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** LOCAL & STATE | B1RECOVERY PROGRAM TO BEGIN CHARGINGRescue mission hopes for family, community support Sunday, December 10, 2017 PANAMA CITY @The_News_Herald facebook.com/panamacitynewsherald$1.50 www.newsherald.com Lifestyle ..................... D1-8 Local & State ............. B1-14 Obituaries ..................... B3 Sports........................ C1-7 TV grid ......................... C8 Viewpoints .................. E1-3 TUESDAYSunny 64 / 36MONDAYSunny 64 / 51TODAYSunny 55 / 37 Panama City News Herald Want to subscribe? Call 850-747-5050 SPORTS | C1COLLEGE FOOTBALLField goal try wide on nal play, Army holds o Navy 14-13 VIEWPOINTS | E1OVERTURNING NET NEUTRALITY?O'Sullivan: Issue driven by false rhetoric, fearmongering NATION | A5BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDESnow slows or shuts down much of Deep South 40 miles San Juan Utuado Mayaguez VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH P u e r t o R i c o Caribbean Sea Stuck in time A GATEHOUSE MEDIA EXCLUSIVE SERIES: UTUADO, PUERTO RICO More Online: To see a photo gallery and exclusive digital presentation, go to newsherald.com Hurricane Maria hit fast, but Puerto Ricos long recovery has some residents imagining what life is like on the mainland Today Utuado was isolated even before Maria, leaving residents to wonder how they will carry on. Monday Poorer areas like those outside Mayaguez face a long wait for full recovery. GATEHOUSE MEDIA Source: maps4news.com/HERE Midge Battistini stands in front of her dest royed home in Utuados mountainside. Some 40 days after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, Battistini, an English teacher at a local school, says her students are heading stateside. She had plans to retire next year, but she is now unsure of her future. [NEWS-JOURNAL/LOLA GOMEZ] BY SETH ROBBINS // SETH.ROBBINS@NEWS-JRNL.COMIn a navy blue Chevy Blazer with its interior wires exposed, Jose Maldonado crawled along winding roads through jagged mountains that make up the heart of Puerto Rico. After Hurricane Maria struck Sept. 20, lush trees were shorn of leaves, palm fronds were shriveled, and the mountainside was turned brown from the rush of water and earth. Some 40 days after the storm, greenery had crept back into the hillsides, but a formerly scenic lake was still mud-colored, and the houses overlooking it offered irrefutable testament to Marias violence. Dirt spilled from one, rain fell in another, and a third remained flipped over in a heap of smashed concrete. That home had dropped some 100 feet when the ground beneath it gave way. STUCK IN TIME // A2ON THE WEBThe FWC on Thursday named Panama City's Bo Rivard as its chairman. Read the story at newsherald.com .By Katie Landeck522-5114 | @PCNHKatieL klandeck@pcnh.comGAINESVILLE „ After a tumultuous 2017 red snapper season, Gulf states are angling to take over management of the popular species from the federal government this spring.The Florida Fish and Wild-life Conservation Commission (FWC) is in talks with the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council about launching a pilot management program next year. All five states „ Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Florida „ have been invited to apply for a exempted fishing permit, which would allow the states to take the lead.This will get the states more control,Ž said FWC States could take snapper reins FWC considers pilot management program in 2018See FWC, A19 

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** A2 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald Utuado „ overlooking Lake Caonillas in the islands cen-tral highlands „ was espe-cially hard hit. And the people here, isolated even prior to Maria, seemed stuck in time, unsure of what to do or even what the next day might hold. Whether to leave for the mainland, or try to rebuild was, in many ways, too much to think about.Over the past decade, a lin-gering economic recession and high unemployment have resulted in nearly half a mil-lion Puerto Ricans leaving for the mainland United States. Many headed for northern cities with established Puerto Rican populations, such as New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. More recently, Puerto Ricans have been choosing Florida, concentrat-ing in Tampa and Orlando. In Deltona, one out of five resi-dents is Puerto Rican, and that number is expected to increase in the aftermath of Maria.In Utuado, which is home to a mixture of retirees, the elderly, and rural people who make ends meet any way they can, the mainland seemed a world away. But it was at the forefront of residents minds.A lanky man nicknamed Coqui,Ž Maldonado, 43, grew up in Utuado, returned about two years ago and was supporting himself ever since with disability benefits. Before, hed lived in Jersey City and Connecticut and would consider returning if it werent for his wife „ who will never leave this place, he said.Since the hurricane, Maldonado had served as a de-facto communications center for the town, owing to his hobby as a radio oper-ator. Cell phone service was still absent in much of Puerto Rico, and here in the moun-tains, it was nonexistent.I drive around now and then, and try to help with what I can,Ž he saidNearly six weeks after the storm, water was largely off and electricity was out, and no one knew when either would be repaired. Less than half the island is currently without power. Maldonado said that it could take as long as two years to restore elec-tricity to these mountains.Schools were closed, with no word as to when, or whether, they would reopen. Maldonado was contemplat-ing sending his 15-year-old son Jonathan, who is in trade school for welding, stateside. While running water has been restored to most metro areas, people here were surviving on bottled water and food provided by passing aid groups, churches and military convoys; others gathered water in jugs from nearby creeks or resorted to makeshift cisterns to catch rain. Ill cry for a week On a weekday at the end of October, Maldonado stopped to greet Midge Battistini, a 64-year-old English teacher who was pushing water out of her front door with a mop. At the houses center was a cir-cular staircase. She climbed its steps into a gray light. Her bedroom was now open to clouds „ roof gone, walls collapsed, and interior panel-ing and beams littered about.Aqua-colored plastic bins held what little shed packed away prior to Marias arrival: a pair of jeans, towels, some other clothing. Everything else was waterlogged, includ-ing her wicker dresser, bed and history textbooks.I had no time to save any-thing,Ž she said. I have been living here 27 years and in 32 hours everything was gone.ŽBattistinis daughter, Desiree Montalvo, said that when they returned after shel-tering at a school, they found the house knee-deep in water.Every day they return to clean what they can and to take care of their 11 dogs, the homes sole inhabitants now, many of them sleeping on a couch. Mother and daughter were having trouble finding a place where they could live with the pack; people had recommended they abandon the dogs or give them away. But Montalvo said that is not an option. They were all rescues already.Montalvo, 34, spent some of her childhood in Yonkers, New York. She is a registered nurse and speaks fluent Eng-lish, which would make for an easy transition should she head to the mainland. But she was unsure „ all she could say for now was that things in Puerto Rico are not good.ŽWe are just trying to pick up whats left,Ž she said. If there is something left.ŽBattistini, a squat woman with silver hair that runs to black, had a far-off stare. She described waking each morn-ing in her friends house, confused and worried about how long shed be able to stay.Her school on the other side of the lake was closed, but she still went there for four hours a day to sit in an empty classroom. Parents feared sending the students back because the roads were dangerous and susceptible to mudslides. Four students had made plans to head stateside, and more will likely follow, she said.She had wanted to retire at the end of the year.Now I have no home,Ž Bat-tistini said. I have no idea what I am going to do.ŽThe afternoon drizzle turned to large drops that fell through the staircases cir-cular opening. Soon splashes plunked against the white kitchen floor.Every time it rains,Ž Mon-talvo said, I cry.ŽHer mother hadnt found the wherewithal for tears.When I do, maybe Ill cry for a week,Ž she said, and theyll put me in a mental institution.Ž Everything is in ... stop Back on the roads around Utuado, Maldonado spotted potential new disasters: clogged drains creating pools of water that will fester with disease-carrying mosquitoes; hillsides with uprooted trees primed to slide in the next rain; roads sheared underneath and others washed away and left unmarked, both of which could lead drivers to plunge to their deaths.Only vehicles with off-road capabilities dared try to make their way along the streets, left jagged and narrowed. Out the window descended chasms of tangled vegetation that were once dense forest. Clinging to the hillsides were well-tended pastel-colored homes, with porches and gar-dens that overlook the lake. Roosters ran wild.His truck came upon a house with an open garage where a white Toyota Yaris sat surrounded by some two feet of dirt. The homeowner, a tanned and mustachioed man named Felix Lafontaine, paused his digging to explain the puzzling scene.The car had been „ or rather, still was „ parked in a garage that opened into the dining room. Now, wet earth spilled toward a wood cabinet, which was still holding silver platters, china and glasses: the dining rooms remains. Hanging on the rear wall were graduation photos.During the storm, Lafon-taines 36-year-old daughter, Melissa, stood near a back window, watching the enor-mous palm trees sway. Fearing that one would snap, Lafon-taine told his daughter to head into the kitchen on the other end of the house.She leaves and passes in front of the Yaris. She comes and walks into this space here, and then just as she arrives in the kitchen, whoom, everything went,Ž he said, describing the landslide.In the dining room, tree roots and plant shoots mixed with twisted aluminum. Chairs were covered in dried mud. Lifting a sheet, Lafon-taine revealed a wooden table, which he had brought back from Chicago, where he used to live. It no longer had any legs … they had been knocked out.I cry because my daughter is still alive. She is still alive,Ž he said, almost in disbelief. If she would have waited two minutes crossing this, she would have been dead right here.ŽClimbing higher through mountains with names such as Cerro Morales, Cerro Maravilla and Sabana Grande, Maldonado came to a bend. At its edge was a concrete corner, each side spray-painted with the words estamos en la proxima casa.Ž We are next door.After walking through downed wires, it was pos-sible to stand there, alongside a few steps that now dangled over air. Some 100 feet below, a house was keeled on its side, its concrete walls cracked and in pieces, its roof split, its window grills strewn about, a red front door hanging open.Up the road was Carlos J. Soto, a wiry man with tawny skin who said the house was his. Sotos 17-year-old daughter Katiria said that seven family members, herself included, were inside it during the storm when rocks and water burst through a bedroom wall, sending in flows that grew so deep her 6-yearold cousin had to be lifted on a relatives shoulders.They ran outside. Downed tree limbs and other debris blocked either direction, and all they could do was huddle together in the gusting winds as water rushed down the street like a river,Ž she said. Using saws and machetes, Katirias father and older cousin eventually cut a path to the vacant neighboring house, broke down its door and ush-ered the family inside.Her diabetic mother, however, was without insulin. They all returned, except for her young cousin, to retrieve it, carrying back the fridge.Once safely inside the neigh-bors house, they could assess theirs from a back window. Katiria said she could see gushing water breaking apart its foundation.Shortly after midnight, she heard an ugly sound,Ž similar to a series of explosions. The ground had finally buckled, and the house had fallen and crashed.With nowhere else to go, the family remained in the neighboring house, which Soto said belongs to a man in New YorkŽ who knows of their presence. FEMA told them an inspector wasnt able to reach their home because the roads were impassable, and now their application was on hold. The landslide also crushed Sotos truck.He stood along a fence where a chestnut-colored horse was tied. When he cant find a family member to provide him a ride, he gets on the horse.Katiria, who is in her senior year of high school, said she wants to study biology in college. She was just a few weeks away from taking her entrance exam when Hurri-cane Maria struck. Now it was unclear when the exam would be given or when her school would reopen.She said her elderly grand-mother had gone to live with an aunt in either New Jersey or Pennsylvania „ she was unsure which. Katiria, who wore square, pink-framed glasses, would like to follow, but she said her father prefers to wait.What I worry about is losing the year,Ž she said.With the situation as it is and the school and all these things, everything is in,Ž she said, pausing and grappling to find the word to describe how the hurricane had left her life paralyzed. She finished in English: Stop.Ž : Continued from A1 Felix Lafontaine, 66, examines the wreckage in his dining room, which was struck by a mudslide during Hurricane Maria. Some 40 days later, he still has 3 feet of dirt to remove from his home in Utuado. [NEWS-JOURNAL PHOTOS/LOLA GOMEZ] Three aqua-colored bins are all that Midge Battistini was able to save after Hurricane Marias winds ripped the roof off her home in Utuado. Battistini, 64, and her adult daughter, Desiree, have been living at a friends home since the storm, but they dont know how long they can stay. 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** A4 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBy Elliot Spagat and Brian MelleyThe Associated PressFALLBROOK, Calif. „ A week of destructive fires in Southern California is ending but danger still looms.Well into whats considered the wet season, theres been nary a drop of rain. Thats good news for sun-seeking tourists, but could spell more disaster for a region that emerged this spring from a yearslong drought and now has firefighters on edge because of parched conditions and no end in sight to the typical fire season.This is the new normal,Ž Gov. Jerry Brown warned Sat-urday after surveying damage from the deadly Ventura County fire that has caused the most destruction. Were about ready to have firefighting at Christmas. This is very odd and unusual.ŽEven as firefighters made progress containing six major wildfires from Santa Barbara to San Diego County and most evacuees were allowed to return home, predicted gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) through Sunday posed a threat of flaring up existing blazes or spreading new ones. High fire risk is expected to last into January.Overall, out-of-control fires have destroyed nearly 800 homes and other buildings, killed dozens of horses and forced more than 200,000 people to flee flames that have burned over 270 square miles (700 square kilometers) since Monday. One death, so far, a 70-year-old woman who crashed her car on an evacuation route, is attributed to the fire in Santa Paula, a small city next to Ventura where the fire began.Firefighters were on high alert for dangerous fire poten-tial even before the first blazes broke out. On Dec. 1, they began planning for extreme winds forecast in the week ahead.Ken Pimlott, chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said authorities were prepared for destruction on the level of 2003 and 2007 firestorms in Southern California and possibly those in Northern Cal-ifornia that killed 44 people and destroyed nearly 9,000 homes and buildings in October. By Monday, they had moved fire crews from the northern part of the state as reinforce-ments and marshaled engines, bulldozers and aircraft.On Tuesday they brought in more helicopters from the National Guard and every last plane we could find in the nation,Ž said Thom Porter, southern chief of the Califor-nia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The military provided C-130 planes for water drops, said Mark Ghilarducci, director of the California Office of Emergency Services. More than 290 fire engines came from Montana, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada.But once flames met fero-cious winds, crews were largely powerless to stop them. Even fire-attacking aircraft were helpless while being grounded at times because of night, high winds or smoke.As fires burned in Ventura and Los Angeles counties, firefighters from other states were already in place north of San Diego on Thursday when a major fire erupted and rapidly spread in the Fallbrook area, known for its avocado groves and horse stables in the rolling hills.We had many resources in the area very quickly on this incident, but unfortunately within several minutes the fire had gotten out of control and well-established, and necessitated massive evacuations,Ž said Steve Abbott, chief of the North County Fire Protection District.The fire swept through the San Luis Rey Training Facility, where it killed an estimated 30 to 40 elite thoroughbreds and destroyed more than 100 homes „ most of them in the Rancho Monserate Country Club retirement community. Three people were burned trying to escape.Most of the fires this week were in places that suffered from major fires in the past, including one in the ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood of BelAir that burned 6 homes and another in the citys rugged foothills community of Sylmar and Santa Paula.The fire in Fallbrook was no exception. Ten years ago, during a deadly spate of Santa Ana wind-driven infernos, flames wiped out most of the more than 200 homes in the Valley Oaks Mobile Home Park.Memories of that blaze were fresh as flames approached Thursday and sheriffs deputies told residents to leave immediately.By the time he got the order to go, Mateo Gonzalez had already helped his brother move out of his nearby place and packed all of his important belongings.In the 2007 firestorm, he had almost no warning before his house was destroyed, only four months after moving in.We werent prepared the first time around. This time we were,Ž he said Friday as he returned to his undamaged home.Fire ghting at Christmas may become routineA hillside glows with embers Friday as the Thomas “ re burns through Los Padres National Forest near Ojai, Calif. [NOAH BERGER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] NATION & WORLDBy Michael S. RosenwaldThe Washington PostOn the morning of Sunday, Oct. 8, 1871, the citizens of Peshtigo, a Wisconsin lumber town up a dirt road from Green Bay, went to church and prayed for God to spare them from the flames.Brush fires had been popping up throughout the Midwest, the result of a summer drought that stretched into the first days of fall. The townsfolk could smell smoke wafting through the pews. Outside, ash sprin-kled down like snowflakes.Still, the thought of danger did not enter the minds of the people,Ž according to an account in the Peshtigo Times newspaper. That night, one by one the lights that had glimmered through the win-dowpanes were extinguished; babes lay tranquilly on their mothers bosoms; the virtuous and the vicious were seeking the God-given boon of sleep.ŽAnd then, the sound of a train rumbled in „ only it wasnt a train, but a fire that wiped out nearly the entire town on its path of fury, engulfing more than 1.5 million acres of land in Wisconsin and Michigan. As many as 2,500 people died in the two states, including 1,000 in Peshtigo alone, making it the worst forest fire in North American history.It is also, according to some historians, the nations most overlooked catastrophe „ far more destructive than the fires that have devoured and destroyed large swaths of California in recent months. This week, fires have ravaged Southern California. One blaze is now so large its nearly the size of Orlando. Officials said Wednesday that hundreds of thousands of people live in evacuation zones. The Peshtigo fire ignited at almost exactly the same time as the Great Chicago Fire. But Peshtigo lost its only telegraph line in the blaze, leaving the survivors with no way to notify the govern-ment or outside newspapers. While the nation quickly learned of the Chicago fire „ which killed about 300 people and destroyed thousands of buildings „ the horror of what happened in Peshtigo went totally unheard of for days.When the ashes settled, the evening became known as the night America burned.ŽUnlike the Chicago fire, which has been the subject of numerous books, movies and fables (no, the first didnt start with a cow tipping over a lantern), the Peshtigo fire has garnered little attention in the American consciousness „ a book or two at most. Thats it.The best account of the fire was written by the Rev. Peter Pernin, the parish priest of Peshtigo and the nearby town of Marinette. It describes the regions vast forests and thriving lumber industry: The climate of this region is generally uniform and favor-able to the crops that are now tried there with remarkable success. Rains are frequent, and they generally fall at a favorable time. The year 1871 was, however, distinguished by its unusual dryness.ŽAround 7 p.m., the priest heard a great rumbling, like some kind of biblical thun-derstorm: I perceived above the dense cloud of smoke overhanging the earth, a vivid red reflection of immense extent, and then suddenly struck on my ear, strangely audible in the preternatural silence reigning around, a distant roaring, yet muffled sound, announcing that the elements were in commotion somewhere.Ž He led a charge to a nearby river. All were struggling alike in the grasp of the hur-ricane. A thousand discordant deafening noises rose on the air together. The neighing of horses, falling of chimneys, crashing of uprooted trees, roaring and whistling of the wind, crackling of fire as it ran with lightning „ like rapid-ity from house to house „ all sounds were there save that of the human voice. People seemed stricken dumb by terror.ŽIn the river, the priest and the townsfolk thought they would be safe. Surely, the fire would stop when it reached the water. They would spend the night there, soaking wet, treading water until the flames moved on „ a prolonged bath,Ž the priest thought. They were wrong:The flames darted over the river as they did over land, the air was full of them, or rather the air itself was on fire. Our heads were in con-tinual danger. It was only by throwing water constantly over them and our faces, and beating the river with our hands that we kept the flames at bay. ... Not far from me a woman was supporting her-self in the water by means of a log. After a time a cow swam past. There were more than a dozen of these animals in the river, impelled thither by instinct, and they succeeded in saving their lives. The first mentioned one overturned in its passage the log to which the woman was clinging and she disappeared into the water. I thought her lost; but soon saw her emerge from it holding on with one hand to the horns of the cow, and throwing water on her head with the other.ŽThe survivors emerged from the water early the next morning and spent the next few days wandering through town like zombies, looking for family members, trying to remember where their homes once stood.The heat of the fire turned sand to glass. Whole families were found bound together in desperate heaps, charred beyond recognition. It is said that 200 men died at a single tavern. Some townsfolk, knowing the certain anguish of death by flames, killed themselves and their children before the fire could.The priest wrote: There a mother lay prone on her face, pressing to her bosom the child she had vainly striven to save from the devouring element; here a whole family, father, mother, and children, lying together, blackened and mutilated by the fire fiend. ... One of the workmen engaged in the construction of the church was found, knife in hand, with his throat cut, two of his children lying beside him in a similar condition; while his wife lay a little farther off, having evidently been burned to death. The name of this man was Towsley, and during the whole summer he had worked at the church of Peshtigo. Doubtless seeing his wife fall near him, and becoming convinced of the utter impossibility of escap-ing a fiery death, his mind became troubled, and he put an end to his own existence and that of his children.ŽIn the days after, as word slowly spread of the catastrophe in Peshtigo, doctors arrived to help treat survi-vors. Some of them came with newspapers. We read of the terrible ravages wrought by fire, on the same night, and, strange to say, about the same hour, not only at Peshtigo but in many other places and above all at Chicago,Ž the priest wrote. He was troubled.Journal and telegraph cre-ated far and wide an immense outburst of compassion in favor of the unfortunate city,Ž the priest wrote, diverting entirely the general attention from the far more appalling calamities of which we had been the hapless victims.ŽThe deadliest „ and most overlooked „ re in US history 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 A5By Jonathan Landrum Jr.The Associated PressATLANTA „ An unusually heavy December snowfall across much of the Deep South tapered off Satur-day, icy road conditions were still a threat and thousands remained without electricity throughout the region.Forecasters warned that moisture on the roadways could freeze overnight and cause black ice to form. The National Weather Service said that even after snow flurries ended by midday, areas including metro Atlanta would still be cold enough for transparent layers of thin ice to form on bridges and other elevated roadways.The frigid temperatures behind a cold front combined with moisture off the Gulf of Mexico to bring unusual wintry weather to parts of the South.Preliminary reports to the weather service showed up to 10 inches of snowfall in north-west Georgia, with 7 inches of accumulation in parts of metro Atlanta. Another 10 inches of snow was reported in Anniston, Alabama, while up to 7 inches were reported in Mississippi. Rare flurries were even reported in New Orleans.Its very, very abnormal and rare that we would get totals like that this time of year,Ž said Sid King, a mete-orologist for the National Weather Service in the Atlanta area. Its really not even winter yet. I would not be surprised if we broke a lot of records.ŽBut the snow wasnt expected to outlast the weekend. King said warming temperatures and sunny skies should melt most of it in time for shivering Southerners to return to work and school Monday.At the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which holds the world record for annual number of passengers, airport spokesman Reese McCranie said more than 400 flights were cancelled Saturday. Thats after nearly 1,200 cancella-tions Friday.Not everyone was anxious to flee. Members of a central Florida family found their way to Atlanta specifically to witness the white drifts.Its beautiful,Ž said Tim Moss, while his two sons and wife threw snowballs at each other near a McDonalds parking lot early Saturday. He said the family including his mother made a spontaneous decision late Friday to leave 80-degree weather in Florida and drive seven hours to see snow for the first time.A lot of people who live here are staying in,Ž said Moss. They dont want to get out in it. But we want to get out and run around in it.ŽThe snowstorms knocked out electricity to thousands across the South. More than 334,000 homes and businesses were still without electricity Saturday afternoon in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. About 235,000 of those still in the dark were in Georgia.Southern Pine Electric Co-operative had more than 10,500 customers without power Saturday in south Mis-sissippi. The co-op had more than twice that many outages at the storms peak, utility spokesman Brock Williamson said. He said getting everyones electricity restored could take days. This may be the first time weve ever dealt with a winter storm thats created so many outages,Ž he said.In Atlanta, a fallen power line was blamed for electrocuting a man late Friday. Bystanders tried to warn the man before he walked into the dangling live wire, Atlanta police Sgt. John Chafee said Saturday. He said it was unclear if the wire was downed because of the icy weather.A freeze warning was in effect Saturday for parts of northern Florida, south-east Alabama and southwest Georgia. The weather service said freezing temperatures can harm vulnerable plants and animals.Snow had moved further east by Saturday, dumping up to 14 inches (35 centimeters) in parts of North Carolina before heading into the Mid-Atlantic. Virginia State police reported hundreds of crashes blamed on icy weather. Parts of the Northeast and New England are also expecting a share of the snowfall this weekend.Snow slows or shuts down much of normally sunny Deep SouthPeople walk down a snow covered road Saturday after a heavy snow in Kennesaw, Ga. The frigid temperatures behind a cold front c ombined with moisture off the Gulf of Mexico to bring unusual wintry weather to parts of the South. [MIKE STEWART/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] 

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** A6 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBy Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Susannah GeorgeThe Associated PressBAGHDAD „ After more than three years of combat operations, Iraq announced Saturday that the fight against the Islamic State group is over after the countrys security forces drove the extremists from all of the territory they once held. Iraqi and American officials warned, however, that key challenges remain despite the military victory.Prime Minister Haider alAbadi formally announced the victory in an address to the nation aired on Iraqi state television Saturday evening.Honorable Iraqis, your land has been completely liberated,Ž he said. The lib-eration dream has become a reality. We achieved victory in difficult circumstances and with Gods help, the stead-fastness of our people and the bravery of our heroic forces we prevailed.ŽThe flag of Iraq is flying high today over all Iraqi terri-tory and at the farthest point on the border,Ž he added, standing before the most senior members of Iraqs security forces.Following al-Abadis remarks, his office declared a public holiday Sunday in celebration of the vic-tory, according to an official statement from the prime ministers office. Iraqi forces mopped up the last pockets of IS fighters from Iraqs western deserts Saturday, securing the countrys border with Syria, a step that marked the end of combat operations against the extremists.All Iraqi lands are liberated from terrorist Daesh gangs and our forces completely control the international Iraqi-Syrian border,Ž said Lt. Gen. Abdul-Amir Rasheed Yar Allah, a senior Iraqi military commander, in a statement Saturday afternoon.The U.S. applauded the prime ministers announcement.The U.S. offers sincere congratulations to the Iraqi people and to the brave Iraqi Security Forces, many of whom lost their lives heroically fighting ISIS,Ž State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a written statement, using an alternative acronym for IS.Our coalition will continue to stand with Iraq to support its security forces, economy and stabilization to help ensure that ISIS can never against threaten Iraqs people or use its territory as a haven,Ž said Brett McGurk, U.S. special presidential envoy to the anti-IS coali-tion, in a statement posted to his official Twitter account.We mark todays historic victory mindful of the work that remains,Ž he added.Iraqs government remains faced with significant security threats, an economic crisis and the enormous task of rebuilding swaths of territory decimated by the IS fight.IS fighters overran nearly a third of Iraqi territory, including Mosul, the countrys second largest city and Tikrit, the capital of Iraqs central Salahuddin province in the summer of 2014. The following year, IS fighters also overran Anbars provincial capital of Ramadi.Over the past 3  half years, Iraqi ground forces closely backed by the U.S.-led coalition and mostly Shiite paramilitary forces backed by Iran have slowly retaken all of that territory.The pace of the anti-IS operation accelerated last year as coalition-backed Iraqi ground forces prepared for the assault on Mosul that was formally launched in October 2016.After more than nine months of mostly grueling urban combat, Al-Abadi declared victory over IS in Mosul in July.In the months that followed Iraqi forces retook a handful of other IS held towns includ-ing Tal Afar in August, Hawija in September and Qaim in October. In November, Iraqi forces retook the last Iraqi town held by IS „ Rawah, near the border with Syria.However, IS fighters remain capable of carrying out insurgent attacks in Iraq, and the group has recovered from past setbacks.IS insurgent networks continue to pose a threat to Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, a senior Iraqi security official said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. The official said intelligence gathering would become increasingly important in the post-military phase of the fight against IS.The triumph of military operations alone is not enough without stability,Ž government spokesman Saad al-Hadithi said, explaining that rebuilding in the wake of military victories against IS remained a big challengeŽ for the Iraqi government.Additionally, some 3 million Iraqis remain displaced by the fight against IS, according to the United Nations.Al-Abadi also remains faced with a political and military stand-off with the countrys Kurdish region over a referendum held on independence.Federal government troops remain deployed throughout a string of disputed territories claimed by both Baghdad and Iraqs Kurds „ who were also backed by U.S.-led coalition forces in the fight against IS. While Baghdad and Irbil have both stated a willingness to talk, negotiations to end the dispute have not yet begun.As he closed his national address, al-Abadi acknowledged the challenges that remain for Iraq.I urge everyone to refrain from returning to the inflammatory and sectarian discourse that empowered gangs to occupy our cities and villages,Ž he said.Our people have paid a dear price,Ž he added. We must turn this page forever.ŽPM announces Iraqs war against IS has endedIraqis celebrate July 10 while holding a giant national ” ag after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory against the Islamic State group in Mosul, Iraq. [ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO] 

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** A8 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBy Matthew PenningtonThe Associated PressWASHINGTON „ When President Donald Trumps U.N. ambassador recently urged the world to sever dip-lomatic ties with North Korea, she was sketchy on the details: Should all embassies close? How about those providing the U.S. intelligence from the largely inscrutable country? And what of Sweden, which helps with imprisoned Americans?Nikki Haleys recent call to action underscores the challenge for the United States as it tries to advance a nonmilitary strategy for resolving the nuclear standoff with North Korea. Isolating the reclusive, totalitarian state has been a central component of the U.S. plan, even though Washington says it remains open to talks.Like international economic penalties, the Trump adminis-tration believes the diplomatic isolation serves two purposes.Its designed to punish North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for developing an atomic arsenal of bombs and intercontinental missiles that potentially could deliver nuclear warheads any-where in the United States. U.S. officials also contend that freezing out North Korea could drive Kims government to seek negotiations.We do know they care a lot about their international reputation,Ž said Mark Tokola, a former No. 2 at the U.S. Embassy in South Korea.Trumps team has chalked up some successes in narrowing the Norths diplomatic reach. Mexico, Peru, Italy, Spain, and Kuwait have expelled North Korean ambassadors from their countries. Haley said Portugal and the United Arab Emirates have suspended diplomatic relations. Others have cut trade and security ties.But North Korea isnt and wont be completely isolated.Last month, China, whose once-close relationship with North Korea has been strained by its adoption of tough U.N. sanctions, sent its highest level envoy to Pyongyang in two years. North Korea also recently welcomed a Russian parliamentary delegation, in a sign of increasing contacts between the former Cold War partners. And the North just hosted the most senior U.N. official to visit in years: Jeffrey Feltman, the undersecretary-general for political affairs.Even before he departed, experts played down expecta-tions that Feltman, formerly a senior American diplomat, could offer a breakthrough as the standoff over the Norths nuclear weapons threatens to spiral into war. Feltman carried no message from Washington, State Department spokesman Heather Nauert said.Yet Feltmans visit, which included an audience with Kims foreign minister, added to questions about how effec-tively the U.S. can isolate North Korea. Feltman left Pyongyang on Saturday after four days of talks with the North Korean Foreign Ministry. I have to brief the secretary-general first,Ž he said when asked for details of his trip.Also unresolved is whether Trump and his top advisers have a game plan for the second half of a strategy theyve called maximum pressure and engagement.Ž If North Korea signals a willingness to negoti-ate, now that Kim has declared that he has realized the great historic cause of completing the state nuclear force,Ž how will the U.S. respond?This is probably as good a time as any to try to pivot to engagement,Ž said Suzanne DiMaggio at the New America think tank, who has been involved in several rounds of unofficial talks with North Korean officials. She said the administration has focused almost completely on pressure.Kims declaration followed North Koreas test last month of its most powerful inter-continental missile yet, which led Haley, at an emergency U.N. Security Council meet-ing, to speak of a world closer to war.Ž At the same time, she pushed for others to cut trade and diplomatic ties with Pyongyang.U.S. officials say doing so would stop North Korea from abusing diplomatic privileges that allow it to raise revenues or conduct illegal business in sup-port of its nuclear and missile programs. Its also intended to exploit North Korean sensitiv-ity to its international standing.But the U.S. has given mixed messages on what form concretely the isolation should take.Haley called all govern-ments to sever ties. Other U.S. officials say the emphasis is on getting North Korean diplomats expelled from overseas postings, not on closing foreign embassies in Pyongyang. To date, no embassies have shut down in the North Korean capital as a result of the U.S. campaign.According to research by the Washington-based East-West Center and the National Com-mittee on North Korea, North Korea maintains diplomatic relations with 167 countries. It has embassies in 47 foreign capitals. Twenty-four countries have embassies in Pyongyang, and those include American rivals and friends.If the U.S. is really serious about depriving North Korea of diplomatic relations, it must start with its own closest ally, Great Britain,Ž said Artyom Lukin, a North Korea expert at Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok, Russia.Since the U.S. has no diplomatic presence of its own in North Korea „ the two sides remain technically in a state of war „ it relies to some extent on Britain, Germany and other partners to stay abreast of whats happening there. Most critically, it needs Sweden, its protecting power, to assist three currently detained Americans in North Korea, on the rare occa-sions when Kims government allows consular access.Any isolation campaign will have only marginal diplomatic and economic effect without the participation of North Koreas most powerful partners, China and Russia. Both support more dialogue with the North, not more diplomatic sanctions.US wants world to isolate North KoreaFireworks explode above the Taedong river as people gather at Kim Il Sung Square for a rally on Dec. 1 in Pyongyang, North Korea. [JON CHOL JIN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 A9By Anna-Louise JacksonNerdWalletGood news: Theres still time to slash your tax burden, boost your retirement savings and get a head start on invest-ing wisely in 2018 „ all before Auld Lang Syne plays on New Years Eve.Bad news: Youll need to take action „ and soon.Use this simple check-list to save money and prepare your finances for 2018. Max out 401(K) contributionsPerhaps you began the year intending to max out your 401(k). If that hasnt happened yet, you have until Dec. 31 to fund your account.The IRS imposes strict contribution limits on tax-advantaged retirement plans. People younger than 50 can save up to $18,000 in a 401(k) in 2017, and the limit will increase to $18,500 in 2018. Those 50 and older can save up to $24,000 this year and next. Find out how close youve come to the max this year, then calculate how much of the differ-ence you can set aside by year-end without upend-ing other financial goals. Finally, ask your payroll department about rules for lump-sum contribu-tions and cutoff dates for plan changes.Even if you cant hit the max, your late-year contributions will grow over time thanks to com-pound interest „ and theyll lower your taxable income. Keep the maxout mentality going into 2018 and you wont face a last-minute scramble again. Get ahead of your taxesDont ignore taxes until April, especially if youre a mutual fund investor. Hold off on buying funds between now and January to avoid an unnecessary tax burden.Actively managed mutual funds generally pay realized annual gains in December, and all shareholders who own the fund in a taxable account must pay taxes on distributions, no matter how long theyve held it. If youre investing in a fund for the first time, do so after the date determining eligibility for distributions, known as the ex-dividend date, so you dont pay taxes on gains you didnt enjoy.Seasoned mutual fund investors may prefer a proactive approach to avoid capital gains taxes. Eric Aanes, president and founder of Titus Wealth Management, a registered investment adviser, rec-ommends selling actively managed mutual funds before the ex-dividend date and buying index funds instead. Be sure to check the capital gains tax implications before doing so.This strategy requires precision, and theres a short window of oppor-tunity. Once the ship has sailed, its over,Ž Aanes says. Re-examine your portfolioWant a useful end-of-year ritual? Spend some time reviewing your portfolio.Kate Warne, invest-ment strategist at Edward Jones, recommends doing these three basic mainte-nance tasks by Dec. 31:€ OFFSET GAINS AND LOSSES: Also known as tax-loss harvesting, this involves selling investments at a loss before Dec. 31. The goal? Lower or eliminate the taxes on gains you made in tax-able accounts during the year. Note: Investors may claim a limited amount of losses on taxes in a given year.€ PORTFOLIO REBALANC-ING: Not all assets move in lockstep, so over time your portfolio will drift from its ideal weighting. If a portfolio thats meant to be 70 percent stocks has ballooned to 80 per-cent, you must sell stocks and buy bonds to restore the balance. Some 401(k) providers offer rebalancing tools, but this is a hands-on project for other types of accounts.€ DIVERSIFICATION: Nows a good time to check your portfolios diversification among assets, such as stocks and bonds, and categories within each. You want stocks and bonds representing different company sizes, industries and locations, for example. Diversification reduces your investment risk by ensuring youre not overly exposed to any individual investment. Plan for 2018Dont wait until Janu-ary to strategize for 2018.Its been a remarkable year for stocks, marked by dozens of record highs and low volatility, but dont bank on more of the same ahead, Aanes says. Rather, start preparing for an eventual sell-off. Investors need to be more cautious,Ž he says.The prospect of higher volatility in 2018 warrants a focus on diversification, Aanes says. Investors should add foreign stocks and defensive stocksŽ to their portfolios companies that generally do well during periods of uncertainty, such as high dividend payers that have a record of paying investors regular profits.Like Aanes, Warne favors international stocks and says diversifi-cation will help investors weather a market thats likely to deliver lower returns ahead. She recommends scaling back on risky investments, even as the stock market continues to climb.Investors need to add bonds to their portfo-lios,Ž Warne says. They dont want to, but they should.ŽCross these 4 items o your year-end investing checklistLOOKING BACKHalf of all Louisianans are drowning in debt Nearly half the residents of Louisiana have debt that has gone into collections, making that state Americas capital of past-due debt, according to a new national map of indebted-ness released by the Urban Institute this week.The debt numbers are derived from anonymized consumer-level records shared with Urbans researchers by a major credit bureau. Unpaid bills that creditors have either closed or are trying to collect are considered in collec-tions.Ž For example, unpaid credit card debt typically goes into collections after 180 days, according to the Urban Institute.Nationwide the data shows that 33 percent of Americans hold debt that is currently in collection. The median amount of debt in collections is $1,450.But those figures show striking regional variation. In Louisiana, 46 percent of adults have debt in col-lection, the highest share in the nation. Rates of past-due debt are generally highest in southern and western states, and lowest in the upper Midwest. In Minnesota, for instance, only 17 percent of adults have debt in col-lections, the lowest rate in the nation.At the county level, 68 percent of the residents of tiny Allendale County, South Carolina, (population 9,433) have debt currently in collections, the highest county rate in the nation. Cook County, Minnesota, can boast the nations lowest prevalence of past-due debt, at just 6 percent.A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 9. Theres still time to slash your tax burden, boost your retirement savings and get a head start on investing wisely in 2018. [MARK LENNIHAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO] 

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** A12 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldNon-pro t head strives to ease burden of childhood cancer following death of daughterBy Daniele SeissThe Washington PostNine-year-old Gavin wanted a basketball court in his bedroom „ a real, neighborhood basketball court down to the chain-link fence and buildings with graffiti art.His brother Danny, 11, had been watching HGTV for years, and had even grander ideas: a bedroom with shiplap walls, a night-sky ceiling and a fireplace.Gavin is being treated for aggressive, b-cell, nonHodgkins lymphoma. Both he and Danny, whose parents requested their last names not be used, were having bedroom makeovers courtesy of Tom Mitchell and his childhood cancer foundation, Stillbrave, which partnered with Home Works Painting to bring the dream rooms to life.Weve pulled out all the stops,Ž said Mitchell excitedly, as a small crowd of contributers, along with the boys and their parents, gathered before the big reveal on a recent weekday in Ashburn, Virginia.The event was just one of the many innovative ways Mitchell has come up with to provide non-medical support to children with cancer and their families through the non-profit he founded in 2009. Stillbrave supplies moral, financial and practical help, even stepping in to handle household chores for families, all the while rais-ing awareness that research on childhood cancer, the number-one disease killer of children in the United States, and new treatments to combat it are grossly underfunded.Mitchell, 50, meets directly with the children, their families and often social workers to learn the ways in which his foundation can best be of help. The work is primarily funded by hundreds of thousands of dollars he and supporters raise through spon-sored long-distance trail races „ including some of the nations most grueling.He also holds other types of fundraisers, like the foundations annual concert this Saturday in Falls Church, Virginia to pay the salary of a hospital member to run the adolescent and young adult program at INOVA Childrens Hospital. This year hes decided to rename the event for a teen he met named Cody, who has been diagnosed with the same kind of cancer his daughter had when she died.Shayla Mitchell, 16, had been diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins disease. As a single parent, Mitchell often had to stay home to care for her in their apartment in Centreville, Virginia. Mitchell, who ran a home improvement business at the time, said the situation left them financially strapped „ where I sometimes didnt have gas money to get to her chemotherapy, couldnt pay rent, didnt have groceries.Ž Then a group called Growing Hope stepped in with $1,600 to help his living costs.Humbled and grateful, he wanted to pay them back. In his youth, he had been a boxer, and early in his daughters struggle with cancer, he had gone back to the gym as a form of therapy. There he met Jimmy Lange, a professional boxer in the Washington metro area. Lange became involved, befriending Shayla in the hospital, and soon learned of Mitchells boxing history. One thing led to another, and at age 40, Mitchell took up the gloves again, participating in two fights at the former Patriot Center, now EagleBank Arena, in Fairfax, Virginia.Mitchell was knocked out in the first and second rounds, but he still managed to raise $20,000 that he gave to Grow-ing Hope.But during this time, he also lost his daughter.I went into a dark abyss,Ž Mitchell said, and for six months, he did little but grieve.One day, Mitchell said, he came upon a Mark Twain quote, although he cant recall now exactly where he saw it. Hed always been a fan of famous quotes, memorizing them, drawing upon them, and this one struck him hard. He said The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you discover why and I knew after I read that quote that I was going to spend the rest of my life helping kids with cancer and their families.ŽMitchell thought of creating a foundation, though boxing didnt seem viable anymore, due to his age. Hed run some as part of his boxing training and found himself thinking that perhaps road racing could be his fundraising source. At the time, he was daunted by the idea of even running six miles, but dove into training for a marathon anyway and had to pull out of the competition during fundraising after he suffered five stress fractures in his leg. A doctor told Mitchell to rest for eight weeks. But Mitchell was up and running just five weeks later, and that fall ran the Marine Corps Marathon. He cut a striking figure on the course, with the skin art that had earned him the nickname Tattoo TomŽ when he owned a tattoo shop.At the marathon, he met a local trail runner who suggested that he get off the roads and onto trails, where she said the experience of running was more spiritual and healing. She was of course, right,Ž said Mitchell.Building a life out of lossBy Marcia DunnThe Associated PressCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. „ Astronomers have discovered a super-size black hole harkening back to almost the dawn of creation.Its the farthest black hole ever found.A team led by the Carne-gie Observatories Eduardo Banados reported in the journal Nature on Wednes-day that the black hole lies in a quasar dating to 690 million years of the Big Bang. That means the light from this quasar has been traveling our way for more than 13 billion years.Banados said the quasar provides a unique baby picture of the universe, when it was just 5 percent of its current age.It would be like seeing photos of a 50-year-old man when he was 2  years old, according to Banados.This discovery opens up an exciting new window to understand the early uni-verse,Ž he said in an email from Pasadena, California.Quasars are incredibly bright objects deep in the cosmos, powered by black holes devouring everything around them. That makes them perfect candidates for unraveling the mys-teries of the earliest cosmic times.The black hole in this newest, most distant quasar is 800 million times the mass of our sun.Much bigger black holes are out there, but none so far away „ at least among those found so far. These larger black holes have had more time to grow in the hearts of galaxies since the Big Bang, compared with the young one just observed. The new quasar is itself one of the first galaxies, and yet it already harbors a behemoth black hole as massive as others in the present-day universe,Ž co-author Xiaohui Fan of the University of Arizonas Steward Observatory said in a statement.Around the time of this newest quasar, the universe was emerging from a so-called Dark Ages. Stars and galaxies were first appearing and their radiation ionized the surrounding hydrogen gas to illuminate the cosmos.Banados suspects there are more examples like this out there, between 20 and 100.The newfound quasar is so luminous and evolved that I would be surprised if this was the first quasar ever formed,Ž Banados said. The universe is enormous and searching for these very rare objects is like looking for the needle in the haystack.ŽOnly one other quasar has been found in this ultra-distant category, despite extensive scanning. This newest quasar beats that previous record-holder by about 60 million years.Still on the lookout, astronomers are uncertain how close theyll get to the actual beginning of time, 13.8 billion years ago.Banados and his team used the Carnegies Magel-lan telescopes in Chile, supported by observatories in Hawaii, the American Southwest and the French Alps.Super black hole farthest ever found 

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** A14 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBy Darlene SupervilleThe Associated PressJACKSON, Miss. „ President Donald Trump paid tribute Saturday to the leaders and foot soldiers of the civil rights movement whose sacri-fices help make the United States a fairer and more just country, though pro-tests surrounding his visit to Mississippi laid bare the stark divisions among Americans about his com-mitment to that legacy.As Trump gazed at an exhibit on Freedom Riders at the new Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, demonstrators near the site held up signs that said Make America Civil AgainŽ and Lock Him Up.Ž Some shouted No Trump, no hate, no KKK in the USA.ŽTrump spent about 30 minutes at the museums, gave a 10-minute speech to select guests inside and then flew back to his Florida estate, skipping the public schedule of the dedication ceremony held outside on a chilly day. He spent more time getting to Jackson than he did on the ground.Trumps remarks steered clear of addressing the anger that his partici-pation had sparked leading up to the dedication. In a deliberate voice and rarely diverting from his prepared words, the pres-ident sought to honor the famous and the anonymous for their efforts on behalf of freedom for all.The civil rights museum records the oppression, cruelty and injustice inflicted on the African-American community, the fight to bring down Jim Crow and end segregation, to gain the right to vote and to achieve the sacred birthright of equality. And its big stuff. Thats big stuff,Ž he said.Those are very big phrases, very big words. Here we memorialize the brave men and women who struggled to sacrifice and sacrifice so much so that others might live in freedom,Ž he said.The national president of the NAACP and the mayor of Mississippis capital city said they kept their distance from Trump because of his pompous disregardŽ for the values embodied by the civil rights movement.Derrick Johnson, head of the nations oldest civil rights organization, and Mayor Chokwe Lumumba said at a news conference that they looked forward to a grander openingŽ of the museum that they can attend.Johnson, a Mississip-pian, charged that Trump opposes labor rights, education, health care and voting rights for all Americans.We will never cede the stage to an individual who will fight against us,Ž Johnson said. We will not allow the history of those who sacrificed to be tarnished for political expediency.ŽJohnson and Lumumba spoke to about 100 supporters, including some who participated in the civil rights demonstra-tions of the 1960s, at Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center. Once the first public school built for African-Americans in Jackson, its now a museum to black history and culture.Lumumba called Trump to task for his pompous disregard for all of those factors that will not enable us to stand with him today.ŽThe states attorney general, Jim Hood, criti-cized Republican Gov. Phil Bryant for inviting Trump. It threw cold water in the face of people who fought the battles for civil rights,Ž Hood said. Bryant, who introduced Trump, spoke of the emotion that comes over you in waves as you see the past, the struggle, the conflict. Im so very proud today that the president of the United States was here to see and witness it.ŽTrump reflected on the past and hoped for a bright future, drawing on the achievements of civil rights veterans:Today we strive to be worthy of their sacrifice. We pray for inspiration from their example. We want our country to be a place where every child from every background can grow up free from fear, innocent of hatred and surrounded by love, opportunity and hope. Today we pay solemn tribute to our heroes of the past and dedicate our-selves to building a future of freedom, equality, jus-tice and peace.ŽHe called the museums labors of love „ love for Mississippi, love for your nation, love for God-given dignity written into every human soul. These buildings embody the hope that has lived in the hearts of every American for generations, the hope in a future that is more just and more free.ŽSingled out by the presi-dent was Medgar Evers, the Mississippi NAACP leader who was shot to death outside his home in 1963. His widow, Myrlie, was in the audience for Trumps speech and drew a standing ovation when he acknowl-edged her.Trump said Medgar Evers knew it was long past time for his nation to fulfill its founding promise to treat every citizen as an equal child of God.Ž Evers, Trump said, now rests in Arlington National Cemetery beside men and women of all races, backgrounds and walks of life whove served and sacri-ficed for our country. Their headstones do not mark the color of their skin but immortalize the courage of their deeds.ŽTrump hails heroes; protesters pan recordPresident Donald Trump, left, gets a tour of the newly-opened Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on Saturday in Jackson, Miss. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, watches at right. [SUSAN WALSH/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] By Ellie SilvermanThe Washington PostIt took 40 years, but a Catholic priest who used to be in the Ku Klux Klan finally apologized to the black couple he targeted in a cross burning.William Aitcheson told Phillip and Barbara Butler how he was blinded by hate and ignoranceŽ when he targeted the then-new-lywed couple who had just moved to the neighborhood. He rejected those beliefs before entering the priesthood but was too ashamed to face the Butlers, he wrote.I believe now that all people can live together in peace regardless of race,Ž he said in a letter, dated Sept. 8. I also know that the symbol of the most enduring love the world has even known must never be used as a weapon of terror. Its use against you was a despicable act. I seriously regret the suf-fering it caused you.ŽThe Butlers and their attorney, Ted Williams, spoke in a news conference Friday about Aitchesons letter, and recent payment to the Butlers of $23,000 from an overdue civil suit judgment along with $9,600 in attorney fees. Aitchesons attorney could not be immediately reached for comment.Although Aitcheson was no longer under any legal obligation to pay the Butlers, he felt a moral obligation and used his private funds and a personal loan to make the payment, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington wrote in a statement. The Butlers declined a meeting with Aitcheson, so he wrote a genuine apology through a hand-written letter,Ž the diocese wrote.Fr. Aitcheson acknowledges that he should have reached out to the Butler family and paid restitution decades ago, but he hopes this resolution begins a process of healing and peace,Ž the diocese wrote.In his letter, Aitcheson explained to the Butlers that it took him so long to apologize because he was ashamed of his actions.Its no excuse. I under-stand that. But it is the truth. I didnt know how to deal with it,Ž he wrote. The Butlers doubt the sincerity of his confession, saying he wrote the essay only because a free-lance reporter posing as a parishioner contacted the diocese about Aitchesons radical past.For you to say that youre sorry? No, youre not sorry,Ž said Barbara Butler, as if speaking directly to Aitcheson. Youre sorry that you got caught.ŽMost recently, Aitcheson was a paro-chial vicar, or assistant to the pastor, at St. Leo the Great church in Fairfax City, where he had been for four years before tem-porarily stepping down from his post.As this matter involv-ing the Butler family and Fr. Aitcheson has only been resolved recently, plans for his future priestly ministry are still being dis-cerned,Ž the diocese wrote in a statement Friday.Forty years ago, Aitcheson was a University of Maryland student and a KKK member who was eventually deemed too radical and violentŽ for the main KKK branch, which threw him out, according to FBI files. He led a group called the Klan BeretŽ and prepped to blow up a local NAACP branch and a power plant and communications center at Fort Meade, Md., an undercover agent testi-fied. The group had burned five other crosses in Prince Georges County, including at two Jewish institutions. Aitcheson was sentenced in 1977 to 90 days in a fed-eral medical prison with four years probation by a judge who told him, I dont believe you are a bad person.ŽPriest apologizes to couple for cross burning 

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** A16 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald DATELINESMIAMIPortrait of Hillary Clinton set off security dogs at art show When two security dogs reacted to a suspicious crate before an art show opening, Miami police officers briefly shut down the area to investi-gate the possible threat.But when they opened up the crate Saturday morning, officers found something else instead: a portrait of Hillary Clinton in a studded jacket and shaggy pink haircut.The Miami Herald reports officers ran the acrylic-on-wood artwork through an X-ray machine, which turned up no suspicious material.The painting „ titled Punk HillaryŽ „ had been shipped with a similar portrait of Presi-dent Donald Trump (called Trump PimpŽ), depicting him in a zebra-printed hat with a gold chain around his neck. TOKYOUS Navy prepares to comb sea bed for crashed planeThe U.S. Navy said it will deploy deep water salvage experts to search for a trans-port aircraft that crashed in the western Pacific last month, killing three sailors.The C-2A GreyhoundŽ aircraft was traveling to the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan when it crashed the day before Thanksgiving in the Philippine Sea. Eight people were rescued.The planes last position on the surface is known but the depth of the water exceeds 16,000 feet, the Navy said in a statement Saturday. The sailors were identified as Lt. Steven Combs Jr. and Airman Apprentice Bryan Grosso of Florida and Airman Matthew Chialastri of Louisiana.BELGRADE, SERBIAGreece, Romania, Bulgaria support Serbias EU bidThe prime ministers of Greece, Bulgaria and Roma-nia have pledged support for Serbias membership in the European Union, saying it would boost stability in the Balkans.Officials agreed at a meet-ing Saturday in Belgrade with Serbias president to improve trade, energy and transportation links between their countries.Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says Serbia no longer can be outside the European family.Ž He adds we must cooperate ... and promote peace and stability in the Balkans.ŽBulgarian Premier Boiko Borisov says there is no better way for the Balkans than the EU way.ŽMIAMIJudge halts clearing of rare forest targeted for WalmartBulldozers downing trees on a property targeted for a Walmart-anchored shopping center were ordered to stop work after a federal judge issued an emergency injunction sought by environmentalists fighting to save the vanishing forest. The judge issued the injunc-tion Friday, hours after the Center for Biological Diversity and three other groups sued to overturn a decision earlier this week that cleared the way for the mall, 900 apartments and a parking lot. The land near Zoo Miami had long been targeted for conservation and is part of what was once one of the larg-est tracks of pine rockland, a globally imperiled forest, out-side Everglades National Park. BERLINBerlin zoo celebrates polar bear birth, caught on cameraBerlins Tierpark zoo is cele-brating the birth of a polar bear, nine months after its mother lost a cub.Footage posted on social media shows mother Tonja tenderly licking the unnamed cub shortly after its birth Thursday. A second cub was stillborn. The zoo, in the east-ern part of the German capital, said Friday that the new polar bear is about the size of a guinea pig and has already been heard suckling.Tonjas first cub, Fritz, died of unknown causes in March at the age of four months.The mortality rate for young polar bears is about 50 percent and can be even higher during the first 10 days. „ The Associated PressBOWLING GREEN, OHIOJustin and Amanda Held hold two of their three goats Friday in Grand Rapids, Ohio. The couple, who say their three goats have helped ease the husbands depression, have been ordered once again to get rid of them. The Helds were told during a court hearing Friday in Bowling Green they must remove the animals from their property for a misdemeanor zoning violation to be dismissed. [JEREMY WADSWORTH/ THE BLADE VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURASAnti-government demonstrators march Friday through the Morazan street in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, protesting the results of the countrys presidential election. International observers urged Honduras opposition Friday to “ le a formal complaint about the countrys troubled Nov. 26 election, in which both candidates have declared victory, as the deadline fast approaches. [FERNANDO ANTONIO/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] LOS ANGELESIn this still image taken from video, a giant assault vehicle and gun turrets tower over the carpet Friday at the Shrine Auditorium where guests will make their way into Saturdays world premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi,Ž in downtown Los Angeles. The Last JediŽ is one of the years biggest releases. [RICK TABER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] 

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** A18 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBy Fares Akram and Aron HellerThe Associated PressGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip „ Israeli airstrikes killed two Hamas members early Saturday following a rocket attack on Israel, in the latest fallout from President Donald Trumps decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israels capi-tal „ a development that has roiled the region and the larger Muslim world.The Israeli military said it targeted four Hamas facilities in response to rockets fired the previous night, including one that landed in the town of Sderot without causing casualties or major damage. The military said it struck warehouses and weapons manufacturing sites, after which Hamas said it had recovered the bodies of two of its men.Israel considers Hamas responsible for all rocket fire emanating from Gaza, which is home to other armed groups. Some residents of Sderot and other border towns spent the night in shelters, fearful of a resumption of rocket attacks from Gaza that have led to three Israel-Hamas wars over the past decade.Protests and demonstra-tions continued across the West Bank and Gaza on Saturday on the third and final so-called Palestinian day of rageŽ following Trumps announcement. The military said there were clashes in some 20 locations. In Bethlehem, Palestinians hurled stones at Israeli troops, who responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and stun gre-nades. The Israeli military said some 600 Palestinians were throwing firebombs and rolling burning tires toward Israeli forces. It said it dispersed the crowds and arrested six rioters.Along the border with the Gaza Strip, some 450 Palestinians clashed with Israeli troops at eight main locations. About 20 were lightly wounded. Some 4,000 demonstrators gathered in Gaza City and demonstrations resumed in Pakistan, Turkey and elsewhere across the Muslim world as well.In Jerusalem, police forces „ some on horseback „ scuffled with protesters near the Old City and arrested 13 people who were involved in what they called an illegal protest. Four policemen were slightly injured.President Trump cannot take what he doesnt have,Ž said Zuheir Dana, one of the protest-ers from east Jerusalem.In a first, violence spilled into Israel itself, with Arab protesters blocking a major highway in the northern part of the country and hurling rocks at a bus and motorcycle rider, injuring two slightly. Israel has mobilized troops in case further violence breaks out. However, the clashes in the West Bank and east Jerusalem have yet to claim lives or spiral into the level of violence some had feared following Trumps move.Saturday saw a drop in the scope of the protests after clashes erupted Friday between Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops in dozens of West Bank hotspots and along the Gaza border. Two Palestinians were shot dead in Gaza and dozens were wounded in the West Bank. In Jerusalem, Friday prayers at Islams third-holiest site dispersed largely without incident. Large crowds of worshippers across the Muslim world staged anti-U.S. marches Friday, some stomping on posters of Trump or burning American flags.Trumps announcement on Jerusalem, and his intention to move the U.S. Embassy there, triggered denunciations from around the world, with even close allies sug-gesting he had needlessly stirred more conflict in an already volatile region. The status of the city lies at the core of the Israeli-Palestinians conflict, and Trumps move was widely perceived as siding with Israel. Even small crises over Jerusalems status and that of the holy sites in its ancient Old City have sparked deadly bloodshed in the past.Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Fatah movement and other groups have called for mass protests while its rival, the Gaza-based Islamic militant group Hamas, is calling for a third violent uprising against Israel, though such appeals have largely fizzled as Palestinians have become disillu-sioned with their leaders.Arab foreign minis-ters, meanwhile, gathered in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for an emergency meeting to formulate a uni-fied response to Trumps decision. It was not imme-diately clear what concrete measures might be taken to counter Trumps decision, but Arab diplomats have spoken of submitting a draft resolution condemning the move to the U.N. Security Council and unspecified measures regarding bilateral ties between Arab League member states and Washington.Hamas, which seeks Israels destruction, killed hundreds of Israelis in suicide bombings and other attacks during the second Palestinian upris-ing in the early 2000s.Most countries have not recognized Israels 1967 annexation of east Jeru-salem and maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv. Under a longstanding international consensus, the fate of the city is to be determined in final status peace negotiations. Israel says it hopes others will follow Trumps lead, but the United States found itself alone in the U.N. Security Council on Friday, fielding criticism from the other 14 members over the proposed move.Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attackA Palestinian protester ” ies Palestinian ” ags Saturday in the West Bank city of Ramallah during clashes with Israeli troops, following protests against U.S. President Donald Trumps decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. [NASSER NASSER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 A19spokeswoman Amanda Nalley.More state control is something many local anglers long have called for.This past season saw those calls grow into yells after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration set a historically short three-day season. The outrage sparked by the decision led to the Department of Commerce stepping in at the insistence of regional congressmen to lengthen the season to 42 days. The framework for what an FWC-run season would mean remains uncertain for several reasons.Any proposal set forward by FWC, which could control both recreational anglers and for-hire vessels, will have to be approved by the fishery council in Janu-ary. Nalley said its still too early to know details such as the dates, catch limits and lengths of the season, partly because data from last year is still being pro-cessed. Preliminary results from the season say with the extra days, recreational anglers exceeded their limits, catching 153 percent of their allowable catch. When a species is overfished, federal law requires the anglers to pay it back the following year through a reduction in that years allowable catch. But there are two factors further complicating the issue. First, there are two stock assessments going on „ one done by NOAA and one done by an outside party as anglers have requested „ and the results of those studies could indi-cate red snapper wasnt actually overfished at all. Second, a pending lawsuit says extending the season violated federal fisheries laws by not relying on the science, and the outcome of the case could affect the season.Theres a lot thats still at play,Ž Nalley said.If the state-control pro-posal goes through, FWC staff said at this weeks meeting said one of their big goals would be to test data collection and monitoring methods, including likely using a mobile app for fishermen to report their catch.The reaction at the commission meeting was favorable.The commission also briefly talked about the possibility of establishing individual fishing quotas (IFQ) for for-hire vessels. IFQs are a management technique where portions of the total allowable catch are assigned to captains, usually based on historic catch data. Because of their inherent accountability, they are already used in the commercial industry to help control overfishing, but they also have a repu-tation for being unpopular because they can establish winners and losers.The proposal is being driven primarily by the fishery council, not FWC, and would not be put in place until 2019 at the earliest. FWCFrom Page A1By Travis AndrewsThe Washington PostLike so many others, 26-year-old Nia Payne wanted to view of Augusts historic solar eclipse but didnt have a pair of protective glasses. She walked outside on Staten Island and glanced at the sun „ 70 percent was covered „ for about six seconds before deciding she needed eye protection.She borrowed a pair of what looked like eclipse glasses from someone nearby, then looked directly at the sun for 15 to 20 seconds.They werent the right glasses.For two days after, Payne saw a black spot, shaped like a crescent similar to the eclipse itself, in the center of her vision. Finally, she went to the emergency room and was referred to the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, where doc-tors performed a detailed scan of her retinas.What they found astonished them and led to a study they published Thursday in JAMA Ophthalmology.The black spot in her vision and the corresponding damage on her retina were mirror images of the eclipse itself. It proved that scientists intuitions were correctŽ in their theories of how the sun damages the eye, Avnish Deobhakta, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Mount Sinai and co-author of the study, told The Washington Post in a phone interview.Doctors long have known of solar retinopa-thy, which is a rare form of retinal injury that results from direct sun-gazing,Ž the study noted. It occurs when the suns energy essentially burns the retina. It can happen even when the sun is obscured by the moon during a solar eclipse, because many of suns rays still reach the Earth.The Mount Sinai doctors quickly diagnosed Payne with this injury, which was much worse in her left eye.They asked her to draw the black spot she saw on a piece of paper. It was a crescent that looked a lot like the eclipse itself.The researchers looked closely at the photore-ceptor layer of the retina, which is the part that takes in the suns light and converts it to electri-cal energy so our brains can make sense of light,Ž Deobhakta said.The sun had burned a crescent onto her retina, just as in the image she drew.What we found is that the suns rays had damaged the photoreceptor layer in a very specific pattern, like a crescent,Ž Deobhakta said. It really aligned with what she drew for us when we first saw her.ŽHe said the finding is significant because it might be the first step to discovering a treatment for this sort of injury „ which isnt all that uncommon. While most people instinctively turn away from the sun and solar eclipses are extremely rare, the kind of laser pointers that kids and pet owners often play with can cause similar injuries.As of now, this sort of damage is irreversible, something Payne knows all too well. Shes currently training herself to mainly focus with her right eye. She has to sit close to the television to watch it and reading remains a challenge.The black crescent never disappears. And theres an embarrassment accompanying it.So far, its a nightmare, and sometimes it makes me very sad when I close my eyes and see it,Ž Payne told CNN. Its embarrassing. People will assume I was just one of those people who stared blankly at the sun or didnt check the person with the glasses.ŽIts something I have to live with for the rest of my life.ŽSolar eclipse burns crescent wound onto womans eyeThis adaptive optics image shows NIa Paynes retina after she stared at the solar eclipse without protective glasses. [JAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY-NEW YORK EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY OF MOUNT SINAI] The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a pilot program in which the “ ve Gulf states would assume management of red snapper from the federal government. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO] 2018 FISHING CHANGESDuring a three-day commission meeting this week, the FWC announced changes and proposals for a number of “ sheries. Here are a few affecting Northwest Florida; Cobia: In response to concerns expressed by anglers about the cobia “ shery, the FWC voted to reduce the commercial limit from two to one “ sh per person and reduce the vessel limit in state water from six to two cobia a day for both recreational and commercial “ shermen. The size limit will remain the same at 33 inches. At a Panama City meeting in May, local anglers said the “ sh have become more scarce of the past. Greater amberjack: A new season has been set for greater amberjack after consistent struggles with over“ shing. The new season will be May 1-31, pausing for a summer closure and then reopening from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. In 2017, the state season opened Jan. 1 and closed early on April 22, as anglers had used up the allowable catch quicker than anticipated. Bay scallops: As the Port St. Joe scallop population continues to recover from a red tide in 2015, the commission is considering another short season from Aug. 17 to Sept. 30. Once the population has recovered more, the commission will consider a longer season. Historically, scallop season in Port St. Joe stretched from late June through September. 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 B1 LOCAL & STATE FRIDAYS NUMBERS FLORIDA LOTTERYThese Florida lotteries were drawn Friday. Pick 2 (a ernoon): 4-1 Pick 2 (evening): 5-5 Pick 3 (a ernoon): 4-9-9 Pick 3 (evening): 8-6-2 Pick 4 (a ernoon): 6-1-6-8 Pick 4 (evening): 8-6-1-7 Pick 5 (a ernoon): 5-1-4-1-0 Pick 5 (evening): 4-9-0-1-3 Fantasy 5: 13-2023-25-30 Lucky Money: 8-2330-35-16 Mega Millions: 6-3746-60-70-24-x2 By Dara KamThe News Service of FloridaTALLAHASSEE „ Christ-mas trees have been hoisted inside the House and Senate chambers, but lawmakers wont be around to spread the holiday cheer. Theyve scattered to the three corners of the state and burgs throughout the peninsula for a month-long break before the 2018 legislative session dawns on Jan. 9.For many, especially those in the Senate, the hiatus couldnt come soon enough.The upper chamber, and indeed the Capitol, continued to be roiled by a wave of sexual harassment allegations that this week ended the career of a utility regula-tor before it even began.Meanwhile, the drama surrounding accusations of sexual misconduct lodged against Sen. Jack Latvala con-tinued to escalate. A Senate aide who accused the Clear-water Republican of groping her on numerous occasions hired an armed security guard to accompany her in the Capitol. A defiant Latvala told reporters hes done nothing wrong and refuses to be run out of town with his reputa-tion in ruins.But the Legislature did manage to get some work done amid the spectacle of an investigation and accusations of sexual misbehavior.The Senate effectively put the kibosh on a series of gun bills, drawing the wrath of National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer. The House started sifting through more than 100 post-hurricane proposals, ranging from a gold standard for evacuationŽ to the use of cruise ships to ferry folks out of the Keys. And House Speaker Richard Corcoran „ who has two teenage children with driver licenses „ started pushing a measure that would make texting while driving a primary offense.Still, some insiders are griping that the focus on the Latvala investigation „ and whispers about which lawmaker might be next „ has made it nearly impossible to get much accomplished. Senate President Joe Negron, however, disputed that notion during an interview Friday with The News Service of Florida. Thats not what I see. Im visiting with senators constantly and talking about projects. There are bills being referenced (to committees),Ž the Stuart Republican said. A lot of bills have been filed. Committee meetings are moving forward. Some bills have been voted down. Some bills have been voted up. So, I think that the peoples busi-ness is being done.Ž Finished before he startedEven before he was sworn in, the business of being a utility regulator is done for Ritch Workman, a former state representative picked by Gov. Rick Scott for a post on the Public Service Commission.Workman, who was sched-uled to start the job next month, withdrew after Senate Rules Chairwoman Lizbeth FLORIDA WEEK IN REVIEWSexual harassment claims cloud holidayBy Zack McDonald747-5071 | @PCNHzack zmcdonald@pcnh.comPANAMA CITY „ A Bay County woman has posted bond after police say she almost caused several traffic crashes while speeding away from police with a small child in her van.Rebecca Ann Custer, 35, posted bond Thursday on charges of child neglect, possession of metham-phetamine, eluding police and driving without a valid license. She had been sought since Dec. 1, when she allegedly fled the Grocery Outlet, 2800 E. Fifth St., as police were en route to a report of drug activity in the parking lot. Custer has been ordered to not have contact with the child in the vehicle at the time and posted a $10,500 bond, court records stated.According to Bay County Sheriffs Office reports, a deputy was leaving the Grocery Outlet about 7:30 a.m. when he noticed a van parked in the emergency fire lane. As the deputy passed the van, he reported he could smell burnt marijuana and noticed a partially burnt marijuana cigarette in the center console.A white female, later identified as Rebecca Custer, approached him at (which) point he asked her about the marijuana in her vehicle,Ž offi-cers wrote. Custer informed him that it was her fathers who she had just dropped off at work.ŽBCSO: Woman ees with childCuster By Collin Breaux747-5081 | @PCNHCollinB CollinB@pcnh.comPANAMA CITY „ After years of offering free rehab services, the Panama City Rescue Mission now is charg-ing clients who want to enter its faith-based drug and alco-hol recovery program.Potential clients will have to pay an initial $500, which covers the first month, and $300 a month after that. The mission made the change several weeks ago because of increasing costs for drug tests, donations not fully cov-ering expenses and increasing demand as more people seek help for addiction, among other factors.Were here to serve our community. Were here for the community,Ž womens recovery program manager Rachel Duvall said. Were here for the people. Thats why we need the community to get on board with us and help us.ŽA sponsorship program using community donors is in the works for people who cant pay, though mission officials said no one will be turned away because of costs. Rescue Mission President and CEO Thurman Chambers said the cost of the rehab program come out to $10 a day.It can be a completely free program if the community helps to pitch in to help cover the costs of these scholarships,Ž Duvall said. The more scholarships we have, the more free programs we have for the clients coming in.Ž Chambers said the costs of drug tests keep rising, set-tling for now at about $2,000 a month. Rick Briggs, vice president of programs, said tests cost $5 a piece and are done across the boardŽ in the shelter for men and women, during the recovery program and if mission officials suspect a client is using drugs. The recovery programs at the mission and Bethel Vil-lage, its womens wing, both have around 30 to 45 clients at a given time.It depends on the budget at the time and the amount of clientele we have and so forth,Ž Briggs said. In order to come into the shelter pro-gram, you got to pass a drug test because if you have Rescue mission adding chargesAgency seeks community, families to fund recovery program Rebecca Ann Custer nearly crashed her van while speeding away from police ARRESTS | B6POLICE BEATSee recent felony arrests in Bay County See NEGLECT, B4 See WEEK, B4 See RESCUE, B2Lights by sea and skyParticipants in the Boat Parade of Lights toss beads to onlookers Saturday at the Panama City Marina. Boats decorated with Christmas decorations ” oated by three local marinas, with a “ reworks display following at the Panama City Marina. [PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD] The Boat Parade of Lights was followed by a sky of lights Saturday, with a “ reworks show at the Panama City Marina. 

