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‘Sins from the past’ Accused


sexual
felons
indicted
How the FBI cracked a
child exploitation ring
Anthony Borrelli
Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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Some of the men were “hunters.”


Some were “talkers.”
And others on this team of alleged
sexual felons who pretended to be teen
boys — fooling victims by playing re-
corded web videos of a minor chatting
— were “loopers.”
Using an online social media plat-
form, nine men in eight states alleged-
ly had clear divisions of labor and
worked together to entice teenage girls
to engage in sexual acts on camera, ac-
cording to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The victims thought they were ex-
TCE pollution, spanning 300 acres of Endicott, started under IBM’s microelectronics campus, which is now owned by changing intimate banter with teenage
Huron Real Estate Associates. IBM has spent more than $70 million on the cleanup. FILE PHOTO boys, authorities said.
The nine men are accused of target-
ing girls who were minors several

Industrial legacy leaves pollution in S. Tier times a week in the scam dating back

See EXPLOITATION, Page 10A

I
Tom Wilber Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin | USA TODAY NETWORK

n 1977, the Elmira School District paid one dollar for an abandoned industrial site on which

How a push
to build a new high school. z Even at a buck, this was no bargain. z The property, brokered
through the Southern Tier Economic Growth Agency, was polluted from more than a centu-
ry of heavy industry. Yet another generation would pass with countless questions about
health risks and exposure before officials took a closer look. z Recent testing at the school, on to cut costs
South Main Street, confirms problems ignored long ago remain a very real problem today.
at surgery
The story of Elmira High School is similar to thou-
sands of sites statewide, including shopping centers, centers led
to deaths
residential neighborhoods and municipal water dis-
tricts.
They all are still managing often invisible risks from
chemical hazards from a bygone era.
More than 30 sites in Chemung, Broome and Tomp- Christina Jewett and Mark Alesia
kins counties represent public health or environmental Kaiser Health News and Indianapolis Star
USA TODAY NETWORK
threats, according to a Press & Sun-Bulletin/presscon-
nects.com review of the state’s database of Superfund
and brownfield sites. The surgery went fine. Her doctors
More than two-thirds of those involve TCE, a toxic left for the day. Four hours later, Pauli-
and carcinogenic industrial solvent used liberally na Tam started gasping for air.
through much of the 20th century as a cleaning agent Internal bleeding was cutting off
and grease stripper for products ranging from printed her windpipe, a well-known complica-
circuit boards to railroad locomotives. tion of the spine surgery she had un-
Whether due to errors in judgment, willful ignorance dergone.
or sheer naivete, chemical hazards were disposed of in But a Medicare inspection report
the pre-regulatory era by dumping or flushing. Little says nobody who remained on duty
thought was given to chronic spills from leaking indus- that evening at the Northern California
trial systems and leach fields. surgery center knew what to do.
Today, the results are hitting home. Nearly 1,000 res- In desperation, a nurse did some-
idences, businesses and public buildings in the South- thing that would not happen in a hos-
ern Tier have been fitted with systems to prevent vapor pital.
intrusion. More affected properties near the old and of- She dialed 911.
ten forgotten industrial sites are being found every By the time an ambulance delivered
year. Tam to the emergency room, the 58-
In Elmira, contractors last summer removed more year-old mother of three was lifeless.
than 6,500 tons of soil tainted by PCBs and other chem- If Tam had been operated on at a
ical hazards from under the school’s tennis courts and hospital, a few simple steps could have
south parking lot. Contaminated soil under the east Demolition of the polluted Remington Rand factory saved her life.
cleared the way for the Elmira High School in the late
See POLLUTION, Page 8A 1970s. FILE PHOTO See SURGERIES, Page 12A

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A LIFE LIVED

JC woman loved fast food, family


George Basler
Correspondent
Special to Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
USA TODAY NETWORK

For many years, as they were growing


up, Dorothy E. Wilson and her two
grandchildren had a regular Friday rou-
tine. She would pick up the children af-
ter school, and they would head to Mc-
Donald’s for food and conversation.
Dorothy loved the hamburgers, but
more importantly the weekly outings
were a way to catch up and stay in touch.
“It was the best part of the week. It
was Friday and Grandma,” Lauren Koffs,
her granddaughter, remembered.
The McDonald’s runs were just one
sign of how the Johnson City woman
put family at the top of the list of what
she valued, those who knew her said.
“You know the stereotypical image of
a grandmother as someone in the kitch-
en, always making people happy. Well,
that was my grandma,” Koffs said. “She
was sort of an ordinary, extraordinary
person.”

Popular and social

Dorothy, who died Jan. 25 at age 95,


grew up on Andrews Avenue on Bing-
hamton’s East Side. Her father was an
engineer on the D&H Railroad while her
mother took care of the home and
helped raise Dorothy and her half-sister
and half-brother (Dorothy’s father had
remarried after his first wife’s death.)
From any early age, Dorothy looked
on life with a positive attitude. “Oh, my
goodness, she loved to have a good Dorothy Wilson, 95, of Johnson City, died Jan. 25. PROVIDED PHOTO
time,” Bobbie Reynolds, one of her
nieces, said.
‘She was one of the funniest people I included the words, “Yes we checked, One of her graduation gifts was a her only child, said. But any regrets were
knew,” her granddaughter added. “She it’s official,” in Dorothy’s obituary. nurse’s watch. But that plan went on the counterbalanced by a marriage that was
liked to find the humor in any given situ- As a child, Dorothy raised a pet pig, shelf when she married her husband, long and loving.
ation.” Toby, at her Andrews Avenue home. As John, shortly after high school. John One story about their courtship has
For example, there was the notation a teenager, she was “popular and social” worked at Drybeck’s and Kroehler’s fur- been in the family for years. Call it the
that Dorothy wrote at the top of her own while a student at Binghamton’s old niture stores while Dorothy took a job at spaghetti supper fiasco. Before their
obituary when she prepared it years be- North High School, Reynolds said. She Ansco, a photographic company in marriage, Dorothy cooked dinner to
fore her death. Find the best vault avail- played the French horn in the orchestra Binghamton. show off her cooking skills to her beau.
able and “make sure I’m dead,” the note and was an officer with the Delta Gam- At some point in her life, her mother But things went wrong when she
advised family members, who remem- ma Delta sorority. may have had some regrets about set-
bered the advice years later when they Dorothy’s career goal was nursing. ting aside a nursing career, Kathie Koffs, See WILSON, Page 4A

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Wilson Cards were another passion. Dorothy


would gather with friends and family for
regular games of penny ante poker and
Continued from Page 3A rummy.
“A lot of the family bonding we had
grabbed a cup of what she thought was was over the dining room table playing
cheese to sprinkle on top of the spaghet- cards,” Jon Koffs said, remembering
ti, only to discover later it was laundry how his grandmother would tell jokes
soap. and family stories.
“Dad ate it and still married her,” “We couldn’t figure it out, but some-
Koffs said with a laugh. how she always won,” her granddaugh-
Mutual respect is what kept her par- ter added with a laugh.
ents together for 40 years, Koffs added. The card games would continue into
They enjoyed traveling and bowling. Dorothy’s 90s. Friends would bring her
Summer vacations in Kennebunkport, favorite meal — by then a Burger King
Maine were an annual family tradition. Whopper — and desserts that Dorothy
John was the forceful, but caring, disci- would sneak a taste of, even though she
plinarian while Dorothy was a calming was diabetic.
influence. She remained “as sharp as a tack,”
“She knew how to get her point Reynolds, her niece, said. And she al-
across without having to yell,” her ways wanted to win.
grandson, Jon Koffs, said. Although Dorothy’s health declined
Tragically, their marriage ended pre- in later years, she continued to live in
maturely in 1986 when John died sud- the 17 Shelby St. house that she and her
denly at age 67 from an aneurysm, or husband had moved into in 1950. Even
heart attack. The death happened while while in a wheelchair, she made a point
the couple, and John’s mother, were of dancing at Jon’s wedding. That’s an-
driving to Florida for baseball spring other special memory.
training. He slumped over the steering Her mother should be remembered
wheel and couldn’t be revived. as someone with a kind heart and a lot
“It hit my mother hard. She could of compassion, Kathie Koffs said.
never go to the hospital to visit people or Dorothy Wilson, 95, of Johnson City, died Jan. 25. PROVIDED PHOTOS Her death means “it won’t be the
go to funerals. It brought back too many same anymore,” Jon Koffs added. “All
memories of losing him,” Kathie Koffs the good memories I have of Bingham-
said. “She went out of her way to be there ton started with her.”
for all of us,” her daughter said. Dorothy Wilson was predeceased by
Family times Her granddaughter and grandson re- her mother and father, Susan and Wil-
membered an example of this. During liam Doolittle; husband, John Wilson;
Dorothy’s career at Ansco lasted their annual Maine sojourns, Dorothy sister, Marian (Gerry) Shaw; brother, Al-
some 40 years. One of her jobs was mak- would be the only adult to stay in the len (Muriel) Doolittle; sister-in-law, Do-
ing metal casings for 35-millimeter film. freezing cold Atlantic Ocean for as long ris Hughes; cousin and wife, Thomas
The work required precision which suit- as the two children wanted to frolic in (Ruth) Doolittle. She is survived by her
ed Dorothy just fine because she was a the water. Those are good memories, daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen
precise and exact person, those who Jon Koffs said. (Richard) Koffs; two grandchildren,
knew her said. Family members remembered other Lauren Koffs and Jonathan (Melissa)
She had a strong work ethic and was examples as well. Christmas was a spe- Koffs; two great grandchildren, Stepha-
a likable person who made many While working at Ansco, Wilson cial holiday time. Dorothy would fill the nie and Clayton Koffs; brother-in-law,
friends, Bill Coughlin, her supervisor for developed a passion for bowling. house with nutcracker dolls and a Ike Hughes; beloved nieces, Barbara
many years, said. Christmas village, featuring 26 houses, Reynolds, June Illsley and Sue (Robert)
While at Ansco, Dorothy was a mem- a church and other assorted buildings. Fitzgerald; several great nieces and
ber of a women’s bowling team. She and could work overtime in a factory and Each piece had to be arranged just so. nephews; long time friends and care-
her husband also bowled in double’s still take care of her family and house, givers, Mary B., Keesa and all her crew,
leagues. The sport became a passion for and be a champion bowler,” her grand- A spirited life Maria and Anthony.
her, and Dorothy garnered her share of daughter said. In A Life Lived, we honor the lives of
trophies. A display case, kept by the The annual summer trips to Maine Her mother was always enthusiastic those who've recently passed away in
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Pollution
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parking lot will be excavated and


trucked to hazardous waste landfills
this summer. The final phase of the
cleanup, under the school track and
playing field, is yet to be scheduled.
TCE fumes penetrating the school’s
foundation were detected in the build-
ing at the state safety threshold or
slightly below before a special system
was installed in 2014 to vent them from
beneath the property. Today, indoor air
tests are performed regularly to ensure
the system is working.
“These are sins from the past,” said
Andy Patros, a longtime Elmira resident
who was a teenager when plans for the
high school were announced. “We were
excited to have a brand new school, but
we were just kids. So we didn’t know.”
What Patros didn’t know, others sus-
pected. Patros remembers the reaction
of his future father-in-law who worked
at the plant when it was Remington
Rand, a business machine manufactur-
ing empire: “‘They’re going to build a
school there? They’re going to have to
take out a lot of dirt.’”
That assessment turned out to be Longtime Hillcrest resident Tom Tiffany was a driving force in the Hillcrest Environmental Action Team (HEAT), which
prophetic 40 years later. worked with state officials to understand and clean TCE pollution in his neighborhood. KATE COLLINS/STAFF PHOTO
The recent rush of work at the school
represents “an abundance of caution”
corresponding with capital improve- cially recognize chronic exposure to
ments that could not be done without even low doses of TCE raises risks of
disturbing the pollution, district super- cancer and birth defects.
intendent Hillary Austin said in a recent Quantifying the extent and impact of
interview. “The building is safe for peo- its legacy at any given waste site, how-
ple to be in. I want people to know that.” ever, remains a challenge. Although the
Remington Rand’s successor, Unisys, state budgets $100 million a year for
is responsible for the cleanup. Company cleanups of all polluted sites, there are
spokesman Kevin Krueger declined to no state or federal budget dollars ded-
discuss costs, but said Unisys will abide icated exclusively to TCE pollution. Pri-
by terms spelled out in a consent order vate companies under orders to clean
negotiated with the state Department of legacy sites are not required to disclose
Environmental Conservation in 2014. expenses.
“We realize our liability and we are step- Nationally, the cost of addressing
ping up,” Krueger said. TCE pollution is running into the “tens
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) of billions,” with no comprehensive list
and trichloroethylene (TCE) are com- or method to prioritize or assess sites,
mon 20th century pollutants. Exposure according to Lenny Siegel, director of
to either can cause a range of ailments the Center for Public Environmental
from nerve damage to cancer. Oversight, a nonprofit organization that
Company, school and health officials facilitates public participation in
cite findings by state and federal agen- brownfield and Superfund cleanups.
cies published in 2003 showing “no ap- Meanwhile, dramatic cuts proposed
parent public health hazard” at the El- to federal programs would shift even
mira school because people are not like- Sean Shumaker developed leukemia when he was 8 and died in 2012. His mother more of the burden to states with lim-
ly to come in contact with the buried suspects TCE made him sick. They lived in Hillcrest. PROVIDED PHOTO ited budgets.
chemical hazards. “What we’ve seen in many places is
While the conclusion of the study — the threat of vapor intrusion is discov-
prompted by concerns over cancer rates groundwater tables drifting into build- Components LLC, after Purolator exca- ered and addressed only when redevel-
of students and alumni — was a relief ings, a danger known as “vapor intru- vated and removed 461 buried drums in opment occurs,” Seigel said.
for the school community, its findings sion.” the spring of 1992, according to DEC rec- However, the discovery of vapor in-
also left a nagging doubt. Overall, statis- More than 600 Broome County ords. trusion came with fear of life in the
tics showed no unusual patterns of can- homes near the former IBM site in Endi- EPA technicians have already tested Broome County communities of Endi-
cers, with the exception of an unex- cott and CAE Electronics in Hillcrest about 200 nearby buildings and in- cott and Hillcrest.
plained spike in testicular cancer were among the frontier of vapor intru- stalled venting systems in more than 40
among students and recent graduates sion discoveries in 2001. of them. Lessons from the past
from 1997 to 2000. IBM paid more than $14 million to Similar investigations continue in
Patros’s son, Tom, was one of the tes- settle claims related to the pollution Tompkins County neighborhoods. The Parents in certain areas of Broome
ticular cancer cases. Although he was hazard, and more than $70 million largest, in the South Hill portion of Itha- County near industrial sites became
successfully treated, it was a harrowing cleaning its former circuit board plant — ca, covers 100 acres with a vast industri- concerned when a seemingly dispro-
ordeal. now the Huron Campus — and nearby al legacy beginning with Morse Indus- portionate number of children were
“Who knows what caused it?” Patros, residential area. trial Corp. in 1906. stricken with cancer in the 1990s.
a former Chemung County legislator, re- Hundreds of millions in state, federal Hazards here, according to DEC rec- Their fears were not imagined. Sub-
cently reflected. “But this is the ques- and private dollars are spent on others ords, began with machines without drip sequent studies by the Department of
tion that stays with us.” investigations statewide. pans used to manufacture automotive Health and the Centers for Disease Con-
Today, the TCE legacy is better un- components and power transmission trol found unusual spikes in leukemia
‘It’s personal’ derstood, although far from solved. Reg- equipment. In the mid-20th century, and other cancers among children in
ulators continue to uncover new haz- when Borg-Warner Corp. operated the Hillcrest and the Town of Union, as well
A harbinger of bad news at the school ards as they realize the scope of vapor plant, it was common practice to clean as heart defects among some children in
and elsewhere turned up in 1980 when intrusion across the Southern Tier. oil from the floors with solvents and the Town of Union.
tests showed TCE pollution, eventually “It’s changed the way we do things,” flush the mess into the floor drains and Childhood cancer is a unique and ur-
traced to a Westinghouse Electric Corp. said Martin Brand, deputy commission- leaky sewer pipes. gent flag. Children are not likely to
manufacturing plant, had breached two er of the state’s remediation program. More than 60 homes north and west smoke or work in factories. In their short
public wells serving the Elmira water “It wasn’t a pathway we traditionally in- of the plant have been fitted with vapor lives, they are less likely to have moved
system. vestigated. Now it’s part of the process.” mitigation systems, yet work to clean from place to place with different expo-
In 1994, a municipal drinking water The process has changed. And so has residual pollution from the path of the sure risks. They are not expected to get
well on Sullivan Street was fitted with the public’s stake with pollution. What sewer line along East Spencer Street has cancer associated with aging, and their
an “air stripper,” an aeration system that once was thought of as a threat to out- been stalled due to easement issues small bodies are more vulnerable to the
runs non-stop to purge TCE from the door water, air and soil now is a threat to with the city of Ithaca, according to the ill effects of pollution.
water. But the Kentucky Avenue well people’s living rooms. “It’s a little less DEC file. Although falling short of identifying
field, which ended up on the federal En- abstract when people learn about vapor Less than two miles south, DEC offi- a causal relationship with pollution,
vironmental Protection Agency’s “na- coming into their home,” Brand said. cials continue efforts to pinpoint statistical analysis by state and federal
tional priorities list ” of the most pollut- “It’s personal.” boundaries of a toxic plume from the health officials suggested some 14 child-
ed sites in the country, still remains off Addressing pollution that has former Ithaca Gun Factory. Systems hood cancer cases in the vicinity of pol-
line while the cleanup continues. worked its way onto private property have been installed to vent TCE fumes luted sites in Hillcrest and the Town of
The scenario is sadly common has proven a difficult task. Funds are from under at least eight nearby resi- Union were not likely due to chance
throughout the Southern Tier’s heavily limited. Records are scarce. Sometimes dences. alone.
industrialized river valleys. investigators are welcomed. Other In Broome County, officials are evalu- Regardless of the uncertainty about
In Broome County, cleanup of Ves- times, not. ating boundaries of a TCE plume near their cause, the cancers became a po-
tal’s drinking water Well 1-1 is also ongo- “When we determine where we want the Lowes parking lot in Vestal. Evi- tent rallying point for communities and
ing, after it, too, was added to the EPA’s to go in the community, our responsibil- dence to date suggests the plume is not elected officials urging more aggressive
national priorities list and decommis- ity is to reach out to property owners,” affecting nearby buildings, according to action on solvent pollution that had
sioned in 1990. The most recent phase said Michael Basile, a public affairs offi- Mike Ryan, assistant director of remedi- long been taken for granted at CAE Elec-
includes a $14.5 million project to re- cial with the federal Environmental Pro- ation for the DEC. But it could limit fu- tronics and Triple City Metal Finishing
move contaminated soil and thermally tection Agency. “Sometimes there is re- ture development in that part of the ma- in Hillcrest, and at IBM in Endicott.
treat the ground at Stage Road, an in- luctance to give us access ... ‘You’re from jor retail hub. Tom Tiffany, a resident of Hillcrest, a
dustrial area near the town’s rail trail. A the government and you want to come community in the Town of Fenton, was
review of the effectiveness of the clean- onto my property and drill a hole in my Cancer threat on the front line of that fight.
up is due this spring. cellar floor? No thank you’.” “The biggest lesson? Get informed,”
Two other Vestal wells and four other The problem tends to be compound- TCE is a pernicious polluter — sink- Tiffany said recently. “Work together
water systems collectively serving ed in rental properties, where migrant ing into the water table, sticking to soil, and find experts if necessary. If we don’t
about 80,000 residents in Broome populations are generally unaware of resisting cleanup and producing fumes learn from our past we are bound to re-
County municipalities of Endicott, the issue and absentee landlords may that move up through the ground and peat our mistakes.”
Johnson City, Kirkwood and Conklin be unmotivated to cooperate. into buildings. News of multiple cases of sick and
also depend on air strippers to safe- In coming weeks, 50 property own- As industry leaders began to recog- dying children in the community was
guard against TCE contamination. ers south of a federal Superfund Site in nize how toxic the solvent was, TCE fell both tragic and galvanizing.
While the impact of TCE on water Elmira Heights will get such letters from from widespread use in the late 20th Beth Shumaker, whose son Sean de-
supplies emerged in the late 1980s, it the EPA seeking access to properties. century. veloped leukemia when he was 8, was at
would take 30 more years before health Extensive TCE contamination was Yet it would take the federal govern- ground zero of the crises. She suspected
officials would discover another hazard: found flowing from the former Purolator ment — facing strong resistance from
TCE fumes from polluted soil and Products site, now owned by Motor the chemical lobby — until 2015 to offi- Continued on next page
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TCE made Sean sick. But the Shumakers


— Beth, her husband Andy, Sean and his
two brothers, Stephen and Matt — didn’t
abandon their Hillcrest home.
“The sense of community was so
strong,” Beth recalled recently. “It was
our home, and we loved it there.”
Residents formed their own commit-
tee, the Hillcrest Environmental Action
Team (HEAT), to study the highly tech-
nical factors at play, and to have a voice
in the investigation and cleanup. It be-
gan with knowing what questions to ask.
Shelves in the tiny neighborhood li-
brary were crowded with technical re-
ports from the DEC, Department of
Health and contractors testing the
sources of pollution at CAE Link and Tri-
ple Cities Metal Finishing. To help deci-
pher them, the group enlisted Bruce Old-
field, a science professor at nearby
Broome Community College. They edu-
cated themselves about “risk factors,”
“statistical significance,” “ground water
gradients” and “sub-slab depressuriza-
tion.”
With stakes mounting, the DEC and
state and federal health officials began
regular meetings with HEAT to discuss
testing schedules and cleanup plans.
Sean, who would become a public
face of the toll of childhood cancer and
the bravery of family and victims, was
treated with grueling chemotherapy, and
later radiation treatment. After suffering
a relapse, he died in 2012, but not before
attaining life goals of graduating from Elmira High School was built on a polluted site once used by Remington Rand. The company’s successor, Unisys Corp. is
Chenango Valley Highs School and earn- working with school officials to clean hazards outside and under the building. KATE COLLINS/STAFF PHOTO
ing a degree at SUNY Broome.
Beth and Andy recently sold their
house in Hillcrest and moved to the pacts to people living near or over an un- mitigation.” anything but problematic.”
country to pursue their own dream. Al- told number of undocumented sites re- More tests are scheduled to begin this She later learned the dump was used
though Beth believes TCE is still a threat main mysteries. spring, Mahar added. by the City of Ithaca before modern envi-
in her old community, she has no regrets. “Many sites are not in the system, be- Hang, who characterized the investi- ronmental regulations. “This was like
“Sean taught me that you have to live cause the system has fallen apart,” said gations as “token and ineffective,” be- the wild west of dumping,” she said.
without fear and regret,” she said. Walter Hang, head of Toxics Targeting, lieves officials have conveniently ig- “Anybody could dump anything they
Today, the Hillcrest cleanup has pro- an Ithaca business that compiles and nored the dump to allow development, wanted here, no questions asked. Now
gressed. Every three or four months, a sells environmental data to real estate including a Lowes built on the opposite it’s difficult to get anyone here to speak
DEC vehicle pulls up and a technician stakeholders and governments looking side of the trailer park from Wegmans. of it.”
collects a sample from a monitoring well to develop sites. He pointed to pipes venting gases from She doesn’t dig there anymore.
in Tiffany’s front yard, a sight that has Hang, a prominent activist and stri- the landfill under the Lowes parking lot, Trailer park owner Elline Weiner con-
become as innocuous as a meter man. dent DEC critic, recently walked along which are absent in the trailer park. firmed that residents are advised to
Along the sidewalk, vents poke incon- the banks of a creek that exposed a cross “They’ll just keep testing here and plant in raised beds rather than dig in the
spicuously above pitched roofs and brick section of an old municipal dump in the there, without really accomplishing any- soil. But she dismissed concerns that the
chimneys, releasing vapors sucked from city of Ithaca. Rusted drums, a crushed thing,” he said. area posed health risks. “They [the DEC]
below foundations by motors quieter car and other industrial detritus hang The trailer park community consists have tested here since 2000 and found
than a whisper. from the bank and are visible from the mostly of seniors. They enjoy potluck nothing,” she said.
It will take years more before the TCE west end of Wegmans parking lot, look- dinners at the community hall, and In February, Herkowitz received a fact
pollution is completely gone, but the ing east across the stream. strolling over a foot bridge spanning the sheet in the mail notifying her of upcom-
sources have been eliminated and tests Directly above the dirt-covered de- creek bed to the nearby Wegmans. ing tests to determine whether the site is
in dozens of monitoring wells along tree- bris, rows of mobile homes, colorful and Esther Herkowitz, a 10-year resident affecting groundwater, although the sta-
lined sidewalks show residual levels in well-kept, line the streets of Nates Floral of the park, likes the convenience, the af- tus of the dump and results of previous
groundwater levels continue to fall as life Estates. fordability and the neighbors. Her con- investigations are not listed on the
goes on in the neighborhood In 2015 and 2016, state officials under- cerns about the dump, however, began state’s registry of hazardous waste sites
took “a limited investigation” to deter- shortly after she moved in and encoun- or potential sites.
‘Wild West of dumping’ mine if vapors from the landfill were be- tered its unidentified contents a few Herkowitz is glad to see action, al-
ing released into the Estates, DEC inches below the soil when trying to though she believes it’s long overdue. “I
While sites like Hillcrest and Elmira spokesman Sean Mahar said in a recent plant her beloved rose bushes. think this never would have happened in
High School have a relatively robust rec- email. Tests showed vapor concentra- “I’ve been told ‘don’t plant vegetables.’ a higher rent area,” she added.
ord of investigation, pollution and im- tions “at levels that would not require she said. “Don’t think that this soil is

