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—GOOD MORNING Thursday, January 23, 2020 | gainesvilletimes.com LOTTERY I Drawings for Wednesday, January 22, 2020 CELEBRITY REPORT ‘Sesame Street’ comforts kids displaced by Syrian war CASH 3 Midday: 0-1-3 Evening: 4-4-8 Night: 9-9-1 CASH 4 Midday: 8-9-2-0 Evening: 4-2-0-2 Night: 6-5-9 4 FANTASY FIVE 29-14-24-32-9 GEORGIA FIVE Midday: 2-9-7-7-2 Evening: 4-2-9-4-0 POWERBALL (1/22) 11 -33-44-59-67 Power Ball: 8 Current jackpot: $343M MEGA MILLIONS (1/21) 16-18-29-31-37 Mega Ball: 8 Current jackpot: $130M Lottery numbers are unofficial. The Georgia Lottery Corp.: 404-215-5000. Sikh SHOP LOCAL Small business. Big Impact. When you support your favorite small businesses throughout the year, you help your neighborhood thrive. 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Lake data in feet as of 7 a.m. yesterday Lake Full Pool Present Level 24 hr Change Lake Lanier 1071.0 1070.99 -0.23 Allatoona Lake 840.0 823.64 +0.12 Burton Lake 1865.0 1858.02 -0.06 Clark’s Hill Lake 330.0 329.44 -0.14 Hartwell Lake 660.0 659.99 +0.02 Russell Lake 480.0 474.07 -0.16 West Point Lake 635.0 628.16 -0.28 Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today New First to Jan 24 Feb 1 7:39 a.m. 5:56 p.m. 6:47 a.m. 4:53 p.m. Full Last Feb 9 Feb 15 Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, r-rain, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice ABOUT US AND OUR VALUES The public has a right to know, and The Times is dedicated to that principle and the “continued enlightenment and freedom of the people of North Georgia,” as engraved outside our building. The pursuit of truth is a fundamental principle of journalism. But the truth is not always apparent or known immediately. 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Find us on these platforms or reach out to our newsroom at news@ gainesvilletimes.com or 770-718-3435. /gainesvilletimes @gtimes @gtimesnews “Sesame Street” in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to sub stance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying to help children suffering as a result of the Syrian civil war. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — has launched a new, locally produced Arabic TV program for the hun dreds of thousands of children dealing with displacement in Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon. Called “Ahlan Simsim,” which means “Welcome Sesame” in Arabic, the show will feature Elmo, Cookie Monster and Grover, as well as two brand new Muppets — the boy monster Jad, who had to leave his home, and Basma, a purple girl monster who befriends the young stranger. An adorable goat named Ma’zooza adds comic relief. Each 26-minute show will explore emo tions experienced by all kids but particu larly relevant to those dealing with trauma and will offer coping skills for feelings like anger, fear, frustration, nervousness and loneliness. In one episode, Basma shares her toys with Jad, since he left his behind. Some of the strategies include belly breath ing and expression through art. “Ahlan Simsim” will premiere Feb. 2 on MBC3, a pan-Arab satellite network that reaches 20 countries in North Africa, the Gulf and the Levant, as well as YouTube and national broadcasters across the region. Targeted for children ages 3-8, the show will steer clear of the larger political, social or religious issues. “To the best of our abil ity we are not making political statements, ” Westin said. The show is at the center of a wider push together with the International Rescue Committee that includes direct services, including home visits, classrooms and health clinics, all enhanced by Sesame materials like storybooks, puzzles, games and videos. “It’s more than a TV show. It’s a massive intervention,” said Cameron. “It’s a world where children and their families can feel safe and secure.” Associated Press Jones, co-founder of Monty Python, dead at 77 Welsh comedian and actor Terry Jones, best known for being a member of absurdist comedy troupe Monty Python, died late Tuesday after a battle with dementia, his family announced. He was 77. Jones, who met future costar Michael Palin at Oxford University, created the Monty Python troupe while he, Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle and Graham Chapman were working on the satirical TV show “The Frost Report” together before launching their own show, “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” which ran from 1969 to 1974. Over the years, the group put out some of Britain’s most memorable comedies, including “The Holy Grail,” on which Jones served as co-director with Terry Gilliam, “The Meaning of Life” and “Life of Brian.” Jones also directed away from Monty Python and wrote 20 fictional children’s books, as well as the script for Jim Hen son’s “Labyrinth,” starring David Bowie. Jones is survived by his wife, Anna, and children, Bill, Sally and Siri. Tribune News Service TODAY IN HISTORY On this date: In 1368, China’s Ming dynasty, which lasted nearly three cen turies, began as Zhu Yuanzhang was formally acclaimed em peror following the collapse of the Yuan dynasty. In 1845, Congress decided all national elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In 1950, the Israeli Knesset approved a resolution affirming Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In 1962, Jackie Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In 1964, the 24th Amendment to the United States Constitu tion, eliminating the poll tax in federal elections, was ratified as South Dakota became the 38th state to endorse it. In 1973, President Richard Nixon announced an accord had been reached to end the Vietnam War, and would be formally signed four days later in Paris. In 1977, the TV mini-series “Roots,” based on the Alex Haley novel, began airing on ABC. In 1989, surrealist artist Salvador Dali died in his native Figue- res, Spain, at age 84. In 1998, a judge in Fairfax, Virginia, sentenced Aimal Khan Kasi to death for an assault rifle attack outside CIA headquar ters in 1993 that killed two men and wounded three other people. (Kasi was executed in November 2002.) BIRTHDAYS Actress Chita Rivera is 87. Actor-director Lou Antonio is 86. Jazz musician Gary Burton is 77. Actor Gil Gerard is 77. Singer Anita Pointer is 72. Actor Richard Dean Anderson is 70. Rock musician Bill Cunningham is 70. Rock singer Robin Zander (Cheap Trick) is 67. Singer Anita Baker is 62. Reggae musician Earl Falconer (UB40) is 61. Ac tor Peter Mackenzie is 59. Actor Boris McGiver is 58. Actress Gail O’Grady is 57. Actress Mariska Hargitay is 56. Rhythm-and-blues singer Marc Nelson is 49. CBS Evening News an chor Norah O’Donnell is 46. Actress Tiffani Thiessen is 46. Rock musician Nick Harmer (Death Cab for Cutie) is 45. Actress Lind sey Kraft is 40. Christian rock musician Nick DeP- artee (formerly with Kut- less) is 35. Singer-actress Rachel Crow is 22. EVENTS TODAY Popcorn Craft Week!. