County Working to Expand Quarry

CLEAN SWEEP T Vol. 117he No. 73 JournalWednesday, April 14, 2021 $100 Clemson’s Cagle T J throws no-hitter A DIFFERENT LOOK: Tornado takes down trees, changing city’s appearance. B1 as Tigers take MINNESOTA SHOOTING: Cop, chief resign 2 days after black motorist’s death. D1 doubleheader. C1

OCONEE COUNTY WALHALLA Owens wins husband’s council seat BY NORM CANNADA Tuesday’s special Christy Marlow, who probably would want THE JOURNAL election to finished with 45 votes to trust me to carry fill her late (31.69 percent), accord- on what he wanted (on WALHALLA — A little husband’s ing to unofficial results. council), and I’ll do the more than three months seat on city Write-in votes went to best I can do, not to fill after the death of Wal- council Jessie Bunning (6), Nan- his shoes — I could nev- halla City Councilman left vacant cy Todd James (3) and er do that —but to do the Dennis Owens, voters after Dennis’ Shawn Albertson (1). best I can. chose his widow to finish death in “I think Dennis is “I would like to thank out the remaining eight Owens January. happy right now. I think the residents of the city JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL months of his council Owens he is happy that I did who came out to vote for Oconee County officials are working to expand the mine- term. received 87 votes (61.27 it,” Owens said Tuesday able land at the county rock quarry by nearly 20 acres. Gwen Owens won percent), defeating night. “I think people SEE OWENS, PAGE A3

County working SENECA to expand quarry

BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR of the quarry on Rock Prayers for healing THE JOURNAL Crusher Road in Walhalla about the current appli- WALHALLA — Oconee cation process. Quarry County is in the process manager Thom Moxley of applying to expand the formally submitted paper- mineable land at its rock work to DHEC on Jan. 18, quarry operation by near- records show. ly 20 acres. “At this time, DHEC is The S.C. Department of reviewing the application, Health and Environmen- and the information in the tal Control (DHEC) has application may change notified some residents who are within a half-mile SEE QUARRY, PAGE A5

SENECA Relief fund raises $775K to help tornado victims BY NORM CANNADA lockwise from above: Rev. Matt Turner THE JOURNAL of Ann Hope United Methodist Church SENECA — A year in the Utica mill village offers a prayer One year during a community prayer service at ago today, one day after C an EF3 tornado ripped the church on Tuesday to mark the one-year through Seneca, people anniversary of the EF3 tornado that damaged were reeling from the later ... nearly 2,000 homes and cut power to more loss of homes and other TUESDAY MARKED the than 17,000 in Oconee County. The service property. included singers, speakers and a Salvation Some didn’t know what one-year anniversary of the they would do. Help ar- devastating EF3 tornado that Army food truck that served about 100 meals rived. swept through Seneca on to residents of the hard-hit community. • Salva- Seneca city employees April 13, 2020. This week, tion Army volunteer Jerry Kinard serves meals and others from nearby The Journal is running a during the event. Volunteers prepared 200 cities and large numbers series of stories on the meals, though only about 100 were served. of volunteers locally and tornado and its lasting • Utica resident Lisa Taylor holds her grand- from other states were al- effects on the community, both positive and negative. daughter, 2-month-old Briley Carver, near the church at SEE FUND, PAGE A5 Tuesday’s service. • Utica resident Jamie Clowe holds his dog, Light Bulb, on Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of the devastating tornado that wreaked havoc in the area.

NORM CANNADA | THE JOURNAL Seneca city administrator Scott Moulder looks through folders with applications for the city’s Tornado Relief Fund. PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL

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A2 THE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 Duke Tuesday’s COVID-19 siren test numbers at a glance Confirmed Confirmed Percent cases deaths positive today South Carolina 447 12 5% Oconee County 6 0 1.6%* THE JOURNAL STAFF Pickens County 15 1 2.9%* SENECA — Duke En- * Seven-day moving average ergy's second siren test of the new year will take Cumulative cases place today. South Carolina: 472,310 cases, 8,177 deaths The Oconee Nuclear ASSOCIATED PRESS Station will test 65 sirens A vial of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine sits on a table at a pop-up Oconee County: 8,450 cases, 125 deaths within 10 miles of the vaccination site at the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center in the Staten Island borough Pickens County: 16,459 cases, 249 deaths complex in Oconee and of New York on Thursday. Pickens counties for three Oconee Memorial Hospital ICU occupancy minutes, which will hap- Beds available: 12 Beds taken: 7 pen between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today. To ensure the Beds occupied by COVID patients: 3 sirens are functioning cor- DHEC addresses vaccine pause rectly, officials said it may SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL be necessary to test some THE JOURNAL STAFF more than 6.8 million and Moderna shots. sirens more than once. doses of the vaccine have “Because of this, the Local broadcasting COLUMBIA — The been administered. pause on Janssen vaccine stations will not interrupt S.C. Department of “Right now, these is less of an impact in our | CALENDAR | regular programming Health and Environmen- adverse events appear to state than we would expe- to broadcast Emergency tal Control (DHEC) has be extremely rare,” a joint rience if a pause occurred THURSDAY Alert System messages, placed an “immediate statement from the CDC on Pfizer or Moderna OCPL FRIENDS of the Library book sale every Thursday in the since it is a quarterly test, pause” on the distribu- and FDA said. “COVID-19 vaccines. Millions of peo- Walhalla Library basement from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. No more than according to officials. tion of Johnson & John- vaccine safety is a top ple in the United States nine customers at a time. Masks will be required. Other tests in 2021 are son’s Janssen one-shot priority for the federal have received doses of slated for July 14 and Oct. COVID-19 vaccine after government, and we take vaccines with very little FRIDAY 13. For more information federal health agencies all reports of health prob- side effects,” the agency DEMENTIA SUPPORT group at 11:30 a.m. at the walking trail about the outdoor warn- recommended the move lems following COVID-19 said. “Our top priority is picnic tables in front of Oconee Memorial Hospital, 298 Memorial ing sirens, visit duke-en- Tuesday morning. vaccination very seriously. protecting the health and Drive, Seneca. Email [email protected] for more ergy.com/NuclearEP. The Centers for Dis- People who have received safety of the public. This information. ease Control and Pre- the (Janssen) vaccine who pause is evidence of very vention (CDC) and Food develop severe headache, close safety monitoring as SATURDAY WMS student tests and Drug Administra- abdominal pain, leg pain or part of the strict quality FLEET RESERVE Association, Branch 15, will meet at 8:30 a.m. for tion (FDA) called for shortness of breath within assurance that is in place breakfast followed by a business meeting at 9 a.m. at Chicopee positive for COVID-19 the pause over concerns three weeks after vaccina- to ensure patient safety.” United Methodist Church, 403 S. Catherine St., Walhalla. Open to WALHALLA — The about blood clotting. tion should contact their Approximately 80,498 all former and active U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine and U.S. Coast Guard School District of Oconee The two agencies said health care provider.” South Carolina residents personnel. [email protected] or (864) 638-7553. County said Tuesday that a they were investigating DHEC said the federal had received the Janssen student at Walhalla Middle clots that happened six government had been pro- vaccine as of Saturday, School was the only person to 13 days after vacci- viding nearly 7,000 doses according to DHEC data. in the district who tested nation. The Associated of the vaccine a week, positive for COVID-19 the Press reported the clots compared to more than The Associated Press previous day. occurred in veins that 40,000 each of the Pfizer contributed to this report. The South Carolina drain blood from the Department of Health and brain and occurred New Plants Environmental Control together with low plate- Quality Without Compromise & Vegetables, (DHEC) publishes lists lets. All six cases were of school cases at scdhec. in women between the Fertilizers, gov/COVID19schools. ages of 18 and 48, with Chemicals — The Journal staff one person dying, after

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 THE JOURNAL A3 Clemson issues $56M county budget plan includes raises BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR Brock said both were a product of tegic planning retreat,” she said. THE JOURNAL growth in the county. “Law enforcement and emergency statement on troll The proposed budget does not in- services personnel address com- WALHALLA — Oconee County’s clude a tax increase for residents. munity safety issues in Utica that budget for the upcoming fiscal year The next budget workshop is slated the county as a whole will bene- is projected to jump by more than for May 4. fit (from). Both have a positive, $4 million and includes cost-of-liv- direct impact on traffic and traffic statue proposal ing adjustment raises, along with EXPENDITURES HIGHLIGHTED safety.” adding 14 new employees. The ’21-’22 budget shows signif- Separately, Brock said the pro- BY GREG OLIVER County administrator Aman- icant operational expenses in two posed budget included a 2 percent THE JOURNAL da Brock presented a balanced departments — $1.8 million in cost-of-living adjustment raise for general fund budget of $56,723,020 public safety and $1.1 million in county employees that would cost CLEMSON — Clemson at Tuesday night’s county council public works. $431,528. Brock said the raises City Council recently Budget, Finance and Adminis- “We have to provide services. would not include contract employ- issued a statement reaf- tration Committee meeting. The With growth coming in, we’ve got ees or council members. firming its earlier action budget for the ongoing fiscal year more sheriff’s officers needed. It’s Brock said the inflation rate over a proposed troll was approved at $52,413,921. a function of growth,” Councilman from January through March 31 statue that has generated Brock stressed throughout the John Elliott said of the two catego- was 2.24 percent. criticism from some local workshop meeting the budget was ries. “The cost-of-living increase at 2 residents. still in its early stages. Brock said the proposed budget percent is still a very conservative “On March 15th, City “I realize this is a lot,” she told includes 14 new positions — in- cost-of-living increase for employ- Council authorized staff council, “but, again, I’d like for cluding 11 directly related to law ees,” Brock said. “We’ve had diffi- to negotiate a scope of you to take time to go through the enforcement and public safety. A culty retaining staff to other local services with an artist document.” budget document provided to The governments in nearby counties. named Thomas Dambo The fiscal year 2021-22 budget Journal showed the cost of the 14 … We can certainly do our best.” who uses reclaimed wood shows projected revenue increases positions to be $744,614 in the ‘21- Elliott asked that the raises be to create Troll Sculp- of nearly $1.6 million in property ‘22 budget. tied to performance reviews. tures,” the statement taxes and approximately $2 million “That was the No. 1 priority of released on Friday said. in licenses, permits and fees. council during this year’s stra- [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 “This was needed to gath- SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL er crucial information Clemson City Councilman prior to making any final John Ducworth stands be- decisions. side the Breckenridge Troll “Additionally, council in Breckenridge, Colo., two moved any further con- years ago. City council last OWENS: ‘I want to fulfill his missions’ sideration to approve the month approved authoriz- project to the annual bud- ing Arts Center executive FROM PAGE A1 Owens made the deci- whether I will be able to “Congratulations to get process to allow for director Joan Phillips to sion to run in the spe- do as well as he did with Gwen. She did a great additional public input. negotiate a contract with me, who put their trust cial election just a little this job,” Owens said. “I job,” Marlow said. “I’ll City Council has not made artist Thomas Dambo for a in me,” Owens added. “I more than a month after want to fulfill his mis- be seeing everybody in any commitments or troll to go in Nettles Park will do everything I can her husband died from sions — what he wanted November.” approved anything other as part of an overall troll to fulfill what I promised. complications related to to accomplish — which The election is sched- than gathering additional project with the city. I’m excited.” COVID-19. She said she was transparency, open uled to be certified information.” Dennis Owens was wanted to work to fulfill government, playgrounds, Thursday morning, when During the March 15 Kernigan, of Ashley Road, elected to council in 2017, some of the priorities her family activities in the two failsafe votes will be council meeting, council also expressed opposition and the term his wife husband worked for on city and better quality of considered by the Oconee voted 5-1, with Mayor at last week’s meeting. won will last until the council. As she reflected life for all the residents.” County Board of Voter Robert Halfacre in oppo- “My concern for the end of the year. A full on winning his seat, her Marlow congratulated Registration and Elec- sition, to authorize Arts troll is the cost, and it four-year term on council thoughts turned to her Owens, but added that tions. Center executive director seems to have very little will be on the ballot in late husband. she would continue to be Joan Phillips to negotiate support outside the room November. “I am thinking about involved in the city. [email protected] | (864) 973-6680 a contract with Dambo you all are in,” Kernigan not to exceed $180,000. At said. “We could use that the same meeting, coun- money in the town for oth- cil announced specific er arts projects. I know a discussions regarding the couple of council members project and funding would are big into PRTM (parks, take place during future recreation and tourism budget planning sessions. management), and I think The troll project was using that money as a originally proposed conduit to arts and camps by Councilman John would be huge, especially Ducworth, who said the in a town where so few go idea was inspired by a trip to camp. … I can’t imagine he and his wife had taken what $180,000 would do to Breckenridge, Colo. to benefit the arts locally Ducworth said the 20-25- and for kids.” foot wooden troll sculp- Kernigan said funding ture would be a popular is being cut in schools and addition to Nettles Park, public sectors and that especially on the more hiring an outside artist than 70 additional acres from Denmark to build purchased by the city a wooden troll sitting in from the Nettles family in the middle of a field with 2019. no access “seems to go against what five years PUBLIC CHIMES IN of funding has built up to But not everyone is do.” embracing the idea. While Halfacre cast the Former city councilman lone vote against contract Mark Cato spoke against negotiations, he said he it during public comment likes the idea of a troll during the same March project. meeting. Halfacre said more in- “I think it’s a lot of mon- formation was needed and ey — potentially $180,000 admitted feedback has — for a troll,” Cato said. been “across the board.” “I like your passion and “It’s (ranged from), creativity, John, to move ‘I can’t believe you’re it forward. With budget thinking about doing this’ season coming up, it to making sure you get all makes more sense to add the details,’” he said. it as a budget item.” Resident Charlie [email protected] | (864) 973-6687

