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All-electric America?
Gas prices are sky high and gasoline-powered cars are one of the biggest sources of carbon pollution. The Biden Administration has set a target for EVs to make up 50% of all new car sales in the U.S. by 2030. Currently, about 7% of America’s registered vehicle owners own an electric vehicle.
In November 2021, Congress passed an infrastructure deal, which includes:
- Replacing the government’s 650,000 vehicle motor pool with EVs.
- Electrifying 20% of the country’s 500,000 school buses.
- Investing $7.5 billion to build out a network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers across the country.
But Americans are closely divided over the idea of phasing out combustion-engine vehicles by the year 2035. A June 2021 Pew Research Center report found 47% of U.S. adults support a proposal to phase out production of gasoline-powered cars and trucks, while 51% oppose it.
Battery Recycling
Currently, the U.S. is import-dependent with large parts of the battery supply chain captured by China. Some essential metals for EVs are currently extracted from countries that have poor labor standards and high carbon dioxide footprints. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill sets aside $6 billion for developing battery materials processing capacity in the U.S. Recycling could meet up to 30% of nickel and 80% of cobalt usage in electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
By 2030, the U.S. alone is projected to have more than 218,000 tons of EV battery manufacturing scrap and 313,000 tons of end-of-life EV batteries per year, presenting a massive opportunity for recycling.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s site has a page dedicated to electric vehicle myths. It includes the chart below that compares greenhouse gas emissions over the lifetime of a vehicle. These calculations can vary depending on the source of electricity to charge the car.
America’s EV future
According to President Joe Biden, the auto industry’s future “is electric, and there’s no turning back.” Biden’s goals call for zero-emission vehicle sales in the U.S. to grow from about 340,000 in 2020 to about 8.8 million (50% of all new vehicle sales) a year by 2030. In 2022, zero-emission car sales are on the rise, but 4% of the market.
More models to choose from
Everyone from Acura to Volvo is making alternative fuel and hybrid models. The number of alternative fuel vehicles and hybrid electric vehicle models grew 250% between 2010 and 2014 as the U.S. emerged from the economic recession. There was an all-time high of 220 models in 2019.
Hard to find an EV or any car
As of February, U.S. vehicle inventory levels were down about 60% from 2021 and 70% from 2020 to roughly 1.1 million vehicles.According to hotcars.com, the wait time for 2022 Tesla Model 3 is about six months and all-wheel drive models are even longer.
Plug-in favorites
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles grew rapidly from 2011 to 2018. Technology improvements, cost reduction, increasing model choice, maturing charging infrastructure and economic recovery have continued to influence and support increased sales. Until 2018, the Chevrolet Volt had been on the market the longest and had the most overall sales, but the model was discontinued in 2019. In 2018, the newly introduced Tesla Model 3 rapidly increased vehicle sales and established the vehicle as the best-selling plug-in electric vehicle with nearly 50% of the market share.
Electric vehicle registrations in the U.S.
Total electric vehicle registrations per 1,000 people, 2021.
States with the most: California had approximately 425,300 light-duty electric vehicle registrations in 2020, which is approximately 42% of EVs nationwide. Florida has the second-highest count, followed by Texas.
Europe overtaking China as the biggest market
After a decade of rapid growth, in 2020 the global electric car stock hit the 10 million mark, a 43% increase over 2019, and representing a 1% stock share. China, with 4.5 million electric cars, has the largest fleet, though in 2020 Europe had the largest annual increase to reach 3.2 million. In the U.S., as of December, there were approximately 2.32 million plug-in electric cars on the road.
This surge in electric car registrations in Europe, despite the economic slump, reflects two policy measures:
- 2020 was the target year for the Eu’s CO2 emissions standards that limit the average carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer driven for new cars.
- Many European governments increased subsidy schemes for EVs as part of stimulus packages to counter the effects of the pandemic.
Global EV sales reached 6.75 million units in 2021, 108% more than in 2020.
In the U.S., federal incentives decreased in 2020 due to the federal tax credits for Tesla and General Motors, which account for the majority of electric car registrations, reached their limit.
Sources: Pew Research Center, International Energy Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, The Associated Press, whitehouse.gov, autosinnovate.org
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After months of failed negotiations, union representatives for Stater Bros. workers have reached a tenative labor agreement with the supermarket chain.
Details of the contract were not revealed, but United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770 announced the update Friday, April 1 in a post on its website.
“Your hard work and dedication to standing together has resulted in a tentative agreement for a new contract with Stater Bros.,” the union wrote. “Now it’s up to you to make the ultimate decision whether to accept the terms of this historic agreement. Please stand by for information on voting and details of the offer.”
Ralphs, which is also in active negotiations with UFCW but has yet to reach a labor agreement with its workers, released a statement late Friday.
“While some retailers may choose other options, we have to do what is best for our associates and customers,” said Robert Branton, the company’s vice president of operations. “We look to UFCW to resume balanced and meaningful negotiations.”
Thousands of Southern California grocery workers employed by Ralphs, Vons, Pavilions and Albertsons voted Saturday, March 26 to authorize their union to call a strike.
The “yes” vote doesn’t automatically mean a strike will take place, but it authorizes UFCW to call a walkout if no progress is made during contract negotiations.
Branton said Ralphs is looking to boost employee paychecks and continue to provide sound healthcare benefits, while also keeping groceries affordable.
Ralphs workers are seeking a $5-an-hour pay increase over a three-year labor contract.
Ralphs’ latest proposal includes an investment of more than $141 million in new wages over the next three years. It would include a yearly 60-cent raise in 2022 through 2024. So a checker with five years experience who currently earns $22.50 an hour would earn $24.30 an hour by 2024.
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The number of Ukrainians escaping their war-torn country and arriving in the United States via Tijuana is growing fast. Early last week, the San Ysidro Port of Entry saw 20-30 people a day; now it’s in the hundreds.
And once at the border, the next step to their possible new lives begins with a simple, old-school tool — a yellow legal pad.
“Come this way,” volunteer Yan Mikhailov said in Ukrainian to a new group of arrivals, many of whom looked weary, even dazed.
“Put your names on a list.”
Seeking Asylum
Approximately 4.3 million Ukrainians have fled their homes since Feb. 24, when Russia launched its invasion of their country. The majority have fled to Poland, but many also have crossed to Moldova, Hungary and other European countries. Some eventually want to wind up in the United States.
On March 24, President Biden said the U.S. would admit 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. While that helps define a potential legal path, it also means they must apply for entry while still outside of the country and can only enter after they’ve been accepted.
But there’s another way for war refugees to enter the U.S., through the asylum process. That allows people already in the United States the opportunity to seek what is known as “humanitarian parole,” which means they can stay temporarily if they fear persecution in their home countries on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinions or membership in a particular social group.
Ukrainians looking to enter the United States through Tijuana are seeking asylum.
On Friday, April 1, there were some 1,300 Ukrainians in Tijuana; 40 % of them children, said Enrique Lucero, Tijuana’s director of migrant affairs.
“All the flights from Cancun and Mexico City are full of Ukrainians,” Lucero said.
About 500 of those people are staying in hotels. The rest are waiting outside, near an open grassy area and covered bus stop close to the walkway that leads to the border gate. With the number of Ukrainian arrivals increasing rapidly, Tijuana officials are considering opening a sports arena to offer them a temporary location, he said.
Since the beginning of the war, Tijuana has seen some 2,000 Ukrainians cross to the United States, according to Lucero, who added that during this period Mexico has not required tourist visas from Ukrainians. Many of those Ukrainians were already in Mexico when the war began. Since January, some 10,000 Ukrainians were in the country, mostly in Cancun, traveling on tourist visas, he said.
“The list”
As Ukrainians arrive at the Tijuana International Airport, volunteers are on hand to pick them up and drive them to the port of entry, where a makeshift encampment is developing. On Friday, volunteers counted at least 700 Ukrainians at the site.
But in what could otherwise be a chaotic scene, volunteers — many of whom are refugees themselves — have created an orderly process to get the Ukrainians through Border Patrol and into the United States. Volunteers simply jot down names of people as they arrive, and assign them a number, which then becomes the basis for who is next in line to cross the border. (The wait was averaging 20 hours earlier this week but was closer to 30 hours by Friday.)
It’s unclear who exactly started “the list” but, for now, it plays a pivotal role in how Ukranians are getting processed to the next chapter of their lives.
“The list has been very honest,” said Inna Levien, a Mission Viejo resident who has volunteered long days at the border, bringing food, playing with young kids and helping to organize and translate.
“I’m surprised how organized it is.”
Not that there haven’t been bumps in the road. At one point, the original list was left unattended and it disappeared. Last Wednesday, Levien said, volunteers started a new list, adding that they are more mindful about its whereabouts.
On Wednesday, Mikhailov, a 36-year-old architect who owns a construction company in Kyiv and who left Ukraine more than a month ago with his parents, twin brother, sisters and their children, was among the helpers. He answered questions and directed newcomers to a covered Mexican bus stop that local police and volunteers have converted into a temporary processing center of sorts.
There, people like Dina Kobys, also wearing a volunteer vest, took turns writing down the names of every arrival over the age of 16. They also added a straight line on the yellow pad to connect those who are in the same family and who will need to travel together.
“How long will we need to wait?” one woman asks her.
“I don’t know,” Kobys said, as her friend, Inna Hurzhyi, translated for a reporter. “When it’s your time, they’ll call a group of 20 and you can go to the border together. People who signed yesterday are now on their way to the border.”
Hurzhyi, a 28-year-old English teacher from Ukraine who was in Russian-controlled Crimea with her husband when the war broke out, explained her situation in simple terms.
“I love my country and I didn’t want to go.”
By Thursday night, she and her husband and their friends were heading to Sacramento, where her cousins live. They’d spent 28 hours at the border.
Why Tijuana?
Some of the refugees said they had heard it would be easier to cross into the United States from Tijuana, rather than to wait for a tourist visa to enter the United States and then seek asylum.
“They told us ‘If you come here to Tijuana, you can stand in this line and they will help you,’” said Sergey, who asked that his last name not be mentioned. The Odessa resident arrived with his wife, Anna, and their four children, ages 6 to 15.
Like other dads with at least three children under the age of 16, he was excused from mandatory military service during the war. The family left home on Feb. 26, two days after the first shelling, and headed to neighboring Moldova, where he volunteered for about a month, transporting other refugees from one border to the next. Before arriving in Tijuana, the family had traveled from Moldova through several places, including Romania, Amsterdam and Cancun.
The decision to leave wasn’t easy.
“The hardest part was when we had to make a decision to leave everything behind and move toward the unknown,” said Sergey, who worked as a Christian camp organizer and speaks English. His family is heading to Florida.
While sharing his story, his smiling 8-year-old daughter Margo played “rock-paper-scissors” with him. She then showed off a bracelet that she’d picked up in trade, for a purse, with another refugee girl.
Like other children in the improvised waiting area, Margo played and laughed a lot. At one point, she danced while her older brother played a ukulele. Back home, the teenager said, he played the piano. While waiting, he jokingly put out a hat while performing and people plopped some dollar bills, to the amusement of Sergey and Anna.
Each member of the family had arrived at this border with a duffel bag, Sergey said. Some have a change of clothes; some don’t.
Holding a donated apple, his wife, Anna, commended the volunteers.
“It’s a good team here.”
Volunteers
There’s no one team at the border. There are many. But they appear to be working together as they coordinate with local police and other government officials.
They include individuals like Levien and Anastesiya Polo, a Trabuco Canyon resident. Both women, members of an Orange County group of Russian-speaking moms, have spent long stretches — sometimes as the lone nighttime volunteer — at the growing encampment, where by Thursday volunteers had put up tents and canopies to offer protection from inclement weather.
“There’s a real interest in doing more than just discussing and praying,” said Levien Thursday night, shortly after she helped put children to sleep on donated yoga mats and blankets in the outdoor site.
Other volunteers include members and leaders from churches in Tijuana, San Diego and Sacramento. They’re helping to provide transportation, food and other necessities.
“Our task here is to keep people organized, warm, give them food and water,” said Arthur Popov, pastor of the Light to the World Church in Sacramento.
While some volunteers passed out food, Popov spent part of Wednesday at the spot the Ukrainians longed to get to: the point before they were called into the line to meet with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers.
“Families cannot be divided,” Popov said. “The U.S. officers are giving them a one-year parole, with a work authorization.”
What’s next
The Ukranians have recently been given an exemption to what’s known as Title 42, enacted under the Trump administration, to prevent asylum applicants from entering the country during the pandemic.
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control announced an end to Title 42 restrictions beginning May 23.
Immigrant rights-advocates have pushed the Biden administration to end the sweeping pandemic-related border restrictions that, before the war in Ukraine, have prevented most asylum seekers from entering.
There’s a double standard, they said, that allows Ukrainians to pass while others are turned away.
“It was a relief to hear that the administration is finally committing to ending this policy,” said Julia Neusner, an attorney with the non-profit Human Rights First who is in Tijuana documenting happenings at the border.
“It’s caused a lot of harm and it violates U.S. refugee protection laws.”
Once the border becomes more open again to accepting applications for asylum – a long process that only begins at the border and could take years for approval – it could mean a surge in migration at the border.
Meanwhile, as the number of Ukrainians looking to cross in the U.S. through Tijuana continues to swell, the situation draws volunteers like Phil Metzger. In addition to his role as pastor of Calvary San Diego Church in Chula Vista, Metzger oversees Calvary churches in Ukraine.
“We’ve been somehow an unofficial hub, working with probably 25 different groups, offering translation, driving people to the airport, connecting them with temporary housing,” Metzger said.
As Ukrainians cross over to the other side, one of the first things they see is the Ukrainian flag.
That’s where more volunteers greet them. There’s a snack, a smile and a ride to their next destination.
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LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Ludlow Police Department arrested and charged a man on drug and gun charges after finding a large marijuana growing operation in his home.
According to the news release provided to 22News by Ludlow Police Department, On Monday, March 21, at approximately 9 p.m., the Ludlow Police Department was called to a home on Joy Street for a situation involving a court process. A substantial and sophisticated marijuana grow operation was located, along with multiple firearms.
The Ludlow Police Department Detective Bureau was called to the residence and located more than 70 plants in various stages of growth, as well as approximately nine pounds of marijuana packaged for sale. Police also located two 12-gauge shotguns and two .22-caliber rifles.
54-year-old Carl E. Bump of Ludlow was identified as the homeowner but was not home at the time. Ludlow Police got an arrest warrant for Bump from Palmer District Court. On Friday, April 1, Bump turned himself in.
Carl E. Bump of Ludlow was arrested and charged with:
- Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D substance (Marijuana)
- Cultivation of Marijuana
- Possession of 12 or More Marijuana Plants
- Possession of a Firearm Without an FID Card
- Improper Storage of a Firearm
- Possession of a Class D Substance (Marijuana)
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Why People Falsely Believe Something Happened – When It Didn’t
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Do you remember the Mona Lisa smiling? It depends on who you ask. Some would say there’s a noticeable curl to her lip, indicating some amusement. But there are people who would argue with confidence that the “Mona Lisa Smile” is a false memory.
The incoherence of reality spills beyond paintings and the degree of smile. Did the Evil Queen really say “Mirror, mirror, on the wall” in Snow White? Or was it “Magic Mirror on the wall”? Darth Vader’s cathartic reveal in Star Wars with, “Luke, I’m your father,” never quite happened. The dialogue was always “No, I am your father.” The incorrect pop-culture memory is not an exception, but a surprisingly common recurrence.
The countless instances point to a trend of people confidently, collectively misremembering an event, a quote, an image — swearing by the fact it happened, when it never did. It’s what’s called the “Mandela effect.”
The saga started in 2009 when some American researchers were discussing the South African revolutionary? Nelson Mandela’s death. They remembered seeing news coverage of him dying in a prison in the 1980s. The facts drastically differed: Mandela served 27 years in prison, was elected the president of South Africa between 1994 and 1999, and passed away in 2013. What was curious is a group of people remembering an incorrect memory in vivid detail; a collective veil of disillusion if you will. Again, in 2010, internet communities harkened to the same idea of Mandela dying in the ’80s. Paranormal consultant Fiona Broome thus coined the term “Mandela effect” — a shorthand for false memories shared by a group of people.
The Mandela effect is rife with a complex understanding of human memory and how we process events as a society. It speaks to the heart of how fallible memories are; “memories are vulnerable bits of information stored in the brain that can be changed over time. While we assume that our memories are accurate, this is not necessarily the case,” as Arlin Cuncic, who worked at the psychology department at the University of Western Ontario, noted.
There is a cluster of theories about false memories that may explain this dissonance. One school of thought speaks of “confabulation,” when the brain automatically fills in the gaps in our memories to make sense of our reality. This isn’t categorical lying, but merely the body’s attempt to cope with the knowledge gap. The mind remembers details that never happened as a response; so confabulations become retellings of events without any factual support. But the person saying this confidently regards these as facts; the memory of Mandela’s death becomes a compelling example of this.
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Then, there is the idea of “priming” that alters, ever so slightly, how we approach an event. Also called suggestibility and presupposition, priming builds on the events that lead up to an event. If we suggest the answer to someone, the likelihood is that their answer will adapt itself to fit the information just given. For instance, “Did you have chicken salad for lunch?” is more suggestive than “What did you have for lunch?”; the tangible object in the first phrase leaves behind a much stronger memory. Priming explains memory and how it responds to stimuli, again indicating its malleability with time.
False memory may also be related to the power of association. We know Alexander Hamilton is the founding father of America, but wasn’t the president. Yet, in an experiment, when researchers asked participants to list the presidents of the U.S., they included Hamilton.
Who was Alexander Hamilton? Most Americans learned in school that he was a founding father of the United States of America but that he was not a president. However, when asked about the presidents of the U.S., many people mistakenly believe that Hamilton was a president. “The memory for Alexander Hamilton is encoded in an area of the brain where the memories for the presidents of the United States are stored. The means by which memory traces are stored is called the engram and the framework in which similar memories are associated with each other is called the schema. So when people try to recall Hamilton, this sets off the neurons in close connection to each other, bringing with it the memory of the presidents,” Cuncic explained.
Arguably, memory is an ever-morphing construct for it adapts to the new information we learn. The information doesn’t have to be accurate for it to alter people’s memory; which explains why experts have often expressed concern about the credibility of eyewitness testimony.
This trend plays out more acutely and in pernicious ways in the age of algorithms and the internet. We know falsehoods and misinformation spread like wildfire across digital channels; so the potential for a community to capitalize on misconceptions is higher. This means false events turn into reality — solely by virtue of people’s assertions — such that what was once merely fiction could turn into fact. In one experiment, researchers used a dataset of about 100,000 news stories circulating across Twitter over a period of 10 years. These stories were tweeted or retweeted by real people and not bots. The study found that news stories carrying rumors and falsehoods trumped truth every time; real people who were spreading false information because of their misplaced weight on truth and lies.
Perhaps the most thrilling — but deeply contested — reason for the Mandela effect lies in the hotly-debated scientific concept: the parallel universe. The fodder for many sci-fi movies, the idea of a parallel universe originates from quantum physics and string theory. The multiverse is a disputed territory; but the Mandela effect, Broome had hypothesized, is a result of the intersection of alternate realities. In other words, people would collectively have the same incorrect memories because of ever-shifting realities. Sure, in another universe, the animated show Looney Tunes may have figured as Looney Toons.
The mystery and excitement of an alternative universe are tempting, but the notion of a multiverse is, thus far, the most implausible explanation of why we believe falsehoods in stellar detail with certainty. To quote my colleague who was thrilled at this prospect of a parallel universe: “one can only hope.”
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Chicago man, 18, charged with carjacking man at gunpoint on Southwest Side
CHICAGO - An 18-year-old is accused of carjacking a man at gunpoint in Brighton Park earlier this month.
Juan Ramos, of Chicago, faces one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
At about 3:19 a.m. on March 13, Ramos allegedly took a vehicle from a 22-year-old man in the 3800 block of South Sacramento Avenue.
Chicago police say Ramos was armed with a firearm.
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Ramos was arrested Thursday and charged accordingly.
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Gov. DeSantis: Disney bringing 'California values' to Florida in objecting to parental rights bill
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - When you look at the Disney signs outside of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you may think of Mickey Mouse and fun times with family for friends at one of the resort's four theme parks, but experts say it's more like a very large company that has its own town.
"Back in 1967, when Disney was first buying land and getting ready to set up shop here in town, the legislature and governor gave Disney the power of self-government," explained University of Central Florida political science professor Aubrey Jewett.
That paved the way for the Reedy Creek Improvement Act which created the special district.
Reedy Creek, which consists of around 25,000 acres of land carved out from Orange and Osceola counties, has its own city council. Jewett says the district has two municipalities, Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista.
"It’s about Disney having a lot of control -- not having to ask Orange County or Orlando permission to do a lot of things. Instead, they basically can decide what they want to do," Jewett added.
Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis could have that district dissolved.
After the Walt Disney Company criticized the passage of the Parental Rights in Education law, DeSantis said its executives were trying to inject their "California values" into the more moderate Sunshine State.
The law, which critics have called "Don't Say Gay," prohibits Florida educators from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, with a provision that enables parents to sue if they allege schools or instructors have been in violation.
"Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed and should never have been signed into law," reads the statement from Disney. Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts," read a portion of a statement from Disney released on Monday.
Following that, some lawmakers suggested repealing the Reedy Creek Improvement Act.
State House Rep. Spencer Roach, a Fort Meyers-area Republican, tweeted a post about it, with the governor giving it the "thumbs up."
"The legislature can re-evaluate it as a whole, but my view is we should treat everyone equally. We shouldn’t let one company have their own set of rules, compared to everybody else," DeSantis said.
"My initial reaction was, ‘What the heck?’ I was really shocked and surprised," said Jewitt.
The governor has stated that he thinks Reedy Creek has too much power.
"I can tell you I was shocked to see some of the stuff that’s in there. They could do their own nuclear power plant!" DeSantis said.
We asked Jewett what he thinks.
"It has crossed my mind that maybe the Legislature and the governor back in the 1960s went overboard a little bit," Jewett responded.
However, State Sen. Linda Stewart, an Orlando-area Democrat, doubts Reedy Creek will be dissolved.
"Disney’s not going to stand by and let that happen without a fight, so you’re looking at maybe a few years worth of lawsuits," she said.
Jewett said there is a small chance the Reedy Creek Improvement District could be repealed. He said around 50 retired and current Disney employees live there.
No one from Reedy Creek would comment about the possible repeal.
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Ross Colton scores 2 goals, Lightning beat Blackhawks 5-2
TAMPA, Fla. - Ross Colton scored two goals and added an assist, Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point both had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Friday night.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 21 saves and improved to 13-0-0 against the Blackhawks in the regular season. He went 1-1 during the 2015 Stanley Cup Final in which Chicago beat the Lightning in six games.
Brandon Hagel added an empty-netter in his first game against his former team.
Tampa Bay’s Jon Cooper coached his 700th NHL game, becoming the 49th to do it. He is 426-215-59.
Calvin de Haan and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal, and Kevin Lankinen turned aside 38 shots for the Blackhawks, who lost 4-0 at Florida on Thursday night and have dropped seven of nine (2-5-2).
After blowing a two-goal lead, the Lightning took a 4-2 advantage on a pair of goals by Colton in the second. After a rebound effort at 6:12, Colton then scored with 7:45 to go from just outside the crease off a between the legs backhand pass from Nicholas Paul.
Paul and Nikita Kucherov had two assists apiece.
Stamkos opened the scoring on Tampa Bay’s 11th shot 6:11 into the game.
Point made it 2-0 from in-close at 10:12 of the first.
The Blackhawks battled back later in the first it to tie it at 2 on goals by de Haan and DeBrincat, who got his 39th this season.
De Haan got his third goal of the season, and second in three games, when his bouncing shot from the blue line eluded Vasilevskiy 1:59 after Point’s goal.
DeBrincat got the equalizer during a power play with 2:39 left in the first, a period where Chicago was outshot 19-9.
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"I’ll run into him tomorrow and get the skinny on what’s going on with him," Cooper said. "He’s got that team pointed in the right direction."
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As Rutherford County's restaurant scene expands, here are nine places to fine dine
Rutherford County's restaurant scene is expanding with what seems like an endless array of chains that serve the same food. Nothing unique, nothing out of the ordinary and nothing you can't find in any other growing city.
The choices are food for the "hotel crowd," my friend chided. You know exactly what you're going to get, every single time.
One might argue that a fine-dining experience is not to be found here. I read someone's social media post recently that asserted you'd need to travel to Franklin or Nashville for a great meal.
I disagree.
We have places in Rutherford County with chef-driven menus served in artfully designed dining rooms.
Prices are also considerably less than a posh restaurant in a bigger city. I often hear these locally-owned places are too expensive, yet diners will drop nearly the same amount at a chain.
I do have favorite chains I frequent. But I'm most fond of our locally-owned restaurants.
If you don't deviate from restaurant row, I hope you'll take a detour soon.
Here's my list of nine places to have a fine-dining experience in Rutherford County.
Five Senses
1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro
Chef Mitchell Murphree brought the concept of modern fine dining to Murfreesboro in 2004. You'll find expertly curated seasonal menus using locally-sourced meats, vegetables and fresh seafood paired with fine wines and craft cocktails. This beloved restaurant paved the way for elevated dining experiences to follow.
Steakhouse Five
1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
After 15 years of success with Five Senses, Murphree opened Steakhouse Five at Fountains at Gateway. The traditional, high-end steakhouse features dry-aged beef, classics like shrimp cocktail and craft cocktails served in urban settings. There's also a private dining room that can be reserved and a covered patio.
Primrose Table
1650 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro
Every night, you'll find chef and owner Jason Matheson on the line cooking your food. He is meticulous about what he creates for your plate, serving up refined versions of favorite dishes. This urban eatery is also known for its craft cocktails (try Nevada's punch) and hand-picked bourbons. There's also patio seating and a private dining room for bookings.
The Tasting Room
618 S. Lowry St., Smyrna
Step into an establishment unlike any other in Smyrna. Chef Robert Fuller offers a tapas-style menu of refined dishes available in small plates or full size portions. There's an extensive wine and spirits menu purposely chosen by Fuller. The focus is tasting, finding what you like and then indulging in favorites.
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
1831 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro
Makoto Fujiwara renovated this mid-century building into one of the most unique spaces to dine in Murfreesboro. Expect authentic Japanese cuisine and a wide selection of perfectly crafted sushi.
More:Traditional Japanese fare served up at Ichiban in Murfreesboro
The Alley on Main
223 W. Main St., Murfreesboro
Shawn and Christy Hackinson own one of the most popular establishments in town, with a menu to suit everyone. You'll find steaks, seafood (the fried catfish is a must), pastas, sandwiches, house-made desserts (the carrot cake is amazing) and craft cocktails. The menu is solid, the food is consistently good and the service is impeccable. New to the restaurant is an outside dining option with its own menu.
The Bangkok Thai Cuisine
315 Robert Rose Drive, Murfreesboro
Rutherford County’s love of Thai food was born when Bangkok Cafe opened its doors on the Square in Murfreesboro by Jack and Bubpha Butchareon. If you sit down at their table at home or at the restaurant, you will find the same aromatic flavors on your plate. This elegant space is handcrafted from imported wood and decor at the restaurant, which changed names when they moved to its current location.