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** B2 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald WEATHER 6 a.m Noon6 p.m Low Hazard Medium Hazard High Hazard Water closed to public Dangerous Marine Life High Low 54/34 54/38 54/27 52/36 53/39 52/29 52/30 53/30 51/28 46/29 53/29 52/30 54/29 55/36 55/35 55/33 55/28 55/3764/5164/3654/3966/48Plenty of sunshinePlenty of sunshine Plenty of sunshine, but cool Mainly cloudy and warmer5534504637Winds: W 6-12 mph Winds: NW 8-16 mph Winds: NW 4-8 mph Winds: SW 6-12 mph Winds: NNW 4-8 mphBlountstown 1.82 ft. 15 ft. Caryville 5.68 ft. 12 ft. Clairborne 35.40 ft. 42 ft. Century 7.74 ft. 17 ft. Coffeeville, AL 6.80 ft. 29 ft. Through 7 a.m. Sat.Apalachicola 8:19a 3:43a 10:20p 3:46p Destin 1:48a 12:16p 9:26p --West Pass 7:52a 3:16a 9:53p 3:19p Panama City 1:13a 11:23a 8:59p --Port St. Joe 7:35p 9:57a --10:14p Okaloosa Island 12:21a 11:22a 7:59p --Milton 4:01a 2:37p 11:39p --East Bay 3:05a 2:07p 10:43p --Pensacola 2:21a 12:50p 9:59p --Fishing Bend 3:02a 1:41p 10:40p --The Narrows 3:58a 3:41p 11:36p --Carrabelle 5:54a 12:30a 7:55p 12:33pForecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. 2017LastNewFirstFull Dec 10Dec 18Dec 26Jan 1Sunrise today ........... 6:27 a.m. Sunset tonight .......... 4:43 p.m. Moonrise today .............. none Moonset today ....... 12:19 p.m. Today Mon. Today Mon.Clearwater 59/46/s 64/54/s Daytona Beach 57/35/s 62/43/s Ft. Lauderdale 64/47/s 67/48/s Gainesville 55/27/s 62/39/s Jacksonville 55/31/s 63/41/s Jupiter 64/45/s 68/46/s Key Largo 65/51/s 68/54/s Key West 67/59/pc 69/61/s Lake City 53/24/s 61/36/s Lakeland 58/33/s 64/41/s Melbourne 60/37/s 65/43/s Miami 66/47/s 69/49/s Naples 62/44/s 67/50/s Ocala 57/29/s 64/39/s Okeechobee 60/33/s 65/37/s Orlando 58/36/s 63/42/s Palm Beach 65/48/s 69/49/s Tampa 60/44/s 66/53/s Today Mon. Today Mon.Baghdad 63/40/pc 66/43/s Berlin 35/30/sn 40/35/c Bermuda 76/63/sh 70/64/pc Hong Kong 73/61/pc 71/62/s Jerusalem 63/46/pc 66/48/pc Kabul 54/27/s 50/26/s London 41/33/r 38/30/sn Madrid 54/41/c 50/30/sh Mexico City 63/35/pc 67/38/s Montreal 29/15/sn 19/12/pc Nassau 77/65/pc 77/65/pc Paris 51/39/r 48/35/r Rome 55/54/sh 63/55/sh Tokyo 58/51/s 60/38/s Toronto 32/16/sf 29/26/sn Vancouver 48/32/pc 46/36/s Today Mon. 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Seas 2-4 feet. Visibility clear. Wind from the northwest at 6-12 knots. Seas 1-3 feet. Clear. Tomorrow: Wind from the west at 6-12 knots. Seas 1-3 feet. Visibility generally unrestricted.Plenty of sunshine, but cool today. Winds north-northwest 4-8 mph. Clear tonight; freezing temperatures in the normally colder spots.High/low ......................... 50/38 Last year's High/low ...... 56/41 Normal high/low ............. 66/46 Record high ............. 80 (1978) Record low ............... 29 (1976)24 hours through 4 p.m. .. 0.21" Month to date ................... 1.33" Normal month to date ....... 1.28" Year to date ................... 58.76" Normal year to date ....... 58.34" Average humidity .............. 67%through 4 p.m. yesterdayHigh/low ......................... 50/36 Last year's High/low ...... 56/41 Normal high/low ............. 63/48 Record high ............. 79 (1998) Record low ............... 24 (2010)24 hours through 4 p.m. ... trace Month to date .................. 0.98" Normal month to date ....... 1.73" Year to date .................... 61.94" Normal year to date ....... 59.48" Average humidity .............. 59% PANAMA CITY Port St. Joe Apalachicola Tallahassee Perry Quincy Monticello Marianna Chipley DeFuniak Springs Pensacola FORT WALTON BEACH Crestview Destin Carrabelle Mobile Bainbridge ValdostaFLORIDA CITIESCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W WORLD CITIESCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W NATIONAL CITIESCity Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W TODAY FIVE DAY FORECAST FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDAHigh LowREGIONAL WEATHERWeather(W): ssunny, pcpartly cloudy, ccloudy, shshowers, tthunderstorms, rrain, sfsnow ” urries, snsnow, iice. Shown is todays weather. Temperatures are todays highs and tonights lows.Shown are todays noon postions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.TIDESMARINE FORECASTBEACH FLAG WARNINGSThe higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index’ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme10 a.m.Noon2 p.m.4 p.m.UV INDEX TODAYALMANACSUN AND MOON MOON PHASESRIVER LEVELS Offshore Northwest Florida Flood Level StageApalachicola Choctawhatchee Alabama Escambia Tombigbee Temperatures PrecipitationPanama CityTemperatures PrecipitationFort Walton Beachunresolved issues, thats get-ting the cart before the horse. Throughout the program we monitor the client.ŽBut not everyone is on board with the changes. Jim Big JimŽ Downs, a program graduate who traveled across the country this year praising the mission and its free pro-gram, said he is completely and totally againstŽ the new charges. I wouldnt be sober with-out a free program,Ž Downs said. Its absolutely ridicu-lous. ... Youre taxing the poor.ŽDowns said the fees push out God and make things more about money and the missions legacy,Ž though he stressed he still supports the mission and what it does. He said rather than charging desperate people, the mis-sion instead should go door to door and face to faceŽ with businesses to get donations.Weve just got to try harder,Ž he said. We have to be more transparent.Ž Chambers said the charges are also spurred by a need for qualified staff, including counselors, who he said simply arent working for $10 an hour anymore.The recovery program began in 2014, and the mission operates entirely on individ-ual donations and does not accept government money. According to a 2016 report, the missions expenses were a little over $2 million, with program costs making up the majority of that budget at $1.5 million. Adminsitrative costs of $149,946.76 made up just 6 percent of the budget.The mission is largely dependent on the community but also is looking for financial commitments from clients family members if they can afford it. Chambers compared the assistance to co-signing when buying your first car for your kid,Ž stressing that getting families involved and supporting the client is important.The recovery program previously lasted four to six months but now lasts to 12 to 14 months. Chambers said 30-day programs are a joke ... and may cost you 25 to 30 thousand dollars at a secular place.ŽAt the mission, clients must go through a 30-day trial period upon entering the pro-gram, to ensure theyre ready to commit. To graduate, cli-ents must have had a job for several weeks and have hous-ing or be actively working on getting a place.We want to make the program better,Ž Chambers said. Theres some things we dont have that we can offer. Were looking at areas like innovative learning centers, to where it can be beneficial. Some people come through our program about a fourth-grade reading level. Theres a lot of needs in there they have while theyre in the program.ŽBriggs said the Rescue Mis-sions program is a great program in its costs. Its very minimal.Ž He also said he doesnt think the new costs will discourage anyone from seeking help.Anything thats of great value has a price tag attached to it,Ž Briggs said.In their position, theyre at deaths door,Ž Chambers added. If they continue doing what theyre doing, it wont be long. I dont think itll turn anybody away, really.ŽTo sponsor a client or donate, contact mission development director Michelle Price at 850-215-5029 or mprice@pcrmission.org. The community also can stop by the Hope Cafe, at the missions dining room, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday to make donations.The Encore Boutique & More store, on the corner of West 23rd Street and Airport Road, also will hold an open house from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday. The stores proceeds go toward the mission and Bethel Village. RESCUEFrom Page B1Jim Big JimŽ Downs, a graduate of the Panama City Rescue Missions drug and alcohol recovery program, called the missions decision to charge for the program taxing the poor.Ž [PATTI BLAKE/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO] The Panama City Rescue Mission recently started charging a monthly fee for its drug and alcohol recovery program. Mission of“ cials are hopeful the community will continue providing scholarships for clients who need the service. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO] We want to make the program better. Theres some things we dont have that we can o er. Were looking at areas like innovative learning centers, to where it can be bene cial. Some people come through our program about a fourth-grade reading level. Theres a lot of needs in there they have while theyre in the program.ŽRescue Mission President and CEO Thurman Chambers 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 B3Guidelines and deadlinesObituary notices are written by funeral homes and relatives of the deceased. The News Herald reserves the right to edit for AP style and format. Families submitting notices must type them in a typeface and font that can be scanned into a computer. Deadline for obituaries is 3 p.m. daily for the following days newspaper. Obituaries may be e-mailed to pcnhobits@ pcnh.com or delivered to The News Herald, 501 W. 11th St., Panama City. View todays obituaries and sign the online guest books of your loved ones at newsherald. com/obituaries. OBITUARIES Maj. Bradley M. Lott, of Livingston County, Mich., and Panama City, Fla., passed away at the age of 95 on Nov. 23 at Barss Residential in Fort Gratiot, Mich., with family members by his side. Brad served in WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars and received multiple decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Brad will be remembered for his dedication to family, friends and country. He will be missed by his children, Sue Farber, Bradley M. Lott (Rosanne) and Mary Jones; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his friends from a long military career and active retired years. He will also be missed by caring medical staff who watched over him with such compassion and the wonderful Sherry Frith, an exceptional nurse, caregiver and friend. A military memorial service for Brad and his beloved wife, Dorothy, is planned for the spring at the National Veterans Cemetery in Holly, Mich. Please celebrate the lives of Brad and Dorothy with warm memories, smiles and love.BRADLEY M. LOTT Corinne TommieŽ R. Thomson Parker, 93, of Panama City, Fla., passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. She was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Bowesmont, N.D., to Oscar and Florence Thomson. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years. She had a love for animals especially her beloved dog Biscuit. She was a charter member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Bruce F. Parker; and her son, G. Patrick Parker. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Stone (Paul); son, Bruce Parker (Kathryn Young); daughter-in-law, Cathy Parker; four grandchildren, Lindsay, Mallory, Logan and Cori; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at 11 a.m.in the St. Andrew United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Persons officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Memory of Corinne Parker. Wilson Funeral Home Family Owned Since 1911 214 Airport Road Panama City, FL 850-785-5272CORINNE TOMMIE R. THOMSON PARKERThese obituaries appeared in The News Herald over the past seven days: Betty Sue Anchors died Dec. 6. Sherri Bemisderfer 48, Spring“ eld, died Nov. 30. Mary Virginia Brown 94, Panama City, died Nov. 29. Edna Butler, 86, died Dec. 6. John Cox, 73, Panama City Beach, died Dec. 5. Frederick L. Desporte III 70, Lynn Haven, died Nov. 20. Ronald Charles Dubke, 82, Panama City, died Dec. 4. John Gregory Dudley, 64, Lynn Haven, died Dec. 3. Carole Lynne Davies Faust 57, Altha, died Dec. 1. Louis Charles Jeter, 88, Alford, died Nov. 30. Robert Edward Lamoureux 60, Youngstown, died Dec. 5. Bradley M. Lott, 95, Panama City, died Nov. 23. Gaspar Luz, 26, Lynn Haven, died Nov. 29. Charlene Mann 65, Panama City Beach, died Dec. 2. Alan Harold Marsden 71, died Nov. 27. Shirley L. Mathis 68, Panama City, died Dec. 2. Billy Orr McDill Sr. died Dec. 6. Peyton Thomas Meyers 18, Panama City, died Dec. 4. Helen Neese, 92, Panama City, died Dec. 3. Larry Wayne Paul 66, Niceville, died Dec. 5. Corinne R. Thomson Parker, 93, Panama City, died Dec. 3. Jerry E. Robinson 83, Panama City, died Dec. 5. Greg Roland, 56, Panama City Beach, died Dec. 2. John Paul Sims, 65, Spring“ eld, died Nov. 29. James Stewart Sr., 89, Panama City Beach, died Nov. 30. David Herman Sturgis 73, Panama City, died Dec. 3. Randy Squire, 67, Panama City, died Nov. 27. Mary Wisneski, 83, Panama City, died Nov. 30.Not Forgotten John Cox, 73, of Panama City Beach, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Services are incomplete at this time, and will be announced on a later date. To extend condolences, please visit www. heritagefhbeach.com.JOHN COXMarla D. Meadows, 60, of Panama City died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. Memorialization will be by cremation. Those wishing to extend condolences may do so at www. heritagefhllc.com.MARLA D. MEADOWSOn Nov. 15, 2017, Gerald Paden Kershner joined his beloved wife, Barbara, in heaven. Jerry left behind his three daughters: Julie, Allison and Darla. His life was filled with love for God and for his grand and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed the relationships with his nieces and nephews, his dear friend Darlene, his Corams family and his faithful neighbors. In lieu of flowers and a memorial service, Jerry requested a donation to your local church or favorite charity.GERALD PADEN KERSHNER Mr. Mitchel Evan Wright, 21, of Lynn Haven, Fla., died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Southerland Family Funeral Home Chapel. The family will begin receiving friends at noon prior to the service.MITCHEL EVAN WRIGHTMemorial services for William Bryant Culpepper Sr., who passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Nov. 14 at8:10 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, Fla., will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.WILLIAM BRYANT CULPEPPER SR.Funeral services for Ronald Charles Dubke, 82, of Panama City, Fla., who passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, will be held Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.RONALD CHARLES DUBKECharles L. ChuckŽ Bellows, 63, of Callaway, Fla., passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at his home. Chuck was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, then moved here in 1978, where he most recently worked for CCA and retired after 15 years of service. Chuck was a member of Parker United Methodist Church, and he was a hardworking man with strong morals and values. He was proud of his faith, his family and his pets which were considered family. He was an avid coin collector and doted over his grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Lenard and Lenora Bellows. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Bellows; son Christopher Michael Bellows; daughters Melinda Bellows Shrewsbury and husband, Mark, Amber Lynn Bellows and significant other, Stephen Hicks, and Amy Marie Bellows; five grandchildren, Anthony, Evan, Caden, Sophia and Steven; fatherin-law Jim Stumpf; bro-in-law Don Stumpf; and sisterin-law Jennie Gosche.Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Parker United Methodist Church with Pastor Jack Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at Southerland Family Funeral Homes. Condolences may be submitted at www.southerlandfamily.com. Southerland Family Funeral Homes 100 E. 19th St. Panama City, FL 32405 850-785-8532CHARLES L. CHUCK BELLOWS By Shawn BoburgThe Washington PostJames OKeefe, the conservative founder of a charity that specializes in undercover videos targeting jour-nalists and liberals, has been personally barred from seeking donations in Florida because of his criminal record, offi-cials said.The ban is part of a wave of scrutiny by regulators in several states after New York officials threatened last week to prohibit Proj-ect Veritas from raising money in that state. The charity did not dis-close OKeefes 2010 conviction for entering a federal building under false pretenses, as required, New York officials said.While Project Veritass deceptive techniques and splashy videos have attracted attention and acclaim from far-right activists, as well as criticism from others, its past problems with regulators have gained little notice. The charity previously has been denied a license to seek donations in Utah, Mississippi, Wisconsin and Maine, records show, due partly to mis-statements and failures to disclose OKeefes conviction for entering a U.S. senators office with two men who were posing as telephone repairmen to make a secret recording.OKeefes group lately has drawn attention for another failed opera-tion. A woman working with Project Veritas last month falsely claimed to two Washington Post reporters that U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore impregnated her when she was a teenager. The Post did not publish a story based on her account, but later revealed she was working with Project Veritas and had waged a months-long effort to infiltrate the The Post and other media organizations.This week, Florida officials said OKeefe had been banned under a state law preventing those who have committed certain crimes, including fraud, from seeking donations from Floridians.Weve spoken with the organization and informed them that Mr. OKeefes conviction falls within the category of disqualifying offenses under Florida law,Ž said Aaron Keller of Floridas Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.Its not clear how much that might curtail Project Veritass fundraising. The charity brought in $4.8 million in 2016 and has raised millions from large con-servative donors.A spokesperson for the charity declined to comment on the Florida ban, which applies only to OKeefe and not to the organization. But OKeefe is the public face of the organization, is in charge of fundrais-ing and has signed email solicitations.Project Veritas spokesperson Stephen Gordon said OKeefes conviction was not dis-closed on registration statements in several states, including New York, because OKeefe was not president of the organization in 2010, the time covered by many of the documents initially submitted.OKeefe, however, testified before Utah regulators in 2013 that he had been president since the organization was founded by him in 2010. Ive been an officer of the company since 2010,Ž OKeefe said. I was the presi-dent of the company ... in its inception.ŽIn an August 2015 email, the charitys accountant told regulators in Wisconsin the same thing. Mr. OKeefe has been president since inception of Project Veritas,Ž accountant Traci Pacailler wrote.Federal tax filings do not list OKeefe as pres-ident until 2011. Gordon said Thursday that he could not determine precisely when OKeefe became president.The timeline could become important in states that are trying to determine whether the charity properly disclosed OKeefes conviction and his role in the organization when seeking licenses to solicit money. Registration statements submitted to several states for the year 2010 make no mention of OKeefe, records show.Some states, like Mississippi, Utah, and Florida, have laws bar-ring people with certain criminal convictions, and the organizations they run, from raising money in those states. Others require disclosure so prospective donors know more about the group.Gordon said OKeefe may have erred during the hearing with Utah regulators, who barred the charity from fundraising in 2013 after concluding that OKeefe had been found guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude.ŽMr. OKeefe may or may not have misspoken, but our corporate paperwork is clear: James OKeefe was neither president nor on the board when Project Veritas was established,Ž Gordon said.As for the accountant, he said, It seems like Traci made a mistake.ŽProject Veritas leader barred from fundraising in Florida 

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** B4 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBenacquisto, R-Fort Myers, said he manhan-dled her at a charity event last year.Workmans appoint-ment to the Public Service Commission would have been subject to Senate confirmation, and Bena-cquisto said she wouldnt put his appointment on her committees agenda because of his abhor-rentŽ behavior more than a year ago.Workman, a Melbourne Republican who once moonlighted as an Uber driver in Tallahassee, approached me from behind, pushed his body up against me and made vulgar and inappropriate gestures,Ž Benacquisto said in a statement, describing the incident.Benacquisto, who has said publicly that she was raped as a teenager, said she immediately asked Workman to stop, but he continued to make the comments and gestures until others intervened.An emotional Workman told the News Service on Monday he did not recall the incident, but that the right thing to do is to get out of the way.ŽI have absolutely no recollection of being inappropriate with Sen. Benacquisto. I have nothing but respect and admiration for her. It breaks my heart that this has come out like this because its not the kind of person that I am,Ž he said. Sexual harassment heats upThe controversy swirl-ing around Latvala has continued to intensify, with lawyers on both sides releasing textmessage exchanges they believed bolstered their positions and a Democratic senator accusing the veteran lawmaker of misconduct in his response to sexual harassment accusations filed by a Senate staffer.Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, filed a complaint against Latvala this week, accusing him of improperly taking steps to outŽ the staff member who accused him of harassment. Rachel Perrin Rogers, a chief legislative district aide to Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson, stepped forward and identified herself as one of Latvalas accusers, saying the Clearwater Republican had essentially revealed her identity to the media without naming her.Meanwhile, onetime Senate Majority Office staffer Lillian Tysinger, who made a sworn state-ment backing Latvala, filed a whistleblower complaint last Friday against Perrin Rogers, accusing the aide of creating a hostile work environment.On Monday, Perrin Rogers showed up to work with an armed security guard, after Negrons office turned down her request to be accompanied at all times by a Capitol Police or a Florida Department of Law Enforcement officer.Breaking his silence on Monday, Simpson came out with a strong statement of support for his aide.Her tireless work ethic has served the people of my district and the state of Florida well. The inci-dents alleged in the media are disgusting. Since mid-last week there has been a smear campaign launched against Rachel. It must end immediately,Ž said Simpson, R-Trilby.Latvala, renowned for his gruff and even churl-ish demeanor, denied retaliating against Perrin Rogers but said he felt obligated to defend him-self. During a lengthy session with a few report-ers early this week, he said there is not really a victimŽ in the case because the things that were described (in the complaint) were not done.ŽAnd he blamed his crit-ics of trying to force him out of office.The rush to judgment is among people who really dont want the pro-cess to finish. They want me to be tried and con-victed before we have the information presented. You know, I am just an old and ornery-enough guy that I am not going to let that happen,Ž he said. Judge delivers messageDescribing the fraud as shameless,Ž a federal judge Monday sentenced former Democratic Con-gresswoman Corrine Brown to five years in prison for her role in a scam that involved using charitable contributions for personal expenses and events.The sentence, imposed by U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan, came after Brown was convicted in May on 18 felony counts. Corrigan also sentenced to prison Browns longtime chief of staff, Ronnie Simmons, and a woman who started the purported charity, Carla Wiley.In a 25-page sentencing order, Corrigan said the One Door for Education charity, which originally was established to help children, was operated as a criminal enterpriseŽ by Brown, Simmons and Wiley. He detailed how the charity raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, which forensic accountants said was siphoned off in cash with-drawals and used for such things as sky box seats at an NFL game and a luxury box at a Beyonce concert.These defendants sys-tematically looted One Door funds which otherwise would have been available to help deserv-ing children,Ž Corrigan said in the sentencing order. Just think of the good that could have been done with that money if it had been used for its proper purpose.ŽThe sentencing was a final step in the down-fall of Brown, 71, long an influential figure in Jack-sonville politics and the citys African-American community. The 12-term congresswoman, whose district stretched from Jacksonville to Orlando, was also a master of con-stituent services, using Corrine DeliversŽ as a slogan to tout her ability to bring home projects and services.QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Its like I dont even exist here anymore. They will not return my calls. They will not return my lawyers calls.Ž „ Latvala, on being shunned by Senate leaders in the midst of investigations into alleged sexual harassment. WEEKFrom Page B1Custer then provided the deputy with a Florida identification card instead of a drivers license, BCSO reported. As she removed her identification card from her purse, the officer reported seeing a plastic bag of methamphet-amine in Custers purse.As the deputy relayed the call to Panama City Police Department, the agency in whose jurisdiction the incident occurred, Custer fled the scene, BCSO reported.While on the phone, Custer got into the driver seat of the vehicle and fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed almost causing several traffic crashes,Ž officers wrote. ƒ Just prior to Custer fleeing, (the deputy) had her place the child in seat and seat belt her in.ŽBCSO reported the actions placed the child, who was not identified, in serious danger.Custers drivers license had been revoked indefinitely for about two years before the incident. She was arrested a few days later. NEGLECTFrom Page B1 

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** B6 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldInformation is provided by the Bay County Sheriffs Of“ ce on people arrested on charges Dec. 4-8. Those arrested can contact The News Herald if charges are dropped or if they are acquitted. Addresses are those given by the defendant during arrest. Trey Austin Bailey, 19, 2437 E. 11th St., Panama City, domestic battery: felony battery or domestic battery by strangulation Wesley William Stephens 27, 2357 Corbin Road, Cottondale, possession of narcotic equipment; possession of methamphetamine; Demitrius McGhee 28, 1616 Fairland Ave., Panama City, possession of cocaine with intent to sell Marcus Gerald Phillips 22, 2514 E. 10th St., Panama City, traf“ cking methamphetamine; possession of paraphernalia Starlia Ann (Hussey) Blackman 50, 700 Transmitter, Panama City, possession of methamphetamine (2 counts); possession of a controlled substance without a prescription; possession of narcotic equipment Mandel Millender, 53, 1545 Mulberry St., Panama City, possession of narcotic equipment; prostitution: aid, abet commit or solicit; possession of cocaine Keon Lamar McNeil 18, 3904 Solano Road, Panama City, possession of marijuana over 20 grams; possession of narcotic equipment Kayla marie McCollum Davie, 29, transient, violation of probation: possession of methamphetamine Glenn Michael Swearingen 51, 5114 Blue Harbor Drive, Parker, possession of cocaine; possession of narcotic equipment Michael Alan Michaud 46, 808 Aurthur Ave., Panama City, possession of methamphetamine; possession of narcotic equipment Michael Terell Beason 103B Scoon Ave., Tuskegee, AL, felony battery Rusty Trent Shearwood, 25, transient, Panama City Beach, violation of probation: possession of methamphetamine (2 counts) Brandon Maurice Turntime, 20, transient, Panama City Beach, homicide: willfully killing, murder while engaged in certain felony offense Taylor Ann West, 19, 100 Cabana Cay Blvd., Panama City Beach, homicide: willfully killing, murder while engaged in certain felony offense Holly Christina Buchanan, 32, 100 Cabana Cay Circle, Panama City Beach, possession of narcotic equipment; possession of marijuana over 20 grams; evidence-destroying: tampering with or fabricating physical Jeffery Amistad Clark, 25, 300 Cabana Cay Blvd., Panama City Beach, evidence-destroying: tampering with or fabricating physical Stanley Lavar Ashe 35, transient, Panama City Beach, possession of methamphetamine; possession of heroin with the intent to purchase; possession of narcotic equipment; possession of a weapon or ammo by convicted FLA felon; possession of cocaine; possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (2 counts) Melissa Ann Woodward 25, 914 Hurst Court, Panama City, possession of amphetamine with the intent to sell, manufacture or deliver Little Richard Jr Scott 26, 5706 Kathrine St., Panama City, possession of narcotic equipment; possession of cocaine; Amber Elizabeth Adkison, 25, 4216 Barber St., Panama City, possession of amphetamine with the intent to sell, manufacture or deliver; prostitution or assignation: offer, commit or engage; possession of narcotic equipment Bronda Fay Walters Whetstine, 30, 3933 Treasure Circle, Panama City Beach, violation of probation: possession of paraphernalia; possession of narcotic equipment; possession of methamphetamine Codey Michael Hawkins 19, 4321 Brannon Road, Panama City, possession of narcotic equipment; Mario Quentin Floyd, 30, 1205 Steven Drive, Panama City, possession of marijuana: with the intent to sell, manufacture or deliver; possession of narcotic equipment; violation of probation: possession of marijuana with the intent to sale, felon in possession of ammo Courtney Michelle Holman 18, 4705 Shannon Lane, Panama City, possession of methamphetamine; possession of narcotic equipment; possession of 3 grams or less of synthetic cannabinoid or bath salts Jaylan Raysquan Stuckey 18, 719 N. 9th St., Panama City, possession of a new legend drug without a prescription; possession of weapon/ammo by convicted FLA felon Bernard George Salamone, 25, 8215 High Point Lane, Panama City, violation of probation: possession of schedule II substance Hunter Cole Quinley 21, 152 Spring“ eld Ave., Spring“ eld, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription Tresia Ann Turner 58, 12436 Procter Road, Southport, possession of narcotic equipment; possession of methamphetamine; possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (2 counts); possession of weapon/ ammo by convicted felon; William Edward Jr Poole 22, McArthur, Panama City, possession of cocaine; possession of narcotic equipment Tnquia Lashae (Tnequia) Smiley 26, 916 Greentree Road, Panama City, possession of narcotic equipment Erick Charles (Crick) Tucker 29, 3012 E. Hwy 390, Panama City, possession of a new legend drug without prescription; possession of controlled substance without a prescription Francine Johnson Pettit, 50, 2300 Sherman Ave., Panama City, prostitution/ assignation: offer, commit or engage Stacy Marie Oxenham, 22, 2700 Sherman Ave., Panama City, prostitution/ assignation: offer, commit or engage POLICE BEAT 

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** B10 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald Staff and wire reports PANAMA CITYBCSO: Man sends explicit pictures to mentally disabled minorA 20-year-old Bay County man has been arrested after police say he sent explicit pic-tures to a mentally disabled minor.Ronald Warren Laudig, of Panama City, faces a charge of transmitting harmful mate-rial to a minor in connection with the case. The Bay County Sheriffs Office received word from the mother of the alleged victim, who is 16 and will not been identified, that at least two males had been sending sexually explicit pictures. Laudig was arrested after BCSO reviewed messages sent between him and the teen, court records stated. BCSO reported that because of her mental disability, the alleged victim has the mental capacity of a 12or 13-year-old.Laudig admitted to sending the images and knew her age and knew he shouldnt send images to her,Ž officers wrote. He also allegedly admitted to sending two or three other underage girls similar images. Laudig is being held on a $6,000 bond, court records stated.OKALOOSA COUNTYFHP: Construction worker fatally struck on I-10A construction worker was killed while trying to alert traf-fic to another accident Friday on Interstate 10, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.According to an FHP press release, an accident already had occurred near mile marker 46 as Bobby Steed, 29, of Orlando approached in a semi trailer headed westbound. A construction crew was in the outside westbound lane, placing an arrow board on the shoulder warning drivers of the previous accident that had the lane blocked. Steed failed to maintain con-trol of the semi and began to slide on the wet pavement, according to the release. The Freightliner traveled out of the outside lane of travel, col-lided with the arrow board and struck two of the construction workers who were attempting to set it up.One of the workers, 24-year-old Harley Wolfe-Davidson Schrank of Holt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other worker, 19-year-old Timothy Earl Smith of Pensac-ola, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital for minor inju-ries and later released.FHP reported the crash remains under investigation.MIAMIPortrait of Punk Hillary set off security dogs When two security dogs reacted to a suspicious crate before an art show opening, Miami police officers briefly shut down the area to investi-gate the possible threat.But when they opened up the crate Saturday morning, officers found something else instead: a portrait of Hillary Clinton in a studded jacket and shaggy pink haircut.The Miami Herald reports officers ran the acrylic-onwood artwork through an X-ray machine, which turned up no suspicious material. The painting „ titled Punk HillaryŽ „ had been shipped with a similar portrait of Pres-ident Donald Trump (called Trump PimpŽ), depicting him in a zebra-printed hat with a gold dollar-sign chain around his neck. The Trump portrait had been removed from the crate before the security check. Both were done by Orlando-based artist Scott Scheidly.ORLANDORizzo named new chairman of Florida Democrat partyThe head of the Palm Beach Democratic Party has been elected as leader of the state party, less than a month after the former chairman resigned.Terrie Rizzo was elected as the new chair of the party a special meeting of the group on Saturday in Orlando. She received 830 votes, while Brevard County Democratic Chairwoman Stacey Patel received 291 votes.This was a special election called specifically to elect a new chair. Former chair Ste-phen Bittel stepped down Nov. 17.AREA BRIEFS 

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** B12 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald The Associated PressMIAMI „ A mysterious epidemic continues to sweep South Floridas reefs, transforming corals into lifeless skeletons and threat-ening undersea structures that support tourism, pro-vide hurricane protection and serve as homes to a vast range of marine life.Called white plague, white blotch and other names, depending on the pattern of damaged or destroyed tissue, the disease has infected more than 20 South Florida coral species from the Middle Keys through Palm Beach County, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.The Sun-Sentinel reports that on the reefs running from mid-Miami-Dade County through Martin County, sci-entists have observed a 35 percent loss of reef-building coral.The reef is in a state of emergency,Ž said Jennifer Stein, South Florida marine conservation coordinator for The Nature Conservancy. It needs a lot of attention, a lot of research, a lot of focus, especially with this disease.ŽThe disease arose during a worldwide, three-year coral catastrophe called bleach-ing, in which unusually warm ocean water led many corals to expel the piece of algae that provided them with color and gave them a source of nutri-tion through photosynthesis. Although coral can recover from bleaching, the ordeal weakens them and makes them vulnerable to disease. Particularly hard hit was Australias famed Great Barrier Reef.Corals are tiny animals that live inside skeletons they construct from minerals drawn from seawater. Gener-ations of these skeletons form coral reefs, rocky structures built up over centuries, with a thin layer of living coral tissue on the surface.Despite occupying only a tiny fraction of the footprint of the worlds oceans, coral reefs provide habitat for about a quarter of the worlds marine species. South Floridas reefs, the only near-shore reefs in the continental United States, draw thousands of visitors for fishing, diving and snorkeling and provide homes to fish, crabs, lobsters, sponges, sea turtles and other creatures.Since appearing in South Florida in late 2014, as corals were weakened by bleach-ing, the epidemic has spread quickly. A 35 percent loss of stony coral has taken place off the South Florida coast north of the Keys, judging from the losses seen at sites monitored by Nova Southeastern University, said David Gilliam, assistant professor of marine and environmental science at the universitys Halmos Col-lege of Natural Sciences and Oceanography.Stony corals are what cre-ates the reef,Ž he said. If you dont have stony corals, you wont have continued reef growth. If the reef isnt grow-ing, its slowly dissolving. Without growth, the coral will get lost, and that will affect the entire community, from reef fishes down to lobsters.ŽSome species have virtually disappeared. Death claimed all but one of 65 colonies of pillar coral „ rare, cucumber-shaped corals „ being monitored from central Miami-Dade County to southern Palm Beach County, Gilliam said.Very little is known about the disease, including whether its a single disease or related group of diseases. Scientists dont know whether its caused by a bacteria, virus, fungus or other pathogen. They dont know why it infects certain species and not others. They dont know how to stop it. The state is spending $1 mil-lion this year to study it and the water conditions that surround it, with another $1 million coming next year, according to DEP.Mysterious white plague damaging Floridas coral reefsBleached “ re coral, center, contrasts against healthy coral off the waters of Summerland Key in 2005. A current disease referred to as white plague or white blotch arose during a worldwide, three-year coral bleaching epidemic. [WILFREDO LEE/AP FILE PHOTO] 

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** B14 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBy Aaron Little623-2120 | @AaronL_SRPG alittle@srpressgazette.comPACE „ First responders with the Pace Fire Rescue District took steps recently to ensure an accident would not be repeated. They fin-ished hanging 72-year-old George Catos residential Christmas lights Nov. 30 afterCato fell off a ladder earlier while doing the same.Karen Sztukowski, the daughter of George and Beverly Cato, was at work with the Escambia County Sheriffs Office when she got the call about her dads accident.I got a phone call from mother that my father fell off a ladder,Ž Sztukowski said. He has some health problems, anyway, and he decided to put up the lights and the ladder gave way. She called EMS for him to come out, and Pace Fire Rescue came with. When they came out, they realized he was trying to put up lights. Then they finished up.ŽBut Sztukowski said that wasnt the end of Pace Fires generosity toward the Catos.Theyve seen him since then at Walmart and checked on him,Ž she said. They told them they will come back and take the lights down. They just moved out there in May. It blew them away they actually did that for them.ŽThe job took less than 20 minutes,Pace Fire Rescue District Chief Robbie Whitfield said.Im proud of our guys,Ž Whitfield said. It shows they care about our district and the people who live in and visit it.ŽAfter accident, re ghters hang mans Christmas lightsMembers of the Pace Fire and Rescue District “ nish hanging Christmas lights at the home of George Cato, 72, after he fell off a ladder trying to hang them himself. [SPECIAL TO THE PRESS GAZETTE] 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 C1 SPORTS TICKER | C5YANKEESMARLINS TRADEA er helping the Yankees to ve World Series titles, Derek Jeter might help them win another FOOTBALL | C3NFL PREVIEWCapsules, standings, stats and more for todays games If you cant recall what it was like to live in a country where no one locked their house, much less their car, then this might not be for you. Or remember when people said hello when you entered a bank or grocery store simply because they wanted to. When people made eye contact when they talked instead of hitting "send." When people respected law enforcement and the word of a teacher represented the law in a classroom. Weve strayed galaxies from those practices and principles to reach where were at today, but it should be pointed out that in some regards weve actually improved our lot in life. Minorities and women now exercise expanded rights, although we often struggle to define the boundaries, and the word "cancer" no longer is synonymous with "death sentence" in every usage. Yet there remains one Saturday afternoon in early December that annually bequeaths a time travelers token to journey back in our history to when everything at least seemed civil and structured.It belongs in black and white Pat McCann By Mike CranstonThe Associated PressPHILADELPHIA „ Bennett Moehring narrowly missed a 48-yard field goal in the swirling snow on the final play and Army held off Navy 14-13 Saturday to win its first Commanderin-Chiefs Trophy since 1996.Army (9-3) earned its second straight win over Navy (6-6) following 14 straight losses in the series. Army holds o NavyBy Ralph D. RussoThe Associated PressNEW YORK „ Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has won the Heisman Trophy, completing a climb from walk-on to one of the most accomplished players in the history of college football.The brash, flag-planting Sooners star became the sixth Oklahoma player to win the Heisman in one of the most lopsided votes ever.Stanford running back Bryce Love was the runner-up, making it five second-place finishes for the Cardinal since 2009. Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, last years Heisman winner, was third, the best finish by a returning winner since Tim Tebow of Florida in 2008.Mayfield received 732 first-place votes and 2,398 points. Love had 75 first-place votes and 1,300 points and Jackson received 47 and 793. Mayfield received 86 percent of the total points available, the third-highest percentage in Heisman history. Mayfield is the third player to win the Heisman heading to the College Football Playoff. The second-ranked Sooners meet No. 3 Georgia in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. He is the first senior to win the award since Troy Smith of Ohio State in 2006.Walk-on to HeismanOklahoma QB May eld wins top college football award Oklahoma quarterback Baker May“ eld, a Heisman Trophy “ nalist, takes a question Saturday in New York. [CRAIG RUTTLE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] ABOVE: Oklahoma quarterback Baker May“ eld (6) leaps over Iowa State defensive back DeMonte Ruth, bottom, in the second quarter Oct. 7 in Norman, Okla. [SUE OGROCKI/ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO]RIGHT: Oklahomas Baker May“ eld (6) celebrates with the Golden Hat Trophy on Oct. 14 [AP PHOTO/RON JENKINS, FILE] Army celebrates after defeating Navy in an NCAA college football game Saturday in Philadelphia. Army won 14-13. [AP PHOTO/ MATT ROURKE] See MCCANN, C2 See HEISMAN, C2 See ARMY, C2 SPORTS 

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** C2 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldIf you arent familiar with the terms rabbit ears, party line, a little dabll do ya, classified 1A and love it or leave it heres last call to jettison this piece for parts more familiar. Because on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, Army and Navy resumed a college football rivalry now 118 years old. Unless you have familial ties to either service academy or harbor a certain allegiance for no apparent reason it really doesnt matter who won the game.What matters is that it was played. What matters is that it remains a yearly reminder that competition, no matter how fiercely fought on a field of battle need not determine enemies. It this case, it solidifies the bond of compatriot. Neither is Army-Navy about ballooning salaries of college football head coaches, or whichever football factory has its assembly line humming loudest to produce the next class of clones willing or unwilling to stand for the Star Spangled Banner. It isnt about 40-yard dash times, burgeoning bench press totals or whose fans take with the most ease to Twitter for social media insultathons. The Army-Navy game needs to be played each December to remind us where weve been, and to help us visualize what crossroads weve recently approached. It should be televised in black on white on TV screens, not the latest scoreboard monstrosity that manipulates spectators responses with every replay. It should have a halftime show rivaled by no other while reminding us that true heroes dont always return home intact. It should include a postgame tribute that doesnt blather on about whos No. 1, but applauds the future military leaders who will help keep this country at the top of the hill. It isnt a photo op for whichever political partys man or woman is in the Oval Office, nor should it become minimized by which team either covers the spread or benefits from the points. With absolutely no apologies to the Dallas Cowboys, Army, Navy and Air Force are Americas Team. For those of you who cant digest or understand that, a college football game in early December should be required viewing every year. MCCANNFrom Page C1Ahmad Bradshaw pushed over the goal line on a quarterback sneak with 5:10 remaining and Blake Wilson kicked the extra point to put Army ahead.Quarterback Malcolm Perry, who ran for 250 yards and a 68-yard score in the second quarter, then led Navy to the Army 31 with 3 seconds left.Navy elected to try a field goal, and after about 10 players used their feet to clear the steady snow during a timeout, Moehrings kick was long enough but drifted barely left.Army cut its deficit in the series to 60-51-7 in a matchup of bowl-bound teams. The Black Knights claimed the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy thanks to an earlier victory over Air Force.In a game that included only three passes „ Army completed its lone toss „ the Black Knights produced a 13-play, 65-yard drive to take a late lead. John Trainor tiptoed the sideline for 8 yards one play before Brad-shaws 12th touchdown of the season.Navy took advantage of the ensuing kickoff going out of bounds and moved down the field. Perry dropped a shotgun snap on fourth down at the Army 37, but picked up the ball and ran for a first down. But Navy committed two false start penalties, making the final field goal attempt more difficult.Snow started falling in the late morning on the 29-degree day, leaving a coating on the field. Workers used blowers to uncover the lines and hashmarks during timeouts as a light snow fell throughout.The teams, both of whom run the triple-option, combined to complete only 58 passes all season. The snow made both coaches want to throw it even less.Mayfield finished fourth in the Heisman voting two years ago and third last year. He entered this season as one of the favorites and jumped toward the front of the pack when he led the Sooners to an early victory at Ohio State that he celebrated by planting the OU flag in the Horseshoe turf.He later apologized for that, but that has been Mayfields career. Spectacular play fueled by grudges, slights and trying to prove doubters wrong. Moxie is the word that gets attached to Mayfield often, but at times poor judgment has gotten him in trouble on and off the field.Those were really the only marks on Mayfields Heisman resume because his play has been consistently stellar. He has thrown for 4,340 yards and 41 touchdowns this season for the Big 12 champion Sooners (12-1). For his career, Mayfield is eighth in FBS history in yards passing (14,320) and sixth in touchdown passes (129). He is likely to leave college with the two best single-season passer ratings in major college football. Pretty good for a scrawny kid who grew up in Austin, Texas, rooting for Oklahoma, but did not receive a scholarship offer out of high school from either the hometown Longhorns or his beloved Sooners.At Lake Travis High School, Mayfield won a state champi-onship at a school that regularly pumps out Division I quarter-backs. Mayfield was undersized at 6-1 and received just one offer from a Power Five program „ Washington State.Instead, he walked-on at Texas Tech and started eight games as a freshman. With a glut of quarterbacks in Lubbock, Mayfield left and had only one school in mind.Oklahoma had Trevor Knight, coming off a Sugar Bowl victory against Alabama and with three more seasons left of eligibility, but that did not dissuade May-field. His departure from Texas Tech was contentious. At first, he lost a year of eligibility, despite not being on scholarship. Texas Tech could have given permission to waive the lost year, but did not.Mayfield eventually got that year of eligibility back when the Big 12 tweaked its rules.The News HeraldPANAMA CITY „ The Gulf Coast womens basket-ball team picked up a home victory Saturday, routing Central Georgia Tech 102-46 at the Billy Harri-son Field House to improve to 9-0 on the season.The Lady Commodores won thanks to a big day from sophomore guard Shayla Bennett, who finished with 34 points on just 14 shots to go with eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Bennett made 12 of 14 from the field and 10 of 12 from the 3-point line.Kionna Jeter hit five threes of her own and finished with 28 points and five rebounds, while Jhileiya Dunlap added 16 points and eight rebounds. Domi-nique Banks had 11 points, eight rebounds, and seven blocked shots.The Lady Commodores are home again next week-end for the Visit Panama City Beach Classic when they will face Arkansas Bap-tist on Friday and Bossier Parish on Saturday.Bennetts big day lifts Lady Commodores to win HEISMANFrom Page C1 ARMYFrom Page C1 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 C3 WEEK 14 ThursdaysgameFalcons20,Saints17: MattRyanandAtlantaremaininthe thickoftheplayoffracebygettingpastNewOrleans. 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Bnjamin,LAC211758.365t1 Erickson,CIN302267.5290 J.Grant,MIA201457.2270 KICKOFFRETURNERS NameNoYdsAvgLGTD A.Hunt,KC1946024.2420 Bray,IND1843023.9600 J.Grant,MIA1739623.3310 Erickson,CIN2247821.7410 Tate,BUF1940521.3290 Des.King,LAC1531220.8440 Jackson,TEN1939320.7480 SCORING Touchdowns NameTDRushRecRetPts A.Brown,PIT909056 Gordon,LAC954054 Hopkins,HOU909054 Fournette,JAC871048 A.Green,CIN808048 Andrson,NYJ707042 W.Fuller,HOU707042 Grnkwski,NE707042 T.Hill,KC706142 Kelce,KC707042 A FCSTATLEADERSEAST T eamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayNFCAFCDiv Philadelphia1020.8333612156-0-04-2-08-1-02-1-04-0-0 Dallas660.5002862843-4-03-2-05-4-01-2-03-1-0 W ashington570.4172723143-3-02-4-04-6-01-1-01-4-0 N.Y.Giants2100.1671892911-4-01-6-00-8-02-2-00-3-0 S OUTH T eamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayNFCAFCDiv NewOrleans940.6923702635-1-04-3-07-3-02-1-03-1-0 Carolina840.6672692383-2-05-2-04-4-04-0-02-2-0 A tlanta850.6152942614-3-04-2-07-2-01-3-02-1-0 T ampaBay480.3332432883-2-01-6-02-6-02-2-00-3-0 NORTH T 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Murray,MIN1465723.9465 RECEIVERS NameNoYdsAvgLGTD J u.Jones,ATL73116115.9533 T hielen,MIN74105614.365t3 T homas,NOR8599211.7354 Fitzgerald,ARI8287810.7375 M.Jones,DET4882117.1468 Baldwin,SEA6378212.4544 T ate,DET7176710.845t3 A dams,GBY5974412.655t7 Evans,TAM5373513.9414 Funchess,CAR5470313.0356 R.Woods,LA4770315.094t4 PUNTRETURNERS NameNoYdsAvgLGTD Agnew,DET2237016.888t2 P.Cooper,LA2126512.6400 Barner,PHL1820011.1760 Sherels,MIN2121510.2460 Cohen,CHI2222310.161t1 Switzer,DAL191809.583t1 T.Taylor,SNF222069.4390 Tr.Davis,GBY151369.1330 Roberts,ATL181377.6270 McCffry,CAR221627.4250 KICKOFFRETURNERS NameNoYdsAvgLGTD P.Cooper,LA2674728.7103t1 Switzer,DAL1846926.1610 Lockett,SEA2359025.7570 Tr.Davis,GBY2252623.9340 Cohen,CHI1841523.1460 Roberts,ATL3270722.1610 Bolden,SNF1735420.8340 Williams,ARI1632620.4280 SCORING Touchdowns NameTDRushRecRetPts Kamara,NOR1174068 Gurley,LA1183066 Graham,SEA909056 E.Elliott,DAL972054 Ingram,NOR990054 Agholor,PHL807048 Jeffery,PHL707048 M.Jones,DET808048 Adams,GBY707042 Coleman,ATL752042 Ertz,PHL707042NFCSTATLEADERS GAMEPREVIEWSForbroadcastinformationonteamsofareainterest,checkTV/radiolistings. THEYSAIDIT...Standoutcornerback JalenRamseybelieves theJaguarsshouldbe playinginprimetime. Ramseyexpressed frustrationthattheNFL movedJacksonvilles gameagainstSeattle from1p.m.to4:25p.m. ETSunday,farfromthe spotlightofanightgame. Thats(wrong),ŽRamsey said.Ifitaint8oclock, itdontmatter.Iwould ratherplayat1than4:25, butitsallgood.Ifwere goingtoget”exed,we needtoget”exedtothe nightgame,youknow whatImsaying?ŽRaiders(6-6) atChiefs(6-6)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,CBS Openingline: Chiefsby 3 Seriesrecord: Chiefs lead62-53-2 Lastmeeting: Raiders beatChiefs31-30,Oct. 19 Lastweek: Raidersbeat Giants24-17;Chiefslost toJets38-31 Notes: Chiefshavewon 13oflast14vs.AFC West.49ers(2-10)at Texans(4-8)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,Fox Openingline: Texans by3 Seriesrecord: 49ers lead2-1 Lastmeeting: 49ers beatTexans34-3,Oct. 6,2013 Lastweek: 49ersbeat Bears15-14;Texanslostto Titans23-13 Notes: CarlosHydeis fourthamongNFLRBs with52receptions.Vikings(10-2)at Panthers(8-4)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,CBS Openingline: Vikings by1 Seriesrecord: Vikings lead8-5 Lastmeeting: Vikings beatPanthers22-10, Sept.25,2016 Lastweek: Vikingsbeat Falcons14-9;Panthers losttoSaints31-21 Notes: ...RTMikeRemmersplayedlastseason forCarolina.Bears(3-9)at Bengals(5-7)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,Fox Openingline: Bengals by7 Seriesrecord: Bengals lead6-4 Lastmeeting: Bears beatBengals24-21, Sept.8,2013 Lastweek: Bearslost to49ers15-14;Bengals losttoSteelers23-20 Notes: Bearshave dropped“vestraight.Packers(6-6) atBrowns(0-12)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,Fox Openingline: Packers by3 Seriesrecord: Packers lead12-7 Lastmeeting: Packers beatBrowns31-13,Oc. 20,2013 Lastweek: Packersbeat Buccaneers26-20,OT; BrownslosttoChargers 19-10.Lions(6-6)at Buccaneers(4-8)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,Fox Openingline: OFF Seriesrecord: Lions lead30-27 Lastmeeting: Lionsbeat Buccaneers34-17,Dec. 7,2014 Lastweek: Lionslostto Ravens44-20;BuccaneerslosttoPackers 26-20,OT Notes: Lionsleadseries betweenformerNFC Centralrivals30-27.Colts(3-9) atBills(6-6)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,CBS Openingline: OFF Seriesrecord: Billslead 36-31-1 Lastmeeting: Billsbeat Colts27-14,Sept.13, 2015. Lastweek: Coltslostto Jaguars30-10;Billslost toPatriots,23-3 Notes: FormerAFCEast rivalsmeetforsixthtime sinceColtsmovedto AFCSouthin2002.Cowboys(6-6)at N.Y.Giants(2-10)When,TV: Sunday, noonCT,Fox Openingline: Cowboys by5 Seriesrecord: Cowboys lead63-46-2 Lastmeeting: Cowboys beatGiants19-3,Sept.10 Lastweek: Cowboys beatRedskins38-14; GiantslosttoRaiders 24-14 Notes: DebutofSteve SpagnuoloasNew Yorksinterimcoach.Redskins(5-7)at L.A.Chargers(6-6)When,TV: Sunday, 3:05p.m.CT,CBS Openingline: Chargers by6 Seriesrecord: Redskins lead7-3 Lastmeeting: Redskins beatChargers,30-24, Nov.3,2013 Lastweek: Cowboys beatRedskins,38-14; ChargersbeatBrowns, 19-10.Titansat(8-4) Cardinals(5-7)When: Sunday, 3:05p.m.CT,CBS Openingline: Titans by3 Seriesrecord: Cardinals lead6-4 Lastmeeting: Cardinals beatTitans37-34,OT, Dec.15,2013 Lastweek: Titansbeat Texans24-13;Rams beatCardinals32-16 Notes: Seriesdatesto 1970.N.Y.Jets(5-7) atBroncos(3-9)When,TV: Sunday, 3:05p.m.CT,CBS Openingline: Pick-em Seriesrecord: Broncos lead19-15-1 Lastmeeting: Broncos beatJets31-17,Oct12, 2014 Lastweek: Jetsbeat Chiefs38-31;Broncos losttoDolphins35-9 Notes: Broncoshavewon fouroflast“veoverJets.Seahawks(8-4) atJaguars(8-4)When,TV: Sunday, 3:25p.m.CT,Fox Openingline: Jaguars by3 Seriesrecord: Seahawks lead5-2 Lastmeeting: Seahawks beatJaguars45-17, Sept.22,2013 Lastweek: Seahawks beatEagles24-10;JaguarsbeatColts30-10 Notes: Seahawkshave wonfouroflast“vein series.Eagles(10-2)at L.A.Rams(9-3)When,TV: Sunday, 3:25p.m.CT,Fox Openingline: Ramsby2 Seriesrecord: Eagles lead20-19-1 Lastmeeting: Eagles beatRams34-28,Oct. 5,2014 Lastweek: Eagleslost toSeahawks24-10; RamsbeatCardinals 32-16 Notes: Eagleshavewon fourstraightinseries.Ravens(7-5)at Steelers(10-2)When,TV: Sunday, 7:25p.m.CT,NBC Openingline: Steelers by7 Seriesrecord: Steelers lead26-21 Lastmeeting: Steelers beatRavens26-9,Oct.1 Lastweek: Ravensbeat Lions44-20;Steelers beatBengals23-20 Notes: Steelerscanclinch thirdAFCNorthtitlein fouryearswithvictory.Patriots(10-2) atDolphins(5-7)When,TV: Monday, 7:30p.m.CT,ESPN Openingline: Patriots by11 Seriesrecord: Dolphins lead53-51 Lastmeeting: Patriots beatDolphins35-17, Nov.26 Lastweek: Patriotsbeat Bills23-3;Dolphinsbeat Broncos35-9 NFL INJURY REPORTThe National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: de“ nitely will not play; DNP: did not practice; LIMITED: limited participation; FULL: Full participation):SundayCHICAGO at CINCINNATI „ BEARS: DOUBTFUL: S Adrian Amos (hamstring), DT Eddie Goldman (hip), LB Pernell McPhee (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: S DeAndre Houston-Carson (ankle). DNP: S Adrian Amos (hamstring), DT Eddie Goldman (hip), LB Pernell McPhee (shoulder). BENGALS: OUT: LB Vontaze Bur“ ct (concussion), CB Adam Jones (groin), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (concussion), RB Joe Mixon (concussion), LB Nick Vigil (ankle), S Shawn Williams (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: DT Geno Atkins (toe), CB Darqueze Dennard (knee), LB Vincent Rey (hamstring), S Brandon Wilson (ankle). DNP: DT Geno Atkins (toe), LB Vontaze Bur“ ct (concussion), CB Adam Jones (groin), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (concussion), RB Joe Mixon (concussion), LB Nick Vigil (ankle), S Shawn Williams (hamstring), S Brandon Wilson (ankle). DALLAS at N.Y. GIANTS „ COWBOYS: QUESTIONABLE: WR Brice Butler (foot), T Lael Collins (back), DT Maliek Collins (foot), LB Justin Durant (concussion, illness), DE David Irving (concussion), CB Orlando Scandrick (back), T Tyron Smith (back). DNP: Lael Collins (back), DE David Irving (concussion), CB Orlando Scandrick (back). GIANTS: OUT: LB B.J. Goodson (ankle), G Justin Pugh (back). QUESTIONABLE: CB Eli Apple (hip, back), RB Orleans Darkwa (illness), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (“ nger), WR Travis Rudolph (hamstring), WR Sterling Shepard (hamstring), T Chad Wheeler (concussion). DNP: LB B.J. Goodson (ankle), G Justin Pugh (back). DETROIT at TAMPA BAY „ LIONS: OUT: T Rick Wagner (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: RB Ameer Abdullah (neck), CB Jamal Agnew (knee), DE Ezekiel Ansah (ankle), T Emmett Cleary (ankle), G T.J. Lang (foot), P Sam Martin (right foot), T Corey Robinson (foot), QB Matthew Stafford (right hand), C Travis Swanson (knee), DE Cornelius Washington (shoulder). DNP: T Rick Wagner (ankle). BUCCANEERS: OUT: CB Vernon Hargreaves (hamstring), DT Clinton McDonald (back), S Josh Robinson (hamstring), S T.J. Ward (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: DE Ryan Russell (knee). DNP: CB Vernon Hargreaves (hamstring), DT Clinton McDonald (back), S Josh Robinson (hamstring), S T.J. Ward (concussion). GREEN BAY at CLEVELAND „ PACKERS: (Green Bay did not conduct a practice on Friday. The Friday practice report is an estimation.) OUT: CB Demetri Goodson (hamstring). DOUBTFUL: CB Davon House (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: DT Quinton Dial (chest, knee), G Lucas Patrick (hand), LB Nick Perry (foot, shoulder). DNP: CB Demetri Goodson (hamstring), CB Davon House (shoulder), LB Nick Perry (foot, shoulder). BROWNS: (Cleveland conducted a walk-through on Friday. The Friday practice report is an estimation.) DOUBTFUL: S Jabrill Peppers (knee). QUESTIONABLE : CB Briean Boddy-Calhoun (knee), WR Sammie Coates (knee, ankle), TE Seth DeValve (hip), DE Tyrone Holmes (knee), DT Danny Shelton (chest, ribs). DNP: S Jabrill Peppers (knee), DT Danny Shelton (chest, ribs). I NDIANAPOLIS at BUFFALO „ COLTS: OUT: TE Darrell Daniels (hamstring), C Ryan Kelly (concussion), CB Rashaan Melvin (hand), WR Donte Moncrief (ankle). QUESTIONABLE : T Denzelle Good (illness), CB Chris Milton (neck), C Mike Person (ankle). DNP: TE Darrell Daniels (hamstring), CB Rashaan Melvin (hand), CB Chris Milton (neck), WR Donte Moncrief (ankle). BILLS: OUT: G John Miller (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: T Cordy Glenn (foot, ankle), T Seantrel Henderson (back), CB Leonard Johnson (knee), QB Tyrod Taylor (knee), DT Kyle Williams (groin). DNP: T Seantrel Henderson (back), G John Miller (ankle). MINNESOTA at CAROLINA „ VIKINGS: OUT: TE David Morgan (concussion), T Mike Remmers (back). QUESTIONABLE: C Pat El” ein (shoulder). DNP: TE David Morgan (concussion), T Mike Remmers (back). PANTHERS: OUT: LB Shaq Thompson (foot). QUESTIONABLE: WR Kaelin Clay (shoulder), WR Devin Funchess (shoulder), C Ryan Kalil (neck), C Tyler Larsen (foot), TE Greg Olsen (foot). DNP: WR Devin Funchess (shoulder), C Tyler Larsen (foot), LB Shaq Thompson (foot). N.Y. JETS at DENVER „ JETS: OUT: LB Bruce Carter (groin). QUESTIONABLE: RB Matt Forte (knee), G Brian Winters (abdomen, ankle). DNP: LB Bruce Carter (groin), LB Demario Davis (not injury related), RB Matt Forte (knee). BRONCOS: OUT: G Ronald Leary (back), QB Paxton Lynch (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DE Adam Gotsis (illness), DT Domata Peko (knee), WR Emmanuel Sanders (ankle). DNP: DE Adam Gotsis (illness), G Ronald Leary (back), QB Paxton Lynch (ankle). OAKLAND at KANSAS CITY „ RAIDERS: OUT: G Jon Feliciano (concussion). DOUBTFUL: LB Cory James (knee), DE Jihad Ward (foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB David Amerson (foot), DE Denico Autry (hand), WR Amari Cooper (ankle), RB Jamize Olawale (ankle), WR Cordarrelle Patterson (hip). DNP: G Jon Feliciano (concussion), LB Cory James (knee), DE Jihad Ward (foot). CHIEFS: OUT: C Mitch Morse (foot), S Eric Murray (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: LB Tamba Hali (knee). DNP: LB Tamba Hali (knee), C Mitch Morse (foot), S Eric Murray (ankle). PHILADELPHIA at L.A. RAMS „ EAGLES: QUESTIONABLE: TE Zach Ertz (concussion), LB Joe Walker (neck). RAMS: DOUBTFUL: CB Dominique Hat“ eld (hip). QUESTIONABLE: LB Connor Barwin (forearm), LB Alec Ogletree (elbow), WR Robert Woods (shoulder). DNP: CB Dominique Hat“ eld (hip). SAN FRANCISCO at HOUSTON „ 49ERS: QUESTIONABLE: T Trenton Brown (shoulder). LIMITED: T Trenton Brown (shoulder), S Adrian Colbert (thumb). FULL: DT DeForest Buckner (not injury related), DE Elvis Dumervil (not injury related), DT Earl Mitchell (not injury related), S Eric Reid (knee), T Joe Staley (not injury related). TEXANS: (Houston conducted a walk-through on Wednesday, The Wednesday practice report is an estimation.) OUT: RB Alfred Blue (concussion), T Julien Davenport (shoulder), LB Jelani Jenkins (concussion), WR Braxton Miller (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: G Xavier Sua-Filo (groin). DNP: RB Alfred Blue (concussion), T Julien Davenport (shoulder), LB Jelani Jenkins (concussion), WR Braxton Miller (concussion). LIMITED: G Xavier Sua-Filo (groin). FULL: G Jeff Allen (hand), LB Jadeveon Clowney (knee), WR Will Fuller (ribs), CB Kareem Jackson (ribs), CB Johnathan Joseph (shoulder), G Greg Mancz (shoulder), WR Chris Thompson (neck), RB Jordan Todman (hand). SEATTLE at JACKSONVILLE „ SEAHAWKS: OUT: G Oday Aboushi (shoulder), S Kam Chancellor (neck), DT Nazair Jones (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DE Dion Jordan (neck). DNP: G Oday Aboushi (shoulder), S Kam Chancellor (neck), DT Nazair Jones (ankle). LIMITED: DE Dion Jordan (neck). FULL: LB D.J. Alexander (shoulder), DE Michael Bennett (knee), T Duane Brown (ankle), TE Jimmy Graham (ankle), G Luke Joeckel (knee), C Ethan Pocic (ankle), DE Marcus Smith (ankle), S Earl Thomas (not injury related), LB Bobby Wagner (hamstring). JAGUARS: OUT: WR Allen Hurns (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: CB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring), LB Telvin Smith (concussion). DNP: WR Allen Hurns (ankle), LB Telvin Smith (concussion). LIMITED: CB Aaron Colvin (elbow), WR Marqise Lee (foot), CB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring). FULL: QB Blake Bortles (right wrist), DE Calais Campbell (wrist), RB Leonard Fournette (ankle), G Patrick Omameh (quadricep), LB Paul Posluszny (groin), G Chris Reed (knee), T Josh Wells (concussion). TENNESSEE at ARIZONA „ TITANS: OUT: LB Derrick Morgan (knee). DNP: LB Derrick Morgan (knee). FULL: WR Rishard Matthews (hamstring), CB Logan Ryan (concussion), TE Delanie Walker (ankle). CARDINALS: OUT: WR John Brown (toe), RB Adrian Peterson (neck). QUESTIONABLE: DT Josh Mauro (ankle), WR J.J. Nelson (knee), DT Corey Peters (ankle), CB Patrick Peterson (hamstring), T Jared Veldheer (elbow). DNP: WR John Brown (toe), RB Adrian Peterson (neck). LIMITED: DT Josh Mauro (ankle), WR J.J. Nelson (knee), DT Corey Peters (ankle), CB Patrick Peterson (hamstring), T Jared Veldheer (elbow). FULL: WR Jaron Brown (knee), LB Deone Bucannon (ankle), LB Karlos Dansby (not injury related), LS Justin Drescher (shoulder), WR Larry Fitzgerald (not injury related), TE Troy Niklas (hip, knee), DT Frostee Rucker (not injury related), C A.Q. Shipley (shoulder), RB Kerwynn Williams (ribs). WASHINGTON at L.A. CHARGERS „ REDSKINS: OUT: WR Maurice Harris (concussion), S Montae Nicholson (concussion), TE Jordan Reed (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: LB Zach Brown (hamstring, achilles), DE Terrell McClain (toe), T Morgan Moses (ankle), C Chase Roullier (hand), LB Martrell Spaight (ankle), T Trent Williams (knee). DNP: WR Maurice Harris (concussion), S Montae Nicholson (concussion), TE Jordan Reed (hamstring). LIMITED: LB Zach Brown (hamstring, achilles), DE Terrell McClain (toe), T Morgan Moses (ankle), C Chase Roullier (hand), LB Martrell Spaight (ankle), T Trent Williams (knee). FULL: DE Matt Ioannidis (hand), DE Anthony Lanier (knee), T Ty Nsekhe (core muscle), G Brandon Scherff (knee). CHARGERS: QUESTIONABLE: DT Corey Liuget (toe), WR Mike Williams (knee). LIMITED: DT Corey Liuget (toe). FULL: TE Antonio Gates (not injury related), CB Casey Hayward (hamstring), S Adrian Phillips (hamstring), C Spencer Pulley (knee), WR Mike Williams (knee). BALTIMORE at PITTSBURGH „ RAVENS: DOUBTFUL: LB ZaDarius Smith (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE G Jermaine Eluemunor (shoulder), WR Jeremy Maclin (back), LB C.J. Mosley (neck). DNP: LB ZaDarius Smith (shoulder), LB Terrell Suggs (not injury related). FULL: G Jermaine Eluemunor (shoulder), WR Jeremy Maclin (back), LB C.J. Mosley (neck). STEELERS: OUT: CB Joe Haden (“ bula), LB Tyler Matakevich (shoulder), LB Ryan Shazier (back). QUESTIONABLE: S Michael Mitchell (ankle). DNP: CB Joe Haden (“ bula), LB Tyler Matakevich (shoulder), LB Ryan Shazier (back). LIMITED: S Michael Mitchell (ankle). FULL: WR Antonio Brown (toe), TE Vance McDonald (ankle), LB T.J. Watt (knee). 