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| YOUR VIEW | The new Democrats’ dream come true! EDITOR: diet of worms At Saturday’s Republi- can Convention, a recent- few weeks ago, I clicked on a news ly-formed group perpe- story and my jaw dropped. It trated a coup, kicked out A dropped because I was trying to the presiding officers on insert into my mouth a big fat bratwurst the spot, amended the smothered in butter-sauteed onions. procedural articles and Then I read the news story. It said that voted out the chairman, millennials are reporting an average vice chairman and state weight gain of 41 pounds since the start exec committeeman (the of the pandemic. Wow, latter was to happen I thought. Those poor during that day’s elec- young men and wom- tion). en are stress-eating I repeatedly heard: themselves to an early “We’re giving ‘it’ back to death. Alas, they lack the people.” OK — every- the self-control and one there falls into the resilience of us older “people” category. After people. Then I decided, hearing this unspecified just for reassurance, slogan again and again BELOW THE to visit my bathroom and never further clari- BE LT WAY | scale. It had been a fied, I deduced that “the while. people” did not include GENE My scale is one of | GUEST VIEW | me. those electronic ones, Knowing that there is WEINGARTEN where you don’t see great animosity in the your weight right county regarding “the away. First, a display flashes and rolls, people around the lake,” like on a slot machine, and then it set- I am reminded of a per- tles on your weight. In my case, it didn’t SC elected officials sonal anecdote. During settle gently like a leaf, it thudded down one of the 2008 Leader- like a gunnysack of organ meat. ship Oconee workshop A few days later, in a panic, I started presentations, an artist the worst diet of all time, one largely don’t need raises before in Walhalla gleefully fan- of my own invention. It’s quite easy to tasized about a day when summarize, and even easier to name: an earthquake would You only eat foods that repulse you. I destroy the Jocassee call it the Eat [Feces] Diet. dam and wash away lake Laugh if you want, but after 12 days teachers, other workers houses and inhabitants I lost nine pounds. I do not feel sick. I in the rushing water’s feel terribly, terribly, horribly sorry for path. Much hatred must myself, but, hey, that’s pretty much the THE (CHARLESTON) POST AND COURIER Even given all that, we don’t object live in the heart of such state we’re all in. to adjusting constitutional officers’ sal- a person about a group of I should note that in the past I have outh Carolina has a teacher shortage aries more than once every 27 years. It people she does not know. launched other lunatic diets — any- that forced schools to rely on sub- would make sense to give them the same Would her life be better thing that could cause the loss of a Sstitutes and international teachers across-the-board pay raises (typically 2% without these residents? pound or two and result in a column. even before COVID-19 sent them scram- or so) that the Legislature gives most state You know the answer. Once I ate only dog food for a week. bling for extra teachers for now-smaller employees from time to time. Back to the conven- Another time I devised a diet where you classrooms. We can’t attract enough What does not make sense is the tion. Behind me, a group could eat anything you want, and as correctional officers to keep our prisons scheme envisioned by H.3786: to have a argued about the county much as you want, but you had to shovel fully staffed, or enough social workers to special panel determine an appropriate becoming a sanctuary the day’s worth down in one five-minute keep an eye on the children and vulner- raise every four years “based on each for the unborn. We’ve sitting. able adults we know are at risk. And the state constitutional officer’s job duties always been defenders The E.S. Diet is worse than either. No list goes on, in numerous unglamorous and responsibilities as well as the pay of of this cause. In fact, fat or sugar or starch. No butter. If you but essential jobs, because, as the mar- other state constitutional officers in other Oconee County Republi- use oil, it can only be a single spray- ket demonstrates with those shortages, states.” can Women have made dot less than the diameter of a quarter, we don’t pay enough or offer attractive Current state law gives the same fundraising for Foothills the sole purpose of which is to avoid Care Center their com- enough work environments to persuade $92,000 salary to the secretary of state, pan-bottom charring, because char munity project. tastes kinda good. You can’t eat fruits qualified people to take the jobs. treasurer, attorney general, comptroller Not being offered one and veggies you like, such as tomatoes Yet while legislators make little adjust- general, superintendent of education, ag- intended change, I can or beets or bok choy, but raw kale is ments that are mildly helpful but insuffi- riculture commissioner and adjutant gen- only assume that the fine because it tastes like crepe paper. cient to address these actual problems, eral — with a higher salary to the governor main perceived offense If there are low-fat things you kind of their main interest remains making the and lower to the part-time lieutenant of the prior established like, you have to ruin them before you easiest-to-fill jobs even more attractive. governor. H.3786 would set a separate party body was that it can eat them. I like chicken, but not Last week, the House rushed through a salary for each officer. contained organized pre- the wan and fatless white meat, unless bill to raise the pay for the now-appoint- Now, it certainly makes sense to pay cincts with large num- it is slathered with gravy. This diet ed adjutant general as well as the attor- more to such vital officials as the educa- bers of residents who requires you to eat only the wan and ney general, education superintendent, tion superintendent and attorney general were not born in Oconee fatless white meat, but you have to first treasurer, secretary of state and other than the secretary of state and agriculture County. All the precincts boil it to culinary death. Hot sauce is statewide elected officials whose jobs commissioner. But any individualized sala- have the option to orga- legal, but you have to use too much of are established in the state constitution. ries should be based on job performance nize, and they should. it. You may also use salt, but only if you (The sponsors, Ways and Means Chairman — which is not something an appointed We made hundreds over-salt and over-pepper, and add three Murrell Smith and Judiciary Chairman commission should evaluate for elected (some even thousands) of other emphatically flavored spices that Chris Murphy, wanted to raise the salary officials. (We wonder how legislators phone calls, and we went notoriously quarrel: Mix and match for the governor and lieutenant governor would like the commission to set individ- house-to-house to get among garlic, fennel, basil, cloves and as well, but Gov. Henry McMaster asked ualized salaries for them, based on how Republican candidates cinnamon. them not to.) well it believes they do their jobs.) elected. We even went to On the E.S. Diet you simply lose all de- We don’t know yet how much pay will More significantly, the idea that what we Georgia in early Janu- sire for food. You’d be better off consum- ary. So sorry, we had no go up, but the move comes two years pay our statewide elected officials should ing protein pills on a spaceship. There time or energy left to see is no limit to the serving size because after the Legislature increased salaries for be in any way related to what other states if previously inactive there is no need for a limit. It is most judges, solicitors and public defenders by pay is just as ridiculous as the idea that precincts wanted to be- effectively self-limiting. more than a third, raising the average pay our judges’ salaries should be related to come active. In any case, Oh, and beer is OK in moderation. One from $140,000 to $190,000. the pay for judges in other states. you probably would have does not last weeks on this monstrous Apparently legislators are embarrassed The fact is that unlike teachers, prison resented us for asking. regimen without spiritual help. that the salary for our comptroller general guards, social workers and just about Food for thought: In After the diet was done, I was so is the lowest in the nation, our education every other state employee, people who 2016, Keowee Key, for resentful, and so desperate for the sheer superintendent is the third-lowest and the want to be governor or attorney general example, commissioned taste of taste, that I put myself on a sec- attorney general is fourth lowest. What or treasurer can’t just pick up and move to a survey for all residents ond diet. This one was the photo nega- ought to embarrass them is the pay for Georgia or North Carolina to get a higher to report how many tive of the E.S. Diet. It was confined only those crucial positions we can’t fill. salary, because they don’t have the politi- hours of volunteer work to my favorite food in the world. For the It’s true that constitutional officers’ pay cal network to get elected in those states. they provide in the next three days, I had only raw oysters hasn’t been increased since 1994. But As with judges, it’s a buyer’s market for community. A coun- and clams. Lost another 2 pounds. it’s also true that all but one of the con- elected officials. cilman converted the Then it was over. My first meal back stitutional officers (like every judge and Unless our legislators want to make the hours into a dollar value was my favorite childhood comfort food, solicitor) ran for office knowing what the argument that we’ve got a bunch of extra and concluded that the a peasant Russian dish called matzoh pay was and knowing it was unlikely to tax money we can’t find a good use for or county would not be able brei, a name my young kids had man- increase. that we can’t find any competent candi- to afford to pay for these handled to “monster pie.” It is osten- And that part about “ran for office” is dates to run for statewide elected offices, services. tatiously opulent, involving matzoh, key: Candidates had to pay a filing fee and there is no way to justify raising these Most people moving to butter, cottage cheese, eggs and dollops Oconee County are re- grovel for campaign donations and in other salaries by more than the modest cost- of strawberry jam, all previously verbo- tired and do not take jobs ten. It was heaven. I had seconds. ways subject themselves to the rigors of a of-living increases other state employees nor school space. Howev- By Day 2, post-diets, I had regained political campaign — sometimes fending sometimes receive. er, we do pay income and 3 pounds. Thirty-eight pounds to go, I off several challengers who also wanted Here’s how we’ll know it’s time to give property taxes, as well as guess. the job — in order to be allowed to take the larger pay raises to constitutional officers: sales taxes. jobs that our legislators believe are insuffi- when we have as much competition for We’ll be watching! GENE WEINGARTEN can be reached at weing- ciently compensated. Obviously the office- open positions as teachers and prison [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter, @ holders, and the candidates they defeated, guards as we have for these elected offic- Elfi Juvrud geneweingarten. don’t consider the salary insufficient. es. Salem

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The South Caroli- na Department FUND: ‘It strengthens your faith of Health and Environmental Control is currently reviewing in the community,’ Moulder said an application from Oconee County officials FROM PAGE A1 He was wrong. two of your people at your to expand the The fund has received church to serve on the com- county rock ready responding to help about $775,000 in dona- mittee with us? Then, I’ll quarry. The with immediate needs, tions to hire contractors be glad to set your money county has including food, repairs to get people back in their aside and you guys can also requested and assessing damage. homes or help with simi- decide who you help. You approval from And people were looking lar needs. guys can help spend your DHEC for extend- for other ways to help — Moulder said $728,690 money and be part of it.’” ing the quar- and they did. of the fund has been spent The church agreed, ry’s permitting “On Tuesday morning, on the projects in the past leading to the largest indi- through 2050. we got a phone call that year. About $42,000 re- vidual donation. JERRY BEARD | came into one of the main mains, but that money has “They were so over- THE JOURNAL emergency lines saying been allocated whelmed and they had some money they for projects touched by wanted to donate to help that have been ‘I think the what we were people,” Seneca city ad- approved but relief fund doing and the QUARRY: No talk of eminent ministrator Scott Moulder not completed. people we were said. “We set out food An estimated helping that and water over at Shaver 280 properties played a large one of those (Recreation Center), and have received part in helping individuals domain, according to Brock somebody had just driven help through went back, and up and gave some of the the fund, he and his wife volunteers over there $20, according the people wrote a check FROM PAGE A1 is to expand from the cur- Addressing a rumor and somebody else gave to Moulder. for $100,000,” rent 87 acres of mineable about the expansion, $50. People were just com- About 152 of who really Moulder said. during this process,” land to 106 acres. She said Brock said there has been ing and giving money. those projects “That was said DHEC’s letter the move would increase no talk of eminent domain “The volunteers came were tree needed it.’ the biggest to landowners, dated the perimeter of the quar- being applied on residents over to the fire station removals or donation we April 8. “No decision ry to 136 acres. in the area of the pro- to the command center demolitions of Scott Moulder received.” has been made con- A DHEC representative posed project. where I was and said, mobile homes Seneca city administrator Moulder said cerning this applica- said the modification “That is not the interest ‘Hey, these people are just and other prop- he was touched tion request.” request cost $600, and a of the council or would it dropping off this money erties. Another 78 projects by the money given to the A separate public decision date has not been ever be of the interest of to try and help,” he added. were paid for through the fund and volunteers who notice of intent said set on the expansion. the administrator,” she “(County administrator fund to restore electrical came locally and from DHEC was “currently Current permitting at said. “(The rock quarry) Amanda Brock) was with service and 42 roofs, in other areas to help torna- conducting a technical the site runs through 2030, is a giant success for this me at that time. She and addition to six situations do victims. review of the applica- but an approved request county and a ginormous I talked about it and we where the fund helped “It strengthens your tion.” from DHEC would allow asset to the citizens.” decided, ‘We’re probably with deductibles for peo- faith in the community Questions or com- the rock quarry to remain going to have more of this, ple with insurance who when you have labor ments about the pro- in operation until 2050. [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 so let’s go ahead and set didn’t have money for the response as well as mon- posed expansion must up a tornado relief fund.’ deductible. Two people etary response — thou- be sent to eddyje@ We discussed it and said received rent assistance. sands of people donating dhec.sc.gov by April 30. this money will go toward hours and hundreds of “Public comments HONEST ADVICE. anybody impacted by the COMMITTEE FORMED/ thousands of dollars may impact DHEC’s tornado. There were no ju- $100K GIFT RECEIVED donated,” he said. “It’s permit decision by COMPLETE PLANNING. risdictional boundaries.” As the stack of applica- heartwarming. You can giving staff additional So, less than 48 hours tions grew, Moulder got feel God working in the information to consider Call us for a complimentary review. after the tornado had left a committee to review people, in their hearts.” and could also be used many people feeling help- applications and make Moulder still has a when determining less, the Tornado Relief recommendations. stack of applications from specific terms and con- Fund was born. One church he didn’t people who weren’t helped ditions the company “We had people just do- name wanted to make a through the fund. He is must follow if a permit nating, and then we start- large donation to the fund, confident many of those is issued,” one letter Lundblade Financial Group ed to get calls about people but also wanted to ensure received help from other said. “Where there is a wanting to send checks,” the money was spent for organizations. significant amount of 602 College Avenue, Suite 3, Clemson Moulder said. “By Wednes- what it was intended to do. “We were able to help public interest, DHEC 864.986.4165 day, I was turning people’s “The church wanted a lot of people,” he said. may hold a public hear- LundbladeFinancialGroup.com electricity back on.” some accountability with “I think the relief fund ing.” Moulder didn’t set big the money. 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Westminster shooting leaves ment. A woman told police Thompson came into Man charged with the bathroom, grabbed her by the throat, choked 1 person in critical condition her and then threw her into the bathtub before THE JOURNAL STAFF confirmed there was a shooting in the taking the keys to the area of Butler Street at around 8 p.m. domestic violence car she had been driving WESTMINSTER — One person was in Monday. and leaving through the critical condition at a Greenville hospi- Jones said he didn’t think there was a THE JOURNAL STAFF Oconee County Sheriff’s front door, the report tal after a shooting in Westminster on danger to the community as of Tuesday Office spokesman Jimmy said. Monday night. afternoon and that the investigation was SENECA — A local Watt said When she came out of Westminster Police Chief Rory Jones ongoing. man faces a domestic Thompson the bathroom, she said violence charge after was being Thompson threatened an incident Monday in held on a her, the report said. She which a police report al- $5,000 surety then went outside and leges he choked a woman, bond Tues- noticed two of the tires threw her into a bathtub day at the on the vehicle had been Community and threatened her with Oconee Coun- “slashed,” according to a knife. Thompson ty Detention the report. Benjamin Kelly Thomp- Center. When she went back remembers son, 27, of 800 Laing The incident was into the bedroom where Court in Seneca, was reported just before 4:30 Thompson was, the charged with second-de- p.m. Monday, according report said, he “pulled 2020 tornado gree domestic violence, to a report filed by the out his pocket knife” and according to a warrant. Seneca Police Depart- threatened her. Seneca Baptist Church hosted a community event Monday night on the eve of the one- year anniversary of the EF3 | ARRESTS | tornado that devastated the city last April. At top left, Rev. Angela M. Cox, 46 David Anthony Burch, 42 Booking Date: 4/12/21 Ryan Perry presents an award 114 Minnie McCall Road, 604 S. Piedmont St., West- Oconee County Sheriff to Seneca Mayor Dan Alexan- Walhalla minster Temporary custody order; der recognizing his and the Booking Date: 4/12/21 Booking Date: 4/12/21 family court bench warrant city’s efforts in response to the Walhalla City Police Oconee County Sheriff tornado. Below left, Perry pres- Walhalla municipal bench Public disorderly conduct Sammy Dewayne ents awards to city administra- warrant; manufacture, dis- Brewster, 27 tor Scott Moulder and Seneca tribution, etc. of metham- Benjamin Kelly No fixed address Police Chief Casey Bowling, phetamine-1st offense Thompson, 27 Booking Date: 4/12/21 right. At bottom, the South 819 Laing Court, Seneca Walhalla City Police Carolina Singing Churchmen Cassidy Diane Loper, 24 Booking Date: 4/12/21 Walhalla municipal bench perform during the event. 206 Marvs Drive Unit 3, Seneca City Police warrant PHOTOS BY NORM CANNADA | THE JOURNAL Walhalla Domestic violence-2nd Booking Date: 4/12/21 degree Mary Joan Hamby, 54 Walhalla City Police 503 Alesia Drive, Seneca Possession of sched. I(B), Rodney Lynn Henkel, 56 Booking Date: 4/12/21 (C), LSD/sched. II-1st 610 N. Lake Drive, Salem Oconee County Sheriff offense Booking Date: 4/12/21 General sessions bench Oconee County Sheriff warrant John Francis Roberts II, Temporary custody order 43 Javier Deanglo Moss, 23 125 Edna Drive, Westmin- Timothy Chad Merck, 38 219 S. Spring St., Westmin- ster 410 W. Pine Grove Road, ster Booking Date: 4/12/21 Fair Play Booking Date: 4/12/21 Oconee County Detention Booking Date: 4/12/21 Seneca City Police Center Oconee County Sheriff Seneca Municipal Court Magistrate’s bench warrant Driving without a license; bench warrant operating vehicle which is Dylan Trevor Bernard, 20 not registered/licensed; un- Find your 320 Little Choestoea Road, insured motor vehicle-1st Future Westminster offense; temporary custody Career Booking Date: 4/12/21 order in the Oconee County Sheriff Classiﬁ eds Three magistrate’s bench Devon Charles Crowe, 37 warrants; Walhalla munici- 112 Wolfers Hollow Road, pal bench warrant Walhalla www.upstatetoday.com/Classifieds

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woke up last week and all my teeth hurt. My eyes burned, and my nose was stuffy. II went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. I didn’t look so good. I couldn’t tell if that was how I always looked in the morning or not, because I usually avoid looking into the mirror until after my second cup of coffee. I took my temperature. It was normal, so I could rule out COVID. I sneezed. Suddenly, I realized what my symptoms were telling me. I ran to the front door and opened it. Powdery yellow pine pollen dusted the porch, the steps and the railing. Most people INKLINGS | are not allergic to the yellow dust emitted by LYNDA pine trees each spring — it ABEGG simply acts as the messy messenger of what’s to come. While people are distracted by sweep- PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL ing the unpleasant pine pollen from their Trinity Baptist Church on South Oak Street in Seneca is seen through broken trees on April 6. Cleanup continues one year porches and washing it off their cars, the after an EF3 tornado caused extensive damage in Seneca. real culprits tiptoe in on little cat-feet, silent and invisible. It is the oak, poplar and maple pollen that causes you to sneeze, makes your eyes burn, your nose run and, yes, even makes your teeth hurt. My symptoms can be controlled with over-the-counter antihistamines and de- congestants, but if symptoms persist, your doctor may suggest testing to determine A different look your specific triggers and identify which medical treatments would work best for you. Alternative treatments include vita- min therapy, rinsing the nasal passages with a saline solution and acupuncture. Tornado takes down trees, changing city’s appearance Your pet can also suffer from allergic reactions to grasses and pollen. Does your dog like to roll in the grass? All that pollen clings to your pet’s fur and can cause little BY NORM CANNADA Fido to sneeze or have itchy feet or skin. Ex- THE JOURNAL cessive licking and scratching may be due to seasonal allergies and can necessitate a SENECA — A lot has trip to the vet. changed in the last 366 days. Your pet can also bring allergens into One year and one day ago, the house on his feet or fur, so it’s a good much of southern Seneca idea to keep your pet off the bed, or you will was devastated by the dam- find yourself sleeping in a pile of pollen. No age from an EF3 tornado wonder you wake up sneezing and cough- that came through Seneca ing. in the middle of the night. Health experts suggest some simple Roofs were ripped off, part actions can decrease your exposure to al- of the city’s electrical system lergens. Stay indoors with windows closed. was decimated and homes, If you do venture outside, avoid touching vehicles and other property your eyes and wash your hands as often as were damaged or destroyed. possible. These guidelines also help prevent But a year later, things exposure to germs, bacteria and other bugs, are taking shape. Blue tarps including the ones that cause COVID, the have been taken down and flu and the common cold. replaced with permanent It’s important to know the difference roofs. Homes have been re- between COVID symptoms and seasonal built, with families moving allergy symptoms. For instance, allergy back in. Seneca Light and sufferers rarely run a high fever or experi- Water has spent more than ence a sudden loss of taste. COVID sufferers $6 million rebuilding its do not have itchy, watery eyes and seldom electrical system, making it suffer sneezing fits. better for years to come. Researchers at the Asthma and Allergy One year later, things are Foundation of America discovered that cer- returning to normal. tain foods can also cause seasonal allergic Well, almost. Trees taken reactions. Bananas, melons and tomatoes out by the storm haven’t can cause an itchy mouth. Oh, c’mon. Not returned, changing the tomatoes. My favorite summer sandwich appearance of whole neigh- is beefsteak tomatoes layered between two borhoods. slices of white bread, slathered with may- “The town does look a lot onnaise and liberally sprinkled with salt different,” city planning and pepper. and development director As if having an itchy mouth from eating Ed Halbig said. “One of the tomatoes isn’t bad enough, researchers in things that we’re going to be Germany reported signs of allergic reac- dealing with is trees that no tion to wine, noting that the yeast, sulfites longer exist. They’re all go- and other organic compounds found in red ing to have to start growing wine can cause itching and a stuffy nose. back. I thought wine was supposed to be heart- “It certainly has opened it healthy. Obviously, these allergic reactions up,” he added. “You look at to red wine only apply to German women. this area and you’re like, ‘I don’t remember seeing all LYNDA ABEGG is having a glass of red wine with her these houses here before. tomato sandwich. She can be reached at lyndaabegg@ charter.net. SEE TORNADO, PAGE B6 Logs from damaged trees are seen among debris in Seneca a year after an EF3 tornado.