The Parthenon Grille
1962 S. Church St., Murfreesboro
Greek roots are at the heart of the menu with elements from a variety of cuisines, created by Angelo and Kathy Laris. You'll find quality steaks and seafood, house-made sauces, fresh produce and traditional pasta dishes, all served in an elegant atmosphere perfect for everyday dining or special occasions. There's also an outdoor covered patio.
Milano II
114 E. College St., Murfreesboro
This hidden gem owned by Jack Barakat features Northern Italian dishes like pastas, seafood, chicken and veal, including the favorite creamy chicken marsala. Enjoy a dinner for two or reserve space for a larger party.
More:Milano Central Kitchen feeds locals
Reach reporter Nancy DeGennaro at degennaro@dnj.com. Keep up with restaurant news by joining Good Eats in the 'Boro (and beyond) on Facebook and follow Murfreesboro Eats on TikTok.
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County mayor candidates respond to questions about abortion, landfill and traffic issues
A child on Thursday evening asked Rutherford County's three Republican candidates for county mayor to explain their positions on abortion. All three said life starts at conception.
Incumbent mayor Bill Ketron, as well as fellow candidates Rhonda Allen and Joe Carr, responded to questions from home school parents and children during a political forum at Premier 6 Theatre in Murfreesboro.
Fellow Republican mayoral candidate Aaron Coffey was absent.
The four candidates are competing in the May 3 GOP primary — the last day to register to vote is April 4. Early voting is April 13-28, according to the Rutherford County Election Commission.
The winner of the primary will compete in the Aug. 4 election and face three independents: Royce Olen Johnson, Randy Allen and Norman Hanks.
Although abortion issues are typically debated by Congress, state lawmakers and the courts, the Rutherford County Commission has provided $5,000 annually in funding for Portico, a Murfreesboro charitable service providing support and encouragement for pregnant women to choose life for the unborn child.
A former six-year state representative, Carr responded to the question about abortion first. He mentioned raising an adopted son with his wife and how she's involved with helping Portico.
Carr said the "life, liberty and pursuit of happiness" words mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, a document established by the nation's founding fathers, are unalienable rights from God.
"Life is first," Carr said.
A 12-year member of the Rutherford County Commission, Allen agreed that life begins at conception.
Allen, the chairperson of the commission's health and education committee, mentioned scripture from the Bible in Psalm 139 praising God for life: "You knit me together in my mother's womb."
Ketron mentioned his efforts as a former 16-year state senator in support of Amendment 1, a Tennessee constitutional amendment voters approved in 2014 to authorized lawmakers to pass laws to regulate abortion, such as a waiting period.
"Conception is when life begins," Ketron said. "God gave us the ability to reproduce."
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How to deal with Middle Point Landfill
The three candidates also responded to questions about the private Middle Point Landfill that's expected to close by 2027.
Ketron, a former eight-year county commissioner (1990-98), mentioned leading commission efforts as mayor to find solid waste solutions.
The mayor supports increased recycling on about 20 acres of county land on Florence Road off U.S. Highway 41. The land could add a CSX railroad spur to assist in the hauling of recycled and solid waste materials. Ketron proposes the county partner with Pratt Industries in Atlanta area of Conyers, Georgia, to accept cardboard and Eastman in Kingsport in East Tennessee to take plastics.
Allen did not mention Ketron's solid waste efforts. She instead praised Murfreesboro leaders for examining a possible partnership with WastAway, a Warren County company. A Murfreesboro partnership could be similar to WastAway operation that accepts trash at a Morrison warehouse, uses conveyor belts and magnets to separate many recycling materials, and converts the remaining garbage into a fluff product that can serve as an alternative fuel source for industry.
"It can be a substitute for coal," Allen said.
Carr said more needs to be done to stop out-of-county garbage from being dumped at Middle Point Landfill, an arrangement permitted in 1995 by the county commission.
"We're Davidson County's trash can," Carr said.
Carr wants to renegotiate a contract with Middle Point Landfill, which is owned by Republic Services, a publicly-traded corporation based in Phoenix.
In addition to the landfill contract issue, Carr questioned why Ketron has not done more to support Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland's efforts to oppose a proposed 99-acre expansion of Middle Point, a source of odor in the northern part of the city and nearby communities.
Ketron has said he opposes the landfill expansion.
Timeline:A look at Rutherford County's 35-year history with landfill operations
'Times have changed':How landfill decisions in 1987, 1995 shaped Rutherford County today
How to deal with traffic congestion
The candidates also responded to a question about traffic congestion.
Allen said she supports a dedicated rapid bus lane on Interstate 24 and expanded local bus services to help people commute to jobs in Nashville and other cities.
Local governments and developers must plan together to improve roads, Allen said.
Ketron also mentioned bus lanes and his proposed support as a former state lawmaker for a pubic private partnership to build a monorail above the I-24 median. State officials in 2014 estimated the monorail would cost $1.3 billion.
The mayor talked about the Tennessee Department of Transportation work to establish a "SmartWay" with up-to-date traffic information through electronic communication to motorists to help their trips be safer and more efficient.
Carr described traffic congestion as "unrestrained growth" he'd like to address. He wants the county to provide more funding for the Highway Department to improve county roads by building more shoulders and widen bridges, including a one-lane bridge on Guy James Road over the East Fork Stones River.
Carr also mentioned governments working together on a regional solution for state and federal roads to help commuters heading to Nashville.
Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips and questions through emailing sbroden@dnj.com. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden.
Election dates
- County primary: May 3
- Early voting: April 13-28
- Deadline to register to vote in primary: April 4
- County general election: Aug. 4
Source: Rutherford County Election Commission
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MTSU women's basketball adds Conference USA leading scorer Savannah Wheeler as transfer
Just a day after the season ended with a WNIT final four setback to Seton Hall, Middle Tennessee State's women's basketball team landed a significant transfer.
Savannah Wheeler, a 5-foot-6 junior guard who played at Marshall the past three seasons, signed with the Lady Raiders on Friday.
Wheeler, a first-team Conference USA selection in 2021-22, led the conference in scoring at 20.3 points.
"We are delighted to have Savannah Wheeler joining the Lady Raider family," MTSU coach Rick Insell said in a release. "Savannah is an outstanding player, and we know that first-hand having played against her the last three seasons at Marshall. Savannah is a solid all-around guard; great, great shooter; a competitor; and she is going to be a great addition to the Lady Raider program."
Wheeler also was among the top 100 nationally for field goals made, total points, free throw attempts, free throws made and free throw percentage.
She surpassed 1,000 points during the 2021-22 season. She has 1,294 career points and 143 career 3-pointers.
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Wheeler, who will have two years of eligibility with MTSU, averaged 13.4 points as a freshman in 2019-20, when she connected for 47 3-pointers and shot 84% from the free -throw line on her way to earning a spot on the C-USA All-Freshman team.
She averaged 17 points as a sophomore. She is a career 36% shooter from 3-point range and 84% shooter from the free throw line.
The Catlettsburg, Kentucky, native was named the state's Miss Basketball in 2019 after averaging 31.1 points for Boyd County. She scored more than 3,600 points in her high school career.
MTSU returns four starters from the 2021-22 team that finished 27-8 - forwards Courtney Whitson and Anastasiia Boldyreva and guards Alexis Whittington and Jalynn Gregory. Top reserves Kseniya Malashka (the team's leading scorer) and Courtney Blakely also return.
Point guard Dor Saar, who transferred to MTSU for a season after spending four years at Maine, is the only departure from the starting lineup.
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The national high school wrestling tournament is this weekend in Iowa. Several local wrestlers will be competing including Granger's JJ Toscano.
Granger took home a team wrestling title. Junior 126-pound wrestler Toscano is an individual state champion.
He wanted to see how far his hard work would go on a national stage, but unlike the state tournament, high schools don't pay their way.
His sister set up a Go Fund Me and the money was raised in a matter of days.
"I didn't even expect to raise that much money," said Toscano. "Seeing that even people I didn't know [donated] was crazy."
Toscano has worked hard on the mat; having a state title to show for it, but is now inspired to work even harder for those that believe in him.
"It inspired me a lot," said Toscano. "Show up over there and do my best and wrestle as hard as I can -- For them at least."
He says he plans to use this opportunity to gain exposure in hopes of fulfilling his goal to wrestle after high school.
"It's a big opportunity," explained Toscano. "It gives me a chance to put my name out there and hopefully some recruiters see me out there and are impressed."
Toscano wants to major in business. Weigh-ins are Friday with competition on Saturday and Sunday.
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Dispatch warns of an active scene on the 400 block of West D Street in Yakima. People are asked to avoid the area.
Yakima Police Department confirms the scene is a standoff at a residence.
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(WTXL) — The National Weather Service in Tallahassee confirmed Friday a tornado struck two counties Thursday in Florida’s panhandle.
The NWS confirmed via its preliminary damage survey an EF-3 Tornado touched down in eastern Washington County near Gilberts Mill Road and traveled northeast into Washington County early Thursday morning.
The meteorologists who surveyed the damage from the storm noted damage was consistent with an EF-3 tornado.
NWS Tallahassee meteorologists have determined that damage from the Gilberts Mill Rd tornado, which traveled from Washington county east into Jackson county Florida early Thursday morning, was consistent with an EF-3 tornado. Sadly, 2 people were killed and 2 were injured. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/2XiXXFlOVr
— NWS Tallahassee (@NWSTallahassee) April 1, 2022
The Associated Press reported Thursday two people were killed, and two others were injured due to the storm.
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Benton County, WA - April 1st is the start of Autism Awareness month and the Benton County Sheriff's Office is honoring people with Autism.
It partnered up with the Benton County Sheriff's Foundation to create a custom patch. The patch displays colorful puzzle pieces, symbolizing Autism Awareness.
Sheriff Tom Croskrey says he wants to work with community groups to help raise awareness for the needed resources.
Brett Hansen, a deputy with BCSO, has a son who is autistic. Deputy Hansen says it's important to have resources like the ones Spectrum Studios provides and caters to people with Autism.
Spectrum Studios is a non-profit that offers employment, job training and growth opportunities for people on the spectrum.
There's a shortage of opportunities for people with Autism, highlighting the needed resources.
The Sherriff's Foundation had 100 patches available for the first 100 donations. As of 2:30 Friday afternoon, they had reached the 100. However, they are encouraging people to donate for the cause.
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. —
This month brings the third annual Walla Walla Valley Wine Month, a monthlong celebration of regional wine, experiences and events. Wineries host live music, dinners, tasting experiences and events.
April was chosen to spotlight the seasonal changes, marking when vines turn green again. The first official wine weekend of the year happens in April, aka Spring Kick-Off Weekend.
Walla Walla Valley Wine will be promoting the month on social media. Events and special deals can also be found on the wine month website.
“Walla Walla Valley Wine Month is an exciting time to experience Walla Walla Valley Wine,” said Robert Hansen, Walla Walla Valley Wine executive director. “Interested wine enthusiasts can shop wine in person and online, attend special events, plan a tasting outing, or simply follow along on social media to learn about the Walla Walla Valley AVA and begin planning their next trip.”
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TANNER, Ala. — Florida A&M baseball (10-17, 4-3 SWAC) was too much for Alabama A&M as they defeated the Bulldogs in an 8-0 decision Friday afternoon at Calhoun Community College's Fred Frickie Park.
In the first inning, the Rattlers would deliver three runs off four hits, including two RBIs from Adam Haidermota, for a 3-0 lead. The score would remain that way until the top of the fourth inning. FAMU would then increase their lead as Jalen Niles singled to the right-center and brought home Haidermota before Joseph Pierini singled to second base, and Niles scored for a 5-0 advantage.
Pitching would rule for the next two innings before Florida A&M responded in the top of the seventh, and Pierini homered to right-center before Haidermota singled to left-center and Rowell scored to push the lead to 7-0.
Both teams went scoreless in the eighth inning, but the Rattlers would then take their biggest advantage of the afternoon in the top of the ninth as Ty Hanchey delivered a home run to right field to close out the 8-0 victory.
Pierini led FAMU with a 3-of-5 day, two RBIs, a home run, and two scored runs, while Hanchey went 2-of-3 with two RBIs, a home run, and a pair of runs scored. Haidermota went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored to round out the top performers. Hunter Viets started and threw eighth innings, striking out 11 and allowing no earned runs to move to 3-3.
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(The Hill) — A Florida man was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday for making death threats against Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.).
Paul Vernon Hoeffer was also sentenced to three years of supervised release. He had pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of threats to injure.
Hoeffer called Pelosi’s office in March of 2019 and Ocasio-Cortez’s office in November 2020, threatening to kill them both, authorities said.
He also called and threatened to kill Chicago District Attorney Kim Foxx (D).
Hoeffer’s lawyer, Michael Ohle, told The Hill he is disappointed in the sentence and said the judge used his client as a deterrent for other offenders.
He said he argued for a lower sentencing as Hoeffer is battling cancer and incarceration will impact his abilities to communicate with his doctors.
Hoeffer faced up to 15 years in federal prison for his crimes as he said in the calls he wanted to form a “civilian army” for “all-out war.”
The sentencing come as threats against lawmakers have spiked in recent years, reaching 9,600 in 2021, according to Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger.
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UPDATE: 8:00 p.m.
Benton County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body recovered from the water Friday evening around Columbia Point Marina as missing 50-year-old Kennewick woman Sandra Peterson.
Peterson was reported missing March 31. At some point, her vehicle was located in the area around the bridge and marina. Some friends were searching the area for her with a drone.
They spotted a body in the water and called dispatch around 5:38 p.m. Benton County Sheriff's Office, Kennewick Fire Department and Benton County Dive Rescue responded.
The body was recovered and identified as Peterson.
Detectives and coroners responded to investigate the scene.
BCSO reports there were no obvious signs of trauma. An autopsy has been ordered through Benton County Coroners, with hopes of determining the cause of death by next week.
Peterson's friends on scene notified her next of kin.
Kennewick Police Department will continue to investigate the missing persons case. The death will be investigated by Benton County Sheriff's Office and Coroners.
COLUMBIA RIVER, Wash. -
Several agencies were called to the Lee-Volpentest Bridge on the evening of Friday, April 1.
Sources with Benton County Sheriff's Office confirmed a body was pulled from the water. It was identified as an older woman.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
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YAKIMA, Wash. —
The Yakima Humane Society’s new mobile dental machine will begin services the second week of April, offering a low-cost option for pet owners to purchase pet dental care. Its Spay & Neuter Clinic is expanding its services to include dental procedures.
The society was able to purchase the machine through donor support. Through donations, it is offering a kickoff price between $150 and $200, depending on the pet size. Extractions will be $5 per root, with optional bloodwork.
Appointments can be scheduled through the Spay & Neuter Clinic at 509-426-2460. It hopes to increase capacity over time, but reminds the community that space is limited.
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Fascinating photos have emerged showing nuclear bomb shelters built in Deal at the height of the cold war. In March 1962, a prototype of Britain's first nuclear shelter was unveiled to the public in Deal.
The chosen site is now a car park on the corner of Oak Street and Middle Street. According to thehistoryproject.co.uk, a sign at the site said: "This is Britain’s first NUCLEAR SHELTER giving protection against both FALLOUT & BLAST".
During the Second World War, the entire area, which once had the Royal Oak public house, was destroyed in the Blitz. The shelters were situated below ground level in the remains of the brick cellar of the pub.
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This was the same year as the Cuban Missile Crisis when NATO and the USSR came to the brink of nuclear war. Tanks and troops were mobilised to the division between East and West Germany after it was revealed that the USSR was planning to store nuclear missiles in the newly Communist country.
In a private letter to the leader of the USSR, Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Cuban revolution Fidel Castro urged a nuclear strike against the US in the event of an American invasion.
The world was in a grip of panic and paranoia over the prospect of nuclear war. Four women marched through the streets of Deal holding placards to "Ban the Bomb".
One woman was quoted in the East Kent Mercury, saying: "I got the idea for the project when I came to have a look at this fallout shelter. I was struck by the absolute horror of nuclear war, and when I saw neat grass growing nearby, it showed me even more vividly what a horrible thing it would be.”
A British Pathe newsreel filmed the Deal fallout shelter in 1962. The film shows the inside of the shelters with bedding, furniture and how it protects its user from nuclear fallout.
This was all for the cost of £500 (around £11,366 in today's money). The newsreel says: "At last, there is a firm that’s taking the manufacture of anti-nuclear shelters seriously, here at Deal, Kent.
"Thousands have been made in America but the executives here say theirs is a stronger type, designed after the Soviets tested megatonne bombs."
The video voiceover ends with the chilling message: "When the World War ended we thought we'd seen the last of shelters, which shows just how wrong we were."
A sales brochure for the shelter said: "These shelters are designed to withstand great stress and are virtually indestructible. They will protect their occupants against all known nuclear hazards.
"They are both blast-proof and fall-out shelters. Fall Out Shelters (Deal, Kent) Ltd. build every type of nuclear shelter to suit most areas and conditions.
"They are constructed only of the best materials and are tested at every stage of manufacture. Family shelters are designed for three, four, eight and twelve persons. We also design special shelters to house more than 12 persons, for factories or offices etc.
"Fall-Out Shelters (Deal, Kent) Ltd. considered their shelters as “100% safe in a war of conventional weapons. The shelters are blast-proof, fire-proof and damp proof.
"They are prefabricated, precast vibrated concrete units, reinforced with steel and due to their unique design, will withstand great stress.”
The History Project in Deal run also run historical tours.
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When you drive along the A2, you probably think there is nothing much more to see than your typical busy main road scene. It's just miles on end of tarmac, junctions and often heavy traffic sandwiched between fields and hedgerow, right?
For the most part, that's pretty much true and you could be forgiven for thinking that's all it is. But if you’re heading from west to east into Faversham along the A2 London Road, there is a fascinating piece of ancient history set back from the roadside that only the eagle eyed or keen explorers may have noticed.
And that is the last remains of the roman town of Durolevum - one of Kent's many lost towns and villages. All that is left of the lost town is the ruins of the Faversham Stone Chapel, also known as Our Lady of Elwarton, which is the only chapel in England to incorporate a pagan shrine into its architecture.
Unfortunately, the chapel was not upkept throughout history and was reported to be in disrepair by 1511. It seems to have been abandoned completely by 1600.
The abandoned site is something that Twitter user Gavin McGregor brought to people’s attention in a fascinating thread on his account. Operating as gawanmac on Twitter, he shared all you need to know about a monument, some of which is more than one thousand years old.
Take a look below for a virtual tour of the site from its approach, right up to the remains of Durolevum itself.
‘It doesn’t look much but it is much!’
Gavin's post reads: “Drive into Faversham from the west along the A2 and you'll most likely whiz past something pretty remarkable without noticing it. The traffic moves fast here, and even if you wanted to slow down you'd be harried by the car behind coming up on your tail.
“Best to come on foot or bicycle, then. Find the right gap in the hedge, and you might have to push past eight-foot-high hemlock and head-high oilseed. You'll soon reach this peaceful little island in the sea or arable, with a little grid of ancient stone walls. It doesn't look like much. But it is much!
“This is the 'Faversham Stone Chapel', which is far too plainly named for what it actually is: the only known example in Britain of a Roman temple that was later used as a Christian church.” Gavin goes on to explain how you can see where Roman masonry meets 11th century Saxon construction at the Faversham Stone Chapel, which is also known as Our Lady of Elverton.
He describes how the courses of red brick were laid by Roman or Romano-British hands in the 4th Century AD.
‘It’s a peaceful place’
He continues: “A very simple and effective English Heritage panel lets you figure out where you're looking at a Roman, Saxon or 13th Century building, and where they press up against each other. It's a peaceful place, despite cars and lorries rocketing past on the A2, once part of the ancient trackway of Watling Street that was later paved by the Romans.
“Perhaps they used it to come down from Londinium to the 12,000 seat theatre uncovered in Faversham a few years ago.”
'It's worth the hazards'
Gavin concludes: “Here, centuries of people stepping from Roman to Saxon sections has worn down the stone. If you want to go and wear down the stone with your own feet, this is the sign you need to look out for.
“Be careful getting there, the traffic really is fast and pavement is narrow. But it's worth the hazards.”
'A very rare occurrence'
According to English Heritage, it is the ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham. That was the only Christian building in England to incorporate within its fabric the remains of a 4th century Romano-British pagan mausoleum.
It lay close to the probable site of the small Roman town of Durolevum and its Roman cemetery at Ospringe. Standing isolated in a shallow, dry valley within open fields, it is a medieval chapel built on top of a Roman mausoleum, which is a “very rare occurrence”.
Above you can see just how small an area is left of the ancient buildings which once existed fully. A truly remarkable piece of history tucked away, but certainly worth a visit.
For more information about the Faversham Stone Chapel, visit the English Heritage website.
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CHEYENNE – Protect yourself from identity theft by joining AARP Wyoming for one of three events set up to help citizens protect their identity by shredding paperwork that may contain sensitive information.
The shred fests are drive-through contactless shredding events.
On Earth Day, April 22, AARP Wyoming will host shredding events in Sheridan, Rock Springs and Cheyenne. Those looking for paper shredding in Cheyenne are encouraged to go to the Laramie County Library, located at 2200 Pioneer Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where Shred-It will have a truck available for on-site shredding. To register and secure your drive up time, visit https://tinyurl.com/aarp-cheyenne-shredding.
To avoid having your sensitive information compromised, security experts recommend shredding of the following types of materials:
Old documents: Papers that carry your Social Security number, birth date, signature, account numbers, passwords or PINs.
Banking: Canceled or unused checks. Shred deposit slips and ATM and credit card receipts, once you receive your monthly statements.
Credit Cards: Pre-approved credit card applications and incentive/gift checks from credit card companies.
Medical: Unneeded medical bills.
Investments: Investment account statements.
Obsolete ID cards: Expired driver’s licenses, medical insurance cards and passports.
ShredFests are one component of AARP’s commitment to fighting fraud. The AARP Fraud Watch Network launched in 2013 as a free resource for people of all ages. Consumers may sign up for “Watchdog Alert” emails that deliver information about scams, or call a free helpline at 877-908-3360 to speak with volunteers trained in fraud counseling.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill led by U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., and Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo.; Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Ben Cardin, D-Md., to honor women’s rights pioneer Louisa Swain.
Serving as Lummis’ first stand-alone piece of legislation to pass both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, this bill designates the federal building located at 308 W. 21st St. in Cheyenne as the “Louisa Swain Federal Office Building.”
“As the first woman to serve Wyoming in the U.S. Senate, I am honored that my first bill to pass both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives is one that commemorates a true pioneer from my home state of Wyoming,” Lummis said in a release about her bill. “I cannot think of a better name for a federal building in the first state to recognize this right and enshrine full suffrage for women in law. It has been an honor working with colleagues in Wyoming and Maryland on this bill to honor a pioneer so important to both of our states.”
Laramie resident Louisa Swain was 70 years old when she cast her vote in Wyoming’s general election of 1870, making her the first woman to legally vote in the United States. Later in life, she moved to Maryland, and was laid to rest in Baltimore.
The bill passed the House of Representatives with 412 votes in the affirmative. The U.S. Senate passed the bill unanimously through a voice vote on Oct. 7, 2021. Having passed the House of Representatives, it will next be sent to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed.
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A deep red label displays a vine of four pink roses intertwined with the word “Zetta” vertically printed on the front. This lush, retro design on the Zetta wine bottle is a tribute to St. Louis native and comedian Cedric the Entertainer's late mother, the remarkableRosetta Boyce Kyles, an educator and reading specialist for 30 years.He launched the wine January 4, 2022 (Kyles was born Jan. 4, 1944).
"There are fours all over [the bottle] because it's something my mother and I have in common," Cedric said in an interview with The St. Louis American. "She was born Jan. 4, 1944, and I was born April 24, 1964. There are a lot of fours in our life. I was number four on my Kappa [Alpha Psi] line. It's four roses on the label; the rose is for Rosetta. Zetta was chosen as the name since another company had already used Rosetta. I wrote the messaging for the bottle just telling the story of how my mother raised my sister [Sharita Kyles Wilson] and I. We used mint green in the design to exude spring energy to go against the roses, which made everything pop out."
Kyles lost her courageous battle with cancer in 2015.
From Cedric's recollection of Kyles, his mother not only held a solid devotion to education, but she also appreciated fine wine.
On the website Cedric recalled how before his mother sipped her wine she constantly affirmed, "we toast our glass with a touch of class."
"This wine is a tribute to her legacy – sophisticated, relatable, tasteful, inviting, generous – with a burst of joyful attitude at every encounter," Cedric wrote on the website.
He said his business relationship with Smith Devereux Winery grew after meeting its vintner, Ian Devereux, during a visit to Napa.
"He was a sincere, genuine dude," Cedric said. "We met, we laughed, we talked, we became friends. We started to figure out what we wanted the wine to say through a process. He also appreciated my mom's story. Taking those steps to connect with someone who knows and understands the wine industry has helped with my vision for Zetta."
Cedric has been traveling across the country promoting his Zetta Napa Valley Red blend wine and has had significant press coverage.
Wednesday night (March 31) was no different; guests throughout the region packed Prime 55 Downtown from wall to wall. Thanks to promotion duo Erick Hubbard and Michael White of Mun & Mun for partnering with Cedric and Prime, family, friends, and supporters, including Sharita Kyles Wilson (Cedric's sister) and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, came out to celebrate.
Cedric fellowshipped with guests, who enjoyed food and complimentary Zetta on every table – the first official sampling of the wine in St. Louis.
"I was trying to think of how to do something philanthropic with the wine," Cedric said. "Since my mother was a reading specialist, I came up with a reason to give to literacy programs by doing the wine and dedicating it in her name. It gave more purpose when the opportunity came to launch a wine."
Cedric describes Zetta's taste as having a good balance and being palatable for the non-wine sophisticates. He hilariously imitated people who sip wine and analyze its flavor, including critiquing the notes.
As with most wines, people like to drink them with their food. He joked that while he isn't trying to be bourgeois, he thinks charcuterie boards with refined meats, excellent cheeses, and crackers pair well with Zetta.
"It helps that red wines are always strong and great with red meat," Cedric said in an interview with The St. Louis American at the mixer. "It's got a mellow aspect that falls off your palate. I've enjoyed it with salmon and seabass [so can't nobody tell me nothing]."
If his beloved mother were alive, Cedric said he believes she would love the wine and the excellent cause it’s contributing to.
"My mother was a big fan of my work as a comedian and who I grew to be as a person," Cedric said. "That's one of the things I love and represent about her when I do everything in my business. This [the wine] is something that I'm sure she would've enjoyed."
Zetta is available for purchase for $64 at https://www.smithdevereux.com/, with 10% of assets donated to RedRoseReads Foundation, a literacy support organization.
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Dozens of Alaska Airlines flights were canceled early Friday, largely due to a shortage of pilots, some of whom picketed the airline later in the day in Seattle and elsewhere.
Alaska Air and the union representing the airline’s 3,100 pilots have been locked in contract negotiations for nearly three years. Officials with Alaska Airlines acknowledged that some flight cancellations were “connected to a shortage of pilots which has created operational challenges.”
Alaska Airlines canceled more than 120 flights on Friday – about 9% of its overall operation – impacting more than 15,300 travelers. A company spokesperson said additional cancellations are possible over the weekend.
Cancellations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport included 68 Alaska Airlines flights, according to FlightAware.
The airline notified passengers whose flights were affected and earlier on Friday was working as “quickly as possible to make things right and get them to their destinations,” an Alaska Airlines spokesperson said.
