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Some recent front office and coaching moves around baseball…

• Sara Goodrum, believed to be the first woman in Major League history to hold the role of minor league hitting coordinator, will leave the Brewers to become the Astros’ director of player development, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy.  She’ll follow a pair of path-breaking women — Marlins GM Kim Ng and Orioles director of baseball development Eve Rosenbaum — who’ve been hired to prominent front office roles. While her elevation to her new role represents another in a series of major steps forward for women in Major League Baseball, Goodrum is also one of several other women employed by teams in coaching roles in recent years.
• The Padres have hired longtime big-league catcher Francisco Cervelli as their new catching instructor.  The thirty-five-year-old Cervelli, who posted a solid .268/.358/.382 batting line across parts of thirteen seasons with the Yankees, Pirates, Braves, and Marlins, will take over for Rod Barajas. Barajas, also a former catcher, had been in the Padres organization since 2014, amassing a 1-7 record as interim Padres manager for the last eight games of 2019, following the firing of Andy Green.  A veteran of 13 big league seasons, Cervelli will now be overseeing a crowded catching situation in San Diego.  The Padres acquired backstop Jorge Alfaro from the Marlins Tuesday to supplement a group headed by incumbents Austin Nola and Victor Caratini.
• The Reds announced a series of coaching changes Monday.  Former Astros farmhand Rolando Valles has been promoted from major league assistant coach.  Kyle Arnsberg, the game-planning coach for Double-A Chattanooga, was also promoted to an assistant coach role on the MLB staff.  Former Vanderbilt infielder Joel McKeithan has been named a major league assistant hitting coach and offensive coordinator.  Bullpen catcher Nate Irving has taken over Arnsberg’s old role in Chattanooga, where he’ll also serve as the bench coach.

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North Olmsted Middle School celebrates gratitude week - cleveland.com

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- Kindness is the key for North Olmsted Middle School’s WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Leaders, which recently held a gratitude week at the Butternut Ridge Road building.

“We have a group of eighth graders who applied in seventh grade to be part of the WEB Leader team,” said eighth grade math teacher Erin Mohar, who is also a WEB coordinator. “It’s a national program but what we do is help transition our sixth graders to the middle school.

“Throughout the year we provide social and academic opportunities to just have a more positive environment in our school. Our leaders help basically come up with activities and help run those.”

Efforts during the recent gratitude week included sharing positive messages on the sidewalk and on the student lockers, encouraging students to watch related videos and complete the gratitude and kindness challenges, as well as collecting food donations.

In addition, WEB provided blank notecards for teachers to write appreciation notes to other staff members.

“We wanted to continue this trend of having a positive focus that was really explicit and direct with the kids,” said eighth grade science teacher Lindsay Sereika, who is also a WEB coordinator.

“It just set a positive tone. The biggest thing we focused on was the donation of food items, just kind having kids think about things bigger than themselves and create opportunities to make that happen.”

North Olmsted Middle School WEB Where Everybody Belongs Leaders recently held gratitude week

Zack Simpson said his group spread words of kindness to sixth graders, who were also reminded to be grateful for what they have.

“Throughout the week we did activities like positive notes on all the lockers,” Simpson said. “We also wrote notes to all the teachers we are grateful for. I feel we helped many people and kids realize how lucky they are and how grateful they should be.”

Eighth grade WEB Leader Amani Leasure said the effort is yielding positive results.

“I think we impacted the younger children positively because they enjoyed the games and activities we did with them,” Leasure said. “I also would like to believe that they paid attention to the anti-bullying week we had here at school.

“I’m seeing some changes, so that’s fantastic. I’m seeing them be kinder to their classmates too.”

The WEB effort was called “paramount” by Sereika, who noted its importance for students after dealing with the pandemic for more than a year and a half.

“We believe that really trying to connect with our students on different levels -- and not just academics -- is very important,” Sereika said. “The more we can model and show kindness within our school day, the better off our student will be.

“It’s something that we kind of pride ourselves doing on a daily basis not only in our leadership class but in our normal class as well. It’s got to be a little bit of both for students to be successful and grow into really well-rounded adults.”

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High-Volume Heroin Supplier to Middle Georgia Sentenced to Prison - Department of Justice

MACON, Ga. – The primary supplier of a heroin distribution ring operating between Atlanta and Macon, which funneled up to 30,000 doses of heroin into the region in three months, was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his crime.

Michael Duffy, 43, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, was sentenced to serve 135 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on Tuesday, Nov. 30, after he previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin. There is no parole in the federal system.

“Michael Duffy richly profited from supplying large quantities of heroin as untold lives in Middle Georgia were ruined by the opioid addiction he was feeding,” said U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary. “High-volume opioid suppliers and repeat offenders will face the possibility of federal prosecution for their crimes as we work alongside law enforcement to maintain the safety and health of the communities we serve.”

