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    Let’s hear it for the LH YMCA renovations, expansions under way – Advocate Media - February 9, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Photo courtesy of the Lake Highlands YMCA.

    The Lake Highlands Family YMCA has kicked off a year- long renovation and expansion project allowing the branch to serve more families in the community by updating existing areas and adding more than 15,000 square feet.

    The project will be broken into three phases in order to keep the branch operational during construction. The first phase, renovating the indoor pool, has begun. The expanded six-lane pool will allow for more space for water aerobics, swim lessons and YMCA swim team, plus there will be recreational swim time for families scheduled throughout the year. The remodeled indoor lap pool is expected to open in time for summer, by early June 2020.

    The Lake Highlands YMCA is proud to celebrate our 20-year anniversary at this location and we are excited to make improvements that will allow us to expand our services to match the needs of this rapidly growing community, said Brian Haines, Executive Director of the Lake Highlands YMCA. Our pool is one of the most loved features at this branch as we use it to teach kids and adults lifesaving swim lessons, for swim team and for exercise. The upgrade to the pool will allow us to expand these offerings and is just the beginning of the bigger changes to come in 2020.

    A groundbreaking event will be held at the branch on March 3 to launch the next larger phase of the expansion. In addition to the expanded building, renovations of the existing space will allow the Y to offer the community two larger group exercise rooms, a dedicated state-of-the-art cycle room, a larger Childwatch room, an expanded wellness center with additional equipment and more seating and congregation areas.

    All indoor areas, including the gym and locker rooms, will also be updated. The expanded Lake Highlands YMCA facility will offer new programs including but not limited to youth dance, martial arts, holiday camps, family nights, teen programming, health seminars, and more recreational and social programming for seniors. The updates are expected to be completed by the end of 2020.

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    The Case For Empire Company Limited (TSE:EMP.A): Could It Be A Nice Addition To Your Dividend Portfolio? – Yahoo Finance - February 9, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Dividend paying stocks like Empire Company Limited (TSE:EMP.A) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason - some research suggests a significant amount of all stock market returns come from reinvested dividends. Yet sometimes, investors buy a popular dividend stock because of its yield, and then lose money if the company's dividend doesn't live up to expectations.

    A slim 1.5% yield is hard to get excited about, but the long payment history is respectable. At the right price, or with strong growth opportunities, Empire could have potential. The company also bought back stock during the year, equivalent to approximately 0.6% of the company's market capitalisation at the time. Some simple analysis can reduce the risk of holding Empire for its dividend, and we'll focus on the most important aspects below.

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    TSX:EMP.A Historical Dividend Yield, February 7th 2020

    Dividends are typically paid from company earnings. If a company pays more in dividends than it earned, then the dividend might become unsustainable - hardly an ideal situation. Comparing dividend payments to a company's net profit after tax is a simple way of reality-checking whether a dividend is sustainable. Empire paid out 39% of its profit as dividends, over the trailing twelve month period. This is a middling range that strikes a nice balance between paying dividends to shareholders, and retaining enough earnings to invest in future growth. Plus, there is room to increase the payout ratio over time.

    We also measure dividends paid against a company's levered free cash flow, to see if enough cash was generated to cover the dividend. Empire's cash payout ratio last year was 17%. Cash flows are typically lumpy, but this looks like an appropriately conservative payout. It's encouraging to see that the dividend is covered by both profit and cash flow. This generally suggests the dividend is sustainable, as long as earnings don't drop precipitously.

    We update our data on Empire every 24 hours, so you can always get our latest analysis of its financial health, here.

    One of the major risks of relying on dividend income, is the potential for a company to struggle financially and cut its dividend. Not only is your income cut, but the value of your investment declines as well - nasty. Empire has been paying dividends for a long time, but for the purpose of this analysis, we only examine the past 10 years of payments. During this period the dividend has been stable, which could imply the business could have relatively consistent earnings power. During the past ten-year period, the first annual payment was CA$0.23 in 2010, compared to CA$0.48 last year. Dividends per share have grown at approximately 7.5% per year over this time.

