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Vietnam War story series begins Monday BY JACQUE HILBURNSIMMONS jasimmons@tylerpaper.com

It’s been 40 years since Saigon fell, bringing an end to a messy 20-year chapter in American history, the Vietnam War. Part of the initial goal of the United States government at that time was to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam, but ultimately the resisting north and its allies pulled off a reunification of the region. The war remains a highly complex, deeply emotional chapter in the nation’s history that

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spanned 1955 to 1975 and cannot be summed n Vietnam: 40 Years Later, A Special Report up in a few words. n Monday: Under Fire A special family event, Vietnam 40 Years n Tuesday: A Boy Goes to War Later Commemoration, is planned for Saturday n Wednesday: Healing Hands at the American Freedom Museum in Bullard n Thursday: The Long Wait to help mark the milestone anniversary. n Friday: Combat Journalist A generation of young people and their families were touched by the conflict. More than 9 million active duty Americans involvement in the fighting remains a topic of worked to defend the nation’s political posi- debate, analysis and retrospect with entire tion. About 2.7 million were sent overseas bookshelves devoted to the unpopular war and more than 58,000 never came home. Decades later, the question of America’s VIETNAM >> PAGE 6A

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Wait times for veterans still major problem BY ADAM RUSSELL arussell@tylerpaper.com

Veteran Mike Roark is on a waiting list. He’s waiting at the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System for evaluation and treatment for possible nerve damage affecting his legs. It’s not life threatening. Roark isn’t in imminent danger from his ailments. But it’s a steady, annoying pain, and Roark wants to know what the problem is. Roark said he had no complaints about the services he received in Dallas and the local clinic in Tyler. Both clinics have been attentive to his needs. He’s even been able to see his doctor as a walk-in before. But he’s having problems accessing the new Choice card, part of a program designed to reduce wait times for veterans. “The biggest frustration is all the hoops I have to jump through to use VETERANS

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CANDI BRANIN, OF TYLER (left), hugs longtime friend Candy Diebold (right) as she arrives at the Mineola Amtrak station for a visit from Missouri on April 9. The Amtrak train offers coach cars, a lounge car, a sleeper car and dining car along the Texas Eagle route.

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INEOLA — Gayle and Billy Harper arrived at the Amtrak depot early. Their train wasn’t scheduled for departure until 9:25 a.m., but the couple was half an hour early. They were excited, they admitted. “It’s our first wedding anniversary,” said Billy, a retiree who lives in Longview. “We’re going in to Fort Worth for a couple of days. We want to see the zoo, the stockyards. We’ll come back Friday.” Billy and Gayle both lost spouses to cancer. They knew each other as children, they explained, and when they reconnected as adults, the many things they had in common brought them together. As their anniversary AMTRAK

dear friend went on a trip to Italy recently and returned with some excellent reports on cuisine and culture. He, like me, lives to eat. In fact, it would be a predictable mistake for either of us to misspell the name of the country NELSON CLYDE Eataly after isitjustme@tylerpaper.com listening to locals and our adventures there. There is an actual place called Eataly in both Chicago and New York. I haven’t been, but will someday. They are the creation of famed chef Mario Batali. The website gives descriptors:

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Game console not just for games U.S. video gamers have started to spend more of their console time on non-gaming activities. Here is a look at the top consols and the most popular activities used on them. Microsoft XBox One

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Listen to online/streaming music

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Watch downloaded movies/TV shows

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Use the Internet for social networking

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THE HOT LIST AMAZON.COM BOOKS BEST SELLERS 1. “The Road to Character,” by David Brooks 2. “Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book,” by Johanna Basford 3. “Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest & Coloring Book,” by Johanna Basford 4. “First 100 Words,” by Roger Priddy 5. “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizng,” by Marie Kondo 6. “The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, ” by Melissa Hartwig 7. “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula Hawkins 8. “Balance (Angie’s Extreme Stress Menders Volume 1),” by Angie Grace 9. “The Book with No Pictures,” by B.J. Novak 10. “Go Set a Watchman: A Novel,” by Harper Lee

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PATIENTS OF BELIEVE AND SEE wait in line in Togo, West Africa. The Tyler-based nonprofit is seeking short-term volunteers to assist with its work in Togo. The organization provides sight-giving eye surgeries to the blind and visually-impaired.

Sight-giving nonprofit seeks volunteers BY EMILY GUEVARA eguevara@tylerpaper.com

A Tyler-based nonprofit organization that provides sight-giving eye surgeries for people in Togo, West Africa, is seeking short-term volunteers to assist with the work. Believe and See is searching for medical and nonmedical volunteers to work with patients with eye diseases that cause blindness. Volunteer needs include: registered nurses, eye scrub technicians, anesthesiologists, ophthalmic surgeons and technicians, circulating operating room nurses, housekeeping/patient hospitality, low vision educator, drivers, cooks and ground maintenance workers.

Candidates must be willing to serve for at least two weeks at a time and pay their own way. The cost is $350 for three weeks or less with that covering meals, housing, utilities and business transportation. Airfare is additional and can be as low as $1,300. “We are going to places in the country that have never seen an eye surgeon,” Lewis Swann, Believe and See’s founder and president, said. Since its inception in 2012, Believe and See has provided more than 600 surgeries and is on track to conduct 1,000 surgeries this year. By 2017, Swann expects to reach 2,000 surgeries a year. In Togo, a country of almost 7 million people, cataracts cause blind-

ness in about 60,000 people and visual impairments in about 200,000, Swann said. Poverty and the poor nutrition that results from it are among the causes of cataracts and blindness. The solution available through Believe and See is a simple one. A 15-minute surgery can restore sight to someone with cataracts. And that sight brings independence through the ability to work and live without fear. “You don’t want to go blind in Togo or in Africa in general,” Swann said. Visit www.believeandsee.org for more information about the organization and opportunities to get involved.

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NAOMI SWANN, Believe and See co-founder and nursing educator, is pictured with a man in Togo, West Africa.

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LAURIE NELSON, Believe and See’s medical director, inspects the eyes of a baby in Togo, West Africa.

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TWO SEPARATE, RELATED ACCIDENTS at the intersection of Highway 110 and Grande Boulevard on Saturday afternoon left damaged cars lining the roadway.

Six vehicles wreck on Highway 110 BY CORY MCCOY comccoy@tylerpaper.com STAFF FILE

DOZENS OF CARDBOARD boxes were piled in the KYTX CBS19 parking lot during a 2013 Super Shredder Day. The event, sponsored by Ark-La-Tex Shredding, STS Electronic Recycling and CBS19, will be held in the station’s parking lot again this year, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Six vehicles were involved in two separate, related wrecks at the intersection of U.S. Highway 110 and Grande Boulevard on Saturday, April 18. The wrecks occurred about 2:45 p.m.

Shredding day returns BY LORRI ALLEN KYTX CBS19

On Wednesday, Earth Day turns 45, and East Texans can celebrate by participating in the semi-annual Super Shredder and Recycling Day. The event, sponsored by Ark-La-Tex Shredding, STS Electronic Recycling and KYTX CBS19, will be in the television station’s parking lot, 2211 ESE Loop 323, just east of Troup Highway. It runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and there is no charge to drop off paper and electronics. “This is the first time we’ve participated in Super Shredder Day on Earth Day,” said Alan Fouse of Ark-LaTex Shredding. “It’s exciting and shows how the event has evolved into an environmentally friendly day. At first, it was all about identity protection.” Ark-La-Tex Shredding will accept up to six containers or 600 pounds of paper per vehicle. Some electronics also will be accepted. “I call it ‘peace of mind recycling,’” Kasie Wilkinson said. She’s the compliance manager at STS.

“People call us all year long to find out when we’re holding Super Shredder Days. We are privileged to provide this service to the community.” JOHN GASTON

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“It helps the community have an outlet to properly recycle electronics, while insuring data is destroyed securely.” In two days of shredder events last fall, more than 54,000 pounds of paper and 12,000 pounds of electronics were kept out of landfills. “People call us all year long to find out when we’re holding Super Shredder Days,” KYTX CBS19 General Manager John Gaston said. “We are privileged to provide this service for the community.” Super Shredder and Recycling Day will travel to Longview on Thursday, April 23. The event will be held at the Austin Bank Building on Loop 281 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

“A white SUV hit this truck down here and then it just took off down Grande,” witness Karen Palmer said. “Then I guess these people were slowing down to look and it was kind of a chain reaction.” Palmer said her boyfriend pulled over and called 911 after they wit-

nessed the wrecks. Tyler Police Department confirmed that the initial wreck was a hit and run, but could not release further details at the time. There were no major injuries, but a 27-year-old man was transported to East Texas Medical Center for injuries that were not life threatening.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Super Shredder Day WHEN: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: KYTX CBS19, 2211 ESE Loop 323 ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING: n Computer towers n Monitors n Laptops n Printers n Fax machines n Copiers n Servers n Projectors n Routers n UPS battery backups n VCR’s/DVD players n Radios/stereos n Ink and toner cartridges n Networking equipment n Telephone systems n Cell phones n Hard drives n Other electronic media (Floppy disks, tape drive, etc.) n Miscellaneous cords/ wire n Keyboards and mice n Small household appliances

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TxDot Updates for the week of April 20: ANDERSON COUNTY — Crews in Palestine will be working on SH 19N between the U.S. 287/SH 19 split all the way to Montalba. Expect lane closures. CR 453 is closed at Beaver Creek and work is under way to build the new bridge. CHEROKEE COUNTY — Crews in Jacksonville will be working on FM 13. Expect lane closures. GREGG COUNTY — Crews in Longview will be working on Loop 281 from Tryon Road to the Harrison County line. HENDERSON COUNTY — Crews will be working on SH 274 from FM 3225 and SH 334 and on SH 198 between SH 31 and FM 3052. Big Creek Construction is working on the slopes along the FM 317 widening project from FM 314 to FM 607. Expect lane closures.

RUSK COUNTY — Crews in Henderson will be working on FM 839, placing a new overlay from U.S. 79 to FM 1798 using heavy equipment. Use caution and expect lane closures with a pilot car providing traffic control. SMITH COUNTY — Crews in Tyler will be working on FM 2015 between FM 14 and FM 16 this week and on FM 1805 between FM 1252 and the Van Zandt County line. Expect lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers. VAN ZANDT COUNTY — Crews in Canton will be working on FM 16 and FM 316. Expect daytime lane closures. WOOD COUNTY — Crews in Mineola will be working on SH 11 from Winnsboro east toward the Camp County line. For more information, contact Kathi.White@txdot.gov or 903-510-9267. —Cory McCoy

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The franchise tax

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should be reformed exas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for reform of the state’s franchise tax, and he’s right. As he points out, “the best job creation program is tax reduction.” Tax reform is also important — aside from the high rates the franchise tax imposes on Texas businesses, the complexity of the system is a barrier to company growth and job creation. Millions and millions of dollars are spent each year by companies just to comply with the tax. That money could be better spent in expanding opportunities and investing in the growth. That’s what creates jobs. “Every dollar paid in business franchise taxes could instead be invested in higher wages or new jobs,” Abbott pointed out in a recent Austin American-Statesman op-ed piece. “Texas must promote smarter tax policies that energize the Texas economy by driving down the cost of doing business.” One such policy would be to cut and eventually eliminate the business franchise tax. “This reduction in the franchise tax will help attract even more job creators and encourage even more Texas entrepreneurs to invest their capital in opening or growing a business,” Abbott said. “These tax savings will also be passed on to Texas families in the form of lower consumer prices and to employees in new jobs and higher wages.” The savings could be significant; according to a study released in March by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texans would save billions of dollars. Personal income would increase $10.8 billion after the first year, according to the TPPF. And “Net new private sector nonfarm employment could increase by 67,800 after the first year and add a cumulative

129,200 net new jobs five years after eliminating the margin tax compared with the status quo,” the group says. “The margin tax has been a failure,” the TPPF contends. “It has failed to help keep local property taxes low. It has failed to meet revenue expectations. It has failed to keep the state out of court over the financing of public schools. Overall, the state’s margin tax is a poor and inefficient mechanism for generating state revenues, placing a tremendous burden on entrepreneurs and small businesses that affects all Texans. The costly, complex nature of the margin tax makes it highly unpopular.” How unpopular? In May 2013, the Republican primary ballot asked GOP voters if they supported eliminating the tax. A staggering 90 percent said they would. Of course the question becomes, how do we raise revenues to replace what the franchise tax brought it? Economist Dr. Arthur Laffer has one suggestion. We could extend sales tax rules to e-commerce, which would bring in more tax dollars while at the same time leveling the playing field for brick-andmortar stores. There are other ideas to consider. But first there must be a real commitment to reducing and then eliminating the franchise tax. Gov. Abbott has the right idea. “We must expand that freedom by ridding the state of unnecessary and unfair taxes that burden job creators,” he says. “By reducing and then eliminating the business franchise tax, we can — and will — take Texas to the next level for job creation.”

one of us commoners ee Hillary ride in a van! Watch her meet everyday Americans! Witness her ordering a burrito bowl at Chipotle! Which she did wearing shades, as did her chief aide Huma Abedin, yielding security-camera pictures that made them look (to borrow from Karl Rove) like fugitives on the lam, wanted in seven states for a failed foreign policy. There’s something surreal about Hillary Clinton’s Marie Antoinette tour, sampling cake and commoners. But what else can she do? After Barack Obama, she’s the best known CHARLES political figure in America. She has KRAUTHAMMER papal name recognition. Like Washington Post Napoleon and Cher, she’s universally known by her first name. As former queen consort, senator and secretary of state, she has spent a quarter-century in the national spotlight — more than any modern candidate. She doesn’t just get media coverage; she gets meta-coverage. The staging is so obvious that actual events disappear. The story is their symbolism — campaign as semiotics. This quality of purposeful abstractness makes everything sound and seem contrived. It’s not really her fault. True, she’s got enough genuine inauthenticity to go around — decades of positioning, framing, parsing, dodging — but the perception is compounded by the obvious staginess of the gigantic political apparatus that surrounds her and directs her movements. Why is she running in the first place? Because it’s the next inevitable step in her career path. But that’s not as damning as it seems. It can be said of practically every presidential candidate. The number of conviction politicians — those who run not to be someone but to do something — is exceedingly small. In our lifetime: Ronald Reagan. And arguably, Barack Obama, although with him (as opposed to Reagan) a heavy dose of narcissistic self-fulfillment is admixed with genuine ideological conviction. Hillary Clinton’s problem is age, not chronological but political. She’s been around for so long that who can really believe she suddenly has been seized with a new passion to champion, as she put it in Iowa, “the truckers that I saw on I-80 as I was driving here”? Or developed a new persona. She will, of course, go through the motions. Her team will produce a “message,” one of the most corrosive, debased words in the lexicon of contemporary politics — an alleged synonym for belief or conviction, it signifies nothing more than a branded, marketing strategy. She will develop policies. In Iowa, she’d already delivered her top four, one of which is to take unaccountable big money out of politics. This is rather precious, considering that her supporters intend to raise $2.5 billion for 2016 alone and that the Clinton Foundation is one of the most formidable machines ever devised for extracting money from the rich, the powerful and the unsavory. She will try to sell herself as champion of the little guy. Not easy to do when you and your husband have for the last 25 years made limo-liberal Davos-world your home. Hence the van trek to Iowa, lest a Gulfstream 450 invade the visual. Clinton’s unchangeability, however, is the source of her uniqueness as a candidate: She’s a fixed point. She is who she is. And no one expects — nor would anyone really believe — any claimed character change. Accordingly, voters’ views about her are equally immutable. The only variable, therefore, in the 2016 election lies on the other side, where the freedom of action is almost total. It all depends on who the Republicans pick and how the candidate performs. Hillary is a stationary target. You know what you’re getting. She has her weaknesses: She’s not a great campaigner, she has that unshakable inauthenticity problem and, regarding the quality most important to getting elected, she is barely, in the merciless phrase of candidate Obama in 2008, “likable enough.” But she has her strengths: discipline, determination, high intelligence, great energy. So brace yourself for a glorious Republican punch-up, punctuated by endless meta-coverage of the Democrats’ coronation march. After which, we shall decide the future of our country. Just the way the Founders drew it up.

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We should encourage Vietnam veterans to start talking H e had survived the bloody needed — to talk. And for a few battle of Tarawa. And now, minutes he dug deeper into that 70 years later at the base of hidden trove of memories. Words come hard the Marine Corps Mefor veterans, and there morial, he tried to deare no easy answers to scribe it. With a gentle the question: “What smile, he patiently did you do in the war?” shared the historical So, we fail to ask, condetails, but when vincing ourselves it’s asked about what it none of our business. was like, he struggled. We don’t pry. Sons and Robert “Chick” DAVE BERRY daughters hesitate to Lewis, of Tyler, went Vietnam Veteran bring up sore subjects. ashore with the 2nd Marine Division, where he oper- Friends joke rather than open old ated an armored bulldozer. His job wounds. And veterans lock those was to advance with the assault memories deep inside — the good troops, blasting enemy soldiers along with the bad — as far out of from caves, pillboxes and bunkers sight as the dog tags and uniforms with a flame-thrower. His memo- stored in their olive drab foot lockers. ries are still raw. It can take years for those stoFeeling I had asked too much, I retreated and assured him he didn’t ries to surface. Memories come need to continue. But his smile told hard and tears flow. But talking me he wanted — maybe even about it with people they trust —

makes it easier. My father would not share his war experiences until 50 years had passed. He didn’t think anyone was interested. Of course we were, but we never pressed. When he finally wrote it all down, he skipped the part about losing his best friend. And of the liberation of the DoraMittelbau death camp, his only words were: “On the 11th of April we took Nordhausen, the site of the notorious concentration camp. Enough said!” Most Vietnam veterans talk little about their unpopular war. They returned home to a country divided, where many had not just turned against the war but against those who fought it. That hurt lasted for decades. Pushing memories inside, many simply clammed up. Service men and women returning from today’s flashpoints in Iraq and Afghanistan have found a differ-

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ent sort of welcome, with throngs waving flags, thanking them, saluting them and welcoming them home. Some, who have seen much too much in multiple deployments, don’t know what to do with a hero’s welcome. They face physical and emotional wounds every bit as deep and traumatic as their grandfathers, fathers and brothers faced in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Bosnia, Panama and Somalia. They are changed, just as we were, and they know it. Maybe they can talk of their experiences. Maybe not yet. What’s the answer? Should we encourage veterans to share their experiences, tell their stories, relive experiences they want to bury inside? Should we wait 50 years to ask? Yes, it’s important we ask. No, we shouldn’t wait 50 years. But we can show veterans we are ready to be a good listener when they are

ready to talk. Be patient. Don’t rush. Understand that some things don’t need to be shared. Be someone they can trust with their story, and don’t judge. Veterans, there’s no pressure. Share what you can, when you can. If you can’t talk about it, write it down. Start with good memories, horseplay, the silly times when military life was an adventure. Remember your best friend the way he lived; not the way he died. But when you need to talk, if you want to talk … find a friend, someone you can trust and start the conversation. I’m here — we’re here — to listen.

Dave Berry is a Vietnam veteran and retired editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph. He will be the keynote speaker at “Vietnam 40 Years Later,” a commemoration planned for Saturday at the American Freedom Museum in Bullard.

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Blue Bell working to get past crisis AUSTIN (AP) — Blue Bell Creameries will survive the crisis caused by a recent recall of products prompted by a finding of bacterial contamination in some of its products, but it will take a lot of work and a lot of money, experts said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported earlier this month that three people in Texas had the same strain of listeria bacteria linked to some Blue Bell ice cream products previously found in five others at a Wichita, Kansas, hospital. Three of the five in Kansas died. That prompted the first recall in the family-owned creamery’s 108-year history, and some major retail and customer clients pulled all Blue Bell products from their offerings until they could be assured those products were safe. Consultant Gene Grabowski, who has been a “crisis guru” to food manufacturers in about 150 recalls, has been advising the Brenham-based creamery, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Blue Bell, he said, has worked around the clock since the listeria concerns arose to identify and correct any contamination sources. “This company cares

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Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world. Two years after Oscar Farinetti opened his groundbreaking food and wine market in Turin, Italy, he has teamed with Mario, Joe and Lidia Bastianich to transform a 50,000 square-foot space in the Flatiron District into New York City’s premier culinary mecca. For a guy like me, walking into such a place would be like the time my great-great aunt Sarah took me into FAO Schwartz at the tender age of 7 (at that time purported to be the largest toy store in the world) and said I could have anything I wanted. Talk about sensory overload. If my friend and I went, it would definitely be a moment for the ages. A food critic once dubbed him as a member of the pantheon of great eaters. I was green with envy. After exhausting our appetite for food stories, the report turned to culture. The overwhelming quote of the trip was related by a local who shared an old Italian proverb. It was, “The mother of idiots is always pregnant.” Brilliant right? We had a good laugh and decided it must be shared today. Then I decided to research cultural quotes from

BLUE BELL DELIVERY TRUCKS are parked at the creamery’s location in Kansas City, Kan. on April 10. Tainted Blue Bell ice cream products have sickened eight people — five in Kansas and three in Texas. more about the health and well-being of consumers than any company I’ve ever worked for,” he told the newspaper. “This is a company that’ always trying to do the right thing. This has been embarrassing for the family.” The cost of the recall and sales losses has not been tabulated, but it will likely total several million dollars, Grabowski said. “The company hasn’t even had a chance yet to turn its attention to the possibility of litigation,” he said. For now, the company’s sole focus is

“protecting consumers and taking care of our employees.” The company continues to pay 230 employees at its Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, creamery that was shut down for sanitizing after contaminated ice cream was traced to the plant. No date has been determined for production at the plant to resume. For now, a previously unimpeachable reputation is helping Blue Bell, said James Moody, co-founder of Austin, Texas-based advertising firm Guerilla Suit.

around the world and came up with this list together with countries of origin: n Italian He is happy that knows not himself to be otherwise. That costs dear which is bought with begging. All that’s fair must fade. n German In America, half an hour is 40 minutes. When a dove begins to associate with crows, its feathers remain white but its heart grows black. Loving and singing are two things that should not be forced. It seems the Germans overlooked the part on this one that both love and singing seem to be unleashed with the introduction of beer. n French A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. A fault that is denied once is committed twice. A lie travels round the world while truth is putting her boots on. n Spanish What a fool does in the end, the wise do in the beginning. Marriage is a little bit like buying melons, you need a little luck. He that has no ill luck grows weary of good luck. n China A friend made is a road paved; an enemy created is a wall built. A life with love is happy; a life for love is foolish. The fool does what he can’t avoid, the wise man

avoids what he can’t do. A good dog does not bite a chicken and a good man does not hit his wife. And finally, one of my alltime favorites, which stands framed in my office: Men are four: He who knows not and knows not he knows not, he is a fool — shun him; He who knows not and knows he knows not, he is simple — teach him; He who knows and knows not he knows, he is a sleep — wake him; He who knows and knows he knows, he is wise — follow him!

“I think they’re in a better spot than most. They’ve got a pretty good reputation. It’s a great Texas brand,” Moody said. The recall, he added, gives Blue Bell officials a pause to “re-evaluate everything.” Blue Bell products are gradually returning to supermarket shelves. San Antoniobased H-E-B, which was one of the first chains to pull Blue Bell, is now one of the first to restock. “Blue Bell is a brand Texans know and love,” H-E-B spokeswoman Leslie Sweet said. “We don’t relish impacting access to this important product, but H-E-B is committed to absolutely safe food and we needed to ensure we were standing tall in this promise.” Grabowski said the push to restock retailers demonstrates the creamery is likely to survive this crisis.

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skirt plus other items from the film at auction Saturday in Beverly Hills, California. Dallas-based Heritage said more than 150 items from the movie, including costumes and props, were offered.

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Earth Day extending reach with ‘Angry Birds’ game WASHINGTON (AP) — The hugely popular game “Angry Birds” is showing Earth Day some love this year. Game developers at Rovio Entertainment announced plans on Saturday to create an in-game experience about climate change. The game will debut in September to coincide with the U.N. General Assembly as world leaders discuss sustainability goals. The Finnish game developers also are creating an Earth Day level in “Angry Birds” to debut Wednesday on the official Earth Day. Blanca Juti of Rovio Entertainment said the game company wanted to raise awareness in a fun way and make people think about climate change. Last year, they teamed up with Prince William’s United for Wildlife to create a conservation-related game. That drew 10 million game sessions. “Angry Birds” has been downloaded 2.8 billion times worldwide.

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Today is Sunday, April 19, the 109th day of 2015. There are 256 days left in the year. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY: On April 19, 1865, a funeral was held at the White House for President Abraham Lincoln, assassinated five days earlier; his coffin was then taken to the U.S. Capitol for a private memorial service in the Rotunda. ON THIS DATE: In 1775, the American Revolutionary War began with the battles of Lexington and Concord. In 1912, a special subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee opened hearings in New York into the Titanic disaster. In 1935, the Universal Pictures horror film “Bride of Frankenstein,” starring Boris Karloff with Elsa Lanchester in the title role, had its world premiere in San Francisco. In 1943, during World War II, tens of thousands of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto began a valiant but ultimately futile battle against Nazi forces. In 1945, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel” opened on Broadway. In 1951, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, relieved of his Far East command by President Harry S. Truman, bade farewell in an address to Congress in which he quoted a line from a ballad: “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” In 1960, South Korean students began an uprising that toppled the government of President Syngman Rhee a week later. The South West African People’s Organization (SWAPO) was founded in Namibia. In 1965, New York City radio station WINS-AM launched its all-news format, which continues to this day, making it America’s oldest all-news broadcaster. In 1975, India launched its first satellite atop a Soviet rocket. In 1989, 47 sailors were killed when a gun turret exploded aboard the USS Iowa in the Caribbean. The Navy initially suspected that a dead crew member had deliberately sparked the blast, but later said there was no proof of that. In 1993, the 51-day siege at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, ended as fire destroyed the structure after federal agents began smashing their way in; dozens of people, including sect leader David Koresh, were killed. In 1995, a truck bomb destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people. Bomber Timothy McVeigh was later convicted of federal murder charges and executed. TEN YEARS AGO: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected pope in the first conclave of the new millennium; he took the name Benedict XVI. A Spanish court convicted a former Argentine naval officer, Adolfo Scilingo, of crimes against humanity and sentenced him to 640 years in prison for throwing 30 prisoners from planes during his country’s “dirty war.” FIVE YEARS AGO: The U.S. and Iraq claimed a major victory against al-Qaida, saying their forces had killed the terror group’s two top figures in an air and ground assault on their safe house near former President Saddam Hussein’s hometown. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Hugh O’Brian is 90. Actress Elinor Donahue is 78. Rock musician Alan Price (The Animals) is 73. Actor Tim Curry is 69. Pop singer Mark “Flo” Volman (The Turtles; Flo and Eddie) is 68. Actor Tony Plana is 63. Former tennis player Sue Barker is 59. Former race car driver Al Unser Jr. is 53. Actor Tom Wood is 52. Recording executive Suge Knight is 50. Singer-songwriter Dar Williams is 48. Actress Ashley Judd is 47. Singer Bekka Bramlett is 47. Latin pop singer Luis Miguel is 45. Actress Jennifer Esposito is 43. Actress Jennifer Taylor is 43. Jazz singer Madeleine Peyroux is 41. Actor James Franco is 37. Actress Kate Hudson is 36. Actor Hayden Christensen is 34. Actress Catalina Sandino Moreno is 34. Actress Kelen Coleman (TV: “The McCarthy’s”) is 31. Roots rock musician Steve Johnson (Alabama Shakes) is 30. Actor Courtland Mead is 28. Tennis player Maria Sharapova is 28.

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AMTRAK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A neared, they looked for a special way to celebrate. “Someone mentioned the train to me, and we heard they had remodeled the station here, so we decided instead of driving to Fort Worth, we’d ride the train,” Gayle said. Billy explained that as newlyweds, they want to try new things and make new memories together. “And if this goes well, it might be something we make a tradition,” he said. “So far, it’s working out well — except the train’s late.” About 9:30 a.m., with word that the Texas Eagle SARAH A. MILLER/STAFF was delayed at least two hours, the Harpers strolled JAMES KENNY, 43, OF DENVER, sits in the Sightseer Lounge car of an Amtrak train on the out of the depot to explore Texas Eagle route passing between the Mineola and Dallas stations on April 9. Kenny said he has been riding Amtrak routes for two years by buying 45-day passes — and he started this the town.

leg of his journey in Chicago. MINEOLA For all its rustic charm and frilly downtown shops — including a trendy gluten-free eatery — Mineola is a railroad town at heart. That’s not marketing. That’s history. In 1871, a railroad project started with the goal of running a line from Marshall to San Diego, California. In June 1873, two rail lines — Texas Pacific and International & Great Northern — crossed paths at a point the railroad workers referred to as “Hell’s Half Acre,” a name shared with many rough-hewn railheads. The site also was called Sodom. It eventually became Mineola. “Since Mineola was in the heart of the East Texas timber belt, timber was plentiful for railroad tie-making and lumber,” the Handbook of Texas Online notes. The Texas Thunder rode these rails from 1873 to 1976. But passenger rail fell off. And although the current depot was built in 1951, it fell into disuse and by the 1960s, it had lost passenger rail. But in the 1980s, Mineola officials started a campaign to convince Amtrak, the nation’s passenger rail system, to stop in Mineola. Amtrak’s Texas Eagle line, which journeys from Chicago to Los Angeles, had stops in Marshall and Longview and Dallas, but nothing in between. Mineola business owner Mercy Rushing helped organize those efforts. “It was already coming through here, so we were really just trying to get them to slow down and stop,” said Ms. Rushing, who now serves as Mineola’s assistant city administrator and director of economic development. That campaign was successful and, in 1996, Amtrak inaugurated the new stop. Now, two trains stop in

QUOTEWORTHY “When I was a kid, I always wanted to work for Amtrak. I told my fiancée we can’t get married because Amtrak is my first love. I’m going to take the Amtrak ‘till the day I die.” JAMES KENNY, DENVER

CLOSER LOOK IF YOU GO n Tickets are available online at Amtrak.com, or at an automated ticket machine at the Mineola depot. n A round-trip ticket from Mineola to Dallas runs about $40, if bought in advance. n A one-day trip could leave Mineola at 9:25 a.m., arriving at Union Station in Dallas at 11:30 a.m. There’s time for a walking tour of some Dallas attractions, including the Sixth Floor Museum and the West End, and a leisurely lunch. The train boards at 3:40 p.m., arriving back in Mineola at 5:15 p.m. n And coming soon: Pets on Amtrak! A pilot program is being launched this year to allow pets aboard in pet carriers, like carry-on baggage.

Mineola each day — the westbound train in the morning and the eastbound train in the afternoon. “It helped put Mineola on the map — figuratively and literally,” Ms. Rushing said. “It’s been great for the local economy. It’s a kind of marketing you just can’t buy.” More recently, the city rebuilt the old depot, with a $550,000 grant from Texas Department of Transportation. It’s an art deco re-creation of the 1906 depot. The Harpers said they were charmed by the train station and the town. And they had plenty of time to enjoy both. DELAYS, COSTS On the Wednesday they traveled, the morning train was more than two hours late. That’s not atypical, as critics of Amtrak note. And it’s an indication of deeper problems with the nation’s subsidized passenger rail service.

VIETNAM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A and the lives affected by it. For the next week, the Tyler Morning Telegraph will commemorate the anniversary of the war’s end through a living history series, highlighting people affected by the Vietnam era. Subjects selected to appear in the series arose, in part, from an earlier call for stories, asking people to share memories in hopes of educating younger generations. Responses rolled in from around East Texas and beyond. Some will appear in print; all will be shared with the American Freedom Museum for student research and education. Here’s a sample: YOUR STORIES Uschi Granberry, of Tyler, sent in copies of two medal commendations received by her late husband, Glenn Granberry, an infantry lieutenant, who served two years in Vietnam. He was awarded an air medal in November 1969 for valor during an August 1969 air fight after his Cobra gunship helicopter came under intense enemy fire during a reconnaissance mission. “Disregarding the enemy barrage, Lt. Granberry placed devastating and accurate suppressive fire on the insurgents,” his award reads. “Despite the damage to his aircraft and the heavy volume of enemy fire, Lt. Granberry repeatedly attacked the insurgents until his fuel status became critical and he had expended all his ordnance.” Granberry took out 19 enemies that day. Then in April 1970, he set aside his personal safety again to ensure the safe landing of friendly forces, despite being low on fuel. He received a Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions, records show. Dale B. Hahn, of Tyler, served three years and 10 months in the U.S. Navy after enlisting in his hometown of Newark, Ohio, on a cold January day in 1967. He remembers the stress of sleeping

“Unfortunately, the long wait for the trains (which are normally only half-full) is the norm on long-distance routes, which are only on time four out of 10 trips,” said Michael Sargent with the Heritage Foundation, a public policy group that has studied Amtrak. “When the long-distance services are late, they are generally over an hour late, and can be more than three hours late a quarter of the time,” he said. It’s not just that Amtrak is often late. Cost overruns also are a problem. Sargent said much of the problem is due to a flawed business model. “First and foremost, because of its status as the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak has a monopoly on inter-city rail travel and receives billions in federal subsidies,” he said. “It thus faces little incentive to run itself like a competitive business that normally would minimize costs and provide

in sand bunkers to avoid a rain of enemy fire and sitting up all night in a flak jacket, gripping an M-16 after word emerged that the North Vietnamese were about to overrun Danang. “We had to be on guard constantly,” he wrote, noting the invasion didn’t unfold as rumored. A certain soggy day in September 1968 still seems to bring a smile to his face. That’s the day Hahn left Vietnam and headed home. “I had to leave my barracks in a motor boat, as it had rained for days due to the monsoon season,” he said. “I will never forget the fantastic feeling that I had when that airplane lifted off the tarmac and I was heading home to my precious wife, DeeAnn, whom I have now been married to for 48 years. Life is good.” Another responder, Tyler investment officer Thomas W. Kemper Jr., was assigned in June 1973 to Detachment 2, 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron after the release of the prisoners of war. Ground troops already were withdrawn, but the skies were very much alive with F-4 Phantoms running bombing missions, he said. His base was near the Vietnamese border and he remembers volunteering for an emergency, immediate deployment to an undisclosed location. Before his traveling orders arrived, chaos unfolded in Saigon. Helicopters were being flown out to sea, unloaded and dumped over the side to make room for refugees. “It was clear what our ‘mission’ was to have been,” he wrote. “We were needed to fly helicopters and other aircraft left behind by U.S. Forces, but still functional, across that Laotian border into the safety of Thailand territory. We just couldn’t get there in time.”

reliable services on sensible routes that could turn a profit. Amtrak fails to do these basic things.” The numbers support this. Its annual losses usually top $1 billion. In 2014, Amtrak lost $1.1 billion overall, although its operating losses, at $227 million, were down from 2013’s operating losses of $361 million. It’s unfair to say Amtrak loses money, however — it’s more accurate to say part of Amtrak loses money. Portions of Amtrak work well and turn a profit. “Amtrak’s long-distance services (such as the Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited lines) hemorrhage money,” Sargent explained. In 2014, long distance routes posted an operating loss of $508 million. The more popular routes, particularly in the nation’s Northeast, subsidize the remainder of the system. But Amtrak has its supporters. The Brookings Institute, another public policy group, points out that Amtrak is improving in many areas. “Overall Amtrak ridership grew an astounding 55 percent between 1997 and 2012, easily surpassing the growth rate in domestic aviation and even inflation-adjusted GDP,” that group points out. And, as Brookings explains, “Congress perennially blasts Amtrak for its annual losses on long-distance routes — namely, those stretching over 750 miles — AMTRAK

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Wednesday brings the story of a combat surgeon, who refused to play it safe and went to war to save lives. On Thursday, a former prisoner of war reflects on his long wait for freedom and the journey to reclaim his life. Finally, a combat journalist talks Friday about life behind the lens and the memories that followed him home. The stories precede a special veteran-organized commemoration event, set for Saturday at the American Freedom Museum, 1051 N. Houston, near The Brook Hill School in Bullard. The purpose of the gathering is to pay tribute to millions of American military members who served during the Vietnam War era and remember the thousands who died fighting for freedom, organizers said. U.S. Army veteran Don Allen, 66, who owns the AVTT Vietnam Wall, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, is heading up the event, assisted by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Hue Adams and U.S. Army combat journalist — guest speaker Dave Berry. Other honored guests include retired combat surgeon Dr. Patrick Thomas; retired U.S. Navy Comm. Glen Daigle; retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Leo Berman; television journalist Joan Hallmark; retired musician Dr. Kenneth Muckelroy and Red Cross “Donut Dollie” Jennifer Young. The anniversary is a perfect time to educate younger generations about the meaning of service, commitment and honor, Allen said. The commemoration is unfolding over two days with Friday set aside specifically for schools. Family Day begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, featuring special music, displays, free food, activities and opportunities to visit the museum. Special rates apply. Performances begin at 11 a.m., followed by a noon recognition ceremony, group photo and complimentary lunch. Special computers will be available to help families locate specific individuals listed among the 58,300 names engraved on the wall. Rubbing tools will be on hand to record the etching, organizers said.

