Richland Chronicle September 15th, 2020

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Vol. XLIX Issue 2 September 15, 2020

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Texans battle deadly west coast inferno Pg. 2

• Deaths at Fort Hood

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• Arlington gets rodeo

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2 NATIONAL

September 15, 2020

Flames above vehicles on Highway 162 as the Bear Fire burns in Oroville, California on Sept. 9.

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Dallas firefighters rush to west coast battle

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Angela Ly

Managing Editor Within two days of receiving California’s State of Texas Assistance Request, 13 firefighters from Dallas Fire-Rescue traveled west in hopes of containing some of the largest fires seen in the western U.S. Sept. 9, Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans received the email and said firefighters had just one day, Sept. 10, to undergo tactical training for potential situations such as surviving 72-hour overnight missions which require food and water preservation, proper gear to camp out with amid haphazardous sleeping conditions, not to mention having to fight raging, indefatigable fires.

“They should expect at any given moment that they’ll need to be self-sustainable,” said Evans.

According to Evans, firefighters have also been recruited from Arlington, Fort Worth, McKinney, Flower Mound and Allen. Evans says a team of firefighters from Lewisville had recently been relieved after their three-week stint in California and rotated out for a new group. Evans understands the sacrifices firefighters are required to make.

There’s an understanding that it comes with the territory.

“These members have lives outside of firefighting. They willingly step away from it all — spending time with family, missing their kids’ games — to help those in need, in an entirely different state,” Evans said.

The length of deployment is yet to be determined with each stint lasting 14 days. The state of

California will determine their needs and have the option of extending the status of current personnel for another 14-day period and/or requesting additional personnel if needed.

Evans admits the fires in Dallas pale in comparison to the current California fires, with the Northern California fires already deemed the deadliest of the year.

“You’re talking about a drastic difference in the training process, conditioning and tactical training,” he said.

Evans assures the firefighters will be wellequipped while stationed in California. From there, they may be dispersed to different regions, such as Oregon and Washington, to assist firerescue squads.

Uncontrollable fires have become common in California with a record historic wind event this past year that caused tens of thousands of Southern California residents to evacuate. But this year’s fires in Northern California has been deemed the deadliest of the year with a death toll of 19 as of Sept. 11, at least four hospitalizations and over 3 million acres burned, according to The Associated Press. The Napa and Sonoma wine regions are also threatened by this week’s wildfires with L.N.U. Lightning Complex fire being the culprit, which will adversely affect this year’s harvest.

On Sept. 9, smoke from the wildfires doused the western skies of California, Washington and Oregon with hues of orange and red. Residents affected have made references to sci-fi movies, such as the “Blade Runner 2049,” to describe this

apocalyptic-like scenery.

“It was really eerie to wake up at 6 a.m. to a dark, orange sky, but it was even stranger to see that this continued for the rest of the day. It felt like we were in a bizarre, nuclear winter,” said Andrew Ly, a former Dallas resident who currently lives in the Bay Area and the brother of this reporter.

Ly has been checking local news outlets and the City of Berkeley’s website for the latest updates on air quality and safety precautions.

“There is definitely smoke coming in from the wildfires and the air quality is pretty bad right now.

I haven’t noticed a difference, but that’s because I’m healthy. I’m sure people who are sensitive to poor air quality are suffering right now,” he said.

According to Ly, people are continuing their daily lives as best as they can, especially in towns like Berkeley that are near the Bay Area, but not directly affected by San Francisco’s wildfires. He is still able to commute regularly on the Alameda county transit, but reports several restaurants are still closed due to COVID, and few allow outdoor seating. His school, University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley), is operating under COVID safety protocols.

Massive fires have also plagued Oregon and Washington this past week. The fires’ origins vary widely but all leave debris and ruins in their wake. Most officials have agreed that arid conditions and extreme winds are the main reasons for the wildfires engulfing the west. More than one million acres have been burned in Oregon and 980 square miles in Washington as of Sept. 13.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has publicly referred to these devastating fires in California and the Northwest as “climate fires” instead of wildfires with the Washington’s Department of Ecology citing climate change as the reason for increased wildfires, according to AP. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has declared a statewide fire emergency and reported 40,000 residents have evacuated. She has referred to the massive fires as “the greatest loss of life and property from wildfires in its history.”

Oregon’s Medford police have discredited rumors that political extremist groups are to blame for the cause of the wildfires and have taken to Facebook to debunk the claims.