Contract negotiations between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association, the union representing Alaska pilots, began in 2019 and are currently before a federal mediator. In a statement Friday, union leaders blamed Alaska for failing to prepare for an upswing in travel.
“Alaska Airlines failed to properly plan for increased travel demand and take the steps necessary to ensure it attracted and retained pilots,” the union executive council said in an statement.
Dozens of pilots hoisted picket signs Friday afternoon at the Hilton hotel near the airport. Similar demonstrations were scheduled for four other Alaska Air hubs.
Beyond pay, the key sticking points in the negotiation appear to be job security and schedule stability. Both parties assert they are ready to strike an agreement, though the union argued Friday that the airline is not yet serious about reaching a contract.
“They’re trying to distract the public from their mismanagement and blame the pilots who helped save their company” for the cancellations, union leadership said in a statement. “Pilot leaders have been warning for years that pilots will choose to fly for other airlines due to an inadequate contract that will only exacerbate existing staffing challenges.”
Alaska contends it is committed to reaching an agreement, but that any deal must allow the company “to maintain growth and profitability for a strong future.”
After a pandemic slump, Alaska Air eked out a $14 million profit during the final fiscal quarter of 2021, a year that saw it bring in $6.2 billion in revenue. Last month, the company outlined plans to increase the size of its fleet by 100 aircraft — bringing the total to 400 planes — while raising its annual revenue by $400 million within the next five years.
Retention has been a significant issue for the company, which has seen employee unions produce online advertisements featuring former Alaska workers enjoying new jobs at other airlines. Jenny Wetzel, vice president of labor relations for Alaska Airlines, said in a statement Friday that “a new pilot contract remains a top priority for Alaska.”
“We’ve put a package on the table that’s competitive and addresses the issues most important to our pilots,” Wetzel continued. “It’s a significant financial investment in our pilot group while recognizing that we are still working to recover from $2.3 billion in losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are eager to conclude negotiations quickly so our pilots can enjoy these new benefits as soon as possible.”
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The airline hopes to hire 300 more pilots by the end of the year.
Frustrated travelers vented on social media about botched vacation plans and reported waits of up to 10 hours to speak with an airline representative about rescheduling flights. Many said they couldn’t fly out for a day or two.
Robyn Dold, of Battle Ground, had planned to fly to Missouri on Friday with her husband, daughter and son-in-law to attend her father-in-law’s funeral. The family received an email from Alaska at midnight — six hours before they were to take off — that said their flight was canceled.
Dold spent hours Friday on hold with the airline, and then in line at Portland International Airport, only to learn Alaska could not get them to the funeral on time — or even to a city within 10 hours’ driving distance.
“We’d go with the flow if it was a vacation, but this is something that has a due date that we can’t change and it’s heartbreaking,” she told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “My husband is beside himself. His father was his very best friend.”
Dold, who was to deliver the eulogy, will instead watch the funeral on a one-way livestream with her husband from home, she said.
“What I think really irritates me the most, honestly, is that we weren’t given any notification ahead of time that this was a possibility. We could have made other arrangements ahead of time,’” Dold said. “That’s what’s really disappointing.”
The pilot contract is currently the subject of a mediation with the National Mediation Board, the federal agency that coordinates labor-management relations in the railroads and airlines industries. The next mediation session is scheduled for later in April.
This report includes information from The Seattle Times archives and wire services. Assistant Business Editor Levi Pulkkinen contributed to the report.
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Sound glitches aside, The 94th Oscar award show started off like the shows of yesteryear before the pandemic with nominees and celebrities decked in bold fashions and finery being interviewed, maskless, as they strolled down the red carpet leading to the Dolby Theatre, the traditional venue for the film industry’s biggest event of the year.
Notably, a Black producer, Will Packer was at the helm of this year’s Oscars, just the second time in the Academy’s history that a Black producer was hired for this role. The first was East St. Louis native Reginald Hudlin, a consummate Hollywood director and producer and Black trailblazer in the industry, largely behind the scenes. Hudlin had the unenviable task of co-directing and producing The Oscars in 2016 when the #OscarSoWhite hashtag and movement surged and cast an unflattering spotlight on the awards program's lack of racial diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the institution behind the Oscars has historically fallen short in honoring and acknowledging the masterful contribution of Blacks, and other marginalized groups working within the film industry. Interestingly, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were big proponents and outspoken in support of the #OscarSoWhite movement while Chris Rock hosted the Oscars, under Hudlin’s watch in 2016, the year the movement jumped off when the hashtag was first tweeted after Academy Award nominations were officially announced. Rock was only the second African American to host the show solo, Whoppi Goldberg being the first Black host and also the first woman.
Oscar shows typically have impressive opening acts, and this year was no exception, offering a monochromatic and stunning presentation of Black girls in lime green outfits, dancing in formation with Beyonce, who sang “Be Alive” the Oscar nominated original song from the motion picture King Richard. The production paid homage to the Williams sisters and their meteoric rise as greatest of all time tennis stars and pop culture heroes. An aerial shot of Compton, California, revealed Beyonce and the dancers, including Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy, on the tennis court in Compton which the Williams sisters played and trained on as girls. The girls performing in the opening number wore their hair braided, stacked and densely adorned with white beads reminiscent of the ones the Williams sisters wore when they first emerged as tennis phenoms. The message was clear, any of these Black girls from Compton or in any part of the U.S. with love, support, and nurturance of their determination, drive and playful spirits, can grow up to become fierce, accomplished, successful girls and women in their own right, as modeled by the Williams sisters, and pop Queen Beyonce. With this memorable moment centering Black girlhood and calling attention to their aspirations, the show was off to a strong start.
Things moved along in a seemingly low key fashion, D-Nice, DJ and producer from Boogie Down Productions, spun tracks which provided a soulful musical ambience throughout the show. The ceremony was spiced up by some zingers -- astute and satirical, hit or miss broad comedy provided by three women hosts, Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes; two of them, Hall and Sykes, are African American. The most biting remark came at the beginning when Shumer noted that hiring the three female comedians to host the Oscars was still less expensive than hiring one male – a piercing shot at the long history of pay inequity for women in the entertainment industry, which hit the mark.
One of the most riveting moments early on in the broadcast was the acceptance speech of Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Ariana DeBose for her breakout performance of the role of Anita in the remake of the musical classic, West Side Story. Best Supporting Actress Nominees Anjanue Ellis, an African American actress known as an actor’s actor in independent film circles deserves mention for her portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams’ mother, Oracene Price, in King Richard. One of the Williams sisters’ most formidable early coaches, Ellis ably portrays a mother attending to her daughters and family’s holistic health. It was Ellis’ first Oscar nomination, but it’s unlikely to be her last.
Ariana Debose’s win was unique in that she won and was nominated for the same role, Anita, brought to life by Rita Moreno in the original West Side Story film made sixty years ago. Morena became the first Latina actress to win an Oscar for acting. One of the most triumphant moments of the evening was Debose openly asserting that she was the first “queer” Afro-Latina to win an Oscar for acting on the far reaching international platform that the Oscar provides. There’s a particular poignancy to this proclamation given the intensely divisive culture wars the U.S. is going through right now, with Republicans having drafted and are introducing more than 200 pieces of “Don’t say ‘gay’” legislation, intent on suppressing the rights of teachers to mention the mere existence of LGBTQIA people to elementary students, even those who have LGBTQIA parents.
Most readers and audiences of news media at the time of this writing have already heard about the infamous slap of Oscar presenter Chris Rock by Will Smith, who later that evening won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance of Richard Williams in King Richard and are aware of the fallout which seemingly overloaded and just about broke the internet. For those who don’t know, when comedian and veteran Chris Rock took the stage to read the Oscar nominees for best documentary, he began unscripted comedic riffs on celebrities who sat in front of him, focused in on Jada Pinkett and said, “‘G.I. Jane 2,’ can’t wait to see it” referring to her short-cropped hair.
Rock might have been unaware that Pinkett had recently come out about the struggle she’s experienced with alopecia, hair loss, a medical condition that impacts 50% or more of African American women, a disproportionately higher number of women than in the general population. If he understood the pain, ostracism and isolation women and many Black women suffer as a result of this condition, one wonders if Rock would have gone there. Ironically, Rock made a film, entitled Good Hair, about perceptions of Black hair which he observed had great impact and influence on the self-esteem of Black girls and women, his daughters in particular, which personalized this issue for him. It might seem hypocritical for him to shoot so low in mockery of Jada Pinkett and her closer cropped hair. She shaved her hair in response to losing her hair, a medical condition known as alopecia. Many Black women admire Jada Pinkett for taking a valiant path as a celebrity under intense public scrutiny by sharing her personal struggles with alopecia in the video Jada Pinkett Smith Embraces Hair Loss: ‘Me and This Alopecia Are Going to Be Friends’. She wisely took control of her image, shaped it and projected it in the best way she knew how to help transcend the trauma. A choice she found preferable to hiding the issue or isolating herself. She might be regarded as more fortunate than most women, with her movie star good looks, which some think her shortly cropped hair enhances, rather than takes away from; nevertheless, she has to deal with people’s judgment and insensitivity, whether or not it’s intentional. Granted, many people might not be interested in exploring how a wealthy celebrity feels personally, but that doesn’t change the reality that Chris Rock’s joke crossed a line making fun of Jada Pinkett Smith’s look. Will Smith crossed a different line when he seized the Oscar podium and slapped Rock in the face, albeit in defense of his wife. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences released a statement on Monday that it is investigating the incident.
Part of the fallout from the incident was the presentation of the Oscar for best documentary to “Questlove” Thompson and his co-producers got somewhat caught in the crossfire of the melee. QuestLove, who brilliantly won the best documentary Oscar for his directorial debut Summer of Soul, and his mom who was brought to tears after he won, had to be unsettled by what had just transpired. In his speech, Questlove talked about his mom being by his side, his composure visibly shaken by the disturbing course of events. Chris Rock, who pivoted quickly after the slap, called the incident, “The greatest television moment of all time,” but seemed rattled too; however, he professionally kept the proceedings of the live award show moving forward.
Historic wins included a Best Picture Oscar for Coda, a coming of age story, the first streamer to win best picture, about a young woman raised by two deaf parents. Troy Kotsur who co-starred in the film won The Oscar for best supporting actor, which made him the first deaf or hard of hearing man to receive an Oscar. Co-Star Marlee Maitlin was the first deaf or hard of hearing woman to receive an Oscar for acting 1987. Coda also won best adapted screenplay, scoring wins in all three categories where it earned nominations. Jane Campion, the only woman to be nominated for a Best Director Oscar twice, took home the Best Director Oscar for The Power of the Dog. Virtuoso Samuel Jackson received a Lifetime Achievement Oscar for his body of work.
“The slap” has already become iconoclastic and a part of Oscar lore and will surely be debated for its social complexity in perpetuity, bringing the intersection of many issues to the foreground, unfortunately played out on Black people’s bodies and psyches. No doubt, the incident will continue to elucidate issues around celebrity, Black superstardom, transgressions of boundaries, verbal and physical violence against those who live in the public eye, alopecia, constructs of beauty, Black beauty, Black womanhood and manhood, and what it means to have a partner’s back, for years to come. Yet, the historic moment of a Black queer woman winning an Oscar will also pave the way and hopefully inspire LGBTQIA people, women and people of color, throughout the world and will be remembered as perhaps the most courageous statement of the evening, particularly given the current political climate. When the dust from the slap settles, Ariana DeBose words will still resonate:
“Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white Ford Focus. Look into her eyes, you see a queer, openly queer women of color, an Afro-Latina, who found her strength through art. That’s what I believe we’re here to celebrate (applause). So to anybody who has ever questioned your identity, ever, ever, ever, or you find yourself living in the gray spaces, I promise you this: there is indeed a place for us.“
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The St. Louis American Foundation will honor seven outstanding health professionals from a wide range of organizations, including federally qualified area medical centers, dentistry, and university medical centers, at the 2022 Salute to Excellence in Health Care Luncheon on Thursday, April 14, at the Frontenac Hilton.
Ketra Collins is a registered nurse at Gateway Regional Medical Center while also serving as the coordinator of Shalom Church City of Peace Health Fair and Health Ministry. She says she feels “incredibly blessed to be able to provide free health care screenings and services to my church and the community at large.” Since the COVID-19 pandemic, her coordination has aided in providing COVID-19 testing, education and vaccination clinics routinely at the church. Collins has worked as an RN for 40 years and was the first African-American nurse on the Labor & Delivery/Obstetrics/Newborn Nursery Unit; she has worked the last two years on the Surgical Services Unit. Collins received her ADN from Lewis and Clark Community College in 1980 and her BSN degree from Chamberlain University in 2013.
Dr. Michelle Grimes is a doctoral-prepared board-certified family nurse practitioner and chief nursing officer at CareSTL Health Care in St. Louis. Dr. Grimes has more than 40 years of experience as a nurse in various clinical areas. Her clinical expertise is in med-surg, dialysis, and obstetrics and as a hospitalist. Grimes tells us her fulfillment comes from “being highly visible and innovative while promoting core values to direct quality care, excellence in service, accountability, integrity and QI while making a significant impact that is meaningful to all.” Grimes has obtained an immense amount of education, receiving her associate in nursing degree from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park in 1987, bachelor of science in nursing in 2002 as well as her master of science in Nursing with a certification as a family nurse practitioner in 2014, both from University of Missouri St. Louis, as well in business administration with an emphasis in finance from Fontbonne University in 2004, and her doctor of nursing practice in advanced clinical practice leadership from Chamberlain University in 2017.
Angela Klocke is a recently retired RN case manager from Christian Hospital Northeast where she worked collaboratively with all medical and hospital services and patient’s families to achieve the best possible health outcome for patients. Klocke also worked as an RN clinical care coordinator, with the SYNCHRONY Project; Strengthening Young Children by Optimizing Nature/Nurture In Infancy; Department of Pediatric Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine. Klocke tells us being a nurse “was not on my radar in the beginning. I was studying psychology” however while working part-time in a closed adolescent psychiatric unit she experienced a patient having a seizure. “The nurses immediately called the Emergency Department and began to attend to the patient. The ED staff arrived, stabilized the patient and took him off the floor. It was the most exciting work I had ever seen and immediately went to talk with my advisor to change my degree to nursing.” Klocke went on to work forty years in the health care industry by the time she retired.
Dr. Dwight McLeod is the dean of A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH), vice chair of the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health Board, and member of the board of directors for the Jamaica Consulate (Chicago) Medical Needs Committee and Midwest Jamaica Diaspora Committee. McLeod has a long list of responsibilities, including creating access to oral health care, providing opportunities for outreach programs which promote the dental profession and oral health literacy, serving communities in need, ensuring excellence in dental education, protecting ATSU-MOSDOH’ s reputation and integrity and much more. He has made history as the first Jamaican and Black dental dean of ATSU-MOSDOH, the first Black dean for one of ATSU’s seven colleges/schools, the first Black dean of a predominantly majority dental school where the dean is not an alumnus nor has any other previous affiliations. McLeod says “I feel privileged to be granted the opportunity to oversee ATSU-MOSDOH, a relatively new dental school. The possibilities are exciting, and I look forward to continuing in the service tradition of the excellent osteopathic heritage set forth by ATSU’s founder, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still.” Dr. McLeod earned his doctor of dental surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry, a general practice residency certificate from the Washington VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and a certificate and master of science degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Marilyn Peaston is a recently retired case manager for the Health Resource Center, a free clinic for eighteen-year-olds. There she worked with social services to address the social services needs of patients, such as referrals to organizations for food, clothing, and rent/mortgage assistance. In addition to those responsibilities, Peaston also identified and strengthened clinic collaborations with area community-based organizations which further provided resources for patients, and made referrals to clinic partner IHN (Integrated Health Network) to secure health insurance for patients. Throughout her career Peaston is proud of being able to make a difference by being able to “resolve many conflicts with patients with displaced issues to effectively communicate their conditions to doctors and nurses. I actively listened to patients who ,most times, was key to getting services for them and their families.” Peaston tells us she got into the health care field because “I wanted to address the growing health disparities in the community.” Peaston was in the health care field for eighteen years before retirement.
Wilma Saunders Schmitz is the regional liaison and trainer for Missouri's state health insurance assistance program, known as Missouri CLAIM. Missouri CLAIM is funded through federal and state programs to provide unbiased Medicare information. In addition to this role, Saunders Schmitz also works with Community Volunteer Counselors and Partners to assist people with Medicare to understand their health insurance options. She is also the president of Family Care Health Centers' Board of Directors, and is involved in the Missouri Primary Care Association. She serves on several national committees with the National Association of Community Health Centers and was a member of the Missouri Foundation for Health's Community Advisory Council 2016-2021. She tells us “I always enjoyed older people and had the opportunity to work as an intern with older adults while I was a student at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, and I was hooked. I worked for the Area Agency on Aging to develop and manage an apartment complex for older people in Jennings.” Saunders Schmitz has worked in the social services field specializing in working with older adults and their families for 42 years. She received a BS in education from SIU-Edwardsville, and an MA in gerontology from Lindenwood University.
Ursula Wright serves as vice president, care redesign and optimization for Mercy, at the Mercy Quality and Safety Center. He duties include oversight of the development, implementation, analytics and optimization of evidenced based processes and process improvement tools used across the Mercy System including the entire continuum of care. This includes 40+ clinical pathways, 350+ order sets, interdisciplinary care plan and other clinical documentation tools/workflow processes. These tools and workflow process improvements resulted in decreased mortality and ~$20 million in cost savings for Mercy Health Systems during fiscal year 2019. Wright is also a family nurse practitioner at Mercy Go Health Urgent Care Clinics where she works approximately every other week, performing evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, management, intervention, education and care for patients in an urgent care setting. She is also a clinical adjunct faculty member at Maryville University’s McAuley School of Nursing, where she teaches undergraduate, graduate nursing and nurse practitioner students pathophysiology, quality and leadership, health promotion and clinical rotations. Of her many awards, in 2016 Wright received the Mercy Health System Patient Outcome Award and the 2019 Missouri Hospital Association Aim for Excellence Award Improving Sepsis Care.
Tickets for the 22nd Annual Salute to Excellence in Healthcare Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 14 at the Frontenac Hilton are $800 per table of 8 for VIP/Corporate seating or $100 each, and $75 each or $600 per table of 8 for general seating. Network reception at 11:00am, lunch and program at 12:00pm. To order tickets, call 314-533-8000 or visit www.stlamerican.com.
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The filing deadline to run for Congress passed on Tuesday, and as expected first-term Congresswoman Cori Bush saw a series of men lined up to challenge her. Although Rep. Bush is well-liked by her constituents and has represented St. Louis phenomenally in Congress, her campaign is most seriously challenged by state Sen. Steven Roberts, Jr. Roberts, who waited until late Monday afternoon to file, and his family are sometimes allies of former Rep. Lacy Clay, the 20-year incumbent that Bush ousted in 2020. Since her election to Congress, Bush has stood strong for St. Louis in a way that Clay could never seem to do, including sleeping on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to demand an extension of the federal eviction moratorium, showing up in the community in protest of the execution of Ernest Johnson, and co-sponsoring the Green New Deal legislation, which seeks to improve air quality in cities like St. Louis and would allocate additional resources for remediation of toxic waste sites like the West Lake Landfill in Bridgeton. Notably, Clay was heavily criticized for his failure to help North County residents take on Republic Services, the company that runs the landfill.
But Roberts represents more than just a Clay surrogate in this race, and his quest seemingly extends beyond getting revenge for the defeated congressman. Sure, Roberts can count on Clay’s supporters, like controversial developer Paul McKee, conservative billionaire Rex Sinquefield, and a host of dark money donors. His congressional candidacy has some heavy lifting to achieve as far as protecting his family’s legacy, which in the last few years has included funneling tens of thousands of dollars to Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed through shell corporations, creating the “St. Louis Progress” PAC that has moved large sums of money between campaigns.
Roberts also has his own reputation clean-up to do, as he twice has been credibly accused by women of sexual assault and recently got caughtby national media trying to scrub those stories from his Wikipedia page. The first accusation against Roberts was in 2015, when a then-law student reported to police that Roberts tried to forcibly put his hand inside her pants and underwear and was consequently arrested for second-degree sodomy. Roberts worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney under then-Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce, but was fired a few months after the allegations became public.
Even the date Roberts filed would seem to indicate that his team is making all efforts to conceal his campaign-related activities: by filing on March 29, Roberts may be trying to evade quarterly filing requirements, which would include activities through March 31. The next filing deadline isn’t until July 15, which is less than a month before the August primary. Roberts’ timing raises several issues, mainly how much of his Missouri campaign treasure he has expended in preparation for his federal challenge to Rep. Bush.
Specifically, a review of Roberts’ most recent campaign finance report filed in January shows that he had a little less than $79,000 cash-on-hand, but he spent $45,000 for the final quarter in 2021. While Roberts is not up for re-election to his senate seat until 2024, his state (or MEC) expenditures in the last six months raise red flags. For example, the web address, RobertsForCongress.com, was purchased in October 2021, but that domain purchase has not been logged with the MEC or FEC. Roberts’ reports across 2021 also show “media relations” expenditures paid out to Clay’s political machine, Media Magic, exceeding a total of $22,000 - for just the one year. The argument that Roberts has been planning to launch his congressional run can easily be made by just looking at open records, but if he is so confident for his run for MO-01, why the secrecy and misrepresentations to the public?
Speaking of candidates that no one asked for: Jane Dueker, the scandal-mongering political consultant and strategist for disgraced former County Executive Steve Stenger, filed her paperwork to run as a Democrat for the seat that Stenger once held. Dueker, a lawyer, most recently worked as a lobbyist for the St. Louis Police Officers Association - the white police union - and finds herself among the list of donors to Steve Roberts Jr.’s campaign. Although Dueker claims to be an advocate for domestic violence victims, her MEC reports show a much different story, including a $500 donation to Roberts in 2020, a series of campaign contributions to Jeff Roorda’s 2018 campaign, and, of course, the unknown sums of money that she received from Mike Kelley’s Show Me Victories group as a consultant for Steve Stenger’s 2014 and 2018 campaigns.
“It’s a surprise, but a good one,” said Richard Callow, campaign spokesperson for current (and not indicted) County Executive Sam Page. “I didn’t have ‘Steve Stenger’s campaign manager runs for county executive’ on my bingo card this year.” Other responses to Dueker’s candidacy have been less light-hearted, instead pointing out how hard Dueker recently has campaigned for County Republican candidates and her relentless support for abusive police officers, alongside an infamous photo that saw Dueker sitting with Stenger, former mayor Lyda Krewson, and Kelley’s staff members as they watched for election results.
Before running for the office held by her former boss, Dueker helped Stenger respond to inquiries about the Northwest Plaza deal, which included a cast of characters who also got indicted and/or pleaded guilty to federal white collar felonies related to that deal. Dueker is reliably transactional and has a history of working for the highest paycheck, including working for Stenger’s former rival, Mark Mantovani, in 2020. Given how involved Dueker was with his campaign and messaging, the Eye isn’t quite clear on how her candidacy will differ from the mess that Stenger left behind.
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The U.S. Defense Department says it is providing an additional $300 million in military equipment to Ukrainian forces defending the country from Russian troops.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said in a statement on Friday evening that the gear in the new package includes laser-guided rocket systems, unmanned aircraft, armored vehicles, night vision devices and ammunition. Also included are medical supplies, field equipment and spare parts.
Kirby said the new package “represents the beginning of a contracting process to provide new capabilities” to Ukraine, rather than delivering equipment drawn from U.S. military stockpiles.
The U.S. has provided more than $1.6 billion in security assistance since Russia’s invasion, Kirby said.
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Massillon Museum kicks off Big Read with free book distribution Saturday
MASSILLON – Massillon Museum will kick off the Big Read on Saturday with several events, including the distribution of this year's book selection, "An American Sunrise" by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.
The event is set for 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum, 121 Lincoln Way E.
The Massillon Public Library's bookmobile and its staff, along with museum staff, will distribute 1,200 copies of the book for free.
In addition, the museum will host opening receptions for two new exhibitions that complement the Big Read book.
Harjo also will give the Big Read keynote address at 7 p.m. May 5 at the museum's Gessner Hall.
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'American Sunrise' offered new opportunities
This is the 15th year the museum has received a grant to participate in the Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts aimed at restoring reading to the center of American culture.
Book selections for the program are meant to unite communities through discussions and programming and convey universal themes.
Stephanie Toole, museum education and outreach manager and NEA Big Read coordinator, said Harjo's book is different from book selections in past years. This is the first time the book is poetry. In the past, the selections have been novels and memoirs, she said.
"An American Sunrise" is a series of poems based on the author's return to her ancestral lands and her exploration of the relocation of indigenous people in the 1800s.
Harjo hails from the Muscogee Nation. Her ancestors were forcibly removed by the U.S. military from modern-day Alabama and Georgia and relocated to modern-day Oklahoma.
More:New Greatness Cafe to open this weekend in Massillon Museum lobby
"The book just offered us new opportunities," Toole said. "She and her relatives go home and revisit facets of life, her identity, love lost and generational trauma but she also celebrates going back home and finding that part of herself."
Toole said Harjo is able to marry her poetry with art and history, a great fit for the museum, she added.
In her work, she discusses several artists, including T.C. Cannon, a 20th century Native American painter, and Shan Goshorn, whose work focused on the history and the future of Native Americans.
The book discussed the history of land removal and the resistance, Toole added.
More:One Tiger ready to hit the streets with Obie Book Boxes
What else is planned for the Big Read?
More than 30 events surrounding the book are planned, including in-person and virtual book discussions, film screenings, art classes and original one-act plays directed and performed by Washington High School students.
Other events include a conversation with Sundance, director of the Cleveland American Indian Movement, and a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Dr. John N. Low, director of the Newark Earthworks Center.
Two exhibits will open Saturday at the museum, including "Un-settling: A Story of Land Removal and Resistance," featuring artwork by contemporary Native American artists such as Norman Akers and Jesse Cooday.
The second exhibit, "Threads Moving Backward and Forward: Contemporary Textile Artworks from Ohio," opens in the Fred F. Silk Community Room Gallery. It features artists Jo Westfall, Benedict Scheuer, Malcolm Dakar and Katie Mongoven.
Big Read brings partners together to reach readers of all ages
The Big Read brings together various community partners to host events and exhibitions.
The Massillon Public Library is the leading partner of the Big Read. It will host book discussions, as well as a kid's Fry Bread Open House, from noon to 2 p.m. April 30 in the library auditorium. Fry bread is a dough pastry eaten by Native Americans.
Funding from One Tiger and Massillon Rotary Club allowed the museum to purchase age-appropriate books for the Little Read.
Massillon City Schools kindergarteners through second graders will read "Fry Bread." Sixth-graders will read "Mary and the Trail of Tears" or "Two Roads." Each sixth-grader will receive a copy of the book.
Toole said a few copies of the Little Read selections will be available for distribution on Saturday.
"The relationships Big Read programs have facilitated with members of our community are deep-rooted," museum Director Alexandra Nicholis Coon said. "2022 marks the 15th year the Massillon Museum has been able to leverage the power of literature — alongside our key partner, Massillon Public Library — to explore how book themes connect to everything from fine art and drama to trivia and astronomy; our multidisciplinary approach to programming the Big Read makes the book selection approachable to all ages and interests. We are honored to have been awarded this opportunity by NEA and Arts Midwest."
Toole said this year's event is exciting as events return to in-person. Some activities have remained virtual to allow for more accessibility to programming, Toole said. Masks are optional while visiting the museum, she added.
