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By MARI FAIELLOTAMPA BAY TIMES

Ross Chastain peered inside of a 45-count cardboard watermelon bucket glancing at all of the striped green spheres in sight.

He picked one up, shifted it in-between his hands and gently placed it inside a gray shopping cart at Walmart. He repeated the process five more times before he decided six watermelons would be enough to cover him for his next two races.

They call him “the watermelon man,” “the melon

man” and “the busiest driver in NASCAR.” And not just because his favorite food is actually watermelon.

“I eat way too much of it,” he joked, “but I can’t do the candies. They’re too artificial and sweet.”

Chastain, a rising NASCAR star in the sport’s truck series, isn’t just an avid watermelon shopper. He’s an eighth-generation watermelon farmer from Alva, a small town just 20 miles east of Fort Myers.

Chastain’s watermelon history is who he is, it’s how

NASCAR’s ‘watermelon man’ is an 8th-generation Punta Gorda farmer

Ross Chastain competes this weekend at Daytona International Speedway

PHOTO BY CHRIS URSO/TAMPA BAY TIMES

NASCAR driver Ross Chastain looks in a bin of watermelons Monday at a Walmart in Tampa. Chastain’s family grows watermelon at a farm in Punta Gorda which supplies water-melons to Walmart. SEE CHASTAIN, 4A

Fireworks ended the night at Charlotte Sports Park Wednesday in honor of the Fourth of July, following a Stone Crabs game. See more coverage of Fourth celebrations from around Southwest Florida inside the C section.

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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, CALVIN WOODWARD AND LYNN BERRY

ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated “the greatest political journey in human history” Thursday in a Fourth of July commemoration before a soggy, cheering crowd of spectators, many of them invited, on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial. Supporters welcomed his tribute to the U.S. military while protesters assailed him for putting him-self center stage on a holiday devoted to unity.

Trump called on Americans to “stay true to our cause” in a “Salute to America” program that adhered to patriotic themes and hailed an eclectic mix of history’s heroes, from the armed forces, space, civil rights and other endeavors of American

LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES — The largest earthquake to hit Southern California in two decades left residents near the epicenter in Ridgecrest and Kern County shaken.

The quake caused some fires and threw merchandise off shelves at stores. It was unclear whether there were casualties.

“I was laying down in my bed and I had my feet on the wall and I felt like both of the sides of the house were moving and shaking, so I ran and grabbed my brother and kid and came

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Lincoln Memorial

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President Trump speaks during an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

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ALMANACToday is Friday, July 5, the

186th day of 2019. There

are 179 days left in the year.

Today in history

On July 5, 1954, Elvis

Presley’s first commercial

recording session took

place at Sun Records in

Memphis, Tennessee; the

song he recorded was

“That’s All Right.”

On this date

In 1865, the Secret Service

Division of the U.S. Treasury

Department was founded

in Washington, D.C., with

the mission of suppressing

counterfeit currency.

In 1946, the bikini,

created by Louis Reard,

was modeled by Micheline

Bernardini during a

poolside fashion show in

Paris.

In 1971, President Richard

Nixon certified the 26th

Amendment to the U.S.

Constitution, which lowered

the minimum voting age

from 21 to 18.

In 2011, a jury in Orlando,

Florida, found Casey

Anthony, 25, not guilty of

murder, manslaughter and

child abuse in the 2008

disappearance and death

of her 2-year-old daughter,

Caylee.

In 2013, Pope Francis

cleared two of the 20th

Century’s most influential

popes to become saints in

the Roman Catholic church,

approving a miracle needed

to canonize Pope John Paul

II and waiving Vatican rules

to honor Pope John XXIII.

Today’s birthdays

Actress Shirley Knight is

83. Singer-musician Robbie

Robertson is 76. Julie Nixon

Eisenhower is 71. Rock star

Huey Lewis is 69. Baseball

Hall of Fame pitcher Rich

“Goose” Gossage is 68.

Country musician Charles

Ventre is 67. Singer-

songwriter Marc Cohn is

60. Actor John Marshall

Jones is 57. Actor Dorien

Wilson is 57. Actress Edie

Falco is 56. Actress Jillian

Armenante is 55. Actress

Kathryn Erbe is 54. Actor

Michael Stuhlbarg is 51.

Country musician Brent

Flynn is 50. Rapper RZA

is 50. Rhythm and blues

singer Joe is 46. Rock

musician Bengt Lagerberg

is 46. Actor Dale Godboldo

is 44. Rapper Bizarre is 43.

Rapper Royce da 5’9” is 42.

Rock singer Jason Wade

is 39. Actor Ryan Hansen

is 38. Country musician

Dave Haywood (Lady

Antebellum) is 37. Rock

musician Nick O’Malley

(Arctic Monkeys) is 34.

Actor Jason Dolley is 28.

California Angels player

Shohei Ohtani is 25.

Bible verse

“Wherefore let him that

thinketh he standeth take

heed lest he fall.”

— 1 CORINTHIANS 10:12.

It is true that our greatest enemy may be our own stubborn pride. “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.

By ALI SWENSONASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ate 71 wieners and buns to secure his 12th title at Nathan’s Famous annual July Fourth hot dog eat-ing contest on Thursday, just a few hot dogs shy of breaking the record he set last year.

In front of a crowd of fans and facing 17 opponents, the California native far exceeded his nearest competitors, but didn’t quite make or pass the 74-dog mark he reached in 2018.

When asked how he felt after the contest, Chestnut, 35, said “I feel like I should eat a couple more.

“I knew it was going to be close. I was trying hard and I was overstuffing

my mouth and it wasn’t going down,” he said. “I just needed to find a way to move a little bit faster. I think it’s getting harder the older I get.”

Miki Sudo had already won the women’s compe-tition by chomping down 31 hot dogs.

The 33-year-old fell short of her total last year of 37 frankfurters but earned her sixth consecu-tive title by easily beating runner-up Michelle Lesco, who wolfed down 26 hot dogs.

Like Chestnut, she expressed some disap-pointment in not eating more.

“It wasn’t my best number, the numbers were pretty low across the board. I don’t know if it was the heat, but I really can’t complain. I wasn’t feeling in my best shape

so I’m just glad that it was enough to pull off a sixth belt,” she said.

Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas holds the all-time women’s record of 45 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

Chestnut and Sudo will each take home $10,000.

Spectators with foam hot dog hats, plastic noise-makers and homemade signs descended on Coney Island’s famed boardwalk for the contest.

The annual eat-off started in 1972, though the company has long promoted the event with a theatrical backstory that places its start date in 1916.

Chestnut has only lost once since 2007, when he pulled ahead of longtime foe Takeru Kobayashi for the first time. An ESPN documentary released

Tuesday features the two former rivals and their extreme training regimens.

“It’s not something that there’s books written about,” Chestnut says in the film, which shows him lifting his head up and down with a weight dangling from his mouth. “There’s not trainers. Everything’s trial and error.”

Kobayashi no longer takes part in the event.

Spectator George Cartolano, 40, said his

favorite part of the con-test was “watching them try not to regurgitate.”

Elle Marks, 27, said she likes Chestnut because he’s relatable. “He’s a nor-mal guy who just happens to be able to eat 74 hot dogs,” she said.

Chestnut’s next meal will probably be a “salad” and “a lot of liquid,” he said. But he’ll be back next year for the franks.

“As long as I’m healthy, as long as I’m happy and competitive, you can count me in,” he said.

We have a wiener Joey Chestnut ate 71 wieners at Nathan’s Famous

July Fourth hot dog eating contest

Joey Chestnut stuffs his mouth with hot dogs during the men’s competition of Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest Thursday.

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Miki Sudo reacts after eating 31 hot dogs to win the women’s competition of Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest Thursday.

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By JENNY JARVIELOS ANGELES TIMES

BESSEMER, Ala. — Marshae Jones, an Alabama woman who was indicted for the death of a fetus after she was shot in the stomach during a fight, will not be prosecuted for manslaughter.

In an extraordinary case that has drawn widespread national scrutiny, Jones, 28, was ar-rested last week after a grand jury charged her in May with one count of manslaughter for “intentionally” causing the death of her unborn baby by “initiating a fight knowing she was five months’ pregnant.”

After evaluating the facts and applicable laws, Lynneice O. Washington, district attor-ney for the Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff, said at a news conference Wednesday that she had decided to dismiss the case,

which she described as “dis-turbing and heartbreaking.”

“An unborn child was tragically lost, and families on both sides of this matter have suffered,” she said.

“The issue before us is whether it’s appropriate to try to hold someone legally culpable for the actions that led to the death of the unborn child. … I have determined that it is not in the best interest of justice to pursue prosecution of Ms. Jones.”

Washington, a Democrat who became Alabama’s first black female district attorney in 2016 by a narrow margin of 299 votes, could have prosecuted Jones for manslaughter or brought a lesser charge.

In a sign of how fraught the case was in this conservative Deep South state, pastors from a string of Alabama churches stood beside Washington as she

announced to reporters she was dropping the prosecution.

“We are gratified the District Attorney evaluated the matter and chose not to proceed with a case that was neither reason-able nor just,” lawyer Mark White said in a statement. “The District Attorney’s deci-sion will help Marshae con-tinue to heal from this tragic event and work to rebuild her life in a positive and productive way.”

Last November, Alabama voters passed a ballot measure amending the state’s constitu-tion to recognize the “sanctity of unborn life and the rights of unborn children” — a move that grants the fetus rights that could be weighed against the rights of a pregnant person, potentially leading to punishment against women or medical providers.

Two months ago, Republican

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest, and punishes doctors caught performing the procedure with up to 99 years in prison. The American Civil Liberties Union and other groups have challenged the law in court.

According to local law enforcement officers, Jones started the altercation with an-other woman, Ebony Jemison, last December outside a Dollar General store in Pleasant Grove, a small town about 10 miles west of Birmingham. Jemison allegedly shot Jones in the stomach and Jones suffered a miscarriage shortly after.

At the time of the shooting, local law enforcement officers made statements emphasiz-ing Jones’ responsibility for protecting the fetus.

“Let’s not lose sight that

the unborn baby is the victim here,” Pleasant Grove Police Lt. Danny Reid said, according to the news website AL.com. “She had no choice in being brought unnecessarily into a fight where she was relying on her mother for protection.”

In early May, Jones was indicted on one count of man-slaughter by a grand jury in the Bessemer Division of Jefferson County.

After Jones was arrested and posted $50,000 bail last week, the district attorney’s office was quick to emphasize that the de-cision to bring charges against Jones was made not by the DA’s office but by a grand jury after the actions of both women were presented at the same time.

On Tuesday, Jones’ attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the case, citing her indictment as “unreasonable, irrational and unfounded.”

Prosecutor drops manslaughter charge against Alabama woman who lost fetus after being shot

By MAURA DOLANLOS ANGELES TIMES

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court decided Wednesday that it will recon-sider last month’s ruling that allowed the Trump administra-tion to withhold family plan-ning money from clinics that make referrals for abortion.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided in an internal vote to rehear the case and to block the June 20 decision by three Republican appointees from being cited in the future.

The ruling had been a major setback for Planned

Parenthood and other abor-tion providers. They filed an emergency appeal, which will be heard by an en banc panel of 11 judges.

The decision that will be reconsidered said Trump could enforce his new rule pending the administration’s appeal of orders by judges in California, Washington and Oregon.

The new rule, announced earlier this year, requires recipients of family planning funds to refer pregnant women to a non-abortion prenatal care provider.

The recipients may give women a list of providers that

includes doctors who perform abortions but may not direct them to those physicians.

The rule also requires pro-viders to encourage patients to discuss their situation with their families and to tell single women about the benefits of abstinence.

In addition, the adminis-trative directive contained a requirement that providers keep their Title X-funded projects physically and finan-cially separate from abortion services, a provision slated to take effect in March 2020.

That mandate would require providers to have separate

offices and entrances for family planning and abortion services.

Washington, D.C., and 21 states, including California, challenged the rule, and medical associations have announced their opposition to it.

Planned Parenthood, which has said it would not comply with the rule, faces the loss of nearly $60 million in federal funds annually.

The panel that decided last month to permit Trump’s rule to take effect noted that the Title X family planning program at issue was limited

by similar abortion-related restrictions in the past, and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld them.

“The Final Rule’s prohibi-tions on advocating, encourag-ing, or promoting abortion, as well as on referring patients for abortions, are reasonable,” the panel wrote.

Wednesday’s decision to rehear the case was announced in a one-page order.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, reacting to the ruling, said the Trump ad-ministration has “no business interfering in women’s repro-ductive medical decisions.”

Temporary reprieve for Planned ParenthoodRuling that threatened funding will be reheard by 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

By GARY ROBBINS AND BRADLEY J. FIKES

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SAN DIEGO — The University of Southern California has agreed to pay the University of California at San Diego $50 million and to publicly apologize to the school for the way it wrested control of its prestigious Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study in 2015 during a raid that led to a highly contentious lawsuit.

The penalty and apology have resulted in the settlement of a lawsuit the UCSD and the UC Board of Regents brought against USC in San Diego County Superior Court.

The move also rep-resents an extraordinary turnaround from four years ago, when USC took control of the program’s data and con-tracts worth tens of mil-lions of dollars and gave jobs to the program’s star researcher, Paul Aisen, and some of his staff.

“USC and Dr. Paul Aisen regret that the manner in which Dr. Aisen and members of the ADCS staff left UC San Diego and brought re-search assets to USC (and) created disruption to UC San Diego,” the university said in a statement late Tuesday.

“These actions did not align with the standards of ethics and integrity which USC expects of all its faculty, adminis-trators and staff. USC is committed to, and wants to be known for, ethics, integrity and the pursuit of academic excellence, and it has already implemented sweeping changes to this end.

“These standards will apply to all aspects of

University operations, including the recruitment and/or transition of fac-ulty members to or from USC. USC regrets that actions in this case fell short of these standards.”

Dr. David Brenner, UCSD’s vice chancellor of health sciences, told the San Diego Union-Tribune, “We’re glad there’s been a settlement. USC undermined our ability to do research. We have recovered under new leadership, we’re better than ever, and we’re working on trials. We’re working to find ways to cure Alzheimer’s disease.”

The bitter dispute concerned not only the fate of UCSD’s prized Alzheimer’s research program, but the person-al feelings of Aisen, who said UCSD had failed to give the program the resources it needed.

Meanwhile, USC used the opportunity to extend the strength of its own Alzheimer’s research, with Aisen’s new center giving the university a major presence in San Diego.

The dispute turned ugly when USC disclosed that it had gotten eight of the project’s 10 main contracts after convinc-ing sponsors that it was better suited to manage their clinical trials of experimental drugs and therapies for the neuro-logical disorder.

Those sponsors defect-ed from the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study, or ADCS, and shifted to an institute that USC opened in San Diego.

At the time UCSD confirmed the major setback, but said USC overstated matters by claiming that the contract transfers were worth up to $93.5 million.

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people know him. Back in the early 1700s the first Chastain, a man named Pierre, immigrated to the United States from France, 12 generations ago.

He started the family’s farming business planting a variety of crops: tobacco, vegetables and cotton. For the past eight generations, the Chastain family only plants and harvests watermelons. It’s what they’re good at and what they know.

And as his family finishes up another success watermelon season on its 400-acre farm in nearby Punta Gorda, Chastain will gear up for his next race, the Circle K Firecracker 250 on Friday in Daytona.

Chastain has fond memories of going to school as a child and immediately going to the farm afterward.

“I would want to skip school to go work at the farm,” he chuckled. “That’s all we know and all we love.”

But Chastain made a decision when he was 13 years old to curb his farm-work days and start what eventually morphed into his professional racing career.

Despite a deep watermelon farming background, he’s a first-generation racer. He got into the sport through his father, Ralph, who raced as a hobby, but never did it competitively. Ralph invited

his son to watch a race when he was a boy. He watched Mark Martin’s son Matt finish first and get a Gatorade shower on victory lane.

“I thought, ‘I want to be like Matt Martin,’” Chastain said.

Ralph and Ross fixed up a family friend’s truck that had been sitting around the friend’s house for a few years. His grandfather, Rich, even chipped in once he saw his grandson was serious about the new endeavor.

And despite the choice Chastain made almost 13 years ago, it doesn’t feel like he chose between farming and racing. He still calls Ralph every day and he checks in with his 20-year-old brother, Chad, who works on the family farm full-time.

Chastain shows off his family’s love for watermelons whenever he can. So much, in fact, he has driven the famous “melon truck” in a few races this season.

“I’m still involved in both and I get to promote watermelons on a national level,” he said. “I get to smash watermelons on national television on victory lane. It’s awesome.”

Chastain’s racing helps him promote the watermelon business. If someone goes out and buys a watermelon after one of his races, he considers that to be a win even if he

didn’t cross the finish line first. Over the years, many organizations including the National Watermelon Association have stepped up as his sponsor.

He notched his first win in the Xfinity Series last season, celebrating the win on victory lane in Chastain-fashion: smashing a watermelon on the finish line.

“This is what sports is all about,” he said after the win.

Chastain started thinking about what his “thing” would

be if he ever won a race. He wanted it to be different and his own thing.

“I know I wanted to hold it, but if I smash it, it’s like, ‘Whoa, what is that guy doing?” he said.

This year, he’s won three truck races — NASCAR officials stripped him of one victory for a technical violation — and if he moves into the Top 20 in the truck series standings, he qualifies for the playoffs. Chastain currently sits 24th.

Chastain also will compete in the Xfinity series and Cup Series at Daytona this weekend. He’s started more than 40 races in NASCAR’s top three series this year, a feat that reflects the work ethic he developed on the farm. Those roots always will be part of what defines him.

“No one has to eat a watermelon everyday,” he joked. “It’s the easiest thing to sell, everyone smiles. You only get it if you like it.”

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The versatile NASCAR driver Ross Chastain has a top-10 finish in the Cup series this season, at Daytona.

outside,” said Edith Mata, 22, a student at Bakersfield College. Her son is 3 years old and her brother is 17.

Mata said it felt very “creepy” and she had never experienced anything like it before.

Others described two differ-ent shaking events.

“I was in my kitchen trying to get some coffee and all the windows started rattling,” Emma Gallegos, a 34-year-old journalist in southwest Bakersfield, said. “It was just a little bit at first — I thought something was going by, and then I realized all the windows were rattling. It was kind of a long gentle roll and I felt two distinct waves.”

There were reports of some damage near the epicenter, including bottles and other items falling off shelves. Fire officials said they were re-sponding to “nearly two dozen incidents ranging from medical assistance to structure fires in and around” Ridgecrest.

Gallegos said the dried chilis hanging from a hook on her kitchen wall were all shaking. “It was surreal.”

From Jenny Campbell, a bookkeeper at the Albertsons on China Lake Blvd. in Ridgecrest, said the entire store was moving with light fixtures and pieces of the ceiling falling, bottles and glass broken in the aisles. The store is now without power and running on back up generators.

Virginia Henry was reading in her Inyokern bedroom — about 10 miles from Ridgecrest

— when the shaking started. “It was feeling a whole like the Loma Prieta earthquake up in San Francisco in ‘89,” she said. The 72-year-old toy store owner had personally experienced the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake 30 years prior. Remembering how her husband had been knocked out by falling bookcases in the 1989 quake, Henry retreated from her bookcase-filled bedroom to her closet during the shaking. “I immediately thought, ‘I probably shouldn’t be sitting there.’ “

She drove in to Ridgecrest shortly after the earthquake to check on her toy and game store, Just Imagine. As of yet, there did not appear to be any damage to the store, which had been closed for the holiday. “We just have a whole bunch of things lying on the floor,” Henry said. “Here in Ridgecrest, we have power and everything is fine. A lot of businesses are open,” Henry said. However, back in rural Inyokern, things were “kind of dead,” according to Henry. “No Wi-Fi, no electricity,” she said.

In Ridgecrest, engineer Mark Leach was in his garage about to drive to a July 4 barbecue in Los Angeles when the shaking started. He’s lived in California for 12 years but this was his first major earthquake here. It felt like the shaking went on for 30 seconds, he said.

“About halfway through it I dashed out into the road completely freaking out,” he said. “But there was massive

shaking even when you were out on solid ground, terra firma. There was substantial shaking of the whole house. You can see some cracking in the seams of the drywall and stuff was knocked off the shelves — books and CDs and stuff. A lamp went over, but nothing really huge — like a bookcase or anything — fell over.”

A little while after the earth-quake So Cal Edison shut off the power, but sent messages to customers that it expected to turn it back on by 12:30.

Outside, his neighbors also came out of their houses. “Our neighbor was totally calm.” But as the aftershocks started, Leach said he could actually hear them before he felt the shaking.

The earthquake was cen-tered 10 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, a city of about 29,000 in Kern County mostly known as a stopover for skiers and snowboarders headed from Los Angeles to Mammoth.

The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Los Angeles area, said Caltech seis-mologist Egill Hauksson. It’s unlikely there was significant damage in a major urban area given that the earthquake was centered in such a remotely populated area.

The area that ruptured occurred in an area of faults slightly east of the Sierra Nevada. The Little Lake fault is one of them, and last went through a magnitude 6 earth-quake in 1984, Hauksson said.

QUAKE: Shaking was felt in Los Angeles areaFROM PAGE 1A

life. He largely stuck to his script, avoiding diversions into his agenda or re-election campaign.

A late afternoon down-pour drenched the capital’s Independence Day crowds and presaged an evening of possible on-and-off storms. But Trump’s speech unfolded in occasional rain and the warplanes he had summoned conducted flyovers as planned.

By adding his own, one-hour production to capital festivities that typically draw hundreds of thousands anyway, Trump became the first president in nearly seven decades to address a crowd at the National Mall on Independence Day.

Protesters objecting to what they saw as his co-opting of the holiday inflated a roly-poly balloon depicting Trump as an angry, diaper-clad baby.

Trump set aside a historic piece of real estate — a stretch of the Mall from the Lincoln Monument to the midpoint of the reflecting pool — for a mix

of invited military members, Republican and Trump cam-paign donors and other bigwigs. It’s where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I have a dream” speech, Barack Obama and Trump held inaugural concerts and protesters swarmed into the water when supporters of Richard Nixon put on a July 4, 1970, celebration, with the pres-ident sending taped remarks from California.

Aides to the crowd-obsessed Trump fretted about the prospect of empty seats at his event, said a person familiar with the planning who was not authorized to be identified. Aides scrambled in recent days to distribute tickets and mobilize the Trump and GOP social media accounts to encourage participation for an event hastily arranged and surrounded with confusion.

Protesters earlier made their voices heard in sweltering heat by the Washington Monument, along the traditional parade route and elsewhere, while the

VIP section at the reflecting pool served as something of a buffer for Trump’s event.

In the shadow of the Washington Monument hours before Trump’s speech, the anti-war organization Codepink erected a 20-foot tall “Trump baby” balloon to protest what it called the president’s co-opting of Independence Day.

The balloon remained tied down at the Mall because park officials restricted the group’s permission to move it or fill it with helium, Benjamin said.

Weather permitting, Trump planned showcase flyovers by warplanes, aircraft in the presidential Air Force One and Marine One fleet and the Navy Blue Angels aerobatics team, as well as his remarks. A larger than usual fireworks display was assembled.

Trump had sounded a defen-sive note Wednesday, tweeting that the cost “will be very little compared to what it is worth.”

“We own the planes, we have the pilots, the airport is right

next door (Andrews), all we need is the fuel,” he said, refer-ring to Maryland’s Joint Base Andrews, home for some of the planes expected for the holiday flyover. “We own the tanks and all. Fireworks are donated by two of the greats.”

Not since 1951, when President Harry Truman spoke before a large gathering on the Washington Monument grounds to mark the 175th an-niversary of the signing of the

Declaration of Independence, has a commander in chief made an Independence Day speech to a sizable crowd on the Mall.

Two groups, the National Parks Conservation Foundation and Democracy Forward, want the Interior Department’s internal watch-dog to investigate what they say may be a “potentially unlawful decision to divert” national parks money to Trump’s “spectacle.”

PARADE: Crowds gather at Lincoln MemorialFROM PAGE 1A

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People wait for President Donald Trump to speak at an Indepen-dence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial.


STATE

Key West man wins July 4 Key lime

pie-eating contest

AP PHOTO BY ROB O’NEAL

David Johnson, right, hoists his first-place trophy after he beat 24 other contestants at the Mile-High Key Lime Pie Eatin’ Contest Thursday in Key West. Johnson consumed a 9-inch Key lime pie in 58.2 seconds, without using his hands. The competition, billed as a sweeter alternative to New York’s July 4th hot dog-eating clash, kicked off Key West’s Key Lime Festival.

The festival ends Sunday after events including tasting strolls and an offbeat Key Lime Pie Drop.

Key lime pie was designated Florida’s official pie in 2006 by the state legislature. Ingredients are condensed milk, egg yolks and the juice of tiny yellow Key limes, typically with a graham cracker crust and whipped cream or meringue topping.

MIAMI (AP) — Officials are encouraging boaters to take extra precautions in Florida waters this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

A U.S. Coast Guard news release urged boaters to not speed since there will be an increase in vessel traffic to see fireworks. It says speeding and intoxication cause the most accidents and deaths.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Commission reported 90 boat crashes last July, the most in 2018. Most of the accidents came from collisions with vessels and speeding.

The Miami-Dade Police Department also says they will be conducting a three-day Boating Under the Influence initiative to reduce alcohol and drug-related offenses, starting on Thursday. They say intoxicated boaters can face up to one year in prison and up to $100,000 in fines.

Officials urge boater safety during

holiday weekend

By MARCUS LIMASSOCIATED PRESS

MIAMI — The clumps of brown seaweed that smell like rotten eggs and are causing disruptions along Florida’s Atlantic beaches won’t be going away anytime soon, a new study released Thursday has found.

The University of South Florida report suggests the pungent, slimy seaweed, known as sargassum, is on track to continue to be just as bad for coastal regions as in the past.

The university’s team, which includes Mengqiu Wang, discovered in satellite images that areas of this type of seaweed stretched across

surface waters from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico. They estimated that it weighed more than 20 million tons.

“The oceans are connected across the regions and we are going to see more sargassum coming to the Florida coast,” Wang said. “It is not fatal, it is not poisoning tides; it is more of a public nuisance and can cause some public health concerns.”

The study says sargassum, which turns clear sea water brown, has been an issue since 2011. Apart from 2013, each year the seaweed returned in larger quantities on beaches throughout the Caribbean and Mexico. Some places, such as Miami Beach, have had so much sargassum at times that

swimmers are blocked from entering the water.

The thick seaweed also releases hydrogen sulfide gas that smells like rotten eggs, which can cause problems for those with respiratory issues.

Donald Johnson, a senior research scientist on ocean circulation at the University of Southern Mississippi, said satellite usage is one of the only ways to capture the enormous scale of sargassum.

Wang said that climate change also played a role. Rising seawaters and an increase in nutrients from river sources, such as the Amazon River, make its way to the sea, causing the sargassum to increase in growth.

Seaweed influx likely to continue

University of South Florida study finds rotting seaweed along

Florida’s Atlantic beaches won’t be going away any time soon

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman who took her estranged husband’s guns after his arrest and turned them over to the police will be charged with misdemeanor trespassing instead of theft and burglary, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

Courtney Irby originally had faced the more serious charges after her arrest last month in a case that critics said unfairly pitted the safety of domestic violence victims against guns rights.

But State Attorney Brian Haas said at a news conference in Bartow that the case was more about a messy divorce than either of those issues and the marital discord was leading to charges against both spouses.

The prosecutor said he was filing an aggravated battery charge against Joseph Irby for hitting his wife’s vehicle with his car at low speed a day before her arrest.

“This is case of a highly contested divorce, escalating to the point of husband and wife being charged with crimes,” Haas said.

Democratic state Rep. Anna Eskamani, who had called Courtney Irby’s arrest last

month “ridiculous,” said Wednesday that she was grateful the state attorney wasn’t proceeding with the original charges.

“As we have made clear many times before, we must support and empower our domestic violence survivors, not incarcerate them,” Eskamani said in a statement. “We want domestic violence survivors to trust law enforcement, and to feel comfortable reporting a crime.”

Lawrence Shearer, an attorney for Courtney Irby, didn’t return messages seeking comment.

Parts of Courtney Irby’s initial story were misleading when she said she took her husband’s guns and turned them over to the police because she feared for her life, according to the prosecutor.

The Irbys had gotten into an argument at their child’s day camp last month, and Joseph Irby followed his wife’s car, tapping it three times at low speed, Haas said.