SERIES BEGINS The Tyler Paper’s special living history report kicks off Monday with a firsthand look at the war through the eyes of a young tank commander caught up in the action. On Tuesday, a Tyler mother will share memories of her son, a popular high school honor student, who died less than a month after entering the fray. TWITTER: @TMT_Jacque

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BRILLIANT COLORS are used in this underwater scene by David Dunham that includes a good and evil motif. Dunham said interpretation and meaning come from both artist and viewer.

ARTIST DAVID DUNHAM (Top) paints at his station at Firing Line Tattoos in Tyler. Two examples of his work (above) demonstrate his use of color and good and evil elements. Dunham is a paint-on-canvas and tattoo artist. Dunham said when he was 3 years old, he was already drawing. His art captures the bright neon colors and shapes of animated characters that stuck with him since childhood.

Tyler artist found his passion early Photos by Sarah A. Miller BY JAMIE L. BRIDGES Special Contributor

s an artist, David Dunham works with paint on canvas and ink on skin. His art captures the bright neon colors and shapes of animated characters that have stuck with him since childhood. The 31-year-old father of two has been drawing his entire life. “I remember being 3 years old sitting on a bar stool at the counter drawing,” he said. “I remember being in kindergarten drawing every morning with kids hovering over my shoulder watching me draw.” Although the art bug bit Dunham early, it took a life-altering experience to get him to focus on his passion. In 2007, Dunham was coming home after camping out when he drove through an intersection and crashed into a Ford F150 pickup. “The accident changed everything … in the blink of an eye,” Dunham said. The night before the accident, Dunham had been drinking. His alcohol level was above the legal limit allowed for drivers. He was charged with intoxicated assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury and sentenced to eight years in prison. “The man I hit … his seat belt malfunctioned and he was ejected from the cab and became paralyzed from the waist down,” Dunham said. He said the victim, a volunteer pastor at the church he attended, has forgiven him. It was a wake-up call that put him on a better path. “I think God had something else in mind for me,” he said. “… I was an alcoholic and I did have a drinking problem.”

INFLUENCE While serving time in prison, Dunham studied art. He also took advantage of opportunities to speak to at-risk students. He said he warned youths to stay on the right path or face the consequences of bad choices as he was doing.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is also in the current edition of IN Magazine. The magazine is available free on newsstands throughout East Texas and online at inmag texas.com.

After serving about five years behind bars, Dunham was released from prison and came back home to Tyler. He landed an apprenticeship at a tattoo shop. It was a way he could practice art. “When I started tattooing (2 years ago), man I wanted to cry and give up,” he said. “… It was really difficult to adjust to. But having finally gotten the technique and application down, I’m now trying to put my own style into the tattoos. “That’s what I strive for in my art ... to be my own style.” Tattooing and painting allow Dunham to use his imagination and talent. “I like that I get to make art all day long,” he said. “Whether I’m tattooing or working on my art, I’m constantly getting to create art all day long.”

PAINTING

When it comes to painting, Dunham said his style and subject choices are influenced by the cartoon characters of Walt Disney that he enjoyed as a child. “(The characters of artist and movie director) Tim Burton and (the animated) Roger Rabbit really impacted my psyche — all the DUNHAM

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GIVE WELL

Does real giving need private foundation? It depends on objectives oes real giving require tributions made to them, and you to establish a pri- according to the IRS, both are vate foundation? As organized and operated exclusivepresident of a commu- ly for religious, charitable or siminity foundation, it lar purposes. In both cases, a private individual may would be real easy to not receive benefits answer, “Absolutely from the organization, Not!” and encourage the organization must donors to establish a not spend a substantial donor-advised fund at part of its efforts the community foundaattempting to inflution. But the truthful ence legislation and it answer is, “It depends may not participate in on your philanthropic any political campaign objectives.” I sincerely KYLE PENNEY on behalf of any specifhope every person conETCF ic candidate for public sidering establishing a private foundation would make an office. According to current law, informed decision based on the fea- individuals may make contributures of both options. Our staff is tions to either to these organizacertainly available to have that dis- tions and receive a tax deduction cussion with anyone who is grap- for those contributions, up to cerpling with the decision. Following tain limits. Both organizations allow donors are some of the key similarities and differences between the two to make a gift of assets, receive the tax deduction in the same year, and options. Both private foundations and manage the principal of the contridonor-advised funds (technically bution, making distributions over the organization that sponsors the time, even in perpetuity. Both donor-advised funds such as a organizations have a board of direccommunity foundation) are recog- tors who have the fiduciary responnized as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt sibility to manage the assets of the organizations by the IRS. Neither organization wisely and follow all organization pays taxes on the con- applicable laws. Both private foun-

dations and donor-advised funds allow donors to include their family in the giving process while passing along their deeply held family values. Though private foundations and donor-advised funds have many similarities, the IRS is inherently suspicious about private foundations that are governed by a closeknit group of individuals. As a result, the tax code has tighter restrictions on private foundations such as lower contribution limitations on cash gifts, and donors may be limited to their cost-basis for certain appreciated assets. In addition, though both entities are exempt from paying taxes on contributions, private foundations must pay a tax on investment income. Private foundations must also meet an annual payout requirement of approximately 5 percent annually. At East Texas Communities Foundation, our annual payout percentage has averaged approximately 13.5 percent over 25 years. The name “private foundation” suggests a significant level of privacy related to the activities of the organization. However, with the precise reporting requirements of

the IRS, detailed information about private foundation activities is readily available for public viewing. For many private foundations, this is a routine part of doing business, but for private individuals who wish to remain discrete about their charitable giving, a private foundation cannot keep information about their organization’s governance and giving from the public. A donoradvised fund can make grants in the name of the fund, or anonymously, as the donor desires with each grant. Perhaps the most significant difference between a private foundation and a donor-advised fund is donor control. With a private foundation, legal control rests with the board of directors. The board must follow all applicable laws and regulations related to private foundations, but they are in control of the assets at all times. With a donoradvised fund, as the name suggests, the donor gives up control of the assets, yet retains the right to give advice with regard to investment and distribution of the funds. The board of an organization managing donor-advised funds takes on the fiduciary responsibility and administrative burden to manage the

assets and help the donor accomplish their charitable objective. When a donor wants to maintain control and be intimately involved in the daily operation of their charitable fund, a private foundation is the best vehicle. The worst thing a community foundation can do is to stifle the energy and enthusiasm of a donor determined to dive into the important work of operating an independent organization to accomplish their charitable objective. When a donor wants to experience the joy of charitable giving without the burden of operating an independent organization, a donoradvised fund may be a more appropriate option. Perhaps a cup of coffee and a conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of a private foundation and donor-advised fund would be your next best step to help you Give Well.

Guest columnist Kyle Penney is president of East Texas Communities Foundation. The mission of ETCF is to support philanthropy by providing simple ways for donors to achieve their long-term charitable goals. To learn more about ETCF or to discuss your charitable giving, contact Kyle at 866-5333823 or email questions or comments to etcf@etcf.org. More information is available at www.etcf.org.

CHILDREN ARE A GIFT

Gifted 16-year-old girl looks forward to new experiences, family very sweet. She wants a family who will let her continue to do sports and all her other activities because it’s a good outlet for her.” Nathalia is very athletic and enjoys playadventure. ing on a team. “I’ve never “I play varsity really been pamsoftball,” she pered, but I hear said. “I’ve played it’s exciting and for two years I’m ready to see since my freshwhat it’s going to man year, and be like,” she said I’m playing with a smile. GILLIAN SHERIDAN again. I’m No. 6. I This 16-yeargsheridan@cbs19.tv also play volleyold is hoping for ball. I’m a DS, defensive speeven more adventures. “I’ve never been on a date cialist, and I’d like to run or anything like that,” she track.” Although foster care has said. “I’m ready for some new given Nathalia a sense of experiences and freedom.” Her CPS caseworker, security and safety for five Katie Chadwell, added, “She’s years now, her past makes it

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hard for her to move forward. “Nathalia witnessed some pretty terrible things before she came into care — things that adults shouldn’t have to see — and she’s had to see that, and that background has been making foster care even rougher than most children,” Ms. Chadwell said. “I used to be in GT, which is gifted and talented, and I

used to make all A’s, but not so much anymore because of depression,” Nathalia said with a solemn face. “I’ve got post-traumatic stress disorder.” But there is no doubt with the support of a forever family that Nathalia will be back in the gifted and talented program in no time. “I just need somewhere I can be focused and not have to worry about if I’m going to be moved the next time,” she said. “I just need somewhere where I can stay and I know they will want me.” “I think when the right family is found she will do very, very well,” Ms. Chadwell said. Nathalia wants a second chance at being a normal

teenager with hopes and dreams of a bright future. “She wants to be adopted,” Ms. Chadwell said. “She knows exactly what she wants.” “I want a mom and dad that is going to be supportive of me and let me do sports and everything,” Nathalia said. “I just feel like I deserve more so it will make me happier.”

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To learn more about Nathalia, join Gillian Sheridan for her Children are a Gift report, Tuesday night on CBS 19 News at 10. In order to adopt a child from foster care, you must be licensed in the state of Texas as an adoptive parent. For more information on how to get started, go to www.adoptchildren.org or email Blythe.Waldran@dfps.state.tx.us. You may also call 817-792-4409 or 817-792-4954.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Admission: $7. MURCHISON Wings Over Pegasus The Pegasus Project Horse Rescue Ranch hosts what it is calling an airplane and equine extravaganza, throughout the day on Saturday. It includes aircraft displays, family events and demonstrations.

TYLER Cotton Belt Train Show The show includes large exhibits of model trains and model train accessory vendors. Details: Harvey Convention Center, 2000 W. Front St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26. Admission: $6 adults; free for children under 13.

JACKSONVILLE Taste of Jacksonville Sample dishes from Jacksonville area restaurants, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Norman Activity Center. Tickets: Adults $15; children $5. EDOM April in Edom The old-fashioned street fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today features food, live music, a pet parade, children’s activities and vendors selling handmade items. Information: aprilinedom.net.

ETSO with soprano Shannon Mercer WILLS POINT Soprano Shannon Mercer joins East Texas Symphony Orchestra in concert. Details: Cowan Center, The University of Texas at Tyler, Bluebird Festival Food, entertainment, displays and lots of family-friendly activi7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: cowancenter.org or 903-566-7424. ties take place all day Saturday in downtown Wills Point. LONGVIEW Information: willspointbluebird.org. Steve Lippia salutes Sinatra To mark the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth, Steve WHITEHOUSE Lippia performs all of the singer’s biggest hits. Details: Belcher YMCA 5K Glow Run Center, LeTourneau University, 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets: belcher The fundraising race begins at 9 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA, center.com or 903-233-3080. 301 Terry St. Healthy Kids Day events are set from 10 a.m.to noon. For information or to register, go to tylerymca.org.

Lyon College Pipe Band The award winning bagpipe band performs 11 a.m. today at Tyler First Presbyterian Church, 230 W. Rusk, as part of the church’s Scottish heritage celebration. UT Tyler Patriot Singers/University Chorale Concert, 6 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, 230 W. Rusk St. UT Tyler Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center. Riley Lauderdale Senior Voice Recital, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The University of Texas at Tyler Braithwaite Recital Hall. Preston Washburn Senior Voice Recital, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, The University of Texas at Tyler Braithwaite Recital Hall. LONGVIEW Thieves of Sunrise The band performs free 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at Heritage Park as part of the spring Downtown LIVE! concert series.

WINONA Spring Fling Winona High School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attractions include a car show, vendors, food, tractor pull and special events.

TYLER Tenacity Rick’s on the Square, 104 W. Erwin St., 8 p.m. Friday. Live 80 Rick’s on the Square, 104 W. Erwin St., 9 p.m. Saturday. Wayland Hicks & the Travelers Tyler’s Ironhorse Saloon, 418 E. Erwin St., 9 p.m. Saturday.

Paul Cauthen Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q, 525 S. Beckham Ave., 7 p.m. Friday.

KILGORE Kilgore College Jazz Band & Guitar Ensemble Spring semester concert. Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Van Cliburn Tuxedo Cats Auditorium. Republic Icehouse, 3807 University Boulevard, 9 p.m. Saturday.

MARSHALL ETBU choir and band Performing groups hold a joint concert. Details: Baker Auditorium, 7 p.m. Friday.

TYLER Lone Star Gun Show

EDOM Drake The Forge, 7 p.m., Thursday. Kirby Kelley The Forge, 7 p.m., Friday. Jimmy Wallace The Forge, 7 p.m., Saturday. KILGORE Keith Rea The Back Porch, 904 Broadway, 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Voodudes The Back Porch, 904 Broadway, 8 p.m. Friday. Dazed The Back Porch, 904 Broadway, 8 p.m. Saturday.

TYLER “The Elephant Man” Tyler Civic Theatre concludes it production of “The Elephant Man.” Details 400 Rose Park Drive, 2:30 p.m. today. Tickets: tyler civictheatre.com or 903-592-0561. “Leading Ladies” Theatre TJC, Jean Browne Theater on campus, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets: 903-510-2212. LINDALE “The Glass Menagerie” Lindale Community Theater, 2 p.m. today and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: lindalecommunitytheater.org. or 903638-0402. RUSK “Fools” Cherokee Civic Theatre, 157 W. 5th St., Rusk, stages the comedy. Show times: 2 p.m. today and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets and information: cherokeetheatre.net. MINEOLA “Escanaba in da Moonlight” Lake Country Playhouse performing at Select Theater, 114 N. Johnson St. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Information: lakecountryplayhouse.com.

Lauren Alexander Cork Food & Drink, 5201 S. Broadway Ave., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Jay Johnson Republic Icehouse, 3807 University Boulevard, 9 p.m. Friday.

GLADEWATER Saturday Night Opry Two-hour country music show each Saturday: Details: Cozy Theater, 108 E. Commerce St., 8 p.m. Admission: child $5, adult $10. Information: gladewateropry.com or 903-845-3600.

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TYLER Tin Toys & Raw Realities Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon Ave., through June 28. Tough by Nature: Portraits of Cowgirls and Ranch Women of the American West Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon Ave., through July 12. Exploring Boundaries: A Fiber Arts Exhibition Gallery Main Street, 110 W. Erwin St., through May 4.

Dustin Becker Lago del Pino, 14706 CR 1134, 9 p.m. Saturday. The Haggertys XL’N Pool Room & Club, 2109 E. Fifth St., 9 p.m. Saturday.

TMA Senior’s Day Seniors, ages 65 and older, receive exclusive access and free admission Monday. Tours take place at 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Purple Velvet Fox Jazz FRESH by Brookshire’s, 6991 Old Jacksonville Highway, 6 p.m. Friday.

LONGVIEW The Art of Linda Ridgway and Brian Moore Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler Ave., through June 27.

The Magills FRESH by Brookshire’s, 6991 Old Jacksonville Highway, 6 p.m. Saturday.

MARSHALL Caddo Lake Exposed Michelson Museum of Art, 216 N. Bolivar St., through April 25.

Disney World Resort debuts some of Polynesian’s newest offerings Tribune News Service

Disney World has started showing off some of the changes it has made to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, one of its original onproperty hotels. The new elements of the project range from hoveringabove-waterfront bungalows to a remodeling of the Great Ceremonial House, the Disneyfied name of the hotel’s lobby. The 20 Bora Bora Bungalows, which debuted April 1, are on the Seven Seas Lagoon and each are outfitted with personal plunge pools and views of Cinderella Castle (and nightly fireworks) across the water at Magic Kingdom. They have two bedrooms and two baths apiece. Hotel rooms at the Polynesian have been converted into 360 “deluxe studio villas” that sleep five people and are part of the Disney Vacation Club lineup. The Polynesian is the 13th location in the DVC portfolio. It “is both iconic and beloved,” said Ken Potrock, DVC general manager. It’s a site that’s been requested by DVC members, Potrock said. “It’s been percolating for quite a while,” he said. “We needed to do it in a way that whatever you see that’s new should not look new. It should look like it’s been part of this resort since 1971.” The Polynesian’s lobby underwent a dramatic rehab that removed the large, longstanding fountain from the center of the room. A tiki god now stands in that spot, creating more elbow room and another view of the castle. Work continues on the main pool area just outside the Great Ceremonial House. An intimate lounge called Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

already is drawing attention. The space, which has a capacity of 51 patrons, entered a soft-opening phase last weekend. Some visitors waited as long as four hours to enter. Trader Sam’s features exotic drinks (Polynesian Pearl, Shrunken Zombie Head, HippopotoMai-Tai) and appetizers in a dark, tiki-heavy environment. Special effects — black lighting, animatronics, scenes of volcanoes and heavy rain through faux windows — are activated when key libations are delivered. Bartenders and other workers also are trained to be animated. “It was awesome inside,”

said Orlando’s Brian Wayne, who waited an hour to get a seat in Trader Sam’s on a recent Sunday. “There’s not a lot of seating, that’s the only bad thing I would say. But I do like how intimate it is.” The lounge, open from 4 p.m. to midnight daily, is based on a similar establishment at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. The atmosphere is similar to an establishment that closed at Disney’s Pleasure Island in 2008, Wayne said. “It’s a small little piece of the Adventurers Club,” he TNS said. “That’s what’s nice to have back, to be in that envi- THE BORA BORA BUNGALOWS are built over the water at the recently remodeled and expanded Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. ronment again.”

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ARTIST DAVID DUNHAM works on a new tattoo to cover up Tyler resident Jimmy Decker’s 20-year-old tattoo. Dunham, a tattoo and canvas artist, works at Firing Line Tattoo in Tyler.

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“I don’t ever make them for (other) people in mind. … It’s a byproduct for others to like them.” Dunham’s paintings have been exhibited in art shows throughout Texas and at locations around Tyler, including Salon Verve. As a tattoo artist, Dunham enjoys coming up with ideas that excite his clients. “Tattooing is a direct consumer experience,” he said. “It’s cool when you get people excited on what you like, but at the same time you have to make a consensus.”

mediums from Disney,” Dunham said. “My cartoon characters are styled in the older tradition.” Dunham’s vibrant paintings often have a good-versus-evil theme. “It’s always a main motif of yin and yang or good and evil. The characters represent different things,” Dunham said, noting that interpretation and meaning comes from both the artist and the viewer. Dunham said he paints To check out Dunham’s art, follow his because it brings him pleas- work on Facebook at Facebo ok.com/David.Dunham.5876. ure.

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STAFF PHOTOS BY SARAH A. MILLER LEFT, MINEOLA STATION HOST Martha Moreland (right) talks with guests waiting to board the Texas Eagle Amtrak train on April 9. The Amtrak train offers coach cars, a lounge car, a sleeper car and dining car along this route — stopping in 41 cities from Chicago to Los Angeles. Below, Ana Melton, of Holly Lake Ranch, talks with first-time rider Leeann Saunders on the Texas Eagle route on the Amtrak train. Saunders was traveling from Cleveland to Tucson, Ariz. Melton rides the Amtrak every week — commuting from her home to her job in Fort Worth.

AN AMTRAK CONDUCTOR stands outside to help passengers board Texas Eagle Amtrak train from the Dallas station.

QUOTEWORTHY “For me, it’s really convenient. My (fare) is about $22 each way. So when you look at the price of gas, and the wear and tear on my car, it’s really very economical. And my business is located very near where the train stops in Fort Worth.” ANA MELTON, HOLLY LAKE RANCH

ABOVE, THE LOUNGE CAR of the Texas Eagle Amtrak train offers spacious, casual seating and large windows for sightseeing. Below, travelers wait in line to board the Texas Eagle Amtrak train in Dallas.

THE AMTRAK TRAIN PASSES THROUGH A TOWN between Dallas and Mineola on April 9.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6A but federal law requires Amtrak to run these same routes.” One issue Amtrak faces on the longer routes is access to the very tracks the trains ride upon. Freight companies own the vast majority of those tracks, but by law they must share. Who gets priority on tracks is the source of much conflict and delays. On that recent Wednesday, freight trains were the reason the Texas Eagle, scheduled for 9:25 a.m., didn’t pull into the Mineola station until after noon. BUSINESS TRAVEL Ana Melton is one of the few business travelers who use Amtrak in Texas. She moved to Holly Lake Ranch last year, but is still co-owner of a non-emergency medical transportation business in Fort Worth. So, each week, she boards the train in Mineola on Tuesday and returns on Thursday. And because she’s the boss, she can be late.

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“For me, it’s really convenient,” she said. “My (fare) is about $22 each way. So when you look at the price of gas, and the wear and tear on my car, it’s really very economical. And my business is located very near where the train stops in Fort Worth.” She brings a laptop and gets a little work done on the observation deck of the Texas Eagle. Business travelers are scarce on Amtrak’s longer routes, the Heritage Foundation’s Sargent said. “Few business commuters use Amtrak to get to work,” he said. In fact, most Americans (76 percent) drive to work. Of those who take public trans-

portation, only a fraction take the train. “It’s simple — people want to drive, not sit and wait for a late train,” Sargent said. For years, Amtrak has tried to attract business travelers, which are the backbone of the airline industry. And there’s much about Amtrak that would appeal to the business traveler who is tired of cramped seats and slow security checkpoints. Amtrak’s seats are spacious, its lounges are comfortable and there are both dining cars and concession vendors. Bill McGee is a former editor of the Consumer Reports Travel Letter. Writing in USA Today last year, he said many are weary of those ever-

shrinking airline seats. “With Amtrak, there is no comparison — taking the train is more comfortable,” he wrote. But reliability issues keep many business travelers on the airplanes and off the train. So who does ride Amtrak? Retirees and vacationers, like the Harpers, are common. College students like Amtrak, as cheaper than air travel, but cleaner and more relaxed than the bus. And there are train devotees. James Kenny, 43, said he’s been on Amtrak, with few breaks, for the last two years. He buys 45-day passes that allow almost unlimited travel. He’s been just about everywhere Amtrak goes, he said, but he’s not done riding yet. “I have a fiancée, but I told her I couldn’t marry her yet, because of my love for Amtrak,” he said. “Amtrak’s my first love.” FUNDING BILL The U.S. House of Representatives on March 4 passed a nearly $8 billion funding bill for Amtrak, with significant Republican opposition. Congressman Jeb

Hensarling, R-Dallas, whose district includes portions of East Texas, voted against the bill, which has gone on to the Senate. “Passenger rail service has been an important form of transportation in the United States for over 150 years, and many communities benefit from having such service,” Hensarling said last week. “Unfortunately, Amtrak — which provides most passenger rail service in the United States — is only solvent because of continued taxpayer subsidies.” He understands the appeal of Amtrak, and he realizes it’s an important asset to towns such as Mineola. “Even though East Texas communities that I represent may benefit from having taxpayer-subsidized Amtrak service in the area, that service isn’t worth the price of leaving our children a legacy of debt,” he said. “That is the reason I voted against reauthorizing taxpayer subsidies for Amtrak in March.” The Heritage Foundation’s Sargent also opposes the funding bill. “The current bill would

preserve the status quo for Amtrak — billions in federal subsidies for incredibly poor performance and staggering costs (including a mounting maintenance backlog),” he said. “Congress should phase out the federal subsidies and allow the private sector to compete with Amtrak services.” Privatization could be in Amtrak’s future. But Mineola’s Mercy Rushing insists that despite challenges in Washington, Amtrak does have a future. “I think the future of rail is bright,” she said. “Whether it’s government subsidized, or privatized, we’re going to see a better form of passenger rail.” It’s all about choices, she said, and options. “How much higher can we go on highway overpasses?” she asked. “How many more highways can we add?” Americans want more transportation choices, she said. “It’s no longer all about the highways,” she said. “It’s time to take another look at rail.” TWITTER: @ tmt_roy

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n 1,205 — Appointments at the Tyler VA clinic between September 2014 and February 2015 n 4 percent — Number of veterans delayed 31 to 60 days n 2 percent — Number of veterans delayed 61 to 90 days n 29 days — Average wait time for primary care

the Choice card,” he said. “It doesn’t leave me much choice.” Roark’s job as Smith County Veterans Services Of- Source: Veterans Affairs for the Tyler VA Clinic ficer is to help veterans navigate those hoops and waits. But it still will be two months time for specialty care is six effect look at why the VA failed veterans in the past before his visit, if it’s not de- days. and how to correct the probMs. Purdy blamed the layed even longer. waits on the departure of lem, he said. He’s not waiting alone. But throwing money at a three of the clinic’s five primary care providers. She said broken system won’t right VA WAIT TIMES the VA is working to find tem- the problem, Snow said. UNCHANGED “When there’s a problem A year after Americans re- porary solutions while it rearea, you’ve got to correct it, cruits replacements. coiled at revelations that sick “North Texas overall per- maybe do some house cleanveterans were getting sicker while languishing on waiting formed very well in access ing and bring accountability,” he said. “The VA has the fundlists, VA statistics show the measures,” Ms. Purdy said. ing. There needs to be effinumber of patients facing ciencies in the system.” long waits has not declined, NEW TYLER CLINIC Use of the VA system has A 10,000-square-foot exeven after Congress gave the department an extra $16.3 pansion of the Tyler clinic is risen substantially in recent billion last summer, including expected to add capacity to years. Total enrollees in the systhe Choice cards, to shorten serve more than 6,200 vetertem ballooned from 6.8 milans each year. Last year, the waits for care. The program gives veter- Tyler clinic handled more lion in 2002 to 8.9 million in ans options to receive treat- than 20,000 visits from 5,220 2013. During that same period, outpatient visits have ment from non-VA care area veterans. soared from 46.5 million to There are more than providers instead of waiting for appointments or having to 16,000 veterans in Smith 86.4 million annually. The number of patients travel long distances to a VA County, Roark said. There are about 37,000 veterans in the served annually has grown facility. Nearly 894,000 appoint- six-county area the Tyler from 4.5 million to 6 million. ments completed at VA med- clinic supports, including Patient spending has grown ical facilities from Aug. 1 to Camp, Henderson, Rains, from $19.9 billion to $44.8 bilFeb. 28 failed to meet the Wood, Van Zandt and Smith lion. Roark said he believes health system’s timeliness counties, Ms. Purdy said. The expansion cost almost VA hospitals and clinics goal, which calls for patients to be seen within 30 days. most $1 million and will be are doing the best they can to More than a quarter of those completed in June. It will op- see patients. Dallas, for inappointments involved a erate on a $4.2 million annual stance, is providing MRIs delay of longer than 60 days. budget, according to the VA. seven days a week to quicken U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim screenings, he said. The numbers come from In the meantime, Roark about 1,000 VA clinics and Snow, co-chairman of the recommends veterans use prilocal veterans’ roundtable, hospitals that completed more than 32 million appoint- said the expansion would vate insurance if it’s feasible. “It’s been like this a long take pressure off a burdened ments during that time. Since the summer, the system and the health care time,” he said. “I don’t know that it will ever change. But I number of veterans waiting providers serving veterans. Snow said he’s talked to think they’re trying.” more than 30 or 60 days for non-emergency care has Farr in the past about wait TWITTER: @newsboyAdam stayed largely flat. The num- times. He’s been reassured The Associated Press contributed to ber of medical appointments they were taking a cause-and- this report. that take longer than 90 days to complete has nearly doubled. Those delays were not spread evenly throughout the VA’s vast network of hospitals and clinics. Retired Texas Army National Guard Maj. Gen. John Furlow said there have been small pockets of success around the country, but the overall feeling among veterans is more must be done. TYLER VA WAIT TIMES Furlow is chairman of the Guardian for Heroes Foundation, founded by former U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle, and is the former co-chairman of the city of Tyler Mayor’s Veteran and Community Roundtable. Furlow hears the complaints and doubts the VA’s reported numbers. If they are handling 97 percent of appointments within 30 days, Furlow wonders how long it is taking veterans to set appointments. “They use fuzzy math,” he said. “I know people who can’t get appointments and can’t get into the system, so where do they fit in? There are still issues popping up.” However, Furlow lauded the local VA clinic and its manager Lehebron Farr. He said Farr is a veteran and understands their needs. He said the pockets of success are signs of good leadership. But the Tyler VA Clinic wasn’t perfect and in many instances performed below the national average. The Tyler clinic completed an average of 1,205 appointments monthly between September and February, but an average of 48 veterans’ appointments, 4 percent, were delayed 31 to 60 days. Half of those veterans were delayed between 61 and 90 days. Three of the 1,050 veterans with appointments didn’t see a doctor for more than 90 days. The average wait time for primary care is 29 days, said Jennifer Purdy, VA North Texas Assistant Director for Outpatient Services. The wait

Woman’s search for birth mother leads to co-worker YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A 38year-old woman’s quest to find her birth mother ended in a surprising place — the company where she works. WKBN-TV in Youngstown reported that La-Sonya Mitchell-Clark requested records that were made available recently by the Ohio Department of Health. She learned her mother’s name is Francine Simmons. She looked her up on Facebook and saw that she worked at InfoCision, the teleservices company where she works. She knew of an employee named

Francine. She reached out, and the next day, got the long-awaited phone call. “I said, ‘I think I’m your daughter,” Mitchell-Clark said. Simmons said she always wanted to connect with the daughter she gave up as a 15-year-old mother, but didn’t know how. “I’m still in shock,” Simmons said. “It’s amazing.” The two only live a few minutes from each other in Youngstown. It turns out Mitchell-Clark has three sisters she didn’t know about. And one of them works at InfoCision as well.

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Cancer survivor works to aid others EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of weekly columns about breast cancer survivors leading up to the Race for the Cure event, set for May 9 in downtown Tyler.

oAnn Birks, 44, of Tyler, is eager to pay it forward. As a breast cancer survivor, she wants to make sure other women get the support and education she received during her journey. Each December for the last three years, she’s hosted an event at her church to urge women to get mammograms and receive information about health, fitness and nutrition. “As a survivor, I feel like I can relate and encourage them to know how important it is to have early detection,” she said. “It’s something God put on my heart to do. I pray that it increases each year.” Last December, 19 women were screened, and two women in their 50s received their first mammograms at the event. Her work with breast cancer screening advocacy is to help those who may be afraid to get examined. She urges women to be proactive, as she nearly missed the opportunity herself. At 40, she received a card in the mail reminding her that it was time to begin getting annual mammograms. She brushed it off for a few weeks until her husband reminded her she had a family history of breast cancer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, stage 2b on April 19, 2011. “I just felt like I was destroyed,” she recalled. “I got the call when I was at work. I sat here and I cried to my supervisor.” Her supervisor prayed with Mrs. Birks, and she began her journey to rid her body of the disease. “I was willing to fight it and say I can do it,” she said. Mrs. Birks, a health information tech at Tyler Hematology Oncology, said the environment in which she works helped to calm her fears and become more compassionate toward others facing the same fate. “God put me in this workplace for a reason,” she said. “It made me have a better relationship with the patients.” The diagnosis changed her life forever. “It made me realize that I can’t take things for granted,” she said. “I have a positive

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VIALS OF BLOOD ARE READY for testing Tuesday in the laboratory at UT Health Northeast Hospital in Tyler. An increasing number of doctors are adopting a "less-is-more" approach with certain types of medical tests and screenings.

To check or Not? How often is enough for health screenings? BY COSHANDRA DILLARD cdillard@tylerpaper.com

ow often should you get a lipids panel? What about a pap smear? Is it recommended for men to test testosterone levels or get a PSA test every year? Do you need to know your vitamin D levels? These questions often confuse patients, and if they try to figure it out for themselves, it could lead to overtreatment. Doctors said the key to getting appropriate care is to learn family medical history, understand risk factors and consult with a physician about an individual plan. Screenings are again a hot topic after Dallas billionaire Mark Cuban recently suggested on social media that anyone who can afford to should get every test or screening available every quarter. Doctors note that this take on preventive medicine is impractical and wasteful. In fact, they say, it could lead to a cycle of anxiety and risk-filled invasive tests that may not improve or extend a patient’s life. “Our public has been educated to believe that more is better,” said Dr. Roger Fowler, a family physician of 35 years and medical director of Population Health Management for Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics. “The assump-

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PHLEBOTOMIST KIMBERLY DENNIS prepares to draw blood samples on Tuesday in The Cancer Center at UT Health Northeast in Tyler. An increasing number of doctors are adopting a "lessis-more" approach with certain types of medical tests and screenings.

tion in our culture is everything that is bigger, flashy and more expensive is better, but in health care, that’s not always true.” Screenings aren’t perfect and are meant to cast the net widely, when trying to find disease. That’s why it’s important to identify segments of the population that would benefit from certain screenings. “My concern would be that you’re spending a lot of money on things that aren’t proven to change outcomes,” said Dr. John English, chief executive officer at Bethesda Health Clinic. English said a screening panel, which may include checking for anemia, blood sugar, checking the liver, kidneys, cholesterol levels and thyroid could cost around $300 to $400.

COMMON SCREENINGS Determining which screenings to give and frequency is determined by a person’s age, gender, family history, other risks and whether a patient already has a chronic disease. “Screening is good for finding things that you’re genetically prone to have, which most of the time you have a family history of,” English said. “Obviously, it’s a good idea to have people checking their blood pressure. That’s an easy one to do.” He said genetics play a SCREEN

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Doctor talks cancer, medical testing Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical oﬃcer at the American Cancer Society, is the keynote speaker at this year’s free Public Cancer Conference on Prevention and Early Detection, set for April 25 at UT Health Northeast. Brawley is author of “How We Do Harm,” a 2012 book that examines the ﬂaws in America’s health care system. He spoke with the Tyler Morning Telegraph about some of these issues and his message at the

cancer conference. This is part of the interview. See the rest of the conversation online at www.tylerpaper.com. Q: When your book was released, how do you believe the medical community received it? A: The American Society for Clinical Society gave me an award. There are a group of doctors in the United States DOCTOR

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may not ever cause a problem. Ultimately, screening for it is an individual choice men and their doctors make together. When and how to conduct breast cancer screenings continues to be highly debated. “There is clear evidence that say mammograms are a useful tool,” Fowler said. “The frequency of that is still debated as to if it should be every year or every two years, and what age to begin, whether its 40 or 50. The importance is having a relationship with your primary provider, so they can guide you with the most recent information and to have that conversation is what’s important.” As for imaging, more exposure to radiation equals more risk. MRIs may be a safer alternative to X-rays and CT scans, but it’s much more expensive, Fowler said. “Getting a back X-ray on everybody who has back pain is just not indicated,” he said. “We don’t need to expose everybody to that kind of radiation. We know from the past that we have created problems whenever we’d done Xrays on the necks of children many, many years ago. It created thyroid problems. That is a concern and it is being addressed in health care right now.”

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN BRYAN DAVIS examines a sample of blood under a microscope. “People should get educated, but trusting your physician and asking questions is the right way to be your own advocate as an intelligent consumer, just like when you go buy a car,” Fowler said. “You need to be prepared and look out for your interests and make sure that the tests being recommended are not going to harm you, not just going to lead to more testing for no reason and potentially lead to a good outcome for you.” Fowler and English both said the best prevention is found in an already-proven method. This includes 160 minutes of exercise weekly, a wellbalanced meal, maintaining a healthy body mass index and avoiding tobacco, recreational drugs and excessive alcohol. “Of all of the disease processes that we get after the age of 50, somewhere between 60 to 70 percent of those are directly related to lifestyle choices,” Fowler said. “If we want to do something that really addresses all of our risks and ability to live optimally in our life, it’s not necessarily about doing a specific test. It’s about choices that lead to the best outcomes.”

As conversations stir within the medical community, doctors say they are more cognizant of the concerns about when to screen. Fowler said doctors at his hospital have discussions about it frequently. “Providers are being educated to that,” Fowler said. “Sometimes it is not fully adopted well. Our reimbursement system is one that pays providers when tests are done. It doesn’t pay providers to not do tests. As perverse as it is and non-mission driven, people have to make a living and it’s hard to give up tests when it’s simple to do. Our reimbursement system doesn’t help us in this area right now.” While health literacy is encouraged, following advice of online sources or influential people not in the medical field TWITTER: @CDillard_TMT can be harmful.

