., Port Charlotte. Charges: possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: none. € Daniel Ray Grove, 58, 2300 block of Briarwood St., Port Charlotte. Charges: possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: $5,000. € Tyler Ray Kerry, 25, 100 block of Palmetto Circle, Port Charlotte. Charge: violation of probation (original charge: DUI). Bond: none. € Samin Komula, 36, 2400 block of Easy St., Port Charlotte. Charges: sale of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: $17,250. € Whitney Angelica Franko, 24, 4100 block of Conway Blvd., Port Charlotte. Charges: two counts of fail to disclose facts to obtain public aid. Bond: $3,000. € Monique Jeanne Derau, 21, 22100 block of Bahama Lane, Port Charlotte. Charges: criminal attempted use of personal ID without consent and fraudulent use of credit cards two or fewer times. Bond: none. € Chelsea Aryanna Elizabeth Harris, 20, 23100 block of Corvin Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: battery. Bond: none. € Wade Lee Brown, 24, 23100 block of Corvin Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: battery. Bond: none. € Chantel Charlene Katherine Nixon, 24, 300 block of Allworthy St., Port Charlotte. Charges: possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: $10,000. € Michael Delroy Powell, 25, 22000 block of Belinda Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: battery and violation of probation (original charges: sale of Schedule I marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia). Bond: none. € Randel Joe Lindsey, 28, 22100 block of Belinda Ave., Port Charlotte. Charges: four counts of violation of probation (original charges: sale of cocaine; sale of Schedule II, III or IV barbiturate; possession of cocaine; possession of a controlled substance without a prescription; possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana; and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia). Bond: none. € Denise Renee Bass, 46, 8200 block of Osprey Road, Englewood. Charge: violation of pretrial-release condition (original charges: DUI, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia). Bond: none. € Luis Manuel Rouco Jr., 42, of Cape Coral. Charge: littering more than 500 pounds of commercial or hazardous waste. Bond: $5,000. € Courtney Diana Marx, 20, 21200 block of Stillwater Ave., Port Charlotte. Charges: possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: $10,000. The Punta Gorda Police Department reported the following arrest: € Craig Douglas Kelly, 59, 100 block of Peckham St. SE, Port Charlotte. Charges: possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and disorderly intoxication. Bond: none. „ Compiled by Gary RobertsTraffic enforcement locations set NEEDHAM Art Show and Sale scheduledThe ÂArt Under the In”uence from Abstract to TanglesÂŽ art group is holding its second art exhibition and sale from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. today at the South Gulf Cove Pavilion, 14859 Ingraham Blvd., Port Charlotte. Enjoy a wide range of original art and meet the artists. Exhibited artwork includes works in acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media, sculpture and photography. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 941-697-3423 or 775-997-3424.Big Englewood orchid showThe Englewood Area Orchid Society will present its annual Orchid Show, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 and April 8, in the Fellowship Hall at the Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., Englewood. There will be 9,000 square feet of sales and exhibits, with hundreds of orchids available for sale, plus retail orchids, supplies and books, artwork and plenty of free professional advice and cultural information. There will also be raffles. For more information, visit www. EAOS.org. Book saleFriends of the North Port Library hosts a book sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, April 6-Saturday, April 8, at the North Port Library. Hardback books will sell for eight for $5 and childrenÂs books and young adult are 20 for $5. NP Friends membership will have a preview sale from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 5. You can join the group at the door for the preview sale bonus night.St. Mary Academy FundraiserA Seminole Casino Â… Immokalee bus trip is planned to bene“t St. Mary Academy (formerly Dreams Are Free School) located in Sarasota. The trip helps children with special needs. It is organized by Dave and Joyce Sloma. The trip will depart April 17 for Immokalee. There will be one departure at 9:30 a.m. from the Kmart parking lot, 19400 Cochran Blvd., Port Charlotte. Return time will be approximately 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public with the cost at $25 per person. During the trip games will be played including 50/50. as well as other games. Snacks and water will be provided. Incentives by the casino will be given with their Passport Booklet. There will be additional incentives by St. Mary Academy on this trip. All pro“ts will bene“t the technology aids for the children of the school. Only prepaid reservations by noon will be accepted. For more information, call 941-624-0550.Englewood museum honors veteransThe Englewood Area Historical Museum has designated April as the Vietnam War 50th commemorative month. A Vietnam veteran will be available to speak with from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Friday through Sunday. Artifacts and memorabilia will be on display to honor those who served our country. For more about his program, contact retired Col. Jack McDermott, U.S. Army, at 941-460-8796 or jacknu60@gmail.com. The Englewood Area Historical Museum is at 1394 Old Englewood Road, Englewood. Call 941-208-5942 or visit www.eahmuseum.org for more information. Boating courseAn American Boating Course offered by Venice Sail and Power Squadron over two Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22 and 29. The fee is $50 per student and will be held at the Waymire Training Center, 1450 Lucaya Ave., Venice. For more information, call 941-2448331. Registration by April 21 is required. A boating safety ID card required by Florida for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, will be issued at the completion of the course. 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Sarasota, FL adno=54511404 adno=715020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 1:00 P.M. or shortly thereafter, Ordinance No. 2017-09 l was read for first reading in the City Chambers located at 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, Florida, with the second and final reading to be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. or shortly thereafter in the City Chambers located at 4970 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, Florida ORDINANCE NO. 2017-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA, AMENDING PART II, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, OF THE CITY OF NORTH PORT CODE, REPEALING ARTICLE II LOT CLEARING IN ITS ENTIRETY, ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE II LOT CLEARING, SECTIONS 42-19 LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND DECLARATION, 42-20 APPLICABILITY, 42-21 DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE, 42-22 EXCESSIVE GROWTH AND IMPINGING GROWTH; HAZARDOUS TREES, 42-23 ACCUMILATION OF DEBRIS, 42-24 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LOTS FOR SALE OR RENT, 42-25 MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE AREA, 42-26 ENFORCEMENT AND NOTICE OF PROHIBITED CONDITIONS, 42-27 CONDITION MAY BE ABATED BY THE CITY AND LIEN RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE These meetings will be held in the North Port City Chambers, North Port Florida in public session on the date, time and location specified to consider the following Ordinance and proposed passage thereof: The proposed Ordinances may be inspected by the public at the Municipal Building during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. All interested parties may attend the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinances. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of these meetings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to appeal any decisions involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at these meetings upon which any appeal is to be based. Patsy C. Adkins, MMC City Clerk Publish Â… April 2, 2017
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Our Town Page 18 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSItÂs of“cially spring, and college decision time is just around the corner. Many students rely on “nancial aid to help make that choice. Federal Student Aid, an Of“ce of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of “nancial aid in the nation and has changed the process for next year. Hopefully, college-bound students have taken advantage of the early Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which became available Oct. 1, 2016, for the 2017-18 school year. For the new FAFSA, students and their parents now report prior-prior year income, so that the 2017-18 FAFSA requires 2015 income information. No longer do you need to scramble to get your taxes “led in order to submit the FAFSA, even if you “led for an extension. The purpose of the early FAFSA is to coincide with the college application season so that the colleges you have applied to can get an award letter out sooner, giving you complete aid packages to consider. HavenÂt started yet? Although the FAFSA became available on Oct. 1, you can actually apply for 2017-18 aid through June 30, 2018. The disadvantage to applying later is that: € First, you may have to pay for college and be reimbursed; € Second, you may miss out on opportunities with limited funds that award on a “rst-come, “rstserved basis. Already planning for 2018-19? That FAFSA will be available Oct. 1, 2017. The “rst step in completing a FAFSA is the creation of the FSA ID to allow each applicant and parent to electronically sign the application. The user name and password should be recorded and kept in a safe place „ you will need it each time you log in to your FAFSA. Without keeping the FSA ID handy, itÂs easy to get locked out of your application. Normally, tax return data can be imported directly from the IRS via the Data Retrieval Tool. Unfortunately for the time being, this service is unavailable until security issues are resolved. Income data must be manually entered by referring to the tax “lerÂs copy of the 1040 form. You may list up to 10 colleges on your FAFSA. Know the deadline for each college application, as well as your state of legal residence. If you are a legal resident of Florida, your FAFSA must be processed by May 15 to be eligible for state aid. Many schools, including FSW, require a FAFSA to be on “le to be considered for merit and other scholarships. Use www.fafsa.ed.gov „ do not do an internet search. You may be taken to a third-party website that charges you to process your free application. Students attending the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Charlotte Campus can get help with their FAFSAs on the third Wednesday of every month in the Student Services Building. Danielle Berhel is the Senior Financial Aid Of“cer at FSWÂs Punta Gorda Campus. She can be reached at 941-6375603, or danielle.berhel@ fsw.edu. For more information, visit www.fsw. edu/“nancialaid.Early FAFSA designed to optimize college financial aid Champagne toast welcomes new home for history PHOTO PROVIDED BY DIANE BECKERSupporters of the Punta Gorda History Center gathered recently for a champagne toast to celebrate the nonprot organizationÂs new home, located in the former Charlotte County Health Department building across from Charlotte High School. The History CenterÂs president, Gene Murtha, led the toast and shared details about the project. He also thanked key supporters, including the General Contractors, Boyette & Miller Construction, and HVAC Contractor Executive Cooling & Heating, that saved the History Center nearly $15,000 by proposing ways to reduce costs without sacricing quality. SAVE LIVES. GIVE BLOOD. Seniore Financial Aid Officer at FSWÂs Punta Gorda CampusDanielle Berhe NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the City of North Ports Special General Election for the purpose of ele cting a Commissioner to fill the unexpired term for seat 4 shall be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 and to give notice of the polling locations. The following Resolution calls for a Special Election for North Port Commission er Seat 4 due to the resignation of Jacqueline Moore. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-R-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NORTH PORT COMMISSIONER SEAT 4 DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF JACQUELINE MOORE, TO BE HELD ON MAY 9, 2017, WITH A SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 14, 2017, IF NECESSARY, AS PROVIDED BY STATE LAW AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NORTH PORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, following an election held in the City of North Port on November 4, 2014, Jacqueline Moore was declared the winner of the election for North Port Commissioner Seat 4 and on November 17, 2014, was sworn and inducted into public office as a City Commissioner; and WHEREAS, on May 28, 2016, Jacqueline Moore filed an intent to run as a candidate for North Port Commissioner District 2; WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter Section 3.02(c), North Port Commissioner Seat 4 shall remain a non districted seat until the general municipal election of 2018; and WHEREAS, the current term of said seat shall expire as of the general municipal election in November 2018; and WHEREAS, in compliance with Florida Statutes Section 100.151, the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections has confirmed the availability of the registration books for the following dates for a spe cial election: concurrently with the primary municipal election March 14, 2017, and the general municipal election May 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter Section 3.02(h), if more than two (2) candidates qualify, a primar y shall be held and the candidate who receives at least fifty (50) percent plus one (1) of the votes i n the primary municipal election on March 14, 2017 shall be deemed elected to the office; and WHEREAS, if a primary election is held and no candidate receives at least fifty (50) percent plus on e (1) of the votes, a run-off election between the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of vote s shall be held at the general municipal election on May 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, the person elected pursuant to said special election would serve the current unexpired term for North Port Commissioner Seat 4; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to call a special election and a special primary election, if necessary, in accordance with City Charter Section 7.02 to fill the unexpired term in the office of North Port Commissioner Seat 4 caused by the resignation of Jacqueline Moore; and WHEREAS, this Resolution has been adopted by at least three (3) members of the City Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings. 1.01 The recitals outlined above are incorporated by reference as findings of fact as if expressly set fo rth herein. Section 2. Special Election and Special Primary Election Dates. 2.01 A special election for North Port Commissioner Seat 4 will be called on May 9th, 2017, with any nece ssary special primary election to be held on March 14, 2017. Section 3. Qualifying Period for Candidates. 3.01 Candidates shall qualify in accordance with State law and the North Port City Charter. The qualifyi ng period for candidates shall begin at noon on January 9, 2017 at noon and end at noon on January 13, 2017. Section 4. Notice. 4.01 Not less than thirty days notice of the special election shall be given by publication in a newspap er of general circulation in North Port, Sarasota County, Florida. Such publication shall be made in acco rdance with the provisions of Florida Statutes Section 100.342. Section 5. Registration of Voters. 5.01 Registration of persons desiring to vote in the special election shall be in accordance with the gen eral laws of the State of Florida governing voter registration. Section 6. Conduct of Special Election. 6.01 The special election shall be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Florida Statutes Chapte rs 100, 101, and 102. Section 7. Severability If any section, subsection or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstit utional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Commission of the City of No rth Port, Florida. ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH PORT AT ITS REGULAR SESSION THIS _________ DAY OF _________, 2016. CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA ______________________________ Jacqueline Moore, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Patsy Adkins, MMC Interim City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ______________________________ MARK MORIARTY City Attorney The Resolution is on file in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 4970 City Hall Boulevard, No rth Port, Florida 34286 for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Early Voting will be Monday, May 1, 2017 through Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Supervisor of Election s Office, Biscayne Plaza, 13640 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida 34287 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The polls on the Election Day shall open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Following are the Pol ling locations for the City of North Port: CITY OF NORTH PORT POLLING LOCATIONS Patsy C. Adkins, MMC, City Clerk Publish: April 2, 2017 and April 16, 2017 adno=715017 PRECINCT LOCATION ADDRESS 309 311 313 317 319 327 329 331 333 339 341 541 Morgan Family Community Center 6207 W Price Boulevard, North Port FL 34291 Morgan Family Community Center 6207 W Price Boulevard, North Port FL 34291 George Mullen Activity Center 1602 Kramer Way, North Port FL 34286-8000 North Port Community United Church of Christ 3450 S Biscayne Drive, North Port FL 34287-5448 Lakeside Plantation Clubhouse 2200 Plantation Boulevard, North Port FL 34289-9472 Jockey Club 3050 Pan American Boulevard, North Port FL 34287-1760 St. NathanielÂs Episcopal Church 4200 S Biscayne Drive, North Port FL 34287 George Mullen Activity Center 1602 Kramer Way, North Port FL 34286-8000 Bobcat Trail 2001 Lynx Run, North Port FL 34288-8606 St. NathanielÂs Episcopal Church 4200 S Biscayne Drive, North Port FL 34287 Holiday Park 5401 Holiday Park Boulevard, North Port FL 34287-2633 New Life Church 5800 Tamiami Trail S., Venice, FL 34293
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 19 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWS TODAYFarmers Market, History Park Farmers Market open every Sunday 9am-2pm, 501 Shreve St., between Virginia Ave. & Henry St. 941-639-1887 Art Show & Sale, Local artists present. 10 to 3. 14859 Ingraham Blvd, PC, Free. Refreshments. Contact Rosana, 941-691-3423 Under the Influence, The Under the Influence Art Group, Pavilion South Gulf Cove., 14859 Ingraham Blvd, Port Charlotte, Rosana 941-697-3423 Chess Club, 11a-3p Cultural Center 2280 Aaron St. $3. Cultural Center MembersPLUS free. Everyone welcomed 625-4175. Eagles, Eagles 23111 Harborview Rd, PC 941-629-1645 Funday/w Linda., NASCAR, ,Pool Table, Port Charlotte Elks, Charity Bingo Doors Open 12 Noon, Members & Guests, 1700 Tamiami Trail F3, Murdock, FL, 625-7571 Punta Gorda Elks, 12pm Bar & Tiki open; 2-5pm Wings & Rings & Other Things; Music by TaT 2 @ 25538 Shore,PG,637-2606;members & guests Home Yoga Practice, Developing a Home Yoga Practice, Sunday, April 2, 1-3:30pm, $40, 112 Sullivan Street, Punta Gorda, 941-505-9642 Garden Tour, Guided tour of gardens at History Park, 501 Shreve St., PG, 2pm, $5 suggested donation; Q&A.. The Venice Chorale, 3:30pm;ÂFor the ChildrenÂŽ Concert; VP Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave; $15, 18, 5 Students; 484-8491, www. thevenicechorale.org FC BLAST KIDS, BLAST Middle School Youth Group meets Sun. 5-7pm@140 Rot. Blvd. W. Join us for fun, food, games & Bible Study. 475-7447 MONDAY Deep Creek Elks, Open@10. lunch 11-2:30.PeggyÂs Races@3. JudiÂs Special ÂOrange WhipÂŽ. Reserve for Tuesday Italian Night&Karaoke 249-8067. Eagles, Eagles 23111 Harborview PC 941-629-1645 lunch 11-2pm dinner 5-8 Trustee Meet 6pm Aerie 7pm Genealogy Workshops, Free Workshop, Ancestry/Family Tree. Mid-County Library, 10:30 am, April 3. Public Welcome, 941 625-0867 for info. Punta Gorda Elks, 11-2 Lunch;3pm Tiki;4-7 Music/Michael Hirst;4:30-7:30 ChickenNite;7-10:30 Karaoke/BillyG@25538 ShorePG637-3606;mbrs&gsts Singer Rita Beach, Singer Rita Beach performs 11 am-2 pm at FishermenÂs Village! 639-8721 Waterhigh Band, Waterhigh performs acoustic music 12 Noon-3 pm center court at FishermenÂs Village. 639-8721 Port Charlotte Elks, Monday Discount Day, Visit with Members & Guests, Open 1 to 7:30, 1700 Tamiami Trail F3, Murdock, FL, 629-4545 Genealogy Workshops, Free Workshop, The British are Coming. Mid-County Library, 1:30 pm, April 3. Public Welcome, 941 625-0867 for info. Singer Paul Nagel, Singer Paul Nagel performs 4-7 pm in Center Court at FishermenÂs Village. 639-8721 Bar BingoÂ…Am Leg 110, Bar Bingo Â… Specials, Hot Ball Â… Open to Public Â… Starts at 6:00 TUESDAYMenÂs Fellowship, Gulf Cove Methodist Men meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 8am, Bay Pointe Grill, 3502 N Access Rd, Englewood. 697-1747 Charlotte Carvers, All kinds of Wood carving 8-12noon, Punta Gorda Boat Club, W Retta Esplanade. All welcome to visit & enjoy Blood Press Check, 9a-11a Cultural Center 2280 Aaron St. Licensed RN is available for free Blood Pressure Check 625-4175. Dulcimer Music, 9a-11a Cultural Center 2280 Aaron St. Listen and play as the Dulcimer Group plays 625-4175. All welcomed. J.A.C.D. Just Against Children Drowning, 9 AM, 2483 Carmalita Road, Punta Gorda public welcome Deep Creek Elks, Open@10. lunch11-2:30. Mah Jongg@1pm. JudiÂs Drink ÂSky MartiniÂŽ. Dinner 5-8. Karaoke with Spotlight. 941-249-8067. Eagles, Eagles 23111 Harborview PC 941-629-1645 lunch 11-2pm dinner 5-8 come Jam with Ambush Punta Gorda Elks, 11-2 Lunch;2-6 Tiki;2-5 Wings&Rings;Music/ BrownSugar;6pm LBOD Mtg.;7pm Lodge Mtg.@25538 ShorePG637-2606;mbrs&gsts Punta Gorda NARFE, PG Elks@25538Shore.11AM Lunch;12NoonSpeaker Pam Seay,Airport Authority.Active/retired fed employees welcome. 575-4252 Chess Club, Cultural Center 2280 Aaron St. 12p-4p $3. Cultural Center MembersPLUS free. Everyone welcomed 625-4175. Singer Jim Daniels, Live music by singer Jim Daniels 12 Noon-3 pm near the Coffee Cafe at FishermenÂs Village. 639-8721 TODAYBREAKFAST, Breakfast 8am-11:30am. Bar Bingo in the Lounge 6:30pm, Get Lucky!! American Legion 113, 3436 Indiana Rd. Rotonda Emerging Artisan, Art, Live Music, Delicious Foods all in the backyard gardens of The Open Studio, Sunday 10am to 2pm. Card Party April 5th, Buy tickets b4 noon 4/3. $7pp includes lunch. Party Mon 4/5. 11am-2:30pm. Door prizes St Francis 5265 Placida 697-4899. Chicken Dinner, Best Broasted Chicken available 2-4pm (new time) Rotonda Elks, Members & Guests., 941-697-2710 The Venice Chorale, 3:30pm;ÂFor the ChildrenÂŽ Concert; VP Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave; $15, 18, 5 Students; 484-8491, www. thevenicechorale.org Ballroom Classes, Starting April 3, Beginner/Intermediate Class Englewood Sports Complex for info call 941-496-9692. KARAOKE, VFW Englewood, ÂKARAOKEÂŽ w/Ann & Sonny 4-7 p.m.! Blue Plate Dinner: Pork Tenderloin\ 4-6 p.m.only $6.00! Public Welcome FC BLAST KIDS, BLAST Middle School Youth Group meets Sun. 5-7pm@140 Rot. Blvd. W. Join us for fun, food, games & Bible Study. 475-7447 MONDAYCrafting, Help us to craft items; bring lunch, we supply dessert at Lemon Bay WomanÂs Club, 51 N. Maple St. 9:30 12:30 681-2048 Forty Carrots, Forty Carrots 10:15 or 11:15 Mondays Age 0-5 Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St 941-861-5000 Ballroom Classes, Starting April 3, Beginner/Intermediate Class Englewood Sports Complex for info call 941-496-9692. Kitchen & E.B. Bingo, Join us for a great dinner and early bird bingo at Holiday Estates I&II, 1445 Seagull Dr., Engwd 4-6pmm Monday, 4/3 Wings & More Monday, Wings wet or dry, burgers, salads, more 5-7pm. Music: Black Velvet 6-9pm Rotonda Elks Members&guests. 697-2710 SPECIALTY MENU, Spaghetti or Meatloaf $10, 5-7pm. MusicTommy C & Judy Love -6:30pm. American Legion 113, 3436 Indiana Rd. Rotonda Zumba with Toning, Get fit while working out with Ricki to world music at Lemon Bay WomanÂs Club, 51 N. Maple St, 6-7 pm, $7 each. 445-1310 TUESDAY MenÂs Fellowship, Gulf Cove Methodist Men meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 8am, Bay Pointe Grill, 3502 N Access Rd, Englewood. 697-1747 Badminton, Englewood Sports Complex, 941-861-1980, 9-12p. $2 to play! Beginning Line Dance, Learn steps and dances at Lemon Bay WomanÂs Club, 51 N.Maple St. 9 10 am, $3.00, 474-1438. Line Dancing, Dance with Harry to country & standards at Lemon Bay WomanÂs Club, All levels. 51 N. Maple St. 10-11am, $3, 474-1438. Shrine Club Lunch, Shriners Join us on the 1st Tues of ea month lunch $14 @ the Elks 401 N Indiana Ave Call Irv Hopkins Pres 941 661 0212 Open Play Pickleball, Englewood Sports Complex, 941-8611980,1-3p. $2 to play! STEAM Ahead, STEAM Ahead Tuesdays Age 5-11 3:30-4:30 pm Elsie Quirk Library 100 W Dearborn St 941-861-5000 Free Easter Basket, Adults just come, only at 6-8pm for 1 per child; EU Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn; 473-4133; www.englewoodumc.net WEDNESDAYApril 5 CCW Mtg, St Raph CCW Mtg will be held April 5 in Parish Ctr 9:00am, 770 Kilbourne, Englw. Call 941-475-8382. Line Dancing, 9-30 to 11-30 American Legion Post 113 3436 Indiana Road Rotonda West. Phone Eve at 941 697 8733 Gentle Yoga, Bring a mat for yoga at Lemon Bay WomanÂs Club, All levels. 51 N. Maple St. 10-11am, $7, 810-223-8616. Orchid Show & Sale, Orchid Show & Sale, Apr. 7-8, 10 am -5 pm at Eng. United Methodist Church, 700 E Dearborn, Eng. Info 941-697-9237 Beginner Pickleball, Englewood Sports Complex, 941-861-1980, 10:30-12:30p. Come learn how to play! Cost $2 St. Francis Cards, WomenÂs Guild Card Party on Wed.,4/5 must reserve by Mon., 4/3 by noon by calling office @ 697-4899. $7 fee. When To Visit The ER, Englewood Hospital hosts Dr. James speaking on When To Visit the ER, 11:30 Free Lunch, Suncoast Aud. RSVP 941-473-3919 TODAYAMVETS 2000 Special, BREAKFAST 8-11am Huge menu to choose from for only $6 incl/bev 401 Ortiz Blvd NP 941-429-1999 AMVETS 312 Breakfast, 9:00-11:00 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT incl bev only $7.00 large selection members&guests 7050 Chancellor Blvd NP 941-429-5403 NP Moose Breakfast, 9-11 AM Breakfast. Made-to-order omelets, bacon, sausage, biscuits/gravy, bev. Members/guests. 14156 Tamiami 426-2126. VFW Post 8203, Nascar Sunday Martinsville 2 Pm, Bring a dish to share Port Charlotte Elks, Charity Bingo Doors Open 12 Noon, Members & Guests, 1700 Tamiami Trail F3, Murdock, FL, 625-7571 SOA 2000, FRY & GRILL DAY 1-5pm Relax we have a lrg menu to choose from weÂll cook 401 Ortiz Blvd NP 941-429-1999 The Venice Chorale, 3:30pm;ÂFor the ChildrenÂŽ Concert; VP Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave; $15, 18, 5 Students; 484-8491, www. thevenicechorale.org FC BLAST KIDS, BLAST Middle School Youth Group meets Sun. 5-7pm@140 Rot. Blvd. W. Join us for fun, food, games & Bible Study. 475-7447 MONDAYBasic Exercise, $3/class 9-10 AM NP Senior Center 4940 Pan American Blvd 426-2204 Come join Brenda for a good workout and feel better. Free Tax Help, 9am-1pm, AARP Tax-Aide, Holiday Park, Phase 1 Rec Hall, Tuscola Blvd., NP Mahjong, 9 AM-12:30 PM NP Senior Center 4940 Pan American Blvd 426-2204 Learn something new & have a good time. VFW Post 8203, WoodcaverÂs 12-3 Wings night 5 7 pm Duplicate Bridge, $3/person 12:30-4:30 PM NP Senior Center 4940 Pan American Blvd Ella 429-8958 Bridge Fan? You need to be here. Rummikub, 12:30-3:30 PM NP Senior Center 4940 Pan American Blvd 426-2204 Like cards but not holding them? This is with tiles Port Charlotte Elks, Monday Discount Day, Visit with Members & Guests, Open 1 to 7:30, 1700 Tamiami Trail F3, Murdock, FL, 629-4545 AMVETS 2000 LAUX, Reg. Monthly Meeting 2:30pm Nomination of Officers 2017-2018 members be in attendance 401 Ortiz Blvd NP 941-429-1999 AMVETS 312 Dinner, Lunch 11:30-2:00 Dinner 5-7 Mexican Monday $2 Margaritas members&guests 7050 Chancellor Blvd NP 941-423-5409 TUESDAYMenÂs Fellowship, Gulf Cove Methodist Men meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 8am, Bay Pointe Grill, 3502 N Access Rd, Englewood. 697-1747 Scrabble, 9:30-11:30AM NP Senior Center 4940 Pan American Blvd 426-2204 Join other scrabble lovers Back Pack Angels, NP Coalition homeless/needy kids(BPA) 10am,common grounds(April only) 12737 Tamiami,volunteers welcome,needed. Mahjong, 11 AM-2:30 PM NP Senior Center 4940 Pan American Blvd 426-2204 Learn something new & have a good time. CHARLOTTE EVENTS ENGLEWOOD EVENTS NORTH PORT EVENTS Easter Fest!, Easter Fest! Saturday, April 8th from 10am to 1pm at Port Charlotte United Methodist Church; 625-4356. Bounce houses, food, music, games and the Easter Bunny... all FREE! Military Tours Presentation, Presentation on educational tours to sites of military battles and conflicts. Free and open to the public. Military Heritage Museum at FishermenÂs Village. Monday, 4/3 @ 4:00. 941-575-9002. Portrait of a Bride tea party on April 5, This fundraiser for the Daughters of the American Revolution features Leigh Ann BrownÂs unique collection of vintage and modern wedding gowns. Noon to 3pm, Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, 4400 Lister St., PC. Tickets are $35 and are on sale at all Charlotte State Bank & Trust locations. 204-7465 NP Friends Spring Book Sale, NP Library, April 6th 8th., 10-5,13800 Tamiami Trail. Thousands of gently used books. Hardbacks eight for $5.00. ChildrenÂs 20 for $5.00. Friends membership preview sale on Wednesday, April 5th, 3-8. Not a member then join at the door for this preview sale. 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Our Town Page 20 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSIn 1885, Florida, like other former states of the Confederacy, unleashed a slew of ÂJim CrowÂŽ laws and customs; these were legal and informal mechanisms to exert social control over blacks through segregation and discrimination. By this time, however, African-Americans had been living in harmony with white neighbors in Hickory Bluff (Charlotte Harbor) for almost 20 years. Nathan DeCoster, a white Maine native, served as a lieutenant in the Second United States Colored Troops stationed in Southwest Florida. Upon deciding to remain in southwest Florida, he opened a sawmill in the wooded frontier of Charlotte Harbor and hired four black ex-Union troops with whom he had served. Despite Jim Crow laws, African-Americans were involved in the settlement, development and incorporation of Punta Gorda. They held political appointments, owned businesses and contributed to the economic growth of the area: € In 1885, seven AfricanAmericans joined eight whites in surveying and building the terminus for the Florida Southern Railway. € In 1887, 34 landowners voted in the town of TrabueÂs “rst election on Dec. 7 to change the townÂs name to Punta Gorda. Four were African-American. € In 1889, AfricanAmerican Robert Meacham was named postmaster of Punta Gorda. € Businessman and major employer in Charlotte County George Brown owned the Cleveland Marine Steamways, the largest steamboat service in Southwest Florida. Brown became known as FloridaÂs “rst equal-opportunity employer, hiring both blacks and whites for equal wages. In 1896, the Supreme Court of the United States codi“ed Jim Crow laws in the Âseparate but equalÂŽ ruling. This and the in”ux of newcomers changed the racial landscape. ÂThe early settlers came here, had their own way and worked together to tame the frontier,ÂŽ says Blanchard House historian Scot Shively. Interviews with longtime residents indicate that even while Jim Crow laws and customs prevailed, race relations were more informal and congenial than in Arcadia and Fort Myers. On weekends, the nightlife in Punta Gorda throbbed with the beat of people gathering to dance at the ballroom of GollmanÂs Bar and Grill located where the Blanchard House Museum is now. African-Americans came from Arcadia, Wauchula, Sarasota, Venice, Fort Myers and farther a“eld because of the more moderate race relations. What factors help explain this difference in white attitudes? I will venture a few guesses and welcome your feedback. First, the area was a frontier open to settlement, and land was available to anyone who squatted or purchased it. Land had to be cleared not only for the railroad but to make it habitable for residents. Survival meant cooperation and working together despite the color of oneÂs skin. The “rst organized religious service was organized by African-American Dan Smith, one of the railway survey team, and held under a thatched hut. It was attended by both blacks and whites. Second, the area was settled by Unionists, such as Nathan DeCoster and John Bartholf, and former Union Colored soldiers John Lowman and O.B. Armstrong. Third, the economy was based primarily on “shing rather than agriculture. The mindset of the agricultural economy mirrored slavery, where blacks were economically exploited and treated like slaves. In Punta Gorda, African-Americans were not bound to the land as sharecroppers but became independent “shermen. Across from the hospital, where condominiums now stand, was ÂSharpie Town,ÂŽ where African-American “shermen kept their boats and lived. As newcomers moved in and with the 1896 Plessy vs. Ferguson Supreme Court ruling, Jim Crow became the law and custom of Punta Gorda and throughout the nation. However, relationships that had developed among the “rst settlers lasted for generations. Friendships of mutual respect between blacks and whites were established and maintained for years by children of the settlers. For instance, when my mother Bernice Andrews and my World War II soldier father Alonzo Russell went to Judge Rose for their marriage license, he promptly called my motherÂs father, Richard Andrews (father to father) to be sure it was okay for them to get married. According to historian Shively, ÂThe early settlers that came here had their own way; they worked together to tame the frontier.ÂŽ My thanks to Mr. Shively for his assistance with this column. To learn more about local AfricanAmerican contributions, visit the Blanchard House Museum on the corner of Virginia and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Punta Gorda and view the Jim Crow exhibit before it closes at the end of May. The Blanchard House is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. If your organization is interested in a tour and discussion of the Jim Crow exhibit, call us at 941-575-7518. Come sit for a while on the beautiful new bench designed and made by our volunteer, Joe Fugaro. Thank you, Joe „ you are very special to the Blanchard House!During the Jim Crow Era, Punta Gorda was different Martha Bireda Absolute Blinds has been in business in Charlotte County and the surrounding area since 2000 and has become one of the largest and most successful licensed window treatment companies in Southwest Florida. With honest pricing, vertical blinds made while you wait, free limited consultation from a professional decorator, and the best selection available, Absolute Blinds can fulfill all your window treatment needs. An array of verticals, a selection of wood plantation shutters, horizontals, mini-blinds, pleated Steve Duke, owner of Westchester Gold is on site to assist you with jewelry purchases and appraisals, or the sale of your old gold and other valuables. Duke says, ÂWe pay top dollar for your items and have been in business for more than 37 years. DonÂt be fooled by ÂWe Buy GoldÂŽ offers from others, see us first for the best prices offered.ÂŽ They specialize in pre-loved Rolex watches, new and estate jewelry pieces, oriental rugs, Many businesses and nonprofit organizations often make the mistake of delegating their marketing strategy to unqualified personnel. These organizations either feel like they canÂt afford proper marketing or donÂt fully realize its potential value. Unfortunately for them, poorly executed marketing strategies are ineffectual at best, and can actually have a significant negative effect on the brand they are attempting to promote. ItÂs entirely too common for campaigns to spiral out of control and end up overwhelming the person attempting to manage it. ThatÂs why M2 Strategic Solutions opened our state-of-the-art Development Center in Q UESTIONS & A NSWERS Absolute Blinds 2842 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte call 941-627-5444 Absolute Blinds Has A Window Treatment For You shades, top treatments, cornices, draperies, ADO wraps, and more is among their offering. Absolute Blinds is a Graber dealer and estimates are free. If you need window coverings for home or office, Absolute Blinds is there to assist you. The store is located at 2842 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte and the phone number is 941-627-5444. Past and present customers can like Absolute Blinds Facebook page. For more information, visit their website at www.absoluteblinds.com. M2 Strategic Solutions Offers Free Marketing Advice To Local Businesses: M2 Strategic Solutions, 941-621-8632 or www.m2strategicsolutions.com Punta Gorda. M2Âs team of professional web developers and marketing specialists bring over 60 years combined experience in both the commercial and nonprofit sectors; and we are dedicated to empowering businesses and organizations in Southwest Florida to ask the right questions when developing their marketing strategies. We want to ensure our neighboring businesses have the proper knowledge to hire the right person to handle the task! Register for one of our workshops at www.m2strategicsolutions.com or call 941-221-1832 to schedule a FREE customized marketing analysi s. Westchester Gold Best Quality And Selection For 37 Years Steve Duke of Westchester Gold & Diamonds, 4200-F Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte unusual gifts, paintings, rare collectibles, and more. Westchester Gold is a community staple and is known for its generosity in giving back. Listen to Steve DukeÂs Friday morning show on 1580 AM radio each week 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is interesting, fun and always topical. The store is located in BaerÂs Plaza, and the phone number is 941-6250666.Visit their website at www.westchestergold.com BUSINESS Journal Advertisement Advertisement DOES YOUR BUSINESS QUALIFY? CALL 941-205-6402 adno=50513393 Q. I want a custom paint job on my antique vehicle. Who can you recommend? A. Local car dealers and car collectors know where to take their vehicles for first class auto body work or a custom paint job, JackieÂs Auto Body Whether you have a small dent in your car door or major collision damage, your car will be put back in likenew condition by this first rate repair shop. Jack DÂAmico has over 45 years of experience and uses only the finest PPG paint products and materials and has state-ofthe-art equipment. JackieÂs Auto Body accepts all types of insurance claims and is on the preferred insurance list. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 21 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSCommission makes big plans for Warm Mineral Springs By LAUREN COFFEY STAFF WRITER WARM MINERAL SPRINGS FUTURE PLANS: € Allowing camping € Allowing RVs € Allowing horse trailer parking € Building cabins € Creating a festival area € Building an amphitheater € Creating an area for walkable light commercial retail, including a Âquaint boutique areaÂŽ € Keeping the 20-acre area of the spring free of anything for possible expansion purposes „ Source: North Port City Commissioners SARASOTA „ Patrons of the North Port Library are well-aware of the limited parking available at the facility, especially during special events. If Sarasota County commissioners approve, the library will be gaining an additional 23 spaces. At MondayÂs commission meeting in Venice, commissioners are scheduled to consider a construction contract with Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. in the amount of $455,429 to add additional parking spaces at the library. The new spaces will be constructed in the greenway alongside the library between the access road and U.S. 41. Commissioners will also conduct a public hearing in conjunction with their discussion about the contract to amend the “scal year 2017 budget to appropriate an additional $223,000 for the construction project. The project also includes a crosswalk, lighting, landscaping and some minor stormwater work. The North Port City Commission approved a resolution last October, granting the county an easement for parking within the cityÂs right of way so the county could proceed with the project to alleviate the parking woes of library patrons. According to a staff memo to commissioners, library staff have been studying the parking situation at the library since 2011, and had established a budget for the project that same year. At the time, the idea was to recon“gure the library parking lot with one-way drive aisles and angled parking. But when layouts of this con“guration evolved, it became obvious that this solution only decreased the amount of available parking. As discussions continued with the city, it became obvious that using the cityÂs right of way was the only option left to gain additional parking spaces, so the two staffs focused their discussions on that solution. According to the staff memo, the project will include the use of pervious concrete, speci“c street lighting and stained/ stamped crosswalks designed to meet the requirements of the cityÂs design standards. The additional $223,000 requested in the budget amendment is needed to fund these requirements, and Âthe current bidding environment,ÂŽ according to the staff memo. If approved by commissioners, work on the project will begin in mid to late April, and Magnum will have 150 days to reach substantial completion. Another 30 days is included in the contract for “nal ac ceptance. Funding for the project comes from library impact fees. Commissioners will meet Monday at the R.L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, beginning at 9 a.m. Access Sarasota TV will also televise the meeting, and the agenda is available at www. scgov.net by clicking on Meetings and Agendas under the Services A-Z tab. For more information, residents can also call the countyÂs Call Center at 941-861-5000. Email: jondaltonwr@gmail.comCounty to discuss North Port Library parkingBy WARREN RICHARDSONSUN CORRESPONDENTNORTH PORT „ The historical value of Warm Mineral Springs was once again up for discussion with the latest City Commission. The commissioners met Thursday to talk about the ever-divisive decision of restoring all three buildings on the Warm Mineral Springs property or replacing them with updated infrastructure. While the board all agreed two of the three buildings „ the administrative building and cyclorama „ should be restored, they became divided on the second building. ÂFor me the main purpose of using preservation as opposed to replacement is this is so unique to North Port,ÂŽ commissioner Debbie McDowell said. ÂJack West designed this whole thing and it would be like cutting him in half. ItÂs kind of a package deal.ÂŽ The second building houses the bathrooms and the now-defunct restaurant. ÂItÂs 2017 and we need something thatÂs updated,ÂŽ Vice Mayor Vanessa Carusone said. ÂAs long as we keep the outside the same, if weÂre con“dent removing it will not hurt building one and three (Âs chances to be on the historical registry) then letÂs do that. People donÂt come here because the buildings are from the 1950s, they come here for the Springs and weÂre not doing anything to that.ÂŽ It was a 2-2 vote, which failed the attempted resolution change. Instead, the commissioners unanimously decided to resubmit just the two buildings to the state historical society to see if they could be added to the registry without the second building. ÂThe feeling of nostalgia is not wrapped in a piece of paper,ÂŽ Commissioner Chris Hanks said. ÂYou donÂt have to lose it just because itÂs not on the registry. People in this city have been waiting decades to have this done right and now, we have a commission thatÂs willing to get things done; so letÂs get things done.ÂŽ At the same meeting, the commissioners also discussed several new possibilities for the 60 acres designated for Warm Mineral Springs. Discussions of allowing tent camping, RVs, a festival area, an amphitheater, cabins and more were all excitedly brought up by commissioners. ÂWe just need a general plan for the grand scheme future for this property,ÂŽ Carusone said. ÂI have seen a lot of discussion over the last 10 years and yet to see anything happen. I can only look at the fact that weÂre planning and itÂs like Commissioner McDowell said, having something that ”ows with the area.ÂŽ Administrative code would be changed to allow camping and be presented to the commissioners at the “rst meeting in May or earlier. The next City Commissioner regular meeting is April 11. Email: lcoey@sun-herald.com Breakfast for KnowledgeAMVETS Post 2000 Ladies Auxiliary has a breakfast bene“t from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, at the Family Table Restaurant in North Port. The Auxiliary awarded a $500 scholarship last year to three students, Kendra Bhada, Kristina Sample and Jessie Walker. Those willing to donate can mail to LAUX 2000, 401 Ortiz Blvd, North Port, FL 34287. For more information, call 941-429-1999.Art exhibit in South Gulf CoveThe ÂArt Under the In”uence from Abstract to TanglesÂŽ art group is holding its second art exhibition and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the South Gulf Cove Pavilion, 14859 Ingraham Blvd., Port Charlotte. Enjoy a wide range of original art and meet the artists. Refreshments will be served. Exhibited art work includes works in acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, mixed media, sculpture and photography. The works of several of the artists including Beverly Yankwitt can also be seen at the visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda. John ÂDedoÂŽ Cristina will also be exhibiting his work in sculptureCharity golf tournament scheduledThe Deep Creek Elks 2763 is hosting a Charity Golf Tournament at the Deep Creek Golf Course, 1260 San Cristobal Ave., Punta Gorda, on Sunday, April 9. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $55 per person and includes green fees and cart, buffet lunch with one draft beer or well drink plus golfer gift bag. Prizes will be awarded for “rst, second and third places. Additional prize giveaways and a 50/50 raf”e. Hole sponsorships are $25 per hole. All proceeds go the scholarship fund for a local high school. For more information, contact Peggy Jordan at Deep Creek Elks 941-764-6825. COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS adno=471554 € Live Auction (By Phillip Wilson) € Cubs World Series Memorabilia € Autographed Hall of Fame Baseball € Royal Caribbean Cruise € Personal Experiences € Silent Auction (Themed Baskets) € 50/50 Raffle € And Much More... 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Our Town Page 22 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL SPORTS Contact usJordan Kroeger € Staff writer jkroeger@sun-herald.com or 941-206-1185 Bryan Levine € Staff writer blevine@sun-herald.com or 941-206-1122 Rick Nolte € Sports editor rnolte@sun-herald.com or 941-206-1175 EMAIL: sports@sun-herald.com FAX: 941-629-2085 SunCoast Sports NowWhen news breaks, we blog it at www.suncoast sportsnow.com Like us and share our photos on Facebook: facebook.com/ SunCoastSports Follow us on Twitter for live updates and breaking news: @SunCoastSports How to ƒSubmit a story idea: Email sports@sun-herald.com or call Rick Nolte at 941-206-1175. Must contain name, address and number. Report a high school result: Call 877-818-6204 or 941-206-1175. To report an error: Call the sports department at 941-206-1175 or email sports@sun-herald.com. VENICE „ VeniceÂs baseball team has come up with the perfect recipe for winning close games the last couple of weeks: score a couple of runs early and ride some dominant pitching to the victory. In a near replay of their 3-0 win over Charlotte earlier this week, Venice notched a pair of runs in the “rst inning of Friday nightÂs district matchup with North Port and let pitchers Brant Brown and Brad Jones do the rest. Brown held the Bobcats to a single hit over the “rst four innings, and Jones retired nearly every batter he faced as the Indians took a 2-0 win over the Bobcats. VeniceÂs bats and some struggles on defense for the Bobcats allowed the Indians to get on the board “rst. Jake Starck reached on a “elding error by North Port shortstop Logan Polston and Joey Kinker advanced to second on a throwing error after his single to left. Both runners scored on Mac GuscetteÂs liner to center, with Kinker being called safe at the plate after a collision with North Port catcher Nathan Vetter. ÂHeÂs not as consistent as heÂs going to be someday, but heÂs had some big at-bats for us and heÂs working on some things at the plate,ÂŽ Venice head coach Craig Faulkner said of Guscette, his freshman catcher. ÂHeÂs a clutch guy and weÂre excited about him.ÂŽ The errors proved to be a dagger against a Venice team thatÂs one of the stateÂs top defensive units. ÂOur defense has been a little inconsistent,ÂŽ North Port head coach Dan Pavlue said. ÂThatÂs not the “rst time thatÂs happened, but weÂre hoping itÂs the last. WeÂre going to keep working hard at it to try and improve.ÂŽ North Port pitcher Tyler OÂBoyle retired the “nal Venice hitter of the “rst and didnÂt allow another hit until StarckÂs single to right in the “fth. Guscette pounded a ball toward the wall in left in the sixth, only to see North Port left “elder Dominic LeFever make the catch at the warning track. ÂWe got a couple of runs early, but weÂve got to keep putting more pressure on during the game,ÂŽ Faulkner said. ÂWeÂre halfway through the season and one of our goals is to have some stronger at-bats and to continue with pressure.ÂŽ Brown only allowed a single to Charlie Davidson in the third before leaving with “ve strikeouts in the fourth. Jones came in and did the rest „ including striking out the “nal “ve North Port hitters of the game. ÂWe know Brad is going to do a good job in a relief role because he comes in, throws hard, throws strikes and heÂs got some off-speed stuff to go with it,ÂŽ Faulkner said. ÂHeÂs a real asset coming out of the bullpen.ÂŽ North Port “nished with three errors and several base running mistakes that could have made it a closer game. ÂIf youÂre going to come in here and beat a team like Venice, you have to play a clean baseball game,ÂŽ Pavlue said. ÂYou canÂt have errors, you canÂt make mistakes on the bases and give them any room to breathe. Unfortunately, we did all those tonight. As hitters we looked to draw walks and looked for things to be handed to us instead of going out and making something happen.ÂŽ North Port fell to 8-8 and faces Charlotte in another district game on Tuesday night.VENICE 2, NORTH PORT 0North Port 000 000 0 „ 0 1 3 Venice 200 000 „ 2 3 1 WP: Brant Brown; LP: Tyler OÂBoyle; Save: Brad Jones. Leading hitters: (NP) Charlie Davidson 1-3; Dominic Lefever 2 BB. (V) Mac Guscette 1-3, 2 RBI; Joey Kinker 1-3, Run; Records: Venice 13-3, North Port 8-8. PREP BASEBALL: VENICE 2, NORTH PORT 0SUN PHOTO BY JUSTIN FENNELLVeniceÂs Joey Kinker collides with North Port catcher Nathan Vetter at the plate during Friday nightÂs game. Kinker was called safe on the play for one of the Indians two runs in the victory.Venice blanks Bobcats By SCOTT LOCKWOODSUN CORRESPONDENTPORT CHARLOTTE „ Port CharlotteÂs baseball team let an opportunity to enhance its standing in the District 6A-11 standings get away on Friday night. North Fort Myers, last in the district entering the game, rolled to an 11-5 win that left the Pirates stuck in the middle of the pack. ÂWe gave them four outs an inning, sometimes “ve outs an inning,ÂŽ Port Charlotte coach Rod Taylor said. ÂThey took advantage. IÂm not going to take anything away from North Fort Myers. They hit the ball very well tonight. They played better than a 4-11 team, IÂll tell you that.ÂŽ The Red Knights (4-11, 3-7) were up 4-0 before Port Charlotte got to bat. The Pirates closed to 4-3, thanks in large part to Spencer BurkhartÂs two-run double. North, however, added two runs in the fourth, one in the sixth, and four in the seventh to put the game away. There were of“cially two Port Charlotte errors, but wild pitches, walks, hit batsmen, and generally sloppy play doomed the Pirates. ÂWe came out soft,ÂŽ Taylor said. ÂWe came out hoping for a win against a team that had a worse record than ours. We took them lightly, and like I said we gave them four or “ve outs an inning. Against a good-hitting team that was hitting the ball tonight, you canÂt do that.ÂŽ Port Charlotte (8-6, 4-4) slipped into fourth place in 6A-11. Next up for the Pirates is a road game at “fthplace Mariner (3-5) on Tuesday. N. FORT MYERS 11, PT CHARLOTTE 5North Fort Myers 400 201 4 „ 11 12 0 Port Charlotte 030 000 2 „ 5 7 2 WP: Justin Bethke; LP: Devin Rack. Leading hitters: (N) Payton Bourque 2-5, 4 runs; Nick Roch 2-5, 2 RBI; (PC) Spencer Burkhart 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI. Records: North Fort Myers 4-11, 3-7; Port Charlotte 8-6, 4-4.SOFTBALLThe Pirates held the Class 6A No. 5 North Fort Myers scoreless for four innings, but Natavia Ellis powered the Red Knights to a 7-0 victory to remain perfect in District 6A-11 at 12-0 Ellis hit a two-run double in the “fth inning and added a two-run homer in the seventh. ÂToward the end of the game I donÂt know if Seaaira (Yiengst) got tired or she just started missing her spots,ÂŽ Port Charlotte coach Ryann Baker said. ÂBut she pitched a heck of a game up until the seventh inning. ÂI told the girls that from Tuesday (a 10-0 loss at North) to today, we improved so much these couple of days. I was proud of the way they played. The seventh inning just kind of got away from us.ÂŽ About the best news for Port Charlotte was that the Pirates wonÂt face North (19-3 overall) again in the regular season. Instead, the next two district games are against second-place Mariner (8-2 in district entering Friday). ÂTheyÂre a great team and they have big hitters,ÂŽ Baker said of North. ÂHats off to them for putting so many runs on the board.ÂŽN. FORT MYERS 7, PT CHARLOTTE 0North Fort Myers 000 020 5 „ 7 7 0 Port Charlotte 000 000 0 „ 0 3 1 WP: Mackenzie Peterson; LP: Seaaira Yiengst. Leading hitters: (N) Natavia Ellis 2-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI; (PC) Brittany Ferrentino 1-3; Olivia Hernandez 1-3. Records: North Fort Myers 19-3, 12-0; Port Charlotte 6-12, 6-4.North Fort Myers takes district wins from Port Charlotte PORT CHARLOTTE ROUNDUPBy PETE SISKSUN CORRESPONDENT PREP SOFTBALL: VENICE 10, NORTH PORT 2Key hits power IndiansNORTH PORT „ All season long, Venice High softball coach Steve Constantino has been waiting for a breakout game from his team. On Friday night, that game “nally came, as the Indians rolled past North Port, 10-2, in a District 7A-11. Venice pounded 13 hits, three apiece by Antonia Rosa, Caitlin Cristello and Elsie Rivera, and the Bobcats couldnÂt overcome another slow start. ÂThis is the same game the girls have played all year, except for those key hits when we needed them,ÂŽ Constantino said. ÂThis is a game we had to win and our girls really came to play tonight. WeÂre doing it at the right time of year.ÂŽ North Port defeated Venice, 4-3, in the “rst game between the teams this year, but this time it was all Indians. Venice jumped on top in the “rst inning as Rosa led off with a single and Haley Hendrick was hit by a pitch. Rosa moved up to third on a ”y ball to center and scored on CristelloÂs groundout to “rst. The Indians got two more runs off Bobcats starter Ashley Nelson without the bene“t of a hit in the second inning, and made it 4-0 in the third on a bases-loaded walk by Tess Rosa. Venice stretched the lead to 5-0 in the top of the “fth as Cristello singled, was sacri“ced to second, and scored on a base hit by Tess Rosa. The Bobcats showed signs of life in the bottom of the “fth as Brianna Heider led off with a hit and Kylie Murray singled to put runners on “rst and second. Nelson followed with a double to the gap in left-center to score both runners and cut the margin to 5-2. At that point, Syd Seibert relieved starter Haley Adrian and shut the door on the Bobcats the rest of the way. The Indians sent 10 batters to the plate in the top of the sixth inning and broke the game open with “ve runs. Cristello had an RBI single and Rivera followed with a two-run double as Venice improved to 1-3 in the district and 7-11 overall. ÂOur in“eld made some great plays on defense,ÂŽ Constantino said. ÂThey made them look like routine plays. WeÂve played this good all year long. To lose 11 games by a total of 19 runs will tell you how well weÂve played. We just havenÂt gotten the hits at the times weÂve needed them.ÂŽ Meanwhile, North Port coach Dennis Bell was left looking for answers as the Bobcats fell to 10-7 overall and 1-3 in district play. ÂKylie Murray and Ashley Nelson, our 1-2 hitters, have been consistent all year,ÂŽ Bell said. ÂI need my 3-4-5-6 batters to “nd their stroke again. We have people in scoring position, but we need to get them around.ÂŽ Nelson went “ve innings, giving up 10 hits and seven runs before giving way to Liberty Pence in the top of the sixth. ÂAshley was “ne tonight,ÂŽ Bell said. ÂThey hit her a little bit, but we didnÂt compete offensively. We have to be able to put up more than two runs on the board in this district. We have to “nd what we had at the beginning of the season and bring it back and weÂll be OK.ÂŽVENICE 10, NORTH PORT 2Venice 121 015 0 „ 10 13 0 North Port 000 020 0 „ 2 5 2 WP: Haley Adrian; LP: Ashley Nelson. Leading hitters: (V) Caitlin Cristello 3-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI; Elsie Rivera 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Antonia Rosa 3-4, 2 runs; (NP) Kylie Murray 2-4, run; Ashley Nelson 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI.By BRUCE ROBINSSUN CORRESPONDENT North PortÂs Kylie Murray tags out VeniceÂs Erika Martineau at second base on Friday night in North Port. SUN PHOTO BY MICHELE HASKELLPort CharlotteÂs Spencer Burkhart is tagged out by North Fort Myers third baseman Jonah Bourque after being hung up between third and home in the bottom of the second inning of Friday nightÂs 11-5 loss to the Red Knights. SP17509WantToGet ?ItÂsEasyƒJust SHOP
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com E/N/C Our Town Page 23 PUNTA GORDA „ Robert Oettinger hit a two-run homer to highlight a seven-run “rst inning to help CharlotteÂs baseball team an 11-1 victory Friday in a District 7A-11 contest that ended in the “fth inning by the mercy rule. Kevin Conway added a tworun single and Araon Martins had a bases-clearing double in the “fth to help put the game away for Charlotte (10-4, 4-1). The Tarpons have their hitting shoes back on after a rough stretch where they couldnÂt buy a run, getting 11 hits. ÂWe “nally got some hitting,ÂŽ Charlotte coach Lavell Cudjo said. ÂRobert had a home run and everyone is putting the bat on the ball. When we put pressure on them, we score some runs.ÂŽ Peyton CarrÂs RBI single in the “rst inning gave the Green Wave a 1-0 lead, but the Tarpons countered in the bottom of the inning to more than seal the issue. Chris Nastale led off with a walk and Shane Lemaster reached on an error to put runners on second and third. Conway drove them in with a single, and came home on OettingerÂs two-run shot to make it 4-1 and chase Fort Myers starter Grant Boland without retiring a batter. Andrew Dailey came in and allowed two hits, one an RBI single by Justin Hinchey that caromed off his foot. Nastale drove in the seventh run on a “elderÂs choice. Dailey settled down for awhile and held Charlotte scoreless for 3.2 innings, but ran into trouble in the fourth with two outs. Conway doubled and Oettinger walked. After Kyle Machado reached on an infield hit to load the bases, Martins emptied them with a triple to dead center to make it 10-1. Hunter Grosklos scattered seven hits for the Tarpons in his first start of the season after working as a closer. He walked on and struck out four and was able to dodge serious trouble after a rough start. ÂI had good defense behind me, so I didnÂt worry too much about the hits. I was waiting for this game, so I had to go out there and perform,ÂŽ Grosklos said. ÂI threw bullpens during the week to build my endurance.ÂŽ Charlotte polished things off in the fifth on singles from Nastale and LeMaster and a double steal. Conway had two hits, two RBI and two runs. Machado also scored twice. Jake Griffith had two hits for the young Green Wave (6-9, 1-3). Cam Wademan scored Fort Myers lone run. CHARLOTTE 11, FORT MYERS 1Fort Myers 100 00 „ 1 7 2 Charlotte 700 31 „ 11 11 1 WP: Hunter Gorsklos; LP: Grant Boland. Top hitters: Araon Martins (CH) 1-2, 3B, 3 RBI, Robert Oettinger (CHS) 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs. Records: Fort Myers 6-9, 1-3; Charlotte 10-4, 4-1.Fast start powers Charlotte by WaveBy CHUCK BALLAROSUN CORRESPONDENT PREP BASEBALL: CHARLOTTE 11, FORT MYERS 1Seven-run “rst powers Tarpons to 11-1 drubbing PUNTA GORDA „ Fort Myers certainly has CharlotteÂs softball number. And the Green Wave now have complete control of District 7A-11. Fort Myers scored 10 runs in the “rst two innings „ with four aided by two errors „ and went on to defeat Charlotte 13-2 Friday night. The Green Wave swept the season series with its eighth straight win over the Tarpons. Charlotte committed four errors, two of which came to begin the “rst and second innings that put it in too deep of a hole to escape. ÂYou take away the “rst two innings itÂs a 3-2 ball game, which is what it should be,ÂŽ Charlotte coach Greg Higgins said. ÂWowƒ thatÂs one of those things where you sit there and go, Âwhat else could go wrong?ÂÂŽ Fort Myers entered the night ranked No. 1 in Class 7A and eighth overall in the Florida in the latest state poll by Miracle Sports, certainly looking like a team deserving of those ranks. The victory now gives the Green Wave a two-game lead over both Charlotte and North Port in the district standings with just two district games left. ÂAny time you can take charge and control of the district you always want to do it. You donÂt want to wait around and see how the dice is going to fall out,ÂŽ Fort Myers coach Johnny Manetta said. ÂWe came out tonight focused. We knew that if we won this game it was going to be real hard for anybody to catch us for the No. 1 seed.ÂŽ Fort Myers starter Vivian Ponn shut down the Tarpons most of the night, giving up just one earned run on “ve hits with four strikeouts in a complete-game performance. Ponn also went 4 for 5 at the plate, driving in a run and scoring three times. Charlotte starting pitcher Tiffany Dodson, on the other hand, only lasted two-thirds of an inning, getting knocked for six runs „ three earned „ on six hits. Julie Dedrick relieved Dodson and threw the rest of the way, giving up four earned runs on seven hits. Hannah Gormly led the Green Wave offense with four RBI, which included a bases-clearing triple in the “rst inning that put her squad up 4-0. Ponn also had a RBI to start the game to score Jessica Wilson, who led off the night reaching on an error. Maria Angelino followed with an RBI double and Aliana Consolazio hit an RBI single to put Fort Myers up 6-0, ending DodsonÂs night. Avery Perkins reached base on an error to start the second and later scored on a double steal with Ponn, who eventually scored on CharlotteÂs third error. An RBI double by Riley Topliff and an RBI ground out by Gormly extended Fort Myers lead to 10-0. ÂIt was one of those games where they just ”at out showed up,ÂŽ Higgins said. ÂI told the girls last night, Âyou know what is going to win the game? Attitude. We didnÂt have that attitude. We didnÂt have that attitude tonight at all. They showed up very hungry. My hats off to them.ÂŽ CharlotteÂs only runs came when Marissa Stack scored on an error in the third and when Kaylee Brannon delivered an RBI single in the “fth. The Green Wave took an 11-2 lead in the sixth on a sacri“ce ”y by Riley Ludlam before “nishing off the offensive barrage in the seventh on a two-run double by Perkins, who “nished 2-for-4.Contact Jordan Kroeger at 941-206-1175 or email jkroeger@sun-herald.comFORT MYERS 13, CHARLOTTE 2Fort Myers 640 001 2 „ 13 13 1 Charlotte 001 010 0 „ 2 5 2 WP: Vivian Ponn; LP: Tiany Dodson. Leading hitters: (FM) Hannah Gormly 1-4, 4 RBI, R; Avery Perkins 2-4, 2 RBI, R; Vivian Ponn 4-5, RBI, 3 R; (CH) Kaylee Brannon 1-4, RBI; Marissa Stack 2-3, 2 R.Wave swamps Tarpons againBy JORDAN KROEGERSPORTS WRITER PREP SOFTBALL: FORT MYERS 13, CHARLOTTE 2Fort Myers wins eighth in row over CharlotteSUN PHOTO BY TOM OÂNEILLCharlotteÂs Alaena Massey heads to rst base in an attempt to beat out a bunt in FridayÂs 13-2 loss to Fort Myers. LEMON BAY ROUNDUPManta Rays win two at Lake PlacidLAKE PLACID „ Lemon Bay won both sides of a baseball-softball visit here Friday night. The baseball team remained perfect in the District 5A-12 with a 2-0 victory while the softball team upped its mark to 3-1 with a 15-5 romp. Trey Fields pitched a complete game for the baseball team, giving up “ve hits with seven strikeouts. Jacob Treece and Tyler Kreissler each went 1-for-3, driving each other in for Lemon BayÂs two runs. In the softball game, the Manta Rays (7-9 overall) pounded 10 hits on the way to the win shortened by the mercy rule. Kasi Shaffer led the offense with a 2-for-3 day that included a home run, three runs batted in and three scored. Francesca Gallucci went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in while Logan Johnson also went 2-4. Johnson pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two hits and two runs to earn the victory.STAFF REPORTSBASEBALLSenior Men: The South Florida Suns, menÂs over-50 baseball team, is looking for players. All positions needed. 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Our Town Page 24 E/N/C www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSROTONDA „ Johnny Ray would have been 30 on April 23. At 27, Ray accidentally overdosed while in rehab. The Englewood man was trying to get clean, but relapsed. Instead of his parents Lauri and Mike keeping JohnnyÂs longtime struggle with drug addiction a secret, they became activists to help other families in crisis. Lauri established JohnnyÂs Dream Foundation. With ongoing help from her friend Lisa Brandy „ who lost her 18-year-old daughter Brandi Shea Meshad to accidental prescription drug poisoning „ JohnnyÂs Dream ”ourished over the years. Brandy heads BrandiÂs Wish Foundation in Sarasota. The two mothers work tirelessly to change the perception of how addiction is treated in the region. They believe misuse and abuse of prescription medications is preventable and are working to remove the stigma associated with addiction. On Saturday, JohnnyÂs Dream Foundation held its “rst golf tournament at The Hills Golf Club in Rotonda. Englewood activist David Kelly offered the foundation help in organizing the tournament which included several prizes, a raf”e and lunch. ÂI donÂt know anything about golf,ÂŽ Lauri said. ÂWithout David and the support of the community and local HCA hospitals and Drug Free Sarasota who sent doctors to play, none of this would have been possible.ÂŽ About $4,000 was raised for the foundation. Ray uses the money to pay for an extended rehabilitation stay in a facility across the state. There are no local rehabs willing to take less than $10,000 to help addicts in need of a month of treatment. The Charlotte County SheriffÂs Of“ce has a program in which users can turn in their drugs and receive three days of treatment at the Charlotte Behavioral Center in Charlotte County. After the short stay, some call Lauri asking for help paying for long-term rehab. ÂSo far, IÂve had 15 people go through the sheriffÂs program who continued on to rehab,ÂŽ Lauri said. ÂOnly one relapsed. Another is in Ocala and doing great. Eleven of them are in sober living facilities. One works for me and is doing well.ÂŽ Lauri recently helped a user who was homeless and living in his car in Englewood. He went to Charlotte Behavioral and then called Lauri for help. ÂI drove him across the state to drop him off at rehab,ÂŽ she said. ÂHe played his father for 10 years of drug abuse. I told him if I was going to help him he was going to have to do it on my terms. He listened and the foundation paid for his rehab stay. The problem he said is when someone goes to Charlotte Behavioral if they want to leave after the second day when they are detoxing, they are allowed to go. They donÂt get the help they need to come off the drugs and move on to the long-term rehab and recovery. The foundation helps those who are serious about getting the help they need.ÂŽ During the tournament, Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell visited Ray and Brandy. He explained some users donÂt believe they can turn in their drugs and not go to jail. ÂWe are trying to get the word out that this isnÂt a trap,ÂŽ he said. ÂPeople canÂt use this as a free get-out-of-jail card, but they wonÂt be arrested if they voluntarily turn in their drugs or paraphernalia and want to go to rehab (at Charlotte Behavioral Center). We are working on a video to show how the program works.ÂŽ Brandy and Ray say itÂs critical to get drug users to understand the real consequences of street drugs. ÂElephant tranquilizers are being shot into peopleÂs arms,ÂŽ Brandy said. ÂIt kills these kids. When they are brought back to life by Narcan (a drug used to reverse an overdose) usually it takes three or four hits. Otherwise, the person dies.ÂŽ Ray agreed. ÂThe Spice (synthetic marijuana) is frying their (users) insides,ÂŽ she said. ÂThereÂs a kid who walks along by my restaurant (RicaltiniÂs in Englewood) with his hands ”ailing and so out of it, like heÂs on Mars. What heÂs taking is cooking him from the inside out.ÂŽ In support of JohnnyÂs Dream FoundationÂs efforts, Erin Lilly of The Sarasota County Medical Society Alliance Foundation presented Lauri with an award from the Physicians Advocacy Awareness and Education Program. There are a handful of doctors in Englewood who are working to better educate patients about the impact of long term use of prescription painkillers before and after surgery. Several of those doctors who practice at Englewood Community Hospital and Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte joined in supporting the foundation by gol“ng. Englewood Community Hospital CEO Valerie Powell-Stafford attended but didnÂt golf. ÂWe see the damage that comes out of the opioid crisis,ÂŽ said Dr. Mark Asperilla. ÂItÂs gotta stop.ÂŽ For more information on JohnnyÂs Dream, visit www.johnnysdream.org.Email: eallen@sun-herald.com JohnnyÂs Dream golf tourney raises money for drug users to go to get help in rehabBy ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICH COMMUNITY NEWS EDITOR SUN PHOTOS BY ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICHErin Lilly stands with Dr. Craig McAskill; Dominic Todaro, a 16-year Englewood Community Hospital infection-control nurse; Lauri Ray; D ale Girard, controller at Fawcett Memorial Hospital; and Anthony Seminaro, Chief Financial Ocer at Englewood Community Hospital. All came to golf and support JohnnyÂs Dream Foundation in Englewood. Nancy Greene is embraced by Lauri Ray after winning a prize at the golf tournament. The two share a bond because they both lost a son about the same time. The pair support one another through tough times. Lisa Brandy gives about $100 in winnings to Dan Page during the tournament. Kelly Robinson won the Bud Light mirror at the rae. Also pictured is Lauri Ray. From left, Erin Lilly and Dr. Michael Lilly, stand with Lauri Ray of JohnnyÂs Dream Foundation along with doctors Joe Anders, Craig McAskill and Mark Asperilla. The team came to support JohnnyÂs Dream FoundationÂs eorts of helping and paying for addicts to go to rehabilitation treatment. Erin Lilly of The Sarasota County Medical Society Alliance Foundation, who invited local doctors from Englewood Community Hospital, Fawcett Memorial Hospital and in private practices to the tournament, gave Lauri Ray the Drug Free Physicians Advocate Awarness Education Program Award. Dennis Kugle, a three-month visitor to Englewood from Wisconsin, receives one of several gift baskets from volunteers Gabriela Traver and Macy Meshad, 12. Friends, from left, Jan Siler, Annie Longnecker, Karen McKay and Terri Bradshaw nish up their game Saturday at the tournament. BradshawÂs son Troy and his wife Karla Miller of Minnesota donated $100 to the tournament. Avid golfers Larry Bertuzzi, George Psillos, Henry Walling and Cli Fuller usually golf on Sundays. The foursome decided to help a local charity on Saturday while still having fun golng at the Hills Golf Course in Rotonda. Justin Robinson hugs Lauri Ray after winning a couple of prizes. Charlotte County Sheri Bill Prummell visited with Lauri Ray, center, and Lisa Brandy of BrandÂs Wish Foundation in Sarasota. Prummell has a program in which drug users can turn in their drugs and go to rehab in Charlotte County. Volunteers Macy Meshad, 12, and Gabriela Traver, 12, sell tickets to Evelyn Bailey and Mark Ray. They not only won several prizes but the foursome, which also included Keith Grierson and Laura Boyd, won rst place in the tournament with 11 under.
