Sewer Board Delays Budget

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WESTMINSTER Firefighter on leave after sex harassment complaint

BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR diately, told The Journal The investigation complaint alleged the THE JOURNAL he is unsure when the in- comes a little more than employee had “physically vestigation will conclude, a year after the county touched and/or grabbed WESTMINSTER — A although he said it is a top spent nearly $7,000 on a other employees of OCES Westminster Fire Depart- priority for the city. third-party investigator in their private area,” ac- ment employee has been Oconee County adminis- to vet claims of sexual ha- cording to emails obtained placed on unpaid admin- trator Amanda Brock told rassment and misconduct by The Journal through a istrative leave after being The Journal she was aware against a top Westminster Freedom of Information accused of sexual harass- of the alleged complaint Fire Department official. Act request. Another comment. and that it happened, in plaint from “concerned City administrator Kev- part, at a county-owned fa- OCONEE COUNTY SPENT individuals” alleged mis- in Bronson confirmed to cility on Emergency Lane MORE THAN $6K ON conduct ranging from hug- The Journal the employee that houses the Westmin- INVESTIGATION IN 2020 ging and kissing to “even was placed on leave last ster Fire Department and Stories published by sexual intercourse with Wednesday. He declined Oconee County Emergency The Journal last October one of his firefighters.” RILEY MORNINGSTAR | THE JOURNAL to identify the employee. Services. reported at least three Oconee County Council A Westminster Fire Department firefighter is on unpaid Bronson, who said the in- “We have a zero-toler- anonymous complaints opted to leave the results administrative leave after being accused of sexual harass- vestigation into the alleged ance policy for any type of were filed against the fire ment. The department shares a building with Oconee Coun- harassment began imme- harassment,” Brock said. department official. One SEE FIREFIGHTER, PAGE A3 ty Emergency Services on Emergency Lane in Westminster.

SENECA OCONEE COUNTY ‘Grow in every aspect’ Sewer board delays budget

BY NORM CANNADA its $4.6 million budget for THE JOURNAL the 2021-22 budget year after an amendment that SENECA — The a proposed rate increase Oconee Joint Regional for the member cities be Sewer Authority board delayed a vote Monday on SEE SEWER, PAGE A2

CLEMSON CU trustees to set tuition today

THE JOURNAL STAFF OUR VIEW CLEMSON — The TO READ A RELATED Clemson University EDITORIAL, TURN Board of Trustees is set TO PAGE A4. to meet for a second time Redmond Boys in less than two weeks Produce and Plants this morning, aiming to owner Jonathan Redmond Boys Produce finalize tuition fees and will begin at 8 a.m., with Redmond and his other fees for the next the agenda listing just wife, Misty Taylor, school year. have been working and Plants ‘evolving’ The online meeting SEE TUITION, PAGE A5 to take the business to a “new level.” Al- ready a destination BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR for local shoppers THE JOURNAL looking to get fresh OCONEE COUNTY local produce and SENECA — For Jona- fresh seafood, the than Redmond, it’s been market now also all about mastering one offers a pottery industry before moving business next door. into the next. PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | For nearly 20 years, THE JOURNAL Redmond has been the Final decision? owner of Redmond Boys, which has morphed into Redmond Boys Produce Magistrate’s building back and Plants. Located on the corner of East Main and North Cherry eca, the family business on county’s agenda tonight streets in downtown Sen- prides itself on selling the freshest produce and BY RILEY MORNINGSTAR building tonight. seafood, along with a THE JOURNAL A fresh price tag of bounty of nursery prod- $921,040 for Trehel WANT TO GO? ucts to stock gardens. WALHALLA — Af- Corporation to demolish Redmond Boys Produce “One thing about small ter years of research the former Free Gospel and Plants is open 10 business is that it gives and tense discussions, Holiness Church in you the opportunity to Oconee County Council Westminster and replace a.m.-6 p.m., Monday grow in every aspect of will determine the fate it with a 3,581-square-foot through Saturday. of the proposed West- SEE REDMOND, PAGE A3 minster magistrate’s SEE BUILDING, PAGE A5

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COUNTY TO BE ASKED | CALENDAR | FOR $1.5M UPFRONT SEWER: Moulder COSTS FOR SEWER SOUTH TODAY Earlier in the meeting, THE POWERFUL Club of Toast- the board voted unani- master International will meet asks for phased hikes mously to direct Brandt via Zoom at 6 p.m. Individuals to contact Oconee County interested in improving their officials to ask them to communications and leadership FROM PAGE A1 of Walhalla and Westmin- provide $1.5 million to the skills are welcome. For Zoom ster they did not believe sewer authority for up- link, call (864) 944-5735. Monday’s COVID-19 phased in over three years. the sewer authority could front, reimbursable costs Instead, the board phase in the rate hikes. for Sewer South Phase II, a THURSDAY numbers at a glance instructed attorney Larry The budget calls for Sen- $5 million project to bring OCPL FRIENDS of the Library Confirmed Confirmed Percent Brandt to meet with Oconee eca to pay $1,236,141 more sewer service to southern book sale every Thursday in cases deaths positive County officials to see if the — 76.1 percent more than Oconee. The county is pay- the Walhalla Library basement county would provide $1.5 this year — in fees next ing the sewer authority for from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. No South Carolina 398 4 4.3% million in upfront money year because a larger por- sewer-related costs it in- more than nine customers at a Oconee County 14 0 4.4%* to pay for reimbursable ex- tion of the area where the curs for Sewer South I and time. Masks will be required. Pickens County 10 0 2.1%* penses that board members second fee is in place is in II. Board members said believe would allow them to Seneca’s service territory. getting the county to pay MAY 13 * Seven-day moving average phase in the rate hikes. Walhalla would pay an ad- for the upfront costs would WIDOWED PERSONS Moving Cumulative cases ditional $97,086 (13 percent take the pressure off the Forward, Oconee County will MOULDER MAKES CASE more than this year), and OJRSA in a tight budget meet for lunch at 1 p.m. at South Carolina: 483,317 cases, 8,383 deaths FOR PHASE-IN Westminster would pay year. Eleazer also proposed Ye Olde Sandwich Shoppe in Oconee County: 8,789 cases, 127 deaths After a motion was made $64,061 extra (13.7 percent billing the costs of OJRSA Seneca. For more information, and seconded to approve more than this year). employee time being spent call Rita at (864) 985-0542 Pickens County: 16,833 cases, 258 deaths the budget, board chairman Moulder noted that the on Sewer South II. and Seneca city adminis- overall budget is increas- In the discussion about MAY 15 Oconee Memorial Hospital ICU occupancy trator Scott Moulder made ing by $1.1 million, but Sen- his phase-in request, FLEET RESERVE Association, Total ICU beds: 12 Beds occupied: 9 a motion to amend the eca is paying $1.2 million Moulder noted the plan Branch 15, will meet at 8:30 Beds occupied by COVID patients: 0 budget, phasing in the rate and that Seneca has about wouldn’t damage the sewer a.m. for breakfast followed by increases on the cities of $8 million in expenses it authority’s fund balance a business meeting at 9 a.m. SOURCE: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Seneca, Walhalla and West- had to pay out during the next year if it could get at Chicopee United Methodist minster over three years. response to the EF3 torna- the $1.5 million for Sewer Church, 403 S. Catherine St., The rate increase reflects do in April 2020 that hasn’t South costs from the coun- Walhalla. Open to all former No better way a new pro-rata share for yet been reimbursed by the ty. Brandt said he would and enlisted active U.S. Navy, line and pump station federal government. be willing to try to contact U.S. Marine and U.S. Coast to start your day... operations and mainte- “The city of Seneca is up county officials this week. Guard personnel. spencer.car- nance outside the gates of 76.1 percent,” he told the After several minutes of [email protected] or (864) 638-7553. the Coneross Wastewater board. “Everyone else is discussion, board mem- Call 882-2375 Treatment Plant. Moulder paying 13 percent (more). bers voted unanimously TO SUBMIT your event, email to subscribe had asked for a phase-in I think that’s important to table the budget vote. [email protected]. approach earlier this year for everyone to know. 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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 THE JOURNAL A3 Brookover: Structure of parks and rec department a priority BY GREG OLIVER | EDITOR’S NOTE | council athletic participa- old to 12 years old before area needs to be part of a Councilwoman Alesia THE JOURNAL tion is declining nation- people start dropping out, bigger discussion about Smith said a comprehen- This is the first installment ally among youth and and we have people who how we organize all those sive study about parks CLEMSON — Clemson of a series covering Clem- Clemson is experiencing are infants to the grave in things efficiently and as and recreation “has to be City Councilman Bob son City Council’s goals “a little bit of town, and interests in oth- good as they can possibly sooner than later.” Brookover said an organi- and priorities work session staying level er programs are growing.” be for the city.” Brookover agreed and zational structure for the held last week. because other Brookover envisioned Acting city administra- added a pricing and cost city’s parks and recreation programs an executive director of tor Andy Blondeau said recovery structure is department needs to be in work session this week. around us parks, recreation, tour- he was thinking of the needed to ensure the city place before recommen- In January, the Clem- have shut ism, arts and culture to request and that “what is not pricing people out dations regarding specific son Parks and Recreation down.” fall under the city’s orga- (Bennett is) asking for of its programs and is staff positions, such as a Advisory Committee “We’re nizational umbrella. really didn’t sound like an helping those who need proposed athletic director recommended the athletic Brookover absorbing kids “If we decide to keep athletic director.” financial assistance. position, can be made. director position be added. from outside things status quo, then, “It sounded to me more Blondeau, Brookover, “I’m not saying we don’t Former committee chair- of town, which is great and yes, we probably need an like a deputy rec direc- Smith and Mayor Robert need additional people man Bill Carraway said that’s fine, but we need athletic director,” he said. tor that he would have Halfacre plan to meet soon there. I just think we need the position would allow to think about pricing “But if we think about doing some of the stuff,” with parks and rec staff to to think about how we or- department director Jay and those kinds of things things differently, the cal- Blondeau said. “He had discuss the department’s ganize our staff properly,” Bennett to focus on data there,” he said. “Also, culus may change a little bigger aspirations for the organizational structure. Brookover told city council and strategic planning. athletic participation is bit in what we do. Any- position than just doing during a special called But Brookover told typically from 4, 5, 6 years thing that occurs in that athletics.” [email protected] | (864) 973-6687 Walhalla officials get look at budget proposal FIREFIGHTER:

BY LAUREN PIERCE Other proposed highlights There were also several than $400,000 more than the THE JOURNAL included a 3 percent salary proposed changes in the current budget’s $862,384. Investigation increase across the board for budget, including increased Burton also worked fund- WALHALLA — Interim all city employees, allocating rates on sewer, sanitation and ing from the federal govern- city administrator Brandon 45 to 55 percent hospitality franchise fees for the upcom- ment’s American Rescue Plan is second in as Burton presented Walhal- tax to Main Street Walhalla ing fiscal year. into the suggested budget. la City Council with a $3.9 and possibly adding two full- Burton proposed the fran- Walhalla is estimated to million general fund budget time maintenance workers chise fee for Duke Energy receive $1.67 million — about including raises for city for the city’s water and sewer to increase to 5 percent, $835,000 in June, when the many years employees and increases in department. which he said is “in line with budget is expected to be some city fees at a budget Burton said the proposed 3 most other jurisdictions.” finalized, and the other half workshop meeting Saturday percent pay increase for all The increase would add an in June 2022. FROM PAGE A1 morning. staff would include both full- additional $73,000 to general Burton said more direction The proposed $3.9 million and part-time employees. revenues. “is pending from the federal of the investigation in purgatory and general fund budget for the He said it would help to A projected increase in government” in terms of how not release the final report — redacted upcoming 2021-22 fiscal year “bring pay closer to other sewer treatment charges the money will be spent, and or otherwise — in November. In late that begins July 1 is up from jurisdictions incrementally” from the Oconee Joint Re- they’ll have three years to August, The Journal filed a Freedom of $3.5 million in the current and also maintain the “com- gional Sewer Authority have spend it. Information Act request for any paper- budget. pression of some supervisor necessitated a rate increase The budget is on the work relating to the investigation into Former city administrator and employee salaries.” for sewer users, and a new agenda to be discussed at allegations of sexual harassment and Brent Taylor had previously Adding the two employees rate system is “necessary city council’s meeting at misconduct against the top firefighter. proposed a $3.7 million gen- would “allow the director to capture the needed reve- 5:30 p.m. today at Walhalla eral fund budget, but Burton more time for engineering ser- nues to meet the treatment,” City Hall, located at 206 N. COUNCIL DOESN’T BUDGE has been actively rewriting vices” and provide for more Burton said. He suggested Church St. After executive session at the Novem- the whole budget since he project work and a bigger sewer revenues should be ber meeting, county attorney David took over for Taylor in March. spread out on call services. nearly $1.28 million — more [email protected] | (864) 973-6301 Root asked county council if there was a motion to waive an attorney-client exemption to release the report — in any form. No motion was made. Coroner: Overdose Spartanburg County ing into our country investigated 36 over- dead ranging in age S.C. Press Association executive deaths spiking Coroner Rusty Clev- that look just like phar- dose deaths in the first from 16 to 60. director Bill Rogers said the county’s enger said the spike is macy pills that contain four months of 2021. Deputies said they are decision to not release the report “gives because of laced pills in part because of what illicit drugs that are The county had 85 trying to find the source the public the idea there is a coverup.” SPARTANBURG (AP) look like prescription killing our people. They overdose deaths in all of any pills laced with “This report is a public record and — One county in South or over-the-counter think they came from of 2019, Clevenger said. drugs that cause over- was paid for with public funds,” Rogers Carolina is on track to pills laced with heroin grandmother’s cabi- The coroner said he doses, but often friends added at the time of the report. “A see almost 60 more drug and fentanyl that peo- net,” Clevenger said at a investigated 11 over- and family of the people public record cannot be withheld in overdose deaths in 2021 ple obtain illegally. news conference. dose deaths in one who die don’t cooperate its entirety. They can redact protected than two years ago. “There are pills com- Spartanburg County week in April, with the with investigators. details.” REDMOND: ‘All the stars lined up in the sky for us’

FROM PAGE A1 Redmond Boys Produce the corporate world in has wholesale and retail After buying the compa- and Plants, because fresh her sales job, she stepped customers — some from ny in August, the compa- your life in working with seafood is delivered on away last summer and as far away as Stewart, ny got its first shipment in your family,” he told The Wednesday night. wanted to take the Red- Fla., and Elk City, Okla. December. Construction Journal. “It’s just the “We try to keep it as mond business to a “new Redmond Boys does sell is even underway for a uniqueness of what we do.” local as possible. Our goal level.” Redmond said it retail products from the corporate office next to Redmond’s wife, Misty is to have the freshest didn’t take long for Taylor market, which is side by The Clay Market. Taylor, said employees seafood and sell out by to find a job. side with the business on “It was a God thing that have been covered up with Saturday,” Taylor said. The couple bought The the eastern edge of down- all the stars lined up in business lately — espe- “That’s why we’re so busy Clay Market, originally in town Seneca. the sky for us to do this,” cially after the COVID-19 Thursday and Friday.” Marietta, Ga., and relocat- “We handle big, heavy Redmond said. “It’s really pandemic hit last spring. Fishmonger James Pike ed it to Seneca in August. pots that no one wants to been wide open ever since. “People want to be said he’s spent his adult “Redmond Boys is the touch because they’re big The only drawback is outside in the fresh air,” life in the seafood indus- mothership, with The and heavy, but we trans- we’re probably too busy she said. try making connections Clay Market side by port them all over,” Red- that we don’t get to relax The open-air market is to provide locally sourced side with it,” Redmond mond said of the growing a minute. … It’s been a Misty Taylor holds a potted filled with fresh produce, seafood — ranging from explained. “We import business. “We love sea- blessing.” plant for sale at The Clay a garden full of decora- oysters to crawfish to Vietnamese pottery, so we food. My first drive was to Market next door to Red- tions and even quirky gator bites. Pike said his have some of the largest produce and sell the best [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 mond Boys in Seneca. statues of flamingos. team will make trips and thickest pottery in quality food people can down the coast to Beau- the world. It comes to us eat. Then it went into the FRESH SEAFOOD fort, out to Florida and from Vietnam and is on best plants and now into What’s Old Is New Again! SELLS QUICKLY even the Gulf Coast to a container that goes to the pottery, so everything regrouting reglazing liners refinishing Thursdays and Fridays pick up products. Charleston and comes to is just evolving and we’re • • • tend to be the busiest for “It’s all sourced from Seneca.” just trying to be the best sustainable areas, it’s all He said The Clay Market at what we do.” Bath Tub fresh,” Pike said. “It’s Refinishing all local. You go into a Porcelain, Fiberglass & Cast Iron different store and take a look at their Mahi and it ABLES DRIVING SCHOOL will say it’s from Peru. … BATH It’s night and day differ- Classes Now Forming: LINERS Our Work Is Guaranteed! ence when you taste this Saturday, June 5 & Saturday, June 19, 2021 fish. Our customers know Call Us Today! 864.915.7297 • www.bathliners.com • Since 1981 this, and that’s why they 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. come.” East Clemson Baptist Church A NEW VENTURE Frontage Road, Clemson, SC NEXT DOOR 8 hours classroom (864) 261-6866 After Taylor tired of 6 hours driving (800) 305-2629 HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Please join us in welcoming PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL 4 Days a Week Fishmonger James Pike said these new subscribers the seafood offered weekly at Redmond Boys is all lo- Applewood Shopping Center TRI-STAR IMPORTS to The Journal family! cally sourced from sustain- 864-882-5558 able areas and all fresh. Call or Stop by - ask for Sherry 2 CU FT Judy L. Porter Don’t Hire MULCH Just Anyone... Brown, Black, Red, Allen Pickens Hire An Cypress & Pine Bark John Hesson Expert! 4 BAGS Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates FOR $ The Journal SLUDER URBAN FORESTRY, INC. 10 Miss A Day, Miss A Lot 864-710-0801 • 864-710-8032 Wells Hwy. (Beltline), Seneca Family Owned & Operated • 21 Years Experience 885-9556 • Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 6 pm Call 864-882-2375 to subscribe today. | PAGE LABEL EVEN |