A firefighter puts out a hot spot in northern California. The El Dorado fire was caused by a gender reveal party.

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COLUMN/CAMPUS 3

Congress to investigate Fort Hood deaths Dave Freeman Staff Writer

There is a vexing problem at Fort Hood. A series of tragic deaths and brutal crimes that have been long ignored have attracted international attention and the probing eyes of Congress.

Clearly, with a soldier death toll mounting at one of the world’s largest military bases, there is an urgent need to find out exactly why our men and women in uniform keep dying at an alarming rate at or near Foot Hood.

Finally, after 28 deaths this year alone, according to The Associated Press, we may get some answers that are long overdue.

On Sept. 8, Congress announced a formal investigation into the recent string of sexual assaults, murders and suicides involving soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, which is in Killeen – half way between Waco and Austin.

U.S. Reps. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., and Jackie Speier, D-Calif., sent a letter to U.S. Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy requesting documents and information about the deaths.

In its letter, Congress cited an average 129 felonies committed on the post from 2014 to 2019, including five homicides, sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery and aggravated assault.

The disappearance and brutal murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen and the discovery of Pvt. The body of U.S. Army Sgt. Elder Fernandes is returned to Massachusetts on Sept. 1.

Gregory Morales’ remains caught national command the 1st Armored Division at Fort missing soldiers has brought justifiable scruattention earlier this year. Their apparent Bliss “until further notice,” according to Army tiny to the command climate and culture, not Col. Cathy Wilkinson, while the investigation just at Fort Hood, but to the tenant commands murders were cited as examples of depravity.

Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, commander of is conducted and the fate of Efflandt is deter- headquartered there.

It took 28 deaths to bring national attenFort Hood, was slated to transfer to Fort Bliss mined.

Is Efflandt is ultimately responsible for tion to the problem. There is without question in August to assume leadership of the 1st Armored Division. In a prepared statement, what goes on in and around Fort Hood? In something fundamentally wrong down in Fort the Army said that Efflandt will now stay at a word, yes. But a problem of this magnitude Hood. The bigger question is this: Has the Fort Hood while Army leaders investigate isn’t caused merely by one man at the top. Army been stretched too thin over with the systemic problems at the base and determine There have been 28 deaths at Fort Hood alone past two decades by continuous U.S. wars and this year, but this trend isn’t anything new. A peacekeeping efforts? Have standards become who should be held accountable.

Brig. Gen. Matt Eichburg was assigned to recent history marred by active shooters and too relaxed over time to meet operational

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commitments and recruitment shortfalls?

The majority of the victims are in their twenties. These are young adults who could just as very well be attending classes at Richland like every other student on campus. Instead, they opted for a different path. They opted to defend the country. Yet, more are dying in in the United States than on a distant battlefield on the other side of the world.

It is a shame it is taking direct Congressional oversight to get to the bottom of this issue. It should not have come to this.

Isjina Luckett Staff Writer

With the merger of all seven colleges into the Dallas College system, the Richland Honors Program, now called the Dallas College Honors Program is now available to students on all campuses. The new Dallas College Honors Program gives students the chance to graduate or transfer to a four-year university with honors and gives them the opportunity to earn scholarships along the way.

The Honors Program allows high-achieving students to participate in engaging, community-based learning experiences and take part in interactive discussions with their classmates and professors.

“High-achieving students really enjoy [being] in the class with other high-achieving students. They find it very rewarding,” said

Dr. Kathleen Stephens, Honors Program coordinator at the Richland campus.

The program requires students to do 10 hours of co-curricular activities and six hours of extra-curricular activities upon graduation or transfer.

To join the Honors Program, students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA based on at least nine credit hours of college course work. If a student does not yet have college level course work, he or she must have been among the top 25% of their high school graduating class.

In some instances, students who may not have the minimum GPA but are close to it are encouraged to apply.

“I think sometimes those students who are very close and would like a chance, sometimes those students are our hardest workers. So, you know, as long as you are close to the requirements, I would encourage a student to go

ahead and apply,” Stephens said.

Stephens said the transition of combining all campuses programs into has been a challenge, but finds it rewarding.

“I’ve enjoyed getting to know honors students at other campuses. I believe that the honors opportunities should be available to students at all campuses for access and equity,” she said.

