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By Eryn Dion747-5069 | @[email protected]

PANAMA CITY — A final vote after an emotional and at times heated meeting of the Oscar Patterson Elementary School Oversight Committee on Thursday night recom-mended the struggling school be taken over by an outside entity.

Members of the commit-tee and the community at large made the move as the school, in turnaround status

for the past two years because of low school grades, failed to rise above a “C” grade last year, instead earning an “F.” Per the new education law HB 7069, which went into effect July 1, the school district now must decide among three new turnaround options provided by the Florida Department of Education.

The options, as detailed in a memo sent to Bay District Schools Superintendent Bill Husfelt in mid-October by the DOE, were for the school to be closed and students transferred to a higher per-forming school; the school to be closed and reopened as one or more charter schools with a proven track record

with turnaround schools; or for the district to contract with an outside entity, which could include a “district-managed” charter school, to oversee operations.

Patterson is one of 37 schools across the state entering into this uncharted territory for the DOE, and the only one in Bay County.

DOE officials were on hand to answer questions from the community regarding the choices. However, a per-ceived lack of clarity about some of the choices, particu-larly the difference between a regular charter and a district-managed charter, led many

Patterson Elementary’s fate unclearFailing grades, DOE pressure leave few options for school district

Attendees cast ballots on their preferred option for the future management of Oscar Patterson Elementary School during an oversight committee meeting Thursday. [ERYN DION/THE NEWS HERALD]

By Katie Landeck522-5114 | @[email protected]

P A N A M A C I T Y — C o n c e p t u a l d r a w i n g s and promises to turn the old Cabana Motel into a small shopping destina-tion weren’t enough to keep a judge from grant-ing Panama City code enforcement conditional permission to tear down the building at Tuesday’s code enforcement meeting.

Warning “continuing to do nothing is not suffi-cient,” Special Magistrate Jonathan Dingus said the owners of the motel have 30 days to demonstrate real progress or the city will start the process of tearing down the building to abate the nuisance.

Real estate agent Dwight Hicks — acting on behalf of 1212 Beck Avenue LLC of which Georgia-based developer George Kings-ton is a managing agent — argued against the demolition, saying the

people he represented were ready to make a significant investment.

The irony of the motion is that earlier this year, Hicks had applied for Community Redevelop-ment Agency money to tear down the structure — but he had a change of heart. Two things changed his mind about the property, he said in an interview.

One, while it’s been declared an “unfit and unsafe structure” by code enforcement, the building is “built like a fortress,” as Hicks put it. During the hearing, he called it “too good to tear down.”

During the hearing, Building Inspector Bo Creel further explained that there is “nothing wrong” with the physical struc-ture. The issues lie in the lack of sanitary facilities and heating.

Hicks’ second reason was that the St. Andrews community doesn’t need

New concept, new deadline

Renderings for a proposed remodel of the Copa Cabana Motel include living walls fronting Beck Avenue. See a gallery of the renderings at newsherald.com. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

American Sand workers remove the swimming pool at the Cabana Motel in St. Andrews on Thursday. [JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD]

City gives Cabana owners 30 days to ‘demonstrate real progress’

A proposed remodel of the Copa Cabana Motel, 1212 Beck Ave., includes an outdoor patio replacing the swimming pool, which crews were removing Thursday. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

By John Henderson522-5108 | @[email protected]

PANAMA CITY — It’s not often that such wide-ranging subjects as global warming or the widening of Back Beach Road are brought up in the same public hearing.

But local legislators heard those concerns and more Thursday night, as they lis-tened to constituents lobby for a range of causes as the Florida legislative session approaches.

Rep. Jay Trumbull, R-Pan-ama City; Rep. Brad Drake, R-Eucheeanna; and Sen. George Gainer, R-Panama City, heard comments in the County Commission cham-bers on what citizens would like them to support in the 2018 session.

At the end of the meeting, Gainer was voted chairman of the local delegation.

Claire Sherman, chair-woman of the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, urged legislators to fund the

Legislators asked to back lots of causes

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The News Herald's Facebook fans didn't respond well to the idea of Panama City buying a piece of property to provide parking along Beck Avenue, especially since it would involve people paying a fee to use it.

Linda Thornton Johnson: "They need to study this a bit more before they shoot themselves in the foot. I have lived in many tourist places and making people pay to park is the kiss of death."

Regina McMillin: "The com-mission??? As in all members or just one or two? Who? The same ones who were making up lies about businesses in St Andrews complaining about skateboarding? I'm ready for new faces in offi ce. This is get-ting stupid now.

Mariliz Muriel: "Why? En serio? Es ridiculo, we have plenty of areas to park for free and there is not enough business to pay for it! Pls give me a break...trying to scare small amount of tourist out of here? Who had the NON great idea?"

Mona McDaniel Johnson: "One more way to bring in people, make them pay for parking. NOT! Don’t see anyone paying for parking on the beach."

Teresa Hobbs Sheffield: "Yes we pay for it with our tax dol-lars and then again 'if' we park there."

Gwen McNeil: "No it's not practical. Its not a big tourist area. We paid to park NOLA and it was worth it because we could pay for all day and walk and walk. There were places to go close together. Its just another way to make money off of people."

Scott Fitzgerald: "So you're going to use our tax dollars to buy the land and then charge us to park there?"

Alan Tremaine of Panama City is 77. Robert E. Friedlieb Sr. of

Lynn Haven is 71. Former CIA director Stans-field Turner is 94. Actor-director Woody Allen is 82. World Golf Hall of Famer Lee Trevino is 78. Rock musician John Densmore (The Doors) is 73. Actress-singer Bette Midler is 72. Singer Gilbert

O’Sullivan is 71. Actor Treat Williams is 66. Actress Char-lene Tilton is 59. Rock/Christian music singer-songwriter Mat Kearney is 39. Actress Ashley Monique Clark is 29. Pop singer Nico Sereba (Nico & Vinz) is 27. Actor Jackson Nicoll is 14. To submit birthdays, email [email protected] with “birthday” in the subject line, or drop off a current photo and fi ll out a birthday form at the front desk of The News Herald, 501 W. 11th St. The deadline is noon three business days prior to the birthday. Birthday announcements must include the person’s fi rst and last name, city and age. The photo is a mug shot and must be a clear photo.

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1 WORLD AIDS DAY CANDLELIGHT VIGIL:

5:30 p.m. at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1608 Baker Court, Panama City. Events include a candlelight vigil on the bay, speakers and a musical number. Reception to follow. Details: basicnwfl .com

2 PILOT CLUB LUMINAR-IES OF LOVE: 6 p.m. at

Gateway Park, Panama City. Event to benefi t the Pilot Club of Panama City’s proj-ects. Details: 850-233-9921

3 “THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH”: 7 p.m.

at Gretchen Nelson Scott Fine Arts Center at Mosley High School, 501 Mosley Drive, Lynn Haven. All ages. Details: bayartsevents.com

4 “GREAT RUSSIAN NUT-CRACKER”: 7 p.m. at

the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Moscow Ballet presents the annual performance as part of its 25th Anniversary Tour of North America. Details and tickets: MarinaCivic-Center.com or 850-763-4696

5 “CRIMES OF THE HEART”: 7:30 p.m. at

Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets: kt-online.org or 850-265-3226

6 STUDENT DIRECTED LIVE PLAYS: 7:30

p.m. at Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. U.S. 98, Panama City. Six plays will be presented each night. Admission is $10 and GCSC and FSU PC students, fac-ulty and staff are free with a valid ID. Seating limited. For reservations: bit.ly/GCSC10minuteplays

John Patronis sent us this picture, writing, “Just in time for dinner. Lea Patronis and Wendy Mathis with gag grouper and a fl ounder.”

The Empty Stocking Fund began more than 30 years ago, when Salva-tion Army board member T o m m y T h o m a s a n d The News Herald joined forces to bring holiday cheer to the area’s needy families. The first goal was $20,000. The fund’s target has grown since and the campaign has raised more than $4 million. This year’s goal is $185,000.

Each year, when the goal is reached, Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC donates an addi-tional $5,000.

You can mail dona-tions to either of these addresses: The Empty Stocking Fund, c/o The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 540, Panama City, FL 32402; or The News Herald, P.O. Box 1940, Panama City, FL 32402, or visit salvationarmypan-amacity.org, text 41444.

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giver’s name or in some-one’s memory.

$1,000Anonymous, in loving memory of Doris McCullumDr. Todd Robinson $500Anonymous, in honor of our children D. and L. $200AnonymousCharlene and Sean Calla-han, in memory of Thomas Callahan $150Michael and Barbara DarbyPark and Sharon Johnston $100Anonymous, in memory of Frank BriggsBrenda Dye, in memory of Terry DyeLuda and Larry Kinsey $50Stephen and Patricia CuzzoneEmma Good, in memory of John Good, Wendy Good — daughter — and Kim Good

— daughter-in-lawSonny Greenberg $25James and Rebecca WheelerPaul and Joanne CordonAnonymous, in memory of Ted $20Stephen and Maureen Wade $15Thomas and Mary Beaty Daily total: $3,760.00Grand total: $48,357.62

EMPTY STOCKING FUNDToday is Friday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2017. There are 30 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:On Dec. 1, 1942, during World War II, nationwide gasoline rationing went into effect in the United States; the goal was not so much to save on gas, but to conserve rubber (used in tires) that was desperately needed for the war effort.

On this date:In 1824, the presidential elec-tion was turned over to the U.S. House of Representatives when a deadlock developed between John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford and Henry Clay. (Adams ended up the winner.)In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln sent his Second Annual Message to Congress, in which he called for the abolition of slavery, and went on to say, “Fellow-citizens, we can not escape history. We of this Con-gress and this Administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves.”In 1921, the Navy fl ew the fi rst non-rigid dirigible to use helium; the C-7 traveled from Hampton Roads, Virginia, to Washington, D.C.In 1934, Soviet communist offi cial Sergei M. Kirov, an associate of Josef Stalin, was assassinated in Leningrad, resulting in a massive purge.In 1941, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito approved waging war against the United States, Britain and the Netherlands after his government rejected U.S. demands contained in the Hull Note.In 1955, Rosa Parks, a black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus; the incident sparked a year-long boycott of the buses by blacks.In 1965, an airlift of refugees from Cuba to the United States began in which thousands of Cubans were allowed to leave their homeland.

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These Florida lotteries were drawn Wednesday:Fantasy 5: 19-20-27-29-30Lotto: 01-18-19-25-31-50, esti-mated jackpot $3 millionLotto XTRA: 03Powerball: 24-26-28-59-63, Powerball 16, Power Play 3, estimated jackpot $163 millionMega Millions: estimated jack-pot $145 millionPick 2 Evening: 5-3Pick 2 Midday: 2-9Pick 3 Evening: 7-3-3Pick 3 Midday: 4-9-5Pick 4 Evening: 4-2-1-5Pick 4 Midday: 6-0-8-5Pick 5 Evening: 0-5-2-0-8Pick 5 Midday: 7-8-0-7-4

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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.

SLIDELL, LA.Boy crashes luxury SUV; says he was on a ‘test drive’

Louisiana authorities say a 14-year-old boy who led police on a car chase told them he had taken the vehicle on a “test drive” because he was considering buying it.

Slidell police spokesman Daniel Seuzeneau told news outlets that police tried to stop the luxury SUV late Tuesday afternoon for driving with no headlights. The boy fled, crashed, then continued to flee on foot. Police caught up to him.

Seuzeneau says police dis-covered the vehicle belonged to the father of one of the boy’s friends. The vehicle was for sale, but the owner told police the teenager didn’t have permission to drive it.

AMMAN, JORDANBritain PM courts key Arab ally amid Trump anti-Muslim row

Britain’s prime minister is holding talks with a key pro-Western Arab ally, as she is embroiled in a row with President Donald Trump over his perceived stoking of anti-Islam sentiments.

Theresa May was meeting on Thursday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the end of a Mideast tour meant to bolster ties with the region before Britain leaves the European Union.

The king champions reli-gious tolerance and is a key partner in the battle against Islamic militants.

T r u m p s p a r k e d o u t -rage Wednesday when he retweeted inflammatory videos from a fringe British group purporting to show violence by Muslims.

PARISParty guest charged with murder in missing girl case

French authorities have handed preliminary murder charges to a 34-year-old man in the case of a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a wed-ding celebration last summer in France.

Grenoble prosecutor Jean-Yves Coquillat said Thursday that suspect Nordahl Lelandais, who was already charged with kidnapping the girl, is now also suspected of murdering her.

Coquillat said Lelandais denies any wrongdoing or involvement in the disappear-ance of the girl.

The girl, identified as Maelys De Araujo, was last seen on Aug. 27 at a village hall where she was attending a wedding celebration with her parents in Pont-de-Beauvoisin, in south-eastern France.

TIRANA, ALBANIATorrential rain damages roads, blocks ports in Albania

Albanian authorities say that torrential rain has flooded agricultural land and damaged roads and an elec-tricity network.

The Interior Ministry on Thursday said that some 170 hectares (420 acres) have been flooded in the north-western Shkodra district while mudslides have tem-porarily blocked traffic in the southern Albanian district of Gjirokastra.

Damage of the electricity network has cut off the power supply to scores of villages in these areas.

Elementary schools in three southern villages in Tepelena were temporarily closed Thursday, and the Education Ministry canceled all school classes nationwide on Friday.

PLACENTIA, CALIF.Goodwill employees fi nd hand grenade in box of donations

Authorities say someone left a hand grenade inside a box of donations that was dropped off by a woman at a Goodwill store in Southern California.

The Los Angeles Times reports an unidentified woman dropped off the box Wednes-day at the store in the city of Placentia near Los Angeles.

The Placentia Police Depart-ment says store workers discovered the grenade as they sifted through donations.

Officers evacuated neigh-boring businesses and a bomb squad was sent to safely retrieve the grenade.

The nonprofit Goodwill Industries International Inc. has more than 3,200 retail thrift stores.

The Associated Press

Holiday decorations are stored, prepared and shipped from the American Christmas warehouse Thursday. American Christmas is essentially a decorations attic for the nation’s largest city and the surrounding area and is piled high with every imaginable holiday decoration to adorn city streets and skyscrapers. Most of the company’s displays are in the New York area, but American Christmas also has installed decorations in 35 cities around the country. [SETH WENIG/AP PHOTO]

BALTIMORE

Stephen Moyer, secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, announces Thursday that 26 people, including two correctional offi cers, were indicted in an investigation into gang activity and corruption in Maryland prisons. Moyer is joined by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, center, and Don Hibbert, assistant special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Baltimore District Offi ce. [BRIAN WITTE/AP PHOTO]

TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS

Supporters of presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla chant slogans Thursday against Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who’s running for reelection, as they protest what they call electoral fraud. Protests were growing in Honduras as the incumbent emerged with a slim lead Thursday following a reported computer glitch that shut down vote counting for several hours. Nasralla, who watched an initial fi ve-point lead diminish, has alleged fraud. [RODRIGO ABD/AP PHOTO]

By Jill LawlessThe Associated Press

LONDON — A few days after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump stood beside British Prime Minister Theresa May in the White House and proclaimed the strength of the “most special relationship” between their two countries.

Ten months later, that relationship looks decidedly strained. As May and Trump traded criticism Thursday over his retweets of a far-right group’s anti-Muslim videos, British lawmakers labeled the U.S. leader a hate peddler. They also urged May’s government to revoke an invi-tation for Trump to visit Britain as a guest of Queen Elizabeth II.

The furor erupted after Trump, who has almost 44 million Twitter followers, on Wednesday retweeted three anti-Muslim videos posted by a leader of the far-right group Britain First. The tiny group regularly posts inflam-matory videos purporting to show Muslims engaged in acts of violence, but without pro-viding context or supporting information.

The U.K. ambassador in Washington, Kim Darroch, complained to the White House, and May’s spokesman said the president was wrong to retweet the group’s content.

Trump responded with a tweet urging May to focus on “the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United King-dom” instead of on him.

May countered Thursday

that “we take the need to deal with the terrorist threat very seriously” and rebuked the leader of Britain’s closest ally.

“The fact that we work together does not mean that we are afraid to say when we think that the United States have got it wrong and to be very clear with them,” May said Thurs-day during a visit to Amman, Jordan. “I am very clear that retweeting from Britain First was the wrong thing to do.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was one of many politicians urging the government to scrap the still-unscheduled

state visit by Trump that first was announced during May’s trip to Washington in January.

Khan, the British capi-tal’s first Muslim mayor, said the American president had promoted “a vile, extremist group” and an official visit by him “would not be welcomed.”

In the House of Commons on Thursday, lawmakers criticized Trump in unusually blunt language. Labour’s Naz Shah accused him of promot-ing “the hate-filled ideology of fascism.” Conservative Tim Loughton said Twitter should take down Trump’s account

for peddling “hate crime.”The chill between London

and Washington could not come at a worse time, as Britain prepares to leave the European Union and forge new eco-nomic relationships around the world.

May was the first world leader to meet with Trump after he took office in January partly because Britain is eager to strike a free trade deal with the U.S. after it leaves the EU in 2019.

But the prime minister’s bid to nurture a close relation-ship with the unpredictable

president has not gone accord-ing to plan.

Trump greeted May with warm words, and even briefly held her hand as the two lead-ers walked along a colonnade at the White House.

Within hours of May’s departure, Trump signed an order banning travel to the U.S. from several majority-Muslim countries. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow said soon afterward that Trump would not be invited to address Parlia-ment during his state visit, an honor given to President Barack Obama and other world leaders.

Analysts predicted Thurs-day that the trans-Atlantic relationship would be strong and important enough to sur-vive the current strain

“The core U.K.-U.S. special relationship is cooperation in nuclear weapons, spe-cial forces and intelligence,” said Tim Oliver, an expert in Europe-North America rela-tions at the London School of Economics. “That core has tra-ditionally been protected from the vagaries of presidential and prime ministerial relations.

“Trump, however, is test-ing it in ways we’ve not seen before.”

Emily Thornberry, the Labour Party’s foreign affairs spokeswoman, said May had made an error of judgment in inviting Trump so soon after he took office.

“We ought to be holding him at arm’s length,” Thorn-berry told Sky News. “She’s put the queen in this incred-ibly invidious position.”

Trump tweets strain US-Britain relations

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the Oval Offi ce of the White House on Jan. 27 in Washington. British Prime Minister Theresa May insisted on Thursday that she is not afraid to criticize a key ally, saying U.S. President Donald Trump’s retweets of a “hateful” far-right group were “the wrong thing to do.” [PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS/AP FILE PHOTO]

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By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Caleb JonesThe Associated Press

HONOLULU — Just days after North Korea tested its most powerful missile yet, Hawaii is dust-ing off a relic not heard on the islands since the end of the Cold War.

The monthly test of Hawaii’s siren warning system for tsunamis and other natural disasters will have a new tone when it sounds Friday — one designed to alert residents of an impending nuclear attack.

“We believe that it is imperative that we be pre-pared for every disaster, and in today’s world, that includes a nuclear attack,” Hawaii Gov. David Ige said, adding that the possibility is remote.

Ige said the new test will ensure the public knows what they should do in case of an imminent attack. If a missile is launched, resi-dents and tourists would have less than 20 minutes to take shelter, officials said.

“There needs to be dif-ferent action taken should there be a nuclear attack than what is expected for a hurricane or tsunami,” the governor said this week.

The attack warning will produce a different tone than the long, steady storm siren that people in Hawaii have grown accustomed to. It will include a wail-ing sound in the middle

to distinguish it from the other alert.

Vern Miyagi, administra-tor for Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, said the state delayed the test for a month to let people know it would be happen-ing. Hawaii turned to public service announcements on TV and radio, town hall meetings, information on agency websites and media stories.

“The public can handle it. They’re not going to panic,” Miyagi said.

The test comes the same week that North Korea fired a powerful nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile it calls the Hwa-song-15, leading analysts to conclude the nation has made a jump in its missile capability. The weapon would have a range of more than 8,100 miles, easily reaching the U.S. mainland.

Hawaii is the closest state to North Korea, and its large military presence could make it more of a target. The island of Oahu is home to the U.S. Pacific Command, the military’s headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region. It also hosts dozens of Navy ships at Pearl Harbor and is a key base for the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps.

Miyagi has previously said a nuclear strike on Hawaii would result in thousands of deaths, thermal radiation, severe damage to critical infra-structure, widespread fires and other chaos.

Hawaii revives Cold War relic: test system for nuclear attack

By Eric TalmadgeThe Associated Press

T O K Y O — N o r t h Korea released dozens of photos Thursday of the Hwasong-15, a new intercontinental ballistic missile it claims can reach any target in the conti-nental United States. The photo dump, published in the paper and online edi-tions of the ruling party’s official daily, is a gold mine for rocket experts trying to parse reality from bluster.

Their general conclu-sion is that it’s bigger, more advanced and comes with a domestically made mobile launcher that will make it harder than ever to pre-emptively destroy. But there’s a potentially major catch: it might not have the power to go much farther than the West Coast if it is loaded down with a real nuclear warhead, not a dummy like the one it carried in its test launch on Wednesday.

Here’s a closer look:

The missile

T h e N o r t h ’ s n e w missile appears to be significantly bigger than the Hwasong-14 ICBM it tested twice in July. Note how it dwarfs North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who stands about 5 feet 7 inches tall. In a tweet just after the photos were published, Michael Duitsman, a

researcher at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies in Monterey, California, said: “This is very big missile ... And I don’t mean ‘Big for North Korea.’ Only a few countries can pro-duce missiles of this size, and North Korea just joined the club.” Size is important because a missile targeting the United States would have to carry a lot of fuel. Duitsman also sug-gested the new ICBM appears to have a differ-ent engine arrangement and improved steering.

The launcher

North Korea boasted r e p e a t e d l y i n i t s

announcement of the launch Wednesday that the Hwasong-15 was fired from a domestically made erector-launcher vehicle. Its photos back that up. Being able to make its own mobile launch vehicles, called TELs, frees the North from the need to get them from other coun-tries, like China, which is crucial consider-ing the tightening of international sanctions that North Korea faces. TELs make it easier to move missiles around and launch them from remote, hard-to-predict locations. That makes finding and destroying the Hwasong-15 before a launch more difficult.

The payload

North Korea claims the Hwasong-15 can carry a “super-heavy” nuclear payload to any target in the mainland United States. The re-entry vehicle, that nose cone in the photo, does indeed look quite large. But the heavier the load the shorter the range. Michael Elleman, a leading missile expert, has suggested in the respected 38 North blog that Hwasong-15’s estimated 13,000-kilo-meter (8,100-mile) range assumes a payload of around 150 kilograms (330 pounds), which is proba-bly much lighter than any real nuclear payload the North can produce.

What photos say about NKorea’s new ballistic missile

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, third from left, stands next to what the North Korean government calls the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile, Nov. 29 in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verifi ed. [KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY/KOREA NEWS SERVICE VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]

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another empty lot. In his opinion, the community needs a place to expand small-business retail.

Conceptual plans for the remodeled motel, which still are changing, depict a retro-style space with outdoor seating areas the public can enjoy. Hicks said developers also are pursuing building decks and boardwalks over the lake to improve water access.

The end results would be “spectacular,” he said. If the project is successful, Hicks said in seven or eight years, the property could be redeveloped a second time into something bigger. Kingston purchased the property in December 2016 for $575,000.

Hicks said money already is being spent on the design work to make the project a reality. In addition, work

crews were out during the code enforcement hearing demolishing the pool as code enforcement previously had requested. In an interview before the meeting, Hicks said developers had hoped to start work in the first quar-ter of next year, but now the magistrate’s order might accelerate the plan.

“It lights a fire under them,” said Director of Economic Development and Planning Mike Lane. He said he was sympathetic, but “we’ve got to start encour-aging people to eliminate the blight.”

Also Thursday was a hearing on the Buccaneer property on Beach Drive. Dingus gave Omnius Healthcare, the company that purchased the prop-erty in February 2016, until January to show progress. The owners said they were taking bids to tear down the old sign and replace it with a monument-style sign, and they were consider-ing demolishing one of the buildings in the floodplain.

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widening of Back Beach Road and State 390, “which is on the minds of our citizens and our busi-ness community.”

Sherman said the cham-ber supports the funding for a STEM building at Gulf Coast State College, an engineering and cyber security program at Florida State University-Panama City, efforts to keep Home Rule authority, a “remedy” for high worker’s compen-sation rates and continued funding for Enterprise Flor-ida and Visit Florida.

Cecile Scoon of the League of Women Voters asked legislators to sup-port state funds for solar projects.

“It is just great for the consumer,” she said. “It’s better for the environment. We are the Sunshine State. The sun is out there. It’s

free.”Scoon said a STEM pro-

gram needs to be developed for young people where they manufacture solar projects in Bay County.

“We feel like there are state funds for that. That would be looking forward to the future. That would be jobs.”

Ned Ailes, president and chief executive offi-cer at Life Management Center, urged the delega-tion to support House Bill 2313 filed by Trumbull that would create a Bay County Forensic Florida Assertive Community Treatment Team that would help people with mental health issues who have been arrested for non-violent crimes.

“The goals are to decrease these costly commitments to the state hospital, decrease jail time,” he said.

Steve Sumner, chair-man of the Community Health Task Force, said Bay County is in the

midst of a “horrific opioid epidemic.”

Sumner also urged leg-islators to support House Bill 2313, which calls for appropriating $1.4 million toward the project.

“This would help get us off to a start and it’s only a beginning,” Sumner said. “There’s not one solution to this problem.”

Catherine Hester, rep-resenting the Bay County Public Library Founda-tion, urged legislators to support library funding.

“The Wi-Fi network is used by over 2,300 people a month. The library offers a number of services, a primary one is internet and computer access.”

Candice Burgess of Mexico Beach asked the delegation to vote for a statewide ban on fracking, saying that even though Bay County has adopted an ordinance banning it, Bay County’s drinking water supply still could be affected by frack-ing in nearby counties.

She urged the delegation to join the “bi-partisan group of heroes” who believe that Floridians should not be subject to “earthquakes” similar to those that have occurred in other parts of the coun-try where fracking is used.

Gulf Coast State College President John Holdnak said he is hoping the state can fund a new STEM building to replace the college’s current one that is about 60 years old.

“A lot of economic devel-opment is tied around that STEM building, and I need your help with that,” he said.

Holdnak expressed concerns about House Bill 540 that would put in place a new governance system for the colleges in which trustees from the local community no longer would be serving. He said Florida has the best com-munity college system in the country and “we need your help to keep that system in place.”

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members of the community to become frustrated.

“Our role is to support and assist schools in these situations,” said Wayne Green, DOE lead regional executive director. “This is not a comfortable situation for us.”

Even School Board Attorney Franklin Har-rison sought clarity on the definition of a district-managed charter, which is listed in the memo only as a charter school in “which all instructional personnel are not employees of the school district, but are employees of an independent gov-erning board comprised

of members who did not participate in the review or approval of the charter.”

Only one school district in Florida, Miami-Dade, has district-managed char-ter schools, and Melissa Ramsey, executive director for school improvement, pointed to those schools as examples without elabo-rating further. The popular understanding, however, is that the district would have more negotiating room when dealing with a district-managed charter than dealing with an ordi-nary charter school.

Patterson Principal Dar-nita Rivers urged everyone at the meeting to remember that “it’s not about us, it’s about the kids.”

“There is work to be done with our children, and I don’t want to be

distracted,” she said.For people in atten-

dance, many of whom attended Patterson them-selves as children, none of the options were good options, with many asking why the district did not provide more resources to help improve student performance, why they were only just finding out about the situation the day a decision needed to be made and why they had only those three choices.

District officials coun-t e r e d t h a t t h e y h a d provided resources and incentives, including a $10,000 bonus for teach-ers who came to work at Patterson and were rated “highly successful,” but no teachers took them up on the offer last year, and only two came this year.

Communications Direc-tor Sharon Michalik, who up until a few months ago was head of the district’s Human Resources depart-ment, said she held job fairs and approached graduates from the nearby colleges with their “best” start-ing teacher packages for Patterson.

“We recruit first for here, every time,” she said.

The attendees, largely, said they distrust charter schools because of the lack of accountability, but they also distrust the district. Patterson, one speaker pointed out, is the only his-torically black school in the district left open, after A.D. Harris and Rosenwald High School closed.

Also of concern is a federal consent decree established in 1988, stating

the district must aim to keep Patterson’s student population no more than 50 percent black. Should the school close, that decree would be void; however, it is uncertain whether it will hold up if the school changes hands.

In the end, 17 people selected the third option, having an outside entity take over Patterson, as the most preferable; however, 16 people either did not choose or wrote in another option. The vote will be sent to Husfelt, who will take the recommendation into consideration and ulti-mately will decide which option to move forward with.

Should Patterson earn a “C” school grade this year, the process will be stopped. Officials in Tallahassee also

can grant an extension if they believe it is likely the school will achieve a “C” grade if it continues along the current turnaround plan. Rivers said many times that she was opti-mistic about the progress Patterson students had been making, adding that they were two points from a “D” grade last year, and that she and her staff will work hard toward that passing grade.

“This is not about what can’t happen, but what can happen because we speak to potential,” she said.

According to the timeline provided by the DOE, it is recommended that the dis-trict have a signed contract with the entity to manage Patterson by Jan. 31, 2018. School grades are set to be released in July 2018.

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By Frazier MooreThe Associated Press

NEW YORK — Jim Nabors made good on his last name when he brought Gomer Pyle to “The Andy Griffith Show.” His big-hearted, ever-cheery gas-pump jockey was a neighborly fit in the easygoing town of Mayberry.

But when Gomer enlisted in the Marines for five TV seasons, he truly blos-somed. So did the actor who portrayed him.

N a b o r s , w h o d i e d Thursday at 87, made Pvt. Gomer Pyle a perfect foil for the immovable object of Marines boot camp: Grin-ning, gentle Gomer was the irresistible force.

O n “ G o m e r P y l e , U.S.M.C.,” a spinoff from “The Andy Griffith Show” that premiered in 1964, Gomer arrived in the fic-tional Camp Henderson with a happy attitude and eager innocence that flew in the face of everything he found awaiting him there, especially irascible Sgt. Vince Carter, played by Frank Sutton.

It’s a measure of Nabors’ skill in inhabiting the any-thing-but-militaristic Gomer that this character was widely beloved, and the show a Top 10 hit, during an era when the Vietnam War was dividing America. His trademark “Shazam,” ‘‘Gollllll-lee,” and “Sur-prise, surprise, surprise” were parroted by millions.

But Nabors had another character to offer his fans: himself, a booming bari-tone. In appearances on TV variety programs, he stunned viewers with

the contrast between his twangy, homespun humor (“The tornado was so bad a hen laid the same egg twice”) and his full-throated vocals.

He was a double threat, as he demonstrated for two seasons starting in 1969 on “The Jim Nabors Hour,” a variety series where he joshed with guest stars, did sketches with Sutton and fellow “Gomer” veteran Ronnie Schell, and sang country and opera.

Offstage and off-camera, Nabors retained some of the awed innocence of Gomer. At the height of his fame in 1969, he admitted, “I still find it difficult to believe this kind of acceptance. I still don’t trust it.”

After his variety show, Nabors continued earning high salaries in Las Vegas showrooms and in concert theaters across the country. He recorded more than two dozen albums and sang with the Dallas and St. Louis

symphony orchestras.During the 1970s he

moved to Hawaii, buying a 500-acre macadamia ranch. He still did occa-sional TV work, and in the late 1970s, he appeared 10 months annually at Hilton hotels in Hawaii. The pace gave him an ulcer.

“I was completely burned out,” he later recalled. “I’d had it with the bright lights.”

In the early 1980s, his longtime friendship with Burt Reynolds led to roles in “Stroker Ace,” ‘‘Cannon-ball II” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”

H e r e t u r n e d t o concert and nightclub per-formances in 1985, though at a less intensive pace. Among his regular gigs was singing “Back Home Again in Indiana” at the Indianap-olis 500 each year, which he first did in 1972. That first time, he wrote the lyrics on his hand so he wouldn’t forget.

Jim Nabors, TV’s cheery Gomer Pyle, dies at 87

Jim Nabors waves to fans after singing before the start of the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 25, 2014 in Indianapolis. Nabors died peacefully at his home in Honolulu on Thursday with his husband Stan Cadwallader at his side. He was 87. [ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO]

By Philip Issa and Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press

BEIRUT — Amnesty I n t e r n a t i o n a l s a i d Thursday the Syrian government has used internationally banned cluster munitions in attacks on a besieged rebel-held suburb of Damascus, accusing it of committing war crimes on “an epic scale.”

The report came on the second day of U.N.-sponsored talks in Geneva in the latest push to find a political settlement to the almost seven-year civil war in Syria.

The Amnesty Inter-national report called attention to the calami-t o u s h u m a n i t a r i a n situation at the doors of the Syrian capital, where the government and its backers have kept a sub-urban enclave of 400,000 people under siege since 2013.

The Eastern Ghouta region, one of hubs of the uprising against President Bashar Assad in 2011, is now facing the highest recorded malnutrition rate in the country since the out-break of war, the U.N. reported Wednesday.

Based on interviews with activists in eastern Ghouta and verification of open source videos and photographs, Amnesty said at least 10 civilians were killed in November because of the govern-ment’s use of the banned Soviet-made cluster

munitions.The indiscriminate

weapons, banned in o v e r 1 0 0 c o u n t r i e s , gravely endanger civil-ians because of their indiscriminate nature, Amnesty said.

“The Syrian govern-ment has shown callous disregard to the lives of the hundreds of thou-sands of people living in Eastern Ghouta,” said Philip Luther, Amnesty International’s Research and Advocacy Direc-tor for the Middle East and North Africa. “But this recent escalation in attacks — clearly tar-g e t i n g c i v i l i a n s a n d civilian infrastructure using internationally banned cluster munitions — is horrific.”

A m n e s t y s a i d t h e munitions first appeared in Syria after Russia began strikes against anti-government groups in September 2015. Wit-n e s s e s i n t e r v i e w e d by Amnesty said they saw cluster munitions

projectiles — small bombs strapped to parachutes — used in densely populated market and residential areas.

The United Nations has said it is concerned about the ongoing violence in Eastern Ghouta, which has intensified since Nov. 14.

T h e B r i t a i n - b a s e d Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which tracks the civil war, has recorded that at least 150 civilians, including 35 children, were killed since Nov. 14 in the suburb, when a renewed round of intense fighting began.

Russia informed the U.N. on Tuesday that the Syrian government had agreed to a 48-hour truce in the area at the start of a new round of U.N.-sponsored talks in Geneva. Local activ-i s t s a n d t h e S y r i a n Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group reported the government was shelling the region again Thursday.