    Businesses that can grow their dividends at a decent rate and maintain a stable payout can generate substantial wealth for shareholders over the long term.

    While dividend payments have been relatively reliable, it would also be nice if earnings per share (EPS) were growing, as this is essential to maintaining the dividend's purchasing power over the long term. It's good to see Empire has been growing its earnings per share at 23% a year over the past five years. With high earnings per share growth in recent times and a modest payout ratio, we think this is an attractive combination if earnings can be reinvested to generate further growth.

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    When we look at a dividend stock, we need to form a judgement on whether the dividend will grow, if the company is able to maintain it in a wide range of economic circumstances, and if the dividend payout is sustainable. Firstly, we like that Empire has low and conservative payout ratios. That said, we were glad to see it growing earnings and paying a fairly consistent dividend. Empire has met all of our criteria, including having strong cash flow that covers the dividend. We definitely think it would be worthwhile looking closer.

    Earnings growth generally bodes well for the future value of company dividend payments. See if the 8 Empire analysts we track are forecasting continued growth with our free report on analyst estimates for the company.

    Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our curated list of dividend stocks with a yield above 3%.

    If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned.

    We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Thank you for reading.

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    Eagles announce 8 changes to coaching staff | Thoughts on each move, including the addition of run game coord – NJ.com - February 9, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The Eagles announced eight changes to their coaching staff on Thursday.

    Along with adding passing game coordinator to quarterbacks coach Press Taylors title, the Eagles also filled all of their position coach openings.

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    Taylor will still be in charge of the grooming the quarterback position, but will also replace Mike Groh, the formerly titled offensive coordinator, with his new responsibilities.

    Matt Burke, who was previously a special assistant on defense, will replace Phillip Daniels as the defensive line coach. He will also hold the title of run game coordinator on defense.

    Former Vanderbilt wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead will fill the same opening in Philadelphia, replacing Carson Walch. Former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel will serve as the teams defensive backs coach, replacing Cory Undlin, who was named the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator earlier this month.

    In addition to those moves, the Eagles hired former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello in the role of senior offensive assistant. Former Fordham coach and Mississippi State passing game coordinator Andrew Breiner has been hired as a passing game analyst.

    T.J. Paganetti (assistant run game coordinator/assistant running backs coach) and Dino Vasso (assistant coordinator/defense), who have been with the team for multiple seasons, were both given promotions and new titles.

    Here are some quick thoughts on each move:

    Rich Scangarello - Senior Offensive Assistant

    Scangarello is a seasoned college and NFL quarterbacks coach with offensive coordinator experience. His role will be to infuse new ideas into the offensive game-planning structure and assist Eagles coach Doug Pederson in constructing the offense. Scangarello has a proven history of developing quarterbacks like Drew Lock, Nick Mullens, Brandon Allen and Jimmy Garoppolo at the NFL level. He could serve as a seasoned presence in the quarterback room. His use of virtual reality technology could help develop Wentz even further.

    Press Taylor - Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

    Taylor is seemingly being primed for something bigger down the road. While he isnt the offensive coordinator in title, he will essentially be doing what Groh did at the helm. Taylor has a strong relationship with Wentz, so this move allows for continuity in his development. Its Pedersons offense and he is the offensive coordinator (essentially), so everything falls on him if the unit struggles moving forward.

    Matt Burke - Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach

    This one is a little surprising. The longtime Jim Schwartz disciple will have a new NFL responsibility on his plate this year. While he is clearly Schwartzs top assistant, he has never coached the defensive line at the NFL level. However, he is raved about as a teacher behind the scenes and has a background as a defensive coordinator. Former players have praised his ability to be direct with his criticisms and instructions.

    Marquand Manuel - Defensive Backs Coach

    Manuel played a role in the development of the Legion of Boom during the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl runs a few years ago. He was also the defensive backs coach for the Falcons during their most successful period of the last decade. Manuel is a former NFL safety who has been praised for his ability to relate to his players.

