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“GOOD morning Sunday, January 26, 2020 | gainesvilletimes.com LOTTERY I Drawings for Saturday, January 25, 2020 CASH 3 Midday: 8-9-0 Evening: 2-5-0 Night: 5-1-1 CASH 4 Midday: 2-0-4-0 Evening: 4-6-3-5 Night: 4-9-6-0 GEORGIA FIVE Midday: 6-3-1-3-6 Evening: 5-7-2-8-8 FANTASY FIVE 5-16-18-25-27 POWERBALL (1/25) 2-9-17-36-67 Power Ball: 18 Current jackpot: $373M MEGA MILLIONS (1/24) 3-4-18-23-38 Mega Ball: 24 Current jackpot: $141M Lottery numbers are unofficial. The Georgia Lottery Corp.: 404-215-5000. SHOP LOCAL Small business. Big Impact. When you support your favorite small businesses throughout the year, you help your neighborhood thrive. Visit www.Gainesville.org/shopping to find retailers near you. S E Main ieet ainesville WEATHER Gainesville 5-Day Forecast #AccuWeather -download the free app TODAY TONIGHT Partly sunny A shower or two late MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Mostly cloudy Partly sunny Cloudy and cooler Mostly sunny HIGH: 53° Precip chance: 10% LOW: 42° Precip chance: 60% 52737° RFT: 49733 Precip chance: 25% 55736° 49734° Precip chance: Precip chance: 5% 25% 54736° Precip chance: 10% RFT: The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel Temperature® is an exclusive index of effective temperature based on eight weather factors. Almanac | Regional Weather Statistics for Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport through 5 p.m. yesterday Temperature High/low 46 37 Normal high/low 50732° Record high 74° in 1943 Record low 7° in 1905 Precipitation (in inches) 24 hrs. ending 5 p.m. yest. Trace Month to date 7.40 Normal month to date 4.12 Year to date 7.40 Normal year to date 4.12 Record for date 4.15 in 1964 Main Offender: Particulates Source: Environmental Protection Agency I Pollen Yesterday Trees ”°"o I Grass absent Weeds absent Low Mod. High Verjj Main Offender: Juniper Source: National Allergy Bureau Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. O Blairsville 50/37 Morganton 50/37 Clarkesvi Turners 53/40 Tocco, 56/41 ing Rock 2 Dahlonega O O 53/41 Murrayville 54/40 T Nelson o Dawsonville 7> (12 WM1 R4MI1 54/41 O Cornelia ' 54/41 nLula 54/41 linesville c H Commerce 56/42 Roswell 52/40 O uuium 52/40 kthens I8/42 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2020 City Today Hi Lo W Tomorrow Hi Lo W Albany 63 46 pc 61 41 pc Atlanta 54 45 pc 56 39 pc Augusta 63 45 pc 60 38 c Brunswick 62 49 s 61 45 pc Chattanooga 52 43 pc 54 36 r City Today Hi Lo W Tomorrow Hi Lo W Columbus 59 45 pc 58 40 pc Dalton 53 43 pc 53 34 r Greenville 55 39 pc 56 35 c Macon 61 45 pc 60 39 pc Savannah 64 47 s 62 43 sh UV Index 1 Lake Levels 1 Sun and Moon 9 a.m. Noon 3 p.m. 6 p.m. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num ber, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. Lake data in feet as of 7 a.m. yesterday Lake Full Pool Present Level 24 hr Change Lake Lanier 1071.0 1070.87 +0.08 Allatoona Lake 840.0 825.01 +0.77 Burton Lake 1865.0 1858.53 +0.36 Clark’s Hill Lake 330.0 328.65 -0.21 Hartwell Lake 660.0 660.24 +0.32 Russell Lake 480.0 474.18 +0.18 West Point Lake 635.0 629.19 +0.34 Sunrise today 7:37 a.m. Sunset tonight 5:59 p.m. Moonrise today 8:56 a.m. Moonset today 7:46 p.m. First Full Last New OOO0 Feb 1 Feb 9 Feb 15 Feb 23 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. A professional journalist’s role is to report as completely and impartially as possible verifiable facts so readers can, based on their own knowledge and experience, determine what they believe to be the truth. That is often an ongoing pursuit as journalists work to uncover stories and follow those stories wherever they lead, regardless of preconceived ideas. The news they report is separate from the opinions shared in the pages of The Times, which include those by its editorial board, columnists, political cartoonists and readers who submit letters to the editor. The presentation of both news and opinions is designed to educate, entertain and foster community conversation. Readers are encouraged to challenge and sharpen their perceptions based on that presentation. And we encourage readers to do the same for us, offering news tips, criticisms and questions. As your honestly local news source, we serve our readers first. 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Periodical postage paid: USPS 212-860 IF YOU MISS A PAPER If you are in Hall County area and haven’t received your paper by 6:30 a.m. Wed-Fri; 7:00 a.m. Sat; or 7:30 a.m. Sun, call (770) 532-2222 or (800) 395-5005, Ext. 2222 or e-mail us at: customercare@gainesvilletimes.com If you have not received your paper by the above times, call before 10 a.m. Wed-Fri; 11 a.m. Sat; 12 p.m. Sun and we will deliver one to you inside Hall County. Customer Service Hours: 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sun. SINGLE COPY The Times is available at retail stores, newspaper racks and at The Times for $1.00 Wed.