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** C4 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald EBRO SCHEDULEMONDAY Matinee: Thoroughbred simulcast: Parx 11:25 a.m. Greyhound simulcast: Derby Lane 11:30 a.m., Sarasota 11:30 a.m., Palm Beach noon. Evening: Greyhound simulcast: Jacksonville 6:35 p.m. TUESDAY Matinee: Thoroughbred simulcast: Parx 11:25 a.m. Greyhound simulcast: Sarasota 11:30 a.m., Palm Beach noon. WEDNESDAY Matinee: Thoroughbred simulcast: Aqueduct 11;20 a.m., Tampa Bay 11:35 a.m., Gulfstream 11:35 a.m. Greyhound simulcast: Derby Lane 11:30 a.m., Sarasota 11:30, Jacksonville 11:35 a.m., Palm Beach noon. Evening: Dania Jai Alai 6 p.m. Greyhound simulcast: Derby Lane 6:30 p.m., Jacksonville 6:35 p.m. THURSDAY Matinee: Thoroughbred simulcast: Aqueduct 11:20 a.m., Gulfstream 11:35 a.m. Greyhound simulcast: Derby Lane 11:30 a.m., Sarasota 11:30 a.m., Palm Beach noon. Evening: Dania jai-alai 6 p.m. Greyhound simulcast: Jacksonville 6:35 p.m. FRIDAY Matinee: Thoroughbred simulcast: Aqueduct 11:20 a.m., Tampa Bay 11:35 a.m., Gulfstream 11:35 a.m. Greyhound simulcast: Sarasota 11:30 a.m., Derby Lane 11:30 p.m., Palm Beach noon. Evening: Dania Jai Alai 6 p.m. Greyhound simulcast: Palm Beach 6 p.m., Sarasota 6:30 p.m., Derby Lane 6:30 p.m., Jacksonville 6:35 p.m. SATURDAY Matinee: Thoroughbred simulcast: Aqueduct 11:20 a.m., Tampa Bay 11:35, Gulfstream 11:35 p.m. Greyhound simulcast: Derby Lane 11:30 a.m., Sarasota 11:30 a.m., Jacksonville 11:35 a.m., Palm Beach noon. Evening: Dania Jai Alai 6 p.m. Greyhound simulcast: Palm Beach 6 p.m., Derby Lane 6:30 p.m., Sarasota 6:30 p.m., Jacksonville 6:35 p.m. SUNDAY Matinee: Thoroughbred simulcast: Aqueduct 11:20 a.m., Gulfstream 11:35 a.m. Greyhound simulcast: Palm Beach noon, Jacksonville 12:35 p.m. POKER ROOM „ (Ext. 180) Open 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. LOCATION „ Intersection of State 79 and State 20. INFORMATION „ 234-3943. COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEISMAN FINALIST VOTINGFinalist voting for the 2017 Heisman Trophy, with “ rst-, secondand third-place votes and total points (voting on 3-2-1 basis): Player 1st 2nd 3rd Total Baker May“ eld, Okla. 732 87 28 2,398 Bryce Love, Stanford 75 421 233 1,300 Lamar Jackson, Lville 47 197 258 793HEISMAN WINNERS(x-vacated) 2017„Baker May“ eld, Oklahoma, QB 2016„Lamar Jackson, Louisville, QB 2015„Derrick Henry, Alabama, RB 2014„Marcus Mariota, Oregon, QB 2013„Jameis Winston, Florida State, QB 2012„Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M, QB 2011„Robert Grif“ n III, Baylor, QB 2010„Cam Newton, Auburn, QB 2009„Mark Ingram, Alabama, RB 2008„Sam Bradford, Oklahoma, QB 2007„Tim Tebow, Florida, QB 2006„Troy Smith, Ohio State, QB 2005„x-Reggie Bush, Southern Cal, RB 2004„Matt Leinart, Southern Cal, QB 2003„Jason White, Oklahoma, QB 2002„Carson Palmer, Southern Cal, QB 2001„Eric Crouch, Nebraska, QB 2000„Chris Weinke, Florida St., QB 1999„Ron Dayne, Wisconsin, RB 1998„Ricky Williams, Texas, RB 1997„Charles Woodson, Michigan, CB 1996„Danny Wuerffel, Florida, QB 1995„Eddie George, Ohio State, TB 1994„Rashaan Salaam, Colorado, RB 1993„Charlie Ward, Florida State, QB 1992„Gino Torretta, Miami, QB 1991„Desmond Howard, Michigan, WR 1990„Ty Detmer, Brigham Young, QB 1989„Andre Ware, Houston, QB 1988„Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State, RB 1987„Tim Brown, Notre Dame, WR 1986„Vinny Testaverde, Miami, QB 1985„Bo Jackson, Auburn, TB 1984„Doug Flutie, Boston College, QB 1983„Mike Rozier, Nebraska, TB 1982„Herschel Walker, Georgia, HB 1981„Marcus Allen, Southern Cal, TB 1980„George Rogers, South Carolina, HB 1979„Charles White, Southern Cal, TB 1978„Billy Sims, Oklahoma, HB 1977„Earl Campbell, Texas, FB 1976„Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, HB 1975„Archie Grif“ n, Ohio State, HB 1974„Archie Grif“ n, Ohio State, HB 1973„John Cappelletti, Penn State, HB 1972„Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska, FL 1971„Pat Sullivan, Auburn, QB 1970„Jim Plunkett, Stanford, QB 1969„Steve Owens, Oklahoma, HB 1968„O.J. Simpson, Southern Cal, TB 1967„Gary Beban, UCLA, QB 1966„Steve Spurrier, Florida, QB 1965„Mike Garrett, Southern Cal, TB 1964„John Huarte, Notre Dame, QB 1963„Roger Staubach, Navy, QB 1962„Terry Baker, Oregon State, QB 1961„Ernie Davis, Syracuse, HB 1960„Joe Bellino, Navy, HB 1959„Billy Cannon, LSU, HB 1958„Pete Dawkins, Army, HB 1957„John David Crow, Texas A&M, HB 1956„Paul Hornung, Notre Dame, QB 1955„Howard Cassady, Ohio State, HB 1954„Alan Ameche, Wisconsin, FB 1953„John Lattner, Notre Dame, HB 1952„Billy Vessels, Oklahoma, HB 1951„Dick Kazmaier, Princeton, HB 1950„Vic Janowicz, Ohio State, HB 1949„Leon Hart, Notre Dame, E 1948„Doak Walker, SMU, HB 1947„John Lujack, Notre Dame, QB 1946„Glenn Davis, Army, HB 1945„Doc Blanchard, Army, HB 1944„Les Horvath, Ohio State, QB 1943„Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame, QB 1942„Frank Sinkwich, Georgia, HB 1941„Bruce Smith, Minnesota, HB 1940„Tom Harmon, Michigan, HB 1939„Nile Kinnick, Iowa, HB 1938„Davey OBrien, Texas Christian, QB 1937„Clint Frank, Yale, HB 1936„Larry Kelley, Yale, E 1935„Jay Berwanger, Chicago, HB2017-18 BOWL GLANCE(National TV in parentheses) Saturday, Dec. 16Celebration Bowl at Atlanta NC A&T (11-0) vs. Grambling State (11-1), noon (ABC) New Orleans Bowl North Texas (9-4) vs. Troy (10-2), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Cure Bowl at Orlando, Fla. Georgia State (6-5) vs. Western Kentucky (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (CBSSN) Las Vegas Bowl Boise State (10-3) vs. Oregon (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ABC) New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque Colorado State (7-5) vs. Marshall (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Camellia Bowl at Montgomery, Ala. Arkansas State (7-3) vs. Middle Tennessee (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN)Tuesday, Dec. 19Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Akron (7-6) vs. FAU (10-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN)Wednesday, Dec. 20Frisco (Texas) Bowl Louisiana Tech (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN)Thursday, Dec. 21Gasparilla Bowl at St. Petersburg, Fla. Temple (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN)Friday, Dec. 22Bahamas Bowl at Nassau Ohio (8-4) vs. UAB (8-4), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Boise Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Wyoming (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN)Saturday, Dec. 23Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl South Florida (9-2) vs. Texas Tech (6-6), noon (ESPN) Armed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth, Texas San Diego State (10-2) vs. Army (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Dollar General Bowl at Mobile, Ala. Appalachian State (8-4) vs. Toledo (11-2), 7 p.m. (ESPN) ODDS PREGAME.COM LINENATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION TodayFAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG Toronto 7 207 at Sacramento Boston 1 203 at Detroit at Indiana 6 217 Denver at Minnesota 8 207 Dallas at New Orleans 4 223 Philadelphia at New York 6 205 AtlantaCOLLEGE BASKETBALL TodayFAVORITE OPEN UNDERDOG at Florida State 13 Tulane at Kansas 12 Arizona State at Villanova 20 La Salle at Ohio 1 W Kentucky Troy 5 at Southern Miss at LSU 9 UNC-Wilmington at Purdue 27 IUPUI Gonzaga 9 at Washington at Richmond 6 James MadisonNATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE TodayFAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at Chicago -235 Arizona +215 at St. Louis Off Buffalo Off at Toronto Off Edmonton Off at San Jose -120 Minnesota +110COLLEGE BOWL GAMES Saturday (Dec. 16)FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOGNew Orleans Bowl at New OrleansTroy 5 7 62 North TexasCure Bowl at Orlando, Fla.W. Kentucky 4 6 52 Georgia St.Las Vegas Bowl at Las VegasOregon 5 7 59 Boise St.New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque, N.M.Colorado St. 5 5 58 MarshallCamellia Bowl at Montgomery, Ala.Arkansas St. 3 3 62 Middle Tenn.OTHER BOWLS Boca Raton Bowl at Boca Raton, Fla.at FAU 9 22 61 AkronFrisco Bowl at Frisco, TexasSMU 4 5 70 La. TechGasparilla Bowl at St. Petersburg, Fla.Temple 7 7 55 FIUBahamas Bowl at Nassau, BahamasOhio Univ. 7 7 57 UABFamous Idaho Potato Bowl at Boise, IdahoWyoming Pk 1 45 Cent. Mich.Birmingham Bowl at Birmingham, Ala.South Florida 2 2 67 Texas TechArmed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth, TexasSan Diego St. Off Off Off ArmyDollar General Bowl at Mobile, Ala.Toledo 8 7 63 Appalach. StHawaii Bowl at HonoluluHouston 1 2 49 Fresno St.Heart Of Dallas Bowl at DallasUtah 4 7 56 West VirginiaQuick Lane Bowl at DetroitDuke 2 5 47 Northern Ill.Cactus Bowl at PhoenixKansas St. 2 2 63 UCLAIndependence Bowl at Shreveport, La.Florida St. 14 15 49 South. Miss.Pinstripe Bowl at New YorkIowa Pk 3 46 Boston Col.Texas Bowl at HoustonMissouri +1 3 60 TexasFoster Farms Bowl at Santa Clara, Calif.Arizona 4 3 65 PurdueMilitary Bowl at Annapolis, Md.at Navy 3 3 Off VirginiaCamping World Bowl at Orlando, Fla.Oklahoma St. 6 5 63 Virginia TechAlamo Bowl at San Antonio, TexasTCU 2 2 49 StanfordHoliday Bowl at San DiegoWashington St. 4 3 45 Michigan St.Belk Bowl at Charlotte, N.C.Wake Forest 2 3 65 Texas A&MSun Bowl at El Paso, TexasN.C. St. 5 6 59 Arizona St.Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tenn.Northwestern 6 7 51 KentuckyArizona Bowl at Tucson, Ariz.Utah St. 2 4 61 New Mex. St.Cotton Bowl at Arlington, TexasOhio St. 6 7 64 Southern CalTaxslayer Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla.Louisville 4 6 63 Mississippi St.Liberty Bowl at Memphis, Tenn.at Memphis 3 3 65 Iowa St.Fiesta Bowl at Glendale, Ariz.Penn St. 3 2 55 WashingtonOrange Bowl at MiamiWisconsin 6 6 45 at MiamiOutback Bowl at Tampa, Fla.Michigan 7 7 42 So. CarolinaPeach Bowl at AtlantaAuburn 8 9 66 Central FloridaCitrus Bowl at Orlando, Fla.LSU 1 3 51 Notre DameCOLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS (Jan. 1) Rose Bowl at Pasadena, Calif.Georgia +3 2 60 OklahomaSugar Bowl at New OrleansAlabama 2 2 47 ClemsonNATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SundayFAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOGat Tampa Bay Off Off Off Detroit at Cincinnati 7 6 38 Chicago at Buffalo Off Off Off Indianapolis at Jacksonville 3 2 40 Seattle at Kansas City 3 4 48 Oakland Minnesota +1 2 40 at Carolina Green Bay 3 3 39 at Cleveland at Houston 3 2 45 San Francisco at L.A. Chargers 6 6 46 Washington N.Y. Jets Pk 1 42 at Denver Tennessee 3 3 43 at Arizona at L.A. Rams +2 1 48 Philadelphia Dallas 5 3 41 at N.Y. Giants at Pittsburgh 7 4 43 BaltimoreMondayNew England 11 11 47 at MiamiUpdated odds available at Pregame.com COLLEGE BASKETBALL MENS BASKETBALL THE AP TOP 25 POLLThe top 25 teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll, with “ rst-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 3, total points based on 25 points for a “ rst-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last weeks ranking: RECORD PTS LW 1. Duke (65) 10-0 1,625 1 2. Kansas 7-0 1,525 2 3. Michigan State 7-1 1,500 3 4. Villanova 8-0 1,434 4 5. Florida 5-1 1,301 6 6. Wichita State 6-1 1,197 8 7. Texas A&M 7-0 1,192 9 8. Kentucky 7-1 1,174 7 9. Notre Dame 7-1 1,156 5 10. Miami 7-0 1,122 10 11. North Carolina 8-1 999 13 12. Gonzaga 7-1 856 15 13. Xavier 7-1 768 21 14. Minnesota 8-1 758 12 15. Virginia 8-0 728 18 16. Arizona State 7-0 609 20 17. Cincinnati 7-1 583 11 18. West Virginia 7-1 557 19 19. Seton Hall 7-1 405 „ 20. Texas Christian 8-0 311 23 21. Purdue 8-2 266 „ 22. Nevada 8-0 199 „ 23. Baylor 5-2 182 16 24. Tennessee 6-1 96 „ 25. Southern California 4-2 90 14 Others receiving votes: Texas Tech 82, UCLA 75, Rhode Island 73, Creighton 53, Louisville 50, Texas 32, Alabama 21, SMU 15, Mississippi St. 11, Kansas St 10, Arizona 10, Washington St 9, Georgia 9, Oklahoma 7, Providence 6, Florida St. 6, Clemson 5, Valparaiso 5, Georgetown 4, Texas Arlington 3, Oklahoma St. 3, Western Kentucky 2, Towson 1. THE AP TOP 25 RESULTS/SCHEDULE Fridays GamesNo. 16 Arizona St. 82, St. Johns 70 Oklahoma 85, No. 25 Southern Cal 83 at the Staples CenterSaturdays GamesBoston College 89, No. 1 Duke 84 No. 3 Michigan State 88, Southern Utah 63 No. 5 Florida 66, No. 17 Cincinnati 60 at the Prudential Center, Newark, N.J. No. 6 Wichita State 78, Oklahoma State 66 No. 7 Texas A&M 73, Prairie View A&M 53 No. 8 Kentucky 93, Monmouth (N.J.) 76 at Madison Square Garden No. 9 Notre Dame 92, Delaware 68 No. 13 Xavier 96, Colorado 69 Arkansas 95, No. 14 Minnesota 79 No. 18 West Virginia 69, Pittsburgh 60 No. 19 Seton Hall 90, VCU 67 No. 20 TCU 84, No. 22 Nevada 80 at the Staples Center No. 23 Baylor 105, Randall 82 at Abrams Gym, Fort Hood, Texas No. 24 Tennessee 81, Lipscomb 71Todays GamesNo. 2 Kansas vs. No. 16 Arizona State, 2 p.m. No. 4 Villanova vs. La Salle at the Wells Fargo Center, 1 p.m. No. 12 Gonzaga at Washington, 8 p.m. No. 21 Purdue vs. IUPUI, 7 p.m.SATURDAYS RESULTSEAST Albany (NY) 74, Siena 69 American U. 74, Howard 63 Binghamton 77, Loyola (Md.) 64 Boston College 89, Duke 84 Brown 89, Mass.-Lowell 75 Buffalo 88, Central Penn College 54 Duquesne 97, Delaware St. 48 Fordham 76, St. Francis Brooklyn 68 Georgetown 83, NC A&T 74 Hofstra 88, Rider 82 Holy Cross 62, New Hampshire 58 Iona 74, NJIT 70 Lehigh 75, Mount St. Marys 60 Manhattan 80, Morgan St. 66 Northeastern 71, Vermont 67 Notre Dame 92, Delaware 68 Penn St. 74, George Washington 54 Rutgers 92, Fairleigh Dickinson 54 Sacred Heart 62, Lafayette 50 Seton Hall 90, VCU 67 St. Bonaventure 75, Yale 67 Stetson 79, Marist 76 Syracuse 72, Colgate 58 Temple 81, Saint Josephs 78 Towson 78, UMBC 65 UConn 72, Coppin St. 59 UMass 72, Providence 63 West Virginia at Pittsburgh, late SOUTH Auburn 85, UAB 80 Clemson 81, Samford 59 Florida 66, Cincinnati 60 Furman 101, SC State 72 George Mason 77, NC Central 65 Georgia Southern 102, Savannah St. 91 Georgia St. 71, Montana 68 Jacksonville 89, Florida National 51 Jacksonville St. 75, Louisiana-Monroe 56 James Madison at Richmond, ppd. Kentucky 93, Monmouth (NJ) 76 Louisiana Tech 91, Jackson St. 62 Louisville 71, Indiana 62 Maryland 82, Gardner-Webb 60 Memphis 90, Bryant 72 Mercer 82, Florida A&M 64 Middle Tennessee 77, Mississippi 58 Mississippi St. 95, North Georgia 62 NC State 88, UMKC 69 Northwestern St. 88, Louisiana College 58 at Alexandria, La. Old Dominion 88, Bowling Green 46 Radford 76, Erskine 49 South Carolina 80, Coastal Carolina 78 Tennessee 81, Lipscomb 71 UCF 76, Southern U. 60 VMI 81, Longwood 70 Wofford 104, Johnson & Wales (NC) 45 MIDWEST Akron 94, Appalachian St. 89 Ball St. 71, Valparaiso 70 Butler 95, Youngstown St. 67 Cent. Michigan 74, Tennessee Tech 69 Creighton 75, Nebraska 65 DePaul 65, Ill.-Chicago 55 Drake 93, Nebraska-Omaha 74 E. Michigan 80, Central State 65 Evansville 65, Canisius 58 Indiana St. 79, Indianapolis 75 Loyola of Chicago 80, Norfolk St. 52 Marquette 82, Wisconsin 63 Marshall 93, Toledo 87 Miami (Ohio) 81, Fort Wayne 73 Michigan 78, UCLA 69, OT Michigan State 88, Southern Utah 63 Murray St. 78, Illinois St. 72 N. Illinois 61, CCSU 55 Oakland 82, Chicago St. 50 Ohio St. 97, William & Mary 62 Penn 78, Dayton 70 W. Illinois 90, Milwaukee 69 W. Michigan 87, Detroit 79 Wright St. 63, Kent St. 54 Xavier 96, Colorado 69 Houston at Saint Louis, late N. Dakota St. at North Dakota, late Tulsa vs. Kansas St. at Wichita, Kan., late UC Irvine at Rio Grande, late SE Missouri at S. Illinois, late Green Bay at Missouri, late SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 72, Texas State 68 Arkansas 95, Minnesota 79 Arkansas St. 90, Henderson State 76 Baylor 105, Randall 82 Cent. Arkansas 69, UALR 54 Florida Gulf Coast 85, Texas-Arlington 78 Lamar 112, Howard Payne 56 North Texas 85, McNeese St. 47 Stephen F. Austin 81, Rice 62 TCU 84, Nevada 80 Texas A&M 73, Prairie View 53 Wichita St. 78, Oklahoma St. 66 Houston Baptist at UTSA, late Washington St. at UTEP, late FAR WEST Boise St. 77, Sacramento St. 54 California 63, San Diego St. 62 Denver 84, SC-Upstate 69 Saint Marys (Cal) 97, Seattle 73 UC Davis 86, William Jessup 52 UC Santa Barbara 91, Montana St. 69 Utah 77, Utah St. 67 Wyoming 86, Paci“ c 72 Utah Valley at Cal St.-Fullerton, late Grambling St. at Grand Canyon, late Northwest Nazarene at Idaho St., late New Mexico St. at New Mexico, late Portland St. at Santa Clara, late Weber St. vs. BYU at Salt Lake City, Utah, late Long Beach St. at Pepperdine, late San Jose St. at Portland, late Loyola Marymount at CS Northridge, late Fresno St. at Cal Poly, late Idaho at CS Bakers“ eld, late N. Arizona at San Diego, late Ark.-Pine Bluff at Oregon St., late Alabama at Arizona, lateWOMENS BASKETBALL THE AP TOP 25 RESULTS/SCHEDULEFridays GamesNo. 1 UConn 103, DePaul 69 Oklahoma State 87, No. 7 UCLA 72 No. 15 Maryland 80, George Washington 54 No. 17 Missouri 70, Saint Louis 58 Florida Gulf Coast 70, No. 20 Kentucky 64Saturda ys GamesNo. 3 Notre Dame 66, Pennsylvania 54 No. 4 Louisville 80, Middle Tennessee 26 No. 9 Oregon 98, Southern Utah 38 Oklahoma 79, No. 16 South Florida 74 No. 21 Texas A&M 72, Central Arkansas 61 PRO BASKETBALL NBAEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division W L PCT. GB Boston 22 5 .815 „ Toronto 16 7 .696 4 Philadelphia 13 11 .542 7 New York 12 12 .500 8 Brooklyn 10 15 .400 11 Southeast Division W L PCT. GB Washington 14 12 .538 „ Miami 12 13 .480 1 Orlando 11 17 .393 4 Charlotte 9 16 .360 4 Atlanta 6 19 .240 7 Central Division W L PCT. GB Cleveland 18 8 .692 „ Milwaukee 14 10 .583 3 Indiana 15 11 .577 3 Detroit 14 11 .560 3 Chicago 4 20 .167 13 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L PCT. GB Houston 19 4 .826 „ San Antonio 18 8 .692 2 New Orleans 13 13 .500 7 Memphis 8 17 .320 12 Dallas 7 19 .269 13 Northwest Division W L PCT. GB Minnesota 15 11 .577 „ Denver 14 11 .560  Portland 13 11 .542 1 Utah 13 13 .500 2 Oklahoma City 11 13 .458 3 Paci“ c Division W L PCT. GB Golden State 21 6 .778 „ L.A. Lakers 10 15 .400 10 L.A. Clippers 9 15 .375 10 Phoenix 9 18 .333 12 Sacramento 8 17 .320 12Fridays Games Chicago 119, Charlotte 111, OT Denver 103, Orlando 89 Golden State 102, Detroit 98 Indiana 106, Cleveland 102 Milwaukee 109, Dallas 102 Sacramento 116, New Orleans 109, OT Toronto 116, Memphis 107 San Antonio 105, Boston 102Saturdays GamesL.A. Clippers 113, Washington 112 Miami 101, Brooklyn 89 at Mexico City L.A. Lakers 110, Charlotte 99 Atlanta 117, Orlando 110 Chicago 104, New York 102 Cleveland 105, Philadelphia 98 Utah at Milwaukee, late Oklahoma City at Memphis, late San Antonio at Phoenix, late Houston at Portland, late Todays GamesToronto at Sacramento, 2:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 3 p.m. Denver at Indiana, 4 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Atlanta at New York, 6:30 p.m. PRO HOCKEY NHLEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 29 21 6 2 44 110 74 Toronto 30 19 10 1 39 105 88 Boston 27 14 9 4 32 78 75 Montreal 31 13 14 4 30 85 99 Detroit 29 11 13 5 27 80 97 Florida 29 11 14 4 26 88 104 Ottawa 27 9 11 7 25 77 93 Buffalo 29 7 17 5 19 62 99 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Columbus 30 19 10 1 39 86 73 Washington 30 18 11 1 37 94 88 New Jersey 29 16 9 4 36 89 91 N.Y. Islanders 29 16 10 3 35 105 99 Pittsburgh 31 16 12 3 35 93 102 N.Y. Rangers 29 16 11 2 34 98 87 Philadelphia 29 11 11 7 29 83 86 Carolina 27 11 10 6 28 76 85 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 30 20 8 2 42 101 76 Nashville 29 18 7 4 40 95 84 Winnipeg 30 17 8 5 39 102 86 Dallas 29 16 12 1 33 86 84 Minnesota 28 14 11 3 31 83 84 Chicago 29 13 11 5 31 87 81 Colorado 28 13 13 2 28 90 94 Paci“ c Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 30 19 8 3 41 94 66 Vegas 28 18 9 1 37 98 88 San Jose 27 15 10 2 32 71 65 Calgary 29 15 12 2 32 84 92 Vancouver 29 14 11 4 32 79 81 Anaheim 30 12 11 7 31 80 89 Edmonton 29 12 15 2 26 86 98 Arizona 32 7 20 5 19 74 111 2 points for a win, 1 point for OT loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.Fridays GamesWashington 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Columbus 5, New Jersey 3 Vegas 4, Nashville 3, SO Chicago 3, Buffalo 2, OT Minnesota 3, Anaheim 2, OTSaturdays GamesSt. Louis 6, Detroit 1 Edmonton 6, Montreal 2 Colorado 7, Florida 3 Tampa Bay 4, Winnipeg 3, OT Columbus 1, Arizona 0 Boston 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Toronto 4, Pittsburgh 3 N.Y. Rangers 5, New Jersey 2 Vegas 5, Dallas 3 Ottawa at San Jose, late Vancouver at Calgary, late Carolina at Los Angeles, lateTodays GamesArizona at Chicago, 6 p.m. Buffalo at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Toronto, 6 p.m. Minnesota at San Jose, 8 p.m. GOLF PGA TOURQBE SHOOTOUTSaturdays leaders at Ritz-Carlton Resort (Tiburon Golf Club), Naples, Fla.; Purse: $3.3 million; Yardage: 7,382; Par: 72 (36-66)Second RoundShane Lowry/Graeme McDowell 62-64„126 Steve Stricker/Sean OHair 57-69„126 Brendan Steele/Keegan Bradley 58-70„128 Lexi Thompson/Tony Finau 63-66„129 Pat Perez/Brian Harman 62-68„130 Billy Horschel/Jason Dufner 61-69„130 Kevin Kisner/Kevin Chappell 61-70„131 Gary Woodland/Daniel Berger 61-70„131 Bubba Watson/Brandt Snedeker 59-72„131 Kyle Stanley/Russell Henley 63-69„132 Matt Kuchar/Harris English 63-72„135 Zach Johnson/Charley Hoffman 65-70„135 TRANSACTIONS BASEBALLNational LeagueARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS „ Claimed LHP Henry Owens off waivers from Boston.BASKETBALLNational Basketball AssociationCHICAGO BULLS „ Recalled Gs Kay Felder and Zach LaVine from Windy City (NBAGL).FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueCINCINNATI BENGALS „ Placed CB Adam PacmanŽ Jones on injured reserve. Signed CB Tony McRae from the practice squad.HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueARIZONA COYOTES „ Assigned G Marek Langhamer to Kometa Brno (Extraliga-Czech Republic).American Hockey LeagueROCHESTER AMERICANS „ Assigned D Arvin Atwal to Cincinnati (ECHL). TORONTO MARLIES „ Recalled G Cal Heeter from Orlando (ECHL). SAN DIEGO GULLS „ Recalled D James Melindy from Utah (ECHL).COLLEGESMISSOURI „ Etended the contract of football coach Barry Odom through the 2022-23 season. TEXAS „ Named Chris Del Conte athletic director. SCOREBOARD Mens basketball Gulf Coast vs. Hillsborough College, in Ocala, 3 p.m.AREA EVENTS ON THE AIRToday COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 a.m. ESPNU „ Tulane vs. Florida St., at Tampa, Fla. 12 p.m. FS1 „ La Salle at Villanova 1 p.m. ESPN „ Arizona St. at Kansas 4 p.m. BTN „ Southern at Iowa 6 p.m. BTN „ IUPUI at Purdue COLLEGE SOCCER 12 p.m. ESPN2 „ NCAA College Cup, “ nal, Akron-Stanford winner vs. North Carolina-Indiana winner, at Philadelphia FIGURE SKATING 3 p.m. NBC „ ISU Grand Prix Final, at Nagoya, Japan (taped) GOLF 12 p.m. GOLF „ QBE Shark Shootout, “ nal round, at Naples, Fla. 1 p.m. NBC „ QBE Shark Shootout, “ nal round, at Naples, Fla. NFL 12 p.m. CBS „ Regional coverage FOX „ Regional coverage 3 p.m. CBS „ Regional coverage 3:25 p.m. FOX „ Regional coverage 7:20 p.m. NBC „ Baltimore at Pittsburgh SOCCER 6a.m. NBCSN „ Premier League, Southampton vs. Arsenal 6:20 a.m. FS1 „ Bundesliga, Koln vs. Freiburg 8:30 a.m. FS1 „ Bundesliga, Hannover vs. Hoffenheim 8:15 a.m. NBCSN „ Premier League, Liverpool vs. Everton 10:30 a.m. NBCSN „ Premier League, Manchester United vs. Manchester City 10:50 a.m. FS2 „ Bundesliga, Augsburg vs. Hertha Berlin WINTER SPORTS 12 p.m. NBC „ Snowboarding, U.S. Grand Prix, Freestyle skiing, at Copper Mountain, Colo. (taped) 6 p.m. NBCSN „ Speed Skating, ISU World Cup (long track), at Salt Lake City (same-day tape) 7 p.m. NBCSN „ Snowboarding, U.S. Grand Prix, Big Air, at Copper Mountain, Colo. (same-day tape) WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 12 p.m. SEC „ Marshall at Florida 1 p.m. BTN „ Ohio at Purdue 2 p.m. ESPN2 „ Texas at Tennessee By Ian HarrisonThe Associated PressTORONTO „ Jozy Altidore opened the scor-ing in the 67th minute and Toronto FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Saturday in the MLS Cup to become the first Cana-dian champion in league history.Toronto avenged a penalty-shootout loss to Seattle last year in the title game.In the 67th, Sebastian Giovincos pass from just inside the Seattle half helped Altidore split a pair of defenders. Alti-dore took a few steps to his left and fired the ball over goalkeeper Stefan Frei, setting off a wild celebration among the 30,584 fans that left BMO Field shaking.Victor Vasquez made it 2-0 in injury time when from close range after substitute Armando Coopers shot rebounded off the post.Altidore scored in Torontos 1-0 victory over Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference final. He had 15 goals in the regular season, second on the team to Giovincos 16. Altidore, who injured his right ankle minutes after scor-ing against the Crew, was replaced by Nick Hag-glund in the 86th minute.Toronto won the title in its 11th season, TFC did not reach the playoffs until 2015, the first season it avoided losing more often than it won.Seattle was seeking to become the fourth backto-back champion in league history, joining D.C. United (1996 and 1996), Houston (2006 and 2007) and the Los Angeles Galaxy (2011 and 2012). Toronto outshot Seat-tle 22-7 and had 11 shots on target compared to two for the Sounders.After going without a shot on goal in last years MLS Cup, Seattle struggled to find the target in the opening 30 minutes Saturday, finally ending its dubious streak when defender Joevin Jones fired a tame effort into the arms of goalkeeper Alex Bono.Toronto looked certain to open the scoring in the 11th minute when a long, accurate pass from Vasquez found Giovinco alone in the penalty box, but the 2015 MLS MVPs chip shot over a sliding Frei rolled wide.Toronto beats Seattle for rst MLS Cup titleToronto FC players celebrate a goal by mid“ elder Victor Vazquez (obscured) in stoppage time against the Seattle Sounders during second-half MLS Cup “ nal soccer action Saturday in Toronto. [MARK BLINCH/THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 C5 SPORTS TICKER By Howard FendrichThe Associated PressNFL rookies are contributing as much as, or more than, ever nowadays. Just look at the statistics: With players such as running backs Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints and Kareem Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs, quar-terback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans (until he tore up his knee, anyway) and cornerbacks Marshon Lattimore of the Saints and Adoree Jackson of the Tennessee Titans making immediate impacts „ to name a handful of examples „ this seasons class ranks among the strongest since 2000.Based on data from Sportradar through Week 10 of each year in that span „ before additional rookies get extra snaps as a result of injuries to veterans or because elimi-nated clubs want to figure out what they might have for the future „ the 2017 crew shows up as No. 1 in rushing yards, No. 2 in TDs, No. 3 in receiving yards and No. 4 in tackles. Rookies are being asked to do more right away than they used to be,Ž Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan said. Teams are wanting to get more out of you sooner.ŽThats true, and its part of a larger shift: More than 55 percent of all snaps are now taken by players 26 or younger, at least in part due to seeking rela-tively cheap labor.But the rookie trends are not simply a reflec-tion of more playing time, because the total number of games started by rook-ies through Week 10 was the lowest since 2010. Its that theyre making the most of their chances.Still, teams need to be wary of just how much they rely on the very youngest members of their locker rooms: An Associated Press examination of the past 10 seasons shows that the worst clubs inordinately rely on newcomers. The five teams with the most games started by rookies since the start of the 2008 season all ranked among the eight with the fewest victories: the Browns, Jaguars, Buccaneers, Raiders and Bills.Cleveland, with the fewest victories in that stretch, used by far the most rookies (114; no other team had more than 92 appear in a game) and let them make by far the most starts (247; no one else had more than 214). This season, the teams with the fewest number of rookies who made an appearance in a game through Week 10 were the Patriots and Steelers, with only four apiece. They happen to be tied atop the AFC with matching 10-2 records. At the other end of the standings, the 49ers (2-10) were leading the league with 18 rook-ies, followed by the Colts (3-9) with 13. The Browns (0-12) are part of the group that used a dozen rookies each. So is New Orleans, posting a league-high 31 rookie starts through Week 10, which goes to show that, as former Dallas Cowboys front-office executive Gil Brandt put it: I dont know that there is a hard-and-fast rule that says, If you start four or five rookies, youre not going to have a chance.ŽKamara, Lattimore, safety Marcus Williams and right tackle Ryan Ramczyk all are integral elements for the NFC South-leading Saints.Guys seem to come in even more prepared now,Ž quarterback Drew Brees said, than they ever have.ŽWhile that is not necessarily the case among offensive linemen, where the techniques required in the pros are quite different from the spread-dominated college game, rookies are excelling at skill positions.Kamara leads all nonkickers in scoring. He and Christian McCaffrey of the Panthers rank in the top 15 in catches. Hunt and Leonard Fournette of the Jaguars are among the leagues top seven rushers. Hunt, Kamara and Fournette are among the top 15 in total yards from scrimmage. Evan Engram of the Giants is tied for seventh among tight ends with 51 catches.Among players with at least 15 punt returns, Jack-son and Jamal Agnew of the Lions, another rookie cornerback, are ranked in the top seven in aver-age yardage. A quartet of rookies, including Lattimore and TreDavious White of the Bills, are tied for 11th in interceptions. Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson is tied for 21st with 7  sacks.So the question becomes: Why?Kids are coming into the league better than the previous generation was. And theyre coming into college more prepared. Watching a high school kid pass-rush now, versus when I pass-rushed, its like, Wow, that kid already knows how to do this? I had no idea how to do that when I was that age,Ž said Kerrigan, 29, a 2011 first-round pick. The game is just evolving and guys ... can give a team more at an earlier age.Ž Brandt, now an NFL draft consultant, pointed to schools improved nutritional and year-round weight programs.The player that were getting coming out of col-lege now is a much better player than we got 10 or 15 years ago,Ž Brandt said. Titans coach Mike Mularkey also pointed to the preparation received in the pros. These guys being here in the offseason, with as much work as they get to have, they were thrown right into a role pretty quickly,Ž Mularkey said. Youre talking about getting a lot of reps early, a lot of experience early. I think that has a lot to do with it.ŽNFL rookie impact continuesNew Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during the “ rst half Oct. 22 in Green Bay, Wis. [ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO] AP nds best clubs limit use of newcomersIn this Nov. 12 “ le photo, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) rushes past Buffalo Bills Shareece Wright (20) during the “ rst half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Rookies are contributing as much, or more, than ever in the NFL nowadays. [AP PHOTO/JEFFREY T. BARNES, FILE] Rookies are being asked to do more right away than they used to be. Teams are wanting to get more out of you sooner.ŽWashington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan IN BRIEFJOHANNESBURGSharma takes 5-shot lead in Joburg OpenIndias Shubhankar Sharma shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday to open a five-stroke lead in the Joburg Open.Making his 10th career European Tour start, Sharma was at 20-under 195 at Randpark. He had a 61 on Friday on the Bush-willow Course and added a bogey-free round Sat-urday on the Firethorn Course „ also the site of the final round.Im really happy,Ž Sharma said. I wanted to play even though I shot a 10 under yesterday and it is always difficult to follow up on a low round. Im really proud of the way I played today.Ž Swedens Christofer Blomstrand was second after a 62. Englands James Morrison (67) and South Africas Erik van Rooyen (70) were another stroke back at 14 under.VAL D'ISERE, FRANCEPinturault beats Luitz for 20th career WCup win French skier Alexis Pinturault delighted his home crowd by winning a mens World Cup giant slalom on Saturday, his 10th career victory in the discipline and 20th overall.Ranked third after an opening run in difficult weather con-ditions, the Frenchman excelled when the skies had cleared three hours later, posting the fast-est time in a flawless second run to beat Stefan Luitz by 0.28. The German, who is yet to win a race, earned his second podium within a week.First-run leader Marcel Hirscher made a mistake early in his second run and was further slowed by a flag „ detached from one of the gates „ wrapped around his right arm for several seconds. The six-time overall champion from Austria dropped to third, 0.54 behind.TORONTOGulati: North American WC would reap big pro“ tsOutgoing U.S. Soccer Federa tion President Sunil Gulati says a 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, Mexico and the U.S. would financially be by far the most successfulŽ in tournament history.Speaking alongside his fellow federation presidents and bid committee executive director John Kristick in advance of the MLS Cup in Toronto, Gulati said Saturday the continents existing stadium infrastructure and sponsorship potential could break revenue records.We believe that between the size of the stadiums, which obviously impacts attendance, the level of hospitality available at stadiums, which affects revenue, and the commercial opportuni-ties that are available to FIFA, this will be by far the most successful financial World Cup,Ž Gulati said. The Associated PressBy Ronald Blum and Steven WineThe Associated PressMIAMI „ After helping the New York Yankees to five World Series titles, Derek Jeter might help them win another.The Yankees and Jeters Miami Marlins have agreed to a trade that would send NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton to New York, pending a physical, a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadnt announced the agreement.Second baseman Starlin Castro would go to Miami as part of the trade, a second person familiar with the negotiations said. A third person said the Marlins would also receive pros-pects Jorge Guzman, a right-hander, and Jose Devers, an infielder who is a cousin of Boston prospect Rafael Devers.The third person said the deal calls for the Marlins to send $30 million to the Yankees if Stanton doesnt exercise his right to opt out of his contract and become a free agent after the 2020 season.Stanton has a no-trade clause in his record $325 million, 13-year contract and has indicated he will approve the trade, one of the people said. St. Louis and San Francisco said Friday that Stanton had vetoed deals to them.As for the physical, injuries curtailed Stantons season in four of the past six years, but he played a career-high 159 games in 2017 and led the majors with 59 homers and 132 RBIs.If the Yankees complete the trade with Jeter, their former cap-tain and the new Marlins CEO, the Bronx Bombers would pair Stanton with Aaron Judge, who led the AL with 52 in his rookie season. That would give them a one-two punch to rival Ruth-Gehrig or Mantle-Maris, making for must-see batting practice.Judge sent a tweet to Stanton showing a clip from the movie Step BrothersŽ with Will Fer-rell saying, Did we just become best friends?ŽObtaining the 28-year-old Stanton would be reminiscent of the Yankees acquisition of AL MVP Alex Rodriguez from Texas after the 2003 season for second baseman Alfonso Soriano. Rodriguez signed a $275 million, 10-year contract after the 2007 season that ran through age 42; Stantons deal runs through age 38.An eight-year veteran with 267 home runs, Stanton has never played on a winning team and might now go to a club that hasnt had a losing record since 1992. The Yankees reached Game 7 of the AL Championship Series this season in the first full year of a youth movement.AP sources: Yankees set to reel in MVP Stanton from Marlins 