"We look forward to engaging our diverse community with programming connected to the themes in 'An American Sunrise,'” Toole said. “Big Read programs and events will bring community partners and the public together to examine shared human experiences.”
For a complete list of Big Read events and where to find the free books, visit https://MassillonMuseum.org/bigread.
Reach Amy at 330-775-1135 or amy.knapp@indeonline.com
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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 27, 2022) Lt. Jason Pinnow, right, an Anti-Submarine and Anti-Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), observes Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jamie Stegman, from Brighton, Colorado, while he stands watch on the Anti-Surface/Subsurface Tactical Air Control console in the Combat Information Center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT). SWATT provides the Fleet opportunities to complete the tactical exercise required for increased lethality and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin Lewis)
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Brazil are favourites to win the 2022 World Cup according to bookmakers after the five-time champions were on Friday drawn with Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in the group stage of the showpiece event in Qatar.
William Hill installed Brazil, who rose to the top of the world rankings this week, as 5/1 favourites to win the tournament ahead of France (11/2), England (6/1), Spain (15/2) and Argentina (11/1).
BetMGM also had Brazil as (5/1) favourites followed by France and England (both 11/2).
Holders France were pooled with Denmark, Tunisia and either the United Arab Emirates, Australia or Peru, who are in a play-off series. England face Iran, the United States and the winners of the European playoff - Wales, Scotland or Ukraine.
The tournament will run from November 21 to December 18. It will be the first World Cup in the Middle East.
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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Art enthusiasts took to the Sioux City Art Center Friday night with hopes of leaving with new artwork.
That’s because the tri-annual Art-Cetera event took place with a silent and live auction.
Nearly 90 different local and regional artists had their work on display with nearly 96 unique works to bid on.
The Art Center also gave the artists an option to keep a portion of the sales. Some artists picked 50% while others chose to take nothing from the sale, allowing money raises during the auctions to go back into the Art Center.
“Any spring fundraiser we put on, that money goes directly towards our exhibitions and education programming. So te stuff that people come to see, come to visit the Art Center to do, that’s support by events like that,”
The value of art on aucition ranged from $100 per piece to more than $7,000.
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ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that a group of voters is using to challenge her eligibility to run for reelection.
The challenge filed last month with the Georgia secretary of state’s office alleges that Greene helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021 riot that disrupted Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential election victory.
That violates a provision of the 14th Amendment and makes her ineligible to run for reelection, the challenge says.
Greene filed a lawsuit Friday asking a judge to declare that the law that the voters are using to challenge her eligibility is itself unconstitutional and to prohibit state officials from enforcing it.
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MINNEAPOLIS — This was just not the Hull sisters' night. The defending national champion Stanford Cardinal fell to UCONN in the Final Four, ending Lexie and Lacie's collegiate careers.
The Central Valley graduates combined to go 3-16 from the field in this game and only scored a combined seven points, after Lexie had led the Cardinal in scoring the previous three games. Stanford as a team shot 4-21 from beyond the arc, its worst mark in a game since 2019.
UCONN's sophomore sensation Paige Bueckers led the way with 14 points and Evina Westbrook added 12 points to take the Huskies to the title game.
It is the end to a storybook career for the Hull twins at Stanford. In the three postseason tournaments they were a part of in their collegiate careers, Stanford advanced to at least the Elite Eight every year, including a national championship victory last year.
The twins will graduate from Stanford with two degrees apiece.
UCONN advances to the national championship game Sunday evening at 5:00 pm against South Carolina. That game can be seen on ESPN.
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The Connecticut Huskies will face the South Carolina Gamecocks Sunday for the NCAA women's basketball national championship. Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Here's a recap of how both teams advanced in the Final Four.
South Carolina 72, Louisville 59
This time, Aliyah Boston and the South Carolina Gamecocks were smiling as they strutted off the court at the Final Four.
The only crying came from relief and joy, one year after a painfully opposite finish in the national semifinals.
Boston took over after halftime and finished with 23 points and 18 rebounds to back up her AP National Player of the Year award, carrying South Carolina to the NCAA championship game with a 72-59 victory over Louisville on Friday night.
“You see happy tears, happy tears, right now,” Boston said in her postgame TV interview. “I’m just thanking God we have one more game.”
Brea Beal matched her season high with 12 points and helped hold Cardinals star Hailey Van Lith to nine points on 4-for-11 shooting as the Gamecocks (34-2) delivered another stifling defensive performance.
Destanni Henderson scored 11 points with 3-for-6 shooting from 3-point range for South Carolina, which had a 19-5 assists advantage and improved to 13-0 this season against AP-ranked opponents.
Emily Engstler led Louisville with 18 points and nine rebounds as the Cardinals went 1 for 8 from 3-point range and were never able to find a rhythm in the half court against the No. 1 overall seed in this tournament.
South Carolina, which won it all in 2017, was ousted in the semifinals last season by one point to eventual champion Stanford when Boston’s put-back attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. The 6-foot-5 junior from the U.S. Virgin Islands has bounced right back a year later, and the Gamecocks have followed her lead.
UConn 63, Stanford 58
Paige Bueckers scored 14 points and UConn advanced to the national championship game with a 63-58 win over defending champion Stanford on Friday night.
It's UConn's first trip to the championship game since 2016, when the Huskies won the last of four straight championships. Since then, the team has suffered heartbreaking defeats in the national semifinals, losing twice in overtime.
UConn (30-5) will be seeking its 12th national championship, and the Huskies have never lost in an NCAA title game.
They had to work to get to the finals. Leading by 52-44 with 1:26 left, Stanford made a furious rally thanks to a few costly UConn turnovers.
Cameron Brink's layup with 18.4 seconds left got the Cardinal within 60-58. UConn was able to work seven seconds off the clock before Christyn Williams was fouled with 11 seconds left. The senior guard calmly swished both free throws to restore a two-possession lead.
Ashten Prechtel completely missed a tough contested 3-pointer from the wing with 5.4 seconds left and the Huskies held on for the win.
Haley Jones led the Cardinal with 20 points.
Travis Pittman contributed to this report.
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LOS ANGELES — Whether April Fools’ Day jokes land can be a matter of taste.
Trying to make light of his injury situation, LeBron James landed squarely in this gray area on Friday morning.
The 37-year-old Lakers star might have shaken unsuspecting fans for a moment when he tweeted: “I’m out for the season officially,” he wrote. “See y’all in the fall.”
When he sent the tweet, James had missed two games with a sprained left ankle he suffered Sunday in New Orleans. While reports had circled that he was targeting Friday night’s rematch with the Pelicans for a return, the Lakers had not yet issued an official update for his health status, and he had returned early from the road trip for more rehab on his ankle.
Unfortunately for the Lakers, James missing time hasn’t been much of a laughing matter: The team is 6-15 when the four-time league MVP doesn’t play this season, and with the postseason on the line for the last few weeks, it might not have struck as a timely gag.
James’ joke might have ruffled a few feathers within the Lakers’ organization, one person told Southern California News Group. But at the very least, James didn’t catch his coach off-guard, Frank Vogel said.
“I was told simultaneously that it was an April Fools’ before I actually got word of it,” Vogel said. “But I would have guessed it would have been an April Fools’ if I hadn’t been told it was.”
James worked out Friday morning on court and was officially listed as questionable. While he flexed and stomped his left foot during his pregame workout while he dribbled and worked on his shots, James did eventually start in Friday’s game alongside All-Star big man Anthony Davis, who made his way back from an 18-game absence.
The Lakers had to get serious about other absences: Veteran forward Carmelo Anthony (13.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg) missed the game with a non-COVID-related illness. The only detail Vogel revealed was that Anthony woke up the morning after the Lakers’ loss to the Utah Jazz with “chills,” and he did not join the team on the bench.
Kendrick Nunn is now expected to miss the rest of the season with a right knee bone bruise, Yahoo Sports reported earlier this week. While the team has yet to affirm that report, Vogel has been increasingly resigned about Nunn’s unavailability with just five games remaining after Friday.
“I mean it’s just like every injury when you lose guys who can help you, it’s disappointing,” he said. “But injuries are a part of the game. Every team deals with them, so you can’t get too caught up in it.”
Maybe James was trying to keep from getting too caught up in his own availability on Friday – or maybe he wasn’t thinking much at all. With a tired laugh, Vogel declined to analyze James’ fake-out on Twitter.
“That’s up to you guys. I can’t,” he said. “I got too much on my mind to say whether that’s funny or not.”
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MINNEAPOLIS — Paige Bueckers scored 14 points and UConn advanced to the national championship game with a 63-58 victory over defending champion Stanford on Friday night.
The Huskies will face South Carolina for the national championship on Sunday night. The Gamecocks beat Louisville, 72-59, in the first game of the Final Four. UConn and South Carolina met in November in the championship game of a tournament in the Bahamas, and the Gamecocks used a strong fourth quarter to win.
It’s UConn’s first trip to the championship game since 2016, when the Huskies won the last of four consecutive titles. Since then, the team has suffered heartbreaking defeats in the national semifinals, losing twice in overtime.
“We didn’t play our A-game on the offensive end, but we did the things we needed to do when we had to do them,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. “We came up big. Don’t know what more I can say about this group than we have been saying. pretty remarkable to be honest with you.”
UConn (30-5) is seeking its 12th national championship, and the Huskies have never lost in an NCAA title game.
“We know everybody in the world doesn’t think we’re going to win, so we’re like, we might as well just prove everybody wrong and prove ourselves right. We’ve got one more game, we’re not satisfied with this,” Bueckers said. “We’re just trying to win a national championship and leave everything out on the line and it’s our last game of the season, so we have nothing left to give.”
They had to work to get to the final. Leading 52-44 with 1:26 left, Stanford made a furious rally thanks to a few costly UConn turnovers.
Cameron Brink’s layup with 18.4 seconds left got the Cardinal within 60-58. UConn was able to work seven seconds off the clock before Christyn Williams was fouled with 11 seconds left. The senior guard calmly swished both free throws to restore a two-possession lead.
Ashten Prechtel completely missed a tough contested 3-pointer from the wing with 5.4 seconds left and the Huskies held on for the win.
Haley Jones led the Cardinal (32-4) with 20 points.
This has been the most challenging year of Geno Auriemma’s Hall of Fame coaching career. Eight players had to sit out at least two games this season with injury or illness, including Bueckers who missed nearly three months with a left knee injury suffered in early December.
In the fourth quarter, Bueckers came up grimacing when she went down hard going for a defensive rebound. She left the game for a few minutes, and every time she hit the floor, she seemed to check on her knee.
This was the latest matchup on the biggest stage between Hall of Fame coaches Tara VanDerveer and Auriemma, who are first and second on the all-time wins list in women’s basketball. Their two teams met 27 years ago in Minneapolis to the day in the national semifinals and the Huskies also won that one. They went on to win their first title that year.
The game got off to a slow start as neither team really could find its shooting touch. UConn led 12-9 after one quarter and was up 27-26 at the half. The teams combined to shoot 36% (23 for 64) in the opening 20 minutes. Stanford was able to keep it close by outscoring UConn 20-6 in the paint.
The low-scoring half was reminiscent of the 2010 title game when the teams played in the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Cardinal led that one 20-12 at the half. UConn went on to win that one, 53-47 – one of four victories for the Huskies over the Cardinal in the Final Four or championship rounds.
NOSE ISSUES
Lexie Hull had to leave the game a few times in the first half to deal with a bloody nose. She left in the first quarter after getting fouled on a drive. Stanford couldn’t get the blood all cleared up from Hull, so Anna Wilson took the two free throws for her. Hull re-entered the game later on with gauze in her left nostril, but had to leave again just before the half when she started bleeding again. She played the entire second half without further issues.
HOMECOMING
The game served as a homecoming for Bueckers, who grew up 10 miles from Minneapolis and had many friends and family at the game. She played several times in high school in the state tournament in the Target Center.
HEALING HUSKY
UConn post player Dorka Juhasz flew in to join her team two days after she had surgery on her left wrist that she had fractured in the Huskies’ double-OT win over North Carolina State in the regional final Monday. Juhasz sat on the bench in sweats, her arm in a sling.
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April is Autism Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Autism affects 1 in 44 children in the U.S.
Hawaii Autism advocates say the pandemic, particularly mask wearing, has brought on certain challenges for students with autism.
“If you are teaching language to a child, especially a young child, they’re going to rely on the facial cues, the way that your mouth moves, in order to imitate those same movements. Body language as well,” says Amy Wiech, CEO and Executive Director, of the Autism Behavior Consulting Group Hawaii.
With masks, Wiech says it’s harder for those with autism to “learn to improve [their] articulation.”
The signs of Autism include repetitive behavior and challenges with social communication and interaction.
To help spread awareness, Ala Moana Beach Park's Magic Island will host a walk and resource fair Saturday, April 2. Registration begins 7am; the walk starts at 8am. The fair will include live entertainment and games.
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KALEOLOA (KITV4) - State regulators have approved the power purchase agreement between Hawaiian Electric and a Canadian company on a major solar energy farm being planned in West Oahu, according to public documents.
The Public Utilities Commission recently gave the green light to the 15-megawatt project that covers about 100 acres in the Kalaeloa area. The project, which is being developed by Innergex Renewable Energy, also includes a 15-megawatt battery energy storage system.
Hawaiian Electric estimates that, as a result of the power purchase agreement, a typical residential customer consuming 500-kilowatt-hours per month could save about 25 cents per month on average over the course of the term of the agreement.
In a statement to KITV4, a Hawaiian Electric spokesperson says it's pleased the project was approved and it's working with the developer on next steps.
No timeframe has been set yet for the project.
Do you have a story idea? Email news tips to news@kitv.com
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The first NASA mission to the moon since 1972 is ready for its most crucial test to date.
The 322-foot-tall (98-meter-tall) Artemis I rocket stack, including NASA's mega Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, began the wet dress rehearsal Friday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The test is expected to last through Sunday.
The results will determine when the uncrewed Artemis I will launch on a mission that goes beyond the moon and returns to Earth. This mission will kick off NASA's Artemis program, which is expected to return humans to the moon and land the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface by 2025.
The wet dress rehearsal simulates every stage of launch without the rocket actually leaving the launchpad. This includes powering on the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft, loading supercold propellant into the rocket's tanks, going through a full countdown simulating launch, resetting the countdown clock and draining the rocket tanks. The test began with a call to stations at 5 p.m. ET Friday and will end Sunday evening with the final countdowns.
The call to stations, which is a check-in with every team associated with a launch, "is a big milestone because it is the time in which we are calling our teams, notifying them that the wet dress rehearsal test is officially underway," Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director for NASA's Exploration Ground Systems program, said during a news conference Tuesday.
A NASA livestream of Artemis I on the launchpad without audio commentary started at noon ET Friday and will be available throughout the weekend, but don't expect to see all the drama of an actual launch.
Trial run includes countdown
The team is targeting a two-hour test window that opens at 2:40 p.m. ET Sunday, barring any delays due to inclement weather or other factors. The countdown will begin Sunday afternoon after a weather briefing, making sure all teams are a "go" for a mock launch.
Once the rocket has been loaded with more than 700,000 gallons (3.2 million liters) of propellant -- the "wet" in wet dress rehearsal -- the team will go through all the steps toward launch.
"Some venting may be seen during tanking," according to the agency, but that's about it for visible action at the launchpad.
"Liquid hydrogen is at a negative 450 degrees Fahrenheit (negative 268 degrees Celsius), liquid oxygen is negative 273 (negative 169 degrees Celsius), so it's very cold substances," said Tom Whitmeyer, deputy associate administrator for exploration systems development at NASA headquarters, during the news conference. "I used to participate in this back in the shuttle program, and it's like watching a ballet. You've got pressure, volume and temperature. And you're really kind of working all those parameters to have a successful tanking operation."
The team members will count down to within a minute and 30 seconds before launch and pause to ensure they can hold launch for three minutes, resume and let the clock run down to 33 seconds, and then pause the countdown.
Then, they will reset the clock to 10 minutes before launch, go through the countdown again and end at 9.3 seconds, just before ignition and launch would occur. This simulates what is called scrubbing a launch, or aborting a launch attempt, if weather or technical issues would prevent a safe liftoff.
At the end of the test, the team will drain the rocket's propellant, just as it would during a real scrub.
Some steps will be classified
Artemis I rolled out to the launchpad on March 18. After this rehearsal, it will be rolled back into the Vehicle Assembly Building until it's ready to launch.
Updates of the test's progress will be shared from the Artemis blog and a NASA Twitter account. But no audio or commentary will be provided, and there are no in-person media events surrounding the test. Additionally, some data will be kept under wraps due to security concerns.
Milestones will be shared on NASA's site, but details such as specific timing, temperatures and how long it takes for certain tasks to be completed are "considered to be important information by other countries," Whitmeyer said. "And so we have to be very careful when we share data, particularly for the first time, you know."
And that's for a reason.
"We're really, really supersensitive to cryogenic launch vehicles that are the size and capability, that are very analogous to ballistic-type capabilities that other countries are very interested in," Whitmeyer said. "And what they're specifically looking for is timing sequence flow rates, temperatures, anything that would help them or other folks to potentially be used to help other people do similar things."
The complex interaction of loading propellants and the sequence of events to prevent stress on the vehicle are the kinds of specific data that would be of particular interest, he said.
Whitmeyer stressed that the agency was being conservative and exercising an abundance of caution, "particularly in the environment that we're in nowadays."
Summer launch anticipated
The space agency is expected to provide an update about the results of the test on Monday.
Depending on the outcome of the wet dress rehearsal, the uncrewed mission could launch in June or July.
During the flight, the uncrewed Orion spacecraft will launch atop the SLS rocket to reach the moon and travel thousands of miles beyond it -- farther than any spacecraft intended to carry humans has ever traveled. This mission is expected to last for a few weeks and will end with Orion splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis I will be the final proving ground for Orion before the spacecraft carries astronauts to the moon, 1,000 times farther from Earth than where the International Space Station is located.
After the uncrewed Artemis I flight, Artemis II will be a crewed flyby of the moon, and Artemis III will return astronauts to the lunar surface. The time line for the subsequent mission launches depends on the results of the Artemis I mission.
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced on Friday that she is running for Congress, seeking to fill the state's lone US House seat after the death of longtime Rep. Don Young.
Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee in 2008 and a conservative firebrand who helped stoke the anti-establishment sentiment that has engulfed the party since she ran alongside the late Sen. John McCain years ago, said in a statement that she planned to "honor" the nearly five decades Young served in Congress by "offering myself up in the name of service to the state he loved and fought for."
"America is at a tipping point," she said. "As I've watched the far left destroy the country, I knew I had to step up and join the fight."
Palin joins a crowded field of candidates to succeed Young, the longtime Alaska representative who died last month at age 88. Although she is years removed from her last electoral bid, she enters the race as a household name in the state.
A special primary will take place June 11 and the special general election will take place on August 16, the same day as Alaska's statewide primary. The contests will be the first to use the state's new election system, where all candidates run on a single ballot in the primary and the top four candidates advance to the general election.
In the general election the winning candidate will be determined by ranked-choice voting.
Since running for vice president, Palin has not sought any other elected office, even as the party has moved more towards the rhetoric that made her standout as a vice presidential pick.
In 2009, shortly after she and McCain lost to then-Sens. Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Palin resigned as Alaska governor, citing the pressure and financial restraints that came with a host of ethics complaints. Since then, Palin has gone on to be a staple on the Republican convention circuit, regularly appearing at large gatherings of Republican activists to lambast Democrats. And she has been a sought-after endorsement for some Republican hopefuls, including Donald Trump when he successfully ran for President in 2016.
Palin has teased a possible bid in recent media appearances.
"There is a time and a season for everything and if this season is one where I need a more official platform to have then, yeah, I'm going to throw my hat in the ring because we need people who have cojones," she told Fox. "We need people, like Donald Trump, who has nothing to lose, like me."
This story has been updated with additional details Friday.
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM HST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 30 knots Kaiwi Channel, 15
to 25 knots elsewhere, and seas up to 12 feet.
* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters,
Maui County Leeward Waters and Big Island Windward Waters.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening through Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- At Hawaiian Ethos on the Big Island, their cannabis crop goes from farm to store. But right now, they can only sell medicinal marijuana, something they say is a huge missed opportunity with Hawaii sitting on a green gold mine.
"Hawaii has a long history that goes back for decades and in some cases multi-generational legacy history with cannabis in Hawaii. So yeah, I think there's a lot of potential there," says Chris Sandy with Hawaiian Ethos.
It's potential that is getting some new hope, as the U.S. House passes a bill to federally decriminalize marijuana.
The bill passed on a near party-line vote. But back here at home, despite a Democratic supermajority, efforts to create a full legal industry in Hawaii have gone up in smoke.
Just last week, Governor David Ige told us in a one-on-one interview he opposes recreational marijuana in Hawaii.
And it's not clear how different the leading Democratic candidates hoping to take Ige's place will be.
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green didn't have a response on the issue today. Vicky Cayetano says she support medical marijuana, but still wants to see how the federal bill pans out for recreational marijuana.
The only candidate we reached who supports legalizing marijuana in Hawaii is Republican candidate Paul Morgan.
"It's just from lack of knowledge maybe who knows for sure, and maybe just not considering the advantage we have in Hawaii," Morgan says.
He says it should be a no brainer. "The state that we're in of course we need the revenue and with Hawaii having some of the most fertile soil in the world, it would be a great economic driver for the state." Morgan says.
If it does happen, Hawaiian Ethos says they will be ready.
"It would still be several years before Hawaii had all the legislative infrastructure, the rules, the companies ramped up, additional license issues to order to get the state to place where it could manage an adult use program," Sandy says.
Tom anchors Good Morning Hawaii weekends and reports for KITV4. He comes to Hawaii after reporting in Nevada, Oklahoma and Georgia. Tom is a proud Terp, graduating from the University of Maryland in 2012.
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Welcome to today's instalment of our daily traffic and travel news for Kent. From live incidents on the M25, to minute-by-minute updates from the Dartford Crossing - this blog focuses solely on the issues that disrupted your journey on Saturday (April 2).
From the big motorways that often become clogged, to the smaller routes that are traffic-logged due to road works, we cover it all. Scroll down to read about anything from the smallest road closures, to the biggest traffic jams - and potential delays on the Southeastern railway network.
We are also looking closely at traffic on the M20 as the Operation Brock contraflow system is reinstated. You can find the latest on that below.
READ MORE: M20 Operation Brock contraflow traffic causes chaos between Maidstone and Ashford
If you have seen or heard anything you think we should know about, please contact the KentLive newsdesk by email at kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via our Facebook page or on Twitter @kentlivenews.
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CLEMSON, S.C. – The Tigers scored seven runs in the fourth inning to break the game open and Mack Anglin tossed 5.0 scoreless innings in Clemson’s 14-3 win over No. 22 NC State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 18-7 overall and 2-4 in the ACC. The Wolfpack dropped to 16-9 overall and 4-5 in ACC play.
Benjamin Blackwell and Caden Grice led Clemson’s 16-hit attack with three hits apiece, while Blackwell scored three runs and added two walks.
Clemson jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning on Max Wagner’s run-scoring single, a Tyler Corbitt RBI fielder’s choice and an error off the bat of Dylan Brewer. In the third inning, three straight two-out Tiger hits plated a run, then Clemson tagged on seven runs in the fourth inning. Blake Wright lined a run-scoring single and Grice ripped a two-run double. After Wright scored on a wild pitch, Chad Fairey laced a run-scoring single, Cooper Ingle lofted a sacrifice fly and Bryar Hawkins lined a run-scoring single to give Clemson an 11-0 lead.
The Tigers added three runs in the sixth inning on bases-loaded walks by Hawkins and Corbitt as well as Brewer’s sacrifice fly. Noah Soles put the Wolfpack on the scoreboard with a solo homer in the seventh inning.
Anglin (4-2) earned the win by allowing just three hits and three walks with eight strikeouts. Wolfpack starter Matt Willadsen (1-2) suffered the loss, as he yielded seven runs on nine hits in 3.0 innings pitched.
The series continues Saturday at 6 p.m.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Noah Hall pitched seven strong innings and Josiah Sightler homered twice as the University of South Carolina baseball team opened a three-game SEC series at Missouri with a 4-1 win on Friday night (April 1) at Taylor Stadium.
Hall allowed just three hits and a run with no walks and four strikeouts to pick up his first win as a Gamecock. The lone run was a Josh Day solo home run in the sixth. Hall did not allow a hit until the fourth inning in the win. Cade Austin came on to earn his second save of the season, pitching the final two frames and allowing just two hits with a strikeouts.
Sightler homered in the top of the third for the game’s first run, then hit a towering two-run home run in the fifth, making it 3-0. Kevin Madden’s RBI single in the eighth scored the game’s final run.
POSTGAME NOTES
- Carolina wins the first game of a series for the first time since the George Washington series and the first time in SEC play in 2022.
- Brandt Belk extended his hitting streak to 14 games after an eighth-inning single.
- Carolina has had a multi-home run performance for the second straight conference game. Braylen Wimmer had two home runs in the Vanderbilt win last Saturday.
- Hall now has a 3.86 ERA in conference play.
UP NEXT
The Gamecocks and Tigers resume the three-game series on Saturday afternoon (April 2) at 2 p.m. CT (3 p.m. ET) in Columbia, Mo.
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In April of 2012 the excitement I felt was palpable. Holed up in my office for what seemed like weeks, nothing could tear me away from my computer screen. An occasional coffee refill maybe, but other than that, I was in my happy place as the 1940 U.S. Census was released. New records are a genealogist’s dream, which is why we’ve been counting the days for this month’s release of the 1950 U.S. census records.
According to the "72-Year Rule," the National Archives must wait 72 years to release census records to the general public. Taken every 10 years since 1790, the census provides a snapshot of our country’s population. When the 1950 census was taken, America looked very different than in 1940. Many lives had been lost and disrupted through World War ll. War brides found themselves in a new country and baby boomers made their first appearance.
Census questions have changed over the years. From 1850 to 1950, six basic questions asked in each census remained the same: name, age, gender, race, occupation and place of birth. Relationship to head of household was asked from 1880 to 1950, and citizenship status was asked from 1890 to 1950. The questions asked on the 1940 and 1950 census were quite similar but there are a couple differences that are important to your research.
When looking at a census page, you will see “sample” line numbers bolded to the left. Every researcher hopes their ancestor lands on a sample line of a census as additional questions were asked of them. In 1940, each census page had lines for 40 persons (two sample lines); but in 1950, this was reduced to 30 lines in an effort to ask these coveted sample questions to more people (six sample lines). Woohoo!
In 1940, everyone was asked the highest grade of school they had attended. In 1950, only persons on sample lines were asked the highest grade they had attended and whether they had completed that grade.
According to the enumerator manual and in a sign of the racially divided times, members of each household were assumed to be of the same race. A person who had both white and nonwhite parents (still illegal in many states) were to be listed as the race of their nonwhite parent.
In 1940, persons on sample lines were asked if they were a military veteran, wife or widow of a military veteran, or a child of a military veteran. In 1950, only men on sample lines were asked if they had served in the military in World War II, World War I, or at any other time.
Americans living in Alaska and Hawaii in 1950 were not residents of a U.S. state until 1959. However, they were included in the census along with the territories of Puerto Rico, American Samoa and Guam, as well as some of the smaller island territories. Also, Americans living abroad were counted for the first time.