After her husband’s arrest, Courtney Irby obtained a temporary injunction for protection against her husband, saying she was in fear of her husband because of his texting

and made no mention of his guns, the prosecutor said.

Deciding she and her children needed to leave the area, Courtney Irby went with a friend to Joseph Irby’s home to retrieve a luggage key. Because of frustration that her husband had “cleaned out” their bank account, Courtney Irby took two watches and a GoPro camera with the intent to sell them, as well as items belonging to her children. She also took the two guns, Haas said.

“Taking the guns was merely an afterthought,” the prosecutor said.

When Courtney Irby returned to her home to finish packing, another friend found out about the guns and told Courtney Irby she should turn them over to the police, which she did, Haas said.

Courtney Irby was arrested at the police station and spent almost six days in the jail in Bartow.

Woman who took husband’s guns faces misdemeanor

Official says case is about a messy

divorce, not domestic violence

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Courtney Irby and Joseph Irby

$5,000 tip on $55 bill leads to woman’s arrest in Florida

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Police say a $5,000 tip a woman left on a $55 cafe bill wasn’t a case of generosity or charity. The woman is accused of us-ing her boyfriend’s credit card to leave the tip as revenge, and she’s charged with theft in the incident.

Clearwater police say Serina Wolfe was upset her boyfriend wouldn’t buy her a plane ticket home to Buffalo, New York. A police report says the boyfriend placed a hold on his credit card during the argu-ment but later lifted it.

Investigators say Wolfe left the tip at a restaurant in Clearwater’s tourist district last week.

The boyfriend notified his credit-card company Monday, calling it a fraudulent charge. Wolfe was arrested Tuesday on a felony grand-theft charge.

No one answered a phone number listed for Wolfe.

Sheriff: DCF employee behind data breach

affecting 2,000SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) —

Investigators say a Florida

Department of Children and Family Services employee is accused of leaking personal data to six people in an orga-nized fraud ring.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports that the data breach affected 2,000 people, and has already amounted to $260,000 in retail theft.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office began investi-gating in May after two people opened multiple credit card accounts and made more than $6,000 in purchases. They were arrested a few days later. A search of their cellphones revealed more than 500 photos of personal information linked to Bertanicy Garcia, an inter-viewing clerk for the children’s services agency in Miami.

Orlando airport doused in fuel during

emergency landingORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —

Federal authorities are inves-tigating after a Norwegian Air jet spewed a large amount of fuel across parts of Orlando International Airport during an emergency landing.

The incident happened Saturday night after the Airbus A343 pilot reported a loss of the aircraft’s primary hydraulic system. The Orlando

Sentinel reports the flight had taken off and was well across the Atlantic Ocean when it reversed course and returned to Orlando.

Airport officials say the amount of fuel spilled is still be determined but “was of significant size.”

Norwegian spokeswoman Min Kim told the newspaper fuel was dumped prior to landing in Orlando but “there may have been some residual leakage from its wings.”

Father awarded custody of baby found in trash bin

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Almost two months after a newborn was found in a trash bin at an apartment complex, a Florida judge has allowed the child’s father to take her home.

The Palm Beach Post reports 34-year-old Carlos Jimenez Martins will name the little girl Sarah Jimenez Carvalho.

Her 34-year-old mother Rafaelle Alessandra Carvalho Sousa remains in jail, charged with child abuse and attempted murder.

Martins and Sousa share a 3-year-old son as well. He said he didn’t know his girlfriend was pregnant until just before she was arrested in May.

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By GIADA ZAMPANOASSOCIATED PRESS

ROME — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis for “substantive talks” at the Vatican Thursday, and thanked the pontiff for discussions on a range of topics including Ukraine and the Catholic Church in Russia.

Francis received Putin in an hour-long audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. The two addressed “various questions of relevance to the life of the Catholic Church in Russia,” the Vatican said in a statement, adding that they also discussed “the ecological question and various themes relating to current international affairs, with particular reference to Syria,

Ukraine and Venezuela.”The pair also expressed

their satisfaction at the development of bilateral relations during the “cordial discussions,” the Vatican said.

“Thank you for the time you have dedicated to me,” Putin told Francis.

“It was a very substan-tive, interesting discus-sion,” he told journalists present at the exchange of gifts in the private papal study.

The meeting, part of Putin’s one-day visit to Rome, comes a day before Catholic leaders from Ukraine gather at the Holy See to discuss the continuing conflict there and the fallout from the schism between the Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches.

The Vatican said the aim is to lend support

“in the delicate situation in which Ukraine finds itself.”

Last year, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine formally split from the Russian Orthodox Church in a schism recognized by the spiritual leader

of the world’s Orthodox Christians. The push for a full-fledged and independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church was bolstered by fighting in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russia-backed rebels.

Some observers believe that Putin’s visit could be a prelude to a papal visit to Russia. No pope has ever set foot in Russia, but Putin’s foreign affairs adviser said the issue wasn’t on the agenda for the visit.

Putin meets Pope FrancisRussian President emphasized

historically strong ties with Italy

ahead of a one-day visit to Rome

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Pope Francis and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands on the occasion of their private audience at the Vatican, Thursday.

By ARITZ PARRA AND JON GAMBRELL

ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADRID — Authorities in Gibraltar said they intercepted Thursday an Iranian super-tanker believed to be breaching European Union sanctions by carrying a shipment of Tehran’s crude oil to war-ravaged Syria.

A senior Spanish official said the operation was requested by the United States. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency described the incident as “an illegal seizure of an Iranian oil tanker.”

Gibraltar port and law

enforcement agencies, assisted by Britain’s Royal Marines, boarded the Grace 1 early Thursday, authorities on the British overseas territory at the tip of Spain said in a statement.

It added that the vessel was believed to be headed to the Baniyas Refinery in Syria, a government-owned facility under the control of Syrian President Bashar Assad and subject to the EU’s Syrian Sanctions Regime.

The EU and others have imposed sanctions on Assad’s government over its continued crackdown against civilians. They currently target 270 people and 70 entities.

Spain’s caretaker foreign minister Josep Borrell said the tanker was stopped by British authorities after a request from the United States.

Iran later summoned the

British ambassador in Tehran to answer questions about the operation. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said in a tweet that Rob Macaire was summoned over the “illegal interception” of the ship.

Mousavi later called the ship’s seizure “odd and destructive.” ‘’It can cause an increase in tensions in the region,” he said in a live telephone interview on state television Thursday night.

In Madrid, Borrell told reporters that Spain is assessing the implications of the operation because the detention took place in waters it considers its own.

Britain insists Gibraltar is part of the United Kingdom but Spain argues that it is not, and the tanker operation risks offending the Spanish.

The Gibraltar authorities didn’t confirm the origin of the

ship’s cargo but Lloyd’s List, a publication specializing in maritime affairs, reported this week that the Panama-flagged large carrier was laden with Iranian oil.

The vessel likely carried just over 2 million barrels of Iranian crude oil, the data firm Refinitv said. Tracking data showed that the tanker made a slow trip around the southern tip of Africa before reaching the Mediterranean, it said.

The tanker’s detention comes at a particularly sensitive time as tensions between the U.S. and Iran grow over the unraveling of a 2015 nuclear deal, which President Donald Trump withdrew from last year. Trump has also slapped sanctions onto Iran and recently approved the passage of a carrier group, bombers and fighter jets to the Persian Gulf.

Gibraltar detains supertanker

LONDON (AP) — Christie’s has gone forward with the auction of a 3,000-year-old stone sculpture of the famed boy pharaoh Tutankhamun despite protests from the Egyptian government.

The brown quartzite head depicting King Tut sold for more than 4.7 million pounds ($5.9 million) Thursday evening.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry had demanded that the auction house provide documents proving the statue’s

ownership and said Egypt holds rights to the piece based on its current and previous laws.

But Christie’s defended the sale process. The auction house says it carried out “extensive due diligence” to verify the provenance of the statue and had “gone beyond what is required to assure legal title.”

The King Tut represented in art and artifacts is one of the most prominent symbols of ancient Egypt’s glory.

Christie’s goes ahead with King Tut auction3,000-year-old sculpture sold for $5.9M

TOKYO (AP) — An Australian student released after a week in detention in North Korea arrived in Tokyo on Thursday after telling reporters he was in “very good” condition, without saying what happened to him.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced to Parliament that Alek Sigley, 29, had been released following intervention from Swedish diplo-mats and had been taken to the Australian Embassy in Beijing.

At Beijing’s airport, he gave a peace sign and said “I’m OK, I’m OK, I’m good. I’m very good,” but did not respond to report-ers’ questions about what had happened in Pyongyang.

It was a much happier outcome than the case of American college student Otto Warmbier, who was imprisoned in North Korea and convicted of

attempting to steal a propaganda poster. Warmbier died after being sent back home to the U.S. in a vegetative state in June 2017.

The Pyongyang university student and tour guide had been out of contact with family and friends in Japan and Australia since Tuesday last week. He had been active on social media about his experiences in North Korea and had boasted about the ex-traordinary freedom he had been allowed as one of the few foreign students living in Pyongyang.

Australian student released in North Korea Released after a

week in detention

BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — An airstrike hit a detention center for migrants near the Libyan capital of Tripoli early Wednesday, killing at least 44 people and wounding dozens of others in an attack that the U.N. human rights chief said could amount to a war crime.

The Tripoli-based government blamed the attack on forces associated with Gen. Khalifa Hifter, whose Libyan National Army has been waging an offensive against rival militias in the capital of the war-torn North African country since April.

It refocused attention and raised questions about the European Union’s policy of cooperating with the militias that hold migrants in crowded and squalid detention centers to prevent them from crossing the Mediterranean to seek better lives in Europe. Most of them were apprehended by the Libyan

coast guard, which is funded and trained by the EU to stem the flow of migrants.

At the United Nations, the Security Council held a closed emergency session on the airstrike in Tripoli’s Tajoura neighborhood, and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an independent investigation.

Hifter’s forces said they were targeting a nearby military site, not the detention center. There also were suspicions of involvement by foreign countries allied with his forces. Countries assisting Hifter include Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Russia.

The U.N. gave an initial figure of 44 dead and more than 130 wounded.

U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said the attack “may, depending on the precise circumstances, amount to a war crime.”

Airstrike kills 44 migrants in Libyan

detention center

AP PHOTO BY HAZEM AHMED

Debris covers the ground and an emergency vehicle after an airstrike at a detention center in Tajoura, Libya, Wednesday.

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A trumpeter who went only by the name Lenny plays a tune during the Fourth of July parade in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Karen Miller rests with Dr. Bernard Harris on his Bugatti classic car during the Fourth Of July Parade on Thursday in Santa Monica, Calif.

Right: Sebastian Mateus Miguel, an asylum seeker from Angola, attends a picnic for refugees in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Volunteers put together the welcoming picnic for asylum seekers.

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People sing the national anthem during the dress rehearsal for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston.

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Uncle Sams Fred Polnisch and Gordon Dunham greet each other before the Fourth of July Parade in Pittsfield, Mass.

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Vice President Mike Pence, center, his wife Karen Pence, to his right, pose for a group photo with new naturalized citizens following a naturalization ceremony in celebration of Independence Day at the National Archives in Washington, Thursday. Standing behind the Vice President are Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Immigration Services, Kenneth T. Cuccinelli. Pence told the more than 40 immigrants who became new U.S. citizens after taking the oath of citizenship to “find a way to give back for all that you’ve been given.”

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A protester moves a Baby Trump balloon into position before Inde-pendence Day celebrations on the National Mall in Washington.

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The U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performs in the rain during an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Thursday.

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An Army driver with the 3rd Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 64th Armored Regiment, drives a Bradley Fighting Vehicle into place by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, ahead of planned Fourth of July festivities.


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By ANNE M. PETERSONAP SPORTS WRITER

LYON, France — Carli Lloyd says the success the United States is having at the Women’s World Cup in France isn’t an extension of the 2015 title run.

The so-called 2019ers are their own team.

“We don’t really bring up the 2015 World Cup that much because it’s done, it’s in the past. The focus is just on Sunday,” said Lloyd, who was the breakout star in Canada four years ago.

The Americans will be vying for their second straight title and fourth overall when they face the Netherlands in the final at

Stade de Lyon. More than just having its own identity, this U.S. team is different than those of the past because it has more versa-tility and depth, Lloyd said.

“Any player that’s called upon can step into these roles and play it,” she said. “Whereas I think in previ-ous years you had kind of a core squad and some game changers that may come in and make a difference. But we’ve got a ton of depth on this team, which is fantastic.”

The top-ranked U.S. team has already faced — and overcome — two big chal-lenges on the way to the final. First, the Americans downed No. 4 France 2-1 in

the quarterfinals in Paris and they beat No. 3 England 2-1 in the semifinals.

The Netherlands, ranked No. 8, had a far easier run on the other side of the bracket, with a 2-0 victory over No. 15 Italy in the quarterfinals and Wednesday night’s 1-0 extra-time win over No. 9 Sweden.

The Dutch, who made the World Cup field for the first time in Canada, understand what they’re up against.

“They have a really good team. Amazing team. So we have to be ready for the game,” defender Stefanie van der Gragt said follow-ing the semifinal win. “Now we have a party. Tomorrow

we talk about the USA.”Lloyd was the star four

years ago in Canada with three goals in the first 16 minutes of a 5-2 final victory over Japan. She has a far different role in France, mostly coming off the bench.

She started in one match, scoring twice in a 3-0 victo-ry over Chile in the group stage. Lloyd celebrated with a golf clap, answering the critics who blasted the U.S. team for enthusiastically celebrating every goal in the 13-0 rout of Thailand in the tournament opener.

The Americans have drawn attention for their celebrations throughout France, including Megan

Rapinoe’s “Are You Not Entertained?” pose against France and Alex Morgan’s tea sipping versus England. As a result, the players have been branded as brash and even arrogant.

Lloyd brushes the criti-cism aside.

“I think everybody’s just kind of having fun with the celebrations and embracing the moment,” she said.

Lloyd, who turns 37 next month, is the oldest player on the team and has 280 national team appearances with 113 goals. This is her fourth World Cup.

In addition to her hat trick in Canada, Lloyd

Lloyd: 2019ers are their own team

By BEN BAUGHSPORTS WRITER

(Part two of a two part series; part one appeared in the July 4th edition of the Charlotte Sun)

It appears that Jake built off the momentum of his collegiate success by capturing Gold medals in the Sunshine State Games, in both the foil and sabre, this past June at the Legacy Multipurpose Center in Alachua.

“That was totally unex-pected also,” said Jake. “There’s just so many great fencers. Every year, I do pretty well. I just missed the result that I was aiming for, just by a little, so I’m always kind of disappointed after the Sunshine State Games.”

However, the tournament didn’t start out the way he anticipated, losing his first bout at the beginning of the tournament against a strong opponent.

“After that bout, I knew what I had to change, what I had to look for, and luck-ily I adapted immediately, and then I was undefeated for the rest of the day,” said

Jake.Bryce, who turned

14-years-old this year, started strong in the open events to close 2018.

“I did this RJCCS Stoccata, it wasn’t a big event, it was just 16 fencers, but all of them were rated, they were all C and above,” said Bryce. “I was able to take first place in that, and get my B at 13 years of age. It was supposed to be an A event, but I was seeded so high, it knocked down the person that would’ve made it an A event. I was just proud of what I did that day.”

His success in the junior events, competing against 19-year-olds, with the RJCCS’s, qualifying paths for the summer nationals, enabled him to qualify for the junior event in Cadet Epee, Junior Epee and Y14 Epee, held this past week in Columbus, Ohio. Bryce is mastering all three weap-ons, and is able to beat his older brother in epee, said Quincy Thayer, Jake’s and Bryce’s mother.

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Bryce Thayer recently captured the silver medal in the open epee division at Miami Lakes.

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ST. PETERSBURG – The easiest way for the Rays to close the gap on the American League East-leading Yankees is to beat them head to head.

And with eight games against them in a stretch of 12, bridging the upcoming All-Star break, the Rays certainly have that opportunity.

But in Thursday’s holiday opener of that stretch, they failed to do that, and added to their frustrations, in an 8-4, 10-inning loss.

That was the eighth time the Rays lost in 10 games against the Yankees, but what made this one worse was they rallied in the ninth to score twice to tie

it and got the winning run to third but couldn’t get him home, All-Star Austin Meadows striking out.

Instead they went to extra innings, and the Yankees took advantage of the extra opportunities the Rays can’t afford to give them.

Oliver Drake took over on the mound as the Rays try to find some stability in high leverage situations, but that plan failed miserably as Drake walked Gio Urshela to start the inning and then pinch-hitter Aaron Judge, who battled through a 10-pitch at-bat.

Next Brett Gardner used the Rays defensive shifting to his advantage, dropping a bunt into open space between third and the mound that Drake couldn’t

make a play on to load the bases.

Next the Rays turned to Emilio Pagan. DJ LeMahieu, who has been coming up with big hits for the Yankees all season, delivered again, lacing a single through the drawn-in infield that scored two.

An out later, Gary Sanchez removed any doubt about the outcome with a no-doubt homer into the party deck above leftfield, estimated at 461 feet, which seemed way short.

The Rays got one run back in the 10th and had the bases loaded, but got no closer.

The Rays dropped to 50-38, and 7 ½ games behind the 56-29 Yankees.

The loss was as much about what the Rays failed

to do, rapping only four hits until the ninth, as some things they did wrong, a passed ball and a wild pitch during the third inning leading to the first two Yankees runs.

Also, a base-running mistake by Tommy Pham, who was running on the pitch and was hit on the back foot by an Austin Meadows grounder and thus called out, diminishing a third-inning threat.

The Rays trailed 3-1 heading to the ninth, then got even before an announced Tropicana Field crowd of 21,974, with the usual loudly split allegiances when the Yankees are in town.

Just called up Nate Lowe led off with a walk and scored on a double by

Joey Wendle, the safe call surviving a video replay challenge. Wendle got to third on a two-out wild pitch by Aroldis Chapman, then scored on another wild pitch to tie it.

Guillermo Heredia and Yandy Diaz rapped singles, then Pham walked to get Heredia to third and load the bases, but Meadows struck out.

The Yankees have had their way with the Rays much of this season, winning seven of the first nine games.

Thursday’s program included some patriotic pag-eantry, including members of the SOCOM Rappel team making their way down, and also delivering a flag, from the Tropicana Field catwalks.

Rays’ ninth-inning fireworks cut shortTampa Bay ties up game in bottom of ninth but gives up five runs in 10th

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Yankees 8, Rays 4New York AB R H BI BB SO Avg.LeMahieu 3b-1b 5 1 1 2 0 2 .339Hicks cf 4 0 1 1 1 1 .221Sanchez c 5 1 1 3 0 1 .251Gregorius ss 5 0 1 0 0 1 .305Encarnacion dh 5 1 1 1 0 2 .225Torres 2b 4 0 0 0 0 2 .294Ford 1b 2 1 1 0 1 0 .200Urshela 3b 0 1 0 0 1 0 .307Tauchman rf 3 1 1 1 0 1 .211Judge ph-rf 0 1 0 0 1 0 .286Gardner lf 4 1 1 0 0 2 .234Totals 37 8 8 8 4 12 Tampa Bay AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Diaz 1b-3b 5 0 1 0 1 1 .282Pham lf 3 1 1 0 2 0 .281Meadows dh 5 0 2 0 0 2 .288Garcia rf 4 0 1 1 1 1 .277Brosseau 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 .357Lowe ph-1b 1 2 0 0 2 1 .256Adames ss 5 0 1 0 0 2 .251Wendle 2b 5 1 1 1 0 2 .188d’Arnaud c 4 0 1 1 1 1 .209Heredia cf 4 0 1 0 1 1 .248Totals 38 4 9 3 8 11 New York 002 000 100 5 — 8 8 0Tampa Bay 100 000 002 1 — 4 9 0LOB—New York 3, Tampa Bay 12. 2B—Hicks (7), Meadows (14), Garcia (14), Wendle (5). HR—Encarnacion (25), off Chirinos; Sanchez (24), off Pagan. RBIs—LeMahieu 2 (63), Hicks (25), Sanchez 3 (57), Encarnacion (56), Tauchman (15), Garcia (42), Wendle (6), d’Arnaud (20). SB—Gar-cia (9). CS—Gregorius (1).New York IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAHapp 51/3 3 1 1 3 5 92 5.02Ottavino, H, 21 2/3 0 0 0 1 1 15 1.88Kahnle, H, 17 1 0 0 0 0 1 16 3.18Britton, H, 18 1 1 0 0 0 0 10 2.43Chapman,W,2-1,BS,3 6 1 3 2 2 2 2 29 1.85Cessa 2/3 2 1 1 2 2 33 4.75Hale, S, 2 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 5 3.00Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Chirinos 7 5 3 3 1 5 101 3.15Faria 1 0 0 0 1 3 18 1.42Kittredge 1 0 0 0 0 2 13 1.17Drake, L, 0-1 0 1 3 3 2 0 19 4.26Pagan 1/3 2 2 2 0 1 9 1.64Kolarek 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 8 3.89

Nationals 5, Marlins 2Miami AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Rojas ss 5 1 1 2 0 1 .296Puello rf 3 0 1 0 1 0 .313Brigham p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000B.Anderson ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .252Cooper 1b 5 0 1 0 0 2 .307Castro 2b 5 0 3 0 0 0 .237Alfaro c 5 0 2 0 0 1 .262Ramirez lf-rf 5 0 1 0 0 0 .295Riddle cf 3 1 1 0 1 0 .197Rivera 3b 2 0 0 0 1 1 .133Conley p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---

Granderson lf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .187Hernandez p 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000Garcia p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Walker ph-3b 1 0 0 0 1 0 .270Totals 38 2 10 2 4 6 Washington AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Turner ss 2 1 0 0 1 0 .279Parra rf 4 1 2 2 0 1 .223Rendon 3b 4 1 2 2 0 0 .310Soto lf 4 0 0 0 0 3 .297Zimmerman 1b 4 0 2 0 0 1 .222Suzuki c 4 1 1 1 0 0 .272Dozier 2b 3 0 0 0 1 2 .231Robles cf 3 1 1 0 0 1 .243Sanchez p 2 0 0 0 0 1 .036Kendrick ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .322Rainey p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Suero p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Venters p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Guerra p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Adams ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .242Rodney p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Totals 32 5 8 5 2 9 Miami 110 000 000 — 2 10 1Washington 010 112 00x — 5 8 1E—Rivera (1), Dozier (3). LOB—Miami 13, Washington 7. 2B—Castro (11), Alfaro (6), Parra 2 (9). HR—Rojas (1); Suzuki (10); Rendon (20). RBIs—Rojas 2 (26), Parra 2 (23), Rendon 2 (60), Suzuki (36). SB—Robles (12).Miami IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAHernandez, L,1-3 , 4 5 3 3 1 6 99 4.40Garcia 2/3 1 0 0 0 0 9 3.33Conley 1 2 2 2 1 0 16 7.20Brigham 2 0 0 0 0 3 22 5.68Washington IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Sanchez, W, 5-6 6 5 2 1 3 2 102 3.66Rainey 1 1 0 0 0 2 21 5.00Suero 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 5.45Venters 2/3 0 0 0 1 1 15 11.57Guerra 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 5 3.78Rodney, S, 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 17 7.50

Reds 1, Brewers 0Milwaukee AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Grandal c 4 0 0 0 0 2 .256Yelich rf 3 0 1 0 0 0 .328Moustakas 3b 4 0 0 0 0 2 .266Hiura 2b 3 0 1 0 0 1 .267Thames 1b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .267Saladino lf 3 0 0 0 0 1 .053Gamel cf 3 0 0 0 0 2 .260Arcia ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 .235Woodruff p 2 0 0 0 0 1 .293Burnes p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286Claudio p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---b-Aguilar ph 0 0 0 0 1 0 .203Davies pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 .121J.Guerra p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Totals 29 0 2 0 1 10 Cincinnati AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Winker lf 3 1 3 0 0 0 .257Ervin ph-lf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .292Votto 1b 3 0 1 0 1 0 .271Suarez 3b 4 0 0 0 0 2 .251

Puig rf 4 0 1 1 0 0 .247Dietrich 2b 3 0 1 0 0 1 .226J.Iglesias ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289Senzel cf 3 0 1 0 0 0 .267Peraza ss-2b 3 0 1 0 0 0 .221Castillo p 3 0 0 0 0 2 .088Hernandez p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---R.Iglesias p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Casali c 3 0 0 0 0 2 .241Totals 30 1 8 1 1 8 Milwaukee 000 000 000 — 0 2 0Cincinnati 100 000 00x — 1 8 0LOB—Milwaukee 5, Cincinnati 6. 2B—Yelich (18), Winker (12). RBIs—Puig (49). SB—Yelich (19).Milwaukee IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAWoodruf, L, 10-3 6 7 1 1 0 6 88 3.67Burnes 2/3 1 0 0 0 1 7 8.18Claudio 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 4 4.25J.Guerra 1 0 0 0 1 0 12 3.57Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Castillo,W,8-3 72/3 1 0 0 1 9 97 2.29Hernandez 1/3 0 0 0 0 1 9 5.35R.Iglesias, S,16 1 1 0 0 0 0 16 4.06

Tigers 11, White Sox 5Detroit AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Reyes cf 5 2 2 1 0 1 .308Castellanos rf 5 0 2 2 0 0 .285Cabrera dh 5 2 2 1 0 0 .303Stewart lf 4 1 1 1 0 1 .224Candelario 3b 5 1 1 1 0 2 .207Castro 2b 5 2 2 1 0 1 .284Goodrum 1b 5 2 3 2 0 0 .242Hicks c 5 0 1 2 0 1 .189Mercer ss 4 1 1 0 0 1 .200Totals 43 11 15 11 0 7 Chicago AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Garcia ss 5 1 4 0 0 1 .301Moncada 3b 4 0 1 0 1 3 .304Abreu dh 5 0 1 0 0 3 .271McCann c 5 2 2 0 0 2 .318E.Jimenez lf 4 1 1 3 0 2 .243Rondon 1b-2b 4 1 2 2 0 1 .195Sanchez 2b 1 0 1 0 0 0 .2561-Palka pr-1b 3 0 0 0 0 2 .022Cordell cf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .234Tilson rf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .252Totals 39 5 13 5 1 16 Detroit 000 125 111 — 11 15 0Chicago 000 202 100 — 5 13 2E—Lopez (1), Moncada (8). LOB—Detroit 6, Chicago 9. 2B—Castella-nos (28), Cabrera (12), Stewart (16), Castro (3), Mercer (5), McCann (16). HR—Goodrum (7); Cabrera (5); Can-delario (4); Rondon (3); E.Jimenez (15). RBIs—Reyes (2), Castellanos 2 (32), Cabrera (36), Stewart (29), Candelario (11), Castro (8), Good-rum 2 (28), Hicks 2 (12), E.Jimenez 3 (36), Rondon 2 (7). SB—Reyes (1). SF—E.Jimenez.Detroit IP H R ER BB SO NP ERABoyd, W,6-6 51/3 9 4 4 0 13 106 3.87Hardy 2/3 2 1 1 0 0 12 4.19Farmer 1 1 0 0 0 1 15 4.28Stumpf 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 4.84Greene 1 1 0 0 1 2 19 1.09Chicago IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Lopez, L, 4-8 51/3 9 7 6 0 3 104 6.34Minaya 2/3 3 2 2 0 0 9 3.81Fry 1 1 0 0 0 3 14 5.20Herrera 1 1 1 0 0 1 22 7.63Osich 1 1 1 1 0 0 17 5.28

Cardinals 5, Mariners 4St. Louis AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Edman 2b 4 0 2 2 0 2 .300Thomas cf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .308J.Martinez dh 4 0 2 0 0 0 .288DeJong ss 4 0 0 0 0 0 .256Goldschmidt 1b 4 0 1 0 0 2 .250O’Neill lf 4 1 2 0 0 1 .263Fowler rf 2 2 1 2 2 0 .247Munoz 3b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .298Bader cf 3 1 1 0 0 1 .212Wong 2b 1 0 0 0 0 0 .235