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the cityÂs supply of fresh water. The rainfall total in one night amounted to nearly half the precipitation Mocoa typically receives in the entire month of March, he said, adding that local and national authorities must work to prevent another tragedy as the rainy season gets underway. ÂThese rains are increasingly more intense, so we have to be ready,ÂŽ Santos said, according to the Associated Press. The torrential rains triggeredv STORY CONTINUES ON 2B Pacific Ocean COLOMBIASource E S RIUSA TODAY Mocoa Bogota VENEZUELA BRAZIL BOLIVIA PANAMA PERU N 400 Miles Amassive wall of water carrying mud and debris crashed through a small city in southwest Colombia overnight, killing at least 154 people, some of them still in their beds, and leaving 220 missing, after heavy rains caused anearby river to over”ow. Hundreds more were injured in the deluge that struck around midnight when many were sleeping, washing away trees vehicles, houses and everything in its path. More than 20 people were injured so seriously that they had to be airlifted to other cities. Warning that the death toll could rise as the search for survivors continues, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos declared a state of emergency for Mocoa, a small city of about 40,000 located near the southern border with E cuador. Santos said he blamed climate change for the wall of water that knocked out power in half the province of Putumayo, where Mocoa is located, and wiped out COLO M BIA N AR M Y PHOTO VIA APS oldie r s ca rr y a victim on a st r etche r S at ur day in Mocoa, Colombia, afte r an avalanche of wate r f r om a r ive r ove r ”owing amid intense r ains swept th r o u gh the city as people slept. W a ll of w a ter sl a ms Colombi a city, kills 154 Hundreds injured, missing after river over”ows banks in Mocoa Jessica G u ynnUSA TODAY ÂThese r a ins a re incre a singly more intense, so we h a ve to be re a dy.ÂŽColombian President J u an Man u el S antos 04.02.17 U SA S N APSHO T S Ma king m o n e ySOURCE The History PlaceMICHAEL B. SMITH AND PAUL TRAP, USA TODAY225 years ago today, C ongress established the first U.S. Mint in P hiladelphia. M ARK H UM PHREY, APNext tech hubs f a r from co a sts IN M ONEY Biogr a phy offers new insight on P rince Ch a rlesDANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS, AFP/GETTY IMAGES IN LIFEThe manatee is ocially endangered no more. Increases in manatee populations and improvements in their habitats led the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service to downgrade protections for the species from ÂendangeredÂŽ to Âthreatened.ÂŽ But not everyone is happy with the seemingly good news. The Center for Biological Diversity noted that 2016 was the deadliest year to date for manatees. ÂManatees are still in danger. With ongoing threats posed by boat strikes and habitat loss, we donÂt support reducing protections,ÂŽ said Jaclyn Lopez, Florida director for the center. Still, the move to downgrade the manatee marks a milestone. About 13,000 manatees currently live throughout the Caribbean and the southeastern U.S. The species is subdivided equally between the Antillean manatee and the Florida manatee. ThatÂs a stark contrast to years past, when the mammals appeared to be on the brink of extinction. The current population of 6,620 Florida manatees is a dramatic turnaround from the 1970s, when just a few hundred remained, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service said. The manatee, also known as a sea cow, was “rst listed as endangered in 1973. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, determines which animals need to be protected under the E ndangered Species Act. Federal protections will remain in place for manatees, which are mi g ratin g from their winterin g grounds near warm-water outpours and coastal springs. Others also criticized the move. Calling it a Âhuge disappointment,ÂŽ U.S. R ep. Vern Buchanan, R -Fla., blasted the Fish and Wildlife Service. ÂThe decision to weaken protections under the E ndangered Species Act threatens the survival of the manatee, one of FloridaÂs most beloved animals,ÂŽ Buchanan said. ÂIt needs to be reversed.ÂŽ Manatees continue to face a variety of threats to their existence, including watercraft collisions, habitat loss and red tide, he said.Manatees no longe r endange r ed, b u t is that good news?Loss of status alarms lawmakers, activists Doyle Rice@usatodayweather USA TODAY U .S. FISH A N D WILDLIFE SERVICEThe Flo r ida manatee is one of two types of manatees, which have been downg r aded f r om endange r ed to th r eatened. WA S HINGTONPresident TrumpÂs daughter Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, are keeping vast real estate holdings, including IvankaÂs share of the Trump Hotel blocks from the White House, where both are top advisers to the new president. The couple could be worth at least $240million, with their holdings potentially exceeding $740million, according to a “nancial report released Friday by the White House. Government employees are only required to report assets in broad ranges. Kushner has divested himself from dozens of businesses or investments and resigned from more than 260 positions that lawyers determined could pose a con”ict of interest with his work in the administration. Jamie Gorelick, the coupleÂs lawyer, told the Associated Press that in consultation with the Oce of Government E thics, attorneys determined the real estate would not pose the kind of con”icts that would require selling. ÂThe remaining con”icts, from a practical perspective, are pretty narrow and very manageable,ÂŽ she said. The White House is releasing as many as 180 “nancial disclosure reports for top aides, in-Key Trump aides made millions last yearIvanka Trump, Jared Kushner could be worth $740M or more, reports released by White House show Donovan S lack, Pa u l S inge r and F r ed r eka S cho u tenUSA TODAY ÂThe rem a ining con”icts, from a pr a ctic a l perspective, a re pretty n a rrow a nd very m a n a gea ble.ÂŽJamie Go r elick, attorney for Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner M A N DEL N GA N AFP/GETTY I M AGESIvanka T ru mp attends he r fathe r Âs speech to Cong r ess on Feb. 28 with he r h u sband, Ja r ed K u shne r T ru mpÂs senio r advise r The co u ple maintain s u bstantial r eal estate holdings.v STORY CONTINUES ON 2B T hi s i s an e di t i o n o f U SA TODAY pr ov id e d f o r you r l oc al n ews pap e r A n ex pand e d ve r s i o n o f U SA TODAY i s a v ailabl e a t n ewsst and s o r b y su b sc rip t i o n and a t us a to da y.com. 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To reach us, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones at 800-8727073 or e-mail accuracy@usatoday.com. Please indicate whether youÂre responding to content online or in the newspaper. Corrections & Clarifications WASHINGTONOmarosa ManigaultÂs new job as a White House liaison may be the most regular paycheck sheÂs had in a while. President TrumpÂs apprenticeturned-adviser had relatively modest income before joining the White House, cobbling together a living o royalty checks and appearance fees in addition to her $46,000 in salary from the Trump campaign and presidential transition. Capitalizing o her breakout success on TrumpÂs ÂThe ApprenticeÂŽ „ where she was the contestant everyone loved to hate „ she also received royalty checks worth less than $5,000 for ÂRaising WhitleyÂŽ and less than $2,500 each for ÂThe Steve Harvey Show,ÂŽ ÂLate Night with Jimmy FallonÂŽ and ÂDavid Tutera Celebrations.ÂŽ She also received a half-dozen appearance fees of $1,000 to $5,000 for local plays, corporate functions and church events. Manigault, a certi“ed special education teacher, even made $400 as a substitute teacher from the Los Angeles Uni“ed School District. Her biggest score: a bridal package worth $25,000 from KleinfeldÂs in New York City, which she received free as part of acelebrity appearance on TLCÂs ÂSay Yes to the Dress.ÂŽ The 43-year-old actress and political consultant was engaged to Green Mile actor Michael Clarke Duncan, who died of a heart attack in 2012. He left her with a one-third share of a trust fund that could be worth between $1million and $5million.OmarosaÂs disclosure shows odd jobs, trust fund Gregory Korte and Donovan SlackUSA TODAY MARK WILSON, GETTY IMAGESWhite House sta member Omarosa Manigault is a former Apprentice contestant. cluding for former Goldman Sachs executives. Ocials began sending them Friday and will continue releasing them over the weekend. Ocials said the release will not include President Trump or Vice President Pence, and they said the forms do not reveal current holdings but oer a snapshot of ocials assets and liabilities before they joined the government. As government employees, many Trump appointees had to divest some of their holdings to avoid con”icts of interest with their jobs. Trump stepped away from management of his branding and real-estate empire before taking oce, but he has not relinquished his ownership stake. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the disclosures underscore TrumpÂs ability to attract successful executives to his administration. ÂI think it speaks volumes to the desire for a lot of these people to ful“ll the presidentÂs vision and move the agenda forward that they are willing to list all of their assets, undergo this public scrutiny,ÂŽ Spicer told reporters Friday. HereÂs what we know about the aides whose reports have been released so far:STEVE BANNONThe report for chief strategist Steve Bannon re”ects his ties to the wealthy Mercer family, one of the biggest “nancial benefactors of TrumpÂs candidacy last year. Bannon earned more than $1million last year before entering the White House „ including $125,000 from Cambridge Analytica, Robert MercerÂs data analysis “rm, and $191,000 from Breitbart News, where the Mercers are also co-owners. He earned $61,000 in salary from the Government Accountability Institute, a Mercer-funded nonpro“t that backed research into Democrat Hillary ClintonÂs “nances, and $167,500 from Glittering Steel LLC, the movie production “rm he co-founded with the Mercers. Glittering Steel produced the “lm Clinton Cash based on the book of the same name supported by the institute. BannonÂs “ling indicated that he resigned from the ultraconservative Breitbart News last August, the same month he joined TrumpÂs campaign, but that contradicts a letter that Breitbart CEO Larry Solov submitted to the Senate Press Gallery last week. Solov wrote that Bannon resigned Âon or about Nov.13ÂŽ „ the same day BannonÂs “nancial form lists as the start date of his White House job. BannonÂs “nancial disclosure „which re”ects his “nancial position prior to entering the White House „ indicates he intended to sell his ownership share in Cambridge Analytica and Glittering Steel, pending approval by the Of“ce of Government Ethics.SEAN SPICERSpicer is a bit of a real estate magnate in his own right „ but on a much smaller scale than his boss. On “nancial disclosure forms for 2016, Spicer reported rental income of between $50,000 and $165,000 from four Northern Virginia properties with a combined value of at least $1.1million. He is also part of family trusts that own four properties in Rhode Island and Alabama, but those holdings provide no income to Spicer directly. Otherwise, SpicerÂs main source of income was his job as chief strategist and communications director at the Republican National Committee, where he earned $260,000 in salary and bonuses last year.JARED KUSHNER AND IVANKA TRUMPTrump and Kushner stepped down from running theirbusinesses to assume unpaid posts at the White House, but the disclosure reports shared with the Associated Press and The New York Times on Friday evening show they will continue to earn money from the companies they helped build. Kushnerwill continue to bene“t from parts of the real estate empire he ran with his father through a series of trusts. Ivanka Trump has put her fashion-licensing brand in a trust controlled by two relatives that is valued at more than $50million, according to the “nancial disclosure report released late Friday. The disclosures also show her maintaining an ownership stake in the Trump International Hotel in Washington, the subject of protests from ethics watchdogs who say special interests are likely to stay at the hotel to win favor with the administration. The report, which lists income, assets and liabilities in broad ranges only, pegs Ivanka TrumpÂs stake in the hotel at between $5million and $25million. She reported earnings of $1million to $5million from the property. The Trumps have a 60-year lease on the federally owned property, just a short walk from the White House.KELLYANNE CONWAYKellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, has a multimilliondollar portfolio, including between $6.5million and $31million in cash and money market accounts. Her retirement accounts are worth more than $2million. She listed business income of more than $800,000 from the polling and consulting “rm she ran before joining TrumpÂs campaign. Conway also reported consulting work for which she received more than $5,000 for the California-based Center for Medical Progress, whose undercover videos at Planned Parenthood clinics led to felony charges this week for recording without permission.REINCE PRIEBUSWhite House Chief of Sta Reince Priebus earned $1.4million in 2016, over half of which came from the Milwaukee law “rm where he is a partner „ despite the fact that he has been on leave since January 2011. Priebus earned a $225,000 salary and $100,000 in bonuses from the Republican National Committee in 2016, plus a $75,000 bonus check from 2015. The party also paid his rent in Washington „a little over $57,000 for the year. But the bigger chunk of his earnings was a $450,000 equity buyout from his law “rm, Michael Best & Friedrich. He also received a $250,000 partnership distribution and a $50,000 bonus, and the “rm returned $96,000 he had in a capital account there. Unlike his boss, Priebus holds no major income-producing assets. His largest holdings are two bank accounts worth a total of between $300,000 and $600,000.GARY COHNGary CohnÂs salary of $1.8million as Goldman Sachs CEO is only a small part of his “nancial picture. Now director of TrumpÂs National Economic Council, Cohn also disclosed $11.2million in cash bonuses, $23.2million from the sale of restricted stock, and $1.7million from exercised stock options from the Wall Street “rm where he worked for 27 years. And that doesnÂt include dividends, which heÂs only required to disclose in ranges. Those added up to somewhere between $2.3million and $14million. AWhite House lawyer who briefed reporters Friday said Cohn has resigned from all his former positions but is stilldivesting himself from his assets over the “rst three or four months of the administration. Those assets include hundreds of brokerage accounts, hedge funds and partnerships. Those, too, only have to be reported in ranges, but at least 51 hold assets worth $1million or more.DINA HABIB POWELLDina Habib Powell, one of several former Goldman Sachs executives now working in the White House, earned more than $6million from the investment bank last year, the disclosure forms show. That includes a more than $3million cash bonus from Goldman. Her assets could top $9million. She is economic adviser to the president and deputy national security adviser for strategy. Contributing: Gregory KorteTrump aides divest some holdingsv CONTINUED FROM 1B ANDREW HARNIK, APIvanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, who both work at the White House, attend a news conference with President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on March 17. ALEX WONG,GETTY IMAGESWhite House press secretary Sean Spicer earned $260,000 in salary and bonuses last year while working for the Republican National Committee. what the Colombian army called an ÂavalancheÂŽ of debris-strewn water from the Mocoa River and its tributaries. Soon the cityÂs streets “lled with rushing water that crushed homes, pulled trees up from their roots, and whisked away cars and trucks. Witnesses said buildings vibrated as the waters swiftly swept through the unsuspecting city. Many residents didnÂt have time to scramble to rooftops or escape to higher ground. Mocoa Mayor Jose Antonio Castro said houses in 17 neighborhoods were wiped out. ÂA big portion of the many houses were just taken by the avalanche, but above all the people were warned with enough time, and they were able to get out,ÂŽ Castro told Sky News. Herman Granados, a doctor at the local hospital, said the hospital was quickly running out of supplies and didnÂt have enough blood on hand to treat patients. ÂUnder the mud, I am sure there are many more (people),ÂŽ Granados told the AP. Contributin g : Associated PressClimate change cited in Colombia floodv CONTINUED FROM 1B CESAR CARRION, COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS OFFICE VIA APMocoa, Colombia, saw an avalanche of water overtake the city Saturday after an over”owing river swept through as people slept. The incident was triggered by intense rains that amounted to about half of the typical precipitation total for the entire month of March.
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 3 IN BRIEFPOLL: MOST AMERICANS FAVOR RUSSIA INQUIRY Aslim majority of Americans favor an independent investigation into the Trump campaignÂs ties with the Russian government, according to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Aairs Research. More than three-quarters of Democrats favor an independent investigation into TrumpÂs Russian ties, while only a quarter of Republicans do. Overall, 52percent of Americans favora probe, with 23percent opposed and 22percent saying they neither favor nor oppose an investigation. Asked whether they favor an independent investigation into the issue of MoscowÂs meddling in the 2016 campaign, Americans broke along similar margins.MAN SUSPECTED OF KILLING 4 IN WIS. DIES OF WOUNDSAnorthern Wisconsin man suspected in a string of fatal shootings that ended in a shootout with police died of his wounds Saturday. Nengmy Vang, 45, died about 1:30a.m., state Department of Justice spokesman Johnny Koremenos said. Vang had been hospitalized since March22, when police shot him during a stando at his a p artment in Weston, about 90 miles west of Green Bay. Investigators say Vang barricaded himself in the apartment after killing four people, including a police detective, in a rampage sparked by a domestic incident. IRAQ SAYS AIRSTRIKES KILL SCORES OF MILITANTS The Iraqi government says its “ghter jets have carried out airstrikes against the Islamic State outside Mosul, killing more than 100 militants. SaturdayÂs statement said the strikes hit three IS targets in Baaj, aremote northwestern town near the Syrian border, and killed 150 to 200 militants. It said the militants had crossed over from Syria, suggesting that IS still enjoys free movement across the borders. The statement didnÂt say when the strikes happened. ALSO ... Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Supreme Court backed down Saturday from an unprecedented move to strip congress of its legislative powers that had sparked widespread charges that the South American country was no longer a democracy. Sta and wire reports VALERY HACHE,AFP/ GETTY IMAGESPeople take pictures of a giant straw “sh that was created by French sculptor Christian Burger with help from sculptors Philippe Minier and Lucile Gras and designer Anais Longchamp. It was installed in the French riviera city of Nice on Saturday.APRIL FOOLS CATCH OF THE DAYThroughout his candidacy and brief presidency, Donald Trump has promised to build a Âbig, beautifulÂŽ wall along the U.S.Mexico border. But beyond TrumpÂs assurances that a wall would stem the ”ow of undocumented immigrants, criminals and drugs, there have been few details. That began to change in February when U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency tasked with securing the border, outlined the “rst steps: choosing and testing designs to see what will work best. That process has, however, been bumpy. The latest hitch came last week in the form of a last-minute deadline extension because of confusion about the agencyÂs request for proposals. HereÂs what we know so far about plans for the border wall.WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE?Trump has said the border wall would be a physical, concrete structure spanning the 1,900mile southwest U.S. border. His Jan.25 executive order instructing CBP to build it ampli“ed that de“nition to a Âcontiguous, and impassable physical barrier.ÂŽ CBPÂs February request for design proposals included requirements that it be Âimposing in height,ÂŽ which the agency de“ned as at least 18feet but ideally about 30feet tall, and extending 6feet underground to discourage tunneling; that it contain features on top to make it impossible to jump over; and that the U.S.-facing side be Âaesthetically pleasing.ÂŽ CBP hasnÂt settled on a material. The main speci“cation for the non-concrete designs is that the barrier be see-through so U.S. border agents can view activities on the Mexican side. As of Thursday, more than 200 companies had expressed interest in submitting designs. HOW WILL IT GET BUILT?Construction of a wall over such diverse topography „ including mountains, vast canyons, rivers and lakes „ will be a historic undertaking. The prototypes will be built in San Diego, one of the borderÂs most forti“ed sections. But the terrain there is very dierent from ArizonaÂs desert and the river ”oodplains that make up much of the border in Texas.WHEN WILL IT START? Trump said he would like to see construction start in September. CBP appears to be trying to stick to that timeline, but it will be challenging given the delays. The deadline to submit design ideas for the wall prototypes has been extended three times. The latest due date is Tuesday. Prototype testing is expected to take three to four months, following a 30-day period for construction sometime in June or July.WHO WILL PAY FOR IT?Mexico has said it wonÂt, and last week Trump submitted a proposal to Congress to cut domestic spending to pay for the “rst phase of construction. If approved, 2017 appropriations would set aside $999million for planning, design and construction. TrumpÂs 2018 budget proposal includes $2.6billion more for that p ur p ose. What we know about TrumpÂs border wallDelays jeopardize presidentÂs hopes for September start Rafael CarranzaThe Arizona Republic NICK OZA, THE ARIZONA REPUBLICThe U.S.Mexico border fence in Nogales, Ariz. That state is one of the biggest drugtracking corridors between the two nations. YEAR100,000 MILEWARRANTY10 1179 US 41 Bypass South € Venice, FL888-927-1714www.SunsetKiaVenice.com All prices plus tax, tag and $599 dealer fee. All offers good thru 4/30/17 SELECT YOUR VEHICLE AT: WWW.SUNSETKIAVENICE.COM WE HAVE THE BEST CERTIFIED USED CARS, INSPECTED, WARRANTIED, & IMPECCABLE!NEW CAR SPECIALWhy buy a leftover 2016 SOUL, when you can lease a BRAND NEW 2017 $1999 DUE AT SIGNING PER MONTH PLUS TAX$179FOR adno = 54512568
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Page 4 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 QUINCEMIL, PERUThe roads cutting through the Amazon rain forest are lined with signs encouraging people to protect PeruÂs natural resources and take care of the environment, but people arenÂt sure why the government posts them anymore. Many rivers in Peru run orange with pollution from illegal gold mining, and trees were cut away to make room for sifting towers and excavators. Peru, the largest gold producer in Latin America and sixth-largest in the world, has long struggled with mining. Thousands of small, unchecked operations extracting gold from the Amazon are responsible for nearly 200 square miles of deforestation and mercury poisoning to the water so severe that several regions declared a state of emergency last year. President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski took oce in July promising to tackle the problems of ÂinformalÂŽ mining with an ambitious plan to overhaul antiquated and inecient government rules. He imposed stricter environmental regulations, streamlined the process to grant permits for legal mines, and oered “nancial incentives for mining operations to submit to government oversight. But the miners resist those changes because of a thriving black market for gold. ÂThe whole country is like a Ma“a,ÂŽ Marcos Llovera, 40, of Cusco, said about the gold mining industry. ÂHow are you going to win against a Ma“a? You canÂt.ÂŽ Llovera runs a mine in this small town of Quince Mil, using one rented excavator and one sifter. He sells the extracted gold to international contacts based in Lima, the capital. The mining process has left large pockets of the area bald of vegetation, eroded riverbanks, and turned the water brown, orange and even a light blue, as Llovera and competing ÂinformalÂŽ miners push their excavations deeper into the jungle. This unrestricted mining is the type of activity Kuczynski is aiming to cut in half by 2021. LloveraÂs mine, like most small operations across Peru, works informally because of an administrative loophole. He received authorization from the federal government to break ground but can work without oversight because many environmental and operational permits are handled on the regional level. Miscommunication among government agencies means small minescan operate in bureaucratic limbo while ocials scramble to determine which are legal, who is responsible for enforcement and what to do about pollution. Alaw went into eect in March to simplify the process by cutting the required federal permits from six to three. Many other regulations were tweaked to improve oversight of machinery use and access to water, but the number of informal mines shows no sign of decreasing. Kuczynski has tried to persuade miners to submit to government oversight and met with workers in the mineral-rich Madre de Dios region last year to establish regular talks. But only 114 of 70,000 miners who agreed in September to formalize and become legal have actually done so. ÂThereÂs no willingness to formalize in those mining sectors,ÂŽ said Julia Cuadros Falla of the environmental advocacy group CooperAccin, which “ghts illegal mining in Peru. Cuadros said attempting to Âmake dealsÂŽ with miners and cleaning up the permit process is the wrong approach, as environmental exploitation and tax evasion have been key to successful small-scale mining for decades. She argued that KuczynskiÂs administration needs to improve coordination between federal and regional agencies because all levels of the government that try to protect the Amazon have ceased to eectively work together. Many high-trac gold trade routes to Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador and Brazil that were shut down under Kuczynski have already been replaced by new ones. ÂThe laws exist, but there isnÂt eective action being taken to enforce them,ÂŽ said Marta Ojeda, an ocial with the National Forest and Wildlife Service in the Quispicanchi-Cusco district. She said her oce tries to disband mining operations that use unauthorized heavy machinery and “nes them for cutting down trees or polluting the water, but such moves often fail to make a lasting impact without coordination with other agencies. The Peruvian army occasionally comes into the area to blow up unguarded mining equipment, but Ojeda said she never knows when that is going to happen, much less what to do with the destroyed equipment in the jungle. ÂAs a forestry organization, we just apply the laws,ÂŽ she said. ÂBut we should have everything organized with (other agencies) so that we can combat the problem.ÂŽPeru struggles with illegal mining ÂInformal operations pull gold from Amazon, devastating rain forest and heavily polluting rivers Max RadwinSpecial for USA TODAY AFP/GETTY IMAGESPolice watch the destruction of camps and pumps used for illegal gold mining in PeruÂs Madre de Dios region in 2014. President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has promised to tackle the mine problem. Detail Detail So ur ce ES RIU S A TOD AYPacific OceanPERUL ima Rain F orest Cusco CO LU MB IA EQ UA DO R B RA Z IL BO LI V IA N 350 M iles Quince MilLONDONWill Donald Trump be impeached? Will he build his wall? Will he commission adding his face to Mount R ushmore? Those are some of the bets gamblers in Britain and Ireland are making about the new U.S. president. They are so fascinated about him, in fact, that one of the largest betting companies here is hiring a full-time bookmaker just to handle the crush of Trump wagers. ÂAnything to do with Trump gets interest, from the serious and realistic „ such as the chance he might be impeached „ to ridiculous things such as the likelihood the White House will be painted gold or that Trump could donate California to R ussia,ÂŽ said Lee Price, a representative for Dublin-based Paddy Power Betfair. An ad for a full-time Trump bookmaker was posted last week, and hundreds of people have applied for the job, Price said. The “rm has devoted a whole section of its website to Trump betting Âspecials.ÂŽ It oers odds of 3-1 that Trump will be impeached this year, 100-1 that he will commission that his face be added to Mount R ushmore, 25-1 that Mexico will fund the construction of a wall Trump wants to build along the southern border, and 7-1 that the FBI will con“rm collusion between Trump associates and R ussia to in”uence the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The company wouldnÂt disclose how much money has been placed on Trump wagers overall but said that Trump was the companyÂs top Ânovelty marketÂŽ last year and that tens of thousands of Trump bets have been placed worth several million dollars. The average Trump-related bet was $25. Price said Paddy Power Betfair paid out more than $5million to customers as a result of TrumpÂs upset victory over Hillary Clinton. Trump bets are 50 times more popular than bets on Barack Obama were at the start of his presidency. Most of Paddy Power BetfairÂs business involves bets on sports, such as soccer and rugby, but it also oers wagers on politics, entertainment and special events. R ival British gambling “rms such as Ladbrokes and William Hill also oer Trump-related bets. ÂSometimes, believe it or not, these (unusual bets) materialize into pro“t,ÂŽ said Mark Griths, an expert on gambling and behavioral addiction at Nottingham Trent University. R ichard R owbotham, a musician from London, said he won more than $6,800 at Paddy Power by betting that Trump would win the GOP nomination and on Trump becoming president. ÂIÂve never been a gambler, but IÂm interested in politics. Paddy Power has opened up a whole new market,ÂŽ the 44-year-old R owbotham said. One gambler, however, isnÂt taking the Trump bait. ÂI donÂt think so,ÂŽ said Desmond Pellini, 70, when asked outside a London bet shop if he would place a wager on Trump. ÂI prefer to bet on horses.ÂŽ Hjelmgaard reported from Berlin.In Britain, Ireland, gamblers bet bigly on all things TrumpUSAÂs president is afavorite subject of novelty wagers Kim Hjelmgaard and Jane Onyanga-OmaraUSA TODAY AFP/GETTY IMAGESPaddy Power Betfair lets you bet on the likelihood that Mexico will pick up the tab for President TrumpÂs wall.ÂSomet i mes, be li eve i t or n ot, these ( unu s ual bets) m a ter iali ze in to pro“t.ÂŽMark Griths, Nottingham Trent University expert on gambling and behavioral addictionROMEItalian archaeologists have discovered the remains of 38 skeletons buried in a Jewish cemetery in R ome more than 500 years ago, oering further evidence of their ubiquity and persecution under papal rule. The well-preserved skeletons were found during excavations beneath a building in an area identi“ed on ancient maps as ÂCampus IudeorumÂŽ „ Latin for ÂField of JewsÂŽ „ in the Trastevere quarter of R ome just across the Tiber R iver from the Italian capital. The bodies were believed to have been buried there between the mid-14th and mid-17th centuries, and the discovery is giving archaeologists new insights into how the community lived and died in the medieval era. ÂI am very happy we have found important information about this cemetery, perhaps for the “rst time ever,ÂŽ said Daniela R ossi, the archaeologist in charge of the project. ÂIt is testimony to the important presence of the Jewish community in earlier times.ÂŽ The skeletons were discovered during excavations nearly 20feet beneath a large modern building undergoing renovation. Apart from the cemetery, archaeologists also found the remains of an ancient tannery at the site dating back to the era of R oman Emperor Septimius Severus in the third century. R ossi, from R omeÂs Archaeological Superintendency, said the graves con“rmed customary Jewish funeral practices: The bodies were buried in plain wooden caskets without any objects and were only identi“ed after a fragment of a Hebrew epigraph was found at the dig. She said the absence of headstones was a result of decrees issued by Pope Urban VIII, who ruled in 1625 that Jews be buried in unmarked graves and ordered headstones to be removed from existing graves. ÂThe only Hebrew inscription, afragment, came from a layer where the g raves were obliterated, so without a doubt that was the result of Pope Urban VIII decrees in October 1625,ÂŽ R ossi said. Apart from the skeletons, the only objects found were two gold rings on a womanÂs “ngers and part of an iron scale attached to a manÂs hand, which R ossi said might have been an indication of his profession or his honesty. Experts said the skeletons were predominantly adult males, and there were few children. Scienti“c analysis also showed signs of poor hygiene and an inadequate diet lacking in protein. R ossi said the “rst recorded news about the Field of Jews on ancient maps dates back to 1363, when the Company of Death, a military corps, ordered a cemetery to be set aside on a plot of land in Trastevere. ÂCertainly at other times someone would have already become aware of this (cemetery), but it was not given any attention or prominence,ÂŽ R ossi said. R omeÂs Jewish community has welcomed the discover y and pledged to rebury the 38 bodies with the prayers and rituals of a Jewish funeral. ÂA cemetery means a lot to the collective experience of any community, to its sense of self,ÂŽ said Claudio Procaccia, cultural director for R omeÂs Jewish community. ÂThis discovery arms the vital and vibrant presence of the Jewish community at that time. This is fundamental.ÂŽ The graves also oer new insights into the way Jews lived in the medieval era. A decree issued by Pope Paul IV in 1555 con“ned them to a walled ghetto, deprived of property rights and forced to listen to Catholic sermons. Procaccia said while the popes never expelled the Jews from Italy, the papal decree on unmarked graves was a sign of how the community was treated at the time. ÂThe ban on headstones was very serious,ÂŽ he said. On the outskirts of R ome are Jewish catacombs that once encircled the ancient city. They are also close to some of the cityÂs Christian catacombs that emerged in the second and third centuries. Discovered beneath Villa R andanini in 1859, the Jewish catacombs consist of a dark labyrinth of tunnels that stretches for nearly 200,000 square feet. Visitors can still see colorful frescoes and Hebrew epitaphs, as well as depictions of menorah. Procaccia said in recent years there has been enormous growth in R omeÂs Jewish community, which dates back more than 2,000 y ears.In RomeÂs ÂField of Jews, evidence of persecutionArchaeologists “nd unmarked graves, link to papal decree Josephine McKennaR eligion News Service A N D R EW MEDICHI N I, APThe Tiber River runs in front of S t. PeterÂs Basilica in Rome. COU R TESY OF R OMEÂS A R CHAEOLOGICAL SUPE R I N TE N DE N CYThe remains of 38 skeletons were found in this burial area in RomeÂs Trastevere district.
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 5 SOURCE TechNet, Progressive Policy InstituteGEORGE PETRAS, KARL GELLES AND JIM SERGENT, USA TODAY START-UPS ARE HEADING TO THE HEARTLAND AND SOUTHNew study finds 25 U.S. cities poised to add 1 million tech jobs in 5 years.New Orleans Baton Rouge Atlanta Greenville Raleigh-Durham Charleston Richmond Nashville Chicago Madison Milwaukee Houston Austin Phoenix Tucson Denver Provo Salt Lake City Portland Los Angeles San Diego Fresno Seattle San Jose San Francisco Dallas Bridgeport, Conn. Washington Cleveland Boston New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Worcester Current tech hub1Next in Tech2 NEXT IN TECH?San Francisco San Jose Seattle Boston New York Austin San Diego Chicago Los Angeles Washington 17.3 15.1 6.9 6.8 6.1 4.7 3.8 3.7 3.4 2.6 os os W W W Atlanta Provo, Utah Denver Dallas Salt Lake City Durham, N.C. Portland, Ore. Raleigh, N.C. Philadelphia Worcester, Mass. 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Phoenix Tucson Fresno, Calif. Houston Madison, Wis. Milwaukee Charleston, S.C. Nashville Cleveland Greenville, S.C. 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 Cincinnati New Orleans Baton Rouge Richmond, Va. Bridgeport, Conn. 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1 Â… The leading U.S. technology hubs, according to TechNet's Metro Startup Index 2 Â… These cities are fostering a culture for tech start-ups, according to TechNet's Metro Startup Index. TECH HUBSTechNet's Metro Startup Index rankings based on jobs, investment and potential growth. SANFRANCISCOStart-ups, long seen as a largely coastal phenomenon, are heading to the heartland and the South. Those are among the most popular destinations in a job climate teeming with un“lled positions, according to a report from TechNet and the Progressive Policy Institute issued Thursday. Emerging tech hubs „ the so-called Next in Tech cities „ are setting up shop in Provo, Utah; Nashville; New Orleans; Cleveland; Denver; and Charleston, S.C. The irresistible lure of a lower cost of living and talent pools fed by nearby colleges help. But in the case of several cities, such as Detroit (Internet of Things, connected cars) and Nashville (health care), local industries and existing infrastructure are the real carrots. The payo could be enormous: If lawmakers “nd the right mix of regulatory policy, improved access to talent and greater access to capital in these ”edgling cities, it might lead to 1million additional new jobs, according to the study. ÂI was surprised by cities in the Midwest that made the list,ÂŽ said Michael Mandel of PPI, who conducted the study. E-commerce contributed to job creation in Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky among companies large and small, he said. ÂStart-up culture began in the garages of Silicon Valley but has spread nationally,ÂŽ said Linda Moore, CEO of TechNet, a bipartisan network of tech executives. ÂThe best, most productive way to create jobs is to foster start-ups in those regions. ÂDynamic tech start-ups just create jobs at a faster pace,ÂŽ she said. In 2014, companies in their “rst “ve years created 2.2million jobs; those older than “ve years created only 450,000 jobs, Moore said. By any measure, the tech sector is booming. There are more than 500,000 open computing jobs nationwide, according to Code.org. A report due Monday from CompTIA on the state of the tech sector is expected to echo that number. That should bring a smile to President Trump, who has pinned the success of his administration on creating jobs in hardhit economic pockets in the Midwest and South. Those areas are hurting, too, when it comes to tech job postings and salary, according to research exclusively provided to USA TODAY by Paysa, a career advice website. Just 6% of job postings for tech-sector jobs nationwide were in the Midwest, followed by the South (24%). Annual salaries were lowest in the Midwest ($76,999) and South ($84,414), Paysa determined, based on more than 1million job postings in the U.S. in the “rst three months of this year. ÂI was surprised the numbers in the Midwest werenÂt higher,ÂŽ Paysa CEO Chris Bolte said. ÂBut weÂre starting to see that change as companies de-locate to cities such as Detroit and Austin where there is talent and a good cost of living and lifestyle.ÂŽT EC H JO B M I G RATI O NMany of the up-and-coming hubs for start-ups are far from nationÂs coasts Jon Swartz@jswartz USA TODAY USA SNAPSHOTS M ostly unplannedNOTE As of the fourth quarter, 2016. SOURCE Pepperdine Graziadio and International Business Brokers Association Market Pulse Survey of 350 business brokersJAE YANG AND JANET LOEHRKE, USA TODAY 43%of small business sales had an intentional and proactive exit strategy. The remainder werenÂt planned. M ONE Y You can live next to people for years and never get to know them. Who are they? What are they doing, just beyond that picket fence? They may look normal enough, but are your children safe around them? Do they have a malevolent past? Whatever your motivation, there are many safe and legal ways to check on your neighbors „ and with perfect anonymity. Here are some simple methods for “nding public data, no private detective required.F IN D O UT Y O UR N E I G HB O R ÂS NA MEMany of us canÂt identify our neighbors by name. WeÂve never been formally introduced. Wonder no longer. At the WhitePages site, youÂll have your neighborÂs name in seconds. The service is free and easy to use. Simply enter the street address, and you should be good to go. With a WhitePages paid account, you can obtain more detailed reports, including mobile numbers, bankruptcy records, criminal records and other data. Iknow what youÂre thinking: ÂAll I need is my neighborÂs street address? Could I run this background check on anybody?ÂŽ As long as you know where a person lives, yes, you can. If for some reason you strike out here, many county tax assessor sites also provide homeowner information, too.RUN A C H ECK T O L OC AT E R EG I S T E R ED SE X OFFE N DE R SAs a society, we have to face an ugly truth. There are a lot of sex oenders out there. Unlike some criminals, convicted sex oenders live very public lives. No matter where they go, sex oender registries do their best to keep track of them, ensuring that their neighbors and coworkers can be vigilant. To quickly browse these offenders, you can use a free service like Family Watchdog. Just enter an address or a ZIP code, and Family Watchdog will generate an area map with markers representing mapped and unmapped oenders in that vicinity. You can then click each marker to view the oenderÂs photo and pro“le. For a similar service, you can also try the Dru Sjodin National Sex Oender Public Website to “nd convicted oenders around your area.A SSESS Y O UR N E I G HB O R ÂS N E I G HB O RLIN ESSNextDoor is gaining popularity, especially in neighborhoods where residents donÂt know each other well. The website connects neighbors online to share news, events and recommendations „ a sort of bulletin board for neighborhood chatter. Many people use this site to discuss local goings-on, like trash pickup, PTA updates and block parties. If your pet goes missing, you can instantly alert the whole area. More urgently, neighbors can warn one another about burglaries and vandalism. Like many social media users, some folks on NextDoor reveal a lot about their personalities. You will likely “nd your neighbors listed, and their interests, concerns and grievances should become apparent. B O NU S I DE A : L E ARN A BIT AB O UT TH E IR P O LITI CSThis only works for people who are “nancially involved in politics, but you can use the Federal Election CommissionÂs ÂAdvance Transaction Query by Individual ContributorÂŽ to view political contributors in your neighborhood. You can search by name, city, state and ZIP code to generate a list of contributors to local political committees. This should give you an idea of your neighborhoodÂs political landscape and what parties your neighbors might support. It might also help you avoid awkward conversations at backyard barbecues. Learn about all the latest technology on the Kim Komando Show, the nationÂs largest weekend radio talk show. Kim takes calls and dispenses advice on todayÂs digital lifestyle, from smartphones and tablets to online privacy and data hacks. For her daily tips, free newsletters and more, visit her website at Komando.com.3 w ay s to check o u t y o u r n eighbors o nl i n e RAPI DE Y E, GE TTY IMA GES/ I S T OCK PH O T OIn the Internet age, you can keep an eye on your neighbors thanks to websites that could alert you to trouble ahead. Kim Komando@kimkomando On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and S8+, its new smartphones launching in April, which it hopes will fuel a comeback from the disastrous Galaxy Note 7 recall. The S8 packs several interesting features, including an In“nity Display, wireless charging and the introduction of its personal digital assistant, Bixby. It looks sharp. And there are some awesome features packed in. Here are some of the best:Y O UR F A CE A S A PA SSCODENeed to quickly access your home screen? No need to type your passcode or even wait for asensor to read your “ngerprint. Just look at the front of your Galaxy S8. The smartphoneÂs front-facing camera boasts facial recognition technology allowing users to log in with their face. Amazing.L OG IN W ITH Y O UR E Y ESIf you really want to take phone security a step further, Galaxy S8 also includes an iris scanner. Owners line up their eyes with a pair of circles on screen, then the phone does the rest to log in. Mind. Blown.U SE IT LI KE A DESK T O PIf you use your smartphone for business, the DeX station allows users to operate their smartphone when connected to a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Users can still keep track of activities, including phone calls and text messages, while docked to DeX.C A ME RA HA S ÂFOOD MODEÂAre you the person always sharing latte foam art on Instagram? The S8 includes a Âfood modeÂŽ for the camera, capturing more vibrant images.U SE A H E A D PH O N E J A CKSound ridiculous? Yes, unless you own an iPhone 7, which requires wireless earbuds or connecting to the port that also charges your device. Bonus: It comes with a pair of AKG ear buds.Awesome things you can do with aGalaxy S8This smartphone is packed with tricks Brett Molina@brettmolina23 USA TODAY MARY ALTAFF E R APThe S8 has a larger display than its predecessor.
