Gogebic County Seeks Grant for Voting System
Scattered snow High: 4 | Low: -2 | Details, page 2 DAILY GLOBE yourdailyglobe.com Thursday, December 28, 2017 75 cents Gogebic County ICE ON THE BIG LAKE seeks grant for voting system
By RALPH ANSAMI The county and local units of [email protected] government would then pay the BESSEMER — Gogebic Coun- base system extended service ty will seek a grant to cover the and maintenance fees for years $20,125 cost of new voting six through 10 of the new voting machines. system’s operation. The county board of commis- Pelissero said the cost to the sioners voted 6-0 Wednesday to county would be a maximum of seek the grant through the Help around $1,700 after the first five America Vote Act which allows years. the county to apply for voting Pelissero said an April presen- equipment for all precincts in the tation was attended by local offi- county. cials on the new system. The new system would be County commissioner Tom used for the first time during the Laabs, of Ironwood, said he was 2018 election cycle, according to surprised to see there were county clerk Gerry Pelissero. 13,599 registered voters in the “There would be no cost to the county. That shows the school- county for the first five years,” aged population continues to Pelissero said. decline. The board approved a resolu- In other business Wednesday, tion seeking the grant to cover the county board approved a the first five years of costs out- credit card request for equaliza- lined in a quote from the Domin- tion director Kathy Jo Koval, up ion Voting Systems company. to $2,000.
Ralph Ansami/Daily Globe ICE BEGINS to form on Lake Superior at Saxon Harbor Tuesday afternoon as the clouds in the distance provide no relief from the frigid cold. Jacobs sent to prison for While it was minus-5 at the lake, nearby inland temperatures dipped to 20-below. seventh drunk driving
By RALPH ANSAMI District Attor- TOWN AT ODDS [email protected] ney Matt Woman hurt in HURLEY — A Cameron, Wis., Tingstad said man was sentenced Wednesday after the sen- to prison for a seventh drunk tencing. Bessemer City Council struggles Christmas Eve driving conviction after an Iron The jury County jury found him guilty deliberated for with Michigan marijuana laws earlier this month. only about 20 white-out crash Virgil Jacobs, 50, was sen- minutes on tenced by Iron County Judge Dec. 21 after By IAN MINIELLY trial area, with 42 percent BESSEMER TOWNSHIP — Patrick Madden to three years Jacobs testified [email protected] rejecting the idea outright. Of The Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department investigated a confinement in prison and two Virgil he had been Editor’s note: The Daily those supporting the marijua- years of extended supervision, to Jacobs convicted of 17 Globe is counting down the Stories of na industry, half wanted the Christmas Eve personal injury be followed by one year of proba- crimes. Gogebic Range’s top five stories city to provide an open mari- head-on accident that occurred tion for a bail jumping count. Jacobs was found by officer of 2017 each day this week. juana market, while the other during white-out conditions. “That’s three years in and Kyle Mabie passed out in his The editorial department staff the Year half wanted the city to place According to the accident three years on the hook,” Mad- vehicle while it was running and sat down and came up with the limits on the number of grows report, a vehicle driven by Linda den said. parked in the roadway, register- annual list, naming Bessemer’s authorized. Ann Buttice, 72, of Bessemer, Jacobs will be eligible to par- ing a .11 blood-alcohol reading. election and marijuana pas- Very few city council or was headed east on U.S. 2, near ticipate in a prison substance The Iron County drunk driving sage as the third-place story of planning commission meetings Oak Lane, in Bessemer Town- abuse counseling program. charge was filed on Nov. 23, the year. happened in 2017 where one of ship. Grace Marie Brauer, 18, of “That Iron County is taking a 2015. BESSEMER — For the the topics was not medical Saxon, Wis., was westbound on serious stance on drunk driving majority of 2017, the Bessemer marijuana. It is one of the pri- the highway. offenses is evident by the three City Council and planning Late last winter, the city mary sources of unrest in the Deputies said Buttice was commission debated, worked, sent2017 out a public survey to res- city. traveling in a “white-out bliz- years in prison,” Iron County JACOBS — page 5 argued and eventually passed idents. The city received 269 Mike Korpela, city attorney zard” when her vehicle crossed new ordinances allowing medi- survey responses, with an during the saga, said, “Since the center line in front of the cal marijuana facilities within almost even ratio between the city of Bessemer is strug- oncoming Brauer vehicle. O N L Y Y O U the industrial park by a 3-2 male and female returns. The gling financially, the last city Brauer noticed headlights vote. Baby Boomer generation, ages council passed an ordinance coming at her just before the col- Rob Coleman and Linda 52-71, had the highest percent- allowing for commercial facili- lision occurred, according to the Nelson voted against autho- age of responses, making up ties in the industrial park... the deputy’s report of the 5:12 p.m. rization while Kathy Whit- over 48 percent of returned potential for a large growth in accident. burn, Al Gaiss and John Frello surveys. tax base and a 3 percent excise Both vehicles ended up in the voted yes. Survey results showed 96 tax from sales would generate eastbound lane, near the shoul- Passage of the ordinance by percent of residents felt revenues of tens of thousands der of the highway. the council did not end the encouraging new business of dollars for the city, county, Both 2007 vehicles were struggle within the city. Besse- development and growth were sheriff and the state’s public totaled and Buttice was trans- mer remains a divided town on important to the city. Public education fund.” ported to Aspirus Ironwood Hos- the issue of marijuana, as the opinion on medical marijuana Rob Coleman, one of two pital by Beacon Ambulance. newly elected council members filling that gap was not as incumbents on the council, Traffic was described on the repealed the measure in just strong, but was favorable. explained his position on com- accident report as moderate at over their first month in office, Returned surveys had 49 per- mercial marijuana production, the time of the crash. after mostly running on an cent of residents supporting The accident report was com- anti-marijuana campaign. large-scale grows in the indus- pleted on Wednesday. —Ralph Ansami BESSEMER — page 5
Wisconsin legislative plans minimal in New Year MADISON, Wis. (AP) — There appears to victories in other states, but it would take a its $10 billion plant that could employ up to be little appetite among Wisconsin Republi- massive swing for them to wrest control 13,000 people. can leaders to take up some of the most divi- away from Republicans in Wisconsin. Republicans seem generally supportive of sive proposals pending when the Legislature Gov. Scott Walker, who is up for re-elec- Walker’s call to spend $6.8 million on the returns next month for a brief, final push tion in November, will deliver his eighth marketing campaign focused on trying to before the session ends in the spring and the State of the State address likely in late Jan- lure workers from Chicago, the Twin Cities focus shifts to the fall election. uary where he will spell out his priorities for and Detroit. Democrats see it as a waste of Democrats will continue to try and play the coming year. He’s already announced money, arguing that more fundamental pol- Ian Minielly/Daily Globe defense and make arguments for why plans for a marketing campaign to attract icy changes are needed to make Wisconsin WHILE CALIFORNIA burns, Smokey Bear, outside the Forest Service Republicans should be ousted in November young workers from nearby states, a move office in Ironwood, informs passing motorists the local fire risk is low when majority control of the Legislature will that comes as Taiwanese manufacturer Fox- on the snow-covered frozen ground of Gogebic County. be determined. Democrats are buoyed by conn Technology Group moves ahead with WISCONSIN — page 5
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2 l THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 AREA / NATION THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM FIVE-DAYFIVE-DAAY FORECAST T FOR IRONWOODIRONWO OOD Obituaries TODAY FRIDAYF SATURDAYSATURDDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Jack Lobb Gribble WAKEFIELD, Mich. — In the midst of the planning director for Carbon soft glow of Christmas lights and decorations, County, Mont., director of the Jack Lobb Gribble, 85, slipped away peaceful- property tax division for the FewF Snow Few SnowSno ow Few Snow Scattered Snow Mostly Cloudy Showers ShowersShowerrs Showers ly at home on December 20, 2017. As an State of Montana, and proper- avowed Christmas fanatic and believer in this ty tax consultant (Nashville, 4° -2° 2°° -4° 3° -7°- 1° -8° 2° -6° magical season, it seems somehow fitting. Tenn.). Winds: 8 mphmph SSSESE Winds:Winnds: 1111 mphmph W Winds: 88-11-11 mmphph N Winds: 66-9-9 mphmph WWNWNW Winds: 9 mmphph W Jack was born on August 19, 1932 in Iron- Jack loved being in the wood, Mich., to John and LaRue Gribble. He company of others, whether it Ontonagon LOCAL OUTLOOK developed his love for sports of all kinds at an was a new acquaintance, a 12/4 early age, including his first attempt at ski dear family member or friend, Today we will see cloudy skies with a 45% chance of scattered snow, high temperature of jumping at the ripe old age of 5! Jack pursued Jack Lobb or a complete stranger. He Bergland 4°, humidity of 80%80%.%. South southeast wind 8 every sport available to him during his school Gribble was never too busy to share a 6/-2 mph. Snow accumulationaccumulation of less than one years – football in the fall (even though he 1932 — 2017 story, his infectious laugh, or Wakefield inch possible. Ironwood weighed in at a mere 103 pounds as a fresh- his reflections on the latest Saxon 3/-5 man), basketball and skiing in the winter, and Packers game. He always 4/-2 Marenisco SUN ANDA ND MOON 6/-1 baseball continuously during the spring and enjoyed a good meal (both at Bessemer 5/-3 summer. It wasn’t until after his schooling home or at his favorite Watersmeet Upson Hurley 4/-4 ended and his professional career took him to restaurants) and always 4/-2 4/-4 Red Lodge, Mont., that he discovered his abso- made sure his attire was 4/-2 Sunrise ...... 7:44 a.m. Veteran Mercer Sunset ...... 4:20 p.m. lute sporting passion at the age of 28. GOLF! “just-so” before leaving the Moonrise ...... 1:19 p.m. From that point forward, Jack could not get house. His closet was full of sweaters and sad- 3/-5 Moonset ...... 2:04 a.m. Manitowish enough. There were always new courses to dle shoes for every occasion. 3/-4 discover, books to read on perfecting tech- As one would expect from a life so full, Jack Minocqua NATIONALNATIONAAL WEATHER niques, clubs to regrip, hours spent at the leaves many who love him behind - his 3/-4 Today Fri. driving range, and countless companions with beloved wife of 29 years, Mary; his daughters, Chicago 16/8 sn 14/6 sn Dallas 42/35mc 49/40mc whom to share his enthusiasm for the game. their families and their mother, Tiffany and Kansas City 31/18 mc 28/12 mc Golf was by no means the only endeavor Ryan Madden (Ryan-Nichole, Caelan, Elle, Los Angeles 80/54s 81/56s Jack met with enthusiasm. He approached Audra), Kandace and Duane Hopkins (Dax, New York 19/11 s 23/13 mc everything with passion – he was observant, Quincee) and Jonella Yurkovich; his sister, ALMANAC REGIONAL WEATHERWEAT THER Orlando 71/58mc 69/52mc Phoenix 76/47 s 75/50 s detailed, and meticulous. This served him Jane Stripling; his sister-in-law Carol Grib- Temperature Today Fri. Seattle 44/36ra 42/34ra well in his professional career which spanned ble, and several nieces and nephews. Prede- High ...... -3 Ashland 14/6ss 16/8ss over 50 years. His work as a real estate ceasing Jack were his parents, his brother Low ...... -17 Duluth 6/-4 sn 2/-11 mc Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; udy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; s/sunny; sh/showers; Yesterday ...... Eau Claire 13/5ss 17/11ss appraiser led to several relocations in the mid- Bryce, his brother-in-law Burnell Stripling, Precipitation none sn/snow; ss/snow showshowers; wers; t/thunderstorms; w/windy Escanaba 11/4 ss 13/6 mc WEATHERWEATHHER TRIVIA west and western parts of the country (Lud- twenty-two aunts and uncles, and numerous MOON PHASES Grand Rapids 14/6ss 18/9ss ington and Manistee, Mich., Mitchell, S.D., cousins. Green Bay 10/2 sn 8/-1 mc Appleton, Wis., Longview and Seattle, Wash., In lieu of a memorial, please honor Jack by Madison 14/6sn 12/-1mc What parts of the world receive the FullFull L Lastast N Newew F Firstirst most hail each year? r? and the aforementioned Red Lodge). As his offering a random act of kindness or generosi-
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ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Freezing below, breaking the old record of said Zach Sefcovic, a National temperatures and below-zero 27 below set in 1964. Weather Service meteorologist in wind chills socked much of the Wind chill advisories or warn- Cleveland. northern United States on ings were in effect for much of Sabrina Ram drove into Erie Wednesday, even setting a record New England, northern Pennsyl- on Christmas Eve to visit her in a Minnesota city so cold it’s vania and New York. Those parents just as the snow began to called the Icebox of the Nation, places and states in the northern fall. Ram, who lives in suburban and will stay put for days to come Plains and Great Lakes were Washington, D.C., and her father as snow-hardened Erie digs out projected to see highs in the spent five hours on Christmas from a record snowfall. teens or single digits and lows and two hours on Tuesday clear- Forecasters warned of below zero for the rest of the ing the driveway. hypothermia and frostbite from week and into the new year. “In D.C., we’d be out of com- arctic air settling in over the cen- The National Weather Service mission for weeks,” Ram said. tral U.S. and spreading east. said wind chills in many areas “Things here are pretty much The National Weather Service Thursday could make tempera- back to normal now.” reported International Falls and tures feel below zero. She said she was going to Hibbing, Minnesota, set record Meanwhile, Erie was recover- build a snowman but didn’t know low temperatures on Wednesday ing from a storm that brought 34 where to start — “where do you morning. International Falls, the inches of snow on Christmas put it?” — and she went outside self-proclaimed Icebox of the Day, smashing the daily snowfall to clear off the satellite dish Nation, plunged to 37 degrees record for the Great Lakes city of before falling face first into the below zero, breaking the old 8 inches, and 26.5 more inches on snow because she couldn’t figure Associated Press record of 32 below set in 1924. Tuesday. More than 65 inches out where the porch ended. WITH TEMPERATURES hovering around zero, a few hardy souls celebrated the season, and the fresh man Hibbing bottomed out at 28 have fallen on the city since “I totally just flew forward made snow at Buck Hill in Burnsville, Minn., Tuesday, Dec. 26. Christmas Eve, with several while my dad laughed at me,” more inches falling Wednesday Ram said. giving plows more space to clear here in Erie, but this is unprece- took an hour. Palkovic and the In Loving Memory as residents dug out in frigid In New York, communities streets, officials said. dented, the amount we got,” cook opened the restaurant at a of temperatures. near Lake Ontario’s eastern end, By Wednesday, Erie’s roads Dahlkemper said. little after 6 a.m. in single-digit Strong westerly winds over including Redfield and Boylston, were relatively clear, emergency In Millcreek, outside Erie, it temperatures. MARILYN S. HILL Lake Erie picked up moisture, also saw around 5 feet of snow calls were relatively slow and the took Kathleen Palkovic and her “We’re dedicated people, I developed into snow and con- this week. big task was digging out, County son two hours to shovel out so guess,” Palkovic said. & JACK JACISIN verged with opposing winds, The storm’s timing was good, Executive Kathy Dahlkemper she could make it to her wait- Something else helped: “It who both passed away five dumping snow in a band along since people were off the streets said. ressing job. 