    Aaron Moorehead - Wide Receivers Coach

    Moorehead has coached in the college ranks since retiring as an NFL player in 2009. The former wide receiver won a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts during his playing days. He should command the respect of his pupils due to his high-level playing experience. He has coached and developed current NFL receivers like Josh Reynolds, Damion Ratley and Christian Kirk during his career.

    Andrew Breiner - Pass Game Analyst

    Breiner has experience as a play-caller at the college level. He will provide support for Taylor and Pederson in the passing game.

    T.J. Paganetti - Assistant Run Game Coordinator/Assistant Running Backs Coach

    Paganetti was promoted to assistant running backs coach last year. He will work with run game coordinator and offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland to perfect the running game with Duce Staley. Paganetti is clearly seen as a rising star on the staff.

    Dino Vasso - Assistant Coordinator/Defense

    Vasso has been with the Eagles since 2016. He previously served as the assistant secondary coach under Undlin. He will now work with Schwartz, Manuel and safeties coach Tim Hauck with an improved title. Like Paganetti, Vasso is a fast riser in the organization.

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    Hailie Deegan ‘All I wanted to do was finish’ Brings it home second in ARCA opener – Kickin’ the Tires - February 9, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer

    Michael Self celebrated in victory lane on Saturday evening at Daytona International Speedway but Hailie Deegan, her second place felt like a victory.

    The California native finished second in her first ARCA race at the 2.5-mile superspeedway in Saturdays Lucas Oil 200, tying the likes of Erin Crocker and Shawna Robinson for the best finish by a female in an ARCA event.

    Second is winning this weekend, said Deegan post-race. Pretty much at the end there, all I wanted to do was finish. My goal for this race was top three to top-five was a victory for me.

    One has to time warp all the way back to 1999 for the last time this took place.

    Robinson finished second at Daytona that year, while Crocker finished second on three occasions in her career.

    18-year old Deegan will add more superspeedway experience to her racing resume in 2020 when Talladega Superspeedway rolls around in April.

    There is always room for improvement and room for learning. I think at Talladega I am still going to kind of go over everything and try to learn as much as I can from this race. Every single race I have learned something new.

    She will run the full ARCA schedule in the No. 4 Monster Energy Ford Fusion for DGR Crosley.

    In addition, she will also compete in select Michelin Pilot Challenge IMSA races in a Ford Mustang GT.

    Now that shes finished second at Daytona, shes focused on preparing for the next event at Phoenix Raceway.

    I am definitely going to be on the sim a lot and watching footage and going over everything I need to for there. Ive raced at Phoenix before. We have a new title sponsor for the car there and I would love to have a good run there.

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    theday.com – New London and southeastern Connecticut News, Sports, Business, Entertainment and Video – theday.com - February 9, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    North Stonington The Marcia Thompson Schoolhouse will open to the public on Presidents Dayfor an afternoon involving colonial attire, pies, and recognition of the one-room building's namesake.

    The schoolhouse, built in 1819 and now situated at 63 Main St., is on the property that Alicia Smith moved to last year.

    She and her sister, Marlisa McLaughlin, are utilizing the schoolhouse to carry on the message of literacy from their grandfather Jim Henry, who learned how to read at 91.

    "Every time we open the school, which has been twice already, it seems that there's just so much feedback from the public that they want more and more," Smith said. She and McLaughlin thought Presidents' Day would be the perfect time because kids and teachers are off, and for the historical element.

    Smith recalls learning a lot about presidents when she was in school, but she feels that has fallen by the wayside.

    The schoolhouse will be open from noon to 3 p.m. on Presidents Day, which is Monday, Feb. 17, with a bell-ringing at the beginning and a tribute to Thompson at 2 p.m. Thompson taught in one-room schoolhouses from 1911 to 1950 and then at North Stonington Elementary School.

    McLaughlin said she was contacted by some of Thompson's descendants, and they have some photographs they'd like to share.