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Page 6 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 ItÂs NCAA basketball tournament season, known for its magical moments and the ÂMarch MadnessÂŽ it can produce. Many fans remember Stephen CurryÂs superhuman 2008 performance where he led underdog Davidson College to victory while nearly outscoring the entire determined Gonzaga team by himself in the second half. Was CurryÂs magic merely a product of his skill, the match-ups and random luck, or was there something special within him that day? Nearly every basketball player, coach or fan believes that some shooters have an uncanny tendency to experience the hot hand „ also referred to as being Âon “re,ÂŽ Âin the zone,ÂŽ Âin rhythmÂŽ or Âunconscious.ÂŽ The idea is that on occasion these players enter into a special state in which their ability to make shots is noticeably better than usual. When people see a streak, like Craig Hodges hitting 19 3-pointers in a row, or other exceptional performances, they typically attribute it to the hot hand. The hot hand makes intuitive sense. For instance, you can probably recall a situation, in sports or otherwise, in which you felt like you had momentum on your side „ your body was in sync, your mind was focused and you were in a con“dent mood. In these moments of ”ow success feels inevitable and effortless. However, if you go to the NCAAÂs website, youÂll read that this intuition is incorrect „ the hot hand does not exist. Belief in the hot hand is just a delusion that occurs because we as humans have a predisposition to see patterns in randomness; we see streakiness even though shooting data are essentially random. Indeed, this view has been held for the past 30 years among scientists who study judgment and decision-making. Even Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman af“rmed this consensus: ÂThe hot hand is a massive and widespread cognitive illusion.ÂŽ Nevertheless, recent work has uncovered critical ”aws in the research which underlies this consensus. In fact, these ”aws are suf“cient to not only invalidate the most compelling evidence against the hot hand, but even to vindicate the belief in streakiness.Research made it the Âhot hand fallacyÂIn the landmark 1985 paper ÂThe hot hand in basketball: On the misperception of random sequences,ÂŽ psychologists Thomas Gilovich, Robert Vallone and Amos Tversky (GVT, for short) found that when studying basketball shooting data, the sequences of makes and misses are indistinguishable from the sequences of heads and tails one would expect to see from ”ipping a coin repeatedly. Just as a gambler will get an occasional streak when ”ipping a coin, a basketball player will produce an occasional streak when shooting the ball. GVT concluded that the hot hand is a Âcognitive illusionÂŽ; peopleÂs tendency to detect patterns in randomness, to see perfectly typical streaks as atypical, led them to believe in an illusory hot hand. GVTÂs conclusion that the hot hand doesnÂt exist was initially dismissed out of hand by practitioners; legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach famously said: ÂWho is this guy? So he makes a study. I couldnÂt care less.ÂŽ The academic response was no less critical, but Tversky and Gilovich successfully defended their work, while uncovering critical ”aws in the studies that challenged it. While there remained some isolated skepticism, GVTÂs result was accepted as the scienti“c consensus, and the Âhot hand fallacyÂŽ was born. Importantly, GVT found that professional practitioners (players and coaches) not only were victims of the fallacy, but that their belief in the hot hand was stubbornly “xed. The power of GVTÂs result had a profound in”uence on how psychologists and economists think about decision-making in domains where information arrives over time. As GVTÂs result was extrapolated into areas outside of basketball, the hot hand fallacy became a cultural meme. From “nancial investing to video gaming, the notion that momentum could exist in human performance came to be viewed as incorrect by default. The pedantic ÂNo, actuallyÂŽ commentators were given a license to throw cold water on the hot hand believers.Taking another look at the probabilitiesIn what turns out to be an ironic twist, weÂve recently found this consensus view rests on a subtle „ but crucial „ misconception regarding the behavior of random sequences. In GVTÂs critical test of hot hand shooting conducted on the Cornell University basketball team, they examined whether players shot better when on a streak of hits than when on a streak of misses. In this intuitive test, players “eld goal percentages were not markedly greater after streaks of makes than after streaks of misses. GVT made the implicit assumption that the pattern they observed from the Cornell shooters is what you would expect to see if each playerÂs sequence of 100 shot outcomes were determined by coin ”ips. That is, the percentage of heads should be similar for the ”ips that follow streaks of heads, and the ”ips that follow streaks of misses. Our surprising “nding is that this appealing intuition is incorrect. For example, imagine ”ipping a coin 100 times and then collecting all the ”ips in which the preceding three ”ips are heads. While one would intuitively expect that the percentage of heads on these ”ips would be 50 percent, instead, itÂs less.HereÂs whySuppose a researcher looks at the data from a sequence of 100 coin ”ips, collects all the ”ips for which the previous three ”ips are heads and inspects one of these ”ips. To visualize this, imagine the researcher taking these collected ”ips, putting them in a bucket and choosing one at random. The chance the chosen ”ip is a heads „ equal to the percentage of heads in the bucket „ we claim is less than 50 percent. To see this, letÂs say the researcher happens to choose ”ip 42 from the bucket. Now itÂs true that if the researcher were to inspect ”ip 42 before examining the sequence, then the chance of it being heads would be exactly 50/50, as we intuitively expect. But the researcher looked at the sequence “rst, and collected ”ip 42 because it was one of the ”ips for which the previous three ”ips were heads. Why does this make it more likely that ”ip 42 would be tails rather than a heads? If ”ip 42 were heads, then ”ips 39, 40, 41 and 42 would be HHHH. This would mean that ”ip 43 would also follow three heads, and the researcher could have chosen ”ip 43 rather than ”ip 42 (but didnÂt). If ”ip 42 were tails, then ”ips 39 through 42 would be HHHT, and the researcher would be restricted from choosing ”ip 43 (or 44, or 45). This implies that in the world in which ”ip 42 is tails (HHHT) ”ip 42 is more likely to be chosen as there are (on average) fewer eligible ”ips in the sequence from which to choose than in the world in which ”ip 42 is heads (HHHH). This reasoning holds for any ”ip the researcher might choose from the bucket (unless it happens to be the “nal ”ip of the sequence). The world HHHT, in which the researcher has fewer eligible ”ips besides the chosen ”ip, restricts his choice more than world HHHH, and makes him more likely to choose the ”ip that he chose. This makes world HHHT more likely, and consequentially makes tails more likely than heads on the chosen ”ip. In other words, selecting which part of the data to analyze based on information regarding where streaks are located within the data, restricts your choice, and changes the odds. The complete proof can be found in our working paper thatÂs available online. Our reasoning here applies whatÂs known as the principle of restricted choice, which comes up in the card game bridge, and is the intuition behind the formal mathematical procedure for updating beliefs based on new information, Bayesian inference. In another one of our working papers, which links our result to various probability puzzles and statistical biases, we found that the simplest version of our problem is nearly equivalent to the famous Monty Hall problem, which stumped the eminent mathematician Paul Erds and many other smart people. We observed a similar phenomenon; smart people were convinced that the bias we found couldnÂt be true, which led to interesting email exchanges and spirited posts to internet forums (TwoPlusTwo, Reddit, StackExchange) and the comment sections of academic blogs (Gelman, Lipton&Regan, Kahan, Landsburg, Novella, Rey Biel), newspapers (Wall Street Journal, The New York Times) and online magazines (Slate and NYMag).The hot hand rises againWith this counterintuitive new “nding in mind, letÂs now go back to the GVT data. GVT divided shots into those that followed streaks of three (or more) makes, and streaks of three (or more) misses, and compared “eld goal percentages across these categories. Because of the surprising bias we discovered, their “nding of only a negligibly higher “eld goal percentage for shots following a streak of makes (three percentage points), was, if you do the calculation, actually 11 percentage points higher than one would expect from a coin ”ip. An 11 percentage point relative boost in shooting when on a hit-streak is not negligible. In fact, it is roughly equal to the difference in “eld goal percentage between the average and the very best 3-point shooter in the NBA. Thus, in contrast with what was originally found, GVTÂs data reveal a substantial, and statistically signi“cant, hot hand effect. Importantly, this evidence in support of hot hand shooting is not unique. Indeed, in recent research weÂve found that this effect replicates in the NBAÂs Three Point contest, as well in other controlled studies. Evidence from other researchers using free throw and game data corroborates this. Further, thereÂs a good chance the hot hand is more substantial than we estimate due to another subtle statistical issue called Âmeasurement error,ÂŽ which we discuss in the appendix of our paper. Thus, surprisingly, these recent discoveries show that the practitioners were actually right all along. ItÂs OK to believe in the hot hand. While perhaps you shouldnÂt get too carried away, you can believe in the magic and mystery of momentum in basketball and life in general, while still maintaining your intellectual respectability. Joshua Miller does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would bene“t from this article, and has disclosed no relevant af“liations beyond the academic appointment above. Adam Sanjurjo does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would bene“t from this article, and has disclosed no relevant af“liations beyond the academic appointment above.Momentum isnÂt magic Â… vindicating the hot hand with the mathematics of streaksBy JOSHUA MILLERASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DECISION SCIENCES, BOCCONI UNIVERSITY AND By ADAM SANURJOASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE AP PHOTOSometimes it feels like a player just canÂt miss. Is there a truth to this feeling, or is it a delusion? GRAPHIC BY MILLER AND SANJURJOThe percentage of heads on the ips that follow a streak of three heads can be viewed as the chance of choosing heads from a bucket consisting of all the ips that follow a streak of three heads.GRAPHIC BY MILLER AND SANJURJOWhy tails is more likely when choosing a ip from the bucket.
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 7 1234567891011121314151617 1819202122 23242526 27282930 313233343536 37383940 41424344454647484950 51525354 555657585960 61626364656667 68697071 727374757677787980 818283848586 878889909192 9394959697 9899100101 102103104105106107108109 110111112113114115116117 118119120121 122123124125 126127128129ANSWERS to crossword ALMANACToday is Sunday, April 2 the 92nd day of 2017. There are 273 days left in the year. Today in historyOn April 2, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, saying, ÂThe world must be made safe for democracy.ÂŽ (Congress declared war four days later.) On this dateIn 1792 Congress passed the Coinage Act, which authorized establishment of the U.S. Mint. In 1800 Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21, in Vienna. In 1865 Confederate President Jefferson Davis and most of his Cabinet fled the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, because of advancing Union forces. In 1932 aviator Charles A. Lindbergh and John F. Condon went to a cemetery in The Bronx, New York, where Condon turned over $50,000 to a man in exchange for LindberghÂs kidnapped son. (The child, who was not returned, was found dead the following month.) In 1968 the science-fiction film Â2001: A Space Odyssey,ÂŽ produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, had its world premiere in Washington, D.C. In 1982 several thousand troops from Argentina seized the disputed Falkland Islands, located in the south Atlantic, from Britain. (Britain seized the islands back the following June.) In 1986 four American passengers, including an 8-month-old girl, her mother and grandmother, were killed when a terrorist bomb exploded aboard a TWA jetliner en route from Rome to Athens, Greece. In 1992 mob boss John Gotti was convicted in New York of murder and racketeering; he was later sentenced to life, and died in prison. TodayÂs birthdaysActress Sharon Acker is 82. Actress Penelope Keith is 77. Actress Linda Hunt is 72. Singer Emmylou Harris is 70. Actor Sam Anderson is 70. Actress Pamela Reed is 68. Rock musician Dave Robinson (The Cars) is 64. Actor Clark Gregg is 55. Actress Jana Marie Hupp is 53. Rock musician Greg Camp is 50. Rock musician Tony Fredianelli (Third Eye Blind) is 48. Actress Roselyn Sanchez is 44. Actor Adam Rodriguez is 42. Actor Jeremy Garrett is 41. Actor Michael Fassbender is 40. Actress Jaime Ray Newman is 39. Rock musician Jesse Carmichael (Maroon 5) is 38. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) „ An Alabama youth minister was fined $25 for using a metal garden hoe to dig in the sand with his 7-year-old son while on spring break in FloridaÂs Panhandle. The News Herald reports Bryant Rylee of Moundville, Alabama, was building a sandcastle on Panama City Beach with his wife and son on March 23 when a police officer approached. Rylee said the officer told them they couldnÂt use metal tools on the beach, and Rylee asked to have the law cited to him. Police Chief Drew Whitman says Rylee was given opportunities to fill in the hole but refused. Whitman says the law was adopted following a rowdy 2015 spring break and was designed to protect against sexual assaults. He said it wasnÂt intended to Âmess up somebodyÂs sandcastle.ÂŽODD NEWS Minister fined $25 for using metal hoe to build a sandcastleTHE WIRE TALLAHASSEE „ With about a month left in the regular session, FloridaÂs Republican-controlled Legislature is on a major collision course over spending. This past week the House and Senate released rival budgets for the coming year that reveal a wide divide between the two chambers on everything from taxes to schools to state worker pay raises. The two sides donÂt even have the same bottom line: The SenateÂs overall budget is more than $85 billion, or roughly $4 billion more than the House proposed. The current state budget is nearly $82.3 billion. Part of the reason for the disparity is that House Republicans sought aggressive budget cuts, aimed largely at hospitals and state universities. But the House budget also sets aside money for roughly $300 million in tax cuts, including a reduction in the tax charged on rent paid by businesses. House leaders say they pushed ahead with deep spending cuts to help the state avoid possible shortfalls that are projected over the next two to three years by state economists. In describing the need for cuts, House Republicans have referred to a budget Âde“citÂŽ even though state tax collections are actually growing. ÂWe have to make informed decisions, and we have to make tough decisions,ÂŽ said Rep. Carlos Trujillo, a Miami Republican and the House budget chairman. ÂWe canÂt be all things to all people.ÂŽ A big sticking point between the House and Senate will be over money for public schools. The Senate is recommending a nearly $800 million increase for day-to-day operations that would boost the amount spent on each student by close to 3 percent. That contrasts with the HouseÂs proposal that would increase the per student amount by 1.25 percent. ÂThe budget meets the needs of our growing state in a manner that re”ects the priorities of the constituents who elected us,ÂŽ said Senate President Joe Negron, a Stuart Republican. But a large portion of the Senate plan relies on an increase in local property taxes triggered by rising property values. House Speaker Richard Corcoran has vowed to block any proposal that relies on higher taxes. Corcoran and other House Republicans have proposed steering large amounts of money into contentious programs, including an ambitious $200 million ÂSchools of HopeÂŽ plan that would offer money to charter school operators that set up schools near failing public schools. Another wide area of disagreement: Money for economic development programs and tourism promotion that has already pitted House leaders against Gov. Rick Scott. The Senate has kept intact the stateÂs economic development agency known as Enterprise Florida and agreed to keep spending on tourism marketing close to current levels. The House is proposing to shutter Enterprise Florida, while slashing the stateÂs tourism ad budget by roughly $50 million. ÂOver and over again, politicians in the House have failed to understand that Florida is competing for job creation projects against other states and countries across the globe,ÂŽ Scott said this week about the House proposal. The House and Senate also differ on the need for across-the-board raises for state workers. The Senate is offering a raise of $1,400 to all employees making $40,000 or less, and $1,000 to those who earn more than $40,000. The House is recommending targeted pay raises to corrections of“cers and state law-enforcement agents. The Senate is also proposing to borrow up to $1.2 billion to acquire 60,000 acres of land and build a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce discharges to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries that have been blamed for toxic algae blooms. House leaders have said they are opposed to borrowing money this year but have not rejected the Senate plan.Florida legislators split on spendingBy GARY FINEOUTASSOCIATED PRESS IMMOKALEE „ Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, the regionÂs powerhouse for agriculture science, is enjoying a renaissance. The center north of Immokalee was on the verge of closing three years ago, until farmers and ranchers saw the risk to their industry. They ”exed their political muscle, and things started changing. On March 29, the center showed off the fruits of these labors at an open house. Nearly 200 people „ ranging from working ag professionals to retirees from all walks of life „ attended. They took tractor-driven tram tours in the centerÂs groves and “elds, watched lab demonstrations and tucked in a barbecue chicken lunch with all the trimmings. ÂI was a science teacher,ÂŽ said Linda Merschtina, a New Jersey retiree who now lives a good part of the year in Cape Coral. ÂThe labs, the equipment are state-of-the-art.ÂŽ She listened with interest to scientists describing their experiments in vegetable production: ÂWe have a garden in New Jersey, but we havenÂt “gured it out here, yet.ÂŽ The 31-year-old center, situated on 320 acres, serves growers, farmers and other agribusiness clients in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties. ItÂs part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences network of research, extension and teaching programs „ and a key player in keeping the regionÂs citrus and vegetable industries sustainable and pro“table. Especially crucial is helping the citrus industry in its battle to stay productive with so much of the crop af”icted with the citrus greening disease, which causes fruit to drop prematurely. On the tram tour, center citrus production manager Tim Gast noted a block of Valencia citrus trees Âlook relatively healthy, because we apply a lot of micronutrients to them.ÂŽ With no known cure for greening, the chief goal is to strengthen the trees. Citrus alone in the “ve counties of Southwest Florida recorded an estimated $362 million in direct sales in 2015. The “ve counties total agricultural production, services and food processing and distribution activities plow more than $8 billion annually into the area economy, according to ag center estimates. Direct farm sales reached nearly $1.4 billion in 2015. Center upgrades over the past three years have included a 7,000-squarefoot wing with new laboratories and of“ces and seven faculty hires. ÂWhen the precision agriculture engineer comes in late July, weÂll have 13 faculty members here,ÂŽ said Calvin Arnold, center director. ThatÂs one more faculty member than when Arnold left the Immokalee center during his “rst stint as director, more than 20 years ago. Three years ago, attrition had brought the faculty member count to roughly six. Still to come: Four new greenhouses. Construction begins Monday. Public dollars have borne most of these costs. However, Arnold is counting on private-sector fundraising to build a new dormitory for graduate students and interns. ÂAll the new faculty members are looking for grad students,ÂŽ Arnold said. ÂWeÂve got to have the dorm space.ÂŽA research center in Immokalee struts its stuffTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS AP PHOTOIn this March 29th photo, produce is displayed during an open house at Southwest Florida Research & Education Center in Immokalee. HEADLINES FROM THE STATEKEY WEST (AP) „ Florida wildlife of“cers stopped a shrimp boat out of Key West this week and discovered dozens of illegal shark “ns. The vessel was stopped about 20 miles from shore on Wednesday night by the Florida Fish and Dozens of illegal shark fins discovered in boat off Key WestEDGEWATER (AP) „ Authorities say two people are dead after their single-engine airplanes collided mid-air over the central Florida coast. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that the planes crashed into a wooded area near Edgewater on Saturday morning. The Federal Aviation Administration says one of the planes was a Cessna 2 small planes collide mid-air in Florida, killing 2170 and the other an Âunidenti“ed experimental aircraft.ÂŽ A witness told the newspaper that she saw the planes collide around 8:45 a.m. while ”ying in formation with several other planes. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board were at the crash site. KEY WEST (AP) „ Emeralds from a Spanish galleon that sank off the Florida Keys in 1622 are going up for auction in New York City. Manuel Marcial de Gomar of Emeralds International in Key West owns the jewels. According to a report by The Citizen, de Gomar was paid in emeralds by treasure hunter Mel Fisher, who discovered the wreck of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha in the 1980s. The shipwreck gems are among 20 loose emeralds and 13 pieces of emerald jewelry from de GomarÂs Emeralds from sunken galleon of Florida Keys set for auctionWildlife Conservation Commission when of“cers found the “ns, indicating they may have been taken in Florida waters. Shark “nning has been banned in Florida for more than 16 years, The Miami Herald reports. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationÂs Fisheries Service is investigating the “nning, but no charges have been “led. More than 73 million sharks are killed for their “ns every year worldwide, and 27,000 tons of “ns were traded in 2013. With fewer sharks in the water, the smaller “sh they eat have increased, which has negative impacts on shell“sh populations. While “nning sharks is illegal, buying and selling imported shark “ns is still legal in most states. That makes “guring out where legally bought “ns come from dif“cult, and has led to new proposed federal legislation to ban trade of shark “ns. collection that will be auctioned April 25 at GuernseyÂs auction house. Bids also will be accepted online De Gomar also is selling an 887-carat emerald called La Gloria. The auction house said it could bring as much as $5 million. MIAMI (AP) „ Nine people are headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to a South Florida-based, $172 million scheme involving fraudulent medications. Federal prosecutors said Friday that prison sentences ranging from 15 years to two years were imposed. The defendants were also ordered to forfeit about $30 million in ill-gotten gains. Authorities say the scheme involved preparation of medications in bulk quantities that were supposedly for speci“c patient needs. The scammers told health insurance providers falsely that the medicine was prepared in limited quantities and exempt from Food and Drug Administration inspection.9 sentenced in scheme over fraudulent medicines
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Page 8 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 FOR ANSWERS, TURN TO PAGE 7MIXED RESULTSBY TRACY GRAY AND JEFF CHEN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ ACROSS1 Martin Van Buren was the first president who wasnÂt one5 Get ready for a long drive11 I.M. chuckle14 Martial arts move18 Vitamix competitor20 Hoity-toity21 ShelleyÂs ÂTo the Moon,ÂŽ e.g.22 ItÂs between the Study and Lounge on a Clue board23 1970s TV cartoon series, with ÂTheÂŽ26 World capital whose seal depicts St. Hallvard27 Pull out28 It might give you a shock29 Missile Command maker30 Scintilla31 Filmer in a stadium33 Noodle dish35 Rushes on banks?37 Medicinal plant39 Possible subject of a French scandal40 German article41 ÂWho ____ you?ÂŽ45 1973 No. 1 hit for Jim Croce51 Ta of ÂMadam SecretaryÂŽ52 Pull (in)53 Philosopher who wrote ÂTo be sane in a world of madmen is in itself madnessÂŽ55 It may carry a virus56 First and last word of the Musketeers motto57 Pour, as wine60 Degree in math?61 WrestlerÂs wear63 Claw65 Tickles68 Target protector, perhaps70 Jury-rigged72 Monastery headÂs jurisdiction75 Feudal lords77 Practice mixology81 Chum82 James of NBCÂs ÂThe BlacklistÂŽ84 One side in golfÂs Ryder Cup86 Song of mourning87 Big, husky sorts90 PennsylvaniaÂs ÂGem CityÂŽ92 Director Kurosawa93 Title creature in a 1958 #1 Sheb Wooley hit97 Buick model98 PlanterÂs aid99 Figure-skating jump100 ItÂs a wrap102 False start?105 Words of defiance106 Control groups110 Captain of the Pequod111 Actor Reeves113 Onetime acquisition of G.E.116 Shipping coolant118 Cameo, for one119 Dystopian film of 1971122 Rihanna album featuring ÂWorkÂŽ123 Juice brand whose middle letter is represented as a heart124 Tushy125 Biggest employer in Moline, Ill.126 Bridge position127 Drop-____128 GPS, e.g., in military lingo129 Wild Turkey and Jim Beam DOWN1 Bowls over2 Word both before and after ÂtoÂŽ3 RetrieverÂs retrieval, maybe4 Little Rascals ringeyed pooch5 Big airport inits.6 Hathaway of ÂThe InternÂŽ7 Point out8 Cabbage variety9 Rice-Eccles Stadium player10 Image on the back of a dollar bill11 Lindsay of ÂFreaky FridayÂŽ12 Sign of decay13 Civil rights icon John14 Hearty soups15 ÂIdaho cakes,ÂŽ in diner lingo16 Slapstick sidekick of old comedy17 Movie-review revelations19 B-side of Bruce SpringsteenÂs ÂDancing in the DarkÂŽ24 Toll25 Shade of gray32 Gaggle : geese :: ____ : emus34 Actress Peet36 Big name in ice cream38 Rank between viscount and marquess41 What may be brewing42 Interstate hauler43 Zen masterÂs query44 Conundrum46 Shoulder muscle47 Lyre-plucking Muse48 Howard of Hollywood49 Delighting?50 Letter header54 Stammered syllables56 Delta hub, in brief58 European language59 Costume worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in ÂBatman ReturnsÂŽ62 Parisian palace64 French for ÂswordÂŽ66 Easy-to-peel fruit67 ÂRabbit Is RichÂŽ Pulitzer winner69 Hug71 Org. that usually meets in evenings72 P.D. dispatch73 Epstein-____ virus74 Military decorations featuring George WashingtonÂs profile76 Welcomes78 Jolly Roger, in ÂPeter PanÂŽ79 Indian city whose name is an anagram of some Indian music80 Bona fide83 ____ Bowl85 Matches, at a table88 ÂHmm ƒ probably notÂŽ89 Burned rubber91 ComicÂs asset94 South American prairie95 Harem servants, often96 One of the geeks on ÂThe Big Bang TheoryÂŽ101 Former Big Apple mayor Giuliani102 Fruit tree103 1953 hit film set in Wyoming104 Animal with striped legs105 Difficult conditions for sailing107 City with a University of Texas campus108 ÂRevelationsÂŽ choreographer109 Hit pay dirt112 ÂThe Wealth of NationsÂŽ subj.114 Its state song is ÂYankee DoodleÂŽ: Abbr.115 Opera highlight117 ____ milk120 Mauna ____121 Bandleader Eubanks, familiarly 1234567891011121314151617 1819202122 23242526 27282930 313233343536 37383940 41424344454647484950 51525354 555657585960 61626364656667 68697071 727374757677787980 818283848586 878889909192 9394959697 9899100101 102103104105106107108109 110111112113114115116117 118119120121 122123124125 126127128129Online subscriptions: TodayÂs puzzle and more than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). New York Times Sunday Crossword No. 0326 Name That CompanyI trace my roots back to 1997, when my founder launched a ÂName Your Own PriceÂŽ service. Two years later I went public, ending my first trading day valued at nearly $13 billion. My market value was recently $87 billion. Over the years, IÂve tried selling groceries, gas, long-distance phone service, mortgages, cars and used goods. My focus today is on flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages and cruises. I bought Booking.com in 2005, KAYAK in 2013 and OpenTable in 2014. I rake in more than $10 billion annually and sport a net profit margin near 20 percent. Who am I?Think you know the answer? WeÂll announce it in next weekÂs edition. vice and Starbucks, exist because of early loans to their founders. Established companies can make good use of debt, too, borrowing to expand operations and grow their businesses. And interest payments, which are deductible, can decrease a companyÂs taxable income. Investors considering companies with debt need to evaluate whether the debt taken on is manageable and whether the money raised and invested is earning more than it costs. Perhaps youÂre worried about the debt load of Acme Explosives (ticker: KBOOM). Glance at the notes in its annual report, and you may find that the effective interest rate for its debt is 5 percent. If Acme is putting the borrowed funds to work earning, say, 8 percent, then things arenÂt so bad. But if Acme is generating $100 million in cash annually while owing $200 million in annual interest payments, thatÂs not so good. When companies need money, they can typically issue more stock or take on debt. Issuing stock may dilute the value of existing shares, so debt might be better. Overall, though, on a balance sheet, little to no debt is best.The Motley Fool TakeDividends and Growth From PfizerThereÂs a lot to like about Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) these days. For starters, thereÂs diversification, which expands PfizerÂs growth opportunities while reducing its risk. Back in 2000, one drug, Lipitor, accounted for 17 percent of PfizerÂs total revenue. Six drugs generated almost half of the companyÂs total revenue. Today, PfizerÂs top-selling product, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Prevnar/Prevnar 13, makes up less than 12 percent of PfizerÂs total revenue. The companyÂs top six products produce less than a third of total revenue. Pfizer is tackling many areas, such as cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, central nervous system disorders, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, rare diseases and cancer. Drug companies futures are tied to their pipelines, and PfizerÂs is strong, with more than 90 clinical programs „ close to half of which are either in late-stage development or in the regulatory approval process. The company is aggressively developing partnerships and making strategic acquisitions, too. The two big buyouts last year of Medivation and Anacor allowed Pfizer to pick up prostate cancer drug Xtandi and eczema drug Eucrisa. Each of these acquired drugs could bring in annual revenue of $2 billion or more. Pfizer has also been returning a lot of money to shareholders in the form of stock buybacks and dividends. Its payout recently yielded 3.8 percent. With its broad portfolio and pipeline of potential, Pfizer appears to be a value hiding in plain sight. Ask the Fool My Dumbest InvestmentWild DreamsI canÂt pinpoint one exceptionally poor investment, as IÂve made so many, but I do have one major regret. IÂve been actively investing for 40 years. Had I never sold any of the stocks I purchased 30 or more years ago, IÂd have wealth now „ beyond my wildest dreams. Sure, I would have had some big losers, but the winner would have more than made up for them. IÂve learned that if a company is fundamentally sound, which more often than not has nothing to do with its earnings reports over a one-year period or even a fiveyear period, I need to be patient and occasionally use sharp stockprice declines as opportunities to buy more shares. Of course, now I donÂt have 30 or 40 more years to look forward to, but I still love the stock market. IÂm fortunate to be very comfortable. I subscribe to Warren BuffetÂs philosophy on when one should want to sell a stock: never. „ R.G., Anacortes, Washington The Fool Responds: Being impatient and having a short-term mentality are two surefire ways to hurt your investing performance. But never hold on to a stock blindly, without keeping up with its progress „ if its prospects dim, you need to notice. Nevertheless, long-term investments are often the best wealth builders. Five thousand dollars invested in PepsiCo 40 years ago would top $400,000 today. Insider SellingQWhen company insiders sell millions of shares of company stock, who are the buyers? „ E.B., Riverside, CaliforniaAShares sold by insiders such as officers, directors or owners of a company are sold in the open market, where anyone with a brokerage account can buy them. Of course, if there are many more shares for sale than there are interested buyers, the price will drop „ until it reaches a point at which buyers will buy.Several million shares certainly seems like a massive amount, but remember that many companies have billions of shares, and in the course of a typical trading day, many have a high volume of trading. In recent months, MicrosoftÂs average daily volume was about 23 million shares, while Bank of AmericaÂs was around 90 million. It can be smart to examine insider purchases and sales for companies that interest you. Some occasional selling is routine, as many insiders get much of their compensation in the form of stock and must sell shares occasionally to generate cash. When insiders buy shares, itÂs generally a bullish sign „ but one or more insiders unloading a large portion of their shares can be worrisome. You can look up insider transactions at websites such as finviz.com/insidertrading.ashx .***QWhat do Âtrade dateÂŽ and Âsettlement dateÂŽ mean on my brokerage statements? „ T.H., Victoria, TexasAWhen you place an order to buy or sell a security with your broker, there will be a trade date and a settlement date. The trade date is the date the order was executed, and itÂs the one that counts for tax purposes. The settlement date is when the cash or securities from the transaction arrive in your account.Want more information about stocks? Send us an email to foolnews@fool.com.FoolÂs SchoolWhen Debt Is GoodItÂs easy to assume that savvy investors should avoid companies with debt. Too much debt can be a red flag, but debt isnÂt necessarily all bad. If a company is carrying a lot of debt, itÂs locked into interest payments that it must make. If at any point it doesnÂt have the cash to meet its obligations, itÂs in trouble. (Many of us can relate to this if weÂve racked up debt on credit cards.) Even if the company can make the payments, itÂs spending money on debt that it might have been able to use in other, more productive, ways. But debt can help businesses survive and grow, too. ItÂs certainly necessary for many of us individuals, as without mortgages, we would never be able to buy our homes. Car loans and student loans are sometimes prudent choices, too „ especially when interest rates are low. Many major companies, such as Subway, Amazon.com, Whole Foods Market, United Parcel Ser 2017 THE MOTLEY FOOL/DIST. BY ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION 3/30 LAST WEEKÂS TRIVIA ANSWERI was born in 1932, not 1738, and began as a modest housewares company that soon bought a bankrupt Vermont furniture factory. In 1939, I launched Early American-style furniture named for a Revolutionary War hero „ and I later took his name as my own. I pioneered the sales tactic of displaying furniture in roomlike settings. I donÂt just sell -I design and build most of my products, too. Today I sport 300 sales locations, plus nine manufacturing plants, mostly in the U.S. (About 75 percent of my offerings are made in North America.) Who am I? (Answer: Ethan Allen Interiors)Want to Invest? Email us at fool@fool.com, and weÂll send you some tips to start investing. Sorry, we canÂt provide individual financial advice.
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 9 TODAY / TONIGHTMostly sunny and warm Partly cloudyHIGH 88 LOW 6725% chance of rain 10% chance of rainSome sun, then turning cloudy and warm87 / 7015% chance of rain MONDAY GULF WATER TEMPERATUREA blend of sun and clouds87 / 6920% chance of rain TUESDAYWarm with partial sunshine90 / 6910% chance of rain WEDNESDAYLots of sun with a shower in spots; breezy78 / 5440% chance of rain FRIDAYIncreasing clouds, a t-storm in the p.m.86 / 6250% chance of rain THURSDAY 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 HazardousSource : scgov.net 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.The higher the AccuWeather.com UV IndexÂ’ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme.RealFeel Temperature is the exclusive AccuWeather. com composite of effective temperature based on eight weather factors.UV Index and RealFeel Temperature TodayPrecipitation (in inches)Precipitation (in inches)Precipitation (in inches)Temperatures Temperatures TemperaturesSource : National Allergy Bureau CONDITIONS TODAY AIR QUALITY INDEX POLLEN INDEX WEATHER HISTORY WEATHER TRIVIAÂ’ PORT CHARLOTTE SEBRING VENICE688496979384Air Quality Index readings as of SaturdayMain pollutant: ParticulatesPunta Gorda through 2 p.m. Saturday Sebring through 2 p.m. Saturday Venice through 2 p.m. Saturday24 hours through 2 p.m. Sat. 0.00ÂŽ Month to date 0.00ÂŽ Normal month to date 0.08ÂŽ Year to date 2.62ÂŽ Normal year to date 7.59ÂŽ Record 0.94ÂŽ (1995) 24 hours through 2 p.m. Sat. 0.00ÂŽ 24 hours through 2 p.m. Sat. 0.00ÂŽ Month to date 0.00ÂŽ Normal month to date 0.11ÂŽ Year to date 3.58ÂŽ Normal year to date 8.60ÂŽ Record 0.94ÂŽ (1961) High/Low 87/59 Normal High/Low 82/59 Record High 92 (1974) Record Low 41 (2003) High/Low 85/61 High/Low 81/66 Normal High/Low 79/60 Record High 90 (2000) Record Low 38 (2003)Pollen Index readings as of Saturday MONTHLY RAINFALLMonth 2017 2016 Avg. Record/Year J an. 0.88 9.93 1.80 9.93/2016 Feb. 0.94 4.09 2.43 11.05/1983 Mar. 0.80 1.85 3.28 9.26/1970 Apr. 0.00 0.99 2.03 5.80/1994 May 3.46 2.50 9.45/1991 J un. 14.19 8.92 23.99/1974 J ul. 7.68 8.22 14.22/1995 Aug. 7.81 8.01 15.60/1995 Sep. 7.77 6.84 14.03/1979 Oct. 4.04 2.93 10.88/1995 Nov. 0.05 1.91 5.53/2002 Dec. 0.44 1.78 6.83/2002 Y ear 2.62 62.30 50.65 (since 1931) T otals are from a 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m. City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W FLORIDA CITIES Today Mon.Apalachicola 81 69 s 81 70 t Bradenton 85 70 s 84 71 pc Clearwater 86 71 s 85 73 c Coral Springs 87 74 pc 85 74 pc Daytona Beach 84 66 s 84 68 pc Fort Lauderdale 85 73 s 84 74 pc Fort Myers 90 72 s 90 72 pc Gainesville 91 62 s 88 64 t Jacksonville 87 63 s 86 64 t Key Largo 83 75 s 81 75 pc Key West 85 77 s 84 75 c Lakeland 88 66 s 88 68 pc Melbourne 86 69 pc 86 69 pc Miami 86 74 pc 84 75 pc Naples 86 71 s 87 71 pc Ocala 91 64 s 88 66 c Okeechobee 85 65 pc 85 68 pc Orlando 91 67 s 90 69 pc Panama City 82 69 pc 80 66 t Pensacola 82 71 pc 77 65 t Pompano Beach 85 75 pc 84 75 pc St. Augustine 83 68 s 82 68 t St. Petersburg 88 71 s 87 72 c Sarasota 85 67 s 84 68 pc Tallahassee 89 64 pc 82 64 t Tampa 89 72 s 87 73 c Vero Beach 84 67 pc 85 67 pc West Palm Beach 84 71 sh 83 72 pc Punta Gorda Englewood Boca Grande El Jobean Venice High Low High Low Cape Sable to Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs to Apalachicola Wind Speed Seas Bay/Inland direction in knots in feet chop TIDES MARINEPossible weather-related delays today. Check with your airline for the most updated schedules. Hi/Lo Outlook Delays AIRPORTToday 10:01a 2:45a 7:08p 12:40p Mon. 8:13p 4:04a ----Today 8:38a 1:01a 5:45p 10:56a Mon. 6:50p 2:20a ----Today 4:24p ------Mon. 5:47p 1:14a ----Today 10:33a 3:14a 7:40p 1:09p Mon. 8:45p 4:33a ----Today 6:53a 9:35a 4:00p --Mon. 5:05p 12:59a ----SE 5-10 0-2 Light VAR 5-10 0-2 LightFt. Myers 90/72 sun none Punta Gorda 89/65 sun none Sarasota 85/67 sun none The Sun Rise Set The Moon Rise Set Minor Major Minor MajorThe solunar period schedule allows planning days so you will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during those times. Major periods begin at the times shown and last for 1.5 to 2 hours. The minor periods are shorter. SUN AND MOON SOLUNAR TABLEForecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. 2017First Apr 3 Full Apr 11 Last Apr 19 New Apr 26 Today 11:59 a.m. 12:51 a.m. Monday 12:57 p.m. 1:50 a.m. Today 7:18 a.m. 7:46 p.m. Monday 7:17 a.m. 7:47 p.m. Today 11:37a 5:22a ---5:51p Mon. 12:06a 6:23a 12:37p 6:51p Tue. 1:05a 7:19a 1:33p 7:47p WORLD CITIESCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo WWeather (W): s -sunny, pc -partly cloudy, c -cloudy, sh -showers, t -thunderstorms, r -rain, sf -snow flurries, sn -snow, i -ice. THE NATION Cold Warm Stationary Showers T-storms Rain Flurries Snow IceShown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Fronts Precipitation -10s-0s0s10s20s30s40s50s60s70s80s90s100s110sU.S. ExtremesPublication date: 04/2/17 Today Mon. Today Mon. Today Mon. Today Mon.Albuquerque 60 39 pc 66 42 pc Anchorage 48 27 pc 50 37 pc Atlanta 80 61 s 75 62 t Baltimore 63 43 s 64 55 r Billings 54 38 sh 47 32 r Birmingham 84 64 pc 75 59 t Boise 57 31 pc 50 30 pc Boston 47 33 pc 50 38 pc Buffalo 51 37 pc 63 51 pc Burlington, VT 46 24 pc 49 37 pc Charleston, WV 65 47 pc 70 57 r Charlotte 72 52 s 73 61 r Chicago 59 47 r 55 46 r Cincinnati 64 48 pc 67 52 r Cleveland 59 45 pc 64 53 r Columbia, SC 78 58 s 81 64 t Columbus, OH 62 47 pc 66 58 r Concord, NH 49 28 pc 53 33 pc Dallas 71 57 t 79 58 s Denver 60 33 s 54 27 r Des Moines 56 48 r 60 44 r Detroit 61 44 s 57 48 r Duluth 54 40 r 52 34 pc Fairbanks 46 17 c 42 22 s Fargo 61 38 pc 56 36 c Hartford 54 31 pc 60 40 pc Helena 57 31 c 48 31 sh Honolulu 85 73 s 85 72 s Houston 80 60 t 83 61 s Indianapolis 61 50 pc 66 51 r Jackson, MS 84 65 t 78 57 t Kansas City 61 50 sh 62 43 r Knoxville 76 55 pc 74 58 r Las Vegas 81 59 s 68 50 pc Los Angeles 77 55 s 69 53 pc Louisville 70 54 pc 71 56 r Memphis 80 64 pc 74 57 r Milwaukee 53 42 r 49 41 r Minneapolis 55 42 r 60 42 c Montgomery 87 67 s 77 61 t Nashville 78 60 pc 72 59 r New Orleans 81 71 t 80 60 t New York City 58 41 s 55 46 pc Norfolk, VA 59 46 s 70 61 pc Oklahoma City 62 50 t 69 50 pc Omaha 59 44 c 64 43 pc Philadelphia 61 43 s 63 51 pc Phoenix 84 60 s 84 56 s Pittsburgh 60 44 pc 64 56 r Portland, ME 47 29 pc 46 34 pc Portland, OR 56 37 pc 58 39 c Providence 52 34 pc 56 40 pc Raleigh 68 49 s 76 64 r Salt Lake City 54 36 r 50 35 c St. Louis 70 57 sh 67 53 r San Antonio 83 56 t 84 59 s San Diego 71 57 pc 65 55 pc San Francisco 69 51 pc 68 50 s Seattle 53 37 pc 54 39 pc Washington, DC 64 47 s 67 59 r Amsterdam 59 40 pc 57 42 pc Baghdad 78 54 s 74 54 pc Beijing 74 42 pc 78 52 pc Berlin 64 43 c 57 39 c Buenos Aires 73 63 r 76 62 pc Cairo 75 58 c 79 59 s Calgary 42 24 c 42 23 pc Cancun 87 76 s 87 77 pc Dublin 55 43 pc 54 42 r Edmonton 45 25 c 43 20 pc Halifax 37 28 sn 39 26 pc Kiev 70 48 pc 70 47 t London 60 42 pc 62 45 pc Madrid 65 37 s 67 40 s Mexico City 81 47 s 82 48 s Montreal 47 28 pc 47 36 pc Ottawa 45 27 pc 49 33 pc Paris 63 44 pc 64 46 pc Regina 52 31 s 47 31 c Rio de Janeiro 84 70 sh 85 69 pc Rome 62 46 t 68 46 sh St. JohnÂs 31 26 c 35 27 sn San Juan 85 75 sh 83 74 sh Sydney 69 62 sh 67 61 sh Tokyo 54 44 c 59 47 s Toronto 56 35 pc 53 43 c Vancouver 52 36 s 52 39 pc Winnipeg 54 34 c 49 32 pcHigh ...................... 90 at McAllen, TXLow ............... 17 at Squaw Valley, CA(For the 48 contiguous states yesterday)72Eleven inches of snow fell at Boston Commons on April 2, 1887. Another 4 inches accumulated on April 18 that year. Q: What is a tornado made of?A: Condensed moisture and debris Port Charlotte Tampa Bradenton Englewood Fort Myers Myakka City Punta Gorda Lehigh Acres Hull Arcadia Bartow Winter Haven Plant City Brandon St. Petersburg Wauchula Sebring Lake Wales Frostproof La Belle Felda Lake Placid Brighton Venus Longboat Key Placida Osprey Limestone Apollo Beach Venice Ft. Meade Sarasota Clearwater Boca Grande Cape Coral Sanibel Bonita Springs Shown is todayÂs weather. Temperatures are todayÂs highs and tonightÂs lows. North Port 88/67 89/65 89/68 88/69 89/66 89/66 89/66 88/66 89/67 89/72 85/70 86/73 84/69 90/72 89/68 89/65 89/70 89/67 89/67 88/65 89/66 90/67 91/68 88/71 89/67 82/71 83/69 84/69 89/67 88/69 84/69 88/65 85/67 86/71 83/71 87/71 89/70 88/68 Dear Mr. Berko: IÂm writing for our 18-member investment club, which has been active since 1994. In 2008, we discovered Yahoo Finance. It was great, and we used it to help us research stocks for our $677,000 portfolio. It was “rst-rate and superbly laid out, with volumes of useful information in a logical and easy-to-understand format. We bene“ted individually and as a club. Months ago, Yahoo changed the siteÂs composition. Now itÂs a botchedup, useless mess. All of our members and other investors weÂve talked to say the site is rubbish and cluttered. WeÂve called Yahoo, but no one answers the phone at its headquarters. And IÂve been tasked to “nd another “nancial site, which is the reason for this letter. Could you recommend another “nancial site we could use? Our club doesnÂt reinvest dividends. Nine members voted to reinvest our dividends to purchase stocks already in our portfolio, but nine say we should use our monthly dues (and raise them, too) to purchase new stocks. What say you? „ CK, Chicago Dear CK: Yahoo changed the site without telling a soul! Like you, investors donÂt care a ding-dong for the new, mucked-up site, which has generated howls of angst and an uncommon volume of antipathetic mail. I am familiar with the old site and agree with your conclusions. TodayÂs Yahoo Finance site is managed and formatted by a gaggle of dopes and mis“ts. Yahoo (YHOO-$47) was horribly hacked in 2013, but management just quivered and sucked its thumbs. In 2014, personal data on 500 million accounts was compromised. And management just frolicked about like a bunch of mutant ninja turtles. If Verizon (VZ$77) completes its YHOO acquisition, VZ customers should worry that their personal data from their computers and cellphones may be accessed by hackers. And IÂm told that some VZ phones might explode if connected to Yahoo during a solar eclipse! Go to http://www. nasdaq.com for your new data searches. ItÂs not so good as the original Yahoo Finance, but itÂs boundlessly better than the new site. ItÂs also free, and thatÂs a good price. Morningstar and Value Line are superb but costly services. Readers, if you have other alternatives, email them to me, and IÂll share them with hundreds of fuming investors. On March 15, RK from Oklahoma City wrote: ÂIÂve been an investor for more than 25 years. In mid-1991, I initiated a DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan), reinvesting my Dominion (D-$77) dividend as a college fund for my three granddaughters. IÂve invested $100 a month since July 1991, a total of $30,700. IÂve accumulated 2,499 shares, worth $192,423 at todayÂs price. This is more than a 600 percent return during that period and a good example of reinvesting dividends over time. Of course, Dominion was in the low $20s when I began this journey, and $100 bought about “ve shares, whereas today $100 buys a little more than one share.ÂŽ CK, that should answer your question about reinvesting dividends. Meanwhile, increase your monthly dues. Back in the late 1950s, before I got “red from Merrill Lynch, Merrill was selling an idea called a monthly investment plan, or MIP, which was aggressively marketed to the hoi polloi. The Merrill philosophy then was Âinvestigate before you invest,ÂŽ but itÂs certainly changed since. The MIP concept encouraged Middle America to learn about investing while participating in the stock market and accumulating a varied stock portfolio. Merrill believed that eventually, many DRIP investors would be professionally successful and become better clients for the “rm. At that time, Merrill was called the Âthundering herd.ÂŽ The MIP concept is brilliant but simple: Research a sound, pro“table dividend stock, and invest as little as $10 each month. The costs are low, and the dividends are automatically reinvested. And with the discipline of regular monthly payments plus the magic of compounding dividends, various MIP investors eventually “nd that theyÂve built a Golconda. So reinvest your dividends, too! Please address your “nancial questions to Malcolm Berko, P.O. Box 8303, Largo, FL 33775, or email him at mjberko@ yahoo.com. Yahoo finance and reinvesting dividends Malcolm Berko NEW YORK (AP) „ The creator of the rainbow ”ag that has become a widely recognized symbol of gay rights has died at age 65. Gilbert BakerÂs death was reported Friday to the New York City medical examinerÂs of“ce. The cause wasnÂt known. Baker was born in Kansas and served in the U.S. Army from 1970 to 1972. He was stationed in San Francisco in the early days of the gay rights movement and continued to live there after his honorable discharge. BakerÂs website says he taught himself to sew and began making banners for gay and anti-war marches. He created the rainbow ”ag in 1978. San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee said in a statement that the ”ag Âhas become a source of solace, comfort and pride for all those who look upon it.ÂŽCreator of rainbow flag, symbol of gay rights, dies at 65 OKLAHOMA CITY „ Acclaimed Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, whose work focused on war atrocities and denounced anti-Semitism and tyrannical dictators, has died. He was 84, according to several Russian news outlets. Roger Blais, the provost at the University of Tulsa, where Yevtushenko was a longtime faculty member, says he was told by Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa that Yevtushenko died Saturday morning. A spokesperson for the eastern Oklahoma hospital con“rmed his death. Yevtushenko gained notoriety in the former Soviet Union in his 20s with antiJosef Stalin poetry. He gained international acclaim in 1961 with the poem, ÂBabi Yar,ÂŽ an elegy to the nearly 34,000 Jews who were massacred by the Nazis in 1942 and buried in a ravine near Kiev, Ukraine. He “rst came to the University of Tulsa to teach in 1992 at the invitation of thenuniversity President Robert Donaldson, who specialized in Soviet policy during his years at Harvard.Acclaimed Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko dies in OklahomaBy KEN MILLERASSOCIATED PRESSASSOCIATED PRESS HEADLINE FROM THE STATEPANAMA CITY BEACH „ Police say a mother and her adult daughter left two small children unattended in the back of a car while the adults were getting tattoos. The Panama City News Herald reports that police arrested Police: Pair getting tattoos left kids, ages 2 and 3, in car45-year-old Shannon Anderson and 21-yearold Hannah Anderson on March 24. The Panama City Beach Police Department says officers discovered a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old in the back seat of a pickup truck parked outside a tattoo parlor. Police say the children were crying AP FILE PHOTOArtist Gilbert Baker, designer of the Rainbow Flag, is draped with the ag while protesting at the St. PatrickÂs Day parade in New York.and screaming. Officers found the mother and daughter getting tattooed inside the business, and discovered they had not left the shop for 30 minutes to check on the children. The pair was charged with child neglect and marijuana possession before being released from jail after posting bond.