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Prince Philip shaped, and was eventually retiring from Clemson University. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, shaped by, a century of tumult serving in many leader- Mervin Forrest White ship positions. One of his passions was counseling BY JILL LAWLESS member nations. APRIL 11, 2021 people without charge, ASSOCIATED PRESS “His Royal Highness CLEMSON, S.C. — which he did until his had a farsighted under- Mervin Forrest White, death. LONDON — Born into standing of the potential 86, passed away Sunday, He was preceded in an age of revolutions in of Commonwealth connec- April 11, at Cottingham death by his wife, Bar- the wake of a pandem- tion, and his approaches to Hospice House after bat- bara Bishop White; and ic, Prince Philip lived bringing people together tling pancreatic cancer. his sisters, Irene Stewart through a tumultuous cen- from a wide range of back- Funeral services will and Stella Gillion. tury and worked to make grounds to develop leader- be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Mervin is survived the British monarchy a ship skills were regarded April 16, at by his daughter, Kris- rock of stability in chang- as innovative and brave,” the Church ten (Matthew) Walters; ing times. Scotland said. of Jesus sisters, Lucille (Arvile) He bore witness to — and In Britain, Philip helped Christ of Kelley, Doris Arensmey- participated in — many of steer the monarchy Latter-Day er and Wilonese (Terry) the century’s upheavals: through decades of declin- Saints in Lowe; and his grandchil- World War II, the disman- ing social deference into a Seneca, S.C. dren, Hannah, Maerin, tling of the British Empire mass-media world where COVID-19 Kelsey and Liam Walters and the rise and fall of people demand intimacy White protocols and Haley Sammons. nations during and after from their icons. will be in The family would like the Cold War. ASSOCIATED PRESS He was instrumental place. Please wear a to extend a heartfelt He helped anchor the Britain’s Prince Philip salutes during a special Armistice in ensuring the queen’s mask. The family will thanks to the wonderful monarchy with his wife, Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2013, under the Menin Gate in coronation was televised. receive friends from caregivers at Prisma Queen Elizabeth II, but Ypres, Belgium. Many British families 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Health Hospice of the died last week at 99 with bought TV sets just for the April 15, at Duckett-Rob- Foothills/Cottingham the United Kingdom still Historian Ed Owens said neutral pillar of public life, occasion, and it became inson Funeral Home, Hospice House for the unsettled by its exit from Philip’s early years “are above the political fray. the country’s first mass 108 Cross Creek Road, amazing love and care the European Union, and key to informing how he “When he found his television spectacle. Central, S.C. A graveside for Mervin. in a world of growing na- sees monarchy for the rest way into British life … “Very early on, he saw service will be held at 1 Please visit robin- tionalism and extremes. of his life.” he wasn’t just embracing the … positive benefits of p.m. Monday, April 19, sonfuneralhomes.com “His life started in a He said Philip saw mon- a royal family, he was mass media as a way of at Sardis Cemetery in or Duckett-Robinson moment of crisis, ended in archy “as something that embracing an institution, enhancing the monarchy’s Highland Home, Ala. In Funeral Home, Cen- a moment of crisis, and, of isn’t necessarily perma- that of constitutional public image,” Owens said. lieu of flowers, memori- tral-Clemson Commons. course, saw a great deal of nent, that must be kept monarchy,” Schama told “There’s been a lot of als may be made to Pris- crisis throughout that long popular.” the BBC. talk about Philip as quite ma Health Hospice of the life,” said Margaret Mac- Raised by relatives in When Elizabeth became a sort of old-fashioned Foothills, 390 Keowee Millan, professor emeritus Britain, Philip joined the queen at age 25 in 1952, presence, certainly at the School Road, Seneca, SC of international history at Royal Navy and saw action Philip gave up his naval end of his life. But actu- 29672 or to a charity of Oxford University. in World War II on battle- career and dedicated him- ally, from the moment he your choice. Philip was born in Corfu ships in the Indian Ocean, self to supporting her. becomes a British royal in Born in Highland as a prince of Greece and the Mediterranean and the Britain, though victo- 1947, he’s a real moderniz- Home, he was the son of Denmark. When he was a Pacific. European royalty rious in the war, was an ing force.” the late Orden and Elma toddler, his family had to found itself divided by the indebted and declining Philip was also an early Lee Ward White. flee Greece after a coup. war: Two of Philip’s sisters power whose colonies environmentalist and a Mervin served in the Monarchies across Europe had German husbands were breaking free. Philip champion of technology. Air Force in the 7th were being toppled as soci- who served on the Nazi helped create the Com- Prime Minister Boris Air Police Squadron. eties faced upheaval in the side. monwealth group of na- Johnson noted Monday He earned a bachelor’s aftermath of World War I He had a ringside seat tions, with the queen at its that Philip was “one of the and master’s from BYU and the deadly influenza for the end of the conflict. head, to try to bind Britain first people in this country and a Ph.D. from the pandemic that followed. Philip’s ship was in Tokyo and its former colonies to use a mobile phone.” In University of Kentucky. His grandfather, King Bay for the formal Jap- together on a more equal his late 90s, he was mak- As a professor, he taught George of Greece, had anese surrender aboard footing. ing Zoom calls on a laptop, sociology at Washington been assassinated eight USS Missouri on Sept. 2, Commonwealth Sec- according to his grandson, State University and years before Philip’s birth, 1945, and he watched the retary-General Patricia Prince Harry. 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In The Bleachers How to help your elderly parent Compliment It is faith placed in with their finances good Christ alone that

Dear Savvy Senior: What tips can you offer on help- behavior assures the soul is saved ing an elderly parent with their finances? My 84-year-old father is having trouble keeping up with his bills and Dear Annie: A few Question: I am trying to encour- insurance, and I just found out that he’s been making con- months ago, someone age a friend of mine who has landed tributions to a suspicious charity. wrote to you about how in prison. He has come to know the — Reluctant Daughter uncomfortable the bad Lord but is despondent that he has Dear Reluctant: Many adult children serve as financial manners of children of no purpose in life. helpers to their elderly or ill parents. They provide ser- a relative made her feel — P.T. vices like paying bills, handling deposits at large Answer: There’s and investments, filing insurance claims, family a wonderful story preparing taxes and more. Here are some gather- about Paul and Silas tips and resources that can help you help ings and who were thrown in your dad. dinners. I a Philippian prison read your for preaching. In- START WITH A CONVERSATION column stead of complaining Taking on the task of helping an elder- faithful- and crying out to be ly parent with their finances can be a ly and freed, they sat in the sensitive and difficult topic. The first step did not damp dungeon lis- Bizarro SAVVY in helping your dad is to have a respectful DEAR see any MY tening to the groans talk with him expressing your concerns, readers’ from others in SENIOR | as you stated in your question, and offer- ANNIE | sugges- ANSWER | chains. But the jailer ing to help him with his financial chores. tions that night heard a JIM If you have siblings, it can be a good idea ANNIE printed BILLY strange sound that MILLER to get them involved too. This can help LANE in the GRAHAM drowned out the you head off any possible hard feelings, following wailing. Paul and plus, with others involved, your dad will know everyone is weeks. Silas were having a concerned. Of course, large fam- song service at midnight, praising ily gatherings have not the name of their great and mighty GET ORGANIZED happened this past year God. They used their imprisonment If your dad is willing to let you help manage, monitor or due to the pandemic. But to proclaim the news that Jesus had take over his financial affairs your first order of business we will return joyful- come to free people from the chains is to get organized by making a list of his financial ac- ly to them, probably of sin. What was Heaven’s response? counts and other important information. Your list should toward the 2021 holidays. The prison walls shook on their include his: The writer mentioned foundations and crumbled, giving • Contact list: Names and numbers of key contacts like that another family in the chance for prisoners to escape. insurance agents, financial advisor, tax preparer, family attendance displayed The jailer was about to fall upon his attorney, etc. commendable behavior. sword and commit suicide because • Monthly bills: Phone, cable, water and trash, gas, elec- That presents a golden of a mass escape. Paul glanced in the tric, credit card accounts, etc. opportunity, and I would jailer’s direction and said: “Don’t • Financial accounts: Including bank accounts, broker- offer her this sugges- kill yourself; we’re still here!” age and mutual fund accounts, safe-deposit boxes and any tion: Compliment those Having already heard their testi- other financial assets he has. Also get usernames and well-behaving children mony in song and word, he fell upon Cornered passwords for financial accounts that are set up online. in front of all assembled his face and said, “Sir, what must I • Company benefits: Any retirement plans, pensions or at the table. Compliment do to be saved?” Paul didn’t answer, health benefits from his current or former employer. the parents of those “Join the church and thou shalt be • Insurance policies: Life, home, auto, long-term care, children. No matter how saved.” Oh, no! “Live the best you Medicare, etc. rude the other children can and thou shalt be saved.” Oh, • Taxes: Copies of your dad’s income tax returns over the are, ignore their bad no! “Get baptized and thou shalt be past few years. behavior. But watch saved.” Oh, no! The answer that rang for good behavior from through the jail that night is the LOCATE IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS them, and compliment same message that’s been ringing This is also the ideal time to find out if your dad has the them immediately if and down through the centuries: “Be- following essential legal documents: A will; an advance when it occurs. Atten- lieve on the Lord Jesus Christ, and directive that includes a living will and health-care proxy, tion-seeking in bad ways thou shalt be saved.” which allows you or another family member or friend to should not be rewarded. Many people have difficulty make medical decisions on his behalf if he becomes inca- — 81 Years Wise resting upon the facts of the Word pacitated; and a durable power of attorney, which gives you Dear 81 Years Wise: of God. So many rest upon their or a designated person similar legal authority for financial You certainly are 81 feelings, morality, church member- decisions, if needed. years wise. Praise has ship, the sacraments, or any number If he doesn’t have these important documents prepared, all sorts of benefits for of things. But it is faith placed in now is the time to do it. And if they are prepared, make children. It helps build a Christ alone that assures the soul is sure they’re updated, and you know where they’re located. positive self-concept and saved, and whether in prison or liv- can keep a child on track ing in a dark and wicked world, we SIMPLIFY FINANCIAL TASKS for the task at hand. are surrounded by those who need to The quickest way to help your dad simplify his monthly Good table manners are know Christ as Savior. financial chores is to set up automatic payments for his an important part of The Flying McCoys utilities and other routine bills and arrange for direct teaching your child how (This column is based on the words deposit of his income sources. to behave in public, but and writings of the late Rev. Billy If your dad has savings and investments scattered in providing extra praise Graham.) many different accounts, you should consider consoli- for the behaviors you dating them. You can also set up your dad’s bank system want to increase is prov- | CROSSWORD ANSWERS | and investment accounts online, so you can pay bills and en to work. monitor his accounts anytime. My only advice is to be careful not to shame SET UP PROTECTIONS the children who are To guard against scams and risky financial behaviors, behaving badly, and your consider getting your dad a True Link Visa Prepaid Card suggestion to ignore the (TrueLinkFinancial.com/card). Designed for older adults rude behavior sounds with cognitive issues this card would provide your dad perfect. access to his money but with restrictions that you set on Children need atten- how funds can be spent. Or check out EverSafe.com, a web- tion, so by giving them based service that will automatically monitor your dad’s attention when they are accounts, track suspicious activity and alert you when a behaving nicely, you are problem is detected. encouraging that. Bravo!

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Luann Non Sequitur

Thatababy Wumo

The Wizard of Id Shoe | PAGE LABEL EVEN |

B4 THE JOURNAL | COMICS/PUZZLES | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021

| ACES ON THE BRIDGE | THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek On this deal from teams play, declarer had to be vigilant in Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, the face of what appeared to be to form four ordinary words. a simple contract. South’s hand did not warrant @PlayJumble a super-accept of the spade FTASF transfer at his second turn, but it was obvious to convert North’s subsequent three-no- trump call to four spades. RUYFR On the helpful diamond lead, declarer could see three potential losers in the black suits since he could now park dummy’s heart on the diamond OULFND jack. Still, if declarer did what came naturally and plonked down the spade tops, he would be in trouble if the club ace was offside and spades were 3-1. BAYFBL So South topped East’s the free JUST JUMBLE Get app • Follow us on Twitter diamond queen with the king Now arrange the circled letters and led back to the diamond ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as ace, then tried a club to the drawn even one round of All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. king. This risked conceding a trumps before crossing in dia- diamond ruff, but that would monds to lead to the club king, Print your likely be at the cost of an enemy he would have failed. South answer here: trump trick. West won the club would then have had to use the (Answers tomorrow) and wisely shifted to a heart. other top spade to reach his Jumbles: TIGER GUARD CANNON BIRDIE Yesterday’s Declarer took the ace, and only hand for the heart pitch. Then, Answer: The grizzly didn’t love having his photo taken, then did he cross to the spade when he lost the lead in clubs, but he would — GRIN AND BEAR IT ace to take a heart pitch on the West would cash the spade diamond jack. queen, limiting declarer to one When that held, he conceded club ruff. a club. He could ruff the heart return in dummy, lay down the spade king and cross-ruff. West could take his spade queen whenever he wanted. B.C. Note that if declarer had

ANSWER: This hand is worth a game try. The decision is between a help-suit try of three clubs or a re-raise to three spades. Five trumps and two aces, including one in partner’s long suit, justify a move, and three spades is the call Blondie least likely to help the oppo- nents. With ace-fourth in clubs, I would make a try in that suit; but how can partner know that a doubleton queen is a bad club holding if I make a try on four small here? Dilbert

Garfield

Right to the End by David Alfred Bywaters

ACROSS 49 Woos 22 Salmon at a deli 1 Rotary phone feature 54 Aeneas, in “The Aeneid” 25 Breakfast, lunch or dinner 5 ___ on the back 55 Be immediately noticeable 27 Org. for backs and ends 9 Doctor-repelling fruit, 56 Layered hairdo 29 Pumpkin eater of rhyme proverbially 58 Experiment results 30 Imaginative thought Peanuts 14 A fan of 61 Seaside 31 Very long time 15 Modern home of the Ameri- 62 Time to solve this crossword 32 O.R. workers cas’ oldest-known civilization 64 Boxer’s training clock? 34 Show concern 16 Classic cleaning compound 66 Superior group 36 Word before “shop” or 17 Expressive bar patron? 67 Voice above bass “project” 19 Justice Kagan 68 Claim on a house, say 37 Tavern offering 20 Country south of Sicily 69 Doles (out) 38 “That’s enough!” 21 Countess’s husband 70 Enjoy time off 39 Convention attendee 23 List unit 71 One can refract light 41 Alternative to pasta, perhaps 24 John Legend hit whose 44 Knight’s title lyrics mention “perfect DOWN 46 Cook in the oven imperfections” 1 Gloomy 48 Doze (off) 26 Slightly more than never 2 Take a breath 50 How Sisyphus constantly 28 Renter 3 Coral islands travels 29 Person who retouches photos, 4 Drawing games? 51 Fellow resident, informally Hagar informally? 5 Sauna site 52 Soup dish 33 Went fast 6 River restraint 53 Backs of boats 35 Reveal that you know 7 Locality 55 Endures 36 Compensated 8 Happy cat sound 56 Dandelion part 40 Sooner’s alternative ... or, read 9 Sixteenth prez 57 Swiss cheese feature as two parts, a theme hint 10 Codes of conduct and others 59 Way off 42 Nine-digit IDs 11 Deceptive excuses 60 One of 100 in Scrabble 43 Mythical mischief-makers 12 Quiet road, or part of a busy 63 “That’s right!” 45 Broadcast again one 65 Youngster 47 What lets you convert a sum- 13 Test mer shirt into a winter one? 18 Thin cookie