Wieters c 3 1 1 1 1 0 .225Totals 34 5 10 5 3 8 Seattle AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Smith cf 4 1 2 0 0 1 .235Crawford ss 4 1 1 2 0 0 .290Santana rf 4 0 2 0 0 0 .281Vogelbach 1b 3 0 1 1 1 1 .244Narvaez dh 4 0 0 0 0 2 .282Beckham 3b 3 1 1 1 1 1 .230Nola c 4 0 1 0 0 0 .381Moore lf 2 0 1 0 1 0 .207a-Seager ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .203Gordon 2b 4 1 1 0 0 1 .270Totals 33 4 10 4 3 6 St. Louis 001 200 200 — 5 10 0Seattle 102 100 000 — 4 10 0LOB—St. Louis 5, Seattle 5. 2B—J.Martinez (10), Goldschmidt (9), Smith (13). HR—Wieters (5); Fowler (9); Crawford (4); Beckham (14). RBIs—Edman 2 (8), Fowler 2 (30), Wieters (13), Crawford 2 (24), Vogel-bach (49), Beckham (39). St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAWacha 3 6 4 4 2 0 55 5.54de Leon,W,1-0 3 0 0 0 1 3 27 2.35Gant, H, 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 13 2.27Miller, H, 12 1 1 0 0 0 2 15 3.81Martinez, S,3 1 1 0 0 0 1 13 2.37Seattle IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Carasiti 1 1 0 0 0 2 15 1.80Milone, L, 1-3 51/3 7 5 5 1 4 76 3.56Festa, BS, 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 13 4.67Gearrin 12/3 1 0 0 1 1 12 4.35Altavilla 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 7.71

Athletics 7, Twins 2Minnesota AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Kepler rf 5 0 1 0 0 1 .265Polanco ss 5 0 0 0 0 3 .313Cruz dh 5 2 3 0 0 1 .286Arraez lf 5 0 1 0 0 0 .414Sano 3b 3 0 1 0 1 1 .225Adrianza 1b 3 0 2 2 0 1 .283Schoop 2b 4 0 2 0 0 0 .254Castro c 4 0 1 0 0 1 .248Buxton cf 2 0 0 0 2 0 .250Totals 36 2 11 2 3 8 Oakland AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Semien ss 4 2 2 5 1 0 .272Chapman 3b 4 1 0 0 1 1 .262Olson 1b 5 0 1 0 0 1 .245Davis dh 4 1 1 0 1 1 .242Canha rf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .237Laureano cf 3 0 0 0 0 1 .260Grossman lf 4 1 3 0 0 0 .263Herrmann c 4 1 4 1 0 0 .625Profar 2b 3 1 0 0 0 1 .215Totals 35 7 12 6 3 6 Minnesota 100 010 000 — 2 11 0Oakland 000 120 04x — 7 12 1E—Herrmann (1). LOB—Minnesota 11, Oakland 9. 2B—Kepler (21), Cruz (15), Herrmann (1). HR—Semien (12,13). RBIs—Adrianza 2 (15), Semien 5 (47), Herrmann (5). SB—Buxton (11). CS—Cruz (1).Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO NP ERABerrios, L, 8-5 5 6 3 3 3 2 92 3.00Littell 1 2 0 0 0 1 12 5.84May 1 1 0 0 0 3 20 3.26Morin 1 3 4 4 0 0 23 3.18Oakland IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Anderson 42/3 9 2 1 2 3 94 6.04Wang,W,1-0 21/3 0 0 0 1 1 35 1.56Trivino, H, 14 1 1 0 0 0 2 10 4.50Soria 1 1 0 0 0 2 17 4.65

Indians 8, Royals 4Cleveland AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Lindor ss 4 1 2 3 1 0 .293Mercado cf 4 1 0 0 0 1 .289Santana dh 3 0 2 0 2 0 .302Kipnis 2b 4 0 0 1 0 1 .235Ramirez 3b 5 2 2 2 0 1 .217Bauers lf-1b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .238Plawecki c 3 1 2 0 1 0 .209Bradley 1b 3 1 2 0 0 1 .167

1-Freeman pr-lf 1 1 1 0 0 0 .271Naquin rf 3 1 1 1 1 0 .267Totals 34 8 12 7 5 5 Kansas City AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Merrifield cf 5 1 1 1 0 2 .308Mondesi ss 5 0 1 1 0 1 .264Gordon dh 4 0 0 0 0 1 .266Dozier 3b 3 0 0 0 1 1 .289Soler rf 2 0 0 1 2 0 .236Cuthbert 1b 4 0 2 0 0 1 .296Lopez 2b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .235Gallagher c 4 2 2 1 0 0 .198Gore lf 3 1 1 0 1 0 .275Totals 34 4 7 4 4 7 Cleveland 010 010 600 — 8 12 1Kansas City 003 000 001 — 4 7 1E—Bradley (1), Gallagher (1). LOB—Cleveland 6, Kansas City 7. 2B—Santana (16), Bradley (3), Naquin (12), Freeman (4), Cuthbert (6), Gore (2). HR—Ramirez (6,7); Gallagher (1). RBIs—Lindor 3 (30), Kipnis (32), Ramirez 2 (33), Naquin (21), Merri-field (44), Mondesi (48), Soler (58), Gallagher (7). SB—Lindor (13). Cleveland IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAPlesac 22/3 3 3 3 3 1 58 4.00Cole 11/3 1 0 0 0 2 26 4.08Clippard 12/3 1 0 0 0 1 28 3.16Cimber, W,4-2 2 1 0 0 1 3 30 3.06Wittgren 1 1 1 1 0 0 14 3.34Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Bailey 5 6 2 2 2 3 93 4.80Hill, H, 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 13 4.50Lopez, L, 1-7, 0 4 4 4 0 0 13 6.68Peralta 1 1 2 0 0 0 23 4.91Newberry 1 1 0 0 2 0 20 3.72Kennedy 1 0 0 0 1 1 21 3.18

Cubs 11, Pirates 3Chicago AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Schwarber lf 4 0 1 1 1 2 .231Baez ss 5 0 1 2 0 2 .288Bryant rf 5 3 4 1 0 0 .294Rizzo 1b 4 2 2 1 1 1 .269Contreras c 5 1 3 3 0 0 .294Garcia 2b 5 1 3 1 0 2 .500Bote 3b 4 1 0 1 0 4 .255Almora Jr. cf 5 2 1 1 0 0 .249Quintana p 4 1 0 0 0 2 .030Chatwood p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200Cishek p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Totals 41 11 15 11 2 13 Pittsburgh AB R H BI BB SO Avg.Newman 2b-ss 4 1 2 0 0 0 .321Reynolds lf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .338Marte cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .283Bell 1b 3 0 0 1 0 0 .306Cabrera rf 4 0 1 0 0 0 .313Osuna 3b 3 1 0 0 1 0 .314Kang ss 3 1 1 1 0 1 .169Stratton p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000a-Frazier ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .275Diaz c 2 0 1 1 0 1 .278Lyles p 2 0 0 0 0 1 .087Holmes p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000Moran 2b 1 0 0 0 0 1 .278Totals 31 3 6 3 1 7 Chicago 112 052 000 — 11 15 1Pittsburgh 021 000 000 — 3 6 0E—Garcia (1). LOB—Chicago 6, Pittsburgh 4. 2B—Schwarber (13), Bryant 2 (26), Contreras (14), Kang (6), Diaz (11). 3B—Rizzo (2), Garcia (1). HR—Bryant (17); Almora Jr. (8); Contreras (18); Garcia (1). RBIs—Schwarber (41), Baez 2 (60), Bryant (43), Rizzo (57), Contreras 3 (52), Garcia (1), Bote (35), Almora Jr. (25), Bell (81), Kang (19), Diaz (20). Chicago IP H R ER BB SO NP ERAQuintana, W, 6-7 7 6 3 3 1 6 98 4.19Chatwood 1 0 0 0 0 1 15 4.40Cishek 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 2.89Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Lyles, L, 5-5 4 10 7 7 1 7 78 4.36Holmes 2 5 4 4 1 1 44 5.20Stratton 3 0 0 0 0 5 36 6.70

ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a bruised right shin and will not play in next week’s All-Star Game.

Yankees second baseman Gleyber

Torres was named to replace Lowe, who was added to the AL All-Star team Wednesday.

Lowe was forced out of Tuesday night’s game after he sharply fouled a ball off his leg in the sixth inning of a 6-3 win over Baltimore. He finished

the at-bat, grounding a single to left, but struggled to reach first base.

Lowe is hitting .276 with a team-leading 16 homers and 49 RBIs. He took the spot of Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella as an injury replacement.

Rays’ Lowe out of All-Star Game; replaced

by Yankees’ Torres

CINCINNATI (AP) — Luis Castillo struck out nine while pitching one-hit ball into the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday.

Cincinnati won for the fourth time in five games. Jesse Winker went 3 for 3 and scored the only run on Yasiel Puig’s first-in-ning single.

Castillo was working on a no-hitter before rookie Keston Hiura singled with one out in the seventh.

Castillo (8-3) might have gone the distance if not for a 69-minute rain delay with two out in the eighth inning.

TIGERS 11, WHITE SOX 5Niko Goodrum lined

a two-run homer in Detroit’s five-run sixth inning, Matthew Boyd struck out 13 to tie a ca-reer high and the Tigers topped the Chicago White Sox 11-5 on Thursday.

Miguel Cabrera added a 454-foot solo shot and

doubled, and Jeimer Candelario also homered. John Hicks and Nicholas Castellanos each had two RBIs for Detroit.

White Sox rookie Eloy Jimenez hit a 436-foot two-run homer to center and had three RBIs. Jose Rondon also had a

two-run drive for Chicago.

NATIONALS 5, MARLINS 2Anthony Rendon hit his

20th homer and knocked in the go-ahead run to help the Washington Nationals finish a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 5-2 victory.

Selected for the NL All-Star team for the first time, Rendon is considering pulling out of next week’s festivities in Cleveland to nurse some bumps and bruises.

ATHLETICS 7, TWINS 2Marcus Semien hit a

grand slam in the eighth after his tying solo homer in the fifth, Chris Herrmann had four hits, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2.

INDIANS 8, ROYALS 4Francisco Lindor

drove in three runs, Jose Ramirez homered twice and the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat the bum-bling Kansas City Royals 8-4 to complete a three-game sweep.

CARDINALS 5, MARINERS 4Matt Wieters and

Dexter Fowler homered, Tommy Edman had a key hit, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a

5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.

Wieters hit a solo shot in the third inning and Fowler added a two-run drive in the fourth. Daniel Ponce de Leon got his first major league win..

Edman put the Cardinals in front for the second straight day with a two-run single in the seventh.

RED SOX 8, BLUE JAYS 7Pinch-hitter Marco

Hernandez hit a tiebreak-ing home run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7.

Hitting for Sandy Leon, Hernandez connected off Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (1-2).

Michael Chavis hit a three-run homer and Rafael Devers added a solo shot for the Red Sox.

J.D. Martinez had three hits and Devers reached base four times as the Red Sox took two of three from the Blue Jays.

Reds’ Castillo takes no-hitter into seventh against Brewers

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Reds pitcher Luis Castillo threw 7 2/3 innings of one-hit ball against the Brewers, Thursday.

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By BEN BAUGHSPORTS WRITER

A new program featuring soccer players who will be composing the rosters of three area prep teams, will start its season Wednesday evening.

Charlotte will meet Port Charlotte at South County Recreation Center in Punta Gorda. Lemon Bay is the other team participating in the league.

“We’ve been doing some conditioning stuff on Monday evenings and playing a little futsal on the basketball courts,” said Greg Winkler, Charlotte high school boys soccer coach. “We’ve been trying to work with the Charlotte County Soccer Federation to come up with a little high school league for the summer.”

The league itself is like a rec program through the soccer federation, said Winkler. The participants will get an opportunity to play and it will provide a chance to gauge their progress and ability.

“Everyone who signs up from our high school, they’re all playing half the game, wherever they want

and they’ll be able to experiment a little bit, and see what they have to work on,” said Winkler. “I think it’s going to be a real positive thing, and it allows us to stay connected with the kids throughout the summer.”

The league will provide coaches with the opportunity to see developing players who play in different districts.

A number of players participating in the league play club soccer together.

The league’s season will last six weeks, with each team playing four games.

“Hopefully, next year, we’ll be able to start a little bit earlier and play a few more games throughout the course of the summer,” said Winkler.

“I had some recent conversations with the Charlotte County Soccer Federation; they’re really interested in working with us, trying to form more of a partnership between the club and the high school, so we’re not stepping on each other’s toes with the things we want to provide. It looks like we have a pretty good relationship starting there, so I’m pretty excited about that too.”

Summer soccer features local teams

RECREATIONAL SPORTS

By GARY BROWNSUN CORRESPONDENT

ENGLEWOOD — The Englewood Family YMCA youth flag football clinics are taking Saturday off due to the Fourth of July holiday.

The clinics and games will con-tinue July 12 at the YMCA fields. Youths will go through a clinic in the morning and then play a couple of games after that.

“We had about 14 kids partici-pate last Saturday (June 29),” said Sean Whitmore, who is in charge of the flag football program. “We had more than that before in previous weeks.”

Whitmore is optimistic about the fall youth football season. The Englewood Cats have left the Pop Warner organization and are now part of the American Football League organization.

They now will compete in the Manatee County Youth Football Conference (MCYFC) in the fall. They will begin practice July 22. The final flag football clinic will be July 26.

“We’ve had a good number of flag football kids signing up for the Cats fall season,” Whitmore said. “Englewood always seems to have kids sign up late for the fall football season.”

The Cats will be in the same

conference as the North Port Huskies, who have been successful in the MCYFC.

Besides the Cats and the Huskies, there are several Pop Warner organizations in the area; the North Port Mustangs, the Port Charlotte Bandits, the Charlotte Warriors and the Venice Vikings. They all belong to the Peace River Conference. The Bandits have been one of the stronger organiza-tions in the conference in recent seasons.

In other Charlotte County youth sports, the Junior Mantas boys basketball organization will be holding practices twice a week. They will be participating in a tournament in Orlando the last weekend in July. After that, Junior Mantas head coach Bobby Bounds will prepare for the be-ginning of the L.A. Ainger Middle School basketball practices. He also is the L.A. Ainger head boys basketball coach. The practices will begin right after school starts. Marla Lanham is the girls coach.

The Charlotte County boys and girls seasons include L.A. Ainger, Port Charlotte, Murdock and Punta Gorda. Last season, Punta Gorda won the boys championship and Port Charlotte won the girls crown.

YMCA flag football continues July 12

“We’re finding that the college kids aren’t too thrilled losing to a 14-year-old,” said Quincy. “We try to explain to them that he’s not your average 14-year-old. We have a lot of people leave angry, or they won’t get in the picture.”

Locally, Bryce fenced in about 30 events, finishing in the top eight each time, said Ken Thayer, Jake’s and Bryce’s father. In addi-tion to his wins, Bryce had several strong second place finishes.

But it was in Miami Lakes, where Bryce really distinguished himself, holding his own against a fencer from the Venezuelan Olympic team, a 36-year-old, who wins consistently at the larger scale events and on the international stage, losing by the one touch, in a bout where there was a problem with the scoring box. Bryce would earn the Silver medal in the Open Epee division.

Jake welcomed the opportunity to compete in the junior event in Columbus, knowing many of the officials and referees who par-ticipated in the event, having seen them throughout the year after competing at the intercollegiate level.

“I definitely notice on the national circuit for the collegiate level, the calls are a lot better,” said Jake. “I’m not going to say they’re more fair, but they’re a lot less biased. They’re just there to direct. There’s no horse play. They’re just there to do their job.”

The chance to fence for the preponderance of the day while in college provided Jake with the opportunity to work on a number of things allowing him to improve his skill set without outside distractions. He also had the opportunity to work on his condition-ing while at school.

Jake’s passion for the sport is palpable, and he has a tre-mendous amount of resiliency both men-tally and physically, said Ken Thayer. He has been a steadying

influence on his young-er brother.

There have been several people that have played a pivotal role in Jake’s success, but one person in particular pushed him to be his optimal best, and showed the Thayers the best way to approach the college signing process. His name was John Daly, the man who was instrumental in Jake’s progression, helping him get a scholarship through his grades for

blades program.“He (Daly) made

sure when we couldn’t afford or didn’t have extra fun money, to try to get him things; he made sure we got him there,” said Quincy. “John made sure he had the good equipment. John believed in him. We’ve put in a lot of time and money, luckily we haven’t had to push Jake, this is all his love and passion.”

Daly’s influence continues to resonate

with Jake, with the collegiate fencer recognizing the significant role he’s played in his career.

“I guess what we’re trying to say about Mr. Daly is, we owe pretty much everything to him, he’s like a guiding light,” said Jake.

However, Jake’s

success has served as an inspiration to many aspiring fencers, who recognize that through hard work, commitment and dedication, realizing their goals is possible.

“We’ve had so many parents come up to us when we’re at an event with him, and they say

Jake is our kid’s hero,” said Quincy. “He got there without the proper coaching. He never stopped. He did all three weapons.”

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MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton suffered multiple injuries in a car crash that required his left arm to be amputated.

Sports agent Malki Kawa confirmed the injuries in a tweet on Thursday morning.

Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alex Camacho says the Ford F250 Norton was driv-ing crashed into a concrete barrier and overturned early Thursday on State Road 836 near Miami. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rendered aid to 22-year-old Norton, who was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.

Norton played at the University of Miami and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round in 2018. He spent much of last season on their practice squad. The Dolphins signed him in December.

Dolphins’ Norton loses arm in crashFormer Hurricanes’ defensive tackle’s car struck concrete barrier in Miami Thursday

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Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton, who played at the University of Miami, takes part in a drill at the 2018 NFL combine.

By GREG COTEMIAMI HERALD

With the ball on his palm, in basketball IQ, in busi-ness dealings, in shaping his own brand, we should agree LeBron James is brilliant in in a lot of ways.

We have learned some-thing new about him this summer, though. We have learned how astute James is at recognizing how the man in the mirror has changed. He is 34 now, relegated to third-team All-NBA last season. He is no longer the consensus best player in the league — not when age is factored. More significant-ly, he now seems content with not even being the best player on his team.

This summer has been about James admitting he needs help. It has been about him orchestrating the end of his career, and mak-ing it easier for him to age gracefully, not desperately.

It has been about him trying to make sure that epic career goes out on top — brilliant again, if he can pull it off.

LeBron haters were reveling last season as the Lakers went 37-45 and missed the playoffs in his first season in L.A. What had he gotten himself into? Well, with Anthony Davis now beside him and Kawhi Leonard maybe joining him, too, LeBron is poised to have the ultimate last laugh.

Step 1 was his Los Angeles Lakers trading away an array of players and future draft picks to pry the disgruntled super-star Davis, who calls him-self, “the best in the world,” from New Orleans. Done.

James agreed to give his No. 23 jersey number to Davis, who’d wore it as a Pelican. A ceremonial ges-ture of sorts. Torch being passed from age to youth. (Dwayne Wade had done the same thing for LeBron in Miami, not with a jersey number, but with telling James before Year 2 of the Big 3 that this was LeBron’s team now).

Step 2 for the Lakers is trying to now lure the su-perstar free agent Leonard — the last available grand prize still unclaimed — to join LeBron and A.D. to form the next superteam — putting on the hardwood arguably the three best players on one team in league history.

Leonard’s decision will be seismic.

Join the Lakers and Team LeBron will be overwhelm-ing championship favorites for the foreseeable future.

But if Leonard elects to join the crosstown L.A. Clippers or stay with reigning champion Toronto, there suddenly might be as many as eight franchises all thinking they have a shot at the crown — uncommon parity for the typically top-heavy NBA.

Leonard is getting the me-dia heat you’d expect to not take the perceived easy way out by joining the Lakers. Stephen A. Smith, Jason Whitlock and other pundits have said that would be the “weak move” — as if Kawhi isn’t just about the last athlete on earth to not give a (bleep) what some gasbag is shouting into a mic.

LeBron took the same flak coming to Miami in 2010.

Kevin Durant faced that shrapnel leaving Oklahoma

City to join an existing superteam in Golden State in 2016.

If Leonard signs with the Lakers, folks in Toronto have a right to be mad and Clippers fans have a right to feel let down.

I’ve heard it posited that a LeBron/Unibrow/Kawhi superteam would be bad for the league.

The Brady/Belichick dy-nasty in New England has hurt the NFL how, exactly?

The NBA survived just fine when the LeBron/Big 3 Miami Heat made four straight Finals, or when the Warriors had their

superteam run.If the Lakers are next, so

what? It’s a major franchise restored. It’s a team that gets to be the national villain, and it isn’t all bad for a league to have one of those.

Durant and Kyrie Irving joining forces as Brooklyn Nets had league-changing potential (though Durant will miss next season with that Achilles injury).

The Knicks missing out on Zion Williamson and then watching Durant go to the other borough rocked New York.

Klay Thompson sticking

with Steph Curry in Golden State was big. So was Kemba Walker to the Celtics, and Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavs.

Heck, even the Heat somehow maneuvering to land Jimmy Butler was an unexpected splash. That and those Bradley Beal whispers have Miami fans fist-bumping again.

Kawhi Leonard’s pending decision dwarfs them all.

Especially if that deci-sion is the Lakers, and the NBA’s game of thrones is down to one team because suddenly King James’ court is full of royalty.

James could be poised to have last laugh

By LARRY LAGEAP HOCKEY WRITER

Some of the NHL’s best, young players are available.

Technically.Mitch Marner,

Brayden Point and Jacob Trouba are just a few of the re-stricted free agents in a bumper crop.

Every team in the league would like to add any of those players this summer. However, it would be a big surprise in the NHL if any team tries to sign them away.

The Montreal Canadiens became the first franchise in six years to extend an offer sheet to a restricted free agent earlier this week, hoping the Carolina Hurricanes would pass on matching the $42 million, five-year deal for Sebastian Aho. Less than 24 hours later, Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell announced the franchise was going to keep its star forward.

Drafting and develop-ing players is what NHL teams attempt to do well as they chase the

Stanley Cup in the sal-ary cap era. And, that is one of the reasons teams are reluctant to extend offer sheets to restricted free agents.

“The way the system is set up with offer sheets, it’s too punitive because of the draft picks you have to give up,” said sports agent Kurt Overhardt, who represents Trouba. “The record has shown it doesn’t make sense for a lot of teams.”

If Carolina chose not to match the offer for Aho, the Canadiens would have given up

a draft pick in the first, second and third rounds. If Montreal offered a little more money on the offer sheet, it risked losing an additional first-round selection. And if the franchise offered Aho an average of at least $10,568,590 over the course of the con-tract, it would have lost four first-round picks if the Hurricanes refused to pay Aho that much.

Agents of restricted free agents attempt to use the possibility of offer sheets in negotiations.

The free agent untouchables

NBA COMMENTARY

Lakers’ potential acquisition of Leonard would bring league its latest superteam

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MLBAll times EasternAMERICAN LEAGUEEAST DIVISION W L PCT. GBNew York 56 29 .659 —Tampa Bay 50 38 .568 7½Boston 45 41 .523 11½Toronto 33 54 .379 24Baltimore 25 61 .291 31½CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT. GBMinnesota 54 32 .628 —Cleveland 48 38 .558 6Chicago 41 43 .488 12Detroit 28 54 .341 24Kansas City 29 59 .330 26WEST DIVISION W L PCT. GBHouston 55 32 .632 —Oakland 48 40 .545 7½Texas 46 40 .535 8½Los Angeles 44 43 .506 11Seattle 38 53 .418 19

Wednesday’s GamesChicago White Sox 7, Detroit 5, 1st gameChicago White Sox 9, Detroit 6, 2nd game, 12 inningsToronto 6, Boston 3Baltimore 9, Tampa Bay 6N.Y. Yankees 5, N.Y. Mets 1L.A. Angels 6, Texas 2Houston 4, Colorado 2Cleveland 4, Kansas City 0St. Louis 5, Seattle 2Minnesota 4, Oakland 3, 12 inningsThursday’s GamesDetroit 11, Chicago White Sox 5St. Louis 5, Seattle 4Cleveland 8, Kansas City 4Oakland 7, Minnesota 2N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 4, 10 inningsBoston at Toronto, lateL.A. Angels at Texas, lateToday’s GamesKansas City (Keller 4-9) at Washington (Voth 0-0), 7:05 p.m.Baltimore (Bundy 3-10) at Toronto (Sanchez 3-11), 7:07 p.m.Boston (Rodriguez 8-4) at Detroit (Zimmermann 0-5), 7:10 p.m.N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 5-5) at Tampa Bay (McKay 1-0), 7:10 p.m.L.A. Angels (Heaney 1-2) at Houston (Verlander 10-3), 8:10 p.m.Texas (Sampson 6-5) at Minnesota (Pineda 5-4), 8:10 p.m.Oakland (Anderson 8-5) at Seattle (Kikuchi 4-5), 10:10 p.m.Saturday’s GamesTexas at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.Baltimore at Toronto, 3:07 p.m.Kansas City at Washington, 4:05 p.m.Boston at Detroit, 4:10 p.m.Cleveland at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 7:15 p.m.L.A. Angels at Houston, 7:15 p.m.Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUEEAST DIVISION W L PCT. GBAtlanta 51 36 .586 —Philadelphia 45 41 .523 5½Washington 45 41 .523 5½New York 39 48 .448 12Miami 32 53 .376 18CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT. GBChicago 46 42 .523 —Milwaukee 46 42 .523 —St. Louis 43 42 .506 1½Pittsburgh 42 44 .488 3Cincinnati 41 44 .482 3½WEST DIVISION W L PCT. GBLos Angeles 59 29 .670 —Colorado 44 42 .512 14Arizona 43 45 .489 16San Diego 42 44 .488 16San Francisco 39 47 .453 19

Wednesday’s GamesWashington 3, Miami 1Pittsburgh 6, Chicago Cubs 5Cincinnati 3, Milwaukee 0N.Y. Yankees 5, N.Y. Mets 1Atlanta 9, Philadelphia 2Houston 4, Colorado 2San Francisco 7, San Diego 5St. Louis 5, Seattle 2L.A. Dodgers 5, Arizona 4, 10 inningsThursday’s GamesWashington 5, Miami 2Cincinnati 1, Milwaukee 0Chicago Cubs 11, Pittsburgh 3St. Louis 5, Seattle 4Philadelphia at Atlanta, lateSan Diego at L.A. Dodgers, lateToday’s GamesKansas City (Keller 4-9) at Washington (Voth 0-0), 7:05 p.m.Milwaukee (Davies 7-2) at Pittsburgh (Brault 3-1), 7:05 p.m.Philadelphia (Velasquez 2-5) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 4-7), 7:10 p.m.Miami (Yamamoto 3-0) at Atlanta (Teheran 5-6), 7:20 p.m.Colorado (Senzatela 7-5) at Arizona (Greinke 9-3), 9:10 p.m.San Diego (Lamet 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 7-2), 10:10 p.m.St. Louis (Hudson 6-4) at San Francisco (Pomeranz 2-8), 10:15 p.m.Saturday’s GamesKansas City at Washington, 4:05 p.m.Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m.Cleveland at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m.Miami at Atlanta, 4:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, 7:15 p.m.Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:15 p.m.St. Louis at San Francisco, 10:05 p.m.Colorado at Arizona, 10:10 p.m.San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

ODDS

PREGAME.COM LINEMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTodayNational LeagueFAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINEat Pittsburgh -105 Milwaukee -105at New York -195 Philadelphia +180at Atlanta -185 Miami +170at Arizona -180 Colorado +165at Los Angeles -178 San Diego +166St. Louis -123 at San Fran. +113American Leagueat Toronto -125 Baltimore +115at Detroit Off Boston OffNew York -115 at Tampa Bay +105at Houston -185 Los Angeles +170at Minnesota -175 Texas +163Oakland -135 at Seattle +125Interleagueat Washington -167 Kansas City +157Updated odds available at Pregame.com

TRANSACTIONS

BASEBALLAmerican LeagueBOSTON RED SOX — Reinstated RHP Heath Hembree from the 10-day IL. Optioned RHP Trevor Kelley to Pawtucket (IL). Signed OF Stephen Scott to a minor league contract.DETROIT TIGERS — Placed OF Jacoby Jones on the 10-day IL. Recalled OF Victor Reyes from Toledo (IL). Returned LHP Tyler Alexander (26th man) to Tooledo.LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned RHP Jaime Barria to Salt Lake (PCL). Recalled RHP Taylor Cole from Salt Lake.SEATTLE MARINERS — Acquired RHP Matt Wisler from San Diego for cash considerations.TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Recalled LHP Thomas Pannone from Buffalo (IL). Optioned RHP Jacob Waguespack to Buffalo.National LeagueCINCINNATI REDS — Placed LHP Amir Garrett on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 3. Recalled INF-OF Josh VanMeter from Louisville (IL).MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Selected the con-tract of RHP Deolis Guerra from San Antonio (PCL). Optioned RHP Aaron Wilkerson to San Antonio.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed RHP Juan Nicasio on the 10-day IL. Recalled LHP Austin Davis from Lehigh Valley (IL).SAN DIEGO PADRES — Optioned LHP Brad Wieck to El Paso (PCL). Reinstated RHP Dinelson Lamet from the 60-day IL. Placed RHP Robert Stock on the 10-day IL, retroac-tive to July 3. Recalled RHP Gerardo Reyes from El Paso.American AssociationKANSAS CITY T-BONES — Released RHP Jackson Lowery. Signed RHP Jose Mesa Jr.ST. PAUL SAINTS — Released RHP Mason McMahon.Atlantic LeagueLONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed C Jordan Jackson. Reinstated OF Daniel Fields to the active list. Placed C Hector Sanchez and LHP Jake Fisher on the inactive list.