‘Anger is as a stone cast into a wasp’s nest.’ Opinion Pope Paul VI | Catholic leader A4 The Journal Tuesday, May 4, 2021

| YOUR VIEW | To our surprise, Thankful for Tim Scott’s leadership EDITOR: face masks will I am expressing much gratitude for Tim Scott, our South Carolina sen- be partly missed ator. His recent address to the nation expressed hen told to wear face masks two so much pride and hope COVID-plagued winters ago, we for our country, really Wthought: “Can’t wait until this is inspiring. over and we no longer have to wear a piece My skin is white. I of cloth over our mouth and nose. It’s ugly. cannot ever, ever appreci- It interferes with breathing. It muffles ate the difficulties he has voices and makes some conversations faced because his skin is hard to follow.” black. I have great admi- But wear face masks we did. And ration for him. He encour- responsible people still do — without ages me. I, like many of voicing complaint — in my friends, was not born establishments that with a “silver spoon in require them and in my mouth.” I did have other social gatherings a loving pair of parents where they are recom- who encouraged me to get mended. Members of my an education and make a pod, even if they’ve been productive life for myself. fully vaccinated, stick I was supposed to figure to the program if only out how to make that to avoid making trouble | OUR VIEW | happen. I experienced CREATORS for workers and others adversity. Who hasn’t? SYNDICATE | tasked with enforcing Tim Scott expresses the rules. much happiness and op- But now that the timism based on his life FROMA HARROP Centers for Disease experiences and knowl- Control and Prevention edge. I am very thankful is lightening up on the number of situa- What will they do? for his leadership. tions in which the public should wear face masks, our conversations have moved on. Sue Dickerson The CDC most recently advised that fully ast month, Tri-County Technical in aid, as well as some $36 million Seneca vaccinated people no longer need masks College froze tuition rates for a more through the recently signed outdoors unless they are in a crowd. We Celebrating are imagining a time when they might not Lsecond straight year. American Rescue Plan. be necessary at all. And this has led us “Many of our students are Trustees should do the right thing Mother’s Day to muse about the things we will actually struggling with the impacts of and hold prices steady to ease the EDITOR: miss when we no longer feel obliged to COVID-19,” commission chair Al financial burden that has touched Sunday will be Mother’s wear them. Young said at the time of the de- so many through this pandemic, Day, so this is for that For starters, we will miss how they cision. “By not raising tuition, we just as Young said. special day that comes helped us avoid other diseases spread by can ease some of their financial It would be a tone-deaf move for once a year but should be human contact. I haven’t caught a single remembered every day. cold or suffered a stomach virus since the obligations and help them remain trustees to pile more tuition costs When it comes to life, COVID prevention rules went into effect on track academically and meet the on students who are already strug- we all have at least one in March 2020. goals they set prior to the pandem- gling from the effects of this pan- thing in common. We all Evidence mounts that masks — plus ic.” demic. The school just shelled out have or had a mother. hand-washing, plus social distancing It was certainly the right move, nearly $22 million for a roadway Whether she is here or — have slashed the flu death toll. In the and one we hope Clemson Univer- expansion project and will kick off passed away, we all, as I 2019-2020 flu season, the U.S. saw 24,000 to sity follows this morning. For what- more campus projects this month. said, have or had one. It 62,000 deaths from influenza. By contrast, has been said “the hand the number of flu deaths this time was 500 ever reason, trustees didn’t handle Hiking rates now would be com- that rocks the cradle as of April 1, and the season will be over at this business nearly two weeks ago parable to the school continuing rules the nation.” When the end of the month. Thus, there may be a at their spring meeting when most to have graduation ceremonies a child is born, it is a case for continuing to wear face masks in gathered in person. Kind of odd, in Greenville instead of helping a being with no past and densely packed crowds, say, in airports or but we digress. local economy that needs it. It just the future ahead of it. It’s on public transportation. Higher education institutions doesn’t make sense. The big uni- amazing how a mother On the lighter side, pod members spoke have received millions of dollars versity will grow more out of touch can influence a child to about how having their mouths covered better themselves. No freed them from intense worry about their from the federal government to with stakeholders — the local busi- guarantees, though, that breath or food stuck in their teeth. An- ease the burden of the COVID-19 ness owners through graduation your children will follow other advantage of masks is that in cold pandemic. 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Give her pandemic, according to market research 8-hour work day turned Washington, D.C. to chal- tenced Zacarias Moussaoui your time on her day. She company NPD. And though online sales into a deadly riot when a lenge racial segregation on to life in prison for his role spent or will spend a life- remain strong, brick-and-mortar stores bomb exploded. interstate buses and in bus in the 9/11 attacks, telling time caring for you. It’s are now doing a better business in skin 1932, mobster Al Capone, terminals. the convicted terrorist, not too much to ask for a care and hair products, a reflection of convicted of income-tax 1968, the Oroville Dam in “You will die with a whim- few hours on that special more people leaving home to shop. As evasion, entered the feder- Northern California was per.” day for her. If she’s gone, more faces come out in public, cosmetic al penitentiary in Atlanta. dedicated by Gov. Ronald 2010, a Pakistani-born remember her with a counters may get very busy. Capone was later trans- Reagan; the 770-foot-tall U.S. citizen was charged dozen red roses placed on What a strange time this has been. It’s ferred to Alcatraz Island. earth-filled structure, a pet with terrorism and at- her resting place. It will been strange for so long that going back to 1942, the Battle of the Cor- project of Reagan’s prede- tempting to use a weapon show those passing by what was normal may itself feel strange. al Sea, the first naval clash cessor, Pat Brown, remains of mass destruction in the she was loved. Thank God And as we think about it, some of it will be fought entirely with carrier the tallest dam in the botched Times Square for these women called missed. aircraft, began in the Pacif- United States, but was also bombing. Faisal Shahzad mothers on this Mother’s ic during World War II. The the scene of a near disaster later pleaded guilty to Day and always. 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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 THE JOURNAL A5 BUILDING: Among a number of items on county council agenda

FROM PAGE A1 be required to invest $22 reactivity,” the company’s million over a five-year website said. structure is up for council period beginning the approval. Approximately Magistrate’s building timeline first day the property is BUDGET MEETING SET 20 percent of the figure is purchased to receive the TO BEGIN AT 5 P.M. set aside as a contingency – • 2013: Project officially comes up. • August 2020: Estimates for demolition credit. An official with the Council’s Budget, Fi- some $153,506. The previ- • 2015-2016: Feasibility studies done. and rebuild come in cheaper than a company said last week nance and Administration ous bid on file was more • 2016: City-owned site at Emergency Lane renovation at site. the proposed project is Committee will meet at 5 expensive for the county ruled out over visibility and proximity to • March 3, 2021: Project put on hold; expected to bring 53 jobs p.m. in council chambers at $981,549, including to the county. at 415 S. Pine St. tonight $844,287 for demolition and emergency headquarters. council agrees to market site for up to a Separately, council will to continue discussing the rebuilding. The county • 2018: County discusses committing year. receive legal advice about fiscal year 2021-22 budget. paid $121,000 for the 1.27- $500,000 to project. • March 19, 2021: Council reverses decision, a Reasonable Accommo- The proposed budget does acre property at the corner • September 2019: County purchases 1.27- set to receive updated bids on work and dation Request made by not include a tax increase of Bibb and East Main acre site for $121,000; County council consider other sites in the city. Elevated Youth Services for residents, but includes streets in September 2019. under the federal Fair the county adding 14 new In March, council moved chairman Julian Davis says building was • May 3: Oconee County Council considers Housing Act in executive employees and a 2 percent to receive updated bids on the market for more than $250,000. approving project with updated price tag session. Elevated Youth cost-of-living adjustment for the renovation, razing • October 2019: County hosts “doughnuts of $921,040. Services is asking for ap- raise for county employees and new construction of and demolition” event. proval to provide licensed that would cost $431,528. a magistrate’s building care and housing to 16 A representative of the after a fiery meeting that handicapped youth at a School District of Oconee resulted in accusations of location on Walter Scott County is expected to deception and ill intent. “With all the research proposed ordinance could county to use for projects Lane in West Union. make a presentation on Councilmen Matthew and everything we’ve done slap offenders with a fine to help generate additional “Elevated Youth Ser- the district’s upcoming Durham and Glenn Hart over the years and before up to $500 and/or 30 days tax reductions to offset vices provides high-quali- fiscal year budget, which voted against receiving I was on council and while in prison for disturbing the cost of infrastructure, ty therapeutic and reliable includes $106.7 million in updated project bids after I was on council, we have such sites. A magistrate land and/or building. residential care services expenditures. council changed its col- made a recommendation judge would be tasked Referred to as Project for adolescents with sex- lective mind, backing off that I am fully supportive with imposing an exact Rise, the company will ual misconduct or sexual [email protected] | (864) 973-6685 the project in one meeting of,” Davis said. “It would penalty. Museum of the before ultimately hopping be great to remove a Cherokee director Luther back in the saddle to move building that is an eyesore Lyle recently identified forward. in the city of Westminster some 34 historical mark- Since the March meet- and replace it with a great ers and war memorials ing, county staff has been building that will serve that could be protected tasked with tracking the citizens of Oconee under a county ordinance down more information County for a long time.” — breaking it down to 24 about potential sites in Davis said he has spo- for veterans, seven for Na- the city for the magis- ken with Durham about tive Americans and three trate’s building. Westmin- his concerns over the site. for African Americans. ster City Council provided “We had a positive con- Also planned at tonight’s more than 15 properties versation about it,” Davis meeting is a vote on the Hearing Aid Services for the county to consider said. final reading of an ordi- placing the building in a nance authorizing the letter from April 13. OTHER BUSINESS delivery of a special source IS MOVING Councilman Julian An ordinance protect- revenue credit agreement Davis, who represents ing historic monuments between Phoenix Senior As of June 1st, our new location will be the Westminster area and memorials outside Living and Oconee Coun- on county council, said of municipal limits in ty. A special source reve- 11092 N. Radio Station Road in Seneca. he expects the project to Oconee County is up for nue credit is an economic receive approval tonight. first reading tonight. The development tool for the Please call now to schedule a hearing consultation: 864.888.8865. 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Aubrey Luke Justus, 36 Driving under suspension, Booking Date: 5/1/21 710 New Cut Road, Seneca license not suspended for Oconee County Sheriff Booking Date: 4/30/21 DUI-3rd or more; failure to Magistrate’s bench warrant Oconee County Sheriff maintain proof of insurance General sessions commit- in vehicle; failure to pos- Kevin Eugene Jackson, 58 ment order (sentenced) sess registration card 721 Morton Drive, West- over 90 days minster Devin Marquis Williams, Booking Date: 5/2/21 Donald Alfred Slater Jr., 27 Seneca City Police 62 912 Crenshaw St. Apt. 222, Disorderly conduct/public 211 Harbour West Drive, Pendleton drunk Westminster Booking Date: 4/30/21 Booking Date: 4/30/21 Oconee County Sheriff Crystal Canada Nimmons, Oconee County Sheriff Entering premises after 42 Sexual exploitation of a warning; shoplifting <$2,000 649 South Union Road, minor-2nd degree; five Westminster counts sexual exploitation Sarah Kathleen Booking Date: 5/2/21 of a minor-3rd degree Collingsworth, 33 Walhalla City Police 105 Lindsay Road, Seneca Possession of other con- Rebecca Denise Heaton, 50 Booking Date: 4/30/21 trolled sub. in sched. 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Highway Patrol Trooper Joe Hovis said the accident 54 Leamons Drive, Anderson West Union Police was reported at 10:25 p.m. Codi Cobb, 27, of Westminster, was traveling west in a 2003 Booking Date: 4/30/21 Two West Union municipal Erric Marshall Fuller, 30 Chevrolet pickup truck on West King Street when he drove off the right side of the road, Oconee County Sheriff bench warrants 178 Misty Drive, West Union struck an embankment and overturned. Cobb’s condition was not available on Monday. 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JERRY BEARD | THE JOURNAL Joanne Stiebohr preps fresh pizza as one of the keto meal offerings at Nutritional Prepped Fuel in Seneca. ‘Fresh is best’ Meal prep business offers freshly made options

BY LAUREN PIERCE in keto meals for customers week and then go from there,” But Tuesdays see the brunt of THE JOURNAL restricting their carbohydrates she said. “That works generally the work. and sugar. every time. If they’re not order- “On Tuesdays, it’s like 300 to SENECA — A local meal prep She said their keto meals are ing keto the next week, they’re 500 meals a day, which is just business prides itself on freshly “triple in popularity and sales ordering off the regular menu crazy,” Washington said. “A made prepped meals that are one- compared to their regular menu.” then.” couple weeks ago we did over 600 of-a-kind to the Seneca area. “It’s really good for those Stiebohr and Washington prep meals that week. It was one of our Nutritional Prepped Fuel fea- who are diabetic, trying to lose meals for a variety of people who busiest weeks.” tures fresh homemade meals that weight, trying to stay lean or just are on the go, from truck drivers are prepped and made to order trying to be healthy,” Stiebohr to hospital staff. JUST STARTING OUT for its customers, which is some- said. “You try to restrict your “They can take the food with Nutritional Prepped Fuel first thing that “nobody else does,” carbs down to 20 grams a day, them and not have to stop at a opened its doors last year in June co-owner Joanne Stiebohr said. which is really difficult to do. truck stop or a gas station or during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s nobody who does Most of these meals are all under a takeout place for unhealthy Stiebohr said Washington used freshly prepped meals here 10 grams, except for the pizza, foods,” Washington said. to prep meals for body builders, like this, besides Greenville,” which is 12 grams, so you can | THE DETAILS | She said their meal prep and that’s where the business Stiebohr said. “The Greenville have two of these meals a day “makes everything easy.” idea started. business is part of a franchise, with it following the carb limit. Joanne Stiebohr “Even if it’s not for keto or “I was thinking about starting and the food comes in frozen. We “With a takeout pizza, one slice and Jeannie Washington people with specific diets, it’s for my own business for a couple did a comparison with the foods, has 42 grams of carbs, but our Nutritional Prepped Fuel convenience. We’ve got so many years, but I couldn’t figure out and fresh is best, as they say.” entire pizza only has 12 grams, 15881 Wells Highway people in this world who just what I could bring to this area Stiebohr’s business partner, and it’s not a cauliflower crust,” Seneca, SC 29678 don’t have the time,” Washington that nobody else does,” she said. Jeannie Washington, said she added. “I make it here myself, [email protected] said. “All you do when you buy “One day (Washington) told me they’ve got more time since they and it took me several tries to get (864) 873-9015 your meals is pop them in the mi- she’d like to try to turn it into a aren’t a franchise. it just right.” crowave for two to three minutes, business, and it was just a light- “We actually have time to put Aside from their two menus, Hours and then it’s done.” bulb moment.” more thought and more time into Stiebohr said they can also fulfill Monday Closed The duo said their schedule Stiebohr said it was hard our meals rather than it just be “specialty diets.” Tuesday 4-5:30 p.m. and process is different since for her and Washington to get this huge production where stuff “If you have a written diet plan Wednesday 2-3 p.m. they aren’t a traditional sit-down started. just gets dumped in with hardly by your doctor, trainer or nutri- Thursday 2-3 p.m. restaurant. “It was hard to find contrac- any seasoning, flavor or even tionist, we can prep that for the Friday Closed “Our fresh foods are delivered tors, and when we did start the being visibly appealing to the customer,” she said. Saturday Closed on Mondays, so we cut all the process, we couldn’t get supplies eye,” she said. Washington said it “feels Sunday Closed vegetables, cut our meats, make because COVID made it hard Since their food is fresh, Stie- fantastic” to be an outlet for those sauces, and other stuff,” Stiebohr on delivery services,” she said. bohr said they “can customize for who want to be healthier. “We have so many people who said. “Everything is made fresh “It was tough. We started with a people.” “They tell us that it’s life have come in who have health in house. Then on Tuesday morn- very few customers we had met at “Some people will tell us they changing,” she said. “It just problems, and it’s a really nice ing, we come in and we’ll prep the gym or through our hus- don’t like a certain ingredient makes you feel good at the end feeling to help people,” Stiebohr all day. Mondays are the days we bands, who are both body build- like onions, and we can take of the day. Since we’re so small, added. usually do all our specialty diets, ers, so we slowly grew into it. By those ingredients out that they we’re able to build relationships, For those who are on the fence and we probably have between the end of 2020, we were ready to don’t like,” she said. “The big too. After so many orders, we about keto, Stiebohr said to give about 50 to 60 meals that day. really put it out there, and we’ve suppliers with their frozen meals know who they are. We get that it a try. “We’re open for pickup on Tues- been successful.” can’t do that.” friendship with them, and you “I usually suggest they try one day, Wednesday and Thursday Stiebohr said they specialize can’t get that at a franchise.” of everything on the menu that every week,” she added. [email protected] | (864) 973-6301