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mary elections will be held on Thurs- tious Diseases in Washington.
day, Sept. 13, this year after Gov. An- Demand for a universal vaccine es-
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State lawmakers voted last month years.
to move the primary date from Sept. 11 “I’ve made a universal influenza
because of the possible conflict some vaccine one of my top priorities,” Fauci
voters may have had voting on the an- told the Cincinnati Enquirer. He also is
niversary of 9/11 and the Jewish holi- scheduled to testify before Congress
day of Rosh Hashanah. this month about the push. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six
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out comment. with a gradually improving version of
In passing the bill, lawmakers said the vaccine,” Fauci said. “It will be a
they hoped that more New York resi- long time before we have a vaccine soon,” he said. “I think we’ve been very al authorities make an educated guess
dents would be able to take part in the that covers every single potential successful with the annual vaccine. But about what flu strain will circulate the
voting process. strain of flu. But before we get there, because (flu) changes and shifts every next season. Based on that guess, drug
State law calls for primary elections we’ll have universal influenza vaccine year, we haven’t been able to find a uni- makers manufacture seasonal vaccines
to be held on the first Tuesday after the 1.0 that will cover some major strains, versal target. That universal target is to meet that year’s flu. Sometimes, they
first Monday of September. and we’ll get that in five years or so. desirable, but not on the immediate ho- guess right, and the vaccine’s effective-
The date change will be for this year Then a few years later, we’ll have uni- rizon.” ness approaches 65 percent. This year’s
only. versal influenza vaccine 2.0.” Influenza is a wily creature, with doz- seasonal vaccine, however, didn’t land a
Any communication to voters Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum, a University ens of varieties. The strains take turns heavy punch and delivered only 35 per-
through the mail will include a notice of Cincinnati Health infectious-dis- predominating every season, which is cent effectiveness against all flu strains.
of the changed date for the election in ease specialist who closely watches Oct. 1 to March 30. This year, a fierce But even with low effectiveness, the
bold capital letters. flu, said he doesn’t want the distant version called H3N2 took hold, and by flu shot can cut your risk of getting flu
The September primary includes all possibility of a universal vaccine to early January, the illness was wide- and can help reduce the severity if you
state offices on the ballot this year, in- dissuade people from getting the year- spread and severe in all 50 states. The get sick. Plus, the more people who get
cluding governor and all 213 state law- ly shot. effect was particularly hard on children; the flu shot, no matter the effectiveness,
makers. “It’s what we need, but it is proba- by mid-February, nearly 100 children the more the population is protected
There’s a separate primary for U.S. bly a while away yet, so I don’t think had died of flu. against infection from the virus.
House seats on June 26. it’s something we’re going to get very In the late winter of every year, feder-
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Exploitation ership role was evident from the group’s


conversations online. He allegedly act-
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Surgeries surgery center “discharged Abbygail too


early because a snow storm was moving
into the area.”
Continued from Page 1A Abbygail turned blue in the car on the
way home. Her mother said she raced
But like hundreds of thousands of into an emergency room, shouting for
other patients each year, Tam went to help, her toddler in her arms.
one of the nation’s more than 5,600 sur- “She never woke up,” Aldridge said
gery centers. tearfully in an interview.
Such centers started nearly 50 years
ago as low-cost alternatives for minor At-risk patients
surgeries. They now outnumber hospi-
tals as federal regulators have signed off Because surgery centers have less
on an ever-widening array of outpatient safety equipment and staffing than hos-
procedures in an effort to cut federal pitals, industry leaders stress the im-
health care costs. portance of selecting patients healthy
Thousands of times a year, these enough to fare well. Their predictions,
centers call 911 as patients have compli- though, are not always correct.
cations ranging from minor to fatal. Yet Abbygail had sleep apnea, an irregu-
no one knows how many people die as a lar heartbeat and was very heavy for her
result, because no national authority age, according to the lawsuit.
tracks the tragic outcomes. An investi- The lawsuit says Abbygail’s risk fac-
gation by Kaiser Health News and the tors “were documented and known by
USA TODAY NETWORK has discovered the Defendants,” including the doctor. It
that more than 260 patients have died said the toddler should have been oper-
since 2013 after in-and-out procedures ated on “in an inpatient setting under
at surgery centers across the country. hospital care and monitored overnight.”
Dozens — some as young as 2 — have Michael Marsh performed Abbygail’s
perished after routine operations, such tonsillectomy at Executive Park Surgery
as colonoscopies and tonsillectomies. Center in Fort Smith, Ark.
Reporters examined autopsy records, The surgery center’s lawyer declined
legal filings and more than 12,000 state to comment. The doctor’s lawyer did not
and Medicare inspection records, and return email and voice messages. In
interviewed dozens of doctors, health Lydia VanVeldhuizen sits in her brother, Reuben’s, old room at their home in court documents responding to the
policy experts and patients throughout Oskaloosa, Iowa. MICHAEL ZAMORA/THE REGISTER VIA USA TODAY NETWORK lawsuit, Marsh and the center denied
the industry, in the most extensive ex- wrongdoing.
amination of these records to date. In the court filing, Marsh said the
The investigation revealed: push the envelope on how much can be The surgery center boom toddler’s injuries were “the natural pro-
z Surgery centers have steadily ex- done in outpatient centers. “It’s impor- gression” of her illness. Executive Park
panded their business by taking on in- tant to realize that surgery centers are 1988 Surgery Center said in a court filing that
creasingly risky surgeries. At least 14 not hospitals,” he said. “They have dif- Surgery centers Annual revenue “no action on their part ... was a proxi-
patients have died after complex spinal ferent resources, different equipment.” $5 billion mate cause of any damages or injury”
surgeries such as those that federal reg- The first surgery center in the U.S. The case was settled.
$4 billion
ulators at Medicare recently approved opened in Phoenix in 1970, a place In at least 25 cases, surgery centers
for surgery centers. Even as the risks of where, for $90, a child could receive an $3 billion
opened their doors to ailing and fragile
doing such surgeries off a hospital cam- incision to relieve pressure on the inner patients who died after simple proce-
pus can be great, so is the reward. Doc- ear, The Arizona Republic reported at $2 billion dures such as tonsillectomies, retinal
tors who own a share of the center can the time. Taking such minor procedures 1,000 repairs or colonoscopies, KHN and the
earn their own fee and a cut of the facil- out of hospitals reduced the cost for pa- $1 billion USA TODAY NETWORK found.
ity’s fee, a meaningful sum for opera- tients and insurers because surgery $300M
tions that can cost $100,000 or more. centers don’t require the same level of A widening niche
z Medicare requires surgery centers staffing or lifesaving equipment. 2015
to line up a local hospital to take their Today, surgery centers outnumber Such tragedies rarely find their way
Surgery centers Annual revenue
patients when emergencies arise. In ru- hospitals and perform scores of proce- 5,475 into the discussion when Medicare de-
$5 billion
ral areas, centers can be 15 or more miles dures with approval from Medicare. cides whether to approve new proce-
away. Even when the hospital is close, The expansion came despite linger- $4.1B dures at surgery centers.
$4 billion
20 to 30 minutes can pass between a 911 ing safety concerns. In 2007, Medicare Take spinal surgery. Until 2015,
call and arrival at an ER. noted that surgery centers “have neither $3 billion Medicare wouldn’t pay for it at surgery
z Some centers are accused of over- patient safety standards consistent centers. Then, the industry’s trade as-
looking high-risk health problems and with those in place for hospitals, nor are $2 billion sociation encouraged a letter-writing
treat patients who experts say should be they required to have the trained staff campaign from surgery centers across
$1 billion
operated on only in hospitals, if at all. At and equipment needed to provide the the nation.
least 25 people with underlying medical breadth of intensity of care.” Some pro- In an email, a Medicare spokeswom-
conditions have left surgery centers and cedures are “unsafe” to be handled at SOURCE: MedPac Report to the Congress: Medicare
an said the agency opened the spine
died within minutes or days, including surgery centers, the report concluded. Payment Policy, covering several years proposal to the public and received no
an Ohio woman with out-of-control The explosive growth of surgery cen- JIM SERGENT/USA TODAY comments suggesting the procedures
blood pressure, a 49-year-old West Vir- ters — which receive $4.1 billion a year would pose a threat to Medicare pa-
ginia man awaiting a heart transplant from Medicare — has taken place under shock hearts back into rhythm. tients. Medicare approved 10 spine-sur-
and several children with sleep apnea. circumstances some medical experts When emergency crews arrive, sur- gery codes to be billed at surgery centers
z Some centers risk lives by skimping consider unseemly. Federal law allows gery centers are not always prepared to starting in 2015 and added more spinal
on training or lifesaving equipment. surgery center doctors — unlike others receive them. procedures for 2017.
Others have sent patients home before — to steer patients to facilities they own In Florida, paramedics who rushed to By 2017, at least 14 patients had died
they were fully recovered. On their rather than the full-service hospital a surgery center after its usual operating after such surgeries.
drives home, shocked family members down the street. In some cases, doing so hours found a locked door while a pa- Paulina Tam’s death at Fremont Sur-
in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Georgia could increase the risk to a patient but tient inside gasped for breath. The 55- gery Center is documented in court and
discovered their loved ones were not double a physician’s profits. year-old remains in a vegetative state. EMS records and in a Medicare report
asleep but on the verge of death. Sur- Medicare advised centers to transfer In 2016, paramedics arrived at West that concluded the center “failed to pro-
gery centers have been criticized in patients to hospitals when emergencies Lakes Surgery Center in Iowa as staff vide a safe environment for surgery.”
cases where staff didn’t have the tools to arise. Only a third of surgery centers tried to revive 12-year-old Reuben Van Upper-spine surgeries like Tam’s on
open a difficult airway or skills to save a participate in a voluntary effort to re- Veldhuizen after he experienced com- April 7, 2014, come with a risk of suffo-
patient from bleeding to death. port how often that happens. They sent plications during a tonsillectomy, ac- cation for at least 24 hours, according to
Most operations in surgery centers at least 7,000 patients to the hospital in cording to a Medicare inspection report. the Medicare inspection report. Yet,
go off without a hitch. And surgery car- the year that ended in September 2017, a One paramedic told state inspectors when Tam stopped breathing, the only
ries risk, no matter where it’s done. KHN analysis of surgery center industry she had to ask who was in charge of the doctor present was a digestive health
But Kaiser Health News and the USA data shows. Not all survive the trip. resuscitation efforts. No one replied, the specialist, the inspection report shows.
TODAY NETWORK found more than a James Long, 56, died after surgery in report says. The boy made it to the hos- Medical experts say the first step in
dozen cases where the absence of a Colorado center in 2014. His family pital 37 minutes after the surgery center helping such patients is removing the
trained staff or emergency equipment was shocked that the center called 911. called 911. He was pronounced dead. surgical staples so pooled blood can dis-
appears to have put patients in peril. “In the 21st century in the USA, a doc- In court records responding to a law- perse. In Tam’s case, staff tried and failed
And in cases similar to Tam’s, pa- tor doing a surgery on a patient has to suit filed by the family, the surgery cen- to insert a breathing tube through her
tients who had surgery in the upper call 911?” said Robin Long, his ex-wife, ter and anesthesiologist said Reuben’s mouth and into her airway, the inspec-
spine have been sent home too soon, who did not sue the center. “Give me a death was a result of “pre-existing con- tion report shows. A last-ditch remedy
with the risk of suffocation looming. break. … It’s just absolutely ignorant.” ditions, acts of others, or conditions would have been to punch a hole through
In 2008, a 35-year-old Oregon father over which (Defendants) had no control the front of her throat, but the gastroen-
of three struggled for air, pounding the or responsibility.” terologist later told an inspector that he
car roof in frustration while his wife “was not prepared” to do so.
sped him to a hospital. A Dallas man col- ‘She never woke up’ The inability to perform the suffoca-
lapsed in his father’s arms waiting for an “In the 21st century in the USA, a tion-rescue maneuver, the inspection
ambulance in 2011. Another Oregon man doctor doing a surgery on a patient While the thrum of a hospital con- report says, amounted to the center’s
began to suffocate in his living room the has to call 911?” tinues through the night, some surgery “failure to ensure patient safety.”
night of his upper-spine surgery in 2014. center doctors keep bankers’ hours. From the time a nurse called 911, it
Robin Long
A San Diego man gasped “like a fish,” his That means patients whose surgeries took 24 minutes to get Tam to the near-
wife recalled, as they waited for an am- Ex-husband James Long, 56, died after surgery end later in the day are sometimes left in est hospital, EMS records show. She ar-
in a Colorado center in 2014
bulance on April 28, 2016. the care of one or two nurses for up to rived without a pulse.
None survived. 23 hours. Some patients have been sent The center did not return calls and
Many in the health care field — from Not always prepared home to grapple with complications on denied wrongdoing in a legal filing.
doctors to private insurance companies their own. Tam’s surgeon declined to discuss the
to Medicare — have dismissed the Patients enter hospitals with heart at- Spinal surgery patient McArthur Ro- case but filed records in court saying
mounting deaths as medical anomalies tacks, gunshot wounds and traumatic berson, 60, lost more than a quart of Tam’s “carelessness and negligence”
beyond the control of physicians. injuries. The doctors and nurses become blood during the operation and strug- caused her death. The case reached a
Responding to lawsuits around the skilled at saving lives in emergencies. gled to breathe after surgery, his family confidential settlement.
nation, surgery centers have argued Doctors in surgery centers may excel said in a lawsuit. He died on the way After Tam’s death, the center told
that fatal complications were among at the procedures they perform most of- home. Medicare inspectors that a qualified
the known outcomes of such surgeries. ten. But the centers aren’t always pre- If he “had been observed in a hospital doctor would stay on-site after all up-
Two centers blamed patients for negli- pared and sometimes struggle in a cri- overnight,” said Daniel Silcox, a spine per-spine cases.
gence in their own deaths. sis, according to a review of Medicare surgeon in Atlanta and expert for the Nancy Epstein, chief of neurosurgi-
“There is nothing distinct or different records and more than 70 lawsuits. family in their lawsuit, “his death would cal and spine care at New York Univer-
about the surgery center model that Health inspectors working on behalf not have occurred.” sity Winthrop Hospital, said surgery
makes the provision of health care any of Medicare have discovered 230 lapses The surgery center denied wrongdo- centers doing delicate work near the
more dangerous than anywhere else,” in rescue equipment or training regula- ing in the case, which reached a confi- spinal cord in a same-day procedure is
said Bill Prentice, chief executive of the tions at surgery centers since 2015. dential settlement in 2017. “pretty revolting.” But she said the cen-
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. A center in California had empty oxy- Cecilia Aldridge said she also felt as if ters are making so much money — “reel-
But Kenneth Rothfield, a physician gen tanks. One operating on children in the surgery center staff was rushing her ing it in hand over fist” — that the dan-
and board member of the Physician-Pa- Arkansas didn’t have a pediatric trache- out the door after her 2-year-old daugh- gers are being ignored.
tient Alliance for Health & Safety, said otomy set to restore breathing. Another ter’s tonsil surgery in Arkansas in 2015. “Medically, it should not be tolerat-
many surgery centers and physicians lacked pediatric defibrillator pads to A lawsuit filed by the parents said the ed,” she said. “But it is.”
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Opinion
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Neill Borowski, Executive Editor
Chris Kocher, Engagement Editor

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NY should pass the Child Victims Act


The trauma of childhood sexual abuse can fester Albany lawmakers should pass this measure. The no role, potentially involving employees long retired,
and grow well into adulthood. toll that childhood sexual abuse takes on people across dead or infirm, based on information long lost, if it ever
Yet perpetrators of this heinous crime can escape our state demands it. Adult survivors of childhood existed,” the state’s Catholic Conference said in budget
punishment in New York state if the statute of limita- sexual abuse have higher rates of problems with sub- testimony last month.
tions for child sex abuse crimes runs out before a vic- stance abuse, depression, suicide attempts and eating Our legal system places the burden of proof on the
tim reports it. disorders. accuser, not the defendant. As such, any argument
This shameful scenario happens far too often, be- By passing the Child Victims Act, New York would against this worthy legislation that is based on hard-
cause the majority of people who were sexually join seven other states who have already passed simi- ship for the defense falls flat. Such arguments also
abused as children suffer in silence and never report it. lar legislation. Sadly, versions of this bill have made raise the suspicion that opponents are more worried
For those who do speak up, it can be years or even dec- the rounds in Albany for decades, but none has ever about their pockets than allowing victims of childhood
ades before they find the strength to do so. made it through the Assembly and the Senate. This sexual abuse the opportunity to seek some modicum
The Child Victims Act attempts to give those who must change. of justice.
endured childhood sexual abuse a chance to seek jus- Opponents of the current legislation have ex- When it comes to childhood sexual abuse, we
tice. If approved, the legislation would raise the stat- pressed particular concern that the one-year window should not be concerned about the inconvenience and
ute of limitations on child sexual abuse crimes to age for people previously restricted from coming forward potential hit to the bank account that institutions
28 in criminal cases and age 50 in civil cases. The act would create an overwhelming deluge of cases. might face. Instead, we should take measures to help
also would create a one-year window for survivors “This extraordinary provision would force institu- survivors of childhood sexual abuse find solace.
previously restricted from coming forward because of tions to defend alleged conduct decades ago about This editorial originally appeared in the Rochester
their age to sue their accusers. which they have no knowledge, and in which they had Democrat and Chronicle.

Find out what


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for office
Your Turn
Lisa Strahley
Guest Columnist

There are more than a half-million elected offices


in the United States, ranging from a town clerk to the
president of the United States.
Broome County has several hundred such offices,
ranging from town assessor, supervisor, mayor, high-
way superintendent and village or school board trus-
tee to county legislator, county executive, state As-
sembly member and state senator. If you decided to
run for these offices, would you know what to do?
You can get a sense of what running for office en-
tails at our annual workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 10 at SUNY Broome Community College in
Decker Health Sciences Building Room 201.
This year’s workshop puts more emphasis on the
whole range of elected positions, rather than just the Binghamton City Hall FILE PHOTO

Imagine GOP tax


“glamour” seats like those of the local state legisla-
tors, major mayors, the county executive and the
county legislature. The workshop also will include a
special session for women interested in running for
elected office.
The workshop schedule is set up as follows:

cuts at local level


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snacks.
z 9 to 10:10 a.m.: A bipartisan Roundtable Discus-
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fice in Broome County.
z 10:15 to noon: Learn the nuts and bolts of getting
on the ballot and running a campaign. This session
will also include short presentations on submitting
petitions and financial reports, fundraising, and the Your Turn
use of print materials, websites and social media.
Tarik Abdelazim
We need to stop counting the
z Noon to 1:10 p.m.: Light lunch and an opportunity
to talk to political party representatives of your Guest columnist
pennies we individually save and
choice, including Republicans, Democrats, Working start fighting for a public
Families and the Green Party. investment plan that promises a
z 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.: A series of short presentations With the GOP tax bill passed last year, and Donald
on campaign ethics, how to understand budgets, Trump’s federal budget proposal released in Febru- vibrant, just, and safe future for all.
preparing for public office prior to running, listening ary, we now have clear view of the Republican’s ap-
to your constituents after the campaign, and the citi- proach to governance: a dangerous and harmful one- pact city finances, the mayor will have to quietly re-
zen retreat from democracy and the road back. two punch that abandons the common good. structure every other aspect of the city budget.
z 2:50 to 3:50 p.m.: A “Run Sister Run” roundtable First, the GOP tax scam: a regressive overhaul of The First Ward Senior Center will be open on odd
of women who have run for office and what they have our tax system that disproportionately rewards the days only. All pools but Rec Park will be closed. Sum-
learned. billionaire class and wealthy corporations. The plan mer youth programs will be eliminated. Road repairs
This event is sponsored by the SUNY Broome Cen- starves the Treasury of future tax revenues, which and demolitions will slow down. Monday’s yard waste
ter for Civic Engagement, the college’s Student As- will harm the health and well-being of our citizens collection will be eliminated. The fire department’s
sembly and the college’s History/Philosophy/Social and threaten the safety and vitality of our communi- ambulance service, which assists all residents re-
Sciences Department. ties. gardless of insurance coverage, will be eliminated.
People who wish to sign up in advance may call the Second, Trump’s proposed 2019 budget: It boosts When this other half of the story emerges, my
college’s Continuing Education office at 607-778- already excessive military spending to record levels guess is the good citizens of Binghamton will be out-
5012 and enroll in CS086-01: “So You Want to Run for and guts virtually everything else to help pay for his raged.
Political Office and Make a Difference.” We would es- massive tax cuts to the super wealthy. Seriously, would you agree with a city budget that
pecially encourage high school students, college stu- This is a recipe for disaster. Still not sure? Consider offered a small tax decrease (and a larger one to Bing-
dents, young people and women to attend. such an approach at the local level. hamton’s wealthiest), promised major expansion of
Even if running for office is not in your immediate Suppose Binghamton’s mayor were to make two the police department, but gutted virtually all other
plans, understanding what a candidate does is worth major fiscal policy decisions this year. departments that deliver services we all rely on, and
finding out, and you may decide to work on an up- “The Parlor City Trickle Down Act,” the mayor ex- slashed programs that serve our seniors, youths and
coming campaign. Democracy is always a work in plains, will have two elements. First, every property most vulnerable?
progress, but for it to work at solving the great prob- owner will receive a 5 percent reduction in their prop- If you’d oppose these reckless policies at the local
lems of our times, it requires a critical mass of en- erty tax bills. The second element, less publicized, level, then why support the GOP’s harmful policies at
gaged citizens. Newcomers and old hands are equally will grant any property with an assessed value of the federal level: temporary, small tax cuts for most
encouraged to attend, and there is no cost. more than $250,000 an additional tax break of 15 per- Americans; permanent, large tax cuts for the billion-
For more information, contact Lisa Strahley at cent. aire class and corporate America; massive increases
strahleyla@sunybroome.edu or Doug Garnar at When critics point out how the tax bill favors Bing- in defense spending; and harsh cuts to Medicare, Me-
garnardc@sunybroome.edu. hamton’s wealthiest, the mayor will organize press dicaid, housing, food stamps, public health and so on.
Lisa Strahley is the coordinator of civic engage- events of elderly and first-time homeowners to praise We need to stop counting the pennies we individ-
ment at SUNY Broome Community College. the 5 percent tax relief. In time, polls will show major- ually save and start fighting for a public investment
ity support for the cut. plan that promises a vibrant, just, and safe future for
The second major policy decision, “Make Bing- all.
hamton Safe Again Act,” will be a multi-million-dollar Have we really given up on the idea that we all do
investment in public safety, increasing the number of better when we all do better?
COMING MONDAY
police from 130 to 160. No matter how irrational, this Tarik Abdelazim is a Binghamton resident and the
Readers react to Rep. Claudia Tenney’s comment policy will be a grand slam. former Democratic and Working Families Party can-
that many mass murderers become Democrats. However, because both policies significantly im- didate for Binghamton mayor.
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LETTERS: THE GUN DEBATE