Baby Blues

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 THE JOURNAL B5 I’m with Uncle Frank! Stone Mountain Park denies

was back by permit for Confederate event 11:15 a.m. Thank you, ASSOCIATED PRESS Klux Klan. The park has the largest Tell West- Confederate monument ever crafted, min- STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — The featuring sculptures of Gen. Robert E. ster Stone Mountain Memorial Associa- Lee, Confederate President Jefferson Pow- tion has denied a gathering permit Davis and Gen. Thomas J. “Stone- er, from the Sons of Confederate Veter- wall” Jackson carved into the moun- for ans, who were looking to host their tainside. The monument has special Willie act- annual Confederate Memorial Day protection enshrined in Georgia law. ing service at Stone Mountain Park out- Martin O’Toole, a spokesman for the CALL 916-9749 so fast. side Atlanta. Georgia division of the Sons of Con- We were The gathering was slated for Satur- federate Veterans, said he understood Willie, having a day but a March 31 letter from memo- the concern regarding COVID-19 but Does the Terri Bau- ladies gath- rial association CEO Bill Stephens questioned the other safety issue. mann that submitted a ering, and you denied the necessary permit, The At- “This is a memorial service that letter to the editor know saved the day! lanta Journal-Constitution reported. is part of the whole purpose for the about irony? Baumann Willie Stephens listed three reasons for park’s existence,” O’Toole said. says students protesting says: the denial including safety concerns, O’Toole said the park has held the a speaker that came to Hats off specifically the pandemic and racial event for the Confederate Memorial Clemson have no right to to West- tensions. Day at least 18 times without issue. prevent others from being minster “With the volatile nature of events Last year, it was canceled due to the heard (a statement with Power! of the immediate past and ongoing pandemic. which I agree), and says Not only was today, there is a clear and present Although the park has historically they should be glad this Easter Sunday danger to members of the (Sons of been a gathering spot for white su- isn’t Venezuela, Russia or the next day, Confederate Veterans), potential premacists, the adjoining city of Stone China. Then she ends the some but we couldn’t counterprotesters, park employees Mountain, a suburb of Atlanta has a letter saying if she had her kind leave those sweet and guests,” Stephens wrote. majority-Black population today. ‘druthers, the protesters of “de- ladies without elec- Stephens also said Silver Dollar The park has previously closed its would be “forced to attend vice on tricity the day before! City, the group contracted to run the gates to white nationalists. In August, in silence so they could a gun park’s attractions, would not allow the park denied a permit sought by actually learn something.” that Willie, the group to access the Memorial right-wing groups led by an Arkansas I’m stumped. Does she enables Georgia politicians Plaza Lawn. group called Confederate States III%, want us to live in a dicta- it to be aimed accu- are trying to make it Stone Mountain Park has been a who had planned an event in response torship or not? rately,” I guess looking harder for Democrats to gathering spot for white supremacists to a march by a Black militia group Willie says: through a V-shaped twig vote. One major provision and has centuries-old ties to the Ku on July 4. Well, I’m hoping that set up on the rifle or of the law “prohibits food last part of her opinion gun helped them tell if from being distribut- was more of wishful the bullet was gonna be ed to voters waiting in thinking that they’d traveling close to what line.” The Republicans go voluntarily to listen they were aiming at. are obviously attaining to an opposing view- As far as that “parka” their objective. My Uncle Protect your savings with FDIC point and then make deal, I can’t rightly say. Frank, a Georgia Demo- When it comes to an educated opinion of Maybe it was to hide crat, told me he’s definite- coverageyour to-do up to list, $2.5 put million. their own. I hope she the gun. Maybe it kept ly not voting in the next Our Insured Bank Deposit program offers the assurance of wasn’t really wanting moving around so much, election unless he gets Federalyour Deposit future Insurance Corporation first. 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B6 THE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 Artist gives nature a ‘cosmic’ twist in big NY garden show BY KATHERINE ROTH ASSOCIATED PRESS

An expansive new show featuring works by Japa- nese artist Yayoi Kusama, famous for mesmerizing polka dots, speckled pump- kins and fascination with the natural world, has opened at The New York Botanical Garden. Ticket sales have been brisk in a pandemic-weary city hungry for more outdoor cultural events. ASSOCIATED PRESS “Kusama: Cosmic The sculpture “I Want to Fly to the Universe” by Japa- Nature,” postponed by a nese artist Yayoi Kusama is reflected in a pool at the year due to the coronavi- New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx borough of rus, will remain on view New York. The expansive exhibit has opened and ticket through Halloween. sales have been brisk in a pandemic-weary city hungry Most of the artworks for more outdoor cultural events. are outdoors and are big enough to enjoy while When Kusama was Conservatory feature remaining socially dis- young, she began having horticultural celebrations tanced. Visitors will want vivid hallucinations, some of Kusama. Towering to wear their walking of which involved polka polka-dotted flowers in PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL shoes; the show features dots or flowers spreading “My Soul Blooms Forev- A log from a damaged is seen in Seneca a year after an EF3 tornado caused extensive multiple galleries, in- around her. er” (2019) greet visitors in damage. stallations and gardens. “Some people get stuck the palm gallery. Nearby, Elaborate flower displays on the polka dots. Her the pink and gold mosaic complement some of the work has a sort of internal “Starry Pumpkin” (2015) works, which are scattered sadness combined with an is surrounded by wood- over the 250-acre botanical external joy, which really land flowers and foliage in TORNADO: ‘Our tree canopy has garden in the Bronx. speaks to the current mo- complementary pastels. The setting could not be ment,” says Karen Daub- And to complement the more suitable for Kusa- mann, vice president for bold colors of Kusama’s ma’s multifaceted works, exhibitions and audience painting “Alone, Buried in been wiped out,’ Moulder said all of which relate in engagement at the garden. a Flower Garden” (2014) is various ways to the world Works debuting at the a display of seasonal flow- of nature. Having grown exhibit include the 16-foot- ers and foliage designed to FROM PAGE B1 up in the greenhouses high painted bronze be equally strong in shape and fields of her family’s “Dancing Pumpkin” and color. Where did they all come enormous seed nursery in (2020), which appears Highlights elsewhere from?’ Well, they were Matsumoto, Japan, Kusa- to frolic happily on the in the garden include there all that time, but ma has always focused her Haupt Conservatory “Narcissus Garden” with the woods you had work on the natural world, Lawn; “I Want to Fly the (1966/2021), composed between you and the next says guest curator Mika Universe” (2020), a bright- of 1,400 stainless steel subdivision, you didn’t Yoshitake. ly colored 13-foot-high spheres installed in a notice it. By all means, we “For Kusama, cosmic biomorphic form installed water feature, and “As- want trees back.” nature is a life force that near the Visitor’s Center; cension of the Polka Dots Seneca city adminis- integrates the terrestrial and “Infinity Mirrored on the Trees” (2002/2021), trator Scott Moulder said and celestial orders of the Room - Illusion Inside the which features soar- he noticed changes in the universe from both the Heart” (2020), an outdoor ing trees, their trunks look of communities hit micro- and macrocosmic installation reflecting its wrapped in bright red by the tornado caused by perspectives,” Yoshitake surroundings. fabric with white polka the absence of trees in the says. Three galleries in the dots. early days after the storm. “There were days we would drive and I didn’t know where I was,” he said. “You would be going Shop For We Buy down the street and come Antiques! to an intersection and you didn’t know where you Local Treasures were because everything looked so different. You actually had to look at street 1,300 Square Feet Of Fine Antiques & Collectibles names to know where you were. “Our tree canopy has been wiped out,” Moulder added. “The landscape has been changed for decades as a result of the tornado.” He said tree giveaways have already started, and another one will happen this fall through a program of the South Caroli- na Forestry Commission. That will take time — a long time. Getting a tree Flowers grow near damaged trees in Seneca. back to the size it was in some areas where the “We won’t see that in best time to plant a tree tornado hit could take my lifetime, because is 20 years ago. 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CLEMSON — Valerie eight-run thresh- her career, Ansley Gilstrap Cagle tossed her first career old to end the recorded two home runs in a Clemson 9, Winthrop 0 complete-game no-hitter to game. single game, while Clark and (Game 1, five innings) WU 000 00 — 0 0 3 start the day Tuesday, pacing Cagle also Cagle also chipped in with CU 402 03 — 9 9 0 the Clemson softball team in knocked in the home runs to combine for the a doubleheader sweep of Win- first run for the most homers by the program Pitching throp at McWhorter Stadium. 9|6 Tigers in the since launching four in a WP — Cagle (17-2), 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 11 K Back in action after last bottom of the first 21-2 win over Maryland last LP — Watson (11-9), 4.1 IP, 9 H, 9 R, 9 weekend’s series at Notre on an RBI double season. ER, 4 BB, 3 K Dame was postponed due to to score Mckenzie Cagle tied teammate Maris- Hitting COVID-19 issues within the Clark, who began sa Guimbarda’s team-leading WU — King, 0-0, BB CU — Stuart, 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI; Cagle, 2-2, Fighting Irish’s program, the the inning with a mark of eight home runs on 2B, RBI, BB; Johnson, 1-1, HR, 2 RBI; Tigers (28-4, 18-4 ACC) won by lead-off walk. the season. Clark, 1-3, 3B, RBI, BB scores of 9-0 in the opener and 0|2 With Clemson In the circle, freshman lefty 6-2 in the nightcap, pushing up 6-0 in the fifth Millie Thompson earned Clemson 6, Winthrop 2 (Game 2) their winning streak to eight inning, Clark registered her the win after pitching four WU 000 000 2 — 2 2 0 games. ACC-leading sixth triple of innings and registering seven CU 103 200 x — 6 9 0 Facing just two batters over the year to right field, which strikeouts. the minimum in the opener, scored Cammy Pereia from Winthrop (20-21) registered Pitching W — Thompson (5-1), 4 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 Cagle posted 11 strikeouts and second base. Then Johnson, its only two runs on the day ER, 0 BB, 7 K surrendered only one walk. who came in to pinch hit, with a two-run homer in the LP — Weixlmann (7-7), 3 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 COURTESY OF THE ACC Cagle and the Tigers shut ripped a two-run homer to top of the seventh. ER, 3 BB, 1 K Clemson ace Valerie Cagle delivers during out the Eagles in nearly five center field to clinch the win. Up next, Clemson will host Hitting WU — Charlton, 2-3, HR, 2 RBI the first game of the Tigers’ doubleheader innings of play as outfielder In the night cap, Clemson Boston College (8-21, 4-13 CU — Gilstrap, 2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI; Clark, with Winthrop on Tuesday in Clemson. Morgan Johnson’s two-run tied its program record of ACC) at McWhorter Stadium 2-3, HR, RBI; Cagle, 2-3, HR, 2 RBI

Johnson prepares for | HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL | his IndyCar debut BY JENNA FRYER boiled eggs for the sev- ASSOCIATED PRESS en-day test it out policy. Bombs away Johnson CHARLOTTE, N.C. even bedaz- — Jimmie Johnson, zled a pair with wisps of gray in of jeans his beard, is a 45-year- to demon- old rookie in the strate per- IndyCar Series ready to sonalized reintroduce himself. financing He’s a windbag, a Johnson options. craft-o-maniac, a guy So who is who goes, is really into this loose and easy-go- eggs and keeps things ing Johnson? Same guy fresh. he always was. Those are just some “You know, this is of the labels Carvana just what I’ve figured has tagged Johnson in my own head and with in a series of sev- I’ve got nothing to back en spots highlighting it up, but I’ve given the online car dealer’s people a reason to hate first partnership with me for so many years, a professional athlete. right?” Johnson said in The seven-time NA- an interview with The SCAR champion begins Associated Press. his official transition to “I was Jeff Gordon’s IndyCar this weekend hand-picked guy and with Sunday’s season there was a crowd I opening race at Barber was never going to win Motorsports Park in over. Then in my final Alabama with three year, people were like ads debuting during ‘OK, it’s his last year, the NBC broadcast. he’s been here a long This won’t be the time, we’re not going vanilla version of to cheer him but we’re Johnson fans became give him some credit.’ I accustomed to during don’t know, but there’s 19 Cup Series seasons some kind of shift driving for buttoned-up going on and people Hendrick Motorsports. are finally starting to Those who know lighten up about me.” STANLEY LEROY | FOR THE JOURNAL Johnson away from his The road ahead won’t Seneca High School second baseman Campbell Crenshaw watches the flight of her two-run home run in the second day job have always be easy for Johnson inning of the Bobcats’ 16-5 victory over Daniel on Tuesday night in Central. decried his image, in- as he unlearns two sisting he’s actually a decades of driving a hard-partying daredev- heavy stock car and il who never shies away adapts to a nimble, Bobcats hit five homers, cruise past Daniel from a bad idea. open-wheel machine Carvana, which is against drivers half his BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY get excited, and they play better. If A three-run third inning gave the new to motorsports age. Johnson is slated THE JOURNAL they have fun, they play Lions a 5-2 lead that was followed with its Johnson to drive just the 13 better, so we work with quickly by a four-run fourth inning sponsorship and has road and street course CENTRAL — Before Monday that.” from the Bobcats, with Mackenzie a light sports market- events on the IndyCar night’s game against Byrnes, “We were just getting Martin hitting Seneca’s second two- ing portfolio, decided schedule for Chip Ga- Seneca High School softball coach really hyped up in the run homer of the game. to use Johnson’s true nassi Racing with Tony Rick Pate introduced “the home run dugout passing that Leading into the bottom of the personality in making Kanaan picking up the chain” to his team. 16 chain around,” added fourth inning, the game was paused its ad campaign for four oval races in the He called it “a ball on a chain Campbell Crenshaw, for almost an hour due to inclement the IndyCar season. No. 48. with a couple of ugly earrings,” but who hit two home runs weather. Daniel head coach Mary It hired The Malloy His barometers have whenever a Seneca player hits a in the rivalry rout. “We Cate Garrett was hoping the delay Brothers for the spots so far only been in test- longball, she holds possession of the got a really good win, would slow down Seneca’s momen- and Johnson already ing with his first true chain until passing it on to the next and I’m excited to play tum, but it had the opposite effect. knew both Brendan action this weekend at home-run hitter. again Friday.” The Bobcats came back hot, Malloy and Emmett Barber. Maybe it was coincidence, or may- 5 Before Seneca (16-3, holding the Lions scoreless for the Malloy through other “I’ve got a lot of ter- be the chain provided motivation, 5-0 Western 3A) started remainder of the game and piling connections. ritory to cover yet and but it got plenty of use on Tuesday, pouring the runs on, it was Daniel on 10 more runs to seal the comfort- He was comfortable a lot of things I haven’t as the Bobcats hit five homers in a (11-7, 2-3) that took an early lead able win. when the Malloys came done yet. I haven’t had 16-5 rivalry win at Daniel. after Katie Woodall knocked in two “They went up 6-5 just before we to him about using a any practice yet, and I “One thing about this team is that runs in the first inning. went in (the school for the delay), laxative to demonstrate have to be honest with they really feed off of each other, Crenshaw evened the score for and my thought was that hopefully how quickly Carvana myself, I haven’t been and the fun,” Pate said. “Having a Seneca in the second inning, smash- that took momentum away from can complete a car sale, through a race week- ball on a chain with a couple of ugly ing a two-run home run over the or eating seven hard- end yet,” Johnson said. earrings means a lot to them — they left-field fence. SEE BOBCATS, PAGE C3