    The sisters plan to have people dressed as George and Martha Washington, in addition to their own period attire, and the pie ladies of the Congregational Church of North Stonington will be selling what McLaughlin said she calls "a No-Lie Cherry Pie, because George Washington didn't lie." Smith said there will be a rock-painting table, as well.

    McLaughlin said she also willhave available copies of her grandfather's memoir, "In a Fisherman's Language." She said the plan is to continue to have periodic openings at the schoolhouse after Presidents Day.

    More information can be found on the Facebook page Gigi's Magic Schoolhouse, namedfor Smith's granddaughter.

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    Monster Hunter World Update 11.5 Out Now on PC, Adds Rajang and Frame Rate Options – Wccftech - February 9, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    A new Monster Hunter World update was released today by CAPCOM, bringing the game's version to 11.5 on PC (which recently got the Iceborne expansion).

    Content-wise, the main addition of this Monster Hunter World update is all about the new Rajang monster, which is supposed to be a challenge even for the most experienced hunters.

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    There are also a bunch of PC specific additions, such as increased frame rate options, tweaks to the camera when using mouse and keyboard, and more.

    The Monster Hunter World update 11.5 weighs roughly 2GB, though those who use the high-resolution textures pack will have to accommodate an extra 1.9GB on top of that. You may find the update's highlights below, while the full changelog can be read on the official website.

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    Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in LA: 7 Spots to Try in 2019 – LA Magazine - November 30, 2019 by Mr HomeBuilder

    In L.A. we have to make our own winter sometimes, and one way to do that is to buy a chopped-down tree and prop it up in your living room. There are plenty of artificial options on the market that look great and can be used year after year, but if youre more interested in bringing a living plant straight from the farm to your living room, theres a lot to consider. Roadside stands selling trees are a dime a dozen, but can you be sure of how sustainably the trees were raised or transported? These seven tree farms, shops, and pop-ups promise trees that, in addition to looking great, have been grown and harvested with integrity, making them our top picks for where to buy a Christmas tree in L.A.

    From the family behind popular Halloween pumpkin patch Mr. Bones comes holiday destination Mr. Greentrees, opening November 29. A wide variety of sizes will be available, all firs sourced from family-run tree farms in the Pacific Northwest. Other holiday decor needs are met, too, with an assortment of ornaments, decorations, wreaths, and more. 8950 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.

    This year-round family farm (founded in 1940!) goes all-out for the holidays. From November 29 to December 15, you can pick up a tree, stop by a holiday market, and shop a produce stand on grown-on-site seasonal veggies. Take a tour, and pose for pics with Santa or the Snow Queen (who strongly resembles a character from a popular movie that rhymes with Brozen). 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine.

    Mr. Jingles operates two locations in L.A., in addition to six other locations, so you know youre dealing with a major player in the tree business. You can stop by one of the stands to buy your tree, wreaths, or garlands in person and bundle them up the old-fashioned wayor let the delivery and installation pros on staff handle that part for you. You can even order your tree online if you want the easiest (if less grammable) experience possible, and they can handle pickup and recycling, too. 11852 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. (open November 29); 1841 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood (open from November 28).

    Online plant-delivery site Bloomscape wants you to consider a living tree that you can keep all year. They just launched shaggy, rustic Norfolk Pines in 46- to 52-inch ($195) or 14- to 18-inch ($65) sizes. Your selected tree will arrive at your doorstep in a stylish terracotta planter and some orders even include free twinkle lights. Non-toxic, pet-safe poinsettia alternatives are also available.

    Shawns trucks six different varietals of firs down from Oregon to stock two L.A. pop-up locations starting on November 29. They offer setup and removal services, as well as California fire marshal-licensed flame retardant treatments. 3443 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Palms; 6020 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City.

    Mark and Patricia Rohlfs started their own tree farm in Oregon in 1983 and became one of the founding members of the Coalition of Environmentally Conscious Growers. This year, customers can order their tree online, virtually shopping the lot by webcam. Opens November 29. 12901 Burbank Blvd., Valley Glen.

