Mostly sunny High: 65 | Low: 46 | Details, page 2 DAILY GLOBE yourdailyglobe.com Thursday, August 31, 2017 75 cents A LIFE OF SERVICE Township standoff Madden defendant not recognized by competent to stand trial Boy Scouts By RICHARD JENKINS patient treatments,” Jacobs told [email protected] the Daily Globe. “The law gives By RICHARD JENKINS IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — us up to 15 months to see if he [email protected] The Ironwood Township man reaches competency to stand HURLEY — Patrick Madden involved in a May standoff with trial and if not, charges are to be has been a Boy Scout since 1958, police has been deemed not com- dismissed.” earning the rank of Eagle Scout petent to stand trial and Hellier was examined by state when John F. Kennedy was the remanded to a psychiatric facili- officials, who reported Tuesday president. ty. he wasn’t competent to stand Wednesday he received the Gogebic County Circuit Judge trial on the five felony counts — prestigious National Eagle Michael Pope ordered Leonard two counts of assault with intent Scout Association’s Outstanding John Hellier, 48, committed to to do great bodily harm less than Eagle Scout award during Boy the Michigan Department of murder, two counts of assault Scout Troop 323 Hurley-Iron- Health and Human Services’ with a dangerous weapon and wood’s court of honor ceremony. Center for Forensic Psychiatry in one count of carrying a danger- While accepting the award, Ypsilanti Wednesday “in an ous weapon with unlawful intent Madden told the scouts in atten- effort to restore competency,” — he is facing in connection to dance he was inspired by Gogebic County Prosecutor Nick the May 16 standoff at Hellier’s Kennedy’s directive to, “Ask not Jacobs said. Vanderhagen Road property, what your country can do for “This effectively puts a time- north of Airport Road. you, ask what you can do for out on any further prosecution of your country.” this case until/unless he regains “That’s why I became a competency following his in- judge, that’s why I stayed in Richard Jenkins/Daily Globe TROOP 323 assistant scoutmaster Bill Perkis, left, presents Patrick Madden with the National Eagle Scout HELLIER — page 5 scouting,” Madden said. “We Association’s Outstanding Eagle Scout award Wednesday at the Bell Chalet in Hurley during the local live in a wonderful country, and troop’s court of honor. a wonderful part of this country is scouting.” times a year; Lesch said, provid- comparison to his (experience). “Quite honestly, my favorite The award recognizes Eagle ing an opportunity to recognize He wanted me to tell you, event was the summer before DMV burglary case delayed Scouts, “Who have demonstrat- those local scouts who have ‘Scouting is a lifetime endeav- last. I was at Camp Tsomas, ed outstanding achievement at earned higher ranks or new or.’” which is where Troop 323 goes By RALPH ANSAMI Hurley on Nov. 14. the local, state, or regional merit badges, as well as any Madden told the Daily Globe to scout camp,” Madden said. “I [email protected] Bond continues at $50,000, as level,” according to the associa- other honors. he was honored to receive the spent the week with them at HURLEY — The cases set earlier. tion’s website. Bill Perkis, the troop’s assis- award, especially as he is the scout camp, that was a lot more against a Stevens Point, Wis., Charges in the DMV case Troop 323 Scoutmaster Chris tant scoutmaster, told the scouts first person in the region to fun than being at these things resident who faces nine bur- include two counts of burglary Lesch said Madden has done a Madden has been involved in receive it. where there are 40,000 to 50,000 glary-related felony counts were within a building, three counts of lot to help scouting on the Goge- scouting for his entire life. As an international represen- scouts.” delayed in Iron County Court possession of burglary tools, two bic Range. “Pat has been an Eagle Scout tative for scouting, Madden said In addition to Madden’s this week. bail jumping felonies, and misde- “He’s really contributed a lot since 1963. He’s been involved he has attended events all award, and the scouts receiving Iron County Judge Patrick meanors for four counts of entry of time and money to the local in scouting almost longer than around the world; but said while their merit badges and awards, Madden granted a 30-day into a locked box and one charge scouting organization,” Lesch I’ve been alive,” Perkis said he enjoyed the international former scoutmaster John Jaroc- adjournment in the charges of theft under $2,500. said. when giving Madden the events, he had more fun inter- ki received a Distinguished Unit against Daniel Allan Erickson, 28. The Harley’s Roadhouse The troop tries to hold its award. “I have 41 years in acting with the troop members Leader Award at the court of Erickson’s attorney, Douglas charges include burglary and court of honor ceremonies four (scouting) and that pales in the most. honor. Muskett, appeared for his client bail jumping. on Monday afternoon for a pre- The bail jumping charge trial conference. relates to conditions of release Erickson is charged in connec- set for Erickson on charges in tion with burglaries in the Portage County, Wis., according Gogebic County Fair top awards announced Department of Motor Vehicles to the criminal complaint. office at the Hurley tourism Erickson previously waived IRONWOOD — Gogebic Katie Nelson. Adrianne Balchik. —Junior Showmanship, 12 information center on U.S. 51 in the time limit for a speedy pre- County Fair Board Chairman —Grand Champion Cow, Purebred Beef Cattle and under, John Balchick, May and Harley’s Roadhouse in liminary examination. Jim Gribble has announced top Katie Nelson. —Senior Champion Cow, —Senior Showmanship, 13 award winners at the weekend’s —Senior Champion Cow, Peter Gallo. through 19, Jaakob Fyle, Besse- fair in Ironwood. Katie Nelson. —Grand Champion Cow, mer All award winners are from Beef Cattle Steer Peter Gallo. —Tiny Tot, under 6 years old, Ironwood, unless noted other- —Grand Champion Steer, Fed Cattle James Balchik, Kadee Gallo, Ontonagon school board wise. Dusty Dennis. —Grand Champion Steer Delila DeGrave. Non-Market, Ethan Gallo. —Showmanship Champion, fills open positions Beef Showmanship, 19 and Jaakob Fyle, Bessemer. ADULTPurebred LIVESTOCK Beef Cattle YOUTHPurebred LIVESTOCK Dairy Cattle AWARDS under By JAN TUCKER accepted a job in Mesick just out- —Junior Champion Bull, —Grand Champion Calf, —Junior Showmanship, 12 [email protected] side Traverse City. Tom Hampston. Janessa Miskovich. and under, Peter Gallo. Breeding—Grand Sheep Champion Ewe, ONTONAGON — The Onton- The board hired Hillary Sund- —Grand Champion Bull, —Junior Champion Heifer, —Senior Showmanship, 13 James Balchik. agon Area School District has blad of Lake Linden for the ele- Tom Hampston. Peter Gallo. through 19, Janelle Lekies. Non Auction Market Lambs two new staff members when the mentary position. Sundblad is a —Junior Champion Heifer, Grade Dairy Cattle —Grand Champion Show- —Grand Champion Non Auc- doors to the school session begin recent graduate of Northern Paula Gribble. —Junior Champion Heifer, manship, Peter Gallo. tion Market Lamb, Ethan Gallo. Tuesday, September 5. Michigan University. —Senior Champion Cow, Adrianne Balchik. Youth Sheep Showmanship At a special session of the Superintendent Jim Bobula Paula Gribble. —Junior Showmanship, 12 school board Monday, the board said the district will also be hir- —Grand Champion Cow, Non—Grand Market Champion Auction Hogs Non Auc- and under, Peter Gallo. accepted with regret the resigna- ing a graduate from Michigan Paula Gribble. Dairy—Junior Showmanship Showmanship, age tion Market Hog, Kayla Kahila, tion of elementary teacher Roxie Beef Cattle Commercial 12 and under, Adrianne Balchik. Wakefield, Arnott. Arnott had served the —Junior Champion Heifer, —Showmanship Champion, Youth Hog Showmanship district for 4 years and has RESULTS — page 5 ONTONAGON — page 5 Northern Wisconsin’s rice crop ‘below average’ Northern Wisconsin’s wild to local ricers or rice finishers as non-date-regulated. rice crop is “well below average” a good way to find out when and Date-regulated lakes are for the second consecutive year, where rice is available for har- located within the Chippewa WISCONSIN according to the Department of vesting. Indian Ceded Territory in off- DEPARTMENT Natural Resources. “In general, rice may mature reservation areas in the northern of Natural DNR officials said a small later than usual on most lakes part of the state. Resources offi- handful of lakes contain har- this year. With late maturation Opening harvest dates for cials say the vestable rice beds. and poor rice conditions this date-regulated waters are deter- northern Wis- “Harvesting wild rice in Wis- year, it is even more important mined jointly by the DNR and consin rice crop consin this year will require than usual to avoid harvesting Chippewa tribal officials. All this year is early scouting and information too early. date-regulated waters are posted poor. The DNR gathering,” said Jason Fleener, “Picking before the rice has at access points at least 24 hours supplied the DNR wetland habitat specialist. fully matured not only reduces in advance of opening day. Many photo. “Ricers may find that lakes in the viability of seed that falls of the date-regulated waters will the northwest region of the state into the lake, but it leads to poor- be closed for the 2017 season are faring a bit better than lakes er harvests and poorer finishing because of failed rice crops or in the Oneida and Vilas county rice,” Fleener added. poor rice conditions. The closures Submitted photo region,” he said. Wild rice waters are divided With poor rice conditions this into two categories for harvest in year, Fleener suggests speaking Wisconsin: Date-regulated and RICE — page 5 C O N T A C T U S WEATHER INSIDE INDEX
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One of the worries, said Harvey is about to release its On Tuesday afternoon, a 3- Schlegelmilch, is that many of WASHINGTON (AP) — Open- dead. year-old girl was found alive in a the severely flooded neighbor- ing a new era in cancer care, U.S. In Texas, the official death toll rain-swollen canal, clinging to hoods weren’t in evacuation health officials on Wednesday stood at 23 on Wednesday, the body of her drowned mother areas. approved a breakthrough treat- although authorities were inves- in Beaumont, Texas. A second Additionally, the people most ment that genetically engineers tigating an additional 17 deaths woman was confirmed dead in likely to be found dead are the patients’ own blood cells into an to determine whether they were Beaumont on Wednesday. elderly, the infirm and the people army of assassins to seek and storm related. Officials fear that Earlier Tuesday, the body of who were isolated from others — destroy childhood leukemia. the number of fatalities will 61-year-old Houston Police Sgt. along with folks who didn’t have The Food and Drug Adminis- climb sharply in coming days as Steve Perez was found in his car. the means or wherewithal to flee. tration called the approval his- neighbors, emergency workers He’d been swept down a flooded Sometimes it’s a matter of hav- toric, the first gene therapy to hit and family members search for road as he drove to his precinct, ing the strength to wade through the U.S. market. Made from the missing — and discover the determined to serve his commu- flood waters a few blocks to safe- scratch for every patient, it’s one bodies of people trapped in nity. ty, or to pull one’s self up onto a of a wave of “living drugs” under waterlogged homes or encased in Eleven other confirmed roof. development to fight additional underwater graves inside cars. deaths, some of which were listed “Those who are the most vul- blood cancers and other tumors, And the death toll might rise on a Harris County database, nerable when the sky is blue, too. even further in the recovery showed people were found float- they are also the most vulnerable Novartis Pharmaceuticals set phase, from car crashes, carbon ing in waters, some in homes or when the sky is grey,” Schle- the price for its one-time infusion Associated Press monoxide poisoning or other acci- businesses, others near cars. glemilch said. of so-called “CAR-T cells” at IN THIS July 9, 2015, photo, provided by Novartis Pharmaceuticals dents during cleanup. Among those victims was Ruben Fugate, the former FEMA $475,000, but said there would Corp., human T cells belonging to cancer patients arrive at Novartis “Historically all estimates of Jordan, a high school basketball head, said it’s also common for be no charge for patients who Pharmaceuticals Corp.’s Morris Plains, N.J., facility. The Food and Drug deaths are wrong in the begin- coach, who was last seen late people to die during the recovery didn’t show a response within a Administration (FDA) approved the first treatment that genetically ning,” said Craig Fugate, who Saturday helping people through phase, when stress levels are month. engineers patients’ own blood cells into an army of leukemia-fighting was the Federal Emergency flood waters. His family was high and people aren’t making “This is a brand new way of assassins. Manufacturer Novartis will create those turbocharged cells Management Agency director informed on Monday that he had clear-headed decisions. treating cancer,” said Dr. in this facility and ship them back to hospitals to infuse into patients. from 2009 until earlier this year. died in the floods. “Stay safe, stay home, stay off Stephan Grupp of Children’s soldiers that cancer too often can months or years. Already, the nation is shocked “The sad thing is, of the the roads if you can. Don’t go Hospital of Philadelphia, who evade. Researchers filter those It’s a completely different way by the horrors revealed as the deaths we’ve seen, we’re going to sightseeing,” he warned. treated the first child with CAR- cells from a patient’s blood, to harness the immune system storm moves out of the area and see more, unfortunately,” said Still, experts say there is some T cell therapy — a girl who’d reprogram them to harbor a than popular immunotherapy east toward Louisiana and points Jeff Schlegelmilch, the deputy good news: They don’t expect the been near death but now is can- “chimeric antigen receptor” or drugs called “checkpoint north. director of the National Center death toll from Harvey to come cer-free for five years and count- CAR that zeroes in on cancer, inhibitors” that treat a variety of The first confirmed fatality for Disaster Preparedness at anywhere close to that of Katri- ing. “That’s enormously exciting.” and grow hundreds of millions of cancers by helping the body’s came early: A man in the Gulf Columbia University. “That na, when 1,800 people died. CAR-T treatment uses gene copies. Returned to the patient, natural T cells better spot coastal city of Rockport was number doesn’t stop moving up Many of those flood-related fatal- therapy techniques not to fix dis- the revved-up cells can continue tumors. CAR-T cell therapy gives killed in a fire late Friday as the until we’re well into the recovery ities came when a levee broke ease-causing genes but to tur- multiplying to fight disease for patients stronger T cells to do storm raged ashore. phase.” and water inundated New bocharge T cells, immune system that job. On Wednesday, officials locat- No official number of the miss- Orleans. People were stranded in “We’re entering a new frontier ed a submerged van that seven ing has been released, and a extreme heat and the federal in medical innovation with the members of a Houston family spokesman for the Harris County response was slow. Emergency NOTICE OF ability to reprogram a patient’s had been traveling in when it Sheriff’s Office, where Houston is managers learned painful own cells to attack a deadly can- was swept off a bridge and into a located, said there isn’t a specific lessons during Katrina, and have PUBLIC HEARING cer,” said FDA Commissioner storm-ravaged bayou. Samuel strategy in place to look for addi- put those lessons to use in this Scott Gottlieb. Saldivar told police he was trying tional bodies. storm. CITY OF BESSEMER The first CAR-T version, to bring his elderly parents and “We are going to go out and Residents of New Orleans dur- POLICE POWER ORDINANCE NO. 356 developed by Novartis and the his brother’s four grandchildren try to find any potential victims ing Katrina saw top-to-bottom ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE NO. 357 University of Pennsylvania, is to safety from their flooded home that may be there,” said the failures at every level, experts The City of Bessemer will hold a public hearing at the regularly sched- approved for use by several hun- on Sunday when the van he was spokesman, Jake Smith. “We are said. uled meeting Monday September 18, 2017, Bessemer City Council dred patients a year who are des- driving was tossed by a strong also encouraging the public if During Harvey, “state and Chambers, City Hall, 411 South Sophie Street, Bessemer, Michigan perately ill with acute lym- current into the bayou as it they come across anything, we local officials and FEMA were 49911 at 5:30 p.m. at which time they will receive public comment re- phoblastic leukemia, or ALL. It crossed the bridge. He escaped strongly urge them to call 911 if mobilizing, water rescue teams garding the proposed Police Power Ordinance No. 356 and proposed strikes more than 3,000 children through a window but the six they find a body or a potential were prepared, in anticipation of Zoning Amendment Ordinance No. 357. The public may appear at the and young adults in the U.S. others were trapped when the victim.” this,” said Fugate, adding that public hearing in person or by counsel, be heard, and submit evidence each year and while most sur- van’s partially submerged sliding Houston Police Chief Art safe shelters were almost imme- and written comments with respect to the application. Written comments vive, about 15 percent relapse door wouldn’t open. Acevedo said the department had diately in place for Texas resi- may be submitted to the above address, ATTN: Clerk, from now until despite today’s best treatments. Also Wednesday, authorities received 47 missing persons dents, unlike New Orleans. 