Oct24

Mega Millions winning numbers drawn for $1.5B jackpot

by Bob Funk on October 24, 2018 at 10:58 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

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A flimsy little piece of paper that crossed the counter of a convenience store on a country road in South Carolina is now worth $1.537 billion, so lottery officials could hardly be blamed Wednesday if their excitement seemed colored by anxiety.

The winning numbers are: 5-28-62-65-70 Mega Ball: 5

They said a single ticket sold at the KC Mart in Simpsonville, South Carolina, matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot. And unless the winner chooses to come forward, the world may never know who bought the ticket that matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night.

“Our message to the $1.5 BILLION#MegaMillions jackpot winner: Sign the back of the ticket, place the ticket in a safe location, speak with a trusted advisor and CALL THE LOTTERY at 1-866-736-9819. Take a deep breath and enjoy the moment!” the South Carolina Education Lottery tweeted.

Source : AP News

Oct22

Trump gives ‘Lyin’ Ted’ Cruz new nicknames…

by Bob Funk on October 22, 2018 at 4:05 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, POLITICS

President Trump, who is set to hold a rally for his onetime bitter rival, Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, in Houston Monday evening, also made clear that the two have ended their feud ― and the president has a few new nicknames for the senator.

Asked about recent comments by Cruz’s rival, Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, that Trump had been accurate when he called Cruz “Lyin’ Ted,” the president shot back immediately. “I think Beto O’Rourke is highly overrated,” Trump said. “When I heard about him, I thought he must be something special. He’s not.”

He continued: “He’s not Lyin’ Ted anymore. He’s ‘Beautiful Ted.’” Then, as reporters quizzically repeated that moniker, Trump added quickly: ”I call him ‘Texas Ted.’ … He’s a very smart guy. He loves the people of Texas.”

Asked whether he regretted suggesting that Cruz’s father had helped assassinate President John F. Kennedy, Trump replied: “I don’t regret anything, honestly. It all worked out, very nicely.”

Source : Fox News

Oct18

Early Voting Center…

by Bob Funk on October 18, 2018 at 11:07 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

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Show Low City Hall, 180 N. 9th Street, is designated by Navajo County as an early voting center for the Nov. 6 general election from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, to Friday, Oct. 19. Voters will need to show a valid Arizona driver’s license in order to cast a ballot. Voters who received an early ballot in the mail are also welcome to drop off their ballot at city hall or drop it in the locked ballot box at the north end of Navajo County’s south county complex at 550 N. 9th Place.

Direct questions to the Navajo County Elections Department at 928-524-4062.

Source : PRESS RELEASE

Oct17

Badger Knoll, Crosby Acres Pile Burning

by Bob Funk on October 17, 2018 at 11:01 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

The Springerville Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plan to conduct prescribed fire operations on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. The pile burning area is 41 acres located adjacent to Forest Road 87 west of Greer. Depending on weather conditions, this burn will last over multiple days.

Burning piles in this area will provide protection to nearby private property from the effects of future high severity fires. The burn may be canceled by fire managers if conditions become unfavorable.

Ignitions will occur throughout the morning to minimize the adverse effects of smoke on the local communities. Smoke may be visible from Greer, Round Valley, Arizona State Highway 260, and along Forest Road 87. Motorists are advised to drive safely when approaching areas where prescribed fire activities may limit visibility and hinder fire personnel operations.

Source : 311Info

Oct15

President Trump contentious ’60 Minutes’ interview…

by Bob Funk on October 15, 2018 at 10:00 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, POLITICS

There were several similarly testy exchanges, including one about Trump’s relationship with Putin, his Russian counterpart with whom he was criticized for being friendly to during a meeting in Helsinki earlier this year. Stahl noted that Moscow is suspected in multiple assassinations of critics. Trump didn’t deny that Putin could be behind such things, but took a “mind our own business” approach.

“Of course they shouldn’t do it,” Trump said, “but it’s not our country.”

Trump acknowledged that Russia likely meddled in the election, but dismissed Moscow’s actual influence in his presidential race against Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.

“They meddled,” he said. “But I think China meddled, too. And I think, frankly, China is a bigger problem.”

Stahl also pressed Trump about his overtures to Kim, the third-generation dictator of North Korea. When she asked him how he could “embrace” the brutal dictator, Trump asserted that his brand of diplomacy had helped defang a threat to the U.S. Trump met with Kim in Singapore in June and the leaders have tentative plans for another session, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

“I get along with him really well,” Trump said of Kim. “I have a good energy with him. I have a good chemistry with him. Look at the horrible threats that were made. No more threats. No more threats.”

Source : Fox News