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AN EDITION OF THE SUNYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1919HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN VOL. 98 | NO. 85 | $1.25 Classied ............................... D1 Crosswords/Comics ..... A5, D2-4 Hghlands Homes .................... C1 Lottery ............................ Sports Obituaries .............................. A3 Local Sports .......................... B1 Viewpoints ............................. A4 Good Morning To Harold Cook Thanks for reading! facebook.com/ newssun twitter.com/ TheNewsSun newssun.com Sunday, March 26, 2017 SEBRING „ The teacher recruiting effort for next school year is starting despite a proposed cut in positions for 2017-18 at School Board of Highlands County schools. During a recent School Board workshop, the proposed teacher staf“ng level for the start of the 2017-18 school year showed an overall reduction of 17 positions. Human Resources Director Andrew Lethbridge said, along with retirements, vacancies are also created when employees move out of the area or change careers. Principals also choose not to continue employment with speci“c people, which can create vacancies, as well. The district has 19 vacancies for the next school year. ÂWe attended a teacher recruitment event in Orlando this week,ÂŽ Lethbridge said. ÂWe interviewed 10 individuals, but did not offer a contract at this point to any of them.ÂŽ Two school administrators will be attending a teacher recruitment event in Ohio next week, he noted. Lake Placid High Principal Toni Stivender said she has one and a half teachers retiring at the end of the school year, and the proposed staf“ng plan cuts three and half teachers from her school. But, she may District starts to recruit teachersBy MARC VALEROSTAFF WRITERHighlands School District online school plannedGoing virtualSEBRING „ Will the School Board of Highlands County have a new school next year? ItÂs likely, but it wonÂt be a brick-and-mortar school on a new campus. The Highlands County School District has plans to add teachers to start its own online ÂvirtualÂŽ school for the 2017-18 school year. The concept was explained at a recent workshop on next yearÂs proposed teacher staf“ng. Secondary Programs Director Jessica Thayer told School Board members the district is losing nearly half a million dollars in state funding with the online programs the school districtÂs students are using right now, which includes the Florida Virtual School. When students take online courses through Florida Virtual School, they are not counted in the school districtÂs state funding formula, and the school district loses money the state hands out based on student count. Thayer explained the proposed budget for the districtÂs new online school, which showed an overall increase of $825,453 for the district in 2017-18. The district currently has one online teacher who is housed at the district of“ce and serves Sebring High, Lake Placid High and Avon Park High schools. Under the new plan, four teachers „ English/language arts, math, history and science „ would be added next year to serve grades six through 12 with the goal of expanding to kindergarten through grade 12. The districtÂs virtual school would also handle credit recovery courses, which are the online courses students can take after they fail to pass a class. The district has offered an online course for “ve years to meet the state graduation requirement that students take at least one online course.By MARC VALEROSTAFF WRITER SEBRING „ Years ago, John Holbrook read an impact study. ÂThey predicted this would be the next growth area,ÂŽ said the Lake Placid mayor. ÂBoth coasts are so saturated.ÂŽ The forecast was true, Holbrook said. ÂWe started to see that before the recession. We were getting a lot of interest from developers.ÂŽ Highlands CountyÂs 2000 census rose from 87,366 to over 100,000 by 2007. Then the Great Recession happened. The county head count dipped to 98,786 by 2010 Census. On Thursday, the U.S. Census released its 2016 population estimate, and Highlands CountyÂs population is once again over the threshold at 100,917. ÂWe create a business-friendly atmosphere,ÂŽ said City Manager Julian Deleon. New city estimates wonÂt be out until May, but 2015 Census: CountyÂs population grows againBy GARY PINNELLSTAFF WRITER FILE PHOTOCurrently, most students who are receiving online credit ar e taking courses through Florida Virtual School. The School Board of Highlands County anticipates an annual gain of $825,453 by starting its own virtual school. MARC VALERO/STAFFLorie Layeld, the School Board of Highlands CountyÂs sole online t eacher, would be joined by four more teachers, according to plans for the proposed Highlands Virtual School.VIRTUAL | 5 POPULATING HIGHLANDS2015 population: 99,447 2016 population: 100,917 Source: U.S. Census estimate, July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016Numbers had dipped below 100,000; now Highlands is back FILE PHOTOOn Thursday, the U.S. Census released its 2016 population estimate, and Highlands CountyÂs population is once again over the threshold at 100,917. 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A2 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com 1.The Louvre was originally built as a palace but is now the most visited art museum in the world. It houses over 35,000 works of art. 2.Plaster of Paris was invented in Paris. It comes from a powdered rock called gypsum. 3. Sculptors such as Auguste Rodin used the powder, which was plentiful in the hills around Paris, mixed with water, to create miniature sculptures before casting their masterpieces in bronze. 4. Franois Vatel was a famous chef who worked at the Chteau de Chantilly. In 1671, 2,000 guests were attending a dinner in honor of King Louis XIV. Franois, known to be a perfectionist, was panicking as it seemed the fish he had ordered for the meal would not arrive on time. Out of shame and to save himself the disgrace of serving a late meal, he ran himself through with a sword. The fishmongers turned up as he was bleeding to death. 5. Notre Dame Cathedral, which was home to the legendary Hunchback and bell-ringer, Quasimodo, gets even more visitors than the Eiffel Tower. Source: http://www.tootlafrance.ie/ travel/top-ten-interesting-facts-aboutparis-for-kidsThe Highlands News-Sun (USPS 487900ISSN 2473-0068) is published daily by Glen Nickerson at the Highlands News-Sun, 207 Circle Park Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. Periodical postage paid at Lakeland, FL and additional entry oce(s). All material contained herein is the property of the Highlands News-Sun, which is an aliate of Sun Coast Media Group. Reproduction in whole or part is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. All material submitted for publication becomes the property of the newspaper and may be edited for clarity and space, as well as reprinted, published and used in all media. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Highlands News-Sun, 207 Circle Park Drive, Sebring, FL 33870. COMMITMENT TO ACCURACY The Highlands News-Sun promptly corrects errors of fact appearing in its news stories. If you believe we have made an error, call the newsroom at 863-385-6155. If you have a question or comment about coverage, write to Pallavi Agarwal, editor, 207 Circle Park Drive, Sebring, FL 33870; email editor@newssun.com or call 863-386-5831. OFFICE Location: 207 Circle Park Drive, Sebring, FL 33870 Hours: 8 a.m. Â… 5 p.m. Monday Friday Phone: 863-385-6155 Main Fax: 863-385-1954 SUBSCRIPTION RATES 13 weeks Tax Total $53.30 $4.00 $57.30 26 weeks Tax Total $106.60 $8.00 $114.60 52 weeks Tax Total $213.20 $15.99 $229.19 EZ Pay Tax Total $15.91 $1.19 $17.10 Your newspaper is delivered by an independent contractor. If you do not receive your home delivered newspaper by 6 a.m. on any daily publication date, or 7a.m. on Sunday, please phone the circulation department at 863-385-6155. CIRCULATION MANAGER Kevin Flores, Circulation Manager kevin.ores@highlandnewssun.com SUBMIT NEWS & OBITS Email all obituaries and death notices to obits@newssun.com Email all other announcements to editor@newssun.com PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Tracy Weikel, Classied Account Executive tracy.weikel@highlandsnewssun.com 863-658-0307 LEGAL ADVERTISING Janet Emerson 863-386-5637 legals@newssun.com RETAIL ADVERTISING Ryan Danzey, Advertising Director 863-386-5629 ryan.danzey@highlandsnewssun.com Cli Yeazel, Advertising Director 863-386-5844 cli.yeazel@highlandsnewssun.com EXECUTIVE EDITOR Romona Washington 863-386-5634 romona.washington@ highlandsnewssun.com PUBLISHER Glen Nickerson 863-385-6155 glen.nickerson@ highlandsnewssun.com highlandsnewssun.com SMARTER 5 THINGS That Will Make You SEBRING „ A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will be in Sebring April 25 to review the Highlands County SheriffÂs Of“ce operations for its re-accreditation process. As part of the assessment, SheriffÂs Of“ce members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team, which will examine Âall aspects of the Highlands County SheriffÂs Of“ce policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services,ÂŽ a news release states. The SheriffÂs Of“ce was originally accredited in June 2008, re-accredited in June 2011 and again in June of 2014. To remain accredited, the SheriffÂs Of“ce has to be reviewed every three years to ensure it is in compliance with the approximate 260 standards, most of which are critical to life, health and safety. A copy of the assessment standards is available at the Florida Accreditation website, www.”accreditation. org, or at the SheriffÂs Of“ce in Sebring. Jeannine West, accreditation manager for the Highlands County SheriffÂs Of“ce, explained: ÂThe assessment team is comprised of law enforcement practitioners from similar law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview SheriffÂs Of“ce members, and visit all SheriffÂs Of“ce facilities, where compliance can be witnessed “rsthand.ÂŽ Once the review is completed, a report will be provided to the Commission staff. The full Commission will then determine if the SheriffÂs Of“ce has met the standards and should be re-accredited. For more information regarding CFA or for anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Highlands County SheriffÂs Of“ceÂs ability to meet the standards of accreditation, write to: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, or email to: info@”accreditation.org.Input invited for SheriffÂs Office reaccreditationSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUNSEBRING „ State Road 66 from U.S. 27 to Sparta Road was closed for more than an hour after two semi-trucks crashed head on at 5:40 a.m. Saturday. A Bowling Green driver was seriously injured. The accident occurred near George Boulevard, Highlands County SheriffÂs Of“ce Lt. Curtis Ludden said. The SheriffÂs Of“ce turned over the accident scene to Florida Highway Patrol. Trooper Brelsford reported a 2013 Volvo driven by Kevin Pate, 54, of Bowling Green, was eastbound on S.R. 66 and crossed the double yellow line. The front driverÂs side of his truck struck the front driverÂs side of a 2000 Mack driven by Charlie Randolph, 44, of Arcadia, who was going westbound. Randolph was not injured. The Volvo wound up in a ditch. Traf“c was restored to normal about 7 a.m. FHP: Trucker injured after two semis collideSTAFF REPORTLAKE PLACID „ A 47-year-old Lake Placid resident was seriously injured at 8:15 p.m. Thursday after his Suzuki Vinson hit a tree. Rodney Brown was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital, a Florida Highway Patrol report issued Saturday said. Brown was going south on Daffodil Street, approaching Van Buren Avenue when he lost control, went off the road into the west shoulder and hit the tree, FHP said. The case is under investigation.ATV driver hits a tree, seriously hurtSTAFF REPORTSEBRING „ A man who authorities said attempted to hide drugs in a mobile home was arrested on several charges, according to an arrest report released Thursday. Derek Brian Worth, 39, 3147 New York Ave., Sebring, was arrested by the Highlands County SheriffÂs Of“ce and charged with resisting an of“cer without violence; possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver; and possession of drug equipment. The arrest came after Highlands County SheriffÂs Of“ce detectives and members of the Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant. Deputies saw Worth and ordered him to get on the ground. Instead, he ran into the mobile home, the report said. A woman also entered the dwelling, the report added. Eventually, both the woman and he exited the home. Deputies then searched the home and found about 5 grams of methamphetamine and a scale with methamphetamine residue, the report said. The woman told deputies that Worth hid the drugs in the dwelling.Authorities make meth arrestBY JAY MEISELSTAFF WRITERSEBRING „ The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual Friends of Scouting-Soaring Eagle Dinner on Thursday, March 30, at First United Methodist Church in Sebring. The reception will be at 6 p.m. with a photo opportunity with the honoree and history of Scouting artifacts. The program and dinner start at 7 p.m. The dinner is a fundraising opportunity to directly bene“t the Boy Scout program in Highlands County. There is no cost for the dinner, but the council asks attendees to make a donation to support scouting. Dinner will be catered by The Palms of Sebring and this yearÂs dinner chair will be Julie Diaz, and the emcee will be Don Elwell. This yearÂs dinner will be honoring Dr. William ÂBillÂŽ Jernigan, the 2017 ÂDistinguished CitizenÂŽ of the year, for his years of service to the community and the youth. The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes noteworthy and extraordinary leadership of citizens in Highlands County. ÂHonoring distinguished citizenship delivers a message to our youth that character counts. The lives of distinguished citizens put into place guideposts that serve to inspire the youth to lead, to accept responsibility, and to care about principles and causes beyond self-interest.ÂŽ First United Methodist Church is at 126 S. Pine St. in downtown Sebring and the dinner will be held in the Family Life Center. RSVPs are required. Contact Aaron Pickle, district director, at 863632-1934 or aaron.pickle@ scouting.orgScouts to honor JerniganSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN adno=3430933 AB Carts FEATURING A Full-Line of Cart Accessories!2304 US Hwy, 27 € N. 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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | A3 www.highlandsnewssun.com ANSWERS to crosswordJoan M. FrawleyJoan M. Frawley, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on March 8, 1942 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late Ernest A. and Patty P. (Moore) White. Joan worked for many years with the Highlands County Health Department serving as Chief Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics. After retirement, Joan enjoyed working in her ”ower gardens and feeding the birds, with one of her favorite pastimes being spent with family, friends and her two cats. Joan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Joan was a devoted and loving wife of 51 years to her husband, Edward Frawley of Sebring, who survives her. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Lynda White. Memorial contributions may be made in JoanÂs name to American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research by calling 800-227-2345. Services entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, 4001 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870. Online condolences may be left at stephensonnelsonfh.com.Vernetta I. PrindleVernetta ÂVernieÂŽ Irene Prindle, 89, died March 18, 2017, at home in Sebring, Florida, where she resided since 1974. Vernie was born Oct. 27, 1927, at Burt, North Dakota to the late Leo (Lee) and Eugenia (Jane) Zentner. She was a 1945 graduate of Billings High School, Billings, Montana. On Aug. 31, 1946, she married Gerald (Jerry) O. Prindle in Columbus, Montana. Vernie and Jerry lived all over the United States and in several countries due to JerryÂs military career. She was a wonderful military wife, able to adapt and thrive with each new military move, which was often. Through the years she worked a variety of jobs: clerical, ad rep, movie theater ticket of“ce, saleswoman at the military exchange, babysitter, carpentry and even taxi cab driver. The job she loved most was OTR semi-truck driver. She and Jerry both went to truck driving school and got CDL licenses in 1975, when less than 1 percent of truck drivers were women. Accompanied by their dogs, they drove 18 wheelers throughout the U.S. as co-drivers, and later as owner-operators, until retiring in the 1980s. Vernie had a deep love for all animals and supported several humane organizations. She rescued many cats and dogs during her lifetime, and leaves behind her beloved cats and dog, Sandy. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Doerr of Sebring and Linda Crawford and her husband Dennis of Las Vegas, Nevada; two grandsons, Thomas Gerald Crawford and Dennis Keiller Crawford Jr.; one great-granddaughter; her brother, William Van Wieren, Billings, Montana; two sisters-inlaw, Dorothy Prindle and Phyllis Prindle, both of Billings, Montana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, in 2004 and sister, Carol Mae Frank. We are grateful to Nurse on Call for making her life better before her “nal illness last December and Good Shepherd Hospice for helping her transition as peacefully as possible. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring. Inurnment at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell will follow at a later date. Per her wishes, there will be no memorial service. Services entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, 4001 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, Florida 33870. Online condolences may be left at stephensonnelsonfh. com.John L. ScottJohn L. Scott, 96, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on Feb. 12, 1921 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Ralph Waldo and Jerrine (Marsh) Scott. John proudly served our country with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He spent his career with Armco Steel Corp. in Middletown, Ohio. John moved to Sebring in 2004 and was a member of Heartland Christian Church. Survivors include his two daughters, Cynthia Ann Silberman of Granger, Indiana, and Lynne Marie Kelley of Palm Coast, Florida; one sister, Dorothy Pierce (George) of Metairie, Louisiana; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be held in Middletown, Ohio, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Salvation Army, 3135 Kenilworth Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870; salvationarmy. org. Services entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, 4001 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870. Online condolences may be left at stephensonnelsonfh.com.Emma I. SnyderEmma I. Snyder, 101, of Eaton, Ohio, passed away March 24, 2017 at her winter home in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born May 8, 1915 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Albertis and Nancy (Siler) Geeting. She was a 1933 graduate of New Madison High School; member of the Eaton Church of the Brethren; and a former Preble County Clerk of Courts. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harlan G. Snyder. Survivors include son, Albert (Melody) Snyder of Englewood, Ohio; daughters, Nancy (Gale) Bigham of New Paris, Ohio, Karen (Ron) Hensel of West Manchester, Ohio, Sandra (Harold) Beckett of Eaton, Ohio and Janet Woltja of Eldorado, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Scott Funeral home, 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid on Tuesday, March 28 at 1 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Joe Dehart of“ciating. Further services and burial will take place in Ohio. In lieu of ”owers, a memorial contribution may be made to Community Church of God in Lake Placid. Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting scottfuneralservices.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home of Lake Placid. 863-465-4134.Alice W. StahlAlice W. (Rooney) Stahl, 85, of Lake Placid, was reunited with her Lord early Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017. Alice died at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, comforted by her loving family. Alice was a native of Altoona, Pennsylvania, born April 18, 1931. She is the daughter of Thomas E. and Mary (Riley) Rooney. She married John W. Stahl and moved to Miami, Florida in 1952. Alice was employed by Bell Telephone Company until she became a mother in 1955. She was also employed by Life of Florida Insurance Company during the 1970s. Alice served as a Sunday school teacher at Palmetto Presbyterian Church, and participated in the womenÂs ministry at Kendall Presbyterian Church, Miami, Florida, and First Presbyterian Church, Lake Placid, Florida. She enjoyed reading, traveling, planning family trips, playing cards with close friends, watching movies and dancing with her husband. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, grandma and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was married to John W. Stahl (deceased) for 60 years. Alice is survived by her brother, Gerald Rooney of Livermore, California; daughters, Susan Cuckler (Bob) of Homestead, Florida, Sally Stahl of Lake Placid, Florida, and Joni Beugnot (Marc) of Davie, Florida; grandchildren, Megan and Kyle; many nieces and nephews, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ellsworth Rooney, and sister, Charlotte Hollen. The family acknowledges and appreciates the special care provided by Comfort Keepers Jackie and Jane, Rent a Relative ladies and Dorthya. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. for a visitation Wednesday, March 29, at First Presbyterian Church with funeral services beginning at 3 p.m. The Reverends Raymond Cameron and Drew Severance will celebrate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Placid. In lieu of ”owers, donations may be sent to Lakeview Christian School, 496 Kent Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852 and Youth Program for First Presbyterian Church, 118 N. Oak Ave., Lake Placid, FL 33852. Funeral arrangements are under the loving devotion of Michael A. Brochetti Funeral Home in Lake Placid; 863-465-9997. OBITUARIES Elks to honor the communityLAKE PLACID „ Lake Placid Elks will honor several exceptional members of the town with community awards Saturday, along with the 2017/2018 installation of of“cers. They invite the community to come honor the awardees. Social hour is 5 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. with ceremonies to follow. Dinner is $10 per person. This is open to the public. The lodge is located at 300 C.R. 621 (behind Winn-Dixie)11th annual Orchid ShowSEBRING „ Orchid Society Highlands Inc. presents the 11th annual Orchid Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Ag Center, 4509 George Blvd. in Sebring. Donation is $3. Kids under 12 come in for free. Displays, vendors, supplies and more. For more information, call Lori Coon at 863414-3381 or Pete Otway at 863-699-1575 or visit orchidsocietyhighlands. org. Highlands PEO group meetsAVON PARK „ The Highlands PEO Group will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at the home of Ann McCall. Meeting and program will follow. All active PEO members are invited. For information, call 863-402-4655.Annual Easter egg hunt setSEBRING „ The Desoto City Volunteer Fire Department is having its annual Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, at 4612 Desoto Road. There will be fun and games. The Easter Bunny will be there around 1:30 p.m., followed by the Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. There is a raf”e afterward. Everything is free except for the raf”e.First Responder Appreciation DaySEBRING „ The Sebring Moose Lodge will host a First Responder Appreciation Day and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the lodge on U.S. 98. First responders eat for free and get a free “rst-year membership. There will be prizes, food, drinks, music and more. For information, call 863-655-3920.Palm Sunday ride-alongVENUS The Venus United Methodist Church invites people with horses to join them on Palm Sunday, April 9, and ride horses to church. They leave Sheppard Road at 9 a.m. and ride along Sheppard Road to Old S.R. 8, to the church, 926 County Rd. 31 in Venus. Along the way they will stop and talk about the meaning of Palm Sunday. For information, call 863-465-5043.Free pics with Easter BunnySEBRING „ The Elliott TeamÂs “rst annual ÂPictures with the Easter BunnyÂŽ is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Century 21 Advanced All Service Realty, 1843 U.S. 27 N. (across from Starbucks). In addition to meeting the Easter Bunny, attendees will receive a complimentary photo taken by a professional photographer (along with the copyright) via email. There will be popcorn and sweet treats. 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A4 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com VIEWPOINTS At the end of each column I suggest our readers share their thoughts. In response to my column about health care costs, I received the equivalent of 21 single-spaced pages of comments from readers. We have AmericaÂs best newspaper readers, and you do share your thoughts. It took me a while to work through all of the email, respond to each one, and to try and “gure out how to share your thoughts. In my column, I suggested that demographics is destiny. Our nation is getting older. Since the elderly spend far more on health care than the young, the current healthcare funding model is not sustainable. Young people pay for the costs of the retired because young people pay the Medicare taxes to fund Medicare insurance for those 65-plus. We also charge young healthy people more for insurance than is necessary to help subsidize the older and generally less healthy. It is a wealth transfer from the young to the old. In 1950, there were seven working people to pay for the health care costs of those 65-plus, primarily through Medicare taxes. In 2020, there will only be 3.5 working people to pay for the health care costs of those 65 and older. Health care costs in 1960 were only 5 percent of the economy. Now health care costs are close to 20 percent and climbing rapidly. My point in the column was our country does not have a plan to “x the problem. We must proactively “nd solutions to reduce the upward spiral in costs and to reduce the burden on the young. Demographics is destiny. In my column, I did not have room to suggest solutions. I also preferred to know what you think. Readers like RW didnÂt like my lack of solutions. The subject line of his email was „ Captain Obvious. ÂWhile every informed person in this country must know by now that our health care system is broken, I “nd it somewhat absurd that the publisher of a newspaper would waste time pointing it out without offering possible solutions that have been put forward by experts in the “eld. If your purpose is to inform, why donÂt you do that instead of restating the obvious.ÂŽ IÂd also like to address all the folks who thought I was being disrespectful to retirees. Like this reader. ÂI guess I will start to pack my bags for the pasture. Please tell me what I will need. With what is going on today, we donÂt need another outlet for our youth (non elderly) to protest against. Have a little respect; you will be there sooner than you think.ÂŽ „ JB Or this one. ÂYour article came across as blaming the elderly for living too long! I have no solution, and it sounds like you donÂt either, but just remember, if youÂre lucky, you someday may be one of the Âelderly bene“ting too.ÂŽ „ S Reader MF wrote. ÂI wonÂt belabor the point but as I call it, we have shared costs of some expenses in this country. One example is education of our young people. Most of us in Florida pay very high taxes for education and have no children. ÂItÂs unfair to compare the elderly cost to the younger cost without taking into consideration all shared costs as well. If everyone paid the cost that pertained only to them ƒ where would society be? Thanks for listening.ÂŽ Thank you to all the readers who wanted to set me straight about a little respect for the elderly. No disrespect meant. We do, however, need to have a candid conversation about healthcare. President Trump and Speaker Ryan have proposed letting insurance companies charge older people “ve times the price as a young person pays. Is that the solution to young people subsidizing older peopleÂs health care? Next week „ the problems our readers identi“ed with the current health care system. The following week „ reader solutions. Share your thoughts. David Dunn-Rankin is CEO of Sun Newspapers, the familyand employeeowned group that owns the Highlands News-Sun and Highlands Sun. He can be reached at daviddr@ sun-herald.com.Readers say older folks paid price for health careLaw enforcement and school of“cials pledged a month ago to take a strong stance on the problem of truancy and they have proven themselves to be serious. Seven parents have been arrested for truancy in the past year. One of those parents was charged with “ve counts of failure to have a child attend school. We have no idea the age of the child, and it doesnÂt matter. What does matter is that child was not in school getting the education that he or she needs to be a productive citizen. That parentÂs plea agreement included 12 months probation and a “ne of $375 plus the cost of prosecution, according to Assistant State Attorney Gary Ellis. Truancy is an age old problem for school districts across the nation, but apparently of“cials, including County Judge Anthony Ritenour, are fed up with the excuses from students and parents. Florida Statue 1003.26: Enforcement of school attendance begins by saying the Legislature “nds that poor academic performance is associated with non-attendance and that school districts must take an active role in promoting and enforcing attendance as a means of improving student performance. Furthermore, it states that early intervention in school attendance is the most effective way of producing good attendance habits that will lead to improved student learning and achievement. Failure to have a child attend school is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 “ne and six months probation. Parents arenÂt the only ones who can face a tough penalty, though. The Department of Highway Safety is required not to issue a driverÂs license or even a learnerÂs permit to a minor who is not attending classes. If they already have a driverÂs license, it can and will get suspended. County members have had their eyes on chronic absenteeism. At the elementary level, 14.8 percent of the students missed 10.5 day or more of school since the beginning of this school year through Jan. 31. At the middle school, the percentage jumped to 18 percent. The number nearly doubles when looking at the high school level Â… at a staggering 33.7 percent. A study from the U.S. Department of EducationÂs Civil Rights Data Collection showed 6.5 million American students Â… 13 percent nationwide Â… missed three or more weeks of school in excused or unexcused absences that year. More than half of those students were in elementary or middle school. Some parents donÂt think education is important so they just donÂt bring their kids to school. As parents, we are given the gift of a child and with that gifts comes a lot of responsibilities, one of which is making sure that child receives an education, which leads to success as an adult. If our children are not getting to school on time, are leaving early, or are just completely absent, they arenÂt getting an education. Once in a while is one thing, but making it a consistent habit is something altogether different. There is simply no excuse.Getting tough on truancyOUR VIEW David Dunn-Rankin INK IN MY VEINS Joe Henderson FLORIDA POLITICS Glen Nickerson Publisher glen.nickerson@highlandsnewssun.com Pallavi Agarwal Editor editor@newssun.com Romona Washington Executive Editor romona.washington@highlandsnewssun.com Mat Delaney Highlands Sun Editor mat.delaney@highlandsnewssun.com JOIN THE CONVERSATIONLetters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. We will not accept any Letters to the Editor that mention a business in a negative tone, as they have no means to defend themselves. Please keep Letters to the Editor 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 Â… not initials. An address and telephone number must be included. The phone number and address are not for publication, but must be provided. In the case of letters that are emailed, the same rules apply. Due to the number of letters received, we are able to run only four letters 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 Highlands News-Sun, Letters to the Editor, 207 Circle Park Drive, Sebring, FL 33870, or fax to 863-3851954. Readers may also email Letters to the Editor to editor@newssun.com. Depending on your point of view, red-light cameras in Florida are either: A) Of great bene“t to public safety by making drivers think twice when approaching a changing traf“c light; or B) a cash grab by communities that amounts to a backdoor tax. Just so weÂre clear, IÂm on the side of Option B. While several communities throughout the state have discontinued use of the cameras for reasons best explained by Option B, the Legislature has never mustered enough support for a complete ban on them. Bless Âem, though, House members keep trying. They are scheduled once again to take up a proposal (HB 6007) by Rep. Bryan Avila, a Hialeah Republican, and Spring Hill Republican Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, to repeal laws that permit the cameras. Maybe they will succeed this time. I wish they wouldnÂt stop there, though. I wish that for once, lawmakers could “nally put their foot down on the practice of texting while driving. Currently, it is only a secondary offense, punishable by a “ne only if of“cers can stop a violator on another charge. The state transportation committee will consider whether to recommend toughening the law by making it a primary offense „ meaning that if an of“cer sees someone obviously texting while driving, they can be pulled over for that. Sadly, even something so obvious is complicated after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it takes a warrant to search a cellphone. ItÂs unlikely a motorist about to be hit with a big “ne for texting would voluntarily turn over their phone. I appreciate the complication. ItÂs worth the battle, though. So why the battle against cameras but support for a texting ban? Simple. In 2015, the state reported nearly 46,000 accidents due to distracted driving. ThatÂs more than 12 percent of all crashes in Florida, and weÂve all had the experience of watching drivers weave in and out of highway lanes while theyÂre focused on their phone instead of the road. Red-light cameras, on the other hand, appear to contribute to crashes as well as being the aforementioned cash grab. The News Service of Florida reported in a four-year study of 148 intersections with cameras, across the state, crashes increased by more than 10 percent. Rear-end collisions were the main culprit. Add to that the fact that cameras are operated by an out-of-state “rm and that appealing the “ne can result in even heavier costs and points on your driverÂs license. People usually give in and pay, and thatÂs not what a law like this should be doing. Get rid of the cameras. Joe Henderson has had a 45-year career in newspapers, including the last nearly 42 years at the Tampa Tribune, where he covered sports, politics, and city government. The column moved on website Florida Politics.Time to get rid of red-light cameras, but turn up heat on texting
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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | A5 www.highlandsnewssun.com PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE A3numbers show the larger Avon Park area includes 33,646 people. The greater Sebring area has 41,693, and Lake Placid comes in at 22,989, the 2015 census estimate said. ÂI make it point to work closely with business owners,ÂŽ Deleon said. ÂWe have three new businesses scheduled to open here soon. With the lowest taxation level in the county, business and residential growth just simply follow.ÂŽ The city also has annexed over 1,000 dwelling units, Deleon said. University of FloridaÂs Bureau of Economic and Business Research estimated 10,989 people live within Avon ParkÂs city limits, compared to 10,971 for the City of Sebring, and 2,564 in the Town of Lake Placid. Neighboring counties also grew: € DeSoto, 35,355 in 2015 to 35,800 in 2016, 1.3 percent € Glades, 13,607 to 13,970, 2.7 percent € Hardee, 27,252 to 27,360, 0.4 percent € Okeechobee, 39,409 to 40,314, 2.3 percent € Polk, 649,425 to 666,149, 2.6 percent Greater Sebring Chamber Of Commerce President Liz Barber thinks Highlands is growing for two reasons: ÂOne, the lower cost of living. Retirees “nd it a little more attractive. And two, the pace of lifestyle. They are tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities.ÂŽ Highlands is a retirement haven. Exactly one-third of Highlands residents are 65 or older, compared to 18.8 percent for the rest of Florida. BEBR has estimated 16,000 people winter in Highlands County. ÂThat seems low, just from a traf“c perspective only,ÂŽ Barber said. She feels Highlands CountyÂs winter population is far larger. If not for the Great Recession, Highlands would have grown farther beyond 100,000, Holbrook said. ÂWe were getting a lot of interest from three or four developers. We were going to see positive things in the real estate market.ÂŽ One, Greg Arnone, had planned hundreds of units southwest of Lake June. ÂBefore everything blew up,ÂŽ Holbrook said. ÂWhen BP wanted to come in, that would have been the catalyst.ÂŽ BP had hired Lykes Brothers to develop energy cane that the petroleum company would have used to make ethanol fuel. Coastal county Brevard grew by 11,200 residents in the past year, MiamiDade 20,300, Palm Beach 22,000, Hillsborough 29,200, Pinellas 12,300. ÂBecause of whatÂs happening on the coast, weÂre going to see more,ÂŽ Holbrook said.CENSUSFROM PAGE 1 Lorie Lay“eld is currently the districtÂs only teacher dedicated to online teaching. She teaches the required course that ninth-graders take as part of their leadership or AVID class. In Highlands County schools, the course is workplace technology applications. Lay“eld noted that the Highlands Virtual School will use coursework and software based on the Sunshine State Standards provided by Edgeunity, which is a curriculum company based in Sunnyvale, California. ÂIt is all fully adaptable by our teachers,ÂŽ she said. The teachers can use their own lessons and pick and choose the order of the lessons. The company was founded in 1998 as Education2020 and rebranded as Edgenuity in 2013 and served over two million students by 2015. The county-based school district virtual school is going to be another option similar to what the Florida Virtual school offers, but it will be offered through the School Board of Highlands County, Lay“eld said. ÂThe selling point for that „ it is going to be our teachers in our community; itÂs a going to be a little bit more personalized,ÂŽ she said. The district is considering various ideas such as a quarterly lab time where teachers can meet face-to-face with the online students and offer help, Lay“eld said. ÂItÂs all still in the planing stages, but we are hoping to make it online but really personalized,ÂŽ she said. Lake Placid High Principal Toni Stivender said it makes a lot of sense to have the Highlands students take classes with a districtoperated virtual school. There may be a few less common classes the district wonÂt be able to offer that students will continue to be able to take through Florida Virtual School, she said. School Board member Donna Howerton said she was surprised to learn about the funding the district was losing to Florida Virtual School. By offering Highlands Virtual School, Howerton said, the district will save dollars that will help shore up the general fund balance. The School Board is scheduled to vote on the proposal on April 4.VIRTUALFROM PAGE 1 FILE PHOTOThe School Board of Highlands County seeks to retain state funding by starting its own online school, which students could access at their home if they have an internet connection. have to hire teachers for next year. ÂI never know because people at the end of the year take jobs in other places; they do it over the summer,ÂŽ Stivender said. ÂI probably will,ÂŽ have to hire teachers. ÂI have some teachers looking in other places for very legitimate reasons, not because they are trying to get away from Lake Placid High, because it is a wonderful place to work,ÂŽ she said. Stivender stressed she would be able to add more teachers next year if needed. Hill-Gustat Middle School Principal Christ Doty said he will be hiring teachers, too. He will be going to Indiana with Woodlawn Elementary Principal Jon Spencer and Lethbridge in the latter part of April to recruit teachers. ÂFor the past two years we have been able to bring highly quali“ed, fully trained teachers to our area and they are staying,ÂŽ he said, noting the previous successful recruiting efforts in Indiana, which included stops at Ball State University and Purdue University. ÂThe goal is always to hire the most highly quali“ed teachers we can “nd,ÂŽ he said. ÂRight now, we have substitute teachers who are “lling in for the year and they are doing a great job with what they know and what they can do. ÂBut, if we can put fully certi“ed, fully college-of-education trained teachers in the classroom, then that obviously works out to the bene“t of the students, which is our goal.ÂŽ Last year he hired three teachers for the district from Indiana, including one who is teaching science at Hill-Gustat Middle and is having a great year in the classroom, Doty said. ÂShe is a phenomenal teacher; as a “rst-year teacher she has learned a lot; she has made an immediate impact on the campus in her “rst year.ÂŽ Doty said the district hasnÂt had a lot of success recruiting at Florida universities because the graduates tend to go to coastal areas and larger cities. The Heartland Educational Consortium in Lake Placid will be hosting a Teacher Recruitment Fair for the consortium districts from 8 a.m. 2 p.m. April 7. The consortium is comprised of Highlands, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry and Okeechobee school districts. TEACHERSFROM PAGE 1 Village Fountain Plaza237 US 27 N. 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SECTIONSunday, March 26, 2017LOCAL SPORTSBAVON PARK „ Anybody who left Head Field a bit early this week probably isnÂt too happy with themselves. For the second time this week, the Red Devils used some late-inning magic to grab victory in their “nal at-bat, this time defeating IMG Academy Gray by a score of 3-2 on Friday. ÂThese guys have heart, no doubt about it,ÂŽ said Avon Park coach Whit Cornell. ÂItÂs been an emotional week with two comeback wins. We played three good teams, teams that we really respect, and we were able to win those three games.ÂŽ The Red Devils improved to 7-3 with the 3-0 week and Cornell said one reason the team is playing better is guys are getting their college choices locked in and that has taken away a potential distraction. ÂWe are real fortunate that we have some guys who are going to have the opportunity to play at the next level „ theyÂre seniors „ we had a lot of that going on early in the season and a lot of the time that can be a slight distraction but theyÂre doing a real good job of handling it,ÂŽ he said. ÂEverybodyÂs starting to settle in on where theyÂre going to be next year so the whole team is starting to come together.ÂŽ The Red Devils had several opportunities in the early part of the game to get on the scoreboard, but IMG Academy pitcher Kellen French was able to come up some key pitches, thanks to a generous strike zone that drew the ire of the Avon Park faithful.Devils rally for winAvon Park defeats IMG Academy in 8 inningsBY ALLEN MOODYSPORTS EDITOR ALLEN MOODY/STAFFThe Avon Park Red Devils celebrate after defeating IMG Academy in the eighth inning on Friday.Ehrler grabs Classic leadMany anglers with several pounds of leaderHOUSTON „ After “nishing 29th or lower in 10 of his last 12 tournaments with B.A.S.S., Brent Ehrler has been open about his recent frustrations. ÂItÂs really been bugging me that I havenÂt been able to put myself in position to win,ÂŽ Ehrler said. ÂTo me, thatÂs the thrill of tournament “shing „ just being in position as the tournament is coming to an end „ and I have not experienced it at all on the Elite Series.ÂŽ On Friday, Ehrler put himself in that position „ and he did it on the biggest stage professional bass “shing offers. The 40-year-old pro from Newport Beach, Calif., caught “ve bass that weighed 23 pounds, 3 ounces and took the opening-round lead in the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICKÂS Sporting Goods. His catch was anchored by a 9-12 largemouth that ranked as his biggest in four trips to Lake Conroe. It claimed the lead for Berkley Big Bass and gave him a nice leg up on the “eld of 52. ÂIÂm de“nitely in position, but we have a lot of tournament left,ÂŽ Ehrler said. ÂWhat I really like to do is start a little back in the pack, then jump up a little bit and have a chance to be there at the end. I donÂt like jumping out in front, but a 9-12 will do that. ÂI basically had a 16or 17-pound limit today with a 9-12 that really bumped me up.ÂŽ Ehrler had a successful career on the FLW Tour, winning more than $2 million before moving to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2015. In two-plus seasons since then, heÂs done well enough to make the Top 50 SPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN DARREN JACOBSON/B.A.S.S. PHOTOCli Crochet reacts during the weigh-in. He was in third place after the rst day of the Bassmaster Classic. The Florida freshwater “shing forecast for the last six days of March give anglers the new moon phase and excellent spring weather, or in other words, the best “shing days of the month. Hopefully you have set aside time to kick back this week and enjoy the best freshwater “shing the world has to offer. Florida has over 8,000 lakes, so choose one and go “shing. The Ânew moon phase week started Friday, with new moon occurring Monday at 1:13 p.m. and ends Thursday technically. However the new moon effect-level increases daily until Thursday due to the orbit perigee on that day. For this reason Friday and perhaps Saturday will produce better than those days would otherwise. The weather forecast doesnÂt present any negatives this week unless the winds speeds on Tuesday and Wednesday drop lower than the predicted 6 mile-per-hour speeds. The worst days on the water are always days with little to no wind. IÂd rather “sh 12 to 17 mile-per-hour winds than not have any. Remember the key to excellent “shing weather, is weather which causes “sh to adjust their positions within the water column and weather which helps to hide the identity of the bait and line, and masks the presence of the angler. It looks as if weÂll have this type of weather all week. Every day this week the following “shing factors are forecast to occur at ideal levels. A changing barometer forces “sh to adjust up or down and this triggers Âopportunistic feeding activity and causes expended energy which increases appetite. Winds at 6 to 12 miles-per-hour create wave-action which disperses light rays signi“cantly which causes “sh to make more mistakes in identifying their prey and not detecting “shing lines. Also waves create a noise level which helps to hide unnatural angler noises. Variable cloud cover and sunlight cause “sh to adjust by making them move close to protective cover during bright conditions and away from protective cover under lower light conditions. The more light level change there is, the more energy they use and the more Âopportunistic feeding occurs as they adjust. So when the light is bright your bait placement into the water must be exactly on target, with a low splash silent entry so that it falls right to the base where “sh hide from being eaten. Pitching and ”ipping techniques work best at accomplishing this. However when thick cloud cover prevails, a silent bait entry is not as crucial since “sh are looking Great new moon fishing TPNAEC standings tighten upPorsche surprising leader in GTLM classWhile the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship still has 10 of its 12 races to come on the 2017 schedule, weÂve already reached the halfway point in the battle for the Tequila Patrn North American Endurance Cup following last SaturdayÂs Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida. The Patrn Endurance Cup rewards top performers in the four WeatherTech Championship endurance races: the Rolex 24 At Daytona, which was contested on Jan. 28 and 29, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 18, the SahlenÂs Six Hours of The Glen on Sunday, July 2, and the 10-hour Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday Oct. 7. Points are awarded at strategic intervals for each race, with “ve points going to each class leader at those intervals, followed by four points for second place, three for third, and two points for all others from fourth place onward. With back-to-back victories in the Rolex 24 and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac SPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN ALLEN MOODY/STAFFThe No. 38 Performance Tech LMPC has won every possible point in the Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup through two races.PORSCHE | 8 DEVILS | 7 Highlands Bass AnglerDAVE DOUGLASS FISHING | 4 CLASSIC | 2
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B2 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com cut and earn a check in 12 events, and heÂs quali“ed for the Classic both years he was eligible. But he has yet to claim a victory with B.A.S.S. He said FridayÂs big “sh was a complete surprise, and he isnÂt certain his pattern will hold up for three days. ÂI had one big bite and a bunch of solid “sh,ÂŽ Ehrler said. ÂI wasnÂt expecting to catch any big ones like that. IÂve “shed three Toyota Texas Bass Classics here, and I havenÂt caught a big bass like that „ not even in practice. I didnÂt catch one in practice for this tournament. ÂIÂve learned something here, and I can do it in multiple areas. But I donÂt know how strong.ÂŽ The kicker “sh in EhrlerÂs bag provided a slim margin over a crowded leaderboard that included seven bags of 20 pounds or more. Kentucky angler Bradley Roy is in second place with 22-1, followed by Cliff Crochet of Louisiana (21-8), Michael Iaconelli of New Jersey (21-2), Clifford Pirch of Arizona (20-11), Dave Lefebre of Pennsylvania (20-6) and James Elam of Oklahoma (20-1). Roy, who made waves during Classic pre-practice in January by catching a personal-best largemouth that topped 10 pounds, bene“ted from that hard-earned knowledge he gained in practice. ÂI found some stuff when I was here before the off-limits that I liked,ÂŽ said Roy, a 26-year-old angler making his “rst Classic appearance. ÂI didnÂt know that I was going to get a chance to use all of it because I didnÂt know which phase of the spawn these “sh were going to be in. ÂI was able to use a little more of it than I thought I was going to, and it worked out.ÂŽ Crochet, who quali“ed for the Classic by winning last yearÂs “nal Central Open on the Atchafalaya Basin in Louisiana, was animated and loud when he climbed from his boat with his bag of 21-8. ÂIÂve been very intense in my approach,ÂŽ Crochet said. ÂI made it here in the bottom of the ninth inning. I was down in the count, and I know what it means to be here. ÂIÂm going to keep my eye on the prize.ÂŽCLASSICFROM PAGE 1 DARREN JACOBSON/B.A.S.S. PHOTOBrent Ehrler was the early leader of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICKÂS Sporting Goods. Mezza group golf outingOn Monday, the Mezza group played at Golf Hammock. In the A group, Rich Hahn was in first place with minus 2 and at minus 3 was Jim Gulick, who placed second. There was a tie in the B group for first place between Ronnie Johnston and Roger Culberson at minus 1, while Paul Brown II came in first place in C group with a plus 5 and Dave Hankinson was even for second place. In the D group, Bobby Culbert shot a plus 6 to place first and in second place Jack Schell had minus 1. there was a tie for first place in E group between Gary Galle and Stan Griffis at plus 4. There was a tie in F group for first place between Joe Hyzny and David Mulligan at plus 3. Taking first place in G group at plus 6 was Jack Bardelli and Robin Geier came in second with minus 1, while Jerry Patterson scored plus 2 for first place in the H group and in second place Karl Mellor had plus 1. In the I group, Bob Hughes was at minus 2 for first place and at minus 6 was Jim Daigneault in second place. There was a threeway tie for first place in J group between Bob Parker, Janice Parker and Ken Porter all at even. First place in K group went Jerry Edwards at plus 2 and in second place was Elaine Berringer at minus 2, while in the L group, first place was captured by Bob Wimmers at plus 2 and in second place was Bill Katcher at plus 1. In the M group, first place went Harry Durst at plus 3 and in second place at minus 2 was Boots Callahan. Ralph Pickering came in first place in the N group with a plus 5 and in second place at plus 4 was Bill Alesi. In the O group, Jim Ruscher was at plus 5 to place “rst and Bud Glass scored plus 3 for second place. Monday the Mezza group will Play at Golf Hammock beginning at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive early to register. For more information call Joe Hyzny at 863-3187960 or Pete Mezza at 414-2110.Golf Hammock Ladies Club ChampionshipThe Golf Hammock Ladies League held its two-day Club Championship tournament and Lorraine Northrup took “rst place in the First Flight low gross score category. Laura Kebberly placed second and Lorraine Friends was third. In the First Flight low net race, Caroline Duncan placed “rst and there was a tie for second place between Carolyn rif”e and Marilyn Redenbarger. In the Second Flight, Kathy Saleeba was “rst place in the low gross category, with Barbara Walczak placing second and Wanda Hastie taking third.In the Second Flight low net race, Joyce Stanley and Jean Haig tied for “rst place and Carol Troup was second.In the Third Flight, Florence Towell placed “rst in low net. Betsy Wells was second and Kaydee Depolito placed third. Low net honors in the Third Flight went to Pat Lowe, with Ruth Kirk placing second and Nancy Senior placed third. LOCAL GOLF AB Carts FEATURING A Full-Line of Cart Accessories!2304 US Hwy, 27 € N. 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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | B3 www.highlandsnewssun.com MondayAvon Park boys tennis at Sebring, 4 p.m. Sebring girls tennis at Avon Park, 4 p.m. Sebring baseball at Lake Placid, 7 p.m. State College of Florida baseball at SFSC, 6 p.m. TuesdayDeSoto baseball at Lake Placid, 7 p.m. Hardee baseball at Avon Park, 7 p.m. Sebring ”ag football at Liberty, 6 p.m. Moore Haven softball at Sebring, 6:30 p.m. DeSoto softball at Lake Placid, 6:30 p.m. Lake Placid girls tennis at Okeechobee, 4:30 p.m. Lake Placid boys tennis at Okeechobee, 4:30 p.m. SFSC softball at Hillsborough (2), 5 p.m. WednesdaySFSC baseball at State College of Florida, 6 p.m. ThursdayLake Placid track at Sebring, 4 p.m. Lake Placid boys tennis at Hardee, 4:30 p.m. Winter Haven girls tennis at Sebring, 4 p.m. Hardee girls tennis at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Sebring softball at Avon Park, 6 p.m. Avon Park ”ag football at Lake Placid, 7 p.m. SFSC softball at State College of Florida (2), 5 p.m. FridayAuburndale softball at Sebring, 7 p.m. Lemon Bay softball at Lake Placid, 6 p.m. Lake Wales baseball at Sebring, 7 p.m. Lemon Bay baseball at Lake Placid, 7 p.m. Avon Park baseball at IMG, 7 p.m. State College of Florida baseball at SFSC, 6 p.m. SaturdaySFSC baseball at St. Petersburg, 1 p.m. Monday, April 3Sebring ”ag football at Lake Placid, 7 p.m. St. Petersburg baseball at SFSC, 6 p.m. Hardee boys tennis at Sebring, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4Avon Park baseball at Sebring, 7:30 p.m. Sebring softball at Ft. Meade, 7 p.m. Lake Placid softball at Dunbar, 6:30 p.m. Lake Region girls tennis at Sebring, 4 p.m. Lake Placid ”ag football at Glades, 7 p.m. Lake Placid track at Avon Park, 4 p.m. SFSC baseball at St. Petersburg, 6 p.m. Polk State College softball at SFSC (2), 5 p.m. Thursday, April 6Bartow boys tennis at Sebring, 4 p.m. Sebring ”ag football at Avon Park, 6 p.m. Pahokee ”ag football at Lake Placid, 7 p.m. Avon Park baseball at DeSoto, 7 p.m. Avon Park softball at Sebring, 6 p.m. Lake Placid softball at Clewiston, 7:30 p.m. Avon Park track at Lake Placid, 4:30 p.m. Florida Southwest softball at SFSC (2), 5 p.m. Friday, April 7Sebring softball at Lake Wales, 7 p.m. Auburndale baseball at Sebring, 7:30 p.m. Avon Park baseball at Mulberry, 7 p.m. Hillsborough baseball at SFSC, 6 p.m. LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR ALLEN MOODY/STAFFAvon ParkÂs Dee Kerney begins his dive back to rst base in FridayÂs win over IMG Academy. The Red Devils return to action Tuesday when they host Hardee. 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B4 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.comfor activity as they cruise freely under the less-visible conditions. You can cast to open areas and retrieve high visibility, high vibration baits, within the upper levels of the water column. Best Fishing Days: Today through Friday will be all be very good days, however an excellent rating will occur today through Tuesday. The Major Fishing Period: I believe the best “shing period will occur when the new moon is overhead, which today occurs at 12:24 p.m. The feeding migration will start on the atmospheric pressure increase period occurring in the late morning hours of about 10-11 a.m. Peak feeding occurs from noon to solar noon at 1:13 p.m. Also at this time pressure will just start to decline causing further “sh-adjustment to occur. A rating of 7 to 8 today, and 8 to 9 for Monday and Tuesday. If winds diminish Tuesday your bait entry technique better be absolutely perfectly natural looking. The Minor Fishing Period: There will be two minor periods during the 6-9 hours of the day. The moonrise occurs at 6:27 a.m. and the moonset at 6:24 p.m. today so expect peak feeding at a rate of 7 to occur during the 6-8 hours Looking Ahead: The prime monthly periods are April 8 to 14 and April 23 to 29. And you should note that the new moon periods of March through June (all occur in last week of each month) will be within one day of the lunar orbit perigee thereby creating a very strong positive effect on “sh feeding migrations. Fishing from Shorelines: NOTE: Gator mating season is occurring right now. Wade-“shing from shorelines is not recommended. Please keep a watchful eye out for the presence of gators moving from lake to lake. ItÂs best to not enter the water to “sh. DonÂt do it. Lake Jackson is a great lake to “sh from the shoreline, since route 27 borders areas of the lake where “sh feed naturally. The area of the waterway bridge connecting the big lake with the little lake provides very good “shing areas. Also, gators are not typically in Jackson, but it has been known to occur. Be extra careful. Lake Anoka is another lake where route 27 provides anglers access to good “shing areas along the bridge shoreline areas. Fish naturally feed all around this area and anglers can do very well there. Also, gators are hardly ever known to inhabit this lake even during the mating season. Istokpoga.info News: To access the current S68 spillway ”owdata status visit the Istokpoga.info website and click on the South Florida Water Mgmt. and/or the Army Corp. EngineerÂs Graphical Plot links. Access this article online using, FloridaLakes FishingForecast.com or BassFishingForecast. com. Also FloridaLakesMaps.com has been updated to provide anglers with free lake contour maps for hundreds of your favorite lakes. HighlandsBass Angler. com offers bass “shing guide-trip specials, “shing help tools, 72 lake-contour maps, and my “shing philosophy. Personalized “shing lessons customized for you are available upon request. Dave Douglass is a bass “shing guide and teacher on 25 lakes, from the towns of Kissimmee to Clewiston. Visit HighlandsBassAngler. com for complete details. Phone: 863-381-8474. Email: DavidPDouglass@ hotmail.com.FISHINGFROM PAGE 1 COURTESY PHOTODave Douglass displays one of his many large bass catches. Dave Douglass shows o a 9-pound bass. All the news you needSEVENDAYSAWEEKOnly in adno=3423649
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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | B5 www.highlandsnewssun.comAt Heartland BowlHousework Dodgers Tuesday Scratch Game: 486 Second Best 473 Young at Heart 473 Sassy Girls 448 Pinseekers. Scratch Series: 1,399 Young at Heart 1,390 Second Best 1,325 Pinseekers 1,295 Bowl em Over. Handicap Game: 633 Second Best 623 So Close 620 Young at Heart 610 Sassy Girls. Handicap Series: 1,840 Young at Heart 1,831 Second Best 1,781 Bowl em Over 1,766 So Close. Scratch Game: 223 Katie Oatman 194 Judy Bateman 184 Treva Septer 184 Goldie Pratt. Scratch Series: 507 Katie Oatman 504 Goldie Pratt 499 Treva Septer 497 Joan Siegel. Handicap Game: 268 Katie Oatman 245 Barbara Fletcher 238 Judy Bateman 233 Jackie Waidler. Handicap Series: 642 Katie Oatman 636 Goldie Pratt 634 Barbara Fletcher 617 Joan Siegel.Heartland MixedTuesday Scratch Game: 1,020 Fifty Plus One 1,006 Beats Me 957 Strike Force. Scratch Series: 2,855 Fifty Plus One 2,718 Strike Force 2,675 Beats Me. Handicap Game: 1,161 Beats Me 1,142 Fifty Plus One 1,110 Strike Force Handicap Series: 3,221 Fifty Plus One 3,177 Strike Force 3,140 Beats Me Men Handicap Game: 285 Gene Bateman 265 Bob Swindle 255 Glen McCollum. Handicap Series: 748 Ken Long 686 Rich Tyrell Jr 653 Mario Munoz. Scratch Game: 270 Dale Harshbarger 232 Mike Jolin 218 Eric Pearson. Scratch Series: 697 Rick Bolatto 656 Shawn Squires 575 Ron Hogue. Women Handicap Game: 238 Julie Davis 238 Sue Raczkowski 231 Tricia Davis. Handicap Series: 667 Linda Wortinger 650 Liz Stocum 626 Pat Beveridge. Scratch Game: 223 Davina Costanzo 162 Linda Laframboise 161 Cat Harshbarger. Scratch Series: 478 Allison Walters 443 Joyce Wilkinson 441 Teri Welsh.Mixed NutsWednesday Scratch Series: 3,114 Team 5 2,962 Split Happens 2,646 Fire Truck Reborn. Scratch Game: 1,018 Team 3 967 SOBÂs 912 Just for Fun. Handicap Series: 3,358 Split Happens 3,297 Team 5 3,139 SOBÂs. Handicap Game: 1,139 Pill Rollers 1,129 Just for Fun 1,093 Team 3. Men Scratch Series: 763 Dominic Costanzo 711 Billy Lugo 680 Tom Papageorgiou. Scratch Game: 288 Toby Solebello 256 George Cimba 254 Ron Hogue. Handicap Series: 763 Dominic Costanzo 738 Billy Lugo 722 Tom Papageorgiou. Handicap Game: 290 Toby Solebello 272 Glenn Gray 264 Carl Gomm. Women Scratch Series: 645 Amanda Dumbleton 573 Davina Costanzo 492 Isabell Lugo. Scratch Game: 219 AnneMarie Cornine 207 Juanita Weber 193 Patti Wernersbach. Handicap Series: 738 Amanda Dumbleton 657 AnneMarie Cornine 649 Marsha Coe. Handicap Game: 246 Debbie Burgess 241 Juanita Weber 233 Robin Solebello.Red Hot SeniorsFridays Scratch Game: 838 Fearsome 4some 766 Lane Brains 684 Lucky Strikes. Scratch Series: 2,194 Fearsome 4some 2,059 Lane Brains 1,972 3Guys & 1Gal. Handicap Game: 961 Fearsome 4some 924 Lane Brains 886 Lucky Strikes Handicap Series: 2,563 Fearsome 4some 2,533 Lane Brains 2,489 Lucky Strikes Men Scratch Game: 244 Ken Long 232 Gary Anderson 231 Dave Harper. Scratch Series: 637 Ken Long 595 Dave Harper 594 Gary Anderson. Handicap Game: 265 Gary Anderson 244 Gerhard Donner 241 Dave Harper 241 Chuck Harrelson. Handicap Series: 693 Gary Anderson 658 Carl Gomms 651 Chuck Harrelson. Women Scratch Game: 212 Joyce Wilkinson 201 Sharon Collins 199 Barbara Fletcher. Scratch Series: 550 Sharon Collins 524 Bunny Boelter 501 Treva Septer. Handicap Game: 271 Barbara Fletcher 263 Joyce Wilkinson 247 Edna Myatt 247 Ed Cunningham. Handicap Series: 679 Linda Wortinger 676 Sharon Collins 654 Barbara Fletcher.Heartland Youth AcademySaturday Boys Scratch Game: 211 Cameron Shingle 202 Jackson Belcher 199 Stephen Hughes 196 Chafford Toole 193 Marcus Jolin. Scratch Series: 566 Stephen Hughes 540 Cameron Shingle 516 Jackson Belcher 505 Marcus jolin 494 Chafford Toole. Handicap Game: 254 Chafford Toole 250 Stephen Hughes 246 Jackson belcher 245 Nicholas Lynch 245 Nicolas Cooper. Handicap Series: 719 Stephen Hughes 668 Chafford Toole 668 Nicolas Cooper 660 Carl Gross 656 Andrew Davis. Girls Scratch Game: 179 Breanna Whitt 164 Haylee Brunner 160 elise Chaisson 155 Kassidy Ritenour 149 Macy Whitt. Scratch Series: 505 Breanna Whitt 424 Macy Whitt 424 Haylee Brunner 412 Kassidy Ritenour 353 Harley Wade. Handicap Game: 246 MaryKate Seay 238 Breanna Whitt 234 Haylee Brunner 233 DesiRae Siniard 232 Kassidy Ritenour. Handicap Series: 720 MaryKate Seay 682 Breanna Whitt 643 Kassidy Ritenour 635 Harley Wade 634 Haylee Brunner. LOCAL BOWLING Place your ad in this space! Call 863-3856155 Today! adno=3423650 adno=3423652
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B6 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.comNU-HOPE Golf TournamentThe 20th annual NUHOPE Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, April 15, at Highlands Ridge North. Entry fee is $65 per player for the four-person scramble. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch follows completion of golf. There will be a holein-one contest sponsored by Alan Jay Automotive Network for a new car, along with putting competition, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin competitions. New this year will be the Pro-Shot for Charity. For a donation, female golf pro Gennifer Mendez will tee-off for participants at a designated hole. Mendez is a two-time Florida State Amateur champion (2005 and 2008), holds the course records for Pelican Pointe (63) and Heron Creek (64), and has played the mini tour. She currently serves as the assistant golf pro at Mission Valley Country Club. For more information, please visit www. nuhopeeldercare.org or contact Laurie Murphy at (863) 382-2134.Sebring Chamber Spring Golf ClassicThe Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce will hold their 30th annual Spring Golf Classic tournament presented by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union on Saturday, April 8, at Sun Ân Lake Golf Club on the Turtle Run course. The event is a four-person scramble with handicapped ”ights. There will be thousands of dollars in prizes, including $12,500 for hole-in-one contest sponsored by Heacock Insurance, as well as $250 for longest drive and $250 for closest to the pin, both sponsored by the Alan Jay Automotive Network. Entry fee is $225 for a four-person team, and includes greens fee, cart, beverages on the course, and lunch. Each attendee receives a certi“cate for a free golf club of their choice. Corporate sponsorship include a four-person team and tee sign for $300. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The Sebring Chamber is also seeking tee sign sponsors for $100, raf”e prizes and golfer goodie bag items. All proceeds bene“t the Sebring Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 non-pro“t organization. For questions call 863385-8448 or email ceo@ sebring.org.After School Tennis ProgramThe After School Tennis Program begins April 10 at the Thakkar Tennis Center at the Country Club of Sebring. The classes are for tennis players aged 4 to 18 and are taught by USPTA Certi“ed Tennis Professional Horace Watkis, formerly part of ChicagoÂs famous Mid-Town Tennis Club Pro Staff and Head Pro at FrenchmanÂs Cover in Port Antonio, Jamaica. Tiny Tots (ages 4 to 6) meet on Tuesday from 3:15 to 4 p.m. and the cost is $37, while Future Champs (ages 6 to 12) meet 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday and players can choose which day of the week they would like to attend. The Pre-Tournament Academy meets on Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $60, while High School Team Level meets on Thursday between 4 and 5:30 p.m. and the cost is $60. For more information contact Watkis at horacewatkis@hotmail. com or 863-414-2164 or 386-4282.Wings of Faith Scholarship Golf TournamentThe seve nth annual Wings of Faith Christian Worship Center Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, April 15, at the Country Club of Sebring. Entry fee is $60 for the four-person scramble and includes lunch. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. For more information contact Alvin Walters at 381-5706 or email alvinwalterssr@ gmail.com.Asian American Association 5KThe Asian American Association is holding its annual 5K on Sunday, April 2, at the Clubhouse of Avon Park Lakes Association beginning at 7:30 a.m. Entry fee is $30. Email questions to Elena Febre at efebremd@ embarqmail.com.Lake Placid Athletic Association golf tournamentThe Lake Placid Athletics Association will hold its annual golf tournament on Saturday, April 8, at Placid Lakes Country Club. Entry fee is $100 per player and includes green fees and cart, lunch of shrimp and crab appetizers, chicken, pork and more. Complimentary beverages will be on hand. There will be cash prizes for closestto-the-pin and longest drive. Sponsorships are available. Contact Laura Teal at 863-441-0729 or Tom Reifsnyder at 954-675-9581 for more information.AmVets Post 21 Cornhole TournamentAmVets Post 21 will be hosting their third annual Champion for Children Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April 1, starting at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds from this yearÂs tournament will go to the Champion for Children Foundation. The tournament will be held at the AmVets Post on U.S. 27, just north of Hammock Road. Contact the AmVets Post 21 to sponsor the tournament, a team or a cornhole board. Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorship opportunities are available. Teams consist of two players with a pre-registration fee of $30 per team, or $40 on the day of the event. Registration forms available at the Post. Golf FORE Homes TournamentKim Reed and Helen Ferry of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services present the 2017 Golf FORE Homes tournament on May 20th at Sun n Lake Golf and Country Club. The tournament bene“ts Highlands County Habitat for Humanity. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Fourperson teams will be ”ighted by handicap. Entry fee includes a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 19 at the Island View Restaurant. The reception is sponsored by EMCI Wireless and ReMax Realty plus and features complimentary beer, wine, hors dÂoeuvres and entertainment. Tournament entry also includes continental breakfast, goodie bags, prizes, snacks and beverages on the course. A post tournament luncheon sponsored by AllBrite Professional Cleaning Services will be served at Island View Restaurant. Entry fee is $75 per player, $300 per team or $350 for team and hole sponsorship. Entry forms can be picked up at the Sun n Lake pro shop or contact Habitat for Humanity at 385-7156.SFSC Athletic Awards DayThe South Florida State College Athletic Department will be hosting their 2017 Awards Day on Monday, May 1, in the University Center auditorium and lobby. The athletic department will be recognizing all student athletes for their contributions to the 2016-17 athletic season at 5 p.m. in the auditorium, followed by a reception in the lobby with snacks and drinks. All fans, parents, friends, and SFSC employees are welcome to attend. There is no charge to attend this event, nor are reservations required.Florida Hospital Heartland Clay ShootThe Florida Hospital Heartland annual clay shoot will take place Friday, April 28, at Quail Creek Plantation in Okeechobee. Registration and Continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. Cost for one shooter and lunch is $125 and team sponsorships are available. Contact 863-402-5525 for more information.Local tennis clinicsTennis clinics for all ages and all levels are being taught by USPTA coach Victoria Shaw in Sebring and Lake Placid. Contact 786-317-3044 for more information. LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS COURTESY PHOTOJan Shoop is set to hit a shot, as John Shoop, left, and Thomas Leitzel watch during a previous Spring Golf Classic event. This yearÂs tournament takes place April 8. 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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | B7 www.highlandsnewssun.com The Red Devils countered with Anthony Torres, who threw the “rst two innings, Tyler Young, who got two outs in the third and was relieved by Dalton Whitman with the bases loaded. Whitman was able to coax a ground ball out of the “rst hitter he faced to keep the game scoreless. The Ascenders were hitless through the “rst “ve innings, but got their “rst hit of the game in the top of the sixth, which brought Kolsen Powers home with the “rst run of the game. IMG Academy tacked on another run in the top of the seventh to grab a 2-0 lead. The Red Devils didnÂt plan on going down without a “ght and Joc Gordon led off the bottom of the inning with a walk and came home on a double by Whitman. Corey Leech did exactly what his coaches wanted him to „ hit a grounder to the right side of the “eld, which moved courtesy runner Dee Kerney to third base. A walk to Jacob Page was followed by an RBI single off the bat of Josh Rivera and the Red Devils had tied the game. Page, who moved from catcher to pitcher, shut down the Ascenders in the top of the eighth and the Red Devils came up to bat. The inning started innocently enough, with a ground out, but Torres followed with a base hit. With two outs, Gordon hit a high pop-up to the shortstop and it just happened to be the one time out of 1,000 that he would drop the ball, which put runners on the corners. On the third pitch, Gordon took off for second and when the pitcher threw that way Torres sprinted home and just beat the tag at home plate to give the Red Devils the win. ÂWe did face some adversity,ÂŽ Cornell said. ÂBaseball is a game of inches and some of those inches didnÂt go our way early in the game. We had guys on base all night and we didnÂt do a real good job of driving them in, but did when it mattered.ÂŽ Cornell said he was extremely pleased to see the tenacity his team has shown. ÂIÂm real proud of these guys,ÂŽ he said. ÂTheyÂre doing a great job of representing our community and we really appreciate the community support. ItÂs a great baseball atmosphere here in Avon Park.ÂŽDEVILSFROM PAGE 1 Avon ParkÂs Josh Rivera looks to rst base after IMG Academy shortstop Brett Cook (11) tries to complete a double play in FridayÂs game. Avon ParkÂs Gabe Gomez dives into third base during FridayÂs game.ALLEN MOODY/STAFFAvon ParkÂs Corey Leech throws to rst base during FridayÂs game. Find it in the CLASSIFIEDS! LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? 1305 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park, FL 33825 863-453-3117www.jarrettford.com 13 IN STOCK! STARTING AT (INCLUDES $2,500 RETAIL CUSTOMER CASH AND RETAIL FAST CASH) *Tax, Tag, and Title not Included. $2,500 Retail Customer Cash. Not all buyers will qualify for Ford Credit financing. 2.9% AP R financing for 60 months. Not available for all offers, take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 4/3/17. See dealer for qualifications and c omplete details.$28,867*2017 FORD TRANSIT VAN NO D EA L ER F EEES adno=3424024 Oil and Batteries accepted in unlimited quantities during this scheduled collection and also during normal hours at the recycling department from 7amÂ…3:30pm. Small businesses may contact the Recycling Department for proper disposal of hazardous materials. Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Waste Collection Households Only Date: Saturday, April 1, 2017Time: 8:30am until 2:30pm Location: Barkley StreetEle ctronics AcceptedEnd of life electronics: Computers, Monitors, Keyboards, Terminals, Televisions, Stereos, Printers, Fax Machines, V CRÂs, DVD Players, Video Cameras, Video Game Consoles, Wireless Devices.IMPORTANT NOTICE!OUTDATED AND OR UNUSED MEDICATIONS OR BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!Please contact the Highlands County SheriffÂs Ofce for more information on the next scheduled ÂOperation Medicine CabinetÂŽ .For more information, please call 863-655-6400 Driving Directions from Sebring: Hwy 27 S to Skipper Rd, (L) onto Skipper Rd, (L) onto Twitty Rd, (R) onto Barkley St. adno=3432357