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Saturday, Dec. 30 Email calendar items and com- Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., munity news to news@yourdaily- Episcopal Church of the Transfigura- Community Pickleball Pad- globe.com. For more information, tion, Ironwood. area74.org. dlers, 2-5 p.m., Mercer School gym- call 906-932-2211. Government nasium. 715-776-4588. Wakefield Township Board, Thursday, Dec. 28 Community Night Meal Free 5:30 p.m., township hall. Supper, 5-6 p.m., Apostolic Luther- Bessemer City Council, 6 p.m., Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Iron- an Church, Aurora Street, Ironwood. council chambers, City Hall wood Memorial Building. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Gogebic County Veterans Ser- Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. Wednesday, Jan. 3 vice Officer, 10:30-11:30 a.m., area74.org. Wakefield City Hall; 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31 Christian Men of the Northland, Watersmeet Township; 2:45-3:15 6:30 a.m., Uptown Cafe, Ironwood. p.m., Marenisco Township. 906-667- Alcoholics Anonymous, open Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 p.m., 1110. meeting, noon, Salem Lutheran closed meeting, Salem Lutheran Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Church, Ironwood. Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. DOVE Support Group, noon-2 Mercer Health and Wellness area74.org. p.m. 906-932-4990. Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Com- Open Community Dinner, 5-6 Ironwood/Hurley Rotary Club, munity Center. p.m., Wakefield Methodist Church, 12:15 p.m., Elk and Hound Restau- Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Putnam Ave., Wakefield, 906-667- rant, Ironwood. Wesley United Methodist Church, 0230. Iron County Veterans Service Ironwood. ReGeneration Youth, 5:30-6:45 Officer, 1-3 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., ages 10-11; Relentless Youth, Town Hall. 715-561-2190. p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, 7-9 p.m., ages 12-18; Lighthouse Mercer Health and Wellness Bessemer. area74.org. Faith Center, Ironwood. Pickleball, 3-6 p.m., Mercer Com- Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 Monday, Jan. 1 munity Center. p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Hurley. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Zion Evan- Government Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. gelical Lutheran Church, Mercer, Wis. Downtown Ironwood Devel- area74.org. Bessemer Booster Club, 6:30 opment Authority, 8 a.m., meet- Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., A.D. Johnston High School. ing, Conference Room 1, second p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, Gogebic Range Carvers, 6:30 floor, Memorial Building, Iron- Wakefield. p.m., shop room, A.D. Johnston High wood. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., School, Bessemer. Ironwood City Commission, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Superior Snowshoe Walk - 5:30 p.m., Ironwood Memorial Build- Ironwood. area74.org. Mark Fitting Memorial Walk, 6:30 ing AL-ANON, 6 p.m., Salem Luther- p.m., starting at Michigan Informa- Friday, Dec. 29 an Church, Ironwood. area74.org. tion Center, 932-2020 Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, People for Peace, 7 p.m. EDT, Ontonagon United Methodist Church Submitted photo Mercer Cribbage, 9:30-11:30 Episcopal Church of Ascension, 501 basement, next to Holiday gas sta- EMPLOYEES AT Villa Maria Health & Rehab Center recently held their annual Holiday food drive. Items col- a.m., Mercer Senior Center. Houghton St., Ontonagon. tion, Ontonagon. area74.org. Double Trouble, 11 a.m.-12:30 Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., lected were donated to the Iron County Food Pantry. Pictured in back, from left, are Villa Maria representa- p.m., Serenity Center, Ironwood. Tuesday, Jan. 2 Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. tives Adam Guglielmotto, Stephanie Smith, Becky Magley, food pantry representatives Dorothy Walesewicz Mercer Food Pantry, noon-1 area74.org. and Patricia Livingston. Front row, from left, are Villa Maria representatives Leah Simonich, Lauren Snyder, p.m., Railroad Street, Mercer, Wis. Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Iron- Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 Sam Peterson and Diane Coolidge. Emergencies: 715-476-7655. wood Memorial Building. p.m., Sharon Lutheran Church, Ironwood Carnegie Library Gogebic County Veterans Ser- Bessemer. area74.org. Board, 4 p.m. vice Officer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Iron- Government Alcoholics Anonymous/Al- wood Memorial Building. 906-667- Ironwood Economic Develop- Briefs drive at the Mercer Community Gogebic Road Commission Anon, noon, Salem Lutheran 1110. ment Corporation, 10 a.m., meet- Center, 2648 W. Margaret to meet Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, ing, Conference Room 1, second Street, Mercer, on Tuesday, Jan. BESSEMER — Gogebic Coun- Harbortown AA, 7:30 p.m. EDT, Salem Lutheran Church, Ironwood. floor, Memorial Building, Ironwood. Mercer Lioness club to 9, from noon – 4 p.m. Ontonagon United Methodist area74.org. Bessemer Planning Commis- host blood drive To schedule an appointment, ty Road Commission announces Church basement, next to Holiday Ironwood Kiwanis Club, noon, sion, 5:30 p.m., City Hall council please call Judy at 715-476-3511. its Finance Meeting will be held gas station, Ontonagon. Elk and Hound. chambers. MERCER — The Mercer on Monday, Jan. 8, at 4 p.m. with Lioness club, in conjunction with All donors will receive a sand- area74.org. Cribbage, 1 p.m., Mercer, Wis., Thursday, Jan. 4 wich coupon from the Mercer the regular meeting for the board Public Library. 715-476-2366. Community Blood Center of Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 Subway, and juice from Snow’s will be held on Monday, Jan. 8, p.m., Our Lady of Peace Catholic Life Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Pickleball, 10 a.m. to noon, Iron- Appleton, will be hosting a blood IGA. at 4:15 p.m. at its offices. Church, Ironwood. area74.org. Woodland Church, Ironwood. wood Memorial Building. From road design to training, MDOT focus on safety Michigan regulators: Tax cuts LANSING — The Michigan Operations: Traffic Incident construction this year and next increased. Through targeted tra- Department of Transportation Management training was year will feature a safety mea- ditional and social media out- likely to reduce utility bills has implemented a number of extended to all 33 of the region’s sure new to the Superior Region. reach to the bicycling communi- projects across the Upper Penin- emergency responders, along The US-2 bridge over the ty, MDOT advised cyclists look- LANSING (AP) — Michigan ings to customers. sula designed to make highways with many other participants, at Escanaba River will be equipped ing to cross the bridge of alter- regulators are ordering 13 utili- Commissioner Rachael safer for the people who drive – three training sessions around with bridge deck warning sensors. nate routes. ties to study the impact of new Eubanks says utilities will like- and work – on them. the U.P. The training represents These can activate warning Maintenance: Superior Region federal tax cuts and how savings ly see a “significant” reduction MDOT safety projects are part a partnership between agencies, signs with flashers alerting staff are focusing on the safety of will be passed along to con- in federal taxes, and their of a larger effort to help move the including MDOT, state and local motorists when conditions could MDOT maintenance crews by sumers through lower electric response to the state will “pro- state “Toward Zero Deaths”. law enforcement, fire, emergency cause freezing on the deck. Also, evaluating the railing heights of and gas bills. vide broader input regarding Since 2010, MDOT has collabo- medical services, local road agen- the new bridge will incorporate a all bridges in the region. An esti- The order was issued Wednes- the appropriate avenue for how rated statewide with law enforce- cies, and towing services, to work barrier-separated, nonmotorized mated 80 percent of region day during a special meeting to extend benefits to cus- ment officials and first respon- together while safely and effi- pathway across the river. This bridges have railings shorter called by the Michigan Public tomers.” ders to promote this important ciently clearing incidents from year’s road reconstruction project than a 39-inch Michigan Occupa- Service Commission. Commissioners want the sav- national highway safety strate- roadways. These incidents may on M-553 in Marquette County tional Safety and Health Admin- Utilities have until Jan. 19 to ings calculated from the effective gy. Several new practices have include traffic crashes, disabled also incorporated several safety istration minimum. Current file comments with the state on date of the federal law, which is been implemented to increase vehicles, spilled cargo, floods, or features, including improved MIOSHA standards require how they propose to return sav- next Monday. safety awareness, including post- other unplanned events. Topics roadway alignment, posts with maintenance crews to utilize a ing year-to-date fatality totals in include communications, traffic reflectors to delineate the road- fall-arrest system (FAS) when MDOT offices and on roadside control, positioning of vehicles, side in low-visibility conditions, conducting routine maintenance dynamic message signs. These and safely clearing the incident and replacement of warning on bridges with these railings. efforts are raising awareness of scene. signs with high-visibility signs Depending on the type of rail- BDC Liquidators traffic safety challenges in Michi- TIM training is important for and posts. ing, finding suitable anchor gan. safe, effective travel, as well as Construction: Superior Region points for tying off an FAS can be 411 East Cloverland in Ironwood Beyond the statewide educa- minimizing economic impacts is enhancing efforts to improve difficult and, although very safe, Open TUES.-SAT. 9am-5pm, Closed SUN. & MON. tion and awareness campaign, due to delays and congestion. construction zone safety for working around a leash system Sale Runs Dec. 26th - Dec. 30th MDOT’s Superior Region, which The training provides first workers. The key is reviewing all can be somewhat cumbersome. encompasses the entire U.P., has responders with standards and work zones in accordance with Region staff are researching and CRAZY LOW MATTRESS DEALS undertaken several initiatives best practices; employees with the region’s guidelines. Inspec- evaluating a portable, inexpen- TOP MAJOR BRANDS AT 70%-80% off List Prices. that incorporate safety into more TIM training can increase the tions of work zones this summer sive, easy-to-install safety rail Stop in & see our large selection! aspects of their operations. safety of motorists and emergen- found just more than 97 percent system for bridge maintenance. “Superior Region is moving cy responders, and reduce traffic were in compliance with the These efforts all focus on the the TZD initiative beyond delays. guidelines. same overarching MDOT goal: 70% Off ... All CLOTHING motorist safety by integrating it “Every day, MDOT and other Whenever possible, region safety. 50% Off ... All SHOES and BOOTS into our operations throughout agencies have people working in staff has also implemented work “Roadway safety remains one the region and expanding the harm’s way, feet or inches from zone safety initiatives and inno- of the most challenging issues we 30% Off ... All SHELF MERCHANDISE scope of TZD to include worker live traffic, equipment and count- vations to bolster the safety of face,” Johnson said. “But we’re 20% Off ... All MATTRESSES safety,” said Superior Region less other hazards that can be motorists and pedestrians. At the committed to moving toward our Engineer Aaron Johnson. “Our brutally unforgiving,” Johnson Escanaba River Bridge project, a zero-death goal. The efforts we’re 20% Off ... All FURNITURE development, construction, oper- said. “We can’t overemphasize new raised-curb lane separator undertaking will help make our 60% Off ... All CHRISTMAS Merchandise ations, and maintenance areas safety. The traffic incident train- system was used instead of the roads safer for everyone driving have identified supporting goals. ing really helps get the safety normal wider concrete barrier and working on them.” The We’re improving MDOT staff message out.” due to limited available width. statewide TZD safety campaign understanding of TZD and re- Project Development: Region Work zone rumble strips were is based on the national strategy emphasizing the importance of designers continued to integrate also used to warn motorists of a on highway safety intended to safety in everyday work.” safety features into the design new stop condition, and work influence driver behavior and What’s being done? In addi- and planning of upcoming pro- zone law enforcement was improve safety. tion to the Traffic and Safety jects to increase motorist and area, whose primary TZD focus is worker safety. There are numer- reducing motorist crashes on ous examples: roundabouts, cen- DAILY GLOBE Michigan roadways, each of the terline and shoulder rumble region’s four main functional strips, higher-visibility sign areas had a goal to support TZD posts, and many others. OLIDAY OURS efforts in 2017. A major bridge project under Early Deadline H H : Daily Globe Friday, December 29 PUBLIC NOTICE 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CITY OF BESSEMER New Year’s week HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Ad Deadline Thurs., Dec. 28 at 4pm New Year’s Day - January 1 Due to the New Year’s Holiday, City Offices will be closed on the CLOSED following days: for the Daily Globe Friday, December 29th (Afternoon Only) Monday, January 1st issues on Saturday, Dec. 30th RECYCLING AND GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE WILL Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, 2018 and NOT CHANGE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Range Source Saturday, Jan. 6th [tÑÑç [ÉÄ|wtçá The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Monday, January 1, –DAILY GLOBE STAFF 2018 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Monday, January 15, We will not publish a paper on 2018 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1st James K. Trudgeon City Clerk/Treasurer 4 l THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 OPINION THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Educational deterioration DAILY GLOBE My recent columns have focused on the repeatedly failed at least one portion of the extremely poor educational outcomes for certification test they were required to pass Sue Mizell, Publisher black students. There’s enough blame for all before receiving a teaching certificate. Near- involved to have their fair share. That ly 60 teachers had failed the test more than Larry Holcombe, Managing Editor includes students who are hostile and alien 10 times, and one teacher had failed the test to the educational process and have derelict, 18 times. There were 297 teachers on the uninterested home environments. After all, if Walter E. Atlanta school system’s payroll who had there is not someone in the home to ensure Williams failed the state certification test five times or In Their Opinion that a youngster does his homework, has more. wholesome meals, gets eight to 10 hours of With but a few exceptions, schools of edu- Could Ryan leave? sleep and behaves in school, educational dol- cation represent the academic slums of col- lars won’t produce much. leges. They tend to be home to students who There’s another educational issue that’s California Basic Educational Skills Test asks have the lowest academic test scores — for neither flattering nor comfortable to con- the test taker to find the verb in the following example, SAT scores — when they enter col- Don’t be surprised front. That’s the low academic quality of so sentence: “The interior temperatures of even lege. They also tend to have the lowest scores many teachers. It’s an issue that must be the coolest stars are measured in millions of when they graduate and choose to take post- Around these parts, one of the biggest questions for confronted and dealt with if we’re to improve degrees. a. Coolest, b. Of even, c. Are mea- graduate admissions tests — such as the 2018 may be this one: Will Paul Ryan call it quits in the quality of education. Most states require sured, d. In millions.”