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who really agree with me and in many respects are outraged at some of the waste. These are doctors who want to do the right thing. They want to take care of patients. A lot of the bad forces in medicine that I wrote about in the book are not necessarily doctors. They’re drug companies, they’re hospital administrators, for-profit hospitals nowadays, device manufacturers. The message of the book is we need to be a lot more respectful of science and follow the science. Q: Do you think there has been any change, or a transition toward that? A: There’s more appreciation and the need for evidence-based medicine. I actually think that growth of the popularity of schools of public health and doctors getting masters degrees in public health in addition to their MD degree, that’s expanded dramatically over the last 20 or 25 years. I think that is helping to bring about the change. I’m not saying my book brought about the change. It’s more of a larger thing than that. There is a change, but I’m not sure if it’s enough change. I’ve read that you don’t like the term “war on cancer.” Why? It really ought to be a collective effort. It needs to be anti-cancer. The phrase ‘war on cancer,’ the war analogy, I think, has actually become destructive, especially to patients. I have a bunch of patients who have metastatic disease, and they are dying of cancer. These patients who have heard this war analogy or ‘fight, fight, fight,’ there is a tendency to not be willing to go into hospice and focus on comfort measures and quality of life. Q: What are some key points you hope to make at

UT Health Northeast’s cancer conference? A: I want to talk about cancer prevention, smoking cessation. I’ll talk about diet and obesity, which is the new frontier in cancer. We know it’s the second leading cause of cancer in the United States. There’s obesity, lack of physical activity and high caloric intake. I’ll stress that we’ve gotten a lot from prevention in terms of smoking cessation. We can get a lot from prevention in terms of smoking cessation and dietary change. We’ll talk about the need to focus on evidencebased medicine and how we have in the past ignored the evidence and done things that we thought was right but it turns out those things can be very harmful. Bone marrow transplant for breast cancer, by the way, is the classic example of where we let our scientific abilities get ahead of our wisdom. We were doing bone marrow transplants for breast cancer like crazy in this country but we forgot to do clinical trials to see if it was beneficial or if it worked. It involved removing the bone marrow, giving very, very high doses of chemotherapy. Doses so high, it would kill off the bone marrow left in the patient. When the chemo cleared the patient’s body, we gave them their bone marrow back from a freezer. It takes about a week for the bone marrow to start making white cells and red cells again. That process was very common in the 1990s. We did bone marrow transplants on 65,000 women. We had 200 hospitals that were doing the procedure. When the clinical trials were published, it showed that it killed people. It was not beneficial. It was a great moneymaker. That’s why all the hospitals were doing it, but it didn’t work. — Coshandra Dillard

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Ophthalmologist leads this week’s Walk with a Doc

Dr. Mike Ford, an ophthalmologist at DeHaven Eye Clinic, leads this week’s Walk with a Doc event on Thursday and will discuss dermatochalasis and ptosis —conditions that affect vision. Walk With a Doc is a project of the Smith County Medical Society and is held at Rose Rudman Park at Copeland Road. Registration is at 5:45 p.m. with a brief health presentation at 6 p.m. followed by walking. For more information on Walk With a Doc, call the Smith County Medical Society office at 903-593-7058 or visit www.walkwithadoc.org/our-locations/tyler-tx/.

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Q: What is dermatochalasis and how can it affect your vision? A: Dermatochalasis is a common condition where excess skin hanging down onto and sometimes over the edges of a person’s eyelids blocks part of their peripheral vision and makes it difficult for them to keep their eyes open without becoming tired.

Q: How are dermatochalasis and ptosis treated? A: Dermatochalasis is treated by removing the excess skin so that it doesn’t hang over the edges of the eyelids, and ptosis is treated by raising the eyelids and removing excess skin from them at the same time.

Q: Is eyelid surgery always cosmetic, and does Q: What is ptosis and how can it affect your viinsurance ever pay for it? sion? A: Eyelid surgery is not always cosmetic and insurA: Ptosis is a condition where the edges of the eyelids sit lower than normal, blocking part of a person’s ance will pay for it if testing shows that it needs to be peripheral vision and making it hard for them to see done in order to improve a person’s peripheral vision. well without using their fingers to raise them up out — Coshandra Dillard

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Free health fair set at Lake Palestine church Lake Palestine United Methodist Church in Chandler will host a free health fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25, at 2889 Farm-toMarket Road 315 South. There will be information on hearing loss, home health agencies, bullying resources, maternity resources and independent living resources. Screenings include blood pressure, blood glucose, hearing and vision.

ETMC offering summer fitness camp for children Enrollment is open for children to apply for East Texas Medical Center Tyler’s Olympic Center annual summer fitness camp. Kids in Motion is a half-day, one-week camp for children ages 8 to 12. The camp offers traditional gym exercises, aquatic exercise, self-defense, yoga and a ropes challenge course. Campers also have classroom time to learn

about proper nutrition. These classes are popular and fill up quickly. The camp will be from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $99 for ETMC Olympic Center members and ETMC employees and $109 for nonmembers. Camps for 2015 are scheduled June 22-26, July 13 through 17 and August 3 to 7. For more information call 903-596-3150 or visit etmc.org/oc-upcomingprograms.

Mother Frances earns patient safety award

Mother Frances Hospital Tyler announced it has recently earned a 2015 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades as one of the country’s top performers in patient safety. Trinity Mother Frances is the only hospital in East Texas to earn the designation. “It is an honor to be recognized on this list of some of the most outstanding facilities in the country through this designation,” said Dr. Barbara Allen, vice president of medical affairs and chief quality officer.

COLUMN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9A attitude toward life and try to encourage others when they’re diagnosed with any kind of cancer to make it through this … Always keep your faith in God and be determined to fight and not give up.” Mrs. Birks underwent a lumpectomy, six months of chemotherapy and 30 radiation treatments. She suffered some side effects, particularly from radiation. “It felt like a torture to my body,” she said. She gets a checkup every six months and will see a doctor annually beginning next year. She recently learned that doctors would carefully watch what they believe to be a small, noncancerous tumor in her left breast. Mrs. Birks participates in Tyler affiliate’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure with co-workers at Tyler

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Unprecedented germ diversity found in remote tribe

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remote part of the Venezuelan Amazon, scientists have discovered that members of a village isolated from the modern world have the most diverse colonies of bacteria ever reported living in and on the human body. The microbiome — the trillions of mostly beneficial bacteria that share our bodies — plays a critical role in maintaining health. Friday’s study raises tantalizing questions about the microbial diversity of our ancestors, and whether today’s Western diets and lifestyles strip us of some bugs we might want back. Most surprising, this group of Yanomami Indians harbored bacteria containing genes with the ability to resist antibiotic treatment, even though the villagers presumably were never exposed to commercial medications. This isolated population offers “a unique opportunity to put our microbial past under the microscope,” said lead researcher Jose Clemente, an assistant genetics professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. The results bolster a theory that diminished microbial diversity in Western populations is linked to immune and metabolic diseases — allergies, asthma, diabetes — that are on the rise, said senior author M. Gloria Dominguez-Bello of NYU Langone Medical Center. “The challenge is to deter-

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know about the human microbiome comes from studies of Americans, such as the U.S. government’s Human Microbiome Project, or of Europeans. But increasingly, scientists are attempting to compare non-Western populations, especially those that keep traditional lifestyles like the isolated Yanomami. “It’s a fascinating study,” said Dr. Lita Proctor of the National Institutes of Health,

who wasn’t involved in the new research. “The more diverse your microbiome, the more those microbes bring properties to your body that you might need.” The Yanomami continue to live a hunter-gatherer lifestyle in rainforests and

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WASHINGTON (AP) — GlaxoSmithKline is recalling remaining doses of a popular four-in-one flu vaccine because of effectiveness problems. The company alerted U.S. customers Tuesday that the vaccine can lose potency over time and fail to adequately protect against some strains of the flu. The Flulaval Quadrivalent Thimerosal-free vaccine in prefilled syringes is designed to protect against four strains of influenza virus. But Glaxo said in a letter it “cannot rule out potential suboptimal protection” in people who received the vaccine in early January or later. The letter was sent to about 1,000 customers throughout the U.S., including wholesale distributors, pharmacies, government agencies and physicians. The recall affects about 1.7 million doses, but a company spokeswoman says it’s unclear how many of those actually remain on the market. More than 99 percent of the vaccines were distributed in 2014, before the product began losing potency, according to GlaxoSmithKline’s Anna Padula. “The lots are being recalled due to the potential for reduced efficacy offered by the vaccine and not as a result of any identified safety concern,” Padula said in a statement. The British drug and vaccine maker has also notified the Food and Drug Administration. The recalled vaccines represent about 7 percent of the total 24 million flu vaccine doses Glaxo distributed in the U.S. this season. Health authorities generally

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By Brady Swinney, D.D.S

yler Junior College has made a great impact on many lives, and mine is no exception. It actually began before I was born! My father was an outstanding athlete at Arp High School. He was encouraged by one of the early benefactors and supporters of TJC to accept an athletic scholarship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making him WKH ÂżUVW LQ KLV IDPLO\ HYHU WR DWWHQG college. The man who encouraged him to further his education at TJC was Smith County judge, and later U.S. representative, Brady P. Gentry, after whom I would be named. As I recall, the old Gentry Gymnasium (now Wagstaff Gym) stood where the student center is now. Thanks to Mr. Gentry and TJC, my father was DEOH WR JR RQ DQG IXOÂżOO KLV GUHDP RI teaching and coaching. When I was six, we moved from Arp to Tyler. I went through TISD and graduated from Robert E. Lee, where I played on the golf team. I attended Texas A&M on a golf scholarship, and had no particular goals in mind, except possibly to become a pilot or even a professional golfer (quite an unrealistic goal in retrospect!). Uncertain about declaring a major, I sought parental guidance. When Mom and Dad suggested I consider becoming a dentist, I saw no reason to question or object. At that time, A&M did not have a dental school, so I transferred to The University of Texas to complete my studies. I did eventually earn my pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and I continue to enjoy recreational golf, so I guess it all worked out! Starting out in dental practice, I had some time on my hands and jumped at the chance to teach part-time at TJC. The dental hygiene program was just getting started, thanks to the wisdom, dedication, and determination of two men in particular; TJC President, Dr. Harry Jenkins and Dr. Eugene Allen, TJC Board member and leader in the dental community. Teaching was a great experience. As my father had coached and my mother would eventually retire from 30 years of teaching in TISD, I was proud to be following in my parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; footsteps.

One day, Dr. Jenkins summoned me WR KLV RIÂżFH DQG DVNHG PH WR FRQsider a full-time position as head of the dental hygiene department. Who ever said â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? to Dr. Jenkins? Not me. I proudly served two years in that capacity then cut back to part-time teaching to resume my private practice in Troup, where I remained for 33 wonderful years. During that time, our children â&#x20AC;&#x153;picked up the torchâ&#x20AC;? and attended TJC. When the time comes, we certainly hope our grandchildren enroll there as well! I had always wanted to put my dental expertise to good use in a faith-based setting. Then, at an age when most people are contemplating UHWLUHPHQW P\ GUHDP WR ÂżQLVK RXW my dental career doing good works was realized. I had the opportunity to come work with St. Paul Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation helping children in need with dental care. In addition, I have been able to resume my professional relationship with TJC. Not only do TJC dental hygiene and assisting students come into our clinic as part of their training, but I also have the pleasure of working with TJC in support of community efforts to provide dental care to underserved people in our area through events such as East Texas Mission of Mercy and the Give Kids a Smile program. All of us in the East Texas dental community are blessed and extremely grateful for the excellence and consummate professionalism displayed by the dental hygienists and assistants ZKR KDYH FRPH IURP 7-& 7KHVH ÂżQH young men and women have made such a positive impact on our practices and within the community for more than 40 years. Our new TJC Community Dental Clinic being developed in the Robert M. Rogers Nursing and Health Sciences Center, will enable us to build on the legacy of providing excellent care to the community and those in need for decades yet to come. I shall always be thankful for the many friends I have made along the way through my association with WKLV ÂżQH LQVWLWXWLRQ

The Dr. Brady Swinney has a sincere passion for providing access to dental services for those in need. Dr. Swinney is head of the pediatric dental clinic with St. Paul Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation that provides low-cost dental care for children. Dr. Swinney and his staff, along with students and faculty from TJC, participate in statewide activities to provide free dental care to those in need. He is a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and The University of Texas. Dr. Swinney currently services on a development task force for the new TJC Dental Clinic as well as the TJC Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee and the TISD Head Start Advisory Committee. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, East Texas Dental Society and Smith County Dental Society. +H DQG KLV ZLIH -XG\WK KDYH ÂżYH JURZQ FKLOGUHQ DQG DUH DFWLYH PHPEHUV RI Christ Episcopal Church in Tyler. In his not-so-spare time, he enjoys golf, classic cars, reading and the many performing arts events in Tyler.

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DRILLING REPORT | APRIL 5 TO APRIL 11, 2015 DEVELOPMENTAL

COUNTY.................. OPERATOR ...................................... LEASE/WELL ................................ FIELD .................................................. SURVEY/NO. ................ TYPE .......... DEPTH .............................. LOCATION Cass ........................ Cass Energy LLC.............................. Grogan Minerals 1 ........................ Haynes (Mitchell) ................................ Emanuel, A./327 ............ Oil/Gas........ 6,250 ...... 0.5 Miles S. Kildare Junction Cherokee ................ Sabine Oil & Gas Corp. .................... Cherokee Trace Unit 1H................ Walkers Chapel (Pettit 8100) .............. Greenway, J.T./315 ........ Oil/Gas........ 10,000 .................... 9.8 Miles NE Rusk Harrison.................... Buffco Production Inc. ...................... Albert Key 1.................................... Bethany (Travis Peak Cons.) .............. Maximillian, J./444.......... Oil/Gas........ 6,470 .................. 7.5 Miles S. Marshall Houston.................... Energy & Expl. Prtnrs Oper., LP ...... Shelly-State Unit 501 .................... Fort Trinidad, East (Buda) .................. Clark, B./23 .................... Oil/Gas........ 11,000 ................ 4.8 Miles NW Weldon Houston.................... EOG Resources, Inc......................... Hackett 1 ........................................ Fort Trinidad, East (Georgetown)........ Blanchard, P./10 ............ Service........ 12,000................ 7.1 Miles SE Crockett Panola...................... Danmark Energy Services, Inc......... Vice-Shivers 5................................ Beckville (Pettit 6800).......................... Gooden, W./221 ............ Oil/Gas........ 10,500.................... 3.4 Miles SE Tatum Panola...................... XTO Energy Inc................................. Briggs-Moreland 9 ........................ Briggs (7800 Travis Peak) .................. Greer, B.F./258 .............. Oil/Gas........ 9,840 ................ 9.5 Miles NE Carthage Rusk ........................ Memorial Production Oper. LLC ...... Youngblood-Siler-Bess (SA) 1H.... Henderson, E. (Cotton Valley) ............ Piburn, J./28 .................. Gas.............. 11,000 .......... 4.8 Miles SE Henderson Rusk ........................ Sabine Oil & Gas Corp. .................... Nicholas No. 1 Gas Unit 2H .......... Henderson, E. (Cotton Valley) ............ Sparks, L.N./701 ............ Gas.............. 13,000 .......... 8.0 Miles SW Henderson Smith ........................ XTO Energy Inc................................. Overton Gas Unit 3, 6.................... Overton (Travis Peak).......................... J. Jordan/12.................... Oil/Gas........ 11,645...................... 17.1 Miles S. Tyler Van Zandt ................ Maximus Operating, LTD. ................ Smith Heirs ET AL 1 ...................... Wildcat.................................................. Meeks, F. M./560............ Oil/Gas........ 9,000 ........ 2.1 Miles SW Ben Wheeler Wood........................ Valence Operating Co....................... Scottish Rite 1 ................................ Como (Rodessa Hill, Lo.) .................... Walker, J./607 ................ Oil................ 8,200 ...................... 5.8 Miles E. Yantis Wood........................ XTO Energy Inc................................. Hawkins Field Unit/1093................ Hawkins................................................ McAnulty, J./416 ............ Oil................ 6,900 .............. 2.21 Miles NW Hawkins Wood........................ XTO Energy Inc................................. Hawkins Field Unit 1094................ Hawkins................................................ McAnulty, J./416 ............ Oil................ 7,000.................. 2.21 Miles NW Hawkins Wood........................ XTO Energy Inc................................. Hawkins Field Unit 1090................ Hawkins................................................ Pollock, J./449 ................ Oil................ 7,000 ................ 1.8 Miles NW Hawkins Wood........................ XTO Energy Inc................................. Hawkins Field Unit 0311................ ...............................................................Moseley, J.P./384............ Oil..................7,000 .............. 2.02 Miles NE Hawkins Wood........................ XTO Energy Inc................................. Hawkins Field Unit 2032................ Hawkins................................................ Polley, J./460 .................. Oil................ 7,000 ................ 2.98 Miles N. Hawkins

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Cass...................... Barrow-Shaver Res. Co. .............. Watson 1 .................................... Wildcat .......................................... 11,545 .......... 12/64 ............ 26.00 Bbls/30 Mcf ............ 7 Miles SW Linden Harrison ................ Valence Operating Co. ................ James Harris Gas Unit 11H .......... Blocker (Cotton Valley) ................ 10,017 .......... 1.5 ................ 376.0 Mcf .......................... 1.8 Miles E. Darco Houston ................ EOG Resources, Inc. .................. Cory 1H ........................................ Ft. Trinidad, E. (Glen Rose, Up) .. 9,349 ............ NA ................ 277.0 Bbls./185 Mcf ...... 10 Miles W. Crockett Leon ...................... AMX Energy, Inc.......................... Reed 1 .......................................... Hilltop Resort (Bossier) ................ 17,184 .......... 1.00 .............. 730.0 Mcf .................... 2.6 Miles Se Robbins Marion .................. KMK Oil & Gas, Inc. .................... Benton 1 ...................................... Vicki Lynn (Pettet) ........................ 7,100 ............ NA ................ 32.00 Bbls./12 Mcf .... 7.1 Miles SW Jefferson Panola .................. Classic Operating Co. LLC.......... Sempra-Wiener (SA) 6H .............. Carthage (Cotton Valley) .............. 9,460 ............ 2.000 ............ 4,556 Mcf ................ 17.1 Miles SE Carthage Smith .................... Breitburn Operating L.P. .............. Guthrie 2 ...................................... Overton (Travis Peak) .................. 11,869 .......... 1.250 ............ 266.0 .................................... 3 Miles E Troup Upshur .................. Miken Oil, Inc............................... Johnson, E.F./1 ............................ East Texas .................................... 10,858 .......... NA ................ 6.50 Bbls...................... 3 Miles NE Glenwood Van Zandt.............. Jamex, Inc. .................................. Britt 1 ............................................ Fruitvale ........................................ 8,900 ............ 35.00 Bbls..... 4.8 Miles SW Edgewood The drilling report was produced with data from the Texas Railroad Commission, from April 5 to April 11, 2015. The following counties were searched: Anderson, Angelina, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Dallas, Ellis, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Houston, Kaufman, Leon, Limestone, Marion, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Robertson, Rusk, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood. For information about the drilling report, email business@tylerpaper.com, call the newsroom at 903-596-6397, or the RRC at 877-228-5740.

Small farms: Make a plan

Small-acreage operations offer many opportunities for those interested in an agriculture venture on their property. Some may want to raise livestock while others would like to enjoy a garden or orchard on their property. Whatever venture you decide, make a plan and follow it. Rural areas of Texas are being developed rapidly and urbanized. Many urban dwellers want to escape to the country to live a quiet, peaceful life or enjoy recreational opportunities on their land. Many large tracts in rural areas are being divided into properties of 5 to 100 acres; many are fewer than 20 acres. Many rural landowners almost always want to maintain or obtain an ad valorem tax exemption, which is most often granted for agricultural use of the land. So what are some options for my small-acreage operation? Livestock is one option. With small acreage, the number of animals and species of animal raised is a factor.

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Smith County Extension Agent

Small animals like goats and sheep offer more options but cattle can also be an option if managed properly. When deciding on a small-acreage venture, marketing of the goods will be something that needs attention. What markets are already in place in my area? What is my ultimate goal? Am I raising something that I can market easily or not? These questions are just some that you may ask yourself. Some have an orchard or vegetable garden on their small acreage operation. The local farmer’s market is one place to market your fruits, nuts and vegetable crops. Pick-yourown operations are another option allowing people to harvest the crops

directly on the farm. Establishing the garden and orchard takes some work. Getting started properly with any venture is important and takes the guess work out of the venture. If you are interested in fruit and nut trees on your small-acreage farm, find out what varieties work best in your area. Perform a soil test to determine nutrient levels and requirements for the intended crops. Purchase quality trees and plant the trees following proper spacing. Training the trees properly will aid in better yields and a more successful venture. Examine the orchard regularly scouting for pests that may affect the trees and intended yield. It may be necessary to plant several crops on the small acreage venture. For example, if pecans are important in your operation, realize it may take years before young pecan trees yield well. Blueberries, grapes, strawberries or blackberries, are just a few examples of crops that could be planted in conjunction with pecans to

offer a quicker return on investment. In a vegetable operation on your small acreage farm, various crops could be planted and do well. Tomatoes, peas, peppers, onions, and watermelons are just a few examples of crops planted that may offer some good yields for your small acreage venture. It is also important to realize the time and maintenance of these crops as you decide on options for your small acreage venture. If you plan on taking vacations or other enjoyable opportunities, plan the small acreage venture accordingly. Many of these small acreage ventures can be rewarding but they also can require labor and upkeep before and during the growing season. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Transportation officials issue oil train safety measures

WASHINGTON (AP) — An emergency order requiring trains hauling crude oil and other flammable liquids to slow down as they pass through urban areas and a series of other steps to improve the safety were announced Friday by the Department of Transportation. The Obama administration has been under intense pressure from members of Congress as well as state and local officials to ensure the safety of oil trains that traverse the country after

leaving the Bakken region of North Dakota. To get to refineries on the East and West coasts and the Gulf of Mexico, oil shipments travel through more than 400 counties, including major metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia, Seattle, Chicago, Newark and dozens of other cities. There have been a series of fiery oil train explosions in the U.S. and Canada in recent years, including one just across the border in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, that killed 47 people.

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Major freight railroads have already limited oil trains to no more 40 mph in “high threat” urban areas under a voluntary agreement reached last year with Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. But Friday’s order makes the speed limitation a requirement and extends it to trains carrying other flammable liquids like ethanol. However, investigators have said the trains in most of the recent accidents were traveling at less than 40 mph but still derailed.

The voluntary agreement also applied only to trains that used older tank cars that are easily ruptured in crashes. The new order includes tank cars constructed since 2011 that were designed to replace the older cars, but which have also repeatedly ruptured in crashes, spilling their contents. So far this year there have been four oil train derailments resulting in huge fireballs — two in the U.S. and two in Canada. All involved the newer tank cars known as 1232 cars.

On Saturday, May 2, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) will hold its annual Sixty-Five Roses Gala to raise awareness and funds for fighting Cystic Fibrosis (CF), an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States and 70,000 worldwide. Shelby Burkett is a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation board of directors and is chairing the Sixty-Five Roses Gala to be held at the beautiful, Lake Tyler home of Ms. Jamie Sadler. The evening includes dinner catered by Juls, live and silent auctions, music provided by The Elegant Few, and a chance drawing for jewelry from Susan Robinson Fine Jewelry. “I became involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation when I was pregnant with my first child,” Mrs. Burkett said. “I have a dear friend whose daughter has CF, and my heart went out to her as they battled the disease. As a mother, I would do anything for my children, but with CF, it takes more than just a mother’s love; it takes endless hours of research and the support of others to make a difference. I invite everyone to join me at the Sixty-Five Roses Gala as we help in the effort to find a cure for CF.”

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Avoid scammers during spring weather repairs April showers bring May flowers, as the saying goes, but they can also bring other things much less pleasant. Also out in full force this time of year are storm chasers. Storm chasers are unscrupulous contractors and outright scam artists looking to take advantage of people affected by storms. They peddle dubious deals which may cost homeowners thousands of dollars and create serious headaches. BBB recommends doing your research to avoid being taken advantage of by untrustworthy home contractors. Consumers are often so desperate to get repairs completed they fail to do the proper research on the company they hire. Failing to do so, however, could cause both your home and wallet to take a serious beating. The BBB offers tips to protect consumers from being taken in by a storm chaser: n Avoid letting your emotions get the better of you. One common practice employed by scam artists is to use fear tactics to cause you to make a hasty decision. Although you may be anxious to get things back to normal, don’t be pressured into making an immediate decision with a long-term impact. Be proactive in selecting a business and not re-active to sales solicitations. n Check with BBB. Go to bbb.org to check out a company’s track record and customer reviews. If there is no record of that company, or if the company has a poor track record when it comes to customer satisfaction, use caution. n Get at least three quotes. There’s no way to know if the price you’re being charged is fair unless you have other bids for the same job. It isn’t wise to go with a company just because they’re the one on your doorstep. n Don’t pay in advance. Reputable companies will ei-

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ther ask you to make two or three payments. Storm chasers demand payment up front because they have no intention of finishing the work, or even starting it in many cases. n Watch out for high pressure sales tactics. Reputable companies will allow you to take time to make your final decision. Storm chasers use high pressure sales tactics like saying you have to agree on the spot to lock in a certain price. n Look for local companies. Make sure the contractor has appropriate identification that tells you it’s a legitimate company versus a fly-bynight operator. Things such as permanent lettering on trucks, uniforms, printed invoice and estimate sheets, business cards, physical addresses, land line phones, etc. are all signs of an established business. You can find reputable, local businesses at bbb.org/east-texas. n Get everything in writing. Read the contract, make sure all verbal agreements have been included, and never sign a contract that has blank spaces. Make sure all of your questions have been answered. Victims of severe storm damage should never feel forced to make a hasty decision or to choose an unknown contractor. Start with companies you can trust by going to www.bbb.org. To report fraudulent activity or unscrupulous business practices, call the BBB Hotline: 903-581-8373.

Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Mrs. Burkett moved to Tyler as a child and has called Tyler home ever since. She and her husband, Bryan, have been married for ten years and are the parents of Ellery, age 3, and Hampton, age 10 months. Mrs. Burkett is the owner of Mary V’s By Shelby, an upscale ladies boutique located in Tyler. She is an active member of the Junior League of Tyler, Inc., and the Burketts are members of Green Acres Baptist Church.

“I believe we are each put on Earth for a greater cause. For me, I’m here to show the love of Christ to those around me, and I want my children to see the love of Christ in me. I enjoy helping others and seeing a difference being made. Tyler is a caring and generous community, and I’m proud to call it home.” – Shelby Burkett For tickets to the Sixty-Five Roses Gala or for more information, please call the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 903-944-7931, or visit www.cff.org/chapters/tyler.

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20 years later: Oklahoma City victims try to move on OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) —

The Oklahoma City bombing thrust Diane Koch into the life of a crime victim’s advocate for 13 years, until she realized she had to leave the state to start a new chapter of life. Bud Welch said his ability to eventually forgive enabled him to survive emotionally after the death of his daughter. For Jannie Coverdale, though, there’s “no such thing” as moving on, even after two decades. All three lost loved ones 20 years ago Sunday, when Timothy McVeigh blew up the Oklahoma City federal building with a rental truck laden with explosives. However, all three took different paths as they tried to come to grips with a pain that never fully heals. Koch initially sought justice for her husband and the 167 other people killed in the attack, eventually becoming an advocate for victims of all crimes in a role at the Oklahoma attorney general’s office. “It was my life for 13 years,” Koch said. “I just had a heart for those who have been hurt by crime — and still do.”

GOP White House hopefuls bicker over America’s role NASHUA, N.H. (AP) —

Rand Paul lashed out Saturday at military hawks in the Republican Party in a clash over foreign policy dividing the packed GOP presidential field. Paul, a first-term senator f r o m Kentucky who favors a smaller U.S. footprint in PAUL the world, said that some of his Republican colleagues would do more harm in international affairs than would leading Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton. “The other Republicans will criticize the president and Hillary Clinton for their foreign policy, but they would just have done the same thing — just 10 times over,” Paul said on the closing day of a New Hampshire GOP conference that brought about 20 presidential prospects to the first-in-the-nation primary state. “There’s a group of folks in our party who would have troops in six countries right now, maybe more,” Paul said. Foreign policy looms large in the presidential race as the U.S. struggles to resolve diplomatic and military conflicts across the globe. The GOP presidential class regularly rails against President Barack Obama’s leadership on the world stage, yet some would-be contenders have yet to articulate their own positions, while others offered sharply different visions. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose brother, President George W. Bush, authorized the 2003 invasion of Iraq, declined to say whether he would have done anything different then. Yet Jeb Bush acknowledged a shift in his party against new military action abroad. “Our enemies need to fear us, a little bit, just enough for them to deter the actions that create insecurity,” Bush said earlier in the conference. He said restoring alliances “that will create less likelihood of America’s boots on the ground has to be the priority, the first priority of the next president.” The GOP’s hawks were well represented at the event, led by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and several lesserknown White House prospects. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham addressed the question of putting U.S. troops directly in the battle against the Islamic State group militants by saying there is only one way to defeat the militants: “You go over there and you fight them so they don’t come here.” Texas Sen. Ted Cruz suggested an aggressive approach as well. “The way to defeat ISIS is a simple and clear military objective,” he said. “We will destroy them.”

But the intensity she threw at her job prevented her from letting go of the trauma of April 19, 1995. “The first few years, I couldn’t see beauty anywhere,” she said. “You can’t even see sunshine. You’re blinded to anything positive, it seems like.” McVeigh and Terry Nichols were convicted of conspiring to detonate a truck filled with more than two tons of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil out-

side the Oklahoma City federal building and of the deaths of eight federal law enforcement officers, including Koch’s husband, Secret Service agent Don Leonard. McVeigh was eventually executed and Nichols will spend the rest of his life in prison. For Koch, now 68, remarried and living in another state, moving on meant moving away. “Peace was such a hard thing to access for so many years. It’s a wonderful thing to

access now,” she said. “You can let go of it being the controlling thing in your life every day. There is life beyond April 19th, not that April 19th goes away. It’s still a part of each and every one of us. But you can focus on other things and have a wonderful life.” Welch’s slain daughter, Julie Marie Welch, was a 23year-old Spanish-language translator for the Social Security Administration. He said his emotional journey has al-

lowed him to become a resource for the families of other victims of terrorism, including relatives of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. “I think me traveling and speaking has helped me a lot with my healing process,” said Welch, 75. “I’ve had many of them come up to me and say: ‘How do I get where you are?’ I say, ‘I’ve had more time than you have.’ It takes time to go through a process. It takes a lot longer for some than others.”

Initially filled with rage over the murder of his daughter, Welch said he forgave McVeigh and Nichols in 2000. “When you’re able to finally forgive, it releases you. It has nothing to do with the perpetrator of the crime. It has to do with you,” said Welch, who has become an outspoken critic of the death penalty. “Killing someone else is not part of the healing process,” Welch said.

10 WAYS YOU CAN BEAT BACK PAIN If you are experiencing your first really bad bout of back pain, you’re not only uncomfortable, but you may be panicking a little. My first piece of advice is, relax.

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aybe you bent the wrong way, spent too much time with poor posture, or lifted something heavy. About one in four Americans say they've had a recent bout of low back pain, and almost everyone can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lives. You may be asking yourself what is happening, or what if it never goes away? Low back pain is very common, and 95% of the time, it’s considered acute pain, and it goes away within 6 weeks with some of the treatments discussed below. If your pain has persisted for 6 to 12 weeks, you are experiencing chronic back pain. You may also be experiencing severe pain that requires immediate help. If you are experiencing chronic or severe pain, skip the tips to manage acute pain and go straight to the section on managing chronic pain as you are likely suffering from a serious ailment that needs immediate medical attention.

Managing Acute and Mild Pain

The Cause of Most Pain

Here are nine ways to manage your acute and mild back pain:

As your disc compresses, degenerates, or is injured, your disc can start bulging from the pressure of the spine. Your disc actually gets weaker and weaker until it eventually collapses. Spinal degeneration usually begins with a vertebra that is out of alignment. Some subluxations may take years before the pain manifests itself. The surfaces of the vertebrae can become rough and uneven, eventually causing the discs to compress and lose fluid along with their cushions. The nerves become irritated and send pain signals, which becomes chronic, causing most back pain, neck pain, Sciatica and Neuropathy. In order to fix this, you have to reverse the subluxation process. If you can stop the degeneration and even correct some of it, your pain will be reduced and your body can being begin the process of healing itself like it was designed to do!

Use Ice. Ice is much better than heat because heat can create additional inflammation. It’s best to ice your back within the first 24 to 48 hours after an injury or onset of pain for maximum reduction in inflammation. Keep Moving. Your body is designed to move and heal itself. Keep doing your daily activities, just don’t overdo it. Get Strong. The issues that cause chronic low back pain typically stem from a lack of strength in your core. Strength in your core helps you maintain the proper posture and alignment of your spine. Having strong hip, back, and abdominal muscles gives you more stability and support. Stretch. Don’t sit in your chair slumped all day. Get up at least every 30 minutes and stretch and walk. People find relief from their pain by doing regular stretching, walking, and even yoga. Focus on Your Posture. Make sure you are not slumping as this makes it harder for your back to support your weight. Use ergonomic furniture or a back support when sitting. Use Orthotics. Custom foot orthotics can adjust the alignment in your hips and back. The cause of most chronic pain has to do with misalignment and bio-mechanical issues in your legs, pelvis, hips, and spine. (We provide FootLevelers custom orthotics at Renuva. Be sure to call us if you are interested in orthotics). Stop Smoking. Smoking can increase your risk for osteoporosis and other bone problems. Osteoporosis can in turn lead to compression fractures of the spine. Watch Your Weight. Being overweight puts excess stress on your spine and leads to misalignment of the spine and bio-mechanical issues that result in chronic pain. Try an Over-the-Counter Anti-Inflammatory Pain Reliever. Anti-inflammatory pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen help with acute pain management. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about any interactions over-the-counter pain relievers may have with other medications you are taking or problems that may be caused from your prior medical history.

At Renuva, we are in the business of life transformation. We don’t just want to treat your pain, we want to help you get your life back. The only way to find out if CoreCare will work for you is to schedule an appointment. We make scheduling an appointment easy! Simply call the number below. You will be greeted by one of our staff who can find next friendly schedulers who canthe find theappointment next appointment that works best for your schedule. I will go through specifically the cause of your problem and see if our CoreCare treatment program can help you for only $39. If it won’t help you, I promise to tell you so. Our examination process seeks to identify the exact cause of your pain before giving you a treatment recommendation. In fact, we hear from our patients that we are the only place where the doctor has taken the time and effort to truly explain the cause of their pain. What does this offer include? Everything we normally do in our CoreCare Evaluation: An in-depth consultation about your health and well-being where I will listen...really listen...to the details of your case. A complete neuromuscular evaluation and x-rays, if needed (NOTE: These would normally cost you at least $100). A full evaluation to determine if a spinal problem is contributing to your pain or symptoms. A thorough analysis of our findings so we can start mapping out your treatment plan. You’ll get to see everything first hand and find out if this amazing treatment will be your pain solution, like it has been for so many other patients. Plus two treatments to see if we can help!

The Solution: CoreCare And that’s what we do at Renuva Back and Pain Centers. We help you resolve your pain without surgery or medications and help your body heal itself. In order to treat the cause of pain and reverse the process of spinal degeneration, we have very specific phases of treatment we walk our patients through in order to truly treat the cause of pain and get them back to living their life. Our goal with each patient is to correct their problem and promote healing, not to simply mask the pain. We coined the term CoreCare to describe our proprietary treatment. CoreCare is a first of its kind comprehensive, non-surgical and drug-free approach to treating spine related pain with the combination of FDA approved leading-edge technology and proven therapies that deliver pain relief. With over a 95% success rate with our patients, Renuva offers a predictable solution to chronic pain.

This is normally $257 that we are offering to you for only $39. Don’t you owe it to yourself to see if CoreCare will work for you? 903-944-7951 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm Call 903-484-4126 Monday through Friday to schedule your appointment.

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Chronic and Severe Pain

1. Treat the source of the pain to achieve relief as fast as possible. Treating the source of pain involves restoring the space between discs, reversing the process of degeneration, restoring the natural curvature of your back and neck, removing pressure on the nerves, and reducing inflammation.

If your back pain is severe, has persisted for 6 to 12 weeks or longer, or hurts even while you’re at rest, you are experiencing chronic back pain. Chronic and severe pain is likely being caused by biomechanical issues in your body that need to be corrected before the pain gets worse. Masking the pain leads to additional injury and could make your pain worse.