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B8 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.comDPi-V.R team and drivers Jordan and Ricky Taylor appropriately “nd themselves atop the Patrn Endurance Cup standings with a total of 32 points. In add ition to winning both races, the team has earned the maximum “ve points in “ve of the seven points-paying segments thus far. The No. 10 holds a three-point advantage, 32-29, over the No. 5 Mustang Sampling Racing Cadillac DPiV.R team of Christian Fittipaldi, Joao Barbosa and Filipe Albuquerque. Fittipaldi, Barbosa and the No. 5 team are three-time defending Patrn Endurance Cup champions, having won the title each year since its inception in 2014. In the battle for Patrn Endurance Cup manufacturer honors, Cadillac leads with a perfect 35 points, followed by Nissan with 23 points and Mazda with 20. In the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class, the No. 911 Porsche GT Team of Patrick Pilet, Dirk Werner and Frederic Makowiecki kept their brand-new Porsche 911 RSR atop the Patrn Endurance Cup standings for the second consecutive race. While the No. 911 team didnÂt win either race, it has earned maximum points in three of seven segments and four points in two others. ItÂs a narrow, onepoint lead, however, as the No. 911 team currently has 27 points, with the No. 66 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT trio of Dirk Mueller, Joey Hand and Sebastien Bourdais sitting on 26 markers after Sebring. The No. 66 team won the GTLM class in the season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona. Ford also leads the Patrn Endurance Cup manufacturer standings by two over Porsche, 30-28. Three of the four teams leading Patrn Endurance Cup standings after Daytona continued to lead following Sebring. This includes the No. 38 Performance Tech Motorsports ORECA FLM09 squad of James French, Pato OÂWard and Kyle Masson in the Prototype Challenge (PC) class. In fact, the No. 38 team has accomplished something that no team has done in Patrn Endurance Cup history: it has a perfect record of leading every segment through the “rst three races of the season. Performance Tech Motorsports leads the No. 26 BAR1 Motorsports team by a healthy, 12-point margin, 35-23, over the No. 26 BAR1 Motorsports team. The No. 8 Starworks Motorsport and No. 20 BAR1 Motorsports teams are tied for third in PC with 20 points apiece. The lone newcomer to the top of the Patrn Endurance Cup standings comes from the GT Daytona (GTD) class. Following its class victory in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the No. 33 Riley Motorsports-Team AMG Mercedes-AMG GT3 team of Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Mario Farnbacher now lead the class with 25 points. The No. 63 Scuderia Corsa Ferrari 488 GT3 shared by Christina Nielsen, Alessandro Balzan and Matteo Cressoni is second in the Patrn Endurance Cup GTD standings with 22 points, while the No. 86 Michael Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura NSX GT3 shared by Ozz Negri, Jeff Segal and Tom Dyer is third with 20 points after leading the standings following the Rolex 24. Mercedes-AMG also leads the Patrn Endurance Cup GTD manufacturer standings by six, 29-23, over Audi, which won last yearÂs title. Next up for the Tequila Patrn North American Endurance Cup will be the SahlenÂs Six Hours of The Glen on July 2. The next race for the WeatherTech Championship, the BUBBA burger Sports Car Grand Prix at Long Beach „ featuring the P, GTLM and GTD classes „ is scheduled for Saturday, April 8 and will be televised live on FOX at 4 p.m. PORSCHEFROM PAGE 1 ALLEN MOODY/STAFFThe no. 5 Action Express Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R is in second place through two races in the Tequila Patron North Ame rican Endurance Cup standings. Despite not winning either race, the No. 911 Porsche leads the GTLM standings in the Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup. The No. 86 Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 is third in the GTD standings for the Tequila Patron North American Endurance Cup adno=3432422 Saturday, April 8, 20172 GREAT SHOWS AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PMTickets available from any member or: Jacaranda Hotel AP MaxcyÂs MenÂs Wear 2934 Sparta Rd Sebring Home & Office Essentials LP or at 863.471.0706Shave & a HaircutSignature All Tickets $15 adno=3433746
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03.26.17 USA SNAPSHOTS Drink of choiceSOURCE Beverage Marketing CorporationMICHAEL B. SMITH AND VERONICA BRAVO, USA TODAY 1 2.8 billionGallons of bottled water sold to become the No. 1 beverage sold in the USA in 2016. BEBETO MATTHEWS, APSto r e c l osu r es put ma ll s in pe ril I N MO N EY Ju li e An d r ews a n d fri e n ds teac h ki ds a b out t h eate rROBERT DEUTSCH, USAT I N LIFEOnly seven boys born in Scotland were named Donald last year, the fewest on record and a likely slap at AmericaÂs new president despite his Scottish roots, birth records out this month show. Babies named Donald were down two-thirds since 2014, according to the National Records of Scotland. While the trend re”ects a decreasing preference for traditional names, ÂTrump has accelerated the decline,ÂŽ Carole Hough, an expert on the history and origin of names at the University of Glasgow, told The Scotsman newspaper. Trump helped ÂsuppressÂŽ a name already out of fashion, said Cleveland Evans of Bellevue University in Nebraska and author of The Great Big Book of Baby Names About 20 Scottish Donalds were christened each year from 2000 to 2015. After that, the name suddenly plummeted in popularity, the data show. In 2016, Donald ranked 442nd, along with Che, Eden and Lomond. In the United States, the Social Security AdministrationÂs annual report on popular baby names for 2016 has not yet been released. But in 2015, Donald ranked 441st, down from 418 the previous year. Scotland has had three kings named Donald. One was the ninth-century ruler Donald II, known as Âthe Madman.ÂŽ TrumpÂs mother was born on the Isle of Lewis in western Scotland. She emigrated to New York in 1930 „ 14 years before the future U.S. president was born. Trump, who still has several cousins in Scotland, plays up his Scottish heritage and has built golf courses and hotels there. He also has become embroiled in business disputes in Scotland that have not helped his popularity. Politically, Scotland diverges signi“cantly with Trump on man y issues. Its center-left g overnment supports the European Union, favors immigration and wants to maintain strong international ties and treaties. ScotlandÂs leader, Nicola Sturgeon, has called for TrumpÂs planned state visit to Britain sometime this year to be canceled over his attempt at a travel ban targeting six majority-Muslim nations. ÂI suspect ÂDonald will be a lot less popular in years to come because of Trump,ÂŽ namesake Donald Anderson, former leader of the Edinburgh city council, told The Scotsman ÂWe need a character called ÂDonald on Game of Thrones to make it popular a g ain.ÂŽWhatÂs in a name? In Scotland, ÂDonald loses popularityFewer babies sharing U.S. leaderÂs moniker Kim Hjelmgaard@khjelmgaard USA TODAY AFP/GETTY IMAGESDonald Trump WASHINGTONRepublicans suffered a bruising, self-in”icted blow Friday when they tanked their own health care bill and gave up on that long-held priority. The question now is whether the GOP can recover and accomplish other items on the congressional agenda „ whether itÂs passing spending bills to keep the government open or enacting sweeping tax reform. ÂThey lost their “rst major legislative “ght and did it in spectacular fashion,ÂŽ said David Cohen, a political science professor at the University of Akron. That does not bode well, Cohen said, because Âso much of politics is built on momentum,ÂŽ with success begetting more success „ or failure leading to more defections and distrust. House Speaker Paul Ryan, RWis., painted a rosy picture of the GOPÂs next steps Friday, even while admitting that their failure to pass the health care bill was a setback. He said they would move on to tax reform, de“cit reduction, rebuilding the military, securing the border and boosting infrastructure spending. Ryan and others said tax reform and other issues would be easier than health care because thereÂs more agreement within the party on how to proceed. ÂRepublicans are moving full speed ahead with President Trump on the “rst pro-growth tax reform in a generation,ÂŽ said Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, which will oversee that eort. But the divisions that sank the health bill are still raw, with Republicans engaged in a round of intraparty recriminations and “nger-pointing. Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., said tensions inside the House Republican conference are so high that some lawmakers arenÂt speaking to each other, and some are even Âstorming past each otherÂŽ in the CapitolÂs marbled hallways. And thereÂs a reason Republicans tackled health care “rst. They were rolling that into a budget ÂreconciliationÂŽ bill, a special framework that is not subject to a “libuster. Anything else the Republicans do will Health billÂs failure puts GOPÂs agenda in question In“ghting suggests party might struggle to get other priorities through Congress Deirdre Shesgreen and Maureen GroppeUSA TODAY J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE, APHouse Speaker Paul Ryan admitted defeat Friday for the GOP. ÂWe we r e a 10-yea r oppos i t i o n pa r ty, w h e r e b e in g aga in st t hin gs was easy to do.ÂŽHouse Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis.v S T ORY CO NT I NU ES O N 2BThe U.S. military is investigating reports that more than 100 civilians were killed in a coalition airstrike last week in Mosul, where U.S.-backed Iraqi forces are clearing the city of Islamic State militants. If con“rmed, it would be the largest civilian casualty incident in the coalition air campaign in Iraq and Syria, which is more than 2 years old. The coalition said in a statement Saturday that the assessment is focused on a March17 airstrike made at the request of Iraqi security forces in the area where the allegations surfaced. The coalition said it opened an initial Âcivilian casualty credibility assessmentÂŽ to determine the validity of the reports. Iraqi teams picking through the rubble of several buildings destroyed in the Al-Jadida neighborhood in west Mosul uncovered dozens of bodies. IraqÂs Civil Defense Department said workers discovered the bodies once it was safe to re-enter the area. The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, often uses civilians as human shields and rigs entire buildings to explode. The militants frequently store explosives inside buildings, and an airstrike could have set o a ÂsecondaryÂŽ explosion. Iraqi security forces have been aggressively battling militants inside western Mosul, a densely packed neighborhood of narrow streets and alleyways. It is generally dicult to use artillery and air support during urban combat. But the U.S.-led coalition has kept a steady pace B ATT LI N G TH E ISL A MIC S TAT E I N IR A Q FELIPE DANA, APResidents carry the bodies of several people killed during “ghting b etween Iraqi security forces and the Islamic State extremist group on the western side of Mosul on Friday. More than 100 civilians found dead in coalition-targeted area Jim Michaels@jimmichaels USA TODAY U .S. 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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 Republicans repeatedly claim that Obamacare is in a Âdeath spiral.ÂŽ This is wishful thinking on their part, with little evidence to support it. ÂThe law is collapsing,ÂŽ House Speaker Paul Ryan told Fox News Sunday last weekend. He cited limited choices in some states and insurance companies pulling out of some markets, and he predicted ÂmassiveÂŽ premium increases in the future. On Saturday, a day after the Republicans failed to get their replacement measure through the GOP-controlled House, President Trump tweeted: ÂObamaCare will explode and we will all get together and piece together a great healthcare plan for THE PEOPLE. Do not worry!ÂŽ In reality, the marketplaces for those buying their own coverage under the Aordable Care Act are ailing „ but very much alive. Federal ocials announced a few days ago that 12.2million people were signed up to be covered by health insurance policies sold through the federal and state ACA marketplaces, or exchanges, this year „ down less than 4% from a year ago. Furthermore, this yearÂs signup “gure doesnÂt include Âwaiting in lineÂŽ sign-ups that California and three other states allowed for people who had started the enrollment process before the Jan.31 cut-o. Also, Louisianarecently expanded Medicaid, so some who had obtained coverage in 2016 through the Obamacare exchanges are now covered. Indeed, independent experts predict that the Obamacare exchanges, unless repealed by the GOP Congress, are likely to remain stable for many years. ÂIf nothing else changed, they would probably stabilize at a lower level of enrollment,ÂŽ said Mark V. Pauly, a professor of health care management at the University of PennsylvaniaÂs Wharton School. ThatÂs also the judgment of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Oce, which said either the ACA exchanges or the proposed GOP replacement Âwould probably be stable in most areas.ÂŽNO ÂIMPLOSIONÂThe ACA does have serious problems. The insurance industryÂs lobbying group, AmericaÂs Health Insurance Plans, said these include Âsigni“cant increases in average premiums in 2017, fewer health plan choices, and lowerthan-expected exchange enrollment and risk pool stability challenges in some states.ÂŽ On average, those signing up for ACA policies have been older, sicker and more expensive to care for than many insurance companies had expected. Companies have raised premiums, and some have stopped writing ACA marketplace policies altogether. Problems have been particularly acute in Tennessee, where Humana has announced it will cease oering ACA policies in 2018. That would leave people in 16 of the stateÂs 95 counties without any ACA option next year, unless some other insurer steps in. But Tennessee is not typical. In aletter to Congress, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners said in January that markets are near collapse in Âa fewÂŽ states, but Âin some other states the individual market is robust with increased enrollment and premiums have stabilized.ÂŽ That letter was signed by Tennessee Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak, the national associationÂs president-elect, and by the top insurance regulators for Texas, Maine and Wisconsin. In Arizona, virtually all enrollees have only one carrier option, said Louise Norris, who tracks insurance markets for healthinsurance.org, an independent health insurance guide for consumers. Oklahoma is one of “ve states with only one insurance company participating, according to the Kaiser Family FoundationÂs report on insurer participation, and the average premium there for a benchmark plan increased 69% this year. And most of North Carolina is served only by Blue Cross Blue Shield, which says it has lost $405million on ACA plans over a two-year period. An example of a healthy market is New York, where 17 insurance carriers oerplans. The state just announced a 28% increase in total enrollments for this year. And in Wisconsin, Idaho, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Arkansas and California, there is still vigorous participation by insurance companies. Wisconsin alone had 14 insurance companies offering ACA policies.NEW INSURERS STEP INAs Aetna, Humana and others have pulled out of some states, some new companies have gotten in for 2017, among them Bright Health in Colorado, Cigna in North Carolina and Virginia, and Wellmark in Iowa. USA TODAY reported that even Aetna, which has stopped writing ACA policies in 11 states, made nearly $12million on individual ACA plans in Texas and more than $8million in Pennsylvania before it pulled out of those states, according to “lings with state regulators. And the newspaper also reported that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, after its big losses in 2014 and 2015, was taking in hundreds of millions more than it was paying out to bene“ciaries in 2016. WhatÂs often lost in the GOPÂs recitations of ObamacareÂs problems is that the large majority of those covered by private ACA policies donÂt feel the eect of rising premiums because they get subsidies. Mark Twain wrote in 1897 that Âthe report of my death was an exaggeration.ÂŽ The same can be said of GOP claims that Obamacare is fatally ill. If Republicans want it dead, theyÂll probably have to kill it themselves. KRITCHANUT,GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTOObamacare does have problems but works well in many states Brooks JacksonFactCheck.org FACT CHECKTOO SOON TO WRITE OBITUARY FOR ACA ALEX WONG, GETTY IMAGESPresident Obama signs the Aordable Care Act during a ceremony with fellow Democrats in the East Room of the White House on March 23, 2010. have to win 60 votes in the Senate, where Republicans control 52 seats. And the budget bill would set a framework for other tax and spending matters, which aect everything else the GOP does. Asked earlier in the week what would happen if the health bill failed, Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla, said: ÂI think you have to go back to square one and rethink your entire legislative schedule.ÂŽ Ryan conceded that tax reform is more dicult with Obamacare left in place because that law included a bevy of tax increases the GOP had hoped to repeal. ÂThat just means the Obamacare taxes stick with Obamacare,ÂŽ Ryan said. ÂWeÂre going to go “x the rest of the tax code.ÂŽ He also admitted that Republicans would have to do a little soul-searching to “gure out what went wrong in the heath care debate and repair frayed relations inside the party. ÂWe will need time to re”ect on how we got to his moment,ÂŽ he told reporters Friday. ÂWe were a 10-year opposition party, where being against things was easy to do.ÂŽ Now, he said, the party is undergoing Âgrowing painsÂŽ as it adjusts to controlling all levers of government. Political analyst Stuart Rothenberg called it Âquite an admissionÂŽ for Ryan to acknowledge the GOP is not yet a Âgoverning party.ÂŽ ÂWhat an embarrassment. What else can you say?ÂŽ Rothenberg tweeted. ÂThey promised. They voted to repeal „ until they were in charge.ÂŽ Cohen, the political scientist, said Republicans should move now to infrastructure spending, where they could easily attract Democratic support and build some bipartisan rapport. ÂYou could probably get (an infrastructure bill) through the House and the Senate and put some points on the board and show that you can govern,ÂŽ he said. Tax reform is more complicated, he said, and it could expose the same rifts that caused the health care bill to collapse. Democrats, meanwhile, were gloating.Giddy at the health billÂs demise, top House and Senate Democrats chastised Republicans for being in disarray and gave little indication that they would come to the table on other issues. ÂIf they get keep governing from the hard right, theyÂre going to have real trouble with everything they do,ÂŽ said Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. On tax reform, for example, Schumer said a Republican plan that favors Âthe very wealthy ... wonÂt ”yÂŽ with his party. Schumer and other Democrats suggested they could work with the GOP on smaller pieces of the health care puzzle. At the top of their list is lowering prescription drug costs, an issue Trump has also expressed an interest in addressing. ÂThatÂs something we can work with (the president) on,ÂŽ House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told USA TODAY. But thatÂs not a major priority for Republicans in Congress. And their appetite to revisit anything related to health care may be greatly diminished after FridayÂs painful episode. Contributing: Nicole GaudianoGOP pivots to tax code amid infightingv CONTINUED FROM 1B of airstrikes during the Mosul offensive, using precision munitions and surveillance video to vet requests for air support. Airstrikes have been so precise that they have targeted individual snipers in buildings in Mosul, providing further con“dence to Iraqi forces moving through the city. The oensive to retake Mosul began in October, and the eastern side of the city is now largely cleared of militants. The pace of the oensive in the west has been moving rapidly, at least in part because of continued coalition airstrikes, according to the Pentagon. The coalition said it would continue to support Iraqi forces as they move through the city. The coalition conducted a number of strikes Friday against Islamic State targets, including enemy “ghting positions, mortars and a heavy machine gun team. ÂOur goal has always been for zero civilian casualties, but the coalition will not abandon our commitment to our Iraqi partners because of ISISÂs inhuman tactics terrorizing civilians, using human shields, and “ghting from protected sites such as schools, hospitals, religious sites and civilian neighborhoods,ÂŽ the coalition said in a statement. The coalition air campaign has been among the most tightly regulated in history. Most strikes require approval by a general ocer after planners examine intelligence, video and other evidence to ensure that the target is legitimate and that there are no civilians within range. It is not clear what went wrong or if the coalition was responsible, but the incident could trigger adebate about how much control the administration should exercise over the military campaign. The Trump administration has indicated it wants to give commanders more leeway in making battle“eld decisions, even though the White House has not changed any current authorities or rules of engagement. ÂOne thing theyÂre already doing ƒ is giving commanders in the “eld much greater latitude as far as military operations,ÂŽ Sen. John McCain, the Republican chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said recently. Contributing: Igor Kossov in Irbil, IraqCoalition helps Iraq fight ISISv CONTINUED FROM 1BÂOur goal has always been for zero civilian casualties, but the coalition will not abandon our commitment to our Iraqi partners.ÂŽThe U.S.-led coalition, in a statement on airstrikes last week in Mosul
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The Sun /Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 3 WASHINGTONBreitbart News has stepped out of the fringes of American politics and is now, quite literally, moving out of the basement as well. The bare-knuckled conservative news organization has moved its oce out of the house where former chief Steve Bannon lived, has reluctantly begun to disclose its ownership and, in its quest for ocial recognition, might even go so far as to publicly declare who runs the place. Breitbart has for the past several years operated, basically, out of BannonÂs home. He was the executive chairman of Breitbart News and the ideological engine behind the siteÂs bare-knuckled anti-immigration, anti-government ideology. He and the site both operated out of a townhouse on Capitol Hill a couple of blocks behind the Supreme Court. It became known as the ÂBreitbart Embassy,ÂŽ site of lavish parties upstairs and a sta of young reporters downstairs, whom Bannon referred to as Âthe Valkyries.ÂŽ But then Bannon became Donald TrumpÂs campaign manager last summer and is now chief strategist in the White House. Breitbart is rising with Bannon and trying to become a credentialed member of the Senate Daily Press Gallery, joining The New York Times USA TODAY and other mainstream news outlets. That would given it access to the Capitol on par with congressional sta and allow its reporters to participate in White House Âpools,ÂŽ providing coverage of events to the rest of the press corps when space is limited. But membership in that club requires a level of transparency Breitbart News has long shunned. The oce location is the “rst hurdle. Breitbart News has declared the Breitbart Embassy as its oce address, but thatÂs not really true. The Embassy is still the ocial address of BreitbartÂs Washington Bureau, but Âsince the summer we have been transitioning people out of the house,ÂŽ said spokesman Chad Wilkinson. One of the reasons for the move was security, he said: ÂSome of our employees just werenÂt comfortable working at a Breitbart oce there.ÂŽ Sometime this spring, Breitbart will have a regular oce in downtown D.C., Wilkinson predicted. Meanwhile, most of the sta are telecommuting. The Embassy is in a residential neighborhood where it is generally not legal to run an oce. Washington, D.C., property records show the building is owned by Moustafa El-Gindy, a former member of Egyptian Parliament who has been quoted in Breitbart news stories. El-Gindy is receiving a homestead deduction on the property, a $72,000 tax credit that requires the owner to maintain residence in the building. He could not be located for comment. Breitbart CEO Larry Solov told the Senate press gallery that the company has a soon-to-expire lease in the building for corporate housing, oces and entertainment. But zoning rules there do not allow commercial leases. ÂThat area of Capitol Hill is zoned only for residential uses, with a very narrow set of Âhome occupation exceptions,ÂŽ said Mark Eckenwiler, longtime chair of the zoning committee for the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission. The uses Solov described to the press gallery Âappear to violate the D.C. zoning regulations applicable to that location,ÂŽ he said. Because the lease is not public, it is impossible to know whether the terms meet the neighborhoodÂs restrictions. When Breitbart does get a new oce, it will presumably make the address more public than the current one, which appears nowhere on the Breitbart news site. The website also provides no way to contact sta. BreitbartÂs application for press credentials is also shining new light on the companyÂs management and ownership structure. The site oers no Âmasthead,ÂŽ the roster of editors and managers. The bigger question is who owns the site. Solov reluctantly told the Standing Committee of Correspondents in February that Breitbart is partly owned by the Mercer family, one of the largest sources of money behind committees supporting TrumpÂs campaign last year. ANDREW HARNIK, APSteve Bannon listens to President Trump at a March 20 rally in Louisville. 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Page 4 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, March 26, 2017 ZHUHAI, CHINAForget the oohs and aahs. The recent debut of killer whales at ChinaÂs largest aquarium here has sparked concerns worldwide that the country is repeating similar mistakes that plagued some U.S. marine parks. China is experiencing a boom in marine parks as an increasing number of Chinese ”ock to watch the sea creatures perform. That also has resulted in overcrowded tanks, poor water quality and ignorance about marine mammal illnesses at the attractions. Park operators are ignoring animal welfare and worker safety, according to animal rights activists. ÂThe y are g oin g throu g h a learning curve that is not necessary and completely outdated „ and theyÂre taking an enormous risk,ÂŽ said Naomi Rose, marine mammal scientist with the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, D.C., who recently visited some of ChinaÂs largest marine parks. ÂA trainer will be injured or killed sooner or later. ItÂd be sad because itÂs totally avoidable.ÂŽ China has 44 ocean theme parks operating in 24 provinces and 18 more slated to open, marking a 20% increase in just two years. The country still lacks abreeding program for the mammals, which makes it the worldÂs most active customer for marine animals caught in the wild. Rose and other animal rights advocates said China hasnÂt heeded lessons learned by U.S. parks that kept killer whales in captivity. After orcas were implicated in three human deaths over the past three decades, SeaWorld San Diego stopped its orca theatrical shows this year. SeaWorldÂs parks in Florida and Texas are slated to end the performances in 2019. Located in this southern city abutting Macau and billed as ChinaÂs Orlando, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom has its trainers nuzzle up to orcas „ which the Chinese call Âtiger whalesÂŽ „ as though they were house cats. Some of the orcas sport yellow blotches, likely signs of a skin infection, on their chins, Rose said. Even thou g h the orcas are too young to mate, six were packed into one breeding tank. ChimelongÂs management didnÂt address questions about safety concerns in handling orcas but said in a statement: ÂAll along weÂre very much concerned about the conservation and propagation of these wildlife mammals.ÂŽ ÂThe Chinese treat the mammals like commodities that they can throw away,ÂŽ said Mitchel Kalmanson, whose consulting “rm in Florida has overseen deliveries of marine mammals to parks in China. ÂThey “gure they can buy more if they canÂt keep them alive.ÂŽ Beluga whales at Chimelong wow audiences and earn treats by dashing across a pool at jet-ski speed, acting as surfboards for their trainers. Visitors can pay to pat the bottlenose dolphins without “rst being disinfected. ÂThatÂs how dolphins come down with human disease,ÂŽ said Yuki Lui of the Hong Kong Dolphin Conservation Societ y .China embraces killer whale shows U.S. now shuns Marine parks arenÂt taking hard-learned lessons, activists say V iolet LawSpecial for USA TODAY AFP/GETTY IMAGESAvisitor admires a beluga whale at the Beijing aquarium. A new marine park in Zhuhai is the nationÂs biggest aquarium.ÂThey are going through a learning curve that is not necessary.ÂŽNaomi Rose, marine mammal scientist with the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, D.C.PARISTwo of the most interesting photo ops of FranceÂs current presidential election campaign took place last month 2,000 miles away in Lebanon „ and they were all about religious optics. In one, the far-right leader Marine Le Pen called o a meeting with Grand Mufti Abdellatif Deriane just outside his Beirut oce when the Muslim clericÂs sta insisted she don a headscarf. With the video cameras rolling, she emphatically refused. Later that day, she smiled and exchanged pleasantries with Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rai, leader of LebanonÂs Maronite Christians and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. The National Front leader made her “rst trip abroad as presidential hopeful to burnish her weak foreign policy credentials, but the images ”ashed back to France sent a strong domestic message. Her supporters back home immediately got the memo „Âno to Muslims, yes to ChristiansÂŽ „ and loved it. Playing the religion card so openly is unusual in France, where the separation of church and state is normally taken so seriously that politicians rarely if ever mention faith in public. But this two-round election, on April23 and May7, is not taking place in normal times. After several deadly attacks by militant Islamists in recent years and sliding support for the main parties, politicians are harking back to a secularized version of FranceÂs traditional Catholic identity to mobilize voters. Le Peninsists on a vigorous application of Âlaicite,ÂŽ the ocial church-state separation that enjoys wide support in majority public opinion, especially on the left wing. On closer inspection, her version of ÂlaiciteÂŽ is aimed against Muslims because it would rule out headscarves, halal meat, Islamic holidays and other religious-based demands. Conservative candidate Francois Fillonengineered his surprising Republican primary win by wooing traditional Catholics opposed to same-sex marriage. He tapped their networkby openly calling himself Christian and expressing a personal opposition to abortion, even though he did nothing to limit it as prime minister from 2007 to 2012. Centrist Emmanuel Macron performs a balancing act on religion, upholding ÂlaiciteÂŽ but saying it shouldnÂt be pushed too far. Macron doesnÂt talk much about faith but likes to saythat he “nds Âa transcendence in political activity.ÂŽ ÂI think about the nature of my faith all the time, but I have enough humility that I donÂt pretend to speak with God,ÂŽ he told La Vie .French politicians tackle religionTaboo topic gets nods as hopefuls tap into Catholic identity and antiMuslim feelings Tom HeneghanReligion News Service PATRICK KOVARIK, APFar-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says sheÂs not a practicing Catholic but has sent clear proChristian messages to supporters.ÂMont Saint Michel, the eternal symbol of a France that draws strength and grandeur from its Christian roots.ÂŽ Marine Le Pen, tweeting from a rally at Mont Saint Michel, the famous medieval monastery o the Normandy coastThe terror attack in London came as security concerns have been growing worldwide „ but the assault isnÂt expected to damage tourism to the popular European destination. The attack on famed Westminster Bridge in the shadow of Parliament drew worldwide headlines. British-born Khalid Masood killed four people including a U.S. tourist before being shot to death by police. Despite the publicity and location in the heart of the capital, travel experts said they expected tourists to keep calm and carry on at a time of competitive airfares and a weak British pound. ÂWe do not expect this isolated incident to have an impact on peopleÂs decision to travel to the country nor its capital,ÂŽ said David Scowsill, CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council. ÂEngland and London speci“cally are very resilient tourism destinations.ÂŽ Security was already heightened worldwide because of scattered threats from the Islamic State and al-Qaeda. The State Department issued a worldwide caution March6 warning travelers to remain vigilant because of the Âcontinuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.ÂŽ Indeed, the attack came a day after the United Kingdom banned travelers from bringing electronic devices in the cabins of 14 airlines ”ying non-stop from six airports in the Mideast and Africa. The ban followed a similar rule in the U.S. But George Hobica, founder of airfarewatchdog.com, which helps travelers “nd travel deals, said the London attack Âwill have no long-term eectÂŽ on tourism after a possible temporary dip. ÂAfter all, tourism is way up to London in the days since the IRA bombings. It always recovers,ÂŽ Hobica said. ÂAny city could experience a similar attack, so I donÂt think people will pull the blankets over their heads and stay quivering in bed.ÂŽ New York City had 145 pedestrian deaths for people hit by motor vehicles last year, according to the city police department. ÂItÂs a lot larger than any terrorist incident. And people still go about their business,ÂŽ Hobica said. ÂThe statistical chances of anything happening are so slim.ÂŽ Britain remains a perennial destination for tourists. Arrivals in Great Britain from the Americas totaled 4.73million in 2015, up steadily from 4.18million in 2011, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Travel spending more than doubled in the past two decades, to $62.8billion in 2014, up from $27.6billion in 1995, according to the World Bank. This year is an advantageous time to visit. A glut of ”ights across the Atlantic has kept fares low. U.S. airlines have lamented low-cost competition from rivals in Europe such as Norwegian Air International. Despite the capacity, JetBlue Airways is studying whether to enter the fray. Meanwhile, the currency of the pound has suered since Britain voted last June to leave the European Union. A pound now costs about $1.25, down from $1.50 last June and $2 in 2007 before the recession. ÂLondon is too enticing a city to keep people away,ÂŽ Hobica said, with the cheap pound yielding cheaper hotels and meals. ÂPeople will still come.ÂŽ NIKLAS HALLE'N, AFP/GETTY IMAGESFlowers placed on Westminster Bridge on Friday memorialize victims of a terror attack that left four dead Wednesday at the iconic London site and in front of the adjacent Houses of Parliament. ATTACK NOT LIKELY TO HURT TOURISMLondon should remain astrong draw for travelers, experts say in wake of terrorism Bart Jansen@ganjansen USA TODAY DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS, AFP/GETTY IMAGESTourists pose on Westminster Bridge near the London Eye, a Ferris wheel popular with tourists, on Thursday.ÂLondon is too enticing a city to keep people away. People will still come.ÂŽGeorge Hobica, founder of a website that helps travelers “nd deals on airfare
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The Sun /Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 5 CALUMETCITY, ILL.To say that the River Oaks Center, a sprawling mall in this blue-collar suburb of Chicago, has seen better days is an understatement. When it opened 50 years ago, it was one of the “rst big malls in the Chicago area. And as recently as a few years ago, it boasted four major department stores „ Carson Pirie Scott, J.C. Penney, MacyÂs and Sears. But in 2013, CarsonÂs and Sears shut their doors at the mall near the Illinois-Indiana state line. And the two remaining anchors „MacyÂs and J.C. Penney „ are facing strong headwinds. Both retailers have announced plans to close dozens of stores around the country in 2017. With Sears warning investors Tuesday of Âsubstantial doubtÂŽ about its ability to stay in business, the once-vibrant River Oaks provides a dour portrait of the tough road ahead for malls across the country in an increasingly disjointed retail landscape. As department stores lose out to online retailers, more malls might have to cope with trying to survive without an anchor „ creating not only a visual reminder of failure but also the loss of a draw to bring shoppers to smaller stores. ÂWe recognize that these are perilous times for malls and shopping centers,ÂŽ said Pete Saunders, Calumet CityÂs economic development coordinator, noting that sales tax revenue has plateaued in the community in the aftermath of the CarsonÂs and Sears closures even as the regional economy has improved. ÂThe most successful malls these days are in the highest-income areas, and weÂre “rmly a working-class community, and that has de“nitely had an impact on us for sure.ÂŽ With American malls battered by growing preference for e-commerce as well as competition from discount retailers like T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, there has long been uncertainty about their health. Now as a onetime American stalwart like Sears nears a “nancial precipice, the storm clouds are only darkening. Shopping centers like the Macon Mall in Georgia, constructed in 1975 in the midst of the golden age of mall building, are bracing for the impending closure of their J.C. Penney stores „ one of 138 the company plans to shutter. Analysts, such as the commercial real estate “rm CoStar, have projected that nearly 25% of American malls are in danger of losing their anchors. After a missed $144million loan payment by the second-biggest U.S. mall owner last year, anxiety about the health of U.S. shopping malls has only grown. Even before Sears dire announcement that there is Âsubstantial doubtÂŽ about its “nancial viability, the company, based in Homan Estates, Ill., had announced plans to shutter about 150 of its Sears and Kmart stores. MacyÂs had announced plans to close about 15% of its stores in 2017. The ubiquitous mall retailer Aeropostale “led for bankruptcy protection in May. And others like American Eagle, ChicoÂs and The ChildrenÂs Place are managing multiyear plans to shrink their brick-and-mortar footprint. River Oaks, which was recently sold to the Great Neck, N.Y.-based Namdar Realty Group and Mason Asset Management Group by Washington Prime, hasnÂt been able to “nd tenants to take over either of the cavernous spaces vacated by Sears and CarsonÂs in the years since they left. Joel Gorjian, who oversees acquisitions for Namdar, said heÂs hopeful the company will soon be able to “nd tenants to “ll the voids left by the departure of the department stores. While the big retailers are fading, he said there are plenty of businesses that would attract the sort of foot traf“c that the smaller retailers need to thrive. ÂYou have to look to alternative uses or entertainment centers,ÂŽ Gorjian said. ÂYou can do a trampoline park; some malls have done skating rings; you can put in acall center; cloud storage (companies) needs space.ÂŽ At GorjianÂs companyÂs newly acquired River Oaks mall, the former outer entry of the CarsonÂs entrance remains boarded up, and all signs of Sears presence in the mall are long gone. The indoor entryway to the old Sears is now blocked by a temporary wall with seven small signs advertising other retailers. About half the stalls at the food court are vacant. ÂThere are just not a lot of choices, and it feels like it has gotten worse as the big stores have gone,ÂŽ said Mindy Cross, 73, a mall-walker who has come to the River Oaks on a near-daily basis for years to meet fellow seniors for a stroll, lunch and increasingly less frequent shopping. James Davis, 70, another mallwalker who has been coming to River Oaks for more than 20 years, said he used to regularly go to the Sears to browse and would “nd himself opening his wallet. His Chicago home is kitted out with Kenmore appliances that he found during his strolls at the River Oaks Center. These days, he said, most of his spending at the mall is limited to buying an after-walk bottle of juice or lunch as he chats with his friends. ÂThereÂs not much here that IÂm interested in these days,ÂŽ Davis said of the shopping options. Damien Berlanger, who manages the Embroidery Spot kiosk, said the impact of Sears closure has been especially felt by the small retailers. ÂThe foot trac is just not what it used to be,ÂŽ said Berlanger, 30, who has worked for several retailers at River Oaks over the years. ÂSince Sears closed, you see alot of the smaller retailers come and go.ÂŽ Bob Patel, who owns a small beauty care kiosk in the mall, said heÂs seen business decline by perhaps as much as 15% in the past year. His lease expires in about a year, and he said heÂll try to negotiate for better rent. If he doesnÂt get it, Patel said heÂll consider moving his business elsewhere. ÂItÂs a struggle, but we have a small business, and our expenses are manageable,ÂŽ he said. ÂWe can survive. I donÂt know how the bigger businesses do it.ÂŽSCOTT OLSON, GETTY IMAGESPeople shop at a Sears in Schaumburg, Ill. Sears Holdings, the parent of Kmart and Sears, says there is Âsubstantial doubtÂŽ about the companyÂs “nancial viability.Loss of department stores as anchors weighs on centers Aamer Madhani@AamerISmad USA TODAY AS SEARS FALTERS,SHADOW DARKENS OVER AMERICAN MALLS AAMER MADHANI, USA TODAYAhuge swath of the parking lot at the once-vibrant River Oaks Center mall in Calumet City, Ill., sits empty these days. The mall lost its Sears and Carson Pirie Scott department stores in 2013. ÂThe foot traffic is just not what it used to be. Since Sears closed, you see a lot of the smaller retailers come and go.ÂŽDamien Berlanger, who manages the Embroidery Spot kiosk at River Oaks Center in Calumet City, Ill. US A S NA PS H O T S In vesto r m ot i v a t i o nSOURCE Eaton Vance A tomix survey of 1,008 U.S. financial advisersJ A E Y A NG A ND J A NE T L OEH R KE, US A T OD A Y G r ee d 40%Fe ar 60% Which is the primary motivation for investors? M O N E Y So you want a new job? If youÂre like more than 450million others on the planet, youÂre going to turn to LinkedIn. More and more businesses are using LinkedIn as their primary or sole j ob-posting site, so you have to learn how to play the game. JOB DESCRI P TIONTeddy Burriss, social media strategist and LinkedIn coach and trainer, says the “rst thing to do is make sure the job youÂre seeking is in your wheelhouse, meaning Âthat itÂs highly relevant to who you are and what you do.ÂŽ If youÂre an administrative assistant, itÂs foolish to apply for a risk management position. ÂYouÂre just shooting at opportunities,ÂŽ Burriss says, Âwasting a hiring managerÂs time and tarnishing your own reputation.ÂŽ Your pro“le must also demonstrate that you are ÂrelevantÂŽ to the position „ it needs to show the recruiter or hiring manager that you have the requisite skills, talent and experience. That takes us to BurrissÂs next recommendation: Your pro“le must use key words relevant to the position you want. Before you apply, bake those words into your pro“le. KE Y WORDSWell, that sounds easy-peasy, right? Not so fast. ÂKey words are not common sense,ÂŽ Burriss says, because hiring managers are often idiosyncratic in the language they use to describe a position. Study each job description and use the words it uses in y our pro“le and rsum. Trudy Steinfeld, associate vice president and executive director of NYUÂs Wasserman Center for Career Development, also stresses using key words because thatÂs how Âapplicant tracking systems and LinkedIn work „ you have to use those exact same words to beat it.ÂŽ Burriss third suggestion is perhaps most likely to help you succeed: Even if a position sounds perfect for you, donÂt just apply for it. Burriss says you “rst need to build a relationship with individuals in the companies where y ou want to work. GRO UP S AND IN F L U ENCERSWhile you are on LinkedIn but before you begin your job search, start a business conversation „ not a job conversation „ that shows o your smarts. NYUÂs Steinfeld recommends joining relevant groups and following people on LinkedIn who are connected to your career interests. This will let you comment on relevant topics in public forums, which might get you the attention from so-called in”uencers that youÂre seeking. To join a professional group, Burriss told me that a high number of jobs are what he calls ÂhiddenÂŽ ones„theyÂre not publicly posted. If youÂve developed multiple relationships over time with the right people, they will come to you with these job openings. How great „ and what a trick „ is that! Y O U R P RO F ILESteinfeld has some other tricks up her sleeve. Make sure your pro“leÂs headline Âre”ects the job youÂre seeking, not the job you currently have.ÂŽ ThatÂs the biggest mistake job applicants make, she says. She also urges applicants to maximize the power of LinkedIn by joining their college page, former employer pages or professional/trade associations. Keep up with your connections even when not seeking a new position, she urges, which will make it easier to ask for introductions when the time comes. More than anything, Steinfeld stresses the importance of having a connection with someone at the organization where you want to work.P HOTO, LOCATION, COLLEGEMatthew Schwab, who blogs about career management, says to make sure you have a great professional pro“le photo „ likely not the same one you use on Facebook. He recommends paying a professional photographer. If youÂre seeking a job in a new geographic area, update your location in your pro“le before you apply. Otherwise youÂre likely to be “ltered out Âover concern about nonexistent relocation expenses,ÂŽ he wrote on his blog. Schwab had one last suggestion to game the system. Because recruiters “lter job rsums for prestigious colleges, he recommends taking a professional development class at a top-ranked university and including its name in your pro“le. Most colleges, even the top-tier ones, oer courses at reasonable prices, some online, and without the usual admissions. How to use LinkedIn to “nd your dream job TIM POST, APLinkedInÂs engineers are savvy, so donÂt expect to game the system, but you can learn how to optimize your job hunt.The social network for business can be your secret weapon if you know its best practices Steven Petrow@stevenpetrow Special for USA TODAY More businesses are using LinkedIn as their primary or sole jobposting site.
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Page 6 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, March 26, 2017 With all the news about Yahoo accounts being hacked and other breaches of digital security, itÂs easy to wonder if thereÂs any real way to keep unauthorized users out of our email and social media accounts. Everyone knows not to use the same username and password combination for every account „ though many people still do. But if they follow that advice, people end up with another problem: way too many passwords to remember „ 27 on average, according to a recent survey. That can lead to stress about password security, and even cause people to give up secure passwords altogether. ItÂs an ominous feeling, and a dangerous situation. But there is hope, through what is called Âtwo-factor authentication,ÂŽ in which a user needs not only a login name and password but also another way to validate her identity, before being allowed to connect to, say, Gmail or Snapchat. That way, even an attacker who gets a userÂs login name and password still canÂt access the account. When it happens, this usually involves the user either receiving a text message on her phone with a six-digit code, or opening an app on her phone that will give her the code, which changes every 30 seconds. As a cybersecurity researcher, I know that even as this method is just starting to become common, a newer method, a return to the era of the physical key, is nipping at its heels.Proving identityIn the security industry, we typically refer to three broad ways to prove identity: Who you are, usually expressed through biometrics, like a “ngerprint, facial recognition or a retinal scan. Something you know, like a password or PIN Something you have, such as a conventional key that unlocks a door, or even a smartphone with a particular app installed. User authentication is strongest when a person proves her identity in multiple ways. This is called two-factor, or sometimes multi-factor, authentication. Despite its potential to improve security, companies and government agencies alike have been slow to adopt two-factor authentication. For many years, there were no common standards, so authentication methods often worked only for a single system or program or company. An early standard is todayÂs most common method: getting a numeric code by text message. But that is on its way out. While initially thought to be a convenient way to verify that someone had a particular phone, it turns out to be vulnerable to attack. A phone number can be ÂclonedÂŽ onto an attackerÂs phone, allowing him to intercept text messages. In addition, many people use internet-based phone systems, such as Google Voice, that allow them to receive text messages without actually needing physical access to a specific device „ subverting the very purpose of sending a text message in the “rst place.Toward improved securityA new, even more secure method is gaining popularity, and itÂs a lot like an old-fashioned metal key. ItÂs a computer chip in a small portable physical form that makes it easy to carry around. (It even typically has a hole to “t on a keychain.) The chip itself contains a method of authenticating itself „ to prove that it is the real Âthing you haveÂŽ thatÂs required to connect to a particular online service. And it has USB or wireless connections so it can either plug into any computer easily or communicate wirelessly with a mobile device. Backing this effort are technology industry giants, including Google and Microsoft. They and other companies recently formed the Faster Identi“cation Online (FIDO) Alliance to create a new standard that is both shared among providers „ so users can have one physical key that gives them access to many services Â… and useful with mobile devices as well as desktop and laptop computers. TheyÂre calling their standard ÂUniversal Second Factor (U2F),ÂŽ and itÂs based on public-key encryption. Also known as asymmetric key encryption, public-key encryption uses a pair of keys, one public and one private. Either key can be used to encrypt a message, but that coded message can be decrypted only by someone who has the other key in the pair. One of the paired keys is shared with others „ this becomes the public key. The other, the private key, must be protected. Because just one person should have access to the private key, a login process that requires it can ensure the authorized user is the only one who can connect to an online service.How it worksWhen adding a physical key to her accountÂs security credentials, a user “rst logs in to her account as normal, perhaps even using a text-message method of two-factor authentication. When she follows the siteÂs instructions for adding her U2F key to the accountÂs security settings, that process creates a new public-private key pair. The private key is encrypted and stored on the physical U2F key. The matching public key is stored on the siteÂs authentication server. Thereafter, when logging in, the user types her user name and password as usual. Then, the site provides an alert asking her to plug the physical security key into her computer. (Some keys can also connect wirelessly via Near Field Communication, or NFC.) What happens next requires minimal action by the user; the computer, the website and the physical key handle everything nearly instantaneously. The website sends a message to the computer, requesting a reply. The computer reads the private key from the physical U2F device and uses that to encrypt its response. The server uses the accountÂs public key to test the reply; if it was encrypted by the corresponding private key, the server knows the person trying to log in has the physical device, and is therefore the authorized user. At that point, the server logs the user in.The best option we haveAlthough U2F strengthens the current practice of password-based authentication, it doesnÂt solve every pr oblem. Of course, if a person loses the key and doesnÂt have a backup copy, logging in can be impossible. But most sites that use U2F also, in the initial U2F setup process, give an authorized user a limited number of single-use login codes she can type in if she loses her key. In addition, passwords are inherently challenging because we have to memorize them. Forcing people to make them longer and more complex, involving numbers and capital letters and punctuation, makes them even harder to remember. And with so many passwords needed regularly, itÂs terribly dif“cult to memorize that many long, complex unique sequences. Password management programs can help. These services, including LastPass and 1Password, securely store your username and password combinations in the cloud or locally on your computer, requiring users to memorize just one long „ but often relatively easy to remember „ Âmaster passwordÂŽ that decrypts the others when theyÂre needed. Those services can even work in tandem with U2F. For example, a user can create one master password for LastPass and set it up to only decrypt the stored passwords when the physical security key is plugged in. When paired together, a service like that can give you very strong passwords that you donÂt need to memorize, bolstered by the security of a physical key. ItÂs not perfect, but itÂs our current technologyÂs best defense against hackers and account thieves. Jungwoo Ryoo 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.The age of hacking brings a return to the physical keyBy JUNGWOO RYOOPROFESSOR OF INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY AT PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PHOTOS PROVIDEDHave hackers driven us back to the age of the physical key?
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The Sun /Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 7 CHAINSASHYSMSBALI POOLCUEFLOENAILEDIT SOYLENTGREENARGONAUT ALDERTRODSPENCE TIERSHESLUKESFATHER SONGLEGSISINOLEAU ERATSHRIMPERDANG PLANETOFTHEAPESBOD SASSYNAYYETUNHAP YUKFERRULESPYHOLE CREATEROSEBUDISONTO HYDRANTBOBHOPECAP ONAIRALAARUNIHIL FATKILLSDUMBLEDORE BOTSHELIACALLOTR AXEVOASKIDFINIRAE NORMANBATESBOSESIVA ADORNSPOOHSEDER MASTEREDSPOILERALERT INNEREARURNSREDBUSH IDLYEKEMODESCRAPEANSWERS to crossword ALMANACToday is Sunday, March 26, the 85th day of 2017. There are 280 days left in the year. Today in historyOn March 26, 1917 the Seattle Metropolitans became the first U.S. team to win the Stanley Cup as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the finals by a score of 9-1. On this dateIn 1812 an earthquake devastated Caracas, Venezuela, causing an estimated 26,000 deaths, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. In 1827 composer Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna. In 1874 poet Robert Frost was born in San Francisco. In 1892 poet Walt Whitman died in Camden, New Jersey. In 1945 during World War II, Iwo Jima was fully secured by U.S. forces following a final, desperate attack by Japanese soldiers. In 1967 Pope Paul VI issued an encyclical, ÂPopulorum Progressio,ÂŽ on Âthe progressive development of peoples,ÂŽ in which he expressed concern for those trying to escape hunger, poverty, endemic disease and ignorance. In 1979 a peace treaty was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and witnessed by President Jimmy Carter at the White House. In 1982 groundbreaking ceremonies took place in Washington, D.C., for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. In 1992 a judge in Indianapolis sentenced former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson to six years in prison for raping a Miss Black America contestant. (Tyson ended up serving three years.) In 1997 the bodies of 39 members of the HeavenÂs Gate techno-religious cult whoÂd committed suicide were found inside a rented mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, California. TodayÂs birthdays Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OÂConnor is 87. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is 77. Journalist Bob Woodward is 74. Singer Diana Ross is 73. Actor Johnny Crawford is 71. Rock singer Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) is 69. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen is 57. Basketball Hall of Famer John Stockton is 55. Actress Leslie Mann is 45. Actor T.R. Knight is 44. Actress Keira Knightley is 32. Rapper J-Kwon is 31. Actress Carly Chaikin is 27. FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) „ A 96-year-old woman and an 89-year-old man were wheeled to the wrong gate at a South Florida airport and ended up on a flight to upstate New York instead of Michigan. Helen Wheeker and her husband, George Nobel, ended up in Ogdensburg, New York instead of Grand Rapids, Michigan after being put on the wrong Allegiant Air flight on Wednesday in Fort LauderdaleHollywood International Airport. South Florida television station WPLG reports that Allegiant Air spokeswoman Hilarie Grey blamed a malfunctioning boarding-pass scanner for not catching the mix-up. Grey apologized for the mistake and says the couple has been given a full refund. The couple flew back to Fort Lauderdale and planned to try again to fly to Michigan on Saturday.ODD NEWS Elderly couple on wrong flight; end up in NY, not MichiganTHE WIRE TALLAHASSEE „ The election of President Donald Trump is giving new impetus to Florida state lawmakers in pushing measures seen as tough on immigration but that have gone nowhere in the Legislature in recent years. Legislators are moving ahead with bills „ some of which could face constitutional challenges „ that call for harsher sentences for people living in the U.S. illegally, penalties for local governments with ÂsanctuaryÂŽ policies, and a halt to the stateÂs voluntary participation in the federal refugee resettlement program. Even as Trump promises to ramp up enforcement of immigration policies, state lawmakers are pushing for more. Rep. Dane Eagle sees his bill on sentencing as a backup plan in case federal authorities fail in their mission to deport people who commit crimes while in the country illegally. ÂThe bill keeps them locked up longer so they are not committing crimes and perhaps when the federal government does decide to step up, they will know where they are,ÂŽ Eagles said. Foreign nationals make up about 4 percent of FloridaÂs inmate population, and the Corrections Department does not break down that “gure between those who are documented and those who are not. Mark Schlakman, a Florida State University law professor, said EagleÂs bill would most likely be challenged in court because it would turn a personÂs immigration status into a criminal enhancement rather than what the federal government says it is: a civil penalty. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Coral Springs who opposes the bill, said the legislation is not based on a need in the law, but rather prompted Âon emotion.ÂŽ The perception that immigrants and refugees without legal permission to live in the U.S. pose a threat has also inspired policy that could affect other groups of people. If the Legislature decides to pull out of the federal refugee resettlement program, for example, Cubans and Haitians who have been granted special immigration status and victims of human traf“cking would lose refugee bene“ts they receive under the program. But perhaps the most heated debate is over a measure that penalizes state and local government of“cials who have adopted policies or practices that block them from fully cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Violations would include not holding detainees who are wanted by federal immigration authorities past their release date, for example. State Rep. Daisy Baez, a Democrat who immigrated to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic as a child, said during a House committee debate that the ban on ÂsanctuaryÂŽ policies was a misguided effort based on Âparanoia and persecution.ÂŽ ÂI achieved the American Dream, I suppose, and if you think this story is unique and beautiful and one of achievement, I have to tell you itÂs not. ItÂs every immigrantÂs story,ÂŽ she said, holding back tears. ÂI have never felt as unwanted and as vili“ed as I do now.ÂŽ In recent years, similar hard-line immigration policies have stumbled in the Legislature. Gov. Rick Scott came into of“ce in 2011 promising to adopt Arizonastyle immigration laws such as requiring authorities to investigate the immigration status of anyone suspected of being in the country illegally. The effort was defeated after thousands of Floridians ”ooded the State Capitol in protest. Three years later, Scott signed pro-immigrant laws that granted an immigrant living in the U.S. without legal permission the right to practice law in Florida and extended in-state tuition rates to children of such immigrants. Republicans are seeking to reverse the latter this year. Francesa Menes, director of policy from the Florida Immigration Coalition, said thereÂs a nexus between the spike in Âanti-immigrant billsÂŽ and TrumpÂs candidacy announcement in late 2015. ÂWith immigration unfortunately itÂs always about the political climate and what is advantageous to whoever is running, and the Legislature flip-flops on the issue,ÂŽ Menes said. ÂIs that what our Legislature wants to do again this session? Spend our time and our resources debating and approving bills that separate families and threaten our economy?ÂŽ A Florida International UniversityÂs Research Institute on Social and Economic Policy report estimates that immigrants who live in the U.S. without legal permission contribute $544 million in local and state taxes to FloridaÂs metropolitan areas. Republican lawmakers have dismissed critics who say some of the immigration measures open up municipalities to litigation for going against federal court rulings or even the U.S. Constitution. Tampa Republican Rep. James Grant urged lawmakers to pass what they think is right, and let the courts Âtell us that we are wrong.ÂŽFlorida legislators take on hard-line immigration policiesAssociated Press AP FILE PHOTORep. James Grant, R-Tampa, speaks during a subcommittee meeting, in Tallahassee. Republican lawmakers have so far shown unwavering support for stricter policies on immigration, even when those opposing the measures say the language opens up local municipalities to Âfrivolous litigationÂŽ for going against federal court rulings and in some cases the U.S. Constitution. Grant said the potential unconstitutionality of a bill should not prevent them from voting on what they think is right. ÂI would encourage all of us to put the Florida Supreme Court in the position of telling us that we are wrong,ÂŽ NAACP urges governor to return case to prosecutorORLANDO (AP) „ The Florida NAACP conference is urging FloridaÂs governor to return an officer-murder case to a prosecutor who had it taken away after she said her office will no longer seek the death penalty. NAACP Florida State Conference President Adora Obi Nweze said Saturday that the groupÂs members donÂt support Gov. Rick ScottÂs decision to take the Markeith Loyd case away from State Attorney Aramis Ayala. Television station WKMG reports Nweze spoke at a news conference held Saturday at the groupÂs meeting in Orlando. Loyd is charged with “rst-degree murder in the killings of his ex-girlfriend | HEADLINES FROM AROUND THE STATEand Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton. Scott gave LoydÂs case to another prosecutor after Ayala said she would no longer seek the death penalty. Ayala says Scott overstepped his authority.Group helps veterans start businessesORLANDO (AP) „ A Florida business group is helping veterans start businesses. The group, Veterans Florida, started this year after receiving $1 million in funding from the state. It offers veterans starting a business seven bi-weekly meetings followed by a continuing mentorship. Homer Boone, a veterans outreach manager for CareerSource Central Florida, says veterans have a camaraderie that translates into easy communication with each other. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Small Business Administration data shows veterans share of new businesses has been decreasing in recent years. It was more than a third of all new businesses in 2007, but only a “fth of new businesses in 2013. Veterans Florida hopes to “ll the gap with mentorships and other programs.High-tech incubator opens new home on Space CoastMELBOURNE (AP) „ One of FloridaÂs largest, nonpro“t, high-tech incubators has a new home. GroundswellÂs new $1 million home in a former indoor skate park opened Friday on FloridaÂs Space Coast. Hundreds of visitors checked out the industrial ”oor plan at the Melbourne, Florida, of“ce with shared work spaces and conference rooms. Florida Today reports that Groundswell started off in 2015 as a virtual organization, holding meetings in coffee shops and borrowed of“ces. The incubator has funded nine early-stage companies in the past year. GroundswellÂs new 12,000-square-foot building has 15 rental of“ces, a lounge area and a cafe. Some of the of“ces are in retro“tted shipping containers. Venture capitalist Bud Duffebach says there is tremendous talent on the Space Coast, and GroundswellÂs goal is to connect people.MiamiÂs police union chief relieved of duty with pay Body found in car reeking of chemicals in JacksonvilleMIAMI (AP) „ The head of MiamiÂs police union has been relieved of duty with pay after a woman received a restraining order against him. Javier Ortiz was told Friday that he can still perform administrative duties as the police union chief but he canÂt take part in any police activities. The Miami Herald reports that Claudia Castillo received a restraining order against Ortiz on Wednesday. Castillo says Ortiz has been harassing her on social media after she had a run-in with another police of“cer. In that incident, she chased the of“cer for miles and told him he was speeding after he came to a stop. She taped the encounter and the video went viral. Ortiz has a chance in April to get his post back at a hearing. JACKSONVILLE (AP) „ A bomb squad in Jacksonville, Florida is responding to a car in which a body was found and a sign was posted to the vehicle saying Âhazmat needed.ÂŽ The Jacksonville SheriffÂs Of“ce says the bomb squad responded to the car parked in front of a house on Saturday. The sheriffÂs of“ce says in a statement that there was a strong chemical smell around the car. The car also had a sign on it reading, ÂDanger, stay back hazmat needed.ÂŽ The “re department says no evacuation is needed in the neighborhood.Man arrested for not telling friend pot was in cookiesPORT ORANGE (AP) „ A Florida man was arrested after giving an acquaintance a cookie without telling her that it was laced with marijuana. William Van Arsdale was charged on Wednesday with three felonies, including possession and reckless tampering, as well as a misdemeanor. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that he was booked into jail and released on his own recognizance. He couldnÂt be reached for comment. Police in Port Orange, Florida, say Van Arsdale offered Renee Holloway the peanut butter cookies without telling her about the marijuana. According to a police report, the 70-year-old Van Arsdale said he didnÂt tell her about the drug because the amount was so small he didnÂt think it would affect her. Holloway began to feel ÂwoozyÂŽ and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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Page 8 www.yoursun.com The Sun / Sunday, March 26, 2017 FOR ANSWERS, TURN TO PAGE 7 111-ACROSS!BY GRANT T HACKRAY / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ ACROSS1 Poor-weather driving aid7 Pale-faced11 Texting format, for short14 Indonesian island18 Possible weapon in a bar fight19 Resting place for a polar bear20 ÂI totally crushed that!ÂŽ22 ItÂs actually made of 55-Down24 Companion of Jason25 Wood that makes up the foundation of much of Venice26 Clomped (on)27 Basil who designed EnglandÂs Coventry Cathedral28 Level29 Â____ All ThatÂŽ (1999 rom-com)30 Who 93-Down was all along35 Product of Boston or Chicago36 Part of a KFC order37 Enthusiastic assent in Madrid38 CambodiaÂs Lon ____39 What flows in une rivire40 The ÂEÂŽ of Q.E.D.42 Boat with a very fine net44 ÂPhooey!ÂŽ45 It turns out to be 99-Down49 BeefcakeÂs pride50 Fresh51 House call?52 Up to this point53 Bad luck, old-style56 Joke, slangily57 Metal band around a pencil eraser61 Peeping aid63 Fashion66 It really is an 8-Down69 Has pegged, say70 Disappointment for someone looking for a parking spot72 Record-holder for the most times hosting the Academy Awards74 Limit75 Studio sign76 Ga. neighbor79 IndonesiaÂs ____ Islands80 Nothing, in Latin82 Having a spare tire, maybe83 What 11-Down does, shockingly88 Computer-controlled players, in gaming lingo90 Relating to the sun91 TolkienÂs trilogy, for short92 Cut93 U.S. broadcaster overseas94 ____ row95 The end: Fr.96 ÂDies ____ÂŽ100 To whom the title Â45-DownÂŽ was referring the whole time103 Big name in headphones104 Hindu god of destruction105 Trims106 Kids character who says, ÂA day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left insideÂŽ107 Annual meal108 Learned inside and out111 Warning for solvers of this puzzle114 Source of oneÂs sense of balance115 Many resting places116 Plant thatÂs the source of a caffeinefree tea117 One way to sit by118 Squeeze (out)119 Figure in statistics120 Altercation DOWN1 ÂGangstaÂs ParadiseÂŽ rapper2 Tomboy3 Subjects of some foodpackage warnings4 Cake finisher5 Extra in ÂThe Sound of MusicÂŽ6 Make it clear how things are going to go7 Natural dos8 See 66-Across9 Ground breaker10 Itch11 See 83-Across12 Muddles13 Accept, as a package14 ÂThe Devil and Daniel WebsterÂŽ author15 Nabokov novel16 Lucy of ÂCharlieÂs AngelsÂŽ17 TV ÂCousinÂŽ18 Jrs. take them21 Good person to ask for directions23 Actor Kinnear27 Not covering much29 Picket, e.g.30 Pre-euro money31 Govt. cultural org. until 199932 Big cheese33 Suffix with Jacob34 Throw on the floor?37 Sound in the stacks41 ÂStar Wars: The Force AwakensÂŽ protagonist42 Lead-in to foam43 Oh follower44 ÂTiny BubblesÂŽ singer45 See 100-Across46 Hill of R&B47 Inquired about48 Jamie of ÂM*A*S*HÂŽ49 Falls for54 Brightest star in Aquila55 See 22-Across57 Swamp58 Kind of port59 RegulusÂs constellation60 Draw back62 Slapstick prop64 Puccini pieces65 Stolen item in ÂAlice in WonderlandÂŽ67 Moving aid68 State quarters?71 Rest73 Penguin and others77 Lead-in to Jon or Wayne78 Exclusive groups80 Nothing but ____81 Player of Nelson Mandela in ÂMandela: Long Walk to FreedomÂŽ84 Interest for a limnologist85 Some core classes: Abbr.86 Treehouse builder, maybe87 Unattended88 Exclusion89 Big name in kitchen utensils90 Center of a roast93 See 30-Across95 Jester97 Cause a wedgie98 Opposed99 See 45-Across101 Bucko102 Major John ____, Benedict ArnoldÂs co-conspirator103 Western capital106 KoiÂs habitat107 BaghdadÂs ____ City108 Early millennium year109 Not to mention110 Show with a Âcold open,ÂŽ for short111 Excel command112 For113 Remote button 1234567891011121314151617 18192021 222324 252627 28293031323334 3536373839 4041424344 4546474849 505152535455 56575859606162 63646566676869 7071727374 75767778798081 828384858687 88899091 9293949596979899 100101102103104 105106107 108109110111112113 114115116 117118119120Online subscriptions: TodayÂs puzzle and more than 4,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). New York Times Sunday Crossword No. xxxxDear Mr. Berko: My husband has been diagnosed with COPD, and I canÂt imagine a more frightening medical disorder. He tells me that it feels as if there were an elephant sitting on his chest. His physician prescribed Advair, which has been a blessing and works like a miracle. We were so impressed that we also bought 200 shares of GlaxoSmithKline, which makes this inhaler. We paid $54 for each share in the summer of 2014. The stock seemed to fall in value right after we bought it, and it fell all the way to $37. Though the drug works very well for my husband, the stock has been very disappointing. Our stockbroker recommended that we sell the stock and use the proceeds to purchase P“zer, which he says has better shortand long-term potential than GlaxoSmithKline. We would appreciate your comments. „ PA, Buffalo, N.Y. Dear PA: Though I think your brokerÂs P“zer recommendation has uncommon merit, I think his recommendation to sell GlaxoSmithKline and use the proceeds to purchase P“zer is a blatant commission ploy. I like his P“zer recommendation but strongly condemn his ÂsellÂŽ recommendation on GlaxoSmithKline. Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, certainly isnÂt a bowl of cherries. But actually, one of the reasons the earnings and stock performance of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK$42) have been rather stinky recently is GSKÂs Advair. Advair, previously an $8 billion-revenue blockbuster drug for the treatment of COPD and asthma, lost its patent in 2016. Advair revenues plunged to $4.4 billion, causing GSK to trade at $37, its lowest price since 2009. Although Advair is still GSKÂs top-performing drug (16 percent of 2016 revenues), the consensus suggests that sales will continue to decline this year and in 2018. Through a multimilliondollar advertising fund, the good news is that GSKÂs next-generation long-lasting asthma and COPD therapies, Breo and Anoro, topped $1 billion in revenues in 2016. The uptake, though, of Breo and Anoro has lagged for two reasons: 1) Insurance coverage of these more expensive drugs has been slow to respond. 2) ItÂs usually dif“cult to persuade physicians to switch to new products. But GSKÂs management expects these two drugs to bring in $1.7 billion in 2017. Importantly, the loss in revenue from the introduction of generic competition for Advair has been dwarfed by Breo and Anoro and GSKÂs well-received HIV drugs, Tivicay and Triumeq, which together should generate $3.4 billion in revenues this year. It appears that management has absorbed the brunt of the generic advance on Advair, and resultantly GSK seems to be a splendid capital gains recommendation, with a $60 price target by 2018. This $38 billion research-based global company with 102,000 employees has a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas: pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health care. Its HIV business has been impressive, with worldwide sales growing 12 percent last year. Its antiviral, antibacterial, urogenital, immunomodulatory and metabolic drugs have also been standouts in worldwide sales and, in the coming few years, could push revenues to $44 billion and net pro“t margins over 19 percent. Mutual fund organizations Fidelity, T. Rowe Price and Vanguard and institutions such as State Street, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, which own over 100 million shares, seem to agree. So do Value Line, Argus Research, Thomson Reuters, Bank of America and Market Edge, each of which has a ÂbuyÂŽ recommendation on GSK. Meanwhile, the expected $2.18 dividend for 2017, yielding 5.2 percent, is a key draw for longterm shareholders. I donÂt see signi“cant dividend growth in the near future, but IÂm impressed with comments by Value LineÂs Michael Ratty on GSK: ÂBased upon our system, GSK is currently one of the more attractive year ahead growth plays in the pharmaceutical space. An above average dividend yield and strong grades for Safety (1) and Stock Price Stability (95) further enhance near term investment appeal.ÂŽ And I agree. Investors can be very comfortable earning a 5.2 percent dividend from GlaxoSmithKline for several years while waiting for its shares to trade 20 points higher, in the $60s. Please address your “nancial questions to Malcolm Berko, P.O. Box 8303, Largo, FL 33775, or email him at mjberko@ yahoo.com. To “nd out more about Malcolm Berko and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.What to Do With GSK Malcolm Berko NEW YORK „ French Air Force fighter jets have staged a colorful flyover across New York Harbor. The eight Alpha Jets from the Patrouille de France streaked across the sky Saturday, making designs with trailing red, white and blue display smoke. The jets were accompanied by an A400 airbus and two additional Alpha jets who will be documenting the mission. Of“cials say the event was staged to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I and reaf“rm the historic ties between France and the U.S. The flyover was the French groupÂs first appearance in North America in more than 30 years. They plan several more shows at various sites in the coming weeks.French fighter jets stage flyover over New York harborTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS AP PHOTOSThe French Air ForceÂs Patrouille de France performs a yover seen from Jersey City, N.J., on Saturday. The eight Alpha Jet formation is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I and to rearm the historic ties between France and the United States. The French Air ForceÂs Patrouille de France, led by an A400 Airbus support plane, performs a yover Saturday. STATE BRIEFMan killed in crash with trainOAKLAND PARK (AP) „ Authorities say a man was killed when an Amtrak train hit his car in South Florida. The Sun Sentinel reports that the crash occurred Friday afternoon. The Broward SheriffÂs Of“ce says the train was heading north when it struck the passenger-side rear fender of the eastbound car. There was only one person in the car, and Oakland Park Fire Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene. A commuter train service that shares the tracks with Amtrak was interrupted for several hours, and surrounding streets were temporarily closed. No injuries were reported to the train passengers.