“The significant sentence Duffy received reflects the seriousness associated with distributing heroin throughout our communities in Georgia,” said Alex Santiago, Acting Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “The FBI will spare no resource when it comes to identifying and prosecuting individuals that fuel the opioid epidemic by distributing poison and causing great damage to our citizens.”

The following co-defendants have been sentenced for their crimes:

Chad Bresach, 38, of Eatonton, Georgia, pleaded guilty to distribution of heroin. Bresach was sentenced to serve 84 months in prison to run consecutively to any term of imprisonment imposed in Peach County, Jones County, Putnam County and Houston County Superior Courts to be followed by three years of supervised release on March 3;

Reginald Summerford, 49, of Macon, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin. Summerford was sentenced to serve 80 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release on March 3;

Terrence Jackson, 43, of Macon, pleaded guilty to one count conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin. Jackson was sentenced to 52 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release on June 10;

Arthur Anderson, 57, of Macon, pleaded guilty to one count use of a communication facility to facilitate a drug trafficking offense. Anderson was sentenced to 48 months in prison to be followed by one year of supervised release on June 15;

Courtney Dews, 36, of Macon, pleaded guilty to use of a communication facility to facilitate a drug trafficking offense. Dews was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison to be followed by one year of supervised release on March 3;

Patrick Dews, 34, of Macon, pleaded guilty to use of a communication facility to facilitate a drug trafficking offense. Dews was sentenced to serve 20 months in prison to be followed by one year of supervised release on March 3; and,

Kathy Black, 40, of Macon, pleaded guilty to use of a communication facility to facilitate a drug trafficking offense. Black was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison to be followed by one year of supervised release on March 3.

According to court documents, federal and local law enforcement began investigating heroin distribution by co-defendant Summerford in Dec. 2017, following the arrest of a heroin dealer in Macon. The wiretap investigation ultimately led to the discovery of Duffy being the source of heroin supply. On a number of occasions, co-defendants Summerford, Black and Patrick Dews would travel to metro-Atlanta to purchase heroin from Duffy, generally 142 grams on each trip – enough heroin to provide more than 1,000 doses. During Dec. 2018 and Jan. 2019, Duffy sold heroin from a “trap house” located in an Atlanta apartment. In early Feb. 2019, Duffy moved into a house in Sandy Springs, and used that residence to sell heroin.

From Dec. 2018 to Feb. 2019, Summerford generally went to Duffy to resupply heroin approximately every four to five days and usually purchased approximately 142 grams on each trip. Those trips were confirmed using interceptions and/or surveillance. On the way back from purchasing heroin from Duffy on Feb. 20, 2019, Summerford’s van was stopped and the heroin was seized. The heroin that was seized at that time was tested at the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Mid-Atlantic Laboratory and was positively identified as heroin weighing 98.47 grams. On Feb. 22, 2019, pursuant to a valid federal search warrant, law enforcement searched Duffy’s Sandy Springs home. During the search, a Kel-Tec 9mm pistol, 9mm and .40 caliber ammunition, a bag containing small drug baggies and a quantity of suspected narcotics were seized. Duffy admitted that he conspired with others to possess with intent to distribute between one and three kilograms of heroin, or enough heroin to provide more than 10,000-30,000 doses, from Dec. 2018 to Feb. 2019.

The case was investigated by the FBI.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert McCullers prosecuted the case.

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Senior Ethan McLaurin has been a mainstay for Oakland in 2021

    When Oakland and Summit square off for the TSSAA class 6A state title on December 4 it will be a clash of gridiron goliaths. Neither has suffered defeat in 2021 and each captured a state title last season (Summit 5A, Oakland 6A).  What is the key to be crowned as tops in Tennessee? For the kids from Murfreesboro it may rest with the play of three extremely talented Patriots on the defensive line.

  The Summit Spartans have one of the most dynamic playmakers at quarterback the mid-state has seen in quite some time. Senior Destin Wade has thrown for over 1300 yards and 17 touchdowns, but more impressively he has ran for over 2100 yards and crossed the goal line an eye-popping 29 times. Those type numbers could easily allow the term “unstoppable” to accompany Wade’s name in any descriptive sentence.

  How do you combat a player like that and a Spartan offense that has averaged just over 40 points per contest? The age old football adage is big games are decided in the trenches. For Oakland that bodes well if their defensive front plays as they have all season.

  Coming in to 2021, the three man front of Theron Gaines, Ethan McLaurin, and Korey Smith were being billed as perhaps the best D-line in the state. As the season has played out, this awesome threesome have been exactly as advertised. Against one of the tougher schedules in the state, these stalwarts have combine for 280 tackles. In serving up plenty of sack lunches, this group has been in the opponent’s backfield with regularity to say the least.

  Theron Gaines has been a statistical cyclone as he has twisted through lineman to the tune of  135 tackles. Even more impressively he has tallied 31 tackles for lost yardage. Those are super impressive numbers for a defensive end.

  Ethan McLaurin has manhandled the opposition while using both speed and power to accumulate 68 total stops. With 26.5 tackles for loss, he too has been a monster of the midway.