As you search the 1950 census for your ancestors, remember to pay attention to everything the census is telling you. Don’t just find your ancestor and quickly move on. Take the time to understand your ancestor in this time and place. The world was much smaller than it is now. Look at the people who made up their neighborhood. These are the people who shared their everyday lives. You may even notice a future husband or wife! Check out www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States_Census_1950 for more information. Happy hunting!
Freelance writer Carol DiPirro-Stipkovits is a member of the National Genealogical Society, the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Niagara County Genealogical Society, of which she is also board chair and president. Send questions or comments to her at noellasdaughter@gmail.com.
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It was 5:30 a.m. not long ago and the heavy rain was quickly melting the built-up snowpack in Western New York. I was imagining the conditions at a remote sink hole, cave and waterfall that poured out of the cliffs near Upper Mountain Road in Cambria. I emailed the one person I knew who might be thinking about the site: Scott Ensminger. He responded with “Should be a lot of water, I wonder how it is”.
The weather finally broke in March, and Scott and I were able to get out and look at this unique cave and waterfall system on the escarpment. Scott, who wrote the book “The Caves of Niagara County,” has spent many weekends on the 31 miles of jagged hillsides that define the county. Searching for caves and waterfalls, he has hiked the walkable sections of the escarpment one at a time.
This cave, known as Thrall Hill Cave because of its proximity to Thrall Road, starts at a stream and spring that runs above the escarpment, drains into a deep sink hole and cavern running 176 feet underground, then exits to crash 26 feet into multiple water falls cascading hundreds of feet to the bottom of the hill. It is not a large cave — caves in Niagara County tend to be smaller because of the hard stone — but Thrall Hill is a familiar cave in that it has been carved over tens of thousands of years by the action of water flowing into a sink hole and gradually eroding the tough stone. Most of the significant caves in the county have formed this way.
The cave was thoroughly explored in 1971 by Niagara Frontier Grotto members and is found in Scott’s research. Unfortunately it is on private property and can be accessed only with permission.
Scott manages an online site keeping track of the many waterfalls in Western New York and regularly posts updates on their condition. Today he was at these falls to measure the changes and add new photos. The falls had been altered during the past year because of a heavy rainfall that modified the valley that the stream flows through. The main upper falls has grown from 20 feet to 26 feet because of rocks being washed from the base of the falls. Also, a new five-foot-high lower falls has formed. All this data was recorded and is now posted on the waterfall site.
The book The Caves of Niagara County, New York is available at the Niagara County Historical Society, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. All profits go to the historical society.
To make contact with Scott Ensminger and see the full listing of publicly accessible waterfalls in Western New York, visit falzguy.com.
Author Jim Boles has a keen interest in preserving local history and advancing cultural tourism in the place where he was raised. He's the operator of Vanishing Past Press, whose aim is to develop, publish and market works of scholarship and cultural importance concerning underexamined and unexplored history. Contact him at jamesboles47@gmail.com.
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Are you concerned about memory problems? Most people with dementia remain undiagnosed by their primary care providers, and families often fail to recognize the significance of early cognitive symptoms.
Memory screenings make sense for anyone concerned about memory loss. Ask yourself the following questions:
Am I becoming forgetful?
Do I have trouble concentrating?
Do I have difficulty performing familiar tasks?
Do I have trouble recalling words or names in conversation?
Do I sometimes forget where I am or where I am going?
Am I misplacing things more often?
Have family or friends told me I am repeating questions?
Am I saying the same things over and over again?
Have I become lost while walking or driving?
Have my family or friends noticed changes in my mood, behavior, personality or desire to do things?
If you answered "yes" to multiple questions above, you may want be proactive about your health and get a memory screening.
Appointments are now being accepted for April 20th, between noon and 2 p.m. Please call The Dale Association at 716-433-1886 or stop in at 33 Ontario St., Lockport, to set up your memory screening appointment.
Memory screening at the Dale is free and confidential. Follow-up resources and information about dementia and successful aging are offered. Screening does not produce a diagnosis, but it can suggest whether a medical evaluation would be beneficial.
Some memory problems can be readily treated, such as those caused by vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. Other memory problems might result from causes that are not currently reversible, such as Alzheimer's disease. In general, the earlier the diagnosis, the easier it is to treat one of these conditions.
Currently, as many as 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and the incidence is rising in line with the swell of baby boomers. The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease doubles every five years beyond age 65. All individuals should be empowered to make informed decisions to better manage their own health. Anyone concerned about memory changes, those at risk due to family history, or anyone who wants to check their memory now and for future comparison is encouraged to have a memory screen.
Memory screenings are a significant first step toward finding out if a person may have a memory problem. Memory problems could be caused by Alzheimer's disease or other medical conditions. Community members are invited to be proactive about their memory health and check up on their memory.
Maureen A. Wendt is president and CEO of The Dale Association, a non-profit organization that provides senior, mental health, in-home care, caregiver support services and enrichment activities for adults. For more information, call 716-433-1937 or visit www.daleassociation.com.
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This is a story from a few years ago. I had been monitoring a number of eagle nests off local federal and state lands as a volunteer. Getting near an eagle nest is not recommended for the average person as it takes a lot of experience to “read” an eagle and know what you can and cannot do without disturbing them. Federal and state recommendations are to stay 110 yards from an active eagle nest. Some eagles are more sensitive than others, especially if humans have harassed them before; then a greater distance is recommended.
About three weeks prior I had checked on an eagle nest on private land to see how many eaglets were there, and counted two, same as the year before. I had to sit in my van for awhile, about 250 yards from the nest, waiting for food to be brought in so that the young would raise their heads and I could get a count. The mother remained with them and at that distance was not really concerned about me, as I had done the same thing a number of times the year before when the nest was discovered. She was used to seeing my van and never saw me out of it.
When I got ready to leave, I thought of setting up a pop-up photo blind in the edge of a nearby woods for future photographing of nest activity. It was a warm day and the young didn’t need incubating, so it would be a good time to do so. One of the blinds was in my van and the field was solid, so I drove over and quickly set up the blind. Of course Ma flew over to the next hedgerow when I moved to set it up but quickly returned when I left.
Then, when the young were close to six weeks old, I decided to slip in one morning and see what kind of nest activity I could capture with my camera. Of course this was going to be a much more difficult task than setting up the blind, because I would have to arrive in the dark, park my van way back on the farmer’s lane and sneak along a hedge to the woods and then through the woods to the blind. This had to be done way before first light, quietly and slowly so as not to alert the adults who would be sleeping in a tree near the nest; at this time the young were big enough and feathered enough to not need incubating at night.
Slipping through the dark woods trying to find the blind and get into it in the dark, without using a flashlight or disturbing the nearby birds, reminded me of turkey hunting. Well, I was hunting — with a camera!
Everything went well and I had the camera and tripod set up so I could shoot through a small hole in the enclosed blind. Now all I had to do was stay awake in the dark until first light showed up in about a half hour.
When that first morning light started blanketing the area, I could just make out the two adults sleeping in a tree about 30 yards on the other side of the nest. Of course I wouldn’t be able to take any pictures until the sun came up and then it would be a while after that before the adults became somewhat active.
The female eventually flew closer to the nest while the male flew off to find breakfast for the family. Eventually he returned with a small fish and took it to the nest. The female went to the nest and the two of them tore small pieces from the fish to feed their young. Eventually the male flew off again and shortly thereafter returned with another fish. He must have found a good fishing hole!
About 10 a.m., while there was only one adult sitting in a tree by the nest, I got out of the blind to head out. Ma flew to the next hedge row and waited for me to leave. The rising sun had rotated since I first set up the blind and so I folded it up and moved it to a better location on my way out.
Three-in-the-morning came extra early the next day, because I had been up until midnight working on the pictures from the day before. My sneak-in wasn’t quite as bad that time, since I didn’t have to take a roundabout route, but I had trouble staying awake until first light. When it came, I saw both adults sleeping in a tree between me and the nest. Great, another successful sneak!
The male took off to hunt about the time the sun rose and Ma flew closer to the nest and remained there waiting for breakfast to arrive. By nine, Dad had not shown up so Ma flew to the nest and began routing around in it to find leftovers from the day before. She eventually flew back to her perch to wait for Dad. About 10 a.m. Dad flew in empty handed and Ma let him know she was unhappy, so he turned around and headed back out to hunt.
By that time lighting was getting poor for photographing but I decided to stay and see what Dad brought back. I ended up sitting in the blind for six hours and never did see him return before I left. When I got out of the blind, I thought I heard Ma laugh at me as I limped off.
I got some good shots, however, and learned some new things — as always when you spend real time out there in the great outdoors.
Doug Domedion, outdoorsman and nature photographer, resides in Medina. Contact him at (585) 798-4022 or woodduck2020@yahoo.com .
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More than 8,500 New York state residents are waiting for an organ transplant that can save their life, according to a review of state data by Univera Healthcare. Unfortunately, time will run out for around 500 of them, as that is the average number of New Yorkers who die each year before a compatible organ becomes available.
“These aren’t just statistics, but rather our loved ones, coworkers, and neighbors,” said Lorna Fitzpatrick, MD, vice president of medical affairs and senior medical director at Univera Healthcare. “We can increase their odds for a successful donor match by increasing the number of people who register to be donors.”
In New York state, the need for donors is among the highest of any state in the union, but just 45% of state residents who are eligible have enrolled in the Donate Life Registry.
All New York state residents age 16 and older can enroll to donate their organs, eyes, and/or tissues after their death. One organ donor can save eight lives and heal 75 more through eye and tissue donation.
Donatable organs include the heart, kidneys, pancreas, lungs, liver and intestines.
Donatable tissues include the eyes/corneas, skin, heart valves, bone, blood vessels, nerve, cartilage and connective tissues.
Following registration, donors receive a letter or email providing information on how to change or limit their donation. Registration is a legal document ensuring the person’s wish to be a donor is carried out. Family will be told of the decision and given information about the process, but their permission is not needed for the donation to proceed.
“It has never been easier to enroll in the organ donor registry, which is why we’ve seen participation increase over the past few years to 45 percent,” said Mark Simon, president and CEO of ConnectLife, Western New York’s only organ, eye, tissue, and community blood center. “Still, we only have a commitment from less than half of those who are eligible to donate. Many more lives can be saved if we can get more people involved.”
New York state has simplified the process to register as an organ and tissue donor, including allowing registration through the Department of Motor Vehicles when you apply for a driver’s license or permit (www.DMV.NY.gov), through the Board of Elections when you register to vote, and through the New York State of Health marketplace when you sign up for, or renew, a health insurance plan (www.NYStateofHealth.NY.gov). You can also complete a paper or online registration form, or check to see if you’ve already registered to be an organ donor, at www.DonateLife.NY.gov.
Find more information on organ donation and the donor registry at www.ConnectLife.org.
Peter B. Kates is the vice president of communications for Univera Healthcare.
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The interminable permitting process for expansion of Chemical Waste Management’s hazardous waste landfill at Model City on the Lewiston-Porter border has reached a new middle.
The application, originally filed in 2003, is among the most drawn-out landfill permitting processes in U.S. history, trailing only one from several years ago in California. CWM's Residual Management Unit 1 (RMU-1) has been closed since 2015. The new proposal is for RMU-2.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation’s most recent Annual Hazardous Waste Site Plan Review, released in 2020, reaffirmed there is enough capacity nationwide to last at least until 2044. The underlying data came from a study last updated in 1995.
DEC Region IX spokesperson T.J. Pignataro attempted to simplify the complicated decision.
“To obtain a certificate of environmental safety and public necessity (a siting certificate), CWM must, among other requirements, demonstrate its proposal is consistent with the state’s plan, otherwise necessary, or in the public interest,” Pignataro said.
Gary Abraham is an attorney representing Niagara County as well as the Town and Village of Lewiston. A state siting board, an administrative law judge (ALJ) and the DEC are each involved in the process, Abraham explained.
The next phase will be a hearing before ALJ Michael S. Caruso at 10 a.m. April 11 focused on the economic impact of the RMU-2 decision. After that will come hearings on noise and hydrogeology.
The Zoom link for people wishing to watch the April 11 proceeding is https://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/20220330_hearings.html . Click on the blue link where it says CWM and keep going. A WebEx download may be required.
Economic issues to be considered in the hearing include the impact of the proposed facility on property values, property taxes, economic development and the marketability of agricultural products, Abraham said.
The discussion will not include the impact of radioactive soil on the site left over from the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works (LOOW). Abraham said it is of particular concern because he doesn’t believe enough has been done to determine the level of toxicity remaining from the disposal of radioactive waste created during Manhattan Project experiments.
CWM contends only 710 acres of the 7,500-acre LOOW site are on its Model City site and that's not a cause for concern.
“There have been multiple studies conducted at the Model City Facility site to determine the presence of any residual radioactive contamination from past governmental activities” CWM spokesperson Lori Caso said. “Within the RMU-2 project area, anything found was either naturally occurring radioactive materials or remediated.”
Caso added that any excavation activities performed at the site require real time radioactive monitoring to take place in order to ensure the health and safety of employees.
Opponents point out that a 2008 study of childhood cancers in the adjacent and downwind area expected to find eight cases and instead found 15.
One great hope for those fighting to upend CWM's bid is the federal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which forbids new discharges of water containing PCBs and mercury.
CWM contends its operating permit is grandfathered and the new residual management unit (RMU) should be allowed to use the permit associated with its closed facility.
Pignataro said the DEC recognizes the proposed landfill as an expansion of the current facility.
Opponents, Abraham said, want wastewater trucked off site and disposed of elsewhere. The ruling on that issue is still to come from Louis Alexander, deputy commissioner of the DEC.
CWM views the issue differently and contends it was settled by a 2019 judicial ruling.
“RMU-2 will be a new cell at the existing Model City Facility,” Caso said. “In February 2019, the presiding judge issued a lengthy and detailed decision holding, among other things, that operation of RMU-2 will not result in the Model City Facility becoming a ‘new discharger’ or a ‘new Greater Lakes discharger’ under federal law.”
CWM argues there is a need for new hazardous waste landfill capacity in the northeast since the next closest facility is in Michigan, increasing disposal and shipping costs for brownfield cleanups across New York even if, as noted above, there is more than 20 years of hazardous waste landfill capacity remaining nationwide.
Abraham said he expects the permitting issue will be resolved some time in 2023.
Caso said if the permit is granted, construction of the new facility could take a year or two. Total projected construction costs for RMU-2 exceed $60 million.
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Development of Ridge View Solar Center, a proposed 350 megawatt generation facility scattered over 2,000-plus acres in Hartland, is still in its early phases, according to EDF Renewables representative Kevin Campbell. The earliest that construction might begin is in 2025.
While the project has been on the minds of many in the town since 2019 — the local grassroots group Preserve Our Rural Communities (PORC) sprouted quickly to oppose the project before the pandemic — Campbell said that before it can even begin, there are several permits and studies that the company must obtain including wetlands and archeological impact studies.
There is also a question as to whether New York State Energy Research & Development Authority will accept EDF Renewables' current bid for renewable energy tax credits — which would have NYSERDA in effect contracting with EDF for Ridge View Solar for 20 years, if it likes the price that EDF would sell the electricity for — or if the company will have to wait another year and apply again. NYSERDA's response to bids was expected at the end of the first quarter of 2022, according to Campbell.
Fears, cheers and the backstory
Meanwhile, in an interview with the Union-Sun & Journal this week, Campbell addressed some of the criticisms of Ridge View Solar Center coming from the community. The company is seeking farm land to host its solar arrays and that has drawn sharp objections in some quarters.
Campbell acknowledged that siting would take fertile land out of commission, but he asserted that once Ridge View reaches the end of its expected useful life, in about 30 years, the land that held solar arrays could be used to grow traditional crops again.
In addition, he suggested, success stories have been reaped from "agrivoltaics," that is, farming amid solar arrays. Examples include planting pollinators and raising sheep to graze between solar panels.
Because EDF Renewables got the ball rolling on Ridge View Solar Center in 2019, its bid for state approval to operate a utility falls under the Article 10 review and siting process. However, with creation of the Article 94 process through the Office of Renewable Energy Siting in 2020 — which critics view as more sympathetic to energy developers than host communities — EDF Renewables was given the opportunity to choose which vetting process to pursue.
Campbell said this week that EDF Renewables has decided to transition to Article 94.
“The earliest we would be submitting an application would be next year,” he said. “There’s still lots of studies to do before submitting an application. … (Also) the state has its own guidance and regulations on the siting of renewable energy projects, and the town’s solar law has its own views on the siting and regulation for solar projects.”
EDF Renewables hopes to find a compromise between the state and local standards, according to Campbell.
“In some cases we’ve had neighbors reach out to us with concerns and we’ve met with them and discussed the project and come up with some compromises with some of the setback and some of the visual buffering, as well,” he said. “Those are the kind of conversations we’d love to have with people in the town of Hartland about the Ridge View project … and in time, hopefully we can find some compromises and develop a project that’s fit for purpose with the community.”
What's in it for me?
Campbell also talked numbers, that is, projected revenue figures for local taxing jurisdictions and landowners who enter into lease agreements with EDF Renewables.
“We estimate (Ridge View) could bring approximately $500 per acre per year in equivalent of tax revenues to the county, the town and the school district,” he said. “And we also may have an increase in underlying property taxes. The properties that have an agricultural exemption might lose the exemption and we’re responsible for covering that difference.”
Campbell said that any special district taxes, as well as any increases in property taxes connected to the utility, would be covered by EDF Renewables, not the landowners.
Further, he said, a draft Host Community benefit plan has the company setting aside $500 per megawatt per year, to pay $100 a year toward the electric bills of every household in the town of Hartland for a 10-year period.
“We end up contributing likely $2,000 per acre per year to the local economy,” he said.
Campbell said he understands local leeriness about Ridge View; because of its size, it would cause changes in Hartland.
“It’s a significant change for the community. It will have impact on a lot of people. We’re talking about putting solar panels on 2,000 acres of land and many parcels of land," he said. "I think it’s not necessarily a solar issue. I think it’s an issue about change.”
Campbell added that EDF Renewables hopes to mitigate some of the negatives by providing residents a place to give their input.
“We can’t say ‘yes’ to everything, or else there wouldn’t be a project, but we will find compromises," he said. "We’ll just have to weigh the ones that make the most sense.”
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Niagara County prosecutors have confirmed they "moved to dismiss" rape and sex offense charges against a man accused in an alleged attack at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls.
However, the same charges remain pending against a Starpoint Middle School teacher.
Niagara Falls City Court Judge James Faso agreed to dismiss charges of third-degree criminal sex act, third-degree sex abuse and attempted third-degree rape lodged against John R. Scholl Jr.
Scholl's defense attorney, Terrence Connors, said prosecutors acted after he shared evidence with them that "was exculpatory." Connors declined to offer specifics about the evidence that the defense made available.
"The (Niagara Falls) police and (Niagara County) prosecutors kept an open mind as the investigation (of the alleged sexual assault) went forward and the agreed to exonerate my client," Connors said. "They looked at all the evidence and they agreed with us that the case should be dismissed."
While confirming the dismissal of the charges against Scholl, Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman declined to comment further.
"I'll wait until the whole case is resolved before I comment," Seaman told a reporter.
Brian Lasher, 56, of Amherst, a physical education teacher at Starpoint Middle School, still faces charges of third-degree criminal sex act, third-degree sex abuse and attempted third-degree rape in the case. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Lasher has been released from custody and is under the supervision of Niagara County Probation officers.
The charges stemmed from what Niagara Falls Police detectives said was a "lengthy investigation into an incident that took place at the casino on Feb. 8. Scholl and Lasher were "accused of engaging in sexual contact with another individual without that person's consent."
At the time of Lasher's arrest, Starpoint district Superintendent Sean Croft wrote, in a letter to district parents, that Lasher had been placed on administrative leave, effective immediately. Lasher has been a physical education teacher in the district for more than 32 years.
There have been no allegations that Lasher acted inappropriately in his capacity as a school teacher.
Connors said Scholl feels vindicated by the dismissal of the charges against him.
"Obviously, he's elated," Connors said. "But he's concerned about the pull on his reputation and he's trying to repair that reputation."
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Crews work to contain Tennessee wildfire
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Firefighters from across Tennessee continued working Thursday morning to contain a wildfire near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that spread overnight despite rain from storms that passed through the area, officials said.
The blaze, which began as a brush fire Wednesday morning in the Hatcher Mountain area of Wears Valley, had spread to more than 3,700 acres (1,497 hectares) and had impacted more than 100 structures, Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters said during a press conference. Around 11,000 homes in the area had been evacuated. Three injuries were reported during the blaze, but Waters said no fatalities or missing people had been reported.
He said a coordinated response from emergency personnel, firefighters, forestry officials and others helped mitigate damage in the area.
“This fire could have been much more devastating had we not had this team in place. They were able to, even with the winds and the low humidity, they were able to stay ahead of it as much as possible,” he said.
Officials had warned early Wednesday that warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds increased the risk of fire danger. Waters said the conditions were similar to those in 2016 when wildfires ravaged the tourism town of Gatlinburg, killing 14 people and damaging or destroying about 2,500 buildings.
Firefighters from more than 70 agencies helped respond to the blaze and many worked through the night in an effort to keep it from spreading. It was only 5% contained, but fire lines drawn overnight helped keep the blaze from spreading into the city of Pigeon Forge, Waters said.
Rain early Thursday from storms passing through did not put the fire out, but officials said it helped the situation and the current weather conditions were more favorable for containing the fire.
Evacuation orders remain in effect until the fire is under control. Schools in the area were closed Thursday as a precaution, officials said.
The fire was in what the state Agriculture Department described as steep and difficult terrain. The cause is still undetermined.
At least three shelters were established for those evacuated, authorities said. More than 100 people stayed overnight at the Pigeon Forge Community Center, Sharon Hudson, executive director of the Eastern Tennessee chapter of the American Red Cross. told the Knoxville News Sentinel.
A line of severe storms packing isolated tornadoes and high winds ripped across the Deep South overnight, killing at least two in the Florida Panhandle, toppling trees and power lines and leaving homes and businesses damaged as the vast weather front raced across several states.
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What is the endgame for the war in Ukraine? What will that country look like in the future?
A great many questions remain unanswered, but after a month of brutal battles, this much is clear: The two sides are essentially deadlocked. This war will be settled at the bargaining table, not on the battlefield.
Moscow's goal of subduing and occupying Ukraine has failed — in stunning and embarrassing fashion. As peace talks began in Istanbul, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin conceded that his forces had "fundamentally ... cut back military activity" around the capital of Kyiv in an attempt to "increase mutual trust and create conditions for further negotiations."
And Kyiv admits that while it has resisted and even rolled back Russian advances, it cannot drive the invaders completely out of the country. "I realize that it's impossible to force Russia to fully leave the territory," Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address. "It could lead to World War III. I understand completely. I'm fully aware of it. That is why I'm saying, yes, this is a compromise."
If "further negotiations" show progress — a big if — the shape of the compromise Zelenskyy envisions could start to emerge. A safe and stable Ukraine has to be a neutral country. It would not be part of Russia, but it would not belong to NATO, either. It could be European culturally, economically and even spiritually — but not militarily.
There are plenty of models to follow. Six nations — Austria, Cyprus, Finland, Ireland, Malta and Sweden — already belong to the European Union, a political and economic compact, but not to the military alliance.
Unlike Ukraine, however, none of those countries have large Russian-speaking minorities, and only Finland shares a sizeable border with Russia. Accordingly, Kyiv rightly insists that any deal has to involve some form of international guarantee, a NATO-like umbrella that protects its sovereignty from Moscow's imperialistic impulses.
Zelenskyy has been very clear on the outlines of a deal, telling Russian news outlets in an interview, "Security guarantees and neutrality, non-nuclear status of our state — we are ready to go for it."
Optimism is in short supply, however, and for good reason. Russia talks about increasing trust, but it keeps shelling civilian targets and denouncing its adversaries as Nazis, a totally unfounded allegation. Western leaders have been equally skeptical, with U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss accusing Moscow of "wantonly bombing innocent citizens across Ukraine," adding, "Putin is not serious about talks."
If building trust is hard, changing mindsets is even harder. For peace talks to succeed, both sides have to give up longstanding aspirations. Putin has dreamed of absorbing Ukraine into a glorious Greater Russia ruled by a modern-day czar: Vlad the Violator. "Ukraine has never had its own authentic statehood," he's stated, and "true sovereignty of Ukraine is possible only in partnership with Russia."
That is patently false. Ukrainian refugees are fleeing west, not east; they're heading for Munich and Madrid, not Moscow.
"In his ideal world, Putin may have dreamed of a Ukraine united with Russia in a single overarching state form, but events of the last weeks have shown that is a highly unlikely outcome," Graeme Gill, professor emeritus at the University of Sydney, told Al Jazeera.
Ukraine has had to alter its own dreams, too. The country amended its constitution three years ago to facilitate joining NATO, and that hope is now gone.
"It is clear that Ukraine is not a member of NATO; we understand this," Zelenskyy has said. "For years we heard about the apparently open door, but have already also heard that we will not enter there, and these are truths and must be acknowledged."
Even if trust builds, dreams die and talks proceed, details — devilish details — remain to be settled. If Ukraine emerges as an independent, neutral country, protected by international guarantees, what does it look like? What happens to Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, or the Donbas region on Ukraine's eastern border, where Russian-backed separatists have been battling Kyiv for years?
Meanwhile, Western allies led by Washington have to maintain maximum pressure on Moscow with even tighter economic sanctions, greater military aid and unified resolve.
A free and nonaligned Ukraine is very much worth fighting for. Just ask the folks in Helsinki and Stockholm and Vienna.
Steven Roberts teaches politics and journalism at George Washington University. His new book is "Cokie: A Life Well Lived." He can be contacted by email at stevecokie@gmail.com.
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Cute! Endangered blue-eyed black lemur born in Florida zoo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Gray News) – The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida has a new arrival – a baby blue-eyed black lemur.
The zoo said this is the second successful birth of a blue-eyed black lemur at the facility.
The Madagascar native is considered critically endangered, so every new blue-eyed black lemur born is said to be vital to the survival of the species.
They are one of only a few primates with blue eyes, according to the zoo.
Zookeepers haven’t announced a name yet and won’t know the gender until a health check. They want to give the new parents time to bond first.
“We have many reasons to celebrate this new infant. He or she will further enrich the social environment and experience of the zoo’s amazing mixed-species lemur group and strengthen the sustainability of the blue-eyed black lemur population,” said Tracy Fenn, Assistant Curator of Mammals.
The little primate will stay behind the scenes until it’s old enough to join the other lemurs in the zoo’s exhibit later this year.
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BUFFALO — Sabres rookie forward Peyton Krebs was accustomed to playing in front of loud and raucous crowds during his brief stint with the Vegas Golden Knights.
It wasn’t until Friday, some five months after being traded to Buffalo, when Krebs experienced the electric jolt the Sabres’ fanbase can bring during the team’s first sellout of the season.
On a night the franchise celebrated its past by raising a banner in honor of broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, who is retiring after 51 seasons, the Sabres received yet another glimpse of a promising future with a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators.
“Obviously, we haven’t had more success here in the past, but we’re a young group and we’re excited for the future,” said Krebs, who was acquired along with Alex Tuch in a trade that sent former captain Jack Eichel to Vegas in November.
“I think this game is a start to that. And obviously, we’ve got a lot of work to do,” added Krebs, who had a goal and assist. “But now, that was a lot of fun. When playoffs hopefully come around here soon, it’s going to be electric.”