The Honors Program is hosting a Scholarship Workshop Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon to provide information on upcoming scholarship opportunities for both honors students and non-honors students at Dallas College.

Those interested can join the conversation on Blackboard Collaborate at https://bit. ly/35vp9MA More information about the Honors Program is available on the Dallas College website at https://bit.ly/32l6QYg

Scholarship Workshop September 16 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Featuring winners of the: Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship + more.

833-860-0030 PIN: 691 504 4569 or use Blackboard Collaborate at https://bit.ly/35vp9MA This event is hosted by the Dallas College Honors Program and is open to all Dallas College students.

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4 MOVIES

September 15, 2020

‘Peninsula’ brings more zombies to the big screen Ritchie Manalastas Staff Writer

Al Pacino, left, and Logan Lerman star in “Hunters.”

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‘Hunters’ captures attention, interest in historic setting Ricky Miller

Entertainment Editor

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Al Pacino stars in the Amazon TV series “Hunters,” about a group of vigilante Nazi hunters in New York in the 1970s. Pacino is generally a good actor. This might shock some people, but ever since he won his Best Actor Oscar for the overrated “Scent of a Woman” back in 1992, the majority of his performances have gone off into the deep end of the swimming pool.

The cases I can point to are in abundance, but the one exception I give him is Mike Newell’s “Donnie Brasco” (1997) wherein he played the wise-guy Lefty Ruggiero with a quieter and more subdued tone. Pacino played great off of Johnny Depp, whose character worked for the FBI. I have the special edition of this gem in my collection. I’m keeping it because of the commentary track. Even the Blu-ray special edition does not have this feature!

The main star in “Hunters” is Logan Lermann, who plays Jonah Heidelbaum.

Viewers might remember Lermann from the fantasy flick “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” from 2010. He played the same role three years later in “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.”

The rest of the hunters include Carol Kane

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and Saul Rubinek as married explosives experts. Also in the troupe are Josh Radnor, Kate Mulvany, Tiffany Boone and Louis Osawa.

“Hunters,” an exclusive for subscribers to Amazon Prime, is a cross-hybrid of fiction mixed in with some fantasy elements a la Quentin Tarantino or Ira Levin, whose “The Boys from Brazil” was made into a feature with Laurence Olivier facing off against Gregory Peck. Like Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds,” it took a fictional spin on the Nazi culture and twisted it on its head.

In “Hunters,” it’s almost like “Donnie Brasco” director Newell pulled Pacino aside and instructed him to play a subtle character.

In this captivating series, the viewer witnesses a plethora of Nazis meeting their demise.

Going back to my critique of Pacino as a performer and actor, in this tale his persona plays both sides of the fence. His role here does not allow him to go too grandiose, except in the latter acts of this engaging tale.

What is nifty about this story is the accuracy it represents in said time. This tale is set in 1977. Like in all those Marvel-based comic book movies that have been around for the past 20 or so years, I can’t give too much away without spoiling it for everyone. I like to give readers just a taste of what they are in store for.

Grade: A-

“The China Syndrome” (1979) – Jack Lemmon headlined this tale about a man standing up for his rights at a nuclear power plant. Jane Fonda was Oscar-nominated for her role as the reporter.

Wilford Brimley played a strong role as Ted Spindler, who works at the plant.

A-

“Peninsula” is the long-awaited sequel to the 2016 zombie thriller, “Train to Busan,” which captivated audiences worldwide and was the highest grossing Asian film at the time.

Director Sang-Ho Yeon returns with this next chapter of his post-apocalyptic world with an entirely new cast. Dong-Won Gang stars as a soldier who managed to escape the apocalyptic wasteland. He relives the horror four years later when he is assigned to a covert operation to retrieve a delivery truck loaded with cash. The tables are turned when his team stumbles upon survivors who may reflect the best or worst of human nature.

I recommend viewers not spend too much time comparing “Peninsula” to “Train to Busan.” Unlike its predecessor, the setting of “Peninsula” is on a much larger scale so audiences can expect less of a claustrophobic experience. While the story’s concept may have its differences, it does share similarities that may take fans back to certain moments of “Train to Busan.”

The cinematography will definitely take fans back to that time and while it may not have the tear-jerking and intense moments of its predecessor, the action sequences and stunts make up for it, with there being a car chase scene and the survivors pulling stunts to distract the zombies.

To my disbelief, a couple of these survivors are a teenager and a child. While the zombies are the main antagonists in the film, there are actually a handful of characters who also play an antagonistic role.