  Korey Smith has 77 total stops to his credit while recording 14.5 tackles for loss. Having stepped up all season, none of Smith’s plays were as valuable as the sack he recorded against David Lipscomb on the game’s final play.

  “These guys are the cornerstone of our defense”, says Oakland head coach Kevin Creasy. “You have to pay attention to them if you are the other team’s offense. I am very proud of these kids for their performance thus far.”

  There certainly will be more to this game than the battle between Summit’s superstar quarterback and Oakland’s defensive front, but it is a huge matchup. For Creasy, the approach to all of this does not have to be complicated.

  “We understand they are a very good team”, says the Patriot mentor. “We have had a pretty good recipe for success so we just need to do what we do. We have played a very good schedule and have had to bring it each and every week. This one is no different.”

  Kickoff for the BlueCross Bowl is slated for 7 pm eastern time at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on Saturday, December 4.

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COVID disagreements front and center at TUSD special meeting - The Turlock Journal

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The Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a resolution to set social distance expectations for when students are attending board meetings in official capacity. The resolution passed with a 4-1 vote, with Trustee Kenneth Howenstein voting no and Jeffery Cortinas abstaining.

The meeting comes on the heels of last week's board meeting where the two student representatives were forced to leave because Cortinas and other adults refused to wear a mask in the meeting room. Cortinas claimed at the meeting that he put in a request for a medical exemption and was not formally denied. Assistant Superintendent Barney Gordon said he was not aware of that request and will follow up.

While Stanislaus County ended the indoor mask mandate earlier this month, masks are still required in school settings when students are present, according to state guidelines.

The resolution encourages student involvement at the board meetings while stating that all parties will follow the requirements of Cal/OSHA, the Public Health Officer and the California Department of Public Health. If board meetings don’t follow the mandates, the district would be fined around $13,000.

The district's COVID safety plan follows CDPH guidelines that require adults to wear masks indoors when children are present.

“Tonight we are here to reiterate that board meetings are considered school settings when students are present in official capacity or invitation,” said Gordon. “This is the result of confusion and difficulty over the last few meetings which has garnered concern from community members, staff and board members.”

During the public comment section there was a mix of support and opposition to the measure. The ones who supported the measure said they appreciated students being considered above all else.

“I was so disappointed that the students had to suffer because of recalcitrant adults and one school board member,” said Donna Endsley. “I was so shocked that adults would refuse to comply and put their own wants above the health, growth and wants of children.”

The ones who opposed the resolution felt everyone should have the choice whether to wear a mask.

“You’re starting to frustrate people who kept quiet all these years and we’re getting fed up with the policies,” said Nathanial Rhodes. “Give people their choice back and let the kids choose and the adults choose. If people want to wear a mask, I respect them, and if people don’t want to, you should respect them as well.”

The resolution was to set expectations for board meetings when students are present and currently there are no guidelines for how to respond when someone doesn’t follow the requirements.

“As the resolution passed with a majority vote of the board, our expectation is that all will respect the will of the board and follow suit, as board bylaws require. Should this not occur, the board may choose to alter the way in which board meetings are conducted,” said TUSD communications coordinator Marie Russell.

Gordon and others during public comment suggested that those wishing not to wear a mask can submit their comment beforehand or attend the meeting in the overflow room down the hall. This prompted Cortinas and members of the audience to claim that would be a form of segregation. Other members of the board disagreed with that characterization.

“To use the term segregation is very troubling for me. That’s not what it is, we are doing our best to keep the schools open,” said board member Mary Jackson. “I don’t want to make anything political, if you don’t want to wear a mask go into another room. We want to set an example for our students.”

Cortinas said he believes this resolution should not lead to community members being forced to leave the meeting and he also questioned whether the resolution was aimed at trying to get him off the board.

“Last thing we need to do is start kicking people in the community out that think a little bit differently,” he said. “People can deny it all they want, but I believe this was directed at me. We’re going to have to get past this because COVID is not going away. Students are going to be shunned away from activities for not complying with your orders.”

Board member Anthony Silva said Cortinas was a main culprit in creating divisions within the community.

“He (Cortinas) has been the one primarily responsible for dividing this district and placating a certain group instead of representing the entire district,” he said. “He seems to feed off of that particular aspect of that argument and I think that’s what added to a lot of these problems. If we work together and try to come up with solutions rather than trying to divide us, I think we'd be much better off.”

Jackson also criticized Cortinas, and brought up an incident where “you called us stupid.”

“We can disagree but you don’t call people names, that’s what bullies do,” she said. “It’s been very frustrating to be called names and we’ve had rocks thrown at us. I understand both sides, but you can’t sit there and claim you haven’t been a bully when you’ve called us stupid. You’ve taken our staff and our superintendent to task, and if you do it publicly, you need to publicly apologize.”

Cortinas defended his statement claiming that he called the entire board “the smartest group of dumb people” for not listening to the community. He apologized to Jackson for any personal offense she took. 

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