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** C6 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald The Associated PressThe way things have been going for the struggling Clippers, it figures a wild finish involving an arcane clock rule would be the way theyd finally win again.Lou Williams hit a go-ahead pull-up 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, lifting Los Angeles to a 113-112 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday to end a four-game skid. With Bradley Beal guard-ing him, Williams unleashed the winner from the top of the key, capping a wild final 12 seconds in which both teams traded leads on clutch plays. HEAT 101, NETS 89: Goran Dragic and Tyler Johnson each scored 20 points and Miami beat Brooklyn in the Heats “ rst game in Mexico in franchise history. Playing in front of 19,777 fans at raucous Arena Ciudad de Mexico, Dragic was 9 of 19 from the “ eld and had seven rebounds for Miami. The Heat snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 12-13. James Johnson added 17 points, Justice Winslow had 15 and Kelly Olynyk 11 for Miami. The Heat rallied from two seven-point de“ cits. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the Nets with 18 points. Coming off a 100-95 victory over Oklahoma City on Thursday night in the Mexico City opener, the Nets dropped to 10-15. LAKERS 110, HORNETS 99: Jordan Clarkson scored 14 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and Los Angeles BEAT fatigued and short-handed Charlotte. Brandon Ingram added 18 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 15 and Lonzo Ball had “ ve points and nine assists for the Lakers. BULLS 104, KNICKS 102: Kris Dunn made two free throws with 2.9 seconds left to lift Chicago past New York.. Dunn was fouled by Courtney Lee while driving to the basket. Following a timeout, the Knicks „ who scored 10 straight points to tie it at 102 „ had a chance to tie or take the lead, but Kristaps Porzingis missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer. HAWKS 117, MAGIC 110: Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points on 9-for-9 shooting and Atlanta overcame Nikola Vucevics tripledouble to beat Orlando. Vucevic had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and Jonathan Simmons added a career-high 29 points for the Magic. CAVALIERS 105, 76ERS 98: LeBron James had his 58th career triple-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers. James had 30 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists to help the Cavaliers bounce back from a loss in Indiana on Friday night that ended their 13-game winning streak. BUCKS 117, JAZZ 100: Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists and Milwaukee beat Utah for its third consecutive victory. Antetokounmpo scored 24 points in the second half. Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe each added 20 points. Rudy Gobert and Alec Burks each had 20 points for Utah.Clippers beat Wizards in wild nish The Associated PressThe St. Louis Blues quickly made the most of their limited opportunities.Jaden Schwartz knocked home his own rebound and the Blues scored four times on only five shots on the way to beating the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 Saturday.Vladimir Sobotka, Scottie Upshall, Jay Bou-wmeester, Brayden Schenn and Dmitrij Jaskin also had goals for the Blues in their third straight victory.That really didnt seem like a 6-1 game,Ž Bouw-meester said. We had the lead for most of it, but we werent playing great.Ž Frans Nielsen scored for Detroit, which has won just once in its last eight games.Outshot 29-22, including an 11-4 margin during the first period, the Blues took advantage of some spectacular puck stopping from Jake Allen and some questionable goals against Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard to fashion a 4-0 lead through the first two periods.We spent a lot of time in our zone, but we were able to keep them to the outside and Jake was great,Ž Bouwmeester said. He let us take advantage of the opportunities we did have.ŽHoward continued his struggles of the past few weeks, allowing four or more goals for the fifth time in eight starts and sixth time in nine appearances.What it came down to is I need to come with saves for the guys,Ž Howard said. At the end of the day, the guys did their job and I have to do mine for them.ŽShortly after killing off a high-sticking penalty, the Blues opened the scoring at 11:50 of the first period. Schwartz took a pass from Alex Steen and drove a low shot that Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stopped with his left pad. Schwartz put the rebound past Howard.The Blues made it 2-0 at 4:07 of the second period when Sobotkas long wrist shot from just inside the Detroit blue line beat Howard high on the glove side. It was the Blues first shot on goal since Schwartz opened the scoring.St. Louis made it three goals on three consecutive shots when Upshall got loose on a breakaway after a turnover by defen-seman Niklas Kronwall and slipped the puck between Howards pads to make it 3-0 at 6:17 of the second period.Jay Bouwmeesters shot deflected off the stick of defenseman Mike Green and over Howards glove at 16:26 of the second period for the Blues fourth goal on five shots.Petr Mrazek replaced Howard in the Detroit goal to start the third period.Nielsen spoiled Allens bid for a shutout 7:18 in the third period.At the nine-minute mark, Jaskin beat Mrazek with a forehand deke move to make it 5-1. Schenn tucked a rebound past Mrazek with 42.2 seconds to play to complete the scoring.Despite the deficit, the Red Wings felt that they were playing solidly through the first two peri-ods and deserved a better fate.We definitely didnt like the score, but I think we did some really good things out there,Ž Nielsen said. Im a big believer that over 82 games in this league, you get what you deserve. Weve got to keep believing in it and keep working out there.ŽRANGERS 5, DEVILS 2: Mats Zuccarello scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26 shots and the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils. Jimmy Vesey, Jesper Fast and Kevin Hayes also scored to help New York win for the 10th time in their last 11 at home. Rick Nash added two assists. Damon Severson and Miles Wood scored for New Jersey, which lost its second straight to a Metropolitan Division opponent. Keith Kinkaid “ nished with 34 saves. With the Rangers leading 2-0 halfway through the second period, Severson pulled the Devils within one with a slap shot that beat Lundqvist with 6:15 to go. MAPLE LEAFS 4, PENGUINS 3: Tyler Bozak scored two goals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs got off to a fast start in a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Conner Brown and James van Riemsdyk scored in the “ rst 1:42 of the game, and Bozak also scored in the “ rst period. Mitch Marner had three assists for the Maple Leafs, whove won “ ve of their last seven. Frederik Andersen stopped 33 shots for his 50th win with the Maple Leafs. Andersen has won 11 of his last 15 starts. Evgeni Malkin scored his ninth goal on the power play and Riley Sheahan tallied his third for Pittsburgh. Sidney Crosby scored his 13th with 2:48 to play, but the Penguins couldnt manage the equalizer. Crosby has at least one point in 10 of the last 12 games. Pittsburgh had won “ ve of six before Saturday. BLUE JACKETS 1, COYOTES 0: Josh Anderson scored 30 seconds into the game and Sergei Bobrovsky did the rest, recording his 23rd career shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Arizona Coyotes. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner had 35 saves and got his fourth shutout this season as Columbus won its second game in as many days and its 10th out of 13. Antti Raanta started in goal for the Coyotes after missing seven games with an injury and was sharp in stopping 33 shots. But Bobrovsky was better, and the Blue Jackets (19-10-1) created more quality looks overall.Blues score 4 times in 5-shot span, beat Red WingsThe Associated PressWichita States Landry Shamet did it all, and his Shockers needed every bit of it to hold off a spirited upset bid from Oklahoma State.The sophomore guard scored a career-high 30 points, and the sixth-ranked Shockers defeated the Cowboys 78-66 on Saturday.Shamet only had 11 field goal attempts, but he made 14 of 16 free throws, including 10 of 12 in the second half.I thought on the offensive end, he was tremendous, rush-ing the basket, knocking down free throws and shooting the 3-ball,Ž Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall said. Hes just a complete player.ŽShamet took several hard hits in the game for his trou-bles. At one point, he collided with Oklahoma States Bran-don Averette, and Averette crashed down onto his back. After Shamet told reporters he took a beating, Marshall told him hed have Sunday off.I lead by example,Ž Shamet said. I know what I do every day „ I work hard, and these guys respect me and I respect them and its mutual. Its ever-growing. I feel like I get more and more comfortable vocally, and I feel like with my play, Im just trying to get more aggres-sive and lead by example.Ž BOSTON COLLEGE 89, NO. 1 DUKE 84: Ky Bowman “ nished with 30 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help Boston College beat top-ranked Duke and send the Blue Devils to their “ rst loss of the season. Jordan Chatman scored 22 for BC (7-3, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), hitting four straight free throws in the “ nal 16 seconds. The Eagles have won three straight games against the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25. Gary Trent Jr. scored 25 for Duke (11-1, 0-1 ACC). Duke erased a 10-point de“ cit in the second half and led 79-75 with 3:30 to play. But Boston College scored 12 of the next 14 points, getting a pair of 3-pointers from Robinson. NO. 3 MICHIGAN STATE 88, SOUTHERN UTAH 64: Miles Bridges, Nick Ward and Jaren Jackson each scored 17 points to help No. 3 Michigan State beat Southern Utah. The Spartans (9-1) have won eight straight by double digits since losing to top-ranked Duke, which lost earlier in the day to Boston College. NO. 5 FLORIDA 66, NO. 17 CINCINNATI 60: Chris Chiozza scored the “ nal six points of the game and No. 5 Florida snapped a threegame losing streak with a victory over No. 17 Cincinnati in the second game of the Never Forget Tribute Classic at the Prudential Center. Chiozza put the Gators (6-3) ahead 62-60 with a drive across the lane with 1:12 to play. The senior guard added two free throws with 20.1 seconds to go and he closed out the scoring with a fastbreak layup after a turnover by Cincinnati (7-2), which lost its second straight game. Egor Koulechov had 21 points to lead Florida. Jalen Hudson added 17 and Chiozza “ nished with 15 and six assists. NO. 7 TEXAS A&M 73, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 53: Junior guard Admon Gilder scored 14 points and No. 7 Texas A&M overcame a sluggish start to defeat Prairie View A&M. The Aggies (8-1) led 44-40 5 minutes into the second half before scoring the next 18 points over a 7-minute span to put away the game against the outmanned Panthers (2-7). A&M forward Robert Williams far outpaced everyone else on the court with 16 rebounds, which tied a career-high in his two seasons at A&M. NO. 8 KENTUCKY 93, MONMOUTH 76: Hamidou Diallo scored a season-high 23 points and No. 8 Kentucky beat Monmouth at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky (8-1) won its sixth in a row. PJ Washington added 20 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in 15 and Nick Richards had 10. Monmouth (3-7) has lost three straight. Deion Hammond led the Hawks with 19 and Micah Seaborn had 18. Diallo, in his “ rst season, helped the Wildcats take a 54-31 halftime lead. Kentucky extended its lead to 29 points in the second half. NO. 9 NOTRE DAME 92, DELAWARE 68: Notre Dame coach Mike Brey enjoyed a happy homecoming at Delaware. Bonzie Colson had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 9 Notre Dame to a win over the Blue Hens. Matt Farrell scored 24 points and TJ Gibbs had 21 to help the Fighting Irish (8-2) rebound from an 80-77 loss Tuesday to Ball State. NO. 13 XAVIER 96, COLORADO 69: Trevon Bluiett scored 25 points, J.P. Macura emerged from his slump by making his “ rst six shots, and No. 13 Xavier completed a streak of nonconference payback wins by drubbing Colorado. The Musketeers (9-1) already had victories over Baylor and crosstown rival Cincinnati, which beat them last season, and they set a goal of completing the trilogy. ARKANSAS 95, NO. 14 MINNESOTA 79: Jaylen Barford scored 22 points and freshman Daniel Gafford added 16 on 8-of-8 shooting to help Arkansas continue its hot start at home with a win over No. 14 Minnesota. The victory is the “ rst for the Razorbacks (7-2) over a top 15 team since defeating No. 5 Texas A&M during the 2015-16 season, and it extends their home winning streak to eight games. NO. 19 SETON HALL 90, VCU 67: With three talented seniors, four scorers and a solid defense, No. 19 Seton Hall is starting to look scary good. Angel Delgado had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the Pirates continued their impressive start to the season with a victory over Virginia Commonwealth in the Never Forget Tribute Classic at the Prudential Center. NO. 24 TENNESSEE 81, LIPSCOMB 71: Grant Williams overcame early foul trouble to score 19 points, and Tennessee beat Lipscomb in the Volunteers “ rst game as a ranked team since December 2010. Tennessee entered the AP Top 25 this week for the “ rst time in seven years and celebrated by winning its fourth straight. The Vols (7-1) have worked their way into the rankings with a fast start that includes a road win at Georgia Tech and neutral-site victories over Purdue and North Carolina State. Shamet scores 30; No. 6 Wichita St. tops Oklahoma St.St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (17) reacts to being injured against the Detroit Red Wings in the “ rst period Saturday in Detroit. [PAUL SANCYA/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] Landry Shamet, right, gets high “ ves as he leaves the game late in the second half against Oklahoma State on Saturday in Stillwater, Okla. [SUE OGROCKI/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 C7 NASCARTHISWEEKKEYDATES SPEEDFREAKSAfewquestionswe hadtoaskourselvesQUESTIONS &ATTITUDECompellingquestions...and maybeafewactualanswersTruexghts throughadversity forCupcrown2018CUPSERIESSCHEDULE 12345678910 10WHOMAYBECOMENEXTFIRST-TIMECHAMPIONCHASE ELLIOTT But“rst,win someraces DENNY HAMLIN Onebigvoid leftinhis career KYLE LARSON Tookbig stepin2017 CLINT BOWYER Needsquick rebound from2017 struggles ERIK JONES Adapted quickly,will winraces in18 WILLIAM BYRON Billythe KidŽwont beshyAUSTIN DILLONMaketheplayoffs again,anything canhappenRYAN BLANEY Shouldhit theground runningin February JOEY LOGANO Willquickly shakeoff encumbered season RICKY STENHOUSE SeeDillon TheDaytonaBeachNews-JournalsGodwin Kelly&KenWillishavecoveredNASCARfor nearly60yearscombined.godwin.kelly@ news-jrnl.comken.willis@news-jrnl.comMOTORMOUTHS PODCASTDaytonaMotorMouthsTheseasonendedtwoweeks ago,thebanquethascomeand gone,andthecarsaretucked awayinthegarage.Whatwill theboystalkabout?Tuneinand “ndout.Tuneinonlineat w ww.news-journalonline.com/daytonamotormouths WithJuniortakinghis popularitystrangleholdinto retirement,whoinheritsthat rolegoingforward?GODSPEAK:IfMartinTruex Jr.candefendhistitle,and getsmorerecognition,maybe. ChaseElliottistheearlyleader.KEN'SCALL:KyleBusch.Kidding,ofcourse.Isthereany doubtit'llbeChaseElliott?But Iwouldn'tbesurprisedifhe's challengedbyRyanBlaneyin thecomingyears.ReganSmithtoFox'sTVteam. Toosoontogiveuponracing? GODSPEAK:Foxisfollowing NBC'slead(ParkerKligerman) byhiringayoungishguystill active,sortof,asaNASCAR driver.KEN'SCALL:He'sjust34,sothis mightnotbeacareermove.He nevergotareallygoodshot, andthat'stoobad.Inshort,it's goodtohaveoptions.Whichdriverismostgladthat the2017seasonisgone? GODSPEAK:I'dcastmyvote forClintBowyer.Hewasfullof expectation,but“zzledoutand missedtheplayoffs.KEN'SCALL:JoeyLoganoisan easyanswer,butfranklyIthink Juniorisgladithascomeand gone,becausehegotoutwithoutfurtherhealthissues.ByGodwinKelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.comMartinTruexJr.andcompanybattledadversityrighttothewiretowintheMonsterEnergyNASCARCupSeries championship.Truex,whodrivestheNo.78Toyota,capturedthebigprizebywinningtheseasonfinaleatHomestead-Miami Speedwayafterdominatingthe1.5-mileovalsallseason.Inadditiontotheconstantpitchedclashesweekafterweekonthe36-racetour,Truexhadtoendureseveralemo-tionalbattlesawayfromthetrack.Hislifepartner,SherryPollex, hasbeenfightingovariancancerfor severalyearsandspenttimeinthehospitalthisseason.JimWatson,whodidthebodyworkonTruexsfleetofCamrys,diedofaheartattackneartheendofOctober.Andastheteam,basedinDenver,Colorado,preppedfortheChampion-shipRoundinSouthFlorida,carownerBarneyVisserhadtohavebypasssur-gerydoneonhisticker,missingtheraceandNASCARChampionsWeekinLas Vegas.ItsnowonderweveseenTruexcryhereandthereforthepastseveralweeks.Thisisprettyunbelievable,ŽTruextoldthemediainVegas. FurnitureRowRacingwasatwo-car teamin2017.VisserisindeepwiththefolksatJoeGibbsRacing,whowantedtobringErikJonesuptothebigleagues,buthadnoseatavailable.VissercreatedtheNo.77teamjust tolendGibbsahand.Jones,whowon RookieoftheYearhonorsthreecon-secutiveyearsinthreedifferentseries(CampingWorldTrucks,Xfinity,Cup),willtakethewheeloftheNo.20JGRToyotain2018.WiththehelpofGibbs,Furniture RowtookthoselongstepsintoNAS-CARscircleofeliteteams.Beforethe2015season,Truexhad threecareerCupvictories.Sincethe startof2015,hehasscored12wins,includingeightin2017(sevenofthose on1-mileovals).WhenTruexgothisturnonstage attheawardsceremony,hereceived amuch-deservedstandingovation, includingfromsomeofhisfiercestrivalsonthetrack.Thebiggesthonoryoucangetistohavetherespectofyourpeers,espe-ciallyinasportlikethiswithsomanybigpersonalities,ŽTruexsaid,after gettingthehardware.Tohavetheirrespectistheultimatefeeling.ŽUnlikemanyotherteamsports,inracingthereisamachineinvolvedwithsuccess.WorkingoutofDenvermadeitthatmuchmoredifficultforFurniture Row.Myteamisunbelievable,ŽTruexsaid.Itswhywearehere(championstable).Itsallthoseguysfrombackintheshop.Theyloadourcaradaybeforeeverybodyelse.Theysacrificesomuchandworkacrazyamountofhours.TheyworkonanEastern(timezone)sched-uleandgettotheshopat3or4eachmorning.ŽWhenaskedwhatheplannedtodointheoffseason,TruexsaidSitinatree forawhile.ŽTruexusesfishingandhuntingtounwind,andrightnowitisdeerseason.Butbeforehecanenjoythegreat outdoors,PollexhadanothercancertreatmentscheduledonDec.4.Thefightmovesforwardonandoffthetrack.Nomatterhowgreatthisyearwas,itdoesntchangethefactthatshe hastogettreatment,ŽTruexsaid.It(awardsceremony)wasfuningeneralandsomethingwehadbeenlookingfor-wardtoforquiteawhile. Maybe,initsownway,itwillmake (this)weeknotsotough.Youknow,in 70or80dayswellbebackatDaytonaagainandeverybodywillwanttobewherewewereat(thisseason).Yougottogiveallyouhaveeverysingleday.Weplantodothat.ŽNASCARchampionMartinTruexJr.and partnerSherryPollexattheCupSeries awardsceremonyinLasVegas.[AP/ISAAC BREKKEN] Feb.11: ClashatDaytona Feb.15: Can-AmDuelatDaytona Feb.18: Daytona500 Feb.25: FoldsofHonor500atAtlanta March4: Kobalt400atLasVegas March11: CampingWorld500(k)atPhoenix March18: AutoClub400atFontana March25: STP500atMartinsville April8: OReillyAutoParts500atTexas April15: FoodCity500atBristol April21: ToyotaOwners400atRichmond April29: Geico500atTalladega May6: AAA400atDover May12: GoBowling400atKansas May19: AllStarRaceatCharlotte May27: Coca-Cola600atCharlotte June3: Pocono400 June10: FireKeepersCasino400atMichigan June24: Toyota/SaveMart350atSonoma July1: Chicago400atChicagoland July7: CokeZero400atDaytona July14: QuakerState400atKentucky July22: NewHampshire301 July29: Pennsylvania400atPocono Aug.5: 355attheGlen,atWatkinsGlen Aug.12: PureMichigan400 Aug.18: NightRaceatBristol Sept.2: Southern500atDarlington Sept.9: Brickyard400atIndianapolis Sept.16: LasVegas400 Sept.22: FederatedAutoParts400atRichmond Sept.30: BankofAmerica500(k)atCharlotteroadcourse Oct.7: Delaware400atDover Oct.14: Alabama500atTalladega Oct.21: HollywoodCasino400atKansas Oct.28: FirstData500atMartinsville Nov.4: Texas500 Nov.11: Can-Am500(k)atPhoenix Nov.18: FordEcoBoost400atHomesteadLapleadersfromthe2017 NASCARCupSeries(outof 10,581totallaps): 1. MartinTruexJr.2,253 2. KyleBusch2,023 3. KyleLarson1,352 4. KevinHarvick850 5. BradKeselowski778 6. DennyHamlin710 7. ChaseElliott560 8. MattKenseth421 9. JoeyLogano376 10. ErikJones310LAPLEADERSJeffBurtonreplacedDale Earnhardt.Juniorreplaced Burton.WhoreplacesJunior?...Goodquestion,butalsoonethat invitesexplanation.AfterDale Earnhardtdiedin2001,NASCAR notonlylostoneofitsgreatesteverchampionsandstars,but thegaragelostitsunof“cial(yet irrefutable)spokesman.Noone everappointedŽadrivertostep intothatrole,butJeffBurtonslid intoitseamlessly.Somuchso, hesoongainedanickname:The Mayor.ŽWithtime,DaleEarnhardt Jr.becametheleadingvoiceofthe garage.Andnowƒ?AsnotednearbyinourSpeedfreaks panel,itseemsobviousthatChase ElliottwillinheritJuniorsMost PopularDriverŽrole,butthat doesntmeanhebecomesTheMan insidethegarage.JimmieJohnson, evenwithhissevenchampionships andthestaturethatnaturally comeswiththat,doesntseemto havethepersonalityforsucha chore.Forthetimebeing,thebest betisKevinHarvick,butwhatever, itllhavetohappennaturally. Natureabhorsavacuum,asthey say.Whosnexttoplotanexit?Therealquestionis,willthe nextbig-nameretirementcome voluntarily(Junior,CarlEdwards, etc.)orinvoluntarily(Matt Kenseth)?HarvickandJohnson, giventheirages,arenatural candidatesoverthenexttwo orthreeyears,butthealways dreadedcircumstancesŽmight meanKurtBuschorKaseyKahne reluctantlybeatsthemtothedoor.„KenWillis,ken.willis@ news-jrnl.comJan.19:NASCARHallofFame InductionCeremony(TBA)Feb.11 :AdvanceAutoParts Clash,DaytonaInternational Speedway(FoxSports1,3p.m.)Feb.15:Can-AmDuelat Daytona,DaytonaInternational Speedway(FoxSports1,7p.m.)Feb.16:NASCARCampingWorld TruckSeriesNextEraEnergy Resources250,DaytonaInternationalSpeedway(TBA)Feb.17:NASCARX“nitySeries Powe rSharesQQQ300,Daytona InternationalSpeedway(TBA)Feb.18:60thDaytona500,DaytonaInternationalSpeedway(Fox, 2:30p.m.)Feb.25:FoldsofHonorQuikTrip 500,AtlantaMotorSpeedway (Fox,2:30p.m.) 

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S1 DISH NETWORK S2 DIRECTV DECEMBER 10 C W S1 S21 AM1:302 AM2:303 AM3:304 AM4:305 AM5:306 AM6:30 WJHG (7) 3 3 7 7 PersonScandal Its HandledŽ Paid ProgramShepherds ChapelEarly TodayEarly TodayNewsChannel 7 Today (N) CW (7.2) 99 9 8 8 ClevelandPerfect CupPaid ProgramBetter, LongerSex PillsDr. HoPain SolvedPaid ProgramThe Hard TruthNonstick CookPage Six TVCops WMBB (13) 2 2 13 13 CSI: Miami (:35) Blue Bloods (Part 2 of 2)(:35) ABC World News NowMorningMorningNews 13 This Morning (N) METV (13.2) 209 133 2 The FugitiveThe UntouchablesPeter GunnPeter GunnHighway PatrolDonna ReedFacts of LifeBrady BunchBev. HillbilliesMy Three Sons WECP (18) 4 4 4 18 CBS Overnight News (N) Paid ProgramPaid ProgramBusiness FirstMorning News MNT (18.2) 227 13 Murdoch MysteriesJewelry TelevisionJewelry TelevisionPaid ProgramPaid ProgramPaid ProgramAgDay WPGX (28) 8 8 28 28 Big BangTwo/Half MenHow I MetJudge JudyPaid ProgramPaid ProgramTwo/Half MenHow I MetPaid ProgramOutdoor ShowAsk-Tech.Paid Progr am WFSG (56) 11 11 56 56 (12:00) Best Of ... Thomas & Fr.Cat in the HatReady Jet Go!Wild Kratts A&E 34 43 118 265 (:04) Dog & Beth: Fight of Their LivesCook SmartGotham Grill!Get ThinPaid ProgramPaid ProgramPaid ProgramParking WarsParking Wars AMC 30 62 131 254 (12:25) The Walking Dead (1:52) The Walking Dead How Its Gotta BeŽ(:19) Talking DeadComic MenPaid ProgramPaid ProgramPaid ProgramCue Vapor ANPL 46 69 184 282 (:04) Monsters Inside MeMonsters Inside MeMonsters Inside MeIntrudersYukon Men Rising SonsŽ Yukon Men New BloodŽ BET 53 46 124 329 Paid ProgramPaid ProgramMercy ShipsPaid ProgramPaid ProgramPaid ProgramAbundant LifeShowdown of FaithJoseph PrinceEnjoying-Life COM 64 53 107 249 70s ShowKey & PeeleKey & PeeleKey & PeeleKey & PeeleLegendsSex ToysPiYo Workout!Cue VaporPaid ProgramScrubsScrubs DISC 36 39 182 278 (:02) Alaska: The Last FrontierVegas Rat Rods Electro RodŽ Vegas Rat Rods Mack RodŽ Vegas Rat RodsVegas Rat Rods Pickup RodŽ Vegas Rat Rods Fruit RodŽ E! 63 57 114 236 Total DivasTotal Divas The Diva DivideŽ Total Divas Bella RushŽ The KardashiansThe KardashiansThe Kardashians ESPN 9 23 140 206 SportsCenterSportsCenterSportsCenterSportsCenter W/Van PeltSportsCenterSportsCenter (N) (L) ESPN2 47 24 144 209 Cornhole Championships30 for 3030/30 ShortsSportsCenterGolic & Wingo (N) (L) FOOD 38 45 110 231 Diners, Drive-Ins and DivesGuys Grocery GamesBest HolidayPaid ProgramSensiliftYoga Retreat!Paid ProgramGotham Grill!Warm Up!Pa id Program FREE 59 65 180 311 Facelift in Min.FashionTry Yoga!Paid ProgramCredit?Makeup!Joseph PrinceRobisonEnjoying-LifeJohn HageeFraggle RockRichie-Cmas FS1 24 27 150 219 (12:00) UFC ReloadedCollege Basketball VCU at Seton Hall. UEFA DrawFirst Things First FX 45 51 136 248 Better ThingsBetter ThingsPaid ProgramFashionPaid ProgramGotham Grill!Amazing AbsWorxPaid ProgramPaid Program ‰‰ Perfect Stranger (07) HALL 23 59 185 312 Looks Like Christmas (16) Anne Heche, Dylan Neal. A Cookie Cutter Christmas (14) Erin Krakow, Alan Thicke. Window Wonderland (13) Chyler Leigh, Paul Campbell. HGTV 32 38 112 229 House HuntersHunters IntlHawaii LifeHawaii LifeBest HolidayNonstick CookYoga Retreat!Try Yoga!Try Yoga!Jennie GarthJennie Gart hJennie Garth HIST 35 42 120 269 (11:03) The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer: Enhanced EditionPaid ProgramNo SmokePerfect CupBest HolidayPaid ProgramPerfect CupMega Disaster s HypercaneŽ LIFE 56 56 108 252 (:03) A Very Merry Toy Store (17) Melissa Joan Hart. Cindys SkinDarkspotsPaid ProgramBest HolidayCue VaporRobisonEnjoying-LifeBalancing Act SPIKE 28 48 241 241 CopsCopsCopsCopsSex ToysRelieve pain Gotham SteelPaid ProgramLifeLockGotham SteelRelieve painPaid Program SUN 49 422 656 OmegaMedical Disc.Dont heat upFoot PainProstateGreen TeaThe HydroshotProstateFishing FlatsShip Shape TVPaid ProgramPaid Progra m SYFY 70 52 122 244 (12:30) ‰‰‚ XXX (02) Vin Diesel, Asia Argento. The Diabolical (15) Ali Larter, Arjun Gupta, Max Rose. Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness (12) TBS 31 15 139 247 Social Network ‰‰‚ Admission (13) Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Michael Sheen. New GirlNew GirlMarriedMarriedMarriedMarriedMarried TCM 25 70 132 256 Nine Days of One Year (61) Aleksey Batalov, Tatyana Lavrova. ‰‰ Fear (54) Ingrid Bergman, Kurt Kreuger. Influence ‰‰‰ What Price Hollywood? (32) Scarlet Street TLC 37 40 183 280 (:09) 90 Day FiancSuddenly RoyalSuddenly RoyalWhat Not to Wear MayimŽ What Not to Wear KathyŽ The Little Couple TNT 29 54 138 245 (:02) Law & Order DarwinianŽ(:02) Law & Order The CollarŽ Law & Order UndercoveredŽ Law & Order DR 1-102Ž Law & Order MissingŽ Charmed USA 62 55 105 242 Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal IntentDateline The PlayerŽ DatelineDamnation Sam Rileys BodyŽ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation WGN-A 13 239 307 Elementary HeroineŽ Elementary Step NineŽ EngagementEngagementCreflo DollarPaid ProgramTry YogaTummy TuckLes FeldickEnjoying-Life SUNDAY AFTERNOON C COMCAST W WOW! S1 DISH NETWORK S2 DIRECTV DECEMBER 10 C W S1 S21 PM1:302 PM2:303 PM3:304 PM4:305 PM5:306 PM6:30 WJHG (7) 3 3 7 7 PGA Tour Golf QBE Shark Shootout, Final Round. (N) (L) Figure Skating ISU Grand Prix Final. From Nagoya, Japan. News Channel Nightly NewsFootball Night in America (N) CW (7.2) 99 9 8 8 HollywoodFacelift! ‰‰‰ The Muppets Take Manhattan (84) James Coco. EngagementEngagementThe GoldbergsThe GoldbergsSaving Hope WMBB (13) 2 2 13 13 Luminess AirOmegaChristmas Light FightChristmas Light FightCook SmartVeggie Bullet!World NewsNews 13 5:30Amer. Funniest Home Vi deos METV (13.2) 209 133 2 ALFALFThe Love Boat Mother/daughter cons work a cruise. The Love Boat (Part 1 of 2) The Love Boat (Part 2 of 2) Mayberry RFDMayberry RFD WECP (18) 4 4 4 18 (12:00) NFL Football Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers. (N) NFL PostgameNFL PostgameTo Be AnnouncedPaid ProgramCBS News60 Minutes (N) MNT (18.2) 227 13 Paid ProgramPaid ProgramLaughsRaw Travel 50PlusPrimePositive PaulaExtra (N) The MomsHappi HouseFamily FeudFamily Feud WPGX (28) 8 8 28 28 (12:00) NFL Football Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (N) (L)(:25) NFL Football Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams. (N) (L) The OT (N) WFSG (56) 11 11 56 56 (12:00) Best Of ... A&E 34 43 118 265 Storage WarsStorage WarsStorage WarsStorage Wars ‰‰‚ Armageddon (98) Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton. A hero tries to save Earth from an asteroid. AMC 30 62 131 254 Walking Dead (:45) The Walking Dead (:44) The Walking Dead (:43) The Walking Dead (:43) The Walking Dead The Big Scary UŽ (5:54) The Walking Dead ANPL 46 69 184 282 I Was Prey I Was Prey Silent ScreamŽ Monsters Inside Me Monsters Inside Me Monsters Inside Me Monsters Inside Me BET 53 46 124 329 (11:05) ‰‰‚ Takers (10)‰‰‰‚ Django Unchained (12) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz. An ex-slave and a German bounty hunter roam Americas South. Diary of Mad COM 64 53 107 249 70s Show70s Show70s Show70s Show70s Show (:45) That 70s Show 70s Show (4:50) ‰‰‰ Muppets Most Wanted (14) Ricky Gervais. DISC 36 39 182 278 Ultimate Homes Ultimate Homes Ultimate Homes MountainŽ Alaska: The Last Frontier Alaska: The Last Frontier Alaska: The Last Frontier E! 63 57 114 236 Bride Wars ‰‰‰ The Devil Wears Prada (06) Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway. The KardashiansThe KardashiansThe Kardashians ESPN 9 23 140 206 College Basketball Arizona State at Kansas. (N) (L) World/PokerWorld/PokerSportsCenter (N) (L) SportsCenter (N) (L) ESPN2 47 24 144 209 College SoccerWomens College Basketball Texas at Tennessee. (N) (L) 30 for 30Boxing FOOD 38 45 110 231 Holiday Baking ChampionshipBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyBeat BobbyIron Chef: Behind the BattleIron Chef ShowdownGuys Grocery Games FREE 59 65 180 311 (:15) ‰‰‚ Disneys A Christmas Carol (09) Voices of Jim Carrey. (:20) ‰‰‰ The Santa Clause (94) Tim Allen. ‰‰‰ National Lampoons Christmas Vacation FS1 24 27 150 219 College BasketballUFC UnleashedUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega PrelimsUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega FX 45 51 136 248 ‰‰‰ X-Men: Days of Future Past (14) Hugh Jackman. X-Men and their earlier selves must alter a pivotal event. ‰‰‚ Jurassic World (15) Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan Khan. HALL 23 59 185 312 The Christmas Cottage (17) Merritt Patterson, Steve Lund. The Christmas Train (17) Dermot Mulroney, Danny Glover. Crown for Christmas (15) Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry-Jones. HGTV 32 38 112 229 Property BrothersProperty BrothersProperty BrothersProperty BrothersWhite House Christmas 2017Fixer Upper HIST 35 42 120 269 Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars LIFE 56 56 108 252(12:00) ‰‰‚ The Holiday (06) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet. A Gift Wrapped Christmas (15) Meredith Hagner, Travis Milne. ‰‰ Christmas With the Kranks (04) Tim Allen, Dan Aykroyd. SPIKE 28 48 241 241 (12:00) ‰‰‰ The Lincoln Lawyer (11) Matthew McConaughey. ‰‰‰ Training Day (01) Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn. ‰‰‰ Taken (08) Liam Neeson. SUN 49 422 656 P1 Superstock USAWomens College Basketball Southeastern Louisiana at TCU. GatorZoneSports Mag.Outsiders ClubXTERRA Adv.Sport FishingShip Shape TV SYFY 70 52 122 244 (11:30) ‰‰‚ XXX (02) ‰‰ G.I. Joe: Retaliation (13) Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum. ‰‰‰ Thor (11) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins. TBS 31 15 139 247 (:15) ‰‰ You Dont Mess With the Zohan (08) Adam Sandler, John Turturro.(:45) ‰‰ The Hangover Part II (11) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms. Big BangBig Bang TCM 25 70 132 256 (12:45) ‰‰‰‚ Meet Me in St. Louis (44) Judy Garland. ‰‰‰ Lassie Come Home (43) Roddy McDowall, Donald Crisp. ‰‰‰‚ Harvey (50) James Stewart, Josephine Hull. TLC 37 40 183 280 Long Lost Family Long Lost Family Long Lost Family Long Lost Family 90 Day Fianc: More to Love More to Love: Wake Up CallŽ (N) TNT 29 54 138 245 (12:30) ‰‰‰‰ Star Wars: A New Hope (77) Mark Hamill.(:15) ‰‰‰‰ Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (80) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi USA 62 55 105 242 Law & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVU WGN-A 13 239 307 Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Blue Bloods Lost SoulsŽ Blue Bloods SUNDAY EVENING C COMCAST W WOW! S1 DISH NETWORK S2 DIRECTV DECEMBER 10 C W S1 S27 PM7:308 PM8:309 PM9:3010 PM10:3011 PM11:3012 AM12:30 WJHG (7) 3 3 7 7 Football Night (:20) NFL Football Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers. (N) (L) NewsOutdoorsmanPerson of InterestPerson CW (7.2) 99 9 8 8 ‰‰‰ Married to the Mob (88) Michelle Pfeiffer. Family GuyFamily GuyClevelandCops ‰‰‰ All the Wilderness (14) Kodi Smit-McPhee. WMBB (13) 2 2 13 13 ‰‰‰‚ Frozen (13) Voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel. Encore! (N) NewsLawcallHlnd Pk Bptst (:35) Branson Country USA (N) CSI: Miami METV (13.2) 209 133 2 Columbo Murder scene at a Hollywood studio. Touched by an AngelHoneymoonersOdd CoupleCheersBob NewhartMary T. MooreTaxi WECP (18) 4 4 4 18 Wisdom of the Crowd (N) NCIS: Los Angeles (N) Madam Secretary MinefieldŽ Castle One Mans TreasureŽ BonesModern FamilyForensic Files MNT (18.2) 227 13 LeverageRizzoli & IslesHaven ReflectionsŽ The X-Files ColonyŽ The X-Files End GameŽ Major Crimes Taking the FallŽ WPGX (28) 8 8 28 28 The SimpsonsBobs Burgers (N) Family Guy (N) Open HouseBig BangBig BangBensingerAmerican Ninja WarriorDetroit MuscleEngine Power WFSG (56) 11 11 56 56 Best Of ...Best Of ... Best Of ... A&E 34 43 118 265 ‰‰ Walking Tall (04) The Rock, Johnny Knoxville. (:01) Dog & Beth: Fight of Their Lives (:03) ‰‰ Walking Tall (04) The Rock, Johnny Knoxville. AMC 30 62 131 254 (6:57) The Walking DeadThe Walking Dead How Its Gotta BeŽ (N)(:28) Talking Dead (N)(:28) The Walking Dead How Its Gotta BeŽ Comic MenWalking Dead ANPL 46 69 184 282 Monsters Inside MeMonsters Inside Me (N)(:01) Intruders (N)(:02) Monsters Inside Me (:03) Intruders (12:04) Intruders BET 53 46 124 329 (6:30) ‰‰ Diary of a Mad Black Woman (05) Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore. ComedyThe RundownShowdown of FaithPaid ProgramPaid Program COM 64 53 107 249 Muppets Most ‰‰ Happy Gilmore (96) Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald. Jeff Dunham: All Over the MapJeff Dunham ChristmasSouth ParkSouth Park70s Show DISC 36 39 182 278 Alaska: The Last FrontierAlaska: The Last Frontier (N)(:01) Cash Cab (:31) Cash Cab (:01) Alaska: The Last Frontier (:02) Alaska: The Last FrontierAlaska: The Last Frontier E! 63 57 114 236 The KardashiansThe KardashiansWAGS LA (N) The KardashiansWAGS LAThe Kardashians ESPN 9 23 140 206 SportsCenterBowl Mania Selecting winners and scores of this seasons bowl games. (N) SportsCenter (N) (L) SportsCenter W/Van PeltSportsCenter (N) (L) ESPN2 47 24 144 209 BoxingKickboxing Glory 49. (Taped) World/PokerESPN FC (N) Cornhole Championships FOOD 38 45 110 231 Guys Grocery Games (N) Guys Big Project The PilotsŽ Guys Big ProjectDiners, Drive-Ins and DivesGuys Big Project The PilotsŽ Guys Big Project FREE 59 65 180 311 Nat. Lamp (:40) ‰‰‰ Elf (03) Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart.(9:50) ‰‰ Four Christmases (08) Vince Vaughn, Robert Duvall. Year Without a Santa Claus FS1 24 27 150 219 UFC: Swanson vs. OrtegaRoad to the Octagon (N) 89 Blocks100000 CameRoad to the OctagonUFC Reloaded FX 45 51 136 248 ‰‰‰ Furious 7 (15) Vin Diesel. A dead mans brother seeks revenge on the Toretto gang. ‰‰‰ Furious 7 (15) Vin Diesel. A dead mans brother seeks revenge on the Toretto gang. HALL 23 59 185 312 Sharing Christmas (17) Ellen Hollman, Bobby Campo. Christmas in Evergreen (17) Ashley Williams, Teddy Sears. The Mistletoe Promise (16) Jaime King, Luke MacFarlane. HGTV 32 38 112 229 Hawaii Life (N) Hawaii Life (N) Beach HuntersBeach HuntersIsland Life (N) Island Life (N) House HuntersHunters IntlBeach HuntersBeach HuntersIsland LifeIsland Life HIST 35 42 120 269 The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer: Enhanced Edition A prime suspect emerges. (N)(:03) The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer: Enhanced Edition LIFE 56 56 108 252 A Christmas Reunion (15) Denise Richards, Patrick Muldoon.(:02) A Very Merry Toy Store (17) Melissa Joan Hart.(:01) A Christmas Reunion (15) Denise Richards, Jake Busey. SPIKE 28 48 241 241 (5:30) Taken ‰‰‰ Training Day (01) Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn. ‰‰‰ The Lincoln Lawyer (11) Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe. SUN 49 422 656 SportsmanFlorida SportFishing FlatsSport FishingFacing Waves Reel AnimalsSilver Kings89 BlocksSupergirl Pro 2017 SYFY 70 52 122 244 ‰‰‰‚ Gladiator (00) Russell Crowe. A fugitive general becomes a gladiator in ancient Rome. ‰‚ The Condemned (07) Steve Austin, Vinnie Jones, Robert Mammone. ‰‰‚ XXX TBS 31 15 139 247 Big BangBig BangBig BangBig BangSearch PartySearch PartySearch PartySearch Party ‰‰‰‚ The Social Network (10) Jesse Eisenberg. TCM 25 70 132 256 ‰‰‰‰ Close Encounters of the Third Kind (77) Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr. ‰‰‚ It Came From Outer Space (53) ‰‰‚ The Cossacks (28) John Gilbert, Rene Adore. TLC 37 40 183 280 90 Day Fianc Breaking PointŽ Nicole and Azan say goodbye.(:05) Unexpected (N)(:09) 90 Day Fianc Nicole and Azan say goodbye.(12:09) Unexpected TNT 29 54 138 245 (6:01) ‰‰‰‚ Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (83) Mark Hamill. Good Behavior (N)(:01) Good Behavior (:02) Law & Order (12:02) Law & Order USA 62 55 105 242 Law & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVULaw & Order: SVUModern FamilyModern FamilyModern FamilyModern FamilyLaw & Order: SVU WGN-A 13 239 307 Blue BloodsBlue BloodsBlue BloodsBonesBonesElementary The WomanŽ C8 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald TV LISTINGS 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 D1By Eryn Dion747-5069 | @PCNHErynDion edion@pcnh.comPANAMA CITY „ When Sarah Burris thinks about the library, the first word that comes to mind is vibrant.Ž Its far from the doom and gloom message of think pieces and articles running across the country, saying libraries are dying, replaced by the internet, by e-books, by resources like Wikipedia and Google. But for Burris, the marketing and community relations coordinator for the Northwest Regional Library System and the Bay County Public Library, this technological shift and change in values arent a death knell for the traditional public library „ theyre an opportunity. Theres still so much that were needed for,Ž she said. Over the last few years, the local library system has added and expanded programming beyond just books and research. They have English and French classes, coding and computer classes. They teach citizenship classes and crafting. People in the community can learn how to play the ukulele or the mountain dulcimer. They can try out the Bay County Public Librarys new Virtual Reality system, attend a film festival or have their children build LEGO robots. Theyve grown so much that theyve had to change their mission statement to capture the variety of programs and experiences. To help inspire and empower our communities by providing a dynamic center for learning and a place of discovery for all ages,Ž Burris read. That really sums everything up as to what our goal is.Ž To highlight the diversification occurring at the library, Burris pointed to several PLAN (Panhandle Library Access Network) Innovation Grants recently awarded to local libraries. Among them: € $2,479.25 to the Panama City Beach Public Library Beach Kids program to purchase LEGO Education Kits € $3,500 to both the Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe and the Charles Whitehead Public Library in Wewahitchka to create makerŽ spaces, with LEGO, microscopes, robotics and a Cricut die-cut machine € $4,960 to purchase Inspire and empowerLibraries grow, adapt to new technologySarah Burris holds a dulcimer at the Bay County Public Library on Thursday. The library has several dulcimers used for music cl asses, and recently received a grant to buy three more, two of which will be available to check out from the library. [JOSHUA BOUCHER PHOTOS/THE NEWS HERALD] CHRISTMAS FESTIVALAn Emerald Coast Christmas wraps up from 2-8 p.m. today at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. Free celebration of holidays features live nativity, petting zoo, childrens area, food court, vendor villageand special music program at 3 p.m. by Emerald Coast Fellowship and Woodstock Church. INSIDE TODAYPets of the Week .......... D2 Botanists Corner............... D3 You Can Help.... D3 Tracing Pasts ... D4 Community Connections .... D6 Society .............. D7 Whats Happening ....... D8 Sunday Crossword ........ D8 COMING UPThe 12th Day of Christmas, an interactive night of Christmas music celebrating Jesus birth,is from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Panama City Marina Civic Center; presented by St. Andrew Baptist Church. Admission is free. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the topics important to our areas core. Email story ideas to Jan Waddy at jwaddy@pcnh.com. Rolls of micro“ lm reproductions of the Panama City News Herald are shelved at the Bay County Public Library. Researchers or the casually curious can load the “ lm onto a desktop projector and view full pages of old issues of the newspaper. People use the computer lab at the Bay County Public Library on Thursday. The computer lab enables people to do anything from checking Facebook to in depth research. See LIBRARIES, D2 

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** D2 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald Apalachicola Bay (Eastern Time)DAY TIDE TIME FT. TIDE TIME FT.DAY TIDE TIME FT. TIDE TIME FT.H=High Tide, L=Low Tide 12/10 H 8:19 a.m. 1.0 L 3:42 a.m. 0.7 H 10:21 p.m. 1.2 L 3:46 p.m. 0.2 12/11 H 10:10 a.m. 0.9 L 5:06 a.m. 0.5 H 10:54 p.m. 1.2 L 4:41 p.m. 0.4 12/12 H 12:17 p.m. 0.9 L 6:14 a.m. 0.2 H 11:24 p.m. 1.3 L 5:36 p.m. 0.6 12/13 H 2:00 p.m. 0.9 L 7:11 a.m. 0.0 H 11:54 p.m. 1.3 L 6:29 p.m. 0.7 12/14 H --L 8:00 a.m. -0.2 H 3:10 p.m. 1.0 L 7:18 p.m. 0.8 12/15 H 12:24 a.m. 1.3 L 8:44 a.m. -0.3 H 4:03 p.m. 1.1 L 8:04 p.m. 0.9 12/16 H 12:54 a.m. 1.4 L 9:23 a.m. -0.4 H 4:44 p.m. 1.2 L 8:45 p.m. 0.9 12/17 H 1:26 a.m. 1.4 L 9:59 a.m. -0.4 H 5:20 p.m. 1.2 L 9:22 p.m. 1.0 12/18 H 2:01 a.m. 1.4 L 10:32 a.m. -0.5 H 5:51 p.m. 1.2 L 9:58 p.m. 1.0 12/19 H 2:37 a.m. 1.4 L 11:02 a.m. -0.4 H 6:19 p.m. 1.2 L 10:34 p.m. 0.9 12/20 H 3:16 a.m. 1.4 L 11:28 a.m. -0.4 H 6:47 p.m. 1.2 L 11:12 p.m. 0.9 12/21 H 3:57 a.m. 1.3 L 11:54 a.m. -0.4 H 7:15 p.m. 1.2 L 11:54 p.m. 0.8 12/22 H 4:41 a.m. 1.3 L --H 7:44 p.m. 1.2 L 12:21 p.m. -0.3 12/23 H 5:30 a.m. 1.2 L 12:44 a.m. 0.8 H 8:14 p.m. 1.2 L 12:52 p.m. -0.2 12/24 H 6:26 a.m. 1.1 L 1:42 a.m. 0.7 H 8:45 p.m. 1.2 L 1:28 p.m. -0.1 12/25 H 7:35 a.m. 0.9 L 2:52 a.m. 0.6 H 9:18 p.m. 1.2 L 2:09 p.m. 0.0 12/26 H 9:04 a.m. 0.8 L 4:09 a.m. 0.4 H 9:51 p.m. 1.2 L 2:57 p.m. 0.2 12/27 H 10:52 a.m. 0.8 L 5:22 a.m. 0.2 H 10:26 p.m. 1.3 L 3:54 p.m. 0.4 12/28 H 12:47 p.m. 0.8 L 6:26 a.m. 0.0 H 11:03 p.m. 1.3 L 5:02 p.m. 0.6 12/29 H 2:24 p.m. 0.9 L 7:22 a.m. -0.3 H 11:44 p.m. 1.4 L 6:14 p.m. 0.8 12/30 H --L 8:13 a.m. -0.5 H 3:37 p.m. 1.1 L 7:20 p.m. 0.9 12/31 H 12:28 a.m. 1.4 L 9:03 a.m. -0.6 H 4:33 p.m. 1.2 L 8:18 p.m. 1.0 1/1 H 1:11 a.m. 1.5 L 9:51 a.m. -0.8 H 5:29 p.m. 1.2 L 9:11 p.m. 1.0 1/2 H 2:02 a.m. 1.5 L 10:38 a.m. -0.8 H 6:11 p.m. 1.2 L 9:59 p.m. 1.0 1/3 H 2:55 a.m. 1.5 L 11:23 a.m. -0.8 H 6:47 p.m. 1.2 L 10:48 p.m. 0.9 1/4 H 3:49 a.m. 1.5 L 12:07 p.m. -0.7 H 7:19 p.m. 1.1 L 11:41 p.m. 0.8 1/5 H 4:46 a.m. 1.4 L --H 7:48 p.m. 1.1 L 12:49 p.m. -0.5 1/6 H 5:46 a.m. 1.2 L 12:40 a.m. 0.7 H 8:15 p.m. 1.1 L 1:29 p.m. -0.3Following are hour/minute adjustments to compute tide times at other locations: Sikes cut: high tide 1:11 earlier, low tide 1:12 earlier; West Pass: high tide and low tide :27 earlier; Carrabelle: high tide 1:25 earlier, low tide 2:13 earlier. Tid e c h artsForecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather Inc. 2017 Panama City at St. Andrews Pass (Central Time)DAY TIDE TIME FT. TIDE TIME FT.DAY TIDE TIME FT. TIDE TIME FT.H=High Tide, L=Low Tide 12/10 H 12:42 a.m. 0.8 L 11:00 a.m. 0.0 H 8:20 p.m. 0.6 L --12/11 H --L 10:23 a.m. 0.2 H 6:38 p.m. 0.7 L --12/12 H --L 4:09 a.m. 0.2 H 6:13 p.m. 0.9 L --12/13 H --L 3:51 a.m. 0.0 H 6:16 p.m. 1.0 L --12/14 H --L 4:20 a.m. -0.2 H 6:33 p.m. 1.1 L --12/15 H --L 4:54 a.m. -0.3 H 6:58 p.m. 1.2 L --12/16 H --L 5:30 a.m. -0.4 H 7:28 p.m. 1.3 L --12/17 H --L 6:09 a.m. -0.4 H 8:00 p.m. 1.3 L --12/18 H --L 6:48 a.m. -0.5 H 8:34 p.m. 1.3 L --12/19 H --L 7:27 a.m. -0.5 H 9:08 p.m. 1.3 L --12/20 H --L 8:04 a.m. -0.5 H 9:42 p.m. 1.2 L --12/21 H --L 8:36 a.m. -0.5 H 10:14 p.m. 1.2 L --12/22 H --L 9:03 a.m. -0.4 H 10:44 p.m. 1.1 L --12/23 H --L 9:25 a.m. -0.4 H 11:10 p.m. 0.9 L --12/24 H --L 9:40 a.m. -0.2 H 11:23 p.m. 0.7 L --12/25 H --L 9:45 a.m. -0.1 H 7:38 p.m. 0.5 L --12/26 H --L 9:30 a.m. 0.0 H 5:55 p.m. 0.6 L --12/27 H --L 8:11 a.m. 0.1 H 5:30 p.m. 0.7 L --12/28 H --L 2:50 a.m. -0.1 H 5:35 p.m. 0.9 L --12/29 H --L 3:27 a.m. -0.3 H 6:00 p.m. 1.1 L --12/30 H --L 4:17 a.m. -0.5 H 6:39 p.m. 1.3 L --12/31 H --L 5:13 a.m. -0.7 H 7:26 p.m. 1.4 L --1/1 H --L 6:10 a.m. -0.9 H 8:12 p.m. 1.5 L --1/2 H --L 7:09 a.m. -0.9 H 9:05 p.m. 1.5 L --1/3 H --L 8:05 a.m. -0.9 H 9:57 p.m. 1.4 L --1/4 H --L 8:52 a.m. -0.8 H 10:45 p.m. 1.2 L --1/5 H --L 9:28 a.m. -0.6 H 11:28 p.m. 1.0 L --1/6 H --L 9:47 a.m. -0.4 H --L ---Following are hour/minute adjustments to compute tide times at other locations: Parker: high tide 1:33 later, low tide 2:12 later; Laird Bayou: high tide 1:11 later, low tide :45 later; Downtown Panama City: high tide :42 later, low tide :30 later; Lynn Haven: high tide 1:08 later, low tide :40 later; Panama City Beach: high tide :38 earlier, low tide :54 earlier. East PassDestin (Central Time)DAY TIDE TIME FT. TIDE TIME FT.DAY TIDE TIME FT. TIDE TIME FT.H=High Tide, L=Low Tide 12/10 H 1:48 a.m. 0.4 L --H 9:26 p.m. 0.3 L 12:16 p.m. 0.0 12/11 H --L 11:39 a.m. 0.1 H 7:44 p.m. 0.3 L --12/12 H --L 5:25 a.m. 0.1 H 7:19 p.m. 0.4 L --12/13 H --L 5:07 a.m. 0.0 H 7:22 p.m. 0.5 L --12/14 H --L 5:36 a.m. -0.1 H 7:39 p.m. 0.5 L --12/15 H --L 6:10 a.m. -0.1 H 8:04 p.m. 0.6 L --12/16 H --L 6:46 a.m. -0.1 H 8:34 p.m. 0.6 L --12/17 H --L 7:25 a.m. -0.1 H 9:06 p.m. 0.6 L --12/18 H --L 8:04 a.m. -0.2 H 9:40 p.m. 0.6 L --12/19 H --L 8:43 a.m. -0.2 H 10:14 p.m. 0.6 L --12/20 H --L 9:20 a.m. -0.2 H 10:48 p.m. 0.6 L --12/21 H --L 9:52 a.m. -0.2 H 11:20 p.m. 0.6 L --12/22 H --L 10:19 a.m. -0.1 H 11:50 p.m. 0.5 L --12/23 H --L 10:41 a.m. -0.1 H --L --12/24 H 12:16 a.m. 0.4 L 10:56 a.m. -0.1 H --L --12/25 H 12:29 a.m. 0.3 L 11:01 a.m. 0.0 H 8:44 p.m. 0.2 L --12/26 H --L 10:46 a.m. 0.0 H 7:01 p.m. 0.3 L --12/27 H --L 9:27 a.m. 0.0 H 6:36 p.m. 0.3 L --12/28 H --L 4:06 a.m. 0.0 H 6:41 p.m. 0.4 L --12/29 H --L 4:43 a.m. -0.1 H 7:06 p.m. 0.5 L --12/30 H --L 5:33 a.m. -0.2 H 7:45 p.m. 0.6 L --12/31 H --L 6:29 a.m. -0.2 H 8:32 p.m. 0.7 L --1/1 H --L 7:26 a.m. -0.3 H 9:18 p.m. 0.7 L --1/2 H --L 8:25 a.m. -0.3 H 10:11 p.m. 0.7 L --1/3 H --L 9:21 a.m. -0.3 H 11:03 p.m. 0.7 L --1/4 H --L 10:08 a.m. -0.3 H 11:51 p.m. 0.6 L --1/5 H --L 10:44 a.m. -0.2 H --L --1/6 H 12:34 a.m. 0.5 L 11:03 a.m. -0.1 H --L --Port St. Joe (Eastern Time)DAY TIDE TIME FT. 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TIDE TIME FT.H=High Tide, L=Low Tide 12/10 H 1:15 a.m. 0.9 L 11:05 a.m. 0.0 H 8:53 p.m. 0.7 L --12/11 H --L 10:28 a.m. 0.2 H 7:11 p.m. 0.8 L --12/12 H --L 4:14 a.m. 0.2 H 6:46 p.m. 1.0 L --12/13 H --L 3:56 a.m. 0.0 H 6:49 p.m. 1.1 L --12/14 H --L 4:25 a.m. -0.2 H 7:06 p.m. 1.2 L --12/15 H --L 4:59 a.m. -0.3 H 7:31 p.m. 1.3 L --12/16 H --L 5:35 a.m. -0.4 H 8:01 p.m. 1.4 L --12/17 H --L 6:14 a.m. -0.4 H 8:33 p.m. 1.4 L --12/18 H --L 6:53 a.m. -0.6 H 9:07 p.m. 1.4 L --12/19 H --L 7:32 a.m. -0.6 H 9:41 p.m. 1.4 L --12/20 H --L 8:09 a.m. -0.6 H 10:15 p.m. 1.3 L --12/21 H --L 8:41 a.m. -0.6 H 10:47 p.m. 1.3 L --12/22 H --L 9:08 a.m. -0.4 H 11:17 p.m. 1.2 L --12/23 H --L 9:30 a.m. -0.4 H 11:43 p.m. 1.0 L --12/24 H --L 9:45 a.m. -0.2 H 11:56 p.m. 0.8 L --12/25 H --L 9:50 a.m. -0.1 H 8:11 p.m. 0.6 L --12/26 H --L 9:35 a.m. 0.0 H 6:28 p.m. 0.7 L --12/27 H --L 8:16 a.m. 0.1 H 6:03 p.m. 0.8 L --12/28 H --L 2:55 a.m. -0.1 H 6:08 p.m. 1.0 L --12/29 H --L 3:32 a.m. -0.3 H 6:33 p.m. 1.2 L --12/30 H --L 4:22 a.m. -0.6 H 7:12 p.m. 1.4 L --12/31 H --L 5:18 a.m. -0.8 H 7:59 p.m. 1.6 L --1/1 H --L 6:15 a.m. -1.0 H 8:45 p.m. 1.7 L --1/2 H --L 7:14 a.m. -1.0 H 9:38 p.m. 1.7 L --1/3 H --L 8:10 a.m. -1.0 H 10:30 p.m. 1.6 L --1/4 H --L 8:57 a.m. -0.9 H 11:18 p.m. 1.3 L --1/5 H --L 9:33 a.m. -0.7 H --L --1/6 H 12:01 a.m. 1.1 L 9:52 a.m. -0.4 H --L --News Herald Staff ReportsGCSC scholarship PANAMA CITY … The Gulf Coast State College Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2018-19 school year. The application deadline is March 15. The scholarship is open to any student planning on attending GCSC in the fall 2018 academic term. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and plan to take six or more credit hours at GCSC. High school seniors can apply in anticipation of their freshman year. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than 800 scholarships to students totaling more than $900,000. More information can be found at gcscfoundation.org/ scholarships. Contact Dunkin McLane at 850872-3810 or dmclane@ gulfcoast.edu if you have questions. Haney receives donation PANAMA CITY „ Base IT Inc. donated used late model computer workstations and laptops to the Computer Science & Information Technology (CS&IT) program at Haney Technical Center. The Florida nonprofit corporation was organized to assist high school and college students and members of the community looking to begin a career in science, technology, engineering and math. Base IT Inc. receives used equipment donations from individual and businesses and donates these items to various educational and technical programs throughout Bay County. Equipment donated to Haneys CS&IT program includes a server, 12 laptops, 16 workstation towers, 16 computer monitors, and various computer peripherals.LIFESTYLE BRIEFS Harrison is a goofy, fun loving, 5-year-old male, lab mix available from Alaqua Animal Refuge. He is working on his leash walking, but will plop down for the occasional belly rub. His adoption fee is $150, which includes his neuter, microchip and current vaccines. If you are interested in him, please fill out an application online at http://www.alaqua. org/adopt/apply/ and come meet him.ALAQUA PET OF THE WEEK: HARRISONHarrison is available from Alaqua Animal Refuge. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Dunn, a boxer mix with a shiny black and brown brindle coat, is ready for Christmas. This sweet boy came to Bay County Animal Services as a stray and has been waiting for almost two months for his new family. He uses his doggy door to go potty, walks nicely on a leash and will sit for treats. Dunn is already neutered, microchipped, up to date on his vaccinations and is heartworm negative. His adoption cost is $25. Meet Dunn and all his friends at Bay County Animal Services, 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City or call 850-767-3333.BAY COUNTY PET OF THE WEEK: DUNNDunn is the “ rst Christmas dog from Bay County Animal Services. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Ruthie Red came to Lucky Puppy Rescue pregnant. She has weaned her pups, who are finding good homes, and she is now spayed. Ruthie Red is a sweetheart and will run up to you for some loving, and she gets along well with kids and other dogs. If you are interested in this big red dog, complete the adoption application on theluckypuppy.org, email tmmattson @aol.com, or text/ call 850-814-6500.LUCKY PUPPY OF THE WEEK: RUTHIE REDRuthie Red is available from Lucky Puppy Rescue. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Custard, a Flame Point Manx with a short tail, and all his feline friends are ready to go to their new homes. Custard, who is 2 years old, came to the shelter as a stray and has a super sweet personality. During December, all cat adoptions at the Bay County Animal Shelter, as well as at PetSmart locations in Panama City and Panama City Beach, are $10. The cats are vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. Meet Custard at Bay County Animal Services, 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City or call 850-767-3333.Cat adoptions $10 this monthCustard is available from Bay County Animal Services. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Oculus Rift and PlayStation virtual reality (VR) system for the Bay County Public Library € $4,999 to purchase 15 eReader tablets, already loaded with popular titles, that can be checked out by the public € $600 to purchase two mountain dulcimers and hold two Saturday workshops with a dulcimer performer. Learning is, and its always been, a mission with the libraries,Ž Burris said. It still is, its just taking different formats.Ž Libraries, Burris said, are still an important part of any community, a community space where people can try new things, like a mountain dulcimer, and find new inspiration. Theyre as much a community center, she said, as a center for information. I like that we can help people find something they didnt even realize they were looking for,Ž she said. And then we can help find them what they are looking for.Ž LIBRARIESFrom Page D1A desktop computer displays genealogy research software at the Bay County Public Library on Thursday. The library system also has books about genealogical research methods to help people trace their family history. [JOSHUA BOUCHER PHOTOS/THE NEWS HERALD] A 3D printer is pictured at right People can reserve a time and use the printer to make small objects out of biodegradable “ lament. 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 D3Submit your agencys needs by emailing pcnhnews@pcnh.com with You Can HelpŽ in the subject line. Family Service Agency of Bay County Family Service Agency of Bay County is a nonprofit charity at 114 E. Ninth St., Panama City. All donations are taxdeductible and can be delivered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For information or to sponsor a child or family for Christmas, call 850-785-1721 or stop by and fill out a sponsor application.HOLIDAY ITEMS: All sizes of batteries, holiday bows and giftwrapping/scotch tape.BABY ROOM: Newborn and size 1, 4and 5 diapers, 2Tand 3T pull-ups, andinfant and toddler toys for Christmas baby baskets.MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:Two transfer benches,one reclining shower/commode, andfour transport wheelchairsENSURE AND/OR BOOST NUTRITIONAL DRINKS: Insurance will not pay for this unless a client is unable to eat any solid food. Many clients are diagnosed with failure to thrive, cant eat due to various illnesses or they need the extra nutrition while recovering from being ill. The Arc of the Bay The Arc of the Bay, formerly St. Andrew Bay Center,is a nonprofit agency at 1804 Carolina Ave.,Lynn Haven. Since 1957, the center has provided support and opportunities for adults with disabilities. The Arc of the Bay is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 850-265-2591 orvisit www.bayarc.org. Needs include: Empty food boxes in good condition, such as cereal boxes; plastic, mediumsized laundry baskets; clothes and indoor garment rack Garment rack; dark colored small rugs; broom and dust pan; blank envelopes; salt and pepper shakersclear glass salt and pepper shakers with removeable metal lids; towels; washcloths; dishtowels; and T-shirts inany size.YOU CAN HELP PANAMA CITY „ The flowering Kale (Brassica Oleracea Acephala)is great for containers during our winter months and has great fall color. The plant has a heightof 12-15 inchesand should be spaced 15-18 inchesapart. This is one of the easiest bedding plants to grow, looks great through the cool season, is bothered by few pests, and its edible. This plant, with colorful foliage, makes a beautiful backdrop for flowering plants such as pansies, violas, and tulips. The main difference between kale and cabbage„ cabbage makes heads and kale doesnt. Kale has no true red. Red Kale is usually some shade of dark purple to rose. Redbor is a tall variety with deep purple, ruffled leaves. This variety may grow up to 3 feettall. Some of our other winter favorites are: Snapdragon, Pot Marigold, Mums, African Daisy, Strawflower, Diamond flowers, Ponytail grass, Pansy, and Viola. Accent plants If the entry to your home is from a patio, courtyard, or deck, you can still enjoy the benefits of an accent plant. Just select a container and plants that are appropriate to the style of your house. Large planters can handle small trees (Dwarf Maples); terra cotta pots are attractive for smaller shrubs. One plant, Norfolk Island Pine, would be ideal if in either a 3or 5-gallon container. For those who live along the coast, you might consider the following shrubs: Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva), Blue Pacific Juniper, shore Juniper, Century Plant, Silverthorn (Elaeagnus), Indian Hawthorn (at the present time is covered in purple fruit), Pittosporum, Ligustrum, Wax Myrtle, and our native holly tree, Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria). If you drive into Publix off 23rd Street, you will see Tea Olive and Dwarf Gardenias in bloom at this time. Across the street in front of Harbor Freight, youll see several Camellia sasanquas in bloom.You may continue adding to your winter garden with beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, radishes, and spinach. Howard C. Gray is a horticulturalist and former agent with the University of Florida Extension Office.BOTANISTS CORNER Ornamental kale is ideal for winter Howard GrayThis is a picture of a ” owering Kale (Brassica Oleracea Acephala). [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] 

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** D4 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldBy Caroline RivoireWindham | Bay County Genealogical SocietyPANAMA CITY „ The holidays for many people are about family, food and tradition. Each family hasits own personal and unique wayit celebrates. These celebrations often have traditions that have been passed on from one generation to another. Those traditions might be a clue to your ancestors heritage, religion and culture. Reflect about how your family celebrated the holidays of your youth. Is it traditional for your family to have eaten Bbovka, Bche de Nol, Candy Canes, Christmas Pudding, Coconut Cake, Gelt, Julekake, Lebkuchen Herzen, Mince Pies, Panettone, Sweet Potato Pie or Trifle? Did your family observe some activities, decorations or Holy Days? Advent wreath or Calendar, Boxing Day, Candles, Chrismon, Christingles, Christmas, Christmas Carols, Christmas Cards, Christmas Eve, Christmas Pickle, Christmas Crackers/Cosaques, Christmas Trees, Dreidels, Epiphany, Hanukkah, Holiday Colors, Hollyand Ivy, Jesse Trees, Kwanzaa, Mistletoe, Nativity or Crche, Pantomine, Poinsettias, Presents, St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, Father Christmas or Befana, Wassailingand Mumming, Weihnachtspyramide or Yule Log? These foods, activities, decorations and Holy Days are considered traditional in families around the world. Which ones have you kept? The image of Santa Clausyou see at the mall or on American TV is uniquely American. That iconic imageof Santa in a white-fur trimmed red suit and hat with black bootswas invented as a marketing campaign by Coca-Cola in 1931. The company wanted a campaign to show a wholesome Santa who was both realistic and symbolic, who would pause and drink their product. Coca-Cola commissioned Haddon Sunblom to create this loveable character. Using a poem from 1822, A Visit from St. Nicholas,Ž commonly known as Twas the Night Before Christmas,Ž Sunblom gained inspiration, which was based on European depictions of St. Nicholas and Father Christmas. What started as a marketing campaign quickly became an American iconengrained in theholiday tradition. Sometimes, breaking with holiday traditions can be a challenge. Within the last few years, there has been much media coverage about retail companies training their employees to use the phrase Happy HolidaysŽ instead of what had been the traditional Merry Christmas,Ž as a salutation during the period between Black Friday and Christmas Eve. There was quite a bit of backlash from some Christian shoppers. Those opposed to the change felt Christ was being removed from the season. Many of these same people are also opposed to the word X-masŽ being used in the place of Christmas.Ž They believe that the XŽ is being used to remove ChristŽ out of Christmas,Ž thus making it a secular celebration, but thats because the old English and Greek languages too have become forgotten with time. The word holidayŽ is a translation from an old English word that means holy day.Ž As mentioned above, there is more than one religious Holy DayŽ during the holiday season, thus making the word holidaysŽ appropriate. Similarly, XŽ the Greek letter chiŽ (pronounced kyeŽ„ rhymes with eyeŽ) has also been forgotten. This Greek letter XŽ means Christos or Christ. The Greek word MasŽ translates to Mass, defined as the source and summit of the Christian life.Ž Therefore X-MasŽ translates to Christs Mass or Christmas. The word X-masŽ has been improperly pronounced. The correct pronunciation is ChristmasŽ and not ex-mas.Ž Just like your family history, many of these traditions and origins have been lost through the years. Sometimes these traditions have morphed into unique celebrations as new cultures, religions, languages and marketing promotions were brought into the family. If you havent given it much thought before, maybe you can intentionally reintroduce one from your childhood to the next generation of your family. Let them know the significance and share your family stories. As Louisa May Alcottsaid, Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never retell.Ž The next monthly program sponsored by the Bay County Genealogical Society will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Bay County Public Library. This festive event is our annual Christmas and Holiday Party. Four speakers will give presentations on how the holidays are celebrated in Sweden, France, Germany and Americas AfricanAmerican community. Food, music and an ornament exchange are also included. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.northwestfloridagenealogy. com/bcgs/index.html.TRACING PASTSHolidays, Traditions and Genealoy 