Amnesty: Syrian war crimes on ‘an epic scale’Group says military used cluster bombs in besieged area

This photo provided Nov. 17 by the Syrian anti-government activist group Ghouta Media Center, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows smoke and debris rising after Syrian government airstrikes hit in Eastern Ghouta, near Damascus, Syria. [GHOUTA MEDIA CENTER VIA AP]

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By Katie Landeck522-5114 | @[email protected]

PANAMA CITY — As a result of restructuring at Gulf Power, about nine employees in the Panama City area are expected to be laid off, according to company spokesman Rick Delahaya.

“We are always looking at our business model and how to propel it into the future,”

Delahaya said. “We’re moving our resources where customers say they want them.”

The layoffs, which Dela-haya described as “very minimal,” are company wide, not exclusive to the Panama City area. The company still is going through its evalua-tions, and as such does not have a final number of layoffs companywide.

While Delahaya empha-sized Gulf Power isn’t going

anywhere, there have been several key changes lately.

Earlier this year, Gulf Power negotiated a rate hike with the Public Service Commission that will see the average bill rising from $144 to $151. The company also has announced plans to end bill payments at local offices starting Dec. 29. Instead, people will be able to pay their bills at one of more than 200 authorized payment loca-tions, including such places

as Walmart, Walgreens and Publix. Customers also will be able to pay their bill over the phone, by mail or online.

The change to bill payments are the result of a decrease in walk-in customers.

Delahaya said the layoffs are not a result of the change in bill payment or the rate hike. He said the company is looking at “a lot of things” when making the decision, but declined to be more specific.

Gulf Power laying off 9 workers locally

By Marcy Gordon and Stephen OhlemacherThe Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leaders wran-gled with the last few GOP holdouts Thursday as they pushed toward passing the first major rewrite of the nation’s tax code in more than three decades.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he expected a final vote late Thursday or early Friday on a $1.4 trillion package that would slash the cor-porate tax rate, offer more modest cuts for families and individuals and eliminate several popular deductions.

Lawmakers would then try to reconcile the Senate package with one passed by the House in the hope of delivering a major legis-lative accomplishment to President Donald Trump by Christmas. Republicans have cast passage of a tax overhaul as a political imperative to ensure they hold their House and Senate majorities in next year’s midterm elections.

“We’re heading down the homestretch,” McConnell told reporters Thursday.

In a dramatic roll call that lasted an hour, the package cleared a procedural hurdle that threatened to derail the

GOP’s entire tax drive.Democrats forced on a

vote on whether to return the measure to the Senate Finance Committee so it could be rewritten to not make federal deficits larger. After holding out until the last moment, Sens. Bob Corker of Tennessee, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Jeff Flake of Arizona eventually joined fellow Republicans to scuttle the Democratic proposal.

Had it succeeded, it would have derailed the bill.

The dispute was over a

ruling by the Senate par-liamentarian that a key provision of the bill designed to guard against big deficits would violate Senate rules about what could be in the tax bill. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., has been pushing to add automatic tax increases in future years if the package doesn’t raise as much revenue as projected.

With the provision dead, Corker said senators would change the bill to roll back some of the tax cuts in future years, regardless of

whether tax revenues meet expectations.

The package would add $1 trillion to the budget deficit over the next decade, much less than previously projected, according to a congressional analysis released Thursday.

The tax bill would increase economic growth, generat-ing an additional $458 billion in tax revenue, according to the analysis by the nonpar-tisan Joint Committee on Taxation. The committee previously estimated that the package would add $1.4 trillion to the deficit.

The additional revenue is a boost to the bill but is still far short of the $2 trillion promised by Treasury Sec-retary Steven Mnuchin.

Two Republican senators, John McCain of Arizona and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, announced their support for the tax package Thursday, giving it a major boost. Both McCain and Murkowski had voted against the GOP bill to dismantle the Obama health care law this past summer in a blow to the GOP.

Their support is key because Senate Republicans hold a slim 52-48 major-ity in the Senate, meaning they can only afford to lose two votes, with Vice Presi-dent Mike Pence casting the tie-breaker.

GOP tax bill gains support; leaders work on holdouts

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By Marley JayThe Associated Press

NEW YORK — Is Santa Claus coming to town? Wall Street thinks — so even though stocks have already exceeded most expectations this year.

December on average is the best month for stocks. Investors call the gains a Santa Claus rally: a late-year boost that helps the markets end on a high note. Although there are some warning signs and rea-sons for concern, analysts

have some solid reasons to think December 2017 will be pretty good, too.

Dating back to 1950, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index has risen an average of 1.6 percent in Decem-ber. November is second, with an average gain of 1.5 percent. Jack Ablin, chief investment officer for BMO Capital Markets, said inves-tors made a habit of buying at the end of the year to position themselves for Jan-uary, when stocks typically did well. That set off a cycle.

“When I started in the

business, I remember read-ing studies about the January Effect,” says Ablin, who’s worked in finance for three decades. “Once that became common knowledge, the January Effect turned into the December Effect, and now appears to be creeping into November, too.”

Stocks have climbed as the U.S. economy continued to grow and countries in other regions gained strength, all of which sent corpo-rate profits higher. After strong gains at the end of November the S&P 500 has

gained 18 percent so far this year, thanks in large part to big gains for technology companies such as Apple, Google’s parent company Alphabet and Facebook.

Meanwhile, central banks are still steadying the mar-kets with bond purchases and low interest rates. The end of those stimulus programs are in sight, but by historic stan-dards bond yields are low, which makes stocks more appealing as investments and borrowing money easier for people and companies to borrow money.

Even with stocks at record highs, experts foresee festive increase

WASHINGTONLonger-term mortgage rates slip another week

Long-term mortgage rates slipped this week, though shorter-term rates rose in response to better economic news that made it more likely the Federal Reserve will hike rates in December.

The rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage slipped to 3.9 percent from 3.92 percent last week, mortgage giant Freddie Mac said. The 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage, popular among homeown-ers seeking to refinance, also declined 0.02 percentage points, to 3.3 percent.

The five-year adjustable mortgage rate jumped to 3.32 percent, from 3.22 percent last week. That increase followed bullish comments on the econ-omy by Fed chair Janet Yellen.

Mortgage rates have mostly fallen in the past 12 months, even as the Fed has lifted short-term rates. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 4.08 percent and the 15-year at 3.34 percent.

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A new Florida law this year democra-tized how the public can challenge what is taught in school districts. It also opened the door to abuse of the process, potentially

tying up local education officials in bureaucratic knots with frivolous and nuisance complaints.

The legislation, was signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott and went into effect July 1. It requires school boards to hire an “unbiased hearing officer” to listen to complaints about instructional materials, such as textbooks and novels, that are used in local schools. Previously, only parents of students in the district were permitted to lodge complaints. The new law allows any district resident, regardless of whether they have children in school, to challenge curriculum.

That has a consistent logic. If you believe, as we do, that the entire community has a vested interest in supporting public education — such as with tax dollars — because quality schools are to the benefit of everyone, and that everyone should share the responsibilities of cultivating them, then it’s hard to argue that only parents of stu-dents should have a say in what is taught in classrooms.

The problem arises when people exploit that expanded freedom for purely ideological rea-sons. The Florida Citizens’ Alliance is a conserva-tive group that pushed for the new law, arguing that many districts ignored challenges or addressed them with committees stacked in the districts’ favor.

The alliance particularly has problems with the way evolution and climate change are taught in science classes; it wants students to hear coun-terarguments the organization approves of.

Critics of the new law feared it would create a wave of challenges that would cause chaos with school boards now forced to submit to an out-side mediation (although elected board members still have the final word on policy, as they should). So far, though, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

The Associated Press recently sent public records requests to Florida’s 67 school districts, seeking any complaints filed this year. Seven reported receiving at least one. They included challenges to novels that included language parents believed was inappropriate for the age of the readers, a common complaint through the years directed at school boards throughout the nation.

Indeed, Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 by the American Library Association and other orga-nizations in response to a surge in the number of chal-lenges to books in schools and libraries. Many are widely considered classic works of literature. Most school districts over the years have adopted policies that, rather than censor a book for everyone, allow stu-dents of concerned parents to read an alternative title.

The state needs to take a cue from the AP and track the number of complaints that occur in the wake of the new law. See if patterns develop. Monitor the hearing process to determine if it inhibits school boards from carrying out their duties. Then adjust the law accordingly if needed.

Textbook law could cause headaches

A s Republicans struggle to agree on a tax plan, Demo-

crats and much of the media label each attempt at reform a “gift” to rich people.

In one sense, they are right. Any tax cut disproportion-ately favors rich people since the rich pay much more tax.

But the media and Demo-crats (is there a differ-ence?) are wrong because they routinely portray rich people as parasites who take from other people.

Flying Dog Brewery owner Jim Caruso objects to that kind of thinking. He took over a bankrupt brewery and made it successful by inventing new craft beers. I won’t buy his beers — with varieties like blood orange ale — but enough people like them that Caruso has become relatively rich.

He’s the kind of person Sen. Bernie Sanders rails about. “The top 1 percent,” com-plains Sanders, “earned 85 percent of all new income.”

That sounds unfair. But Caruso doesn’t see it that way.

“My goal in life is to be the best part of your day,” he told me. “You will have

unequal outcomes (but) we all benefit from that.”

He’s right. Caruso provided consumers new choices and created more than 100 jobs.

But for my YouTube video this week, I pushed back: “The top fraction of earn-ers has half the assets in this country. This ticks people off. They view it as evil.”

“Think about it this way,” responded Caruso. “Apple was the first company to be worth $800 billion dol-lars. I was curious, how much was (Apple founder) Steve Jobs worth in 2011 when he passed away? ... Ten billion dollars! I did some quick calculations...”

His calculations revealed that because about 2 bil-lion Apple devices were sold, Jobs collected about $5 for each device.

Isn’t your cellphone worth much more to you than $5?

“The feeling tends to be that somebody like Steve Jobs took something away from everybody else ... (but) what did Jobs take?,” asked Caruso? “(H)e had this idea: Wouldn’t it be great to have a thousand songs in your pocket? (He created) one of the most massively impor-tant tools for productivity and communication in life!”

Sanders suggests that if some people have bil-lions, the rest of us must have billions less.

But that’s not true, Caruso

points out. “It’s that zero-sum game mentality: that somehow people who create stuff are taking it from other people. That’s simply inac-curate. It’s not a zero-sum game. They’re creating stuff that didn’t exist before.”

He’s right. It’s not as if there’s one pie and when rich people take a big piece, less is left for the rest of us. Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg etc. got rich only by baking thousands of new pies.

Entrepreneurs create things; they don’t take from others.

We get to decide if we’d be better off with the products that creators offer to sell. Pro-ducers get to decide whether they can make enough money from those sales to make their efforts worth their while.

This mutually benefi-cial exchange is the heart of a market economy.

Government, on the other hand, only knows how to do two things: make you engage in exchanges you don’t want, and prevent you from engaging in exchanges you do want. With every order it issues, government makes the pie a little smaller.

As long as rich people don’t collude with government, they make our lives better.

John Stossel is author of “No They Can’t! Why Government Fails — But Individuals Succeed

The evil rich are baking too many pies

John Stossel

Sign of (expensive) times

I read in The News Herald recently where the City of Panama City is considering seek-ing damages over the two welcome signs being built in Glenwood and the Cove area.

First of all, did we really need to have wel-come signs? Who are we welcoming? It is not like these two areas are hot tourist sites and the locals already know them.

But that is not what really exasperates me, it is the price tag of these projects.

The small one in the Cove, that is slightly bigger than a closet, is slated to cost $38,472 and the Glenwood sign, admittedly somewhat

larger, costs a whop-ping $86,524.

My question is, are these two signs to be made of gold? That is a lot of money for some brick and mortar signs.

And another interest-ing caveat is that the signs are being built by a com-pany that belongs to a Bay County commissioner.

Stranger things have been known to happen, but why do they always seem to happen in Bay County? Actually, I was quite shocked that Panama City has so much extra cash lying around to be able to splurge $124,996 on some ‘much needed’ welcome signs.

Welcome to the GOB (for those that have not lived in Bay County long, that equates to

Good ole Boys).

Georg Friedrich WeckherlinSouthport

Stump for Trump

Stand up for Presi-dent Trump!

He has begun to dig out a portion of the disgrace-ful politics in our system. He is trying to make a much needed change in our tax confusion.

He has made effort after effort to improve the mish-mash of our failing health care system. He fights to bring a necessary stop to the insane idea of allowing anybody to be in our country, or to enter our country illegally.

How can fault be found?

L.E. Hein, Panama City

Everybody, in all work environments, had bet-ter watch their sexual behavior.

Does your phone say the light is green go? No it does not! So get off the blasted phone and get a grip for Gods sake! The world doesn't wait for you to do your own personal business at traffic lights!!

As long as I get a bigger refund I don’t care what happens to the country, or other people.

MQ-9 Reapers. The only reaper I know about is the grim reaper. He better not get any ideas about knocking at my door anytime soon either.

Special people adopt children. Those who adopt 7 at a time are beyond special. They have found their calling in life. Thanks to them those children have found a home. God bless them.

There are two sides to me. One side eats healthy with a veggie subway. The other side of me eats choco-late like it is going out of style. What is to be done about me people? I am obviously out of control.

Oh come on Santa. Helicopters! Motorcycles! Seems like the rein-deer and sleigh are being put out to pasture. Still, the cows might find it amusing having to deal with Rudolph's glowing nose every night.

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By Brian SlodyskoThe Associated Press

I N D I A N A P O L I S — Alex Azar, who’s in line to replace a Trump Cabinet secretary who was forced out in controversy, is no stranger to sticky man-agement problems.

In Washington, he’s b e e n n o m i n a t e d t o replace Tom Price, who resigned in September over questions about his use of private jets. Back in Indiana, Azar was an influential member of a public airport board, tasked with oversight of human resources mat-ters, when he defended the conduct of the air-port CEO who was under fire for spending public money on travel, golf fees, steak dinners and Super Bowl tickets.

Azar, a former Eli Lilly and Co. executive, served three years on the

board of the Indianapo-lis Airport Authority as it struggled to contain CEO John D. Clark III, who by some estimates racked up more than $200,000 in publicly funded travel, accord-ing to interviews and an Associated Press review of records. Clark was hired as the airport’s CEO in 2009, around the time Azar joined the board. Azar defended Clark in public statements amid serious questions about spending, even as board members privately con-c l u d e d t h a t C l a r k ’ s behavior was causing a problem.

Senators’ skepticism at Azar’s confirmation hearing this week has focused on such issues as his willingness to stand up for consumers rather than “Big Pharma” as a former executive at Lilly, the Indiana drug giant.

Health nominee Azar is no stranger to controversy

Alex Azar, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifi es during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confi rmation hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday in Washington. [CAROLYN KASTER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]

By Josh Lederman and Jill ColvinThe Associated Press

W A S H I N G T O N — After months of clashes on policy and personal-ity, President Donald Trump is consider-ing ousting Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replacing him with hard-nosed CIA Director Mike Pompeo following

less than a year on t h e j o b , senior U.S. offi-cials said Thursday as turmoil within Trump’s national secu-rity team burst into the open.

The White

H o u s e p l a n , w h i c h T r u m p h a s n o t y e t signed off on, would force a major realign-ment early in his term, also creating a vacancy atop the CIA that offi-cials said could be filled by Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas. The overhaul could produce a significant shift in both the tone and direction of the president’s for-eign policy, removing it from the understated former oil man whose style has never fit well with Trump’s.

It is exceedingly rare

for a secretary of state, America’s face on the global stage, to be fired or to serve for a year or less. Nor is it common for presidents to have such a significant Cabi-net revamp so soon after taking office. Too much churn could fuel the perception of chaos in the Trump White House — perhaps one reason he has yet to pull the trigger.

T i l l e r s o n ’ s l i k e l y ouster loomed awk-wardly over an Oval Office meeting Thurs-day between Trump and the visiting Bahraini crown prince. Asked by a reporter whether he wanted Tillerson to stay on the job, Trump was coy, merely pointing out that Tillerson was in fact in the building.

“He’s here. Rex is here,” the president said.

Timing for any move was uncertain.

D e f e n s e S e c r e -t a r y J i m M a t t i s , Tillerson’s closest ally

in the administration, simply brushed off the report. “There’s noth-ing to it,” he said when asked.

B u t W h i t e H o u s e spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders didn’t deny it. She did suggest that no move was immi-nent, saying the president and Tillerson planned to “work together to close out what we’ve seen to be an incredible year.”

Does the president still have confidence in Tillerson? “When the president loses confi-dence in someone, they will no longer serve in the capacity that they’re in,” she said.

F r i c t i o n b e t w e e n the president and the nation’s top diplomat has grown increasingly public through the year.

After a report last month that Tillerson had called the president a “moron,” Tillerson was forced to appear before cameras at the State

Department to pledge fealty his boss. Soon after, Trump publicly challenged his secretary to an IQ match.

For Tillerson, who left his job as Exxon Mobil’s CEO, a premature depar-ture from the Cabinet has seemed increasingly inevitable.

“There’s been a Til-lerson death watch since the spring,” said Derek Chollet, a former State Department, Pentagon and National Security Council official in the Obama administration.

When Tillerson was tapped for the job late last year, many Trump critics expressed quiet relief that he’d picked a sober “adult” who could form a counterweight to the president’s brasher, impulsive approach, especially on critical matters of war and peace.

Yet divisions on key foreign policy issues emerged quickly, and Trump has repeatedly undermined Tillerson by voicing positions at odds with those the State Department was pushing.

When Tillerson in June called on Arab nations to ease their blockade on Qatar, Trump emerged in the Rose Garden hours later to lambaste Qatar for funding ter-rorism. Trump also deemed diplomacy with North Korea a waste of time, when Tiller-son was pursuing just that. Tillerson’s advice to Trump to stay in the Paris climate deal and certify Iran’s compliance with the nuclear deal was similarly overruled.

Trump plans revamp President considers ousting Secretary of State Tillerson in favor of CIA Director Pompeo

Cotton

Pompeo

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson answers a reporters question about North Korea while he meets with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel at the State Department Thursday in Washington. [CLIFF OWEN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]

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TERRORIZED NEIGHBORHOODFriend of man accused in slayings shocked by charges

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CHRISTMAS TREES!County holds tree lighting ceremony at Government Center

By Jim Saunders and Tom UrbanThe News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — After repeated legislative debates in recent years about the greyhound industry, Florida voters could decide in 2018 whether to ban dog racing in the state.

A proposed constitutional amendment designed to shut down greyhound racing began moving Thursday through the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, which has the power to put such propos-als directly on the November 2018 ballot.

Supporters of the pro-posal pointed to issues such as greyhound injuries and deaths in arguing to shut down racing, a staple for decades of Florida’s gambling industry.

“This is, for me, a matter of conscience,” said commis-sion member and state Sen. Tom Lee, a Thonotosassa Republican who is sponsor-ing the proposal. “Our society has changed. We are evolving as a people. We are becoming more sensitive to those who occupy this world with us, regardless of their species, and to those who are going to follow us for generations to come. And that’s a good thing. And as we’ve evolved, we’ve banned all sorts of activities that have been

considered cruel to animals — bullfighting and cockfight-ing and all kinds of things. To me, this is just the next step on that plane of becoming more sensitive to this kind of inhumanity.”

The commission’s Gen-eral Provisions Committee on Thursday approved the proposal (Proposal 67), which would ban greyhound racing as of Dec. 31, 2019. The proposal will go to the commission’s Executive Committee before it could be considered by the full 37-member commission, which meets every 20 years to consider constitutional changes.

R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s o f

Greyhound racing ban on tableConstitution Revision Commission advances proposal

Greyhounds race at Ebro Greyhound Park and Poker Room. A proposal to ban dog racing in Florida passed a committee of the Constitution Revision Commission on Thursday. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]

By Collin Breaux747-5081 | @[email protected]

PANAMA CITY — Bay High School junior Aaron Glass is thinking about becoming a lawyer, and a Thursday trip to Gulf Coast State College helped him prepare for the working world.

Aaron, 16, was one of about 200 high school students who visited the campus for Career Con-nections, an event that got students thinking about life after graduation. The teens,

who broke into several groups in different rooms, listened to faculty and career experts discuss what to do now that adulthood is around the corner. Topics covered included their pro-fessional options, what to do in a job interview and how to dress for work.

“The event was very interesting. It provided a lot of information,” Aaron said while eating pizza during a lunch break. “There were so many careers out there I didn’t know even existed. ... I signed up for the pro-fessional field and I really

wanted to see legal stud-ies, but I also saw stuff like real estate, insurance, even hacking and how people are protected from hacking and how that’s a professional field.”

One student group heard from EMTs, Bay Medi-cal Sacred Heart staff and dental health workers. Bay Medical laboratory director Cathy Mintz spoke about her career path and the school-ing she went through, and asked students if they’re i n t e r e s t e d i n a n y l a b positions.

“I grew into my position,”

Mintz said. “It took me ... a period of time, so you don’t have to do it right away. You can grow into it. I found a lot of time my experience base from way back in the day, actually having to go up as a lobotomist and stick people for their blood (helped) . ... When I was learning, you didn’t stick by sight. You stuck by feel, so you have to learn your anatomy and physiology. I grew a lot of experience and knowledge through that face-to-face care with that patient.”

Career Connections

Workshop gives students an intro to seeking employment

Stephen Szmyr, left, and Guy Garrett with Corps Tigris at Gulf Coast State College tell students how hackers can use yagi antennas to hack a WiFi connection. During the two-day workshop, students learned about career opportunities, job applications and more. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]

By Wendy Victora315-4478 | @[email protected]

DESTIN — A grand jury has returned indictments in two high-profile murder cases.

Cory M. Hagwell, 29, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Adelynn Merrell. He also was charged with two counts of felony child neglect

concerning two other young children under his care in a Mossy Head home.

Barbara Wozniak, accused of killing her husband and then hiding his body under the stairwell, was indicted for first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Authorities said the 65-year-old Shalimar woman shot her husband, put him under their house’s stairwell and

then made numerous trips to Lowe’s, where she bought concrete and bricks to further conceal his body.

The body of 72-year-old Alfred Wozniak was dis-covered Nov. 15 inside the couple’s 10th Avenue home. He last had been seen alive Nov. 9.

That was the same day the

2 indicted in Okaloosa murder casesFirst-degree murder charged in deaths of 3-year-old, 72-year-old

WozniakHagwell

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By Zack McDonald747-5071 | @[email protected]

PANAMA CITY – Author-ities have released video from a high-speed pursuit last week that ended with a

wanted Min-nesota man crashing into several vehi-c l e s b e f o r e being rammed to a stop.

Ryan David Swartley, 35,

remained in custody Thurs-day as officials released the dash cam video from the pursuit. He was arrested Saturday at the end of a high-speed pursuit that wound through roads of east Panama City Beach and ended with a “pit” maneuver at the M.B. Miller County Pier. Swartley now is being held on a com-bined bond of $55,000, court records stated.

S o f a r , S w a r t l e y h a s been charged with fleeing police with disregard to the public safety, misdemeanor marijuana possession, para-phernalia possession and

BCSO releases video of car chase, crash

Swartley

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O, Christmas trees

County employees, students and visitors talk and eat snacks at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Thursday at the Bay County Government Center. [PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD]

Pam Whitfi eld, a human resources worker with Bay County, hands Alvin Peters cookies at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Bay County Government Center on Thursday.

Decorations adorn one of the two Christmas trees at the Bay County Government Center on Thursday. The trees are 20 feet tall.

Crews with the Bay County Sheriff’s Offi ce examine the contents of a truck after ending a high-speed chase near Front Beach Road and Alf Coleman Road on Saturday. The driver led police through several major roads on the east end of Panama City Beach before being taken into custody. [JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD]

being a fugitive from jus-tice. But authorities said he could face additional charges.

According to his arrest report, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office knew Swartley was a fugitive from justice on amphet-amine selling charges when they spotted him driving a white Chevrolet truck. What followed was a 30-minute chase that reached speeds upward of 90 mph from back roads to main thoroughfares and ended with deputies performing two “pit” maneuvers on the truck, during which it crashed into two civilian vehicles before deputies rammed him to a stop and took Swartley into custody.

In the video, obtained exclusively by The News Herald, the dash camera of a patrol unit shows the last minutes of the chase. The truck, alleg-edly driven by Swartley, can be seen speeding through the intersec-tion at Alf Coleman and Hutchison Boulevard,

causing several vehicles to swerve and brake hard to avoid hitting him.

After the truck sped through the traffic light a t A l f C o l e m a n a n d Hutchison Boulevard, BCSO approved a “pit” maneuver. However, the first attempt was unsuc-cessful, sending Swartley into two civilian vehicles.

Swartley then was rammed to a stop at the entrance of the County Pier. After being taken into custody, officers allegedly found a ciga-rette pack containing a small amount of mari-juana and a pipe, BCSO reported.

Swartley had been wanted on narcotics charges out of Minnesota when an officer attempted to perform the traffic stop Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Surf Drive and Thomas Drive. On one dirt road, he rammed a locked gate and then avoided a police-laid spike strip, officers reported.

Whether he will be extradited to Minnesota to face federal charges before the local charges are processed was unclear Thursday.

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OBITUARIES

LOCAL & STATE

Graveside funeral services for Addie Ruth Caswell, 98, of Panama City, Florida, will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

3, 2017, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Southerland Family Funeral Home is han-dling arrangements.

A D D I E R U T H C A S W E L LA celebration of life

for Sherry H. Davis, 56, of Fountain, Florida, who died Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, will begin at 6:30 p.m. today, Dec.

1, 2017, at Fountain First Baptist Church.

Those wishing to extend condolences may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.

S H E R R Y H . DAV I S

Funeral services for Marshall Lee Garrison, 81, of Panama City, Florida, will begin at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 1, 2017, at Southerland

Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.

M A R S H A L L L E E G A R R I S O N

Christopher Guy Hamm, 29, of Wewa-hitchka, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

He was born in Pan-ama City, Florida, on Dec. 7, 1987, to Rodney Hamm and Marlene Wood. Christopher graduated in the top 10 of his class at Bay High School in 2005. He also ranked in the top 10 in cross country running and track and field.

Christopher was preceded in death by his granddaddy, Hinton Hamm; and grandmother, Betty Sue Wood. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents; grandmother, Mar-tha Hamm; grandfa-ther, Arland Wood;

sister, Brittany Hamm; brothers, Solomon, Mathias and Magnus Holman; and sev-eral beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Open Arms Assem-bly of God Church, 73 Smith Tower Road, Kinard, FL 32430, with Brother Bill Mayo officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.


Heritage Funeral Home& Cremation Services

247 N. Tyndall ParkwayPanama City, Fla.

850-785-1316

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John F. “Jack” Page, 96, of Panama City, Florida, died Nov. 25, 2017.

No memorial services

are scheduled at this time. Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

J O H N F. ‘J AC K ’ PAG E

Funeral services for Nancy Lee Therrien, 80, of Panama City, Florida, who died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Heritage

Funeral Home. The fam-ily will receive friends beginning at 3 p.m.


N A N C Y L E E T H E R R I E N

Funeral services for Loucile Lundy Volk will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Wilson Funeral Home. Visitation will

be from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow services at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

L O U C I L E L U N DY VO L K

Mary Margaret Ryals Lawrence, 99, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on Nov. 29, 2017, sur-rounded by family.

She was born in Andalusia, Alabama, and graduated from Brennan Business Col-lege after Straughn High School. She received a government appointment to the Office of Price Admin-istration and worked there until moving to Panama City in 1952. She worked at Impe-rial Furniture Company as a bookkeeper from 1966 until her retire-ment in 1983. She was a member of Palo Alto Church of Christ.

She was predeceased by her husband, James Jefferson Lawrence; her parents, Willie Eugene Ryals and Era lella Radford Ryals; brother, Lt. Col. Benjamin Ryals; sisters, Veda Barrow and Rebecca Stevenson; and son-in-law, Ogle Keneipp. She is survived by her children, Mary Littleton (Bob Unger), Millie Keneipp and Jim Lawrence (Elisabeth Green); grandchildren, Stephanie Walker (Jim), Lisa Homer (Jon) and Keri McMillan (Cameron); great-grandchildren, Ethan Walker and Carsen, Brady, and Annabelle McMillan; sister, Doris

Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. Satur-day, Dec. 2, 2017, with Dr. Joe Keller officiating.

As our mother struggled with blind-ness for many years, please help others by donating to Division of Blind Services, 2505 W. 15th St., Suite B, Panama City, FL 32401, in lieu of flowers.

We owe Panama City Nursing Center and Emerald Coast Hospice our special thanks for their loving and ten-der care. They worked together to ensure our mother received digni-fied and compassion-ate attention during her time with them.

Wilson Funeral HomeFamily Owned Since 1911

214 Airport RoadPanama City, Fla.

850-785-5272

M A RY M A R G A R E T RYA L S L AW R E N C E

Peggy Leigh Harper, 57, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in her home.

She was born June 6, 1960, in Ipswich, Eng-land. She was a 1977 graduate of Rutherford High School. She earned her Practical Nursing and Dental Assistant degrees from Gulf Coast Community College. She was currently working as a customer service representative for General Dynamics.

She is survived by her son, Charles “Chuck” Hopkins (Torie); parents, Har-old and Rotha Pyle; two grandchildren, Bryant Hopkins and Kadence Hopkins; and numer-ous extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Flatt and the Rev. Steve York officiating. The fam-ily will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Wilson Funeral HomeFamily Owned Since 1911

214 Airport RoadPanama City, Fla.

850-785-5272

P E G GY L E I G H H A R P E R

Funeral services for Johnny Ray Walker, 62, of Panama City, Florida, who died Mon-day, Nov. 27, 2017, will begin at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 1, 2017, at Heritage

Funeral Home. Inter-ment will follow at Millville Cemetery.

Those wishing to extend condolence may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.

J O H N N Y R AY WA L K E R

Special to The News Herald

GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen Fort Pickens Road at 9 a.m. Saturday after repairs to damage from Hurricane Nate are completed.

The area, including the road, a campground and other facilities, was closed Oct. 6 ahead of Nate’s land-fall on the Gulf Coast.

Immediately following the storm, crews found more than 3 feet of sand on Fort Pickens Road, and several portions of the road were undermined by Gulf overwashes.

Following an engineer-ing evaluation, the Federal Highway Administra-tion began repairing Fort Pickens Road and other damaged roads. Con-tractors arrived Nov. 6 and removed damaged asphalt, repaired sand confinement systems and

repaved Fort Pickens Road and Highway 399 in the Santa Rosa Area.

The Fort Pickens Area w i l l r e s u m e n o r m a l operations from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, but some beach parking lots will remain closed temporar-ily because of sand. Ranger programs will resume immediately.

The Fort Pickens Area features a historic fort, water recreation, fishing and camping.

The Fort Pickens Camp-ground will welcome overnight guests in Loops A, C, and E on a first-come, first-served basis through the weekend. Camp-ground reservations will be honored and accepted for the same loops starting Monday. Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov. Loops B and D are being converted to tent-only sites and will reopen in mid-December.

Fort Pickens area to reopen after repairs

Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen Fort Pickens Road on Saturday after work is completed to repair heavy damage sustained during Hurricane Nate in October. [NAVARREPRESS.COM]

Today

BAY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST FRIDAY: 8 a.m. at Holley Building at FSU-PC, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City. Brig. Gen. Menard will present the tracking of Santa’s fl ight along with the offi cial duties of NORAD. For details, panamacity.orgFRIDAY COLORFEST: 9-11 a.m. at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Adult coloring is getting an addi-tion. Bring your knitting, crocheting and other craft projects and work on them at the library. Free; open to the public. For details, 850-522-2100SEA NEEDLES: 10-11 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. Bring needle-craft projects to work on at the library with other crafters. For details, 850-233-5055 or NWRLS.comWORLD AIDS DAY CANDLE-LIGHT VIGIL: 5:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1608 Baker Court, Panama City. Events include a candlelight vigil on the bay, speakers and a musical number. Recep-tion to follow. For details, basicnwfl .comPILOT CLUB LUMINARIES OF LOVE: 6 p.m. at Gateway Park, Panama City. Event to benefi t the Pilot Club of Panama City’s projects. For

details, 850-233-9921“THE PHANTOM TOLL-BOOTH”: 7 p.m. at Gretchen Nelson Scott Fine Arts Center at Mosley High School, 501 Mosley Drive, Lynn Haven. Mosley Drama will perform “The Phantom Tollbooth” at its new fi ne arts center. Based on the children’s book by Norton Juster, watchers are taken on a fantastic journey. All ages. For details, bay-artsevents.com.“GREAT RUSSIAN NUT-CRACKER”: 7 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Moscow Ballet presents the annual performance as part of its 25th Anniversary Tour of North America. For details and tickets, MarinaCivicCenter.com or 850-763-4696“WE ARE NATURE” ARTIST CHAT AND BOOK SIGNING: 7-9 p.m. at the Panama City Center for the Arts, 19. E. Fourth St. Featuring the work of Bay Annual Best of

Show winner. Exhibit runs through Dec. 30. For details, CenterForTheArtsPC.com“CRIMES OF THE HEART”: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. The three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital, and sort through their own troubles in this dark comedy by Beth Henley. For details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226STUDENT DIRECTED LIVE PLAYS: 7:30 p.m. at Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. U.S. 98, Panama City. Six plays will be presented each night. Admission is $10 and GCSC and FSU PC students, faculty and staff are free with a valid ID. Seating is limited. For reservations, bit.ly/GCSC10minuteplays Saturday

PANAMA CITY BEACH MARATHON: 7 a.m. at Jimmy Buffett’s Margari-taville,16230 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Hosted by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. Event includes marathon, half-marathon, 5K and kid fun run. For details, visitpanamacity-beach.comCOIN, STAMP, AND CUR-RENCY SHOW: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bay County

Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th St., Panama City. Free; open to the public. For details, 850-265-9847BACKYARD CRAFT FES-TIVAL: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 308 Wisconsin Ave., Lynn Haven. Festival features stoneware pottery, por-celain fi gurines, jewelry, quilts, shawls, lath-turned wooden bowls and paint-ings. Entertainment provided by Harry Warn-bery, Charlotte Moreau, Paul McAuliffe and Brain Skoskie. For details, 850-265-1404CHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oatfi eld Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City Beach. More than 30 local vendors will be offering a variety of holiday gifts. Organized by the Panama City Beach Senior Center. Open to the public. For details, 850-532-3074ART UNDER $100 SALE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fringe Gallery, 318 Luverne Ave., Panama City. Locally created paintings, prints, jewelry, collage, pot-tery and more. All pieces priced under $100. For details, FringeGalleryPC.comFREE CHILDREN’S SELF-DEFENSE AND ANTI-BULLY SEMINAR: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Marra Senki Brazil-ian Jiu Jitsu Academy, 637 N. U.S. 231, Panama City. Clinic will cover common defense techniques. For details, dasilvabjj.com

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DEFUNIAK SPRINGSPerson found dead days after trailer fi re

A trailer fire outside DeFuniak Springs was discovered Thursday, days after it apparently claimed the life of one person.