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| OBITUARY | Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning star, dies at 89 Eileen TG Teeter APRIL 27, 2021 BY BROOKE LEFFERTS raise children in New York SALEM, S.C. — I ASSOCIATED PRESS with limited income, so was born on July 3, they moved the family to a 1951, and shared this MAPLEWOOD, N.J. century-old house in Mont- day with a twin sister, — Olympia Dukakis, the clair, a New Jersey suburb “Peg.” All five of my veteran stage and screen of New York. siblings with whom I actor whose flair for ma- Her Oscar victory kept shared the adventures ternal roles helped her win the motherly film roles of life are still living. an Oscar as Cher’s mother coming. She was Kirstie They are Moira Schorr, in the romantic comedy Alley’s mom in “Look John “Jack” Gallagher “Moonstruck,” has died. Who’s Talking” and its se- (Sara), Michael Galla- She was 89. quel “Look Who’s Talking gher (Arlene), Marga- Dukakis died Saturday Too,” the sardonic widow ret “Peg” McPherson morning in her home in in “Steel Magnolias” and (Bruce) and Joseph New York City, according the overbearing wife of Gallagher (Mary). We to Allison Levy, her agent Jack Lemmon (and mother are the children of at Innovative Artists. A of Ted Danson) in “Dad.” Margaret Mary Galla- cause of death was not im- Her recent projects in- gher and John A. Gal- mediately released, but her cluded the 2019 TV minise- lagher (both deceased). family said in a statement ries “Tales of the City” and Growing up, there was that she had been in failing the upcoming film “Not to never a dull moment in health for months. Forgot.” the house. Dukakis won her Oscar But the stage was her With the addition of through a surprising first love. nephews and nieces chain of circumstances, “My ambition wasn’t to throughout the years, beginning with author win the Oscar,” she com- the family tree has con- Nora Ephron’s recommen- mented after her “Moon- tinued to grow! I loved dation that she play Meryl struck” win. “It was to play them all so very much. Streep’s mother in the film the great parts.” I also leave behind version of Ephron’s book She accomplished that my stepson, Donald A. “Heartburn.” Dukakis got ASSOCIATED PRESS in such New York produc- Teeter, his wife, Starr, the role, but her scenes Actress Olympia Dukakis, winner of a Golden Globe for “Best Performance in a Sup- tions as Bertolt Brecht’s and our granddaughter, were cut from the film. To porting Role,” and Cher, winner of the “Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical or “Mother Courage and Isabella Brooke (age 7). make it up to her, director Comedy,” hold the awards they received for performances in the hit romantic comedy Her Children,” Eugene Most importantly, I Mike Nichols cast her in “Moonstruck” Jan. 24, 1988, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Dukakis, the veteran stage and O’Neill’s “Long Day’s leave behind my loving his hit play “Social Secu- screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother Journey into Night” and husband, Donald A. rity.” Director Norman in “Moonstruck,” has died. She was 89. Tennessee Williams’ “The Teeter. Don was my Jewison saw her in that Rose Tattoo.” “Rock” whom I could role and cast her in “Moon- her husband, actor Louis and at the Hospital for Con- cure her stage fright, she In 2000, she was on lean on through thick struck.” Zorich, said at the time. tagious Diseases in Boston. began working in summer Broadway in Martin and thin. He was my Dukakis won the Oscar “We kept the Oscar in the But the lure of the stock theaters. In 1960, Sherman’s one-actor play inspiration to keep for best supporting actress kitchen.” theater eventually led her she made her off-Broad- “Rose,” and received moving forward in life. and Cher took home the Dukakis, who was born to study drama at Boston way debut and two years a Drama Desk Award We were married and trophy for best actress. in Lowell, Massachusetts, University. later had a small part in nomination for the role of in love for 46 years. She referred to her 1988 had yearned to be an actor It was a shocking change, “The Aspern Papers” on an 80-year-old survivor of There will be no win as “the year of the Du- from an early age and had she told an interviewer in Broadway. the Warsaw Ghetto during funeral services. My kakii” because it was also hoped to study drama in 1988, noting that she had After three years with WWII. husband will scatter the year Massachusetts college. Her Greek immi- gone from the calm world a Boston regional theater, For two decades she ran my ashes at a future Gov. Michael Dukakis, her grant parents insisted she of science to one where stu- Dukakis moved to New the Whole Theater Com- date. In lieu of flowers, cousin, was the Democratic pursue a more practical dents routinely screamed York and married Zorich. pany in Montclair, New please donate to your Party’s presidential nomi- education, so she studied at the teachers. During their first years Jersey, specializing in favorite charity, or if nee. At the ceremony, she physical therapy at Boston “I thought they were all of marriage, acting jobs classic dramas. able, volunteer your held her Oscar high over University on a scholarship nuts,” she said. “It was were scarce, and Dukakis Zorich died in January time and efforts to help her head and called out: from the National Founda- wonderful.” worked as a bartender, 2018 at age 93. someone less fortunate “OK, Michael, let’s go!” tion for Infantile Paralysis. Her first graduate school waitress and other jobs. Dukakis is survived by than yourself. The pay- In 1989, her Oscar statu- After earning her bach- performance was a disas- She and Zorich had three her children Christina, back of volunteering is ette was stolen from Duka- elor’s degree, she worked ter, however, as she sat children — Christina, Stefan and Peter; her self-satisfaction, great kis’ New Jersey home. at an understaffed hospital wordless on the stage. Peter and Stefan. They brother Apollo Dukakis; friends of a “Kindred “We’re not pretentious,” in Marmet, West Virginia, After a teacher helped decided it was too hard to and four grandchildren. Spirit” and a never-ending warm and fuzzy feeling. Love to all, Eileen Elegant dancer, tor of the New York-based “Seven Brides for Seven his dance career in 1984. Dance Institute in 1976. P.S. Please pray for passionate educator institute. She said the Brothers” and “Carousel.” “I was almost 50, there The joy he took in provid- the caregivers of the Jacques d’Amboise dies dancer and teacher had But his real love was for were only a few roles left ing a dance education to world. died on Sunday at his the ballet stage, where he that I could do,” he said. “I kids who might otherwise (AP) — Jacques d’Amboi- New York City home from was known for iconic roles was waiting to go onstage, never have tried the art se, who combined classical complications of a stroke. like Balanchine’s “Apollo” and I suddenly thought, form — in schools, or for elegance with all-American He was surrounded by his and the Gershwin-scored ‘I don’t want to go on. 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In The Bleachers The shopping cart theory Marriage hanging Satan is a mighty prince

Dear Readers: Fess up. Do you always in the balance with hosts of demons do the right thing, even when no one is looking? I’m sure you do. This is called the Dear Annie: I have been married for at his command Shopping Cart Theory. When you’re done more than 30 years, and we have one grocery shopping, do you take the shop- teenage daughter who will be attending Question: I grew up hearing that ping cart back to either the store or the college in the fall. My husband and I the world was the devil’s kingdom, corral, even though you’re not required to? have lived like roommates for the last 10 but only in recent months have I There’s no bonus for doing it, and there’s years. We co-exist, raising our daughter come to see the truth of this view- no sanction for not doing it. as civilly as we can. point. If people were more aware of It’s a personality test of sorts. Most of us I have gone to counseling off and on the devil’s worldly power instead would take the one minute for years, trying to im- of thinking of him to return the cart, to help prove our relationship. as a cartoon char- out the store employees He has gone a handful of acter, wouldn’t it and keep the carts from times but is now refus- cause more people hitting cars. ing to go as he thinks to consider the Do you do other helpful there is nothing wrong truth of Scripture things that you don’t have with our relationship. that identifies him to do, when no one is look- We have no affection as the prince of this ing, that there’s no reward or intimacy toward one world? for, and also no punish- another whatsoever. — S.T. Bizarro HINTS ment for not doing? Let’s DEAR He has been retired for MY Answer: Satan try to do more of those! three years and has is a mighty prince FROM — Heloise ANNIE | several joint issues he ANSWER | with hosts of de- HELOISE | is dealing with, which mons at his com- TECH TALK TUESDAY ANNIE limits our activities BILLY mand, and he has HELOISE Heloise: Please address LANE together. He is very neg- GRAHAM set up his kingdom the widespread use of ative and picks at things on Earth. His power cellphones, particularly constantly. I work out and position are texting, while driving. This results in driv- of the home and do all the household revealed in the Holy Scriptures. ers being distracted from the task at hand: chores, cook, clean and take care of Confusion about the personality driving safely. my daughter’s needs. He only does of the devil has resulted in large One annoying aspect of this is those who yard maintenance, refusing to help me measure from the caricatures of sit at traffic lights after the light turns otherwise. him that became popular during green because they are staring at their Needless to say, I am frustrated, the Middle Ages. To allay their fear cellphone screen or tapping in a text mes- angry and lonely and not sure, after my of the devil, people tried to laugh at sage. This upsets other drivers and results daughter leaves, if this marriage will him and pictured him as a foolish, in wasted fuel. survive. grotesque creature with horns and — Francis W., Hickory, N.C. — Barely Hanging In There a long tail. They put a pitchfork in Frances, happy to address this bad habit. Dear Barely Hanging In There: his hand and a feeble-minded leer Readers, please put your phone away when You say that he is negative and picks on his face, and then proclaimed: you are driving. In some states it’s the law! at things constantly. However, I have “Who’s afraid of a ridiculous figure — Heloise to give it to you straight: Your letter is like this?” pretty negative and is picking at ev- The truth is that the devil is HOME AGAIN erything he does wrong. It sounds like a creature of intelligence and Cornered Dear Readers: Last week we talked both of you are playing a part in your resourcefulness. He was once a about the steps in buying a home. This frustration, anger and loneliness. sublime figure who decided to use week? The do’s and don’ts of credit usage Keep talking to a professional mar- his divine endowments for his when applying for a mortgage. riage therapist. If he refuses to go with own aims instead of God’s. His Do these things: you, then go for yourself. Being willing reasoning is brilliant, his plans in- • Keep all existing credit card accounts to own your part in your unhappiness genious, and his logic well-nigh ir- open. will be more freeing than you think. refutable. God’s mighty adversary • Keep your job. And use that freedom and clarity to is no bungling creature with horns • Stay current on all monthly payments. decide how you want your marriage and and tail -- he is a prince of lofty Don’t do these things: life to look, with or without him. stature, crafty and cunning, able to • Apply for any new credit cards. take advantage of every opportuni- • Max out credit cards. Dear Annie: Recently, my older sister ty that presents itself, and able to • Consolidate credit card debt. called me to say that she needed a place turn things to his own advantage. Check with your bank/credit union or to stay. We have had little to no contact He is unrelenting and cruel. The mortgage representative for more informa- before this. She said the home she had devil is not, however, all-powerful, tion on credit usage and buying a home. been renting was being sold. omniscient, or omnipresent. — Heloise I have opened my home to many who The devil has a plan and God were not family in the past and struggle has a plan, and each person must LINE TIME with saying no. However, I don’t think decide which plan to follow. Jesus Dear Readers: Most times, when there’s she has a plan for obtaining her own said, “Follow Me,” and those who a crisis we need to watch out. Here come place. She is not viewing this as a tem- flee the devil and turn to Jesus the scammers. Let’s look at one. The porary situation. Christ by faith will know His joy COVID vaccine is free, regardless of what I am charging her rent, but I value my and peace for eternity. insurance coverage you have, or even if space and privacy more than the extra The Flying McCoys you have no insurance. income. I am single. My children are (This column is based on the words You gotta wait your turn though. There adults and living in their own homes. and writings of the late Rev. Billy are people calling stating they can get you How do I tell my sister that this is a tem- Graham.) to the head of the line for $30. They can’t. porary situation and she needs a plan to Don’t fall for it. get her own place? | CROSSWORD ANSWERS | Never give out your name or banking — A Place of One’s Own info, including your credit card, to anyone Dear Place: The best way to address calling you on the phone. this matter with your sister is to be — Heloise honest from the beginning. The fact that you are aware that it’s been difficult for HELLO, IT’S ME you to say no in the past is a good start. Dear Heloise: When someone calls from Set clear expectations for everything. a business number I’m working with, I Remind yourself — and tell your sister always answer the phone, “Hello, this is — how much you value your space and Mary Smith.” That saves the caller from privacy at this stage of your life. Once having to ask to speak to me. Naturally, if I those expectations on timing, finances don’t recognize the phone number, I won’t and space are set and agreed on by both give out my name. of you, then you could help her find a — Mary S., via email place of her own.

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B4 THE JOURNAL | COMICS/PUZZLES | TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021

| ACES ON THE BRIDGE | THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek On today’s themed deal, we see an example where a Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, defender must cover when de- toto formform fourfour ordinaryordinary words.words. clarer takes a ruffing finesse. West does well to hit on @PlayJumble the club 10 lead against four NARDGPHEDT hearts, aiming to build tricks. Declarer takes East’s king with the ace (retaining a stop- per in case West gains the lead NRASL next) before advancing the PUNTI diamond jack, hoping to sneak a discard. However, West should reflect on declarer’s motives. GOPINEVTIRED South would not play this way

without the diamond queen, JUMBLE JUST app • Follow us on Twitter and the same can probably be said about the king, given that West holds the 10. There BSCAAU SWEASE Get the free is thus a distinct danger of the @PlayJumble Twitter the free JUST JUMBLE app • Follow us on Get actual position holding true. Now arrange the circled letters West should cover with the ©2021 Tribune Content Agency, LLC toto formform thethe surprisesurprise answer,answer, asas ace, or one of dummy’s club want a cover, low when you All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. losers could bite the dust. do not. The heart jack was a Declarer ruffs that and calls nice move as well, hoping to AnswerPrint your for the heart jack, again hop- convince East that South was answerhere: here: ing to slip past the ace in order finessing in the trump suit. (Answers(Answers tomorrow) tomorrow) to reach his diamond winners. Unfortunately for declarer, Jumbles: ELUDEDEPTH SNOWYINPUT PIGEONHIGHER SEESAWCAVORT Saturday’sYesterday’s But East sees that his only East had enough high cards Answer: TheHe’d stallion been in with charge the legat the cramp staircase had a company— chance is to find his partner to be sure his partner could CHARLEYfor years until HORSE he decided to — STEP DOWN with the club queen. He goes hold only 2 more points. Those in with the heart ace, cashes points needed to be in clubs the spade ace and returns a to provide the two missing club, defeating the game. tricks. Note that South tried his best to cloud the issue by advancing his lowest diamond honor. The general princi- B.C. ple is to lead high when you

ANSWER: Bid one no-trump rather than raising to two spades. You cannot show your hearts without vastly overstat- ing your strength, and a pass would be cowardly with a primary fit in partner’s suit and such great shape. A simple Blondie raise is played as constructive in two-over-one style, so maybe responding one no-trump will keep the opponents out and allow you to steal the board in a major.

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ACROSS 46 Christmas carol 12 Giants legend Manning 1 Wintertime wrap 47 Portable bed 13 “Are we there ___?” 6 Lose, as fur 49 Hindu doctrine 21 Droops 10 Heed 51 Negroni ingredient 22 It can set a college application 14 Brief appearance in a film 52 Tree substance apart Peanuts 15 Home of Machu Picchu 55 Unpredictable nature, and a 26 Russian Revolution figure 16 Plant, or a garden pest theme hint 27 Sharp quality 17 System overseer, for short 59 Religious ceremony 28 Like a doily 18 Dog food brand 61 Del Rey who sang “Young and 29 Lakers legend Shaquille 19 Prepare to publish Beautiful” 30 Norse god with two ravens 20 Concern for an advertising 62 Italian fashion house 32 Colorful aquarium fish team (see letters 3 to 6 in this 63 Imitates 33 Natural sleep aid? answer) 64 Flower that’s often purple 35 Otherwise 23 Raphael Warnock is one for 65 White wading bird 36 Needing a map Ga. 66 Need for a newborn 37 (Hey you!) 24 Country with the world’s larg- 67 Way to go? 38 Cartier-Bresson or Rousseau est mall: Abbr. 68 Common bugs 42 Add acrobatics to your dance 25 Functional routine, say 28 Part of a relay race DOWN 43 Vaping device, for short 29 “My bad!” 1 Signs of healing 48 How freelance work is often Hagar 31 Was in charge 2 Training group done 32 Not yet scheduled, briefly 3 Jordan’s capital 50 “___ things happen” 34 Forwards, as a message (... 3 4 Word that bookends “restrain” 51 Grind, as teeth to 6) 5 Dish served with special forks 52 Warning from a dog 37 Spot to look down from 6 Vindictiveness 53 Found the sum of 39 Gift upon arriving in Hawaii 7 Give an 54 Some H.S. exams 40 “Ouch!” audience to 56 Skating champion Lipinski 41 Took time for self-care, per- 8 Longtime columnist Bombeck 57 Not out of the game haps (... 6 to 9) 9 Rough encounters 58 Jason’s ship 44 Info on a 1040 form 10 Alpha : first :: ___ : last 59 Vied for a seat 45 ___ Lanka 11 Big punches 60 Hoppy brew, in brief

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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 THE JOURNAL B5

ASSOCIATED PRESS Puppet characters Purple Panda, left, and Donkey Hodie from the new series, “Donkey Hodie,” are inspired by characters in the original Fred Rogers TV show. The whimsical series for children ages 3-5 starts airing Monday and centers on the adventures of Donkey Hodie, an enthusiastic yellow donkey with a bright magenta mane. New kids’ TV