. A CBEST math ques- GRE, the MCAT and the LSAT. Professors at Congress? prospective teachers to pass a certification tion is: “You purchase a car making a down schools of education tend to have the lowest Published reports late last week suggested the test. How about a sample of some of the test payment of $3,000 and 6 monthly payments level of academic respectability. American Janesville congressman — one of America’s most power- questions. of $225. How much have you paid so far for education could benefit from eliminating ful politicians, as speaker of the U.S. House of Represen- Here’s a question from a recent test given the car? a. $3225, b. $4350, c. $5375, d. schools of education. tatives — has told intimates he may retire after accom- to college students in Michigan planning to $6550, e. $6398.” You might ask: Without schools of educa- plishing some legislative goals next year. Ryan pushed become teachers: “Which of the following is My guess is that these are questions tion, how would teachers be trained? I think back, but that’s not surprising. A lame duck speaker is a largest? a. 1/4, b. 3/5, c. 1/2, d. 9/20.” Another that an eighth- or ninth-grader with a good that we ought to adopt a practice whereby weak speaker, a condition Ryan would want to avoid. question: “A town planning committee must education ought to be able to answer. Such teachers are hired according to their under- So don’t expect Ryan — who represented the Beloit decide how to use a 115-acre piece of land. test questions demonstrate the low bar graduate major. I learned this talking to a area until a redistricting flimflam switched the city into The committee sets aside 20 acres of the land that states set in order for one to become a headmistress of a private school. She said certified teacher. Even with such low the 2nd Congressional — to make any big announcement for watershed protection and an additional she doesn’t hire education majors. She said 37.4 acres for recreation. How much of the expectations, college graduates have failed that if she hires a teacher to teach chemistry, soon, even if he does intend to leave Congress. Still, don’t these and similarly constructed teacher be too surprised if the story is true. land is set aside for watershed protection and math, English or any other subject, the per- recreation? a. 43.15 acres, b. 54.6 acres, c. certification tests. Recently, New York, son must have a bachelor’s degree in the dis- That’s because Paul Ryan always has been a bit of a 57.4 acres, d. 60.4 acres.” after being tied up in court for years, cipline. Pedagogical techniques can be different breed among politicians. The Arizona teacher certification test dropped its teacher literacy test amid learned through short formal training, coach- When he first arrived for a Beloit Daily News interview asks: “Janet can type 250 words in 5 minutes, claims of racism. ing and experience. nearly two decades ago, as a first-time congressional can- what is her typing rate per minute? a. A 2011 investigation by WSB-TV found Walter E. Williams is a professor of eco- didate, Ryan already was unusual. First, he didn’t sound 50wpm, b. 66wpm, c. 55wpm, d. 45wpm.” The that more than 700 Georgia teachers had nomics at George Mason University. like a rookie. This guy knew his stuff in an extremely detailed way. Second, he was refreshingly straightfor- ward and goal-driven, in a way that seemed more earnest than partisan. Third, in a deep discussion he was a man Today in history who could see all sides, with a mind agile enough to listen and give consideration for the thoughts of others. Well, Washington has a way of changing people. Ryan By The Associated Press has adjusted to the hardcore partisan standards of the Today’s Highlight in History day, and can play that game as well as anybody. He’s not On Dec. 28, 1917, the New York Evening Mail published “A Neglected nearly as open as he once was, showing a penchant for Anniversary,” a facetious essay by doing policy behind closed doors and keeping members H.L. Mencken supposedly recount- from his own party — let alone the opposition — in the ing the history of bathtubs in Ameri- dark until just before it’s time to count votes. ca, starting with the “first” one in And yet one can still see the earnest, goal-oriented kid Cincinnati in 1842. Among the from Rock County underneath the Washington trappings. spoof’s other straight-faced claims: that Millard Fillmore was the first Ryan didn’t want the speaker’s job, but took it in order to president to have a bathtub installed get something done and try to quell rebellion within his in the White House. (Mencken was party. He could have run for president — in fact, we’d say astonished when people took his odds are strong he could have won the Republican nomi- “tissue of absurdities” seriously.) nation — but showed no interest in 2016. As the most On this date powerful Republican in Congress he could command the In 1612, Italian astronomer news cycle at will. Yet Ryan is not an attention-seeker; Galileo Galilei observed the planet Neptune, but mistook it for a star. he’s a do-er. (Neptune wasn’t officially discovered He may stay or he may go. Hard to predict. But here’s until 1846 by Johann Gottfried what we know in Rock County: Ryan takes his family Galle.) obligations seriously and is especially torn as his children In 1832, John C. Calhoun age. He didn’t move his family to Washington; he com- became the first vice president of the mutes. That’s tough enough any other year, but as the United States to resign, stepping kids get older and an empty nest comes closer, it gets down because of differences with President Andrew Jackson. harder. Ryan doesn’t strike us as the kind of guy who In 1846, Iowa became the 29th wants to look back and realize he missed it all, just to state to be admitted to the Union. cling to some office like so many politicians do into their In 1856, the 28th president of the 70s, 80s and beyond. United States, Thomas Woodrow It’s that kind of genuineness that always made Paul Wilson, was born in Staunton, Vir- Ryan a rising star in any setting. There is a certain ordi- ginia. nariness about this extraordinary man. He relates. He In 1895, the Lumiere brothers, In 1997, one woman was killed tract for more than a month, averting musician Edgar Winter is 71. Funk Auguste and Louis, held the first when a United Airlines jumbo jet en a strike that could have crippled musician Joseph “Zigaboo” Mod- remembers where he came from. He seems less wrapped public showing of their movies in route from Narita, Japan, to Honolu- major ports from Boston to Houston eliste (The Meters) is 69. Actor Den- up in the “Grand Cult of Me” than others in his chosen Paris. lu encountered severe turbulence and bottled up billions of dollars’ zel Washington is 63. Country singer profession. In 1937, composer Maurice Ravel over the Pacific. worth of cargo. (A new contract was Joe Diffie is 59. Country musician That’s not to say we think Ryan is always right or we’ve died in Paris at age 62. Ten years ago: President ratified in April 2013.) Russia’s Pres- Mike McGuire (Shenandoah) is 59. never taken issue with one of his stands. In 1945, Congress officially rec- George W. Bush used a “pocket ident Vladimir Putin signed a law Country singer-musician Marty Roe It is to say we think Paul Ryan is a good person, and ognized the Pledge of Allegiance. veto” to reject a sweeping defense banning Americans from adopting (Diamond Rio) is 57. Actress Elaine In 1961, the Tennessee Williams heaven knows that’s what America desperately needs in bill because he objected to a provi- Russian children. Hendrix is 47. Talk show host Seth play “Night of the Iguana” opened on sion that would have exposed the One year ago: Actress Debbie Meyers is 44. Actor Brendan Hines is public office. Broadway. Former first lady Edith Iraqi government to expensive law- Reynolds, who lit up the screen in 41. Actor Joe Manganiello is 41. So, if Ryan stays, good for him. And good for America. Bolling Galt Wilson, the second wife suits seeking damages from the “Singin’ in the Rain” and other Holly- Actress Vanessa Ferlito is 40. And if Ryan goes, good for him. And good for America, of President Woodrow Wilson, died Saddam Hussein era. Six French wood classics, died at age 84 a day Rhythm-and-blues singer John Leg- demonstrating that walking away from power when one in Washington at age 89. charity workers sentenced to eight after losing her daughter, Carrie end is 39. Rapper-musician-produc- feels they’ve done what they set out to do is still possible In 1973, the book “Gulag years’ forced labor in Chad for Fisher, who was 60. Former world er Terrace Martin is 39. Actor Andre — and honorable. Archipelago,” Alexander Solzhenit- allegedly trying to kidnap 103 chil- No. 1 Ana Ivanovic said she was Holland is 38. Actress Sienna Miller syn’s expose of the Soviet prison dren were transferred to French cus- retiring from tennis after a series of is 36. Actress Beau Garrett (TV: “The — Beloit Daily News system, was first published in Paris. tody. (The workers were later par- injuries meant she could no longer Good Doctor”) is 35. Pop singer In 1981, Elizabeth Jordan Carr, doned by Chad’s president and set play at the highest level. Kasey Sheridan (Dream) is 31. Actor the first American “test-tube” baby, free.) David Letterman’s production Today’s Birthdays Thomas Dekker is 30. Actress Letters Policy was born in Norfolk, Virginia. company, Worldwide Pants, reached Comic book creator Stan Lee is Mackenzie Rosman is 28. Pop In 1987, the bodies of 14 relatives an interim agreement with the Writ- 95. Former United Auto Workers singer David Archuleta is 27. Actress The Daily Globe welcomes letters from readers. Letters should deal of Ronald Gene Simmons were ers Guild allowing his talk show as union president Owen Bieber is 88. Mary-Charles Jones (TV: “Kevin Can with matters of current, public interest. We reserve the right to reject any found at his home near Dover, well as Craig Ferguson’s to return to Actress Nichelle Nichols is 85. Wait”) is 16. Actor Miles Brown is 13. letter and to edit those that are to be published. Please avoid name-call- Arkansas, after Simmons shot and the air with their full writing staffs Actress Dame Maggie Smith is 83. Thought for Today ing or personal attacks. killed two other people in Russel- during a Hollywood writers’ strike. Rock singer-musician Charles “Extraordinary claims require Letters should be no longer than 400 words. An address and phone lville. (Simmons, who never Five years ago: Dockworkers Neville is 79. Sen. Johnny Isakson, extraordinary evidence.” number must be included for verification purposes. explained his motives, was executed along the East Coast and the Gulf of R-Ga., is 73. Former Sen. Tim John- —Carl Sagan, American Letters may be mailed to Letters to the Editor, Daily Globe, 118 E. in 1990.) 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PUBLISHER EXECUTIVE.DOODV ASSISTANT/ACCOUNTING DAILY GLOBE Sue Mizell Jenna 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, DECEMBER 28, 2017 l 5 AREA / STATE agreed, arguing Loper only iden- Marquette mayor dies Bessemer tifies when there is a need, the MARQUETTE — Marquette council is solely responsible for Mayor Tom Baldini died late hiring. Tuesday afternoon after suffer- A public hearing was held in From page 1 ing a stroke on Saturday. the auditorium of city hall on Baldini, 74, was taken off life “There are too many unanswered Dec. 7. After impassioned support. He was elected mayor questions. The numbers that the speeches by many in favor and last month, continuing a life of growers are giving us are purely those against marijuana, the public service. He served as speculative and are not fact council voted 4-0 to repeal ordi- chair of the International Joint based.” In addition, Coleman nances 356 and 357. The Daily Commission for Canada and the said, “The amount of usable land Globe ran an incomplete paid United States under President in our industrial park is extreme- advertisement from the city of Bill Clinton. ly limited and this is the only Bessemer on Dec. 8, which was He was also the district direc- area that would be available to submitted before the public hear- tor for then U.S, Rep. Bart Stu- growers. I feel the current grow- ing and lacked the detailed infor- pak, D-Menominee. ers have left a bad taste in our mation because of that. However, Baldini was also an adjunct residents’ mouths.” since the repeal ordinance did Ian Minielly/DailyGlobe professor at Northern Michigan For others opposed to the new THE BESSEMER City Council voted 4-0 on Dec. 7 to repeal the ordinances authorizing industrial-scale mari- not go into effect until after University in Marquette. He was regulation, there was fear of the juana production and processing in Bessemer, which the prior council passed Sept. 18 by a vote of 3-2. From seven days from being published, a teacher of Government and smell of pot permeating the left to right are Linda Nelson, Adam Zak, Allen Archie, and Rob Coleman. the city council wanted to have Economics at Marquette Senior downtown, riff-raff moving to the ordinance published in Dec. 8 High School from 1965-’83. Bessemer to grow and consume coms of the ‘90s.” bers must be residents of Besse- be a resident and registered elec- so ordinance 358 would go into Appointed by Gov. Jennifer dope, and the town being not as The marijuana can was kicked mer for at least two years before tor of the district from which he effect Dec. 15, the same day the Granholm, he served as a mem- wonderful as it used to be in its back and forth between the plan- running for office. A brouhaha or she is to be elected, over 18 in state authorized large grow ber of the Michigan Technologi- glory days, ever since marijuana ning commission and the council resulted from that effort, as Michigan, and live within the licenses. cal University Board of Control came to town in 2008. for many months before the vote many of the prospective candi- jurisdiction for more than 30 Richard Duncanson initially until 2016. He was president of Opponents of medical mari- was brought forward. dates were in the audience that days and eligible to vote in that submitted his paperwork for the Marquette Area Public juana regularly claimed the prior The council voted on Oct. 18 to evening and heard their candida- district.” licensing in November. The city School Foundation