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 2017. In a key study of 63 advanced said 65-year-old Donald Rogers reports since Harvey inundated “That provided faster rescues.” Applicant: City of Bessemer, 411 South Sophie Street patients, 83 percent went into and his 58-year-old wife, the city and 27 of those individu- One other thing seems to have Bessemer, MI 49911, 906-663-4311 remission soon after receiving Rochelle, drowned when they als have been located. helped Houston in its time of the CAR-T cells. Importantly, it’s were swept away by a current Photos with pleas for help need: the residents themselves. Purpose of Ordinances: not clear how long that benefit after driving their pickup truck have been posted on social “Neighbors helping neigh- Police Power Ordinance No. 356, to authorize the establishment of lasts: Some patients did relapse into floodwaters in a rural area media, cut-and-pasted and bors,” Fugate said. “That will certain types of medical marijuana facilities in the City of Bessemer. months later. southwest of Houston. Fort Bend retweeted by thousands of people keep the death toll down.” Zoning Amendment Ordinance No. 357 to repeal section 9.11U of the Zoning Ordinance, and to consider medical marijuana facilities a special use with additional requirements 2013 SKI DOO MXZ 600 SPORT Location of Affected by Amendment: City of Bessemer Industrial Park. Bessemer Township Also known as the Western M-1 and M-2 zones of the City of Bessemer. Electric Start, The City of Bessemer will, upon request, provide appropriate aids and The BessemerPUBLIC Township Planning HEARING Commission will be holding services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with 4400 Miles, disabilities to allow equal participation in this meeting. Such aids may 1 Owner a public hearing on September 19, 2017, 5:00 p.m. at the include qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and Bessemer Township Hall, P.O. Box 304, 10338 Mill Street, other ways of making information and communications accessible to peo- Ramsay, Michigan 49959, to hear public comment regarding a ple who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. proposed amendment repealing Marijuana Dispensaries, as Please contact Jim Trudgeon, City Clerk/Treasurer at 906-663-4311 or currently defined, in Zoning Ordinance #137, Article 9, Section [email protected] 24 hours prior to the meeting to get SAVE! SAVE! this set up. $ 3.2.2. (K) Medical Marijuana Dispensary. Comments may be 3,999 presented at the public hearing, or in writing by mailing or de- All reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate persons with hand- icaps including but not limited to moving the meeting to a lower floor livering them to the addresses above or to btsuper@bessemer- handicapped accessible meeting room. Please call the Bessemer City twp.com. Written comment must be received no later than Clerk prior to the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Cloverland Motors 300 E. CloverlandDr., (U.S. 2) • Ironwood, MI 49938 September 18, 2017. We look forward to hearing from you. James K. Trudgeon, Clerk 906-932-1202 www.cloverlandmotorsports.com Jeff Randall - Bessemer Township Supervisor THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM COMMUNITY THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 l 3 Community calendar Mark Hamill on Luke Skywalker’s
Email calendar items and com- Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Town Hall. 715-561-2190. return, losing Carrie Fisher munity news to news@yourdaily- Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Superior Riders, Maplewood globe.com. For more information, area74.org. Steak House ride, 6 p.m., Ironwood. NEW YORK (AP) — When we Wheelers,” which I thought at Jedi in training to finally a Jedi call 906-932-2211. Pat O’Donnell Civic Center Alzheimer’s Disease Care- last saw Mark Hamill in the the time was really groundbreak- master. What you’re talking Thursday, Aug. 31 Board, 5 p.m., Civic Center, Iron- givers Support Group, 6-7 p.m., “Star Wars” saga, he was a mys- ing. We got canceled so quickly, about is what really fascinated wood. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, terious hooded figure on a but if that had been a success, I me. Between “Return of the Jedi” Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Mercer, Wis. Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Iron- jagged, remote island off the wouldn’t have been able to do and “Force Awakens,” there’s wood Memorial Building. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Bessemer Booster Club, 6:30 Ironwood. area74.org. p.m., A.D. Johnston High School. coast of Ireland. “Star Wars.” Fate is a funny just decades of history that’s Gogebic County Veterans Ser- “For a cameo that brief, boy thing. Who knew? unknown. So I was wondering vice Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., AL-ANON, 6 p.m., Salem Luther- Gogebic Range Carvers, 6:30 did they make me work,” Hamill AP: After all these years, how how they’re going to handle all Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., an Church, Ironwood. area74.org. p.m., shop room, A.D. Johnston High Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 Ironwood Sports Hall of Fame, School, Bessemer. jokes. did it feel to be Luke again? this. Now, obviously, with “Force p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667- 6 p.m., Luther L. Wright K-12 People for Peace, 7 p.m. EDT, But in “The Last Jedi,” which Hamill: A thing that felt Awakens,” J.J. (Abrams) had a 1110. School, room 205. Episcopal Church of Ascension, 501 Disney will release Dec. 15, maybe wrong about coming back full plate. It was inevitable that Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, MECCA Ski Club, 6 p.m., Houghton St., Ontonagon. Hamill plays a much larger role. was the fact that the original tril- they would push me down the Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. MECCA cabin near the treatment Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., “Star Wars” will buzz again — 34 ogy had a beginning, a middle line. I was sorry I wasn’t able to facility, Mercer, Wis. Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. area74.org. years later — with its original and an end. But there’s two ways work with any of the original Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, area74.org. Gogebic-Iron County Paisano hero. Luke Skywalker is back. of looking at that. On the one actors again. But it’s not about Clubs, 1 p.m., Aging Unit, Hurley. Ontonagon United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 basement, next to Holiday gas sta- p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, In a recent interview with The hand, it had closure. But if you us anymore. In this new one, I ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 Associated Press, Hamill spoke look at it another way, it’s the was saying to Rian Johnson: I p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, tion, Ontonagon. area74.org. Bessemer. area74.org. by phone from Malibu, Califor- story of how Luke went from need to know my backstory. It 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse Government Government Faith Center, Ironwood. Ironwood Parks and Recre- Ironwood Economic Develop- nia. “It’s just the calm before the becoming a farm boy to a Jedi was kind of unclear. You read Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 ation Committee, 5:30 p.m., meet- ment Corporation, 10 a.m., meet- storm,” he said. “With something and then the story ends. It would where he is now and what he’s p.m., First Presbyterian Church, ing, Conference Room 1, second ing, Conference Room 1, second like this, it’s almost too high-pro- be like telling the story of how doing now and sort of have to fill Hurley. area74.org. floor, Memorial Building, Ironwood. floor, Memorial Building, Ironwood. file for comfort.” James Bond got his license to kill in the blanks for yourself. So I Government Tuesday, Sept. 5 Thursday, Sept. 7 Hamill, though, is a veteran. and became 007, and the story did do a backstory myself. It’s not Iron County Deer Advisory He’s been living with the glare of ends. about Luke anymore, so it’s not Council, 6 p.m., Mercer Town Hall. Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Iron- Gogebic-Ontonagon Commu- “Star Wars” for a long time. “The AP: So you had some hesita- really important. But I had to Friday, Sept. 1 wood Memorial Building. nity Action Agency quarterly food movie had such an impact, you tion? make sense of it for myself. What Gogebic County Veterans Ser- commodity distribution for regis- thought: Oh my gosh, I already Hamill: When they asked me Rian came up with, I was vice Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Iron- tered families, 9 a.m.-noon, Aurora Mercer Cribbage, 9:30-11:30 know what the first line in my to come back, it was scary. I stunned. a.m., Mercer Senior Center. wood Memorial Building. 906-667- Athletic Club, Ironwood; 1-2 p.m., 1110. Pioneer Park Apartments, Ironwood; obituary is going to be,” he said. thought, “Gee, it was hard to AP: Does it feel different to be Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 “Which is odd and eerie.” catch lightning in a bottle the putting out a “Star Wars” movie p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., GOCAA, Having briefly served as a first time. I don’t know if this is without Carrie Fisher, who died Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. 100 S. Mill St., Bessemer. 906-667- p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. area74.org. 0283. copyboy at the AP’s Los Angeles such a wise idea.” When we left, in December, and Harrison Ford, Emergencies: 715-476-7655. Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Iron- bureau while a college student, even if they were going to do a who exited with “Force Awak- Alcoholics Anonymous/Al- Golden Dragon. New members wel- wood Memorial Building. Hamill introduced himself as “a third trilogy, it wouldn’t have ens”? Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran come. Gogebic County Veterans Ser- fellow AP employee.” Jedi mas- anything to do with us. George Hamill: It is different. She Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer, Wis., vice Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., ters, it turns out, hail from the (Lucas) never said you’re going to was irreplaceable. There can Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Public Library. 715-476-2366. Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., most unexpected corners of the do three more. He did mention never be a proper reunion any- Life Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 Ontonagon United Methodist Church universe. maybe coming back and doing a more. It’s tragic. I hate that it basement, next to Holiday gas sta- Woodland Church, Ironwood. p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667- Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 1110. AP: Do you ever reflect on how cameo and handing Excalibur to adds an air of melancholy to the tion, Ontonagon. area74.org. much your life changed by a sim- the next young hope. This is back film because it doesn’t deserve Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 Episcopal Church of the Transfigura- Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, ple audition for a funny-sounding when we were doing the first one it. I know for a fact she would p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic tion, Ironwood. area74.org. Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Government area74.org. science-fiction adventure more and I thought, “What is this sup- obviously want us to be having Wakefield Township Board, ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 than four decades ago? posed to be?” fun. She was all about laughter Saturday, Sept. 2 5:30 p.m., township hall. p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, Hamill: The thing is, they got AP: Did this feel like a differ- and enjoying the moment. We’re Bessemer City Council, 5:30 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse it down to two sets of three: a ent Luke to you? It sounds as all sort of having this communal Community Pickleball Pad- p.m., city hall. Faith Center, Ironwood. dlers, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mercer Han, a Luke and a Leia. There though this is a darker version of period of grief. In a way, it sort Wednesday, Sept. 6 Knights of Columbus 4th were three other actors, and then the character that may be unfa- of reflects the movies them- School gymnasium. 715-776-4588. Degree Pere Menard Assembly Family Fun, 11 a.m., Bessemer Carrie, Harrison and myself. miliar to fans and even to you. selves, which were about tri- Christian Men of the Northland, 471, 6 p.m. business meeting, KC Public Library. Hall, Ironwood. And there was never a mix or a Hamill: Absolutely. Luke umphs and tragedies. They are Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. match. You go with one team or changed, I think, more than the about a family — a dysfunction- Gogebic-Ontonagon Commu- Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. p.m., First Presbyterian Church, another. It’s just weird. I did a other characters in the original al family, but a family nonethe- area74.org. nity Action Agency Nutrition Council, 10:30 a.m., Mill Street Gar- Hurley. area74.org. TV series called “The Texas trilogy, from callow farm boy to a less. Sunday, Sept. 3 den, Bessemer. Knights of Columbus Council Gogebic-Ontonagon Commu- 1396, 6:30 p.m. business meeting, Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., nity Action Agency quarterly food KC Hall, Ironwood. closed meeting, Salem Lutheran commodity distribution for regis- Government Church, Ironwood. tered families, noon-2:30 p.m. EST, Ojibway Correctional Facility Wax museum revels in ridicule as critics lampoon its statues Gogebic Range Trail Authority, fire hall, Bruce Crossing; 2-4:30 p.m. Community Liaison Committee, BOSTON (AP) — A good roast- Going forward, most new mod- was at the museum with her two 6 p.m., Pit Stop, Bessemer. EST, 429 River St., Ontonagon. 906- 9 a.m., Warden’s conference ing hasn’t caused a meltdown at els will be created only after sons this week when she stopped Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 667-0283. room. Boston’s new wax museum. artists sit down with the subject cold before a seated statue of rap- Wesley United Methodist Church, Iron County Traffic Safety Alcoholics Anonymous, open Officials at the Dreamland to gather dozens of dimensions. per Snoop Dogg. Ironwood. meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran Committee, 9:30 a.m., Iron County Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 Highway Department, Hurley. Wax Museum say they’re The goal is to add about five stat- “He’s spooky looking. He looks Church, Ironwood. area74.org. embracing the extra attention ues a year, mostly of stars with like he’s going to stand up,” said p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, DOVE Support Group, noon-2 Iron County Extension Educa- brought by waves of online heck- roots in Boston. Zeitz, whose sons posed alongside Bessemer. area74.org. p.m. 906-932-4990. tion Committee, 1 p.m., Court- Monday, Sept. 4 Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, house, Hurley. lers who have lampooned some of So far, the jeers have targeted the statue for a photo. 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restau- Ironwood Planning Commis- its less-than-flattering likeness- only a small fraction of the muse- Some researchers say wax Iron County Food Pantry, 9 rant, Ironwood. sion, 5 p.m., meeting, Conference es. um’s 101 wax models of musi- models inspire mixed feelings a.m.-4 p.m., 72 Michigan Ave., Mon- Iron County Veterans Service Room 1, second floor, Memorial “It’s absolutely been a blessing cians, actors and historical fig- because of a phenomenon called treal, Wis. 715-561-4450. Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Building, Ironwood. to have all of that controversy,” ures. Several others have drawn the “uncanny valley,” an idea said Michael Pelletz, the muse- admiration for their impeccable that people are unsettled by um’s vice president of sales. likenesses. human replicas that look nearly “Even if it’s negative press, it’s Brandi Zeitz of nearby Saugus — but not quite — real. Matt Damon goes mini in working wonderfully.” Photos of the museum’s life- sized wax figures have been cir- Venice opener ‘Downsizing’ culating online since it opened its PAT O’DONNELL doors in July, in some cases VENICE, Italy (AP) — “Down- or Midwestern strugglers such as Many will find the journey inspiring scorching ridicule. CIVIC CENTER sizing” has generated jumbo-sized “About Schmidt,” ‘’Sideways” and unexpected, but reviewers in It started with a wax portray- buzz at the Venice Film Festival “Nebraska.” Venice were mostly happy to be al of President Donald Trump — not least as viewers debate how “It has the same sense of swept along for the ride. The that some say looks more like to describe it. humor and basically the same Guardian called the film a “spry, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey starting Fri. Sept. 1 Is it a science fiction film, a tone,” Payne told reporters in nuanced, winningly digressive Graham. OPEN SKATING romantic comedy, a political para- Venice on Wednesday. movie,” while the Hollywood Then it was a statue of New Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays ble, an apocalyptic thriller? The movie applies Payne’s wry Reporter said it was “captivating, England Patriots quarterback e 6:30pm-8:30pm Alexander Payne’s movie mixes eye for human foibles to a plot funny” and “deeply humane.” Tom Brady that some called Skat tals all those elements in its story of a that explores the power and limits “creepy,” with one online critic Ren EVERY WEEKEND! Ultimately, the film rests on ailable! man, played by Matt Damon, who of science and the threat of envi- Payne’s knack for depicting saying it looks like someone who Av $ tries to solve his problems by ronmental catastrophe. human relationships. Damon’s “would murder you and hide the 10 Punch Pass 30.00 body.” shrinking himself. The script by Payne and Jim Paul becomes friends with a FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 906-932-0602 Damon and co-stars Kristen Taylor opens with a Norwegian louche European neighbor, played Now it’s a figure of former Wiig and Hong Chau joined Payne scientist making a breakthrough by Waltz, and develops feelings for Boston Celtics forward Paul 4972 Jackson Road, Ironwood, Michigan 49938 on the red carpet for the film’s he thinks will save humanity: a Ngoc Lan, a former Vietnamese Pierce, which one sports-news Venice premiere Wednesday — technique that can shrink people political prisoner working as a website simply said “looks like the first of 11 days of galas that to 5 inches (12 centimeters) tall. house cleaner. someone who’s not Paul Pierce.” will bring stars including George That means they use a tiny frac- Actress Hong Chau (“Treme,” Pelletz says some of the fig- Clooney and Jennifer Lawrence to tion of the resources they once ‘’Inherent Vice”) is already being ures aren’t perfect because the canal-crossed Italian city. did — and need to pay less, talked of as a potential awards they’re based on photos instead of The Venice opening-night slot allowing people of modest means nominee for her performance as actual measurements from the has become coveted by filmmakers to grow instantly rich by becom- the spirited, complex character. celebrities. And if the sculptors hoping to make a splash come ing small. “This is a character that is nor- aren’t keenly familiar with every awards season. Several recent The movie has fun imagining mally in the background, that is contour of Brady’s face, he said Local Music Brew Food Venice openers, including “Gravi- what the miniaturized world low-status character in the cul- they can be forgiven — most are ty” and “La La Land,” have gone would be like, as Damon goes to ture, and not one that you typical- based overseas, in London and on to win multiple Academy live in a luxury micro-city, a sort ly see in the forefront of a story,” Paris. Awards. of retirement community for the she said. Still, Pelletz said even the “Downsizing” has ingredients tiny. “Downsizing” is the latest ordi- imperfect statues are works of art that could help it strike a similar Then it takes a serious turn to nary-Joe role for Damon, who that take months to create. chord with audiences and awards ask whether science could be exudes a likable everyman-under- “I’m proud of every single wax voters: a likable, bankable star in humanity’s salvation, or whether duress quality whether he’s action figure in here,” he said. “Some Damon; a strong supporting cast stubbornly fallible human nature hero Jason Bourne or a stranded people love Picasso, some people that includes Wiig and Christophe is likely to be our species’ undo- astronaut in “The Martian.” don’t. It’s perception.” Waltz; and an imaginative story ing. laced with compassion and humor. Along the way, a movie that Payne says despite its sci-fi started in the familiar Payne ter- In Loving Memory of premise and international canvas, ritory of Omaha, Nebraska, takes “Downsizing” is not so different to viewers all the way to an under- JUDY HEIKKINEN the films he’s best known for — ground bunker in a Norwegian March 18, 1938 – August 31, 2014 funny-sad stories of middle aged fjord. A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. Bessemer VFW It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad Hosts/Cooks – Larry & Veronica Miskovich with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, LARRY’S FISH FRY and laughter through the years. We’re back from Summer Break! A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, Serving FISH FRY Every Friday and a living, lasting memory our grateful hearts’ will treasure. –Author Unknown ROTISSERIE CHICKEN on the 1st & 3rd Fridays Only Love you “always”, Friday’s 3:00-8:00 p.m. 906-667-0812 Bill, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren 4 l THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 OPINION THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Racial lies and racism DAILY GLOBE Earlier this month, The New York Times tion 209 (also known as the California Civil Sue Mizell, Publisher ran an article titled “U.S. Rights Unit Shifts Rights Initiative) was approved by California to Study Antiwhite Bias” on its front page. voters. The measure amended the state con- Larry Holcombe, Managing Editor The article says that President Donald stitution to prohibit state governmental Trump’s Justice Department’s civil rights institutions from considering race, sex or eth- division is going to investigate and sue uni- nicity in the areas of public employment, versities whose affirmative action admis- Walter E. public contracting and public education. In Their Opinion sions policies discriminate against white Williams The experience of California, where racial- applicants. This is an out-and-out lie. The ly discriminatory admissions policy has been Sports help shape truth is that the U.S. departments of Justice reduced, suggests that if Ivy League univer- and Education plan to investigate racial bias sities were prohibited from using race as a in admissions at Harvard and other elite factor in admissions, the Asian-American institutions where Asian-Americans are held 30 percent of Asians. admissions rate would rise while the per- young people to far higher standards than other appli- The case of Austin Jia is typical of what centages of white, black and Hispanic stu- cants. This type of practice was used during happens to Asian students. In 2015, Jia grad- dents would fall. Diversity-crazed college Over the next few weeks, students across the region will the first half of the 20th century to limit the uated from high school and had a nearly per- administrators would throw a hissy fit. By return to math classes and biology laboratories. number of Jews at Harvard and other Ivy fect score of 2340 out of 2400 possible points the way, diversity-crazed administrators are To English literature and creative writing — perhaps League schools. on the new SAT. His GPA was 4.42, and he willing accomplices in the nearly total lack of even to journalism — as the academic year begins. Drs. Thomas Espenshade and Alexandria had taken 11 Advanced Placement courses in racial diversity on their basketball teams. It’s But education is so much more than what’s learned in the Radford documented discrimination against high school. He had been on his school’s not unusual to watch games in which there’s classroom. Asians in their 2009 award-winning book, debate team, been the tennis team’s captain not a single white, Hispanic or Asian player. Education is a supervised experience in which young peo- “No Longer Separate, Not Yet Equal: Race and played the violin in the all-state orches- Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz ple learn how to socialize, deal with conflict, work together and Class in Elite College Admission and tra. His applications for admission were says, “The idea of discriminating against for common goals and so much more. Campus Life.” Their research demonstrated rejected at Harvard, Princeton and Columbia Asians in order to make room for other universities, as well as at the University of They learn to overcome adversity and live with disap- that, when controlling for other variables, minorities doesn’t seem right as a matter of Pennsylvania. Jia said that his rejection was pointment. Asian students faced considerable odds principle.” Dershowitz is absolutely right, against their admission. To be admitted to particularly disturbing when certain class- but he goes astray when he argues that They learn to celebrate skill and work through deficiencies. mates who had lower scores but were not They also learn how to participate in a community and elite colleges, Asians needed SAT scores 140 investigating discrimination against whites points higher than whites, 270 points higher Asian-American like him were admitted to interact with people with whom they may disagree from raises a different set of questions. He says, than Hispanics and 450 points higher than those Ivy League schools. “Generically, whites have not been the sub- time to time. blacks. An Asian applicant with an SAT score California universities present an inter- ject of historic discrimination.” Dershowitz’s In other words, they learn how to become productive cit- of 1500 (out of a possible 1600 on the old esting case. At one time, they also discrimi- vision fails to see people as humans, because izens. SAT) had the same chance of being admitted nated against Asians in admissions, but now what human is deserving of racial discrimi- Participation in high school sports — and other extracur- as a white student with a 1360 score, a Lati- it’s a different story. As of 2008, Asians made nation? ricular activities — provides the perfect training ground for no with a 1230 and a black student with a up 40 percent of the students enrolled at Walter E. Williams is a professor of eco- what the world will be like post-graduation. 1050 score. Another way of looking at it is UCLA and 43 percent at the University of nomics at George Mason University. To find More than 3,000 student-athletes in Greater Lansing that among applicants who had the highest California, Berkeley. Last school year, 42 out more about Walter E. Williams and read will compete for their schools throughout the year. SAT scores (within the 1400-1600 range), 77 percent of students at Caltech were Asian. features by other Creators Syndicate writers They wear their uniforms with pride, and boost the rep- percent of blacks were admitted, 48 percent You might ask what accounts for the high and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate utation of their community through healthy competition. of Hispanics, 40 percent of whites and only numbers. It turns out that in 1996, Proposi- webpage at creators.com. Other extracurricular activities can provide similar opportunities. It’s just as important for communities to show their pride Today in history in the young people who represent them. Support their endeavors by going to games, attending By The Associated Press performances, participating in fundraisers, generally by being present. Today’s Highlight in History There is a lot of science that supports community con- On August 31, 1997, Prince nection as a benefit for young people. Regardless of whether Charles brought Princess Diana home for the last time, escorting the you have children, it is important to show your support. body of his former wife to a Britain Being celebrated in athletics and extracurricular activi- that was shocked, grief-stricken and ties are just some of the ways good behavior is reinforced for angered by her death in a Paris traf- young people. fic accident earlier that day. Sports — and music, theater, debate, robotics, etc. — help On this date teach students skills that will contribute to their future success. In 1867, French poet Charles Baudelaire, 46, died in Paris. Let’s support them along the way, across the region. In 1886, an earthquake with an As another school year begins, let’s be sure to show up as estimated magnitude of 7.3 devas- a community to support young people and encourage their tated Charleston, South Carolina, development. killing at least 60 people, according Sports — and other extracurricular activities — will to the U.S. Geological Survey. shape them for a lifetime. In 1916, the musical revue “The So will our support. Big Show,” featuring the song “Poor Butterfly” by Raymond Hubbell and —Lansing State Journal John Golden, opened at New York’s Hippodrome. In 1939, the first issue of Marvel Comics, featuring the Human Torch, Records. accused Duke University lacrosse Today’s Birthdays Legislators was published by Timely Publica- In 1991, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzs- players. Japanese monster movie actor tions in New York. tan declared their independence, Five years ago: In a speech to Katsumi Tezuka (“Godzilla”) is 105. In 1941, the radio program “The raising to 10 the number of republics an annual Federal Reserve confer- Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robin- Michigan Wisconsin Great Gildersleeve,” a spinoff from seeking to secede from the Soviet ence in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, son is 82. Actor Warren Berlinger is “Fibber McGee and Molly” starring Gov. Rick Snyder, P.O. Box Gov. Scott Walker, 115 East Union. Chairman Ben Bernanke sent a 80. Rock musician Jerry Allison Harold Peary, debuted on NBC. 30013, Lansing, MI 48909, phone State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702, In 1992, white separatist Randy clear message that the Fed would do (Buddy Holly and the Crickets) is 78. In 1954, Hurricane Carol hit the 517-373-3400, online contact page: phone 608-266-1212, online contact Weaver surrendered to authorities in more to help the still-struggling U.S. Actor Jack Thompson is 77. Violinist northeastern Atlantic states; Con- michigan.gov/snyder. page: walker.wi.gov. Naples, Idaho, ending an 11-day economy, but did not specify exactly Itzhak Perlman is 72. Singer Van Mor- necticut, Rhode Island and part of Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., 328 siege by federal agents that had what, or when. Writer Richard Bach, rison is 72. Rock musician Rudolf Massachusetts bore the brunt of the claimed the lives of Weaver’s wife, author of “Jonathan Livingston Schenker (The Scorpions) is 69. Mich., 731 Hart Senate Office Build- Hart Senate Office Building, Wash- storm, which resulted in some 70 son and a deputy U.S. marshal. Seagull,” was seriously hurt after his Actor Richard Gere is 68. Actor ing, Washington, DC 20510, phone ington, DC 20510, phone 202-224- deaths. (Weaver was acquitted of murder small plane went down in Washing- Stephen Henderson is 68. Olympic 202-224-4822, online contact page: 5323, online contact page: ronjohn- In 1965, the U.S. House of Rep- and all other charges in connection ton state. gold medal track and field athlete stabenow.senate.gov. son.senate.gov. resentatives joined the Senate in with the confrontation; he was con- One year ago: On Mexican soil Edwin Moses is 62. Rock singer Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., 724 Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., voting to establish the U.S. Depart- victed of failing to appear for trial on for the first time as the Republican Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) is 60. Rock Hart Senate Office Building, Wash- 709 Hart Senate Office Building, ment of Housing and Urban Devel- firearms charges and was sen- presidential nominee, a firm, but musician Gina Schock (The Go-Go’s) ington, DC 20510, phone 202-224- Washington, DC 20510, phone 202- opment. tenced to 18 months in prison but measured Donald Trump defended is 60. Singer Tony DeFranco (The 6221, online contact page: 224-5653; online contact page: bald- In 1972, at the Munich Summer given credit for 14 months he’d the right of the United States to build DeFranco Family) is 58. Rhythm-and- peters.senate.gov. win.senate.gov. Olympics, American swimmer Mark already served.) a massive border wall along its blues musician Larry Waddell (Mint U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R- U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Ash- Spitz won his fourth and fifth gold Ten years ago: President southern flank, standing up for the Condition) is 54. Actor Jaime P. Watersmeet, 414 Cannon House land, 2330 Rayburn House Office medals in the 100-meter butterfly George W. Bush met privately at the centerpiece of his immigration plan Gomez is 52. Baseball pitcher Hideo Office Building, Washington, DC Building, Washington, DC 20515, and 800-meter freestyle relay; Sovi- Pentagon with the Joint Chiefs of during a joint press conference with Nomo is 49. Rock musician Jeff 20515, phone 202-225-4735, online phone 202-225-3365, online contact et gymnast Olga Korbut won gold Staff, who conveyed their concern Mexican President Enrique Pena Russo (Tonic) is 48. Singer-composer contact page: bergman.house.gov. page: duffy.house.gov. medals in floor exercise and the bal- about a growing strain on troops and Nieto. The first commercial flight Deborah Gibson is 47. Rock musician State Sen. Tom Casperson, R- State Sen. Janet Bewley, D- ance beam. their families from long and repeated between the United States and Cuba Greg Richling (Wallflowers) is 47. Escanaba, 4100 Binsfeld Building, Ashland, 126 South, State Capitol, In 1986, 82 people were killed combat tours in Iraq. President Bush in more than a half century, a Jet- Actor Zack Ward is 47. Golfer Padraig P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909, P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707, when an Aeromexico jetliner and a announced a set of modest propos- Blue Airbus A320, landed in the cen- Harrington is 46. Actor Chris Tucker is phone 517-373-7840, online contact phone 608-266-3510, online contact small private plane collided over als to deal with an alarming rise in tral city of Santa Clara, re-establish- 45. Actress Sara Ramirez is 42. page: senatortomcasperson.com. page: legis.wisconsin.gov/sen- Cerritos, California. The Soviet pas- mortgage defaults. Mike Nifong, the ing regular air service severed at the Rhythm-and-blues singer Tamara State Rep. Scott Dianda, D- ate/25/bewley. senger ship Admiral Nakhimov col- disgraced former district attorney of height of the Cold War. Brazil’s Sen- (Trina & Tamara) is 40. Calumet, S-1489 House Office State Rep. Beth Meyers, D-Bay- lided with a merchant vessel in the Durham County, North Carolina, was ate voted to remove President Dilma Thought for Today: Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, field, 409 North, State Capitol, P.O. Black Sea, causing both to sink; up sentenced to a day in jail after being Rousseff from office (Rousseff was “Fashion can be bought. Style MI 48909, phone 517-373-0850, Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708, 608- to 448 people reportedly died. held in criminal contempt of court for accused of breaking fiscal laws in one must possess.” — Edna Wool- online contact page: 266-7690, online contact page: In 1987, the Michael Jackson lying to a judge when pursuing rape her management of the federal bud- man Chase, American fashion editor dianda.housedems.com. [email protected]. album “Bad” was released by Epic charges against three falsely get). (1877-1957).