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The Sun /Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.yoursun.com Page 9 TODAY / TONIGHTSunny to partly cloudy ClearHIGH 83 LOW 5825% chance of rain 10% chance of rainSunshine mixing with some clouds83 / 585% chance of rain MONDAY GULF WATER TEMPERATUREMostly sunny and beautiful85 / 615% chance of rain TUESDAYMostly sunny and pleasant85 / 615% chance of rain WEDNESDAYSunshine and warm; breezy in the afternoon86 / 6425% chance of rain FRIDAYPleasant with plenty of sunshine85 / 635% 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 VENICE637588908778Air 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 0.78ÂŽ Normal month to date 2.68ÂŽ Year to date 2.60ÂŽ Normal year to date 6.91ÂŽ Record 2.70ÂŽ (1970) 24 hours through 2 p.m. Sat. 0.00ÂŽ 24 hours through 2 p.m. Sat. 0.00ÂŽ Month to date 1.49ÂŽ Normal month to date 3.07ÂŽ Year to date 3.31ÂŽ Normal year to date 7.75ÂŽ Record 2.70ÂŽ (1962) High/Low 83/54 Normal High/Low 81/58 Record High 89 (2002) Record Low 40 (1968) High/Low 82/61 High/Low 81/61 Normal High/Low 78/59 Record High 90 (1997) Record Low 39 (1968)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. 0.78 1.85 3.28 9.26/1970 Apr. 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 2.60 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 75 62 pc 75 62 pc Bradenton 78 60 s 78 60 pc Clearwater 79 63 s 79 62 pc Coral Springs 81 67 pc 81 66 pc Daytona Beach 79 60 pc 78 56 s Fort Lauderdale 79 66 pc 80 65 pc Fort Myers 86 63 s 87 61 s Gainesville 84 57 s 84 54 s Jacksonville 80 57 pc 80 56 pc Key Largo 79 70 s 78 69 pc Key West 81 71 s 80 70 s Lakeland 82 59 s 82 58 pc Melbourne 81 62 s 80 61 s Miami 80 66 pc 81 65 pc Naples 82 62 s 81 60 s Ocala 83 57 s 82 55 s Okeechobee 80 57 s 80 55 pc Orlando 83 60 s 84 58 s Panama City 77 61 c 76 62 pc Pensacola 79 65 c 77 66 pc Pompano Beach 80 68 pc 81 65 pc St. Augustine 77 61 s 77 59 s St. Petersburg 82 63 s 82 63 pc Sarasota 80 59 s 79 58 pc Tallahassee 81 56 pc 83 55 pc Tampa 83 64 s 83 63 pc Vero Beach 80 61 pc 80 60 s West Palm Beach 80 64 pc 80 61 s 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 2:24a 9:32a 3:29p 9:28p Mon. 3:13a 10:03a 3:47p 10:10p Today 1:01a 7:48a 2:06p 7:44p Mon. 1:50a 8:19a 2:24p 8:26p Today 12:02a 6:33a 1:00p 6:20p Mon. 12:50a 7:06a 1:23p 7:08p Today 2:56a 10:01a 4:01p 9:57p Mon. 3:45a 10:32a 4:19p 10:39p Today 12:21p 6:27a --6:23p Mon. 12:05a 6:58a 12:39p 7:05p SE 8-16 1-3 Light VAR 5-10 1-3 LightFt. Myers 86/63 sun none Punta Gorda 86/57 sun none Sarasota 80/59 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. 2017New Mar 27 First Apr 3 Full Apr 11 Last Apr 19 Today 6:30 a.m. 6:29 p.m. Monday 7:12 a.m. 7:31 p.m. Today 7:26 a.m. 7:43 p.m. Monday 7:25 a.m. 7:43 p.m. Today 4:53a 11:06a 5:19p 11:32p Mon. 5:41a 11:54a 6:07p ---Tue. 6:33a 12:20a 6:59p 12:16p 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: 03/26/17 Today Mon. Today Mon. Today Mon. Today Mon.Albuquerque 67 40 s 70 47 pc Anchorage 36 20 pc 39 20 c Atlanta 77 61 c 77 61 c Baltimore 54 49 r 69 51 r Billings 56 38 pc 60 40 c Birmingham 76 61 pc 77 62 c Boise 58 43 pc 54 36 sh Boston 42 35 c 46 41 r Buffalo 59 46 r 57 46 sh Burlington, VT 45 36 r 45 38 r Charleston, WV 67 54 t 71 53 c Charlotte 72 57 c 76 55 pc Chicago 64 48 r 59 40 r Cincinnati 65 50 sh 71 53 c Cleveland 68 53 r 65 51 c Columbia, SC 79 60 pc 81 59 sh Columbus, OH 66 54 r 69 53 c Concord, NH 43 30 c 43 33 r Dallas 84 62 t 81 57 s Denver 51 30 r 61 35 pc Des Moines 55 42 c 57 39 r Detroit 61 50 r 64 48 c Duluth 37 29 i 46 30 c Fairbanks 21 -4 s 25 5 s Fargo 50 35 c 55 33 pc Hartford 45 34 r 49 41 r Helena 56 34 pc 55 36 c Honolulu 85 71 pc 84 72 pc Houston 85 69 pc 86 68 t Indianapolis 64 48 t 68 51 c Jackson, MS 82 61 pc 79 63 t Kansas City 61 47 c 63 45 r Knoxville 72 56 sh 75 57 c Las Vegas 75 59 pc 71 55 pc Los Angeles 68 52 s 70 51 pc Louisville 69 52 sh 75 58 c Memphis 75 60 pc 72 59 t Milwaukee 52 41 r 49 36 r Minneapolis 47 35 c 53 32 c Montgomery 82 63 c 80 63 t Nashville 75 53 pc 77 60 c New Orleans 83 67 pc 82 67 t New York City 44 41 r 55 51 r Norfolk, VA 70 53 c 73 55 sh Oklahoma City 77 49 t 71 47 pc Omaha 56 40 c 60 39 c Philadelphia 50 45 r 67 54 r Phoenix 81 59 pc 82 58 s Pittsburgh 68 53 r 67 52 c Portland, ME 38 29 pc 42 34 r Portland, OR 51 44 r 54 44 r Providence 48 36 r 51 44 r Raleigh 76 57 c 76 59 pc Salt Lake City 58 43 pc 52 40 sh St. Louis 66 49 c 68 52 r San Antonio 86 64 pc 87 67 s San Diego 66 58 s 66 54 pc San Francisco 62 52 sh 63 48 pc Seattle 49 43 r 52 44 r Washington, DC 57 52 r 72 56 sh Amsterdam 56 40 c 60 41 pc Baghdad 77 51 s 81 59 s Beijing 58 37 pc 61 34 pc Berlin 55 34 pc 60 38 pc Buenos Aires 80 63 pc 80 64 s Cairo 76 57 s 78 60 pc Calgary 50 28 pc 54 28 c Cancun 84 70 s 85 72 s Dublin 53 43 pc 52 45 c Edmonton 46 26 pc 44 23 pc Halifax 34 22 s 32 29 pc Kiev 44 32 pc 47 34 pc London 59 44 pc 62 46 s Madrid 58 42 sh 57 38 sh Mexico City 79 53 pc 79 53 pc Montreal 34 33 pc 41 33 r Ottawa 36 33 i 41 35 r Paris 60 43 pc 64 47 s Regina 49 28 s 47 32 c Rio de Janeiro 84 71 pc 84 71 pc Rome 65 43 pc 63 40 pc St. JohnÂs 20 11 c 25 20 pc San Juan 83 73 sh 83 72 pc Sydney 79 70 pc 80 71 pc Tokyo 48 42 r 48 42 r Toronto 44 40 c 60 44 r Vancouver 49 41 r 52 42 r Winnipeg 47 32 c 43 30 pcHigh ...................... 84 at McAllen, TXLow ..................... 15 at Leadville, CO(For the 48 contiguous states yesterday)69On March 26, 1660, John Hull of Boston recorded a snowstorm that was the worst of the year. Q: During what four months do the majority of tornadoes occur?A: Sixty percent occur from March through June 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 83/58 83/56 84/59 84/59 82/59 83/58 83/56 82/56 83/57 83/64 78/60 81/66 79/61 86/63 83/58 86/57 84/59 84/58 84/58 82/59 82/60 85/59 86/60 82/63 82/59 76/62 79/62 78/60 84/58 83/61 78/61 82/58 80/59 79/63 78/65 82/60 84/61 82/59 Name That CompanyI 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 about 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?Think you know the answer? WeÂll announce it in next weekÂs edition. your gain is only 8 percent (80 percent of 10 percent). There are also caps that limit any growth. For example, if the S&P 500 gains 20 percent in one year but your EIA has a cap of 5 percent, your gain will be limited to 5 percent. Also, while the S&P 500Âs growth rate is often measured with dividends included, many EIAs exclude dividend returns from the rate on which they base your payment. If your money is invested in an EIA, it can be locked up and inaccessible to you for many years, with early withdrawal penalties topping 10 percent. EIAs are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), either. If the issuing company fails, your investment might, too. Meanwhile, when you buy an EIA, you forgo the now-favorable tax rate for long-term gains. Any gain in an annuity is taxed as ordinary income. Know that you can lose money with equity-indexed annuities. They seem to serve those who are selling them more than those who buy. Look closely before you leap „ and learn more about retirement strategies at aarp.org/retirement and fool.com/retirement .The Motley Fool TakeHealthy DividendsOne of the best health care dividend stocks around belongs to biotech company AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV), which was spun off by Abbott Laboratories in 2013. It has increased its dividend payout by about 60 percent since then and recently yielded a hefty 3.9 percent. You neednÂt worry about the dividend evaporating anytime soon, as AbbVie uses only about 63 percent of its earnings to fund its dividend. Sales for AbbVieÂs top seller, the anti-inflammatory drug Humira, continue to increase, raking in more than $16 billion in 2016 „ a yearover-year jump of nearly 15 percent. Humira generates more than two-thirds of the companyÂs revenue, making it a big target for competition. AbbVie has other irons in the fire, too. The biotechÂs cancer drug Imbruvica is selling well, raking in close to $2 billion last year and expected to more than double that revenue by 2020. AbbVie also has a solid pipeline „ with several candidates, such as cancer drug Rova-T, autoimmune disease drug risankizumab and leukemia drug Venclexta, all having the potential to generate annual sales topping $1 billion. Corporate tax reform could give AbbVie a boost, too. Analysts have projected average annual growth of more than 15 percent for AbbVie over the next few years. With its great dividend, great product lineup and great pipeline prospects, AbbVie is a biotech stock that investors should check out. Ask the Fool My Dumbest InvestmentBeware of GuaranteesBack in the early 1980s, I met a broker through friends, and in 1987, I agreed to let him manage my retirement account. He asked for full authority on the account, since he didnÂt want to bother me each time he had an idea. I agreed, nervously. Remember that interest rates were still relatively high in 1987; many CDs were offering more than 7 percent. One day he called to say he had put all of my money in a stock called Virtual Reality. This was supposed to be a hot stock in a new field, and we were in on the ground floor. He had all of his money in this stock, too. When I complained that this wasnÂt what I had in mind, he guaranteed I wouldnÂt lose money. Well, the stock market crashed in 1987, and so did my stock in the still-unprofitable company. I lost all my money and my broker lost everything, too „ including his wife and dogs. I learned that IÂm responsible for my own investments, that no one cares as much about my investments as I do, and that investing isnÂt difficult if youÂre conservative and have good reasons for each investmentÂs place in your portfolio. „ M.A., online The Fool Responds: ItÂs always risky to put all your eggs in one basket „ especially when itÂs a new, unproven company. And when it comes to stock market investments, be wary of any guarantees. Confusing DropQI recently bought some stock. The shares rose for a while, but then started falling. Why canÂt I find any explanation in the news? „ K.W., Biloxi, MississippiAThe stock market „ and individual stocks, as well „ rarely goes up or down in a straight line. Stocks tend to go up on some days and down on others, but over the long term, sound stocks will appreciate. Sometimes stocks move in response to news about the company, the industry or the overall economy „ and sometimes they move for no reason at all. Remember that the stock price reflects what people are willing to buy and sell it for at the moment „ and sentiment can change quickly.DonÂt worry about short-term volatility. Focus on what you think the stock is really worth, ideally buying when itÂs well below that and selling when it nears or passes that. Or just hang on as long as the company remains healthy and growing. The prices that matter are the price you bought at and the price you eventually sell at.***QWhat is the yield curve? „ D.C., PhiladelphiaAItÂs a little tricky to explain, but imagine a simple graph „ with yield (measured in percentage points) on the vertical axis and maturity (measured in time) on the horizontal axis. You can take current U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of three months, two years, five years and 30 years and plot their yields on the graph. Draw a line through all the points, and youÂll have a yield curve. If the curve is sloping upward, itÂs considered a ÂnormalÂŽ curve. It reflects higher interest rates for longer maturities, and suggests that rates may continue to rise.Want more information about stocks? Send us an email to foolnews@fool.com.FoolÂs SchoolEquity-Indexed AnnuitiesSome annuities, such as fixed annuities, can serve you well, delivering needed income in retirement. Others, though, such as equity-indexed annuities (EIAs) (sometimes called Âfixed-indexed insurance productsÂŽ), are extra-complicated „ and problematic. Both the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission have issued advisories about EIAs due to high hidden fees and other problems. Salespeople can earn commissions of 6 percent or more selling you indexed annuities. The sales pitch will often sound too good to be true: You may be told you can get the return of the stock market index without the risk of loss. Usually, there is a ÂguaranteedÂŽ rate of return. Your yield is typically based on an index, usually the S&P 500. But there is a Âparticipation rateÂŽ that will lower your gain. For example, if your participation rate is 80 percent and the index returns 10 percent, 2017 THE MOTLEY FOOL/DIST. BY ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION 3/23 LAST WEEKÂS TRIVIA ANSWERI trace my roots back to 1965, when a Connecticut teenager started a sandwich business in order to put himself through medical school. Borrowing $1,000 from a family friend, he opened ÂPeteÂs Super SubmarinesÂŽ and sold 312 sandwiches in the first day, for less than 70 cents apiece. I got my current name in 1968. Today I boast more than 44,000 locations in more than 110 countries, all of them franchised. (ThatÂs many more locations than McDonaldÂs has.) 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This home is located at 5718 Lilac Road in Sebring. It is priced for $319,000 and is listed with Cheryl Oxsalida with Heartland Real Estate Corp. There are many lake front homes in Sebring, but you wonÂt “nd many with the quality, craftsmanship and energy ef“ciency of this custom-built home in Orange Blossom Estates. This three-bedroom, two-bath, one-of-akind, one-owner home built in 2004 sits in the center of two lots with 150 feet of lake front. The property provides an unobstructed view of scenic Key Lake. This country setting is a million miles from the ordinary, yet minutes from everything Sebring has to offer. The exterior is designed for low maintenance with a galvanized metal roof that could last a lifetime. A 15-seer air conditioner and thermal-pane windows and doors Gorgeous Orange Blossom Estates homeSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN DIRECTIONS5718 Lilac Road, Sebring From U.S. 27 in Sebring, turn onto Golfview Road. Turn left onto Lakewood Road. Turn right onto Stream Avenue. Turn left onto Lilac Road. The home is on the left. COURTESY PHOTOThis home is located at 5718 Lilac Road in Sebring. It is priced for $319,000 and is listed with Cheryl Oxsalida with Heartland Real Estate Corp.BLOSSOM | 3 This home is located at 2504 Oak Beach Blvd. in Sebring. It is priced for $299,900 and is listed with Maureen Cool with RE/MAX Realty Plus. This three-bedroom, three-bath, pool home is situated on two lots over a half acre with 152-feet of lake frontage on beautiful Lake Josephine. The home has 2,260 living square feet. Lake Josephine is located just west of U.S. 27, half way between Sebring and Lake Placid. It consists of three basins offering 1,236 acres of fantastic large mouth bass and speck fishing. As you enter the front door, you immediately notice the beautiful lake Lake home with stunning viewsSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN DIRECTIONS2504 Oak Beach Blvd., Sebring From U.S. 27 in Sebring, turn west onto State Road 66. Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Boulevard. Turn left onto Lake Josephine Drive. Turn left onto Gresham Street. Turn right onto Oak Beach Boulevard. The home is on the left. COURTESY PHOTOThis home is located at 2504 Oak Beach Blvd. in Sebring. It is priced for $299,900 and is listed with Maureen Cool with RE/MAX Realty Plus.LAKE | 3 This home is located at 6004 Strafford Oaks Drive in Sebring. It is priced for $249,500 and is listed with Kim Reed and Helen Ferry with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group. Built with exquisite quality and workmanship, this gorgeous home is for the discerning buyer that wonÂt settle for anything less. YouÂll be amazed at the attention to detail in this three-bedroom, two-bath plus office home with its abundant wood flooring, high ceilings and upscale features. The kitchen is a chefÂs delight. With plenty of room for all the cooks, this updated kitchen boasts plenty of wood Lovely country club home on marketSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN DIRECTIONS6004 Strafford Oaks Drive, Sebring From U.S. 27 in Sebring, turn onto Hammock Road. Turn left onto County Road 635. Turn right onto Haw Branch Road into the Country Club of Sebring. Turn right onto Strafford Oaks Drive. The home is on the left.COURTESY PHOTOThis home is located at 6004 Straord Oaks Drive in Sebring. It is priced for $249,500 and is listed with Kim Reed and Helen Fe rry with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group.LOVELY | 3 SECTION C SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017 Now Shop Online! www.theBulbBin.com283 U.S. 27 North Village Fountain Plaza Sebring, FL 33870 2 Fan & Lighting ShowroomFamily Owned & Operated since 1989Mon.-Fri.: 8-5 After hours: By appointment onlyLED Bulbs in Stock! 863-471-BULB One Size Fits All! adno=3419443
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C2 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.comTodayÂs column comes from two of the top loan experts in Florida, Sean Stephens with Metroplex Mortgages and Tim Lucas who writes a Mortgage Report.Are USDA or FHA loans better? Do you know the difference between a USDA and FHA loan? While they both have similar characteristics, there are important aspects of each program which can impact a buyerÂs out-of-pocket costs and monthly payments. As a starting point, although FHA and USDA loans are both thought of as “rst-time homebuyer programs, they are also eligible for previous homeowners. Provided it is a primary residence, this can be a great option for a buyer looking to sell and move up to another property. Remember though, both FHA and USDA loans only allow for primary residences, so no investment properties or second homes. LetÂs take a look at the following example in order to dig deeper and determine if USDA or FHA loans are better. For todayÂs example, we will base our “gures off a $100,000 loan amount. $100,000 Loan/30 year term FHA Loan € 3.5 percent required down payment € .85 percent Monthly MIP (Mortgage Insurance Premium) € Equals a $70.83 monthly MIP payment € One time up-front “nanced mortgage insurance is currently 1.75 percent, or $1,750 in this example. € NOT able to “nance closing costs USDA Loan € USDA loans allow for NO DOWN PAYMENT (100 percent Financing) € .35 percent monthly premium € Equals a $29.17 monthly payment € One time “nanced Guarantee Fee is currently 1 percent, or $1,000 in this example. € *You can “nance closing costs with a USDA loan Remember, USDA Loans allow for the ability to “nance closing costs when the appraised value is higher than the contract sales price, while FHA loans do not. Understanding the differences between FHA and USDA loans is important, because since many banks and lenders do not specialize in the USDA program, we commonly see homebuyers only offered FHA or Conventional loans. Qualifying for a USDA home loan can be both dif“cult and overwhelming, but when you work with a lender that specializes and understands the USDA loan process can eliminate the uncertainty and open the door to homeownership. If you are looking to purchase a home within the next six months, download your free USDA Blueprint for Success! This is a great educational resource for both buyers and Realtors. Please remember that mortgage requirements are constantly changing so stay current and up to date by subscribing on the right for future tips.How affordable are USDA loans?Home buyers looking for a zero down payment mortgage with low monthly payments should consider USDA home loans. The USDA loan, also known as the Rural Development (RD) loan, requires no down payment and is available to lower-credit applicants. Interest in these loans is growing as buyers learn their bene“ts. More than 166,000 families used a USDA loan in “scal year 2015 alone, according to the agency. Buyer enthusiasm is not surprising. The USDA loan is the only zero-down loan on the market today for home buyers without military service history. Rural Development loans are available based on location of the property, not life experience. Speci“cally, USDA buyers need only to “nd a home in a ÂruralÂŽ area as de“ned by USDA. But the de“nition of rural is quite liberal: about 97 percent of all U.S. land mass is eligible. USDA loans come with ultra-low rates and less expensive mortgage insurance, beating affordability of even FHA loans. Most home buyers are surprised at just how affordable these loans are.USDA rates & mortgage insuranceUSDA loans allow 100 percent “nancing, meaning no down payment is required. This is because USDA loans are insured, or backed, by the U.S. government. Zero down payment does not mean buyers pay higher rates. USDA loans offer similar or lower rates than can be found with FHA or conventional loans. Mortgage insurance is also less expensive, costing about $29 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. For a $100,000 loan balance, FHA mortgage insurance costs $70 and conventional 97 would be around $80 per month. USDA loans, however, have a slight disadvantage compared to Conventional 97 in that they come with an upfront fee of 1.00 percent of the loan amount. The fee is not required in cash at closing. Rather, the amount is wrapped into the principal balance and paid off over time. This is the same model as applies to FHA loans, which require a 1.75 percent “nanced fee upfront.What are todayÂs rates?Because USDA loans are backed by the United States Department of Agriculture, they offer bene“ts that other programs cannot, like small upfront costs and ultra-low rates. The loose requirements, easy affordability and 100 percent “nancing available with a USDA mortgage make it a dif“cult option to beat. Get a USDA rate quote, which comes with a property and income eligibility check. All quotes include access to your live credit scores and a personalized monthly payment estimate. To submit questions, comments or topics for consideration, call Julio Seda at 786-991-8235 or email jsedarealestate@ gmail.com.Types of loans available today Julio SedaTODAYÂS REAL ESTATE adno=3428008 adno=3434831 adno=3429513 FEATURED HOME3529 E. St. Andrews Dr.is open oor plan home is pleasing inside and out. Selling Furnished 3BR/2BA/3 Car Garage with tasteful dcor throughout. Living Room with 10 ceilings. e kitchen has a great eat-in area with a large bay window. OwnerÂs Suite has lovely bath with glass block window, double sink vanity, walk-in shower and soaker tub. Large Lanai. MLS# 242373$169,900STOP BY OUR OPEN HOUSES ON SUNDAY FROM 13PM J U ST RE D U C E D! adno=3435412
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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | C3 www.highlandsnewssun.com HOW TO APPEAR IN PEOPLE IN REAL ESTATEMembers of the Heartland Association of Realtors who want to submit articles about their professional achievements should call Sue Walker at 863-386-5809. People in Real Estate submissions appear on a space availability basis. All submissions are subject to change. Kim Reed is with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group. Call 863-381-6575. Maureen Cool is with RE/ MAX Realty Plus. Call 863-873-7243. Cheryl Oxsalida is with Heartland Real Estate Corp. Call 863-214-3663.PEOPLE IN REAL ESTATEprovide maximum energy ef“ciency. From the moment you enter the home you will notice the open split ”oor plan and 12-foot vaulted ceilings. The entry has an open view of the main living area and the lake through the French doors and out through the 12 by 26 screened lanai. Finishing touches like 8-inch crown molding that line the walls and 6-inch baseboards that trim the ”oors add a distinctive elegance and quality found only in “nely crafted homes. With 1,824 living square feet there is plenty of space for entertaining or relaxing. Enjoy watching TV or sitting by the “replace in the 14 by 22 living room. The kitchen faces the living room and has Corian counter tops plus a bar with bar stools on the living room side, which makes serving in the living room or the formal dining room easy. The kitchen is designed has lots of cabinets and counter space plus a large pantry and top quality appliances. The kitchen can be accessed from the garage. Family gatherings can be enjoyed in the 10 by 14 formal dining room with luxurious chair-rails. Get comfortable in the 13 by 19 master bedroom that overlooks the lake and has plenty of light with three large French windows. The master also has a large walk-in closet and a 9 by 10 bath featuring a walk-in shower. The two guest bedrooms, one is 11 by 15 and the other is 11 by 13, share a guest bathroom that is 6 by 16 and has an exit to the back yard. The back yard is huge with 150 feet of lake front and mature landscaping with a wide variety of trees and shrubs that are well groomed. Mature landscaping and a completely fenced back yard with a country-style wood post-andrail design is not your standard fence and is as unique as the rest of the house. There is also an RV driveway and electric hidden on the side of the house. Experience the best of living on Key Lake by sitting on the screened lanai. This house is so well “nished and classy that even the screened lanai has 8-inch crown molding. Off the one side of the lanai is an outdoor deck with a Jacuzzi hot tub specially designed for star gazing and unwinding. There is an extended boat dock with a 12 by 12 deck that is completely railed and is perfectly safe for kids, for “shing or tying up a boat. The house also has a water treatment system and softener and is generator ready and there is a built-in ”oor vacuum, which is handy if you have a pet. The two-car garage is 22 by 23. For more information or to see this house, call Oxsalida at 863-214-3663, email cheryloxsalida@ gmail.com or visit www. highlandscountyhomes. com to see more photos. BLOSSOMFROM PAGE 1views and undeveloped shoreline across the lake. The ”oor plan is open with a living room/dining room area that ”ows to the family room. The living room has a wood burning fireplace. To the left of the living room is the kitchen with a pantry, newer appliances and pass through window to the lanai. From the kitchen window you may take in the beautiful lake view. The family room has multiple sliders to the lanai and pool area. It includes a wet bar and full bathroom, which conveniently serves as a pool bath when coming inside from the pool or lake. The master suite is spacious with a glass sliders opening to the lanai. The master suite has a large walk-in closet and master bath that features a soak tub. The split floor plan includes two secondary bedrooms and a hall/ guest bathroom. Custom hurricane shutters have been installed on the lake side of the home. The flooring throughout the home is tile with new carpet recently installed in the bedrooms. The 22 by 34 swimming pool and caged lanai extends your living area for entertaining. Enjoy all Lake Josephine has to offer from the private dock with boat lift and deck. The home comes with a 10 by 20 detached garage/ workshop. Built in 1985, much of the home is original. However, the location and your imagination can make it into your lake front homeownership dream. If you do not want a large yard, you can sell the second lot, making your lake front living even more affordable. For more information or to schedule a showing, call Cool at 863 873-7243 or take the virtual tour at www. TheCoolTeam.com.LAKEFROM PAGE 1cabinets as well as a corner pantry, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, tile back splash, breakfast bar and planning desk. A breakfast nook can be used for casual meals; the nook has a large aquarium window overlooking the lovely lanai and park-like back yard. With the kitchen open and connected to the great room, it makes entertaining easy. The formal dining room with its tray ceiling and hardwood flooring is perfect for more formal meals. YouÂll just love the view as you enter the great room with its high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood flooring and the direct line of sight to the lanai and back yard. Open up the pocket sliding glass doors for that truly Florida feel. You wonÂt find a better view than youÂll have sitting in the enormous 12 by 31 lanai overlooking the golf course and the peaceful park-like yard with lush landscaping. The spacious ownerÂs suite has a sitting area, his-and-her closets and a luxurious ownerÂs bath with a garden tub, double sinks, walk-in shower and private water closet. There are two additional bedrooms and the second bath also opens to the outside making clean up a breeze when working in the yard. In addition to the three bedrooms, an 11 by 11 office/study is available and is the perfect place for a computer or craft room. Other features of this home include lovely landscaping, recently painted exterior and a newer energy efficient air conditioner. Built in 2005, this home has 2,077 square feet of living area with a total of 3,023 square feet. For more information or to schedule a private showing, call Reed at 863-381-6575 or email Kimbreed@comcast. net or call Ferry at 863-381-1089 or email Hbferry@comcast.net.LOVELYFROM PAGE 1 QUALITY SALES & SERVICE! STORE HOURS: Mon. Fri. 8 am 5 pm Sat. 9 am – 4 pm Closed Sunday 863-655-499513611 Hwy 98 • Sebring • 25 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator • AWater Filtration System • Gallon Door Bins • MODEL#ASD2575BRW $949.99 Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the U.S.A. adno=3427364 Beautifully furnished 2 BR 2 BA home in underbird Hills South 2, a 55+ community. is home oers an open plan with living/dining/ kitchen all very entertainment friendly. ere is a bonus room at the front of the home that could be an oce or just a get-away room. e laundry is o the second bedroom in a large room that has plenty of space for additional storage and access to the backyard. Behind the carport is another space that would work as a cra room or workshop. Home was furnished and carpeted byTurner Furniture. e circular driveway oers parking for guests in addition to carport driveway and is beautifully landscaped. e property just needs gates on either side to make this fully fenced. is is a great opportunity to own a furnished home today. A dream of a property, that features 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2 car garage Home, plus a 2 bedroom 2 bath Mobile on 9,81 Acres of Land. Included are three storage buildings and two pole barns. e home and mobile has been updated, roof was replaced on the home in 2016. Property can be divided into two properties. One with 332 x 629 acres with home, 1 pole barn, plus 3 storage buildingÂs and 332 x 628 acres with mobile and one pole barn. is is a hard to ne property locates list than a mile from highway 27 and Home Depot. You will be wowed at the transformation of this 2BR 1BA home 1 block from Lake Wolf public access. NEW NEW NEW ooring, total kitchen and bathroom remodel, A/C handler and ductwork, thermopane windows throughout, interior and exterior paint, lighting, interior doors, hot water heater, soets and fascia. Plenty of space to expand in the future. ere is a bonus room o the large living room that could be the perfect oce, cra room or cozy reading room. You will feel like you are living in the country with tranquil views from the large windows of the large trees and greenery surrounding the property. is is a MUST SEE! This mobile home is being sold mostly furnished. There are front and back screened porches, as well as a fenced yard. Master bedroom has an extra large walk-in closet. The eat-in kitchen is spacious with plenty of cabinets, and features a breakfast bar. adno=3423734 adno=3435489
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C4 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com 1000REAL ESTATEÂWe Are Pledged To The Letter And Spirit of U.S. Policy For The Achievement Of Equal Housing Opportunity Throughout The Nation. We Encourage And Support An Affirmative Advertising And Marketing Program In Which there Are No Barriers To Obtaining Housing Because of Race, Color, Religion, Sec, Handicap, Familial Status Or National Origin.ÂŽ EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY OPEN HOUSE1010 4035 Garienda. Lovely home in Sun N lakes. 2 bedrooms, 2 updated baths. cathedral ceilings, large family room. Newer kitchen. Home is in move in condition. Open Sunday from 1-3. US 27 to Schumacher turn on Ortega to Orion to Orduna to Garienda. Or call Rhonda McCullough Century 21 Advanced All Service 863-368-1560. HOMES FOR SALE1020 GOT TOO MUCH STUFF??Unload it FREE inHighlands News-SunFor any item $500 or less. Email to: freeads@newssun.com Please include your name, address & phone number.PRIVATE PARTY ONLY HOMES FOR SALE LAKE PLACID1027 REDUCEDPool Home1,800sf 2/2/2 in 55+gated comm. Open fl. plan w/lrg. rms, caged heated pool & util. rm. $164k obo. 863-840-0745 CONDOS/VILLAS FOR SALE1040 Beautiful 3/2 Waterfront Condo for Sale~in the Bluffs, 55+ community. 863-3149193, 863-385-4654. L a k e Pl ac id 2/2/1 Vill aAccess to Lake Grassy + activi ties. 1250 sf. New roof & fresh paint. $59k. 812-499-9790 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 1090 1970 furnished mobile, 181 Storm St, Avon Park MHP, $5000. New paint. Just move in! 863-458-3095. 1974; 3 yrs or Newer: AC, flooring, plumbing: sink & shower, kit counter tops, good metal roof over, appl. Lot rent $289.50, incl. water. $9800 owner finance 863-441-2897 1/1 Handyman Specialat Crystal Lake Club, 2795 S. Flamingo Rd., Avon Park, a 55+ active adult community. $1,000 Call 863-385-7727 Â93 DW 2/2 55+, Sebring Pool/spa, part furn, shed, lanai, carport, new A.C. $525/mo lot rent $16,900 740-357-1616 Lake Placid Alpine Village (55+) 2/1.5, wk shop, W/D, covered CP, fully furn. $8,500 obo. 863-840-0379 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 1090 Selling Mobile Homes~ $1.00 in 55+park on Dinner Lake; RV Spaces for rent also. Dankally 863-273-2874 MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE1095 2/2 dblwide in Crystal Lake Club, Avon Park, 55+ comm. Golf, pool, boating, fishing avail. Lrg. living rm, cathedral c., & sunroom. Trees & circ. drive. $17k. 610-763-5857 WANTED TO BUY1120 Lake PlacidCASH for Your Home! Rapid Closing; Any Condition. Must have sufficient equity. Ken 863-441-2689 FINDYOUR BESTFRIEND INTHE CLASSIFIEDS! Used Park Models or small mobile homes w/in 75-80 mi. of Clewiston FL. Must be able to move & $10k or under.502-803-1876 or 502-682-2403 HOMES FOR RENT1210 Apartments & Housesfor Rent in Highlands County Starting at $450. Pet Friendly! Call Mike 863-243-9191www.Mylakeplacid.com UNFURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT1214 Avon Park Orangewood Acres 2528 N. Orangewood St. Like new 2/2, den, 2 car gar, comm. clubhouse, pool, free lawncare & tv, $900 mo. 1 yr lease, 55+, 252-452-0824. CONDOS/VILLAS FOR RENT1240 Downtown Sebring~ 3/1.5/2 Car Carport. Huge Yard with Beautiful Fish Pond. $825/mo +sec. 561-719-2520 Sebring~ 2/2 Villa Carport & shed. Near shopping & schools. $650/mo +1st, lst & sec. Avail. 4/10/17. 863-873-3325 DUPLEXES FOR RENT1300 S e b r i ng n i ce l arge new l y remo d eled 2/1 2202 Wightman Ave $575/mo $500 sec, 1st & last 863-446-2838, 863-381-0357 CLASSIFIED WORKS! Sebring Sun-n-Lakes 2bd 2ba 1cg, low electric. Free lawn care. $840/mo. Avon Park 3bd 2ba, low electric. Free internet, lawn care & TV. Pics at mjaholdings.com 863-446-0461 APARTMENTS FOR RENT1320 Sebring Lake Front Condos & HousesNew kitchens; 1br starting at $475; 2 br starting at $625 1yr lease, NO PETS. 863-382-2221 Sebring-Furnished Studio Apt. $600/mo. includes all utilities + cable. 863-6556614 or 863-214-3591 APARTMENTS FOR RENT1320 Sebring~ 1/1 $425. Includes water, sewer & garbage. F/L/S. No Dogs.800-743-2301 Sebring~ Large 1 bd, newly renovated. CHA. Satellite service incl. $450/mo. 863-588-0303 Needa newJob? LookintheClassifieds! UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS1324 1BD/1BA $525/mo 2BR/2BA $625/mo Studio $425/moApp Fee: $50; Sec. Dep. $350Newly Refurbished AptsNo Pets No MotorcyclesOne Story Seniors Welcome3210 Lakeview Dr Sebring, FL 33870 863-385-2929 Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5pm S ebring American Properties 2/2/2 nice apt. in Sun n Lakes, close to hospital/school, big back yard 786-457-3223 ROOMS FOR RENT1360 Looking for respectful kind roommate. Furnished master bedroom w/private bath. Quiet residential area. Prefer mature adult. Full use of kitchen & living area, patio, laundry. Utilities included. College students considered. 863-991-1390. COMMERCIAL RENTAL1392 Sebring *Liberty Star Plaza* Up to 12,000 ft, 3,000 ft min. for office, prof., medical. Recent build out ready now. IT & Alarm Lines in place. US 27 near SR 66. 863-471-0663 LOTS & ACREAGE1500 Lot on Lake Okeechobee Channel w/seawall & dock, 110x78, existing slab, empty septic, electr. & water hookups. $29K. 269-476-2188 or 269-506-6510 2 f enced building lots on beautiful Josephine River with 100 year old oak trees. 13336 W. Waterway Dr. 863-409-3945. PUT CLASSIFIEDS TOWORK FORYOU!FINDAJOB! BUYAHOME! BUYACAR! BUSINESS FOR SALE1600 LOCAL HOBBY SHOP FOR SALE as Turn-Key Business or Inventory. Call for appt.863-588-2116 Once a shrub or tree has been planted itÂs true that you can sit back and relax for a while. That doesnÂt mean you can ignore it forever. YouÂll have a jungle fairly quickly here in South-Central Florida. Shrubs that spread and get big, and trees that grow into the eaves of your house and some that grow over into your neighbors personal space can be a pressing matter. A snip or two here and there and you have the situation under control. The Master Gardener help desk gets dozens of questions about when to prune, how to prune, and what to do after pruning. There are a gazillion books and articles not to mention Âhelpful hintsÂŽ from friends and neighbors expounding on the proper pruning methods for trees and shrubs. To clear the air, here are a few things to consider when getting your jungle back under control as recommended by the University of FloridaÂs Institute of Food and Agricultural Science. Dead branches are probably the most common reason to prune, especially in the winter, here in Highlands County. An extended frost can freeze the branch tips if not the whole shrub/tree killing the plantÂs tissues. The dead tissues should be removed when the danger of frost has passed. Pruning live tissue stimulates the cut area to start producing new growth and this new tissue is cold sensitive, another frost can kill the new tissue. The general rule here in Highlands County is donÂt prune before the “rst of March to be safe. If you have decided to give your plants a trim, there are a few things to consider for the best result. To determine where to prune the dead stuff off, start scraping the bark with a “ngernail or knife. If the cambium (tissue under the outer bark) is brown and dry, itÂs dead. Going toward the trunk, keep scraping until you see green/ wet cambium material, this is live plant tissue. Keep going back to the “rst node, leaf or branch attachment point and cut just in front of the node two or three inches. The branch or limb will then start new growth at that node. The most used tools for pruning are loppers (good for heavier branches up to 1 inch), hand pruners (good for small branches or twig cleanup), and hand saws for anything larger. Handsaws and loppers can come with long poles attached to reach those higher up branches/ limbs eliminating the need to climb a rickety ladder with a running chainsaw. There are dozens of hand pruners on the market but the best are whatÂs known as bypass pruners. The two blades ÂbypassÂŽ each other like scissors. When sharp, these pruners produce a clean cut that can heal quickly. The other type of hand pruners, sometimes called ÂanvilÂŽ pruners, have one cutting blade that comes down on a ”at surface or anvil, to cut the branch. These are prone to squashing the limb material leaving a crushed end on the branch or limb making a good place for disease to gain a foothold. After using any of these pruning tools, disinfect with a solution of one part alcohol to 9 parts water to kill any pathogens you may have picked up during pruning. Hedges can be relatively easy to maintain if a few common-sense rules are followed. For most hedges, light is the make or break property that should be considered. Never prune your hedge in a box shape with vertical sides. This blocks sunlight from the lower branches and your hedge will be nothing but bare branches about a third of the way up. Always prune the sides at a slight angle narrowing at the top. You will be surprised the difference this opening up makes in promoting growth on the lower limbs. If your hedge is as old as me itÂs probably gnarly and looks like a stalk of broccoli with a thick bare trunk at the bottom. Rejuvenation of some of these older hedges can be relatively simple by merely cutting the trunk off two or three inches from the ground at the base. Most hedge varieties will respond by sending out new growth and you will have a new hedge in a year or two or three. Evergreens do not respond to this type of severe pruning so before you get going with the saw, check out the University of FloridaÂs website at http://edis. ifas.u”.edu then type in ÂhedgesÂŽ in the search box. Lots of useful information on hedge plants that are too numerous for this article. You may also type in ÂpruningÂŽ as well for loads of information on pruning speci“c plants. Got questions? We got answers. Contact the Extension Of“ce on George Boulevard at 402-6540 or send your questions directly to Highlands News-Sun at pagarwal@highlandsnewssun.com for possible publication if the question will help others. Charlie Reynolds is a Highlands County Master Gardener.So whatÂs the deal with pruning?GROWING PAINSCHARLIE REYNOLDS METRO CREATIVE IMAGESTip: Never prune your hedge in a box shape with vertical sides. This blocks sunlight from the lower branches. Newly Expanded! Now over 3,000 sq ft! (863) 531-0058712 U.S. 27 S. 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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | C5 www.highlandsnewssun.comThe 12 Hours of Sebring is over and spring is of“cially here. That means that pretty soon, our winter residents will be heading back north. While ÂsnowbirdÂŽ season may be ending soon and traf“c on our roads will get a little lighter, that doesnÂt mean that the pace of home sales will be slowing down, too. There really is no ÂseasonÂŽ when it comes to buying a home. There are so many reasons that somebody may need to sell or purchase a home that the calendar usually doesnÂt enter into the equation. But sometimes the time of year can have an impact. For example, waterfront property moves better during the warmer months. ItÂs easier to see yourself using that nice beach on the lake when it is sunny and 90 degrees than during a cold snap in the winter. In fact, FloridaÂs real estate market is at its hottest during the hottest months. According to ”oridarealtors.com, the months of May, June, July and August have seen the most sales each year since 2012. The second and third quarters of the year see the highest home sales. One of the main reasons home sales are higher in the summer is that a lot of families have children of school age, and nobody likes to uproot their kids in the middle of the school year if it is at all possible. ThatÂs why we see a lot of families looking for homes during the months when school is out. ItÂs also easier to move during those months, especially because the days are longer and you have more daylight to get the move accomplished. In most parts of the country, winter is a bad time for home sales. Of course, we donÂt have much of a winter around here, and in fact, people ”eeing the frigid northern winter help keep the sales numbers up during the colder months. The fact is, there is never really a bad time to sell or buy a home in Highlands County. When the time is right for you, that means it is the right time. Regardless of when, it always helps to have a trusted professional guide you through the process. Realtors can also give you some tips to make your home more marketable depending on the time of year since they have experience on what sells best when. As always, the Elliott Team is standing by ready to help you in all aspects of buying or selling a home. Our contact information is below. We look forward to working with you! Mandy Elliott has been a licensed real estate agent since 1995. She and her husband, Norman, started the Elliott Team in 2010. Call Mandy at 863-273-2861, Norman at 863-443-0480 or email TheElliottTeam@ gmail.com. You can also visit www.ElliottTeam.com or stop by the Century 21 Advanced All Service Realty of“ce at 1843 U.S. 27 North in Sebring.No Âseason when it comes to home salesLAKELAND „ In a recent press release, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group announced its February Top Associate Awards for the following of“ces: For the Sebring of“ce: Sales Leader in Volume: Laz Martinez Sales Leader in Units: Laz Martinez Listing Leader in Volume: Laz Martinez Listing Leaders in Units: Laz Martinez The Sebring of“ce is located at 211 U.S. 27 North. Call 863-402-5700. For the Sebring County Club Of“ce: Sales Leader in Volume: Kim Reed and Helen Ferry Sales Leader in Units: Kim Reed and Helen Ferry Listing Leader in Volume: Kim Reed and Helen Ferry Listing Leaders in Units: Kim Reed and Helen Ferry The Sebring Country Club of“ce is located at 1 Hammock Falls Circle. Call 863-382-6575. For the Lake Placid of“ce: Sales Leader in Volume: Carol Edwards Sales Leader in Units: Carol Edwards Listing Leader in Volume: Roger Ravensborg Listing Leader in Units: Roger Ravensborg The Lake Placid of“ce is located at 15 N. Main Ave. Call 863-699-0404.Berkshire Hathaway announces sales awardsSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN REED FERRY RAVENSBORG MARTINEZEDWARDS Mandy & Norman ElliottON THE HOME FRONT Family Owned & Operated Since 1978560 U.S. 27 North Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385-4796 CarpetPatioBlinds.com adno=3422957 GREG KARLSON863-381-4932gregadvantagerealty@gmail.comANITA ZAHN863-840-1420anitazahn@gmail.comANDREA CRANMER863-451-6400acranmerrealtor@gmail.comDANA OLSON863-451-1775dolsonrealtor@gmail.comRENTALSRENTALS/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT adno=3423719970 U.S. Hwy 27 N. € Avon Park WeÂ’re A Family Owned & Operated Business That can Supply ALL of Your Storage Building Needs; Portable Buildings, Carports, and Tubular BuildingLicense# 0978521 & Insured A touch of for your backyard!Experience the warm weather in style with our customized gazebo for your patio or garden. Our well-designed gazebos can be a stylish addition to your outdoor space!Elegance & Enjoyment adno=3434111 adno=3434112
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C6 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com OUTSTANDING AGENTS... OUTSTANDING RESULTS OUTSTANDING AGENTS... OUTSTANDING RESULTS OUTSTANDING AGENTS... OUTSTANDING RESULTS OUTSTANDING AGENTS... OUTSTANDING RESULTS 809 U.S. 27 South € Sebring, FL 33870Office: (863) 385-0077 FEATURED PROPERTIES : PRESTIGOUS LAKE JACKSON VISIT WWW.CHIPBORING.COM FOR VISUAL TOURS C B ONLY $325,000NEW LISTING!!This 3 bedroom home on Lake Jackson is priced to sell. Home has a great floor plan with large bedrooms, 2 family rooms, a 2 car garage, circular driveway, in-house workshop and a great sandy white beach. The owner recently had the exterior painted and home has installed solar panels leading to an average power bill of $65.00. MLS#242276$375,000OWNER RELOCATING!Rear of home faces West for beautiful sunsets & views. 3BR/3 BA which have been updated including new paint & custom window treatments. 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By BRYAN LEVINESports WriterPORT CHARLOTTE „ When it comes to both on-the-field projections and the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, owner Stu Sternberg isnÂt quite sure what to expect. Sternberg, who is entering his 12th season as principal owner of the franchise, spoke with members of the media a few days ago, and didnÂt portray much confidence in the teamÂs on-field prospects. ÂIÂm less optimistic than I was (at this time) last year,ÂŽ Sternberg said looking to 2017 with a 68-94 record for 2016 as a backdrop. ÂI recognize there was probably a 20-game swing of where weÂd end up and I think we were at the well low end of that. I thought we could be anywhere from a 70to a 90-win team last year. ÂIÂm a big believer using the most recent data available, and as a 68-win team, itÂs tough to say youÂre going to turn into a 90-win team. But when I look at the team itself, itÂs better now than it was a year ago today, but a year ago today I thought we had a mid-80s win team who could get into the 90s.ÂŽ He also addressed the teamÂs offseason moves, which received mixed reviews by both fans, some media outlets and even players in the clubhouse. Of all the different ways the Rays reshuffled the roster, none received more attention than the trade of second baseman Logan Forsythe. Evan Longoria, the face of the franchise, was the most vocal in sharing his displeasure with the move. Sunday, March 26, 2017 SPORTS www.yoursun.com www.Facebook.com/SuncoastSports € @SunCoastSportsINDEX | Lottery 2 | NBA 2 | NHL 2 | College Basketball 3 | Golf 4 | Scoreboard 5 | Baseball 6 Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm advance to semi“ nals of Match Play in Austin. Page 4MOVING FORWARDSEE RAYS, 6Hey, has anybody seen that clown who said the Lightning was dead and buried? Let me know when you see him. IÂll shut up now. Give it up for the Lightning. And give up trying to figure it out. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a 6-3 win at Boston on Thursday night and a 2-1 overtime decision in Detroit just 24 hours later. Put a toe tag on the team, and they start tap dancing. Just like that, with a win in a city where they never win, the Lightning is three points back of the eighth-place Bruins „ and with a game in hand. And with a snap of the fingers the deficit is down to one point following the followup in the LightningÂs final trip to Joe Louis Arena. These two improbable wins just two and three days, respectively, after the Lightning seemingly gave up its ghost with a third straight home loss, against lowly Arizona no less. Only someone forgot to send the doomsday memo to Lightning coach Jon Cooper. And to Nikita Kucherov, who made a hat trick Thursday and the gamewinning goal on Friday, again reminding us that this franchise has a rising superstar on its hands. That was 17 goals and 29 points for Kucherov in the last 16 games. And to Jonathan Drouin, who snapped out of a funk and scored to put the Lighting ahead to stay Thursday in the third period and who added two assists.COMMENTARY: LightningPull that toe tag, the Bolts are alive MARTIN FENNELLY MLB: RaysSternberg unsure about season, stadium By JIM OÂCONNELLAssociated PressNEW YORK „ ThereÂs no need for introductions in the East Regional final. Scouting reports arenÂt really necessary. Fourth-seeded Florida and seventh-seeded South Carolina, two Southeastern Conference foes, will meet Sunday at Madison Square Garden with the winner advancing to the Final Four. This will be the third meeting between the teams this season with the home team winning both. They are two tough, defensive teams that can get out and run in transition. ÂTheyÂre super physical. They pressure a lot, deny a lot of passes. TheyÂre all pretty fundamentally sound. They take a lot of charges and kind of swarm the ball when you drive,ÂŽ FloridaÂs Canyon Barry said of the Gamecocks on Saturday. ÂWe have to guard them too. I think it could be a defensive battle and whoever can execute better has a good shot of winning.ÂŽ The first game between the teams was a slugfest with South Carolina prevailing 57-53. The Gators missed all 17 of their 3-point attempts and KeVaughn Allen, FloridaÂs first-team AllSEC guard, scored 1 point. ÂI learned that theyÂre a very aggressive team,ÂŽ Allen said. ÂWe canÂt let them turn us over. We just got to be patient. TheyÂre a team that likes to force you into turnovers. We just got to stay poised, stay together.ÂŽ The Gators won the rematch 81-66 with Allen scoring 26 points and they held South Carolina to 39 percent shooting. Allen struggled in the first two NCAA Tournament games, scoring a total of 11 points on 3-for-21 shooting. He broke out with a career-high 35 points in the regional semifinal.COLLEGE BASKETBALL: NCAA TournamentElite showdownAP PHOTOFlorida forward Kevarrius Hayes (13) goes up for a shot against Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson (21) in the second half Friday in New York. Familiar foes South Carolina, Florida meet in East “ nal SEE GATORS, 3 SEE LIGHTNING, 4 RayÂs Blake Snell pitches against the Red Sox on Saturday.SUN PHOTO BY KATHERINE GODINA By MICHAEL MAROTAssociated PressFred Glass wanted to hire a proven winner for IndianaÂs next coach. The athletic director didnÂt have to wait long „ or travel far to find what he was looking for. On Saturday, less than 24 hours after UCLA coach Steve Alford pulled his name out of the sweepstakes, Glass announced he had hired Archie Miller from Dayton. Miller replaces Tom Crean, who was fired March 16 after missing the NCAA Tournament five times in nine seasons. ÂArchie Miller was on my short list from the very beginning,ÂŽ Glass said in a statement. ÂThe more I learned about him, the more convinced I became that he is the coach we need to meet our high expectations for many years to come.ÂŽ Miller will be introduced at a Monday afternoon news conference. The 38-year-old Miller comes from a basketball family and put together a solid track record in six seasons with the Flyers „ earning a school-record four straight NCAA Tourney bids, winning 24 games in each of those seasons and claiming the last two Atlantic 10 regularseason titles. MillerÂs older brother, Sean, coaches at perennial powerhouse Arizona, and the younger Miller is considered one of the brightest young coaches in America. ÂIU is one of the greatest basketball programs and academic institutions in the country and I cannot wait to get started,ÂŽ Miller said. ÂWith peerless fan support, outstanding facilities and tradition, a beautiful campus, and located in one of the most fertile recruiting areas in the country, IU is a dream destination for me and my family.ÂŽ MillerÂs teams are known for their disciplined, hard-nosed play. Glass also dubbed Miller a tireless recruiter in the Midwest and a Ânoted developer of talent.ÂŽ Indiana fans wanted all of those features in their new coach „ as expect postseason success, too. Alford, a former Indiana star, might have been a candidate for the job, but he reiterated Friday night that he wanted to remain at UCLA. The move comes at an opportune time for Miller. The Flyers are losing at least five players from the schoolÂs incredible four-year run. ÂWe did everything we could to keep Archie at UD, but now our sole focus turns to continuing to build the quality of our nationally competitive program,ÂŽ athletic director Neil Sullivan said in a statement.COLLEGE BASKETBALL: HoosiersIndiana hires Flyers Miller as new coachAssociated PressFONTANA, Calif. „ Ryan Blaney already had his Hollywood moment earlier in the week when he got a photo with actress Daisy Ridley at a Lakers game. ÂShe had no idea who I was,ÂŽ Blaney said with a grin. ÂI wasnÂt going to be like, ÂHey, I drive race cars. You canÂt do that. ThatÂs not cool. ... We didnÂt really talk that much. I was just trying not to sweat profusely and make a fool out of myself.ÂŽAUTO RACING: Monster Cup SeriesNASCAR goes Hollywood with young drivers leading the wayAP PHOTORyan Blaney makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race March 18 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. Miller SEE MILLER, 3TodayÂs raceCUP SERIES: Auto Club 400 SITE: Auto Club Speedway (2-mile oval) in Fontana, California. TV: Fox, coverage begins at 3 p.m., SEE NASCAR 4
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COLLEGE BASEBALL 2 p.m. ESPN2 „ Oklahoma St. at TCU COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2:20 p.m. CBS „ NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight, regional “ nal, South Carolina vs. Florida, at New York 5:05 p.m. CBS „ NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight, regional “ nal, North Carolina vs. Kentucky, at Memphis, Tenn. COLLEGE SOFTBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 „ Auburn at Florida GOLF 10 a.m. GOLF „ PGA Tour-WGC, Dell Match Play, semi“ nals, at Austin, Texas 2:30 p.m. GOLF „ PGA Tour, Puerto Rico Open, “ nal round, at Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 3 p.m. NBC „ PGA Tour-WGC, Dell Match Play, championship, at Austin, Texas 5:30 p.m. GOLF „ LPGA Tour, Kia Classic, “ nal round, at Carlsbad, Calif. MLB BASEBALL 1 p.m. MLB „ Spring training, Atlanta vs. N.Y. Mets, at Port St. Lucie, Fla. 4 p.m. MLB „ Spring training, San Francisco vs. Chicago White Sox, at Glendale, Ariz. NBA BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m. ABC „ Oklahoma City at Houston 9:30 p.m. NBA „ Portland at L.A. Lakers NHL HOCKEY 12:30 p.m. NBC „ Minnesota at Detroit 7 p.m. NBCSN „ Philadelphia at Pittsburgh SOCCER 11:50 a.m. ESPN2 „ FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Azerbaijan vs. Germany, at Baku, Azerbaijan Noon FS2 „ FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, England vs. Lithuania, at London 2:30 p.m. FS2 „ FIFA, World Cup 2018 qualifying, Montenegro vs. Poland, at Podgorica, Montenegro SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2 p.m. ABC „ Special Olympics World Winter Games, Best of the Games at Schladming, Austria (taped) RUGBY 9:45 a.m. NBCSN „ English Premiership, Saracens vs. Bath WOMENÂS COLLEGE BASKETBALL 12:06 p.m. ESPN „ NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight, Regional “ nal, Notre Dame vs. Stanford, at Lexington, Ky. 7:36 p.m. ESPN „ NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight, Regional “ nal, Mississippi St. vs. Baylor, at Oklahoma City Associated PressSAN JOSE, Calif. „ Nigel Williams-Goss scored 23 points while orchestrating GonzagaÂs efficient offense, and the Zags finally shook their overrated tag by routing Xavier 83-59 on Saturday to reach the Final Four for the first time. Gonzaga (36-1) has been dogged by criticism through the years despite winning consistently, in part for playing in a weak conference but also for never making the Final Four. On the cusp of history, the Zags took it head on with a superb all-around game to give coach Mark Few the one missing piece of his resume. Gonzaga found the range from the perimeter after struggling the first three NCAA games, making 12 of 24 from 3-point range. The defense, a soft spot in the past, shut down the underdog and 11th-seeded Musketeers (24-14) to win the West Region. The Zags will face the winner between South Carolina and Florida in next weekÂs Final Four in Arizona. J.P Macura led the Musketeers with 18 points. The Musketeers brought their turnthe-page jar of ashes to the NCAA Tournament, where they burned through a string of upsets to reach their third Elite Eight and first since 2008. They beat Maryland, Florida State and took down No. 2 Arizona in the regional semifinals, setting up a matchup of small Jesuit schools seeking their first Final Four. The Final Four was the only thing missing on FewÂs resume, which includes 18 straight NCAA Tournaments, eight trips to the Sweet 16 and a third Elite Eight after surviving West VirginiaÂs constant pressure in the regional semifinals. The Zags struggled to find an offensive rhythm against the Mountaineers „ who doesnÂt? „ but had it flowing against Xavier.OREGON 74, KANSAS 60: Tyler Dorsey poured in 27 points, Dillon Brooks added 17 and plucky Oregon ended Kansas romp through the NCAA Tournament with a 74-60 victory Saturday night that gave the Ducks their “ rst Final Four trip in nearly 80 years. Dylan Ennis added 12 points for the Ducks (33-5), who took the lead with 16 minutes left in the “ rst half and never trailed again, giving coach Dana Altman his “ rst trip to the national semi“ nals. TheyÂll face the winner of SundayÂs game between North Carolina and Kentucky in Glendale, Arizona. Player of the year frontrunner Frank Mason III had 21 points in his “ nal game for the Jayhawks (31-5), who had rolled to the Elite Eight by an average margin of 30 points. But their dream season ended with a thud just 40 minutes from campus on a night where very little went right.NCAA Tournament ROUNDUPGonzaga take down Xavier to reach “ rst Final FourAP PHOTOGonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) dribbles between Xavier guard J.P. Macura, left, and Quentin Goodin during the first half Saturday in San Jose, Calif. Associated PressSUNRISE „ Jonathan Marchessault scored his first career hat trick, James Reimer stopped 25 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Florida Panthers routed the Chicago Blackhawks 7-0 on Saturday night. Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and three assists, and Aleksander Barkov added a goal and two assists for Florida. Reilly Smith and Nick Bjugstad also scored to give the Panthers their largest margin of victory since an 8-0 win over Toronto on Feb. 5, 2008. Marchessault had two goals in a 3-1 victory over Arizona on Thursday. He has nine goals over his last nine games and leads the Panthers with 28. Corey Crawford stopped 21 shots for the Blackhawks before being lifted at 4:59 of the third period for Scott Darling, who allowed three goals on six shots. Already leading 3-0, the Panthers poured in four goals in the third. They padded their advantage to 4-0 on MarchessaultÂs second goal. Colton Sceviour passed across to Marchessault in the left circle, and his goal chased Crawford. MarchessaultÂs third goal came when he beat Darling between the legs at 7:13 to make it 5-0, and the rout was on.BRUINS 2, ISLANDERS 1: Riley Nash scored twice and backup goalie Anton Khudobin made 18 saves as the Boston Bruins beat the New York Islanders, snapping a four-game losing streak. Nash broke a 1-1 tie with his second goal of the contest at 4:12 of the third period, beating Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss from the slot for his seventh goal of the season. Dominic Moore assisted on the decisive goal, which lifted Boston two points ahead of the Islanders for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference. John Tavares scored for New York and Greiss “ nished with 16 saves. CAPITALS 4, COYOTES 1: Alex Ovechkin recorded his 30th goal of the season and Daniel Winnik scored two goals, including the gamewinner late in the third period, as the Washington Capitals overcame listless stretches to beat the lowly Arizona Coyotes. Ovechkin became the third player in league history to score 30-plus goals in each of his “ rst 12 seasons, joining Mike Gartner (15) and Wayne Gretzky (13). Winnik scored with 4:39 remaining, Justin Williams added another goal not long and Winnik sealed the Capitals fourth consecutive victory with an empty-netter. BLUE JACKETS 1, FLYERS 0: Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves in his seventh shutout of the season, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers. Bobrovsky was terri“ c in his NHL-leading 40th win, and Alexander Wennberg tipped in the gameÂs only goal in the second period. The gritty victory in front of a sellout crowd broke a two-game losing streak for the playoffbound Blue Jackets (48-19-7) and moved them into a tie with idle Pittsburgh for second in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers (34-328), trying to muscle their way back into wild-card race, created more opportunities and outshot Columbus 36-21. Michal Neuvirth made 20 stops. HURRICANES 3, DEVILS 1: Jeff Skinner scored the go-ahead goal on a breakaway with 10:26 left and the surging Carolina Hurricanes stretched their point streak to 10 games with a 3-1 victory Saturday night that eliminated the New Jersey Devils from playoff contention for the “ fth straight year. Sebastian Aho scored twice and Eddie Lack made 26 saves for the Hurricanes, who are 7-0-3 in their last 10. NHL ROUNDUPMarchessaultÂs hat trick leads Panthers past Blackhawks 7-0AP PHOTOChicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the first period Saturday in Sunrise. Associated PressLOS ANGELES „ Jamal Crawford scored 28 points off the bench, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 108-95 on Saturday to clinch a playoff berth for the sixth straight year. The Clippers trail the Jazz by a half-game in their race for the No. 4 playoff seed in the West. Blake Griffin added 15 points and DeAndre Jordan had 15 rebounds for the Clippers. Rudy Gobert had 26 points and 14 rebounds for Utah, and reserve Joe Johnson added 17 points. The Jazz have dropped four of five. Utah rallied in the third, putting together a 20-6 spurt to trim Los Angeles lead to 72-70 heading into the final period. Gobert had nine points and Johnson scored seven during the run that included 10 straight points for the Jazz over one stretch. Chris Paul and Crawford both got technicals while the Clippers struggled to score and defend. But Los Angeles turned things around in the fourth, scoring the first eight points for an 80-70 lead. Crawford had 17 points in the quarter, scoring six in a row to push the Clippers lead to 103-84. He was 9 of 9 at the free-throw line for the game. The Clippers grabbed control early on, shooting 52 percent in the first quarter while building a 15-point lead. The Jazz got within seven to start the second before the Clippers restored their 15-point margin and eventually led 49-41 at halftime. UtahÂs top two scorers, Gordon Hayward and George Hill, struggled. Hayward, who averages 22 points, had 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting. Hill, who averages 17.1, had nine points while shooting 4 of 11.WIZARDS 127, CAVALIERS 115: John Wall scored 37 points, Bradley Beal added 27 and the Washington Wizards began a challenging road trip by beating LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wall scored 18 in the “ rst quarter, when the Wizards shot 82 percent, and Washington held on down the stretch to avenge an overtime loss to the NBA champions last month. James, who brie” y wore goggles to protect an eye injury sustained Friday night, scored 24 and added 11 rebounds and eight assists. Kyrie Irving added 23 points and Kevin Love 17 for Cleveland, playing at home for the only time in a seven-game stretch. WashingtonÂs victory cut ClevelandÂs lead in the Eastern Conference to a half-game over idle Boston. SPURS 106, KNICKS 98: Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks. San Antonio has won four straight heading into home games against Cleveland on Monday and Golden State on Wednesday. The Spurs (56-16) are two games behind the Warriors (58-14) for the leagueÂs best record. San Antonio ensured there would not be a repeat of its disappointing 94-90 loss in New York on Feb. 12, but not without some tense moments.NBA ROUNDUPClippers clinch playo berth with victory over Jazz