and Vice city manager, in conjunction accept ordinances 356 and 357 by cies threatened by a residency The election controversy con- returned the paperwork and Chair of the Marquette County with Korpela, had suckered the a 3-2 count. requirement. tinued as Terry Kryshak was on asked Duncanson to apply on the Community Foundation. innocent residents of Bessemer Frello said that evening he Whitburn acknowledged the the outside looking in with the Dec. 15, the first day the new “It comes with a heavy heart into authorizing care-giver facili- was surprised by the lack of com- threat to the candidates by initial results, before an error in businesses would be legal. Trud- to learn about the passing of my ties within the city, specifically ments that evening and closed reminding the audience her time accounting was discovered on the geon refused to sign Duncanson’s dear friend, Mayor Tom Baldini. calling out the Big Dollar on with this hope, “We can put this as mayor would be invalidated morning of Nov. 8 and Kryshak application under advisement of Tom was a remarkable public Sophie Street as the biggest behind us after the vote.” and Frello’s first term would also jumped to third place, forcing the city attorney that the ordi- servant, mentor and personal offender of local sensibilities in Right in the middle of the con- be invalidated as both had Nelson to fifth, and dropping nances were repealed. friend who lived up to the ideal nearly every council meeting tentious issue, the election for returned to Bessemer and run for Louis Miskovich off the council. Duncanson argued the now of serving the greater good of the over the last year. the new council became its own office before gaining two years of Miskovich paid the recount fee, old ordinances were law because Upper Peninsula,” said State Former Mayor Kathy Whit- circus as Jim Trudgeon, city residency. The election was but it was the middle of hunting Bessemer resubmitted the paid Rep. Scott Dianda, D-Calumet. burn and John Frello both said clerk, accidentally provided the thrown into temporary upheaval season, so the recount had to ad, meaning the new law, repeal- “He was a transformational medical marijuana is a viable incorrect date over the summer only one month before the voting. wait two weeks. Gogebic County ing the established ordinances. leader and I will cherish the and legal medical treatment regarding when people needed to Korpela put out the fire by stat- Clerk Gerry Pelissero confirmed did not go into effect until Dec. memories of working with him option for people. Whitburn said, be registered for the November ing the two-year requirement the results of the election on Nov. 21, seven days after being pub- as State Representative for the “My professional opinion is that ballot. The mistake resulted in was invalid and cannot disquali- 27: Miskovich was out and lished. 110th House District,” Dianda this is legal business in the state the ballots being empty, forcing a fy a candidate, restoring order Kryshak was in. As Bessemer prepares for the said. of Michigan and a new viable write-in election and even and calming nerves. The new council immediately new year the city remains divid- U.S. Sen Gary Peters, D- revenue stream for the city... It greater consternation and Korpela provided, “A citizen’s hired Ray O’Dea as city attor- ed. The city council is opposed to Michigan, said, “From his time provides the opportunity to capi- uneasiness within Bessemer. right to seek elected office is a ney, ushering in further contro- marijuana facilities being opened in the classroom to service in talize on that revenue stream Eventually, 10 people threw fundamental right under state versy as city manager Charly in the industrial park and Dun- Governor Blanchard’s adminis- and regulate and monitor it with their hats in the ring. and federal law. Any restriction Loper and Kryshak argued canson has filed a Freedom of tration and his recent election as full law enforcement.” The politics continued as on requirements to seek office Loper was responsible for Information Act request to dis- mayor of Marquette, Tom Baldi- Whitburn said, “Business pro- Linda Nelson attempted to whit- must serve a compelling state accepting bids and providing cover if there were violations of ni has been a pillar of the Upper fessionals who succeed strike tle the candidate pool down in interest and be the least burden- names to the council for ulti- the Open Meetings Act with the Peninsula for decades, and his when the iron is hot and this the Oct. 2 city council meeting by some method to achieve those mate selection. The council and potential for a lawsuit, according passion for Marquette and the industry is hotter than the dot saying potential council mem- results. By law, a candidate must O’Dea, minus Kryshak, dis- to Duncanson. UP were evident in all that he did. make too much of what is col- be nearly as active. part of the state. Wisconsin lected secret. Vos said a number of pending Jacobs He was given credit for 22 Lottery A host of other hot-button measures are likely going days served in the Iron County Jail. issues seem unlikely to get much nowhere due to lack of support. Wednesday Wisconsin traction. 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Daily 3: 4-3-5 29 ming from a special task force incentive package, legalizing stores” loophole to force mega- public defender Joseph Hoff- Madden told Jacobs that he Daily 4: 1-4-2-7 Daily Pick 3: 0-9-5 mann. hopes participation in the Fantasy 5: 05-08-15- Daily Pick 4: 5-8-5-9 called by Republican Assembly industrial hemp, lifting a ban on retailers like Menards to pay 22-39 Speaker Robin Vos; making it gold and silver mining and pass- more in local property taxes, Jacobs’ history includes multi- prison alcohol treatment pro- Keno: 04-05-09-12-15- Multi-state easier for developers to build on ing a state budget that includes and instituting a fee schedule ple court cases in 11 Wisconsin gram will lead to a “life free 18-19-22-26-31-41-42- Powerball: 03-09-16- 46-47-48-52-53-56-58- 56-60, Powerball: 03, wetlands, a measure that an extension of the University of for workers’ compensation counties, mostly in the northern from alcohol.” 67-76-80 Powerplay: 3x divides the business community Wisconsin tuition freeze, a prop- claims. and environmentalists; and lim- erty tax cut and more money for Senate Majority Leader Scott THURSDAY EVENING DECEMBER 28, 2017 iting the public’s access to police K-12 schools. 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The pilot of Flight 175 decided SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) than 2,700 officers on average to return to the originating air- — Thousands of police officers have been absent daily. port as part of the airline’s secu- are calling in sick every day in Public Affairs Secretary rity procedures, ANA said in Puerto Rico, partly to press Ramon Rosario said the govern- statements that apologized to demands for unpaid overtime ment has already made nearly passengers but supported the pay for hurricane recovery efforts $15 million in overtime pay- decision. as concerns grow over people’s ments since Hurricane Maria hit The flight left Los Angeles safety in a U.S. territory strug- more than three months ago and International Airport at 11:36 a.m. gling to restore power. $6.4 million more will be dis- Tuesday and returned at 7:33 p.m. The increase in absences tributed Saturday. Model Chrissy Teigen and her recently prompted Puerto Rico “There are a lot of police offi- singer husband, John Legend, Police Chief Michelle Hernandez cers who are not showing up,” he were aboard and she live-tweet- to recommend that U.S. National said. “We are trying to address ed the developments. She won- Guard soldiers help fill the tem- all demands to encourage these Associated Press SIX YEAR old Melanie Oliveras González stand on the porch of her house, in front of a handful of electric dered on Twitter why the plane porary vacancies. police officers to return to their cables knocked down by the winds of Hurricane Maria, in Morovis, Puerto Rico Friday. Morovis has been was turning around four hours “We have had an inordinate jobs.” without power since hurricane smashed into the island in November. into the 11-hour flight. amount of absences that we Hernandez estimated the gov- “Why did we all get punished haven’t seen in years prior,” she ernment owes officers an addi- for unused sick days. “They feel Do they have the money to pay As the number of absences for this one person’s mistake? told The Associated Press, tional $35 million in overtime in a way cheated in the past 15 police officers?” said Carlos grows, so do concerns about Why not just land in Tokyo and adding that while there has been pay, but said the department is years in terms of benefits,” Her- Morales, president of an associa- keeping people safe on an island send the other person back? How a drop in major crimes this year, still tallying attendance sheets to nandez said. tion that represents more than where many communities is this the better idea, you ask? she is concerned that trend could determine the exact amount. The island is struggling to 8,000 officers. “That’s the biggest remain without power because of We all have the same questions,” reverse. Authorities said part of the recover from the Category 4 battle we face to help solve the hurricane damage. she wrote. However, the administration problem is that Puerto Rico’s storm that hit amid an 11-year- problem.” “I don’t want to wait until this Teigen also tweeted photos, of Gov. Ricardo Rossello on government has to wait for the old recession, killing dozens of He said in a phone interview it gets out of control,” Puerto Rico videos and updates as they wait- Wednesday rejected the idea of U.S. Federal Emergency Man- people and causing up to an esti- is unfair to keep asking officers Sen. Axel Roque said in a state- ed to resume the trip. using the National Guard. agement Agency to reimburse it mated $95 billion in damage. to work without paying them ment Wednesday. “Taking off!!!” she finally Normally, an average of 550 for overtime police pay and that Police officers worked seven what is owed. He said that one precinct had tweeted early Wednesday. police officers are absent every it is a slow process. days a week for 12 to 15 hours a “Police officers can’t take it only three police officers to cover FBI spokeswoman Laura day across Puerto Rico, which The police chief said officers day in September and October, anymore,” Morales said. “They four towns on Christmas Eve and Eimiller said the agency con- has one of the largest police also are upset about other said lobbying groups for the have their problems. They’ve lost that another precinct recently ducted interviews Tuesday night departments under U.S. jurisdic- changes amid Puerto Rico’s eco- island’s police officers, who are their homes. They’ve lost a lot of had to ask a nearby one for more but made no arrest. She said no tion with more than 13,000 offi- nomic crisis, including smaller not allowed to unionize. things, and on top of it, they have officers to help cover all shifts charges were filed, but the inves- cers overall. But recently, more pensions and an end of payments “The question is quite clear: to keep working.” that day. tigation is ongoing.
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Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife native communities from 40 fed- “I am honored to represent Commission. erations across seven regions in LCO and GLIFWC on this Joining him were Dylan Jen- the Peruvian Amazon. endeavor and to have the oppor- nings, GILFWC public informa- The CANOP objective is to tunity to share our traditional tion director and Bad River coun- represent Amazonian indigenous ecological knowledge with our cil member; Melonee Montano, peoples’ organizations and to pro- relatives from Peru, Panama and an outreach specialist; Brad Har- vide them with the means to the Menominee Nation,” Schlen- rington, a DNR Commissioner ensure the defense of their rights der said. with the Mille Lacs band and Mic and sustainable development. “I also want to acknowledge Isham, of the GLIFWC Board of As part of their mission and the contribution of our team, the Commissioners. efforts toward these objectives, knowledge and methodology Also making the trip were CONAP serves as a member of Photo submitted shared by the Menominee when Chris Caldwell and Greg Gauthi- the Governing Board of the Peru- MEMBERS OF a Peru tribe are shown in Peru during a recent exchange visit from northern Wisconsin and it comes to resource manage- er, of the College of Menominee vian Amazon Research Institute. Upper Peninsula Lake Superior Chippewa tribal members. The photo was published in the Lac Courte ment,” Schlender said. Nation’s Sustainable Develop- Its current programs focus on Oreilles Dec. 22 newsletter. Schlender acknowledged ment Institute. community forest management, Rachel Sheridan and Ashley A recap of the trip is included food security, territorial rights to share objectives of enriching tunities for two-way learning and the GLIFWC in Ashland in Octo- Warriner from U.S. Forest Ser- in the LCO tribe’s newsletter of and climate change. indigenous exchange and sharing collaboration. ber of 2016. During that visit, vice and the translation team Dec. 22. The group was invited to Peru knowledge and identifying oppor- A group from CONAP visited they said it was important if rep- that assisted during the trip. Michigan’s Lt. Govenor Calley: “all-hands-on deck” approach, signs opioid legislation LANSING — Lt. Gov. Brian ever dispensed and ensures a chaired. Other reforms in the package scribing controlled substances be prescribed for acute pain. Calley Wednesday signed legisla- patient’s drug history is known Senate Bills 166 and 167, include: and specifies penalties for not Beginning July 1, 2018, a pre- tion to help combat the opioid before these highly addictive sponsored by State Sen. Tonya —House Bill 4408, sponsored meeting the requirements. It is scriber can not prescribe more epidemic, a national emergency. medications are prescribed. Pre- Schuitmaker, require prescribers by State Rep. Joseph Bellino, now PA 247. than a seven-day supply of an “The addiction epidemic is vention and earlier detection of to check a patient’s prescription requires prescribers to provide —SB 273, sponsored by State opioid for acute pain within a now claiming more lives than car addiction will save lives,” he history in the Michigan Auto- information about dangers of Sen. Rick Jones, requires health seven-day period. The bill also accidents and we are taking an said. mated Prescription System prior opioids and obtain acknowl- professionals to provide informa- allows pharmacists to partially all-hands-on deck approach in The legislative package was to providing controlled sub- edgement of that information tion on substance use treatment fill prescriptions for Schedule 2 Michigan to combat it and pre- unveiled in March by Calley, stances to patients. The bills also prior to prescribing. It is now services to patients who have drugs It is now PA 251. vent future addiction,” Calley Gov. Rick Snyder and a group of create disciplinary action for pre- PA 246. experienced an overdose. It is —SB 47, sponsored by State said. bipartisan legislators as imple- scribers who fail to use the sys- —SB 270, sponsored by State now PA 250. Sen. Dale Zorn, clarifies require- “This legislation will help pro- mentation of recommendations of tem. Sen. Steve Bieda, requires pre- —SB 274, sponsored by State ments for when MAPS must be vide better education on the dan- the Prescription Drug and Opioid The bills are now Public Acts scribers to have a physician- Sen. Marty Knollenberg, limits consulted prior to prescribing an gers of addiction before pills are Abuse Task Force which Calley 248 and 249 of 2017. patient relationship before pre- the supply of an opioid that could opioid. It is now PA 252.