2. Improve structure and strength. CoreCare improves the structure of your spine and muscle strength to fight against and prevent degenerative related conditions that cause pain. This involves increasing the range of motion in the spine, strengthening the muscles in your core, and improving your posture long-term.

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6. Use Orthotics

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Call 29th Callby byJanuary April 23rd I had been seeing the Renuva ad for quite some time and I like what it said so I decided to call and make an appointment, I was hesitant at first, I was having sciatic nerve pain and my hip felt broken, I had a lot of pain so I came in for the evaluation, I liked the treatment so I continued with care. It did wonders for me. I can now do so much for myself I couldn’t do before, I can put my socks and shoes on, I can do my own house work, etc. I am overall very pleased with Dr. Jones and the whole Renuva staff. -Wilma G.

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Last 2 Doolittle Raiders give congressional medal to Ohio museum

AP CINCINNATI (AP) — The RETIRED LT. last two “Doolittle Tokyo COL. RICHARD Raiders” presented the “DICK” E. COLE, group’s Congressional Gold front left, pres Medal for permanent display ents the Congres at a the National Museum of sional Gold Medal the U.S. Air Force on Saturto the Doolittle day, 73 years to the day after Tokyo Raiders to their daring bombing attack retired Lt. Gen. on Japan rallied Americans John “Jack” Hud in World War II. son, Director of Retired Lt. Col. Richard the National Mu “Dick” Cole, age 99, gave the seum of the medal to the museum’s direcUnited States Air tor in a ceremony at the muForce Saturday at seum near Dayton attended WrightPatterson by military and political offiAir Force Base. cials and relatives of the original 80 Raiders. The medal, awarded by Congress earlier in the week, arrived in a cer- our Congressional Gold son, who we trust will reemonial B-25 flight. Medal to (museum director spectfully guard it and have it “We proudly hand over retired Lt. Gen.) Jack Hud- securely displayed ... for the

world to see and appreciate,” Cole said. Cole, a Dayton native, was mission leader James “Jimmy” Doolittle’s co-pilot for the B-25 bombers’ attack that stunned Japan and lifted American spirits less than five months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Retired Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, 93, came from Missoula, Montana, for the event, and said the medal was for all 80. Cole came from Comfort, Texas. Cole recalled wryly Saturday that on the evening of April 18, 1942, Thatcher was on beach in China helping save his crew after a crashlanding, “And I was hanging in my parachute in a tree.”

Cole flew with Doolittle in plane No. 1 of the 16 launched from an aircraft carrier. Thatcher was engineer-gunner aboard the 7th plane, nicknamed “The Ruptured Duck,” whose crew’s crash-landing and evasion of Japanese troops in China was depicted in the movie “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo.” Thatcher, who was played by Robert Walker in the movie while Spencer Tracy portrayed Doolittle, chuckled as he recounted how the Raiders had given little thought at the time of the raid about earning a place in history. “We figured it was just another bombing mission,” he

said in a recent phone interview from his home. In the years afterward, though, he said, they realized: “It was an important event in World War II.” Three Raiders have died since their 70th anniversary reunion at the museum in Ohio, two of them this year. The latest to fall was Lt. Col. Robert Hite, who died March 29 at age 95 at a Nashville, Tennessee, nursing facility. Hite was also the last of the eight Raiders who were captured by Japanese soldiers. Three were executed and a fourth died in captivity. Three other Raiders were killed soon after the bombing run, as most crashlanded or had to bail out.

Storms cause flight delays, power failures

HOUSTON (AP) — Storms packing winds approaching 90 mph swept across parts of Texas and Oklahoma, causing widespread power outages in the Dallas area — including at a professional soccer game. FC Dallas tweeted that its game against Toronto was being delayed Saturday night because the storm had knocked out half the lights at Toyota Stadium. The Dallas Morning News reported the storm also delayed the Academy of Country Music’s Party for a Cause festival in Arlington. All flights at Dallas Love Field were halted until the storm passed. Oncor spokesman Kris Spears tells the Morning News tens of thousands of power outages were reported across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There were reports of quarter-sized hail Saturday afternoon from central Nebraska through the plains of western Oklahoma and into Texas.

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For two decades, Tony and Kim Busby have worked together in the pest control business This is our story: My wife Kim and I own Rid-X Termite & Pest Control. I was born in Fort Worth, but moved around a lot as a child. Kim grew up in Texarkana. Her grandfather worked for International Exterminators, beginning in 1943, and her father began Pillow Termite & Pest Control in 1958. We met through mutual friends in 1984. I fell in love at first sight, and begged a mutual friend to help me get a date. She didn't, so I chased her into ’85. We married in 1986. We moved to Longview in 1987, where both of our children were born, Chasity and Kiefer. Kim’s parents asked us to move back to Texarkana, and I began working for the family pest control business. I earned my pest control license in 1988 and began working in the field in 1993, while Kim worked in the office. In 2000, Kim and I, along with Kim’s two brothers, bought Pillow Termite, which we sold in 2007. In 2005, we bought Rid-X in Tyler. We also started a Rid-X Termite & Pest Control business in Texarkana and ran it until we moved to Tyler. We have sold the Texarkana business to focus on the business here. Rid-X was started in Longview in the 1980’s and had branches added in Tyler and Gilmer. The businesses in Longview and Gilmer are individually owned. Kim and I love working together and are around each other 24 hours a day – at work and home. We are best friends, I wouldn’t trade Kim as a worker for anyone I’ve ever met. Kim crawls under houses with me, and can deal with most of the creepy stuff, but when she sees a snake skin, she turns the job over to me. I’ve done it for so long, I don’t even think about snakes, rodents, spiders or other things you might have nightmares about . SOLVING PROBLEMS This is our busy season. Termites are swarming everywhere…Termites live under every inch of ground you walk on. Termites cause more damage every year than floods, tornadoes and hurricanes combined. I have seen a house that had to have nearly all of its walls completely rebuilt, which was about $40,000 in damage. Colonies that are big enough to attack properties range in size from 10,000 to 500,000 termites. They can attack brick homes on concrete pads because they still contain wood. Even in metal buildings, with metal studs on concrete, termites will climb the walls to get to the paper in books on a shelf, they will eat cardboard or anything else made of paper or wood. When temperatures start reaching 70 degrees in the spring, people discover they have termites when they swarm out of their walls by the thousands. The most physical thing we do is treating for termites.

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Two vying for spot on Tyler ISD board

Martinez cares about local education BY BETTY WATERS blw@tylerpaper.com

Tyler ISD District 5 trustee candidate Aaron Martinez said he is a concerned parent who cares about education and that his background and experience would help solidify a portion of the school board and community. Martinez, 40, grounds manager for Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics who has lived in Tyler almost seven years, said he feels strongly that a parent of children in school should represent District 5. He has two boys attending Andy Woods Elementary School. “There’s a huge investment by someone who drops their kid off every day and picks them up and trusts that the education they are getting is up to what you think is standard,” Martinez said during a Tyler Morning

Telegraph editorial board meeting. Martinez said he cares about the education of not only his own children, who he said were a motivating factor in his running for election, but for the children they are in A. MARTINEZ school with every day. He said he volunteers in the classroom and PTA. “I wanted to do my part for the community,” he said. Martinez has a bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Texas A&M University. His experience in operating a department and achieving goals within that department MARTINEZ

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Incumbent Smith wants to give back BY BETTY WATERS blw@tylerpaper.com

Barbara Smith, the Tyler ISD District 5 incumbent seeking re-election, said she wants to bring academic excellence back into classrooms and ensure children attain the best education possible to prepare them for the future. A Tyler resident for 31 years, Mrs. Smith, 66, a former educator who has seven children and nine great grandchildren, 10 of whom attended or currently attend Tyler ISD schools. She said she can be influential in helping the district’s 18,000 students “dream big and look outside the box like I did for my children.” She noted one of her children is a U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., one is an attorney in Midland, one is a medical doctor at Sloan Kettering, two are in public health

and one has a business in Austin. “My philosophy with Tyler ISD is to think big and dream big, and (we) can do and accomplish anything,” Mrs. Smith told the Tyler Morning Telegraph editorial B. SMITH board. “One of the reasons I am running for the school board is because I appreciate what Tyler ISD did for my kids, and I want to put back into the school system.” Six of her children graduated from Tyler ISD and one from T.K. Gorman High School, she said. Mrs. Smith is a graduate of New York SMITH

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ROSE CITY EVENTS | PRAISE FEST

Jacksonville to relocate its city hall

Praise in the Plaza

BY APRIL BARBE

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The Jacksonville City Council announced that City Hall will soon have a new home. The council recently approved purchasing the former Oncor building on U.S. Highway 79 near Larissa and Ragsdale streets, to house city offices. “It’s been a long time coming, and we really needed it and to have a place to put our best foot forward and have a city hall we can be proud of,” Mo Raissi, Jacksonville city manager, said. The city purchased the building and parking lot for $125,000. Raissi said the existing building will be used for the utilities department, because it has a drive-through. Another building will be constructed next to the former Oncor building to house city staff, the municipal court offices and council chambers, Raissi said. Raissi added that no bond money or loans were used to purchase the building. “We’ve been saving money, so we will not be using any bond money or borrowing, because we have been very good custodians of our public funds,” Raissi said.

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Family vacations are not for the faint of heart

Vacations are not for the faint of heart. Anyone who has ever taken children on a trip across country in an automobile knows exactly what I’m talking about. Planes have certainly helped when it comes to travel, but it wasn’t always so easy. Before air travel was common for the masses, when the school year would end, American families would cram as much luggage and as many people as possible into a station wagon and head out JOHN MOORE Guest Columnist on that summer’s adventure. As screaming kids hung out of the open back window, dads all over this great land would slide behind the wheel, fire up the Ford Country Squire or Chevrolet Caprice, and hit the road. Seat belts weren’t given much thought back then. We didn’t have a Ford or a Chevy station wagon, but we did have a Buick that was long enough that you almost needed an airport tarmac to turn it around. I can remember standing on the hump in the floor between the back and front seat, or lying over the shelf under the back glass behind the seat and staring at the clouds as we rolled down the road on our way to that year’s destination. Shortly after Disney World opened in Florida, eight of us, four adults and four kids, wedged into the Electra 225 Limited and headed for the Sunshine State. I can remember MOORE

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DAVID GISH RIGHT, OF TYLER, KEEPS UP A CONSTANT stream of conversation as he makes balloon hats for children during the inaugural Multicultural Praise Fest on Saturday at the T.B. Butler Fountain Plaza in downtown Tyler. The event, hosted by Em powerment Church of Tyler, featured music, food and activities for the community.

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THE REV. ANDY FAUSS, PASTOR of The Vineyard Church in Tyler, and Alex Lowery pray during a performance by the Praise Team of Bethesda Church in Lindale.

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ABOVE, EMMY DAVALA, 2, of Tyler, tells someone to be quiet for the prayer at a story telling booth Saturday during the inaugural Multicultural Praise Fest at T.B. Butler Fountain Plaza in downtown Tyler. Left, Alexander Ramirez, 5 left, Armando Ramirez Jr., 8, and their father Armando Ramirez Sr., all of Hous ton, listen to Bible stories told by Rebecca Sorge, right from the Child Evangelism Fel lowship in Tyler on Saturday.

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THIS REGAL GUY IS SCOUT, a 2yearold male German shepherd that is available for adop tion at Pets Fur People in Tyler. Scout is a big boy  he weighs 85 pounds and because of his size, would be best suited for a household with older children. He has been neutered and is current on starting vacci nations, including rabies. Scout has been mi crochipped for identifica tion purposes and, when he is adopted, will re ceive a gift of 30 days of free pet health insur ance. For more informa tion on adopting Scout, call 9035972471 or check the Pets Fur Peo ple website, petsfurpeo ple.org. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Satur day  closed for lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. Pets Fur Peo ple is a selectiveadmis sion, nokill sanctuary.

Monday The Green Zone: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 512 W. Charnwood St. “A Place Dedicated to Vets Helping Vets” Vet to Vet Peer Support one on one. Information: 903- 593-8965. Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Story Room, 201 S. College Ave. Leeme un Cuento/Read to Me. Story time for families in Spanish. Program is directed toward children ages 3 through 6 years of age, but all ages welcome. Free, no registration is required. Information: 903-593-7323, web: TylerLibrary.com or email programs@tylertexas.com.

have their front teeth filed, as Dear Heloise: I enjoy all these teeth grow all the time! of your hints. Occasionally, They are like human fingeryou mention adopting dogs nails. That’s why they chew, to and cats from local animal keep the teeth sort of ground shelters. In addition, however, down. Rather like us, with filshelters also care for rabbits. ing our nails. They make wonderful pets. I Rabbits can develop health hope you spread the word! — HELOISE issues (from chewing), so they Barbara W., Arlington, Virginia. Hints From Heloise should be groomed and Happy to hop, hop, hop and brushed often. Like cats, they spread the word. A rescued tend to ingest their hair when rabbit can make a very charming, loving, fun and entertaining pet. Rab- preening! Rabbits and pet dogs and cats can get bits are not dumb bunnies (on the contrary — they are pretty darn smart!), and they along, but you must introduce them to each just want to be part of the family. However, other slowly. Do find a veterinarian who they do need some special care, much dif- treats rabbits before you make one a family ferent from a dog, cat or bird. Here is a pet. Do your homework and research first. The website www.rabbit.org is the place to quick overview to consider: Your rabbit does need access to a few start. — Hopalong Heloise P.S.: Share your bunny hints and photos. things all the time. Of course, fresh food, water and litter box are the basics. They I’ll print as many as possible. need hay to chew and a safe place to play. Think rabbit “playpen” so they are safe and SAVE MONEY Dear Heloise: There are “55 Alive” (drithe house is safe, too. Rabbits chew and chew — it’s their na- ving) courses that provide an insurance disture — so you must bunny-proof wherever count. These are valuable for several you let them roam. Electric cords are the reasons, including reminding people that first priority to cover up, then drapery, they are operating a dangerous machine. — throw rugs, furniture, etc. Some need to Jim H., Fountain Valley, California.

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GOGUIDE Today Holocaust Memorial Program: 2 p.m., Congregation Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 3501 S. Donnybrook Ave. Program: “An Interfaith Remembrance.” Information: 903-561-4284 or 903-561-6274. American Iris Society: 3 p.m., Purple Pig Restaurant, 19785 Frankston Highway, Flint. Organization of a new chartered society in East Texas. Information: 432-413-9978. COSA: 6 p.m., A 12-step fellowship for people whose lives have been affected by another person’s compulsive sexual behavior. For meeting location go to cosatyler@gmail.com. Correspondence is confidential. Clutterer’s Anonymous 12Steps: 6:30 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 4900 Kinsey Drive. Information: 903-262-7446 or bomo54@yahoo.com.

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Meals On Wheels: 11 a.m., Bobby and Acker Hanks Senior Citizen Center, 118 Rail Road Ave., Whitehouse. Lunch served Monday through Thursday. Reservations, call Carol the day before at 903-839-6958. Meals On Wheels: 11 a.m., University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Lunch served Monday through Thursday. Reservations, call Larry the day before, 903-530-5794. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group: Noon, Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care, 2651 Elkton Trail. Open to all caregivers and loved ones of those with Alzheimer’s or other memory disorder. Lunch provided, RSVP to Jessica Byrd, 903-747-3927. South Tyler Rotary Club: Noon, First Christian Church, 4202 S. Broadway Ave. Speaker: Allen Haynes. Lunch $10. Information: 903-5210126 or email kimberly.ashley@uthct.edu. YMCA of Tyler: 5:20 p.m., 225 S. Vine Ave. Aquacise. Information: 903593-7327 Storytime & Craft: 6 p.m., Bullard Community Library, 211 W. Main St., Bullard. Game Night! mah jongg. Information: 903-894-6125. Compassionate Friends of Tyler: 6:30 p.m., 1901 Rickety Lane, Suite 202. Assists families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age. For information: call 903-258-2547; TylerTCF.org or info@TylerTC F.org or P.O. Box 9714, Tyler, 75711. Meets every third Monday

Meet Kathy Parker, Cumberland Academy High School’s New Principal, on May 7, 2015 from 6-7pm. We are also accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year, 9th Grade only. We will open and begin operations in August 2015. If interested apply online at www.cumberlandacademy.com under the High School webpage. Cumberland Academy High School Tyler, Texas

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Kilgore family adopts ‘Baby Moses’ after caring for infant BY JAMES DRAPER Tribune News Service

Just days after a “Baby Moses” was dropped off at a Safe Haven, Kilgore Fire Station No. 2, the newborn was put into the care of an East Texas family. Just shy of 10 months later, as of Monday, the child’s temporary moniker is gone: he has a new name and a forever home with the parents who took him in last June and older siblings who have watched him grow into a chubby cherub. Flanked by his honorary aunt and uncles from the Kilgore Fire Department, the officially adopted tot was the center of many pictures in

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Judge Chad W. Dean’s Rusk County Courtroom. There were lots of smiles, Kristi Simpson said, and some happy tears as well. Simpson, administrative assistant for KFD, was behind her camera much of the morning documenting the day. Most of those photos cannot be shared, nor can the details of the Safe Haven child’s new identity. “They want people to know that he’s safe and happy and well-loved,” Simpson said. “The whole thing was sweet.” After the boy’s birth mother dropped him off anonymously — an often life-saving decision covered by Texas’ so-called “Baby Moses Law” — firefight-

We were stuck with each other and nothing to do. I still marvel at how four adults and four kids got out of that roadside motel alive after two days of being cooped up there with each other. Finally, we arrived at Disney World. I’d waited months to ride the 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea ride. As a matter of fact, I’d told every person I knew, and some I didn’t know, that I was going to ride this ride. It’s all I ate, slept and breathed for months. I’d badgered my parents about it for so long that when we walked into the park, they made haste and took me straight to this ride. “Closed For Maintenance”, said the sign. We’d gone all the way to Disney World and the 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea ride wasn’t open. I was crushed. I whined all the way back to Arkansas. I’m lucky that my dad didn’t leave me at a Stuckey’s in Mobile. I got my comeuppance later though, after I had kids. I endured camping trips that were filled with rain, ticks and mosquitoes, and road trips similar to the Disney excursion. So, to all of you who are about to embark with a carload of kids, I bid you adieu. My kids are grown. I’ll be sitting in my La-Z-Boy watching “Home Alone.”

ers Roger Crues, Corinne Moore and Kacy Moore contacted authorities and transported the newborn to Good Shepherd Medical Center’s Kilgore facility that Saturday morning in late-June. Staff members at the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services gave the baby his first name and

the courthouse, officially joining the young, happy family. “Family was there, friends, grandparents — it was such a sweet experience. They had to promise to treat him like he was their very own inheritance,” Simpson said. “This is the family he was placed in the day after he was dropped off. They had him the whole time.”

arranged his caregivers. Every state has a Safe Haven Infant Protection Law; in Texas it permits a mother to turn over an unharmed infant (as old as 60 days) at a designated site with no risk of being prosecuted. He was rosy-cheeked in Simpson’s pictures from Monday’s adoption celebration at

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DEATHS EDITOR’S NOTE — Pending notices will run each day until services are set and information is complete, at which time they will appear one time in the funerals column.

RICHARD H. BIELITZ, 90, Hideaway, died April 12. CaudleRutledge Funeral Directors, Lindale. RAYMOND M. BOLSENGA, 92, Tyler, died April 16. GrubbsLoyd Funeral Home, Gilmer. LEO BRADSHAW, 67, Whitehouse, died April 12. BorenConner Funeral Home, Bullard. BRANDON CLINTON, 30, Lindale, died April 13. Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Lindale. DESSIE DANIELS DIXON, 92, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, formerly of Kilgore, died April 6. Cunningham Funeral Home, Kilgore. NOEL KEITH FRANKS, 43, Rusk, died April 17. Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. MARY ANN GUOKAS, 75, Tyler, died April 18. Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors, Tyler. JESSIE RAMONA JOHNSTON, 81, Hawkins, died April 14. Croley Funeral Home, Hawkins. DOROTHY “DOTTIE” LOUISE WATSON PARKER, 72, Tyler, died April 12. ALAN LEE SANDENO, 68, Chandler, died April 4. Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors, Tyler. TJ SEARGEANT, 86, Winnsboro, died April 5. Beaty Funeral Home, Winnsboro. JERRY RALPH SKAGGS, 70, Brownsboro, died April 17. Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Directors, Tyler. Visitation 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at funeral home. DON STEVENSON, 71, Flint, died April 4. Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tyler. VERA TAYLOR, Tyler, died April 13. Brooks-Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors, Tyler. CASH WILEY, 43, Wills Point, died April 5. Hilliard Funeral Home, Van. CALLIE MA WOODS, 90, Tyler, died April 15. Brooks-Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors, Tyler. VIVIAN D. WRIGHT, 75, Tyler, died April 17. Community Funeral Home of Tyler.

FUNERALS TODAY ARA JANE BROWN, 103, Alba; 2 p.m. at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba. RUNETTE FITZGERALD, 90, Big Sandy; graveside 3 p.m. in Hoover Cemetery (Croley Funeral Home, Gilmer).

FUNERALS TOMORROW DOROTHY CUNNINGHAM LAMBERTH, 99, Tyler; visitation 5-7 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tyler. MILDRED MOTT, 88, Wills Point; 10 a.m. at Allan Fuller Funeral Home, Wills Point. Visitation 5-8 p.m. today at funeral home. VIRGIL LEE SHACKLETT, 83, Lindale; graveside 10 a.m. in Lindale City Cemetery (Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Lindale). Visitation 6-8 p.m. today at funeral home.

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Daniel Joseph Demmer, beloved by all who knew him, went to his heavenly home on April 13, 2015. Danny was born in Tyler on Aug. 23, 1952. Graduating from Robert E Lee, he received his business degree from U.T. Arlington in 1975. He was pre- DEMMER ceded in death by his parents, Nadine Mullins Demmer and Joe Demmer. He is survived by his precious wife, Ann; his sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Davis Grant; his nephew, Dave Grant; his niece, Jenny Grant Lester, her husband, Paul Lester, and great-niece, Lilly Jane Lester. Dan grew up on his family’s Camp Tejas property at old Lake Tyler with a true love of the outdoors and respect for nature. Hunting and fishing with a few close friends were some of his happiest times. With his dad as his instructor, Dan got his pilot’s license and flying became another highlight of his life. Living in Greece, he worked in the oil industry in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East. Returning to the U.S. in 1981, Dan continued in Colorado, Wyoming and California, where he met his true love, Ann, before returning to Texas in 2000. Ann was the best thing that ever happened to him. Her joyfulness was the perfect balance to his melancholy personality. She was the love of his life and they were truly soul mates. He was the sweetest, most gentle and kind hearted soul I’ve ever known. What a blessing to have Danny Demmer for my baby brother. This deepest pain of my life is bearable only because I know he finally has peace, is with Jesus, and is back in the arms of our adored Honeymom. As per Dan’s wishes, there is no service, only a private family memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Texas Wildlife Association, 660 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, 78218.

Tommy Lee Bennett, age 81, of Longview, passed away April 17, 2015, at The Hamptons at Pine Forest Assisted Living in Tyler. He was born to George and Virgie Bennett July 13, 1933, in the oil fields of New London where he was raised. Tommy always had a Godgiven talent for woodcarving. Even at a young age he enjoyed making items in wood shop. He also enjoyed playing football and later working in the oil field as a roustabout. Tommy graduated from London High School in 1951 and then later attended Kilgore College in the machinist program. He worked for Axelson/Halliburton in Longview retiring after 45 years of service as a machinist foreman. He and his wife opened Bennett Bronze & Gallery in Longview where he became well known for his artistic ability. Tommy’s mediums were mainly of wildlife animals, Indian culture and oilfield sculptures. Those left to cherish Tommy’s memory is his daughter, Shelley Ray Turner and her husband Fred, of Tyler; grandson, David Knight and his wife Evonne, of Longview; a younger brother, Don Carl Bennett, of Bossier City, Louisiana. Tommy’s parents, his older brother, Bob Gene Bennett; and his wife, Gerry Hammons Bennett preceded him in passing. Graveside services for Tommy will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2015, in Memory Park in Longview. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at The Hamptons at Pine Forest Assisted Living for all of their love and kindness given to him and the family this past year. In lieu of flowers, suggested donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, Florida, 33131; or a charity of choice.

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Whether their parents still want sex probably isn’t at the top of the minds of most people choose a nursing home for their loved ones. But experts from the Widener Universitybased Sexuality and Aging Consortium say a groundbreaking Iowa court case illustrates why both consumers and long-term care facilities should do more thinking about sex — before they get into trouble. In the Iowa case, Henry Rayhons, a 78year-old former member of the Iowa House of Representatives, is charged with sexual abuse for having sex with his wife of seven years in her nursing home. She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. A doctor at the Garner, Iowa, facility where Donna Rayhons lived, and her two daughters from a previous marriage, concluded that she was too impaired to consent to sex. The case, which is now at trial, raises complex questions about what constitutes consent for a person with dementia and how nursing homes should prepare for the inevitable: People of all ages want and need sexual contact. “Our need for touch is universal, from birth to death,” said Robin Goldberg-Glen, a

social work professor at Widener who is copresident of the consortium. The group, which includes about 40 experts on sexuality and aging from around the country, educates professionals and students in an attempt to reduce discrimination and advocate “for the rights of people in long-term care to have their sexuality respected and their choices respected,” said co-president Melanie Davis, a sexuality educator in Summerville, New Jersey. The consortium is not taking a position on the Rayhons case. It — and the family dynamic behind it — is complicated. Media reports say Rayhons was told that his wife was not capable of consenting to sex. It’s unclear what kind of contact occurred between them while a curtain was pulled between her side of the room and her roommate’s last May. Semen that matched his genetic profile was found on her quilt and sheet. The roommate complained about the noises she heard, but did not describe sounds of a struggle. Figuring out what consent means for someone with dementia is tricky. Responding positively to touch is quite different than deciding whether you want to buy a new car or would rather have chicken than fish for lunch.

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Mildred Hardey Tuel Graveside service for Mildred Hardey Tuel, 94, of Waco, formerly of Gilmer and Tyler, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer. Arrangements are under direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mrs. Tuel passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Frisco. Mrs. Tuel was TUEL born May 30, 1920, in El Campo to Rodney J. and Mary Hornischer Hardey. She was an accomplished seamstress and retired sample maker with R.L. Davis Manufacturing, a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Ann Schalnat and husband Ron, of Frisco; her son, Dr. David Tuel and wife Kay, of Lorena; sister, Bernice Porto; brother, Frank Hardey; six grandchildren, Robert Tate, Adam Tate, Elizabeth Tuel Buice, Jeffrey Tuel, Katherine Tuel and Chrissie Tuel; and five greatgrandchildren, Christopher Tate, Elizabeth Tate, Dylan Tate, Zoe Tate and Norah Buice. Mrs. Tuel was preceded in death by her husband, O’Neal Tuel; parents, Rodney J. and Mary Hardey; brothers, R.J. Hardey Jr. and Al Hardey; and sister, Rose Mary Herrington. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. To view online or to sign the guestbook, go to www.croley fh.net or www.tylerpaper.com.

DOROTHY LAMBERTH Services for Dorothy Cunningham Lamberth, 99, of Tyler, will be on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Wiley officiating. Mrs. Lamberth passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Tyler. Burial will be in Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Lamberth was born on Oct. 1, 1915, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph and Lissie Cunningham. As a young child she moved to the Oak Cliff area in Dallas. As a girl she was active in Camp Fire Girls all the way through high school. Upon graduation from Sunset High School, Dorothy attended Baylor University. While at Baylor she met and later DOROTHY LAMBERTH married Ivey E. Lamberth. The Lamberth family moved in 1951 to Tyler with their two young sons shortly after Medical Center Hospital opened. Throughout her life, Dorothy was a committed Christian and devoted her life to church and mission work. She was an active participant in many mission trips throughout the United States and world and always found joy in sharing God’s love with others. A longtime member of First Baptist Church in Tyler, Mrs. Lamberth served for many years as a Sunday school teacher, various positions within the church, and with the Smith County Baptist Association. She was very active in the Women’s Missionary Union at the local, area and state levels. Additionally she was a devoted Baylor fan and never tired of Baylor activities, especially their sports program, the Armstrong Browning Library and the school of social work. Dorothy was active in several civic organizations in Tyler, the Smith County Medical Auxiliary, and was an avid reader, sports fan, and Bible scholar. Through the years she received numerous commendations for her dedication and support of various Christian activities. Mrs. Lamberth was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lissie Cunningham; brother, Harold Cunningham; husband, Ivey E. Lamberth; son, Wallace Lamberth; grandson, Christopher Lamberth; and daughters-in-law Elizabeth and Linda. She is survived by her son, Norman Lamberth, and grandson, James Lamberth, of Tyler; grandson, John Lamberth and wife Leigh; great-grandson, Connor, of Arlington; granddaughter, Kristin, of Grand Prairie; brother-in-law, Chester Lamberth, of Lake Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Pallbearers will be Dave Bain, Hoyt Berryman, David Couch, John Minton, Tom Henson and Dr. Bret Hendricks. Visitation will be on Monday, April 20, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the mission program at First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 301 W. Ferguson St., Tyler, 75702; or the Endowed Scholarships of School of Social Work at Baylor University, P.O. Box 97026, Waco, 76798. To view online, go to www.tylerpaper.com.

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Globe’s record heat keeps on broiling into this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s been no break from the globe’s record heat — the first three months of 2015 have set new high temperature marks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said last month’s average temperature of 56.4 degrees was the hottest March on record, averaging 1.5 degrees above the average for the 20th century. It broke a record set in 2010. For the first three months of 2015, the globe was 55.6 degrees, breaking the record set in 2002. Records go back to 1880. NOAA climate scientist Jessica Blunden said 2015 probably will break 2014’s hottest year mark if conditions persist. The first three months of 2015 were nearly a tenth of a degree higher than the old record and four-tenths of a degree warmer than January through March of last year, which turned out to be warmest year recorded. Much of the most abnormal heat has been in the Pacific Ocean and places near it. Seven western U.S. states set records for their hottest first three months of the year, while New York and Vermont set records for the coldest

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sion of character building programs such as The Leader in Me to more campuses. Tyler ISD’s new career and technology education center will help students gain a skill and is an asset for the district, Mrs. Smith said. “I believe in mentoring, parents coming together, reaching kids on an individual basis,” Mrs. Smith said. She said she attends every PTA meeting she is invited to and speaks to parents, hears their needs and lets them know she is available. “Every child is entitled to a good education. We have some schools that are not doing well, and I want to be involved in helping them move to the next level,” Mrs. Smith said. One of the keys is parental involvement, Mrs. Smith said. “I’d like to see the parents more involved in the classroom and outside the class-

room and principals involved. We need to make kids be accountable in terms of discipline. We need to inspire kids.” Tyler ISD’s new superintendent also can help move schools to the next level, Mrs. Smith said. Mrs. Smith said she anticipates a bond proposition in two years to fund upgrading the high schools. Right now the district only needs two high schools, she said, but observed that the city is growing and in the future it might consider a third high school. “I’m not a short distance runner. I know there’s much more work to be done, and I believe that I’m the person (to occupy the District 5 seat),” Mrs. Smith said. “I believe we are going to see major changes, especially with me being on the school board.”

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DEAR ANNIE: I have been married to “Tom” for 30 years, and we’ve raised two successful children. Tom is a nice guy, but he is a binge drinker and has been all the years I have known him. I didn’t recognize this as alcoholism until 10 years ago. Tom has been in therapy ever since. It has increased his awareness, but hasn’t stopped the binging. It seems to happen several times a year at social events. He drinks so much that he blacks out, falls, vomits on himself, displays other inappropriate behavior and suffers countless humiliations. As always, Tom is shocked when I tell him what he did the night before and promises never to drink again. Slowly things get better, I forgive him, and then it happens again. This also happens when he goes away with his friends, but I don’t know the details, so there is a trust issue, as well. I have been going to AlAnon for years and am taking great care of myself. But I do feel sad sometimes. Now that the children are grown, I could leave him, but the vows “through sickness and health” stop me. And, of course, many people would be upset, in-

cluding our kids. Any advice? — T. DEAR T.: Worry less about what others will think and more about what you can live with. Is Tom a good candidate for medication to curtail his drinking? Would he be willing to do it? Talk to his doctor. Would it make a bigger impression if you videotaped him when he’s drunk so he could see for himself how he behaves? Do it. Would he cooperate with your setting a time limit on how long he spends at these social events in the hope that you could get him out before it’s too late? (We understand that this would be difficult.) If Tom refuses to do any of these things, or if it makes no difference in his drinking, you need to determine whether it happens often enough that you can no longer tolerate it. You may benefit from some counseling to help you figure it out. DEAR ANNIE: You printed a lot of responses about people whose nickname is “Dick.” But how does one get that out of Richard? — K. IN HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS DEAR K.: It is human nature to shorten names, both when speaking and when writing.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, April 19, 2015: The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-Soso; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ You might want to spend some time reflecting before making a decision. Your thoughts and desires might be different once you are relaxed. Use your instincts with your finances. Take a risk only if you can afford the loss. Tonight: Go along with a loved one’s choices. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ Others can’t seem to stay away from you. Zero in on spending more time with a friend. You could be unusually energetic, which might annoy one of your lazier pals. A loved one is likely to express his or her affection through a delightful gesture. Tonight: All smiles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ You might want to make this a lazy day. You could be so busy that you won’t realize the strain of the hectic pace. Touch base with a dear friend, whom you often confide in. Let go of needing to have your way in a close relationship. Tonight: Be less visible than usual. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★★ You will discover how quickly someone responds to you once you reach out to him or her. You might commit to plans with this person before you know it, even if you live thousands of miles apart. A partner could be controlling. Tonight: Zero in on what you want. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ You must stand up for what you want. A loved one might become much more open than he or she has been in the recent past. Seize this moment to become more closely connected. Approach a difficult issue carefully. You naturally will melt barriers. Tonight: You have reason to smile. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Keep reaching out to a respected friend at a distance. You’ll get past a problem as a result of a conversation. You could be surprised by

how someone chooses to express his or her anger. You even might wonder what is causing this to happen. Tonight: Follow the music. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ One-on-one relating will give you new perspective on a recent issue. Be willing to make an extra effort in a difficult situation. Communication soars, and, as a result, you’ll witness someone’s true feelings emerge. Together you can handle a problem. Tonight: Go for cozy. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★★ Defer to a close loved one. You might not realize how dominant you can be. Be sure to step back and allow others to show off their stuff. A friend will want to invite you out for a meal or a movie, as he or she wants more time with you. Tonight: Go with the program. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Ask yourself why you are so resistant to someone’s inquiries. You know this person cares and wants to help. Making an effort to open up could make a big difference in the outcome. Be aware of your spending, especially if it is causing a problem. Tonight: Out late. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Your ability to shine continues. Once you get rid of the need to have control, you could see your childlike side emerge. When you stop manipulating situations and people, others will sense the change and will come in closer. Tonight: So what if it is Sunday night? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You could see a personal matter differently once you have a conversation with a family member. Others are likely to view this situation in a unique way. A loved one might go out of his or her way to make you happy. Enjoy! Tonight: As you like it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ Communication flourishes, especially with a close relative or neighbor. You could hear so much gossip that you might not be sure exactly what is true. Nevertheless, you still are likely to be amused. Tonight: Chat the night away.

GOREN ON BRIDGE Andrew Robson, a top British player, recently published a bridge tip: “If they preempt and lead their own suit, they have a singleton trump.” This is not a guarantee, of course, but the concept is sound. A hand distributional enough to warrant a pre-emptive bid is likely to contain a singleton. A side-suit singleton would be an attractive lead, so a lead of his own suit suggests that, if the pre-emptor has a singleton, it is in the trump suit. South won the opening diamond lead with the ace and led another diamond, ruffing in dummy with the eight. East had an early decision — overruff or discard? Should he over-ruff, what should he play next? A heart into the acequeen is unthinkable, and a club isnÕt safe, either. Declarer

likely holds the ace and king of clubs, but might not hold the 10. East decided to over-ruff and tried the deceptive tactic of ruffing with the jack and exiting with the queen of trumps, trying to look like a man who started with queenjack-four. This ruse might have succeeded against another declarer, but this particular South had just finished reading Robson’s tip. He captured the queen of spades with dummy’s king and immediately led a trump to his nine! After drawing trumps, South cashed the ace and king of clubs, then continued with the 10 of clubs, conceding a trick to the queen. He eventually discarded a diamond loser on the jack of clubs and claimed 10 tricks. Good job! Good tip!