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The Sun / Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.yoursun.com SP Page 3Before taking the Dayton job in 2011, Miller worked as an assistant for his brother at Arizona and as an assistant under Thad Matta ta Ohio State. He also has been an assistant at Arizona State, North Carolina State, his alma mater, and Western Kentucky. And he worked on the staff with USA BasketballÂs under-19 team, which won the FIBA world championship gold medal in 2015. MillerÂs father, John, coached in high school. Sean, Archie and Lisa Miller all played Division I basketball, and now itÂs the youngest of the three children who finds himself leading a program that has won five national championships. ÂI cannot wait to connect with former players, current players, and future players and all of Hoosier Nation,ÂŽ Miller said. ÂI want to thank all of the great people and players at the University of Dayton who have supported me along the way. I look forward to outlining my vision for IU basketball.ÂŽ Miller is 139-63 in his career. ÂIÂm very confident. Whether I miss shots, I still just got to keep shooting it because if I donÂt, I kind of feel like IÂm hurting my team by not shooting it,ÂŽ Allen said. ÂThe first two games, it didnÂt go well for me how I wanted it to go as far as shooting it. I think I found ways on defense to help my team and just try not to hurt them.ÂŽ This is South CarolinaÂs deepest run in the NCAA Tournament while Florida has been in the Elite Eight six times since 2006, including back-to-back national championships in 2006-07. Their paths to this regional final couldnÂt have been any more different. South Carolina beat third-seeded Baylor 70-50, while the Gators dispatched eighth-seeded Wisconsin 84-83 in overtime on a buzzerbeating 3-pointer by Chris Chiozza. ÂI think I heard from everyone I ever met,ÂŽ Chiozza said of the text messages he received Friday night. Chiozza described South CarolinaÂs defense as Âhectic. They have guys flying all over the place.ÂŽ South CarolinaÂs star is Sindarius Thornwell, the SEC player of the year and a consistent scorer who has averaged 26 points in the NCAA Tournament. ÂTheir defense is similar to ours,ÂŽ he said. ÂTheyÂre long, theyÂre athletic. They deny. They play hard. One through four can guard the ball. They protect the rim. ÂTheyÂre so long and theyÂre fast and. ItÂs just tough. They make it hard for everything. They donÂt back down.ÂŽ South Carolina coach Frank Martin said he finds the physical reputation for both teams funny. ÂWeÂre not physical because we foul and push, w eÂre physical because we donÂt get out of the way,ÂŽ Martin said. ÂSome teams get out of the way. We donÂt get out of the way.ÂŽ Some things to know about the matchup: QUICK T URNAROUND: The Wisconsin-Florida game ended at 12:50 a.m. Eastern. The Florida players were back at the Garden for media availability at 2:50 p.m. and the game is set for 2:20 p.m. Sunday. ÂAlready worried, not going to lie to you, about where our emotions are and our level of mental and physical fatigue,ÂŽ Florida coach Mike White said.GATORSFrom Page 1 Associated PressSTOCKTON, Calif. „ Ivey Slaughter started swiping to help Florida State discover its best defense from all angles, and the third-seeded Seminoles erased a daunting deficit and ran right into the Stockton Regional final with a 66-53 win over secondseeded Oregon State on Saturday. Slick-handed Slaughter had a career-high nine steals, a school record in the NCAA Tournament. Florida State had 16 steals total, and Slaughter also contributed 11 points and eight rebounds. Slaughter made 1 of 2 free throws with 3:41 left before Sydney Wiese missed yet another 3-point try on the other end during a tough day from deep, and Slaughter scored again to help extend her special senior season. ACC Player of the Year Shakayla Thomas notched her third straight double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Seminoles (28-6) used an 8-0 run to put the game away and will face top-seeded South Carolina (30-4) on Monday for a Final Four berth. The Gamecocks beat No. 12 seed Quinnipiac 100-58 earlier Saturday at Stockton Arena. OREGON 77, MARYLAND 63: Sabrina Ionescu led “ ve Oregon players in double “ gures with 21 points and the tenth-seeded Ducks continued their improbable run through the NCAA Tournament with a 77-63 upset win over third-seeded Maryland. Fellow freshman Ruthy Hebard added 16 points for the Ducks (23-13), who beat second-seeded Duke in the second round and advance to the “ rst regional “ nal in program history. Brionna Jones and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough each had 16 points for Maryland, which “ nishes the season at 32-3. The Maryland offense, which averages more than 90 points a game to lead the nation, was held to its lowest point total this season Oregon coach Kelly G raves said before the game that his young team that starts three freshmen may not know it is not supposed to be winning. The Ducks became the second No. 10 seed to advance to a regional “ nal, joining the 1991 Lamar team. Oregon led by nine points at halftime and made seven straight shots late in the third quarter to extend that to 59-45. A steal and basket by Walker-Kimbrough cut the lead to 69-63 with just over minutes left, capping an 8-0 Maryland run. But Ionescu answered with a basket and the Terps were called for an offense foul on the other end, ending the threat. The Terps, who average more than six 3-pointers a game, were 0-for-6 from behind the arc. Maryland missed its “ rst “ ve shots and the gameÂs “ rst basket didnÂt come for more than three minutes, a short jumper by OregonÂs Hebard. UCONN 86, UCLA 71: Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 14 rebounds to help UConn beat UCLA 86-71 on Saturday, putting the Huskies in the Bridgeport Regional “ nal. The victory was the 110th straight for the No. 1 Huskies, who will face 10th-seeded Oregon on Monday night. Buoyed by the success of their Pac-12 partner, the fourth-seed Bruins jumped out a 9-2 lead over UConn (35-0) before the Huskies scored 17 of the next 19 points. The seven-point de“ cit matched the Huskies largest this season. The Huskies led by nine after one quarter and 17 at the half. The victory tied Geno Auriemma with Pat Summitt for most NCAA Tournament victories. The two Hall of Fame coaches have 112 tournament victories. Jordin Canada had 20 points and 11 assists for UCLA (25-9). SOUTH CAROLINA 100, QUINNIPIAC 58: Kaela Davis, AÂja Wilson and top-seeded South Carolina overpowered NCAA Tournament surprise Quinnipiac from the opening tip, scoring the “ rst 16 points and advancing to the Stockton Regional “ nal by beating the 12th-seeded Bobcats. Davis scored 28 with “ ve 3-pointers, Wilson added 24 and South CarolinaÂs athleticism and smothering, swarming defense was just too much for Quinnipiac on the Sweet 16 stage. The Bobcats started out 0 for 10 and took more than seven minutes to score as they struggled to get shots off, let alone establish their typically proli“ c perimeter game. South Carolina (30-4) won its eighth in a row, putting coach Dawn StaleyÂs team in the Elite Eight for the second time in three years.WOMENÂS SWEET 16 ROUNDUPFlorida State brings its defense to top Oregon StateAP PHOTOFlorida State forward Ivey Slaughter smiles after scoring against Oregon State during the second half Saturday in Stockton, Calif. South Regional “ nal, 5:05 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: No NCAA Tournament game has ever fea tured so much history as this regional “ nal. North Carolina and Kentucky have combined for 244 tournament wins with this KentuckyÂs 56th NCAA berth, ahead of only North Carolina (48) for the most appearances ever. Only North Carolina has earned more No. 1 seeds (16) than KentuckyÂs 12. Nobody has made more Final Fours than North Carolina (19), and now the Tar Heels are a win away from making their 10th Final Four as the No. 1 seed. A win means moving even closer to padding an already stunning resume. REMATCH: Kentucky avenged a regular-season loss against UCLA in the regional semi“ nal. Now itÂs the Tar Heels turn to seek payback for a 103-100 loss on Dec. 17 in Las Vegas. Justin Jackson scored 34 points for North Carolina in that game, only to be topped by Malik MonkÂs 47, including the gamewinning 3-pointer. North Carolina didnÂt have stingy defender Theo Pinson for that game. The Tar Heels did have starting guard Kenny Williams III before losing him to a seasonending injury. TAR HEELS EDGE: North Carolina leads the all-time series 23-15 and is the only school with both 10 or more wins and a winning record against the Wildcats. This will be the fourth game between the programs in the tournament „ all in regional “ nals with the Tar Heels holding a 2-1 edge. NUMBERS TO KNOW: Kentucky has all the momentum with a 14-game winning streak that is the longest in the nation. These teams both average 85.2 points a game, though Kentucky shoots a smidge better (47.5 percent) than the Tar Heels (47.2 percent). The key likely will be on the boards where North Carolina leads the nation averaging 43.7 rebounds per game. DID YOU KNOW: North Carolina coach Roy Williams has 73 tournament wins, second only to Mike KrzyzewskiÂs 91. Williams is 8-4 in the Elite Eight, including 4-3 at North Carolina. But nobody has more tournament wins since 2010 than Calipari with 26. NO. 2 KENTUCKY (32-5) VS. NO. 1 NORTH CAROLINA (30-7) By TERESA M. WALKERAssociated PressMEMPHIS, Tenn. „ Roy Williams wanted another chance at Kentucky after his North Carolina Tar Heels lost to the Wildcats in December. John Calipari is certain someone knew he hoped not to see North Carolina in the same bracket. Well, Williams got what he wanted, even if college basketballÂs most storied programs mightÂve wanted to meet at the Final Four. Instead, top-seeded North Carolina and No. 2 seed Kentucky will meet Sunday in the South Regional final that will make more history featuring teams with the most combined NCAA Tournament wins. ÂThatÂs what we come to college basketball for, and it doesnÂt get any better than this,ÂŽ North Carolina junior guard Joel Berry II said Saturday. ÂWe lost to them early in the season, so it was kind of another revenge game for us. ... These are the type of games we want to be in.ÂŽ This will be the fourth time these teams have met in the tournament, all regional finals. North Carolina has a 2-1 edge so far. Kentucky (32-5) just got its own payback for a regular season loss Friday night, beating UCLA 86-75 in a regional semifinal pairing of college basketballÂs glamor teams that wound up setting the table for an even bigger showdown. North Carolina and Kentucky can go toeto-toe when comparing dazzling success. The Wildcats not only have more victories than anyone else, the program built by Adolph Rupp also has the most NCAA Tournament wins with 124 and berths with 56. No coach has more than CalipariÂs 26 tournament wins since he took over Kentucky. North Carolina is second only to Kentucky with its 48 NCAA Tournament appearances and 120 wins. The Tar Heels (30-7) advanced by beating Butler 92-80 as they try to get back to the national championship game lost a year ago on the final shot of the season. Kentucky is trying to get back to the Final Four for the fifth time in CalipariÂs eight seasons. ÂEvery game for Kentucky is going to be big I think,ÂŽ Kentucky freshman Malik Monk said. ÂSo thatÂs the biggest key why we came here.ÂŽ Here are some things to know for the South final: EXPERIENCE VS. YOUTH: Williams has three players who were on the court when Kris Jenkins knocked down that winning shot for Villanova in that national title game. Isaiah Hicks was contesting the shot, while Berry was guarding as the ball was brought up court. Justin Jackson was guarding Josh Hart. Getting another chance at a title has driven the Tar Heels since that loss. COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Elite EightAP PHOTOThe Kentucky bench cheers play against UCLA in the second half Friday in Memphis, Tenn. North Carolina, Kentucky face o MILLERFrom Page 1 East Regional “ nal, 2:20 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Southeastern Conference rivals have never met in a bigger basketball game than they will Sunday at Madison Square Garden. South Carolina is looking for its “ rst Final Four appearance. The Gamecocks have been maybe the biggest surprise of the tournament, beating No. 2 seed Duke and blowing out third-seeded Baylor. Florida is trying to get to the Final Four for the sixth time overall and “ rst since 2014 „ and for the “ rst time under coach Mike White. In 2015, White replaced Billy Donovan, who guided the Gators to two NCAA championships and four Final Fours in 19 seasons. The last time SEC teams played a game to go to the Final Four was 1986 when LSU edged Kentucky 59-57. RUBBER MATCH: The Gators and Gamecocks split two meetings this season, with each team winning at home. South Carolina won the “ rst game 57-53, despite shooting 29 percent from the “ eld. Florida then took the game in Gainesville, 81-66. PRETTY UGLY: South Carolina admittedly likes to play a style that is not always aesthetically pleasing. ÂItÂs beautiful to us,ÂŽ coach Frank Martin said. Florida also likes to mix it up. The Gators t urned around the Wisconsin game when they increased the pressure on the defensive end. They ended up getting 16 turnovers against Wisconsin, which came in averaging 11.8. ÂWeÂre both two tough defensive teams and we take pride in the defensive end,ÂŽ White said after beating the Badgers with an overtime buzzerbeater. ÂWe know each other well, so itÂs going to be a grind it out game, probably down to the wire just like this one.ÂŽ SLUMP BUSTED: Lost in a bit in the drama of FloridaÂs Sweet 16 victory on a 3 as time expired by Chris Chiozza was the career-game from KeVaughn Allen. The Gators leading scorer had managed just 11 points in their “ rst two NCAA games, but he had a career-best 35 against the Badgers. He started the tournament 5 for 31 from the “ eld. THORN IN FLORIDAÂS SIDE: SEC player of the year Sidarius Thornwell scored 43 points in two games against the Gators and he has been maybe the best individual player of the NCAA Tournament, averaging 25.7 per game.NO. 7 SOUTH CAROLINA (25-10) VS. NO. 4 FLORIDA (27-8)
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Hopefully the up-and-coming NASCAR driver is a bit smoother on the track at Fontana when he attempts to make another West Coast memory Sunday. HeÂs in the middle of a crowded field led by pole-sitter Kyle Larson, while defending champion Jimmie Johnson will be charging up from 37th in his backup car. Between those two Californians, Blaney will attempt to continue his strong start. He is one of several youngsters making an impact early in the season for NASCAR, which can always use some new blood. ÂItÂs cool to see some younger drivers running very well,ÂŽ said Blaney, who finished second at Daytona and seventh at Las Vegas in his Wood Brothers Racing Ford. ÂI think weÂve hit on a lot of those goals that we had, while weÂre still getting better and better. But itÂs nice to h ave a good start right away. Hopefully we can keep getting better and keep the momentum rolling.ÂŽ While NASCARÂs aging fan base and regional appeal have been scrutinized this season, the sportÂs transition toward a younger demographic is exemplified by the show going on outside Auto Club Speedway this weekend: Monster Energy drink, the Cup series new title sponsor, is putting on a showcase featuring motocross, stunt truck drivers and other action sportsrelated fun. Cars going over 180 mph also should be appealing to that demographic, and NASCAR usually delivers a solid race when it closes out its West Coast swing on the well-aged asphalt of the 2-mile track built by Roger Penske. The former California Speedway opened 20 years ago, and its anniversary race should feature the same fourwide racing that made it famous. ÂItÂs always a lot of fun to go to a worn-out surface,ÂŽ said Larson, the overall points leader despite not winning a race or even a stage. ÂFontana is one of my favorites, because there are so many different lanes to choose from and the seams are tricky. ItÂs a superwide race track, and you can run anywhere from the bottom to the top. Got to be conservative on your tires and be patient against the wall, but also aggressive. ItÂs an intense race track.ÂŽ Here are some other things to watch when the stars who like cars gather one hour east of Hollywood:CALIFORNIA LOVE: Larson is on the pole for just the second time in his career after three consecutive second-place finishes in NASCARÂs last three races. While the Northern California native might be the hottest driver on the circuit, nobody wins at Fontana like Johnson, the Southern Californian with a record six victories here „ including last season, when he charged past Kevin Harvick in overtime.LATE START: Johnson wrecked in practice Friday, and crew chief Chad Knaus decided not to attempt to qualify in the backup car. The seven-time series champion driver doesnÂt appear worried about the distance heÂll have to cover just to have a chance, but he isnÂt the only contender starting from the back. Joey Logano will be in 35th after failing to put together a qualifying lap.SILVER MEDALS: No driver has finished second in four straight races since Mark Martin in 1998. Larson would prefer the win, but heÂs also pleased by his consistency at the start of his fourth full Cup season.BUSCH LEAGUE: Kyle Busch is a strong contender for another title at Fontana, where he won backto-back races in 2013 and 2014 to cap four consecutive top-three finishes at the track. Busch also was leading late at Phoenix last week, but Logano, his old buddy, forced a yellow flag and likely cost him the race.JUNIORÂS MILESTONE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. will become just the 25th driver in NASCAR history to start 600 races. He has run well at Fontana, particularly in recent years, but has never won here. And to Brayden Point, who has made his mark and then some this season, adding another goal and assist Thursday. And to back-up goaltender and Lightning newcomer Peter Budaj, who got the win. We have seen the Lightning forget to die in the past, overcoming injuries and slumps in other seasons. But this one might be the best of all if the Bolts pull it off. How does a team that rolls over for Arizona turn up in Boston, and back that win up with another in Detroit, in overtime no less? Next comes a home game Monday night with Chicago. I guess I need to begin preparing to make an omelet for all of them out of the egg on my face. Brunch upon the return from Detroit? CoopÂs house? IÂll shut up now. Page 4 SP www.yoursun.com Sunday, March 26, 2017 / The SunLIGHTNINGFrom Page 1NASCAR XFINITYSERVICE KING 300 RESULTS Saturday At Auto Club Speedway Fontana, Calif. Lap length: 2.00 miles (Start position in parentheses)1. (7) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 150 laps, 0 rating, 0 points. 2. (1) Joey Logano, Ford, 150, 0, 0. 3. (16) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 150, 0, 0. 4. (3) Erik Jones, Toyota, 150, 0, 0. 5. (6) William Byron, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 39. 6. (10) Darrell Wallace Jr, Ford, 150, 0, 31. 7. (14) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 45. 8. (13) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 35. 9. (20) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 28. 10. (9) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 0. 11. (2) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 27. 12. (11) Blake Koch, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 25. 13. (17) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 24. 14. (19) Casey Mears, Ford, 150, 0, 23. 15. (15) Ryan Reed, Ford, 150, 0, 22. 16. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 150, 0, 21. 17. (22) Matt Tifft, Toyota, 150, 0, 20. 18. (26) Corey LaJoie, Toyota, 150, 0, 0. 19. (18) Spencer Gallagher, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 18. 20. (21) Dakoda Armstrong, Toyota, 150, 0, 17. 21. (25) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 16. 22. (28) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 15. 23. (27) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 14. 24. (33) David Starr, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 13. 25. (34) Martin Roy, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 12. 26. (30) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 11. 27. (31) Ray Black Jr, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 10. 28. (37) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 9. 29. (32) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 8. 30. (36) Timmy Hill, Toyota, 150, 0, 7. 31. (29) Harrison Rhodes, Chevrolet, 150, 0, 6. 32. (8) Brandon Jones, Chevrolet, 149, 0, 5. 33. (12) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 148, 0, 4. 34. (40) Mike Harmon, Dodge, 146, 0, 3. 35. (4) Cole Custer, Ford, accident, 106, 0, 8. 36. (5) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, accident, 94, 0, 0. 37. (24) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, accident, 81, 0, 1. 38. (39) Brandon Hightower, Toyota, transmission, 72, 0, 1. 39. (38) Stephen Leicht, Chevrolet, vibration, 12, 0, 1. 40. (35) Jordan Anderson, Chevrolet, electrical, 3, 0, 0. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 116.892 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 34 minutes, 0 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.127 seconds. Caution Flags: 7 for 43 laps. Lead Changes: 18 among 6 drivers. Lap Leaders: J.Logano 1-31; J.Clements 32-33; K.Busch 34-41; K.Larson 42-48; K.Busch 49-72; J.Logano 73; K.Busch 74-77; J.Logano 78-87; K.Busch 88-90; J.Logano 91-96; R.Black 97; K.Busch 98-103; W.Byron 104; K.Larson 105-107; K.Busch 108-117; J.Logano 118-138; K.Larson 139-142; J.Logano 143; K.Larson 144-150 Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Logano, 6 times for 64 laps; K.Busch, 6 times for 49 laps; K.Larson, 4 times for 17 laps; J.Clements, 1 time for 1 lap; R.Black, 1 time for 0 laps; W.Byron, 1 time for 0 laps. Wins: J.Allgaier, 1; K.Busch, 1; K.Larson, 1; J.Logano, 1; R.Reed, 1. Top 10 in Points: 1. E.Sadler, 189; 2. W.Byron, 172; 3. J.Allgaier, 143; 4. R.Reed, 143; 5. D.Wallace, 140; 6. B.Poole, 133; 7. D.Hemric, 131; 8. M.Annett, 113; 9. M.Tifft, 111; 10. B.Koch, 106.By DOUG FERGUSONAssociated PressAUSTIN, Texas „ Dustin Johnson had reason to be rattled. As he walked off the 12th green Saturday afternoon, the match referee said five words that Johnson heard for the first time all week in the Dell Technologies Match Play. ÂThe match is all square.ÂŽ Until then, Johnson had led after each of the 71 holes he had played at Austin Country Club. He wasted little time responding to a rare challenge. Johnson birdied three of the next four holes for a 3-and-2 victory over Alex Noren to advance to the semifinals and stay on track for a potential showdown between No. 1 in the world and Jon Rahm, golfÂs brightest young star. ÂI wasnÂt frustrated that I was all square. I was frustrated that I kind of gave 10 and 11 away,ÂŽ Johnson said. ÂCame back strong after losing three holes in a row.ÂŽ Rahm was so dominant he played only 27 holes in two matches Saturday. He hasnÂt had a match go longer than 14 holes since Thursday. And the 22-year-old rookie from Spain still hasnÂt played the 18th hole since a practice round Tuesday. ÂThe golf IÂve played the last three matches really has been very impressive, even to myself,ÂŽ he said. ÂAnd it seemed to get better as I played, which is something that doesnÂt happen often.ÂŽ Rahm lost only one of the 27 holes he played in his 6-and-4 victory over Charles Howell III and his 7-and-5 victory over Soren Kjeldsen in the quarterfinals. Rahm faces a semifinal match Sunday morning against Bill Haas, who ended Phil MickelsonÂs hopes with a 2-and-1 victory. Mickelson had advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in 13 years with a victory against Marc Leishman. Mickelson never trailed in any match until he fell behind on the first hole to Haas, and he had never led when the match ended on the 17th hole. ÂI struggled making the putts that I have been making all week,ÂŽ Mickelson said. ÂThat seemed to me to be the difference.ÂŽ Johnson, going after a third straight PGA Tour title, faces one of this tournamentÂs biggest surprises in Hideko Tanihara of Japan. ÂHe looks unbeatable,ÂŽ Tanihara said. ÂI hope he doesnÂt feel good tomorrow, so maybe I have a chance.ÂŽ Tanihara began the week by beating Jordan Spieth. On Saturday, he took down Paul Casey with two late birdies in the morning fourth round, and then he beat Ross Fisher, 4 and 2, to reach the semifinals. Johnson has looked unstoppable all month. He went to No. 1 in the world with a fiveshot victory at Riviera. In his next start, he won the Mexico Championship after holding off a late rally from Rahm. Now heÂs two victories away from becoming the first player to sweep the four World Golf Championships. None of JohnsonÂs five matches has gone beyond the 16th hole. In the fourth round, he beat Zach Johnson, 5 and 4. Noren is the only player to really make him sweat, and that was JohnsonÂs doing. Johnson went 3 up at the turn, and then it was gone. He three-putted from 30 feet to lose the 10th hole. His tee shot on the par-3 11th hit the rocks and went into the water. And then he had to settle for par after leaving himself in an awkward spot, only to watch Noren hole a 40-footer to tie the match. Johnson made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 13th „ Noren missed from 8 feet „ and then began to pull away with another 10-foot birdie on the 15th. ÂThat putt on 13 I think was a big one,ÂŽ Johnson said. ÂThat was just outside of him, and to hole that putt, put a little pressure on him, and then he missed it, I think that was a pretty important shot there.ÂŽ Haas is still amazed to even be playing. On Friday, he was on the verge of being eliminated when he hit into a hazard in a sudden-death playoff against K.T. Kim to decide their group. Haas took a penalty drop, chipped in from 120 feet for par to halve the hole and won on the sixth extra hole. Then he had to go 18 holes to beat Kevin Na in the fourth round before taking on Mickelson. Haas made seven birdies in his match. He figured he will need something close to that number for his semifinal match against Rahm. ÂI donÂt think a single player out here would argue that heÂs one of the top five, top 10 players in the world,ÂŽ Haas said. ÂHeÂs hungry. He wants more. You can just see it in him. HeÂs got that thing about him thatÂs going to make him a bigtime winner out here, and hopefully I can hang with him.ÂŽ Fisher left with a consolation prize. By beating Bubba Watson in the fourth round, Fisher will move into the top 50 in the world and qualify for the Masters. Tanihara also was assured of being in the top 50 to get into Augusta National for the first time in 10 years. PRO GOLF: Dell Technologies Match PlayJohnson, Rahm advance to semi“ nalsAP PHOTODustin Johnson chips to the green on the seventh hole during quarterfinal play at the Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament Saturday in Austin, Texas. AP PHOTODustin Johnson lines up a putt on the 14th hole as fans watch from boats on Lake Austin during quarterfinal play at the Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament Saturday in Austin, Texas. Stroud takes 1-shot lead in Puerto RicoRIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico „ Chris Stroud birdied his “ nal hole Saturday to cap off a 5-under 67 and take a one-shot lead in the Puerto Rico Open as he goes for his “ rst PGA Tour victory. One shot behind was a pair of past PGA Tour winners, Bill Lunde and D.A. Points, who each shot 69. The Puerto Rico Open is the 277th start of StroudÂs career. The closest he came to winning was a playoff loss in the 2013 Travelers Championship. He lost full status on the PGA Tour last year for the “ rst time since 2008. Stroud was at 15-under 201 and has more than just Lunde and Points to worry about. Ten players were within three shots of the lead. Andrew ÂBeefÂŽ Johnston was among those two shots behind.Lee takes 1-shot lead in Kia Classic Moving day at the Kia Classic set up what should be an exciting “ nal 18 holes at Aviara on Sunday. Mirim Lee shot a 5-under 67 in the third round Saturday to go to 13-under and take a one shot lead over Mi Jung Hur, who made a 67-foot putt on No. 18 to card a 66. Another South Korean, In Gee Chun, was tied at 10-under with Cristie Kerr, who was in a three-way tie for the lead after the “ rst round and was alone atop the leaderboard after 36 holes. The most pressure Sunday might be on Kerr, the 2015 Kia champion. Kerr had her most erratic round of the tournament, a 1-under 71 that ended with a bogey on 18. ÂI like my position,ÂŽ Kerr said. ÂHonestly, I didnÂt hit it that great today. I scrambled a lot.ÂŽGOLF ROUNDUP NASCARFrom Page 1
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The Sun / Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.yoursun.com SP Page 5SCOREBOARD PRO BASKETBALLNBAAll Times Eastern EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division W L Pct. GB x-Boston 47 26 .644 „ Toronto 43 29 .597 3 Philadelphia 27 45 .375 19 New York 27 45 .375 19 Brooklyn 15 57 .208 31 Southeast Division W L Pct. GB x-Washington 45 28 .616 „ Atlanta 37 35 .514 7 Miami 35 37 .486 9 Charlotte 32 40 .444 12 Orlando 27 46 .370 18 Central Division W L Pct. GB z-Cleveland 47 25 .653 „ Milwaukee 37 35 .514 10 Indiana 36 36 .500 11 Chicago 34 39 .466 13 Detroit 34 39 .466 13WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division W L Pct. GB x-San Antonio 55 16 .775 „ x-Houston 50 22 .694 5 Memphis 40 32 .556 15 Dallas 31 40 .437 24 New Orleans 30 42 .417 25 Northwest Division W L Pct. GB Utah 44 29 .603 „ Oklahoma City 41 30 .577 2 Denver 35 37 .486 8 Portland 33 38 .465 10 Minnesota 28 43 .394 15 Paci“ c Division W L Pct. GB z-Golden State 58 14 .806 „ x-L.A. Clippers 44 30 .595 15 Sacramento 27 45 .375 31 Phoenix 22 51 .301 36 L.A. Lakers 21 51 .292 37 x-clinched playoff berth; z-clinched division titleFridayÂs GamesWashington 129, Brooklyn 108 Cleveland 112, Charlotte 105 Denver 125, Indiana 117 Orlando 115, Detroit 87 Boston 130, Phoenix 120 Milwaukee 100, Atlanta 97 Houston 117, New Orleans 107 Philadelphia 117, Chicago 107 Golden State 114, Sacramento 100 L.A. Lakers 130, Minnesota 119, OTSaturdayÂs GamesL.A. Clippers 108, Utah 95 Washington 127, Cleveland 115 New York at San Antonio, late Toronto at Dallas, late Minnesota at Portland, lateTodayÂs GamesBrooklyn at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Phoenix at Charlotte, 1 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 3:30 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. Miami at Boston, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Indiana, 6 p.m. Memphis at Golden State, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 8 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.MondayÂs GamesDetroit at New York, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Memphis at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 10:30 p.m.SATURDAYÂS BOX SCORES CLIPPERS 108, JAZZ 95 UTAH (95) Hayward 5-12 1-1 13, Gobert 10-13 6-10 26, Diaw 3-9 0-0 6, Hill 4-11 0-0 9, Hood 4-13 0-0 9, Ingles 0-5 1-2 1, J.Johnson 6-13 2-2 17, Lyles 0-0 0-0 0, Withey 0-1 0-0 0, Exum 2-2 0-0 5, Neto 2-4 2-2 6, Burks 1-3 1-1 3. Totals 37-86 13-18 95. L.A. CLIPPERS (108) Grif“ n 6-16 2-2 15, Mbah a Moute 1-2 2-2 4, Jordan 3-5 1-3 7, Paul 5-18 4-4 14, Redick 4-11 2-3 12, Pierce 1-2 2-2 4, Speights 4-7 2-2 11, Felton 1-2 0-0 2, Rivers 5-10 1-1 11, Crawford 8-12 9-9 28. Totals 38-85 25-28 108. Utah 14 27 29 25 „ 95 L.A. Clippers 28 21 23 36 „ 108 3-Point Goals„Utah 8-26 (J.Johnson 3-7, Hayward 2-5, Exum 1-1, Hill 1-3, Hood 1-4, Burks 0-1, Diaw 0-2, Ingles 0-3), L.A. Clippers 7-27 (Crawford 3-6, Redick 2-4, Speights 1-3, Grif“ n 1-5, Rivers 0-1, Paul 0-8). Fouled Out„None. Rebounds„Utah 43 (Gobert 14), L.A. Clippers 48 (Jordan 15). Assists„ Utah 22 (Ingles, Diaw 5), L.A. Clippers 14 (Paul 5). Total Fouls„Utah 22, L.A. Clippers 17. Technicals„ Hood, Paul, Crawford. A„19,060 (19,060).WIZARDS 127, CAVALIERS 115WASHINGTON (127) Porter 4-7 0-0 10, Morris 5-12 4-6 14, Gortat 5-8 0-0 10, Wall 14-21 7-8 37, Beal 9-19 7-7 27, Oubre 7-8 2-3 16, Ochefu 0-0 0-0 0, Ja.Smith 4-4 0-0 10, Mahinmi 0-0 0-0 0, Jennings 0-2 1-2 1, Mac 0-0 0-0 0, Satoransky 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 49-82 21-26 127. CLEVELAND (115) James 10-21 4-6 24, Love 5-11 4-4 17, Thompson 4-4 1-2 9, Irving 8-23 6-7 23, J..Smith 2-6 0-0 6, Jefferson 3-5 3-5 10, Frye 2-2 0-0 5, Derr.Williams 1-1 0-0 2, Sanders 0-0 0-0 0, Dero.Williams 3-4 2-2 9, Liggins 0-0 0-0 0, Korver 3-6 1-1 10, Jones 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-83 21-27 115. Washington 40 31 25 31 „ 127 Cleveland 26 35 30 24 „ 115 3-Point Goals„Washington 8-18 (Ja.Smith 2-2, Wall 2-2, Porter 2-4, Beal 2-6, Morris 0-1, Oubre 0-1, Jennings 0-2), Cleveland 12-33 (Love 3-6, Korver 3-6, J..Smith 2-6, Frye 1-1, Dero.Williams 1-1, Jefferson 1-2, Irving 1-7, James 0-4). Fouled Out„None. Rebounds„ Washington 40 (Oubre 7), Cleveland 32 (James 11). Assists„Washington 24 (Wall 11), Cleveland 24 (James 8). Total Fouls„ Washington 23, Cleveland 18. Technicals„ Beal. A„20,562 (20,562). COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL At Madison Square Garden, New York Regional Semi“ nals FridaySouth Carolina 70, Baylor 50 Florida 84, Wisconsin 83, OTRegional Championship TodaySouth Carolina (25-10) vs. Florida (27-8), 2:20 p.m.SOUTH REGIONAL At FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tenn. Regional Semi“ nals FridayNorth Carolina 92, Butler 80 Kentucky 86, UCLA 75Regional Championship TodayNorth Carolina (30-7) vs. Kentucky (32-5), 5:05 p.m.MIDWEST REGIONAL At The Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. Regional Semi“ nals March 23Oregon 69, Michigan 68 Kansas 98, Purdue 66Regional Championship SaturdayOregon (32-5) vs. Kansas (31-4), lateWEST REGIONAL At SAP Center, San Jose, Calif. Regional Semi“ nals March 23Gonzaga 61, West Virginia 58 Xavier 73, Arizona 71Regional Championship SaturdayGonzaga 83, Xavier 59GONZAGA 83, XAVIER 59XAVIER (24-14) T.Jones 2-2 0-0 4, Goodin 3-8 3-3 9, Macura 7-13 3-4 18, Bluiett 3-14 3-5 10, Bernard 2-8 1-4 5, Gates 1-5 1-2 3, Barr 0-0 0-0 0, Gaston 2-4 1-2 5, Stainbrook 0-1 0-0 0, OÂMara 2-7 1-2 5, Bergen 0-0 0-0 0, Schrand 0-0 0-0 0, Peterson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-62 13-22 59. GONZAGA (36-1) Williams 8-12 2-8 19, Karnowski 2-4 1-3 5, Perkins 4-8 0-0 11, Mathews 2-9 5-5 11, Williams-Goss 7-19 5-8 23, Collins 3-4 0-1 6, Tillie 0-2 0-0 0, Hachimura 1-1 0-0 3, J.Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Edwards 0-0 0-0 0, Triano 0-0 0-0 0, Melson 2-2 0-0 5, Alberts 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 29-61 13-25 83. Halftime„Gonzaga 49-39. 3-Point Goals„ Xavier 2-16 (Macura 1-2, Bluiett 1-6, Goodin 0-1, Stainbrook 0-1, Gates 0-3, Bernard 0-3), Gonzaga 12-24 (Williams-Goss 4-7, Perkins 3-7, Mathews 2-7, Hachimura 1-1, Melson 1-1, Williams 1-1). Fouled Out„Collins. Rebounds„Xavier 38 (Gates, Bluiett 7), Gonzaga 38 (Williams-Goss, Williams 8). Assists„Xavier 6 (Goodin, Macura 2), Gonzaga 15 (Williams-Goss 4). Total Fouls„Xavier 22, Gonzaga 19. Technicals„Xavier coach Chris Mack.FINAL FOUR At Univ. of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. National Semi“ nals April 1East champion vs. Gonzaga (36-1) South champion vs. Midwest championNational Championship April 3Semi“ nal winnersNATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT Semi“ nals At Madison Square Garden, New York TuesdayGeorgia Tech (20-15) vs. CS Bakers“ eld (25-9), 7 p.m. TCU (22-15) vs. UCF (24-11), 9:30 p.m.Championship ThursdaySemi“ nal winners, 8 p.m.COLLEGEINSIDER.COM TOURNAMENT Quarter“ nals SaturdayFurman 79, Campbell 64 St. PeterÂs 49, Texas State 44TodayLiberty (21-13) at UMBC (20-12), 2 p.m. Fort Wayne (20-12) at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (22-11), 3 p.m.Semi“ nals WednesdayGame One, 7 p.m. Game Two, 9 p.m.Championship March 31Semi“ nal winners, 9 p.m.COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL Championship Series (Best-of-3; x-if necessary)Monday Wyoming (21-14) at Coastal Carolina (19-17), 8:30 p.m. March 29 Coastal Carolina at Wyoming, 9 p.m. March 31 x-Coastal Carolina vs. Wyoming, TBDWOMENÂS BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENTBRIDGEPORT REGIONAL Regional Semi“ nals Saturday At Bridgeport, Conn.Oregon 77, Maryland 63 UConn 86, UCLA 71Regional Championship MondayOregon (23-13) vs. UConn (35-0), 7 p.m.OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL Regional Semi“ nals Friday At Oklahoma CityMississippi State 75, Washington 64 Baylor 97, Louisville 63Regional Championship TodayMississippi State (32-4) vs. Baylor (33-3), 7:35 p.m.LEXINGTON REGIONAL Regional Semi“ nals Friday At Lexington, Ky.Notre Dame 99, Ohio State 76 Stanford 77, Texas 66Regional Championship TodayNotre Dame (33-3) vs. Stanford (31-6), 12:05 p.m.STOCKTON REGIONAL Regional Semi“ nals SaturdaySouth Carolina 100, Quinnipiac 58 Florida State 66, Oregon State 53Regional Championship MondaySouth Carolina (30-4) vs. Florida State (28-6), 9 p.m.FINAL FOUR At Dallas National Semi“ nals March 31Bridgeport winner vs. Oklahoma City winner Lexington winner vs. Stockton winnerNational Championship April 2Semi“ nal winnersWOMENÂS NIT Quarter“ nals SaturdayMichigan 80, Virginia Tech 62TodayVillanova at Indiana, 2 p.m. Alabama at Georgia Tech, 2 p.m. Washington State at Iowa, 3 p.m.WOMENÂS BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL Championship TodayUNC Greensboro vs. Rice, 4 p.m.ODDSPREGAME.COM LINENATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTodayFavorite Line O/U Underdog at Atlanta Off Off Brooklyn at Charlotte 12 215 Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 13 211 Sacramento at Houston 6 232 Oklahoma City at Milwaukee 6 204 Chicago at Boston Off Off Miami at Indiana 8 211 Philadelphia at Golden State 10 208 Memphis at Denver 5 226 New Orleans Portland 6 223 at L.A. LakersCOLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTSTodayFavorite Line Underdog Florida 3 South Carolina North Carolina 2 Kentucky at UMBC 3 Liberty IPFW 1 at Texas A&M CCMondayat Coastal Carolina 1 WyomingTuesdayat Georgia Tech 2 CS Bakers“ eld TCU 2 at UCFNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEToday Favorite Line Underdog Line at Detroit Off Minnesota Off at New Jersey Off Dallas Off at Pittsburgh -215 Philadelphia +195 at Winnipeg -160 Vancouver +150 at Anaheim -140 N.Y. Rangers +130Updated odds available at Pregame.comTRANSACTIONSBASEBALLAmerican LeagueHOUSTON ASTROS „ Reassigned OF Alejandro Garcia, RHP Jordan Jankowski, OF Jon Kemmer and RHP Tyson Perez to their minor league camp. Granted LHP C.J. Riefenhauser his unconditional release. SEATTLE MARINERS „ Optioned LHP Ariel Miranda to Tacoma (PCL). Reassigned C Sebastian Valle to their minor league camp.National LeagueCOLORADO ROCKIES „ Reassigned RHP Matt Carasiti, LHP Jerry Vasto and C Jan Vazquez to their minor league camp. MILWAUKEE BREWERS „ Reassigned RHP Hiram Burgos to their minor league camp. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS „ Optioned OF Tommy Pham to Memphis (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS „ Optioned LHP MAtt Grace to Syracuse (IL).Frontier LeagueGATEWAY GRIZZLIES „ Signed INF Garrett Mattlage. RIVER CITY RASCALS „ Signed RHP Jordan Brink.BASKETBALLNational Basketball AssociationNBA „ Suspended New York F Joakim Noah for 20 games for testing positive for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator LGD-4033.FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueCINCINNATI BENGALS „ Released LB Rey Maualuga.HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueCALGARY FLAMES „ Signed D Josh Healey to a two-year, entry-level contract.American Hockey LeagueSTOCKTON HEAT „ Signed C Cam Braes to an amateur tryout agreement.ECHL ECHL „ Suspended ManchesterÂs Joey Diamond two games and “ ned him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a March 24 game at Elmira. Suspended UtahÂs Ralph Cuddemi inde“ nitely and “ ned him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a March 24 game at Colorado.COLLEGESINDIANA „ Named Archie Miller menÂs basketball coach. UCLA „ Freshman G Lonzo Ball will enter the NBA draft.HOCKEYNHLEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 75 42 24 9 93 204 187 Ottawa 74 41 25 8 90 194 191 Toronto 74 35 24 15 85 227 219 Boston 75 39 30 6 84 214 202 Tampa Bay 74 36 29 9 81 205 206 Florida 74 33 30 11 77 193 209 Buffalo 75 31 32 12 74 188 216 Detroit 73 29 32 12 70 181 215 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Washington 74 49 17 8 106 238 163 x-Columbus 74 48 19 7 103 232 171 x-Pittsburgh 74 46 17 11 103 256 205 N.Y. Rangers 74 45 25 4 94 235 195 N.Y. Islanders 74 35 27 12 82 218 225 Carolina 73 33 27 13 79 193 208 Philadelphia 74 34 32 8 76 191 218 New Jersey 74 27 35 12 66 170 218WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Chicago 75 48 21 6 102 225 192 Minnesota 74 44 24 6 94 238 187 St. Louis 74 40 28 6 86 207 199 Nashville 73 37 25 11 85 215 203 Winnipeg 75 33 35 7 73 223 240 Dallas 74 30 33 11 71 204 237 Colorado 73 20 50 3 43 144 245 Paci“ c Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 74 42 25 7 91 199 175 Anaheim 74 40 23 11 91 193 182 Edmonton 74 40 25 9 89 219 194 Calgary 75 42 29 4 88 207 202 Los Angeles 73 35 31 7 77 180 183 Vancouver 74 30 35 9 69 171 217 Arizona 75 27 39 9 63 180 240 2 points for win, 1 point for OT/shootout loss; x-clinched playoff spotFridayÂs GamesN.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3, SO Tampa Bay 2, Detroit 1, OT Dallas 6, San Jose 1 Anaheim 3, Winnipeg 1SaturdayÂs GamesVancouver 4, Minnesota 2 Columbus 1, Philadelphia 0 Calgary 3, St. Louis 2, OT Carolina 3, New Jersey 1 Boston 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 Buffalo 5, Toronto 2 Montreal 3, Ottawa 1 Washington 4, Arizona 1 Florida 7, Chicago 0 San Jose at Nashville, late Colorado at Edmonton, late N.Y. Rangers at Los Angeles, lateTodayÂs GamesMinnesota at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. Dallas at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim, 9 p.m.MondayÂs GamesDetroit at Carolina, 7 p.m. Florida at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Nashville at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Chicago at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Arizona at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 9 p.m.SATURDAYÂS SUMMARIES BLUE JACKETS 1, FLYERS 0 Philadelphia 0 0 0 „ 0 Columbus 0 1 0 „ 1First Period„None. Penalties„Jenner, CBJ, (high sticking), 4:10; Dubinsky, CBJ, (roughing), 6:40; Simmonds, PHI, (roughing), 6:40; Schultz, PHI, (tripping), 12:27. Second Period„1, Columbus, Wennberg 13 (Quincey), 13:11. Penalties„Gudas, PHI, served by Weal, (roughing), 8:47; Gudas, PHI, Major (“ ghting), 8:47; Jenner, CBJ, Major (“ ghting), 8:47; Jones, CBJ, (tripping), 15:07; Savard, CBJ, (roughing), 19:52; Savard, CBJ, served by Gagner, (roughing), 19:52; Voracek, PHI, (roughing), 19:52. Third Period„None. Penalties„None. Shots on Goal„Philadelphia 11-13-12„36. Columbus 5-8-8„21. Power -play opportunities„Philadelphia 0 of 3; Columbus 0 of 2. Goalies„Philadelphia, Neuvirth 10-11-1 (21 shots-20 saves). Columbus, Bob rovsky 40-13-5 (36-36). A„19,052 (18,144). T„2:28. Referees„Dan OÂHalloran, Justin St Pierre. Linesmen„Brian Murphy, Vaughan Rody.CANUCKS 4, WILD 2 Vancouver 0 4 0 „ 4 Minnesota 0 0 2 „ 2First Period„None. Penalties„Suter, MIN, (slashing), 19:40. Second Period„1, Vancouver, Boucher 5 (Horvat, Stecher), 0:19 (pp). 2, Vancouver, Boucher 6 (Shore), 5:40. 3, Vancouver, Boeser 1 (Baertschi, Horvat), 11:51. 4, Vancouver, Skille 5 (Sutter), 13:37. Penalties„H.Sedin, VAN, (cross checking), 8:18; Tanev, VAN, (roughing), 16:30. Third Period„5, Minnesota, Suter 9 (Hanzal, Spurgeon), 17:19. 6, Minnesota, Staal 25 (Dumba, Brodin), 18:45. Penalties„Edler, VAN, (slashing), 3:57; Niederreiter, MIN, (tripping), 5:55. Shots on Goal„Vancouver 5-13-3„21. Minnesota 7-11-9„27. Power -play opportunities„Vancouver 1 of 2; Minnesota 0 of 3. Goalies„Vancouver, Bachman 2-1-0 (27 shots-25 saves). Minnesota, Kuemper 7-5-3 (21-17). A„19,184 (18,064). T„2:28. Referees„Dan OÂRourke, Garrett Rank. Linesmen„Matt MacPherson, Jonny Murray.BRUINS 2, ISLANDERS 1Boston 1 0 1 „ 2 N.Y. Islanders 1 0 0 „ 1First Period„1, N.Y. Islanders, Tavares 28 (Bailey, Nelson), 10:05. 2, Boston, Nash 6, 10:41. Penalties„Leddy, NYI, (holding), 14:02; Boston bench, served by Vatrano (too many men on the ice), 16:19. Second Period„None. Penalties„C.Miller, BOS, (tripping), 3:16; Krug, BOS, (delay of game), 7:20; Ho-sang, NYI, (high sticking), 10:08; Pastrnak, BOS, (roughing), 16:03. Third Period„3, Boston, Nash 7 (Moore), 4:12. Penalties„Ladd, NYI, (tripping), 5:23; C.Miller, BOS, (tripping), 9:00; Backes, BOS, (tripping), 11:49. Shots on Goal„Boston 3-10-5„18. N.Y. Islanders 8-5-6„19. Power -play opportunities„Boston 0 of 3; N.Y. Islanders 0 of 6. Goalies„Boston, Khudobin 6-5-1 (19 shots-18 saves). N.Y. Islanders, Greiss 25-17-5 (18-16). A„15,795 (15,813). T„2:28. Referees„Francis Charron, Chris Lee. Linesmen„Steve Barton, Lonnie Cameron.HURRICANES 3, DEVILS 1Carolina 0 1 2 „ 3 New Jersey 0 1 0 „ 1First Period„None. Penalties„New Jersey bench, served by Coleman (too many men on the ice), 16:59; Faulk, CAR, (slashing), 16:59. Second Period„1, Carolina, Aho 22 (Dahlbeck, Lindholm), 2:47. 2, New Jersey, Zajac 14 (Hall), 17:03. Penalties„Hani“ n, CAR, (holding), 3:43; Coleman, NJ, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 5:57; Moore, NJ, (tripping), 7:18. Third Period„3, Carolina, Skinner 30, 9:34. 4, Carolina, Aho 23 (Ryan), 16:46. Penalties„Aho, CAR, (hooking), 9:53. Shots on Goal„Carolina 8-13-7„28. New Jersey 6-11-10„27. Power -play opportunities„Carolina 0 of 2; New Jersey 0 of 2. Goalies„Carolina, Lack 7-5-2 (27 shots-26 saves). New Jersey, Schneider 20-24-10 (28-25). A„15,088 (17,625). T„2:21. Referees„Marc Joannette, Dean Morton. Linesmen„Bryan Pancich, Tony Sericolo.CAPITALS 4, C OYOTES 1Arizona 0 0 1 „ 1 Washington 1 0 3 „ 4First Period„1, Washington, Ovechkin 30 (Johansson, Backstrom), 8:31 (pp). Penalties„Goligoski, ARI, (hooking), 7:31; Ovechkin, WSH, (slashing), 15:04. Second Period„None. Penalties„Murphy, ARI, (high sticking), 7:47; Murphy, ARI, (high sticking), 7:47; Williams, WSH, (hooking), 18:41. Third Period„2, Arizona, Holland 4 (Duclair), 12:29. 3, Washington, Winnik 10 (Orlov, Shattenkirk), 15:21. 4, Washington, Williams 21 (Shattenkirk), 15:53. 5, Washington, Winnik 11 (Beagle, Orpik), 18:21. Penalties„Beagle, WSH, (holding stick), 5:40; Schenn, ARI, (roughing), 10:03; Holland, ARI, (roughing), 12:58; Wilson, WSH, served by Johansson, (roughing), 12:58; Wilson, WSH, (roughing), 12:58. Shots on Goal„Arizona 3-11-15„29. Washington 12-14-7„33. Power -play opportunities„Arizona 0 of 4; Washington 1 of 4. Goalies„Arizona, Smith 18-24-8 (32 shots-29 saves). Washington, Holtby 39-11-6 (29-28). A„18,506 (18,506). T„2:22. Referees„Jon Mclsaac, Francois St Laurent. Linesmen„Devin Berg, Michel Cormier.CANADIENS 3, SENATORS 1Ottawa 0 1 0 „ 1 Montreal 1 2 0 „ 3 First Period„1, Montreal, Weber 17 (Galchenyuk, Markov), 9:28 (pp). Penalties„ Shaw, MTL, Major (“ ghting), 6:41; Bur rows, OTT, Major (“ ghting), 6:41; Karlsson, OTT, (holding), 8:51. Second Period„2, Montreal, Markov 5 (Lehkonen, Pacioretty), 1:13. 3, Montreal, Markov 6, 5:55 (pp). 4, Ottawa, Pageau 10 (Hoffman), 12:11. Penalties„Beaulieu, MTL, (boarding), 2:43; Wideman, OTT, (holding), 4:40; Borowiecki, OTT, (roughing), 8:35; McCarron, MTL, (roughing), 8:35; Burrows, OTT, (holding), 18:23. Third Period„None. Penalties„Plekanec, MTL, (tripping), 0:51; McCarron, MTL, (high sticking), 8:59; Claesson, OTT, served by Dzingel, (interference), 13:32; Plekanec, MTL, (roughing), 13:32; Claesson, OTT, (roughing), 13:32; Emelin, MTL, (roughing), 20:00; Ryan, OTT, (roughing), 20:00; Emelin, MTL, (instigator), 20:00. Shots on Goal„Ottawa 11-11-10„32. Montreal 6-12-6„24. Power -play opportunities„Ottawa 0 of 3; Montreal 2 of 4. Goalies„Ottawa, Anderson 22-10-2 (24 shots-21 saves). Montreal, Price 34-18-5 (32-31). A„21,288 (21,273). T„2:32. Referees„Gord Dwyer, Trevor Hanson. Linesmen„Scott Driscoll, Ryan Gibbons.FLAMES 3, BLUES 2, OTCalgary 1 0 1 1 „ 3 St. Louis 0 1 1 0 „ 2 First Period„1, Calgary, Brouwer 12 (Gaudreau, Versteeg), 17:11 (pp). Penalties„ Stone, CGY, (tripping), 13:16; Upshall, STL, (slashing), 16:42. Second Period„2, St. Louis, Barbashev 4 (Parayko, Yakupov), 8:08. Penalties„Upshall, STL, (slashing), 4:51; Tkachuk, CGY, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 4:51; Berglund, STL, (cross checking), 17:40. Third Period„3, St. Louis, Schwartz 16 (Bouwmeester, Brodziak), 7:16. 4, Calgary, Bartkowski 1 (Gaudreau, Monahan), 10:53. Penalties„Pietrangelo, STL, (delay of game), 17:56. Overtime„5, Calgary, Monahan 25 (Frolik, Giordano), 4:57. Penalties„None. Shots on Goal„Calgary 9-10-6-6„31. St. Louis 13-6-11-1„31. Power -play opportunities„Calgary 1 of 3; St. Louis 0 of 1. Goalies„Calgary, Elliott 24-14-3 (31 shots-29 saves). St. Louis, Allen 29-19-4 (31-28). A„19,516 (19,150). T„2:36. Referees„Brian Pochmara, Kyle Rehman. Linesmen„Brandon Gawryletz, Brad Kovachik.PANTHERS 7, BLACKHAWKS 0Chicago 0 0 0 „ 0 Florida 0 3 4 „ 7 First Period„None. Penalties„Desjardins, CHI, (hooking), 6:27; Marchessault, FLA, (slashing), 15:10; Trocheck, FLA, (roughing), 18:58; Panik, CHI, (roughing), 18:58. Second Period„1, Florida, Barkov 21 (Huberdeau, Demers), 0:17. 2, Florida, Huberdeau 7 (Yandle, Barkov), 10:21 (pp). 3, Florida, Marchessault 26 (Huberdeau, Barkov), 11:40. Penalties„Hartman, CHI, (hooking), 7:20; Hartman, CHI, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 7:20; Kruger, CHI, (interference), 9:38; Trocheck, FLA, (interference), 12:23; Jokinen, FLA, (roughing), 14:45; Kane, CHI, (roughing), 14:45; Marchessault, FLA, (tripping), 16:15; Kruger, CHI, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 18:33. Third Period„4, Florida, Marchessault 27 (Sceviour), 4:59. 5, Florida, Marchessault 28 (Trocheck, Huberdeau), 7:13 (sh). 6, Florida, Bjugstad 6 (Sceviour, Pysyk), 7:53 (sh). 7, Florida, Smith 13 (Trocheck), 11:45 (sh). Penalties„Desjardins, CHI, Major (“ ghting), 6:19; Thornton, FLA, Major (“ ghting), 6:19; MacKenzie, FLA, Major (“ ghting), 6:19; MacKenzie, FLA, Misconduct (misconduct), 6:19; Panik, CHI, Major (“ ghting), 6:19; Panik, CHI, Misconduct (misconduct), 6:19. Shots on Goal„Chicago 9-8-8„25. Florida 8-14-9„31. Power -play opportunities„Chicago 0 of 4; Florida 1 of 5. Goalies„Chicago, Darling 18-5-3 (6 shots-3 saves), Crawford 30-16-3 (25-21). Florida, Reimer 16-14-5 (25-25). A„18,625 (17,040). T„2:31. Referees„Eric Furlatt, TJ Luxmore. Linesmen„ Darren Gibbs, Tim Nowak. ECHLAll Times Eastern Eastern Conference North Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Adirondack 66 35 20 7 4 81 239 210 Brampton 65 36 21 3 5 80 237 231 Reading 66 37 24 3 2 79 232 197 Manchester 65 33 21 7 4 77 239 232 Wheeling 66 32 26 8 0 72 225 215 Elmira 65 16 41 7 1 40 158 248 South Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Florida 64 41 18 2 3 87 233 189 Greenville 65 36 24 4 1 77 230 230 Orlando 65 33 23 6 3 75 237 227 Cincinnati 65 35 26 4 0 74 183 186 S. Carolina 64 35 26 2 1 73 202 188 Atlanta 64 24 32 6 2 56 210 250 Norfolk 65 24 37 4 0 52 195 245 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Toledo 64 47 14 2 1 97 268 172 Fort Wayne 63 38 17 6 2 84 231 185 Quad City 65 37 24 2 2 78 213 195 Kalamazoo 67 36 27 1 3 76 203 212 Tulsa 66 26 32 6 2 60 182 220 Indy 64 18 40 3 3 42 169 264 Wichita 62 18 40 3 1 40 166 243 Mountain Division GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Colorado 66 45 16 2 3 95 255 190 Allen 65 42 17 4 2 90 259 187 Idaho 65 37 21 5 2 81 217 199 Alaska 64 30 24 3 7 70 202 205 Missouri 64 30 26 3 5 68 206 210 Utah 65 30 28 5 2 67 199 225 Rapid City 65 24 33 8 0 56 197 232 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. FridayÂs Games Kalamazoo 5, Norfolk 3 Adirondack 2, Reading 1, OT Greenville 5, Indy 4 Elmira 6, Manchester 2 South Carolina 4, Atlanta 2 Toledo 6, Florida 4 Orlando 3, Brampton 2, SO Idaho 3, Wheeling 2 Allen 5, Tulsa 4, SO Missouri 4, Wichita 2 Quad City 4, Fort Wayne 3, OT Utah 5, Colorado 2 Rapid City 2, Alaska 1 SaturdayÂs Games Kalamazoo 5, Norfolk 3 Reading 3, Adirondack 2, OT Indy at Greenville, 7 p.m. Idaho at Wheeling, 7:05 p.m. Manchester at Elmira, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at South Carolina, 7:05 p.m. Florida at Toledo, 7:15 p.m. Cincinnati at Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Tulsa at Allen, 8:05 p.m. Wichita at Missouri, 8:05 p.m. Utah at Colorado, 9:05 p.m. Rapid City at Alaska, 11:15 p.m. SundayÂs Games Orlando at Brampton, 2 p.m. Indy at South Carolina, 3:05 p.m. Manchester at Elmira, 4:05 p.m. Florida at Fort Wayne, 5 p.m. Wichita at Quad City, 5:05 p.m. Norfolk at Toledo, 5:15 p.m. Rapid City at Alaska, 7:05 p.m.GOLFWORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPSDELL MATCH PLAYSaturday at Austin Country Club, Austin, Texas Purse: $9.75 million. Yardage: 7,108. Par: 71Fourth Round (Seedings in parentheses)Bill Haas (42), United States, def. Kevin Na (46), United States, 1 up. Phil Mickelson (14), United States, def. Marc Leishman (28), Australia, 4 and 3. Jon Rahm (21), Spain, def. Charles Howell III (61), United States, 6 and 4. Soren Kjeldsen (62), Denmark, def. William McGirt (48), United States, 5 and 4. Hideto Tanihara (54), Japan, def. Paul Casey (12), England, 2 and 1. Ross Fisher (47), England, def. Bubba Watson (13), United States, 4 and 3. Alex Noren (8), Sweden def. Brooks Koepka (20), United States, 3 and 1. Dustin Johnson (1), United States, def. Zach Johnson (44), United States, 5 and 4.Quarter“ nalsBill Haas (42), United States, def. Phil Mickelson (14), United States, 2 and 1. Jon Rahm (21), Spain, def. Soren Kjeldsen (62), Denmark, 7 and 5. Hideto Tanihara (54), Japan, def. Ross Fisher (47), England, 4 and 2. Dustin Johnson (1), United States, def. Alex Noren (8), Sweden, 3 and 2.PGA TOURPUERTO RICO OPENSaturdayÂs leaders at Coco Beach Golf & CC, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Purse: $3 million. Yardage: 7,506. Par: 72 (36-36). (a-denotes amateur)Third RoundChris Stroud 69-65-67„201 D.A. Points 64-69-69„202 Bill Lunde 65-68-69„202 Andrew Johnston 70-67-66„203 Whee Kim 71-65-67„203 Jonathan Randolph 66-69-68„203 Rafael Campos 66-68-69„203 Tim Wilkinson 71-63-69„203 Bryson DeChambeau 68-65-70„203 J.T. Poston 66-72-66„204 Scott Brown 67-68-69„204 John Peterson 70-69-66„205 Peter Uihlein 69-68-68„205 Boo Weekley 68-68-69„205 Fabian Gomez 71-68-67„206 Kurt Kitayama 70-68-68„206 Sam Saunders 70-69-67„206 Mark Anderson 68-69-69„206 Luke List 71-66-69„206 Ryan Blaum 68-69-69„206 Harold Varner III 66-74-66„206 Kyle Reifers 70-66-70„206 David Hearn 66-69-71„206 Retief Goosen 68-67-71„206 Tom Hoge 69-65-72„206 Cameron Percy 69-71-67„207 Willy Wilcox 70-67-70„207 Martin Flores 71-69-67„207 Trey Mullinax 63-72-72„207 Alex Cejka 68-66-73„207 Michael Thompson 67-68-72„207 J.J. Spaun 66-68-73„207 Steve Marino 73-66-69„208 Xander Schauffele 65-73-70„208 Miguel Angel Carballo 68-71-69„208 Bryce Molder 69-69-70„208 Kevin Tway 66-71-71„208 Cameron Tringale 69-71-68„208 Sung Kang 72-68-68„208 John Merrick 67-70-71„208 Nicholas Lindheim 69-71-68„208 John Senden 72-69-67„208 Andres Gonzales 68-71-70„209 Brett Stegmaier 69-69-71„209 Shawn Stefani 69-69-71„209 J.J. Henry 69-65-75„209 Steve Wheatcroft 68-71-71„210 Seung-Yul Noh 69-70-71„210 Rich Berberian, Jr. 70-69-71„210 Rory Sabbatini 71-69-70„210 Wesley Bryan 69-68-73„210 Will MacKenzie 72-68-70„210 Tyler Aldridge 68-69-73„210 Julian Etulain 73-67-70„210 Zac Blair 70-71-69„210 Danny Lee 69-70-72„211 Ryan Armour 70-69-72„211 Hunter Mahan 70-69-72„211 Freddie Jacobson 68-72-71„211 Rick Lamb 70-70-71„211 Brian Campbell 70-70-71„211 Ricky Barnes 66-70-75„211 Dicky Pride 71-70-70„211 Brett Drewitt 71-70-70„211 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 70-69-73„212 Bobby Wyatt 71-68-73„212 Brad Fritsch 71-70-71„212 Chris Kirk 70-71-71„212 Spencer Levin 71-70-71„212 Zack Sucher 67-74-71„212 Steven Alker 71-70-71„212Made cut did not “ nishCyril Bouniol 71-67-75„213 Richy Werenski 71-68-74„213 Greg Owen 72-68-73„213 Tag Ridings 72-69-72„213 Jonas Blixt 68-72-74„214 Tyrone Van Aswegen 69-71-74„214 Chesson Hadley 69-71-74„214 Jonathan Byrd 69-72-73„214 Fabrizio Zanotti 70-71-74„215 Joel Dahmen 69-72-74„215Missed the CutRobert Garrigus 72-70„142 Graeme McDowell 71-71„142 K.J. Choi 72-70„142 Ian Poulter 69-73„142 Matt Jones 71-71„142 Ben Crane 71-71„142 Dominic Bozzelli 70-72„142 Chad Collins 70-72„142 Max Homa 69-73„142 Ryan Brehm 70-72„142 Sebastian Munoz 72-70„142 Graham DeLaet 73-70„143 Marcelo Rozo 71-72„143 Mark Hubbard 69-74„143 Y.E. Yang 72-71„143 George McNeill 72-71„143 Nick Taylor 71-72„143 Angel Cabrera 69-74„143 Stuart Appleby 73-71„144 Mark Wilson 74-70„144 Ryo Ishikawa 74-70„144 Alan Morin 71-73„144 Edward Figueroa 68-76„144 Martin Ureta 73-71„144 Trevor Immelman 71-73„144 Matt Every 75-70„145 Seamus Power 69-76„145 S.J. Park 74-71„145 Carl Pettersson 73-72„145 Camilo Villegas 74-71„145 Ben Curtis 73-72„145 Michael Bradley 71-74„145 Will Cannon 73-72„145 Andres Romero 75-71„146 Robby Shelton 74-72„146 Wade Bin“ eld 78-68„146 Thorbjorn Olesen 73-73„146 Ryan McCormick 73-73„146 Hiroshi Iwata 70-77„147 Neil Johnson 75-72„147 Hugo Leon 78-69„147 a-Chris Nido 77-70„147 Peter Williamson 74-73„147 Steven Bowditch 72-76„148 Brendon de Jonge 73-76„149 Colin Monagle 78-71„149 Ken Duke 73-77„150 Brandon Hagy 76-74„150 Jay McLuen 74-79„153 a-Robert Calvesbert 80-79„159LPGA TOURKIA CLASSICSaturdayÂs leaders at Aviara GC, Carlsbad, Calif. Purse: $1.8 million. Yardage: 6,593. Par: 72 (36-36). Third Round Mirim Lee 68-68-67„203 Mi Jung Hur 71-67-66„204 In Gee Chun 66-73-67„206 Cristie Kerr 66-69-71„206 Brittany Lincicome 69-71-67„207 Austin Ernst 70-68-69„207 Karine Icher 68-70-69„207 So Yeon Ryu 73-70-65„208 Gerina Piller 69-72-67„208 Sung Hyun Park 70-69-69„208 Jackie Stoelting 69-69-70„208 Mo Martin 66-70-72„208 Michelle Wie 72-70-67„209 Ariya Jutanugarn 74-67-68„209 Moriya Jutanugarn 68-71-70„209 Carlota Ciganda 71-73-66„210 Inbee Park 70-74-66„210 Madelene Sagstrom 72-70-68„210 Nasa Hataoka 70-72-68„210 Sei Young Kim 71-70-69„210 Anna Nordqvist 69-72-69„210 Caroline Masson 69-71-70„210 Ryann OÂToole 71-72-68„211 Jeong Eun Lee 71-72-68„211 Hyo Joo Kim 68-75-68„211 Angela Stanford 71-71-69„211 Caroline Hedwall 71-70-70„211 Alison Lee 68-73-70„211 Peiyun Chien 73-66-72„211 Lexi Thompson 70-69-72„211 Su Oh 72-71-69„212 Shanshan Feng 70-72-70„212 Catriona Matthew 70-72-70„212 Mika Miyazato 73-71-69„213 Jaye Marie Green 70-74-69„213 Jing Yan 70-74-69„213 Dani Holmqvist 70-74-69„213 Kelly W Shon 70-74-69„213 Azahara Munoz 69-75-69„213 Kim Kaufman 74-68-71„213 Jenny Shin 72-69-72„213 Sarah Jane Smith 71-69-73„213 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 72-67-74„213 Vicky Hurst 71-73-70„214 Stacy Lewis 73-70-71„214 Beatriz Recari 73-70-71„214 Lizette Salas 70-73-71„214 Haru Nomura 72-69-73„214 Sun Young Yoo 74-71-70„215 Ilhee Lee 74-70-71„215 Katie Burnett 69-75-71„215 Suzann Pettersen 70-72-73„215 Marissa L Steen 68-74-73„215 Jacqui Concolino 72-73-71„216 Pornanong Phatlum 70-75-71„216 Min Seo Kwak 74-70-72„216 Nelly Korda 73-71-72„216 Pernilla Lindberg 71-73-72„216 Brittany Lang 72-70-74„216 Beth Allen 70-71-75„216 Chella Choi 71-69-76„216 Thidapa Suwannapura 70-74-73„217 Jennifer Ha 74-67-76„217 Ai Miyazato 72-69-76„217 Paula Creamer 71-74-73„218 Candie Kung 70-75-73„218 Kris Tamulis 74-70-74„218 Ha Na Jang 72-72-74„218 Shi Hyun Ahn 70-75-74„219 Maria Parra 71-72-77„220 Juli Inkster 70-72-79„221WEB.COM TOURCHITIMACHA LOUISIANA OPEN SaturdayÂs leaders at Le Triomphe Golf & CC, Broussard, La. Purse: $550,000. Yardage: 7,067. Par: 71 (36-35).Partial Third RoundSebastian Vazquez 69-68-64„201 Derek Ernst 68-69-65„202 Daniel Chopra 65-72-65„202 Roger Sloan 66-70-66„202 Ryan Yip 67-68-67„202 Talor Gooch 67-69-66„202 Nicholas Thompson 69-68-66„203 Paul Barjon 66-72-65„203 Taylor Moore 66-71-66„203 Brandon Harkins 71-66-66„203 Andrew Svoboda 70-66-67„203 Thomas Aiken 65-73-66„204 Jack Maguire 65-72-67„204 Curtis Thompson 67-70-67„204 Andrew Landry 66-71-68„205 Bhavik Patel 67-71-67„205 Cameron Wilson 71-68-66„205 Adam Svensson 69-67-69„205 Mark Anguiano 66-70-69„205 Scott Gutschewski 69-69-68„206 Adam Long 72-66-68„206 Josh Teater 68-69-69„206 Lanto Grif“ n 72-65-69„206 Scott Harrington 66-72-68„206 Vince India 71-68-67„206 Brady Schnell 72-65-69„206 Denny McCarthy 65-70-71„206 Sebastian Cappelen 67-72-68„207 David Lutterus 67-70-71„208 Abraham Ancer 70-69-69„208 Brice Garnett 67-72-69„208 Samuel Del Val 70-68-71„209 Sepp Straka 69-68-72„209 Seth Fair 68-70-71„209 Alex Kang 68-71-70„209 Stephan Jaeger 65-74-70„209 Justin Hueber 70-68-72„210BASEBALLMLBSPRING TRAINING All Times Eastern AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct. New York 21 7 .750 Seattle 18 12 .600 Los Angeles 16 12 .571 Baltimore 14 11 .560 Minnesota 14 11 .560 Oakland 15 12 .556 Boston 14 13 .519 Kansas City 14 13 .519 Chicago 14 14 .500 Cleveland 13 14 .481 Houston 12 13 .480 Tampa Bay 11 14 .440 Detroit 12 16 .429 Texas 12 16 .429 Toronto 9 15 .375NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct. Pittsburgh 18 8 .692 St. Louis 17 8 .680 Los Angeles 16 13 .552 Arizona 13 12 .520 Colorado 14 13 .519 Cincinnati 15 15 .500 Milwaukee 14 14 .500 San Francisco 14 15 .483 Washington 12 13 .480 New York 13 16 .448 Miami 10 14 .417 Chicago 10 14 .417 Philadelphia 10 15 .400 San Diego 9 18 .333 Atlanta 7 20 .259FridayÂs GamesDetroit 3, Atlanta 2, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 3, Philadelphia 2 St. Louis 3, Washington (ss) 1 Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 0 Toronto 3, Boston 2 Houston 2, N.Y. Mets 0 L.A. Dodgers 13, Arizona 6 Oakland 8, Chicago White Sox 2 Cleveland 4, Chicago Cubs 2 Cincinnati 12, Milwaukee 11 Texas 4, San Diego 3 Seattle (ss) 4, Kansas City 3 San Francisco 6, Colorado 5 Baltimore 5, Minnesota 5 Miami 3, Washington (ss) 0 L.A. Angels 4, Seattle (ss) 0SaturdayÂs GamesBoston (ss) 7, Tampa Bay 5 Pittsburgh 5, Detroit 4 N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta 0 Philadelphia 3, Boston (ss) 3 Miami 1, St. Louis 0 N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto (ss) 5 Washington 4, Houston 1 Toronto 16, Canada Jr. 0 L.A. Angels 7, Arizona 4 Chicago White Sox 10, Cleveland 7 Chicago Cubs 11, Cincinnati (ss) 7 Cincinnati (ss) 11, Oakland 6 Kansas City 1, Milwaukee 0, 10 innings L.A. Dodgers 11, Oakland (ss) 6 Colorado 7, Chicago Cubs (ss) 4 Seattle 3, Texas 1 Baltimore 6, Minnesota 3 San Francisco 8, San Diego 7TodayÂs GamesBoston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Houston vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Toronto (ss) vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Toronto (ss) at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m. Atlanta vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Cincinnati (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs at Las Vegas, NV, 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. San Diego (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Seattle vs. Cincinnati (ss) at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Colorado vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Kansas City vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 4:10 p.m.