Walton County sher-iff’s deputies and Argyle volunteer firefighters arrived at 3299 County 183 South just after 10 a.m. A family friend had called the sheriff’s office after discovering the burned trailer, according to the sheriff’s office.

A person was found dead at the scene, investigators reported.

It was apparent from the lack of heat that the fire had occurred several days earlier, the press

release said.The property where the

trailer stood was down a long isolated driveway away from the main road, which might be why the fire was not reported, according to the sheriff’s office.

The State Fire Mar-shal’s Office was notified a n d a n i n v e s t i g a t o r arrived at the scene later Thursday.

The victim could not be immediately identified, the press release said. The Medical Examiner’s Office will perform an autopsy.

TALLAHASSEEGambling, felons’ rights initiatives reach 443,000 signatures

Backers of proposed

constitutional amend-ments about gambling and felons’ rights had submitted almost the same amount of valid petition signatures to the state as of Thursday afternoon.

The political commit-tee Voters In Charge, which is spearheading the gambling measure, had submitted 443,345 signa-tures, while the political committee Floridians For a Fair Democracy, which is leading the felons’ rights effort, had submit-ted 442,969, according to the state Division of Elec-tions website.

B o t h m u s t s u b m i t 766,200 valid signatures to get on the November 2018 ballot.

The Voters In Charge

proposal is aimed at making it more difficult to expand gambling in the state. It would change the Florida Constitution and give voters the “exclusive right to decide whether t o a u t h o r i z e c a s i n o gambling.”

It would require voter approval of casino-style games in the future.

The Floridians for a Fair Democracy proposal automatically would restore voting rights for all nonviolent felons who have served their sentences, completed parole or probation and paid restitution.

Felons convicted of violent crimes, such as murder, would not be eligible.

I f t h e p r o p o s e d

amendments reach the ballot, each would need support from 60 percent of voters to pass.

TAMPA4 deputies suspended for neglecting jobs during Irma

Four Florida deputies have been suspended for allegedly neglecting their duties during Hurricane Irma.

According to an inves-tigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, one deputy told supervi-sors he wasn’t reporting for duty and was aware of the consequences, a n o t h e r e v a c u a t e d instead of reporting for duty at the jail and another showed up for an hour but then went home.

Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said they all had family a t h o m e a n d d i d n ’ t m a k e a r r a n g e m e n t s beforehand.

Three deputies will receive 40 hours with-out pay, with part of the punishment delayed if they stay out of trouble. Two were demoted from narcotics detectives to patrol duties.

The fourth was given 16 hours without pay.

Gualtieri said the offi-cers stepped out “when everyone else was step-ping up.”

The Tampa Bay Times reported four Largo city employees lost their jobs for similar reasons in September.

Staff and wire reports

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T w o A r n o l d H i g h School juniors, Alyssa Reyer and Erin Ramsey, were in the audience during Mintz’s talk. The girls, both 16, called the event “informative” and said it taught them “what courses to take and what we need to do.” Ramsey said she wants to work with sonographs, while Reyer also is considering a medical career.

“It’s good informa-tion to help you see what you want to do,” Reyer said. “I kind of want to do physical therapy and sports medicine.”

Career Connections is a collaboration between the Bay County Cham-ber of Commerce, Bay District Schools and

regional colleges that has been held annually since 2010. Chamber Education Committee Chairman David Southall told the students they would learn “how their interests and skills can be utilized in the Bay County job market.”

G u l f C o a s t P r e s i -dent John Holdnak also addressed the students and said a college educa-tion would help them get a “good-paying job.” He told a story about seeing a robot prepare fries at a restaurant to illustrate the growing role technol-ogy plays in the modern economy.

“You need to be pre-pared for the future. The future’s going to be con-stantly changing. Just keep your eyes open,” Holdnak said.

“There’s a lot of great opportunities in this area. Our goal at Gulf Coast

State College (is) ... to make sure we’ve got lots of good employers that you can get the kind of job you want, with the type of education you want to get so you can have the kind of lifestyle you want.”

Middle school stu-dents attended a similar event at Gulf Coast on Wednesday, where they rotated through ses-sions on public safety, natural sciences, visual and performing arts, and business and technology.

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Skylar Adams asks Andrew Rowell about opportunities in construction during a career exploration event Thursday at Gulf Coast State College. Students also learned about job applications and interviews during the event. [PATTI BLAKE/THE NEWS HERALD]

pari-mutuel facilities and greyhound breed-ers and owners did not speak during Thurs-day’s meeting. But during past legislative debates about curb-ing greyhound racing, r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s o f breeders and owners have argued, in part, that such moves would lead to job losses.

Greyhound racing has lost popularity in recent years as other forms of gambling have grown. But it still plays an important role because dog tracks are required, by law, to run live races if they want to offer more-lucrative types of gambling such as card rooms.

Some of the legisla-tive debates in recent years have focused on the idea of “decou-pling,” which would allow pari-mutuels to operate card rooms and, in some cases, slot machines with-out running live races. But lawmakers never have approved such proposals.

Constitution Revi-s i o n C o m m i s s i o n member Don Gaetz, a f o r m e r S e n a t e

president from Nicev-il le, said Thursday that greyhound-racing proposals have become tangled in broader lob-bying battles about gambling. Such lobby-ing battles have helped d o o m a t t e m p t s t o revamp the gambling industry.

“Every time that we have tried to deal with the greyhound issue, it has become a magnet for a wider array of issues associated with gaming,” Gaetz said.

If the overall Con-s t i t u t i o n R e v i s i o n Commission puts Lee’s proposal on the 2018 ballot, the racing ban would need to receive approval from 60 per-cent of voters to pass.

Initially, Lee’s pro-posal would have more gradually phased out g r e y h o u n d r a c i n g , with the ban taking effect in July 2021. But the General Provisions Committee on Thurs-day approved a change to make it effective at the end of 2019.

“We should do this as quickly as we feasibly can,” said commission member Brecht Heu-chan, who sought the shorter time frame. “One year (from when t h e c o n s t i t u t i o n a l amendment would be on the ballot) to me seems like ample time.”

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Okaloosa County Sher-iff’s Office was called t o A d e l y n n ’ s h o m e , where her mother, Desti-nee Merrell, reported her missing. The other chil-dren in the home were severely malnourished, OCSO reported, and the investigation revealed

they were routinely con-fined in bedrooms and closets.

Adelynn was found several hours later, her lifeless body in the woods less than a mile from the home shared by Destinee Merrell and Hagwell, her boyfriend.

The l ittle girl had numerous blunt force injuries to her head, which were determined to be from Hagwell kicking her. After Adelynn died,

Hagwell put her body in a closet, and later took her body and dumped it in the woods, authorities said.

A grand jury must be convened in order to charge individuals with first-degree murder. If someone is convicted on a first-degree murder charge, they either will spend life in prison or be sentenced to death.

“These two happened within the same week and we usually try to move on these as quickly as

possible,” said Bill Bishop, chief assistant state attor-ney for Okaloosa County. “We felt it was best to try to resolve everything on the same day.”

He said a committee would convene during the next few weeks to discuss whether or not to pursue the death penalty for Wozniak or Hagwell.

Bishop said that he believed Wozniak had retained private counsel. He was not sure about Hagwell.

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By Tamara LushThe Associated Press

TAMPA — The last time Michael Estevez saw Trai Donaldson, it was some-time in October and the two lifelong friends sat watching ESPN in Estevez’s Tampa home, discussing the best bas-ketball player of all time.

Estevez said LeBron James. Donaldson said Michael Jordan.

“ I t w a s a f r i e n d l y debate,” recalled Estevez.

On Tuesday, Estevez got a call from another friend. Tampa police were questioning Donaldson in a string of deadly shoot-ings that had terrorized a Florida neighborhood since Oct. 9.

Estevez said he was floored.

“You couldn’t write me a check or give me $10 million in cash to say he possibly did that,” he said

Thurs-d a y , t h e same day t h e m a n h e c a l l s his “god-brother” made his

initial court appearance, charged with four counts of first-degree murder. “I can’t just call him my friend, because that doesn’t do justice. God could not have made us closer unless we were blood brothers.”

Howell Emanuel Don-aldson, 24, was arrested Tuesday after he asked a co-worker at a McDon-ald’s restaurant to hold a bag carrying a gun. The co-worker looked inside, spotted the weapon and alerted a Tampa police officer seated in the restaurant doing paper-work. When Donaldson returned, police were waiting.

The arrest brought i m m e n s e r e l i e f t o Seminole Heights, a working-class neighbor-hood plunged into fears of a serial killer on the loose after three late-night killings in October and a fourth in November. But it also left people puz-zled as to why a young man from a comfortable middle-class family could suddenly become the sus-pect with apparently little sign of something amiss.

Donaldson didn’t live in Seminole Heights and told investigators he was unfamiliar with the neighborhood, giving no indication why it was singled out, police said. Though cooperative with officers, he also shed no light on a motive or why individual victims were targeted, according to officials. Arrest records didn’t list an attorney for Donaldson, who appeared

shackled and wearing a blue padded anti-suicide vest in a jail video linkup for Thursday’s court appearance.

Estevez, 25, lives with his parents around the corner from where Donaldson lived with his family. Friends since elementary school, both grew up in an upper-middle class neigh-borhood of ranch homes.

“He’s really the first friend I ever made in my life,” Estevez said Thursday.

Attending elemen-tary and middle school together, Estevez said, they built a friendship on a mutual love of sports. Donaldson loved basket-ball and Estevez, baseball. Both nurtured dreams of playing professionally. During school breaks, they would shoot hoops for hours in their driveways. By high school, Donald-son attended a succession

of schools, trying to play for better teams, his friend said.

And they remained close. Part of it was Don-aldson’s charisma; he was funny and charming.

“All growing up he was the most confident person,

well taken care of, always clean, always had a hair-cut every single week, nice clothes, nice shoes,” said Estevez. “He was the type of guy that when we were in a room, everyone in that room, was like, ‘I gotta know this guy.’”

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SPORTS

C O L L E G E H O O P S | C 2

TOP 5 BATTLEMichigan State pounds Notre Dame in Top 5 matchup

C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L | C 3

SEC TITLE GAMEAuburn QB’s wait almost over aft er prophetic prediction

By Pat McCannThe News Herald

LYNN HAVEN — When you’re trying to fully estab-lish a program, you schedule schools such as Fort Walton Beach and Choctawhatchee — if they’ll play you.

Mosley girls basketball head coach Jon Mason knew that Fort Walton Beach, the Class 7A state runner-up last winter, would expose where the Dolphins are weak this season.

They did so, but a lack of height and depth were known quantities prior to the Vikings claiming a 57-49 victory on Thursday evening at the Jim Redfern Gymnasium.

What Mason might have discovered were positives.

“We still have some fight in us,” Mason said after Mosley dropped to 2-2. Fort Walton Beach is retooling after last season’s lengthy playoff run and is 4-2.

“We knew they would test you; put you through the grinder,” Mason said of the visiting Vikings. “We had a difficult preseason and with our new people are trying to develop chemistry. This was an early gauge of where we need to get to.”

While Mosley remained competitive throughout in a game that was punctu-ated more by aggression than execution, at no stage did the Dolphins lead after Aaliyah Davenport drained a 3-pointer from the right wing 37 seconds into the opening quarter.

With the Dolphins best player Ladaiizha Taylor questionable with a MCL strain — she didn’t practice during the week — then lim-ited with early foul trouble, Fort Walton Beach verged on cruising to a dominant decision.

It was 34-17 when P-Nut Payton, who led the Vikings with 13 points, nailed a 3-pointer in the final minute of the first half. But Mosley never let Fort Walton Beach get too comfortable.

Taylor, who had two fouls by midway through the first quarter and missed nearly all of the second quarter when saddled with three, scored twice inside en route to a game-high 18 points.

J’Tayvia Holley, Mosley’s lone senior, finally hit from the perimeter and Mattie Toson dropped a 15-footer in a 9-0 run to get the Dolphins within five.

It was 38-34 when Jayde Johnson swished a 3-pointer from the left wing with 1:38 remaining in the third quarter.

F o r t W a l t o n B e a c h responded with baskets by Woo Clayborne, Payton and

FWB too much for Mosley

Mosley’s J’Tayvia Holley (23) drives inside against Jamielya Jarvis of Fort Walton Beach in the Dolphins’ 57-49 loss Thursday. [PATTI BLAKE PHOTOS/THE NEWS HERALD]

By Dustin Kent747-5065 | @[email protected]

SPRINGFIELD — With 14 shots on goal in the first 40 minutes of action Thursday night, Rutherford could have easily scored the eight goals necessary to end the game on the mercy rule in the first half alone. The Rams scored just half that many, though they did get their mercy rule eventually.

Rutherford dominated

Walton 8-0 to improve to 3-3 overall and 2-0 in District 1-2A competition, getting two goals each from Lameriah McCloud, Mary Granducci, and Darby Bennet. Lindsey Holmes and Sumah Chaudhry also scored goals for the Rams.

The Rams had 24 shots on goal for the match but couldn’t close it out until the 73rd minute thanks to a terrific effort in goal by the

Rams blank Braves, 8-0Rutherford’s Mary Granducci (4) kicks the ball past a Walton defender for a goal during the fi rst half of Thursday’s game. [PATTI

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By Schuyler DixonThe Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes, including a franchise record-breaker to Dez Bryant, and the Dallas Cowboys finally won without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott, pounding the Washington Redskins 3 8 - 1 4 o n T h u r s d a y night.

Prescott, last year’s NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, shook off a hand injury and found Bryant on a 13-yard leaping grab in the end zone for the 2014 All-Pro’s first score in six games and 72nd of his career, one more than Hall of Famer Bob Hayes.

The Cowboys (6-6) started quickly thanks to three first-half turn-overs and four overall by the Redskins (5-7) and kept it going after halftime with a 21-7 scoring edge after get-ting outscored 72-6 in the second half of three straight losses without Elliott.

Alfred Morris, a former Redskin and Elliott’s replacement during the six-game suspension for alleged domestic violence, had 127 yards rushing and a clinching touchdown.

Prescott,Cowboysblow outRedskins, 38-14

Mosley coach Jon Mason uses the team’s timeouts for rest stops as much as strategy sessions because of the Dolphins’ seven-player rotation this early in the season.

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B r a v e s ’ P a i g e B r a n -non, who had 16 saves on the night, several of which were at point-blank range.

Rutherford coach Michelle Treadway said she would like to see better finishing from her attacking players, but she was happy with her team picked it up as the match went on.

“It was a little sloppy up front (in the first half),” she said. “But we started getting passes through and started scoring, so it all came back to us. The second half was about the same. We were a little slow to start, but the passing showed up when we needed it.”

Granducci nearly put the

Rams on the board 10 sec-onds into the match, quickly getting behind the defense after the opening kick but having her shat turned back by Brannon. McCloud got the first breakthrough with a tap-in off of a perfect cross from Emily Anderson in the

sixth minute.T h e R a m s t a c k e d o n

another goal just before the mid-first half water break when Granducci got by Brannon in the box after the Walton goalkeeper tried to come out and clear the ball and slotted the ball into the

net at the far post. Granducci scored again two minutes later after a Walton giveaway in its own to make it 3-0.

Rutherford continued to apply pressure with four straight corners in a three-minute span before Bennett got goal No. 4 with a right-footed strike to the near post in the 29th minute. The Rams tried to add on to the lead with three more shots on goal in the final six minutes of the half, but Brannon stopped all three.

Holmes made it 5-0 in the 51st minute when she r e b o u n d e d a c l e a r a n c e attempt by a Walton defender in the box and hit it perfectly through a pair of defend-ers and past Brannon to the far post. Holmes went down with a knee injury just three minutes later and had to be carried off of the field, though Treadway said after the match that it wasn’t believed

to be a serious injury.Brannon saved five more

shots before Rutherford tacked on a sixth goal in the 69th minute off of the right foot of Bennet, with McCloud scoring her second of the night two minutes later with her left. A right-footed strike by Chaudhry in the 73rd minute got past Brannon to end the match.

It was a big scoring night for the Rams, though it could’ve been even bigger with all of the chances that were missed. Treadway said it’s a matter of her players being more aggressive in seiz-ing their opportunities when they’re there.

“I keep getting on them about taking that chance when they see it and not letting it roll too long,” she said. “But we’re getting there.”

The Rams next play Tues-day at South Walton.

Rutherford’s Zoe Simmons (20) tries to score past Walton goalkeeper Paige Brannon during Thursday’s game. [PATTI BLAKE/THE

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Joshua Langford scored 12 of his 17 points in theTom Izzo is usually hard to please, con-sistently finding fault with his teams following victories.

After No. 3 Michigan State beat No. 5 Notre Dame 81-63 on Thursday night, he looked and sounded uncharacteristi-cally happy after a game.

“I shouldn’t complain about one thing,” Izzo said.

And that, even for Izzo, would have been hard to do.

Joshua Langford scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half to help the Spartans lead 46-26 and they had to answer only one rally to earn a lop-sided victory.

The Spartans (6-1) have won five straight, including a rout against then-No. 9 North Carolina to win a PK80 Invitational bracket, after losing to top-ranked Duke.

“Since that game, we’ve rebounded a little better,” Izzo said.

Michigan State had 42 rebounds, twice as many as the Irish.

“They torched us,” Notre Dame’s Bonzie Colson said.

The Spartans held Notre Dame to 44 percent shooting, another factor that helped the home team have a 17-7 edge in fastbreak points.

“You defend, you rebound and you run — that’s been the staple of our program,” Izzo said. “And if it ain’t broke,

don’t fix it.”The Fighting Irish (6-1) cut

their deficit to seven points with 13:09 left, but couldn’t get closer against a team with a lot of options on offense that is defending and rebounding as if it is in mid-season form under its Hall of Fame coach. In the marquee matchup of the Big Ten/ACC Chal-lenge, the Spartans turned a highly anticipated game into a showcase of their talent and depth.

“They come at you with fresh bodies, they just keep coming at you and it takes its toll,” Fighting Irish coach Mike Brey said.

Michigan State’s Cassius Winston had 17 points and seven assists, Miles Bridges scored 14 points and Nick Ward added 12.

“They are a lot of people who can hurt you,” Winston said. “It’s probably pretty difficult to stop us.”

Colson had 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Matt Farrell was scoreless in the first half and finished with 10 points. The duo was com-bining to average 38 points before the game.

“If they don’t get it going early, the rest of our group, we get a little worried and concerned,” Brey said. “I

give Michigan State credit for taking away our two main weapons for the really the first 15 minutes.”

Rex Pflueger scored 15 and T.J. Gibbs added 11 points for the Irish.

NO. 9 TEXAS A&M 78, TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY 60: Texas A&M junior guards D.J. Hogg and Admon Gilder scored 17 points each and the ninth-ranked Aggies used a 16-0 start to defeat Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Texas A&M (7-0) only led UTRGV (3-6) by seven points with more than 7 min-utes remaining before pulling away and staying undefeated on the season. UTRGV kept the game closer than many had anticipated through 3 ½ quarters based on the Aggies’ struggles from the free throw line. Texas A&M made 18 of 30 from the free throw line compared to 11 of 13 for the Vaqueros. The Vaqueros cut the Aggies’ lead to 57-50 on a short jumper by Mike Hoffman with 7:30 remaining, but the Aggies quickly responded on the other end when Tyler Davis found Tonny Trocha-Morelos wide open under the basket for a dunk and a nine-point lead. That basket marked the fi rst of nine consecutive points by A&M in putting away the Vaqueros down the stretch. UTRGV is coached by Lew Hill, a Texas A&M assistant from 1998-2004 under then-coach Melvin Watkins. Texas A&M has won all of its games by

double digits.

NO. 19 WEST VIRGINIA 102, NJIT 69: Jevon Carter scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds and No. 19 West Vir-ginia used an early second-half run to beat NJIT. Carter had his fi ve steals that made him WVU’s all-time leader with 255, passing Greg Jones’ record set in 1983. West Virginia (7-1) started the game sluggish, allowing NJIT to lead throughout the fi rst 10 minutes of the game. The Mountaineers then outscored NJIT (4-3) 31-14 to close out the fi rst half and opened the second half with a 15-2 run to cruise to victory. Teddy Allen added a career-high 16 points for the Mountaineers while Lamont West scored 13, James Bolden 12 and Wesley Harris 11. Anthony Tarke led the Highland-ers with 13 points and Diandre Wilson added 12.

SETON HALL 89, NO. 22 TEXAS TECH 79: Myles Powell scored seven of his 19 points in a span of 45 seconds to lift Seton Hall to a victory over No. 22 Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden. Powell was one of four Seton Hall (6-1) players to fi nish in double fi gures. Desi Rodriguez fi nished with 24 points while Khadeen Carrington had 16 and Angel Delgado 12. Keenan Evans led the Red Raiders (6-1) with 21 points while Jarrett Culver added 17, Zach Smith 12, Zhaire Smith 11, and Niem Stevenson 10.

No. 3 Michigan State beats No. 5 Notre Dame

Michigan State’s Joshua Langford, left, and Notre Dame’s Martinas Geben (23) chase the ball during the second half Thursday in East Lansing, Mich. Langford led Michigan State with 17 points and to a 81-63 victory. [AL GOLDIS/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]


A T L A N T A — L e B r o n James’ unusual midgame defensive switch was the hot topic after he helped Cleve-land extend its winning streak.

James took command of a challenging defensive assign-ment and stuck around to see the end of the Cavaliers’ 10th straight victory, 121-114 over the Atlanta Hawks on Thurs-day night.

James had 24 points and 12 assists, and Kevin Love fin-ished with 25 points and 16 rebounds to help Cleveland hold off Atlanta to extend the NBA’s longest active winning streak. It was James’ 14th double-double in 22 games.

J a m e s h a d f r e q u e n t exchanges with the officials but avoided serious con-frontations following his first ejection in 1,082 career games Tuesday night in a home vic-tory over Miami.

Dennis Schroder, who led Atlanta with 27 points, blew past Cavaliers guard Jose Calderon to score on three straight layups to give Atlanta a 67-58 lead late in the first half.

J a m e s ( 6 - f o o t - 8 , 2 5 0

pounds) then took over pri-mary defensive duties on Schroder (6-1, 172) to close the half and continued cov-ering the super-quick guard in the second half.

“He was kicking our butts in the first half,” said James of Schroder.

“My teammates asked me to take the challenge. I wanted the challenge.”

James seemed to relish the chance to test his skills against the point guard.

“I can’t give that up,” he said.

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said the defensive switch “was big time for us.”

Even though James also guarded Schroder at times in Atlanta’s 117-115 win at Cleveland on Nov. 4,

Schroder said the defensive switch was still a shock.

“It’s amazing when the best player in the world tries to stop you and tries to guard you,” Schroder said.

“I still tried to be aggres-sive. It doesn’t mean that I have to stop playing. He’s a big body and it’s tough to just go past him.”

Schroder was held to 10 points in the second half while being shadowed by James.

“I don’t think anybody understands how tough that is,” Cleveland’s Dwyane Wade said about James’ defensive challenge. “But that’s why LeBron’s one of the greatest players to play the game.”

The Cavaliers took the l e a d b y o u t s c o r i n g t h e Hawks 36-23 in the third quarter. Love had 12 points while making three 3s in the period.

Cleveland stretched its lead to double figures for the first time at 90-79 on a 3-pointer by James. The Cavaliers led 99-90 entering the final period.

A basket by Ersan Ilyasova cut Cleveland’s lead to 111-108. Cleveland’s Jeff Green

and Atlanta’s Kent Bazemore traded jams before two free throws by Ilyasova cut it to 113-112.

The Cavaliers survived the crisis when James sank a 3-pointer over Bazemore and Wade added a short floater.

Ilyasova had 22 points while making four 3-point-ers. Marco Belinelli had 18 points and rookie John Col-lins had 13.

CELTICS 108, 76ERS 97: Kyrie Irving scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics held off the weary and short-handed Philadelphia 76ers to improve the NBA’s best record to 19-4. It was Irving’s fi fth game this season with 30 or more points. Al Horford added 21 points and eight rebounds, and Marcus Morris had 17 points as the Celtics bounced back from Monday night’s home loss to Detroit with their ninth victory in 11 games. Boston led by fi ve at the end of the third quarter but started the fourth by con-necting on seven of its fi rst 11 shots to increase the margin to 95-82. Dario Saric led Philadel-phia with 18 points. JJ Redick fi nished with 17 and Ben Sim-mons had 15.

James, Love power Cavs past Hawks for 10th win in a row

Atlanta Hawks forward DeAndre’ Bembry, left, defends against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the fi rst half Thursday in Atlanta. [CURTIS COMPTON/ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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By John ZenorThe Associated Press

AUBURN, Ala. — Jarrett Stidham put his goal out there for the world to see after watching last year’s Southeastern Conference championship game on TV.

“Can’t wait to be playing on this day next year,” Stidham posted on Twitter afterward.

That message proved pro-phetic and his wait is almost over.

The former Baylor quarter-back who signed with Auburn (10-2, No. 2 CFP) has helped the fourth-ranked Tigers earn a spot in Saturday’s game against No. 6 Georgia (11-1, No. 6 CFP) in Atlanta. He has emerged as one of the SEC’s top quarterbacks after a shaky start for him and his new team.

“I just felt like it was going to be a big opportunity for us in the future coming here and everything,” Stidham said. “I knew what kind of team that we had. I just felt confident in it and was just really look-ing forward to having that opportunity.”

The Tigers wouldn’t be in this position — one win from a playoff berth — without him.

Stidham delivered impres-sive performances in wins over Georgia and Alabama, the biggest games of the year before this next one against the Bulldogs. In fact, he has been steady and efficient ever since struggling in a loss to LSU, and it’s no coincidence that Auburn hasn’t lost again.

Stidham has passed for between 214 and 268 yards in each of the past five games. The most incompletions he

has had: nine.Not known as a runner,

Stidham was smashing into Alabama defenders trying to get extra yards and ran 16 yards for a decisive touchdown.

That’s part of the reason teammate Kerryon Johnson thinks Stidham should be considered one of the league’s best quarterbacks.

“If you watch the Alabama game, there are some third-down runs and his touchdown run that are just huge plays that might go unnoticed, but you’ve got to consider them,” said Johnson, the SEC’s lead-ing rusher. “I mean, he’s a sneaky athlete, and he plays his heart out. I think that’s what makes him so good.”

In other words, Stidham is the quarterback Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has been looking for since Nick Marshall left in 2014. While Marshall was a dangerous runner who set up the pass-ing game off zone read plays, Stidham is a passer who runs occasionally.

He has passed for 2,682 yards and 16 touchdowns against just four intercep-tions. Stidham has completed an SEC-best 68.5 percent of his passes.

It didn’t start off smoothly for a quarterback who spent last fall at a Texas junior college with no football pro-gram. He was sacked 11 times against Clemson in Game 2 and struggled in the LSU loss, too.

“Believe it or not, I actually felt pretty comfortable in the Clemson game, regardless of what happened that night,” Stidham said. “Just kind of

being back out there, being comfortable and that kind of thing, I actually felt like I was on the way to having success.”

And so were the Tigers, t h e b i g h i c c u p a t L S U notwithstanding.

Stidham has brought the deep ball that Auburn lacked the past two seasons, while also excelling at the short passing game under first-year offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey.

Malzahn said Stidham’s ability to “make every throw” lets Lindsey open up the play-book and target whatever part of the field the defense leaves vulnerable.

The way Stidham per-formed on the big stage against Georgia and Alabama in the past three weeks also was a good sign.

“He’s playing just comfort-able football,” Malzahn said. “There was some guys rush-ing the passer last week that are dynamic that were right around him and he was real relaxed and then he got rid of the football.

“He’s a very, very talented young man now that he’s running the football some. It’s really opened up other things and he’s playing at a high level at the quarter-back position, which is what you’ve got to do. If you want a chance to win championships in our league, your quarter-back has to play at a high level and he’s done that so far. And he’ll need to do that again Saturday.”

If Stidham does, his post-game Tweet this time might as well be: Can’t wait for the playoffs.

Auburn QB’s wait almost over after prophetic prediction

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham gets past Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses for a touchdown during the second half of the Iron Bowl on Saturday in Auburn, Ala. [BUTCH DILL/AP]

By Mitch StacyThe Associated Press

C O L U M B U S , O h i o — Ohio State backup quar-terback Dwayne Haskins is giving the Buckeyes glimpses of 2014 Cardale Jones as they roll into the Big Ten Champion-ship game against No. 3 Wisconsin.

Again, the starter J.T. Barrett is hurt and coach Urban Meyer hasn’t com-mitted fully to his return, even though he’s practic-ing. Haskins, like Jones three years ago, is wait-ing with a rifle arm and coming off a strong show-ing against Michigan last week, leading a comeback to give No. 8 Ohio State a win over its biggest rival — and fans a potential look at the future.

In 2014, Barrett broke his ankle against Michi-gan and Jones finished the game, then beat Wiscon-sin for the Big Ten title and carried the Buckeyes to a national championship.

Even without the injury, it’s easy to argue for Bar-rett or Haskins to start, and it’s conceivable both could play depending on whether Barrett is fully healthy. Wisconsin is prepping for both.

Meyer said he has con-fidence in Haskins after seeing the redshirt fresh-man beat Michigan after c o m i n g i n t h e g a m e down 20-14 in the third quarter.

“I can’t say it’s comfort yet, but to see him perform in that environment, and more importantly against that (Michigan) defense. ... That’s an elite defense,” Meyer said.

Barrett has much more experience as a fifth-year senior who has broken a l m o s t e v e r y s c h o o l

p a s s i n g a n d s c o r i n g record. On Thursday he was named Big Ten quar-terback of the year by the conference for the third time. He said he initially was injured when a pho-tographer bumped into him on the sideline before the game.

But his inconsistency led to losses this season to Oklahoma and Iowa, and Ohio State’s sliver of hope for the College Foot-ball Playoff rests on a big win by the Buckeyes and chaotic losses in other conference championships this weekend.

Wisconsin players said they will prepare for Bar-rett — who often carries the ball on designed quar-terback runs and keeps it on run-pass option plays — but also be ready for Haskins, a pure pocket passer with a stronger arm.

“They’re still going to be doing some of the same things scheme-wise and have two capable guys who can play that position,” Badgers linebacker T.J. Edwards said. “We just have to make sure we’re locked in like any other week.”

Haskins already has pro-vided a flash of Ohio State’s likely football future after a performance that included a pinpoint 27-yard pass to keep a drive alive and a scramble for 22 yards to set up a touchdown.

“I had the O-line, I had the receivers. Everybody else was behind me the whole entire way,” Haskins said in describing why he wasn’t nervous.

Even if Haskins doesn’t see the field again this season, he will have the edge in what promises to be an intriguing quarter-back derby next year after Barrett departs.

Ohio State QB Haskins steps out of Barrett’s shadow

At left, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins scrambles Nov. 25 against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett runs up fi eld Nov. 4 against Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. [AP FILE PHOTOS]

By Josh DubowThe Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Stanford team that walked out of the Los Angeles Coliseum nearly three months ago after being overpow-ered by Southern California seemed an unlikely pick to get a rematch with the Trojans.

Yet here Stanford is in the Pac-12 title game ready to get revenge against USC for that 42-24 loss in the second game of the season after having won eight of nine games with a familiar formula.

“You’re talking about a very hot football team right now,” USC coach Clay Helton said. “A lot of it can be attributed to how the defense is play-ing. I’ve always thought a David Shaw team is extremely strong down the middle of the defense.”

A n i m p r o v e d d e f e n s e and the switch at quarter-back to K.J. Costello are the biggest differences for the

14th-ranked Cardinal (9-3, 7-2 Pac-12, No. 12 CFP) heading into Friday night’s title game at Levi’s Stadium against No. 11 USC (10-2, 8-1, No. 10).

Stanford gave up 623 yards of offense to Sam Darnold and the Trojans in the first meet-ing, the highest total allowed in coach David Shaw’s seven seasons. USC gained more than 300 yards through the air

and on the ground and domi-nated the line of scrimmage.

“I think we hit them and they were hitting on all cylin-ders, especially offensively,” Shaw said. “You go back and watch again and it was just like, ‘Wow!’ Running it, throwing it, the pass protec-tion was outstanding. The quarterback was as good as you can play the position.”

Stanford hasn’t allowed

more than 430 yards or 24 points in a game over the past eight contests.

The other big difference has been the switch to Costello, who has provided more of a passing threat to comple-ment big-play running back Bryce Love since taking over for Keller Chryst at the begin-ning of November.

Costello threw four TD passes last week against Notre Dame and is improving each week, the same way the rest of his team is improving.

“We started off the season 1-2, backs against the wall,” Love said. “Just a testament to the team that we have. We’re resilient. We fought back. We’ve come a long way. We still have more to prove.”

Here are some other things to watch in the Pac-12 title game:

LOTS OF LOVE: Love has been slowed a bit in recent weeks by a sprained ankle but still is quite dangerous. He ran for 125 yards on 20 carries last

week and ranks second in the nation with 1,848 yards rush-ing while averaging 8.6 yards per carry. He had a 75-yard TD run against the Trojans, one of his FBS-record 11 runs of at least 50 yards this season.

“He’s very patient,” safety Chris Hawkins said. “They love pitching him the ball straight backward. Usually you get pitches to the out-side. They pitch it backward and let him use his eyes and his footwork to good use. If you’re not in your hole, he’s going to find it.”

K.J.’S GROWTH: Shaw didn’t trust Costello to do much in his first game after taking over as the full-time starter. He went just 9 for 20 for 105 yards in a loss at Washington State. But Shaw has loosened the reins each successive week and even allowed Costello to choose one of three plays at the line of scrimmage on the major-ity of snaps last week against Notre Dame.