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Ringo Starr, Stevie Ray Vaughan enter Rock Hall

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is welcoming its newest class, featuring a Beatle, three punks from California and a guitar god from Texas. Ringo Starr, who found unexpected stardom as a frontman after the Beatles broke up, was honored Saturday night as the hall inducted an eclectic group of musicians who have influenced generations. Starr, previously enshrined with the Beatles in 1988, is being inducted along with pop punks Green Day, soul singersongwriter Bill Withers, underground-rock icon Lou Reed, bluesy guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and The “5” Royales.

RINGO STARR AND Barbara Bockman walk the red carpet prior to the 2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Cere mony at Public Hall on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. Adored by fans, Starr was the steady beat behind the world’s most celebrated group and the 74-year-old is

the last of the Beatles to have his work outside the band recognized. Starr is being inducted by Paul McCartney,

whose influence helped get his former drummer enshrined. Starr put out a string of pop hits, including “It Don’t Come Easy,” ‘’Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen.” He may not have had the musical shops or artistry of McCartney or the late John Lennon or George Harrison, but Starr managed to stay in the limelight and still tours with his All-Star Band. McCartney told Rolling Stone magazine that he and Lennon wrote songs that featured Starr to keep their fans happy. “We wrote the line, ‘What would you do if I sang out of tune?’ for him,” McCartney said, referencing the opening line to “With A Little Help From My Friends.” ‘’When you think about it, how many

FIGHTING LIKE BROTHERS When ACM Awards executive producer R.A. Clark said he thought for a second that the production at the AT&T Stadium looked like the MGM

oversight. But the 76-year-old, who walked away from the music industry in the 1980s, is now part of musical royalty with a catalog of timeless songs like “Lean On Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.” Stevie Wonder will induct the 76year-old Withers, who may perform publicly for the first time in decades. Sadly, Vaughan died at the height of his career. Armed with a signature Stratocaster, the Texas bluesman was a dynamo on six strings. Best known for songs like “Pride and Joy” and “Look At Little Sister,” he won a Grammy for his mesmerizing cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing.” John Mayer will induct Vaughan and join Gary Clark Jr. on stage for a blistering set of Double Trouble tunes.

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ACM hosts Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan work as a duo ARLINGTON (AP) — Expecting music at Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards? You should be ready for comedy. Hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan held a press conference Friday at the AT&T Stadium and offered a preview of what’s to come when the ACMs celebrate their 50th anniversary in Arlington. The show, where Miranda Lambert is the lead nominee with eight nominations, will feature 23 performances, including a kickoff from Keith Urban and Eric Church. Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift are among the A-list attendees. The show will air live at 7 p.m. (CST) on CBS. “I don’t even know who’s singing. That’s just the god’s honest truth,” Shelton said to laughs. “I know Miranda is and I always look forward to that.” Here’s a breakdown of the banter between Shelton and Bryan, who are hosting the ACM Awards for a third year.

people in rock and roll can sing? But Ringo can deliver a song.” Brash and belligerent, Green Day blasted onto the music scene just as Seattle’s grunge sound was growing stale. Lead singer/guitarist Billy Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tre Cool borrowed took riffs from punk pioneers like The Stooges and Sex Pistols, flavored them with some power chords and pop hooks and helped redefine a genre. The trio’s album “Dookie” won a Grammy and Green Day went on to make “American Idiot,” a punk-infused rock opera that later became a Broadway hit. Withers was inexplicably left off the hall’s ballot for years, perhaps an unfortunate

Grand Garden Arena, where the awards show is usually held, Shelton said: “In other words, you’re just using Luke’s normal production.” “I want something to go wrong today so I know something won’t go wrong during the show,” said Clark, son of the late Dick Clark. “That will be Blake’s rehearsal,” Bryan replied. Both stars are nominated for male vocalist of the year. “We can duke it out right now,” Bryan said when asked who should win. “I’m going to take the high road here,” Shelton said, “and I say I do.” NO STAR LEFT BEHIND Shelton doesn’t hold back when he tells jokes, even if it’s about Taylor Swift — one of the seven recipients of the 50th Anniversary Milestone Award. “Being it’s the 50th, it’s cool we’re going way back and we’re honoring some of these artists that have been here like Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert — digging way back,” he said to laughs. Other honorees include Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn.

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Caldwell Zoo parties for the planet at Earth Day event BY CORY MCCOY

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Interactive exhibits were spread across the Caldwell Zoo to help visitors celebrate Earth Day on Saturday during the zoo’s 9th Annual Party for the Planet, a nationwide initiative to host Earth Day events, involving more than 130 zoos and aquariums, according to a news release. During the event, zoo staff and local groups set out to educate families about the ecosystem and how they can make a difference. “It’s important for them to know that every little bit helps and everything they do matters,” zoo teacher Lauren Furch said. “From turning off the water when they brush their teeth to recycling aluminum cans.” Earth Day events at Caldwell Zoo usually draw about 2,500 visitors, according to Furch. Willow Lanchester set up a table for the East Texas Beekeepers Association in the shade behind the lion exhibit. “Willow is our East Texas Beekeepers Association 2015

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Check out a video on this event at TylerPaper.com. Honey Queen and she goes all over teaching about honey bees,” Lani Lanchester said. “Bees actually pollinate 1/3 of all food that we eat. They’re often at risk from pesticides.” Willow spent the afternoon talking to families about the nature of beehives and behavior of honey bees, emphasizing that they do not pose as much of a threat as people might believe. “Guess what? I picked honeybees and my pappy caught a honeybee for me,” Maxton Ashbrook, 5, said while making a paper owl out of a repurposed toilet paper roll. Maxton’s mom Shelli said that he is working on a school project about bees. He was excited to see the lessons from his classroom in action. For more information, call 903-593-0121. TWITTER: @TMT_Cory

Up and down in state politics: Dueling tax cuts; bathroom bill

AUSTIN (AP) — The Senate has approved its budget featuring $4-plus billion in property tax cuts. The House is advancing its plan spending slightly more on Texas’ first-ever sales tax reduction. As both chambers speed toward a tax-cut showdown that could leave the roughly $210billion state budget in limbo, could Gov. Greg Abbott step in? No. At least not yet. Abbott has declined to take sides, saying only that the Legislature should settle on a blend of tax cuts worth “$4 billion or more” by the end of the legislative session June 1. The Senate plan would save households around $200 a year. The House proposal would benefit all Texans, not just homeowners, but translate to about $170 in annual savings for a family of four. A state budget is the lone item the Legislature is constitutionally obligated to pass. So failure to come to a tax-cutting compromise could leave Abbott mulling something else he’s not taken sides on publicly — calling a special session this summer. Here’s a look at other people and issues that had strong weeks — and didn’t — in Texas politics.

WHO’S UP Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, D-San Antonio: It’s been a tough couple months for Martinez Fischer, whose special election bid to move over to the state Senate fizzled against a less-high-profile House Democratic colleague. But the lawmaker commonly known by his initials “TMF” again seized the spotlight this past week, raising a key rules objection. That delayed for three days major GOP-backed bills on open carry of handguns and a state ban on municipalities imposing their own local limits on hydraulic fracturing. Martinez Fischer, who has long thrived during sharp-tongued floor de-

bate, said he so opposed open carry that he had staff members scour the bill and its journey through committee and onto the House floor, looking for loopholes that could stall the process. He found one that worked — though the victory was short-lived. WHAT’S DOWN Transgender School Bathroom Bill: An effort to limit transgender students’ use of school bathrooms has gone too far — even for the staunchly conservative Texas Legislature. Pasadena Republican Rep. Gilbert Pena’s proposal mandates that only people of the same “biological sex” share a bathroom or locker room, allowing students to collect $2,000 from their school districts if they catch a classmate violating that rule. But Pena’s bill was delayed a week by fellow Republican Rep. Byron Cook, who said it would have to be “toned down” before being heard by the powerful House State Affairs Committee. With just six weeks left in the session, the delay may permanently derail Pena’s bill. WHAT’S IN-BETWEEN “Marlise’s Law”: A proposal by Austin Democratic Rep. Elliott Naishtat would overturn current law that pregnant women not be denied “lifesustaining treatment,” including being removed from life support, in order to protect their unborn child. During an emotional House committee hearing, relatives of Marlise Munoz, a pregnant Fort Worth woman who was kept on life support after a pulmonary embolism in 2013, talked of watching her waste away against their wishes. Conservatives, though, maintained that Texas must protect fetuses. Naishtat’s proposal is named for Munoz and was left pending in committee. It’s unlikely to become law — but at least it’s now had a Texas Capitol hearing.

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Montalba School Reunion to take place May 2 The Montalba school reunion is scheduled Saturday, May 2 at the Montalba Community Center. Registration will begin at 3 p.m., with the welcome program at 4 p.m. A barbecue meal with all the trimmings will be served for a small price. Bring a favorite dessert. For information call Emma at 903-549-2231 or Jane at 903549-2940. — Judy Hopson

Sabine cemetery group to meet on May 3

Sabine Cemetery Association Memorial Day Services will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 3 at the Historic Sabine Methodist Church, at the corner of County Road 4122 and County Road 452. A short business meeting will open the ceremonies, with a pot-luck lunch on the grounds immediately following. All family members and other interested persons are invited to attend. Guests are encouraged to bring lunch and enjoy fellowship (drinks and ice furnished). For information, visit the association on Facebook at @Sabine Cemetery Association. — Judy Hopson

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ZOO TEACHER LAUREN FURCH stops by the East Texas Beekeepers Association’s table to watch 2015 Honey Queen Willow Lanchester talk to visitors Melody, Diane, 17, and John Wilson, 6, during the Party for the Planet at Caldwell Zoo on Saturday.

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Jeff Austin, Jr., Chairman of the Board, announces that the Austin Bank Board of Directors has appointed four new members at the March 2015 Board meeting held in Jacksonville, TX. Joining the Board of Directors are Russ Gideon, Billy E. Hibbs, Jr., Martin Heines and Paul S. Woodard, Jr. “All four of our newest Board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise and energy to the table,” commented Jeff Austin, Jr. “We are very fortunate to have them added to our distinguished board.” Russ Gideon, Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Lending Officer, has been in banking 21 years. He joined Austin Bank in 1997 as the Branch Manager of the Bank’s Grand Saline office before being named President and CEO of First State Bank, Frankston from 2003 through 2010. In 2010, Gideon returned to Austin Bank as Regional President and Deputy Chief Lending Officer. A graduate of Grand Saline High School, Gideon earned a BBA in Finance at Tarleton State University, as well as degrees from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU and the ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School. Residents of Frankston, Russ and his wife, Cheryl, have two children. Gideon serves his community as a Trustee at Frankston United Methodist Church, Member of Frankston ISD Long Range Planning Committee and numerous Frankston ISD committees; Board Member of Berryville Lenore Berry Baseball Park and volunteer coach for Frankston youth basketball and baseball.

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Billy E. Hibbs, Jr. is the Chairman & CEO of Heartland Security Insurance Group and President of Hibbs Management Company, LLC. A native of Tyler, Hibbs holds an Associates of Arts from Tyler Junior College, a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin; Southern Methodist University MBA, and a degree from Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at SMU.

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Hibbs’ lengthy community service involvement most recently includes Vice Chairman, City of Tyler Tax Increment Financing Board; Chairman, Texas Department of Transportation Bicycle Advisory Committee; and Chairman, Tyler Junior College Foundation Investment Committee. He is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the 2013 Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award. He is also a member of Marvin United Methodist Church.

Martin Heines is a Tyler native, a small business owner, property manager and investor. He earned a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and the MAI Appraisal designation from the Appraisal Institute in 2000. Heines served two terms as Tyler City Councilman for District 4 before being elected Mayor of Tyler in 2014. His involvement in the community includes serving as Chair of the City of Tyler International Existing Building Code Committee, on the Steering Committee for Tyler 1st, as a member of the Mayor’s Tyler Leadership Roundtable as well as a member of the Midtown Area Development Committee. Heines is a board member of the TJC Foundation and has served on the Advisory Committee of the University of Texas at Tyler’s Small Business Institute Program. He attends the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Paul S. Woodard, Jr. is the President of J&M Premier Services, Inc. in Palestine, Texas. Woodard has been involved in the oil and gas transportation industry for the past eleven years. Prior to this, he was the Executive Vice President/Chief Lending Officer and Board Member of two independent East Texas banking organizations for over 20 years. He holds a BBA in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University and an Advanced Banking Degree from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Active in the community, Woodard has served as past Director of the Anderson County Youth Livestock Association, past President of the Palestine Independent School District Board of Trustees, and currently serves on the Texas Railroad Commission Eagle Ford Paul S. Woodard, Jr. Task Force Committee. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Director Palestine. Austin Bank, a community bank headquartered in Jacksonville, Texas, has been voted one of the “Best Companies to Work for in Texas” for the seventh consecutive year. With assets of $1.5 billion, bank offices are located in 32 East Texas locations within 22 cities and eleven counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 105 years of service in the Texas banking industry.

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Lufkin tops Eastview 3-1 to win 5A state championship BY JOSH HAVARD The Lufkin News

GEORGETOWN — Twentyfive straight wins showed the Lufkin Panthers could play with anyone in the state. The 26th one showed they were simply the best. Omar Zamarripa scored a pair of goals on his way to winning MVP honors and the Panthers won the first soccer state championship in school history, rolling to a 3-1 win over the previously undefeated Georgetown East View Patriots at Birkelbach Field on Saturday afternoon. “I don’t even think this has sunk in yet,” Zamarripa said while still hanging on to the MVP trophy minutes after the win.

“There isn’t any other way you’d want your senior year to end. I’m just so happy we were able to pull this off.” Lufkin also becomes the first East Texas UIL program to ever capture a state soccer title. Two days after Zamarripa saw chance after chance bounce off the post or off the goalie’s hands in the semifinal, he made sure there would be no doubt with the state title on the line. After a long Jake Williams throw-in deflected off Javier Patlan’s head, Zamarripa was there to gather the ball and put it in the back of the net for a 1-0 lead 13 minutes into the game. The lead would be short lived as East View’s Lars Matthews scored off a header on a long free

kick from Shawn Moynihan, tying the game at 1-1 midway through the first half. The Panthers regained the lead with 12:31 remaining as Zamaripa sent a long free kick toward the goal that Kacy Bennett headed in to make it 2-1. The game stayed that way until the half. “We’d been through that exact situation last week,” Lufkin coach Russell Shaw said. “We’d gotten a lead and they came back and tied it. The boys had seen everything before we got here so they knew how to handle it. The game stayed 2-1 through the second half, with Lufkin controlling much of the action but SOCCER

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Arp’s Greer returning to 3A state tournament BY PHIL HICKS

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TEXAS RECEIVER DORIAN LEONARD, from Longview, reaches for a pass in the end zone against defenisve back Jordan Strickland (left) during the second quarter of Texas’ Orange and White spring NCAA college football game Saturday in Austin. The pass was ruled incomplete.

Swoopes still QB starter as Longhorns wrap up spring BY JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer

AUSTIN — Texas started spring practice with a quarterback duel and ended it with last season’s starter, Tyrone Swoopes, entrenched as the No. 1. For now. Swoopes went 17-of-31 passing for 159 yards and ran for a touchdown Saturday as Texas ended spring drills with the annual Orange-White Scrimmage. Jerrod Heard was 20 of 29 for 177 yards and also ran for a score, but threw an interception and tapered off after two early flashy drives. In his postgame comments, coach Charlie Strong at first suggested the competition for No. 1 was still open, but later made it clear it’s still Swoopes’ job to lose between now and a trip to

South Bend, Indiana, for the Sept. 5 season opener at Notre Dame. “I hope I don’t have to go in there and start a redshirt freshman,” Strong said. “I don’t want to turn this into a quarterback controversy ... I don’t if Heard has done anything yet to unseat him as the starter.” Texas went 6-7 and lost the Texas Bowl in Strong’s first season in 2014. Swoopes started 12 games last season and took the brunt of fan criticism as Texas struggled offensively all season. “I feel good,” Swoopes said. “Overall, I think I did pretty well.” Swoopes led a touchdown drive on the opening possession, scrambling 14 yards for a touchdown. Heard also drove his team for two scores on his TEXAS

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with a 139 (69-70). Other medalists advancing are Kennedy Swann of Austin Westlake (7, 72-77—149), Hillary Hernandez of Lehman (8, 77-73—150) and Mia Ayer of Waco Midway (10, 76-76— 152). Ayer won in a sudden-death playoff with Randi Romack of Austin Westlake for the final spot. It took two playoff holes to determine the winner. The 6A Tournament is April 27-28 at The University of Texas Golf Club in Austin.

Sophomore Gracie Greer of Arp is going back to the Class 3A state golf tournament and Sabine will be joining her in Austin. Other East Texas teams joining the 3A squads are Texas High (Class 5A), Spring Hill (4A), Lufkin Hudson (4A), Grapeland (Class 2A) and Cross Roads (Class 2A). The top three teams as well as the top three individuals not on the top three teams advance to the state tournament in two weeks in the Austin area. CLASS 5A For a look at the boys teams Texas High, Liberty-A and Prosheading to state, please see Mon- per are heading to the state tournaday’s Tyler Morning Telegraph. ment after capturing berths in the Region II Tournament, held WednesCLASS 6A day and Thursday at Rockwall Golf Lake Travis, The Woodlands and & Athletic Club. Montgomery Purple have secured Texas High won with a 631, folberths in the state golf tournament lowed by Liberty (642) and Prosper after Wednesday and Thursday’s (688). Hallsville missed by a stroke play in the Region II Tournament at and finished fourth at 689. WhiteCottonwood Creek Golf Course in house placed ninth with a 783, while Waco. Lindale was 11th at 834. Lake Travis won with a 579 with Brielle Ward of Frisco Wakeland The Woodlands second at 590. Tak- won medalist honors with a 141 (71ing third was Montgomery Purple 70). She was followed by Emma Edwith a 592. wards of Texas High (74-75—149) Hailee Cooper of Montgomery and Mackenzie Matthews of Prosper Purple won medalist honors with a (73-77—150). 135 with rounds of 66 and 69. KaitKatie Crumbley of Frisco Centenlyn Papp of Lake Travis was second nial (10, 85-79—164) and Vivian with a 138 (66-72), while Greta Pham of Wylie (11, 83-83—166) will Burner of The Woodlands was third GOLF >> PAGE 3C

CLASS 6A REGION II TENNIS

Drain, Lee doubles looking to surprise at 6A regional tennis BY CHRIS PARRY

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Robert E. Lee’s Peyton Drain took out the top seed in district to get there and now the sophomore will match up against the best the region has to offer Monday in the Class 6A Region II tennis championships. The two-day event takes place at Baylor’s Hurd Tennis Center in Waco with Drain looking to at least make it to Day 2 and the semifinals before potentially giving REL a representative at the state tournament for the first time

since 2011. The action gets underway at 9 a.m. with quarterfinals. “There are going to be really good tennis players there from all over Texas,” said Drain, the District 11-6A boys singles champion. “I am just going to go there with a good mental game; keep my strategies and just play the best I can.” Drain is not the only Lee entry into regionals looking to make a splash. The boys doubles team of Sam Hollis and Will Shelton qualified for this tournament by finishing

as district runner-up. The draw for seeding and matchups is yet to occur, but coach Ronnie Blake believes Drain and Hollis/Shelton have an opportunity to at least make it through their opening-round opponents and challenge for a spot in the final. The top two regional finishers, after playbacks if needed, in all of the boys and girls events qualify for the LANG WHITE/CORRESPONDENT UIL State Tennis Tournament ROBERT E. LEE SOPHOMORE Peyton Drain won the boys singles championship at the District May 12-13 at Texas A&M. 11-6A tennis tournament and now is eyeing regional success. Drain and Lee doubles duo Sam Drain began the spring TENNIS

Hollis and Will Shelton begin competition Monday at the Class 6A Region II tennis championships

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THE HOUSTON ROCKETS are a National Basketball Association franchise. The team was established in 1967 and played in San Diego for four years before moving to Texas in 1971. The San Diego franchise nickname became the “Rockets” due to the local development (General Dynamics) of the Atlas missile and booster rocket program. After poor attendance in San Diego, Texas Sports Investments, which was led by real estate broker Wayne Duddleston and banker Billy Goldberg, bought the franchise for $5.6 million and moved the team to Houston. The Rockets nickname fit because of Houston’s long connection to the space industry. The Rockets, currently owned by Leslie Alexander, play in the Toyota Center. The Rockets have won two NBA titles — 1994 and 1995

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Major League Baseball: Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals, 7 p.m. (ESPN East Texas 92.1-FM, TylerLongview)

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1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds. 1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the APRIL Boston Marathon for a record seventh time, in 2:34:48.2. 1947 — The Toronto Maple Leafs post a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens to take the NHL Stanley Cup in six games. 1948 — Gerard Cote of Canada wins his fourth Boston Marathon with a time of 2:31:02. 1950 — Nineteen-year-old Ham Kee Yong becomes the youngest to win the Boston Marathon with a 2:32:39 clocking. 1965 — The Boston Celtics have five players score 20 or more points in a 129-123 victory over Los Angeles in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. It’s the first time in Finals history there are five 20-point scorers on one team. John Havlicek leads Boston with 24 points, Tom Sanders and Bill Russell each score 23, Tommy Heinsohn adds 22 and Sam Jones finished with 20. Jerry West leads the Lakers with 45. 1982 — Alberto Salazaar breaks the 2:09 mark with a record 2:08:51 clocking in the Boston Marathon. 1986 — Michael Spinks wins a split decision against Larry Holmes to retain the world heavyweight title in Las Vegas. 1991 — Evander Holyfield retains the heavyweight title with a unanimous 12-round decision over 42-year-old challenger George Foreman in Atlantic City, N.J. 1993 — Kenya’s Cosmas N’deti, running his second marathon, beats Kim Jae-Yong of South Korea by 10 seconds to win the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:09.33. Olga Markova of Russia defends her title with a time of 2:25:27. 1998 — Chicago’s Michael Jordan scores 44 points to lead the Bulls over the Knicks, 111-109, in the final game of the regular season, securing his record 10th NBA scoring title with a 28.7 points per game average.

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Kodak Moment Local photographer Lang White up for national award with his pictures. He takes a picture of every kid on our e is now a household name among Robert E. Lee football players, parents and coaches. And team and some of our kids don’t even step on the field and thanks to a new award, the rest of the country he has a picture of them. “He loves doing it and he has a passion for it himself. is learning about the genius of photographer And I personally like how he gets fired up while watching Lang White. our football games.” A regular correspondent for the Tyler Morning TeleI met White in August of 2013. The Red Raiders were graph and ETFinalScore.com, White is now also a finalist scrimmaging Marshall at Maverick Stadium. Normally I alfor the Friday Night Football (FNF) Magazine Photograways go to the press box, but because it was a scrimmage pher of the Year award. He is one of 10 finalists for the and I wanted to see this sophohonor, which now goes to popular vote to more sensation Zach Hall I’d determine the winner. been hearing about up close, I To vote for Lang, you need to go to this decided to cover the game from link right now! the sideline with a clipboard. http://www.fnfmagazine.com/vote-forWell, REL did not have the fnf-magazines-photographer-of-the-year/ correct numbers on, so anytime The 10 finalists feature four photograa touchdown was made or any phers from Texas (including White), two big play, I had to ask players or each from Florida and South Carolina, assistant coaches who that and one each from Georgia and North player was who I was making Carolina. notes on. FNF Magazine began taking nominaBut there was this one older tions for the contest on March 24 and it dude in a long untucked T-shirt continues through May 1 with the online wearing a vest with a big camvoting to determine the award winner. era on a long pole that anWhite has taken thousands of Robert swered me when I asked. E. Lee football images through the years, I had never met the man. I but the picture chosen as a finalist figured he was a Marshall Mes(above) is from the fall’s annual Rose City senger photographer, but soon Rivalry and features Lee senior defensive found out that he was in fact lineman Kolt Casey (22) going airborne Lee’s personal football photogwhile hanging on to John Tyler running rapher. I introduced myself and back Jeremy Wilson. we immediately hit it off. While “I was shocked when I found out,” he shot the game, I took notes White said. “I believe coach Darrell Piske PATRICK MCGOWN/COURTESY and we made sure each had the is the one who nominated me. I am just TYLER PAPER AND ETFINALSCORE.COM ecstatic. This is more than I ever exphotographer Lang White watches the base- right names of the players we pected.” ball action Friday between Robert E. Lee and were focusing on. With time running out in the White is a former team photographer Lakeview Centennial in preparation for his scrimmage, I got an idea. for the Dallas Cowboys and also football next shot at Mike Carter Field. “Hey … Lang is it? OK. Lang, card companies while he also owned a would you be interested in takphoto processing company. He did that throughout the 1990s before leaving it all, if you can believe ing pictures for the Tyler Paper also?” I think that is kind of how the conversation went. He it, to join his son Ryan — then an up-and-coming singer said he would and that was that. I don’t think he realized and musician and now a fixture in the live music scene — what he’d agreed to. as a bass guitarist for his band, Resident Hero. I was persistent in pursuing his services and now White For many years the Whites were two members of a and I travel together for every Lee road football game and three-member group that played shows all over the place he’s branched out to do other sports and other schools for and were regulars on Sixth Street in Austin. It also took the paper and website. him to Los Angeles, where he lived for a while when the “It was kind of a fate deal that you and I bumped into older White decided to hang up his bass and return to his each other,” White told me recently. “I remember thinking love of photography. how I was awfully busy when you asked. Thank God you He started Lang White Photography and was a soughtpressed on me. I remember you saying, ‘You really ought to after person in the industry because of his rare skill as a photo image editor and processor. White was just as profi- do this, so you can get your stuff out there and people can see it. cient doing the work from a darkroom off film as he was “I honestly had never even considered doing that, from a with digital images — and that is a rarity in 2015 when photojournalistic standpoint and now I absolutely love it. It seemingly everything is digital. White began taking pictures for the Red Raiders in 2011. has become something not that I just love to shoot, but also a passion for me.” “Jo Ann Grooms (mother of lineman Conner Grooms) Football season is over, but White hasn’t slowed down bugged me for three months to do it,” White said of his start with the Red Raiders. “I was apprehensive because I’d as he’s now added UT Tyler to his regular clients as sports photographer while also having his correspondence photos sold all my gear. I didn’t have any of the expensive equipfeatured regularly in the Tyler Paper and ETFinalScore for ment I once had (when with the Cowboys). I don’t like to Lee and John Tyler basketball, baseball soccer, track, tengo into a job underequipped. “That first season it was a transition for me because the nis and more. As for the award, White wants to win it more for the exspeed is so different from the pro game.” posure it would bring to Tyler and Lee than for himself. The Red Raiders went 1-9 that season under interim “If I somehow won this, Friday Night Football would dehead coach Randy Huffstickler. Every week, White would vote an entire issue to Robert E. Lee football in the fall create a team poster using pictures he’d taken of that using my photographs,” White said. “Now that would be the game. It was a 10-week gig and when Huffstickler wasn’t hired back and Piske was hired in the spring of 2012, White ultimate considering how good the team is going to be coming off last season. figured it was finished. “But I absolutely love shooting for the paper and ETFiBut Piske liked what he saw and wanted White to keep nalScore. I am just so glad this came around for me this doing it with now a yearly contract of posters. “He used to take the photos for the NFL, so he’s a pretty late in my career. I just want to always be there capturing good photographer,” Piske said. “We’d dress up the hallway the moment of sporting events. I really love it.”

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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015

Apaches score 27 runs in DH sweep BY PHIL HICKS

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The Tyler Junior College Apaches brought out the bats Saturday, scoring 27 runs and belting 31 hits in sweeping Dallas Christian JV at Mike Carter Field. The Apaches, ranked No. 1 in NJCAA Division III baseball with a 27-8 record, won the first game 9-2 and followed with an 18-8 victory in the second contest. Both games were seven innings. TJC returns to play on Monday, hosting Bossier Parish Community College. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m.

GAME ONE TJC had 16 hits in the game. Manny Galvan led the way with a 3for-3 day, which included a double

and three RBIs. Tim Hunter also had three hits in four appearances. He had two doubles and two RBIs. Zane Ancell, Aaron Clemons and Zane Otten all had two hits. Ancell had a triple and Otten had a double. Both Otten and Aaron Clemons added RBIs. Derek Clemons and Reid Russell each had doubles, while Brandon Webb and Jacob Hickman contributed singles. Russell added an RBI. Cody Brown went three innings on the mound, allowing two hits and two earned runs while striking out two. Drew Robertson pitched two innings (two strikeouts) and Sam Sitton (one strikeout) and Chantz Holland each hurled an inning. Nick Tovar led the Crusaders with a double.

GAME TWO The Apaches plated six runs in the bottom of the seventh to invoke the mercy rule. Galvan had another 3-for-3 game with two RBIs. For the two games he was a perfect 6 for 6 with five RBIs. Hunter came through with five RBIs in the game, while Ancell was 3 for 4 with a double and two RBIs. Aaron Clemons was 3 for 3 with two RBIs. Russell had two hits (one double) and two RBIs. Gunnar Quick, Derek Clemons and Alex Masotto all had hits. Masotto had three RBIs, while Jared Pauley had two. The Crusaders got the bats going, banging out 14. Alex Dobbie led Dallas Christian with three hits and an RBI. Ronald Jackson (triple), Nathan Maxy, Kyle McQuillen and Jacob Houpt (double) each had two hits.

UT Tyler takes series against Concordia BY PHIL HICKS

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In a matchup of the top two baseball teams in the American Southwest Conference, the second-place UT Tyler Patriots claimed the series 2-1 with the first-place ConcordiaTexas Tornados at Tornado Field in Austin. Beginning Friday night, the Patriots grabbed an 8-6 win in 16 innings. On Saturday, the Tornados won game two of the matchup 3-0, but UT Tyler took the rubber game, 6-3, rallying from a three-run deficit. The Patriots (26-10, 21-6) travel to Shreveport, Louisiana on Tuesday for a non-conference game with Centenary. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. UT Tyler then closes out its regular season with a three-game ASC series against Howard Payne April 24 (6:30 p.m.) and April 25 (1 and 3 p.m.) at Irwin Field. The Tornados (25-8, 194) have two ASC series left — April 24-25 against Sul Ross State in Alpine and May 1-2 against Mary HardinBaylor in Austin.

FRIDAY The Patriots scored two runs in the 16th and Michael Blevins (1-1) got the final three outs in the bottom half of the inning for the big win. The UT Tyler pitching staff set a team record for strikeouts — 24. Starting pitcher Jaime Paxton had

five, while Blevins had seven in pitching the final six innings. The game featured 13 total pitchers, including six from UT Tyler. The Patriots’ staff set a dubious mark in the win, walking 19 Concordia batters and setting a new ASC record. The game lasted five hours and 30 minutes and set several new conference and team records, including a combined 46 strikeouts by the pitching staffs. Buddy McCoy, who had earlier homered for his 10th of the season, scored the go-ahead run when he came home on a wild pitch in the 16th. Garrett Nelson drove in Kevan House for an insurance run for the 86 lead. House and Blake Bonnin had doubles in the game, while Sam Lane had a triple. Lane and House each had three hits; McCoy scored four runs and had two hits. Logan Tucker and Derick Smith had the other two hits for the Patriots. Connor Bertsch led the Tornados with four hits and four RBIs, including a three-run homer. The Patriots went ahead in the top of the ninth when McCoy scored as Bonnin reached on an error. However, the Tornados tied the game at 6-6 when Adam Ortega’s groundout scored Carson Schindler in the bottom of the ninth. That was it until the 16th.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1C also advance to state as medalists along with Ward. Lindale’s Kennedy Wheeler tied for 12th with a 167, just one stroke out of a state trip. She had rounds of 85 and 82. Other Lady Eagles competing were Bethany Simmons (33, 9985—184), Mary Stewart Johnson (72, 116-112—228), Jasmine Hatfield (76, 128-127—255) and Bonnie Smith (78, 129-128—257). Kyndall Morgan led Whitehouse with a 175 (91-84). She tied for 28th. Other Lady Cats golfers were Bailey West (T39, 97-92—189), Makenzie Holt (T61, 105-104—209), Allyson Carter (63, 103-107—210) and Rachel Fulgham (68, 111-107). COURTESY The 5A state tournament is April EARNING STATE BERTHS at the Class 27-28 at Wolfdancer Golf Club in Lost 3A Region III golf tournament at BrenPines. ham Country Club were (from left) CLASS 4A Spring Hill, Melissa and Argyle are taking girls golf teams to the state tournament after the Region II Tournament Wednesday and Thursday at Van Zandt Country Club in Canton. Spring Hill won with a team score of 735, followed by Melissa (780) and Argyle (789). Teams from East Texas placing were: 5, Mabank (810); 6, Atlanta (824); 7, Paris (839); 8, Bullard (862); 9, Van (909); 12, Canton (977). Brooke Nolte of Melissa won medalist honors with a 153 (76-77). She was followed by Brittany Lessard of Pleasant Grove (79-78—157) and Zoe Mayfield of Spring Hill (81-79— 160). Lessard will be heading to state as a medalist as well as Ava Castillo of Carrollton Ranchview (5, 89-87—176) and Michaela Griffin of Atlanta (T6, 90-88—178). Joining Mayfield on the Spring Hill team are Kelsey Dobbs (4, 86-89— 175), Hannah Murray (T8, 93-90— 183), Kyra Hamilton (T35, 111-106—217) and Aubrey LaMore (T43, 120-109—229). Bullard golfers and their individual finish were Erin Bell (26), Emma French (34), Meagan Hutson (T37), McKenzie Starnes (T39) and Bailey Mapes (77). Van’s Courtney Pickett tied for 10th place with a 184 (92-92), while teammate Mullika Seekhieo tied for 15th (98-91—189). Other Lady Vandal golfers were Kayla Kavanaugh (64) and Aly Pickett (69). Canton’s Janna Bass placed 13th with a 185 (93-92). Other Eaglettes on the team were Samantha Oakley (T59), Kandall Robertson (63), Erin Neusch (73) and Devin Hilsabeck (75). In the Region III Tournament at Raven Nest Golf Club in Huntsville, Lufkin Hudson gained a berth to state

fourth place Lauren Hale of Buna, first place Jaylie Abernathy of Jefferson and third place Gracie Greer of Arp. by placing third with a 795. Caldwell was first (754), followed by Orange Little Cypress-Mauriceville (782). Carthage was ninth (883) and Palestine was 11th (977). Lauren Cox of Little Cypress-Mauriceville won medalist honors with a 155 (78-77). She was followed by Bellville’s Bailey Blezinger (82-84—166) and Chelsy Tobin of Gatesville (8285—167). Also advancing to state as a medalist was Sami Anderson of Splendora (84-87—171). Lauren Johnson led Hudson by placing seventh with a 177 (90-87). She tied with Palestine’s Charlee Cockrell (92-85—177). Carthage’s Gracie Baker tied for 10th with a 182 (89-93). Others on the Hudson team are Murphy McDermott, Rachael Green and Brittany Ferrara. The Class 4A state tournament is April 27-28 at Onion Creek Golf Club in Austin. CLASS 3A In the Region II Tournament, held at Peach Tree Golf Club in Bullard, Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill won the title with a 729 (364-365). Sunnyvale was second at 732 (366-366) with Jacksboro taking the final state berth with a 757 (379-378). Other East Texas teams competing were Mineola (5, 790), Hughes Springs (T9, 835), Edgewood (13, 859) and New Boston (15, 1015). Sunnyvale’s Julie Nguyen won medalist honors with a 36-hole total of 157 (77-80). Placing second was Katie Lyles of MPCH (76-82—158). Taking the bronze was Kim Nguyen of Sunnyvale (83-78—161). Earning state berths as individuals were Madison Oats of Cooper (4, 8183—164), Robbi Oliver of Rio Vista

SATURDAY After a late night, the Patriots were held to four hits by Cameron Cox in the 3-0 loss. Reid Coover had two hits, while House and Nelson had hits for the Patriots. Cox (10-0) had five strikeouts. Cason Adams (7-3) allowed only seven hits, while striking out three for the Patriots. The third game was much more exciting for the Patriots. After falling behind 3-0, Coover drove in Nelson on a bases-loaded groundout in the seventh. In the eighth, House had his sixth homer of the season to put UT Tyler within 3-2. Then the Patriots scored four in the ninth inning. Concordia committed its only error of the game in the ninth. The miscue was followed by two hit-batsmen to load the bases with one out. Then House was hit by a pitch, tying the game at 3-3 as Coover scored. Bonnin followed with a fielder’s choice to put UT Tyler ahead 4-3 as Tucker scored. Lane then doubled to bring home House and McCoy for the 6-3 advantage. Closer Chad Hayes pitched the ninth and shut the door on the Tornados for his 10th save of the season. He set the Tornados down in order, striking out two. Chris Stodolka (2-0) got the win, pitching 3 2/3 innings and allowing one hit while striking out five.