Dick’s did the right thing If continuing to enjoy my hobby/ad- ject that, of and by itself, can do noth- Stop the NRA at the voting booth
diction is causing innocent people (of all ing. When operated by a responsible,
Hooray for Dick’s Sporting Goods! ages) to get killed, I’d get a new hobby. law-abiding citizen, it is a means of A church in Texas, a concert in Vegas,
Their announcement to no longer to And, yes, I own and use firearms. transportation. In the hands of an indi- a baseball field in D.C., a school in Flori-
sell automatic weapons, and buyers HAL FISCHBECK vidual with no regard for human life or da. Enough is enough! This madness
have to be at least 21 is just so needed. ENDWELL law, it can be used as a deadly weapon. has to stop.
Let’s hope more stores will follow their When a terrorist uses a motor vehicle The purpose of government is to pro-
lead. Gun control considerations to create chaos, there is no outcry to ban tect its people. That is why we have po-
Our gun laws are totally outdated. vehicles. This is because people ac- lice, fire departments and an army. The
Just think what type of guns were avail- I would like those who are advocating knowledge that it was the terrorist, not government has failed us miserably
able when the Second Amendment was gun control to consider a few things. the object, that created the mayhem. with gun control. Congress has done
grafted. You had to reload after every The suggested causes are access to The same holds true with guns. Our nothing because they are afraid of the
shot. No other country lets an 18-year- guns, desire for fame and notoriety, focus should be on the killers, not the NRA.
old buy a machine gun legally. In Israel, mental illness, expectations not being objects they use to kill. Only then will vi- Let me tell you, there are far more
you have to be 27 and get tested every met and lack of conflict resolution skills. olence be brought under control. It is an parents and grandparents than NRA
four years. And no machine guns, just The gun is inert. Guns don’t cause peo- old, and some say trite, adage, but true, members that want their children to
like Australia. ple to kill. It is the human who has de- that “Guns don’t kill people, people kill come home safe from school. These par-
It is just common sense, what other cided to solve their problem with vio- people.” ents and grandparents have to register
countries do. What use does a machine lence on others, not the gun. RODNEY JEWETT to vote and show up to vote. If a candi-
gun have? Now on to marching to demand gun JOHNSON CITY date has a A rating with the NRA, he or
UTE LOEFFLER control. If your real goal is to help, you she should be voted out of office. They
BINGHAMTON can donate time to mental health clin- Trump needs to reverse course are not part of the solution. They are the
ics, provide support to the family of the problem. Stay mad and vote no to the
Cycle of violence continues students killed, learn how to recognize In the shooting in Florida, 17 people NRA.
and support students who show they died. In a previous shooting in Las Ve- EILEEN ROWLEY
After every mass shooting in the U.S., are having trouble adjusting to the so- gas, 58 died and 527 were wounded. In BINGHAMTON
Republican politicians — among them cial or academic demands of school, both attacks, semiautomatic weapons
Rep. Claudia Tenney —automatically educate yourself on the how people fare with large-capacity gun clips designed Use NRA funds to fight violence
take the following steps: in countries where their guns have been for the military were used.
1. Pretend to be shocked that such a taken, and stand up against bullies . President Donald Trump’s assertion Rep. Tom Reed should be an honor-
thing could have happened. There is a segment of society where that arming people with their own guns able representative of the state of New
2. Shed crocodile tears. guns symbolize honor, mastery over na- would deter shootings is not rational. At York and do anything in his power to
3. Cynically send their “thoughts and ture and individual self-sufficiency. We the shooting in Las Vegas at an outdoor close loopholes in gun laws and refine
prayers” to the victims’ families. own our fathers’ and grandfathers’ music concert, it wouldn’t have mat- the system.
4. Declare that now is not the time to guns. We fought wars for our freedom. tered if everyone in the crowd was It’s my understanding that the NRA
discuss gun control. Families hunted to put food on the table. armed, since the shooter was in a motel has spent over $20,000 toward Repre-
5. Say we need to enforce existing We have been taught to “stand” for our- room thousands of yards away. sentative Reed’s campaigns. I think it
gun laws rather than enact new ones. selves and to help others when needed. On Feb. 28, 2017, President Trump by would be a great idea for him to donate a
6. Wrongly blame gun violence on The thought of killing for the sake of kill- executive order rolled back a regulation portion of that toward fighting against
video games and movies. ing is abhorrent to us. by former President Barack Obama that gun violence and reminding people of
7. Confuse discussions of gun control CYNTHIA GARLITZ forbade the mentally ill from owning the responsibility that comes along with
by arguing about the definition of “as- APALACHIN guns. During the Republican Presiden- owning a firearm.
sault rifles.” tial primary, then-candidate Trump Finally, with the tragedy in Florida
8. And lamely hide behind the Sec- Several ways to make us safer urged his followers to “knock the crap and recent threats/incidents in the
ond Amendment. out of ” protesters. This, and his equat- Southern Tier and upstate, I ask that
They follow this routine so consis- I would like to respond to a Feb. 19 let- ing of neo-Nazis and the KKK with those Representative Reed help calm our fears
tently and so often — 30 times since the ter by Joe Paris . who protest them made it inevitable by letting his constituents know that he
New Year — they have become parodies Mr. Paris stated that in view of all that violence would soon follow. is committed to protecting us as a peo-
of themselves. Yet the routine is effec- these horrible mass shootings recently It is time for President Trump to fi- ple — as New Yorkers, not just the ideol-
tive in that it normalizes gun violence. It and in the past, nothing can be done. He nally show some positive leadership in- ogies of an organization.
also enables Republicans to delay tak- states, “What can be done? Outlaw stead of sowing discord. Recent polls HUNTER SMITH
ing meaningful action on gun control guns? Impossible. Arm everyone? Just show that he can draw a large majority CANDOR
until after the furor from a mass shoot- as bad. ... That’s the price we pay for our of Americans together by drafting sen-
ing has died down, by which time they Constitutional rights.” sible gun control laws that outlaw mil- Teachers can’t be armed guards
can get away with doing nothing. But by Please, there are several ways to itary-style semiautomatic weapons be-
doing nothing, they allow the senseless make our schools, malls, churches, our fore the recent shootings become even Whoever says teachers should be
slaughter to go on and on. country safer. First of all, we need uni- more commonplace. equipped with guns has obviously never
THOMAS BESOM versal background checks with at least a NICK MANCINI been a teacher, knows nothing about
BINGHAMTON 14-day waiting periods — at gun stores ENDWELL teaching, nor has ever considered how
and gun shows, no exceptions. We need incompatible the purpose of a gun is to
I’d give up firearms for safety mental health tests with each purchase Don’t turn schools into ‘Wild West’ the commitment, dedication and un-
as well. We need to ban AR-15s and all derstanding teachers have to their pro-
We have a gun addiction problem in other military-style assault rifles, and Regarding the arming of teachers as a fession and the safety of their students.
America. It is not just a school safety ban “bump stock” sales or other conver- measure to stem the tide of gun violence How is a teacher suddenly to shift
problem; it exposes all types of groups sion products that make assault rifles in our schools, it is my belief, as a retired from being a paragon of creativity to be-
and our freedom to enjoy their activ- into a “tommy” gun. teacher, that our collective efforts as ing a destructive machine? Do you, the
ities. No one is saying that we should educators should be geared toward the politician, the NRA supporter, the mem-
The only reason for AR-15 assault- throw out the Second Amendment; we prevention of these tragedies — that ber of the New York Sheriffs’ Associa-
style weapons in the U.S. is for pleasure have the right to “bear arms,” but getting teachers, administrators, social workers tion, or you 44 percent of Americans
shooting or a mind-warped stockpiling rid of guns and rifles that can fire hun- and counselors make every effort to en- who think teachers should be equipped
for one side or the other of an insurrec- dreds of rounds and kill innocent people sure that not a single human soul is with guns, see the conflict this would
tion. The style itself feeds a “spray lead” in a matter of minutes is just common “slipping through the cracks.” create for teachers?
mindset and thrill, but it is a major fac- sense. And if our politicians can’t pass We have now learned that at least If you shake your head and say “no,”
tor in the killing of innocents. The pro- legislation to help solve these problems four resource officers in Parkland, Flori- then please take a few moments to talk
duction and sale of them should be end- with gun control, they need to be voted da, who were trained for this very night- with your favorite teacher. Ask your
ed and a buy-back program instituted. out of office this November. mare, stayed outside rather than con- teacher what effect the constant and in-
Allow continued availability of semi- GERALD GRAHAME front the shooter. If those who have stant access to a loaded gun in the class-
automatic hunting rifles, but limit the ENDWELL spent their lives preparing, practicing room would have on her or his ability to
magazines capacities. and training for such an event “froze” be creative in order to teach values and
The time a mass killer is most vulner- A gun is just an object when that moment was upon them, how subject material.
able is when changing magazines. could we possibly think that classroom To require teachers to simultaneous-
Large-capacity magazines should be A gun is an inanimate object that, of teachers (all of whom have dedicated ly be armed guards and respected tutors
bought back and/or exchanged for and by itself, can do nothing. In the their lives to a very different mission) of our children is the most political and
small-capacity ones. After a transition hands of a responsible, law-abiding citi- would be equipped to take them on? industry-motivated travesty ever put
period, having a “mass shooter capaci- zen, it is a tool used for hunting, target I have grave concerns that if we pur- forth in the guise of public safety. And if
ty” magazine should have a stiff penalty. shooting and, in some cases, self-de- sue this “Wild West” path as a remedy, you don’t believe me, ask a teacher!
If you read the Second Amendment fense. In the hands of an individual with the results will be catastrophic, and the R.W. WHITE
you will find it reads more like a 1700s no regard for human life or law, it can be human carnage multiplied. OWEGO
draft notice than an encouragement of used as a deadly weapon. JOHN PERRICONE
the U.S. to become a shooting gallery. A motor vehicle is an inanimate ob- ENDWELL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Downtown can do better use would not be for a university library $237,000 can buy a beautiful home in Thanks to M-E students
than library annex annex (aka warehouse). the best neighborhoods in the area. I for fire station artwork
Instead, Binghamton, and maybe just don’t get it.
Binghamton University is looking to along with the university, should be It’s amazing how politicians throw I am a life member and recently re-
relocate its library annex to a former looking at other uses and development common sense out the window when tired fire police captain of the Endwell
U.S. Postal building on Chenango Street for the property. Uses that would be they are spending other people’s money. Fire Department. I was an active fire-
in downtown Binghamton. As defined, a more beneficial to the community. Uses My only other question is how do I get fighter and fire police officer for 27
library annex is a storage facility (or that will provide housing, jobs, shop- on this list for one of these units? years. I am still active with the depart-
warehouse) for low-use library materi- ping or even recreational uses for the GEORGE EDWARDS ment, and I have spent many mornings
als. residents of Binghamton. JOHNSON CITY trying my best to stay in shape using our
On the surface, this might appear to ROBERT POTOCHNIAK workout room at our Station 1 in the
be good for Binghamton, but with the ENDWELL ‘Beauty and the Beast’ early-morning hours before work.
growing interest in downtown, the lack was amazing With the recent renovation of a rest-
of developable property and the short- Housing development room and shower on the second floor
age of housing, the question of whether cost too high Bravo to the cast, musicians, artists next to the gym, the room was a mess for
this is the highest and best use for the and behind-the-scenes participants of several months. But now it is open, and
property rises to the surface. In response to Mayor David’s an- Vestal High School's amazing Friday due to the generosity and creativity of
The Appraisal Institute defines high- nouncement to spending $4.5 million night performance of “Beauty and the the Maine-Endwell Art Club, we are in-
est and best use as follows: “The reason- for a 19-unit housing development for Beast”! spired by the creations they are making
ably probable and legal use of vacant the homeless, am I the only person do- It was professionally done, and the on our formerly dingy walls.
land or an improved property that is ing the math for this project? That’s lead actress has a mesmerizing voice. So Thanks so much to all of the volun-
physically possible, appropriately sup- nearly $237,000 per unit. much talent in one high school! It was teers. As I ride the bike, lift my weights
ported, financially feasible, and that re- I believe everyone deserves a warm, truly worth seeing. and do my stretching, I will look up and
sults in the highest value.” safe, comfortable place to live, but this KARAN KOZLOW see the love from the students and staff
In looking at the property in those cost structure is outrageous. Are these JOHNSON CITY who have given us a terrific gift. All of us
terms, and looking at the needs of units in Binghamton or Manhattan? who use the workout room thank you!
downtown Binghamton, it would be a There has to be a better way to use F. WALTON ROPER III
fair assertion that the highest and best these funds to help more individuals. ENDWELL
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Endwell woman wins tennis award


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Maggie Gilroy
Binghamton Press &
Sun-Bulletin

In January, Endwell resident Laurie


Bowen received the 2017 Tennis Wom-
an of the Year Award at the Eastern sec-
tion of the United States Tennis Associ-
ation’s annual awards dinner at the
Renaissance Westchester Hotel, near
White Plains. Seton Catholic Central took home first
Since 1999, Bowen has been the tour- place in Division B at the Regional
nament director of the Levene Gouldin Science Olympiad competition on
& Thompson Tennis Challenger. Bowen Feb. 10.
serves in the position on a year-round
volunteer basis annually.
“Laurie Bowen has played an impor- Cord Cooperative. She also has taught
tant role in helping us ful- as an adjust professor at Davis College
fill our mission of grow- in Johnson City. Chase has previously
ing the sport of tennis, worked as a professional counselor for
specifically in Bingham- the Christian Counseling Center in
ton and the Western New Johnson City and served as the execu-
York region,” said Jenny tive director of the Pregnancy Crisis
Schnitzer, executive di- Center in Wichita, Kansas. ... Seton
Laurie rector and chief opera- Since 1999, Laurie Bowen has served as the tournament director of the Levene Catholic Central takes first place in
Bowen tions officer of USTA Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger. PROVIDED PHOTOS Science Olympiad: The regional Sci-
Eastern, in a statement. ence Olympiad competition was held on
“We can’t thank her enough for her gen- Feb. 10. Seton Catholic Central took
erosity and dedication to the tourna- it for the first time. permanent fixture in USTA League ten- home first place in Division B (middle
ment in Binghamton. Her love of tennis “I didn’t know a thing about tennis,” nis. school). The team, coached by science
is contagious, and we are beyond proud Bowen said in a statement. “I just went She has captained many teams, even teacher Linda Garbade, will represent
to have her on our court.” and played and immediately liked it. It when she was injured and could not the region at the state competition in
Bowen founded Tennis Charities of was also nice to socialize with every- physically play herself. April.
Binghamton Inc., which raises tens of one.These tennis parties would take “I don’t know another person in this ... Johnson City charity basketball
thousands of dollars each year from lo- place once, sometimes twice a year. My world who would do the amount of work game to benefit Traci’s Hope: Johnson
cal businesses and philanthropies to playing was limited to these infrequent that Laurie does putting this tourna- City High School’s annual Athletes 2
run the event. Bowen also facilitates the events with my co-workers. I always ment together for no salary,” said Bo- Athletes (A2A) charity basketball game
trading of goods and services, which looked forward to it, though.” wen’s friend Elaine Andrejko.She has will benefit Traci’s Hope this year. The
helps offset the $224,000 needed to She soon joined more competitive known Bowen for about 25 years, as a game, which pits the K-8 staff against
host the tournament. tennis circles, and her instructor, Fran- league teammate and a fellow volunteer the high school staff in friendly compe-
“This is a year-round job, and it truly cine Stein, helped Bowen and others of the Challenger event. tition, was scheduled for March 1 at
is a labor of love,” Bowen said in a state- form a tennis team. “She will do whatever she has to, to Johnson City High School. The event is
ment. Bowen and her team joined a league get the job done,” Andrejko said. now in its eighth year. A2A is a non-
For 10 years, Bowen taught in the in Pennsylvania, traveling for hours to Ross Corners Christian Academy profit organization currently run by 22
Monroe-Woodbury school district in play their matches in Scranton and Al- names new school administrator des- Johnson City High School students un-
Orange County. Following her teaching lentown. ignate: The Ross Corners Christian der the supervision of high school busi-
career, Bowen worked with the United “Our team played matches against Academy Board of Directors named ness teacher Joseph Schieve and teach-
States Postal Service in Chenango these Pennsylvania girls, and we actu- Jennifer Chase as the school’s school ing assistant Matthew Zelesnikar. Since
Bridge for 22 years. ally won the league,” Bowen said in a administrator designate. She will suc- 2011, A2A has raised approximately
It was through her teaching career statement. “Needless to say, they were ceed Toby Wyse as the school adminis- $50,000 through ticket sales, raffles,
that Bowen was introduced to tennis. not thrilled about New Yorkers infiltrat- trator after his retirement at the end of door prizes, 50/50, A2A merchandise
She was invited by her fellow teachers to ing their territory.” the 2017-18 school year. She currently and concessions.
their annual tennis party when she tried Bowen and her teammates became a serves as the director of the Braided Follow @MaggieGilroy on Twitter

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Molinaro expected to run for governor


Joseph Spector “Marc is deeply grateful and humbled mo, who is seeking a third term in No-
Albany Bureau by the support; there will be no formal vember, county leaders said.
USA TODAY NETWORK
announcement today,” said the spokes- While Molinaro won the straw poll, it
man, David Catalfamo. was just a fraction of the total 435 dele-
ALBANY – Dutchess County Execu- Molinaro won the straw poll with 55 gates who will convene in May to nomi-
tive Marc Molinaro plans to seek the Re- votes to 23 votes for Syracuse Sen. John nate the party’s gubernatorial candidate.
publican nomination for governor after DeFrancisco. Joe Holland, a former aide
handily winning a straw poll of GOP lead- under Gov. George Pataki, got five votes, Who’s in?
ers Friday. according to the state party.
Molinaro attended a closed-door DeFrancisco said he was undeterred
meeting of county GOP leaders in Sarato- Support for Molinaro by the straw poll and Molinaro’s looming
ga, walking away with a convincing vic- entrance into the race.
tory in an informal survey of chairmen Former Erie County Executive Joel DeFrancisco appeared to be frontrun-
and delegates. Giambra dropped his bid for the GOP ner for the party’s nod before Molinaro’s Dutchess County Executive Marc
State GOP chairman Ed Cox then told nomination Thursday, but plans to seek a change of heart. Molinaro’s announcement makes him
reporters Molinaro announced to the third-party nomination. “Senator DeFrancisco is running full the third Republican candidate in the
leaders he will run for governor, making Molinaro, 42, of Tivoli, was elected steam ahead toward the nomination,” race to run against Democratic Gov.
him the third Republican candidate in the Dutchess County executive in 2011 after said Bill O’Reilly, a spokesman for De- Andrew Cuomo.
race to run against Democratic Gov. An- serving in the state Assembly from 2007 Francisco’s campaign. “We were happy SETH HARRISON/USA TODAY NETWORK
drew Cuomo. through 2011. He was first elected to office to be at the event in Saratoga, but it has
“He announced he was running — at age 18 to the Tivoli village board. no bearing on the race whatsoever. Our
loud and clear,” Cox told the USA Today The support was a quick turnaround job is to keep taking the fight to Andrew long record in Albany, while they said
Network’s Albany Bureau. for Molinaro, who in January said he Cuomo. That’s all that matters.” Molinaro has had a strong résumé as a
He added, “As a prominent county ex- would not run for governor. Several major GOP chairmen, includ- county executive.
ecutive, he has been very successful in a But he continued to be encouraged to ing in Suffolk, Erie and Monroe counties, If Molinaro were to win the nomina-
major county.” enter the race by supporters and said in appear poised to back Molinaro, which tion, it would be the second county exec-
A Molinaro campaign spokesman recent week that he was reconsidering. would help his case at the convention. utive from the Hudson Valley to chal-
would only say no announcement was He attended Friday’s meeting vowing Some leaders have expressed concern lenge Cuomo. He beat then-Westchester
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Double Taxation
Q Are stock dividends really
taxed twice? — C.K.,
Richmond, California

A They are, indeed.


To understand how, imagine
that the Tattoo Advertising Co.
Fool’s School $300 million, they might recom-
mend (based on the company’s
My Dumbest Investment The Motley Fool Take
(ticker: YOWCH) generates $100
million in sales, and after subtracting
Where Stocks needs) that it sell 10 percent of its
business as stock, issuing 1 million
Hurt by Dollars and Cents
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which gets taxed. The U.S. federal it’s announced that the company is
If you’ve ever wondered where Years ago, a co-worker came into If you’re looking for stocks
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35 percent and was reduced to 21 bling to buy shares, the bank might how he was making lots of money the Chinese tech sector is a great
nation: Imagine the Home Surgery
percent starting in 2018. Many com- increase the opening price, while with an investment adviser who was starting point. One of the world’s
Kits Co., which aims to offer opera-
panies shield much of their income, a lack of interest could cause the buying and selling stocks for him. fastest-growing economies, China
tions that can be performed
with some paying an effective rate price to be lowered — or Home Not long after, I sent this “adviser” features an expanding middle class
in the comfort of your
in the single digits — or lower! Surgery Kits might even postpone my money, and he assured me he and increasing internet engage-
home. It will start small,
Tattoo Advertising can do many or cancel the offering. was investing it to make me rich. ment. A particularly appealing Chi-
but to grow, it will need to I later discovered the adviser was nese tech stock is Tencent Hold-
things with its post-tax earnings. It If all goes as planned, $30 million
hire more employees and buy more just trading frequently and racking ings (NASDAQ: TCEHY).
can buy more equipment, hire more will be generated. The investment
equipment. For that, it needs cash. up some very high brokerage fees. It’s the largest video-game
workers, pay dividends to sharehold- bank will typically keep about 7
Home Surgery Kits can get that I didn’t even know what invest- publisher worldwide, generating
ers, buy back and retire some of its percent, a hefty sum, for its ser-
cash in several ways. It can borrow ing on margin was, but he had me more than $10 billion in revenue
own shares (which boosts the value vices, and Home Surgery Kits will doing it, and soon I was getting from games last year. Hit titles
money from a bank. It can issue
of remaining shares) and so on. Any get the rest. From now on, people notices that my stocks were being such as “League of Legends” are
bonds, which involves borrowing
dividends it pays, though, are gener- will buy and sell Home Surgery sold to cover losses as various racking up hundreds of millions
money from individuals or institu-
ally considered taxable income for Kits (ticker: OUCHH) shares from stocks were going down. of monthly active users and
tions and promising to pay them
shareholders. That’s how dividends one another on the market, typically It was a very expensive lesson. I demonstrating longevity that’s
back with interest. It can find some
get taxed twice. through brokerages. Home Surgery learned there are questionable advis- the envy of competitors. Its
wealthy people or companies inter- ers who don’t have your best interest “Honor of Kings” is China’s
The double taxation is why some Kits will not receive any more pro-
ested in investing in the new home- in mind. I also learned that the No. 1 most popular mobile game —
investors prefer to see a company ceeds from these shares — it got its
surgery industry. Or it can “go person with your best interest at heart and perhaps the most-played
using its money to build more value money when it issued them.
public” via an initial public offering is you, and not to invest in anything video game in the world.
for shareholders without paying As a public company now, Home
(IPO), issuing shares of stock. you don’t understand. — F., online Tencent is postitioned to be one
out dividends. It’s also why some Surgery Kits will have obligations of the biggest beneficiaries of
To go public, it will need to hire The Fool Responds: Some
companies opt to repurchase shares, to its shareholders and the Securi- ongoing industry growth, and its
an investment bank, which under- financial professionals do have
rewarding shareholders in a tax- ties and Exchange Commission combination of gaming and social
writes stock and bond offerings. conflicts of interest, such as if
free way. Repurchasing shares is (SEC). For example, it will have to media businesses WeChat make it
The bankers will study Home Sur- they’re compensated for selling
wasteful, though, when a stock is report earnings quarterly and have you on certain investments. Others an early power player in e-sports
gery Kits’ business. If they think
overpriced. its reports regularly audited. may simply not be skilled inves- — competitive multiplayer video-
the company is worth, say, around game playing.
*** tors. Many investors without much
The tech giant’s growth opportu-
Q
confidence in their holdings will
Where does the money jump in and out of them every time nities in categories such as e-com-
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HOROSCOPE
Aries (March 21-April 19).
One scientific tweet claim-
ing that men are six times
likelier to be struck by light-
ning than women spurred a
long stream of questions. A
claim you make today will do
the same.
Taurus (April 20-May 20).
Often what’s needed is just
to act. Sometimes thinking
is more important. And then
there are the times when it
gets “meta.” Thinking into
the thinking will be neces-
sary. Observe the thoughts.
Open them for inquiry.
Gemini (May 21-June 21).
You’ve strong feelings about
something others don’t
seem fazed by. It doesn’t
mean that your feelings are
incorrect or that no one
would share them. You’re in
one situation with a few peo-
ple. Get a larger sample.
Cancer (June 22-July 22).
Some of the best speakers in
the world had terrible ner-
vousness about it, including
Mark Twain, Winston Chur-
chill and even Abraham Lin-
coln. So you’re in good com-
pany when the nerves hit
and you go on and do it any-
way.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Magi-
cians, politicians, filmmakers
and entertainers of all kinds
learn to control the perspec-
tive of others, drawing at-
tention to what they want
others to experience. You’ll
be called on to do this to
some extent today.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Read your surroundings with
attention so you can capital-
ize on opportunities that
others don’t notice. Howev-
er decent your plan may be,
you also need that backup
plan. It wouldn’t hurt to re-
verse-engineer the situa-
tion, either.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s
nicer to have supportive
people around you. It helps.
Sometimes it makes all the
difference. But when they’re
not around or they’re not
acting right, just remember
that it’s not their job to be-
lieve in you; it’s yours.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
Someone disappointed you,
but instead of condemning
the person, you tried to un-
derstand the situation, and
that got you over your dis-
appointment. The maturity
you gained back there will
help you with today’s situa-
tion.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). You might detach from
others slightly today, but it’s
not because you don’t care.
It’s about giving others the
room they need to handle
what matters without get-
ting in the way of the lesson.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
Some say the people around
you are a random matter,
BOBBY WOLFF ON BRIDGE and others believe that fate
has a hand in it and that you
Q: I recently had two jump to two no-trump, I need to act? Say you pass cross paths with people for a
five-card majors and signed off at game and and hear one no-trump reason.
opening values opposite actually made six. Was to your left, and partner Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
a two-no-trump opener one heart the right open- bids two diamonds. The way to learn anger man-
agement is to get angry and
twice in one week -- after ing bid, or was I just What should you do now
then manage it. If you don’t
never having had this lucky that my partner over a two-heart bid on often get angry, you have
problem before in my life. had so much help? your right? less practice. Though you
I was not really sure how A: It is generally more A: I'd overcall if the can’t always choose how to
to bid it, in terms of look- important to have trump club three were the king; feel, sometimes you can. It’s
the crux of today’s chal-
ing for the best slam or a length than strength. also, you could persuade lenge.
grand slam. Your opening bid was im- me to act if the diamond Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20).
A: A simple approach peccable, and the sixth four were the ace. A two- Those who don’t like con-
is to transfer to spades, trump is a great asset in level overcall should be frontation may not under-
stand the euphoria some get
then jump to six hearts. any slam sequence. six cards or a really good
from being in the heat of the
Or you could transfer to Things are very different five with opening values, battle.
hearts and bid spades to when considering pre- but sometimes I fall from
keep the auction low, empting, by the way. For grace. On the auction you
find a fit (or not), then the record, give me the give, a call of three dia- Scrabble Answer
follow up with Key-card club ace instead of the monds is pessimistic; a
Blackwood, or with five king, and I might rebid bid of three clubs (if Jumble Answer
no-trump as a choice of three of my major to played as lead-directing,
slams. show extras. This hand with diamond fit) makes
Q: As dealer, I picked has great slam potential good sense.
up this hand: ♠ A-4, ♥ 8- once you have 10 or more Email bobbywolff
7-6-5-3-2, ♦ A-7, ♣ trumps. @mindspring.com.
K-10-6, and because of Q: Holding ♠ J-2, ♥ 9-
the outside honors, I re- 7-6, ♦ Q-8-4, ♣ A-Q-10-
luctantly opened one 7-3, I'm sure you would
heart. When my partner not overcall two clubs
showed game-forcing over one heart, but how
values and a fit with a much more would you

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More flooding likely as deadly


Man commits suicide at
nor’easter moves out to sea

People along the Northeast coast


braced for more flooding during high
tides Saturday even as the powerful
White House north fence
storm that inundated roads, snapped
trees and knocked out power to more
Several shots fired, but none directed at building House spokesman Hogan Gidley said.
The White House was put on lock-
than 2 million homes and businesses down for more than two hours.
moved hundreds of miles out to sea. Eliza Collins and David Jackson north White House fence, “removed a Police sealed off traffic on streets
Areas from Maryland to Maine re- USA TODAY concealed handgun and fired several near the White House, and Pennsylva-
mained under flood warnings. Officials rounds, none of which appear at this nia Avenue was shut to pedestrians. Of-
in eastern Massachusetts, where doz- WASHINGTON – A man fatally shot time to have been directed towards the ficers with rifles patrolled the area.
ens of people were rescued from high himself in the head Saturday outside White House.” No one else was injured. On 15th Street, clusters of tourists
waters overnight, warned of another the north White House fence line , ac- The man’s name has been withheld were held at street corners.
round of flooding during high tides. cording to Washington, D.C., police by law enforcement until his family is Sirens blared throughout midday,
Residents in other coastal areas, and the Secret Service. notified. The D.C. police department and a chopper hovered overhead at one
meanwhile, bailed out basements and “His body remained on scene. We’re will lead the investigation into the point.
surveyed the damage while waiting for working to notify next of kin,” a police shooting with the Secret Service’s help. This is the second lockdown at the
power to be restored. department spokesperson told USA President Trump and the first lady White House in less than 10 days. A Ten-
Authorities reported two deaths TODAY in an email. were in Florida at the time. nessee woman intentionally rammed
from the storm, bringing the total to at According to the Secret Service, just “We’re aware of the incident. The her car into a barrier outside the White
least seven in the Northeast. before noon the man approached the president has been briefed,” White House on Feb. 23.