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B6 THE JOURNAL TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 Some folks just won’t take off their blinders Willie, rally wasn’t well publi- ment makes me do that ing requirements restrict Last week’s cized, from what I can I don’t want to. No more my movements and in- paper had a gather. I wasn’t aware required vaccines, period: fringe upon my freedom. whole section of of it until it was measles, mumps, rubella, I’m sure there are others Rep. Bill Sandif- too late for me to pox, COVID, nothing. No I can think of. I bet you er touting many Tell attend. Were those more vehicle insurance. can, too, Willie! bills the state “dignitaries” invit- No license plates. No Willie says: legislature had ed, or was the new more seatbelt laws — it’s I really wish that passed and sent guard at the party my life and my freedom! your well-placed sar- to the Senate level just setting No speed limits on roads, casm would hit home for “debate.” I Wi ie them up for pub- even neighborhoods — my with some of the people have heard this ll lic scrutiny? The car, my life — I can make who are prolonging the many times CALL 916-9749 cause was worthy, my own decisions as to spread of COVID-19 by over the years even if the motiva- what’s safe and what isn’t. not getting a simple — sending tions were questionable. No more pulling over for vaccination. But some things over for debate. Willie officers or ambulances in folks just won’t take off Many bills don’t get debat- says: Willie, pursuit. I was here first, their blinders. ed in the Senate and just That’s I’m what has been so it’s my road. You can go there to die. He men- what I’m here called over the years an get there when you get Hope your Tuesday’s tioned some areas having for. To give anti-vaxxer. Conserva- there. What else? Did I totally teriffic! to do with education. you “time” to tives, friends of mine have miss anything? Oh yeah, Willie But there are two things express your called me many things ... while we’re at it, you guys teachers in South Caroli- views. It’s tree-hugger, liberal, com- don’t want to wear masks COMMENTS ARE not intended na have been complaining true that mie. Turns out, all it took in restaurants? I don’t, ei- to reflect views of The Journal’s about for years that he when a bill was politicizing some- ther. I don’t want to wear management or staff and are the did not mention. South passes the thing for the conserva- anything. I’ve conformed opinions of readers submitting Carolina teachers contin- state House tives to see things my way. long enough. Starting them. The Journal makes no ue to be paid less than our of Representatives, Now who doesn’t want to today, I want us all to be guarantee of their accuracy. As for neighboring states, and it’s still only “half be forced to take a vaccine able to go out in public in answers, ol’ Willie does his best to we have too many extra approved.” It has to or produce a card on de- our birthday suits. Cloth- get it right. requirements placed on us be passed by the state mand that says they did? that originate from, yes, Senate and then signed Conservatives. Not libs. you guessed it, the South by the governor. There So now I’m calling on all Carolina Legislature and are no guarantees that’s my conservative friends “debated” and passed gonna happen. I did find shouldn’t be in office. to take this momentum MOTHER’S by the Senate. Bring us a ranking comparing Willie says: and help me remove all these two items, and they teacher pay based on The “Back the Blue” the things the govern- DAY GIFTS run for the fences. Their 2019 figures. South Car- standard response when olina ranked 42nd. pushed on this is that they will introduce a bill, Willie, sponsor some bill to try It’s a disgrace how few Connecting and make us feel happy city and county leaders and go away. Don’t get me and elected officials and wrong — Mr. Sandifer has attended the recent Back some good ideas, but may- the Blue event. Where be next time he touts all were the administrators, Caring his bills, he will include mayors and councilmen FREE Earrings teacher pay and the extra who should set the exam- ASSISTED LIVING • RESIDENT CARE with $50 purchase responsibilities they’ve ple? This wasn’t about MEMORY CARE • RESPITE STAY while supplies last placed on us. Then maybe politics. If they don’t have A Senior Living we wouldn’t have such a the maturity to put theirs • No Long Term Lease or Rental Agreement Community with teacher shortage. Thank aside to support our law • Competitors Special: 10% Off Your Current Rate Personalized you for your time, Willie. enforcement, then they Support Tailored We are now allowing indoor visitation to Meet Your as allowed by DHEC. Got a new driver? Needs. Find a safe, reliable vehicle in the Classifieds 115 Gillespie Road in Seneca • (864) 882-0783 • theresidencesofsc.com WOMEN’S CLOTHING • ACCESSORIES • GIFTS The Journal Accepting Applications. Must be COVID19 tested negative. 115 N. Townville Street, Seneca • 864.810.1436 • shopdearrosie.com

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Beamer Late Friday, the Game- after a cocks got a pledge from conver- safety Tyrese Ross (6-2, sation 181) — a Washington FROM THE with State transfer — while RECRUITING him and linebacker Donovan TRAIL | other Westmoreland (6-2, coaches 195) of Griffin, Ga., Friday, announced a decom- PHIL includ- mitment from Georgia KORNBLUT ing before committing to the defen- Gamecocks on Monday. sive coordinator Clayton Westmoreland had White and secondary committed to the Bull- coach Torrian Gray. He dogs on Jan. 22 as part chose the Gamecocks over of what has become the North Carolina and UCF. nation’s top-ranked re- “It came down to a cruiting class. But South couple of schools,” Ross Carolina defensive ends said. “Coach White coach Mike Peterson, and the rest of the staff who had offered West- emphasized how much moreland in September they wanted me and while Will Muschamp the need for me. I also was the Gamecocks’ head talked to coach Gray and coach, stayed locked in coach Beamer. They all COURTESY OF THE ACC and was able to turn him. reached out just to say Clemson’s Davis Sharpe celebrates with teammate Caden Grice afer hitting a three-run home run against Louisville “Georgia wasn’t how excited they were to on Sunday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson. keeping in touch with have me, and I commit- me that much. We were ted on the spot.” just separating,” West- Ross is regarded as a moreland said. “South hard-hitting safety. He Carolina, (head coach played in only one game Shane Beamer), coach in 2020, starting and Peterson, coach (Jimmy) recording two tackles Back on track Lindsey, all of those against Oregon. In 2019, were keeping in touch he played in all 13 games with me every day, and had 33 tackles and Tigers picking up steam after slow start having conversations one forced fumble. and checking on me. The Gamecocks cer- BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY great ballclub in Louisville,” Clem- year, and he just had a monster The bond grew strong, tainly have needs in the THE JOURNAL son head coach Monte Lee said. weekend for us,” Lee said of Grice. and coach Lindsey and secondary in both depth “That’s a testament to how good “You’re just seeing a guy that’s be- coach Peterson know my and talent. Ross knows CLEMSON — The Clemson base- Louisville is, that they’ve never coming not just a guy with power, former coaches at Griffin there are opportunities ball team has had a bumpy season, been swept. So we just challenged but a true professional hitter. High. It was only right. I for him there, but he but after two consecutive sweeps our guys to make history today.” “Caden is certainly having a saw the consistency, and doesn’t want anything over the past two weekends, it Even as Clemson (21-18, 15-12 year to remember as a true fresh- it opened my eyes a lot.” handed to him. seems like the Tigers are righting ACC) struggled earlier in the sea- man. He’s just having a great Westmoreland also “I’m a type of guy who the ship. son, freshman Caden Grice had season. Caden’s still a freshman, has offers from Georgia wants to earn your trust The Tigers busted out of a sev- been a bright spot in the lineup. and I’m excited to see him mature Tech, Illinois, Louis- and your loyalty. I’m not en-game losing streak in emphatic Saying he was still a bright spot and grow as he gets older.” ville, Akron, Syracuse, looking for anybody to fashion, sweeping Wake Forest over the weekend would be an “I just wanted to lock in and help Troy, Mississippi State, butter me up,” Ross said. two weeks ago. They one-upped understatement, as he went 9-for- my team win the game,” Grice Tennessee, Maryland, “I just want to be a part themselves this weekend, earning 13 at the plate while hitting four added. “I think it all goes back to North Carolina and Cen- of the family. However, I a three-game sweep over then-No. home runs in the series, includ- my approach. I’ve been working tral Florida. He’s rated can do that at any posi- 4 Louisville at Doug Kingsmore ing three in the series opener on really hard with my coaches, and a three-star prospect in tion, and that’s what I’m Stadium. Friday. I’m going to try to keep it up.” the 247Sports composite willing to do.” With the Tigers’ 15-5 win over He was named the ACC Player of It wasn’t just Grice doing the and is ranked the No. 30 the Cardinals on Sunday, they the Week — as well as one of Colle- damage, as Clemson accumulated outside linebacker pros- PHIL KORNBLUT is a Colum- became the first team to sweep giate Baseball’s national players of 31 runs this weekend while giving pect nationally. bia-based recruiting analyst and Louisville in a three-game series the week — on Monday. It was his up only 12. Lee credited adjust- Last season, Westmore- a six-time recipient of the South since it joined the ACC in 2015. second time earning the confer- ments made by his staff and play- land had 84 tackles with Carolina Sportscaster of the Year “This is just a great day for our ence’s weekly honor this season. 24 tackles for loss and 12 award. Read his full column at club. We found a way to sweep a “He’s been a monster for us all SEE TIGERS, PAGE C3 sacks. Westmoreland is upstatetoday.com.

‘Football City, USA’ killings raise sport safety concerns BY MICHELLE LIU ebrated on the county player affected his mental frame what happened to ASSOCIATED PRESS tourism website, is ac- health. A probe of his the many young players cused of killing Dr. Robert brain was ordered to see still in the game. ROCK HILL — Any Lesslie, his wife, their two whether he had chronic Rock Hill is renowned visitor to Rock Hill, South grandchildren and two traumatic encephalop- for bringing up aspiring Carolina, soon learns air conditioning techni- athy, or CTE, a possibly players through small fry that “Football City, USA” cians at the doctor’s home degenerative disease that teams and catapulting basks in the glory of the before killing himself has been shown to cause them into the pros. At dozens of youth leaguers last month. Investigators violent mood swings and least 37 athletes from the who have gone on to win haven’t said what might other cognitive disorders city’s three public high college championships have prompted the deadly in some athletes. schools have played in the and land coveted NFL attack. Adams, 32, played in 78 NFL, according to a list contracts. His father, Alonzo Ad- NFL games over six sea- maintained by one of the Competitive football ams, told WCNC-TV that sons for six teams — San coaches that goes back is so essential to the city “he was a good kid, and I Francisco, New England, to the 50s. Current pros of 75,000 that a longtime think the football messed Seattle, Oakland and the include New England Pa- high school coach can’t him up.” And his sister, New York Jets before triots cornerback Stephon even pause to watch a Lauren Adams, told USA retiring with Atlanta in Gilmore and No. 1 over- nearby middle school Today that her brother’s 2015. He suffered a severe all draft pick Jadeveon game, lest he be accused “mental health degraded ankle injury as a rookie Clowney, who signed with of recruiting. But in fast and terribly bad” in with the 49ers, and was the Cleveland Browns this the aftermath of a mass recent years, leaving him recorded as having two offseason. shooting by a popular with “extremely con- concussions with the But awareness is grow- homegrown player whose cerning” signs of mental Raiders. ing nationwide among family blamed football for illness, including an There may never be a parents, players and his troubles, some parents escalating temper. definitive link between spectators about the po- and coaches are facing People who knew the his concussions and the tentially lasting impacts tough questions about Rock Hill High graduate act of deadly violence this of sports concussions, and the role the sport plays in as a kind and mild-man- month. But in the after- that includes Rock Hill. children’s lives. nered young man are math, some leaders in the Ed Paat, who runs a ASSOCIATED PRESS Phillip Adams, whose wondering if head in- city’s football community Philip Adams runs during a Seattle Seahawks camp prac- NFL career is still cel- juries he suffered as a are reflecting on how to SEE CONCUSSIONS, PAGE C3 tice on July 30, 2014, in Renton, Wash.