(T, 86-82—168) and Lily Maxwell of Redwater (T5, 88-80—168). Annie Crenshaw led Mineola by placing 12th with a 176 (88-88). Madi Robert led Edgewood by finishing in a tie for 23rd (92-98—190). Joining Lyles on the MPCH team were Sierra Sparks (14), Macy Barrickman (T20), Kaitlyn Thomas (45) and Carly Walley (56). The Region III Tournament was held at Brenham Country Club in Brenham. Cameron Yoe captured the team title with a 782 (388-394). Sabine won the silver at 820 (407-413) and Rockdale (413-413—826). Rockdale won a playoff with Jefferson (416410) to earn the state berth. Troup (503-492—995) was 14th, while Garrison (541-566—1107) placed 16th. Jaylie Abernathy of Jefferson won medalist honors with a 164 (80-84), while Taylor Mathis of Cameron Yoe was runner-up (78-89—167). Greer, a sophomore at Arp, won the bronze with a 176 (91-85). Joining Abernathy and Greer as medalists at state will be Lauren Hill of Buna (87-95—182). Alexis Jones of Malakoff (90-96—185) was right behind in fifth. Shelby Burns led Sabine with a tie for sixth place (88-102—190). Others on the Lady Cardinals heading to state are Destiny Bobo (T15, 102-99— 201), Bailey Whatley (17, 105-98— 203), Kylie Crowley (T37, 112-114—226) and Katelyn Webb (53, 115-126—241). Lauren Mekalip led Troup by placing 13th with a 200 (98-102). The Class 3A state tournament is April 27-28 at Grey Rock Golf Course in Austin. CLASS 2A Grapeland and Cross Roads will be heading to Austin by placing second and third, respectively, at the Region III Tournament held at Corsicana Country Club in Corsicana. Latexo won the title with a 966 (482-484). Grapeland was runner-up at 982 (500-482). Cross Roads captured third at 1010 (511-499). Cross Roads won a playoff with Dawson for third. Grapeland Emily Walker won medalist honors with a 175 (90-85). Latexo’s Jenna Lawrence (101-95— 196) was second, while Summer Perkins of Moody was third at 207 (106-101). Joining Walker on the Lady Sandies team are Victoria Martin, Madelyn Conner, Callie Richburg and Sayler LeBlanc. Cross Roads team members are Alex Dickson, Morgan Wilson, Bailey Bass, Abby McCallie and Abby Newman. Joining Perkins as medalist at state includes Lauren Hayes of Dawson and Hannah Williams of Crawford. The Class 2A tournament is April 29-30 at Roy Kizer Golf Course in Austin.

SOCCER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1C being unable to find some breathing room. That’s when Zamarripa gave the Pack the final boost they needed. After Patlan had drawn plenty of attention from East View, Shaw switched Zamarripa up to the forward position. He answered by getting a one-on-one opportunity with an East View defender. He made the Patriots pay as he beat the defender and the goalkeeper for a 3-1 advantage. East View never recovered from that as Lufkin went on to its first multiple-goal victory since a 2-0 win over Dallas Spruce in the area round of the playoffs. “What a team! What a team!” Shaw said. “Believe it or not, we talked about a state championship from Day 1. About halfway through the season, I thought we had a good shot at it. “This is the pinnacle of our sport and I couldn’t be happier for this group of guys.” The win capped off quite a run for Lufkin, which had to beat nationally-ranked Wakeland in the regional semifinals last week. That was followed by a wild 4-3 win over Wylie East, another ranked team. After a 1-0 win over Tomball Memorial in a game it controlled throughout, the Panthers were faced with the daunting challenge of facing a 26-0-1 East View team that was playing just minutes away from its own campus. East View entered the day as the No. 28 team in the nation according to TopDrawerSoc-

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cer.com. But with Lufkin bringing a big crowd of its own, the Panthers looked like anything but underdogs in the state championship game. “On paper we knew we were underdogs,” Lufkin senior captain Jake Williams said. “But once we stepped on the field, we weren’t. We knew what we were capable of and we got a chance to go out there and prove it.” By proving it, Lufkin’s soccer team claimed its first state title. It was also the athletic program’s first state championship since the Panthers football team accomplished the feat in 2001. Previously Lufkin’s longest run into the soccer postseason was a regional semifinal appearance in 2002. Shaw also claimed his first state championship in his 29th season as head coach. “We’ve had lots of great teams and a lot of great players come through this program,” Shaw said while clinging to the championship trophy. “This is for them as well. “I thought that outside of the one goal we gave up, the boys played as close to perfect as they can. They always believed in themselves. They deserve this.” Lufkin closes out its season with a 26-2-1 record. That includes finishing on a 26game winning streak after starting the season with two ties and a loss in the Klein Showcase. “It’s amazing to finish it off by winning the championship,” said senior Chris Marquez, who scored the lone goal in the semifinal win. “It’s bittersweet that this is it, but what a way to go out.”

with straight set victories in the quarters and semis, but lost to Rockwall’s Newman and Wellington in straight sets. Blake said a stacked field at regionals means who you play is as important as anything when determining what your chances are for success. “It is luck of the draw for us to get past that first round,” Blake said. “Once they get past the seeds, it is all who you are matched with. We ran up against Waco Midway in team tennis and they were real tough. We also cut our teeth competitionwise earlier this month when we went to Longview and played some real good competition. “As far as regionals goes, if we can survive and get a good mid-level (opponent) and make it through, we may be able to (make some noise).” Raider Rap: The draw will take place Sunday night … Lee’s Mitch and James Martell won the boys regional championship in 2010 before following that up with a state title.

season following a strong showing in team tennis to help REL reach the area round. In area, Drain, Hollis and Shelton combined to give REL its lone three points in the third-place match loss to Rockwall with Drain and Hunter Dockery winning in boys No. 2 doubles, Hollis won in No. 2 singles and Hollis/Shelton won in boys No. 1 doubles. For spring season, Hollis had to decide if he was going to stick with singles or doubles. He chose to stay in doubles with Shelton while Drain opted for singles. The result has been successful for both. Drain struggled early on in the season, but found his confidence when he needed it most at the District 11-6A tournament. Facing the top seed Colton McKnight of Rockwall, Drain overcame an early 4-2 deficit to rally back and win the first set and eventually close out the district final, 6-4, 7-5. Meanwhile, Hollis and Shelton cruised into the final TWITTER: @CParryETFS

Florida wins third straight women’s gymnastics title FORT WORTH (AP) — Florida has won a third straight NCAA women’s gymnastics title, and didn’t have to share the crown this time. The Gators finished at 197.850 in the Super Six finals Saturday night, edging past Utah despite Georgia Dabritz’s second 10 in two days and a nearly perfect vault that was almost enough to give the Utes their first title since 1995.

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Keuchel, 3 relievers three-hit Angels, 4-0 HOUSTON (AP) — Dallas Keuchel combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, Robbie Grossman and George Springer homered and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Saturday night. Keuchel (2-0) allowed two hits in six innings, struck out seven and walked three, throwing a season-high 105 pitches. Chad Qualls struck out the side in the seventh, Pat Neshek followed with a onehit eighth and Luke Gregerson struck out his first two batters in a 1-2-3 ninth. Angels batters struck out a season-high 13 times, and Los Angeles was unhappy with the strike zone of plate umpire Paul Nauert. Collin Cowgill was ejected after he was called out on strikes, ending the seventh.

Freddy Galvis had two RBI singles for Philadelphia, which had scored 13 runs over its last six games. Bryce Harper hit a long home run for Washington.

Cardinals 5, Reds 2

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlos Martinez pitched six strong innings and Jason Heyward hit his first home run, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati for their fourth straight win.

White Sox 12, Tigers 3

DETROIT (AP) — Jose Abreu hit a grand slam, Adam LaRoche added a three-run homer and four RBIs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers.

Indians 4, Twins 2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Salazar matched his career high with 10 strikeouts while pitching into the sevMariners 3, Rangers 1 enth inning of his season Felix SEATTLE (AP) — Hernandez struck out 12 over debut, leading the Cleveland seven innings, and Mike Indians over Minnesota. Zunino’s first home run of the season gave Seattle the lead Blue Jays 6, Braves 5 (10) TORONTO (AP) — Josh for good as the Mariners snapped a four-game losing Donaldson hit his third home streak with a 3-1 win over the run in two days, a leadoff Texas Rangers on Saturday. shot in the 10th inning that Hernandez (2-0) was bril- lifted the Toronto Blue Jays liant on his bobblehead night, over the Atlanta Braves. allowing one run and two hits. The ace right-hander Yankees 9, Rays 0 struck out 10 or more batters ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. for the 34th time in his career (AP) — Masahiro Tanaka (2and beat Texas for the first 1) allowed two hits over time since July 14, 2012. seven innings, struck out Zunino’s homer came after eight and walked none in his a miserable first 10 games best start this season. when he struck out in nearly half his at-bats. Zunino’s drive Mets 5, Marlins 4 went 412 feet into the second NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deck in left on the first pitch deGrom (2-1) struck out eight of the fifth inning from Colby in seven shutout innings, Lewis (1-1) and gave Seattle Travis d’Arnaud and Wilmer a 2-1 lead. Flores homered and New York won its seventh straight, the Mets’ longest since an Cubs 7, Padres 6 (11) eight-game run in June 2010. CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant drew a standing ovaPirates 6, Brewers 2 tion after blooping an RBI PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starsingle for his first major ling Marte homered for the league hit, and reached base second game in a row and five times Saturday as the Chicago Cubs beat the San drove in a career-high five Diego Padres 7-6 in 11 in- runs. Milwaukee lost its fourth straight game and is nings. A day after the prized off to their worst start since prospect went 0 for 4 with also going 2-9 in 2002. three strikeouts in his big league debut, Bryant went 2 Athletics 5, Royals 0 for 3 with three walks. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bryant let Wil Myers’ Josh Reddick hit a three-run bouncer leading off the game homer, and Jesse Hahn (1-1) to kick off his glove at third and Jesse Chavez combined base for his first major league for a seven-hitter. Chavez error. pitched 3 2-3 innings for the Bryant’s broken-bat single save, completing Oakland’s tied it in the fifth, earning a fifth shutout in its first 12 big cheer from the 33,958 game fans at Wrigley Field. Yordano Ventura (2-1) In the 11th, Bryant gave up all five runs in the reached on an infield single fourth inning, right before hitagainst Craig Kimbrel (0-1), ting Brett Lawrie with what moving Anthony Rizzo to appeared to be a retaliatory third with one out. Pinch-hit- pitch for an incident the preter David Ross walked to vious night. load the bases, bringing up Lawrie slid hard and late Starlin Castro. into second base and wiped San Diego brought in out Alcides Escobar. The Myers from center field as a Royals shortstop sprained his fifth infielder and, with all left knee in the collision and five playing in, Castro singled said before Saturday night’s past third baseman Will Mid- game that he thought the dlebrooks. slide was dirty.

Phillies 5, Nationals 3

SPORTS

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — Odubel Herrera had three hits and scored twice, Aaron Harang pitched six innings and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a six-game losing streak, beating Washington.

Dodgers 6, Rockies 3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zack Greinke dominated the NL West once again, Adrian Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-1 Saturday night.

Late Friday: Gallardo, Chirinos power Rangers

SEATTLE (AP) — Yovani Gallardo pitched six scoreless innings, Robinson Chirinos homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 Friday night. Gallardo (2-1) got three double plays to help stop Mariners rallies, and walked two and struck out three. Shawn Tolleson worked out of a two-on, no-out jam in the seventh. Tanner Scheppers gave up a run in the eighth on Seth Smith’s sacrifice fly and Neftali Feliz got the last three outs for his second save. It was also Feliz’s 12th save in 12 chances against Seattle. Prince Fielder put the Rangers ahead with an RBI double in the first, driving in Leonys Martin from first base. Chirinos made it 2-0 in the fifth with his second homer of the season, and Adam Rosales added a two-out RBI single in the ninth. Mariners starter J.A. Happ (0-1) gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings, walking two and striking out three. Nelson Cruz had three hits, all singles, ending his power streak. He had hit five home runs in the previous five games.

TRAINER'S ROOM

Rangers: 1B Mitch Moreland was a late scratch because of a sore left elbow. He is expected to be out two weeks. ... Rosales started at first. ... RHP Tanner Scheppers (right ankle sprain) was activated from the DL before the game.

CLOSING THE DOOR

Feliz has thrown 27 scoreless innings in 22 appearances against the Mariners. Seattle batters have hit just .080 against him (7 of 87) overall and .031 (1 of 32) at Safeco Field.

MLB TODAY LONE STAR NEXT UP

TEXASRANGERS vs. SEATTLEMARINERS

LOS ANGELESANGELS vs. HOUSTONASTROS

When: 3:10 p.m. today Where: Safeco Field, Seattle TV: FSSW Radio: ESPN 92.1-FM

When: 1:10 p.m. today Where: Minute Maid Park, Houston

AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston Baltimore Tampa Bay Toronto New York

W 7 6 6 6 5

L 4 5 6 6 6

Detroit Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Minnesota

W 9 8 4 4 4

L 2 3 6 6 7

Oakland Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle

W 6 5 5 5 4

L 6 6 6 7 7

East Division Pct GB WCGB .636 — — .545 1 — .500 1½ ½ .500 1½ ½ .455 2 1 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .918 — — .727 1 — .400 4½ 1½ .400 4½ 1½ .364 5 2 West Division Pct GB WCGB .500 — — .455 ½ 1 .455 ½ 1 .417 1 1½ .364 1½ 2

NATIONAL LEAGUE

L10 6-4 5-5 6-4 5-5 5-5

Str L-1 W-1 L-2 W-1 W-2

Home Away 3-2 4-2 3-3 3-2 1-4 5-2 2-4 4-2 2-4 3-2

New York Atlanta Washington Philadelphia Miami

W 9 7 5 4 3

L 3 4 7 8 9

L10 8-2 7-3 4-6 4-6 4-6

Str L-1 L-1 W-1 W-1 L-1

Home Away 4-1 5-1 4-1 4-2 2-1 2-5 1-4 3-2 3-2 1-5

St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee

W 7 6 5 5 2

L 3 4 6 6 9

L10 5-5 4-6 5-5 4-6 3-7

Str W-1 W-1 L-1 L-1 W-1

Home Away 3-4 3-2 3-5 2-1 0-3 5-3 2-4 3-3 2-3 2-4

Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona San Francisco

W 8 7 7 6 4

L 3 4 5 6 9

Friday’s Games Detroit 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Atlanta 8, Toronto 7 Boston 3, Baltimore 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 4 Kansas City 6, Oakland 4 L.A. Angels 6, Houston 3 Minnesota 3, Cleveland 2, 11 innings Texas 3, Seattle 1 Saturday’s Games Toronto 6, Atlanta 5, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 12, Detroit 3 Cleveland 4, Minnesota 2 Baltimore 4, Boston 1 Houston 4, L.A. Angels 0 N.Y. Yankees 9, Tampa Bay 0 Oakland 5, Kansas City 0 Seattle 3, Texas 1 Sunday’s Games Atlanta (S.Miller 1-0) at Toronto (Da.Norris 1-0), 12:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-0) at De-

troit (Greene 2-0), 12:08 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 1-0) at Tampa Bay (Andriese 0-0), 12:10 p.m. Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 1-1) at Boston (Porcello 1-1), 12:35 p.m. Cleveland (House 0-1) at Minnesota (May 0-1), 1:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 0-0) at Houston (Feldman 0-2), 1:10 p.m. Oakland (Kazmir 2-0) at Kansas City (D.Duffy 1-0), 1:10 p.m. Texas (Detwiler 0-2) at Seattle (Paxton 01), 3:10 p.m. Monday’s Games Baltimore at Boston, 10:05 a.m. N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 6:08 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m. Minnesota at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Houston at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Boston 000 001 000 — 1 E—Tillman (1). DP—Baltimore 2, Boston 1. LOB—Baltimore 10, Boston 7. 2B—Paredes (1), Ortiz (1). HR—C.Davis (2). SB—Holt (1). Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO Tillman W,2-1 5 1-3 6 1 1 2 5 Brach H,1 1 2-3 1 0 0 0 2 O’Day H,3 1 0 0 0 1 1 Britton S,4-4 1 0 0 0 0 2 Boston IP H R ER BB SO Buchholz L,1-2 6 11 2 2 1 7 Ogando 1 0 0 0 0 1 Varvaro 1 0 0 0 1 0 Ross Jr. 1 2 2 2 0 0 WP—Tillman. T—3:24. A—37,655 (37,221). ———

East Division Pct GB WCGB .750 — — .626 1½ — .417 5 2½ .333 5 3½ .250 6 4½ Central Division Pct GB WCGB .700 — — .600 1 ½ .455 2½ 2½ .455 2½ 2½ .182 5½ 5 West Division Pct GB WCGB .727 — — .636 1 — .583 1½ ½ .500 2½ 1½ .308 5 4

Friday’s Games San Diego 5, Chicago Cubs 4 Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 3 Washington 7, Philadelphia 2 Atlanta 8, Toronto 7 N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 1 St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 1 L.A. Dodgers 7, Colorado 3 Arizona 9, San Francisco 0 Saturday’s Games Philadelphia 5, Washington 3 Toronto 6, Atlanta 5, 10 innings St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 2 Chicago Cubs 7, San Diego 6, 11 innings Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 2 N.Y. Mets 5, Miami 4 San Francisco 4, Arizona 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 3 Sunday’s Games Atlanta (S.Miller 1-0) at Toronto (Da.Norris

L10 8-3 6-4 4-6 3-7 3-7

Str W-7 L-1 L-1 W-1 L-3

Home Away 6-0 3-3 3-3 4-1 3-3 2-4 3-3 1-5 1-5 2-4

L10 7-3 6-4 4-6 5-5 2-8

Str W-4 W-1 L-3 W-3 L-4

Home Away 4-1 3-2 4-3 2-1 4-2 1-4 4-2 2-4 1-5 1-4

L10 7-3 6-4 6-4 5-5 2-8

Str W-6 L-3 L-1 L-1 W-1

Home Away 7-1 1-2 1-2 6-2 5-2 2-3 3-3 3-3 1-5 3-4

1-0), 12:07 p.m. Miami (Koehler 1-1) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 2-0), 12:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Garza 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Cole 1-0), 12:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Buchanan 0-2) at Washington (Strasburg 0-1), 12:35 p.m. San Diego (Cashner 0-2) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 0-1), 1:20 p.m. Arizona (Hellickson 0-2) at San Francisco (T.Hudson 0-1), 3:05 p.m. Colorado (E.Butler 1-0) at L.A. Dodgers (McCarthy 1-0), 3:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 0-0) at St. Louis (Wainwright 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 6:20 p.m. San Diego at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

TODAY’S BOX SCORES Mariners 3, Rangers 1

Texas ab LMartn cf 4 Andrus ss 3 Fielder 1b 4 Beltre 3b 3 Choo dh 4 Chirins c 3 Peguer rf 2 Odor 2b 3 Smlnsk lf 2

r h bi 02 0 00 1 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 10 0

Seattle ab r h bi AJcksn cf 3 0 2 0 Ackley lf 40 0 0 Cano 2b 41 2 0 N.Cruz dh 4 0 1 0 Seager 3b 3 1 2 0 S.Smith rf 2 0 0 1 Ruggin rf 1 0 0 0 Morrsn 1b 3 0 1 0 BMiller ss 4 0 2 1 Zunino c 3 1 1 1 Totals 28 1 2 1 Totals 31 311 3 Texas 000 010 000 — 1 Seattle 000 111 00x — 3 LOB—Texas 5, Seattle 9. 2B—L.Martin (1), Cano (4), Seager (1). 3B—B.Miller (1). HR— Zunino (1). SB—L.Martin (2), Morrison (1), B.Miller (2). CS—Seager (1). S—Andrus. SF—S.Smith. Texas IP H R ER BB SO Lewis L,1-1 5 2-3 10 3 3 2 2 Mendez 1 1-3 0 0 0 1 3 Kela 1 1 0 0 0 2 Seattle IP H R ER BB SO F.Hernandez W,2-07 2 1 1 2 12 Farquhar H,3 1 0 0 0 0 2 Rodney S,3-4 1 0 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Mendez (Zunino), by F.Hernandez (Beltre, Smolinski). T—3:00. A—43,017 (47,574). ———

Astros 4, Angels 0

L.Angelesab r h bi Houston ab r h bi Calhon rf 3 0 0 0 Altuve 2b 3 1 1 0 Trout cf 4 0 0 0 Grssmn lf 4 1 1 3 Pujols 1b 4 0 0 0 ClRsms lf 0 0 0 0 Freese 3b 4 0 1 0 Springr rf 3 1 1 1 Cron dh 3 0 1 0 Gattis dh 4 0 0 0 Joyce ph 1 0 0 0 Lowrie ss 4 0 0 0 Aybar ss 4 0 0 0 Carter 1b 2 0 0 0 Iannett c 2 0 0 0 Villar 3b 30 0 0 Cowgill lf 3 0 0 0 Conger c 2 0 0 0 ENavrr lf 0 0 0 0 Mrsnck cf 3 1 1 0 Giavtll 2b 2 0 1 0 Totals 30 0 3 0 Totals 28 4 4 4 Los Angeles 000 000 000 — 0 Houston 000 001 30x — 4 E—C.Wilson (1), Springer (1). LOB—Los Angeles 6, Houston 5. 2B—Cron (1), Giavotella (2). HR—Grossman (1), Springer (1). SB—Marisnick (3). Los Angeles IP H R ER BB SO C.Wilson L,1-2 6 2-3 3 2 2 4 8 Morin 1-3 1 2 2 1 1 Salas 1 0 0 0 0 2 Houston IP H R ER BB SO Keuchel W,2-0 6 2 0 0 3 7 Qualls H,2 1 0 0 0 0 3 Neshek 1 1 0 0 0 1 Gregerson 1 0 0 0 0 2 WP—Keuchel. T—2:38. A—28,209 (41,574). ———

Indians 4, Twins 2

Clevelandab r h bi Bourn cf 4 0 0 0 Kipnis 2b 4 0 1 1 Brantly lf 3 0 0 0 CSantn 1b 4 0 1 0 Moss dh 4 1 1 0 DvMrp rf 4 0 0 0 Chsnhll 3b 3 0 0 1 RPerez c 4 2 3 1 JRmrz ss 4 1 2 0

Minnesotaab r h bi DSantn ss 4 0 0 0 TrHntr rf 40 1 1 Mauer 1b 4 0 2 0 Dozier 2b 2 0 0 0 KVargs dh 4 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 3 1 1 1 Hrmnn pr 0 0 0 0 Arcia lf 20 0 0 EdEscr ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Nunez 3b 3 1 2 0 JSchafr cf 3 0 0 0 Totals 34 4 8 3 Totals 31 2 6 2 Cleveland 001 100 200 — 4 Minnesota 001 000 100 — 2 DP—Cleveland 2. LOB—Cleveland 5, Minnesota 5. 2B—Moss (2), J.Ramirez (1), Tor.Hunter (2), Mauer (1), Nunez (2). HR— R.Perez (2), K.Suzuki (2). SF—Chisenhall. Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO Salazar W,1-0 6 6 2 2 2 10 Hagadone H,1 2 0 0 0 0 1 Allen S,3-3 1 0 0 0 1 3 Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO P.Hughes L,0-3 6 2-3 8 4 4 1 3 Thielbar 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Boyer 2 0 0 0 0 1 Salazar pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. WP—Allen, Thielbar. T—2:33. A—23,949 (39,021). ———

White Sox 12, Tigers 3

Chicago ab Eaton cf 4 Bonifac cf 1 MeCarr lf 5 Shuck lf 1 Abreu dh 6 LaRoch 1b 5 AGarci rf 5 Gillaspi 3b 5 AlRmrz ss 3 GBckh ss 0 Flowrs c 4 MJhnsn 2b3

r h bi 10 0 00 0 24 2 01 0 23 4 23 4 11 0 01 1 11 1 00 0 12 0 21 0

Detroit ab r h bi RDavis cf-lf 4 1 1 0 Kinsler 2b 3 0 0 0 Romine 3b 1 1 1 0 MiCarr 1b 2 0 1 1 Avila 1b 00 0 0 VMrtnz dh 3 0 0 0 Cstllns ph-dh10 1 1 JMrtnz rf 4 1 1 1 Cespds lf 3 0 0 0 Gose cf 10 0 0 JMcCn c 40 0 0 HPerez 3b-2b40 1 0 JIglesis ss 4 0 1 0 Totals 42121712Totals 34 3 7 3 Chicago 004 710 000 —12 Detroit 100 100 010 — 3 E—Eaton (1). DP—Detroit 1. LOB— Chicago 9, Detroit 6. 2B—Me.Cabrera (1), Abreu (3), LaRoche (2), Al.Ramirez (2), Flowers (2), R.Davis (1). HR—Abreu (3), LaRoche (3), J.Martinez (5). SB—Eaton (1). SF— Al.Ramirez. Chicago IP H R ER BB SO Sale W,2-0 6 4 2 2 1 6 Putnam 1 0 0 0 0 1 Drabek 2 3 1 1 1 0 Detroit IP H R ER BB SO An.Sanchez L,1-2 3 1-3 9 9 9 2 2 B.Hardy 1 1-3 5 3 3 1 0 Nesbitt 1 1-3 1 0 0 1 1 Gorzelanny 1 0 0 0 0 2 Alburquerque 1 1 0 0 1 1 Chamberlain 1 1 0 0 0 0 WP—B.Hardy. T—3:01. A—39,877 (41,574). ———

Orioles 4, Red Sox 1 Baltimoreab r h bi De Aza lf 5 0 0 0 Pearce rf-1b51 2 0 C.Davis 1b 5 1 2 2 Lough rf 0 0 0 0 A.Jones cf 5 1 3 0 Pareds dh 5 1 2 0 Machd 3b 3 0 0 1 Joseph c 3 0 1 1 Flahrty 2b 4 0 2 0 ECarer ss 4 0 1 0

Boston ab r h bi Holt cf 40 3 0 Pedroia 2b 4 0 0 0 Ortiz dh 31 3 0 Betts pr-dh 0 0 0 0 HRmrz lf 40 0 0 Sandovl 3b 4 0 0 1 Napoli 1b 4 0 1 0 Nava rf 30 0 0 Craig ph 10 0 0 Bogarts ss 3 0 0 0 Hanign c 2 0 0 0 Totals 39 4134 Totals 32 1 7 1 Baltimore 000 200 002 — 4

Athletics 5, Royals 0

Oakland ab r h bi Kansas Cityabr h bi Fuld cf 4 1 0 0 Orland rf 4 0 1 0 Vogt c 4 1 2 1 Mostks 3b 3 0 0 0 Zobrist lf 4 0 0 0 L.Cain cf 40 0 0 BButler dh 4 1 2 1 Hosmer 1b 3 0 2 0 I.Davis 1b 3 1 1 0 KMorls dh 4 0 1 0 Reddck rf 4 1 2 3 AGordn lf 4 0 2 0 Lawrie 3b 3 0 1 0 S.Perez c 4 0 0 0 Sogard 2b 4 0 0 0 Infante 2b 3 0 1 0 Semien ss 4 0 0 0 C.Colon ss 3 0 0 0 Totals 34 5 8 5 Totals 32 0 7 0 Oakland 000 500 000 — 5 Kansas City000 000 000 — 0 E—Fuld (1). DP—Oakland 2, Kansas City 1. LOB—Oakland 5, Kansas City 7. 2B— Vogt (3), A.Gordon (1), Infante (3). HR— Reddick (1). Oakland IP H R ER BB SO Hahn W,1-1 5 1-3 3 0 0 1 0 Chavez S,1-1 3 2-3 4 0 0 1 6 Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO Ventura L,2-1 3 1-3 4 5 5 2 2 Pino 4 2-3 3 0 0 0 3 F.Morales 1 1 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Ventura (Lawrie). WP—Ventura. T—2:34. A—33,151 (37,903). ———

Yankees 9, Rays 0

New Yorkab r h bi Tampa Bayab r h bi Ellsury cf 5 1 2 0 DeJess dh 4 0 2 0 JMrphy c 0 0 0 0 SouzJr rf 40 0 0 Gardnr lf 4 2 2 1 ACarer ss 2 0 0 0 ARdrgz dh 3 2 0 0 TBckh ph-ss 1 0 0 0 Teixeir 1b 3 0 0 1 Longori 3b 2 0 0 0 Jones 1b-rf1 0 0 0 Brett ph-2b 1 0 0 0 BMcCn c-1b41 3 2 DJnngs cf 4 0 0 0 Young rf-cf5 1 1 4 Dykstr 1b 3 0 0 0 Headly3b 3 1 1 0 Forsyth2b-3b30 0 0 Drew ss 3 1 1 0 Guyer lf 30 1 0 G.Petit 2b 3 0 0 1 Rivera c 30 0 0 Totals 34 9109 Totals 30 0 3 0 New York 000 002 700 — 9 Tampa Bay 000 000 000 — 0 DP—Tampa Bay 1. LOB—New York 6, Tampa Bay 5. 2B—Drew (1), Guyer (3). 3B— B.McCann (1). HR—C.Young (3). SB—Gardner 2 (3). SF—Teixeira, G.Petit. New York IP H R ER BB SO Tanaka W,2-1 7 2 0 0 0 8 D.Carpenter 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pinder 1 1 0 0 2 1 Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO Odorizzi L,2-1 6 5 3 3 2 9 Riefenhauser 1-3 3 3 3 0 0 Balfour 2-3 1 3 3 3 0 J.Dominguez 2 1 0 0 0 2 Odorizzi pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. HBP—by Balfour (B.McCann). WP—Balfour. Balk—Pinder. T—3:07. A—20,824 (31,042).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Phillies 5, Nationals 3

Phil. ab r h bi Washingtonabrh bi OHerrr cf 4 2 3 1 MTaylr cf 5 1 1 0 Galvis ss 5 0 2 2 Dsmnd ss 5 0 3 0 Utley 2b 4 0 0 1 Harper rf 3 1 2 1 Francr rf 2 0 0 0 Zmrmn 1b 4 0 0 1 Asche 3b 4 0 1 0 CRonsn lf 4 0 1 0 Ruf lf-1b 4 0 0 0 Uggla 2b 3 1 0 0 Howard 1b2 0 0 0 Espinos 3b 3 0 1 0 Revere pr-lf1 2 1 0 Loaton c 40 1 1 Rupp c 4 0 0 0 Zmrmn p 2 0 0 0 Harang p 2 1 0 0 Thrntn p 0 0 0 0 Sizemr ph 1 0 0 1 RJhnsn ph 1 0 0 0 LGarci p 0 0 0 0 Barrett p 0 0 0 0 Giles p 0 0 0 0 Treinen p 0 0 0 0 CHrndz ph1 0 0 0 TMoore ph 1 0 0 0 Papeln p 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 5 7 5 Totals 35 3 9 3 Philadelphia 002 010 101 — 5 Washington 100 110 000 — 3 E—Desmond (8). DP—Philadelphia 1, Washington 1. LOB—Philadelphia 6, Washington 8. 2B—O.Herrera (4), Asche (2), Revere (1). HR—Harper (4). SB—O.Herrera 2 (3), Revere (3). CS—Uggla (1). Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO Harang W,2-1 6 7 3 3 2 6 L.Garcia H,1 1 1 0 0 1 1 Giles H,2 1 1 0 0 0 1 Papelbon S,3-3 1 0 0 0 0 1 Washington IP H R ER BB SO Zimmermann L,1-261-3 4 4 2 4 3 Thornton 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 Barrett 1 0 0 0 0 1 Treinen 1 2 1 1 0 0 WP—L.Garcia. T—2:56. A—35,330 (41,341). ———

Cardinals 5, Reds 2

Cincinnatiabr h bi BHmltn cf 4 0 1 0 Negropr-cf1 1 0 0 Votto 1b 3 0 0 0 Frazier 3b 4 0 1 0 Phillips 2b 4 0 1 1 Bruce rf 4 0 1 0 Byrd lf 4 01 0 Pena c 4 01 0 Cozart ss 4 1 3 1 Bailey p 2 0 0 0 MParr p 0 0 0 0 Schmkr ph1 0 0 0 Gregg p 0 0 0 0 Diaz p 0 00 0 Boesch ph 0 0 0 0

St. Louis ab r h bi MCrpnt 3b 5 0 2 2 Heywrd rf 4 1 1 1 Hollidy lf 1 1 1 0 Bourjos cf 2 0 0 0 MAdms 1b 3 0 2 1 JhPerlt ss 4 1 0 0 Molina c 40 2 1 Jay cf-lf 41 1 0 Kozma 2b 3 1 0 0 CMrtnz p 2 0 0 0 Rynlds ph 1 0 0 0 Maness p 0 0 0 0 Choate p 0 0 0 0 Walden p 0 0 0 0 Wong ph 1 0 1 0 Rosnthl p 0 0 0 0 Totals 35 2 9 2 Totals 34 510 5 Cincinnati 000 010 010 — 2 St. Louis 101 102 00x — 5 E—Phillips (2). DP—Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 1. LOB—Cincinnati 9, St. Louis 8. 2B— M.Carpenter (7), Holliday (1), Molina (3). HR—Cozart (1), Heyward (1). SB—Bourjos (3). Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO Bailey L,0-1 5 2-3 9 5 5 3 0 M.Parra 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Gregg 1 0 0 0 0 0 Diaz 1 1 0 0 0 2 St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO

C.Martinez W,1-0 6 3 1 1 2 4 Maness 12-3 4 1 1 0 0 Choate 0 1 0 0 0 0 Walden H,5 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Rosenthal S,4-4 1 1 0 0 1 1 Choate pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. T—2:42. A—45,906 (45,399). ———

Cubs 7, Padres 6, 11 innings

San Diegoabr h bi Chicago ab r h bi Myers cf 5 0 0 0 Fowler cf 4 1 0 0 Alonso 1b 5 2 2 0 Soler rf 60 1 0 Kemp rf 5 2 2 2 Rizzo 1b 52 2 0 Upton lf 5 1 2 1 Bryant 3b 3 0 2 1 Venale pr-lf0 0 0 0 Coghln lf 4 0 0 0 Mdlrks 3b 5 1 1 1 Strop p 00 0 0 Gyorko 2b 5 0 0 1 Coke p 00 0 0 Amarst ss 5 0 0 0 HRndn p 0 0 0 0 Nieves c 2 0 0 0 Alcantr ph 1 0 0 0 Solarte ph 1 0 1 1 Rosscp p 0 0 0 0 Thayer p 0 0 0 0 D.Ross ph 0 0 0 0 Shields ph 1 0 0 0 SCastro ss 6 1 3 2 Kimrel p 0 0 0 0 MMntr c 42 2 3 T.Ross p 2 0 1 0 Hndrck p 2 0 0 0 Maurer p 0 0 0 0 Denorfi ph 1 0 0 0 Rearck p 0 0 0 0 Motte p 00 0 0 Spngnr ph 1 0 0 0 Szczur ph-lf 2 0 1 0 Kelley p 0 0 0 0 JHerrr 2b 5 1 1 0 DeNrrs ph-c10 1 0 Totals 43 6106 Totals 43 712 6 San Diego 200 000 00400 — 6 Chicago 000 021 30001 — 7 One out when winning run scored. E—Alonso (2), Bryant (1). DP—San Diego 1. LOB—San Diego 5, Chicago 13. 2B— Upton (3), Middlebrooks (3), Soler (1). HR— Kemp (1), M.Montero 2 (2). SB—Rizzo 2 (2), Szczur (2), J.Herrera (2). San Diego IP H R ER BB SO T.Ross 5 2-3 5 3 3 5 9 Maurer 1 2 2 2 1 0 Rearick 1-3 1 1 1 0 1 Kelley 1 1 0 0 0 2 Thayer 2 1 0 0 0 0 Kimbrel L,0-1 1-3 2 1 1 2 0 Chicago IP H R ER BB SO Hendricks 6 3 2 2 0 8 Motte H,1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Strop 1 0 0 0 1 1 Coke 0 2 2 2 0 0 H.Rondon BS,1-3 1 4 2 2 0 1 Rosscup W,1-0 2 1 0 0 0 2 Coke pitched to 2 batters in the 9th. WP—Strop. T—3:49. A—33,958 (40,929). ———

Mets 5, Marlins 4

Miami ab r h bi New York ab r h bi DGordn 2b5 0 5 3 Grndrs rf 4 0 0 0 Yelich lf 5 0 1 0 dArnad c 4 1 1 1 Stanton rf 4 0 0 0 Duda 1b 40 1 0 Prado 3b 4 0 0 0 Cuddyr lf 4 1 2 0 Morse 1b 4 1 1 1 CTorrs p 00 0 0 Ozuna cf 4 1 2 0 ATorrs p 00 0 0 Sltlmch c 3 0 0 0 DnMrp 2b 4 0 0 0 ISuzuki ph 1 0 0 0 Campll 3b 3 2 2 1 Hchvrr ss 4 1 2 0 Lagars cf 4 0 2 1 Latos p 0 0 0 0 Flores ss 31 2 2 Brignc ph 1 0 0 0 deGrm p 3 0 0 0 Urena p 0 0 0 0 Glmrtn p 0 0 0 0 Baker ph 0 1 0 0 Carlyle p 0 0 0 0 Hand p 0 0 0 0 Niwnhs lf 0 0 0 0 Realmt ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 36 4114 Totals 33 510 5 Miami 000 000 013 — 4 New York 011 003 00x — 5 DP—Miami 1, New York 1. LOB—Miami 7, New York 5. 2B—D.Gordon (4), Duda (7), Cuddyer (3). HR—Morse (2), d’Arnaud (2), Flores (2). SB—Campbell (1). CS—D.Gordon (4). S—Latos. Miami IP H R ER BB SO Latos L,0-3 5 6 2 2 1 5 Urena 2 3 3 3 0 0 Hand 1 1 0 0 0 0 New York IP H R ER BB SO deGrom W,2-1 7 6 0 0 0 8 Gilmartin 1-3 1 1 1 1 1 Carlyle 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 C.Torres 2-3 4 3 3 0 2 A.Torres S,1-1 1-3 0 0 0 0 1 WP—Hand, C.Torres. T—2:51. A—41,844 (41,922).