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** D6 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldCommunity Connections publishes regular meetings of groups with particular interests. Submit information to pcnhnews@ pcnh.com with Community ConnectionsŽ in the subject line. Announcements are published in this order: “ rst Sunday, alumni, games, civic clubs; second Sunday, dance and music, “ tness, garden, seniors; third Sunday, special interests; fourth Sunday, support groups, weight loss, women. WEEK 2DANCE, MUSICBay Wind Community Band: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Jinks Middle School. Details: Quinn Jungemann, 850-265-0619 Belly Dancing: 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Oakland Terrace Recreation Center. Dancing Divas of the Red Hat Tribe, for women ages 45 and up. Details: Rita Miller, 850-265-4609, or Gloria Taft, 850-896-1197 Blues and Lindy in the Panhandle: 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Panama City Art Co-Op, 318 Luverne Ave., Panama City. No experience or partner needed. No outside shoes allowed on dance ” oor. Bring dance shoes or socks. Dance Your Way: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Dance Life Dance Studio, 415 Harrison Ave., Panama City. New dance style each month. No partner necessary, $60 per person for 4 weeks. Details: 850-215-4453 Group Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at CityArts Gallery. Instructor: Russell Mace. Details: www.cityartscooperative.com Gulftones Mens Barbershop Harmony Chorus: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Messiah Lutheran Church, on W. State 390. Men of all ages welcome. Details: Bill Schwarz, 850-722-1912 or www.gulftoneschorus.com Harmony Shores Chorus: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church, 903 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Details: 850-628-5784 or harmonyshores.com Line dance classes: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays at American Martial Arts Center for all levels with Lynda Jones. Details: 850-233-5844 Panama City Pipes & Drums: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in clubhouse behind Panama City Police Department, 1209 E. 15th St. Details: www.pc-pipes. com or Terry, 850-871-0473 Social Dance Class: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Dance Life Dance Studio, 415 Harrison Ave., Panama City. New dance style each week. For July, cha-cha, East Coast swing and mambo. $15 a class, no partner necessary. Details: 850-215-4453 Square and Round Dancing: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at Grand Square Hall, 1105 Bob Little Road. $6 per person. Details: 850-8712955 or 850-265-9488. Student Chamber Orchestra: 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Fine Arts at the Beach, 17226 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach. Free for all music students. Call ahead for a spot. Details: 850-249-7111 or FineArtsAtTheBeach. com FITNESS/HEALTHAdvanced Strength and Exercise: 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Panama City Beach Senior Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City Beach. One-hour sessions include leg, ab and arm exercise, weight lifting (1-5lb.) walking, balance and stretching. Participants should bring a mat or towel and wear athletic shoes. Details: 850-233-5065 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aerial Yoga Classes: Wednesdays 12:30-2 p.m., Fridays 3:30-5 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Yoga Elements in Carillon Beach Resort. Details: 850-866-2199 Ashtanga Style Yoga with Caroline: 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Drop-in fee is $7 per class. Call Panama City Health Club at 850-914-2348 for more details. Basic Yoga: 9 a.m. Thursdays at Oakland Terrace Rec Center, Panama City. Suitable for all levels. $5 per class. Details: 850-227-6940 or JRMercuri@gmail.com Core and Restore Yoga: 9-10:30 a.m. Fridays at Yoga Elements in Carillon Beach Resort. Details: 850-866-2199 Gentle Yoga: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Beginners welcome. Details: 850-896-3037 Mental Health Counselor Training: ongoing CEU classes led by Dr. Bill Cavitt at Life Management Center, 525 E. 15th St. Panama City. This on-going training throughout the year is provided for LCSW, LM&FT, LMHC and Interns. Details and reservations: Dr. Cavitt, WCavitt@live.com Mental Health America of Bay County: 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesdays at Life Management Centers Childrens Services Building room 205, 525 E. 15th St., Panama City. Mental Health America of Bay County works toward the promotion of mental health and public understanding of the problems and needs of the mentally ill and advocates for improved care and treatment. Details: 850-769-5441 or mhabay@knology.net Oakland Terrace Community Center: Tuesdays and Thursdays karate for all ages will be 6-7 p.m. Details: 850-890-1983 and karateinbay.com Panama City Beach Boot Camp: 6-7 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at M.B. Miller Pier Panama City Yoga Meetup: First Saturdays with location and teacher changing each month. Details: www.meetup. com/pcyoga/calendar Panama City Health Club: Kid-friendly “ tness fun to focus on teamwork and the bene“ ts of daily exercise. Details: 850-914-2348 Strength and Exercise: 9 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at the Panama City Beach Senior Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City Beach. One-hour sessions include walking, weight lifting (1-5lb) stretching and balance. Participants should bring a mat or towel and wear athletic shoes. Details: 850-2335065 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stretch and Tone: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Dance Life Dance Studio, 415 Harrison Ave., Panama City. This “ tness class focuses on strength and ” exibility through Pilates, yoga and ballet exercises. Details: 850-215-4453 Stroller Fitness: 9-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Details: Cassidy Carrow at 850-819-2842 or cassidy.carow@babybootcamp.com Sweating to the Oldies: 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Capstone House, 1713 Beck Ave., Panama City. Join instructor Bonita for a neat way to lose weight. Details: 850-747-9224 The Panama City Society of the Sword: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at Holy Nativity Episcopal School. Details: Robert, 850-678-9190 or northbayfencing.weebly.com The Studio at Zen: 707 R. Jackson Blvd. Yoga classes at all levels offered seven days a weeks for $10 a class. Details: TheStudioAtZen.com TOPS 217: Every Monday at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Beck Avenue and W. 14th Street. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m., and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Details: Carole Himes, 850-871-6656 TOPS 709: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets 6-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Callaway Community Center, Beulah Avenue. For exact building, call 850-769-4103 or 850-769-4024. TOPS FL 563: Weigh-ins at 5 p.m., meetings at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in room 1 at Panama City Beach Senior Center. Details: 850-235-3398 Unity of Panama City Restorative Yoga: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at 1764 Lisenby Ave. All levels welcome on love offering basis. Details: 850-769-7481 Waiest Qigong, Tai Chi & Meditation Class: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in The Zen Center at Dragon Dojo Martial Arts, 3901 State 390, Panama City. Come by and try it for free. Details: 850248-0999 or 850-248-8997 Weekend Warriors: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays at Panama City Health Club, 1598 Balboa Ave., Panama City. A free boot camplike outdoor community workout. Bring a friend, water bottle and towel to burn some calories, make new friends and motivate each other. Every last Saturday, the group meets to run/ walk the Hathaway Bridge. Must be 18 years or older. Details: PanamaCityHealthClub.com or call 850-914-2348 Wellness Warriors: 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 601 Grace Ave., Panama City. A Christian Health and Wellness Ministry. Details: Bill Zahler, 850-784-0474, MyWellnessWarriors.com Yoga: 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at Panama City Health Club, 1598 Balboa Ave., Panama City. Details: 850-914-2348 Yoshukai Karate: 6 p.m. for kids and 7 p.m. for adults Mondays and Thursdays. Details: Shihan Croley, 850-722-9427 Zumba: 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Dance Life Dance Studio, 415 Harrison Ave., Panama City. An hour of fun exercise “ lled with Latin dance moves. $10 a class. Details: 850-215-4453 Zumba Fitness: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Lynn Haven Community Center. Details: 850-303-8342 GARDENGulf Beach Garden Club: 1 p.m. “ rst Tuesdays September through May at 17012 Hernando Ave., Panama City Beach. The club sponsors projects and educational programs year-round. Everyone welcome. Details: PCBGardenClub.org or 850-249-8560 Panama City Garden Club: 10 a.m. third Tuesdays at 810 Garden Club Drive, Panama City. Coffee and general meeting. Details: 850-763-9563 Seagrove Garden Club: 10 a.m. second Wednesdays through May. Details: Shari Roberts, membership chairwoman, 850-267-9586 St. Andrews Community Garden: Enchanted Garden Tours at 7:45 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays at the garden site on Beck Avenue in Historic St. Andrews. Details: Ronnie Barnes, 850-763-7359 Sweet Bay Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society: 5:30 p.m. “ rst Thursdays. Details: sweetbay.fnpschapters. org for meeting sites, or 850-234-6453 SENIORSAARP Chapter 1315: noon second Tuesdays at Oakland Terrace Park Clubhouse, 1900 W. 11th St., Panama City. Details: 850-265-9176 Bay County Council on Aging: Activities for seniors are 9:45-11 a.m. Monday through Friday at 1116 Frankford Ave. Panama City. Lunch served 11 a.m. to noon. Panama City Beach Senior Center: Open Monday through Friday with activities and presentations throughout the month at 423 Lyndell Lane. Details: http://pcbsc.com or call 850-233-5065 Senior Party Bridge: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays. Details: Carrie, 850-871-5719 Senior yoga class: 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays starting April 10 at Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church, 271 S. State 79. Donations will be accepted. Details: Sandra, 850-819-0231 or Julie, 706-506-2647COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Judges decide the winners of the Panama City Garden Clubs ” ower show at the Bay County Fairgrounds in Panama City. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTOS] CROSSWORD SOLUTIONFrom left, Kelly Rinehart, Stella OBrien, and Garden Club Ambassador Athena Smith reach for the star at the top of the tree on Dec. 5, 2014, during the Panama City tree lighting at McKenzie Park. 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 D7 READER FEEDBACKToday is Sunday, Dec. 10 the 344th day of 2017. There are 21 days left in the year.Todays Highlight in History:On Dec. 10, 1817 Mississippi was admitted as the 20th state of the Union.On this date:In 1520 Martin Luther publicly burned the papal edict demanding that he recant parts of his 95 Theses, or face excommunication. In 1898 a treaty was signed in Paris of“ cially ending the Spanish-American War. In 1906 President Theodore Roosevelt became the “ rst American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to mediate an end to the Russo-Japanese War. In 1931 Jane Addams became the “ rst American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; the co-recipient was Nicholas Murray Butler. In 1946 newspaperman Damon Runyon, known for his short stories featuring colorful Broadway denizens, died at a New York hospital at age 66. In 1950 Ralph J. Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the “ rst black American to receive the award. In 1964 Martin Luther King Jr. received his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, saying he accepted it with an abiding faith in America and an audacious faith in the future of mankind.Ž In 1967 singer Otis Redding, 26, and six others were killed when their plane crashed into Wisconsins Lake Monona; one passenger, Ben Cauley, survived. In 1972 baseballs American League adopted the designated hitter rule on an experimental basis for three years. In 1987 President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev concluded three days of summit talks in Washington. In 2012 marijuana for recreational use became legal in Colorado. TODAY IN HISTORYEmma Butchikas who attends Patronis Elementary is 10. Merritt Reece of Panama City Beach is 16. Allyson Noelle Ward of Panama City Beach is 10. To submit birthdays, email pcnhnews@ pcnh.com with birthdayŽ in the subject line, or drop off a current photo and “ ll out a birthday form at the front desk of The News Herald, 501 W. 11th St. The deadline is noon three business days prior to the birthday. Birthday announcements must include the persons “ rst and last name, city and age. The photo is a mug shot and must be a clear photo.HAPPY BIRTHDAY Butchikas YOUNG ARTISTAnna SedaGrade 8 University Academy Reece Ward CATCH OF THE DAYTate Hataway of Dothan, Alabama, spent a day with his grandaddy at St. Andrews State Park. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] 1 CRIMES OF THE HEARTŽ: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and ticket: kt-online. org or 850-265-32262 THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVERŽ: 2 p.m. at the Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inventively awful kids in history. Details: MartinTheatre.com or 850-763-80803 SANTA SATURDAY: 2 p.m. at Sheraton Bay Point, Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach. Sample great holiday wines while painting wine glasses for Christmas. Cost: $35, includes all supplies. Reservations and details: beachartgroup@att.net or 850-541-38674 AN EMERALD COAST CHRISTMAS: 2-8 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach with Christmas program at 3 p.m. featuring full choir and orchestra performing holiday classics with special appearances by dancers and soloists. Features food vendors, booths, family activities, smores station, bounce houses, live nativity scene and people reenacting the Christmas story.5 PET PHOTO NIGHT WITH SANTA: 5-7 p.m. at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, near Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream. Reservations: Simon.com/petphoto6 CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES „ A BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF MUSIC: 6 p.m. at City Church at Northside, 530 Airport Road, Panama City. A night of Christmas music from your favorite Christmas movies. Free; open to the public. Details: citychurchpc.comGO AND DOWe want to see your catch of the day: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of residence and information about the photo. Email photos to yourpix@pcnh.com. Snowbirds have limits to the size of trees they can set up. Canadians, Bob and Michele set up this for their kids.Ž [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] PICTURE PERFECTWe want your photos: Post your photos to the News Herald Facebook page with your name, city of residence and information about the photo. You can email photos to yourpix@pcnh.com. CELEBRATE COMMUNITY DEAR ABBY: I joined the Navy after I learned I was becoming a father. I didnt want to be a husband or father, but I did both. In 2010, my wife died. My feelings about being a husband and father never changed. Our two children are now grown and want me to move near „ or in with „ them. They say, Wont it be great to be with your grandkids?Ž No, it wont! I worked and supported my family. When I was in port, I went to baseball, softball and basketball games, had tea with my daughter and did everything I believe I should have done. I have served my time. I dont want to be close.Ž Honestly, Id prefer they left me alone. I dont love them, and I didnt love their mother. I did my duty to the best of my abilities both in uniform and in family. When we arent together, Im happy. I read, I study and do what I like. Ive earned that, havent I? How do I get them out of my life so that at age 52 I have my own life? I dont want to hurt anyone, but I never wanted a family in the first place. „ NEVER WANTED A FAMILYDEAR NEVER WANTED A FAMILY: The one thing you should NOT do is express your feelings to your children as bluntly as you have to me. Because you dont want to hurt them, a way to phrase it might be to say that having done your job as a parent to the best of your ability, you need time to yourself now „ time to read, study, travel, reflect, etc. Be sure to make clear that it has nothing to do with them „ that you are proud of them and the way they are handling their lives „ so they wont think they are somehow to blame. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.DEAR ABBYUnwilling husband and father just wants a life to himself Jeanne PhillipsDefying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy and formally recognized Jerusalem as Israels capital. Richard Weber: Smoke screen, diversionary, ciaos, anything to take the worlds focus off the Russian investigation that is going to PUT HIM IN JAIL! Remember, Mueller just subpoenaed his financial records! The rat is squirming and will do anything, even hurt his own Country to do it!Ž In a letter to the editor, guest columnist David Agosta said, Mr. Trump isnt 100% libertarian yet most of his presidential actions are. Despite a waffling Senate, hes fought to eliminate Obamacare. Unlike President Obama, hes used executive orders, rarely and only to help WE THE PEOPLEŽ. Even Senator Rand applauds him when he shows libertarian action. So far, the President is showing libertarianism in a more positive way, nationally.Ž Stan Dillard: Agree with most of your points David. In EVERY presidential election since Reagan, the issue has always been WHO combines the lesser evils with a chance to win. I have not voted for a democrat in many decades, if ever, and I NEVER will. I would not spit on any candidate who supports abortion if they were on fire. Like you, I think the GOP is no better, they just give lip service to better things. I agree with just about every action Trump has taken OR attempted to take, though I may despise his morals.ŽJune Genis: Donald Trump is an authoritarian not by any means a libertarian. His actions regarding immigrants, drugs use an other personal freedom issues are disgraceful. I am ashamed to see a Libertarian offering him anything that sounds like approval.Ž 

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** D8 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald Trivia FunŽ with Wilson Casey, Guinness World Record Holder from Woodruff, S.C., is published in more than 500 newspapers across the country. Comments, questions or suggestions? WC@TriviaGuy.com 1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither? Old, New, Neither 2. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were ...? Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 3. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not speci“ c, Walked, Rode donkey, Boat 4. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar 5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem 6. Which of these wasnt a gift from the wise men (Magi)? Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense ANSWERS: 1. New, 2. Engaged, 3. Bible not specific, 4. Herod, 5. Nazareth, 6. SilverTRIVIA BY WILSON CASEY Wilson CaseyARIES (March 21-April 19) „ One of the worst questions of all is but two words: Why me? It leads nowhere. To focus yourself more wisely, ask yourself a better question. How can this struggle help others? How can I make it even slightly better? TAURUS (April 20-May 20) „ Sometimes you celebrate in quiet, personal ways, but this is not one of those times. Theres a boisterousness to your soul today „ a zest that needs enthusiastic expression. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) „ The idea that we are special and superior to others is both a crutch and a cult. Its born out of the fear that if we are equal to all, we are too common to warrant the attention and love we need. CANCER (June 22-July 22) „ Social skills are easy for you now. Youll sense what others want and are ready for. Youll present your ideas with enthusiasm. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) „ It takes a good deal of energy to deal gently and thoughtfully in your own affairs. Try a little tenderness. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) „ Its said that were a blend of the “ ve people we spend the most time with. This is hardly the case for you, yet its time to get a new in” uence in your circle who can act as a guide to the territory you want to explore in 2018. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) „ You know yourself „ or at least you know who you were. But to know who you are becoming „ thats something else. Its not a feeling that will just come over you, either. More time and exploration has to go into it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) „ You have a real connection with places today. Youre like a divining rod, but instead of pointing to where the underground water is, you know where the good energy is. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) „ Things are heating up on the social front. You could interpret the excitement that comes with this as stress, but instead, try to see this as the harbinger of good things to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) „ When he was young, the great composer Giacomo Puccini, your sign mate, was dropped by a music teacher who told him that he had no talent. Youre doing something the experts dont understand. Maybe its just beyond them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) „ Smiles are the light that makes gloom disappear. Go where the smiles are; that can be the tricky part, but your awareness of the energy of places will help. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) „ Spend more time thinking of the needs and wants of another. All the answers are in there „ the answers to making the relationship better, creating smoother interactions, having more fun... and getting your way in turn.HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY MATHIS Want to be included?Email Jan Waddy, jwaddy@ pcnh.com, or Tony Simmons, tsimmons@pcnh. com. Inclusion in this calendar of events is at editors discretion.TodayGRAND LAGOON WATERFRONT FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capt. Andersons on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the regions “ nest makers, bakers and growers at a year-round farmers market. Live music, free tastings and family fun. For details, WaterfrontMarkets.org or 850-763-7359 30A FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. Featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, cheese, preserves, sauces, bread, sweets, prepared foods to go and much more. For details, 30aFarmersMarket.com CRIMES OF THE HEART: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226 THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: 2 p.m. at the Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inventively awful kids in history. Details at MartinTheatre. com or 850-763-8080 A WRINKLE IN TIME: 2 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murrys heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father. Family friendly show. For more information visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org SANTA SATURDAY: 2 p.m. at Sheraton Bay Point, Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach. Sample great holiday wines while painting wine glasses for Christmas. Cost: $35, includes all supplies. Reservations and details: email beachartgroup@att. net or call 850-541-3867 AN EMERALD COAST CHRISTMAS: 2-8 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach with Christmas program at 3 p.m. featuring full choir and orchestra performing holiday classics with special appearances by dancers and soloists; presented by Emerald Coast Fellowship in Lynn Haven and Woodstock Church in Panama City Beach. Features food vendors, booths, family activities, smores station, bounce houses, live Nativity Scene with barnyard animals and people reenacting the Christmas story. PET PHOTO NIGHT WITH SANTA: 5-7 p.m. at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, near Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream. Reservations available at Simon. com/petphoto CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES A BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF MUSIC: 6 p.m. at City Church at Northside, 530 Airport Road, Panama City. A Night of Christmas music from your favorite Christmas movies. Free and open to the public. Details at citychurchpc.comMondaySEA NEEDLES HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE: Event runs through Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Items for sale include quilts, sweatshirts, aprons, jar openers and more. ZAXBYS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: 3-5 p.m. at 4235 Lafayette St., Marianna. Activities include face painting, live music and Santa will be available for pictures. For details visit zaxbys.comTuesdayCHIPPY THE ELF ON THE SHELF: Find him daily through Dec. 15 at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd. Each child that “ nds Chippys hiding spot will receive a small candy cane and a ticket for a chance to win The Elf on the Shelf book. The winner will be noti“ ed on Dec. 19. Details at 850-233-5055 SEA NEEDLES HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE: Event runs through Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Items for sale include quilts, sweatshirts, aprons, jar openers and more. LYNN HAVEN CRA BOARD MEETING: 3:30 p.m. at The Chambers, 108 East Ninth St., Lynn Haven. Details at cityo” ynnhaven.com BAY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FAMILY CHRISTMAS: 6 p.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. A fun, holiday “ lled evening with stories, carols and craft activities. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit and provide a photo opportunity. Refreshments are provided by the Gulf Coast Womans Club. Free books will be provided by Early Education and Care while supplies last. Details at 850-522-2118WHATS HAPPENING By C.C. BurnikelAcross 1 /, on some score sheets 6 Herbal tea 12 Premier League powerhouse 19 Ascended 20 Calligraphy container 21 Top-seller 22 Tehran tinderbox for 14-plus months 24 Getting on in years 25 Asthmatics device 26 Super, slangily 27 Batman after Michael 28 Google : Android :: Apple : __ 29 Got the word 30 It borders three oceans 32 Resort near Boston 34 Making the Guinness Book, say 38 Wander (about) 41 Took charge of 44 Long stretches 45 Net” ix alternative 46 Down tune 48 Ocean rings 50 Earned 51 Some charges 54 Investment “ rm T. __ Price 55 World Cup events 60 Plummeted 61 Neer-do-well 63 Catch of the day, perhaps 64 Inc., in Toronto 66 Euro divs. 67 Workout addicts 69 Thats no kiddingŽ 72 Sault __ Marie 74 Pull 75 Jerry-rigged, in a way 79 Ekberg of La Dolce VitaŽ 82 Crime scene “ gure 84 Recycling center item 87 Stable baby 88 National summer sport of Canada 90 Luanda is its cap. 91 Mourning on the court 93 Distant 94 Sudden attack 96 Dish alternative 99 Lush 100 Lady Tigers sch. 101 Log holder 106 More offensive 108 Queen in FrozenŽ 109 Lackluster “ nish 113 And the like: Abbr. 114 Sweetie 115 Mother of Castor 117 Choice word 119 Get going, as an oven 121 Its not all good ... and its literally found in this puzzles circles 123 Roll call discovery 124 Figure of speech? 125 Oddball 126 Agreement often reluctant but still respectful 127 Mischief-makers 128 Thrills Down 1 Teahouse treat 2 Laras husband in Doctor ZhivagoŽ 3 Wedding settings 4 Genuine article 5 Barely beat (out) 6 It may be nervous 7 Reduced to rubble 8 Aspen travelers item 9 Cathedral recess 10 Detective “ ction genre 11 Movie makeup dept. creations 12 Inferior 13 Cry out loud 14 Flight takeoff “ g. 15 60s protest 16 What a Facebook post might draw 17 Fish trapped in pots 18 Adams of HerŽ 19 __ Tzu 23 Sister of Clio 27 Space devoid of matter 31 Lust, e.g. 32 Dopey frame, e.g. 33 Short lines at the post of“ ce? 35 Hardys Pure WomanŽ 36 Now, in Nicaragua 37 Climbing aids 39 Mole, perhaps 40 Classroom array 41 Shenanigan 42 School since 1440 43 Violet Crawleys title in Downton AbbeyŽ 47 Uncertainties 49 Impose, as a tax 50 Bug catcher 52 One-named Tejano pop star 53 This, to Picasso 56 Plains folks? 57 Belgium winter hrs. 58 Social division 59 Remark to the audience 62 Pro with a siren 65 Paternity test letters 68 Uses elbow grease on 70 Comfy slip-on 71 Skinny 72 Impact sound 73 Dabbling ducks 76 Thin as __ 77 Important animal in 70s U.S.-China diplomacy 78 Future chicken 80 Unexpected blendsŽ tea brand 81 Heaps 83 Golf course “ gure 85 Ben of RootsŽ 86 Film lioness 89 Send-__: farewells 92 Hmm ...  95 What 4Ž may mean: Abbr. 96 Porcelain with a pale green glaze 97 Justice Dept. bigwigs 98 Beaning aftermath, sometimes 102 Odysseus kingdom 103 Revolting sort? 104 Formally give 105 Takes courses at home? 107 Felt the pain 110 Hot cornerŽ base 111 Ministers 112 Cartesian connection 113 Kathryn of HBOs OzŽ 115 Old Parmesan bread 116 Eye __ 118 Adheres (to) 119 Settle up 120 Biloxi-to-Mobile dir. 121 Like Twiggys style 122 Places to crash, in adsIts Amazing LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLEEdited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 E1 VIEWPOINTS ANOTHER VIEW Ah, the giving season is upon us „ the best time of the year to be an American. According to Giving USA 2017: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2016, American giving rose to $390 billion last year „ a 3 percent increase over the prior year. Americans give around 3 percent of our collective income to charity „ more than the citizens of any other country. Better yet, these are individual Americans, not the government, who are generating the lions share of the contributions. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, the vast majority of U.S. citizens donate to charity „ and 91 percent of high net-worth households do. Though most of the contributions come in small amounts, the average household contribution equals $2,520 „ no small amount of generosity. Giving USA says individual Americans gave an estimated $281.86 billion in 2016 „ an increase of 3.9 percent over the prior year. Individual giving accounted for 72 percent of all charitable giving in 2016. The balance of giving, some 28 percent, came from foundations ($59.28 billion), bequests ($30.36 billion) and corporations ($18.55 billion). In 2016, the United States government gave about $40 billion in foreign aid to more than 100 countries „ only about 10 percent of what our individuals and private organizations gave. The fact is America is the most generous country on Earth, and most of the giving is coming from individuals sharing their hard-earned dough. According to a 2006 report by journalist John Stossel, Americans give 3  times more, per capita, than the French, 7 times more than the Germans and 14 times more than the Italians. Though not all Americans are as generous as they could be. One might assume that the more liberal folks in America „ folks who voice their concerns about the poor „ would be more likely to donate to charitable causes. But that turns out to be a myth. Stossel set up a Salvation Army bucket in two places: Sioux Falls, S.D., and San Francisco, Calif. San Francisco has a lot more dough and a lot of people who classify themselves as politically liberal; only 14 percent of the people who live there attend church. Sioux Falls is a rural, middle-class community in which half the folks are churchgoers. So which city gave more? The Sioux Falls folks won hands down. Stossel pointed out that the simple reason why is that liberal folks tend to believe the government should take care of the poor, whereas more religious folks tend to be big believers in giving their own time and money to help a variety of Charitable giving „ its an American tradition Tom PurcellThe theatrics surrounding government funding standoffs could be avoided if Washington politicians didnt have the budgeting skills of an Ole Miss frat boy. I am not the least bit concerned about the federal government shutting down over the spending bill to keep it running. A shutdown is not a problem „ I worry when the government is open. Dems are using DACA DreamersŽ funding as a shutdown tactic. They, and the permanent bureaucracy in D.C., obstruct Trump at every turn. I fully expect the four turkeys Trump pardoned at Thanksgiving to have their sentences overturned by a California Court of Appeals. There have been about 13 government shutdowns. The last one was in 2013 and no one noticed. The Deep StateŽ is so petulant that the feds took extra steps during that shutdown to post guards at open air National Parks to prevent citizens from walking through them. Two things again became apparent then: how little we need most of government, and how spiteful public servants can be when they do not get their funding. They fake falling down and playing hurt like a World Cup soccer player. During the last sequester, Obama even shut down White House tours. Tourism is the second most common reason people go to DC; number one is to beg for a government handout. Of course, members of Congress get their full pay during shutdowns, under the Americans with Nextto-No Abilities Act. Dont raise the debt limit. Let Congress live within its means like the rest of us. Think of it this way: If someone owed you lots of money, would you prefer that he be allowed to raise the credit limit on his credit card or forced to live on a budget? We have a $20 trillion debt, up from $10 trillion when Obama took office, and much of it is owed to China. All the while, Congress ping-pongs spending bills back and forth between the House and Senate. Heres what we know about ping-pong: Championships happen every four years and the Chinese always win. Why in the budget battle have there been no conversations about cutting government? Corker and Flake have tried to advance that novel idea and are now enemies of the stateŽ or, better said, enemies of the Deep State. The cruel Nancy Pelosi said that the government cannot cut any more.Ž Nancy will not rest until Democrats recapture the House or until she captures all 101 Dalmatians. Why not require every government agency to appear before Congress and define what it does, Another government shutdown showdown: Just shutter down Ron HartBy Andrea OSullivanReason.comThe left is in a veritable state of hysteria as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) moves to vote on Chairman Pais deregulatory Restoring Internet FreedomŽ (RIF) order on Dec. 14. Its gotten so bad that incensed supporters of so-called net neutralityŽ have taken to harassing commissioners children and even threatening to kill a congressman. Its a nasty state of affairs, and its one unfortunately driven by a lot of false rhetoric and outright fearmongering over how policy is actually changing. Telling people that a policy change will end the internet as we know itŽ or kill the internetŽ can agitate troubled people into doing crazy things. In truth, the Obama administration-era Open Internet OrderŽ (OIO) that the FCC is overturning has little to with net neutralityŽ at all. In fact, the OIO would still allow internet service providers (ISPs) to block content„to say nothing of the many nonISP tech companies that can and do openly suppress access to content. Furthermore, repealing the OIO does not mean that the principles of net neutralityŽ will not be upheld, nor that ISPs will be unregulated.Ž Rather, the RIF will rightly transfer oversight of ISPs to other regulatory bodies in an ex post fashion. One of the biggest misconceptions of the OIO saga is that it achieved net neutrality.Ž It didnt. While proponents like to spin a lot of rhetoric about treating all traffic equally,Ž the actual implementation of the Obama administrations regulations did nothing of the sort. As my Mercatus Center colleague Brent Skorup has tirelessly pointed out, the OIO did not require all internet actors„ranging from ISPs to content platforms to domain name registrars and everything else„to be content-blind and treat all traffic the same. Rather, it erected an awkward permissionand-control regime within the FCC that only affected a small portion of internet technology companies. Not even ISPs would be truly content-neutral under the OIO. Because of First Amendment concerns, the FCC could not legally prohibit ISPs from engaging in editorial curation. The U.S. Court of Appeals made this very clear in its 2016 decision upholding the OIO. ISPs that explicitly offer edited servicesŽ to its customers would be virtually free from OIO obligations. Its a huge loophole, and it massively undercuts any OIO proponents claims that they are supporting net neutrality.Ž But importantly, the OIO still allowed the vast majority of internet companies to filter and block away to their hearts content. Indeed, one could argue that content aggregators and search engines, like Facebook and Google, have proven to be much more draconian in their censorship of controversial but legal content than the ISPs over which so many agonize. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai made this very point last week at an R Street Institute event on the repeal. Major edge service providers like Google, Facebook, Reddit, and Twitter have made their opposition to OIO deregulation loud and clear to their user base. Some have displayed automatic messages on their front pages, urging visitors to take action and encourage others to do the same. Yet at the same time, these services engage in kinds of content blocking that they say broadband providers could possibly do. This hypocrisy is relevant for more than just ideological inconsistency. Its about economic power. By encouraging harsh regulation of ISPs that effectively controls the rates that major tech companies can be charged for bandwidth, these companies are engaging in a kind of regulatory capture. The second biggest No, the FCC isnt overturning net neutralitySee HART, E2 See OSULLIVAN, E2 See PURCELL, E2 

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** E2 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News Herald VIEWPOINTScharitable causes. Stossel found, in fact, that almost all the people who donated to the Salvation Army in Sioux Falls were churchgoers. And that churchgoers are four times more likely to give to charity than those who are not. Another interesting finding was that the people who give the most, as a percentage of their wealth, arent the richest Americans or even middle-class Americans „ theyre the folks on the lower end of the economic scale. They give almost 30 percent more of their income than anybody else. In any event, the holiday season is upon us, and it is the favorite time of the year for Americans to give to individuals and to the charities of our choice. Bolstered #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that now falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the giving season is off to a great start. On #GivingTuesday, more than 2.5 million individuals donated $274 million „ nearly $100 million more than last year. As I said, its the giving season, the best time of the year to be an American. Tom Purcell, author of Misadventures of a 1970s ChildhoodŽ and Wicked Is the Whiskey,Ž a Sean McClanahan mystery novel, both available at Amazon.com, is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. PURCELLFrom Page E1misconception about the OIO repeal is that consumers will simply be at the mercy of unscrupulous broadband service providers without recourse or protection. This has never been true, and will not be true under the RIF either. OIO supporters imagine a world where ISPs slice and dice internet access into tiered packages, similar to cable subscriptions. This misleading image is a popular one: It shows a hypothetical broadband package where consumers are forced to pay $10 for a HollywoodŽ package including YouTube and Hulu, and a $5 PlaygroundŽ offering access to Steam and World of Warcraft. Of course, no ISP has ever come close to proposing anything like this arrangement, but this scenario has curiously lodged itself as a chief anxiety of many net neutralityŽ supporters. Recently, this hypothetical fear metastasized into a seemingly real threat. None other than Tim Wu himself, the brains behind the concept of net neutrality,Ž shared a scary story about the dystopian world of Portuguese broadband provision, where ISPs had seemingly started to act more like cable companies. But there was a huge problem with this story, as an excellent post by Ben Thompson pointed out. That Portuguese telecom provider was not slicing and dicing the net for no reason, but rather was an offer for an extra 10 GB of access to a collection of apps on top of the existing family data plan for  25 a month, or about $30. These kinds of unhelpful hoaxes underscore the fears that net neutralityŽ rhetoric has instilled into the public. In general, people believe that the OIO repeal will usher in a world where ISPs can do whatever they want without having to answer to anyone. Of course, this was not true before the OIO was instituted in 2015, and it will be even less true under the RIF. The debate has never been over regulationŽ vs. no regulationŽ of ISPs. Rather, its a question of whether it is more appropriate for an oversight body to observe market activities and intervene when foul play is suspected, called ex post regulation,Ž or whether a beefed-up precautionary regulator should preemptively prohibit new service innovations until private bodies can prove them to be in the public interest, known as ex ante regulation.Ž The RIF will actually provide a more robust regulatory framework that then one that proceeded the OIO. It will transfer oversight of ISPs to the Federal Trade Commission, which has decades of experience ensuring consumer protection, privacy, and security. It will return to transparency rules established by the FCC in 2010, which would require broadband providers to disclose their network management practices, thereby cutting down on the potential for sneaky behavior. And most importantly, it would achieve these neutral networkŽ goals without erecting a Depression-era system of permission and control that is both costly and susceptible to corruption. The internet is important in our lives, and it is easy to see how people can get upset when they are told that a policy change will ruin it forever. But a brief examination of the facts shows no such threat, and in fact the RIF is what can actually preserve the internet that we all know and love. OSULLIVANFrom Page E1why it does it, and how much it costs? We then decide if we want to keep it. If whatever service it purports to do can be found in the Yellow Pages, I say shut that agency down. We have 800 military bases in 70 countries. We have 14 intel agencies who dont cooperate with each other or with Congressional subpoenas. Really? House Speaker Paul Ryan has a tough job. Marshalling Republicans is like giftwrapping an octopus. Libertarians wanted less war, less government and less debt. The evangelical wing of the party wanted to station U.S. troops at all gay weddings and any public restroom a transvestite might use. But you have to hand it to the Dems; they do what Pelosi and Schumer tell them to. They have not had a meaningful interparty debate since 1968. As Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan wields a big gavel. I hope the large gavel is him compensating for his smallŽ government. I feel for the Speaker. During Chuck Schumers whiny diatribes, Ryan looks like a man enduring an old ladys long story at a Walmart returns counter. If we shut down government, who will pay politicians like Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) sexual harassment settlements? In fairness to the iconŽ John Conyers, he was first elected in 1963 during the Johnson administration. Threats of government shutdowns will continue. Such standoffs have no easy off-ramps for either side; neither wants to be the first to blink. But Dems have the decided advantage, since Nancy Pelosi has not blinked since the 2013 sequester. When politicians head over a fiscal cliff,Ž I pull for gravity and a low tide. Its our fault. About $38 million will be spent just on the Alabama Senate race for a job that pays $174K a year. And we expect these folks to balance a budget? A syndicated op-ed humorist, award-winning author and TV/radio commentator, Ron may be reached at Ron@RonaldHart.com or Twitter @RonaldHart. HARTFrom Page E1 Its that sleeved elbow in the Time cover photo „ the one attached to an unidentified woman sitting to the right „ that magnifies the message. Five elegant women „ actress Ashley Judd, singer Taylor Swift, former Uber engineer Susan Fowler, Visa lobbyist Adama Iwu and Mexican agricultural worker Isabel Pascual „ are pictured on the cover in all of their fierce glory. That elbow, though. Shes the woman just out of view but not out of sight. Shes the stand-in for every person who has feared ruin „ or worse „ if he or she were to speak out against a harasser, abuser or predator. Shes a young hospital worker who had flown in from Texas,Ž the Time cover story reads. She too is a victim of sexual harassment but was there anonymously, she said, as an act of solidarity to represent all those who could not speak out.Ž She is all of us. Im not one to wait with bated breath for Time magazines annual bequest. But this year was different, starting last month, after Donald Trump claimed he had declined the magazines request to photograph and interview him because editors would only say he probablyŽ would be this years selection. That was a lie, as Time confirmed. Of course it was. We know to expect obvious lies from the president of the United States. After Time released its shortlist in advance of the announcement, I not only cared about who would make the cover. I dared to hope. I first heard about it on Wednesday, right after I entered the Kent State building where I teach journalism to the next generation of my profession. I stepped off the elevator, and a male student rushed up. Have you heard about Times cover?Ž Who is it?Ž I said, bracing myself. He smiled. Me, too.Ž #MeToo. They are The Silence Breakers,Ž Time declared, the thousands of people across the world who have come forward with their experiences of sexual harassment and assault.Ž If ever there was a moment for us to believe we have changed „ as women and as a country „ this is it. Thank you, Time magazine, for this paragraph: Discussions of sexual harassment in polite company tend to rely on euphemisms: harassment becomes inappropriate behavior, assault becomes misconduct, rape becomes abuse. Were accustomed to hearing those softened words, which downplay the pain of the experience. Thats one of the reasons why the Access Hollywood tape that surfaced in October 2016 was such a jolt. The language used by the man who would become Americas 45th President, captured on a 2005 recording, was, by any standard, vulgar. Donald Trump has never bothered to clean up his act. Why should we do it for him? It offends some readers, editors explain to me, over and over, when they soften the language in my columns. Its unnecessary. People know what you mean. But who exactly in the public needs this sort of protection? Dear reader, if you are one of those offended, let me make clear: I hate that our president talks and acts this way. For women and girls everywhere, you cant imagine how much I hate that this is what he thinks of you. Once upon a time „ a little more than a year ago, to be precise „ millions of women and the men who love us never thought this country would elect a man who talks and acts this way. Surely, we are better than this, we told ourselves, our friends and our daughters, nieces and granddaughters. Surely, our country loves us more than this. We said this, over and over. On election night, we found out otherwise. It was as if millions of our fellow Americans couldnt hear us. OK then, we said. Message received. And now everything has changed. We, to be precise. We „ the victims of harassment, assault and rape, as well as the people who love us „ have changed. Can you hear us now? Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and professional in residence at Kent State Universitys school of journalism.Time magazine gets it right: Weve changed Connie Schultz 

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** The News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 E3 VIEWPOINTS ANOTHER VIEWIn recent years, attempts to strengthen enforcement of Floridas law against texting while driving unfortunately have reached dead ends in the Legislature. This week, though, the effort gained a strong hand on the steering wheel that hopefully will bring it home: House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Although Florida has prohibited texting while driving since 2013, it is one of only four states that makes it merely a secondary offense, which means police must stop drivers for a different reason before ticketing them for texting. It deserves to be a primary offense just like the states seat-belt law, where officers can pull you over if they see you arent buckled up. Its not surprising then that although Florida had nearly 50,000 distracted driving crashes in 2016, and 233 deaths, police issued fewer than 1,400 tickets for texting while driving. Indeed, in 2016 EverQuote collected data on 20 million trips and 230 million miles driven with its EverDrive app and found that Florida drivers ranked second-worst in the nation (behind Louisiana) for being distracted while behind the wheel (that includes not only texting but also talking on the phone, eating, applying makeup and other multi-tasking no-nos). Last year, Corcoran sat on the sidelines while the latest bills aimed at elevating texting while driving to a primary offense once again veered into a ditch. Wednesday, though, he announced that he was backing a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, who was injured in a 1996 crash that killed her twin sister along with four other teenagers; and Rep. Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa. The new bill is a variation of one already filed in the House by Slosberg, and in the Senate by Keith Perry, a Gainesville Republican. Under Corcorans proposal, texting while driving becomes a primary offense. A first-time violation would carry a $30 fine (up from $20) plus court costs, for a total penalty of up to $108, and subsequent violations within five years would be subject to a $60 fine plus court costs, totaling $158. A violation resulting in a crash also would add six points to the drivers record, whereas the current law adds none. The bill will include a provision that prevents police from searching a drivers cell phone without a warrant, and drivers could not be detained while authorities seek a court order. Black lawmakers are among those who have raised concerns about the new law being used to pull over AfricanAmerican drivers as a pretext for police to conduct searches. The American Civil Liberties Union has cited 2014 data that found that black motorists in Florida were nearly twice as likely as whites to be stopped for seat-belt violations. (The ACLU report noted that differences in seatbelt-wearing behavior between black and white people do not explain the racial disparities in ticketing.) Protecting civil liberties must be part of any expansion of police power, even when that expansion is warranted given the increasing threat distracted driving poses to public safety. Corcoran may be guilty of jumping out in front of the parade: A broad coalition of groups representing law enforcement organizations, parents, doctors, businesses and others has emerged this year to lobby harder for putting more teeth into the texting-while-driving law. If so, thats smart politics on the speakers part. He is a much-needed and powerful ally in the fight against distracted driving.OUR VIEWTexting bill gains a powerful allyOfficials in Catalonia, Spains richest and most highly industrialized region, whose capital is Barcelona, recently held a referendum in which there was a 92 percent vote in favor of independence from Spain. The Spanish authorities opposed the referendum and claimed that independence is illegal. Catalans are not the only Europeans seeking independence. Some Bavarian people are demanding independence from Germany, while others demand greater autonomy. Germanys Federal Constitutional Court ruled: In the Federal Republic of Germany ... states are not masters of the constitution. ... Therefore, there is no room under the constitution for individual states to attempt to secede. This violates the constitutional order.Ž Germany has done in Bavaria what Spain and Italy, in its Veneto region, have done; it has upheld the integrity of state borders. There is an excellent article written by Joseph E. Fallon, a research associate at the UK Defence Forum, titled The Catalan Referendum, regional pressures, the EU, and the Ghosts of Eastern EuropeŽ (http://tinyurl. com/y8dnj6s6). Fallon writes that by doing what its doing in Bavaria, Berlin is violating international law on national self-determination. It denies to Bavaria what it granted to the 19 states that seceded from Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union. In fact, Germany rushed to be first to recognize the independence of Slovenia and Croatia.Ž The secessionist movements in Spain, Germany and Italy have encountered resistance and threats from the central governments, and in Catalonias case, secessionist leaders have been jailed. The central governments of Spain, Germany and Italy have resisted independence despite the fact that they are signatories to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which holds that all peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.Ž Fallon notes the hypocrisy of Spain, Germany and Italy, as well as the entire European Union. Back in 1991, the EC „ the precursor to the EU „ issued its conditions for recognizing the unilateral declarations of independence by states seceding from Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union.Ž Fallon argues that these same guidelines should be applied to the states of Catalonia, Bavaria and Veneto. Catalonia, Bavaria and Veneto are relatively prosperous jurisdictions in their countries. They feel that what they get from the central governments is not worth the taxes they pay. Each wants the central government off its back. They think they could be far more prosperous on their own. Some of the motivation for secessionist movements in Europe is similar to the motivation found in the Confederacys independence movement of the early 1860s. Throughout most of our nations history, the only sources of federal revenue were excise taxes and tariffs. In the 1830s, the North used its power in Congress to push through massive tariffs to fund the government. During the 1850s, tariffs amounted to 90 percent of federal revenue. The Southern states were primarily producers of agricultural products, which they exported to Europe. In return, they imported manufactured goods. These tariffs fell much harder upon the export-dependent South than they did upon the more insular North. In 1859, Southern ports paid 75 percent of federal tariff revenue. However, the majority of the tariff revenue generated was spent on projects that benefited the North. Tariffs being a contributing cause of the Civil War is hardly ever mentioned. Using the abolition of slavery as an excuse for a war that took the lives of 620,000 Americans confers greater moral standing for the Union. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.Independence hypocrisy abroad rings familiar tune ONLY ONLINETOP 5 VIEWED VIDEOS1: Fat squirrel steals pricey good from delivery 2: High speed chase ends with wreck 3: BCSO seeks help IDing robbery suspect 4: Christmas in Lynn Haven 5: Holiday swimTOP 10 MOST READ STORIES1: Teen slain, 4 arrested in PCB shooting 2: Possum breaks into liquor store, gets drunk 3: One dead, suspect in custody in PCB shooting 4: New charges “ led in PCB shooting 5: Panhandle residents stack up Lottery wins 6: BCSO: Woman mailed narcotics to inmate 7: Small chance of snow Friday 8: Parker man charged with sex with minor 9: Car hits Lynn Haven City Hall 10: Washington County woman shoots husband over affair WRITE TO US: Letters should not exceed 300 words and include the writers name, address and phone number for veri“ cation. Letters may be edited for clarity and brevity. Guest columns of up to 600 words may be submitted as well. Write: Letters to the editor, The News Herald, 501 W. 11th St., Panama City, FL 32401 Email: pcnhletters@pcnh.com. GET INVOLVEDFLORIDA LEGISLATURERep. Brad Drake Chipola College, Administration Building, Room 186, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446-1701; 850-718-0047; brad.drake@my” oridahouse.gov Rep. Jay Trumbull 455 Harrison Ave., Suite A, Panama City, FL 32401; District Of“ ce: 850-9146300; Jay.Trumbull@my” oridahouse.gov Sen. George Gainer Tallahassee Of“ ce, 302 Senate Of“ ce Building, 404 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399; (850) 487-5002 Sen. Bill Montford 208 Senate Of“ ce Building, 404 S. Monroe St., Room 210, Tallahassee, FL 32399; 850-487-5003 Sen. Doug Broxson 418 West Garden St., Room 403, Pensacola, FL 32502, (850) 595-1036 Gov. Rick Scott The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399; 850-488-4441; rick.scott@eog.my” orida.comU.S. CONGRESSRep. Neal Dunn U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20501; 202-225-5235; dunn.house.gov; Panama City Of“ ce, 840 W. 11th St., Suite 2250, Panama City, FL 32401; 850-785-0812 Rep. Matt Gaetz U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20501; 202-225-4136, gaetz.house.gov; Pensacola Of“ ce, 4300 Bayou Blvd., Suite 13, Pensacola, FL 32503 Sen. Bill Nelson U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20501; 202-224-5274; billnelson.senate.gov Sen. Marco Rubio U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20501; 202-224-3041; rubio.senate.gov Law enforcement investigates a shooting at 79 West apartments. Law enforcement investigated a possible shooting at 79 West apartments on Monday and an abandoned vehicle near Island Cove ct. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD] Walter Williams 

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** E4 Sunday, December 10, 2017 | The News HeraldSend Scrapbook photos with a brief description and identi“ cation of those pictured to pcnhnews@pcnh.com with ScrapbookŽ in the subject line. Inclusion is at editors discretion. SCRAPBOOK Varsity Spirit AllAmericansWomens Civic Club of Panama City BeachAbby Wynkoop and Emberly Dennis from Mowat Middle School in Lynn Haven were two of over 500 elementary, junior high, and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that represented Varsity Spirit in the 2017 Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Abby and Emberly performed with the Varsity Spirit All-Americans in an one-of-a-kind preparade performance through Disneys Magic Kingdom Park on Thanksgiving Day. Besides enjoying a trip to Orlando, All-Americans have the opportunity to meet cheerleaders and dancers from across the nation and enjoy the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort parks. The individuals invited to perform in the parade are a part of a select group of cheerleaders and dancers chosen as All-Americans during Varsity Spirit summer camps across the country. AllAmericans are selected via tryout based on either superior cheerleading or dance skills at camps operated by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), National Cheerleaders Association (UDA), or National Dance Alliance (NDA). Only the top 10 percent of the cheerleaders and dancers from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to march in the holiday parade. The Womens Civic Club of Panama City Beach recently celebrated its 50 years of continuous service to the Panama City Beach community. The celebration included many current, past and future members, as well as many supporters of the club. Pictured are past and current presidents of the club who were able to attend. From left, standing, are Elaine Lichtenberger, Connie Peterson, Lorraine Odom, Mugsy Parens, Nan VandenBerg, Janet Roan, Gayle Oberst, Kay Vider and Cheri Leistner; seated is Frances Hundley. The Womens Civic Club of PCB is a non-pro“ t organization that supports many charities and organizations in the Panama City Beach community. Further information on the club, as well as membership information, is available at www.wccpcb.org. The Pilot Club of Panama City sponsors four Anchor Clubs in Bay County at Arnold, Bay, Mosley, and Rutherford high schools. Within their respective clubs,the members learn leadership skills and learn about giving back to the community through their many projects. Each year, Anchor Club members also participate in their homecoming parade. Anchor Clubs take part in paradesAnchor Club members from Arnold High School include Peyton Shelton, president, and Lauren Kasztelan, vice president. LEFT: Rebecca Espanola, president of Bay High Schools Anchor Club, participates in the schools homecoming parade. ABOVE: Mosley High School Anchor Club members Brooke Davis, president, and Matthew Lewis participate in the homecoming parade. Rutherford High School Anchor Club members Alexis Alvis, director, and Sarah Jane Montgomery, treasurer, represent the club in the schools parade. U.S. Air Force Airman Trinity M. King graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.King, the daughter of Jennifer M. and Robert A. King of Alford,is a 2017 graduate of Chipley High School.King completes basic training Sons of the American RevolutionFlorida Society Sons of the American Revolution Panama City Chapter meets at 11:30 a.m. every third Monday of the month, at PoFolks, 989 W. 15th St. in Panama City. Interested males ages 19 and older are welcome to visit and bring their spouse. From left, are Vice President William Zehner, Secretary and Chaplain Walter Sherman, WWII Veteran Charles Humphries, President and Registrar DeCody Marble and Treasurer Victor Johnson. On Nov. 20, Panama City Chapter SAR President DeCody Brad Marble received his 20th and 21st national level approved supplements from acting Chapter Registrar Walter Sherman. Marble is a recognized descendant of 22 American Revolutionary Patriots by the National Society. 

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CLASSIFIEDSThe News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 F F 1 1 Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! NF-1175249 TOP TEN AGENTS FOR NOVEMBER C O M M A N D E R R E A L T Y I N C COMMANDER REALTY, INC. C 2 1 C o m m a n d e r c o m € C21Commander.com € 8 5 0 7 6 9 8 3 2 6 850-769-8326 Shani LeeREALTOR Kristy WoliverREALTOR Barbara McCormickREALTOR Jessica AlbrittonREALTOR Kathy Fabian BrustREALTOR Je NaumanREALTOR Sarah SteversonREALTOR Brenda RogersREALTOR Charlie CommanderREALTOR Cain McNeilREALTOR OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1:30 4:00 PM 1910 C OUNTRY CLUB DR € LYNN HAVEN NORTH ON HWY 77FROM PC MALL, RIGHT ON 9TH, FOLLOW TO THE FORK IN THE ROAD, GO LEFT IN TO PCC, 1910 ON YOUR LEFT. Hosted by Shani Lee, Realtor MLS#660560$359,000 -Waterfront Panama Country Club! -3BR/3BA Beautifully Upgraded! -Oversized Master w/Bay views -Deck with Swim Spa 3695 CEDAR PARK DR € P ANAMA CITY From Panama City Mall travel North on Hwy 231 for Approximately 3.5 Miles, Turn Right on Pipeline Rd, go 1/2 mile to Cedar Parkentrance will be on your right. Hosted by Lennell Johnson, Realtor MLS#660628$255,000 -4/2 NEW Construction -All Brick Fabulous Price! -All the Amenities -Close to Tyndall & Beach 1104 E 3RD ST € P ANAMA CITY From Cove Blvd and fourth st, west on Fourth Street, South on Palo Alto, east on 3 Street. Hosted by Victor Jed, Realtor MLS#665571$142,900 -4BR/2BA in the Cove -Fenced Back Yard -Large Family Room -Covered Patio, Shed FEATURED LISTINGS 10343 E CO HWY 30A #315 € INLET BEACH 11483 FRONT BEACH RD #707 € PCB 11807 FRONT BEACH RD #1406 € PCB 4316 BYLSMA CIR € PANAMA CITY 4938 BAY AVE € YOUNGSTOWN 4051 BROOK STONE DR € PANAMA CITY 114 GARDENIA ST € PCB 120 N SAN SOUCI € PANAMA CITY 19414 BRANDON RD € FOUNTAIN 4836 CHEROKEE HEIGHTS RD € PANAMA CITY 3724 PIPELINE RD € PANAMA CITY 2010 GERALO LN € LYNN HAVEN 631 LAUREL CT € PCB 1815 GEORGIA CT € LYNN HAVEN 611 BAY AVE € PANAMA CITY 2103 AVENSONG LN B5 € PANAMA CITY 7343 CLAUDIAS WAY € PANAMA CITY 6441 OAKSHORE DR € PANAMA CITY 9312 SUMMER CIR € PANAMA CITY 513 N LAKEWOOD DR € PANAMA CITY $649,900 3BR/2BA 1,314 SF MLS#662564 $379,000 2BR/2BA 1,366 SF MLS#659681 $289,000 2BR/2BA 1,135 SF MLS#662907 $249,900 3BR/2BA 1,681 SF MLS#665375 $244,900 3BR/2BA 1,568 SF MLS#664452 $242,500 4BR/2BA 1,804 SF MLS#665091 $225,000 3BR/2BA 1,368 SF MLS#665377 $219,900 4BR/2BA 1,456 SF MLS#663710 $215,000 3BR/2BA 2,040 SF MLS#665135 $212,500 4BR/2BA 1,900 SF MLS#663510 $189,900 3BR/2BA 1,368 SF MLS#665361 $169,900 3BR/2BA 1,320 SF MLS#665221 $169,900 2BR/1.5BA 972 SF MLS#665560 $149,900 3BR/2BA 1,152 SF MLS#665671 $144,900 3BR/1BA 1,518 SF MLS#665355 $139,900 2BR/2.5BA 1,253 SFMLS#665641 $116,000 3BR/2BA 1,624 SF MLS#665505 $95,000 2BR/2.5BA 1,284 SF MLS#665153 $90,000 3BR/1.5BA 1,125 SFMLS#662105 $199,000 4BR/2BA 2,100 SF MLS#665001 

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Tyndall Pkwy Panama City, FL 32404850-785-1581 Please contact us or visit our website for a complete list of our available rentals. Se habla Espanol.~410 Sanders Lane 3/1 $950 6700 Oakshore Drive #106 2/2 $950 2515 Beech St Unit C 2/1.5 $950 111 S. Charlene Drive 3/2 $1095 233 Sand Oak Blvd 3/2.5 $1475 2930 Allison Ave 3/2 $1500 14204 Millcole Ave 3/2 $1500 424 E. Beach Drive 2/2.5 $1700 218 Hugh omas Drive 5/2 $1850 1306 Vermont Ave 4/3 $2200NF-1175275 SMITH & ASSOCIATESPROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF BAY COUNTY INC. 13510C Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach Bay County'sFull TimeProperty Management Company Serving Bay County for over 30 years Call us today for a FREE no obligation Rental Analysis 850-215-RENT (7368) www.smithrentsbaycounty.com We will put you in your place!NF-1168391 850-215-9942429 S. Tyndall Pkwy.BlueHeronRealtyPC.com | blueheronrealty@att.net BLUE HERON REALTY Property Management Services* No Set-Up or Leasing Fees *Long Term Residential Rentals 35 years experience sales, listings and rental management Serving Panama City € Tyndall AFB Area Lynn Haven € Panama City Beach NF-1175239 C a l l 8 5 0 2 4 9 7 3 5 5 € T o l l F r e e 8 8 8 8 3 6 8 5 5 1 Call 850-249-7355 € Toll Free 888-836-8551 $129,000 801 Reese Dr3BR/2BA mobile home on 2.13 acres, pole barn and a private pond $179,500 Continental Condo #502completely renovated 1BR/1BA gulf front condo, furnished $499,500 Gulf Crest #4073BR/2BA gulf front condo with wrap-a-round balcony, new tile & carpet N e w L i s t i n g s New Listings*These properties are either Sold or Under Contract $89,500 2434 Valley Oak Ct3BR/2BA mobile home, screened porch, two car garage, near school $138,900 2019 Frankford Ave3BR/2BA renovated St. Andrews home, parquet oors, new kitchen $319,900 1229 Huntington Ridge Rd4BR/3BA home in Lynn Haven, granite, built-ins, screened lanai $325,000 264 Sukoshi Drwaterfront 3BR/2.5BA home with new dock and bay and gulf access $448,900 7000 Paul Conrad Drcustom built 3BR/2BA Deerpoint Lake home with dock, workshopNF-1175286 P r i c e R e d u c t i o n s Price Reductions $269,500 124 Cottonwood Circustom built 3BR/2.5BA Woodrun home, freshly painted, FL room Now Accepting Donations for Christmas for CrittersŽ Every year, the Scott Ingraham Real Estate Group collects donations for the homeless pets housed in Bay County shelters/animal rescues. We are accepting food, treats, toys, blankets, towels, beds, cat litter and monetary donations. Please drop your gifts off at our of ces at 9722D Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 or give us a call and well pick them up! Please add these furry and feathered friends to your holiday gift list! U n d e r C o n t r a c t / S o l d Under Contract/Sold*These properties are either Sold or Under Contract OFFICE1000 sq ft. warehouse space $400 per month, first and last plus a $500 refundable deposit. 3022 Stanford Rd. Panama City txt FL83289 to 56654 PROMENADE MALLFt. Beach Rd 868 sq ft.1664 sq ft.2532 sq ft.spaces for lease! For information call owner/broker Don Nations @ 850-814-4242Txt FL70291 to 56654 Large loft apt on Massalina Bayou w/dock, big backyard, porch, all utilities incl./ furnishd, walking distance to downtown. Single person & No pets (850) 784-1127Text FL85907 to 56654 Publisher’s NoticeAll real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on a equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. PCB: 3904 Ocean ViewDr. 2bd/1ba. $230/wk. incl all util. No pets! No dep! Call (850) 258-1889 Waterfront 3 br2 ba, 2 story home, boat dock, fenced yard, carport, large decks, East PCB. No pets or smoking $1295 month. Boat slips also avail for rent starting at $125/mo. CALL 303-4611 3 br, 2 bath Brick, CH&A, No pets! $925/mo Call 871-4827 Text FL76296 to 56654 Callaway: 2br 1ba, W/D, $650 +dep. No pets. Call 785-7341 or 814-3211 Text FL85124 to 56654 Springfield: 3 bd/2 ba, $975/mo + dep. 2 miles from Walmart 785-7341 or 814-3211 Text FL74535 to 56654 St Andrews3bd/1ba All appl., fenced yard, avail., Dec. 1st. Showing now! $1050 No Smokers, Small Dog Ok! Call (850) 276-4363 Text FL85635 to 56654 Share 2bd/1ba house 5mins from TAFB $150 per wk. w/$200 deposit. Call (850) 348-6420 Springfield 2BR/2BA, CH&A, dishwasher, W/D incl, very private. $525/mo. 850-624-1997 Text FL85817 to 56654 ! ! ! Sell It Today!I BUYHOUSESPretty or Ugly763-7355ibuyhousesprettyorugly.comText FL75823 to 56654 Cove 3br/2ba Lg Brick HomeAll electric, remod. & hardwood floors. Landsc. Spacious backyard workshop. (850) 832-4590. Text FL84867 to 56654 I Buy Houses!$$$$ Cash Paid! $$$ Please Call: 770-480-4420 Dolphin Bay Gated Community$269K-MLS 662884 801 JR Arnold Ct Corner lot located in Dolphin Bay Gated Community! Lowest price in the area! Holli Persall ,Realtor ERA Neubauer Real Estate 850 866-8195 Waterfront Home 1211 Venetian Way WATERFRONT Beautiful home on 2 lots, 3bd/3ba, 2,500sq.ft. on the water! $349,500. Call Laird Hitchcock (850) 866-2158 txt FL83503 to 56654 4/2, furnished, waterfront, pool, $295k Income producing 850-234-0661 Text FL77672 to 56654 Restaurant Front Beach RoadFully furnished,ready to open, For Lease/Sale 4,000 sq ft Promenade Mall Call Owner/Broker Don Nations (850) 814-4242 WAREHOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 2700 sq ft Warehouse across from Walmart @ 211 Business Park Dr. No Improvements. Call (979) 575 9371 WATERFRONT FSBOBoth sides of Bear Creek 42+ acres. 3/2 trailer, large metal building, pond, etc. $325,000. 896-3538. WATERFRONT50 Ft on the Lagoon Boat Dock and lift 8008 South Lagoon PCB, FL 32408 NEW CONSTRUCTION 4 BR/4.5 Baths Energy Efficient. Call Cynthia Luster Coastal Property Services 850-691-7927 Spot Advertising works! Buy it! Classified. Make your move to the medium that’s your number one source of information about homes for sale! For all your housing needs consult Classified when it’s time to buy, it’s the resource on which to rely. SELL ALL YOUR ITEMSthrough classified.CALL 747-5020 These tiny ads sell, hire, rent and inform for thousands of families each week.Let a little Classified ad do a big job for you. The News Herald Classified 747-5020 SELL ALL YOUR ITEMS through classified.CALL 747-5020 