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Electrolux has put plans for a


$250 million plant expansion in Ten-
nessee on hold, and the Swedish appli-
Congress
ance maker is pointing to President
Trump’s tariff action as the reason.
The company’s investment plans,
unlikely
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feet to the plant in Springfield. Con-
to rule on
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struction was to begin later this year.
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foreign appliance manufacturers a
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against,” Electrolux spokeswoman
Eloise Hale said.
Key question in inquiry
may be left to Mueller
Report: Army mishandled bomb
dogs that served in Afghanistan Erin Kelly
USA TODAY
A report finds that the Army failed
to do right by some of the more than WASHINGTON – Did the Trump
200 bomb-sniffing dogs that served campaign collude with the Russians to
with U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, de- try to ensure Donald Trump would be
tecting roadside bombs and saving elected president in 2016?
lives. It’s one of the central questions of
The Defense Department’s inspec- congressional investigations into Rus-
tor general has determined that, after sian meddling, but Congress is unlike-
the program ended in 2014, some sol- ly to answer it when lawmakers’
diers struggled or were unable to adopt probes conclude in the next few
the dogs they had handled. This in- months, legal experts say.
cluded two dogs among 13 that were “Will they provide Americans with a
given to a private company to be used definitive answer on collusion? Cer-
as service dogs for veterans but then tainly not,” said Charles Tiefer, a pro-
abandoned at a Virginia kennel. fessor at the University of Baltimore
School of Law and the special deputy
Vatican indicts ex-bank head, chief counsel for the House Iran-Con-
says embezzlement loss is $62M tra Committee’s investigation of the
Reagan administration. “People will be
Vatican prosecutors have indicted frustrated.”
the former president of the Vatican A straightforward answer to the
bank and his lawyer in an embezzle-
ment scheme between 2001 and 2008,
holding them responsible for losses of
more than $62 million from real estate
Victims of missing question would require bold biparti-
sanship — not something Congress
seems able to muster, experts say.
Instead, the final reports from Con-
sales.
The trial of Angelo Caloia and his
lawyer, Gabriele Liuzzo, begins
flight remembered gress appear to be, at best, heading to-
ward conclusions that focus narrowly
on what Republicans and Democrats
March 15. A third suspect died while can agree on: that Russia waged an ex-
under investigation. tensive campaign to interfere in the
The scam allegedly involved the Jacquita Gomes, widow of Patrick Gomes, holds a candle Saturday 2016 election and must be stopped
suspects selling Vatican-owned real before a silent prayer during a remembrance ceremony ahead of the from doing it again.
estate at under-value prices to off- Beyond that, Americans should ex-
shore companies that then resold the fourth anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight pect separate, partisan conclusions
buildings at market rates, with the MH370. The plane was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with about whether the Trump campaign
suspects allegedly profiting.
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Just 13 Delta fliers bought tickets ‘Child bride’ bill


stalls as some
with controversial NRA discount groups push for
But dust-up cost airline parents’ rights
a $40 million tax break Deborah Yetter
Louisville Courier Journal
USA TODAY NETWORK
Bart Jansen
USA TODAY
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A bill to make 18
How many airline passengers does it the legal age for marriage in Kentucky
take to kill a $40 million tax break for has stalled in a state Senate committee
Delta Air Lines? Only 13. amid concerns about the rights of par-
The Georgia legislature removed a ents to let children wed at a younger
jet-fuel tax break from a larger tax pack- age, according to several lawmakers.
age Thursday. Lawmakers were upset Known as the “child bride” bill, Sen-
that Delta, which is headquartered in ate Bill 48 was pulled off the agenda
Atlanta, dropped the National Rifle just hours before a scheduled vote by
Association from a discount-fare pro- the Senate Judiciary Committee for
gram in an effort to appear neutral on the second time in two weeks.
gun policy. “SO disappointed! My SB 48 (out-
After the firestorm, Delta will review law child marriage) won’t be called for
all its marketing programs to avoid Delta Air Lines lost a $40 million jet-fuel tax break from the state of Georgia a vote,” sponsor Julie Raque Adams, a
those that might become political, CEO after it cut ties with the National Rifle Association. ANDREW GOMBERT/EPA-EFE Louisville Republican, said in a tweet
Ed Bastian announced Friday. early Thursday. “It is disgusting that
But the airline said only 13 passen- lobbying organizations would em-
gers ever bought tickets with an NRA lion benefit for Delta unless the carrier brace kids marrying adults. We see ev-
discount. That translates into each dis- reversed course. idence of parents who are addicted,
count costing the airline about $3 mil- “Our decision was not made “Our decision was not made for eco- abusive, neglectful pushing their chil-
lion in tax breaks. nomic gain, and our values are not for dren into predatory arms. Appalling.”
“We are in the process of a review to for economic gain, and our sale,” Bastian said. “This decision fol- Eileen Recktenwald, the executive
end group discounts for any group of a values are not for sale.” lowed the NRA’s controversial state- director of the Kentucky Association
politically divisive nature,” Bastian said ments after the recent school shoot- of Sexual Assault Programs, was more
in a note to employees. Ed Bastian ings in Florida. Our discounted travel outspoken.
CEO of Delta Air Lines
The legislative flight played out benefit for NRA members could be “This is legalized rape of children,”
against the Republican primary cam- seen as Delta implicitly endorsing the she said. “We cannot allow that to con-
paign to succeed Gov. Nathan Deal, who as an “unbecoming squabble” but NRA. That is not the case.” tinue in Kentucky, and I cannot believe
supported the jet-fuel tax break before signed the broader tax measure Friday. On Thursday, the state Senate we are even debating this.”
it was removed. Bastian said he has great respect and passed the tax measure 44-10 after re- The bill’s supporters have said un-
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, one of the pri- admiration for Deal, who had worked to moving the jet-fuel provision. The derage marriages most often involve a
mary candidates, gained attention by include the tax provision before it was House — which had passed an earlier teenage girl marrying an older man
tweeting Monday that he would kill any removed. version with the jet-fuel provision — and may have involved sexual exploi-
tax break for Delta. “He is a great friend to Delta,” Bastian followed with a 135-24 vote. tation of the girl.
But state Sen. Michael Williams, a ri- said. “I know this action by the state leg- Governors of New York and Vir- Adams, in an interview, declined to
val GOP candidate for governor, said Ca- islature troubled him as it does all of us.” ginia, a House lawmaker from Ohio say who was lobbying against the bill
gle only joined the fight after Senate Re- Delta had agreed Feb. 24 to drop its and the mayor of Birmingham, Ala., other than to say it involved people
publicans agreed to block Delta’s tax marketing program with the National were among officials who jabbed Geor- concerned about parents’ rights.
break. Rifle Association. The airline said it was gia in the dispute and offered to have Donna Pollard, a Louisville woman
“He didn’t have the gumption to say an effort to remain neutral in the debate Delta move its headquarters. who said she was married at 16 to an
that until the Senate as a body, at least over gun policies, after the shooting But Bastian said the airline is stay- older man who began sexually abusing
the Republican caucus, united and told deaths of 17 people Feb. 14 at a Florida ing put: “None of this changes the fact her at 14, has advocated for the bill. She
him that we weren’t going to support it,” high school. that our home is Atlanta, and we are said opponents include the Kentucky
Williams told Fox and Friends on Friday. The NRA and conservatives in the proud and honored to locate our head- Family Foundation, a Lexington-
“We had to send a message that we’re Georgia legislature argued the change quarters here. And we are supporters based conservative group that lobbies
not going to support crony capitalism in represented punishment for people who of the 2nd Amendment, just as we em- on social issues. Family Foundation
Georgia.” cherish the 2nd Amendment. Lawmak- brace the entire Constitution of the Executive Director Kent Ostrander did
Deal criticized the Delta controversy ers threatened to remove the $40 mil- United States.” not respond to requests for comment.
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Why is it harder to find


a new home?
Smaller supply isn’t the only
factor chilling sales this year

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Paul Davidson down 33.3% and 14.2%, respectively. homes is similar. Low supplies are driv- Higher mortgage rates
USA TODAY Milder weather drew out buyers in the ing up prices, and that’s putting a dam-
Midwest and West, where sales rose. per on sales in some markets. Existing Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates
The economy’s growing, companies house prices across the country rose have climbed from about 3.8% in Sep-
are hiring and 401(k)s are fatter than last Worker shortages 6.3% annually in December, the fastest tember to 4.4% recently, according to
year. pace in 31⁄2 years, according to the S&P Freddie Mac.
So what’s holding people back from Home prices are up overall from this CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home
fulfilling the American dream of buying time last year. Why? Supply and de- price index. Tax law changes
a new home? mand. About 1.5 million construction Seattle led, with a 12.7% gain from a
Blame a brutal cold snap and higher workers left the industry during and af- year ago, followed by a Las Vegas, with The new tax law caps the mortgage
prices. ter the housing crash, and only about an 11.1% increase, and San Francisco, interest deduction at home values up to
Sales of newly built houses fell 7.8% half came back. That means the ones with a 9.2% rise. $750,000, down from $1 million, for
in January, the second straight monthly who are left are pushing up wages and “The rising home prices should be homes bought after Dec. 15. It also limits
decline, the Commerce Department housing costs. Nationally, the median causing the same nervous wonder the deduction for property and state
said Monday. price of a new home was $323,000 in aimed at the stock market after its re- and local income taxes at $10,000. The
Some economists say the drop was January, 2.5% above the cost a year ago. cent bout of volatility,” said David Blitz- modified mortgage interest deduction
just a blip, but others cite factors that er, managing director of S&P Dow Jones may have pulled forward some home
may be putting a damper on buyers’ Materials are pricier indices. sales to late last year, according to RDQ
aspirations. Economics. The changes could deter
Here’s why it was tougher to get a They rose 3% last year, and Oldcas- Dwindling space some home sales in states with many
new home at the beginning of 2018: tle, a building materials company, ex- high-end homes or high taxes.
pects a similar jump in 2018 — another It’s tough to find land to build a new “It seems clear that we shouldn’t ex-
Weather force nudging up prices. home, especially in big metro areas that pect a big breakthrough in new home
have toughened zoning laws to curb ex- sales anytime soon and should instead
Harsh weather put a chill on buyers, Higher prices cessive traffic and environmental im- look for incremental progress at best,”
especially in the Northeast and South, pacts. Again, fewer homes lead to higher said Zillow senior economist Aaron
where sales plunged like the mercury, The story for both new and existing prices. Terrazas.

Has someone hacked your webcam? Stop cyber-snoopers


Steps to help keep spies computer’s cameras when not in use, so
perhaps you should, too.
Use software, good passwords prevent outsiders from accessing your
Wi-Fi network without your consent.
from watching, listening You don’t need to be a powerful per- If your laptop or desktop has a built- Resist using free, unsecured public
son in the public eye to be concerned. In in webcam, be sure to have good com- Wi-Fi hotspots in cafés, hotels and
Marc Saltzman January, the U.S. government charged puter security software installed (which airports.
USA TODAY an Ohio man for 13 years of cyber theft, you should have anyway, of course). Another tip is to go to the webcam’s
alleging he used malware to steal per- A strong security suite includes anti- settings or options and enable some
Not a day goes by that we don’t hear sonal data from thousands of people, virus software, anti-spyware, a firewall kind of notification when it’s being
about cybersecurity threats — data plus take over cameras and micro- and other tools to keep the bad guys used, such as a small light that turns on
breaches, phishing scams, ransomware, phones that allowed him to “surrepti- from getting in. near the webcam or a sound alert — if it
viruses — but what about protection tiously record images and audio.” It’s critical to keep the security soft- doesn’t do it already.
against someone remotely accessing If you’re not sure what to do, the fol- ware up to date. Most will have a small light illuminat-
your webcam? lowing are a few precautions you can Many webcam hackers use Trojan ed when activated.
After all, Facebook founder Mark take to minimize the odds of this horse malware to secretly install and
Zuckerberg and former FBI Director happening. run remote desktop software without Repair? Beware!
James Comey both put tape over their your knowledge. You might think you’re
Unplug or cover up downloading one thing, when in fact it’s If you need to have your computer re-
carrying a hidden payload. paired, take it to a trustworthy
If you’re using an external webcam — Don’t click on attach- source, and ensure remote
that is, one that plugs into your comput- ments or any suspi- access programs aren’t on
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want to Skype or FaceTime with some- sage. something, imme-
one, but at least you’ll know 100% that Some Web diately uninstall it
of career mentors say having no one is spying if there’s no camera browsers also and bring it to a
opportunities to improve their connected. notify you if trusted source.
leadership skills is the greatest Some external cameras have a small your webcam is On a related
benefit of being a mentor. cover you can close over the webcam being activated, note, be cautious
lens, so be sure to take advantage of this and you may be about where you
when you’re not using it. prompted to solicit remote tech
If your webcam doesn’t have this, you agree. support. Don’t let a
can point it to the ceiling until you need Be sure your wire- technician take control
it (but that doesn’t mute the micro- less network has over your computer to
phone) or place a small piece of electri- strong security settings help you, unless you fully
cal tape on the front of the webcam. But and a good password — trust the source.
don’t place it directly over the lens, or not the default one
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MOVIES

AVA, OPRAH ADD


TWISTS TO ‘WRINKLE’
Director Ava DuVernay and actress Storm Reid work on some of the finer points of playing Meg in “A Wrinkle in Time.” PHOTOS BY ATSUSHI NISHIJIMA/DISNEY ENTERPRISES

Adaptation of classic book already makes history behind the scenes


Andrea Mandell USA TODAY

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – Oprah Winfrey, Reese With-


erspoon and Mindy Kaling, bejeweled and festooned in
fantastical garb, are peering over a teenager who lies
crumpled on the ground.
“She’s giving in to the darkness,” says a hushed Win-
frey, whose eyebrows have been replaced with clusters of
purple gemstones.
“Breathe, sweetie,” coaxes a flame-haired Wither-
spoon as a regally costumed Kaling watches, worried.
Storm Reid, then 13 and playing A Wrinkle in Time’s pro-
tagonist, Meg Murry, flutters her eyes.
“This is a life-or-death situation,” director Ava DuVer-
nay calls out from behind a monitor. “And, action!”
A Wrinkle in Time, the sci-fi adventure about a teen
who combs the universe for her missing father, hits thea-
ters March 9 — 56 years after author Madeleine L’Engle
unveiled her sci-fi novel, a work that defied skeptics by
featuring both quantum physics and a young girl at its
center.
L’Engle’s mind-bending fantasy, which employs three
astral travelers as the girl’s guides (Mrs. Which, played by
Winfrey; Mrs. Whatsit, played by Witherspoon; and Mrs.
Who, played by Kaling), went on to become Newbery
Medal-winning required reading in many schools.
Now, Disney’s Wrinkle is cracking Hollywood’s glass
ceiling. It marks the first time any studio handed a budget
of $100 million or more to a woman of color.
To play Mrs. Which, Oprah Winfrey needed a small army to help her get dressed, put
on her makeup, and even to sit in the elaborate costumes. See ‘WRINKLE’, Page 5B

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‘Wrinkle’
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DuVernay’s inclusive worldview is


reflected throughout Wrinkle. In L’En-
gle’s book, Meg Murray is a white teen-
ager from Connecticut; in the film she’s
an African-American girl from South
Central L.A. who comes from an interra-
cial family. The latter is “never com-
mented on, which I think is great,” says
a bearded Chris Pine, who plays Meg’s
astrophysicist father.
The director also shifted from the all-
white Mrs. characters in L’Engle’s book,
instead assembling Winfrey, Kaling and
Witherspoon as Meg’s guides. “I just
started to think about really wanting to
represent different kinds, cultures, siz-
es, ages of women,” DuVernay says.
When Winfrey read the script by Fro-
zen’s Jennifer Lee, she was taken with
“Ava’s idea for inclusion, diversifying,
opening it up so that the Mrs. are not all
like Mrs. Doubtfire, little New England
biddies, but this eclectic group of star
angels who have their own way of being
in the world. That was really kind of
thrilling to me.” Director Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey consult as Storm Reid looks over the script of “A Wrinkle In Time.”
Kaling, DuVernay adds, “is a piece of
the puzzle that is so important, because
when we talk about inclusion in this brows are covered. They’re glued down.
country we say black and white, and we Those makeup removal pads, I use like
forget all the other people. The three of 10 of those first, then a makeup remover
them together are quite formidable in thing, and then you start the whole
what they represent for women at large.” washing process.”
Today, a Girl Scout cookie drive adds Get down to brass tacks, and Winfrey
an earthly touch on a soundstage acknowledges she didn’t expect to be
cloaked in massive saturated blue here. “I never planned on being in A
sheets, onto which the computer-gener- Wrinkle in Time. It came about because
ated world of Wrinkle will be overlaid. Ava said (the movie was) going to be
(DuVernay tosses a box of cookies to shooting in New Zealand,” where pro-
Reid once the scene wraps.) duction moves the following week. “I al-
Cameras roll, and Reid pretends to ways wanted to go to New Zealand!”
struggle to breathe as Winfrey and cast So much so that Winfrey blocked out
stand in position on sheets of glass Wrinkle’s shooting dates on her calen-
made to look like an iceberg. dar to hang out and be a spectator. It
DuVerney squints at the screen. was only then that DuVernay, who gen-
“You’ve got fingerprints I can see all erally avoids asking Winfrey for favors,
around her,” she says. “It’s supposed to asked her to read the script. Winfrey fell
be ice.” A female production assistant for Mrs. Which, a character she calls
runs in, wiping the surface down. The sort of a Glinda the Good Witch imbued
director, dressed in jeans and a black First assistant director Michael J. Moore, director Ava DuVernay and star Storm with the wisdom of Maya Angelou.
sweatshirt, joins in on hands and knees, Reid have some fun on the set. PHOTOS BY ATSUSHI NISHIJIMA/DISNEY And now, she’s stuck. Literally.
pointing out prints to wipe. “I can’t move my arms. Oh, I’m
DuVernay stays on the floor with caught,” Winfrey sighs. “This happens
Reid, softly talking to the young actress, worked alongside the mogul. “It’s so tent. “It is a THING,” she says of her get- all day long.”
who is playing her first major role. “All cool, man,” he says. “We talked books up, leaning precariously on a stool. What does Winfrey do after a day in
right?” she says. The teen nods. “Let’s together the other day,” trading recom- “Two people have to help me sit. Three full hair and makeup?
get another (take),” the director says. mendations. (His was Anthony Doerr’s people help me get dressed. Or was it “I will open the refrigerator and get a
Once they wrap, Winfrey regally am- All the Light We Cannot See.) four this morning?” bad glass of wine. You know, the kind
bles by in her metallic blue lipstick, a Embodying Mrs. Which is no joke: It At night, she says, “it takes me at with the cap on it.” She laughs. “And
blond curly wig and a huge geometric takes two aides to hold Winfrey up as least a half-hour just to get (Mrs. take a hot bath and (the next day) start
skirt. Today is the second day Pine has she inches in platform heels toward her Which’s makeup) off. See, my own eye- all over again.”

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Sports Earning honors


z BU basketball: Imani Watkins named
America East Player of the Year. 3C

Best in Upstate

BALANCED SAINTS
John Moriello
Guest columnist

EARN THREE-PEAT Rule not


likely to
return to
tourney
John Moriello, who has been an ar-
dent follower and commentator on New
York high school sports for decades, is
writing a weekly column called “Best In
Upstate,” which is designed to fly above
all of the state sectional borders. You
can reach John at nysswa@gmail.com
or @nysswa on Twitter. He oversees the
New York State Sportswriters Associa-
tion web page of high school rankings.
Last week’s column (hopefully) re-
galed you with the story of how my an-
nual trip to spring training in Florida
was ruined by Lyons’ huge comeback in
the fourth quarter of the NYSPHSAA
boys basketball finals in 1989.
I cleverly (hopefully) segued into the
art of planning to stay one step ahead
during a phenomenally
busy time of year for ath-
letes, their coaches and
the administrators.
It’s another week and
another story related to
spring training, this time
Dwayne an eventful visit back in
"Pearl" 1984 or ‘85. I’m fuzzy on
Washington the year, but not on the
favorite highlight of all
my annual tours of baseball exhibition
games on the gulf coast.
I was watching my beloved Cincin-
nati Reds, and it was around the time
that Dave Concepcion was reaching the
end of his playing days at shortstop.
Fortunately for the Reds, they were
blessed prospects Kurt Stillwell and
Barry Larkin were just about ready to
make the leap to the majors.
The conventional wisdom was that
Larkin was likely the long-term solu-
tion, but Stillwell was a year younger
and had plenty of upside. The wisdom
proved accurate regarding Larkin, but
Stillwell made the greatest defensive
play I ever saw in a spring game.
Seton Catholic Central’s Hannah Strawn pulls up for a shot against Maine-Endwell’s Kara Pochkar during He raced deep into the hole with the
Saturday’s Section 4 Class A girls basketball championship game at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial crack of the bat, scooped up a ground
ball and fired a bullet to the first base-
Arena. SCC won 69-51. For stories, photos and videos from all of the boys and girls championship games on man from just about the left-field foul
Saturday, go to pressconnects.com/sports. JEFF MILLER/CORRESPONDENT PHOTO line to get the runner by half a step. I
don’t remember if ESPN Sportscenter
was doing plays of the day back then,
but that would have been the winner if
they did.