BASKETBALLNational Basketball AssociationSACRAMENTO KINGS — Waived G Frank Mason III.

TENNISALL ENGLAND CLUB — Fined Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic $56,500 for not meeting “the required professional stan-dards” in his first-round loss at Wimbledon.

TENNIS

WIMBLEDONThursday’s results from Wimbledon at The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (seedings in parentheses):Men’s SinglesSecond RoundSam Querrey, United States, def. Andrey Rublev, Russia, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.John Millman, Australia, def. Laslo Djere (31), Serbia, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1.Tennys Sandgren, United States, def. Gilles Simon (20), France, 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 8-6.Fabio Fognini (12), Italy, def. Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3.Joao Sousa, Portugal, def. Marin Cilic (13), Croatia, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.Daniel Evans, Britain, def. Nikoloz Basilashvili (18), Georgia, 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (2).Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France, def. Ricardas Berankis, Lithuania, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-3.Rafael Nadal (3), Spain, def. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3).Kei Nishikori (8), Japan, def. Cameron Norrie, Britain, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0.Steve Johnson, United States, def. Alex de Minaur (25), Australia, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.Jan-Lennard Struff (33), Germany, def. Taylor Fritz, United States, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (2).Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, def. John Isner (9), United States, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.Matteo Berrettini (17), Italy, def. Marcos Baghdatis, Cyprus, 6-1, 7-6 (4), 6-3.Diego Schwartzman (24), Argentina, def. Dominik Koepfer, Germany, 6-0, 6-3, 7-5.Lucas Pouille (27), France, def. Gregoire Barrere, France, 6-1, 7-6 (0), 6-4.Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Jay Clarke, Britain, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2.

Women’s SinglesSecond Round Ashleigh Barty (1), Australia, def. Alison van Uytvanck, Belgium, 6-1, 6-3.Harriet Dart, Britain, def. Beatriz Haddad Maia, Brazil, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-1.Alison Riske, United States, def. Ivana Jorovic, Serbia, 6-2, 6-7 (3), 9-7.Belinda Bencic (13), Switzerland, def. Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, 6-3, 6-1.Serena Williams (11), United States, def. Kaja Juvan, Slovenia, 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.Julia Goerges (18), Germany, def. Varvara Flink, Russia, 6-1, 6-4.Carla Suarez-Navarro (30), Spain, def. Pauline Parmentier, France, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4).Lauren Davis, United States, def. Angelique Kerber (5), Germany, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1.Kiki Bertens (4), Netherlands, def. Taylor Townsend, United States, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2.Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Laura Siegemund, Germany, 6-3, 7-5.Elise Mertens (21), Belgium, def. Monica Niculescu, Romania, 7-5, 6-0.Qiang Wang (15), China, def. Tamara Zidansek, Slovenia, 6-1, 6-2.Sloane Stephens (9), United States, def. Yafan Wang, China, 6-0, 6-2.Johanna Konta (19), Britain, def. Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-4.Magda Linette, Poland, def. Amanda Anisimova (25), United States, 6-4, 7-5.Petra Kvitova (6), Czech Republic, def. Kristina Mladenovic, France, 7-5, 6-2.

Men’s DoublesFirst Round Nicolas Mahut, France and Edouard Roger-Vasselin (11), France, def. Liam Broady, Britain and Scott Clayton, Britain, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.Leonardo Mayer, Argentina and Joao Sousa, Portugal, def. Daniel Evans, Britain and Lloyd Glasspool, Britain, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela, Mexico and Marcelo Arevalo-Gonzalez, El Salvador, def. Casper Ruud, Norway and Lloyd Harris, South Africa, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3, 6-4.Bob Bryan, United States and Mike Bryan (7), United States, def. Igor Zelenay, Slovakia and Denys Molchanov, Ukraine, 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-4.Aisam Qureshi, Pakistan and Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, def. Janko Tipsarevic, Serbia and Laslo Djere, Serbia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4).Wesley Koolhof, Netherlands and Marcus Daniell, New Zealand, def. Rohan Bopanna, India and Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7).Jamie Murray, Britain and Neal Skupski (10), Britain, vs. Ivan Dodig, Croatia and Filip Polasek, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 0-0, susp.Nicholas Monroe, United States and Mischa Zverev, Germany, def. Luke Johnson, Britain and Evan Hoyt, Britain, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.Andy Murray, Britain and Pierre-Hugues Herbert, France, def. Marius Copil, Romania and Ugo Humbert, France, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-0.Henri Kontinen, Finland and John Peers (8), Australia, def. Marcel Granollers, Spain and Gerard Granollers, Spain, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.Robert Lindstedt, Sweden and Tim Puetz, Germany, def. Luke Saville, Australia and Max Purcell, Australia, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.Frederik Nielsen, Denmark and Robin Haase (16), Netherlands, def. Romain Arneodo, Monaco and Damir Dzumhur, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3.Horia Tecau, Romania and Jean-Julien Rojer (5), Netherlands, def. Andreas Seppi, Italy and Marco Cecchinato, Italy, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1.Fabrice Martin, France and Hugo Nys, France, def. Roberto Carballes Baena, Spain and Lorenzo Sonego, Italy, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.Feliciano Lopez Diaz-Guerra, Spain and Pablo Carreno-Busta, Spain, def. Cristian Garin, Chile and Nicolas Jarry, Chile, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4).Philipp Oswald, Austria and Roman Jebavy, Czech Republic, def. Guido Pella, Argentina and Hugo Dellien, Bolivia, 6-4, 5-2, ret.

Women’s DoublesFirst Round Alison Riske, United States and Jennifer Brady, United States, def. Dayana Yastremska, Ukraine and Anastasia Potapova, Russia, 6-4, 6-3.Alize Cornet, France and Petra Martic, Croatia, def. Jelena Ostapenko, Latvia and Veronika Kudermetova (14), Russia, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.Abigail Spears, United States and Nadiia Kichenok, Ukraine, def. Andrea Petkovic, Germany and Sofia Kenin, United States, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic and Su-Wei Hsieh (3), Chinese Taipei, def. Mona Barthel, Germany and Xenia Knoll, Switzerland, 6-2, 6-1.Viktorija Golubic, Switzerland and Ekaterina Alexandrova, Russia, def. Asia Muhammad, United States and Taylor Townsend, United

States, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.Xinyun Han, China and Oksana Kalashnikova, Georgia, def. Madison Brengle, United States and Erin Routliffe, New Zealand, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.Monica Niculescu, Romania and Irina-Camelia Begu (15), Romania, def. Anett Kontaveit, Estonia and Daria Kasatkina, Russia, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.Aleksandra Krunic, Serbia and Shuko Aoyama, Japan, def. Dalila Jakupovic, Slovenia and Kaitlyn Christian, United States, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3).Samantha Stosur, Australia and Shuai Zhang (5), China, def. Alexandra Panova, Russia and Margarita Gasparyan, Russia, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States and Danielle Rose Collins, United States, def. Pauline Parmentier, France and Cristina-Andreea Mitu, Romania, 6-4, 6-2.Rebecca Peterson, Sweden and Tamara Zidansek, Slovenia, def. Raluca-Ioana Olaru, Romania and Mihaela Buzarnescu, Romania, 6-3, 7-6 (4).Saisai Zheng, China and Ying-Ying Duan (13), China, def. Stefanie Voegele, Switzerland and Magdalena Rybarikova, Slovakia, 6-2, 6-3.Renata Voracova, Czech Republic and Makoto Ninomiya, Japan, def. Shelby Rogers, United States and Monica Puig, Puerto Rico, 4-6, 6-1, 9-7.Alicja Rosolska, Poland and Astra Sharma, Australia, def. Vitalia Diatchenko, Russia and Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, 7-6 (1), 6-3.Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia and Maria Sakkari, Greece, def. Andreja Klepac, Slovenia and Lucie Hradecka (11), Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-2.Lyudmyla Kichenok, Ukraine and Raquel Atawo (16), United States, def. Mandy Minella, Luxembourg and Heather Watson, Britain, 6-4, 1-6, 6-4.

SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCERAll times EasternEASTERN CONFERENCE W L T PTS GF GAPhiladelphia 10 5 5 35 37 26D.C. United 8 4 7 31 25 19Montreal 9 8 3 30 24 31Atlanta 9 7 2 29 24 20New York City FC 7 1 8 29 30 19New York Red Bulls 8 7 3 27 30 24Toronto FC 6 7 5 23 30 31Chicago 5 7 7 22 31 28Orlando City 6 9 3 21 25 25New England 5 8 5 20 20 35Columbus 5 12 2 17 16 28Cincinnati 3 13 2 11 15 42

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T PTS GF GALos Angeles FC 12 2 4 40 44 15LA Galaxy 10 7 1 31 24 22Seattle 8 5 5 29 27 24Minnesota United 8 7 3 27 33 27Houston 8 6 3 27 26 22Real Salt Lake 8 8 2 26 25 28FC Dallas 7 7 5 26 27 25San Jose 7 7 4 25 29 30Portland 6 8 2 20 25 28Vancouver 4 7 8 20 21 25Colorado 5 9 4 19 28 36Sporting Kansas City 4 7 7 19 28 343 points for a victory, one point for a tie

Wednesday’s GamesNew York City FC 3, Seattle 0Philadelphia 3, Orlando City 1Chicago 5, Atlanta 1Minnesota United 3, San Jose 1Los Angeles FC 5, Sporting Kansas City 1Houston 4, New York Red Bulls 0Real Salt Lake 1, Columbus 0Thursday’s GamesD.C. United at FC Dallas, lateNew England at Colorado, lateToronto FC at LA Galaxy, lateSaturday’s GamesOrlando City at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.Houston at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.Minnesota United at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.Seattle at Columbus, 7:30 p.m.Chicago at Sporting Kansas City, 8:30 p.m.Real Salt Lake at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.Vancouver at Los Angeles FC, 10:30 p.m.Sunday’s GamesNew York at Atlanta, 2 p.m.Portland at New York City FC, 6:30 p.m.Friday, July 12New England at D.C. United, 7 p.m.Los Angeles FC at Houston, 9 p.m.San Jose at LA Galaxy, 11 p.m.Saturday, July 13Columbus at Orlando City, 7:30 p.m.Toronto FC at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.Cincinnati at Chicago, 8 p.m.FC Dallas at Minnesota United, 8 p.m.Philadelphia at Real Salt Lake, 10 p.m.Sporting Kansas City at Vancouver, 10 p.m.Colorado at Portland, 11 p.m.Sunday, July 14Atlanta at Seattle, 4 p.m.New York City FC at New York Red Bulls, 6:30 p.m.

NATIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER LEAGUEAll times Eastern W L T PTS GF GAPortland 5 1 4 19 19 12Washington 5 2 3 18 14 7Reign FC 4 1 5 17 11 9Utah 5 3 2 17 8 7North Carolina 4 2 4 16 19 10Houston 3 3 4 13 11 13Chicago 4 4 2 14 16 16Orlando 1 8 2 5 8 24Sky Blue FC 0 7 2 2 6 143 points for a victory, one point for a tie

Today’s GamesHouston at North Carolina, 7 p.m.Reign FC at Portland, 11 p.m.Saturday’s GamesWashington at Orlando, 7:30 p.m.Sky Blue FC at Chicago, 8 p.m.Friday, July 12Utah at Sky Blue FC, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, July 13Reign FC at North Carolina, 7 p.m.Chicago at Houston, 8:30 p.m.Sunday, July 14Orlando at Portland, 3 p.m.

2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP All times EasternSEMIFINALSJuly 2At Lyon, FranceUnited States 2, England 1

WednesdayAt Lyon, FranceNetherlands 1, Sweden 0, ET

THIRD PLACESaturdayAt Nice, FranceEngland vs. Sweden, 11 a.m.

CHAMPIONSHIPSundayAt Lyon, FranceUnited States vs. Netherlands, 11 a.m.

CONCACAF GOLD CUPAll times EasternSEMIFINALSJuly 2At Glendale, Ariz.Mexico 1, Haiti 0, ET

WednesdayAt Nashville, Tenn.United States 3, Jamaica 1

LATE WEDNESDAYUNITED STATES 3, JAMAICA 1JAMAICA 0 1 — 1UNITED STATES 1 2 — 3First half—1, United States, McKennie 2 (Altidore), 9th minute.Second half—2, United States, Pulisic 2, 52nd minute. 3, Jamaica, Nicholson 2 (Bailey), 69th minute. 4, United States, Pulisic, 87th minute.

Yellow cards—McKennie, US, 32nd; Watson, Jam, 40th; Altidore, US, 44th; Flemmings, Jam, 44th; Vassel, Jam, 49th. Red cards—None.Referee—Ivan Barton, El Salvador. Linesmen—Juan Zumba, El Salvador; David Moran, El Salvador.A—28,473, at Nashville, Tenn.

LINEUPSJamaica—Andre Blake; Alvas Powell, Shaun Francis, Michael Hector, Kemar Lawrence; Devon Williams, Peter-Lee Vassell (Andre Lewis, 83rd), Je-Vaughn Watson; Leon Bailey, Darren Mattocks (Brian Brown, 74th), Junior Flemmings (Shamar Nicholson, 65th)United States—Zack Steffen; Reggie Cannon, Matt Miazga, Aaron Long, Tim Ream; Michael Bradley, Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic; Paul Arriola (Daniel Lovitz, 90th), Jordan Morris (Christian Roldan, 73rd), Jozy Altidore (Gyasi Zardes, 56th)

CHAMPIONSHIPSundayAt ChicagoMexico vs. United States, 9 p.m.

GOLF

PGA TOUR3M OPENThursday’s leaders at TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minn.Purse: $6.4 million. Yardage: 7,468. Par: 71 (35-36)First RoundScott Piercy 32-30—62Hideki Matsuyama 32-32—64Adam Hadwin 31-33—64Brian Harman 31-34—65Sungjae Im 34-31—65Patton Kizzire 31-34—65Sam Saunders 31-34—65Arjun Atwal 35-30—65Cameron Tringale 34-32—66Tony Finau 34-32—66Sam Burns 31-35—66Brendan Steele 33-33—66Bryson DeChambeau 31-35—66Ryan Armour 32-34—66Denny McCarthy 33-33—66Wyndham Clark 33-33—66Dylan Frittelli 32-34—66Brice Garnett 32-35—67Pat Perez 32-35—67Mackenzie Hughes 34-33—67Brian Gay 33-34—67Tom Lehman 34-33—67Peter Malnati 37-30—67Roberto Díaz 33-34—67Justin Suh 35-32—67Carlos Ortiz 32-35—67Nick Taylor 30-37—67Brooks Koepka 34-33—67Roger Sloan 34-33—67Lucas Glover 35-32—67Robert Streb 34-34—68Kevin Streelman 35-33—68J.J. Henry 33-35—68Scott Brown 33-35—68Fabián Gómez 34-34—68Austin Cook 35-33—68Daniel Berger 35-33—68Max Homa 34-34—68Ryan Blaum 33-35—68Beau Hossler 35-33—68J.J. Spaun 33-35—68Charles Howell III 34-34—68Andrew Landry 34-34—68Tom Hoge 34-34—68Zack Sucher 33-35—68Curtis Luck 33-35—68Kramer Hickok 32-36—68Collin Morikawa 33-35—68Harris English 36-33—69Sangmoon Bae 37-32—69Keith Mitchell 35-34—69Nate Lashley 34-35—69Jason Day 32-37—69Jimmy Walker 33-36—69Tyrone Van Aswegen 36-33—69Johnson Wagner 35-34—69Josh Teater 33-36—69Roberto Castro 36-33—69Shawn Stefani 36-33—69Wes Roach 33-36—69Matthew Wolff 33-36—69Chase Wright 34-35—69Hank Lebioda 35-34—69Talor Gooch 34-35—69Ryan Moore 35-34—69Patrick Reed 35-34—69Sam Ryder 35-34—69Peter Uihlein 31-38—69Viktor Hovland 34-35—69Stephan Jaeger 34-35—69Sebastián Muñoz 34-36—70Satoshi Kodaira 33-37—70Corey Conners 34-36—70Russell Henley 36-34—70Sung Kang 36-34—70Ollie Schniederjans 35-35—70Alex Prugh 34-36—70Tyler Duncan 37-33—70Bill Haas 36-34—70Cameron Davis 37-33—70Martin Laird 35-35—70Scott Stallings 34-36—70Troy Merritt 35-35—70Keegan Bradley 34-36—70Rod Pampling 35-35—70Jason Dufner 35-35—70Cody Gribble 32-38—70David Hearn 35-35—70Alex Cejka 35-35—70Adam Svensson 37-33—70Kyle Jones 35-35—70Adam Schenk 38-33—71Colt Knost 35-36—71Danny Lee 35-36—71Bud Cauley 36-35—71Jonas Blixt 36-35—71Trey Mullinax 38-33—71Mark Baldwin 35-36—71Michael Thompson 34-37—71Richy Werenski 35-36—71Charley Hoffman 34-37—71Nick Watney 38-33—71Si Woo Kim 33-38—71Adam Long 33-38—71Robert Garrigus 35-36—71Brandon Harkins 35-36—71Anirban Lahiri 38-33—71Dominic Bozzelli 35-36—71Hunter Mahan 37-35—72David Lingmerth 36-36—72Michael Kim 36-36—72Scott Langley 35-37—72Kyoung-Hoon Lee 37-35—72Anders Albertson 36-36—72Nyasha Mauchaza 35-37—72Ted Potter, Jr. 38-34—72Chris Stroud 35-37—72Seth Reeves 36-36—72Kris Blanks 38-35—73Bronson Burgoon 37-36—73Morgan Hoffmann 34-39—73Tim Herron 32-41—73Joey Garber 37-36—73Charlie Danielson 39-34—73Matt Every 35-38—73Luke List 35-38—73Joaquin Niemann 37-36—73Kelly Kraft 37-36—73Alvaro Ortiz 38-35—73Sepp Straka 34-39—73Martin Piller 36-37—73Brian Dwyer 35-38—73Chad Collins 36-38—74Martin Trainer 37-37—74Phil Mickelson 36-38—74Smylie Kaufman 39-35—74Matt Jones 38-36—74Freddie Jacobson 36-38—74Chad Campbell 36-38—74Tom Lovelady 35-39—74Chris Thompson 34-40—74Rory Sabbatini 34-41—75Ben Crane 39-36—75Cameron Champ 35-40—75Ben Silverman 37-39—76Doc Redman 40-37—77Brady Schnell 38-39—77Julián Etulain 39-38—77Whee Kim 38-39—77Nicholas Lindheim 39-39—78John Chin 40-41—81Chesson Hadley 42-39—81Will Claxton 46-36—82Craig Brischke 41-41—82Derek Fathauer WD

LPGA TOURTHORNEBERRY CREEK CLASSICThursday’s leaders at Thorneberry Creek at Oneida, Oneida, Wis.Purse: $2 million. Yardage: 6,624. Par: 72 (a-denotes amateur)First RoundYu Liu 32-30—62Yealimi Noh 31-32—63Jeong Eun Lee 34-29—63Tiffany Joh 31-33—64Nasa Hataoka 33-31—64Jasmine Suwannapura 31-33—64Tiffany Chan 31-33—64Shanshan Feng 32-32—64Amy Yang 33-31—64Anna Nordqvist 33-31—64Cydney Clanton 34-31—65Carlota Ciganda 32-33—65Ally McDonald 32-33—65Alison Lee 35-30—65Sung Hyun Park 33-32—65Moriya Jutanugarn 31-34—65Ariya Jutanugarn 32-33—65Gaby Lopez 33-33—66Jennifer Song 34-32—66Lauren Stephenson 34-32—66Jane Park 31-35—66Megan Khang 33-33—66Celine Boutier 33-33—66Caroline Masson 33-33—66Rachel Rohanna 36-31—67Austin Ernst 32-35—67Mina Harigae 34-33—67Lee-Anne Pace 34-33—67Jodi Ewart Shadoff 35-32—67Pornanong Phatlum 34-33—67Lee Lopez 34-33—67Patty Tavatanakit 33-35—68Jing Yan 35-33—68Brianna Do 34-34—68Alana Uriell 36-32—68Julieta Granada 33-35—68Lauren Kim 34-34—68Eun-Hee Ji 35-33—68Katherine Kirk 34-34—68Sakura Yokomine 34-34—68Pannarat Thanapolboonyaras 34-34—68Katherine Perry 34-34—68Dottie Ardina 34-34—68Robyn Choi 33-35—68Sandra Gal 34-34—68Pavarisa Yoktuan 34-34—68Maddie McCrary 35-34—69Mind Muangkhumsakul 34-35—69Emily Kristine Pedersen 32-37—69Wichanee Meechai 36-33—69Jenny Haglund 32-37—69Emma Talley 34-35—69Pajaree Anannarukarn 36-33—69Kristen Gillman 33-36—69Wei-Ling Hsu 33-36—69Mi Hyang Lee 35-34—69Marina Alex 35-34—69Giulia Molinaro 37-32—69Ayako Uehara 34-35—69Lindsey Weaver 33-36—69Clariss Guce 37-32—69Elizabeth Szokol 34-35—69Mariajo Uribe 34-35—69Anne van Dam 35-34—69Georgia Hall 36-33—69Sei Young Kim 37-32—69Laetitia Beck 35-34—69Muni He 35-34—69Kelly Tan 35-35—70Jennifer Kupcho 33-37—70Brittany Lang 35-35—70Amy Olson 35-35—70Sophia Popov 34-36—70Stephanie Meadow 37-33—70Cindy LaCrosse 37-33—70Becca Huffer 35-35—70Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong 35-35—70Na Yeon Choi 36-34—70Madelene Sagstrom 35-35—70Chella Choi 34-36—70Mi Jung Hur 34-36—70Jimin Kang 37-33—70Aditi Ashok 34-36—70Louise Stahle 35-35—70Brooke Pancake 36-35—71Natalie Gulbis 37-34—71Lindy Duncan 34-37—71Hyo Joo Kim 35-36—71Maria Torres 34-37—71Nicole Broch Larsen 35-36—71Charlotte Thomas 34-37—71Karine Icher 35-36—71Cheyenne Knight 36-35—71Cheyenne Woods 37-34—71P.K. Kongkraphan 36-35—71Sophia Schubert 35-36—71Youngin Chun 36-35—71Celine Herbin 35-36—71Daniela Darquea 35-36—71Jeongeun Lee6 37-34—71Louise Ridderstrom 35-36—71Min Lee 38-33—71Gemma Dryburgh 34-37—71a-Alexa Pano 36-36—72Kim Kaufman 36-36—72Isi Gabsa 38-34—72Kendall Dye 36-36—72Simin Feng 34-38—72Suzuka Yamaguchi 39-33—72Dori Carter 35-37—72Daniela Iacobelli 37-36—73Maia Schechter 38-35—73Dani Holmqvist 37-36—73Ryann O’Toole 39-34—73Laura Gonzalez Escallon 36-37—73Christina Kim 37-36—73Ruixin Liu 36-37—73Ashli Bunch 36-37—73Erynne Lee 35-38—73Kim Williams 35-38—73Dana Finkelstein 36-37—73Karen Chung 37-36—73Kristy McPherson 38-35—73Brittany Marchand 38-35—73Luna Sobron Galmes 38-35—73Mariah Stackhouse 36-38—74Ashleigh Buhai 36-38—74Alena Sharp 38-36—74Hee Young Park 37-37—74Olafia Kristinsdottir 37-37—74Gabby Lemieux 38-37—75Peiyun Chien 39-36—75Paula Reto 37-38—75Jaclyn Lee 39-36—75Stephanie Kono 37-39—76Sarah Burnham 40-36—76Amelia Lewis 42-36—78Nanna Koerstz Madsen 36-42—78Lilia Vu 42-37—79a-Presley Cornelius 51-45—96

EUROPEAN TOURIRISH OPENThursday’s leaders at Lahinch Golf Club, Lahinch, IrelandPurse: $7 million. Yardage: 7,036; Par: 70First RoundPadraig Harrington, Ireland 63Wade Ormsby, Australia 65Mike Lorenzo-Vera, France 65Hyowon Park, South Korea 65Thorbjorn Olesen, Denmark 65Lee Slattery, England 65Eddie Pepperell, England 65Gavin Green, Malaysia 66Oliver Wilson, England 66Martin Kaymer, Germany 66Shane Lowery, Ireland 66Robert McIntyre, Scotland 66Cormac Sharvin, Northern Ireland 66Abraham Ancer, Mexico 66Ian Poulter, England 66Lee Westwood, England 66AlsoTommy Fleetwood, England 67Rafa Cabrera Bello, Spain 68Matt Wallace, England 68Julian Suri, United States 72Kurt Kitayama, United States 73David Lipsky, United States 75

KORN FERRY TOURLECOM HEALTH CHALLENGEThursday’s leaders at Peek’n Peak Resort, Findley Lake, N.Y.Purse: $600,000. Yardage: 7,088. Par: 72.Partial First RoundMatthew Campbell 34-30—64Tim Wilkinson 33-32—65Maverick McNealy 32-34—66Jimmy Stanger 33-33—66Jamie Arnold 34-32—66Andrew Novak 33-33—66Dawie van der Walt 33-33—66Nelson Ledesma 36-31—67

Lanto Griffin 34-33—67Steve LeBrun 35-32—67Byron Meth 34-33—67Bryan Bigley 33-34—67Chase Seiffert 35-32—67

AUTO RACING

UPCOMING RACESAll times EasternNASCAR MONSTER ENERGY CUPCOKE ZERO SUGAR 400Site: Daytona Beach, Florida.Schedule: Today, practice, 2:05 & 4:05 p.m. (NBCSN); Friday, qualifying, 5:05 p.m. (NBCSN); Saturday, race, 7:30 p.m., NBC.Track: Daytona International Speedway (oval, 2.5 miles).Race distance: 400 miles, 160 laps.Last year: Erik Jones roared back from 29th to take first at Daytona’s second race of 2018.Last race: Alex Bowman won in Chicago after qualifying eighth.Fast facts: It was the first win in 134 starts for the 26-year-old Bowman. He is in his fifth season as a Cup driver. ...NASCAR added 10 laps to each of the first two stages for Saturday’s race. Stage 1 will end after 50 laps and the second stage will be complete after 100. The sanctioning body hopes the change will ensure that fuel mileage won’t dictate the results. ...The series will run at Daytona without restrictor plates this weekend for the first time since 1987.Next race: Quaker State 400, July 13, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, Kentucky.Online: www.nascar.com

NASCAR XFINITYCIRCLE K FIRECRACKER 250Site: Daytona Beach.Schedule: Today, practice, 1:05 & 3:05 p.m. (NBCSN); Friday, qualifying, 3:35 p.m. (NBCSN), race, 7:30 p.m., NBCSN.Track: Daytona International Speedway.Race distance: 250 miles, 100 laps.Last year: Kyle Larson capped off a stretch of back-to-back wins at Daytona.Last race: Cole Custer won Chicago from the front row.Fast facts: Custer has four wins so far this season. He had collected just a pair of victories in his first three seasons in the series. ...Christopher Bell’s No. 20 car was disqualified last weekend for failing a post-race inspection. Bell, whose Joe Gibbs Racing machine was found to be too low in the front and too high in the back, had finished third. ...Bell is still tied for the serieslead with four victories, and he also has a series-high 28 playoff points.Next race: Alsco 300, July 12, Kentucky Speedway.Online: www.nascar.com

NASCAR GANDER OUTDOORS TRUCKLast race: Brett Moffitt won for the second time in three starts in Chicago.Next race: Buckle Up In Your Truck 225, July 11, Kentucky Speedway.Online: www.nascar.com

FORMULA ONELast race: Max Verstappen, 21, won his sixth career race in Austria.Next race: British Grand Prix, July 14, Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, England.Online: www.formula1.com

NTT INDYCARLast race: Alexander Rossi dominated Road America for his seventh career win.Next race: Honda Indy Toronto, July 14, Streets of Toronto, Toronto.Online: www.indycar.com

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACINGNEW ENGLAND NATIONALSSite: Epping, New Hampshire.Schedule: Friday, qualifying, 4 & 6 p.m.; Saturday, qualifying, 2 & 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, finals, 3:45 p.m., FS1.Track: New England Dragway.Last year: Steve Torrence took first in New Hampshire.Last race: Torrence continued his hot streak with a Top Fuel win in Norwalk.Fast facts: Bob Tasca has won back-to-back Funny Car races for the first time in his ca-reer. ...Matt Hagan (Funny Car) also won at Epping in 2018. ...Sixteen-time world cham-pion John Force will head to New Hampshire in search of his 150th win. ...The Mountain Motor Pro Stock class will make the last of four appearances in 2019 this weekend.Next race: Mile High Nationals, July 19-21, Bandimere Speedway, Morrison, Colorado.Online: www.nhra.com

NASCAR MONSTER ENERGY CUPPOINTS LEADERSThrough June 30 1. Joey Logano, 6772. Kyle Busch, 6593. Brad Keselowski, 6104. Kevin Harvick, 6105. Martin Truex Jr., 5816. Denny Hamlin, 5747. Chase Elliott, 5708. Kurt Busch, 5379. Alex Bowman, 50910. Ryan Blaney, 49911. Aric Almirola, 48212. William Byron, 45513. Kyle Larson, 45114. Jimmie Johnson, 43615. Daniel Suarez, 43416. Clint Bowyer, 431

PRO BASKETBALL

WNBAAll times EasternEASTERN CONFERENCE W L PCT. GBWashington 9 3 .750 —Connecticut 9 4 .692 ½Chicago 6 7 .462 3½New York 6 7 .462 3½Indiana 5 9 .357 5Atlanta 2 9 .182 6½

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L PCT. GBLas Vegas 8 5 .615 —Minnesota 7 6 .538 1Seattle 8 7 .533 1Los Angeles 6 6 .500 1½Phoenix 5 5 .500 1½Dallas 4 7 .364 3

Wednesday’s GameNew York 84, Seattle 83Thursday’s GamesNone scheduledToday’s GamesIndiana at Dallas, 8 p.m.New York at Phoenix, 10 p.m.Atlanta at Seattle, 10 p.m.Washington at Las Vegas, 10:30 p.m.Saturday’s GameMinnesota at Connecticut, 2 p.m.