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| LOCAL SPORTS | Today Immediately eligible: NCAA Ex-UNC athletes aim to High School Baseball Walhalla at Easley, 6:30 p.m. profit from college careers Boys’ Tennis on verge of transfer rule change BHP at Seneca, 4:30 p.m. ASSOCIATED PRESS The school said more Travelers Rest at Walhalla, 5 p.m. BY RALPH D. RUSSO switch schools once be- year-in-residence rule, athletes from those ASSOCIATED PRESS fore graduating and play which forced athletes CHAPEL HILL, N.C. sports are expected to | ON THE RADIO | immediately. to sit out the year after — More than 100 former join the group-licensing Whether it is the start South Dako- transferring, but never North Carolina men’s program, which UNC Today of free agency in college ta State ath- quite got there. basketball and wom- said is the country’s first MAJOR LEAGUE sports or simply the fair letic director Instead, the waiver pro- en’s soccer players are and could expand to other BASEBALL thing to finally do for the Justin Sell, cess was tweaked to allow joining a group-licensing sports. TBG president 7:20 p.m. athletes, the NCAA is a member of athletes to receive immedi- program allowing them and founder Wesley WCON 99.3 FM — Miami at about to make a mon- the council, ate eligibility by showing a to profit from their play- Haynes said merchandise Atlanta umental change to its said the lack hardship of some sort that ing days with the Tar will be available later transfer rules. Sell of uniformity necessitated the transfer. Heels. this year. | SPORTS ON TV | The Division I Council in the rules That led to problems. The school announced While this plan is meets today and Thurs- across sports had become Some high-profile an agreement Tuesday limited to former UNC Today day, and the agenda difficult to justify. players such as quarter- with marketing and athletes, it comes as the COLLEGE GOLF 4 p.m. includes voting on a pro- “Trying to create oppor- back Justin Fields, who licensing agency The NCAA contemplates how GOLF — The Western Intercolle- posal that would grant all tunities for students that transferred from Georgia Brandr Group (TBG), al- to allow current college giate: Final Round, Pasatiempo college athletes the abili- are equitable across the to Ohio State in 2019, lowing for merchandising athletes to profit off their Golf Course, Santa Cruz, Calif. ty to transfer one time as board, it becomes much were granted waivers licensed products such as name, image and likeness COLLEGE LACROSSE undergraduates without more difficult to create by the NCAA, creating school-branded apparel (NIL) to modernize ama- (WOMEN’S) 2:30 p.m. having to then sit out a a case of why a football an expectation that all featuring those athletes’ teurism rules. Numerous BTN — Johns Hopkins at Maryland season of competition. student-athlete should players would be cleared names and jersey num- states have passed NIL COLLEGE SOCCER All indications are the be sitting out when a to play right away. bers after they have left laws – Florida is set to be (MEN’S) proposal will pass. When volleyball student-athlete When that didn’t hap- school. Athletes in the first to go into effect in 5 p.m. it does, athletes in football, doesn’t have to,” Sell said. pen, players, coaches and group would share in July — while Congress BTN — Big Ten Tournament: Michigan at Penn St., Semifinal men’s and women’s basket- Three and a half years fans criticized the NCAA profits from merchandis- is mulling national NIL 7:30 p.m. ball, baseball and men’s ago Sell was put in charge and claimed the waiver ing pursued by TBG. legislation sought by the BTN — Big Ten Tournament: ice hockey will for the first of a working group tasked process was inconsistent Men’s basketball play- NCAA and Power Five Maryland at Indiana, Semifinal time be immediately eligi- with making substantive and unfair. ers to join include cur- conference commission- COLLEGE SOFTBALL ble to play after switching changes. The other big item rent NBA player Danny ers. 6 p.m. ACCN — Liberty at Virginia Tech schools without asking for From that, the transfer on the council agenda Green, Marvin Williams, North Carolina ath- 7 p.m. special permission. portal was created and this week is lifting the Tyler Hansbrough, Sean letics director Bubba SECN — Southern Miss. at For decades, the penal- athletes no longer had prolonged recruiting May and new head men’s Cunningham has also Mississippi St. ty of giving up a year of to ask for permission to dead period in all sports. basketball coach Hu- backed group-licens- GOLF 7 p.m. eligibility helped deter be released from their Because of the pandemic, bert Davis. For women’s ing models for current GOLF — LPGA Tour: The LOTTE athletes from transfer- scholarships if they want- off-campus recruiting by soccer, the list includes college athletes as an Championship, Round 1, Ko ring, at least in those ed to switch schools and coaches and official visits World Cup champions alternative to having Olina Golf Club, Kapolei, Hawaii high-profile sports. In receive financial aid. to campus by prospective and Olympic gold med- players secure individu- MLB BASEBALL all other NCAA sports, Sell’s group considered athletes have been banned alists Mia Hamm and al marketing deals with 1 p.m. MLBN — Washington at St. Louis athletes were allowed to the idea of lifting the for more than a year. Heather O’Reilly. third parties. OR Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee (1:30 p.m.) 4 p.m. MLBN — LA Angels at Kansas City OR NY Yankees at Toronto | SCOREBOARD | (games joined in progress) 7 p.m. AUTO RACING W L Pct GB GP W L OT Pts GF GA Orlando 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 training site. Recalled RHP Kodi BSS — Miami at Atlanta n NASCAR Cup Series — Schedule Atlanta 30 25 .545 — Carolina 41 27 10 4 58 133 102 Louisville 1 0 1 0 2 2 1 Whitley from the alternate training site. MLBN — Philadelphia at NY and Winners Miami 28 25 .528 1 Tampa Bay 42 28 12 2 58 143 108 Gotham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 USA Baseball Mets OR Texas at Tampa Bay Feb. 9 — Busch Clash at DAYTONA Charlotte 27 26 .509 2 Florida 43 27 12 4 58 136 117 Washington 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 USA BASEBALL — Named Jim NBA BASKETBALL (Kyle Busch) Washington 20 33 .377 9 Nashville 44 24 19 1 49 119 123 WEST Koerner director of player develop- 7:15 p.m. Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Orlando 17 37 .315 12½ Chicago 43 20 18 5 45 122 135 GP W D L GF GA Pts ment. ESPN — Brooklyn at Philadelphia Duel 1 at DAYTONA (Aric Almirola) Central Division Dallas 41 15 14 12 42 113 107 Portland 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Atlantic League ESPN2 — Brooklyn at Philadel- Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations W L Pct GB Columbus 44 15 20 9 39 112 145 Houston 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Agreed to phia (Daily Wager Special) Duel 2 at DAYTONA (Austin Dillon) Milwaukee 33 20 .623 — Detroit 44 15 23 6 36 99 140 Chicago 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 terms with OF L.J. Mazzilli. 9:35 p.m. Feb. 14 — DAYTONA 500 (Michael Indiana 25 28 .472 8 West Division OL Reign 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Frontier League ESPN — Dallas at Memphis McDowell) Chicago 22 31 .415 11 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Kansas City 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Signed LHP NHL HOCKEY Feb. 21 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 At Cleveland 19 34 .358 14 Colorado 42 29 9 4 62 150 98 Cody Hacker. 7:30 p.m. DAYTONA (Christopher Bell) Detroit 16 38 .296 17½ Vegas 41 28 11 2 58 132 94 Friday SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — NBCSN — Colorado at St. Louis Feb. 28 — Dixie Vodka 400 (William WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota 40 24 13 3 51 119 109 Chicago Red Stars 0, Houston Dash Signed UT Craig Massey. 10 p.m. Byron) Southwest Division St. Louis 41 19 16 6 44 119 128 0, Chicago Red Stars 0 WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — NBCSN — Vegas at Los Angeles March 7 — Pennzoil 400 presented by W L Pct GB Arizona 43 19 19 5 43 116 134 Portland Thorns FC 2, Kansas City 1 Signed LHP Andrew Mitchel. SOCCER (MEN’S) Jiffy Lube (Kyle Larson) Dallas 29 24 .547 — San Jose 41 18 19 4 40 113 137 Saturday BASKETBALL 6 p.m. March 14 — Instacart 500 (Martin Memphis 27 25 .519 1½ Los Angeles 41 16 19 6 38 112 121 North Carolina Courage 3, National Basketball Association FS1 — CONCACAF Champions Truex Jr) San Antonio 26 26 .500 2½ Anaheim 43 13 23 7 33 97 137 Washington Spirit 2 ORLANDO MAGIC — Signed C Donta League: Club León at Toronto March 21 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip New Orleans 25 29 .463 4½ North Division Racing Louisville FC 2, Orlando Hall to a 10-day contract. FC, Round of 16 2nd Leg 500 (Ryan Blaney) Houston 14 40 .259 15½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pride 2 PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS — 8 p.m. March 29 — Food City Dirt Race (Joey Northwest Division Toronto 43 28 11 4 60 143 112 Wednesday Signed F T.J. Leaf to a two-way FS1 — CONCACAF Champions Logano) W L Pct GB Winnipeg 42 25 14 3 53 136 113 Gotham FC at Orlando Pride, 7 p.m. contract. League: Deportivo Saprissa at April 10 — Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Utah 41 14 .745 — Edmonton 42 25 15 2 52 134 120 FOOTBALL Philadelphia Union, Round of 16 Relief 500 (Martin Truex Jr) Denver 34 20 .630 6½ Montreal 39 18 12 9 45 122 110 TRANSACTIONS National Football League n 2nd Leg April 18 — Toyota Owners 400, Portland 31 22 .585 9 Calgary 42 18 21 3 39 111 126 Tuesday’s Sports Transactions ARIZONA CARDINALS — Agreed to FS2 — CONCACAF Champions Richmond, Va. Oklahoma City 20 34 .370 20½ Vancouver 37 16 18 3 35 100 120 BASEBALL terms with RB James Conner on a League: CD Olimpia at Club April 25 — GEICO 500, Talladega, Ala. Minnesota 14 41 .255 27 Ottawa 43 14 25 4 32 116 161 MLB — Named Brian Stedman exec- one-year contract. América, Round of 16 2nd Leg x-non-points race Pacific Division NOTE: Two points for a win, one utive vice president, strategy and MINNESOTA UNITED — Loaned D 9 p.m. May 2 — Buschy McBusch Race 400, W L Pct GB point for overtime loss. The top four development. Noah Billingsley to Phoenix Rising FC CBSSN — UEFA Champi- Kansas City, Kan. Phoenix 38 15 .717 — teams in each division will qualify for American League (USL Championship). ons League: Real Madrid at May 9 — NASCAR Cup Series Race L.A. Clippers 38 18 .679 1½ playoffs under this season’s temporary BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM — Liverpool, Quarterfinal 2nd Leg at Darlington, Darlington L.A. Lakers 34 21 .618 5 realignment. RHP Travis Lakins from alternate Signed TE Sammis Reyes. (taped) May 16 — Drydene 400, Dover, Del. Golden State 26 28 .481 12½ training site. HOCKEY 11 p.m. May 23 — EchoPark Texas Grand Sacramento 22 32 .407 16½ Late Monday KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Selected National Hockey League CBSSN — UEFA Champions Prix, Austin, Texas Colorado 4, Arizona 2 the contract of RHP Ervin Santana TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Signed F League: Manchester City at May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, N.C. Late Monday Vegas 4, Los Angeles 2 from the alternate training site. Cole Koepke to a two-year, entry-level Memphis 101, Chicago 90 Anaheim 4, San Jose 0 Recalled RHP Tyler Zuber from the contract. Borussia Dortmund, Quarterfinal n 2nd Leg (taped) NASCAR Cup Series — Points New Orleans 117, Sacramento 110 Tuesday alternate training site. Optioned INF/ East Coast Hockey League SOCCER (WOMEN’S) Leaders Washington 125, Utah 121 N.Y. Rangers 3, New Jersey 0 OF Ryan McBroom to the alternate ECHL — Suspended Florida head Through April 11 Phoenix 126, Houston 120 Washington 6, Philadelphia 1 7 p.m. training site. Placed RHP Josh coach Brad Ralph for one game and 1. Denny Hamlin, 379. Golden State 116, Denver 107 Boston 3, Buffalo 2, SO CBSSN — NWSL Challenge Staumont on the IL. fined him an undisclosed amount as 2. Martin Truex Jr, 303. Tuesday Calgary 3, Toronto 2, OT Cup: Sky Blue FC at Orlando, LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Placed C a result of his actions in the April 11 3. Joey Logano, 302. Brooklyn 127, Minnesota 97 Nashville 7, Tampa Bay 2 Group Stage, Group A Max Stassi on the 10-day IL. Recalled game at Jacksonville. 4. Kyle Larson, 280. Atlanta 108, Toronto 103 Florida 3, Dallas 2, OT TENNIS C Anthony Bemboom from the alter- ALLEN AMERICANS — Traded RW 5. Ryan Blaney, 272. L.A. Clippers 126, Indiana 115 Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, ppd nate training site. Conner Bleackley to Indy. Loaned 5 a.m. 6. William Byron, 270. L.A. Lakers 101, Charlotte 93 Wednesday TENNIS — Monte Carlo-ATP SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled INF D Will Lochead to Cleveland (AHL). 7. Chase Elliott, 260. Utah 106, Oklahoma City 96 Arizona at Minnesota, 2 p.m. Donovan Walton from the taxi squad. Traded F Frank Dichiari to Greenville Early Rounds 8. Kevin Harvick, 253. Boston at Portland, late Calgary at Montreal, 7 p.m. 6 a.m. TEXAS RANGERS — Placed 1B/ for future considerations. 9. Brad Keselowski, 244. Miami at Phoenix, late Winnipeg at Ottawa, 7 p.m. OF Ronald Guzman on the 10-day FLORIDA EVERBLADES — TENNIS — Monte Carlo-ATP 10. Christopher Bell, 217. Wednesday Colorado at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Early Rounds IL. Selected the contract of OF Adolis Suspended G Jordan Papirny and 11. Kyle Busch, 212. Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Vegas at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Garcia from the alternate training site. removed from roster. 1 p.m. 12. Austin Dillon, 209. Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. TENNIS — Charleston-WTA National League FORT WAYNE KOMETS — Loaned G 13. Ricky Stenhouse Jr, 202. San Antonio at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Stefanos Lekkas to Rochester (AHL). Early Rounds 14. Chris Buescher, 192. L.A. Clippers at Detroit, 8 p.m. LOCAL GOLF n Optioned RHP Matt Peacock to the INDY FUEL — Loaned F Brent Gates 15. Kurt Busch, 190. Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Chickasaw Point Couples Golf alternate training site. to Rochester (AHL). | BRIEFLY | 16. Michael McDowell, 189. New York at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Weekly event results CHICAGO CUBS — Recalled INF UTAH GRIZZLIES — Acquired G 17. Alex Bowman, 185. Orlando at Chicago, 8 p.m. April 13 Ildemaro Vargas from the alternate Peyton Jones from Colorado (NHL). 18. Ryan Newman, 167. Golden State at Oklahoma City, 9 p.m. 1st — Ron and Donna Hough training site. Placed INF Matt Duffy on Sent F Josh Dickinson to Colorado UNC’s 5-year deal 2nd — Ron and Jill Bargiel 19. Bubba Wallace, 157. Indiana at Houston, 9 p.m. the COVID-19 IL. (NHL). Dallas at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. 3rd (tie) — Ford Pearse and Bev with Davis averages 20. Ryan Preece, 155. NEW YORK METS — Recalled LHP SOCCER Miami at Denver, 10 p.m. Dexheimer 21. Tyler Reddick, 144. Stephen Tarpley from the alternate Major League Soccer $2 million annually 22. Matt DiBenedetto, 142. Washington at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 3rd (tie) — Jim Friesen and Sue training site. ATLANTA UNITED — Re-signed G 23. Daniel Suarez, 139. Chamberlain PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Recalled Rocco Rios Novo to a short-term CHAPEL HILL, N.C. 24. Cole Custer, 137. HOCKEY 3rd (tie) — Bob and Cheryl Lieberwirth RHP Spencer Howard from the alter- agreement. 25. Ross Chastain, 130. n NHL Glance 6th — Pat and Bonnie Craft (AP) — North Caroli- nate training site. FC CINCINNATI — Signed D Edgar 26. Erik Jones, 129. East Division 7th (tie) — Gary Heck and Donna na’s five-year deal with ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned Castillo to a one-year contract with an 27. Chase Briscoe, 114. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Kosciusko new men’s basketball RHP Johan Oviedo to the alternate additional option year. 28. Aric Almirola, 105. Washington 43 28 11 4 60 152 127 7th (tie) — Jim and Sherry Moats coach Hubert Davis 29. Anthony Alfredo, 69. N.Y. 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EAST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away BY CHARLES ODUM ASSOCIATED PRESS Boston 7 3 .700 _ _ 7-3 W-7 3-3 4-0 gets racist Baltimore 5 6 .455 2½ 1 4-6 W-1 1-4 4-2 New York 5 6 .455 2½ 1 5-5 L-1 3-3 2-3 ATLANTA — Adam Tampa Bay 5 6 .455 2½ 1 4-6 L-1 3-2 2-4 Duvall drove in seven Toronto 5 6 .455 2½ 1 4-6 W-1 2-3 3-3 runs against his former tweets CENTRAL W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away Atlanta teammates with Cleveland 6 4 .600 _ _ 6-4 W-1 4-1 2-3 four hits, including two home runs, and the after error Kansas City 5 4 .556 ½ _ 5-4 W-1 3-2 2-2 Minnesota 5 5 .500 1 ½ 5-5 L-3 1-3 4-2 Miami Marlins beat Max Chicago 5 6 .455 1½ 1 5-5 L-1 2-2 3-4 Fried and the Braves BY TOM WITHERS Detroit 5 6 .455 1½ 1 4-6 W-2 3-3 2-3 14-8 on Tuesday night. ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away Duvall’s two-run double Los Angeles 7 4 .636 _ _ 6-4 L-1 4-2 3-2 during a four-run fourth CLEVELAND — Cleve- Houston 6 5 .545 1 _ 5-5 L-4 1-4 5-1 inning gave Miami the land Indians manager Seattle 6 5 .545 1 _ 5-5 L-1 3-3 3-2 lead. He hit his first Terry Francona called Oakland 5 7 .417 2½ 1½ 5-5 W-4 1-6 4-1 homer of the game in the racist social media mes- Texas 4 7 .364 3 2 4-6 W-1 2-4 2-3 third inning and added a sages sent to first base- Late Monday Oakland 7, Arizona 5 three-run shot in the sev- man Yu Chang “stupid Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland 3 Baltimore 7, Seattle 6, 7 innings, 2nd game enth. He has three hom- and ignorant” and said L.A. Angels 10, Kansas City 3 Texas 8, Tampa Bay 3 ers in the first two games they have no place in Oakland 9, Arizona 5 Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 3 of the series, giving him baseball or “anywhere.” Tuesday’s Games Kansas City 3, L.A. Angels 2 Boston 4, Minnesota 2 Cleveland 2, Chicago White Sox 0, 10 inn. four for the season. On Tuesday, Chang Seattle 4, Baltimore 3, 8 innings, 1st game Detroit 8, Houston 2 Duvall tied a Marlins shared some anti-Asian record by becoming the postings he Wednesday’s Games sixth player to drive in received on N.Y. Yankees (Kluber 0-1) at Toronto (Stripling 0-1), 1:07 p.m. seven. Twitter after Boston (Eovaldi 1-1) at Minnesota (Maeda 1-0), 2:10 p.m., 1st game The Marlins signed Du- ASSOCIATED PRESS he made a L.A. Angels (Canning 0-0) at Kansas City (Keller 0-1), 2:10 p.m. vall to a $5 million, one- Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall watches his costly error Boston (Rodríguez 1-0) at Minnesota (Berríos 2-0), 5:40 p.m., 2nd game Seattle (Dunn 0-0) at Baltimore (Harvey 0-1), 7:05 p.m. year deal after he hit five three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves on in the ninth Detroit (Fulmer 0-0) at Houston (McCullers Jr. 1-0), 7:10 p.m. homers in nine games for Tuesday in Atlanta. inning of Texas (Arihara 0-1) at Tampa Bay (TBD), 7:10 p.m. Atlanta against Miami Monday Cleveland (Plesac 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Rodón 1-0), 8:10 p.m. last season. Now he’s double to the leftcfield was followed by Ozuna’s Chang night’s game proving he can produce wall drove in two. first homer to center in Chicago. National League on the other side of the Anderson, who drove in field. Albies’ homer The throwing error NL East rivalry. three on three hits, capped into the right-field seats allowed the White Sox to EAST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away Brian Anderson also the big inning with a two- pushed the lead to 3-0. score the winning run. New York 4 3 .571 _ _ 4-3 W-2 3-1 1-2 homered for Miami, run single to center field. López allowed six runs Chang, who is Taiwan- Philadelphia 6 5 .545 _ ½ 5-5 L-2 5-1 1-4 which has won three Braves manager Brian on nine hits, including ese, posted some of the Miami 4 6 .400 1½ 2 4-5 W-2 1-5 3-1 consecutive games. Snitker juggled his line- the two homers, in four tweets on his account Atlanta 4 7 .364 2 2½ 4-6 L-3 2-3 2-4 Washington 2 6 .250 2½ 3 2-6 L-1 1-2 1-4 Fried (0-1) gave up up. Albies moved down innings. John Curtiss (1- while asking for toler- eight runs, seven three spots to hit fifth. 0) threw 1 2/3 scoreless ance. One of the messages CENTRAL W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away earned, and nine hits in Freddie Freeman hit sec- innings as the first of referred to the shape of Cincinnati 7 3 .700 _ _ 7-3 W-1 5-1 2-2 four innings. ond, where he spent most five Miami relievers. his eyes and another re- Milwaukee 6 5 .545 1½ ½ 5-5 L-1 2-3 4-2 Marcell Ozuna hit a of the 2020 season, instead The Braves loaded ferred to the coronavirus. St. Louis 6 5 .545 1½ ½ 5-5 W-1 2-3 4-2 two-run homer off Pablo of third. Also, Ehire Adri- the bases against right- “Exercise your free- Chicago 5 6 .455 2½ 1½ 5-5 W-1 3-3 2-3 Pittsburgh 4 7 .364 3½ 2½ 3-7 W-1 3-2 1-5 López, and Ozzie Albies anza started at third base hander Paul Campbell dom of speech in a added another homer to for Austin Riley. with one out in the ninth. right way, I accept all WEST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away give Atlanta a 3-0 lead in The Braves began the Campbell struck out comments, positive or Los Angeles 8 2 .800 _ _ 8-2 W-3 3-0 5-2 the first inning. day hitting only .206 and Dansby Swanson before negative but DEFINITE- San Diego 8 4 .667 1 _ 6-4 L-1 4-3 4-1 The Marlins tied it in were 1 for 11 with runners Duvall missed pinch-hit- LY NOT RACIST ONES,” San Francisco 6 4 .600 2 _ 6-4 L-1 3-1 3-3 the second and took the in scoring position in ter Alex Jackson’s fly ball Chang wrote. “Thank Arizona 4 8 .333 5 3 4-6 L-2 2-3 2-5 Colorado 3 7 .300 5 3 3-7 L-3 3-4 0-3 lead with a four-run rally Monday night’s 5-3 loss to to shallow left field for an you all and love you all.” in the fourth that broke the Marlins in 10 innings. error as two runs scored. He included the Late Monday 2nd game a 4-4 tie. With two outs, The new lineup clicked Richard Bleier, Mi- hashtag StopAsianHate. Cincinnati 3, San Francisco 0 Pittsburgh 8, San Diego 4 Fried hit Starling Marte in the first inning off ami’s seventh pitcher, Chang’s included a Oakland 9, Arizona 5 Chicago Cubs 3, Milwaukee 2 Tuesday’s Games St. Louis 14, Washington 3 and Garrett Cooper with López. Freeman’s first ended the game on Ender screenshot of three of the Oakland 7, Arizona 5 Miami 14, Atlanta 8 pitches to help load the double of the season, to Inciarte’s grounder to messages. Two of the ac- N.Y. Mets 4, Philadelphia 3, 8 innings, 1st Cincinnati at San Francisco, late bases before Duvall’s the wall in left-center, second base. counts have been deleted. game Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, late N.Y. Mets 4, Philadelphia 0, 7 innings,