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7 NIMIKON, GILE WI, 54525 ☻ 715-561-2767 www.badriver.com • 800-777-7449 • 715-682-7121 • 73370 US Hwy. 2, Odanah, WI 8 l THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 CELEBRATIONS THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Birth Announcements CHRISTMAS CAROLING 10 tips for Royce Benjamin Thompson storing your WOODRUFF, Wis. — Madeline Cole and Zachary Thompson of Mercer are parents of a son, Royce Benjamin Thompson, born Dec. 12, 2017. Christmas Royce weighed 9 pounds, 2.7 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long at birth. Grandparents are Kristin Valley of Zimmerman, Minn., Stan Cole decorations of Marinesco and Laurie and Tim Thompson of Mercer. JANESVILLE, Wis. — After the holidays are over, you’re left to put all the decorations and lights away again. If you’re tired ‘Becoming an Outdoors of tangled lights, unorganized ornaments and post-Christmas chaos, here are some storage Woman’ celebrates 20 tips from Blain’s Farm and Fleet. You’ll be able to organize your holiday decorations, mak- years in Upper Peninsula ing next year’s decorating easi- er. By JOHN PEPIN by the original designers of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources program from Wisconsin. I then On an early summer day, in helped with the RAM Center pro- 1. Wrap Your Lights Around front of a white gazebo overlook- gram to gain firsthand experi- CardboardUse a piece of cardboard to ing Lake Independence, spirited ence,” Feldhauser said. “When I keep your lights from getting women who had taken on the returned to Marquette, Lynn tangled. Cut slits along the sides challenge of improving their out- Marla, who was the BOW coordi- of the piece of cardboard, and door skills assembled on the nator at that time, suggested wrap the lights around it, using lawn for a group photograph. that a program be held in the Submitted photo the slits to keep the strands sep- These pink-shirted ladies, Upper Peninsula. Our first spon- A GROUP from Catalyst Baptist Church sang Christmas carols at Gogebic Medical Care Facility. From left are arated. You can stack the card- some who were here for the first sor 20 years ago was the Sagola Killian Spencer. Bob Lane. Garron Saari, Michelle Saari, Theo Saari and Peg Koivu. board in a storage bin, removing time, and others who had Sportsman’s Club, where we the hassle of tangled lights for returned on several occasions, hosted about 50 women for a next year. gathered for the picture to com- weekend of activities.” After memorate the 20th anniversary some review and revision, it was of the Becoming an Outdoors decided to hold a bigger program 5 local dancers to appear at Citrus 2. Use Storage Bags for Woman program in the Upper at the Clear Lake Education LightsTo keep strings of light sepa- Peninsula. Center in Schoolcraft County. rate from each other, you can Each year, women from across “To pull off a large-scale pro- Bowl halftime show in Orlando also use plastic storage bags. Put the Upper Great Lakes region gram, I developed a BOW com- a strand of lights in its own indi- and elsewhere gather at the Bay mittee comprised of Upper ORLANDO, Fla. — Five local dancers will per- O’Brien. vidual bag to keep them from Cliff Health Camp in Marquette Peninsula women who all were form as part of a large troupe during the halftime The dancers who were part of the Judges Choice getting tangled with other County for a summer weekend active in the outdoors and had show at the Citrus Bowl on Monday in Orlando. winning team but were unable to trek to the Citrus strands. BOW program in June and a confident leadership skills,” Martina Anderson, Alexa Jilek and Sophie Bowl were Camy Lake, Sage Cormier and Kate winter program in February. Feldhauser said. “Ten women Anderson qualified for the honor because they were Karling. 3. Use a Tree Bag The program is coordinated served on the initial committee, part of a dance team that won the Judges Choice “I’m very proud of these dancers and the hard If you have an artificial through the Michigan Depart- and together, we hosted the pro- award at the Duluth Dance Competition in March. work that they have done to win the awards which Christmas tree, use a tree bag ment of Natural Resources. gram at Clear Lake in 1998, Because the other girls on the team were unable qualified them to perform,” said O’Brien. “The to store it. It’s a lot easier to During these weekends, vol- which involved 63 participants, to go the Citrus Bowl, their Ironwood Dance Com- amount of work, dedication and time that goes into contain the tree in a pliable unteer instructors offer classes the largest program ever in pany instructor Cheyenne O’Brien chose two other preparation for a dance competition is enormous. bag than trying to stuff it on a wide range of activities Michigan.” Like the instructors, individuals to also dance in the halftime show — Many late night practices, along with sacrificed back in the box it came from. ranging from shooting firearms, committee members are volun- Haley Mead and Marie Kostac. weekends, go with the desire to compete.” Plus it helps keep the tree fishing and cross-country skiing teers. The BOW program has At the Duluth competition, Anderson also won The Citrus Bowl will air on ABC on Monday. free from moisture, dust and to paddle boarding, winter camp- always been financially self-sus- the Super Star of the North title — an honor that LSU and Notre Dame kick off at noon. An all- pests. ing, kayaking and archery. taining, a key ingredient in its also came with invitation to dance at the same half- American-themed halftime show is planned. The classes are provided in a success and longevity. time show. O’Brien thanked all those who donated to vari- 4. Store Ornaments in Egg supportive environment where Feldhauser said some smaller Anderson has been a competitive dancer for five ous fundraisers to help the dancers with travel Crates students are encouraged, programs continued to be held in years and has won several awards, according to expenses. Keep your ornaments safe inspired and applauded for their the Lower Peninsula, but the and organized by using egg car- efforts to try new activities. strength gained from the com- tons. Not only are you recycling “It’s been amazing to see the mittee structure in the U.P. and reusing egg cartons you growth in the women who have allowed that program to grow WINTER CONCERT already have, but they’re also attended our program,” said and thrive. easy to store and stack with the Sandy Kivela, an instructor and “Eventually, the programs rest of your Christmas decora- member of the program’s orga- ceased being held in the Lower tions. nizing committee. “Some have Peninsula, and the coordinator started as participants and have position for the program, based 5. Use an Ornament Storage become instructors. Some have in Lansing, was terminated,” Box made life-long friendships.” Feldhauser said. “However, the If you have ornaments that Frida Waara, a BOW partici- U.P. program carried on, soon are bigger or different sizes, an pant and instructor since 1997, adding a winter BOW program.” ornament storage box can come said that in life, everything gets That winter program was first in handy. Most storage boxes better when you get outside. offered in 2002 in Iron County at are stackable, too, so you can “BOW is the chance to share the Fortune Lake Lutheran store all of your holiday decora- that philosophy with women of Camp, located outside of Crystal tions together in one organized all ages, backgrounds and expe- Falls. “We quickly outgrew that space. riences,” she said. “When we first facility and moved to Bay Cliff gather on Friday for a BOW Health Camp,” said Sharon Pitz, 6. Store Wrapping Paper in a weekend, I tell newcomers, ‘Your one of Feldhauser’s original Garment Bag life will change in ways you BOW committee members, who Instead of trying to find a spot never thought possible.’ On Sun- has served as the BOW coordina- for all the leftover wrapping day, when we say good-byes, tor since Feldhauser’s retirement paper, use a garment bag to those newcomers confess that from the DNR in 2008. neatly store it. Not only will you learning to shoot a gun, paddle a “We now also offer numerous save space, you can easily see kayak or even back up a trailer specialized Beyond BOW events, what wrapping paper you have was more than just the skill, it such as kayaking for moms and for the next year. was the confidence to tackle the daughters, hiking in the Pictured next new challenge.” Rocks and the Porcupine Moun- 7. Use a Wrapping Paper The BOW concept originated tains, and steelhead fishing on StorageYou can Box also use a wrapping with Christine Thomas at the the Two-Hearted River, among Larry Holcombe/Daily Globe paper storage box to organize University of Wisconsin, Stevens others,” Pitz said. “We also had a HALEY MEAD and Henry Shackleford play their French horns with the Hurley Junior High Band at their your wrapping paper. This helps Point in 1991. couple Beyond BOW events held school’s Winter Concert on Dec. 12. prevent them from getting “That state’s DNR was experi- downstate in the last year. crushed, and it stands upright to encing a notable decline in the “These successful events have help you save floor space. Some number of women buying hunt- been taken on by our own DNR even come with a clear top so you ing and fishing licenses, so the Wildlife Division employees, who Famous hippo Fiona nears first can always see the wrapping agency commissioned the univer- have gained an interest in our paper. sity system to explore methods to program and want to help get more women involved in out- women learn skills in the out- birthday after up-and-down year door activities,” said Ann (Wil- doors.” Pitz said she hopes to 8. Label All Your Storage son) Feldhauser, a former Michi- schedule more Beyond BOW ses- CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo plans Fiona had a rollercoaster first year, from bat- ContainersThis is one of the easiest gan DNR spokeswoman instru- sions in the Lower Peninsula in to celebrate the first birthday of its famous baby tling early health complications to becoming a ways to get organized. Label mental in establishing the BOW the future. hippo, Fiona, with special treats and a visit by spe- social media star and the subject of several books. your ornaments, tabletop deco- program in the Upper Peninsula. Feldhauser said the original cialists from a children’s hospital who helped her The zoo says Fiona can’t be outside in low tem- rations, lights and more. By Then Michigan DNR Director concept for the program, which survive after her premature birth. peratures, so she is spending winter mostly doing this, you can easily find Rollie Harmes attended a series has continued, called for a third Fiona turns 1 on Jan. 24. The zoo will celebrate indoors. exactly what you’re looking for, of meetings in Wisconsin and of the activities to be hunting- a bit early on Jan. 20, with events including cake She has grown from 29 pounds at birth to more instead of having to open every took part in the initial presenta- related, another third fishing- and ice cream for visitors and question-and-answer than 600 pounds, though that’s still far from adult- storage box and dig through tion of the BOW program as related and the remaining class- sessions with Fiona’s caretakers. hippo size. everything. designed at Stevens Point. es a mixture of other pursuits. “He came back to Michigan The Marquette County chap- committed to getting the pro- ter of U.P. Whitetails is one 9. Designate a Storage gram going here as well, and example of groups that con- SpaceCreate a designated space selected two women in the DNR tributed start-up money for the specifically for your holiday dec- Law Enforcement Division – program or funded some scholar- orations. Whether it’s in the Mary Schurser and Lynn Marla ships for BOW over the past two basement, the garage or a dif- – to begin the process,” Feld- decades. ferent space in your home, keep hauser said. “Initially, some Monica Weis, who helps teach all your holiday decorations smaller programs aimed at spe- dog sledding, called the BOW together. This goes for every cific sports, such as hunting and program “magical.” “Magical in holiday – you can even color shooting events, were held at watching the women gain confi- coordinate storage bins for each various locations in Lower Michi- dence in what they are learning,” season to help make it even eas- gan.” Weis said. “The smiles, laughter ier to find what you’re looking Feldhauser said that within a and friendship that we develop for. year, a larger, more broadly as the weekend moves along is scoped BOW event was held at amazing.” Sue Petschke, a com- the DNR’s Ralph A. MacMullen mittee member who teaches 10. Organize Gift Wrapping Conference Center near Roscom- snowshoeing, said she loves it SuppliesEach small in a shelfStorage or bin Cart can be mon, drawing about 40 partici- when participants tell her they used for gift tags, bows, ribbon, pants. Classes were offered in are going to go back home and tissue paper and more – plus you many areas, including fishing, snowshoe. “The enjoyment you can easily wheel the storage cart canoeing, shooting, hiking and get snowshoeing with friends Associated Press away out of sight and into stor- others. and family is priceless,” Petschke N THIS May 31 file photo, Fiona makes her debut to the media in Hippo Cove at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botan- age. This works great all year “I had attended a training at said. “No cellphone service want- ical Garden, in Cincinnati. Fiona’s premature birth on Jan. 24 has been voted one of the top news stories of round for all your gift wrapping Michigan State University run ed here.” 2017 in Ohio by The Associated Press. needs. THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM SPORTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 l 9 Ex-college hoopster Clark gets shot at WR with Pack GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Wide receiver football and landed at Marshall. He got reac- With star receiver Davante Adams inactive with Clark figures to play a key role this week against Michael Clark gave up basketball to chase his foot- quainted with the sport while redshirting in 2015 a concussion