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Associated PressGLENDALE, Ariz. „ Nigel Williams-Goss scored 23 points, GonzagaÂs big men combined for 27 and the Bulldogs used some last-second strategy for a 77-73 victory over South Carolina on Saturday in a matchup of first-time teams at the Final Four. The Bulldogs 7-footers, senior Przemek Karnowski and freshman Zach Collins, took care of things on both ends of the court, combining for 18 rebounds. Collins also had six blocks. Gonzaga (37-1) will face North Carolina in the national championship game on Monday night. ÂTo be playing the last game of the year, thatÂs crazy cool,ÂŽ Gonzaga coach Mark Few said. Williams-Goss missed a shot with 12.7 seconds left and South Carolina rebounded and called a timeout trailing 75-72. South Carolina passed the ball around and Gonzaga fouled Sindarius Thornwell with 3.5 seconds left. He made the first and missed the second on purpose. Killian Tillie rebounded for Gonzaga, was fouled and made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left to cement the game. ÂWe had been practicing it all year and we always want to foul under 6 (seconds). I thought the guys did a great job,ÂŽ Few said. ÂJosh Perkins did a job being really patient and not fouling on the shot. The second part is youÂve got to get the rebound, and thatÂs whatÂs been difficult for us at times. They executed great.ÂŽ Williams-Goss, a secondteam All-American, led the Bulldogs to a 14-point lead in the second half but it disappeared quickly as the Gamecocks (26-11) went on a 14-point run to grab a 67-65 lead with 7:06 to play. ÂWhen things got tough we banded together and pulled through,ÂŽ Williams-Goss said. ÂThere was no way I was going to come out of the game. This is the last two games of the season. Now weÂre 40 minutes from a championship.ÂŽBy FRED GOODALLAssociated PressST. PETERSBURG„ Chris Archer is excited by an opportunity for another fresh start. Tampa BayÂs openingday pitcher went from first-time All-Star in 2015 to 19-game loser last year. Now, he looks to set the tone for a bounce-back year when the Rays begin anew Sunday against the New York Yankees in the first game of the major league season. ÂAt the beginning of the season, thereÂs always optimism,ÂŽ the 28-yearold right-hander said, looking forward to his third consecutive opening day assignment. ÂItÂs baseball, anything can happen. ThatÂs the beauty of this game,ÂŽ Archer said. ÂAnd I think if we stay healthy and just play our game we have a chance to succeed, just like anybody else.ÂŽ The Yankees, sporting a more youthful lineup as they try to improve on last yearÂs fourth-place finish in the rugged AL East, counter with righthander Masahiro Tanaka, whoÂs 6-0 with a 2.82 ERA in eight career starts against Tampa Bay. With a lineup likely to feature Gary Sanchez, Greg Bird, Ronald Torreyes and Aaron Judge, New York is entering a season with at least four players under the age of 25 on the field for the first time since 1932.KANG NETS LEAD IN HOUSTONSung Kang shot a 1-under 71 to hold a threeshot lead over Rickie Fowler after the third round of the Houston Open Saturday. Page 6Sunday, April 2, 2017 SPORTS www.yoursun.com www.Facebook.com/SuncoastSports € @SunCoastSportsINDEX | Lottery 2 | NBA 2 | NHL 2 | Scoreboard 3 | MLB 4 | College Basketball 5 | NASCAR 6 adno=50509536 Yankees at RaysWho: New York (0-0) at Tampa Bay (0-0) When: 1 p.m. today Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg TV/Radio: ESPN/620-AM MLB: RaysArcher, Rays eye bounce-back yearAP PHOTOTampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the first inning Tuesday in Fort Myers. SEE RAYS, 5 By DOUG FEINBERGAssociated PressDALLAS „ Vic Schaefer and his Mississippi State Bulldogs didnÂt get much time to celebrate what might be the greatest shocker in womenÂs basketball history. Not when thereÂs one more game to win, not when thereÂs a national championship on the line against SEC rival South Carolina. ÂTheyÂre really grounded. Our kids know whatÂs coming down the pike,ÂŽ he said. ÂThey know now the prize now is in front of them; itÂs attainable. We have one heck of a team to get ready for, a tremendous staff. TheyÂre really, really good. But itÂs down to the two of us.ÂŽ Right after Morgan William hit the winner to end UConnÂs 111game winning streak, the Bulldogs dogpiled at center court as if they had won the schoolÂs first title. ÂIt felt like the national championship last night,ÂŽ Mississippi State star Dominique Dillingham said. ÂBut I promise you itÂll be a lot better tomorrow when we win.ÂŽ It would be even sweeter to beat the Gamecocks to do it. The Bulldogs lost twice to the Gamecocks this year, dropping a game in South Carolina in the regular season and then in the SEC Tournament title game. ÂThe first game we had against them at their place, itÂs a knockdown, drag-out, came down to one play,ÂŽ Schaefer said. ÂWe talked about that with our kids. It came down to one play in that ballgame.ÂŽCOLLEGE BASKETBALL: WomenÂs FinalMississippi State turns to title gameAP PHOTOMississippi State guard Morgan William (2) shoots the game winning shot over Connecticut guard Gabby Williams Friday in Dallas. SEE WOMENÂS, 5AP PHOTOGonzagaÂs Nigel Williams-Goss (5) celebrates after the semifinals of the Final Four against South Carolina Saturday in Glendale, Ariz. Gonzaga won 77-73. COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Final FourDarlings no more Gonzaga reaches “ rst title game, will face North CarolinaSEE FINAL FOUR, 2 Associated PressTAMPA„ Alexander Radulov scored 51 seconds into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. Phillip Danault also scored and Carey Price stopped 21 shots for the Atlantic Division-leading Canadiens. Radulov scored from the right circle on the game-winner. Yanni Gourde scored for the Lightning and Andrei Vasilevskiy had 34 saves. Gourde got a goal in his third straight game, coming on a redirection of Victor HedmanÂs shot tying it at 1 at 11:38 of the third. The forward has four goals in 17 career games. Danault put a backhander past Vasilevskiy with 5:36 left in the second to open the scoring after Hedman lost the puck near the Lightning net. Max Pacioretty got his 200th assist with Montreal on DanaultÂs goal. A potential go-ahead goal by MontrealÂs Jeff Petry with 3:38 left in the third was disallowed due to incidental conduct by Andreas Martinsen on Vasilevskiy. Vasilevskiy stopped Dwight KingÂs breakaway shot early in the first, and Brendan GallagherÂs in-close chance during a second-period power play.NHL: LightningRadulov scores in OT, Canadiens take down Lightning 2-1Tampa Bay LightningÂs Luke Witkowski (28) beats MontrealÂs Brendan Gallagher (11) to the puck Saturday in Tampa.AP PHOTO SEE LIGHTNING, 2
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Montr eal outshot the Lightning 17-6 during the second. Price had a nice save on Nikita KucherovÂs rebound try in the second, and turned aside Brayden PointÂs breakaway shot later in the period. Kucherov, who has 38 goals and 80 points, returned after missing ThursdayÂs 5-3 win over Detroit with illness. NOTES: Tampa Bay C Steven Stamkos, out since right knee surgery in November, continues practicing and remains day to day. ... Montreal C Torrey Mitchell didnÂt play due to illness. ... Lightning C Tyler Johnson sat out his 11th consecutive game with a lower-body injury. Page 2 SP www.yoursun.com Sunday, April 2, 2017 / The SunSPORTS ON TVAUTO RACING 2 p.m. FS1 „ NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, STP 500, at Martinsville, Va. DRAG RACING 6 p.m. FS1 „ NHRA, DENSO Spark Plugs Nationals, “ nals, at Las Vegas FIGURE SKATING 2 p.m. NBCSN „ ISU World Championships, exhibition, at Helsinki, Finland GOLF 1 p.m. GOLF „ PGA Tour, Shell Houston Open, “ nal round, at Humble, Texas 3 p.m. GOLF „ Champions Tour, Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic, “ nal round, at Biloxi, Miss. NBC „ PGA Tour, Shell Houston Open, “ nal round, at Humble, Texas 5 p.m. GOLF „ LPGA Tour, ANA Inspiration, “ nal round, at Rancho Mirage, Calif. MLB BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN „ N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay 4 p.m. ESPN2 „ San Francisco at Arizona 8:30 p.m. ESPN „ Chicago Cubs at St. Louis NBA BASKETBALL 1 p.m. ABC „ Boston at New York 3:30 p.m. ABC „ Utah at San Antonio 6 p.m. NBA „ Denver at Miami 9 p.m. NBA „ Houston at Phoenix NHL HOCKEY 12:30 p.m. NBC „ Boston at Chicago 7:30 p.m. NBCSN „ Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers SOCCER 8:30 a.m. NBCSN „ Premier League, Middlesbrough at Swansea City 9:30 a.m. FS1 „ Bundesliga, Ingolstadt vs. Mainz 11 a.m. NBCSN „ Premier League, Manchester City at Arsenal 11:20 a.m. FS2 „ Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen vs. Wolfsburg 9 p.m. ESPN2 „ MLS, New England at Portland TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN2 „ ATP World TourWTA Tour, Miami Open, men's championship, at Key Biscayne, Fla. 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Collins and Karnowksi then accounted for the next 7 points, including a 3-pointer by Collins and a thundering dunk by Karnowski. Still, South Carolina wasnÂt done. The seventh-seeded Gamecocks scored 5 straight to get within 74-72 with just over 2 minutes left. PJ Dozier led the Gamecocks with 17 points and Thornwell, the leading scorer in the NCAA Tournament at 25.8 points per game, finished with 15 on 4-for-12 shooting after starting slow. Karnowski went down on the court in the first half after being poked in the right eye as he took a shot underneath the basket. Karnowski, who said he was bothered by some blurred vision, left for the last 5 minutes of the half, but Collins picked him up, finishing with 8 points at halftime.NORTH CAROLINA 77, OREGON 76: Kennedy Meeks capped off his career night with an offensive rebound that helped North Carolina hold off Oregon 77-76 and return to the NCAA championship game, where its title hopes got dashed at the buzzer last season. Meeks, a senior, matched his career high with 25 points. But it was his 14th rebound that saved Saturday nightÂs game for North Carolina (32-7). Clinging to a one-point lead with 5.8 seconds left, the Tar Heels missed four straight free throws, but grabbed the rebounds after both of the misses on the back half. Meeks got the last one and threw the ball outside to allow the Tar Heels to eliminate the Ducks (33-6). North Carolina moves on to play Gonzaga in the title game Monday. Last year in the same game, the Tar Heels fell when VillanovaÂs Kris Jenkins hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the win.FINAL FOURFrom Page 1LIGHTNINGFrom Page 1 Associated PressCHICAGO „ Jimmy Butler sco red 33 points and hit two free throws with 2.1 seconds left to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 106-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Butler scored the Bulls final nine points. His free throws gave the Bulls a two-point lead and capped a 15-4 run. Tim Hardaway Jr. then missed a 3-pointer for Atlanta as time expired, giving the Bulls their third straight win. That put them in a tie with Miami and Indiana for the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The sixth-place Hawks, who had won two straight after dropping seven in a row, trail Milwaukee by a game. Rajon Rondo had a season-high 25 points and added 11 rebounds. Denzel Valentine scored 13 points as the Bulls stopped a seven-game losing streak to Atlanta. Dennis Schroder led the Hawks with 29 points while Hardaway scored 20. Atlanta was leading 100-91 with less than five minutes to go when the Bulls went on their big run.NETS 121, MAGIC 111: Brook Lopez scored 30 points, Trevor Booker had a season-high 23 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Orlando Magic. Sean Kilpatrick added 15 points for the Nets, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Brooklyn had a season-high 72 points in the paint. Elfrid Payton had 20 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds for his “ fth triple-double of the season for Orlando, which has lost four straight games. Nikola Vucevic had 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Aaron Gordon “ nished with 22 points and 15 boards. Brooklyn opened the fourth quarter on an 11-0 run to take a 100-89 lead and never looked back. Orlando rallied from a seven-point de“ cit at halftime to tie the score at 89 heading into the fourth quarter. Vucevic scored 12 points in the third. CLIPPERS 115, LAKERS 104: Blake Grif“ n scored 36 points, Chris Paul added 29 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Lakers, giving coach Doc Rivers his 800th career victory. J.J. Redick added 19 points for the Clippers, who moved within a game of the idle Jazz for the No. 4 playoff seed in the West. The Clippers have won three in a row and seven of nine. KINGS 123, TIMBERWOLVES 117: Buddy Hield tied a career high with 22 points, going 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and the Sacramento Kings got 66 points from their bench in a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reserve point guard Ty Lawson had 21 points and 11 assists. Langston Galloway added 17 points and Aaron Af” alo scored 16 off the bench as the Kings recovered after losing by 28 points a night earlier at New Orleans against former Sacramento star DeMarcus Cousins. NBA ROUNDUPBulls top Hawks, move into tie for last 2 playo spotsAP PHOTOChicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler (21) looks to pass past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore, left, and forward Kris Humphries during the first half Saturday in Chicago. Associated PressBOSTON „ David Krejci scored after a poor clearing attempt by Florida goaltender Reto Berra, lifting the Boston Bruins over the Panthers 5-2 Saturday and helping them maintain an edge for a playoff spot heading into the regular seasonÂs final week. Patrice Bergeron scored twice, Brad Marchand got his teamleading 39th goal and Noel Acciari also scored for the Bruins, who moved one point ahead of Toronto for third in the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs played later Saturday. Boston entered the day with a three-point lead over Tampa Bay for the Eastern ConferenceÂs last wild-card spot. Jaromir Jagr recorded his 765th career goal and Thomas Vanek also scored for the Panthers, who lost for the 11th time in 15 games and were eliminated from playoff contention earlier this week. Krejci capitalized on the gaffe by Berra, moving Boston ahead 3-2 with 5:30 left in the second period. The goalie came far out of the crease, but his clearing pass from the right circle caromed off the boards directly to Krejci, who fired the puck into the empty net. Tuukka Rask, coming off a career-tying seventh shutout this season in his last start, stopped 24 shots. Marchand sealed it with a power-play score in the final two minutes. Bergeron added an empty-netter. The Bruins had moved ahead 2-1 on BergeronÂs reviewed goal midway into the second. The center scored off the rebound of Zdeno CharaÂs one-timer while Marchand was inside the crease. The goal stood even though it appeared Berra couldnÂt get across the crease on the shot with Marchand there.PREDATORS 3, WILD 0: Filip Forsberg and Kevin Fiala scored 10 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Nashville Predators beat the Minnesota Wild. Pekka Rinne made 31 saves for his third shutout this season as the Predators snapped a two-game skid with a victory that tied them with the St. Louis Blues at 91 points. The Blues hold the tiebreaker, and the Predators visit St. Louis on Sunday. The Wild lost for the “ fth time in six games after “ nishing March 4-10-2. Coach Bruce Boudreau took a timeout with 2:43 left in the second period, and thatÂs when the Predators took control. STARS 3, HURRICANES 0: Jason Spezza scored, Kari Lehtonen earned his third shutout of the season and the Dallas Stars beat the Carolina Hurricanes. John Klingberg and Devin Shore added empty-netters and Lehtonen stopped 25 shots in his second shutout in six starts to help the Stars snap a two-game losing streak and deal a serious blow to the Hurricanes already slim playoff chances. Cam Ward stopped 21 shots for Carolina, which began four points behind Boston for the EastÂs “ nal playoff spot with six games left and Tampa Bay between the teams. JETS 4, SENATORS 2: Mathieu Perreault scored the goahead goal 7:46 into the third period, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to their fourth straight win, a victory over the Ottawa Senators. With the game tied at 2, Perreault took a pass from Bryan Little and “ red a shot past Mike Condon, who had Jets forward Patrik Laine standing in front of him with the screen, to make it 3-2. With Condon pulled for an extra attacker and just over a minute left, WinnipegÂs Connor Hellebuyck whipped out his glove to snag Kyle Turris blast, preserving the lead. Nikolaj Ehlers sealed the victory with an empty-netter with 25 seconds left. MAPLE LEAFS 5, RED WINGS 4: Auston Matthews scored twice to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs past the Detroit Red Wings. Matthews second goal of the night at 18:51 of the third period gave Toronto a 5-3 lead, but proved to be the winner when DetroitÂs Mike Green tallied with 44.2 seconds left in regulation. With two goals and an assist, Matthews tied Peter IhnacakÂs Leafs rookie points record of 66, set in 1982-83. FLYERS 3, DEVILS 0: Anthony Stolarz stopped 26 shots to earn his second shutout after replacing Michael Neuvirth early in the “ rst period and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils. Neuvirth left the game after collapsing in his crease 7 minutes into the game. He was carted off the ice on a stretch and later taken to Pennsylvania Hospital, where he was Âawake and alert,ÂŽ according to Flyers general manager Ron Hextall. Neuvirth stopped all six shots he faced.NHL ROUNDUPKrejci scores o BerraÂs ga e, lifts Bruins over PanthersAP PHOTOKeith Yandle (3) of the Florida Panthers restrains Boston Bruins Noel Acciari (55) after a roughing call on the Panthers Alex Petrovic (6) during the second period Saturday in Boston.
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The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com SP Page 3SCOREBOARD BASEBALLMLBAMERICAN LEAGUE TodayÂs GameN.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m.MondayÂs GamesPittsburgh at Boston, 2:05 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 3:05 p.m. Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 4:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.TuesdayÂs GamesN.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at Houston, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.NATIONAL LEAGUE TodayÂs GamesSan Francisco at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:35 p.m.MondayÂs GamesMiami at Washington, 1:05 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Boston, 2:05 p.m. Colorado at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m.TuesdayÂs GamesColorado at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.SPRING TRAINING AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct. New York 24 9 .727 Los Angeles 20 14 .588 Seattle 19 14 .576 Boston 18 14 .563 Minnesota 16 13 .552 Baltimore 16 14 .533 Kansas City 17 15 .531 Texas 17 16 .515 Cleveland 17 16 .515 Houston 15 15 .500 Chicago 16 17 .485 Oakland 16 18 .471 Tampa Bay 12 16 .429 Toronto 12 18 .400 Detroit 14 21 .400NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct. St. Louis 20 8 .714 Pittsburgh 19 12 .613 San Francisco 19 16 .543 Colorado 16 15 .516 Milwaukee 17 16 .515 Los Angeles 18 17 .514 Arizona 15 15 .500 New York 15 17 .469 Cincinnati 16 19 .457 Philadelphia 14 17 .452 Miami 13 17 .433 Washington 13 17 .433 Chicago 13 18 .419 San Diego 11 21 .344 Atlanta 9 22 .290FridayÂs GamesRochester 3, Minnesota 3 Tampa Bay 7, Philadelphia 7 Chicago Cubs 6, Houston 3 Baltimore 3, Norfolk 3 St. Louis 5, Spring“ eld 2 Louisville 1, Cincinnati 1 Miami 7, Detroit 1 Pittsburgh 1, Toronto 1 Atlanta 8, N.Y. Yankees 5 Texas 3, Kansas City 0 Milwaukee 5, Chicago White Sox 2 San Diego 4, Lake Elsinore 2 Cleveland 9, Arizona 4 Colorado 5, Seattle 5 San Francisco 2, Oakland 1 L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 1 Boston at Washington, ccd. Army at N.Y. Mets, ccd.SaturdayÂs GamesMiami 3, Detroit 2 Toronto 6, Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 5, CIF 1 Boston 4, Washington 4 Texas 5, Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Seattle 1, Colorado 1 San Francisco 6, Oakland 3 L.A. Angels vs. L.A. Dodgers at Los Angeles, latePRO BASKETBALLNBAAll Times Eastern EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division W L Pct. GB x-Boston 49 27 .645 „ x-Toronto 46 30 .605 3 New York 29 47 .382 20 Philadelphia 28 48 .368 21 Brooklyn 17 59 .224 32 Southeast Division W L Pct. GB z-Washington 46 30 .605 „ Atlanta 39 37 .513 7 Miami 37 39 .487 9 Charlotte 35 41 .461 11 Orlando 27 50 .351 19 Central Division W L Pct. GB z-Cleveland 48 27 .640 „ Milwaukee 40 36 .526 8 Chicago 37 39 .487 11 Indiana 37 39 .487 11 Detroit 35 42 .455 14WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division W L Pct. GB x-San Antonio 58 17 .773 „ x-Houston 51 25 .671 7 Memphis 42 34 .553 16 New Orleans 33 43 .434 25 Dallas 31 44 .413 27 Northwest Division W L Pct. GB x-Utah 47 29 .618 „ x-Oklahoma City 43 32 .573 3 Portland 37 38 .493 9 Denver 35 40 .467 11 Minnesota 30 44 .405 16 Paci“ c Division W L Pct. GB z-Golden State 62 14 .816 „ x-L.A. Clippers 47 31 .603 16 Sacramento 29 47 .382 33 Phoenix 22 54 .289 40 L.A. Lakers 21 55 .276 41 x-clinched playoff berth; z-clinched division titleFridayÂs GamesCharlotte 122, Denver 114 Toronto 111, Indiana 100 Boston 117, Orlando 116 Cleveland 122, Philadelphia 105 Memphis 99, Dallas 90 Milwaukee 108, Detroit 105, OT New Orleans 117, Sacramento 89 New York 98, Miami 94 San Antonio 100, Oklahoma City 95 Utah 95, Washington 88Golden State 107, Houston 98 SaturdayÂs GamesL.A. Clippers 115, L.A. Lakers 104 Chicago 106, Atlanta 104 Brooklyn 121, Orlando 111 Sacramento at Minnesota, late Phoenix at Portland, lateTodayÂs GamesBoston at New York, 1 p.m. Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 3 p.m. Dallas at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 3:30 p.m. Atlanta at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Chicago at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Denver at Miami, 6 p.m. Indiana at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Toronto, 6 p.m. Washington at Golden State, 8 p.m. Houston at Phoenix, 9 p.m.MondayÂs GamePortland at Minnesota, 7 p.m.SATURDAYÂS BOX SCORE CLIPPERS 115, LAKERS 104 L.A. LAKERS (104) Nance 4-10 0-0 8, Ingram 7-14 3-6 18, Randle 5-10 2-3 14, Russell 1-9 0-0 2, Clarkson 3-12 0-0 7, Brewer 1-3 4-4 6, Robinson 7-15 2-5 16, Black 3-3 2-2 8, Ennis 2-5 0-0 6, Nwaba 6-9 7-10 19. Totals 39-90 20-30 104. L.A. CLIPPERS (115) Mbah a Moute 3-5 0-0 7, Grif“ n 12-15 8-9 36, Jordan 4-4 3-8 11, Paul 9-14 10-10 29, Redick 6-12 3-3 19, Anderson 0-2 0-0 0, Bass 1-1 2-2 4, Speights 0-1 0-0 0, Felton 1-8 0-0 2, Crawford 2-7 2-2 7. Totals 38-69 28-34 115. L.A. Lakers 22 28 22 32 „ 104 L.A. Clippers 28 27 38 22 „ 115 3-Point Goals„L.A. Lakers 6-23 (Randle 2-3, Ennis 2-5, Ingram 1-1, Clarkson 1-5, Robinson 0-1, Nwaba 0-2, Russell 0-6), L.A. Clippers 11-25 (Redick 4-6, Grif“ n 4-7, Mbah a Moute 1-1, Paul 1-3, Crawford 1-3, Anderson 0-1, Speights 0-1, Felton 0-3). Fouled Out„None. Rebounds„L.A. Lakers 41 (Robinson 9), L.A. Clippers 39 (Jordan 12). Assists„L.A. Lakers 26 (Russell 6), L.A. Clippers 24 (Paul 12). Total Fouls„L.A. Lakers 27, L.A. Clippers 19. A„19,060 (19,060).BULLS 106, HAWKS 104 ATLANTA (104) Prince 3-9 3-6 9, Ilyasova 6-15 0-0 13, Howard 6-12 1-2 13, Schroder 12-19 4-4 29, Hardaway Jr. 6-16 5-5 20, Bazemore 2-8 0-0 6, Humphries 0-3 0-0 0, Muscala 3-4 0-0 9, Calderon 2-3 0-0 5, Dunleavy 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 40-90 13-17 104. CHICAGO (106) Zipser 3-5 2-2 10, Mirotic 2-8 2-2 8, Lopez 4-9 0-0 8, Rondo 11-18 0-0 25, Butler 11-20 10-10 33, Portis 0-4 0-0 0, Lauvergne 2-5 0-0 4, Carter-Williams 2-5 0-0 5, Valentine 5-11 0-0 13. Totals 40-85 14-14 106. Atlanta 21 25 38 20 „ 104 Chicago 23 29 27 27 „ 106 3-Point Goals„Atlanta 11-28 (Muscala 3-3, Hardaway Jr. 3-6, Bazemore 2-5, Calderon 1-2, Ilyasova 1-3, Schroder 1-3, Humphries 0-1, Dunleavy 0-1, Prince 0-4), Chicago 12-30 (Rondo 3-6, Valentine 3-8, Mirotic 2-3, Zipser 2-4, Butler 1-2, Carter-Williams 1-3, Portis 0-4). Fouled Out„ None. Rebounds„Atlanta 45 (Howard 12), Chicago 40 (Rondo 11). Assists„Atlanta 25 (Schroder 6), Chicago 25 (Butler 8). Total Fouls„Atlanta 16, Chicago 17. A„22,019 (20,917).NETS 121, MAGIC 111ORLANDO (111)Ross 3-10 0-1 6, Fournier 8-16 2-4 20, Gordon 9-18 0-0 22, Vucevic 13-20 0-0 27, Payton 6-12 7-8 20, Biyombo 0-1 0-0 0, Augustin 2-5 0-0 5, Meeks 4-7 2-2 11, Hezonja 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 45-91 11-15 111.BROOKLYN (121)Lopez 12-22 4-5 30, Lin 3-14 0-0 8, LeVert 4-8 0-0 9, Foye 0-2 0-0 0, Hollis-Jefferson 1-2 0-2 2, Booker 11-12 0-0 23, Hamilton 5-9 2-2 13, Dinwiddie 3-5 1-1 7, Whitehead 3-4 0-0 6, Kilpatrick 6-12 2-2 15, Goodwin 2-4 4-4 8. Totals 50-94 13-16 121. Orlando 33 20 36 22 „ 111 Brooklyn 33 27 29 32 „ 121 3-Point Goals„Orlando 10-25 (Gordon 4-7, Fournier 2-4, Vucevic 1-2, Augustin 1-2, Payton 1-2, Meeks 1-4, Hezonja 0-1, Ross 0-3), Brooklyn 8-31 (Lin 2-6, Lopez 2-6, Booker 1-2, Hamilton 1-3, LeVert 1-4, Kilpatrick 1-4, Goodwin 0-1, Whitehead 0-1, Dinwiddie 0-2, Foye 0-2). Fouled Out„None. Rebounds„ Orlando 42 (Gordon 15), Brooklyn 44 (Booker 8). Assists„Orlando 26 (Payton 11), Brooklyn 26 (Lin 8). Total Fouls„Orlando 15, Brooklyn 15. Technicals„Orlando defensive three second, Orlando team, Brooklyn defensive three second, Brooklyn team 2. A„15,976 (17,732).INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSThrough March 31 SCORING AVERAGE LEADERS G FG FT PTS AVGWestbrook, OKC 75 767 674 2383 31.8 Thomas, BOS 70 634 552 2047 29.2 Harden, HOU 76 637 702 2216 29.2 Davis, NOR 72 733 500 2003 27.8 DeRozan, TOR 69 676 506 1891 27.4 Cousins, NOR 70 629 502 1886 26.9 Lillard, POR 70 617 442 1871 26.7 James, CLE 69 676 330 1800 26.1 Leonard, SAN 68 590 449 1760 25.9 Durant, GOL 59 528 326 1494 25.3 Irving, CLE 67 625 274 1687 25.2 Curry, GOL 74 623 309 1848 25.0 Towns, MIN 74 712 317 1830 24.7 Butler, CHI 69 506 532 1624 23.5 Wall, WAS 74 621 404 1727 23.3 McCollum, POR 75 654 254 1739 23.2 Beal, WAS 72 596 262 1666 23.1 Antetokounmpo, MIL 75 624 438 1735 23.1 Wiggins, MIN 74 627 364 1707 23.1 Walker, CHA 75 607 286 1723 23.0FG PERCENTAGE FG FGA PCTJordan, LAC 382 539 .709 Gobert, UTA 374 568 .658 Capela, HOU 332 522 .636 Howard, ATL 359 569 .631 Jokic, DEN 440 754 .584 Adams, OKC 350 603 .580 Gortat, WAS 360 632 .570 Whiteside, MIA 497 888 .560 Kanter, OKC 368 665 .553 Valanciunas, TOR 358 649 .552REBOUNDS G OFF DEF TOT AVG Whiteside, MIA 71 269 730 999 14.1 Drummond, DET 76 323 737 1060 13.9 Jordan, LAC 76 278 760 1038 13.7 Howard, ATL 69 284 608 892 12.9 Gobert, UTA 75 297 670 967 12.9 Towns, MIN 74 270 624 894 12.1 Davis, NOR 72 165 696 861 12.0 Cousins, NOR 70 146 616 762 10.9 Love, CLE 54 131 456 587 10.9 Gortat, WAS 76 225 587 812 10.7ASSISTS G AST AVG Harden, HOU 76 852 11.2 Wall, WAS 74 791 10.7 Westbrook, OKC 75 781 10.4 Paul, LAC 56 514 9.2 Rubio, MIN 68 609 9.0 James, CLE 69 601 8.7 Teague, IND 76 589 7.8 Holiday, NOR 61 440 7.2 Green, GOL 72 509 7.1 Lowry, TOR 56 386 6.9COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL At Madison Square Garden, New York Regional Championship March 26South Carolina 77, Florida 70SOUTH REGIONAL At FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tenn. Regional Championship March 26North Carolina 75, Kentucky 73MIDWEST REGIONAL At The Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. Regional Championship March 25Oregon 74, Kansas 60WEST REGIONAL At SAP Center, San Jose, Calif. Regional Championship March 25Gonzaga 83, Xavier 59FINAL FOUR At Univ. of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. National Semi“ nals SaturdayGonzaga 77, South Carolina 73 North Carolina (31-7) vs. Oregon (33-5), lateNational Championship MondayGonzaga (37-1) vs. North Carolina-Oregon winnerGONZAGA 77, SOUTH CAROLINA 73SOUTH CAROLINA (26-11) Kotsar 2-4 0-0 4, Silva 3-12 7-9 13, Notice 4-9 0-0 10, Dozier 7-16 2-4 17, Thornwell 4-12 5-6 15, Keita 0-0 0-0 0, G ravett 1-4 0-0 2, McKie 3-3 0-0 8, Felder 1-6 2-3 4. Totals 25-66 16-22 73. GONZAGA (37-1) Williams 2-4 3-4 7, Karnowski 6-12 1-2 13, Mathews 4-11 0-0 12, Williams-Goss 9-16 3-3 23, Perkins 0-2 0-0 0, Collins 6-10 1-2 14, Tillie 0-0 2-2 2, Melson 2-5 0-0 6. Totals 29-60 10-13 77. Halftime„Gonzaga 45-36. 3-Point Goals„ South Carolina 7-20 (McKie 2-2, Notice 2-5, Thornwell 2-6, Dozier 1-3, G ravett 0-2, Felder 0-2), Gonzaga 9-19 (Mathews 4-8, Melson 2-3, Williams-Goss 2-5, Collins 1-1, Perkins 0-2). Fouled Out„Perkins. Rebounds„South Carolina 35 (Silva 13), Gonzaga 37 (Collins 13). Assists„South Carolina 12 (Notice 3), Gonzaga 15 (Williams-Goss 6). Total Fouls„ South Carolina 14, Gonzaga 21.COLLEGEINSIDER.COM TOURNAMENT Semi“ nals March 29Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 79, UMBC 61 St. PeterÂs 77, Furman 51Championship FridaySt. Peters 62, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 61COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL Championship Series (Best-of-3)March 27 Coastal Carolina 91, Wyoming 81 March 29 Wyoming 81, Coastal Carolina 57 Friday Wyoming 83, Coastal Carolina 59, Wyoming wins series 2-1 WOMENÂS BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENTBRIDGEPORT REGIONAL Regional ChampionshipMarch 27 UConn 90, Oregon 52OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL Regional Championship March 26Mississippi State 94, Baylor 85, OT LEXINGTON REGIONAL Regional Championship March 26Stanford 76, Notre Dame 75 STOCKTON REGIONAL Regional ChampionshipMarch 27South Carolina 71, Florida State 64FINAL FOUR At Dallas National Semi“ nals FridaySouth Carolina 62, Stanford 53 Mississippi State 66, UConn 64, OT National Championship TodaySouth Carolina (32-4) vs. Mississippi State (34-4), 6 p.m.FRIDAYÂS LATE BOX SCORES SOUTH CAROLINA 62, STANFORD 53STANFORD (32-6) Johnson 1-2 0-0 2, McCall 7-19 0-0 14, McPhee 3-13 1-2 8, Roberson 2-4 0-0 5, Samuelson 0-2 0-0 0, Fingall 0-1 0-0 0, Smith 6-14 0-0 14, Carrington 1-1 0-0 2, Sniezek 3-6 2-3 8, Totals 23-62 3-5 53. SOUTH CAROLINA (32-4) Wilson 5-11 3-8 13, Cuevas-Moore 3-6 0-0 7, Davis 2-15 2-2 6, Gray 7-14 3-3 18, Harris 3-10 3-4 10, Herbert Harrigan 2-3 0-0 4, Cliney 1-4 2-4 4, Totals 23-63 13-21 62. Stanford 12 17 8 16 „53 South Carolina 14 6 21 21 „62 3-Point Goals„Stanford 4-14 (McCall 0-3, McPhee 1-3, Roberson 1-2, Samuelson 0-2, Smith 2-4), South Carolina 3-13 (CuevasMoore 1-2, Davis 0-2, Gray 1-4, Harris 1-3, Cliney 0-2). Assists„Stanford 13 (Sniezek 6), South Carolina 10 (Wilson 4). Fouled Out„ None. Rebounds„Stanford 41 (McCall 14), South Carolina 43 (Wilson 19). Total Fouls„ Stanford 16, South Carolina 11. A„19,202.MISSISSIPPI STATE 66, CONNECTICUT 64, OTMISSISSIPPI ST. (34-4) Richardson 3-7 5-6 12, McCowan 5-9 0-0 10, Dillingham 0-3 0-0 0, Vivians 6-18 4-6 19, William 6-17 0-0 13, Chapel 1-2 0-0 2, Okorie 3-4 1-1 7, Holmes 0-0 0-0 0, Johnson 1-5 0-0 3, Schaefer 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 25-67 10-13 66. UCONN (36-1) Collier 4-11 2-4 11, Samuelson 5-10 2-2 15, Williams 7-12 7-11 21, Chong 2-4 5-6 10, Nurse 2-8 0-0 6, Butler 0-0 0-0 0, Danger“ eld 0-1 1-2 1, Totals 20-46 17-25 64. Mississippi St. 22 14 12 12 6 „66 UConn 13 15 20 12 4 „64 3-Point Goals„Mississippi St. 6-22 (Richardson 1-2, Dillingham 0-1, Vivians 3-11, William 1-4, Johnson 1-2, Schaefer 0-2), UConn 7-15 (Collier 1-2, Samuelson 3-6, Chong 1-1, Nurse 2-6). Assists„Mississippi St. 11 (William 6), UConn 11 (Chong 5). Fouled Out„ Mississippi St. Vivians, Rebounds„Mississippi St. 37 (McCowan 8), UConn 31 (Collier 8). Total Fouls„Mississippi St. 23, UConn 15. A„19,202.WOMENÂS NIT Semi“ nals March 29Michigan 65, Villanova 61 Georgia Tech 69, Washington State 61Championship SaturdayMichigan 89, Georgia Tech 79, 3OTODDSPREGAME.COM LINEMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL National LeagueToday Favorite Line Underdog Line Chicago -120 at St. Louis +110 San Francisco -128 at Arizona +118American LeagueNew York -106 at Tampa Bay -104NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTodayFavorite Line O/U Underdog at New Orleans 6 209 Chicago at New York Off Off Boston at Oklahoma City 5 214 Charlotte at Milwaukee 5 197 Dallas at San Antonio Off Off Utah at L.A. Lakers Off Off Memphis at Miami 4 219 Denver at Cleveland 9 214 Indiana at Brooklyn Off Off Atlanta at Toronto 11 212 Philadelphia at Golden State 10 223 Washington NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEToday Favorite Line Underdog Line at Chicago Off Boston Off at Buffalo -130 N.Y. Islanders +120 at Pittsburgh -180 Carolina +165 Washington -115 at Columbus +105 at Tampa Bay -205 Dallas +185 at Minnesota Off Colorado Off at St. Louis -135 Nashville +125 San Jose -190 at Vancouver +175 at N.Y. Rangers -150 Philadelphia +140 at Calgary -120 Anaheim +110 at Los Angeles -260 Arizona +230Updated odds available at Pregame.comTRANSACTIONSBASEBALLAmerican LeagueBOSTON RED SOX „ Recalled OF Steve Selsky from Pawtucket (IL). Selected RHP Ben Taylor to the active major league roster. Placed LHPs Roenis Elias, David Price, INF Josh Rutledge, and RHPs Carson Smith and Tyler Thornburg on the 10-day DL. Optioned INF Marco Hernandez to Pawtucket (IL). CHICAGO WHITE SOX „ Reassigned RHP Zack Burdi, INF Everth Cabrera, INF Nicky Delmonico, INF Danny Hayes, OF Rymer Liriano and C Kevan Smith to minor-league camp. Assigned LHP Giovanni Soto to Charlotte (IL). HOUSTON ASTROS „ Optioned RHP James Hoyt to Fresno (PCL). LOS ANGELES ANGELS „ Reassigned INF Dustin Ackley to minor league camp. Optioned RHP Mike Morin to Salt Lake (PCL). NEW YORK YANKEES „ Optioned RHP Chad Green to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Acquired LHP Tyler Webb as a Rule 5 Draft return from Pittsburgh and assigned him to Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre (IL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS „ Placed RHPs Chris Bassitt, Sonny Gray and Daniel Mengden, INF Joey Wendle and OF Jake Smolinksi on the 10-day DL, retroactive to March 30. Reassigned RHPs Simon Castro and Csar Valdez, C Ryan Lavarnway, INF Matt Chapman, and OFs Jaff Decker and Chris Parmelee to their minor league camp. TORONTO BLUE JAYS „ Signed manager John Gibbons to a contract extension through the 2019 season.National LeagueARIZONA DIAMIONDBACKS „ Optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno (PCL). ATLANTA BRAVES „ Assigned LHP Kevin Chapman outright to Gwinnett (International League). COLORADO ROCKIES „ Optioned OF Jordan Patterson to Aubuquerque (PCL). LOS ANGELES DODGERS „ Optioned 3B Chris Taylor, LHP Julio Urias and OF Trayce Thompson to Oklahoma City (PCL). MILWAUKEE BREWERS „ Placed RHP Matt Garza and C Andrew Susac on the 10-day DL. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES „ Designated OF Tyler Goeddel for assignment. Selected the contract of 1B Brock Stassi from Lehigh Valley (IL). SAN DIEGO PADRES „ Optioned INF Cory Spangenberg to El Paso (Paci“ c Coast League). Designated LHP Keith Hessler for assignment. Placed LHPs Buddy Baumann and Christian Friedrich, RHP Carter Capps and OF Alex Dickerson on the 10-day DL; Baumann, Friedrich and Dickerson retroactive to Thursday, Capps to Friday. Selected the contract of C Hector Sanchez from El Paso. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS „ Optioned LHP Josh Osich, RHP Albert Suarez and OF Kelby Tomlinson to Sacramento (PCL). FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueSAN FRANCISCO 49ERS „ Signed RB Tim Hightower.Canadian Football LeagueWINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS „ Announced the resignation of running backs coach Avon Cobourne.HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueNEW YORK ISLANDERS „ Recalled F Connor Jones from Bridgeport (AHL).American Hockey LeagueGRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS „ Signed F Tylor Spink to a professional tryout agreement. ONTARIO REIGN „ Returned D Craig Wyszomirski to Manchester (ECHL). SPRINGFIELD THUNDERBIRDS „ Assigned F Zac Lynch to Manchester (ECHL).ECHLECHL „ Suspended Colorado F Darryl Bootland one game. ALASKA ACES „ Claimed D Tim Campbell off waivers from Toledo. CINCINNATI CYCLONES „ Claimed D Tyler Elbrecht off waivers from Manchester (ECHL). FLORIDA EVERBLADES „ Released D Kyle Pereira.COLLEGESFLAGLER „ Named Chad Warner menÂs basketball coach. NEW MEXICO „ Fired menÂs basketball coach Craig Neal.HOCKEYNHLEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Montreal 78 45 24 9 99 216 191 Ottawa 77 41 27 9 91 199 203 Toronto 77 38 24 15 91 238 226 Boston 78 42 30 6 90 225 205 Tampa Bay 77 38 29 10 86 216 215 Florida 78 33 34 11 77 201 227 Buffalo 77 32 33 12 76 193 221 Detroit 78 31 35 12 74 196 234 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Washington 77 51 18 8 110 251 176 x-Columbus 77 49 20 8 106 237 177 x-Pittsburgh 77 47 19 11 105 263 219 x-N.Y. Rangers 78 46 26 6 98 248 210 N.Y. Islanders 77 36 29 12 84 224 235 Carolina 77 35 28 14 84 202 217 Philadelphia 78 38 32 8 84 209 225 New Jersey 78 27 37 14 68 175 229WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-Chicago 78 50 21 7 107 237 199 x-Minnesota 78 45 25 8 98 249 199 x-St. Louis 77 42 28 7 91 215 203 Nashville 78 40 27 11 91 230 213 Winnipeg 79 37 35 7 81 237 249 Dallas 78 32 35 11 75 210 244 Colorado 77 21 53 3 45 152 259 Paci“ c Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Anaheim 77 42 23 12 96 206 190 x-Edmonton 77 43 25 9 95 228 198 x-San Jose 78 43 28 7 93 210 194 x-Calgary 78 44 30 4 92 217 210 Los Angeles 77 37 33 7 81 187 189 Vancouver 77 30 38 9 69 173 225 Arizona 78 28 41 9 65 188 250 2 points for win, 1 point for OT/shootout loss; x-clinched playoff spot; z-clinched conferenceFridayÂs GamesPittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO N.Y. Islanders 2, New Jersey 1 Chicago 3, Columbus 1 Calgary 5, San Jose 2 Colorado 2, St. Louis 1, SO Los Angeles 2, Vancouver 0Arizona 6, Washington 3 SaturdayÂs GamesBoston 5, Florida 2 Nashville 3, Minnesota 0 Toronto 5, Detroit 4 Philadelphia 3, New Jersey 0 Dallas 3, Carolina 0 Montreal 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT Winnipeg 4, Ottawa 2 Anaheim at Edmonton, lateTodayÂs GamesBoston at Chicago, 12:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Nashville at St. Louis, 4 p.m. Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Washington at Columbus, 6 p.m. Colorado at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Dallas at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Arizona at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.MondayÂs GamesOttawa at Detroit, 7 p.m. Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 7:30 p.m.SATURDAYÂS SUMMARIES BRUINS 5, PANTHERS 2 Florida 0 2 0 „ 2 Boston 1 2 2 „ 5 First Period„1, Boston, Acciari 2, 17:03. Penalties„Jokinen, FLA, (high sticking), 4:08; Acciari, BOS, (hooking), 10:16; Sceviour, FLA, (tripping), 13:16. Second Period„2, Florida, Vanek 17 (Sceviour, Bjugstad), 1:38. 3, Boston, Bergeron 19 (Pastrnak, Chara), 7:56. 4, Florida, Jagr 16 (Marchessault, Yandle), 9:53 (pp). 5, Boston, Krejci 23, 14:30. Penalties„Carlo, BOS, (interference), 8:31; Marchand, BOS, (holding), 10:26; Petrovic, FLA, (roughing), 17:01. Third Period„6, Boston, Marchand 39 (Pastrnak, Spooner), 18:16 (pp). 7, Boston, Bergeron 20, 19:48. Penalties„K.Miller, BOS, (interference), 1:06; Vanek, FLA, (high sticking), 17:53. Shots on Goal„Florida 3-10-13„26. Boston 13-10-6„29. Power -play opportunities„Florida 1 of 4; Boston 1 of 4. Goalies„Florida, Berra 0-4-0 (28 shots-24 saves). Boston, Rask 36-20-4 (26-24). A„17,565 (17,565). T„2:32. Referees„Gord Dwyer, Frederick LÂEcuyer. Linesmen„Brad Kovachik, Brian Murphy.PREDATORS 3, WILD 0 Minnesota 0 0 0 „ 0 Nashville 0 2 1 „ 3 First Period„None. Penalties„None. Second Period„1, Nashville, Forsberg 31 (Josi, Johansen), 17:21. 2, Nashville, Fiala 10, 17:31. Penalties„Koivu, MIN, (tripping), 4:33. Third Period„3, Nashville, Subban 10, 17:37. Penalties„Ekholm, NSH, (high sticking), 0:45; Hanzal, MIN, (high sticking), 6:57. Shots on Goal„Minnesota 10-12-9„31. Nashville 12-14-10„36. Power -play opportunities„Minnesota 0 of 1; Nashville 0 of 2. Goalies„Minnesota, Stalock 1-1-0 (35 shots-33 saves). Nashville, Rinne 31-18-8 (31-31). A„17,113 (17,113). T„2:40. Referees„Wes McCauley, Jon Mclsaac. Linesmen„Jonny Murray, Bryan Pancich.STARS 3, HURRICANES 0Dallas 0 1 2 „ 3 Carolina 0 0 0 „ 0 First Period„None. Penalties„Ritchie, DAL, (cross checking), 12:34. Second Period„1, Dallas, Spezza 13 (Pateryn, Elie), 4:46. Penalties„None. Third Period„2, Dallas, Klingberg 13, 18:03. 3, Dallas, Shore 12, 18:35. Penalties„None. Shots on Goal„Dallas 6-10-8„24. Carolina 7-5-13„25. Power -play opportunities„Dallas 0 of 0; Carolina 0 of 1. Goalies„Dallas, Lehtonen 21-23-7 (25 shots-25 saves). Carolina, Ward 26-21-11 (22-21). A„14,201 (18,680). T„2:17. Referees„Chris Lee, Dean Morton. Linesmen„ Michel Cormier, Pierre Racicot.CANADIENS 2, LIGHTNING 1, OTMontreal 0 1 0 1 „ 2 Tampa Bay 0 0 1 0 „ 1 First Period„None. Penalties„None. Second Period„1, Montreal, Danault 13 (Pacioretty), 14:24. Penalties„Killorn, TB, (high sticking), 2:34; King, MTL, (holding), 5:57; Mckegg, TB, (illegal check to head), 15:02; Davidson, MTL, (hooking), 18:14. Third Period„2, Tampa Bay, Gourde 4 (Drouin, Hedman), 11:38. Penalties„None. Overtime„3, Montreal, Radulov 17 (Danault, Pacioretty), 0:51. Penalties„None. Shots on Goal„Montreal 7-17-9-3„36. Tampa Bay 7-6-9„22. Power -play opportunities„Montreal 0 of 2; Tampa Bay 0 of 2. Goalies„Montreal, Price 37-18-5 (22 shots-21 saves). Tampa Bay, Vasilevskiy 20-16-7 (36-34). A„19,092 (19,092). T„2:32. Referees„Steve Kozari, Kevin Pollock. Linesmen„Scott Driscoll, Darren Gibbs.JETS 4, SENATORS 2Ottawa 1 1 0 „ 2 Winnipeg 0 2 2 „ 4 First Period„1, Ottawa, Hoffman 24 (Brassard), 16:15. Penalties„Ehlers, WPG, (hooking), 12:44; Turris, OTT, (hooking), 13:21. Second Period„2, Winnipeg, Wheeler 25, 3:29. 3, Ottawa, Hoffman 25 (Pyatt, Ceci), 3:40. 4, Winnipeg, Lowry 15 (Trouba), 10:43. Penalties„Pageau, OTT, (tripping), 8:31; Morrissey, WPG, (holding), 15:41. Third Period„5, Winnipeg, Perreault 12 (Little, Trouba), 7:46. 6, Winnipeg, Ehlers 24 (Little, Laine), 19:35. Penalties„None. Shots on Goal„Ottawa 8-11-12„31. Winnipeg 8-9-11„28. Power -play opportunities„Ottawa 0 of 2; Winnipeg 0 of 2. Goalies„Ottawa, Condon 19-13-6 (27 shots-24 saves). Winnipeg, Hellebuyck 25-19-4 (31-29). A„15,294 (15,015). T„2:27. Referees„Jean Hebert, Kyle Rehman. Linesmen„Mark Shewchyk, Mark Wheler.MAPLE LEAFS 5, RED WINGS 4Toronto 0 3 2 „ 5 Detroit 1 1 2 „ 4 First Period„1, Detroit, Nyquist 11 (Jensen, Nielsen), 14:50. Penalties„Bozak, TOR, major (high sticking), 8:16; Nyquist, DET, (slashing), 9:36. Second Period„2, Toronto, Matthews 37 (Komarov, Zaitsev), 2:56 (pp). 3, Toronto, Marner 18 (Carrick), 13:53. 4, Toronto, Nylander 22 (Polak, Matthews), 15:08. 5, Detroit, Jensen 4 (Zetterberg), 16:42. Penalties„Kronwall, DET, (hooking), 1:31. Third Period„6, Detroit, Kronwall 2 (Zetterberg, Nyquist), 14:41. 7, Toronto, Van riemsdyk 25 (Kadri, Gardiner), 17:34. 8, Toronto, Matthews 38 (Boyle), 18:51. 9, Detroit, Green 14 (Helm, Larkin), 19:15. Penalties„Kadri, TOR, (tripping), 11:19. Shots on Goal„Toronto 9-11-7„27. Detroit 16-12-14„42. Power -play opportunities„Toronto 1 of 1; Detroit 0 of 3. Goalies„Toronto, Andersen 32-15-14 (42 shots-38 saves). Detroit, Howard 9-10-1 (27-22). A„20,027 (20,066). T„2:37. Referees„Trevor Hanson, Marc Joannette. Linesmen„David Brisebois, Ryan Galloway.FLYERS 3, DEVILS 0New Jersey 0 0 0 „ 0 Philadelphia 2 1 0 „ 3 First Period„1, Philadelphia, Schenn 24 (Gostisbehere, Giroux), 7:28 (pp). 2, Philadelphia, Mcdonald 1 (Gudas, Vandevelde), 11:28. Penalties„Del zotto, PHI, (hooking), 1:51; Zajac, NJ, (hooking), 6:29; Bennett, NJ, (holding), 12:41; Gostisbehere, PHI, (slashing), 17:35; Coleman, NJ, (interference), 19:58. Second Period„3, Philadelphia, Weal 8 (Voracek, Del zotto), 10:06 (pp). Penalties„ Prout, NJ, served by Blandisi, Major (interference), 7:59; Prout, NJ, Major (“ ghting), 7:59; Prout, NJ, Misconduct (misconduct), 7:59; Simmonds, PHI, Major (“ ghting), 7:59; Weise, PHI, served by Mcdonald, Major (boarding), 8:18; Zajac, NJ, (roughing), 8:18; Weise, PHI, Misconduct (misconduct), 8:18; Gudas, PHI, served by Konecny, (holding), 18:52. Third Period„None. Penalties„Henrique, NJ, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 7:46; Manning, PHI, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 7:46; Wood, NJ, served by Coleman, (roughing), 10:19; Wood, NJ, Misconduct (misconduct), 10:19; Simmonds, PHI, served by Konecny, (roughing), 10:19; Simmonds, PHI, Misconduct (misconduct), 10:19. Shots on Goal„New Jersey 10-10-12„32. Philadelphia 16-9-16„41. Power -play opportunities„New Jersey 0 of 4; Philadelphia 2 of 5. Goalies„New Jersey, Schneider 20-25-11 (41 shots-38 saves). Philadelphia, Stolarz 2-0-0 (26-26), Neuvirth 11-11-1 (6-6). A„19,911 (19,537). T„2:44. Referees„Eric Furlatt, Justin St Pierre. Linesmen„Steve Miller, Kiel Murchison.ECHLAll Times Eastern Eastern Conference North Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Adirondack 69 38 20 7 4 87 250 216 Brampton 69 38 23 3 5 84 252 246 Manchester 68 35 22 7 4 81 251 240 Reading 68 37 25 4 2 80 236 205 Wheeling 68 33 27 8 0 74 230 222 Elmira 69 17 44 7 1 42 168 263 South Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Florida 69 44 20 2 3 93 257 213 Greenville 69 39 25 4 1 83 242 239 Orlando 68 35 24 6 3 79 252 237 S. Carolina 68 36 28 3 1 76 214 203 Cincinnati 69 36 29 4 0 76 193 199 Atlanta 67 24 35 6 2 56 215 262 Norfolk 68 26 38 4 0 56 201 252 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Toledo 68 48 16 2 2 100 282 186 Fort Wayne 67 41 18 6 2 90 245 196 Quad City 68 39 25 2 2 82 222 201 Kalamazoo 70 37 29 1 3 78 215 228 Tulsa 68 26 34 6 2 60 186 228 Indy 67 21 40 3 3 48 181 267 Wichita 66 19 41 5 1 44 174 253 Mountain Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Colorado 69 46 18 2 3 97 260 198 Allen 68 45 17 4 2 96 276 196 Idaho 68 39 22 5 2 85 225 204 Alaska 68 32 26 3 7 74 214 220 Utah 68 33 28 5 2 73 212 230 Missouri 67 31 28 3 5 70 215 225 Rapid City 69 25 36 8 0 58 208 247 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. FridayÂs Games Norfolk 3, Reading 2, OT Adirondack 3, Elmira 2 Greenville 3, Atlanta 1 Orlando 4, South Carolina 3 Indy 4, Toledo 1 Kalamazoo 7, Florida 5 Fort Wayne 4, Cincinnati 3 Wheeling 4, Brampton 3 Wichita 4, Tulsa 1 Alaska 4, Quad City 3 Utah 5, Rapid City 2 Colorado 3, Idaho 2 SaturdayÂs Games Manchester 5, Elmira 2 Brampton 5, Reading 2 Adirondack 3, Norfolk 0 Florida 5, Kalamazoo 3 Fort Wayne at Indy, 7:35 p.m. Cincinnati 5, Toledo 3 Tulsa at Allen, 8:05 p.m. Missouri at Wichita, 8:05 p.m. Alaska at Quad City, 8:05 p.m. Utah at Rapid City, 9:05 p.m. Colorado at Idaho, 9:10 p.m. SundayÂs Games Elmira at Manchester, 3 p.m. Atlanta at Greenville, 3 p.m. Orlando at South Carolina, 3:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Indy, 3:05 p.m. Wichita at Missouri, 5:05 p.m. Reading at Wheeling, 5:05 p.m. Fort Wayne at Toledo, 5:15 p.m. MondayÂs Games No games scheduledGOLFPGA TOURSHELL HOUSTON OPENSaturdayÂs leaders at Golf Club of Houston, Humble, Texas Purse: $7 million. Yardage: 7,441. Par: 72 (36-36).Third RoundSung Kang 65-63-71„199 Rickie Fowler 64-71-67„202 Russell Henley 67-67-69„203 Luke List 68-71-65„204 Rafael Campos 69-71-68„208 Daniel Berger 70-67-71„208 Kyle Stanley 66-71-71„208 Aaron Baddeley 68-68-73„209 Hudson Swafford 67-67-75„209 Jhonattan Vegas 66-74-70„210 Michael Kim 70-70-70„210 Andrew Loupe 68-70-72„210 Danny Lee 69-69-72„210 Stewart Cink 66-71-73„210 Jason Dufner 68-69-73„210 J.T. Poston 70-71-70„211 Kevin Chappell 72-71-68„211 Andy Sullivan 68-76-67„211 Justin Rose 67-71-73„211 Zac Blair 69-67-75„211 Harold Varner III 68-73-71„212 Robert Garrigus 68-73-71„212 Michael Thompson 70-73-69„212 Jon Rahm 71-72-69„212 Charley Hoffman 71-72-69„212 Charles Howell III 70-71-72„213 Bernd Wiesberger 70-71-72„213 Billy Horschel 68-73-72„213 Tom Hoge 67-72-74„213 D.A. Points 68-71-74„213 Sam Saunders 71-73-69„213 Geoff Ogilvy 68-74-72„214 Peter Uihlein 71-71-72„214 Nick Taylor 69-71-74„214 Patrick Cantlay 70-73-71„214 Chris Wood 73-70-71„214 Keegan Bradley 67-71-76„214 Angel Cabrera 69-69-76„214 Spencer Levin 70-71-74„215 Mackenzie Hughes 72-70-73„215 Robert Streb 77-65-73„215 Troy Merritt 67-75-73„215 Matt Jones 70-72-73„215 Beau Hossler 70-71-74„215 Morgan Hoffmann 71-73-71„215 Kevin Streelman 68-76-71„215 Chad Campbell 71-71-74„216 J.J. Spaun 69-72-75„216 Vaughn Taylor 67-74-75„216 Ryan Blaum 68-74-74„216 John Huh 70-71-75„216 Tony Finau 71-73-72„216 Blayne Barber 72-72-72„216 Andres Gonzales 75-67-75„217 J.J. Henry 71-71-75„217 Tyrone Van Aswegen 69-73-75„217 James Hahn 70-73-74„217 Bryson DeChambeau 71-68-78„217 Johnson Wagner 69-70-78„217 Sean OÂHair 70-74-73„217 Luke Donald 71-71-76„218 Matt Every 69-72-77„218 Grayson Murray 68-75-75„218 Bryce Molder 68-75-75„218 Cody Gribble 75-69-74„218 Phil Mickelson 72-72-74„218 Kyle Reifers 71-71-77„219 Harris English 69-72-78„219 Davis Love III 71-72-76„219 Ben Crane 72-72-75„219Made cut but did not “ nishJimmy Walker 69-72-79„220 Jamie Lovemark 70-72-78„220 Derek Fathauer 71-71-78„220 Ricky Barnes 71-72-77„220 Brendon de Jonge 73-71-76„220 Scott Brown 71-73-76„220 Jason Kokrak 68-70-82„220 Seung-Yul Noh 73-71-77„221 Cameron Tringale 69-75-77„221 Wesley McClain 68-76-78„222 Richy Werenski 72-71-80„223Missed the CutLucas Glover 75-70„145 Adam Scott 68-77„145 Roberto Castro 72-73„145 Chris Stroud 70-75„145 Patton Kizzire 71-74„145 C.T. Pan 73-72„145 Ryan Palmer 70-75„145 Shawn Stefani 72-73„145 Ryo Ishikawa 70-75„145 David Lingmerth 71-74„145 Greg Chalmers 74-71„145 Fabian Gomez 76-69„145 Jim Herman 74-71„145 Chez Reavie 71-74„145 Steve Marino 69-76„145 Ollie Schniederjans 70-75„145 Andrew Johnston 73-72„145 Ben Martin 75-71„146 Ernie Els 71-75„146 Jordan Spieth 69-77„146 Patrick Reed 77-69„146 Chad Collins 72-74„146 Mark Anderson 74-72„146 Riley Arp 72-74„146 Trey Mullinax 73-73„146 Cameron Smith 72-74„146 K.J. Choi 70-76„146 Bud Cauley 73-73„146 Whee Kim 71-76„147 J.B. Holmes 73-74„147 Peter Malnati 75-72„147 Retief Goosen 73-74„147 Mark Hubbard 70-77„147 Freddie Jacobson 75-73„148 Bob Estes 76-72„148 Ken Duke 74-74„148 Boo Weekley 73-75„148 Jason Bohn 74-74„148 Brian Harman 76-72„148 Jason Gore 79-70„149 Smylie Kaufman 76-73„149 Steven Bowditch 74-75„149 Henrik Stenson 74-75„149 Charlie Beljan 73-76„149 Carl Pettersson 70-79„149 Rafa Cabrera Bello 75-74„149 Hunter Mahan 72-77„149 John Senden 74-75„149 Matt Kuchar 73-77„150 Ben Willman 75-75„150 Scott Stallings 80-70„150 Lee Westwood 77-74„151 Martin Flores 72-79„151 Kelly Kraft 75-77„152 Stuart Appleby 79-74„153 Robert Allenby 77-76„153 Nick Watney 76-77„153 Jonas Blixt 75-80„155 Bill Lunde 78-78„156 Rich Berberian, Jr. 74-84„158 Brett Stegmaier 75-86„161LPGA TOURANA INSPIRATIONSaturdayÂs leaders at Mission Hills CC (Dinah Shoure Tournament Course), Rancho Mirage, Calif. Purse: $2.7 million. Yardage: 6,769. Par: 72 (36-36). (a-denotes amateur)Completed Second Round (Suspended on Friday)Lexi Thompson 69-67„136 Michelle Wie 68-69„137 Sung Hyun Park 68-69„137 So Yeon Ryu 68-69„137 Suzann Pettersen 68-69„137 Ha Na Jang 70-68„138 Minjee Lee 70-68„138 Nelly Korda 69-69„138 Inbee Park 69-69„138 Cristie Kerr 67-71„138 Moriya Jutanugarn 69-70„139 Pornanong Phatlum 72-68„140 Paula Creamer 70-70„140 Candie Kung 70-70„140 Lydia Ko 70-70„140 Ariya Jutanugarn 70-70„140 Charley Hull 68-72„140 Karine Icher 67-73„140 Jessica Korda 74-67„141 Jeong Eun Lee 72-69„141 Aditi Ashok 72-69„141 Azahara Munoz 72-69„141 Shanshan Feng 71-70„141 In-Kyung Kim 71-70„141 Jennifer Song 71-70„141 Mi Jung Hur 70-71„141 Pernilla Lindberg 70-71„141 Simin Feng 70-72„142 Anna Nordqvist 70-72„142 Mirim Lee 70-72„142 Chella Choi 70-72„142 Sarah Jane Smith 70-72„142 Jenny Shin 69-73„142 Marina Alex 72-71„143 Megan Khang 72-71„143 Stacy Lewis 71-72„143 Jacqui Concolino 71-72„143 Bo-Mee Lee 71-72„143 Angel Yin 71-72„143 Caroline Masson 67-76„143 Sun Young Yoo 75-69„144 Lee Lopez 73-71„144 Amy Yang 73-71„144 Mel Reid 72-72„144 Angela Stanford 72-72„144 Hyo Joo Kim 72-72„144 Mo Martin 71-73„144 Alison Lee 71-73„144 Sei Young Kim 71-73„144 In Gee Chun 70-74„144 Morgan Pressel 76-69„145 Jing Yan 73-72„145 Juli Inkster 73-72„145 Christina Kim 73-72„145 Eun-Hee Ji 72-73„145 a-Lucy Li 71-74„145 Danielle Kang 71-74„145 Paula Reto 71-74„145 Laura Gonzalez Escallon 71-74„145 Lizette Salas 71-74„145 Ayako Uehara 71-74„145 Haru Nomura 70-75„145 Austin Ernst 70-75„145 Katie Burnett 75-71„146