Wednesday’s Games Washington (Ross 0-0) at St. Louis (Wainwright 0-1), 1:15 p.m. NFL players call for virtual offseason, no in-person work Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 2-0) at Milwaukee (Burnes 0-1), 1:40 p.m. Cincinnati (Mahle 1-0) at San Francisco (Cueto 1-0), 3:45 p.m. San Diego (Musgrove 2-0) at Pittsburgh (Anderson 0-2), 6:35 p.m. BY ARNIE STAPLETON abundance of caution COVID-19 safety protocols ing with players. Philadelphia (Wheeler 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Peterson 0-1), 7:10 p.m. ASSOCIATED PRESS given the current envi- will start to be relaxed as Goodell added, “we antic- Miami (Neidert 0-0) at Atlanta (Morton 1-1), 7:20 p.m. ronment.” players and other team ipate relaxing various as- Colorado (Gray 1-0) at L.A. Dodgers (May 1-0), 10:10 p.m. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Members of the Bron- members get vaccinated. pects of the Protocols (such NFL players were locked cos — who have had 22 “The prospect of relax- as close contact quaran- Marlins 14, Braves 8 Blue Jays 7, Yankees 3 out of team headquarters players in their building ing Covid protocols in the tine, restrictions regarding Miami 031 403 300 — 14 17 1 New York 000 000 120 — 3 8 1 last offseason because of this offseason — and the NFL should help encour- locker room, meetings and Atlanta 301 200 002 — 8 11 0 Toronto 021 210 01x — 7 10 1 the coronavirus pandem- Seahawks — who had no age players and staff to cafeteria use and the test- P.López, Curtiss (5), Detwiler (6), Bass (7), Taillon, Luetge (4), Cessa (6), Abreu (8) Pop (8), Campbell (9), Bleier (9) and Alfaro; and Sánchez; Ryu, Phelps (7), Romano (8), ic. COVID-19 cases last sea- be vaccinated,” Goodell ing cadence) for vaccinated Fried, Tomlin (5), Dayton (6), J.Webb (9) Merryweather (8), Mayza (9) and Jansen. W This year, their union son — became the first to wrote. individuals.” and d’Arnaud. W — Curtiss 1-0. L — Fried — Ryu 1-1. L — Taillon 0-1. HRs — Toronto, wants them to boycott declare their intention to “Our primary focus Last year, teams were 0-1. HRs — Miami, Bri.Anderson (1), Duvall Semien (4), Tellez (1). any in-person OTAs. stay away from the in-per- at all times will remain forced to do everything (4). Atlanta, Ozuna (2), Albies (3). Members of the Bron- son gatherings this spring. the health and safety of online until training Rangers 8, Rays 3 cos, Seahawks and Super NFL spokesman Brian everyone associated with camps opened in August. Red Sox 4, Twins 2 Texas 100 401 020 — 8 13 1 Bowl champion Buc- McCarthy countered that the NFL,” Goodell said in NFL Players Associa- Boston 000 020 011 — 4 7 2 Tampa Bay 200 000 010 — 3 7 0 caneers said Tuesday “NFL team facilities are the memo, adding that “In tion president J.C. Tret- Minnesota 200 000 000 — 2 5 0 Gibson, Martin (8), Allard (9) and Trevino; they’ll do just that. the safest places in our light of expanded vaccine ter has been advocating Pérez, Sawamura (6), Ottavino (7), Yarbrough, T.Richards (7) and Zunino. W Hernandez (8), Barnes (9) and Vázquez; — Gibson 2-0. L — Yarbrough 0-2. HRs — “We find ourselves still communities thanks to our eligibility, it is appropriate for a repeat of last year’s Happ, Stashak (5), Dobnak (6), Alcala (9) Texas, Culberson (1). in the midst of a pandem- comprehensive protocols now to take further steps to offseason, arguing that and Garver. W — Ottavino 1-0. L — Dobnak ic with no comprehensive that were developed in con- educate about and promote the adjustments caused 0-2. Sv — Barnes (1). HRs — Boston, M’s 4, O’s 3 (Game 1, 8 inn.) plan to keep players junction with the NFLPA vaccine availability and ac- by the coronavirus in Renfroe (1), Devers (3). as safe as possible, yet and public health officials.” ceptance within the NFL.” 2020 showed the arduous Seattle 120 000 01 — 4 7 0 teams are pressuring McCarthy said the Mets 4, Phillies 3 (Game 1) Baltimore 000 020 10 — 3 5 0 He said all clubs should offseason programs were Sheffield, Montero (7), Graveman (8) and players to attend vol- league and players union use their stadium or unnecessary. Philadelphia 010 001 01 — 3 6 0 Murphy; Means, Lakins Sr. (6), Fry (7), untary workouts,” that are continuing talks training facility as “a The Cleveland Browns’ New York 200 000 02 — 4 6 0 Scott (8) and Severino. W — Montero 1-0. begin next week, tweeted about holding safe offsea- vaccination site for club center said during Super Anderson, Romero (5), Alvarado (6), L — Scott 0-1. Sv — Graveman (1). HRs — Brogdon (7), Neris (8) and Knapp; Walker, Seattle, France (2), Murphy (1). Baltimore, DeMaurice Smith, exec- son programs. staff, players and eligible Bowl week that players Castro (5), E.Díaz (7), May (8) and McCann. Urías (1). utive director of the NFL Except for one mini- family members” either across the league “felt W — May 1-1. L — Neris 0-1. HRs — New Players Association. camp, the offseason through a vaccination both physically better York, D.Smith (4). O’s 7, M’s 6 (Game 2) “The union has ad- programs are voluntary, day or by making shots and mentally sharper at vised players that given although most players available “on a conve- the end of the season.” Mets 4, Phillies 0 (Game 2) Seattle 004 000 2 — 6 8 3 Baltimore 004 200 1 — 7 8 0 the continued risk of participate in them nient and regular basis.” “The amount of hours at Philadelphia 000 000 0 — 0 6 0 Margevicius, Vest (4), Swanson (5), Sadler exposure and the goal of and many players have Goodell added that the facility were down, the New York 000 301 x — 4 9 0 (7) and Torrens; Kremer, LeBlanc (4), Plutko a full 2021 NFL season, contractual incentives to employees other than amount of reps were down. Nola, Sp.Howard (6) and Realmuto; (5), C.Valdez (7) and Sisco. W — C.Valdez that they should not do so. players need to get vac- And we’ve had this false Stroman, Familia (7) and Nido. W — 2-0. L — Sadler 0-1. HRs — Seattle, Stroman 2-0. L — Nola 0-1. Marmolejos (2), Haggerty (0). attend these voluntary In a memo sent to all 32 cinations “unless they reality that a ton of reps workouts,” Smith add- teams Tuesday which was have a bona fide medical are necessary (even) as we Royals 3, Angels 2 Athletics 7, Diamondbacks 5 ed. “It is every player’s obtained by The Associ- or religious ground for watch our bodies break decision, but our advice ated Press, commission- not doing so” lest they be down by the end of the year Los Angeles 000 010 010 — 2 12 1 Oakland 000 100 411 — 7 11 0 Kansas City 101 010 00x — 3 5 0 Arizona 032 000 000 — 5 8 1 is to continue to use an er Roger Goodell said prohibited from interact- every year,” Tretter said. Bundy, Claudio (8) and Suzuki; Duffy, Brentz Luzardo, Weems (3), Guerra (4), Kolarek (7), W.Davis (8), Holland (8) and S.Perez. W (7), Petit (7), Romo (8), Trivino (9) and — Duffy 2-0. L — Bundy 0-1. Sv — Holland Garcia; Gallen, Clarke (5), Ginkel (7), (1). HRs — Los Angeles, Ohtani (4). Swarzak (8), Y.López (9) and C.Kelly. W — Petit 3-0. L — Swarzak 0-1. Sv — Trivino Pirates 8, Padres 4 (1). HRs — Oakland, Piscotty (2), Lowrie BOBCATS: Will play host to Daniel on Friday (2), Brown (2). Arizona, C.Kelly (1). San Diego 210 100 000 — 4 6 2 Pittsburgh 321 010 01x — 8 12 1 Cubs 3, Brewers 2 FROM PAGE C1 The offensive explosion you saw in innings one “I think this year, Snell, Stammen (1), Crismatt (2), Ta.Williams (7), Pagán (8) and Campusano; Chicago 000 100 020 — 3 6 1 from the Bobcats included through four,” she said. we have a really good Kuhl, Holmes (4), Sa.Howard (6), Bednar Milwaukee 020 000 000 — 2 3 0 them,” Garrett said. “We three more home runs, “This year when you get chance of going to Upper (6), Stratton (7), Crick (8), R.Rodríguez Mills, Tepera (5), Brothers (6), Strop (7), just didn’t come out of with Crenshaw blasting to see them right after State or State,” Cren- (9) and Stallings. W — Stratton 1-0. L — Chafin (8), Kimbrel (8) and Contreras; that building like we her second in the fifth in- you play them the first shaw added. “We need to Crismatt 0-1. HRs — San Diego, Grisham Woodruff, Boxberger (7), Suter (8), Perdomo (3). (9) and Piña. W — Strop 1-0. L — Suter should have, and they ning, and Emily Williams time, I think that’s all have a strong mindset 0-1. Sv — Kimbrel (3). HRs — Chicago, had the energy. I think it and Ashlyn Brown getting the motivation you need. and go into every game Cardinals 14, Nationals 3 Contreras (2). Milwaukee, L.Urías (1). took the wind out of our in on the fun in the sixth You know what their best 100 percent.” pitcher’s sails and slowed and seventh, respectively. nine is, and they know Washington 001 000 002 — 3 6 2 Indians 2, White Sox 0 (10 inn.) us down. We can’t blame “I was just really what your best nine Seneca 16, Daniel 5 St. Louis 104 090 00x — 14 15 1 it on the delay. We have to pumped up, and all of my is, but I don’t think we SHS 020 435 2 — 16 14 6 Strasburg, Avilán (5), Suero (6), Voth (7), Cleveland 000 000 000 2 — 2 5 0 DWD 203 000 0 — 5 7 1 H.Pérez (8) and Avila; Flaherty, G.Cabrera Chicago 000 000 000 0 — 0 3 1 come out and play hard teammates had me really brought that tonight.” (6), Whitley (7), Ponce de Leon (9) and Bieber, Karinchak (10) and R.Pérez; Giolito, regardless of the circum- pumped up,” Crenshaw Pate knows just how Pitching Knizner. W — Flaherty 2-0. L — Strasburg Marshall (8), Hendriks (9), Crochet (10), stances, and we just didn’t said. “Whenever I went important another region WP — Williams, 7 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 0-1. HRs — St. Louis, Goldschmidt (1), Foster (10) and Grandal. W — Bieber 1-1. come out like they did.” up to the plate tonight, I win is, especially with K, 3 BB Arenado (1), Carpenter (1). L — Crochet 0-2. Sv — Karinchak (1). LP — Batson, 5 IP, 7 H, 9 R, 5 K, “During the rain delay, was positive. I thought in the goals that Seneca 4 BB This Date in Baseball they were singing and my head, ‘get a base hit,’ will look to reach in the Hitting having a really good but the result turned out postseason. SHS — Crenshaw 2-4, 2 HR, 3 April 14 time, and that kind of better than I expected.” “Every one of them is RBI, 3 R, BB; Williams 3-5, HR, 2 1910 — William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first ball at 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Brown 2-4, HR, 2 a baseball opener in Washington. carried over when we got With the teams set for huge right now, so we take RBI, 2 R; Martin 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 1969 — The first major league game outside the United States was played in Montreal’s out here,” Pate added of a rematch in Seneca on it one game at a time,” he R, BB Jarry Park with the Expos defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7. his team. “At some point Friday, Garrett said the said. “We get to a point DWD — Duzan 2-3, 2B, 2RBI, R, 1999 — John Franco struck out the side in the ninth inning of the New York Met’s 4-1 win it comes down to leader- Lions will use the loss as somewhere in the next BB; Whitfield 1-3, R, 2 SB; Woodall over the Florida Marlins, becoming only the second pitcher to reach 400 career saves. ship and what your lead- motivation. two weeks, something’s 1-4, 2 RBI 1999 — Jose Canseco became the 28th player in major league history to reach the 400 home run plateau. He hit a 386-foot shot in the third inning of Tampa Bay’s 7-6 loss to ers do to bring the team “On Friday, I think going to be decided, so ev- [email protected] | (864) 882-2386 Toronto. back into the game.” you’ll see that team that ery single game is huge.” Follow on Twitter @crouchwrites C4 THE JOURNAL | SPORTS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 Clemson falls against Cougars | HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | THE JOURNAL STAFF Warriors win at top-ranked BHP CLEMSON — The THE JOURNAL STAFF Daniel 1 a 39 to lead the Razor- College of Charleston Southside Christian 1 backs and earn medalist baseball team broke open HONEA PATH — The honors. The home team’s a close game with four West-Oak High School (girls’ soccer) scorecard was rounded runs in the fifth inning baseball team knocked CENTRAL — The out by Bennett Bost (44), on its way to a 13-6 victory off Belton-Honea Path, Daniel girls’ soccer team Jack Williams (53) and over Clemson at Doug the top-ranked team in suffered its first loss of Tyler Lusk (55). Kingsmore Stadium on Class 3A, on the road the season Tuesday night, Tuesday night. Tuesday night by a final falling at home in pen- Walhalla 191, Westside 192 After the Cougars (13-14) score of 3-1. alty kicks to Southside Westside (192) — Earley 42, Cothran 45, Payton 51, Barnette 54 scored a run in the third The Warriors (8-6, 3-2 Christian after the teams Walhalla (191) — Crowe 39, Bost inning, Tanner Steffy led Western 3A) saw Kurt were tied at 1-1 through 44, Williams 53, Lusk 55 off the top of the fourth Rogers pitch a com- regulation and overtime. inning with a home run to COURTESY OF THE ACC plete-game five-hitter The Lions’ lone goal Wren 172 double their lead. Clemson College of Charleston’s Ari Sechopoulos (11) and Tanner to earn the win, as he came from Kassie Na- Daniel 176 (15-14) saw James Park- Steffy celebrate one of Steffy’s two home runs against struck out 12 batters tions, who scored on an er lead off the bottom of Clemson on Tuesday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. against just one walk. assist from AnnaBanks EASLEY — The Daniel the fourth inning with He also drove in a run in Selvy. boys’ golf team dropped a his seventh homer of the and Max Wagner did the p.m. on the ACC Network. the win, as did Andrew Daniel (9-1, 7-0 Western 172-176 decision to Wren year, then Luke Stageberg same in the eighth inning. Adams and Braiden 3A) will look to clinch the on Tuesday at Southern led off the fifth inning The Cougars then added College of Charleston 13, Moore, who hit a solo Western 3A region crown Oaks Golf Course. with a home run. After a six insurance runs in the Clemson 6 home run. Thursday night when it Daniel’s Max Vischer CC 001 140 106 — 13 12 1 43-minute lightning delay, top of the ninth inning CU 000 100 113 — 6 13 0 Following the Warriors’ hosts West-Oak. and Wren’s Landon the Cougars scored three before Jonathan French win Tuesday, the teams Sutton shared medalist more runs in the fifth hit a pinch-hit, three-run Pitching are set to meet again in a Walhalla 191 honors after shooting inning to take a 6-1 lead. homer in the bottom of the WP — Carr (2-3), 2.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 rematch Friday evening matching rounds of 38. ER, 1 BB, 3 K Westside 192 In the top of the sev- ninth inning. LP — Olenchuk (1-4), 4 IP, 5 H, 4 R, in Westminster. Vischer claimed sole enth inning, Steffy belted Having lost four of 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (boys’ golf) medalist honors with a a solo homer. Parker their last five games, the Hitting West-Oak 3, WALHALLA — The 36 on Monday, when the grounded a two-out single Tigers will travel to No. CC — Steffy, 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI; Belton-Honea Path 1 Walhalla boys’ golf team Lions topped West-Oak Stageberg, 3-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI WO 111 000 0 — 3 7 0 to score a run in the bot- 25 Miami for a three-game CU — Hawkins, 3-3, 2B; Parker, 2-3, earned a one-shot victory by a score of 172-174 at BHP 000 100 0 — 1 5 0 tom of the seventh inning, series starting Friday at 7 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB over Westside on Tues- Boscboel Golf Club. Pitching day, topping the Rams WP — Rogers, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 191-192 at Falcon’s Lair COACHES: High school results ER, 1 BB, 12 K Golf Course. may be reported to The Journal Hitting Finishing three strokes by calling the Sports desk direct- | CLEMSON BRIEFS | WO — Eaton, 1-3, 2B, 2 R, 1 SB; Rogers, 1-3, RBI; Moore, 1-2, HR, ahead of the rest of the ly at (864) 882-2386 or via e-mail Tigers’ Bornkamp honored by ACC RBI, R, BB; Adams, 1-3, RBI field, Davis Crowe shot at [email protected]. Leonard, Pacers Hall McGinnis said in March. canc as a player at Indi- THE JOURNAL STAFF As a senior last season, stars for the track and of Fame coach, dies Leonard went 573-534 ana was selected as one Saine (6-4) earned first- field program, is working in 14 seasons as a coach, of the 50 greatest players GREENSBORO, N.C. team All-Ohio Valley toward her masters of INDIANAPOLIS (AP) winning 529 in 12 sea- in school history and — After accounting for Conference honors and science in athletic lead- — Bobby “Slick” Leonard sons with the Pacers. was part of the Hoosiers’ both goals in the Clemson was named the league’s ership after graduating was selected as the ABA’s A two-time All-Ameri- all-century team. women’s soc- Defensive Player of the from Clemson with a greatest coach. Hall of cer team’s 2-1 Year after blocking 103 health science degree last Fame player George win at South shots. She averaged 10.3 year. She proved to be the McGinnis considered Carolina over points and 8.5 rebounds women’s most consistent him a genius. the weekend, per game last season with athlete during last season, On Tuesday, the Indi- Town & freshman eight double-doubles. earning a top-25 finish in ana Pacers announced midfield- all three of her races and that the man who led er Megan Tigers’ Barton, Ward serving as the first Tiger them to three ABA Country ENTERPRISES, LLC Bornkamp Bornkamp earns academic honors across the line in the championships during was named team’s last two meets. a Hall of Fame coaching the ACC Offensive Player GREENSBORO — The Ward, a senior from career and was selected • Total Tree Removal & Trimming of the Week by the league ACC announced Tuesday Greenville, is pursuing a 1963 NBA All-Star had • Storm Damage & Blowovers Removed office on Tuesday. that Clemson’s Laurie a degree in landscape died. No details about Bornkamp’s two goals Barton and John Ward architecture. During the the 88-year-old Leon- • Stump Excavation & Grinding against the No. 11 Game- were named to their re- Tigers’ 2020 cross-country ard were provided but cocks came in the 72nd spective All-ACC Academ- campaign, Ward was the he had been in failing See Our Work On and 82nd minutes of the ic cross-country teams. first Tiger across the line health in recent years. 864-280-5189 match. She now leads Barton, a former Daniel in each of the team’s three “He was the greatest,” the team in goals (eight) High School star who also races. and game-winning goals (four) while sharing the team lead for points (17) with Caroline Conti. The eight goals are the most Exceeding Expectations with by an ACC freshman this AutoZone season. Prompt, Accurate, Courteous Service The No. 6 Tigers, who finished the spring por- tion of the season unde- feated and on a six-game “Walk-In” winning streak, await their postseason fate with the NCAA Selection Show on Monday. 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Expert says cop was a foothold again that could justified in pinning be used to launch attacks down George Floyd against the U.S. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Biden raises concerns — Former Officer Derek with Putin about Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to Ukraine confrontation the ground because he kept BRUSSELS (AP) — Pres- struggling, a use-of-force ident Joe Biden urged expert testified for the Russian President Vlad- defense Tuesday, contra- imir Putin on Tuesday dicting a parade of author- to “de-escalate tensions” ities from both inside and following a Russian mili- outside the Minneapolis tary buildup on Ukraine’s Police Department. border in their second Taking the stand at tense call of Biden’s young Chauvin’s murder trial, presidency. Barry Brodd, a former Biden also told Putin Santa Rosa, California, the U.S. would “act firmly officer, stoutly defended in defense of its nation- Chauvin’s actions, even as al interests” regarding a prosecutor pounded away Russian cyber intrusions at the witness during a and election interference, podium-banging cross-ex- according to the White amination. House. Biden proposed a “It’s easy to sit and judge summit in a third country ... an officer’s conduct,” “in the coming months” PHOTOS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS Brodd said at one point. to discuss the full range Protesters confront police Monday over the shooting death of Daunte Wright at a rally at the Brooklyn Center “It’s more of a challenge of U.S.-Russia issues, the Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minn. to, again, put yourself in White House said. the officer’s shoes to try The Biden-Putin rela- to make an evaluation tionship has been rocky in through what they’re feel- the early going of the new ing, what they’re sensing, U.S. administration. Biden the fear they have, and is weighing action against Cop, police chief resign 2 days then make a determina- Russia for the SolarWinds tion.” hacking campaign, Rus- He said he doesn’t believe sian interference in the Chauvin and the other 2020 presidential elec- officers used deadly force tion, reports of Russian after black motorist’s death when they held Floyd down bounties on U.S. soldiers on his stomach, his hands in Afghanistan and the BY MOHAMED IBRAHIM concrete barriers and a tall metal cuffed behind his back poisoning and jailing of AND MIKE HOUSEHOLDER fence, and where police in riot and Chauvin’s knee on his Russian opposition leader ASSOCIATED PRESS gear and National Guard soldiers neck or neck area for what Alexei Navalny. stood watch. “Murderapolis” was prosecutors say was 9 1/2 There is growing con- BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — scrawled with black spray paint minutes. cern in the West about a A white police officer who fatally on a concrete barrier. The group Brodd likened it instead surge of cease-fire viola- shot a black man during a traffic also marched to the Minneapolis to a situation in which tions in eastern Ukraine, stop in a Minneapolis suburb office of the FBI, a couple blocks officers use a Taser on where Russia-backed resigned Tuesday, as did the city’s a w a y. someone fighting with offi- separatists and Ukrainian police chief — moves that the “Daunte Wright! Say his name!” cers, and the suspect falls, forces have been locked mayor said he hoped would help the crowd chanted. “No justice, no hits his and dies: “That in a conflict since Mos- heal the community and lead to peace! Prosecute the police!” isn’t an incident of deadly cow’s 2014 annexation of reconciliation after two nights of Gannon has said he believed force. That’s an incident of Ukraine’s Crimean Pen- protests and unrest. Potter mistakenly grabbed her an accidental death.” insula. Biden’s call with The resignations from Officer gun when she was going for her Putin came as the top U.S. Kim Potter and Police Chief Tim Taser. She can be heard on her US to withdraw diplomat and the leader of Gannon came two days after body camera video shouting “Tas- all troops from NATO condemned the re- the death of 20-year-old Daunte er! Taser!” However, protesters cent massing of thousands Wright in Brooklyn Center. Potter, and Wright’s family members say Afghanistan by Sept. 11 of Russian troops. a 26-year veteran, had been on ad- there’s no excuse for the shooting WASHINGTON (AP) — ministrative leave following Sun- and it shows how the justice sys- President Joe Biden will Iran says it will enrich day’s shooting, which happened as tem is tilted against blacks, noting withdraw all U.S. troops uranium to 60%, the Minneapolis area was already Wright was stopped for an expired from Afghanistan by Sept. on edge over the trial of an officer car registration and ended up 11, the 20th anniversary highest level ever charged in George Floyd’s death. dead. of the terrorist attacks on DUBAI, United Arab Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike El- Activists who attended the may- America that were coordi- Emirates (AP) — Iran will liott said at a news conference that Daunte Wright and his son, Daunte or’s news conference called for nated from that country, begin enriching uranium the city had been moving toward Jr., celebrate Daunte Jr.’s first birth- sweeping changes to the Brook- several U.S. officials said up to 60 percent purity af- firing Potter when she resigned. day. lyn Center Police Department Tuesday. ter an attack on its Natanz Elliott said he hoped her resig- and sharply criticized the acting The decision defies a nuclear facility, a negotia- nation would “bring some calm tors will charge Potter could come police chief, Tony Gruenig, for not May 1 deadline for full tor said Tuesday, pushing to the community,” but that he as soon as Wednesday. Meanwhile, yet having a plan. withdrawal under a peace its program to higher would keep working toward “full the cities of Brooklyn Center, Elliott said the department has agreement the Trump levels than ever before accountability under the law.” Minneapolis and St. Paul imposed about 49 police officers, none of administration reached though still remaining “We have to make sure that 10 p.m. curfews. whom live in Brooklyn Center. He with the Taliban last year, short of weapons-grade. justice is served, justice is done. More than 1,000 protesters gath- said he didn’t have information on but leaves no room for The announcement Daunte Wright deserves that. His ered again Tuesday at Brooklyn racial diversity at hand but that additional extensions. A marks a significant escala- family deserves that,” Elliott said. Center’s heavily guarded police “we have very few people of color senior administration offi- tion after the sabotage that A decision on whether prosecu- headquarters, now ringed by in our department.” cial called the September damaged centrifuges, sus- date an absolute deadline pected of having been car- that won’t be affected by ried out by Israel — and security conditions in the could inspire a further re- country. sponse from Israel amid a While Biden’s deci- long-running shadow war sion keeps U.S. troops in between the nations. Israe- Afghanistan four months li Prime Minister Benja- Biden says ‘pause’ on J&J shots longer than initially min Netanyahu has vowed planned, it sets a firm end never to allow Tehran to to two decades of war that obtain a nuclear weapon killed more than 2,200 U.S. and his country has twice shows wisdom of his approach troops, wounded 20,000, preemptively bombed Mid- and cost as much as $1 tril- east nations to stop their BY ZEKE MILLER of his presidency, Biden lion. The conflict largely atomic programs. ASSOCIATED PRESS has put top priority on a crippled al-Qaida and led Already earlier in the robust response to the vi- to the death of Osama bin day, Iran’s foreign minis- WASHINGTON — rus that has killed 559,000 Laden, the architect of ter had warned that the President Joe Biden’s Americans, with a vaccine the Sept. 11 attacks. But weekend assault at Natanz COVID-19 vaccination campaign in which nearly an American withdrawal could hurt ongoing nego- campaign hit a snag 50 percent of adults have also risks many of the tiations over its tattered Tuesday when federal reg- received at least one shot. gains made in democra- atomic deal with world ulators recommended a His actions have re- cy, women’s rights and powers. Those talks are “pause” in administering ceived generally strong governance, while ensur- aimed at finding a way for Johnson & Johnson shots. reviews, and hesitancy ing that the Taliban, who the United States to re-en- But the White House toward taking the vaccine provided al-Qaida’s safe ter the agreement, the goal portrayed the action as has gradually declined haven, remain strong and of which is to limit Iran’s important validation of as inoculations have in control of large swaths uranium enrichment in his measured approach increased. With three of the country. exchange for relief on throughout the rollout. ASSOCIATED PRESS vaccines in use in the U.S. Biden has been hinting sanctions. Biden declared that Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of and plenty of supply in for weeks that he was going Nuclear negotiator Ab- even with a temporary Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks alongside White the pipeline, Biden actu- to let the May deadline bas Araghchi, in Vienna to loss of J&J ‘s one-shot House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients Tues- ally has received some lapse, and as the days went begin informal talks Tues- vaccine, there is a huge day during a press briefing at the White House. criticism for not sharing by it became clear that an day night, made a point to supply of Pfizer and Mod- more vaccines with other orderly withdrawal of the make his announcement erna vaccines, enough hesitant to get the shots the Food and Drug Ad- nations. The president roughly 2,500 remaining in English. that “is basically 100 that public health experts ministration and the Cen- said Tuesday’s action troops would be difficult “We believe this round percent unquestionable, say are necessary for the ters for Disease Control proved the wisdom of his and was unlikely. The of negotiations is the time for every single solitary nation to emerge from the and Prevention — citing a approach. administration official said for the U.S. to present a American.” pandemic. need to investigate reports “My message to the the drawdown would begin list and I hope that I can Perhaps more con- The pause actually of rare but potentially American people on the by May 1. go back to Tehran with cerning than any worry should have the opposite dangerous blood clots — vaccine is, I told you Biden’s choice of the 9/11 the list of sanctions which about supply, however, effect, boosting confidence was “testimony to how all,” Biden told reporters date underscores the rea- should be lifted,” Aragh- is the potential blow to that the government is seriously we take safety,” after the announcement, son that American troops chi told Iranian state tele- public confidence in all putting safety first, Biden said Dr. Anthony Fauci, adding that he “made sure were in Afghanistan to vision’s English-language of the vaccines, as polls and top health officials the nation’s top infectious we have 600 million doses” begin with — to prevent arm Press TV. “Otherwise, suggest potentially tens of said at a White House disease expert. just from Pfizer and Mod- extremist groups like it would be a waste of millions of Americans are briefing. The advisory by In the opening months erna in the pipeline. al-Qaida from establishing time.” D2 THE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021