and veteran receiver Jordy Nelson lost the Lions. Adams remains in the concussion proto- ball dream in college. before debuting in 2016 with 37 catches for 632 late in the first half with a shoulder injury, Clark col, and McCarthy said it will be tough for Nelson The road led him all the way to Lambeau Field yards and four touchdowns. wound up getting extensive playing time. He was to return this week. for his NFL debut Saturday night. With a year of eligibility remaining, Clark decid- targeted a team-high nine times, catching three for They were two of seven players not practicing on With injuries taking a toll on the Packers' receiv- ed to take his sparse resume and turn pro. Clark 36 yards. Quarterback Brett Hundley turned to Wednesday, a list rounded out by receiver Geroni- ing corps, Clark could get more chances to make an went undrafted but landed with the Packers. With Clark in key spots, with a pair of third-down pass- mo Allison (illness), guard Jahri Evans (knee), run- impression on coach Mike McCarthy when Green his size, Clark stood tall but he didn't immediately es and three more on fourth down. ning back Aaron Jones (knee), tight end Richard Bay wraps up its season on Sunday against the stand out. "I've been with Brett since camp, building his Rodgers (shoulder), outside linebacker Nick Perry Detroit Lions. "It was foreign. Just words," Clark said of the confidence in me and making plays," Clark said. (shoulder/ankle). "It feels like I've been waiting forever for this to playbook. "All that stuff blew past me. I couldn't "Everybody sees me making plays, so who wouldn't With so much talent potentially sidelined for happen," Clark said after practice Wednesday. keep up in meetings. Just found myself spacing out want to throw it to me?" Sunday, Clark might be line for more targets in The 6-foot-6 Clark played in 12 college basket- a lot. I couldn't keep up at all." With his size, Clark makes for an inviting tar- Detroit. He'd like to use a strong performance as a ball games as a freshman in the 2014-15 season at Once Clark caught up, his skill came to the fore- get. starting point for next season. St. Francis of Pennsylvania, a small school in the front. He made some splash plays in training camp "Just a big dude," Hundley said. "He's just a "If you're not confident in yourself, I wouldn't be Northeast Conference. But football, a sport he had- but failed to make the roster and toiled for most of good receiver. He's been busting his butt for the here," Clark said. "Stuff like this doesn't happen by n't played since his freshman year in high school in the season on the practice squad. Clark was added past year and he's developed every day, every week, accident. I had confidence in myself, I knew I could Tampa, Florida, kept tugging at Clark. to the active roster on Dec. 1 and played in his first and I cannot wait to see what he brings this week do it and that's what I did." So he gave up his basketball scholarship to play game against the Vikings. and what he turns into this year." Leach mum on Happ's double- Falk's injury going double leads into Holiday Bowl Wisconsin SAN DIEGO (AP) — The first past Chicago question for Washington State a tremendous impact on our pro- gram." coach Mike Leach during THE RACCOON Wednesday's pre-Holiday Bowl State "I don't remember when I did that MADISON, Wis. (AP) — news conference was about the article, but, yeah, I did have a pet Ethan Happ scored 18 points cast on quarterback Luke Falk's raccoon," Leach said. "Yeah, I kind non-throwing left wrist. of would like to have a pet raccoon and grabbed 12 rebounds as The seventh question was again, but, you know, bouncing Wisconsin beat Chicago State about the pet raccoon Leach had around the country it makes it tough. 82-70 on Wednesday in a closer- when he was a kid, which he Then, you know, there's the time than-expected contest. mentioned in an article he wrote when they, you know, they hit kind of The Cougars (2-14) have now for the Players' Tribune. raccoon teenage years and it's time lost 10 straight and nine of their for them to head off into the sunset. losses on the season have been Naturally, Leach was much It was a lot of fun, and in some ways more forthcoming about the rac- by an average of 38 points. every bit as maintenance free as a Chicago State closed to 62-52 coon, which was named Bilbo dog or a cat, you know?" on Deionte Simmons' putback Baggins after the character in Toward the end of Michigan State "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of coach Mark Dantonio's session, the with eight minutes left, but the Rings," than he was about moderator asked if there was one Wisconsin clamped down, forc- his quarterback's health. more question. ing turnovers on the next two "He's doing great. You can use "Is it a raccoon question? I Cougars possession and regis- your imagination all you want trapped one once," Dantonio said. tering blocks on the following about the cast," Leach said about TURNAROUND SEASON three to push the lead back to The Spartans have gone from 68-52. Falk, who despite whatever's playing in the national championship going on with his wrist is still Simmons, who led Chicago semifinal in 2015 to 3-9 last season State with 19 points, fouled out expected to lead No. 21 WSU (9- to 9-3 this season. So it was an during that stretch, and Wis- 3) against No. 18 Michigan State emotional moment when the seniors (9-3) on Thursday night. "He has went through their final practice this consin (7-7) kept the lead in had something on his hand all week. double digits the rest of the year and hence we named him "I think any time you take the jer- way. 'the Kingslayer.' Beyond that sey off for the last time or practice Part of Wisconsin's struggles you're on your own." with your teammates you start to go stemmed from its poor outside Falk and the Cougars are through emotions, you've got to get shooting. The Badgers hit 4 of 9 closure," Dantonio said. "We try to 3-point attempts in the first looking for a better Holiday Bowl make that special for them at the than a year ago, when their nor- half, but made just 3 of 11 in the end of our practice and it becomes second half. mally high-powered Air Raid an emotional experience for some of Their free-throw shooting offense was shut down by Min- our guys. Those guys have had nesota in a 17-12 dud. some great moments here and we're also proved key in a game that just looking for another life moment saw 24 fouls called in the second Here are some things to look for them." half. The Badgers were 23 of 32 for in the 40th Holiday Bowl: MILESTONES IN REACH from the line (71.9 percent), FALK Dantonio is 99-45 (.688) in 11 compared with 15 of 18 (83.3 The Washington State senior seasons as Spartans coach. A victo- percent) for Chicago State. quarterback, who threw for 3,593 ry in the Holiday Bowl would make yards and 30 touchdowns, was pho- him the eighth active FBS coach to ChicagoBIG State: PICTURE Considering tographed Tuesday with a cast on own 100 wins at his current school. his non-throwing left wrist. During an some of their losses — to Pur- MSU is looking for double-digit wins due by 69 and Northwestern by appearance later that day, Falk was for the eighth time in program histo- 65 — this was a much stronger careful to keep the wrist out of view. ry. In last year's Holiday Bowl, Falk was DUAL THREAT showing by the Cougars against held to 264 yards — 86 below his MSU sophomore QB Brian Lew- a Power 5 team. But it's still average — on 30-of-51 passing. erke threw for 2,580 yards and 17 their 10th straight loss. Falk didn't crack 200 yards until the touchdowns against seven intercep- Wisconsin: Chicago State final minutes. tions, and ran for 486 yards and five wasn't supposed to be the Leach praised Falk's work ethic, touchdowns. stiffest competition. So with saying the former walk-on "has had point guard D'Mitrik Trice out Associated Press indefinitely and guard Kobe No. 6 Xavier holds off Marquette 91-87 DETROIT PISTONS guard Reggie Jackson (1) is helped off the court during the second half against the Indi- King out for the season, the MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trevon ing 85-82. ana Pacers and did not return to the game, Tuesday in Detroit. The Pistons defeated the Pacers 107-83. Cougars looked like an opportu- Blueitt had 23 points, J.P. Macura Marquette's Markus Howard nity to keep building chemistry scored 11 of his 15 points in the also missed a couple of layups with the altered rotations. second half and No. 6 Xavier beat late, including an attempt high off Instead, it showed the Badgers Marquette 91-87 on Wednesday the glass off an inbounds play. Pistons PG Reggie Jackson out are still a work in progress, night to survive a road test in its Kaiser Gates answered at the especially without Trice, who is Big East opener. other end with a 3-pointer for a expected to begin rehab from Tyrique Jones added 12 points five-point lead with 1:29 left. 6-8 weeks with ankle injury his foot surgery in two to three on 5-of-6 shooting before fouling The Big East leader in foul weeks. out for Xavier (13-1, 1-0), which shooting (79.8 percent), Xavier AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Pistons He is averaging 14.6 points, ranking third on the won its eighth straight game. sealed the road victory by going 6 point guard Reggie Jackson is out for at least six to team, and leads the Pistons with 5.5 assists per Chicago UP State: NEXT The Cougars Andrew Rowsey led the Golden of 6 from the line over the final 28 eight weeks with a sprained right ankle. game. Jackson was limited to 52 games last season, are at Western Michigan Satur- Eagles (9-4, 0-1) with 31 points seconds. Jackson was injured after making a jump pass largely due to a knee injury. day. but missed a 3 while open from a But the Musketeers were chal- Wisconsin: The Badgers host couple feet from behind the arc lenged by Marquette from the and landing awkwardly Tuesday night in a win The Pistons play Thursday night at Orlando and with 1:16 left with his team trail- early going. over the Indiana Packers. will likely start Ish Smith in place of Jackson. UMass Lowell on Saturday. Devils beat Red Wings for fifth consecutive victory NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — There seems other three wins were against Dallas, 5 since Nov. 19. to be no stopping the surprising New Jer- Anaheim and the Rangers. "We can't feel bad for ourselves," sey Devils these days, especially on home "After a break like that, it's a tough Abdeldaker said. "We play again in two ice. game to play for both teams," said Taylor days so we have to find a way. We are Top overall draft pick Nico Hischier Hall, who assists on Hischier's goals. doing good things but we have to do them scored two goals in the first period and "The fact that we were able to get a good for 60 minutes. We have to find some the Devils extended their season-high start shows we were prepared as a team, ways to roll wins over here to get back in winning streak to five games with a 3-1 we were checked in mentally. It wasn't a the mix. We can't dwell too long or else victory over the Detroit Red Wings on perfect game, but it was nice to get a you are really going to find yourself out." Wednesday night. good start like that." Both of Hischier' goals came in the "We're not too worried about the New Jersey sealed the game by killing final five minutes of the period. Hall streak," said goaltender Cory Schneider, off all five Red Wings' power plays in skated the puck into the offensive zone who made 31 saves. "I think we're just extending Detroit's losing streak to three and found defenseman Steve Santini at worried about protecting home ice. We games. Sami Vatanen provided the the left point. Hischier deflected his shot have the longest home stand of the year, clincher, scoring into an empty net with past Howard with 4:44 left in the period. and I think we've done a great job getting 23 seconds to play for the final margin. The second goal came when Detroit points while we are here. We've got to "Everyone knew what they had to do, forward Darren Helm lost the puck skat- bank the points while we can." it was a big game for us, and everyone ing out of his zone. Jesper Bratt collected All five of the Devils' win have been at was prepared," Hischier said after his the puck, passed it to Hall who found the Prudential Center, where they will second two-goal game. "Great win in the Hischier in the right circle for a one- wrap up their season-high six-game end." timer that beat Howard. stand Friday against Buffalo. Justin Abdelkader scored for Detroit, "To score feels good," the 18-year-old This game was New Jersey's first Associated Press which outshot New Jersey 25-19 in the Hischier said after collecting his sixth since beating Chicago on Saturday DETROIT RED Wings goalie Jimmy Howard, right, blocks a shot by New Jersey Devils final two periods. Jimmy Howard made and seventh goals. "Two points in the before the NHL's Christmas break. The center Travis Zajac (19) during the second period Wednesday in Newark, N.J. 29 saves for the Red Wings, who are 3-8- end feels better." 