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Flora, first round Lap length: 1.5 miles April 18 — TOYOTA OWNERS 400 World Championship Par Scores to alternate training site. of Class 4A playoffs, 7 p.m. (Start position in parentheses) (Alex Bowman) Sunday Monday TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to Boys’ Tennis 1. (1. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 267 April 25 — GEICO 500 (Brad At Sentosa Golf Club - Tanjong Ottawa 2, Winnipeg 1 terms with RHP Rafael Ohashi on a Lower Richland at Daniel, first laps, 59 points. Keselowski) Course Boston 3, New Jersey 0 minor league contract. round of Class 3A playoffs, 5 p.m. 2. (4) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 267, 40. May 2 — Buschy McBusch Race 400 Singapore Buffalo 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 National League 3. (1) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 267, 48. (Kyle Busch) Purse: $1.6 million Carolina 5, Chicago 2 Seneca at Mid-Carolina, first ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — 4. (5) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 267, 33. May 9 — Goodyear 400, Darlington Yardage: 6,772; Par: 72 Nashville 4, Columbus 3, OT round of Class 3A playoffs, 5 p.m. Optioned CF Nick Heath and LF 5. (17) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 267, May 16 — Drydene 400, Dover, Del. Final (Top 20 and ties) Montreal 3, Toronto 2, OT Andrew Young to Reno (Triple-A Girls’ Soccer 43. May 23 — EchoPark Texas Grand Hyo Joo Kim, $240,000 Washington 6, N.Y. Rangers 3 West). Activated CF Tim Locastro and Chester at Daniel, first round of 6. (15) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 267, Prix, Austin, Texas 67-68-72-64 — 271 -17 Philadelphia 7, Pittsburgh 2 1B Christian Walker from the 10-day Class 3A playoffs, 6 p.m. 35. May 30 — Coca-Cola 600, Concord, Hannah Green, $149,262 Florida 5, Dallas 4, OT IL. West-Oak at Mid-Carolina, first 7. (11) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet, 267, N.C. 71-66-66-69 — 272 -16 Anaheim at St. Louis, late CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned RHP round of Class 3A playoffs, 6 p.m. 41. Patty Tavatanakit, $86,487 Vegas at Minnesota, late Keegan Thompson to alternate training Softball 8. (16) Chris Buescher, Ford, 267, 29. BASKETBALL 70-70-68-65 — 273 -15 Edmonton at Vancouver, late site. Activated LF Joc Pederson from 9. (2) William Byron, Chevrolet, 267, n NBA Glance Inbee Park, $86,487 Los Angeles at Arizona, late Walhalla at West-Oak, 6 p.m. the 10-day IL. 34. EASTERN CONFERENCE 64-69-70-70 — 273 -15 Colorado at San Jose, late COLORADO ROCKIES — Named 10. (6) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 267, Atlantic Division Xiyu Lin, $86,487 Tuesday Bill Schmidt interim general manag- | | 27. W L Pct GB 67-68-67-71 — 273 -15 Boston at New Jersey, 7 p.m. er. Placed RHP Carlos Estevez on ON THE RADIO 11. (21) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, x-Philadelphia 43 21 .672 — So Yeon Ryu, $55,161 Chicago at Carolina, 7 p.m. the 10-day IL retroactive to April 30. 267, 26. x-Brooklyn 43 22 .662 ½ 67-69-70-70 — 276 -12 N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Recalled OF Sam Hilliard from alter- Today 12. (20) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267, New York 36 28 .563 7 Carlota Ciganda, $39,022 Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. nate training site. MAJOR LEAGUE 35. Boston 34 31 .523 9½ 69-67-73-68 — 277 -11 Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — BASEBALL 13. (3) Michael McDowell, Ford, 267, Toronto 27 38 .415 16½ In Gee Chun, $39,022 Claimed RHP Phil Bickford off waivers 7:05 p.m. 24. Southeast Division 71-69-66-71 — 277 -11 SOCCER from Milwaukee. Designated LHP Mike n WCON 99.3 FM — Atlanta at 14. (24) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, W L Pct GB Lydia Ko, $39,022 MLS Glance Kickman for assignment. Washington 267, 23. Atlanta 35 30 .538 — 69-68-69-71 — 277 -11 Eastern Conference MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned 15. (28) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 267, Miami 35 30 .538 — Gaby Lopez, $39,022 W L T Pts GF GA 1B Keston Hiura and LF Tyrone Taylor 22. Charlotte 31 33 .484 3½ 68-71-65-73 — 277 -11 New England 2 0 1 7 5 3 to alternate training site. Activated LF | SPORTS ON TV | 16. (14) Ryan Newman, Ford, 267, 21. Washington 30 35 .462 5 Madelene Sagstrom, $30,644 N.Y. City FC 2 1 0 6 8 2 Christian Yelich and CF Lorenzo Cain 17. (29) Joey Logano, Ford, 267, 20. Orlando 21 44 .323 14 69-70-68-71 — 278 -10 Orlando City 1 0 2 5 4 1 from the 10-day IL. Today 18. (25) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, Central Division Brittany Altomare, $27,702 Montreal 1 0 2 5 6 4 NEW YORK METS — Recalled LHP COLLEGE BASEBALL 267, 19. W L Pct GB 68-71-72-68 — 279 -9 Atlanta 1 1 1 4 4 3 Joey Lucchesi from alternate training 3 p.m. 19. (32) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 267, Milwaukee 40 24 .625 — Amy Yang, $27,702 Inter Miami CF 1 1 1 4 4 4 site. Optioned LHP Daniel Zamora ACCN — Liberty at Wake Forest 37. Indiana 30 34 .469 10 68-69-70-72 — 279 -9 New York 1 2 0 3 5 5 to alternate training site. Placed INF 6 p.m. 20. (19) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 267, 17. Chicago 26 38 .406 14 Megan Khang, $24,434 D.C. United 1 2 0 3 3 6 J.D. Davis on the 10-day IL retroac- ACCN — Campbell at North 21. (7) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 267, 24. Cleveland 21 43 .328 19 72-69-71-68 — 280 -8 Nashville 0 0 3 3 4 4 tive to May 2. Recalled RHP Trevor Carolina 22. (38) Austin Cindric, Ford, 267, 0. Detroit 19 46 .292 21½ Celine Boutier, $24,434 Columbus 0 0 2 2 0 0 Hildenberger from alternate training 7 p.m. 23. (22) Anthony Alfredo, Ford, 266, WESTERN CONFERENCE 73-69-69-69 — 280 -8 Toronto FC 0 1 1 1 4 6 site. ESPNU — Vanderbilt at Louisville 14. Southwest Division Moriya Jutanugarn, $22,391 Philadelphia 0 2 1 1 1 4 PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Activated SECN — UAB at Auburn 24. (10) Cole Custer, Ford, 266, 13. W L Pct GB 71-70-69-71 — 281 -7 Chicago 0 2 1 1 3 7 RHP Michael Feliz from the 10-day IL. DIVING 25. (27) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, 266, Dallas 36 28 .563 — Angela Stanford, $19,940 Cincinnati 0 2 1 1 2 10 Optioned RHP Sean Poppen to alter- 12. Memphis 32 31 .508 3½ 74-70-68-70 — 282 -6 Western Conference 11:30 p.m. nate training site. 26. (13) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 266, San Antonio 31 32 .492 4½ Amy Olson, $19,940 W L T Pts GF GA NBCSN — FINA: World Cup, ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Activated 11. New Orleans 29 35 .453 7 71-70-68-73 — 282 -6 Seattle 2 0 1 7 8 1 Tokyo (taped) RHP Adam Wainwright from the 27. (26) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet, 265, Houston 16 49 .246 20½ Gerina Piller, $19,940 San Jose 2 1 0 6 8 4 12:30 a.m. COVID-19 IL. Optioned Austin Dean to 10. Northwest Division 72-67-70-73 — 282 -6 Real Salt Lake 2 0 0 6 5 2 NBCSN — FINA: World Cup, Memphis (Triple-A Southeast). 28. (8) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 265, W L Pct GB Sophia Popov, $19,940 Austin 2 1 0 6 4 3 Tokyo (taped) Atlantic League 12. x-Utah 46 18 .719 — 67-70-71-74 — 282 -6 LA Galaxy 2 1 0 6 6 7 LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed OF MLB BASEBALL 29. (18) Aric Almirola, Ford, 264, 8. Denver 43 21 .672 3 Los Angeles FC 1 0 2 5 4 2 7 p.m. Daniel Fields. 30. (31) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 263, Portland 36 28 .563 10 LOCAL GOLF FC Dallas 1 1 1 4 5 4 BSSE — Atlanta at Washington Frontier League 0. Oklahoma City 21 44 .323 25½ n Keowee Key Ladies 18-Hole Houston 1 1 1 4 4 4 ESPN — Houston at NY Yankees JOLIET SLAMMERS — Signed RHP 31. (30) BJ McLeod, Ford, 260, 0. Minnesota 20 45 .308 26½ League Results Vancouver 1 1 1 4 3 3 Gerald Bautista. NBA BASKETBALL 32. (12) Ryan Preece, Chevrolet, acci- Pacific Division Individual Net and Gross Sport. Kan. City 1 1 1 4 4 5 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — 7:30 p.m. dent, 259, 5. W L Pct GB April 22 Colorado 1 1 1 4 2 3 Signed RHP Garrett Westberg. TNT — Brooklyn at Milwaukee 33. (36) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, x-Phoenix 46 18 .719 — Individual gross Portland 1 2 0 3 3 6 WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — 10 p.m. 259, 0. x-L.A. Clippers 43 22 .662 3½ 1st — Pam Miller (+14) Minnesota United 0 3 0 0 1 7 Signed INF Jack Strunc. TNT — Toronto at LA Clippers 34. (23) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, L.A. Lakers 36 28 .563 10 2nd — Connie Norwood (+15) NOTE: Three points for victory, one BASKETBALL NHL HOCKEY Chevrolet, accident, 258, 3. Golden State 32 32 .500 14 Individual net point for tie. National Basketball Association 7 p.m. 35. (35) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 258, 0. Sacramento 27 37 .422 19 Overall — Pam Miller (-4) BROOKLYN NETS — Signed G Mike NBCSN — Pittsburgh at Phila- 36. (33) Cody Ware, Chevrolet, 257, 0. x-clinched playoff spot 1st — Bonnie Bachman (+1) Saturday James to a 10-day contract. delphia 37. (34) Quin Houff, Chevrolet, 256, 1. 2nd — Marguerite Baker (+1) New York 2, Chicago 0 NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed G SOCCER (MEN’S) 38. (39) Matt Mills, Ford, 255, 0. Monday Real Salt Lake 3, Sporting Kansas Jared Harper to a two-way contract. 3 p.m. 39. (37) Josh Bilicki, Ford, 250, 1. Orlando 119, Detroit 112 Two Best Net Except T&F City 1 Women’s National Basketball CBSSN — UEFA Champions Washington 154, Indiana 141 April 27 Columbus 0, Montreal 0, tie Association League: Paris Saint-Germain at Race Statistics Golden State at New Orleans, late Flight 1 Los Angeles FC 1, Houston 1, tie WASHINGTON MYSTICS — Waived Manchester City, Semifinal Leg 2 Average Speed of Race Winner: Portland at Atlanta, late 1st — Bonnie Bachman, Eva Gouge, New England 2, Atlanta 1 G Blanca Millan. Suspended Klara 8 p.m. 129.649 mph. New York at Memphis, late Sue Engler, Margaret Eldridge (-8) Orlando City 3, Cincinnati 0 Lundquist for the 2021 season. FS1 — CONCACAF Champions Time of Race: 3 hours, 5 minutes, 21 Philadelphia at Chicago, late 2nd — Robin Massey, Marie Bauer, New York City FC 2, Philadelphia 0 FOOTBALL League: Atlanta United at Phila- seconds. Denver at L.A. Lakers, late Nancy Thompson, Eileen Edmondson Austin 1, Minnesota 0 National Football League delphia Union, Quarterfinal Leg 2 Margin of Victory: 0.336 seconds. San Antonio at Utah, late (-5) FC Dallas 4, Portland 1 ATLANTA FALCONS — Exercised 10 p.m. Caution Flags: 7 for 36 laps. Tuesday Flight 2 San Jose 4, D.C. United 1 fifth-year option on WR Calvin FS1 — CONCACAF Champions Lead Changes: 18 among 6 drivers. Charlotte at Detroit, 7 p.m. 1st — Marla Queen, Phyllis Raver, Sunday Ridley. Declined fifth-year option on League: Toronto FC at Cruz Azul, Lap Leaders: B.Keselowski 0-63; Phoenix at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Lynn Carlson, Stephanie Hill (-4) Miami 0, Nashville 0, tie TE Hayden Hurst. Signed QB A.J. Quarterfinal Leg 2 K.Larson 64; B.Keselowski 65-73; Brooklyn at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. 2nd — Cindy Bailey, Mary Ann Seattle 3, LA Galaxy 0 McCarron. Agreed to terms with OLs K.Larson 74-76; Ky.Busch 77-83; Dallas at Miami, 8 p.m. Gilligan, Jennifer Rowe, Caroline Colorado 1, Vancouver 0 SURFING Jack Batho, Bryce Hargrove, Ryan 10 p.m. K.Larson 84-121; R.Stenhouse 122- Golden State at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Foster (-3) Friday Neuzil, Joe Sculthorpe and Kion FS2 — WSL Championship Tour: 144; K.Larson 145-162; Ky.Busch 163; Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. San Jose at Real Salt Lake, 9:30 p.m. Smith, DL Zac Dawe, LBs Dorian The Namaqualand Pro, Northern K.Larson 164-167; Ky.Busch 168; Toronto at L.A. Clippers, 10 p.m. Two Best Net, Throw Out n Etheridge, Eli Howard, Kobe Jones, Cape, South Africa K.Larson 169-212; C.Buescher 213- Nos. 8 and 14 NWSL Challenge Cup Glance 225; K.Larson 226-230; D.Hamlin 231; GOLF April 29 EAST Alani Pututau and Errol Thompson, QB TENNIS n Feleipe Franks, RBs Javian Hawkins 5 a.m. K.Larson 232-236; D.Hamlin 237-242; PGA Tour — Valspar 1st — Marguerite Baker, Janine GP W D L GF GA Pts K.Larson 243-256; Ky.Busch 257-267 Championship Par Scores Hatfield, Debra Bentzel, Mary Ann Gotham FC 4 2 2 0 5 3 8 and Caleb Huntley, Ss Dwayne TENNIS — Madrid-ATP/WTA, Johnson and JR Pace, CB Marcus Early Rounds Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Sunday Gilligan (-10) North Carolina 4 2 1 1 9 8 7 Led, Laps Led): K.Larson, 9 times At Innisbrook Resort - Cooperhead Orlando 4 1 2 1 3 3 5 Murphy, WRs Antonio Nunn and Austin 6 a.m. Trammell and TE John Raine. TENNIS — Madrid-ATP/WTA, for 132 laps; B.Keselowski, 2 times Course HOCKEY Washington 4 1 1 2 3 4 4 n BUFFALO BILLS — Exercised fifth Early Rounds for 72 laps; R.Stenhouse, 1 time for Palm Harbor, Fla. NHL Glance Louisville 4 0 2 2 4 6 2 23 laps; Ky.Busch, 4 times for 20 Purse: $6.9 million East Division WEST year-option on QB Josh Allen and LB 5 a.m. (Wednesday) Tremaine Edmunds. TENNIS — Madrid-ATP/WTA, laps; C.Buescher, 1 time for 13 laps; Yardage: 7,340; Par: 71 GP W L OT Pts GF GA GP W D L GF GA Pts CHICAGO BEARS — Released OT WTA Quarterfinals, ATP Early D.Hamlin, 2 times for 7 laps. Final (Top 20 and ties) x-Washington 52 33 14 5 71 181 155 Portland 4 3 1 0 6 2 10 Charles Leno. Rounds Sam Burns (500), $1,242,000 x-Pittsburgh 53 34 16 3 71 180 149 Houston 4 1 3 0 4 2 6 CLEVELAND BROWNS — Agreed 6 a.m. (Wednesday) Wins 67-63-69-68 — 267 -17 x-Boston 51 31 14 6 68 153 123 OL Reign 3 1 1 1 3 4 4 to terms with RB Tre Harbison, DE TENNIS — Madrid-ATP/WTA, M.Truex, 2; W.Byron, 1; J.Logano, Keegan Bradley (300), $752,100 x-Islanders 52 31 16 5 67 145 118 Chicago 4 0 2 2 3 5 2 Romeo McKnight, CBs Emmanuel WTA Quarterfinals, ATP Early 1; R.Blaney, 1; B.Keselowski, 1; 64-66-69-71 — 270 -14 N.Y. Rangers 53 26 21 6 58 170 145 Kansas City 3 0 1 2 3 6 1 Rugamba and Kiondre Thomas and Rounds K.Larson, 1; Ky.Busch, 1; C.Bell, 1; Viktor Hovland (163), $407,100 Philadelphia 52 23 22 7 53 151 188 M.McDowell, 1; A.Bowman, 1. 69-69-68-65 — 271 -13 New Jersey 52 17 28 7 41 136 181 Saturday DT Marvin Wilson. Signed DT Malik Cameron Tringale (163), $407,100 Buffalo 53 14 32 7 35 130 187 Orlando 0, North Carolina 0 McDowell. | BRIEFLY | Top 16 in Points 69-67-67-68 — 271 -13 Central Division Sunday DENVER BRONCOS — Released QB 1. D.Hamlin, 481; 2. M.Truex, 394; 3. Abraham Ancer (110), $282,900 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Louisville 0, Gotham FC 0 Jeff Driskel. Signed TE Eric Saubert. Falcons pick up fifth- W.Byron, 385; 4. J.Logano, 373; 5. 67-70-66-69 — 272 -12 x-Carolina 52 35 10 7 77 171 123 Portland 1, Houston 1 GREEN BAY PACKERS — Agreed R.Blaney, 370; 6. B.Keselowski, 366; Max Homa (95), $241,500 x-Florida 54 35 14 5 75 180 152 Monday to terms with OLs Jacob Capra, Coy year option for WR 7. C.Elliott, 349; 8. K.Harvick, 348; 66-68-66-74 — 274 -10 x-Tampa Bay 52 35 14 3 73 172 131 OL Reign at Kansas City, late Cronk and John Dietzen, WR Bailey Calvin Ridley 9. K.Larson, 337; 10. Ky.Busch, 330; Vaughn Taylor (95), $241,500 Nashville 53 29 22 2 60 146 149 Gaither, DL Jack Heflin, LB Carlo 11. A.Dillon, 295; 12. C.Bell, 292; 13. 70-67-69-68 — 274 -10 Dallas 52 21 17 14 56 144 138 TRANSACTIONS Kemp and S Christian Uphoff. M.McDowell, 268; 14. A.Bowman, Troy Merritt (80), $201,825 Chicago 52 22 24 6 50 148 172 n Monday’s Sports Transactions INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed TE FLOWERY 260; 15. C.Buescher, 258; 16. 68-69-68-70 — 275 -9 Detroit 54 18 27 9 45 118 164 BASEBALL Mo Alie-Cox to his free agent tender. BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — M.DiBenedetto, 250. Joaquin Niemann (80), $201,825 Columbus 53 16 25 12 44 126 176 Major League Baseball Released RB Paul Perkins. The Atlanta Falcons 68-68-67-72 — 275 -9 West Division MLB — Suspended Miami RHP Paul JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — n Declined fifth-year option on DL Taven have picked up receiv- NASCAR Cup Series — Schedule Louis Oosthuizen (80), $201,825 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Campbell 80 games without pay for and Winners 73-67-66-69 — 275 -9 x-Vegas 50 36 12 2 74 168 110 testing positive for a performance-en- Bryan. er Calvin Ridley’s fifth- Feb. 9 — Busch Clash at DAYTONA Brandt Snedeker (68), $167,325 x-Colorado 49 33 12 4 70 171 120 hancing substance. LOS ANGELES RAMS — Signed CB year option, meaning (Kyle Busch) 69-69-67-71 — 276 -8 x-Minnesota 50 32 14 4 68 162 135 American League Brontae Harris. he will make $11.1 Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Camilo Villegas (68), $167,325 St. Louis 49 23 19 7 53 147 154 BOSTON RED SOX — Claimed RHP MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Declined million in 2022 and be Duel 1 at DAYTONA (Aric Almirola) 71-68-69-68 — 276 -8 Arizona 52 22 24 6 50 139 163 Brandon Brennan off waivers from fifth-year option on CB Mike Hughes. Feb. 11 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Bronson Burgoon (55), $127,305 San Jose 51 20 26 5 45 138 176 Seattle and optioned him to Worcester NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — in line for a long-term Duel 2 at DAYTONA (Austin Dillon) 71-68-68-70 — 277 -7 Los Angeles 49 19 24 6 44 130 147 (Triple-A Northeast). Placed RHP Ryan Exercised fifth-year option on OL deal. Feb. 14 — DAYTONA 500 (Michael Jason Kokrak (55), $127,305 Anaheim 52 16 29 7 39 116 166 Brasier on the 60-day IL. Isaiah Wynn. The Falcons made McDowell) 67-69-70-71 — 277 -7 North Division CLEVELAND INDIANS — Recalled CF NEW YORK JETS — Released DE the expected move on Feb. 21 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 At Hank Lebioda (55), $127,305 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Harold Ramirez from alternate training John Daka. DAYTONA (Christopher Bell) 66-69-71-71 — 277 -7 x-Toronto 52 33 13 6 72 174 136 site. Activated RF Franmil Reyes from PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Declined Monday, the deadline Feb. 28 — Dixie Vodka 400 (William Justin Thomas (55), $127,305 Edmonton 49 30 17 2 62 158 131 the paternity list. Optioned RF Daniel fifth-year option on S Terrell Edmunds. for teams to announce Byron) 69-71-67-70 — 277 -7 Winnipeg 51 27 21 3 57 154 145 Johnson and LHP Kyle Nelson to alter- Signed CB DeMarkus Acy. Waived TE their decision on first- March 7 — Pennzoil 400 presented by Bubba Watson (55), $127,305 Montreal 51 24 18 9 57 148 147 nate training site. Charles Jones and P Corlis Waitman. round picks from the Jiffy Lube (Kyle Larson) 70-67-68-72 — 277 -7 Calgary 50 22 25 3 47 132 144 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Declined March 14 — Instacart 500 (Martin Charley Hoffman (47), $98,325 Ottawa 52 20 27 5 45 143 178 RHP Jake Newberry to alternate train- fifth-year option on RB Rashaad 2018 draft. Truex Jr) 68-66-70-74 — 278 -6 Vancouver 45 19 23 3 41 119 147 ing site. Selected the contract of LHP Penny.

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Braves put catchers Snitker expects d’Ar- Travis d’Arnaud, Alex naud to return before the Jackson on IL season ends. What’s new as minor leagues return in 2021? Jackson, who replaced DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — d’Arnaud in the game, BY JAKE SEINER short-season leagues The Atlanta Braves put went on the 10-day IL ASSOCIATED PRESS were eliminated, as were catchers Travis d’Arnaud with a strained left ham- several full-season affili- and Alex Jackson on the string. NEW YORK — They’ve ates, to take 40 clubs out injured list Sunday. Catcher William Contre- waited for the Wahoos, of the equation. D’Arnaud was placed on ras — who made his major stood by for the Sod the 60-day IL with a torn league debut last season Poodles, bided their time ON THE FIELD ligament in his left thumb — was recalled from the for the Biscuits or Trash The minors will be a after getting hurt on a tag Braves’ alternate site and Pandas. testing ground for sev- play at the plate in the started Sunday against After more than a year eral rules experiments sixth inning of Saturday the Blue Jays. Catcher Jeff of uncertainty and empty MLB is considering, night’s game against Mathis had his contract ballparks, fans in minor including an automated Toronto. purchased from alternate league cities are finally strike zone, restrictions Atlanta manager Brian site. getting baseball back. on defensive positioning Snitker said after the D’Arnaud has a .220 “Small town baseball, and larger bases. Braves lost 7-2 to Toronto batting average with two it’s the fabric of the United that d’Arnaud is being set homers and 11 RBIs in 23 States,” Brooklyn Cyclones ON THE ROSTER for surgery sometime in games. Jackson was 1 for manager Ed Blankmeyer At least 1,000 roster the next few days. 23 (.043) in 10 games. said. “It’s a culture.” spots were eliminated Minor league teams when MLB contracted across the country are 40 clubs, but those that set to open their seasons ASSOCIATED PRESS remain are at least getting | MLB STANDINGS | today, returning baseball Minor league teams across the country are set to open a pay raise. MLB decided to communities denied their seasons today. prior to the pandemic to American League the old national pastime boost minor league wages during the coronavirus rules that could improve course, is that MLB con- between 38% and 72% — a EAST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away pandemic. Capacities will pace of play or reduce tracted the minors from bump introduced three Boston 17 12 .586 _ _ 5-5 L-2 8-8 9-4 differ by jurisdiction, player injuries. 160 affiliates to 120. years after MLB success- Toronto 14 12 .538 1½ ½ 7-3 W-3 7-4 7-8 but for most, it will be Much will remain the Commissioner Rob fully lobbied Congress to New York 14 14 .500 2½ 1½ 7-3 W-3 7-7 7-7 the first opportunity to same. Family-friendly Manfred’s office assumed exempt players from feder- Tampa Bay 14 15 .483 3 2 4-6 W-1 7-10 7-5 see pro players in person prices, offbeat giveaways full control of the mi- al minimum wage laws. Baltimore 13 15 .464 3½ 2½ 5-5 L-1 4-10 9-5 since the entire 2020 sea- and outlandish team nors after deciding this Players at Class A will CENTRAL W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away son was canceled. branding — more on those offseason not to renew see their minimum week- Kansas City 16 10 .615 _ _ 7-3 L-1 8-5 8-5 Of course, much has Trash Pandas to come — its agreement with the ly pay raised from from Chicago 15 12 .556 1½ _ 7-3 L-1 9-6 6-6 changed since the last remain key pillars of the National Association of $290 to $500. Double-A Cleveland 13 13 .500 3 1½ 5-5 W-1 7-6 6-7 affiliated games were minor league experience. Professional Baseball will jump from $350 to Minnesota 10 16 .385 6 4½ 4-6 W-1 5-8 5-8 played in 2019. There are But for those wonder- Leagues, the body that $600, and Triple-A from Detroit 8 21 .276 9½ 8 1-9 L-5 4-9 4-12 fewer teams and leagues ing what will be differ- operated minor league $502 to $700. WEST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away and Major League Base- ent, here’s a primer: ball. For most, opening day ball has introduced plans That gave MLB latitude will be their first compet- Oakland 17 12 .586 _ _ 5-5 W-1 9-8 8-4 Seattle 16 13 .552 1 _ 4-6 W-1 8-6 8-7 to use the minors as a WHO GOES WHERE? to reshape the minors, itive game since the end Houston 15 13 .536 1½ ½ 7-3 L-1 7-7 8-6 testing ground for new The biggest change, of and it acted fast. The of the 2019 season. Los Angeles 13 13 .500 2½ 1½ 4-6 L-1 6-4 7-9 Texas 13 16 .448 4 3 4-6 W-2 7-9 6-7