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Page 4 SP www.yoursun.com Sunday, April 2, 2017 / The Sun2017 MLB SEASON PREVIEW NATIONAL LEAGUE TOT179 1519 14Power rankings Based on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best ranking3 3 5 3 5 4 3 3EASTAMERICAN LEAGUECENTRAL WEST5 3 5 4 123 3 4 2 134 2 3 4 2 1 3 3 133 5 1 4 5 5 5 4 WEST EAST CENTRAL An AL fav orite with perhaps the leagueÂs deepest pitching staff; appear poised to return to the World Series Appear to have all the pieces necessary to make a deep postseason run and possibly contend for a title Finished eight games behind the Indians; closing gap wonÂt be easy, and a lot might depend on whether they stay healthy(out of 20)TOT It will take a while to get used to life without Big Papi, but young core of players puts the them among the early favorites Orioles are hoping their power-laden lineup is enough to overcome a questionable starting rotation; high priority on defense One of the strongest rotations in the AL, but doesnÂt have much depth; will have to overcome the loss of Edwin Encarnacion A lingering question is whether enough was done to improve the overall talent around team leader Evan Longoria A team in transition; plan to start with a nucleus of some young players. Injured SS Didi Gregorius will likely miss “rst month AP SOURCE: Major League BaseballTeams ranked by AP Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick (68-94) Teams listed in order of last seasonÂs “nish (2016 record) BP OFF DEF SP BP OFF DEF SP Yankees(84-78)Rays(89-73)Red SoxBlue Jays(89-73) (93-69)Orioles(81-81)Tigers(59-103)Indians92 3 2 2 71 1 3 2 Seem fully committed to a major overhaul; added several prospects trading away Chris Sale and Adam Eaton over the winter (78-84)Royals(86-75)Twins123 2 4 3 (95-67)Rangers133 4 2 4 Has look of a team that could improve by a few wins, which might be enough to end MLBÂs longest playoff drought (74-88)Angels(84-78)122 5 3 2 Lineup appears to be improved; if starting rotation stays healthy and pitches well, they can return to playoff contention Athletics(86-76)Mariners135 3 2 3 Plenty of question marks up and down lineup, not to mention the pitching staff; can make noise if things break right (94-67)White Sox(87-75)(68-93) (79-82) (91-71)(68-94) (75-87)1410 164 4 4 4175 3 5 4 62 1 1 2 94 2 2 1 5 3 4 2 2 4 3 1 The lineup is probably as good as itÂs ever been; Nats hope to make a second consecutive playoff trip Â… and “nally win a series, too Depth remains a problem, and the minor league system is thin, meaning injuries could sink the season Are still rebuilding and are probably a year away from thinking postseason contention; have modest expectations Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto provide one of the best 1-2 punches at the top of any rotation in majors; deep lineup Have decided on a long-term plan to develop young players; hasnÂt had a winning season since 2010 Coming off their fourth consecutive NL West title; appear to be perhaps the biggest threat to the Cubs dominance in the NL If they can weather early spring injuries, it could be a fruitful season, especially if lights-out closer Greg Holland can return to form Pitching must improve for team to have any hope of challenging the Dodgers and Giants in the West; formidable lineup If the rotation doesnÂt crumble from injuries the way it did last year, the Reds could move up in the standings (78-83)144 4 4 2 Bolstered by a mostly healthy rotation and the signing of Dexter Fowler away from Chicago, they are expected to make rival Cubs earn everything Phillies Nationals CardinalsHave one of baseballÂs deepest rosters; trying to become “rst repeat as World Series winner since Yankees won three in a row (1998-2000)(86-76)195 4 5 5 Brewers(68-94)71 1 2 3 Cubs(73-89)83 1 2 2 Contending in the competitive NL Central is still a ways away, though the franchise is headed in the right directionPirates(87-75)153 3 5 4 GiantsPadres Rockies(69-93)112 3 5 1 DodgersD-backsDidnÂt ex actly throw cash around in hopes of keeping up with Cubs and Cards; margin for error is small if it wants to rebound(103-58)112 3 4 2 Reds(95-67)163 4 4 5 Have enough talent and depth to make another October run; a long list of critical injuries derailed them last year, so better health is crucial Braves(71-91)102 3 3 2 Pitching holds the key to how well they fare this season, especially the geriatric rotation; playoffs a bit of a stretch Marlins Mets Listed in order of 2016 record(69-93)61 3 1 1 The offense has some power, and the bullpen is pretty deep, but the rotation is mostly built on young promise Astros BP OFF DEF SP Starting pitching Bullpen Offense DefenseKEY The Twins had the worst record in the majors last season; the starting pitching ranked 30th out of 30 in wins (37), ERA (5.39) Lost bats of Ian Desmond, Mitch Moreland and Carlos Beltran in the offseason; top of the rotation is set with a healthy Yu Darvish and Cole HamelsComing close in 2016, the Indians are on a mission to end their 69-year drought, but back in the Windy City ƒith the honeymoon over, the Chicago Cubs must focus their attention on becoming the “rst team to win consecutive World Series since the Yankees won three straight between 1998-2000. The Cubs overcame a century of bad history and high expectations to win the franchiseÂs “rst World Series in 108 years in a seven-game classic against the Cleveland Indians. The Tribe now own the longest W Can the Cubbies turn two?N.Y. Yankees N.Y. Yankees Oak. Athletics N.Y. Yankees Chi. Cubs Phi. Athletics Bos. Red Sox N.Y. Giants N.Y. Yankees Phi. Athletics N.Y. Yankees Cin. Reds N.Y. Yankees Tor. Blue Jays 1949-53 1936-39 1972-74 1998-00 1907-08 1910-11 1915-16 1921-22 1927-28 1929-30 1961-62 1975-76 1977-78 1992-935 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2TEAMSEASONSLENGTHWORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP STREAKS RISING STARS SET TO SHINEWhen it comes to the next generation of baseball stars, there are some intriguing players on the horizon. Here are some rookies hoping to have an impact this season: OF Andrew Benintendi Boston Red Sox The 22-year-old, rocketed through BostonÂs minor league system after he was grabbed as seventh overall pick in the 2015 draft. Made it to the majors last August and hit .295 with two HRs and 14 RBIs in 34 games. The speedster was youngest MVP in the history of the Arizona Fall League last year at age 19. He carried that success into spring training, drawing praise for his impressive skills and maturity. Could make it to New York soon. The 6-foot-5 “rstround pick in the 2014 draft drew praise from manager Terry Francona this spring for his bat and improvement in the out“eld. Hit .250 with 15 HRs and 62 RBIs in two minor league stops last season. Dazzled in his “rst stint in the majors last year, going 2-0 with a 2.15 ERA in “ve starts. He was acquired by the Athletics in the August trade that sent Rich Hill and Josh Reddick to the Dodgers. The Cuban slugger was acquired in the blockbuster deal that sent lefty ace Chris Sale to Boston. Could bring his powerful swing and athleticism to the starting lineup at some point this summer. 2B Yoan Moncada Chicago White Sox The Rays got the right-hander in a January trade with the Dodgers. Likely will begin the year with Triple-A Durham. Made his major league debut in September and was 2-0 with a 6.35 ERA in four starts. RHP Jose De Leon Tampa Bay Rays SS Gleyber Torres New York Yankees OF Bradley Zimmer Cleveland Indians RHP Jharel Cotton Oakland Athletics Selected by Arizona with the “rst pick of the 2015 draft. The D-backs traded him to Atlanta six months later and he hit .302 with three HRs and 17 RBIs in 38 games with the Braves last year. Has the look of a budding star. The 23-year-old struggled a bit in his “rst stint in the majors last year, but the 6-foot-8 right-hander looked great this spring. He went 8-3 with a 1.87 ERA in 20 starts at Triple-A Indianapolis in 2016. RHP Tyler Glasnow Pittsburgh Pirates SS Dansby Swanson Atlanta Braves drought in Major League Baseball, having not won a title since 1948. With many critical pieces locked up for years to come and with all of the young talent on display, the Cubs are built for a lengthy run of success. Repeating in baseball is a tall task due to the unpredictable nature of a 162-game schedule, but the Cubs are a clear favorite heading into the season. MILESTONE WATCH3 000 hits 600 home runs 2,500 strikeouts Adrian Beltre Needs 58 hits to join Wade Boggs and George Brett as the only members of the 3,000 Hit Club who played more than half their games at third base. Albert Pujols Nine homers shy of 600 in his career Â… a total only equaled by Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey Jr., Jim Thome and Sammy Sosa. Bartolo Colon HeÂs 135 strikeouts shy of becoming the 33rd member of the 2,500-strikeout club for pitchers. With only 888 career walks, Colon has a good chance to become only the ninth pitcher to “nish with 2,500 Ks and fewer than 1,000 walks.450 saves Francisco Rodriguez Needing 20 saves, itÂs is a good bet the Tigers closer will join Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman and Lee Smith in 2017 as the only pitchers with 450 career saves. A look at some players who are close to historic achievements in 2017: DONÂT STOP BELIEVINGNow that the Cubs have broken baseballÂs oldest curse, whoÂs next? A lot of teams are lurking, waiting to break baseballÂs longest active championship drought. Houston Astros55 Cleveland Indians69 Texas Rangers5619481961*1962*SEASONS Milwaukee Brewers48Washington Nationals48 San Diego Padres481969*1969* 1969**Year franchise entered MLB as expansion team; has yet to win a World Series championship
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While facing a familiar foe is helpful for the short turnaround, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows Mississippi State is a different team from the one the Gamecocks played a month ago. ÂIt does make it easier. ... but for what Mississippi State has done over the past five games, you know, theyÂre much different than they were that sixth game in which we played them in the SEC Tournament championship,ÂŽ Staley said. ÂThe intangible part of it is really hard to get our focus in on it. TheyÂre playing at an all-time high. Morgan William is playing some of the best basketball IÂve ever seen played in a player.ÂŽ William followed a career-best 41-point performance in the regional final, hitting the 15-footer against the Huskies. ÂWe feel like we won it all when we won that game last night, but we know we didnÂt,ÂŽ William said. ÂWe still have unfinished business, and for us to be playing South Carolina, itÂs kind of like, now we get another chance, like we got another chance at UConn, now we get another opportunity to play against South Carolina, but itÂs on a bigger stage and it means more.ÂŽ A couple of tidbits for SundayÂs game: CONFERENCE DOMINANCE: This is the sixth time in NCAA Tournament history that teams from the same conference will play for the national championship. ItÂs the third time for the SEC with Tennessee beating Auburn in 1989 and the Lady Vols topping Georgia in 1996. Maryland beat Duke in an ACC showdown in 2006 and UConn routed Louisville in 2009 and 2013 when both were still in the Big East. TAKING DOWN THE TOP SEEDS: Mississippi State is looking to be the third team in NCAA history to beat three No. 1 seeds. Tennessee did it in 1987 en route to its first title. Louisiana Tech accomplished the same feat a year later. The Bulldogs have already knocked off top-seed Baylor and shocked No. 1 UConn to get to the championship game. MISSING ALAINA: South Carolina center Alaina Coates will be watching from afar. She injured her ankle in the SEC Tournament and hasnÂt been with the team at the Stockton Regional or in Dallas for the Final Four. ÂOur medical staff thought it was best if she didnÂt travel,ÂŽ coach Dawn Staley said. ÂSheÂs got a bright future in basketball at the next level and we donÂt want to risk setting it back potentially with her coming here instead of rehabbing.ÂŽ The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com SP Page 5AP PHOTOSouth Carolina guard Allisha Gray (10), guard Kaela Davis (3) and teammates celebrate during the second half against Stanford in the semifinals of the womenÂs Final Four Friday in Dallas. WOMENÂSFrom Page 1ÂI think itÂs just important to get off to a good start because weÂre in a tough division. We had four teams that finished over .500. You donÂt really want to dig yourself a hole, so, I think itÂs important,ÂŽ Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. ÂI know we talk about the youth, but the veterans have to do their jobs. To me, that is a huge key,ÂŽ Girardi added. ÂIf all the veteran players we have out there go out and do their job, weÂre going to be in good shape.ÂŽ Archer likes what the Rays, whoÂve missed the playoffs the past three years, have done to try to get better, too. Tampa Bay, coming off a last-place finish that was its worst in nine years, focused this winter on bolstering a shoddy bullpen and improving a leaky defense that contributed to last seasonÂs pitching woes. But with several key players „ among them shortstop Matt Duffy, reliever Brad Boxberger and offseason acquisitions Wilson Ramos, Colby Rasmus and Shawn Tolleson „ headed for disabled list, itÂs imperative that a young starting rotation led by Archer raise its performance. ÂI think weÂre super talented,ÂŽ Archer said. ÂWe need to remain healthy, and we have a few guys who need to get healthy, and thatÂll happen in due time. But with our ability to pitch, the upgrades weÂve made ... IÂm really looking forward to it.ÂŽ Tanaka, also making his third consecutive opening-day start, compiled a major league-best 0.38 ERA in spring training. He also has a history of success against the Rays at Tropicana Field, where heÂs won all three of his career starts with a 1.80 ERA. ÂIÂm ready,ÂŽ the Japanese pitcher told reporters in English during New YorkÂs workout in the Rays ballpark on Saturday. ÂItÂs a special day for baseball, the very first game of the season,ÂŽ Tanaka added through a translator. ÂI think itÂs an exciting day for the organization and for the fans, and for myself as well.ÂŽRAYSFrom Page 1By RONALD BLUMAssociated PressBaseball players are wired up. Yankees reliever Dellin Betances wears a sleeve around his elbow to measure stress on a ligament. Chris Coghlan spent spring training with the Phillies using a wrist band to check his sleep and recovery. Others have GPS devices hidden under their uniforms. In 21st-century baseball, digital devices monitor heart rates, skin temperature „ they even track fielderÂs movements, all part of the exponential data explosion used to determine batting orders, pitching changes and defensive shifts. ÂI love to compare what the results say to how I really feel,ÂŽ Coghlan said. ÂAfter three years of data, I enjoy comparing to see how accurate it is. I think that itÂs such a better barometer to measure against than just like, I feel lethargic today.ÂŽ Major League BaseballÂs playing rules committee and the players association approved four wearable technology devices for use during games this year, double the total of last season. The WHOOP heart monitor and Catapult GPS tracker were added to the Motus Sleeve and Zephyr heart monitor. ÂAway teams were getting an hour less sleep than the home teams,ÂŽ WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed said. ÂThatÂs a pretty fascinating finding because so often you hear the home team wins because theyÂve got their crowd behind them or theyÂre playing in a familiar stadium. But our study really showed that actually maybe the home team is just more rested. So we have some teams that are looking at how to improve travel, how to really improve rest and recovery.ÂŽ Not much is left to subjective analysis anymore. Three additional devices have been approved for on-field use during pregame practice: electronic bat sensors produced by Zepp Labs, Blast Motion and Diamond Kinetics. Just a few years ago, managers decided when a player looked hot or not at the plate. Now, a bat donÂt mean a thing if it ainÂt got a sensor on that swing. As part of the unionÂs agreement to approve devices, 40-man roster players have the right to limit who sees the data. They can keep it to themselves or decide which team personnel get to see it. ÂI wouldnÂt allow a front office to say, oh, yeah, he may be low because heÂs played ÂX amount of games in a row, so his recovery not be as good. HeÂs at a higher risk for injury. Maybe we should just give him the day off,ÂŽ said Coghlan, who was released by the Phillies just before opening day. ÂIÂve been not rested and played great, and IÂve been rested and played terrible. It doesnÂt correlate to a performance when it comes to the performing of the game.ÂŽ These gadgets also have been approved for minor leaguers who are not union members and have started to filter down to colleges, high schools and youth ball. It used to be a big deal when Mike Brito was seen with a big radar gun behind the plate at Dodger Stadium, tracking the velocity of pitches. Now Pocket Radar sells a $299 radar gun that is 4.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches and weighs just 4.5 ounces. ÂThatÂs actually a curse word in Little League,ÂŽ said Pocket Radar cofounder Steve Goody, who hears organizers and parents tell him: ÂWe donÂt need kids hurting themselves.ÂŽ ÂIf youÂre concerned about that, do what IÂve done with other people. Work with the kids. DonÂt tell them numbers,ÂŽ he said. ÂYou tell them incremental improvements. ... You went a couple faster, a couple miles an hour, thatÂs fantastic. And you donÂt dwell on the number. You donÂt even tell them the number.ÂŽ Jetsons-type gear isnÂt limited to baseball. CatapultÂs OptimEye S5 computes 1,000 data points per second such as distance, acceleration, directional change and stress. CatapultÂs devices sit between the shoulder blades in a compression shirt and are used by Premier League champion Leicester and hundreds of other clubs in soccer, the NFL and cricket. In baseball, it is being used along with velocity devices. ÂImagine being able to know throughout the course of a game or a pitching session or whatever, how does your intensity change, and maybe how does it change per throw, on a fastball vs. a curve vs. a changeup?ÂŽ Catapult president Brian Kopp said. ÂWe should be able to track within the course of a game when those mechanics and that intensity might be going down as a way to measure when you might be getting tired. And maybe the intensity of your throws are going up because youÂre having to move your body more, but the actual speed on your throw may not be.ÂŽ With every team looking for an edge, these devices have become as common as pine tar rags. Betances has used his in the bullpen, not in regular-season games. The Yankees use WHOOP to get their young minor leaguers thinking about their bodies and proper rest. ÂIt kind of starts them at an early age on the importance of sleep,ÂŽ said Joe Siara, the Yankees manager of peak performance programs. ÂWe will give them feedback on basically how their recovery is to what theyÂre doing throughout the day, and they can change any behaviors, whether itÂs nighttime routine or anything else to improve the score.ÂŽMLB: Wired UpDigital devices the rage in baseballAP PHOTOPhiladelphia Phillies second baseman Chris Coghlan catches a pop fly in the fifth inning of a spring training game in Tampa. Coghlan spent spring training with the Phillies using a wrist band to measure his sleep and recovery. By PAT EATON-ROBBAssociated PressSTORRS, Conn. „ UConn will return to campus from the Final Four on Sunday for the first time in five years without a national championship trophy. But itÂs not like Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma will return with nothing. His team heads into next season with a lot of talent and more experience. Auriemma loses just one starter, senior point guard Saniya Chong, from a team that won its first 36 games and completed an NCAA record 111-game winning streak before losing to Mississippi State in overtime, 66-64, on Friday night in the national semifinals. ÂWhen we started Oct. 15 to where we are today ... these kids were way older than they were supposed to be,ÂŽ Auriemma said. ÂThey should have shown their age early on in the season, November, December, at some point. We just kept playing like older, older players, more mature players.ÂŽ They will be next season. First-team AllAmericans Katie Lou Samuelson and Napheesa Collier will be juniors. Gabby Williams, who made the second team, and Kia Nurse, who made a record 22 3-point shots during the NCAA Tournament, will be seniors. Crystal Dangerfield, who shared point guard duties with Chong, will be a sophomore. ÂWeÂll talk about it as a team and make our minds up to have some changes made to come back as a different team, a better team,ÂŽ Dangerfield said. Azura Stevens, a 6-foot-6 transfer from Duke, and 6-2 Batouly Camara from Kentucky will be eligible to play after sitting out this season. UConn has another top recruiting class led by 6-1 Megan Walker, the consensus national high school player of the year. That group also includes 5-10 guard Andra Espinoza-Walker from New York, 6-foot wing Lexi Gordon from Texas and 5-10 guard Mikayla Coombs from Georgia. The Huskies remained in Dallas on Saturday. With no reason to practice, players spent the day sightseeing, visiting with family and picking up more individual awards. Back in Storrs, there was a sense of shock and disbelief at the student union on campus as fans mulled over the loss. ÂIÂm a little disappointed, but I think it kind of had to happen at some point,ÂŽ said Jennifer Casparino, a freshman from Newington. ÂEveryone was waiting to see how long the streak would go. But I donÂt expect them to lose again any time soon.ÂŽ The Huskies return usually means a parade and a ceremony inside the Gampel Pavilion basketball area. But the school had not announced any plans for any welcomehome festivities on Sunday. Lily Edeen, a freshman from Wallingford, said if fans know when the teamÂs bus will arrive, they probably will be there to greet them. ÂWhat I always say is that this school is cows and basketball, so people are definitely going to continue to support their basketball team,ÂŽ she said. COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UConnAP PHOTOConnecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks with the media following their loss to Mississippi State Friday in Dallas. Huskies have the pieces to start another streak
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The 40-year-old veteran, in his 15th season on NASCARÂs top circuit, hasnÂt won in more than four years. His teammate is 24-yearold Kyle Larson, the early points leader and one of racingÂs rising stars. But McMurray is enjoying a resurgence with three top-10 finishes in the first five races, good for sixth in the standings heading into SundayÂs 500-lap race at Martinsville Speedway. ItÂs a track where McMurray has finished second twice but never won. ÂHere and Sonoma are kind of the two tracks to me that every year that I look the most forward to going to because I feel like IÂve always qualified really well at them and IÂve raced really well,ÂŽ McMurray said Saturday. ÂHonestly, I really donÂt feel like IÂve gotten the finishes I deserved at those two tracks.ÂŽ His second-place finishes on the 0.526mile oval came 11 years apart, and he came up short against two of the best at Martinsville. Jimmie Johnson beat him in 2004 and Jeff Gordon in 2015. Both Hendrick Motorsports drivers have nine victories on the oldest and shortest track on NASCARÂs top series. McMurray will start sixth, his sixth top-10 start in as many races this year. He always watches the previous yearÂs race in preparation, but heÂs philosophical about how much he can control. Gordon had probably a fifth-place car when he won in 2015, McMurray said, but variables come into play late in every race. ÂI think weÂll have a chance to win tomorrow,ÂŽ he said. ÂAre the circumstances going to play out? I donÂt know, but in three weeks, we might go somewhere and have the fifth-best car and we might win there.ÂŽ The improvements in his team, McMurray said, have been three years in the making, or since he started working with crew chief Matt McCall. Some changes in the offseason also have made their midweek work more beneficial. ÂWe changed the structure of our weekly procedure at the shop on meetings. We changed a lot of things and tweaked on it and I feel thatÂs really helped our performance,ÂŽ McMurray said. He even changed the day he comes into the race shop because he didnÂt feel he was using his time Âefficiently or effectively.ÂŽ The changes havenÂt been sweeping, but Â10 little things that I feel have made a difference.ÂŽ A 117-race winless streak can cause whispers about whether a driverÂs best days are behind him. McMurray doesnÂt necessarily think that running well prolongs a driverÂs career. But his current success makes him feel all the work is paying off. ÂIt just seems like every week we get a little quicker in relation to the other cars on the track,ÂŽ he said. ÂItÂs so much fun to come every week when you can compete and run as well as we have.ÂŽ When the time comes to walk away, McMurray has what he thinks is a clear picture of how it will go. ÂI have every intention of being Ricky Rudd,ÂŽ he said. Rudd, a 23-race winner in a 33-year career, retired and apparently has no great need to linger around the garage and tracks. ÂWhen I tell you this is my last one,ÂŽ McMurray said, Âyou guys will never see me again.ÂŽAUTO RACING: NASCARMcMurray enjoying resurgence at age 40AP PHOTOJamie McMurray talks to a crew member in the garage after practice Saturday at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. By STEVEN WINEAssociated PressKEY BISCAYNE „ Johanna Konta lofted a lob off the baseline for a winner on championship point, waited for instant replay to confirm the call and even then hesitated to celebrate the biggest title of her 11-year career. ÂTo be honest, I actually couldnÂt kind of believe it was over,ÂŽ she said with a grin. Seeded 10th, Konta was an unlikely champion, but the Australian-born Briton beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 in SaturdayÂs final at the Miami Open. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer renew their rivalry where it began in the menÂs final Sunday. Konta, a late bloomer at 25, improved to 19-3 this year and will climb to a career-high No. 7 next week. She was the first British woman to reach a Key Biscayne final, a tournament she was unable to qualify for just two years ago. ÂOn paper it looks like a quick turnaround,ÂŽ she said. ÂBut it definitely has been a lot of years and a long time coming.ÂŽ Konta was the more aggressive player in the final and finished with 33 winners, compared with eight for the 12th-seeded Wozniacki. Konta showed her versatility on the final point, drawing Wozniacki to the net with a drop shot and then floating a lob off the back of the line for the clincher. Konta received $1.18 million. Her other titles came at Sydney this year and Stanford in 2016. ÂSheÂs very aggressive,ÂŽ Wozniacki said. ÂShe takes the ball early and stresses the opponent.ÂŽ Both finalists benefited from the absence of eight-time champion Serena Williams, who missed the tournament because of a knee injury. There were thousands of empty seats on a humid afternoon with temperatures in the upper 80s. Meanwhile, tickets sold for more than $500 for the menÂs final Sunday. Nadal and FedererÂs first encounter took place in the round of 32 at Key Biscayne in 2004. Now comes the 37th match between the two champions, and the third this year. Federer beat Nadal in the Australian Open final in January, and in the fourth round at Indian Wells two weeks ago. Six-time champion Novak Djokovic and two-time time champion Andy Murray skipped the tournament because of elbow injuries, which diluted the draw. Even so, itÂs clear Federer and Nadal are back at the top of their game, which whets the appetite for what might be to come in this yearÂs three remaining Grand Slams. ÂItÂs definitely going to be very special playing Rafa here again,ÂŽ Federer said. ÂHopefully itÂs not our last match.ÂŽ The 35-year-old Federer is 18-1 this year, including 6-0 against top 10 opponents. Even so, he said, he came to Key Biscay ne with modest expectations, figuring his recent run of success would be difficult to sustain.PRO TENNIS: Miami OpenKonta upends Wozniacki in “ nalAP PHOTOJohanna Konta, of Britain, poses with the trophy after defeating Caroline Wozniack Saturday in Key Biscayne. STP 500SITE: Martinsville Speedway (.526-mile oval) TV: Fox Sports 1, coverage begins at 12:30 p.m., green ” ag at 2:15 p.m.NASCAR MONSTER ENERGY CUPSTP 500 LINEUP After qualifying on Friday was cancelled, race today, at Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. Lap length: 0.526 mile(Car number in parentheses)1. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 1st. 2. (24) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 2nd. 3. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 3rd. 4. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 4th. 5. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 5th. 6. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 6th. 7. (21) Ryan Blaney, Ford, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 7th. 8. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 8th. 9. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 9th. 10. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, Charter Team 2017 Owner Points 10th. Associated PressHUMBLE, Texas „ Sung Kang s hot a 1-under 71 to hold a three-shot lead over Rickie Fowler after the third round of the Houston Open on Saturday. After shooting a tournament course record 9-under 63 on Friday, Kang took a commanding six-shot lead with a 36-hole tournament record of 129 through two rounds. However, on Saturday, it was FowlerÂs day to chase history, shooting a 5-under 67 to trim KangÂs lead as they head into the final round. After ThursdayÂs 8-under 64, Fowler held a one-shot lead over Kang after the first round, but slipped to fourth on Friday with a 71. He returned to form on Saturday and has a PGA Tour career-best 22 birdies through three rounds. Behind Kang and Fowler at 17-under 199 and 14-under 202 through three rounds, respectively, Russell Henley is 13-under 203 and Luke List is 12-under 204. No one else is within eight shots of Kang. Kang, the 29-year-old South Korean who entered the week ranked No. 202 in the world, could earn an invitation to next weekÂs Masters with a win on Sunday. Playing one hole behind Fowler throughout the day, Kang played in the shadows of FowlerÂs stardom and the roar of the crowd rooting for a big comeback. Kang gave up the lead briefly after a putt lipped out of the hole on 16 by taking a full circle around the cup before sneaking out. On the final two holes of the day, however, it was Fowler who had his share of misfortunes on his putts. He bogeyed on 17 and double-bogeyed on the 18th hole to give Kang a little more breathing room heading into the final round. SundayÂs tee times have been moved up to 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Central with threesomes off split tees to try to avoid heavy thunderstorms and rainfall expected in the late morning to early afternoon. Heavy winds approaching 25-30 mph at times and cloudy skies resulted in much higher scores on Saturday than were seen on Friday, with the average score around 1 over par. Kang will be grouped with Fowler, something both players said they look forward to as they enter the final round. Kang has never led a tournament on the PGA Tour after three rounds. He said he was well aware of FowlerÂs pursuit on Saturday, thanks to the crowd. ÂI heard a lot of noise in front of us so I was like, ÂOh, I know something big is going on up there,ÂÂŽ Kang said. Fowler said heÂs ready to shake off his struggles on the last two holes. ÂI drove it well, hit a lot of fairways, hit a lot of greens and made some good putts,ÂŽ Fowler said. ÂIÂm not looking at the last two holes. It was a great day of golf, and I put myself in a position to win a golf tournament tomorrow.ÂŽ Fowler said he likes the challenge of playing from behind and hopes to put some pressure on Kang. Kang said heÂll be playing conservatively and defensively, especially with the strong possibility of inclement weather on the way. For the third straight day, however, Kang insisted that he doesnÂt have his sights set on earning a last-minute invitation to the Masters. ÂEven if I think about it, itÂs going to happen or not,ÂŽ Kang said with a grin. ÂWhy do I want to think about that? IÂm so tired right now. I have no power to think about anything.ÂŽPRO GOLF: Houston OpenAP PHOTOSung Kang watches his tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the Houston Open Saturday in Humble, Texas. Sung Kang leads Rickie Fowler by 3Associated PressAlways Dreaming had never been on a stage like this before, with both of his previous career wins „ after going 0 for 2 as a 2-year-old „ coming in a maiden race and an allowance race. He wasnÂt bothered. Ridden by John Velazquez, Always Dreaming got the lead at the top of the stretch and held off State of Honor and a hard-charging Gunnevera for the win. The plan all along for Always DreamingÂs connections „ who include Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola „ was to be patient and wait for the right spot, which became the Florida Derby. ÂThe horse has been training exceptionally well,ÂŽ Pletcher said. ÂThat was a very impressive performance.ÂŽ Pletcher won the Florida Derby for the fourth time, and the third time in the past four years. Velazquez also got his fourth Florida Derby crown, all coming in the past nine years. State of Honor was second, those 40 points giving him 62 in the standings and a certain Derby invite. Favored Gunnevera, which already had its spot secure in the Derby, was third. ÂIt was a good race for the next one,ÂŽ Gunnevera trainer Antonio Sano said.HORSE RACING: Florida DerbyAlways Dreaming holds o State of Honor for victory
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New Price $324,888. 941-539-5183. 1010 OPEN HOUSE ENGLEWOOD EAST 7491 ASHTABULA ST. OPEN HOUSE EVERY SUNDAY 12PM-5PM Completely Renovated 2/2/1! New: Air, Granite Countertops, SS Appliances, Carpet, Bath, Freshly Painted Inside & Out. Fenced Yard. $162,000. 941-408-0507 FIVE STAR REALTY OPEN HOUSESÂStop by Five Star Realty to pick up a home tour flyer with directions.ÂŽSunday 4/2/2017: 94 Vivante Blvd #310, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, 1:00PM-4:00PMF OR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS VISIT : WWW FIVESTARREALTY COM / BLOG / FOR SALE BY OWNER Open Sun. 124pm Oyster Creek gated community. Newly refurbished. New kitchen & flooring. 3/2. FREE LIST OF ALL HOMES ANYPRICE...... ANYAREAGREGORYH. UZZLEPA. BROKERASSOCIATEEST: 1987 DIRECT 727-992-5133 REALTYEXECUTIVESAMERICA, INC. CERTFORECLOSUREAGENTS LAKE SUZY SUN. 1-4 11350 SW Courtney Dr. SW Magnificent Kingsway Golf Villa, 3/2 with private 2 Car Garage end unit. Maintenance free Golf Course Community with Pool. Professionally remodeled with an eye to detail, Granite Counters, Wood Floors & Cabinets, etc. Come View You will want to stay. Price Reduced To $279,000 KAREN JOHNSON 941-391-1985 NORTH PORT SAT&SUN. 12-4 6624 Marius Rd. Waterfront Gulf Access, Dock, Pool Updated 3BR/2BA open concept on cul-de-sac w/ Beautiful Views! $229,900 (941)-426-7291 Findthe newYou intheClassifieds! 1010 OPEN HOUSE 3280 STEADMAN ST PT. CHARLOTTE 33980 OPEN SAT NOON 3PM Beautiful 3BR/2BA Home 1420sqft, Ceramic tile, Breakfast Bar & eat in kitchen with Large Lanai and gorgeous Grandfather Oaks for Shade. MAXIM Residential & Commercial Realtors Carol Wade 941-585-9599 ADVANTAGE REALTY INC.OPEN HOUSE TODAY12 PM 3 PM5654 Lady Slipper, N.P. $299,900 Custom 4 Bdr, 3.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage. (North on N. Sumter, Left on Lady Slipper)941-255-5300 800-940-5033www.eraportcharlotte.com Welcome toBAY INDIES RESORT COMMUNITY 950 Ridgewood Avenue Venice, FL 34285 941-485-5441 And BAY LAKE ESTATES 1200 COLONIA LN. EAST Nokomis, FL 34275 941-485-2555TWO55+ RESORTSOFFERING AWIDEVARIETYOFHOMES. BOTHLOCATIONSARE2 MILES FROMTHEBEAUTIFULBEACHESBAYLAKEORBAYINDIES,YOUCHOOSEWHICHLIFESTYLEISRIGHTFORYOU!!! COASTAL CAPE HAZE CONDO OPENHOUSESAT& SUN1-4 PMLRG2B/2BA, ONLY9 YRS OLDBUTTOTALLY REFURBISHEDALL NEW DESIGNERTROPICALFURNITURE,HDWDFLOORS& TILE, FULLY ACCESSORIZEDTOLAST DETAIL. EVERYTHING NEW! TRUETURN-KEY. POO/SPA, TENNIS, CLUBHOUSE. LUXURYRES, VACATION HOME, WINTERRETREATOR RENTALW/UNBELIEVABLE RENTALHISTORY. $179,900. MINUTESTOBEACH/BAY. CALL941-769-0200-DIRECTIONS& GATECODE. Seizethesales withClassified! 1010 OPEN HOUSE ROTONDA WEST 10 CADDY RD3 Bedroom 2 Bath 2 CG Turnkey furnished golf course beauty. Total updating of this home includes NEW FLOORS, DOORS, IMPACT WINDOWS,A/C, KITCHEN AND BATHS. Located on the 8th hole of the Rotonda Hills Golf Course. Offered at $209,000 Shown by appointment. $1500 BUYER REBATE if purchased thoughFLA GOLF PROPERTIES INC 941-698-4653 13340 SW Pembroke Ci N. LAKE SUZYOpen Sat & Sun 11am-3pm 3/2/2 Perfect snow bird location. FSBO $209,900 217-369-0436 OPEN SAT & SUN 12-3 PM 26336 NADIR RD #112/2 Golfer's Dream Condo with magnificent panoramic views of Deep Creek Golf Course. No tunnel vision here this unit is bathed in sunlight from all sides including 20 FT ceiling w/ skylights. $112,500FLA GOLF PROPERTIES INC 941-698-4653 Getthe Getthe WordoutWordoutAdvertise Advertise inthe inthe Classifieds! Classifieds! 1000REAL ESTATEÂWe Are Pledged To The Letter And Spirit of U.S. Policy For The Achievement Of Equal Housing Opportunity Throughout The Nation. 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Page 2 The Sun Classified E/N/Cads.yoursun.netSunday, April 2, 2017 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE NORTH PORT 6440 Malaluka Road. Enjoy the view of the canal, open concept living, dining and kitchen with two spacious bedrooms. 1,220 square feet. Furniture inclÂd. Motivated Seller. Please contact Kristine Dorward 514-618-0360. NORTH PORT ENCHANTING DOLLHOUSE ON HUGE LOT IN THE HEART OF NORTH PORT. 2/1 + den/office. NEW laminate floors, NEW roof, freshly re-stuccoÂd exterior, NEW electrical panel, NEW hot water heater, NEW carport, NEW kitchen range and microwave. Extended drive-way. Public water & sewer! No deed restrictions! Conveniently located near Warm Mineral Springs, shopping and restaurants. REDUCED $104,900 Patty Gillespie Remax Anchor 941-875-2755 PENDING NORTH PORT 2509 Cartright LOVINGLY MAINTAINED 1500 SF 3/2/2 WITH ENCLOSED LANAI on FENCED CORNER LOT. Minutes to all amenities, schools, I-75. PAMPERED BEAUTY! ROOMY COMFORT! This house is devoted to everyday enjoyment in a choice neighborhood! $173,000 Patty Gillespie REMAX Anchor 941-875-2755 REDUCED! PORT CHARLOTTE SHANGRI-LA! 1161 Presque Isle Dr. Absolutely STUNNING tranquil low-maintenance back yard highlights this immaculate 2000+ SF 3/2/2 AND detached 1-car garage (with remotes) on 1400 SF fully fenced corner lot in one of Port Charlotte's finest neighborhoods. Totally redone and updated five years ago! NOT in flood zone! No deed restrictions! City Water! AWESOME ESCAPE FROM THE ORDINARY! $199,900 Patty Gillespie, Remax Anchor 941-875-2755 PENDING ADVERTISE! PORT CHARLOTTE 12588 Chamberlain Blvd, Light, bright, airy open floor plan in this 2006, 1600 SF 3/2/2 on oversized lot Screened garage and front entry! Hurricane shutters! Extended granite counter tops, and breakfast bar! SS appl!All tile thruout, except bedrooms! Walk-in closets in all bdrms! NEW AC! $199,900 Patty Gillespie Remax Anchor 941-875-2755 P a r k L i k e S e t t i n g PORT CHARLOTTE 362 LASAYETTEDR. 3/4 BDRM., 2 BATHHOMEW/ OPENFLOORPLAN! KITCHEN HASBREAKFASTBAR, GRANITE& SS APPLIANCES. LOADEDW/ UPGRADES! WARM& INVITING! 1835 SQ. FT. $174,900. NOW$169,900. 941-204-7039 REDUCED!! 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE NOKOMISCALUSA LAKES PRIVATE3 BEDROOM, 3 FULL& 2 PARTIALBATHS, 2 CARGARAGE, POOL HOMEONGOLFCOURSE! 4100 SF. NEWFLATTILEROOFIN2015! OFFICE& MORE!! $695,000. DOUGPARKS, MICHAELSAUNDERS& CO. 941-400-9087 NORTH PORT LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 2183 Hopwood Rd Mere minutes from schools, parks, shopping and dining, with quick access to I-75, world-class fishing and golf! Move-in-ready 1300 SF '05 3/2/2 with open split floor plan, NOT in flood zone! No deed restrictions! OWNER IS SITTING ON A SUITCASE WAITING TO MOVE. HURRY! $167,000 Patty Gillespie, REMAX Anchor 941-875-2755 NORTH PORT 3172 Bellefonte Ave., QUALITYWALKER-BUILT1500 SF 3/2/2/ WITHSOLAR-HEATEDSALT-WATERPOOLONFULLYFENCEDLOT INAGREATFAMILYNEIGHBORHOOD. SECURITYSYSTEM. FRENCHDOORS. NEW $14K SAFE-STEPTUB/SHOWERINMASTERBATH. NEW APPLIANCES, HOTWATER HEATER& WATERSOFTENER. NODEEDRESTRICTIONS! NOTINFLOODZONE! $207,000Patty Gillespie, Remax Anchor 941-875-2755 NORTH PORT 3513 Cuthbert, Spectacular custom-built, energy-saving executive residence with 2400 SF under air, 3bd/2ba + den/office, on lushly landscaped lot in upscale neighborhood close to all amenities. Granite! Walk-in pantry! Central vac! Whole house solar and solar hot water heater. NOT in flood zone! No deed restrictions! $279,900 Patty Gillespie Remax Anchor 941-875-2755 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE ENGLEWOOD 2Br/2Ba/2Cg, w/ Lg. scr. lanai. Prestigious Windward, Cape Haze, $210,000 Principals 941-214-5285 FOR SALE $29,995 Oakview Estates 6 Months discounted Rent $199 a month All Offers Expire 06/30/17 844-8372393 EHO www.oakviewfl.com HARBOUR OAKS a Gated community within Deep Creek! Custom Built Pool Home, featuring 3/2/2.5, den/office. This gated community offers sidewalks, tree lined streets, street light etc. Please call Cindy Niccolls Century 21 Almar 941-421-4041 GETRESULTS USECLASSIFIED! I BUY HOUSES. FAST CASH! 941-270-3840 NORTH PORT 5348 CHAPLIN TER PERFECT, TOP TO BOTTOM, INSIDE & OUT! Custom 2100 SF 3/2.5/2 with top-of-the-line EVERYTHING, on lushly landscaped lot, mere minutes to all amenities, yet with a private "country" setting. Owners doubled the storage, electric & lighting, doubled the RO on drinking water! High impact windows thruout! Gutters all around! Poolplanned, with pool bath and outside shower already in place. Large lanai with porcelain tile overlooking serene backyard setting! NOTHING COMPARABLE AT THIS PRICE! $264,900 PATTY GILLESPIERemax Anchor 941-875-2755 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE $169,900.New Custom Homes From $169,900. on Your Lot or Ours. Custom 3/2/2, 1600+ sf., Classic Series. Prompt Delivery. Reliance Project Mgm`t Call Today For Plans & Your Tour! CGC#1512533 941-468-8300 DEEP CREEK 26180 Copiapo Circle 33983. Just Completed! New Construction! 3/2/3 + Den. 1875 sq. ft. Granite, Tile Floors, Wood Cabinets, Crown Moulding, Tray Ceilings. Loaded w/ Upgrades! $269,900. 239-826-5440 DEEP CREEK3/2/2 All updated, 2279sq., Pool & Landscape, Travertine floors, Waterfall garden, and much much MORE! Kim McIntyre Remax Anchor 941-661-3153 DEEP CREEK Golf Course Only available new home on Deep Creek golf course. Gorgeous view, beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage, 2,000 sq.ft. Completion date 4/17 $329k, 941-626-7682 GreatDealsin theClassifieds! ENGLEWOOD Built 2006 3/2/2 w/ Family Room, Vaulted Ceiling, New Appliances, Shed, Fenced Yard, No Deed Restrictions or Flood Zone. Community Boat Launch, $229,000 941-474-7030 (Owner/Agent) 1010 OPEN HOUSE VENICE 4/4/2 19267 Kirella Street Expansive water view and huge lanai with built in lighting. OPEN HOUSE, Sun, 4/2, 1-4p. West Villages Realty. $449,000 941-460-3179 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE SELLING YOUR HOME, CONDO, OR LOT? WE CAN HELP YOU. Advertise your home, condo, or lot with us and reach over 150,000 readers in Charlotte, Sarasota, & DeSoto Counties and online everyday. Ask about our 90 day special. Call one of our classified experts for all the details at 866-463-1638 Realtors Welcome! 4.5 % COMMISSION!WhenYou List Your Home + You Get 2 Full Time Agents!Jeff Runyan941-979-2843NO Hidden Fees! Re/Max Palm F i n d i t i n t h e C l a s s i f i e d s 1010 OPEN HOUSE OPEN SUN. 12-3 PM 3707 Albacete Cir., Punta Gorda Burnt Store Villas 2/2/2 plus den. $175,000 Linda Mazner Michael Saunders & Co 239-633-1970 ENGLEWOODOPENHOUSESOPENSUNDAY1-3 24 HOURMANNEDGATE10 MINTOBEACHLOWMONTHLYFEES3 GREAT HOMES SANDY HILTON TALL PINES REALTY 941-223-5288 SUN., 04/02/17 12-3PM 5073 Ackley Terrace, P.C. Waterfront living at its FINEST! 3/2/2 Pool home. $375,000 Bob & Darlene Gravatt REALTORS 941-391-3989 SUN., 04/02/17 1-4PM 1135 La Palma Ct, P.G. 3/2/2 2028 SF Great location Sail boat water on a tip lot. Pat Vasquez, REALTOR 941-889-8753 PORT CHARLOTTE SUN. 1-4 19231 Edgewater Dr. 3/2 Completely updated home. Must See to Appreciate! $249,000 Robbie Sifrit, Remax Anchor 941-628-4761 VENICEOPEN SUN. 1-4 OR BY APPOINTMENT 638 Bird Bay Dr. East #109 1st Floor 2/2 Newly Renovated Condo New Cabinets, Upgraded SS Appliances, Sandstone Counter, Sink & Breakfast Bar, Large Neutral Ceramic Tiles Throughout, Plantation Shutters Baths Remodeled! Large Closest, Storage Room, 2 Lanais & Laundry. 1 Covered & Plenty of Parking! Bird Bay Village Offers a VERY Active Community w/ Amenities ie: Executive Golf Course, NEW Clubhouse, Pools, Tennis, Gym, Library & Boardwalk Overlooking Robert`s Bay/Curry Creek! A Must See! $162,900. 941-587-9114
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Sunday, April 2, 2017ads.yoursun.netE/N/C The Sun Classified Page 3 1040 CONDOS/VILLAS FOR SALE PUNTA GORDA ISLES 2/2 WATERFRONTINC. DOCK&LIFTQUICKACCESSTOHARBOR! $189,900 BARBMCHENRY941-833-1667 COLDWELLBANKERSUNSTARREALTY PUNTA GORDA ISLES 2/2/1 FIRST FLOOR Waterfront Condo w/ Tray Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Granite Counters, Custom Paint, Deeded Dock w/ 10K Lb. Boat Lift, Hurricane Shutters, New A/C, Community Pool, Preserve View & Great Sunsets! $295,000. Elaine Martin, Coldwell Banker Sunstar Fishermen`s Village Office 941-661-4800 PUNTA GORDA ISLES Beautiful 2/2 Waterfront Condo w/ Deeded Dock in the Desirable Gateway Complex! Stunning Split Bedroom Interior w/ Remodeled Kitchen, Lots of Closet Space & Lanai Balcony. Quick Access to Charlotte Harbor & the Peace River! $183,500. Sharon Kerr 941-286-7315 Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty PUNTA GORDAEmerald Point, Top Floor w/ Outstanding Views! 2/1 Condo w/ Boat Slip. Access to the Gulf! Totally Remodeled! New A/C, SS Appliances Incl. Washer & Dryer. $139,900. 813-480-7561 ROTONDA 2/2/1,Villa On Small Lake. Screened Lanai & patio. Nicely Furnished $149,400. 941-769-7871 Classified=Sales To Advertise in The Showcase of Homes Please Call 866-463-1638 or Email; special@sunnewspapers.net 1090 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE VENICE RANCH MOBILE HOME ESTATESWALKING DISTANCE TO PUBLIX & CVS No Dogs, Cats ok! Call Jane 941-488-5672 www.VeniceRanch.com 2br/1ba 12x56 Furnished Neg. Asking $13,000.00 2br/2ba 24x40 Furnished Asking $21,800.00 1040 CONDOS/VILLAS FOR SALE DEEP CREEK LAKE FRONT 2BR/2BA+ den & cp 1250sf, Built in 2005 New tile carpet & paint. Only $139,900. 941-268-6820 FOR SALE BY OWNER Circle Woods of Venice 2br/2ba furnished detached condo. FL room & many upgrades. Many activities including 2 pools and Jacuzzi. 4 Miles to Manasota Beach. Close to shopping. Show By appointment. Asking $169,900. Call 941-4930156 or Cell 941-525-6293 HERITAGE OAK PARK-PC 3/3 1463 SQFT. 2NDFLOORENDUNIT. VAULTEDCEILINGS, ONCANAL. LIKENEW. POOL/CLUB-HOUSE. REDUCED $169,900 941-833-1667 COLDWELLBANKERSUNSTARREALTY LAKE SUZY This 3/2.5/3 Spectacular Home is Located in Kingsway Country Club on a Premium Lakefront, Golf Course Lot w/ Over $132K in Upgrades! WOW! Incredible Great Room, Wrap Around Wet Bar Lanai w/ Hot Tub. Quartz Counter Kitchen, Master Suite w/ Jetted Massage & Rain Shower. Pristine Insided & Out! Air Conditioned Workshop w/ Golf Cart Entrance. Lots of Storage! $359,900. Sharon Kerr 941-286-7315 Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty NORTH PORT CONDO SANTALUCIALUXURYMODEL, 2B/2B SPLITFLOORPLAN, ENDUNIT. COMMUNITYHAS HEATEDPOOLWITHCABANA ANDGRILLFORLOTSOFENTER-TAINING. DON'TDELAYMAKE YOURAPPOINTMENTTODAY!!! $144,900 Debra VillariBerkshire Hathaway609-458-4627 PENDING PORT CHARLOTTE 3/2.5 Fully Furnished Waterfront Condo Boasting Private Gated Grounds, Pool, Spa, Tropical Landscape. Close to All! Wood Cabinets, Granite Counters, 1831 sf. Private Waterfront Lanai. Private Docks Available. $299,000. Elaine Martin, Coldwell Banker Sunstar Fishermen`s Village Office 941-661-4800 PENDING!! Seizethesales withClassified! PUNTA GORDA 2/2 Fully Furnished Condo w/ Community Pool! Now is the Time to Buy! Supurb Location, Walk to Fishermen`s Village, Watch the Sunsets, Walk to Gilchrist Park. $244,000. Elaine Martin, Coldwell Banker Sunstar Fishermen`s Village Office 941-661-4800 1040 CONDOS/VILLAS FOR SALE FANTASTIC CHARLOTTE HARBOR VIEWS! Burnt Store Marina Grande Isles UNIT605 3321 SUNSETKEYCIR. 3/3. $339,999.CALLMEDIRECTFORAN APPOINTMENTTOSEE! John Gruca, 941-676-2665 Coldwell Banker Sunstar COASTAL CAPE HAZE CONDO OPENHOUSESAT& SUN1-4PMORBYAPPT. STUNNING, VERYLG2B/2BARECENTCONSTRUCTIONYET TOTALLYANDCOMPLETELY RE-DONE, HARDWOOD FLOORSANDTILETHROUGH-OUT. ALL NEW DESIGNER TROPICALFURNITURE&FULLYACCESSORIZEDMINUTESTOBEACH/BAY,GATEDRESORTLIVINGW/ LAVISHAMENITIES: HEATED POOL/SPA, FITNESSCENTER,TENNIS, VOLLEYBALL, EXEC STYLECLUBHOUSE/BAR&MORE. LUXURYRESIDENCE,VACATIONHOME, CARE-FREE WINTERRETREATORRENTAL W/UNBELIEVABLERENTAL HISTORY. LOWTAXES/FEES. PETFRIENDLY, ONLY$179,900. CALL941-769-0200 FOR DIRECTIONS& GATECODE. AREYOUONLINE? INCREASEYOUR EXPOSURE! Addyourinternetaddress toyouradforalittleextra! DEEP CREEK 2/2/1 Turn-Key Furn. Condo. Breakfast Area, Large Pantry, Great Room, Large Screened Private Lanai. Home is Located Behind Gated Entrance to Heritage Lakes. Pool, Clubhouse & Community Amentities Galore! $117,900. Diana Hayes, Coldwell Banker Sunstar 941-740-4899 DEEP CREEK Rarely & Lightly Used 3/2/CP End Unit Condo Shows Like New! Spacious, Nicely Appointed Kitchen Offers Lots of Counter & Cabinet Space. Volumn Ceilings, Tile Balcony Lanai, Heated Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Walking Paths & MORE! $149,750. Sharon Kerr 941-286-7315 Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty DEEP CREEK In Heritage Park 3/3/2 2nd Floor Condo/Villa w/ Phenomenal Lake View. Elevator, Den, Eat-In Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar, Sizable Master Suites w/ Twin Walk-In Closets. Brand New Carpet! Htd. Pool, Stunning Clubhouse, Fitness Ctr., Tennis & MORE! $239,900. Sharon Kerr 941-286-7315 Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty 1030 WATERFRONT HOMES NORTH PORT6289 Morning Ave. This charming well kept home is located on the Big slough canal. Updated electric panel, A/C & roof two years old, still under warranty. $195,000. TERRYL CARL, KW on the Water 941-962-7922 PLACIDA4/2/2+Pool ICW, Big Views,Dock,2 Lifts RV garage,2 Suites,kitchens Granite, Tile, $1,100,000 Sue and Jim RESKE PARSLEY-BALDWIN REALTY 941-276-4219 PORT CHARLOTTESPECTACULAR2/2/2 WATERFRONTPOOL HOMEON THEPELLAMWATERWAY! WELLMAINTAINED! FORMALLIVING& DININGROOMS. UPDATES! NEAT, CLEAN& WELLLANDSCAPED! $349,000 DEBSESTILIO941-391-1873 COLDWELLBANKERSUNSTARFISHERMEN`SVILLAGEOFFICE PORT CHARLOTTE SPECTACULAR4/3/2 W/ MAGNIFICENTPOOL& SAILBOATHARBORWATERVIEWS!! PRIVATEDOCK, BOATLIFT& SMALLBEACH! 2 MASTERS(POSSIBLEIN-LAWSUITE). $975,000. Polly Green, Coldwell Banker Sunstar 941-875-3773 PORT CHARLOTTELOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Beautiful Remodeled 3/2/2 Heated POOL Home on 3 Cul-de-Sac Lots w/ Panoramic View of the Myakka River & Paar Waterway! Open Kitchen, Family Room w/ Fireplace, Walk-in Closet in Master Suite. Seawall, Dock & Lift. $570,000 Sharon Kerr 941-286-7315 Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty REDUCED! ROTONDA 3/2/2 Waterfront home with large fenced in yard. Furniture and Appliances included. By Owner $195,000 941-662-6250 1035 GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY North Port 5394 White Ibis (Heron Creek), 1638 SF Villa 3/2/2 with screened lanai overlooking wonderfully private view of the lake in gated golf community. Heron Creek just completed a make-over of the 27 hole championship golf course. NOT in flood zone. No CDD fees. YOUR TICKET TO PARADISE! $238,500 Patty Gillespie, Remax Anchor 941-875-2755 NEEDCASH? 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE PUNTA GORDA PEACE RIVERSHORES ,163 Dee Pl 33982, 5/8 acre fenced in Shed & Carport, 2+ Bdrms, 1 1/2 Bths, Lg Laundry Rm, New cabinets, Tile countertops. Large Shed wired 240V, $129,000. 941-628-6496 REDUCED PUNTAGORDA, BURNTSTOREMEADOWS. BRANDNEW3/2.5/3 POOLHOME. LOTSOFUPGRADES! REDUCED$339,900BARBMCHENRY941-833-1667 COLDWELLBANKERSUNSTARREALTY ROTONDA3/2/2 POOLHOME. QUIETSTREET$219KCALLTERRYLONGALWAYSLONGONSERVICE TOFINDOUTWHATYOUR HOMEISWORTH. KELLERWILLIAMSREALTYGOLD941-830-2347 SOUTH VENICE3/2/1, 27`X37` LANAIW/ ADD`LKITCHEN. TILECOUNTERSINHOUSEKITCHEN. FENCEDYARDINPRIVATESETTING. ALLAPPL. INCL. 5 MIN. TOBEACH! LOTSOFROOMTOENTERTAIN! $222,900. 941-497-4030 SOUTH VENICE2 NEW HOMES TO BE BUILT! 3/2/2 SPLITPLAN. NEARBEACHYETQUIETAREA! CLOSE TOAMENITIES! STILLTIMETOPICKYOURCOLORS& OPTIONS! $280KSARASOTAREMODELINGINC.941-893-7326 VENICE2/2/2 in East Gate REDUCED! Great Opportunity! City Utilities. Many Upgrades! Enclosed Yard w/ RV Parking. $218,500. Elzia Phillips, Gulf Shores Realty 941-223-3344 1030 WATERFRONT HOMES ESTATE ON LEMON BAY 4 BED, 3-1/2 BATH, OVERSIZED3-CARGARAGE, ANDLARGE ATTACHEDLUXURYGUEST APARTMENT. 180 DEGREE VIEWSOVERWIDESTPARTOFLEMONBAY. NEWHIGHEST QUALITYDESIGNERPOOLAND SPAWITHCABANABATH. NEWHEAVYDUTYDOCK. THIS DESIGNERINTENSIVEHOME SHOWSLIKEAFEATURED PROPERTYINARCHITECTURALDIGEST. VIEW VIDEO & MORE AT:WWW.LEMONBAY.INFO$1,259,000 SHOWNBYAPPOINTMENTONLY. OWNERFINANCINGPOSSIBLE. 941-769-0200 1020 HOUSES FOR SALE PORT CHARLOTTE BRAND NEW 3/2/2 Homes $189,900 $194,900 HENRY GUSTAF A CLEAR CHOICE REALTY941-204-8213 PORT CHARLOTTE FL LIFESTYLE IS EPITOMIZED IN THIS 1700 SF 2/2/2 CANAL-FRONT POOL HOME ON LUSHLY LANDSCAPED LOT IN MUCH SOUGHTAFTER SECTION OF PORT CHARLOTTE! WHOLE-HOUSE ACCORDIAN HURRICANE SHUTTERS! NO DEED RESTRICTIONS! CITY WATER! Solar-Heated Screened /Caged Pool Overlooking Tranquil Freshwater Canal. Quiet neighborhood featuring beautiful homes with easy access to shopping, restaurants, world-class fishing and golf. $199,900 Patty Gillespie RE/MAX Anchor 941-875-2755 PORT CHARLOTTE Large Beautiful 4/2/2 w/ Encl.Pool! Room for RV, Boat & Trailer in Driveway. New Metal Roof. Granite Kitchen, Fireplace, 3 Jacuzzis! All Tile! Close to Everything! $275,000. Owner Financing Possible. 941-763-9315 PORT CHARLOTTE Sec 15 143 Appian Street 3/2.5/2 Pool Home, 2282 sqft., New Paint, Tile, Bathrooms, Cabinets, Lighting, S.S. Appliances, Large Fenced Lot, .50 acre, Hurricane shutters. Newer A/C. Was $314,000, Now $278,000 801-776-0059 $40,000 Improvements PORT CHARLOTTE Squeakly Clean 3/2/1 with New Roof! Quick Access to What You Need! Great Starter Home or 2nd Home For Snowbirds. All Appliances Stay. Nice Screened Lanai, Partially Fenced. $134,595. 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House Solid dark wood Ex cond. $75 941-391-6334 ROLL TOPDESK with chair $300 941-697-1950 ROLLTOP DESK dark oak color 25 years old 5 drawers 8 cubbyholes $85 217-433-5044 SLEEPER SOFA 77X34X30 queen size light color plaid fabric $100 941-202-3437 SOFA & LOVESEAT Lane, Leather, matching, Ex cond. $495 941-268-0917 SOFA 81Â leather,gc $185 941-766-0857 SOFA BLACK LEATHER Dual reclining ends.Minor wear $75 269-313-0070 SOFA/LOVESEAT & Chair Natuzzi Teal Leather~VG Cond $425 941-613-2434 SOFABED Floral Nice off white wicker ends & floral cushions. $90 269-313-0070 STRESSLESS RECLINER with Ottoman by Ekornes in Blue Leather $299 941-496-7720 TABLE MARBLE TOP Mahogany 33ÂŽX22ÂŽX28ÂŽ $130 941-624-0364 TABLE 30ÂŽX31ÂŽ Mahogany/4 colorful songbirds decorate top $80, OBO 941-624-0364 TABLE SET WICKER Outdoor Resin. w/4chairs Round with glass top. $450 860-810-4174 TABLE, 5ÂRound, light, folding legs. $75 941-496-9252 TABLE COFFEE/COCKTAIL Wood. Excellent Condition. $45, OBO 941-629-6374 TABLES SIDE (2) TV CARTS (2) wall art (4) starting at $10, OBO 941-202-3437 TABLES, 2 Dark Wood end tables Vintage, Heritage furn $125 941-627-6542 TABLES, Coffee and End Set Glass Coffee and two end tables $90, OBO 401-338-8750 WICKER SET Outdoor Resin Loveseat matching coffee & end table. $200 860-810-4174 WOOD CHEST 3x18. restored. w/blk. hinges. ex.cond. $65 941-235-2203 6038 ELECTRONICS CD/DVDCHANGER 5 speaker, 5CD/DVD changer, srnd snd system. $45 941-876-1972 CD/DVDPLAYER w/ radio & surround sound speakers $85 941-743-0649 DESKTOP SPEAKERS, Hardon Kardon. Reduced again! $40, OBO 941-697-8598 DVD PLAYER, SAMSUNG New, model BD-JM57 $65 941624-0928 JABRA CRUISER Car/Hands Free Talking Like Nu w/Booklet $65, OBO 253-678-9161 JITTERBUG SMART PHONE by GREAT CALL. $75 941-889-7592 MAGNETIC BASE, mobile CB antenna and SWR meter. $20 941-575-7793 MODEM ROUTERS (2) WIFI for Verizon/Frontier Communications, each $50 941-275-5837 PLAYSTATION 2 w/4 games $50, OBO 941-661-7158 WALKIE TALKIE SET never used $60 941-218-4502 6035 FURNITURE BOOKCASE RATTAN 72X36X12 off white excellent condition $100 941-275-5837 BUFFET WOOD veneer $10 941-451-3958 CHAIR & OTTOMAN ÂEthen AllenÂŽ, navy, soft lthr $299, OBO 941-624-2105 CHAIR FUTON reclines to single bed, ash wood excellent condition. $100 941-769-4935 CHAIR RATTANswivel rocker beige cushions pale green print $35 941-224-5464 CHAIRS, 4 KITCHEN Chairs. Recently reupholstered. $100 941-493-0927 CLUB CHAIR swirl & rock. Like NEW. $60 941-889-7592 COFFEE TABLE Beautifulglass top, with metal base. $35 941-766-1536 COFFEE TABLES(6) various sizes and shapes starting at $10, OBO 941-202-3437 COMPUTER ARMOIRE Desk Sauder, Oak Finish $25 941-662-9228 COUCH &LOVESEAT Floral print ask less 1/3 original cost $325, OBO 941-408-7535 COUCH Ashley Couch & Bedrm. Set, End Tables, Lamps, Table & Chairs, Cabinet & Electric Fireplace (715)-892-6305 COUCH, Brown, 3-cushion $60 941-456-7396 COUCH/LOVESEAT BEIGE 82x38x32 & 64x38x32 fabric $200, OBO 941-275-5837 DESK FOUR drawer 4 drawer desk, stained turqoise,like new $85 530-488-0215 DESK, ROLLTOP Oak. Excellent condition. In Punta Gorda. $375, OBO 207-436-1157 DINETTE SET like new all wood 30ÂŽ table top & 2 handmade chairs $150 941-202-3437 DINETTE TABLE Wood, Counter Height, Round, w/4CH.. $375, OBO 941-627-6780 DINING SET, American Drew 6 chairs. Tropical look, man size seats $499 941-627-6542 DINING TABLE Rattan 48ÂŽ round like new. $55 580-618-2237 DINING TABLE Solid wood lt. oak 41x54 rect.expandable PC $25 269-313-0070 DINNING SET 66X42X30 oak table, 6hand made round chairs $350, OBO 941-275-5837 DRESSER Tripple W/framed mirror White like new $95 941-391-6334 ENT CTR 7ÂHx89ÂŽWx22ÂŽD, custom 3pc solid oak ltd 40ÂŽTV pd.4K LN $495 941-697-0501 ENTERTAINMENT CNTR 3pcs Light color I/2in+thickpresswood $75 941-697-7364 FILING CABINET Sauder LateralOak finish, 2 drawers $50 941-662-9228 HEAD BOARD Queen, white wicker 1/3 orig.cost $175 941-408-7535 I BUY FURNITURE Or anything of value! 941-485-4964 KITCHEN TABLE with 6 chairs Wrought Iron $499 941-380-9212 LAZ-Y-BOY rocker recliner arm chair maroon color $75 941-697-1950 LIVING ROOM TABLES $100 941-380-9212 LOVE SEAT Flexsteel Beige. 2 Recliners. Excellent cond. $425, OBO 941-697-8598 LOVE SEAT very good condition, blue and cream color $100 941-258-6493 MATTRESS King size 2box springs & frame Ex cond. $250 941-391-6334 MATTRESS, QUEEN & BOX. Brand New Will Sell $175. Also Have KING. 941-629-5550 6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS MATTRESS TWIN Sealy LuxFirm innerspring, sparejust took off plastic $50 941-474-7866 MEMORY FOAMMATTRESS 4in orig pd $200 $65 941-286-1170 MICROWAVE Spacemaker XL1800 W/Mounting Bracket, Bisque $50 941-676-2019 MIRROR STRIPS, beveled edges, 2 pieces, each 4ÂŽwide x 54ÂŽlong $15 941-575-7793 OFFICE CHAIR 5 wheels, gc $15, OBO 941-766-0857 PANS Waterless Stainless set ($20-$30 per) $125, OBO 941-769-4935 PFALTZGRAFF SERVICE for 8 Rosalinda pattern mint condition. $60, OBO 941-697-0987 PICTURES,SEVEN 14 X 19 Great for office. $28 941-889-7592 RUG ORIENTAL clean 6X9 floral design on yellowish background $75 941-275-5837 RUG REVERSIBLE 8Âx11Â color Beige Rust, never used. $75, OBO 941-697-0987 SILVERWARE, WOODEN Chest, tarnish proof lined $10 941-627-6542 TOASTER OVEN Sunbeam. new. w/book. medium size. $15 941-235-2203 TRASH CARRIER white $24 941-426-1088 TURKEYFRYERELECTRIC Uses reg or pnut oil. Used twice. Very clean. $35 715-439-0459 VACUUM BISSELL Used, good cond, upright. Venice area $24, OBO 941-492-2252 VACUUM Kirby 5 YR. ALL ACCESS. INC. PLUS SHAMPOOER $250, OBO 941-451-8793 VACUUM Sanitaire Upright Electrolux $69, OBO 941-486-8388 VERTICAL BLINDS 108ÂŽL X 84ÂŽH NIB cost 240 cream color $100 941-585-8149 WALL CLOCK W/Westminster chimes sterling+noble ex cond $35 941-743-0582 WALL DECOR Sailing Ships wall plaque. $50 502-3878417 WALL PLAQUE 62ÂŽh x 24ÂŽw ivory w/ flowers & floral border $60, OBO 941-624-0364 WALL PRINT ÂThe SwampÂŽ wall print-very nice. $35 502-3878417 WASHER DRYER Kenmore 24 stacked 2015 barely used. $400 863-241-9512 6031 HOLIDAYITEMS ÂANNALEEÂŽ 7ÂŽ rare doll ÂBunny KidÂŽ, mint w/tag $50 on computer. $15 941-639-1517 CHRISTMAS VILLAGE Dickens, Orginal in box. Can text pic. $225 253-678-9161 6035 FURNITURE BAR STOOLS 3 stools, metal, swivel padded seats, call for details. $200 352-544-7148 BARSTOOLS Wicker Swivel seat counter height 2/$30 or each $20 269-313-0070 BEDMATTRESS & BOX. New Will Sell $100. 941-629-5550 BEDROOM SET Girls, Twin, All Metal, Exc Cond. $300 941-380-9212 BEDROOM SET King 7pc Coastal washed wood new cond $1,200/OBO 860-573-3506 BEDROOM SET Queen W/frame, dressers & end table $490 941-423-3349 BEDS twin 2 sets ea. w/frame & brass hdbd, bedding avail. each $50 269-313-0070 BEHIND SOFA TABLE 48 X 16 X 28 HIGH $70, OBO 941-6276780 6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS BED SPREAD, Home made crochet bed spread. King or Queen $40 941-218-4502 BED MATTRESS & BOX. New Will Sell $100. 941-629-5550 BEDSPREAD King dust ruffle, 2 shams & pillow, tropical green palm trees. $35 941-255-1832 BLINDS 2ÂŽhorizontal white color. Excellent cond. Call for sizes $10 941-585-8149 CANVAS SAILBOAT painting SQ 52ÂŽ Org. $199+tx for $50 651-491-7549 CARD TABLE & CHAIRS Vintage card $18 941-286-1170 CARVING SET 3pc Solingen SS German bone handle stag knife print NIB $85 941-830-0524 CARVING SET 3pc Solingen SS German bone handle stag knife print NIB $85 941-830-0524 CARVING SET 3pc Solingen stag handle SS NIB $85, OBO 941-830-0524 CHAIRS Sport Beach Folding w/carrying case $40, OBO 941-429-1573 CHANDELIER PENDANT DINING, ISLAND, SINK LIGHTS Brown $20 651-491-7549 COFFEE TABLE solid wood excellent cond inlayed wood design $35, OBO 941-629-6374 COOKWARE 10pcs. ÂŽcooks essentialsÂŽ.like new. $35 941-235-2203 COOKWARE PAN SET (7) Waterless, Stainless, $150 941-769-4935 CROCK POT 6 quart $15 941-218-4502 DINING TABLE w/6chairs stools $150, OBO 941-740-4418 ELECTROLUX VACCUUM W/ POWER NOZZLE EX COND $100 941-743-0582 FREEZER G.E. Upright ,11.6cf, wh $ 250, OBO 202-316-0807 FUTON SOFABED w/Rattan Furniture and Mattress $100 941-496-7720 GREEN BANKER light $10 941-743-0582 GRILL CHAR-BROIL outdoor electric grill. Like new. $50 419-290-7900 HAIR CLIPPER $10 941-2184502 HAIRCUTTINGSYSTEM Flowbee $35, OBO 941-743-2326 HEADBOARD Brass Queen size. $50 941-766-0857 JABRA CRUISERHANDS/FREETalking, for car. Like New/Booklet $65, OBO 253-678-9161 MATTRESS, QUEEN & BOX. Brand New Will Sell $175. Also Have KING. 941-629-5550 FREE MERCHANDISE ADS!! WELCOME TO OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE! To Place a FREE Merchandise Ad Go to: sun-classifieds.com Click on Place Ad. If You`ve Advertised Online with Us Before or Not Just Click Register and Follow the Prompts. FREE Ads are for Merchandise UNDER $500. and the Ad Must be Placed Online by You. One Item Per Ad, the Ad Must be 3 Lines or Less, Price Must Appear in the Ad. Your Ad Will Appear Online for 7 Days and in Print Wednesday ThroughSunday. Some Restrictions Do Apply. LIMIT 5 FREE ADS PER WEEK Need To Place a Classified Ad? Enter Your Classified Ad and Pay With Your Credit Card 24 Hours a Day, 7 Daysa Week. 6002 ENGLEWOOD AREA GARAGE SALES FRI.-SUN. 8-? 7378 Ebro Rd. E. Engl. MULTI FAMILY! Household, Restaurant Equip., Board Games & MUCH MORE! S UN. 8AM-2PM 5 75 Purdy St. Furniture, Househ old Items & MORE! Something for Everyone! 6005 NORTH PORT AREA GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE SAT-SUN. 9-3 Whole house w/ high end furniture, art, decor, collectibles, antiques, full kitchen & garage, clothes, etc. Located in gated community off Sumter Rd in North Port. By Appointment Call 941-379-6202 for address 6006 PT.CHARLOTTE/ DEEP CREEK FRI-SUN. 8-5 27185 San Marino Dr. Harbor Heights Golf Clubs, Womens Clothes, Cermics, Tools & MORE!! FRI-SUN. 9-3 3442 Dover Dr. Recumbent Bike, Roadtrip Grill, 2 Evinrude Outboards, Aquarium, Riding Lawn Mower, 850 Airmag, 2 Bicycles, File. SAT-SUN. 8-4 26031 Templar Ln. Multi-Family, Golf Cart, Crafts, Furn., Clothes, Art, Jewelry & Jewelry Displays, etc. 6007 PUNTA GORDA AREA GARAGE SALES FRI, SAT & SUN. 9am-4pm 11236 Grapefruit Lane, Punta Gorda. Moving sale, Tools, Antiques, Plants, weights benchs, cloths books SAT-SUN. 9-3 337 Sunflower St.. HUGE Yard Sale. Everything Including MenÂs Stuff! Low Prices! 6008 ROTONDA AREA GARAGE SALES SAT-SUN. 9-2 54 Medalist Place. MOVING Furniture, Lawn, Kitchen SO Much More 6010 S.VENICE AREA GARAGE SALES SAT.-SUN. 9AM-4PM 5823 Mc Kinley Rd. Gulf View Estates. MOVING SALE!! Patio Set, Grill,Assorted Household Items & MORE!! 6011 VENICE AREA GARAGE SALES SAT-SUN. 8:30-3:00 812 The Rialto Venice 34285. Moving Sale, Tools, China, Electronics, Flooring, Garage Door 6020 AUCTIONS BICYCLE CARRIER holds 2 bikes $26 941-426-1088 JACK ROBILLARD, Auctioneers & Appraisers Robillardauctioneers.com (941)-575-9758 STEEL CABINET 4 draw w runners $27 941-426-1088 6026 SEWING FISKAS SCISSORS KNIT NEEDLES,THREAD BUTTONS ETC $25 941-202-9172 6027 DOLLS COLLECTIBLE, PORCELAIN doll, in box 15ÂŽ tall, hand painted. $10 941-575-7793 COMPOSE DOLL Old collectible nice clothing not perfect please call $10 716-374-2950 ICE SKATING Pair S GIBSON La Petite Pateneuse. 70s? New in box. $20 803-624-8039 TY BEANNIE Kids Sm collection. Original clothing. Each only $3 803-624-8039 6030 HOUSEHOLD GOODS A/C COMPRESSOR-TON 2 TON w/ Handler Frigidaire GREAT! $495 239-980-7887 AEROBED Full size & full height $75, OBO 941-429-1573