Out of all the scenes in the film, there was one that stuck to me most. To avoid spoilers, all I will say is that the editors and producers had fun making the final decisions for this scene and made it a tease to the first film for those who haven’t seen it.

I highly recommend watching “Train to Busan” before seeing “Peninsula.” It is available on Netflix and Amazon Prime. One factor audiences may enjoy about both films is that, unlike American zombie films, the characters in both films are three dimensional.

Viewers can really feel the emotion in each scene.

Grade: B+

A scene from“Peninsula,” the sequel to “Train to Busan” (2016).

“Absence of Malice” (1981) – In this gripping Sydney Pollack-directed drama, Brimley played Assistant U.S. Attorney General James A. Wells.

Paul Newman and Melinda Dillion were Oscar nominated in this tale of corruption when newspapers were the primary source of daily news.

A-

“The Thing” (1982) – In this great John Carpenter-directed tale, Brimley was Dr. Blair, one of the scientists who discovers what “the thing” is. He’s part of an ensemble cast, with Kurt Russell leading the way as MacReady, the self-proclaimed leader in a desolate outpost in Antarctica.

A

“The Natural” (1984) – This amazing Barry Levinson-directed drama featured Brimley as Pop Fisher, one of the denizens cheering for Robert Redford’s baseball player, Roy Hobbs.

A-

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“The Firm” (1993) – In this Sydney Pollackdirected tale, Brimley portrayed an antagonistic role as William Devasher, one of the baddies working at a law firm with Tom Cruise’s character. I recently watched this movie again, and it still enthralls.

-Ricky Miller

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SPORTS/COLUMN 5

September 15 2020

National Finals Rodeo moves to Arlington venue The marquee National Finals Rodeo is moving this year from Las Vegas to Arlington, due to coronavirus restrictions, event officials announced Sept. 9.

Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association and Texas Rangers officials said the Western horse sports championship will be held Dec. 3-12 at Globe Life Field, a retractable-roof stadium that opened this year and seats more than 40,000 people.

Texas has 50% occupancy guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and rodeo officials project up to 17,000 ticket-buyers daily — with seats spaced apart and sold in groups of four, masks required and hand-sanitizing stations added.

In a statement, Mayor Jeff Williams called the event the Super Bowl of rodeo.

“We are a rodeo city and we’ve roped a big one,” said Betsy Price, mayor of Fort Worth.

Spinoff events including a Cowboy Christmas shopping event, the Wrangler NFR 2020 experience and the rodeo association annual convention are scheduled for area sites.

The National Finals Rodeo got its start in 1959 at the Dallas State Fairgrounds, and later moved to Oklahoma City.

The championships moved to Las Vegas in 1985, and usually draw 17,000 fans each night for 10 nights at the Thomas & Mack Center near the Las Vegas Strip. It is now sponsored

by Wrangler.

Paul Eavens competes in a team roping event during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

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Dara Jones

Editor-in-chief Remember those long, grueling lines at the Texas Department of Public Safety that seemed to inch forward at a snail’s pace, while the other things you needed to get done that day were put on hold?

These days, wasting the better part of a day at the DPS is the least of our worries. Now there’s COVID-19. When I realized I would be required to renew my license in person during the pandemic, my first thought was that if ever there would be a place for a superspreader event, the DPS office would be a likely candidate. In response to COVID-19, the state of Texas shut down the offices except for essential functions.

Fortunately, many people can easily renew their license online. Those who are getting a license for the first time or who are one of the “lucky ones” who have been called in for some reason or another must visit the office in person.

I was able to make an appointment online because I had a commercial driver’s license.

Unfortunately, the closest available location was a small town an hour and a half away from Dallas. Plus, the appointment was more than four months in the future. I made the appointment anyway figuring I had nothing to lose. I checked back a few weeks later and found a closer option two months out and rescheduled.

On the day of the appointment, I realized my schedule was already full and considered rescheduling again, until I discovered that the next available appointment was late February 2021. Since the DPS is now partially reopening to the general public, I figured the wait would only get worse and decided to cram the appointment into my schedule.

When I arrived, there was a man outside wearing a medical-grade N95 mask with a thermometer taking temperatures, pointing to the sign that said, “By appointment only” and turning people away. There were a few people ahead of me lined up 6 feet apart down the sidewalk. Soon they were disappointedly heading back to their cars. I felt especially bad for the masked teen there with his dad for what seemed to be his first driving test. Some branches do walk-ins, just not the

one in Rockwall where I went. Hopefully that young man won’t have to wait until February.