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Sternberg tried to put the move in a better perspective. ÂI think the order of the moves we made maybe didnÂt play to the perception of where we ended up,ÂŽ Sternberg said. ÂWe made some signings early on and we traded Logan Forsythe later on, so it looked a little different. ÂI think if you reverse that, and we sign (Wilson Ramos) and brought in (Colby) Rasmus further on in the offseason, people wouldÂve thought we had momentum.ÂŽ When it comes to a new stadium, no progress has been made, which could possibly be troubling for the team to remain in the Tampa Bay area. When asked about his confidence about there being a solution in the area, Sternberg didnÂt appear very assured. ÂItÂs unknown at this point,ÂŽ he said. ÂWe had some ideas on locations that just werenÂt available that I thought wouldÂve worked perfectly, but just werenÂt available.ÂŽ It did seem clear, however, that he wants to stay in the Tampa area, whether that be on one side of the bay or the other. Rumors have floated about a relocation to Montreal, but it doesnÂt appear as if thatÂs what Sternberg wants. ÂWeÂre sort of moving down our list to numbers two three and four,ÂŽ Sternberg said of locations to build a new stadium. ÂSometimes itÂs like starting pitchers. You have five of them and sometimes No. 4 is better than No. 2. TheyÂre rarely better than No. 1. The No. 1 is the No. 1 and I hate to be mixing these metaphors, but it sort of works in this case.ÂŽ Sternberg had originally said, back in February, that a plan would be in place by roughly August. Now he says it could possibly be October, November or December, but that something absolutely needs to be done in 2017. The Rays have a contract with Tropicana Field which lasts until 2027, but have an optout ability prior to that if they choose. The team just put $1 million in new turf into the stadium over the offseason. „Contact Bryan Levine at blevine@sun-herald.com. Page 6 SP www.yoursun.com Sunday, March 26, 2017 / The SunRAYSFrom Page 1By BRYAN LEVINESports WriterPORT CHARLOTTE „ The Rays officially announced the signing of catcher Derek Norris in the middle of SaturdayÂs game against a split squad of Red Sox. Norris had signed a one-year, $4.2 million deal with the Nationals this offseason, but was released 11 days ago after the team signed Matt Wieters. His deal with Tampa Bay also is a one-year contract, and as reported by the Tampa Bay Times, is worth $800,000 with a possible $1.2 million in additional incentives. ÂEveryone is starting to wind down camp, and itÂs a difficult time for clubs to just not believe in what they have,ÂŽ Norris said of taking so long to find a team. ÂI think for me, itÂs an opportunity, especially coming off a season where on and off the field it was rough for me.ÂŽ In his five seasons in the majors, Norris is a career .233 hitter with 147 extra base hits, 223 RBI and a .309 on-base percentage. Last year, lowered his averages, as he hit just .186 with a .255 OBP in 125 games with the San Diego Padres. ÂI think you could chalk it up as one bad year,ÂŽ Norris said of 2016. ÂOne bad year, and I think weÂre going to get back to where I was my whole career.ÂŽ His best season came in 2014 with the Oakland Athletics when he hit .270 with 10 home runs and 55 runs batted in on the way to a spot on the American League AllStar team. ÂWeÂre excited as an organization,ÂŽ manager Kevin Cash said. ÂHe has a track record of being able to go out there for 100-plus games and be an everyday catcher. If you look at this complete body of work, heÂs been a really good catcher for three years now.ÂŽ Defensively, heÂs caught 100 runners trying to steal, which is 26 percent of their attempts. In 2014, he threw out 44 of 128 runners. This complicates things for catchers Curt Casali, Luke Maile and Jesus Sucre. The trio had been competing for two spots on the roster, but now thereÂs only one left. At one point it seemed like a no-brainer that both Casali and Maile would be on the Opening Day roster, but Sucre has been particularly impressive as a defender. If he were the backup to Norris, it wouldnÂt be surprising. Pitcher Chris Archer has specifically talked about how much he has enjoyed throwing to Sucre. If Sucre was the Opening Day catcher, and then spent most time throwing to the other four pitchers, that wouldnÂt be shocking either. Norris already is scheduled to be on the Rays travel roster for TuesdayÂs game at Minnesota.SNELL FEELS IMPROVEMENTLuckily for pitcher Blake Snell, results in spring training donÂt matter too much. If they did, the six hits, one walk and four runs he allowed in 4.2 innings yesterday would be concerning. But for Snell, he felt he made improvements in that outing. ÂIÂm happy with the way I attacked the zone,ÂŽ he said. ÂI feel like I took a stride. I felt more into it, more believing in what I have, more aggressive. IÂm definitely taking those positives knowing thereÂs a bunch I need to work on.ÂŽ Three of SnellÂs runs came on a home run by Pablo Sandoval in the fifth inning. He says he was trying to get inside, but the ball got too much of the plate. ÂHe held his velocity and threw some really good pitches,ÂŽ Cash said. ÂThose guys actually did a pretty good job of covering some good pitches. He threw some quality sliders to get underneath. His fastball was coming out of his hand well. I think that was a huge step for Blake.ÂŽ One area Snell says he would like to see improvement is his ability to get deeper into games.BAD NEWS FOR RASMUSColby Rasmus looked good in his four appearances as designated hitter this week, but it looks like it wonÂt be enough for him to start the season with the Rays. Cash said earlier in the week that heÂd need to see Rasmus play in the field this spring in order for the newcomer to not begin the season on the disabled list. Both Rasmus and Cash made it seem like the DL is where the outfielder will land. ÂColby has made huge strides here the last couple of days,ÂŽ Cash said. ÂI think itÂs a pretty good thought process he has saying when he comes out and plays the field he wants to make sure he feels good that he can track a ball down in the gap, and heÂs just not quite there yet.ÂŽ Rasmus hasnÂt played since Thursday, so a move to the DL Â… if done sooner than later Â… would be retroactive to March 23. He was originally in the lineup for SaturdayÂs game, but was removed about two hours prior to first pitch.TESTING THE TROPThe new infield has been installed at Tropicana Field and prior to todayÂs game against the Yankees, a bunch of players will test out the new turf. According to Cash, the entire infield will be at the Trop in the morning for ground balls, and Kevin Kiermaier, Corey Dickerson and Mallex Smith will take fly balls, too. This will be the first time Smith will practice at what is a new stadium for him.RAYS NOTEBOOKRays sign Norris, alter catching competitionHITTER OF THE GAME Corey Dickerson, Rays: Dickerson has had a strong spring, smacking his fourth homer so far. Of those four blasts, yesterdayÂs was his third opposite-“ eld homer. PITCHER OF THE GAME Jaime Schultz, Rays: He continued his nice spring with a perfect ninth inning. Schultz struck out two of the three batters he faced, and lowered his spring ERA to 1.98. KEY INNING Top 5th: The Red Sox roughed up pitcher Blake Snell in the “ fth. They began the frame with two walks before Pablo Sandoval followed with a three-run shot to give his team a 4-3 lead at the time. PROSPECT WATCH Nathan Lukes, Rays: In his “ rst at-bat of the spring, Lukes hit a run-scoring single in the ninth as the Rays made a comeback attempt. THEY SAID IT The strength of my game is being able to work with guys and bring out the best in them. I think, for me, what screamed the most opportunity to me was being able to work with a wide variety of talented arms.ÂŽ „New Rays catcher Derek NorrisTAMPA BAY (11-14-3) at NEW YORK-AL (21-7-1)WHEN: Today, 1:05 p.m. WHERE: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa SCHEDULED STARTERS: RH Matt Andriese vs. RH Bryan Mitchell PITCHING PROBABLES RAYS: Matt Andriese (start), RH Jumbo Diaz, RH Jaime Schultz. YANKEES: RH Bryan Mitchell (start), RH Luis Cessa, RH Chad Green. MONDAY: Off. TUESDAY: at Minnesota, 1:07 p.m. WEDNESDAY: vs. Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. THURSDAY: vs. Minnesota, 1:05 p.m., FRIDAY: at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.RED SOX 7, RAYS 5SUN PHOTO BY BRYAN LEVINENew Rays catcher Derek Norris talks with the media in the clubhouse about his one-year contract with the club, that was announced during SaturdayÂs game. RED SOX 7, RAYS 5 Boston Tampa Bay ab r h bi ab r h bi Cstillo cf 4 2 3 1 Mrrison dh 4 0 0 1 Da.Mars cf 1 0 0 0 Krmaier cf 3 0 2 0 Sndoval 3b 4 1 1 3 M.Smith cf 1 0 0 0 Dmnguez 3b 1 0 0 0 Lngoria 3b 3 0 1 1 C.Young dh 3 0 0 0 McCrthy 1b 1 0 0 0 Ockimey pr 1 0 0 0 B.Mller 2b 3 0 1 0 Rtledge 1b 3 0 1 1 P.Maris pr 1 0 0 0 S.Trvis ph 2 0 0 0 Dckrson lf 3 1 1 1 Hrnndez 2b 3 0 0 0 Ke.Wong 3b 1 0 1 0 D L Grr ph 2 0 0 0 Wks Jr. 1b 3 0 0 0 Swihart c 5 2 2 0 Bra.Lee lf 1 1 0 0 S.Slsky rf 3 0 2 0 Beckham ss 4 1 1 1 Bgsevic rf 0 1 0 0 Sza Jr. rf 2 1 1 0 B.Brntz lf 4 0 2 1 N.Lukes pr 1 0 1 1 Marrero ss 2 1 0 0 L.Maile c 4 1 2 0 Totals 39 7 11 6 Totals 35 5 11 5 Boston 100 031 020„7 Tampa Bay 012 000 002„5 E„De La Guerra (1), Beckham 2 (5), Maile (2). DP„Boston 1, Tampa Bay 0. LOB„Boston 8, Tampa Bay 4. 2B„Brentz (3), Beckham (6), Maile (2). HR„Sandoval (4), Dickerson (4). IP H R ER BB SO Boston Haviland 3.2 5 3 3 0 3 Ramirez W, 1-0 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 Olmos H, 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 Maddox H, 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Shepherd 2 3 2 2 0 3 Tampa Bay Snell L, 2-2 4 .2 6 4 4 1 3 Hunter 1.1 3 1 1 0 1 Marks 1 0 0 0 1 1 Garton 1 2 2 0 0 2 Schultz 1 0 0 0 0 2 WP„Snell, Hunter.SUN PHOTO BY KATHERINE GODINA RayÂs Evan Longoria th rows to first during SaturdayÂs game against the Red Sox. Associated PressMets starter Rafael Montero tossed five shutout innings and allowed four hits and a walk. Michael Conforto hit his third spring homer in New YorkÂs 3-0 victory. Braves starter R.A. Dickey went six innings and gave up two runs on seven hits and a walk. Brandon Phillips had two hits.PIRATES 5, TIGERS 4: Anibal Sanchez pitched six hitless innings for Detroit, striking out six. Tyler Collins hit a three-run homer off Pirates starter Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow struck out nine in four innings. Adam Frazier and Pittsburgh prospect Austin Meadows both homered and Francisco Cervelli hit a two-run triple. MARLINS 1, CARDINALS 0: Miami starter Justin Nicolino went “ ve shutout innings, giving up three hits. Derek Dietrich doubled in a run. Cardinals starter Lance Lynn, who hasnÂt pitched in a big league game since October 2015 due to an elbow injury and subsequent Tommy John surgery, was lifted after one inning for Âprecautionary reasons,  general manager John Mozeliak said during the Cardinals broadcast of the game. YANKEES 6, BLUE JAYS (ss) 5: Yankees “ rst baseman Greg Bird hit his seventh home run this spring, tying Kansas CityÂs Pete OÂBrien for the big league lead. Adam Warren was roughed up for four runs on four hits and two walks over 3 ‡ innings. Devon Travis, in his second spring game returning from knee surgery, got two hits for Toronto. Jerrod Saltalamacchia and Ryan Goins both homered. NATIONALS 4, ASTROS 1: Tanner Roark, in his “ rst start for Washington since the World Baseball Classic, gave up one run on three hits over 5 ‡ innings, striking out “ ve. Team USA teammate Daniel Murphy went 2 for 4 with a two-run double while Trea Turner added an RBI and stolen base.SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUPAP PHOTONew York Mets pitcher Rafael Montero th rows in the first inning against the Atlanta Bravesin Kissimmee. 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COMICS & PUZZLES INSIDE SECTION D SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017AVON PARK „ While many South Florida State College students used spring break to relax, seven SFSC students traveled to Orlando to compete in the 2017 Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference. The SFSC students were members of the collegeÂs chapter of PBL, the premier postsecondary student business organization in the United States. During the course of three days, the SFSC students joined hundreds of students from colleges and universities from around the state vying to place in business studies-related competitions. Membership in SFSCÂs PBL chapter is open to students in its Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS-SM) program. Of the seven SFSC students who attended the conference, these six placed among the top “ve in the following events: Dalal Zaban, “rst place in impromptu speaking; the team of Amanda Carnahan, Ashley Stanton, and Amber Pacheco, third place in marketing analysis and decision making; the team of Stephen Wynn and Joseph Mangrum, SFSC business students place in statewide competitionSPECIAL TOHIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN Florcita Cavevender Nunez, left, and Cheryl Cavender Becker are a mother and daughter team who co-own New 2 U Thrift Store. Here they took a moment to pose amid the beautiful furniture in their shop.COURTESY PHOTOJoseph Mangrum, from left, Amber Pacheco, Caitlin Conrad, Amanda Carnahan, Ashley Stanton, Stephen Wynn, and Adam Martin at the 2017 Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference in Orlando. SEBRING „ Malibu Tan, a leading provider of tanning and other personal services, is giving back to the community with a donation of $900 to the Highlands Little Theatre Building Fund. This donation will go towards ongoing renovations at the theatre. ÂWe are thrilled that Malibu Tan chose to honor us this way during their Grand Re-opening event, and encourage everyone to stop by and say thank you for us,ÂŽ said Vanessa Logsdon, Theatre manager. ÂWe have been making improvements and renovations to our facilities for a few years now. This generous gift will go a long way toward helping us continue those projects.ÂŽ Malibu Tan was established in 2007. It is at 4141 U.S. 27 North, Suite 12, Sebring. Call 863-314-8826 for more information.Malibu Tan helps Highlands Little TheatreSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN LAKE PLACID „ The monthly Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce morning mixer was hosted by Harbor Community Bank recently. Branch manager Mary Birge and her staff decorated the lobby in a St. PatrickÂs Day motif. The reception was held in the lobby that has a beautiful mural painted by Keith Goodson. Birge made homemade phyllo dough mini-quiches served alongside of doughnuts, fruits, coffee and juices. Business leaders and community members were up early and braved the chilly morning to network at the mixer. Guests mingled and caught up on the latest news since the last mixer. Morning mixer banks on networkingBy KIM LEATHERMAN CORRESPONDENT KIM LEATHERMAN/CORRESPONDENTThe lobby of the Harbor Community Bank in Lake Placid was lled with business leaders and chamber representatives for a monthly morning mixer.MIXER | 2LAKE PLACID „ New 2 U Thrift Store & More at 712 U.S. 27 S. is growing through word of mouth and advertising. So much so, it expanded into an adjacent storefront when that space became available. This gives the thrift store around 3,000-squarefeet or retail room. Mother and daughter partners, Florcita Cavender Nunez and Cheryl Cavender Becker, knew it was time to expand when the retail space could no longer hold the furniture and other items the ladies buy through estates and consignment. Even with several warehouses, the store was bursting at the seams. With their friends and family present, along with chamber of commerce representatives, the partners held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their re-grand opening on Thursday, March 16. The newly-enlarged store houses beautifully staged rooms full of furniture, paintings, wall art and other decor. Business marks expansion with ribbon cuttingBy KIM LEATHERMAN CORRESPONDENT KIM LEATHERMAN/CORRESPONDENTMother and daughter partners Florcita Cavender Nunez and Cheryl Cavender Becker celebrated the expansion of their New 2 U Thrif t Store with a re-grand opening on March 16. Friends, family, customers and representatives of the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Comme rce were on hand to mark the occasion. RIBBON | 2Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference NEW 2 U THRIFT STORE & MOREGrowing into the futureNew MIDFLORIDA Credit Union appointments at South SebringSPECIAL TO HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN LAKELAND „ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointments of Kimberly Heintz as Branch Manager and Jennifer Williams as Retail Small Business Banker, both serving the organizationÂs South Sebring branch. After holding the position of Branch Manager at MIDFLORIDAÂs South Sebring branch since 2014, Jennifer Williams has been promoted to the position of Retail Small Business Banker. Before joining MIDFLORIDA, Williams served as Branch Manager and Small Business Banker at TD Bank for three years, and as Branch Manager of Highlands Independent Bank for 11 years. She looks forward to helping small businesses in Highlands County and surrounding areas reach their financial goals and to helping MIDFLORIDA expand their business footprint in the market. As Williams transitions to her new position, Kimberly Heintz has assumed WilliamsÂs former role as Branch Manager. Prior to joining MIDFLORIDA, Heintz held various positions at Highlands Independent Bank, now Harbor Community Bank, for almost 29 years. She most recently served as Branch Manager for their South Sebring office for the last 16 years. Vanessa Hernandez, Senior Vice President and South Regional Manager, says, ÂKim has been a highly skilled and respected banker in the community for years and has a wealth of knowledge, not only about banking, but also about the people she serves.ÂŽBUSINESS | 2 ÂThis is the fth year in a row our students have placed so well among their peers, thus qualifying for the national competition,ÂŽ Adam Martin, professor of Business Administration
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D2 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com DOCTOR, DOCTOR! by Myles Mellor 1. FGE EKQEZZESF TNF RNSJESF QCNJG BEWMQMSE OEEBEW FC TE JEFFMSJ OCBE UMZW VEONZFO. TNF M GAW SC MWEA UGAF FC EKREQFCVAFE! 2. N ZXWWXC IDXVMDR GNJG NC NIIOM N ANJ EMMIG LTM AXZLXD NHNJ. TXHMVMD, BL HXDEG RMNYLBUYOOJ BU JXYD NBW BG IMDUMZL 3. KR K TVHS NVARWS ZKWAVLW BVNW WEV GKHD, REV EKD CKPRV WU JHPQMBV GEVL REV RKG ÂDARCEKHJV RWKWPR: KBATV MPW GAWEUPW ZVHQARRAUL!ÂŽ 4. ELAB ILA WMIJABI RTNWOMJBAC LAP QJMNAQA EMQ OTQI, ILA CTRITP TPCAPAC M RMI QRMB. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The thing thatÂs going to solve the problem is simply to press on. You may be educated, strong and talented, too, but those things donÂt make so much of a difference today as does dogged determination. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If thereÂs something interesting to be found in the situation, youÂll find it. Furthermore, the answers given to you by the popular accepted sources will simply not be enough today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When ideas clash in your head, sometimes your stomach or other areas of your body will be affected, as well. Sorting it out in your head will help the rest get sorted out, too. It takes time, so be gentle and patient with yourself. CANCER (June 22-July 22). For so many, listening is no different from waiting to talk. They are missing out. YouÂll have to work to overcome their attention deficit today. When the information is important, youÂll need to repeat it about five times. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The question will arise as to how competitive you should be with the people around you. If youÂre passive and congenial, itÂs no fun. But if youÂre overly intent on winning, itÂs worse. Be mindful and playful and it will all work out. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). DonÂt underestimate the power of small groups. Even a group the size of two can accomplish much more than a group the size of one. Even though youÂre very independent, at your root youÂre a social creature. DonÂt forget it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Doing what youÂre supposed to do is hardly ever enough in the world of being you. YouÂre all about the extras. You want to put originality into everything you do; otherwise, your interest level is low. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have control over how many new things youÂll try, and this is a fine time to try quite a few. There will be much available to you at low or no cost, if you have the time and the curiosity to investigate. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Instead of wondering whether you should give someone the benefit of the doubt, set up the situation differently so you have less at risk and the other person has a better understanding of how to prove worthy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Just as soon as you start to get the hang of one thing, youÂll be tempted to jump into the middle of another interesting endeavor. Hold back. Think it over. Better to master the first job than to chase every new intrigue. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Alone time is precious, and you shouldnÂt spend all of it doing diligent work. Goof off. ThatÂs what good friends do together; youÂre learning to be a good friend to yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Follow your whim. If it brings fast fruit, your life is immediately sweeter. If it doesnÂt, youÂll still be richer for the knowledge. Either way, youÂve progressed. TODAYÂS BIRTHDAY (March 26). An abiding sense of belonging is your cosmic birthday gift -and one you donÂt take lightly. You make sure people are better for knowing you, richer for working with you, happier for loving you. April features a restructuring of your priorities and schedule. May brings physical revitalization. July brings the money. Gemini and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 14, 39, 10 and 15. ÂIf we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.ÂŽ „ I John 1:9. We have too many ÂnicknamesÂŽ „ for sin. We need to call them as God sees them, acknowledge them before Him and ask Jesus to cover them with His blood. ÂThe blood of Jesus Christ, GodÂs Son, cleanseth us from all sin.ÂŽHOLIDAY MATHIS HOROSCOPES BIBLE GOREN BRIDGE CRYPTOGRAMS CROSSWORD PUZZLE New faces were introduced and everyone was able to speak about their organization during a round robin session. Business cards were drawn for special door prizes of beach mats from the bank and a lunch box with storage containers from Shamrock Pharmacy. Everyone left with a reusable tote from the bank, perfect for grocery items. ÂWe are a community bank,ÂŽ said Birge. ÂServing the public is a top priority. The mixers give us a chance to socialize with the business leaders; itÂs a great time to catch up with everyone.ÂŽ The networking breakfasts are held on the third Thursday of the month from 8-9 a.m. The next mixer will be at First Presbyterian ChurchÂs Genesis Center at 218 E. Belleview St. on April 21. For more information call the chamber of commerce at 863-465-4331.MIXERFROM PAGE 1 The items in the store include everything from jewelry and new mattresses to stereos. The partners love what they do and that has translated into dollars and cents for the pair. ÂWe are the Lucy and Ethel of the furniture world,ÂŽ joked Cavender Becker. ÂMom is the fun one and I am the more serious of the two.ÂŽ Cavender Becker explained the reason for the success of the business and in turn, the need to expand. ÂThere was a need for good consignment furniture in the area,ÂŽ she said. ÂWord of mouth is our best advertisement. With our loyal customers behind us, we felt the need to expand the business; the opportunity came up and we took it.ÂŽRIBBONFROM PAGE 1fourth place in management analysis and decision making; Stephen Wynn, fourth place in management concepts. Zaban has also quali“ed to represent Florida at the PBL National Leadership Conference in June, where she will compete in impromptu speaking. ÂThis is the “fth year in a row our students have placed so well among their peers, thus qualifying for the national competition,ÂŽ said Adam Martin, professor of Business Administration, who advises SFSCÂs PBL chapter. ÂThis yearÂs results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and to our amazing faculty.ÂŽBUSINESSFROM PAGE 1 COURTESY PHOTODalal Zaban, left, stands with Adam Martin, holding a plaque honoring her rst place nish in impromptu speaking NEXT MIXER8 9 a.m., April 21 First Presbyterian ChurchÂs Genesis Center 218 E. Belleview Street Lake Placid NEW 2 U THRIFT STORE & MORE712 U.S. 27 S. Lake Placid HOURS: TuesdayFriday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 863-531-0058.
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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | D3 www.highlandsnewssun.comWork assignment abroad makes waves back home DEAR ABBY: I took an assignment with my company that posted me to Hong Kong for two years. My adult children, ages 21, 26 and 29, were supportive, although my youngest was not especially happy about it. We video chat with our kids, trying to stay involved as much as possible. We have also visited multiple times. ItÂs not always ideal, but we try. We have also offered to pay for them to visit us as often as they would like. My company has asked me to stay one more year because I havenÂt completely “nished what I was sent here to do. IÂm inclined to do it. My youngest child, however, is so angry at me for even considering it that she wonÂt talk to me. She refuses to come and visit, and is punishing me for needing to stay an additional year. Am I choosing my job over my children? „ PROFESSIONAL WOMAN FROM MICHIGAN DEAR PROFESSIONAL WOMAN: Yes, you are, but thereÂs a practical reason for it. Also, your adult ÂchildrenÂŽ arenÂt children anymore, even though your youngest is acting like one. As a career woman, if you feel you should stay in Hong Kong to complete your assignment, that is what you need to do. DEAR ABBY: I am responding to the letter from ÂUnsure in the WestÂŽ (Oct. 9). You advised that you Âsee nothing wrong with what she didÂŽ in opening a box in a grocery store and eating some of the contents before paying at the checkout. You should know that legally, eating or using the contents of an unpaid item in the aisle is considered Âshoplifting.ÂŽ The perpetrator can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I am a certi“ed protection professional. While the intent may not be to Âsteal,ÂŽ retailers „ whose industry loses billions of dollars to theft each year „ require that items in their stores be paid for before they can be used or eaten. An employee of mine was assigned to work in a major grocery chain. He took a bottle of eye drops and used them while he was in the aisle. He had taken the exact change from his pocket and was holding it in his hand as he walked to the checkout. Before he could get there, he was arrested by store security. As a courtesy to me, the chain agreed to reinstate him if he passed a liedetector test determining his Âintent to steal.ÂŽ (He passed the test.) I strongly recommend that the practice of using or eating items before paying for them never be condoned. „ ALLAN IN YONKERS DEAR ALLAN: I apologize for saying otherwise and thank you for your letter. Other readers also responded to that column citing “rsthand experiences working in the retail “eld. Several of them mentioned that it is impossible to correctly charge for food that is sold by weight if someone has eaten some, such as fruit. Others said that customers sometimes get to the register to pay and realize they have left their wallet at home, or their credit card is rejected. A reader also suggested that if someone wants to pay for food after consuming it, thatÂs what restaurants are for. In restaurants, if the customer canÂt pay, there are dishes to be washed. 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. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in ÂWhat Every Teen Should Know.ÂŽ Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 610540447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)Tire upkeepDear Heloise: Why am I supposed to get my tires rotated, and how often should I do it? „ Veronica in Shreveport, La. Good question, Veronica! Rotating your tires helps them to wear evenly, improves gas mileage and performance, and makes your tires last longer. Check your carÂs owners manual to see how often the manufacturer recommends rotating your tires. If you cannot “nd a recommendation, professionals often recommend rotating them about every 6,000 miles, or a good rule of thumb is to rotate your tires every time you get your oil changed. „ HeloiseMemory hintDear Heloise: I needed a way to remember to do things. IÂd always remember them when I was nowhere near paper and pencil. I carry tiny, colorful binder clips, and as a reminder comes to mind, I take a clip from my purse and attach it to the strap of my purse. If another reminder comes to mind and I canÂt write it down, I will simply grab another clip and place it on the strap. It jogs my memory. „ Sarah V., Amarillo, TexasSave the containerDear Heloise: My family likes the variety of lunchmeats that come in resealable plastic containers. I save these containers because I have multiple uses for them. I use them to store leftovers, or dry goods in my pantry. They work great as small gift containers when giving multiple items. When we have gatherings, I use these containers to send food home with family members. I donÂt mind buying meats that way, since the container serves multiple purposes. „ Rachel T., via emailBring bookDear Heloise: I always carry a book or magazine in my car, purse or bag. When you have an appointment (doctor or other), you never know how long the wait will be. And donÂt get me started on what could be on the reading materials provided in the waiting room. With my own book, brought from home, I know itÂs only my germs I need to worry about! Also, no pages are missing once I start reading an article. „ Patsy K. in New JerseyHand mirrorDear Heloise: I placed an attractive hand mirror in the powder room so guests easily can check the back of their hair. It is an appreciated addition. „ Carol G., Westlake Village, Calif.Only one choreDear Heloise: Sometimes I donÂt feel like starting chores in the kitchen, such as washing or putting away dishes. But if I complete one, before I know it I am doing others to clean up the kitchen. Once started, IÂm motivated to keep cleaning until IÂve “nished. „ Andrea H., via email My thoughts, too! When I donÂt want to ÂstartÂŽ whatever, I tell myself, ÂJust do three simple things,ÂŽ and thatÂs all. Yep! Before I know it, IÂve done more. Just get started! „ HeloiseHomemade pizzaDear Heloise: I save any leftovers, such as sausage, meatloaf, taco meat, etc. We then use these items for our homemade-pizza night. We have made some unique pizzas based on what was in the refrigerator/ freezer. „ Julia T., Fort Wayne, Ind.Towels on saleDear Heloise: Whether they are bath towels or kitchen towels, fresh towels that are new, crisp and not stained are a real pick-me-up! January and February are a great time for white sales, so this is when I stock up. „ Mary J., Goshen, Ind.Easy storageDear Heloise: IÂve found a great way to organize my kitchen cabinets: a dish rack. The slats make it easy to slip in pot lids, large serving spoons, cutting boards and other items. „ Lisa P. in PittsburghHELOISE JUMBLE DEAR ABBY Dear Abby Hints from Heloise BOOK CORNER ÂLittle Deaths,ÂŽ Emma FlintÂs mesmerizing debut, works well as a look at misogyny, gossip, morals and the rush to judge others when a child goes missing. The novel opens with Ruth Malone in prison, convicted of killing her two children, Frankie, almost 6 years old, and Cindy, age 4. Ruth was the immediate suspect „ single mothers were an anomaly in 1965, especially those who work as a cocktail waitress. Most neighbors in her working-class area of Queens, New York, shunned Ruth for defying convention by leaving her seemingly hard-working, faithful husband, Frank. The police, especially Sgt. Charlie Devlin, are even more dubious about Ruth when they find her trash overflowing with empty liquor bottles, a suitcase full of letters from men, many of them married, and provocative clothing strewn around her apartment. That sheÂs out drinking and dancing days after the deaths of her children further cements their disgust and their belief that sheÂs guilty. After RuthÂs conviction, cub reporter Pete Wonicke begins to wonder if she was convicted because of her character, rather than real evidence. Author Emma Flint captures the loneliness, struggles and ennui of the residents of workingclass Queens in the mid1960s, especially the women who, for the most part, are stayat-home moms. While Flint bases her novel on the real case of Alice Crimmins and her controversial conviction, she turns ÂLittle DeathsÂŽ into a poignant look at a woman “ghting for her emotional independence, who keeps her grief, heartbreak and frustrations deep inside her soul.Book Review: ÂLittle Deaths by Emma Flint is mesmerizingBy OLINE H. COGDILLASSOCIATED PRESS AP PHOTOThis book cover image released by Hachette Books shows ÂLittle Deaths,ÂŽ by Emma Flint.LAKE PLACID „ The Highway Park Neighborhood Council hosted a lunch-n-learn on Saturday, March 11, to launch the new ÂWeleÂŽ Entrepreneurial program funded by Walmart Foundation, Mason G. Smoak Foundation, and Duke Foundation. This is a free program for youth aged 16-24 who want to become entreprenuers. The event, held at New Life Assembly Fellowship Hall, was attended by 20 locals and successful business owners. South Florida State College, Redland Christian Migrant Association and Highlands Economic Development Commission were also represented. The food was catered by ÂFruit by ThidaÂŽ, who received rave reviews on the quality, healthy selection, taste, and presentation. The free luncheon and roundtable discussion included timely and open dialogue from successful business owners to future entrepreneurs. Many in attendance even learned a few tips themselves. Topics included how to start your own business, how to procure government contracts, taxes, the pitfalls and highlights of business ownership, the critical importance of branding, how to procure funding and most important, Âlessons learned to keep from getting burned.ÂŽ Dean Wallace of Glaubenbesitz.com provided insight on government contracting and gave an example of the natural gas storage business. One young emerging businessman, Jarelle Callahan, took copious notes and was rewarded with feedback and suggestions from everyone present. Thanks to Alice Consulting Services, Callahan Trucking, Wilson Lawn Service, Fruit by Thida, Callahan Lawncare, Bishop Major Callahan, New Miracle Church, Glaubenbesitz. com, Harris Lawn Service, and Direct Buy. Senior citizens who previously owned successful businesses, A.C. Kendrix (barbershop) and Thelma Green (grocery, bar, and apartment complex) also shared insight. Lending support for this program were Heartland Career Source and Bishop W.C. Holden and his congregation. Requirement to pass the course is to open and operate a small business as a team. For more information call 863-840-2995. Young people attend ÂWele Entrepreneurial progamSPECIAL TOHIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN COURTESY PHOTOKey people at the recent ÂWele Entrepreneural program included, from left, Evelyn Coln, executive director with the Highway Park Neighborhood Council, Tiany Green, HPNC president, and Dean Wallace of Glaubenbesitz.com.
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D4 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com 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.com3-26-17 1. The excellent but pungent cough medicine seemed to be getting some wild results. But I had no idea what to expectorate! 2. A common proverb says an apple a day keeps the doctor away. However, it works beautifully if your aim is perfect! 3. As a very feisty patient left the ward, she had cause to grumble when she saw ÂDischarge status: Alive but without permission!ÂŽ 4. When the patient complained her siamese was lost, the doctor ordered a cat scan. 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) ORLANDO „ The U.S. Department of Labor and two subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Co. have reached an agreement that will provide $3.8 million in back wages to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Under the agreement, back wages will be paid to 16,339 employees of the Disney Vacation Club Management Corp. and the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc., both in Florida. The departmentÂs Wage and Hour Division found violations of minimum wage, overtime and record keeping provisions of FLSA. Disney resorts in Florida deducted a uniform or ÂcostumeÂŽ expense that caused some employees hourly rates to fall below the federal minimum wage, the division said. The resorts also did not compensate employees performing duties during a pre-shift period before the designated start of their shifts, and during a post-shift period. Additionally, the resorts failed to maintain required time and payroll records. ÂThese violations are not uncommon and are found in other industries, as well,ÂŽ said Daniel White, district director for the Wage and Hour Division in Jacksonville. ÂEmployers cannot make deductions that take workers below the minimum wage and must accurately track and pay for all the hours their employees work, including any time they work before or after their scheduled shifts. We hope the resolution of this case alerts other employers who may be paying employees in a similar manner, so that they too can correct their practices and operate in compliance with the law.ÂŽ ÂThe Disney resorts were very cooperative throughout the investigative process and worked with the division to ensure employees received the pay they earned,ÂŽ White said. The division is committed to providing companies with the tools they need to understand and comply with the variety of labor laws the division enforces. It offers useful resources ranging from an interactive Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses advisor to a complete library of free, downloadable workplace posters. In addition, the divisionÂs Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialists conduct ongoing outreach activities to educate stakeholders, including employers, employees, business and labor groups and professional associations, among others, with accessible, easy-to-understand information about their rights and responsibilities.Disney reaches agreement on pay practices with US Department of LaborSPECIALTOHIGHLANDSNEWS-SUN adno=3422885
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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | D5 www.highlandsnewssun.com Bus i nesses & Se rvi ces 5000 BUSINESS SERVICES Commercial & Residential Mowers~Golf Carts, etc Free Est., Pick Up & Delivery! 863-381-8728 NEEDAJOB? CHECKTHE CLASSIFIEDS! AAA Southern Cleaning Inc.Commercial & Residential Cleaning, Property Mgmt. 863-464-1138 Handyman; Painting; Pressure Cleaning; Sprinklers/Pump Repairs; Mowing; HaulingErrands & More!863-464-1135www.chores-n-oddjobs.comLic#HM0072 & Insured 5000 BUSINESS SERVICES Precision Machine ShopIndividual Machining Jobs to Mass Production & CustomHartco 863-368-2433 T.J.Âs S ervices ~Housekeeping, Caregiving AM or PM w/ Dr.Âs appts. & shopping; pet sitting & services. 863-701-5270 5000 BUSINESS SERVICES CABINETRY5030 Why Replace Aging Countertops? Refinish for a whole new look. Call Laurie at 863-368-0126. ELECTRICAL5070 Master Electrician Reliable,Quick, 25 yrs Exp. All jobs! Lic# EC13005602863-453-4513 Classified=Sales FURNITURE REPAIR5086 Furniture Refinishing & Repair32 yrs exp. Lic/ins #HC00772863-314-0800 HANDYMAN/ GENERALREPAIR5089 RodÂs Handyman RepairPlumbing, Carpentry, Welding etc. 50 yrs exp. Lic.# HMO157863-449-0390 HOME / COMM. IMPROVEMENT5100 Residential & Commercial FREE Estimates Call forOur $50 off Special! 863-414-8333 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 LAWN/GARDEN & TREE5110 FL Lawn-WorksTree Trim/Removal, Irrigation Landscaping & More863-381-4505 Trees Shrubs Clean Up Flowerbeds, Pressure Washing. Any Size Job. Free Est. 863-589-2431 PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING5140 RON WILLIAMS PAINTING CONTRACTOR Interior & Exterior Pressure Wash. 25 Yrs. Exp. Lic/Ins. Lic #6002962 863-402-0693 GreatDealsin theClassifieds! PETCARE5155 In Your Home Pet GroomingDogs, Cats & Birds. 15+yrs Exp. Certified Groomer. Low Prices! 863-368-1446 PRESSURE CLEANING5180 HOUSE WASHFlat Rate Pricing & Insured 1 Story $70 / 2 Story $120 Call: 863-214-4828 SCREENING5184 Re-Screen Pools & Patios& Garage Doors~No Job Too Small! Call John or MelissaLic# 2236 863-381-4897 ABargainHunters Delight Checkthe ClassifiedsFirst! AWhole Marketplaceof Shoppingisrightat your Fingertips! Pool Encl, Scrn Rooms & Small Alum Jobs. Est. Since 2004 863-381-2767Insur. lic #HM0098 ROOFING5185 NO Money Down~Repairs OnlySpecializing in Rotten Wood Shingles; Metal; Tile 35yrs exp! 863-699-0383 Q: IÂm 25 and I just got engaged. I want to pay off my student loans by the time IÂm 30. How can I pay for my wedding with student debt hanging over me? A: Congratulations on your engagement! First, luxuriate in the news before you freak out that your guest list can “ll a 500-line spreadsheet. Fiddle with your engagement ring in disbelief, daydream about married life, celebrate with friends and family. No doubt, visions of pricey perfection will soon bombard you from magazines, Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards. YouÂll learn the average U.S. wedding cost $35,329 in 2016, according to The KnotÂs Real Weddings Study But let go of everyone elseÂs expectations, starting now. Create a thoughtful, realistic budget and forget widely cited “gures like The KnotÂs; a few lavish celebrations drive up the average. A solid 44 percent of U.S. weddings in 2016 cost less than $10,000, according to The Wedding Report a wedding research company. HereÂs how to plan nuptials that leave you smiling so much your face hurts, not grimacing at the specter of credit card debt.Start with how much you can contributeYou and your “nance will be best prepared to start life together if you fortify your “nancial health before the wedding, says Anika Hedstrom, a certi“ed “nancial planner at Vista Capital Partners in Portland, Oregon, who got married in July 2014. That means taking advantage of any 401(k) matches at work, creating an emergency fund, knowing each otherÂs credit scores and sticking to your student loan repayment plans. Once youÂre on solid footing, the last thing you want to do is add wedding debt to your love story. ÂYou will end up being so thankful a couple years down the road that you didnÂt go into debt over it,ÂŽ Hedstrom says. Decide how much you and your “ance can save per month for the wedding, including any honeymoon expenses, while keeping the rest of your “nancial picture intact. Maybe youÂre getting married a year from now and can save $100 per month. Put yourself down for $1,200.Next, talk to your folksYouÂll likely have a few sources of funds: The Knot says couples themselves covered 42 percent of wedding costs in 2016, the brideÂs parents paid for 44 percent and the groomÂs parents paid for 13 percent. Not everyone will be able to, or want to, receive “nancial help from parents. But include your families in the budget conversation early. YouÂll get a sense of what, if anything, they want to contribute and how much involvement they want in the planning process. ÂItÂs especially important, if getting money from family, to be clear about whether contributions are gifts or loans, and whether there are expectations associated with the money,ÂŽ says Ariel Meadow Stallings, author of ÂOffbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives For Independent BridesÂŽ and publisher of offbeatbride.com. For instance, if your parents help pay, they may want to invite their work colleagues. Make sure youÂre OK with that, or come to an agreement on the number of people they invite.Pick your priorities and forget the restOn a smaller budget, spend money on your three must-haves and consider completely eliminating things that donÂt matter to you, like ”owers, Stallings says. Look for creative ways to save: Enlist friends to make wedding gifts of their services, such as food prep or event planning, and collect RSVPs online instead of paying for postage for return envelopes. The keys are customizing savings strategies to your values and keeping perspective. Take it from Ashlyn Whyte, 26, of Rancho Cucamonga, California. Her 150-person wedding cost $23,000 in 2013. But if she were to do it again, she says sheÂd make sure the event cost half that by inviting fewer people and using an iPhone playlist instead of a DJ. ÂI do think it was a great day and it was beautiful and we love our pictures and have so many sweet memories,ÂŽ she says. ÂBut it was just a day.ÂŽ ÂAsk BriannaÂŽ is a Q&A column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. IÂm here to help you manage your money, “nd a job and pay off student loans „ all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to askbrianna@ nerdwallet.com.Ask Brianna: How can I fund a wedding and pay student debt? Nerd WalletBRIANNA MCGURRAN
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D6 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com adno=3429509 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYe City of Sebring is recruiting for the following position(s): Maintenance Worker III Closes: 3/29/17 Greenskeeper Closes: 4/7/17 For an application contact the City of Sebring, (863) 471-5100 or visit us on our website at www.mysebring.com. Drug Free Work place, EOE, Vet Pref. adno=3435626 LEGAL NOTICES HI G HLAND S CO UNTY B O ARD O F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF INTERNET AUCTION START DATE: Friday March 24, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. END DATE: Monday April 3, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. through 10:00 P.M. LOCATION/WEBSITE: GOVDEALS.COM Pursuant to Florida Statutes and Board adopted policies, the Highlands Count y Board of County Commissioners (HCBCC), Highlands County; Sebring, Florida, has declared various items as surplus property and have therefore au thorized an Internet Auction to be con ducted for the purpose of disposing of all said property. A list of specific surplus items may be obtained from the following location and/or by requesting a list by fax (863)402-6735 or email to pevans@hcbcc.org or j soto@hcbcc.org 1) HC Road & Bridge Department Warehouse; 4320 George Blvd., Se bring, FL 33875-5803. Contacts: Pam Evans at (863)402 6527 or Jose Soto at (863)402-6511. Additional information can be obtained Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. about the CountyÂs Inter net Auction process by contacting Highlands County BCCÂs Road & Bridge Warehouse at the following numbers. (863)402-6527 or (863)402-6511. Items may be inspected on Friday March 31, 2017 by appointment only. Note: All property will be sold on an ``as is, where is basis. The HCBCC reserves the right to add or delete items from GovDeals Website at anytime durning the Internet bidding dates above. 4320 George Boulevard, Sebring, FL 33875-5803 Board of County Commissioners Road & Bridge Department Highlands County, Florida 863-402-6527 FAX 863-402-6735 March 22, 26, 29, 2016 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 INVITATION TO BID14 INVITATION TO BID (ÂITBÂŽ) ITB 17-032 The Board of County Commissioners (ÂBoardÂŽ) of Highlands County, Florida (ÂCountyÂŽ) will receive sealed Bids in the Highlands County Purchasing Department (ÂPurchasing DepartmentÂŽ) for: ITB NO. 17-030 COMMERCE AVENUE ANNEX HVAC REPLACEMENT Construction Documents may be obtained by downloading from our web site: www.hcbcc.net, or by contacting: Danielle Gilbert, Purchasing Depart ment Manager; 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, Florida 33875-5803; Phone: 863-402-6524; Fax: 863-402-6735; or Email: dgilbert@hcbcc.org. A MANDA TORY PRE-BID meeting will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday; April 5, 2017, in the Conference Room #3 of the Bert J. Harris Agri-Civic Center, 4509 George Blvd., Sebring, FL. 33875. Sebring, Florida 33870. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum where the Bidders can familiarize themselves with the Specifications of the Project with County staff and the Engineer. The County will only accept Bid submittals from Bidders that are represented during the entire pre-Bid meeting and are signed in on the sign in sheet as primary Bidders. The public is invited to attend this meeting. Arrival after 3:00 P.M. will be noted on the sign-in sheet, and Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that were late. Each submittal shall include one (1) original, one (1) exact paper copy and one (1) exact electronic copy (CD or thumb drive) of the Bid submission packet. BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED t o the Purchasing Department, 4320 George Blvd., Sebring, FL 33875-5803 so as to reach that off ice no later than 4:00 P.M., W EDNESDAY; April 19, 2017, at which time they will be opened. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The BoardÂs Local Preference Policy (ÂLocal Preference PolicyÂŽ) will apply to the award of this ITB. The principal features of the Project are: Providing all labor, materials and equipment to accomplish the removal and disposal of the existing multi-zone air handler serv ing the first floor and associated roofmounted condensing units, mechanical room ductwork and heaters; installation of new split ÂDXÂŽ units, zone dampers, duct heaters, ductwork, and controls as required to complete a properly functioning HVAC system; cleaning o f existing ductwork and other items as noted on the construction drawings. The Board, does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact Pamela Rogers, ADA Coordinator at: 863-4026509 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: progers@hcbcc.org. Requests for C INVITATION TO BID14 C ART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. Board of County Commissioners, Highlands County, FL W ebsite: www.hcbcc.net March 26; April 2, 2017 2000EMPLOYMENT HELPWANTED2001 Appliance Service Person Wanted; Must be Experienced. Apply in person:ABC Appliance, 13611 Hwy 98, Sebring. Call Center RepresentativeSebring call center looking for P/T customer service representative w/call center experience, professional telephone etiquette, & basic computer skills. Applicant must be selfmotivated & organized w/ ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Available days/ nights/weekends. Apply in person: 135 E. Center Ave., Sebring Harpprogram.org Exp., reliable worker to run zero turn mower, line trimmer, blower for Sebring lawn company. 863-385-6768 G R O VE ME C HANI C Consolidated Citrus, LP seeks an experienced mechanic at our Lake Placid Gove location. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience prefer ably in and agricultural setting. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) Plan with a generous company contribution. Interested applicants please call (863) 443-9242. H eart l an d I nsu l at i on. I nsu l at i on installer AND shower door installer. Clean drivers license. Apply 2905 SR 17 N Sebring. Handyman Wanted A handyman is needed to work on rental units in Highlands Co., FL 863-2439191 (call or text); or email mike@mypeaceland.com Hi g hl an d s C ounty BCC Job Postings: ChildrenÂs Advocacy Center Counselor (1076)PG-111 $38,640.23-$59,892.36Position closes: Until Filled Finish Equipment Operator/Grader (0915)PG-110 $36,112.37-$55,974.17Position closes: Until Filled Assistant County Attorney (1049)PG-120 $71,038.49$110,109.67Position closes: Until Filled Paramedic (0829)PG-204 $31,800.60 -$49,290.93Position closes: Until Filled Laborer (0908) PG-101 $19,642.74$30,446.24 Position closes: 3/27/2017 Custodian (0904) PG$21,017.73-$32,577.48 Position closes: 3/31/2017 For minimum qualifications and a full job description visit us on our website at www.hcbcc.net. In order to be considered for employment with Highlands County BCC you must complete our employment application. EOE/VET Pref/Drug Free Workplace. Immediate Openings Across Highlands County!COMFORT KEEPERS is hiring part-time Caregivers, CNA, and HHA. We offer training and flexible scheduling for Day, Night, and Overnight shifts, 7 days a week. Apply onlineat https://cklakeland. clearcareonline.com/apply or email: melissamedeiros@ comfortkeepers.com 2013 CK Franchising, Inc. Most offices independently owned and operated. HHA#299992766 P art-t i me truc k d r i ver f or l oca l route, CDL C edorsement, able to lift 40 lbs. Send resume to Highlands News-Sun, 207 Circle ParkDr.,Sebring33870; Box1 HELPWANTED2001 MEDICAL CODER BILLER INSTRUCTOR (PT) Open until filled. Please visit http://sfsc.interviewexchange.com for detailed position announcement. 863-784-7132. EA/EO. SELL FOR FREE!!For items less than $500 Email to: freeads@newssun.com Please include your name, address & phone number PRIVATE PARTY ONLY 60 wor k ers nee d e d f or M argaret Mondragon for watermelon harvesting, from 4/10/17 to 5/20/17, workers will be paid $ 35.00 + per bus, but will be guaranteed $11.12 per hour, job location is in Cen tral Florida, this job opportunity is temporary, 36 hours per week guaranteeing at least Â3/4ÂŽ of the time offered, free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day, transporta tion and subsistence expenses to the work site will be provided by the employer upon comple tion of the 50% of the work con tract, tools, equipment and supplies will be provided at no cost, Job order holding office is at 107 East Madison St Tallahas see, FL 32399 job order 10387238 Fast Paced Landscape Company ISO Experienced Tree Trimmer Full Time~Valid DriverÂs Lic.~Must Pass Drug Test Competitive Hourly Wages Opportunity for GrowthTo Apply:Call 863-453-7300 RRO & SPOTTER Hardee County Solid Waste Landfill. $23,157.46 $31,922.82 + benefits HS Diploma or GED. Class E FL DL required /preferred is FL A or B CDLÂs. Complete description w/ applic @ www.hardeecounty.net. HR, 205 Hanchey Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873 Ph. (863) 7732161. Position open until filled. Class A CDL/Equip. OperatorMechanical skills; clean driverÂs record. 863-382-1228aoutbackholding@gmail.com EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Hardee County BOCC Road & Bridge Dept. $23,157.46$31,922.82+ benefits. Knowledge of general practices applied in maintenance and operation of light and heavy construction equipment. HS Diploma or GED w/ valid FL Class ÂBÂŽ CDL. Job description & application @ www.hardeecounty.net. HR, 205 Hanchey Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873. 863-773-2161. Position open until filled. 2000EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONAL2010 Building Trades Instructor HBI is currently seeking a full-time Building Construction Technology instructor for its program in Avon Park. HS diploma or equivalent is required. Must have at least five (5) years of experience in the building trades. The ability to work with young adults aged 16-24 is needed. Competitive salary and full benefits offered, including paid leave. To view a full job description and apply, visit www.hbi.org EOE/AA/M/F/D/V PROFESSIONAL2010 Are you Looking for a Career in Insurance? Commercial lines position for licensed insurance CSR. Commercial lines experience preferred but will consider candidate with personal lines experience. Job requires strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, experience in MS Word and Excel, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidate is self-motivated and customer service oriented. Prior experience with Applied Systems a plus. Position requires 2-20 license. BachelorÂs degree preferred. Email resume to tmcgowin@wellsinsurance.com ADVERTISE! Advertising Account Executive Are you looking for a career with $40,000$55,000+ earnings potential? Are you ready for a career where you can make a difference in the community? Are you a people-person that enjoys socializing and networking at community events? The Highlands News-Sunis looking for Advertising Account Executive ready to join a winning team of professionals. WeÂre looking for good people who want an exciting career with a growing media company. Experience is preferred, but weÂre willing to train the right person. We need people who really care about their community and the businesses that make our local economy tick. Our Advertising Account Managers work closely with the local business owners to provide powerful advertising campaigns that deliver results. We Offer:$25,000 per year salary, plus commissionsPaid Time Off (PTO)Health & Dental Insurance401(k)TrainingAdvancement OpportuntiesDonÂt miss this opportunity to interview for a career as an Advertising Account Executive at the Highlands News-Sun. We are a drug and nicotine free workplace. Pre-employment drug/nicotine testing required. Send your resume to: Highlands News-Sun Attn: Ryan Danzey 207 Circle Park Drive Sebring, FL 33870or Email: ryan.danzey@highlands newssun.com PROFESSIONAL2010 BILLING/INSURANCE REP $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS Medical Data Systems, Inc. is recruiting for an insurance representative that will be responsible to conduct telephone follow-up on previously billed hospital/physician claims and request billing of new insurance discovery. Preferred healthcare experience but willing to train. Must understand the insurance process & have good communication skills. Excellent benefits, the pay rate commensurable with experience & includes bonus. Please email resume to: ddaly@meddatsys.com or Fax to 863-3828062. CLASSIFIED ADSSELL MEDICAL2030 OAKS AT AVON Is Hiring CNAs Full/PartTime, all shifts. Apply at 1010 Hwy 27N Avon Park or fax resume to Tammy Padilla at 863-453-5308. LPN/RN All Shifts Sign-On Bonus! Apply online atwww.palmsofsebring.com Oaks at Avon HIRING LPNs Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Career Advancement Opportunities All Eligible Applicants will be Interviewed Directly. Highly Competitve Salaries Readers Choice Award Facility Apply at 1010 US Hwy 27 N., Avon Park or fax resume to Tammy Padilla at 863-453-5308 MEDICAL2030 Medical Assistant Needed Full-Time for busy medical practice in Sebring. AA degree preferred. Email resumes to recruitment@aiod.net Busy Pediatrics practice in Highlands County, FL seeks Full-Time Experienced Bilingual Receptionist / Biller / Medical Assistant. Spanish preferred; Excellent Benefits; Salary commensurate with Experience. Please fax resumes to 863-471-9340 or call 863-382-0566. Receptionist Needed Full-Time for busy medical practice in Sebring. Email resumes to recruitment@aiod.net Oaks at Avon SIGN ON BONUS New WagesReaders Choice Award Facility HIRING RNs Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Flexible Shifts Available Career Advancement Opportunities All Eligible Applicants will be Interviewed Directly. Apply at 1010 US Hwy 27 N., Avon Park or fax resume to Tammy Padilla at 863-453-5308 Tech needed for fast paced ASC Willing to train Please fax resume to 863-471-6834 RESTAURANT/ HOTEL2040 Dutchers Diner Now HiringExperienced Cooks & Servers. Apply in person at 1012 W. Main St., Avon Park. SKILLED TRADES2050 WANTED: EXPERIENCED CABINET BUILDER/INSTALLER Well established Kitchen & Bath business seeking experienced cabinet builder/installer with excellent carpentry skills. Apply in person at 19 Ranier Dr., Lake Placid, call 863-4650033 or email resume to: awirth@marlinmarble.com
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Sunday, March 26, 2017 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | D7 www.highlandsnewssun.com GENERAL2100 Large wholesale plant nursery. Organized individual to assist with fulfilling plant orders for existing customer base. Plant knowledge a plus, but not necessary. Must have great customer service skills, and have an attention to details. Speak both English & Spanish, but not a deterrent to filling the position. Please call 863-773-6662. Roofer with repair experience and own tools. Must be familiar with the Highlands County area & have valid driverÂs license with good driving record & able to pass drug test. Drug free company. Apply in person, T. M. Scott, Inc. 44 Commercial Blvd, Lake Placid. 863-465-7737. S en i or gent l eman l oo ki ng f or live-in only Health Care Provider, private quarters provided, must have drivers lic 863-214-4942 6000 MERCHANDISE GARAGE SALES 6012 Get BIGGER RESULTS with a News-SunGarage Sale AdONLY $22 for 4 lines......! Call 863-385-6155 in Highlands County L a k e Pl ac id M ov i ng sa l e S at Sun 3/25-26, 8-4, 3557 Snipe Lane. Furn, clothes, collectibles, dishes, kids toys, books, dolls. S e b r i ng, F r i S at & S un, 7 a2 p, 2010 Village Grove Blvd., nex t to Sebring Diner, clothes, electronics, furniture, books & more, somethin g for ever y one!! S e b r i ng, F r i S at, S un, 8 a3 p, 1222 Viburnum Dr., off Hwy 66 Spring Clean Out fish tank, some tools, household & more Sebring, Sat & Sun 8a -?, 718 Corvette Ave, Estate Sale entire house, all must go! SEWING6026 S ew i ng M ac hi ne, o ld er, i n oa k cabinet, $25.00-863-414-4734 S ewing Machine, S inger, model 1411, slant needle, auto bobbin refill, may need to be serviced, $25-863-446-1009 DOLLS6027 2 A mer i can Gi r l D o ll h orses, $55 both, 863-458-3742. A mer i can Gi r l s i ze h orse, $35 863-458-3742. HOUSEHOLD GOODS6030 A nt i que T ea C art, $300 00 863-699-0312 Bone C hina, Mikasa, f loral elegance pattern service for 8 & all serving pcs, perfect cond., only used twice-$500-863-382-8166 B rea d B a k er Pl us, R ege l custom, $10.00 863-699-2886 Bread Machine, ABM1 00 2 Webilt, works well, $20.00-863 699-0582 C hina, vintage Homer Laughlin, 6 pc. set w/3 bowls & platter, $100.00 949-413-3706. C onvect i on B rea d M ac hi ne, Wel Bilt, $20.00-812-945-7828 C ore ll e Bl ue D us k P attern sugar,creamer, gravy boat, Salt & Pepper, $15, 863-382-4375 C oventon Di nnerware S et, service for 8, exc. cond., $15 863-212-1466/863-873-8460 Dehydrator w/extra trays, American Harvest $50.00, 336-409-4015 Di nnerware S et~ 24 pc M ar i Peacock dishes, service for 4. 24 pc., perfect condition, never used, $50.00 863-471-1904 D resser w / m i rror d es k an d chair, nightstand, light wood $350.00 (863) 465-2375 F a b r i c S teamer w / te l escop i ng pole, lge portable, smooth out wrinkles in clothes, drapes, etc. $55.00 obo 336-409-4015 G lasses ( 4 ) wildli f e, no. Ameri. moose, bald eagle, Amer. bison & humpback whale, never used, all for $10, 863-273-7625. N ew F on d ue, tota l set f or prep/serving, $8.00 863-6992886 HOUSEHOLD GOODS6030 Ne N SnClothing, Furn., Home Decor233 N. Ridgewood Dr. SebringT-F 10-4;Sat 10-2863-382-0551 Mi rrors (3) un f rame d one w/beveled edge, approx. 24ÂŽ x 36ÂŽ, good cond., $8.00 each 860-919-3922 (Sebring) O va l Mi rror, v i ntage 25ÂŽ D 37ÂŽ tall, gold-leaf trim, $100.00, 949-413-3706 P ower J u i cer, J ac k L a L anne $50.00 812-945-7828 Q ueen s i ze S ea l y B ac k S aver deluxe matt, exc cond. $75 (252) 452-0824 R oc ki ng Ch a i r, w hi te, $50 00 (863) 465-2375 S toneware C roc k v i ntage 6 gal., cobolt-leaf, $200.00 949 413-3706 W a ll Cl oc k S tar b urst, bl ac k face, gold numerals, 24ÂŽ diame ter, $40.00 949-413-3706 Wi c k er Ch a i r green $50 00 (865) 465-2375 Wi n d ow V a l ances (2) mauve w/scalloped hem; fully lined, covers 27 window approx. $15 obo 860-919-3922 (Sebring) HOLIDAYITEMS6031 Ch r i stmas T ree, 7 5 f t., pre lite, exc. cond., used only one Christmas, $50-863-382-8166 FURNITURE6035 2 bl ac k meta l b ar stoo l s w i t h beige cushions, 24ÂÂ, $15 each, 863-257-2842. B e d Ik ea meta l f rame w / woo d slats, twin size, $25.00 863 385-6749 B e d room set, queen s i ze, mattress, boxsprings, headboard, frame, dresser, $150, 252-452 0824. B e d room su i te $250 00 786457-3223 Bi g easy c h a i r, neutra l co l ors, like new, $100, 863-314-0345. B oo k s h e lf 5 s h e l ves, 28 x 71 x 12, $30.00 949-413-3706 B rass b e d & ra il s, queen s i ze, $75, 863-314-0345. B rass d es k l amp new $100 00 asking $40.00 863-784-0777 B urgan d y rec li ner, wa ll h ugger, excellent cond, $75, 863-273 7682. C ar d T a bl e~ i nc l u d es 4 c h a i rs. Only $40. 863-453-6510 Ch a i r, ant i que, orange w i t h arms and foot stool, $425.00 863-273-3731 Chi na C a b .so lid p i ne woo d g l w/wood frame drs on front & both sides, lge bottom dwr, top rope trim, $350-863-386-0140 Chi na ca bi net, ant i que pa i nte d beveled glass, good condition $80 pics available text (863) 633-9280. Must sell C onsole 5 2 x 3 1 x 1 2 moss green w/cream accents 2 doors w/shelves reduced $225 (772) 519-8824 Daybed, dresser, night stand & mirror, $150.00 for all 941 626-8332 Dining room glass top table & 6 chairs, $100, 252-452-0824. Dining table w /lea f and 6 chairs one w/arms, dark maple, exc, cond. $400. (863) 344-0017 Di n i ng T a bl e, 6 c h a i rs, 18ÂŽ extension, $300 949-413-3706 Dining table, round 4 0 ÂÂ, 4 chairs, leaf, good cond, light wood, $65, 863-452-2320. Di sp l ay ca bi net, li t, w /4 g l ass shelves, whitewash, exc. cond. 30W x 14D x 72H $95 (330) 364-6249 Dresser w/mirror, $ 15 0 obo 863-699-0312 End table with light $ 15 (260) 402-1287 E nterta i nment center, 4 a dj shlves, sliding shlf on end, 2 doors strge on bottom, storage for CD-s $75 (863) 344-0017 Florida style furniture, 17 pieces. Bedroom, dining room, living room. $900 OBO. 863385-3699. Fly Tying Desk, custom built $500.00 863-382-8166 Futon, like new, dark brown, $75, 863-381-9217. Gl ass top co ff ee ta bl e, lik e new, $40, 863-658-2075, 828-3615884. Hutch, pine, lighted, excellent condition-$450 863-382-8166 Lucite table, chair & f loor lamp, $399, 772-971-0707. FURNITURE6035 I ta li an L eat h er S o f a~ d ar k b ur gundy. Left & right side reclin ers. Great cond. Cost $1,100 asking $350. 863-414-8271 Ki ngs i ze mattress & b oxspr i ngs, w/frame, $100 OBO, 239-2460049. L ane ce d ar c h est w /l oc k an d keys, maple. $75 (863) 3440017 L azy b oy rec li ners, hi s an d h ers, light blue, $125 each (260) 402-1287 Li v i ng room set, rattan so f a & chair, end tables, lamps, $175, 252-452-0824. L oveseat, fl ora l pr i nt, b e i ge, brown, light turquoise, very good cond, $60, 863-385 1615. P at i o ta bl e~ w /4 pa dd e d chairs, excellent cond, $125, 440-842-9028. Q ueen s i ze T empurpe di c b e d brand new never used, head & foot elevate, paid $5000, sell $3000 OBO, 863-273-7682. Rattan matching so f a, chair, din ing table w/6 chairs $300 OBO (252) 452-0824 R oc k er, T e ll Ci ty, $60 863 458 3742. S au d er C omputer D es k w /2 drawer file cabinet, $40.00, 863-214-5026 Sl eeper S o f a, l ove seat, c h a i r & 4 pillows, mint green microfiber, exc. cond., $400.00 765-621-0319 S o f a $75 00 786 457 3223 S o f a b e d 6 hi g h b ac k never used, $200, 863-385-1615. S o lid oa k en d ta bl e w i t h d rawer, excellent cond, $50, 863-658 2075, 828-361-5884. S torage Ch est w / go lf mot if solid pine wood, 40ÂŽx 18ÂŽx 15ÂŽT design is wood-burning on top w/color, $275 863-386-0140 S tu d ent D es k w /7 d rawers, $35.00 812-945-7828 S w i ve l roc k er, li g h t bl ue, goo d cond, $40, 863-385-1615. T a bl es (2) f o ldi ng 30ÂŽ x 60ÂŽ $35.00 863-273-3731 T an d ua l rec li n i ng l oveseat, good condition $125.00 863 382-8852 T e l ep h one S tan d v i ntage, table/seat/storage, $110.00 863-699-0582 Thomasville 2 cushioned so f a, royal blue, decorator pillows, excellent cond, $150, 863-2737682. TV C a bi netli g h t woo d con sealed wheels/retractable doors lower storage, fits 42ÂŽ TV, $75.00-860-919-1777-Sebring T wo b rass rem b ran d t li v i ng room lamps, new $600.00 ask ing $60.00 863-784-0777 U n i que d es i gner di n i ng room set, 8 pcs, black & zebra print, thick beveled glass top on tulip base, $399, 772-971-0707. U t ili ty C a bi net f or ki tc h en, 2 shelves/bottom storage, 26 x 31 x 20, on rollers, $30.00 949-413-3706 We Buy/Sell Clean Used Furniture. Best Prices in Town!Sebring Furniture,325 N. Ridgewood Dr.863-386-1119 White wicker chair $ 45 (863) 446-1306 or (863) 446-2432 Wi c k er 3 d rawer c h est w / sw i ve l top for TV, excellent cond, $125, 863-273-7682. Wicker glass top table and 4 chairs with cushions. $ 150.00 863-453-6510 W oo d ki tc h en ta bl e, 2 w hi te chairs, drop leaf, good cond, $65, 863-658-2075, 828-3615884. W ood Rocker, $3 5. 00 8 1 2945-7828 W roug h t i ron g l ass entry ta bl ewith morror $85.00 863-453 6510 ELECTRONICS6038 A nt Tuner, MFJ 969 -very good condition $115-(863) 699-5475 TV/STEREO/RADIO6040 M otoro l a T a lk a b out T5720 5Mile, 22 channel Two-Way Radio (Pair) charger & extra batteries incl. EC, $35.00-863-273-7625 P eavy A mp, o ld er, very goo d condition $70 OBO pics available must sell. text (863) 633 9280 TV 20 ÂŽ Panasonic color tv, table model, $25-863273-3731 TV/STEREO/RADIO6040 TV stan d bl ac k w /d oors, goo d cond. 48W x 20D x 24H $30 OBO (330) 364-6249 TV s 43 Vi z i o HD $200 32 Polaroid HD $100. Excellent. OBO. (863) 531-0061. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT6060 C anon D av id 340 l aser pr i nter, $40, 724-970-6597. C omputer D es k a l um i num w/clear top, pull out keyboard, excellent condition, $30.00 (863) 314-0283 C omputer fl at b e d scanner HP 3670 with power supply &USB cable. $20.00 863-314-9249 C omputer M on i tor, HP f1703 with power supply, speakers and VGA cable, $20.00 863 314-9249 HP computer, Windows 7, 922 giggs, wireless mouse, keypad & tower, brand new 23 touch screen monitor, less than year old, $400. Bose speakers optional, 863-273-7682. CLOTHING/ JEWELRY/ ACCESSORIES 6065 A r i at N ew b oots, women  s s i ze 7, black base, brown stitching on top $149 new asling $110.00 863-704-0777 A r i at N ew western b oots, s i ze 7, brown base, neutral with stitching on top, $125.00 863784-0777. A r i at N ew western b oots, s i ze 9.5, black with stitching on black top, $199 new, asking $125.00 863-784-0777 A r i at N ew western b oots, s i ze 9.5, brown base, red brown top with stitching $199 new asking $125.00 863-704-0777 H ar l ey T s hi rts l ge, s h ort s l eeve, good condition from various lo cations $30 for all 8 shirts. (563) 505-6764 J ust i n cow b oy b oots, new, s i ze 10-D, tan, all leather $50 (cost $150) (563) 505-6764 M en  s ÂM asters ÂŽ go lf s hi rt sz medium. like new, all tags $20.00 obo (863) 655-3768 M otorcyc l e j ac k et, bl ac k XL good cond, $45, 239-2460049. ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES6070 1945 s i gna l corps generator, working antique. $200 OBO (863) 243-1700 A nt i que ma h ogany c l aw f oot p i e crust table, $100, 724-9706597. Antique oak curved glass china cabinet, $300, 724-970-6597. A nt i que oa k o ffi ce c h a i r, $60 724-970-6597. Antiques WantedArt Glass, Pottery, Old Paintings, Sports, Military, Fishing & Hunting Antiques.812-535-1400 B u d we i ser j ac k et $30 (317) 395-4196 D a l e E arn h ar d t, J r j ac k et N o. 8 $50. (317) 395-4196 D a l e E arn h ar d t, J r. j ac k et N o. 8 $50. (317) 395-4196 P a i r o f ant i que press b ac k chairs, $50, 724-970-6597. Pocket Watch w/stand, Timber Wolf, Franklin Mint, beautiful detail, chain/case incl., EC must see -$150-863-273-7625 Porcelain Boy Doll, 1 990 Âs Norman Rockwell ÂScotty plays SantaÂŽ never removed from box $20.00 obo (863) 655-3768 P orce l a i n B oy D o ll D an b ury Mint ÂJimmyÂŽ Engineer w/train by Elke Hutchens, NR from box $20.00 obo (863) 655-3768 P orce l a i n D o ll 1990 s H am il ton Collection, ÂFirst PartyÂŽ by Maude Humphrey Bogart, NRFB $20.00 obo (863) -655-3768 Q u il t S un B onnet B a b y, per f ect condition, beautiful, never used $200.00, 863-471-1904 Victorian marble top table, $300, 724-970-6597. MUSICAL6090 1879 pump organ, b eaut if u l wood work, $500, 863-4653810. A MP S tands (2) $20 00 8 1 2945-7828 MUSICAL6090 C rate, 9 c h anne l PA amp, $150.00 812-945-7828 El ectr i c G u i tar, Ib anexz RX170 w/Rocktron R-10 practice amp, $70.00 863-444-9179 O rgan, W ur li tzer 4100 ser i es w/bench, 46x24x36H, mahogany, $200 949-413-3706 O vat i on h o ll ow b o d y e l ec. gu i tarbass,mid,treble,gain cntrls, blk w/pearl/brn.Ovation leafing hrd case $500 (863) 784-0777 P eavy K ey B oar d A mp, 3 channel, $100 812-945-7828 S pea k ers (2) w /2 spea k er stands, all for $100.00 812 945-7828 MEDICAL6095 A ir S ep Freestyle Level 5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator ~ incl. case, charging station & 2 batt. + internal batt. Set up req. $1,100. 863-658-1706 H ear i ng Aid s~ P a id $2 500 w ill sell for $250. 863-471-6298 M o bili ty P ower Ch a i r, I nvacare Pronto M51, new batteries, looks & runs perfectly $500 (863) 381-7330 P ower Ch a i r Lif t, P r id e, lik e new, $300.00-863-655-2523 Sh opr id er smart i e compct power chr manual & charger. Grt cond. deliver within 20 mi of Sebring $400 (804) 986-3482 Wh ee l c h a i r, f a i r con d $65 239 246-0049. GOLFACCESSORIES6125 6 G o lf cart t i res, 8 i nc h w i t h r i ms $15.00 each or all for $75.00 .863-655-3556 C a ll away 56 d egree M ac k Daddy Sand Wedge, R design, tour design, used 1 season $60 new $30 (863) 784-0777 G o lf b a ll s, great f or s h agg i ng, no cut balls, 100 for $10.00, 863-414-0268 G o lf Cl u b s, ant i que, H ogan Apex II irons, (1-wedge), $75.00 or $9 per iron 269-615-1710 G o lf Cl u b s, M c G regor T ourny 4,6,7,8, irons, $11 per iron, Fuzzy Zoellar 1iron, $11.00 269-615-1710 G o lf G r i ps, $1 00 & up, go lf club Shafts, new & used, call after 5pm, 863-382-9244 G o lf S tan d h o ld s 2 putters & 2 balls, 25ÂŽW x 34ÂŽH, 1 bottomdrawer, cabinet door above, solid wd, $225-863-386-0140 N ew H ar d B o d y SKB go lf c l u b carrying case, used once, was $239.00 new, asking $125.00 863-784-0777. Ti t l e i st 56 d egree BV 56 11 Vokey design-spin milled SM4 Sand Wedge, used 1 season $65 new $30 (863)-784-0777 EXERCISE/ FITNESS6128 C ar di o Glid e, W es l o, average cond, adjustable strengths, $40.00 obo 863-699-6697 Elliptical Trainer Proform XP $200.00 obo 863-214-5026 S c h w i nn e lli pt i ca l exerc i se machine, $95, 863-414-2345. S moot h Fi tness E xerc i se Bik e, V390, programmable levels, Bluetooth, set for incumbent or regular, $185 cash only, top of the line, 863-202-0127 S tepper, 3 t i er, exc. con d ., $50.00 obo 863-699-6697 Treadmill, Prof orm 745 CS i-fit, sacrifice $150.00 obo 863699-6697 T rea d m ill wor k s, nee d s an a d j ustment, good for dogs, $25, 863-458-3742. SPORTINGGOODS6130 Bi nocu l ars, WWII Bi s l ey JH Steward, in case, good cond., $95.00 863-382-9355 C amp S tove, s i ng l e b urner, propane, Colman, great cond., original box, $10-443-523-2754 R a di o contro ll e d a i rp l ane, ap prentice trainer used 2 times $160 (330) 364-6249 FIREARMS ACCESSORIES6132 3 Dilli on di e sets comp l ete 38,357,45,like new, all for $450.00 new $715.00. 863 414-1900. Ammo 1 938 Nazi 8 x5 6 R ( ri f le ) 2-5 round clips in original box with documentation $15 (563) 505-6764 HUNTING& FISHINGSUPPLIES6133 2 N ew G L oom i s fi s hi ng ro d s, 6.5 long, medium weight, $145.00, 863-699-0014 3 S out h B en d S ea n S ur f sa l t water trolling poles w/reels, ex cellent condition $30 each (863) 401-2285 ABU G arc i a R evo SX B a i tcast reels RHT excellent condition $75 (863) 273-9384 Cl oseout 50% o ff ALL NEW Rods & Reels $9 to $48, 863-273-0807 Cl oseout a ll B uc k aroo Ji gs 12 pcs to a card, $10 per card, also 10 extension poles, $9.00 ea. 863-273-0807 T ac kl e b ox, Pl ano d e l uxe, l arge, lots of lures & tackle, 3 drawers plus, $35 OBO, 863-699-6697 BICYCLES/ TRICYCLES6135 26 men  s coaster bik e, exc cond, $60, 863-382-8852. 3 Bik e R ac k hi tc h mount, Yakima, $100 309-699-6335 8 men  s an d women  s bi cyc l es price from $25.00 to $55.00, 502-395-0989 Bi cyc l es, l a di es 26ÂŽ H u ff y & Schwinn-$45 ea. 863-699-0582 Bicycles2 S chwinn Legacy Beach Cruisers, good shape, some surface rust on handle barsboth $60 -734-368-3043 Bik e, 20ÂŽ f o ldi ng, bl ue, new seat, exc. cond., $40.00 863 382-9355 Bik e, l a di es TREK N av i gator, multi gears 26ÂŽ w/extras, exc. cond., $95 obo-863-382-4375 Bik e, men  s 26ÂŽ 3 spee d a l u minum frame $65.00 863-382 8852 Bik e, TREK l a di es 26ÂŽ N av i gator w/rear carrier & bell, exc. cond., $125.00-863-382-4375 Bl ue t h ree w h ee l bik e, n i ce condition 24 inch wheels, $125.00 863-351-3297. Kid s bik e, 20ÂŽ 7 spee d goo d shape, tires like new $15 (863) 402-2285 Ladies 26 ÂŽ bicycle as new $ 45 (863) 446-1306 or (863) 4462432 T run k M ount Bik e R ac k f or 2 bikes, like new, $25.00, call Joe 863-453-7636 PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEO6140 C amera, Mi no l ta F ree d om A ction 200M, $20-863-273-3731 LAWN & GARDEN6160 Bik e rac k hi tc h f or 2 bik es new never used $25.00, 772-5198824 Ch ar B ro il I n f rare d F ryer, great for chicken, whole turkeys beef-pork roast-ribs, exc. cond., little use, $40 863-451-6868 C ompost T um bl er, d rum s i ze is 30ÂŽL x 30ÂŽ dia., on stand w/hand crank-$50.00-336-409 4015 Folding C hairs (2) f or outside use, $5 for both-863-699-2886 G ar d en P at i o T a bl e, meta l 60 x 38 & 6 chairs, beige, $75.00 863-658-1636 G ar d en i ng G row Li g h ts, 1 1000 watt hood, light ballast & 1-400 watt hood, light ballast, $50 for all 863-381-2606 G as Mower, Troy Bilt sel f pro pelled, model TB230, $150.00 863-452-0820 H ome li te tree tr i mmer, e l ectr i c extendable $60.00 772-519 8824 H usqvarna Z ero T urn M ower 48ÂŽ cut, 24hp Kohler, 400 hrs, fab. deck, x-tra blades, tires. $2,500 obo. 863-873-7359 L awn M ower yar d mac hi ne b y MTD, 14.5hp lt, needs repairs $100.00 863-385-6749 L awn O rnament, cactus, so lid cement, 38ÂŽH, 23ÂŽW, weighs over 100lbs, $80.00 863-382 9355 L ea f bl ower / vacuum w i t h b ag, B&D, electric. $25.00, 772519-8824. PV C table/w umbrella and stand, 4 chairs, blue/white cushions. $250 (863)( 453-6510 Ridi ng M ower, T roy Bil t 48ÂŽ cut great cond.,$450.00 obo 863 446-0831 S napper r idi ng mower 10HP 30ÂŽ cut, as is $150 (863) 385 6518