INTERLEAGUE Blue Jays 6, Braves 5, 10 innings

Atlanta ab r h bi Toronto ab r h bi Maybin cf 5 0 0 0 Travis 2b 5 0 1 0 Callas2b-3b5 1 2 0 Dnldsn dh 4 2 3 1 YongJr pr-lf0 0 0 0 Bautist rf 4 1 1 2 Markks dh 2 1 1 0 Encrnc 1b 4 0 0 0 Fremn 1b 4 1 2 2 Valenci 3b 4 1 4 0 CJhnsn 3b 3 0 0 1 RuMrtn c 4 1 1 1 Petersn 2b 1 0 1 0 Pillar lf 30 0 0 Przyns c 5 1 1 1 StTllsn ss 3 1 2 1 JGoms lf-rf4 0 0 0 Goins ss 10 0 0 Jhnsn rf-3b4 1 1 1 Pompy cf 3 0 1 1 ASmns ss 4 0 1 0 Totals 37 5 9 5 Totals 35 613 6 Atlanta 102 100 001 0 — 5 Toronto 000 000 320 1 — 6 No outs when winning run scored. DP—Atlanta 5. LOB—Atlanta 7, Toronto 5. 2B—Valencia 2 (2). 3B—St.Tolleson (1). HR—Freeman (4), Pierzynski (3), K.Johnson (2), Donaldson (3), Bautista (3). SB—Valencia (1). CS—Peterson (1). SF—C.Johnson. Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO A.Wood 6 2-3 9 3 3 2 0 Cunniff H,2 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Ji.Johnson BS,1-2 1 3 2 2 0 0 Avilan 1 0 0 0 1 0 Marimon L,0-1 0 1 1 1 0 0 Toronto IP H R ER BB SO Dickey 7 4 4 4 4 6 Hynes 0 2 0 0 0 0 Hendriks 1 0 0 0 0 2 M.Castro BS,1-3 1 2 1 1 0 1 Cecil W,1-1 1 1 0 0 0 1 Hynes pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. Marimon pitched to 1 batter in the 10th. WP—Hendriks, M.Castro. T—2:41. A—34,743 (49,282).

LATE FRIDAY Rangers 3, Mariners 1

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r h bi 11 0 01 0 02 1 00 0 00 0 22 1 00 0 01 1 00 0

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Peguer ph-lf 2 0 0 0 Totals 32 3 7 3 Totals 31 1 8 1 Texas 100 010 001 — 3 Seattle 000 000 010 — 1 E—Zunino (1). DP—Texas 3. LOB—Texas 6, Seattle 6. 2B—Andrus (1), Fielder (3), Chirinos (2), B.Miller (2). HR—Chirinos (2). CS—L.Martin (1), Odor (1). SF—S.Smith. Texas IP H R ER BB SO Gallardo W,2-1 6 6 0 0 2 3 Sh.Tolleson H,3 1 0 0 0 0 2 Scheppers H,1 1 2 1 1 0 0 Feliz S,2-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Seattle IP H R ER BB SO Happ L,0-1 7 5 2 2 2 3 Medina 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 Furbush 0 0 0 0 1 0 Leone 11-3 1 1 0 1 0 Furbush pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Gallardo pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. WP—Furbush, Leone. T—3:00. A—36,606 (47,574). ———

Twins 3, Indians 2, 11 innings

Clevelandab r h bi Minnesotaab r h bi Bourn cf 4 0 0 0 DSantn ss 4 0 0 0 Kipnis 2b 4 0 0 0 EdEscr lf 30 0 0 Brantly dh 5 0 2 0 SRonsn pr-lf 1 0 1 0 CSantn 1b 5 0 0 0 Mauer 1b 3 0 0 0 Moss rf 4 1 1 1 Dozier 2b 4 0 1 0 DvMrp lf 2 0 0 0 KVargs dh 5 0 0 0 Aviles ph-lf2 0 1 0 Plouffe 3b 5 1 1 1 Chsnhll 3b 4 0 2 0 Arcia rf 31 1 0 RPerez c 5 1 1 0 Hrmnn c 4 1 2 1 JRmrz ss 5 0 1 0 JSchafr cf 3 0 0 0 Totals 40 2 8 1 Totals 35 3 6 2 Cleveland 000 011 00000 — 2 Minnesota 000 002 00001 — 3 No outs when winning run scored. E—Moss (1), R.Perez (2). DP—Cleveland 1, Minnesota 1. LOB—Cleveland 10, Minnesota 9. 2B—Aviles (1). HR—Moss (1), Plouffe (2). SB—C.Santana (1), S.Robinson (2). S—D.Santana, J.Schafer. Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO Kluber 8 3 2 2 1 8 McAllister 12-3 2 0 0 1 1 Rzepczynski 0 0 0 0 1 0 Shaw L,0-1 1-3 1 1 1 1 1 Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO Pelfrey 5 3 1 1 4 2 Stauffer 1 2 1 1 0 2 A.Thompson 2 0 0 0 0 1 Perkins 1 1 0 0 0 2 Thielbar 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 Boyer W,1-1 11-3 1 0 0 1 2 Rzepczynski pitched to 1 batter in the 10th. Shaw pitched to 1 batter in the 11th. HBP—by Kluber (Edu.Escobar). WP—Kluber 2, Pelfrey. T—3:38. A—21,307 (39,021). ———

Dodgers 7, Rockies 3

Coloradoab r h bi Los Angelesabr h bi Blckmn rf 4 1 1 2 Rollins ss 4 1 0 0 Tlwtzk ss 4 1 2 1 Crwfrd lf 51 1 0 Arenad 3b 4 0 1 0 AGnzlz 1b 4 3 3 2 Rosario 1b 4 0 2 0 HKndrc 2b 4 1 2 3 Hundly c 3 0 0 0 Grandl c 31 1 0 Dickrsn lf 4 0 1 0 Ethier rf 20 1 1 Stubbs cf 4 1 0 0 Uribe 3b 40 1 0 Kndrck p 2 0 0 0 Pedrsn cf 2 0 0 0 Oberg p 0 0 0 0 Kershw p 2 0 1 0 Ynoa ph 1 0 0 0 Guerrr ph 1 0 0 0 Fridrch p 0 0 0 0 PRdrgz p 0 0 0 0 Hwkns p 0 0 0 0 YGarci p 00 0 0 McKnr ph 1 0 0 0 JuTrnr ph 1 0 0 0 LeMahi 2b 3 0 0 0 Lieratr p 00 0 0 Totals 34 3 7 3 Totals 32 710 6 Colorado 000 120 000 — 3 Los Angeles 300 120 10x — 7 E—A.Gonzalez (2). DP—Colorado 1. LOB—Colorado 5, Los Angeles 7. 2B— Rosario (2), A.Gonzalez 2 (8), H.Kendrick (4), Kershaw (1). HR—Blackmon (1), Tulowitzki (1), H.Kendrick (1). SB—Stubbs (1), Rollins (3). SF—Ethier. Colorado IP H R ER BB SO K.Kendrick L,1-2 4 2-3 7 6 6 4 6 Oberg 1 1-3 1 0 0 0 1 Friedrich 1 2 1 1 0 0 Hawkins 1 0 0 0 1 2 Los Angeles IP H R ER BB SO Kershaw W,1-1 6 6 3 1 1 12 P.Rodriguez H,3 1 0 0 0 0 1 Y.Garcia 1 1 0 0 0 2 Liberatore 1 0 0 0 0 1 WP—K.Kendrick, Kershaw. PB—Grandal. T—3:18. A—48,950 (56,000). ———

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SFranciscoab r h bi Aoki lf 40 0 0 Panik 2b 40 2 0 Pagan cf 30 1 0 Maxwll rf 1 0 0 0 Posey c 30 0 0 HSnchz c 1 0 0 0 McGeh 3b 2 0 0 0 Y.Petit p 00 0 0 Belt 1b 30 0 0 GBlanc rf-cf 3 0 1 0 BCrwfr ss 3 0 0 0 Peavy p 10 0 0 Kontos p 0 0 0 0 Arias ph 10 0 0 Vglsng p 0 0 0 0 MDuffy 3b 1 0 0 0 Totals 44 9188 Totals 30 0 4 0 Arizona 003 111 102 — 9 San Francisco 000 000 000 — 0 E—G.Blanco (1). DP—Arizona 1. LOB— Arizona 15, San Francisco 4. 2B—Pollock (3), D.Peralta 2 (2), Panik (3). 3B—Lamb (1). SB—Pollock (1), Owings (1). SF—D.Peralta. Arizona IP H R ER BB SO Collmenter W,1-2 9 4 0 0 1 2 San Francisco IP H R ER BB SO Peavy L,0-2 3 2-3 8 4 4 1 2 Kontos 1 1-3 2 1 1 0 0 Vogelsong 2 5 2 1 4 3 Y.Petit 2 3 2 2 1 3 Vogelsong pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. PB—H.Sanchez. T—3:00. A—41,550 (41,915).

SPORTS

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015

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Jones stars at OSU spring game Kenseth, 43, not contemplating retirement soon COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Already a statewide celebrity after guiding Ohio State to three postseason wins and the national championship last season, Cardale Jones made the most of his very first collegiate start at home. The senior-to-be completed 19 of 42 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns to Corey Smith to lead the Gray to a 17-14 win over the Scarlet before a national spring-game record crowd of 99,391 at Ohio Stadium. “It was pretty fun,” Jones said. “I hope I can carry it over to the fall.” Jones also won a halftime quarterback challenge. But he was far from perfect, throwing two interceptions and being sacked three times. Coach Urban Meyer was enthused about what specific players did in 15 spring workouts, but not so much by how far the Buckeyes progressed. “As I just told our players is that we did not improve as a team. That was not a good team out there. As a team, that’s much worse than what you saw in JanuAP ary, obviously,” he said, referring to the Buckeyes’ 42-20 win over Oregon in the OHIO STATE QUARTERBACK Cardale College Football Playoff championship Jones drops back to pass during the game. “But we did individually get better.” Buckeyes’ spring football game on Sat-

Childs runs for 83 yards, TD in Ok. State spring game

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Rennie Childs ran for 83 yards and a touchdown to help the White team beat the Orange 31-13 in Oklahoma State’s spring game on Saturday. The Cowboys are looking to replace their top two rushers from last season. Desmond Roland was a senior last year and Tyreek Hill was kicked off the team, so the spring offered an opportunity for Childs to establish himself before highly touted Chris Carson and Jeff Carr arrive for fall practice. Childs busted loose for a 60-yard run early in the second quarter, and tight

TEXAS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1C first two drives. His tuck-andrun scamper for a 12-yard touchdown capped the first, and he used his legs to convert a fourth down that set up a field goal. He also completed his first nine passes. Had his day ended there, fans would be clamoring for him to start. But a fumbled snap killed one drive and an interception thrown under pressure into coverage stopped another. Then another throw into coverage was dropped by a defender. Strong said he expects Swoopes, a junior, will be better next season because the team around him should be better, most notably in the offensive line. And Texas has tinkered with its offense, try-

to get tackled. He needed to find a way to make some plays.”

WR Dupre looks dangerous in LSU spring game

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU receiver Malachi Dupre looks ready to fulfill the promise he showed during an intermittently spectacular freshman season. Dupre produced some of the most memorable highlights from LSU’s spring game Saturday, making a difficult adjustment on a 37-yard touchdown reception from Anthony Jennings and a diving catch on a 35-yard scoring strike from Brandon Harris. “I’m very confident moving forward. The difference is I have a year under my belt,” Dupre said. “I know what I have to do to dominate.” The sophomore from suburban New Orleans was the nation’s top-rated recruit at receiver in 2014, when he made 14 catches for 318 yards and five TDs. He had four catches Saturday for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Harris and Jennings, who are competing for the starting job, split time with the first-team offense. Jennings, who’ll be a junior next seaurday in Columbus, Ohio. The attenson, finished 13 of 20 for 242 yards and dance of 99,391 set a national record for two TDs. Harris, who’ll be a sophomore, a spring game. was 11 of 17 for 178 yards and two end Zac Veatch caught a touchdown scores. pass from Mason Rudolph on the next play to put the White up 14-6. Childs’ 5- Coker has top Tide QB performance yard touchdown run in the second quarTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama ter extended the White’s lead to 28-6. coach Nick Saban doesn’t think it’s fair “Rennie has played better this to pass judgment on his quarterbacks spring,” Oklahoma State coach Mike based on the spring game. Gundy said. “He’s accepted the chalJake Coker was easily the most prolenge. He wasn’t as physical over his ductive of the Crimson Tide passers on first few years here as he needed to be. Saturday in his second bid to win the We pushed him hard through the spring. starting job after transferring from He got hit more than what we would Florida State last summer. He led the have wanted him to, but we felt like we White team featuring the first-team ofneeded him to be in that role. We felt fense to a 27-14 win over the defensethat he needed to get tired, he needed led Crimson before 65,157 fans.

ing to move away from its pro-style offense to an uptempo spread attack favored throughout the Big 12. “I see an offense now that he’ll have an opportunity to show his skills,” Strong said. Heard said he’s still learning. “The game is still fast for me,” Heard said. “I really do have to have the team’s confidence in me. My job is to show them that when my number is called, I’ll be ready.” A few other takeaways as Texas wrapped up spring practice: TEMPO Texas showed some signs of pushing the tempo and spreading out the defense. Play-calling has been simplified to help the quarterbacks get the call faster, but none of it was sharp enough for Strong on Saturday.

“I want it to be quicker,” strength of the team last season but lost key starters from Strong said. the line to the backfield and PASS CATCHERS has the biggest holes on the Texas is still looking for a team to fill. Freshman linebig play receiver to step up. Ar- backer Malik Jefferson, a manti Foreman and Lorenzo highly touted recruit who enJoe were the most consistent rolled in January, had the with 11 total catches for 142 best play of the game when yards, but neither produced he broke out of a blitz to the field-stretching play Texas tackle Johnson from behind has lacked. and force the fumble. Marcus Johnson, who was a disappointment in 2014, did- KICKING GAME n’t play Saturday because of After struggling through an injury and Dorian Leonard an inconsistent 2014, placehad three drops and an un- kicker Nick Rose made four sportsmanlike conduct of five field goal attempts Satpenalty, all in the first half. urday, with the only miss Daje Johnson, widely consid- coming on a 43-yarder that ered an exceptional athlete, bounced high off the right upcontinues to struggle to make right. Rose’s biggest kick plays. He had two fumbles, came when he nailed one one of which was scooped up from 52 yards in the second and returned for a touchdown. quarter, the kind of distance that gives Texas a valuable DEFENSE scoring option in a close The defense was the game.

Merritt maintains edge at RBC Heritage

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Troy Merritt felt the fear Saturday he experienced during his successful amateur career. The third-round leader at the RBC Heritage expects another healthy dose Sunday. Merritt shot a 2-under 69 to take a three-stroke lead over defending champion Matt Kuchar, Brendon Todd and Kevin Kisner. Jim Furyk, No. 10 in the world, was four shots behind, with Masters champ Jordan Spieth another stroke back and eager to win another jacket — this one tartan. “I was starting to feel the fear and being afraid, like I would when I was an amateur,” Merritt said. “It’s not a bad fear; it’s the fear of being caught. And I think it’s worked for me in the past. “ Merritt finished at 14-under 199, two off the 54-hole scoring record set by Justin Leonard in his 2002 victory. Todd made the big move with a 63, the day’s lowest round. Kisner shot 67,

and Kuchar 68. Furyk led a group another stroke behind after a 68, with Spieth five shots back, also following a 68. Brice Garnett and Branden Grace were tied with Furyk in fifth. Garnett shot 65, and Grace 66. Bo Van Pelt was 9 under along with Spieth after a 67. Spieth thrilled the gallery with his bounce-back 62 on Friday and it was a full house around the first tee when the 21-year-old Texan got started. But Spieth played more like he did in Thursday’s opening 74 than in the second round, fighting to put shots close and make putts on the way to his 68.

Greater Gwinnett Championship

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Olin Browne shot a tournament-record 8-under 64 to take the second-round lead in the Champions Tour’s Greater Gwinnett Championship. Browne was at 12 under. Bernard

Langer was a stroke back after a 64 of his own, holing a 30-foot eagle putt on No. 18. He won the tournament in 2013 and finished second last year. Browne’s white shoes were streaked with red mud by the end of his day at soggy TPC Sugarloaf. The rain-delayed first round was completed early Saturday. Rocco Mediate, who lost the lead with a double bogey on No. 11, was third at 9 under after a 67.

Shenzhen International

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot a 4under 68 to take the lead after the third round of the inaugural Shenzhen International, though he let a five-shot advantage slip to two strokes with a double bogey and bogey on this final two holes. Kiradech had nine birdies in his round. He had a 12-under 204 total.

SATURDAY’S GOLF SCORES PGA Tour RBC Heritage

Saturday At Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head Island, S.C. Purse: $5.9 million Yardage: 7,101; Par: 71 Third Round Troy Merritt 69-61-69—199 Brendon Todd 73-66-63—202 Kevin Kisner 68-67-67—202 Matt Kuchar 68-66-68—202 Brice Garnett 72-66-65—203 Branden Grace 70-67-66—203 Jim Furyk 71-64-68—203 Bo Van Pelt 69-68-67—204 Jordan Spieth 74-62-68—204 Luke Donald 73-66-66—205 Brendon de Jonge70-68-67—205 Justin Thomas 70-67-68—205 Louis Oosthuizen 69-67-69—205 M. Hoffmann 68-68-69—205 John Merrick 69-65-71—205 G. McDowell 66-69-70—205 Ian Poulter 69-70-67—206 Russell Knox 75-64-67—206 Matt Every 66-70-70—206 Jason Kokrak 72-70-65—207 Jason Dufner 74-67-66—207 Pat Perez 69-71-67—207 Sean O’Hair 70-67-70—207 Lucas Glover 70-67-70—207 Kevin Streelman 71-65-71—207 Jerry Kelly 71-66-70—207 Anirban Lahiri 73-69-66—208 Brandt Snedeker 77-64-67—208 Cameron Smith 68-73-67—208 Chris Stroud 72-67-69—208 Bryce Molder 74-64-70—208 Ben Martin 69-69-70—208 Vijay Singh 71-67-70—208 John Peterson 72-65-71—208 Blake Adams 72-65-71—208 Stewart Cink 70-67-71—208 Robert Allenby 71-71-67—209

William McGirt 71-70-68—209 Bill Haas 71-70-68—209 Brian Harman 75-65-69—209 Martin Flores 73-67-69—209 Freddie Jacobson 71-68-70—209 Steven Bowditch 74-68-68—210 Robert Streb 74-68-68—210 Billy Horschel 72-69-69—210 Alex Cejka 70-71-69—210 Brian Stuard 73-68-69—210 Webb Simpson 71-70-69—210 Carl Pettersson 72-69-69—210 Sangmoon Bae 67-73-70—210 Joost Luiten 69-71-70—210 Zac Blair 70-69-71—210 Hudson Swafford 70-69-71—210 Tom Watson 72-70-69—211 Danny Lee 71-71-69—211 Ricky Barnes 69-72-70—211 a-Scott Vincent 70-70-71—211 George McNeill 72-67-72—211 Ben Crane 72-67-72—211 James Hahn 70-69-72—211 Andres Gonzales 70-72-70—212 Martin Laird 72-70-70—212 Charley Hoffman 71-70-71—212 Scott Brown 74-67-71—212 Jim Renner 69-69-74—212 Charl Schwartzel 72-70-71—213 D. Summerhays 70-70-73—213 Aaron Baddeley 70-67-76—213 Chris Kirk 71-70-73—214 Scott Langley 68-70-76—214 Jason Bohn 73-68-74—215 Charlie Beljan 69-72-74—215 Daniel Berger 72-68-75—215 Ryo Ishikawa 71-70-75—216 Nick Taylor 72-69-77—218 Boo Weekley 74-67-77—218

LPGA Tour Lotte Championship Late Friday At Ko Olina Golf Club Kapolei, Hawaii

Purse: $1.8 million Yardage: 6,383; Par 72 Third Round a-denotes amateur Sei Young Kim 67-67-70—204 I.K. Kim 65-69-71—2051 Inbee Park 67-70-69—206 Jenny Shin 68-70-70—208 Chella Choi 70-68-71—209 Ai Miyazato 70-69-71—210 Paula Creamer 69-69-72—210 Cristie Kerr 69-76-67—212 Hyo Joo Kim 69-73-70—212 Morgan Pressel 69-72-71—212 Beatriz Recari 69-71-72—212 Michelle Wie 70-69-73—212 Mirim Lee 69-69-74—212 Sandra Gal 70-72-71—213 Mika Miyazato 71-71-71—213 Xi Yu Lin 69-72-72—213 a-So Young Lee 71-69-73—213 B. Lincicome 73-67-73—213 Haru Nomura 69-70-74—213 Alison Walshe 74-73-67—214 Lee-Anne Pace 72-71-71—214 P. Phatlum 71-69-74—214 Minjee Lee 72-72-71—215 So Yeon Ryu 70-74-71—215 Shanshan Feng 70-73-72—215 Danielle Kang 71-71-73—215 Belen Mozo 73-74-69—216 Wei-Ling Hsu 74-71-71—216 Tiffany Joh 70-74-72—216 Brittany Lang 73-70-73—216 Jennifer Johnson 72-70-74—216 Sakura Yokomine 74-68-74—216 Na Yeon Choi 67-73-76—216 Ryann O’Toole 71-75-71—217 Pernilla Lindberg 71-74-72—217 Mo Martin 72-73-72—217 Mi Hyang Lee 76-71-71—218 Kelly Tan 75-72-71—218 Catriona Matthew77-69-72—218 Ji Young Oh 76-70-72—218 Jenny Suh 73-73-72—218

Felicity Johnson 73-72-73—218 Jennifer Song 73-71-74—218 Yani Tseng 74-70-74—218 Kim Kaufman 72-71-75—218 Angela Stanford 72-71-75—218 Mi Jung Hur 73-74-72—219 Karin Sjodin 78-69-72—219 Caroline Masson 73-73-73—219 Hee Kyung Seo 77-69-73—219 Sue Kim 71-74-74—219 P.K. Kongkraphan 73-72-74—219 Natalie Gulbis 70-74-75—219 Jane Park 72-69-78—219 Jee Young Lee 74-72-74—220 Min Lee 75-71-74—220 Danah Bordner 72-70-78—220

Euro PGA Shenzhen International Saturday At Genzon Golf Club Shenzhen, China Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 7,145; Par: 72 Third Round K. Aphibarnrat 67-69-68—204 Peter Uihlein 67-68-71—206 Pablo Larrazabal 73-69-65—207 Emiliano Grillo 71-67-70—208 Matt Ford 69-69-70—208 T. Fleetwood 70-69-69—208 Scott Hend 70-70-68—208 Kristoffer Broberg 73-69-67—209 Darren Fichardt 68-70-71—209 Y.E. Yang 72-71-66—209 Tom Lewis 72-71-66—209 Li Hao-tong 71-73-65—209 David Howell 71-70-69—210 Huang Wen-yi 66-74-70—210 Alexander Levy 71-70-69—210 Anthony Wall 69-72-69—210 Marco Crespi, Italy69-70-72—211 Gregory Havret 70-68-73—211 Tyrrell Hatton 72-70-69—211 Ross Fisher 69-74-68—211

Marcus Fraser 72-71-68—211 Richie Ramsay 72-73-66—211 Also Bubba Watson 70-74-74—218 David Lipsky 73-68-79—220

Champions Tour Greater Gwinnett Championship Saturday At TPC Sugarloaf Duluth, Ga. Purse: $1.8 million Yardage: 7,179; Par: 72 Second Round Olin Browne 68-64—132 Bernhard Langer 69-64—133 Rocco Mediate 68-67—135 Jesper Parnevik 68-69—137 Stephen Ames 70-67—137 Mark O’Meara 68-69—137 Tom Pernice Jr. 69-68—137 Rod Spittle 72-66—138 Tommy Armour III 67-71—138 Joe Durant 69-70—139 Miguel A. Jimenez 69-70—139 Colin Montgomerie 71-68—139 Bart Bryant 69-70—139 Esteban Toledo 69-70—139 Tom Byrum 69-71—140 Gary Hallberg 69-71—140 Sandy Lyle 72-68—140 Paul Goydos 71-69—140 Doug Rohrbaugh 72-68—140 Mike Goodes 70-71—141 Ian Woosnam 68-73—141 Kirk Triplett 70-71—141 Willie Wood 72-69—141 Jeff Coston 69-72—141 Joey Sindelar 68-74—142 Mark Brooks 70-72—142 Larry Mize 72-70—142 Steve Jones 70-72—142 Brad Faxon 70-72—142 Michael Allen 71-71—142

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Matt Kenseth is just a year younger than Jeff Gordon, who has already said he’ll retire at the end of this season. The 43-year-old former champion won’t use Gordon’s exit as a reason to consider his own future in NASCAR. He’s got no plans to get out of the race car anytime soon and hopes his pole-winning run at Bristol Motor Speedway will lead to the end of a 51-race winless streak. Asked if Gordon’s decision has led him to ponder retirement, Kenseth said he hasn’t given the subject any thought. “I feel as good as I did 10 years ago, and I’d like to say that I do as good or better job behind the wheel than I did then,” said Kenseth, who starts first Sunday. “Jeff got to that point where he knew that it was time to go do something else, and it doesn’t seem like he has any doubts about that. “The fortunate few who can keep jobs and keep running, and don’t just fade out because they can’t get a competitive job anymore, can decide when that happens. I hope I’m fortunate enough to be one of those guys.” Kenseth, a two-time Daytona 500 winner and the 2003 Cup champion, had a resurgence with his 2013 move to Joe Gibbs Racing. He won seven races that year and took Jimmie Johnson down to the wire before losing the championship race. He went winless last year, but he has been inching toward victory lane this season. Kenseth was likely headed to a win last month at California until a late debris caution ruined his day.

SPRINT CUP LINEUP NASCAR Sprint Cup Food City 500 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn. Lap length: .533 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 128.632 mph. 2. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 128.442. 3. (19) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 128.322. 4. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 128.211. 5. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 127.419. 6. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 127.317. 7. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 126.871. 8. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 126.829. 9. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 126.829. 10. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 126.612. 11. (18) David Ragan, Toyota, 126.436. 12. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 126.262. 13. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 127.081. 14. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 127.073. 15. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 126.562. 16. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 126.503. 17. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 126.428. 18. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 126.088. 19. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, 125.947.

20. (47) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 125.939. 21. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 125.831. 22. (83) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 125.798. 23. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 125.609. 24. (55) Brett Moffitt, Toyota, 125.199. 25. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 126.378. 26. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 126.328. 27. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 126.303. 28. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 126.146. 29. (23) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 126.046. 30. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 125.823. 31. (6) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 125.798. 32. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 125.625. 33. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 125.551. 34. (26) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 125.51. 35. (98) Josh Wise, Ford, 125.453. 36. (46) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 125.158. 37. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, owner points. 38. (34) Chris Buescher, Ford, owner points. 39. (9) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, owner points. 40. (7) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, owner points. 41. (32) Mike Bliss, Ford, owner points. 42. (35) Cole Whitt, Ford, owner points. 43. (33) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet, owner points.

Xfinity: Logano leads flag-to-flag

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Joey Logano led flag-toflag Saturday to win the Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Erik Jones started from the pole but was passed by Logano before he completed the first lap. Logano led all 300 laps in cruising to his second Xfinity Series victory of the season. “I’ve never led every single lap in a race before,” Logano said. “Gosh this is fun. This is amazing. You’re just waiting for something to go wrong.” In three starts in NASCAR’s second-tier series, Logano has driven his Ford to two wins and a secondplace finish for Team Penske. Daniel Suarez, a rookie for Joe Gibbs Racing, finished a career-best second. He needed a big save of his Toyota about halfway through the race, eventually moved into second, but never had a challenge for Logano. “I just can’t believe it — I can’t explain to you in words right now what I’m feeling in Spanish or English,” said Suarez, who was born and raised in Mexico and didn’t speak any English when he first visited North Carolina three years ago to pursue a NASCAR career. Chris Buescher was third in a Ford for Roush Fenway Racing and moved into a tie with Ty Dillon for the series points lead. He said he wasn’t looking too far ahead at a potential championship race.

XFINITY RESULTS NASCAR XFINITY Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 Results Saturday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn. Lap length: .533 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 300 laps, 150 rating, 0 points, $61,795. 2. (9) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 300, 109.1, 42, $50,774. 3. (14) Chris Buescher, Ford, 300, 109.6, 41, $43,677. 4. (1) Erik Jones, Toyota, 300, 112.9, 0, $44,885. 5. (16) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 300, 101.9, 39, $34,701. 6. (13) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 300, 97.4, 38, $33,566. 7. (6) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 300, 119.8, 0, $25,998. 8. (4) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 300, 108.9, 36, $31,857. 9. (8) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 300, 90.6, 35, $31,635. 10. (12) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 300, 85.5, 34, $34,382. 11. (17) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, 300, 81.8, 33, $31,080. 12. (7) Darrell Wallace Jr., Ford, 300, 91.8, 32, $30,979. 13. (21) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 299, 74.4, 31, $30,878. 14. (11) John Wes Townley, Chevrolet, 297, 72, 0, $30,828. 15. (20) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 297, 68.7, 29, $31,152. 16. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 297, 88.2, 0, $24,702. 17. (23) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet, 296, 61.2, 27, $30,652. 18. (29) David Starr, Toyota, 296, 62.6, 26, $30,601. 19. (33) Cale Conley, Toyota, 296, 59.5, 25, $30,500. 20. (25) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 295, 59.3, 24, $30,950. 21. (24) Ryan Reed, Ford, 294, 63.6, 23, $30,574. 22. (32) Blake Koch, Toyota, 294, 48.5, 22, $30,319. 23. (22) Dakoda Armstrong, Ford, 294, 49.5, 21, $30,268.

24. (28) Todd Bodine, Chevrolet, 293, 46.3, 20, $30,192. 25. (27) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 293, 47.7, 19, $30,291. 26. (26) Eric McClure, Toyota, 291, 40.6, 18, $30,066. 27. (18) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, engine, 273, 67.2, 17, $30,016. 28. (19) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, brakes, 268, 67.4, 16, $29,940. 29. (31) Harrison Rhodes, Chevrolet, 260, 49.6, 15, $29,889. 30. (10) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 252, 75.1, 14, $29,634. 31. (5) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 229, 91.6, 0, $23,128. 32. (35) Peyton Sellers, Chevrolet, electrical, 227, 37, 12, $28,992. 33. (15) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, accident, 206, 67.6, 11, $28,876. 34. (37) Timmy Hill, Toyota, engine, 198, 33.7, 0, $28,841. 35. (39) Mike Harmon, Dodge, suspension, 106, 28.2, 9, $22,800. 36. (38) Carlos Contreras, Chevrolet, brakes, 60, 32, 8, $20,646. 37. (36) Derrike Cope, Chevrolet, fuel pump, 55, 28.7, 7, $19,646. 38. (30) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, brakes, 41, 37.2, 6, $18,646. 39. (34) Jeff Green, Toyota, vibration, 28, 33.8, 5, $17,646. 40. (40) Derek White, Dodge, electrical, 11, 28.1, 4, $16,646. ——— Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 87.218 mph. Time of Race: 1 hour, 50 minutes, 0 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.172 seconds. Caution Flags: 8 for 48 laps. Lead Changes: 1 among 1 driver. Lap Leaders: J.Logano 1-300. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Logano, 1 time for 300 laps. Top 10 in Points: 1. C.Buescher, 258; 2. T.Dillon, 258; 3. C.Elliott, 246; 4. D.Wallace Jr., 236; 5. R.Reed, 220; 6. E.Sadler, 215; 7. B.Gaughan, 211; 8. R.Smith, 211; 9. B.Scott, 205; 10. D.Suarez, 202.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015

Wiser L.A. Clippers ready for showdown with Spurs LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have faced almost every postseason obstacle imaginable during their 18-year run of steady success. They’ve never had their team owner banned from the NBA for life in the middle of a playoff series, though. “Yeah, we’ve had some challenges as a team,” Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin said. “And we’re tougher because of it.” The Clippers hope their unique experience during last year’s supremely turbulent postseason gave them some of the tenacity necessary to survive a first-round meeting with the defending NBA champions. San Antonio visits Staples Center for Game 1 on Sunday night. A year after Donald Sterling’s public exposure for racist comments led to his banishment in the middle of their first playoff run under coach Doc Rivers, the Clippers are healthy, hungry and free of off-court distractions. They just hope they’re prepared for the daunting challenge of knocking off the Spurs in the league’s most intriguing opening-round matchup. “I think experience is the best teacher, and that was definitely tough,” Clippers guard Jamal Crawford said, recalling Sterling’s downfall last spring. “Playing the defending champs in the first round, that’s tough, but I think we’re up for the challenge.” The Clippers are unlikely ever to face anything similar to the distractions they overcame last year to eliminate Golden State in a tense seven-game series. Sterling’s comments

were made public early in the series, and the Clippers wore their warmup shirts inside-out before dumping them at center court in Oakland in a defiant display of unity against their team owner. The Spurs survived their own seven-game slugfest with Dallas in the first round last spring, but lost just four more games on the way to the fifth championship for Tim Duncan and coach Gregg Popovich. Both teams drew a brutal opening matchup thanks to San Antonio’s loss to New Orleans on the final day of the regular season. The 55-win Spurs dropped all the way to the sixth seed, giving them a matchup with the third-seeded Clippers, who won 56 games and had the NBA’s third-best record. “We’re starting on the road against one of the hottest teams playing right now,” Duncan said. “We’re comfortable playing on the road. We’ve been through just about every situation possible, so we have the capacity and we have the experience to be able to start a series on the road.” While the Spurs have won five championships and reached nine conference finals in the last 18 years, the Clippers have won only four playoff series in their entire 45-year franchise history — two of those in the previous three years. “We’re not going to have their experience. There’s no way,” Rivers said. “So what? It’s a clear advantage. They should have an advantage. They have an advantage over every team playing, not just us. They have an advantage over everybody. They’ve won titles together, and that you cannot knock off.”

NBA PLAYOFFS AP

DALLAS’S TYSON CHANDLER (6) shoots over Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday in Houston. Rockets’ James Harden (13) also defends on the play.

Harden hits for 24 as Rockets top Mavs HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 24 points and Corey Brewer scored 13 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Houston Rockets to a 118-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference series. Brewer made three 3-pointers in about 3 minutes in the fourth to keep the Mavericks at bay. He added another three points when he made a layup and a free throw to give Houston a 109-95 lead with 3 minutes left. Houston won the opener in the bestof-seven series after losing both home games last season in a first-round loss to Portland. Game 2 is Tuesday night in Houston. Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points for the Mavericks. They are in the playoffs for the 14th time in the last 15 seasons.