Soon I was standing in front of thermometer guy, passed the temperature check and went inside. A lady who was wearing a mask asked to see my birth certificate. She then took me to a machine, punched in my information and soon I had a ticket that put me in line.

I barely had time to begin filling out my

Staff Photo Dara Jones

DPS employee inputs paperwork.

paperwork before my number was called.

What luck! Waiting at the DPS office had never been better!

I walked over to another lady who was also wearing a mask. She stepped away from her desk while I finished filling out the paperwork. I remember thinking, “Hey, don’t stay away too long. I want to make this short and sweet.”

The whole process of renewing my driver’s license took about 30 minutes. When she returned, she typed my information into the computer. I gave her my fingerprints and slid my credit card into the machine to pay. She asked me to take my mask off for a photo. I held my breath and smiled. Then she cut off the corner of my license and handed me my temporary one.

At one point, I heard another person waiting in line give a productive cough. Shudder! I turned and looked over my shoulder. Thankfully, he was at least 12 feet away and wearing a mask. I made sure to give him a wide berth on my way out. Soon I was standing outside of the DPS, checking off what was usually an all-day task off my list. Done! Some things just go better in a pandemic!

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Renewing a Texas Driver License during the 2020 pandemic

6 LOCAL

September 15, 2020

League of Women Voters on down-ballot candidates Angela Ly

Managing Editor Part 2 of an ongoing series.

While many voters turn out for the national elections, they may not know who represents them on a state and local level. Kelly Drablos, a representative with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Dallas, said it’s important for voters to familiarize themselves with the “down ballot” races before voting.

“Most people know who the president of the U.S. is, but a lot of people do not know who their senators are,” Drablos said.

She suggests accessing www.usa. gov to better understand the chain of command when discussing representatives on the federal, state and county levels. Other resources to find this information include capitol.texas.gov, www.vote411.org and www.vote.org.

“All of us are represented by two senators. That’s something you can find out very quickly [on the websites],” Drablos said. “But as you carry on, who’s your U.S. House of Representatives? You need to know your district. That’s something you find out with your address.”

Individuals who are registered to vote in Texas will receive a voter registration card in the mail. It includes a series of seven numbers indicating the constituent’s congressional (CONG), Senate (SEN) and House (LEG) districts, Justice of the Peace (JP), zoning district (CITY), school district (SCH) and Commissioners Court (COM). Sample ballots are featured on the LWV’s www.vote411.org

and at www.dallascountyvotes.org where a PDF version of voters’ precinct or district information can be downloaded.

Drablos recommends becoming familiar with the voter registration card.

She said researching candidates and their platforms is the next

important step. Social media sites (Twitter, Instagram, etc.), print/ online media (i.e. newspapers) and online discussion forums are just a few avenues recommended.

Drablos also suggests using the League’s Voter’s Guide at www.vote411.org and www.lwv. org for profiles of each candidate and their

positions on specific issues.

“Start out with some issues that are very critical to you as an individual,” Drablos said.

“You can find interviews with candidates at that site. You can look up the stances of the two candidates, the Democratic candidate and Republican candidate.”

Drablos said voters may also consider referring to third-party websites.

“If you’re a member of the Sierra Club, they’re going to give you information about who they’re supporting in the election or issues they think you should consider when you do research on candidates,” Drablos said.

She explains the importance of researching candidates “down” the entire ballot when voting for state and local government officials. This is also known as “down-ballot” voting.

“At the top of the ballot there will be a choice between a Republican candidate and a Democratic candidate for president,” Drablos said. “People tend to know a lot about that. But as you move down, confidence tends to lag a bit.”

Drablos uses the issue of police reform as an example to explain the importance of voting in down-ballot elections. The issue of increased funding or defunding the police happens on the municipal or city level.

“Your city council person determines the level of taxation and they also determine where the dollars go and how much dollars go to policing,” Drablos said. “So if you’re not participating in a discussion about who your city council people are, you’re not impacting those decisions.”

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AMC Theatres reopen all over Texas

AMC Theatres have reopened several North Texas locations.