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D8 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | Sunday, March 26, 2017 www.highlandsnewssun.com STORAGE SHEDS/ BUILDINGS6165 S torage s h e d 8f t x 10 f t, meta l $125. ( 260) 402-1287 BUILDING SUPPLIES6170 4 concrete rebar 5/ 8 inch x 8f t, 2 pieces of rebar 5/8 inch x4ft $15.00 for all. A lumium 8f t step ladder, gorilla HD, 250 cap, like new $60.00, 772-519-8824 C eramic wall tile 1 0 x14 Beige Travertine, 320 s/f, $300, 863441-1619. E xtens i on l a dd er, te l escope, ext to 10.5 ft, for RV, was $250.00 new, sell $75.00, 772-519 8824 HEAVY/CONST. EQUIPMENT6180 Â03 Mack RD688S~ 350hp, 10sp trans, tri-axle, AC, radio, air seat/cab, Pintle Hitch, 293,545 mi. $45k. 863-4439279/471-2750. TOOLS/ MACHINERY6190 30  porcelain King tile cutter, purchased new, lightly used, $275, 863-273-3717. C ompressor 5h p, 25 ga ll on, several air tools plust lots of ac cessories, too much to list, $475 OBO as package 863699-6697 C ra f tsman 10ÂŽ contractor ta bl e saw. $100.00 (863) 655-0414 G enerator, C ra f tsman 5600 watt AC generator, model #580.325600, manual incl., like new, $400.00-740-405-3376 G eneratorporta bl e 2h p, 900W brand new, $80 863-243-9556 G r i zz l y 10 ta bl esaw mo d e l G1023RLW, $1000. 15 planer Model G0453P, $800. 2hp dust collector Model G1029Z2P, $225, 772-708-8829. Masonry Bits, 57 all sizes to one inch, $50.00 obo 863 699-0312 Mi ter S aw, 10ÂŽ compoun d Chicago elec., very good cond. $50.00 443-523-2754 Power Inverter, S tanley 5 00 watt, never used, still in box, many uses, $35-863-273-7625 Skill saw 10 ta bl e saw, extra blades, stand with sawdust catcher w/extension, $75, 863699-6697 Tile saw, model MK47 0 pur chased new, lightly used, $150, 863-273-3717. T oo l B ox, m i n i metr i c & stan dard sockets & wrenches, universals & more, $50.00 obo 863-699-0312 work beach 5x 2 metal f rame wood top, $20.00 502-3304248 OFFICE/BUSINESS EQUIP./SUPLIES6220 A t i va s h re dd er 6 s h eet capac i ty as new $20 (863) 414-8095 D es k magna oa k lik e new 47L x 19 1/2W x 29 1/2H. $95 OBO (863) 414-8095 J et 6500A HP copy, scan, f ax, print,web function, orig. $150, sell for $95.00 OBO 870-5041762 DOGS6233 YORKIE MINIS CKC Absolutely Adorable & Healthy Great Selection, meet the parents! TEACUPS AVAILABLE Prices starting at $795. 941-773-0723 € 322-6709 minimagicyorkie.com Shih T zu pupp i es 2 ma l es $250 ea. Chihuahua puppies 2 males 2 females $150 ea. 863-4586666. LIVESTOCK6235 F res h B rown Chi c k en E ggs $3 doz; young roosters, $15 and up. 863-443-7657 H orse S a ddl e ~ goo d con di t i on $200. (863) 385-0670 PETSUPPLIES & SERVICES6236 2 l arge li ve an i ma l traps, $20 & $25, 863-655-5586, 863-4148088. P et T ax i l arge 27 x 17 x 15 $10.00 863-699-0470 APPLIANCES6250 30  G E electric range, almond color, excellent, $100, 252452-0824. B e i ge e l ectr i c smoot h top range and over the stove microwave, great shape $125.00 for both 937-747-3802 Eureka upright vacuum bagged / bagless totally reconditioned, 30 day guarantee. $25 (863) 402-2285 Used Appliances Up to 90 day warranty. LOCAL DELIVERY Call 863-655-4995 Fl at screen 40i nc h TV $100 00 786-457-3223 GE di s h was h er, a l mon d co l or, $75, 252-452-0824. 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BOATS7333 16 Sun Tracker pontoon, Merc 40hp 4 stroke eng, retractable cover, 1 yr old, anchor, radio, lights for night boating, $14,000, 330-338-4451. R u bb er ra f t3 person coca co l a motif, like new, aprox 7 x 4 $40 (863) 401-2285 MARINE SUPPLY & EQUIP.7338 Fi s h Fi n d er, E ag l e S upra P ro ID good cond., $15-443-523-2754 Fi s h Fi n d er, iB o bb er C asta bl e, NIB, software link incl., $50.00 443-523-2754 Fi s h Fi n d er, L owrance Eli te 7 NIB, $300.00 443-523-2754 G as B u dd y, 25 ga ll on, goo d condition, $25 863-840-0191 M ar i ne EQ D an f ort h anc h or 10 lbs. $10.00 (317) 395-4196 M ar i ne EQ O ut l aw 130 CM tu b e rider $30 (317) 395-4196 M otor G u id e tro lli ng motor, 34 LB thrust, plus battery, $50, 863-447-6373. 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CAMPERS/ TRAVELTRAILERS7370 2000 Cougar 5th Wh .~28Â, 1 slide, exc. cond. on lot at Lake Istokpoga w/covÂd boat dock $5,800 920-787-3540 2008 Coachman Pop-Up Camper~ Many extras, too many to mention! $3,850.863-385-7958 MOTOR HOMES/ RVs7380 Â06 Jayco Designer 5th WH~ 38 with 4 slides. Cen. AC/heat New awnings. Inc. TV, DVD, CD $18,999 obo. 336-657-2116 Â08 Ameri-Camp 5th Wheel~ 36Â, rear living area, 2 A/Cs, Sleep # Bed & plenty of storage $18k obo. 863-449-1247 2000 Cameo by Carriage~ 3 slides, new awning at Reflections on Silver Lk. Good cond! $8,900. 989-965-1563 2009 F orest Ri ver Si erra 5 t h wheel 36 with 3 slides. Good condition. Motivated seller, $16,000 neg. 812-564-3078. NEEDCASH? HaveAGarage Sale RV/CAMPER PARTS7382 RV B ra k e B u dd y~ N ee d s work; first $50 takes it. 860919-1777 (Sebring) RV S urge P rotector, 50 amp, all digital, like new, $225.00 863-655-3556 BOATS-POWERED9330 Al umacra f t J on B oat 12 w /8h p Nissan motor, custom cypress wood floor & trailer, swivel seat, $1200, 772-708-8829. MISC. BOATS9333 Old T own C anoe, Di scovery, 146K model, wicker seats, $375, 772-708-8829. Business Highlights Britain to start EU exit on March 29LONDON (AP) „ Britain will begin the process of leaving the European Union on March 29, starting the clock on two years in which to complete the most important negotiation for a generation. The letter that British Prime Minister Theresa May sends next week will plunge Britain into a period of intense uncertainty. Theme parks aiming to eliminate linesORLANDO „ At Universal Orlando ResortÂs new ÂRace Through New York Starring Jimmy FallonÂŽ ride, waiting in line has been replaced by lounging on couches and listening to a racy barber shop quartet sing until itÂs your turn to get on the ride. Universal is leading the theme-park charge into Âvirtual linesÂŽ that give visitors a host of options for exploring a park or watching live entertainment instead of the tedium of looking at someoneÂs back as you inch forward step by step to the thrill ride.ChinaÂs trading partners alarmed by food import controlsBEIJING „ ChinaÂs trading partners are bringing the top U.N. food standards of“cial to Beijing in a last-ditch attempt to persuade regulators to scale back plans to require intensive inspections of food imports „ including such low-risk items as wine and chocolate „ that Washington and Europe say could disrupt billions of dollars in commerce. The rule could in”ame tensions with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has promised to raise tariffs on imports from China, and the European Union.Guardian of Rockefeller fortune, philanthropy dies at 101NEW YORK „ David Rockefeller, the billionaire businessman and the last of his generation in a famous American family that taught its children that wealth brings great responsibility, has died at 101. RockefellerÂs spokesman says he died in his sleep Monday at his home in Pocantico Hills, New York. He was the grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller and the youngest of six children born to John D. Rockefeller Jr.YouTube investigating restrictions on gay-themed contentNEW YORK „ After several days of complaints, Google is hinting that it might have made a mistake in how it deems some gay-themed videos unsuitable for minors. The company says itÂs investigating. Several YouTube users, many of them have in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, have been complaining that their videos are categorized as ÂrestrictedÂŽ for no obvious reasons. „ The Associated Press
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You couldnÂt ask for a better acting coach than Julie Andrews. Throughout her 70-year career, the British icon has created indelible characters on stage ( My Fair Lady Camelot ), screen ( Mary Poppins The Sound of Music ) and the page ( The Very Fairy Princess childrenÂs books, co-written with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton). Now Andrews, 81, is sharing her passion for the arts on Net”ix with JulieÂs Greenroom (streaming now), which she executiveproduced with Hamilton, 54. The Oscar winner plays herself in the educational kids show, teaching a group of child puppets known as ÂGreeniesÂŽ (created by Jim HensonÂs Creature Shop) about the fundamentals of theater, including singing, dancing, improv and costumes. She gets a helping hand from her assistant, Gus (Giullian Yao Gioiello), and myriad guest stars in the 13episode series. Andrews and Hamilton talk about some of the most memorable visitors to the Greenroom IDINA MENZELThe Frozen actress pops in for the “rst episode to introduce the Greenies to dierent types of plays and invite them on a “eld trip to BroadwayÂs Wicked for which she won a best-actress Tony Award playing the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba. Menzel Âis such an arts advocate herself,ÂŽ Hamilton says. ÂShe runs this wonderful outreach program for urban girls (A Broader Way), providing them with the means through the arts to “nd their voices, so that was just a natural “t.ÂŽ Plus, ÂI do not know one kid that isnÂt singing (songs from) Frozen ,ÂŽ Andrews says. ALEC BALDWINSaturday Night Live Âs Donald Trump impersonator in chief sheds the blond comb-over to teach the Greenies about acting and share a song with Andrews. ÂHe was very proud to be singing,ÂŽ she says. ÂHe had just “nished a duet with Barbra Streisand (for her album, Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway ), so I had heavy competition.ÂŽ The original tune Âis a tribute to what you do when you act, and we keep topping each other. ItÂs great fun. HeÂs brilliant ROBERT DEUTSCH, USA TODAYJulie Andrews, above right, and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, are the creators of Net”ixÂs new childrenÂs series, JulieÂs Greenroom which teaches kids about theater. ALI GOLDSTEIN, NETFLIXFAMOUS PEOPLE WHO STOP BY JULIE ANDREWS ÂGREENROOM 5Arts friends help teach kids about theater in new series Patrick RyanUSA TODAY TELEVISIONv STORY CONTINUES ON 2U DVD/BLU-RAYPlan your week in entertainment with these highlights and pop-culture milestones:TUNE IN:Rebel ,starring Danielle Mon Truitt,premieres Tuesday on BETat 10 ET/PT.The series follows Oakland police officerturned-private investigator Rebecca ÂRebelÂŽ Knight, who is caught between Âfamily loyalty and the fraternity in blue.ÂŽ ... Also airing is the series “nale of Bones Tuesdayat 9 ET/PTon Fox. VIEW:Out Tuesdayis Hidden Figures ,with Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencerand Janelle Mone, about female AfricanAmerican mathematicians and the U.S. space program. ... Also out: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them .LISTEN:Nelly FurtadoÂs sixth studio album, The Ride ,is out on Friday... Also out Friday, country star Trace Adkins latest album, SomethingÂs Going On .He is currently on tour to supportthe album. GO TO: The ZookeeperÂs Wife opens nationwide Friday.The “lm stars Jessica Chastain as Antonina abiski,whosaved hundreds of peopleduring the German invasion of Poland. TV STREAMFILM MUSICWATCH:In Harlots ,premiering on Hulu on Wednesday,Samantha Morton stars as brothel owner Margaret Wells. ... Available Friday on Net”ix, 13 Reasons Why ,about a teen probing a classmateÂs suicide. Compiled by Mary Cadden HOPPER STONE, 20TH CENTURY FOX ANNE MARIE FOX, FOCUS FEATURESCALENDAR U S A S NA P S H O T S Bumpy r o ad s, t ak e m e h o m e SO UR C E A m e ri c an S oc i et y o f C ivil E ngin ee r s 2 0 1 7 infra st ru ct ur e r e p o r t c ard57% o f roads in C onnecticut a re in poor condition, more than any other state S ARA WI SE AN D PAUL TRAP U S A T OD A Y You can go Mid-Mod mad in P alm Springs, 3UTHE ARRIVE HOTEL BY CHRIS MILLER,IMAGINE IMAGERY U SA T O D A Y LIFE MAR C H 2 6, 20 1 7
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Corrections & Clarifications IF YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL: SAVED BY THE BELLSpend some time with Zack, A.C., Screech, Lisa, Kelly and Jessie. Although it premiered in 1989, there are few shows that de“ne the Â90s as well as Saved By the Bell from the fashion to the humor to ZackÂs giant brick cellphone.Stream Saved By the Bell on Hulu.ON STREAMINGThe Â90s are alive and well and coming to a movie theater near you. Nostalgia gets a multimillion-dollar shot at the box office with the reboot of Power Rangers the superhero childrenÂs series that premieredin 1993.In honor of it being Âmorphin timeÂŽ again, USA TODAYÂs Kelly Lawler rounded up five kids shows you should binge-watch.Relive the Â90s with these kids shows IF YOUÂRE INTO SUPERHEROES: BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIESThere are so many Batmen, you may wonder why weÂre suggesting an animated version from the Â90s. But this is one of the best. Few shows or movies capture the essence of the character, and its Joker (Mark Hamill) is nearly as good as Heath LedgerÂs.Stream Batman: The Animated Series on Amazon.IF YOU LOVE A FOOTBALL HEAD: HEY ARNOLD!It was hard to realize how special Hey Arnold! was as a child. The diverse show may have had its fantastical kid-friendly elements (the ”ood of the elementary school comes to mind), but it routinely covered real-world issues with a deft hand, from body image issues to bullying, even agoraphobia.Stream He y Arnold! on Hulu.IF YOU LOVE THE FUNNIE: DOUGThe show, which follows Doug Funnie on his teen escapades, has humor that holds up when youÂre an adult. And if youÂre in search of a costume for Halloween this year, Quailman is a good choice.Stream Doug on Hulu. IF YOU LOVE CHEESY FUN: MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERSHereÂs where it all started. The slightly ridiculous teenage superheroes may have slick metal suits now, but in the original incarnation they wore polyester and battled villains with the worldÂs worst makeup „ though the low-budget silliness of the show is all part of the fun.Stream Mighty Morphin Power Rangers on Net”ix.MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS BY SABAN INTERNATIONAL SERVICES; HEY ARNOLD! BY PARAMOUNT PICTURES; SAVED BY THE BELL BY JORDAN LA ZIC, NBC in it, because heÂs a wonderful impersonator anyway, so heÂs suddenly doing one character and then another and another, and explaining how you can be anything when you act.ÂŽSARA BAREILLES The Brave singer „ making her Broadway debut March 31 in Waitress which she scored „ comes to the greenroom in an episode to teach the students about lyrics and songwriting. ÂSheÂs a lovely lady,ÂŽ Andrews says. Adds Hamilton: ÂThe song that she teaches them and sings on the show ended up being the theme song for the whole series; itÂs so great. The idea is that they write this song with her help.ÂŽ DAVID HYDE PIERCEThe Frasier alum appears in the seasonÂs penultimate episode, ÂThe Mess Rehearsal,ÂŽ in which he leads the Greenies last dress rehearsal before the curtain goes up. ÂThatÂs one of my favorite episodes because of his dry humor,ÂŽ Hamilton says. ÂItÂs a classic trope in the theater that the “nal rehearsal before opening night is a disaster. ItÂs good luck.ÂŽ Adds Andrews: ÂIf you have a good dress rehearsal, it doesnÂt bode well for the opening.ÂŽ Pierce Âwas a lovely man to work with. He is so funny.ÂŽ CAROL BURNETTThe Emmy-winning comedy icon (and HamiltonÂs godmother) is the only Greenroom guest star to play a character: Mrs. Edna Brightful, a wealthy theater patron who stops by in the season “nale. ÂShe is coming to assess the production and the theater to see if itÂs worthy of a grant from her esteemed foundation,ÂŽ Hamilton says. Burnett is Âa great friend and it was an absolute natural ask on my part,ÂŽ Andrews says. ÂI couldnÂt think of anyone better. Hopefully if the show gets picked up (for Season 2), sheÂll be back.ÂŽA-list artists drop inv CONTINUED FROM 1UPHOTOS BY ALI GOLDSTEIN, NETFLIXDavid Hyde Pierce leads the “nal dress rehearsal of the puppets original production. Julie, Sara Bareilles and JulieÂs assistant Gus (Giullian Yao Gioiello) give the children songwriting lessons. Edna Brightful (Carol Burnett) visits the theater. 2U S A T O DAY LIFE SUNDAY,MARCH26,2017
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PALMSPRINGS, CALIF.Jaime Kowal left Vancouver for Palm Springs in 2012, deciding to move to this southern California paradise almost on a whim. ÂI came for Christmas vacation and never left,ÂŽ she says. Afreelance photographer, she decided to channel her creative spirit into being an entrepreneur of another sort. She founded The Desert Collective, which in three years has grown to include a coffee house, tiki barand boutique accommodations. SheÂs not stopping there. A yoga retreat in nearby Joshua Tree also is in the works. ÂThereÂs a lot of culture. We have a lot of entrepreneurial friends,ÂŽ Kowal says over wine at Ernest Coee, one of her properties. ÂItÂs a new generation that has seen the potential of the architecture and history. ItÂs a new wave.ÂŽ Palm Springs once was known as a desert playground for retirees and Hollywood celebrities of abygone era. Now, a new crop of entrepreneurs is reviving the community with restaurants, hotels, boutiques and art galleries. This town of 46,000 is a beaming example of Mid-century modern architecture. The Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center highlights the town as a go-to place for design bus. Each year, the city plays host to Modernism Week, an 11-day festival celebrating Mid-century modern design, architecture, art and culture. This winter, the festival drew 97,000 participants, an increase of more than 25% over last year. ÂItÂs much of what put Palm Springs back on the map,ÂŽ says Robert Imber, an architectural enthusiast and tour guide and executive producer of the documentary Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs ÂPalm Springs became the mecca of modernism. ƒ People have some kind of a bond or anity for modernism.ÂŽ An eort to preserve buildings from the 1930s and 1970s became the focus of the community. Notable homes include the Edgar Kaufmann house,by architect Richard Neutra built for the Pittsburgh department store millionaire in the 1940s. The southeast part of town is where Howard Hughes built his tri-level mini-estate. The Alexander Estate, more commonly known as Âthe house of tomorrow,ÂŽ is where Elvis Presley spent his time o in the 1960s. Even the townÂs Visitors Center is a popular spot for architectural bus, as it is housed in a 1965 gas station designed by Albert Frey. The Architecture and Design Center is one of the most recent success stories. Housed in a building designed by E. Stewart Williams in 1961, it was originally used as the Santa Fe Federal Savings and Loan. The art museum purchased it in 2011. Prominent members of the local community, including fashion designer Trina Turk, donated funds to restore it. The result: a 13,000 squarefoot glass-and-steel building with ”oor-to-ceiling windows. Parts of the original building were restored, including the terrazzo ”oor and the bank vault door. ÂItÂs a great preservation story,ÂŽ Imber says. ÂIt was a major, major win.ÂŽ Another win has been the development of the Uptown Design District, a growing retail area with about 60 boutiques and art galleries housed in historic buildings. Turk, who dresses celebrities such as Halle Berry, opened her colorful and whimsical ”agship store in the district in 2002. She has since expanded it to include a menÂs store and a furnishings shop. Walk around and the word ÂmodernÂŽ pops out from many of the awnings. Woody Shimko, who owns the Woodman/Shimko gallery on North Palm Can y on Drive, sees the scene surging, ÂItÂs changing big time and itÂs only going to get better.ÂŽ The city is expanding thanks to “rms such as Chris Pardo Design: Elemental Architecture, which is working on a new Kimpton Hotel. Pardo also is the co-founder of the Arrive Hotel, one of the newest, hippest properties in the city. The property spans nine buildings, with Mid-century modern roofs designed to echo the adjacent mountain ridges. Pardo chose materials such as rusted steel, wood and concrete to re”ect the desert landscape. The pool area has cabanas and “re pits. In a hint of playfulness, there also is a bocce court and ping pong tables. In addition, there is a full-service restaurant called Reservoir, a coee house and an ice cream shop. ThereÂs no front desk. Guests check in at the bar and get their drinks of choice. To make requests, they text-message the sta. The complex has transformed aonce-desolate block. ÂWe saw an opportunity to do this and make a big dierence,ÂŽ say Pardo, 38. He also designed KowalÂs Ernest Coeeand the Bootlegger Tikiin the same complex. He found a Âlarge group of architectural fanaticsÂŽ in Palm Springs. Many restaurateurs also are getting into the hotel business. Tara Lazar owns F10 Creative, which has four restaurants and a hotel. Alcazar Palm Springs is a 34-room boutique hotel with sleek dcor, a pooland garden courtyard. ÂWe take food a lot more seriously now,ÂŽ Lazar says. ÂThereÂs a more sophisticated demographic and people care more these days.ÂŽ At Sparrows Lodge, chef Gabriel WooÂsfamily dinners are consistently booked. ÂItÂs up and coming,ÂŽ he says of the town and the food scene. ÂIÂm hopin g to ride that wave.ÂŽ CHRIS MILLER, IMAGINE IMAGER Y PALM SPRINGS FINDSBRIGHT FUTUREIN MODERNIST PASTThe former getaway to the stars is home to anew growth spurt Nancy TrejosUSA TODAY JAIME KOWALThe Arrive Hotel was designed to re”ect the mountain atmosphere in Palm Springs.ÂA new generation has seen the potential of the architecture and history.ÂŽJaime KowalThe winners of the 10Best Readers Choice Awards for Best Beer Scene are in. Nominees in the contest, sponsored by USA TODAYand 10Best.com, were chosen by a panel of experts and voted on by the public. 1. Grand Rapids, Mich. 2. Asheville, N.C. 3. Fort Collins, Colo. 4. Chicago 5. Cleveland 6. Minneapolis 7. Cincinnati 8. Tampa 9. Atlanta 10. Philadelphia Say a toast to these townsTERRY JOHNSTON, EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDSGrand Rapids, Mich., is a magnet for beer lovers.CHIME INAnew Readers Choice contest category launched this week. Vote for Best Regional Sandwiches at 10best.com/ awards/travel/. Under the new restrictions announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Tuesday, personal electronics larger than cellphones will be banned inde“nitely in the cabins of certain ”ights to the United States. HereÂs what travelers need to know: YouÂll be aected if youÂre ”ying to the U.S. from these 10 airports: Istanbul; Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates; Doha, Qatar; Amman, Jordan; Cairo; Casablanca, Morocco; Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia; Kuwait City. ƒor if youÂre ”ying non-stop to the U.S. on one of these nine airlines: EgyptAir; Emirates; Etihad A irways; Kuwait Airways; Qatar A irways; Royal Air Maroc; Royal Jordanian; Saudia; Turkish A irlines. U.S. carriers do not ”y from any of the aected airports. Homeland Security estimates the ban will aect about 50 ”ights a day bound for the United States. Does the ban cover ”ights departing from the U.S. to the 10 airports? No. Homeland Security says ”iers can take laptops and other larger electronic items as part of their carry-on allowance on ”ights leaving from U.S. airports. Exactly what is banned? Laptops and larger electronics are banned from being taken on board as carry-on luggage. Smartphones are allowed, and Homeland Security says Âapproved medical devices may be brought into the cabin after additional screening.ÂŽ Can those banned electronic items be checked instead? Customers can check laptops and other items, though experts frequently advise ”iers against doing so. ThatÂs because these typically expensive and fragile items could be a target for theft or can be damaged in the handling of checked bags. How long will this last? ÂInde“nitely,ÂŽ according to Homeland Security. However, one airline said in a communication to its customers that the electronics ban would remain in eect through Oct. 14. Ben MutzabaughLaptop ban aects ”iers DISPATCHESKAMRAN JEBREILI, APDubai is one of several foreign airports aected by an electronics ban.TRAVEL U S A T O DAY LIFE SUNDAY,MARCH26,20173
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TULUM MEXICOThis popular Yucatan resort area blew away Day with its style. ÂItÂs one of the hippest, chicest places IÂve been in my life. We shot in some of the most visually stunning boutique hotels. And the beaches are amazing. IÂm planning on going back with my family.ÂŽ visitmexico.comBONDI BEACH AUSTRALIADay loves the location of this famed strand on the edge of Sydney. ÂYou have this beautiful, extraordinary, pristine beach and youÂre right in the footsteps of the city. ThereÂs not garbage. ItÂs perfect and amazing and it will blow your mind every time,ÂŽ she says. ÂEveryone hears about Bondi, but it delivers.ÂŽ australia.comPARROT CAY TURKS AND CAICOSDay visited this island nation recently and was amazed by the beaches that can be reached with an easy ”ight from the eastern U.S. ÂThey are just so pretty. IÂve never seen bluer water,ÂŽ she says. ItÂs where she shot model ChristieBrinkley, 63, with her daughters. ÂThis is the perfect place if you want privacy.ÂŽ parrotcay.comSUMBA ISLAND INDONESIAThe private island resort of Nihiwatu oers laid-back luxury, treehouse accommodations and even a signature wave. ÂItÂs the stu surferÂs dreams are made of: ItÂs one of the most extraordinary, beautiful, long-breaking waves,ÂŽ Day says. ÂOne of our models has gone back with her boyfriend, and another is planning to.ÂŽ nihiwatu.comCAPE MAY N.J.Day was raised in South Jersey and spent a lot of time on its beaches, even working there as a lifeguard. ÂThe whole New Jersey shore is one of the most unsung areas,ÂŽ she says. One of her favorite spots is the historic town of Cape May. ÂItÂs really familyoriented, so quaint and sweet and lovely. ItÂs a classic Americana v acation.ÂŽ capemay.comNECKER ISLAND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDSHow spectacular is Richard BransonÂs 74-acre private island? ItÂs where former president Barack Obama vacationed after he left oce. ItÂs also where Day worked on her “rst photo shoot 19 years ago. ÂItÂs extremely decadent, but you donÂt feel that way. At 3 p.m., they would “nd us every day and bring us a plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. YouÂre basically the king of the castle while you stay.ÂŽ virginlimitededition.comAITUTAKI COOK ISLANDSOne of DayÂs favorite locations, this is where she shot the cover of 2014Âs 50thanniversary swimsuit issue.ÂIÂve never seen clearer water. It was kind of crazy. I didnÂt even know how many feet I was seeing down. And there was golden light that I have never seen before in my life,ÂŽ she says. ÂItÂs a tourism destination that hasnÂt been overrun by tourists. ItÂs like a next-level experience.ÂŽ cookislands.travelEXUMA BAHAMASWhile Day loves the entire Atlantic islandcountry of the Bahamas, if forced to pick a favorite spot, sheÂd head to the Exuma district. ÂThereÂs so much variety, and itÂs a bit o the beaten path.ÂŽ Ride a rope swing into the ocean or try snorkeling thatÂs Âjust insane,ÂŽ she says. ÂYou can chill out and thereÂs so much to do, but itÂs a no-pressure chill. You can unwind, put down your phone and bond with your family.ÂŽ bahamas.comM.J. Day knows something about beaches „ and bikinis. As the editor of Sports Illustrated Âs swimsuit editions, she has traveled to more than 100 countries in search of perfect waves, resorts and sandy strands. This yearÂs issue, for instance, was shot in Fiji. Day says ideal beaches offer more than just pretty waterfront scenery. ÂThe best places have many, many layers to them. Maybe a hike or people-watching or shopping or dining or a city to pop into.ÂŽ She shares some favorites with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY.MORE 10BEST: TRAVEL.USATODAY.COMSee lists for travel ideas online. 10BEST: Beaches fit for a supermodelTHE REEF ANGUILLAThe British Caribbean island of Anguilla oers a hassle-free getaway with beautiful beaches, weather and hotels.VOMO ISLAND, FIJIANGUILLAThis British Caribbean island is a go-to for Day when she wants a perfect beach setting. ÂItÂs a sure thing. It has great weather, great beaches and great accommodations. ThereÂs no risk in my mind,ÂŽ she says. ÂIf you want to make sure you have a great vacation, go to Anguilla.ÂŽ ivisitanguilla.com VOMO ISLAND FIJIThis getaway is so remote that you have to take a helicopter from the main island. ÂYou basically are on your own private island. ThereÂs “shing, snorkeling, paddleboarding and even a mountain to hike,ÂŽ Day says. ÂThere was so much there we couldnÂt get to it all. ItÂs an amazing chill destination.ÂŽ vomo“ji.com Some of the best deals to be found on spirits are in duty-free stores. This is not necessarily because of the lack of duty Â… in fact, you can often “nd cheaper bottles of popular products at local liquor stores or online. But spirits brands often release travel retail exclusive oerings, and for a“cionados of “ne whiskey, vodka, cognac, tequila or gin, thatÂs where the value lies. ÂGlobal travel retail is a $65 billion industry, with some 1.1 billion customers,ÂŽ says John Kilmartin, vice president, Global Travel Retail at Patrn Spirits International. The duty-free shopping concept was born in 1947 in Ireland, when the “rst kiosk opened at Shannon Airport. The industry has grown so large that if global travel retail were a country, it would be PatrnÂs secondbiggest market, according to Kilmartin. ÂTravel retail provides a unique opportunity for brands to engage with consumers from across the globe,ÂŽ he says. ThatÂs where the travel retail exclusive concept comes in. Yes, itÂs a marketing ploy, but itÂs also a chance to try that particular 12-year-old whiskey aged in two dierent casks with just a hint of peat that youÂve been dreaming about. Plus, the packaging often looks impressive, which means travel retail exclusive spirits make great gifts for whomever it is you are going to visit. Here are some of the travel retail exclusive spirits that are available around the world. u The ever-popular Jameson Irish Whiskey launched a travel retail exclusive last y ear called the Deconstructed Series ($42). This trio of whiskeys focuses on the elements that go into classic Jameson: Bold, Livelyand Round. u CraigellachieÂs 19 Year Old expression ($154) is available only in travel retail. This Speyside single malt is light in color but bold in ”avor, with hints of pineapple and spice. u Tullamore D.E.W.Âs Cider Cask whiskey ($25) is infused with ”avors of appleand toasted oak and is a travel retail exclusive. u The Balvenie has a Triple Cask series of single malts that are available only in travel retail. It is available as a 12 Year ($75), 16 Year ($105), and a 25 Year ($450). u Jack DanielÂs, one of the best-selling whiskeys in the world, has its own travel retail exclusive. Jack DanielÂs Single Barrel 100 proof ($54.99) has a hi g her ABV than re g ular Jack. u Belvedere Intense comes as aone-liter bottle ($59), instead of the usual 750 ml. It also is higher proof than regular Belvedere, at 50% ABV, which is said to enhance the ”avor of the Dankowskie rye from which itÂs distilled. u Much of the single malt scotch youÂll “nd in liquor stores is chill-“ltered, purely for cosmetic reasons „ this prevents it from becoming cloudy when cold. But this 12-year-old Glen Grant travel retail exclusive ($40) is not. That means that the fatty acids that provide the whisky with some of its ”avor remain. u Hibiki Japanese Harmony is ablend made with whisky from SuntoryÂs Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita distilleries. The MasterÂs Select expression from Hibiki ($85) is made from at least 10 whiskies, with a focus on sherry ”avors and a spice on the “nish. u The Laddie Ei g ht ($68) from Bruichladdich is an 8-year-old, unpeated single malt distilled in Victorian equipment that dates back to the 1880s. ItÂs matured in both American and European oak, and wasvatted by head distiller Adam Hannett. u Patrn Cask Collection Sherry Aejo ($89.99) is a new offering for travel retail from this high-end tequila distillery. The 100% blue agave spirit is aged for two years in Oloroso sherry casks, infusing it with dried fruit ”avors. u Jim BeamÂs entry into the duty free market is Kentucky Dram ($40), a tributeto its Scottish counterparts. The bourbon is blended with a little bit of peaty scotch, creating a whiskey unlike anything in the Beam portfolio. uGlen“ddichÂs 19 Year Old Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask ($130) is part of a travel retail exclusive series „ the others include red wine cask, and Madeira cask.u Grey Goose Interpreted by Ducasse ($84) is a duty free exclusive available at least through the third quarter of 2017. ItÂs a collaboration with Chef Alain Ducasse, inspired by the roasting process at coee houses. u BowmoreÂs 18 Years Old ($100)was matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks, bringing forth layers of chocolate, raisinand coee.EXPERIENCE ANNA BATCHELOR, THE BALVENIEThe Balvenie has a Triple Cask series of single malts that are available only in travel retail. TULLAMORE D.E.W.Tullamore D.E .W.Âs Cider Cask whiskey ($25) is infused with apple and toasted oak ”avors.TRAVEL FOOD & WINEDuty-free spirits: Not free but exclusiveFOR MORE INFORMATION USATODAY.COM/EXPERIENCE/ Jonah FlickerSpecial for USA TODAY The industry has grown so large that if global travel retail were acountry, it would be PatrnÂs second-biggest market.John Kilmartin, vice president at Patrn Spirits International 4USA TODAY LIFE SUNDAY,MARCH26,2017
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USA TODAY LIFE SUNDAY,MARCH26,20175 BOOKS Before reviewing Mary Jennings HegarÂs riveting account of her career as a combat helicopter pilot, we must get something out of the way: Angelina Jolie is in talks to play Hegar in a TriStar movie adaptation, and Jason Hall ( American Sniper ) is working on the screenplay. LetÂs hope Jolie and Hollywood live up to the book. Shoot Like a Girl: One WomanÂs Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front (Berkley, 304 pp., eeeg out of four) is a wellwritten, sometimes disturbing memoir of how Hegar overcame obstacles, including male opposition, in her Air Force and Air National Guard service. She served three tours of duty in Afghanistan. She was shot down and wounded on a rescue mission and received the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross with valor. She retired with the rank of major. After leaving the service in 2009, she was the lead plainti in Hegar v. Panetta a November 2012 class-action suit against the Defense Department to overturn the Ground Combat Exclusion Policy and allow women to serve in combat. The government reversed the policy in January 2013. Shoot Like a Girl recounts HegarÂs remarkable journey from childhood to choppers and beyond. She starts dreaming of becoming a pilot while watching Han Solo dodge asteroids in Star Wars and seeing “ghter planes soaring out of an Air Force base near her home in Texas. Her stepfather, a Marine who served in Vietnam, is a constant source of encouragement, telling her she can do anything she sets her mind to. The title comes from a compliment a gun range instructor pays Hegar after she quali“es as an expert. He tells her she shoots like a girl, then goes on to explain Âwomen are physiologically predisposed to being excellent marksmen,ÂŽ and that he tries to get men to shoot like girls. Hegar tells her story with candor, acknowledgingher mistakes, but learning from them and always maintaining a wonÂt-stop perseverance that keeps her moving forward. She thoughtfully weaves in small primers on military procedures „ why things are done the way theyÂre done „ that are illuminating and fascinating. These are especially helpful to readers without military backgrounds. There are dark moments, episodes in which male supervisors brush her o, talk down to heror refuse to take her seriously. The absolute worst is a horrifying assault in a ”ight surgeonÂs of“ce. The incident and its aftermath trigger HegarÂs decision to leave the Air Force and enter the Air National Guard. She never mentions it again, but the casual brutality haunts readers and forces them to wonder what some other women in the military have endured. Hegar gives a detailed account of her Afghanistan deployments and what itÂs like to ”y helicopters while being shot at. We see the camaraderie among ”ight and maintenance crews, the satisfaction of successful rescue operations, and the despair of failed missions. All of this leads to the fateful day when Hegar is piloting a Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk under “re to rescue ambushed U.S. soldiers, and what happened after. HegarÂs actions helped alter U.S. policy to open combat positions for women. Since then, military branches have been uneven in ful“lling it and President Trump criticized the policy change while campaigning. As a compelling, unforgettable story of courage, Shoot Like a Girl „with or without Jolie „ shows women can ful“ll any role.ÂLike a Girl recalls female pilotÂs riseGripping story may be headed to big screen starring A ngelina Jolie REVIEW GEORGE PETRAS HENG SINITH,APAngelina Jolie may star in a movie adaptation of Shoot Like a Girl ,Mary Jennings HegarÂs memoir of her service in the Air Force and Air National Guard. DUANE ALLEN HUMEYESTEWAAuthor Mary Jennings Hegar Is there a link between madness and creativity? In her intriguing new book, Robert Lowell, Setting the River on Fire Kay Red“eld Jamison searches for answers by examining the chaotic life of one of AmericaÂs most important poets. LowellÂs struggles with mental illness have been well-documented, but this volume oers something unique: a detailed review of his medical records. ItÂs the “rst time such information has been made publicly available. The book (Knopf, 404 pp., eeeE ) opens in the fall of 1957, with Lowell caught up in a torrent of literary output, writing poetry Âlike a house a“re.ÂŽ The Harvard dropout is working on L ife Studies which will become one of the most in”uential books of poetry of the 20th century. Several weeks later, in December, Lowell developed severe psychosis and was involuntarily committed to the Massachusetts Mental Health Center „ his “fth psychiatric hospitalization in eight years. This was apattern: periods of intense productivity, followed by monstrous “ts of mania wending into depression. ÂMy trouble,ÂŽ Lowell writes to a friend, Âis to bring together in me the Puritanical iron hand of constraint and the gushes of pure wildness.ÂŽ This line sets the stage for a remarkable look into the life of a genius. ItÂs familiar territory for Jamison, a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and MacArthur Fellowship Âgenius grantÂŽ recipient. She wrote about her bipolar disorder in the best-selling An Unquiet Mind and has made a career rede“ning the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. In her new book, we discover that Lowell was an unwanted child. His mother said she wanted to die when she discovered she was pregnant with Robert, and maternal rejection would become arecurring theme in both his extensive interactions with ps y chiatrists and in his writing. Charlotte Lowell was a source of great pain and consternation for the young poet; she was prone to bouts of hysteria, mania and amnesia. For an entire year, she inexplicably took on the lifestyle and habits of Napoleon. (The apple doesnÂt fall far from the tree: Robert Lowell was similarly obsessed with the French emperor.) Translating experience into verse, Lowell mined re j ection to expand the language of suering. His prose is both illuminating and exhausting; itÂs hard to read more than a few stanzas about his relationship with his mother without needing a break. The sole weakness in JamisonÂs nuanced, sympathetic portrait is her presentation of mental health research. Complicated data areshoehorned into the story, disrupting the narrative, while sophisticated concepts such as genome-wide association studies are glossed over, preventing the reader from truly understanding the extraordinary advances that have been made in the study of bipolar disorder. WeÂre brought into the most intimate moments in Robert LowellÂs life, but kept at armÂs length from the science behind his erratic behavior. Shortly before he died, Lowell seemed to be at peace with his disease and made amends with many of the people heÂd hurt, including the woman who had caused him such pain. In a “nal act of reconciliation, he chose to be buried next to her. Matt McCarthy is the author of The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly .Bio puts poet Robert Lowell on the couchBook brings fresh examination of his medical records Matt McCarthySpecial for USA TODAY REVIEW STEVE SCHAPIRO, LIFERobert Lowell was photographed for Life on Feb. 19, 1965. The poetÂs mental health plagued and inspired him during his career. TOM TRAILLKay Red“eld JamisonÂs book reviews LowellÂs medical history.
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5Richard Nixon: The Lifeby John A. Farrell (Doubleday, non-“ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:A biography of the 37th president, who resigned in disgrace because of the Watergate scandal.THE BUZZ:ÂFull of fresh, endlessly revealing insights,ÂŽ says Kirkus Reviews .BOOKSNew and noteworthy President Nixon and “rst lady Pat Nixon after his inauguration in 1969. Jack Lemmon, left, stars as Morrie Schwartz and Hank Azaria as Mitch Albom in the 1999 TV movie Tuesdays With Morrie 1The Black Book by James Patterson and David Ellis (Little, Brown, “ction, on sale Monday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:A murder leads investigators to a Chicago brothel that caters to the elite, amid customer panic that the madamÂs black book is missing.THE BUZZ:The last collaboration between Patterson and Ellis, The Murder House landed at No. 1 on USA TODAYÂs Best-Selling Books list in 2015.2The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti (Dial Press, “ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:Ateenage girl raised by her dad learns more about her mysterious parents, including her fatherÂs criminal past.THE BUZZ:ItÂs an Indie Next pick of independent booksellers and a Barnes & Noble selection for best new fiction of March.3Tuesdays With Morrie: 20th Anniversary Edition by Mitch Albom (Broadway, non-“ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:Based on conversations Albom had with his favorite college professor, Morris Schwartz, before MorrieÂs death from ALS.THE BUZZ:Broadway Books says Morrie has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide; it was made into a TV movie in 1999.4Phenomenaby Annie Jacobsen (Little, Brown, non-“ction, on sale Tuesday) WHAT ITÂS ABOUT:The subtitle explains it: The Secret History of the U.S. GovernmentÂs Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis .THE BUZZ:A Âfascinating expos of governmental research,ÂŽ says Publishers Weekly .USA TODAYÂs Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. Albom Farrell Jacobsen Tinti PattersonPATTERSON BY DAVID BURNETT; TINTI BY DANI SHAPRIO; TUESDAYÂS WITH MORRIE BY JERRY WOLFE, ABC; ALBOM BY JENNY RISHER; JACOBSEN BY HILARY JONES; NIXON BY AP; FARRELL BY KATHY KUPKA THE REST 113 Dangerous Games /Danielle SteelTVcorrespondent Alix Phillips investigates allegations against the vice president of the United States (F) (H) Delacorte 1214 Hillbilly Elegy /J.D. VanceSubtitle: ÂA Memoir of a Family and Culture in CrisisÂŽ (NF) (H) Harper 1311 The Secret Wife /Gill PaulKitty Fisher retreats to her great-grandfatherÂs cabin, where she discovers a family secret(F) (E) Avon 14„ TrumpÂs War /Michael SavageSubtitle: ÂHis Battle for AmericaÂŽ (F) (H) Center Street 154 Unshakeable /Tony RobbinsSubtitle: ÂYour Financial Freedom PlaybookÂŽ (NF) (H) Simon & Schuster 1616 ADogÂs Purpose /W. Bruce CameronDog searches for purpose as heÂs reincarnated several times (F) (P) Forge 17„ Dragonwatch /Brandon MullYouth: A group of wizards and dragon slayers tries to stop Celebrant, who is king of the dragons (F) (H) Shadow Mountain Publishing 1815 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 1922 The ZookeeperÂs Wife /Diane AckermanWhen Germany invaded Poland and most of their animals were killed, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski began hiding Jews in the zoo (NF) (P) W.W. Norton 207 Green Eggs and Ham /Dr. SeussChildren: Turns out green eggs and ham arenÂt so bad in this Seuss classic (F) (H) Random House 2117 Everything, Everything /Nicola YoonYouth: Maddy, who has severe allergies and canÂt leave her home, falls for her new neighbor, Olly (F) (P) Ember 22„ Extreme Prey /John SandfordLucas Davenport investigates when his friend, a governor running for president, is targeted by an assassin (F) (E ) G.P. PutnamÂs Sons 2324 Norse Mythology /Neil GaimanAuthor GaimanÂs take on Norse myths that have helped inspire his own work (F) (H) W.W. Norton 2437 Lilac Girls /Martha Hall KellyDebut novel about the intersecting lives of three women during World War II (F) (P) Ballantine 2520 Expecting to Die /Lisa JacksonDetectives Regan Pescoli and Selena Alvarez try to track down a serial killer; seventh in series (F) (P) Zebra 2626 Before I Fall /Lauren OliverSamantha Kingston lives the last day of her life over and over again to “nd answers about her death (F) (P) HarperCollins 2733 Killing the Rising Sun /Bill OÂReilly, Martin DugardSubtitle: ÂHow America Vanquished World War II JapanÂŽ (NF) (H) Henry Holt and Co. 2839 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 2940 AGentleman in Moscow /Amor TowlesIn 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced by the Bolsheviks to house arrest (F) (E) Viking 30„ The Book of Joy /Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams Subtitle: ÂLasting Happiness in a Changing WorldÂŽ (NF) (E) Avery 3121 Dr. SeussÂs ABC /Dr. SeussChildren: Book teaches the alphabet in a fun way (F) (H) Random House Books for Young Readers 3242 The HandmaidÂs Tale /Margaret AtwoodThe story of a handmaid named Offredwho lives in the repressive Republic of Gilead (F) (P) Anchor 336 Portraits of Courage /George W. BushSubtitle: ÂA Commander in ChiefÂs Tribute to AmericaÂs WarriorsÂŽ (NF) (H) Crown 34„ Good Grief /Theresa CaputoSubtitle: ÂHeal Your Soul, Honor Your Loved Ones, and Learn to Live AgainÂŽ (NF) (H) Atria Books 3527 One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish /Dr. SeussAcollection of rhymes that includes old “sh and new “sh (F) (H) Random House 36„ Hogwarts Library /J.K. RowlingTrilogy box set includes ÂFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,ÂŽ ÂQuidditch Through the AgesÂŽ and ÂThe Tales of Beedle the BardÂŽ (F) (H) Arthur A. Levine 3738 The Last Mile /David BaldacciAmos Decker looks into a case with similarities to his own life(F) (P) Grand Central Publishing 38„ The Memory KeeperÂs Daughter /Kim EdwardsAfter giving birth to twins, a mother and one of her babies are separated (F) (E) Penguin 3945 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--/Mark MansonSubtitle: ÂA Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good LifeÂŽ (NF) (H) HarperOne 4051 The 5 Love Languages /Gary ChapmanSubtitle: ÂThe Secret to Love That LastsÂŽ (NF) (P) North“eld Publishing 4185 The Play Mate /Kendall RyanSmith Hamilton tries his best not to fall for Evie Reed, his best friendÂs little sister (F) (E) Kendall Ryan Books 42„ The Unlikely Spy /Daniel SilvaProfessor tries to stop a beautiful spy in WWII thriller (F) (E) Berkley 432 Silence Fallen /Patricia BriggsCoyote shapeshifter Mercy has to escape when sheÂs kidnapped by vampires; 10th in series (F) (E) Ace 4463 Cole /TijanAddison, a widow, falls for Ma“a leader Cole Mauricio (F) (E) Tijan 4554 You Are a Badass /Jen SinceroSubtitle: ÂHow to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome LifeÂŽ (NF) (P) Running Press 4667 What We Find /Robyn CarrWhen she “nds herself in the middle of a lawsuit, Maggie Sullivan retreats to a small town, where she meets hiker Cal Jones (F) (P) Harlequin MIRA 4755 Small Great Things /Jodi PicoultRuth Jefferson, an experienced black nurse, is asked by white supremacists not to touch their newborn baby „ who goes into distress (F) (E) Ballantine 4825 Are You My Mother? /P.D. EastmanAbird goes around asking everyone, ÂAre you my mother?ÂŽ (F) (H) Random House Books for Young Readers 4935 The Marriage Lie /Kimberly S. BelleIris seemingly perfect life is shattered when she discovers her husband was not who he seemed (F) (E) Harlequin MIRA 5019 The Cat in the Hat /Dr. SeussChildren: Much happens when Mom is away and the cat turns up (F) (H) Random House 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 11 The Shack William P. Young Man reconnects with God after the death of a child (F) (E) Windblown Media 2„ The DevilÂs Triangle Catherine Coulter, J.T. Ellison Nicholas Drummond and Michaela Caine investigate a natural disaster that may be man-made (F) (E) Gallery Books 3„ The Cutthroat Clive Cussler, Justin Scott Detective Isaac Bell is on the hunt for a serial killer preying on young blond women; 10th in series (F) (E) G.P. PutnamÂs Sons 45 Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty Three mothers are linked by their kindergartners „ and what might be a murder (F) (E) Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam 5„ Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them/ J.K. Rowling Youth: Guide to the creatures found in the ÂHarry PotterÂŽ series(F) (H) Arthur A. Levine 610 The Obsession Nora Roberts Naomi Bowes tries to start a new life while dealing with her fatherÂs past sins (F) (P) Berkley 79 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 8„ In This Grave Hour Jacqueline Winspear In 1939 Britain, Maisie Dobbs must “nd out why two Belgian refugees have been found dead; 13th in series (F) (E) Harper 9„ Without Warning Joel C. Rosenberg Foreign correspondent J.B. Collins tries to warn the president about a possible ISIS attack; third in series (F) (E) Tyndale House 1012 Milk and Honey Rupi Kaur Poetry collection that is divided into four chapters that explore four pains (F) (P) Andrews McMeel Publishing n Rank this week n Rank last week(F) Fiction(NF) Non-“ction(P) Paperback(H)Hardcover(E) E-book Publisher in italics WHAT AMERICAÂS READING ÂShack is steady at No. 1 : The Shack, William P. YoungÂs 2007 religious novel about a man shattered by the murder of his young daughter, is the “rst title to dominate USA TODAYÂs bestseller list in 2017, with this week marking the fourth consecutive weekthe book has claimed the No. 1 spot. Sales of the book are undoubtedly boosted by the “lm adaptation, starring Octavia Spenceras God and Sam Worthingtonas a grieving father. The Shack has spent 211weeks on USA TODAYÂs list, debuting at No. 143 on Jan. 24, 2008.By July 24, 2008, had risen to No. 2. With the movieÂs release, the book returned to the top 50in Januaryand “rst appeared at No. 1 on March 2,the same week the “lm opened nationwide. AÂBrit on the list: Authors Catherine Coulterand J.T. Ellison land at No. 2on this weekÂs list with The DevilÂs Triangle (Gallery Books),the fourth in the ÂA Brit in the FBIÂŽseries. In the book, FBI Special Agents Nicholas Drummondand Michaela Caine investigate a natural disaster that may be man-made. The popularity of the series continues to grow, and Coulter appreciates it. The author told USA TODAY, ÂTwo writer brains are better than one, which we discovered early on. It is so amazing that weÂve struck a chord with the readers.ÂŽ This is the highest debut for the duo. (Coulter did reach No. 2 on her own with Insidious last August.) The authors previous books, The Final Cut The L ost Key and The End Game made their debuts at No. 3,No. 6and No. 7respectively. Mar y CaddenBOOK BUZZ NEW ON THE LIST AND IN PUBLISHING BOOKLIST.USATODAY.COM6U S A T O DAY LIFE SUNDAY,MARCH26,2017
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HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN VOL. 100 | NO. 357 | $1.00 YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1919 An Edition Of The Sun Monday, December 23, 2019 Puzzles ................ A7-8, B9-10 TV Listings ....................... A9 Classifieds ...................... B5-9 Local Sports ...................... B1 Lottery ........................... B2 Viewpoints ....................... A6 Weather ......................... A10Good morning To Sandra Billings Thanks for reading! newssun.com facebook.com/ newssuntwitter.com/ TheNewsSun The Highlands News-Sun of“ ce will close Tuesday at noon and be closed Wednesday to allow our staff to enjoy the Christmas holiday with their families. We will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26.Office closing early By PHIL ATTINGERSTAFF WRITERSEBRING „ Commuters may have noticed crews clearing and preparing a corner of the orange groves at Sebring Parkway and Home Avenue. In the near future, they will have a Dollar General at that spot. Assistant Sebring City Manager Bob Hoffman has con“ rmed through the city building department that Dollar General has “ led permits to build at that site: The northwest corner of Sebring Parkway and Home Avenue, just south and down the hill from the new Sebring Roundabout. Sebring Fire Capt. Austin Maddox, the departments public information of“ cer, said plans have already been submitted to the department for “ re inspection. The site is 2.5 miles from the nearest Dollar General and 1.3 miles from the Family Dollar at Sebring Parkway and North Ridgewood Drive. Currently, Dollar General has four locations in the Sebring area, at 104 Tanglewood Drive, 1540 Lakeview Drive, 297 U.S. 27 near Ryant Boulevard and 79 Lunsford Road. Just outside Sebring is the Spring Lake/Lorida location, at 6013 U.S. 98, and the Twitty Road/Lake Josephine Road store, at 10305 Longoria Place. Avon Park has three stores, at 86 N. Olivia Drive, 2545 U.S. 27 N. and 904 U.S. 27 S. Lake Placid has two stores, at 108 U.S. 27 N. and 16454 Sand Oak Court in Sun N Lakes South subdivision.Dollar General prepping site near Sebring roundabout MADDOXBy PHIL ATTINGERSTAFF WRITERSEBRING „ AdventHealth Sebring plans to build a 23,000-square-foot health and “ tness center, and has asked if Sun ÂN Lake Special Improvement District wants to sponsor it. The Board of Supervisors voted Friday to do that, with some caveats: They want to inquire about a $200,000 sponsorship for the lobby, but would like to see if AdventHealth would add on more bene“ ts than it initially offered for that amount. They asked Community Services Director Ariel Fells to offer a $200,000 sponsorship, and negotiate for as many bene“ ts to that as she can. Currently, the offer for that level of sponsorship is a 20-year payoff period „ equal to $10,000 per year „ and a membership rate of $30 for each Sun ÂN Lake resident.Hospital to open health clubAdventHealth asks for sponsorship from SNL Board PHIL ATTINGER/STAFFSun ÂN Lake of Sebring Community Services Director Ariel Fells goes over the o er AdventHealth Sebring has made to the special improvement district to sponsor part of a proposed new “ tness center. By ROBERT MILLERSEBRING „ Although Margaret Hawley is retired, her plate is still very much full. Already busy with collecting dolls to give to children at Christmastime, she likes to paint and play her clarinet. This month she saw her childrenÂs book republished alongside the publishing of her “ rst novel. The idea for ÂLonesome Little Reindeer,ÂŽ a childrenÂs storybook about a lonely reindeer, came to her on the way home from a family Christmas party. ÂWe sang Christmas songs, and of course one of them was ÂRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,ÂÂŽ said Hawley. ÂOn the way home I was thinking there must be more than one important deer. So I just sat down and started writing about this little deer who did not get to go with Santa.ÂŽ This little reindeer, Charlie, would go on to follow a star in the sky and come across the manger of baby Jesus. Through Jesus, Charlie learns some important lessons that Hawley says are important for every child to learn. First, everyone in GodÂs eyes is special. ÂChildren in some families donÂt feel special,ÂŽ Hawley said. ÂBut I wanted that message to get across. They are special.ÂŽ The second lesson Hawley hopes gets across is to look around and see the needs of others, thatÂs where joy comes from. ÂLook around and see the needs of others, joy comes from giving to them.ÂŽ One way Hawley “ nds joy is through her doll collection. Collecting dolls started on a trip to a thrift store where she picked up beautiful doll for only 50 cents. Through the years she picked up dolls at thrift stores and garage sales, cleaning them and dressing them to be given away to children in need. Hawley then gives them to various organizations such as the Moose Lodge, AdventHealth and Big Brothers, Big Sisters, who give them to the children at Christmastime. ÂI receive great joy from doing this,ÂŽ Hawley said. Collecting and dressing the dolls has become a community effort for Hawley. She says there is a woman in Avon Park whose sister comes to visit her and brings her doll clothes for HawleyÂs dolls. This Christmas season Hawley expects to give away 35 dolls.Hawley has the holiday spirit ROBERT MILLER/STAFFMargaret Hawley is a woman of many talents. Her childr enÂs book, ÂLonesome Little ReindeerÂŽ is now available on Amazon.com alon g with her “ rst novel, ÂAlways is Forever.ÂŽ She also collects dolls, makes clothes for them and hands them out to sick children in hospitals. COURTESY AMAZON.COM THE ASSOCIATED PRESSYEEHAW JUNCTION „ A semitrailer plowed into a historic inn south of Orlando early Sunday, causing major damage but no apparent injuries. Photos show that the truck ran through the wall of the Desert Inn and a portion of the building collapsed around it. The inn closed last year and the Florida Highway Patrol says no one was seriously hurt. Lt. Kim Montes said Mareo Cawley, 50, of Chicago, was hauling orange juice at about 3:15 a.m. when he didnÂt realize he had left the road before he smashed into the building. She said the crash remains under investigation. Lisa Mason, who ran the inn before its closure, said she had hoped to reopen the inn next year. The inn is the centerpiece of Yeehaw Junction, a tiny respite off FloridaÂs Turnpike between South Florida and Orlando. According to a 2013 article in the Orlando Sentinel, the Desert Inn dates to 1889 when it was a barroom and brothel for cowboys and lumberjacks and the look of the place hadnÂt evolved much since. Through the years, the Desert Inn has been a trading post, gas station and dance hall. Until its closure, it served as a motel, restaurant and convenience store. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.Semi inflicts major damage on closed Florida landmark FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL VIA APIn a photo provided by the Florida Highway Patrol, a semitruck plowed into the historic Desert Inn in Yeehaw Junction south of Orlando early Sunday, causing major damage but no apparent injuries.HEALTH | 2A SPIRIT | 3A
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Ridgewood Drive, Sebring, FL 33870.Supervisors and residents were dubious, however, at FridayÂs board meeting of how much they wanted to see the district spend to sponsor part of the facility, if it invests at all. The district has its own “ tness center as part of the Community Center on Edgewater Drive, but it doesnÂt have near the accommodations or amenities the AdventHealth center would have. Fells said the facility, as proposed, would be a 23,000-square-foot, 24-hour facility with a 1.3-mile wellness trail with “ tness obstacles, golf cart parking and a community garden. Features would include an exercise machine room, two group “ tness rooms, three massage rooms, two education/ conference rooms, saunas, locker rooms and showers, a juice bar and manicure/ pedicure stations. By comparison, the districtÂs facility is small. ÂWeÂre very hardpressed to “ t nine people in our community center [gym] right now,ÂŽ Fells said. Currently, the district has a “ tness center in its community center on Edgewater Drive, but to build a 4,000 to 5,000-square-foot facility to this standard, Fells said, would cost the district $525,000 in construction, $342,000 in exercise machinery and equipment, plus another $255,000 for full-time and part-time staff. Total cost to the district would be $1.12 million to get started, and the district facility would compete with the AdventHealth facility for members in a market already saturated enough to close down a local GoldÂs Gym. Some of the amenities offered by AdventHealth to the District, Fells said, include $30-per-month memberships „ $27 per month if they pay annually and not monthly „ the District name on the donor wall and the District name on a designated sponsor area. The supervisors were eyeing the idea of sponsoring the lobby area, at $200,000. Supervisor Mike Gilpin asked Fells if the membership rates were negotiable. ÂDo you think we can maybe ask? Yes,ÂŽ Fells said. ÂDo I think theyÂll go lower? No.ÂŽ Vice President Neal Hotelling noted that many residents are already members of either the hospital or another local “ tness center through the ÂSilver SneakersÂŽ program. He asked if AdventHealth would honor that, and Fells said she was told they would. Hotelling noted that a 5% increase in assessments would pay for a sponsorship, even if the district had to borrow money “ rst. Fells also said closing the district “ tness center, in favor of the AdventHealth facility, would lower overhead costs at the Community Center. Supervisor Raymond Brooks, however, asked whether the district should try to build itself up or AdventHealth. ÂI donÂt want to have [to pay] to build up Florida Hospital [AdventHealth]ÂŽ Brooks said. Fells said the district, by closing a “ tness center, would remove itself from associated liability, staf“ ng costs and upkeep on its facility. ÂThey can build better [facilities] than we can,ÂŽ Hotelling said. Dave Halbig, former supervisor, told the board that AdventHealth is a ÂcornerstoneÂŽ of the district. ÂThatÂs the best thing IÂll say about it,ÂŽ Halbig said, noting that the district has spent $5,000 per year on the hospital foundationÂs annual fundraising gala. Prior to this, he said, the hospital had a facility, but closed it down and donated the equipment to another subdivisionÂs recreation center, and enjoys tax breaks for being a non-pro“ t corporation. ÂI donÂt want to pay another $35 to give $1 million to them,ÂŽ Halbig said. He then said donating to AdventHealth would be a misuse of public funds. Other arguments from the ” oor were that Planet Fitness is soon to open at Lakeshore Mall, which will make for more competition. Also, residents said people on a “ xed income might decide to move away if forced to pay a higher assessment. George Puffenberger, former district manager, said he thought the fee was going to be $25 for Sun ÂN Lake residents, “ re“ ghters and military veterans. Fells said that may still be true, but she didnÂt have that in her information. ÂIf you raise assessments any more,ÂŽ Puffenberger said, ÂyouÂve heard nothing yet.ÂŽ Still, supervisors favored trying to get a better deal for a $200,000 donation. ÂThe worst thing you can get is Âno,ÂÂŽ said Board President Joe Branson. ÂYou donÂt get it if you donÂt ask.ÂŽHEALTHFROM PAGE 1A1. ÂA Charlie Brown ChristmasÂŽ was originally going to have a laugh track, but Charles Schulz objected and got his way. 2. Coca-Cola, the specialÂs sponsor, only gave Bill Melendez $76,000 and six months to produce ÂA Charlie Brown Christmas.ÂŽ 3. Melendez was the voice of Snoopy. Schulz was adamant about the fact Snoopy shouldnÂt have any dialogue. Instead, the programÂs director barked and woofed into a microphone and sped up the recording to make the characterÂs sound. 4. Schulz was reluctant to turn his Peanuts comic strip into an animation, but ultimately allowed Ford Motors to use the characters in a commercial in 1959. Melendez animated the spot, and Schulz liked it, allowing Melendez to direct ÂA Charlie Brown Christmas.ÂŽ 5. Melendez and producer Lee Mendelson screened ÂA Charlie Brown ChristmasÂŽ for CBS just three weeks before it aired. The network hated it, thinking it was too slow and lacked energy. Source: metv.com That Will Make You SMARTER 5 THINGS COURTESY GRAPHIC/ADVENTHEALTHThis map shows the location of a proposed new health facility at the top of this map from AdventHealth Sebring. 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In 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act. In 1948, former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and six other Japanese war leaders were executed in Tokyo. In 1954, the “rst successful human kidney transplant took place at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston as a surgical team removed a kidney from 23-yearold Ronald Herrick and implanted it in HerrickÂs twin brother, Richard. In 1972, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Nicaragua; the disaster claimed some 5,000 lives. In 1995, a “re in Dabwali, India, killed 446 people, more than half of them children, during a year-end party being held near the childrenÂs school. Ten years ago: Yitzhak Ahronovitch, captain of the Exodus during a 1947 attempt to take Holocaust survivors to Palestine, died in northern Israel at age 86. Five years ago: The movie ÂThe InterviewÂŽ was put back into theaters when Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a limited release of the comedy that had provoked an international incident with North Korea and outrage over its canceled showing. One year ago: Amid criticism and fallout from the resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, President Donald Trump pushed the Pentagon chief out the door two months earlier than planned.TodayÂs birthdaysActor Ronnie Schell is 88. Former Emperor Akihito of Japan is 86. Actor-comedian Harry Shearer is 76. Actress Susan Lucci is 73. Rock singer Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) is 55. The former “rst lady of France, Carla BruniSarkozy, is 52.Bible verseÂAnd this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.ÂŽ „ John 17:3. God is not in hiding. He has revealed Himself in His Son, everything around us, and the desire within us to know Him. Meet the one who made you and learn why. Let his will be your way. After writing the childrenÂs book, Hawley caught the writing bug and went to work on a manuscript she had started many years ago. This would become her “rst novel, ÂAlways is Forever.ÂŽ She wrote it in parts, the oldest part dating back over 30 years ago. Motivated by the publishing of ÂLonesome Little ReindeerÂŽ and with some encouragement from her daughter, she wrote the opening to the book. Now ÂAlways is ForeverÂŽ can be found on Amazon.com along with her childrenÂs book. Both books are expected in bookstores soon. The story depicts a young woman who gives up her baby only to have the child and the childÂs estranged father coming back into her life years later. ÂIt makes me cry every time I read it.ÂŽ Hawley says the book is very touching. ÂWhenever I give it away I put a tissue inside to wipe away the tears.ÂŽ Hawley did all the illustrations for ÂLonesome Little ReindeerÂŽ herself. When she has free time, she also enjoys painting. Her home is adorned in some of her own paintings and even has one hanging in the of“ce at The Bluffs. Anyone who is interested in helping Hawley out with dolls, material or thread for clothing can reach her by phone at 309-453-5904.SPIRITFROM PAGE 1A ROBERT MILLER/STAFFThis painting of a seascape from a balcony was painted by Hawley and hangs in her living room. 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A4 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | December 23, 2019 www.highlandsnewssun.com adno=00025643 WORLD NEWSTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSZAGREB, Croatia „ CroatiaÂs conservative president will face a liberal former prime minister in a runoff election after no candidate won an outright majority in a “rst round of voting Sunday, near-complete results showed. Left-wing politician Zoran Milanovic led the “eld with nearly 30% of the vote in preliminary returns from SundayÂs election. President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic had almost 27% support, the state election authorities said after counting more than 95% of the ballots. Right-wing singer Miroslav Skoro was in third place with around 24%. The vote was held just days before Croatia takes over the European UnionÂs presidency for the “rst time. The ruling conservatives are hoping to to keep their grip on power ahead of assuming the EU chairmanship. Some 3.8 million voters in the EUÂs newest member country chose from among 11 candidates in SundayÂs election, but only the top three “nishers were considered serious contenders. Milanovic and Grabar Kitarovic now will face each other in a second round of voting on Jan. 5. Although the incumbent “nished second in the “rst round, analysts said Grabar Kitarovic could be considered a favorite in the runoff because other right-leaning challengers would no longer be in contention. Despite the election taking place on a rainy day during the holiday season, election authorities said turnout was higher than during the last presidential election in 2014. Some 100,000 more voters cast ballots by mid-afternoon compared to the same point on Election Day “ve years ago. CroatiaÂs presidency is largely ceremonial. The of“ce holder formally commands the army and represents the country abroad. But retaining the post is important for the ruling Croatian Democratic Union party, known as HDZ, as Croatia prepares for its six-month term in the EU presidency. The job will include overseeing BritainÂs departure from the bloc, expected to take place on Jan. 31, and the start of post-Brexit trade talks.Race for CroatiaÂs presidency goes to runoff election DARKO BANDIC/AP PHOTOIncumbent president Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic casts her ballot at a polling station in Zagreb, Croatia on Sunday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSHONG KONG „ Clashes broke out Sunday between Hong Kong police and protesters at a rally in support of ChinaÂs Uighur minority. Police arrested two protesters who were attempting to burn a Chinese ”ag at the rally, which was attended by several hundred people. Some were holding signs emblazoned with the blue and white ”ag of the independence movement in the northwestern Chinese territory of Xinjiang. China has been accused of a mass crackdown against Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities in Xinjiang, with reports of millions being held in heavily secured, prison-like camps. Chinese diplomats have claimed that China holds no political prisoners and insist the centers provide vocational education as a bulwark against religious extremism. Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous Chinese territory, has been in the grip of a pro-democracy movement for the past six months, with many protesters “nding common cause with human rights movements elsewhere in China and beyond.Clashes erupt at Hong Kong rally LEE JIN-MAN/AP PHOTORiot policemen arrest protesters during a rally to show support for Uighurs and their “ght for human rights in Hong Kong on Sunday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSLONDON „ The U.K.based grocery chain Tesco said it halted production at a factory in China on Sunday after a British newspaper reported the factory used forced labor to produce charity Christmas cards for the supermarket. Tesco said it also launched an investigation of the Chinese supplier it hired to make the holiday cards, Zheijiang Yunguang Printing, after the Sunday Times raised questions about the factoryÂs labor practices. The newspaper said the potentially problematic province of the cards came to light when a 6-year-old girl in south London found a card in her box already had a message written inside. It read: ÂWe are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qinqpu prison China forced to work against our will. Please help us and notify human rights organization.ÂŽ The writer asked whoever received the note to contact Peter Humphrey, a former British journalist who was detained in China while working as a corporate investigator and spent time at the same Shanghai prison. The London girlÂs father, Ben Widdicombe, said Sunday they at “rst thought the message was a Âprank.ÂŽ ÂOn re”ection, we realized it was actually potentially quite a serious thing,ÂŽ Widdicombe said. ÂSo I felt very shocked, but also a responsibility to pass it on to Peter Humphrey as the author asked me to do.ÂŽ He said the message was eye opening: ÂIt hits home there are injustices in the world and dif“cult situations that we know about and read about each and every day.ÂŽ Humphrey told the BBC he thinks he knows who wrote the message. He said he wonÂt identify the person for fear the inmate would face retribution. Tesco said it was ÂshockedÂŽ by the discovery and would never allow prison labor in its supply chain. The company says it donates 300,000 pounds ($390,000) annually to the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK from the sale of its Christmas cards.Tesco halts work at Chinese factory over prison labor claim