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inter active Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, #11, Gainesville. $1 - $9. Zumba. 5 to 6 p.m. Mulberry Creek Com munity Center, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. 770-337-1572, dl9345@bellsouth. net. $2. Gallery Talk and Reception: House and Uni verse: Margaret Evangeline. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@brenau.edu. Free. Exhibition: House and Universe: Margaret Evangeline. 10 to 4 p.m. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@bre- nau.edu. Free. FRIDAY Popcorn Craft Week!. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inter active Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, #11, Gainesville. $1 - $9. Ribbon Cutting-Georgia Office Interiors. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, 44 Commerce Drive, Daw sonville. Woven Marriage Conference 2020.5 p.m. Camp Hope, 7011 Pony Lake Road, Dahlonega. Publish your event Don’t see your event here? Go to gainesvilletimes.com/calendar to add it. Events publish at the editors’ discretion and as space allows. Home Buying Seminar. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Ti- tleMax, 3465 Mundy Mill Road, Flowery Branch. 678-605-8990. Free. Art Experience: Vision Boards. 7 to 9 p.m. Ce lestial Studios, 851 Main St.SW, Gainesville. Blue Door’s Boogie Nights. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Blue Door, 107 Bradford St. NE, Gainesville. Thomas Tillman Band. 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Good ol’ Days Bar and Grill, 419 Atlanta Road, Cumming. Reggae, Funk, and Dub with The Bird City Rev olutionaries!. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mule Camp Tavern, 322 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Aunt Betty In the House. 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Branch House Tavern, 5466 McEver Road, Flowery Branch. Ultimate Aldean (Jason Aldean Tribute). 9:30 to 11 p.m. 37 Main, 212 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Exhibition: House and Universe: Margaret Evangeline. 10 to 4 p.m. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. 770-534-6263, alauricella@bre- nau.edu. Free. Find Gainesville Times on your podcast app to listen to our Inside The Times series, where you can learn how stories come together and get to know our staff. 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Your capacity for self-direct- edness is strong and getting stronger every time you do what you tell yourself to do. You’re always fortifying one side or the other — the com mander or the rebellion. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Good people don’t need other people to say they’re good in order to embody the label. It’s self-given, self-upheld and self-defined. Stand-up people often stand alone. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are many ways to capture in your heart the life inside of life — admiring a vase of flowers in the sun, a book that pulls you into a dif ferent world, the intoxication of dancing, a highway drive to nowhere in particular, etc. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re a fountain of solutions, for yourself, your loved ones and the world. Focus on the solutions that are for you. Of course, those are the only ones you have the full power to apply. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The habit of collecting your thoughts isn’t just for mo ments of anger or passion or for times when you’re going to be in the spotlight. You’re at your best after you’ve checked in with your thoughts, so do it often. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You like the way it feels to scheme, dream, plot and plan, but it’s nothing like the elation that comes from get ting into action and seeing what works and what doesn’t. LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 23). You could use more excitement. The simple act of buying tick ets to an event that’s weeks away will give you a boost that lasts until the date ar rives. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you don’t have one, then this is the day to establish one (and only one) spot for your keys, wallet and phone. Firm rules for yourself in this regard and others will have you win ning overthe cosmic inclina tions of the day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re not afraid of hard work. Historically, the mental buildup is typically worse than the reality. Besides, you like what happens after the hard work — satisfaction, respect and sometimes even glory! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You wouldn’t help a person training for a marathon by giv ing them a ride to the end of the run. The best assistance is accountability and encour agement, not a free pass. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People lie when they are afraid. Think about what could be frightening to them. What are the possible rea sons here? If you can address and reduce the fear, you just may get to the truth. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s a new day. Feelings change. Maybe you’ll be ne gotiating or renegotiating the rules. And maybe you’ll be tearing up the rulebook and relying on something beyond social conditioning and yes terday’s ideas about fairness.