Monday’s Games Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, late Pitcher Dustin May May will have Tommy “But we’ve got a lot of mound and was forced to Texas at Minnesota, late Toronto at Oakland, late to have Tommy John surgery next week, talented players, and we leave a start at Milwaukee. Cleveland at Kansas City, late Baltimore at Seattle, late leaving the Los Angeles just got to find a way to “It’s obviously very dis- John surgery Dodgers without one fill that void.” appointing,” Roberts said. Tuesday’s Games CHICAGO (AP) — of baseball’s top young The 23-year-old May “He’s handling it like a Chicago White Sox (Cease 1-0) at Cincinnati (Hoffman 2-1), 6:40 p.m. Dustin May got an MRI pitchers for the rest of was placed on the 10-day pro. You know, wants to Houston (Greinke 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Germán 2-2), 7:05 p.m. on Monday morning, and their title defense. injured list Sunday, a day figure out what’s the next Detroit (TBD) at Boston (Pivetta 3-0), 7:10 p.m. Texas (Gibson 3-0) at Minnesota (Happ 2-0), 7:40 p.m. that was it. “It’s a big blow,” manag- after the right-hander step after surgery and Cleveland (Hentges 1-0) at Kansas City (Minor 2-1), 8:10 p.m. His season was over. er Dave Roberts said. winced in pain on the kind of attack it that way.” Tampa Bay (McClanahan 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Quintana 0-2), 9:38 p.m. Toronto (TBD) at Oakland (Irvin 2-3), 9:40 p.m. Baltimore (López 1-3) at Seattle (Dunn 1-0), 10:10 p.m. National League CONCUSSIONS: EAST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away May be linked to Rock Hill shooting Washington 12 12 .500 _ _ 7-3 W-4 8-5 4-7 New York 11 11 .500 _ 2 4-6 W-2 6-4 5-7 FROM PAGE C1 Paat acknowledges his sport,” he said. soccer games are rough: Philadelphia 14 15 .483 ½ 2½ 5-5 W-1 10-6 4-9 Atlanta 12 16 .429 2 4 4-6 L-4 7-7 5-9 view is probably unpop- Children, too, are “Them kids kicking each Miami 11 16 .407 2½ 4½ 3-6 L-3 4-7 7-9 nonprofit in town, played ular in the town: “The taking notice. Ronnie other in the head and football as a kid decades mindset my wife and I Collins, an accountant, everything. You don’t get CENTRAL W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away ago. Now 42, he and his have, I would assume is said he’s trying to get his that in football.” Milwaukee 17 12 .586 _ _ 6-4 L-2 8-8 9-4 wife are steering their four a minority in the South, son interested in playing, Still, Rock Hill’s St. Louis 16 12 .571 ½ _ 8-2 W-4 7-6 9-6 kids toward other sports, not only in the South but but 12-year-old Jackson youth programs have Cincinnati 13 14 .481 3 2½ 4-6 W-1 9-6 4-8 Pittsburgh 12 15 .444 4 3½ 4-6 L-4 5-7 7-8 like gymnastics and jiu in Rock Hill,” Paat said. is worried about getting responded by putting Chicago 12 16 .429 4½ 4 3-7 L-1 8-7 4-9 jitsu, in light of the emerg- David Sweem, a former injured after learning coaches through hours ing research and events athletic trainer and about concussions and of concussion training WEST W L Pct. GB WC P10 Strk Home Away including the shooting. football coach who now watching players get hurt each year and teaching San Francisco 17 11 .607 _ _ 6-4 W-1 10-3 7-8 “For our family, it’s serves on South Caroli- on television. kids to tackle with their Los Angeles 17 12 .586 ½ _ 3-7 W-1 8-5 9-7 not something that’s an na’s Brain Injury Safety Some youth coaches in bodies, not their heads. San Diego 16 13 .552 1½ ½ 6-4 L-1 7-9 9-4 Arizona 15 13 .536 2 1 7-3 W-1 6-5 9-8 option,” Paat said. “The Net Task Force, said town object to seeing foot- And while participa- Colorado 10 18 .357 7 6 4-6 L-1 8-7 2-11 more we learn about he’s noticed that par- ball singled out for safety tion rates for youth and CTE, brain injuries, trau- ents are definitely more reasons when other high school sports have Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, late matic brain injuries -- for aware of football’s head contact sports also face dropped nationally, most Philadelphia 4, Milwaukee 3 San Francisco at Colorado late L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, late Pittsburgh at San Diego, late us there are just other injury risks. “It’s made inherent physical risks. coaches interviewed avenues for athletics that me rethink some things Perry Sutton, who’s here said the number of don’t have such a poten- with my own children. coached youth football kids playing football in Tuesday’s Games tial for long term medical And I love football. Still for three decades, said Rock Hill remains about Arizona (TBD) at Miami (Alcantara 1-2), 6:40 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Cease 1-0) at Cincinnati (Hoffman 2-1), 6:40 p.m. effects.” very passionate about the his 7-year-old grandson’s the same. Atlanta (Ynoa 2-1) at Washington (Ross 2-1), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Lauer 1-0) at Philadelphia (Nola 2-1), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 4-2) at Chicago Cubs (Alzolay 1-2), 7:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (deGrom 2-2) at St. Louis (Kim 1-0), 7:45 p.m. San Francisco (Wood 3-0) at Colorado (TBD), 8:40 p.m. Pittsburgh (Keller 1-3) at San Diego (Weathers 1-0), 10:10 p.m. TIGERS: Earn series RENTAL This Date in Baseball May 4 sweep over Lousiville NEEDED 1869 — Henry Chadwick published his first annual baseball handbook. The book eventually evolved into Spalding’s Official Baseball Guide. 1869 — The Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first all-professional team, played its first regular season game and beat the Great Westerns of Cincinnati 45-9. FROM PAGE C1 starts from Askew and 1871 — The Fort Wayne Kekiongas beat the Cleveland Forest Citys, 2-0, in the first Clark, and our bullpen game played in the National Association. In the 127 games during the 1871 season, ers for the improvement has been really good. there were a total of four shutouts. at the plate. Our momentum on the 1910 — The Browns and Cardinals played home games in St. Louis, and President “You’re seeing that as mound has been really Taft, not wanting to offend either club, saw parts of each game at Robinson Field guys accumulate at-bats, good, and offensively, and Sportsman’s Park. they’re getting more and we’re just getting better 1939 — Boston rookie Ted Williams became the first player to hit a home run that cleared the right field seats at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. It was his first at-bat at more comfortable,” Lee and better.” Detroit. The Red Sox edged the Tigers 7-6. said. “My assistants and As the Tigers — who 1944 — Blacks were allowed to buy grandstand seats for the first time in St. Louis my staff, they’re doing a have three ACC series history. St. Louis was the last of the major league clubs to integrate seating. Negroes great job of putting togeth- remaining in the reg- had been restricted to the bleachers. er great game plans for my ular season — seem to 1966 — Willie Mays broke the National League record with the 512th home run of hitters, and it’s certainly have finally found their his career in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Candlestick Park. Mays showing off. It’s just a footing, they’re hop- passed another Giant, breaking the mark established by Mel Ott in 1946. 1969 — The Houston Astros set an NL record by turning seven double plays against testament to our players ing that can carry the the San Francisco Giants. First baseman Curt Blefary participated in all seven. buying in and making momentum into a strong 1975 — Bob Watson of the Houston Astros, sensing baseball history, raced around some adjustments with end to the season, start- the bases on Milt May’s home run and crossed the plate at Candlestick Park in time their approach.” ing with a win over USC to score major league baseball’s 1 millionth run, seconds ahead of Dave Concepcion While the work at the Upstate on Wednesday of Cincinnati. plate has been impres- (6 p.m., ACCNX) at Doug FAMILY NEW TO AREA 1980 — Chicago White Sox first baseman Mike Squires caught the final inning of an sive, Lee pointed to Kingsmore Stadium. 11-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He was the first left-handed catcher to play in pitching as the main “Right now, I’m just major league baseball since Dale Long in 1958. NEEDS RENTAL HOME 1987 — Candy Maldonado hit for the cycle to help the San Francisco Giants over- catalyst for the Tigers’ here to keep them con- come a six-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7. recent hot streak. Clem- fident. I try my best to Recently relocated to Oconee County 1991 — Chris James drove in nine runs with two homers and two singles, breaking son has given up five or stay out of the way when for career advancement. Cleveland’s club record for RBIs and leading the Indians to a 20-6 victory over the less runs in every game things are going good, Oakland Athletics. through the last two se- and they’re going great Temporary housing arrangement 1996 — The Texas Rangers became the first American League team in 79 years to ries, while Mack Anglin, right now,” Lee said. is expiring soon! pitch consecutive one-hitters as Roger Pavlik held Detroit to a fifth-inning home run Keyshawn Askew and “More than anything, in a 3-1 win. Ken Hill one-hit Detroit on May 3, retiring the last 26 batters he faced. Urgently looking to rent a Mat Clark have been on game day, I’m stay- 2001 — Raul Mondesi of the Blue Jays went 4-for-4, with two homers, two doubles 3 Bedroom Home for a family of four and six RBIs, leading Toronto to an 8-3 victory over Seattle. impressive as starters. ing out of their way and 2015 — Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach Brook Jacoby was suspended 14 games “I think the biggest letting the leaders on plus two small well-trained pets. for his postgame conduct toward the umpire crew assigned to the April 29 game at difference with the last the team run the ship. Long Term Rental Boston. Jacoby was accused of pinning umpire Doug Eddings against a wall in a two weekends in my They’re doing a great job in Walhalla area preferred. dugout tunnel at Fenway Park, putting his forearms up near the ump’s neck following mind has to do with of that.” Toronto’s loss. the momentum that “I don’t think it mat- Budget: $900 per month 2018 — Dodger Rookie Walker Buehler and a trio of Los Angeles relievers combined for the franchise’s 23rd no-hitter in a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres we create on Fridays,” ters who we play. We Lee said. “Momentum just treat every game in the opener of a neutral-site series at Monterrey, Mexico. In just his third start in If you have a rental home available the majors, Buehler went six innings before Tony Cingrani, Yimi Garcia and Adam always starts on the the same,” Grice added. Liberatore closed it out. mound with your start- “We’re just going to keep please email me with details. 2018 — Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols got his 3,000th hit, reaching the ing pitcher, and we got doing what we’re doing.” mark with a broken-bat single in a 5-0 win against Seattle. Pujols joined Hank Aaron, great starts from Anglin [email protected] Willie Mays and Alex Rodriguez as the only players in baseball history with 3,000 that really set the tone. [email protected] | (864) 882-2386 hits and 600 homers. And then we got great Follow on Twitter @crouchwrites C4 THE JOURNAL | SPORTS | TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021

| CLEMSON BRIEFS | After draft, obstacles ahead for NFL Tigers advance to third round of tourney BY BARRY WILNER Tretter, a center with the medical staff wisely and ASSOCIATED PRESS Browns, has campaigned repeatedly make their THE JOURNAL STAFF for eliminating all of that. decisions regarding prac- With a successful “The good news for our tice facilities, stadiums WINSTON-SALEM, in-person draft in Cleve- sport is that while the and games based on the N.C. — The Clemson land behind it, the NFL NFL season looked and latest medical science men’s soccer team came inexorably moves on. felt noticeably different and municipality health from behind to take down What’s ahead might from previous years,” rules. His bosses — that American University by not go so smoothly as the Tretter has written on would be the team owners a score of 2-1 on Sunday, selection process did on the NFLPA website, “we — can be more pushy as advancing to the Sweet 16 the shore of Lake Erie. learned that the game of far as getting people in of the NCAA Tournament For one, the league football did not suffer at the stands. for the fifth time under and the players’ union the expense of protecting It’s unlikely that the head coach Mike Noonan. likely will be hassling its players more than ever commissioner would back The Tigers — the tour- over offseason programs before. down in this area, even nament’s No. 1 overall for, well, the rest of the The battle lines could if a franchise in a “more seed — fell behind early, offseason. be drawn for June’s mini- open” state such as Texas as David Coly put Amer- For another, while Com- camps. The union could or Florida, pushed for ican ahead in the fourth missioner Roger Goodell advise its members not to attendance beyond what minute. and the 32 team owners attend, but the teams can the league itself deems Clemson outshot Ameri- rather loudly are embrac- hand down hefty fines to appropriate and safe. can 9-1 through the rest of ing the idea of full stands those players who, basi- the first half, then finally come the regular season, cally, opt out. A-ROD AND DESHAUN turned that pressure into there are far too many If you think things a goal in the 52nd minute uncertainties with the PRESEASON GAMES are cold in Green Bay when Mohamed Seye COVID-19 pandemic that The owners make too in December, try the icy found the back of the net. are still a significant factor. much money off these ex- atmosphere right now. In the 63rd minute, As for major storylines hibition games to totally Aaron Rodgers reported- American was called for for the teams, no need to eliminate them. Getting ly wants out, the Packers a handball in the box, and look beyond Green Bay up them to drop from four say they have no inten- James Brighton scored north and Houston down to three per team (not tion of trading the 2020 the penalty to give the ASSOCIATED PRESS south. counting the Hall of Fame league MVP — and their Tigers the winning goal. Clemson’s Mohamed Seye heads in the Tigers’ first goal game) took adding a 17th only chance of competing With the win, the in their 2-1 win over American on Sunday. OFFSEASON PROGRAMS regular-season game. for a title in 2021. Not that Tigers advance to face This one could get ugly, Coaches want them to the star quarterback’s Marshall at 3 p.m. on were all taken before the free agents after going and relatively soon. help set their rosters and contract is easy to deal, Thursday at WakeMed Chiefs selected Powell on undrafted. Although the NFL find their starters. Rook- nor are there many (any?) Field in Cary, N.C. Saturday. pushed back in-person ies need them to become contenders who could The Clemson women’s Powell became the 11th Tigers ranked attendance for meetings acclimated to the pros make the move. soccer team, meanwhile, Clemson wide receiver to in top four and OTAs, which are before the real stuff kicks Stay tuned. also advanced to the be drafted since 2013 — the optional anyway, until off. Free agents joining As for Houston’s De- third round of the NCAA most of any school during CLEMSON — The Clem- later this month, the new teams are helped shaun Watson, there’s Tournament after beating that time. This year’s draft son men’s golf team looks NFL Players Association in their adjustments by been talk of him being Rutgers on penalty kicks also marked the third time primed for a No. 1 seed wants to do something preseason matches. suspended or placed on on Friday. It will take on Clemson has had multiple in the upcoming NCAA virtually no else does: At least that’s what we the commissioner’s ex- No. 3 UCLA at WakeMed wide receivers taken in a Championships after being Go back to 2020. At least are told. empt list after 22 women Field at 6 p.m. on Wednes- single draft. named to the top four in the when it comes to manda- If the union is to make filed lawsuits alleging day. This year also marked latest national rankings. tory events, particularly a stand about the work they were sexually the third straight season Clemson was ranked minicamps. schedule, minicamps are assaulted or harassed by Powell drafted that Clemson had at least fourth in the College Golf Last year, the offseason more likely to be the focal the quarterback. by Chiefs in the five draft picks. Coaches Association Poll programs were all done point than boycotting pre- Oh yeah, he also asked Powell had a breakout released Thursday, and it virtually and training season games. Revenues for a trade away from the fifth round season in 2020, amass- was ranked third in the camp was pushed back from preseason games Texans. CLEMSON — Wide ing 882 receiving yards Golfweek and Golfstat because of the pandem- are factored into the sal- Yes, there are substan- receiver Cornell Powell and seven touchdowns Computer Rankings, which ic. This year, organized ary cap, so fewer games tial financial implications rounded out a group of en route to earning were released Wednesday team activities can begin means less revenue all in a trade here, too. But five Clemson players to be third-team All-ACC and Monday, respectively. May 24 for 10 sessions, around. they pale in comparison selected in the 2021 NFL honors. The Tigers also have and minicamps can be to the off-field situation draft, going to the Kansas Meanwhile, South Caro- three players in the top held until June 18. ATTENDANCE with Watson. City Chiefs in the fifth lina had two players draft- 100 of both the Golfweek NFLPA President JC Goodell and the league’s Stay tuned here, too. round with the No. 181 ed in the sixth round on and Golfstat individual overall pick on Saturday. Saturday in wide receiver rankings. Jacob Bridge- After Jacksonville Shi Smith (Carolina) man is ranked as high made quarterback Trevor and defensive back Israel as No. 3, Turk Pettit is Lawrence the first No. 1 Mukuamu (Dallas). ranked as high as No. overall pick in Clemson Three additional 11 and Colby Patton is Baffert mulling Medina Spirit’s next step history, running back Gamecocks — offen- ranked as high as No. 75. Travis Etienne (Jack- sive lineman Sadarius The Tigers will official- BY GARY B. GRAVES courage me right now.” who finished third in the sonville, first round), Hutcherson (Tampa ly learn their seed in the ASSOCIATED PRESS Similar wait-and-see Arkansas Derby. A deci- offensive tackle Jackson Bay), quarterback Collin NCAA Men’s Golf Cham- decisions sion by owners Gary and Carman (Cincinnati, Hill (Cincinnati) and pionships on Wednesday, LOUISVILLE, Ky. — loomed on the Mary West looms for the second round) and wide fullback Adam Pren- when the selection show Medina Spirit’s surpris- backside a colt with three wins. receiver Amari Rogers tice (Denver) — will be will air on the Golf Chan- ing Kentucky Derby day after the In the meantime, Baf- (Green Bay, third round) joining NFL rosters as nel at 2 p.m. victory gave Bob Baffert 147th Derby fert basked in the after- a good problem to have returned to glow of Medina Spirit’s — figuring out where to its traditional biggest victory. hang another sign on his first Saturday The two-time Triple barn’s already crowded Medina Spirit in May date. Crown winner was wall of glory. Shorter careful not to make any Indy 500 champ Bobby Unser, 87, dies As Baffert digests a than the Derby at 1 3/16 projections about his record seventh Derby miles, the Preakness sets latest Derby champ, BY JENNA FRYER Sunday at 87. He died at only drivers to win the 500 win that even caught up well for horses that whom he briefly paraded ASSOCIATED PRESS his home in Albuquerque, in three different decades. him off guard, the Hall skipped Churchill Downs in front of a gathering New Mexico, Unser produced 10 top-10 of Fame trainer and the for the sprint at Pimli- outside his barn. Baffert There wasn’t much of natural finishes in 19 career starts. horse’s connections must co Race Course. 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BY BOBBY CAINA CALVAN day fell below 50,000 for AND HEATHER the first time since Octo- HOLLINGSWORTH ber. And nearly 1.67 mil- ASSOCIATED PRESS lion people were screened at U.S. airport check- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. points on Sunday, accord- — Air travel in the U.S. ing to the Transportation hit its highest mark since Security Administration, ASSOCIATED PRESS COVID-19 took hold more the highest number since People ride an escalator April 24 along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is bustling again after casino capac- than 13 months ago, while mid-March of last year. ity limits were recently raised to 80 percent and person-to-person distancing dropped to 3 feet. European Union officials Florida Gov. Ron DeSan- are proposing to ease tis signed legislation giving a structure that’s going York Gov. Andrew Cuomo lag in reporting but was its member countries. restrictions on visitors to him sweeping powers to to be a little bit more announced that New York nevertheless a hopeful sign “Time to revive EU the continent as the vac- invalidate local emergen- respectful, I think, of City’s subways will begin that could move the county tourism industry and for cine sends new cases and cy measures put in place people’s businesses, jobs, running all night again to allow an increase in ca- cross-border friendships deaths tumbling in more during the outbreak. While schools and personal free- and capacity restrictions pacity at events and venues, to rekindle — safely,” affluent countries. the law doesn’t go into dom,” he said. on most businesses will and indoor-service at bars. European Commission The improving picture effect until July, the Repub- Las Vegas is bustling end statewide in mid-May. EU officials also an- President Ursula von der in many places contrasts lican governor said he will again after casino capacity And Los Angeles County nounced a proposal Mon- Leyen said. “We propose with the worsening disas- issue an executive order limits were raised Sat- reported no coronavirus day to relax restrictions to welcome again vacci- ter in India. to more quickly get rid of urday to 80 percent and per- deaths on Sunday and on travel to the 27-nation nated visitors and those In the U.S., the average local mask mandates. son-to-person distancing Monday, some of which bloc this summer, though from countries with a number of new cases per “I think this creates was dropped to 3 feet. New may be attributable to a the final decision is up to good health situation.”