Victor Olofsson scored the go-ahead goal with 5:35 left in the second period, Craig Anderson stopped 22 shots and Tage Thompson scored twice for Buffalo. The Sabres never trailed and continued their late-season surge (5-0-3) despite being all but mathematically out of playoff contention.
The Predators had a two-game winning streak snapped and blew an opportunity to gain ground in a tightly contested Western Conference playoff race, in which they control the first of two wild-card spots.
Filip Forsberg had his team-leading 38th goal, while Jeremy Lauzon and Michael McCaron also scored for Nashville. Juuse Saros stopped made 31 saves.
The chants of “RJ! RJ! RJ!” began during a 15-minute pre-game ceremony, and re-emerged during a post-game celebration in which Jeanneret was escorted to the ice by Tuch. Aside from posing for pictures with the team, Jeanneret was also honored by being named the game’s first star.
“You get you get chills, a little teary eyed, for sure, seeing that,” Krebs said. “That’s a special moment and we want to have a lot more of those coming up.”
Forsberg credited the Sabres for their effort, while expressing disappointment in the Predators' inability to gain points.
“They’re not necessarily in the playoff race right now, but they’re playing really hard,” Forsberg said. “It’s a tough question. I think we should win every game we suit up for, but we need we need to get points. And tonight we didn’t get any.”
The Predators rallied from a 3-1 deficit by scoring goals 1:38 apart on goals from McCarron and Lauzon, who tied the game with 59 seconds left.
Oloffson’s goal came on the power play, about 90 seconds after the Predators were penalized for too many men. Krebs began the play in the left corner of the Nashville end, by feeding Dylan Cozens in the left circle. Cozens wheeled around and fed Olofsson, who was open in the right circle, from where he one-timed a shot to beat Saros on the short side.
Coach Don Granato was encouraged by how the Sabres overcame early jitters of playing in front of a packed house by regaining their composure over the final two periods.
“I don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves but I loved that we had enough adversity in that game in front of 18,000 people or whatever the sellout number is,” Granato said.
“We get the lead and we just went into shut-down mode,” he added. “Our guys didn’t get rattled in the atmosphere.”
ALL SEATS TAKEN
The sellout was the Sabres’ first since a 5-2 win over Toronto on Feb. 16, 2020, not including the Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ontario, in which Buffalo was the home team last month. Last season, only a limited number of fans were allowed to attend Sabres games because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Fans did the wave in the third period, and chanted “Let’s Go Sabres!” to create an electric atmosphere in an arena that’s been barely half full for most games this season — a reflection of the fanbase’s frustration the team's latest rebuild. Last season, Buffalo finished last in the standings for the fourth time in eight years.
UP NEXT
• Predators: Host Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
• Sabres: Continue four-game homestand, facing Atlantic Division-leading Florida on Sunday.
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Arvil T. Clemetson, 98 Apr 1, 2022 24 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Arvil Tobin "Toby" Clemetson, 98, of Sunnyside died Friday, April 1.Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, funeralhomesmith.com. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save × Add an entry Posting As Emoticons [smile] [beam] [wink] [sad] [cool] [innocent] [rolleyes] [whistling] [lol] [huh] [tongue] [love] [sleeping] [yawn] [unsure] [angry] [blink] [crying] [ohmy] [scared] [sleep] [sneaky] [tongue_smile] [thumbdown] [thumbup] [censored] [happybirthday] [ban] [spam] [offtopic] [batman] [ninja] [pirate] [alien] Comment Text CAPTCHA × Your entry has been submitted. × Report ×Reported ×There was a problem reporting this. × Watch the guestbook. Stop watching this guestbook. Watch this discussion Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Notifications from this guestbook will end. (0) entries Sign the guestbook. Log in Add an entry Submit An ObituaryFuneral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. Go to form LOCAL FLORISTS John Gasperetti's Floral Design Findery Floral Jenny's Floral & Gifts Blossom Shop Flrsts Amy's Wapato Florist FUNERAL HOMES AND SERVICES Brookside Funeral Home Colonial Funeral Home Keith & Keith Funeral Home Langevin - El Paraíso Funeral Home Merritt Funeral Home Midstate Monuments Prosser Funeral Home Rainier Memorial Shaw & Sons Funeral Home Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory Steward & Williams Tribute & Cremation Center Terrace Heights Memorial Park Valley Hills Funeral Home West Hills Memorial Park
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Lee Fox, 85 Apr 1, 2022 24 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Lee Fox, 85, of Yakima died Tuesday, March 29, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Yakima.Arrangements are by Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, Moxee, 509-457-1232. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save × Add an entry Posting As Emoticons [smile] [beam] [wink] [sad] [cool] [innocent] [rolleyes] [whistling] [lol] [huh] [tongue] [love] [sleeping] [yawn] [unsure] [angry] [blink] [crying] [ohmy] [scared] [sleep] [sneaky] [tongue_smile] [thumbdown] [thumbup] [censored] [happybirthday] [ban] [spam] [offtopic] [batman] [ninja] [pirate] [alien] Comment Text CAPTCHA × Your entry has been submitted. × Report ×Reported ×There was a problem reporting this. × Watch the guestbook. Stop watching this guestbook. Watch this discussion Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Notifications from this guestbook will end. (0) entries Sign the guestbook. Log in Add an entry Submit An ObituaryFuneral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. Go to form LOCAL FLORISTS John Gasperetti's Floral Design Findery Floral Jenny's Floral & Gifts Blossom Shop Flrsts Amy's Wapato Florist FUNERAL HOMES AND SERVICES Brookside Funeral Home Colonial Funeral Home Keith & Keith Funeral Home Langevin - El Paraíso Funeral Home Merritt Funeral Home Midstate Monuments Prosser Funeral Home Rainier Memorial Shaw & Sons Funeral Home Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory Steward & Williams Tribute & Cremation Center Terrace Heights Memorial Park Valley Hills Funeral Home West Hills Memorial Park
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Patricia A. Nelson, 79 Apr 1, 2022 24 min ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Patricia Ann Nelson, 79, of Richland, formerly of Yakima, died Tuesday, March 29, in Richland.Arrangements are by Keith and Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, 509-453-9155. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save × Add an entry Posting As Emoticons [smile] [beam] [wink] [sad] [cool] [innocent] [rolleyes] [whistling] [lol] [huh] [tongue] [love] [sleeping] [yawn] [unsure] [angry] [blink] [crying] [ohmy] [scared] [sleep] [sneaky] [tongue_smile] [thumbdown] [thumbup] [censored] [happybirthday] [ban] [spam] [offtopic] [batman] [ninja] [pirate] [alien] Comment Text CAPTCHA × Your entry has been submitted. × Report ×Reported ×There was a problem reporting this. × Watch the guestbook. Stop watching this guestbook. Watch this discussion Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Notifications from this guestbook will end. (0) entries Sign the guestbook. Log in Add an entry Submit An ObituaryFuneral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. Go to form LOCAL FLORISTS John Gasperetti's Floral Design Findery Floral Jenny's Floral & Gifts Blossom Shop Flrsts Amy's Wapato Florist FUNERAL HOMES AND SERVICES Brookside Funeral Home Colonial Funeral Home Keith & Keith Funeral Home Langevin - El Paraíso Funeral Home Merritt Funeral Home Midstate Monuments Prosser Funeral Home Rainier Memorial Shaw & Sons Funeral Home Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory Steward & Williams Tribute & Cremation Center Terrace Heights Memorial Park Valley Hills Funeral Home West Hills Memorial Park
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Which toaster is best?
Toast is a wonderful thing — white or whole wheat, store-bought or homemade, slathered in butter or topped with avocado — and the right toaster makes it easier to get your fix at any time. You deserve better than toasters that don’t fit a standard slice of bread or give shockingly uneven results.
Finding the right one is easier than you might think once you know what to look for. If you want a reliable four-slice toaster, the Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster is an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy a toaster
Two-slice toaster vs. four-slice toaster
You can divide toasters into two broad categories: two slice and four slice. As you might guess, two-slice toasters can toast up to two slices of bread simultaneously, while four-slice toasters can toast up to four slices of bread simultaneously. Which is best for you depends on the toast needs of your household. If several people eat breakfast together, you’ll probably need a four-slice toaster, while a two-slice model will suffice for those who usually eat alone.
The great thing about toasters is that they’re far more compact than toaster ovens, so even a four-slice model will have a smaller footprint. If you opt for a four-slice toaster, consider buying one with two sets of controls so you can easily toast one or two slices without wasting energy.
Slot size
Consider both the length and width of the slots. Extra-long slots can fit two standard slices of bread next to each other or one oversized slice of bread. If you regularly bake your own bread or buy artisan loaves, extra-long slots are the way to go. You may also want extra-wide slots as they can more easily fit bagels, English muffins, burger buns and other thick baked goods.
Toast shade selection
Most toasters have a simple dial that lets you select the desired shade of your toast, from barely warmed at one end of the scale to blackened at the other. These settings differ between toasters so err on the side of caution until you’ve got the hang of your new toaster. Four-slice toasters may have two shade selection dials so you can make one pair of slices more well-toasted than the other. This is ideal when different household members have different shade preferences.
What to look for in a quality toaster
Defrost
The defrost setting adds some extra toasting time so you can toast bread directly from frozen. This is useful to have if you often freeze loaves.
Bagel setting
The bagel setting is designed for any breads that are thicker than average, such as bagels and English muffins. It extends the toasting time while lowering the temperature, so bagels and other thick breads are warmed through without getting burnt on the outside.
Cool-touch exterior
Toasters with a cool-touch exterior don’t get hot on the outside during use. This keeps users from accidentally scalding themselves and is great if you have kids in your household who use the toaster.
How much you can expect to spend on a toaster
Basic two-slice toasters start at around $10, while high-end four-slice toasters can cost up to $75.
Toaster FAQ
What are the best toasters for large slices of bread?
A. It’s frustrating when large slices of bread won’t fit in the toaster. You’re forced to either cut part of the slice off or turn the slice during toasting which results in the center of the slice being more toasted than the top and bottom. The best toaster for oversized slices are four-slice toasters with two extra long slots rather than four standard side-by-side slots. These can fit wider or taller slices of bread than other types of toaster. You might only be able to fit two slices in a four-slice toaster, but at least they’ll be evenly toasted.
Why doesn’t my toaster toast evenly on both sides?
A. If your toaster is toasting extremely unevenly, it might be old and in need of replacing. However, uneven toasting is a common complaint with toasters. If you buy a quality toaster, you shouldn’t have any notable unevenness. That said, a little unevenness of toasting is expected due to heat fluctuations and bread shape. If this bothers you, rotate the bread during toasting.
What’s the best toaster to buy?
Top toaster
Cuisinart Metal Classic 4-Slice Toaster
What you need to know: Perfect for families and serious toast-lovers, this roomy toaster toasts four slices at once.
What you’ll love: Each pair of slots has independent controls, which is great when making toast for two people with different shade preferences. It has bagel, defrost and reheat settings and an attractive brushed stainless steel finish.
What you should consider: It has trouble fitting taller-than-average, rectangular slices of bread.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top toaster for the money
Hamilton Beach Extra-Wide Slot Toaster
What you need to know: An affordable two-slice toaster with extra wide slots perfect for bagels and English muffins.
What you’ll love: It’s simple to use with a shade selection dial and auto-shutoff when your toast has reached the desired shade. You can choose either red or black versions, and both colors feature stainless steel sides.
What you should consider: It’s a solid toaster for the price, but it doesn’t have any extra settings, such as bagel and defrost settings.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Elite Cuisine Long Slot Cool Touch Toaster
What you need to know: The long slots make it ideal for toasting homemade boules and other oversized slices.
What you’ll love: It can toast four standard slices or two extra-large slices. The slots are extra-wide to easily fit bagels and similar. You can choose from black, white and stainless steel finishes, and the reheat and defrost settings are handy.
What you should consider: It toasts darker than you might expect, so be conservative with your shade settings.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which black duvet covers are best?
If you are looking for an easy way to transform the look of your bedroom, a duvet cover is one of the best ways to go. This simple piece of fabric performs the same function as a pillowcase, protecting your duvet while it updates and refreshes a bedroom’s style. A black duvet cover in particular can dramatically change the feel of the room, bringing a touch of moody drama to the decor.
If you like the look and feel of beautiful French linen, the PHF Linen Duvet Cover is a good choice.
What to know before you buy a black duvet cover
Thread count
Most people are familiar with thread count as it pertains to sheets, but it matters for duvet covers, too. Thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch. The more threads, the thicker and heavier the sheet. A higher thread count generally indicates better quality sheets.
Style
Black duvet covers can lend sophistication to your bedroom, but they can also create a neutral background for colorful pillows or neutral styles. The style — including trim, textures or patterns — can either make your duvet disappear or be the bold centerpiece of the room.
Material
The material of your duvet cover matters. For easy care, most people reach for cotton or cotton blend duvet covers. These can go right in the washing machine, and they hold color well — a bonus to prevent deep, dark blacks from fading away in the wash.
But cotton and cotton blends aren’t the only material to choose from. Black duvet covers are also available in:
- Linen
- Satin
- Velvet
- Microfiber
- Silk
The material is part of the style and can change the look and feel.
What to look for in a quality black duvet cover
Colorfast
The best black duvet cover is colorfast. Look for fabric that is either pre-washed or treated to minimize fading.
Corner ties
A duvet that bunches in the corner of the cover makes for some chilly nights. If you are using a duvet insert (instead of just shoving a comforter in there), look for covers that feature at least four corner ties to secure the duvet in place.
Reversible
A reversible black duvet cover might have different subtle patterns on either side, or it might be made of two different fabrics. Either way, a reversible cover means you’ll get two different looks for the price of one.
Concealed zip vs. button vs snap closures
The type of closure is a matter of preference, but look for zips, buttons or snaps that are concealed. This streamlines the look of your linens but also protects clothes from snags in zippers and keeps buttons and snaps affixed.
Included shams
The number of shams varies depending on the size of the duvet cover. Twin covers generally come with one pillow sham, and full, queen and king should come with at least two.
How much you can expect to spend on a black duvet cover
The price of a black duvet cover will vary depending on the size and material. Expect to spend $40-$400.
Black duvet cover FAQ
Is there a standard size for duvet covers?
A. Unfortunately, many companies make their duvet covers to fit only their duvets. This means that mixing and matching from different manufacturers sometimes results in a duvet that slides around in a too-large cover or one that spills out through the opening of one that is too small.
For the best fit, purchase your duvet and duvet cover from the same company.
What is the difference between a comforter and a duvet?
A. Both a comforter and a duvet will keep you warm at night, but they have one significant difference: the comforter is ready to put on your bed right out of the packaging. It does not require a cover, and it usually comes in a distinctive pattern or style.
A duvet is plain, simple and often unfinished. The seams may not be concealed, and it needs to be covered before it is put on the bed.
Duvets also have grommets or ties in each corner. A high-quality duvet cover has corresponding ties on the inside corners that secure the duvet to prevent bunching.
What’s the best black duvet cover to buy?
Top black duvet cover
What you need to know: This is a high-quality cover with a rustic, sophisticated look.
What you’ll love: It’s made of French flax linen, a material that becomes softer over time. Designed for year-round use, this has eight interior ties to keep the duvet in place and hidden button closures for security. This is pre-washed to keep it colorfast, and reinforced stitching keeps seams tight and secure.
What you should consider: Some people report that the cover is too large for standard duvets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top black duvet cover for the money
Nestl Bedding Pinch Pleat Duvet Cover Set
What you need to know: This duvet is soft, warm and easy to sink into.
What you’ll love: It’s made of double brushed microfiber material for luxurious softness and warmth. The set includes two matching pleated pillow shams and corner ties to keep your duvet in place, and the button closures are secure and hidden. It’s machine washable and resists fading.
What you should consider: Some people preferred a thicker duvet cover.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This set is indulgent, luxurious and over the top.
What you’ll love: The duvet cover, fitted sheet and two pillow shams are made of mulberry silk. It keeps hot sleepers cool by wicking away moisture and wraps cold sleepers in insulating, lightweight warmth. Toss the four-piece set into the washing machine, but make sure the pieces air dry. These are available in nine other colors, too.
What you should consider: It’s very expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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How do you modernize a front porch?
Your home may be warm and inviting on the inside, but what about the front porch? This is the portion of a house that grabs the attention of visitors and passersby, so it’s vital that it has attractive curb appeal. What’s more, a warm and inviting porch will create a welcoming first impression for guests.
From the walls and the floor to the door, there are easy changes and additions you can make to give your front porch a contemporary, refreshed appearance. A few key items and a little imagination are all you need to make it a neighborhood inspiration.
Considerations before updating your front porch
Whether you have a specific look in mind for your front porch or you aren’t sure where to start, you have many options for giving it a new look. However, it’s best to begin with the basics. Give your porch a good cleaning, and touch up chipped or peeling paint.
Next, think about porch size. For example, if your porch is large, roomy furniture will create a cozy feel. When decorating a small porch, keep in mind that less is more. Too many furniture pieces, plants or other items can make a small space look cluttered. Instead, focus on the door and add wall art to make the space seem larger.
Additionally, let your personal decorative style guide you in accessorizing your porch. Do you love plants? Would you like to give your porch an artsy feel? Do you prefer minimalism when it comes to decor? The answers to these questions will guide you as you plan your porch makeover. Below are some ideas to get you started, followed by product suggestions for you to consider when giving your front porch a makeover.
Add front porch furniture
In addition to providing a comfortable place to relax, furniture makes a porch more aesthetically appealing. As mentioned above, choose pieces and sets that work well with your porch size.
Install railing
Adding a railing to a porch gives it a finished look as well as instant curb appeal. If the porch has steps, it also adds an element of safety. With a little DIY know-how, modern vinyl railing is a fairly straightforward install.
Focus on the door
Painting a front door is an easy update. Bold colors like yellow, bright green, true blue, deep red and even black are trending for homeowners who want an entryway that pops. Opt for exterior paint with a water, latex or acrylic resin base with a satin or semi-gloss finish for long-lasting results. Complete the new look with door decor or a door knocker for added appeal.
Include plants
Plants brighten the appearance of any porch and are always in style. Colorful pots or planters will complement flowers and greenery and look great around your entryway.
Bring out your artistic side
Wall art isn’t just for a home’s interior. Today, eclectic pieces that are made of weather-resistant materials are designed to be displayed on outdoor walls and are great for creating a focal point on a front porch.
Remember the floor
Nothing makes a porch feel homey and cozy like an outdoor area rug. Instead of a solid color, choose a rug with colorful patterns for a contemporary look.
Best items for a front porch makeover
Noble House 3-Piece Wood Bistro Set
This bistro set has a trim design, which makes it suitable for small porches. The chairs come with cream-colored cushions that complement the teak-brown wood construction.
Sold by Home Depot
Wade Logan Outdoor Sofa with Cushions
In addition to seating for three, this sofa has a modern design that will spruce up any front porch. It comes with a removable tray and two throw pillows.
Sold by Wayfair
Winston Porter Raybon 2-Person Porch Swing
The Raybon swing boasts sleek, curved lines for a modern twist on a front-porch essential. It seats two and has a 550-pound weight capacity.
Sold by Wayfair
Weatherables Naples White Vinyl Railing Kit
This vinyl railing stands up to the elements, is easy to clean and doesn’t require painting. Sections are available in various sizes and come with brackets.
Sold by Home Depot
Modern Masters Never Fades Front Door Paint
Never Fades paint lives up to its name, as it’s water-based and long-lasting. It also dries quickly so there’s no long wait to open and close a door. It comes in a wide selection of bold colors.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Michael Healy Dragonfly Door Knocker
Add character to a front door with Michael Healy’s dragonfly door knocker that’s made by hand and signed by the artist. It’s crafted in solid brass and comes in a choice of brass or oiled bronze finishes.
Sold by Home Depot and Wayfair
Trendspot 12-Inch Diameter Blue Rivage Ceramic Planter
Crafted of durable ceramic, this gorgeous planter with saucer sports an appealing blue glaze with a geometric pattern that captures attention and complements greenery and blooms.
Sold by Home Depot
Verel Set of 2 Tall Outdoor Planters
These two planters are ideal for enhancing a front entryway— simply fill them with beautiful plants and place one on either side of the exterior door for an inviting, upscale appearance.
Sold by Amazon
Thirdshiftfab Enchanting Starry Night Tree of Life Metal Wall Art
This artist-created wall art is crafted of steel that’s coated with copper and resists the weather. The unique tree design makes it the perfect front porch conversation piece.
Sold by Etsy
George Oliver Deede Floral Area Rug
Regardless of the porch size or color scheme, this area rug has it covered with numerous sizes and colors to choose from. It’s constructed of durable, low-pile fibers that stand up to stains and frequent foot traffic.
Sold by Wayfair
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Which cappuccino machine is best?
There’s something special about visiting your favorite coffee shop for a morning cappuccino. From the fragrant aroma when you walk through the door to the sound of milk being foamed, each part of this caffeinated ritual is designed to prepare you for a delicious cup of coffee.
If you want to recreate this experience at home, the Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine is the best choice. It produces barista-quality espresso drinks right in the comfort of your own kitchen.
What to know before you buy a cappuccino machine
Number of coffee drinkers
A cappuccino machine built for one person won’t work when you host a Sunday brunch. If you’re the only person in your home who appreciates a fine-quality espresso drink, you’ll want a smaller machine, but if you routinely host a crowd for morning coffee and pastry, look for a larger model.
Espresso only vs. espresso and brewed coffee
Cappuccino machines are available in specialized models that focus on producing espresso and frothed milk or models that also allow you to brew a pot of coffee alongside your espresso. While a dual-function machine is handy, some would argue that focusing on two functions is to the detriment of both.
Space
Some cappuccino machines can take up quite a bit of real estate. Consider the amount of space on your counter or in your cupboards before purchasing a machine.
What to look for in a quality cappuccino machine
Adjustable water temperature
The quality of your espresso absolutely depends on the temperature of the water. Most baristas agree that the optimal temperature range is 195 to 205 degrees. Look for a machine that allows you to adjust the temperature to your preference in that range.
Easy-fill water tank
Some cappuccino machines require that you add water with each use. If you prefer a more hands-off action when it comes to managing your water levels, look for an easy-fill water tank with a view into the level of water.
Automatic grinder
The best cappuccinos start with the freshest beans, and the only way to get them at their peak is to grind them right before you brew. Luxury and high-end cappuccino machines feature burr grinders that start when you press the button to brew.
Accessories
The frothing pitcher and serving carafe are nice touches that make your kitchen feel even more like your favorite cafe. Neither of these are necessary to make a delicious cup of coffee, but they certainly make it easier.
How much you can expect to spend on a cappuccino machine
From the most basic to commercial-quality machines, expect to spend $75-$700.
Cappuccino machine FAQ
What are the different types of drinks you can make?
A. Your cappuccino machine is capable of making a number of different types of espresso drinks, including:
- Ristretto: A strong espresso made with fine coffee grounds and less water.
- Doppio: A double shot of espresso made with extra coffee.
- Latte: Espresso drink with 1/3 espresso, 2/3 hot milk and a splash of foam.
- Piccolo latte: Ristretto shot with warm milk.
- Mocha: Latte with chocolate syrup.
- Macchiato: Espresso with a splash of steamed milk and “marked” (macchiato in Italian) with foam.
- Americano: An espresso shot with hot water added to make a regular cup of coffee.
- Lungo: An espresso shot that’s made with twice as much water to extract more flavor and caffeine.
- Flat white: Similar to a cappuccino but with more coffee and no foam.
- Cortado: Equal amounts of espresso and steamed milk with no foam.
- Red eye: A shot of espresso added to brewed coffee.
- Black eye: A double shot of espresso in brewed coffee.
You can further customize your drink by using nondairy milks and adding syrups, flavors and whipped cream.
How do you care for a cappuccino machine?
A. Keeping your cappuccino machine clean helps it to produce the best-tasting coffee for years to come. You’ll need to clean the basket that holds the coffee, the foaming wand and both the inside and outside of the machine.
- After each use, remove the grounds from the basket and wipe it out.
- If you’ve used the foaming wand, run steam through it to remove milk, then wipe the outside.
- Wipe down the outside of the machine.
You also need to periodically descale your espresso machine. This is especially important if your tap water has a high mineral content, but every machine should be descaled at least once a year. Use a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water or purchase a professional descaler. Add to the water reservoir, allow it to sit, then run it through your machine, following with several runs of water until it’s completely rinsed out.
What’s the best cappuccino machine to buy?
Top cappuccino machine
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
What you need to know: This is a premium home espresso machine for serious coffee connoisseurs.
What you’ll love: It features a burr grinder that delivers the precise amount of coffee you need for the strength of brew you want. It produces fluffy clouds of creamy foam and a delicious, rich cup of espresso every time. Digital temperature control means maximum flavor extraction. It looks great on the counter.
What you should consider: This is a top-of-the-line espresso machine with a top-of-the-line price tag.
Where to buy: Sold by Sur La Table and Amazon
Top cappuccino machine for the money
Capresso Espresso and Cappuccino Machine
What you need to know: If you need a practical and basic espresso machine, this is the pick for you.
What you’ll love: It produces four espressos in adjustable strengths. The glass carafe is great for serving and measuring the correct amount of water.
What you should consider: The plastic parts can feel cheap, and the quality of espresso produced won’t satisfy pickier coffee drinkers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
De’Longhi 15-Bar Espresso and Cappuccino Machine
What you need to know: This is a high-quality, affordable machine from a trusted brand in coffee appliances.
What you’ll love: The star here is a swivel jet frother that produces delicious pillows of frothy milk. It makes two cups of espresso at a time and can use espresso pods too. It has a small footprint on the counter, and it’s easy to clean.
What you should consider: It’s a smaller machine that’s best for singles or couples.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Levoit cool mist humidifier review
It’s one thing to have a preferred temperature for your bedroom, but balancing humidity is an entirely different issue. It’s even harder to strike a balance during winter months, including in homes with dry air.
A whole-house humidifier is one solution, but it can be an expensive investment and it’s not often in the cards if you’re renting. A tabletop humidifier, on the other hand, is a viable alternative. The Levoit LV600HH Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier, lauded as a top model for bedrooms, popped up on our radar last year. The sleek machine’s intuitive design intrigued us, so we decided to test it this winter. Here’s what we found.
Testing the Levoit LV600HH Humidifier
We tested the Levoit humidifier in a long, irregularly-shaped bedroom during winter. Our tester noted that their 400 square-foot room was unusually dry due to forced air, which has resulted in sore throats and congestion in the past.
Our tester experimented with all of the machine’s settings, including remote warm versus cool mist, remote control and adjustable nozzle. Although they used humidifiers during their childhood with some success, they have not tried any since then.
What is the Levoit LV600HH Humidifier?
The Levoit humidifier is a hybrid tabletop model that produces warm and cool mist. Levoit markets it as the premier bedroom humidifier, and it’s not just because it’s intended for large rooms, such as main bedrooms, up to 750 square feet. It’s a nighttime-friendly device with ultra-quiet operation at 28 dB and dimmable display lights. The humidifier is also advertised as ideal for balancing humidity in rooms with pets, guitars and wood furniture, and it’s a popular plant humidifier.
The humidifier has a mist output of 500 milliliters per hour, which Levoit claims is up to four times faster than comparable cool-mist models. It’s also capable of continuous misting for up to 50 hours, thanks to a 6-liter tank.