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CLASSIFIEDSThe News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 F F 3 3 Cindy Armstrong, REALTOR(850) 303-3477 € www.cindysellspcb.com NF-1181210 7318 S. LAGOON $ 6 9 9 9 9 0 0 € MLS# 659671AMAZING! Boat Lovers Dream Home on Grand Lagoon. Dock, Lift and a place to clean those large sh. Beautifully Updated Large 3BR/4BA w/ 2 car garage. Fully Equipped Updated Kitchen with new granite counters, Updated Baths, appliances, ooring, windows, roof, water heater, deck, dock, this list goes on and on. A must see. Directions: From West on Thomas Dr, Right on Walnut (Mr. Surf), Left on Sunset, Right on Wand, Left on South Lagoon. Home is on the Right on Grand Lagoon. Hosted by Michael Courson OPEN HOUSE 1:00 4:00 Rare to nd Three bedroom / Three bathroom. Watercrest Condominium has a Beautiful new look with many updates. This Condo has Two Master Bedrooms Gulf Front with Balcony Access and Gorgeous Views. Gulf Front Views from Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. Community o ers: Tennis, Fitness Room, Clubhouse, Pools, Hot Tub and Tiki Bar. PRICE REDUCED 6201 THOMAS DRIVE-WATERCREST $364,000 MLS# 661448 Location!!! Wonderful Tidewater Beach Resort A plan! Gulf front, Beautifully Furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath is one of the largest two bedrooms on the Beach. Excellent amenities including 2 tropical pools, indoor pool, tness center, covered parking, restaurant, lounge, movie theater and tiki bar.16819 FRONT BEACH RD #1708 TIDEWATER $354,900 MLS# 659873 This home is neat as a pin. Located in desirable Lynn Haven. Large eat in kitchen, extra large dining-living room combo. Living room has vaulted ceiling and replace. Master has vaulted ceilings, his and hers closets and master bath has double vanity. Two additional bedrooms with double door closets and full bath. Screened in porch that leads to a large fenced in yard with 10x14 shed! 2 car garage. 2307 MINNESOTA AVE $210,000 MLS# 665670 Highpoint/Deerpoint Area. 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Mobile home on large 105x120 Lot. Extras have been added: Florida Room, Sunroom and Large back Porch. Close to Deerpoint Lake. Needing some TLC to make this a place to call Home. PRICE REDUCED 5126 HALSEY CIR $45,000 MLS# 656861 St. Andrews Condominium, within walking distance to numerous restaurants, St. Andrews Marina and Oaks by the Bay Park. Fully Furnished Bay Front 2BR/2BA condo is a great place to call home! Magni cent views of the bay from your living area as well as master bedroom! Harbour Village has so many great amenities including pool, terrace garden complete with grill and gazebo, gym and clubhouse.HARBOUR VILLAGE AT HISTORIC ST ANDREWS $299,900 MLS# 647670 Prime Commercial Property Corner of Hwy 79 and I-10. 1.1 acre adjacent to the Wa e House. Highly Visible.BONIFAY LOT $225,000 MLS# 640313 PUT THIS ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST NF-1181209 Pr e em m i e r P Pr op p e er ti e e es o o f B Ba a y Co o un ty y L LL C C 850-819-5291 Barbara Stevens Broker/Owner DELWOOD ESTATES... 1025 W. 19th St. Unit 1-C. 2/1.5 with approx. 1,364 SF. $1,100/MO BAYSIDE ESTATES... 644 Florida Ave. Unit E. 3/2.5 with approx. 2,300 SF. Waterfront. $1,700/MOST. ANDREW’S HARBOR... 1301 Beck Ave. Unit 36...1/1. Waterview. $875/MO Accepting new listings! FOR LEASE NF-1181207 Southern Style Cove Pointe 4 Bedroom / 4.5 Bath Home offers many luxuries including fully covered front and side porches with beautiful views of Watson Bayou. Directions: South on Cove Blvd, Left on 3rd St follow to entrance of Cove Pointe, Left into subdivision, Right at round a bout, Home on the Left. Robbie Hughes, Broker Manager 850-832-8990 NF-1181208 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM 1173 COVE POINTE DR € PANAMA CITY $589,000 MLS #664071 WATERFRONT 1275 Capri Drive$309,900Spectacular views from this 3BD, 2.5BA townhome on open water. Dock, lg. deck, spa, new kitchen, SS appliances, new master bath and half bath. Granite counters throughout. Vaulted great room, metal roof, 2 car garage. MLS# 659881 Call Marilyn at 850-319-4036 NF-1168465 

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CLASSIFIEDSF F 4 4 Sunday, December 10, 2017| The News Herald Won’t you join us?Visit our sales office to get all the news and information about new homes in SweetBay. Call 844-35-SWEET It’s beautiful outside. Feels like the perfect day for a bayfront run after walking the kids to school—and treating them to poolside popsicles when they get out. SweetBay is a new master-planned community in Panama City, Florida with miles of coastline to get in touch with nature and neighbors. Our bayfront village will foster a healthy lifestyle we like to call, “relaxed living with a dash of Southern charm.” It’s a friendly neighborhood with everything you need just a short walk away. Academy Park, our first neighborhood, features University Academy (UA)—a free public K-6 charter school, with expansion plans to 8th grade. UA placed 1st in the district based on 2014 state standard scores. And our location is an easy drive to nearby universities, hospitals, military bases, and many other work centers. A community of new & custom homesites now open in Panama City, Florida. Now Open NF-1175293 Sign-onbonuses CompetitiveSalary Health&Dental Benets 401(K)Plan ShiftDierentialsEOE,Drug-Free Workplace Fo rafulllistingvisitw ww .ba ymedic al .or gThisWeeksHotJobs:€Pharmacist…PRN €RegisteredNurse-ERBayMedicalCenter SacredHeartHealthSystem 615NorthBonitaAve PanamaCity,FL32401 Fax:(850)747-6443 € € NF-1173794 € RN-New Grad € RN-Exp ED € Medical Tech IIBay Medical Sacred Heart FREEHand VacWith every Sand Machine Sold!Now until Christmas with this ad. While quantities last!Vacuum Center36054 Emerald Coast Pkwy 850-269-0505 vacuumcenterdestin.com Immediate OpeningsFirst Florida Bank is seeking a Branch Manager and a Financial Service Representative (Teller) for its upcoming Panama City location. To view full job posting and apply on line, please visit the Careers page of our website at www .FirstFlorida.bank Resumes can also be faxed to Jennifer Brown at (850) 269-0661 Landscape Laborers5 temp, FTpos. Work period: 2/15/18-12/15/18. AARK Enterprises, Inc, Vernon, FL. Email: info@aarkenterprises.com Duties: Operate and perform required daily maintenance for the following equipment: tractors; rotary cutters; zero-turn mowers; power trimmers, edgers, and blowers; chainsaws and various hand tools. Job duties include: mow, trim, and litter pick up and debris removal along interstate and state highways including both inner cities and rural areas, which can occur in water up to waist deep; edging and power sweep in inner city and outlying areas; vegetation encroachment on highways requiring chainsaw and hand work. Min 35 hrs/wk, M-F, Saturdays as needed, 7:30AM-4PM. No min education, 4 mons exp in landscape or highway vegetation maintenance req’d. Must be proficient in cab tractor and rotary cutter operation. Able to obtain driver’s license. Must be able to lift 80 lbs. Must be able to work for long hours on feet, on slopes, and in hot weather conditions. Employer provided daily transp to and from worksites in Washington, Bay, and Calhoun counties, FL. Base Pay: $11.80/hr, OTmay be avail at $17.70/hr. OThours vary. Single workweek used to compute wages due. Workers paid bi-weekly. Optional housing available at a rate of $250/month, to be deducted from pay. Post-employment drug testing may be used based upon the employer’s “reasonable suspicion” of an employee’s drug use. Employer will make all deductions from the worker’s paycheck required by law. If the worker completes 50% of work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for transportation and subsistence from place of recruitment to place of work. Upon completion of work contract or where worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for worker’s reasonable costs of return transp and subsistence back home or to place the worker originally departed to work, except where worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer or where employer has appropriately reported a worker’s voluntary abandonment of employment. The amount of transp payment or reimbursement will equal the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence provided at a rate of at least $12.07/day during travel to a max of $51.00/day with receipts. H2B Workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (except passport fees). Employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, uniforms, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job, and guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least  of the workdays in each 12 wk period of total employment period. Please inquire about the job opportunity or send applications directly to the nearest FL State Workforce agency located at 4636 Hwy 90 East, Ste E, Marianna, FL32446, Ph: 850-633-4419 or the job service office nearest you, or email resumes to info@aarkenterprises.com Northwest Florida Beaches International Airporthas the following positions available: Airport Operations Center Specialist Firefighter Police OfficerPlease visit www .iflybeaches.com For further information. Recreation Vacancies Navy BaseWe have several openings in our Morale, Welfare & Recreation Dept. To assist with fitness, recreational and social activities, to provide counter assistance and assist in the maintenance and upkeep of recreation facilities and equipment. For more info on all openings, call 235-5737. See full details and apply online at www .navymwrpanamacity .com/jobs. District ManagerThe News Herald has an opening for District Manager; The District Manager oversees independent distributors in the delivery of newspapers to subscribers within a defined geographical area. Individuals will handle route management aspects such as audits, analysis, and contract negotiations. Prior newspaper experience in circulation as well as a management background is preferred. Must be able to evaluate current and prospective Independent Contractors and provide feedback and a course of action: Basic computer skills (Excel. Word) a must. Must own and operate a motor vehicle. Must have valid Florida Drivers License, proof of car insurance, and must successfully complete a background check. Must have ability to read and understand a road map and must be able to work a very flexible schedule. Excellent benefits, drug-free workplace, EOE • Hiring Requirements: Drug Testing/ Screening, Background Checks, Reference Checks  Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent  Requires a Drivers License: Yes, Operator License  Pay Comments: DOE (Depends of Experience)  Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Vision, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, 401K, Retirement/Pension, Uniform Allowance. Excellent benefits, drug-free workplace, EOE. Send resume to sfristoe@pcnh.com or fill out application @ 501 W 11th St. Panama City No phone calls. Lost Solid Black Cat about 3 yrs old, has 1 clipped ear, lost at Mowat Highlands, Offering $300 Reward, Call (850)890-4868 Found!Chihuahua-Brown & tan female. Near Cherry St & Seneca, behind Burger King. Call (850) 890-1264. Alternative To BoardingHouse N PetSitting Svs. Licensed and Bonded. Call (850) 265-0278 Frenchton Puppies, 3 female 2 male, 7 weeks old. Ready Dec. 15th Call (850) 319-8290 Male Boxer, 18mo old, neutered. 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Apply in Person at 5551 North Lagoon Drive. EOE, Drug Free Work Place. Experienced Office AssistantFor busy medical practice. Fax resumes to: 850-763-1477 Live in Home Care Giver / Needed for an Elderly Person! Serious Inquiries & must pass background check for more info please Call: (228) 213-2095 Managers Wantedupscale retail/food establishment. 30A area. Please send resumes to generalmanager30A@g mail.com Now HiringScipio Creek Marina is seeking a certified experienced marine outboard mechanic to work in our family friendly marina. We will train individual as needed in order for them to become forklift certified. Applicant must be willing to work weekends. We are located at: Scipio Creek Marina, 301 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320, 850-653-8030 Pest ControlFamily owned and operated. FT, benefits Drug free workplace. Apply in person Davis Exterminators, 2153 Frankford Ave, PC $2999-NEW METAL ROOF for the Doublewide!! (up to 28x60) Licensed & Insured. 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(850) 693-6075 Text FL84446 to 56654 ACLASSIC TOUCH An Honest Person To Clean Your Home, Office Or Condo, Lic/Ins, 18yrs exp, Free Est Call Lauri 774-3977 txt FL70241 to56654 Happy HouseDetail CleaningGive the gift of true love to yourself and those you love! Gift cards avail.850-258-1204  Duncan  Concrete Exp. & Ins. Driveway & Patio Specialist 850-896-1574 Bill W Hash Remodeling & Consulting Master Craftsman w/ 33 yrs exp. Call 850-890-7569txt FL66163 to 56654 These tiny ads sell, hire, rent and inform for thousands of families each week.Let a little Classified ad do a big job for you. The News Herald Classified 747-5020 These tiny ads sell, hire, rent and inform for thousands of families each week.Let a little Classified ad do a big job for you. The News Herald Classified 747-5020 Call To Place An Ad In Classifieds. 747-5020 

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CLASSIFIEDSThe News Herald | Sunday, December 10, 2017 F F 5 5 2251 West 23rd St. Panama City, FL BillCramerGM.com 850.785.5221-DOgden@BillCramerGM.com Salesperson of the Month NF-1174991 NF-1174910 2007 Toyota TundraNice Truck, Clean, #973 Sale Price: $19,992 BillCramerGM.comOver 200 UsedPartial List Below Plus tax, title, license, $95 electronic 2251 West 23rd St. Panama City, FL850-250-5489877-361-1815 BillCramerGM.com 2007 Suzuki Forenza Auto, 4 Cylinder, #668 Sale Price: $3,992 2013 Chevy Equinox Auto, 4 Cylinder, 1LT, #761 Sale Price: $9,9952011 Chevy Camaro1LR, Power Seat, #178 Sale Price: $13,9912013 Honda PilotAuto V6, FWD, #601 Sale Price: $23,992 2017 Chevy Corvette Manual, Z06, 2LZ, #994 Sale Price: $76,995 2017 Jeep Renegade Auto, Latitude, #883 Sale Price: $18,991 NiceTruck, C C C C C C C C C C l l l l l l l l e e e e e e e e e e e e e a a a a a a a a a a a a a n n n n n n n n n n n n ,#973 Sale P P P P P P P P P P P P P r r r r r r r r r r r r r i i i i i i i i i i i i c c c c c c c c c c c c c e : $ $ $ $ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ShopHERE2015 GMC Acadia Auto, V6, SLT-2, #920 Sale Price: $29,993 2015 Chevy Silverado LT, Crew Cab, 4WD, #784 Sale Price: $34,991 2013 Ford Focus Auto, Bluetooth, #527 Sale Price: $10,900 2008 Toyota Highlander Auto, V6, 4 Door, #193 Sale Price: $11,991 2015 Chevy Traverse Sale Price: $26,994 2012 Buick Lacrosse Leather, Premium 2, #015 Sale Price: $15,990 2012 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, V6, #169 Sale Price: $19,992 2015 Buick Verano Sale Price: $16,9912017 BMW X5Auto, Inline 6, #213 Sale Price: $50,991 NF-1175956 NF-1174908 NF-1174907 NF-1174911 Dear Auto Advisor, I have a 1996 Geo Tracker with the 4-cylinder 16 valve engine. The engine does not want to accelerate. It seems to bog down and slowly starts to build up engine speed over several seconds. It seems that when the rpm reaches close to 3000 rpm it appears to have more power... The local Chevy dealer looked at it for 3 hours and could not nd the problem. They tested timing, fault codes, compression, air induction, etc. The one item they could not test was fuel pressure because they did not have the adapter to connect a gauge. From what I learned about fuel injection systems it seems that a faulty fuel regulator may be the problem. Does this sound like a feasible answer? Do you have any suggestion? The fuel gauge also seems to be dropping faster than usual. The engine rpm at 55 mph is about 2100 and it feels quite doggy and does not respond very well. If I shift into second it again seems more responsive but then the engine rpm is high. Thank you for any comments you may have. J. Adams Mr. Adams, Unless you can do a pressure, volume, static, wave pattern test then you cant tell much about your fuel deliveryŽ system. A fuel pump can pass the pressure, volume and static test and still not be any good. This is why the wave patternŽ test will show if you have a problem with the fuel pump turning fast enough to deliver enough fuel. I doubt that the injectors are faulty because you mention the car idles well and just seems to Lack PowerŽ. If the fuel system DOES check out properly, try removing an upstream O2 sensor ahead of the Catalytic Converter. I have seen partially clogged converters have similar symptoms that you are describing. If you are a local then please call my service advisor for a time to come in for a free test drive and consultation to determine how big of a problem you really have. James Morris Tech tip: The holidays are here, and according to AAA the most car driven holiday is Thanksgiving followed by Christmas. Most car problems deal with the cars cooling systems that overheats, closely followed by tire problems ( ats, blowouts). Belts and cooling system hoses only have a 7 to 10 year life expectancy. The failure rate of belts and or hoses over 5 years gets higher as the miles and years add up. Antifreeze, (even the newer type antifreeze) may start to cause problems after only 3 years. It MAY destroy gaskets as well as plastic tanks on radiators leading to overheating problems if not changed more often than 5 years. It is imperative that the correct antifreeze be used in your vehicle when you do change the uid. Dont depend on the color of antifreeze to be the right antifreeze for your car. Please check your owners manual for the right type antifreeze for your car. Remember there is no such thing as universal antifreeze, only universal damage from using the wrong typeŽ of antifreeze. Merry Christmas! NO POWER TO THE PEDAL! James Morrisjames@masterautotech.comTHE AUTOADVISOR Find us, like us, ask us car questions on Facebook @ James Auto Center of Panama City. We are now taking calls Monday Friday; 6 to 6:30 am, 850-763-0555. You can watch my show on Fox 28 WPGX Monday through Friday from 6:00 to 6:30 am.NF-1181111 Executive Director, Procurement: The primary function of this position is to perform all duties related to the purchasing functions of the college including ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws; providing assistance to the Dean, Business Affairs and the Comptroller in accounting, purchasing, and reporting; and to provide oversight and direction of auxiliary services, primarily the bookstore and food services. *Additional info: www.gulfcoast.edu/hr Minimum Quali cations: Masters degree in Business Administration, or related degree, from a regionally accredited university or college and ve years related experience in purchasing eld. This position must have proven exp erience in the area of procurement including extensive knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local laws. *This position is a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check. **Degrees must be from a Regionally Accredited Institution to qualify for position. Salary Range Starts At: $66,150.00 Deadline to apply: 12/15/17 Applicants may apply in person at GCSC Human Resources, 5230 W. U.S. Highway 98, via fax at (850) 913-3292, or e-mail your applications to HRapply@gulfcoast.edu Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, or disability in its programs, activities or employment. The Executive Director of Human Resources, (850) 913-2926, has been designated as the person to handle all inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies.NF-1173793 T wo F/T Pharmacy P ositions: •”Director of Happiness” (Front End Manager) FL Registered Pharmacy Tech. Must have a great big heart for helping others, retail experience including register, phones, ordering, stocking & stellar patient care skills. Open M-F 8-6. Closed weekends/holidays Fax Cover Letter/Resume to 850-271-1052 or email hello@mullins pharmacy .com 2013 Mazda CX-9, Incredible Holiday Offer at $19,495-Must sell! call 850-244-5165 2013 Nissan Altima, Incredible Holiday Offer at $16,995 -Must sell! call 850-244-5165 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium, Incredible Holiday Offer at $32,702 Must sell! call 850-244-5165 2015 Cadillac SRX Premium, Incredible Holiday Offer at $32,702 Must sell! call 850-244-5165 Cadillac XTS, ‘13, auto, v6, #360, $21,991! 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Call Donna 850-258-8548 @ Bay Cars Hyundai Azera, 2007, Limited, 145K Miles, Loaded! $10,999 Call Austin 850-819-6676 @ Bay Cars Hyundai Elantra, 2016, Auto, All Power Options, Only 33K Miles, Still Has Factory Warranty! $12,988 Call Gary Fox 850-338-5257 @ Bay Cars Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2011, 3.8 Grand Touring, 1 Owner, 6 Speed Auto w’ Paddle Shift, Nav, Bluetooth, All Options, 78K Miles, Loaded! $12,888 Call or TXT Christy 850-849-0791 @ Bay Cars Hyundai Genesis G8, 2015, Ultimate Package, Silver, 36K Miles, Fully Loaded! $26,988 Call Chris Witt 850-866-6852 @ Bay Cars Hyundai Sonata, 2015, Sport Edition, Black on Black, Only 29K Miles, Leather, Moonroof, Nav, Back-Up Camera, & Much More! Extra Clean & Priced To Sell! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars Infinity M37, 2013, Luxury Car, Loaded! Save $1,000s Off Average NADA Retail! Call Jeff Shirley 850-264-4782 @ Bay Cars Kia Forte, ‘16, manual, lx, 4 door, #614, $11,495! 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Call Todd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars BMW X5, ‘17, auto, inline 6, #213, $50,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 Chevy Corvette, ‘17, auto, zo6, 2lz, #605, $76,995! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium (Track Pack) 55065 miles All leather w/dual power front seats (Heated) Shaker 500 Audio System Manuel Trans. 19” Rims Backup Camera Ford Sync Voice-Activated Comm. & Ent. System All the Bells & Whistles $16,800SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE!Call 850-481-3566 2011 Chevy Equinox, Incredible Holiday Offer at $11,995 -Must sell! call 850-244-5165 2013 GMC Sierra SLE Crew 4x4, Incredible Holiday Offer at $26,995 -Must sell! call 850-244-5165 2014 Buick Lacrosse, Incredible Holiday Offer at $19,675 -Must sell! call 850-244-5165 2016 GMC Canyon SLE 2WD, Incredible Holiday Offer at $30,995 -Must sell! call 850-244-5165 Buick Enclave, ‘15, auto, v6, premium, #578, $26,995! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 By Owner, 2000 Ford Explorer, Ltd Loaded 5.0 V8 Excessively cleaned & well maint. $2,000 Call (850) 238-7007 Cadillac SRX 2010Pearl white 2010 Luxury Cadillac SRX 86,000 miles. Leather, Entertainment navigation and loaded!13,000 OBO Leave message 8015509360. Text FL85781 Cadillac SRX, 2011, 35K Miles, Leather, Heated Seats, Bluetooth Audio, Fully Loaded! Clean! $18,998 Call Tanner 850-628-6955 @ Bay Cars Chevy Suburban, ‘16, leather, sunroof, $48,991! #777 Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 Chevy Traverse, ‘15, certified, 1lt, #707, $26,994! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 Dodge Durango Citadel, 2013, 69K Miles, 3rd Row Seating, DVD, Moonroof, Nav, Camera, Leather & More! Fully Loaded! Must See! End of The Year Pricing! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars Dodge Durango, 2014, Limited, Only 19K Miles! Loaded! Call Donna 850-258-8548 @ Bay Cars GMC Acadia, ‘15, auto, v6, slt-2, #920, $29,993! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 GMC Acadia, 2014, Only 81K Miles, Room for The Family, 4DR SUV, Nicely Equipped! Call or TXT Christy 850-849-0791 @ Bay Cars Jeep Cherokee, 2015, Limited, 53K Miles, Leather, Moonroof, Back Up Cam, All Power Options, Nav & More! Must See! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars Jeep Cherokee, 2015, Trail Hawk Edition, Black on Black, 20K Miles, 4x4, Leather, Nav Heated Seats, Back Up Cam & More! Loaded! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars Jeep Compass, 2017, Silver, 24K Miles, Only $19,998! Must See at This Price! Call Steve 850-896-2920 @ Bay Cars Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003$3500, call 643-8309. Text FL85321 to 56654 Jeep Wrangler, 2017, Less Than 10K Miles! Beautiful Jeep! Call or TXT Christy 850-849-0791 @ Bay Cars Land Rover LR2, 2011, 50K Miles, Loaded! Only $12,990! Call Naseer 850-294-7527 @ Bay Cars Volkswagen Tiguan, ‘14, auto, sel, #999, $14,993! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 2008 GMC Yukon, Incredible Holiday Offer at $16,995 -Must sell! call 850-244-5165 2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1, Incredible Holiday Offer at $16,795 Must sell! call 850-244-5165 By Owner2005 Chevrolet Silverado 150005 Chevy Silverado 1500 For Sale. 4.8L V8 GAS. 4x4. 100,536 Original Miles. Price: $2080 Call:7866674667 txt FL85631 to 56654 Chevy Avalanche, 2002, Z71, 4x4, Leather, Moonroof & More! Loaded! $7,788 Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars Chevy Tahoe LTZ, 2016, Captains Seats, Navigation, DVD, Moonroof, 20” Alloys, Must See! $47,888 Call Jeffrey Gainer 850-866-1867 @ Bay Cars Ford F250, 2017, King Ranch, FX4, 4x4, Low Low Miles! Loaded! Like New! $67,900 Call Sandro 850-832-9071 @ Bay Cars Ford F350, 2015, King Ranch, Dually, 4x4, White, 4DR, Leather & More! Loaded! Call Todd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars Ford Ranger, 2011, Sport, Grey, Ext Cab, 28K Miles, Very Clean Truck! $16,488 Call Chris Witt 850-866-6852 @ Bay Cars GMC Yukon Denali, 2007, AWD, Moonroof, Rear Entertainment, Black, Tan Int, Sharp! Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars GMC Yukon, ‘12, auto, v8, sle, #661, $29,993! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981. Honda Ridgeline, 2012, Leather, Sunroof, 6CD, Bedcover, Tow Package, Alloys, Must See! Hard To Find! $18,900 Call Jeffrey Gainer 850-866-1867 @ Bay Cars Ram 1500, 2003, Quad Cab, 4x4, Hemi, Nice Truck! Only $6,988! Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars Ram 1500, 2012, Hemi, Crew Cab, Only 57K Miles, Super Nice Truck! Call Donna 850-258-8548@ Bay Cars Price Reduced!2012 F250 6.2, 4x4, long bed, Lariat pkg, show room cond in/out! All the bells & whistles! Gps, pearl white w/ camel accent, tan int., dealer maintained all PMs by Ford on sch., K & N air intake syt., 18 BFG TO2/AT tires(80% left) Firestone air lifts, 80% hwy miles, 2-rd trip to MT, WY, & CO, rd trip to B Mass, many rd trip to Atl & Orl. 169k+-miles. Very safe truck. Many extras. $20,500.00 OBO! A must see! (850) 974-3420. No text please, too old and have flip phone only! txt FL85118 to 56654 Ram 1500, 2013, Quad Cab, 4x4, 51K Miles, White, Good Tires, Nice Truck! Call Todd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars Ram 1500, 2014, Big Horn Edition, Rambox, Back-Up Cam, Captains Seats, 20” Alloys, Only $23,900 Call Jeffrey Gainer 850-866-1867 @ Bay Cars Ram 1500, 2014, Longhorn Laramie Edition, Hemi, Black, 4x4, 68K Miles, Bed Cover, Leather, Nav, Camera & More! Call Todd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars Ram 3500, 2014, 4x4, Diesel, Silver, Crew Cab, Long Bed, Single Wheel, Cheap! $35,998 Call or TXT “Gator” 850-601-2418 @ Bay Cars Toyota 4Runner, 2007, SR5, Red, V6 SUV, 126K Miles, Auto, Very Clean! $12,998 Call or TXT “Gator” 850-601-2418 @ Bay Cars Toyota Tacoma, ‘09, 4wd, v6, double cab, #069, $19,992! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981 Toyota Tacoma, 2015, PreRunner, 4.0 V6, Only 8K Miles!, Like New! 6” Touchscreen, Bucket Front Seats, & More! Financing Available For Everyone! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars Dodge Caravan, 2014, SXT, Only 48K Miles, All Power, Clean Vehicle! Call Donna 850-258-8548 @ Bay Cars GoldWingReady for fall cruising 07 burgundy loaded! $7,500 OBO (850) 896-1000 Text FL85580 to 56654 60’ F/V Lizzy J871 Detroit diesel main recent haul out. Fresh paint, bottom & sides. No cabin on Vessel. Must sell due to illness. All offers accepted! Call John (850) 896-07766. Spot Advertising works! 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Page 1 Sunday, December 10, 2017 COMMUNITY Pages 3-6 FAMILY Pages 11-14 OUTDOORS Pages 7-10 FAITH Pages 15-18 SERVICE Pages 30-38 BUSINESS Pages 39-47 Celebration2 YEARS OF CelebrateMore coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more DCOMMUNITY Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. Email story ideas to Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.Section 1138056 A PROGRAM OF Editors Note: This is the first of several articles honoring the upcoming 75th anniversary of Wainwright Shipyard and how daily life changed as World War II erupted and the U.S. joined the fight. The second installment, detailing the wars affects here, will run in Mondays News Herald on the Reflections page in the A section. As travelers stream down Hathaway Bridge headed east and peer to the right, most have no idea they are approaching the historic site of Wainwright Shipyard where 102 Liberty ships and other vessels were built during the frenzied nationwide effort to support the military during World War II. A short time after the beginning of the war, the U.S. Maritime Commission began looking for a site for a shipyard in this general area. One of several different locations  such as Pensacola, Port St. Joe, the Choctawhatchee Bay area and a port city in Louisiana  Panama City was selected because of its vast land-locked harbor and 30-foot-deep, 500-foot-wide jettied entrance channel to the Gulf. It became one of 16 shipyards in the country. Dyers Point, at this location, offered 4,700 feet of bay-front and deep water near shore. It had been the site of a huge sawmill complex in the early 1900s. But the mill burned and homes that stood on the site were moved to Panama City and St. Andrews. The Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay Railway (Bay Line) went on to acquire the property with anticipation of a shipyard at a later date.ConstructionOn April 7, 1942, the Maritime Commission signed a contract with the J.A. Jones Company of Charlotte, N.C., for the construction and operation of a 72-acre, $62 million shipyard. The federal government leased the land from the Bay Line Railroad for 10 years with the understanding that the Jones Co. would build a railroad spur from near 15th Street and Harrison Avenue to the shipyard. At that time, the location was a wasteland, overgrown with ti-ti swamps, scrub oaks and gopher holes, and fit exactly into the governments needs. When the company realized it would take months to fill orders, it rounded up several old logging engines, known as dinkies, and repaired them. They provided excellent service over the discarded rail used to build the miles of track that covered the shipyard. When obtaining new gantry cranes also proved difficult, the company brought in older cranes and made them operational until new ones could be purchased. The Jones Company was determined to build ships and swept aside all obstacles to production. Other items on the agenda were the construction of six ways for launching ships and about 70 buildings, which included a general administration building, time keepers office, police On the water in 1941, the Coast Guard issued strict rules for those engaged in sport or commercial fishing in the Gulf. Fishermen were required to register their boats and obtain permits. Fishing was allowed from the old Camp Helen on Tyndall Field to west of Panama City Beach Pier, with pleasure fishing limited to daylight hours. Before long, all fishermen were required to carry Coast Guard identification cards for verification of citizenship. The Coast Guard strongly advised all ships sailing along the coast to seek safe harbor at night as protection against prowling German submarines. Marlene WomackOut of the PastThe birth of a shipyardWAR EFFORT DROVE CREATION OF WAINWRIGHT, BOOSTED ACTIVITY AT TYNDALLPANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD SUNDAY February 7, 2016SEE SHIPYARD | D2At right, the Liberty ship Dwight L. Moody is prepared for launch in July 1943 at the Wainwright Shipyard.Photos special to The News HeraldAt left, the S.S. Edgar E. Clark is one of eight U.S. Army tank transport ships built at Wainwright Shipyard. If you look carefully, you can see the first Hathaway Bridge in the background. The shipyard, shown at right during a period of construction before it was fully operational, was approved in 1941 at a spot just east of the bridge. PANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more DOUTDOORS Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.SectionCelebrate By KATIE LANDECK522-5114 | @PCNHKatieL klandeck@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  With summer in full swing, the shoreline is dotted with people hoping to pull a prized fish out of the water. If youve always wanted to pick up a pole but dont have a boat  or know where to start  here are four places to try your hand at inshore fishing, as well as tips from local experts on how to catch a winner. Panama City MarinaWhat to fish for: Mangrove snapper Other options: Grouper, Spanish mackerel, cobia Tips and tricks: Mangrove, or gray, snapper are really thick right now at the Panama City Marina and good eating, according to marina employee Howard Fiser. To catch one, Fiser said, the best rig is a light weight, just enough to keep the hook steady in the water, with a small hook, about a No. 7, and to fish down the piling or seawall with a tight line. For bait, he recommends live or frozen or shrimp or a bit of squid. Mangrove snapper must be 10 inches to keep. St. Andrews MarinaWhat to fish for: Flounder Other options: Catfish, cobia Tips and tricks: The St. Andrews Marina is better known for its catfish than its flounder, but flounder is regarded locally as a better fish. Hooking a flounder requires keeping the bait moving rather than letting it sit on the bottom, according to Fiser. Cast and then retrieve, he said. He recommends using a weighted jig hook and either a rubber plastic worm or a grub as bait. Flounder must be 12 inches to keep. CAST A LINE SUNDAY July 17, 2016PHOTOS BY HEATHER LEIPHART | The News HeraldCarter Schaumleffel, 9, checks out a blue runner fish he caught July 9 while fishing with his great-uncle, Bill Dowis, at the M.B. Miller County Pier on Saturday. Below, fishermen try their luck at the M.B. Miller County Pier last week.Cubic yards of sand that will be added to area beaches in the spring. The four areas in line for renourishment are Pinnacle Port, City Pier/Tidewater Beach Resort area, County Pier/Chateau Motel area and the Treasure Island Resort Condominiums. Named storms so far this hurricane season: Hurricane Alex and Tropical Storms Bonnie, Colin and Danielle. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center on Thursday lowered to 55-60 percent its chances of a La Nina forming in the southern hemisphere and triggering more Atlantic hurricanes. Businesses in Martin, St. Lucie, Lee and Palm Beach counties that have reported economic damages from toxic algae blooms in Southeast Florida waters. Weve seen the reports of these blooms not only on our local news, but on the national news, said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Cissy Proctor. And were also seeing that even if (people) are going down to visit, theyre not going out on their boats. Theyre not going out to see the manatees. Theyre not going out to do the things that you normally do, especially in these areas on the water that are recreationally or are part of these folks livelihood. Were literally reaching new audiences with this new television show. Anecdotally, we know that the show is doing what ultimately we want it to do, and thats drive visitation to Panama City Beach.  J. MICHAEL BROWN vice president of tourism development for the Tourist Development Council Chasin the Sun, a locally produced fishing and coastal lifestyle television show, is expected to reach 141 million households this season, four times more than in its first year. Jacob Ethridge, 13, still is waiting to hear if he has a world record. The Fort Walton Beach teen pulled in a 20-pound Atlantic sharpnose shark July 7 off Okaloosa Island. According to the Internagional Game Fish Association, the world record Atlantic sharpnose weighed in at more than 16 pounds. Ethridge and his family are waiting on a technicality: a 100 percent certain confirmation of the sharks species. The IGFA on Friday asked the family to take the shark, which theyve been keeping on ice, to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologist to get that confirmation. NOTABLE BY THE NUMBERS QUOTABLE4 900,000 59 CONTRIBUTED PHOTOA beginners guide to fishing in Bay County without a boat SEE FISHING | D2 CelebratePANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD SUNDAY November 22, 2015 More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more DFAITH Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.SectionBy JAN WADDY 747-5072 | @PCNHJanWaddy jwaddy@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  If you are hungry, there is a place for you at the Community Breakfast. Every Saturday morning at First United Methodist Church of Panama City, volunteers host a free breakfast for the hungry  some homeless  at the Trinity Center. We dont run a background check. Sign in as a guest, then God bless you, said Dr. Ted Wilson, who leads the initiative with John Whitley. The ministry is supposed to be a fellowship ministry. Not only do we serve breakfast but we sit down and talk to people who live in the margins. Over the past two and a half years, the breakfast has expanded into a gathering place to meet community needs  from free showers and haircuts to filling out resumes and looking for housing. But most of all, the Trinity Center is a place where everyone is treated equally, and smiles and friendly conversation abound. Anyone in the community is invited to take a seat Saturday morning, or lend a hand. Since October, FUMC Mission Committee Chairman Brad Young has been setting up a mobile shower trailer about 6:30 a.m. each Saturday morning in the Trinity Center parking lot. It has propane heat on demand  a pretty slick little thing, said Young, who signed 20 guests in and out on the Nov. 7 shower log. I typically am open between 6:35 and 9:45 Saturday mornings. With the time change, there was an absolute rush at 6:30. Each side of the mobile unit  one for women and one for men  has two showers with hot and cold water, though only one person is allowed in each side at a time. Clean towels and wash cloths are provided in a green bucket, and used towels go into a red tub for Young to wash for the following week. A table is filled with donated bars of soap, shampoo and conditioner. We give out hygiene products, and shaving products as well, Young added. The concept is we are trying to target people who are challenged. They can eat, take a shower and get cleaned up  getting to feel good about themselves. As guests needs change, so do FUMCs offerings. No sermons here; we just talk, Young said. One lady came up with the idea that we need to provide them with new underwear. Its such a basic need. I do a lot of things Im usually not happy to do, but I havent dreaded one Saturday morning since I started this. I guess I enjoy it. Young also runs a cooking team some Saturdays inside the Trinity Center, where breakfast is served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sandra Peters leads the Breakfast for Friends team on the first Saturday of the month. Theres plenty of food, Peters said as she walked by the kitchen. Each weeks menu is up to the cooking crew of volunteers. Our group has tried a lot of different menus, admitted Elizabeth Humphries, who was serving guests alongside fellow FUMC Sunday School class members Jana Wibberley and Johnny Landers. We keep going back to this breakfast. It seems to go over well  sausage biscuits, gravy, eggs and cheese grits. Its a little heartier. The team had planned for 150 guests, buying five dozen eggs. The most weve had was 142 last month, said Landers, who has this grits thing down. The key to good grits is lots of butter and lots of cheese. If food is leftover, it goes in to-go boxes for guests or is frozen for later use, but nothing goes to waste. Breakfast crews are asked to provide food as an offering, but if they are not able to do that, FUMC will cover the cost. Other FUMC cooking teams are lead by Jan Rascoe, wife of Pastor Steve Rascoe, and Tommy St. Amant. From a pastoral perspective, my favorite thing about this is I feel we are doing what the church is supposed to do  give, said Steve Peters, teaching associate pastor overseeing missions. Jesus constantly told us to care for the least of these. ... Jesus says if you give them food to eat and clothes, then you do this unto me. ... We dont want this to just be a First United Methodist Church thing. Anyone who wants to serve is welcome. We have Recovery Monday Community Breakfast P hotos by HEATHER LEIPHART | The News HeraldPiper Dunham, 7, with Hillcrest Baptist Church from Enterprise, Ala., serves plates of food to locals during the weekly breakfast at First United Methodist Church on Nov. 14. Gail Newton gives a trim to Clinton Whitfield during the weekly breakfast at First United Methodist Church on Nov. 14.SEE BREAKFAST | D3 A PROGRAM OF Sunday, December 10, 2017 

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Page 2 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Mike Cazalas Editor PANAMA CITY  Just over two years ago, The News Herald embarked on a Celebrate Community campaign, envisioned by corporate types as a four-month advertising and marketing program to showcase whats good about our community. But what they saw as a campaign, we saw as an opportunity, a journey that had no timetable and that would involve continuous and high-prole coverage of the people, organizations and positive things that make this a great place to live. Im a skeptic by nature, and when I see the publisher  or any of those advertising folks for that matter  headed my way I get prepared. No, I ready myself to say, Were not going to do a story on the thrill of nding rocks shaped like cowboy hats just because Cowboy Hat Rock Store is opening a new location here. But this was dierent for me because publisher Tim Thompson, who thought he might have a task in front of him over the campaign, was handing me a gift. For decades journalists have heard people mutter, They never print anything but negative news, when theyre upset with their local paper. And we do print negative news, bad things happen and we cover them. However, we print a lot of positive news, too, its just not as high-prole day in and day out. I had sought for a way to brand our positive news, our local features and coverage, in a way that we could point to and say, See, we actually do print good news! Celebrate Community was that mechanism and it became our brand for the good stories about our communities to rally around. While the company planned it as a 4-month campaign, I told the publisher the editorial department was latching onto it for good, whether the advertising support followed or not. We did, and so did the support, and the results are represented by the content youll nd on the following 46 pages of this special section. What youll nd are stories showcasing what saw as the 4 tenets of life in Bay County: community, family, faith and outdoors. So we committed Page D1 each Sunday to one of those, but it has grown beyond that. The paper has featured more than 100 charitable organizations and dozens of businesses under the Celebrate banner. Readers Sunday inserts are now tucked into reprints of historical front pages from the past, and each Saturday nds another nonprot featured on the front of the Local & State section. Weve written about the beauty of our waters, the joy of a santa surrounded by children at a Millville parade, and the begrudging acceptance of a cat, in a hat. Rather than zzle, the campaign has gained strength as the community and the businesses in it see the opportunity to do something positive that shows what this community represents. Our partners took a giant leap of faith with Celebrate Community, and without them this endeavor would simply not have been possible, Publisher Tim Thompson said recently. In addition to their investment, these businesses have been instrumental in shaping new directions and ideas that continue to dierentiate us here in Bay County. Our community is lled with a rich history and a culture synonymous with giving back, and our resources here are extraordinary. In the past two years and under the Celebrate Community banner, The News Herald has written stories about the history and growth of Tommy Oliver Stadium and Bay High School; how Panama City Beach came to be; special-needs hunts provided to terminally ill children; and how a childs tragic death turned into a foundation that will provide for children for decades to come. So what started out as an idea for a short-lived venture turned into something that has become part of the papers core coverage and a brand that makes the point that bad things happen and good things happen in every community, and it all deserves attention. We now have a foundation with this body of work that will help us extend these impressive attributes for years to come in ways that havent even materialized yet, Thompson said. We want readers to feel like this is their newspaper and help us celebrate our community. The celebration began two years ago, but we intend to continue to Celebrate. Join us in Celebrating our community 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 3 CelebratePANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD SUNDAY November 8, 2015 More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Ask Amy, Scrapbook, Out & About and more D3-10, E4SectionD COMMUNITY Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed, things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: Community, family, faith and the outdoors.To submit story ideas email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com. BAY HIGH SCHOOL By VALERIE GARMAN 747-5076 | @valeriegarman vgarman@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Ellis Fowhand remembers when Bay High School sat on what was then considered the citys northern border, as depicted in the 1926 alma mater. At 101 years old, Fowhand is likely the oldest living Bay High graduate. He fondly remembers his time as a student in the early 1930s, when he was the president of the 9th grade class and played the cornet in a small music ensemble that knew only one song, The waltz you saved for me. He recalls having lunch at Mrs. Hendersons house across the street from Bay High, which then lacked a cafeteria, where she would serve sandwiches and invite students over for dances after school. SEE XXXX | XX A PROGRAM OF the oldest living Bay High only one song, The waltz ON THE WEBSee more photos from Bay High Schools history at newsherald.com ON THE WEB newsherald.com newsherald.com newsherald.com Oldest accredited public school in state steeped in historySEE BAY HIGH SCHOOL | D2Represented in this photo are six families with multiple generations of Bay High Graduates. Pictured from left are the Allan family, the Duncan family (back left), the Howell family (back center), the Harrison family (front center), the Brooks family (back right), and the Nixon family. Representing the Allan family from left are Logan Flint (), Cort Haligas (), Jan Allan Flint (2), Jenna Flint Haligas () and Chandler Haligas (). They are the family of Curtis Allan (). Representing the Duncan family from left are Tommy Duncan (), Amanda Banks (), Mike Duncan (9), and J.T. Duncan (). They are the family of J.T. Duncan () and Margaret Anderson Duncan (2). Representing the Howell family is Brittany Fishel Trumbull (7). Not pictured are John and Elyse Hanser Fishel () and Ruthie Howel Hauser (7). They are the family of Estelle Hobbs Howell (). Representing the Harrison family from left are Dr. W. G. Harrison (1), Morgan Harrison (), William Harrison, Jr. () and June Harrison (2). They are the family of Billy Harrison (). Representing the Brooks family from left to right are James Brooks (0), Griffin Brooks () and Christopher Brooks (). They are the family of Betty Lou Register Brooks (). Representing the Nixon family from left are Lynn Wood Williams (), Richard Williams (), Tyler Pietro (), Ashley Williams Pietro (), Austin Summerbell () and Steve Summerbell (). Not pictured are Sandra Goodson Nixon (), Ray Nixon (), Leveda Kolmetz Allen (), and Donald McGran (). They are the family of Elizabeth Ellis Nixon () and Ray Nixon ().HEATHER LEIPHART | The News Herald) NF-1163624 CARS 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 7 PANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D OUTDOORS Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.SectionCelebrate By RUSSELL ROBERTSSpecial to The News Herald FOUNTAIN  When the searing summer heat makes life outdoors unbearable, swimmers can seek refuge at a shady spot in the woods where frigid water bubbles up from underground to create a cool oasis. The Panhandle is the home of hundreds of springs, but the closest to Panama City are the springs along Econfina Creek near the BayWashington County line, west of Fountain. Bay County might be widely known for its beaches, but these pristine springs are attracting more visitors than ever, according to Bill Cleckley, director of the Division of Lands Management for the Northwest Florida Water Management District. The district manages 270 springs on the 41,000 acres it owns. In fact, many tourists who come to Bay County for the beach are visiting the springs for a glimpse of the more primitive part of Florida, the part writer Gloria Jahoda called The Other Florida. Hal Kirk, owner of Holmes Creek Canoe Livery in Vernon, said he also has noticed many Panama City Beach tourists include a trip to the springs during their visit. Others travel the country stopping at as many springs as they can. They come from all over the world, he said. Many people rent inner tubes, canoes, paddleboards and kayaks for a relaxing time on the water. It aint hard for the older people, and its safe for the kids, he said. Cleckley said the springs along Econfina Creek often are so crowded that protecting the health of the springs and safety of visitors takes continual effort. Parking lots fill up quickly, SPRING SUMMER SUNDAY June 19, 2016Shell Island is a beautiful treasure. Theres nothing like it really on the whole Florida Panhandle, and we want to preserve it for our children and our childrens children and for everybody to be able to enjoy it like weve been enjoying it for generations.  STEPHANIE SOMERSET President, Friends of Shell Island. The Friends on June 11 held a Shell-a-Bration cookout and fundraiser to aid their campaign for continued access to the island. Ladies and gentlemen, we should be happy this is all we have to do to fish or hunt on Tyndall. In some countries the military doesnt allow its citizens within a country mile of a military base. Stop your complaining and get the pass and lets go have a good time.  CAPT. SCOTT LINDSEY Speaking on Tyndall Air Force Bases requirement that visitors have a base recreational pass to use military-owned portions of Shell Island and other beach locationsHEATHER LEIPHART | The News Herald Mosley High School students touch a Panama City crayfish in May.Bay County is home to at least one species that lives nowhere else on earth: the Panama City crayfish. The species, which lives largely in area ditches, is protected as a species of special concern by Floridas Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. The threat of its habitat loss has led to clashes over new development in some areas of Bay County. Approximate number of springs in Florida, according to floridasprings.org. The largest is Wakulla Springs, near Tallahassee. Types of seashells  at least  you can find on the Gulf Coast, according to Jim Brunner with the Gulf Coast Shell Club. Most local divers and nonlocal divers love to come here because we have such a variety of fish and shells, Brunner said before the clubs 2015 show. We have a rather unique situation with the Gulf bringing things from the Caribbean. The counter current brings many shells in early stages of development swimming freely. The 2016 Gulf Coast Shell Show will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Panama City Beach Senior Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City Beach. Admission: $2 for adults; $1 for children under 12. NOTABLE BY THE NUMBERS QUOTABLE1,000 637 WHAT IS AN AQUIFER?Floridas springs are a natural wonder. After all, where else can someone glimpse into the Floridan aquifer? The aquifer is an underground river that spans 100,000 square miles through southern South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama and all of Florida, according to the U.S. Geologic Survey. It provides drinking water for much of the state. Occasionally, the aquifer nds a crevice and bubbles up to form a pool of clear, cold water before owing into a stream. In the case of Econ na Creek, it ows into Deer Point Lake, and from there to the taps of 90 percent of Bay Countys water consumers. 2 ECONFINASEcon na Creek runs from Jackson County through Washington County, then south into Deer Point Lake. It is pronounced ee-con-FINEuh. Econ na River is in Taylor County and in pronounced ee-con-FEE-nuh. Although rivers normally are thought of as being larger than creeks, Econ na Creek actually is a larger waterway than Econ na River. The name Econ na is derived from an American Indian word meaning natural bridge. The natural bridge formation that gave the creek its name collapsed years ago. BEST OF THE RESTHere are some of the other most popular springs in the area: BLUE SPRING RECREATION AREA, 5461 Blue Springs Road, Marianna, operated by Jackson County. Fee applies. Website: jacksoncounty .net/parks-and-recycling/blue-springs HOLMES CREEK SPRINGS, a series of springs along Holmes Creek northeast of Vernon on Water Management District land. Hal Kirk at Holmes Beach Canoe Livery, 2899 State 77, Vernon, can direct visitors to various entrances. Website: holmescreekcanoelivery.com MORRISON SPRINGS, 874 Morrison Springs Road, Ponce de Leon, operated by Walton County. Free. Website: co.walton. .us PONCE DE LEON SPRINGS STATE PARK, 2860 State Park Road, Ponce de Leon Springs. Park entry fee. Website: oridastateparks.org. Clear water to enjoy, nature trails and picnic area, said News Herald Facebook friend Tanyia Chewning. Well worth the short drive. VORTEX SPRING, 1517 Vortex Spring Lane, Ponce de Leon, privately owned but open to the public for a fee. 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Page 8 Sunday, December 10, 2017 PANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D OUTDOORS Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.SectionCelebrate Trails invite walkers to get outdoorsBy RUSSELL ROBERTSThe News Herald PANAMA CITY  Hiking trails across Bay County offer a great way to enjoy spring before summer ushers in its searing heat and swarms of mosquitoes. No expensive equipment is needed, other than a decent pair of shoes. Of course, the most beautiful walking spot Mother Nature and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can create might be the beach, no shoes required. But looking beyond Bay Countys world famous beaches, hikers can find nature trails that present pristine examples of old Florida beauty. Here are the top local hiking spots. SUNDAY April 17, 2016TAKE A HIKE!QuotableWe need to make sure we protect the assets, clean the beaches, protect the wildlife. We need to police ourselves to maintain the quality. MIKE NICHOLS Panama City Commissioner The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to support the historical, recreational use of Shell Island.NotableThe Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association (MBARA) is gearing up for a year of new deployments, with the first scheduled later this month. Fueled by an $85,000 grant from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the organization will deploy 46 new modules at popular sites including the Bell Shoals, Bridge Span, Carbody, Crooked Island along with the North, South and Tower sites. MBARA President Bob Cox said each Florida limestone module is 6-8 feet tall and weighs almost 6,000 pounds. Each reef is specifically developed to attract certain types of fish to grow area fisheries for food and fun. To date, MBARA has spent more than $2 million on reefs to encourage fishing and ecotourism. Learn more at www.mbara.org.By the numbersThe ranking of the ApalachicolaChattahoochee-Flint Basin on a list of endangered river systems. The rankings were released last week by the environmental group American Rivers. The FWCs most recent estimate of adult black bears in Florida. The commission on Wednesday announced it is considering a 2016 bear hunt and will discuss quota numbers at its June meeting.In case you missed itThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday approved a 78-day recreational red snapper season in state waters. The season will be open Saturdays and Sundays beginning May 7; continuously from May 28 through July 10; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October. State waters extend 9 nautical miles into the Gulf of Mexico.Coming upKIDS FISHING RODEO: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at Frank Brown Park Youth Fishing Pond, Panama City Beach. Children ages 16 and under are invited for this free event. Participants will receive fishing rods and reels from the Fish Florida Foundation to promote responsible fishing practices. Lunch will be provided. Details: 850-233-5045 or PanamaCityBeachParksAndRecreation. com EARTH DAY HIKE: 10 a.m. at the Conservation Park in Panama City Beach; sponsored by the Florida Trail Association Panhandle Chapter. Leisurely hike open to the public; all skill levels. Details and RSVP: Meetup. com/hiking-central-panhandle/events Outdoor BRIEFS 1. PANAMA CITY BEACH CONSERVATION PARKThe Panama City Beach Conservation Park, 100 Conservation Drive, has 24 miles of trails and a 1-mile boardwalk along 12 paths that loop through 2,912 acres of wetlands. Visitors can hike or bike every day as long as the sun is up. Just as impressive as its natural setting is that the park actually was designed as a way to stop discharging treated wastewater into West Bay. The city has a water reclamation system, and any water not used for irrigation and similar purposes is pumped into Conservation Park wetlands. NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTOSNicole Shamo, left, walks along a trail at the Panama City Beach Conservation Park with her children, from left, Violet, Maeve and Miles, and her husband, Dennis. The Panama City Beach Conservation Park boasts 24 miles of trails and a 1-mile boardwalk. 2. GAYLES TRAILSGayles Trails, part of Frank Brown Park at 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, connects with the Conservation Park and is named in honor Panama City Beach Mayor Gayle Oberst. There are about 10 miles of paved walking trails along Gayles Trails, including a 5-mile trail along State Road 79 and 4.5 miles along Power Line easement.Gayles Trails connect with the PCB Conservation Park and still are expanding eastward. 3. WATERSOUND TRAILOwned by The St. Joe Company, the 5-mile Watersound Trail opened in 2014. Its trailhead is next to Watersound Origins Village Commons, and the trail snakes through St. Joe timberlands along old logging roads and connects with the Conservation Park. Although privately owned, the trail is open to the public for walking, jogging and bicycling. Watersound Trail is part of a long-range plan to create a huge active adult retirement community along the Bay-Walton border that eventually will include more than 100 miles of trails. St. Joe plans to use the trails as one of the amenities of the future development, company of cials have said.Becky and Calvin Potts bike along Watersound Trail, near Watersound Origins Village Commons. See more trails on D21 4,350 NF-1163624 CARS 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 9 PANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D OUTDOORS Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.SectionCelebrate By KATIE LANDECK522-5114 | @PCNHKatieL klandeck@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  With summer in full swing, the shoreline is dotted with people hoping to pull a prized fish out of the water. If youve always wanted to pick up a pole but dont have a boat  or know where to start  here are four places to try your hand at inshore fishing, as well as tips from local experts on how to catch a winner. Panama City MarinaWhat to fish for: Mangrove snapper Other options: Grouper, Spanish mackerel, cobia Tips and tricks: Mangrove, or gray, snapper are really thick right now at the Panama City Marina and good eating, according to marina employee Howard Fiser. To catch one, Fiser said, the best rig is a light weight, just enough to keep the hook steady in the water, with a small hook, about a No. 7, and to fish down the piling or seawall with a tight line. For bait, he recommends live or frozen or shrimp or a bit of squid. Mangrove snapper must be 10 inches to keep. St. Andrews MarinaWhat to fish for: Flounder Other options: Catfish, cobia Tips and tricks: The St. Andrews Marina is better known for its catfish than its flounder, but flounder is regarded locally as a better fish. Hooking a flounder requires keeping the bait moving rather than letting it sit on the bottom, according to Fiser. Cast and then retrieve, he said. He recommends using a weighted jig hook and either a rubber plastic worm or a grub as bait. Flounder must be 12 inches to keep. CAST A LINE SUNDAY July 17, 2016PHOTOS BY HEATHER LEIPHART | The News HeraldCarter Schaumleffel, 9, checks out a blue runner fish he caught July 9 while fishing with his great-uncle, Bill Dowis, at the M.B. Miller County Pier on Saturday. Below, fishermen try their luck at the M.B. Miller County Pier last week.Cubic yards of sand that will be added to area beaches in the spring. The four areas in line for renourishment are Pinnacle Port, City Pier/Tidewater Beach Resort area, County Pier/Chateau Motel area and the Treasure Island Resort Condominiums. Named storms so far this hurricane season: Hurricane Alex and Tropical Storms Bonnie, Colin and Danielle. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center on Thursday lowered to 55-60 percent its chances of a La Nina forming in the southern hemisphere and triggering more Atlantic hurricanes. Businesses in Martin, St. Lucie, Lee and Palm Beach counties that have reported economic damages from toxic algae blooms in Southeast Florida waters. Weve seen the reports of these blooms not only on our local news, but on the national news, said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Cissy Proctor. And were also seeing that even if (people) are going down to visit, theyre not going out on their boats. Theyre not going out to see the manatees. Theyre not going out to do the things that you normally do, especially in these areas on the water that are recreationally or are part of these folks livelihood. Were literally reaching new audiences with this new television show. Anecdotally, we know that the show is doing what ultimately we want it to do, and thats drive visitation to Panama City Beach.  J. MICHAEL BROWN vice president of tourism development for the Tourist Development Council Chasin the Sun, a locally produced fishing and coastal lifestyle television show, is expected to reach 141 million households this season, four times more than in its first year. Jacob Ethridge, 13, still is waiting to hear if he has a world record. The Fort Walton Beach teen pulled in a 20-pound Atlantic sharpnose shark July 7 off Okaloosa Island. According to the Internagional Game Fish Association, the world record Atlantic sharpnose weighed in at more than 16 pounds. Ethridge and his family are waiting on a technicality: a 100 percent certain confirmation of the sharks species. The IGFA on Friday asked the family to take the shark, which theyve been keeping on ice, to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologist to get that confirmation. NOTABLE BY THE NUMBERS QUOTABLE4 900,000 59 CONTRIBUTED PHOTOA beginners guide to fishing in Bay County without a boat SEE FISHING | D2 NF-1163624 CARS 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 11 CelebratePANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D FAMILY Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. Email story ideas to Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.Section By RUSSELL ROBERTSThe News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  Summer is here, which means its time for the annual family vacation. But if you dread the drudgery of driving or the hassle of flying, you could skip the trip and take a staycation instead. Consider this: Every summer, thousands of families travel hundreds of miles to visit Panama City Beach. Theyll spend two days of their sevenday vacation just traveling to and from the place where you live. We really are a world-class beach, said David Demarest, public relations manager of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau. You could travel a long way and still not get the quality of beach that we enjoy here. If money is tight, you dont even have to leave home, although you might have a hard time convincing the kids its a vacation. And if you stay home, its easy to fall into the at-home routine and not give yourself enough time to explore. To get the real vacation vibe, check into a beachfront motel, condo or cottage. Nothing beats waking up to a view of the beach or listening to the whitecaps before going to bed at night. You can save some money if your resort offers free breakfast or you stock up on food and eat in your room, but by all means go to a few restaurants; youre on vacation. Here are some ideas for family staycation fun. Be a touristIts strange but true that many people dont take time to enjoy the fun things to do where they live. Ive lived here for a long time, but its not like I go out and play putt-putt every day, or eat ice cream all the time, Demarest said. We have so much to do here that you probably havent done in a while, or ever  a staycation is a great time to do those things and really just have fun. So take the family to Shipwreck Island, WonderWorks, Gulf World, Ripleys Believe It or Not and ZooWorld. Play miniature golf or go to Funland arcade. Ride a zip line and go-karts. Rent a Jet-Ski or a scooter. Go parasailing. Visit the amusement parks and the Man and the Sea Museum. You get the idea. Do all those vacation things that youd do if youd traveled out of town, Demarest said. SKIP THE TRIP SUNDAY June 12, 2016Getting there is half the funAs a Florida mom, nothing sounds more appealing than a staycation. Keep the Gulf view and ditch transporting a toddler cross-country? Yes, please! But you wouldnt have caught me calling for a staycation growing up. First of all, they werent a thing yet. While researching this column (reading Wikipedia), I learned that the word staycation didnt even exist until the 21st century. And as a journalist, I must also note it didnt make Merriam-Websters dictionary until 2009. So growing up, my siblings and I had obviously never heard this word. But more importantly, we would have been appalled by the concept. To put it bluntly, we lived in Kansas, which, well A 2014 hotel study touted by Business Insider listed the Sunflower State as the 46th most popular vacation destination in the U.S. The average American thinks cow tipping is a typical Kansans hobby, and thats only partially inaccurate. I gave a speech in high school arguing that Kansas was the most boring state. Among my arguments were tourist attractions like the worlds deepest hand-dug well and largest ball of twine. Everything cool you might have thought was in Kansas  Worlds of Fun, the Royals, the Chiefs, Russell Stovers headquarters  is actually in Kansas City, Missouri. So naturally, we didnt want to stay there. We wanted the allure of mountains, or beaches, or Major League sports. We were embarrassed that Kirstie Alley was our citys most famous celebrity and wanted to go somewhere more exotic, like wherever Jonathan Taylor Thomas lived. But we were limited by distance. As a family of six  Mom, Dad, two girls and two boys  we could travel no farther than the minivan was willing. But that was OK with us, because the parts I remember most are the road trips. We loved the STEPHANIE NUSBAUMAssistant Managing Editor SEE FUN | D2 For more information, nd a link at newsherald.com. ON THE WEBTake a vacation without leaving the regionHEATHER LEIPHART | News Herald le photoAutumn Walker, 7, meets a Hyacinth Macaw during Kids Weekend at Gulf World Marine Park. IF NOT HERE, THEN WHERE?PANAMA CITY BEACH  If you live in a vacation mecca like Panama City Beach, where do you go if a staycation doesnt appeal to you? Some folks like the mountains, one travel agent said. Cool temperatures are a welcome respite from Sunshine State summers, even if mountain folks call Florida drivers  atlanders. Every summer is different regarding travel, said Cathy Belcher of Travel Ventures in Panama City Beach. The trend recently, however, has been family-friendly cruises, mountain vacations and all-inclusive vacations. And theme parks such as Disney and Universal Studios remain popular, she said. However, due to Florida resident rates, many locals prefer to do these types of trips in the offseason, especially when its not so hot, she said. At Nervig Travel Service, Lynn Vannocker said, in addition to the Orlando theme parks, cruises to the Bahamas are popular with families. Shirley Hurst at Frans Travel said Caribbean cruises to destinations such as Jamaica, St. Lucia and the Dominican Republic are popular with local families. Theyre hard to even book right now because everybody wants them, she said. SEE STAYCATION | D2 PATTI BLAKE | File photo NF-1163624 CARS 