CYCLING

TOUR DE FRANCESTAGESSaturday — Stage 1: Brussels—Brussels, flat,120.9 miles (194.5 kilometers)Sunday — Stage 2: Brussels Palais Royal—Brussels Atomium, team time trial, 17.1 (27.6)Monday — Stage 3: Binche—Épernay, hilly, 133.6 (215)Tuesday — Stage 4: Reims—Nancy, flat, 132.7 (213.5)July 10 — Stage 5: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges—Colmar, hilly, 109.1 (175.5)July 11 — Stage 6: Mulhouse—La Planche des Belles Filles, mountain, 99.7 (160.5)July 12 — Stage 7: Belfort—Chalon-sur-Saône, flat, 142.9 (230)July 13 — Stage 8: Mâcon—Saint-Étienne, hilly, 124.3 (200)July 14 — Stage 9: Saint-Étienne—Brioude, hilly, 105.9 (170.5)July 15 — Stage 10: Saint-Flour—Albi, flat, 135.1 (217.5)July 16 — Rest: Albi

SCOREBOARD


By CHRIS LEHOURITESAP SPORTS WRITER

WIMBLEDON, England — Eight-time men’s champion Roger Federer and seven-time women’s champion Serena Williams moved into the third round at Wimbledon.

Defending women’s champion Angelique Kerber went out in the second.

Federer advanced as expected on Thursday, beating wild-card en-try Jay Clarke 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 on No. 1 Court. Williams had a bit of a tougher time at the same stadium, needing to come back to beat Slovenian qualifier Kaja Juvan 2-6, 6-2, 6-4.

But unseeded American Lauren Davis pulled off the unexpected, defeating Kerber 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 on No. 2 Court.

“I told myself you’re strong, you can do it, you belong here,” said Davis, who only en-tered the tournament as a lucky loser.

Kerber beat Williams in last year’s final. Federer won his eighth title at the All England Club in 2017 and was eliminated in the quar-terfinals last year.

Despite his pedigree at Wimbledon, Federer played his British

opponent on the second biggest court on the grounds instead of his usual spot on Centre Court.

“I really enjoyed my-self on Court 1 today with the roof,” Federer said. “I couldn’t really tell if it was Centre Court or Court 1, actually.”

Williams played her match with good friend Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, watching from the stands. She had a chance to serve out the match at 5-2 in the third but was broken. She made no mistakes on her second attempt, how-ever, converting her first match point with an ace.

“I play best when I’m down sometimes,” Williams said. “I’m just a fighter and never give up.”

If the pressure is getting to Ash Barty at Wimbledon, she’s doing a great job of hiding it.

The top-ranked Australian came into the grass-court Grand Slam tournament after winning the French Open and a Wimbledon warm-up event in Birmingham. And she’s now won two in a row at the All England Club to reach the third round and stretch her winning streak to 14

straight.Barty beat Alison

Van Uytvanck 6-1, 6-3, needing only 55 minutes on No. 2 Court to advance. And it could have been even quicker but she failed to serve out the match at 5-2 in the second set — the only time she was broken.

“Pretty sharp right from the start,” the top-seeded Barty said. “I was able to imple-ment what I wanted to

right away and put the pressure straight back on her.”

Barty is playing her first tournament as No. 1 but has never been past the third round at Wimbledon. She will next face Harriet Dart, a British wild-card entry mak-ing her second appear-ance at Wimbledon.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, No. 9 Sloane Stephens and No. 15

Wang Qiang also ad-vanced to third round. Kvitova beat Kristina Mladenovic 7-5, 6-2, Stephens defeated Wang Yafan 6-0, 6-2, and Wang ousted Tamara Zidansek 6-1, 6-2.

Sam Querrey, a Wimbledon semifinal-ist in 2017, reached the third round in the men’s draw. The unseeded American defeated Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

Later, all eyes will be on the marquee matchup between Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios.

It is a rematch from 2014, when a 19-year-old Kyrgios upset then-No. 1 Nadal.

Also, Andy Murray was making his debut at this year’s tournament, playing men’s doubles with Pierre-Hugues Herbert against Marius Copil and Ugo Humbert.

Kerber ousted in second-round upsetDefending women’s champion loses to Lauren Davis; Federer and Serena move on to third round

AP PHOTO

Lauren Davis celebrates after defeating Angelique Kerber at Wimbledon in London, Thursday.

WIMBLEDON

scored both goals in the gold-medal match against Japan in the 2012 Olympics. She became the only player to score winning goals in consecutive Olympic finals: At the Beijing Games in 2008, she scored in overtime for a 1-0 victory against Brazil.

In France she’s playing off the bench as more of a “super sub” to intimidate opponents and provide fresh legs. Lloyd has been blunt from the beginning that she’s not pleased with the new role. She still feels like she could start and be a difference-maker.

“There’s a lot of things that are out of

your control in life and you can either look at it as a negative or you can look at it as a positive,” she said. “I know that my ability, my work ethic, and many things that I bring to the team, the intangibles — I can be playing out there, no doubt. But for whatever reason, coaches have made that decision and I come in and it’s my job to make something happen.”

She understands that changes were inevitable as the 2019ers forge their own legacy

“New journey, different journey,” she said. “We’ve just got to go after it.”

SOCCER: World CupFROM PAGE 1B

AP PHOTO

United States forward Carli Lloyd (left) and England’s Demi Stokes (right) duel for the ball during the Women’s World Cup semifinal at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, Tuesday.

JUPITER — Michael Smith singled three times as the Charlotte Stone Crabs topped the Jupiter Hammerheads 3-1 on Thursday.

Jupiter tied the game 1-1 in the first after Lazaro Alonso hit an RBI single, bringing home Victor Victor Mesa.

Charlotte answered in the top of the next frame, scoring two runs to take the lead. Thomas Milone and Wander Franco both

drove in runs en route to the two-run lead.

Charlotte right-hander Tommy Romero (7-2) picked up the win after allowing one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings. Opposing starter Jordan Holloway (2-6) took the loss in the Florida State League game after allowing three runs and five hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Charlotte improved to 6-1 against Jupiter this season.

By MIKE COOKASSOCIATED PRESS

BLAINE, Minn. — Scott Piercy went on a late birdie binge en route to a 9-under 62 and the first-round lead at the inaugural 3M Open on Thursday.

Adam Hadwin and Hideki

Matsuyama are each two shots back after a 7-under 64 at the TPC Twin Cities.

Seeking his fifth career tour win and first since the 2018 Zurich Classic, Piercy birdied one of his first seven holes and eight of his final 11, including a nearly 30-foot putt on No. 16

to get to 8 under.Brian Harman,

Sungjae Im, Patton Kizzire and Sam Saunders are among a group three back after shooting 6-under 65.

Bryson DeChambeau is among nine players who shot 5-under 66.

Brooks Koepka shot a 4-under 67.

Nate Lashley, who won last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, finished 2 under.

The 3M Open is the first regular tour event in Minnesota since 1969; however, the U.S. Open and PGA Championship have each twice been contested at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

Piercy goes on birdie binge for two-shot lead at 3M Open

Hadwin, Matsuyama two shots back after first round

AP PHOTO

Hideki Matsuyama shot a 7-under 64 in Blaine, Minn., Thursday, to tie him with Adam Hadwin for second place after the first round of the 3M Open.

PGA

Romero racks up seventh win

with Stone Crabs

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CLASS A ADVANCED

Right-hander limits

Hammerheads to one run

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019 | YOURSUN.COM | SECTION C

By LIZ HARDAWAYSTAFF WRITER

Two Southwest Florida men are accused of running a Ponzi scheme that netted millions of dollars from more than two-

dozen victims.The State

Attorney’s Office Economic Crimes Unit announced the arrests this week of Joseph Charde, 72, of Lee County, and Allen Duquet, 68, of Collier County.

Duquet is already in the Charlotte County Jail following his arrest in January for

allegedly stealing from a client in a real estate transaction related to Sunseeker Resorts.

Duquet now faces 38 felonies: racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, aggravated white collar crime, 12 counts of first-degree grand theft, 17 counts of second-degree grand theft, three counts of third-degree grand theft, two counts of criminal use of personal identification information and second-degree money laundering of over $20,000.

Charde was charged with six felonies including racketeering conspiracy, first grand theft and four counts of second-degree grand theft.

The investigation identified 26 victims of the alleged frauds to date, with a total dollar amount stolen in excess of $6 million.

Based on the financial analysis of the investigation, “it is believed the number of victims and the actual amount stolen is much greater than being reported,” a press release from the 20th Circuit SAO states.

“Duquet surrounded these transactions with a web of lies and downright just stole (victims’) approximate $3.8 million,” the release stated.

“This case was complicated to unravel but the assigned attorneys and investigators followed the financial trail and were able to identify the more than two dozen victims,” said State Attorney Amira Fox. “I commend them for the many hours of hard work and dedication it took to put this case together.”

The men owned a company called Oneir Sales and Rentals LLC on Marco Island, where Charde acted as a broker to the transactions made by Duquet as an agent. The two ran an investment program called the Commission Resource Program, which the State Attorney’s Office alleged constituted a Ponzi scheme.

Investors were led to believe they would get big returns on their money, but instead the funds were used to pay back other investors, make up the short fall of stolen escrow funds, or for personal use, authorities said.

Investors lost approximately $1.9 million in that scheme, the State Attorney’s Office stated.

Duquet was previously arrested in January for allegedly misappropriating escrow funds from a victim who sold property to Sunseeker Resorts on Charlotte Harbor. He was accused of stealing $400,000 he promised the former owners of Seahorse Marina would go towards a Sunseeker condo.

Duquet approached the owners of the marina property in April 2017, falsely claiming

Two men accused of

stealing millions in

Ponzi schemeBy LIZ HARDAWAY

STAFF WRITER

Cheyenne Fleming, 16, has been swimming since she was 6 months old. But this was her first Freedom Swim.

“It’s a Punta Gorda tradition,” Fleming said.

This is the 28th year for the swim, growing from just a few friends jumping in the water to hundreds of residents making the swim their Fourth of July tradition.

For Fleming, though, the swim across Charlotte Harbor is a “rite of passage.”

Fleming has been preparing for this moment since last year’s Freedom Swim by running two 5Ks and swimming 20 to 30 laps three times a week in her aunt’s swimming pool, which is three hours away from her own home.

“I’m scared,” Fleming said, walking towards the murky water pushing onto the Gilchrest Park beach. The Punta Gorda resident donned her red, white and blue life vest, goggles and ear plugs. “I’m feeling every emotion right now.”

But she loves being in the water.

“I’m excited for her. Also a little nervous,” said her mom,

By SCOTT LAWSON AND ALEXANDRA HERRERA

STAFF WRITERS

NORTH PORT — Independence Day was cele-brated on a new field in North Port on Thursday.

This year, residents from the city and throughout the area at-tended the North Port Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park.

It was not only a celebration of the Fourth of July, but the city’s 60th birthday.

With plenty of games and activities for family, there also was live music and food at the new spring training home of the Atlanta Braves.

Jackie Tower came from Port Charlotte to attend with her family. The family hadn’t par-ticipated in Freedom Festival in a few years.

“It’s nice,” Tower said. “I like that they moved it here.”

For others this was a great chance to check out the stadi-um. Victoria Auvin and Mindy Boyd, both of North Port, loved

visiting the park.“This is great,” Auvin said.Auvin liked the space and

said she was excited to really check out the park, after having not been able to attend the last spring training game in March.

Boyd added she postponed her flight to California to enjoy the activities at the park.

Both women had been to Freedom Festival in years past and were excited to see how much it had grown.

“We just thought it was per-fect to come out,” Auvin said.

North Port Commissioner Jill Luke said she was thrilled with the evening.

“This is what the park means, it’s not (just) baseball, it’s community,” Luke said.

She said it demonstrated the city’s partnership with the Braves and is a testament to the city’s continuing expansion.

“It’s only the beginning of the growth,” Luke said.

DUQUET

CHARDE

‘A rite of passage’Hundreds cross the harbor in annual Freedom Swim

This was 16-year-old Cheyenne Fleming’s first Freedom Swim. Cheyenne, who has autism, has been training since last year, swimming 20 to 30 laps three times a week, to prepare. “She doesn’t let her disability hold her back,” mother Nancy Fleming said.SUN PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD

Nate Winkler has paddled as Captain America, with his son Champ Jaxon, for the past few Freedom Swims. “(Captain America) was kind of a little meek guy and turned into a superhero,” Winkler said. “That’s how I felt in the Marines.”

John Miranda of Port Charlotte dresses like “Uncle Sam” for the Freedom Swim.

SEE RITE, 8C

SEE PONZI, 8C

North Port celebrates nation’s, city’s birthday

SUN PHOTO BY MONICA AMAYA

Madison Hiatt, top female finisher with a time of 20:01.4, shows her American flag-inspired medal.SEE BIRTHDAY, 8C

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Monterrey98/72

Chihuahua93/69

Los Angeles79/62

Washington90/75

New York86/75

Miami90/81

Atlanta91/74

Detroit89/74

Houston93/73

Kansas City86/70

Chicago88/72

Minneapolis80/65

El Paso101/74

Denver82/58

Billings74/54

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THE NATIONTODAY / TONIGHT

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Punta Gorda through 2 p.m. Thursday

24 hours through 2 p.m. Thu. 0.72”

Month to date 1.50”

Normal month to date 1.21”

Year to date 28.49”

Normal year to date 22.17”

Record 1.13” (2018)

High/Low 93°/75°

Normal High/Low 92°/74°

Record High 97° (1998)

Record Low 68° (1971)

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High/Low 95°/74°

Venice through 2 p.m. Thursday


Month to date 0.00”

Normal month to date 1.00”

Year to date 10.15”

Normal year to date 21.74”

Record 1.13” (2004)

High/Low 93°/77°

Normal High/Low 90°/74°

Record High 97° (1979)

Record Low 69° (2008)

Pollen Index readings as of Thursday

Month 2019 2018 Avg. Record/YearJan. 3.77 1.98 1.80 9.93/2016

Feb. 2.89 0.66 2.43 11.05/1983

Mar. 1.01 0.53 3.28 9.26/1970

Apr. 2.21 1.15 2.03 5.80/1994

May 5.80 15.98 2.50 15.98/2018

Jun. 11.31 6.23 8.92 23.99/1974

Jul. 1.50 9.80 8.22 14.22/1995

Aug. 12.37 8.01 15.60/1995

Sep. 7.58 6.84 14.03/1979

Oct. 2.60 2.93 10.88/1995

Nov. 1.91 1.91 5.53/2002

Dec. 2.47 1.78 6.83/2002

Year 28.49 63.26 50.65 (since 1931)

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Apalachicola 91 79 t 88 79 t

Clearwater 90 79 t 88 79 t

Daytona Beach 91 76 pc 91 75 t

Fort Lauderdale 89 81 pc 88 79 pc

Gainesville 92 72 t 90 72 t

Jacksonville 92 72 pc 92 74 t

Key Largo 88 81 pc 88 81 pc

Key West 89 80 t 89 80 s

Lakeland 91 75 t 88 74 t

Melbourne 91 77 pc 91 75 t

Miami 90 81 pc 90 80 pc

Naples 91 77 t 90 77 t

Ocala 91 74 t 89 74 t

Okeechobee 90 74 t 88 74 pc

Orlando 93 77 t 91 76 t

Panama City 91 77 t 87 78 t

Pensacola 95 77 t 93 80 t

St. Augustine 88 74 pc 90 73 t

St. Petersburg 91 78 t 90 77 t

Tallahassee 92 76 t 88 75 t

Vero Beach 91 76 pc 90 75 t

West Palm Beach 91 79 pc 90 79 pc

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PUBLICATION DATE: 07/5/19

WORLD CITIES Today Sat. Today Sat.

Amsterdam 70 57 pc 67 52 r

Baghdad 113 81 s 115 84 s

Beijing 94 71 t 77 68 t

Berlin 70 55 pc 69 51 sh

Buenos Aires 48 29 pc 50 34 s

Cairo 96 75 s 101 76 s

Calgary 59 49 c 68 50 t

Cancun 88 77 t 89 77 pc

Cape Town 62 49 s 59 52 r

Caracas 85 74 t 83 73 t

Dublin 68 54 pc 63 48 pc

Halifax 81 62 s 72 61 c

Kiev 75 54 t 73 58 pc

London 79 59 pc 73 57 pc

Madrid 96 65 s 94 65 s

Mexico City 77 56 t 76 56 t

Montreal 88 71 c 85 59 t

Moscow 67 50 pc 61 48 pc

Nairobi 76 55 s 75 58 pc

New Delhi 100 82 pc 100 82 t

Paris 86 64 s 89 62 t

Rio de Janeiro 72 64 r 68 63 r

Rome 88 67 s 89 69 s

St. John’s 60 47 c 67 55 pc

San Juan 88 80 t 88 78 pc

Sydney 65 52 sh 64 52 sh

Tokyo 77 68 r 73 65 r

Vancouver 69 56 c 70 55 c

High 99° at Sumter, SC Low 32° at Truckee, CA

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Las Vegas 103 81 s 104 81 s

Little Rock 93 75 s 91 75 c

Los Angeles 79 62 pc 78 61 pc

Louisville 91 75 t 87 74 t

Memphis 90 73 s 91 74 c

Milwaukee 85 68 t 73 62 pc

Minneapolis 80 65 t 80 63 c

Montgomery 95 76 t 96 76 pc

Nashville 91 74 t 89 73 t

New Orleans 97 78 t 97 80 t

New York City 86 75 t 87 74 t

Norfolk, VA 89 74 t 89 76 t

Oklahoma City 91 73 pc 91 71 pc

Omaha 86 73 t 83 71 c

Philadelphia 90 75 t 91 74 t

Phoenix 105 83 s 107 84 c

Pittsburgh 85 70 t 84 67 t

Portland, ME 87 68 pc 83 65 t

Portland, OR 80 59 pc 75 58 pc

Providence 83 70 pc 86 72 t

Raleigh 87 70 t 88 71 t

Rapid City, SD 66 55 t 70 56 c

Salt Lake City 87 66 s 94 72 s

St. Louis 88 75 t 88 74 t

San Antonio 94 73 pc 94 72 s

San Diego 71 63 pc 70 63 pc

San Francisco 69 55 pc 70 55 pc

Seattle 71 56 c 71 57 c

Washington, DC 90 75 pc 91 75 t

Albuquerque 93 70 pc 86 64 pc

Anchorage 84 61 s 83 62 pc

Atlanta 91 74 t 90 75 pc

Baltimore 90 74 pc 92 74 t

Birmingham 93 75 t 94 76 pc

Boise 90 62 s 94 62 s

Boston 86 73 pc 86 72 t

Buff alo 87 72 pc 84 64 t

Burlington, VT 91 72 pc 87 59 t

Charleston, WV 86 71 t 87 70 t

Charlotte 88 73 t 90 71 t

Chicago 88 72 t 78 61 t

Cincinnati 89 74 t 85 72 t

Cleveland 88 74 t 84 69 t

Columbia, SC 88 73 t 89 75 t

Columbus, OH 87 74 t 86 70 t

Concord, NH 92 70 pc 84 64 t

Dallas 93 74 pc 96 75 s

Denver 82 58 t 79 56 t

Des Moines 86 72 t 82 68 t

Detroit 89 74 t 84 65 t

Duluth 82 60 pc 72 52 pc

Fargo 79 56 pc 77 56 pc

Hartford 91 73 pc 88 69 t

Helena 75 52 t 82 54 pc

Honolulu 88 76 pc 88 77 pc

Houston 93 73 pc 93 73 s

Indianapolis 87 73 t 85 71 t

Jackson, MS 95 72 s 95 73 s

Kansas City 86 70 t 86 68 c

A: A rainbow

By ANNE EASKERSTAFF WRITER

If you’re heading to court any time from now through September, you’ll see some changes in security at the Charlotte County Justice Center. The county’s remodeling project has created two separate entrances, and two employees of private security company G4S have been contracted to provide

security services along with the Charlotte County Sheriff ’s Offi ce deputies.

The change order to the county’s existing contract with G4S lists the two guard’s price at $32,274 for their employment from June 3 to Sept. 30. The hourly rate for one un-armed guard is $18.49 per hour and one armed guard at $22.93.

Justice Center Administrator Jon Embury declined to go into detail on any specifi c security

issues but stated the guards are necessary for the two entrances, one for staff and one for members of the public.

“There’s always security issues at this facility,” said Justice Center Administrator Jon Embury.

Although the current contract only extends through September, Embury expects the G4S guards to become a permanent fi xture.

According to Charlotte

County Spokesperson Brian Gleason, G4S also provides security at the county administration center, West County annex, and the eastport environmental campus.

Facility Manager Randy Cole said there are fi ve positions G4S staff s across the county, and the two guards at the Justice Center bring the total number to seven.

G4S also contracts with the Charlotte County Jail to the tune of $924,833. Here’s the breakdown:

Transportation: six G4S

employees are employed for a total contract cost of $322,034.

Control Room: 9.5 employees are employed for a total cost $388,968.

Suicide Watch: 4.2 full-time employees for $161,528.

Kitchen: one full-time employee for $52,303.

The Sarasota County Sheriff ’s Offi ce also contracts with G4S for nine positions at the north and south courthouses, the criminal justice building, and the Sarasota County Jail.

County hires two G4S guards for Justice Center remodeling Guards will man new entrances

POLICE BEATThe Charlotte County Sheriff ’s

Offi ce reported the following arrests:

• Richard Normal Calhoun Jr., 52, 2000 block of Burkholder St., Port Charlotte. Charge: battery by intentional touch or strike. Bond: $3,500.

• Marie Jeanette Birdsall, 39, 3700 block of El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte. Charge: battery by intentional touch or strike. Bond: $3,500.

• Emiliano Joseph Gonzales, 49, 2600 block of Dongola St., North Port. Charges: three counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of not more than 20 grams of mari-juana, two counts of possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and traffi cking more than 4 grams but less than 30 kilograms of opium or

a derivative. Bond: $85,000.• Jose Ramirez Medrano, 49,

of Tampa, Fla. Charge: viola-tion of probation or community control. Bond: none.

• John Wayne Ohle, 39, 15400 block of Lime Dr., Punta Gorda. Charges: possession of fi rearm ammunition or weapon by Florida convicted felon and carrying concealed weapon, unlicensed electric weapon or device. Bond: $18,500.

• Brooke Marie Ricci, 38, 10300 block of Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. Charge: violation of probation or com-munity control. Bond: none.

• Troy Lee McClary Jr., 28, 500 block of E. Ann St., Punta Gorda. Charges: three counts of violation of probation or com-munity control. Bond: none.

• William James Sondesky, 62, 2400 block of Dorsey Dr., Punta Gorda. Charges: knowingly

driving while license suspended or revoked, DUI, DUI with damage to property or person, other violation of fi nancial responsibility law, and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. Bond: $9,500.

• Justin Roy Webb, 31, 2100 block of Clermont St., Port Charlotte. Charge: loitering or prowling. Bond: $1,500.

• Jeraldo Mendoza, 32, 22000 block of Belinda Ave., Port Charlotte. Charges: two counts of violation of probation or community control. Bond: none.

• Brianna Paige Vadala, 24, 100 block of Rodgers Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: battery by intentional touch or strike. Bond: none.

• Linda Ann Vadala, 51, 100 block of Rodgers Ave., Port Charlotte. Charge: battery by intentional touch or strike.

Bond: none.• Erik Nathan Pruitt, 33,

300 block of Aurora St., Port Charlotte. Charge: nonsupport of dependents. Bond: $292.

• Rebecca Jean Shirey, 45, 3500 block of Cessna St., Port Charlotte. Charges: battery, second or subsequent off ense. Bond: none.

• Adam Kenneth Neider, 30, of Mansfi eld, Mass. Charge: loitering or prowling. Bond: $1,000.

• Morgan Alexandria Bryant, 26, of Jensen Beach, Fla. Charge: loitering or prowling. Bond: $1,000.

• Franklin Enrique Sabillon, 29, of Homestead, Fla. Charge: nonsupport of dependents. Bond: $290.

• William Brandon Shaff er, 39, 7200 block of Batavia St., Englewood. Charge: violation of probation or community

control. Bond: none.• Davious Kapinski, 26, of

Cocoa, Fla. Charges: false owner information on pawned items valued less than $300, dealing or traffi cking stolen property, grand theft property between $100 and $300 from dwelling, and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling unarmed. Bond: $60,000.

• Devin Lee Smith, 34, of Cape Coral, Fla. Charge: out of county warrant. Bond: $60,000.

• Semicoln Lamonte Perry, 40, of Cape Coral, Fla. Charge: lewd lascivious conduct by a person 18 years or older. Bond: $100,000.

• Robert Joseph Richard, 58, of Arcadia, Fla. Charge: out of county warrant. Bond: $1,250.

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By DEBRA GOUVELLISSUN CORRESPONDENT

Business: Sabor a mi Tierra Address: 3762 Tamiami Trail

Unit F, Port Charlotte Owner: Sonia Rosaria

1.) When did you open your business?

“Three years ago.”

2.) What has changed since you opened?

“We are definitely growing and we have added to our menu.”

3.) How many employees do you have?

“We have two.”

4.) What is your most popular item?

“Our Moforgo de churrasco is a grilled skirt steak and our

customers love it.”

5.) What is the hardest part about your business?

“Trying to balance my family and the business.”

6.) What sets you apart from other businesses?

“My cooking, of course...the atmosphere we are like a family. We treat people like family.”

7.) What advice do you have for someone just starting a business?

“It is not something that is easy. But if you don’t try, you will never know. You got to try to open your mind.”

8.) What’s the future hold for your business?

“Trying to expand to North Port and Cape Coral.”

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in Port Charlotte

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Sonia Rosaria is the owner and operator of Sabor a mi Tierra in Port Charlotte. The restaurant serves Latin food. “Our customers favorite is our Moforgo de churrasco, (grilled skirt steak),” said Rosaria. Sabor a mi Tierra is located at 3762 Tamiami Trail. For more information call

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21075 Quesada Ave.941-625-4356

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19190 Cochran Blvd.(At the corner of US 41 & Cochran Blvd.)