Stanford seeks revenge vs. USC in Pac-12 title game

Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello hands off to Stanford running back Bryce Love against Notre Dame on Nov. 25. [AP FILE]

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Saturday’s GamesSOUTHUMass (4-7) at FIU (7-4), 11 a.m.Louisiana-Monroe (4-7) at Florida St. (5-6), 11 a.m.AAC championship: Memphis (10-1) at Central Florida (11-0), 11 a.m.CUSA championship: North Texas (9-3) at Florida Atlantic (9-3), 11 a.m.Georgia Southern (2-9) at Coastal Carolina (2-9), 12 p.m.Idaho (3-8) at Georgia St. (6-4), 1 p.m.Louisiana-Lafayette (5-6) at Appalachian St. (7-4), 1:30 p.m.SEC championship: Georgia (11-1) vs. Auburn (10-2) at Atlanta, 3 p.m.ACC championship: Clemson (11-1) vs. Miami (10-1) at Charlotte, N.C., 7 p.m.MIDWESTMAC championship: Toledo (10-2) vs. Akron (7-5) at Detroit, 11 a.m.Big Ten championship: Ohio State (10-2) vs. Wisconsin (12-0) at Indianapolis, 7 p.m.SOUTHWWESTBig 12 championship: TCU (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (11-1) at Arlington, Texas, 11:30 a.m.Troy (9-2) at Arkansas St. (7-3), 2 a.m.SWAC championship: Alcorn St. (7-4) vs. Grambling St. (10-1) at Houston, 3:30 p.m.FAR WESTSouth Alabama (4-7) at New Mexico St. (5-6), 3 p.m.MWC championship: Boise State (9-3) at Fresno State (9-3), 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 9EASTArmy (8-3) vs. Navy (6-5) at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

FCS PLAYOFFSSaturday’s Second RoundKennesaw St. (11-1) at Jacksonville St. (10-1), 1 p.m.Stony Brook (10-2) at James Madison (11-0), 1 p.m.Furman (8-4) at Wofford (9-2), 1 p.m.N. Iowa (8-4) at S. Dakota St. (9-2), 2 p.m.New Hampshire (8-4) at Cent. Arkansas (10-1), 2 p.m.South Dakota (8-4) at Sam Houston St. (10-1), 2 p.m.San Diego (10-2) at N. Dakota St. (10-1), 2:30 p.m.Weber St. (10-2) at S. Utah (9-2), 7 p.m.Dec. 9Quarterfi nalsStony Brook-James Madison winner vs. Weber St.-S. Utah winnerKennesaw St.-Jacksonville St. winner vs. South Dakota-Sam Houston St. winnerN. Iowa-South Dakota St. winner vs. New Hampshire-Cent. Arkansas winnerFurman-Wofford winner vs. San Diego-North Dakota St. winner

NCAA DIVISION IISaturday’s Quarterfi nalsAssumption (11-1) at Indiana (Pa.) (11-0), 11 a.m.Harding (10-3) at Ferris State (11-1), 11 a.m.West Florida (9-3) at West Alabama (10-2), 12 p.m.Texas A&M-Commerce (11-1) at Minnesota State-Mankato (13-0), 12 p.m.

NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFSSaturday’s Quarterfi nalsBrockport (12-0) at Delaware Valley (12-0), 11 a.m.Frostburg St. (11-1) at Mount Union (12-0), 11 a.m.Wisconsin-Oshkosh (11-0) at Wartburg (12-0), 12 p.m.St. Thomas (Minn.) (11-1) at Mary Hardin-Baylor (12-0), 12 p.m.

NAIA PLAYOFFSSaturday’s Semifi nalsMorningside (Iowa) (13-0) at Saint Francis (Ind.) (12-0), 11 a.m.Southern Oregon (12-0) at Reinhardt (11-0), 12:30 p.m.

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MEN’S BASKETBALLTHE AP TOP 25 POLLThe top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ men’s college basketball poll, with fi rst-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 26, total points based on 25 points for a fi rst-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: RECORD PTS LW1. Duke (65) 8-0 1,625 12. Kansas 5-0 1,531 33. Michigan State 5-1 1,481 44. Villanova 6-0 1,435 55. Notre Dame 6-0 1,297 136. Florida 5-1 1,272 77. Kentucky 6-1 1,179 88. Wichita State 4-1 1,134 69. Texas A&M 6-0 1,130 1610. Miami (Fla.) 5-0 1,001 1111. Cincinnati 6-0 972 1212. Minnesota 7-0 929 1413. North Carolina 5-1 922 914. Southern California 4-1 681 1015. Gonzaga 5-1 666 1716. Baylor 5-0 576 2217. Louisville 4-0 568 1918. Virginia 6-0 510 —19. West Virginia 6-1 418 2320. Arizona State 6-0 396 —21. Xavier 5-1 370 1522. Texas Tech 6-0 247 —23. Texas Christian 6-0 133 —24. Alabama 5-1 128 2525. Creighton 5-1 124 —Others receiving votes: Seton Hall 87, Nevada 61, UCLA 56, Purdue 56, Washington State 25, Texas 22, Arizona 21, Arkansas 17, Tennessee 14, Providence 9, Northwestern 8, Rhode Island 6, Saint Mary’s (California) 5, Georgia 5, Oklahoma 3, Nevada Las Vegas 2, Vermont 1, Texas Arlington 1, Maryland 1. THE AP TOP 25 RESULTS/SCHEDULEWednesday’s GamesNo. 1 Duke 91, Indiana 81No. 4 Villanova 90, Pennsylvania 62No. 10 Miami 86, No. 12 Minnesota 81No. 13 North Carolina 86, Michigan 71No. 15 Gonzaga 204, Incarnate Word 68

No. 23 TCU 87, Belmont 76No. 24 Alabama 77, Louisiana Tech 74Thursday’s GamesNo. 3 Michigan State 81, No. 5 Notre Dame 63No. 9 Texas A&M 78, Texas Rio Grande Valley 60No. 19 West Virginia 102, NJIT 69Seton Hall 89, No. 22 Texas Tech 79Today’s GamesNo. 13 North Carolina vs. Davidson at Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C., 8 p.m.No. 15 Gonzaga vs. No. 25 Creighton, 10:15 p.m. THURSDAY’S RESULTSEASTCentral Connecticut St. 72, NC A&T 59Hofstra 107, Molloy 72LIU Brooklyn 79, Hartford 78Northeastern 77, Harvard 61St. Francis Brooklyn 104, Col. of New Rochelle 79West Virginia 102, NJIT 69SOUTHBethune-Cookman 77, Jacksonville 66Campbell 85, Stetson 78Coll. of Charleston 69, W. Carolina 60East Carolina 93, UNC-Wilmington 88, OTElon 79, South Florida 78, OTHoward 81, Central Penn College 64Jacksonville St. 77, Alabama St. 69Mississippi St. 83, N. Dakota St. 59Missouri 62, UCF 59Morehead St. 103, Alice Lloyd 56NC Central 116, Christendom 38Savannah St. 98, Carver 60UAB 71, Memphis 56MIDWESTFort Wayne 99, Indiana-Kokomo 63Michigan St. 81, Notre Dame 63Oakland 97, Texas Southern 87South Dakota 82, UMKC 63SOUTHWESTOklahoma 82, North Texas 72Sam Houston St. 77, St. Thomas (TX) 54Seton Hall 89, Texas Tech 79Texas A&M 78, Rio Grande 60UTSA 125, Ottawa 64FAR WESTN. Arizona at Santa Clara, lateWeber St. at Fresno St., latePacifi c at UC Riverside, lateMultnomah at Portland, lateKennesaw St. at Seattle, lateSan Diego St. at San Diego, late

TODAY’S SCHEDULEEASTHoly Cross vs. Manhattan at Belfast, 10:30 a.m.La Salle vs. Towson at Belfast, 1 p.m.UMBC vs. Army at Charleston, S.C., 4 p.m.Delaware at Navy, 6 p.m.Duquesne vs. Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.Fairfi eld at Wagner, 6 p.m.SOUTHMarist at The Citadel, 2 p.m.Edward Waters at Stetson, 6 p.m.Johnson & Wales (NC) at High Point, 6 p.m.Purdue at Maryland, 6 p.m.Grambling St. at Georgia Tech, 6:30 p.m.Louisiana-Lafayette at Nicholls, 7 p.m.North Carolina vs. Davidson (Charlotte), 7 p.m.Rust College at Alcorn St., 7 p.m.MIDWESTJackson St. at Cent. Michigan, 6 p.m.Coppin St. at Ohio, 6 p.m.E. Illinois at Bradley, 7 p.m.Illinois at Northwestern, 8 p.m.SOUTHWESTTexas Lutheran U. at Texas A&M-CC, 7 p.m.FAR WESTBethesda at Idaho St., 8 p.m.Boise St. at Oregon, 8:30 p.m.Creighton at Gonzaga, 9:15 p.m.

THE AP WOMEN’S TOP 25RESULTS/SCHEDULEWednesday’s GamesNo. 3 Notre Dame 83, No. 22 Michigan 63No. 6 Mississippi St. 94, Louisiana-Lafayette 34No. 13 Florida State 94, Iowa 93No. 15 Maryland 60, Virginia 59No. 16 Stanford 86, San Francisco 66No. 18 Texas A&M 82, Rice 76No. 25 Villanova 62, Princeton 59Thursday’s GamesNo. 2 Texas 88, Louisiana Tech 54No. 4 Louisville 77, Indiana 59No. 5 South Carolina 101, Western Carolina 43No. 14 Duke 69, No. 8 Ohio State 60No. 9 Baylor 90, No. 20 Kentucky 63No. 12 Tennessee 77, Central Arkansas 34No. 19 Missouri 73, Kansas State 59No. 24 California 87, Seattle 67Today’s GameNo. 21 Oregon State vs. Nevada at War Memorial Gym, Wailuku, Hawaii, midnight

PRO BASKETBALLNBAAll times CentralEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division W L PCT. GBBoston 19 4 .826 —Toronto 13 7 .650 4½Philadelphia 12 9 .571 6New York 11 10 .524 7Brooklyn 8 13 .381 10Southeast Division W L PCT. GBWashington 11 10 .524 —Miami 10 11 .476 1Orlando 9 13 .409 2½Charlotte 8 12 .400 2½Atlanta 4 17 .190 7Central Division W L PCT. GBDetroit 14 6 .700 —Cleveland 15 7 .682 —Indiana 12 10 .545 3Milwaukee 10 9 .526 3½Chicago 3 16 .158 10½WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division W L PCT. GBHouston 17 4 .810 —San Antonio 14 7 .667 3New Orleans 11 10 .524 6Memphis 7 13 .350 9½Dallas 5 17 .227 12½Northwest Division W L PCT. GBPortland 13 8 .619 —Minnesota 13 9 .591 ½Denver 11 9 .550 1½Utah 10 11 .476 3Oklahoma City 8 12 .400 4½Pacifi c Division W L PCT. GBGolden State 16 6 .727 —L.A. Clippers 8 11 .421 6½L.A. Lakers 8 13 .381 7½Phoenix 8 15 .348 8½Sacramento 6 15 .286 9½

Wednesday’s GamesDetroit 131, Phoenix 107Orlando 121, Oklahoma City 108Philadelphia 118, Washington 113New York 115, Miami 86Toronto 126, Charlotte 113Houston 118, Indiana 97Minnesota 120, New Orleans 102Brooklyn 109, Dallas 104San Antonio 104, Memphis 95Golden State 127, L.A. Lakers 123, OTThursday’s GamesBoston 108, Philadelphia 97Cleveland 121, Atlanta 114Chicago at Denver, lateMilwaukee at Portland, lateUtah at L.A. Clippers, lateToday’s GamesDetroit at Washington, 6 p.m.Golden State at Orlando, 6 p.m.Indiana at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.Charlotte at Miami, 7 p.m.Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.Sacramento at Chicago, 7 p.m.San Antonio at Memphis, 7 p.m.New Orleans at Utah, 8 p.m.Saturday’s GamesPhoenix at Boston, 12 p.m.L.A. Clippers at Dallas, 1 p.m.Atlanta at Brooklyn, 2 p.m.Detroit at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.Memphis at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.Sacramento at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8 p.m.New Orleans at Portland, 9 p.m.

PRO HOCKEYNHLAll times CentralEASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GATampa Bay 25 17 6 2 36 90 65Toronto 26 16 9 1 33 92 78

Montreal 27 12 12 3 27 68 85Boston 23 11 8 4 26 63 68Detroit 26 10 11 5 25 73 80Ottawa 23 8 9 6 22 68 76Florida 24 10 12 2 22 72 83Buffalo 25 6 15 4 16 55 85Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GAColumbus 25 16 8 1 33 72 60N.Y. Islanders 24 15 7 2 32 89 76New Jersey 24 14 6 4 32 78 74Washington 26 14 11 1 29 76 80Pittsburgh 26 13 10 3 29 74 90N.Y. Rangers 25 13 10 2 28 82 77Carolina 23 10 8 5 25 68 70Philadelphia 25 8 10 7 23 70 78WESTERN CONFERENCECentral Division GP W L OT Pts GF GASt. Louis 25 17 7 1 35 86 66Winnipeg 25 15 6 4 34 82 67Nashville 25 15 7 3 33 79 73Dallas 25 14 10 1 29 74 72Chicago 25 12 9 4 28 79 67Minnesota 25 12 10 3 27 76 76Colorado 23 12 9 2 26 76 73Pacifi c Division GP W L OT Pts GF GALos Angeles 26 15 8 3 33 78 59Vegas 24 15 8 1 31 83 73San Jose 23 13 8 2 28 61 51Vancouver 26 12 10 4 28 73 76Calgary 24 13 10 1 27 70 76Anaheim 25 11 10 4 26 68 75Edmonton 25 10 13 2 22 67 81Arizona 27 6 17 4 16 66 982 points for a win, 1 point for OT loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Wednesday’s GamesMontreal 2, Ottawa 1Boston 3, Tampa Bay 2Anaheim 3, St. Louis 2Colorado 3, Winnipeg 2, OTThursday’s GamesLos Angeles 5, Washington 2Montreal 6, Detroit 3Vancouver 5, Nashville 3Minnesota 4, Vegas 2Dallas 4, Chicago 3, OTToronto at Edmonton, lateArizona at Calgary, lateToday’s GamesCarolina at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.Anaheim at Columbus, 6 p.m.Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 6 p.m.Ottawa at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.San Jose at Florida, 6:30 p.m.Vegas at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.Los Angeles at St. Louis, 7 p.m.New Jersey at Colorado, 8 p.m.Saturday’s GamesBoston at Philadelphia, 12 p.m.St. Louis at Minnesota, 5 p.m.Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.Detroit at Montreal, 6 p.m.Columbus at Washington, 6 p.m.Toronto at Vancouver, 6 p.m.San Jose at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.Florida at Carolina, 6 p.m.Anaheim at Nashville, 7 p.m.New Jersey at Arizona, 7 p.m.Chicago at Dallas, 8 p.m.Edmonton at Calgary, 9 p.m.

GOLFPGA TOURHERO WORLD CHALLENGEThursday’s leaders at Albany Golf Club, Nassau, BahamasPurse: $3.5 million. Yardage: 7,309; Par: 72 (36-36)First RoundTommy Fleetwood 32-34—66Rickie Fowler 32-35—67Matt Kuchar 33-34—67Kevin Chappell 34-34—68Justin Rose 33-35—68Dustin Johnson 32-36—68Jordan Spieth 32-36—68Francesco Molinari 36-33—69Charley Hoffman 36-33—69Justin Thomas 36-33—69Tiger Woods 35-34—69Henrik Stenson 37-33—70Kevin Kisner 37-33—70Hideki Matsuyama 38-33—71Brooks Koepka 35-36—71Patrick Reed 35-37—72Alex Noren 35-38—73Daniel Berger 34-41—75

TRANSACTIONSBASEBALLAmerican LeagueCLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with OF Brandon Barnes and RHPs Evan Marshall and Neil Ramirez on minor league contracts.LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Traded LHP Justin Kelly to Atlanta for RHP Jim Johnson and international pool space.SEATTLE MARINERS — Claimed LHP Sam Moll off waivers from Pittsburgh.National LeagueARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Traded RHP Curtis Taylor to Tampa Bay for RHP Brad Boxberger.ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with LHP Rex Brothers on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.American AssociationFARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed RHP Tyler Herron.SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Traded RHP Andrew Woeck to Fargo-Moorhead for OF Chris Grayson.Frontier LeagueFLORENCE FREEDOM — Signed RHP Enrique Zamora to a contract extension.NORMAL CORNBELTERS — Signed RHP Anthony Herrera to a contract extension. Signed OF Zach Rapacz.RIVER CITY RASCALS — Signed LHP Dan Ludwig to a contract extension.WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Signed LHP Patrick Ledet to a contract extension. Signed RHP Andrew Cohen and LHP Tom Constand.

BASKETBALLNational Basketball AssociationCHICAGO BULLS — Assigned G Zach LaVine and F Nikola Mirotic to Windy City (NBAGL).

FOOTBALLNational Football LeagueNFL — Fined Cleveland S Jabrill Peppers $24,000 for an illegal hit on Bengals WR Josh Malone during Sunday’s game.ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed TE Anthony Denham Jr. on practice squad injured reserve. Released QB Mike Bercovici and OT Storm Norton from the practice squad. Signed TE Gabe Holmes, S Harlan Miller and OL Vinston Painter to the practice squad.CHICAGO BEARS — Released LB Howard Jones and signed him to the practice squad. Signed DB Chris Prosinski.GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed CB Raysean Pringle to the practice squad.Canadian Football LeagueWINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Agreed to terms with PK Justin Medlock on a one-year contract.

HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueNHL — Suspended Tampa Bay F Cedric Paquette one game, without pay, for boarding Boston D Torey Krug during their game on Wednesday.CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Assigned F Jordin Tootoo to Rockford (AHL).EDMONTON OILERS — Recalled G Shane Starrett from Wichita (ECHL) to Bakersfi eld (AHL).MINNESOTA WILD — Claimed D Nate Prosser off waivers from St. Louis.MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned G Zachary Fucale from Laval (AHL) to Brampton (ECHL).NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Reassigned G Juuse Saros to Milwaukee (AHL). Recalled G Anders Lindback from Milwaukee.NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Traded Fs Adam Henrique and Joseph Blandisi and a 2018 third-round draft pick to Anaheim for D Sami Vatanen and a conditional 2019 or 2020 third-round draft pick.NEW YORK RANGERS — Traded F Adam Cracknell to Montreal for F Peter Holland. Reassigned F Dawson Leedahl from Greenville (ECHL) to Hartford (AHL).SAN JOSE SHARKS — Assigned G Antoine Bibeau from San Jose (AHL) to Allen (ECHL).

SCOREBOARD

O N T H E A I R

Boys basketballSouth Walton at Bay 7 p.m.Altha at Bozeman 7 p.m.Mosley at Niceville 7 p.m.Girls basketballCottondale at Rutherford 1:30 p.m.Bozeman at Arnold 6 p.m.Rocky Bayou at Mosley 6 p.m.Girls soccerArnold at Choctawhatchee 7 p.m.North Bay Haven at Maclay tournament

Rocky Bayou at Mosley 6 p.m.Men’s basketballGulf Coast vs. Georgia Highlands, in Marianna, 5 p.m.Women’s basketballGulf Coast vs. Broward, Jacksonville, 5 p.m.Boys soccerMosley at Fort Walton Beach 7 p.m.WrestlingBorders Wars, South Walton

A R E A E V E N T S

TodayAUTO RACING1 a.m. (Saturday)FS1 - FIA Formula E, HKT Hong Kong E-Prix, Race 1, at Hong KongCOLLEGE BASKETBALL10:30 a.m.CBSSN - Hall of Fame Bel-fast Classic, Holy Cross vs. Manhattan, at Belfast, Northern Ireland1 p.m.CBSSN - Hall of Fame Belfast Classic, La Salle vs. Towson, at Belfast, Northern Ireland6 p.m.BTN - Purdue at Maryland7 p.m.ESPN2 - North Carolina vs. Davidson, at Spectrum Center8 p.m.BTN - Illinois at Northwestern9 p.m.ESPN2 - Creighton at GonzagaCOLLEGE FOOTBALL7 p.m.ESPN - Pac-12 champion-ship game, Southern Cal vs. Stanford, at Santa Clara, Calif.GOLF4:30 a.m.GOLF - European PGA, Sunshine & Asian Tours, AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, second round, at Bel Ombre, Mauritius11:30 p.m.GOLF - Hero World Chal-lenge, second round, at Albany, Bahamas8:30 p.m.

GOLF - PGA Tour of Australasia, Australian PGA Championship, third round, at Gold Coast, Australia2:30 a.m. (Saturday)GOLF - European PGA, Sunshine & Asian Tours, AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, third round, at Bel Ombre, MauritiusMIXED MARTIAL ARTS7 p.m.FS1 - The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale, prelims, at Paradise, Nev.9 p.m.FS1 - The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale, at Paradise, Nev.NBA7 p.m.NBA - Minnesota at Okla-homa CityRUGBY3 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 - Rugby World Cup, fi nal, Australia vs. England, at Brisbane, AustraliaSKIING11:30 p.m.NBCSN - FIS World Cup, Men's Super G, at Beaver Creek, Colo.1:30 p.m.NBCSN - FIS World Cup, Women's Downhill, at Lake Louise, AlbertaSOCCER9 a.m.FS1 - FIFA, 2018 World Cup, Final Draw, at Moscow1:30 p.m.FS2 - Bundesliga, Freiburg vs. Hamsburg

A l y s i a M c L e o d t o rebuild a double-figure edge, but Holley con-verted a three-point play at the buzzer and it was 44-37 head-ing into the final eight minutes.

Mosley played only seven players, and for the most part the starters were an iron five against 12 Vikings’ counterparts.

“Where I’m at right now is strategically calling timeouts” to rest his team, Mason said. “I’m hoping they can get to slowing the t e m p o w i t h o u t m e having to call time out. They (players) know that.”

Fort Walton Beach restated its presence to start the fourth quar-ter when Payton and McLeod scored early, and the lead expanded to as much as 57-45 w h e n M c L e o d a n d Tanyvia Tassin each a d d e d a p a i r o f baskets.

T h e D o l p h i n s remained competi-tive to the final horn, but the Vikings never were in danger of being overcome.

McLeod had 12 points and Alexsia Gilliam nailed four 3-point-ers for 12 points for the

Vikings. Holley had 14 points and Johnson 10 for the Dolphins.

FWB (57)Merriel 0 0-0 0, Brown 0 0-0 0, McLane 0 0-0 0, Payton 5 2-2 13, Gilliam 4 0-0 12, McLeod 4 4-4 12, Ta.Cooper 0 0-0 0, Tassin 3 1-1 7, Davenport 1 0-0 3, Seivull 0 1-2 1, Clayborne 1 0-0 2, Jarvis 2 3-4 7. Totals: 20 11-13 57.MOSLEY (49)Holley 4 5-9 14, Taylor 9 0-0 18, Johnson 2 5-5 10, Toson 1 0-2 2, Brogdon 2 0-0 5, Carr 0 0-0 0, Goffi gan 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 10-16 49.Fort Walton Beach 17 17 10 13 — 57Mosley 9 10 18 12 — 493-point goals: FWB 6 (Gilliam 4, Payton, Davenport), Mosley 3 (Holley, Johnson, Brogdon). Total fouls: FWB 13, Mosley 12. Fouled out: None.

South Walton 61, Arnold 16

P A N A M A C I T Y BEACH — Ellie Wig-gins led the Seahawks with 15 points, while Azaria George was the top scorer for the Mar-lins with six points. Arnold (0-3) next plays today at home against Bozeman.

WEDNESDAYGIRLS SOCCERBay 0, Wakulla 0

CRAWFORDVILLE — India Hansen made 10 saves to preserve a tie for Bay, which is 1-1-1 in district play.

The Tornadoes won the junior varsity game 2-1 as Tressa Carpen-ter scored both goals on assists by Madison Hancock and Kenya Paredes. Fisher Boyd made 8 saves.

MOSLEYContinued from C1

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GOLDCOAST,AUSTRALIASergio Garcia has 67, 1stroke behind leaders

SergioGarciawithstoodtworaindelaysandhisear-liest career starting timefor a 5-under 67 and wasa stroke behind the lead-ers at the Australian PGAChampionship.

Adam Bland, whobogeyed his final hole, andfellow Australian JordanZunic, who chipped in foreagleonhislast,sharedthefirst-roundleadThursdayafter afternoon starts.

Garciawasinafive-waytie for third with Austra-liansMarcLeishman,PeterSenior, Daniel Nisbet andMichael Wright.MAURITIUSOPEN:

Arjun Atwal began with acourse-record 62 despitethe Indian having no timefor a practice round, firingseven birdies and an eagleon his first look at thelayout for a four-shot leadonThursdayinBelOmbre,Mauritius.

Atwal’s first-roundperformance came afterhe arrived in Mauritius ina hurry because of com-mitments as Team Asiacaptain for the EurAsiaCup in January. He hadsome promotional workto do in Malaysia and thatdidn’t leave him any timetogetafeelfortheHeritageGolf Club course.

He was still in superbform with the putter torace to 9 under par onthe opening day, alreadywell clear of five playerswho started with 66s andare tied for second on 5under. They are MiguelTabuena,AdilsondaSilva,Ockie Strydom, SebastianHeiseleandLouisdeJager.

DALLASAssault charges againstManziel get dismissed

A2016domesticassaultcharge against HeismanTrophy-winning quar-terback Johnny Manzielhas been dismissed.

The Dallas County Dis-trict Attorney’s Officeon Thursday confirmedManziel successfullycompleted requirementsof a court agreement thatincluded taking an angermanagement course andparticipating in the NFL’ssubstance-abuseprogram.The case was dismissedNov. 22.

The 24-year-old Man-ziel also had to stay awayfrom former girlfriendColleen Crowley, whoaccused him of hitting andthreatening her during aJanuary 2016 night out.Manziel faced a misde-meanorchargethatcarrieda penalty of up to a year injail and a $4,000 fine.

NEWYORKAaron Judge gets 10votes for NYC mayor

A unanimous winner ofthe AL Rookie of the YearAward and runner-upin Most Valuable Playervoting, Aaron Judge alsoreceived ballots in anotherelection:forNewYorkCitymayor.

The New York Yankeesrightfielderwaslistedon10ballotsasawrite-incandi-date for mayor, accordingto final totals released lateTuesday by the New YorkCity Board of Elections.

Judge received threevotes in New York County(ManhattanandtheMarbleHill section of the Bronx),four in Brooklyn, two inQueens and one in StatenIsland.


ByRobHarrisThe Associated Press

MOSCOW — VladimirPutin welcomes soccerluminaries to the Krem-lin on Friday for a WorldCup draw that providesa global audience forthe Russian presidentto attempt to burnishthe image of a countryscandalized by sportscorruption.

Bystagingthe cer-emonyf o r t h e32 WorldCupfinalistsa t t h e

seat of Russian powerand draping the Krem-lin in FIFA branding,s o c c e r ’ s g o v e r n i n gbody is undercuttingits pretense that sportsand politics should notmix — and in a countrywhere the associationhas proved so damaging.

FIFA is on the finalcountdown to the firstWorld Cup in Russia asit continues to assessthe extent the 2014World Cup squad wasembroiled in the coun-try’s state-sponsoreddoping scheme. FIFAPresident Gianni Infan-tino still plans to share astage Friday with VitalyMutko, the Russiandeputy prime ministeraccused of overseeingthe elaborate schemethat saw positive samplesacross Russian sportsdestroyed or hidden.

Infantino, though,is still trying to rebuildF I F A ’ s i m a g e a f t e rfar-reaching briberyscandals threatened thefuture of the organiza-tion. The draw comesone day short of theseventh anniversary ofthe World Cup vote fromwhich so many of FIFA’slegal travails stemmed.

R u s s i a n a u t h o r i -ties deny governmentinvolvement in dopingand the country hasweathered FIFA cor-ruption investigations,concerns about hooli-ganism, racism aroundgames, deaths on WorldCup construction sitesand a sponsor shortfallto stay on track to hostsoccer’s biggest tourna-ment for the first time.

T h e d r a w i s t h emoment fans can startto plan their journeysacross Russia, with 11host cities spread fromKaliningrad on the BalticSea in the west to Yekat-erinburg in the Uralmountains which sepa-rate Europe and Asia.

Germany will discoverthe path to defending thetitle won in Brazil, whileIceland and Panama willbe in the draw for thefinals for the first time.Two teams are returningafter long absences: Peruhasn’t contested theWorld Cup since 1982and Egypt is return-ing for the first timesince 1990. But there isno space for four-timechampion Italy, two-time reigning CopaA m e r i c a c h a m p i o nChile, while the UnitedStates is missing for thefirst time since 1986.

Putin greetssoccerworld fordraw inWorld Cup

U.S. forward Meghan Duggan, left, defender Monique Lamoureux, center, and forward Brianna Decker posewith the winner’s trophy after the team defeated Canada 3-2 in overtime in the women’s world hockeychampionships, April 7 in Plymouth, Mich. [CARLOS OSORIO/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]

ByTeresaM.WalkerThe Associated Press

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. —Hilary Knight was listening tothe radio when she heard theU.S. women’s hockey teamcome up.

It wasn’t about a big win onthe ice. It was about a fight offthe ice that ended with betterpay and benefits.

“It’s a big deal,” the two-timeOlympic silver medalist said.“Women’s hockey now is onthe map. And not only did wefight for things in our sport forthe next generation, but hope-fully we inspired other peopleoutside.”

Threatening to boycott theworld championships on homeice last March landed the U.Swomen’s national hockey teama pay raise and some of the perksUSA Hockey gives the men.Standing together to earn a dealreached only three days beforeplaying rival Canada to kickoff the world championshipsbrought them closer together,a bond they used to win theirfourth straight world title.

The Americans believe theirchemistry couldn’t be strongerand could help them achievetheir ultimate goal: ending a20-year drought by winningOlympic gold at the 2018 WinterGames.

Knight says a delicate balanceis required.

“After a win like that on bothfronts, you sort of feel untouch-able,” Knight said . “You’vechanged the world. You’rehoping that you’ve changed theother industries for the better.But also, too, realizing you haveto have humility and the oppo-nent’s right around the corner,building, working, doing thesame things you’re doing, andevery time you show up at therink it’s a 50-50 battle andyou’ve got to be at the top ofthat battle.”

Earning better benefits wassomething the Americans hadfought for, and lost, before.

Angela Ruggiero, currentlya member of the InternationalOlympic Committee’s execu-tive board, worked as an icerink security guard the summerbefore the 1998 Olympics tohelp pay the bills. Ruggiero saidher team had a similar fight in2000 and it was time again for “areal, contested sort of debate.”

“They stood their ground andfought for what they believewas right,” she said of the

current team.Timing mattered.The United States had won

the world championships seventimes when the women threat-ened March 15 to boycott theIIHF Women’s World Champi-onship in Plymouth, Michigan.They stuck together after morethan a year of negotiationswith USA Hockey and threatsof replacement players untila new four-year contract wasreached March 28. The Ameri-cans received support from theunions for the NHL, NFL, NBAand Major League Baseball,along with 20 U.S. senators.

Under the new contract, USAHockey will be putting moremoney into women’s hockeywith the national team receivingthe same $50 per diem per dayas the men along with similartravel and insurance perks. Awomen’s advisory group also issupposed to feature former andcurrent players to help growwomen’s hockey.

The women also are receivingmore money per month duringOlympic training, which beganin September. Winning goldwould mean bonuses of $57,500from the U.S. Olympic Commit-tee and USA Hockey combinedwith annual compensationpotentially topping $70,000.

“It’s been great to see prog-ress since then, where USA teamathletes can just play hockey,”Ruggiero said. “That’s not to sayyou’ll make a lot of money, butit defers some of the expense ofmeals, rent and travel.”

The Canadians took noticeof the off-ice victory. Canadaputs more money into the sportin part because of governmentfunding, and Hockey Canadaofficials said players are sup-ported full-time for nine monthsaround the Olympics.

“It’s amazing that they’vebrought women’s hockey a step

closer to where it should be, andI think in time it’s only a matterof when as female athletes we’llbe able to play the game we loveand get paid,” Canadian forwardMeghan Agosta said. “I thinkhockey’s come a long way andthey kind of set the bar high.”

The U.S. women wererecently honored by the Wom-en’s Sports Foundation with theWilma Rudolph Courage award. They’ve also had the support ofpoliticians, celebrities and BillieJean King.

In the end, what will mattermost is how the Americansfare on what remains the big-gest stage for women’s hockeywhen the Olympics begin inFebruary in South Korea. Thisfall, they’ve beaten Canadathree out of four games in theirpre-Olympic exhibition tour,including twice in winning theirthird straight Four Nations Cupchampionship.

U.S. coach Robb Staubersaid the players’ unity wasimpressive in reaching the newcontract. Stauber said differentgoals often require a differentapproach, though the women’sbond can carry over.

“You got to stick together,”said Stauber, whose teamfaces Canada in an exhibitionon Sunday at the Xcel EnergyCenter in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Gigi Marvin, a two-time silvermedalist and the team’s oldestplayer at 30, said the Ameri-cans already have establishedthey’re a close group. And cap-tain Meghan Duggan said thatbond gave them energy andmomentum at the world cham-pionships. They also learned alot about themselves throughthat fight.

“For sure, it brought uscloser,” Duggan said. “Rightnow we’re focused ... on doingwhat we need to do to achieveour ultimate goal.”