Norwich sophomore has ‘will to win’ I remember the play both because it
was great and because what happened
to me later that night wasn’t so great. I’ll
spare you the long version and let it suf-
Rob Centorani A first-time participant in the state fice to say that I stopped betting on jai-
Columnist meet, Geislinger pinned his first two op- alai that night after a suspiciously bad
Binghamton Press & ponents, avenged three losses to Central throw with the opposing team far out of
Sun-Bulletin Valley Academy’s Mason Bush with a 6-2 position cost me a trifecta that probably
win in the semifinals and defeated Cam- would have paid for my entire week in
den’s Devin Coleman, 9-4 in the at Alba- Florida with tip money to spare.
Raise your hand if you had the No. 5 ny’s Times Union Center. It was a painful reminder of a gam-
seed in the 99-pound Division II bracket “I didn’t know what to expect and bling rule I’d forgotten: Never bet on
ascending to the top step of the awards ended up beating him, 6-2,” fifth-seeded anything that can read a tote board.
podium Saturday night. Geislinger said of his semifinal victory I believe I capped off the trip a few
And if you called that one, well done. over No. 1 Bush, who earned 3-0, 2-1 and days later with a nasty case of sunburn
Dante Geislinger, a Norwich sopho- 4-0 wins against Geislinger during the Norwich’s Dante Geislinger, top, and by breaking a film spool on my
more, not only won Section 4’s lone title 2017-18 season. “It was a great match.” wrestles Camden’s Devin Coleman in camera. It may have also been the year I
at last week’s New York State Public In the final, Geislinger rallied from a the 99-pound Division II state final locked my keys in the rental car at the
High School Athletic Association Wres- 2-0 first-period deficit with a five-point Saturday night at the Times Union airport with my luggage still in the
tling Championships, he did so in domi- Center in Albany.
nant fashion. See CENTORANI, Page 5C PROVIDED BY DEAN RUSSIN See MORIELLO, Page 5C

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LOCAL SCOREBOARD
SECTION 4 TOURNAMENTS Deposit/Hancock 63, Edmeston 47 ten 35 vis 1-2, Julian 1-3, Gordon 1-4, Brown 0-1, North Division Tucson at Cleveland, 3 p.m.
Franklin 63, Margaretville 48 5-Greene 57, 4-Odessa-Montour 53 McBride 0-1, Gettings 0-1); Harvard 12-25 W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Ontario at San Jose, 3 p.m.
BOYS BASKETBALL South Kortright 52, Worchester 37 3-Watkins Glen 68, 6-Elmira Notre Dame 40 (Bassey 4-5, Towns 3-6, Juzang 2-4, Haskett Toronto 39 15 1 1 80 184 122 Springfield at Providence, 3:05 p.m.
CLASS AA Quarterfinals 2-Moravia 62, 7-Unatego 25 1-2, Baker 1-2, Johnson 1-4, Djuricic 0-2). Re- Syracuse 35 18 2 3 75 180 149 Laval at Rochester, 3:05 p.m.
Semifinals Friday, Feb. 23 Semifinals bounds: Cornell 30 (Julian 12); Harvard 39 Rochester 27 15 9 6 69 170 157 Texas at San Antonio, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 27 1-Newfield 82, 8-Hunter-Tannersville 35 Wednesday, Feb. 28 (Juzang 11). Assists: Cornell 13 (Gordon, Get- Utica 29 18 6 4 68 166 160 Lehigh Valley at Hershey, 5 p.m.
1-Ithaca 60, 4-Binghamton 49 4-Delhi 73, 5-Morris 58 1-Bainbridge-Guilford 47, 5-Greene 34 tings 4); Harvard 20 (Bassey, Juzang 5). Laval 21 27 6 2 50 159 193 Utica at Binghamton, 5:05 p.m.
3-Corning 51, 2-Elmira 43 3-Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton 59, 6-Deposit/Han- 3-Watkins Glen 62, 2-Moravia 32 Belleville 22 33 1 3 48 142 213 WB/Scranton at Milwaukee, 6 p.m.
Championship cock 53 Championship WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Binghamton 18 29 6 3 45 134 177 San Diego at Stockton, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 3 2-South Kortright 50, 7-Franklin 47 Sunday, March 4 AMERICA EAST TOURNAMENT
1-Ithaca at 3-Corning, 8 p.m. Semifinals 1-Bainbridge-Guilford (21-1) vs. 3-Watkins First Round Western Conference Syracuse 3, Binghamton 2
CLASS A Tuesday, Feb. 27 Glen (16-5), 1 p.m. at SUNY Cortland Wednesday, Feb. 28 Central Division Binghamton ..... 1 0 1 - 2
Semifinal 1-Newfield 58, 4-Delhi 43 CLASS D UMBC 73, Mass.-Lowell 65 W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Syracuse ..... 0 0 3 - 3
Friday, Feb. 23 2-South Kortright 52, 3-Gilbertsville-Mt. Up- First round Quarterfinals Manitoba 34 15 4 3 75 192 138 First period:1. Binghamton, Lappin 20 (Roo-
2-Johnson City 74, 3-Union-Endicott 62 ton 46 Wednesday, Feb. 21 Saturday, March 3 Chicago 29 18 6 2 66 172 153 ney), 10:52. Penalties: Kennedy Bng (high-
Championship Championship 8-Newfield 53, 9-Morris 22 At Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, G. Rapids 31 20 1 6 69 183 167 sticking), 4:36; Thomas Syr (hooking), 7:34;
Saturday, March 3 Saturday, March 3 5-Franklin 57, 12-Worchester 28 Maine Iowa 26 17 7 4 63 168 164 Pietila Bng (hooking), 13:04; Lynch Syr
1-Maine-Endwell (11-7) vs. 2-Johnson City 1-Newfield vs. 2-South Kortright, 6 p.m. at SU- 4-Stamford 70, 13-Richfield Springs 33 Maine vs. UMBC, Noon Rockford 28 24 3 3 62 176 183 (roughing), 15:27; Thomson Bng (cross-
(12-8), at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial NY Oneonta South Kortright 57, 14-Laurens 13 Stony Brook vs. New Hampshire, 2:15 p.m. Milwaukee 27 24 4 1 59 157 179 checking), 18:20.
Arena, Binghamton, 3:30 p.m. Albany vs. Vermont, 6 p.m. Cleveland 18 29 4 3 43 133 181 Second period: No scoring. Penalties: Strait
6-Deposit/Hancock 60, 11-Charlotte Valley 29
CLASS B GIRLS BASKETBALL 7-Candor 68, 10-Gilboa 37 Binghamton vs. Hartford, 8:15 p.m. Pacific Division Bng (tripping), 14:47; Bournival Syr (tripping),
Quarterfinals CLASS AA 2-Southern Cayuga 55, 15-Hunter-Tanners- Semifinals 17:02.
Semifinals Sunday, March 4 W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Third period: 2. Binghamton, MacDonald 15
Friday, Feb. 23 ville 22 Tucson 30 17 3 1 64 161 138
3-Oneonta 71, 6-Chenango Valley 60 Friday, Feb. 23 Quarterfinals At Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, (Bertschy, Lappin), 7:49 (PP). 3. Syracuse, Pe-
San Diego 29 19 1 0 59 162 142 ca 10 (Dumont, Joseph), 10:10 (PP). 4. Syra-
4-Waverly 59, 5-Norwich 57 2-Horseheads 58, 3-Binghamton 49 Saturday, Feb. 24 Maine Stockton 26 18 2 3 57 157 140
2-Seton Catholic Central 80, 7-Whitney Point Wednesday, Feb. 28 1-Delhi 56, 8-Newfield 35 Maine—UMBC-UMass Lowell winner vs. cuse, Verhaeghe 11 (Condra, Volkov), 11:21
Ontario 27 19 3 1 58 146 140
45 1-Elmira 77, 4-Ithaca 37 4-Stamford 68, 5-Franklin 56 Stony Brook-New Hampshire winner, 2 p.m. Texas 29 20 5 3 66 168 173 (PP). 5. Syracuse, Condra 7 (Peca, Walcott),
1-Owego 75, 8-Dryden 50 Saturday, March 3 3-South Kortright 46, 6-Deposit/Hancock 36 Albany-Vermont winner vs. Binghamton- S. Antonio 27 22 8 0 62 150 163 13:03. Penalties: Lynch Syr (hooking), 0:52;
Semifinals Championship 2-Southern Cayuga 67, 7-Candor 63 Hartford winner, 4:30 p.m. San Jose 23 22 3 3 52 126 148 Thomson Bng (tripping), 3:58; Yan Syr (hook-
Tuesday, Feb. 27 1-Elmira (18-2) vs. 2-Horseheads (15-6), at Semifinals Championship Bakersfield 21 21 8 1 51 136 160 ing), 6:58; Speers Bng (tripping), 8:25; Strait
2-Seton Catholic Central 62, 3-Oneonta 41 Corning, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 Friday, March 9 Bng (cross-checking), 9:46; Thomson Bng
Wednesday, Feb. 28 CLASS A 2-Southern Cayuga 46, 3-South Kortright 36 At Higher-Seeded School NOTE: Two points are awarded for a (tripping, fighting), 14:05; Dumont Syr (fight-
1-Owego 61, 4-Waverly 40 Semifinals 1-Delhi 60, 4-Stamford 33 Semifinal winners, 4 p.m win, one point for an overtime or ing), 14:05.
Championship Tuesday, Feb. 27 Championship WOMEN’S LACROSSE shootout loss. Shots: Binghamton 9-14-5-28; Syracuse 7-6-
Saturday, March 3 1- Seton Catholic Central 89, 4-Johnson City Saturday, March 3 Boston College 14, Binghamton 2 Thursday’s Games 11-24. Power plays: Binghamton 1-5; Syra-
2-Seton Catholic Central (20-2) vs. 1-Owego 59 1-Delhi (20-1) vs. 2-Southern Cayuga (19-2), 4 Binghamton ..... 1 1 - 2 No games scheduled cuse 2-8. Goalie: Binghamton, Appleby 9-
(17-4), at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial 2-Maine-Endwell 45, 3-Union-Endicott 42 p.m. at SUNY Oneonta Boston College ..... 11 3 - 14 Friday’s Games 12-2 (24 shots-21 saves); Syracuse, Ingram 16-
Arena, Binghamton, 7:15 p.m. Championship Binghamton (3-2, 0-0): Skye Schumacher San Jose 2, Bakersfield 1, OT 9-2 (28 shots-26 saves). Referee: Brandon
Saturday, March 3 Schrader, Peter Tarnaris. Linesmen: Brian Oli-
CLASS C COLLEGES 1-0, Callon Williams 1-0, Brianne Arthur 0-1, WB/Scranton 4, Grand Rapids 2
ver, Rob Sauda. A: 5,178.
First round 2-Maine-Endwell vs. 1-Seton Catholic Central Emily Yoo 0-1. Belleville 1, Utica 0
Tuesday, Feb. 20 (17-3), at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial BASEBALL Boston College (7-0, 1-0): Sam Apuzzo 4-0, Syracuse 3, Binghamton 2
Sidney 71, Newark Valley 55 Arena, Binghamton, 1 p.m. Binghamton 5, Richmond 4 Tess Chandler 3-0, Sheila Rietano 2-1, Kaileen Tucson 5, Cleveland 1 SUNDAY’S EVENTS
Elmira Notre Dame 68, Oxford 49 CLASS B Binghamton ..... 000 000 410 - 5 6 2 Hart 1-0, Emma Schurr 1-0, Dempsey Arse- Springfield 5, Hartford 4, OT PRO HOCKEY
Lansing 48, Greene 39 Quarterfinals Richmond ..... 100 000 021 - 4 9 3 nault 1-0, Brooke Troy 1-0, Tara Schurr 1-0, Jor- Lehigh Valley 7, Hershey 6 Utica at Binghamton, 5:05
Unadilla Valley 72, Watkins Glen 52 Friday, Feb. 23 Binghamton (3-4): Jacob Wloczewski, Jake dan Lappin 0-1. Providence 6, Charlotte 3 LOCAL BASKETBALL
Quarterfinals 2-Owego 73, 7-Dryden 28 Miller (5, W), Joe Orlando (8, S) and Jason Shots: Binghamton 14; Boston College 26. Bridgeport 4, Laval 2 Binghamton at Elmira, 4:15
Friday, Feb. 23 Saturday, Feb. 24 Agresti. Ground balls: Binghamton 14; Boston Col- Milwaukee 4, Rockford 1 COLLEGE BASEBALL
1-Walton 52, 8-Sidney 47 3-Waverly 51, 6-Whitney Point 18 Richmond (5-4): Tim Miller, Foster Roy (5, L), lege 16. Draws: Binghamton 7; Boston Col- Chicago at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Binghamton at Richmond, noon
4-Tioga 72, 5-Elmira Notre Dame 56 4-Norwich 48, 5-Oneonta 39 Balducci (7), Looney (9) and Johnson. lege 11. Saves: Emma Jehle (BU) 4, Taylor Ontario at San Diego, 10 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL
6-Lansing 54, 3-Moravia 49 Semifinals Passuello (BU) 2; Lauren Daly (BC) 6. Saturday’s Games Binghamton vs. Troy at Orlando, 9 a.m.
7-Unadilla Valley 69, 2-Union Springs 60 Wednesday, Feb. 28 MEN’S BASKETBALL
Providence at Hartford, 3 p.m. Binghamton vs. Delaware at Orlando, 11:30
Semifinals 1-Susquehanna Valley 53, 4-Norwich 35 Harvard 98, Cornell 88 (2OT) PROFESSIONAL Rochester at Toronto, 4 p.m.
Cornell (11-15): Gettings 6-14 11-14 23, Ju- a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 27 2-Owego 61, 3-Waverly 57 WB/Scranton at Rockford, 7 p.m. COLLEGE MEN’S TENNIS
4-Tioga 58, 1-Walton 52 Championship lian 4-9 1-3 10, Morgan 12-22 4-5 34, McBride AHL Utica at Hershey, 7 p.m.
0-4 2-2 2, Davis 3-6 0-0 7, Abdur-Ra’oof 0-2 Binghamton at NJIT, 2
7-Unadilla Valley 50, 6-Lansing 41 Saturday, March 3 Eastern Conference Laval at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
Championship 2-Owego (13-9) vs. 1-Susquehanna Valley 0-0 0, Warren 1-4 2-2 4, Boeheim 0-1 0-0 0, Atlantic Division Milwaukee at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 4 (22-0), at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Gordon 2-8 3-3 8. Totals W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Bridgeport at Belleville, 7 p.m.
MONDAY’S EVENTS
4-Tioga vs. 7-Unadilla Valley 3 p.m. at SUNY Arena, Binghamton, 5:30 p.m. 28-71 23-29 88. Lehigh Val. 36 15 3 4 79 205 174 Charlotte at Springfield, 7:05 p.m. COLLEGE MEN’S LACROSSE
Cortland CLASS C Harvard (16-12): Lewis 11-13 7-9 29, Towns WB/Scrantn 33 16 4 1 71 180 155 Binghamton at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Canisius at Binghamton, 4
CLASS D First round 7-11 3-4 20, Johnson 2-5 0-0 5, Bassey 4-6 6-6 Providence 33 18 3 2 71 162 134 Iowa at Manitoba, 8 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL
First round Wednesday, Feb. 21 18, Juzang 5-13 8-8 20, Perez 0-0 0-0 0, Baker Charlotte 31 24 0 3 65 191 169 Chicago at Texas, 8 p.m. Binghamton vs. Czech National Team at Or-
Tuesday, Feb. 20 7-Unatego 50, 10-Walton 37 1-4 0-0 3, Djuricic 0-4 0-0 0, Haskett 1-3 0-0 3. Bridgeport 27 22 5 3 62 151 149 Bakersfield at Stockton, 9 p.m. lando, 11 a.m.
Hunter-Tannersville 41, Milford 39 8-Spencer-Van Etten 52, 9-Unadilla Valley 39 Totals 31-59 24-27 98. Hartford 26 25 5 3 60 158 194
Halftime: Harvard 35-33. End Of Regula- Sunday’s Games
Morris 77, Charlotte Valley 54 Quarterfinals Springfield 26 28 2 1 55 164 182 Charlotte at Hartford, 3 p.m.
Delhi 76, Sharon Springs 36 Saturday, Feb. 24 tion: Tied 77. End Of 1st Overtime: Tied 87. Hershey 23 27 4 4 54 157 193
3-pointers: Cornell 9-26 (Morgan 6-14, Da- Toronto at Belleville, 3 p.m.
Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton 72, Jefferson 54 1-Bainbridge-Guilford 58, 8-Spencer-Van Et- Iowa at Manitoba, 3 p.m.

NATIONAL SCOREBOARD
NBA Metropolitan Division Chicago White Sox 9, Kansas City 5
Chicago Cubs 7, Cincinnati 4
Atlantic 10 tournament.
18. Clemson (22-8) lost to Syracuse 55-52.
At Sentosa Golf Club (Tanjong Course)
Singapore
12. (21) Paul Menard, Ford, 188.442.
13. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 188.838.
All Times EST GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Diego 10, Oakland 4 Next: ACC tournament. 14. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 188.712.
Washington 64 36 21 7 79 198 191 Purse: $1.5 million
EASTERN CONFERENCE San Francisco (ss) 13, Cleveland 4 19. Arizona (23-7) vs. California. Pac-12 tour- Yardage: 6,718; Par: 72 15. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford, 188.607.
Philadelphia 65 34 20 11 79 196 189 San Francisco (ss) 9, Texas 4 nament. 16. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 188.442.
Atlantic Division Pittsburgh 65 36 25 4 76 212 198 Third Round
Milwaukee 6, Colorado 5 20. West Virginia (22-9) lost to Texas 87-79, 17. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet, 188.363.
W L Pct GB New Jersey 65 33 24 8 74 191 196 Nelly Korda 70-66-65- 201 -15
Columbus 65 32 28 5 69 172 184 L.A. Angels vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., late OT. Next: Big 12 tournament. 18. (19) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 187.865.
Toronto 44 17 .721 — 21. Nevada (26-5) at San Diego State. Next: Danielle Kang 68-64-70- 202 -14 19. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 187.846.
Carolina 65 29 25 11 69 174 195 Sunday’s Games Brooke M. Henderson 68-72-65- 205 -11
Boston 44 19 .698 1 Boston vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 1:05 MWC tournament. 20. (88) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 187.441.
Philadelphia 34 27 .557 10 NY Islanders 65 29 29 7 65 211 234 Minjee Lee 71-66-68- 205 -11
NY Rangers 65 29 30 6 64 186 207 p.m. 22. Saint Mary’s (27-4) vs. Pepperdine. Next: Michelle Wie 67-73-66- 206 -10 21. (95) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 187.305.
New York 24 39 .381 21 Detroit vs. Washington at West Palm Beach, vs. BYU or San Diego, Monday. 22. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 187.246.
Brooklyn 20 43 .317 25 Jin Young Ko 72-67-67- 206 -10
WESTERN CONFERENCE Fla., 1:05 p.m. 23. Kentucky (21-10) lost to Florida 80-67. Jessica Korda 68-70-68- 206 -10 23. (38) David Ragan, Ford, 187.162.
Southeast Division Houston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Next: SEC tournament. Marina Alex 69-67-70- 206 -10 24. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 186.413.
Central Division
Miami vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 1:05 24. Middle Tennessee (24-5) vs. Marshall. Jenny Shin 71-68-68- 207 -9 25. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 187.650.
W L Pct GB GP W L OT Pts GF GA Next: Conference USA tournament. 26. (43) Darrell Wallace Jr., Chevrolet,
Washington 36 27 .571 — p.m. Charley Hull 70-68-69- 207 -9
Nashville 64 41 14 9 91 210 165 Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 25. Houston (23-6) did not play. Next: vs. 187.546.
Miami 32 30 .516 3½ Winnipeg 64 38 17 9 85 217 173 Ha Na Jang 70-68-69- 207 -9
Charlotte 28 35 .444 8 1:05 p.m. UConn, Sunday. Lydia Ko 71-71-67- 209 -7 27. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet,
Dallas 65 37 23 5 79 193 171 186.916.
Orlando 19 43 .306 16½ Minnesota 65 36 22 7 79 200 189 Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., a-Atthaya Thitikul 70-71-68- 209 -7
Atlanta 19 44 .302 17 1:05 p.m. AP Women’s Top 25 Poll Jeong Eun Lee 69-70-70- 209 -7 28. (37) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 186.335.
Colorado 64 35 24 5 75 202 189
St. Louis 66 35 26 5 75 180 176 Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ Lizette Salas 71-67-71- 209 -7 29. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford, 186.123.
Central Division Chicago 64 27 29 8 62 180 186 1:05 p.m. women’s college basketball poll, with first- Chella Choi 68-69-72- 209 -7 30. (51) Cole Custer, Ford, 185.982.
W L Pct GB Washington vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, place votes in parentheses, records through Ariya Jutanugarn 68-74-68- 210 -6 31. (13) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 185.312.
Cleveland 36 25 .590 — Pacific Division Fla., 1:10 p.m. Feb. 25, total points based on 25 points for a Eun-Hee Ji 67-75-68- 210 -6 32. (32) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 185.027.
Indiana 35 27 .565 1½ Cleveland vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 first-place vote through one point for a 25th- Moriya Jutanugarn 70-71-69- 210 -6 33. (15) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 183.418.
GP W L OT Pts GF GA Sung Hyun Park 68-73-69- 210 -6
Milwaukee 33 29 .532 3½ Vegas 64 41 18 5 87 222 178 p.m. place vote and last week’s ranking: 34. (72) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 182.272.
Detroit 29 33 .468 7½ Kansas City vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., Record Pts Prv Madelene Sagstrom 68-72-70- 210 -6 35. (23) Gray Gaulding, Toyota, 179.241.
San Jose 65 35 21 9 79 194 180 Hyo Joo Kim 72-68-71- 211 -5
Chicago 21 41 .339 15½ Los Angeles 65 36 24 5 77 189 160 3:05 p.m. 1. UConn (32) 28-0 800 1 36. (00) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet,
L.A. Dodgers vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, 2. Mississippi St. 30-0 765 2 Shanshan Feng 70-70-71- 211 -5 176.292.
Anaheim 65 32 21 12 76 180 180 In Gee Chun 68-72-71- 211 -5
WESTERN CONFERENCE Calgary 66 32 25 9 73 185 195 Ariz., 3:05 p.m. 3. Baylor 27-1 733 3 37. (55) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 173.628.
4. Louisville 29-2 697 4 Austin Ernst 71-67-73- 211 -5
Southwest Division Edmonton 64 27 33 4 58 181 213 San Diego (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox at Glen- Cristie Kerr 70-67-74- 211 -5
Vancouver 65 24 32 9 57 176 214 dale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. 5. Notre Dame 27-2 685 5
W L Pct GB 6. Oregon 27-4 627 8 Angela Stanford 76-66-70- 212 -4
Arizona 63 19 34 10 48 153 208
Houston
San Antonio
48
36
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Seattle vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz.,
7. Texas 23-5 611 6 Anna Nordqvist
Amy Yang
75-67-70- 212 -4
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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for 8. South Carolina 23-6 542 7 Pregame.com Line
New Orleans 35 26 .574 13 overtime loss. Top three teams in each divi- 3:10 p.m. 9. UCLA 23-6 511 10 Inbee Park 73-70-70- 213 -3
Dallas 19 44 .302 30 sion and two wild cards per conference ad- Colorado vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:10 10. Oregon St. 23-6 496 12 Jennifer Song 65-75-73- 213 -3 NBA
Memphis 18 43 .295 30 vance to playoffs. p.m. 11. Florida St. 24-5 457 9 Jacqui Concolino 73-71-70- 214 -2 Sunday
Oakland vs. San Diego (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 12. Tennessee 23-6 452 15 So Yeon Ryu 69-75-70- 214 -2 Favorite Line O/U Underdog
Northwest Division Friday’s Games at ATLANTA 21⁄2 2221⁄2 Phoenix
3:10 p.m. 13. Ohio St. 24-6 398 14 Nicole Broch Larsen 70-73-71- 214 -2
Montreal 6, N.Y. Islanders 3 Mirim Lee 69-74-71- 214 -2 at WASHINGTON 31⁄2 2081⁄2 Indiana
W L Pct GB Carolina 3, New Jersey 1 14. Missouri 23-6 381 11
Portland 36 26 .581 — 15. Texas A&M 22-8 338 17 Sei Young Kim 70-72-72- 214 -2 at TORONTO 9 219 ⁄2
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Oklahoma City 37 27 .578 — Florida 4, Buffalo 1 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 71-70-73- 214 -2 New Orleans 31⁄2 2231⁄2 at DALLAS
Minnesota 38 28 .576 — Winnipeg 4, Detroit 3 COLLEGE 16. Stanford
17. Maryland
20-9 333
23-6 280
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Colorado 7, Minnesota 1 New York 2 215 at SACRAMNTO
Denver
Utah
34
32
28
30
.548
.516
2
4 N.Y. Rangers 3, Calgary 1 BASKETBALL 18. Duke
19. Georgia
22-7 247
24-5 246
20
19
Angel Yin
Carlota Ciganda
73-73-69- 215 -1
71-74-70- 215 -1 at LA CLIPPERS 8 226 Brooklyn
Ottawa 5, Vegas 4 AP Men’s Top 25 Poll 20. South Florida 24-5 243 18 Mi Hyang Lee 72-72-71- 215 -1
Pacific Division Nashville 4, Vancouver 3, OT COLLEGE BASKETBALL
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ col- 21. Green Bay 26-3 119 22 Pornanong Phatlum 74-68-73- 215 -1 Sunday
W L Pct GB Anaheim 4, Columbus 2 lege basketball poll, with first-place votes in 22. Belmont 28-3 110 23 Sandra Gal 72-75-69- 216 E Favorite Line Underdog
Golden State 49 14 .778 — Saturday’s Games parentheses, records through Feb. 25, total 23. NC State 22-7 101 21 Jane Park 75-69-72- 216 E at WICHITA ST 1 Cincinnati
L.A. Clippers 33 28 .541 15 Tampa Bay 7, Philadelphia 6, SO points based on 25 points for a first-place 24. LSU 19-8 85 24 Lexi Thompson 75-69-72- 216 E SMU 81⁄2 at SOUTH FLORIDA
L.A. Lakers 27 34 .443 21 Dallas 3, St. Louis 2, OT vote through one point for a 25th-place vote 25. Mercer 27-2 25 — Hyejin Choi 71-73-72- 216 E at MEMPHIS 13 East Carolina
Sacramento 19 43 .306 29½ Chicago at Los Angeles, late and previous ranking: Others receiving votes: Iowa 18, Michigan 15, Su Oh 68-76-72- 216 E at TULSA 11⁄2 Temple
Phoenix 19 45 .297 30½ Montreal at Boston, late Record Pts Prv Oklahoma St. 15, Gonzaga 11, Dayton 9, Syra- Sarah Jane Smith 75-70-72- 217 +1 at HOUSTON 16 UCONN
N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, late 1. Virginia (48) 26-2 1608 1 cuse 8, Arizona St. 7, California 6, DePaul 6, Katherine Kirk 74-69-74- 217 +1 at UCF 61⁄2 Tulane
Friday’s Games Ottawa at Arizona, late 2. Mich. St. (17) 28-3 1571 2 Candie Kung 71-72-74- 217 +1
Orlando 115, Detroit 106, OT Minnesota 5, Quinnipiac 5, Cent Michigan 4, William & Mary 1 Towson
Toronto vs. Washington at Annapolis, Md., 3. Xavier 25-4 1422 4 Brittany Lincicome 73-73-72- 218 +2 Hofstra 5 UNC-Wilmington
Philadelphia 110, Charlotte 99 Oklahoma 3, Buffalo 2, Florida Gulf Coast 2, Brittany Altomare 72-73-73- 218 +2
late 4. Villanova 25-4 1416 3 Milwaukee 11⁄2 Ill.-Chicago
Golden State 114, Atlanta 109 5. Duke 24-5 1362 5 Miami 1, UC Davis 1. Pernilla Lindberg 73-71-74- 218 +2
N.Y. Rangers at Edmonton, late Oakland 6 IUPUI
Chicago 108, Dallas 100 6. Kansas 23-6 1272 8 Ashleigh Buhai 75-67-76- 218 +2
Denver 108, Memphis 102 Sunday’s Games 7. Gonzaga 27-4 1231 6 AP Women’s Top 25 Fared Georgia Hall 73-76-70- 219 +3 National Hockey League
Indiana 103, Milwaukee 96 Nashville at Colorado, 3 p.m. 8. Purdue 26-5 1178 9 Saturday Mi Jung Hur 75-72-72- 219 +3 Sunday
Toronto 102, Washington 95 Philadelphia at Florida, 3 p.m. 9. North Carolina 22-7 1140 10 1. UConn (29-0) did not play. Next: vs. Mem- Alena Sharp 75-75-70- 220 +4 Favorite Line Underdog Line
Oklahoma City 124, Phoenix 116 Chicago at Anaheim, 4 p.m. 10. Cincinnati 25-4 1013 11 phis or Tulane, Sunday. In-Kyung Kim 75-72-73- 220 +4 at FLORIDA OFF Philadelphia OFF
L.A. Clippers 128, New York 105 Vegas at New Jersey, 5 p.m. 11. Wichita St. 23-5 945 13 2. Mississippi State (31-0) vs. No. 15 Texas Kim Kaufman 75-73-73- 221 +5 Nashville -127 at COLORADO +117
Utah 116, Minnesota 108 Detroit at Minnesota, 7 p.m. 12. Texas Tech 22-7 887 6 A&M. Next: vs. No. 8 South Carolina or No. 19 Megan Khang 75-72-74- 221 +5 at ANAHEIM OFF Chicago OFF
Winnipeg at Carolina, 7 p.m. 13. Ohio St. 24-7 791 16 Georgia, Sunday. Karine Icher 78-71-73- 222 +6 Las Vegas -115 at NEW JERSEY +105
Sunday’s Games Columbus at San Jose, 9 p.m. 14. Auburn 24-5 781 12 3. Baylor (29-1) beat Kansas State 83-54. Tiffany Chan 74-74-76- 224 +8 Winnipeg -114 at CAROLINA +104
Phoenix at Atlanta, 3:30 p.m. Haru Nomura 78-72 - WD at MINNESOTA OFF Detroit OFF
Charlotte at Toronto, 6 p.m. 15. Michigan 24-7 753 17 Next: vs. TCU, Sunday.
16. Tennessee 21-7 564 19 4. Louisville (31-2) beat No. 23 N.C. State 64- at SAN JOSE -150 Columbus +140
Indiana at Washington, 6 p.m. 17. Rhode Island 23-4 558 18
New Orleans at Dallas, 7 p.m. MLB 18. Clemson 21-7 499 15
59. Next: vs. No. 5 Notre Dame, Sunday.
5. Notre Dame (29-2) beat No. 11 Florida Tshwane Open Leading Scores
Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. All Times EST 19. Arizona 22-7 450 14
Brooklyn at L.A. Clippers, 9 p.m.
New York at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Spring Training 20. West Virginia 21-8 429 21
State 90-80. Next: vs. No. 4 Louisville, Sunday.
6. Oregon (28-4) vs. No. 9 UCLA. Next: vs.
Saturday
At Pretoria Country Club
TRANSACTIONS
AMERICAN LEAGUE 21. Nevada 25-5 386 20 Saturday’s Sports Transactions
Monday’s Games 22. Saint Mary’s 27-4 318 22 No. 16 Stanford or Arizona State, Sunday. Waterkloof, South Africa
Detroit at Cleveland, 7 p.m. 23. Kentucky 20-9 174 — 7. Texas (24-5) vs. Iowa State. Next: vs. Okla- Purse: $1.25 million BASEBALL
W L Pct.
Milwaukee at Indiana, 7 p.m. New York 8 1 0.889 24. Middle Tenn. 23-5 144 24 homa State or West Virginia, Sunday. Yardage: 7,081; Par: 71 American League
Phoenix at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Boston 7 3 0.700 25. Houston 22-6 45 23 8. South Carolina (24-6) vs. No. 19 Georgia. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms
Third Round
Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. Kansas City 5 2 0.714 Others receiving votes: TCU 41, Butler 34, St. Next: vs. No. 2 Mississippi State or No. 15 Tex- with INF Danny Valencia on a minor league
as A&M, Sunday. G. Coetzee, South Africa 67-64-68-199 contract.
Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Detroit 6 3 0.667 Bonaventure 29, NC State 28, Creighton 26, M. Korhonen, Finland 68-64-69-201
Orlando at Utah, 9 p.m. Houston 6 3 0.667 Loyola of Chicago 8, Southern Cal 7, Florida 9. UCLA (24-6) vs. No. 6 Oregon. Next: vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms
No. 16 Stanford or Arizona State, Sunday. Sam Horsfield, England 68-69-64-201 with RHP Nick Tepesch on a minor league
Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Cleveland 6 3 0.667 St. 4, Arkansas 3, Seton Hall 3, Virginia Tech 2, Felipe Aguilar, Chile 65-67-71-203
Tuesday’s Games Chicago 5 4 0.556 Boise St. 1, Oklahoma 1, Florida 1. 10. Oregon State (23-7) did not play. Next: contract.
TBA. Scott Jamieson, Scotland 67-69-67-203
Atlanta at Toronto, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay 5 5 0.500 E. Van Rooyen, South Africa 68-68-67-203 COLLEGE
Miami at Washington, 7 p.m. Minnesota 4 4 0.500 11. Florida State (25-6) lost to No. 5 Notre FAU — Named Brian White athletic director.
AP Men’s Top 25 Fared Thomas Aiken, South Africa 65-71-67-203
Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Los Angeles 4 4 0.500 Dame 90-80. Next: TBA. Victor Perez, France 69-68-68-205
Saturday 12. Tennessee (24-7) did not play. Next: TBA.
Houston at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Baltimore 4 5 0.444 1. Virginia (27-2) vs. Notre Dame. Next: ACC Shaun Norris, South Africa 66-72-67-205
13. Ohio State (25-6) vs. Minnesota. Next: vs.
Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
New York at Portland, 10 p.m.
Seattle
Toronto
3
3
5
6
0.375
0.333
tournament. No. 17 Maryland or Nebraska, Sunday.
Adilson da Silva, Brazil 67-72-66-205
D. van Tonder, South Africa 67-72-66-205
ON THIS DATE
2. Michigan State (28-4) lost to No. 15 Michi- 14. Missouri (24-7) did not play. Next: TBA. March 4
Brooklyn at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Oakland 2 5 0.286 gan 75-64. Next: TBA. Sebastian Gros, France 69-70-66-205
New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Texas 2 5 0.286 15. Texas A&M (24-8) vs. No. 2 Mississippi Scott Vincent, Zimbabwe 68-69-69-206 1960 — Phil Latrielle of Middlebury scores
3. Xavier (27-4) beat DePaul 65-62. Next: State. Next: vs. No. 8 South Carolina or No. 19 an NCAA-record 10 goals in a 13-2 victory
Laurie Canter, England 73-64-69-206
NATIONAL LEAGUE Big East tournament. Georgia, Sunday. J. Kruyswijk, South Africa 69-69-68-206 over Colgate. Latrielle, a three time All-Amer-
Calendar 4. Villanova (26-4) vs. Georgetown. Next: 16. Stanford (21-9) vs. Arizona State. Next:
April 11-14 — Portsmouth Invitational Tour- W L Pct. Matthew Carvell, South Africa 69-69-68-206 ican, would score a record 250 goals in the 85
Big East tournament. vs. No. 6 Oregon or No. 9 UCLA, Sunday. Connor Syme, Scotland 70-68-68-206 games of his collegiate ice hockey career.
nament (Portsmouth, Va.). Chicago 6 1 0.857 5. Duke (24-6) vs. No. 9 North Carolina.
Milwaukee 7 2 0.778 17. Maryland (24-6) vs. Nebraska. Next: vs. Jens Dantorp, Sweden 70-69-67-206 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadel-
April 11 — Regular Season ends. Next: ACC tournament. No. 13 Ohio State or Minnesota, Sunday.
April 14 — Playoffs begin. Miami 6 2 0.750 phia Warriors registers his fifth straight 50-
6. Kansas (24-6) at Oklahoma State. Next: 18. Duke (22-8) did not play. Next: TBA. Also
April 22 — NBA draft early entry eligibility San Diego 5 3 0.625 point game with 58 against the New York
Big 12 tournament. 19. Georgia (25-5) vs. No. 8 South Carolina. P. Newcomb, United States 67-72-72-211 Knicks and sets a season scoring record with
deadline. Washington 4 4 0.500 7. Gonzaga (27-4) vs. Loyola Marymount.
Los Angeles 4 5 0.444 Next: vs. No. 2 Mississippi State or No. 15 Tex- Julian Suri, United States 65-74-72-211 3,921 points.
May 31 — NBA Finals begin. Next: vs. San Francisco or Pacific, Monday. as A&M, Sunday.
June 11 — NBA draft early entry entrant with- San Francisco 4 5 0.444 1968 — Joe Frazier wins the vacant New
8. Purdue (27-5) vs. Penn State. Next: vs. No. 20. South Florida (24-6) did not play. Next: York world heavyweight title with an 11th-
drawal deadline. Colorado 3 5 0.375 2 Michigan State or No. 15 Michigan, Sunday.
June 17 — NBA Finals latest possible date. St. Louis
New York
3
3
5
6
0.375
0.333
9. North Carolina (22-8) at No. 5 Duke. Next:
vs. East Carolina, Sunday.
21. Green Bay (27-3) beat Northern Ken- AUTO RACING round TKO of Buster Mathis at Madison
Square Garden.
ACC tournament. tucky 62-49. Next: vs. Milwaukee or Youngs- NASCAR - Pennzoil 400 Lineup 1981 — Guy LaFleur of the Montreal Cana-
Atlanta 3 6 0.333
Cincinnati 3 6 0.333 10. Cincinnati (26-4) did not play. Next: at town State, Monday. Friday’s qualifying; race Sunday diens scores his 1,000th point with a goal in a
NHL Pittsburgh 2 5 0.286 No. 11 Wichita State, Sunday.
11. Wichita State (24-5) did not play. Next:
22. Belmont (31-3) beat UT Martin 63-56, At Las Vegas Motor Speedway 9-3 rout over the Winnipeg Jets.
Arizona 3 7 0.300 OT. Next: NCAA Tournament. Las Vegas 1990 — Hank Gathers, one of two Division I
All Times EST vs. No. 10 Cincinnati, Sunday.
Philadelphia 2 8 0.200 23. N.C. State (24-8) lost to No. 4 Louisville (Car number in parentheses) players to lead the nation in scoring and re-
EASTERN CONFERENCE 12. Texas Tech (22-8) vs. TCU. Next: Big 12 64-59. Next: TBA. 1. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 191.489 mph. bounding in the same season, dies after col-
Saturday’s Games tournament. 24. LSU (19-9) did not play. Next: TBA.
Atlantic Division 2. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 190.248. lapsing during Loyola Marymount’s West
Baltimore 4, Philadelphia (ss) 2 13. Ohio State (24-8) did not play. Next: TBA. 25. Mercer (29-2) did not play. Next: vs. ET-
GP W L OT Pts GF GA 3. (41) Kurt Busch, Ford, 190.067. Coast Conference tournament game against
Miami 1, N.Y. Mets 0 14. Auburn (24-6) vs. South Carolina. Next: SU, Sunday.
Tampa Bay 66 45 17 4 94 240 182 4. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 189.980. Portland. He was 23.
N.Y. Yankees 5, Boston 3 SEC tournament.
Boston 62 39 15 8 86 207 157 5. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 189.447. 2004 — Mianne Bagger makes sports histo-
Atlanta 9, St. Louis 2 15. Michigan (27-7) beat No. 2 Michigan
Toronto 66 39 20 7 85 218 185 6. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 189.175. ry at the Women’s Australian Open as the first
Tampa Bay 7, Detroit 4 State 75-64. Next: vs. No. 8 Purdue or Penn
Florida
Detroit
62 31 25 6 68
64 26 28 10 62
185 198
169 189
Washington 8, Houston 1 State, Sunday. GOLF 7. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 189.148.
8. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 189.102.
transsexual to play in a pro golf tournament.
2006 — Rafael Nadal ends top-ranked Rog-
Montreal 64 25 29 10 60 166 198 Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia (ss) 3 16. Tennessee (22-7) vs. Georgia. Next: SEC HSBC Women’s World Championship 9. (20) Erik Jones, Toyota, 188.719. er Federer’s 56-match hardcourt winning
Ottawa 63 22 31 10 54 173 223 Toronto 13, Minnesota 8 tournament. Par Scores 10. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 188.640. streak with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory in the final
Buffalo 65 20 34 11 51 154 211 L.A. Dodgers 14, Arizona 6 17. Rhode Island (23-6) did not play. Next:
Saturday 11. (14) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 188.469. of the Dubai Open.
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agility/speed drills. Call Bryan McGov-
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GYMNASTICS She leads the conference — and
Endicott Eclipse Gymnastics offers ranks third in the country — in blocks
recreational and competitive pro- per game (3.4). She became the
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meschool program classes run 3-4 teammate Kai Moon from Boling- at Portland. Binghamton (19-10) begins ing 61-45 on the road last Sunday.
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Boone ready for Yanks-Red Sox rivalry