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2120 Loveland Blvd.Port CharlotteFlorida 33980

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10:50am Sunday Worship5:30pm TuesdaysYouth Ministries

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Rob and Kathy Bachman of North Port watch St. Lucie Mets at Stone Crabs at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte Wednesday.

Former U.S. Army Master Sergeant Walter Levasseur of Rotonda is honored at an Independence Day Celebration and Stone Crabs baseball game Wednesday. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, Levasseur earned a Purple Heart with an oak leaf cluster, a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and the Air Medal.

By DONNA JABLONSKICIVIL AIR PATROL

The Civil Air Patrol’s four core values of integrity, volunteer service, excellence and respect continue to be exemplified by the cadets of the Charlotte County Composite Squadron.

As the program continues to foster leadership and good citizenship among America’s youth, several cadets from the Charlotte County Squadron moved up the career ladder receiving numerous promotions along with a special scholarship award.

Cadet Van Collier and Cadet Connor Dixon were promoted to senior airman. Cadet Nathaniel Mulvaney was promoted to airman first class. Cadet William O’Leary, Cadet Darren Pyle and Cadet Steven Agoston were promoted to cadet airman.

Cadet senior airman is the fourth enlisted rank in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program. It, like the requirements for cadet airman first class, includes leadership, aerospace, and an attempt at a physical fitness test with many units requiring

review boards to obtain this promotion.

Cadet airman is the grade that indicates the completion of the first achievement of 16 in the Civil Air Patrol cadet program.

Congratulations to the newly promoted cadets.

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPCadet 1st Lt. Autumn

Rhodes has been selected for 2019 Civil Air Patrol schol-arship, A National Soaring Museum Scholarship, in the

amount of $800.A note from the CAP

National Commander to Rhodes reads, in part: “You had tough competition, and you should be proud of your selection. We received 263 scholarship appli-cations, and 61 of the applicants had a 3.80 or higher GPA and an SAT score of 1311 and/or an ACT score of 28 or above. These scores put our scholarship ap-plicants on academic par with US Air Force Academy entering freshman.

“For the aviation-minded,

145 of the applicants indicated they have piloting experience equivalent to the CAP pre-solo badge or more. Judging by the competition, your accom-plishments place you at the top of the best of the best. I am pleased that we, CAP, can honor you with a reward for a job well-done, which helps you achieve your future academic or aviation goals.”

CAP is the Congressional Gold Medal winning auxil-iary of the U.S. Air Force,

celebrating its 77th year of serving America. Tax deduct-ible donations may be sent to Charlotte Squadron, 28000 A-21 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982-2452. For more informa-tion, contact 2nd Lt. Donna Jablonski, CAP Public Affairs Officer, FL-051 at [email protected]. For more information, visit Gocivilairpatrol.com and fl051.flwg.us, or follow the local organization on Facebook at www.facebook.com/capfl051.

Civil Air Patrol announces promotions

COURTESY PHOTOS

Pictured are, from left, Cadet Van Collier, Cadet Connor Dixon, and Cadet Nathaniel Mulvaney. Pictured are, from left, Cadet William O’Leary, Cadet Darren

Pyle and Cadet Steven Agoston.

By SARAH GARCIAPIONEER DAYS COMMITTEE

ENGLEWOOD — An Englewood Pioneer Days tradition returns for its 10th year as kids will participate in the Michael O’Donnell Memorial Fish-A-Thon.

Chairs Cathy and Roger Redman believe that every child should have a chance to learn to love fishing as her late son, Michael O’Donnell did.

“My son, Michael, lost his life June 18, 2010 while

spear fishing with his twin brother and buddy out at Boca Grande,” Cathy explained. “Michael was known as ‘Captain Snookilla’ and would always ensure a great day of fishing in his presence. Each trip was an adventure with pictures to prove it.”

The event is set for 7-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Tom Adams Bridge in Englewood. It is free to kids aged 12 and under. Registration is open now. Forms can be obtained at www.EnglewoodPioneerDays.com. All children in a family may be listed on one form. Pre-registration is not required, but participants must be

accompanied by an adult. There will be a sign up table at the pier. On-site registration begins at

7 a.m. on Aug. 25. Lines will go in the water at 8:15 a.m.

Adults do not need to know how to fish, as the volunteers are experi-enced and will assist anyone who needs some help.

“During the first fish-a-thon, I walked the

pier and enjoyed seeing families enjoy their time together,” Cathy remi-nisced. “Some parents even stated that it was the first time their child had fished. I was amazed at that statement and thrilled that we all can be part of our community’s memories.”

At 10:30 a.m., trophies will be given for the Longest Fish, Shortest Fish, Ugliest Fish, Heaviest Fish, Most Unusual Catch, and Most Caught Fish. This event believes in good sports-manship, which means all participants treat other fishermen, the fishing area and the fish caught with respect.

Experienced fishermen from across the communi-ty are pitching in to make this a great time for everyone. Although the 2018 Fish-A-Thon was cancelled, the Redmans and organizers look forward to making this year exceptionally memorable!

Registration open for Pioneer Days Kids Fish-A-ThonPioneer Days 2019 Schedule

Aug. 17 Little Miss/Mr. Englewood Pageant

Aug. 18 Community Charity Bowling

Aug. 23 Kids (9-13) Shipwreck Dance Party

Aug. 24 Chalkfest 8.0 at Orange St. Rec Center

Aug. 24 High School (14-18) Shipwreck Dance Party

Aug. 25 Kids Fish-A-Thon at Tom Adams Bridge

Aug. 25 Historical Tour of Englewood

Aug. 31 Cardboard Boat Race at Ann Dever Pool

Aug. 31 Adult Shipwreck Dance Party

Sept. 1 The Festival at Pioneer Park Noon-8 p.m.

Sept. 1 Diaper Derby at Lemon Bay Woman’s Club 2 p.m.

Sept. 1 Open Car Show on Dearborn St. noon-6 p.m.

Sept. 2 The Parade 9am on Dearborn St.

Sept. 2 Day 2 of Festival at Pioneer Park 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sept. 2 Largest Corvette Car Show in SW Florida

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

MEETING SCHEDULE

Everyone is welcome to be part of the Pioneer Days

Community Committee which meets at 6 p.m. at the Elsie

Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn St., on the following dates:

July 8, July 17, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, and Aug. 28.

For updated information, visit www.

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CHARLOTTE

Dominic C. Cardenas Dominic C. Cardenas,

age 24, passed away peace-fully on June 22, 2019. Born on June 28, 1994 in El Paso, Texas, Dominic lived his life serving and loving others. Anyone that knew him loved him for his caring heart and humorous nature.

Dominic is survived by his loving fiancée Meagan Bonesteel. Dominic and Meagan were blessed with an amazing relationship from day one. Dominic is also survived by his mother Vickie Hickox of Brunswick, Georgia and Steve and Donna Cardenas, his father and mother of Punta Gorda Florida.

Dominic’s other surviving siblings include Steven (Mei) Cardenas, Laticia Cardenas, Michael Cardenas and Sean Gill. His nephews, Aiden Cardenas, Jordan Cardenas, Gabriel Cardenas and Elijah Cardenas. As well as his cherished grandparents Calixto & Socorra Cardenas, Diane Gill and Myrtice & Landell Hickox and many other Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Dominic ran cross country, did track and field, and wrestled for Charlotte High School- Go Tarpons! He graduated in 2013 and continued his ed-ucation by pursuing a de-gree in Finance at Florida Gulf Coast University where he met the love of his life Meagan. He quickly joined the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and strove to work hard and follow his passion.

Dominic worked at many local businesses including Donato’s Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte, Laishley Crab House in Punta Gorda, 2 Meatballs in the Kitchen in Fort Myers and found a sweet spot at Driftwood Garden Center in Naples surrounded by plants and nature.

Dominic loved going to the Smoke House Restaurant in Punta Gorda for his favorite meal: Breakfast and satis-fying his sweet tooth with mint chocolate chip ice cream from Harborwalk Scoops & Bites in Punta Gorda. He treasured each and every moment spent with family and friends and welcomed any travel-ing adventure with open arms. He captured some of his fondest memories in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dominic enjoyed being a stay at home dad to their 4 year old mutt, Bean and he truly adored relaxing at home with his loved ones. Those were the things that brought out that killer smile we all loved!!

A memorial fund has been set up in his honor at www.charlottecf.org/dominic-cardenas-memo-rial-scholarship-fund/. Donated funds will go towards athletes at Charlotte High School for use in furthering their education.

The family of Dominic Cardenas invites you to his Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at First Alliance Church 20444 Midway Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow.

To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guestbook.

By SUE WADESUN CORRESPONDENT

PUNTA GORDA — FUNdamentals (formerly Senior FUNdamentals) in Punta Gorda has always had fun at heart.

The center’s move to a more intimate space in Bermont Road’s Winn-Dixie plaza and its recent rebranding haven’t changed that. Its new location buzzes with activity.

A place where over-50s can socialize and stay active, it’s decorated with photographs of classic movie stars and jumping with piped-in big-band music. There are 50 Vegas-style game machines (to help hone skills, not for gambling), a movie area with leather recliners, Wii bowling, a pool table, tech classes and, most of all, companionship.

FUNdamentals’ only age restriction is being 18 to use its game room. As business consultant Ali Chang put it, they’re geared toward the interests of over-50s but open to all ages and rebranding as FUNdamentals to reflect that diversity.

“Besides, many 70-year-olds don’t consider themselves ‘seniors,’” she laughed.

Shirley Banfield, formerly an ace police lieutenant, has Alzheimer’s disease. She and her sister-caretaker, Suzie Price, were daily regulars at Senior FUNdamentals from the day it first opened next to Muscle Car City.

“We call them ‘The Sisters,’” Chang said at the time. “They’re real fun.”

Until one day Suzie was hospitalized, leaving Shirley at home alone and confused.

When Shirley went missing, the FUNdamentals mission changed overnight. No longer all fun and games, it had turned life-and-death serious.

“We now have Shirley on GPS, but twice she left it behind and wasn’t reachable,” said Chang. “At that point we reached out to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and found out about the free Take Me Home program, which

enters people in their system so that they can be found more quickly if they go missing.

“We also use Amazon’s smart home, with Alexa, so her sister in the hospital and I can drop into her living room virtually to check on her.”

As FUNdamentals members age, Chang has started noticing serious life-cycle changes. Alzheimer’s worsens. They need more help with daily living.

“At first, members would say they were putting off assisted living until ‘next year,’ but all of a sudden it became ‘now.’ Since moving here, we’ve seen more and more members who are still independent but need help. We had to change our business model.”

What Chang has witnessed firsthand is supported by statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association, which projects an increase from today’s 5.8 million Americans with Alzheimer’s to nearly 14 million in 2050.

Another charter member, Roy Baccarella, fell, hit his head on the kitchen counter and lay knocked out on the floor for two

days.“Home healthcare found

him,” said Chang, “and we had to contact his family. Family members, even we, think they’re independent until something happens. So if we can educate everyone beforehand with awareness and preparedness, that helps give peace of mind.

“We’ve set up lunch-and-learns for our members, to make outreach easier. The last one was Meals on Wheels, to talk about programs that are available even for people who aren’t disabled.”

Over the last three months, FUNdamentals has also become a nexus of helping hands.

Shirley Banfield, for instance, can’t afford full-time home healthcare or assisted living.

“Because her daughter lives in another city,” Chang explained, “we had to get creative and bring in other helpers including Meals on Wheels, Helping Hands SW FL of Punta Gorda and Trilogy Home Healthcare. Among all of them we’ve been able to coordinate more frequent wellness checks if members don’t show up here.”

Christine Fankhauser, community liaison for Helping Hands and an Alzheimer’s Walk committee member, said, “When Ali sees a need, she jumps on it.”

“The center has evolved,” said Chang. “We’re no longer just about having fun, comforting widows and holding cooking classes. We’re about the whole lifespan.”

Former Senior FUNdamentals relocates

SUN PHOTO BY SUE WADE

Member Ted Teribury feels the love with Helping Hands commu-nity liaison Christine Fankhauser and FUNdamentals staffer Debi Sell.

More CoverageFUNdamentals (941-347-

7648), 27690 Bermont Road

(Winn-Dixie plaza), Unit 2, next

to Subway, is open Monday

to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,

Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monthly membership fees

are $25 per member, $35 per

couple and $10 for veterans.

An all-day pass is $10. For

schedules of activities, go to

www.seniorfundamentals.com.

As a leadup to the

Charlotte County Walk to

End Alzheimer’s this fall,

FUNdamentals is holding

a fundraiser July 6, from

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Benefiting

Alzheimer’s Association

research, the event will

feature guitar and vocals by

Michael Hantman, raffles and

giveaways.

(Excerpts from the Daily Herald-News from June 27, 1979 through July 03, 1979)

VILLAGE MANAGER NAMEDBob Carpenter has

been appointed Mall Manager of Fishermen’s Village $6 million shopping mall and apartments. Besides he’ll manage a marina com-plex under construction of the juncture of the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. Fishermen’s Village is expected to open in November. Carpenter was previously manager and marketing director for Maui Mall, Maui, Hawaii. His background includes additional mall experi-ence at Maui plus several years in media, both in sales and reporting. In 1978 Carpenter was named Kiwanian Man of the Year by the Kiwanis Club of Maui and Boss of the Year by the Maui branch of National Secretaries Association. Carpenter graduat-ed from Kent State University with a bach-elor of science degree in telecommunications. He also is a graduate of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Promotion Institute.

Management and leasing offices are located are located at the Fishermen’s Village construction site.

CITY OFFICIALS HONORED IN THE STATE TOUR OF FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE

Punta Gorda Councilmen and depart-ment heads were guests of Fishermen’s Village Wednesday for a lun-cheon at the Punta Gorda

Isles Yacht Club. This was followed by a special tour of the Fishermen’s Village project slated for a November open-ing. Don Donelson of Fishermen’s Village gave a slide presentation showing different stages of progress at the project. He used artist’s render-ings of the completed complex along with exteriors and interiors of the shops and apartments that will be available in the Center. The first floor will have between 50 and 55 exclusive shops. Two restaurants will be built, Donelson pointed out. There will be a 98-slip full-service deluxe marina for live-aboard yachtsmen and for visiting boaters. There is going to be a full-time dock master. The com-plex also will include a 200-room Village Inn and Conference Center adja-cent with private health and tennis memberships. Fishermen’s Village took first place in the state of Florida in 1978 for its Newsletter.

‘DEAN OF PERSONAL MOTIVATION’ TO SPEAK

Earl Nightingale will be guest speaker at the Friends of the Library meeting June 30 in the Charlotte Cultural Center Centennial Hall. Nightingale’s daily radio program, “Our Changing

World,” is now the “most listened to radio series on earth.” His observa-tions of life, the world and people are heard by many millions every day throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, South Africa, Guam, New Zealand, and Fiji and Caribbean Islands. Nightingale is often called the “Dean of Personal Motivation.”

HOSPITAL FILLS POSTJerry Summerville has

been named assistant administrator of fiscal affairs for the Medical Center Hospital in Punta Gorda. This announce-ment today came from Hospital Administrator Harvey A. Rudisaile.

HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITIES

New officers were elect-ed at the organizational meeting of the Health Facilities Authority today at Punta Gorda City Hall. They are Robert Hollander, keeper of re-cords; Lydia Moran, vice president; Paul Schuman, member; Joyce Hindman, president.

SUSAN B. ANTHONY DOLLAROn July 2, the Susan

B. Anthony dollar was issued. It is the first United States coin to honor a woman.

LOSING TO THE SYSTEMDore May Moore and

her five children say, they want off the Welfare rolls, but the system won’t let them. Department of Health and Rehabilitation social worker Paul Owens explained volumes of guidelines to go by the book in handling Mrs. Moore’s case. She likes

to get out and work, but the HRS cut her Welfare income and food stamp allotments.

JAN THACKRAYJan Thackray does not

claim to be another Julia Childs. She just likes to cook. Her recipes appear in the Daily Herald-News every Wednesday. She does not want to spend all day in the kitchen. That is also why her recipes are very popular. “I never took a cooking lesson,” says Mrs. Thackray. She has been a home maker for 28 years. Her husband is the biggest booster of her efforts in the kitchen.

LARKIN’S RIDING BRINGS HOME RIBBONS

Cheryl Larkin’s bedroom is filled with ribbons and trophies. They were all earned during the last three years for her showings in local horse shows. Cheryl is a 16-year-old Charlotte High School student. Her love of horses dates back seven years. She learned to ride as a youth in Westchester, New York. She rides and trains her horse, Pink Lady, seven days a week. Cheryl is hoping to attend one of the four colleges in the United States which of-fers riding scholarships. They permit students to bring horses to the campus.

DAILY HERALD-NEWS DELIVERY RATE TO RISE JULY 1

Home delivery cost of the Daily Herald-News will be increased to $4.15 a month effective July 1. Single copy price will remain unchanged at 15 cents per copy..

‘CHARLIE TODAY SEZ.....’“It looks like the gas

shortage is not all bad, according to the Sheriff’s Department information.

LETTER TO DR. LAWRENCE LAMB; HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

“Dear Dr. Lamb: I have high blood pressure. The bottom number is high. The top reading is OK. My doctor is giving me Aldomet. Taking it does not lower the bottom reading. What should I do? Thank You.”

“Dear Reader: Aldomet is a very good medicine to lower both upper and lower blood pressure reading. A reading of 100 is not bad for your bottom pressure. Below 90 may happen after a while. Sometimes using a diuretic helps. I am sending you Health Letter number 1-8: Blood Pressure, to give you a better understanding of your blood pressure readings.”

TEAM MATES AGAINNumerous Charlotte

High School athletes have found their way to Bethel College. This year’s graduates David Mull, John Gamble and Bryan Wilder signed letters of intent to play football for the Threshers.

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“Surreal” was the word Ivanka Trump used to describe North Korea, which she briefly visited this past weekend with dear ol’ dad.

It was the first time an American president had crossed the threshold into the hermit kingdom, where Trump met with his love-letter-writing bro Kim Jong Un. Naturally, Ivanka needed to be there.

It was, indeed, surreal — and not just to the princess. The world watched as the duo, along with the perpetually suspi-cious-looking Jared Kushner, traveled between the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, and the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. Ivanka played her role, which appar-ently was to look so pretty, to speak about women’s empower-ment, and to look so pretty.

She’s a showstopper, to be sure, and doubtless good com-pany on the president’s travels. She’s been at his side since she was a little girl, after all, attending balls and premieres, stylishly dressed and comfort-able in the public milieu. And perhaps the president felt he needed a female presence to fill the void of first lady Melania

Trump’s absence.Ivanka was appreciatively

received during a visit to South Korea’s Osan Air Base, but not so much in Osaka, it seemed. Except for the speech she was to deliver, Ivanka looked weirdly out of place every-where she appeared, which was everywhere. She’s a daughter, not a diplomat (except in a pretend world) or head of state. Yet she waltzed into meetings and conversations as though she were. Technically, Ivanka is an adviser to the president, but what does that mean in reality?

Trump may have been amused by his daughter’s high-profile participation, but not everyone was. In a memorable moment captured on video in Osaka, Ivanka awkwardly joined a group of

world leaders deep in conver-sation. They were Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, British Prime Minister Theresa May, International Monetary Fund president Christine Lagarde and French President Emmanuel Macron — not precisely Ivanka’s peer group, but chutzpah seems to be a family trait.

Lagarde was nodding her head as May said, “As soon as you charge them with that economic aspect of it, a lot of people start listening who otherwise wouldn’t listen.” Whereupon, a smiling Ivanka interjected:

“And the same with the defense side of it, in terms of the whole business that’s been, sort of, male-dominated.”

Lagarde’s expression, combined with her pursed lips, was devastating commentary. Then the fun began. The video went viral and suddenly Ivanka was being artificially photobombed into the historical record, placing her in famous and fictional events — at Yalta with President Franklin Roosevelt, on the soccer field with Megan Rapinoe, treading the icy waters with Jack and

Rose in “Titanic.”But more satirical than the

phony images were the real ones. Repeatedly, Ivanka ap-peared to have been airdropped into situations and places she didn’t belong. In a thought cloud above Lagarde’s head, I imagined her thinking, “What the hell is she doing here?” To that point, what was the president thinking?

In a word, branding.Or so it is reasonable to

surmise. Branding is what Trump is always doing in the guise of diplomacy. And it’s what he would have his daugh-ter do in preparation for her post-presidency years. Though it’s not clear that Ivanka wants to run for president, as her father has suggested, she might enjoy a top diplomatic post, as he has also hinted.

To someone like Donald Trump, showing off — or should we say displaying — Ivanka to the world is a golden marketing opportunity. If his ultimate goal is to promote the Trump brand and the children who will carry it forward, why not take advantage of such opportunities? Who cares, anyway?

Everybody, it seems, except the see-nothing Trump base. The father-daughter team isn’t merely off-putting for its trans-parent use of the office of the presidency to advance future, personal gain but for what it signals to the world: This is not a serious White House, and American diplomacy is a family business.

Neither half of the “Javanka” juggernaut came to the White House with any especially relevant skills, yet both have se-curity clearances and Kushner, a real estate scion, was assigned the task of securing Middle East peace. Ivanka, whose resume includes modeling and creating a clothing business, has seemingly now evolved from adviser (wear the purple tie?) to diplomat to … whatever her heart desires.

Presumably, she and her hus-band enjoy job security, but one fantasizes about photoshopping them back home to New York — or wherever they choose — and declaring this dreadful reality show a wrap.

Kathleen Parker’s email address is [email protected].

Travels with Daddy: Ivanka photobombs world

KATHLEEN PARKERWashington Post

Dozens of Charlotte County employees, staff from partner agencies and volunteers participated in a three-day hurricane exercise Wednesday through Friday last week. The exercise involved a fictional storm named Hurricane Jerry, in honor of our retiring Emergency Management Director Jerry Mallet, who promptly labeled the moniker “ridiculous.”

Hurricane Jerry was a Category 4 storm with project-ed storm surge of 15 feet at the coast. Exercises like this are helpful not only for staff, but for the public. For example, we’ve all grown used to seeing storms ranked on the Category 1-5 Saffir-Simpson scale. As we’ve learned more about what forces cause the most deaths and damage, the storm surge forecast has been identified as the most important factor when making preparation, evacuation, rescue, recovery and mitigation decisions. The evacuation mantra is run from

water, hide from wind.A storm surge prediction of

15 feet above ground means if your home sits at 12 feet above sea level, the water will be three feet deep in your yard. This is why it is so important to know your zone. Charlotte County has six evacuation zones labeled by color (red, or-ange, yellow, green, purple and white) and letter (A through E; the white non-evacuation zone is not assigned a letter). To find out which zone you live in, visit CharlotteCountyFL.gov and click Know Your Zone under Popular Links.

For last week’s exercise,

Hurricane Jerry’s storm surge lived up to its billing pushing 17 feet of storm surge onshore. Before landfall the Office of Emergency Management ordered evacuations of the red/A and orange/B zones, which included mobile homes and low-lying areas countywide. When the storm hit a few miles north of the Sarasota/Charlotte border, it caused widespread catastrophic damage on the barrier islands, Cape Haze Peninsula and Punta Gorda.

To prepare to respond to scenarios simulated in the exercise, OEM staff introduced “injects,” or situations that might arise after a storm. One inject was the closure of the Tom Adams Bridge connecting Manasota Key to the mainland. Another inject was the loss of internet, landlines and mobile phones and emergency radio connectivity. Yet another was the complete loss of power to the entire county. This forced staff to game plan for

various operations.The exercise envisioned an

estimated 35,000 homes de-stroyed or heavily damaged and roughly 45,000 people needing immediate shelter. Even as first responders performed virtual search and rescue missions, and Public Works crews cleared debris from major roads, staff in the Emergency Operations Center were coordinating the delivery of supplies and equipment and the deployment of personnel, restoring county operations and communicating vital information to residents in any way possible.The exercise simulated more than three days of preparation and response. Many staff who participated lived through the months-long aftermath of Hurricane Charley and almost all lived through the 2017 scare from Hurricane Irma. These exam-ples of what did happen and what could have happened are what drive us to be as ready as we can for what might happen next. Of the county’s 1,395

employees, 1,035 are designated as essential personnel and an additional 124 have volunteered to serve in shelters or our 2-1-1 call center during an emergen-cy activation. I’m confident in our preparedness and proud of my colleagues for their commit-ment to serving our residents through the worst of times.

We can all tighten up our disaster preparedness. At your home, check your disaster plan, review your insurance policy, stock the pantry with nonperishables and bottled water, know your zone, discuss evacuation scenarios with family and friends, check in on an elderly neighbor. In short, be storm ready. For every-thing you need to know, visit CharlotteCountyFL.gov and click Know Your Zone under Popular Links.

Ray Sandrock is the Charlotte County administrator. Readers may reach him at [email protected].

Hurricane exercise hones county’s readiness

RAY SANDROCKCharlotte County

Administrator

TODAY’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR

PORT CHARLOTTE

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019

Project LinusMake blankets for Charlotte

County kids FGCU 117 Herald

Court Punta Gorda 9-11am Nancy

941-627-4364

Tai Chi 13 PosturesTaiChi 13 Postures basic form Fri

10AM PGICA $20 Instr: Richard

Curtis 407-923-8310 Open 2 more

weeks

Eagles

Eagles 23111 Harborview Rd PC

941-629-1645 lunch 11-2 pm dinner

5-8 music by Just Friends

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2019

Farmers Market8 -12 taylor & w olympia

9413914856 Fresh produce dom. &

Organic Bakers Fish Butcher Olives

Citrus & more. music too

Closet of HopeFree clothing, ID required. 1st & 3rd

Saturdays 9:30a-12p. Gulf Cove

UMC, 1100 McCall, PC. 697-1747

EaglesEagles 23111 Harborview Rd PC

941-629-1645 dinner 5-8 Bingo 1-4

Open mic Billy G

AL 110-show me moneyShow me the Money – join us for

an afternoon of fun. Starting at

1:00 pm. Open to the public.

ENGLEWOOD


Table TennisEnglewood Sports Complex,

941-861-1980, 9-1p. $2 to play!

Suncoast Bridge ClubJoin our free Bridge Club, meet

friends. Meets 1:00-4:00 in

Suncoast Auditorium 779 Medical

Dr Englewood. RSVP: 473-3919

Dine & VercealRotonda Elks Chef choice: Stuffed

shells & reg menu 5-7:30pm Music

by Verceal 7-10pm members &

guests

Rotonda VFWMusic by Troubadour Deux 5:00-

7:30pm Members and Guests 3725

Cape Haze Dr. Rotonda 697-1123


Closet of HopeFree clothing, ID required. 1st & 3rd

Saturdays 9:30a-12p. Gulf Cove

UMC, 1100 McCall, PC. 697-1747

Corn Hole 12:30pmRotonda Elks Corn Hole 12:30 sign

in 1pm games begin $2 fee. Come

solo or bring a buddy. Members &

guests

40 CarrotsShare meaningful play with your

child ages 0-5 limit 12 families

10:15 or 11:45 Elsie Quirk Lib 100

W Dearborn 861-5000

NORTH PORT


Life After Downton

NO MEETING TODAY! Summer

Break. Ques? 941-861-5000

North Port VFWMembers & Guests, Lunch 11-2,

Fish Fry/Rib Dinner 5-7, Music by

Greg Gage 6:30-9:30, 4860 Trott

Cir, NP 426-6865

AMVETS 2000 DinnerMeatball Subs with Amvets Chips

5-9pm Plinko @ 7pm 401 Ortiz

Blvd NP 941-429-1999


Closet of HopeFree clothing, ID required. 1st &

3rd Saturdays 9:30a-12p. Gulf

Cove UMC, 1100 McCall, PC.

697-1747

Beginners Meditation10:30am Shannon Staub Library

941-861-1740 Simple 12-18 minute

practice to help you become

effortlessly meditative

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vocals playing: Leonard Cohen, Michael Buble’, Sam Cooke, Paul

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STAFF REPORT

Less than 24 hours after an advisory against swimming was put in place at three Sarasota County gulf waters beaches, it was lifted for two of them Thursday afternoon.

“Florida Department of

Health in Sarasota County officials received testing results today at a satisfactory level meeting both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state recreational water standards,” the de-partment said in a Thursday afternoon news release.

The beaches affected were for Venice Beach and Lido Casino Beach.

“Residents and visitors may return to swimming and other water sports at this site. The ‘no swim’ advisory signage has been removed,” it stated.

However, the advisory

remains on for Brohard Beach. Officials said it will be re-sam-pled on Friday.