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The accident happened just before 8 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 64 in York County near Williamsburg and for a time shut down traf“c in both directions, Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya said in a statement. The agency tweeted that there was fog and ice along a bridge when what was described as a chain-reaction wreck began. Photos from the scene showed a tangled mass of metal, with car hoods crumpled, windows smashed and a red truck plopped on top of another vehicle. Ivan Levy said he and his wife were both headed to Williamsburg, where they work, in separate vehicles around the time of the crash. Levy told The Associated Press he started slowing his truck down and turned his hazard lights on when he saw thick fog. ÂNext thing I know I see cars just start piling up on top of each other,ÂŽ he said. Levy was able to stop in time but then got a call from his wife saying she had been in the wreck. ÂIt was just so scary,ÂŽ said Alena Levy, who was evaluated at a hospital but was not seriously injured. Ivan Levy said he ran past cars to “nd his wife and help her out. They made their way back to his truck, and Ivan Levy said he then grabbed a medical kit and started checking on other victims because “rst responders hadnÂt arrived yet. Sixty-three vehicles were involved in the crash, and 35 people were transported for treatment of injuries, Anaya said late Sunday morning. She said an unspeci“ed number of those people had injuries considered critical. There were no immediate reports of fatalities. Eastbound lanes eventually reopened, but westbound lanes remained closed hours after the crash, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. An investigation was ongoing, and motorists were being asked to avoid the area. Ivan Levy said the car his wife had been driving was a Christmas gift. ÂShe was all upset about the vehicle, and I was like, ÂLook, honey, itÂs just metal,ÂÂŽ he said.63-vehicle pileup in Virginia results in injuries ROB OSTERMAIER/THE DAILY PRESS VIA APCrews work to clear vehicles from the Queens Creek overpass on I-64 in York County, Va., Sunday December 22, 2019 after a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles cars. The crash happened Sunday morning. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSBALTIMORE „ Seven people were found suffering from gunshot wounds when of“cers responded Sunday to a report of a shooting, the Baltimore Police Department and news reports said. The department said on its Facebook page that police responded to a report of a shooting at 2:10 a.m. When of“cers arrived, they located four victims who had been shot: a 20-yearold male with wounds to the shoulder and hip; an 18-year-old male with wounds to both legs; a 27-year-old male with a wound to the arm; and a 17-year-old male with wounds to the back and leg. They were transported to hospitals for treatment. Two other people who were shot, a 22-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, walked to area hospitals, police said. Local news reports said police later announced a seventh victim arrived at an area hospital for treatment for a gunshot wound. The victimÂs age and exact injury is unknown. The police statement did not indicate whether anyone was taken into custody. Detectives were asking anyone with information to them at 410-396-2411 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. Baltimore is experiencing one of its most violent years on record, with more than 330 homicides so far. ThatÂs up from 309 total in 2018. The city has also seen more than 1,310 commercial robberies and carjackings.Reports say 7 people shot early Sunday in downtown Baltimore THE ASSOCIATED PRESSLAS VEGAS „ A “re in a three-story apartment building in downtown Las Vegas where residents were apparently using their stoves for heat killed six people and forced some residents to jump from upper-”oor windows to escape the heavy smoke before dawn Saturday, authorities said. Investigators reported that the “re started around a “rst-”oor unitÂs stove and that residents had told them that there was no heat in the building, which sits a few blocks from downtown Las Vegas touristy Fremont Street District. Residents reported awakening to pounding on doors around 4 a.m. By the time Matthew Sykes got his clothes on to ”ee, one end of his second-”oor hallway was choked with thick black smoke, as was a stairwell, making it impassable for he and his wife. ÂThe whole place was like one big black cloud of smoke „ couldnÂt get down the stairs,ÂŽ Sykes told The Associated Press. Fire“ghters arriving at the scene began treating injured and using ladders to rescue numerous people already jumping or hanging from windows, “re department spokesman Tim Szymanski said. ÂThe “rst thing that you think of is: WeÂve got to rescue those people. A fall of 16 feet or higher can be fatal.ÂŽ Thirteen people were injured, mostly from smoke inhalation, but victims also had fractures, Szymanski said.6 killed, 13 injured in Las Vegas apartment fire LAS VEGAS FIRE DEPARTMENT VIA APThis photo provided by the Las Vegas Fire Department, “re“ghters work the scene of a “re at a three-story apartment complex in Las Vegas.THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCAPE CANAVERAL „ Boeing safely landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted ”ight to the International Space Station that could hold up the companyÂs effort to launch astronauts for NASA next year. The Starliner descended into the ArmyÂs White Sands Missile Range in the frigid predawn darkness, ending a twoday demo that should have lasted more than a week. A trio of red, white and blue parachutes popped open and airbags also in”ated around the spacecraft to ease the impact. ÂWe pinpoint landed it,ÂŽ NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said at a post-landing brie“ng. The successful return capped a rocky start to a mission that was supposed to include a docking with the space station. Managers will review all the data before deciding whether to do another test ”ight or go straight to ”ying astronauts, said NASAÂs Steve Stich. After seeing this “rst test ”ight cut short and the space station docking canceled because of an improperly set clock on the capsule, Boeing employees were relieved to get the Starliner back. Recovery teams cheered as they watched the capsule drift down through the air and make a bullÂs-eye landing. The touchdown was broadcast live on NASA TV; infrared cameras painted the descending capsule in a ghostly white. As the sun rose, close-up views showed the large white and black capsule upright „ with hardly any scorch marks from re-entry „ next to a U.S. ”ag waving from a recovery vehicle. The astronauts assigned to the “rst Starliner crew „ two from NASA and one from Boeing „ were part of the welcoming committee. ÂA beautiful soft landing,ÂŽ said NASA astronaut Mike Fincke. ÂCanÂt wait to try it out.ÂŽ It was the “rst American-made capsule designed for astronauts to make a ground landing after returning from orbit. NASAÂs early crew capsules „ Mercury, Gemini and Apollo „ all had splashdowns. SpaceXÂs Dragon capsule, which made its orbital debut last winter with a test dummy, also aims for the ocean at missionÂs end. Minutes after touchdown, top NASA and Boeing of“cials poured into Mission Control in Houston to congratulate the team. The newly returned Starliner also got a personalized name: Calypso, after Jacques CousteauÂs boat. The capsuleÂs “rst trip to space began with a smooth rocket ride from Cape Canaveral on Friday. But barely a half hour into the ”ight, it failed to “re its thrusters to give chase to the space station and ended up in the wrong orbit. The problem was with the StarlinerÂs internal clock: It did not sync up with the Atlas V rocket and was off by 11 hours, according to BoeingÂs Jim Chilton. The capsule burned so much fuel trying to orient itself in orbit that there wasnÂt enough left for a space station rendezvous. Flight controllers tried to correct the problem, but between the spacecraftÂs position and a gap in communications, their signals did not get through. They later managed to reset the clock. Boeing is still trying to “gure out how the timing error occurred. The mission lasted nearly 50 hours and included 33 orbits around the Earth, about 100 orbits fewer than planned. A test dummy named Rosie the Rocketeer „ after Rosie the Riveter from World War II „ rode in the commanderÂs seat. Also returning were holiday presents, clothes and food that should have been delivered to the space station crew. Even though not all goals were met including a station docking, Âin my eyes, it was a huge success,ÂŽ said Boeing ”ight director Richard Jones. There were no parachute problems this time. Last month, only two parachutes deployed during an atmospheric test because workers failed to connect a pin in the rigging.Boeing capsule returns to Earth after aborted space mission BILL INGALLS/NASA VIA APBoeing, NASA, and U.S. Army personnel work around the Boeing Starliner spacecraft shortly after it landed in White Sands, N.M. on Sunday. 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A6 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | December 23, 2019 www.highlandsnewssun.com VIEWPOINTS HIGHLANDSNEWS-SUN YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1919Timothy D. Smolarick VP & Publisher, D-R Media tim.smolarick@highlandsnewssun.com Romona Washington Corporate Executive Editor romona.washington@highlandsnewssun.com Cliff Yeazel Advertising Director cliff.yeazel@highlandsnewssun.com Rob Kearley Corporate Circulation Director rob.kearley@highlandsnewssun.com SUNANOTHER VIEW JOIN THE CONVERSATIONLetters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. We will not accept any Letters to the Editor that mention a business in a negative tone, as they have no means to defend themselves. Please keep Letters to the Editor 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 Â… not initials. An address and telephone number must be included. The phone number and address are not for publication, but must be provided. In the case of letters that are emailed, the same rules apply. Due to the number of letters received, we are able to run only four letters 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 Highlands News-Sun, Letters to the Editor, 321 N. Ridgewood Drive, Sebring, FL 33870, or fax to 863-385-1954. Readers may also email Letters to the Editor to editor@newssun.com. A family meal, once considered standard, has become far less commonplace in recent decades, probably due to more parents working „ or both parents and children having too much else to do besides sitting down together. A dietitian has shared ideas to work around busy schedules and revive the idea of a family dining together „ in part or as a whole. Cara Rosenbloom is president of Words to Eat By, which specializes in nutrition education and recipe development. She recently wrote a column for The Washington Post that offered ÂSeven research-backed tips to make the most of family meals, no matter how often they happen.ÂŽ This may seem an impossible task, but Rosenbloom wrote that itÂs more important how family members dine together than how often they do it. ThatÂs a good point, and here are some of her suggestions: ItÂs OK if a family meal doesnÂt occur every day. Rosenbloom cited research indicating most American families „ of all ethnic backgrounds „ eat together an average of three times a week. The research showed that just two family meals a week can provide plenty of bene“ts for participating children „ a healthier diet, greater family connectedness, higher academic success, a lower risk of substance abuse and better communication skills. A family meal doesnÂt have to include everybody. Researchers in Germany found bene“ts to just two family members dining together. These meals donÂt have to be at home, either: ItÂs “ne if the parents are tired at dinnertime and decide to take the family to a restaurant. -Breakfast and lunch count as a family meal. That provides more opportunities than just seven dinners per week. -When possible, get the family involved in preparing the meal. This can include grocery shopping, helping to cook, setting the table or doing the dishes afterward. This takes the burden away from just one person. Studies also show that children eat more healthfully when they help with preparation. Super-healthy meals are not required. One researcher quoted by Rosenbloom said a mix of fresh food and store food „ a salad and a frozen pizza, for example „ provides plenty of health bene“ts. Keep the conversation positive. This is an important point. Although many people may have a different experience, Rosenbloom writes, ÂFamily meals are not the right time for arguments. Ideally, shared meals should be used as a time to catch up and enjoy one anotherÂs company.ÂŽ A positive atmosphere at the table is especially helpful for kids. Turn off the electronic devices. Another excellent idea. ItÂs not really family time if everyone is checking text messages every two minutes, or if half the people dining are watching television. ÂOur family dinners donÂt always match the ideal thatÂs been pushed on parents, but IÂve realized that how we eat together „ the TV is off, phones are banned and communication is open „ is more important than how often,ÂŽ Rosenbloom wrote. ThatÂs good advice for any family, no matter what its composition. An editorial from the The Greenwood Commonwealth, Mississippi.Revive the family dinnerWhat message will Democrats hear?This is an exciting time to be a conservative. The House of Representatives just impeached President Trump in a ridiculous show of liberal drama. When Pelosi was asked when they would send it to Congress for trial, she said, ÂWe have done what we set out to do.ÂŽ This is a telling remark alluding to the fact that they always knew there was no evidence of TrumpÂs guilt, but they could at least muddy his reputation with an impeachment process controlled by a Democratic House of Representatives. Now, in the Senate, where there would be an actual trial requiring actual evidence, the Dems know they could not get a conviction, so Pelosi and her ilk will begin the arduous task of trying to convince people that the Senate Republicans (every single one of them) are corrupt and willing to break the law to protect the president By the way, the Dems want you to think the president abused his power by putting pressure on Ukraine to provide evidence of Joe BidenÂs and/or his sonÂs involvement in overseas ventures. ThatÂs what the impeachment was about. So, how much have you read or heard about the investigation into Joe and Hunter BidenÂs involvement in overseas business? What have you seen or heard from Pelosi regarding the investigation into the Bidens? Nothing! And you wonÂt. Two Democrats voted against impeachment and one of those has had enough of the Dems drama and is changing parties. Who can blame him? ItÂs embarrassing to be a Democrat now. Some of my liberal friends, while remaining liberal, have voiced embarrassment over some of the things the Democrats are doing and saying these days. Regardless of whether they send the case to the Senate or not, Trump will not be convicted because he didnÂt do anything wrong. I am curious to see what message the Democrats hear when the president they impeached is re-elected by the American people. Will they hear the message that weÂve had enough of the Dems absurd drama and weÂre ready for a change or will they interpret his reelection to mean that ÂWe the people ƒŽ are stupid?Tim Dowling SebringPublic hearings are a shamRecently, the FDOTÂs task force on the proposed Southwest Central Connector met in LaBelle. This is one of the three toll roads fast-tracked by the Legislature, and it would serve nine counties: Highlands, Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, Deso!o, Hardee and Polk. Some of the Task Force members seem to think that roads equal economic growth. For ordinary roads this might be true if lots on a new road are sold and built on. Freeways are different. On a freeway, local growth happens mainly at interchanges. Otherwise, being close to a freeway just means noise. One Task Force member asked how many interchanges there would be. A DOT engineer replied that no one knows, it hasnÂt been decided. A town could be in favor of the new toll freeway and then find out that they arenÂt important enough to get an interchange. The public hearings look like a sham. The Task Force members had a chance to question seven panelists in LaBelle. One of the panelists is a PhD economist with the Florida Chamber of Commerce. A Task Force member asked how much the project will cost. The economist said that the cost canÂt be calculated because the route hasnÂt been selected. Legislature has fast-tracked this toll freeway and two others, yet no one has any idea about the cost. The Legislature didnÂt set a maximum cost for the project. ItÂs a strange way of proceeding. As a teenager I went to a hearing on building a bridge across the intracoastal waterway. The engineers laid out Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C and had cost estimates for each one. There was no Plan A or Plan B at LaBelle, just Âwe donÂt know.ÂŽ The Legislature should junk the whole idea.Dale L. Gillis SebringYOUR VIEW It is Finally Christmas Time By Miguel Arceo For me, labeling Christmas as my favorite holiday is easier than taking a walk in the park. Christmas is filled with traveling, family gatherings, and moments to reflect on your faith. While it sadly doesnÂt snow here, the lower temperatures are also a huge plus to the Christmas festivities. Christmas also gives students like myself the opportunity to take a break from the stress from school and allow us to spend our time with our family. As Christians, we are also taught the deeper meaning of Christmas and know that we actually celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. With all of this, is really no reason to dislike the holiday season. This holiday does not solely apply to solely young, old, or middle-aged people. Everyone is able to enjoy this season with plenty of events happening in our community. In this smaller community, I have noticed that the holiday feeling is intensified. Definitely not to the level of northern cities or famously jolly cities such as New York City, but Highlands County has a special way of celebrating. The smaller amount of residents and slower lifestyle creates a family-like atmosphere amongst residents, as everyone seems to know each other. You constantly hear people talking and telling each other to have a merry christmas in public. Churches are smaller, meaning everyone is closer to each other and can truly enjoy the time with the people around them. These are things that in larger cities you wonÂt hear very often. PeopleÂs lifestyles just move at a much faster pace and they are intending on getting from point A to point B as efficiently as possible. This small aspect of Highlands County gives me pride in being a resident of this county. It may not be the perfect county, but knowing that it is basically a family here is a great aspect of it. It is worth mentioning just how much of a blessing it is to have the Carousel of Lights in Downtown Sebring. The Carousel of Lights is something that we are really blessed to have in a county of our size. This annual event is completely free for all to attend and is filled with so many activities, such as a puppet show and even miniature golf. If you or your family has yet to visit, I strongly encourage you to do so. The Carousel of Lights is in my earliest memories of the holiday season. As a child, I loved walking underneath the arcs and in between the different light displays. To this day, I enjoy just being able to pass by and look into the different lighted figures. It is a really well organized event and a great way to spend a December afternoon. Those who organize the event do a really good job every single year. Being that this event is in its 32nd year, I pray that Highlands County hosts this event for many more years. It is a staple of Highlands County, and having a Christmas season without it just does not seem right.It is Finally Christmas TimeVIEWPOINTS FROM A TEENAGERMiguel Arceo
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www.highlandsnewssun.com December 23, 2019 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | A7THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCHICAGO „ A shooting early Sunday at a house party held in honor of someone who was killed in April left 13 people wounded, four of them critically, Chicago police said. The shooting stemmed from a dispute at the memorial party, Chief of Patrol Fred Waller said at an early morning news conference. He said shots were “rst “red just after 12:30 a.m. The victims range in age from 16 to 48 and suffered Âdifferent and various gunshot wounds to their bodies.ÂŽ Two people were being questioned, Waller said. One of them was arrested with a weapon, he said, while the other was wounded. Waller said police recovered a revolver. ÂIt looked like they were just shooting randomly at people as they exited the party,ÂŽ Waller said. Waller did not provide details on the person who was being memorialized, including who the person was. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who visited victims Sunday, said the party was celebrating the birthday of a person who had been killed. Waller described three different shooting scenes at the residential location in the cityÂs Englewood neighborhood, a predominantly low-income stretch of the city roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of downtown that has high crime. The shooting started inside, then more shots were “red as people began spilling out of the house. Shots were also “red at a third place nearby, Waller said. He described the shooting as an Âisolated incident.ÂŽ The shooting comes as the city has been on the verge of closing out 2019 with sizable drops in shootings and homicides for the third straight year. Through roughly mid-December, about 475 people were killed, compared with 549 in 2018, which is a 14% drop. In 2016, the number of homicides was roughly 750, according to Chicago police data. The declines happened citywide, including in historically high-crime areas. Still, Chicago still has more violent crime than New York and Los Angeles. Both cities had about 1,800 shooting victims combined, while Chicago has had about 2,500 this year, according to the Chicago Tribune, which tracks shootings. Police have credited ChicagoÂs drop in crime to the use of technology used to predict where shootings might occur, while experts also credit anti-violence programs that offer jobs and gang con”ict mediation. Lightfoot, who met with victims at the University of Chicago Hospital, urged those with information about the shooting to come forward, even if they want to do so anonymously. ÂItÂs a terrible tragedy and frankly an incredible act of cowardice,ÂŽ she told reporters. ÂPeople in that house know what happened and weÂve urged them to overcome their fears and come forward with information.ÂŽ13 wounded in shooting at Chicago memorial for slain person TERRENCE ANTONIO JAMES/ CHICAGO TRIBUNE VIA APChicago police guard a crime scene in the 5700 block of S. May Street in Chicago after people were shot there on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Terrence THE ASSOCIATED PRESSFLINT, Mich. „ An update is expected at the start of 2020 regarding a criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis that was one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in U.S. history, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. Whitmer told MLive.com on Tuesday that she trusts MichiganÂs Attorney General Dana Nessel Âto do the right thingÂŽ in the probe of FlintÂs water crisis. ÂI think she has shown sheÂs taken it very seriously,ÂŽ Whitmer said of Nessel. ÂThese timelines we are bumping up against means that sheÂll probably be making some announcements at the beginning of the year.ÂŽ In 2014 and 2015, Flint faced a man-created health emergency after lead from old pipes leached into drinking water due to a lack of corrosion-control treatment following a change in the water source while the “nancially strapped city was under state emergency management. The switch also has been linked to a deadly Legionnaires disease outbreak. However, Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud in June dismissed eight pending criminal cases related to the water crisis. Hammoud cited the need to review 20 million documents and said her team uncovered in a month, with search warrants, what previous investigators had not retrieved in three years. The stunning decision came more than three years „ and millions of dollars „ after authorities began examining the roots of the scandal that left FlintÂs water system tainted with lead. Hammoud, who took control of the investigation in January after the election of Nessel, said Âall available evidence was not pursuedÂŽ by the previous team of prosecutors. The prosecutors criticized how their predecessors cut plea deals for seven of“cials that resulted in no jail time or criminal records. ÂIÂve never seen anything like it,ÂŽ said Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy, who is also leading the criminal team in the investigation. Nessel has not said much about the investigation since dismissing the criminal cases, but noted she supports an extension of the statute of limitations in criminal misconduct cases brought against public of“cials like those who were initially charged with crimes related to the Flint water crisis. Pending legislation would change the statute of limitations in Michigan for misconduct from six to 10 years.Update on Flint water crisis probe to come in 2020 LOS ANGELES TIMES DAILY CROSSWORD EDITED BY RICH NORRIS AND JOYCE LEWIS Rating: BRONZE JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU NEWSDAY CROSSWORD EDITED BY STANLEY NEWMAN DOLLAR STRETCHERS MARMADUKE By Brad Anderson
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www.highlandsnewssun.com December 23, 2019 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | A9 MONDAY EVENINGDECEMBER 23, 20195 PM5:306 PM6:307 PM7:308 PM8:309 PM9:3010 PM10:302-WEDU/PBSOdd Squad (EI) Rick Steves Europe World News America Nightly Business Report PBS NewsHour (N) Antiques Roadshow A 1907 Robert Henri oil painting. No Passport Required ÂSeattleÂŽ AmericaÂs Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary Special5-WOCX/INDTo Be Announced6-WKMG/CBSNews 6 at 5:00p (N) News 6 at 5:30p (N) News 6 at 6:00p (N) CBS Evening News News 6 at 7:00p (N) Inside Edition (N) The Price Is Right at Night: A Holiday-With Seth Rogen All Rise Mark and Emily go head to head in court. Bull Bull has a new rich client for the “rm.8-WFLA/NBCNewsChannel 8 at 5:00PM NewsChannel 8 at 5:30PM NewsChannel 8 at 6PM (N) NBC Nightly News Holt NewsChannel 8 at 7PM (N) Extra (N) Holidays With the HoughsSaturday Night Live ÂA Saturday Night Live Christmas SpecialÂŽ Popular Christmas-themed sketches.9-WFTV/ABCEyewitness News at 5pm Eyewitness News Eyewitness News at 6pm ABC World News Jeopardy! (N) Wheel of Fortune ÂSame Time, Next ChristmasÂŽ (2019, Romance) Lea Michele. Childhood sweethearts reunite at a Hawaiian resort. The Good Doctor An injured NFL player must be treated.10-WTSP/CBS10 News at 5:00 pm (N) 10 News at 5:30pm (N) 10 News at 6:00 pm (N) CBS Evening News Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) The Price Is Right at Night: A Holiday-With Seth Rogen All Rise Mark and Emily go head to head in court. Bull Bull has a new rich client for the “rm.11-WINK/CBSWINK News at 5pm (N) WINK News at 5:30pm (N) WINK News at 6pm (N) CBS Evening News WINK News at 7pm (N) Inside Edition (N) The Price Is Right at Night: A Holiday-With Seth Rogen All Rise Mark and Emily go head to head in court. Bull Bull has a new rich client for the “rm.13-WTVT/FOXFOX13 5:00 News (N) FOX13 5:30 News (N) (5:59) FOX13 6:00 News (N) FOX13 6:30 News (N) Access Hollywood (N) TMZ (N) 9-1-1 ÂTriggersÂŽ A high-rise “re drill. (:01) Prodigal Son ÂThe TripÂŽ FOX13 10:00 News (N)20-WBBH/NBCNBC 2 News at Five (N) NBC 2 News at Five-Thirty NBC 2 News at Six (N) NBC Nightly News Holt Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) Holidays With the HoughsSaturday Night Live ÂA Saturday Night Live Christmas SpecialÂŽ Popular Christmas-themed sketches.22-WCLF/INDHerman & Sharron Dr. Ward Bond Show Christian Fitness Joyce Meyer Enjoying Life Zola LevittGreat Awakening with Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne Love a ChildThe Place For Miracles Andrew Wommack Dr. David Jeremiah (N) Christ in Prophecy28-WFTS/ABCABC Action News ABC Action News ABC Action News ABC World News Inside Edition (N) The List (N) ÂSame Time, Next ChristmasÂŽ (2019, Romance) Lea Michele. Childhood sweethearts reunite at a Hawaiian resort. The Good Doctor An injured NFL player must be treated.30-WGCU/PBSOdd Squad (EI) Arthur (EI) World News America Nightly Business Report PBS NewsHour (N) Antiques Roadshow A 1907 Robert Henri oil painting. Christmas at Belmont Carols and seasonal favorites. (N) Tales from the Royal Bedchamber32-WMOR/INDModern Family Modern Family The Goldbergs The Goldbergs The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory MomMomLast Man Standing Last Man Standing WMOR Presents: Holiday Boat Parade (N)35-WOFL/FOXFOX 35 News at 5pm (N)FOX 35 NewsEdge at 6pmFOX 35 NewsEdge Extra (N) The Big Bang Theory 9-1-1 ÂTriggersÂŽ A high-rise “re drill. (:01) Prodigal Son ÂThe TripÂŽ FOX 35 News at 10pm (N)38-WTTA/MNTMaury Felicia is caught in a love triangle. (N) Extra (N) Entertainment Tonight (N) Family FeudFamily FeudNewsChannel 8 News at 8pm (N) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ÂBaby KillerÂŽ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ÂNoncomplianceÂŽ40-WWSB/ABCABC 7 News at 5 (N) ABC 7 News at 5:30 (N) ABC 7 News at 6 (N) ABC World News ABC 7 News at 7p (N) ABC7 News at 7:30pm (N) ÂSame Time, Next ChristmasÂŽ (2019, Romance) Lea Michele. Childhood sweethearts reunite at a Hawaiian resort. The Good Doctor An injured NFL player must be treated.44-WTOG/CWThe King of Queens The King of Queens Mike & MollyMike & MollyTwo and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Christmas Caroler Challenge ÂThe Six Semi“nalistsÂŽ The Christmas Caroler Challenge The winner is revealed. FriendsFriends62-WBSV/UMAQué pobres tan ricosPasión y poderResistiré ‰‰ ÂFour ChristmasesÂŽ (2008) Vince Vaughn. Noticiero Uni.Apocalipsis66-WXPX/IONÂA Christmas PrincessÂŽ (2019) Erin Gray, Cameron Jebo. ÂA Prince for ChristmasÂŽ (2015) Viva Bianca, Kirk Barker. ÂBest Christmas Ball Ever!ÂŽ (2019) Elisabeth Harnois.A&ELive PDLive PDLive PDLive PDLive PDLive PDLive PDLive PDLive Rescue (N) Live PDLive PDAMCPolar Express ‰‰ ÂFred ClausÂŽ (2007, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. ‰‰‰ ÂNational LampoonÂs Christmas VacationÂŽ (1989) ÂNational Lamp. ChristmasÂŽANPLJeremy WadeÂs Dark WatersJeremy WadeÂs Dark WatersJeremy WadeÂs Dark WatersJeremy WadeÂs Dark WatersJeremy WadeÂs Dark WatersJe remy WadeÂs Dark WatersBETChristmas(:35) ÂHip Hop HolidayÂŽ (2019, Comedy) Wendy Raquel Robinson. ÂHoliday HeistÂŽ (2019, Drama) Chaley Rose, Jatone Smith, Tobias Truvillion. Crazy CmasBRAVOBelow DeckBelow DeckBelow DeckBelow Deck (N) Below Deck (N) Housewives/OCCARTOONTotal DramaTotal DramaWrld, GumballWrld, GumballWrld, GumballWrld, GumballAppleAppleAmerican DadAmerican DadAmerican DadFamily GuyCMTLast-StandingLast-StandingLast-StandingLast-StandingLast-StandingLast-StandingMomMomMomMomMomMomCNNSituation Room With WolfSituation Room With WolfErin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Cuomo Prime Time (N) CNN Tonight w/ Don LemonCOMEDY(:10) The Of“ce (:45) The Of“ce (:15) The Of“ce Phyllis is Santa at the Christmas party. (6:50) The Of“ce (:25) The Of“ce The Of“ce (Part 2 of 2) The Of“ceThe Of“ceThe Of“ceThe Of“ce (Part 1 of 2) The Of“ce (Part 2 of 2)COOKCarnival EatsCarnival EatsMan v. FoodMan v. FoodMan v. FoodMan v. FoodBest ThingBest ThingBest ThingBest ThingThe Best Thing I Ever AteDESTMysteries at the MuseumMysteries at the MuseumMysteries at the MuseumMysteries at the MuseumMysteries at the MuseumMysteries at the MuseumDISCDiesel BrothersDiesel Brothers (N) Diesel Brothers: Trucked OutDiesel Brothers (N) (:01) Dirty Mudder Truckers(:03) Twin Turbos (N)DISN(4:30) Stuck in the Middle Sydney to the Max (5:55) Big City Greens (:20) ‰‰‰ ÂArthur ChristmasÂŽ (2011) Voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie. ÂGood Luck Charlie, ItÂs Christmas!ÂŽ (2011, ChildrenÂs) Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker. Gabby DuranJust Roll With It RavenÂs HomeDIYBig Texas Fix The duo stumbles upon a Victorian. Big Texas Fix The duo renovates the Kettle House. Big Texas Fix Michael purchases an 1893 cottage. Salvage Dawgs Salvage Dawgs Salvage Dawgs (N) Salvage Dawgs Salvage Dawgs Salvage DawgsESPNCollege FootballMonday Night Countdown (N) (Live) NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings. (Live)ESPN2NFL LiveSportsCenter (N) (Live) College BasketballPFL 2019HarrisonRoad to PFL 2019 Champ.FNCThe Five (N) Special ReportThe Story With MarthaTucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) The Ingraham Angle (N)FOODHoliday BakingHoliday BakingHoliday BakingHoliday BakingHoliday BakingChallengeFREE(4:10) ‰‰‰ ÂHome AloneÂŽ (1990, ChildrenÂs) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci. (:40) ‰‰ ÂHome Alone 2: Lost in New YorkÂŽ (1992, ChildrenÂs) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern. Kevin ends up in New York when he boards the wrong plane. (:20) ‰‰ ÂDr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole ChristmasÂŽ (2000, ChildrenÂs) Jim Carrey.FSNFLSpotlightFloridaLightsPregameNBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic. (Live) PostgameInside MagicLightsFX(4:00) ‰‰ ÂThe Amazing Spider-Man 2ÂŽ (2014, Action) Andrew Gar“eld, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx. ‰‰‰ ÂSpider-Man: HomecomingÂŽ (2017, Action) Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr. Peter Parker harnesses his new powers to battle the Vulture. ‰‰‰ ÂSpider-Man: HomecomingÂŽ (2017) Tom Holland.GOLF(4:30) ÂFrom the RoughÂŽ (2013) Tom Felton ‰‰ ÂSeven Days in UtopiaÂŽ (2011, Drama) Robert Duvall. ‰‰ ÂTommyÂs HonourÂŽ (2016) Peter Mullan, Jack Lowden.HALL(4:00) ÂMarry Me at ChristmasÂŽ (2017) Rachel Skarsten. A Puppy Christmas (N) A Kitten Christmas (N) ÂChristmas Under WrapsÂŽ (2014) Candace Cameron Bure. A doctor discovers an Alaskan townÂs holiday secret. Hallmark ChannelÂs Christmas Concert (N) ÂPride, Prejudice and MistletoeÂŽ (2018) Lacey Chabert.HGTVLove It or List It Urban functionality. Love It or List It Sonya wants a home without a to-do list. Love It or List It ÂLackluster Lake HouseÂŽ Love It or List It Empty nesters disagree. Love It or List It A man seeks to prepare for the future. (N) Love It or List It ÂFan Faves: Second Time SellingÂŽ (N)HISTAmerican PickersAmerican PickersAmerican PickersAmerican PickersAmerican Pickers (N) (:03) Pawn Stars (N)LIFE(4:00) ÂRadio ChristmasÂŽ (2019) Keshia Knight Pulliam. ÂChristmas UnleashedÂŽ (2019) Vanessa Lachey, Christopher Russell. A missing dog leads exes to team up on a search. ÂA Very Vintage ChristmasÂŽ (2019) Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Jesse Hutch. An antique shop owner “nds a hidden box. (:03) ÂMerry Liddle ChristmasÂŽ (2019) Kelly Rowland.LIFEMOV(4:00) ÂMy MotherÂs Killer BoyfriendÂŽ (2019, Suspense) ÂIn Bed With a KillerÂŽ (2019, Suspense) Jennifer Taylor. A womanÂs new love interest is hiding some dark secrets. ÂFiancé KillerÂŽ (2018) Felisha Cooper, Kari Wuhrer. A woman is stunned by her daughterÂs sudden engagement. ÂDesigned to KillÂŽ (2018, Suspense) Joshua Hoffman.NICKLoud HouseLoud HouseLoud HouseLoud HouseÂSanta HuntersÂŽ (2014) Breanna Yde Top ElfTop ElfSpongeBobFriendsFriendsOWNDateline on OWNDateline on OWNDateline on OWNDateline on OWN ÂThe FeudÂŽ Dateline on OWNDateline on OWNOXYNCIS ÂLove & WarÂŽ Investigating a sergeantÂs murder. NCIS ÂDeliveranceÂŽ Gibbs “nds a cryptic message. NCIS ÂCloakÂŽ The team must play a dangerous war game. NCIS ÂDaggerÂŽ Criminal targets government secrets. NCIS ÂRoad KillÂŽ Death of a petty of“cer. NCIS ÂSilent NightÂŽ Suspect is presumed dead.PARMT(4:00) ‰‰ ÂThe Expendables 2ÂŽ (2012) ‰‰ ÂThe Expendables 3ÂŽ (2014, Action) Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham. ‰‰‰ ÂTop GunÂŽ (1986) Tom Cruise.SUNSPGolfGolf AmericaIsraeli Bask.Inside HEATPregameNBA Basketball Utah Jazz at Miami Heat. (Live) PostgameInside HEATSYFY(:08) ‰‰‰ ÂHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2ÂŽ (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Harry may have to make the ultimate sacri“ce. ‰‰‰ ÂFantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemÂŽ (2016, Fantasy) Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston. Magizoologist Newt Scamander tracks down magical creatures.TBSAmerican DadAmerican DadAmerican DadAmerican DadAmerican DadFamily GuyFamily GuyFamily GuyFamily GuyFamily GuyFamily GuyTCM(4:30) ‰‰‰ ÂThe Asphalt JungleÂŽ (1950, Crime Drama) Sterling Hayden, Sam Jaffe. ‰‰‰ ÂThe BadlandersÂŽ (1958, Western) Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado. ‰‰‰ ÂThe Shop Around the CornerÂŽ (1940, Romance-Comedy) Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan. ‰‰‰ ÂIn the Good Old SummertimeÂŽ (1949)TLCHoarding: Buried AliveHoarding: Buried Alive90 Day Fiancé90 Day Fiancé Outrageous moments and favorite couples. 90 Day FiancéTNT(4:00) ‰‰ ÂFist FightÂŽ (2017) Charlie Day, Ice Cube. ‰‰‰ ÂThe HangoverÂŽ (2009) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms. Three pals must “nd a missing groom after a wild bash. ‰‰‰ ÂWonder WomanÂŽ (2017, Action) Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen. Wonder Woman discovers her full powers and true destiny.TRAVMy Haunted HouseParanormal CaughtCameraParanormal CaughtCameraParanormal CaughtCameraUnexplained: Caught on Camera Friends summon a ghost.TRUTVInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesInside JokesMisery IndexTVLAND(:12) The Andy Grif“th ShowAndy Grif“thAndy Grif“thAndy Grif“thAndy Grif“thRaymondEverybody Loves RaymondRaymondKingKingUNIPrimer impacto (N) NoticieroNoticiero Uni.Ringo (N) La Rosa de GuadalupeEl dragón (N)USAChicago P.D.Mod FamMod FamMod FamMod FamWWE Monday Night RAW (N) (Live)VH1Love & Hip Hop (Part 2 of 2) Love & Hip Hop (N) Love & Hip Hop (N) Love & Hip Hop (N) Love & Hip Hop: HollywoodLove & Hip HopWELaw & Order ÂJusticeÂŽ Law & Order ÂMarathonÂŽ Law & Order ÂPatsyÂŽ Law & Order ÂBlood MoneyÂŽ Law & Order ÂSundownÂŽ Law & Order ÂLoco ParentisÂŽWGN-ABlue BloodsBlue Bloods ÂTies That BindÂŽ M*A*S*HM*A*S*HM*A*S*HM*A*S*HM*A*S*HM*A*S*HM*A*S*HM*A*S*HMUSTSEEMOVIESMUSTSEESPORTSTHE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2‰‰‚ (2014) Andrew Garfield. Peter Parker confronts a powerful new enemy, named Electro. (PG13) (3:00) FX 4 p.m.ARTHUR CHRISTMAS ‰‰‰ (2011) Voices of James McAvoy. Animated. SantaÂs youngest son undertakes an urgent Christmas mission. (PG) (2:05) DISN 6:20 p.m. FREE 2:05 p.m.THE ASPHALT JUNGLE ‰‰‰ (1950) Sterling Hayden. Exconvict plans jewel heist with odd losers. (NR) (2:00) TCM 4:30 p.m.BACHELOR MOTHER ‰‰‰ (1939) Ginger Rogers. A store clerk is mistaken for a foundlingÂs mother. (NR) (1:30) TCM 12 a.m.BAD SANTA 2 ‰‰ (2016) Billy Bob Thornton. Three angry criminals conspire to bilk a Chicago charity. (R) (2:00) COMEDY 11 p.m.THE BADLANDERS ‰‰‰ (1958) Alan Ladd. Two gold thieves plot to double-cross each other. (NR) (1:30) TCM 6:30 p.m.BOBBY JONES: STROKE OF GENIUS ‰‰ (2004) Jim Caviezel. A young man becomes one of historyÂs greatest golfers. (PG) (2:30) GOLF 1:30 a.m.BUNDLE OF JOY ‰‰ (1956) Eddie Fisher. A salesgirl finds an infant and is mistaken for its mother. (NR) (2:00) TCM 1:30 a.m.CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT‰‰ (1945) Barbara Stanwyck. A newspaper columnist is made to play host to a war hero. (NR) (2:30) AMC 3:30 a.m.CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 ‰‰‚ (2013) Voices of Bill Hader. Animated. Flint Lockwood must save people from animal/plant hybrids. (PG) (2:15) NICK 12 p.m.DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN ‰‰ (2005) Kimberly Elise. A woman starts over after her husband leaves her. (PG-13) (2:30) VH1 1:30 p.m.DR. SEUSS HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS ‰‰ (2000) Jim Carrey. A curmudgeon hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville. (PG) (2:40) FREE 9:20 p.m.THE EXPENDABLES ‰‰ (2010) Sylvester Stallone. Mercenaries embark on a mission to overthrow a South American dictator. (R) (2:30) PARMT 1:30 p.m.THE EXPENDABLES 2 ‰‰‚ (2012) Sylvester Stallone. A mercenary and his team seek vengeance for a murdered comrade. (R) (2:30) PARMT 4 p.m.THE EXPENDABLES 3 ‰‰ (2014) Sylvester Stallone. Barney Ross brings in new blood to fight an old associate. (PG-13) (3:00) PARMT 6:30 p.m.FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM ‰‰‰ (2016) Eddie Redmayne. Magizoologist Newt Scamander tracks down magical creatures. (PG-13) (3:00) SYFY 8 p.m. 7 A.M. SUNSP College Basketball UCF at Oklahoma. 8 A.M. FSNFL World Poker Tour WPT Vegas Cash Game Part 1. 9 A.M. FSNFL Bundesliga Soccer Fortuna Düsseldorf vs 1. FC Union Berlin. SUNSP College Basketball Orange Bowl Classic „ Florida State vs South Florida. 12 P.M. FSNFL College Basketball UCF at Oklahoma. (Taped) SUNSP College Basketball Orange Bowl Classic „ Utah State vs Florida. 2 P.M. FSNFL College Basketball Kansas at Villanova. 2:30 P.M. ESPN College Football Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl „ UCF vs Marshall. (N) (Live) 4 P.M. FSNFL World Poker Tour Bellagio High Roller Part 4. 7 P.M. ESPN2 College Basketball Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) FSNFL NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic. (N) (Live) 7:30 P.M. SUNSP NBA Basketball Utah Jazz at Miami Heat. (N) (Live) 8 P.M. ESPN NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings. (N) (Live) 11 P.M. ESPN2 College Basketball Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) FSNFL World Poker Tour WPT Vegas Cash Game Part 1. lurk for Harry, Dumbledore and their friends. (PG) (3:31) SYFY 10:32 a.m.HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX ‰‰‰ (2007) Daniel Radcliffe. Harry prepares a group of students to fight Voldemort. (PG-13) (3:02) SYFY 7:30 a.m.HOME ALONE ‰‰‰ (1990) Macaulay Culkin. A left-behind boy battles two burglars in the house. (PG) (2:30) FREE 4:10 p.m.HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK ‰‰‚ (1992) Macaulay Culkin. Kevin ends up in New York when he boards the wrong plane. (PG) (2:40) FREE 6:40 p.m.ICE ROAD TERROR ‰‰ (2011) Brea Grant. A prehistoric creature pursues two truckers in Alaska. (R) (2:00) SYFY 1:45 a.m.IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME ‰‰‰ (1949) Judy Garland. Feuding co-workers at a music store are unwitting friends. (NR) (2:00) TCM 10 p.m.THE ITALIAN JOB ‰‰‰ (2003) Mark Wahlberg. A thief and his crew plan to steal back their gold. (PG-13) (2:30) PARMT 11 a.m., 12 a.m.LAST HOLIDAY ‰‰‚ (2006) Queen Latifah. A terminally ill woman lives it up on vacation. (PG-13) (2:30) AMC 1 p.m.THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE ‰‰‰ (2000) Will Smith. A mystical caddy helps an exgolfer regain his swing. (PG-13) (2:30) GOLF 4 a.m.THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE‰‰‰‚ (2017) Voices of Will Arnett. Animated. Batman must save Gotham City from the Jok erÂs hostile takeover. (PG) (2:00) CARTOON 10 a.m.THE LETTER ‰‰‰‚ (1940) Bette Davis. An accused murderess is blackmailed. (NR) (2:00) TCM 7:30 a.m.THE MALTESE FALCON ‰‰‰ (1931) Bebe Daniels. Private eye Sam Spade and others seek a statuette. (NR) (1:30) TCM 9:30 a.m.THE MALTESE FALCON ‰‰‰‰ (1941) Humphrey Bogart. Detective Sam Spade searches for a jewel-encrusted statue. (NR) (2:00) TCM 11 a.m.NATIONAL LAMPOONÂS CHRISTMAS VACATION ‰‰‰ (1989) Chevy Chase. A traditional Griswold yuletide backfires in comic fashion. (PG-13) (2:15) AMC 8 p.m., 10:15 p.m.THE POLAR EXPRESS ‰‰‰ (2004) Voices of Tom Hanks. Animated. A conductor guides a boy to the North Pole. (G) (2:00) AMC 3:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m.PRANCER RETURNS ‰‰‚ (2001) John Corbett. A boy tries to return a deer he is certain belongs to Santa. (NR) (2:05) FREE 12 p.m.RICHIE RICHÂS CHRISTMAS WISH ‰‰ (1998) David Gallagher. Richie wishes he was never TOP GUN ‰‰‰ (1986) Tom Cruise. A hot-shot Navy jet pilot downs MiGs and loves an astro physicist. (PG) (2:30) PARMT 9:30 p.m.TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION ‰‰ (2014) Mark Wahlberg. Optimus Prime and the Autobots face fearsome challengers. (PG-13) (3:30) FX 9 a.m.TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT ‰‰ (2017) Mark Wahlberg. The war between Transformers and humans threatens Earth. (PG-13) (3:30) FX 12:30 p.m.WONDER WOMAN ‰‰‰ (2017) Gal Gadot. Wonder Woman discovers her full powers and true destiny. (PG-13) (3:00) TNT 8 p.m., 11 p.m. born, and his wish comes true. (G) (2:00) FREE 8 a.m.SEVEN DAYS IN UTOPIA ‰‰ (2011) Robert Duvall. A rancher teaches a young golfer about life and the game. (G) (2:00) GOLF 6:30 p.m.THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER ‰‰‰‚ (1940) Margaret Sullavan. Bickering Budapest coworkers fall in love as secret pen pals. (NR) (2:00) TCM 8 p.m.SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING‰‰‰ (2017) Tom Holland. Peter Parker harnesses his new powers to battle the Vulture. (PG-13) (3:00) FX 7 p.m., 10 p.m.S.W.A.T. ‰‰‚ (2003) Samuel L. Jackson. A Los Angeles SWAT team must protect a criminal. (PG-13) (3:00) PARMT 8 a.m.THREE GODFATHERS ‰‰‰ (1936) Chester Morris. Aging bank robbers reluctantly adopt an orphaned infant. (NR) (1:30) TCM 3:30 a.m.3 GODFATHERS ‰‰‰ (1948) John Wayne. Outlaws fleeing across the desert come upon a dying mother. (NR) (2:00) TCM 5 a.m.TIN CUP ‰‰‰ (1996) Kevin Costner. An undisciplined golfer attempts to reach the U.S. Open. (R) (2:30) GOLF 2 p.m., 11 p.m.TOMMYÂS HONOUR ‰‰‚ (2016) Peter Mullan. Father and son become pioneers in the world of golf. (PG) (2:30) GOLF 9:30 a.m., 8:30 p.m. A hot-shot pilot (Tom Cruise) learns to ”y Navy MiGs while romancing his instructor in ÂTop GunÂŽ on PARMT.FIST FIGHT ‰‰ (2017) Charlie Day. A fired teacher challenges a snitch to a fight after school. (R) (2:00) TNT 4 p.m.FOUR CHRISTMASES ‰‰ (2008) Vince Vaughn. Una pareja debe visitar a sus padres divorciados en Navidad. (PG-13) (2:00) 62WBSV 8 p.m.FRED CLAUS ‰‰ (2007) Vince Vaughn. SantaÂs neÂer-do-well brother puts Christmas in jeop ardy. (PG) (2:30) AMC 5:30 p.m.GASLIGHT ‰‰‚ (1940) Anton Walbrook. A ruthless man subjects his wife to psychological torture. (NR) (1:30) TCM 1 p.m.GASLIGHT ‰‰‰‚ (1944) Charles Boyer. A diabolical husband tries to drive his wife insane. (NR) (2:00) TCM 2:30 p.m.THE HANGOVER ‰‰‰ (2009) Bradley Cooper. Three pals must find a missing groom after a wild bash. (R) (2:00) TNT 6 p.m.HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1‰‰‰ (2010) Daniel Radcliffe. Harry sets out to destroy the se crets to VoldemortÂs power. (PG13) (3:05) SYFY 2:03 p.m.HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2‰‰‰‚ (2011) Daniel Radcliffe. Harry may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. (PG-13) (2:52) SYFY 5:08 p.m.HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCE ‰‰‰ (2009) Daniel Radcliffe. New dangers MOVIES SPORTS SPECIALS Extra! Extra! Read All About it! Harder Hall still on hold For information about advertising your business in this space call Highlands News-Sun, 863-385-6155 today!
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Built for total home comfort, our Infinity series central air conditioners offer an enviable SEER rating of up to 21. Combine it with our innovative Infinity® control for our highest degree of comfort management. adno=00026168 Strolling Down Memory Lane From Christmas 2014 The Region Shown is todayÂs weather. Temperatures are todayÂs highs and tonightÂs lows. St. Petersburg Ocala Daytona Beach DeLand Titusville Melbourne Vero Beach Indiantown Basinger Sebring Okeechobee Venus Port Charlotte Venice Myakka City Sarasota Tampa Plant City Tarpon Springs Brooksville Leesburg Beverly Hills Wauchula Frostproof Avon Park Bartow Winter Haven Haines City Kissimmee Orlando REGIONAL 5-DAY FORECAST The NationU.S. Extremes(For the 48 contiguous states Sunday)Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.-10s-0s0s10s20s30s40s50s60s70s80s90s100s110s Cold Warm Stationary Showers T-storms Rain Flurries Snow Ice City Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo WCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo W The WorldWeather (W): s -sunny, pc -partly cloudy, c -cloudy, sh -showers, t -thunderstorms, r -rain, sf -snow flurries, sn -snow, i -ice. POP: Probability of precipitation Weather History 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. Solunar TableThe Sun Rise Set The Moon Rise Set Sun and Moon Wind Speed Seas Bay/Inland direction in knots in feet chop MarineCape Sable to Tarpon Springs Tarpon Springs to Apalachicola Venice Bradenton Clearwater St. Petersburg Vero Beach High Low High Low Tides Florida CitiesCity Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Weather TriviaÂ’ UV Index Today Pollen IndexSource: National Allergy Bureau The higher the number the greater the risk. Air Quality TodaySource: Airnow.gov Winter HavenPrecipitation (in inches)Temperatures Precipitation (in inches)Temperatures LeesburgPossible weather-related delays today. Check with your airline for the most updated schedules. Hi/Lo Outlook Delays Airport SebringPrecipitation (in inches)Temperatures Monthly RainfallTotals are from a 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m.Q:A: TODAY73Some sun with a couple of showers POP: 60% TUESDAY6857Partly sunny and nice POP: 10% THURSDAY7864Pleasant with sun and clouds POP: 15% TONIGHT55Partly cloudy and cooler POP: 25% WEDNESDAY7763Partly sunny POP: 25% FRIDAY7964Partly sunny and pleasant POP: 25%High .......................... 79 at Marathon, FLLow .............. -17 at Antero Reservoir, CO Today Tue. Today Tue. Albuquerque 49 32 pc 52 33 r Anchorage 20 16 sn 28 15 sn Atlanta 56 52 r 68 47 s Baltimore 51 32 pc 50 29 s Birmingham 59 48 r 70 49 s Boise 46 30 pc 39 25 sf Boston 52 34 s 44 30 s Buffalo 46 30 s 39 32 c Burlington, VT 43 27 pc 30 19 pc Charleston, WV 60 29 pc 58 34 s Charlotte 51 47 r 66 41 s Chicago 49 31 pc 48 38 pc Cincinnati 55 29 s 55 37 pc Cleveland 54 31 pc 46 38 pc Columbia, SC 58 52 r 68 39 c Columbus, OH 50 28 s 48 33 pc Concord, NH 48 28 pc 37 18 s Dallas 64 38 s 69 45 pc Denver 59 35 c 54 29 c Des Moines 51 33 pc 50 36 pc Detroit 52 30 pc 43 34 pc Duluth 32 27 pc 33 28 c Fairbanks -12 -15 pc -10 -15 sn Fargo 28 20 pc 28 17 c Hartford 51 28 s 43 22 s Helena 45 26 c 38 23 c Honolulu 83 72 c 82 73 c Houston 69 42 s 73 48 s Indianapolis 50 30 s 50 37 pc Kansas City 59 40 pc 61 44 pc Knoxville 59 44 r 64 43 s Las Vegas 56 42 r 57 40 sh Los Angeles 58 48 r 59 47 sh Louisville 60 33 s 61 42 s Memphis 62 40 s 62 46 pc Milwaukee 47 33 pc 47 37 c Minneapolis 37 30 pc 38 32 c Montgomery 59 52 r 72 48 s Nashville 64 40 s 65 47 s New Orleans 62 53 pc 69 54 s New York City 51 38 s 46 33 s Norfolk, VA 57 44 c 53 43 s Oklahoma City 62 37 pc 64 45 pc Omaha 50 30 pc 49 30 c Philadelphia 51 35 s 48 29 s Phoenix 71 55 pc 61 48 r Pittsburgh 51 26 s 45 28 s Portland, ME 46 27 pc 40 22 pc Portland, OR 48 31 pc 41 37 c Providence 50 32 s 44 25 s Raleigh 52 45 r 63 34 pc St. Louis 61 35 pc 64 42 pc Salt Lake City 45 35 c 45 32 c San Antonio 71 39 s 71 45 pc San Diego 64 50 r 64 48 c San Francisco 55 44 c 53 45 c Seattle 47 35 pc 43 37 pc Washington, DC 50 35 pc 51 32 s Today Tue. Today Tue. Amsterdam 48 42 sh 49 41 r Baghdad 65 43 pc 69 51 s Beijing 37 24 pc 33 22 sf Berlin 45 39 c 44 40 r Buenos Aires 82 68 pc 88 64 s Cairo 69 55 s 67 55 s Cancun 78 62 pc 78 62 s Dublin 46 38 c 43 33 pc Edmonton 22 9 c 20 7 s Halifax 35 28 c 34 21 pc Kiev 54 43 r 48 39 sh London 50 43 pc 51 39 sh Madrid 55 41 pc 55 42 pc Mexico City 69 45 pc 70 43 s Montreal 40 22 pc 29 17 pc Ottawa 39 20 pc 27 16 pc Paris 51 45 r 54 41 pc Rio de Janeiro 80 73 t 77 71 t Rome 61 40 s 58 41 s St. JohnÂs 26 19 s 30 25 sn San Juan 87 74 pc 88 77 pc Sydney 76 70 pc 78 70 pc Tokyo 53 44 pc 53 41 s Toronto 46 28 s 35 30 pc Vancouver 42 33 pc 42 33 c Winnipeg 20 14 pc 24 7 cSnow” akes were reported in Florida at Tampa and Sarasota on Dec. 23, 1989. Tampa had a reading of 30 degrees.Today 2:37a 8:50a 3:04p 9:17p Tue. 3:25a 9:39a 3:53p 10:06p Wed. 4:17a 10:31a 4:45p 10:59p Today 4:31 a.m. 3:42 p.m. Tuesday 5:34 a.m. 4:29 p.m. Today 7:13 a.m. 5:37 p.m. Tuesday 7:13 a.m. 5:37 p.m. New Dec 25 First Jan 2 Full Jan 10 Last Jan 17 W 10-20 2-5 Light W 10-20 4-7 Moderate Today 11:23a 4:43a 9:12p 3:22p Tue. 12:24p 5:30a 9:48p 3:54p Today 8:54a 2:47a 9:01p 3:34p Tue. 9:49a 3:38a 9:53p 4:28p Today 1:25p 6:21a 11:14p 5:00p Tue. 2:26p 7:08a 11:50p 5:32p Today 10:35a 4:15a 9:31p 4:03p Tue. 11:26a 5:04a 10:13p 4:51p Today 12:01p 5:26a 9:50p 4:05p Tue. 1:02p 6:13a 10:26p 4:37p Today Tue. Apalachicola 59 51 sh 65 55 pc Clearwater 69 58 sh 65 60 pc Coral Springs 76 58 t 71 57 pc Daytona Beach 70 54 sh 68 60 sh Fort Lauderdale 76 57 t 73 59 pc Fort Myers 74 57 sh 73 60 pc Gainesville 69 50 sh 69 56 pc Jacksonville 70 51 r 68 54 c Key Largo 76 66 t 72 62 pc Key West 78 66 t 75 66 pc Melbourne 73 53 sh 68 61 pc Miami 78 60 t 74 59 pc Naples 75 61 pc 73 60 pc Ocala 69 50 sh 67 57 pc Okeechobee 72 51 t 68 55 pc Orlando 72 54 sh 68 62 pc Panama City 60 53 sh 67 54 s Pensacola 61 51 sh 69 55 s Pompano Beach 77 57 t 74 59 pc St. Augustine 68 53 sh 66 56 pc St. Petersburg 71 58 sh 69 62 pc Sarasota 73 59 sh 71 61 pc Tallahassee 62 52 sh 70 52 s Tampa 70 57 sh 68 61 pc Vero Beach 74 54 t 70 59 pc West Palm Beach 76 57 t 71 60 pcCause ............................. Palm, Juniper Minutes to burn ............................... 60Main pollutant .................................. OzoneWhat weather instrument often picks up Santa on his journey south?RadarStatistics through 1 p.m. Sunday24 hours through 1 p.m. Sun. 0.30ÂŽ Month to date 1.67ÂŽ Normal month to date 1.90ÂŽ Year to date 52.58ÂŽ Normal year to date 50.26ÂŽ Last year to date 54.38ÂŽ High/low 72/65 Normal high/low 73/53 Record high 87 in 1990 Record low 28 in 1975Statistics through 1 p.m. Sunday24 hours through 1 p.m. Sun. 0.23ÂŽ High/low 72/64Orlando 72/54 showers all day Sarasota 73/59 showers afternoon Tampa 70/57 showers all dayStatistics through 1 p.m. Sunday24 hours through 1 p.m. Sun. 0.42ÂŽ Month to date 2.12ÂŽ Normal month to date 1.35ÂŽ Year to date 50.66ÂŽ Normal year to date 51.58ÂŽ Last year to date 54.62ÂŽ High/low 70/65 Normal high/low 74/49 Record high 85 in 2013 Record low 25 in 1985Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019Jan. 3.37 1.86 2.48 7.46/1948 Feb. 1.56 1.01 2.54 10.61/1998 March 1.43 0.58 3.60 12.18/1960 April 2.08 4.42 2.63 7.36/1951 May 1.49 7.58 2.74 12.72/1957 June 9.66 5.19 7.87 16.44/1992 July 11.89 13.13 8.25 16.45/1945 Aug. 8.20 6.15 7.48 14.59/1949 Sept. 3.78 5.77 6.08 17.26/1960 Oct. 4.66 0.64 2.58 9.43/1952 Nov. 2.79 1.14 2.11 7.81/1988 Dec. 1.67 6.91 2.76 12.52/2002 Total 52.58 54.38 51.12 73.28/1959 69/50 70/54 70/53 72/54 73/53 74/54 74/55 72/52 73/55 72/51 73/52 73/54 73/59 74/55 73/59 70/57 71/53 69/57 70/52 70/53 69/51 72/54 72/54 73/54 71/54 71/55 72/52 72/53 72/54 71/58Month 2019 2018 Avg. 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SPORTS SECTION B Monday, December 23, 2019 • LOCAL • STATE • NATIONAL THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMIAMI GARDENS „ A laugher became a thriller for the Miami Dolphins, and they needed overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals. Miami gave up 16 points in the “nal 29 seconds of regulation but regrouped, and Jason Sanders kicked a 37-yard “eld goal as time expired for a 38-35 win Sunday. Andy Dalton threw for 396 yards and four touchdown passes, including three in the “nal 5:01 of regulation as Cincinnati rallied from a 35-12 de“cit. After the gallant comeback, the Bengals (1-14) settled for clinching next yearÂs No. 1 draft pick. TheyÂre assured of at least tying for the worst record in club history; they went 2-14 in 2002. The Dolphins (4-11) again hurt their chances of landing a franchise quarterback in next yearÂs draft, but rookie coach Brian Flores has repeatedly said heÂs all-out to win now. Rebuilding Miami has four victories in the past eight games with a ragtag roster. MiamiÂs Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 419 yards and four scores, including one to rookie defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Each team punted twice to start the extra period before Fitzpatrick led a 10-play, 51-yard march for the winning score. Fitzpatrick also threw touchdown passes of 31 and 13 yards to Mike Gesicki, and 7 yards to DeVante Parker. It was FitzpatrickÂs 11th four-TD game „ more than John Elway, Tony Romo or Matt Ryan, among others. Parker had “ve catches for 111 yards. He made a 51-yard basket catch on a ”ea ”icker to surpass the 1,000-yard mark for the “rst time in his “ve-year career. The stadium was mostly empty when the Bengals cut the de“cit to 35-27 with 29 seconds left on DaltonÂs TD pass and 2-point conversion throw. They then recovered an onside kick and reached the 25 with four seconds left. Miami dropped eight defenders back to the goal line, but Tyler Eifert reached above two of them in the end zone to catch DaltonÂs throw. On the 2-point conversion, Dalton couldnÂt “nd an open receiver and scrambled to tie the score, sparking the sort of celebration that has been a rarity for Cincinnati this season. Wilkins scored his “rst NFL touchdown even though he earned no style points. He lined up at fullback, made his “rst career reception at the 1, fumbled and recovered in the end zone. Wilkins joined William ÂThe RefrigeratorÂŽ Perry as the only rookie defensive linemen with a touchdown reception in the Super Bowl era. The Dolphins wild home “nale drew a crowd of perhaps only 35,000. The Dolphins 1972 perfect season team was honored at halftime. Players toasted their achievement with champagne, and coach Dolphins survive late collapse, beat Bengals BRYNN ANDERSON/AP PHOTOMiami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores gestures during the “rst half against the Cincinnati Bengals. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSATLANTA „ If this was Dan QuinnÂs “nal game in Atlanta as the Falcons coach, at least he went out in style. Devonta Freeman scored two touchdowns before Jacksonville took a snap, and that was enough to send the Falcons past the woeful Jaguars 24-12 Sunday in a match-up between teams long since eliminated from the NFL playoff race. Matt Ryan threw for 384 yards and Julio Jones had his biggest game of the year, hauling in 10 catches for 166 yards. Before thousands of empty seats at MercedesBenz Stadium, the Falcons (6-9) won their third straight game while holding the Jaguars (5-10) to 288 yards in the home “nale. Atlanta piled up 518 yards. ÂWe wanted to close out our season at home for our fans and certainly represent the way we could,ÂŽ Quinn said. QuinnÂs future has been the subject of feverish speculation in Atlanta. In a season of high expectations, the Falcons got off to a 1-7 start and are headed to the second straight losing record. The only solace for Quinn is another strong “nish. In 2018, the Falcons closed with three straight wins. Now, theyÂve got another threegame run that is largely meaningless in the grand scheme of the season. It may not be enough to save QuinnÂs job after “ve years as the Falcons coach, even though he guided the franchise to only its second Super Bowl appearance during the 2016 season. ÂItÂs been a tale of two halves,ÂŽ Ryan said. ÂThe “rst half (of the season) is not what we wanted. But in this league, the margin of error is small. The difference between being in the mix with a handful games going different in the “rst half is not much. But you have to be on right side of it.ÂŽFalcons score early, defeat Jaguars JOHN BAZEMORE/AP PHOTOAtlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn greets players returning to the sidelines during the “rst half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sebring Senior Softball SignupsSEBRING „ Sebring Senior Softball signups are currently taking place. There are leagues for players 50 and over and a league for those 70 and over. Games will be played at the Highlands County Sports Complex in Sebring, which is at 216 Sheriffs Tower Road, behind the Sebring train station. The season will begin on Jan. 9 and continue through March 26. Games are played Tuesday and Thursday, with the 70s league playing at 9:45 a.m. and the 50s league hitting the “eld at noon. A draft will determine which team players will be on. Practice is taking place now on Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 9 a.m. For more information on the 70s league, call John Kloet at 863-414-2926 and for the 50s league coll 863-840-4291 or 256-504-1710.Junior Tennis After School Tennis LessonsAfter school tennis lesson are being offered at the Thakkar Tennis Center located at the Country Club of Sebring. Lessons begin Jan. 6 and run through Jan. 30. Ages 4 thru 18 and beginners are welcome. USPTA certi“ed tennis professional, Horace Watkis is the instructor. The sessions go for 4 weeks with 1 class per week. Tiny Tots (ages 4-6) are Tuesdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. with a cost of $37. Future Champs (ages 6-12) have a choice of any day of the week with a start time of 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a cost of $45. Pre-Tournament Academy is held Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a cost of $60. High School Team Level is held Thurdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information please contact Coach Horace Watkis at his of“ce at 863-386-4282 or his cell 863-414-2164 or by email at horacewatkis@hotmail.comAmerican Veterans Golf ScrambleAmerican Veterans, Post 21 Golf Scramble will be held at Golf Hammock Country Club on Saturday, Jan. 11. The shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m. There will be three ”ights consisting of 36 foursomes. The cost is $60 per person that includes 1 mulligan, door prizes, closest to the pin and longest drive contests in the men and women divisions. Refreshments will be available during play. Lunch to follow at the American Vets post 21 at 623 US Highway 27 South. To LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCLEVELAND „ Lamar Jackson has the Baltimore Ravens soaring to new heights. Jackson threw three touchdown passes „ two to tight end Mark Andrews late in the “rst half „ and rushed for 103 yards as the Ravens clinched the top seed in the AFC playoffs for the “rst time with their 11th straight win, 31-15 over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday to lock up home-“eld advantage throughout the playoffs. ÂIt feels good,ÂŽ Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. ÂThe players deserve a tremendous amount of credit for it. ItÂs hard to win any game in the NFL. When you put together this kind of season, itÂs quite an accomplishment.ÂŽ The Ravens (13-2) shook off a sluggish start and avenged their last loss, a 40-25 to the Browns on Sept. 29. But Baltimore looks nothing like the team it was three months ago as the marvelous, multi-dimensional Jackson has taken the league by storm with his arm and legs. Jackson “nished with 238 yards passing and went over 100 yards for the “fth time this season. Harbaugh laughed when asked about JacksonÂs eye-popping stats. He has 36 TD passes and just six interceptions. ÂWhat more do you need to say,ÂŽ Harbaugh said. ÂItÂs amazing. ThatÂs not bad for a running back.ÂŽ The Ravens did suffer an injury that could hurt their playoff hopes as running back Mark Ingram went down without being touched in the fourth quarter. Ingram immediately grabbed his lower left leg and collapsed when he tried to stand. Ingram, who went over 1,000 yards rushing in the second quarter and caught a 12-yard TD pass from Jackson in the third, was able to walk to the sideline to be evaluated before limping to the locker room.Ravens clinch top seed in AFC playoffs RON SCHWANE/AP PHOTOBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates a 12-yard touchdown pass to running back Mark Ingram against the Clevelan d Browns on Sunday. RON SCHWANE/AP PHOTOBaltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) celebrates after a 39-yard touchdown.FALCONS | 2B RAVENS | 2B DOLPINS | 2B BRIEFS | 2B
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Coach Doug Marrone is also on the hot seat. ÂItÂs very disappointing for everybody in this room,ÂŽ quarterback Gardner Minshew said. ÂLosingÂs not going to be OK here. Mediocrity is not going to be OK.ÂŽ The Jaguars have lost six of their last seven games and 20 of 27 since a 3-1 start to the 2018 season, which came on the heels of a surprising run to the AFC championship game. The Falcons took the opening kickoff and drove 82 yards in six plays, capped by FreemanÂs 17-yard touchdown run. He took a quick ”ip from Ryan and scampered to the end zone without being touched. On the ensuing kickoff, Michael Walker was stripped of the ball by Keith Smith. Brian Hill fell on the fumble at the Jaguars 25, sending AtlantaÂs offense back on the “eld with barely enough time to catch its breath. Four plays later, Ryan hooked up with Freeman out of the back“eld on an 8-yard scoring pass. Just 5 1/2 minutes into the game, the Falcons were up 14-0. Even with Ryan being picked off twice, Jacksonville couldnÂt muster much of an offensive threat behind Minshew, who was 13 of 31 for 181 yards. Quadree Ollison tacked on a 3-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to stretch AtlantaÂs lead to 24-6. The Jaguars “nally reached the end zone on MinshewÂs 42-yard TD to Chris Conley with 12 minutes remaining. But their last hurrah ended on MinshewÂs incomplete pass in the end zone on fourth-and-goal from the Atlanta 7. Jones became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 12,000 career yards. It also was his 55th 100-yard receiving game, leaving him just two behind Marvin Harrison on the career list in that category. ÂThereÂs no better teammate,ÂŽ Ryan said. ÂHeÂs one of the best to ever do it in this sport.ÂŽ Meanwhile, Ryan reached 4,000 yards passing for the ninth straight season. Drew Brees is the only player with a longer streak, passing for 4,000 yards in 12 straight seasons from 2006-17. Like his team, Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. is “nishing the season strong. Beasley had just 1.5 sacks through the “rst eight games, but he now has 6.5 in the last seven. He had one of three Atlanta sacks against Minshew, with Pro Bowl selection Grady Jarrett also getting one. ÂHis use of hands has certainly improved,ÂŽ Quinn said of Beasley. ÂThose are the kind of plays we need him to make. He and Grady were especially active today.ÂŽ The Jag close the season at home against the AFC South rival Colts (7-8), looking to avenge a 33-13 loss at Indianapolis in the teams “rst meeting, while the Falcons visit Tampa Bay.FALCONSFROM PAGE 1B JOHN AMIS/AP PHOTOAtlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) celebrates his touchdown with Atlanta Falcons running back Kenjon Barner (38) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Harbaugh said Ingram did not suffer any structural damage, but heÂll undergo more testing today. The Browns (6-9) were of“cially eliminated from the postseason, and now “rst-year coach Freddie Kitchens may be down to his last game. Kitchens has appeared overwhelmed at times and the home “nale was a microcosm of this disappointing season as the Browns underperformed and will miss the playoffs for the 17th straight season. Baker May“eld threw a 3-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter to Odell Beckham Jr., whose acquisition by the Browns in March sent expectations soaring. In the closing minutes, Beckham ”ung his helmet on the sideline in frustration and exchanged words with Kitchens. May“eld, who “nished 20 of 33 for 192 yards with two TDs and a pick, said itÂs not all Kitchens fault that ClevelandÂs season soured. ÂAny time you have a head coach and you have a losing record, thatÂs the “rst person everybody points to,ÂŽ he said. ÂBut it goes to many more things than just Freddie. We can all be better in this process and I think thatÂs what it comes down to, thereÂs no one single thing to blame. ItÂs just overall, we all have to bring it more and more every day to meet the expectations we set for ourselves.ÂŽ Outplayed and in their own way for most of the “rst half, the Ravens scored two touchdowns in the “nal two minutes to take a 14-6 lead at the break. Jackson connected on a 39-yard TD pass to Andrews with 1:18 for BaltimoreÂs “rst score, and then hooked up with his tight end again on a sensational play the electrifying QB can add to his MVP candidacy. Jackson stayed alive in the pocket long enough to buy time and “red an off-balance pass to the back of the end zone, where Andrews made a terri“c leaping catch. Baltimore had been unable to do anything on its “rst four possessions and the Browns appeared on their way to a surprising halftime lead. However, Kitchens made another head-scratching play call on third-and-1 when he had May“eld pitch the ball to Kareem Hunt, who looked like he was going to throw it before being brought down for an 8-yard loss. ÂWe had opportunities to make plays and we just didnÂt do it,ÂŽ said Kitchens, adding he was prepared to go for it on fourth down if Hunt had just thrown an incompletion. The Ravens hurt themselves with some uncharacteristic mistakes to set up ClevelandÂs “rst touchdown after JacksonÂs fumble near mid-“eld. BaltimoreÂs defense committed two penalties on fourth down to extend the Browns drive and cornerback Jimmy Smith was called for pass interference in the end zone, giving Cleveland “rst-and-goal at the 1. On the next play, May“eld rolled to his right and hit tight end Demetrius Harris. Jackson set the team record for TD passes with his “rst strike to Andrews, who leads all tight ends with 10 scores. JacksonÂs 34th TD pass broke the previous record he shared with Vinny Testaverde, who threw 33 in 1996, the Ravens “rst season in Baltimore after leaving Cleveland. ... Harbaugh improved to 20-4 against Cleveland. ... The Ravens “nished with 243 yards rushing and are on pace to be the “rst team in league history to average 200 rushing and passing yards. The Ravens conclude the regular season at home Sunday against Steelers, while the Browns visit Cincinnati in their regular-season “nale.RAVENSFROM PAGE 1B DAVID RICHARD/AP PHOTOBaltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (21) rushes after a catch under pressure from Cleveland Browns middle linebacker Joe Schobert (53) and linebacker Mack Wilson (51). Don Shula grinned as the crowd sang happy birthday to him. He turns 90 on Jan. 4. The Dolphins close the season at New England, where they last won in 2008. The Patriots won 43-0 when the teams met in Week 2. The Bengals “nish at home Sunday against Cleveland, which won 27-19 when the teams met two weeks ago. The Browns have won three in a row in the series.DOLPINSFROM PAGE 1B WILFREDO LEE/AP PHOTOMiami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) goes after the football after he fumbled and recovered it for a touchdown. sponsor a hole it is $50 per hole. Please make checks payable to AM VETS post No. 21. For more information or questions please contact Paul Morris at 863-446-2064.Lake Placid Senior SoftballLake Placid senior softball menÂs league is now practicing on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Lake June Ball Fields. The League is for ages 60 and up. There will be 23 games at the Highlands Sports Complex in Sebring starting January through March. A player draft in December will assign players to teams. If interested and looking for good camaraderie and exercise, just bring a bat, glove and enthusiasms to the Lake Placid practices and sign up. For further league information please visit the league website at lpsoftball.comBRIEFSFROM PAGE 1BTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSTORONTO „ Kyle Lowry had 32 points and 10 assists, Chris Boucher scored a career-high 21 points and the Toronto Raptors overturned a 30-point de“cit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-107 on Sunday, the biggest comeback in franchise history and the NBAÂs largest in a decade. Lowry had one fewer point in the fourth quarter (20) than the Mavericks managed as a team (21). It was the “rst 30-point comeback in the NBA since Sacramento beat Chicago on Dec. 21, 2009, according to Elias. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scored 18 points and Fred VanVleet had 10 as the short-handed Raptors won their “fth straight and improved to 13-3 at home, ending the Mavericks seven-game road winning streak. Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Jalen Brunson scored 21 points as Dallas dropped to 2-2 without guard Luka Doncic, who sat for the fourth straight game because of a sprained right ankle. Toronto trailed 83-53 with 2:55 remaining in the third, but used a swarming defense and hot shooting from Lowry to tie the score at 95 with 5 1/2 minutes to go in the fourth. Hollis-Jefferson made a pair of free throws with 4:31 remaining to put the Raptors up 98-97, their “rst lead of the second half. Lowry hit a 3 on TorontoÂs next possession, making it a four-point game. A three-point play by Brunson with 1:14 left cut it to 106-105 and Porzingis made a pair from the line with 32 seconds remaining, giving Dallas a one-point lead. Lowry fed Boucher for a go-ahead dunk and, after a Dallas timeout, Brunson missed a jumper that would have given the Mavs the lead. Boucher was fouled as he grabbed the rebound and made both free throws, putting Toronto up by three with 1.6 seconds left. Porzingis launched a game-tying shot from his own side of half before the buzzer but it fell short. The Raptors made four of 23 attempts from 3-point range through the “rst three quarters, then made six of 11 shots from distance in the fourth, four of them from Lowry. Dallas missed 11 straight “eld goal attempts to begin the game, and didnÂt score until Porzingis hit the second of two free throws with 6:43 left in the opening quarter. Dorian Finney-Smith made a 3 with 6:19 left in the “rst to halt the shooting slump.Raptors rally from 30-point deficit, beat Dallas FRANK GUNN/THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA APToronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) and teammate forward Rondae Hollis-Jeerson (4) celebrate after defeating the Dallas Mavericks.