Levoit LV600HH Humidifier price and where to buy
The Levoit humidifier retails for $89.99 at Amazon and Home Depot. It comes with a remote control, 10-foot power cord and quick-start guide. The humidifier also includes three aroma pads you can dampen with essential oils for aromatherapy.
How to use the Levoit LV600HH Humidifier
Setting up the Levoit humidifier took less than 5 minutes. With that said, finding the right spot for the humidifier takes a couple of tries. Levoit indicates that the machine should be away from walls, as being too close can impact the moisture sensor. It shouldn’t be placed on the floor, either. We placed the humidifier on our dresser with adequate clearance around all sides.
Once we filled up the 6-liter tank, we took a few minutes to run through basic settings. The humidifier was easy to control, both through the onboard display and with the remote control.
The humidifier has an adjustable nozzle that controls mist direction, and we experimented with different angles to find the best one.
Levoit LV600HH Humidifier benefits
It didn’t take more than a couple of nights of using the Levoit humidifier to notice that we were breathing more easily at night and that we had less intense sore throats. We primarily used the cool mist function, but we were particularly impressed with the warming feature, which was soothing and cozy on colder nights.
The Levoit humidifier is a bedroom-friendly machine with dimmable lights and remote control. It has low operating noise that is comparable to the hum of a sound machine and didn’t disturb us. The humidifier only takes 30 to 45 minutes to reach optimal humidity levels, so we didn’t have to plan too far ahead to use it.
Although it didn’t impact operation, we appreciated the Levoit humidifier’s aesthetic. It has a contemporary, streamlined design, a notable departure from utilitarian-style models. The humidifier also has a modest footprint, and it’s easy to find a place for it on dressers or bedside tables.
Levoit LV600HH Humidifier drawbacks
While the Levoit humidifier has a remote control, the range is limited to approximately 10 feet — and it only worked when we pointed it directly at the display. A few users also indicated that the remote was somewhat unreliable, and others stated that it did not include a remote.
It’s easy to fill the humidifier’s tank, but once full, it weighs around 12 pounds. This made transporting the humidifier from the bathroom to the bedroom somewhat cumbersome, even with the handle at the top. If ease of carrying and lifting are concerns, it might not be the ideal model.
A few reports show that the Levoit humidifier is susceptible to limescale and buildup. Regular cleaning is necessary, and deep cleaning can be a time-consuming process. We also experienced some leakage around the base in the morning.
Should you get the Levoit LV600HH Humidifier?
The Levoit Hybrid Ultrasonic Humidifier is a smart investment for anyone looking for a reliable model capable of balancing humidity levels in medium and large bedrooms. It minimized our cold-weather congestion, which is why we recommended it for winter use in particular, but we also see the value in using it year-round for easy nighttime breathing.
Consider other products
Levoit Smart Large Room Humidifier
Levoit’s top-of-the-line smart humidifier offers hands-free control through voice assistants, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The tank is transparent, making it easy to see when topping it up.
Sold by Amazon.
Honeywell Designer Series Cool Mist Humidifier
Made by a trusted brand, this cool-mist humidifier has the sleek aesthetic that many comparable models lack. It has a built-in aromatherapy tray to add your favorite essential oils, and it has an easy-to-fill 1.25-gallon tank.
Sold by Amazon.
Pure Enrichment MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
The affordable MistAire delivers up to 25 hours of continuous operation, particularly in main bedrooms and nurseries. It has a 360-degree adjustable nozzle that you can move away from curtains, electronics or walls.
Sold by Amazon.
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Los Angeles: Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.
A spokesperson for Smith issued a statement from the actor Friday afternoon.
I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable, Smith said in the statement.
I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work, Smith's statement said.
I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct.
On Sunday, Smith strode from his front-row Dolby Theatre seat on to the stage and smacked Rock, who had made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Moments later, he went on to win the best actor award for his role in King Richard.
Rock, who was about to present Oscar for best documentary, declined to file charges when asked by police.
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Los Angeles: Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion picture academy following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.
A spokesperson for Smith issued a statement from the actor Friday afternoon.
I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable, Smith said in the statement.
I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work, Smith's statement said.
I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct.
On Sunday, Smith strode from his front-row Dolby Theatre seat on to the stage and smacked Rock, who had made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Moments later, he went on to win the best actor award for his role in King Richard.
Rock, who was about to present Oscar for best documentary, declined to file charges when asked by police.
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BALTIMORE (AP) - Baltimore's top prosecutor asked a federal judge on Friday to postpone her trial on charges that she made false statements on financial documents to withdraw money from her retirement savings and purchase two Florida vacation homes.
But prosecutors are opposed to State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby's request to move her trial from May to September.
Mosby's attorneys say they need more time to prepare for the trial that's currently set to start on May 2. Prosecutors say there is no reason to delay it. U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby scheduled a telephone call with the lawyers on Tuesday to discuss Mosby's request.
In a motion to dismiss the indictment, Mosby alleged that the prosecution is driven by an attempt to hurt her chances of winning reelection. The Democratic primary is scheduled for July 19.
Defense attorney A. Scott Bolden had said Mosby wanted a trial to start within 60 days of her arraignment on Feb. 4.
In January, a grand jury indicted Mosby on two counts each of perjury and making a false statement on a loan application in purchasing a home in Kissimmee, Florida, and a condominium in Long Boat Key, Florida. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Mosby, 41, was elected as Baltimore’s state’s attorney in 2014 and reelected in 2018. She received national acclaim in 2015 for bringing criminal charges against six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man whose neck was broken in police custody. Gray’s death sparked protests and riots. None of the officers was convicted.
The indictment accuses Mosby of falsely stating that the COVID-19 pandemic harmed her finances so she could withdraw $90,000 from her city retirement account. Mosby’s gross salary in 2020 was over $247,000 and never was reduced, the indictment says.
Bolden has said that the state of Mosby’s fledgling private businesses - Mahogany Elite Travel, Mahogany Elite Enterprises LLC and Mahogany Elite Consulting - allowed her to make the withdrawals.
Mosby is married to Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. He has not been charged with any crimes.
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Under the Miami sun, Astra Sharma celebrated earning a master’s degree -- the first for the partnership between the WTA and University of Florida.
The College of Health & Human Performance (UFHHP) and College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) joined a partnership with the WTA and the Women’s Tennis Benefit Association (WTBA) in 2019. Its goal: provide WTA players a chance to pursue a graduate or master’s level education while playing their sport across the world. Under the partnership, the WTBA subsidizes in-state tuition fees for WTA members who enroll in online master’s degrees.
Sharma, the current No. 96-ranked singles player, earned a Master of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a concentration in human performance this fall.
"Thanks to the WTA and University of Florida for providing this opportunity to earn my master's degree,” Sharma said. “While professional tennis is demanding, it remains important for me to continue to better myself in all areas of my life. I am profoundly grateful to UF for this journey of learning and growth.”
Sharma is the first of many professional tennis players and members expected to accomplish both an education and a career in this partnership.
“We hope to see more players and members benefit from this educational partnership with our online graduate programs, as we also benefit from the experience and perspective these players and members bring to our programs,” said Christopher Janelle, Ph.D., associate dean for academic and student affairs.
“The University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance has been a key partner in educating WTA players since 2019 through their degree and certificate programs,” said Lisa Grattan, executive director of the Women’s Tennis Benefit Association. “We are proud to congratulate Astra for becoming the first WTA player to earn her master’s degree through this important partnership.”
Through the partnership, WTA players and members can enroll in any of the eight online master’s programs and four graduate certificate programs offered by UFCJC and four online master’s programs offered by UFHHP.
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Mathew Barzal recently estimated that it takes five or six games to fully recover after the sort of injury he dealt with in early March.
So, here are Barzal’s numbers since playing those first seven games after returning to the lineup: seven games, two goals, six assists and a spot on the second line that has helped propel the Islanders to the best hockey they’ve played all year.
Suffice to say, Barzal feels fine.
“Going down for two weeks on an ankle injury, it’s different than upper body,” Barzal said Thursday night. “I can’t really do anything with my legs, lost a little bit of muscle and endurance.”
For a player such as Barzal, who makes his living on his edges, skating around opposing defenders, that would seem to be a big problem. But not 24 hours after he said that, Barzal was skating circles around the Rangers, tallying a goal and an assist — notching his 300th career point in the process — in a dominant 3-0 Islanders victory at Madison Square Garden.
“I think again, it just comes down to chemistry with our line and like I said, it’s been a bit of a blender this year just with guys injured and so many different situations,” he said after the game. “We’ve had some just solid games with our line and I think you see it with everybody.”
This is true — Barzal noted Oliver Wahlstrom’s forechecking following Friday’s game — and a bit ironic. For much of the year, the working assumption was that Barzal and Anders Lee needed to find a right winger who could complement them the same way Jordan Eberle did. Turns out, the Islanders started playing their best hockey of the season when Barzal’s injury forced Lee to play on a line without him, and forced Barzal to come back with Wahlstrom and Zach Parise on either side of him.
Asked on Friday whether it was jarring at first to play without Lee — the duo being a constant in recent years — Barzal said no, then answered not in terms of himself, but in terms of what fit Lee best.
“With Brock [Nelson] and [Anthony Beauvillier] playing that give-and-go hockey, he’s able to get netfront and win battles down low for them,” Barzal said. “That’s really the bread and butter to his game.”
The framing there is telling.
“The pieces all fall in different ways,” Islanders coach Barry Trotz said before the game. “Barzy was out and we did well and so he understood just cause you come back … maybe we found a new formula, that’s all. He understands that.”
Barzal hasn’t adjusted his game much with new wingers next to him, and that has suited him just fine. The Islanders will take no solace from how late in the season they’ve found a working order to their forward lines, but they have at least found it.
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ATLANTA — There are a half-dozen players on the Nets’ injury report going into Saturday’s key game in Atlanta, but the biggest news may be the name missing, with Kevin Durant expected to suit up against the Hawks in a game with play-in implications.
Durant had twisted his ankle coming down awkwardly after being fouled by Milwaukee’s Wesley Matthews on a 3-point attempt with 8.7 seconds left in overtime during the Nets’ 120-119 loss to the Bucks Thursday night. The fact he wasn’t listed on the injury report was an auspicious sign for the Nets.
“I’m hurting. That’s two games in a row a player walked up underneath me when I’m trying to make a basketball play. So my ankle’s hurting,” said Durant, who added he won’t miss the Atlanta game. “Nah, I’m good. It’s just a little sore, but you know how that goes.”
Bruce Brown (non-COVID illness) and Seth Curry (left ankle soreness) are both listed as questionable. The former took a hard fall Thursday after a Flagrant 2 by Khris Middleton with 5:05 left in the fourth quarter.
“The airborne player was in a vulnerable position and due to the contact, there was a high potential for injury,” crew chief John Goble had said via pool report. “Therefore, the contact was deemed to be unnecessary and excessive.”
Ben Simmons (return to competition reconditioning/back soreness), David Duke Jr. (G-League), Joe Harris (left ankle surgery) and Day’Ron Sharpe (G-League assignment) are all out.
The Athletic reported that “hope remains that (Simmons) will be able to ramp-up in time for the playoffs” after the All-Star had resumed light on-court workouts. But sources told The Post that Simmons hasn’t made any glaring progress in recent days and is still several steps away from even being cleared to practice, much less play.
With the regular-season ending April 10 and Simmons still not even cleared to go one-on-one, much less five-on-five, being ready by the playoffs will be a challenge.
“He hasn’t really practiced with us. He really just passes the ball,” said Brown. “I don’t think he’s done much but maybe when I’m not here he’s doing stuff.”
Simmons has re-upped with Nike for three more years, according to Marc Stein of The SteinLine. Nets teammates Durant, Kyrie Irving, Harris, Blake Griffin, Kessler Edwards and LaMarcus Aldridge (Jordan Brand) are all with Nike as well.
Steve Nash appears to have settled on a starting five of Irving, Curry, Durant, Brown and Andre Drummond. They’re 4-3 as a unit.
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Pallets of illegal narcotics offloaded from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless' (WMEC-624) following a drug offload at Base Miami Beach, Florida, April 1, 2022. The Dauntless is homeported in Pensacola, Florida. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Eric Rodriguez)
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Lack of federal action could impact Fort Smith school lunch program
Fort Smith Public Schools announced Thursday that free lunches for the 2022-23 school year are soon to end.
The United States Department of Agriculture federal waivers that allow all students to receive free meals regardless of eligibility for free and reduced lunches are set to expire on June 30, 2022.
On March 9, the Senate released the fiscal year 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, which did not include authorization for the USDA to extend child nutrition waivers past June 30.
If the waivers are not extended, “families who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals can expect to resume paying full price for school lunches,” according to a statement from Fort Smith Public Schools. No action is currently needed from families.
National hunger advocacy groups have urged Congress to include the waiver authorization in the omnibus bill before it is passed.
Lisa Davis, senior vice president of Share Our Strength, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., working to eradicate poverty and hunger across the nation and around the world, said in a statement, “These waivers are essential for schools and local meal providers, who have stepped up to feed kids since the start of the pandemic and continue to face huge obstacles, to reach kids with the nutrition they need.”
According to Fort Smith Public Schools, about 73% of students qualify for free and reduced school meals.
“School lunches remain at no cost to students for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year," said Leigh Christian, child nutrition director for Fort Smith Public Schools. "We will communicate any changes to school lunches with families so they can stay updated and informed as the new school year approaches."
Fort Smith Public Schools will provide free breakfast for all students, which will continue for the upcoming school year.
For more information about these potential changes, please contact Leigh Christian, child nutrition director for Fort Smith Public Schools at 479-758-2501.
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How Fort Smith can help Springdale in tornado recovery
An EF-3 tornado tore through Springdale Wednesday, leaving devastation and destruction of homes and businesses.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-3 tornado caused damage in north Fayetteville, Johnson and Springdale shortly after 4 a.m. March 30. Seven people were injured with one man in critical condition after a tree reportedly fell on him.
Residents of the Arkansas River Valley can help support recovery efforts by donating to Northwest Arkansas nonprofits.
The Salvation Army Fort Smith sent pallets of food boxes with emergency meals and flood clean-up kits to Springdale to help with water damage Friday.
“Usually, what will happen quickly if you have any openings in a house, mold grows like crazy, so (the flood clean up kits) help remediate mold and things like that to buy the homeowner some time where they can at least call SERVPRO or one of the other disaster renovation companies to come … it helps them out in the meantime,” said Captain Bradley Hargis of the Salvation Army Fort Smith.
Monetary donations can be made to the Salvation Army Northwest Arkansas, which is the area command for Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale. Donations can be made online at southernusa.salvationarmy.org/northwest-arkansas.
The Jones Center is collecting supplies, nonperishable foods, & toiletries. Possible supplies include toiletries, clothing, non-perishable food, blankets, trash bags, crates and bottled water.
Supplies can be dropped off at The Jones Center, 922 East Emma Ave. in Springdale, according to the recreation center’s Facebook page.
The Marshallese Educational Initiative, 614 East Emma Ave., Suite 203, is accepting monetary donations to assist families affected by the tornado, which can be made on the organization’s website, www.mei.ngo.
The Springdale School District’s Treehouse Pantry is collecting supplies and monetary donations. Food items such as non-perishable canned goods, snack foods and bottled water, along with can openers, air mattresses, blankets, pillows and diapers can be dropped off at 802 West Allen Ave.
To make a financial donation, call the school district’s central office at 479-750-8800.
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Van Buren elevates defensive coordinator Moe Henry to head football coach
Van Buren announced defensive coordinator Moe Henry as the new Pointers football coach Friday, elevating a Gus Malzahn disciple that has mixed emotions.
"I came to Van Buren because of Crosby Tuck," Henry said. "He invited me down here when he became the head coach and just really loved the things that he was doing and being with him. So the fact of being the head coach is exciting but the fact of losing him as a colleague hits emotionally as well."
While specifics on Tuck's next position has not been released, the former Pointers coach will not be coaching at another school but will be entering a new profession in what Henry called a "peaceful departure."
Henry became the DC in 2019 for coach Crosby Tuck's first season and the Pointers have gone 14-19, with a 37-14 victory over Jonesboro in 2020 being the Pointers one playoff win in three tries during that period.
After improvement from 3-8 in 2018 to 6-5 during their debut season, the first winning season since 2010, the program has been 8-14 overall and 2-12 in the 6A West over the last two seasons.
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The defense has allowed an average of 32.6 points over those last three seasons, although that first season's 27.9 was a drop from 2018's 35.6 in the turnaround. Additionally, the injury to starting quarterback Bryce Perkins in game five of 2021 impacted a team that began 4-0 but lost the last six.
Prior to 2018, Van Buren went 0-10 in 2017 and from 2015-17, went a combined 4-26. The Pointers have won four state championships, the last being in 1996.
Before coaching, Henry was a four-sport all-state athlete at Nashville High and was a four-year starter in football at Arkansas Tech from 1996-1999. The defensive back had seven tackles in the Wonder Boys' 20-17 overtime win over Southern Arkansas to clinch the 1999 Gulf South Conference title.
Henry holds a degree in kinesiology from the University of Arkansas and began coaching at Springdale from 2002-2011, which included the 2005 state championship team led by Malzahn and quarterbacked by USA Today, Parade and Gatorade National Player of the Year Mitch Mustain. Henry was also the track and field coach while at Springdale.
From 2011-2019, Henry worked at Shiloh Christian, where he also served as baseball coach in the 2014-2019 seasons, winning the 2016 4A state championship and finishing runner-up in the next three campaigns.
The new coach felt "honored" and "humbled" when Van Buren School District superintendent Dr. Harold Jeffcoat offered him the position without conducting an application or interview process prior to making this decision.
Henry will continue to run a base 3-3 stack defense that is adaptable depending on the opponent. With Crosby being an offensive-minded coach, the offensive coaching situation is still being decided.
You can follow Bryant Roche on Twitter @BRocheSports and you can email him at BRoche@gannett.com.
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Boy, I wish we were turning the page to grilling season. And the forecast looks ok for it. But this kind of dreary hanging on of cold and win over the past couple weeks has allowed for a last gasp of comfort food in the Baranowski house.
I particularly liked the potpie recipe below- you could toss pretty much whatever veggies you want in there and be happy with the outcome. One thing I learned while grocery shopping for that one- apparently puff pastry has been on of the victims of supply chain issues. I just grabbed some pre-made pie crust (not the sweet kind!) and it worked perfectly well in a cast iron stock pot.
The risotto is a kind of transition attempt to the flavors of summer while still warming your belly. I really liked how it turned out- but it was a fair amount of effort for something that ultimately tasted a lot like spaghetti.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 leek, finely chopped into ¼-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 14 ounces)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes, peeled and finely diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 14 ounces)
- 16 to 20 asparagus spears, trimmed and sliced into ¼-inch pieces (about 12 ounces)
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 bunch of chives, finely sliced (about ½ cup)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup grated Gruyère (about 3 ounces)
- 1 (14-ounce) sheet puff pastry, completely thawed
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
PREPARATION
- Place an oven rack in the middle position, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and set aside.
- Heat a 9- to 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium high. Add the olive oil, leek, garlic and fennel, and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Add the potatoes, asparagus and salt, then season with black pepper and stir. Scatter with the flour and give it a quick stir to coat well. Add the stock, sour cream, chives, Dijon mustard and Gruyère, and stir until well combined. Remove from heat.
- On a lightly floured surface using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the pastry 1 to 2 inches wider than the skillet. Carefully place the puff pastry over the top of the skillet and trim any long edges, then, working quickly, tuck and fold in the edges of the pastry so it sits just inside the rim of the skillet, to create a rough border. Brush the pastry with egg wash and carefully score the top with a few slits to allow air to escape during baking.
- Place the skillet on the baking sheet and transfer to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden and bubbling around the edges. Let sit for 10 minutes before eating.
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INGREDIENTS
- 7 cups well seasoned vegetable stock, garlic stock (see recipe) or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup minced onion
- Salt to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound tomatoes, grated
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup dry white or rosé wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- ½ pound additional sweet ripe tomatoes, finely diced (about ¾ cup)
- ¼ cup slivered fresh basil
- ¼ to ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 to 2 ounces)
PREPARATION
- Put your stock or broth into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over low heat, with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that it is well seasoned.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet or a wide, heavy saucepan. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt, and cook gently until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and garlic and cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle. Stir in the grated tomatoes, sugar, thyme, and salt to taste and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly and coat the rice, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the wine and stir until it has evaporated and been absorbed by the rice. Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice, and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, adding more stock and stirring when the rice is almost dry. You do not have to stir constantly, but stir often and when you do, stir vigorously. When the rice is just tender all the way through but still chewy (al dente), in 20 to 25 minutes, it is done. Taste now and adjust seasoning.
- Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the additional finely diced tomatoes, basil and Parmesan and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy (add more stock if it isn’t). Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading the risotto in a thin layer rather than a mound.
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Dominic Taddeo -- a Rochester, New York, mobster who fatally shot three people and attempted to kill two others -- escaped federal custody this week, less than a year before he was set to be released.
Taddeo, 64, was transferred in February from a medium-security prison in Sumter County, Florida, to a halfway house in Orlando, according to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) spokesperson Scott Taylor. He was scheduled to be there until his release in February 2023, according to court documents.
On March 28, Taddeo failed to return from an "authorized appointment" and was placed on escape status, Taylor said.
The United States Marshals Service has been notified, the BOP said. CNN has reached out to the agency.
CNN has also reached out to Taddeo's attorney for comment.
Taddeo was nearing the end of several prison sentences for a string of convictions, including illegal weapons possession and racketeering and conspiracy in connection to the killings and attempted homicides, according to 1992 archives of the Rochester newspaper Democrat and Chronicle.
Taddeo pleaded guilty in January 1992 to the shooting deaths of three people in 1982 and 1983, and also for twice attempting to fatally shoot a mob leader and plotting to kill another mob figure, according to the Democrat and Chronicle archives.
Taddeo admitted in court that a crime organization known as "La Cosa Nostra" that existed in Rochester had paid him to kill certain people, according to news reports. La Cosa Nostra -- or the Mafia -- has been operating in New York since roughly the 1920s, according to the FBI.
In April 1992, the late US District Judge Michael A. Telesca sentenced Taddeo to 24 years in prison, which he was to serve consecutively to the 30 years he was already serving for drug conspiracy, bail jumping and illegal weapons possession, according to the newspaper archive.
Taddeo filed a motion for compassionate release in December 2020, citing the dangers of the Covid-19 pandemic. A judge denied the request and refused to cut Taddeo's sentence short, citing the "seriousness of his offenses and his extremely lengthy criminal record."
"Defendant began a life of crime at 16 years old," U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci Jr. wrote in his decision last year. "His prior convictions are for crimes including assault, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and, most notably, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization conspiracy arising from his employment and association with Rochester's La Cosa Nostra organized crime family."
"The RICO charges involve the murder of three individuals, attempted murder of two more individuals, and conspiracy to murder a fifth person," the judge wrote, adding that cutting Taddeo's sentence short "would undermine" the seriousness of the offenses.
Taddeo has been on the run before, according to the Democrat & Chronicle. In 1987, facing federal weapons charges, he disappeared while out on bail and was found two years later after a national manhunt, the newspaper reported.
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PASCO, Wash. —
The sixth annual Pasco Taco Crawl is coming April 22, with the Best Taco in Pasco getting crowned on May 7 at Downtown Pasco’s Cinco de Mayo Festival. The event features Pasco’s many taco trucks and Mexican restaurants while supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs within Benton and Franklin counties.
Those who wish to participate can buy a booklet to become a “Taco Crawler.” Booklets have vouchers for one taco from twenty different businesses during the event. Booklets are available for $30 through April 12, when the price raises to $35. They can be picked up at Vinny’s Bakery or shipped for an additional charge. There are a limited number of booklets, with over 70% already sold.
Taco Crawlers are encouraged to try as many tacos as they can throughout the event. Voting for the Best Taco in Pasco closes on May 6.
"So each vendor gets paid $2 for every voucher that we collect, so that we are not just asking them to give away their tacos," said Emily Maloney with the Taco Crawl Committee. "We are paying them for their tacos, and a lot of the point of this event is to bring more folks down to downtown Pasco to frequent these businesses and hopefully come back."
According to the press release, the event has had over 3,500 Taco Crawlers over the years, raising over $35,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs while eating over 40,000 tacos.
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UPDATE: 8:00 p.m.
Benton County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body recovered from the water Friday evening around Columbia Point Marina as missing 50-year-old Kennewick woman Sandra Peterson.
Peterson was reported missing March 31. At some point, her vehicle was located in the area around the bridge and marina. Some friends were searching the area for her with a drone.
They spotted a body in the water and called dispatch around 5:38 p.m. Benton County Sheriff's Office, local fire and Columbia Basin Dive Rescue responded.
The body was recovered and identified as Peterson.
Detectives and coroners responded to investigate the scene.
BCSO reports there were no obvious signs of trauma. An autopsy has been ordered through Benton County Coroners, with hopes of determining the cause of death by next week.
Peterson's friends on scene notified her next of kin.
Kennewick Police Department will continue to investigate the missing persons case. The death will be investigated by Benton County Sheriff's Office and Coroners.
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Several agencies were called to the Lee-Volpentest Bridge on the evening of Friday, April 1.
Sources with Benton County Sheriff's Office confirmed a body was pulled from the water. It was identified as an older woman.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
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UPDATE: 10:38 p.m.
Yakima Police Department updated they were dispatched to a local store around 1 this afternoon for reports of voyeurism.
A man was allegedly taking pictures or video of women inside changing rooms without their knowledge.
YPD said they responded to voyeurism incidents throughout the week.
Reports say the suspect was seen driving away from the shop. Officers tried to stop him, but he eluded them.
Later, he was found in the West D Street apartment residence where the standoff occurred.
He was arrested on charges of voyeurism, eluding, resisting arrest and felony harassment.
UPDATE: 9:41 p.m.
Yakima Police Department was able to arrest the man barricaded in his apartment on West D Street after an hours-long standoff.
The man, who is in his 30s, threatened officers with knives while inside.
All other residents of the apartment complex were evacuated and accounted for during the standoff. West D Street was temporarily closed.
YPD was joined by Yakima County Fire Department and Yakima SWAT. CS gas was used to get the man out of his residence, which is a substance similar to tear gas.
When he left the apartment, he had knives in his hands. Police said they used less-lethal rounds from a launcher in an attempt to disarm him.
The man did not drop the knives until after a K-9 bit his arm.
He had a first-degree felony charge that got him recognized. In addition, he is now being charged with felony harassment, threatening to kill and resisting arrest.
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Dispatch warns of an active scene on the 400 block of West D Street in Yakima. People are asked to avoid the area.
Yakima Police Department confirms the scene is a standoff at a residence.
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After the release of its Sweet 16 names, the Washington State Department of Transportation relied on its constituents to decide the best name for its fourth tow plow.
The fourth plow will join Plowie McPlow Plow, Sir Plows-A-Lot and The Big Leplowski.
A survey was held all last week to narrow down the Sweet 16 to the Final Four.
On Monday, the Final Four were announced. WSDOT had people vote on Twitter until noon, April 1 on their favorite.
The results are in. WSDOT's fourth tow plow is named: Betty Whiteout!
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After two years of too much time indoors, the great outdoors has new appeal. Sunshine never felt so good. What better place to have your meeting, convention, or conference than sunny California?