Women hope bondformed leads to goldUSwomen’s hockey payequity fight off icewas‘big deal’; nowathleteslook towin at Olympics

United States’ Hilary Knight (21) controls the puck in front of Canada’sMeaghan Mikkelson, right, during the second period of the FourNations Cup championship Nov. 12 in Tampa, Fla. [WILLIE J. ALLEN JR./THE

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(N) Live with Kelly and Ryan (N) The View (N) WMBB Midday News (N) The Chew (N) METV (13.2) 209 133 2 Beaver Beaver Perry Mason Matlock “The Heiress” Diagnosis Murder “FMurder” The Big Valley Gunsmoke “Old Friend” WECP (18) 4 4 4 18 CBS This Morning (N) Let’s Make a Deal (N) The Price Is Right The Young and the Restless News at Noon Bold/Beautiful MNT (18.2) 227 13 Extra (N) Forensic Files Jerry Springer The Real (N) The Wendy Williams Show (N) Paternity Court Couples Court Judge Faith Judge Faith WPGX (28) 8 8 28 28 Paid Program DragonFlyTV Paid Program Paid Program Judge Mathis The People’s Court The People’s Court CityLine WFSG (56) 11 11 56 56 Nature Cat Curious Curious Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger Splash Splash Sesame Street Sesame Street Martha Speaks Peg Plus Cat Dinosaur Train A&E 34 43 118 265 Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter The Menendez Murders Live PD “Live PD -- 01.13.17” Riding along with law enforcement. AMC 30 62 131 254 Paid Program Paid Program M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H ››‡ The Quick and the Dead (’95) Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman. ››› Blazing Saddles (’74) ANPL 46 69 184 282 America’s Cutest Too Cute! “Mighty Munchkins” Animal Cops Houston Animal Cops Houston Tanked Tanked BET 53 46 124 329 House/Payne House/Payne House/Payne House/Payne House/Payne House/Payne Meet, Browns Meet, Browns Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns Meet, Browns Meet, Browns COM 64 53 107 249 Scrubs Scrubs Scrubs (:33) Scrubs ’70s Show ’70s Show ’70s Show (:45) That ’70s Show ’70s Show ’70s Show ’70s Show DISC 36 39 182 278 I (Almost) Got Away With It I (Almost) Got Away With It I (Almost) Got Away With It I (Almost) Got Away With It I (Almost) Got Away With It I (Almost) Got Away With It E! 63 57 114 236 The Kardashians The Kardashians The Kardashians The Kardashians E! News: Daily Pop (N) ESPN 9 23 140 206 SportsCenter (N) (L) SportsCenter (N) (L) First Take (N) (L) SportsCenter (N) (L) Outside Lines NFL Live (N) ESPN2 47 24 144 209 (5:00) Golic & Wingo (N) (L) SportsCenter (N) (L) SportsCenter (N) (L) ESPN FC (N) (L) First Take FOOD 38 45 110 231 Medicare Paid Program KitchenAid Food Quest Pioneer Wo. Table Giada at Home Giada’s Hol. Contessa Contessa Pioneer Wo. Pioneer Wo. FREE 59 65 180 311 (6:30) ›› Eloise at Christmastime (’03) 700/Interactive The 700 Club ›› Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish (’98) David Gallagher. Jack Frost FS1 24 27 150 219 First Things First Final Draw Final Draw for the World Cup Postshow World Cup The Herd with Colin Cowherd (N) (L) FX 45 51 136 248 (6:00) ››‡ Non-Stop (’14) Liam Neeson. ››› Noah (’14) Russell Crowe. Noah builds an ark to save his family from the coming flood. How I Met How I Met How I Met HALL 23 59 185 312 A Holiday Engagement (’11) Jordan Bridges, Bonnie Somerville. Home & Family “6058” Dylan Neal and Ali Fedotowsky-Manno. Home & Family “6057” Dylan Neal and Ali Fedotowsky-Manno. HGTV 32 38 112 229 Love It or List It, Too Love It or List It, Too Love It or List It, Too Love It or List It, Too Fixer Upper House Hunters House Hunters HIST 35 42 120 269 Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens LIFE 56 56 108 252 Unsolved Mysteries Unsolved Mysteries Unsolved Mysteries I Survived I Survived I Survived SPIKE 28 48 241 241 Relieve pain Paid Program Gangland “Hustle or Die” Gangland The Barrio Azteca. Gangland Gangland “Street Law” Gangland “Highway to Hell” SUN 49 422 656 Olympics Florida Sport Ship Shape TV Sport Fishing Fishing Flats Sport Fishing Sportsman Facing Waves Reel Animals 3 Wide Life Ins. Lightning Ins. Lightning SYFY 70 52 122 244 Z Nation “The Unknowns” Z Nation Z Nation “Warren’s Wedding” Z Nation “Crisis of Faith” › Cabin Fever: Patient Zero (’14) Sean Astin, Currie Graham. TBS 31 15 139 247 Married King King King Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends TCM 25 70 132 256 (:15) ››› Mr. Lucky (’43) Cary Grant, Laraine Day. (:15) ››› Arsenic and Old Lace (’44) Cary Grant, Raymond Massey. ››› None but the Lonely Heart (’44) TLC 37 40 183 280 The Little Couple Unexpected Unexpected Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Say Yes: ATL Hoarding: Buried Alive TNT 29 54 138 245 Charmed “Marry-Go-Round” Charmed “The Fifth Halliwheel” Supernatural “Sin City” Supernatural Supernatural Supernatural “Fresh Blood” USA 62 55 105 242 Chicago P.D. “300,000 Likes” Chicago P.D. Chicago P.D. Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU WGN-A 13 239 307 Creflo Dollar Paid Program Walker, Texas Ranger Walker, Texas Ranger In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night In the Heat of the Night

FRIDAY LATE NIGHT C - COMCAST W - WOW! S1 - DISH NETWORK S2 - DIRECTV DECEMBER 1 C W S1 S2 1 AM 1:30 2 AM 2:30 3 AM 3:30 4 AM 4:30 5 AM 5:30 6 AM 6:30 WJHG (7) 3 3 7 7 (:07) Harry Wheel Fortune Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Big Deal Paid Program Today Rossen Reports. (N) CW (7.2) 99 9 8 8 King CMA Awards Paid Program Better, Longer Paid Program Dr. Ho Amazing Abs Balding Airfryer Oven Nonstick Cook Facelift! Paid Program WMBB (13) 2 2 13 13 Judge Karen Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Open House Insurance Tri-States Good Morning America (N) METV (13.2) 209 133 2 Mannix Cannon “The Stalker” 77 Sunset Strip Gomer Pyle Gomer Pyle Petticoat Junc. Petticoat Junc. Bev. Hillbillies Bev. Hillbillies WECP (18) 4 4 4 18 Ac. Hollywood Celebrity Page Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program CBS This Morning: Saturday MNT (18.2) 227 13 Forensic Files Unexplained Silver Showcase Jewelry (N) Precious World of Pearls Jewelry (N) Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Wonderama WPGX (28) 8 8 28 28 Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers Steve LL Cool J; Jeremy Sisto. Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program WFSG (56) 11 11 56 56 ››› The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years (’16) Ringo Starr Forever Painless With Miranda Edmonde-White Mister Rogers Thomas & Fr. Bob Builder Daniel Tiger A&E 34 43 118 265 (11:00) Live PD Live PD: Rewind CMA Awards No Smoke Cue Vapor Credit? Medicare Paid Program Flipping Vegas AMC 30 62 131 254 Talking Dead (:18) ››› Déjà Vu (’06) Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel. (3:48) The Walking Dead The Rifleman The Rifleman The Rifleman The Rifleman ANPL 46 69 184 282 (:04) Tanked Tanked “On the Road Again” Tanked “The Tank of Atlantis” Animal Cribs Tanked “Serenity Now” Tanked BET 53 46 124 329 (11:00) ››› Set It Off (’96) (1:55) Martin (:27) Martin Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Paid Program Mercy Ships Showdown of Faith COM 64 53 107 249 (12:40) Katt Williams Live Chappelle’s Key & Peele Key & Peele Another Period Cue Vapor Paid Program Prostate Best Holiday Scrubs Scrubs DISC 36 39 182 278 (:06) Gold Rush Deadliest Catch Deadliest Catch “Dead-Stick” Deadliest Catch Deadliest Catch Major League Fishing E! 63 57 114 236 (12:30) ›› Maid in Manhattan (’02) Sex & the City Sex & the City Sex & the City Sex & the City Sex & the City Sex & the City Total Divas Total Divas ESPN 9 23 140 206 SportsCenter (N) (L) College Football Pac-12 Championship -- Stanford vs USC. SportsCenter SportsCenter W/Van Pelt SportsCenter (N) (L) ESPN2 47 24 144 209 Jalen Fantasy Show SportsCenter SportsCenter W/Van Pelt SportsCenter W/Van Pelt SportsCenter Fantasy Show NFL Live FOOD 38 45 110 231 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Brew & ’Que Brew & ’Que Gotham Steel Try Yoga! KitchenAid Medicare The Kitchen FREE 59 65 180 311 Paid Program Fashion The 700 Club Paid Program Pain Solved Paid Program Nonstick Cook Paid Program Try Yoga! Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish FS1 24 27 150 219 Auto Race TMZ Sports UFC Top Ten UFC Post Fight Show The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale FX 45 51 136 248 ›› Think Like a Man Too (’14) Adam Brody, Michael Ealy. Sex & Drugs & Sex & Drugs & CMA Awards BISSELL Paid Program Airfryer Oven ›‡ The Smurfs 2 (’13) HALL 23 59 185 312 Crown for Christmas (’15) Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry-Jones. Best Christmas Party Ever (’14) Torrey DeVitto, Steve Lund. Christmas Land (’15) Nikki Deloach, Luke Macfarlane. HGTV 32 38 112 229 House Hunters Hunters Int’l Dream Home Dream Home Luminess Air Balding Hollywood Hair EvenSkin Makeup! PiYo Workout! Fixer Upper HIST 35 42 120 269 (11:03) Ancient Aliens: Declassified “Aliens & Pyramids” Coin Coin Coin Coin Coin Paid Program The Curse of Oak Island LIFE 56 56 108 252 (:03) The Rap Game The Rap Game (:31) Bring It! Cindy’s Skin Hair Love Paid Program Best Holiday Paid Program Medicare Paid Program Cue Vapor SPIKE 28 48 241 241 Cops Cops Cops Cops Knife Knife More Sex Paid Program BISSELL Pet Caught! Prostate Cue Vapor SUN 49 422 656 Credit? Foot Pain Paid Program Credit? Prostate Everstrong Credit? Prostate Paid Program Worx Paid Program Paid Program SYFY 70 52 122 244 ›› Evolution ››› 28 Days Later (’02) Cillian Murphy, Noah Huntley, Naomie Harris. Superstition “Dr. Dredge M.D.” Paid Program Paid Program Caught! Medicare TBS 31 15 139 247 (12:00) ››‡ Warm Bodies ›› Project X (’12) Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper. Married Married Married Married Married ››› Twins TCM 25 70 132 256 (12:30) Tenth Avenue Angel A Night at the Movies (:15) ››‡ Never Say Goodbye (’46) Errol Flynn, Patti Brady. ›››› A Night at the Opera (’35) Last Time TLC 37 40 183 280 Say Yes Say Yes Extreme Couponing Extreme Cou Extreme Cou Extreme Cou Extreme Cou Extreme Cou Extreme Cou Extreme Cou Extreme Cou TNT 29 54 138 245 Castle A guitarist is murdered. Arrow Oliver runs into Laurel. Arrow “Lone Gunmen” Law & Order “Vaya con Dios” Law & Order “Endurance” Law & Order USA 62 55 105 242 NCIS: Los Angeles “Omni” NCIS: Los Angeles Dateline “Frantic” Dateline Burn Notice Paid Program Best Holiday WGN-A 13 239 307 How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met Person of Interest “Zero Day” Paid Program Paid Program Yoga Retreat! Paid Program Best Holiday Paid Program

FRIDAY AFTERNOON C - COMCAST W - WOW! S1 - DISH NETWORK S2 - DIRECTV DECEMBER 1 C W S1 S2 1 PM 1:30 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30 4 PM 4:30 5 PM 5:30 6 PM 6:30 WJHG (7) 3 3 7 7 Rachael Ray (N) The Doctors (N) Harry Family Feud Jeopardy! (N) News Nightly News News Wheel Fortune CW (7.2) 99 9 8 8 Paid Program Facelift! Maury The Robert Irvine Show The Goldbergs The Goldbergs American Dad American Dad Family Guy Family Guy WMBB (13) 2 2 13 13 General Hospital (N) Hot Bench Hot Bench The Dr. Oz Show (N) Dr. Phil (N) News World News News 13 at 6 Ent. Tonight METV (13.2) 209 133 2 Bonanza “The Jury” The Rifleman The Rifleman Wagon Train T.J. Hooker “The Assassin” Hawaii Five-0 M*A*S*H M*A*S*H WECP (18) 4 4 4 18 The Talk Actor Taye Diggs. (N) Millionaire Millionaire Family Feud Family Feud The Ellen DeGeneres Show (N) Day Jeopardy Local 18 News Evening News Inside Edition MNT (18.2) 227 13 Divorce Court Divorce Court Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Dateline “Without a Trace” DailyMailTV DailyMailTV Last-Standing Last-Standing Mike & Molly Mike & Molly WPGX (28) 8 8 28 28 Maury Paternity mysteries. Crime Watch Daily Steve LL Cool J; Jeremy Sisto. ThisMinute ThisMinute Judge Judy (N) Judge Judy Big Bang Big Bang WFSG (56) 11 11 56 56 Ready Jet Go! Nature Cat Nature Cat Wild Kratts Wild Kratts Odd Squad Odd Squad Arthur (EI) PBS NewsHour (N) World News Rick Steves A&E 34 43 118 265 Live PD “Live PD -- 06.24.17” Riding along with law enforcement. Live PD “Live PD -- 11.25.17” Riding along with law enforcement. AMC 30 62 131 254 (12:00) ››› Blazing Saddles ››‡ Young Guns (’88) Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland. ››‡ Young Guns II (’90) Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland. ANPL 46 69 184 282 Tanked “DJ of Dragons” Tanked “Fish Flop Hip Hop” Tanked Tanked Tanked Tanked BET 53 46 124 329 Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Fresh Prince (2:57) ››› Set It Off (’96) Jada Pinkett. Desperation drives four women to bank-robbery. ››› Baby Boy (’01) COM 64 53 107 249 ’70s Show ’70s Show Futurama (:35) Futurama (:10) Futurama (:45) Futurama (:20) ››‡ Hot Tub Time Machine (’10) John Cusack, Rob Corddry. DISC 36 39 182 278 Finding Escobar’s Millions Finding Escobar’s Millions Finding Escobar’s Millions Gold Rush Gold Rush Gold Rush E! 63 57 114 236 The Kardashians ›› Maid in Manhattan (’02) Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes. ›› Made of Honor (’08) Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan. E! News (N) ESPN 9 23 140 206 (12:30) NFL Live (N) (L) The Jump SportsNation (N) (L) Questionable Around/Horn Interruption SportsCenter W/Michael College Football Countdown ESPN2 47 24 144 209 The Paul Finebaum Show (N) NFL Live Intention Fantasy Show Football Live Around/Horn Interruption SportsCenter (N) (L) FOOD 38 45 110 231 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Crazy Deli Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive FREE 59 65 180 311 ›››› The Nightmare Before Christmas (’93) Year Without a Santa Claus (:35) ››› Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (’71) Gene Wilder. National Lamp. Christmas FS1 24 27 150 219 The Herd with Colin Cowherd First Things First with Cris Carter and Nick Wright Speak for Yourself UFC Weigh-In (N) (L) UFC Prefight Show (N) (L) FX 45 51 136 248 Mike & Molly Mike & Molly Mike & Molly ›› Ice Age: Continental Drift (’12) Voices of Ray Romano. ››› How to Train Your Dragon 2 (’14) Voices of Jay Baruchel. HALL 23 59 185 312 Merry Matrimony (’15) Jessica Lowndes, Christopher Russell. The Mistletoe Promise (’16) Jaime King, Luke MacFarlane. Let It Snow (’13) Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch. HGTV 32 38 112 229 House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters HIST 35 42 120 269 Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens The Ultimate Evidence Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens LIFE 56 56 108 252 I Survived I Survived I Survived “Teri; Angela; Ed” I Survived Bring It! Bring It! SPIKE 28 48 241 241 Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops SUN 49 422 656 Ins. Lightning Inside HEAT Inside HEAT Inside HEAT Supergirl Pro 2017 ACC Access Power of to Do Florida Inside HEAT Inside HEAT Pregame SYFY 70 52 122 244 Truth or Dare (’17) Cassandra Scerbo, Brytni Sarpy, Mason Dye. ››› 28 Days Later (’02) Cillian Murphy, Noah Huntley, Naomie Harris. ››› Dawn of the Dead (’04) Sarah Polley. TBS 31 15 139 247 Friends Friends Friends Friends American Dad American Dad American Dad American Dad Family Guy Family Guy Seinfeld Seinfeld TCM 25 70 132 256 None-Lonely ››‡ Every Girl Should Be Married (’48) ››› Room for One More (’52) Cary Grant. (:45) ››‡ Dream Wife (’53) Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr. MGM Parade TLC 37 40 183 280 Hoarding: Buried Alive Long Island Medium Long Island Medium Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes Say Yes TNT 29 54 138 245 Bones Bones Bones Bones Bones Bones USA 62 55 105 242 Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Modern Family Modern Family WGN-A 13 239 307 In the Heat of the Night Blue Bloods “Knockout Game” Blue Bloods Blue Bloods Blue Bloods “Custody Battle” M*A*S*H M*A*S*H

FRIDAY EVENING C - COMCAST W - WOW! S1 - DISH NETWORK S2 - DIRECTV DECEMBER 1 C W S1 S2 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM 12:30 WJHG (7) 3 3 7 7 Blindspot (N) Dateline NBC The poisoning death of a chiropractor. (N) News Tonight Show-J. Fallon Late Night With Seth Meyers Last Call/Daly CW (7.2) 99 9 8 8 Grandma Got Run Over Masters of Illusion: Christmas Page Six TV Seinfeld Seinfeld Engagement Engagement King of the Hill Top 30 (N) Cops WMBB (13) 2 2 13 13 Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Season Premiere) (N) (:01) 20/20 (N) News 13 at 10 (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live (N) (:37) Nightline (12:07) Mom (:37) Mom METV (13.2) 209 133 2 Gomer Pyle Gomer Pyle Mama’s Family ALF Hogan Heroes Hogan Heroes Carol Burnett Perry Mason Twilight Zone Hitchcock Alf. Hitchcock WECP (18) 4 4 4 18 MacGyver (N) Hawaii Five-0 (N) Blue Bloods “Pain Killers” (N) Modern Family Late Show-Colbert Late Late Show/James Corden Modern Family MNT (18.2) 227 13 American Ninja Warrior American Ninja Warrior 2 Broke Girls 2 Broke Girls Anger Mgt Anger Mgt The Game The Game Corrupt Crimes Killer WPGX (28) 8 8 28 28 Hell’s Kitchen (N) (:01) The Exorcist (N) Two/Half Men TMZ (N) Crime Watch Daily Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Two/Half Men How I Met WFSG (56) 11 11 56 56 Wash Great Performances Tribute to producer David Foster. Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You How Not to Die With Michael Greger, MD A&E 34 43 118 265 (:06) Live PD: Rewind (N) Live PD “Live PD -- 12.01.17” Riding along with law enforcement. (N) (L) Live PD Riding along with law enforcement. AMC 30 62 131 254 ››› Déjà Vu (’06) Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel. ›› Walking Tall (’04) The Rock. (:15) The Walking Dead Talking Dead ANPL 46 69 184 282 Tanked: Unfiltered (N) Tanked “The Tank of Atlantis” (:01) Animal Cribs (N) (:02) Tanked (:03) Animal Cribs (12:04) Animal Cribs BET 53 46 124 329 (6:00) ››› Baby Boy (’01) Tyrese Gibson, Omar Gooding. Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’. 50 Central Comedy ››› Set It Off (’96) Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox. COM 64 53 107 249 (6:50) ›‡ Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (’15) Rob Corddry. Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain Kevin Hart Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain Chappelle’s Chappelle’s Katt Williams DISC 36 39 182 278 Gold Rush: Pay Dirt “Inferno” Gold Rush (N) (:03) Finding Escobar’s Millions (:04) Gold Rush (:05) Finding Escobar’s Millions (12:06) Gold Rush E! 63 57 114 236 ››› The Devil Wears Prada (’06) Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway. E! News ›› Made of Honor (’08) Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan. Maid-Manhatt. ESPN 9 23 140 206 College Football Pac-12 Championship -- Stanford vs USC. (N) (L) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (L) SportsCenter (N) (L) ESPN2 47 24 144 209 College Basketball North Carolina vs Davidson. (N) (L) College Basketball Creighton at Gonzaga. (N) (L) To Be Announced Jalen Fantasy Show FOOD 38 45 110 231 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive FREE 59 65 180 311 National Lamp. Christmas (:15) ››› Elf (’03) Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart. (:25) ››‡ Disney’s A Christmas Carol (’09) Gary Oldman Frosty’s FS1 24 27 150 219 The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale - Prelims (N) (L) The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale (N) (L) UFC Post Fight Show (N) (L) FX 45 51 136 248 ››› Despicable Me 2 (’13) Voices of Steve Carell. ››› Despicable Me 2 (’13) Voices of Steve Carell. ›› Think Like a Man Too (’14) Adam Brody, Michael Ealy. HALL 23 59 185 312 The Mistletoe Inn (’17) Alicia Witt, David Alpay. ››› The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (’08) A Wish for Christmas (’16) Lacey Chabert, Paul Greene. HGTV 32 38 112 229 Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home House Hunters Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l Dream Home Dream Home House Hunters Hunters Int’l HIST 35 42 120 269 Ancient Aliens: Declassified “Aliens & Pyramids” New technology finds long-lost pyramids. (N) (:03) Ancient Aliens: Declassified “Aliens & Pyramids” LIFE 56 56 108 252 Bring It! (N) Bring It! (N) (:02) The Rap Game (N) The Rap Game Bring It! (N) (:01) Bring It! (12:01) Bring It! SPIKE 28 48 241 241 Cops Cops Bellator MMA Live (N) (L) (:15) Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops Cops SUN 49 422 656 NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat. (N) (L) Postgame Inside HEAT Inside HEAT After Midnight With the Rays From Dec. 1, 2017. SYFY 70 52 122 244 (5:30) ››› Dawn of the Dead Z Nation “Frenemies” (N) Superstition “Dr. Dredge M.D.” Z Nation “Frenemies” ›› Evolution (’01) David Duchovny, Orlando Jones. TBS 31 15 139 247 Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang ELEAGUE ›› Project X (’12) Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper. ››‡ Warm Bodies (’13) TCM 25 70 132 256 ››‡ Period of Adjustment (’62) Tony Franciosa, Jane Fonda. ››‡ All Mine to Give (’57) Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell. ››› Bush Christmas (’47) Chips Rafferty. Tenth Avenue TLC 37 40 183 280 Unexpected “A Family Affair” Unexpected Unexpected Unexpected “A Family Affair” Unexpected Unexpected TNT 29 54 138 245 ››› Ant-Man (’15) Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly. (:31) ›› Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (’10) (12:02) Castle “Lucky Stiff” USA 62 55 105 242 Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Chrisley Chrisley WGN-A 13 239 307 M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Engagement Engagement Engagement How I Met

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You’ve earned the chutzpah you have, but you need a little more for what you want. You don’t get to have the confi dence for free. The price of confi dence is doing what scares you. First you dare; then you become daring.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — It’s hard to put a price on learning. But if you gain even one insight that changes you, makes you think differently, gives you a degree of comfort or inspires you to be more, whatever brought you to that was worthwhile.GEMINI (May 21-June 21) — There’s something you keep locked away in your heart that’s become a part of you, refl ected in your every move. Take it out; re-examine; and decide if it still belongs there. If not, toss it. If so, polish and return.CANCER (June 22-July 22) — What keeps you good even when you don’t feel like being good? Prin-ciples. Your principles will now be the restraint keeps you on the path of being the best possible version of yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Every-thing moves, not necessarily forward. Some backward slides are a positive relaxation of hyper-vigilance. Some backward slides are dangerous regression. Know the difference. In the latter case, take preventive action.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — If you believed that whatever or whomever you’d like to add to your life was within the realm of possibility, what would you do to get ready? Do that. Because with this kind of clearly defi ned wish, amazing things can happen.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It’s hard for some to clock the moves you’re making, because you’re simply going too fast for them. You’re a blur! There’s no reason to slow down, either, since there are plenty at your pace who will keep you company.SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) — When you write your priorities down, much will become clear about your life, what’s working and what’s not. Today, the tic-tac-toe model will work well. If you have more than nine priorities, it’s

too many.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Some people don’t know the value of a thing until other people point it out. But if it’s not appar-ent to them, is it really valuable or not? Maybe good things are only good to those who see the goodness.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — When others throw stones at your ideas, don’t even bother throwing them back. It’s a waste of time and energy. Collect the stones as if they were a gift. Use them to build your empire.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Your cravings will be informants that point to an underlying need, a nutrient that your diet is lack-ing or an emotional nutrient that is currently absent in your life.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — You may not know exactly what you want to do now, and that’s OK. As long as you have a framework that guides you, you’ll be in a fi ne position. Opportunity will arise that you had no idea was in the realm of possibility.

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“Trivia Fun” with Wilson Casey, Guinness World Record Holder from Woodruff, S.C., is published in more than 500 newspapers across the coun-try. Comments, questions or

suggestions? [email protected] 1. Where was Andersonville, the largest confederate military prison during the Civil War?Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Florida2. What interstate highway number connects Santa Monica, California, and Jacksonville?10, 55, 66, 853. Where is a garbage patch bigger than Texas floating?Pacifi c Ocean, Mediterranean

Sea, Indian Ocean, Caspian Sea4. Which of these universities was established the earliest?Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Wil-liam and Mary5. What’s the name of Super-man’s super horse?Streaky, Comet, Nova, Midnight6. An international mile is equal to how many furlongs?2, 8, 12, 16 ANSWERS: 1. Georgia, 2. 10, 3. Pacifi c Ocean, 4. Harvard, 5. Comet, 6. 8

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Memories of molestation cloud girl’s thoughts of the future

DEAR ABBY: I’m almost an adult now, starting to think about having children and a good marriage of my own. But I have a disturbing childhood memory I have never been able to erase.

When I was 6 or 7 and staying at my grandparents’ house, and my grandmother would go outside to check the mail or water the flow-ers, my grandfather would try to put his hands on my private parts. He wouldn’t speak a word to me EVER, even if she was around. In fact, I’m quite sure I never witnessed him say any-thing at all to anyone. But

as soon as Grandma was out of sight, well, that was his chance to put his hands on me, then laugh when I tried to wiggle away.

Recently, after I remem-bered those episodes again, I tried to bring this up with my mom in order to get her support. Abby, she reacted as if there was something really wrong with ME or that I was lying!

Not surprisingly, I don’t want that man around my future children. I have no real relationship with him. I know this memory isn’t something I just imagined or made up “to embarrass the family.” What should I do in reference to Mom’s response? — MOVING ON FROM THE PAST

DEAR MOVING ON: In ref-erence to your mother’s response when you told her her father molested you when you were little,

conclude that the same thing likely happened to her. You should also conclude that, if that’s the case, she knew what he was capable of and did nothing to pro-tect you. For that reason, your grandfather should not be allowed to be around your children — or any children, for that matter.

Because of the serious-ness of what happened to you, it would be a good idea for you to contact R.A.I.N.N., the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Net-work. Its website is rainn.org and the toll-free phone number is 800-656-4673.

Dear Abby is written by Abi-gail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pau-line Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Jeanne Phillips

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C L A S S I F I E D S Friday, December 1, 2017 | The News Herald | Page D1

18010NOTICE OF PUBLIC

SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under-signed intends to sell the personal property described below to en-force a lien imposed on the property under The Florida Self Storage Fa-cility Act Statutes (section 83.801-83.809). The under-signed will have a pub-lic sale by Auction by bidding on Tuesday, December 12th, 201710:30am at Shalimar Storage located at 17615 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach FL, 32413. Included on sale is the following: Randy Kinsel #612 and 614 to be sold is 2 Luggage, boxes, pictures, signs, toys, fishnet, Lotto Dis-penser, most items not viewable. Nick Curtis #708 in the unit to be sold there are furniture; china cabinet, dining table and chairs, toys, lamp, chest drawers toaster oven, crib, shelves, tools, etc Charles Thompson #711 in the unit there luggage, totes, x-mas decorations, fan, as-sorted tools. Lean Hicks #231 Items not disclosed, pictures will be available thru the auctioneer website. Purchase must be paid for at the time of pur-chase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement be-tween owner and obli-gated party.Pub: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2017

17724PUBLIC NOTICE

Attorney Patrick Faucheux has passed away. The Florida Bar is seeking any of his prior clients who wish to obtain their legal files. For more infor-mation, please contact Debra Peel at DPeel [email protected] or at 850-896-4725 to have your legal file re-turned to you.Pub: Nov. 17, 18, Dec. 1, 2, 2017

17824PUBLIC NOTICE

Attorney Margaret Ruth Henkle has passed away. The Florida Bar is seeking any of her prior clients who wish to obtain their legal files. For more infor-mation, please contact Eric Garmon at 850-684-4000, to have your legal file returned to you.Pub: Nov. 17, 18, Dec. 1, 2, 2017

17950PUBLIC NOTICE

IN RE: “Talkington Leg-acy Trust dated 10-23-2017” LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the under-signed, Alliance Trust Company, LLC is the duly appointed and qualified Trustee of the “Talkington Legacy Trust dated 10-23-2017, which is a self-settled spendthrift trust, pursuant to Ne-vada Revised Statutes 166.010 through 166.170. James M. Talkington, the Grantor of the trust, has trans-ferred property to this trust on or about the date that this trust was created, and will make additional transfers of property in the future. DATED this 23rd day of October 2017. /s/ James M. Talkington, Grantor. All inquiries in relation to this trust shall be directed to Da-miens Law Firm, PLLC, 996 Northpark Drive, Suite A, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157. At-torney for Trustor Pub-lished In Panama City News Herald Novem-ber 17, 24, December 1, 2017

17964NOTICE OF

PUBLIC SALE

Property of the follow-ing tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental items in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Act, Sec-tion 83.801 et seq. All items will be sold or otherwise disposed. Sale will be conducted at Bay Mini Storage, 1816 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 on December 12, 2017 at 9:00 AM. All goods will be sold in “AS IS” condition, all items or spaces may not be available at time of sale.

Unit #/Name/Items:#353 Rick Kerr

Household#228 Jessica Martin

Household#127 Curtis Flower

Household#148 Terry Rushing

Household#230 Steven Trivett

Household#436 Lynis Glover

Household#211 Larry Frazee

HouseholdNov. 24, Dec. 1, 2017

18076PUBLIC NOTICE

The Civil Service Board will conduct their Regu-lar Meetings at Noon and Workshops at Noon on the dates listed below in the George C. Cowgill City Hall Annex Council Chambers, 110 South Arnold Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. Copies of the Agenda may be ob-tained by contacting Mary Jan Bossert, (850) 233-5100 x 2227 or email mjbossert@ pcbgov.com.

January 10, 2018 NoonJanuary 23, 2018 NoonFebruary 7, 2018 Noon

February 27, 2018 Noon

March 7, 2018 NoonMarch 27, 2018 Noon

April 4, 2018 NoonApril 24, 2018 NoonMay 2, 2018 NoonMay 22, 2018 NoonJune 6, 2018 NoonJune 26, 2018 NoonJuly 11, 2018 NoonJuly 24, 2018 Noon

August 1, 2018 NoonAugust 28, 2018 Noon

September 5, 2018 Noon

September 25, 2018 Noon

October 3, 2018 NoonOctober 23, 2018 Noon

November 7, 2018 Noon

November 27, 2018 Noon

December 5, 2018 Noon

December 18, 2018 Noon

Any person requiring a special accommoda-tion at this meeting be-cause of a disability or physical impairment should contact Jo Smith, City Clerk at City Hall, 110 South Ar-nold Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413 or by phone at (850) 233-5100 at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, and you possess TDD equipment, you may contact the Deputy Clerk using the Florida Dual Party Relay sys-tem which can be reached at (800) 955-8770 (Voice) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD).Pub: Dec. 1, 2017

18074PUBLIC NOTICE

Todd S. Crawford, MD, of Bay Neurosurgery, is relocating to Colorado and will no longer prac-tice at Bay Neurosur-gery, Bay Medical Sa-cred Heart, 615 N. Bo-nita Ave., Panama City, FL, as of Dec. 15, 2017.Dr. Crawford’s col-league, Cyril DeSilva, MD, is accepting new patients at this time at Bay Neurosurgery of-fices. Your medical records will remain on file with Bay Neurosur-gery for continuation of your care.

If you wish to seek treatment from another surgeon we suggest you contact your health plan for a list of physi-cians in your plan’s net-work. You may also search for a physician through the Florida Medical Association. You will need to sign an authorization form to have records trans-ferred to another physi-cian.

Bay Medical Sacred Heart appreciates the opportunity to continue to serve your surgical needs. If you have questions, please con-tact Dr. Crawford’s of-fice at (850) 770-3250.Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017

18080NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ordinance No. 982 shall be pres-ented to the City Com-mission of the City of Callaway, Florida for fi-nal reading and adop-tion on Tuesday, De-cember 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the Callaway Arts & Con-ference Center located at 500 Callaway Park Way, Callaway, Florida 32404. The Ordinance in its entirety may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk during regular working hours.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMIS-SION OF THE CITY OF CALLAWAY, BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROPOSING AN AMENDED CHARTER; AMENDING FOR CLARIFICATION THE CONTINUATION OF OFFICE AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING A PROC-ESS FOR FILLING THE VACANCY OF A CITY MANAGER; AMEND-ING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER TO IN-CLUDE FINANCIAL MATTERS; AMENDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY CLERK TO REMOVE FINANCIAL MATTERS; AMENDING THE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS TO COIN-CIDE WITH STATE LAW NOTICE RE-QUIREMENTS; PRO-VIDING FOR CON-TRACT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR CHARTER RE-VIEW EVERY FIFTEEN (15) YEARS; AMEND-ING OTHER GENERAL PROVISIONS; MAKING THE CHARTER G E N D E R - N E U T R A L ; PROVIDING FOR A R E F E R E N D U MTHEREON; PROVID-ING FOR SEVERA-BILITY; AND PROVID-

ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

All persons wishing to be heard, please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly.

You are further ad-vised that if a person decides to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at these proceedings, he will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record in-cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Persons with disabili-ties needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk’s office 48 hours in advance of the meet-ing at 850-215-6694.

CITY OF CALLAWAYFLORIDA/s/ Janice L. Peters, City ClerkFILE: 2017-19Pub: Dec. 1, 2017

18078NOTICE OF

PUBLIC SALE

Affordable Towing of Calhoun County LLC gives Notice of Foreclo-sure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 12/14/2017 at 10:00 AM at 17310 NW 11thSt., Blountstown, FL 32424 pursuant to sub-section 713.78 of Flor-ida Statutes.3N1AB7APXEL6146352014 NISSANAffordable Towing ofCalhoun County LLCreserves the right toaccept or refuse any/or all bids.Pub: Dec. 1, 2017

18094Notice of Final

Agency Action Taken by the

Northwest Florida Water Management

District

Notice is given that En-vironmental Resource permit number IND-005-17889-2 was is-sued on October 30, 2017 to Colby Cleve-land of the Florida De-partment of Transporta-tion for the construction of a new surface water management system designed to provide treatment and attenua-tion for the widening of State Road 390 from just north of Jenks Ave-nue to just east of State Road 77, in Lynn Haven, (Bay County). This segment is the third phase of the widening of State Road 390 which is to con-struct a 6-lane undi-vided roadway with as-sociated intersection improvements, con-struction of turn lanes, medians, and reestab-lishing driveway con-nections that are throughout this seg-ment. This segment will also include the instal-lation of a new surface water management system that consists of underground convey-ance associated with curb and gutter along the roadway alignment, as well as curb inlets to be placed throughout this area that will direct stormwater runoff to-ward one of the six, hy-draulically separate, wet detention storm-lly, floodplain compen-sation is provided for impacts to the 100-year FEMA Zone A flood-plain on the north side of SR 390, between Maine Avenue and Car-olina Avenue, within the stormwater manage-ment system serving this basin. This project is located within an area that drains to ei-ther Lynn Haven Bayou or Anderson Bayou which are both con-nected to North Bay. Wetland and surface water impacts have been delineated within the submitted docu-mentation. Impacts to wetlands are to be off-set by the purchasing of mitigation credits from a mitigation bank within the area. The project is located at State Road 390, Bay County.