-Sat. and $2.00 on Sun. Coastal Pacific holds more in store than pleasant cities At first sight, it seems silly to compare the town of Olympia, Washington (popula tion 52,000) with Tokyo, Japan (population between 10 and 40 million, depending on how many suburbs we count). But they have an important factor in common: Both are located near an active volcano. And in both cases, the volcano is 60 miles from the city center. In Olympia, countless sailboats line the waterfront where Budd Inlet forms the connection with Puget Sound, the Salish Sea, and finally the Pacific Ocean. With quaint shops in historic downtown buildings and the State Capitol rising proudly over the town silhouette, it’s hard to realize that this is part of the world’s infamous Ring of Fire. On its east ern side, the ring runs all the way from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego at the south ernmost end of South America. When Ferdinand Magellan christened the ocean with its peaceful name, his ships were emerging from the horribly rough strait north of Cape Horn. Captain and crew were ecstatic to find calmer waters. But the Pacific isn’t peaceful. Tokyo, on the other side of its rim, runs the same risk of earthquakes and volcanic erup tions as Olympia. It takes a stretch of the imagination to look at those thousands of ultra-modern high-rise buildings from the glassed-in walkway on the 2,080-foot Skytree Tower and think “earthquake, fol lowed by eruptions and ash cloud”. For centuries, the Pacific has been a great trade route between Asia, Indonesia and the Americas, as well as Australia and New Zealand. As a result, the largest concentrations of people have emerged on its coastlines. While Olympia, and even Seattle, project a kind of “hometown” atmosphere, the feeling quickly turns to awe at the sight of mega cities like Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong. Yet most of the Pacific Coast, on both continents, is defined by the edges of the tectonic plates that make up the earth’s mosaic. The promise of employment, food, and economic prosperity keeps the population at the edge of the Pacific. But it also puts many millions at risk from some natural event. New Zealand’s Whakaari Volcano has just given a demonstration last month, with the death toll limited to 18. Much bigger calamities are likely. On our side of the Pacific, San Francisco is on top of my list of worries as the next earthquake seems inevitable. Rudi Kiefer, Ph.D., is a professor at Brenau University, teaching physical and health sciences on Brenau’s Georgia campuses and in China. His column appears Sundays and at gainesvilletimes.com. TODAY IN HISTORY On this date: In 1788, the first European settlers in Australia, led by Capt. Arthur Phillip, landed in present-day Sydney. In 1837, Michigan became the 26th state. In 1870, Virginia rejoined the Union. In 1934, the 125th Street Apollo Theater opened in New York City’s Harlem district. In 1962, the United States launched Ranger 3 to land scientific instruments on the moon — but the probe ended up missing its target by more than 22,000 miles. In 1973, actor Edward G. Robinson died in Los Angeles at age 79. In 1988, Australians celebrated the 200th anniversary of their country as a grand parade of tall ships re-enacted the voyage of the first European settlers. The Andrew Lloyd Webber musi cal “Phantom of the Opera” opened at Broadway’s Majestic Theater. In 1994, a scare occurred during a visit to Sydney, Australia, by Britain’s Prince Charles as college student David Kang lunged at the prince, firing two blank shots from a starter’s pistol. (Kang was later sentenced to 500 hours of community service.) In 1998, President Bill Clinton forcefully denied having an affair with a former White House intern, telling reporters, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.” BIRTHDAYS Cartoonist Jules Feiffer is 91. Sportscaster-actor Bob Uecker is 85. Actor Scott Glenn is 81. Singer Jean Knight is 77. Activist Angela Davis is 76. Actor Richard Portnow is 73. Actor David Strathairn is 71. Producer- director Mimi Leder is 68. Alt-country singer-song- writer Lucinda Williams is 67. Rock singer-musician EddieVanHalenis65. Actress-comedian-talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is 62. Rock musician Char lie Gillingham (Counting Crows) is 60. Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky is 59. Rhythm-and-blues singer JazzieB. (Soul II Soul) is 57. Actor Paul Johansson is 56. Director Lenny Abrahamson is 54. Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is 50. Actor Nate Mooney is 48. Gospel singer Tye Tribbett is 44. NBA player Vince Carter is 43. Actress Sarah Rue is 42. Actor Colin 0’Donoghue is 39. EVENTS TODAY Sunday School. 9 to 9:45 a.m. Mt. Zion Bap tist Church, 4000 Thurmon Tanner Road, Flowery Branch, mzbcinfo@yahoo.com. Free. Worship. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 4000 Thurmon Tanner Road, Flow ery Branch, www.mtzionflowerybranch.org, mzbcinfo@yahoo.com. Free. Popcorn Craft Week!. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inter active Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, #11, Gainesville. $1 - $9. Food Truck Sunday. 1 to 7 p.m. 5609 Main St., Flowery Branch. 470-310-2166. Free. FPC Fine Arts Series: Jared Cook, organist. 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 800 South Enota Drive SW, Gainesville. 770-532-0136, bstegner@fpcga.org. $15. Woven Marriage Conference 2020.5 p.m. Camp Hope, 7011 Pony Lake Road, Dahlonega. Kenny Baty. 5 to 8 p.m. The Crimson Moon, 24 N Park St., Dahlonega. Pregnancy and infant loss support. 6 to 8 p.m. Rock Goodbye Angel, 615 Oak St., Suite G, Gainesville. 407-252-9884, angela@Rock- GoodbyeAngel.com. Free. MONDAY Penguin Craft Week!. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, #11, Gainesville. $1 - $9. Rise and Shine! Family Storytime. 10:30 to 11 a.m. North Hall Tech Center, 4175 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. Call 770-718-3417 with questions. Nopone Road. Suite B, 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@brenau.edu. Free. TUESDAY Covered Bridge. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Quinlan Vi sual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gaines ville, raina@qvac.org. $160 - $185. Adult Jigsaws. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spout Springs Branch Library, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Penguin Craft Week!. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Inter active Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, #11, Gainesville. $1 - $9. Celeste McCollough - Dynamic Landscape Painting. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville, raina@qvac.org. $375. Brenau University Basketball vs. Truett-McCo- nnell College. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gainesville. Free Stage Tour! - Pippin. 6 to 7 p.m. Bre nau’s Hosch Theater, 429 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. Live Music + Bingo. 6 to 9 p.m. 37 Main, 212 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY ARIES (March 21 -April 19). Your mind does funny things, mostly habitual. To think on purpose is to reject a lot of what your mind throws into the mix. Just because you happen to think something doesn’t mean you should believe it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Make a note of the date and your ideas because you will be struck with notions that, if expressed, wouldn’t win a popularity contest right now. But in about five years, every one will know this thinking is spot on. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What you learned in school wasn’t gospel. It was a group of opinions gathered together by people with varying de grees of expertise on the subject. Seize the chance to go see for yourself. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are being constantly cued to ask the next question, take the next step, buy the next thing. It will be refreshing to interact with things that are so complete as they are that “next,” if it exists, is irrelevant. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Not all thoughts are built alike. Some are straight as arrows; others are so loopy by nature they may as well be Hula-Hoops, and you’ll circulate accord ingly. Think twice before you pick that kind up. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve a gift for recognizing what people want. Some times you see what they want even before they themselves realize it. You can use this tal ent for fun and profit. LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 23). Relationships have blissful turns, peaceful passages and rocky stretches. The best motto when things get tense: “Fewer words, more time.” Silence makes healers out of the hours. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Of all the things to be loyal to — and there is so much around that is worthy of your allegiance — one thing that can go without your devotion is your own suffering. You’ve put in your time. Let it go. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Author Sylvia Boorstein said that anger wrinkles the mind. “If you want to think clearly, you can’t be mad at anything.” Clarity will be es sential to take advantage of the big things coming up for you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A person who is bathing isn’t necessarily aquatic. A person who is eating a vegetable isn’t necessarily a vegan. Who you are is not always who you’re being in the moment. Loosen up on self-judgment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) People will tell you what they want. This isn’t what they re ally want. They are confused, and it’s certainly not what they need. With a radical amount of empathy, you’ll listen through to the truth and deliver like no other. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When atop a slippery slide, there is no deciding to wind up at the bottom. The bottom is an inevitability. Any move you make will get you there. Recognize which situations fit the bill, and avoid.