Calls for justice at North Carolina Top general drops funeral of Andrew Brown Jr. opposition to BY BEN FINLEY Brown’s sons as well as civil AND JONATHAN DREW rights attorney Ben Crump, ASSOCIATED PRESS who is representing Brown’s family. Calling Brown’s change in sex ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. death an “unjustifiable, — The Rev. Al Sharpton reckless shooting,” Crump issued a powerful call for told mourners the legal team transparency and the re- would continue fighting for assault policy lease of body camera footage justice and transparency. at the funeral Monday for “We are here to make Andrew Brown Jr., a Black this plea for justice because BY ROBERT BURNS man shot and killed by Andrew was killed unjusti- ASSOCIATED PRESS deputies in North Carolina, fiably, as many Black men in with the civil rights leader America have been killed: WASHINGTON — In a potentially likening withholding the shot in the back. Shot, going significant shift in the debate over com- video to a “con” job done on away from the police. And bating sexual assault in the military, the the public. because Andrew cannot nation’s top general says he is dropping “I know a con game when make the plea for justice, it his opposition to a proposal to take deci- I see it. Release the whole ASSOCIATED PRESS is up to us to make the plea sions on sexual assault prosecution out of tape and let the folks see Mourners attend the funeral for Andrew Brown Jr. on Monday for justice,” Crump said. the hands of commanders. what happened to Andrew at Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City, N.C. Brown was Relatives of other Black Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Brown,” Sharpton told fatally shot by Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies trying to men killed by law enforce- Joint Chiefs of Staff, stopped short of mourners in a scorching serve a search warrant. ment officers, including endorsing the changes recommended eulogy at the invitation-only siblings of George Floyd, Eric by an independent review panel. But in service at a church in Eliza- made public for at least a times, including once in the Garner’s mother and Daunte an interview with The Associated Press beth City. month to avoid interference back of the head. Family Wright’s sister also spoke at and CNN, Milley said he is now open to “You don’t need time to with a pending state inves- members who were privately the service. Bridgett Floyd considering them because the problem of get a tape out. Put it out! Let tigation into the April 21 shown a portion of the body described the “sleepless sexual assault in the military has persist- the world see what there is shooting of Brown, 42, by camera video say Brown was nights, long days, heartache ed despite other efforts to solve it. to see. If you’ve got nothing deputies attempting to serve trying to drive away when and pain” that she knows “We’ve been at it for years, and we to hide, then what are you drug-related search and he was shot. The shooting Brown’s family is facing, hav- haven’t effectively moved the needle,” he hiding?” he said, to loud arrest warrants. sparked days of protests in ing experienced the killing of said. “We have to. We must.” applause. An independent autopsy the city in rural northeast- her brother by a police officer The comments by Milley, as arguably A judge ruled last week commissioned by his family ern North Carolina. in Minnesota who was later the most influential officer and as the that the video would not be said Brown was shot five Other speakers included convicted of murder. senior military adviser to Defense Sec- retary Lloyd Austin and to President Joe Biden, are likely to carry considerable weight among the service chiefs and add to momentum for the change. | | Austin, himself a former senior U.S. & WORLD BRIEFS commander and former vice chief of the Army, has not publicly commented on Apple’s ‘walled garden’ faces charges for subscriptions and purchas- There’s a surprising level of biparti- the review commission’s proposal, but Epic attack in app store trial es made from apps downloaded from its san agreement on some proposals that it is his creation and thus its recommen- store — the only one accessible on the could help make that happen, accord- dations are seen as especially weighty. SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod. ing to the late March survey from Lawmakers are also stepping up pressure lucrative app store was alternately Epic, the maker of the popular The Associated Press-NORC Center for the change. portrayed as a price-gouging monopoly Fortnite video game, laid out evidence for Public Affairs Research. Still, Milley said he would reserve judgment and a hub of world-changing innovation drawn mostly from Apple’s internal Republicans lag Democrats in support on the proposal to take prosecution au- during the preamble to a trial that may documents in an attempt to prove the of some policies, including the most thority on sexual assault cases away from reshape the technological landscape. company has built a digital “walled gar- far-reaching idea: Only 42 percent of commanders until the review commis- The contrasting portraits were drawn den” during the past 13 years as part of Republicans favor a government long- sion has finished its work and its recom- on Monday as lawyers for Apple and its a strategy crafted by its late co-founder, term care insurance program for all mendations are fully debated within the foe, Epic Games, outlined their cases in Steve Jobs. The formula, Epic contends, Americans, compared with 78 percent military leadership. an Oakland, California, federal court is designed to make it as difficult as of Democrats. Overall, 60 percent of the The review commission submitted before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gon- possible for consumers to stop buying public supports that approach. its initial recommendations to Austin zalez Rogers, who will decide the case. its products and services. Other government options to help late last month. Officials have said they While Apple depicted its app store people deal with the costs of long-term expect him to give service leaders about a as an invaluable service beloved by AP-NORC poll: Government should care get solid support across the politi- month to review and respond. consumers and developers alike, Epic help Americans age at home cal spectrum. The review panel said that for cer- Games attacked it as a breakthrough For example, 63 percent favor more tain special victims crimes, designated idea that has morphed into an instru- WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority funding to help low-income people age independent judge advocates reporting ment of financial exploitation that of Americans agree that government at home, a policy reflected in Presi- to a civilian-led office of the Chief Special illegally locks out competition. should help people fulfill a widely held dent Joe Biden’s stimulus plan and Victim Prosecutor should decide two key The trial, expected to last most of this aspiration to age in their own homes, his COVID-19 relief law. That includes legal questions: whether to charge some- month, revolves around the 15 percent not institutional settings, a new poll about half of Republicans and about one and, ultimately, if that charge should to 30 percent commission that Apple finds. three-quarters of Democrats. go to a court martial. D2 THE JOURNAL TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021

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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) 64.49 63.58 +1.43 +32.9 Exchange Energy prices 3-month T-bill .04 .01 +0.03 s s t .10 USD per British Pound 1.3913 +.0105 +.75% 1.3027 1.2484 Ethanol (gal) 2.44 2.33 +4.72 +70.3 Canadian Dollar 1.2275 -.0007 -.06% 1.3171 1.4075 rose. U.S. crude Heating Oil (gal) 1.95 1.92 +1.54 +31.6 6-month T-bill .04 .03 +0.01 r r t .12 The U.S. dollar USD per Euro 1.2067 +.0045 +.37% 1.1705 1.0975 was little oil gained 1.4% Natural Gas (mm btu) 2.97 2.93 +1.19 +16.8 52-wk T-bill .06 .05 +0.01 r r t .16 Japanese Yen 109.11 -.20 -.18% 104.61 106.87 and natural gas Unleaded Gas (gal) 2.10 2.07 +1.22 +47.6 changed versus 2-year T-note .16 .16 ... t t s .20 Mexican Peso 20.1829 -.0889 -.44% 21.2786 24.6792 jumped 1.2%. a range of 5-year T-note .84 .86 -0.02 t t s .39 The price of METALS CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD The yield on the foreign 7-year T-note 1.29 1.32 -0.03 s t s .53 EUROPE/AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST silver soared Gold (oz) 1791.40 1767.30 +1.36 -5.4 10-year currencies, 10-year T-note 1.60 1.63 -0.03 s t s .64 more than 4%, Silver (oz) 26.94 25.85 +4.22 +2.3 Treasury note including the Israeli Shekel 3.2502 +.0071 +.22% 3.4053 3.5081 30-year T-bond 2.29 2.30 -0.01 s t s 1.28 Norwegian Krone 8.2788 -.0351 -.42% 9.4228 10.3550 while gold also Platinum (oz) 1230.10 1205.20 +2.07 +14.4 fell to 1.60% euro, the Swiss South African Rand 14.4097 -.0902 -.63% 16.1180 18.8626 closed higher. Copper (lb) 4.54 4.48 +1.43 +29.3 Monday. Yields franc and the Swedish Krona 8.4103 -.0508 -.60% 8.8505 9.8595 affect rates on Japanese yen. Swiss Franc .9110 -.0025 -.27% .9125 .9618 AGRICULTURE CLOSE PVS %CHG %YTD mortgages and NAT’L WK 6MO 1YR Cattle (lb) 1. 15 1. 16 -1.09 +2.1 other consumer CONSUMER RATES AVG AGO AGO AGO Coffee (lb) 1.40 1.41 -0.85 +9.4 ASIA/PACIFIC loans. Corn (bu) 7.32 7.40 -1.05 +51.3 48 month new car loan 4.05 r 4.05 4.04 4.14 Australian Dollar 1.2877 -.0103 -.80% 1.4004 1.5599 Cotton (lb) 0.87 0.87 -0.25 +11.6 Money market account 0.08 r 0.08 0.10 0.20 Chinese Yuan 6.4737 -.0008 -.01% 6.6778 7.0623 Lumber (1,000 bd ft) 1575.60 1501.00 +5.00 +80.1 PRIME FED 1 year CD 0.32 r 0.32 0.33 0.41 Hong Kong Dollar 7.7667 -.0003 -.00% 7.7522 7.7526 Orange Juice (lb) 1.08 1. 10 -1.73 -12.7 RATE FUNDS $30K Home equity loan 4.64 t 4.65 4.71 5.02 Indian Rupee 73.795 -.274 -.37% 74.683 75.844 Soybeans (bu) 15.60 15.71 -0.68 +18.6 LAST 3.25 .13 Singapore Dollar 1.3290 -.0019 -.14% 1.3614 1.4166 30 year fixed mortgage 3.09 s 3.08 3.28 3.07 Wheat (bu) 7.26 7.43 -2.29 +13.3 6 MO AGO 3.25 .13 South Korean Won 1121.08 +2.51 +.22% 1132.50 1225.14 1 YR AGO 3.25 .13 15 year fixed mortgage 2.38 s 2.37 2.53 2.62 Taiwan Dollar 27.92 -.03 -.11% 28.63 29.91 (Previous and change figures reflect current contract.)

10 DAYS 10 DAYS 4,240 S&P 500 34,240 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 4,160 Close: 4,192.66 33,960 Close: 34,113.23 Change: 11.49 (0.3%) Change: 238.38 (0.7%) Precipio 4.95 +3.13 +172.0 Vaxart h 8.02 -2.76 -25.6 Precipio 3222057 4.95 +3.13 4,080 33,680 ImageSens 11.31 +4.79 +73.5 EveloBio 10.57 -2.58 -19.6 Ocugen 2794699 15.68 +3.01 BrklnImm 78.50 +28.70 +57.6 Intrusion n 14.80 -3.52 -19.2 Vaxart h 942287 8.02 -2.76 4,500 36,000 AmShrd 3.74 +1.33 +55.2 AvroBio 9.48 -2.20 -18.8 Twitter 792613 54.58 -.64 Barnwell 3.10 +1.03 +49.8 Novavx 195.12 -41.81 -17.6 Apple Inc s 749658 132.54 +1.08 34,000 4,200 Company 32,000 3,900 Spotlight EL stock dives on 3Q sales 30,000 Estee Lauder shares suffered their as the pandemic was kicking into gear, and 3,600 28,000 worst loss of the year as store closures sales are 9% ahead of 2019’s year-to-date. due to the pandemic resulted in “We exceeded our sales and earnings 3,300 26,000 disappointing third-quarter sales. expectations, even as several markets NDJF MA NDJF MA The New York-based cosmetics giant experienced increasing pressure from fell short of Wall Street’s revenue COVID-19 throughout the quarter,” said expectations by 2%, with less demand CEO Fabrizio Freda. StocksRecap HIGH LOW CLOSE CHG %CHG WK MO QTR YTD for makeup as in-person gatherings Shares in Estee Lauder fell 7.9% to DOW 34,221.06 33,904.89 34,113.23 +238.38 +0.70% s s s +11.46% remain below pre-pandemic levels. The close at $288.93 on Monday as investors NYSE NASD DOW Trans. 15,676.51 15,375.77 15,618.60 +271.60 +1.77% s s s +24.88% results easily beat last year’s third collected profits. The stock had increased DOW Util. 928.60 917.97 919.78 +0.53 +0.06% s s s +6.38% quarter performance, which came just 18% since the beginning of the year. Vol. (in mil.) 3,594 4,005 NYSE Comp. 16,375.07 16,219.33 16,325.24 +105.91 +0.65% s s s +12.40% Pvs. Volume 3,850 3,743 NASDAQ 14,042.12 13,881.51 13,895.12 -67.56 -0.48% t s s +7.81% Estee Lauder (EL) Monday’s close: $288.93, +24.87 Total return 1-yr 3-yr* 5-yr* Advanced 1822 1802 S&P 500 4,209.39 4,188.03 4,192.66 +11.49 +0.27% s s s +11.62% EL 68.5% 29.8 26.6 Declined 670 1498 S&P 400 2,757.95 2,732.80 2,740.37 +15.22 +0.56% t s s +18.80% 52-WEEK RANGE Price-earnings ratio: 116 New Highs 324 170 Wilshire 5000 44,122.74 43,870.09 43,933.86 +63.77 +0.15% t s s +11.35% $158 $318 (Based on past 12-month results) Div. yield: 0.7% Dividend: $2.12 New Lows 6 45 Russell 2000 2,288.57 2,267.78 2,277.45 +11.00 +0.49% t s s +15.32% AP *annualized Source: FactSet Stocks of Local Interest