“The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County monitors water quality weekly at 16 sites along Sarasota’s 34 miles of beaches,” it stated. “The intent of this program is

to provide county residents and visitors with accurate, up-to-date information on the water quality at our beaches.”

It said residents can stay up to date by visiting www.OurGulfEnvironment.scgov.net, calling 941-232-2437, or visiting www.visitbeaches.org.

‘No swim’ advisory lifted for two of three beaches


OUR VIEW

OUR POSITION: North Port has to focus on a realistic plan to retain preschool and community services of the YMCA. ASAP.

I f you want to see an inviting, innovative preschool program, check out the SKY Family YMCA’s Sunshine Education

Academies off Laurel Road in North Venice or Center Road in Venice.

Both are new. The child center in North Venice was built at PGT Industries primarily to serve PGT employees whose children need a convenient, well-run preschool. The place itself was built by PGT Industries for $1.7 million, but the program is run by the SKY Family YMCA.

By all reports, it is a great partnership. No doubt it is a critical community service. Ditto for the Sunshine Education Academy opened by the YMCA last year at the Y’s Venice campus on Center Road.

In recent years, the SKY Family YMCA has operated a child care program in North Port at the Al Goll Center in Dallas White Park. They have said the old building is inadequate — which it clearly is. They have discussed options for a new facility on the site, but the timeline for upgrades at city-owned buildings on city property has been vague, at best.

Last week, frustrated YMCA officials notified the city they would end the child care program at the Al Goll Center on Sept. 30 because the building is substandard and the city’s response to needs has been inadequate.

It’s a shame, especially for working families who depend on child care and the children who benefit from a well-run preschool program. Now, something must be done to keep SKY Family involved and to make sure families in the fast-growing city of North Port get services equivalent to those in Venice or Bonita Springs, where SKY Family is building yet another Sunshine Academy.

The decision by the Y may have appeared precipitous. However, the letter to the city from Keith Farlow, the Y’s chief volunteer officer; and Gordon Echtenkamp, the interim CEO; said the decision came from frustration with the city’s dawdling on the building issue.

Despite repeated requests, they wrote, “The city has clearly expressed their unwillingness to identify renovation funds for your facility.”

Further, they said, “We have presented our case several times to the city to identify funds to upgrade the city facility. Each occasion, the city took a position to provide for improved facilities only as part of the long-term planning of the park without providing funds for current renovations.”

Essentially, true.At a recent meeting, the City

Commission moved ahead tentatively with plans to establish a public-private partnership with the Y, but the bureaucratic process involved with that could take at least six months. And that’s just to get formally started.

The problem, as we see it, is there seems no sense of urgency. Will that change now?

That may well be the Y’s aim: To get city government to focus on an immediate fix while addressing a long-term solution. Not easy, considering how this commission tends to get hung up on process and philosophical questions.

But we’ll be optimistic; we’ll take the letter as a marker, notification that this is a crisis that can be addressed by both sides focusing on the goal of critical community services.

SKY Family YMCA is well-respected throughout the region. It is a great partner. The city needs this partner.

Rising sea levels are not a mythEditor:

Contrary to a recent letter to the editor, “Alarmists spreading climate change bunk,” the effects of climate change are very real.

The writer falsely stated that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has not found evidence of sea levels rising. Visit their website (nooa.gov) to see a detailed description of current higher sea levels and their effects, in answer to a question: “Is sea level rising?” The answer is “yes.” The article goes on to describe the more deadly storm surges and increased flooding resulting from the rise in sea level.

If one is not convinced of the devastating effects of climate change, go to the National Geographic website (nationalgeographic.com), where numerous instances of the effects of rising seas are documented and supported with disturbing photos. For example:

North Carolina Outer Banks are getting swallowed by the ocean.

South Florida septic tanks are getting flooded and polluting waters.

The land located between India and Bangladesh have fields filled with salt water.

Marshall Islands in the central Pacific are flooding, causing residents to relocate or elevate their dwellings.

Don’t be fooled by the minority of unreliable scientists and the current administration in Washington, who deny what is clearly happening in our seas because of climate change. We need to work with other nations to curb the increase in ocean and atmospheric warming.

Mary RaynorPort Charlotte

Two different views of reparationsEditor:

Indigenous people north and south were displaced, died of disease and were killed by Christian Europeans through slavery, rape and war. In 1491, about 145 mil-lion people lived in the Western Hemisphere. By 1691, the population of indigenous Americans had declined by 90-95%, or by around 130 million people.

Today, there are over 5 million Native Americans in the United States, 78% of whom live outside reservations.

Falling sea levels associated with an intensive period of Quaternary glaciation created the Bering land bridge that joined Siberia to Alaska about 60–25,000 years ago. The latest this migration could have taken place is 12,000 years ago.

Tribal fights for hunting and fishing rights, education, sacred sites and natural resources are all rooted in self-determination. When tribes settle claims against federal and state governments, the funds invariably go toward governance. Even Indian gaming, which many people think of as a form of reparations, grows out of tribal

government activity, and Congress has mandated that gaming profits be spent on governance.

America’s moral debts to African-Americans and American Indians are shockingly deep and wide. African-Americans point to slavery, Black Codes, Jim Crow and red-lining. And American Indians point to land and resources theft, boarding schools, and cultural and religious persecution.

But while African-Americans eye individual payments, Indian tribes seek control over lands and natural resources taken from them by the United States and state governments.

John SurkanPort Charlotte

A few questions about national affairsEditor:

Is anybody awake in our country?I am wondering why it is nobody’s

business as to what President Trump says to Vladimir Putin when they hold secretive sessions during international meetings.

Weren’t there indictments against Russians interfering in the last election? And aren’t there indications they want to do it again? Do most of us consider them at least an adversary, if not an enemy? The president talks about other people committing treason? How do we know what he is doing?

I have more questions about the shelters housing the children from Central America who are with adults who are seeking a safe haven here in our country. We understand they are run by private business being paid for by taxpayer dollars.

News of horrific conditions reach our ears but we are told they are false rumors. Why can no one from the media get in to check, to take photographs, if they are proud of the job they are doing? It seems even congressmen can’t get in.

Who is paying for the shelters? If it is taxpayers, this is Un-American. The Nazis ran camps for disabled children and camps where they did medical experiments on children. This reminds one of that. Not as extreme, no doubt. But this is worrisome.

One last question. Why is it OK for President Trump, upon being accused of a sexual attack, to deny it by saying “She is not my type.” Does this mean if a woman is his type, he is entitled to commit this kind of attack?

Dorothy GaylordPunta Gorda

Thanks for support of Leadership eventEditor:

Thank you to all who attended and supported the recent fundrais-ing event hosted by 2019 Leadership North Port.

It was a fun evening to support the Imagine Schools of North Port and the Loveland Center North Port Campus.

The Leadership North Port Class of 2019 thanks all the wonderful sponsors: Modern Woodmen and

Corey Cyr, Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Englewood Community Hospital, Busey Bank, Achieva Credit Union, Charlotte State Bank and Trust, Visit Sarasota and Rothco Signs and Design; and the contributors of silent auction and in-kind items.

Special thanks to the Imagine School volunteers and to the Loveland Center for providing the venue for the Time Travelers Reunion and ensuring a successful event.

Proceeds will be distributed to the Imagine Schools of North Port and the Loveland Center North Port campus.

Heather RozelleNorth Port

Another view of vaccinesEditor:

Children of God for Life, a public citizen group, tracks the use of aborted fetal parts. Because some companies are using human cells for testing we now have human DNA in some of our vaccines, drugs and cosmetics.

Don’t believe that we could possibly have vaccines from aborted fetal cell lines? Go to Children of God for Life for a list of vaccines.

Chicken pox, Hepatitis-A and MMR vaccines using aborted fetal cell lines has never been hidden from us. But when parents go to their doctors for vaccinations, who asks to see the product insert? And doctors, who have been administering the vaccines for years have never checked into the ingredients, although it has always been right at their fingertips.

And what would happen if they did? They would read that the vaccine contains “residual DNA and proteins” and “components” of “MRC-5”, “WI-38” (or both) “human diploid cell lines.” We need to educate ourselves and help our children and grandchildren to be safe.

Please let us do something about this. No wonder that there are so many abortionists. And thank President Trump for his decisive action to end all government contracts involving aborted fetal research.

Lucy AllenPort Charlotte

Eileen at Post Office worth the extra milesEditor:

Eileen at the Post Office in downtown Punta Gorda is such a gem. She makes you laugh while waiting in line just listening to her. She is the reason I drive the extra miles to that Post Office.

She is like a traffic director help-ing people navigate when they need help filling out paperwork while still getting customers through the line.

This world needs more enthusiastic people like her, because it is contagious. Thank you, Eileen, for your big smile, your energy and general caring of people.

Nancy BowsherPunta Gorda

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Nancy Fleming, who has served in the Coast Guard for four years. Though her daughter is autistic, “she doesn’t let her disability hold her back.”

“She’s ready,” Nancy said.Just before 2 p.m., Michael

Haymans, one of the swim’s founders and a Punta Gorda attorney the other 364 days of the year, told roughly 250 people in floaties, paddle

boards, or just in the water what they had going against them.

“You’re fighting against the tide,” said Haymans, with the wind also blowing the opposite direction of their final destination: Harpoon Harry’s at Fisherman’s Village.

The half-mile trek was tough, with first-place winner Dylan Hacker, 18, saying the tide kept

pushing him back.The Charlotte High School

swim team member has placed first the past four years in a row.

“That was miserable,” said Forrest Lumby, 22, who came in shortly after Hacker. “There was some serious chop.”


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SUN PHOTOS BY JERRY BEARD

Michael Haymans warns hundreds of swimmers of the tough currents they will have to swim against this year.

From left to right: Dianne Davis, Susan Davis and Matt Cory prepare to swim to Harpoon Harry’s.

Dylan Hacker, 18, has been the first place winner of the Freedom Swim for the past four years.

University of Tampa graduate Forrest Lumby, 22, said the tough currents in this year’s Freedom Swim were “miserable.”

to represent John Redmond, president of Allegiant Travel Company and Sunseeker Resorts. Redmond had only met Duquet once when he called stating he represented the owners of Seahorse Marina and they were willing to sell their property.

He also convinced the marina owners to invest in the Commission Resource Program, which promised to pay them 1 percent per month on their $100,000 investment, calculating to a $1,000 per month return.

Duquet remains incarcerated at the Charlotte County Jail on a $300,000 bond. Charde was arrested Tuesday and is currently being held in the Collier County Jail.


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COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS

FIRECRACKER 5KMore than 550 runners took

part in the Firecracker 5K to start Independence Day in North Port.

The event, held at North Port High School, has been a city tradition for 13 years.

This year’s overall winner was Tyler Fisher with a time of 15:57.

“The experience and the pos-itivism this morning was im-mense,” said Joel Dlugosinski, of Team Doogie, which helped organize and run the race this year. “It was a great turnout.”

Funds raised help North Port High School and its cross country teams.

BIRTHDAYFROM PAGE 1C

Right: A dog named Victoria was the winner of the Patri-otic Costume Contest that is an annual part of the North Port Firecracker 5K held Thursday in North Port.SUN PHOTOS BY MONICA AMAYA

Hans Duque and Dustin Hawkins sprint Thursday morning to the finish line at the North Port Firecracker 5K put on by Team Doogie and Durti Timing.

Tyler Fisher wins the 2019 Firecracker 5K in North Port with a time of 15 minutes, 57 seconds on July 4.

Right: Quin Willis, 5, goes from third base toward home during a Diamond Run to help celebrate both the Fourth of July and North Port’s 60th birthday. The Diamond Run took place during Freedom Festival on Independence Day in North Port at CoolToday Park.

Ehva Carrion, 11, takes a selfie after getting her face painted at the North Port Freedom Festival, held for a first time at CoolToday Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves spring training facility.

Women’s Forum to meetThe Peace River Federated

Republican Women’s Forum will be meeting on July 10, at the Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club, 1780 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. The meeting will begin at noon and end at 1 p.m. (social time 11:30 a.m.-noon). Guest speaker will be Dena DeCamp, President, Florida Federation of Republican Women. Lunch is $20 for members and $22 for guests. For reservations, email: [email protected] or call: 941-916-7224. Reservations must be made no later than today, July 5.

Southern Grand SlamBig Boy Toyz expo will

present Southern Grand Slam at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Charlotte Sports Complex, 2300 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte. The event features artists Daryryl Worley, Billy Dean, Tobacco Road Band and Jim Brown and a fireworks display. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. VIP seating is available. For more information, call 305-761-8860.

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By BETHANY AOTHE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

When Megan Shoemaker’s boyfriend proposed to her in February 2017, he knew better than to purchase a classic engagement ring dominated by a glittering white diamond.

Instead, he selected a gray marquise-cut — sometimes called a boat-shaped — diamond set in sterling silver, because he knew that Shoemaker, a Jeweler’s Row designer, would want to customize the rest.

“I’m not a very traditional person,” Shoemaker said, tilting her hand to show off tiny diamonds that flanked the gray centerpiece on her white gold band. She had gotten the extra stones from her mom. “I just never saw myself with the round, brilliant-cut white diamond, even though they’re absolutely gorgeous. It’s just not me.”

In a continuing trend of bucking tradition, a growing number of young couples are opting for “alternative” engagement rings — replacing the standard Tiffany’s fare with colored gems, locally designed bands, or ethically sourced stones. For some, it’s a way to save money. Others want to tailor their rings to their personalities. In all instances, it’s shaking up the jewelry industry.

‘EXACTLY HOW YOU WANT IT TO BE’The rise of Pinterest,

Instagram, and Etsy has papered the internet with glam shots of rings with black diamonds, knife-edge bands, oval sunstone rings, even coffin-shaped stones, shattering the idea of what a ring can look like.

Besides standard white, diamonds come in varying shades of gray, brown, blue, and more — tinged by the presence of elements like nitrogen and boron. Galaxy diamonds, flecked with black and white imperfections, have a salt and pepper appearance.

Forget diamonds altogether and the selection expands: Sapphires and rubies are a good pick for durability. Opals, pearls, and morganite (a pink-colored stone that’s a variety of beryl) have a refined look, but steer away from them if you lead an active lifestyle; they’re softer and more easily scratched.

Like online shoppers, jewelry store customers also have a better idea of what they want, according to Lauren Priori of Center City’s L. Priori Jewelry.

“People are getting married a little bit older, so they have more confidence in their own sense of style,” she said. “(They) have a broader understanding of what’s possible. It can be exactly how you want it to be.”

When she consults with clients, Priori asks questions to suss out what kind of ring they want: What does their lifestyle look like? Do they see themselves wearing the ring every day? Do they see themselves wearing an engagement ring at all a couple decades from now?

Priori designed an engagement ring for her sister Christine with her now-brother-in-law, Josh Poole, who wanted to incorporate the principle of wave interference. The double-banded yellow gold ring, studded with small baguette-cut and round diamonds, has two focal points and a gap where the main stone would traditionally be.

“The idea of interference — where a wave combines with another to form a new wave — is very romantic to me,” Poole said. “It’s a beautiful metaphor for love and getting married.”

GOING AGAINST THE ‘THREE MONTH RULE’

Talk to someone about buying an engagement ring, and they’ll probably mention the “three month rule” — the idea that the partner proposing has to spend three months of gross salary on the bling. But that rule, which stems from a 1930s marketing maneuver by the De Beers diamond cartel, has grown outdated.

According to a New York Times poll this year, most people spend two weeks’ pay on a ring, or between $500 and $3,000.

According to Shoemaker, a one-karat brilliant-cut diamond of good quality will easily run $3,000 to $4,000. Choose an alternative stone and the price comes down: A black or gray diamond of the same size and quality might go for less than $1,000.

The same is true of bands — go with an independent jeweler and you stand to save.

Michelle Lattner of Keta Metals in South Philly works

with people who purchase their own stones and come to her for the rest of the ring. At 27, she’s at an age where her peers are talking about getting engaged. Spending several months of salary on a ring seems impractical when more

expensive life goals loom on the horizon, she said.

“It’s like, ‘I have to put away $500 (a month) for this

engagement ring that I’ll get a year down the road,’” Lattner said. “I would rather spend that $500 on a really awesome trip or a down payment on a house.”

Using 3D-printed models and metalworking tools, Lattner can craft a silver ring for under $100 and gold for under $200. While commercial jewelry uses CAD (computer aided design) to make precise, tiny settings with perfect prongs, Lattner’s lower-tech approach translates to settings with fewer prongs and a more natural-looking shine to her rings.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYThanks in part to pop

culture and politically active performers, today’s ring shoppers are more conscious of the origins of diamonds and metal. A growing number of couples seek out conflict-free diamonds, ethically mined, with no connection to terror or opposition groups.

There has also been a rise in awareness of the environmental effects of their extraction. Irresponsible mining practices often result in stagnant water in open pits, creating a breeding ground for diseases. Dust blasted out of mines pollutes nearby water sources, and the destruction of habitats leads to decreased biodiversity.

And some couples opt out of the system entirely, buying lab-created diamonds.

Synthetic diamonds have been around since 1954. Technology has improved over time, making lab-created diamonds identical to their mined counterparts. The preferred process today (chemical vapor deposition) grows carbon atoms from a tiny diamond seed that’s kept under extreme heat and pressure for several days. The resulting stone generally costs 30% less, Priori said.

Why couples are skipping diamond engagement rings

HEATHER KHALIFA / THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/TNS

Instead of diamonds, many couples are choosing colored stones for engagement rings. These were created by Philadelphia jewelry designer Lauren Priori.

HEATHER KHALIFA/ THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/TNS

Lauren Priori is a jewelry designer who custom designs engagement rings for people.

And they’re bucking the ‘three month’ rule too

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“The Chambermaid” A young woman dreams of a

better life while working at a

luxury hotel in Mexico City. With

Gabriela Cartol, Teresa Sánchez.

Written by Juan Carlos Marquéz,

Lila Avilés. Directed by Avilés. In

Spanish with English subtitles.

(1:42) NR.

“Cocaine Condor” Documentary explores how

U.S. government policy in Latin

America in the 1980s set the

stage for the crack cocaine

epidemic. Directed by Alan

Bradley. (1:12) NR.

“Cold Blood” A hitman helps an injured

woman who shows up at his

remote cabin. With Jean Reno,

Sarah Lind. Written and directed

by Frédéric Petitjean. In French

and English with English

subtitles. (1:31) NR.

“Marianne & Leonard Words of Love” Documentary about singer-

songwriter and poet Leonard

Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, his

onetime muse and longtime

friend. Directed by Nick

Broomfield. (1:37) R.

“Midsommar” A young American tourist

couple are drawn into the

darker aspects of a pagan

festival in rural Sweden. With

Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor,

William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm

Blomgran. Written and directed

by Ari Aster. In English and

Swedish with English subtitles.

(1:40) R.

“Paris Is Burning” Re-release of 1990 documentary

about the drag scene in 1980s

New York City. Directed by Jennie

Livingston. (1:11) R.

“Phil” Greg Kinnear directs and stars

in this comedy-drama about

a depressed dentist who goes

to absurd lengths to learn why

one of his patients committed

suicide. With Emily Mortimer,

Jay Duplass, Taylor Schilling,

Kurt Fuller, Luke Wilson, Bradley

Whitford. Written by Stephen

Mazur. (1:46) R.

“The Return of Martin Guerre” Reissue of the 1982 period

drama starring Gérard Depardieu

as a former soldier greeted with

suspicion when he returns to his

village in medieval France. With

Nathalie Baye. Written by Jean-

Claude Carrière, Natalie Zemon

Davis, Daniel Vigne; based on a

novel by Janet Lewis. Directed

by Vigne. In French with English

subtitles. (2:02) NR.

“Silent Panic” Three friends disagree on what

to do next after discovering a

dead body in the trunk of their

car. With Helene Udy, Constance

Brenneman, Jeff Dowd, Al Burke,

Juliet Frew. Written and directed

by Kyle Schadt. (1:36) NR.

“Spider-Man: Far from Home” The young web slinger’s trip

to Europe with his school

friends is interrupted by Nick

Fury and some elemental

creatures. With Tom Holland,

Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya,

Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau,

JB Smoove, Martin Starr,

Marisa Tomei, Jake Gyllenhaal.

Written by Chris McKenna, Erik

Sommers; based on the comic

book by Stan Lee and Steve

Ditko. Directed by Jon Watts.

(2:08) PG-13.

Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one 17 and younger admitted.

— BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Jack Reynor and Florence Pugh in the fi lm, “Midsommar.”

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Marianne Ihlen is featured in the documentary “Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love.”

By CHRISTEN A. JOHNSONCHICAGO TRIBUNE

Q: An older couple is getting married. Is it rude that they have a registry?

A: Most couples I know who got married in their 50s or 60s didn’t feel comfortable creating a wedding registry, although their guests often wished they had. It’s hard to know what would be useful or cherished for a pair without a registry.

There is nothing wrong with an “older” couple creating a wedding registry. What is rude is when the couple mention gifts on their correspondence.

It’s tempting for couples to include something on the invitation like “Your presence is our present,” if the couple doesn’t want gifts. Don’t do it! It’s awkward and switches the

focus from “Come celebrate with us,” to “They don’t want gifts. Should I buy one anyway?”

Make a wedding registry work in the least awkward way by creating a registry with some items you want or need and telling a few close and trusted friends. Let the conver-sation come up naturally, and spread by word of mouth.

— Cheryl Seidel, president and founder of registryfi nder.com

A: I don’t believe it’s rude at all to have a registry at any age. Older couples are probably combining two households, and they have more stuff . The more specifi c they can be about what they want and need, the better. They’ll receive gifts they actual-ly like and can use. Who doesn’t want that? I’m all for being

direct and asking for what you want. Everyone benefi ts.

Having a registry is about being direct in your commu-nication. It’s being clear about what you want in your home. Some people will still give you what you don’t want, but it gives people a guideline. People are afraid to assert themselves and say, “I really want this,” and I think we need to encour-age people to be more direct.

Stop thinking about all of these social graces that don’t serve us anymore. It’s upsetting when women feel they have to be kind at all cost, especially when it’s at the risk of their own values. Ask for what you want; just be clear.

Sandy Weiner is founder of lastfi rstdate.com and thewomanofvalue.com

Is it rude for an older engaged couple to have a wedding registry?

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There is nothing wrong with an “older” couple creating a wedding registry.

AT THE MOVIES

Family guide to new movie releases‘SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME’Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence,

some language and brief suggestive

comments.

What it’s about: The follow-up

to “Spider-Man: Homecoming”

follows Peter Parker and pals on a

European tour, where they encounter

the Elemental monsters and the

mysterious Mysterio.

The kid attractor factor: It’s a

Spider-Man movie? Comic/superhero!

Good lessons/bad lessons: You

know what they always say: With great

power comes great responsibility, and

in a post-Avengers world, Spider-Man

is looking to unload some of the

burden of responsibility.

Violence: Some action violence —

destruction of cities, etc. Nothing too

gory, but a few violent images and

blood.

Language: Some instances of

swearing.

Sexuality: References to teen

sexuality/kissing, etc.

Drugs: None.

Parents advisory: This superhero

flick is fun, youthful and refreshingly

light. Great for the whole family but

too scary for younger kids.

‘MIDSOMMAR’Rated R for disturbing ritualistic

violence and grisly images, strong

sexual content, graphic nudity, drug

use and language.

What it’s about: A group of American

grad students travel to Sweden for

a midsommar celebration and find

themselves immersed in an isolated

world of bloody, disturbing folkloric

rituals.

The kid attractor factor: Coming

from “Hereditary” director Ari

Aster, there isn’t much in the way of

attraction for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Let that

toxic relationship just go. Also beware

friendly Swedes bearing gifts.

Violence: Some gory body horror and

disturbing bloody images. Murder,

suicide and ritualistic mayhem.

Language: Some swearing.

Sexuality: Graphic nudity and sex.

Drugs: On screen consumption

of magic mushrooms and other

mysterious hallucinogenics.

Parents advisory: This disturbing

ritual cult film is not for the faint of

heart or stomach, or kids. Mature

teens only.

— KATIE WALSH

M.J. (Zendaya) catches a ride from Spider-Man (Tom Holland) in “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”

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By CORIN HIRSCHNEWSDAY

From shelves of pink to widespread frosé to rosé in cans, all signals might indicate we have reached peak rosé. Jesse Bongiovi would disagree.

Asked where Bongiovi calls home these days, he joked “LaGuardia Airport.” The son of musician Jon Bon Jovi spends most of his waking hours promoting Hampton Water, the French rosé he launched last year with business partner Ali Thomas. (Fresh from a circuit through Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin and Houston, he was leaving the next day for Phoenix.)

Rosé consumption may be at a fever pitch here, but that’s not so in other parts of the country, said Bongiovi, who works on the rosé front lines.

“It literally is the water of the Hamptons, but in places like Chicago and Dallas and even Miami, even two years ago there would be three or four rosés,” he said.

When Hampton Water de-buted last year, the back story was widely reported: How the wine got its name (Bongiovi jokingly called the rosé his father handed him, at their home in the Hamptons, “Hampton water,”) plus who makes it and where (Gérard Bertrand, a

prolifi c winemaker in France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region, using mourvedre, grenache, cinsault and syrah grapes).

The salmon-hued Hampton Water possesses many of the hallmarks people associate with French rosé: Slightly racy with ample strawberry notes, plus a low-key lusciousness from aging a portion of the wine in French oak “ mellows out that acidity and gives it a much smoother fi nish,” said Bongiovi. Last year, Wine Spectator magazine named it its top rosé of the year.

Whether it’s the wine, the rating, the name or a smidgen of each, Hampton Water remains a hot seller. Despite being produced by the hundreds of thousands of bottles, the rosé was sold out at three retailers I called (though a few others had it in stock).

One wine seller asked “Do you mean the Bon Jovi wine?” while another reported it was one of the quickest moving rosés in the store, alongside Whispering Angel and Wölff er Estate’s Summer in a Bottle.

As Bongiovi spends “every minute of my life,” promoting Hampton Water, he has the moral support of one very important person: his dad. “It’s certainly great to have him as someone we can call,” he said.

Hampton Water is priced from $19 to $23 for a 750-ml bottle.

Jon Bon Jovi’s son, Jesse Bongiovi,

talks growing rosé brand, Hampton Water

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Jesse Bongiovi, left, said his father, Jon, is always “a phone call away” as he grows his rose brand, Hampton Water.


CRANKSHAFT By Tom Batiuk & Chuck Ayers

SHOE By Gary Brookins & Susie MacNelly

DILBERT By Scott Adams

REX MORGAN By Terry Beatty

MARY WORTH By Karen Moy and June Brigman

BABY BLUES By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

DOONSBURY By Garry Trudeau

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an abdominal X-ray to check on my gallstones, and was sur-prised to find an enlarged spleen. I was told it might be leukemia or lymphoma! I was sent to an oncolo-gist, who reassured me that I did not have cancer and recom-mended I get checked again in six months. My doctor checked it after three, and my spleen had gone back down!What is all this with the spleen? People have it removed after injuries, like accidents. It seems to be insignificant, but can it be an omen for cancer? — M.K.ANSWER: The spleen is an underappreciated abdominal organ. Its major job is to filter and remove old or damaged red blood cells, but it also removes bacteria. In addi-tion, the spleen acts as a very large lymph node, allowing infection-fighting white blood cells to gather and activate. Removal of the spleen leaves people at a higher risk of some kinds of bacterial infections.Enlargement of the spleen has many potential causes. Both liver and heart disease can cause passive congestion of the spleen with blood. Cancer, especially lymphoma, is a com-mon cause, but infection is one cause to consider in a person in whom the spleen enlarges and then returns to normal. There are many less-common causes as well.If the spleen is removed or is nonfunctional (this is almost universal in adults with sickle cell disease, for example), then infections are common, and vaccinations have a different and more intensive schedule, ideally given when the spleen is still in place and working.

It is probably worth it for your doctor to con-tinue to keep an eye on.DEAR DR. ROACH: An acquaintance has recently (within the past two years) been diagnosed with

Parkinson's disease. She is now using a "cell membrane sta-bilizing" diet. Is this likely to help her? Is there any evidence that it works? — S.P.M.ANSWER: Although I wasn't able to find anything about a specific diet with that name, I reviewed the literature on the effects of diet on Parkinson's disease, and the data are still preliminary. For most of the recommendations I have, there are conflicting reports.Of the dietary factors with the best data, I found that fruits and vegetables are likely to be helpful and to protect against damage to the part of the brain affected by PD. Omega-3 fatty acids were found to be helpful in animal models of PD. Prod-ucts high in soy protein and caffeine (especially from tea) may have some benefit. Again, these data are not strong, so I am not recommending a dramatic change in the diet solely to protect against PD. However, fruits and vegetables are certainly of benefit for multiple systems, and I am comfortable recommending a diet high in those.Milk and other dairy products have been shown in some, but not all, studies to have a detri-mental effect on PD.Diet is of importance in many areas of health, but the role in PD seems to be modest, based on current literature. As always, a visit with a regis-tered dietitian nutritionist is worthwhile to get specific and personalized information.