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Personal Representative: Susan Jane Marcus The Seneca Board of Architectural Address: 110 White Dr., Review will hold a Public Hearing on Mountain Rest, SC 29664 Monday, April 26th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT PAINTING TREE SERVICE Estate: David Burkely Campbell Chambers for the purpose of hearing Date of Death: 02/23/2021 following Certificate of Appropriate- Case Number: 2021ES3700243 ness requests: A Touch of Fire.. Personal Representative: NEED ADVANCED Thomas Mayeski Docket Item: COA-2021-01 Gas Logs & Fireplace Services Professional, Address: 490 Seven Farms Dr., Property Owner: Kyle McCormick Apt. 103, Daniel Island, SC 29664 Applicant: Same Top Quality TREE SERVICE LLC Property Address: 501 S. Fairplay St. Estate: Teri K. Gordin Tax Map #: 520-40-05-001 NO JOB TO0 BIG OR SMALL Date of Death: 02/26/2021 Request: Renovate 1940s residence Interior & Case Number: 2021ES3700286 Now Is The Perfect Time! 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DOW NASDAQ S&P 500 10-YR T-NOTE 30-YR T-BOND CRUDE OIL GOLD EURO q 33,677.27 -68.13 p13,996.10 +146.10 p 4,141.59 +13.60 q1.62% -.05 q 2.31% -.04 p$60.18 +.48 p $1,746.20 +15.00 p $1.1946 +.0040 Money&Markets on pulc Spotlt on Moran conoc snapsot JPM $154.09 Crypotocurrency exchange and digital wallet operator Coinbase Wall Street expects that JPMorgan $200 The Federal Reserve issues a report based on its survey of makes its stock market debut today. Chase’s latest quarterly report card will $98.19 business conditions across the U.S. today. The company, which was founded in 2012, serves as a show the bank is off to a strong start this 150 The report, dubbed the beige book, is a snapshot of how marketplace for investors year. 100 businesses are doing in to trade Bitcoin and other Analysts predict the company’s ’21 the Fed’s 12 regional bank cryptocurrencies. Coinbase first-quarter earnings and revenue 50 districts. Last month’s report will begin raising capital via improved from a year earlier, when the est found that economic activity Operating a direct listing, which means pandemic walloped the economy and was expanding at a modest oday EPS it’s only making existing prompted big banks to set aside funds to Q1 ’20 Q1 ’21 pace in February. The shares available, rather than cover potential loan losses. JPMorgan report will form the basis for Price-earnings ratio: 17 a traditional initial public released some of those funds in the fourth based on past 12-month results discussions when central offering. The stock will be quarter of 2020, which helped it post a bank officials meet April listed under the ticker “COIN” record profit for the quarter. JPMorgan Dividend: $3.60 Div yield: 2.3% 27-28 to mull their future on the Nasdaq. serves up its quarterly results today. Source: FactSet moves on monetary policy.