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AFLAC Inc AFL 30.32 0 54.87 54.52 +.79 +1.5% s s s +22.6% +41.3% 3071 17 1.32f Itron Inc ITRI 50.87 6 122.31 88.45 -1.49 -1.7% t t t -7.8% +20.9% 537 ... AT&T Inc T 26.35 8 33.24 31.50 +.09 +0.3% s s s +9.5% +6.3% 37358 21 2.08 JPMorgan Chase JPM 82.40 9 161.69 153.36 -.45 -0.3% t t s +20.7% +62.3% 11794 12 3.60 Abbott Labs ABT 86.16 8 128.54 119.53 -.55 -0.5% t t t +9.2% +32.9% 4917 37 1.80f Kimco Realty KIM 8.35 0 21.43 21.03 +.03 +0.1% s s s +40.1% +93.5% 7212 10 0.68f Arch Dan Mid ADM 33.01 0 63.90 64.63 +1.50 +2.4% s s s +28.2% +69.3% 3360 21 1.48f Kohls Corp KSS 15.31 0 64.16 61.82 +3.16 +5.4% s s s +51.9% +196.3% 4268 2.82f Assurant Inc AIZ 83.89 0 157.40 157.79 +2.19 +1.4% s s s +15.8% +45.0% 203 22 2.52 Lowes Cos LOW 102.83 0 208.98 199.20 +2.95 +1.5% s s s +24.1% +89.1% 4619 44 2.20 BP PLC BP 14.74 8 28.57 25.69 +.53 +2.1% s s s +25.2% +6.5% 8032 2.46f McDonalds Corp MCD 167.85 0 236.29 235.56 -.52 -0.2% t s s +9.8% +27.9% 2457 36 5.16f s s s Bank of America BAC 20.10 0 41.13 40.56 +.03 +0.1% +33.8% +68.8% 41895 17 0.72 Medtronic Inc MDT 87.68 0 132.30 131.20 +.28 +0.2% s s s +12.0% +35.0% 3110 58 2.32f Boeing Co BA 113.89 8 278.57 235.19 +.88 +0.4% s t t +9.9% +69.7% 9862 ... Merck & Co MRK 71.71 3 87.80 75.98 +1.48 +2.0% s t t -7.1% -5.7% 11962 28 2.60f Caterpillar Inc CAT 100.22 0 237.78 228.17 +.06 ...% r t t +25.4% +92.9% 3182 42 4.12 Microsoft Corp MSFT 173.80 9 263.19 251.86 -.32 -0.1% t s s +13.2% +43.5% 19381 34 2.24 Chesapeake Util CPK 72.89 0 122.72 120.89 +2.37 +2.0% s s s +11.7% +28.8% 82 28 1.62 Norfolk Sthn NSC 157.48 0 287.43 283.06 +3.82 +1.4% s s s +19.1% +57.8% 813 36 3.96f Chevron Corp CVX 65.16 9 112.70 105.53 +2.46 +2.4% s s s +25.0% +18.4% 7933 19 5.16 Oconee Fed Fin OFED 17.77 6 28.00 23.68 +.20 +0.9% s t t -6.4% +36.3% 2 0.40 Citigroup C 38.76 9 76.13 71.71 +.47 +0.7% s t t +16.3% +51.0% 16019 10 2.04 Oracle Corp ORCL 50.86 0 80.21 77.33 +1.54 +2.0% s s s +19.5% +42.7% 15315 80 1.28f CocaCola Co KO 43.20 0 54.93 54.48 +.50 +0.9% s s s -0.7% +18.7% 10257 30 1.68f PepsiCo PEP 126.53 9 148.77 145.79 +1.63 +1.1% s s s -1.7% +11.0% 6108 27 4.09 Colgate-Palmolive CL 65.54 8 86.41 81.07 +.37 +0.5% s s s -5.2% +16.3% 3709 26 1.80f Pfizer Inc PFE 31.61 8 43.08 39.83 +1.18 +3.1% s s s +8.2% +11.1% 46326 26 1.56 Disney DIS 98.86 9 203.02 185.51 -.51 -0.3% t t s +2.4% +65.1% 7531 1. 76 Philip Morris Intl PM 66.85 0 95.60 95.85 +.85 +0.9% s s s +15.8% +30.5% 3754 17 4.80f Duke Energy DUK 77.58 0 101.83 100.71 +.02 ...% r s s +10.0% +19.4% 3572 25 3.86f Schlumberger Ltd SLB 13.70 9 30.41 28.22 +1.17 +4.3% s s s +29.3% +55.6% 12383 0.50 Enbridge Inc ENB 26.97 0 38.65 38.77 +.20 +0.5% s s s +21.2% +14.0% 2648 53 2.55 s s s Exxon Mobil Corp XOM 31.11 9 62.55 58.82 +1.58 +2.8% s s s +42.7% +31.5% 20500 75 3.48 Sonoco Prods SON 42.41 0 66.79 66.08 +.62 +0.9% +11.5% +34.0% 294 32 1.72 FedEx Corp FDX 103.40 0 305.66 304.55 +14.24 +4.9% s s s +17.3% +130.7% 4572 33 2.60 3M Company MMM 131.12 0 203.16 198.61 +1.47 +0.7% s s s +13.6% +31.2% 1780 21 5.92f Gen Dynamics GD 121.67 0 191.46 191.69 +1.46 +0.8% s s s +28.8% +42.9% 833 17 4.76f Truist Financial Cp TFC 29.87 0 61.26 59.19 -.12 -0.2% t s s +23.5% +57.5% 4259 1.80 Gen Electric GE 5.48 9 14.42 13.45 +.33 +2.5% s t s +24.5% +101.4% 63412 38 0.04 Verizon Comm VZ 52.85 6 61.95 57.92 +.13 +0.2% s t t -1.4% +2.9% 17550 13 2.52 HP Inc HPQ 13.39 0 34.87 34.48 +.37 +1.1% s s s +40.2% +117.7% 6166 15 0.78f WalMart Strs WMT 11 7. 01 7 153.66 142.12 +2.21 +1.6% s s s -1.4% +14.7% 9030 82 2.20f Honeywell Intl HON 117.11 0 232.35 223.20 +.16 +0.1% s s s +4.9% +55.7% 2218 34 3.72 Wells Fargo & Co WFC 20.76 0 46.39 45.48 +.43 +1.0% s s s +50.7% +56.8% 16513 31 0.40m IBM IBM 105.92 0 148.74 144.75 +2.87 +2.0% s s s +15.0% +17.2% 5676 23 6.56f Wendys Co WEN 18.51 7 24.91 22.80 +.23 +1.0% s s s +4.0% +11.9% 1252 50 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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Frdm 2050 14.95 +.07 +53.6 QMUSSmCpGrEq 51.49 -.13 +58.6 InsTrgRt2020Ins 27.28 +.07 +24.3 INVESCO TtInSIdxAdmrl 34.81 +.21 +49.3 NwPrspctvA m 64.84 -.13 +60.5 USLgCpValInstl 44.99 +.46 +59.8 GlbexUSIdxInsPr 15.59 +.08 +47.4 IntlInv 29.46 +.26 +76.9 Rtr2020 24.11 +.04 +31.7 ComStkA m 29.40 +.31 +64.7 InsTtlSMIInPls 82.66 +.16 +56.0 SmCpWldA m 87.22 -.03 +74.2 USMicroCpInstl 28.66 +.49 +87.9 GlobalexUSIdx 15.35 +.09 +47.6 Inv 110.55 +.77 +77.9 Rtr2025 20.71 +.05 +36.4 TtInSIdxIns 139.21 +.85 +49.4 DevMktsY 55.43 -.26 +50.0 IntlGrAdmrl 166.09 +.55 +80.7 TheNewEcoA m 62.45 -.31 +53.7 USSmCpInstl 47.13 +.60 +85.2 GroCo 35.54 -.30 +79.3 Old Westbury Rtr2030 30.73 +.07 +41.2 TtInSIdxInsPlus 139.25 +.85 +49.4 EqandIncA m 12.28 +.06 +45.1 IntlGrInv 52.20 +.17 +80.5 TxExBdA m 13.64 ... +8.4 USSmCpValInstl 45.36 +.90 +99.8 GroCo 24.71 -.21 +80.8 GlbSmMdCpStrat 19.75 ... +54.3 Rtr2035 23.16 +.05 +45.5 TtInSIdxInv 20.81 +.13 +49.3 GlbA m 123.73 +.12 +59.8 IntlValInv 43.92 +.35 +53.4 WAMtInvsA m 56.76 +.41 +43.3 USTrgtedValIns 30.80 +.54 +101.4 GroCoK 35.64 -.30 +79.5 LgCpStrats 18.55 +.02 +45.1 Rtr2040 33.47 +.09 +49.5 TtlSMIdxAdmrl 105.87 +.21 +55.9 HYMuniA m 10.35 ... +17.4 LTInGrdAdm 10.76 +.01 -.9 Angel Oak Davis Growth&Inc 51.33 +.53 +55.6 PGIM Investments Rtr2045 23.23 +.06 +52.1 TtlSMIdxIns 105.89 +.21 +55.9 MnStrA m 60.89 +.20 +48.3 LTTEAdmrl 12.21 ... +9.3 MltStratIncIns 10.40 ... +9.9 NYVentureA m 37.67 +.01 +68.6 IntlDiscv 57.03 +.46 +52.8 HighYieldZ 5.57 ... +21.6 Rtr2050 19.67 +.05 +52.2 LfStrCnsrGrInv 23.16 +.05 +19.0 TtlSMIdxInv 105.84 +.21 +55.8 Artisan Delaware Inv IntlGr 18.83 +.13 +43.2 Ivy TtlRetBdZ 14.45 ... +4.4 SciandTech 61.37 -.56 +75.1 LfStrGrInv 43.31 +.13 +41.0 TxMgBalAdmrl 40.13 +.04 +28.1 IntlValueInstl 44.98 +.41 +60.3 ValInstl 24.52 +.21 +42.5 IntlIdxInstlPrm 48.96 +.46 +45.0 SciAndTechA m 95.62 ... +54.4 PIMCO SmCpVal 61.96 +.49 +77.2 LfStrIncInv 17.22 +.03 +9.1 USGrAdmrl 177.26 -2.20 +65.7 Baird Diamond Hill IntlVal 11. 17 +.12 +55.1 JPMorgan 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+.55 +64.9 BdIdxIns 11.22 ... -.3 MdCpIdxAdmrl 287.24 ... +61.3 WlslyIncAdmrl 70.59 +.31 +15.9 IntlStk 48.09 +.37 +53.6 Magellan 13.95 -.06 +44.1 MCapValL 45.21 ... +58.7 IncInstl 12.06 ... +13.1 EqIdxIns 31.15 +.07 +55.7 GrInstl 117.14 ... +63.3 MdCpIdxIns 63.45 ... +61.3 WlslyIncInv 29.14 +.13 +15.8 Stk 235.13 +2.29 +69.8 MidCapStock 44.93 +.41 +71.8 Janus Henderson InvtGrdCdtBdI 10.83 ... +6.1 IntlEqIdxIns 22.80 +.23 +44.8 BlackRock MdCpIdxInsPlus 312.94 ... +61.4 WndsrAdmrl 84.79 +.79 +65.4 EqDivInstl 23.67 +.19 +49.9 DoubleLine NasdCmpIdx 174.73 -.85 +62.6 BalancedT 43.26 +.05 +29.6 InvtGrdCdtBdI-2 10.83 ... +6.0 LgCpGrIdxIns 53.02 -.17 +55.1 PrmCpAdmrl 174.56 +.61 +57.6 WndsrIIAdmrl 80.46 +.44 +62.6 EqDivInvA m 23.58 +.19 +49.5 CorFII 11.08 ... +5.7 OTCPortfolio 19.07 -.11 +65.5 EnterpriseT 170.57 -.14 +55.9 MortgOpps&BdI 10.97 ... +8.0 LgCpValIdxIns 23.77 +.17 +51.4 PrmCpCorInv 33.70 +.20 +59.8 GlbAllcIncInstl 22.84 ... +34.6 LowDurBdI 9.98 +.01 +6.1 OTCPortfolioK 19.43 -.10 +65.7 John Hancock RlRetInstl 12.19 ... +8.0 Thornburg PrmCpInv 168.42 +.58 +57.5 WndsrIIInv 45.34 +.25 +62.4 GlbAllcIncInvA m 22.66 ... +34.3 TtlRetBdI 10.53 +.01 +3.2 Overseas 63.88 +.56 +45.5 BdI 16.32 ... +5.4 ShrtTrmIns 9.84 ... +3.5 LtdTrmIncI 13.86 +.01 +4.6 RlEstIdxAdmrl 140.03 -.42 +39.9 WndsrInv 25.14 +.24 +65.3 HYBdInstl 7.84 +.01 +20.0 Eaton Vance Puritan 28.35 +.05 +38.3 BdR6 16.35 +.01 +5.5 TtlRetA m 10.30 ... +2.0 Tweedy, Browne RlEstIdxInstl 21.67 -.07 +39.9 Virtus HYBdK 7.84 ... +19.9 AtlntCptSMIDCI 43.56 +.26 +60.9 SmCpOpps 18.56 +.11 +73.9 DiscpValI 24.96 +.24 +59.3 TtlRetIns 10.30 ... +2.4 GlbVal 30.44 +.14 +32.5 SCpGrIdxAdm 99.44 -.63 +67.7 VontobelEMOppI 13.64 -.04 +47.8 HthSciOpIns 82.09 +.42 +28.9 Edgewood StkSelorAllCp 63.88 +.08 +58.6 DiscpValMCI 28.05 +.19 +67.2 PRIMECAP Odyssey VALIC Co I SCpValIdxAdm 74.72 +.71 +83.8 Voya LowDurBdInstl 9.77 ... +5.1 GrInstl 56.25 -.65 +56.5 TotalBond 11.05 +.01 +5.1 IntlGrI 39.71 ... +49.6 AgrsGr 57.90 -.24 +65.1 StkIdx 52.46 +.15 +50.2 STBdIdxAdmrl 10.79 ... +1.2 IntermBdI 10.33 +.02 +4.6 MidCpGrEqInstl 47.14 -.34 +63.7 FPA TtlMktIdxInsPrm 120.65 +.24 +55.8 MltMgLsBlA b 16.36 +.05 +37.0 Gr 47.99 -.06 +60.2 Vanguard STBdIdxIns 10.79 ... +1.3 WCM MltmgrLsGr1 b 17.34 +.06 +47.8 Stk 41.11 +.29 +62.8 StrIncOpIns 10.37 ... +11.9 Crescent d 40.96 +.03 +52.8 USBdIdxInsPrm 12.05 +.01 -.4 500IdxAdmrl 387.31 +1.06 +50.6 STBdIdxInsPlus 10.79 ... +1.3 FocIntGrIns 26.31 +.13 +58.5 StratMuOpIns 11.86 -.01 +14.9 Value 15.14 +.17 +96.6 Lazard Parnassus NewInc 10.02 +.01 +3.4 BalIdxAdmrl 46.67 +.07 +30.9 STFederalAdmrl 10.95 ... +1.7 Wells Fargo TtlRetInstl 11.90 ... +4.4 Fidelity Advisor GlbLtdInfrsIns 15.65 +.06 +15.4 CorEqInv 60.36 +.29 +53.4 Federated BalIdxIns 46.68 +.07 +30.9 STInfPrScIdAdmr 26.11 +.06 +6.9 SpMCpValIns 51.64 +.45 +65.7 Calamos InsHYBdIns 9.98 +.01 +18.0 GrowthOppsI 166.41 -1.46 +85.3 Loomis Sayles Pioneer CAITTxExAdm 12.29 ... +6.1 STInfPrScIdIns 26.13 +.06 +7.0 Western Asset MktNetrlIncIns 14.19 +.01 +9.1 TtlRetBdInstl 11.32 +.01 +5.3 NewInsA m 38.98 -.11 +48.5 BdInstl 13.48 +.02 +14.3 A m 39.00 +.06 +52.9 CptlOppAdmrl 199.89 +.69 +63.7 STInfPrScIdxInv 26.07 +.05 +6.9 ClearBridge UltraShrtBdIns 9.22 ... +3.5 NewInsI 40.24 -.11 +48.9 GrY 25.10 -.03 +48.9 Putnam DevMIdxAdmrl 16.40 +.14 +48.9 STInvmGrdAdmrl 10.97 ... +4.5 CorBdI 13.16 ... +3.1 AggresivGrA m 189.66 -.25 +48.4 Fidelity StgInc 12.80 ... +15.2 Lord Abbett GrOppsA m 55.61 -.30 +49.1 DevMIdxIns 16.42 +.14 +48.9 STInvmGrdIns 10.97 ... +4.5 CorBdIS 13.17 ... +3.1 ApprecA m 32.10 +.19 +46.2 500IdxInsPrm 145.56 +.40 +50.6 TotalBondI 11.03 ... +5.0 BdDebA m 8.48 ... +19.6 LrgCpValA m 30.49 +.27 +50.6 DivGrInv 36.48 +.35 +40.3 STInvmGrdInv 10.97 ... +4.4 CorPlusBdI 12.06 ... +5.0 LgCpGrI 72.63 -.15 +49.6 AsstMgr20% 14.62 +.01 +12.4 Fidelity Select BdDebF b 8.46 ... +19.6 Schwab EMStkIdxInAdm 43.87 -.05 +50.7 STTEAdmrl 15.94 ... +2.1 CorPlusBdIS 12.05 ... +5.0 Cohen & Steers AsstMgr50% 21.78 +.03 +28.7 Biotechnology 22.34 -.06 +37.6 ShrtDurIncA m 4.21 ... +6.7 FdmtlUSLgCIdx 21.72 ... +55.9 EMStkIdxIns 33.36 -.04 +50.8 STTrsAdmrl 10.73 ... +1.1 iShares PrfrdScInc,IncI 14.36 +.02 +15.3 AsstMgr70% 27.94 +.06 +39.8 HealthCare 32.79 -.05 +34.2 ShrtDurIncF b 4.21 ... +7.1 IntlIdx 23.41 ... +40.7 EqIncAdmrl 90.55 +.88 +43.7 SeledValInv 31.94 +.40 +87.7 S&P500IdxK 496.31 +1.36 +50.5