The file containing the application for this per-mit is available for in-spection Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Northwest Florida Water Management District’s ERP Office, 180 E. Redstone Ave-nue, Crestview, FL 32539.

A person whose sub-stantial interests are af-

fected by the District permitting decision may petition for an ad-ministrative hearing in accordance with Sec-tions 120.569 and 120.57 F.S., or may choose to pursue me-diation as an alternative remedy under Section 120.573, Florida Stat-utes, and Rules 28-106.111 and 28-106.401-404, Florida Administrative Code. Petitions must comply with the requirements of Florida Administra-tive Code, Chapter 28-106 and be filed with (received by) the District Clerk located at District Headquarters, 81 Water Management Drive, Havana, FL 32333-4712. Petitions for administrative hear-ing on the above appli-cation must be filed within twenty-one (21) days of publication of this notice or within twenty-six (26) days of the District depositing notice of this intent in the mail for those per-sons to whom the Dis-trict mails actual notice. Failure to file a petition within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right(s) such person(s) may have to request an ad-ministrative determina-tion (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 129.57, F.S., concern-ing the subject permit. Petitions which are not filed in accordance with the above provisions are subject to dis-missal.

Because the adminis-trative hearing process is designed to formu-late final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice. Persons

whose substantial inter-ests will be affected by any such final decision of the District on the application have the right to petition to be-come a party to the proceedings, the ac-cordance with the re-quirements set forth above.Pub: Dec. 1, 2017

18096PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the follow-ing entitled ordinance shall be presented to the Lynn Haven City Commission for a Pub-lic Hearing on the final adoption at its regular meeting to be con-ducted at 4:00 p.m. on TUESDAY, DECEM-BER 12, 2017, at The Chambers, 108 East 9th Street, Lynn Haven, Florida, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO.1047

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMIS-SION FOR THE CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED COM-PREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND IN-TENT; PROVIDING FOR A TITLE; AMEN-DING THE TRANS-PORTATION ELE-MENT; CAPITAL IM-PROVEMENTS ELE-MENT; AND CON-CURRENCY MAN-AGEMENT SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A MULTI-MODAL MO-BILITY SYSTEM, AS MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED WITHIN THE BODY OF THE ORDINANCE; PRO-VIDING FOR SEVERA-BILITY; PROVIDING FOR A COPY ON FILE; AND PROVID-ING FOR AN EFFEC-TIVE DATE.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Com-mission with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, if an ap-peal is available, such person will need a rec-ord of the proceeding, and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evi-dence upon which the appeal is to be based. Florida Statute 286.0105.

In accordance with the Americans With Disa-bilities Act and 286.26 Florida Statutes, any person requiring a spe-cial accommodation at this meeting because of a disability or physi-cal impairment should contact the Dept. Of Development & Plann-ing, at 825 Ohio Ave-nue, Lynn Haven, Flor-ida 32444, in writing, or by phone at 850-265-2961, at least two (2) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech im-paired, and you pos-sess TDD equipment, you may contact the City Clerk using the Florida Dual Party Re-lay System which can be reached at (800) 955-8770 (Voice) or (800) 955- 8771 (TDD).

ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS desiring to be heard on the adoption of the aforesaid ordi-nance are invited to be present at the meeting. Copies of the ordi-nance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, Lynn Haven, Florida, at the City Hall.

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FL.

BY: Michael E. WhiteCity ManagerPub: Dec. 1, 2017

18098INVITATIONFOR BIDS

STAINLESS STEEL CABINETRY AND COUNTERTOPS

The City of Panama City will accept sealed bids at the Purchasing Office until 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thurs-day, December 14, 2017 to furnish, deliver, and install stainless steel cabinetry and countertops in the Po-lice Department’s Crime Scene Labora-tory. All specifications described herein are for new equipment only. Specifications may be obtained at the Purchasing Office, 519 East 7th Street, Pan-ama City, Florida, tele-phone (850) 872-3070, or our website www. pcgov.org.

Bids may be submitted in person at the Pur-chasing Department or via U. S. mail or courier service. All bids must be plainly marked, “BID NO. PC 18-010 ~ STAINLESS STEEL CABINETRY AND COUNTERTOPS ~ DECEMBER 14, 2017”. All bids must be re-ceived by 2:00 p.m., lo-cal time, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Please review all docu-ments pertaining to this bid before submitting requested information.

The City of Panama City reserves the right to reject any one or all bids, or any part of any bid, to waive any infor-mality in any bid, and to award a contract deemed to be in the best interest of the City.

CITY OF PANAMA CITYBECKY BARNESPURCHASING AGENTPub: Dec. 1, 2017

18100IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BAY COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFile No. 17-1054CP

IN RE: ESTATE OFNATALIE LYNN WARE,A/K/A NATALIE LYNN CONNER WARE,Deceased.

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

The administration of the estate of NATALIE LYNN WARE A/K/A NATALIE LYNN CON-NER WARE, deceased, whose date of death was July 9, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Bay County, Florida, Probate Divi-sion, the address of which is 300 E. 4th Street, Panama City, Florida 32401. The names and addresses of the personal repre-sentative and the per-sonal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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N O T W I T H S TA N D I N G THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

The date of first publi-cation of this notice is December 1, 2017.

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BookkeeperFT position. Knowledge of Peachtree, basic ac-counting, filing, answe-ring telephones, must be able to multi task and work well with others.Great Pay.

Apply in person 234 E Beach Dr, PC, FL

32401 850-769-4658

Two F/T PharmacyPositions:

•”Director ofHappiness”

(Front End Manager) •FL Registered

Pharmacy Tech.Must have a great

big heart for helping others, retail experi-ence including regis-

ter, phones, order-ing, stocking & stel-lar patient care skills.

Open M-F 8-6. Closed

weekends/holidaysFax Cover

Letter/Resume to 850-271-1052 or

email hello@mullins pharmacy.com

The Panama City News Herald is in need of a

HomeDelivery

Independent Contractor

For the Lynn Haven area. This person will deliver papers to home delivery pa-trons. Must have a dependable vehicle, and be able to work early hours 7 days a week. This is a good opportunity for someone wanting to earn extra cash. Route earns appx. $275/wk. Must pass credit check.

Come by 501 W. 11th St. in Panama City & complete an application or email: [email protected] ID#: 34357765

Building: 3600 sq ft on Hwy 77. For more info call 850-819-7203.Text FL84128 to 56654

PROMENADE MALL

Ft. Beach Rd868 sq ft.-

1664 sq ft.-2532 sq ft.-

spaces for lease!For information call

owner/brokerDon Nations @850-814-4242

Txt FL70291 to 56654

Large loft apt on Massalina Bayouw/dock, big back-

yard, porch, all utili-ties incl./ furnishd, walking distance to downtown. Single person & No pets (850) 784-1127

Text FL85083 to 56654

Publisher’sNotice

All real estate advertis-ing in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to ad-vertise “any preference, limitation or discrimi-nation based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limita-tion or discrimination” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing cus-tody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real es-tate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings adver-tised in this newspaper are available on a equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimina-tion call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Waterfront, 3 br2 ba,2 story home, boat

dock, fenced yard, car-port, large decks, East PCB. No pets or smok-ing $1295 month. Boat slips also avail for rent starting at $125/mo.

CALL 303-4611

3 br/1 ba In Cove

CH&A, carpet, $1000/mo+$750 dep.

Pets okay with fee.(850) 832-0926.

Text FL84987 to 56654

Callaway: 2br 1ba, W/D, $650 +dep. No pets. Call 785-7341

or 814-3211Text FL85124 to 56654

Springfield: 3 bd/2 ba, $975/mo + dep.

2 miles from Walmart785-7341 or 814-3211Text FL74535 to 56654

St Andrews3bd/1ba All appliances,

fenced yard, avail., Dec. 1st.

Showing Now $1100No Smokers,

Small Dog Ok,Call (850) 276-4363

Text FL83904 to 56654

Parker:505 S. Tyndall Pkwy.Parkway Presbyterian

Church.Thur., Fri., & Sat.,

7am-3pm.All Proceeds go to Second

ChanceHuge yard sale, a little

bit of everything!Lots of office supplies & furniture, children’s, baby & adult clothes,

toys, shoes, household items & antiques.

Text FL85229 to 56654

Parker:5102 Hickory St

Saturday, 7am-noonDon’t Miss This

Huge Yard Sale!

Household items, new juicer, keurig coffee

maker, chocolate foun-tain, linens, bedspread sets, wicker furniture, top quality women’s, mens’ and misses’

clothing, men’s XL-4X, women’s XL-2X, most

are name brands! Tons of great items for Christmas! men’s

watches, Atari, nice hammock, tools, lawn

mower, and more!Text FL85233 to 56654

PCB East End:5723 Sunset Ave

Saturday, 7am-NoonHuge Sale!

Craft items, furniture, purses, household

items, gift ideas, and much much more!

Text FL72082 to 56654

Springfield2534 Fern Ave.

(231 N., R on East Ave., L. on 10 Acre, 1st

Rd. on the R.)Sat. 2nd 8am till 2pm

2 Family SaleAntique floor safe,

furniture, handmaid beach candles, beachy stuff, Christmas ideas, 2 mens size small wet suits, kitchen, lawn are

garden essentials. priced to sell. No rea-sonable offer refused.

Rain or Shine.Also free stuff!!!

Text FL85222 to 56654

St. Andrew3136 W. 20th Ct.

Sat. 2nd7am till 2pm

Two Family Sale Clothing, shoes, appli-

ances, household goods, pictures, books, and more. Please no

early birds!Text FL85228 to 56654

St. Andrews:1708 Lake AveFri & Sat, 7amYard Sale

Text FL85317 to 56654

TODAY!7am-???

Harrison Place Neighborhood Garage Sale!

Furniture, children’s toys & clothing(like new!), TVs, lots of

misc.! Too much to list!Text FL85187 to 56654

Venetian Villa:600 Venetian Way

Sat 2nd 7:30am-12:30pm.

Miscellaneous items, craft items, clothing, pecans, and more.

Text FL85353 to 56654

Lynn Haven:505 Sparrow St

Sat 12/27am-noon

Large Family Yard Sale!

Baby boy clothes & toys, fishing, Christ-

mas, household items!Text FL85152 to 56654

Mowat Highlands:1404 Dunnett Rd

Sat , 7-noonMULTI FAMILY

Pack n Play, jumper, girl clothing(24mo-2T),

toys, DVDs, books, rugs, curtains, home decor, and men & women’s clothing.

Text FL85157 to 56654

Mowat Highlands:1705 Sutherland Rd

Sat. Dec 2nd6am-3pm

Holiday items, kitchen items, clothing, misc.

Text FL84870 to 56654

Old Airport Area4019 Torino Way

(turn off Hwy. 390 onto Venetian Way, then R.

on Torino Way.)Multi Family SaleAssorted jewelry and

gift items from STORE CLOSING; Yard and

power tools; men’s and women’s clothing; as-

sorted kitchen and household items!

Text FL85339 to 56654

Panama City125 Mill Way

Dec.1st & Dec. 2ndHours Firm @8am-4pm

Cash or CheckMulti Family!

Buy It Now While the Price is

Right!!!Collectibles: Antique tools, glassware, Nor-man Rockwell Plates,

Avon Christmas Plates, milk glass, & coke

bottles. Furniture: An-tiques (sofa, rockers,

china cabinet) & mod-ern (Kincaid wall unit, curio cabinets), Christ-

mas decorations, books, kitchenware,

cast iron.Too numerous to list!!Text FL85134 to 56654

Panama City601 Windy Ln.(Behind Publix

on 23rd St.)Dec. 2nd 7am to 12pm

Multi House Garage Sale!Furniture, appliances, books, home decor,

and more!Text FL85150 to 56654

Panama City:1004 Kristanna Drive

Northshore/CandlewickSaturday 7am-noon

Big Yard SaleBeach furniture, some

tools, red bricks, clothes, rugs, Christ-mas decorations, and

beach lamps!Something for

everyone!Text FL85189 to 56654

Panama City:1414 Gulf Ave.

Sat. 2nd 8am til ??Huge Multi-Family

Yard SaleThousands of items, a little bit of everything! Children clothes, toys

& shoes. Adult clothes, & electronics,

golf cart, jewelry &supplies, ties, heaters,

stroller, books etc.Text FL85287 to 56654

Forest Park:2714 Rutgers Dr

Saturday 7:30-noonEverything must go!

Furniture, kitchenware, linens, clothes, home &

holiday decor, art, crafting supplies, and

kayaks.Text FL85325 to 56654

Living Estate Sale of Ms. Marguerite

Wainwrightwill be conducted @

1107 Beck Ave.Dec. 2nd & Dec. 3rd

8am till 4pmVintage furn., & chan-deliers from the iconic Cove Hotel, jewelry,

name brand handbags, shoes & clothing!Lots of great misc.

items! Don’t Miss Out!!!

Lynn Haven(College Point Area)

741 N. Bay Dr.Sat. 2nd 6:30am till ???

Huge EntireHome Sale

Moving sale & everyth-ing must go. Kitchen

items, pictures, books, movies, furniture,

washer/dryer, John Deer riding lawn

mower, everything in the house is For Sale.

Fixtures & cabinets too! If you see something

it’s for sale!!!Text FL85202 to 56654

Lynn Haven2212 Washington St.(Hwy. 390, Harvard

Blvd., 2nd to last St. on Left)

Fri. 1st & Sat. 2nd7am till 12pm

Fall Clean OutAll Must Go!!!

Toys, Household items, 2 chain saws, fishing tackle, stereo, X-mas

decor, fans, shop vac-uum, vacuum cleaner,

microwave, lawn mower, plus to many

items to list.Text FL85174 to 56654

Lynn Haven2337 Sewanee St.

(College Pt.)Sat. 2nd 7am till 12pmBig Downsizing Sale

Leather couch, bar stools, chairs, book-

case, headboard, coffee/sofa/end table set, lots of household

and misc.!Text FL85350 to 56654

Lynn Haven:1405 Maryland Avenue.

Fri. 1st & Sat. 2nd, 8am-4pm

Huge SaleLots of Christmas stuff, womens clothes, and a variety of knick knacks!Text FL85356 to 56654

Abundant Life Community

Church1556 Chandlee Ave

Saturday from 7:30a-1pSmall appliances,

some furniture and lots of household items!

Text FL85169 to 56654

Bay Harbour610 Laurel St.

Sat. 2nd & Sun. 3rdMoving Sale

Clothes, furniture, kid toys, household items.

Beach East End5216 Trelawney Ave.(Thomas Dr. S., take 1st R. after Grand La-

goon Bridge)Fri. 1st & Sat. 2nd

7am till 12pmElectronics, Generator,

Wood Chipper & Household Items.

Text FL85165 to 56654

Beach East End:139 Hombre Circle

(in the Glades)Saturday, 8am-2pm

Yard Sale!China cabinet,

reclibner, four chairs, tv cabinet, lawn mower, 2 bicycles, file cabinets, dog kennel, dog bed, lots of misc! All good, at give away prices!

Come see, make offer! No early birds!

Text FL85184 to 56654

Beach West End334 Twin Lakes Dr.

(Turn L. off Back Bch. Rd. onto Twin Lakes Dr., 2nd house on L.)Sat. 2nd 6:30 till 11:30Furniture, Household &

Christmas items!!!

Corner StoneBaptist Church

WoodlawnSubdivision

213 Carolyn AveDecember 2nd

8 am- noonChurch Yard

Sale!Antique glassware,

Christmas decorations, antique Lionel train,

dressy clothes, lots of items!

Text FL85145 to 56654

Cove123 Gayle Ave.

(Off from Cherry St. near ball field)

Sat. 2nd 7am till 1pm

Large yardSale

Too much to list so come out and see us!!!Text FL85343 to 56654

Downtown PC209 W 9th Street,Thurs, Fri & Sat7:00 a.m.-until

3-Family Huge Yard Sale!

Tools, collectibles, toys, household items.

Too much to list!Text FL85163 to 56654

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Ford F-150 1996

Private Seller; Call or text: 3212368439

txt FL84903 to 56654

Buick Lucerne, ‘09, cxl, xm, leather, #361, $5,995 Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981.

Chevy Camaro, 2010, SS, 6.2 V8, 83K miles, Will Go Fast, Will Go Slow, Hurry! Only$16,998 Call Sandro 850-832-9071 @ BayCars

Chevy Camaro, 2015, LS, Blue Velvet W/ Black Cloth, Like New! Only 10K Miles! MustSee! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars

Chevy Cobalt, 2010, 128K Miles, Runs Great, Sunroof, Leather & More! Only $5,998 Call Laura Rouse 850-348-1452 @ Bay Cars

Chevy Impala LTZ, 2012, Only 33K Miles, Moonroof, Leather, Loaded! $13,988 CallSandro 850-832-9071 @ Bay Cars

Chevy Impala, ‘14, auto, v6, ls, #636, $10,994! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Chevy Impala, 2012, LTZ, Only 33K Miles, Great Condition, Loaded! $14,998 Call Tanner850-628-6955 @ Bay Cars

Chevy Sonic, ‘12, auto, 4 cylinder, #577, $6,995! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City850-250- 5981.

Chevy Spark, ‘14, auto, 4 cyl, 1lt, #157, $9,994! Bill Cramer GM, Pan-ama City 850-250-5981.

Chrysler 300, 2014, Sport Edition, 32K mi-les, V6, Nice Car! $22,998 Call Butch850-890-9886 @ Bay Cars

Dodge Avenger, 2014, 60K miles, Great Con-dition! Only $13,999! Call Austin 850-819-6676@ Bay Cars

Dodge Challenger, 2010, R/T, Hemi, 25K Miles, Only $15,998 Call Tanner 850-628-6955 @Bay Cars

Dodge Challenger, 2010, V6, 74K Miles, Super Sharp, Runs Great, Well Maintained, JustIn! Only $14,998 Call Joe 850-257-1377 @ Bay Cars

Dodge Challenger, 2013, 47K Miles, White, Dark Cloth, Excellent Condition! Low Down!Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars

Dodge Challenger, 2015, STR8, Auto, 1 Owner, Only 10K Miles! Call Donna 850-258-8548@ Bay Cars

Equus, 2014, Ultimate Package, Cream, 36K Miles, Fully Loaded! Call Jeff Shirley850-264-4782 @ Bay Cars

Ford Edge, 2007, SE, Only $7,900 Call Naseer 850-294-7527 @ Bay Cars

Ford Focus, 2012, SE, Local Trade, Non Smoker, Auto, All Pwr Options, Nice Car!Only $6,988 Call Gary Fox 850-338-5257 @ Bay Cars

Ford Fusion, 2014, Only 58K Miles! $14,888 Call Austin 850-819-6676 @ Bay Cars

Honda Accord, 2015, EXSL, V6, Coupe, Auto, Only 88K Miles, Loaded! Super Nice! Call Donna 850-258-8548 @ Bay Cars

Honda Ridgeline, 2012, Leather, Sunroof, 6CD, Bedcover, Tow Pack-age, Alloys, Must See!Hard To Find! $18,900 Call Jeffrey Gainer 850-866-1867 @ Bay Cars

Hyundai Azera, 2014, GLS, Auto, 59K Miles, White, Tan Leather, Loaded! Call or TXT“Gator” 850-601-2418 @ Bay Cars

Hyundai Elantra, 2016, Auto, All Power Op-tions, Only 33K Miles, Still Has FactoryWarranty! $12,988 Call Gary Fox 850-338-5257 @ Bay Cars

Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2011, 3.8 Grand Touring, 1 Owner, 6 Speed Auto w’ Paddle Shift, Nav, Bluetooth, All Options, 78K Miles, Loaded! $12,888 Call or TXT Christy 850-849-0791@ Bay Cars

Infinity M37, 2013, Lux-ury Car, Loaded! Save $1,000s Off Average NADA Retail! Call JeffShirley 850-264-4782 @ Bay Cars

Kia Forte, ‘16, manual, lx, 4 door, #614, $11,495! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Kia Soul, 2016, Tan, Nice Clean Vehicle! Only $15,998! Call Steve 850-896-2920 @ Bay Cars

Kia Sportage, 2017, EX, Very Economical, Fully Loaded! Only 6K Miles! Factory War-ranty! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars

Lincoln MKZ, 2014, Black, Excellent Condi-tion, Leather, Heated Seats, Camera, &More! Call Todd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars

Mazda 6, 2015, Touring Edition, Clean Carfax, Only 5K Miles! Call Omar 850-319-2744 @Bay Cars

Mazda CX-9, ‘15, v6, grand touring, #434, $28,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Nissan 350Z, 2005, 110K Miles, Super Clean & Super Fast! Only $12,999! Call Aus-tin 850-819-6676 @ Bay Cars

Nissan Altima, ‘05, 2 door coupe, cvt, 2.5 s, #164, $8,992! Bill Cra-mer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Nissan Altima, ‘16, auto, 4 cylinder, 2.5 s, #585, $13,900! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981

Nissan Maxima, 2001, GLE, Runs Great, Bose Sound, Leather, All Power Options, NonSmoker, Loaded! Call Laura Rouse 850-348-1452 @ Bay Cars

Nissan Xterra, 2010, V6, Dark Blue & Sharp! Clean! $8,988 Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648@ Bay Cars

Toyota Avalon, 2012, Hybrid, XLE, Only 25K Miles, White, Super Nice! Call Donna850-258-8548 @ Bay Cars

Toyota Camry, ‘14, auto, 4 door, $11,992! #172, Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250-5981.

Toyota Camry, 2008, SE, Silver, Leather, Moonroof, Loaded! Only $6,588! Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars

Toyota Sequoia, 2016, Platinum Edition, Black, Only 16K Miles, Leather, Nav & More!Fully Loaded! Call Todd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars

VW Passat, 2013, Leather, Sunroof & More! Loaded! 1 Sweet Ride! Call or TXT Christy 850-849-0791 @ Bay Cars

Chevy Camaro, ‘11, 1lt, power seat, #178, $13,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Chevy Corvette, ‘17, auto, zo6, 2lz, #605, $76,993! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Ford Fusion, 2014, 34 MPG, Nice Car! Only $13,500 Call Sandro 850-832-9071 @ BayCars

Chrysler 300C, 2007, Local Trade, Auto, Leather, 5.7 Hemi, Chrome Wheels, Non Smoker, Only 74K Mi-les, All the Options! Hurry! $9,988 Call Gary Fox 850-338-5257 @ Bay Cars

Hyundai Genesis G8, 2015, Ultimate Pack-age, Silver, 36K Miles, Fully Loaded! $26,988Call Chris Witt 850-866-6852 @ Bay Cars

Lincoln MKZ, 2011, Leather, Nav, Sunroof, Only 26K miles! $12,900 Call Jeffrey Gainer 850-866-1867 @ Bay Cars

Mazda 6, 2016, GT Sport, Red, Tech Pack-age, Heads Up Display, 24K Miles, Loaded!$23,988 Call Chris Witt 850-866-6852 @ Bay Cars

Mercedes CLA250, 2014, Red, 4DR, 28K Miles, Very Clean! Very Loaded! Call or TXT“Gator” 850-601-2418 @ Bay Cars

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo-lution, 2015, AWD, Turbo, Auto, Loaded, Very Rare Car! ManyExtras! Like New! Only 27K Miles! $34,888 Call Austin 850-819-6676 @ Bay Cars

BMW X5, ‘17, auto, in-line 6, #213, $50,991! Bill Cramer GM, Pan-ama City 850-250-5981.

Buick Enclave, ‘15, auto, v6, premium, #578, $26,995! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Cadillac SRX, 2011, 35K Miles, Leather, Heated Seats, Blue-tooth Audio, Fully Loaded! Clean! $18,998 Call Sandro 850-832-9071 @ Bay Cars

Cadillac SRX, 2011, 35K Miles, Leather, Heated Seats, Blue-tooth Audio, Fully Loaded! Clean! $18,998 Call Sandro 850-832-9071 @ Bay Cars

Cadillac XTS, ‘13, auto, v6, #360, $21,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Chevy Suburban, ‘16, leather, sunroof, $48,991! #777 Bill Cra-mer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Chevy Traverse, ‘15, certified, 1lt, #707, $26,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Dodge Durango 2014, Limited, 19K Miles, Moonroof, Nav, Cam-era, Leather & More! Must See! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars

Dodge Durango Cita-del, 2013, All Power Options, 3rd Row Seat, DVD, Sunroof, Leather,Loaded! Only 655K Mi-les! Call Donna 850-258-8548@ Bay Cars

GMC Acadia, ‘15, auto, v6, slt-2, #920, $29,993! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

GMC Acadia, 2014, Only 81K Miles, Room for The Family, 4DR SUV, Nicely Equipped!Call or TXT Christy 850-849-0791 @ Bay Cars

GMC Yukon, ‘12, auto, v8, sle, #661, $30,992! Bill Cramer GM, Pan-ama City 850-250-5981.

Jeep Compass, 2017, Silver, 24K Miles, Only $19,998! Must See at This Price! Call Steve850-896-2920 @ Bay Cars

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003$3700, call 643-8309.

Text FL85321 to 56654

Jeep Liberty, 2012, 102K Miles, Very Clean! Call or TXT “Gator” 850-601-2418 @ Bay Cars

Jeep Liberty, 2012, Sport Edition, 4x4, V6, Auto, Silver, Extra Clean! Loaded! $9,488 Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars

Jeep Patriot, 2010, 83K Miles, Hurry Will Go Fast! Only $8,998 Call Tanner 850-628-6955@ Bay Cars

Jeep Wrangler, 2017, Less Than 10K Miles! Beautiful Jeep! Call or TXT Christy 850-849-0791 @ Bay Cars

Nissan Rogue, ‘15, auto, 2.5L 4 cylinder, #170, $18,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Volkswagen Tiguan, ‘14, auto, sel, #999, $16,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Chevy Avalanche, 2002, Z71, 4x4, Leather, Moonroof & More! Loaded! $7,788 Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars

Chevy Tahoe LTZ, 2016, Captains Seats, Navigation, DVD, Moonroof, 20” Alloys, Must See! $47,888 Call Jeffrey Gainer 850-866-1867 @ Bay Cars

Ford F350, 2015, King Ranch, Dually, 4x4, White, 4DR, Leather & More! Loaded! CallTodd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars

Ford Ranger, 2011, Sport, Grey, Ext Cab, 28K Miles, Very Clean Truck! $16,488 Call Chris Witt 850-866-6852 @ Bay Cars

GMC Yukon Denali, 2007, AWD, Moonroof, Rear Entertainment, Black, Tan Int, Sharp! Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars

Lexus RX350, 2015, White, Extra Clean, 22K miles, Loaded! Call or TXT “Gator”850-601-2418 @ Bay Cars

Nissan Titan 2008

King cab 2wd, FlexFuel 5.6SE. Gray. Very reli-able & safe vehicle.

$12,000 Call (850)624-2686

Text FL84735 to 56654

One Owner!2012 F250 6.2, 4x4, long bed, Lariat pkg,

show room cond in/out! All the bells & whistles! Gps, pearl white w/ camel ac-cent, tan int., dealer maintained all PMs

by Ford on sch., K & N air intake syt., 18

BFG TO2/AT ti-res(80% left) Fire-stone air lifts, 80% hwy miles, 2-rd trip to MT, WY, & CO, rd trip to B Mass, many

rd trip to Atl & Orl. 169k+- miles. Very safe truck. Many

extras. $28,700.00 OBO! A must see!

(850) 974-3420. No text please, too old and have flip phone

only!txt FL85118 to 56654

Ram 1500, 2003, Quad Cab, 4x4, Hemi, Nice Truck! Only $6,988! Call Pat Collins 850-624-0648 @ Bay Cars

Ram 1500, 2013, Quad Cab, 4x4, 51K Miles, White, Good Tires, Nice Truck! Call Todd850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars

Ram 1500, 2013, Quad Cab, 52K Miles, Auto, 4x4, Hemi, Chrome Wheels, All PowerOptions, Rambox, Su-per Clean! Great Look-ing Truck! Call Donna 850-258-8548 @ BayCars

Ram 1500, 2013, Quad Cab, 52K Miles, Auto, 4x4, Hemi, Chrome Wheels, All PowerOptions, Rambox, Su-per Clean! Great Look-ing Truck! Call Donna 850-258-8548 @ BayCars

Ram 1500, 2014, Big Horn Edition, Rambox, Back-Up Cam, Cap-tains Seats, 20” Alloys,Only $23,900 Call Jef-frey Gainer 850-866-1867 @ Bay Cars

Ram 1500, 2014, Long-horn Laramie Edition, Hemi, Black, 4x4, 68K Miles, Bed Cover, Leather, Nav, Camera & More! Call Todd 850-252-3234 @ Bay Cars

Toyota Tacoma, ‘09, 4wd, v6, double cab, #069, $20,991! Bill Cramer GM, Panama City 850-250- 5981.

Dodge Grand Caravan, 2017, SXT, 4 To Choose From, All Very Low Miles! FinancingAvailable! Call Bob 470-779-3045 @ Bay Cars

32st Annual Bay County

Bikers for KidsMotorcycleParade &Toy Run

Dec. 3rd 2017Bay Co. Fair Grounds

Gates open at 8am cstParade begins

11am cstEntry fee: one new

unwrapped toyFood, T-shirts, Music,

Vendors w/door prizes, $500 raffle 50/50

drawing & auctionProceeds to bring smiles to the Bay

County Foster Parents Group Children

For more info contact 850-871-3058 or e-mail

[email protected]

For Sale2012 Suzuki Bouledard

Motorcycle C5T. 26,000 miles, $3800.

(850) 785-7288.Text FL85138 to 56654

2012 17’ G3 Eagle Bass Boat. 90 HP Yamaha 4 Stroke engine. Galva-nized trailer. One Owner. SS Prop. Pro live well. Excellent con-dition. Asking $12,900 Call (850) 596-2469Text FL85104 to 56654

Boat Trailer for 26 ft Boat Must

Take Boat!$500 OBO. Call (850)

319-7346.Text FL85155 to 56654

Boat Motor & Trailer

$1500 OBO. Call(850) 319-7346.

Text FL85154 to 56654

Boat StorageWet or dry. Near

Hathaway Bridge. $35 daily. $150 weekly. $9.00 a ft. monthly. $8.50/ft per year.

Free flush and wash.850-234-7650

Text FL67428 to 56654

2012 KeystoneMontana 5th

Wheeler Model 3150RL 35ft.

Fully Equiped Unit has never been

driven on road. Can be seen at ECRVR Allison Ave,. PCBCall 336-385-1245or 336-977-0710

SELL ALL YOURITEMS

through classified.

CALL 747-5020

Need ahelping hand?

Advertise inthe HelpWanted

Section in theClassifieds!747-5020

! ! ! ! ! ! !Sell It Today!I BUY

HOUSESPretty or Ugly763-7355

ibuyhousesprettyorugly.comText FL75823 to 56654

By Owner$157,000

3 br 2 ba + Garage1771 sq. ft., fireplace829 Clarence Lane

Panama City FL. Bigfenced backyard.10 miles to TyndallCall 850-381-5659

Cove 3br/2ba Lg Brick Home

All electric, remod. & hardwood floors. Landsc. Spacious

backyard workshop.(850) 832-4590.

Text FL84867 to 56654

I Buy Houses!$$$$ Cash Paid! $$$

Please Call:770-480-4420

Dolphin Bay Gated

Community$269K- MLS 662884

801 JR Arnold CtCorner lot located in Dolphin Bay Gated Community! Lowest

price in the area!

Holli Persall,RealtorERA Neubauer

Real Estate850 866-8195

Waterfront Home

1211 Venetian WayW A T E R F R O N T Beautiful home on 2 lots, 3bd/3ba, 2,500sq.ft. on the water! $349,500. Call Laird Hitchcock(850) 866-2158

txt FL83503 to 56654

4/2, furnished, water-front, pool, $295kIncome producing

850-234-0661Text FL77672 to 56654

RestaurantFront Beach Road

Fully furnished,ready to open, For Lease/Sale

4,000 sq ft Promenade Mall Call Owner/Broker

Don Nations(850) 814-4242

WAREHOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER2700 sq ft Ware-house across from Walmart @ 211 Business Park Dr. No Improvements.Call (979) 575 9371

AquaVista2bd/2ba Fully

furnished, gulf front. $249k!

Call (309) 798-0123txt FL83981 to 56654

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Undercurrents ................. 4‘Nutcracker’/Christmas Calendar ....... 6-7Dining: Taste the World 10-11Full Service: Saltwater Grill .................14Todd Herendeen Theatre ... 15Liquid Dream Fishing Team 16‘Cool Yule’ ......................18Beach Insider: Senior Activities .................. 19-21Nightlife .........................22Life’s A Beach ..................23Community Spotlight ...... 24Artist’s Touch: Carl Webb . 26Gallery Christmas sales .....27‘Crimes of the Heart’ ........ 28 Movietown ..................... 30 GO & DO: Calendar .....32-38

The Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” returns to the Marina Civic Center in Panama City today. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

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PANAMA CITY BEACH — Buster’s Beer and Bait and Buster’s Hangar 67, 5900 Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach, honored American vet-erans with a Veterans Day salute on Nov. 10-11. Grammy nominated band Within Reason played Friday night, and Stiff Upper Lip, the Ultimate AC/DC Tribute, performed Sat-urday. During the show, Buster’s Hangar 67 raffled off a 1979 Black Corvette donated by an anonymous person who stipulated the proceeds had to go to a veterans charity.

“I chose the local veterans’ char-ity, The Warrior Beach Retreat, as the recipient because of all the wonderful things they do for wounded warriors,” said Paul “Buster” Busuttil. “Stiff Upper Lip performed an awesome show, and everyone had a great time. At midnight we drew the winning ticket.”