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Page 10 The Sun Classified E/N/Cads.yoursun.netSunday, April 2, 2017 THE PATIENT DIDNÂT GET IT by Myles Mellor 1. VKRB KR NQLP KR VQN ZYLBZ HY NHOPW HKR QAHRAW L HKYOZKH KR IRQBH HKR MQAZR EOAEMR EQLBHLBZN LB HKR VQLHLBZ AYYI. 2. V JTUENUFEM YL IEVYFEL HFEU MJHQJE KFLVGO NU XJCBM MJ F IFI KYUFE. V HFBBUM YL MF M QJ XFEG NVY NU XFK OJVGO QJ PU TVHVJCKBL BVPUBUM. 3. JSTW USTF IQOK O JLNAK SQZT UL NIT WOUVQUTI O JQWUTK UL TZQANQUT JSQU UST KQF VQUTI JTVT. 4. M BUT QWUXEK MD OLE LCTQMOUWÂT QCTO CQERUOMSE XURE. AZO U GUMWGUD BCZWKDÂO SMTMO GE MD AEK BCZWK LE? ARIES (March 21-April 19). DonÂt wait until something is falling apart to rebuild it. Establish a few more habits around keeping up with life. Daily efforts will add up, the most important of which is simply being aware of what needs care. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It is perfectly ridiculous to keep recalling things that have not worked out, unless your true desire is for more of the same. Instead, stay buoyant and curious, asking yourself, ÂWhat can I try next?ÂŽ GEMINI (May 21-June 21). YouÂve a touch of whatÂs called Âoppositional defiance disorderÂŽ today. When they tell you Âno,ÂŽ for some reason it only makes you want a thing more. Ultimately, this will be positive. Your strong will is an asset. CANCER (June 22-July 22). When youÂre attracted to someone for any reason -platonically, sartorially, professionally, romantically or inexplicably -make a move! A simple hello may be all it takes to change your destiny. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In tough times, youÂre tougher. In fact, youÂre so strong youÂll hardly notice the toughness -pushing through, undaunted, moving ever forward. The times will, in fact, get out of your way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). ItÂs amazing what a drizzle of kindness from a total stranger can do. YouÂve experienced both sides of this equation, and today youÂll be the stranger who, without motive, restores another personÂs faith in people. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Look at your past work. It was good enough to build on. At once, youÂll be more critical and more admiring. And you may decide that itÂs good enough or that itÂs not good enough. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you know where to go next, you will. So stop worrying about ÂwhatÂs next, whatÂs next?ÂŽ and focus on closing the loops you already started. Finish (or otherwise end) the book, the course, the commitment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You canÂt tell how people are going to react. If you do everything right, some will think itÂs too right and be suspicious. What one person considers a fault, another will count as charming. The lesson: Just do you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). ThereÂs no model for what you want to do next. Others have successfully executed similar tasks, but they werenÂt going for precisely the results youÂre going for. The uniqueness of your goal calls for an original plan. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What would you like to see out of your day? Ask it. YouÂve a right. In fact, you havenÂt been asking yourself this enough. ThereÂs so much to react to lately. ItÂs about time you were proactive instead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Life and love are cyclical. Not everyone can stay in everyoneÂs life for the long haul. ThereÂs nothing wrong with being a fond memory. In fact, if youÂre someoneÂs fond memory, itÂs a cherished position. TODAYÂS BIRTHDAY (April 2). A lot of life has to do with battling the ego. The gains you make in this regard will change everything. Your professional life shifts in May, and this will lead to interesting meetings. Document the fun in June; itÂs for the ages. Singles connect in magical ways in August. With an attitude adjustment in July, things come together. Pisces and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 19, 12, 30 and 44.ÂTrust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.ÂŽ „ Psalms 62:10. Material prosperity can sometimes become an obstacle to our well-being. DonÂt put your trust in money, but in the Lord.HOLIDAY MATHIS HOROSCOPES BIBLE GOREN BRIDGE CRYPTOGRAMS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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Sunday, April 2, 2017ads.yoursun.netE/N/C The Sun Classified Page 11 ManÂs ÂI love you texts disappear after wedding DEAR ABBY: I recently married a man with kids. I have kids as well. Combining two families is hard, but weÂre “guring it out. When we were dating, he would text me during the day to tell me he loved me. Now that weÂre married, I never hear from him during the day. I have told him numerous times that I enjoyed those texts and how much they brightened my day. He always promises to do better, but doesnÂt. I tried texting him instead and only got emojis in return. I came to the conclusion that thatÂs just how he is, and I love him enough to overlook it. Well, last night I needed to use his phone because my battery was dead. When I texted his daughter to pick up something on the way home, I saw that he texts her every day telling her he loves her. IÂm afraid to say anything because I donÂt want him to think I was snooping or that IÂm jealous of his kids, but it really hurt my feelings. IÂve been hurt in the past, so he knows IÂm somewhat insecure. Should this bother me? My best friend says I may be depressed. Does it sound like it? We both have custody of all of our kids, so itÂs not like he doesnÂt see them every day. Their mom is in their lives „ they just prefer not to stay at her house and only hang out with her some. „ TEXTING IN TENNESSEE DEAR TEXTING: Whether or not this ÂshouldÂŽ bother you isnÂt the point. It does bother you. You have expressed to your husband what you need, and he has chosen to ignore it. ItÂs almost as if, now that you two are married, he feels he has Âclosed the saleÂŽ and doesnÂt need to put forth more effort. I donÂt know whether your friend is right in her estimation that you are depressed. But if you are, I can understand why. Rather than brood, tell your husband you needed to use his phone because yours wasnÂt working, and how what you saw made you feel. ItÂs great that he loves his daughter, but he should also be communicating the same to you. DEAR ABBY: My wife, ÂNancy,ÂŽ and I are working on “xing our marital problems. She con“des in an Âolder wise womanÂŽ at church who has been telling Nancy sheÂs a lousy Christian because she stayed married to me. How can I defend my wife from this defamation of character that makes her feel weak? I told Nancy to avoid her. I have told the older wise woman to leave us alone. Nothing has worked. „ FRUSTRATED IN THE PEW DEAR FRUSTRATED: Your wife needs a better role model. Point out to her that Christians should not judge and insult others. Allow me to offer a suggestion that may make your wife feel instantly better: Change pews. DEAR ABBY: When someone anonymously pays your tab in a restaurant, and the staff drops enough hints to reveal the identity of this person, whatÂs the protocol for the recipient? Should I have walked over and thanked that person? My day was de“nitely made brighter by this kind gesture. I will certainly try to do something similar when I can. „ SURPRISED IN COTTONWOOD, ARIZ. DEAR SURPRISED: The protocol is the same as with any other gift. A show of appreciation is always welcome, and it would not have been a breach of etiquette to offer one. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: ÂAbbyÂs Favorite RecipesÂŽ and ÂMore Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby.ÂŽ Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)Travel safetyDear Readers: Many of you have written about taking a night light when traveling. If you forget, turn on the bathroom light and crack the door. Place a hand towel over the top of the door to prevent it from shutting. „ HeloiseSlip hangersDear Heloise: I use large rubber bands and tie some to the ends of a hanger. I can position them anywhere. For tank tops, I put multiple rubber bands on each arm so I can hang more than one top at a time. „ Gracie B., via emailFresher smellDear Heloise: We have several kids who have after-school sports activities plus weekend activities, so gym and tote bags get tossed into the car and then into bedrooms. To help try to keep the smell down, I throw a used dryer sheet or two in each. It sure does keep odor down between cleanings. „ Heather E. in Pennsylvania Ah, that wonderful smell from a neglected gym bag! You also can spray a tissue or paper towel with room spray to add to the bag. „ HeloiseGood pet snacksDear Heloise: I try to keep my three dogs “t and healthy. Here are some of the healthy snacks I give them most of the time: € Carrot sticks € Apple wedges (without seeds) € Green beans € Cantaloupe Yes, they still get ÂrealÂŽ dog treats once a day or so. „ C.H., via emailInsole substituteDear Heloise: I needed insoles in a pinch. So I grabbed an old mouse pad. They are easy to trim to “t my shoes, and are comfortable and cushy. Rubber on the bottom means they donÂt slip around. „ Lisa M. in IllinoisMoistureabsorbing packsDear Readers: DonÂt throw out the silica-gel packs that are in products like shoes, medicine bottles or anything else where moisture needs to be absorbed. Use them near items that can be ruined by moisture. Place them in boxes holding photos or old letters. Heloise note: If you save them, be sure to place them in a sealed container and out of reach of ÂtinyÂŽ hands or pets. „ HeloiseFreezing soupDear Heloise: Freeze small portions of soup in muf“n tins. Place a freezer bag in a tin, then pour a serving in each bag and freeze. Once frozen, pull the soup out and store the frozen bags. Saves space. „ Betty T., via emailSpoon spreadDear Heloise: I have found a great hint for spreading peanut butter and jelly when making sandwiches: Forget the knife, and use the back of a spoon. This keeps the bread from tearing apart. You also can use the spoon for other condiments during sandwich preparation. „ Jim K., Omaha, Neb.Banana breadDear Heloise: I make a lot of banana bread to give as gifts and also to take to work occasionally. I started using a ”uted cake pan to bake it in. Instead of the typical loaf, I think it makes the bread look more special. „ Diane L., via emailNo clothes pills!Dear Heloise: How can I prevent pilling on my clothes, especially sweatshirts? IÂve tried turning them inside out and washing them separately. „ Mary S., Oakville, Conn. It may be the material. Many times, just wearing the garment can create pills from rubb ing your arms against the sweatshirt. There are shavers you can buy to remove the pilling. Do turn the garment inside out. DonÂt overstuff the washer or dryer. „ HeloiseHELOISE JUMBLE DEAR ABBY Dear Abby Hints from Heloise BOOK CORNER Evan Smoak, the antihero from last yearÂs ÂOrphan X,ÂŽ returns in an even more intense and harrowing thriller. Smoak was trained as an operative in the orphan program and was known as Orphan X. He has evaded that life, but his lethal skills are still put to use as a vigilante. After he saves someone, he tells that person to give his phone number to another one who needs his special services. HeÂs a ghost, known as The Nowhere Man. After receiving a call from a young woman, Smoak is able to rescue her, and when he takes out the man responsible for her predicament, thugs in full combat gear knock him unconscious before he can escape and he wakes in a prison cell. His captor, Rene, tells him that he will be released when he transfers $27 million from his bank account. Rene doesnÂt realize Smoak has access to more money than that „ and is more resourceful. HeÂs also pleased that heÂs been imprisoned not by his former colleagues who are looking for him, but a criminal solely interested in money. The novel focuses on Smoak and the psychological issues associated with being trapped without any hope of escape. The more he “ghts back, the more Rene and his henchmen are ready for him. Smoak keeps count of every minor detail in case it can be used to help him escape. Just when it could get a bit repetitive with the attempts to ”ee followed by recapture, an element is added that makes the narrative jump even more in intensity. Hurwitz knows how to put the reader deep in the mind of his hero as the pace never lets up.Review: Evan Smoak returns in HurwitzÂs ÂThe Nowhere ManÂBy JEFF AYERSASSOCIATED PRESS AP PHOTOThis book cover image released by Minotaur shows, ÂThe Nowhere Man,ÂŽ by Gregg Hurwitz.
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Page 12 The Sun Classified E/N/Cads.yoursun.netSunday, April 2, 2017 Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating. The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners. Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner. KenKen is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. 2017 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Andrews McMeel for UFS. www.kenken.com4-2-17 1. When he said he was going to study the artery I thought he meant the large purple paintings in the waiting room. 2. I overheard my primary care doctor saying he would do a pap smear. I called my dad to warn him he was going to be viciously libeled. 3. When they said I would have to use nitrates I wanted to evaluate what the day rates were. 4. I was placed in the hospitalÂs post operative care. But a mailman wouldnÂt visit me in bed would he? Answers to crossword puzzle at left Check out the New York Times crossword puzzle in todayÂs USA Today section.PUZZLE ANSWERS(Puzzles on previous pages)
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Sunday, April 2, 2017ads.yoursun.netE/N/C The Sun Classified Page 13 Sunday TelevisionVEN-VENICE E-N-ENGLEWOOD SAR-SARASOTA PC-PORT CHARLOTTE ARC-ARCADIA SPG-SOUTH PUNTA GORDAAPR. 2PRIME TIME N E V N E R A S C P C R A G P S S O I F 6 PM6:307 PM7:308 PM8:309 PM9:3010 PM10:3011 PM11:30 T S A C D A O R BABC E F 40777107-7ABC World News Tonight(N)ABC7 Weekend Edition (N)AmericaÂs Funniest Home Videos Video highlights. (TVPG) (R) (HD)Once Upon a Time: A Wondrous Place HookÂs trapped. (TVPG) (N)Match Game Four contestants join each week.(TV14) (HD)American Crime: Season Three: Episode Four Working conditions. (N)ABC7 News @ 11pm (N) (:35) Paid Program Sponsored. ABC E F 26---7117-ABC World News Tonight(N)ABC7 News @ 6:30pm (N)AmericaÂs Funniest Home Videos Video highlights. (TVPG) (R) (HD)Once Upon a Time: A Wondrous Place HookÂs trapped. (TVPG) (N)Match Game Four contestants join each week.(TV14) (HD)American Crime: Season Three: Episode Four Working conditions. (N)ABC7 News @ 11:00pm(N)Entertainment Tonight (R) (HD) CBS E F 11213213-555-News (N)CBS Weekend News (N) (HD)60 Minutes (TVPG) (N) (HD)The 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards Some of the most talented figures in country music gather in celebration of the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards, which includes performances by nominees. WINK News at 11pm Sunday (N) (HD) CBS E F 10101010---10CBS Weekend News (N) (HD)10 News The latest news. (N)60 Minutes (TVPG) (N) (HD)The 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards Some of the most talented figures in country music gather in celebration of the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards, which includes performances by nominees. 10 News, 11pm (N)Joel Osteen Message of Christ. NBC E F 20-232-222-NBC2 News @ 6pm Sun (N)NBC Nightly News (N) (HD)Little Big Shots: The Princess and the Hot Dog Female wrestler. (R)Little Big Shots: Tugging On the Harp Strings A baton twirler. (TVG) (N)Chicago Justice: Double Helix A pregnant womanÂs murdered. 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WORLD FAMILYOWNED/SINCE1977NOKOMIS 2110 US 41, NOKOMISI-75 EXIT195 941-202-6422 WWW.RVWORLDINC.COM 2015 RIVERSIDE RV Retro 24Â. Exc. Cond. Large Bathroom $16,500 941-232-1276 CLASSIFIED WORKS! 2011 BIG HORN 40Â, 5 slides, 1.5 bath, 3 tvÂs, fireplace, fully loaded $28K, OBO 941-208-5185 2006 SUNNYBROOK TITAN 3 Slides. Exc. Cond! Moving, Must Sell! $17K obo 505-917-3531 7331 SAILBOATS 22Â 71 MORGAN Main sail Genoa, main sail cover, bimini, & swing keel, solid day sailor, weekender or possible handicapped racer. No motor or trailer, $1,500, OBO Port Charlotte 410-310-2543 7332 PERSONAL WATER VEHICLES 2004 KAWASAKI JET SKIS Dual Trailer w/ Spare. Low Hours $3,500 941-286-6689 ADVERTISE In TheClassifieds! 7333 MISC.BOATS 12Â ALUM. JON BOAT oars, trailer $0 941-421-4946 7336 BOAT STORAGE/ DOCKING DOCK RENTAL 1 Canal From Harbor $250/mo. 941-224-5464 BOAT & TRAILER STORAGEBoat Storage WET/DRY FREE Boat Ramp! Gulf Access! 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New Axles & Hubs. $500 941-800-7555 7330 BOATS-POWERED 22Â 2009 GRADY WHITE TOURNAMENT. OPENBOW, 250HP YAMAHAW/ 126 HRS. 10ÂŽ GARMINGPS, ICOMVHS, PUMPOUTHEAD, $49,900 Call Art 941-505-9810 21Â MARIAH BOWRIDER NEW 5.7L Mercruiser Engine, only 60 hrs on motor, $9,500 941-447-1510 F i n d y o u r B e s t F r i e n d i n t h e C l a s s i f i e d s 21Â 2006 BENNINGTON SEDONA w/ Trailer. 50HP Yamaha 4 Stroke. New Upholstry. DP & GPS. $10,000 941-628-1529 20Â 2005 FOUR WINNS 4.3 V6 Volvo Pinto OD. DF, Life Jackets. Swim Platform, Galv. Tandem Trailer. Immaculate!! Luxury & Performance! $12,995 816-718-7088 20Â 1999 BENNINGTON Pontoon, 70 HP Evinrude 4S, Galv. Tandem Trailer, $5,500 941-743-5686 19Â 2004 COBIA CC 115 HP Yamaha 4-Stroke, Low Hours! Bimini, Garmin GPS/FF. Well Maintained w/ Trailer. 1 Owner! $9,500. ***SOLD!!!*** 18`5 LUND GRAN Alum. Tyee 1992. 150 Evinrude. Dual Axel w/ New Brakes & Tires. $4,500 North Port 815-528-2228 17Â BOSTON WHALER OUTRAGE 1997. 1998 MERCURY115HP, TRAILER, VERYGOODCOND! BRANDNEWTARP, BIMINITOP, ALLEQUIP. INCL. SERVICEDREG.. INSIDERACKSTORAGE. $11,000.239-225-9760 05 CHAPARRAL 236 5.7 VOLVO I/O-TRAILER INCL $19,500 ED KOPP 941-716-2493 7331 SAILBOATS 26' 1998 MACGREGOR X Sailboat Loaded 2012 Tohatsu 4 stroke, 30 HP, Low Hours, Tandem Trailer $8,500 574-583-4992 7290 VANS 2014 DODGE Grand Caravan WHEELCHAIR Van, 10ÂŽ lowered floor & ramp. 941-870-4325 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN-&COUNTRY $15,500/OBO Touring Wheelchair Conversion Van. Floor & Ramp lowered 10ÂŽ in 2014. 47K miles, Excellent Condition. 989-274-8352 7300 TRUCKS/ PICK-UPS 2004 DODGE DAKOTA $5,500 Long Bed w/ Fiberglass Top. 136K Mi. Runs Great, Looks Good. 941-639-6450 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA $16,500.Dbl. 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Turnkey Ready Many Acess REDUCED $6,995 941-875-9654 By Owner 22Â SEAFOX 2006 Bought new 2008, Twin 90HP Mercury, Dual batteries, Lg. baitwell, Power Steering, Depth/fish finder 165 hours, Alum. tandem trailer (Cost $4,000) Professionally Maint. $21,500 941-347-7020 7260 AUTOS WANTED CASHFOR ALL TRUCKS & CARS ANY COND RUNNING OR NOT. (352)-342-7037 BEST $$ FOR JUNKERS 7 Days, FAST PICKUP941-286-3122, 623-5550 WE BUY & PICK UP JUNK CARS 941-661-1928 7270 AUTO PARTS/ ACCESSORIES TIRES (2) Goodyear, 185/65/R15 $45 for both. 941-257-5500 METAL CAR ramps heavy duty $56 786-306-6335 TOW BAR $75, OBO 941-629-6165 HOLLEY 650 CARB Needs rebuilt $80 941-629-6429 TIRES TIGER Paws (4)205/55/R 16 $100, OBO 941-484-9923 TOYOTA CAMRYDOORS off 1992, All 4 $125 941-676-2019 WHEELS 4 CAMARO Z28 GM ALUM 15X7 $275 941-629-6429 CAMARO Z28 4 GM ALUM 15X7 WHEELS $275 941-6296429 283 CHEVY engine runs,vintage $490 786-306-6335 TIRES &WHEELS (4) off a BMW. 225/45ZR17. Good Condition! $250 734-626-2215 LEXUS RX 350 SUV trailer hitch with all accessaries. $175 941-697-5469 G M Rally Wheels complete set (4) used most cars $375 941697-5469 FINNED VALVE COVERS Factory Corvette ALUM GM $175 941-629-6429 CAR RADIO GM with CD player. Like new. $40 941-698-9798 BIG BLOCK454HEADS Early 70s off a running motor $325, OBO 941-629-6429 7290 VANS 2001 DODGE VAN 1500 $2,000 Work Van, NewBrakes,Rotors, Drums, Front Tires. 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Page 2 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 Feeling FitPublisher Robert E. Lee Feeling Fit Publisher Leslee Peth lpeth@sun-herald.com 941-205-6400 Feeling Fit Editor Marie Merchant feelingfit@sun-herald.com 941-206-1135 Medical Advertising Executives: Anthony Feroce 941-258-9527 aferoce@sun-herald.com Bibi R. Gafoor 941-258-9528 bgafoor@sun-herald.com Fort Myers Daniel Dykes ddykes@sun-herald.com 941-205-6409 Columnists and Contributors Laureen Albrecht Donnell Bates Judy Buss Pat Dolce Debbie Flessner Tami Garcia Maritza Gonnelli Bevin Holzschuh Rusty PrayGregory WhyteBetsy WilliamsDeadlines Support group listings are published as space permits. To have your group included, send the information to feelingfit@sun-herald.com. News briefs and announcements must be received by noon on Monday to be included in SundayÂs edition of Feeling Fit. News briefs are published as space permits. Contact feelingfit@sun-herald.com or call 941-206-1135.South FloridaÂs battle plan for Zika, expected to rebound with the rainy season, includes more boots on the ground to inspect and fumigate for mosquitoes, more lab resources to speed up test turnaround times and the promise of a more collegial collaboration between the federal and state governments. ÂAs you know, I have a good relationship with the White House,ÂŽ said Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who visited the health department in Miami on Monday for a roundtable with local leaders on Zika preparedness. Scott was a frequent critic of the federal government as a partner in the “ght against Zika last year. But he expects a better relationship with the Trump administration, speci“cally because of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, whom Scott said he has known since 1993. ÂI think theyÂll be very responsive to the things I ask for,ÂŽ Scott said. Ben Haynes, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokesperson, said the federal agency will continue to provide support to all states affected by Zika, including Florida. He added that the CDC has deployed 78 staff workers to Florida since last summer and sent materials for about 25,000 Zika virus antibody tests. Despite signi“cant funding and lab resources that the CDC sends to Florida, the “ght against Zika is largely a local effort. Scott and Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez promised more resources for mosquito control, for public health labs and for coordinating medical care for infants and families impacted by the virus. ÂWeÂre going to continue to be very aggressive in our mosquito control efforts,ÂŽ Gimenez said. Miami-Dade has spent about $25 million “ghting Zika since 2016, and Gimenez thanked Scott for the stateÂs reimbursement of about $18 million so far. The virus cropped up in Florida in January 2016, beginning with travelrelated cases. Then in June an outbreak in Wynwood led to the CDCÂs identifying the Miami neighborhood as the nationÂs “rst zone with local spread of Zika by mosquitoes. Three more areas in Miami-Dade followed „ including MiamiÂs Little River neighborhood and two sections of Miami Beach. The countyÂs last active Zika zone, covering most of South Beach, was lifted in December, though individual cases have continued to be reported by the health department in unidenti“ed areas of Miami-Dade. This year, Gimenez said, he expects to spend even more “ghting Zika. He also wants to introduce local legislation that would compel builders to develop mosquito control plans for their construction sites, which are common breeding grounds for mosquitoes. ÂNothing onerous,ÂŽ Gimenez said, adding that county attorneys are working on sample legislation. County of“cials also plan to hire an additional 42 workers for mosquito control, boosting the departmentÂs size to about 60 full-time inspectors, technicians, biologists and other employees. ÂWeÂre going to spend a lot of money,ÂŽ said Alina Hudak, a deputy mayor who oversees the countyÂs mosquito control department. She estimated efforts in 2017 will cost an additional $10 million over the prior year. Though Zika has been nearly dormant in Miami-Dade so far in 2017, with two locally acquired cases con“rmed and no zones of active transmission identi“ed, Hudak said the county has remained vigilant „ monitoring mosquito populations every week through a system of 130 traps located throughout the county. An additional 90 traps are expected by the summer, she said. Gimenez added that public crews were already fumigating for mosquito larvae to get a jump start on the spring and summer, when mosquito numbers are highest. He said a recent outbreak of yellow fever in Brazil added another reason to prepare early against the Aedes aegypti species of mosquito, which also spreads Zika. And in the battle to win over Âhearts and mindsÂŽ in the “ght against Zika, Miami-Dade will boost advertising, using a newly lau nched public awareness campaign called ÂFight the BiteÂŽ to spread the word at department stores, movie theaters and other places about the need to drain standing water and eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Zika is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito. These are the same mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya viruses. On the state level, Florida Surgeon General Celeste Philip and Scott also promised more resources. Following up on ScottÂs budget proposal, which calls for new funding for the health department to hire more scientists and conduct more research to combat the spread of Zika, Philip said the bureau of public labs has Âincreased capacity greatlyÂŽ for testing. She said by mid-April, the state will begin conducting a complex test for distinguishing Zika from related viruses, such as dengue and chikungunya, that previously only the CDC could perform. Philip said having the state conduct the test, known as a plaque reduction neutralization test, will cut wait times from two to three months to several weeks. Last year, a backlog of Zika test results led to hundreds of patients, most of them pregnant women, waiting months to receive their results. In addition to funding more lab resources, Philip said the health department also will launch a program to coordinate care for infants born to mothers infected with Zika while pregnant. She said local hospitals, such as Jackson Health System, have established Zika-specific care plans, and that the state agency would help ensure that patients follow CDC guidelines for evaluating infants impacted by the virus. Zika poses the greatest threat to pregnant women and their unborn children because, the CDC has concluded, the virus can cause microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects. Zika also can lead to eye, ear and neurological problems, including Guillain-Barre syndrome.FloridaÂs Zika battle plan includes beefing up public labs, mosquito controlBy DANIEL CHANGMIAMI HERALD We Accept Medicare Assignments Local PPO & PHO & HMO MON DAY FRIDAY 8am 7pm | SATURDAY 9am 3pm DAVID S. 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Page 4 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 Dating back to the days of the first automobiles, drivers have always taken on a degree of risk when getting behind the wheel and hitting the open road. While technology has done much to mitigate that risk, itÂs also contributed to the growing number of distractions drivers face on the road. Distracted driving is a significant threat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2012 more than 3,300 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver. Just a year earlier, 17 percent of crashes in which someone was injured involved distracted driving. Those figures are even more disturbing when one considers the problem of underreporting with regard to distracted driving. The National Safety Council notes that underreporting of mobile phone use leading to car crashes makes the issue of distracted driving appear less substantial than it likely is. Perhaps because they fear potential citations or even possible incarceration, many drivers involved in crashes do not admit to using mobile phones while driving. But a 2011 CDC study found that distracted driving is a genuine threat. In the study, survey participants were asked how often they had read or sent a text message or email while driving in the previous 30 days. Nearly one-third of study participants in the United States admitted that they had, and those figures were similar in Portugal and Belgium. In addition, 69 percent of U.S. drivers between the ages of 18 and 64 reported that they had talked on their mobile phones while driving in the past 30 days. Combating distracted driving is not easy. As the use of mobile devices grows, many people are finding it increasingly difficult to put those devices down, even when they are behind the wheel of their automobiles. But there are some steps drivers can take to improve their awareness on the road. One such step is to reduce reliance on hands-free devices. Though it might seem as though hands-free devices are the ultimate weapon against distracted driving, the NSC reports that more than 30 studies have shown that such devices do not make drivers any safer. ThatÂs because drivers remain distracted by the conservations they have while using hands-free devices. Reports from the NSC, Texas Transportation Institute and AAA Foundation for Traf“c Safety indicate that drivers talking on handheld or hands-free devices can fail to see as much as 50 percent of their surroundings. When driving, stick to driving so you can focus all of your attention on the road, where it belongs. Another step drivers can take to improve their awareness on the road is to educate themselves and their teenage drivers about the dangers of distracted driving. A University of Utah study found that drivers using mobile phones had slower reaction times than drivers with a .08 blood alcohol content, which is the legal intoxication limit in many states. If more drivers realized that speaking on their mobile phones impairs their reaction time even more than driving drunk, then perhaps more people would put down their phones and continue their conversations once they reach their destinations. Finally, drivers who recognize their habits can take steps to prevent those habits from putting them in harmÂs way. If you are never too far away from your mobile phone and unable to resist the urge to read and/or answer a text message or email, turn your phone off and put it in the glove compartment before you hit the road. Doing so might just save your life and the lives of your passengers and fellow motorists. Distracted driving: A real threatPROVIDED BY MCC PHOTO PROVIDED Cancer patients often wonder Âwhy me?ÂŽ Does their tumor run in the family? Did they try hard enough to avoid risks like smoking, too much sun or a bad diet? Lifestyle and heredity get the most blame but new research suggests random chance plays a bigger role than people realize: Healthy cells naturally make mistakes when they multiply, unavoidable typos in DNA that can leave new cells carrying cancer-prone genetic mutations. How big? About two-thirds of the mutations that occur in various forms of cancer are due to those random copying errors, researchers at Johns Hopkins University reported Thursday in the journal Science. Whoa: That doesnÂt mean most cases of cancer are due solely to Âbad luck.ÂŽ It takes multiple mutations to turn cells into tumors „ and a lot of cancer is preventable, the Hopkins team stressed, if people take proven protective steps. The report is an estimate, based on a math model, that is sure to be hotly debated by scientists who say those unavoidable mistakes of nature play a much smaller role. But whatever the ultimate number, the research offers a peek at how cancer may begin. And it should help with the Âwhy meÂŽ question from people who have Âdone everything we know can be done to prevent cancer but they still get it,ÂŽ said Hopkins Dr. Bert Vogelstein, a pioneer in cancer genetics who co-authored the study. ÂThey need to understand that these cancers would have occurred no matter what they did.ÂŽGENE MUTATIONS CAUSE CANCER, BUT WHAT CAUSES THE MUTATIONS?You might inherit some mutations, like flaws in BRCA genes that are infamous for causing aggressive breast and ovarian cancers in certain families. More commonly, damage is caused by what scientists call environmental factors „ the assault on DNA from the world around us and how we live our lives. ThereÂs a long list of risks: Cigarette smoke, UV light from the sun, other forms of radiation, certain hormones or viruses, an unhealthy diet, obesity and lack of exercise. Then there are those random copy errors in cells „ what Vogelstein calls our baseline rate of genetic mutations that will occur no matter how healthy we live. One way to think of it: If we all have some mutations lurking in our cells anyway, thatÂs yet another reason to avoid known risks that could push us over the edge.HOW CELLS MAKE TYPOSNew cells are formed when an existing cell divides and copies its DNA, one cell turning into two. Every time DNA is copied, about three random mutations occur, Vogelstein said. We all harbor these kinds of mutations and most donÂt hurt us because theyÂre in genes that have nothing to do with cancer or the bodyÂs defense mechanisms spot and fix the damage, said Dr. Otis Brawley of the American Cancer Society, who wasnÂt involved in the new research. But sometimes the errors hit the wrong spot and damage genes that can spur cancerous growth or genes that help the cell spot and fix problems. Then the damaged cells can survive to copy themselves, allowing important mutations to gradually build up over time. ThatÂs one reason the risk of cancer increases with age.THE STUDY FINDINGSThursdayÂs study follows 2015 research by Vogelstein and statistician Cristian Tomasetti that introduced the idea that a lot of cancer may be due to Âbad luck,ÂŽ because those random DNA copying mistakes are more common in some kinds of cancer than others. Cancer prevention advocates worried the idea might sway people to give up on healthier lifestyles. This time around, the duo analyzed mutations involved in 32 types of cancer to estimate that 66 percent of the gene ”aws are due to random copy errors. Environmental and lifestyle factors account for another 29 percent, while inherited genes made up just 5 percent of the mutations.DIFFERENT ORGANS, DIFFERENT RISKSThe same person can harbor a mix of mutations sparked by random DNA mistakes, heredity or environmental factors. And which is the most common factor differs by cancer, the Hopkins team said. For example, they estimate that random cell errors account for 77 percent of critical mutations in pancreatic cancer „ while still “nding some caused by lifestyle risks like smoking. And the random DNA mistakes caused nearly all the mutations leading to childhood cancers, which is not surprising because youngsters have had little time to be exposed to environmental risks. In contrast, most lung cancer mutations were the result of lifestyle factors, mainly from smoking. And while lung tissue doesnÂt multiply frequently, the small number of mutations caused by chance DNA errors might explain rare cases of never-smokers who still get sick. ÂThis paper is a good paper,ÂŽ said the cancer societyÂs Brawley. ÂIt gives prevention its due respect.ÂŽOTHER SCIENTISTS SEE MORE TO THE STORYEstimates from Britain suggest 42 percent of cancers are potentially preventable with a healthy lifestyle, and the Hopkins team says their mutation research backs that idea. But Dr. Yusuf Hannun, Stony Brook UniversityÂs cancer center director, contends thatÂs just the number known to be preventable today „ researchers may discover additional environmental risks we can guard against in the future. He said the Hopkins paper exaggerates the effect of the unavoidable DNA mistakes. His own 2015 research concluded they account for 10 to 30 percent of cancer cases.New research finds unavoidable typos in DNA help fuel cancerBy LAURAN NEERGAARDAP MEDICAL WRITER 3191 Harbor Blvd. Suite D, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 FAMILY DOCTOR Tanya Metyk, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine SAME DAY SICK APPOINTMENTS Now Accepting Most Insurances Â… Welcoming Self Pay Patients adno=50512809 DO YOU HAVE A DARK SPOT OR RASH? 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Page 6 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 When Diane Wolff's mother, Cathie Grossman, was diagnosed with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder, Wolff realized that food preparation would be an issue. Nutritional liquid preparations sold in grocery stores, she discovered, were tasteless, expensive and loaded with sugar and preservatives. Baby food or other processed products were either unpalatable or couldn't meet an elderly person's dietary requirements. Wolff, who planned on caring for her mother at home, began by purchasing additional kitchen tools necessary for preparing foods that could be blended into a smooth consistency. ÂPreparing healthy, tasty meals for a person with dysphagia requires organization, and thatÂs when the idea for my ÂEssential Puree: The A to Z Guidebook came about. It took a few years for me to compile a guidebook with recipes that could be ready in sixty minutes, but caregivers and health care professionals who liked to cook and had time to cook, appreciated my efforts,ÂŽ explained Wolff. Not one to rest on her laurels, Wolff went on to publish ÂQuickie for CaregiversÂŽ and ÂPurees of Fall-Game DayÂŽ that features 30-minute seasonal meals. Her latest series ÂBetsy's Mom was Diagnosed and Betsy has a FullTime JobÂŽ was written in response to a panic call from a friend who has kids, a job and aging parents. ÂMy new speedy series is for time-challenged caregivers who do not have time to cook, do not want to cook, do not know how to cook or who do not have cooking listed in the duties they perform while working for home healthcare facilities. This easy emergency response manual provides caregivers with a guilt-free strategy for preparing great tasting entrees in only “fteen minutes,ÂŽ added Wolff. Time challenged caregivers whose loved ones are diagnosed with swallowing disorders will appreciate the easy-to-follow time-saving tips listed in Diane's latest series. They will also learn about healthy store-bought food items made without chemicals, preservatives, food coloring and heavy doses of sugar and salt. Wolff based her research on the work done by ÂCooking Light MagazineÂŽ and her own personal research. The idea is for people to avoid the less-than-desirable offerings of the commercial food industry and enable the caregiver to choose the best foods that the commercial food industry has to offer. In order to adjust food consistency, Wolff also recommends that the caregiver add low sodium prepared items such as soups, cheese sauces, yogurt, sour cream and even ice cream as tasty sauces. After following the simple procedures listed in her 15 minute guidebook, according to Wolff, caregivers will be happy to learn that their loved one will once again look forward to mealtime, because eating tasty, nutritious meals, desserts, and snacks will help them regain better health. ÂI do this work in memory of my mother so that what I created for her may be of bene“t to others,ÂŽ Wolff explained. Wolff recommends that caregivers prepare purees using the following kitchen equipment: a mini food processor, a ”at bottomed high speed blender with a double row of blades, and a nutrient extractor. Additional low-cost appliances are listed in her manual. She also suggests that providers prepare one or more servings in advance, properly label them, and store them in the freezer for future use. ÂIf a loved one enjoys certain ”avors, the caregiver should feel free to customize sauces by adding the herbs or ”avorings they prefer. Of course, professional health care providers should always be consulted in advance for their diagnosis and recommendations concerning their patientÂs dietary needs,ÂŽ said Wolff. The publication posting date for the ÂBetsyÂŽ ebook, costing $3.99, is scheduled for April 6. The A-Z Basic Guidebook and additional speedy series publications are available for purchase at Amazon.com. For information about special purchases, sales promotions and educational needs, contact: sales@ EssentialPuree.com.The 15-minute puree system is for time-challenged caregiversBy CHRIS KOURAPISFEELING FIT CORRESPONDENT PHOTO PROVIDEDDiane Wol, the author of ÂEssential Puree: The A Z Guidebook,ÂŽ has launched a new speedy series emergency response manual called ÂBetsyÂs Mom was Diagnosed and Betsy has a Full-Time Job.ÂŽ Dear Mayo Clinic: What causes gout? I have had one attack and am not on treatment but am watching my diet. Is it possible that I wonÂt have additional attacks or need treatment for it, or is it likely to come back again? A: Gout is a form of arthritis that happens when sharp particles, called urate crystals, build up in a joint, causing severe pain, tenderness and swelling. As in your situation, treatment usually is not recommended after just one attack. But gout can come back. Being careful about what you eat may help prevent another gout ”are-up. If it does come back, medication is available that can effectively control gout. The urate crystals that lead to gout form when you have high levels of uric acid in your blood. Your body produces uric acid when it breaks down purines „ substances found naturally in your body, as well as in certain foods. Uric acid usually dissolves in your blood and passes through your kidneys into your urine. But sometimes your body either makes too much uric acid or your kidneys ”ush out too little uric acid. When this happens, gout is often the result. Certain foods and beverages have been shown to increase the risk of gout attacks, including those that are rich in fructose, such as fruit-”avored drinks, non-diet soda and many processed foods. Seafood, fatty “sh and red meat also are associated with increased risk of gout. Drinking alcohol, especially beer, is a signi“cant gout risk factor. Studies have suggested that drinking two or more beers a day can double the risk of a gout attack. So limit the amount of alcohol you drink, or avoid it completely. One of the most helpful things you can do to prevent gout attacks is to stay at a healthy body weight. Research has shown that excess weight is a major risk factor for developing gout. If you are overweight, losing weight can lower uric acid levels in your body and signi“cantly reduce your risk of gout attacks. When it comes to the speci“c diet you should follow, traditionally it was thought that reducing all foods that contain purines could substantially decrease the risk of gout ”ares. However, managing a low-purine diet can be quite cumbersome, and the success of such a diet in lowering blood uric acid levels is actually quite low. Even if you strictly follow a low-purine diet, the amount it can decrease your blood uric acid level is rarely enough to cure gout. Instead, a lower-calorie diet „ one that replaces re“ned carbohydrates with more complex carbohydrates, limits meat, and increases vegetables and fruit „ often can be much more effective at reducing blood uric acid levels than a low-purine diet. Speci“cally, if you want to lower your risk of gout, eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk products. Get your protein mainly from low-fat dairy products, which may have a protective effect against gout. Limit the amount of meat, “sh and poultry you eat to no more than 4 to 6 ounces a day. Drink 8 to 16 cups „ about 2 to 4 liters „ of ”uid daily, with at least half of that being water. If you have another gout attack, your doctor may recommend that you take medications. A drug called colchicine or nonsteroidal anti-in”ammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be useful in reducing the symptoms of a gout attack. A group of drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors, including febuxostat and allopurinol, can help prevent future gout ”areups. They work by causing the body to produce less uric acid. These medications are often very effective in controlling gout. If you experience another episode of gout, talk to your doctor about your treatment options and which medications may be best for you.Paying attention to diet may help prevent gout flare-upFROM MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK Cancer support groupFawcett Memorial Hospital, an HCA affiliate, now offers a cancer support group for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. The group meets the last Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. with lunch provided. Research shows that social support has benefits for cancer patients, those recovering from treatment and their family and loved ones by reducing anxiety and stress, emotional distress and depression, fatigue and the experience of pain while improving mood, self-image, ability to cope with stress and feelings of control. In addition, having a supportive social network can help with recovery and adjusting to life after treatment. The support group allows those experiencing a cancer diagnosis to cope with the emotional aspects by providing a safe place to share their feelings and challenges while allowing people to learn from others facing similar situations. Cancer patients and their family members are encouraged to attend. Active participation is not required, listeners are welcome. Physicians and other health professionals will periodically speak to the group on cancer related topics. For more information or to RSVP, please call FawcettÂs oncology patient navigators at 941-624-8318.Overeaters anonymousOvereating a problem? Overeaters Anonymous offers free meetings at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 24515 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte. Call 941-626-8969 for more information. SUPPORT GROUPS Robert Watts, HAS, BC-HIS #5556 National Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences 25 years of service to the hearing impaired with thousands of successful fittings. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 7 In the “nal part of my article, I will present a number of important principles and tips that may help most people eat healthier. These principles and tips are presented in no particular order and are extracted from areas such as food selection, food safety, food preparation and food consumption.EATING FOR GOOD HEALTHI will start by emphasizing the need to understand the true nature of food and to ensure that whatever is consumed as food is organic in its nature, prepared in a safe and responsible manner and is capable of sustaining and enhancing life. An understanding of nutrition is also important if a person is to wisely choose food items that are capable of providing the nutrients important to good health. Keep in mind that approximately 50 nutrients are required each day to ensure optimum health. A problem that many people encounter when trying to meet their nutritional needs is securing the required nutrients from food. Eating a wide variety of foods is one way to solve this problem. Another way is to make use of the four food groups (milk group, meat group, fruit and vegetable group and the grain group) when planning meals. Just as important is ensuring that these nutrients are consumed in adequate amounts. If you are an athlete or an active person you should know the types and amounts of foods that are speci“c to your needs. A woman who is pregnant, a mother who is lactating or a person in his/her senior years will all require varying amounts of speci“c nutrients. A good way to ensure that a person is getting most or all of the vitamins and minerals you need is to add to a regular diet, a variety of ÂloadedÂŽ foods. By ÂloadedÂŽ I am referring to foods that yield a large number of nutrients or a high concentration of a few. When these foods are consumed daily, you are ensuring the consumption of important vitamins and minerals. The following is a short list of ÂloadedÂŽ foods for you to consider: a. BrewerÂs yeast (may not be suitable for some) b. Blackstrap molasses c. Fresh vegetable salad consisting of four or more vegetables of varying colors d. Fresh fruit salad consisting of four or more fruits of varying colors and taste Although the nutrients a person needs is best had from the food you eat, making use of vitamin and mineral supplements are OK, especially if you are unsure as to whether or not you are getting all of the important vitamins and minerals from your diet. The need to know about what a person is consuming has prompted the creation of food labels that are both comprehensive and user friendly. These labels offer a wealth of information and make it easy for consumers to get important information on speci“c food items. An important step toward better eating is to understand and make use of these labels. Listed below are a number of Âgood eatingÂŽ tips: € Eat in moderation € Avoid eating late at night € Eat your heaviest meal during the daylight hours € Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly € Avoid eating when angry or upset € Make use of foods low in fat and calories € Consider adding more seeds and nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables and cereal and grains to your diet € Do not place fruits and vegetables on a surface used to prepare meats; unless it is, “rst, thoroughly cleaned For answers to your “tness questions, contact the Cultural Center of Charlotte CountyÂs Fitness Center at 941-6254175, ext. 263 or visit the Fitness Center at 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.Understanding your food: Part fourBy GREGORY WHYTETHE CULTURAL CENTER OF CHARLOTTE COUNTYÂS FITNESS CENTER Cynthia Brownfield was lucky. When her daughter, then 2 years old, tested for high levels of lead in her blood, she could do something. Brownfield, a pediatrician in St. Joseph, Mississippi, got her home inspected and found lead in the windows. She got them replaced and had her pipes fixed, too. Her daughter, now 12, was probably affected, says Brownfield. But quick action minimized the exposure. Her daughter is now a healthy, fully functioning preteen. ÂWe were in the financial position where we could hire a plumber and change the windows,ÂŽ she said. But others „ even her own patients „ may not be so fortunate. This reality may have implications even more far-reaching than generally accepted. Findings published in JAMA break new ground by suggesting the effects of childhood lead exposure continue to play out until adulthood, not only harming an individualÂs lifelong cognitive development, but also potentially limiting socioeconomic advancement. Specifically, Duke University researchers tracked a generation of kids based on data collected through a nearly 30-year, New Zealand-based investigation known as the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study. They studied the development of more than 1,000 New Zealanders born between April 1972 and March 1973. Because at that time gasoline still contained lead, exposure was common, creating a sizable sample that included people across class and gender. More than half in that data set had been tested for lead-exposure at age 11, and the study tracked brain development and socioeconomic status over the years „ making for Âa natural timeÂŽ to use them to study leadÂs health effects, said Aaron Reuben, a Ph.D. candidate in neuropsychology at Duke University and the studyÂs first author. By the time study participants reached age 38, a pattern emerged: Children who were exposed to lead early in life had worse cognitive abilities, based on how their exposure level. The difference was statistically significant. They were also more likely to be worse off, socioeconomically, than those who had not been exposed to lead. The study found that no matter what the childÂs IQ, the motherÂs IQ, or the familyÂs social status, lead poisoning resulted in downward social mobility. That was largely thanks to cognitive decline, according to the research. ÂRegardless of where you start out in life, exposure to lead in childhood exerts a downward pull to your trajectory,ÂŽ Reuben said. Though this research was set in New Zealand, it offers insight into a problem experts said is fairly ubiquitous in the United States and across the globe. The CDC estimates that as many as half a million children between ages 1 and 5 had blood lead levels high enough to cause concern: 5 micrograms per deciliter and up. At least 4 million households across the country have children experiencing significant lead exposure. The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, brought lead exposure front and center as a public health concern. Meanwhile, a Reuters investigation published this winter found elevated lead levels in almost 3,000 communities around the country. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention recently changed its guidelines to suggest that any childhood exposure to the chemical is harmful, and is pushing to get rid of lead poisoning in kids by 2020. In the U.S., children at risk are typically poorer and racial minorities „ in part because they more often live in older houses with lead paint. This is a stark difference from the research population, which tended to be white. However, because the study spanned a period of time in which lead was still used in gasoline, the lead exposure measured in the study spanned a wider class spectrum. That adds greater consequence to these findings, many said. ÂKids who are poor, or who have some of these other social determinants of health that are negative „ they end up with a double whammy. Whatever health consequences they have from being poor, those are added to the additional consequences of being exposed to lead,ÂŽ said Jerome Paulson, an emeritus professor and pediatrician at George Washington University. Paulson has researched leadÂs effects on children, although he wasnÂt involved with this study. ÂIf you want to talk about Âbreaking out of poverty, kids who have lead exposure are probably going to have more difficulties,ÂŽ he added. That said, these conclusions arenÂt perfect. For instance, the research doesnÂt account for any variation in how the children who were tested may have been previously exposed to lead, or how their continued lead exposure through adulthood may have differed. Those who worked in jobs like construction, for instance, may have had greater lead exposure than those in white-collar jobs, Paulson noted. 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Page 8 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 The Charlotte County ÂFit for LifeÂŽ Senior Games is Olympic-style events focusing on athletic competitions, camaraderie and recreational opportunities for seniors. The games are sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and serve as a quali“er for the Florida Senior Games State Championships. Tennis was held at Tringali Park in Englewood.Charlotte County ÂFit for Life Senior Games „ Tennis at Tringali Park Rick Bain, 77, placed second in the 75-79 division. FEELING FIT PHOTOS BY BETSY WILLIAMSJill Taylor presented the gold and silver medals for the 75-79 singles division to Joe Flores, 76, and Rick Bain, 77. Barbara McNulty received a gold medal for the 65-70 singles division, Paul Pellettier a silver for the 60-64 division and Jamie Beckstad a gold for the 60-64 division. All three were representing the Palm Island Resort tennis team. Jerry Doyle, 84, stopped by for practice before his game in the doubles competition. John Mock playing in the 65-69 division. Joe Flores, 76, took rst place in the 75-79 division.Lung MattersLung Matters support group meets from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Call Port Charlotte Rehab Center for locations and more information at 941-235-8011.Ostomy support meetingsThe Charlotte County Ostomy Support Group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in Port Charlotte. For more information and assistance, contact Jerry Downs at 941-629-7568 or Gloria Patmore at 941-627-9077. SUPPORT GROUPS Our highly skilled and experienced dentists offer services in all phases of general dentistry including: Cosmetics, Implants, Prevention & Treatment of Periodontal Disease, Endodontics, Occlusal Disease & TMJ Dysfunction. HERE IS WHERE.... very caring, considerate and competent dentistry occurs. Within our wilderness lodge, you will find state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment for every dental need. 19240 Quesada Avenue, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 743-7435 www.PantherHollowDental.com adno=50513275 P ANTHER H OLLOW D ENTAL L ODGE Standing L to R: Robert Coseo, D.D.S., Joseph Bender, D.M.D., Melissa Duston, D.D.S Sitting L to R: Ashley Reynolds, D.M.D ., Tim Palmer, D.D.S