    Christmas Tree Ranch is one of the few farms left in Los Angeles County where you can chop down your own tree. The U-Cut options include Monterey Pine, Aleppo Pine, Coast Redwood, Arizona Cypress, and Leyland Cypress. A number of Fir breeds are also stocked as precut trees. A vintage army Jeep ride will take adventurous choppers out in search of the perfect specimen. The ranches opens on November 29. 1586 Pederson Rd., Thousand Oaks; 3800 Cochran St., Simi Valley.

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    Kalaty caps 40th anniversary with two new catalogs – Furniture Today - November 30, 2019 by Mr HomeBuilder

    HICKSVILLE, N.Y. With the 40th anniversary year of its USA business now coming to a close, Kalaty Rug Corp. is seizing the opportunity to send a new message in the new year. The company is unveiling two new catalogs one of which marks a first for the company and is re-launching its website.

    One catalog is a 400-page tome spotlighting the companys current line of top-shelf heirloom-quality rug collections, spanning traditional to transitional to modern styles, as well as featuring Kalatys three high-end decorative accent pillow collections and its designer-friendly custom-color rug program.

    The second catalog represents Kalatys inaugural dedicated catalog for its newer, K-Two program, which comprises mid-tier and mass retail-focused products at more affordable price points. The offering encompasses 15 collections available in a range of design genres, weaves and constructions.

    Both catalogs will roll out to customers next month, and print copies will be available for distribution at: Atlanta International Gift, Home & Area Rug Market Jan. 14-21 in Kalatys showroom space, 4-G-14 in Building 1 of the AmericasMart; and Las Vegas Market from Jan. 26-30 in its showroom in B-455 of the World Market Center.

    Earlier this year, Kalaty began to oversee a vast website remodeling project. The results are now in, and Kalatys online presence has been retooled to include several new tools and tech features aimed at enhanced user-friendliness. As part of that effort, the company has also updated and added tools to its popular Kalaty app.

    Not only is our newly updated Kalaty.com faster but visitors to our website will now find it easier to navigate with such new tools as the ability to click on any rug in the line and be able to see it in a variety of room settings, said Ariel Kalaty, a company spokesperson. And, in addition to updating our website, we have make major updates to our Kalaty app, one of our customers most popular and most often-utilized marketing and business tools.

    Available for both Apple and Android devices, the app allows Kalaty dealers to explore the companys rug collections, access and check orders, make payments, track and check shipments, and communicate with the company.

    Kalaty celebrated its 40th anniversary in the U.S. with several key milestones:

    Not only did our return to High Point help us commemorate this important anniversary year but it also helped us send a strong message to existing and potential customers confirming our commitment to serving them at this all-important market, said Ramin Kalaty, company president. And, at the fall High Point market, Kalaty chose to present more new product than it has ever shown previously at High Point in order to further showcase the depth and breadth of our product line.

    Cecile B. Corral is a senior editor with Home Textiles Today and is editor of luxury textiles supplement POSH. She also covers the area rug category for Furniture Today and Home Accents Today.

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    Headlines of the Past – Nov. 30, 1942: Cocoanut Grove fire, local residents perish – Worcester Telegram - November 30, 2019 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The continuation of a yearlong series

    My hands are trembling all over this typewriter keyboard as the reaction sets in to a night of almost indescribable horror.

    These were the opening words of the breaking news story written by Gardner native and Associated Press staffer Harry C. Glasheen, reporting of the events of 77 years ago this week in Boston one of the most horrific tragedies in the history of the commonwealth.

    It was Nov. 28, 1942, the night of the devastating fire at Bostons Cocoanut Grove nightclub where some 492 people lost their lives and hundreds more were injured.

    On that Saturday night, the club was jammed with approximately 1,000 occupants, many of whom were soldiers preparing to leave overseas for military duty. According to legend, a lighted match, used by a 16-year-old busboy dispatched to replace a light bulb, was the cause of the tragedy.