With moderate temperatures all year long, the opportunities for a meeting that includes outdoor festivities and open-air venues are plentiful. Take, for example, Los Angeles. Attendees can enjoy the beach, hike, and venues like Exposition Park, with its plethora of outdoor spaces ideal for groups, or the recently renovated Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with 100,000 square feet of outdoor event space. Go up north to Sacramento, one of the state’s most walkable cities. California’s capital city is home to many murals and great farm-to-fork restaurants, most of which have outdoor seating, be it an outdoor café or secluded courtyard. Less than an hour outside the city there’s whitewater rafting.
Outdoor activities are great too for networking and team building. People go to meetings anticipating making connections. They don’t want to go home empty-handed. A casual atmosphere sets the stage for easy conversations that can lead to new business, a job, or any number of possibilities.
With bleisure travel on the rise, a California destination is also ideal for extending a business trip to include additional time in town to enjoy with family or experience a solo adventure.
For more information, contact us at https://www.visitcalifornia.com/meetings/
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These days, attendees want to feel safe and comfortable at their events. Greater Fort Lauderdale provides plenty of opportunities for planners to give their groups the benefit of peace of mind — in addition to fresh air and sunshine. Here’s a by-the-numbers glimpse into what Great Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
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Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and plentiful outdoor spaces makes this an events mecca. The nautically themed Wharf Fort Lauderdale, for example, offers 54,000 square feet of open-air event space on the banks of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale’s dining, shopping, arts and entertainment district, Riverwalk.
Every Saturday and Sunday in Hollywood, just eight miles from the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, at the mostly outdoor Yellow Green Farmers Market, visitors can experience live music, a bar called Tikis under a giant, thatched roof, and gift shops and dining options.
At the historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens on Fort Lauderdale Beach, attendees can stroll through tranquil courtyards teeming with hibiscus gardens and colorful orchids. Other venues featuring South Florida tropical landscapes include the 120-guest Living Sculpture Sanctuary, with hundred-year-old oak trees, koi ponds, and a bonsai wall, and The Bamboo Gallery, a lush, 2.5-acre event space with tiki bars and waterfalls.
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Thanks to Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 300 miles of navigable waterways, planners can treat their groups to fun activities on the water — from yacht charters exploring waterways lined with multimillion-dollar homes to romantic gondola rides on the New River to catamaran cruises on the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Connected by water to West Lake Park, the Anne Kolb Nature Center sits on about 20 acres of land along the Intracoastal Waterway and includes a 68-foot observation tower, fishing pier, nature and biking trails, and boating.
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Along Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 24-mile oceanfront coastline are eight separate beaches, each offering something special. At Pompano Beach and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, for example, groups can book bonding activities such as diving and snorkeling excursions to view stunning underwater shipwrecks and dazzling reefs. And just steps away from Deerfield Beach and Hollywood Beach’s golden sands, they’ll find a variety of restaurants and shopping.
Hotels and other venues take full advantage of the world-famous oceanfront, offering beach party events and spaces with ocean views. Two examples: The pool deck at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale can be transformed into an ocean-view reception setting, while the Pelican Grand Beach Resort’s outdoor rooftop Oceanview Terrace accommodates up to 120 guests.
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Greater Fort Lauderdale’s outdoor meeting options will grow to be even more expansive in a few years. The $1.1-billion expansion of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, expected to wrap in 2025, includes a new, six-acre waterfront plaza with numerous group event spaces. The beautifully landscaped area will feature open courtyards, an amphitheater for concerts and other entertainment, and three restaurants.
To learn more about booking your next meeting in Greater Fort Lauderdale, click the logo below.
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Louisville has been awash in accolades: Travel + Leisure named the city among the Top 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022, while Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler agreed it’s the perfect year-round destination — the travel outlets named Louisville as a top spot to visit in fall and May, respectively. And Louisville is ready to welcome all who visit, whenever they choose, with a wealth of new and upcoming hotel projects.
The Galt House, Louisville’s largest property, recently completed an $80-million renovation that reimagined guestrooms and public spaces. Meanwhile, The Cambria Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row opened in December just a half-mile away from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and TownePlace Suites Louisville Downtown, an upscale, extended-stay location, recently added 120 rooms to the neighborhood when it opened in November 2021 just steps away from all Downtown Louisville has to offer. There are even more developments on the horizon, like Bunkhouse NuLu, a 122-room property set to open in May 2023 that will fit perfectly into “New Louisville,” a neighborhood overflowing with new restaurants and bars.
We Have Liftoff
Now, Louisville is more connected to the rest of the country than ever before. Breeze Airways recently announced the first-ever direct flight from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting in May, while American Airlines will offer nonstop service from Louisville to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) beginning in June. Louisville offers 38 direct flights in total, a record high for the airport.
“We’re proud to serve as the gateway for our community and welcome visitors and guests who are coming here to experience all that we have to offer from area attractions to world-class restaurants to the region’s iconic bourbon scene,” said Dan Mann, executive director of the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Also taking flight at the airport are $400 million in exciting renovations, including the $21.7-million geothermal system project that will allow the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to save energy by using the planet’s natural temperature to control heating and cooling in the Jerry E. Abramson Terminal.
Play in Bourbon City
When visitors touch down in Bourbon City, there are plenty of ways to see (and taste) how Louisville lives up to its moniker. Louisville’s own Hillerich & Bradsby sports brand, best known for creating the official bat of Major League Baseball, has opened Barrels & Billets, a bourbon experience that allows guests to taste, blend, create, and bottle their own spirits. Located beside the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Barrels & Billets allows guests to sample six different award-winning WoodCraft bourbons before blending their own recipes.
Louisville tourists can keep the spirits flowing by stopping in at The Garden & Gun Club at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, a bespoke cocktail bar that pairs fine spirits with an intimate atmosphere. The Stitzel-Weller Distillery is a crucial part of bourbon history, as the renowned distillery has been in operation since Derby Day 1935.
And no bourbon tour of Louisville would be complete without heading to Hermitage Farm, a farm-to-table culinary experience that features Kentucky’s most sought-after bourbons and so much more. Home to thoroughbred horses — some of which have raced their way to the Winner’s Circle — Hermitage Farm offers tours, bourbon tastings, and dining experiences in its barns.
Once their bourbon tour is complete, visitors may want to explore a diversion of a different kind: Derby City Gaming, an 85,000-square-foot, $65-million gamer’s paradise. And there are more ways to play on the horizon: The facility is expanding with a new location in the heart of Downtown Louisville, set to open in 2023.
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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS — This time, Aliyah Boston and the South Carolina Gamecocks were smiling as they strutted off the court at the Final Four.
The only crying came from relief and joy, one year after a painfully opposite finish in the national semifinals.
Boston took over after halftime and finished with 23 points and 18 rebounds to back up her AP National Player of the Year award, carrying South Carolina to the NCAA championship game with a 72-59 victory over Louisville on Friday night.
“You see happy tears, happy tears, right now,” Boston said in her postgame TV interview. “I’m just thanking God we have one more game.”
Brea Beal matched her season high with 12 points and helped hold Cardinals star Hailey Van Lith to nine points on 4-for-11 shooting as the Gamecocks (34-2) delivered another stifling defensive performance and advanced to meet Connecticut, a 63-58 semifinal winner over Stanford, on Sunday night.
“Life in general, it’s going to throw tests at you. You’re going to have to pass the tests or you’re going to have to retake them,” said Coach Dawn Staley, who will try to win her second national championship with South Carolina eight months after the Hall of Famer led the U.S. team to a gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics.
Destanni Henderson scored 11 points with 3-for-6 shooting from 3-point range for South Carolina, which had a 19-5 assists advantage and improved to 13-0 this season against AP-ranked opponents.
Emily Engstler led Louisville with 18 points and nine rebounds as the Cardinals went 1 for 8 from 3-point range and were never able to find a rhythm with their half-court offense against the No. 1 overall seed in this tournament.
South Carolina, which won it all in 2017, was ousted in the semifinals last season by one point to eventual champion Stanford when Boston’s put-back attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer. The 6-foot-5 junior from the U.S. Virgin Islands has bounced right back a year later, and the Gamecocks have followed her lead.
“We knew that we’re going to be tested, and this is the hump that we need to get over,” Boston said.
Kianna Smith and Olivia Cochran each scored 14 points for the Cardinals (29-5), who were the only team in this Final Four without an NCAA championship in their trophy case. This was the program’s fourth trip to the national semifinals in coach Jeff Walz’s 15 seasons.
“You don’t ever want to say that’s your favorite team, because then all your past teams get mad at you, but I’d put this group right up there at the top,” Walz said. “It was just an absolute joy to coach.”
The Gamecocks, who were the wire-to-wire No. 1 team in the AP poll this season, squeezed their first four tournament opponents in the Greensboro Region to a bleak average of 41.2 points on their way to a fourth Final Four in the last seven years.
The Cardinals, one of the three No. 1 seeds in this Final Four, made it out of the Wichita Region without any trouble. Van Lith, the relentless sophomore guard with the perpetually flopping blond pigtails, hit the 20-point mark in each of their first four tournament games.
LOCKDOWN ON LOUISVILLE
Van Lith met her match with Beal, who had a 4-inch height advantage and shadowed her all over the court as she often does to the opponent’s most dangerous player. Van Lith, whose first basket came on a knifing drive for a layup with 1:43 left in the second quarter, had two jumpers blocked by Beal and three turnovers in the first half.
Engstler, the tough-as-nails transfer from Syracuse, helped Louisville keep Boston from getting too comfortable in the paint while Cochran helped with the muscle. Physical play can come with a price, though, and with 4.2 seconds left in the third quarter, Boston drew Engstler’s fourth foul on a putback layup and stretched the lead to 57-48 with the and-one free throw.
Engstler fouled out with 4:56 to go and had her head buried in her clenched hands on the bench as her teammates tried to console her.
“We should all leave this arena and Minneapolis with our heads held very high. I’m extremely proud of this team, and I’ve had an amazing time with them,” Engstler said.
BOSTON STRONG
After putting up 28 points and 22 rebounds in the Sweet 16 against North Carolina, Boston had plenty left for the Final Four.
Wearing her familiar vibrant braids in a bright-pink-and-purple combination, Boston helped the Gamecocks set a commanding tone early with an 11-2 lead. The Cardinals missed seven of their first eight shots from the floor.
Louisville enjoyed a 12-0 run early in the second quarter to take a short-lived three-point edge, but South Carolina simply had so much more to offer after that. Henderson’s 3-pointer gave the Gamecocks their largest lead at 51-36 midway through the third quarter, and the Cardinals were only within less than eight points for 42 seconds after that.
Boston had 15 points and 10 rebounds in the second half.
“The game just opened up,” she said. “We were able to continue to move the ball.”
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The entire South Carolina team stayed off the court during the national anthem, keeping with the Gamecocks’ practice all season. Last season, several players took a knee during the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have long contended that as long as they’re healthy together, they can compete.
On Friday night, the band was finally back together: LeBron James was tossing chalk dust in the air. Anthony Davis was leaping into the team huddle after introductions. The Big Three with Russell Westbrook got to play in concert for the first time in a month and a half.
But even fully assembled, the Lakers (31-45) couldn’t stop their slide – and the latest defeat, a 114-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, was a game they couldn’t afford to lose.
The Lakers missed six of their last eight attempts from the field, as the Pelicans surged late. The last Laker miss, an airball by James from his favorite spot from behind the 3-point arc, was a gut-punch to a shambling team that tried to gather itself for one final push with all of their key players.
James scored 38 points in his return from a sprained left ankle, and Davis added 23 points and 12 rebounds. Westbrook had a tough shooting night (5 for 15), but two critical 3-pointers kept the Lakers in it late in a game that was tight throughout.
But C.J. McCollum (32 points) and Brandon Ingram (29 points) kept the ninth-place Pelicans in the mix until late, and when the Lakers went cold, they surged. Ingram gave his team the lead on a jumper, and McCollum sealed the result with a pair of free throws with less than 10 seconds left.
Sending McCollum to the line was a tactical mistake: The Lakers screamed at Stanley Johnson to foul rookie Trey Murphy III on the Pelicans’ last possession, but Johnson simply defended, allowing New Orleans to get the ball to its most experienced shooter.
Injuries have been one of the biggest factors keeping the Lakers off-balance: James, Davis and Westbrook have still only played together in 22 games this season. But at the moment, it doesn’t look like they’ll play more than the final five of the regular season.
The San Antonio Spurs kept the pressure on the Lakers, winning the first of their back-to-back games against the tanking Portland Trail Blazers, 130-111. The Spurs own the tiebreaker, so the Lakers must finish ahead of them in the standings – a proposition made tougher by upcoming games against Denver, Phoenix and Golden State in the next week.
James was surprisingly spry after a sprained ankle that he said “felt horrible” just five nights before and seemed to be stiff during his pre-game warm-ups. But the NBA’s scoring leader showcased some early burst on a transition dunk, out-running Herb Jones to the rim.
His best period came in the third quarter, when he was 6 for 10 from the field and scored 21 points – the only time all season a Laker has scored more than 20 points in any quarter.
Making a comeback from an 18-game layoff, Davis started his night tentatively. While he dished off to teammates for three assists in his first shift, he also shot just 1 for 3 from the field. The Lakers started big with Dwight Howard at center, in part to keep Davis from the physicality of banging with Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas.
But as the evening pressed on, Davis gravitated toward the rim, giving the Lakers an inside scoring presence they’ve been missing since he got hurt just before the All-Star Break. Davis was critical down the stretch by attacking Valanciunas off the dribble, leaping into a layup and getting to the foul line in quick succession after the Pelicans cut the Lakers’ lead to one point.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
Warehouse workers cast 2,654 votes in favor of a union, giving the fledgling Amazon Labor Union enough support to pull off a victory.
According to the National Labor Relations Board, which is overseeing the process, 2,131 workers rejected the union bid. The 67 ballots that were challenged by either Amazon or the ALU were not enough to sway the outcome.
The victory was an uphill battle for the ALU, made up of former and current workers who lacked official backing from an established union and were out-gunned by the deep-pocketed retail giant.
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Warehouse workers cast 2,654 votes in favor of a union, giving the fledgling Amazon Labor Union enough support to pull off a victory.
According to the National Labor Relations Board, which is overseeing the process, 2,131 workers rejected the union bid. The 67 ballots that were challenged by either Amazon or the ALU were not enough to sway the outcome.
The victory was an uphill battle for the ALU, made up of former and current workers who lacked official backing from an established union and were out-gunned by the deep-pocketed retail giant.
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Paige Bueckers scored 14 points and UConn advanced to the national championship game with a 63-58 win over defending champion Stanford.
The Huskies will face South Carolina for the national championship on Sunday night. The Gamecocks beat Louisville 72-59 in the first game of the Final Four.
It’s UConn’s first trip to the title game since 2016, when the Huskies won the last of four straight championships.
Since then the team has suffered heartbreaking defeats in the national semifinals, losing twice in overtime.
UConn (30-5) will be seeking its 12th national championship and the Huskies have never lost in an NCAA title game.
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The great Mariners drama of the spring has slowly ceased to be dramatic.
The burning question has subtly shifted from, “Will Julio Rodriguez be on the opening-day roster?” to “How can he not be?”
I will go a step further: He’s got to be.
At least, if the Mariners are serious about maximizing their chances of making the playoffs, which should be their paramount goal considering how long it has been. They most definitely have a team to get there in 2022, but it is not so definitive that they can slow-play a guy who is proving more and more with each passing day that he belongs. And can play a major role in their quest.
Maybe it was that high, arcing tape-measure home run in Rodriguez’s very first at-bat of spring that set this in an irreversible direction. Never mind that it was a hanging slider from a pitcher destined for the minor leagues. Rodriguez showed in one fell swoop (that produced one swell loop) his prodigious talent and his knack for rising to, and above, the moment.
Or maybe it was the fact that every day of camp seems to reveal some new and intoxicating element in Rodriguez’s arsenal — surprising speed, a strong and accurate arm, an ability to hold his own in center field.
It also has cemented what we already knew, that Rodriguez possesses an “it” quality that oozes out of every pore. His quote on Thursday night, via Ryan Divish, about the emotion he showed in that night’s game speaks to his maturity: “It’s just an everyday thing for me. I like having fun. I’m living my dream. I’m playing baseball. This is what I love to do so why not do it and enjoy it. I feel there’s a lot of kids out there that are watching me play, yelling out my name. I feel I want to give them the best impression of myself that I have.”
His teammates see it, too. It was said in spring of 1989, when 19-year-old Ken Griffey Jr. wowed his way onto the team — when Seattle management really didn’t intend to put him there — that to send Griffey to the minor leagues would have alienated the clubhouse. The players knew he was ready. And I get the same vibe with Rodriguez.
No one is naïve enough to think that it’s guaranteed to go smoothly. The arguments against this move are readily apparent, and sound. Rodriguez is just 21 years old. He’s played a mere 46 games above Class A and hasn’t even touched Triple-A. Everyone saw Jarred Kelenic, a highly touted prospect in his own right, struggle mightily when he came up to the Mariners at age 21 last year, after just a very brief stint in Tacoma.
Maybe the smartest thing, as Rainiers announcer Mike Curto suggested in a tweet Friday, would be to give Rodriguez a month in Tacoma to see Triple-A pitchers who command their breaking pitches. I could see the logic in that, too.
As a counterpoint, I present Thursday night in Peoria, Arizona. Rodriguez was coming off a game Wednesday that showed off his youth. He made a baserunning gaffe (after a booming double, it must be pointed out). He struck out three times. He looked every bit of a raw 21-year-old.
And then, on Thursday, Rodriguez showed first an ability to shake off a bad game, which is an essential quality that Kelenic still must master. And then he provided the most electrifying moment of the spring — an inside-the-park home run on a drive off the wall in right-center that accentuated both his athleticism and his charisma. The Mariners are in dire need of both qualities.
Rodriguez had barely crossed the plate when Dave Sims on the ROOT Sports broadcast expressed to Mike Blowers what everyone watching no doubt was thinking: “He’s making this club, Mike! He’s making this club!”
That official decision should come soon — perhaps by the end of the weekend. But it’s hard to imagine why the Mariners would put keep putting Rodriguez in the lineup every day, mostly in center field, if they planned to run someone else out there on opening day in Minnesota next Thursday.
It’s getting harder to imagine how they can come to any other conclusion than that Rodriguez gives them their best lineup, and thus their best chance to win.
General manager Jerry Dipoto said at the outset of spring that he wouldn’t rule out the possibility of Rodriguez being so overwhelmingly impressive that the Mariners had no choice but to put him on the roster. It would seem that J-Rod has done just that, to the point that all the counterarguments — the need for more minor-league seasoning, service-time considerations — are becoming increasingly moot.
Yes, it would be a gamble, a big one, but the Mariners are at a point where a bold gamble with a huge potential payoff is warranted. Virtually everyone who has watched Rodriguez, not just this spring but throughout his career, believes they are watching a prodigy.
And prodigies deserve the chance to do special things.
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U.S. to play England, Iran in World Cup
The United States will open its return to the World Cup against the winner of a European playoff among Ukraine, Wales and Scotland, then face England and Iran in high-profile rematches of games played during tournaments of the past quarter-century.
The 15th-ranked Americans were drawn Friday to start against the European playoff winner on Nov. 21, the tournament’s opening day in Qatar. The U.S. plays No. 5 England on Nov. 25 and closes the group stage against No. 21 Iran on Nov. 29.
“It’s a good group,” U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said.
No. 39 Scotland hosts 27th-ranked Ukraine in June in a playoff delayed from March because of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. A few days later, the winner goes to No. 18 Wales, which advanced last week with a 2-1 win over Austria.
“Three strong teams,” Berhalter said. “Two pretty similar with Wales and Scotland and then one different with Ukraine. So we’re going to have to be preparing for all three.”
European club matches are scheduled for Nov. 12 and 13, so Nov. 15 is likely the first day Berhalter will have his entire roster available ahead of the opener.
“That’s the negative, is that you have very little time to prepare,” Berhalter said. “Guys will come over. They will have been playing on the weekend, and we’ll get them literally a week before the World Cup, and that’s a challenge. On the positive side, if we advance, you get a little bit more rest as you head into the next phase.”
Solo arrested on DWI, child abuse charges: Former U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside, police said.
A police report said Solo was arrested on Thursday in a shopping center parking lot in Winston-Salem and charged with driving while impaired, resisting a public officer and misdemeanor child abuse. She has been released from jail and has a court date of June 28, the report indicated.
Fernandes signs extension with Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes signed a contract extension to stay at Manchester United through at least the 2025-26 season.
Basketball
Kentucky’s Tshiebwe named AP POY
NEW ORLEANS — Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe spent an entire season relentlessly chasing and pulling down seemingly every rebound that came his way — and plenty that didn’t, too.
The 6-foot-9, 255-pound junior put up better rebounding numbers than anybody in Division I in decades. And it’s a big reason why he is The Associated Press men’s college basketball national player of the year.
Tshiebwe was the clear choice for the award announced Friday, receiving 46 of 60 votes from AP Top 25 voters. Johnny Davis, a 6-5 sophomore who averaged 19.7 points and led Wisconsin to a share of the Big Ten regular-season title, was second with 10 votes. Iowa sophomore Keegan Murray (three) and Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn (one) also earned votes.
Lloyd wins Coach of the year award: Tommy Lloyd spent 22 years as Mark Few’s right-hand man turning Gonzaga into a national powerhouse. He needed just one season to return Arizona to prominence.
Lloyd was named The Associated Press men’s college basketball coach of the year after leading the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 in his first season. He received 28 votes from a 61-person media panel that votes on the AP Top 25 to edge Providence’s Ed Cooley, who got 21 votes. No other coach got more than three.
TCU extends Dixon: TCU announced a contract extension for coach Jamie Dixon through the 2027-28 season after he led his alma mater to its first NCAA Tournament victory in 35 years.
Butler fires Jordan: Butler fired coach LaVall Jordan after two straight losing seasons and a second consecutive finish near the bottom of the Big East Conference.
Purdue’s Williams to enter draft: Purdue’s Trevion Williams has announced he will sign with an agent and enter the NBA draft.
Curry to miss rest of regular season: Golden State star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season because of a sprained ligament in his left foot.
Briefly
Baseball: MLB said that umpires will conduct in-park announcements during the replay reviews this season. ... The Dodgers acquired eight-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel from the White Sox for outfielder AJ Pollock. ... Toronto extended manager Charlie Montoyo’s contract through the 2023 season. ... Merrill Kelly agreed to an $18 million, two-year contract with Arizona that includes a club option for 2025. ... White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will serve a two-game suspension when the season starts next week. ... Mets ace Jacob DeGrom will miss major time because of inflammation in his shoulder area.
Horse racing: The Kentucky Court of Appeals rejected trainer Bob Baffert’s motion for emergency relief from a 90-day suspension.
Golf: Hinako Shibuno took a one-stroke lead at The Chevron Championship after shooting a 6-under 66. ... Ryan Palmer shot a bogey-free round of 6-under 66 at the Valero Texas Open to lead by two shots. ... Reigning Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the Valero Texas Open citing discomfort in his neck.
Tennis: No. 6 seed Casper Ruud earned a spot in the men’s final by defeating Francisco Cerundolo 6-4, 6-1. Ruud will face No. 14 Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s title match. Alcaraz defeated defending champion Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (5), 7-6 (2).
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Central Washington's started strong and just kept scoring in the first game of a home doubleheader split against Montana State Billings Friday afternoon.
The Wildcats ended up winning 28-3, posting their highest run total since setting what still stands as the GNAC record in a 31-15 win at Montana State Billings in 2010. That game featured a 14-run second inning, and this one included eight-run outbursts in the first and fourth innings.
Central Washington juniors Tyler McClain and Trevor Tripoli combined for nine hits, three doubles a home run and scored 10 runs each, tying a GNAC single-game record. Along with Tripoli, Zach Berryman, Austin Ohland and Charlie Larson all homered for the Wildcats, who led 28-1 after six innings.
Tripoli posted a team-high six RBI, closely followed by five for Berryman as part of his 3-for-7 performance. Central also drew eight walks and capitalized on five errors to score six unearned runs.
Ryan Arredondo worked around six walks to pitch six strong innings and improve to 4-1 this season. Josh Touhey kept that trend going through four shutout innings in the second game before Billings roared back for a 9-3 win.
Central's offense stood atop the GNAC in several offensive categories even before Friday's barrage. The Wildcats averaged more than six runs per game while hitting .296 with a .383 on-base percentage through 29 games.
Ohland added to his commanding conference leads in slugging percentage and RBI by going 2 for 5 with three RBI in the big win. The catcher also doubled home a run for the Wildcats in Game 2.
Billings and Central will decide the series in another doubleheader at CWU Baseball Field on Saturday.
CWU highlights — Game 1: Zach Berryman 3-7, 2b, HR, 2 runs, 5 RBI; Adam Fahsel 2-4, 2b, 3 runs, RBI; Austin Ohland 2-5, HR, 3 runs, 3 RBI; Charlie Larson 1-3, HR, 2 runs, 3 RBI; Michael Copeland 3-4, 2b, 2 runs, 3 RBI; Michael Peter 2-6, 2 runs, 2 RBI; Andrew Vankemseke 1-4, 2b, 3 runs, RBI; Tyler McClain 5-6, 2 2b, 5 runs, 2 RBI; Trevor Tripoli 4-5, 2b, HR, 6 RBI; Ryan Arredondo 6 IP, 4 K, 3 H, ER. Game 2: Fahsel 2-3 2 runs, RBI; Ohland 1-4, 2b, RBI.
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Central softball gets walk-off win
TURLOCK, Calif. — Alyssa Benthagen's two-out, two-run single gave Central Washington a 2-1 win to begin the Tournament of Champions on Friday.
Brooke Jordan's double in the previous at-bat set up the big hit for Benthagen, who leads the team with 26 RBI. The Wildcats lost to Biola 1-0 in their second game at Stanislaus State University.
Senior Isabel Womack didn't allow an earned run over six innings against Biola and struck out four with no walks.
Tournament play continues Saturday with Central (13-16) meeting Azusa Pacific at 9 a.m. and Dominican University of California at 4:30 p.m.
Highlights — Game 1: Harlee Carpenter 2-4; Brooke Jordan 2-4, 2b. Game 2: Isabel Womack 6 IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K; Makenna King 2-3, 2b; Karsyn Decker 2-3, sb.
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Central named host
Central Washington's men's rugby will host a national tournament match for the first time in school history, the College Rugby Association of America announced Friday.
The Wildcats earned a No. 4 seed and are set to face No. 5 Cal Poly in the first round of the D1A National Championships on April 9 at Tomlinson Stadium. A win would earn Central a semifinal matchup against No. 1 California on April 16.
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On the Market: 2-bedroom Freeport home for sale for $175,000
Address: 2578 Royal Oaks Drive, Freeport
Description: This home comes with two bedrooms and 2,112 square feet of living space. The living room has hardwood floors while the dining room and kitchen have a new tile floor. The kitchen also comes with hickory cabinets, a skylight, and a large deck. The main bedroom comes with a full bath, office, walk-in closet, and patio door to the deck.
Asking price: $175,000
More:On the Market: 4-bedroom Freeport home for sale for $225,000
Realtor: Aubra Palermo, 815-297-1778, Re/Max Property Source
About this series
On the Market features a unique property for sale in the area. Have a property you’d like to see featured? Email online@rrstar.com and put “On the Market” in the subject line.
Shaquil Manigault: smanigault@gannett.com; @RRstarShaquil
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