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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 9 April 4: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class. Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2450 to register. April 4: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Knee Disorders and Available Treatment Options. Speaker: Ronald Constine, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. DonÂt let pain limit your mobility or your ability to enjoy life. Free. Register at www.bayfront charlotte.eventbrite.com. April 6: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dementia: The Importance of Early Diagnosis. Speaker: Amy Mellor, M.D., neurologist. The Springs at South Biscayne, 6235 Hoffman St., North Port. There are many bene“ts to seeking early diagnosis of any form of dementia. In this seminar, you will gain a better understanding of different types of dementia, the battery of tests associated with a diagnosis, how to recognize early signs and symptoms and when to discuss concerns with your physician. Free. Call 800-8368432 to register. April 6: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. What Do You Have To Lose? Speaker: Geoffrey Roelant, M.D., General Surgeon. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. If youÂre considering weight loss surgery, the best place to start is with the right information. Seminars are interactive and include a surgeon and members of our weight loss team. Throughout the seminar, youÂll have the opportunity to ask questions, and in most cases, to receive immediate feedback. You are invited to bring a family member, friend, or other support person with you. Free. Register at www. bayfrontcharlotte.eventbrite.com or call 941-766-4564 to schedule a free consultation. DonÂt forget to tune into 1580AM and listen to the Bayfront Health segment on the Golden Hippo show: April 6: 8 a.m. Alcohol Awareness Month April 20: 8 a.m. Mental Health Awareness Month April 7: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Forever Bonds Breastfeeding Support Group. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. Led by an International Board Certi“ed Lactation Consultant, this is an interactive group for new moms„ and moms-to-be „ to share and learn about breastfeeding. Free. Call 941-766-4414 to register. April 11: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pulmonary Diet Nutrition Class Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda. Learn how to take control of pulmonary arterial hypertension by making healthy choices and staying dedicated to a routine. Free. Call 941637-2450 to register. April 11: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Lung Cancer Support Group. Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Of“ce Plaza, 4th Floor Conf. Room, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Find out what support and assistance is available to you and your family, and how others are coping. No registration required. For details, call 941-637-9575. April 11: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Personalized Balance Screening. Bayfront Health North Port, 15121 Tamiami Trail, North Port. Anyone can lose the ability to balance. Receive an individualized assessment and learn ways to improve balance. Free. Limited time slots available. Register at www.bayfrontcharlotte. eventbrite.com. April 11, 18 and 25: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Childbirth and Newborn 3-Class Course. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. In this course, you will leave with a better understanding of labor and delivery, the birthing process, anatomy and physiology, birth basics, comfort techniques, hospital procedures and medical interventions. ($) or ask how you can take this course for free. Register at www.bayfrontcharlotte. eventbrite.com. BAYFRONT NEWS & NOTESBayfront Health Punta Gorda now provides voluntary individualized inpatient medical detoxi“cation treatment for people suffering from substance and alcohol abuse and addiction. In a report by Drug Free Charlotte County, accidental deaths caused by prescription drugs increased 58.3 percent in 2015. Morphine caused the highest number of deaths at 25, according to the medical examiner. Most deaths from prescription drug abuse were in combination with other drugs. Individualized treatment at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda includes working in conjunction with licensed medical doctors and registered nurses trained in chemical dependency withdrawal to lessen side effects. Bayfront Health Punta Gorda offers expert treatment in a caring, supportive environment during all inpatient stays. The program is highly discreet and patients recover in comfortable, all-private patient rooms. ÂAddiction is a horrible disease,ÂŽ said Derrick Adams, M.D., medical director for the program. ÂWe are here to safely help those desiring treatment.ÂŽ Most commercial insurance, Medicare and private-pay sources accepted. For questions or an admission assessment appointment, call 941-637-3120.Bayfront Health Punta Gorda now oering inpatient medical detox treatmentProvided by BEVIN HOLZSCHUHBAYFRONT HEALTH PORT CHARLOTTE AND PUNTA GORDA Isles Fitness celebrated their one-year anniversary on March 17, with refreshments and giveaways and more. ÂThe construction on our expansion is “nished. Our facility, located at 1133 Bal Harbor Blvd., Punta Gorda, is now 4,000 square feet, complete with training equipment for strength, mobility, balance and cardiovascular improvement. We currently offer our barbell club, introduction to circuit training and golf strength classes. With the expansion, we now have a group training studio, massage therapy room and we will be able to offer new classes including spinning, Zumba, yoga, eccentrics among others. There will also be a smoothie bar featuring fresh fruits, veggies and protein,ÂŽ said Dylan Reilly. According to co-owner/certi“ed personal trainer Cory Malone, ÂIn addition, Isles Fitness has delicious grab and go healthy meals, provided by The Lean Box. These meals are never frozen. They are prepared fresh locally and you donÂt have to cook, just pop them in the microwave. Meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner are available daily.ÂŽ Isles Fitness is not your typical gym setting. The studio combines traditional exercise with education and instructional based functional training, catering to a broad range of clients. In addition to weights and exercise equipment, the studio has a functional training rig, commercial ellipticals, treadmills, recumbent bikes and a helix lateral trainer. For additional information on Isles Fitness memberships and class schedules, visit www.isles“tness.com or call 941-621-8238.Isles Fitness celebrates one-year anniversaryProvided by NANETTE LEONARD PHOTO PROVIDEDIsles Fitness client Cheryl Kampa working out with co-owner Dylan Reilly.Lung Cancer Support GroupAnyone who has an interest in lung cancer or has an emotional investment in lung cancer is invited to attend the Lung Cancer Support Group from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 11 on the fourth ”oor of the Medical Of“ce Building on the Bayfront Health Campus. 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. There is no cost and no need for a reservation to attend. For more information, call 941-637-9575 or email icgarg@ embarqmail.com.Charlotte Prostate Support GroupThe Charlotte Prostate Support Group will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 21, at the Fawcett Hospital H2U facility in the Promenades Mall, 3115 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. The speaker will be Dr. Daniel Desoretz, M.D., senior radiation oncologist with 21st Century Oncology. There will be a question and answer period after his talk. A cancer diagnosis is not required for attendance. Many of our members have other prostate issues. We try to present an open, casual, environment to discuss any prostate concern. Women are cordially invited to attend and participate. Refreshments and room provided by Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Please note this is our last meeting until Oct 20 as we discontinue for the summer.Alcoholics AnonymousCall 941-426-7723 for information on meetings in the Arcadia, Venice, Port Charlotte, North Port and Englewood areas, including dates times and places.AlzheimerÂs support groupsThe AlzheimerÂs Association holds monthly caregiver support groups for spouses, adult children and family members who want to connect and share insight with others in similar situations. RSVP is not required to attend. For questions on groups and services through the AlzheimerÂs Association, please call 941-235-7470. Port Charlotte area € 1 p.m. third Friday, Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 S. McCall Road, Port Charlotte. € 10:30 a.m. second Friday at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 12475 Chancellor Blvd., Port Charlotte. € 3 p.m. third Tuesday at South Port Square (Harbor Terrace), 23033 Westchester Blvd., Port Charlotte. € 2:30 p.m. fourth Thursday at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 1441 Spear St., Port Charlotte. Summer times may vary at this meeting. Please call before attending. € 3 p.m. third Thursday at Port Charlotte United Methodist Church, 21075 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte. Punta Gorda area € 3 p.m. third Monday at Life Care center, 450 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. € 3 p.m. second Tuesday at Punta Gorda Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. Englewood area € 10:30 a.m. third Friday, Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., Englewood.AlzheimerÂs CaregiverThe AlzheimerÂs Caregiver Support Group meets from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. the second Tuesday every month at The Springs at South Biscayne, 6235 Hoffman St., North Port. Call 941-4268349 to register.Amputee support groupThe Amputee Support Group meets at 3 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the Life Care Center, Punta Gorda. Contact George Baum at 941787-4151 for more information.Breast cancer networkingBreast Cancer Networking in Venice offers support and sharing with other breast cancer survivors. Meetings are on the third Monday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Venice Health Park, Suite 1217 (north side), Jacaranda Blvd., Venice. For more information, call 941-408-9572.Codependents support groupA codependents support group will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Englewood Alano Club, 2936 S. McCall Road, Englewood. For more information, call 941-209-5760.Food Addicts AnonymousA 12-step program for those who wish to recover from food addiction. Group meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at First Alliance Church, 20444 Midway Blvd., Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-380-6550. SUPPORT GROUPS 301 W. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda € 575-2273 www.drmarkgraf.com Former faculty member of Marquette University School of Dentistry G eneral & Implant Dentistry adno=50509587 M ICHAEL R. M ARKGRAF D D S
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Page 10 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 U.S. regulators have approved the “rst powerful, injected medicine to treat serious cases of the skin condition eczema. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Dupixent for moderate or severe eczema, which causes red, “ercely itchy rashes on the face, arms and legs. In three studies of the drug including a total of 2,119 participants, one-third to two-thirds achieved clear or nearly clear skin after 16 weeks of treatment. About 4 in 10 had itching decrease sharply, bringing better sleep and reducing anxiety and depression, which affect many patients. Dupixent will have an initial list price of $37,000 per year, according to Paris, France-based Sano“ SA and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals of Tarrytown, New York, which developed the drug. Side effects can include cold sores and in”ammation of the eye and eyelid. The drug is an antibody that patients inject just under the skin every two weeks. It binds to a speci“c protein to inhibit the immune systemÂs in”ammatory response. ThatÂs why in many study participants, Dupixent also improved the asthma and hayfever common in eczema patients. ItÂs now in late-stage patient testing as an allergy treatment. Eczema treatments have generally been limited to topical medications, steroid creams, moisturizers and ultraviolet light, plus antihistamines to relieve itching. Those work fairly well for mild eczema, but not the severe „ and most common „ form, also called atopic dermatitis. Because of that, analyst Jeffrey Holford of Jefferies LLC wrote Tuesday that Âmarket expectations for Dupixent are high given the unmet need in this patient group,ÂŽ with sales expected to climb slowly to about $3.4 billion in 2025. Eczema often begins in young children, and most grow out of it, said Dr. Lisa Beck, a dermatology professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. For others, the condition persists throughout adulthood, tormenting patients with relentless itching that triggers scratching, and with that, skin swelling, cracking, ÂweepingÂŽ of clear ”uid and, eventually, thickening of the skin, according to the FDA. ÂMany of these patients gave up on health care because we offered them nothing new for years and years,ÂŽ said Beck, a member of the National Eczema AssociationÂs scienti“c advisory board who participated in patient tests of Dupixent, also called dupilumab. ÂIt was a true game-changerÂŽ for many patients, Beck said, greatly improving their skin and quality of life. Ashley Blua, 29, of Hermosa Beach, California, participated in one study and still gets Dupixent in an ongoing follow-up study. Blua, whoÂs had eczema her whole life, said her eczema became much worse three years ago, covering most of her body. She had trouble focusing at work due to sleep deprivation, despite numbing her body with ice packs at night to reduce itching. She tried every topical cream, kept multiple changes of clothes in her car for when her skin bleeding seeped through blouses, and had frequent visits with dermatologists, allergists, a therapist and a psychiatrist. Several months after entering the study nearly two years ago, symptoms started easing. Now she only has only a few eczema patches „ and no more itching. ÂNow that I can live a normal life again, IÂve gotten engaged and weÂre getting married in August,ÂŽ said Blua. SheÂs even planning to wear a white, strapless wedding gown. FDA approves 1st drug for moderate, severe eczema casesBy LINDA A. JOHNSONAP MEDICAL WRITER AP PHOTOThis image provided by Sano shows a box containing two single-dose pre-lled syringes of the drug Dupixent. On March 28, the Food and Drug Administration approved Dupixent for moderate or severe eczema, which causes red, ercely itchy rashes on the face, arms and legs. Cancer support groupThe First United Methodist Church offers a faith-based cancer support group to all adult cancer survivors and their caregivers. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the “rst Wednesday of each month at 507 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, in room 9. New participants are always welcome and encouraged to attend, regardless of their cancer type, church af“liation or faith base. Please contact Jane Sheppard via email at janesheppard@rocketmail. com with questions or to indicate your interest in becoming a part of this group as a participant, facilitator or resource. For more information on this and other ministries at First United Methodist Church, visit our website at www.whatis1st.com or call the church of“ce at 941-639-3842.NAMI Family support groupsPort Charlotte: The National Alliance on Mental Illness will have a Family Support Group meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1532 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. This is for family members and caregivers of individuals with a mental illness. For more information, contact Karen at 941-456-3100. North Port: The family support group meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at 3555 Bobcat Village Center Road, North Port. The National Alliance on Mental Illness family support group is a peer-led group for family members and caregivers of adults living with mental illness. All meetings are free and con“dential. For more information, call 941-423-9898 or visit the website at namisarasotacounty.org. Venice: The family support group meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the “rst Wednesday of the month at Venice Health Park, 1201 Jacaranda Blvd., room 1283. The National Alliance on Mental Illness family support group is a peer-led group for family members and caregivers of adults living with mental illness. All meetings are free and con“dential. For more information, call 941-376-9361 or visit the website at nami sarasotacounty.org. Sarasota: The family support group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Beneva Christian Church, 4835 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota. For more information, call 941-376-9361 or visit the website at namisarasotacounty.org.NAMI Connection Recovery Support GroupThe National Alliance on Mental Illness meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the “rst and third Tuesday of the month at the Mental Health Community Center (Prospect House), 240 S. Tuttle Ave., Unit B, Sarasota. Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness providing a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. It offers a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. All meetings are free and con“dential. Call 941-376-9361 or visit the website at namisarasotacounty.org for more information.Port Charlotte Pulmonary Hypertension & Pulmonary Fibrosis Support GroupThe group meets from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at 2370 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. RSVP Linda Milo at 941-255-5043.Sex Addicts AnonymousSex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step support group for those who are struggling with sexual compulsion and/or emotional dependency. No dues or fees. The meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Englewood and 7 p.m. in Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-222-0539 or email saaenglewood@gmail.com.Stroke support groupA stroke support group will be held at 1 p.m. on the last Friday of each month at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Executive Dining Room, 21298 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte.Substance abuse support groupThe Substance Abuse support group meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services, 4678 Tamiami Trail, Suite 105, Port Charlotte. Contact George at 941-9795023 for more information.Veterans supportDuring World War II, and the wars in Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, the percentage of American soldiers who shot their weapons with the intent to kill steadily rose from just 15 percent to almost 100 percent. In our most recent conflicts, less American soldiers have been killed, but 25 percent are returning injured; 154,000 veterans are more likely to be homeless each night; and the suicide rate has skyrocketed to 18 every day. The members of Gulf Cove United Methodist Church are providing some of the support and discussion that our veterans deserve. On the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., they will be at the American Legion Post 113, at 3436 Indiana Road, in Rotonda West. Veterans are invited and encouraged to meet with them there. The church can be reached at 941-697-1747 or gulfcoveumc@centurylink. net, and their website is http:// GulfCoveChurch.com.Visually Impaired PersonsVisually Impaired Persons of Charlotte County Peer Group meetings are held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays at the Charlotte Community Foundation Building, 227 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda, except on holidays. For more information, call 941-625-8501.WomenÂs cancer support groupCelebrate Life womenÂs cancer support group meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. There typically is a speaker. Lunch at a Punta Gorda restaurant follows the meeting. Contact either Diane Mabye at 941-575-7746 or Sara Benson at 941-575-6765 to learn a little more about Celebrate Life.NarcononNarconon reminds families that an intervention can be the difference between life and death. Interventions are powerful tools that can be used when an addict refuses to get help or seek treatment. To learn more about how to conduct an intervention for your loved one and save their life go to http://www.narconon-suncoast. org/blog/the-power-of-an-intervention.html. Addiction Screenings: Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals at 877-841-5509. To submit information about your support group, email the details to FeelingFit@sun-herald.com. SUPPORT GROUPS Save Lives. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 11 The film was described as a Âdocumentary on a taboo subject.ÂŽ After its 57-minute running time, a panel of experts and those who attended the event spent another hour discussing death „ a subject never up for discussion but always in the air. The event, coordinated by Jessica Cantwell, in charge of community outreach for Solaris HealthCare, is an extended-care facility in Charlotte Harbor. It brought together a half-dozen professionals who deal with death as part of their jobs, health care professionals and people interested in dealing with end-of-life issues. In all, more than 30 attended. ÂItÂs designed to bring about a discussion of quality for quantity,ÂŽ said Breeze Arb, a community relations representative from Tidewell Hospice, which produced the film and was an event sponsor. Nancy Fritz, a nurse who works in rehabilitation at Solaris, was there because death is Âone of the things we deal with.ÂŽ Even though she works in rehab, she often finds herself counseling people on the subject. ÂSometimes itÂs very difficult for the family,ÂŽ she said. ÂNo one ever wants to decide that this is enough of life. ItÂs hard to make that decision.ÂŽ Joan Connors, 73, and Dan Burns, 74, both down from Ohio, were curious. ÂIÂm looking for positive-type of information,ÂŽ Connors said. ÂWe all want to go out well.ÂŽ The documentary dealt with death „ and the benefits of hospice care „ from the perspectives of medical experts, ethicists, family members and those facing the end of their lives. ÂIf we can stop, even a little bit, of being so scared,ÂŽ the voice-over said in the introduction. In the film, a man with stage-four pancreatic cancer talks about not knowing whatÂs ahead after living an entire life where people went before him. For him, ÂWhatÂs next ends tomorrow. Where will I be?ÂŽ At another point, it compares death with a hurricane. You know itÂs coming, but you wish that somehow it will miss you. ÂAt some point in your life, you are going to face death,ÂŽ said Dr. Odel Ruano, medical director for Solaris. ÂAt some point, family members need to ask want you want done at that time. ÂUnder the current health care system, the pressures we go through allow us less time with the patient and require more time with the computer. We donÂt want this, but we donÂt make the rules.ÂŽ Dr. Doris Ann Hayes of Millenium Physician Group and a member of the Bayfront Port Charlotte ethics committee, says the conversation among family members needs to take part before someone is hospitalized. ÂToo often, people come into the hospital with something catastrophic, and we have to initiate the conversation,ÂŽ she said. ÂItÂs difficult for a stranger to be the one to lead that conversation.ÂŽ Panelist Mary Byrski, a Punta Gorda elder law attorney, said that when older people come to her office, Âninety-nine percent talk about how theyÂre going to leave money to their kids. Virtually none of it is about health care.ÂŽ Of course, that skipped discussion on end-of-life health-care is vital. The older ones need to tell the younger ones what they want and donÂt want „ resuscitation? feeding tubes? Hospice? „ and the younger ones need to listen. For more information, contact Tidewell Hospice at 941-673-0422 or Arb at 941-266-3545.Discussing the taboo subject of deathBy RUSTY PRAYFEELING FIT CORRESPONDENT FEELING FIT PHOTOS BY RUSTY PRAYPanelists for the discussion on death were, from left, Reva Revill of the AlzheimerÂs Association; Nadia Hurt, funeral director for Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services; Doris Ann Hayes, Miilenium Physician Group; Odel Ruano, medical director for Solaris HealthCare; Mary Byrski, elder law attorney; and Patty Valore of Tidewell Hospice. ÂToo often, people come into the hospital with something catastrophic, and we have to initiate the conversation,ÂŽ said Dr. Doris Ann Hayes, a member of the ethics board at Bayfront Port Charlotte. Drs. Doris Ann Hayes and Odel Ruano answer questions during the hourlong discussion segment of the event. Joan Connors, 73, and Dan Burns, 74, both from Ohio, getting ready for the event. ÂIÂm looking for positive-type of information,ÂŽ Connors said. ÂWe all want to go out well.ÂŽ Breastfeeding support groupThe Florida Department of Health, local partners and organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, strongly recommend babies exclusively breastfeed for the “rst six months of life and continue to breastfeed for one to two years. There are a variety of programs and resources to empower breastfeeding moms. Health professionals and peer counselors provide a range of services from right after birth at the hospital to breastfeeding support groups in the community as noted below: € Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., WIC in partnership with Lactation Love Breastfeeding Support Group, Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice. Contact: Arielle Ball, DOH-Sarasota, WIC and Nutrition Services, Arielle.Ball@FLHealth.gov or 941-685-3324. € Second Wednesday each month, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., North Port Library conference room, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port. 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Page 12 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 Driving down a country highway in the Midwest can seem like an endless ribbon flanked by green walls of corn, neatly planted in stately rows. But who would guess that a plant that feeds a planet might hold clues that could help us better understand, or perhaps cure, insidious human diseases? Recent research from Dr. Mark Settles at the University of Florida describes a deep evolutionary link between the processes that govern cell identity in a kernel of corn and those that turn a blood stem cell into a cancerous threat to human life. Over my three decades as an academic researcher, IÂve been constantly amazed at how discoveries about fundamental cellular processes in plants parallel, or sometimes precede, discoveries in animals. While we share remarkably similar genetic blueprints, plants and animals are obviously quite different. Learning how two very different life forms draw from a similar set of instructions to meet threats or stop disease could lead to breakthroughs in both agriculture and medicine. It reminds us of why close examination of life in animals needs coinciding research tracks in plants.The rise of new cell typesEarly in life, a single fertilized cell multiplies in number. As time goes by, the growing number of cells begin to take on different fates „ differentiation into various cell types. The processes that govern these changes must be precise, both for ideal function within their context in the organism and to constrain unbridled growth. The latter contributes to human disease, including various cancers. A corn kernel is a complex structure composed of many tiny cells that have specialized jobs. The nutritional content of the kernel is dictated by the genetics and biochemistry of these different cell types. Settles and colleagues analyzed mutant kernels with defective structures and content to unravel how different cells function and communicate while the grain is growing and filling with nutrients. Errors in cell differentiation can lead to discovery of the genes that guide a kernelÂs normal development. The majority of a kernel is a starchy matrix called the endosperm. Settles and colleagues show that specialization of cell types depends on whatÂs known as an RNA splicing factor. DNA is the blueprint in the cell. RNA is a temporary and mobile copy of the DNAÂs information that later directs assembly of proteins to perform important roles in the cell. Because it is an intermediate, RNA is subject to many forces that can affect the information it contains. One of these processes is splicing; the cell has mechanisms that can remove essential bits, changing the information and, ultimately, the end product. Settles mutant kernels are defective because they lack this RNA splicing factor. In other words, without the RNA splicing factor, the genetic blueprint information that needs to be precisely processed for normal growth remains untouched. This defect leads to cells that divide excessively, similar to cancer cells. But the link goes deeper.From kernels to cancersBlood is composed of different cell types that arise from genetic decisions made in primary ÂstemÂŽ cells. Like the cells in a kernel of corn, blood cells specialize based on precise editing of internal instructions, including RNA splicing. Medical researchers have described a blood defect that leads to a disease known as myelodysplasia, or MDS. This disease can progress into acute myeloid leukemia. The work by the Settles group shows that the defects observed in the corn kernels are the same genetic errors, or mutations, in blood cells that lead to some forms of MDS. Genetic mistakes in both corn cells and blood cells affect a similar suite of genes, even though these are very different organisms. This is a remarkable discovery, because it suggests that animal and plant processes that determine cell identity share more sim ilarities than previously thought. But corn kernel cells and blood cells are remarkably different. Can the differences maybe help identify mechanisms in controlling corn kernel cell proliferation that might lead to discovery of ways to curb blood disorders like MDS? In this work, examination of a corn cob with deformed kernels and poor yield led to potential solutions in improving grain yield. However, the knowledge gained could help illuminate new mechanisms to fighting a form of cancer.From animal to plant; plant to animalThe findings remind us of why it is important to study basic plant biology, the kind of work that does not directly translate to the plate. Plants and animals share many commonalities. More than half of our genes perform similar functions, and we share many core metabolic mechanisms. But plants are confined by their roots and canÂt move away from stresses, disease or predators. They have to fight back or adapt in order to survive. A substantial part of their genes are dedicated to these processes. These mechanisms of survival are often not present in animal cells or are not as conspicuous. Plants can often define new rules that expand existing models, and their chromosomes may hold more tricks that ultimately can help the human condition. Here defective corn kernels show similarities to cancer cells. Now scientists can extend from those commonalities to look for the differences that can correct or compensate for the defect in plants. Such discoveries may unveil mechanisms that plants evolved in their specialization that could potentially lead to new solutions for confronting human disease.By KEVIN M. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 13 Dave Phillips, his wife, Dale, and Karen Chapman check out the silent auction items. FEELING FIT PHOTOS BY BETSY WILLIAMS Nick and Sue Randall join Teresa and Frank Desguin. Author of ÂMy Journey Through Madness: The Memoir of a Young Man Struggling with Mental Illness,ÂŽ Steven Wilson, 23, with his parents Steve and Sheryl Wilson and their 8-month-old great-niece, Ella Maitland. His book is available on Amazon. Charlotte Behavioral Health Care CEO Victoria Scanlon and her husband Keith. BurgÂr Bar owners Paul and Brenda Lynch shaking hands with event sponsor Marjorie Benson. Miki Matrullo and John Beane at the silent auction tables. Board President Miranda Fields with committee members for the event.On March 14, the Fred Lang Foundation held itÂs “rst annual Dine with a Star at the BurgÂr Bar event, which raised $10,000 to support suicide prevention and education in Charlotte County. Local ÂcelebritiesÂŽ were on hand to serve attendees food and drink throughout the night. Celebrities included: Harvey & Marianne Goldberg, Musician Chris G, Charlotte Sun Publisher Robert E. Lee, Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Mathis, Attorney Jill McCrory, Boogieman Mike Riley, Commissioner Bill Truex, Author Steven Wilson, MonarchDIRECTÂs Darcy Woods, Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce President John Wright and Attorney Ed Wotitzky. ÂFor me, it was all about raising as much money as we could to support suicide prevention & education,ÂŽ said Paul Lynch, owner of BurgÂr Bar. ÂSo we were thrilled to learn we raised $10,000; the support in our community is amazing.ÂŽ In fact, suicide rates in Charlotte County (18.9 percent) are one of the highest in the State of Florida, and Florida ranks 49th in per capita spending for mental health treatment. ÂCharlotte Behavioral Health Care has put its Zero Suicide Program at the top of its agenda,ÂŽ said Miranda Fields, President of the Fred Lang Foundation (Fred Lang Foundation is the fundraising arm for CBHC). ÂWe are so thankful to BurgÂr Bar owners Paul and Brenda Lynch and to the community members who attended the event. Because the Zero Suicide program is not funded by the state, monies were desperately needed to continue prevention and education in our community.ÂŽDine with a Star at the BurgÂr Bar raises $10,000 to support suicide prevention and educationProvided by KELLY POMERVILLECHARLOTTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE Toasting a friend who recently lost his life due to suicide. adno=50512831 www.AdvancedOrthopedicCenter.com 941-629-6262 1641 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte 941-639-6699 350 Mary Street, Punta Gorda 2003-2016 Accepting New Patients. Call For An Appointment! Jason Mlnarik, D.O. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship trained in Traumatic Injuries
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Page 14 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, April 2, 2017 Anthony Feroce has been with the Sun since 2007 as a medical advertising executive, managing accounts for HCA hospitals, large physician groups and local doctors. With a strong commitment to customer service, he has assisted his clients in building and expanding their practices. Prior to working at the Sun Anthony spent many years working as a market manager for AT&T Communications out of Providence, R.I., and Boston. Anthony received his bachelor of science degree from the University of California, and he has more than 15 years of experience in the field. Anthony has been active in the community and has served on the Florida Blood Centers Advisory Board (now OneBlood) and the United Way Impact Committee. Anthony moved to Punta Gorda from Rhode Island in 2006 to be closer to family and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Anthony is married to Lacey Feroce, and they have three boys. Please contact Anthony at 941-623-6752 to make an appointment to discuss options on building your practice via advertising. Bibi Gafoor has been with the Sun as a medical advertising executive since 2003. She is responsible for advertising for local physicians and other medical providers. Bibi has built a strong rapport with her clients, as well as a longtime and dedicated base of customers. She has received many written accolades from her clients over the course of her career at the Sun Prior to joining the Sun Bibi worked as a provider relations representative for Aetna Healthcare in Long Island, N.Y. She recruited physicians to become care providers with the insurance agency, and she maintained those accounts once the doctors came on board. Bibi also was a provider relations representative and an appeals coordinator for New York Life-Sanus Health insurance, and an account executive for General ElectricÂs International Lighting Division in New York. Bibi received her bachelor of arts degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She is very involved in the local community and has volunteered with the Homeless Coalition, Share the Blessings Ministry, hospice and palliative care, OneBlood and other nonprofit organizations. She enjoys cultural shows, listening to music and helping others in need. Bibi comes from a large family and keeps in touch with her nine siblings. She moved from New York to Port Charlotte in 2003. To advertise, please contact Bibi at 941-258-9528. Meet Anthony Feroce, medical advertising executiveMeet Bibi Gafoor, medical advertising executiveDaniel Dykes has been with Sun Newspapers since June 2014 as an advertising executive managing medical-related accounts out of the Fort Myers and Cape Coral area. With an eye for detail, Dan is known for delivering quality customer service to all of his clients, with a personal touch. Many practicing physicians and hospitals have come to rely on Dan to help create and manage effective advertising campaigns that work within their budget and overall marketing strategy. He has seen many advertisers achieve measurable success due to his collaborations and marketing expertise. Prior to joining the Sun Dan spent several years working as a multimedia advertising executive for Gate House Media in Boston, Mass. Prior to doing advertising sales, he worked as a credit and collections representative for the same company. Daniel received his bachelor of arts degree from Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. As an active member of his community, Dan has volunteered for such charities as the American Diabetes Association, and the American Cancer Society. In his free time Dan enjoys playing guitar and performing in bands. He is also an experienced audio engineer, and maintains an active Florida Real Estate license. Daniel and his wife Christine moved to North Miami Beach in winter 2012, where they spent a whole year before settling on the Gulf Coast as their permanent home. They enjoy spending time outdoors, dining on fresh seafood, and going to the beach year-round with their 5-year-old Pomeranian named Gibson. Fort Myers and Cape Coral based businesses looking to advertise may contact Daniel at 941-205-6409. Meet Daniel Dykes, medical advertising executive The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2017 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study highlights the many community factors that in”uence health and uses established data, much of which is available from the department at www.FLHealthCHARTS.com. The County Health Rankings report can be found at www.countyhealthrankings. org. ÂThe County Health Rankings help us to understand what factors have in”uenced good health in our community and how we can continue to make Charlotte County a healthy place to live, learn, work and play,ÂŽ stated Dr. Frank Lepore, Administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County. ÂThe Rankings provide us with an opportunity to make people aware of our collective efforts to improve the health of our residents, like the newly reopened dental clinic at the Department of Health that accepts Medicaid patients as well as those who have private insurance, and our partnership with Charlotte County Public Schools to offer dental sealants to students.ÂŽ The Rankings include two categories: Health Outcomes and Health Factors. ÂHealth OutcomesÂŽ use length of life and quality of life as standard measurements to describe a communityÂs health. ÂHealth FactorsÂŽ are indicators that help determine our future health (i.e., factors that can ultimately make us sick or lead to an early death). For 2017, Charlotte County ranked 22 (out of 67) for Health Outcomes, and 11 (out of 67) for Health Factors. These rankings are a snapshot of the health of counties across the country and they emphasize that health is not a singular effort but a combined work in progress across all community partners. The department works in collaboration with local governments, nonpro“t organizations, health care facilities, business groups, schools, faith-based organizations and many other stakeholders to improve the health of all people in Charlotte County. These rankings use data related to physical environments, social and economic factors, health behaviors and clinical care. In Charlotte County, the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), created by Healthy Charlotte County, is designed to address speci“c opportunities for improved health that have been identi“ed by the community. The department has partnered with many stakeholders to implement the Plan and collaborates regularly to track progress. Healthy Charlotte County uses the Community Health Improvement Plan as a guide to a variety of initiatives aimed at improving the health of Charlotte County residents. Five subcommittees meet regularly to focus on improving access to health care, chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, mental health and positive aging. ÂMembers of Healthy Charlotte County promote 5-2-1-0 LetÂs Go! as a guide for improving health factors. The County recently took part in a 5-2-1-0 Challenge. County employees learned the importance of eating 5 fruits and vegetables daily, limiting their screentime to 2 hours or less, enjoying at least 1 hour of physical activity each day, and drinking 0 sugary beverages so they can focus on drinking more water,ÂŽ stated Stephanee Phillips, Wellness Coordinator for Charlotte County. ÂThis Challenge was a spin-off of the educational program that is offered to our local second grade students through Healthy Charlotte County to help reduce rates of obesity in the county. We want children and adults to know the value of living the 5-2-1-0 lifestyle.ÂŽ According to the Rankings, the percentage of adults age 20 and over that reported having no leisure-time physical activity in Charlotte County improved from 24 percent in 2016 to 22 percent in 2017. ÂNumbers like these are very encouraging,ÂŽ stated Dr. Lepore. ÂThe more we can get our community engaged in turning off their TV screens and computer screens and getting active, the better our overall health will be. That is why Healthy Charlotte County and the Department of Health are promoting Screen-Free Week the first week of May, as a challenge to our residents to go screen-free for an entire week and get active. ItÂs small changes like this that will make a positive impact in the health of Charlotte County.ÂŽ Last week the Florida Department of Health celebrated a one year milestone as the “rst integrated department of health in the nation to achieve national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. Public health departments play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of people and communities. 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The Sun /Sunday, April 2, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 15 NEWS & NOTES New Adult Day Care Center serving the seniors of Charlotte CountyThe Gathering Place LLC, 3459 Depew Ave., Port Charlotte, is a new Adult Day Care Center serving the seniors of Charlotte County. The center is owned and operated by Deborah and Tommy McKinsey. Deborah being a nurse in Charlotte County for the passed 18 years saw a need for the service and outcomes that Adult Day Care can provide. Adult Day Care can: € Prevent or Prolong Institutionalization € Provide Respite Care. (Time off) for caregivers of dependent care receivers € Maintain or Improve the functional level of participants € Ensuring medical and personal care of participants through our services or referrals € Prevent Dehydration € Promote Healthy Nutrition € Provide Growth and Development of participants through their engagement in arts, crafts, music, games, movement and by socializing with other people Seniors that would bene“t from Adult Day Care Services: € Adults who suffer from chronic illness such as arthritis, “bromyalgia, orthopedic limitations and depression € Those recovering from stroke or brain injuries but continue to need an ongoing program of physical and mental exercise € Adults with thinking problems € Frail elders needing balance exercise to prevent falls € People who are forced to stay home but would bene“t from social interaction € The families and caregivers of the elderly and disabled allowing them time off from constantly caring for their loved one The Gathering Place Mission is to excel in the Personal Care Service Business by providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for clients who have been identi“ed by family members and/or health care professionals as needing a social environment, consistent supervision and assistance in performing their their activities of daily living. We pride ourselves in offering a top notch unrivalled personalized care service, thus ensuring family caregivers have a peace of mind knowing their loved ones enjoy their day while receiving the care and support they need. Our services will be of quality and reliability. Each participant is treated with respect and will be recognized with integrity and superior customer service. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 941-766-1886; fax: 941-766-1885; cell: 941-623-6878 or email: deborahmckinsey@the gatheringpkacellc.com.Bank offers free stroke educationFawcett Memorial Hospital is offering free stroke-risk education courses through May at Charlotte State Bank & Trust. These one-on-one consultations will take place at bank of“ces from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on selected Wednesdays according the following schedule: € April 5: Parkside, 3002 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte € April 19: Charlotte Harbor, 23112 Harborview Road, Charlotte Harbor € May 3: Punta Gorda, 2331 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda € May 17: North Port, 4300 Aidan Lane, North Port Residents are invited to sign up and attend the free course at their closest bank of“ce. One of FawcettÂs strokespecialized nurses will meet attendees in private, one-on-one sessions to discuss risk factors and how to reduce them. While the assessments are free, reservations are required and may be made by calling Consult-A-Nurse 941-624-4441.Retirement expert Nancy K. Schlossberg, EdD to speakRingling College Lifelong Learning Academy will present ÂToo Young to be Old: Love, Learn, Work and Play as You Age,ÂŽ with retirement expert and bestselling author, Nancy K. Schl ossberg, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 5, at Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Cost is $10 general admission; $9 for RCLLA members. Registration is recommended and can be done online at www.rclla.org or by calling 941-309-5111. Tickets are transferrable, but are not refundable after purchase. For additional information on Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy, visit www.rclla.org or call 941-309-5111.The Magic of MeditationA beginnerÂs workshop in meditation will be offered by Teri Michel, CAHE, at Ananda Yoga, 13035 Tamiami Trail, Suite E, North Port, in April. The classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning April 5, for four weeks. Preregistration is required, the cost is $60 for the entire four weeks, to be paid at the “rst class. The bene“ts of meditation can truly be life-saving. Through meditation you can lower your blood pressure, slow your heart rate, regulate and maximize your breathing, free your mind and stop the Âmonkey brainÂŽ chatter, obtain better sleep, decrease anxiety and much more. We live in a stressful environment on a day to day basis, and by taking 20 to 30 minutes in the morning and evening every day, you can reverse and stop the harmful effects of stress in your life. This course will explore the use of mantras as a tool in meditation, plus other simple techniques to accomplish your goals of health and wellness. For more information and to preregister, contact Teri Michel at 941-875-8582, or pranaananda8@gmail.com.Pinwheels for PreventionCharlotte Behavioral Health Care is taking part in Prevent Child Abuse FloridaÂs Pinwheels for Prevention campaign by planting a pinwheel garden and distributing information on healthy child development and community services for families. The event will be held at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on April 6. From 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the community is invited this free event, and guests are encouraged to wear blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guests may ÂplantÂŽ a pinwheel in the pinwheel garden, which will remain on display during the entire month of April. CHBC and Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition will be there to distribute information on healthy child and family development. A group photo in the pinwheel garden will take place at 10:15 a.m. The Pinwheels for Prevention campaign is part of a national movement to change the way we think about prevention. The campaign focuses on community activities and public policies that prioritize healthy child development right from the start so abuse and neglect never begin. For more information, visit www. cbhc”.org or see our event on Facebook.ÂHigh Tea and HatsÂP.E.O. Chapter JA will sponsor ÂHigh Tea and HatsÂŽ to raise money for the organizationÂs philanthropic projects. The British-style formal high tea will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 8 at the Suncoast Auditorium at the Englewood Community Hospital, 779 Medical Blvd., Englewood. There will be savory and sweet items, a hat contest and auction items, including weekend getaways, YMCA membership, spa visits, wine and jewelry. Entertainment will also be provided. Tea tickets are $25 in advance. Auction tickets will be sold at the door. The P.E.O. Sisterhood, founded in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is a philanthropic and educational organization dedicated to bringing increased opportunities for higher education to women. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 941-882-4543.Riverside Behavioral Center Presents Lunch and Learn SeriesRiverside Behavioral Center and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda announces a four-part ÂLunch and LearnÂŽ series on the Florida Baker Act (Florida Mental Health Act), which allows the involuntary examination and hospitalization of an individual. The Baker Act can be initiated by judges, law enforcement of“cials, physicians or mental health professionals. April 19: Law Enforcement and the Baker Act July 19: Baker Act versus Marchman Act October 18: Baker Act Transfers These events are free, open to the public and will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Health Medical Plaza 4th ”oor conference center, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call 941-766-4399 or visit http://bit.ly/BakerAct to learn more.Sparccle on the LinksThe 14th Annual Sparccle on the Links Waterford Golf Tournament will be held on April 22 with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Four person scramble: three categories: men, women, and mixed foursomes. Cost is $110 per person and includes green fees, cart, prizes and dinner. Cash payout for “rst and second place in all three ”ights. Proceeds from the event provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and promote a violence free community through awareness and education. For more information, call Margo Bischof at 941-497-5958 or Sandy Fulkerson at 941-365-1095.Annual Earth DayThe Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionÂs Oscar Scherer State Park and the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park Inc. are hosting the 28th Annual Earth Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 22. This free, fun family-oriented event will feature live music, food vendors, tram tours, kayaking, earth-friendly vendors, and craft booths, demonstrations, native plants for sale, a photo exhibit featuring local photographers, as well as lots of activities for kids. Get your hands dirty and help restore the park to its natural beauty. New this year, join us on a citizen science project! Learn to take “eld notes and help survey the wildlife found in the park. Free lunch and park pass to all those that volunteer for restoration or citizen science. ParkÂs normal entrance fees will be waived in celebration of Earth Day. For more information or to request accessibility, contact Oscar Scherer State Park by phone at 941-483-5956 or by email at tony.clements@dep.state. ”.us. PHOTO PROVIDEDThe ALS Association recently presented a $5,000 check to Lee HealthÂs ALS Clinic in acknowledgement of the clinicÂs status as a Recognized Treatment Center. To be identied as an ALS Association Recognized Treatment Center, clinics must meet the associationÂs clinical care and treatment standards, which are based on the American Academy of Neurology Parameters, and successfully complete a comprehensive site review. This designation assures patients that they will receive the very best standard of care. Photographed from left to right: Andrea Hern and Patricia Stanco from The ALS Association presenting the check to Carol Emmick, director of Lee Health ALS C linic; and Cindy Drapal, DNP, Lee Health system director of Neuroscience Institute. 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DVD/BLU-RAYPlan your week in entertainment with these highlights and pop-culture milestones:TUNE-IN:Prison Break returns to TV(Tuesdays, Fox, 9ET/PT.After seven years, Michael Sco“eld (Wentworth Miller) is back in prison. VIEW: Out Tuesday is box office champ Rogue One ,starring Felicity Jonesand Diego Luna.In the latest in the Star Wars franchise, a rebel crew risks their lives to steal the plans for the Death Star. ... Also out, the comedy Office Christmas Party starring Jason Bateman,Olivia Munn,T.J. Miller, Kate McKinnon,Courtney B. Vanceand Jennifer Aniston.SEE: Faith Hill and Tim McGraw kick off their Soul2Soul world tour in New Orleans on Friday.They will hit more than 60 citiesincludingOklahoma City, Milwaukee,Bostonand Denver.GO TO: The animated movie Smurfs: The Lost Village opens nationwide Friday and features the voices of Michelle Rodriguez,Ariel Winter,Julia Roberts,Demi Lovatoand Joe Manganiello.TV STREAM FILM MUSICWATCH:Net”ix airscomedy special 2017 from Louis C.K on Tuesday. ... Also streaming: American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story debuts on Amazon Friday. Compiled by Mary CaddenGLEN WILSONKate McKinnon DIDIER BAYEREL, FOX CARA HOWECALENDAR U S A S NAP S H O T S Ra ce r e la t i o n w o rri es ri seSOURCE G allup p o ll o f 1,018 Am e ri c an sS ARA WI SE AN D KARL GE LL ES, US A T OD A Yof A mericans say they worry a Âgreat dealÂŽ about race relations, up 17% from 2016.42% Scarlett rules red carpet, 3U STEVE GRANITZ, WIREIMAGE Ballpark oddities a hit on baseball road trip, 4 UPETCO PARK BEACH BY CHIP SCARINZI When Prince Charles becomes King Charles III of Great Britain, heÂll be the oldestever to be crowned and the one who waited the longest.And, as a new biography suggests, he may be the most improbable, even peculiar, monarch to ascend the throne in nearly 1,000 years and after 40 predecessors. BritainÂs second longest-servingPrince of Wales (he will surpass Edward VIIÂs record in September) has been waiting to ful“ll his destiny for 65 years. You would think there could hardly be anyone left in the United Kingdom who is unaware of his strengths and ”aws, his quirks and passions, his many entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors, his outspoken and opinionated approach to royal duty. But you would be wrong, because Sally Bedell Smith,the acclaimed American biographer of Charles mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and his tragic “rst wife, the late Princess Diana, has found new details and insights about the life story and character of the man who will be king, and has wrapped them up in her new book Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life(Random House, on sale April 4).Why should Americans care? For one thing, there is the Yankee yen for behind-the-scenes tittletattle about the lifestyles of the rich and royal. And there is the lingering interest, not to say obsession, in the U.S. for anything having to do with lost Diana. It canÂt be a bad thing to know as much as possible about the man who will be the next head of state of AmericaÂs closest ally, succeeding a long-reigning queen (65 years and counting)whose engagement with the U.S. over the decades has been at least as crucial to the Âspecial relationshipÂŽ as that of whoever happens to occupy 10 Downing St. So, good news: Prince Charles really likes America. ÂHeÂs drawn NICK KNIGHT,APBritainÂs Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles share a portrait, taken in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle in May 2016, before the “nal night of the QueenÂs 90th birthday celebrations.CHARLES IN CHARGE? BIO FILLS O U T PORTRAIT OF THE KING-IN-WAITINGÂPassions and Paradoxes “nds fresh insights into the long-serving Prince of Wales Maria Puente@usatmpuente USA TODAY BOOKS MAX HIRSHFELDSally Bedell Smith, author of Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life .v STORY CONTINUES ON 2U U SA T O D A Y LIFE APRIL 2 20 17