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PUBLISHER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ACCOUNTING DAILY GLOBE Sue Mizell Jenna Martilla yourdailyglobe.com MANAGING EDITOR CIRCULATION Award Winning Newspaper Larry Holcombe Marissa Casari USPS 269-980 ADVERTISING DIRECTOR LEAD PRESS Published daily Monday - Saturday Heidi Ofstad Bill Westerman (except Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day) Periodicals postage paid at Ironwood, MI 49938 POSTMASTER – Send changes of addresses to: The Daily Globe, P.O. Box 548, 118 E. McLeod Ave., Ironwood, MI 49938 906-932-2211 • 800-236-2887 • Fax 906-932-5358 THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 l 5 deputies with what was believed AREA / STATE Hellier to be a pellet gun. FISHING TOURNEY Ewen man to be He refused to cooperate with the additional officers respond- ing to the scene, the release said, sentenced in From page 1 and an officer used a Taser on The roughly three-hour stand- him before Hellier retreated into animal cruelty case off began after Gogebic County his residence and barricaded Sheriff’s Department deputies himself inside. ONTONAGON — In a bench responded to a report of an Following the breakdown of trial in Ontonagon District alleged dispute between Hellier negotiations, officers and mem- Court Wednesday, a Ewen man and a neighbor. bers of the Gogebic Iron SWAT was convicted of cruelty to ani- The neighbor accused Hellier team breached the residence. mals. Andre Jones 27 was found of shooting in the direction of the Inside, they were allegedly guilty of the charge by Judge neighbor’s property, according to met by the suspect wielding a Janis Burgess after a one day a press release from Gogebic hatchet, the release said. He was trial. The offense carries a penal- County Sheriff Pete Matonich. taken into custody following a ty of up to 93 days in jail, $1,000 The release alleged he also fired struggle. No major injuries were fine and up to 200 hours commu- in the direction of responding suffered in the standoff. nity service or any combination of the three. Sentencing will be held September 26. cent to private land may be pri- —Jan Tucker Rice vately owned. Ricers are encour- aged to check local land owner- ship records, or with DNR, and Plane incident request permission from From page 1 landowners before beginning protect and replenish seed stock their harvests. investigated and help promote rice growth in More information regarding Submitted photo ARBOR VITAE, Wis. — The future years, Kleener said. licensing and harvest regula- CHINOOK SALMON have arrived near shore in Lake Superior at Black River Harbor just in time for the Labor Vilas County Sheriff’s Depart- People should be aware that tions is available on the Wiscon- Day weekend fishing tournament. Photographer Al Vuorenmaa said all of the salmon were fin-clipped, ment received a 911 call around wild rice growing along rivers, sin DNR’s homepage; search key- meaning they were stocked by the Department of Natural Resources and raised by the Black River Harbor noon Tuesday that the Lakeland streams and some flowages adja- words “wild rice.” Boating Club four years ago. The crew of Don Maki, Jim Johnson and Dan Martinson boated five fish, while Area Airport in Arbor Vitae had Shemp Maslanka and Ben Pertile pulled in two, including a 15-pounder. an airplane circling to burn off fuel so it could land with mal- filled,” Bobula said. functioning landing gear. At —Tiny Tot Showmanship, —Grand Champion Lamb, Ontonagon Bobula also said that the Pest- 12:36 p.m., the airplane landed under 6, Delila DeGrave. Morgan Maki, Bessemer. ka Construction Company is Results successfully, without any —Showmanship Champion, —Reserve Grand Champion completing the wheel chair ramp injuries. Delila DeGrave. Lamb, Peter Gallo. into the band room. The ramp is The pilot was the only one on From page 1 Market Animal Project Record the first of the construction pro- From page 1 board, according to the sheriff’s Book Tech University and a Copper jects under the recently department. —Showmanship Champion, Market—Grand Animal Champion Project Steer, —Grand Champion Animal Country resident as a special approved sinking fund tax elec- Vilas County Emergency Peter Gallo. Janelle Lekies. Project Book, Janelle Lekies. education instructor. That posi- tion. The Superintendent also Management, Wisconsin Depart- —Reserve Champion Steer, —Reserve Champion Record tion is expected to be completed noted September 5 will be a full ment of Natural Resources, Wade Somero. Book, Katy Rand. by the next board meeting. “With day with buses and classes run- Oneida County Ambulance, Youth—Junior Goat Showmanship Showmanship, 12 —Grand Champion Hog, Master Livestock Showman- these two hires all positions are ning as usual. Arbor Vitae Fire and Rescue, and under, Camilla DeGrave. Kayla Kahila, Wakefield. ship, Lillian Tiziani. Minocqua Fire Department, —Senior Showmanship, ages —Reserve Grand Champion Reserve Livestock Showman- Woodruff Fire Department and 13 through 19, Jamie Kapalka. Hog, Jakkob Fyle, Bessemer. ship, Jakkob Fyle. Woodruff Police Department Organizations fund also responded. Schuette issues warning to gas stations Lottery
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Accord- values. McCullough said there is have affects outside the states prices and profit margins in from entering into agreements ing to a DNR press release the a software suite called i-Tree effected by the storm and regions around Michigan. Addi- to arbitrarily fix prices in uni- Multi-state Powerball: 19-28-43-67-69, Powerball: 7, Power Play: tree-planting program is a long- that city foresters can use to esti- Schuette made it clear to gas sta- tionally, the Department son. 2 standing commitment to the mate the economic values associ- tion owners that taking advan- improvement of communities ated with trees of different size tage of this type of disaster and local environments through- and species and, “the values can would not be tolerated. 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(AP) — wartime experiences to himself, Five months later, the France’s highest order of merit Whittington has been honored Bartholomew County native for military and civil merits will with a Bronze Star, two Purple made what he said would be be bestowed on a Bartholomew Hearts, the Combat Infantry- his last trip to France, where County man next month. man Badge, The European he also visited the the Nor- When the Legion of Honor is Campaign Medal with two mandy American Cemetery presented in Kansas City, Bronze Stars, Good Conduct and the Omaha Beach Memori- Charles B. “Red” Whittington Medal and Victory Medal. al, more than 300 miles west of will join the ranks of distin- But Whittington considers Metz. guished Americans such as his fellow surviving military Whittington was honored at Thomas Edison, Alexander Gra- comrades the most precious the American Legion in Colum- ham Bell, Dwight D. Eisenhow- reminders of that unique period bus on Aug. 7, the 75th anniver- er and Colin Powell to receive of his life. sary of his enlistment. the prestigious award. “I owe my life to them,” Whit- A copy of the letter from the The 95-year-old World War II tington said in a 2015 inter- French Consul to Whittington, veteran is scheduled to be deco- view. notifying him that approval had rated as a Knight of the French That attitude exemplifies the been given for this award, and a National Order of the Legion of World War II veteran’s convic- photo of the Legion of Honor Honor on Sept. 9. tion that the highest honors medal, were made available so American veterans who should be reserved for those that people could see what the risked their lives during World who made the ultimate sacrifice award is and what the medal War II and who fought on in every military conflict, said looks like. French territory qualify for granddaughter Kristin Whit- Before the celebration, peo- Associated Press BRITAIN’S PRINCE William, right, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge are given a tour at the memorial the honor, according to the tington, who serves on the 95th ple in attendance joined in a garden in Kensington Palace, London, Wednesday. Princes William and Harry are paying tribute to their French embassy in Washing- Association Foundation board of minute of silence — followed by mother, Princess Diana, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death by visiting the Sunken Garden to ton, D.C. But recipients must directors. the playing of taps — to honor honor Diana’s work with charities have fought in one of the four Nevertheless, the Legion of the ultimate sacrifice of U.S. main campaigns of the Libera- Honor is a unique honor for her Army Sgt. Jonathan Hunter, tion of France: Normandy, grandfather because it’s the the 23-year-old Columbus Provence, Ardennes or North- highest recognition from anoth- native who was killed in south- Princes William, Harry ern France, the embassy’s er country, she said. ern Afghanistan five days earli- website states. After attending division er. After sustaining a number of reunions for several decades, “We live in uncertain times minor wounds over a three- Whittington made the first of and, unfortunately, history honor Diana’s charity work week period, Whittington was three trips back to Metz, located keeps repeating itself,” said seriously injured by artillery in the northeast region of Lor- Don Barriger of the American LONDON (AP) — Princes members of the public, who who was among those waiting shrapnel that brought his com- raine, in 1994. Legion, who helped the Whit- William and Harry on Wednes- braved the rain for hours for a for the princes at the palace bat days to an end. He spent the Whittington has used those tington family prepare the day visited a memorial garden chance to share memories of gates. next nine months in hospitals in trips to pay respect to fallen nomination form for the recog- dedicated to Princess Diana to Diana with her sons. Fans from as far as Australia England and stateside before he comrades with visits to the Lor- nition. pay tribute to their mother’s The weeks before the anniver- have posted homemade signs was allowed to return to raine American Cemetery and During the event, State Rep. charity work on the eve of the 20 sary of Diana’s death have been with messages — one read “Her Bartholomew County. Memorial near Saint-Avold. It Milo Smith, R-Columbus, repre- anniversary of her death. met with reflection in Britain as work carries on through her lov- Together with his wife, the is Europe’s largest U.S. World sented Indiana Gov. Eric Hol- The royals, accompanied by the public remembers “the peo- ing sons,” while another said “20 late Glenna Whittington, the War II military cemetery, con- comb in declaring Whittington William’s wife, the Duchess of ple’s princess” and considers her years on and we still miss you.” St. Louis Crossing native estab- taining the graves of 10,489 as a distinguished member of Cambridge, huddled under contributions to the country and William and Harry stopped to lished a degree of financial American soldiers. the Circle of Corydon. umbrellas in the pouring rain as the monarchy. admire the public’s makeshift independence through both On June 20, 2014, Whit- Honoring the first state capi- they strolled through the Many brought flowers, which memorial, smiling while point- property development and tington and other survivors of tol of Indiana, the Circle of Sunken Garden, which is plant- the princes gathered and laid in ing at photos of their mother and agribusiness. The father of his division gathered in Corydon recognizes Whittington ed with white flowers and dedi- front of the black and gold gates reading fans’ messages from three continued to serve his Columbus to celebrate the for having “demonstrated, in cated to the princess at her for- of Kensington Palace. around the world. community as a school bus driv- dedication of a bridge in their life and in service to the people mer home, where she once would The flowers added to a fast- The 36-year-old princess died er and rural mail carrier until honor: The Iron Men of Metz of the state of Indiana, the qual- stroll by and ask the gardeners growing collection of items, in the early hours of Aug. 31, his 1984 retirement. Memorial Bridge across Clifty ities exemplified by our state’s about their ever-changing dis- including flags, burning candles 1997. Her Mercedes, pursued by While keeping most of his Creek on U.S. 31. greatest citizens.” plays. and photographs, hanging on paparazzi, crashed into a con- William and Harry, who have the gates to remember Diana. crete pillar in the Alma Tunnel both promised to carry on their “I still get upset, I can’t even in Paris while traveling at more mother’s charity work, chatted watch the funeral, it just brings than 60 mph (100 kph). Hopes soar in Scotland: Edinburgh animatedly with representatives it all back. It really upsets us Diana, her boyfriend Dodi from groups that Diana support- and no, the feelings haven’t Fayed and their driver Henri Zoo panda may be pregnant ed. diminished and she’s too much Paul were all killed. Her body- The princes then left the of an important person to forget guard, Trevor Rees-Jones, was palace grounds to meet with about,” said Maria Scott, 46, injured but lived. LONDON (AP) — The only pandas in Britain. The zoo’s statement came female giant panda in Britain is Tian Tian, or Sweetie, has after the Edinburgh Evening believed to be pregnant, Edin- been pregnant several times News used the Freedom of burgh Zoo said Thursday. before in the U.K. but has never Information Act to obtain cor- The zoo said Tian Tian “is given birth. She had twin cubs respondence between the zoo Lion rescued from Syria zoo being closely monitored,” but in China in 2009. and Scottish government dis- it’s unclear when she will give Giant pandas have difficulty closing that Tian Tian had birth. The zoo said “it’s hard to breeding and their pregnancies been artificially inseminated gives birth in Jordan reserve predict precisely and the panda are notoriously difficult to fol- and could give birth as early as breeding season can last until low. Their fetuses are tiny and this week. late September.” hard to detect, and the animals In a July 25 email, Iain SOUF, Jordan (AP) — The would give birth while in a cage. a cage in the reserve. The moth- Tian Tian and male panda also experience “pseudo-preg- Valentine, panda director at the odds had been stacked against In such a case, it’s unlikely the er has been bonding with the Yang Guang, who are both 14, nancies” during which behavior Royal Zoological Society of Scot- Hajar, a lion cub born just hours cub would have survived, he cub, nursing and cleaning it. arrived in Edinburgh on a and hormonal changes indicate land, said he thought Tian Tian after her mother Dana, rescued said. An ultrasound performed on decade-long loan from China in they are pregnant even when was about 30 days away from from a defunct zoo in war-torn Instead, Hajar, Arabic for “the Dana during the stopover in 2011 and are the only giant they are not. giving birth. Syria, was released into a immigrant,” was born sometime Turkey showed that she carried wildlife reserve in Jordan. in the night from Friday to Sat- two cubs. Dana and 12 other animals, urday, in the tranquility of the Khalil said it’s unclear including four other lions, two wooded reserve. Staff at the whether the second cub is still bears and two tigers, had barely reserve discovered the cub when waiting to be born or whether it Abelman Clothing survived under harsh conditions they checked on Dana on Satur- was born dead close to the time in the Syrian city of Aleppo, until day morning. of Hajar’s birth and was eaten by a few months ago a major battle- Khalil said he believes the the mother. & Footwear ground in the country’s civil war. lioness waited for a safe space to The vet said the team will They were transported from give birth. wait for a possible second birth Syria to Turkey and then to Jor- “She is a mom, she had the until Monday and, if that hasn’t dan by the international animal instinct,” he said. “It’s a miracle.” happened, conduct an ultrasound charity Four Paws, stuck in The cub is white, a color that to determine the next step. cages during the three-week might change later, and weighs The reserve now has 25 lions, journey. They arrived at the al- an estimated 1.5 to 2 kilograms tigers and bears rescued from SALE! Ma’wa reserve in northern Jor- (3.3 to 4.4 pounds), said Khalil war zones across the conflict- dan on Friday. who hasn’t been able yet to scarred region, including Iraq Dr. Amir Khalil, a vet who examine Hajar. The gender is and the Gaza Strip. accompanied the animals, said still unknown. The birth of the cub is a pow- Sunday that he had been worried On Sunday, the cub was most- erful symbol of hope, said Khalil. during the transport that Dana ly sleeping next to the mother in “After the dark, there is light,” he said with a wide smile.