Steve Popper
Columnist
North Jersey Record
USA TODAY NETWORK – N.J.

FORT MYERS, Fla. – On the night that


he was traded to the Yankees, July 31,
2003, Aaron Boone sat in the clubhouse
in Cincinnati and was saying his good-
byes to his teammates from the only team
he’d ever played for, when Tim Naehring,
a former Red Sox player who was working
in the Reds’ front office, approached.
“That night I’m kind of hanging out in
our clubhouse in Cincinnati with some
buddies, guys on the team, just hanging
out, kind of saying goodbye, shooting the
breeze,” Boone said. “Timmy Naehring
was sitting with us. He was our field coor-
dinator, farm director, not sure what his
title was. Obviously played in Boston. He
said, ‘You have no idea what you’re walk-
ing into right now.’
“You know, I consider myself a fan of
the game, pretty good knowledge of what
the heck’s going on. Sure enough, he was
right. I remember my first trip to Fenway, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was a part of the peak in the rivalry in 2003 when he played in 54 games and the playoffs
into Boston in some time in August. It for the Yankees. JONATHAN DYER/USA TODAY SPORTS
was another level, but so much fun. Obvi-
ously in 2003 that was a pretty good peak
time to that rivalry, but it was something deeper roots in far more places than the expectations, the sort of expectations Boone said. “I think anyone who comes
that was fun to be a part of. It was an hon- Bronx. His grandfather, Ray Boone, had that can raise the temperature of the ri- up with this organization understands
or to get to play where it matters like that, played briefly for the Red Sox and then valry once again. the Red Sox-Yankee thing. So I do think
especially in a game in August. I under- served as a scout for the organization for It may not surface on a day like this, a it’s good experience for those guys. But
stand it’s a big deal.” 30 years. If Boone is hard not to like, in- sunny 77 degree afternoon in spring you don’t get too far ahead of yourself ei-
Boone was a part of that peak for a serting himself into this rivalry again cer- training when many of the Yankees who ther. You do understand that it’s early
short time, but a huge role, playing just 54 tain is a good way to help the dislike grow. will figure most prominently in the rivalry March and today is just another day in
games for the Yankees and then the play- As he sat in the dugout before the Yan- were left back in Tampa. There was no our process of being ready in a few
offs. But he delivered an 11th-inning, kees won a Grapefruit League game over Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton or Gary weeks.”
walk-off home run in Game 7 of the the Red Sox 5-3, he sounded hopeful. Sanchez, not even Russell Wilson sent on But in April when the Yankees head to
American League Championship Series “Maybe I’m delusional,” Boone said. “I the two-hour bus ride south for this Boston for the first meeting, the friend-
to cap a wild series, sending the Red Sox mean, honestly I’ve been treated well. game. ship between Red Sox rookie manager
home without a championship one more They’ve won three championships since It wasn’t CC Sabathia or Masahiro Ta- Alex Cora and Boone, former co-workers
time, the final nail in the Curse of the those days. I think it always feels a little naka on the mound for the Yankees, in- as analysts at ESPN, not to mention the
Bambino that had lasted 85 years before more good-natured. That’s maybe by the stead sending Chance Adams down to Red Sox fans and Boone the mood figures
it finally turned the following season. wayside now that I’m back here. I’ve al- make the start. If it was an opportunity to shift.
Boone never played for the Yankees ways enjoyed going to Boston. I know a for Boone to give a break to some of his “Hopefully (it will be) fun,” Boone said.
again after that 2003 season, departing number of people from (Red Sox CEO) stars, it also gave him a chance to give “And hopefully they are meaningful
the rivalry almost as soon as he entered Sam Kennedy on down. So the organiza- some of the younger players a hint of games because of where we’ll be and
it. In his trips to Fenway Park in the years tion has treated me well. I’ve had for the what the rivalry would be like - even if the they’ll be in the standings. That’s the
since with other teams and then as an most part good dealings.” crowd at JetBlue Park seemed more in- goal. We understand that they’re one of
ESPN analyst the fans were congenial, al- Fair enough. But that was in the broad- terested in the pricy lobster rolls than in the elite teams in the league that’s going
lowing him to avoid the “Bucky F-ing cast booth or stopping in with the Cleve- booing the Yankees. The loud singalong to create a great challenge. So hopefully,
Dent” status. land Indians. But that will be tested now with Sweet Caroline was as close to reg- all year long they’re meaningful games as
It’s hard to imagine a more amiable as Boone is managing the Yankees with ular season as it got. a result of where both of us hopefully are
baseball man than Boone or one with both teams entering the season with high “I think there’s something to that,” in the standings.”

Gymnastics Teams scurry to find next Foles


continues Lindsay H. Jones
amid scandal USA TODAY

Maggie Hendricks
USA TODAY INDIANAPOLIS – A handful of NFL
teams arrived at the scouting combine
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – Fans, this week looking for a starting quar-
mostly tween and teenage girls, filled terback. Yet plenty of others are now
the stands at the Sears Centre in sub- asking themselves if they need to find
urban Chicago as gymnasts from a better backup.
around the world hoped to start their They can thank the Philadelphia
season with a win at the American Eagles and their understudy-turned-
Cup. Super-Bowl-MVP Nick Foles for this
Reigning world champion Morgan newfound quarterback dilemma.
Hurd went through her pre-bars ritual The Eagles proved that with the
of repeating a script she says before right roster, coaching staff and, yes, a
every routine, and then got to work. reliable Plan B QB, a season doesn’t
Here, as Hurd nailed her routines, have to be lost even if the team’s top
it’s not obvious that USA Gymnastics passer is. And in a league famous for a
is in the middle of one of the ugliest pe- copycat mentality of successful for-
riods in the sport's history. The testi- mulas, bolstering the backup role sud-
monies of repeated sexual abuse by denly seems like a more urgent matter.
former USA Gymnastics national team “I think it’s really hard for quarter-
doctor Larry Nassar’s over 250 victims backs to stay healthy for 16 games. It’s
is still echoing in the minds of anyone a physical game. These guys are taking
who heard it just two months ago. some shots and, a lot of times, they
Jordyn Wieber was part of a group don’t see them coming,” said Miami
who testified before a congressional Dolphins coach Adam Gase said.
committee about her abuse on “If we can get into a situation where
Wednesday night. On Friday, Aly Rais- we have two guys that we feel confi- Nick Foles celebrates with daughter Lily after leading the Eagles to victory last
man, one of the most decorated gym- dent about, that’s going to benefit us.” month in the Super Bowl. MARK J. REBILAS/USA TODAY SPORTS
nasts in American history, filed suit Gase’s team saw its 2017 season de-
against USA Gymnastics and the railed before it truly began when quar-
USOC over their inaction toward Nas- terback Ryan Tannehill suffered a torn starter Andy Dalton in 2015 and nearly “You’ve got to have one to win, and
sar. anterior cruciate ligament during a led Cincinnati past the Steelers in post- they’re hard to find. They’re an asset,”
There’s no doubt USA Gymnastics non-contact play in training camp. season. But McCarron didn’t fight to hit said Chargers general manager Tom
and the USOC are changed from Nas- While the Dolphins had confidence in free agency this year only to hold anoth- Telesco. “The Eagles did a great job hav-
sar’s crimes. But gymnastics? Gym- backup Matt Moore, who went 2-1 er clipboard. ing a quarterback like Nick Foles come
nastics is the same. down the stretch in 2016 and got the A good backup also doesn’t come in and play the way he did. We all try and
Gymnastics is still the sport of team into the playoffs, Miami opted to cheaply (or without risk). Mike Glennon do that.
tough, tiny athletes who push their lure Jay Cutler out of his brief retire- signed a three-year, $45 million deal “We all try and have a backup quar-
boundaries to their absolute limits. ment last summer to replace Tanne- with the Chicago Bears last year, essen- terback that’s good enough to come in
Hurd moved to the senior level in hill. But the move failed, with the Fins tially to be a bridge quarterback — ulti- and take you to the promised land. It’s
2017, taking sixth at the national finishing 6-10. mately to subsequently drafted Mitchell hard to do, but it’s all of our goals to have
championships before upsetting the Now Gase and Co. are counting on Trubisky. But Glennon bombed in four that guy. The supply isn’t as always as
field and winning the world champi- Tannehill’s return but also considering starts before giving way to the rookie big as you’d like.”
onships in the all-around last year. the addition of another quarterback, and will be released when the NFL’s The Chargers have relied on veteran
She’s been outspoken about her re- perhaps a rookie early in the draft. league year begins. Kellen Clemens for years behind Philip
solve to continue to compete in the But finding another Foles won’t be Foles was obviously a far better in- Rivers, who has started 192 consecutive
face of Nassar’s crimes. an easy task. vestment, signing a two-year, $11 million regular-season games, now the longest
The United States’ dominance in Case Keenum, a journeyman who contract ($7 million guaranteed) last active streak in the NFL. But this could
gymnastics has not waned. Gymnasts had his best season in 2017 after be- year as Philadelphia’s Carson Wentz in- finally be the year Telesco seriously
like Hurd, O’Keefe and Ragan Smith, coming the starter in Minnesota, isn’t surance policy, which ultimately paid looks at an upgrade behind Rivers while
the U.S. all-around champion who was likely to sign somewhere to be a back- off so handsomely. And, in the grand maybe finding a potential successor.
injured in warm-ups at the 2017 up after leading the Vikings to the NFC scheme, that deal pales to the going rate “With the quarterback position,
worlds, still have Olympic gold as their Championship Game. AJ McCarron for starting quarterbacks, which now you’re always looking,” he said.
goal. went 2-1 in relief of injured Bengals exceeds $25 million annually.
pressconnects.com z SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 z 5C

NYS SWIMMING
Centorani
Section 4 Continued from Page 1C

swimmers move in the second period that pro-


pelled him to victory. He became the
third wrestler from Norwich to win a

Anderson,
state title, joining current Binghamton
University teammates Tristan Rifan-
burg, who won three state titles, and

Li place
Frankie Garcia, who won two. Rifan-
burg and Garcia won their most recent
titles as seniors in 2015.

in top 15
“(Geislinger’s) willing to work on
anything, really,” said Norwich assis-
tant coach Cole Rifanburg, Tristan’s
brother. “He listens well and he goes
Andrew Legare and goes. He just has that will to win.”
Elmira Star-Gazette
USA TODAY NETWORK
Section 4 improves