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Corrections & Clarifications inspiration from this country, and heÂs comfortable here,ÂŽ Smith said in an interview. And unlike the queen, Charles, 68, has met Donald Trump, Smith reports, when the new president was merely a ”amboyant real estate developer. In 1988, Charles went to West Palm Beachto stay with rich friends, raise charity funds and play polo. Trump squeezed into the royal schedule by hosting a tea for the prince at Mar-a-Lago, now the weekend White House. What are some of the things we learn from Smith that we didnÂt know much about before? 1WHY DID CHARLES MARRY DIANA?It wasnÂt for love. In eect, he was bullied into it „ or so he thought „ and that sheds light on sensitive Charles fraught relationship with his brusque father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 95. Charles, then 32, and Lady Diana Spencer, a besotted 19, had only a few dates by 1981, but the media pack was stalking her, convinced she was the one. Philip wrote Charles a letter „ because that is the ÂregrettableÂŽ way they communicated, Smith writes „ telling him it was unfair to DianaÂs reputation to dawdle: Either propose or release her, he advised. ÂIt was measured and sensitive,ÂŽ said Charles cousin, Pamela Hicks,who read the letter. Charles did not see it that way. ÂHe wasnÂt in love, he wasnÂt ready,ÂŽ Hicks told Smith. ÂHe saw it as a ghastly threat. Psychologically he assumed his father bullied him, so he read it as a bullying letter.ÂŽ If only Philip and Charles had talked it through, laments Smith.2TALES FROM THE WAR OF THE WALESES This is well-trod ground, but Smith delves deeper into the emotional, psychological, social and age reasons this was the most catastrophically mismatched royal couple since George IV „ who detested his wife, Queen Caroline „locked the doors of Westminster Abbey to bar her from his 1821 coronation. Diana, aggrieved about Charles relationship with his long-time mistress, Camilla Parker Bowles (now his second wife, the Duchess of Cornwall),fought back in ways an unbalanced and insecure girl would recognize: They had regular blazing rows, and when Charles knelt down at night to say his prayers (yes, he does this), Diana would hit him on the head and continue shouting at him. She banished many of his old friends, and even his dogs. She taunted him that ÂYouÂll never be king!ÂŽ and ridiculed him as ÂridiculousÂŽ when he wore one of those gold-encrusted military uniforms royal men routinely wear. Diana was a mess, psychologically damaged but Âhigh functioningÂŽ and able to put up a good front in public. Charles tried to “nd her a therapist for her issues (acute anxiety, bulimia, depression, self-mutilation, attempted suicide), but she resisted. He was clueless about helping her and, along with everyone else in her life, eventually gave up on her. Meanwhile, Smith found, Charles himself was in various forms of therapy for years. 3ALL HAIL QUEEN CAMILLAWhat does he see in her? Smith answers this longstanding question by showing how dierent 69-year-old Camilla is and was compared with Diana. Handsome, not beautiful and de“nitely not virginal when she and Charles met in a friendÂs apartment in 1972 (a moment Smith pinpoints for the “rst time), she was seen as unsuitable royal marriage material at the time. Camilla is earthy and lusty, con“dent and self-assured, especially on a horse. She is warm and fun, supportive and nurturin g even media savvy. She understands Charles, knows how to steady him, likes what he likes. Since they married, he has never been happier. Will she be called Queen Camilla and be crowned his consort? Smith leaves little doubt that legally and automatically Camilla will be queen, and that Charles will seek to ensure she is called that. 4GURUS AND SPIRITUAL QUESTSTheir names will mean nothing to most Americans but over the decades, Smith found, Charles has metaphorically sat at the feet of a remarkable number of gurus of various stripes. He was so close to one of them, Laurens van der Post,he named him one of Prince WilliamÂs godparents. Despite his loopy reputation, Charles is Âa deeper thinker, especially in spiritual matters, than we thought,ÂŽ says Smith. ÂNot even his close friends have any idea of the degree of interest he has in Su“sm (mystic Islam), for example.ÂŽ5HOW DOES HE LIKE HIS EGGS?Cooked for three minutes, full stop. His chef, who often accompanied him on weekend visits to friends homes, customarily boiled several batches and tossed those that didnÂt “t his precise instructions. His typical breakfast: a handful of his specially mixed wheat germ and cereal grains, with honey and preserves on a silver tray, a few pieces of fruit, and tea. He never eats lunch. Atypical dinner consists of salad with a soft-boiled egg. And a dry martini. If invited to dinner, his security team carries the martini in a special case. 6A MAN OF CONTRADICTIONSHe is by turns charming and witty, petulant and stubborn. His of“ce is wildly disor g anized and his thinking often is, too, but his various charities and businesses (such as his line of organic products) have been wildly successful. His friendships include women of the age of his beloved grandmother, the late Queen Mother, plus a long list of celebrities (the late Joan Rivers, Emma Thompson, Phil Collins, Joanna Lumley, Rowan Atkinson, Stephen Fry, to name a few). His personal enthusiasms include classical music and architecture, painting and art museums, polo and hunting, and especially, gardens and gardening. He is sti, eccentric and set in his royal ways, always dressed in adouble-breasted suit (no pocket ”aps, handkerchief billowing from breast pocket, ”ower in button hole) and Turnbull & Asser shirts with French cus. Unlike his mother, a woman who never breaks royal rules nor reveals her thoughts, Charles is forever doing both. Will he be an activist Âphilosopher kingÂŽ blurting out opinions he shouldnÂt and “ring o memos to government ocials? Never mind the plot line of the popular stage play, King Charles III : Charles has been schooled in British constitutional tradition from an early age, writes Smith. ÂAfter years of doing what he pleased as an individual with the royal family, he would be transformed into a national institution, obliged to do as he was told.ÂŽ If he wants to pass on a stable monarchy to his son and grandson, Prince William and Prince George, he will have no choice. Charles felt Âbullied into marrying Diana v CONTINUED FROM 1U WPA POOL VIA GETTY IMAGESPrince Charles greets young well-wishers while touring the Wadworth Brewery last monthin Wiltshire, England. APThe bio reveals Prince Philip wrote Charles telling him to propose to Diana or let her go. DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS, AFP/GETTY IMAGESPrince Charles and his wife, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, attend a Commonwealth Day Service last month at Westminster Abbey in London. IF YOUÂRE NOT AFRAID OF THE BLEAK: THE LEFTOVERS L ost co-creatorDamon LindelofÂs bleakmeditation on humanity might not bethe best match for the season of sunshine and ”owers, but hey, at least the weather will be nice after you sort through those emotions. The acclaimed HBO series is returning for its third and “nal season, which moves the action to Australia as apocalyptic signs get worse. u Stream The Leftovers on HBO Go or HBO Now. It returns to HBO April 16, at 9p.m. ET/PT. IF YOU LOVED GUS FRING ON ÂBREAKING BADÂ: BETTER CALL SAULIf you wanted a little more B ad in your Saul AMC has a treat for you. Breaking Bad villain Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) will be heading to the spin-o for its third season as Bob OdenkirkÂs Jimmy McGill continues his journey to becoming Saul Goodman. ItÂs not Walter White, but itÂs something. u Stream Better Call Saul on Net”ix. It returns to AMC April 10, at 10p.m. ET/PT. IF YOU LOVE ROM-COMS (AND CARRIE FISHER): CATASTROPHECatastrophe is one of the most delightful sitcoms out there, and its new season is bound to be a joy. The British show follows Rob and Sharon (writers Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan), a couple that gets together after a vacation ”ing leads to an unexpected pregnancy. At the end of Season 2, the pair, now married with two kids, are in trouble, as Rob suspects his wife of in“delity. AndRobÂs mother is played by Carrie Fisher, whose appearance in the third season isone of the late actress last roles. u Stream Catastrophe on Amazon. Season 3 drops on the streaming service Friday, April 28. IF YOUÂRE NOSTALGIC FOR THE Â90S(AND SURREAL STORIES): TWIN PEAKSThere may have plenty of shows in”uenced by Â90s hit Twin Peaks but now weÂre getting more of the real thing. David LynchÂs seminal show is returning with much of the original cast, including Kyle MacLachlan, reprising their quirky small-town characters. Big names includingNaomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried and David Duchovny are getting in on the cherry pie and coee as well, which means itÂs the perfect time to “nd out what made the show an enduring cult hit in the “rst place. u Stream Twin Peaks on Net”ix. The new season arrives on Showtime on Sunday, May 21, at 9p.m. ET/PT. TELEVISION5SHOWS TO BINGEBEFORE THEY SPRING BACKKelly Lawlerl @klawls l USA TODAYAre you ready for more TV? Springis upon us, which means there are a slew of new and returning series(some after many, many years). We picked five that you may want to catch up on before they unveil new seasons. BOB ODENKIRK BY LEWIS JACOBS, AMC ROSE MCIVER BY KATIE YU, CW MICHAEL ONTKEAN AND KYLE MACLAUGHLIN BY ABC VIA GETTY IMAGESIF YOU LOVE ÂBUFFYÂ: iZOMBIEIf you need a wise-cracking, super-strong blondfemale hero in your life, may we recommend a sentient zombie who works as a medical examiner and eats brains in Instagram-worthy meals? The CWseries, which shares a creator with Veronica Mars follows Liv Moore (Rose McIver), a zombie who maintains her humanity by eating brains, which give her visions that help her solve murders. The Season 2 “nale dropped multiple bombshells on fans, so Season 3 likely will be more intense. u Stream iZombie on Net”ix. It hits CW on April 4 at 9p.m. ET/PT. SHARON HORGAN BY AMAZON STUDIOS2USA TODAY LIFE SUNDAY,APRIL2,2017
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U S A T O DAY LIFE SUNDAY,APRIL2,20173 Aglobal airline group asked governments Tuesday to urgently “nd other ways to ensure travel security than through the electronics bans adopted by the United States and United Kingdom. The Trump administration announced March 21 that electronics larger than cellphones wouldnÂt be allowed in the cabins of nonstop ”ights aboard nine airlines from 10 airports in the Middle East and Africa. The United Kingdom adopted a similar ban later that day, but with a slightly dierent list of countries and airlines. ÂWe call on governments to work with the industry to “nd a way to keep ”ying secure without separating passengers from their personal electronics,ÂŽ Alexandre de Juniac, CEO of the International Air Transport Association, which represents 265 airlines worldwide, told the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations in Canada. The bans have aggravated business travelers who would prefer to keep laptops with them for the long ”ights, and because of concerns about possible damage or theft of electronics stored in checked luggage. The ban also raises safety issues about storing more rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in cargo, where rare incidents of overheating could go undetected and lead to a “re. But Trump administration of“cials and key members of Congress insist the security measure is necessary, based on intelligence. The Federal Aviation Administration allows electronics in checked luggage, but oers suggestions for packing them safely. Bart Jansen Laptop ban spurs backlashSEDAT SUNA, EPAPassengers show their electronics at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.The site of NevadaÂs famed Burning Man festival is now a giant mud puddle that in some spots is a foot-deep lake. So some Burners, who hope to buy tickets to the 68,000-person campout that begins Aug. 27, are concerned that the wet conditions could endanger its federal Bureau of Land Management permit. The wild, annual celebration of self-expression and art lasts for a week through Labor Day. Beforehand, participants build atemporary city in the desert about 90 miles northeast of Reno. A fterward, they tear it down and haul it away, leaving no trace of its previous existence. ItÂs not uncommon for the playa to be a soggy sandpit in the late winter, spring and early summer, said Mark Hall, the BLMÂs acting Black Rock Field Oce manager. But because of the drought-busting wet weather on the West Coast, northern NevadaÂs unocial race track might take a bit longer to dry out. What the Black Rock wonÂt be: anew permanent lake. ÂThatÂs why weÂre a desert. This is a part of the world where, given the winds, lack of humidity and the like, it is dry,ÂŽ Hall said. Jenny KaneBurning Man is waterlogged DISPATCHESTREVOR HUGHES,USA TODAYAt Burning Man, a ghost from PacMan trundles across the desert. TRAVEL SAUSAGE RACERS, MILLER PARK MILWAUKEENothing says baseball like a race of costumed cased meats. During the sixth inning, an8-foot hot dog, brat, chorizo, Italian sausage and Polish sausage take to the “eld for afoot race. The snack showdown, which began as an animated scoreboard contest, has since inspired a pierogi race in Pittsburghand a Presidents race in Washington. ÂItÂs become a signature of the Brewers experience,ÂŽ Pahigian says. brewers.comCHOCTAW LAZY RIVER, DR PEPPER BALLPARK FRISCO, TEXASNot only does the on-“eld action ebb and ”ow at this Dallas-area ballpark, but so does the current on this out“eld water ride. The 68,000-gallon river is usually reserved for private groups, but on Thursdays and Sundays, regular fans can purchase a river pass to enjoy a game, a ”oat and all-you-can-eat snacks. Although reminiscent of the Phoenix Chase Field out“eld swimming pool, the Texas ride is larger. ÂThis is a minor-league team that has oneupped the majors,ÂŽ Pahigian says. ridersbaseball.comPETCO PARK BEACH SAN DIEGOStadium playgrounds are now plentiful, but this one is inspired by the Paci“c coast cityÂs enviable oceanfront strands. ÂThey provide beach toys, and there are some bleacher seats behind it where parents can see that their kids are safe and really watch the game,ÂŽ Pahigian says. padres.comCRAZY HOT DOG VENDOR, FIRSTENERGY STADIUM READING, PA.While the minor leagues are rich in zany mascots, there may be no weirder then Matt Jackson. A graphic designer by day, he transforms himself into an ostrichridin g hot do g vendor runnin g around the “eld at Fightin Phils home games, although the clever costume doesnÂt involve areal ostrich. ÂIt sounds so ridiculous, but for some reason, the fans ate it up and it became a thing,ÂŽ Pahigian says. “ghtins.comDISAPPEARING LIGHTHOUSE, HADLOCK FIELD PORTLAND, MAINEWhenever theSea Dogs hit a home run or a win a game, all eyes turn to center “eld. A foghorn drones and a 16-foot retractable lighthouse emerges from behind the fence, amid a spray of Roman candles. ÂMy kids love seeing it,ÂŽ says Pahigian, who lives in the area. ÂItÂs just a ”eeting experience, probably only about 10 seconds.ÂŽ seadogs.comDRUMMING FAN, PROGRESSIVE FIELD CLEVELANDSince 1973, the Indians have passed their seasons to a steady drumbeat pounded out by fan John Adams. The tradition started on a Friday evening when he began pounding on a drum to encourage his team, and he hasnÂt let up since. ÂHe has banged his drum for 3,500 games,ÂŽ Pahigian says. His pay? ÂHe gets a season ticket for himself, and for his drum.ÂŽ indians.comBALLPARK BISCUITS MONTGOMERY (ALA.) RIVERWALK STADIUMNot only are biscuits a Southern dining staple, theyÂre also the name of a minor league team, and ascrumptious between-inning snack. The carbo-treats come with a variety of toppings, including regional favorite, Alaga cane syrup. Or fans can simply wait in the stands and try to catch one shot from the teamÂs biscuit cannon. biscuitsbaseball.comOUTFIELD FIRE PITS, DOW DIAMOND MIDLAND, MICH.Baseball may be a summer sport, but it can get chilly at times. The Great Lakes Loons have an answer: out“eld “re pits, oering a cozy place to ward o winds. ÂA lot of people can stand elbow to elbow and warm their hands while watching the game,ÂŽ Pahigian says. loons.comCABLE CAR, AT&T PARK SAN FRANCISCOWith a San Francisco Bay setting, the Giants stadium is renowned for its views. But fans can “nd another only-in-San Francisco experience, stepping aboard a vintage cable car on the right “eld concourse. The car, which once ran the cityÂs Powell-Mason Line, is labeled No. 44 in homage to Willie McCovey who wore that number for 19 seasons. sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITSThe best view of a Quad Cities, Iowa, River Bandits game is from the top of a 120-foot Ferris wheel overlooking left “eld.BASEBALL ROAD TRIPSAs baseball fans know, the game is much more than a sporting event. Each team has its own quirks and traditions, from home-run rituals to wacky fan attractions, says Josh Pahigian ,author of The Amazing Baseball Adventure (Lyons, $19.95). ÂAtmosphere is so much part of the ballpark,ÂŽ which is why baseball and road trips go so well together. With Opening Day on Monday, he shares some favorite ballpark oddities with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY. DAN EIDSMOEMilwaukee Brewers fans celebrate the sixth inning of home games with a sausage race, when a costumed 8-foot hot dog, brat, chorizo, Italian sausage and Polish sausage take to the “eld for a foot race. MATT DEVRIES,GREAT LAKES LOONSFans of the Great Lake Loons in Midland, Mich., can keep warm at out“eld “re pits.Wacky traditions make AmericaÂs ballparks memorable CHIP SCARINZISan Diego's Petco Park Beach oers beach toys for kids and bleacher seats for parents. GIANT WHEEL, MODERN WOODMEN PARK, DAVENPORT, IOWAThe best view of the Quad Cities River Bandits isnÂt from the stands. Fans get abirdÂs-eye view from the top of a 120-foot Ferris wheel on a berm overlooking left “eld. In addition, those in the grandstand get a show, too. The rideÂs LEDlined spokes light up in myriad colors. ÂItÂs almost like watching a laser light show at a baseball game,ÂŽ Pahigian says. riverbandits.com10 BEST:
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THE SCENE:Austin has long been one of epicenters of Texas-style barbecue, predominantly beef brisket, ribs and sausage smoked slowly at low temperatures for long periods of time. In recent years, hip Austin also has been at the forefront of the burgeoning food truck and trailer trend, with several parking lots turned into trailer-based outdoor food courts, maximizing space and taking advantage of the cityÂs warm yearround climate. La Barbecue combines these factors with a rich connection to Texas smoked meat history and a trailer that has been wildly popular for “ve years, though the owner is looking for a brick and mortar restaurant and is adding another trailer-based location in Los Angeles shortly. Situated in a small food-trailer“lled parking lot in the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood on its main street of the same name, just east of downtown and the convention center, la Barbecue feels like a secret, o-the-beaten-track “nd, but is quite convenient for most Austin visitors. It consists of a serving trailer with two windows where you order and pick up, graciously covered with a shaded awning, a covered seating area of picnic tables, and a second trailer that houses the enormous smoking pit. This oset style smoker was custom-made from an empty 3,000-gallon propane tank cut lengthwise, and cancook a ton of meat at once. On weekends, la Barbecue has a long line and has been known to go through 60 whole brisketsin a day. You can smell the meat cooking while you eat, as they smoke 15 hours a day, seven days a week.REASON TO VISIT:Ribs, beef rib, brisketTHE FOOD:The ÂlaÂŽ in la Barbecue doesnÂt stand for Los Angeles or the Spanish word Âthe,ÂŽ but rather the initials of owner and founder LeAnn Mueller, who is the daughter of the legendary Bobby Mueller, a James Beard Award winner whom Texas Monthly called Âperhaps the greatest pitmaster in Texas history.ÂŽ Bobby long ran his fatherÂs business, Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, Texas, which was opened in 1949. It has been named the stateÂs best barbecue spot by The Ocial Best Of All that is to say that Mueller brin g s a lot of history to this trailer and honors her famil y Âs culinar y le g ac y For the most part, la Barbecue succeeds by sticking to tradition and using the meats commonly found at Texas-style joints: beef brisket, pork ribs and sausage, though there is also turkey, pulled porkand ginormous beef ribs, which while de“nitely a Texan thing, are not commonplace enough to be found on most menus. All meats are carved to order and sold by the pound (sausage is by the link) on trays covered with butcher paper. Sides are equally standard:chipotle slaw, pinto beansand plain but rich potato salad. Another Texan tradition is serving everything drywith sauce (if an y ) on the side. In this case the sauce is a house-made oering that is thin but with a lot of tomato ”avor „ more of a condiment that lets the meat shine through than a cover-up. There also are the basic barbecue sandwiches in addition to the mainstay meats by the pound. These includesliced brisket or pulled pork with sauce and the oddball La Frito Loco, which combines pulled pork and chopped brisket with slaw, black beans, jalapenos, cheese and Fritos, a nod to another Texan barbecue tradition, Frito pie. Where la Barbecue goes modern and beyond standard fare is in its sourcing, using meats from ranches outside Austin that raise grass-fed animals drug free and without steroids, antibiotics or hormones, something very unusual in the barbecue world. Any knock on grass-fed beef as being too lean isrefuted by the thick band of succulent, juicy fat running through the middle of each slice of near-perfect brisket, its exterior covered in a nice Âbark,ÂŽ barbecue slang for the crust formed by the spice rub applied to the exterior of the meat. The brisket is the ”ag bearer here, though the pork ribs aretasty, a touch more tender and too close to Âfalling o the bone,ÂŽ a penalty in the world of competitive barbecue, but still solidly delicious. The sausage is another standout, with a distinctly European ”avor, akin to fresh kielbasa. However, my favorite are the beef ribs. At la Barbecue, a heavy dose of spice rub balances the fatty richness of the meat, which is smoked to perfection, tender enough to tearmeat cleanly o the bone, but still meaty enough to take bitesand leave teeth marks. They donÂt make as many beef ribs as the other meats and often run out, butthe y are a must-tr y USA TODAY EATS LARRY OLMSTED,SPECIAL FOR USA TODAYAmixed platter of Texas-style barbecue comprises (clockwise from upper left) sausages, pickled onions, jalapenos and pickles, beef brisket, beef rib, pork spareribs and white bread. A ustinÂs must-try Texas barbecue trailerFOR MORE INFORMATION TRAVEL.USATODAY.COM Larry OlmstedSpecial for USA TODAY PILGRIMAGE-WORTHY? Yes, Texas-style barbecue is the Lone Star StateÂs culinary superstar, and this is one of the top spots.RATING: OMG! (Scale: Blah, OK, Mmmm, Yum!, OMG!)PRICE:$-$$ ($ cheap, $$ moderate, $$$ expensive)DETAILS:1906 East Cesar Chavez St., Austin; 512-605-9696; labarbecue.com HOLBROOK, ARIZ.On a shady bench along a busy highway, a spot designed for watching the world go by, 12-year-old Clifton Lewis did just that. An endless parade of Detroit steel rumbled along Route 66, in the midst of its heyday in 1950. Sedans and coupes roared by, powered by V8s and fueled by dreams. Lewis noted the Fords, the Kaisers, the DeSotos, many of them slowing ever so slightly to take in the sight that loomed behind him. One day, he believed, he too would ride Route 66 to his future. And those concrete tepees everybody stared at „ the ones that shaped his life „ would fade in his rear-view mirror, joining the landscape of motels and gas stations marking the road from here to there.ÂHAVE YOU SLEPT IN A WIGWAM LATELY?ÂEach morning Lewis, now 78, can peek out the window of the apartment he shares with his wife and look upon the 15 concrete tepees that have composedso much of his life, and that of the Lewis family. Only those who dare venture a few miles o Interstate 40 will “nd the Wigwam Motel, where the sign asks not rhetorically at all, ÂHave you slept in a wigwam lately?ÂŽ When his father, Chester Lewis, opened the motel in 1950, it occupied a prime slice of real estate along AmericaÂs busiest and most popular cross-country highway „ Route 66, the Mother Road. The stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles was “lled with those seeking everything from cheap thrills to the American Dream. The Wigwam closed in the late 1970s. Chester Lewis Âjust turned o the water and walked away,ÂŽ Lewis said. The gas station lasted afew more years, closing in 1980. Today, classic cars parked in front of each tepee are intended to conjure those days, but time has taken its toll on those vehicles as well. With paint fading as quickly as memories, their glory days have long since passed. So, too, with this stretch of Route 66 through Holbrook. ItÂs now Hopi Drive, a quiet street noted as much for the Wigwam Motel as for the modern Safeway across the street. Still, LewisÂpride in the place shines as brightly as when he was pumping gas, even if the thenteen never would have said so. Lewis no longer puts in the hours around the motel that he used to. Still willing to “x what needs “xing and tend to what needs tending, he leaves the dayto-day operation to others. The 78-year-old pitches in on various repairsand occasionally heÂll take one of the classic cars for a spin, calling for help should the motor die. In winter, more people stop for photos than rooms, though there is enough business to keep the doors open. In summer the Wigwam is often fully bookedwith travelers who have not slept in a wigwam lately, drawn by nostalgia rather than amenities. ItÂs like “nding a living dinosaur in a fossil bed. And if not for the Lewis family „and particular members of the Lewis family „ the Wigwam would be as fossilized as much of the landscape.ÂWEÂD COME TOO FAR TO LET IT GOÂWhen the motel reopened in 1987, Karina Lewis Pack joined her siblings in the climb up the career ladder from sweeping to dusting to laundry and beyond. The Wigwam imparted life and business lessons you couldnÂt get in a classroom. Still, when she graduated from high school, she put the Wigwam in the rear-view. She earned a degree in agribusiness at Arizona State University and married her childhood sweetheart, who was a pre-med student on his way to becoming an emergency-room doctor. They started a family, welcoming six children over 12 years. Two years ago she received a call, and a plea, from the past. She listened to her father talk about retirement, how the Wigwam needed more energy than hisbody could muster. In the summer of 2015, the Pack clan returned to its roots „ mostly to be closer to their parents, where their kids could get to know their grandparents. But also for the Wigwam. It pulled at Karina, given its role in the Lewis family. And she did not want to disappoint her father, whoÂd devoted so much of his life to it. While there were some tough times during the Great Recession, business is nearly as good as when Route 66 tied America together. The motel attractsan older crowd seeking a romantic version of the 1950s. Millennials visit for the kitsch, and a younger generation wants to see the inspiration for the Cozy Cone Motel in the movie Cars. Pack said throughout the year, people stop by to take photos. Business, she said, is good enough to get by. The family plans to stay awhile. ÂEvery child wants to work hard to please their parents. But heÂs worked hard, built it up. His father did the same for him. WeÂd come too far to let it go,ÂŽ Pack said. PHOTOS BY MARK HENLE, THE (ARIZONA) REPUBLICMatej Narat photographs his wife, Tamara Narat, in front of a tepee at the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Ariz. The couple from Estonia were touring Historic Route 66. WIGWAM MOTEL:FAMILY KEEPS ROUTE 66 NOSTALGIA ALIVE Scott CravenThe (Arizona) Republic When it opened in 1950, the motel occupied aprime slice of real estate along ... the Mother Road. The concrete tepees at the Wigwam Motel are a nostalgic sight along Historic Route 66. 4U S A T O DAY LIFE SUNDAY,APRIL2,2017
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U S A T O DAY LIFE SUNDAY,APRIL2,20175 BOOKS ItÂs one of the most recognizable images in American art: the young woman in a pink dress sitting „ or collapsed „ on a grassy “eld, tilted toward a forbidding gray farmhouse in the background. Andrew WyethÂs 1948 painting ChristinaÂs World is the spur for Christina Baker KlineÂs richly somber new novel, APiece of the World (William Morrow, 304 pp., eeeE ), which imagines the story of the true-life woman portrayed, Christina Olson. Fans of KlineÂs phenomenal 2013 best seller Orphan Train will recognize the way the new novel moves back and forth between timelines and brings to vivid life a little-known corner of history. The hardships endured by rural women, and their triumphs, are a preoccupation of both books. When Wyeth “rst visited the Olson farmhouse in coastal Maine, he was entranced by its history „ built and owned by seafaring generations since the late 1700s „as well as its mournful grandeur and ocean view. Granted permission by its owners to come every day to sketch the property, Wyeth comes to know the 46-year-old Christina and her brother, Alvaro Olson. In the novel, as Christina slowly opens up to the freethinking ÂAndy,ÂŽ the story moves back in time to scenes of her childhood in the same weatherbeaten house. Painfully debilitated by a degenerative disease, young Christina suers useless treatments, walks with a pronounced limp, and often stumbles and falls. A promising student, she is forced by her wearied and severe parents to end her schooling so she can help on the farm, and the detailed depiction of life in early-20th-century rural Maine „endless manual labor compounded by a dicult climate „ is one of A Piece of the World Âs strongest aspects. You wince when young Christina labors over laundry (boiling water, scrubbing and wringing by hand) and marvel at her solution to her precarious balance: Detach the drying line, pin items on the ground, then Âraise the line, with damp clothes hanging on it like a charm bracelet.ÂŽ As Christina grows up, her peers marry one by one and start their own families. Meanwhile, sheÂs left to help Alvaro tend to the farm and to their aging parents. Perhaps the novelÂs most dramatic plot has to do with a Harvard student who romances Christina on his summer vacations. Limited by poverty and her disability, Christina lives in a world mostly in her mind, and stubborn New England pride leads her to refuse a wheelchair or other aids, meaning she literally crawls from place to place. Her later years are brightened by AndyÂs kind attentions „ ÂYou have an artistÂs soul,ÂŽ he tells her „but his portrait of her provokes acrisis in their friendship. Avoiding sentimental uplift, APiece of the World oers unsparing insight into the real woman behind the painting. Emily Gray Tedrowe is the author of Blue Stars .Andrew WyethÂs painting comes to brilliant lifePain and triumph color Christina Baker KlineÂs ÂA Piece of the World REVIEW Emily Gray TedroweSpecial for USA TODAY KARIN DIANAChristina Baker Kline channels WyethÂs ChristinaÂs World In this era of so-called Âposttruth,ÂŽ itÂs liberating for many of us to vicariously rant, rave and go completely Howard Beale in the relatively safe con“nes of our own minds. Clearly, Ron Currie is aware of that fact and itÂs undoubtedly why he dedicated his dark, tender and oh-so-timely novel, The One-Eyed Man (Viking, 336 pp., eeeg ), Âto my fellow Americans.ÂŽ Like millions of Americans, CurrieÂs protagonist „ a middleageman named K (think Kafka) „is starting to lose it. Somehow, his wifeÂs death has robbed him of his ability to accept, process and otherwise deal with metaphor. So much so that he becomes an accidental hero and subsequent star of a reality show. It turns out that KÂs need for fact-checks and literal explanations when confronted with empt y phrases and laz y bumpersticker thinking is infuriating enough to incite violence and give birth to ratings-rich TV. ÂI always want to know facts,ÂŽ says K, though he has no agenda beyond, perhaps, unknowingly sublimating the painful memory of his troubled marriage and his wifeÂs death. He just wants to know, for starters, exactly why Âhand soapÂŽ gets a special body-part designation. And when a crossing signal says ÂDonÂt Walk,ÂŽ he doesnÂt, which sets o a chain reaction that takes him down an otherwise inconceivable but wholly believable path. And as he careens, crashes and stumbles his way through what is left of his life, K partners up with a smart-mouthed former grocery store clerk named Claire whoÂs looking for fame and a way out of her life. Together, they tempt fate, test the patience of the most volatile and impatient, and expose the lunatic fringe in politics, society and on TV. ÂIn the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king,ÂŽ Erasmus said. But in CurrieÂs “ctional setting, K, the oneeyed man, doesnÂt rule anyone or hold dominion over anything. ÂIÂm just trying to understand,ÂŽ he says. It certainly doesnÂt end well for K, whose simple observations can break your heart. When the story approaches what seems to be a cataclysmic conclusion, K takes the measure of TV news and the current state of aairs: ÂIt may be true that there was a time in America when journalists sought clarity of circumstance and certainty of fact,ÂŽ he says, Âbut now, as I listened to speculation after speculation, each one more baseless than the last, I realized that the bread and butter of the modern newsman was opacity. When one has an endless succession of 24-hour news cycles to “ll, the fewer known facts, the better.ÂŽ Something most Americans can a g ree on.ÂOne-Eyed Man is not blind to reality TV and ÂfactsÂCurrieÂs truth-telling, Howard Beale-like hero makes a timely entrance REVIEW James EndrstSpecial for USA TODAY TRISTAN SPINSKIAuthor Ron Currie dedicates his novel, OneEyed Man ,to Âmy fellow Americans.ÂŽ In Madame President (Simon & Schuster, 336 pp., eeeg out of four), the journey of Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf unspools like a novel, “tting for a life that is nothing short of mythic. Author Helene Cooperis the Pentagon correspondent for The New York Times and was born in Liberia.Both of those points “gure strongly in this biography. ItÂs “lled with details that emerge from dogged reporting as well as an intimate understanding of LiberiaÂs complexity and culture, which perhaps could come only from being a native daughter. (Cooper also is author of The House at Sugar Beach, a memoir about her childhood in Liberia and ”eeing to America after the 1980 military coup.) SirleafÂs greatness was foretold by a local wise man when she was born in 1938, but to an onlooker, the future presidentÂs destiny would not have appeared so certain. She married in her teens, had four sons in short order, and for many years was the victim of domestic abuse. Sirleaf also was, simply, a woman in Africa, which meant laboring „ to raise children, to provide for the family „ without glory, without reward, and with little chance to lead a major institution, let alone a nation. But like the market women who left their stalls where they sold “sh and kola nuts to campaign and vote for their countryÂs “rst female president, Sirleaf was stalwart and determined. She earned a degree from Harvard, succeeded in the world of international “nance, and survived nearly a year in prison after crossing LiberiaÂs brutal dictator Samuel Doe, before becoming the now-iconic “gure who eventually won the Nobel Peace Prize as well as the presidency. CooperÂs prose, witty, blunt and peppered with the Pidgin English spoken by the peoples of Liberia, immerses the reader in the fabric of that smallWest African country. We learn about Holy Ghost women swathed in white and the caste system that divided the ÂCongo People,ÂŽ an aristocracy made up of descendants of freed American slaves, from the indigenous groups that had called Liberia home for centuries. The biography also has harrowing notes that are the stu of nightmares. We learn of the brutalized boy soldiers forced to murder their own mothers, the rampant rape of women and young girls, and the murders of thousands at the direction of corrupt tyrants and their brigades. Sirleaf is not entirely spared. Cooper notes that Sirleaf, to her regret, once supported Charles Taylor, yet another of LiberiaÂs twisted leaders who eventually was indicted for committing war crimes. But for most of her life, Sirleaf was a “erce critic of the regimes that terrorized and nearly destroyed her country. She contemplated running for president for years before getting her opportunity in 2005. She used her position as a commissioner in the transitional government, put in place two years before, to travel the country, winning the support of women from the cities to the countryside. Female leaders and volunteers campaigned on the radio, in marketplaces and in the bush, encouraging women to register. ÂVote for woman!ÂŽ became their rallying cry. At age 67, Sirleaf made the presidential run-o. The election was safeguarded by international observers, and on Nov. 23, 2005, Sirleaf learned she would become the 23rd president of Liberia. Sirleaf is still in oce, Liberia continues to rebound from its civil war, and so the story continues. Madame President is a fascinating read to enlighten those who may know little about this woman and the nation she leads, and who will undoubtedly be left wanting to know much more. SEYLLOU,AFP/GETTY IMAGESLiberiaÂs President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the “rst female head of state to be democratically elected in Africa. Journalist Helene Cooper has written a biography of the history-making leader.LIFTING THE VEIL FROM ÂMADAME PRESIDENTÂBiography traces the journey of LiberiaÂs Ellen Johnson Sirleaf REVIEW CHARISSE JONES LESLIE CASHENAuthor Helene Cooper is a journalist and a native of Liberia.
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THE REST 1110 Milk and Honey /Rupi KaurPoetry collection divided into four chapters that explore four pains (F) (P) Andrews McMeel Publishing 12„ Man Overboard /J.A. JanceStuart Ramey investigates a cyber-security expertÂs death that may not have been accidental(F) (E) Touchstone 1312 Hillbilly Elegy /J. D. VanceSubtitle: ÂA Memoir of a Family and Culture in CrisisÂŽ (NF) (H) Harper 1413 The Secret Wife /Gill PaulKitty Fisher retreats to her great-grandfatherÂs cabin, where she discovers a family secret from almost a century earlier (F) (E) Avon 15„ Pretty Girls /Karin SlaughterIs ClaireÂs husbandÂs murder related to the disappearance of one of her sisters? (F) (E) William Morrow 1632 The HandmaidÂs Tale /Margaret AtwoodThe story of a handmaid named Offredwho lives in the repressive Republic of Gilead (F) (P) Anchor 17„ No ManÂs Land /David BaldacciArmy special agent John Puller investigates the murder of his own mother 30 years earlier; fourth in series (F) (P) Grand Central Publishing 1821 Everything, Everything /Nicola YoonYouth: Maddy, who has severe allergies and canÂt leave home, falls for her new next-door neighbor(F) (P) Ember 1916 ADogÂs Purpose /W. Bruce CameronDog searches for purpose as heÂs reincarnated several times (F) (P) Forge 2015 Unshakeable /Tony RobbinsSubtitle: ÂYour Financial Freedom PlaybookÂŽ (NF) (H) Simon & Schuster 21„ Velocity /Dean KoontzAserial killer draws an ordinary man into his web (F) (E) Bantam 22„ Episode 1: Victoria and Shannon /Marie ForceVictoria Stevens secretly digs into the past of her boyfriend, Shannon OÂGrady; “rst in series (F) (E) HTJB 23„ The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane /Lisa SeeLi-yan wonders what happened to the child she abandonedher daughter tries to “nd her origins (F) (E) Scribner 243 The Cutthroat /Clive Cussler, Justin ScottDetective Isaac Bell hunts for a serial killer preying on young blond women; 10th in series (F) (H) G.P. PutnamÂs Sons 25„ The Collapsing Empire /John ScalziThree people try to keep humanity when The Flow, which allows planetary travel, begins to change(F) (E) Tor 2654 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up / Marie Kondo Subtitle: ÂThe Japanese Art of Decluttering and OrganizingÂŽ (NF) (H) Ten Speed Press 2711 Dangerous Games /Danielle SteelAlix Phillips investigates allegations against the vice president of the United States (F) (H) Delacorte 2824 Lilac Girls /Martha Hall KellyIntersecting lives of three women „ an American, a Pole and a German „ during World War II (F) (P) Ballantine 2928 The OrphanÂs Tale /Pam JenoffNoa “nds refuge with a German circus after taking a baby from a boxcar headed for a concentration camp (F) (P) Harlequin MIRA 3018 Hidden Figures /Margot Lee ShetterlySubtitle: ÂThe American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space RaceÂŽ (NF) (P) William Morrow Paperbacks 31„ Wake a Sleeping Tiger /Lora LeighCullen Maverick tries to hidehis Bengal Breed traits from Chelsea Martinez; 24th in series (F) (E) Berkley 32102 On Tyranny /Timothy SnyderSubtitle: ÂTwenty Lessons from the Twentieth CenturyÂŽ (NF) (E) Tim Duggan Books 33„ Hard Justice /Lori FosterJustice Wallington and Fallon Wade fake a relationship to protect her; second in series (F) (P) Harlequin HQN 3423 Norse Mythology /Neil GaimanAuthor GaimanÂs take on Norse myths that have helped inspire his own work (F) (H) W.W. Norton, 3529 AGentleman in Moscow /Amor TowlesIn 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced by the Bolsheviks to house arrest in a grand hotel across from the Kremlin (F) (E) Viking 36„ Wired to Eat /Robb WolfSubtitle: ÂTransform Your Appetite and Personalize Your Diet for Rapid Weight Loss and Amazing HealthÂŽ (NF) (H) Harmony 37„ Mass Effect: Andromeda /Tim Bogenn, Long TranOfficial reference material for video game ÂMass Effect: AndromedaÂŽ; collectorÂs edition guide (F) (H) Prima Games 38„ Mangrove Lightning /Randy Wayne WhiteTootsie Barlow asks Doc Ford to investigate a possible curse related to a 100-year-old murder; 20th in series (F) (E) G.P. PutnamÂs Sons 39„ ADiscovery of Witches /Deborah E. HarknessAscholaraccidentally stirs up a demonic uprising while researching at a library (F) (E) Viking Adult 405 Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them /J.K. RowlingYouth: Guide to the creatures found in the ÂHarry PotterÂŽ series, includes the imagined doodlings of Harry and Ron Weasley (F) (H) Arthur A. Levine 4127 Killing the Rising Sun /Bill OÂReilly, Martin DugardSubtitle: ÂHow America Vanquished World War II JapanÂŽ (NF) (H) Henry Holt and Co. 4220 Green Eggs and Ham /Dr. SeussChildren: Turns out green eggs and ham arenÂt so bad in this Seuss classic (F) (H) Random House 43„ AColony in a Nation /Chris HayesNews anchor examines the current political climate surrounding law and justice in America (NF) (H) W.W. Norton 4439 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--/Mark MansonSubtitle: ÂA Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good LifeÂŽ (NF) (H) HarperOne 4525 Expecting to Die /Lisa JacksonDetectives Regan Pescoli and Selena Alvarez try to track down a serial killer; seventh in series (F) (P) Zebra 4637 The Last Mile /David BaldacciAmos Decker looks into a case with similarities to his own life, when a convicted killer gets a reprieve(F) (P) Grand Central Publishing 47„ Bright Line Eating /Susan Pierce ThompsonSubtitle: ÂThe Science of Living Happy, Thin and FreeÂŽ (NF) (H) Hay House 4858 Thirteen Reasons Why /Jay AsherYouth: Young man discovers he is one of the reasons a classmate killed herself (F) (P) Razorbill 492 The DevilÂs Triangle / Catherine Coulter and J.T. Ellison FBI Special Agents Nicholas Drummond and Michaela Caine investigate a natural disaster that may be man-made (F) (E) Gallery Books 50„ Take Me Back /Meghan MarchDane and Kat Cross go on vacation to Belize to try and save their marriage (F) (E) Meghan March The book list appears every Thursday. For each title, the format and publisher listed are for the best-selling version of that title this week. Reporting outlets include Amazon.com, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble.com, Barnes & Noble Inc., Barnes & Noble e-books, BooksAMillion.com, Books-A-Million, Costco, Hudson Booksellers, Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Lexington, Ky.; Cincinnati, Charlotte, Cleveland, Pittsburgh), Kobo, Inc., Powell's Books (Portland, Ore.), Powells.com, R.J. Julia Booksellers (Madison, Conn.), Schuler Books & Music (Grand Rapids, Okemos, Eastwood, Alpine, Mich.), Sony Reader Store, Target, Tattered Cover Book Store (Denver). THE TOP 10 1„ Mississippi Blood Greg Iles Penn Cage has to deal with his fatherÂs trial for murder in Mississippi; “nal book in trilogy (F) (E) William Morrow 21 The Shack William P. Young Man reconnects with God after the death of a child (F) (P) Windblown Media 3„ Bound Together Christine Feehan Viktor Prakenskii returns to Sea Haven to see Blythe Daniels, the wife he left behind; sixth in series (F) (E) Berkley 4„ Vicious Circle C.J. Box Game warden Joe Pickett prepares for retribution from the Cates family (F) (E) G.P. PutnamÂs Sons 5„ If Not for You Debbie Macomber Beth Prudhomme moves away from her parents, whose views may blind her to the appeal of mechanic Sam (F) (E) Ballantine 64 Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty Three mothers are linked by their kindergartners „ and what might be a murder (F) (E) Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam 7„ Forever a Hero Linda Lael Miller Mace Carson faces off against Kelly Wright, who represents a company that wants his winery(F) (P) Harlequin HQN 819 The ZookeeperÂs Wife: A War Story Diane Ackerman When most of their animals are killed, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski begin hiding Jews (NF) (E) W.W. Norton 97 AMan Called Ove Fredrik Backman Agrumpy man “nds his solitary world shattered when a young family moves in next door (F) (P) Washington Square Press 106 The Obsession Nora Roberts Naomi Bowes tries to start a new life in a small town while dealing with her fatherÂs past sins (F) (P) Berkley n Rank this week n Rank last week(F) Fiction(NF) Non-“ction(P) Paperback(H)Hardcover(E) E-book Publisher in italics BOOKLIST.USATODAY.COM WHAT AMERICAÂS READING 2Neverthelessby Alec Baldwin (Harper, non-“ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:The actor and SNL Trump impersonator writes a memoir that covers his childhood, marriages and the ups and downs of his (currently very hot) career.THE BUZZ:The publisher promises “erce franknessÂŽ from Baldwin, who also wrote A Promise to Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood and Divorce .BOOKSNew and noteworthyWILL HEATH, NBCAlec Baldwin has won raves for his impersonation of President Trump on Saturday Night Live .1970 FILE PHOTO BY AP 3The Lost Order by Steve Berry (Minotaur, “ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:Cotton Malone is on a modern-day hunt for billions in Confederate gold being hidden by a clandestine organization.THE BUZZ:The last book in the series, The 14th Colony hit No. 7 on USA TODAYÂs Best-Selling Books list.4Hallelujah Anywayby Anne Lamott (Riverhead, non-“ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:The author of many books on spirituality writes about the importance of mercy.THE BUZZ:ItÂs an Indie Next pick of independent booksellers. ÂLamott writes with such refreshing honesty,ÂŽ says Kristin Beverly of Half Price Books in Dallas.1Arnie: The Life of Arnold Palmer by Tom Callahan (Harper, non-“ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:A biography of the legendary golfer, who died last year at age 87.THE BUZZ:AÂjoyful, de“nitive biography,ÂŽ says Publishers Weekly .5My MotherÂs Kitchen: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and the Meaning of Lifeby Peter Gethers (Henry Holt, non-“ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:Gethers ( The Cat Who Went to Paris ) learns to cook for his elderly mother, cookbook author Judy Gethers, after she has a stroke.THE BUZZ:ÂAn exuberant and entertaining memoir,ÂŽ says Kirkus Reviews USA TODAYÂs Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. SAM LAMOTTLamott TSUJI, GETTY IMAGESGethers SARAH J. CALLAHANCallahan RANA FAUREBerryThird bookÂs the charm:Greg Iles has his “rst-ever No. 1 USA TODAY best seller with Mississippi Blood the “nal book in his searing Natchez Burning trilogy. The thriller series deals with racism in the South and revolves around a Natchez, Miss., prosecutor named Penn Cage. It began with Natchez Burning which hit No. 5 in 2014, and continued with The Bone Tree which made it to No. 3 in 2015. In the new book, PennÂs father, Dr. Tom Cage, is being tried for the murder of his African-American nurse, Viola Turner. Secrets of MississipiÂs violent past and a KKK splinter group called Double Eagles are revealed. Mississippi Blood is Iles 18th USA TODAY best seller; he “rst hit the list in 1995 with Black Cross which peaked at No. 43.Poised for takeo:Mark your calendars, Wimpy Kid fans: Book 12 of Je KinneyÂs wildly popular cartoon series for kids goes on sale Nov. 7. What do we know so far? The bookÂs cover (with a title) wonÂt be revealed until April 27 before fans at Carnegie Hall in New York. But KinneyÂs publisher, Amulet, has given USA TODAY a taste of things to come and a “rst look at promotional art, seen here. Maybe the title could be Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Come Fly Away ? Or Diary of a Wimpy Kid: We Should Have Stayed Home ? In Book 12, middle-schooler Greg Heey and his family decide to get out of town and celebrate Christmas at aresort. ÂBut whatÂs billed as a stress-free vacation becomes a holiday nightmare.ÂŽ Nine Wimpy titles have proved their brawn by making it to No. 1 on USA TODAYÂs list. Jocel y n McClur g BOOK BUZZ NEW ON THE LIST AND IN PUBLISHING 6USA TODAY LIFE SUNDAY,APRIL2,2017
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