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www.highlandsnewssun.com December 23, 2019 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | B3 PRO FOOTBALLNFL All times EasternAMERICAN CONFERENCEEAST W L T PCT. PF PA y-New England 12 3 0 .800 396 198 x-Buffalo 10 5 0 .667 308 246 N.Y. Jets 6 9 0 .400 263 353 Miami 4 11 0 .267 279 470 SOUTH W L T PCT. PF PA y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 364 350 Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 367 317 Indianapolis 7 8 0 .467 341 335 Jacksonville 5 10 0 .333 262 377 NORTH W L T PCT. PF PA y-Baltimore 13 2 0 .867 503 272 Pittsburgh 8 7 0 .533 279 275 Cleveland 6 9 0 .400 312 360 Cincinnati 1 14 0 .067 246 397 WEST W L T PCT. PF PA y-Kansas City 10 4 0 .714 394 284 Oakland 6 8 0 .429 274 386 Denver 5 9 0 .357 239 284 L.A. Chargers 5 9 0 .357 299 290 NATIONAL CONFERENCE EAST W L T PCT. PF PA Dallas 7 7 0 .500 378 288 Philadelphia 7 7 0 .500 334 328 N.Y. Giants 4 11 0 .267 324 417 Washington 3 12 0 .200 250 388 S OUTH W L T PCT. PF PA y-New Orleans 12 3 0 .800 416 331 Tampa Bay 7 8 0 .467 436 421 Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 353 377 Carolina 5 10 0 .333 330 428 NORTH W L T PCT. PF PA x-Green Bay 11 3 0 .786 330 283 x-Minnesota 10 4 0 .714 378 259 Chicago 7 7 0 .500 256 253 Detroit 3 10 1 .250 304 373 WEST W L T PCT. PF PA x-San Francisco 12 3 0 .800 453 289 x-Seattle 11 3 0 .786 371 345 L.A. Rams 8 7 0 .533 363 340 Arizona 4 9 1 .321 310 398 x-clinched playoff berth; y-clinched divisionWEEK 16 SaturdayÂs GamesHouston 23, Tampa Bay 20 New England 24, Buffalo 17 San Francisco 34, L.A. Rams 31SundayÂs GamesN.Y. Giants 41, Washington 35, OT Miami 38, Cincinnati 35, OT New Orleans 38, Tennessee 28 N.Y. Jets 16, Pittsburgh 10 Baltimore 31, Cleveland 15 Indianapolis 38, Carolina 6 Atlanta 24, Jacksonville 12 Oakland at L.A. Chargers, late Detroit at Denver, late Arizona at Seattle, late Dallas at Philadelphia, late Kansas City at Chicago, lateTodayÂs GameGreen Bay at Minnesota, 8:15 p.m.WEEK 17 Sunday, Dec. 29Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Miami at New England, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. Washington at Dallas, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m.LATE SATURDAY PATRIOTS 24, BILLS 17BUFFALO 3 7 7 0 „ 17 NEW ENGLAND 7 3 3 11 „ 24 First Quarter Buf„FG Hauschka 35, 9:16. NE„LaCosse 8 pass from Brady (Folk kick), 1:50. Second Quarter NE„FG Folk 36, 5:04. Buf„Dawkins 1 pass from Allen (Hauschka kick), :01. Third Quarter NE„FG Folk 51, 9:54. Buf„Brown 53 pass from Allen (Hauschka kick), 7:25. Fourth Quarter NE„FG Folk 20, 10:45. NE„Burkhead 1 run (Edelman pass from Brady), 5:06. A„65,878. BUF NE First downs 14 23 Total Net Yards 268 414 Rushes-yards 23-92 35-143 Passing 176 271 Punt Returns 1-17 3-17 Kickoff Returns 2-57 3-75 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 13-26-0 26-33-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-32 0-0 Punts 6-44.3 2-46.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 7-46 3-30 Time of Possession 21:08 38:52 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING„Buffalo, Singletary 15-46, Allen 7-43, Brown 1-3. New England, Michel 21-96, Burkhead 5-20, Harry 2-18, White 3-5, Brady 4-4. PASSING„Buffalo, Allen 13-26-0-208. New England, Brady 26-33-0-271. RECEIVING„Buffalo, Beasley 7-108, McKenzie 2-11, Brown 1-53, Knox 1-33, Singletary 1-2, Dawkins 1-1. New England, Edelman 5-72, Burkhead 4-77, White 4-24, Meyers 3-25, Sanu 3-24, Watson 3-15, Harry 2-21, LaCosse 1-8, Michel 1-5. MISSED FIELD GOALS„None.49ERS 34, RAMS 31L.A. RAMS 7 14 7 3 „ 31 SAN FRANCISCO 3 21 0 10 „ 34 First Quarter LAR„Cooks 10 pass from Goff (Zuerlein kick), 11:08. SF„FG Gould 26, 8:35. Second Quarter LAR„Gurley 5 run (Zuerlein kick), 14:55. SF„Samuel 19 run (Gould kick), 12:06. LAR„Gurley 1 run (Zuerlein kick), 6:47. SF„Mostert 16 run (Gould kick), 2:21. SF„Warner 46 interception return (Gould kick), :46. Third Quarter LAR„Kupp 22 pass from Goff (Zuerlein kick), 5:06. Fourth Quarter SF„Kittle 7 pass from Garoppolo (Gould kick), 6:06. LAR„FG Zuerlein 52, 2:30. SF„FG Gould 33, :00. A„70,103. LAR SF First downs 24 19 Total Net Yards 395 334 Rushes-yards 24-72 23-119 Passing 323 215 Punt Returns 2-1 0-0 Kickoff Returns 1-27 1-81 Interceptions Ret. 2-13 1-46 Comp-Att-Int 27-46-1 16-27-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 6-33 Punts 6-44.3 5-43.8 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 7-43 3-26 Time of Possession 32:21 27:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING„L.A. Rams, Gurley 15-48, Goff 4-12, Henderson 2-7, Woods 2-6, Brown 1-(minus 1). San Francisco, Mostert 11-53, Coleman 5-33, Samuel 3-28, Garoppolo 4-5. PASSING„L.A. Rams, Goff 27-46-1-323. San Francisco, Garoppolo 16-27-2-248. RECEIVING„L.A. Rams, Higbee 9-104, Woods 8-117, Cooks 4-39, Kupp 4-31, Reynolds 2-32. San Francisco, Kittle 5-79, Samuel 4-31, Sanders 3-61, Bourne 2-29, Dwelley 1-25, Juszczyk 1-23. MISSED FIELD GOALS„L.A. Rams, Zuerlein 52. NFL INJURY REPORTThe National Football League updated injury report, as provided by the league:TodayGREEN BAY at MINNESOTA „ PACKERS: DNP: TE Marcedes Lewis (not injury related). LIMITED: T Bryan Bulaga (not injury related), TE Jimmy Graham (wrist, groin), DE Dean Lowry (ankle), LB Blake Martinez (hand, calf), T Yosuah Nijman (elbow), CB Tramon Williams (not injury related). FULL: CB Kevin King (shoulder), T Alex Light (illness). VIKINGS: DNP: Friday RB Dalvin Cook (chest), RB Alexander Mattison (ankle). FULL: DT Linval Joseph (knee), S Jayron Kearse (toe), CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle), DT Shamar Stephen (knee).COLLEGE FOOTBALLFCS PLAYOFFSSemi“nals SaturdayÂs GamesNorth Dakota State 42, Montana State 14 James Madison 30, Weber State 14Championship Saturday, Jan. 11 At Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TexasNorth Dakota State (15-0) vs. James Madison (14-1), noonNCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFSChampionship SaturdayÂs Game at McKinney, TexasWest Florida 48 vs. Minnesota State 40NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFSChampionship FridayÂs Game at Shenandoah, Texas North Central (Ill.) 41, WisconsinWhitewater 14NAIA PLAYOFFSChampionship SaturdayÂs Game At Eddie G. Robinson Stadium, Ruston, La.Morningside 40, Marian (Ind.) 38BOWL RESULTS / SCHEDULEAll times EasternDec. 20 Bahamas Bowl, NassauBuffalo 31, Charlotte 9 Frisco (Texas) BowlKent State 51, Utah State 41SaturdayÂs Games Celebration Bowl, At AtlantaNorth Carolina A&T 64, Alcorn State 44New Mexico Bowl, AlbuquerqueSan Diego State 48, Central Michigan 11Cure Bowl, Orlando, Fla.Liberty 23, Georgia Southern 16Boca Raton (Fla.) BowlFlorida Atlantic 52, Southern Methodist 28Camellia Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.Arkansas State 34, Florida International 26Las Vegas BowlWashington 38, Boise State 7New Orleans BowlAppalachian State 31, Alabama Birmingham 17MondayÂs Game Gasparilla Bowl, At Tampa, Fla.UCF (9-3) vs. Marshall (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN)TuesdayÂs Game Hawaii Bowl, HonoluluBYU (7-5) vs. Hawaii (9-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN)ThursdayÂs Games Independence Bowl, Shreveport, La.Miami (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (9-3), 4 p.m. (ESPN)Quick Lane Bowl, DetroitPittsburgh (7-5) vs. Eastern Michigan (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN)FridayÂs Games Military Bowl, Annapolis, Md.North Carolina (6-6) vs. Temple (8-4), noon (ESPN)Pinstripe Bowl, New YorkWake Forest (8-4) vs. Michigan State (6-6), 3:20 p.m. (ESPN)Texas Bowl, HoustonOklahoma State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 6:45 p.m. (ESPN)Holiday Bowl, San DiegoIowa (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 8 p.m. (FS1)Cheez-It Bowl, PhoenixAir Force (10-2) vs. Washington State (6-6), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN)Saturday, Dec. 28 Camping World Bowl, Orlando, Fla.Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Iowa State (7-5), noon (ABC)Cotton Bowl Classic Arlington, TexasPenn State (10-2) vs. Memphis (12-1), noon (ESPN)Peach Bowl, AtlantaCFP Semi“nal, LSU (13-0) vs. Oklahoma (121), 4 p.m. (ESPN)Fiesta Bowl, Glendale, Ariz.CFP Semi“nal, Ohio State (13-0) vs. Clemson (13-0), 8 p.m. (ESPN)Monday, Dec. 30 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, DallasWestern Kentucky (8-4) vs. Western Michigan (7-5), 12:30 pm. (ESPN)Music City Bowl, Nashville, Tenn.Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Louisville (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN)Redbox Bowl, Santa Clara, Calif.Illinois (6-6) vs. California (7-5), 4 p.m. (FOX)Orange Bowl, Miami Gardens, Fla.Florida (10-2) vs. Virginia (9-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN)Tuesday, Dec. 31 Belk Bowl, Charlotte, N.C.Kentucky (7-5) vs. Virginia Tech (8-4), noon (ESPN)Sun Bowl, El Paso, TexasFlorida State (6-6) vs. Arizona State (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS)Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tenn.Kansas State (8-4) vs. Navy (10-2), 3:45 p.m. (ESPN)Arizona Bowl, Tucson, Ariz.Wyoming (7-5) vs. Georgia State (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (CBSSN)Alamo Bowl, San AntonioTexas (7-5) vs. Utah (11-2), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)Wednesday, Jan. 1 Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla.Michigan (9-3) vs. Alabama (10-2), 1 p.m. (ABC)Outback Bowl, Tampa, Fla.Minnesota (10-2) vs. Auburn (9-3), 1 p.m. (ESPN)Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif.Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (10-3), 5 p.m. (ESPN)Sugar Bowl, New OrleansGeorgia (11-2) vs. Baylor (11-2), 8:45 p.m. (ESPN)Thursday, Jan. 2 Birmingham (Ala.) BowlCincinnati (10-3) vs. Boston College (6-6), 3 p.m. (ESPN)Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla.Indiana (8-4) vs. Tennessee (7-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN)Friday, Jan. 3 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, BoiseOhio (6-6) vs. Nevada (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)Saturday, Jan. 4 Armed Forces Bowl, Fort Worth, TexasSouthern Miss (7-5) vs. Tulane (6-6), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN)Monday, Jan. 6 Lendingtree Bowl, Mobile, Ala.Miami (Ohio) (8-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (10-3), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)Monday, Jan. 13 College Football Championship New OrleansPeach Bowl winner vs. Fiesta Bowl winner, 8 p.m. (ESPN) ODDSPREGAME.COM LINENATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION TodayFAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at Orlando 4½ 209 Chicago at Detroit Off Off Philadelphia at Indiana 6 209½ Toronto at New York 2½ 234½ Washington at Cleveland 2 228½ Atlanta at Miami 4 212 Utah San Antonio 1 226½ at Memphis at Phoenix Off Off Denver Houston 5½ 228 at Sacramento at Portland 6 228½ New Orleans at Golden State Off Off MinnesotaCOLLEGE BASKETBALL TodayFAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Siena 6 Canisius at Seattle University 4 Long Beach State at Georgia 9½ Georgia Southern at SMU 8 Georgia State at Fresno State Pk San FranciscoNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE TodayFAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at Chicago -162 New Jersey +152 at Toronto -124 Carolina +114 at Minnesota Off Calgary Off at Tampa Bay -145 Florida +135 at Boston -123 Washington +113 at NY Islanders -173 Columbus +161 at Philadelphia -176 NY Rangers +164 Buffalo -108 at Ottawa -102 at Winnipeg -120 Montreal +110 at Nashville Off Arizona Off at Vegas Off Colorado Off St. Louis -155 at Los Angeles +145 at Vancouver -136 Edmonton +126COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWLSFAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG LSU 11 13½ 76 Oklahoma Clemson 1½ 2 63 Ohio State UCF 16½ 15 60½ Marshall BYU Pk 1½ 64 at Hawaii Miami (Fla.) 10½ 6½ 50½ at La. Tech Pittsburgh 9½ 11½ 49 E. Michigan North Carolina 4 4½ 53 Temple Michigan State 4 3½ 50 Wake Forest Texas A&M 4 7 54½ Oklahoma St. Iowa 3 2 52 SouthernCal Air Force 2½ 3 67½ Wash. State Notre Dame 6½ 3½ 54½ Iowa State Penn State 7 7 59 Memphis W. Kentucky 2 3 54½ W. Michigan California 6½ 6 44 Illinois Florida 14½ 14½ 55 Virginia Mississippi St. 3 4 63½ Louisville Arizona State 3 4½ 53½ Florida State Navy +2½ 2½ 52 Kansas State Wyoming 7 7 48½ Georgia St. Utah 6 7 55 Texas Virginia Tech 3 2½ 46½ Kentucky Alabama 8½ 7 58 Michigan Auburn 9½ 7 53 Minnesota Wisconsin 1 3 51½ Oregon Georgia 7½ 6½ 41 Baylor Cincinnati 6½ 7 55 Boston Coll. Tennessee Pk 1½ 51½ Indiana Ohio Univ. 6 8 59 Nevada Tulane 7 7 56½ South. Miss. La.-Lafayette 13 14 55½ Miami (OH)NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TodayFAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOGat Minnesota 4½ 5½ 47 Green BayNext SundayFAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOGat Minnesota 7 7 Off Chicago Tennessee 2½ 2½ Off at Houston Cleveland 2½ 2½ Off at Cincinnati Indianapolis 1 1 Off at Jacksonvil at Tampa Bay 2 2 Off Atlanta at Dallas Off Off Off Washington New Orleans 11 11 Off at Carolina Philadelphia 4 4 Off at NY Giants at Baltimore 2 2 Off Pittsburgh at Buffalo 3½ 3½ Off NY Jets at New England 15 15 Off Miami Green Bay 10 10 Off at Detroit at Kansas City 7½ 7½ Off LA Chargers at LA Rams 6½ 6½ Off Arizona at Seattle 1 1 Off San Francisco at Denver 4½ 4½ Off Oakland Updated odds available at Pregame.comTRANSACTIONSBASEBALLAmerican LeagueLOS ANGELES ANGELS „ Signed RHP Julio Teheran to a one-year contract.Frontier LeagueLAKE ERIE CRUSHERS „ Signed UT Brody Wofford to a contract extension. NEW YORK BOULDERS „ Signed C Peter Pena.HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueANAHEIM DUCKS „ Recalled RW Daniel Sprong from San Diego (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS „ Placed RW Anthony Mantha on IR. Recalled G Jimmy Howard from long-term IR at Grand Rapids (IL).American Hockey LeagueSAN DIEGO GULLS „ Signed LW Brett Pollock to a professional tryout.PRO BASKETBALLNBAAll times Eastern EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB Toronto 21 8 .724 „ Boston 19 7 .731 ½ Philadelphia 21 10 .677 1 Brooklyn 16 13 .552 5 New York 7 23 .233 14½ SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB Miami 21 8 .724 „ Orlando 12 17 .414 9 Charlotte 13 19 .406 9½ Washington 8 20 .286 12½ Atlanta 6 24 .200 15½ CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB Milwaukee 26 4 .867 „ Indiana 20 9 .690 5½ Chicago 12 19 .387 14½ Detroit 11 19 .367 15 Cleveland 8 21 .276 17½ WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W L PCT GB Houston 20 9 .690 „ Dallas 19 10 .655 1 San Antonio 11 17 .393 8½ Memphis 11 19 .367 9½ New Orleans 7 23 .233 13½ NORTHWEST DIVISION W L PCT GB Denver 19 8 .704 „ Utah 18 11 .621 2 Oklahoma City 14 14 .500 5½ Portland 14 16 .467 6½ Minnesota 10 18 .357 9½ PACIFIC DIVISION W L PCT GB L.A. Lakers 24 5 .828 „ L.A. Clippers 22 9 .710 3 Sacramento 12 17 .414 12 Phoenix 11 18 .379 13 Golden State 6 24 .200 18½SaturdayÂs GamesUtah 114, Charlotte 107 Brooklyn 122, Atlanta 112 Chicago 119, Detroit 107 Philadelphia 125, Washington 108 Milwaukee 123, New York 102 Memphis 119, Sacramento 115 L.A. Clippers 134, San Antonio 109 Houston 139, Phoenix 125 Portland 113, Minnesota 106SundayÂs GamesToronto 110, Dallas 107 Charlotte at Boston, late Indiana at Milwaukee, late L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, late Denver at L.A. Lakers, lateTodayÂs GamesAtlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 7 p.m. Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m. Washington at New York, 7 p.m. Utah at Miami, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Memphis, 8 p.m. Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Houston at Sacramento, 10 p.m. New Orleans at Portland, 10 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.TuesdayÂs GamesNone scheduledWednesdayÂs GamesBoston at Toronto, noon Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 2:30 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 5 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 10:30 p.m.RAPTORS 110, MAVERICKS 107DALLAS (107) Finney-Smith 5-6 1-2 14, Porzingis 5-15 6-7 19, D.Powell 6-9 3-5 17, Brunson 8-14 3-3 21, Hardaway Jr. 6-19 2-2 16, Broekhoff 1-4 3-3 6, Kleber 3-9 0-0 7, Marjanovic 0-0 1-2 1, Curry 0-7 1-1 1, Wright 1-7 2-2 5. Totals 35-90 22-27 107. TORONTO (110) Anunoby 3-8 0-0 6, McCaw 3-6 0-0 8, Ibaka 3-11 0-0 6, Lowry 12-23 3-4 32, VanVleet 2-13 5-6 10, Hollis-Jefferson 6-13 6-6 18, Boucher 6-12 9-12 21, Miller 0-4 0-0 0, Davis 2-4 3-3 9. Totals 37-94 26-31 110. DALLAS 17 34 35 21 „ 107 TORONTO 20 22 21 47 „ 110 3-Point Goals„Dallas 15-46 (Finney-Smith 3-4, Porzingis 3-9, D. Powell 2-4, Brunson 2-5, Hardaway Jr. 2-9, Kleber 1-3, Broekhoff 1-4, Wright 1-4, Curry 0-4), Toronto 10-34 (Lowry 5-13, Davis 2-3, McCaw 2-4, VanVleet 1-7, Anunoby 0-2, Ibaka 0-2, Miller 0-2). Fouled Out„None. Rebounds„Dallas 53 (Porzingis 12), Toronto 51 (HollisJefferson 9). Assists„Dallas 27 (Brunson 9), Toronto 21 (Lowry 10). Total Fouls„Dallas 22, Toronto 21. A„19,800 (19,800).COLLEGE BASKETBALLTHE AP MENÂS TOP 25 RESULTSSaturdayÂs GamesNo. 18 Villanova 56, No. 1 Kansas 55 No. 2 Gonzaga 112, Eastern Washington 77 No. 5 Ohio State 71, No. 6 Kentucky 65 No. 8 Oregon 84, Texas Southern 78 No. 11 Memphis 77, Jackson State 49 No. 12 Auburn 74, Lehigh 51 Colorado 78, No. 13 Dayton 76, OT No. 14 Michigan 86, Presbyterian 44 No. 15 Michigan State 101, E. Michigan 48 St. JohnÂs 70, No. 16 Arizona 67 No. 17 Butler 70, Purdue 61 No. 19 Florida State 66, South Florida 60 No. 20 San Diego St. 80, Utah 52 No. 21 Tennessee 75, Jacksonville State 53 No. 24 Texas Tech 68, UT Rio Grande Valley 58 No. 25 West Virginia 75, Youngstown St. 64SundayÂs GamesSouth Carolina 70, No. 9 Virginia 59 No. 22 Washington vs. Ball State, lateRESULTSSATURDAYÂS GAMESEAST Boston College 64, California 60 Boston U. 74, Mass.-Lowell 62 Bryant 64, Dartmouth 60 Buffalo 92, Niagara 72 Drexel 53, Norfolk St. 49 Duquesne 86, Austin Peay 77 Georgetown 99, Samford 71 Harvard 88, George Washington 75 La Salle 66, Fairleigh Dickinson 58 Loyola (Md.) 72, Elizabethtown 45 Monmouth (NJ) 72, Albany (NY) 70 Penn 105, Widener 57 Providence 70, Texas 48 Quinnipiac 69, Bowling Green 64 Rhode Island 86, W. Kentucky 82 Siena 81, Bucknell 71 Stony Brook 77, American U. 74 Syracuse 82, North Florida 70 Temple 78, Rider 66 Villanova 56, Kansas 55 Wagner 82, Army 62 SOUTH Alabama 92, Belmont 72 Appalachian St. 70, Troy 65 Arkansas St. 62, Louisiana-Monroe 59 Auburn 74, Lehigh 51 Bethune-Cookman 85, Marist 56 Campbell 82, Johnson & Wales (NC) 59 Charleston Southern 76, E. Kentucky 69 Chattanooga 68, UNC-Asheville 64 Coastal Carolina 81, South Alabama 69 Coll. of Charleston 73, SC State 61 ETSU 80, Cleveland St. 55 Florida Gulf Coast 84, St. Thomas (FL) 62 Florida St. 66, South Florida 60 George Mason 69, UMBC 53 Georgia Southern 77, Texas-Arlington 74 Georgia St. 81, Texas State 69 High Point 92, Belmont Abbey 66 Liberty 80, Akron 67 Louisiana Tech 87, Southern New Orleans 47 Memphis 77, Jackson St. 49 Miami 91, Coppin St. 60 Mississippi 83, SE Louisiana 76 North Carolina 74, UCLA 64 Northwestern St. 67, Lamar 61 Ohio St. 71, Kentucky 65 SC-Upstate 92, Bob Jones 74 Southern Miss. 96, Tougaloo 77 St. Bonaventure 66, Middle Tennessee 65 Stephen F. Austin 81, McNeese St. 73 Tennessee 75, Jacksonville St. 53 Tennessee St. 86, Blue Mountain 71 Towson 86, Tulane 82 UAB 71, Alabama St. 63 UALR 69, Louisiana-Lafayette 66 UNC-Greensboro 67, N. Kentucky 50 Utah St. 65, Florida 62 Vanderbilt 88, UNC-Wilmington 73 Virginia Tech 64, VMI 55 W. Carolina 89, Tennessee Tech 76 Wake Forest 76, NC A&T 64 Winthrop 85, Elon 80 MIDWEST Butler 70, Purdue 61 DePaul 83, Northwestern 78 Detroit 81, SIU-Edwardsville 55 Evansville 78, Murray St. 76 Fair“eld 61, Oakland 59 Green Bay 85, N. Illinois 84 Indiana 62, Notre Dame 60 Kent St. 103, Hampton 64 Miami (Ohio) 71, Bradley 55 Michigan 86, Presbyterian 44 Michigan St. 101, E. Michigan 48 Missouri 63, Illinois 56 Nebraska-Omaha 87, Montana 82 North Dakota 75, Nebraska 74 Ohio 82, Morehead St. 76 S. Dakota St. 85, Idaho 57 S. Illinois 64, SE Missouri 45 Saint Louis 66, Kansas St. 63 West Virginia 75, Youngstown St. 64 Wichita St. 73, VCU 63 Wisconsin 83, Milwaukee 64 Wright St. 79, Toledo 72 Arkansas at Valparaiso, late Cincinnati vs. Iowa, late SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 79, Nicholls 61 Cent. Arkansas 71, Texas A&M-CC 67 Colorado St. 111, Tulsa 104 Minnesota 86, Oklahoma St. 66 North Texas 86, Ark.-Pine Bluff 53 Oklahoma 53, UCF 52 Oral Roberts 82, Missouri St. 72 Sam Houston St. 87, New Orleans 79 Texas A&M 64, Oregon St. 49 Texas Tech 68, Rio Grande 58 UTSA 89, Illinois St. 70 FAR WEST BYU 91, Weber St. 61 CS Bakers“eld 72, Cal Poly 50 Colorado 78, Dayton 76 Creighton 67, Arizona St. 60 Drake 85, Air Force 80 Florida A&M 71, Seattle 57 Gonzaga 112, E. Washington 77 Grand Canyon 85, E. Illinois 63 Long Beach St. 68, Utah Valley 65 Oregon 84, Texas Southern 78 Paci“c 77, Idaho St. 66 Pepperdine 75, N. Arizona 73 San Diego St. 80, Utah 52 San Francisco 93, UC Davis 84 Southern California 70, Louisiana State 68 St. JohnÂs 70, Arizona 67 Stanford 62, San Diego 59 UNLV 81, Robert Morris 69 Washington St. 87, Incarnate Word 59 Wyoming 72, Denver 66SUNDAYÂS GAMES EASTColgate 89, Columbia 71 Hartford 80, Cornell 76 Hofstra 63, Manhattan 51 NJIT 74, Kean 46 Rutgers 63, Lafayette 44 Sacred Heart 89, Holy Cross 68 Seton Hall 75, Prairie View 55 St. Francis (Pa.) 78, William & Mary 72 St. Francis Brooklyn 81, Delaware St. 62 St. PeterÂs 69, LIU 58 UConn 88, New Hampshire 62SOUTHAustin Peay 80, Alabama St. 69 FIU 83, Stetson 67 Harvard 60, Howard 55 New Mexico St. 58, Mississippi St. 52 Old Dominion 76, Md.-Eastern Shore 52 Radford 73, Richmond 58 South Carolina 70, Virginia 59 UAB 77, Duquesne 68 Wofford 83, Kennesaw St. 70 Yale 54, Clemson 45 Charlotte at East Carolina, late FAU at Mercer, late The Citadel at North Carolina State, lateMIDWESTDavidson 59, Loyola of Chicago 56 Indiana St. 85, Chicago St. 64 Iowa St. 89, Fort Wayne 59 N. Iowa 88, Marshall 80 UMKC at South Dakota, lateSOUTHWESTXavier at TCU, lateFAR WESTHouston 81, Portland 56 Loyola Marymount 53, Cal St.-Fullerton 46 New Mexico 107, Houston Baptist 88 Saint MaryÂs (Cal) 68, Nevada 63 Merrimack at UC Santa Barbara, late UC Riverside at San Jose St., late Georgia Tech vs. Boise St. at Honolulu, H.I., late San Francisco State at CS Northridge, late Ball St. vs. Washington at Honolulu, H.I., late MVSU at California Baptist, late UTEP vs. Hawaii at Honolulu, H.I., lateSCHEDULEAll times EasternTODAYÂS GAMES EASTCanisius at Siena, 6 p.m.SOUTHGeorgia Southern at Georgia, 7 p.m.MIDWESTGrambling St. at Dayton, 7 p.m.SOUTHWESTGeorgia St. at SMU, 7 p.m.FAR WESTLong Beach St. at Seattle, 6 p.m. San Francisco at Fresno St., 10 p.m.WOMENÂS AP TOP 25 RESULTSSaturdayÂs GamesNo. 3 Oregon 89, Kansas State 51 No. 11 Texas A&M 78, Montana State 67 No. 14 Kentucky 63, California 61 No. 15 Mississippi State 72, Virginia 59 No. 18 Arizona 61, UC Santa Barbara 42 No. 22 West Virginia 63, No. 19 Michigan State 57 No. 21 Arkansas 86, Little Rock 52 No. 23 Tennessee 88, Portland State 61SundayÂs GamesTexas 69, No. 1 Stanford 64 No. 2 UConn 97, Oklahoma 53 No. 5 South Carolina 73, No. 25 South Dakota 60 No. 8 Florida State 79, No. 24 Michigan 69 No. 10 UCLA 68, No. 12 Indiana 58 No. 22 West Virginia 71, Syracuse 69GOLFEUROPEAN TOUR/ PGA TOUR OF AUSTRALASIAAUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIPSundayÂs leaders at RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Purse: $1.03 million. Yardage: 7,364; Par: 72FinalAdam Scott, Australia 70-67-69-69„275 Michael Hendry, New Zealand 70-68-70-69„277 Cameron Davis, Australia 72-70-69-67„278 Yuan Carl Yechun, China 70-65-73-70„278 Min Woo Lee, Australia 68-72-68-70„278 Nick Flanagan, Australia 72-73-63-70„278 Wade Ormsby, Australia 68-69-70-71„278 Andrew Dodt, Australia 69-72-70-68„279 Minkyu Kim, South Korea 72-69-72-67„280 Johannes Veerman, United States 70-71-73-67„281 Denzel Ieremia, New Zealand 77-67-69-68„281 Brett Rankin, Australia 67-73-72-69„281 Cameron Smith, Australia 74-65-72-70„281 Bryce Easton, South Africa 71-68-71-71„281 Brett Rumford, Australia 72-69-72-69„282 Travis Smyth, Australia 68-72-72-70„282 Greg Chalmers, Australia 74-69-68-71„282 Nick Cullen, Australia 68-73-68-73„282AlsoStewart Cink, United States 70-72-71-71„284 Cameron Champ, United States 71-70-71-73„285PRO HOCKEYNHLAll times EasternEASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC GP W L OT PT GF GA Boston 37 21 7 9 51 123 97 Toronto 37 19 14 4 42 125 116 Florida 35 18 12 5 41 126 115 Buffalo 37 17 13 7 41 114 116 Montreal 36 17 13 6 40 115 115 Tampa Bay 34 17 13 4 38 118 110 Ottawa 37 15 18 4 34 103 122 Detroit 37 9 25 3 21 80 145 METROPOLITAN GP W L OT PTS GF GA Washington 37 26 6 5 57 134 104 N.Y. Islanders 34 23 8 3 49 103 88 Carolina 36 22 12 2 46 118 94 Pittsburgh 36 21 11 4 46 120 96 Philadelphia 36 20 11 5 45 116 105 N.Y. Rangers 35 17 14 4 38 113 113 Columbus 36 16 14 6 38 95 104 New Jersey 35 11 19 5 27 84 127 WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 37 23 8 6 52 114 98 Colorado 36 22 11 3 47 127 100 Winnipeg 36 21 13 2 44 111 101 Dallas 37 20 13 4 44 99 92 Nashville 35 17 12 6 40 123 114 Minnesota 37 17 15 5 39 115 126 Chicago 37 15 16 6 36 104 118 PACIFIC GP W L OT Pts GF GA Arizona 37 20 13 4 44 105 94 Vegas 38 19 13 6 44 116 110 Edmonton 39 20 15 4 44 115 120 Calgary 37 18 14 5 41 99 112 Vancouver 37 18 15 4 40 120 113 San Jose 37 16 19 2 34 100 130 Anaheim 37 15 18 4 34 96 114 Los Angeles 38 15 19 4 34 98 1202 points for a win, 1 point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to Stanley Cup PlayoffsSaturdayÂs GamesBuffalo 3, Los Angeles 2 Anaheim 6, N.Y. Islanders 5, SO Winnipeg 6, Minnesota 0 Nashville 4, Boston 3, OT Florida 4, Carolina 2 Columbus 5, New Jersey 1 Edmonton 4, Montreal 3 Toronto 4, Detroit 1 Washington 3, Tampa Bay 1 Philadelphia 5, Ottawa 4, SO Chicago 5, Colorado 3 Vancouver 4, Pittsburgh 1 St. Louis 5, San Jose 2SundayÂs GamesN.Y. Rangers 5, Anaheim 1 Calgary at Dallas, late Arizona at Detroit, late Vegas at San Jose, lateTodayÂs GamesCarolina at Toronto, 2 p.m. Calgary at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Washington at Boston, 7 p.m. Columbus at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Arizona at Nashville, 8 p.m. Montreal at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Colorado at Vegas, 10 p.m.TuesdayÂs GamesNone scheduledRANGERS 5, DUCKS 1ANAHEIM 1 0 0 „ 1 N.Y. RANGERS 3 1 1 „ 5 First Period„1, N.Y. Rangers, Chytil 9 (Lemieux, Skjei), 7:14. 2, N.Y. Rangers, Howden 4 (Panarin, DeAngelo), 8:45. 3, Anaheim, Steel 3 (Kase), 9:58. 4, N.Y. Rangers, Kreider 9, 12:16. Penalties„ Holzer, Ana (High Sticking), 1:33; Lindgren, New (Roughing), 11:53; Comtois, Ana (Roughing), 11:53; Gudbranson, Ana (Tripping), 17:56. Second Period„5, N.Y. Rangers, Kreider 10 (Lindgren, Zibanejad), 16:09. Penalties„ McKegg, New (Hooking), 3:33; Shore, Ana (Delay of Game), 9:54; Howden, New (Roughing), 12:58; Del Zotto, Ana (Roughing), 12:58; Gudbranson, Ana (Misconduct), 16:44; Lemieux, New (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 16:44; Anaheim bench, served by Deslauriers (Unsportsmanlike Conduct), 16:44; DeAngelo, New (Tripping), 16:57; Lemieux, New (Misconduct), 20:00; N.Y. Rangers bench, served by Kreider (Roughing), 20:00. Third Period„6, N.Y. Rangers, Zibanejad 12 (Strome), 1:16 (sh). Penalties„Larsson, Ana (Slashing), 5:38; Haley, New (Fighting), 5:38; Deslauriers, Ana (Fighting), 5:38; Lindgren, New (Holding), 10:46; Manson, Ana (Slashing), 15:40. Shots on Goal„Anaheim 6-7-7„20. N.Y. Rangers 18-12-11„41. Power -play opportunities„Anaheim 0 of 4; N.Y. Rangers 0 of 5. Goalies„Anaheim, Miller 4-4-2 (41 shots-36 saves). N.Y. Rangers, Lundqvist 8-7-3 (20-19). A„17,465 (18,006). T„2:31. Referees„Jean Hebert, Frederick LÂEcuyer. Linesmen„Tyson Baker, Kory Nagy.AHLAll times EasternEASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA Hartford 31 17 7 2 5 41 86 81 Providence 33 19 11 1 2 41 109 83 Hershey 30 16 9 2 3 37 80 80 WB/Scranton 31 15 12 3 1 34 80 91 Spring“eld 33 16 15 2 0 34 95 91 Charlotte 30 14 13 3 0 31 86 85 Lehigh Valley 30 12 13 1 4 29 71 83 Bridgeport 32 12 16 3 1 28 70 103 NORTH GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA Rochester 29 19 6 2 2 42 95 66 Toronto 28 18 7 2 1 39 101 81 Utica 31 18 10 1 2 39 112 94 Belleville 29 17 11 1 0 35 105 98 Syracuse 30 16 12 2 0 34 99 98 Laval 32 15 13 3 1 34 89 98 Cleveland 30 14 13 1 2 31 85 81 Binghamton 30 9 17 4 0 22 76 106 WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA Milwaukee 31 22 4 3 2 49 109 70 Iowa 31 16 11 2 2 36 87 93 Rockford 29 17 11 0 1 35 85 85 Chicago 31 14 15 2 0 30 78 91 San Antonio 32 11 13 5 3 30 90 95 Manitoba 33 15 18 0 0 30 95 107 Grand Rapids 31 12 15 2 2 28 92 109 Texas 30 11 16 1 2 25 83 105 PACIFIC GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA Tucson 28 23 5 0 0 46 109 66 Stockton 27 17 5 2 3 39 107 87 Colorado 27 14 10 2 1 31 86 79 Ontario 30 13 13 3 1 30 79 109 San Diego 25 11 12 1 1 24 79 80 Bakers“eld 26 10 12 3 1 24 72 92 San Jose 26 10 14 0 2 22 88 912 points for a win, 1 for OT or SO lossSaturdayÂs GamesLehigh Valley 3, Charlotte 2 Bridgeport 3, WB/Scranton 0 Cleveland 3, Rockford 2 Hartford 3, Providence 0 Hershey 2, Spring“eld 1, OT Manitoba 6, San Antonio 4 Syracuse 5, Binghamton 2 Toronto 7, Belleville 3 Utica 4, Rochester 3 Chicago 2, Texas 1 Iowa 4, Grand Rapids 3, OT Colorado 4, Bakers“eld 1 Tucson 8, Ontario 0 San Diego 4, Stockton 3, SOSundayÂs GamesCharlotte 4, Lehigh Valley 2 Hershey 3, Spring“eld 2 San Antonio 4, Manitoba 2 Texas at Chicago, late Bakers“eld at Colorado, lateTodayÂs GamesNone scheduledTuesdayÂs GamesNone scheduledECHLAll times EasternEASTERN CONFERENCENORTH GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA Newfoundland 30 20 10 0 0 40 122 103 Brampton 29 17 11 1 0 35 111 92 Reading 28 15 9 4 0 34 98 97 Maine 25 14 10 0 1 29 83 89 Adirondack 31 11 13 2 5 29 91 109 Worcester 27 9 17 1 0 19 77 102 SOUTH GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA South Carolina 26 21 2 3 0 45 95 57 Florida 29 17 8 2 2 38 98 77 Greenville 29 14 14 0 1 29 93 102 Orlando 29 12 12 4 1 29 77 82 Atlanta 26 11 15 0 0 22 86 106 Jacksonville 26 9 13 4 0 22 72 84 Norfolk 30 9 18 3 0 21 73 107 WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA Cincinnati 29 19 6 4 0 42 93 72 Fort Wayne 28 15 9 4 0 34 106 99 Toledo 27 15 9 3 0 33 102 84 Wheeling 28 13 11 4 0 30 88 97 Indy 27 14 13 0 0 28 88 73 Kalamazoo 26 9 14 3 0 21 78 107 MOUNTAIN GP W L OL SOL PTS GF GA Allen 30 22 5 3 0 47 119 92 Idaho 31 17 9 3 2 39 89 85 Rapid City 29 15 11 3 0 33 87 92 Utah 28 14 9 4 1 33 94 79 Wichita 31 13 13 5 0 31 91 118 Tulsa 31 13 16 2 0 28 100 101 Kansas City 28 11 15 2 0 24 92 972 points for a win, 1 for OT or SO lossSaturdayÂs GamesWorcester 7, Brampton 3 Indy 3, Toledo 2, OT Maine 4, Adirondack 3, SO Florida 5, Greenville 2 South Carolina 4, Jacksonville 3 Orlando 8, Atlanta 2 Kalamazoo 4, Wheeling 2 Idaho 4, Norfolk 1 Cincinnati 3, Fort Wayne 2, OT Allen 5, Rapid City 2 Utah 3, Wichita 1 Tulsa 5, Kansas City 2SundayÂs GameAllen at Wichita, lateTodayÂs GamesNone scheduledTuesdayÂs GamesNone scheduled SCOREBOARD
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B4 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | December 23, 2019 www.highlandsnewssun.com adno=00026198 4 GREAT VENUES! Pinecrest Golf Club Specials! E N E S EXPIRES 12/31/19$2000TWILIGHT GOLFIncl. tax. AFTER 2:00 PM! EXPIRES 12/31/19$3200ANYTIME GOLF!Incl. tax. EXPIRES 12/31/19$120004-SOME SPECIALIncl. tax. EXPIRES 12/31/19$3000GOLF AFTER 12PMIncl. tax. Proudly Serving Highlands County 2250 South Little Lake Bonnet Rd. € Avon Park Tee Time Hotline: 863-453-7555 After 2pm EXPIRES 12/31/19$18009 HOLESIncl. tax. EXPIRES 12/31/19$3000WEEKEND GOLF!Incl. tax. After 2pm ONLY THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. „ Jair Bolden scored 15 of his 22 points in the “rst half and A.J. Lawson had 10 of his 14 in the second to help South Carolina beat No. 9 Virginia 70-59 on Sunday. The Gamecocks (8-4) led 23-11, saw Virginia pull even at 45 with just over 11 minutes to play and promptly scored 12 of the next 17 points. The Cavaliers never got closer than “ve the rest of the way. Mamadi Diakite scored a career-high 21 points to lead Virginia (9-2). The Cavaliers had a season-high 19 turnovers, leading to 23 Gamecocks points. South Carolina shot 55.1%, connecting on 27 of 49 attempts. Justin Minaya added 12 points for South Carolina, 10 after halftime.South Carolina beats No. 9 Virginia ANDREW SHURTLEFFSouth Carolina guard Jair Bolden (52) reacts to the 70-59 win over Virginia during an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va. on Sunday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSDENVER „ Drew Lock and Phillip Lindsay stood out even more than those hard-to-miss, all-orange uniforms worn by the Denver Broncos. Lock threw a sh ovel pass to DaeSean Hamilton to put Denver ahead, Lindsay sealed the game with a late TD scamper and the Broncos extended the Detroit Lions skid to eight straight with a 27-17 win Sunday. Trading the snow for much balmier conditions, Lock ef“ciently led the offense. He “nished 25 of 33 for 192 yards in improving to 3-1 as the Broncos starter. His only loss was last weekend in Kansas City when the “eld was covered in snow. No need to worry about that this time. It was a mild 67 degrees at kickoff, the second-warmest December home game on record. The Broncos (6-9) improved to 9-2 all-time in December home games when the temperature is 60 or above. The Lions (3-11-1) got a punt return for a score from Jamal Agnew and sporadic play from rookie David Blough, who was under constant pressure and sacked four times. Detroit hasnÂt won in two months. Detroit took a 17-13 lead in the third quarter on Kenny GolladayÂs 3-yard catch. On the ensuing drive, Denver reached deep into its play book to pick up a fourth-and-1 near mid“eld. Fullback Andrew Beck took the ball from Lock on a sweep and then tossed it to a trailing Lindsay, who picked up the “rst down. Beck was credited with a 6-yard pass completion. Later, Lock completed a side-armed pass to Hamilton for a 3-yard score and the Broncos wouldnÂt trail again. Lindsay gave them some insurance with a 27-yard TD scamper as he “nished with 109 yards rushing. His fellow tailback, Royce Freeman, added a score. Denver safety Trey Marshall made his “rst start with Kareem Jackson suspended over a DUI case. Marshall was involved in a big play in the fourth when Golladay broke free deep. It looked as if Marshall knocked the ball away, but replays showed Golladay couldnÂt secure it.Lock, Lindsay lead Broncos to win over reeling Lions DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/AP PHOTODenver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) breaks free from the grasp of Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSINDIANAPOLIS „ Carolina Panthers interim coach Perry Fewell keeps trying to “x problems. TheyÂre just seem to be getting worse. On Sunday, the Panthers mustered only two “eld goals, gave up more than 200 yards rushing and endured their second-worst loss of the season „ and that wasnÂt even the worst part. CarolinaÂs punt coverage unit got burned for three long returns and two touchdowns in an embarrassing 38-6 blowout at Indianapolis. ÂWeÂre all disappointed in our product,ÂŽ Fewell said. ÂOur product doesnÂt look like that through the week. I have to do a better job of focusing better on game day.ÂŽ ThatÂs been a common refrain since the Panthers (5-10) fell from playoff hopefuls in October to postseason outsiders. Seven straight losses will do that to a team. But so far nothing Fewell has tried since taking over three weeks ago has worked. After benching turnover-prone Kyle Allen in favor of quarterback Will Grier, the rookie responded Sunday by going 27 of 44 with 224 yards and three interceptions. He was sacked “ve times and “nished a rating of 46.0. Yes, losing receiver DJ Moore in the “rst quarter to the concussion protocol hurt though Christian McCaffrey was more than a capable “llin. He caught 15 passes for 119 yards, leaving him 67 yards short of becoming the third player in league history to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season. And the Panthers defense got run over again „ allowing 218 yards to the Colts, or 6.8 yards per attempt, after starting the day with the worst per-carry average in the NFL (5.19). The coverage unit only managed to tackle Nyheim Hines once, after a 40-yard return just four plays into the game. Eight plays after that, Jacoby BrissettÂs 1-yard plunge put Carolina in a 7-0 hole. Less than two minutes later, Hines scored on an 84-yard return celebrating his feat with a jog through the tunnel in celebration mode. He added another touchdown midway through the fourth quarter when he somehow found a lane amid a group of defenders, came out on the other end and sprinted 71 yards to become the “rst NFL player to return two punts for scores in the same game since 2012. Hines “nished with 195 yards on his three returns, the most by anyone in the league in 15 years and an average of 65.0 yards. ÂI think I had to make only one or two guys miss,ÂŽ Hines said. ÂEverybody else was blocked.ÂŽ Fewell struggled for the words to describe what went wrong, repeatedly acknowledging he wanted to watch the game tape “rst. The ugliest component of this loss needed no second look. Defensive tackle Vernon Butler was tossed out early in the third quarter after being called for unnecessary roughness. A booth review showed him throwing a punch at the helmet of Colts tight end Jack Doyle, which resulted in the ejection. ÂI thought he should have been ejected for the act he committed,ÂŽ Fewell said. ÂItÂs not to our standard and we will talk as an organization about that.ÂŽ Butler only compounded the problem when he made an obscene gesture at the crowd while he was being escorted to the locker room, an action that will likely will result in additional action from the league of“ce.Carolina struggles continue in blowout loss at Indianapolis MICHAEL CONROY/AP PHOTOCarolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (3) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) Sunday in Indianapolis. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSCARSON, Calif. „ Derek Carr threw for 291 yards and a touchdown as the Oakland Raiders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 24-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Raiders (7-8) had slim postseason chances coming into the day, but losses by Pittsburgh and Tennessee have given them renewed hope. They need a win over Denver next week and some help for only their second postseason trip since 2003. Carr completed 26 of 30 passes and also ran for a score. The 86.7% completion rate is his second highest in a game and is the “fth time in his six-year career he has completed more than 80% in a game. Oakland took control with touchdowns late in the “rst half and on the opening drive of the second half. Hunter Renfrow had his “rst 100yard receiving game with seven receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown. DeAndre Washington added 85 yards rushing on 23 carries and a TD. Melvin Gordon scored two touchdowns for the Chargers (5-10), who have dropped “ve of their last six. Philip Rivers was 27 of 39 for 279 yards in what could be his “nal home game with the Chargers. The 16-year veteran quarterbackÂs contract expires at the end of the season. Keenan Allen had “ve receptions for 71 yards. It was the Chargers “nal game in Carson before they move into the new stadium at Hollywood Park next season with the Rams. Carr threw his fourth touchdown pass on an opening drive this season when he connected with Renfrow for a 56-yard score. Renfrow caught it at the LA 47 on a slant route, eluded an arm tackle from Desmond King and outraced Rayshawn Jenkins for his third TD. The Chargers went three-and-out on their “rst three drives but tied it on the “rst play after the two-minute warning in the second quarter on GordonÂs 1-yard run off left tackle. Oakland regained the lead at the end of the half with an 11-play drive, culminating in CarrÂs 2-yard scramble off right end with 8 seconds remaining. The key play was a 12-yard completion to Jalen Richard on fourthand-2 from the LA 42.Raiders keep slim playoff hopes alive MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/AP PHOTOOakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr celebrates after a touchdown by running back DeAndre Washington.THE ASSOCIATED PRESSNASHVILLE, Tenn. „ The Tennessee Titans “nd themselves in the same situation as a year ago with a playoff berth on the line in their regular-season “nale. This time, they hope to have a healthier Derrick Henry for that must-win game in Houston. They rested the Pro Bowl running back in a 38-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday and got some much-needed help as Pittsburgh lost to the New York Jets 16-10, setting up the simplest of playoff scenarios for Tennessee. ÂItÂs the same as last year,ÂŽ Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro said. ÂWe win, weÂll get in. ItÂs a playoff game for us. ThereÂs really not no way to put it. If you lose, youÂre eliminated.ÂŽ The Titans (8-7) lost any chance at the AFC South when Houston clinched the division title with a win Saturday in Tampa Bay. They led New Orleans 14-0 without Henry before the Saints scored 24 straight points to take the lead for good. Tennessee needed a Pittsburgh loss in the “nal two games with the Titans needing another win over an AFC team to edge out the Steelers for the AFCÂs sixth and “nal playoff berth. The Titans insisted they didnÂt hear about PittsburghÂs loss until they got into the locker room after their own game. What lies before them made it much easier for the Titans to turn their attention to Houston quickly despite the loss. ÂThe approach that the playoffs have started essentially for us because when you get into any kind of playoff you win, you move onto the next step,ÂŽ Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. ÂYou lose and youÂre done. I think thatÂs really where weÂre at right now.ÂŽ The Titans had this very same chance last season, hosting Indianapolis for the “nal playoff berth in the AFC. The match was moved into prime time as the regular seasonÂs “nal game. Tennessee played without a handful of injured starters, including quarterback Marcus Mariota, and the Colts won.Titans rest Henry in loss to Saints, get playoff help JAMES KENNEY/AP PHOTOTennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked for a 10-yard loss by New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56).
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www.highlandsnewssun.com December 23, 2019 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | B7THE ASSOCIATED PRESSLAS VEGAS „ Jacob Eason threw for 210 yards and a touchdown and Washington sent out coach Chris Petersen with a 38-7 victory over No. 18 Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday night. Richard Newton rushed for 69 yards with a short touchdown run and threw a touchdown pass for the Huskies (8-5). They capped an erratic season with a dominant “nale for Petersen „ who left Boise State to coach Washington „ after he announced Dec. 2 he was stepping down. Myles Bryant and Elijah Molden had interceptions, and coordinator Jimmy LakeÂs defense allowed 266 yards. Lake is taking over as head coach. Jaylon Henderson threw for 48 yards and a touchdown for the Broncos (12-2). They lost for the “rst time in “ve appearances in the Las Vegas Bowl. Henderson replaced Hank Bachmeier in the second half after the freshman threw his second interception. NEW MEXICO BOWL SAN DIEGO STATE 48, CENTRAL MICHIGAN 11 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. „ Ryan Agnew passed for 287 yards and three touchdowns, Jesse Matthews caught three passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns and San Diego State won a bowl game for the “rst time since 2016, beating Central Michigan in the New Mexico Bowl. Jordan Byrd ran for a career-high 139 yards and a touchdown to help the Aztecs (10-3) cap their 10th straight bowl appearance with a victory. San Diego State opened 7-1 record, then dropped two of its last three conference games to fall out of contention for a Mountain West title game berth It was a homecoming for San Diego State coach Rocky Long. He last won the New Mexico Bowl in 2007 as New MexicoÂs coach. San Diego State prevented Central Michigan (8-6) from sustaining consistent drives, with quarterback Quinten Dormady under pressure and forced to throw into tight coverage. He passed for 164 and threw three interception. Central MichiganÂs Jonathan Ward, who came into the game with 1,082 yards and 15 touchdowns, was held to 7 rushing yards and 26 yards receiving. BOCA RATON BOWL FLORIDA ATLANTIC 52, SMU 28 BOCA RATON „ Chris Robison passed for 305 yards and two touchdowns and Florida Atlantic scored two touchdowns in a 24-second span late in the “rst half to take control in the Boca Raton Bowl. It was FAUÂs “rst game since Lane Kif“n left the Owls to take over at Ole Miss „ and the Conference USA champions, playing on their home “eld, didnÂt miss a beat under interim coach Glenn Spencer. James Charles ran for two touchdowns for FAU (11-3), which tied a school record for wins in a season and improved to 4-0 in bowl games. Rashad Smith ran a fumble back for a score in the third quarter to help FAU blow the game open. Brandon Robison completed 27 of 37 passes for FAU. Shane Buchele completed 27 for 47 passes for 303 yards for SMU (10-3). CAMELLIA BOWL ARKANSAS STATE 34, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 26 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) „ Layne Hatcher passed for 393 yards and four touchdowns, including a late 13-yarder to Jonathan Adams, and Arkansas State beat Florida International in the Camellia Bowl. The Red Wolves (8-5) came back to life offensively for a “nal big drive, highlighted by All-American and game MVP Omar BaylessÂs 52-yard catch down to the 12. Then they had two interceptions in the “nal minutes. The Panthers (6-7) converted a fourth-and-5 play with a pass to Austin Maloney, who matched the huge game of Bayless. But James MorganÂs overthrow on the next play was intercepted by Jeremy Smith, who returned it 21 yards into FIU territory. CURE BOWL LIBERTY 23, GEORGIA SOUTHERN 16 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) „ Frankie Hickson ran for 120 yards on 22 carries, Stephen Calvert went 16 of 35 passing for 270 yards and two touchdowns in LibertyÂs Cure Bowl victory on Saturday. Flames coach Hugh Freeze, who began his “rst season coaching Liberty from a hospital bed in the press box following back surgery Aug. 16, got his 50th career victory. Liberty (8-5) joined Georgia Southern and Appalachian State as the only teams to move from FCS to FBS and win a bowl game in its “rst season of eligibility. Georgia Southern “nished 7-6. NEW ORLEANS BOWL NO. 20 APPALACHIAN STATE 31, UAB 17 NEW ORLEANS „ Darrynton Evans ran for 157 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown after he scooped up a fourth-down fumble, in Appalachian StateÂs win over UAB in the New Orleans Bowl. The Mountaineers (13-1) scored twice in the third quarter on quarterback fumbles. Evans go-ahead score came “rst when Zac Thomas lost the ball on a fourth-and-1 sneak. Later, outside linebacker Nick Hampton stripped UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston, and inside linebacker Trey Cobb picked it up and returned the ball 24 yards to put Appalachian State in front 24-17. Johntson, passed for 298 yards and two touchdowns for UAB (95) in his “rst start since injuring his knee Nov. 2 at Tennessee. The game marked the head coaching debut for Appalachian StateÂs Shawn Clark, who took over after Eli Drinkwitz was hired by Missouri. Thomas Hennigan caught two touchdown passes and Zac Thomas “nished with 142 yards and two TDs passing for the Mountaineers, who were the Sun Belt Conference champions and “nished the season on a six-game winning streak.Huskies roll in PetersenÂs final game STEVE MARCUS/AP PHOTOWashington running back Salvon Ahmed, left, makes it into the end zone ahead of Boise State safety Kekoa Nawahine. THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTAMPA „ Bruce Arians sometimes jokes that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the nicest teams in the NFL. The team turns the ball over at an alarming rate, helping opponents build early leads and forcing Jameis Winston to play catch-up. More often than not, it doesnÂt wind up being a winning formula for the Bucs, who erased a 14-point de“cit in the “nal two minutes of the “rst half only to wind up losing to the Houston Texans 23-20 on Saturday. Houston (10-5) clinched its fourth AFC South title in “ve years. Tampa Bay (7-8) had a four-game winning streak snapped and wasted an opportunity for what would have been a signature win in its “rst season under Arians. ÂWhen we protect the football and I protect the football, we score points,ÂŽ Winston said. ÂNo one has stopped us this year when I protect the football. No one.ÂŽ Winston dug a hole from the start against the Texans, throwing an interception that Bradley Roby returned 27 yards for a touchdown on Tampa BayÂs “rst play from scrimmage. It was the “fth time in seven games that Winston tossed an interception on Tampa BayÂs “rst possession. HeÂs had six of his picks returned for touchdowns this year. Peyton Barber also lost a fumble that Houston turned into a “rst-half TD. ÂThe defense, they played winning football,ÂŽ Arians said. ÂOur special teams and offense did not.ÂŽ The Bucs outgained the Texans 435 yards to 229, but only managed to score three points after erasing a 14-point de“cit to make it 17-17 at halftime.Texans claim AFC South with win over Bucs MARK LOMOGLIO/AP PHOTOHouston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston.THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSUNRISE „ Utah State didnÂt give up a “eld goal in the “rst 10 minutes Saturday and still led by only four points, which was enough to make coach Craig Smith rub his jaw in disbelief. ÂThe start,ÂŽ he said, Âwas a little bit of a root canal.ÂŽ Pain relief came soon enough for the Aggies. They shot 50 percent in the second half, including 5 for 12 from 3-point range, and held Florida without a “eld goal for six minutes down the stretch to win 65-62 in the Orange Bowl Classic. ÂEarly it was kind of a battle,ÂŽ forward Justin Bean said. ÂNo one was hitting many shots. It just took a lot of physicality from our guys, staying together, executing our sets and just knowing the shots would fall.ÂŽ The Aggies (12-2) improved to 3-0 in games decided by a one-possession margin. They won despite losing hard-luck center Neemias Queta to an undisclosed injury in the “rst half. Florida (7-4) continued to struggle after being ranked sixth in the preseason. The Gators missed their “rst 14 shots, and missed seven in a row in the “nal minutes after taking a 55-54 lead. But coach Mike White saw offensive progress. ÂWe got a little better today,ÂŽ White said. ÂWe had a chance to beat a really good team „ as good a team as weÂll play this season.ÂŽ Sam Merrill led the Aggies with 21 points, nine rebounds and “ve assists. He went 5 for 10 from 3-point range. Senior Kerry Blackshear led Florida with 22 points and a career-high 14 rebounds. He went 15 for 17 from the free throw line. The Gators out-rebounded the tallest team in the nation 41-33 but shot only 32 percent, including 4 for 17 from 3-point range. Eight players missed before Florida “nally sank a shot. ÂWe got good looks,ÂŽ Blackshear said. ÂYouÂve got to keep shooting.ÂŽ The Gators play host to Long Beach State on Dec. 28, their “nal non-conference game before beginning Southeastern Conference play.Gators fall to Utah State WILFREDO LEE/AP PHOTOUtah State guard Abel Porter (15) passes past Florida forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. in the Orange Bowl Classic tournament in Sunrise. Automotive 7005AUTODEALS &STEALSSellYourNewor UsedCarorTruckEasyAdvertiseinthe Classifieds!Only$27.50for7days863-658-0307 Chevy 70401955ProStreetChevyBel Airprojectcar -2dr,hardtop, punched454Chevy,871supercharger,2muchtolist! 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www.highlandsnewssun.com December 23, 2019 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | B9 CRANKSHAFT By Tom Batiuk & Chuck Ayers SHOE By Gary Brookins & Susie MacNelly DILBERT By Scott Adams REX MORGAN By Terry Beatty MARY WORTH By Karen Moy and June Brigman BABY BLUES By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott DOONSBURY By Garry Trudeau DEAR DR. ROACH: My 18-year-old niece has Friedreich's ataxia and is getting used to living in her dorm but requires a walker or wheelchair to get around. We know that there isn't a cure or really any treatment outside of some potential drug trials and that the long-term prognosis is dire. But could a CRISPR type of technology hold promise? „ I.C.N. ANSWER: Friedreich's ataxia is a hereditary disease that causes poor coordination of movement. It's caused by a genetic mutation in the frataxin gene. At present, there are no treatments available that can stop or even slow the progression of the disease. Without disease-modifying treatment, the average age that people succumb to this disease is 37, although some people can live into their 60s. CRISPR-Cas9 is a system that allows precise insertion of genes into a person's DNA. This system has been used in mouse models to remove abnormal DNA in the gene and restore the function of the gene protein. In theory, it holds promise for human treatment; in reality, there are many hurdles to overcome. There is very active research being done into gene therapy for many diseases, including Friedreich's ataxia. Even if the gene editing possible with CRISPR-Cas9, or a similar, potentially even more powerful system, is not used in actual people with the illness, it has enabled scientists to learn a great deal more about the disease, and potentially to “nd new kinds of more traditional treatments. DEAR DR. ROACH: Every day we hear of concussion protocols in rugby, soccer and American football. However, in boxing, the aim is to knock your opponent unconscious „ that is, induce a concussion. Concussions! What the heck? „ Anon. ANSWER: A concussion is an acute traumatic brain injury, usually due to contact. You do not need to be knocked unconscious to have had a concussion. Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Further, loss of consciousness does not necessarily predict a worse concussion. The severity of concussion is assessed 30 minutes after the injury through a clinical scale called the Glasgow Coma Scale. Confusion and amnesia are the most common symptoms of concussion, but others, including headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting can occur, sometimes hours after the event. Following concussion, many people have changes in their mood and ability to concentrate, dif“culty communicating, and poor motor coordination. Recovery can occur in less than a week, or it can be delayed three weeks or longer. I have had patients with postconcussive symptoms months after the concussion. Concussions are common in amateur boxing. One study found that concussions occur 13% of the time a boxer steps into the ring for a competition. With repeated head injury comes a risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which you have prob ably r ead about in professional American football players. It is not known exactly what proportion of boxers will develop CTE; however, the condition has been known for nearly a century as "dementia pugilistica." Can new technology help with movement disorder? DEAR READERS: Today's SOUND OFF concerns people who leave messages but mumble or can't be understood. „ Heloise "Dear Heloise: I got a message on my answering machine this morning, and I can't understand a word of what's being said. The girl on the other end was mumbling, so I have no idea who called or why. Last week, I got a message with the words 'and stuff' ending every sentence. Doesn't anyone teach people the correct way to answer a phone or leave a message? It's as though correct English and enunciation have been thrown out the window." „ Antonia H., Lexington, Mass. DEAR READERS: Here are some new uses for an old computer: * Convert it to a home server. * Donate it to a school or a training center. * Recycle it. Computers use valuable chemicals and components. * Use as a backup computer. „ Heloise DEAR HELOISE: I use my computer to watch movies, order items and other things. Lately, I've noticed that a number of sites that claim to be free want me to register and provide credit card information. If it's "free," there should be no need to hand out such information, and yet they won't let me use their so-called free services without supplying this information. So I no longer will use their site. Why do they want this “nancial info? „ Stephan B. in Dallas Stephan, you're correct: They don't need it, and you should not be supplying that kind of information to them. They might not charge on your credit card, but they could still sell that information. If enough people refuse to give this information, they'll have to reconsider their policy. „ Heloise DEAR HELOISE: Is MSG dangerous in foods? „ Linda W., Marblehead, Mass. According to the Food and Drug Administration, monosodium glutamate (MSG) is present in our bodies naturally. It's also in many of the foods we eat every day. The FDA believes that MSG is, on the whole, safe to ingest. Although some people may have an allergy to MSG, in order to know for certain if it's MSG or something else in a certain food, they should consult with a doctor. „ HeloiseMessages in a mumble frustrate ranting reader HINTS FROM HELOISEAdvice Columnist SaturdayÂs Challenger Answers CHALLENGER FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By Lynn Johnston PICKLES By Brian Crane B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart DR. ROACHAdvice Columnist
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B10 | HIGHLANDS NEWS-SUN | December 23, 2019 www.highlandsnewssun.com DEAR ABBY: My mom passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind two cats. My mother-in-law graciously took them in temporarily, which included shouldering the “nancial burden of a few vet visits. After everything quieted, we asked her if she would be willing to keep the cats inde“nitely because we rent, and re-homing them wasn't an option in our area. She agreed, but said when we want to take them, we can. We offered to compensate her for the vet bills, but she refused. Our relationship has always been strained, but, in that moment, she was very kind and generous. Now, a year later, the cats have been renamed and are well cared for beyond what we could have ever given them. I, however, feel guilty. My husband and I don't want the cats. We will be buying a home soon, and our daughter is hoping to adopt a dog. I do not want to take on a new obligation if I already have one to my mother-in-law. Those cats are my mom's “nal un“nished business, and I want to do right by them. How can I do right by my motherin-law as well? „ Not A Cat Person DEAR NOT A CAT PERSON: The cats have acclimated well to living with your mother-in-law „ and it is entirely possible that she has grown to love them in the year they have been with her. If she is aware that you will be buying a home, she should be told that your daughter has her heart set on having a dog. Because three animals would be too much for you, ask if she would mind keeping the kitties after you move. She may surprise you and say she doesn't mind at all. (From where I sit, she sounds like a doll, so regard her generosity as a chance to mend fences and express your gratitude equally generously.) DEAR ABBY: In this holiday season of love, hope and miracles I ask your millions of readers to join me in remembering and honoring those courageous Americans and allies who created a "Christmas Miracle" during the Korean War 69 years ago. From November to December 1950, they fought one of the most savage battles of modern warfare and did the impossible by achieving one of the greatest humanitarian rescues in history. Fighting in the frozen mountains at Chosin Reservoir, with wind-chill temperatures far below zero, outnumbered and encircled (120,000 to 30,000), our troops broke out to save 100,000 Korean men, women and children by Christmas Eve. Our soldiers endured frostbite and suffering with valor, ultimately sustaining 16,495 casualties, but in”icting 48,156 casualties on the enemy. We are proud of, and indebted to, those members of our armed forces who suffered and sacri“ced for our freedom. Please say a prayer for them and their families, and thank God for the gift of these precious souls. „ With Christmas Love, Carmella Laspada, No Greater Love Inc. DEAR CARMELLA: Thank you for your letter. This is the time of year when people often reminisce about family memories. In that spirit, I agree that we should also remember our collective history, and re”ect on and give thanks for the bravery and sacri“ce our service members and their loved ones have given us.Mother-in-law takes in cats after mother's death DEAR ABBYAdvice Columnist KEN KEN THE LOGIC PUZZLE THAT MAKES YOU SMARTER GOREN BRIDGE WITH BOB JONES PREVIOUS ANSWERS PEARLS BEFORE SWINE THE WIZARD OF ID By Brant Parker and Johnny Hart MUTTS By Patrick McDonnell HAGAR THE HORRIBLE MARVIN By Tom Armstrong GARFIELD BEETLE BAILEY By Mort Walker HI AND LOIS By Brian and Greg Walker BORN LOSER PEANUTS By Charles Schulz BLONDIE By Dean Young and John Marshall Weekly bridge quiz answers
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