Warriors 106, Pelicans 99

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 34 points with an MVP-worthy performance, and the Golden State Warriors went up big before holding off the New Orleans Pelicans 106-99 in their playoff opener Saturday. Klay Thompson added 21 points, and Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut dominated down low as the Warriors looked every bit like the NBA’s top seed — at least for three quarters. They smothered Anthony Davis and the Pelicans with the league’s best defense, thrilling a gold shirt-wearing sellout crowd of 19,596 that rocked and roared all afternoon. The Warriors led by 15 after the first quarter, 18 at the half and 25 late in the third. The Pelicans pulled within four in the final minute behind Davis, who scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, to make the contest seem closer than it really was. Game 2 of the series is Monday night in Oakland, where the Warriors have won 19 straight. Davis shot 13 of 23 from the floor and grabbed seven rebounds in his playoff debut. Quincy Pondexter scored 20 points and Eric Gordon added 16 for the Pelicans, who shot 42.2 percent. That was due in large part to Golden

State’s defensive stoppers, Green and Bogut, who came up big on both ends. Pelicans point guard Tyreke Evans also left in the first half with a bruised left knee and did not return. Green finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Bogut had 12 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. The Warriors won a franchise-record 67 games, going a league-best 39-2 at home. And just like their regular-season resume predicted, they worked over the Pelicans with all the pomp and potency of a playoff powerhouse.

Bulls 103, Bucks 91

CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose had 23 points and seven assists in his first postseason game in three years, Jimmy Butler scored 25 points, and Chicago opened the playoffs with a 103-91 victory over Milwaukee. Rose was at his fearless best, driving hard to the rim in the early going, and mixed in three 3-pointers in the second half. He shot 9 of 16 and got serenaded with “MVP! MVP!” chants. It was quite a night for a superstar point guard making his first playoff appearance since he tore a knee ligament in the 2012 playoff opener against Philadelphia. Chicago hosts Game 2 on Monday. Khris Middleton scored 18 points and Zaza Pachulia had 15, but Michael Carter Williams finishing with nine on 4-of-13 shooting as the sixth-seeded Bucks came up short after jumping from 15 wins to 41 this season.

Wizards 93, Raptors 86, OT

TORONTO (AP) — Paul Pierce scored five of his 20 points in overtime, Nene had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 93-86 on Saturday in Game 1 of their firstround playoff series. Pierce hit a 3-pointer, his fourth of the game, to begin the extra session, further tormenting a Raptors team he eliminated with Brooklyn in last year’s playoffs, then derided this week by saying, “I don’t feel they have the ‘It’ that makes you worried,” in an interview with ESPN.

NBA BOX SCORES Rockets 118, Mavericks 108

DALLAS (108) Parsons 5-15 0-0 10, Nowitzki 10-14 3-3 24, Chandler 5-8 12 11, Rondo 7-16 0-0 15, Ellis 5-16 4-6 16, Aminu 1-3 0-0 2, Harris 1-3 0-0 2, Stoudemire 2-12 6-6 10, Barea 6-9 0-0 12, Jefferson 0-0 0-0 0, Villanueva 2-3 0-0 6. Totals 44-99 14-17 108. HOUSTON (118) Ariza 3-6 4-4 12, Jones 6-15 7-11 19, Howard 5-9 1-2 11, Terry 6-10 0-0 16, Harden 4-11 15-17 24, Capela 3-5 2-4 8, Prigioni 1-4 0-0 2, J.Smith 5-14 1-4 11, Brewer 5-11 2-3 15. Totals 38-85 32-45 118. Dallas 19 36 22 31 — 108 Houston 32 27 25 34 — 118 3-Point Goals—Dallas 6-17 (Villanueva 2-3, Ellis 2-4, Nowitzki 1-1, Rondo 1-2, Aminu 0-1, Harris 0-2, Parsons 0-4), Houston 10-25 (Terry 4-7, Brewer 3-4, Ariza 2-2, Harden 1-5, J.Smith 0-2, Jones 0-2, Prigioni 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Dallas 60 (Chandler 18), Houston 58 (Ariza 11). Assists—Dallas 19 (Rondo 5), Houston 26 (Harden 11). Total Fouls—Dallas 28, Houston 22. Technicals—Dallas Coach Carlisle, Parsons, Ariza. Flagrant Fouls—Jefferson. A—18,231 (18,023). ———

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Warriors 106, Pelicans 99

Bulls 103, Bucks 91

NEW ORLEANS (99) Pondexter 7-14 3-4 20, Davis 13-23 9-10 35, Asik 0-1 2-4 2, Evans 0-2 1-2 1, Gordon 5-14 2-2 16, Jr.Holiday 2-7 0-0 5, Cole 3-10 2-2 8, Anderson 1-6 0-0 3, Cunningham 1-3 1-1 3, Ajinca 3-3 0-0 6. Totals 35-83 20-25 99. GOLDEN STATE (106) Barnes 4-8 2-2 12, Green 5-11 4-6 15, Bogut 6-8 0-2 12, Curry 13-25 4-7 34, Thompson 6-17 6-9 21, Iguodala 2-6 3-6 8, Barbosa 0-3 0-0 0, Ezeli 0-0 2-2 2, Livingston 1-3 0-0 2, Speights 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-81 21-34 106. New Orleans 13 28 25 33 — 99 Golden State 28 31 25 22 — 106 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 9-22 (Gordon 4-7, Pondexter 3-7, Jr.Holiday 1-2, Anderson 1-2, Davis 0-1, Cole 0-3), Golden State 11-29 (Curry 4-13, Thompson 3-6, Barnes 2-3, Green 13, Iguodala 1-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New Orleans 50 (Pondexter, Asik 9), Golden State 60 (Bogut 14). Assists—New Orleans 24 (Cole, Pondexter 6), Golden State 24 (Green 7). Total Fouls—New Orleans 28, Golden State 21. Technicals—Pondexter. A—19,596 (19,596). ———

MILWAUKEE (91) Antetokounmpo 4-13 4-4 12, Ilyasova 6-14 2-4 15, Pachulia 3-8 0-2 6, Carter-Williams 4-13 1-4 9, Middleton 7-17 2-2 18, Bayless 4-7 3-4 11, Mayo 1-7 3-3 6, Henson 5-6 2-3 12, Dudley 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 35-89 17-26 91. CHICAGO (103) Dunleavy 3-5 0-0 9, Gasol 5-17 0-0 10, Noah 3-5 0-2 6, Rose 9-16 2-2 23, Butler 8-14 7-8 25, Snell 2-7 0-0 4, Brooks 4-9 2-4 13, Gibson 2-5 4-6 8, Mirotic 2-5 0-0 5. Totals 38-83 15-22 103. Milwaukee 29 22 24 16 — 91 Chicago 30 30 26 17 — 103 3-Point Goals—Milwaukee 4-16 (Middleton 2-6, Mayo 1-2, Ilyasova 1-5, Antetokounmpo 0-1, Dudley 0-2), Chicago 1232 (Brooks 3-5, Dunleavy 3-5, Rose 3-7, Butler 2-5, Mirotic 13, Gasol 0-3, Snell 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Milwaukee 51 (Pachulia 10), Chicago 64 (Gasol 13). Assists—Milwaukee 22 (Bayless 5), Chicago 30 (Rose 7). Total Fouls—Milwaukee 23, Chicago 21. Technicals— Chicago defensive three second. Flagrant Fouls—Gibson. A—21,812 (20,917).

WASHINGTON (93) Pierce 7-10 2-2 20, Nene 6-13 0-2 12, Gortat 3-6 2-2 8, Wall 5-18 0-0 10, Beal 6-23 3-5 16, Gooden 3-10 0-0 6, Seraphin 510 0-0 10, Sessions 2-4 1-2 6, Porter 2-5 1-2 5, Butler 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-99 9-15 93. TORONTO (86) Ross 3-11 0-0 6, Hansbrough 1-2 2-2 4, Valanciunas 3-7 0-0 6, Lowry 2-10 3-4 7, DeRozan 6-20 3-5 15, Patterson 4-8 0-0 10, Vasquez 4-6 0-0 10, A.Johnson 8-12 2-3 18, Williams 4-16 0-0 10. Totals 35-92 10-14 86. Washington19 27 19 17 11 — 93 Toronto 23 19 14 26 4 — 86 3-Point Goals—Washington 6-21 (Pierce 4-7, Sessions 1-2, Beal 1-7, Gooden 0-1, Porter 0-2, Wall 0-2), Toronto 6-29 (Vasquez 2-4, Patterson 2-5, Williams 2-8, A.Johnson 0-1, DeRozan 0-1, Lowry 0-4, Ross 0-6). Fouled Out—Lowry. Rebounds—Washington 71 (Nene 13), Toronto 56 (DeRozan 11). Assists—Washington 22 (Wall 8), Toronto 21 (DeRozan 6). Total Fouls—Washington 18, Toronto 21. A—19,800 (19,800).

Wizards 93, Raptors 86, OT

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta vs. Brooklyn Sunday, April 19: Brooklyn at Atlanta, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Brooklyn at Atlanta, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Atlanta at Brooklyn, 1 p.m. Monday, April 27: Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBD x-Wednesday, April 29: Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBD x-Friday, May 1: Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBD x-Sunday, May 3: Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBD Cleveland vs. Boston Sunday, April 19: Boston at Cleveland, 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Boston at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Cleveland at Boston, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Cleveland at Boston, noon x-Tuesday, April 28: Boston at Cleveland, TBD x-Thursday, April 30: Cleveland at Boston, TBD x-Saturday, May 2: Boston at

Cleveland, TBD Chicago 1, Milwaukee 0 Saturday, April 18: Chicago 103, Milwaukee 91 Monday, April 20: Milwaukee at Chicago, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Chicago at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Saturday. April 25: Chicago at Milwaukee, 4:30 p.m. x-Monday, April 27: Milwaukee at Chicago, TBD x-Thursday, April 30: Chicago at Milwaukee, TBD x-Saturday, May 2: Milwaukee at Chicago, TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 1, New Orleans 0 Saturday, April 18: Golden State 106, New Orleans 99 Monday, April 20: New Orleans at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Golden State at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Golden State at New Orleans, 7 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 28: New Orleans at Golden State, TBD x-Friday, May 1: Golden State at New Orleans, TBD x-Sunday, May 3: New Orleans at Golden State, TBD

L.A. Clippers vs. San Antonio Sunday, April 19: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 24: L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26: L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 2:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 28: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TBD x-Thursday, April 30: L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, TBD x-Saturday, May 2: San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TBD

Washington 1, Toronto 0 Saturday, April 18: Washington 93, Toronto 86 Tuesday, April 21: Washington at Toronto, 7 p.m. Friday, April 24: Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Toronto at Washington, 6 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 29: Washington at Toronto, TBD x-Friday, May 1: Toronto at Washington, TBD x-Sunday, May 3: Washington at Toronto, TBD

Houston 1, Dallas 0 Saturday, April 18: Houston 118, Dallas 108 Tuesday, April 21: Dallas at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24: Houston at Dallas, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Houston at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 28: Dallas at Houston, TBD x-Thursday, April 30: Houston at Dallas, TBD x-Saturday, May 2: Dallas at Houston, TBD

Portland vs. Memphis Sunday, April 19: Portland at Memphis, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Portland at Memphis, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Memphis at Portland, 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 27: Memphis at Portland, 9:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 29: Portland at Memphis, TBD x-Friday, May 1: Memphis at Portland, TBD x-Sunday, May 3: Portland at Memphis, TBD

Lightning, Blues rebound with big wins to even respective series TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Ben Bishop stopped 24 shots for his first NHL playoff victory Saturday, a 5-1 win over Detroit that evened their opening-round Eastern Conference series at one game apiece. Tyler Johnson had two goals for the Lightning, who dropped Game 1 while outplaying the Red Wings for most of a 3-2 loss. Alex Killorn and Andrej Sustr scored in second period before Johnson’s breakaway goal finished a three-goal flurry that put Tampa Bay up 4-0. Bishop lost his bid for a shutout when Detroit’s

Tomas Tatar scored at 5:49 of the third period. The 6-foot-7 goaltender won a career-best 40 games during the regular season and is one of the reasons the Lightning feel good about their chances of making a deep run in the playoffs.

and no shots in a 4-2 loss in Game 1, but responded with an impressive performance more in line with his play in the regular season. The dynamic winger ran his playoff total to seven goals in nine games.

Blues 4, Wild 1

Oilers win NHL draft lottery

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko scored two goals in the first period and then had an empty-netter for his first career playoff hat trick, leading St. Louis to a victory over Minnesota that evened the Western Conference series at a game apiece. Tarasenko had an assist

The Edmonton Oilers have won the NHL draft lottery and the right to select Erie Otters star center Connor McDavid with the top pick. The Oilers bucked the odds Saturday night after finishing 28th in the NHL standings. They had just an 11.5 percent chance to win the lottery.

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal 2, Ottawa 0 Wednesday, April 15: Montreal 4, Ottawa 3 Friday, April 17: Montreal 3, Ottawa 2, OT Sunday, April 19: Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m. x-Friday, April 24: Ottawa at Montreal, TBA x-Sunday, April 26: Montreal at Ottawa, TBA x-Tuesday, April 28: Ottawa at Montreal, TBA Detroit 1, Tampa Bay 1 Thursday, April 16: Detroit 3, Tampa Bay 2 Saturday, April 18: Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 1 Tuesday, April 21: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Detroit at Tampa Bay, TBA x-Monday, April 27: Tampa Bay at Detroit, TBA x-Wednesday, April 29: De-

troit at Tampa Bay, TBA

landers at Washington, TBA

at Nashville, TBA

N.Y. Rangers 1, Pittsburgh 1 Thursday, April 16: N.Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh 1 Saturday, April 18: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Monday, April 20: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Friday, April 24 : Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBA x-Sunday, April 26: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBA x-Tuesday, April 28: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, TBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE Minnesota 1, St. Louis 1 Thursday, April 16: Minnesota 4, St. Louis 2 Saturday, April 18: St. Louis 4, Minnesota 1 Monday, April 20: St. Louis at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: St. Louis at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24: Minnesota at St. Louis, TBA x-Sunday, April 26: St. Louis at Minnesota, TBA x-Wednesday, April 29: Minnesota at St. Louis, TBA

Anaheim 1, Winnipeg 0 Thursday, April 16: Anaheim 4, Winnipeg 2 Saturday, April 18: Winnipeg at Anaheim (n) Monday, April 20: Anaheim at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Anaheim at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. x-Friday, April 24: Winnipeg at Anaheim, TBA x-Sunday, April 26: Anaheim at Winnipeg, TBA x-Tuesday, April 28: Winnipeg at Anaheim, TBA

N.Y. Islanders 1, Washington 1 Wednesday, April 15: N.Y. Islanders 4, Washington 1 Friday, April 17: Washington 4, N.Y. Islanders 3 Sunday, April 19: Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21: Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23: N.Y. Islanders at Washington, TBA x-Saturday, April 25: Washington at N.Y. Islanders, TBA x-Monday, April 27: N.Y. Is-

Chicago 1, Nashville 1 Wednesday, April 15: Chicago 4, Nashville 3, 2OT Friday, April 17: Nashville 6, Chicago 2 Sunday, April 19: Nashville at Chicago, 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Nashville at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Chicago at Nashville, TBA x-Saturday, April 25: Nashville at Chicago, TBA x-Monday, April 27: Chicago

Calgary 1, Vancouver 1 Wednesday, April 15: Calgary 2, Vancouver 1 Friday, April 17: Vancouver 4, Calgary 1 Sunday, April 19: Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Calgary at Vancouver, TBA x-Saturday, April 25: Vancouver at Calgary, TBA x-Monday, April 27: Calgary at Vancouver, TBA

Huffines, Elkhart hold off Westwood PALESTINE — Mason Huffines hit a grand slam and Elkhart held off a late charge from Palestine Westwood to secure an 8-6 win in District 21-3A baseball action on Friday. The game, scheduled to be an Elkhart home game, was moved to Westwood due to field conditions. The Elks (16-9, 8-3 in 213A) grabbed an early 2-0 lead when Jackson Adair doubled

and came home on a sacrifice fly. Pinch runner Justin Wolford then scored on a throwing error. After Westwood cut the lead in half with a solo home run, Elkhart scratched two more runs across the plate in the second. Westwood then made it 4-2 after three innings. A senior pitcher, Huffines went four innings before Lane Lisiecki relieved him

with two scoreless innings. Huffines then helped Elkhart hang on to the lead with his grand slam to make it 8-2 through six. Westwood didn’t go away, loading the bases in the in the seventh. Colton Frazier came on and recorded two strikeouts sandwiched in between a two-run double to close out the game. Elkhart hosts Crockett at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015

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SCOREBOARD STATE SOCCER April 15-18 Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex, Georgetown Wednesday, April 15 Class 4A Girls Semifinals Kennedale 4, Boerne 3 Princeton 4, Jasper 3 Class 4A Boys Semifinals San Elizario 5, Kilgore 1 Liberty Hill 2, Center 1, OT Thursday, April 16 Class 5A Girls Semifinals Wylie East 2, Grapevine 1 Austin Vandegrift 2, College Station 0 Class 4A Girls Finals Kennedale 4, Princeton 1 Class 5A Boys Semifinals Lufkin 1, Tomball Memorial 0 Georgetown East View 4, Clint Horizon 2 Friday, April 17 Class 6A Girls Semifinals Coppell 1, San Antonio Reagan 0 Highland Park 1, Katy Cinco Ranch 0 (4-3 SO) Class 4A Boys Finals San Elizario 4, Liberty Hill 2 Class 6A Boys Semifinals Katy Cinco Ranch 2, Arlington Sam Houston 1 Brownsville Rivera 5, North Mesquite 1 Saturday, April 18 Girls Class 5A Final Wylie East 1, Austin Vandegrift 0 Boys Class 5A Final Lufkin 3, Georgetown East View 1 Girls Class 6A Final Coppell 3, Highland Park 0 Boys Class 6A Final Brownsville Rivera 2, Katy Cinco Ranch 0

HOLE-IN-ONE Kevin Childress TROUP — Kevin Childress made a hole-in-one on Saturday at Hilltop Country Club. Childress, using a gap wedge, aced the 107-yard No. 8 hole. Witnesses were Peyton Hugghins, Scott Arnold and E.J. Tarrant. It was Childress’ third ace.

AREA GOLF MGA Spring Fling Partnership Oak Hurst Golf Course, Bullard First Flight — Craig Myers-Tim Martin, 57; Jessie Dixon-Roger House, 62; Rodney Gordon-Edward Gordon, 63; John Hartsfield-Wayne Carter, 63; Tom McFarland-Charlie Rinehart, 63; Randy Harden-David Starrett, 64; Jackie Melton-Robert Bennett, 64; Jim Corbitt-Stan Ritchie, 66. Second Flight — Buz GaglianoSteve Kyker, 59; Jeff Adams-Harley Charlo, 59; John Brady-Bobby Massanelli, 61; David McPherson-James McPherson, 62; John Arnett-Seth Kozsuch, 63; Paul Josephson-Tim Storm, 63; Dave Sutton-Dennis Stansbury, 63; Jim Novy-Jerome Smith, 67. Sunday Tee Times 1 p.m. — Novy-Smith, Sutton-Stansbury; 1:08 — Josephson-Storm, Arnett-Kozsuch; 1:16 — McPherson-McPherson, Brady-Massanelli; 1:24 — Adams-Charlo, Gagliano-Kyker; 1:32 — CorbittRitchie, Melton-Bennett; 1:40 — Harden-Starrett, McFarland-Rinehart; 1:48 — Hartsfield-Carter, GordonGordon; 1:56 — Dixon-House, MyersMartin.

PRO SOCCER MLS All Times CDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA New York 3 0 2 11 9 4 D.C. United 3 1 2 11 6 5 New England 2 2 2 8 4 6 Columbus 2 2 2 8 8 5 Orlando City 2 3 2 8 6 8 Chicago 2 3 0 6 5 7 New York City FC 1 2 3 6 5 5 Philadelphia 1 3 3 6 8 11 Toronto FC 1 3 0 3 6 8 Montreal 0 2 2 2 2 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Vancouver 5 2 1 16 10 7 FC Dallas 3 2 1 10 7 8 Seattle 3 2 1 10 9 5 Real Salt Lake 2 1 3 9 6 5 Sporting KC 2 1 3 9 6 6 San Jose 3 4 0 9 7 9 Houston 2 2 3 9 6 4 Los Angeles 2 2 2 8 6 6 Portland 1 2 3 6 6 7 Colorado 1 2 3 6 5 5 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point

for tie. ——— Thursday, April 16 New York City FC 1, Philadelphia 1, tie Friday, April 17 New York 2, San Jose 0 Saturday, April 18 D.C. United 1, Houston 1, tie Columbus 3, Orlando City 0 Toronto FC at FC Dallas, ppd. Seattle 3, Colorado 1 Vancouver 1, Real Salt Lake 0 Sporting Kansas City at Los Angeles (n) Sunday's Games New England at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. Portland at New York City FC, 6 p.m. Friday, April 24 New York City FC at Chicago, 7 p.m. FC Dallas at Colorado, 9 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Real Salt Lake at New England, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Columbus, 6:30 p.m. Sporting Kansas City at Houston, 7:30 p.m. D.C. United at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. Montreal at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26 Los Angeles at New York, 4 p.m. Toronto FC at Orlando City, 6 p.m. Portland at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

COLLEGE BASEBALL Big 12 W Oklahoma St. 9 Oklahoma 9 TCU 7 Texas Tech 8 Texas 7 West Virginia 5 Kansas 4 Kansas State 5 Baylor 4

Conf. L Pct. 4 .692 5 .643 5 .583 6 .571 7 .500 6 .455 7 .364 9 .357 9 .308

All Games W L Pct. 25 12 .676 25 16 .610 28 8 .778 24 15 .615 20 19 .513 22 14 .611 16 23 .410 18 19 .486 14 23 .378

DAY PLANNER

Front could trigger rain

——— Friday’s Games Oklahoma 2, West Virginia 0 Texas 3, Kansas 2, 14 innings Santa Clara at TCU, ppd. Kansas State 5, Texas Tech 3 Saturday’s Games TCU 1, Santa Clara 0 Santa Clara at TCU Kansas 5, Texas 4 Texas Tech 7, Kansas State 1 West Virginia 6, Oklahoma 5 Oklahoma State 10, Baylor 4 Sunday’s Games Oklahoma at West Virginia, 10 a.m. Santa Clara at TCU, 12:30 p.m. Baylor at Oklahoma State, 1 p.m. Texas Tech at Kansas State, 1 p.m. Texas at Kansas, 1 p.m. Monday’s Game Baylor at Oklahoma State, 1 p.m. Tuesday’s Game Lamar at Baylor, 4 p.m. Marshall at West Virginia, 5 p.m. Dallas Baptist at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m. Texas State at Texas, 6 p.m. (LHN) Wichita State at Kansas, 6 p.m. Alcorn State at Oklahoma, 6 p.m. Abilene Christian vs. Texas Tech in Midland, 6:30 p.m. Incarnate Word at TCU, 6:30 p.m. Kansas State at Nebraska, 6:30 p.m.

A large upper level trough of low pressure is moving into the Southern Plains. This trough will send a cold front south into Texas on Sunday afternoon. Ahead of this front will be sufficient low level moisture along with disturbances rotating around the upper level trough. Timing will be critical to severe weather development. The cold front is expected to move into North and Northeast Texas on Sunday from mid- to late afternoon.

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Southeastern Conference Eastern Division Conf. All Games W L Pct. W L Pct. Vanderbilt 12 6 .667 29 12 .707 Missouri 12 6 .667 26 14 .650 Florida 11 6 .647 30 10 .750 Kentucky 8 9 .471 22 16 .579 South Carolina 8 10 .444 25 16 .610 Georgia 6 11 .343 20 20 .500 Tennessee 5 12 .294 15 19 .441 Western Division Conf. All Games W L Pct. W L Pct. Texas A&M 12 3 .800 35 3 .921 LSU 12 5 .706 34 6 .850 Mississippi 8 10 .444 20 20 .500 Arkansas 7 9 .448 22 17 .564 Auburn 7 11 .389 25 16 .610 Alabama 7 11 .389 20 18 .526 Mississippi St. 6 11 .343 22 18 .550

LOCAL STATISTICS

——— Thursday’s Games Kentucky 5, Tennessee 0 Vanderbilt 12, South Carolina 0 Friday’s Games Kentucky 3, Tennessee 1 Auburn 3, Mississippi 1 LSU at Georgia, ppd. South Carolina 5, Vanderbilt 2 Missouri 4, Alabama 3 Arkansas at Texas A&M, ppd. Florida 6, Mississippi State 3 Saturday’s Games Kentucky 5, Tennessee 3 Alabama 6, Missouri 0 Missouri 5, Alabama 3 South Carolina 3, Vanderbilt 2 LSU 4, Georgia 1 LSU 9, Georgia 1 Mississippi 7, Auburn 2 Auburn 14, Mississippi 0 Florida 2, Mississippi State 1 Texas A&M 13, Arkansas 6 Arkansas at Texas A&M (n) Sunday’s Games Florida at Mississippi State, 2 p.m. (ESPNU) Arkansas at Texas A&M, 3 p.m. (SEC) Tuesday’s Games Mississippi Valley State at Alabama, 2 p.m. UT Arlington at Texas A&M, 2:05 p.m. Florida A&M at Auburn, 5 p.m. Xavier at Kentucky, 5:30 p.m. Missouri State at Missouri, 6 p.m. Mississippi Valley State at Alabama, 6 p.m. Clemson at Georgia, 6 p.m. (SEC) Bethune-Cookman at Florida, 6 p.m. South Carolina at Furman, 6 p.m. Tulane at LSU, 6:30 p.m. Central Arkansas at Mississippi, 6:30 p.m. Middle Tennessee at Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m.

Patriots softball slates Senior Day on Sunday

The UT Tyler softball team, ranked No. 2 in the nation, is scheduled to host Ozarks in an American Southwest Conference doubleheader on Sunday at Suddenlink Field. The first game of the DH is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Before the second game, the Patriots will honor their seniors. A single game is slated for noon Monday.

UNITED 1, DYNAMO 1, TIE

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ricardo Clark tied it off a rebound in the 65th minute and Houston held on for the draw with D.C. United. Clark followed Will Bruin’s rebounded shot after United goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra’s initial save. Dykstra’s deflection fell to the middle of the box, leaving an open net for Clark to smash home his second goal in two games for the Dynamo (2-2-3). Chris Rolfe opened the scoring for United (3-1-2) in the 36th minute.

SOUNDERS 3, RAPIDS 1

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Lamar Neagle scored twice in the first half, Obafemi Martins added a stunning goal in the second and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 3-1 on Saturday night. Seattle (3-2-1) beat Colorado (1-2-3) for the fifth straight time, outscoring the Rapids 14-3. Neagle bent in his first goal of the season from the corner of the 18-yard box in the fifth minute. Colorado equalized in the 22nd, but Neagle put Seattle back on top 2 minutes later when he tapped in the rebound of his own attempt.

WHITECAPS 1, REAL SALT LAKE 0

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Darren Mattocks scored in the 80th minute and MLS-leading Vancouver capitalized on a brief man-advantage to beat Real Salt Lake. The referee issued a red card to Sebastian Saucedo for a studs-up challenge on Mauro Rosales in the 76th minute.

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GEORGE McMANN watches his chip shot as it clears a small berm onto the 18th green Saturday during the Hollytree Men's Golf Association Tournament at Hollyree Country Club. The 31st Annual Jimmy Wheeler Azalea Golf Invitational is scheduled to begin Friday at Hollytree.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015

STATES ASKING TO EXTEND DOVE SEASON BY 20 DAYS

Is More Better? ear in and year out the Sept. 1 dove season opener kicks off the fall hunting season. Nothing new there. In fact, except for a few tweaks that have extended the winter season, dove season is probably the most constant of all the hunting seasons in Texas. Wait, what is that? A change could be coming? A big change? Big enough that hunters will actually notice? “The Central Flyway Council will be requesting a 90-day season for the standard season length at the June Service Regulations Committee meeting,” Shaun Oldenburger, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s dove program leader. “This would align the Central Management Unit with the Eastern Management Unit’s standard dove season length. Both management units have had the same season length, or at least potentially, since the 1982-83 hunting season.” Twenty days added to an already-70 day season would be big. The Eastern Management Unit was just approved for the extended dates a year ago. If the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the final say in the matter, approves it for the Central states it would not begin until 2016, but the idea is intriguing. Texas is divided into three zones for dove hunting, the North, Central and South. The dates for the North and Central zones have run concurrent with main season closing Oct. 20 and a winter season running from mid-December through the first Sunday in January. South Texas has traditionally had a later opening and closing to take advantage of the migration. Oldenburger said if the request is approved it would be up to TPWD commissioners to decide where to wedge it in. “Where the Commission would decide to put the 20 days is obviously up to their decision-making responsibilities, but it would be

the Central and North zones who have advocated for more late-season dates. Others wanting additional opportunity in late October say most of the birds have long migrated out of the area by December and those that remain are too flighty to hunt. South Texas hunters, on the other hand, like the later dates because that is where the birds are for the winter. Statistically, dove hunting in the North and Central zones is a September thing that for many coincides with the opening of deer camps. In the North Zone 40 percent of all doves harvested in a year are taken the first week of the season and by the end of the second weekend the count has jumped to 55 percent. By the end of September hunters have taken 80 percent of the annual harvest. In the Central Zone the opening week harvest accounts for 35 percent and by the end of the second weekend it is almost 50 percent. The count is 70 percent before Oct. 1. The winter harvest is almost non-existent in the North and less than 10 percent in the Central. Because of its late start almost 70 percent of the South Zone’s harvest comes after Oct. 1, and just over 10 percent comes during a winter season that runs from midDecember through late January. While it may not pose a biological threat, I am not sure that exSTEVE KNIGHT/STAFF tending the season doesn’t offer THE CENTRAL FLYWAY COUNCIL, which includes Texas, is expected to ask the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a 20- unintended sociological conseday extension to dove season to match the season length for eastern states. quences. It is something already being seen in deer hunting where wing population. In 2013, however, the season has gotten so long with good for the first segment to get to peared to be declines in the at least quail season, or at least mourning dove population. Howthe harvest dropped to 3.5 million so many opening dates that it has lost some of its excitement. There close, if possible,” Oldenburger ever, state biologists say that exmourning doves. said. “That would leave at least a cept for declines during Hunter numbers also dipped in is no longer that opening-day afgood scenario to get at least three back-to-back drought years the 2013 to less than 200,000 after hav- fect that made the first Saturday in November special. weeks of late season hunting too.” state’s dove population has reing been at 275,000 for the previApparently this is not a biologi- mained stable the past decade. ous five years. cal issue, although it was just a Texas hunters, in good seasons The additional dates would help Have a comment or opinion on this? Email Steve Knight at outdoor@tylerfew years ago that department bi- typically killed about 5 million solve some of the complaints paper.com, follow him on Facebook ologists were warning about pomourning doves each fall along about the timing of the season, at TylerPaper Outdoors and on Twitter tential season length or bag limit with an addition million-plus from complaints that are all over the @tyleroutdoor. reductions because of what apthe expanding statewide whiteboard. There are some hunters in

Pros heading back for another Classic BY STEVE KNIGHT

thing is possible. He also added that because the lake is comparatively small, there are not many secrets. Combs added he hopes the lake continues to fill so the fishermen will be more spread out then they were last year when the lake was almost a foot lower than its current level. Off-the-water events include activities for the family and live concerts throughout the day. Headliner acts each day include Billy Currington

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While a delayed date should mean last year’s record setting 110-pound tournament record catch will be safe, Keith Combs’ stranglehold on the Toyota Texas Bass Classic title could be in danger. The Lake Fork tournament has been moved from April to Memorial Day weekend May 23-25. Moving away from the peak of the spawn may reduce tournament weights, but with a 35-man field containing the top names in professional bass fishing, anything is possible. That includes unseating Combs, who won the tournament last year on Fork and in both 2011 and 2013 on Lake Conroe. Leading wire-to-wire, Combs lit up the lake on a deep-water crank bait bite last year. He opened the tournament with a first-day stringer of 42 pounds and followed that up with 33-8 on the second day. Only 10 fishermen competed in the final round, and throughout the day the lead constantly changed hands. Combs’ five fish that day weighed 8-8, 8, 6-8 6 and 5-8 to give him 34 pounds, 8 ounces and a not only a TTBC record, but a professional tournament record for a three-day, 15-fish event. The previous pro record was 83-5. Eight of the 10 final-round fishermen on Fork last year topped that, including Arkansas fisherman Stetson Blaylock, who finished second with 102-8. The TTBC is a unique event because it draws fishermen from both BASS and FLW. This year’s field, reduced from previous years, includes the top fishermen in 2014 Angler of the Year standings from the two circuits, four sponsor exemptions and Combs. That selection method has brought in names like Kevin VanDam, Dean Rojas, Todd Faircloth, Chris Lane, Aaron Martens, Greg Hackney, Andy Martin Mike Iaconelli, Shinichi Fukae and local favorite Kelly Jordon. In all, the field has won a total of 190 tournaments, in-

on Saturday, Lee Brice on Sunday and Joe Nichols and Rodney Atkins on Monday. Advanced single-day tickets purchased online at ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com are $8. Three-day tickets are $15 and are available locally at Brookshire’s Grocery stores and Academy Sports + Outdoors. Children 15 and under will be given free admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Active duty military and their families will also be admitted free.

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THREE TIME TTBC CHAMPION Keith Combs, winner of last year’s tournament, will be back in the field competing Memorial Day weekend on Lake Fork.

Toyota Bass Classic field of 35 The full field for the Toyota Texas Bass Classic includes: Matt Arey, Shelby, N.C.; Casey Ashley, Donalds, S.C.; Jason Christie, Park Hill, Okla.; Keith Combs, Huntington; John Crews, Salem, Va.; Mark Davis, Mount Ida, Ark.; Brent Ehrler, Redlands, Calif.; Jacob Wheeler, Indianapolis, Ind.; Todd Faircloth, Jasper; Shinichi Fukae, Palestine; Greg Hackney, Gonzales, La.; Matthew Herren, Trussville,

Ala.; Brett Hite, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mike Iaconelli, Runnemede, N.J.; Kelly Jordon, Mineola; Chris Lane, Guntersville, Ala.; and Jared Lintner, Arroyo Grande, Calif.; Justin Lucas, Guntersville, Ala. Also, Aaron Martens, Leeds, Ala.; Scott Martin, Clewiston, Fla.; Cody Meyer, Auburn, Calif.; Andy Morgan, Dayton, Tenn.; Chad Morgenthaler, Coulterville, Ill.; Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn.;

Brandon Palaniuk , Rathdrum, Idaho; Jacob Powroznik, Port Haywood, Va.; Dean Rojas, Lake Havasu, Ariz.; Mark Rose, West Memphis, Ark.; Shad Scheneck, Waynetown, Ind.; Terry Scroggins, Palatka, Fla.; Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn.; Gerald Swindle, Warrior, Ala.; Randall Tharp, Port Saint Joe, Fla.; Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C.; and Kevin VanDam, Kalamazoo, Mich.

cluding 19 major events, 19 Angler of the Year awards and more than $56 million in career earnings. Combs said the level of competition means a threepeat won’t come easily. “It is always going to be hard to win that tournament because the field is so strong,” Combs said last week while driving home from a Bassmaster Elite tournament on Lake Guntersville, Ala., where he finished fifth.

“It is the best from both tournament (circuits).” Because of Lake Fork’s slot limit on bass the tournament is an oddity for pro bass fishermen in that for the most part it is a paper tournament. There is an observer in every boat, and with the exception of bass over 24 inches, all fish are measured, weighed and released immediately after being caught. The prize money, however, is pro level. There is an

overall payout of $423,000, with first place earning $100,000 cash plus a Nitro boat package set at $50,000. Two other prizes this year will be a 2015 Toyota Tundra awarded to the fisherman catching the tournament’s big fish and a LEER truck cap or locker for the single-day heaviest stringer. While Combs is not expecting another 110-pound stringer being caught, he said because it is Lake Fork any-

COURTESY

TAJUANA HOLMAN, Tyler, took this buck scoring 136 2/8 last season in Baylor County. It is the biggest buck she has taken in the three years she has hunted.

COOPER KING, Whitehouse, daughter of Kevin and Leigh Ann King, caught and released this 2-pound bass fishing at her grandparents’ farm in Bowie County.

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MATT MEHLENBACHER caught this crappie recently fishing on Lake Jacksonville with his daughter, Ava.