10 l THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 SPORTS THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM Daily Globe Scoreboard NFL protests named top Pasadena, Calif. USADA — Announced American track Minnesota 22 13 .629 — Local Schedule Oklahoma (12-1) vs. Georgia (12-1), and field jumper Vikas Patel accepted a Oklahoma City 20 15 .571 2 5:10 p.m. (ESPN) four-year sanction for anti-doping rule vio- Denver 19 16 .543 3 Thursday,Boys Basketball Dec. 28 lation. Portland 17 16 .515 4 Hurley at Northland Pines, 6:30 Sugar Bowl (CFP Semifinal) New Orleans COLLEGE Utah 15 20 .429 7 Girls Basketball sports story of 2017 Clemson (12-1) vs. Alabama (11-1), ILLINOIS — Fired offensive coordinator Hurley vs. South Shore at Washburn, Pacific Division 8:45 p.m. (ESPN) Garrick McGee and defensive backs 5:45 W L Pct GB DENVER (AP) — President Donald Trump could- Monday, Jan. 8 coach Paul Williams. Golden State 27 7 .794 — Friday, Dec. 29 College Football Championship L.A. Clippers 14 19 .424 12½ n't stand NFL players kneeling in protest during "The Top sports stories of 2017 College Basketball Atlanta U.P. GIrls Phoenix 13 23 .361 15 GCC vs. MATC at Escanaba, women, Wednesday Star-Spangled Banner." His angry call to fire players Rose Bowl winner vs. Sugar Bowl win- Westwood 58, Houghton 57 (OT) L.A. Lakers 11 21 .344 15 1; men, 3 who didn't stand for the national anthem rekindled ner, 8 p.m. (ESPN) St. Ignace 50, Ann Arbor Pioneer 34 Sacramento 11 22 .333 15½ 1. NFL players who knelt during the national anthem Wednesday's Games both the national debate over the issue and the move- said they were exercising their free-speech rights and Saturday,Girls Basketball Dec. 30 NFL Boston 102, Charlotte 91 All Times EST WisconsinWednesday Boys ment itself. trying to bring attention to social injustices. Critics, includ- Hurley vs. Mellen at Washburn, 2 Dallas 98, Indiana 94 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Appleton West 83, Fort Atkinson 58 College Basketball Atlanta 113, Washington 99 Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin ing the president, said they were disrespecting the flag, East Brookfield Academy 66, Roncalli 56 GCC vs. Alpena at Escanaba, women, Chicago 92, New York 87 the country and the military. Kaepernick sued the league W LT Pct PF PA Chippewa Falls 73, La Crosse Logan Kaepernick initiated the protests last year to bring 9 a.m.; men, 11 a.m. Minnesota 128, Denver 125, OT y-N England12 30.800 432 290 69 attention to racial inequality and police brutality when no team signed him. New Orleans 128, Brooklyn 113 Buffalo 870.533 280 343 Clear Lake 94, Ellsworth 71 2. College basketball comes under the microscope Iron County Men's Oklahoma City 124, Toronto 107 against minorities. Kaepernick is currently out of Miami 690.400 265 371 Holmen 63, Kasson-Mantorville, Minn. Cleveland at Sacramento, 10 p.m. after a federal investigation reveals corruption involving Thursday Night Pool N.Y. Jets 5 10 0 .333 292 356 49 football, and relatively few players were demonstrat- Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. recruiting practices. League South Hudson 69, West De Pere 60 Dec. 21 Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. ing this season before the president stoked his feud W LT Pct PF PA Kettle Moraine Lutheran 74, Sheboy- 3. Houston Astros win their first World Series, beat- Iron Horse 1 9, Krash Inn 7 Thursday's Games y-Jacksonville10 50.667 407 253 gan Lutheran 56 with the NFL . ing the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 to lift the spirits Spiders 16, American Legion 0 Detroit at Orlando, 7 p.m. Tennessee 870.533 319 346 Lake Mills 62, Turner 46 During a speech at a political rally in Huntsville, Beer Barrel 11, Dawg House 5 Houston at Boston, 8 p.m. of a city devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Houston 4 11 0 .267 325 414 Little Chute 49, Two Rivers 27 Aurora Club I 10, Aurora Club II 6 Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Alabama, in late September, Trump said, "Wouldn't 4. In a season that included his four-game suspen- Indianapolis 3 12 0 .200 241 391 Manitowoc Lutheran 59, Lourdes Saxon Pub 10, Silver Street Pitstop 6 New York at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. North Academy 43 you love to see one of these NFL owners when some- sion for "Deflategate," Tom Brady engineers a record- Bucko’s Alaska House 10, Iron Horse II Philadelphia at Portland, 10:30 p.m. WLT Pct PF PA Marathon 51, Thorp 32 body disrespects our flag to say get that son of a bitch breaking comeback as the Patriots defeat the Falcons in 6 Friday's Games y-Pittsburgh 12 30.800 378 284 Martin Luther 73, Mineral Point 68 Munch 8, Full Throttle 8 Houston at Washington, 7 p.m. off the field right now, out, he's fired, he's fired." first-ever Super Bowl overtime. Baltimore 960.600 368 272 Menasha 63, Superior 53 North Pole 13, Bank Club 3 Atlanta at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 5. The president of USA Gymnastics resigns amid a Cincinnati 690.400 259 322 Milw. Bay View 78, Lakeside Lutheran Criticism from players, owners and fans — and DIVISION I Brooklyn at Miami, 8 p.m. Cleveland 0 15 0 .000 210 382 73 sexual abuse scandal that includes revelations by some Iron Horse II – 79, Spiders – 88, Beer Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. some praise — greeted Trump's remarks, which West Milwaukee Academy of Science 70, of the sport's biggest stars that they were victims. Barrel – 68, Iron Horse I – 63, Full Throt- Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m. sparked a massive show of defiance that weekend, tle – 61, Bank Club – 58, Saxon Pub – 55, WLT Pct PF PA Richland Center 41 6. Russia is banned from the Winter Olympics for a y-Kansas City960.600 388 315 Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Aurora Club I – 49. Monona Grove 90, The Prairie School with more than 200 players protesting by choosing L.A. Chargers870.533 325 262 Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m. massive doping scheme at the 2014 Sochi Games. DIVISION II 76 Oakland 690.400 291 343 Charlotte at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. not to stand for the national anthem. 7. Clemson mounts a last-second comeback to beat North Pole – 92, Bucko’s Alaska House NE Wis. Christian Home School 55, Denver 5 10 0 .333 265 355 L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. The president's feud with the NFL is the runaway – 78, Munch – 74, Krash Inn – 73, Dawg Wisconsin Valley Luth. 53 Alabama for college football's national championship. House – 54, Silver Street Pitstop – 52, NATIONAL CONFERENCE New London 61, Waupaca 49 winner for the top sports story of 2017 in balloting by 8. The United States fails to qualify for soccer's World All TimesNHL EST Aurora Club II – 47, American Legion – East Palmyra-Eagle 60, Milwaukee Ronald EASTERN CONFERENCE AP members and editors, easily outdistancing the cor- Cup for the first time since 1986. Four-time champion 32. WLT Pct PF PA Reagan 39 y-Philadelphia13 20.867 457 289 Reedsburg Area 61, Sparta 50 Atlantic Division ruption scandal engulfing college basketball and the Italy also fails to qualify. GP WLOT Pts GF GA Dallas 870.533 348 332 Sun Prairie 69, DeForest 45 9. New acquisition Kevin Durant leads the Golden CollegeAll Times Bowls EST Tampa Bay 35 26 72 54 133 87 Houston Astros winning their first World Series and Washington 780.467 332 370 Waupun 61, Pius XI Catholic 54 State Warriors to the NBA championship over the Tuesday, Dec. 26 N.Y. Giants 2 13 0 .133 228 378 Boston 35 20 10 5 45 106 90 lifting the spirits of a city devastated by Hurricane Xavier 94, Catholic Memorial 69 Toronto 37 22 14 1 45 122 104 Heart of Dallas Bowl South defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Montreal 37 16 17 4 36 99 117 Harvey. Utah 30, West Virginia 14 W LT Pct PF PA 10. MMA star Conor McGregor steps into the boxing WisconsinWednesday Girls Florida 36 15 16 5 35 103 119 The year was marked by sex scandals, Russian Quick Lane Bowl x-New Orleans11 40.733 424 295 Arrowhead 59, Eau Claire North 36 Detroit 36 13 16 7 33 97 116 ring to face undefeated champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. Detroit x-Carolina 11 40.733 353 305 doping and the U.S. failing to qualify for soccer's Germantown 80, Middleton 67 Ottawa 35 11 16 8 30 93 119 Trump supporters argued the president was not Duke 36, Northern Illinois 14 Atlanta 960.600 331 305 Greendale 51, Franklin 31 Buffalo 37 9 20 8 26 80 123 World Cup . Tom Brady engineered a record-breaking Cactus Bowl Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 304 358 targeting African-Americans but instead was simply Hartford Union 53, West Allis Central Metropolitan Division Phoenix North comeback as the New England Patriots rallied from a 42 GP WLOT Pts GF GA expressing patriotism. Kansas State 35, UCLA 17 W LT Pct PF PA New Jersey 36 22 95 49 116 104 Kettle Moraine 64, Waterford 60 28-3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons in the first Wednesday, Dec. 27 y-Minnesota 12 30.800 359 242 Columbus 38 22 13 3 47 109 104 "Me taking a knee doesn't change the fact that I Kettle Moraine Lutheran 49, Kenosha Super Bowl to go into overtime and Clemson mount- Independence Bowl Detroit 870.533 375 365 Washington 37 22 13 2 46 114 107 support our military, I'm a patriot and I love my coun- Saint Joseph Catholic Academy 26 Shreveport, La. Green Bay 780.467 309 349 N.Y. Islanders37 20 13 4 44 133 129 ed a last-second comeback to beat Alabama for the Laconia 69, Fond du Lac 56 try," Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said. Florida State 42, Southern Mississippi Chicago 5 10 0 .333 254 297 N.Y. Rangers36 19 13 4 42 117 104 Lourdes Academy 67, Racine Case 48 national championship. 13 West Carolina 36 17 12 7 41 102 110 "But I also recognize there are some social injustices Milwaukee Vincent 80, Milwaukee Kevin Durant led the Golden State Warriors to the Pinstripe Bowl WLT Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 38 19 16 3 41 109 122 Academy of Science 46 in this country and today I wanted to take a knee in Bronx, N.Y. y-L.A. Rams11 40.733 465 295 Philadelphia 36 15 13 8 38 99 103 NBA title and MMA star Conor McGregor stepped Mineral Point 58, Mount Horeb 44 support of my brothers who have been doing it." Iowa 27, Boston College 20 Seattle 960.600 342 306 WESTERN CONFERENCE Oak Creek 70, Milwaukee Bradley Tech Central Division into the boxing ring to face undefeated champ Floyd Foster Farms Bowl Arizona 780.467 269 337 Although the protests returned to pre-Trump crit- 19 GP WLOT Pts GF GA Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco5 10 0 .333 297 370 Mayweather Jr. Oshkosh West 52, Green Bay East 15 Nashville 36 22 95 49 118 100 icism levels as the season wound down, the presi- Arizona (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6) x-clinched playoff spot Pius XI Catholic 59, Brookfield Central Winnipeg 38 21 11 6 48 125 108 All of that was overshadowed by the NFL Texas Bowl y-clinched division dent's feud with the NFL sparked a firestorm that 41 St. Louis 39 23 14 2 48 114 96 protesters and the president's dive into the debate. Houston Sunday's Games reached across financial and cultural landscapes, fur- Poynette 76, SWCHA 14 Dallas 38 20 15 3 43 112 110 Texas (6-6) vs. Missouri (7-5) N.Y. Jets at New England, 1 p.m. Some allied groups were quick to call for an NFL Cloquet Tournament Minnesota 37 19 15 3 41 106 108 ther splitting a nation already divided over politics Thursday, Dec. 28 Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Chicago 35 17 13 5 39 103 94 Northwestern 93, Fond du Lac Ojibwe, boycott following Trump's remarks about the Military Bowl Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Colorado 35 17 15 3 37 112 113 and social issues. Minn. 20 protesters. Annapolis, Md. Dallas at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Pacific Division Cuba City Tournament Kaepernick sued the league, alleging team owners Virginia (6-6) vs. Navy (6-6), 1:30 p.m. Green Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. GP WLOT Pts GF GA The president's attack on athletes turned the Cuba City 69, New Glarus 56 conspired to keep him out in response to his activism. (ESPN) Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Vegas 34 23 92 48 119 100 Shullsburg 33, River Ridge/Scales anthems — usually sung during commercials — into Camping World Bowl Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Los Angeles 37 22 11 4 48 109 85 Hall of Fame Cowboys owner Jerry Jones suggested Mound, Ill. 28 San Jose 34 19 11 4 42 95 84 must-watch television shown live by the networks Orlando, Fla. Cincinnati at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m. he'd fire any player who knelt even though none of his Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Virginia Tech New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 4:25 p.m. Anaheim 37 16 13 8 40 101 108 and streamed on devices. Chicago St.- Calgary 36 18 15 3 39 101 106 (9-3), 5:15 p.m. (ESPN) Kansas City at Denver, 4:25 p.m. had done so. Edmonton 37 17 18 2 36 111 117 In addition to the protests, some players and Alamo Bowl Jacksonville at Tennessee, 4:25 p.m. WISCONSINWisconsin 82, CHICAGO Box ST. 70 Papa John's Pizza founder John Schnatter criti- San Antonio Vancouver 37 15 17 5 35 98 121 coaches locked arms in a show of unity, which Trump Buffalo at Miami, 4:25 p.m. CHICAGO ST. (2-14) Arizona 38 8 25 5 21 85 133 cized Goodell over his refusal to force players to stand Stanford (9-4) vs. TCU (10-3), 9 p.m. Arizona at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Bowles 2-2 0-0 5, Simmons 8-12 3-3 said was a display of "solidarity" of which he (ESPN) NOTE: Two points for a win, one point and blamed the protests for a slowing sales growth at San Francisco at L.A. Rams, 4:25 p.m. 19, Burns 3-7 5-6 11, Byrd 2-3 0-0 5, Sims for overtime loss. Top three teams in each approved. But he pushed back against the suggestion Holiday Bowl Oakland at L.A. Chargers, 4:25 p.m. 5-21 5-6 16, Odiase 0-0 0-0 0, Szpir 3-3 division and two wild cards per confer- one of the league's biggest sponsors and advertisers. San Diego Carolina at Atlanta, 4:25 p.m. 2-3 8, Harris 2-3 0-0 4, Bell 0-1 0-0 0, ence advance to playoffs. that his critique could inflame racial tensions, argu- The company apologized for his comments following Washington State (9-3) vs. Michigan Shaw 1-1 0-0 2, Dubovitskiy 0-0 0-0 0, Wednesday's Games State (9-3), 9 p.m. (FOX) ing: "This has nothing to do with race. This has to do TransactionsFOOTBALL Pruitt 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 26-56 15-18 70. N.Y. Islanders 3, Buffalo 2, OT praise from white supremacists and said recently that Friday, Dec. 29 with respect for our country." National Football League WISCONSIN (7-7) Carolina 3, Montreal 1 Schnatter is stepping down as CEO in 2018. Belk Bowl ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed CB Ford 3-5 4-4 13, Happ 8-12 2-3 18, Prit- Boston 5, Ottawa 1 But critics of the president said Trump's comments Charlotte, N.C. Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 4, SO The NFL, already dealing with a dip in TV ratings, Jonathan Moxey to the practice squad. zl 4-10 3-5 11, Davison 3-10 7-8 15, Iver- Wake Forest (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7- New Jersey 3, Detroit 1 had a lot to do with race. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed OT Josh son 6-10 5-9 17, Reuvers 2-4 0-0 6, the ongoing concussion issue and a rash of star play- 5), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Nashville 2, St. Louis 1 James to the practice squad. Illikainen 0-0 0-0 0, Moesch 0-0 2-2 2, "It just amazes me with everything else going on in Sun Bowl Minnesota 4, Dallas 2 ers getting hurt, recently proposed contributing tens CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OL D.J. McGory 0-0 0-1 0, Schlundt 0-0 0-0 0. this world, especially involving the U.S., that's what El Paso, Texas Winnipeg 4, Edmonton 3 of millions of dollars to projects focused on criminal Tialavea from the practice squad. Totals 26-51 23-32 82. NC State (8-4) vs. Arizona State (7-5), Washington at N.Y. Rangers you're concerned about, my man? You're the leader of DETROIT LIONS — Signed QB Alek Halftime_Wisconsin 41-24. 3-Point justice reform, law enforcement and community rela- 3 p.m. (CBS) Arizona at Colorado Torgersen to the practice squad. Goals_Chicago St. 3-9 (Bowles 1-1, Byrd the free world and this is what you're talking about?" Music City Bowl Vegas at Anaheim tions and education. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed LS 1-1, Sims 1-6, Bell 0-1), Wisconsin 7-20 Nashville, Tenn. Thursday's Games Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas said. "So, as Zach Triner to the practice squad. (Ford 3-5, Reuvers 2-3, Davison 2-7, Iver- Philadelphia at Florida, 7:30 p.m. "I give kudos to the NFL for wanting to step up and Kentucky (7-5) vs. Northwestern (9-3), a man, as a father, as an African-American man, as HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed S son 0-2, Pritzl 0-3). Fouled Out_Bowles, Boston at Washington, 7:30 p.m. help us with regard to systemic oppression," 49ers 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Corey Moore on injured reserve. Simmons. Rebounds_Chicago St. 25 Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. somebody in the NFL and one of those 'sons of bitch- Arizona Bowl safety Eric Reid said. "I question their intent behind Released G Dorian Johnson from the (Simmons 8), Wisconsin 29 (Happ 12). Toronto at Arizona, 9 p.m. Tucson, Ariz. es,' yeah, I took it personally." practice squad. Assists_Chicago St. 11 (Burns, Bowles Vegas at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. it. I personally think they just want the protests to New Mexico State (5-6) vs. Utah State INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed CB 3), Wisconsin 14 (Happ 6). Total Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Trump's (6-6), 5:30 p.m. (CBSSN) end because it's hurting their bottom line." Rashaan Melvin on injured reserve. Fouls_Chicago St. 24, Wisconsin 16. Calgary at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. comments were "divisive" and showed an "unfortu- Cotton Bowl Classic Friday's Games The movement and the arguments over it show no Signed QB Brad Kaaya off Detroit's prac- A_17,022 (17,230). Arlington, Texas Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m. nate lack of respect." tice squad and DT Johnathan Calvin to sign of abating in the new year. Southern Cal (11-2) vs. Ohio State (11- N.Y. Rangers at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. the practice squad. All TimesNBA EST A handful of white players didn't stand, but the 2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. "I'm not really sure where the movement heads NEW YORK GIANTS — Suspended EASTERN CONFERENCE Saturday, Dec. 30 Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. vast majority of those actively protesting were black. CB Eli Apple one game for conduct detri- Atlantic Division after this, but I know we made some progress by get- TaxSlayer Bowl Columbus at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. "We felt like President Trump's speech was an mental to the team. Placed LB B.J. Good- W L Pct GB ting some funding for some inner-city programs and Jacksonville, Fla. Nashville at Minnesota, 8 p.m. son on injured reserve. Signed WR Mar- Boston 28 10 .737 — assault on our most cherished right, freedom of Louisville (8-4) vs. Mississippi State (8- N.Y. Islanders at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. things that we care about, different social programs quis Bundy from the practice squad and Toronto 23 10 .697 2½ 4), Noon (ESPN) St. Louis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. speech," said Denver Broncos star Von Miller, who WR Canaan Severin and DL Kristjan New York 17 17 .500 9 Toronto at Colorado, 9 p.m. and things like that," Broncos linebacker Brandon Liberty Bowl Sokoli to the practice squad. Philadelphia 15 18 .455 10½ Chicago at Edmonton, 9 p.m. normally steers clear of politics and social issues. Memphis, Tenn. Marshall said. "So, I think we made some headway." NEW YORK JETS — Placed G Brian Brooklyn 12 22 .353 14 Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Iowa State (7-5) vs. Memphis (10-2), Winters on injured reserve. Signed DL Southeast Division 12:30 p.m. (ABC) Deon Simon from the practice squad and W L Pct GB Red Wings-Devils Sums Fiesta Bowl Detroit 010—1 DL Francis Kallon to the practice squad. Washington 19 16 .543 — New Jersey 201—3 Glendale, Ariz. Chandler slams alley-oop at buzzer to lift Suns over Memphis WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Waived Miami 18 16 .529 ½ First Period_1, New Jersey, Hischier 6 Washington (10-2) vs. Penn State (10- RB Kenny Hilliard. Signed TE Manasseh Charlotte 12 22 .353 6½ (Santini, Hall), 15:16. 2, New Jersey, His- 2), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Garner from the practice squad. Signed Orlando 11 24 .314 8 chier 7 (Bratt, Hall), 18:22. Penalties_His- PHOENIX (AP) — Tyson Chan- After replay review for offensive out-of-bounds rule that made the Orange Bowl QB Josh Johnson. Signed G Erik Austell Atlanta 9 25 .265 9½ chier, NJ, (holding), 15:50. goaltending, the basket counted, and basket good. Miami Gardens, Fla. dler learned of the Suns' crafty to the practice squad. Central Division Second Period_3, Detroit, Abdelkader Wisconsin (12-1) vs. Miami (10-2), 8 inbounds play when Jay Triano took the Grizzlies couldn't get off a decent Had Chandler not touched Ben- HOCKEY W L Pct GB 6 (Larkin, Bertuzzi), 8:09. Penalties_His- p.m. (ESPN) chier, NJ, (tripping), 10:35; Hischier, NJ, over as coach early this season. With shot before the final buzzer. National Hockey League Cleveland 24 10 .706 — der's pass and it went through the Monday, Jan. 1 (high sticking), 16:45. ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled G Detroit 19 14 .576 4½ 0.6 seconds left in a tie game Tues- "My job was to punch it in. It was Outback Bowl Third Period_4, New Jersey, Vatanen 2 hoop, the basket would not have Sean Maguire froim Fort Wayne (ECHL) Indiana 19 16 .543 5½ day night, he asked Triano during a close," Chandler said. "It might have Tampa, Fla. (Coleman), 19:37. Penalties_Johansson, counted. to Tucson (AHL). Milwaukee 17 15 .531 6 Michigan (8-4) vs. South Carolina (8-4), NJ, (delay of game), 1:48; New Jersey timeout if Phoenix was going to run it. hit the back rim but I caught it over CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Placed G Chicago 12 22 .353 12 "He got a little push. They usually Noon (ESPN2) bench, served by Wood (too many men Triano said yes. the cylinders because I knew there Corey Crawford on injured reserve. WESTERN CONFERENCE Peach Bowl on the ice), 6:41; Larkin, DET, (tripping), don't call that stuff at the end of the Recalled F David Kampf and G Jeff Glass Southwest Division Dragan Bender and Chandler did was no goaltending." Atlanta 12:04; Daley, DET, (holding), 15:51. game. I went up and my hand went from Rockford (AHL). WLPct GB UCF (12-0) vs. Auburn (10-3), 12:30 Shots on Goal_Detroit 7-14-11_32. the rest. Triano described his plan. LOS ANGELES KINGS — Recalled D Houston 25 7 .781 — New Jersey 13-10-9_32. under and through the rim, so it kind p.m. (ESPN) Bender threw a perfect pass at "I told our guy (Bender) to shoot Kevin Gravel from Ontario (AHL). San Antonio 24 11 .686 2½ Power-play opportunities_Detroit 0 of 5; Citrus Bowl the rim from the opposite sideline, the ball in the basket and all Tyson of messed my timing up a little bit," ST. LOUIS BLUES — Signed president New Orleans 18 16 .529 8 New Jersey 0 of 2. Orlando, Fla. Wright said. "I had to pull it back out of hockey operations and general manag- Dallas 11 25 .306 16 Goalies_Detroit, Howard 10-12-6 (31 Chandler jumped over the Grizzlies' has to do is touch it on the way down Notre Dame (9-3) vs. LSU (9-3), 1 p.m. er Doug Armstrong to a four-year contract Memphis 10 24 .294 16 shots-29 saves). New Jersey, Schneider because I didn't want to get a goal- (ABC) Brandan Wright to slam it down with or grab the rim and have it hit your extension. Northwest Division 17-6-4 (32-31). Rose Bowl (CFP Semifinal) A_16,514 (16,514). T_2:27. 0.4 seconds remaining, and the Suns knuckle and go in," Triano said, tend. They just made a play, a perfect OLYMPIC SPORTS WLPct GB beat the Memphis Grizzlies 99-97. explaining the no-goaltending-from- pass." Column: Tough year, and tough times ahead for the NFL By TIM DAHLBERG though commissioner Roger Goodell Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jab- hard for fans to identify with individual point deficit to win the first overtime AP Sports Columnist says it is only off about 1 percent for the bar was thinking along those lines players. While the NBA is built on its Super Bowl comes to an end with the It was one of the great Super Bowls year. recently when he wrote an op-ed piece superstars, NFL teams for the most part NFL at a crossroads. There are perilous ever, a dramatic comeback win that There's infighting among owners that predicting that the NBA would one day consist of interchangeable players that times ahead as the league tries to find a cemented forever the legacies of Tom spilled out in a very public way over supplant the NFL as America's favorite the average fan wouldn't recognize if new balance and retain its appeal while Brady and the New England Patriots. Goodell's new contract extension. And sports league. they saw them on the street. at the same time court a new generation No one could have predicted Febru- there's a good chance players won't be so That might be a stretch, but the argu- The game itself is also unwatchable of fans. ary's game could very well have been the docile when their 10-year deal expires ment could be made that the very vio- at times, with way too many stoppages The NFL hasn't killed the golden NFL's last great defining moment. after the 2020 season and demand guar- lence that made the league so attractive to look at plays in ways never imagined goose, far from it. That showed when A league that once seemed untouch- anteed contracts like players get in over the years may end up being part of when instant replay first came into exis- city leaders in Las Vegas agreed to raise able is under siege as the turbulent 2017 almost every other sport. its eventual undoing. tence. No one seems to know just what a $750 million in tourist taxes to bring the regular season draws to a close. A tsuna- Even the official pizza of the NFL "A broken arm or cracked rib is one catch is anymore, or what causes replay Raiders to town beginning with the 2020 mi of troubles — some self-inflicted — appears to be in trouble. Papa John's thing, the scars that prompt bragging officials in New York to micromanage season. have been washing over the NFL, and founder John Schnatter blamed "poor rights, but widespread permanent brain things not seen by the naked eye. But the league can no longer afford to for the first time in a half century or so leadership" by the NFL in dealing with damage that affects players for the rest Still, the NFL continues to draw TV take fans for granted. It can no longer the league's warts are on prominent dis- the anthem controversy for a drop in of their lives is beyond entertainment," audiences other leagues can only dream afford to alienate entire cities like San play. recent quarterly profits, only to have the Abdul-Jabbar wrote in the Guardian. of. The Super Bowl gets 100 million Diego, St. Louis and Oakland simply The national anthem controversy has company apologize later on Twitter for "There is nothing sexy about depression viewers, a Sunday night prime-time because there's more money to be made hurt far more than the league is willing saying the protests should have been and dementia." game might draw 20 million, and even elsewhere. to admit, reaching all the way into the stopped. No there isn't, and because we're now the Thursday night games are for the There's a long way to go from the top White House. And despite measures That the NFL is having issues isn't more enlightened about that it's no most part competitive in the national of the mountain to wherever the NFL taken to protect player brains, it's anything new. The league has had to longer entertaining to watch players ratings. may end up 50 years from now. increasingly clear that there is little deal with other controversies in recent slam head-on into each other. The And while there are plenty of empty But it sure seems like the downhill anyone can really do about concussions years, ranging from Deflategate to the conundrum facing the league, though, is seats in some markets, there are still part of the journey has begun. in a very violent sport. way it deals with domestic violence that without the very violence that is the sign-up lists for season tickets in others. ____ Turn on the TV on any given Sunday accusations against players. core of the game football loses much of Americans still like to get their fix of Tim Dahlberg is a national sports and there are wide swatches of empty But this seems different. These, for its appeal. football, but for how long? columnist for The Associated Press. seats in stadiums in some cities. The the most part, are systemic issues that That same violence is also to blame A year that began on a high note with Write to him at [email protected] or television audience itself is down, seem immune to easy solutions. for short career spans, which makes it Brady and the Patriots overcoming a 25- http://twitter.com/timdahlberg l THE DAILY GLOBE • YOURDAILYGLOBE.COM COMICS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017 11 DEFLOCKED Inheritance causes bitterness, family feuding
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