The spleen screens spent blood cells from the body

Dear Readers: Want to avoid SCAMMERS? Would you like to protect your identity and money? Here are a few suggestions from AARP:

* Freeze your credit report. You can always unfreeze your report, but this is how scammers get a lot of information about you. The credit reporting bureaus are Equifax, Experian and Tran-sUnion.

* Invest in a good shredder. Shred all bills and all financial documents. Keep scammers from fishing information out of your trash.

* Do not give out your Social Security number. Places like a doctor's office don't need your Social Security number, no matter what they say.

* Don't answer phone calls from numbers you don't know, and hang up on all robocalls. Don't give out any informa-tion. Ever.

* Stop entering sweepstakes or anything for which there is a drawing. You don't know who is looking at your infor-mation. — HeloiseDear Heloise: With our summer heat, it's important to remind people to make sure their pets have plenty of water, and please bring your pets indoors during the hottest part of the

day. Above all, never leave a pet in your car on a hot day, even with the windows rolled down. In many states now, it's illegal to leave a pet in a hot car. It is punishable by a stiff fine. — Shelly N.,

Clawson, Mich.Dear Heloise: Please consider rethinking your response to thank-you notes for wed-ding gifts. It's not the bride's responsibility to write the thank-you notes; rather, it's the couple's responsibility. — Pam in Kansas

Pam, you're absolutely right! Today, roles for people are changing. That said, women still do most of the thank-you notes, but I'd like to see more men get involved and help their new wives perform this task. — HeloiseDear Heloise: If you want to charge your phone quickly, plug it into the wall, not a PC.

Think about investing in a fast charger, but check your phone's manual or the manu-facturer's website to see what's required for your make of phone.

It's usually not necessary to turn your phone off while charging, but be sure to check your phone's manual, just to be certain. — John W., Middletown, Del.

Keep your identity and your financial assets safe

HINTS FROM HELOISEAdvice Columnist

Thursday’s Challenger Answers

CHALLENGER

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By Lynn Johnston

PICKLES By Brian Crane

B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart

DR. ROACHAdvice Columnist

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DEAR ABBY: For the last 12 years, we have been traveling 7 1/2 hours to see my husband's grand-parents. This happens several times a year. Each time I pray it will be the last visit.

Invariably, when we return home, I am sick for about a week, and it's getting worse. At 96, Grandma isn't cleaning the house (Grandpa died four years ago). She lives on her own in the country. Grandma has fallen, can't cook for her-self and still drives. The clos-est family member lives seven hours away.

Grandma has always been a manipulator, and I'm tired of how she treats her fam-ily. She uses the "financial inheritance" for leverage. My family has things planned out in advance about what to do when someone has reached a certain age.

I'm tired of subjecting myself to this, let alone facing Grandma's wrath. The rest of the family accepts it for what it is. They don't want to upset her, so they give in and accom-modate. Do I have the right to back out? — Wants To Run AwayDEAR WANTS: Before backing out, may I recommend that you and your husband discuss this with all of the relatives involved? It seems to me that a group intervention for Granny may be in order.

If she has enough money that she's successfully holding it over everyone's heads, she has enough to hire someone to clean her house for her on a weekly or monthly basis. Rather than pray for her de-mise, ask yourself, "If she's not cleaning and cooking, how IS she taking care of herself ?"

Contact the senior center nearest to where this poor

woman lives, or the closest Area Agency on Aging and ask what can be done to help her. If not you, then your husband's par-ents, aunts and uncles should do this. Ignoring her

condition could be considered elder abuse. DEAR ABBY: I have never seen this issue discussed anywhere but cannot believe I'm the only person who is dismayed by the tradition of bringing casseroles to the homes of the bereaved.

When my father died, my mother and I hosted a post-memorial get-together at her home. Each of my parents' many friends and acquain-tances brought a casserole. Mom's refrigerator was always full, so there was no room after the seventh casserole.

My mother told me to take the rest to the basement and say it was put in the freezer. My parents never owned a freezer, so after everyone left, we put 17 casseroles down the garbage disposal.

Please make your readers aware that post-funeral food is often inconvenient even if the thought is appreciated. A res-taurant gift card accomplishes the same thing and assures the family will end up with something they actually like. — Enough Is Too Much DEAR ENOUGH: That the love, ef-fort and expense your parents' friends went to ended up down the drain is a shame. I am printing your letter because your suggestion makes sense and readers may appreciate it. If this happens to other read-ers, it would not be ungracious to be honest. Explain there is no more room in the fridge or freezer and suggest the food be taken with the mourners when they leave.

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Dear Car Talk:This September, I will be

parking a 2016 RAM pickup truck in long-term parking at an airport for 3-5 weeks.

Should I disconnect battery? Is that OK to do? What is the maximum amount of time I can safely leave the truck parked with the battery connected? Thank you. — Hank

You can safely leave the truck parked with the battery connected until the 115th season of “Game of Thrones” debuts, Hank. It’ll never be unsafe. The truck just won’t start after three or four weeks.

Every modern car uses some amount of battery power even when the vehicle is parked and shut off. There’s the alarm system, stored electronic settings and the evaporative emissions system. Those all draw power.

If you want to park the truck longer than a few weeks and start it when you come back, then you have two choices.

Option one is to hook up a trickle charger (also called a battery tender). That device plugs into a wall socket and “trickles” a small amount of current to your battery, to keep it always topped up.

If you don’t have access to an outlet — say, in a long-term

airport parking lot — then your second option is to disconnect the battery. That’ll preserve the battery’s charge, so when you reconnect it, the truck should start right up.

The downsides are minimal. You’ll have grease on your hands when you go through your TSA screening. And you’ll have to reset things like your radio presets and seat memory buttons. But the transmission computer parameters and stuff like that will reset themselves on your drive home. You likely won’t even notice anything.

So, bring the right-sized wrench with you, disconnect the negative terminal, move it away from the battery and then straighten out that battery cable. Maybe even put a little crimp in it so it’s “metal muscle memory” doesn’t drag the negative terminal back to the battery while you’re away.

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So much in life is made easier by technology, at least when it delivers a good user experience, known in the tech world as UX _ a term known by everyone under a certain age. So, given that Lexus’s new entry level vehicle is called the UX 200, you’d expect it to deliver one.

It does, as long as you have modest expectations.

Looking more like a raised hatchback than a true SUV, the UX 200’s stance is no different from its many competitors’, including the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, Volvo XC40 and Infiniti QX30. But its appearance is uniquely aggressive, thanks to Lexus’ current design direction. It works, save for the Pontiac Aztek-like plastic molding around the wheel arches. Nevertheless, it works, lending the ute a sporty appearance that will, no doubt, lure entry-level luxury lovers.

The UX 200 also employs the C-HR’s driveline, although it’s blessed with more horsepower (169 hp vs. the C-HR’s 144 hp). However, this powertrain is offered solely with front-wheel drive. To get all-wheel drive, you must spring for the UX 200h hybrid, which starts at $2,000 more than the UX 200, but also has 181 hp, an extra 300 pounds of weight, and an

extra 6 mpg in combined fuel economy (39 mpg vs. 33 mpg). Both models come with a standard continuously variable automatic transmission.

The UX 200 runs from 0 to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds, while the hybrid makes the same trip in 8.6 seconds. Initially responsive, the UX 200’s power quickly ebbs unless your right foot asks for more. Then the UX responds as the transmission reluctantly offers up more power and the engine lets loose with loud, long moan. Engine noise is present at higher revs, more so than you’d expect from a luxury offering, especially considering it doesn’t sound sporty. Certainly, this part of the user experience proves disappointing.

Inside, you’ll find an interior with a pleasing array of ma-terials that ably mimic Lexus’ tonier models. The comfortably supportive seats are covered

in soft leather and offer up a perfect driving position with a thick steering wheel, although the side of the center console’s hard plastic hits the driver’s right knee thanks to its fairly narrow cabin. Leg room is sufficient up front, but lacking in the rear unless the front seat passengers compromise by moving forward.

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$7,985. 4D, HB, RED, FED,57K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2011 HONDA CR-V EXL$8,500. WAGON, GLACIER,149K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

2013 HONDA FIT$9,335. 4D, HB, WHITE,75K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2012 HONDA CIVIC LX$9,449. 4D, SEDAN, BLUE, 71K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA FIT LX$9,824. 4D, HB, SILVER, 73K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2012 HONDA CRV LX$10,962. 4D, SUV, BLUE,

103K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 HONDA FIT EX$12,300. 4D, HB, BLACK, 65K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 HONDA CIVIC LX$12,979. 2D, BLUE PEARL, 23K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA FIT LX$13,553. 4D, HB, RED,

27K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2012 HONDA CRV LX$13,566. 4D, SUV, WHITE, 48K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 HONDA ACCORD EX$15,471. 4D, SEDAN, GRAY,

49K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 HONDA ACCORD EX-L$15,489. 4D, SEDAN, WHITE,

60K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CIVIC LX$15,573. 4D, SEDAN, SILVER,

27K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA FIT$15,585. 4D, HB, PURPLE, 16K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA CIVIC LX$15,788. 2D COUPE, WHITE,

22K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CIVIC LX$15,857. 4D, SEDAN, GRAY,

30K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA CIVIC EX-L$15,858. 4D, SEDAN, WHITE,

47K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2014 HONDA CR-V EX$15,952. SUV, WHITE, FWD,

44K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA ACCORD LX$16,492. 4D, RED, FWD,31K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CIVIC EX$16,676. 4D, SEDAN, BLUE,

31K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV LX$16,691. 4D, SUV, GRAY, 27K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA ACCORD SPORT$16,949. 4D, MODERN STEEL,

37K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA ACCORD LX$16,970. 4D, GOLD, AWD,19K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 HONDA CRV EX$16,976. 4D, SUV, BROWN,

44K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 HONDA CIVIC SI$17,010. 2D, BLACK, FWD, 54K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV SE$17,041. 4D, SUV, SILVER, 33K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV EX$17,299. 4D, SUV, BLACK, 59K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV SE$17,367. 4D, SUV, BLACK, 33K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2018 HONDA CIVIC LX$17,437. 4D SEDAN, BLUE, 14K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV LX$17,781. 4D, SUV, SILVER, 30K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA ACCORD LX$17,849. 4D SEDAN, GOLD,

19K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2014 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L$17,926. 4D, VAN, PEARL, 72K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 HONDA CIVIC LX$17,986. 4D, SEDAN, BLUE,

400 MI 844-467-9558 dlr

Honda 2016 HONDA CRV EX

$17,998. 4D, SUV, BLACK, 29K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV EX$18,450. 4D, SUV, BLACK, 27K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA CIVIC SPORT$18,501. 4D, SILVER,

24K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV LX$18,795. 4D, SUV, BLACK,

5K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA CIVIC EX-T$18,934. 4D SEDAN, STEEL,

13K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CR-V EX$19,316. SUV, BROWN, FWD,

30K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA ACCORD EX-L$19,506. 2D, MODERN STEEL,

24K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV EX$19,628. 4D, SUV, RED,

39K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV EX$19,749. 4D, SUV, WHITE,53K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 HONDA CIVIC EX$19,987. 2D, SEDAN, BLACK,

6K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 HONDA HRV LX$20,021. 4D, SUV, GRAY,8K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA CIVIC EX-L$20,476. 4D, RED.

27K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV EX$20,826. 4D, SUV,

13K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 HONDA CIVIC$20,990. BLACK, EX CP,

103 MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2017 HONDA HRV EX-L$21,950. 4D, SUV, BLUE4K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA ACCORD EX-L$22,307. 4D, SEDAN, BLACK,

18K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA CRV TOURING$22,718. 4D, WHITE,

42K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA ODYSSEY SE$22,832. 4D, VAN, SILVER, 27K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA ACCORD$25,683. TOURING, PEARL,12K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA RIDGELINE$25,999. 4D CREW CAB 32K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2018 HONDA CR-V EX-L$26,345. 4D, SUV, BLACK. 11K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 HONDA ACCORD EX-L$27,983. HYBRID, RED,

20K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 HONDA CR-V TOURING$30,525. 4D, SUV, PEARL. 2K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HONDA PILOT EX-L$31,103. 4D, SUV, BLACK. 14K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA HRV EX-L4D, SUV,

21K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 HONDA ACCORD EX-L4D, SEDAN, FWD,

41K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

Hyundai 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE$9,990. 4D SEDAN, GRAY, 38K MI. 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 HYUNDAI VELOSTER$12,990. RED, TURBO,

68K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE$16,582. SPORT, WHITE, 24K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON SEL$16,916. 4D, SUV, SILVER, 30K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE$19,500. MINERAL,

29K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

Infiniti 2010 INFINITI G37

$17,990. WHITE, CO` NAV, 64K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

Jaguar 2013 JAGUAR XJ$22,990. GREEN,

52K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

Kia 2009 KIA OPTIMA LX $2,85087K, new tires, brakes andbattery. 732-887-4818

2015 KIA FORTE $10,500 Verygood condition, 39k miles, Exgas milage Priv. owner 941-661-3924

2015 KIA OPTIMA LX$13,309. 4 DR, SILVER,

28K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 KIA OPTIMA LX$13,489. 4 DR, BLACK, FWD

30K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 KIA SORENTO L$13,524. 4 DR, SUV, SILVER,

54K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 KIA SPORTAGE LX$16,740. 4 DR, SUV, BLUE,22K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 KIA SORENTO LX$17,263. 4D, SUV, RED,

35K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 KIA OPTIMA SXL$21,500. SEDAN, WHITE,

36K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

2018 KIA SPORTAGE EX$23,335. 4 DR, SUV, BLUE,4,035 MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 KIA SORENTO LXWAGON, WHITE,

96K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

Lexus 2004 LEXUS RX-330$8,900. BAMBOO,

81K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

2016 LEXUS ES-350$13,990. RED, NAV,

73K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

Lexus 2003 LEXUS SC-430

$17,900. PURPLE, NAV,43K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

2013 LEXUS ES-350$18,911. SATIN, CERT, NAV,

47K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

2004 LEXUS SC-430$19,900. RED, NAV,

76K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

2016 LEXUS CT-200H$20,911. BROWN, CERT,

15K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

2015 LEXUS NX-300H$25,911. ATOMIC, NAV,

45K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

2012 LEXUS LS-460-L$26,990. SILVER, NAV,

72K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

2017 LEXUS LS-460BLACK, CERT, NAV,

12K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

Mazda 2013 MAZDA CX9

$12,920. 4D, SUV, PEARL, 64K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 MAZDA CX5$17,990. BLUE, AWD, TOUR,

32K MI 855-280-4707 DLR

Mercedes 2015 MERCEDES ML350 $28,500. WAGON, BLUE,

51K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

Mitsubishi 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS

$7,900. HATCHBACK, 77K MI 866-726-8593 DLR

2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER$14,461. 4D, SUV, WHITE,29K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

Nissan 2005 NISSAN 350Z

$7,874. 2DR, COUPE, SILVER,90K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2009 NISSAN ALTIMA$7,988. 4DR, SEDAN, SAND,

81K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 NISSAN SENTRA S$8,997. 4DR, BLACK, FWD,42K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 NISSAN SENTRA S$11,335. 4DR, SEDAN, BLACK,

45K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 NISSAN SENTRA$11,499. 4DR, SEDAN, BLUE,

40K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2013 NISSAN MAXIMA$13,999. 4DR, SILVER,

51K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2018 NISSAN ALTIMA$15,316. 4DR, SEDAN,

67K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 NISSAN ROGUE$16,609. 4DR, SUV, PEARL,

18K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 NISSAN ROGUE$17,263. 4DR, PEARL WHITE,

30K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 NISSAN FRONTIER PICK-UP,

24K MI 866-726-8593 DLR

Sports cars 2018 PORSCHE BOXSTER$53,990. BLACK, CONV,

14K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

Subaru 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK$15,738. 4D, SPORT, RED, 35K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2014 SUBARU FORESTER$15,911. SILVER, NAV, AWD,

82K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK$16,900. WAGON, SILVER,104K MI866-726-8593 DLR

2017 SUBARU OUTBACK$21,900. WAGON,

35K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

2017 SUBARU FORESTER$22,439. 4D, SUV, BLACK,35K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

Toyota 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS 3

$12,776. 5DR, SEA GLASS53K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 TOYOTA PRIUS$12,911. BLACK, II,

64K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE$13,577. 4D, HYBRID, RED, 56K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2013 TOYOTA PRIUS$13,990. SILVER, III,

39K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2017 TOYOTA PRIUS$23,990. SILVER, 4,

23K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2016 TOYOTA SIENNA$27,990. SILVER, LTD, NAV,40K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2017 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE$28,937. 4D, VAN, CREAM. 13K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER$29,990. WHITE, XLE,

31K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA$36,990. BRONZE, 1794, 4X4

51K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

2017 TOYOTA CAMRY SE100 Toyota Off Lease

2016-2018$16,588* Factory Warranty NO DLR FEES-NO Salesman

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2012 TOYOTA RAV-4WHITE, WAGON,

32K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

Toyota

2014 KIA SOUL PLUSLeather, Back-up Camera,

Automatic-4 cyl 2.0=30mpgPwr seat, Spoiler-Bluetooth43,000 mi - White/Black int.

Price: $12,500Factory Off Lease

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Volkswagen 2012 VW GOLF TDI

$9,949. 4D, HB, BLUE,62K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2013 VW JETTA TDI$9,976. 4D, SEDAN, BLUE,66K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2014 VW JETTA SE$10,244. 4D, SEDAN, WHITE,

52K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 VW PASSAT$10,742. 4D, SEDAN, BLACK,

77K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2012 VW JETTA TDI$11,479. 4D, SEDAN, WHITE,

22K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2013 VW JETTA TDI$11,493. 4D, SEDAN, RED, 40K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2014 VW GOLF TDI$11,986. 4D, HB, GRAY,55KMI 844-467-9558 dlr

2013 VW PASSAT SE$12,352. 4D, SEDAN, WHITE,

52K MI 844-467-9558 dlr


63K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2013 VW PASSAT TDI-SE$12,958. 4D, RED, FWD, 37K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2014 VW PASSAT SE$13,640. 4D, SEDAN, SILVER,

54K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2013 VW BEETLE$13,790. 2D HB, RED,

29K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2015 VW PASSAT $14,964. 4D, SEDAN, WHITE,

25K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2016 VW TIGUAN$16,214. 4D, SUV, SILVER,33K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 VW PASSAT SE$16,766. 4D, SEDAN, BLACK,

24K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 VOLKSWAGOON JETTA$16,900. SEDAN, PLATINUM,7,654 MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

2017 VW PASSAT $17,983. 4D, SEDAN, BLACK,

12K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2017 VW PASSAT SE$18,219. 4D, SEDAN, BLUE,

9K MI 844-467-9558 dlr


12K MI 844-467-9558 dlr

2019 VW TIGUAN SE4D, SUV, DWD,

1 MI 844-467-9558 dlr

Volvo 2007 VOLVO C70

$7,800. BLACK, CONV., 131K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

Misc. imports 2017 FIAT 124 SPIDER

$21,900. CONVERTIBLE, RED,6,682 MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

2018 PORSCHE MACAN$47,900. WAGON, RHODIUM,

16K MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

Antiques/collectibles

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Auto parts/accessories

WHEEL 16 INCH MERCEDESINCLUDES CAP AND TIRE $95941-763-2581

Vans 2016 DODGE Grand CaravanWheelchair Van, 10” loweredfloor & ramp. 941-870-4325

Trucks/pick-ups 2016 FORD EXPLORER

$25,911. SILVER, 56K MI. 855-280-4707 DLR

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2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE3rd row V6, Leather

24 k mi Silver Fact warrBlind spot, Back-up, Lane

keep, V-6 Pwr Tailgate 3 available

REDUCED $22,500 Factory Off Lease

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Misc. boats 15` ORLANDO CLIPPER/Trailer boat needs work. HDtrailer $375 941-875-5391

12’ SEMI V Aluminum boatEXCELLENT Condition $300941-626-7785

Trailer& accessories

“120” TRAILERS★Cargo ★Enclosed ★Dump★Utility ★ Equipment ★Skid

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Cycles/mopeds/scooters

2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON$14,995. ROADKING, RED,

3,978 MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

2015 HARLEY DAVIDSONFLRT, BLUE,

4,008 MI. 866-726-8593 DLR

Motor homes/RVs

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July 2019 • Diagnosing & Treating Diabetes

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Your Connection to a Healthier Life

Welcome to Millennium’s Healthy Connections! This edition we focus on all things related to

diabetes, including diagnosing, treating, and

managing diabetes. Check out this month’s

articles directly from our Millennium experts.

We are proud to connect you to a healthier life!

For more information about Millennium Physician Group, visit www.MillenniumPhysician.com

or call (844) CALL-MPG.

What we have in store in this edition:

Your Connection to a Healthier Life

Diabetes & You – Defining Our Terms

What’s Your Number? A1C Breakdown

Dr. Madera’s Utilizes New Technology for

Diabetic Treatment

New! Online Check-in

Diabetes Healthy Eating & Exercise

Dr. Tucker Hometown Hero

Physician Spotlight

Diabetes & You – Defining Our TermsDiabetes & You – Defining Our Terms

1

Written by Barbara Kropacek, Millennium Physician Group Registered Dietitian & Diabetic Educator

You’ve probably heard the term A1C countless times, but what

exactly does it mean and how does it diagnose diabetes? The

A1C test—also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test—is

a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels

over the past 3 months. It’s one of the commonly used tests to

diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, and is also the main test to

help you and your health care team manage your diabetes. Higher

A1C levels are linked to diabetes complications, so reaching and

maintaining your individual A1C goal is important if you have

diabetes.

A normal A1C level is below 5.7%, a level of 5.7% to 6.4% indicates

prediabetes, and a level of 6.5% or more indicates diabetes. Within

the 5.7% to 6.4% prediabetes range, the higher your A1C, the

greater your risk is for developing type 2 diabetes.

The following blood glucose values help to guide you and

your doctor into learning if you have diabetes or are at risk for

developing diabetes:

BLOOD GLUOSE READING

Below 100 mg/dL:

100 to 125 mg/dL:

126 mg/dL or higher:

RESULTS

Normal Good for you! Keep up the good

work!

Prediabetes: Your glucose levels are higher

than normal. You are at risk for developing

type 2 diabetes. Take steps to prevent

the diagnosis. Begin a weight loss plan

including diet and physical activity.

Diabetes: Work with your doctor and other

health care providers (Registered Dietitian

and/or Certified Diabetes Educators) to

control your diabetes

So, what do you do to prevent, control, and even reverse diabetes?

There are steps a patient can take to embrace a lifestyle with diabetes:

Know you’re A1C

Know that everything you eat can influence your blood sugar

level. As with any healthy eating program, a diabetic diet or pre-

diabetic diet is more about your overall dietary pattern rather

than obsessing over specific foods. So, follow these tips:

Choose whole grains, lean proteins, fresh fruits and

vegetables and heart healthy fats (such as olive, peanut or

canola oil, walnuts, almonds and flax seed).

Eat regular meals; avoid skipping or delaying meals. Eat 3

small meals and a snack consistently and around the same

time each day. And try not to go longer than 4-6 hours

without eating.

Watch your portions. Check the nutrition fact labels for

appropriate serving sizes. The amount of carbohydrate you

need will vary based on many factors. You and your health

care team can figure out the right amount for you. Once you

know how much carb to eat, choose your food and portion

sizes to match.

Avoid high-sugar foods that provide empty calories, or

calories that do not have other nutritional benefits, such as

sweetened sodas, fried foods, and high-sugar desserts.

Engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise a day on at least 5

days of the week, such as of walking, aerobics, riding a bike, or

swimming.

Lastly, lose weight if you need to. When you have diabetes,

being overweight or obese increases your risk for complications.

Losing just a few pounds through exercise and eating well can

help with your diabetes control and can reduce your risk for

other health problems including developing diabetes if you

don’t already have it.

http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/weight-loss/

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/healthdisp/pdf/

tipsheets/What-Is-Diabetes.pdf

Eating right will help you: • Reach and stay at a healthy weight

(BMI less than 30)• Keep your blood sugar in a good range• Prevent heart and blood vessel disease

A1C and What it Means Controlling Diabetes

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Written by Stephen Piccione, M.D.

Have you been

recently diagnosed

with diabetes or

pre-diabetes? A

diagnosis of diabetes

can feel overwhelming but understanding

your diagnosis is a major part of controlling

your symptoms.

What is diabetes mellitus (DM)?Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as

diabetes, is the inability of your body to

utilize glucose from what you eat and what

your body makes efficiently enough to keep

the circulating blood sugar from damaging

your circulatory system and organs. It is one

of the main reasons for blindness, kidney

disorder, male impotence and damage to

the small blood vessels in the legs leading to

amputations. It is also known to increase your

risk of heart disease and stroke as well as cause

painful dysfunction of the nerves in the arms,

hands, legs and feet (peripheral neuropathy).

Based on the National Diabetic Statistics

Report of 2017 which analyzes information

through 2015:

30.3 million Americans—nearly 1 in

10—have diabetes.

84.1 million American adults—

approximately 1 in 3—have prediabetes.

Over half of newly diagnosed diabetes

cases were in adults 45-64 years old.

New diagnosed cases of type 1 and type

2 diabetes have increased among US

youth.

New diabetes cases were higher among

non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics than

non-Hispanic whites.

For US adults diagnosed with diabetes,

prevalence was highest among

American Indians/Alaska Natives.

Nearly 16% adults diagnosed with

diabetes were smokers, nearly 90% were

overweight, and more than 40% were

physically inactive.

What causes Diabetes? Let’s talk about anatomy for a minute to make

things clearer. In the pancreas (an organ that lies

in the upper abdomen behind the stomach)

are specific cells that produce insulin, called

beta cells. Those cells increase production of

insulin based on circulating glucose levels.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when your immune

system, the body's defense for fighting infection,

attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta

cells of the pancreas (autoimmunity). Experts

believe type 1 diabetes is caused by genes

that cause autoimmunity and environmental

factors, such as viruses, that might trigger the

disease.

Type 2 diabetes

has several causes

but the two

most important

are lifestyle and

genetics. These

factors can cause

insulin resistance,

when the cells of

your body don’t

use insulin as well

as they should.

Insulin resistance is

thought to be the

main cause of type

2 diabetes.

Prediabetes it

the state when

your blood glucose is not low enough to be

considered normal nor high enough to be

classified as diabetes. This period is considered

an opportunity to treat elevated blood sugars

with diet, exercise and medication before they

reach diabetic levels.

What tests are used for diagnosis? Fasting Plasma Glucose –This blood test

is taken in the morning, on an empty

stomach. A level of 126 mg/dl or above,

on more than one occasion, indicates

diabetes.

Casual or Random Glucose - This blood

test can be taken anytime during the

day, without fasting. A glucose level

of 200 mg/dl and above may suggest

diabetes especially with “the Poly’s”

Polyurea: frequent urination

Polydipsia: the constant feeling of

thirst

Polyphagia: always hungry.

A test called a Hemoglobin A1c (like

a 3-month running average) of 6.5 or

greater

How do we treat Diabetes? The first two treatments for diabetes includes

diet and exercise. Be sure to review the

article from Millennium’s Nutritionist, Barbara

Kropacek on healthy eating and exercising.

Exercise is essential. The more you make your

muscles work the more energy they will need

in the form of glucose which will be taken from

the blood and into the cells. We’re not talking

about training for the Olympics! Walking, riding

your bike or even swimming are good ways to

burn sugar.

What about medications? Today there are many choices from injections

to pills that are used to treat diabetes. Which

are right for you? The ones that improve your

blood glucose, those that you can tolerate and

those you can afford are those that are right for

you. Ask your doctor. Most people will need

more than just one medication to significantly

improve their blood glucose. Just remember

that medications can’t overcome a poor diet or

lack of exercise.

Good exercise habits, dietary choices and

the right medications can help you control

diabetes mellitus. The right decisions

now can help you avoid the devastating

consequences of uncontrolled blood

glucose later.

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