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Page 14 Sunday, December 10, 2017 CelebratePANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D FAMILY Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. Email story ideas to Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.Section A PROGRAM OF SUNDAY January 10, 2016 By RUSSELL ROBERTSThe News Herald PANAMA CITY  Time was that a trip to the library was a weekly ritual for many families. Mom and Dad would round up the boys and girls, pile into the Oldsmobile and go downtown to the library, where theyd scout the aisles for just the right book. Turns out times havent changed so much. Libraries still attract families, but they no longer come just for books. As the virtual world expands, bricks-and-mortar libraries have broadened their mission to serve a public that has ever-increasing options for access to information. In fact, the word book is nowhere in the library systems mission statement: The mission of the Northwest Regional Library System is to connect the people of our diverse community with the information they seek for school, work and play. The library lends movies in several formats, in addition to an increasing number of electronic books, downloadable audiobooks and digital magazines. CHECK IT OUTLibraries still attract families in digital eraLocal government: $2,321,551 State government: $662,657 Donations: $107,993 Other: $133,016 Source: Northwest Regional Library System annual report for fiscal year 2014-15 REVENUE SOURCESPATTI BLAKE | The News Herald Summer Borden holds 4-month-old Finley as Whitney Sewell holds 6-month-old Charley during a song about dancing. The Bay County Public Library offers a language enrichment program called Book Babies for children up to 2 years old on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. SEE LIBRARIES | D2 NF-1163624 CARS 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 15 Annual Easter tradition returns to Marina Civic CenterBy JAN WADDY747-5072 | @PCNHJanWaddy jwaddy@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  On Feb. 20, Panama City Passion Play cast members were busy rehearsing their roles at St. Andrew Baptist Church. This years play is involving a lot of new people in casting, which gives it a new feel. It makes it exciting as a director, and I am blessed to be working with so many wonderful people, said Executive Director and Producer Doug White, the minister of music at the church. There are new people in every scene along with a new Jesus. Since January, he has been watching the drama unfold in the youth building, as the cast prepares for the massive Broadway-style show at the Marina Civic Center. The Passion Play production includes a technical crew, live orchestra, choir and cast of almost 200. In its 13th year, the production has been experienced by more than 60,000 people, but audiences again can expect new creative elements when the Passion Play returns to the stage March 17-19. The play is early this year, and we are actually doing the performances Palm Sunday weekend since local schools have their Spring Break starting Easter Weekend, explained Steve Applegate, who plays Eli, a servant of the Roman Centurion. I tell the Centurion about Jesus. I think he can heal Benjamin. Ron Schreffler, who plays a horn in the Panama City Pops Orchestra, is a natural playing his shofar in his role as Benjamin. The shofar, which Schreffler got on his 2013 trip to Israel, is used in a ceremonial triumphant entry with Jesus. This year Michael Swett will be filling the role of Jesus, previously played by Michael Dobbs. Michael is brand new and hes really taken on this as a serious commitment, White said. It is so reassuring when you have guys who play that part who feel that way, saying God told me to do that and give their best. Before accepting his role, Swett said, I told them I would pray about if I could. I felt Gods will that I do this. Since taking on the commitment, Swett has poured over the script and scripture in an effort to be more like Jesus. Swett, who also has a beard, will don a long-haired wig for the part. In one scene, he recites John 3:16  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (NIV)  to Nicodemus when telling him how to be born again. It just makes the Gospel message that much clearer, said Dr. Michael Claunch, pastor of St. Andrew Baptist Church, who is reprising his role as Nicodemus. We may never see all of the harvest of people coming to faith, but we got the privilege to sow the seed of the Gospel in their lives. The Passion Play Panama City Passion Play 2016 PANAMA CITY PASSION PLAYWhat: 13th annual production presented by St. Andrew Baptist Church When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, and Friday, March 18; 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19 (arrive about 30 minutes before show time) Where: Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City Admission: Free to the community; no tickets required; seating is rst-come, rst-seated Donations: 1 canned good requested to bene t the Center of Hope, a non-pro t organization in the heart of St Andrews that provides food and clothing to those in need in the Panama City community Details: PanamaCityPassionPlay.com PATTI BLAKE | The News HeraldJesus, played by Michael Dobbs, leads a prayer during the 2015 Passion Play. HEATHER LEIPHART | The News HeraldChildren sing about what they learned from Jesus during a 2013 dress rehearsal.PATTI BLAKE | The News HeraldChildren sing a song about the 10 commandments called The Perfect Ten during the 2015 Passion Play at the Marina Civic Center.SEE PASSION | D2CelebratePANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD SUNDAY February 28, 2016 More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D FAITH Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.Section NF-1163624 CARS 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 17 CelebratePANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D FAITH Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.Section SUNDAY August 28, 2016 By JAN WADDY747-5072 | @PCNHJanWaddy jwaddy@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  On Aug. 16, Grammy-award winning Christian singer Sandi Patty held her 2-week-old grandson on her shoulder. His mama just fed him, she said. After her Forever Grateful: Farewell Tour wraps up in March, Patty will have more time for moments like this. Its just time to slow down to do what Im doing right now. Hes our second (grandson) and our third is in three weeks. I also want to be mindful of the art form, said Patty, who wants to stop traveling before she goes past her vocal prime. Her Panama City performance will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at First Baptist Church of Panama City, 640 Grace Ave., where she will be joined by special guests Veritas. Pattys last performance at First Baptist Church of Panama City was part of The Big 3, Together Again with Christian artists Larnelle Harris and Dino. Its my favorite beach, my favorite food, my favorite people, Patty said. My family loves to vacation on the Gulf side. Im very excited, and we wanted to be very intentional in our last tour. Its people who came to concerts, bought the CDs, to those we saw we have loved you all to the end. She and her husband, Don, who live in Oklahoma City, Okla., have eight children all together from Forever Grateful CONTRIBUTED PHOTOSGrammy nominated Nelons coming to Hiland ParkNews Herald Staff Report NASHVILLE, Tenn.  MultiDove Award winning and Grammy nominated recording artist The Nelons will be featured Sept. 4 at Hiland Park Baptist Church. The group will perform during 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at the church, 2611 N. U.S. 231 in Panama City. It will be a lot of fun, Kelly Nelon Clark said. Not only will we be singing the classics that have stood the test of time, we will also share many wonderful and interesting stories behind these timeless songs. The musical ministry of The Nelons was formed after family patriarch Rex Nelon already had enjoyed a 20-year career as a member of the legendary LeFevres. The Nelons, who recently were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, have been singing hit songs, bridging the traditional sounds of Gospel music with contemporary influences and inspiring listeners of all ages for decades. The group, which has enjoyed much success as a part of the Gaither Homecoming Tour and Video Series, continues to cross generational gaps, presenting rich harmonies that have been embraced by audiences from all walks of life. Female vocalist Amber Nelon Thompson, who travels full-time with The Nelons, also will be performing. She has multiple releases in her solo career and was named the youngest Dove Award nominee in history by the Gospel Music Association. WHO: Featuring Sandi Patty with special guests Veritas WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23; doors open at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: First Baptist Church of Panama City, 640 Grace Ave., Panama City TICKETS: $30 general admission; $40 early entry admission at 6 p.m.; $90 VIP with meet & greet, CD and early entry DETAILS: AttendStar. com or 844-HIS SONG or 336-887-3582 or support@ premierproductions.com FOREVER GRATEFUL: THE FAREWELL TOUR WHEN: 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 WHERE: Hiland Park Baptist Church, 2611 N. U.S. 231, Panama City DETAILS: 850-785-6530 or TheNelons.com THE NELONS Singer Sandi Patty bringing Farewell Tour to Panama CityKRISTI FOSTER | Special to the News Herald SEE SANDI PATTY | D2 NF-1163624 CARS 

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Page 18 Sunday, December 10, 2017 CelebratePANAMA CITY NEWS HERALD More coverage online at newsherald.com LOOK INSIDE For Lifestyle content: Out & About, Ask Amy and more D FAITH Celebrate Community is a partnership between The News Herald and local businesses to highlight the little, sometimes unnoticed things that make this area unique, that cause us to love it. Each Sunday in this space, well write about one of the four topics important to our areas core: community, family, faith and the outdoors. To submit story ideas, email Mike Cazalas at mmcazalas@pcnh.com.Section By TONY SIMMONS747-5080 | @PCNHTonyS tsimmons@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  The congregation of Temple Bnai Israel in Panama City celebrates freedom and exaltation today  freedom from the degradation of slavery that led to the exaltation of becoming servants and children of God. The Passover Seder is part of an eight-day festival celebrated in the early spring, according to information supplied by temple President Sarah Farkas. The holiday commemorates the Israelites exodus from Egypt after generations of slavery. Seder means an arranged order of symbolic foods, and the meal signifies the events leading to the exodus from bondage in the time of Moses. Some families celebrate two Seders, one at the beginning of Passover week and one at the close. Temple Bnai Israel, 1910 Frankford Ave. in Panama City, will hold its annual Passover Seder at 6 p.m. today. As in past years, the Seder is open to the community. Rabbi Matt Dreffin of the Goldring/ Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) will conduct the service. The Temple Sisterhood is hosting the celebration. Ticket prices are $30 for adult members of the temple and $10 for their children; $40 for adult non-members and $15 for their children; and free to students or active military. The temple had requested an RSVP by Thursday; call 850-522-8685 for details. Temple Bnai Israel is operated by Bay Jewish Community Inc. and welcomes all who wish to learn more about Judaism. The congregation is a warm and welcoming, multi-generational Reform Passover Seder Library, Islamic Society to host open houseBy TONY SIMMONS747-5080 | @PCNHTonyS tsimmons@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Sometimes, cross-cultural understanding can be as simple as getting to know your neighbors. To that end, the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St. in Panama City, will host members of the Bay County Islamic Society for an open house May 3, with the theme Understanding Your Muslim Neighbor. We want to work with the Muslim community to bridge gaps, clarify misunderstandings and observe the commonalities between our cultures, said Regina Burgess, community relations and marketing coordinator for the library. The national news shows the horrific actions of terrorists groups, but the majority of Muslims share our values, and those who reside in our area are an integral part of our community. The community is invited to meet some of the 150 Muslim families who reside in Bay County, learn about Islamic culture and sample ethnic food  including appetizers, desserts, coffee and tea. The event is free and open to the public. The open house will include a display of multicultural and Islamic art, and an opportunity to have your name written in Arabic. An ethnic clothing display will include a station where you can try on a hijab. You can also have traditional henna tattoos applied; anyone younger than 18 must have a parent or guardian present in order to get a henna tattoo. Our aim is to encourage dialogue and understanding, said Hiba Rahim, outreach coordinator for the Bay County Islamic Society. We know that many people have questions about our faith, and this event will provide a comfortable setting for people to ask, talk and build positive relationships. The Bay County Islamic Society is based at 3312 Token Road, Panama City. For more information on BCIS, call 850-785-8085 or visit BayCountyIslam.com. What: Open house in conjunction with the Bay County Islamic Society Where: Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 3 Details: call 850-522-2120 or visit NWRLS.com UNDERSTANDING YOUR MUSLIM NEIGHBOR SUNDAY April 24, 2016CONTRIBUTED PHOTOThe rabbi poses with children in this Seder selfie from Temple BNai Israel. The children have found the Afikomen, a matzo broken in two at the start of the Passover Seder and hidden for the children to find at the end of meal. Served as a dessert, it ensures the proper conclusion of the Seder. Where: Temple Bnai Israel, 1910 Frankford Ave., Panama City When: 6 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Cost: $30 adult members, $10 children; $40 adult non-members and $15 children; free to students and active military with ID Details: call 850-522-8685 or email farcott@gmail.com. PASSOVER SEDER Temple embraces community celebration NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTOVince Flavia holds a microphone for Jaime Bell, 10, right, while she reads from the booklet that describes the Seder Meal. Her brother Brady Bell, 8, left, read a portion as well. Three local congregations; St. Dominics Catholic Church, Hiland Park Methodist and Temple BNai Israel joined for the Passover meal at the St. Dominics Parish Hall. The symbolic meal was described in terms of the Jewish history and extended many of the images into the Christian tradition.SEE PASSOVER SEDER | D2 NF-1163624 CARS 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 27 CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY A SUND A Y TR A DITION: CHURCH The ministers who served as officers of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance in 1955 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. First row, from left: Rev. J. R. Bowers, Elder R. L. McCloud, Rev. W. J. Johnson, Rev. C. Wood, Rev. P. L. Glover, and Rev. J. R. Reed. Second row, from left: Rev. K. C. White, Rev. W. L. Walker, Rev. E. Jones, Rev. J. C. Woods, and Rev. R. B. Ivery. In the back row is Rev. W. C. McClendon. Photo loaned by the African-American Cultural Center.CHRIST CHUR C H, ST. ANDREWS 1918 This picture from a postcard shows the old First Baptist Church at Harrison Avenue and 5th Street. The card was undated but the sight is a familiar one. NEW BETHEL MISSION A RY BA PTIST CHUR C H 1955 FIRST BA PTIST CHUR C H, DA TE UNKNOWN MILLVILLE METHODIST EPIS C OP A L CHUR C H BA YS FIRST CA THOLI C CHUR C HMillville Methodist Episcopal Church is shown, left, in 1928. It was destroyed by fire in 1936. At right is Bay Countys first Catholic Church, which was located at Foster Avenue and and 15th Street. CARS 

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Page 28 Sunday, December 10, 2017 CARS CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY Back when a billboard said it all Gas sign at U.S. (Business) 98 and Sherman Avenue. This sign, on U.S. 231, welcomed visitors to Panama City and the fence for Lions Park is in the background. All photos on loan by Ralph Conrad. A Hull Oil sign is a true sign of the times with gas at 23 cents a gallon. Jimmys Car Wash was a long-time fixture in downtown Panama City. The 4 Winds was a popular destination for years at the marina. This Bay National Bank & Trust Co. sign on Highway 98 was automated. A sign for Black Insurance Agency, a longtime fixture downtown, is shown from 1962. Lee and Byron Brown stand by the sign for their business, opened in 1943 and now known as Panama Alternator and Generator. Back when a billboard said it allGas sign at U.S. (Business) 98 and Sherman Avenue. This sign, on U.S. 231, welcomed visitors to Panama City and the fence for Lions Park is in the background. All photos on loan by Ralph Conrad. A Hull Oil sign is a true sign of the times with gas at 23 cents a gallon. Jimmys Car Wash was a long-time fixture in downtown Panama City. The 4 Winds was a popular destination for years at the marina. This Bay National Bank & Trust Co. sign on Highway 98 was automated. A sign for Black Insurance Agency, a longtime fixture downtown, is shown from 1962. Lee and Byron Brown stand by the sign for their business, opened in 1943 and now known as Panama Alternator and Generator. CARS 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 29 CARS CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY Easter: A day of tradition, reflection and gratitude P A RK E R 1950, P E NNINGTONS A ND P E RICOL A SThose pictured here include Laura, Donna and Rosemary Pennington, along with Argie and Rita Pericola. 1960 Y A CHT CLUBShown here are Mildred Yost, and Myrtle DeWitt enjoying Easter at the St. Andrews Bay Yach Club. 1926 P A RK E R F A MIL Y E A RL Y 1900S 1938 P A NAMA C IT YSunlight service at Bay Beach Trailer Camp. CARS 

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Page 30 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published Nov. 21, 2015. By Katie Landeck 522-5114 | @PCNHKatieL klandeck@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Latangela Faye Lowder was tired of living in poverty when she showed up at her rst Circles of Northwest Florida meeting last year. She was sick of barely having the money to pay her living expenses and letting small crises derail her. She wanted to change. So she turned to Circles, a national organization run through Catholic Charities that works to empower individuals by helping them to develop a life plan and execute it. Aiding them in the process are community partners called allies, regular people who oer advice and cheerlead them forward. When I was in a little crisis, Id call my ally, and shed say, Calm down, breathe and lets talk about it. Its good to have someone in your corner, Lowder said. Im not where Im going to be, but Im not where I used to be. There is a shortage of allies for the current class of eight students in Circles, according to program director Naomi Sharp. We need quite a few more, she said. We have eight people, so I need about 16 allies. An ally can be anyone who isnt living in poverty, she said. Historically, people have volunteered from all walks of life with varying skill sets. The key isnt to know how to do everything, Sharp said, but to be able to commit a little time to supporting someone else get on their feet. Its a lot of cheerleading, she said. You check in on (whether) they called an employer or if they took an action step. You might look over a resume, or help them make it, or give them an interviewing tips and encourage them to take those steps needed. To accomplish this, allies undergo a training session about the framework of poverty and sociologist Ruby Paynes research on the tyranny of the moment. They survive day to day. There is a lot of chaos, and it can be dicult to focus on the future when you are trying to determine what bills get paid, Sharp said. It helps the allies understand what drives certain behaviors. The training also helps allies nd the modern day dierence between giving someone a sh and teaching them how to sh. Ive been involved in a lot of nonprots, said Brenda Parker, who volunteers as an ally and is employed as a bank manager. Im excited about this one because so often we give people resources, but we dont give them change and knowledge. This gives them the knowledge to sustain themselves and keep it going. Parker still keeps in touch with the rst woman with whom she was paired. When they rst met, the woman was unemployed with a car that was perpetually breaking down. Now, the woman works in a supervisory role at her job and has a new car. Shes moving forward and doing so much better than she was, Parker said. Looking back, Parker said she has learned a lot from the people she has mentored, especially about the value of a support system and how a seemingly small thing, like a functioning car, can make a signicant dierence. Sharp sees this often. When these intentional relationships are formed, allies get a lot out of it as well, Sharp said. They learn a lot from each other, and they form a relationship with someone that wouldnt normally meet. The current Circles class is looking forward to being paired o with their mentor, having just completed the early stages of the program. At their last meeting, they talked about their erce determination to move forward as they grapple with circumstances ranging from cancer to starting a family. I knew I needed help. I needed to be taught, to be taught the skills to break free and stay free, and thats what Circles is to me, said Deneika Roulhac. It is a manual and a road map and if we follow it to a T, I am certain it will lead us to a life of freedom and prosperity. The group meets two Thursdays a month for dinner and conversation. How to help For more information on Circles of Northwest Florida or to volunteer, contact program director Naomi Sharp at 850-7630475 ext. 3.Transforming grief into action: Wesley Burnham Foundation sponsors preschool tuition for child in needEDITORS NOTE: This originally was published Dec. 26, 2015.By ERYN DION 522-5069 | @PCNHErynDion edion@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY BEACH  A year after losing her 2-year old son Wesley in a tragic accident, Jill Burnham and her family know that grief is hard. But they also know that through their grief and through Wesleys memory, they can make a dierence for children across Bay County through the Wesley Burnham Foundation by giving them a chance to attend preschool. Burnham said the foundation, which started in January, is based on an idea she and her husband Je had about providing preschool scholarships primarily for the Woodlawn Child Development Center, where Wesley attended school. It was started by a group of friends of ours after we lost Wesley, Burnham said. It was an opportunity for our friends to do something to help us. In its rst year, the foundation was able to provide a fullyfunded music program for Woodlawn, including instruments, an instructor and a curriculum to make music a part of preschoolers daily classes. The foundation also provided tuition for up to 15 children in the last year. Wesley had a strong anity for music, particularly guitars, and the program is a way to keep that memory alive. But for the past several weeks, Burnham said they have been looking at ways to expand beyond Woodlawn and reached out to the Gulf Coast Childrens Advocacy Center, which works with children coming from backgrounds of abuse and sexual trauma. Originally, Burnham said they wanted to help create a music-based visitation room at the center. And while thats still their goal, they were made aware of a more immediate need for preschool scholarships for children going through the agency. A lot of these children are most at risk during the day, Burnham said. Any opportunity we had to help we denitely wanted to do. Lori Allen, executive director of the Gulf Coast CAC, said a spot in a high-level preschool can be life changing for some of the children her agency works with. Children who come from toxic environments, she said, often are behind in language, cognitive, and motor skills. Even if the kids are removed, they still have a lot of catching up to do, Allen said. This environment really is their best chance to get back at a normal functioning range for their age. Money often is an obstacle for children to attend a good preschool, Allen said, even when they are with a safe caregiver. To help, the Wesley Burnham Foundation used more than $3,000 raised during the rst Bay Point Turkey Trot in November to cover the preschool tuition for a child involved with the CAC. And theyve nancially committed to provide day care for the same child for six months at a cost of about $7,600. To know that in his (Wesleys) name, we can give back and help provide a loving and nurturing and safe environment for other little children to be in denitely makes us very proud, not only of our family but also of our community, Burnham said. Donations to the Wesley Burnham Foundation can be mailed to PO Box 28374, Panama City, FL 32411 or through its website,http://burnhamfoundation.org/. Wesley Mac Burnham plays his guitar during a Christmas program at the Woodlawn United Methodist Church Child Development Center in Panama City Beach in 2014. [SPECIAL TO THE NEWS HERALD] Naomi Sharp, Circles coach, hugs Ben Morgan after giving him a certicate of achievement at the Circles Northwest Florida Circle Leader Celebration. [HEATHER LEIPHART/THE NEWS HERALD]Circles of Northwest Florida oers path out of poverty United Way helps celebrate the good lifeEditors Note: This originally was published Nov. 14, 2015. By Jacqueline Bostick Special to The News Herald One can look at the United Way of Northwest Florida as sort of an umbrella agency that provides well over a million dollars in funding to local service agencies in our area each year. But the width of that umbrella has shrunk with declining donations since the economic collapse in 2008, though it still serves more than 40 local agencies and raised over $1.75 million last year. Now, Executive Director Bryan Taylor is determined to try and increase donations to create an umbrella big enough to keep all those in need dry. Education, income and health are the building blocks for a good life and thats where United Way is focusing their energy, Taylor said. Last year, United Way provided emergency services to 1,588 neglected or runaway youth and their families, 53,000 meals to elderly homebound persons, a mentor program to about 800 at-risk girls and free medical and dental services to more than 3,000 Bay County citizens. However, despite its reach, the organization sees a shrinking budget, with donor contributions moving damply behind year over year, from about $2.5 million in 2007 to a campaign goal this year of $1.7 million. Its Taylors mission to return the campaign to prior levels within the next ve to 10 years. Gifts that are not designated to United Way, go into a pot, we call Community Impact Fund, and that community impact fund for the past several years has been right at a half of million dollars, Taylor said. We consistently have requests in excess of $1 million, he added. So Id love to get to the point where we can support all of the requests that are made from us. The majority of nancial contributions are streamlined through about 200 local businesses campaigns, which call for employees to rally for United Way at their workplaces by encouraging co-workers to contribute to the organization through payroll deductions. The simplied giving solution allows donors to automatically make a contribution to agencies of their choice, directly out of their payroll check. Donations are tax deductible and have local impact. These funds have helped our agency provide emergency assistance services, helped provide upkeep to our transitional living home, and helped to operate our Circles Initiative, which helps people get themselves out of poverty, said Naomi Sharp, Catholic Charities spokeswoman. About 2,700 families have saved more than $375,000 in tax preparation fees through the United Way Dollar $mart initiative. The program provides free services and nancial literacy classes to qualifying taxpayers. United Way also hosts health and human referral network hotline 2-1-1. United Way is never going to get out of the business of supporting local agencies, Taylor concluded. The big dierence thats made in our communities is made by our aliated agencies ... that we help support with funding. United Way of Northwest Florida serves Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. To learn more about the organization, log on tounitedwaynw.org HOW TO HELP Give: Online https:// volunteer.truist.com/cwonf/ donate/; by pledging/payroll http://unitedwaynwfl. org/wp-content/ uploads/2015/07/2015pledge-form.pdf Advocate: http:// unitedwaynwfl.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/09/ coordinators-guide.pdf Volunteer: http:// unitedwaynwfl. org/application/ Contact information: unitedwaynw. org 850-785-7521 United Way of Northwest Floridas mission statement: Enrich lives by fostering and uniting resources with those in need. 2015 fundraising goal: $1,750,000 The United Way of Northwest Floridas budget is shrinking as donations have fallen since the Great Recession. Executive Director Bryan Taylor is determined to return the campaign to prior levels within 5-10 years. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 31 EDITORS NOTE: This article originally was published Jan. 30, 2016. By ERYN DION 522-5069 | @PCNHErynDion edion@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Sally Sparks spent her Friday evening driving to a West Bay motel with her husband. The man they were there to meet was homeless with two young daughters, ages 11 and 12, and had gotten the motel room through a local organization. He had a frying pan, plastic bowls, a pot  but no food. Sparks, who works for the Bay County Sheris Oce, runs a small nonprot called An Angels Pantry, providing emergency food and toiletries to people and families in need. Operating out of her youngest sons bedroom, which was outtted into a storage pantry, Sparks estimates she helps about 200 families a year. I wanted to let people avoid the red tape that comes with getting food stamps or other assistance, she said. Until they can get food stamps or their next check, they can call me and say, I need this, and I either bring it to them or they come to the Sheris Oce. Through regular monthly monetary donations, help from the community and contributions from groups such as the United Ways United We Can drive, Sparks can put together two or three days worth of food and toiletries for people who call. If they say theyre hungry, I put it together, she said. The pantrys shelves are mostly lined with canned vegetables, Carnation instant breakfasts, boxed meals and ramen, but there are also diapers, shampoo, deodorant, soap and toothpaste. She said she mostly needs the boxed meals, which have a long shelf life, toiletries and reuseable shopping bags that are easy to pack with food. Sparks started the pantry in 2009 as a way to give back to the community. She said she knows what its like to be hungry, but not homeless, and considers what she has to provide a blessing and an honor. Theres a lot of hungry people in Bay County, but Im able to meet some of those needs, she said. God put me on this earth for a purpose and in order to serve him, I need to help other people. I always want to help people. Anyone wishing to donate, or who needs emergency food, can contact Sparks by calling the Bay County Sheris Oce at 850-747-4700 and asking for Sally Sparks. EDITORS NOTE: This originally was published Feb. 6, 2016. By JACQUELINE BOSTICK Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  Boys arent better than girls. Just ask 9-year-old Sydney Richardson. Boys say that boys are better than girls and they cant do that or they cant play basketball, but Girls Inc. is a fun place and they say what you can do; girls can do anything, Sydney said moments after stepping out of Mind and Body class Thursday at Girls Inc. of Bay County, 1100 Fountain Ave. From welcoming visitors at the front desk to incorporating math principles into a game of jumping rope on the gym oor, Thursdays scenes encompassed a myriad of activities, each group applying researched-based educational programming funneled from the national Girls Inc. The programs, coupled with a girls-only atmosphere, separates the organization from other after-school and summer programs, ocials said, because they guide the organization to achieve its mission: To inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold. Because were an all-girl facility, they have that openness; theyre able to ask questions and talk about personal things that they wouldnt otherwise be able to bring up in a co-ed situation, said program director Rebecca Nelson. Enrollment fees are $500 for the school year, a $25 membership fee and a $35 transportation fee. During the summer break the price is $60 weekly for members and $15 daily for nonmembers. A 10 percent discount is applied to accounts with three or more girls enrolled. Board member Zena Le is glad her two daughters joined at a young age. Today, Les 25 year-old-daughter is an electrical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center; her other daughter, 22, is a student at the University of West Florida earning a degree in physical therapy. I was a working mom and sometimes you dont think that you give enough time to your girls, so having a Girls Inc. here to be able to provide things that I wouldve provided, really helped a lot, Le said. My girls are truly strong, smart and bold; very assertive, she said with a chuckle. I think Girls Inc. attributed to that. With a woman possibly on the cusp of cracking the glass ceiling of the White House, the message Sydney is learning, and Les daughters have learned, at Girls Inc. truly isnt that farfetched. Boysarentbetter than girls and girlscando anything  and they should, according to Girls Inc. Executive Director Niki Kelly. Kelly is diligently working for the day when the glass ceiling is shattered across all careers and social spheres throughout the nation. As long as we are still talking about the rst woman to do anything instead of it just being the norm, then our work is relevant, Kelly said. Only 5 percent of Fortune 500 companies are women; a mere 19 percent of Congress are women. Approximately 25 percent of all tech industry jobs are held by women. Where will industrial growth be in the future? In the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) industries, she said. Girls Inc. strives to prepare girls for positions of leadership, to be active change agents in their community and to be excited about careers in STEM or other traditionally male-dominated elds. Ashley Frink, 21, a Girls Inc. alumna, was on site Thursday, teaching Mind and Body class  the one 9-year-old Sydney is in. She slipped out the windowed, red-painted classroom door while Nelson covered for her for a few moments. Girls Inc. really became a family, not just a place I went to when I was in third grade and fth grade, Frink said regarding her experience. It taught me that I can go out in the real world and be able to carry myself in a real strong way. Frink started as an intern and then was hired when she turned 18. She now is completing an associate of arts degree at Gulf Coast State College and plans to transfer to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) this fall to pursue a degree in journalism. Teaching at Girls Inc. is her way of giving back, she said. Sometimes were the only positive place they can go to, she added. We do nothing but love them and teach them. Sydney, a future dancer or teacher, stood in the corridor, chest high, feet shoulder length apart and her right hand propped on her hip. With good eye contact and a bright smile, she seemed to be pre-prepared for Thursdays interview  each sentence spoken more boldly than the previous. Our sta that work here, theyre really fun and I like how when we do our groups. They teach what we should do when we get older and stu, like dont be afraid to tell your thoughts, Sydney said. And then if I grow up, I might work here. I dont know, but Im thinking about that. To help support Girls Inc., one can register for its annual golf tournament fundraising event April 15 at Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Golf and Tennis Club, 4701 Bay Point Road. If you go: What : Girls Inc. Annual Golf Tournament When: April 15 at 8:30 a.m. Where: Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Golf and Tennis Club, 4701 Bay Point Road Details: Must register. Download form online atwww.girlsincofbaycounty.orgor call 850-7696703. How to donate: To make a donation to Girls Inc., send a check made payable to Girls Inc. to 1100 Fountain Ave, Panama City, FL 32401, or donate online atwww.girlsincofbaycounty.org EDITORS NOTE: This originally was published Feb. 13, 2016. By ERYN DION 522-5069 | @PCNHErynDion edion@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Norm Gulkis gures just about everywhere you go in Panama City, youll run into a graduate of the AMIkids Panama City Marine Institute (PCMI). Just last month, Gulkis was in a dealership looking to buy a new car. As a board member for the school, Gulkis was wearing his PCMI shirt while negotiating the deal. While in the oce, he said he met no less than three former PCMI students, two of which worked at the dealership, one as a service manager. For any other high school in the district, that may not be much of an accomplishment, but PCMI isnt like other publicly funded schools in the district and they take in a very specic set of kids. As an alternative school, Gulkis explained, about half the student body is made up of children on the brink of being expelled out of Bay District Schools, and the other half comes from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). The average DJJ student has about 7 prior arrests, starting at 14 years old, and 25 percent already have already been charged with a felony, he said. We treat them the same, Gulkis said. We treat them like people. The school is able to achieve spectacular turnaround with students by taking a completely dierent approach than traditional public schools. Gulkis said the sta takes on a big role in the students lives, going to court with them, meeting with the School Board on their behalf, and working with family members through counseling. They also handle students dierently, setting examples on how to take responsibility for their actions and x problems. Gulkis said that one time while visiting the school a student lost her temper and threw something through a glass window, shattering it. The director walked up to her, didnt shout or yell or get angry, and he said, OK, now we have to gure out how you pay for it,  Gulkis recalled. Now we have to x it. Its real world. The students also carry around a scorecard, and teachers rate students on their behavior and performance. With good behavior, they can earn points to bid on prizes, trips or special classes, while misbehaving or doing poorly results in points o. Its a system that rewards and reinforces positive behavior and gives them something to work toward. Gulkis said he recently spoke to two students who worked for six weeks to save up points to take a special dive class with their instructor, and theyre now diving certied because of their hard work. They didnt just get it automatically, Gulkis said. They earned it. This year, through donations from the St. Joe Community Foundation and a three-year grant from the Department of Labor, the school has opened a career center, which Gulkis said provides training for students to pursue either carpentry or food service training. Due largely in part to the new program, Gulkis said 22 of the 100 students currently attending PCMI are employed, mostly in the food-service industry. Pull 100 kids out of any high school and see if they have the same numbers, Gulkis said. Especially with the kids were talking about. Funding for the institute is a patchwork of sources. Bay District Schools and the DJJ contribute money each year, but Gulkis said a large portion of their budget comes from fundraising  a portion set to become even larger, as he said the school district cut its contribution by more than $60,000, leaving them $16,000 short of their normal funding for the next four months and in danger of being understaed and overenrolled. Were going to go through the next four months shortchanged, Gulkis said. At a recent competition for AMIkids across the country, Gulkis said PCMIs students excelled, taking home rst prize in numerous categories, including rst aid, knot tying, the academic quiz bowl and a speech contest. The winner of the speech contest, a girl named Myasia, had at one time missed more than 140 days of school. Last year, she missed only three, and after taking rst prize in the speech contest she will be speaking at the AMIkids national meeting later this year. We here in Panama City wiped everyone out, Gulkis said. Panama City Marine Institute Executive Director Ron Boyce teaches scuba diving at the Panama City school in October 2014.AMIkids Panama City Marine Institute helps transform kids Sally Sparks stands in the food pantry she uses to provide food and supplies to people in need. The Panama City woman has run the nonprot An Angels Pantry out of her home since 2009. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] An Angels Pantry gets food to those in needGirls Inc. charts future for Bay County girls Kelsie Tomes, left, 9, gets help with her homework from Demetrona Whitsett, 11, at Girls Inc. in Panama City. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] 

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Page 32 Sunday, December 10, 2017 EDITORS NOTE: This originally was published Feb. 20, 2016. By ERYN DION 522-5069 | @PCNHErynDion edion@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Thirty years ago, a group of four residents out on Panama City Beach wanted to make sure Bay Countys homeless and runaway teens had a safe place to stay. And so, with one paid sta member, donated property and a lot of volunteer hours, Anchorage Childrens Home got its modest start on McElvey Road. The building still is used by the organization today for Hannahs House, a program for young pregnant mothers and their infants. It was just a vision from some folks in our community, said Brooke Bullard, Anchorages development director. Basically it was a community eort. Growing and responding to the needs of the community, Anchorage now has multiple residential programs both on the Beach and in Panama City, Bullard said. With Hidle House, located on Lisenby Avenue, the organization can provide emergency shelter for up to 20 children ages 10 to 17 who are the victims of abuse or neglect. Bullard said they also can oer a 21-day cooling o period for these teens and their families to try and identify whats causing the conict at home. For homeless youth between the ages of 16 and 22, Anchorage has a transitional living program, giving them a safe place to live and access to basic amenities while they continue their education or secure employment. Anchorages newest addition is a sibling group home thats designed to keep large family groups together while their parents work on reunication. Were really about restoring the family, Bullard said. We just want to make sure these kids know theyre loved and cared for. In addition to their residential programs, Bullard said the organization also provides case management for children in Marianna and Chipley, and runs a street outreach and recovery program to nd, identify and engage homeless youth to provide them food, water and other basic needs while working to resolve the cause of their homelessness. Its about building that relationship and trust, Bullard said, and letting them know theres options. One of the biggest roadblocks Anchorage faces in reaching an already dicult demographic is funding. The organization, particularly their street outreach, is working with a skeleton sta, with the Bay Health Foundation providing the bulk of their funding in the three years since their federal grant was cut. Without that money, we would have had to shut down street outreach, Bullard said. Even with just one full-time and one part-time sta member and a handful of volunteers, Bullard said they were able to reach 90 homeless children in the community last year and secured permanent housing for seven of them. At its peak, she said, there were four full-time sta members running street outreach. Thats just what we can identify with a small crew, Bullard said. If we could do street outreach with a full sta, those numbers would increase. Bullard said the organization also runs a lesser-known but sorely needed family counseling program, which provides 12 weeks of free family counseling to families in Bay, Jackson, Calhoun and Holmes counties. The counseling, Bullard said, is not just for a crisis; it can be used for typical family issues, and counselors will work when its most convenient for a family. To learn more about family counseling, call their main number, 850-763-7102, or their direct family services line, 850769-1235.EDITORS NOTE: This originally was published March 5, 2016. By JACQUELINE BOSTICK The News Herald PANAMA CITY  One new nonprot organization is dancing its way into the lives of individuals and families impacted by Parkinsons Disease. Dance for Hoping for Hope, Healing and Health (D4HHH) focuses on using dance to positively aect motor skills, balance, depression and mental function of individuals impacted by neurological diseases, particularly Parkinsons Disease a progressive neurological disease that causes rigidity in movements, such as tremors and stiness. Right now, there is no cure and what were doing is helping make own their lives the best, said Michael Wallace, D4HHH vice president. The organization is holding a golf tournament April 9 to raise $15,000 to fully fund the dance program, making it free to participants. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. at Holiday Golf Course, 100 Fairway Blvd on the Beach. Fees are $70 per person and $280 per four-man team. Lunch will be provided. Golfers, sponsors and items for raes and door prizes are needed, ocials said. Sponsorship opportunities include two levels: Hole at $100 and Gold at $500. Dance for PD Dennis Holmes demonstrated graceful, taichi-like movements at the studio Wednesday. When Im dancing  Im not trembling  which is always a good thing, he said after dance class ended. My movements are a lot smoother since I started taking the classes, and thats really important. It requires a little eort, but not too much, and the way the class is designed, you can work to your own level, Holmes added, noting with a smile, You dont have to keep with Jay Holmes, the choreographer. Holmes was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease several years ago. His wife, Donna Holmes, said the family searched for various treatments and tried to nd a ray of hope, especially as he continued to decline in his movements. Their son, Jay Holmes, found there was a dance program that ... actually helped them move better and started to build some of those neuropathways back and give them better cognitive function, Holmes said. The program, Dance for PD, which started about 15 years ago in New York City, incorporates choreographed dance moves as the therapeutic vehicle for creating new neurological pathways in people with the disease, which in turn, support improved motor skills. Jay Holmes, owner of Dance Life Dance Studio located downtown, recently was trained in the program and is now using his studio to promote D4HHHs initiative to improve the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by the disease. We try to create new movement in order to create new pathways, Jay Holmes said. So in the class were doing opposition in movement; were doing improvisation. ... By doing that theyre making brand-new opposition pathways without even knowing it. D4HHHs golf tournament will raise funds to support the program, which averages 15 to 20 participants weekly. Its an opportunity, Wallace said, referring to the choreographed dance class. We can help retrain them to improve those movements so that they can do simple things, like tie their shoes, put on their shirt. Its social, he said. In the future, D4HHH plans to start similar dance programs for children with autism and individuals with diabetes, he noted. Want to play? What: Golf Tournament sponsored by Dancing for Hope, Healing and Health When: April 9 at 8 a.m. Where: Holiday Golf Course, 100 Fairway Blvd on the beach Fees: $70 per person, $280 per team (lunch provided) Contact: Vivian Sammons, 276-9840 Sponsor info: Hole Level, $100 (benets: sign at the hole, lunch included); Gold Level, $500 (benets: banner, sign at the hole, four-man team entry fee covered, lunch included) How to help: Anyone interested in supporting the organization or the Dance for PD golf tournament can go to d4hhh.org or D4HHHs Facebook page. You also can call the organizer of the event, Vivian Sammons, at 850-276-9840.EDITORS NOTE: This originally was published March 26, 2016. By JACQUELINE BOSTICK Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  Two years ago Sylvia Justin didnt get out much. I watched TV a lot and didnt get out of the house, and I said, Well, this has got to stop,  said Justin, 68. So I made a phone call, started coming here, and Ive enjoyed it. The seniors solid, hot pink nails matched her cropped pink and silver-ombreyed hairstyle, and spoke to her eclectic taste for fun. As Fridays bingo caller at Bay County Council on Aging (BCCOA), located at 1116 Frankford Ave., she was equally enthusiastic. We all bond and make friends here, she added. BCCOA is a a private, nonprot organization that provides services to elderly individuals countywide with assistance to maintain independence, health and quality of life. Programs provide a balance of life that allows seniors to have a place to socialize while maintaining a home life, which keeps them from having to leave their homes and become residents at a nursing home. If theres one message that I can get out, its help with Meals on Wheels, said executive director Beth Coulliette. If you have one day a week, hour-and-a-half lunch hour, (hour-long) lunch hour and you want to do something thatll be more rewarding then anything youve ever done, see us and volunteer to deliver a meal route. BCCOA serves more than 300 seniors through its home delivery meals program, dubbed Meals on Wheels. The program, operated almost entirely by volunteers, usually calls for 10 stops per route. Meals meet one-third of the daily meal requirement for a person age 60 and older and are t for diabetic and low-salt dietary requirements. The program promotes good health for clients and saves taxpayers money, Coulliette said. Ive been here for 35 years and I have yet to meet one senior that says, I want to leave my home and go to a nursing home,  she said. Theyre willing to do whatever it takes to stay at home. For taxpayers, it makes sense because it costs $6,000 a month-plus for nursing home placement, she said. But we can keep them at home with a grant for about $1,000 a month, with all services, not just Meals on Wheels. With seven meal sites  Lynn Haven Senior Center, Elizabeth Coulliette Senior Center, Panama City Beach Senior Center, First Baptist Church Fountain in Fountain, St. Andrews Towers, First United Methodist and Mexico Beach Methodist Church  BCCOA provides on-site congregate meals, exercise, games, recreation and education. The program is free for seniors. To qualify for meal delivery, seniors must be home-bound, unable to get out without assistance, unable to prepare meals or has no one to prepare meals for them. BCCOA serves more than 100,000 meals a year. As you get older, a lot of people get more and more impaired, to the point that you need some help. There are a lot of seniors that live here, a lot of retirees, Coulliette said. There are a lot more people than we serve. Were just happy that we can serve that 300 plus in home delivery meals. Volunteers are an integral part of operating the program, she said, and BCCOA is currently in need of volunteers, especially as summer approaches, when regular volunteers may spend time on vacations away from the area. Eva M. Carter has volunteered for about nine years. Her son, Preston Carter, owner of the lcoal Preston Glass Co., started bringing his mom to the center so that she could remain active. The 89-year-old arrives at BCCOA at 6:30 a.m. every morning; she wraps the silverware. It helps me, Carter said. It helps me energy-wise, keeps me moving, mobile. Rather than just sitting down, because if I did just that, that would be all I wanted to do, Carter said. But I dont, but Im so glad that he started me doing this. The center will celebrate National Older Americans Day on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All seniors are welcomed to attend. To volunteer for the May 5 event or for regular duties, go to baycouncilonaging.orgor call 850769-3468. Learn more Upcoming event:Celebration of National Older Americans Day on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bay County Council on Aging, 1116 Frankford Ave., Panama City To volunteer:Call BCCOA at 850-769-3468 More info:baycouncilonaging.orgAnchorage Childrens Home reaches out to homeless youth Brooke Bullard, development director at Anchorage Childrens Home, takes a group of women and their husbands on a tour of the home after the women donated $10,000 they donated after selling candles. [HEATHER LEIPHART/THE NEWS HERALD] Camilla Rudd, in red, laughs during Dance for PD at Dance Life Studio. The program teaches therapeutic dance to people with Parkinsons disease. [HEATHER LEIPHART/THE NEWS HERALD]New nonprot plans to dance for Parkinsons Sylvia Justin spins bingo balls at the Bay Council on Aging. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD]Council on Aging oers mobility, meals to seniors 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 33 Editors Note: This originally was published April 1, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  Hank Hill, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Bay County (BGC), has been chosen as an inaugural participant in a collaborative program between the Harvard Business School and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The program, called the Leadership Summit, is the educational component of a joint project that ultimately seeks to help BGCs meet their goals. Hill is one of 60 leaders nationally chosen for the year-long program, which is designed to help participants think about both the overarching issues the BCG faces nationally and meet their unique goals. Hill said there are three core outcomes that measure success  academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. While the clubs have a good track record of creating great leaders, changes in socioeconomic conditions call for more support. According to national statistics, kids are in crisis, he said. The education system is struggling. Even Bay County realized that sevenhour days will no longer cut it because the kids struggle socially and emotionally. Thats just part of their lives. Bay District Schools Superintendent William Husfelt said the work done by BGC makes a dierence in the community. I had friends who beneted from the BGCs, and in turn, that aected me, he said. Its important a childs life not be measured just between kindergarten and graduation. Husfelt said social skills and positive activities go a long way toward giving students the proper tools for life. If all students could attend something similar to Boys & Girls Clubs, theyd all be more likely to graduate, go to college and have families. There wouldnt need to be any involvement with the legal system, he said. Husfelt said organizations such as BGCs provide positive experiences for everyone and that higher education realizes society benets when we all help each other. Im proud of him. Hank gets it, Husfelt said. In scal year 2016, local Boys and Girls Clubs served 3,266 youth, with 1,382 registered as club members and 1,884 served through community outreach. The youth were served by about 28 sta members and 325 volunteers at locations in Panama City Beach, Millville, Callaway and two centers in St. Andrews.Editors Note: This article originally was published April 8, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald Everyone once in a while, something special can cause a hunter to turn his sights to conservation. For Texas-raised lawman and Panama City criminal lawyer Hoot Crawford, chairman of the Bay County chapter of Ducks Unlimited, it is his grandchildren. I do this so my grandbabies can see ducks in the wild, Crawford said. They wont be able to if we dont care for (ducks) and grow them. Ducks Unlimited is a national organization that has preserved millions of acres of land in Canada, the United States and Mexico for waterfowl and other wildlife. Because the majority of duck nesting grounds are in northern North America, Crawford said the local group wanted to assist in its own way. So for the last two years, the group has provided area wood ducks with new homes, setting up wood houses where the birds can safely stay and nest. Wood ducks are permanent Florida residents, Crawford said. There has been a decline in available nesting areas  in the hollows of trees normally  so we simulate the tree. I want no homeless ducks in Bay County. Every duck should have a home. Partnering with Gulf County Tree Specialists for downed trees; Wally Syfrett, who cut the trees into wood planks; Home Depot for associated hardware; and the Bay County Sheris Oce jail to construct nesting boxes, Crawfords group has created about 130 duck boxes since 2015. To help fund and promote the conservation eorts, the group holds an annual fundraising dinner, set this year for Friday, April 14. Attendees will enjoy a steak and shrimp dinner, along with the chance to bid on items including decoys; art; and a shotgun, rie and handgun. Jarrett Laferty, DU regional director over parts of North Florida and Southwest Georgia, said the Bay County chapter has gone above and beyond many others. In 2015, the group raised $8,469, and last year they raised $19,850 that went toward the organizations mission of wetlands and waterfowl conservation. Hoot and his groups eorts have been outstanding with its Bay County support eorts, Laferty said. Duck boxes also will be available for $30 at the fundraiser for anyone interested in posting them on their own properties. It just might lead to some friendly fowl visiting your home. I just as soon watch them now, Crawford said. And they dont mind. WANT TO GO? WHAT: Ducks Unlimited Panama City fundraising dinner WHERE: Whispering Oaks Farm, 9000 Campowers Road, Panama City WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 14 COST: $55 for singles, $75 for couples; corporate tables are available TICKETS/INFO: Call Hoot Crawford at 850-913-9661; visit his oce at 748 Jenks Ave., Panama City from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; or visitwww.ducks.org/orida/events/45293/panama-city-dinner Editors Note: This originally was published April 15, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald MIRAMAR BEACH  A Walton County nonprot has broken ground on two residential treatment centers in conjunction with Aprils National Alcohol Awareness Month. Path of Grace, a 501(c) 3 womens faith-based addiction recovery program established in 2008, broke ground March 30 after securing a $125,000 donation from the Dugas Family Foundation, which was needed to begin construction, and the event kicked o a $1 million capital campaign to continue fundraising for the project. Though we have lots of little chunks coming in, this is by far the largest donation weve received yet, Eddie Manseld, Path of Grace managing director, said of the foundation gift. The new Dining and Living Quarters houses will be constructed on the same property as one of the programs four other facilities, located on East Hewett Road. Construction is scheduled for completion Oct. 1 and will house eight more women in recovery. Manseld said the Dining Quarters is a 3,000-square-foot home that will include a kitchen, cafeteria, exercise room, media room and laundry room. The Living Quarters 2,000 square feet will encompass four bedrooms with two beds in each and a sitting room area. The four previously established recovery residences, currently assisting 26 women and four children, have housed more than 80 women in their journeys toward health and sobriety. Through the sale of donated items, two Path of Grace thrift stores in Miramar Beach and Destin help oset programming costs, so women from all nancial backgrounds might receive help. Program graduates Brandee Wilson and Tiany Garner, hired at the beginning of 2017, bring the sta total to four, including licensed therapist Valerie Peterson. The program runs from nine to 24 months and incorporates a 12-step program. Eighteen months is the average, Manseld said. Path of Grace is seeking donations to cover remaining costs of the construction project and repairs needed on the current homes and facility vehicles. In addition to nancial donations, in-kind gifts for construction and building also are welcomed. The organization also is selling naming rights to the homes, memorial brick pavers and additional acknowledgement levels. We still have about $800,000 to go, Manseld said. For more information or to make a donation, call Manseld at Path of Grace at 850-974-4573, send a check payable to Path of Grace, P.O. Box 9261, Miramar Beach, FL 32550, or visitwww.PathOfGrace.net Hank Hill, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County, will participate in a year-long leadership summit led by Harvard Business School and the national service organization. [ANDREW WARDLOW/ THE NEWS HERALD]Boys & Girls Club CEO chosen for Harvard programGround was broken March 30 at Path of Grace in Miramar Beach. The ministry is in the middle of a fundraising campaign. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Path of Grace breaks ground for women Hoot Crawford, chairman of the Bay County chapter of Ducks Unlimited, said the duck down stuck on the entrance of a Deerpoint nesting box is an excellent indication of usage. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]Every duck should have a home Ducks Unlimited dinner, fundraiser set for April 14 

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Page 34 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published June 10, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  The Panama City Rescue Mission is in the midst of registration for its 13th annual Klothes for Kids program, which supplies Bay District School families in need with gently used or new uniforms and supplies. Registration will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays through July 31, with distribution on Aug. 11 and 12, by appointment only, at the Springeld Community Center. Living Word Ministry also will provide backpacks lled with school supplies. Poverty is non-discriminatory based on age, said Lisa Nixon Mabry of the Rescue Mission. We want the kids to have dignity and not stick out like a communitys leftovers. Uniforms needed include solid color polos, blue jeans, khakis, and navy pants, shorts, skirts, shoes, belts, new socks and underwear, as well as school supplies. Eligibility includes low-income families, single-parent households or households where the head of the household has lost a job, and families with a disabled member or foster children. In the rst year of the program, Mabry said Klothes for Kids helped about 230 children. In 2016, almost 1,000 kids received assistance. With the communitys support, were helping as many as we can, Mabry said. Donations and registrations are in the beginning stages, she said, but as the summer wears on, registrations and donations will increase. People arent thinking about new clothes for the next school year yet, Mabry said. She hopes that when families go shopping during sales and Floridas Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Aug. 4-6, they will pick up extra packs of items, especially new socks, underwear and shoes. Shoes are always short, Mabry said. And theyll wear tennis shoes until they fall apart because they are expensive. School-age childrens sizes include everything from pre-K through 12th grade. Last year, shoe sizes up to size 16 were in need. For assistance, call the Panama City Rescue Mission at 850-215-0131 with the childs name, school, grade, Social Security numbers and sizes for each school-aged child in your household. Editors Note: This originally was published June 17, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  Misty Anderson loves the military. She also loves pets. Marrying the two is Pets for Vets, a national organization dedicated to supporting veterans and providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training and pairing them with veterans who could benet from a companion animal. Anderson, who grew up in a military family, recently started a local chapter of Pets for Vets. She said she already had been working with pets with the group Knights of Hound Table when she realized the closest Pets for Vets organization was in Miami. Its a worthwhile cause and a great area for it between the Panama City and Fort Walton Beach areas, Anderson said. Assistance dogs have a great calming eect and help with PTSD. Dogs can give veterans a purpose. Anderson has enlisted the assistance of a new local veterinarian, Dr. Darren Ru of Bay Animal Hospital, to work with her in preparing the pets  primarily dogs  to go to veterans in need. Its a great cause, said Ru, who joked that he had the perfect name for a vet. There are healing properties with pets, and anything they can do will be a positive thing. Ru worked for 21 years in Wisconsin and worked with service dogs before moving to Panama City. The emotional support they provide is huge, he said. To support the edgling organization, Anderson organized an 8-ball tournament, which will kick o at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Corner Pocket, 300 Harrison Ave. in Panama City, with tournament play starting at 1 p.m. The tournament will be a modied double elimination format with a $25 entry fee, of which $10 will go to the players pool and $15 to the fundraiser. In addition to the competition will be games, a rae, prizes and a craft-beer tasting. The maximum number of players allowed will be 32. Ill be stopping by the tournament to support the fundraiser, and I hear some of my clients who are vets are going to support it, too, Ru said. Anderson said a second fundraiser, a pet wash scheduled for June 24, has been postponed because of a canine u outbreak and will be rescheduled it soon. To learn more about Pets for Vets and support the cause, visit www.PetsforVets.com. Editors Note: This originally was published May 27, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  Chris Gately, a former Marine, runs the Workout Anytime franchise in Panama City Beach, and to commemorate Memorial Day, his gym has partnered with Lift for the 22, an organization founded by Carter Davis, a former Navy corpsman, to ght veteran suicides through gym memberships. The military gives you everything, but when thats shut o, you have to do everything for yourself, Gately said. The military treats you dierently  you are told what to do. You have to relearn everything on the outside. The stress from relearning can cause psychological issues for some, he said. For Davis, it was his own brush with suicide that provided the impetus toward working out as part of the solution to avoid a self-inicted end. In 2015, he started Lift for the 22 in honor of the often cited 22 veterans who die from suicide each day, a number in dispute by the federal government and other organizations. I went to the VA and I was processed through the ER for six hours, but not seen, Davis said. I left against medical advice because I didnt feel supported. Davis called his buddies who drove two hours to be with him to try to help. They took me to the gym and worked it out of me, he said. I couldnt feel the anxiety or depression anymore. I was too tired. Davis said he also has personally known seven veterans who have committed suicide. Though studies have been and are in the process of being conducted, no set reason has been given for the high number of veteran suicides. Still, Davis wanted to do something about it rather than just talking. In July 2015, the rst three free memberships in the Lift for the 22 program were sponsored. Workout Anytime is our dominant gym; they were the rst ones to work with us, Davis said. So far weve put out 3,000 memberships per year without spending a dollar. Gately, who opened his franchise in 2012, is committed to giving 22 free memberships to veterans in need. We want to start a community, he said. Go to the website and apply; then Carter will let us know. For more information, visit Lift for the 22 online at www.liftforthe22.org or Workout Anytime at 12117 Back Beach Road, Panama City Beach, or call 850-708-1247, or online at http://workoutanytime.com/panama-city-beach.PCB gym partners with veterans organization Brian Drennan, a Workout Anytime member, recently moved to Panama City Beach. He was an Army chaplains assistant who counseled troops about the transitional struggles to civilian life. [GINA FARTHING/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Two students browse through clothing at the 2016 Panama City Rescue Missions Klothes for Kids event. [RESCUE MISSION/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]Rescue Mission taking registrations for K4K Pets for Vets pairs animals in need with veterans who would benet from an animals company. 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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 35 Editors Note: This originally was published July 1, 2017. By Amanda Banks | The News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  The ducks will take to the water again next month in Beach Care Services annual fundraiser. Weve been doing this for over 10 years; thisll be the 11th anniversary for the duck race, event chairman Debi Knight said. The 11th Annual Duck Race will be Aug. 8 from 5:308:30 p.m. at Laketown Wharf in Panama City Beach. The event features local celebrities racing across a pool on giant, inatable duck oats in four-man teams, with one person riding the duck and the others taking turns towing it across the pool in a relay. The Panama City Beach Police Department also will race against the re department. Its so much fun watching the police department race the re department because theyll cut up in the pool, and they put costumes on the ducks. Its really funny, Knight said. Not everyone in attendance will get to enter the giant duck race, but every ticket matters in the second race  1,400 baby ducks will race across the pool, with the fastest winning one lucky guest a $1,000 grand prize. The second fastest will win one guest $500, while third place will win someone $250. Tickets are $10 each or ve for $45 and include entry into the race as well as food provided by 12 area restaurants, including Moes, Texas Roadhouse, Fatty Pattys and more. Theres so much food, oh my gosh! Knight said. Guests also can check out the silent auction and enter for rae prizes. We raise thousands and thousands of dollars every year, Knight said. Hopefully, I think well raise $30,000 if not more, and it all goes to Beach Care Services. Beach Care Services is a nonprot agency that oers aid to more than 700 working families in and around Panama City Beach for short-term emergencies, Knight said. This includes things like helping with electric bills, doctor and dentist visits and trolley passes for people who need transportation to work. Weve been doing it for many years, raising money for Beach Care. Its a great charity that helps so many people, Knight said. With just over a month to go until the race, Knight said the agency still is accepting sponsors and donations for the silent auction and rae prizes. The donations are taxdeductible and provide great advertising, Knight said, as the race brings together so many people from the community, local businesses, media groups and tourists. Its really so much fun, she said. All the foods included, all the fun, a chance to win big bucks ... For more information on sponsorships and donations, call Knight at 850-832-0221 or Karen Smith at 850-2334351, or visitBeachCareServices.org Tickets are available at Beachy Beach Real Estate. Editors Note: This originally was published July 22, 2017. By Eryn Dion 747-5069 | @PCNHErynDion edion@pcnh.com LYNN HAVEN  As rewarding as it can be to bring an adopted or foster child into a family, being an adoptive or foster parent can be, at times, dicult and even isolating. Hoping to help bring spiritual support and renewal to local adoptive and foster moms, Lynn Haven United Methodist Church will be hosting a retreat, called The Nesting Place, for two days in September. Were all out there in Bay County, but we dont necessarily know each other, said Katie Fanning, the churchs risk taking mission and service coordinator. Youre just plugging along. You need other people to bounce ideas o of and understand what youre going through. Fanning, who adopted a son from China, said she attended a similar retreat in Georgia and wanted to bring the idea to Bay County on a smaller scale. Theyll show videos, she said, and have discussion panels with other adoptive moms, siblings of adoptees and adult adoptees to talk about the experience. Its not the same as raising a child you gave birth to, she said. A lot of these kids come from really hard situations and have a lot of healing to do. That can make parenting dicult, but also really fun. Through all the challenges, Fanning said the most rewarding part is knowing youve made a dierence in the world, starting with that one child and watching the progress they make. Theyre part of your family, she said. All the same joys you have with your birth children, you have with them. With about 12,000 children in Florida in foster care and a shortage of foster parents in the area, Fanning said she also hopes to be able provide support and inspire other parents to think about becoming foster parents. Thats one of our goals, she said. By providing support, hopefully other parents will see how rewarding it can be. The retreat will be Sept. 22-23 at the church, with registration opening to the public Aug. 1 at mylhumc.net. Theres space for about 50 moms, Fanning said, and the cost will be $50. Child care will be provided at the church if needed. Anyone interested can email katie@myhumc.netwith the subject line Nesting Place Updates to receive email updates before registration.Editors Note: This originally was published July 29, 2017. By Gina Farthing The News Herald PANAMA CITY  St. Andrew Bay Center recently celebrated its 60th anniversary of providing services to Bay Countys individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The center, now rebranded as The Arc of the Bay, marked the occasion with two fashion shows featuring center clients sponsored by T.J. Maxx and a dual chamber of comer ribbon cutting marking its name change. The fashion show had a fantastic reception, said Maggie Wattenbarger, Arc associate director. In attendance were Lynn Haven Mayor Margo Anderson and recently appointed Florida Chief Financial Ocer Jimmy Patronis. The condence they displayed at the fashion show was phenomenal, said Ron Sharpe, the centers executive director. Thats what its about, to believe in themselves. After 60 years of service, the centers alignment with Arc was an opportunity for further growth and resources, Sharpe said. We knew the timing was right, he said. The national Arc organization is a well-known brand and logo, but we werent capturing that strength. Benets of alignment in the almost 70-year-old Arc organization will include national advocacy and access to funding. You cannot apply to national Arc grants unless youre a member, Wattenbarger said. Sharpe said sta already are working to identify more community needs, specically for individuals who have aged out of Bay District Schools, those ages 18-22, and people with autism. Autism needs us to do and be more, Sharpe said. They depend on us to support them to support themselves. Expansion might occur in adult day training, which teaches vocational, independent living, life and functional skills; and in the supported employment program, which helps clients to be placed in employment, previously placing about 60 clients into jobs. This year we increased to about 80, Wattenbarger said. Some clients need long-term support, others do not. Sharpe said joining the national Arc association is all about awareness, advocacy, expanding organizational capabilities and giving clients the message that, You have every right to be who you want to be. Jimmy Thorpe of A Superior Air Conditioning and Heating lunges to knock Renata Murphree o her duck as Ron Branham of Beachy Beach tries to block during the 2015 Duck Race. [PATTI BLAKE/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTODuck Race oers a quackin good timeLocal church hosting retreat for adoptive, foster moms An upcoming retreat at Lynn Haven United Methodist Church, The Nesting Place, will bring together adoptive and foster moms. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] St. Andrew Bay Center becomes Arc of the Bay Nicole, a client at The Arc of the Bay, models a dress by Boutique, from T.J. Maxx during the St. Andrew Bay Centers anniversary celebration and name change ceremony July 20. [JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD] 