Interestrates NET 1YR Foreign 6MO 1YR Commodities FUELS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD TREASURIES LAST PVS CHG WK MO QTR AGO MAJORS CLOSE CHG %CHG AGO AGO Crude Oil (bbl) 60.18 59.70 +0.80 +24.0 Exchange Energy prices 3-month T-bill .03 .02 +0.01 s s t .23 USD per British Pound 1.3752 +.0007 +.05% 1.2939 1.2529 Ethanol (gal) 1.94 1.91 +1.84 +35.4 Canadian Dollar 1.2535 -.0028 -.22% 1.3140 1.3876 rose Tuesday, Heating Oil (gal) 1.81 1.81 +0.36 +22.3 6-month T-bill .05 .04 +0.01 s t t .25 The U.S. dollar USD per Euro 1.1946 +.0040 +.33% 1.1744 1.0922 with natural gas Natural Gas (mm btu) 2.62 2.56 +2.26 +3.2 52-wk T-bill .06 .06 ... r t t .26 weakened Japanese Yen 109.09 -.34 -.31% 105.50 107.52 up more than 2% Unleaded Gas (gal) 1.98 1.97 +0.29 +38.8 2-year T-note .16 .18 -0.02 r s s .23 against the euro, Mexican Peso 20.0920 -.0801 -.40% 21.3805 23.6381 and U.S. crude 5-year T-note .85 .89 -0.04 t s s .42 the British pound oil gaining almost METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD The yield on the 7-year T-note 1.29 1.35 -0.06 t s s .62 and the EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST 1%. Silver Gold (oz) 1746.20 1731.20 +0.87 -7.8 10-year Treasury 10-year T-note 1.62 1.67 -0.05 t r s .75 Japanese yen. Israeli Shekel 3.2915 -.0047 -.14% 3.3891 3.5735 jumped more Silver (oz) 25.42 24.85 +2.27 -3.5 note fell to 1.62% 30-year T-bond 2.31 2.35 -0.04 r t s 1.39 The greenback Norwegian Krone 8.4804 -.0127 -.15% 9.2442 10.2742 than 2% and Platinum (oz) 1155.00 1172.20 -1.47 +7.4 gold was up Copper (lb) 4.04 4.03 +0.32 +15.1 on Tuesday. also fell versus South African Rand 14.5157 -.0624 -.43% 16.4913 18.0716 almost 1%. Yields affect Swedish Krona 8.5136 -.0666 -.78% 8.8289 9.9984 the Mexican Swiss Franc .9206 -.0022 -.24% .9146 .9662 AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD rates on mort- NAT’L WK 6MO 1YR peso. Cattle (lb) 1.22 1.23 -0.26 +8.4 gages and other CONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO Coffee (lb) 1.32 1.30 +1.50 +2.9 ASIA/PACIFIC consumer loans. Corn (bu) 5.80 5.69 +1.93 +19.8 48 month new car loan 4.04 r 4.04 4.03 4.14 Australian Dollar 1.3085 -.0045 -.34% 1.3982 1.5623 Cotton (lb) 0.82 0.80 +2.10 +4.7 Money market account 0.08 t 0.10 0.10 0.22 Chinese Yuan 6.5441 -.0048 -.07% 6.7466 7.0526 Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 1180.70 1157.50 +2.00 +35.0 PRIME FED 1 year CD 0.32 t 0.33 0.32 0.44 Hong Kong Dollar 7.7736 +.0010 +.01% 7.7501 7.7525 Orange Juice (lb) 1. 10 1.09 +0.64 -10.8 RATE FUNDS $30K Home equity loan 4.71 r 4.71 4.70 4.91 Indian Rupee 75.222 +.209 +.28% 73.421 76.263 Soybeans (bu) 13.90 13.82 +0.54 +5.7 LAST 3.25 .13 Singapore Dollar 1.3410 -.0004 -.03% 1.3603 1.4148 30 year fixed mortgage 3.18 t 3.26 3.24 3.03 Wheat (bu) 6.30 6.28 +0.28 -1.7 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 South Korean Won 1122.33 -4.43 -.39% 1150.09 1215.86 1 YR AGO 3.25 .13 15 year fixed mortgage 2.44 t 2.50 2.48 2.54 Taiwan Dollar 28.46 +.01 +.04% 28.76 30.09 (Previous and change figures reflect current contract.)

4,160 33,840 S&P 500 Dow Jones industrials GAiners ($2 or More) Losers ($2 or More) Most Active ($1 or More) STOCK LAST CHG %CHG STOCK LAST CHG %CHG STOCK VOL (00s) LAST CHG 4,040 Close: 4,141.59 33,400 Close: 33,677.27 Change: 13.60 (0.3%) Change: -68.13 (-0.2%) MackFn 21.16 +7.99 +60.7 BrklnImm 5.94 -1.97 -24.9 vTvTherap 2551724 3.44 +.87 3,920 10 DAYS 32,960 10 DAYS NovoCure 197.33 +65.45 +49.6 AveThera 5.42 -1.69 -23.8 Apple Inc s 910080 134.43 +3.19 vTvTherap 3.44 +.87 +33.9 LeisAcq un 11.69 -2.86 -19.7 Palantir n 831741 25.42 +2.08 4,200 34,000 ChinGrn 10.09 +2.19 +27.7 LuciraHlt n 8.89 -2.02 -18.5 SOS Ltd 628116 4.80 -.22 Ballanty 4.04 +.80 +24.7 Pavmed 4.76 -1.02 -17.6 DragVi rs 610043 1.60 +.18 3,900 32,000 Company 3,600 30,000 Spotlight Shot down Shares in Johnson & Johnson tumbled Tuesday after More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have 3,300 28,000 the U.S. government recommended a “pause” in been administered in the U.S., the vast majority with administration of the drugmaker’s single-dose no or mild side effects. FDA Acting Commissioner 3,000 26,000 COVID-19 vaccine. Janet Woodcock said the pause is OANDJF M OANDJF M The Centers for Disease Control expected to last several days. and Prevention and the Food and New Jersey-based J&J said it was Drug Administration are investigating aware of the reports of blood clots, but StocksRecap HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR YTD six cases of unusual blood clots that that no link to its vaccine had been DOW 33,741.64 33,545.84 33,677.27 -68.13 -0.20% s s s +10.03% occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccina- established. NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 14,956.84 14,738.68 14,863.65 -105.93 -0.71% s s s +18.84% tion in women between the ages of Johnson & Johnson shares slid 1.3% DOW Util. 904.22 886.70 902.59 +10.58 +1.19% s s s +4.39% 18 and 48. to close at $159.48 on Tuesday. Vol. (in mil.) 3,361 3,757 NYSE Comp. 15,989.79 15,902.17 15,962.34 -15.11 -0.09% s s s +9.90% Pvs. Volume 3,203 3,720 NASDAQ 14,011.51 13,902.45 13,996.10 +146.10 +1.05% s s s +8.60% Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Tuesday’s close: $159.48, -2.16 Total return 1-yr 3-yrs* 5-yrs* s s s Advanced 1212 1576 S&P 500 4,148.00 4,124.43 4,141.59 +13.60 +0.33% +10.26% JNJ 17.2% 9.8 10.6 Declined 1260 1698 S&P 400 2,679.56 2,652.48 2,667.58 -11.73 -0.44% s s s +15.65% 52-WEEK RANGE Price-earnings ratio: 29 New Highs 203 113 Wilshire 5000 43,516.44 43,251.41 43,448.30 +175.05 +0.40% s s s +10.12% $134 $174 (Based on past 12-month results) Div. yield: 2.5% Dividend: $4.04 New Lows 9 70 Russell 2000 2,237.38 2,208.20 2,228.92 -4.86 -0.22% t t s +12.87% AP *annualized Source: FactSet Stocks of Local Interest

52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR VOL 52-WK RANGE CLOSE YTD 1YR VOL NAME TICKER LO HI LAST CHG %CHG WK MO QTR CHG RTN (000s) P/E DIV NAME TICKER LO HI LAST CHG %CHG WK MO QTR CHG RTN (000s) P/E DIV

AFLAC Inc AFL 30.32 0 52.78 52.29 -.15 -0.3% s s s +17.6% +38.7% 3075 16 1.32f Itron Inc ITRI 50.87 6 122.31 90.71 +.66 +0.7% t t s -5.4% +44.6% 913 81 ... AT&T Inc T 26.35 5 33.24 29.63 -.33 -1.1% t t t +3.0% +4.5% 41341 19 2.08 JPMorgan Chase JPM 82.40 0 161.69 154.09 -1.86 -1.2% t s s +21.3% +55.6% 16051 17 3.60 Abbott Labs ABT 83.52 9 128.54 123.01 +1.97 +1.6% s s s +12.3% +42.3% 4943 49 1.80f Kimco Realty KIM 8.03 0 19.81 19.67 +.22 +1.1% s s s +31.0% +83.3% 4326 10 0.68f Arch Dan Mid ADM 33.01 0 59.12 57.90 -.69 -1.2% t s s +14.9% +59.6% 2077 18 1.48f Kohls Corp KSS 15.04 0 64.16 60.94 -1.64 -2.6% t t s +49.8% +216.5% 3750 2.82f Assurant Inc AIZ 83.89 0 148.13 148.29 +.38 +0.3% s s s +8.9% +33.1% 329 21 2.52 Lowes Cos LOW 91.49 0 200.98 199.72 -.93 -0.5% s s s +24.4% +110.7% 2963 44 2.20 BP PLC BP 14.74 8 28.57 24.62 ...... % s t s +20.0% +4.3% 15816 2.46f McDonalds Corp MCD 167.85 0 232.81 231.32 +.36 +0.2% t s s +7.8% +28.8% 2571 35 5.16f t s s Bank of America BAC 20.10 0 40.38 39.32 -.74 -1.8% +29.7% +63.8% 46676 21 0.72 Medtronic Inc MDT 87.68 0 122.26 123.63 +1.84 +1.5% s s s +5.5% +23.1% 6239 55 2.32f Boeing Co BA 113.89 9 278.57 253.27 +3.75 +1.5% s t t +18.3% +66.2% 15877 ... Merck & Co MRK 71.71 3 87.80 76.43 +.21 +0.3% s t t -6.6% -4.4% 8227 29 2.60f Caterpillar Inc CAT 100.22 0 237.78 229.35 -1.58 -0.7% t s t +26.0% +87.9% 2286 42 4.12 Microsoft Corp MSFT 162.30 0 257.67 258.49 +2.58 +1.0% s s s +16.2% +56.2% 23816 42 2.24 Chesapeake Util CPK 72.89 0 121.04 116.81 +.04 ...% s t s +7.9% +28.6% 30 27 1.62 Norfolk Sthn NSC 147.37 0 276.16 270.33 -1.22 -0.4% t s s +13.8% +73.5% 753 34 3.96f Chevron Corp CVX 65.16 8 112.70 102.24 +.46 +0.5% t t t +21.1% +28.2% 6828 19 5.16 Oconee Fed Fin OFED 15.70 8 28.00 25.01 -.01 ...% t t t -1.1% +54.2% 1 0.40 Citigroup C 38.76 9 76.13 72.06 -.63 -0.9% t t t +16.9% +57.1% 16123 15 2.04 Oracle Corp ORCL 50.86 0 76.19 76.67 +.55 +0.7% s s s +18.5% +44.1% 13136 79 1.28f CocaCola Co KO 43.20 9 54.93 53.09 -.26 -0.5% t s s -3.2% +11.9% 11063 28 1.68f PepsiCo PEP 126.53 8 148.77 143.05 +.03 ...% s s s -3.5% +9.8% 5281 16 4.09 Colgate-Palmolive CL 65.54 7 86.41 79.73 -.43 -0.5% t s s -6.8% +16.6% 4442 25 1.80f Pfizer Inc PFE 31.61 5 43.08 37.16 +.19 +0.5% s s s +1.0% +13.7% 33924 24 1.56f Disney DIS 98.86 9 203.02 185.49 -1.00 -0.5% t t s +2.4% +79.8% 6804 1. 76 Philip Morris Intl PM 66.85 0 91.75 90.78 -.61 -0.7% t s s +9.7% +27.2% 5639 18 4.80f Duke Energy DUK 77.58 0 98.88 98.50 +.86 +0.9% s s s +7.6% +12.3% 3661 24 3.86f Schlumberger Ltd SLB 13.70 8 30.41 26.04 -.50 -1.9% t t t +19.3% +65.5% 13656 16 0.50 Enbridge Inc ENB 26.97 0 37.31 36.73 ...... % t s s +14.8% +23.3% 2947 50 2.55 t s s Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 31.11 8 62.55 55.71 +.21 +0.4% t t t +35.2% +37.6% 19363 71 3.48 Sonoco Prods SON 42.41 0 65.37 63.98 -.71 -1.1% +8.0% +30.4% 344 25 1.72 FedEx Corp FDX 103.40 0 305.66 290.89 +.10 ...% s s s +12.0% +136.5% 1712 31 2.60 3M Company MMM 131.12 0 199.29 196.47 -1.36 -0.7% t s s +12.4% +38.0% 2259 27 5.92f Gen Dynamics GD 121.67 0 186.00 182.28 -2.66 -1.4% t s s +22.5% +33.0% 1237 17 4.76f Truist Financial Cp TFC 29.24 0 61.26 58.98 -1.21 -2.0% t s s +23.1% +71.2% 4393 15 1.80 Gen Electric GE 5.48 9 14.42 13.44 -.15 -1.1% t s s +24.4% +91.0% 51101 38 0.04 Verizon Comm VZ 52.85 6 61.95 57.62 +.08 +0.1% s s t -1.9% +4.4% 15485 13 2.52 HP Inc HPQ 13.39 0 33.18 33.04 +.30 +0.9% s s s +34.4% +111.2% 9579 14 0.78f WalMart Strs WMT 11 7. 01 7 153.66 139.37 -.43 -0.3% t s s -3.3% +16.5% 5790 80 2.20f Honeywell Intl HON 117.11 0 229.23 229.00 +.40 +0.2% s s s +7.7% +60.8% 2750 34 3.72 Wells Fargo & Co WFC 20.76 0 41.54 39.79 -.98 -2.4% t s s +31.8% +24.4% 29264 97 0.40m IBM IBM 105.92 9 137.07 131.18 -3.41 -2.5% t s t +4.2% +17.1% 8030 14 6.52 Wendys Co WEN 16.00 7 24.91 21.71 -.02 -0.1% s s s -1.0% +27.0% 1959 47 0.36f Dividend Footnotes: a - Extra dividends were paid, but are not included. b - Annual rate plus stock. c - Liquidating dividend. e - Amount declared or paid in last 12 months. f - Current annual rate, which was increased by most recent dividend announcement. i - Sum of dividends paid after stock split, no regular rate. j - Sum of dividends paid this year. 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