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He graduated from Ewen billions to help Texas rebuild High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from Harvey-caused epic flood- and spent four years in Altus, Okla., as a crew ing, but his Republican allies in chief, working on the B-52 Bombers. Larry the House are looking at cutting then retired from White Pine Copper after 33 almost $1 billion from disaster accounts to help finance the pres- years. He was married to Judy Jacobson on ident’s border wall. Dec. 20, 1957. Veteran The pending reduction to the He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and in Federal Emergency Management later years building puzzles accompanied by his faithful com- Agency’s disaster relief account panion, “Scooter.” is part of a massive spending bill He is survived by his wife, Judy (Jacobson) of Ewen; two that the House is scheduled to children, Larry Scott (Bev) and Teresa (Scott Jenson); four consider next week when law- grandsons, Jacob, Sam Henson, Pastor Erik and Daniel makers return from their August Grayvold; one sister, Joyce Pottala; and numerous brothers- recess. The $876 million cut, and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. which is included in the 1,305- He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet; father, Wal- page measure’s homeland securi- ter; and stepfather, Eino Makela. ty section, pays for roughly half Visitation will take place Saturday, Sept. 2, from noon until the cost of Trump’s down pay- 1 p.m. at 1st Apostolic Lutheran Church in Paynesville with a ment on the U.S.-Mexico border Funeral Service to follow at 1 p.m. Pastor Roger Kangas will wall that the president repeated- officiate. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery. ly promised Mexico would The Cane Funeral Home of Bruce Crossing is assisting the finance. family with arrangements. It seems sure that GOP lead- ers will move to reverse it next week as floodwaters cover Hous- ton, the nation’s fourth-largest Florence June (nee Remes) Piet city, and tens of thousands of Associated Press WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Florence June (nee Remes) Piet, 87, of Texans have sought refuge in PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP waves to supporters outside Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday fol- Zion and formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Satur- shelters. There’s only $2.3 billion lowing a briefing on Harvey relief efforts. day, Aug. 26, 2017, at Vista Medical Center East in remaining in federal disaster cof- fers. government shutdown; increas- next three years. So I just don’t damaging shutdown after the fis- Waukegan. The disaster relief cut was ing the government’s borrowing think that’s a productive way to cal year ends Sept. 30. She was born June 17, 1930 in Ironwood. proposed well before Harvey and authority to prevent a market- proceed.” For one thing, most Republi- Florence retired from Fanstel and Norstan after many years the politically bad optics are sure quaking default on U.S. obliga- McConnell is scheduled to cans, including Trump, want to of service. to lead lawmakers to do an about tions; and paving the way for a attend next Wednesday morn- move on to a sweeping revamp of She is survived by her Husband of 67 years, Arthur Piet; face, though that would create a GOP rewrite of the U.S. tax code. ing’s White House meeting, the tax code, and a shutdown son, Dale (Cindy) Piet of Zion; grandchildren, Sabrina (Ben) money crunch in homeland secu- Trump is slated to meet with according to congressional aides. debacle would only make tax leg- Childers, Amanda and Jessica Piet; three and a half grand- rity accounts. congressional leaders next Also going are House Speaker islation more difficult. A tax children; and many nieces and nephews. The FEMA cut is the handi- Wednesday. The meeting follows Paul Ryan, R-Wis., Senate overhaul, cutting rates for indi- Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Fabian and work of House Appropriations a recess that has seen Trump Minority Leader Chuck viduals and businesses while Amanda Remes; and her brothers and sisters. Committee Chairman Rodney lambast several top Republicans, Schumer, D-N.Y., and House erasing numerous tax breaks At her request there will be no services. Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. — the especially Senate Majority Lead- Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and loopholes, is difficult enough major force behind a $50 billion- er Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., after D-Calif., the aides said. as it stands. plus 2013 Superstorm Sandy the collapse of the GOP health “We expect to hear their pro- Like the failed push to repeal recovery package — and Rep. care bill in his chamber. That has posal for getting done all that we former President Barack John Carter, whose home state of wounded the president’s rela- have to get done in September,” Obama’s health care law, the tax Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Texas is suffering badly from tionship with his own party, and said Schumer spokesman Matt effort is likely to encounter Harvey. the coming weeks should offer a House. strong Democratic opposition “Circumstances have changed test of how much clout he has Texas Sen. John Cornyn, the and divisions among Republi- gives $1 million to Harvey relief significantly since the bill was with fellow Republicans. chamber’s No. 2 Republican, is cans, leaving its fate uncertain. drafted earlier this summer,” “You’re not going to bully pressing for an emergency infu- The massive, ongoing flooding ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — non-profit. Appropriations Committee United States senators, this isn’t sion of disaster aid pending esti- caused by Harvey means that The Leonardo DiCaprio Founda- The $1 million from spokeswoman Jennifer Hing said the Apprentice,” said Rep. Tom mates of longer-term rebuilding officials still don’t know how tion has donated $1 million to DiCaprio’s foundation repre- Wednesday. “Given the current Cole, R-Okla., referring to costs. much aid the metropolis will the newly established United sents the inaugural donation to situation, the committee is Trump’s star turn on the reality Despite Trump’s promise at a need to recover, but it’s expected Way Harvey Recovery Fund the fund. It is the latest disas- reassessing the issue.” television show. “You can’t look rally in Phoenix last week to to be many billions of dollars. A which will go toward relief and ter relief support from the Harvey aid is a fresh addition at them and say you’re fired, build a wall along the U.S.-Mexi- possible outcome is one or even recovery efforts for several years. Oscar-winner’s namesake foun- to an agenda already packed you’re going to need their vote co border even “if we have to two infusions of immediate aid United Way Worldwide said dation. with must-do tasks and multiple and you oughtta remember that close down our government,” con- next month, with a longer-term Wednesday that the national Many celebrities have pulled legislative deadlines: Passing a they’re going to be at the table in gressional Republicans are opti- recovery package coming by fund will distribute 100 percent out their pocketbooks to help stopgap spending bill to avert a every major deal you need for the mistic of averting a politically year’s end. of donations to recovery efforts Harvey victims over the past few for those affected by Hurricane days including Sandra Bullock, Harvey. United Way is the who on Tuesday donated $1 mil- world’s largest privately-funded lion to the American Red Cross. HAZING TRIAL CONTINUES Officials grappling with Pot shop clashes with tourism Confederate stores in eclectic Alaska town names on TALKEETNA, Alaska (AP) — ing state, where marijuana had a The presence of a marijuana casual acceptance long before it retail store has caused a deep became legal. But even here, like public schools divide in this quirky tourist in many pot-legal states, some With a new school year dawn- town, where hundreds of visitors towns have opted out of sales, ing, education officials are grap- roam the streets daily browsing fearful it might invite crime and pling with whether to remove in art galleries and souvenir other evils. the names, images and statues shops housed in historic cabins. In Talkeetna, some shop own- of Confederate figures from pub- Most of Talkeetna’s stores line ers - the ones who built a multi- lic schools — especially since the two long blocks that make up million-dollar business from the some are now filled with stu- its Main Street, where tourists - steady stream of mountain dents of color. many who arrive in Alaska on climbers who use Talkeetna as a The violence at a white cruise ships and are bused about staging point for treks up Denali nationalist rally over a Robert E. two hours north from Anchorage - say this one shop could ruin the Lee statue in Charlottesville, - wander into storefronts like tiny town’s historic atmosphere Virginia, is giving school officials Nagley’s General Store for ice and harm business like the eight a new reason to reconsider cream or slip through its back or so stores that serve alcohol whether it’s appropriate for door for a cold one at the West along Main Street could never Associated Press more than 100 schools to be Rib Bar and Grill. do. ATTORNEY TOM KLINE, left, walks with the parents of Timothy Piazza, Jim and Evelyn Piazza, toward the named after Confederate gener- At Main Street’s opposite end, “I don’t think he belongs in courthouse before a preliminary hearing resumes for members of a fraternity facing criminal charges over als and politicians from the Old near a river park where visitors downtown Talkeetna,” Meander- the death of their son, at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa. Piazza, a 19-year-old sophomore, South. snap photos of the continent’s ing Moose B&B owner Mike suffered severe head and abdominal injuries last February, after consuming a dangerous amount of alcohol “It does not make sense to tallest mountain, is Talkeetna’s Stoltz said. and fell repeatedly. Help wasn’t summoned until the next morning, and he later died at a hospital. have schools named after indi- newest venture into the tourism Joe McAneney co-owns the viduals who were directly con- trade. The High Expedition Co. High Expedition Co., which nected to that dark past, and is a nod to the rich mountain opened in mid-May. “The sky Frat members seek dismissal in Penn State pledge death case force kids in Dallas, a majority climbing history of the eclectic hasn’t fallen on Talkeetna, the BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — dangerous amount and fell sever- responsible. minority population, to walk into community purported to be the sun is shining, and this is now Lawyers for members of a now- al times, argued Young saw She said the defendants led these schools every day and have inspiration for the 1990s televi- the most photographed shop in closed Penn State fraternity nothing to make him think the Piazza to hazing and excessive to face this past every single sion series “Northern Exposure.” town,” he said. asked a district judge Wednes- pledge was at risk of dying. speed drinking, aiming to see day,” said Miguel Solis, former Talkeetna’s first marijuana Grabbing the attention of day to dismiss some or all of the “He wasn’t there through the “how drunk they could get him in board president and current retail store is causing a rift not amateur shutterbugs is a small charges related to a pledge’s whole night. He did not observe the shortest period possible.” board member of the Dallas seen in other tourist-dependent “Cannabis Purveyors” wooden death, arguing their clients did- any injuries to Mr. Piazza. He That behavior, she argued, Independent School District. towns in this Libertarian-lean- sign on the store’s deck. n’t act recklessly or maliciously did not observe anything that meets state standards for crimi- Dallas, along with other Associated Press during a night of drinking and would lead him to believe that he nal liability. cities, began moving to change THIS JULY 12 hazing. was at substantial risk,” Young’s “They knew that death was a Confederate names and imagery photo shows The sixth day of a preliminary lawyer, Frank Fina, told Sin- potentially serious consequence,” after white nationalist and Con- tourist Jeff White, hearing wrapped up with attor- clair. Parks Miller said. “They proceed- federate enthusiast Dylann Roof who lives near neys for 11 of the 17 defendants Fina said Young’s entire expo- ed in the face of it anyhow. That murdered nine black churchgo- Louisville, Ken- still waiting to make final argu- sure to Piazza’s drinking lasted is recklessness.” ers in Charleston, South Caroli- tucky, smelling ments before a judge will decide only 12 seconds, and there are Andy Shubin was among the na on June 17, 2015. the marijuana for whether to send charges to coun- unanswered questions about how lawyers objecting to Parks But the reviews gained sale at The High ty court for trial. much Piazza drank and how he Miller’s references to the defen- momentum after the Aug. 12 Expedition Co. in Lawyers for five of the eight obtained it. dants as a group. Eight face protest by white supremacists in Talkeetna, Alas- fraternity brothers who face the “We can’t say at what point involuntary manslaughter, Charlottesville, which left one ka. The store, the most serious offenses, including his tragic injuries were fatal that aggravated assault and other counter-protester dead. first marijuana involuntary manslaughter and night,” Fina argued. “And we charges, while six face only a sin- “We don’t tolerate hate or dis- shop in the aggravated assault, attacked the can’t identify all of the interven- gle count of evidence tampering crimination of any form, and we quirky Alaska prosecution’s case in hopes Dis- ing events and the unknowns or reckless endangerment. are committed to providing an tourist town, has trict Judge Allen Sinclair would that contributed or even caused “You don’t get around facts by educational environment where caused a divide at least pare down the hundreds some of Mr. Piazza’s injuries.” saying ‘they,’ ‘them,’” Shubin all students can feel safe and among town resi- of charges they collectively face. Centre County District Attor- said, arguing the prosecutor’s welcomed at school,” said Super- dents, leaving The lawyer for Brendan ney Stacy Parks Miller said practice of pointing at the intendent Aurora Lora in Okla- some fearful that Young, who was chapter presi- Young was “in charge of the fra- cramped defense side of the homa City, where there are four it will harm the dent the night in February that ternity” and sent text messages courtroom meant “everybody is schools named after Confederate tourism trade. 19-year-old Tim Piazza drank a afterward indicating he was involved.” generals. 8 l THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 NATION / WORLD THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Myanmar Pentagon: US troop total in Buddhists seek Afghanistan larger than reported WASHINGTON (AP) — The countries have their own inter- tougher action Pentagon is poised to have ests. There have long been politi- roughly 15,000 U.S. troops in cal sensitivities within the Iraq Afghanistan in the coming government about the number of against Rohingya months, as defense officials on American troops on the ground, BANGKOK (AP) — Several Wednesday finally acknowledged and those concerns raise ques- hundred Buddhist nationalists, the actual number of American tions about whether the Pentagon including monks, rallied in forces in the country after long will be less candid about force Myanmar’s largest city on camouflaging the total in mis- numbers there to avoid conflicts. Wednesday to urge stronger leading accounting measures Based on troop caps instituted action against insurgents from and red tape. by the Obama administration, the the Muslim Rohingya minority Senior Defense officials for the number of U.S. forces in Iraq has for attacks on police last week. first time said there are about consistently been reported as The attacks in Rakhine state 11,000 U.S. forces currently 5,262, but officials say there are in western Myanmar have spi- deployed to Afghanistan — thou- actually more than 7,000. And raled into chaotic violence, with sands more than the 8,400 that there are at least 1,500 U.S. troops more than 100 dead and villages were allowed under the previous in Syria — three times the 503 torched. administration’s troop cap. Mili- that the Pentagon will acknowl- At least 18,000 Rohingya have tary officials have long quietly edge. White said details on troop fled the violence and crossed into acknowledged there were far numbers in Iraq and Syria would Bangladesh in less than a week, more forces in the country than be announced in the future. with hundreds stranded in a no the cap allowed, but commanders The troop numbers announce- man’s land at the countries’ bor- shuffled troops in and out, ment comes as the Pentagon is der, the International Organiza- labeled many “temporary,” and preparing to deploy several thou- tion for Migration said. used other personnel accounting sand more Americans to The army, responding to last tactics to artificially keep the Afghanistan, in order to expand Thursday’s attacks, launched Associated Press public count low. the training and advising of what it called clearance opera- MEMBERS OF Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya ethnic minority wait to enter the Kutupalong makeshift refugee The officials, however, refused Afghan forces and beef up coun- tions against the insurgents, but camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Monday. Violence in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state has driven thou- to provide similar details for Iraq terterror operations against the advocates for the Rohingya say sands of ethnic Rohingya Muslims fleeing toward Bangladesh for safety, along with a smaller exodus of eth- and Syria, where there also are Taliban and al-Qaida-linked they are attacking and burning nic Rakhine Buddhists. thousands more than the Pen- groups in the country. Officials tagon publicly admits. have said the U.S. will send as Rohingya villages, shooting civil- erupted in bloody rioting in 2012. the only one that can give a les- hit. Chief Pentagon spokeswoman many as 3,900 more troops to the ians and causing others to flee. That set off a surge of anti-Mus- son to tame the Bengali terror- Sanjukta Sahany, a Dana White said that while the war — which would bring the The government blames lim feeling throughout the coun- ists.” spokeswoman for the Interna- same “principles of transparency” number of publicly recognized Rohingya insurgents and their try. Myanmar nationalists use tional Organization for Migra- will apply in Iraq and Syria, those troops there to about 15,000. sympathizers for the continuing Wirathu, a Buddhist monk the term Bengali for Rohingya tion in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, violence. Government figures put and leader of the anti-Muslim because of a belief they migrat- on the border with Myanmar, the death toll since last week at a movement who is known for viru- ed illegally from Bangladesh, said the Rohingya crisis was not minimum of 103, including 12 lent sermons, told Wednesday’s even though many families have just an issue between Myanmar French police hunt for girl, 9, members of security forces, 77 protesters in Yangon that only been in Myanmar for genera- and Bangladesh but of interna- people described as insurgents the military can control the situ- tions. tional concern. who vanished at wedding and 14 civilians. There were ation in northern Rakhine. Wirathu also denounced inter- At the United Nations, the reports of additional deaths He criticized the civilian gov- national aid groups that the gov- Security Council got an emergen- PARIS (AP) — French police Police are questioning some Wednesday. ernment of Aung San Suu Kyi for ernment has accused, without cy, closed-door update Wednes- widened their search Wednesday 250 people, including everyone at Rohingya advocates fear the not responding quickly to the evidence, of giving assistance to day on Myanmar, at Britain’s for a 9-year-old girl who disap- the wedding as well as at two death toll for civilians is much army’s call Tuesday for a meet- the Rohingya insurgents. The request. The council didn’t issue peared during a wedding in the other parties in town Saturday higher. ing of the National Security and allegations have circulated wide- any statement as a whole, but Alps, combing wooded slopes and night, when she was last seen, Most of Myanmar’s estimated Defense Council, which could ly on social media. British Ambassador Matthew streams and questioning more according to Le Parisien newspa- 1 million Rohingya live in north- declare a state of emergency in The Information Ministry said Rycroft said members con- potential witnesses. per. ern Rakhine state. They face Rakhine and give the military Wednesday that 45 homemade demned the violence and called A photo and description of the Neighbors’ homes were severe persecution in the Bud- absolute authority to enforce it. bombs were detonated and seven on all the parties involved to de- girl has been posted and tweeted searched, and many local offi- dhist-majority country, which The military holds a majority on villages, one security post and escalate tensions. across France since her weekend cials and members of the com- refuses to recognize them as a the council, which was created by two neighborhoods in the town- The U.N. refugee organiza- disappearance, and the local munity are taking part in the legitimate native ethnic minori- the 2008 military-drafted consti- ship of Maungdaw were burned tion on Tuesday urged prosecutor opened a kidnapping search, according to a town hall ty, leaving them without citizen- tution. down on Sunday and Monday. Bangladesh to continue to allow investigation. The girl has been official. ship and basic rights. “Only the military’s comman- Maungdaw, in the northern Rohingya fleeing violence to seek publicly identified only by her Local Prosecutor Dietlind Longstanding tension der in chief can protect the lives part of Rakhine state, is a center safety. It said it was ready to first name, Maelys. Baudoin told reporters that between the Rohingya Muslims and the properties of the people,” of the violence, though villages help Bangladesh with assistance The national gendarme service investigators are doubtful that and ethnic Rakhine Buddhists Wirathu said. “The military is over a much wider area were also for the refugees. said reinforcements were sent in she ran away but are studying and some 150 police and volun- multiple possibilities. teers divided up Wednesday The girl disappeared around 3 morning to broaden their search a.m. Sunday morning, according Marist Brothers say member abused 14 minors at Chile schools around the town of Pont-de Beau- to the prosecutor. Three police SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The ers have met with victims and Asked by local media about Alonso de Ercilla and the voisin. Divers, spelunkers, search dogs found her trace but lost it at Marist Brothers in Chile say a will donate money to a non-gov- Perez’s future, Varona said he Marcelino Champagnat schools dogs and helicopters also took a spot a few meters from the hall brother who worked at two of the ernment group that protects chil- would remain a member of the in Chile. part in the search. where the wedding was held, order’s schools abused at least 14 dren. order despite the abuse, even if In the Aug. 8 statement to “We are not losing hope to find suggesting she got in a car at minors from the 1970s until Perez acknowledged the abuse he is convicted and imprisoned. parents and teachers, the some trace,” gendarme official that point, according to French 2000, according to a document to his superiors in 2010 and was “You have to have mercy and Marists said “we can assure you Jean Pertue told reporters at the news reports quoting regional obtained Wednesday by The later transferred to Peru, the also worry about the abuser,” that we have taken all the neces- scene, in comments shown on police. Associated Press. order said this week. But the Varona told CNN Chile this sary efforts so that it doesn’t hap- BFM television. Broadcast Police requisitioned photos A statement by the Marists to order was advised at the time not week. “Abel Perez is a person. He pen again.” images showed police carefully and videos taken by wedding parents and teachers said the to disclose the abuse until vic- has all our respect despite of “These acts cannot be repeat- poking under dense bushes on guests to look for any unusual order has begun legal action tims came forward, Brother Mar- what he’s done.” ed ever again in our community,” the slopes of the area, west of activity captured on camera, against Abel Perez, and its lead- iano Varona said. Perez worked at the Instituto it read. Chambery. according to French media.