    History has documented the tragic tale and the chaos that ensued, bodies stacked nearly four and five deep as the panic-stricken throng attempted to wedge through the clogged revolving doors. It was later learned that possibly 300 of those killed could have been saved had the doors been able to swing outward.

    Glasheen, a newspaperman who worked previously out of Gardner, Springfield and Lowell, was the son of Henry and Mary Glasheen of Vernon Street and nephew of longtime Gardner High teacher Minnie Glasheen.

    He worked in an era when the newspaper man did not just record the events that were happening, rather he became a part of the action as his first-person narrative was documented in the newspaper.

    I can still hear the screams of the dying. I can still recall the stories of the living torches running wildly about, trying to get away from the swift-reaching flames and suffocating smoke, Glasheen wrote. I can still see those 30 or more bodies huddled on the floor of a garage, transformed into a morgue, some of them so horribly burned it will be difficult ever to identify them positively, he wrote.

    Although the fire occurred some 50 miles east of Greater Gardner, this area did not escape its brushes with the tragic event.

    Two former Baldwinville residents 27-year-old Bartlett P. Stuart and 40-year-old Clyde C. Clark both perished in the fire. Stuart was at the Grove attending a farewell dinner for a fellow worker from the Lynn General Electric plant, while Clark and his wife were both enjoying a night out on the town with their daughter, Ann Marie.

    Clark and his wife, Mabel, both died from their injuries suffered in the fire, while their daughter was also injured but survived.

    The nightclub, a former Prohibition-era speakeasy, was located at 17 Piedmont St. in what is now Bostons Bay Village neighborhood. Prior to the time of the fire, it had been expanded with the addition of a lounge that opened onto an adjacent street.

    Decorated in tropical style, the restaurant, bars and lounges were adorned with flammable paper palm trees. It was learned after the tragedy that the place was a virtual fire trap. Cloth draperies covered the ceiling and other festive decorations obscured the exit signs.

    Men and women were reported to have clawed through the smoke in an effort to get out of the building. Another exits panic bar had been welded shut while a large plate glass window, that could have provided another access out, was boarded up.

    In the aftermath, bodies were found piled up behind the welded exit door. Still another exit was hidden by draperies. Autopsies indicated that, in addition to the fire itself, the leak of the refrigerant methyl chloride (also called xhloromethane) may have also contributed to the high death toll.

    It was impossible to get through the entrance immediately because firemen and volunteers were coming out of the building in a staggering stream with the dead and dying, Glasheen continued. At first there was a shortage of stretchers and it was necessary to use overcoats to carry out the victims.

    Former Gardner City Councilor William S. Tappin, a call member of the Gardner Fire Department, was one of the volunteer workers at the tragic scene. He and his wife had accompanied another couple to the Boston College-Holy Cross football game earlier that day. They were staying at the nearby Bradford Hotel when the fire alarm sounded.

    Tappin and the other man left their wives at the hotel and rushed over to the Cocoanut Grove when the second alarm sounded, to help firemen pull hose lines from fire trucks.

    The longtime veteran of many years with Engine 2 of the Gardner Fire Department said that the entire experience was the worst sight he had ever seen.

    I half leaned over into the building to grasp bodies dragged to the window by firemen. These were hoisted through the window and onto waiting stretchers, Glasheen noted in his story. One Catholic priest asked me to notify him of any of the living. Of the 20 or more which I helped take out at this point I saw signs of life in only two. We covered one man who looked to be dead and as the blanket was pulled up over his face he shouted, Dont smother me.

    However, in the face of this unspeakable tragedy there was also a miracle of sorts. That miracle came earlier in the day, although at the time it hung over Boston like an ominous cloud.

    The nations No. 1-ranked college football team, Boston College, faced lowly Holy Cross in their annual rival game at Fenway Park. A victory by the unbeaten Eagles over the 4-4-1 Crusaders would send them to the Sugar Bowl game.

    However, the gods did not smile down on B.C. that day or so it had appeared as Holy Cross came away with an improbable 55-12 victory; a real old-fashioned whipping.