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Page 36 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published Aug. 19, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald MARIANNA  Summer camp always oers fun and games, but next weekends Camp I Believe oers much more: support for children who have lost a loved one. Emerald Coast Hospice of Mariannas annual Camp I Believe, for children ages 7-14, is one of 15 bereavement camps oered across the U.S. by Kindred Gentiva aliates. Kindred covers all expenses; families dont pay a thing except for transportation to the camp, said Emerald Coast Hospices Melissa Yount. We want kids to know they are like anyone else. Yount said children are often left to themselves during the grieving period of a lost loved one and that adults around them sometimes are unaware of what issues the children are facing. During Camp I Believe, kids are exposed to regular summer camp activities such as swimming, kayaking and games. But bereavement camp oers more, including sessions with social workers and chaplains to facilitate their grieving through healing and growth. The loss can be a sibling or friend, a parent, caretaker or even pet. Gino Mayo, a hospice chaplain, has worked for the bereavement camp for years, including as a past director. He said the greatest benet the camp gives children is the knowledge that they arent the only ones suering. They see school events with moms and dads, and they dont have one or both to share those with, he said. But at camp, everyone has had a loss. Campers wear color-coded bracelets indicating the types of losses experienced, to make it easier for the children to connect with others who have a similar loss. Other techniques employed to foster healing include age-appropriate groups for drawing, talking and memorialization, Mayo said. The No. 1 emotion is grief, but the No. 2 is anger, he said. But they learn to take the good memories with them, instead of trying to move on without them. Camp I Believe will be Aug. 25-27 at Blue Springs Baptist Conference Center in Marianna, starting after school lets out Friday and running until lunch time Sunday. The event is for children ages 7 to 14 who live between Dothan, Alabama, and Panama City. For more information or to sign up, apply online at www. gentivahospicefoundation. org or call Margo Lamb or Melissa Yount at 850-5263577. Tips to help grieving children of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. validate it it is OK to feel what they feel. of communicating in their own time, but make no demands. permission to grieve and get pain out openly and honestly. processed over time.Editors Note: This originally was published Aug. 26, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  Next month, area residents will join forces to preserve an unusual body of water. The Lake Powell Community Alliance, together with the St. Andrew Bay Resource Management Association, Friends of Camp Helen State Park and Bay County Audubon, will host the annual Lake Powell Clean-up on Sept. 16. Lake Powell was designated a Class 2 Outstanding Florida Water in 1991. The lake is a rare body of water because of freshwater inows from streams and periodic inuxes of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. The brackish water makes the lake one of a small group of similar habitats. They are globally rare, said Emily Ellis, LPCA chairperson, who has studied Lake Powell with her husband for about 22 years. There is a biodiversity of species living there that lives nowhere else. Other locations Ellis cited include 15 other coastal dune lakes in Florida, with a few on Front Beach Road; New Zealand; Madagascar; the U.S. North Pacic Coast; and South Carolina. The lake also boasts recreational and educational opportunities. In the four years LPCA has hosted the event, a part of the Ocean Conservancys International Coastal Cleanup annual initiative, Ellis said more than 12,000 pounds of trash has been removed. Last year was the least amount collected, she said. Thats a good thing. Ed Keppner, a retired biologist who worked with the National Marine Fisheries Service, said the alliance has done a fantastic job of watching over the lake. They monitor and test the lake monthly and keep records of what is going on, he said. Keppner, who studied the lake in the 1990s, said he observed changes in the biological life on his most recent visit. There were shellsh species that we never saw before, he said, adding he doesnt know why and isnt aware of any associated research studies. At 76, he wonders what sh still exist there. Thats where LPCA comes in, monitoring salt content, pH, oxygen, temperature, clarity and nutrients, along with bird surveys, to inform interested parties. Ellis hopes to inspire a new generation of stewards to keep a watchful eye on Lake Powell.  Itll be in their hands to carry the torch, she said. To join the team and keep it clean. Registration for the clean-up will begin at 8 a.m. at the Lake Powell boat ramp or at Camp Helen State Park. The event runs until noon. WANT TO GO? What: 2017 Lake Powell Cleanup When: 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 16 Where: Lake Powell Boat Ramp, Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway What to bring: Closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, grabber to collect garbage, work gloves, water and snacks. Optional: A boat, canoe, kayak or paddleboard to join other oating cleanup crews and required life jackets, whistle and safety devices. The alliance will provide vinyl gloves, garbage bags, data cards, coee and donuts, water and snacks. Details: Lake Powell Community Alliance on Facebook at www. facebook.com/LakePowellCommunityAlliance, or 850-625-4140.Editors Note: This originally was published Sept. 2, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  The Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida will host its inaugural Golf Fore Kids shotgun golf tournament fundraiser Sept. 22 at The Hombre Golf Club to support its childrens museum mission. Forty years ago the Junior Womens Club and the Womens Club of Panama City created the childrens museum in Bay County, and during the years, with the help of other organizations, developed the museum, according to the centers website. The rst exhibit opened in 1969 in a farmers market building shared by an elementary school kindergarten class. The current museum property was rst leased from Panama City in 1972; the present building was erected and exhibits began in 1981. Today, along with multiple exhibits on dinosaurs, aviation, electronics, biology and chemistry, the museum hosts a 3-hour-per-day preschool for children ages 3 to 5, two state-funded classes and one supported by parental fees. We do it all with no marketing, said Michelle Smith, the only full-time employee among three museum sta and six preschool sta. We need more sta and are trying to renovate but have to foot the bill. Having the preschool within the connes of the museum helps support the continuation of the museum in the o-season and vice versa during the summer months, but the center needs to raise additional funds to maintain and keep it interesting, Smith added. Currently, three teams are registered to play in the tournament, but more are sought, along with hole sponsors. Were three weeks out but still looking for more players, donations and sponsors, Smith said. This is our rst golf tournament, but we plan to build on it. Various levels of sponsorship exist with multiple benets, and a meal will be provided at the end of the tournament. Raes with prizes, mulligans, casino-style games and contests also will be oered. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. We currently get no funding except from memberships and fundraising, Smith said. This is a stepping stone toward our general museum support. For more information, call the center at 850-527-1355, email sdc@sdcnw.orgor visit the website at scienceanddiscoverycenter.org Camp I Believe is a bereavement camp for children ages 7-14 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTOFree camp helps children dealing with loss Volunteers unload collected trash from a boat into a tractor at the 2016 Lake Powell Clean-up event. Clean-up to help preserve Lake Powell Jewel is a 7-year-old green iguana that lives at the Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida. Green iguanas require a lot of work to keep them healthy so maybe not always the best choice for a pet, said sta member Michelle Smith. 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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 37 Editors Note: This originally was published Sept. 30, 2017. By Eryn Dion 747-5069 | @PCNHErynDion edion@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Bay County might not get not get many cold days during the winter months, but for students standing at their bus stops early in the morning, it can get downright frosty. Many of those students dont have a proper winter coat to combat the chill, and thats where the Coast for Kids Drive, organized by the law rm Manuel & Thompson, hopes to t in. Were living in Florida. We dont have all that many cold days, but every now and then you wake up and it will be close to freezing and you need a coat, said Jay Manuel, a partner at the law rm. Even though theyre not needed as much as in colder climates, theyre still needed. The drive has become a staple in Bay County, with over 40 businesses and local organizations banding together to help collect coats. Going into its 15th year  something Manuel himself can hardly believe  the number of coats donated every year steadily increases, along with the number of partners, and theyve been able to give out over 4,500 coats to keep kids warm over the last four years. It started small in the early years, but as word has gotten out it just grows and grows, Manuel said. Well just get a call someone out of the blue who says, I read about it in the paper or I heard about it and wed like to be a part of it. Most of the donated coats are sent to schools, Manuel said. Teachers there identify students who are in need, and they pass that information along to school sta, who then send their list to the law rm. Because theres such a high need, Manuel said they always have a shortage of coats sizes 5-6 through 13-14. We do still get adult coats and well take them, but what we really need is the smaller coats, he said. DROPOFF LOCATIONS Coats can be dropped o at these Bay County locations. The most needed sizes are 5-6 and 13-14. Bauman Chiropractic, Bay County Courthouse, Bay High School, Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart, Bayside Church; Beacon Accounting, Broward Hall Agency, Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Eric Berry, Dr. Michael Hanson; Emerald Coast OBGYN, First Choice Physical Therapy, Granny Cantrells, Gulf Coast Electric, HealthSouth; Hiland Park Baptist Church, Innovations Credit Union (Thomas Drive, Back Beach Road, 23rd Street, Tyndall Parkway, Jenks Avenue and State 77); J. R. Arnold High School, Liberty Baptist Church, Lynn Haven Dry Cleaners, Lynn Haven United Methodist Church, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; The News Herald, Northstar Church, Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union (MLK Jr. Boulevard, Richard Jackson Boulevard and State 77)Editors Note: This originally was published Oct. 14, 2017. By Tyra Jackson 850-522-5121 @TyraJackPCNH tjackson@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  Peanut butter is a great source of protein and can be a vital food for families who are struggling with hunger, which is why the Bay County Extension Oce and others are working to combat hunger through the 2017 Panhandle Peanut Butter Challenge. There are a lot of people in the community who are in need, said Marjorie Moore, Bay County Extension Oce director. There are a lot of people who dont have resources to buy food. We nd a lot of children go home hungry. The extension oce has partnered with the Florida Peanut Producers Association to ensure all donated, unopened jars of peanut butter stay in Bay County, Moore said. The association also matches the amount of jars collected through the extension oce. The collaboration works well, as the extension oce promotes the work of the Florida Peanut Producers Association when ocials collect jars. Moore said extension oce representatives pass out iers about the association to inform people of the organization. The Peanut Butter Challenge not only raises awareness about the important contribution of North Floridas peanut growers to the state peanut industry, but also helps provide a healthy, locally produced product to food-insecure families in Northwest Florida, said Libbie Johnson, agricultural agent for UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County and co-organizer of the challenge. The initiative is in its fth year, and local extension oces have gathered peanut butter from people, schools and organizations across 16 Northwest Florida counties. Last year, surrounding extension oces received 3,236 jars of the sandwich spread. Moore said 858 jars were collected in Bay County. The Florida Peanut Producers Association donates more than 3,000 jars of peanut butter each challenge, according to a press release. Weve been very fortunate that people and local schools have donated, Moore said. Once they hear about it, people usually make it a point to contribute. I hope we get a lot of jars. St. Andrew Baptist Church Bay Center of Hope Food Pantry, First Baptist Church Callaway and other entities receive the donated peanut butter around the Thanksgiving holiday, Moore said. Such organizations as the American Peanut Council also use the protein-rich food to help feed the hungry through its Peanut Butter for the Hungry program. According to the projects website, peanut butter is the most requested item by food banks across the country. The website says Peanut butter is a staple food item in the majority of homes in the U.S., not only for its outstanding avor but for its nutrition, versatility and convenience. One serving of peanut butter oers 8 grams of plantbased protein and more than 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. Moore said ocials have been trying to spread word about the challenge. We try to reach out to all of the media outlets, she said. Our volunteers help promote it. We try all avenues to disseminate the information. Donations end on Nov. 22, and can be made at the Bay County Extension Oce, 2728 E. 14th St.; Bay County Administration Building, 840 W. 11th St.; and Brock Pest Control, 600 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven.Editors Note: This originally was published Oct. 21, 2017. By Tyra Jackson 850-522-5121 | @TyraJackPCNH tjackson@pcnh.com LYNN HAVEN  Pumpkin patches are not only a staple of the fall season but a place for families  and local families have until Oct. 31 to attend Lynn Haven United Methodist Churchs 11th annual pumpkin patch and benet the community at the same time. The pumpkin patch is a place where families can be outside together in the fall weather, said Andrea Whitaker, LHUMC pumpkin patch coordinator. Its a fun way for families to get out. Visitors can have their pictures taken for free and purchase pumpkins of many varieties, with a top price of $35 depending on size. The photo opportunities are a hit at the pumpkin patch, said Katie Fanning, LHUMC missions and outreach coordinator. We try to make it a family-friendly atmosphere for pictures, she said. People always get their pictures taken. Its a great atmosphere to come get pumpkins. All of the money earned from the pumpkin sales will be contributed to LHUMCs local missions like the Hardly Able ministry, which constructs wheelchair ramps for the disabled. Money also will be spent on mission work at New Horizons Learning Center and Southport Elementary School. In the past, funds went toward building churches in Africa, but this year the money will stay local, Whitaker said. Most stores sell pumpkins, and thats great, Fanning said. The fact we give money back to the community makes it special. When you buy a pumpkin, you know its going to help the community. The pumpkin patch is also a destination for school eld trips, Whitaker said. She said about six eld trips already have taken place at the church. Students make a $1 donation to attend the trip, where they receive a small pumpkin, story time, a snack, hay play and locations to take memorable photos of their visit to the patch. The church goes above and beyond to make sure the pumpkin patch is a success. It even has the bright orange pumpkins shipped from a Native American reservation in New Mexico. About 5,000 pumpkins are transported via semi-truck to the church each year. The North Bay Haven football team helped unload the rst shipment of pumpkins, Fanning said. In fact, the church has received a lot of help from volunteers at the church and in the community, and Fanning said they appreciate support they receive. Two events are scheduled this month, as a part of the pumpkin patch. From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, radio station WAY FM will be at the patch to host a drawing for concert tickets. The event will feature bounce houses, popcorn and snow cones. On Oct. 28, the church will have its Teal Pumpkin Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event gives families the chance to buy and paint pumpkins teal, which signies to parents and trickor-treaters there are safe treats available at homes for children with food allergies. Pumpkin Patch hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. R. Waylon Thompson and Jay Manuel stand with a Coats for Kids collection tub Tuesday at their oce in Panama City. The attorneys and several other local organizations will collect coats for children until Oct. 27. Go to newsherald.com for a related video. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]Coats for Kids helps keep children warm Kindergartner Maddie Gomillion chats with Billy Goodman on Tuesday at the Lynn Haven United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]Patch a picture-perfect opportunity Jars of peanut butter donated to the Peanut Butter Challenge by Bay Haven Charter Academy students sit at the Bay County government center in Panama City in November 2012. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]Organizations spreading word on Peanut Butter Challenge 

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Page 38 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published Nov. 4, 2017 By Collin Breaux 747-5081 | @PCNHCollinB collinb@pcnh.com. PANAMA CITY BEACH  Last year, Laura Harnisfeger was a sophomore at a school in Belgium. This year, shes experiencing the Gulf Coast as an exchange student in Bay County, courtesy of a local community service club. Harnisfeger, who just turned 18, is among students being looked after by the Emerald Coast Rotary Club, the local chapter of an international organization whose motto is service above self. We go out, we help the veterans in the community, Emerald Coast Rotary President Teresa Holley said. We have a Christmas dinner for the veterans at Sims Veterans Home. We just try to help here locally. The Emerald Coast club has about 24 members, some of whom gathered at Triple Js Steakhouse for a dinner meeting Monday. The clubs membership is diverse and includes the disabled and people from Chile, Argentina and Serbia. The Rotary Club hosts guest speakers at its dinner meetings, usually someone motivational to give information on community happenings. Members pay dues, and anyone is invited to join, Holley said. Our club has grown in the past ve years, and were just trying to grow it and add people, Holley said. She said she likes the camaraderie there between the members to be able to be out in the community, to be supporting each other. Not only do we help in the community, we help each other in our businesses as well. Anytime there is someone in need, I know that someone in our club will go out and help. The club also participates in the exchange student program, hosting students from other countries and sending American students overseas. Past president John Byrne said the students come to America in their junior year and go to school here. Its a way for children to come to a better understanding about the United States, he said. Harnisfeger is staying with Holley and has bonded with Holleys daughter, who is 17. During her stay so far, she also has traveled to New Orleans. Harnisfeger said Rotary Club members have given her a warm welcome during her time here. Emerald Coast Rotary also hosts Miracle League softball games for special needs people and elderly veterans staying at the Sims Veterans Nursing Home. Other service projects the club handles include movie days at the Martin Theatre for the Sims veterans, Christmas bell ringing with the Salvation Army and the Christmas tree lighting in Panama City Beach. Beyond local philanthropy, Rotary International has been very big on the eradication of polio throughout the world, Byrne said. Now were working on clean water throughout the world and sewage because those are major, major things. To join the Rotary Club or for more information, call Holley at 850-399-1046. WANT TO GO? What: Miracle League softball game, From the Battleeld to the Balleld When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Where: Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway Details: johnson.dave@aol.com, 850-866-9854 or Miracle League Veterans Game on Facebook Editors Note: This originally was published Nov. 11, 2017. By Katie Landeck 522-5114 | @PCNHKatieL klandeck@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY BEACH  Its known as the event that kicks o the holiday shopping season. For the past 29 years, merchants, both local and traveling, have come together for Holly Fair. Its just fun and festive to be here, Out of the Box owner Linda Lee Bell said as she set up her booth. Bell, like many of the vendors, brought half of her store with her for the event and had spent an entire morning setting up an elaborate display. The Holly Fair isnt just a shopping event; its the largest fundraiser of the year for the Junior League of Panama City, with ticket sales, booth rentals and a silent auction supporting their community impact programs. And there are several  a diaper bank, the VOICES mentoring program, the multicultural education program, Kids in the Kitchen, the public aairs committee, the After School Assistance Program, elderly outreach, excellence in education grants, Girls on the Run, the Presidential Service Awards and the child service center. They do it because the community needs an organization like the Junior League, said Holly Fair co-chairman Jennifer Ross. I could go on and on about our programs. The Child Service Center, for example, helps struggling families by providing complete uniforms for the children, right down to the socks and shoes. So far this year, theyve lled 730 orders from people requesting assistance, and in a typical year, they ll between 1,200 and 1,500 orders. That work is certainly appreciated. We certainly couldnt do what we do without the extensive support we receive from the Junior League, said Bay District Schools Director of Communication Sharon Michalik. From clothing our students to ensuring that our teachers feel supported in the work they do, the Junior League has a long history of supporting education in Bay County, and we are forever grateful for all that they do for our students and our families. All that work is supported by the Holly Fair. Its really the perfect trifecta, said Holly Fair spokeswoman Tina Kennon. We have volunteers, community sponsors and businesses, and the community showing up and shopping. Its a great way to improve our community. To put on the event, it takes everyone, Ross said. Junior League members, which includes 90 active members and about 200 sustaining members, start planning and looking for auction items months before the event. The setup starts several days before the rst shoppers arrive, and there is plenty of work to go around. Everyone helps, Ross said. From picking up a shift to making the key lime fudge. Samples of the key lime fudge, a signature recipe for the Junior League, will be available at the Holly Fair, where the Junior League also will be selling cookbooks with the recipe alongside dozens of vendors. Holly Fair kicked o with a preview party Thursday and continues through the weekend. It will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 at the door. Editors Note: This originally was published Nov. 18, 2017. By Todd Hallett 850-522-5118 | thallett@pcnh.com PANAMA CITY  The holiday season practically demands a Christmas tree, and buying one this year can also help local children. The Boys & Girls Club of Bay County will kick o its annual Christmas Tree Sale with a grand opening and ribbon cutting at noon Saturday. For the club, this is the largest fundraiser of the year, generating over $30,000 to support after-school and summer programs at three Bay County locations. Each year, over 100 people volunteer during the sale  often from civic groups, schools and churches  but CEO Hank Hill said they can still use more. Its a great team building opportunity, Hill said, adding its a way to help for organizations or individuals who may not be able to make monetary donation. It can be hard, sweaty work, he said, but its a cool experience to help a family nd their Christmas tree. The trees on the lot, at 2312 W. 23rd St. across from Bill Cramer Chevrolet, range from 4 to 13 feet tall  and as an added bonus, the dealership will donate a tree to anyone who buys a new or used car during the sale. Last year the club sold more than 1,250 trees. But Hill stressed that the fundraiser is not about the trees, its about helping kids in the community. Seventy percent of children who take part in club activities are from single parent homes, according to Boys & Girls Club data, and 83 percent qualify for free or reduced lunches. We cant do it without the communitys support, Hill said. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. most days until the trees are gone. To volunteer or for more information, call the clubs corporate oce at 850-763-2076. The Emerald Coast Rotary Club regularly hosts Miracle League softball games for people with special needs. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO] Emerald Coast Rotary Club puts service above self William Rodriguez, left, and his brother Benjamin check out trees for sale during the Bill H Haisten 26th annual Christmas Tree Sale beneting the Boys & Girls Club of Panama City in 2015. The trees range from four to 13 feet tall and will be oered daily at three locations. Fresh wreaths also are available. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]Christmas tree sales to benet Boys & Girls Club Michele Monastra puts Jamberry nail wraps on Jazmine Dossa, 9, while her sister Mailyah, 4, watches during the 2015 Holly Fair. The fair is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Junior League of Panama City. [HEATHER HOWARD/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]Junior League spreads holiday spirit year-round 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 39 Editors Note: Occasionally on the Business Page The News Herald will prole one of its Celebrate Community partners, explaining its history and role in the community. This originally was published March 26, 2016. PANAMA CITY  Life is bigger than the deal at one local car lot. The person that buys the car deserves the best car we can give them for the money they can give us, said George Gainer, owner of Bay Cars. Life is bigger than the deal, and we really believe that. Bay Cars, which started in the late 1960s, includes new and pre-owned vehicles made by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Ford, General Motors, Suzuki, Hyundai, Lincoln and Mitsubishi Motors. Gainer, who is also District 2 county commissioner and running for a state Senate seat, said the companys goal is to surpass the expectations people have in doing business when purchasing cars. Were not a chain; we dont have any kind of cookie-cutter rules to go by, Gainer said. We try to have them make one decision; if its the right thing to do, we try to do it. And good business dictates what we do. And since he sold his rst car in 1964 at Tommy Thomas car lot, the business of selling cars, he said, is about love at rst sight  pairing the car with the person. Bob Burgamy, an assistant who joined the car lot in 1992, said the culture at the car lot is as much about the owner, Gainer, as it is about the business of selling cars. Hes an honest and caring person, Burgamy said. Therefore, he added, our customers should expect a good, honest, dependable and caring experience when they buy our cars. Our loyalty is amazing, Burgamy said. We have people that come back and repeat. Some of the customer loyalty may come from the companys historical and continued community involvement, such as supporting several local charities, providing assistance to individuals in need or stepping up during natural disasters  for example, Bay Cars provided free brake service to displaced Hurricane Katrina victims. I love paying back the people that have contributed to my limited amount of success, Gainer said. I get up every day to try to nd somebody to do something good for. He said he understands what it means to have a need and celebrates the resulting feeling of security when needs are met. I had a wonderful mom and daddy. They were great, but we were poorer than a drink of water, Gainer said. And when I got in the car business, my daddy was afraid I was doing something illegal to make that much money  honestly, he added, noting that he didnt inherit the business; he built it himself. I inherited a good work ethic, a good honest nature and a love for people. I feel like that was my inheritance and it was a rich one. Bay Cars is available online at baycars.com. Editors Note: This originally was published June 18, 2016. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY From ocial colors to the tornado mascot and emblem, the 90-year-old Bay High School is a product of proud alumni. We are kind of the repository of the true spirit of Bay High, said local attorney William Harrison, president of the Bay High Foundation. The oldest high school in the county has changed drastically over the decades and continues to develop, most recently with the start of demolition and pending reconstruction of Tommy Oliver Stadium. Soon to come are a state-of-the-art ne arts building; science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) building; and possibly a new faade reminiscent of the schools 1920s look. However, the foundation also fervently supports the academic makeup of the school. Ten years ago, the school grading of Bay High was a D, Harrison said. The challenge with Bay High is we reect the demographic of Bay County. Whats in the demographic? According to Harrison, a melting pot that reects the growing community in which Bay High is located. However, the challenges related to administering quality education to a group of students who speak eight dierent languages  or more than 125 students who are homeless  present an opportunity for the foundation to support the academic and extracurricular activities of the school. The foundation works to provide a level playing eld for those at the top of their performance as well as those who are overcoming unspeakable challenges, Harrison said. Those challenges make it dicult for an A school grade, and the foundation has worked over the last 10 years with the administration, faculty, sta and parents to ensure that every student has the ability for academic and extracurricular achievement. Bay High is an AICE (Advanced International Certicate of Education) school, which provides college-level courses to high school students. It also achieved an A rating in the 2014-15 school year, which was the same grade for all high schools throughout the county. The reason we have been successful is because everyone has redoubled their eorts, particularly with the lower quartile, to make sure that our most challenged students have as much of an opportunity for success as anyone else, Harrison said. Thankfully hard work has paid o, and we have had great success over the last four years because of those eorts. George Gainer, owner of Bay Cars, is seen behind the wheel of a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 diesel in Panama City on Friday.Bay Cars: Bigger than the deal Bay High Foundation support pays dividends Local attorney William Harrison, president of the Bay High Foundation, shows o memorabilia from the school. 

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Page 40 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published April 9, 2016. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  After almost 50 years in the industry, Capt. Andersons is keeping its reputation fresh with its vast seafood and wine selection. We still only buy whole sh and break it down ourselves, so we can assure the quality of the sh, the identity of the sh, the freshness of the sh, co-owner Jimmy Patronis said. By doing that, we can assure consistency and quality. In addition to freshly cut sh and steaks and in-house ground hamburger meat, Capt. Andersons Restaurant & Waterfront Market, 5550 N. Lagoon Drive, oers made-fromscratch bakery items, soups and salad dressings. Its commitment to preparing as much as possible in-house is something the industry no longer requires, Patronis said. We have it built into what Capt. Andersons is, he said, in taking the extra steps and extra attention to detail to go and be consistent in our whole existence. The restaurant boasts several eatery and local business awards, including Southern Living Magazines Readers Choice Award for No. 1 Seafood Restaurant, Florida Trends Magazines Golden Spoon Award and Hall of Fame, Panama City Living Magazines Readers Choice Winner and The News Heralds Best of Bay. For James Banks and Sharon Thasher, who were visiting from just south of Atlanta, trips to the area for the past 40 years have always included Capt. Andersons. They were waiting outside the front doors with about 70 other seafood lovers Thursday afternoon. I just prefer this one  the atmosphere is good, the service is good, Banks said. While seafood is a denite catch of local customers, the depth of the restaurants wine selection is a less familiar but growing asset. When people think of Capt. Andersons, they think of seafood, Patronis said, and where our following has really started to develop is with our wine club and our selection of wine were able to feature for our guests. The wine club features dierent levels, the highest reaching $3,000, and comes with exclusive wines and liquors nicely tucked away in a personalized wine condo at the bar side of the restaurant. For the past 10 years, Capt. Andersons has been the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which recognizes restaurants with interesting wine lists, whose selections match the menu and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. More than 300 wines are available. The beautiful thing about it is its a community product, Patronis said. When you take a bottle of wine to a table of four, it creates chemistry at the table. Its this whole bonding that takes place  from this one bottle, we share four glasses. It creates an element of toasting, of interaction of engagement. Editors Note: This originally was published March 5, 2016. By News Herald Sta PANAMA CITY  Everyone knows the gold sign, and with more than 30,000 transactions over the nearly seven decades in the business, one real estate company has earned its credit in the local industry. We want to be the same every single day, Charlie Commander said. We want to be the same  market is good, market is bad, the market is ying, the market is dying. We want to be consistent in what we do. Commanders grandfather started Commander Reality in the early 1950s in Panama City. His father, Charles Commander, who is the current owner, became a Century 21 franchisee when the franchise company began in 1971. The company, located at 2708 State 77 in Panama City, is also a development company, which buys land, develops subdivisions, sells to builders, and sells and resells homes of homeowners. Its oce is open every day of the week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A testament to the strength of the company is shown in relocating military families and installation personnel that have been able to rely on the company to buy and sell homes at times when the industry is considered unstable, Commander said. Being in business that long, weve been through three or four real estate busts  and real estate booms, he said. In the end, it all works out; the market is going to nd its way and get to where it needs to be  always has, always will. Were in the community, we support the community. And have for a long time, Commander added. Its one of the reasons why agent Victor Jed, a former Bay County Board of Realtors board member, has been with the company for about 17 years. In our business, if you leave the company, youre setting your career back six months to one year, Jed said. The longevity has something to do with and the fact that its not a y-by-night company. Youve got the infrastructure, youve got the loyalty, he added. Business is good right now and the market is optimistic, they said. Interest rates are still at historical lows and credit is readily available to home buyers who have good credit and steady income. According to the Bay County Association of Realtors, the average sale price between January of last year and this year has increased by 39 percent, new listings have increased by 20 percent and closed sales have increased by 23 percent. When it comes down to it and youre looking for a realtor, you want to nd the person that has a certain amount of experience, Commander said. Our overall size in the market is second to none. Moving is a life changer, Commander concluded. So when were called upon, there is something else that sparked this move. ... Then its a really unique situation for us to come in and to help change a life. 850-769-83262708 Highway 77 Panama City, FL 32405C21Commander.comSMARTER BOLDER FASTER NF-1181202 Jimmy Patronis holds the door to welcome patrons into Capt. Andersons in Panama City Beach. [HEATHER LEIPHART/THE NEWS HERALD]Capt. Andersons keeping it fresh at 50 Moving? Commander Realty ready to help CAPTION: Charlie Commander runs Century 21 Commander Realty in Panama City. His father, Charles Commander, owns the franchise. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 41 Editors Note: This originally was published Feb. 13, 2016. By News Herald Sta PANAMA CITY BEACH  When other companies downsized following the housing bust, one local real estate group instead decided to gamble and intensify its eorts to acquire what its president believes is the best talent to serve Northwest Floridas real estate needs. The expansion, risky and costly at the time, says Steve Counts, president and broker at Counts Real Estate Group, has positioned the company to operate well ahead of previous years as a healthier market starts to emerge. We kind of stood our ground, Counts said. Its paying o. In the last 13 months, weve closed $304 million in real estate. Thats huge, he added. Were running about 40 percent ahead of last year. Counts Real Estate Group, which opened with a handful of agents in 2006 at a single oce on Thomas Drive, is now a company of 125 agents and sta at ve oce locations. People use to come in and say that word on the street is youre losing your butt and closing the doors. I said theyre half right, Counts said. We were losing money, but ... I knew the right way to do it. Cherie Baker, relocation director, has been with the company since it opened and has worked with Counts in the real estate business for 19 years. She said its his forward-driving philosophy that attracted her to the real estate group. There were actually locations closing down, companies closing down as we continued to grow, Baker said. I think it has a lot to do with our partners and pulling together to make everything work. The company has featured communities and resorts in 21 areas across the region. With the hire of a full-time information technology sta person, Counts considers the company to be at the helm of real estate advertising and marketing trends. Its properties have presence on more than 600 websites, according to its sta. The past had been shaky: there were the early years of forecasted market uncertainty and then the BP Oil Spill in 2010. However, Counts said he viewed the challenges as opportunities for growth. We had a lot to oer a lot of agents out there when the other companies were pulling back. Our competitors have shrunk their companies at the time when we have grown to ve oces, Counts said. Thats our foundation. Everything we do is about supporting the agents so that they can do a better job for the customer. And with that philosophy, it really hasnt been that hard to grow a company, he added. In addition, agents are involved in a diversity of community-oriented activities and organizations. Something Counts is proud of. Many of our agents and people that work with Counts Real Estate are successful because of their involvement in the community, Counts said. I have to attribute everything to the talent and the leadership of the people that are in the company, to the talent and leadership of my partners. Counts featured communities and resorts:Editors Note: This originally was published Aug. 27, 2016. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  The president of Gulf Coast State College (GCSC) knows rsthand the impact a quality education can have on someones life. Dr. John Holdnak hears about it all the time  from the former high school dropout in line at the grocery store who went back to school as an adult to earn above minimum wage for the rst time in her life; or from the convenience store clerk who went to GCSC, along with almost his entire family; or from the director of a nonprot who, although he didnt go to GCSC, was planning to drop out of school until he forged a connection with a faculty member and today runs an organization that provides clean drinking water to children all over the world. Holdnak has dozens of stories about how the colleges very existence in the community has helped turn lives around. But in the last two years, he also has been pushing faculty and sta to go the extra mile through volunteer work to truly integrate themselves into the fabric of Bay County. Thats what we do. Thats who we are, Holdnak said. Were not separate from this community; were a part of this community. We are this communitys college. For years, the college has been a pace-setting organization for the United Ways fundraisers, and last year, Holdnak and his sta raised money for and helped build a house for Habitat for Humanity. But this year, Holdnak said he was looking to maximize the bang for their buck and capitalize on the schools large sta and potential impact in the community. He has proposed the Commodores Care! initiative, which calls on employees to venture out into the community, volunteer, log their hours and compete for prizes. Its the amount of impact we can have in this community, Holdnak said. Imagine if we can pump 25,000 hours a year of volunteer work into this community. Holdnak said many of his employees already volunteer with organizations like the Humane Society, Take Stock in Children or with various churches. What hes asking now is that they continue volunteering, but bring a friend and set a leadership example. Belonging to something bigger to us is important, he said. It makes you feel a whole lot better about the world if you belong to something bigger than you. While this will be the rst year of formal competition, Holdnak sees a long future for the initiative. He said hes also looking at ways to incorporate service learning into students curriculum, possibly as a graduation requirement. Theres a thousand little ways of giving back to the community, providing leadership and taking a friend, Holdnak said. Gulf Coast State College President Dr. John Holdnak urges faculty and sta to go the extra mile through volunteer work, saying, Were not separate from this community; were a part of this community.Commodores Care: Gulf Coast president outlines new volunteering initiative Steve Counts is president and broker at Counts Real Estate Group. [THE NEWS HERALD]Decade of growth: Local company took gamble after housing bust Inlet Beach 

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Page 42 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published Feb. 20, 2016. By News Herald Sta PANAMA CITY BEACH  The greens are peaking at Holiday Golf Club. Ive played all of the courses in the Panhandle, said Clyde Kerr, 74. If I were going to recommend a golf course, this would be the one Id recommend. Kerr, whose played the game for more than six decades, was on the putting green Friday morning. He moved to the area from Tennessee about ve years ago and has maintained a steady club membership. Its a challenging course, the course plays dierent every day; its like a dierent girlfriend every week, he added, tapping three balls into linear formation. And Theyre the nicest greens on the coast. The million dollar TifEagle turf is nally settling since its 2014 summer installation. The semi-private course, viewable from U.S. 98 and located less than three miles from Pier Park, prides itself on its greens, hospitality and the fact that its locally owned and operated. Holiday Golf Club is located at 100 Fairway Blvd. I took golf from Mr. Hiltons son Chip Hilton, in the early 90s on this golf course, said Cody Khan, an owner of the course. My rst round of golf was on this course. The Hilton family took it over in the early 1970s, according to sta. In 1996, the course expanded to a lighted par 3 golf course. Leela and Charles Hilton and Julie Hilton, Allen Bense and Cody Khan are current owners. It was the only lighted par 3 in Bay County at the time, according to Director of Golf Jim Carlisle. And the triads vision to continue to make Holiday the best putting green in the area continues to separate the course from its competitors, during a time when the industry is hurting. A lot of people are cutting their budgets and scrimping on maintenance practices, Carlisle said. The healthy clubs, which we all want, were starting to separate from other golf courses. However, We see the value of putting money back into the golf course to make it better each and every year, he noted. The club features an 18-hole par 72 championship course, as well as, a lighted 9-hole Par 3 course and boasts a certied rst tee instructor. The club also caters to several community-based tournaments. The rst time its a little rough, but it gets better, said TJ Zollo, 17, a beginner who plays at the driving range a couple times a week with his brother-in-law James Giles, 32. Zollo noted its the only course hes ever played. Its a nice place and their hours are always open, so thats the more convenient aspect of it, Giles said. And they keep real nice care of the grass. Golf Advisor, a golfers ratings and reviews website, rates Holiday at 4.3 stars. Its very challenging for the golfer thats a good golfer, but also it wont beat you up if youre the average golfer, Carlisle said. Were fortunate in the fact that we are on Panama City Beach, he added. Were fortunate in the fact that we have two seasons. Since we opened up in 2014, with the new greens, business has been really good. Holiday Golf Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018.Editors Note: This originally was published Nov. 11, 2017. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  Living a life free from pain doesnt merely have to be a dream for chronic pain suerers. One Panama City doctor is on a mission to help his patients spend more hours in a blissful state of sleep while stamping out pain. Mustafa Hammad is a board certied neurologist, sleep specialist and pain intervention specialist who nds his most fullling moments in giving patients a new lease on life through his work at the NeuroMedical Institute. The NeuroMedical Institute, 1931 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is a multicenter practice specializing in neurology, sleep and pain intervention where care takes an all-inclusive approach. These specialties, while separate, often are intricately linked. With pain, patients want relief right away, Hammad said. Hammad founded the institute in 2007 with eciency in mind. Patients have access to diagnostic testing through MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, nerve conduction testing and a cutting-edge sleep lab. While the institute brings the latest therapies to its patients, it also makes Panama City the home of an international research center. The institute is a place where innovations are in development through clinical trials for pharmaceutical studies and pioneering the use of new medical devices and procedures. Hammad is a prolic speaker on the latest therapies for combating pain and sleep disorders. The institute has expanded with centers in Israel and Palestine and is currently forming a presence in Turkey and Dubai. These centers are not run with prots in mind, but for the purpose of making treatment more accessible. While he is at it, Hammad looks at what other health-care systems around the world do to improve the model of care. Its a learning process we can take from here to there and there to here, Hammad said. Other countries rely less on the use of opiates for pain management than what is prescribed in the U.S. Hammad delivers lectures to health-care providers worldwide on the growing opiate abuse endemic. Instead of reaching immediately for what Hammad considers to be an invasive therapy, the institute aims to nd and address the root cause and secondary problems caused by pain. Hammad said he hears about more than pain in his practice. Patients express how pain aects activities of daily living, hobbies and relationships. If you give your body what it needs, youre going to be happy. If you dont have that healthy body and mind, youre not going to be the good employee or husband or wife or mother. Thats why you come rst, Hammad said. Hammad loves helping his patients end the pain cycle, but educating them on better sleep hygiene is what lights him up the most. Out of all the specialties that I do, sleep is my passion. I love sleep, because it pertains to everyone, he said. Hammad said sleep problems are under-recognized by doctors, governments and patients who are unaware of how harmful inadequate sleep can be. Stages of deep sleep is when the body is able to repair itself the most. Sleep deprivation is linked to poor memory and brain function and helps lead to the manifestation of other maladies, such as hormonal imbalance, mood disorders, weight gain, hypertension and diabetes. Hammad preaches the benets of going to bed and waking at the same time each day and cutting out caeine consumption by 3 p.m. Hammad added that more restful sleep can be achieved by keeping the stimulation of electronics out of the bedroom and ensuring the room is dark and a comfortable temperature. For nights when sleep does not happen within 20 minutes of climbing into bed, its best to get out of bed and sit in a chair in a dimly lit room while engaging in calming activities, such as reading a book, journaling, or light yoga, until sleepiness returns. Sleep is one of the rst things to go for many when lifes responsibilities exceed the number of hours in a day. Hammad said he coaches patients away from self-sabotaging thoughts on sleep and more toward making their sleep and overall health a top priority. There are no excuses. The sky is the limit. There is always a way if you really want to make something happen, said Hammad. Jim Carlisle is the general manager of Holiday Golf Club in Panama City Beach. [ANDREW WARDLOW/ THE NEWS HERALD]Holiday: Locally owned, best greens Mustafa Hammad, center, is a board certied neurologist, sleep specialist and pain intervention specialist. 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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 43 Editors Note: This originally was published April 16, 2016. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  When it comes to all-American beach towns, Bay County is where you want to be. Each city has unique characteristics that appeal to dierent types of visitors, Tourist Development Council Executive Director Dan Rowe said. Bay County has a lot to oer visitors that want those dierent experiences. The TDC, which focuses its eorts on Panama City, Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach, is not funded by local residents, Rowe said. Its funded through bed tax, a 5 percent overnight lodging tax collected at hotels. About three-fths of its budget goes to marketing to generate publicity and the other part to daily beach nourishment. We spend that money to market the destination and to get visitors to come back time and time again, Rowe said. The water is important to all three of our economies. TDC funds also build and renovate venues, including Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater, Frank Brown Park renovations and the PCB Sports Park at Breakfast Point, expected to open in summer 2017. Panama City Beach Bay County attracts tens of millions of visitors annually. Last year, those visitors had a $3 billion direct and indirect economic impact, with about $2.7 billion of that coming from Panama City Beach. The beachs tagline Real. Fun. Beach. is true to the experience, with events like next weeks Seabreeze Jazz Festival letting visitors take in big-name acts in a picturesque setting. Beach visitors also have access to a range of water activities, parks, shopping centers, shing/ charters, attractions and entertainment. Since 2012, according to a study by destination research group Young Strategies Inc., the beach has shown a dramatic increase  about 30 percent  in rst-time visitation, which means new demand. Panama City When it comes to regattas, Panama City is a destination place. We ... have a huge population that are interested in sailing and visit Panama City for its regattas, said Jennifer Vigil, CEO and president of Destination Place, the citys community development council. The city and nearby St. Andrews also oer downtown districts, something unavailable at the beach. Destination Place aims to build on that foundation and diversify attractions to bring in more visitors to a place where life sets sail. It means that it is everything a visitor could want to make their trip the most fun and most interesting and exciting for the whole family, Vigil said, either cultural, musical or recreational. City visitors had an $85 million economic spending last year, according to ocials. Mexico Beach In Mexico Beach, visitors will nd The Unforgettable Coast, the citys tagline. Once you visit Mexico Beach, its really hard to forget it, said Kimberly Shoaf, president of the Mexico Beach Community Development Council. All of the unique characteristics and charm that Mexico Beach is made up of allow visitors to take that sense of calm and relaxation back home with them. Visitors wont nd chain restaurants there, Rowe said. Its a true small-town feel that is old Florida  life is a little simpler there. With about 1,000 residents, the city maintains its commercial development restriction along more than a mile of beachfront, allowing visitors to enjoy unobstructed view of the beach. City visitors had an $30 million economic spending last year, according to ocials. Summer visitors can participate in shing tournaments, such as the Mexico Beach OShore Classic and Mexico Beach Articial Reef Association Kingsh Tournament, and on Dec. 31, guests can take advantage of the citys time zone-edging location and Celebrate Twice, catching a free shuttle between New Years Eve celebrations in Mexico Beach and Gulf Countys Port St. Joe. Old Dominion performs at this months inaugural SpringJam country music festival, one of several events the Tourist Development Council promotes at Aaron Bessant Park. [HEATHER LEIPHART/THE NEWS HERALD] Triathlons draw visitors from Bay County and beyond. [FILE PHOTO]Bay County: Where you want to be 

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Page 44 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published Oct. 21, 2017. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  Panama City Toyota knows something about strong roots. With over 25 years in business, the dealership is preparing to usher in a new era with a fresh look. Were getting ready to embark on a nine-month renovation, general manager Phil Humbert said. So many dealerships are marble and glass. Were going for a beachy feel. The decision to move away from the sterile showroom car dealerships are known for was an easy one for dealership principal Greg Finley. With a background in real estate, Finley has a mind for amenities and said he hopes customers will find the dealership to be a comfortable place to simply hang out once the renovation is complete. Ive enjoyed asking why we do things the way we do, Finley said. We realize were a product of our community and want to demonstrate that. Humbert said the new design will incorporate Panama Citys local fishing history. Not only will the showroom have an entirely new vibe, the customer lounge will have a cozier feel. The dealership will retain and enhance the museum component with classic Toyota models on display. Panama City Toyota started serving the community in 1992 when Dave Hill and Michael Hockett initially founded the business. Today, the company is owned by the Hill and Finley families. The dealership thrived after the ownership structure changed in 1996 with Rusty Hill and Chris Hill as dealer principals along the way. The Hill family sadly said goodbye to the brothers as each passed away in 2011 and 2014, respectively. But family ties kept the business moving forward as Finley, husband of Rusty and Chriss sister, Sandee Finley, took over as dealership principal in 2014. Chris and Rusty were in the car business long-term, Finley said. There was really a stewardship there. That was something that struck us and something we wanted to continue. It was the Hill and Finley children who inspired Panama City Toyotas community and charitable involvement over the years. Panama City Toyota recently received national recognition for its role with Big Bends Early Childhood Court program and is sponsoring this falls local Habitat for Humanity build. Panama City Toyota is active in the Chamber of Commerce and supports numerous organizations, such as Girls Inc. of Bay County, Beach Care Services, Anchorage Childrens Home Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Panama City POPS Orchestra. Weve focused on many community endeavors, specifically children and family, Finley said. We all had children ourselves and wanted to see others flourish in the same way. Of course, a part of those endeavors involves climbing into the family car. Finley said its an easy thing to say the buying experience is all about the customer, but said the sales team strives to help customers find a vehicle that meets their needs. He laughed recalling the different times they all drove a lemon. We dont want to forget what that was like. We truly want to help people with a vehicle, he said. Peoples vehicles really are an extension of who they are and the lifestyles they lead. I think Toyota has gotten this well as a brand. Editors Note: This originally was published Sept. 30, 2017. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  A growing franchise that hasnt yet outgrown the mom-andpop feel, Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina is a local favorite truly made from scratch. Dust ew for six months as the founding Garcia and Angel families handcrafted every detail inside the building at 2061 N. Cove Blvd., across from the Panama City Mall. Peppers co-owner and general manager Eduardo Garcia began his transition out of the construction industry and into the restaurant business a decade ago with one nal project to take Peppers from a blank canvas to the fun dining experience customers have grown to expect. We completely remodeled everything, Garcia said. We built the booths and tables ourselves. The families also assembled every other detail of the restaurants interior, from the decorative molding above the rounded bar to the high-back booths where guests enjoy intimate dining. The Panama City eatery was the sixth to open in the Peppers chain, with current locations in Fernandina Beach, Gainesville, Port St. Joe, Shalimar and Tallahassee. Plans are in the works for Peppers to expand soon to Jacksonville and Crestview. News Herald readers have voted Peppers in as one of the Best of the Bay top spots for Mexican food for several years running. Garcia said fresh food, fast service and maintaining a clean and friendly atmosphere have made Peppers successful for the past eight years. We make everything fresh in the morning, Garcia said. The work day in the back of the house at Peppers begins with preparation of fresh, never-frozen top tier chicken and beef thats seasoned to perfection. Signature dishes are built with top quality cheeses and produce fresh o the cutting board. Peppers sta loves seeing new and familiar faces each day, whether guests are winding down after work or celebrating a special occasion. With strong roots, Peppers looks forward to serving Panama City for years to come. Weve been here eight years, Garcia said. Were part of the community now. WANT TO GO? Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m. to serve up authentic Mexican cuisine in a fun atmosphere. Visit www.peppersmexicangrillandcantina. com to see the menu and details on 2-for1 drink specials on draft beer and house margaritas. 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Start Your Purchase From Home By Going To www.PanamaCityToyota.com Too Busy This Holiday Season? Start Your Purchase From Home By Going To www.PanamaCityToyota.com For Auto Dealer Service Greg Finley is the owner of Panama City Toyota. [HEATHER HOWARD/THE NEWS HERALD]Rolling with the changes: Panama City Toyota preparing for a major facelift Family owned Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina has been in Panama City for eight years. Pictured are Erasmo Ayala, Alli Portugal, Brooke Hatcher, Javier Ayala and Jose Garcia.Peppers part of the community 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 45 Editors Note: This originally was published April 30, 2016. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  Theres risk in starting fresh, but the payo has been satisfying for owners of one local restaurant. Neither one of us had the capital to build a business the size we are now, said David Humphreys, co-owner of Sandbar Seafood & BBQ Joint, 275 S. State Road 79. Humphreys and co-owner Craig Harris knew they planned to sell fresh seafood, inhouse cut meats and homemade food items. But the costs associated with keeping it fresh and aordable for customers was a risk that put them in the red, initially. Now the days of zero return on investment are over. The duo attribute Sandbars growth to its fresh seafood and from-scratch menu items. Freshness trumps a lot of things, and we feel rather fortunate with the initial investment, not getting paid (then); now, its starting to pay o, Humphreys said. Even though were not ritzy and fancy and over-priced, it should still be an experience for the common person. Originally, the restaurant was set to be a deli, but time spawned a mixed culinary style  part sports bar, oyster bar, full restaurant, barbecue and catering. Since its 2009 opening, the restaurant has grown from 16 seats and two TVs to more than 150 seats with 16 TVs. Were told its a dierent experience, Harris said. Its just the atmosphere, more than anything. Customer favorites include fried seafood baskets, steamed shrimp and barbecue sandwiches. All meats are cut, clams are broken and seafood battered in-house. Prices cap at $25. On Facebook, Pennie Kelley raved about her recent ve-star Sandbar experience. It is easy to access, easy parking, seating under the new covered porch, at the bar, cozy booths, or at the large family style tables, she wrote. Seafood, BBQ, sandwiches, and, of course, the oysters are always good. Visit Sandbar Seafood & BBQ Joint online at sandbarpcb.com. WANT TO GO? What: Sandbar Seafood & BBQ Joint Where: 275 S. State Road 79, Panama City Beach Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p .m. Friday and SaturdayEditors Note:This originally was published May 28, 2016. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY  It takes more than low prices to be ranked No. 1 in the chain. And the Piggly Wiggly at 1350 15th St. is giving the local community more of what it wants. We feel like we could bring a lot to the market that the people in this area do not have, said Cody McDaniel, coowner of the Panama City location. We tailor each store to what we think the community wants. We can carry anything we want to in the store. If a customer requests it, we can get it in. And customers are noticing, according to Store Director Pam Ischo. Our customers are denitely impressed, as we are, with the lowest prices in town, Ischo said, adding that low prices arent the stores only selling point. What makes us stand out is our friendliness and the cleanliness of our stores, she said. Its in and out with our customers: get them in and make sure the customers have a great shopping experience, and get out as fast as possible with a smiling face. In addition to being tops in the chain, the store, which opened in October last year and has grown to a sta of 135, also was voted second place in the grocery store category for The News Heralds Best of Bay  a huge achievement for a franchise which opened eight months ago. The franchise has about 600 stores. I just like the prices, the meats especially, said Charlotte Baley, an area native who was shopping at the store for the second time Thursday. I hear they have discount and name brand in here. Thats easier. Unlike other low-price stores, which transfer savings to the customer by oering o-brand items, Piggly Wiggly stocks its shelves with some name brand items  still at a low cost to the customer. We sell everything at our cost plus 10 percent, Ischo said. Whatever we are charged for it, thats what we send to you ... plus 10 percent out the door. Our prices dont go up and down. Neighbors Doug Simeon and John Rogers were shopping Thursday for an upcoming event. They leaned over the poultry cooler discussing what kind of wings would be best  chopped or whole. It really depends on what youre looking for, Rogers said. This place is great for your everyday meals. Customers savings also can be found with power buys (seasonal low-priced items) and meat bundles  for example, customers can get 40 pounds of chicken for $20. The store also sells some home goods and homemade items from the deli. Being able to buy your groceries and pay your rent is one of our key slogans that we use, Ischo said. And its true, a lot of people come here to shop because they can still buy a lot of groceries and still have that extra money that they need to pay bills. T he store will be giving even more with the upcoming roll out of its Piggy Bank Card, which allows customers to donate their change to a fund that later will be given to a randomly selected customer at checkout. No launch date has been set. For more about Piggly Wiggly go to pigglywiggly.comor call 850-818-0601. LOW-PRICE HIGHLIGHTS Select beer: 18-pack for $7.75 Select wine: $2.95 per bottle Coke: 12-pack for $2.25 Spare ribs: Two slabs for $1.59 per pound Store hours: Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sandbar: Freshness pays o Craig Harris, left, and David Humphreys are the co-owners of Sandbar Seafood & BBQ Joint in Panama City Beach. Find Sandbar Seafood & BBQ Joint at www.sandbarpcb.com. Denitely impressed: Friendliness, cleanliness help Piggly Wiggly stand out From left are Piggly Wiggly co-owner Cody McDaniel, store director Pam Ischo and co-owner Kevin McDaniel. [HEATHER LEIPHART/THE NEWS HERALD] 

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Page 46 Sunday, December 10, 2017 Editors Note: This originally was published July 1, 2017. By Gina Farthing | Special to The News Herald LYNN HAVEN  For Sonnys BBQ owner Wayne Lindsey, business is dierent than it used to be, but hard work and a sense of family remain the key ingredients. Oh, there are lots of rules and regulations, and world changes today, Lindsey said, but one things remains the same: People have to have a reason to come back. Lindsey owns the Lynn Haven, Callaway and Back Beach Road locations of Sonnys BBQ, which rst opened in 1968 in Gainesville with Sonny Tillman at the helm. I knew Waynes daddy before I knew Wayne, said Tillman, who turns 88 in August. We played golf together. He would meet the younger Lindsey after the latters 1984 graduation from the University of Florida with a degree in advertising. Lindsey did Sonnys TV commercials and helped franchisees, but it wasnt long before he gave up his desk for the kitchen and started training at Sonnys original store. I thought I couldnt help the franchisees properly without really knowing what they were going through, he said. With the help of his brother George and Tillman, Lindsey opened his rst restaurant April 15, 1987, on State 390. The restaurant later moved to the current State 77 location. But business wasnt always easy, and Lindsey struggled. I thought I knew everything when I rst started, he said. Now it is comical. I think, That wins the prize and Ive seen it all. Dang it, the next day, something o the wall happens. But Tillman lent a hand during hard times. Too many people get into business without a support system, Lindsey said, but Sonny supported us, and the Panama City community has been great. Tillman said it helped that Lindsey was a good student. He was young and energetic. He had a good product to work with, Tillman said. He listened well and has always been a good worker. Im proud of the man. Thirty years after opening his rst restaurant, Lindsey is proud of his product, but hes most proud of his sta. Cassidy Nelson, Lindseys stepson, manages the Lynn Haven store and is a certied pit master. Sonnys doesnt normally compete in barbecue competitions, but when they do, it is Nelson who gets creative. He also works with clients to customize catering menus. We had to research Kentucky burgoo because the Lynn Haven Rotary had a derby party we catered, Lindsey said. He was like a kid at Christmas putting it together. Its that personal touch that separates the restaurant from other eateries, Lindsey said. Bartender Phillip Ross, for example, has driven regular customers home in the evenings when they were unable. If it was my mom or my sister, Id want someone to do the same for them, the 14-year bartending veteran said. A lot of our regulars come here and ask for us by name. Lindsey said the restaurant has become akin to the TV show Cheers, where everybody knows your name. A bass club holds its meetings there Monday nights, and the space also recently hosted a gentlemans 90th birthday celebration. People want to feel special, Lindsey said. We try to make it like family when they come here. Lindsey has self-published a book about his culinary adventures, The REAL Trophies of a Bar B Q Restaurant. He said for him and his employees, the trophies are what keep them going. Not the usual metal, plastic or glass trophies people might conjure up in their minds regarding barbecued foods, but the kind Lindsey wrote about in his book  customers and employees, the people who support the business. Tillman said he always told his people they had to treat the restaurant like family, that they had to want to operate it and really love it. Wayne and his brother come from good stock, Tillman said. When you talk about barbecue in Panama City, youre talking Wayne Lindsey.Editors Note: This originally was published on May 7, 2016. Special to The News Herald PANAMA CITY BEACH  Dont let the massive great white shark out front intimidate you: Sharkys Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bars family-friendly atmosphere has caught the hearts of millions of patrons since 1980. We pride ourselves on a family-friendly restaurant, said Derrick Bennett, one of three owners of Sharkys, 15201 Front Beach Road. We try to create an atmosphere where they feel comfortable, accepted and have fun. Bennetts brother, the late Clark The Shark Bennett, opened the restaurant in 1980. Current owners are brothers Mike Bennett, Neel Bennett and Derrick Bennett. Its been almost a decade since the restaurant ran seasonally. With year-round dining now oered just a quarter-mile from Pier Park, Sharkys customers will nd a balance of elements: live music that isnt a club scene, a bar that isnt a pub and a beach front that oers more than a good view and access to the Gulf. Wicker chairs and booths, new dinnerware and two playground sets are part of recent upgrades the restaurant is undergoing to further harness a dining experience that speaks to families, Bennett said. A new menu is also in the making. In about two weeks, customers will be introduced to Sharkys rendition of Asian-themed tuna, stued grouper, a Cajun seafood spin on mac-n-cheese dish, as well as gourmet deli-style sandwiches and homemade key lime pie. In 95-degree weather, hot food can be a little overwhelming, said executive chef Je Bracher, who recently joined Sharkys sta and brings 29 years of culinary experience. I just wanted to mix it up a little for summer  little more color, little more vibrant  to oer at least a choice outside of fried food with tarter and cocktail sauce. Fried and grilled items will still be available, Bennett said, but Bracher is bringing a fresh, exciting cuisine into Sharkys. It was good, but its only better now with Je, he added. In the near future, Bennett said, the brothers will develop several acres surrounding Sharkys, including 1,500 feet of Gulf front, into an independent resort-style complex, including lodging accommodations, more restaurants and a shopping center. Our ultimate goal is for you to come here, as a person, park your car not and not have to go anywhere else, Bennett said. The image here is to expand all of our properties where you stay and play. Thats our goal, and were not that far away. For more about Sharkys Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar go to sharkysbeach.com. Gail and Wayne Lindsey stand for a photo Wednesday at Sonnys BBQ in Lynn Haven. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]Brotherhood of BBQ: Sonnys celebrates 30 years in Bay CountyStay and play at Sharkys Derrick Bennett is one of the owners of Sharkys Beachfront Restaurant in Panama City Beach. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] 

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Sunday, December 10, 2017 Page 47 Eastern Shipbuilding GroupEditors Note: This originally was published Feb. 6, 2016. By News Herald Sta WATERSOUND  When wealthy businessman Alfred duPont rst came to the Florida Panhandle to escape taxes in 1926, the land was little more than sand and scrub pine. Most people believed the austere landscape would never amount to much. However, it did have one very important selling point: It was dirt cheap, less than $10 an acre or around $139 today. DuPont, along with his brother-in-law Edward Ball, took advantage, buying hundreds of thousand of acres as well as railroads, banks and other companies. By the time duPont died in 1935, Ball was left $33 million in assets to manage. This is where the St. Joe Co., a real estate development giant that still owns thousand of acres in Bay and Walton counties, began. The company was built around land, timber and for the longest time the paper mill, said Chief Executive Ocer Jorge Gonzales, who has been with the company for 13 years. Ball opened the paper mill in 1938. It was one of his many investments, and he ran the company until his death in 1981. A shrewd businessman with a habitat of declaring confusion to the enemy! while sipping bourbon, Ball was a political power broker on both the state and federal level, according to his obituary in the New York Times. He tried to use his pull to make all manner of business deals, from buying up banks to strong-arming union workers during a railroad strike. Some ghts he won; others didnt go as well. After his death, St. Joe went public. Soon after that, the company sold the paper mill. Then in 1997, the company hired former Walt Disney executive Peter Rummell to start creating the real estate development company people know today. The board members started asking if the land had a higher and better purpose, Gonzales said. In some cases, it did. As time went on, the company became increasingly focused on development. Today, the company is working on nine communities in Bay and Walton counties and in the process of bringing their Bay-Walton Sector Plan to fruition. While they still have some timber stands, most of their rural holdings were sold o in 2013. The timing was right and the land was very rural. It didnt have a higher and better purpose, Gonzales said. The company, he said, still is deciding what to do with the prots from the sale. As St. Joe owns large swaths of land in Panama City Beach, on the fringes of Panama City and in the unincorporated areas of Bay County, the company is focused on long-term community building that will make the area more enjoyable to live in. For example, think Pier Park. The outdoor shopping mall was rst dreamed up at the St. Joe oces about 12 years ago, when executives wanted to create a place that wasnt just a shopping center but somewhere people would want to hang out. A lot of people thought it was impossible, that it couldnt happen in Panama City Beach, Gonzales said. Looking back, its turned out pretty close to our original concepts. Other projects St. Joe had a heavy hand in include the relocation of the airport and Frank Brown Park as well as land donations to build schools, parks, re stations and other projects for the public good. The company also has nanced $20 million worth of smaller projects, such as purchasing band uniforms, through the St. Joe Foundation. Most of the time, Gonzales said, community members approach St. Joe with ideas for projects, and they turn out to be among his favorites. I like to think St. Joe has a good relationship with the community, said Gonzales, the former vice president of development. We try to be humble and grounded. ... I dont send an army of agents and lawyers; usually I go myself. At the end of the day, decisions come down to whats best for shareholders and whats best for the greater community, which Gonzales said are not mutually exclusive ideas. Whats good for Bay County is good for us, Gonzales said. Were intertwined. Jorge Gonzalez, President and Chief Executive Ocer of The St. Joe Company, talks about land development on Thursday. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD]Building for public good: St. Joe interwined with Bay County Brian R. DIsernia, Eastern Shipbuilding Groups founder and President, smiles as he talks about landing a $10.5 billion contract  the largest in U.S. Coast Guard history  to build the rst series of nine oshore patrol cutters, topping the biggest and best boatyards in the country in the process. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] From left, Adm. Paul Zukunft, commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, addresses the crowd Dec. 20, 2016, as U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and Eastern Shipbuilding President Brian R. DIsernia look on at the Nelson Street shipyard in Panama City. [KATIE LANDECK/THE NEWS HERALD] Governor Rick Scott visits Eastern Shipbuildings Nelson Street shipyard to congratulate them on their recent contract with the U.S. Coast Guard in Panama City on Nov. 9, 2016. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] A model of a Coast Guard oshore patrol cutter is on display at Eastern Shipbuildings Nelson Street shipyard in Panama City. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] Eastern Shipbuilding Nelson Yard [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] Brian R. DIsernia, Eastern Shipbuilding Groups founder and President, tips his hat to Governor Rick Scott during Scotts visit to Eastern Shipbuildings Nelson Street shipyard in Panama City on Nov. 9, 2016. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] Ships are under construction at Eastern Shipbuildings Nelson Street facility in Panama City on Sept. 16, 2016. [ANDREW WARDLOW/THE NEWS HERALD] U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., speaks Dec. 20, 2016, at Eastern Shipbuilding in Panama City. [KATIE LANDECK/ THE NEWS HERALD] 

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