Ithaca High School sophomore Car- Section 4 performed better than last
ter Anderson and Horseheads junior year in the team race. In Division I, Sec-
Shoonhsin Li delivered top-15 overall tion 4 finished 10th out of 11 teams, up
finishes Saturday to lead Section 4 one spot from the previous year. In Di-
swimmers during the finals of the New vision II, Section 4 finished third – be-
York State Public High School Athletic hind sections 3 and 6 -- up two spots Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton/Harpursville coach Brandon MacNaught discusses a
Association Boys Swimming and Div- from last year. call with an official during last weekend’s NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships
ing Championships. Additionally, Norwich placed sec- at Albany’s Times Union Center. ROB CENTORANI/STAFF PHOTO
Anderson finished 13th overall in ond among individual teams with 67
the 500-yard freestyle at the Nassau points – seven behind Central Valley
County Aquatic Center in East Mead- Academy. Tioga was fourth with 45, derstanding when it comes to what con- McFarland (170).
ow, on Long Island. Li placed 14th in two spots ahead of Walton/Delhi, stitutes a takedown, but it appeared Bra- Zarif lost, 3-2 to Bivar the 138-pound
the 200 individual medley and 17th in which had 41.5. dy Worthing was on the wrong end of a final in Windsor.
the 100 butterfly. In Division I, juniors Trentyn Rupert blown call in his 120-pound title match The runner-up finishes for Merwin
Anderson again lowered his top (285) of Newark Valley and Devin against Trent Svingala of Maple Hill. and Worthing – both of whom gained at-
time in the 500 freestyle, posting a Woodworth (120) placed third and I had a perfect angle on Svingala’s up- large berths to the tournament -- were
swim of 4 minutes, 42.81 seconds dur- fourth, respectively. Horseheads senior per-body throw on the edge of the circle better than their performances in Wind-
ing Saturday’s consolation finals. He Chris Eames finished fifth at 170 and in the first period. Worthing was out of sor, where Merwin placed fifth and Wor-
had a prelim time of 4:44.04 and came Corning freshman Chase Daudelin was bounds and at best, Svingala had one leg thing fourth.
into the meet with a top swim of sixth at 126. inbounds. The head referee ruled no ta- McFarland’s path to a state title in-
4:50.44, which had him seeded 35th. Division II saw Walton/Delhi junior kedown, but after conferring with his cluded a third-period pin of Norwich’s Ty
With Federation and public schools Chandler Merwin and Tioga sopho- partner, Svingala was awarded two Rifanburg in a semifinal Saturday morn-
athletes competing together, Ander- more Brady Worthing fall in close finals points in a match he won, 3-2. ing. Rifanburg trailed by four in the third
son’s finish Saturday was 10th among at 113 and 120, respectively. Susquehan- period when he tried a desperate move.
public schools. na Valley senior Richie Knapp placed Too many conferences McFarland countered, put a bear hug on
Li also lowered his time Saturday, third at 195; Oneonta senior LeRoy Wil- Rifanburg and pancaked him.
finishing in 1:56.74 in the consolation liams (285), Norwich senior Brennan It’s not something I noticed as much Rifanburg laid on the mat for several
finals of the IM, which put him ninth Slater (182) and Walton/Delhi junior the past two years, but there were a lot of minutes after the match and departed in
among public schools swimmers. He Caleb Robinson (120) finished fourth; conferences between coaches and refer- a wheelchair.
had a seed time of 1:57.02 and complet- Norwich sophomore Mikey Squires ees last weekend. Cole Rifanburg said Saturday night
ed Friday’s prelim in 1:57.03. (126), Tioga junior Austin Lamb (138) The longest involved Bivar in his 11-3 his brother suffered a concussion but
In the butterfly, Li’s time in the con- and Norwich freshman Tyler Rice (220) semifinal win over Chase Runfola of was feeling better.
solation finals was 52.11 seconds, placed fifth; and Bainbridge-Guilford/ Letchworth. BGAH coach Brandon Mac-
which was 13th among public schools. Afton/Harpursville senior Ben Bivar Naught correctly argued that Bivar Nickerson has company
Maine-Endwell junior Nathan Me- (138) and Norwich senior Ty Rifanburg should have been given a point after
dina swam in the bonus finals of the (170) placed sixth. Runfola false-started for the third time From 2001-05, Chenango Forks’ Troy
100 freestyle and ended up 25th overall That means Section 4 should return from the bottom position. Nickerson won five state champion-
in 48.51 seconds. nine state place-winners. Throw in But it went on and on. Referees talked, ships, unprecedented in state history
Ithaca senior Timothy Hector standouts such as Tioga junior John coaches talked, a rules interpreter was until last weekend.
placed 28th overall in the 100 back- Worthing, BGAH freshman Brody Olek- called over and it probably took 10 min- Long Beach senior Jacori Teemer won
stroke with a time of 54.52 in the bo- sak and Norwich junior Eli Rodriguez, utes to make a call. his fifth straight state title, defeating Fox
nus finals. all of whom dealt with injury or illness I’m not snapping on the coaches. It’s Lane’s Matt Grippi, 8-2 in the 152-pound
Also on Saturday, Maine-Endwell during the season, and Section 4 wres- their right to dispute calls and they final.
competed in three relays. That includ- tling would appear to be strong heading should advocate for their wrestlers.
ed the 200 medley relay, with the Spar- into next season. That said, it happened way too much. Odds ’N Ends
tans replacing Syosset as first alter- “We need depth in our lineups, so I can’t think of anyone in any sport who
nate after posting the 31st-fastest time we’re not forfeiting as many weight attends events to see coaches and refer- Of the 90 state titles awarded the past
in prelims Friday. M-E took advantage classes,” Chenango Forks coach Rick ees talk. three seasons, Section 4 has won two. …
of the opportunity, finishing 25th over- Gumble said when asked to assess Sec- It was almost as if Bivar and Runfola Knapp pinned four of his five opponents
all. The team of Noah Brizzolara, tion 4’s future. “It’s a problem in up- wrestled two matches, the one before the last weekend, the lone exception a 6-5
Thomas Guilfoyle, Medina and Dean state with our population decreases.” delay and the one after. Wrestling needs semifinal loss to eventual champion
Plaskon had a bonus finals time of Gumble added he thinks wrestling is a constant flow, not only for competitors Doug Simmons of Canastota. … Tioga
1:38.41 after a turning in a 1:40.05 in making a comeback in the area. but spectators. senior Stephen Taylor placed sixth
prelims. “I see it my hallways,” he said. “Some Not sure what the solution is, but nu- among NYSPHSAA wrestlers. He didn’t
In the 200 freestyle relay bonus kids feel if they didn’t start wrestling at merous stoppages are not good for the qualify for the fifth-place match, but
race, M-E’s Medina, Julian Layton, a young age that it’s not a sport they get sport. runner-up Jayson Gomez of Eagle Acad-
Brizzolara and Plaskon had a time of into right away. I think that’s a false emy is from a PSAL school, so Taylor ap-
1:30.13, which was 24th overall. statement. Kris Borelli for us, he only Tournament of Champions peared on the NYSPHSAA podium. …
Ithaca’s team of Evan Stevens, Sam has two years of wrestling and he Sixteen of Saturday’s 30 champions
Glaubitz, Hector and Anderson had a placed third in the section. As coaches, The Windsor Christmas Tournament were top seeds, six were second seeds,
time of 3:17.25 in the bonus finals of the we have to get more kids involved and bills itself as the “Tournament of Cham- two third seeds, one fourth seed, four
400 freestyle relay, good for 23rd over- keep the elite kids on the trajectory pions” and that was the case this year. fifth seeds (including Geislinger) and
all. One spot behind that group was M- they’re on now.” Four wrestlers who made the finals in one sixth seed.
E’s Plaskon, Layton, Brizzolara and Windsor won Division II state champi- Centorani can be reached at
Medina in 3:17.94. Bad call? onships: Geislinger, Honeoye Falls-Li- rcentorani@pressconnects.com and fol-
Follow @SGAndrewLegare on Twit- ma’s Anthony Noto (106), Mount Sinai’s low @PSBRob on Twitter.
ter I’ll be the first to admit a lack of un- Michael Zarif (138) and Phoenix’s Ross

Moriello For the second year in a row, the best-


known name in New York’s scholastic
troduction of what came to be known as
the “Pearl Washington Rule.”
Boys & Girls’ loss in Washington’s sen-
ior season was the final straw. Federation
ranks won’t be appearing in the state fi- Like Girard, Washington was well organizers formed a committee that
Continued from Page 1C nal fours in Binghamton in two weeks. known across the state by the conclusion would select two “lucky losers” from the
Glens Falls lost in the Section 2 Class B of his junior year at Boys & Girls High in postseason to be added to the Federation
trunk, but perhaps not; even I’m not that semifinals, ending the season for junior Brooklyn. He would have been a huge field, giving them an unprecedented sec-
unlucky. Joe Girard III. The state’s career scoring drawing card in Glens Falls, but the Kan- ond chance.
And luck is this week’s column sub- leader was averaging 50 points a game garoos were knocked out of the postsea- And so it came to be that North Baby-
ject. More specifically, bad luck as the this season and would have attracted son during the PSAL tournament in lon from the NYSPHSAA and Andrew
winter high school sports season winds plenty of casual fans who’ve been hear- Washington’s senior season in 1983. Jackson (with Greg “Boo” Harvey) from
down. ing the name as scholarship offers have The NYSPHSAA tournament was re- the PSAL were awarded wildcard berths
So far this postseason, the NYSPHSAA begun pouring in from all across the vived in 1978 and state officials wrestled in 1984 to what was still known as the
has had to move its Nordic ski champi- country. each year with tweaks to the Federation “Super 16.” North Babylon was the de-
onships from Section 5 to Gore Mountain If Half Hollow Hills East from Long Is- tournament. The tinkering started with fending NYSPHSAA large-school champ
in the Capital Region because of a lack of land falls short of reaching Binghamton adding the PSAL and CHSAA in 1979, and Jackson had lost to Truman (with
snow, and the basketball finals in several in Class AA, thus depriving upstate fans trimming the event from six classes to Rodney Strickland) in the PSAL tourney.
sections could have their most lucrative of the chance to see electrifying guard Sa- four in 1980, moving to Glens Falls in ‘81, North Babylon went on to beat Long
Friday of the postseason wiped out by the vion Lewis, I admit that I may skip the playing the whole tourney at a single site Island Lutheran to advance to Glens Falls
storm that started moving in Thursday trip this year. over three days in ‘82 and reworking the before losing to eventual champ Truman.
night. Girard’s absence takes me back to format in ‘83 so that overall large- and Jackson lost its quarterfinal to Christ the
On top of that, upsets have been the where this column started: the small-school champs could be crowned King.
rule of the sectional hockey tournaments. mid-1980s. in a sort of post-championship champi- I don’t recall what happened from
West Genesee vs. Williamsville North When Dwayne “Pearl” Washington onship. there, though I think the committee rec-
was supposed to be a monster state Divi- died not quite two years ago, social media In that span, major names like Sam ognized the flaws of the “Pearl Washing-
sion I quarterfinal this weekend, whet- was filled with memories of great mo- Perkins (Shaker High), Tony “Red” Bruin ton Rule” after one more year and did
ting appetites for the final four the follow- ments in his careers and tributes remind- and Vern Fleming (Mater Christi), Kenny away with wildcards.
ing weekend in Buffalo. In fact, I was go- ing us of what he meant to Syracuse Uni- Smith (Archbishop Molloy) never As much as they would crave having
ing to bypass basketball and attend that versity and the Big East. One story that reached the Federation tournament be- the hometown hero pack the Glens Falls
game instead ... right up until both went unmentioned was how the format cause of losses in sectional or association arena, don’t expect the Federation tour-
crashed out in sectionals. of New York’s Federation basketball tour- tournaments, and the effect on interest in nament to create a “Joe Girard Rule” this
And then there’s basketball. nament was revised in 1984 with the in- the event was obvious. year or next.
6C z SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 z PRESS & SUN-BULLETIN

Thomas sets course record


Steve DiMeglio
USA TODAY

MEXICO CITY – Golf is a funny game.


Justin Thomas, a winner of last
week’s Honda Classic and the No. 3-
ranked player in the world, was totally
lost in Thursday’s first round of the
World Golf Championships-Mexico
Championship, saying afterward that
he felt helpless and had never felt worse
standing over the ball.
On Friday, he found something on the
practice range.
On Saturday, he set the course rec-
ord.
Thomas, the reigning FedExCup
champion and PGA Tour player of the
year, made eight birdies and an eagle to
offset a lone bogey en route to a 9-un-
der-par 62 at the Club de Golf Chapulte-
pec. Jordan Spieth held the previous
course record with a 63 in last year’s
third round of the WGC-Mexico Cham-
pionship.
“Obviously, it was a great day,”
Thomas said. “Who knows what’s going
to happen, but I’m definitely moving in
the right direction.”
Thomas, who started the sun-
splashed day on the 10th tee and 11 shots
out of the lead, has a chance to win his
eighth title in his last 31 PGA Tour starts
as he stood four shots behind pace-set-
ter Shubhankar Sharma through 54
holes.
While he did his best work of the Justin Thomas made eight birdies and an eagle to offset a lone bogey on Saturday. ORLANDO RAMIREZ/USA TODAY SPORTS
week in the third round, Thomas started
moving in the right direction Friday af-
ter a phone call to his father, Mike, a PGA And it certainly made a difference. “But then that practice session yester- swing, he has revised his goals.
professional and his son’s coach. Thom- He and his father figured out that Thom- day helped me out a little bit to where I “With how I hit it Thursday and Fri-
as sent his father videos of his swing as’ arms were going away from his body hit some better shots in the second day, it was kind of hard to say let’s go out
and then put in a longer practice session on the downswing, something he said round, and then today I finally hit some and post a low one because I really
before the second round. he’s never done before, and he spent 40 nice solid irons.” didn’t have very much control of my
“I don’t think I’ve ever done that dur- minutes hitting golf balls trying to have And a pretty good 5-wood, too. He game,” Thomas said of his thoughts be-
ing a tournament,” said Thomas, who is his arms hug his body on the down- used the club to drive the 316-yard first fore the third round. “I was kind of tell-
seeking his first WGC title. “My dad, as swing. hole — his 10th of the day — and then ing myself I’d have liked to get it to 10
sad as it is, was making fun of me be- “I’ve always been pretty good at being canned a 25-footer for eagle. He said his under somehow by the end of the tour-
cause I called him and I said, ‘I’m going able to figure something out, just finding best swing of the day — and the tourna- nament. Got a pretty good jump start on
out to practice,’ and he said, ‘I’ve never some way to get it around, and I just was ment — came on the par-3 seventh that.
heard you say I’m going out to practice having a hard time with that Thursday,” when he hit a 6-iron from 235 yards out “I may have to reset that goal a little
instead of warm up before a tourna- said Thomas, who won five times last to 9 feet and made the birdie putt. bit.”
ment.’ There’s a difference.” season and has two wins this season. Now that Thomas has adjusted his

Despite gun debate, fans support SPORTS BRIEFS

FIFA panel adds video review to

NASCAR’s relationship with NRA


soccer laws ahead of World Cup

ZURICH – FIFA’s rule-making panel


approved adding video review to the
Mike Hembree laws of soccer on Saturday, clearing
USA TODAY the way for its use at the World Cup in
June.
LAS VEGAS – Five months after the The panel, known as IFAB, voted
Las Vegas Boulevard shooting that unanimously to begin updating the
killed 58 people and sent the nation into game’s written rules to include video
another round — and not the last — of assistant referees (VAR).
gun-control debate, visitors still walk by The decision “represents a new era
the Mandalay Bay hotel/casino and stop for football with video assistance for
to look at the 32nd-floor window where referees helping to increase integrity
the gunman perched. and fairness in the game,” the panel
Some take photos. said in a statement.
This week, NASCAR fans in town for FIFA must take a further decision on
Sunday’s race at Las Vegas Motor using VAR at the World Cup in Russia,
Speedway have joined the curious as which kicks off June 14.
they visit the Vegas Strip and wonder
about sudden violence on a huge and Larson rolls to Xfinity Series win
largely inexplicable scale. in Las Vegas
“It makes it even more real to see the
place where it happened,” said Nancy LAS VEGAS – Kyle Larson overcame
Willimon, a fan from Phoenix. “You strong wind and two late restarts Sat-
think about stuff like that and that it can urday to win the NASCAR Xfinity Se-
never happen where you are, but it ries race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
seems so random now. It’s still hard to Larson earned his ninth career Xfin-
imagine what happened here.” ity victory and his first in Vegas, where
The latest mass shooting, Feb. 14 at a he finished second in the Xfinity and
high school in Parkland, Fla., marked a Cup series races last year.
turning point of sorts on one front of the Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the 2017 race at Bristol Motor Speedway, The 25-year-old Californian
gun discussion. Several companies sponsored by Bass Pro Shops and the National Rifle Association. claimed the lead early on in his Chip
have cut financial ties with the National RANDY SARTIN/USA TODAY Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, and avoided
Rifle Association, and some stores that any late-race fuel trouble when Ryan
sell guns have announced changes in Reed blew a tire with 16 laps to go.
their policies. dent Eddie Gossage said he made the “I agree that we need some kind of Christopher Bell finished second in
The debate touched the NASCAR change out of respect for the victims. change as far as controlling what peo- his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Jus-
world. The NRA is a co-sponsor, along A TMS official said Friday there are ple get what kinds of guns,” he said. tin Allgaier was third. Ryan Blaney, the
with Bass Pro Shops, of the Aug. 18 Mon- no plans to eliminate the celebratory “But I don’t know that having the NRA pole-sitter for Sunday’s Monster Ener-
ster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at gun firings from future victory lane cer- involved in NASCAR has anything to gy Cup series race, came in fourth
Bristol Motor Speedway. emonies at the Fort Worth speedway. do with that one way or the other. It’s ahead of Elliott Sadler in fifth.
BMS officials say they have no inten- The NRA also has been a TMS race tough to see those kids and those fam-
tion of dropping the NRA as a sponsor. sponsor. ilies go through that, but I don’t see a Hialeah Park owner and breeder
“This has been a good long-standing Fans in Las Vegas for this week’s race real connection between the two.” John Brunetti dies at 87
partnership and we plan to continue,” generally support racing’s relationship Sacramento resident Lillie Hender-
the track said in a statement. with the NRA. son, who described herself as a “life- HIALEAH, Fla. – John Brunetti, a
The NRA has had a presence in NAS- “I don’t know that anything needs to long Kevin Harvick fan,” said mass horse breeder and the owner of historic
CAR circles for years. It has co-spon- change,” said Bobby Hines, a Denny shootings have changed her thinking Hialeah Park since 1977, has died at 87.
sored Bristol’s popular night race since Hamlin fan from Tulsa. “I know every- on guns but not to the extent that dra- Hialeah says on its website that he
2016 and has been a financial contrib- body doesn’t like the NRA, but they do matic changes are needed. died at his home Friday in Boca Raton.
utor to Speedway Children’s Charities, a some good things as far as gun safety “I don’t see the need for people to As Hialeah’s owner, Brunetti feuded
Charlotte-based motorsports charity. and the like. I don’t see any reason why have these military-type weapons, with nearby Gulfstream Park and Cal-
After 26 people were killed by a gun- NASCAR shouldn’t be involved with and with the number of shootings der Race Course for the best racing
man at a church in rural Texas last No- them. Ending that sponsorship won’t we’ve had something needs to be dates. When the state of Florida
vember, Texas Motor Speedway, which change anything in the wider world.” done,” she said. “But I don’t think we stopped assigning dates in 1989, Hiale-
held a NASCAR race the same day, James Contresas, 19, of Henderson, need to upset the whole apple cart. I’m ah found itself unable to compete with
changed its victory lane procedures to Nev., a Las Vegas suburb, said he was not sure how I feel about the NRA, but I the other tracks, and its prominence
eliminate the traditional firing of hand- saddened by the Parkland school shoot- don’t know that they should be chased quickly faded.
guns by the race winner. Track Presi- ing. out of the sport.”
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ou have a job offer — be waiting significantly longer
awesome! Your work than a year for a potential sal-
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you’ve made it through the re- bit of leverage to say, “Since it
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as the winner. Not so fast, I’m hoping we can start with a
champ … you still have some slightly higher initial salary.”
work to do. The job offer is just
the start of the next phase: ne- 4. Can you send me
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to start this new phase of your packet outlining the basic ben-
career. efits offered by the company
Let’s review the most im- (insurance, vacation time, etc.)
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you start to negotiate salary tributions/costs. Benefits aren’t
and/or benefits with your new usually highly negotiable, but
employer: you can use this information as
part of your proposed salary.
1. How are employees As you get started with the
reviewed, and how job offer negotiation process,
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increases? having as much information as
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what you can expect down way, you can make realistic
the line and what you should GETTY IMAGES requests and have a good idea
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is unlikely to budge very much can talk with your manager to coverage or other benefits, for this company? you should retreat and live to
during this first phase, you can set specific goals so you’ll be there’s no point in spending This question is a good one negotiate another day.
start making your plan — and in good shape when it comes your time and energy on those to ask because it’ll tell you
your case — for an increase time to talk about a pay bump. points. when your next window for Kate Lopaze is a career advice
later on. It also lets you push a bit on negotiation or a raise will be. If journalist for TheJobNetwork.com
If raises at this company 2. Besides the base the salary, if nothing you’re starting at the beginning where this article was originally
are tied to good performance pay, are any benefits else is up for discussion. of a year and the company’s published. She investigates and
reviews, you can go in to the negotiable? Knowing what’s flexible and fiscal year starts in January, writes about current strategies,
job on day one with the goal This gives you a sense of what’s not will help you target then you’ll have a straightfor- tips, and trending topics related to
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Car & Dump Trailers, Storage Buildings, Lawn & Garden & Golf Cart( Selling Approx 12:30)
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Mekong River cruise offers exotic sights, flavors


Dan Fellner Special to Arizona Republic USA TODAY NETWORK

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – “Can you please I bit. Literally. In two bites, I downed the crea-
pass the tarantula?” ture — eight legs and all — to the laughter and ap-
I was joking — sort of — at a restaurant in plause of the group.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, after the Welcome to the Mekong River in Vietnam and
waiter brought two of the large and hairy deep- Cambodia, which offers an unvarnished and fasci-
fried arachnids to the table after the main course. nating glimpse into the fabric of an exotic and wel-
At first, I mainly just wanted to photograph coming culture that has changed little over the
the dish popular in rural Cambodia, attrac- centuries.
tively presented on a plate with a lime I recently spent a week cruising the Me-
and spicy dipping sauce. But the rest kong River aboard the Scenic Spirit, a 2-
of our group dared me into taking year-old, 68-passenger ship owned by
it a step further. Scenic Cruises, an Australian
high-end line with a growing
presence in North Ameri-

See VOYAGE, Page 2D

Goody’s Oscar picks: Lots of ‘Billboards’


Who will win and candidates becomes more about who’s
surging or falling in polls.

who should win You can make the same complaint


about how we cover other things. The
Academy Awards, for instance. This
Bill Goodykoontz time of year — a lot of the year, actually
Arizona Republic — it’s less about quality and more about
USA TODAY NETWORK
who’s going to win. It’s a fair complaint,
I suppose.
The trouble with the media, critics Yet here I am, doing my part to con-
say, is that we treat everything like a tribute. Yes, it’s time for the ever-pop-
horse race.
Politics especially — our coverage of See PICKS, Page 2D Allison Janney plays a real-life figure in “I, Tonya.” NEON

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na Sen. John McCain — the two coun-
tries re-established diplomatic rela-
Continued from Page 1D tions.
“Before, people were really angry to-
ca. Most of our passengers were from ward Americans,” says Duc. “The
Australia and England; I was one of five younger generation now thinks differ-
Americans on the trip. ently. It’s over. It’s history.”
Mekong cruises offer a chance to sail While we waited on the Mekong to
past ancient hilltop pagodas, floating clear immigration at the Vietnamese-
villages and seemingly endless fields of Cambodian border, Scenic brought on-
rice, fruit plantations and sugar cane. board a local dance troupe, which per-
And you’ll do so in relative solitude formed a traditional acrobatic Vietnam-
compared to cruises on more heralded ese lion dance. It’s believed the dance
rivers in Europe like the Rhine, Danube brings good luck and fortune, not to
and Seine. mention a chance for the ship’s passen-
Indeed, during the Vietnam portion Deep-fried tarantula is a Cambodian specialty. PHOTOS BY DAN FELLNER gers to admire some delightfully ani-
of the trip, we didn’t encounter one oth- mated costumes.
er cruise ship, a pleasant difference At Phnom Penh, we veered off the
from river trips in Europe where there Mekong to the Tonle Sap River to visit
are often so many ships parked in port Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia
at one time that you need to walk across and home to the country’s largest mon-
several other vessels to reach your own. astery. Cambodia is a devoutly Buddhist
Known as Southeast Asia’s “rice country and it was fascinating to learn
bowl,” the Mekong is the lifeblood of about the lives of the hundreds of
hundreds of millions of people who use monks and nuns who live in Oudong.
the river for trade, transportation, farm- In fact, one of our Scenic guides, Mao
ing and fishing. The river traverses six (nicknamed “The Chairman,”) had
Asian countries — starting in China’s Ti- spent six years as a monk and offered
betan Plateau before meandering unique insights into the faith and the in-
through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, tegral role it plays in Cambodians’ lives.
Cambodia and Vietnam, where it emp- At the monastery, we sat on the floor
ties into the South China Sea. of a temple for a private blessing as two
We leisurely covered about 180 miles The end of a school day in the rural monks wearing traditional saffron robes
over seven days on a small portion of the Cambodian village of Koh Chen. chanted Buddhist prayers and tossed
river, sailing upstream from My Tho, jasmine flower petals at us. We also vis-
about a two-hour bus ride southwest of ited a monastery on a hilltop overlook-
Ho Chi Minh City, and disembarked in ing the Mekong called Wat Hanchey,
Kampong Chan, Cambodia. Most of the the sights. home to novice monks, most of whom
ship’s passengers booked post-cruise We visited an outdoor market in Sa are teenagers.
land tours of Angkor Wat, the world’s Dec, Vietnam, where they peddle every- The Mekong is ideal for travelers
largest religious monument, in north- thing from live roosters to fresh red A couple pose for pre-wedding photos looking for a less crowded, more au-
western Cambodia. snapper to roasted rat meat. It’s where at the ruins of a 12th-century temple thentic experience than is found on
Aside from the tarantula, I sampled the locals go to buy their dinner each in Kampong Cham, Cambodia. many other river cruises. This year just
rice wine infused with a venomous co- day, unlike the touristy floating markets 19 ships catering to foreign tourists are
bra snake (the locals call it “Vietnamese you’ll find in Thailand. cruising the river; most hold well fewer
Viagra,”) and a fiery red chili pepper I There was a trip to a rural school, a than 100 passengers.
picked right off the vine that made a jal- silk factory and the opulent Royal Pal- gion’s tragic past. Despite all they have As for the tarantula, I survived with-
apeño from back home taste like a bland ace in Phnom Penh, where the country’s endured, I found the Vietnamese some out even a hint of a stomach ache.
cucumber in comparison. 64-year-old King Norodom Sihamoni of the friendliest people on the planet, More importantly, after a week on the
As most of the villages we visited resides. always quick with a smile. Mekong, I’ve had a memorable taste of
didn’t have docking facilities for large I especially found meaningful a visit As far as any lingering anti-American rural life in a culture so remarkably dif-
boats, the Scenic Spirit would drop an- to the home of a 70-year-old man who sentiment from the war years, we never ferent from our own.
chor in the Mekong and we would take had fought in the South Vietnamese experienced the slightest hint of it. Duc Dan Fellner is a faculty associate at
sampans — long, narrow wooden boats army alongside Americans. After the Ho, one of our Scenic tour directors, Arizona State University and freelance
— into towns. Once on land, we rode war, he was sent to a “re-education says attitudes of the Vietnamese people travel writer. Visit his website: global-
rickshaws, tuk-tuks and ox carts to see camp.” It was a stark reminder of the re- changed dramatically in 1995 when — travel-info.com.

Picks
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ular annual who will win/should win ex-


amination of the Oscars. It’s fun be-
cause it allows you to go with your head
and your heart. Everybody wins!
Actually, that’s not true. Only one in
each category does. Here’s who will win,
and who ought to.