Angela Ly

Managing Editor After five months of closure, AMC Theatres finally reopened its doors to the public Aug. 20 at more than 100 locations across the U.S. Tickets were priced at 15 cents plus tax,

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showing second-run movie favorites. That one-day special price honored the same price 100 years ago when AMC first opened in 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Black Panther,” “Back to the Future,” “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and “Grease” were some of the movies they

played on reopening day. Dallas has seven AMC locations open, which include: AMC Parks at Arlington 18, AMC NorthPark 15, AMC Grapevine Mills 30, AMC Stonebriar Mall 24, AMC Firewheel Town Center 18, AMC Mesquite 30 and AMC Irving Mall 14.

For the customers’ safety, during these though times, AMC is disinfecting auditoriums between each showing. The seating capacity for show times is at 40% with certain seats blocked with an X for social distancing upon seat selection. There is a daily deal when purchasing tickets online. Before 5 p.m., tickets are 30% less than their evening prices.

The food menu has been reduced and includes special offers. Now for just $5 (plus tax), you can get a regular-sized popcorn and Coca-Cola as well as AMC KidsPacks.

Refills are unavailable. Cash is not accepted at concessions or the bar unless no other form of payment is available. Cinemark Theatres are implementing similar coronavirus protections including enhanced staff training, reduced capacity in auditoriums and staggered show times. Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online and use credit cards for in-theater purchases. Social distancing and masks are required while visiting all theaters.

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SPORTS 7

September 15, 2020

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Roope Hintz, left, Denis Gurianov and John Klingberg celebrate a win over Golden Knights.

Denis Gurianov scored on a one-timer during a power play 3:36 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Sept. 14 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1999.

The Stars forced overtime in Game 5 of the Western Conference final with two goals in the final 10:06 of regulation. They closed it out after Zach Whitecloud was sent off for delay of game for knocking the puck out of play.

Anton Khudobin had 34 saves for Dallas, facing only one shot in overtime. Captain Jamie Benn and Joel Kiviranta, a rookie like Gurianov, got the Stars even with goals in the third period.

The Stars are 5-0 in overtime this postseason. They also won 3-2 in Game 3 against Vegas, when Alexander Radulov scored 31 seconds into OT. Chandler Stephenson and Reilly Smith scored for Vegas, and Robin Lehner had 23 saves.

Smith made it 2-0 just 15 seconds into the third, scoring his first goal in 11 games. His wrist shot from the top of the right circle came at the end of an odd-man rush that followed Lehner’s kick save at the other end on a shot

by Tyler Seguin.

Dallas finally got on the board when Benn scored for the third game in a row. Esa Lindell had the puck behind the net after Benn won a

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faceoff, then pushed it out front of Radulov’s stick before Benn turned and knocked it in.

Seguin had a one-timer from the middle of the left circle with the Stars on a power play with just over five minutes left. Lehner secured the puck, not allowing a rebound chance for Benn, who was just in front of him.

Skating with the man advantage in OT, Kiviranta converted a quick backhander off a loose puck after defenseman John Klingberg’s long shot into traffic. It was the first point for Kiviranta since his hat trick with the overtime winner in the Game 7 against Colorado in the second round.

The Stars had entered the game with a 3-1 series lead, like they did in the second round against the Avalanche before getting extended to seven games.

After the Golden Knights failed to score on three power-play opportunities in the second period, they took a two-goal lead when Khudobin was unable to stop an another quick shot by Vegas.

Stephenson got the lead for Vegas 8:14 into the first, using a forehand-backhand move to get the puck under and through Khudobin’s legs. Stephenson was on the break in front of the Stars defense after a nice pass from Shea Theodore.

After Stephenson scored, the Golden Knights had some of their biggest hits in the series. Ryan Reaves took down Blake Comeau midway through the first, and a few minutes later slammed Esa Lindell hard into the boards.

In between those jarring hits, Vegas came close to getting their second goal. Alec Martinez tried a wraparound shot to Khudobin’s left and Mark Stone had a rebound that led to another one — but Lindell knocked down Max Pacioretty could get his stick on the puck.

Paul Stastny took a shot right at the start of the second period for Vegas, but Khudobin was able to put his glove down. In the opening seconds of the game, Nate Schmidt’s one-timer was gloved by Khudobin, who was partially screened and still made the save.

The Stars wait to find out who and when they play in the Stanley Cup Final. Tampa Bay has a 3-1 series lead over the New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference Final.

Game 5 of that series is Sept. 15.

- The Associated Press

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