    As a result of that devastating loss, a disconsolate Boston College team canceled plans they had for a victory party. A large horseshoe table in the middle of the first-floor room of the Cocoanut Grove had been reserved for the expected victorious gathering.

    Among the players on that Boston College team was Gardners John Dubzinski, captain of the 1939 Wildcat football team, whose life was spared that night. In addition, Johns brother, Walter, and his wife, Ruth, were in town for the game. B.C. alum Walt would have likely also joined in the proceedings had the Eagles been victorious.

    Instead, the Boston College players opted to lick their wounds at a smaller venue, booking a rather sedate gathering at the Park Plaza Hotel.

    From nearby East Templeton, Leon Fredette also attended the Boston College game that day and hoped to also celebrate the victory at the Grove. However, at the last minute the disappointed Eagles fan also canceled his reservation and decided to head for home.

    When the last body was reported out, I looked around the room of the ground floor. It was shambles, Glasheen further reported. Chairs and tables were upended, crockery and glassware were strewn everywhere, the same as if a tornado had whistled through the room.

    In the years following the fire, a reform of fire codes and safety standards across the country were enforced.

    Laws were immediately enacted in public establishments to ban flammable decorations and inward-swinging exit doors. In addition, exit signs had to be visible at all times, and all revolving doors used for egress had to be flanked by at least one normal, outward-swinging door.

    In 1993, in the Bay Village Neighborhood where the Cocoanut Grove once stood, a bronze memorial was set into the brick ground on Piedmont Street and dedicated where the club formerly existed.

    It is a mute reminder of a very dark day in our states history and a sad chapter of one of the most tragic events ever experienced in these parts.

    Next week: Pearl Harbor bombed (December 1941).

    Comments and suggestions can be sent to Mike Richard at mikerichard0725@gmail.com or in writing to Mike Richard, 92 Boardley Road, Sandwich, MA 02563.

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    Ameristar East Chicago adds live table games and slots to its sportsbook pavilion – Yogonet International - November 30, 2019 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    meristar East Chicago, which in spring 2018 invested $6 million to move its high-limit room into a dedicated land-based position, now introduced live table games and slots into the pavilion.

    Citing an increase in customer traffic in the pavilion in the wake of the opening of the sportsbook in September, Ameristars Vice President and General Manager, Matt Schuffert, said that it made sense to bring traditional casino gaming closer to sports bettors.

    Since the opening of our sportsbook in the pavilion on Sept. 1, we have seen a lot of new guests who spend time in the pavilion, Schuffert said, as reported by The Times of Northwest Indiana. It was another opportunity for us to bring gaming on land and put us in a better position to utilize our real estate.

    The grand opening of the new addition took place Oct. 31 and was celebrated in a Halloween-themed setting. Four blackjack tables and one roulette table were brought in, along with 35 slot machines, which are positioned along the streetscape of the pavilion. The development capitalizes on the hub of activity in Ameristars pavilion, created not only by the addition of the sportsbook, but also Stadium Sports Bar & Grill and Burger Brothers restaurant.

    We have been receiving positive feedback from our guests, who seem to appreciate bringing gaming closer to our sports bettors, Schuffert said. With our sportsbook located in the pavilion, there was a convenience perspective to take into account.

    Under the present schedule, the table games open at 9 a.m. Friday through Sunday, the three biggest days for sports book traffic. Monday through Thursday theyll open later in the day at 5:30 p.m., however Schuffert did acknowledge that the times are flexible based upon demand. The tables will open with $10 and $15 minimum wagers.

    There is room for expansion, Schuffert said. It has been in operation for less than a month, so well see how it performs and move forward from there.

    Sports betting has been a boom for Ameristar. Of the total of $91.7 million wagered at the 10 sports betting locations in Indiana during the month of October, $46.17 million was generated by the East Chicago property.

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    Ameristar East Chicago adds live table games and slots to its sportsbook pavilion - Yogonet International

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