The winner, Jennifer Whitefoot, received the Corvette on Nov. 18 at the fifth annual Buster’s Beer Fest, and the proceeds raised during the raffle — a total of $12,500 — was pre-sented to The Warrior Beach Retreat.

Corvette raffl e raises funds for veterans charity

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UNDERCURRENTS

PANAMA CITY BEACH — I learned the woman’s life story. Her husband stood by, smiling when appropri-ate to the tale as it unfolded.

Later, in the car, I started telling her story as she had told it to whoever would listen in that long Black Friday-on-a-Thursday line, but my son interrupted. “Do you know what’s more boring than hearing some-one tell their whole life story while waiting in a line at Walmart?” he asked.

If you guessed “Hear-ing me retell it,” then give yourself bonus Black Friday points.

We braved the crowds late last Thursday evening to take advantage of a few early Black Friday (or “Gray Thursday”?) sales. One of those involved me waiting in a line in the Electronics Department for an hour while my son staked out the flats loaded with blu-rays and DVDs over in the Produce Department and my mom and wife teamed up in the Housewares Department.

For the most part, the crowd was cordial. Talk-ative, even. We encountered only a few sour apples that tried to make a mess of the experience, such as a scary moment when a police offi-cer had to intervene to keep some (possibly drunken) adult shoppers from tram-pling a child by the DVD displays.

There was a moment when I looked up, perhaps looking to heaven for some relief, and spotted the hover-ing helium balloon marked “Home.” And being the sort of person I am, I wondered if heaven was telling me where I ought to be or if the uni-verse was reminding me that where ever my family goes is my home.

Or (more likely) it was just a marker the store put in place so people could find their way to the deals. Not everything has to be steeped in magical thinking.

This was my mother’s first exposure to a Black Friday sale. She was a little unsteady on her feet after-ward. She claimed to have had fun, but she didn’t seem eager to go to the second stop on our circuit.

The crowds were not as thick or scary as I’ve seen in the past, and that’s prob-ably in part attributable to the way retailers spread out the deals this year. Lots of locations started sales on Monday before Thanks-giving, both online and in stores, and maintained the specials through Cyber Monday.

We actually purchased some of our Christmas items via the web from the com-fort of the couch before the Thanksgiving lunch hit the table. That meant no need to cross the Hathaway and go to even more stores.

How was your Black Friday? Did you shop online or brave the crowds? Or did you stay home, eschew the retail madness and trim the tree? (Our tree went up Sunday; the cats are intrigued.)

Peace.

There’s no place like home on Black Friday

Tony Simmons

As Black Friday threatened to break out on a Thursday night, I was dreaming of home. Luckily, a balloon was nearby to remind me where my heart was. [TONY SIMMONS/THE NEWS HERALD]

Casey Johnston, the co-owner of Lizard Thicket in Pier Park, organizes merchandise for the Black Friday sale on Nov. 24. [JOSHUA BOUCHER/THE NEWS HERALD]


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PANAMA CITY — Young dancers from Bay County will join the professional ballerinas of the Moscow Ballet for the annual presen-tation of “The Great Russian Nutcracker” on Friday at the Marina Civic Center.

The “Dance with Us” cast will perform their roles at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. The ballet students auditioned for Moscow Ballet Audi-tion Director Olena Pedan in the fall and rehearsed their roles at Studio by the Sea. The children’s roles include Party Children, Small Mice, Snowflakes, Snow Sprites, Snow Maidens, and Act II’s variations of the world’s five great heritages. The experience of auditioning for a professional, rehears-ing with the company, being fitted in Moscow Ballet cos-tumes, and performing for a live audience of a thousand or more is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Party Children are Cassie Powell, Madison Harland, Ana Brooks, Lily Stephens, Celsey Copeland, Ruby Lewis, Emilena Cozad, Lily Howland, Kiera Johnson, Maryn Christian, Addison Clark and Sarah Nolte. Small Mice are Powell, Harland, Brooks, Stephens, Howland, Johnson, Clark and Nolte.

Snowflakes include Ruby Lewis, Emilena Cozad, Anslie Harland, Caro-line Stephens, Annabelle Cushing, Alessandra Ryan, Phoebe Burke, Abigail Wick, Harbor Soileau and Lei Johnson. Snow Sprites are Andree Blackburn, Hannah Brenden, Faith Hopkins and Linnea McClintock.

Snow Maidens are Marisa Tyler, Alexia Betances,

Braleigh Rocher, Raelie Burke, Emily Powell and Tiffany Griffen. Varia-tion dancers include Raelie Burke and Alexia Betances (Chinese), Emily Powell and Braleigh Rocher (Russian), and Ruby Lewis and Celsey Copeland (French).

For details on the event, see the listing below.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 1

CHIPPY - THE ELF ON THE

SHELF: Find him daily through Dec. 15 at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd. Each child that fi nds Chippy’s hiding spot will receive a small candy cane and a ticket for a chance to win ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ book. The winner will be notifi ed on Dec. 19. Details at 850-233-5055LYNN HAVEN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: 6-8 p.m. at Sheffi eld Park in Lynn Haven. The City of Lynn Haven light its Christmas tree, with Santa Claus making an appearance. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For details, contact event coordinator Lauren Corbin at 850-271-5547 or [email protected]

HISTORIC ST. ANDREWS CHURCH HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 6-8 p.m. at 1004 Chest-nut St., Panama City. Enjoy Christmas music, hot cocoa, coffee, cookies and other goodies.HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAYS: 6-8 p.m. in St. Andrews, merchants will offer extended hours, fes-tive spirit, holiday treats (live music, hot chocolate, cider, candy canes, popcorn and goody bags), and memories of favorite Christmas and holiday movies. Special menu items and entertainment at local restaurants and cafes. Oaks by the Bay will be alight.‘GREAT RUSSIAN NUT-CRACKER’: 7 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave.,

Panama City. Moscow Ballet presents the annual perfor-mance as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour of North America. Details and tickets, MarinaCivicCenter.com or 850-763-4696

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 8:30-11 a.m. at Dave & Buster’s, Pier Park, Panama City Beach. Enjoy breakfast buffet, take a photo with Santa Claus, and receive a Power Card for unlimited video game play. Tickets: $12.49 (plus tax and fee) up to $35.99 (plus tax and fee) depending on package. See DNB.ticketbud.com/elf for detailsCHRISTMAS CRAFT BAZAAR: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oatfi eld Center, 423 Lyn-dell Lane, Panama City Beach. Start Christmas shop-ping with more than 30 local vendors offering a variety of unique holiday gifts. Organized by the Panama City Beach Senior Center. Open to the public. Details, 850-532-3074LYNN HAVEN CHRISTMAS PARADE: 10 a.m. on Florida Avenue in Lynn Haven. Dress up your kids and pets as elves and have them walk in the parade. This year’s theme is “Santa’s Elves,” straight from Santa’s workshop. For details, contact event coordinator Lauren Corbin at 850-271-5547 or events@cityofl ynnhaven.comGRAYT HOLIDAY MARKET: noon to 6 p.m. at Grayton Beer Co., 217 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy live music, vendors, food for purchase and festive craft beers. Details, 850-231-4786HUMANE SOCIETY WINTER WONDERLAND: 4-6 p.m. at the

‘Nutcracker,’ parades, tree lighting scheduled

GO & DO: CHRISTMAS CALENDAR

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The Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” will take the Marina Civic Center stage on Friday. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]


GO & DO: CHRISTMAS CALENDAR

Humane Society of Bay County, 1600 Bay Ave., Panama City, to celebrate the animal shelter’s 10th anniversary. Check out booths from community part-ners, holiday treats, hot cider, hot chocolate and animals for adoption. Kids can visit with Santa; bring your camera. For details, call 850-215-7120.2017 PANAMA CITY JAYCEES CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7-10 p.m. along Harrison Avenue in downtown Panama City. Free admission, family friendly. “A Whoville Holiday” theme.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

32ND ANNUAL BIKERS FOR KIDS MOTORCYCLE PARADE AND TOY RUN: Gates open at 8 a.m. at the Bay County Fair-grounds; parade leaves at 11 a.m. Entrance fee is one new, unwrapped toy. All toys will go to the Foster Parent group. For details, call 850-871-3058, 850-276-5739 or e-mail [email protected] CONCERT: 2:30 p.m. at Amelia Center Theatre, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City. Free admission, open to the public. Details at GulfCoast.edu/arts

MONDAY, DEC. 4

SEA NEEDLES HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE: event runs through Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Panama City Beach Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach.JOYEUX NOEL: 6 p.m. in the meeting room at the Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. The Bonjour! Basic French Class will take on a Christmas theme with sweet treats of French macarons and meringues. No previous French language experience required. Details at 850-522-2120

FRIDAY, DEC. 8

CHIPPY - THE ELF ON THE SHELF: Find him daily through Dec. 15 at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd. Each child that fi nds Chippy’s hiding spot will receive a small candy cane and a ticket for a chance to win ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ book. The winner will be notifi ed on Dec. 19. Details at 850-233-505517th ANNUAL MILLVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE FOR CHIL-DREN: 10 a.m. parade will begin at Third Street and Maple Avenue and will end at Daffi n Park on Third Street. Details, Mary Sue Boles, 850-624-5160FREE HOLIDAY WINE TAST-ING: 5-7 p.m. at Somethin’s Cookin’, 93 E. 11th St., Panama City. Enjoy wines selected with the holidays in mind. Details, 850-769-8979HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAYS: 6-8 p.m. in St. Andrews, merchants will offer extended hours, fes-tive spirit, holiday treats (live music, hot chocolate, cider, candy canes, popcorn and goody bags), and memories of favorite Christmas and holiday movies. Special menu items

and entertainment at local restaurants and cafes. Oaks by the Bay will be alight.HISTORIC ST. ANDREWS CHURCH FAMILY CHRISTMAS: 6-8 p.m. at 1004 Chestnut St., Panama City. Enjoy puppet shows, cookie decorating, ornament making and goodies.CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES - A BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF MUSIC: 6 p.m. at City Church at Northside, 530 Airport Road, Panama City. A night of Christmas music from favorite Christmas movies. Free and open to the public. Details at citychurchpc.comAN EMERALD COAST CHRIST-MAS: 6-10 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach with Christmas program at 7 p.m. featuring full choir and orchestra performing holiday classics with special appearances by dancers and soloists; presented by Emer-ald Coast Fellowship in Lynn Haven and Woodstock Church in Panama City Beach. Fea-turing food vendors, booths, family activities, s’mores station, bounce houses, live Nativity Scene with barnyard animals and people reenacting the Christmas story.CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS: 7 p.m. at Gulf Beach

Presbyterian, 271 S. Arnold Road, Panama City Beach. An uplifting and spirited holiday celebration. Proceeds benefi t the Community Food Pantry at Gulf Beach Presbyterian. General admission $10. Details at bayartsevents.com‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAG-EANT EVER’: 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inven-tively awful kids in history. Opening night, meet the cast gala after the show. Details at MartinTheatre.com or 850-763-8080

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Humane Society of Bay County, 1408 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Packages start at $20 donation. Options include traditional family, pet, couples or themed. Details, 850-215-0352HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPO: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Southerland Event Center, 1112 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven. Shop local and home-based businesses for your holiday gifts. Open to the public. Admission is one canned good. Door prizes throughtout the day. Call 205-242-9185 for detailsCOOKIES WITH MRS. CLAUS: 10 a.m. at the Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd. This Saturday Story-time is geared for ages 4 and up. Details at 850-233-5055AN EMERALD COAST CHRIST-MAS: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach with perfor-mances throughout the day; presented by Emerald Coast Fellowship in Lynn Haven and Woodstock Church in Panama City Beach. Featuring food vendors, booths, family activi-ties, s’mores station, bounce houses, live Nativity scene with barnyard animals and people reenacting the Christmas

story.2017 BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS: 4-10 p.m. Viewing locations include St. Andrews Yacht Club, downtown Panama City Marina, St. Andrews Marina and Sun Harbor Marina.OPTIMIST CLUB CHRISTMAS PARADE: 5 p.m. through Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach. Details, VisitPanamaCityBeach.comCHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES - A BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF MUSIC: 6 p.m. at City Church at Northside, 530 Airport Road, Panama City. A Night of Christ-mas music from your favorite Christmas movies. Free and open to the public. Details at citychurchpc.com‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAG-EANT EVER’: 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inven-tively awful kids in history. Details at MartinTheatre.com or 850-763-8080

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER’: 2 p.m. at the Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inven-tively awful kids in history. Details at MartinTheatre.com or 850-763-8080SANTA SATURDAY: 2 p.m. at Sheraton Bay Point, Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach. Sample great holiday wines while painting wine glasses for Christmas. Cost: $35, includes all supplies. Res-ervations and details: email [email protected] or call 850-541-3867PET PHOTO NIGHT WITH SANTA: 5-7 p.m. at Pier Park in Panama City Beach, near Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream. Reservations available at Simon.com/petphoto

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Jack Willis as Joseph, 12, from left, poses with his sister playing Mary, Abigail Willis, 10, Eden Willis, 3, as a sheep, and shepherd Samuel Willis, 7, at the Bethlehem Christmas Village in 2013 at Capt. Anderson’s Marina. [HEATHER HOWARD/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]


FOOD & DRINK: DINING

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PANAMA CITY — Fueled by a love for his Palestinian heritage and drive for suc-cess, Taste the World owner and head cook Saleh Nofal is challenging custom-ers — who affectionally call him “Sal” — to embrace his Mediterranean cuisine.

“I challenge any cus-tomer from any country to eat my food and they will like it. ... I’ve had no complaints since I opened,” said Nofal, who even displays a satisfaction guarantee on the wall with his cell phone number. “I do everything fresh every day. ... I buy smaller things and cook what I am going to sell. So most of the time at 8 o’clock I am marking every-thing 50 percent off to get everything out of here. And then the next morning, I’m here prepping fresh veg-etables. ... I work seven days a week, open to close every day. I’m the head cook, chef, manager and owner.”

The only other person he trusts in the kitchen is his wife, Yafa Nofal, with whom he has two boys, ages 8 and 10. He added they already are following in his entre-preneurial footsteps.

Since Nofal opened Taste the World in the Panama City Mall Food Court in July 2016, his restaurant has become a go-to for many mall shoppers and members at Planet Fitness.

“The fruit shakes are 100 percent fruit. We get fruit fresh and freeze it; no ice or sugar, not watery, a full meal. People from Planet Fitness come over and get it for their diet,” Nofal said.

Single fruit selections are

available, and powdered moringa (a tree native to the Himalayas) can be added to any shake for an extra boost of antioxidants. The menu’s mixed fruit cocktails include the Jerusalem shake with pineapple, banana, mango,

peach and strawberry; Yafa (named after Nofal’s wife) with strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, pomegranate and banana; and Taste The World with pomegranate, banana,

mango, peach, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blue-berry, carrot and lemon.

“Berries are good for women. I brought all these together from scratch, and we have healthy teas,” said

Nofal, whose customers also rave about the Turkish coffee.

After a sample of Taste the World, I was surprised to see it had no sugar, and I didn’t taste the carrot or lemon. It was sweet and refreshing.

“We use banana that’s naturally sweet,” Nofal added.

Other customers drive in from nearby towns, from Panama City Beach to Wewahitchka and Apalachicola.

“I live in Port St. Joe and when I’m in town I like to come here,” said Nicki Lanford, clinical manager of Anchor Home Care in Wewahitchka. On Wednes-day, she ordered the Chicken Kebab platter with extra vegetables and no pita or rice.

“I like that it’s healthy and low-carb. It tastes amazing and they’re always really friendly,” said Lanford. “I brought my 10-year-old daughter (Parker) here and she wanted to order Chick-fil-a and then ate half my food and I had to order more.”

Taste the World is located between Backyard Grill and Siam Thai Express, which is next to Chick-fil-a.

Each kebab platter fea-tures 8 ounces of grilled Chicken, Beef or Lamb, while the Mix Kebabs is 12 ounces total of a combina-tion of all three meats.

“My kebab is completely authentic. I made the kebab with grilled vegetables and my vegetables are fresh, organic. I have a small garden of herbs, and make a salad with 12 herbs, vin-egar and oil from Palestine.

Taste the World owner pours heart into Palestinian cuisine

What: Mediterranean/Palestinian-Jerusalem cuisineWhere: Panama City Mall - Food Court, 2234 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Panama CityHours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. SundayDetails: 850-215-4123, 850-960-0814, Facebook: Taste the World, tasteoftheworldpc.comDiscount: If you bring in this article, you receive 30 percent off your order.

TASTE THE WORLD

Taste the World in the Panama City Mall Food Court is run by Palestinian native Saleh Nofal, pictured with his wife, Yafa, right. [PHOTOS BY JAN WADDY/THE NEWS HERALD]

Mixed Kebabs features lamb, beef and chicken with mixed vegetables over rice with a cup of tahini, and a side of homemade pita chips and hummus.

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FOOD & DRINK: DINING

The tahini and spices are from Palestine,” Nofal said. “For the beef kebab, I get filet, ribeye and T-bone cuts and mix them. Some of the meat will be soft and some more chewy — a mix; that’s the way I want it.”

The Mix Kebabs plat-ter was more than I could eat for lunch, although I finished it for dinner. The meat was served mixed with squash, green beans, carrots and red onion over seasoned rice. The tender lamb was my favorite, which I would try next time on the pita bread, especially dipped in the cup of tahini dress-ing. I also enjoyed a side of homemade pita chips and tangy hummus — Nofal’s original recipe made with the traditional chickpeas and tahini paste with a green dressing on top garnished with seasoning, parsley and olives. (Sides of salad or fries also are available with a drink to make it a combo.)

“I didn’t like hummus and I tasted his and found out what real hummus is and now I’m addicted,” said Joe Anderson Jr. of Panama City, who has been about 15 times since discover-ing Taste the World three months ago.

A vegetarian and vegan menu that includes grilled veggies, falafel, salads and lentil soup also has been a draw for customers.

Shawarma (chicken) and Gyros (lamb and beef) also are popular. The meat is marinated in spices and grilled on a rotating spit then served with warm pita bread or in a wrap topped with lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, pickles and tahini dressing.

The gyro meat, from a Turkish supplier, isn’t the only thing Nofal has on a spit.

“We have the Choco Kebab with chocolate that’s cold and the hot gyro,” said Nofal, showing off his spinning dessert behind the counter and rotating spit of gyro in the kitchen.

The Choco Kebab from Italy is on display in a cold case, featuring a block of chocolate that is shaved and added to a warm crepe with toppings. Choose from ice cream, banana, strawberry, nuts, dried fruit, candy sprinkles, gummy candies, and powdered sugar.

“We are going to do a chocolate burger in Janu-ary,” Nofal added. “Even with the pieces of bread, when you eat it, it’s very light.”

For more traditional Mediterranean, homemade baklava is also available from the display case by the cash register.

In addition to serving

customers at the mall, Taste the World also caters to area businesses.

“I have Halal for Muslims and Kosher for Jewish,” said Nofal, who has lived in the U.S. for the past decade. “I do catering of all kinds of Palestinian food if I know three days before.”

Nofal grew up in the vil-lage of Jayyous near the West Bank.

“We were very poor, the poorest family in the village. ... I remember me and my mom would collect wood to make a fire and cook. We would go get everything we needed from the moun-tains,” said Nofal, who began trying to help provide for the family at age 10 after his father passed away. “All brothers each start work-ing, four brothers and four sisters. ... I would sell grilled corn and dessert, baklava. I also boiled chickpeas with cumin, but corn was the main thing.”

To earn $2 for the case of corn, he would clean animal’s pens in the farming community. His work ethic was born out of necessity.

“If I had a normal life, this would not be my story and I would not be this suc-cessful,” said Nofal, who measures his success by achievements and not money. “It made me a good negotiator. Success makes me happy.”

As a child he didn’t have the 15 cents for a half of a falafel sandwich at school, instead bringing pita bread brushed with olive oil or salt or sugar — or lentil soup made by his mother. She passed away when he was 16.

“I learned a lot from her, to always be helpful and thankful,” he said. “Our house was the oldest house in the city. Lentil was the cheapest thing. She would call it ‘the meat of poor people.’ It’s my favorite.”

Nofal once complained about having lentil soup again, and his mother told him to just imagine the soup was whatever he wanted.

“I never tasted food the same way,” Nofal said. “I never eat if you are hungry; you eat before me. ... If you are poor, we will feed you. I give five to 10 meals free a day.”

He is thankful for his regular customers and their kindness.

“I love this country,” Nofal said. “In 10 years in America, I’ve had an inter-national grocery, been in real estate, flipping houses, selling cars. I was a taxi driver, car wash, opened Fun World in the mall. The restaurant is more impor-tant to me. With food, I cannot be even minutes away from the grill. My food needs me. I believe in team, but I believe in leaders. For me, I’m not a chef, not that I went to school. For me, it’s who I am. When I decide to do something, it’s one choice. It’s only 100 percent going to work.”

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A hookah is displayed on the counter at Taste the World.

The Taste the World smoothie is made with frozen fruit, carrot and lemon — sweet and refreshing without any sugar.


By Jan Waddy747-5072 | @PCNHJanWaddy [email protected]

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Salt-water Grill is "a favorite spot" for Jim Wilson and his wife — for the food, the music from pianist Michael Rorah and the service.

"We just went there Saturday night to celebrate my 86th birth-day," Wilson recently wrote. "Our favorite waiter was there — Robert. He has been there since 1998."

FULL SERVICE

Name: Robert HogsettAge: 57Originally From: Pittsburgh, Pa. Go Steelers!Restaurant: Saltwater Grill, 11040 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach; 850-230-2739; saltwatergrillpcb.comWhat Do You Recommend on the Menu: Everything, but for "fi rst timers" usually Grouper ImperialBest Tip Story: Customer lays six $100 bills on the table and says, "Robert I told you my name when we sat down, if you can remember it these are yours." I never remember names, however this time I did and scooped up the six and stuck them in my pocket. Boom!Worst Tip Story: "Need to run to the ATM and be right back." ... Still wait-ing, sir.Your Tip For a Customer To Get Good Service: Leave your previous experi-ences with bad service at the door. You are in a place where people care about you.What You Hear From Customers All The Time: When we come back to Salt-water and you are not here, is there a server you would recommend? I say everyone that works here is a better server than me. ... Take your pick.

Email Jan Waddy, [email protected], about one of your favorite servers from an area restau-rant, and he or she could appear in an upcoming Entertainer.

Saltwater serves longtime customersFOOD & DRINK: FULL SERVICE

The Saltwater Grill in Panama City Beach, owned by Spell Restaurant Group, is a destination for locals and tourists. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]

Saltwater Grill server Robert Hogsett was recommended by Jim Wilson. [CONTRIBUTED

PHOTO]

LEFT: Robert Hogsett recommends starting with the Grouper Imperial — fresh Gulf grilled grouper topped with crab meat and sherry beurre blanc, and served with asparagus and whipped potatoes. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]


GO & DO

Shows will honor legends of rock, country

By Tony Simmons747-5080 | @PCNHTonyS [email protected]

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Pay tribute to the legends of Rock and Country music — and enjoy a good meal at the same time — with the grand opening of the new Todd Herendeen Theatre this Saturday.

“We’re bringing a Bran-son and Vegas style show theatre to Panama City Beach,” said performer and theater owner Todd Heren-deen. “My inspiration was our wonderful fans always telling us we need our own theatre.”

Herendeen and his Follow That Dream (FTD) Band will be the primary act, perform-ing several nights a week when not touring. A dinner buffet will be offered before the show, and reservations will be required. Todd Her-endeen Theatre is located at 8010 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach.

“No better place, in our mind and heart, to put a venue that brings joy and good family-friendly entertainment than right here in Panama City Beach,” said Herendeen, who is known for his performances paying tribute to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and others.

Herendeen was a staple of Gulf World Marine Park’s concert series for more than a decade, proving his versatility through singing rock, country and gospel music. He has worked with artists such as Tim McGraw and opened for rock ‘n’ roll acts from Jerry Lee Lewis to

Foreigner. His single, “My Name is America,” hit No. 1 on the Indie World Country Music Chart in 2012.

Grand opening of the Todd Herendeen Theatre will be Saturday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and the premiere show at 7 p.m. The opening night celebration includes dinner, show and commemorative keepsake gifts. Tickets are available online at Tod-dHerendeenTheatre.com or by phone at 850-381-0310. (The box office is not open until Dec. 2.)

Only 250 tickets will be available. Tickets are $49.95 (plus tax) per person for the tier that includes the dinner, show and keepsake gift. Tickets are $39.95 (plus tax) per person for thow only (no dinner) and the keepsake. Tickets are general admis-sion seating at round tables; tables can be reserved for groups of four or six.

The theater will be open for dinner shows every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in January, February and March of 2018, Herendeen said. A

Christmas-themed show will be presented on Dec. 16, and a New Year’s celebration will take place on Dec. 31.

“We will, of course, be performing our high-energy rock and country legends show there several nights a week all year long,” Her-endeen said. “We’ll also occasionally bring in some specialty acts as they come through town.”

Herendeen opens beach dinner theatre

What: Dinner theater featuring performances by Todd Allen Herendeen and his FTD BandWhere: 8010 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachWhen: Grand opening is Sat-urday, Dec. 2; doors at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.Tickets: $49.95 for dinner and show; $39.95 for show onlyDetails and ticket sales: ToddHerendeenTheatre.com or by phone at 850-381-0310

TODD HERENDEEN THEATRE

Todd Allen Herendeen’s dinner theater opens Saturday in Panama City Beach. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS]

Todd Herendeen, in red, poses with the members of his FTD Band.


M y son Jacob and I were fishing East Bay trying to

figure out the patterns of the redfish, as the water temperatures were slowly dropping. We imme-diately headed to some spots that were success-ful last fall, winter and early spring. We have a tournament the weekend of Dec. 9, and wanted to make sure we weigh in.

The first drop off we went to is where a grass bed in about 2 feet of water drops off to a 4-foot sand bottom. Jake threw a Matrix Shad Blazing Hornet rigged weed-less and I tried a white Zman minnowZ. We threw into the grass and slowly worked across the drop-off. As we drifted the drop off, Jake noticed a roughly 30-pound black drum; we spooked it.

We worked around the drop-off and Jake hooked up with an 18-inch trout. After the trout, the bait and bite tapered off. We went ahead and moved to another spot.

We arrived on a mud flat that was bowl-shaped, 6 inches to 2 feet on the sides and dropped off to 3.5 feet in the middle. We were seeing small trout and some lower slot reds. We tried to prac-tice sight-casting since the water was so clear and we aren’t very good at it; we are better at fan-casting and throwing at V’s in the water. I saw a little red and cast at 45 degrees ahead of him. I worked that Zman slow into

its line of sight. It slowly headed for the bait, got about 4 inches from it and took off, like the bait scared it.

We worked around the flat catching some 10- to 12-inch trout and chose to move again, this time to a long flat that has always held reds. It was a broken bottom on a flat that extends about 75 yards from shore. We started to drift and looked and see an over slot red, cast, worked the bait, and he took off. We drifted about another 15 yards, saw another red, and the same thing happened.

I decided at this point to change to a Gulp! New Penny Shrimp on a red 1 /8th-ounce jig head. Rarely have I found that a red will resist a shrimp, especially when it is easy.

We continued to drift and see more reds. We cast at them, brought the bait into their line of vision, and they spooked. Either they weren't feeding or we weren’t throwing the right bait. Jake started fan casting the Matrix Shad and hooked up in about 6 inches of water. He landed a beautiful 24-inch, 4.5-pound red.

We continued to drift the flat and I saw a popping

cork. I pointed it out to Jake and he said, "What if there is a big red on it?" I was thinking it would be a catfish or stingray, certainly we wouldn’t have wandered up on a big red attached to a cork. As we continued to get close to it, it started moving and went under. As it was moving away, I noticed the tail had a blue edge and a black spot. I told Jake what it was, and he said he'll put his rod up and grab it.

As he was stowing the rod, I cast my shimp at a 45 in front of the cork, let the red swim the cork into my line, and I reeled and snatched

and hooked the cork. My drag started screaming and Jake and I were both standing there in shock not believing what was hap-pening. I finally wore the red down and we landed it. It had swallowed the bait that was at the end of the popping cork, so I cut the line out as far down as I could, measured, weighed, made sure he was okay, and released. The red measured at 27.75 inches and weighed in at exactly 7.5 pounds.

It was by far the most interesting trip we have had this year, and for me that was a first: snagging a cork

and reeling in a red.From this last trip, I have

determined the reds are still on the flats over a grassy broken bottom with sand holes. They are holding by the sand holes in 6 inches to 2 feet of water and are being skittish about eating. Jacob was outfishing me for reds 5-1 with the Matrix Shad Blazing Hornet, which can be found at Howell Tackle.

The trout are holding the 2 feet to 4 feet depth and are very aggressive. The big trout are busting small schools of bait on top, so try a Spook Jr., Matrix Mullet, or Skitter Walk.

L I Q U I D D R E A M F I S H I N G T E A M

Not my popping cork

Anthony WatsonAnthony Watson

Jake holds a 24-inch red caught on a Matrix Shad Blazing Hornet. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS]

Gulp! A shrimp is snagged on popping cork.


News Herald Staff Report

PANAMA CITY — Popular pianist Amanda Matthews will team up with vocal-ist Mike Stone and bassist Steve Gilmore in a jazz style Christmas program called “A Cool Yule” on Tues-day, Dec. 5, at The Place Downtown.

The trio will play a wide sampling of favorite Christmas and American Songbook tunes performed with a jazz flair, as part of the Gulf Jazz Society’s series of monthly jazz events.

Stone, a local attorney, is a prominent actor in the local theater scene as well as an accomplished vocalist,

specializing in the Great American Songbook tunes. Matthews has performed at the Jazz-By-The-Bay festival, local clubs and restaurants, and civic

events, often appearing with notable north Florida jazz artists. She serves as the music director of the

Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church and teaches piano from her own studio. Bassist Steve Gilmore, a three-time Grammy award winner, is regarded as one of the top jazz bassists in the world.

The Place Downtown, 429 Harrison Ave., in historic downtown Panama City, serves traditional American Pub Food — soups, sand-wiches, burgers, seafood — and offers a full bar.

For reservations, call Larry or Amy at 850-784-2106, or call Bob at 850-258-4022. Seating is limited. Cost is $10 for Gulf Jazz Society members, and $12 for others; pay at the door.

‘Cool Yule’ comes to The Place DowntownGO & DO: LIVE MUSIC

Steve Gilmore

Amanda Matthews

Mike Stone

SENIORS & SENIORS & SNOWBIRDSSNOWBIRDSActivities abound for locals,Activities abound for locals,winter visitors | 20-21winter visitors | 20-21

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Locals, snowbirds join forces for fun

By Tony Simmons747-5080 | @[email protected]

PANAMA CITY BEACH — The arrival of the winter season means events and activities for senior adults are heating up along the beaches at The Ark and the Panama City Beach Senior Center.

“We are starting our Winter Program this coming Friday, Dec. 1, which will run each week until the end of February,” said Donna Coyne of The Ark (formerly called Noah’s Ark). “Cost of membership is $40 per month, and you can take part in all or any activity you desire at no extra cost. We are all volunteers, so if you have a class that you would like to teach, please contact us.”

The Ark, 12902 Front Beach Road, is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public is invited to drop in to pick up a sched-ule of activities; the office is at the corner of Laurel Street and Front Beach Road, in the complex’s middle building.

The Ark’s annual Snow-birds and Locals Winter Craft Program begins Friday, Dec. 1, and includes: a fully equipped Woodwork Shop for bowl and pen turn-ing, and carving; a Stained Glass Workshop, where guests can work on their own or take lessons (1-3 p.m. each Wednesday); Sewing classes with sewing machines on site (first meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4); Pine Needle Baskets workshop 1-3

p.m. starting Monday; Paper Tole workshop or lessons starting 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7.

Other activities to join at the Ark include creative writing, bridge, embroi-dery on cards, exercise for seniors, darts, karaoke, clogging and dancing. The Ark is also planning for its annual Christmas Craft Show and Open House, which will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 16, in the Ark’s chapel.

SENIOR CENTER

The Panama City Beach Senior Center is open year-round, but really gets hopping once the snowbirds migrate south for the winter.

Located at 423 Lyndell Lane, the center sprawls across three buildings, including a classroom building, gymna-sium and offices.

“This is an especially exciting time for us locals because we have so many new and returning visitors from such a wide variety of northern areas and we always welcome our snow-birds,” said a note in the most recent Senior Center newsletter.

Daily activities include chair yoga, strength and exercise, yoga and bocce;

arts and crafts includ-ing painting, stained glass, woodcarving, and beading; games including Mahjongg, dominoes, billiards, and card games.

Social activities include the morning coffee shoppe, potluck luncheons, health luncheons with speak-ers from the area, and art workshops.

“Our very popular Wednesday Coffee Shoppe is well attended,” the newslet-ter said. “It’s a great time to meet new people, enjoy the sweets and bread provided

by Panera Bread and of course, coffee!”

Upcoming events at the Senior Center will include the annual Christmas Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 in the Oatfield Center. Mugsy Parens is in charge of the event and has about 30 local vendors scheduled with a wide range of crafts, jewelry, food and specialty items, including a Bake Sale.

“This is a wonderful place to start your Christmas shopping and find unique items for all those on your Christmas list,” according to a Senior Center release. Food will be available for purchase and some lucky person will

win a raffle basket.All events are open to

the public, and the center relies on funds raised at the events to help keep member-ship costs low. In addition, plans are under way for Phil Chester’s sixth annual Fish Fry at the Oatfield Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 8. Chester will again fur-nish the locally-caught fish and cook them on site. The luncheon will include fish, baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies and desserts for $10 a plate (limited to only 150 tickets, available for purchase at the Oatfield Building).

“The best way you can support our Senior Center is by attending and support-ing all of our events,” the newsletter said. “We can always use volunteers to help us. Please contact one of the staff if you are interested in volunteering.”

Seniors fl ock to winter activitiesBEACH INSIDER

Jim Cooksey practices pool at the Panama City Beach Senior Center on Jan. 29, 2016, in Panama City Beach. [HEATHER HOWARD/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]

Instructor Marianne Jones teaches Tai Chi at the Panama City Beach Senior Center on Jan. 29, 2016. [HEATHER

HOWARD/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]


Donna Garwood strings beads during the Beading Buddies class at the Panama City Beach Senior Center in 2016. [HEATHER HOWARD/NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]

A fully equipped woodworking shop is on the grounds at The Ark in Panama City Beach. [NEWS HERALD FILE PHOTO]

Musical performances are part of the draw at events hosted by The Ark in Panama City Beach. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

More events geared toward senior adults and snowbirds will be announced throughout the winter. Check the Enter-tainer for an updated Seniors and Snowbirds Calendar begin-ning next Friday, Dec. 8. To get your event in the calendar, email information to [email protected].