BEST PICTURE
Bobby (Willem Dafoe) manages the Magic Castle motel in “The Florida Project.” Mildred (Frances McDormand) wants
“Call Me by Your Name” A24 justice in “Three Billboards Outside
“Darkest Hour” Ebbing, Missouri.” MERRICK MORTON
“Dunkirk”
“Get Out”
“Lady Bird” “Three Billboards.” Dafoe, meanwhile —
“Phantom Thread” once the front-runner, if we’re going
“The Post” with the horse-race metaphor — was
“The Shape of Water” deeply layered as the manager of a run-
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, down motel, tough but empathetic. And
Missouri” it was nice to see him play the good guy
SHOULD WIN: “Lady Bird” for a change. Plummer stepped in for the
WILL WIN: “Three Billboards” disgraced Kevin Spacey at the last min-
WILD CARD: “Get Out” ute — after the last minute, actually —
There’s also some feeling that “The on “All the Money in the World.” He’s
Shape of Water” might win, but “Three really good, and a vote for him could be
Billboards” simply has built too much Gary Oldman stars in “Darkest Hour.” Michael Shannon (left) and Michael seen as a vote for the #MeToo and #Ti-
momentum in the preceding awards. WORKING TITLE FILMS Stuhlbarg star in “The Shape of mesUp movements. But Rockwell, like
(No best-director nomination, true, but Water.” PHOTO BY KERRY HAYES almost all things “Billboards,” has been
it’s taking just about everything else.) winning everything in sight.
“Lady Bird” is, quite simply, the better Timothée Chalamet, “Call Me by Your
film, achieving everything director Gre- Name” ter” BEST DIRECTOR
ta Gerwig set out to do. There’s a notion Daniel Day-Lewis, “Phantom WILL WIN: Janney
that the actors’ bloc of voters could Thread” SHOULD WIN: Metcalfe Christopher Nolan, “Dunkirk”
swing it to Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” (he’s Daniel Kaluuya, “Get Out” WILD CARD: Blige Jordan Peele, “Get Out”
an actor, after all), but I don’t see it. I’d Gary Oldman, “Darkest Hour” Janney used to collect Emmys for Greta Gerwig, “Lady Bird”
like to, though. Denzel Washington, “Roman J. Israel, “The West Wing” as if they were Bed, Paul Thomas Anderson, “Phantom
Esq.” Bath & Beyond coupons. And she’s won Thread”
BEST ACTRESS WILL WIN: Oldman seemingly everything there is to win Guillermo del Toro, “The Shape of
SHOULD WIN: Chalamet leading up to the Oscars for her broadly Water”
Sally Hawkins, “The Shape of Water” WILD CARD: Day-Lewis comic portrayal of Tonya Harding’s WILL WIN: del Toro
Frances McDormand, “Three Bill- This has been Oldman’s since the monstrous mother. She’s plenty good, SHOULD WIN: Gerwig
boards” minute he appeared on the screen as but Metcalfe is great as the struggling, WILD CARD: Nolan
Margot Robbie, “I, Tonya” Winston Churchill. Oldman is a terrific constantly disappointed but fiercely You can certainly say that “The
Saorise Ronan, “Lady Bird” actor, and he’s terrific here — but so is loyal mother in “Lady Bird.” Blige was Shape of Water” is wholly the vision of
Meryl Streep, “The Post” his makeup and his manner. He cap- really good, but will voters recognize a its director — it’s exactly what del Toro’s
WILL WIN: McDormand tures Churchill, but Chalamet captures performance in a Netflix movie? insanely creative mind dreamed up,
SHOULD WIN: Ronan something else. It’s a wholly original right there on the screen. I know I’m
WILD CARD: Streep character, a teenager finding first, head- BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR coming off as something of a “Lady
Don’t misunderstand: McDormand is over-heels real love in an unexpected Bird” apologist, but I thought Gerwig
great, as she always is, capturing real place. And yes, what everyone says is Willem Dafoe, “The Florida Project” showed a greater connection with her
pain and rage as a grieving mother. But true: that final scene, wow. Day-Lewis is Woody Harrelson, “Three Billboards” actors, giving the film an authentic feel
Ronan was better. Her performance as a great, always, and he’s said this is his Richard Jenkins, “The Shape of Wa- (and it’s a deceptively beautiful film).
high school senior flailing about in her last role, so maybe he’ll get some sup- ter” Nolan’s command of the medium is
attempt to get out of Sacramento is the port. But Chalamet is fantastic. Christopher Plummer, “All the Money again on display, both in the way he put
most fully realized of a strong bunch. in the World” “Dunkirk” together and his customary
Streep is always a possibility, but this BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Sam Rockwell, “Three Billboards” realistic feel (he eschews computer-
year, she really deserves to be. But WILL WIN: Rockwell generated images whenever possible).
McDormand is picking up too many pre- Mary J. Blige, “Mudbound” SHOULD WIN: Dafoe But del Toro is the smart pick here.
Oscar accolades to go home empty- Allison Janney, “I, Tonya” WILD CARD: Plummer Reach Goodykoontz at bill.goody-
handed. Lesley Manville, “Phantom Thread” I sort of hate making this pick — koontz@arizonarepublic.com. Face-
Laurie Metcalfe, “Lady Bird” Rockwell is my favorite living actor. But book: facebook.com/GoodyOnFilm.
BEST ACTOR Octavia Spencer, “The Shape of Wa- his redemption arc is a little too pat in Twitter: @goodyk.
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I didn’t used to think this was true heard that I can actually sell it for a nice regulated in most states. Find out from
about skunks. I used to think skunks payout. What can you tell me about your state insurance commissioner
could be different, their personalities this? (see NAIC.org for contact information)
molded by geographical circumstance. A: Selling a life insurance policy, if the life settlement company you’re
Your urban skunk, for example, knows even a term life policy that you don’t interested in is properly licensed.
garbage cans. Your suburban skunk fa- want or need any longer – a transaction » Protect your privacy: When you
vors front lawns. Country skunks don’t known as a “life settlement” – has be- sell your life insurance policy, you will
know about Hefty trash bags but can come a popular option among retirees have to sign a waiver authorizing the
pounce on a mouse like a cat. in recent years that could use some ex- release of medical and other personal
But these differences are superficial. tra cash. Here’s how it works. information so that the buyer can de-
When it comes to survival, every skunk A life settlement is the sale of an ex- termine how much to offer for your pol-
in the world keeps time with the same isting life insurance policy to a third icy. Before accepting any offer, make
metronome. As proof I offer evidence party company for cash. Life settle- sure that the company has procedures
gathered on Skunk Day 2018, which ments are typically best suited for peo- in place to protect the confidentiality of
took place this past week. ple over age 65 who own a policy with a your information.
It started off like a normal day – gray, face value of $100,000 or more or » Understand the tax implica-
dreary dawn; sleepy thoughts; foggy someone younger who has experienced tions: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act re-
voice of a cat meowing “food.” a significant change in health. cently updated the tax treatment of a
An hour later, as I walked down the A striped skunk roaming the late Historically, if an owner of a life in- life settlement to be treated the same as
driveway to retrieve our garbage cans, I winter woods. RICK MARSI surance policy decided they no longer the surrender of a policy back to the in-
saw tracks in mud underneath our bird needed it, they would either let the pol- surance company.
feeder. icy lapse or turn it in for a meager cash
They were skunk tracks – five toes skunks from roaming. surrender value. But now, with the life Other options
on each pad, with long claws on the Later that day, walking in woods at a settlement option, you can actually sell
forefeet. Around the feeder they friend’s house, I saw tracks again by a your policy for more than the cash sur- If you want to keep your life insur-
snaked, proving a skunk had come stream. The skunk had been cantering, render value would be, but less than its ance policy but could use some extra
down in the night to scrounge sunflow- not fast like a horse, but a mere three or net death benefit. cash, you may have some other op-
er seeds and cracked corn. four miles per hour. This is what coun- Once you sell it, the life settlement tions. For example, some life settle-
The weather was mild, and the tim- try skunks do when they’re loping company then becomes the new owner ment companies may allow you to keep
ing was right. Every year at this time, along hunting food. The speed of their of the policy, pays the future premiums part of the policy’s death benefit while
male skunks leave their dens to seek gait and its rocking motion produces a and collects the death benefit. eliminating your premium obligations.
females. They can leave their dens ear- set of tracks in which pairs of paw How much money you can expect to You can also ask your life insurer if you
lier, during a thaw in January, for exam- prints alternate, each pair aiming off at get with a life settlement will depend on can borrow against your policy, or if
ple, but these forays are short-lived and a slant. your age, health and life expectancy, you’re in poor health, see if you’re eligi-
focus on just finding food. The minute a Not having seen a skunk track for the type of insurance policy, the premi- ble for accelerated death benefits. You
thaw ends, skunks retreat under rock ages, I thought back to that morning, um costs and the cash value of your should also find out if you’re able to
piles, inside hollow logs or within cul- impressed. Two skunks in one day. I’d policy. You may be able to receive four convert the cash value of your policy
vert pipes. In neighborhoods, these been blessed. to eight times more than the policy cash into an immediate annuity (through a
winter abodes end up under buildings, But that skunk would not be the last. surrender value. 1035 Exchange), which would make
sheds, decks and foundations. On my way home that night, I saw two If you’re interested in a life settle- regular payments to you for a set num-
As the days grow longer, skunks be- more on the road. One was a village ment here are some things you should ber of years or for the rest of your life.
come ready to face harsher weather. In- skunk; the other of rural persuasion. know. Send your senior questions to: Savvy
creasing daylight sends a message to Both were ambling down the shoulder, » Shop around: Because payout can Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK
the pituitary gland in a male skunk’s not quite cantering, just strolling with vary, to ensure you get the best price for 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim
brain, which, in turn, tells the skunk to amorous purpose. your policy get quotes from several Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today
find females. Once this message has What timing, I thought. They are out companies. Also, find out what broker show and author of “The Savvy Senior”
been received, neither blizzards nor everywhere. A skunk is a skunk is a and transaction fees you’ll be required book.
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‘Cash Cab’ host Ben Bailey


driven to perform as comedian
Randy Cordova cial, and there’ll be more (expletive) bird
Arizona Republic jokes, I’m sure.
USA TODAY NETWORK - Arizona
Q: You’re also an actor. Does “Cash
Cab” help or hurt in that respect?
Phoenix, Ariz. – “Cash Cab” has been A: That’s a very good question. I don’t
a pretty sweet ride for Ben Bailey. think it’s a hindrance, but I think it can
A comedian and actor, Bailey shot to be both. It’ll get you in the door, but then
fame hosting the Discovery Channel it’s, “It’s the ‘Cash Cab’ guy. He can’t be
game show, in which he drives a taxi the homeless guy.” It’s all confusing. I
around New York City while quizzing honestly don’t know the right answer. A
passengers. If he’s not a household couple of times, I’ve turned things down
name, he’s at least made a “Hey, it’s the where they essentially wanted me to
‘Cash Cab’ guy!” level of show-biz recog- play myself as the “Cash Cab” guy. Now
nition. I’m wondering if I should have taken
After a seven-season run, “Cash Cab” them? It’s confusing.
exited the Discovery Channel lineup in Q: Your IMDB page lists “One Life to
2012 before getting a reboot in Decem- Live” among your credits.
ber. With the show back on the road, a Ben Bailey has won three Emmy Awards. DISCOVERY CHANNEL A: It was awesome! I was Haskell,
fourth Emmy could be in store for Bailey, this evil prison guard. I had to cut it
whose cheerful, regular-Joe presence short because of “Cash Cab.” I think I did
has already nabbed him three trophies. you talk about? to time. eight episodes. There was a big prison-
An ever-friendly Bailey called in to A: Kind of both. I used to deliver all of Q: Several years ago, there was a sto- break scene I missed, and I was
plug his stand-up act, his career and my bits in this voice, and that’s kind of ry about how “Cash Cab” contestants bummed. In that episode, there’s anoth-
discuss those “Cash Cab” rumors (tell how my stand-up developed. It evolved are pre-screened, and it turned into an er Haskell who doesn’t look at all like
me it’s not fake!). from that. But it just confused people urban myth that contestants know they me.
Question: When the “Cash Cab” re- who knew me from the show. I can do will be chosen. Please, tell me they don’t Q: You’ve won three Emmys. Where
boot was announced, you were not at- some bits that way (in the old voice), but know. are they?
tached? I have to give them what they wanted, A: That’s true, they do not know. We A: They’re here in my music studio,
Answer: Well, that’s sort of true. It which is to be able to do voices and faces go to great lengths to learn some things right next to me (he also writes songs). I
was announced, and there was no men- like I do on the show. At the time it con- about some of the contestants ahead of didn’t know what to do with them.
tion of a host. But that worked out for fused me, but now I’m grateful for it. My time without them knowing what Where do you put these giant, ridicu-
me on social media. People were saying show is much more wide-ranging for it. they’re in for. The genuine surprise is lous statues? I can’t put them in the ga-
things like, “You have to have Ben back! Q: Were you prepared for how much such a big part of the show. That’s why rage. I don’t want them on the hearth, so
I’ll never watch Discovery Channel “Cash Cab” would change your career? I’m ducking down and doing the weird everybody who comes to the front door
again!” And in the end, they did offer it A: Totally not. It blindsided me. The voices when they get in, so they don’t can see them. Someone is delivering
to me, so everything worked out. dream is always different in your head. see me. packages and they say, “You must be a
Q: Would it be strange to see “Cash It’s like, “Maybe I’ll be lucky enough to Q: I think that also shows how we famous person?” And it’s like, “Really,
Cab” without you? get a TV show and then everybody will don’t tend to treat cab drivers like real it’s OK if you don’t know me.”
A: Oh yeah, it would have felt weird. love me, no matter what I do.” In reality, people and really look at them. Q: How big a thrill is winning an Em-
It would have not been fun not hosting to some extent, you have to give them A: We don’t. That’s what made me my?
my show. It feels like my show. what they want, and you have to know realize I can kind of do whatever I want A: It kind of depends on how it goes.
Q: When something like “Cash Cab” what it is they want. in the driver’s seat and people wouldn’t I’ve had good and bad experiences. You
happens, what does that do to your Q: Brad Garrett on stage is nothing think it was weird. It’s like I can hide in can sit there and play it cool the whole
comedy career? like his character on “Everybody Loves plain sight. time and act like none of it means any-
A: It definitely boosted me to a differ- Raymond.” Is it that extreme for you? Q: Obviously, on stage you’re not sit- thing. Then they say your name, and it
ent spot. It sort of changed the game. A: No, it’s not. I try to be a nice guy, ting around in a cab for 90 minutes. probably feels like skydiving. Your heart
The audience had expectations they but no one is as nice as I am on the show. What’s your act like? is beating out of your chest, and the
didn’t have before, and that kind of I aspire to be as good as TV Ben in my A: A friend of mine called it “surreal adrenaline is huge. It’s unreal. It’s sur-
threw me. The crowd kind of expected everyday life. observational,” and I thought that fit real.
me to be one thing, to use one kind of Q: But how different are you? You pretty well. It’s whatever I’m inspired to Reach the reporter at randy.cordova
voice. In the long run, it sort of helped seem like a nice guy. write about. For some reason, I have a @arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-
me become more versatile. A: People are surprised when I swear lot of bits about birds. I have no idea 8849. Twitter.com/randy_cordova.
Q: When you say “voice,” do you liter- sometimes. It’s not like I have a super- why, but on my last two specials, there’s
ally mean your speaking voice or what dirty act, but I say (expletive) from time bird jokes. I’m ready to do another spe-

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Hulu drama focuses on U.S. path to 9/11


Jeff Daniels discuses 10 hours to tell a story,” says Daniels.
When asked what cable and stream-
‘The Looming Tower’ ing TV have meant to his career, he is
characteristically blunt. “Well, it’s kept
Julie Hinds me in the business. I probably wouldn’t
Detroit Free Press still be in it, but the reason I am is be-
USA TODAY NETWORK - Michigan
cause that’s where all the writers went
... I’m lucky to be around while this is go-
Divided we fail. If there are important ing on. You’re encouraged to do chal-
lessons in the 10-part Hulu miniseries lenging material at Hulu and Netflix and
“The Looming Tower,” Jeff Daniels puts HBO and all of that, that I haven’t seen
this one front and center. before, at least not at this production
That’s because the drama about level.”
what happened between 1998 and the With a 40-plus-year career that has
devastating attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, still included screen classics ranging from
has relevance for 2018. “Terms of Endearment” to “Dumb and
“We had brilliant, we had experi- Dumber,” Daniels seems drawn now
enced, we had knowledgeable, we had more than ever to challenging work.
competent in the late ’90s,” says Daniels As a writer, his latest play, “Flint,” is
of the American government’s leader- running through March 10 at Chelsea’s
ship and landscape two decades ago. Jeff Daniels stars in Hulu’s “The Looming Tower.” HULU Purple Rose Theatre, the company he
“And 9/11 still happened, because divid- founded in the hometown where he still
ed we fail. Where are we today? We’re lives. It takes an unflinching look at ra-
more divided and you might want to was convinced Al-Qaeda had targeted and women in the field. His strengths cial and class bias through two couples,
take out brilliant, experienced, knowl- America for attack. In the miniseries, and weakness as a person, and his emo- one white, one black, who live in the
edgeable and competent, certainly O’Neill has no gift or patience for bu- tional life, they would just shake their poverty-challenged city that has be-
when you’re looking at the top.” reaucratic diplomacy, especially when heads going, ‘That was John. I don’t come known for its horrific water crisis.
Daniels continues. “And (you) go, ‘Do clashing with his icy CIA counterpart know what he was chasing, but he was Describing how he and Purple Rose
you feel safer? Do you feel like we’ve (who’s played by Peter Sarsgaard). But chasing something.’ So it was up to me artistic director Guy Sanville had dis-
learned anything? Do you feel like we’re he is relentless in his mission to track to figure out what that might be.” cussed what themes to tackle next,
in a better positions (now)?’ Which is the threat to his nation, aided by his As depicted by “The Looming Tower,” Daniels says “Flint” grew out of his de-
what art does. It asks questions, and I protege, a young Muslim-American FBI O’Neill isn’t painted as a hero, just sire to ask necessary questions through
think it asks some serious ones.” agent Ali Soufan (portrayed by Tahar someone doing what he believes is art. ”It’s my way of saying something
“The Looming Tower,” which pre- Rahim). right. about it. Other celebrities run for office
mieres Wednesday on streaming ser- “(O’Neill) knew he was right and I The real O’Neill died in the 9/11 attack, or jump on Twitter and I didn’t want to
vice Hulu, is based on Lawrence think today’s audience, being able to having retired from the FBI months be- do that.”
Wright’s Pulitzer-winning book of the look back at what actually happened, fore to handle security for the World Just after Daniels spoke to us about
same name. Filmmaker Alex Gibney, will go, ‘The guy’s right. Why aren’t they Trade Center. “The Looming Tower,” the news arrived
whose credits include the Emmy-win- listening to him?’ ” says Daniels. He that he would be playing Atticus Finch
ning documentary “Going Clear,” and didn’t have a political bone in his body Drawn to challenges this fall on Broadway in Aaron Sorkin’s
Dan Futterman, the Oscar-nominated and he would go down to Washington, adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
screenwriter of “Foxcatcher” and “Ca- the home of all things political, and start Daniels is a logical choice for such a The project, which reunites Daniels
pote,” teamed up on the Hulu adapta- tipping tables over and clearing desks. It complex part in a prestige miniseries. At with “The Newsroom” creator Sorkin,
tion. didn’t work, but it was the only way he 63, Daniels has found a powerful niche also co-stars Detroit native Celia Kee-
The miniseries focuses on the effort knew.” in projects for the small screen. An Em- nan-Bolger as Scout.
to track the growing danger posed by O’Neill also is shown as having a my winner for playing iconoclastic cable Daniels credits “The Newsroom”
Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda in the complicated personal life as a woman- news anchor Will McAvoy in HBO’s with the crowded slate of his current ca-
late 1990s and the territorial tensions izer who juggles simultaneous relation- “The Newsroom,” he most recently gave reer. He also thinks turning 60 was a
and lack of communication that existed ships in the midst of his all-consuming an acclaimed performance as a ruthless game-changer.
between the FBI and the CIA. As the work. criminal in the 2017 Western series “I can feel myself, despite all the
Boston Globe writes in its review, “It’s To prepare for the role, Daniels says “Godless” on Netflix. work, checking out of hotel ambition,”
like watching Tom and Jerry play a tes- he sat down with his character’s former “The Looming Tower” gives him a he says. These days, he is able to do the
tosterone-fueled game of cat and colleagues, including Soufan, and “kind chance to be “a bull in a china shop,” roles that he wants, and for an audience
mouse while a venomous snake quietly of went to graduate school and majored something he says he hasn’t tackled be- that relishes deeper, more thoughtful
slithers past them in a suicide vest.” in John O’Neill.” They confirmed that fore. material like “The Looming Tower.”
Daniels plays John O’Neill, the leg- O’Neill’s true love was the FBI. “You get a better shot at a more fully
endary real-life FBI special agent who “He would go to the mat for the men developed character because you have

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Charlie Ross plays the
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flies the ships & fights the
battles of all 3 original films
in 1 hilarious production.
2012
Sushi Bar
mARCH 10 2PM & 7PM
2013

10 % TOTAL $
5off
or 1 FREE

off BILL
Kids Meal

$35/30
with every 2 Adult Dinner

Tickets: 4089 Old Vestal Rd. Vestal 798-8060


and 2 Soda purchase.

4089 Old Vestal Rd. Vestal 798-8060


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Box Office: 607-772-2404 x 301
4089 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal • (2,000 sq. ft. event center-seats up to 200 guests)
NY-0000820315

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CHEF’S PICK MEAT SPECIALS


U S DA E
STORE-MADE LUPO’S FRESH
U S DA E 80% LEAN CHICKEN OR PORK MIDWEST CORN-FED
CHOIC
CHOIC
GROUND CHUCK SPIEDIES WHOLE BONELESS
5-7 LB. AVG. CENTER CUT
PORK LOIN
8-10 LB. AVG.

STORE-MADE 85% LEAN


GROUND ROUND $2 39 $3 99 BONELESS CENTER CUT
PORK CHOPS FAMILY PACK $1 59
$2 99
$3.49/LB /LB /LB 3-4 LB. AVG. $1.89/LB /LB

FRESH FRESH FRESH


WHOLE PORK CHICKEN TENDERS FARM RAISED CHILEAN
/LB
SIRLOINS 40 LB. CASE SALMON FILLETS
12-14 LB. AVG.
COBBLESTREET MARKET
WHOLE CORNED BEEF BRISKET

$1 49 $2 25 $7 49
16-20 LB. AVG. PORK SIRLOIN STEAK
FAMILY PACK 3-4 LB. AVG. 10 POUND BAG AVG.
$1.69/LB /LLB $2.49/LB /LB
B /LB

CHEF’S PICK PRODUCE SPECIALS


FRESH FRESH FRESH
4X4 OR HOT HOUSE LARGE RED OR WHITE LARGE YELLOW GOLD
TOMATOES SEEDLESS GRAPES PINEAPPLES

$1 19 /LLB
$1 99 /LLB
$1 99 /EA

3 $5
FOR

FRESH FRESH FRESH


ASPARAGUS SNOW WHITE GREEN CABBAGE
MUSHROOMS
FRESH 12 OZ.
RED RIPE STRAWBERRIES
16 OZ.
PILLSBURY BAKED BUTTERMILK
BISCUITS 24/2.25 OZ. $7.99
$1 69 /LLB
$1 99 39 ¢ /LB

St. Patrick’s Day Specials!

$3 99 /LB
B
$13 99 $2 49 $17 99 $5 99 $19 99
/EA
COBBLESTREET MARKET FRESH HATFIELD FAIR MEADOW KATY’S KITCHEN PROWARE
CORNED BEEF CHEF POTATOES SAUERKRAUT MEDIUM GRADE FOUNDATIONS HEAVY 12 QT. ALUMINUM
BOTTOM FLAT 50 LBS. 32 OZ. AA FLAT EGGS DUTY MAYONNAISE STOCK POT
15 DOZEN 128 OZ.

GROCERY SPECIALS
COBBLESTREET COBBLESTREET BEST BUY FAIR MEADOW
MARKET MARKET BACON GRADE A LARGE EGGS
CORNED BEEF OR WHITE SLICING 1 LB.
PASTRAMI TURKEY BREAST

COBBLESTREET MARKET
SWISS CHEESE
$4.99/LB
$6 99 /LB
$3 99 /LLB
$2 69 $1 59 /D
DZ
GREAT LAKES HATFIELD CHEEMOS SEA BEST
SHREDDED CHEESE POLISH KIELBASA PIEROGIES HADDOCK FILLETS
MOZZARELLA OR MILD 3 LB. AVG. ALL VARIETIES 1 LB.
CHEDDAR 2 LBS.
2 LBS.

$4 99 $2 99 2 $5 $4 99
FOR

SEA BEST JUMBO SCALLOPS


/LLB 1 LB. $12.99

HOUSE OF RAEFORD TYSON HIDDEN BAY STARKIST


RAW FROZEN HOMESTYLE BREADED 16/20 CT. RAW EZ PEEL LIGHT TUNA CHUNK
CHICKEN WINGS CHICKEN TENDERS TAIL-ON SHRIMP IN WATER
5 LBS. 2/5 LBS. 2 LBS. 12 OZ.

$10 99 $3199 $12 99 SOLID WHITE TUNA IN WATER


12 OZ. $3.99
$2 49
FILIPPO BERIO BRICKFIRE BAKERY BROOKLYN BARILLA
EXTRA VIRGIN ROUND TOP WHEAT OR SLICED BAGELS PASTA
OLIVE OIL WHITE SLICED BREAD ALL VARIETIES ALL VARIETIES
50.7 OZ. 20 OZ. 24 OZ. 10 LBS.

$8 99 BRICKFIRE BAKERY SLICED


$1 79 FAIR MEADOW
3 $5 FURMANO’S HOMESTYLE OR
$10 99
FOR

REUBEN MARBLE RYE BREAD CREAM CHEESE CHUNKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE


32 OZ. $2.99 3 LBS. $5.99 6 LBS. 9 OZ. $3.99
GOLD MEDAL DURABLE CHINET CREATIVE EXPRESSION
ALL PURPOSE FLOUR HALF SIZE ALUMINUM 10 3/8” HEAVY DUTY TABLECOVER ROLLS
10 LBS. STEAM TABLE PANS DINNER PAPER PLATES ALL SOLID COLORS
CLUB PACK/20 CT. 100 CT. 100 FT.

$2 99 $8 99 $10 99 $9 99
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Find more savings at www.MainesFood.net
1018 Front St. | Binghamton, NY
Prices Effective Sun. 03/04/18 - Sat. 03/10/18 While supplies last.
We reserve the right to limit quantities. Maines Food & Party Warehouse accepts EBT and Major Credit Cards.
We are not responsible for typographical errors in ad copy.
P: 607.723.8200
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