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Miners head to Hancock in search of first win By PAT KRAUSE downs behind Hurley. The good thing be great to be 2-1 in two weeks." been transformed. [email protected] was we fought back and never quit." Hancock also entered into a co-op pro- "Our defense really played well last Legendary Green Bay Packer football Mazzon said the Miners did have gram last season with Dollar Bay, Chas- week. We were 100 percent better than coach Vince Lombardi once said that their good points in the game. On sell, and Jeffers and now has the largest last year." when two good teams collide, the game is offense, he felt the team "blocked pretty pool of potential football players in the Hancock was hit hard by graduation, usually decided by five plays or less. well" up front and ran and passed the West PAC. including West-PAC First Team running Gogebic Miner coach Mark Mazzon ball well at times. "It's a big thing and I love it, but it's a back Bryce Turner, First Team lineman would probably agree with Lombardi's "The defense held up pretty well in lot of work," Bulldog coach Ted Holm- Mike McParlan, tailback Alex Dewald statement except to say that in high the first half, but we've got to improve strom said. "It's so much easier with one and tight end Reece Anderson. school, games can be decided by 2-3 our kicking game," Mazzon said. team. I was in all four schools every Hancock is led by sophomore quarter- plays. Gogebic's opening game against On a positive note, Gogebic suffered week and I had to work like crazy to get back Colton Salani who last year passed Hurley is the perfect example. no significant injuries in the Hurley this thing going." for 387 yards in an upset win against "We played a very even game against game. In Holmstrom's first year as the head Hurley. Salani was selected to the West- Hurley in the first half," Mazzon said. Next up for the Miners is a trip to the coach in 2016, he led the Bulldogs to PAC Second Team as a freshman, but Gogebic at Hancock, "The first 22 minutes and 30 seconds Copper Country to take on the Hancock their first winning season in five years. Holmstrom said the Bulldogs run a pro- well-disciplinedFriday, and6 p.m. the schoolsCDT there were awesome. Then we gave up the Bulldogs on Friday at 6 p.m. And the co-op seems to be paying div- style offense and like to have a lot of play real tough football. I expect a tough kickoff return TD and Hurley threw the Mazzon knows its important to get idends this year as Hancock defeated players get their hands on the football game. touchdown pass as time ran out in the that first co-op win as early into the sea- Lake Linden 21-14 in its season opener. and contribute. "The key to the game goes back to first half. Giving up those two big plays son as possible. "We had not beaten Lake Linden since Holmstrom would love to get off to a 2- turnovers. You want your offense to have really hurt. The game was tied except for "It's very important to get that first 2012 and we played pretty darn well," 0 start, but he is wary of the new-look none and you want to get some." that last 1:22 and it mentally took some- win as soon as we can," Mazzon said. "It's Holmstrom said. "The kids have stepped Gogebic Miners. In a pre-season coaches poll, Hancock thing out of the kids. Then we kicked off about gaining the trust of the kids. They up. But this season is a work in progress "Gogebic is a very talented team and was picked to finish in fourth place in the in the second half and Hurley goes down have to trust you and believe in you as a as 10 of our 11 starters are new on coach Mazzon and his staff are excellent West-PAC, while Gogebic was expected and scores. It's tough to be three touch- coach. Nothing can replace a W. It would offense. That tells you how this team has coaches," Holmstrom said. "Their team is to finish sixth. Midgets make first visit
to West Iron County as West-PAC members By JASON JUNO [email protected] HURLEY — Hurley will follow a hard-earned season-opening vic- tory over Gogebic with its toughest MERCER- stretch of the season. BUTTERNUT’S Three straight weeks on the Zayne Earl road begins Friday night with a makes a tackle trip to West Iron County, contin- during Friday’s ues with a visit to defending West- game at Mellen. PAC champion Calumet and fin- Hurley at West Iron County, Dorran Hiller photo ishes with a game at Northland Friday, 6 p.m. CDT Pines. competitive, he’s a concern. The The young Midgets will go into kid does a lot for Hurley.” Iron River after a confidence- The status is uncertain for Hur- building 44-20 win last week. ley running back Scott Subert, “It was tremendous for them to who suffered a shoulder injury play as hard as they did and come after a key interception late in the away with a win,” Hurley coach first half Friday night. Scott Erickson said. “It’ll be a late in the week deci- Hurley joined the West-PAC sion,” Erickson said. last year and beat the Wykons 22- He doesn’t expect it to be a long- 3 at home. The Midgets will make term injury, which was feared Fri- their first trip as West-PAC mem- day night. bers to Iron River, where the “But you never know, they can Wykons have lost four games in be naggy sometimes,” Erickson the previous four years and three said. “Scotty’s a big part of what of those were to Iron Mountain, we do, all the way around.” Calumet and Ishpeming. (The The Midgets aren’t deep and Pioneers head to Winter tonight Midgets lost at WIC 24-0 in 1972). three people subbed for him, “That’s what high school foot- Kodey Henning on offense, Forest By PAT KRAUSE and seniors. But Schoeneman looks at the ball attention for 2 ball is all about, two good teams Wiedbrauk on defense and Pre- [email protected] glass as being half-full instead of half-empty. 1/2 hours of practice that historically have had good ston Gardner at long snapper. MERCER — After losing to New Auburn "It's definitely a challenge," he said. "But every day. records,” WIC coach Mike Berutti “The whole shuffle is starting, 58-6 in its season opener and falling to I don't dwell on it. I see it as a positive that “We know that said. “Playing an early conference like I wanted to avoid, kids were Mellen 44-0 last Friday, you might think we're learning and making progress. We're sometimes life is game is exciting and should be a going out with cramps left and Mercer-Butternut football coach Matt building a foundation and building a long hard and you have lot of fun.” right,” Erickson said. “We had a lot Schoeneman would be down in the dumps. term program. I don't have to worry about to work for what you A center of attention for the of kids step up and do an Nothing could be further from the truth trying to break the bad habits of most of the get." WIC game plan this week is sure admirable job filling in.” and Schoeneman has his reasons for being players. It will be exciting to see how much Schoeneman said to be Hurley quarterback Isaac Erickson said Hurley did OK upbeat. progress we've made when we go up against the Pioneers have DeCarlo, who ran a kickoff back against the run with mixed results "We played better in our second game," Winter on Thursday. I can't tell you how scrimmaged against for a touchdown and nearly went against the pass. Schoeneman said. "We were better as a team many alumni have told me they wish they Winter and he said Mercer-Butternut all the way on a punt return last “They were 5 for 17, three inter- and that's how we measure progress here. had this opportunity to play football." the Warriors have a at Winter, tonight, week. ceptions, so we did a pretty good We blocked better, tackled better and exe- Mercer did not play football for 60 years number of good foot- 7 p.m. “That’s a whole different job, but we gave up three touch- cuted our offense and defense better. We before it was reborn last year. ball players and weapon, it’s something we’re going down passes and two of them were played defense very well. We gave up eight Having been out-scored by such a wide they are big football players. to utilize, there’s no question about on blown assignments,” Erickson points in the first quarter and we had some margin in its first two games, Schoeneman "We need to go into the game with a good it,” Erickson said. “He also ran said. “Overall we defensed a lot of three and outs against Mellen. It's definitely was asked if Mercer-Butternut still harbored attitude and we have to think we're going to through some tackles, but yeah, passes well and when we were in exciting to see the progress. We want to con- hopes for that elusive first victory soon. get a win and be successful," Schoeneman he’s pretty fast. So is Dakota (Haa- the right spots we did pretty well. tinue the growth and build off that growth in "I'm very proud of how our young team said. "We worry more about our team than nen), he didn’t shake loose yet and We’re looking for better pass rush. the upcoming weeks." goes out to play football and works to be suc- the other team." he could at anytime. He’s going to There were times we could have Schoeneman has said that 75-80 percent cessful," Schoeneman said. "We are still After two games, Schoeneman said Mer- have to. I’m sure they’ll kick away of the Pioneers roster is made up of fresh- working together and I have to set up the cer-Butternut has no significant injuries but from No. 2.” man and sophomores, so that makes it tough standards and communication that are part are "dinged up" with some day-to-day bumps Berutti said, “He’s quick, he’s to compete against teams playing juniors of building a program. I demand their foot- and bruises. MIDGETS — page 10 Brewers hold off Cardinals for victory MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pitcher Perez says he would've made the the fifth and St. Louis manager Corey Knebel told center fielder play." Mike Matheny thought he had St. LouisBrewers 6, CardinalsMilwaukee 5 Keon Broxton he owes him big Chase Anderson (8-3) gave up another in the ninth. ab rhbi ab rhbi Crpnter 3b 2100Sogard ss 4021 time. two hits — both homers — in six "It was a good play, a good at- Pham lf 4224Hader p 0000 For good reason. innings, three earned runs, bat, too," Matheny said. "Off the DeJong ss 4000Broxton cf 0000 Fowler cf 4000Thames 1b 4000 Domingo Santana and struck out six and walked two to bat, I thought that ball was far Y.Mlina c 3010Braun lf 4010 Jonathan Villar homered in the improve to 4-0 in nine starts at enough, but he made a great play Weaver pr 0000N.Wlker 3b 4000 sixth inning, and Broxton made a Miller Park this season. out there." Wong 2b 4000Swarzak p 0000 Voit 1b 4000Knebel p 0000 leaping catch over the wall for the Santana hit his 22nd homer of LEAKE TRADED Grichuk rf 4111Do.Sntn rf 4221 C.Mrtin p 2000Vogt c 4210 final out in the Milwaukee Brew- the season and Villar's was his Before the game, St. Louis sent ers' 6-5 win over the St. Louis 10th, giving Milwaukee a fran- Shrriff p 0000Villar 2b 4223 starting pitcher Mike Leake to the Tvilala p 0000H.Perez cf-3b 4021 Cardinals on Wednesday. chise-record nine players with at Seattle Mariners for minor-league Mrtinez ph 1110C.Andrs p 2000 Knebel pitched the ninth for least 10 homers in a season. infielder Rayder Ascanio. Bowman p 0000Arcia ph-ss 1000 Totals 32 555Totals 35 6 10 6 his 30th save. He allowed a lead- St. Louis fell 2½ games behind The 29-year-old Leake, who St. Louis 200 010 020 —5 off single to Yadier Molina, the second-place Brewers in the signed a five-year deal with St. Louis Milwaukee 030 003 00x —6 struck out the next two batters, NL Central despite two home before the 2016 season, waived the E_Carpenter (12), DeJong (8), C.Martinez (4). no-trade clause in his contract. LOB_St. Louis 3, Milwaukee 5. 2B_Braun (21). and then watched Broxton snag runs from Tommy Pham, who has HR_Pham 2 (19), Grichuk (17), Do.Santana (22), Villar Randal Grichuk's deep blast to 19 on the season. He was 7-12 with a 4.21 ERA this (10). CS_Villar (8). end the game. Carlos Martinez (10-10), who season, but lost 10 of his previous 12 IP HRER BB SO decisions after getting off to a 5-2 St. Louis "I wouldn't say it's the best one entered the game 3-0 in his past start. Martinez L,10-10 5 2-3 10 6307 I've ever made, but it's definitely four starts, allowed 10 hits, six Sherriff 1-3 00 0 00 Leake was scheduled to pitch at Tuivailala 100 0 01 one of the most important ones runs — three earned — and San Francisco on Friday, but it Bowman 100 0 00 I've made," Broxton said. "It's struck out seven in 5 2/3 innings. appears the Cardinals will bring up a Milwaukee huge. It's everything. It's what Milwaukee won for the 10th prospect from Triple-A Memphis to Anderson W,8-3 623 3 26 Hader H,6 1 1-3 1111 every outfielder dreams of: mak- time in its past 15 games by scor- take his place. 2 ing a catch like that in the bottom ing three times in the sixth. San- BASERUNNING GAFFES Swarzak H,18 2-3 11 1 01 of the ninth to secure the win. It tana led off with an opposite-field Milwaukee not only had a runner Knebel S,30-35 110 0 02 thrown out at home and third base in Umpires_Home, Lance Barksdale; First, Dan Ias- was a lot of fun, for sure." homer to right, Stephen Vogt sogna; Second, Brian Gorman; Third, Tripp Gibson. Broxton replaced starting cen- reached when his ground ball the fourth inning, one of the racing T_2:40. A_28,964 (41,900). sausages at Miller Park fell during ter fielder Hernan Perez with one went through the legs of third the contest in the middle of the sixth. Cardinals: RHP Michael Wacha out in the eighth as part of a dou- baseman Matt Carpenter and STATS (9-7) takes a three-game losing ble switch. Villar followed with another St. Louis hit three home runs in a streak into his start at San Francisco. Associated Press "I'm glad he was in there, for opposite-field shot to left for a 6-3 game in which it totaled five or fewer Brewers: RHP Zach Davies (15-7) MILWAUKEE BREWERS' Keon Broxton catches a ball at the wall hit by sure," Milwaukee manager Craig lead. hits for the first time since April 8, is 8-3 in his past 12 starts and has St. Louis Cardinals' Randal Grichuk during the ninth inning Wednesday Counsell said. "Although Hernan Grichuk hit his 17th homer in 2004, also against Milwaukee. not allowed a run in the past 13 2/3 in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 6-5. UP NEXT innings. 10 l THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 SPORTS THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Daily Globe Scoreboard back. Source: Packers reach agreement to NFL PreseasonAll Times EDT CLEVELAND BROWNS — Terminated Thursday's Games the contract of DB Joe Haden. Traded OL sign LB Ahmad Brooks Philadelphia 38, Miami 31 Cam Erving to Kansas City for a 2018 Carolina 24, Jacksonville 23 fifth-round draft pick. Friday's Games OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed WR MILWAUKEE (AP) — A person familiar with the dis- New England 30, Detroit 28 Seth Roberts to a two-year contract cussions says that the Green Bay Packers and free Seattle 26, Kansas City 13 extension. agent linebacker Ahmad Brooks have agreed to a one- Saturday's Games TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — year deal. Arizona 24, Atlanta 14 Signed QB Ryan Griffin to a one-year Baltimore 13, Buffalo 9 contract extension. Brooks was in Green Bay on Tuesday to visit the Indianapolis 19, Pittsburgh 15 TENNESSEE TITANS — Packers, who need to add depth at outside linebacker N.Y. Giants 32, N.Y. Jets 31 Waived/injured CB Jeremy Boykins and behind starters Clay Matthews and Nick Perry. The Cleveland 13, Tampa Bay 9 WR Mekale McKay. person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of New Orleans 13, Houston 0 Canadian Football League L.A. Chargers 21, L.A. Rams 19 WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — anonymity because the deal has not been announced. Dallas 24, Oakland 20 Signed DB Kahlen Branning. NFL.com first reported the agreement. Denver 20, Green Bay 17 HOCKEY The 33-year-old Brooks was released by the San Sunday's Games National Hockey League Francisco 49ers last week. He is a two-time second- Chicago 19, Tennessee 7 ARIZONA COYOTES — Announced Washington 23, Cincinnati 17 the retirement of RW Shane Doan. team All-Pro. Minnesota 32, San Francisco 31 SOCCER Matthews and Perry are nursing minor injuries, and Thursday, Aug. 31 Major League Soccer coach Mike McCarthy has said he had no long-term Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 7 p.m. COLUMBUS CREW — Transferred D concern about his starters. L.A. Rams at Green Bay, 7 p.m. Nico Naess to Heerenveen (Eredivisie- Detroit at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Netherlands). But one backup, Kyler Fackrell, hasn't been pro- Jacksonville at Atlanta, 7 p.m. LA GALAXY — Named Pierre Barrieu ductive in three preseason games, and Jayrone Elliott Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets, 7 p.m. director of sports performance. suffered a minor back injury last week against Denver. N.Y. Giants at New England, 7:30 p.m. National Women's Soccer League Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. SKY BLUE FC — Signeed D Cassidy Atlanta 59 72 .450 21½ Seattle, 31; Encarnacion, Cleveland, 31; Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Benintente. New York 58 74 .439 23 Machado, Baltimore, 30; Schoop, Balti- Miami at Minnesota, 8 p.m. COLLEGE Philadelphia 49 83 .371 32 more, 30. Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BAS- Central Division STOLEN BASES_Altuve, Houston, 29; Baltimore at New Orleans, 8 p.m. KETBALL COACHES — Executive direc- W L Pct GB Maybin, Los Angeles, 29; RDavis, Associated Press Dallas vs. Houston at Arlington, Texas, tor Jim Haney accepted a multi-year con- Chicago 72 60 .545 — Boston, 28; Dyson, Seattle, 28; Merrifield, DETROIT TIGERS' Justin Verlander fouls off a pitch from Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis in the 8 p.m. tract extension. Milwaukee 69 64 .519 3½ Kansas City, 26; DeShields, Texas, 25; Tennessee at Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. BARUCH — Named Gregory St. Louis 66 66 .500 6 Buxton, Minnesota, 24; Cain, Kansas fourth inning Wednesday in Denver. Verlander had an RBI single in the second inning. The Tigers won 6-2. Arizona at Denver, 9 p.m. Wyzykowski men's and women's tennis Pittsburgh 63 71 .470 10 City, 24; Andrus, Texas, 23; 2 tied at 20. L.A. Chargers at San Francisco, 10 coach. Cincinnati 56 77 .421 16½ PITCHING_Sale, Boston, 15-6; Bauer, p.m. EAST CAROLINA — Named Eric Tyler West Division Cleveland, 14-8; Pomeranz, Boston, 14-4; Seattle at Oakland, 10 p.m. volunteer assistant baseball coach. W L Pct GB Santana, Minnesota, 14-7; Vargas, Verlander propels Tigers with ETSU — Named Paige Neely assistant Los Angeles 91 39 .700 — Kansas City, 14-9; Bundy, Baltimore, 13- softball coach. Arizona 74 58 .561 18 8; Carrasco, Cleveland, 13-6; Kluber, TransactionsBASEBALL FLORIDA — Suspended RB Jordan Colorado 72 61 .541 20½ Cleveland, 13-4; Berrios, Minnesota, 12- American League Scarlett and WR Rick Wells indefinitely. San Diego 59 74 .444 33½ 6; Paxton, Seattle, 12-3. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned IUPUI — Agreed to terms with men's San Francisco 53 82 .393 40½ ERA_Kluber, Cleveland, 2.63; Sale, arm, bat in 6-2 win over Rockies LHP Donnie Hart to Norfolk (IL). Reinstat- basketball coach Jason Gardner on a Tuesday's Games Boston, 2.77; Stroman, Toronto, 3.11; ed RHP Dylan Bundy from the bereave- contract extension through 2019-20. Atlanta at Philadelphia, ppd. Severino, New York, 3.14; Pomeranz, DENVER (AP) — Justin Ver- tamed Coors Field in his second ment list. RANDOLPH — Named Marc Slade and Washington 8, Miami 3 Boston, 3.23; Santana, Minnesota, 3.27; Tigers 6, Rockies 2 BOSTON RED SOX — Assigned 3B lander felt a little fatigue in the career start at the hitter's park. Detroit Colorado Justin O'Dell assistant men's basketball Cincinnati 14, N.Y. Mets 4 Cashner, Texas, 3.30; Archer, Tampa Steve Selsky outright to Pawtucket (IL). ab rhbi ab rhbi coaches. St. Louis 10, Milwaukee 2 Bay, 3.66; Cobb, Tampa Bay, 3.72; Car- back of his shoulder and called it He also tossed a four-hitter on Reinstated RHP Ben Taylor from the 10- Mahtook rf 4000Blckmon cf 3111 SAINT JOSEPH'S — Named Jamie Chicago Cubs 4, Pittsburgh 1 rasco, Cleveland, 3.78. a day early. June 19, 2011. day DL and optioned him to Pawtucket. D.Mchdo 2b 4110LMahieu 2b 4020 O'Hare women's basketball video coordi- Colorado 7, Detroit 3 STRIKEOUTS_Sale, Boston, 264; Sent RHP Matt Barnes to Portland (EL) Nothing to be concerned about Nicholas Castellanos added a Upton lf 5010Arenado 3b 4000 nator. Arizona 7, L.A. Dodgers 6 Archer, Tampa Bay, 225; Kluber, Cleve- for a rehab assignment. Cstllns 3b 5231Parra lf 4000 SOUTH CAROLINA — Announced San Diego 6, San Francisco 3 land, 215; Severino, New York, 192; Ver- or anything, he said, just the side solo homer as the Tigers cap- CLEVELAND INDIANS — Assigned An.Rmne 3b 0000Desmond 1b 4000 freshman women's basketball G Haley Wednesday's Games lander, Detroit, 176; Carrasco, Cleveland, RHP Diego Moreno outright to Columbus effects of swinging the bat so tured two of three from Colorado. J.McCnn c 4213C.Gnzal rf 3110 Troup has left the program. Atlanta 9, Philadelphia 1, 1st game 175; Bauer, Cleveland, 161; Porcello, (IL). Placed RHP Dan Otero on paternity well. The Rockies finished August J.Hicks 1b 4110Story ss 4011 TULANE — Named Shane Spellman Milwaukee 6, St. Louis 5 Boston, 160; Tanaka, New York, 155; leave. Recalled RHP Shawn Armstrong J.Jones cf 3000Wolters c 3010 assistant beach volleyball coach. Detroit 6, Colorado 2 Estrada, Toronto, 152. Verlander struck out nine with a 12-15 record — their first and LHP Ryan Merritt from Columbus. J.Iglss ss 3030Lucroy ph 1000 Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 2, 2nd game NATIONAL LEAGUE HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent RHP over six commanding innings losing month of the season. They Vrlnder p 3011Bettis p 1000 American League Washington 4, Miami 0 BATTING_Blackmon, Colorado, .338; Lance McCullers Jr. and C Max Stassi to All Times EDT VrHagen p 0000Amrista ph 1000 N.Y. Mets 2, Cincinnati 0 JTurner, Los Angeles, .327; Harper, and drove in his first career run saw their lead for the second NL Corpus Christi (TL) for rehab assign- East Division Mi.Cbrr ph 1000Chtwood p 0000 Chicago Cubs 17, Pittsburgh 3 Washington, .325; Murphy, Washington, to help the Detroit Tigers beat wild card shrink to three games ments. WLPct GB A.Wlson p 0000Valaika ph 1000 San Diego 5, San Francisco 0 .320; Goldschmidt, Arizona, .317; KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed Boston 76 57 .571 — the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on over Milwaukee. Greene p 0000Oberg p 0000 L.A. Dodgers at Arizona LeMahieu, Colorado, .315; Posey, San LHP Brian Flynn on the 10-day DL. New York 70 62 .530 5½ Totals 36 6 11 5 Totals 33 262 Thursday's Games Francisco, .311; Votto, Cincinnati, .310; Wednesday. "We will continue to do what Recalled LHP Eric Skoglund from Omaha Baltimore 68 65 .511 8 Detroit 011 030 010 —6 N.Y. Mets (deGrom 14-7) at Cincinnati Seager, Los Angeles, .310; Inciarte, (PCL). Tampa Bay 67 68 .496 10 "I'll take (the soreness) for an we've done all year. We will Colorado 000 001 001 —2 (Stephenson 2-4), 12:35 p.m. Atlanta, .309. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent 3B Toronto 61 72 .459 15 RBI," Verlander cracked. bounce back," Rockies manager DP_Colorado 2. LOB_Detroit 8, Colorado 6. L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 12-5) at Arizona RUNS_Blackmon, Colorado, 120; Yunel Escobar to Inland Empire (Cal) and Central Division 2B_Castellanos (25), Story (22). HR_Castellanos (19), (Greinke 15-6), 3:40 p.m. Stanton, Miami, 103; Goldschmidt, Ari- Verlander (10-8) allowed one Bud Black said. RHP Garrett Richards to Salt Lake (PCL) WLPct GB J.McCann (13), Blackmon (32). Philadelphia (Lively 1-5) at Miami zona, 98; Gordon, Miami, 92; Harper, for rehab assignments. Cleveland 76 56 .576 — run and three hits. His only mis- Bettis struggled with his con- IP HRER BB SO (Despaigne 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Washington, 92; Bryant, Chicago, 91; MINNESOTA TWINS — Sent LHP Minnesota 69 63 .523 7 Detroit Atlanta (Newcomb 2-7) at Chicago Votto, Cincinnati, 90; Rizzo, Chicago, 84; take was a curveball that Charlie trol in his fourth start since Hector Santiago to Rochester (IL) for a Kansas City 65 67 .492 11 Verlander W,10-8 631119 Cubs (Hendricks 5-4), 8:05 p.m. Inciarte, Atlanta, 83; 2 tied at 82. Blackmon hit for a solo homer in returning from treatment for tes- rehab assignment. Detroit 58 74 .439 18 VerHagen 100001 Washington (Gonzalez 13-5) at Milwau- RBI_Arenado, Colorado, 111; Stanton, NEW YORK YANKEES — Recalled Chicago 52 79 .397 23½ the sixth. Verlander also ignited ticular cancer. He allowed five Wilson 120002 kee (Davies 15-7), 8:10 p.m. Miami, 110; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 105; LHP Jordan Montgomery from Scran- West Division Greene 111110 St. Louis (Wacha 9-7) at San Francisco Ozuna, Miami, 103; Lamb, Arizona, 96; the offense with an RBI single in runs in five innings. ton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) as 26th man for WLPct GB Colorado (Bumgarner 3-6), 10:15 p.m. Rizzo, Chicago, 96; Votto, Cincinnati, 90; Wednesday's doubleheader. Sent DH Houston 79 53 .598 — the second. The breaking ball led to Bet- Bettis L,0-2 575524 Friday's Games Duvall, Cincinnati, 89; Zimmerman, Matt Holliday to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Los Angeles 68 65 .511 11½ "I told him before the game, I tis' troubles all afternoon. Castel- Chatwood 331123 N.Y. Mets at Houston, ppd. Washington, 88; 2 tied at 87. SEATTLE MARINERS — Sent RHP Texas 66 66 .500 13 Oberg 110001 Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. HITS_Blackmon, Colorado, 182; Incia- said, 'Your goal is to drive in lanos hit a curveball to left-cen- Evan Scribner to Tacoma (PCL) for a Seattle 66 68 .493 14 HBP_by Bettis (Machado). WP_Chatwood. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. rte, Atlanta, 172; LeMahieu, Colorado, rehab assignment. Oakland 58 74 .439 21 more than you let in,'" recounted ter for his 19th homer of the sea- Umpires_Home, Bruce Dreckman; First, Laz Diaz; Philadelphia at Miami, 7:10 p.m. 157; Arenado, Colorado, 156; Gordon, TEXAS RANGERS — Assigned RHP Tuesday's Games Second, Jordan Baker; Third, Tom Woodring. Washington at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Miami, 156; Ozuna, Miami, 154; Gold- catcher James McCann , who son. McCann later hit a hanging Tanner Scheppers outright to Round Cleveland at N.Y. Yankees, ppd. T_3:03. A_29,281 (50,398). Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. schmidt, Arizona, 149; Murphy, Washing- sealed the game with a three-run slider from Bettis for a towering Rock (PCL). Baltimore 4, Seattle 0 L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. ton, 145; Votto, Cincinnati, 143; 2 tied at TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned Boston 3, Toronto 0 shot in the fifth. "He drove in one homer to left. to be eligible for postseason play St. Louis at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. 142. LHP TJ House outright to Buffalo (IL). Texas 12, Houston 2 DOUBLES_Arenado, Colorado, 39; and let in one. I guess I'll give it "It was poor execution pitch- with that team. Released OF Norichika Aoki. Optioned Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 4 Major League Leaders Murphy, Washington, 38; Herrera, "It's on my mind. I'd be lying if I RHP Leonel Campos to Buffalo. Selected Kansas City 6, Tampa Bay 2 AMERICAN LEAGUE to him." ing at a pivotal point in the Philadelphia, 36; Rendon, Washington, the contract of LHP Brett Anderson from Colorado 7, Detroit 3 BATTING_Altuve, Houston, .354; Gar- Not a bad swing, either, as game. I have to be better than said it wasn't," Verlander said. 34; Drury, Arizona, 32; Duvall, Cincinnati, Buffalo. L.A. Angels 8, Oakland 2 cia, Chicago, .320; Hosmer, Kansas City, "That's not going to change what I 32; Markakis, Atlanta, 32; Taylor, Los Verlander lined a two-out slider that," Bettis said. National League Wednesday's Games .318; Schoop, Baltimore, .305; Andrus, Angeles, 31; 3 tied at 30. have to do." ATLANTA BRAVES — Placed C Tyler Cleveland 2, N.Y. Yankees 1, 1st game Texas, .305; Reddick, Houston, .303; from Chad Bettis (0-2) that fell in TRIPLES_Blackmon, Colorado, 14; TRAINER'S ROOM THIS & THAT Flowers on the 10-day DL. Recalled RHP Baltimore 8, Seattle 7 Abreu, Chicago, .302; Ramirez, Cleve- Hamilton, Cincinnati, 9; Arenado, Col- front of Blackmon. Verlander Jason Hursh and C David Freitas from Detroit 6, Colorado 2 land, .302; Segura, Seattle, .299; Grego- Tigers: 1B Miguel Cabrera wasn't Tigers SS Jose Iglesias finished 3 orado, 7; Cozart, Cincinnati, 7; Bell, Pitts- entered the game 3 for 40 in his Gwinnett (IL). Sent LHP Ian Krol to Gwin- Cleveland 9, N.Y. Yankees 4, 2nd rius, New York, .299. in the starting lineup for a second for 3 with three singles and a walk. ... burgh, 6; Fowler, St. Louis, 6; Galvis, nett for a rehab assignment. game RUNS_Judge, New York, 98; Springer, career with 20 strikeouts. Philadelphia, 6; Hernandez, Philadelphia, straight game with back tightness. Blackmon has 84 RBIs this season, LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Rein- Boston 7, Toronto 1 Houston, 92; Altuve, Houston, 87; 6; Reyes, New York, 6; 4 tied at 5. Although he's been practicing He entered as a pinch-hitter in the tying him with Taylor Douthit (1930) stated INF/OF Cody Bellinger from the Texas 8, Houston 1 Andrus, Texas, 86; Ramirez, Cleveland, HOME RUNS_Stanton, Miami, 51; 10-day DL. Optioned C/INF Kyle Farmer Minnesota 11, Chicago White Sox 1 85; Betts, Boston, 83; Choo, Texas, 81; in the cage, the intensity of step- eighth with the bases loaded and hit for second-most in NL history among Bellinger, Los Angeles, 34; Votto, Cincin- to Oklahoma City. Sent LHP Adam Liber- Tampa Bay 5, Kansas City 3 Gardner, New York, 81; Schoop, Balti- ping into the box can't be repli- into a double play. ... LHP Daniel leadoff hitters. Blackmon remains nati, 33; Blackmon, Colorado, 32; Gold- atore to Oklahoma City (PCL) for rehab Oakland at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. more, 81; Upton, Detroit, 81. schmidt, Arizona, 32; Duvall, Cincinnati, cated. It may have led to stress Norris (left groin strain) and RHP four behind the mark set by Craig assignments. Thursday's Games RBI_Cruz, Seattle, 103; Schoop, Balti- 31; Ozuna, Miami, 31; Rizzo, Chicago, Anibal Sanchez (left hamstring Biggio in 1998. MIAMI MARLINS — Sent LHP Wei-Yin Chicago White Sox (Gonzalez 7-10) at more, 99; Upton, Detroit, 94; KDavis, on his shoulder/back area. 31; Arenado, Colorado, 30; 3 tied at 29. Chen to Jupiter (FSL) for a rehab assign- Minnesota (Colon 6-10), 1:10 p.m. Oakland, 91; Machado, Baltimore, 88; strain) are scheduled to make rehab UP NEXT STOLEN BASES_Hamilton, Cincinnati, "I would call it irregular sore- ment. Texas (Hamels 9-2) vs Houston Mazara, Texas, 84; Smoak, Toronto, 84; starts Thursday. Tigers: After a day off, Tigers 54; Gordon, Miami, 47; TTurner, Wash- ness, but not anything to do with MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Sent C (McHugh 2-2) at St. Petersburg, Fla., 1:10 Judge, New York, 82; Abreu, Chicago, 80; ington, 36; Villar, Milwaukee, 23; Broxton, Rockies: Black remains hopeful have four games against Cleveland, Andrew Susac and LHP Brent Suter to p.m. Pujols, Los Angeles, 79. pitching," Verlander explained. Milwaukee, 19; Inciarte, Atlanta, 19; that LHP Tyler Anderson (left knee) including a doubleheader on Friday. Wisconsin (MWL) for rehab assignments. Boston (Rodriguez 4-4) at N.Y. Yan- HITS_Altuve, Houston, 177; Andrus, Nunez, Boston, 18; 4 tied at 17. "Not used to hitting, probably the PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Recalled kees (Sabathia 10-5), 7:05 p.m. Texas, 161; Hosmer, Kansas City, 159; can help the Rockies' playoff chase LHP Matthew Boyd (5-8, 6.32 ERA) PITCHING_Davies, Milwaukee, 15-7; RHP Ricardo Pinto from Lehigh Valley Toronto (Estrada 6-8) at Baltimore (Hel- Abreu, Chicago, 156; Schoop, Baltimore, altitude and a lot of things. in September. Anderson will make a throws the opening game. Greinke, Arizona, 15-6; Kershaw, Los (IL). lickson 8-7), 7:05 p.m. 154; Ramirez, Cleveland, 151; Cabrera, Maybe a little dehydration. ... Angeles, 15-2; Arrieta, Chicago, 14-8; rehab start Thursday. Rockies: Begin a pivotal three- ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Traded Friday's Games Kansas City, 150; Dickerson, Tampa Bay, Wood, Los Angeles, 14-1; deGrom, New That's why it's hard to win here. TRADE SPECULATION game series against Arizona on Fri- RHP Mike Leake and international cap N.Y. Mets at Houston, ppd. 148; Lindor, Cleveland, 145; Jones, Balti- York, 14-7; Gonzalez, Washington, 13-5; space to Seattle for SS Rayder Ascanio. Cleveland at Detroit, 1:10 p.m., 1st more, 144. There are a lot of elements The window for Verlander to be day. LHP Kyle Freeland (11-8, 3.81) Scherzer, Washington, 13-5; 4 tied at 12. BASKETBALL game DOUBLES_Ramirez, Cleveland, 43; traded may soon be coming to a goes for the Rockies, while the Dia- ERA_Kershaw, Los Angeles, 2.04; besides pitching on the road." National Basketball Association Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Lowrie, Oakland, 40; Betts, Boston, 38; Scherzer, Washington, 2.21; Gonzalez, Still, Verlander once again close for the season. A player must mondbacks throw RHP Taijuan PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Signed F Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Andrus, Texas, 37; Upton, Detroit, 37; Washington, 2.40; Strasburg, Washing- be on a team's roster before Sept. 1 Walker (7-7, 3.55). James Michael McAdoo to a two-way Cleveland at Detroit, 7:10 p.m., 2nd Abreu, Chicago, 36; Gurriel, Houston, 36; ton, 2.90; Greinke, Arizona, 3.14; Lynn, contract. Agreed to terms with G James game Altuve, Houston, 35; Lindor, Cleveland, St. Louis, 3.14; Arrieta, Chicago, 3.36; Blackmon Jr. L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. 34; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 33. deGrom, New York, 3.39; Nola, Philadel- FOOTBALL Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. TRIPLES_Castellanos, Detroit, 10; West Iron County is coming off phia, 3.47; Martinez, St. Louis, 3.52. Standings National Football League Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 Sanchez, Chicago, 6; Beckham, Balti- Midgets STRIKEOUTS_Scherzer, Washington, a 14-12 loss at Bark River-Harris. ATLANTA FALCONS — Waived WR p.m. more, 5; Bogaerts, Boston, 5; Bregman, West-PAC 230; deGrom, New York, 201; Greinke, Conf Overall Reginald Davis III, OT Will Freeman and Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Houston, 5; Mahtook, Detroit, 5; Merri- “First half, we got punched, our Arizona, 182; Martinez, St. Louis, 182; Calumet 1-0 1-0 Ss Jordan Moore and Deron Washington. field, Kansas City, 5; Ramirez, Cleveland, knees wobbled a little bit, but Nelson, Milwaukee, 181; Samardzija, San Hurley 1-0 1-0 Waived/injured OT Kevin Graf. NationalAll Times League EDT 5; 6 tied at 4. Francisco, 175; Kershaw, Los Angeles, what I liked is we got better in the L’Anse 1-0 1-0 CINCINNATI BENGALS — Announced East Division HOME RUNS_Judge, New York, 37; From page 9 168; Strasburg, Washington, 164; Ray, LB Vontaze Burfict had his NFL suspen- W L Pct GB KDavis, Oakland, 36; Gallo, Texas, 36; second half,” Berutti said. “We had Hancock 0-0 1-0 Arizona, 160; Lester, Chicago, 155. sion reduced from five to three games for Washington 81 51 .614 — Smoak, Toronto, 36; Moustakas, Kansas gotten to the quarterback, but we our opportunities to win and I West Iron County 0-0 0-1 his egregious hit on a Chiefs running Miami 66 66 .500 15 City, 35; Morrison, Tampa Bay, 33; Cruz, Gogebic 0-1 0-1 were a little hesitant.” think we learned a little lesson Houghton 0-1 0-1 WIC quarterback Neil Toma- about ourselves. I started six out of Northland Pines 0-1 0-1 soski was 7 of 15 for 141 yards last seven on the line making their Friday, Aug. 25 Hurley 44, Gogebic 20 week. first varsity start, a couple guys in Calumet 14, Northland Pines 6 Texans ready to head home to Houston “Last year we had a tough time the backfield making their first Hancock 21, Lake Linden-Hubbell 14 containing him and they’re proba- varsity start. L’Anse 27, Houghton 0 Bark River-Harris 14, West Iron County 12 bly licking their chops seeing how “We were young and inexperi- Thursday, Aug. 31 after preseason game canceled we contained Parker Wilson, who enced, hopefully we learned a little Calumet at Negaunee was rolling all over the place on bit of a lesson.” Westwood at Houghton ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texans headed Texas instead of home after the storm. The Texans Lake Linden-Hubbell at L’Anse home to flood-ravaged Houston after their final pre- worked out Monday and Tuesday at the Cowboys' us,” Erickson said. West Iron’s Jayce Brockhagen, Coleman at Northland Pines season game against the Dallas Cowboys was can- practice facility. WIC’s offense is similar to what a 265-pound back, rushed for 57 Friday, Sept. 1 Hurley at West Iron County celed Wednesday. Smith wasn't sure when the Texans would Hurley runs. yards on 11 carries. “They run a lot of the similar Gogebic at Hancock "We've got several members of our travel party resume practice, but said that NRG Stadium wasn't Berutti expects a good ball- Western 8 — our coaches, our players, our staff members — damaged in the storm and that their opener there stuff that we do offensively, but game. Conf Overall whose families have been evacuated," general man- on Sept. 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars would out of a double wing, wing T, prob- “They’re going to be ready to North Central 1-0 1-0 ably not full house,” Erickson said. Ontonagon 1-0 1-0 ager Rick Smith said. "There is so much devastation go on as planned. play, I guarantee you that,” Berut- Rapid River 1-0 1-0 in the city and the region and we want to be part of "We're hurting, Houston is hurting, but we're “A lot of misdirection, get you flow- ti said. “Question is will we. We’re Stephenson 0-0 1-0 the recovery process." strong," Smith said. "We've been there over a ing one way, come back the other banged up a little bit, some Carney-Nadeau 0-0 0-0 way. They’re solidly coached, Forest Park 0-1 0-1 The game scheduled for Thursday night had decade and we are part of the fabric of the commu- injuries that we’re dealing with. … North Dickinson 0-1 0-1 been moved from Houston to the home of the Cow- nity." offense, defense, special teams. I think the kids will be ready come Superior Central 0-1 0-1 boys because of widespread flooding in the Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt was pleased They’ve got tough kids there, too.” Friday.” Friday, Aug. 25 Rapid River 38, Forest Park 36 area in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The decision with the decision to cancel the game and get back to North Central 60, North Dickinson 0 to cancel the game altogether was announced when Houston. Saturday, Aug. 26 the Texans said local authorities had found a safe "I think it's the right decision," he said. "Every- Finally finished: Cavs-Celtics modify, complete big trade Ontonagon 44, Superior Central 8 Stephenson 64, Big Rapids Crossroads route for the team to drive the 250 miles home. body here is obviously most concerned about their CLEVELAND (AP) — The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of Academy 0 Smith said Wednesday was the first day they families, their friends, the city of Houston back Thursday, Aug. 31 dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is com- had the option to return to Houston and the team home. I think it's extremely important that we get Carney-Nadeau at North Dickinson ing to the Cavaliers and the NBA can take a well-earned, late-summer break. Superior Central at Rapid River felt it was better to go home than to try and play a home as quickly as we possibly can." For a minute. Stephenson at Phillips game Thursday. Watt almost didn't know to react to the stunning Concerned with medical findings after looking at Thomas' injured right hip, the Friday, Sept. 1 "When it became available to us, we've got so growth of his flood relief fundraising effort, which Cavs have negotiated another draft pick from Boston to compete the mega-deal Forest Park at North Central many guys on the team that are distracted by all started with a web page and a video Sunday. Since that stalled, the teams announced in a joint statement early Thursday. Lakeland 8 Small Conf Ovearll the events and the circumstances that it became then, he's been offering video updates as the total The teams modified the original deal and Cleveland will also get a second- round pick in 2020 from the Celtics, a pick it acquired from Miami. Prairie Farm 2-0 2-0 increasingly more difficult from our perspective to climbed over $6 million. The original goal was Mellen 1-0 1-0 After days of uncertainty, both sides can move forward. go out and try to play a football game," Smith said. $200,000. New Auburn 1-1 1-1 The teams had a deadline of 10 a.m. Thursday to agree on the trade, which Winter 0-1 0-1 "And I'm not sure it would have been fair to do so. "We've upped the goal to $10 million because was prompted by Irving demanded to be dealt in July. New Cavs general Mercer-Butternut 0-2 0-2 So when the opportunity arose today that we had a everything is bigger in Texas," he said. "Why not? manager Koby Altman pulled it off by sending the team's second-best play- Friday, Aug. 25 safe route to get home (we) made the decision to Let's shoot for $10 million and see what we can do." er to the Celtics for Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and an Mellen 44, Mercer-Butternut 0 unconditional first-round pick next year. Prairie Farm 40, New Auburn 22 cancel the game." Watt added that he has trucks filled with sup- Thursday, Aug. 31 After the Texans played their preseason game in plies that he expects to arrive in Houston by this The Cavs had balked at pushing the Aug. 22 trade through last week after Mercer-Butternut at Winter New Orleans last weekend, they went to North weekend. Thomas underwent a physical. He tore a labrum last season in the playoffs, Saturday, Sept. 2 and it's possible he might not be ready for the start of the season. New Auburn at Mellen THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 l 11 ONTONAGON’S 61st ANNUAL
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Dear Annie: I was at my headaches to everyone around brother’s home for my sister-in- them. It’s unfortunate when the law’s birthday a few weeks ago. My sister-in-law, “Jess,” had a person causing this problem is a stroke some years ago and can supervisor. You don’t tell the HR only say a few single-syllable words at a time. She has an 18- Dear manager she stinks if you want year-old bird that she loves and Annie to keep your job for very long! takes care of. My nephew’s fiance, “Becky,” Once, my manager approached a and her daughter, “Emily,” came house, the bird gets stressed out. corporate vice president about over during the party, and Emily The cover helps him calm down.” MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM started to tease the bird. Jess her perfume, because the noxious Everything was fine for about looked at me and said, “Cover smell was making his employees 10 minutes. But then Emily went bird.” I went over and very over, flipped part of the cover off ill whenever she visited. She politely put the cover on the bird- the cage and started to tease the cage and said, “I think it’s time replied that she paid big money bird again. Becky was sitting for the bird to go to sleep. When for her French perfume and any- there are a lot of people in the right there and did not say a word to her daughter. I looked on one who didn’t like it could hit silently because I felt it was not my place to say anything, and the road! YOUR Emily sat down after a few min- Long ago, I was given a piece utes anyway. of advice that I feel should be HOROSCOPE But then she went over to the cage a third time. She began stressed in employee training BORN LOSER teasing the bird. At this point, and at workout centers: If you my brother politely told Emily to stop because she was upsetting wear scents on a daily basis, you the bird, and she did. must be very careful. Over time, At that point, Becky got upset. you become immune to the smell. She told my brother, “She’s only EUGENIA LAST playing with the bird.” She and Bottom line, if you put on enough Emily left the birthday party that you can smell it, it’s proba- early because of this. Your Birthday My brother and I would like bly terribly strong for everyone Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 your opinion on whether or not it else! — Glad I’m Retired was inappropriate for him to tell Take care of personal matters this Emily to stop. Dear Glad I’m Retired: Let year. Buying and selling property or — Birdy-guard Of course ALLEY OOP making changes that will improve your Dear Birdy-guard: this be a public service it was appropriate of your broth- lifestyle or bring you financial relief announcement: The perfumes should be your priority. Question any- er to speak up. If that ruffled one who doesn’t give you a straight Becky’s feathers, she should and colognes you wear could ruin answer or who uses excuses to take have stepped in before he had to. a co-worker’s day. Spritz respon- advantage of your kindness or hospi- The next time you’re all together, tality. sibly. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — set some ground rules right from Clear a space that you can use to the start, and make them clear to Send your questions for work on something that brings you joy. Emily, Becky and your nephew: Domestic changes will motivate you to no ifs, ands or squawks about it. Annie Lane to dearannie@cre- rethink your future and the direction in Dear Annie: I couldn’t agree ators.com. To find out more which you are heading. more with your reply to “Won- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — about Annie Lane and read fea- Accept the inevitable and keep moving dering Why at the Y,” who com- forward. Apply common sense to situ- plained about the odor of his fit- tures by other Creators Syndi- FOR BETTER OR WORSE ations that appear unstable and to ness classmate. But this isn’t cate columnists and cartoonists, relationships that are affecting your just a problem at the gym. ability to get things done. Do what’s In today’s offices, people are visit the Creators Syndicate web- best for you. often crammed into small areas SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — site at creators.com. to save money. If one inconsider- Discuss what’s on your mind. Talks will COPYRIGHT 2017 CRE- bring about positive change if you are ate man or woman puts on too honest about the way you feel and much fragrance, it can give ATORS.COM what you want to pursue. Don’t live in denial. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Soul-searching will do you good. AILY LOBE ROSSWORD Consider what you want and what you D G C are putting up with. Lower your stress by doing what’s best for you mentally, physically and financially. FRANK & ERNEST CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Emotions will rise to the surface, caus- ing some stress if you get caught up in someone else’s dilemma. Keep your distance and protect your money, per- sonal data and possessions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — An act of kindness will put you in the spotlight. Make it clear what your objective is and what you need to be successful in your effort. Persistence will pay off. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Do whatever it takes to achieve your dreams. Don’t let minor setbacks stop you in your tracks. Adjust to whatever GET FUZZY comes your way and turn negatives into positives. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Focus inward and be insightful when dealing with peers, your boss or some- one who can influence your future. Positive changes will result if you are understanding and industrious. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — A business trip, meeting or interview will help clarify your beliefs and set you on a path that looks promising. Collabo- rate with someone you find inspiring in order to learn something new. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Look over contracts, personal documenta- BEETLE BAILEY tion and your finances, and make adjustments to them. Altering your lifestyle or updating your surroundings will be rejuvenating. Do the work your- self. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’ll have the upper hand if you rely on experience to be your guide. Use your insight and practical outlook to help coordinate your plans. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you want something, go after it. Bring about the changes that will position you for future advancement and get involved in activities and events that encourage schmoozing and gaining ZITS support.
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