SENIORS AND SNOWBIRDS


LIFE’S A BEACH

Jessica Matson kisses her daughter Ainsley, 1. [PHOTOS BY

HEATHER HOWARD/THE NEWS HERALD]

Heston Tatum, 7, from left, Bridger Kriser, 5, and Braxton Matson, 5, play with tractors at the beach.

Peyton Matson, 3, fi lls his bucket with sand.Jane Krisner, 2, plays in the sand.


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PANAMA CITY — Masks are not only used to conceal identities, as artist Carl Webb’s work can attest. They can also serve to reveal one’s true nature or to bestow attributes to the wearer through association.

“I’ve been creating art since I was a young child,” Webb said in a Q&A sup-plied by the Panama City Center for the Arts. “I was born in England, and my first art teacher was very inspirational and encourag-ing. I lived near a museum that had Egyptian art that fascinated me. The area I grew up in was multi-cul-tural, so it has always been natural for me to embrace different cultures.”

An exhibition of Webb’s paintings and sculpture, “Masks of Intution,” is on display through Jan. 20, 2018, in the Higby Gallery at the Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St. Admission is free. Gal-lery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For details, call 850-640-3670 or visit Cen-terForTheArtsPC.com.

“At 16, my family and I moved to America, where I later attended art school in Cleveland, Ohio,” Webb said. “I would visit the Cleveland Museum of Art almost every day to look at the various collections. I was more interested in painting, but I was inspired by a friend who suggested I make ceramic masks, and it came natural to me.”

Though Webb does a lot of research and has stud-ied a variety of cultures

to influence his work, his ceramics technique is largely self-taught. It has developed over time, and he acknowledged that his

changing environment has had something to do with that.

“With steady practice and discipline, my work has evolved and I have begun

to establish an individual style. As you learn, forms change. At first, they start out more crude, but they become refined as you learn. It’s very intuitive,” he said. “I was born in England and relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, then came to Panama City. The nature and natural history of Panama City, as well as the climate, has influenced my work.”

Webb’s current focus is to seek common threads between diverse cul-tures. He hopes his work will continue to evolve as he maintains awareness of

what is going on around him, what he calls being connected on a global consciousness. Part of that senstivity to the world includes the use of recycled elements in his work.

“I use found objects and natural material as much as possible,” he said. “When I find something, it’s like it’s destined to be and there is synchronicity. I also have an interest in old beads from around the world that I like to incorporate into my work.”

Sharing his work with young students has been a particular joy, Webb said.

“Introducing masks to inner city school students and private lessons has always been rewarding,” he said. “I look forward to doing more instruction in the future when the oppor-tunity presents itself. I am always willing to share my experience with those who have an appreciation to learn.”

Global awareness informs ‘Masks’ exhibitTHE ARTIST’S TOUCH

What: Painting and sculpture by Carl WebbWhere: The Higby Gallery at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St.When: On exhibit through Jan. 20, 2018Details: CenterForTheArtsPC.com

‘MASKS OF INTUITION’

Paintings and sculptures by artist Carl Webb are now on display at the Panama City Center for the Arts. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS]



PANAMA CITY — If you’re looking for some-thing unique to give a friend or loved one for Christmas, area artists would like you to consider buying their work from one of the local galleries.

“Buying local is amaz-ing for so many reasons,” said Heather Clements, a director at CityArts Coop-erative and owner of Fringe Gallery. “Your money stays local, strengthen-ing the economy in your own community, of which you get to see direct ben-efits. Your money goes to real people working and making a living, rather than disappearing into super rich mega-corporations.”

CityArts is hosting its annual “Art Under $100” exhibit and sale this weekend, with dozens of participating artists offering work of every medium — painting, sculpture, jewelry, prints, fabrics, T-shirts, books and more. It’s one of the largest gatherings of artists each year, covering every surface in the gallery.

“Forget the stale, imper-sonal gifts that friends and family may discard, give away, or at least forget where they got them from,” Clements said. “Find something unusual, one-of-a-kind. Find some-thing hand-made with love and care. Find something thoughtful that will be remembered.”

Here are some of the spe-cial events at area galleries:

HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAYS: From 6-8 p.m. each Friday

in December, merchants and restaurants in the historic St. Andrews area will offer holi-day treats, special sales and photo opportunities, among other spontaneous activities. Enjoy live music, hot chocolate, cider, candy canes, popcorn and goody bags. Among participating merchants are Floriopolis, the community art center at 1125 Beck Ave., and Native Spirit Museum and Gallery, 1101 Beck Ave.

‘SEE THE FINE PRINT’: Opening reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at The Light Room, 306 Harrison Ave., Panama

City. Admission is free. This is a show of photographic prints by local photog-raphers, all unmatted, unframed and affordable. The show will be on dis-play through Dec. 16. Details at 850-818-0475 or The-LightRoomPC.com

“The show offers a great opportunity to to discover local art, purchase as a gift, or start your own collec-tion,” said gallery owner Bonnie Tate-Woodby. “Most of the participating photographers will be at the opening night on Friday, so it’s also a chance to meet the photographer and even hear

the story behind the image. I chose the name ‘See the Fine Print’ because all of the photographs are unframed, displayed in a simple way, at very friendly prices.”

ART UNDER $100: Special sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Fringe Gallery in CityArts Cooperative, 318 Luverne Ave., Panama City. Paint-ings, prints, photography,

jewelry, collage, pottery and more by dozens of local art-ists and crafters. Details at 703-915-0615 or FringeGal-leryPC.com

2ND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE, HOLIDAY SALE AND BIRTHDAY PARTY: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18-23 at The UnReal Art-ist’s Gallery, 839 Oak Ave., Panama City. Celebrate with “artist of whimsy” Paulette Perlman at her home gallery.

Galleries off er holiday savingsTHE ARTIST’S TOUCH

The Fringe Gallery at CityArts Cooperative is hosting its annual “Under $100” show and sale Saturday. [HEATHER CLEMENTS/

CONTRIBUTED ARTWORK]

Works by 20 local photgraphers are on display at The Light Room gallery and studio, with an opening reception Friday. [JOSHUA

EDWARDS/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

[E.S. OLSEN/CONTRIBUTED ARTWORK]


Comedy opens Friday at Kaleidoscope

By Tony Simmons747-5080 | @PCNHTo-nyS [email protected]

LYNN HAVEN — The three McGrath sisters have gathered in Hazlehurst, Miss., to await news of their grandfather, the family patriarch, who is living out his last hours in a local hospital.

That’s the basic situation in “Crimes of the Heart,” the new play opening Friday at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. While it doesn’t sound like the stuff of comedy, transitions like this have been known to bring out the ridiculous in family relationships.

Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried at 30 and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister, quickly outgrew Hazlehurst and is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast; and Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach.

“Crimes of the Heart” by playwright Beth Henley won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1981, explained director Doug Gilliland. The sisters were raised in a dysfunctional family with a penchant for having “real bad days,” he said. It was made into a film in 1986 and starred Jessica Lange, Sissy Spacek and Dianne Keaton.

“I wanted to do this play because I haven’t directed a play set in the South locally and I felt like it was time,” Gillil-and said. “It also appealed to me because these characters are trying to rise above the dysfunction they were raised

in, and that speaks to almost everyone. It’s about how we try to outrun our past mistakes instead of confronting them head-on, and it’s executed with a lovely sense of comedy.”

The cast includes Kathy Tinder-Lindsey, Daphne Lewis and Danielle Walsh as the McGrath sisters and G. Abee as their cousin, Chick. Mason Copper is Barnette Lloyd and Tony Williams is “Doc.” Babs Umenhofer is the stage manager and Mat Birmingham is assis-tant director.

“I’ve had the pleasure of watching this cast grow together like a family,” Gilliland said. “When they fight, when they laugh and when they love, it feels like a real family.”

Gilliland added that he also has a personal connection and family history with the play.

“It’s like coming home for me also, because I directed a scene from this play when I was in college and it starred my mom and two of her sisters,” he said. “So, I feel it has come full circle.”

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, and Dec. 15-16; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Tickets are $12 to $18, available online at KT-online.org. A wine and hors d’oeuvres reception will follow the opening night show on Friday.

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Where: Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn HavenWhen: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Sat-urday, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 8-9, and Dec. 15-16; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17Tickets: $12 to $18Details: KT-online.org

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‘Crimes of the Heart’ stars, from left, Daphne Lewis, Kathy Lindsey and Danielle Walsh. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS]


Each week, locals Cole Schneider and Matt Greene share their different takes on new movies out in area theaters. For podcasts and more, visit MovietownMov-ieClub.com

Matt: ‘Coco’ worth celebrating

Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is a Mexican holiday in which families gather to com-memorate and pray for their ancestors, with com-fort food and exuberant decorations, all to help the deceased on their spiritual journeys. It’s a stunningly beautiful and sweet celebra-tion that could easily fit into most any cultural tradition, so why isn’t it more widely recognized?

Well, Pixar is doing its part with “Coco.” A studio that’s never afraid to explore sadness and death with levity and heart, it has given us (in essentially Pixar’s first musical) a film as vibrantly colorful and moving as the holiday it’s informed by.

“Coco’s” story is pretty basic: Kid rebels from hard-nosed family, makes friends with other outcasts, discov-ers his true calling, gets into some trouble, and tries to reconcile his tradition with his desire. Think “Rata-touille” with music instead of food, and people instead of rats.

It falls into some unnec-essary story clichés and

questionable character decisions, but it’s never overwhelming. The bright-ness in the smaller things is incredible. The preciseness of the music, the connec-tion to characters’ plights, the energetic scenes and scenery, the jaw-dropping and unique animation; it’s all festively enveloping.

And beneath the juxtapo-sition of the unremarkable story and near-perfect details is Pixar’s virtually unblemished record of deep emotions. The colors of “Coco’s” world may draw in

our sight; however, its char-acters’ arcs, its thoughts on the importance of extended families, and its unapolo-getic desire to explore the inevitable and inherent sadness of aging and death, with plenty of entertain-ment along the way, make it another Pixar movie families should be celebrating.Rating: ★★★★ out of ★★★★★

Cole: ‘Coco’ confuses characters

“Coco,” Pixar’s newest animated adventure, is the kind of movie I root for. It’s full of empathy and care for its design, characters, world-building, and culture. It’s clear that from its con-ception “Coco” was made by people who are talented, worked meticulously, and aimed for the highest of virtues, yet “Coco” still falls

far short of the studio’s lofty standards.

The narrative follows a precocious Mexican boy who loves music while his family deplores it.

His journey toward dis-covering how to balance his passions and his family commitments takes him to the land of the dead and is not only visually mesmeriz-ing but also profound.

Its setup certainly isn’t the studio’s most interest-ing and lacks the irreverent charm of most of their best films, but not all; “Ratatouille” has an even less dynamic conceit, for instance.

A larger issue is that while most everything is done well it offers little that’s excep-tional or reaching further than required.

Take the world-building: It’s beautifully designed,

but leaves a lot of macabre possibilities on the table. Imagine what Laika Studios would have done with a Day of the Dead movie. (I bet Pixar hates someone wrote that!)

Yet still, the larger issue is in basic story construction and character psychol-ogy. For all the richness of so many of the characters — including particularly the protagonist, his side-kick, and the villain — the story constructs many in a moment-to-moment haze reminiscent of J.J. Abrams indulgences. There are many exchanges between charac-ters that violate everything about who they are as defined by the film.

Too many characters become fabrications just in order to serve larger narra-tive functions.Rating: ★★★ out of ★★★★★

‘Coco’ commemorates Dia de los MuertosMOVIETOWN MOVIE CLUB

In ‘Coco,’ Miguel challenges his family’s ban on music, spending time with a local mariachi. But his grandmother puts a stop to it. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

Director: Lee UnkrichStarring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Edward James Olmos, Gabriel Iglesias, Cheech Marin, John RatzenbergerRated: PG (thematic elements)

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1. In theaters this weekend are “Wonder Wheel” rated PG-13, directed by Woody Allen and set on Coney Island in the 1950s, about the wife (Kate Winslet) of a carousel opera-tor (Jim Belushi) and his estranged daughter (Juno Temple) pursuing the same man (Justin Timberlake); “The Disaster Artist” directed by and starring James Franco in a

movie about the making of the cult classic “The Room,” considered to be one of the worst fi lms ever made. Or you could have a holiday movie night at home. There are a slew of good movies available on DVD and on streaming devices, including “Christmas Vacation” and “A Christmas Story.”

James Franco in a scene from his fi lm “The Disaster Artist.” [WARNER BROS.]

2. Friday is World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people world-

wide to unite in the fi ght against HIV, to show support for people living with the virus, and to commemorate those who have died from it. Check your local newspaper for information on how to participate in fundraisers and other activities to support people affected by this disease.

3. It’s that delicious time again – time to bake for the holidays! You

can start making cookies and cakes and eggnog, or whatever your family’s tradition is. And several special cookie centric holidays are here: Monday is National Cookie Day, and the fi rst week of December is both Recipe Greetings for the Holidays Week and Cookie Cutter Week. So pour yourself a big glass of milk and whip up a batch of sugar cook-ies to cut and decorate.

4. Did you get all your holiday shopping done already? If so,

congratulations! If not, there are plenty of sales still going on, and don’t forget to check out local deals.

5. If you’re looking for a cheap way to entertain your family, there’s

nothing better than driving around to look at holiday lights. Check the news-paper for a guide to lights, or just hit the road and enjoy!

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WANT TO BE INCLUDED?Email Jan Waddy, [email protected], or Tony Simmons, [email protected]. Inclu-sion in this calendar of events is at editor’s discretion. Friday, Dec. 1CARL WEBB - ‘MASKS OF INTUITION’: Exhibit on dis-play through Jan. 20, 2018, at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Free admis-sion. For details, visit CenterForTheArtsPC.com or call 850-640-3670.10TH ANNUAL CUP SHOW - ‘FORM AND FUNCTION’: On exhibit through Dec. 8 at the Amelia Center Gallery, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City. A survey of the wide variety of approaches to con-temporary ceramics through the lens of the intimate and accessible vessel — the cup. Details at GulfCoast.edu/artsFRIDAY COLORFEST: 9-11 a.m. at Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. Bring knitting, crocheting and other craft projects and work on them at the library; free and open to the public. For details, call 850-522-2100.PILOT CLUB LUMINARIES OF LOVE: 6 p.m. at Gateway Park, Panama City to benefi t the Pilot Club of Panama City’s projects. For information, call 850-233- 9921.‘THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH’: 7 p.m. at Gretchen Nelson Scott Fine Arts Center at Mosley High School, 501 Mosley Drive, Lynn Haven; presented by Mosley Drama. Production based on the children’s book by Norton Juster; all ages wel-come. Details, BayArtsEvents.com‘FULLY COMMITTED’: 7:30 p.m. at the Rep Theatre, 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside. Devastatingly funny one-act follows a day in the life of an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reserva-tion line at Manhattan’s No. 1 restaurant. Details, tickets at

LoveTheRep.com‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. The three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfa-ther, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital, and sort through their own troubles in this dark comedy by Beth Henley. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226STUDENT-DIRECTED 10-MINUTE PLAYS: 7:30 p.m. at Amelia Center Theatre Lab, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City. Free admission with GCSC or FSU identifi cation; general admission $10. Details at

GulfCoast.edu/artsKAREN WALDRUP: 9 p.m. at The Salty Goat Saloon, 13006 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Waldrup is known for her cover of “I Hope You Dance.” For information, visit saltygoatsaloon.com. Saturday, Dec. 2PANAMA CITY BEACH MARATHON: 7 a.m. at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, 16230 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach; hosted by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce. Event includes marathon, half-marathon, 5K and kid fun run. Details at Visit-PanamaCityBeach.com

BACKYARD CRAFT FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 308 Wisconsin Ave., Lynn Haven. Featuring stoneware pottery, unique porcelain fi gurines, exqui-site jewelry, quilts, shawls, lathe-turned wooden bowls and paintings. Entertainment by Harry Warnbery, Charlotte Moreau, Paul McAuliffe and Brain Skoskie. For information, call 850-265-1404COIN, STAMP, AND CURRENCY SHOW: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th St., Panama City. Free and open to the public. Call 850-265-9847 for details.FAIRIES COME TO LIFE: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Aerial Dance PC, 243 Commercial Drive, Panama City. Kids ages 3-8 years are invited to transform into a fairy and learn how to fl y. Cost is $25 and included snacks and craft. For information, call 850-630-9229TODD HERENDEEN THEATRE GRAND OPENING: 5 p.m. at 8010 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Open-ing celebration includes dinner, show and commemorative keepsake gifts. Buy tickets at ToddHerendeenTheatre.com or call 850-381-0310.‘FULLY COMMITTED’: 7:30 p.m. at the Rep Theatre, 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside. Devastatingly funny one-act follows a day in the life of an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reserva-tion line at Manhattan’s No. 1 restaurant. Details, tickets at LoveTheRep.com‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226STUDENT-DIRECTED 10-MINUTE PLAYS: 7:30 p.m. at Amelia Center Theatre Lab, Gulf Coast

State College, Panama City. Free admission with GCSC or FSU identifi cation; general admission $10. Details at Gulf-Coast.edu/artsKAREN WALDRUP: 9 p.m.at The Salty Goat Saloon, 13006 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Waldrup is known for her cover of “I Hope You Dance.” For information, visit saltygoatsaloon.com. Sunday, Dec. 3GRAND LAGOON WATERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capt. Anderson’s on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the region’s fi nest makers, bakers and growers at a year-round farmers’ market. Live music, free tastings and family fun. For details, WaterfrontMar-kets.org or 850-763-735930A FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. Featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, cheese, preserves, sauces, bread, sweets, prepared foods to go and much more. For details, 30aFarmersMarket.comBACKYARD CRAFT FESTIVAL: 1-4 p.m. at 308 Wisconsin Ave., Lynn Haven. Featuring stone-ware pottery, unique porcelain fi gurines, exquisite jewelry, quilts, shawls, lathe-turned wooden bowls and paint-ings. Entertainment by Harry Warnbery, Charlotte Moreau, Paul McAuliffe and Brain Skoskie. For information call 850-265-1404‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226FULL MOON CLIMB: 5:30 p.m. at Cape St. George Lighthouse, 2 E. Gulf Beach Drive, East-point. Cost is $15 and includes light hors d’oeuvres and a sparkling cider toast to the full moon. Space is limited; reservations recommended.

Singer Karen Waldrup performs at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Salty Goat Saloon in Panama City Beach. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

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For reservations or details, contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927- 7745 Wednesday, Dec. 6SOCIAL DANCE PARTY: 7:30-9 p.m. at Dance Life Dance Studio, 415 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Practice what you have learned in class, relax with a drink, enjoy music and meet regulars and new faces. Details at pcdancelife.com Thursday, Dec 7‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Blvd., Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father; family-friendly show. Details at EmeraldCoastTheatre.org‘FULLY COMMITTED’: 7:30 p.m. at the Rep Theatre, 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside. Dev-astatingly funny one-act follows a day in the life of an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhat-tan’s No. 1 restaurant. Details, tickets at LoveTheRep.com Friday, Dec. 8CARL WEBB - ‘MASKS OF INTUITION’: Exhibit on display through Jan. 20, 2018, at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Free admission. For details, visit CenterForTheArtsPC.com or call 850-640-3670PHIL CHESTER’S 6TH ANNUAL FISH FRY: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oatfi eld Center, 423 Lyn-dell Lane, Panama City Beach. Only 150 tickets will be sold to luncheon. Tickets cost $10. For information, call Ramona at 850-233-5065‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. The three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital, and sort through their own troubles in this dark comedy by Beth Henley. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father. Family friendly show. For more information, visit EmeraldCoast-Theatre.org

‘FULLY COMMITTED’: 7:30 p.m. at the Rep Theatre, 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside. Dev-astatingly funny one-act follows a day in the life of an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhat-tan’s No. 1 restaurant. Details, tickets at LoveTheRep.com Friday, Dec. 8PHIL CHESTER’S SIXTH ANNUAL FISH FRY: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Oatfi eld Center, 423 Lyndell Lane, Panama City Beach. Only 150 tickets will be sold to luncheon. Tick-ets cost $10. For information, call Ramona at 850-233-5065BONITA UNDERGROUND: 7 p.m. at Shad-dai Temple, 1101 19th St., Panama City; presented by Shaddai Bikers. Cost: $10 per person. Saturday, Dec. 9HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPO: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Southerland Event Center, 1112 Ohio Ave., Lynn Haven. Shop local and home-based businesses for your holiday gifts. Open to the public. Admission is one canned good. Door prizes throughout the day. Call 205-242-9185 for details.CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: 2-4:30 p.m. at The Light Room, 306 Har-rison Avenue, Panama City. This workshop will give you tips on seeing creative com-position and good light, exposure, how to get the highest quality image, settings to tweak and those to avoid, along with apps for quick editing and sharing. Open to all ages! For information visit thelight-roompc.com‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226

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The next Full Moon Climb at the St. George Lighthouse is set for Sunday, Dec. 3. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

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OPENING NIGHT PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: 7:30 p.m. at FSU Panama City, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, in the Holley Academic Center. Virtuoso mandolin-player Sierra Hull performs with special harmony vocal guests Alison Krauss, Abigail Washburn and Rhiannon Giddens. Details and tickets, Opening-Nights.fsu.edu‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father. Family friendly show. For more information visit EmeraldCoast-Theatre.org‘FULLY COMMITTED’: 7:30 p.m. at the Rep Theatre, 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside. Dev-astatingly funny one-act follows a day in the life of an out-of-work actor who mans the red-hot reservation line at Manhat-tan’s No. 1 restaurant. Details, tickets at LoveTheRep.com

SPLASH 17TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY: 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Splash Bar, 6520 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. Spe-cial guest MONET X CHANGE from Hardware Bar New York City. Also featuring the Splash Dolls: China Moon, Envy DuVall and Cinnamon Ashley. Showtimes midnight and 2 a.m. Ages 18 and up. Details: SplashBarFlorida.com or 850-236-3450

Sunday, Dec. 10GRAND LAGOON WATERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capt. Ander-son’s on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the region’s fi nest makers, bakers and growers at a year-round farmers’ market. Live music, free tastings and family fun. For details, WaterfrontMarkets.org or 850-763-735930A FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. Featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, cheese, preserves, sauces, bread, sweets, prepared foods to go and much more. For details, 30aFarmersMar-ket.com‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 2 p.m. at Kalei-doscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 2 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic

adventures to battle evil and try to save her father; family-friendly show. For more information, visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org Wednesday, Dec. 13SOCIAL DANCE PARTY: 7:30-9 p.m. at Dance Life Dance Studio, 415 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Social Dance Party Nights are a great opportunity to come along and practice what you have learned in class, relax with a drink, enjoy the music and meet some regulars and new faces. Details at pcdancelife.com Thursday, Dec. 14‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father. Family friendly show. For more information visit EmeraldCoast-Theatre.org Friday, Dec. 15CARL WEBB - ‘MASKS OF INTUITION’: Exhibit on display through Jan. 20, 2018, at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Free admission. For details, visit CenterForTheArtsPC.com or call 850-640-3670‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. The three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital, and sort through their own troubles in this dark comedy by Beth Henley. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father. Family friendly show. For more information, visit EmeraldCoast-Theatre.org Saturday, Dec. 16FREE COOKING DEMO: 11 a.m. at Some-thin’s Cookin’, 93 E. 11th St., Panama City. Join Richard Stewart and Bill Holland for cooking demonstrations that use the Himalayan Salt Block and stove-top smoker to prepare ribs, shrimp, tuna, beef tenderloin and more. Reservations, 850-769-8979‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn

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Haven. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father; family-friendly show. For more information, visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org

Sunday, Dec. 17GRAND LAGOON WATERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capt. Anderson’s on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the region’s fi nest makers, bakers and growers at a year-round farmers’ market. Live music, free tastings and family fun. For details, WaterfrontMarkets.

org or 850-763-735930A FARMERS MARKET: 9

a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Bar-rett Square in Rosemary

Beach. Featuring fresh veg-etables, fruits, eggs, honey, cheese, preserves, sauces, bread, sweets, prepared foods to go and much more. For details, 30aFarmersMarket.com‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, kt-online.org or 850-265-3226‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 2 p.m. at 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father; family-friendly show. For more information, visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org Wednesday, Dec. 20FAN FILM CLUB: 5:30-8 p.m. at Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City. ‘Die Hard’ will be shown. This event

is for adults only. For more information, visit nwfrl.com.SOCIAL DANCE PARTY: 7:30-9 p.m. at Dance Life Dance Studio, 415 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Practice what you have learned in class, relax with a drink, enjoy music and meet friendly regulars and new faces. Details at pcdancelife.com Thursday, Dec. 21‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Blvd., Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father; family-friendly show. For more information, visit Emerald-CoastTheatre.org Friday, Dec. 22 ‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 7:30

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The 10th annual Pier Park Beach Ball Drop returns to Panama City Beach on Dec. 31. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

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p.m. at 560 Grand Blvd., Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father; family-friendly show. For more information, visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org Saturday, Dec. 23 ‘A WRINKLE IN TIME’: 2 and 7:30 p.m. at 560 Grand Blvd., Miramar Beach. Based on the 1963 novel; follow Meg Murry’s heroic adventures to battle evil and try to save her father; family-friendly show. For more informa-tion, visit EmeraldCoastTheatre.org Sunday, Dec. 24GRAND LAGOON WATER-FRONT FARMERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capt.

Anderson’s on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the region’s fi nest makers, bakers and

growers at a year-round farmers’ market. Live music, free tastings and

family fun. For details, WaterfrontMarkets.org or 850-763-7359

30A FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Barrett Square in

Rosemary Beach. Fea-turing fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, cheese, preserves, sauces, bread, sweets, prepared foods to go and much more. For details, 30aFarmersMar-ket.com Tuesday, Dec. 26FREE CONCERT: 6 p.m. at the Bay County Fair-grounds, 2230 E. 15th St., Panama City. Features country, gospel, bluegrass, local talent and fellowship. For details, 850-769-1044 Friday, Dec. 29CARL WEBB - ‘MASKS OF INTUITION’: Exhibit on display through Jan. 20, 2018, at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City.

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Wes Swenson’s annual Backyard Craft Festival in Lynn Haven returns Saturday. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]

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Free admission. For details, visit CenterForTheArtsPC.com or call 850-640-3670 Sunday, Dec. 31PIER PARK NEW YEAR'S EVE BEACH BALL DROP: 5:30 p.m. at Pier Park, Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach. Live music by Barry Fish Band, Terry Brock & Friends and 12South. Events for all ages. Beach Ball Drop from the Celebration Tower at midnight. Details at visitpanamacitybeach.com Tuesday, Jan. 2'A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER': 7:30 p.m. at Marina Civic Center. Follow the daring tell of Monty Navarro, heir to the family fortune. The

only problem, he's eighth in line. Enjoy this Tony Award winning musical comedy. For details, visit marinaciviccenter.com. Friday, Jan. 5CARL WEBB - 'MASKS OF INTUITION': exhibit on display through Jan. 20, at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Free admission. For details, visit CenterForTheArtsPC.com or call 850-640-3670'THE KITCHEN WITCHES': 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two "mature" cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. As their feud erupts, their show becomes a smash hit. Tonight's show is followed

by a wine and hors d'oeuvre reception. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.orgRON WHITE: 8 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Har-rison Ave., Panama City. For mature audience. TIckets: $45 and $53.75 at the box offi ce or online at MarinaCivicCenter.com Saturday, Jan. 6ANDERSON AND ROE: 7:30 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Dynamic grand piano duo Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Roe perform on two pianos in a fusion of classical music and rock. Details and tickets, PCMusicAssociation.com'THE KITCHEN WITCHES': 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org

Sunday, Jan. 7'THE KITCHEN WITCHES': 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Tuesday, Jan. 9'HAMLET': 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Martin Theatre, 409 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Martin Theatre presents the Stratford Festival production of Hamlet, Shakespeare's iconic trag-edy. Tickets are $7.50. Visit martintheatre.com for more information Friday, Jan. 12CARL WEBB - 'MASKS OF INTUITION': Exhibit on display through Jan. 20, at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Free admission. For details, visit CenterForTheArtsPC.com or call 850-640-3670

30A SONG WRITERS FESTI-VAL: Jan. 12-15 at 25 venues all along Walton County 30A. Featuring Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, The Zombies, Lee Ann Womack, Patty Griffi n, and many more. Tickets at freshtix.com/events/2018-30a-songwriters-festival'THE KITCHEN WITCHES': 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two "mature" cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. As their feud erupts, their show becomes a smash hit. Tonight's show is followed by a wine and hors d'oeuvre reception. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org

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Saturday, Jan. 1330A SONG WRITERS FESTIVAL: at 25 venues all along Walton County 30A. Featuring Emmy-lou Harris, Steve Earle, The Zombies, Lee Ann Womack, Patty Griffi n, and many more. Tickets at freshtix.com/events/2018-30a-songwriters-festivalPANAMA CITY POPS: The POPS present “Making Overtures.” Details and tickets, PanamaCi-tyPops.org‘THE KITCHEN WITCHES’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Sunday, Jan. 1430A SONG WRITERS FESTIVAL: at 25 venues all along Walton County 30A. Tickets at freshtix.com/events/2018-30a-song-writers-festival‘THE KITCHEN WITCHES’: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org‘DIRTY DANCING’: 7 p.m. at Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Tickets start at $55. Visit marinaciv-iccenter.com for more information Friday, Jan. 19CARL WEBB - ‘MASKS OF INTUITION’: exhibit on display through Jan. 20, at Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E. Fourth St., Panama City. Free admission. For details, visit CenterForTheArtsPC.com or call 850-640-3670‘THE KITCHEN WITCHES’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30

years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. As their feud erupts, their show becomes a smash hit. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Saturday, Jan. 20‘iLUMINATE’: 7:30 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Har-rison Ave., Panama City. The America’s Got Talent fi nal-ists present a high-tech story of adventure and romance performed by illuminated char-acters in a darkened theater. Details and tickets, PCMusi-cAssociation.com‘THE KITCHEN WITCHES’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Sunday, Jan. 2130A FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach. Each Sunday, join this com-munity event featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, cheese, preserves, sauces, bread, sweets, prepared foods to go and much more. For details, 30aFarmersMarket.comGRAND LAGOON WATERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capt Anderson’s on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the region’s fi nest makers, bakers and growers at PCB’s year-round farmers’ market. Live music, free tastings and family fun. For details, Waterfront-Markets.org or 850-763-7359‘THE KITCHEN WITCHES’: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Saturday, Jan. 27AMERICA IN CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. at Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., Panama City. Presented by Scamp Entertain-ment. Tickets starting at $25. For details 850-763-4696 or visit marinaciviccenter.com

Friday, Feb. 2THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF ST. ANDREWS: 7 p.m. at Gulf Beach Presbyterian, 271 South Hwy 79, Panama City Beach. The Ukulele Orchestra of St Andrews is a not-for-profi t corporation dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and promotion of the ukulele through community outreach, education and performance. Proceeds from the concert benefi t supporting perfor-mance and music education in Bay County and the Commu-nity Food Pantry at Gulf Beach Presbyterian. Visit bayartsev-ents.com for details Friday, Feb. 9‘THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VIC-TORY CHURCH’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. When the ladies of the Charitable Sister-hood meet to organize a relief effort for homeless Guatama-lans, they are greeted with a small mountain of community donations — but one woman’s junk is another woman’s treasure. Tonight’s show is followed by a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Saturday, Feb. 10‘THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VIC-TORY CHURCH’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.orgWILLIE NELSON LIVE IN CON-CERT: 8 p.m. at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave Panama City. Special guest Los Lonely Boys. Tickets start at $39.50. For information or tickets, visit marinaciviccenter.com. Sunday, Feb. 1130A FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on North Bar-rett Square in Rosemary Beach. Each Sunday, join this

community event featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, cheese, preserves, sauces, bread, sweets, pre-pared foods to go and much more. For details, 30aFarmers-Market.comGRAND LAGOON WATERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Capt Anderson’s on Thomas Drive. Enjoy the region’s fi nest makers, bakers and growers at PCB’s year-round farmers’ market. Live music, free tastings and family fun. For details, Waterfront-Markets.org or 850-763-7359‘THE CHARITABLE SISTER-HOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VICTORY CHURCH’: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Friday, Feb. 16‘THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VIC-TORY CHURCH’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. When the ladies of the Charitable Sister-hood meet to organize a relief effort for homeless Guatama-lans, they are greeted with a small mountain of community donations - but one woman’s junk is another woman’s treasure. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Saturday, Feb. 17‘THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VIC-TORY CHURCH’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Sunday, Feb. 18‘THE CHARITABLE SISTER-HOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VICTORY CHURCH’: 2 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Friday, Feb. 23‘THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD

OF THE SECOND TRINITY VIC-TORY CHURCH’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. When the ladies of the Charitable Sister-hood meet to organize a relief effort for homeless Guatama-lans, they are greeted with a small mountain of community donations - but one woman’s junk is another woman’s treasure. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org Saturday, Feb. 24SPAY-GHETTI LUNCHEON: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Barn, 10025 Hutchison Blvd., Panama City Beach. The Lucky Puppy Rescue’s annual fundraiser spaghetti lunch until 1 p.m. followed by live and silent auctions and raffl y prizes until 3 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door and an item from the rescue’s wish list which includes Purina One brand wet and dry dog and puppy food, puppy pads, sanitary wipes, bleach, laundry detergent and paper towels. For details, Vicky Perkins at 850-890-7774, Ann Patterson at 850-625-1427 or fi nd The Lucky Puppy Rescue on Facebook‘THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VIC-TORY CHURCH’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.orgOPENING NIGHT PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: 7:30 p.m. at FSU Panama City, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, in the Holley Academic Center. Vocal-ist, trumpeter and songwriter Bria Skonberg shares her confi dent vocals and timeless jazz chops. Details and tickets, OpeningNights.fsu.edu Sunday, Feb. 25‘THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD OF THE SECOND TRINITY VIC-TORY CHURCH’: 7:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E. 24th St., Lynn Haven. Details and tickets, 850-265-3226 or kt-online.org

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