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Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
State honor for Stoneman Douglas hero Chris Hixon. Ice hockey at Boyd Anderson
The Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will celebrate its 26th anniversary with its Class of 2025 Honors Weekend at Lake Buena Vista on Aug. 22-23. Seven individuals will be honored in the Class of 2025 including former Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas athletic director Chris Hixon, who will be awarded posthumously the chapter's medal of courage, presented to a wrestler or former wrestler. On Feb. 14, 2018, Hixon died as he lived—a hero. He gave his life for the students and staff at Douglas High School while trying to stop a gunman on campus. Receiving national attention, he bravely ran into the 1200 building at the school to confront the shooter and protect students and staff, tragically losing his life in the process. Born on Feb. 25, 1968, Hixon attended Easton High School before graduating from Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. During high school, he participated in football, wrestling and track. After graduating, Hixon enlisted in the United States Navy in July 1986 and transitioned to the United States Naval Reserves in 1992. Throughout his military career, he excelled as a Machinist's Mate First Class Petty Officer. While serving aboard the USS San Diego, he was deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In the reserves, his roles included assignments with Naval Security Forces and Mobile Dive and Salvage. He retired on October 1, 2013, after five years of active duty and 22 years in the reserves — totaling 27 honorable years of service to his country. Hixon served as a campus monitor and athletic director at Pompano Beach Ely, Hollywood South Broward High School and Douglas. During his tenure as athletic director, he received numerous honors, including the 2007 FIAAA Wayne Taylor Distinguished Service (Meritorious) Award, the 2008 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association State Award of Merit and the 2017 Broward County Athletic Association Athletic Director of the Year Award. Posthumously, he was inducted into the Broward County Wrestling Hall of Fame and co-awarded the 2018 ESPY for Best Coach. Beyond his administrative roles, Hixon was a dedicated volunteer coach in softball, cross-country, volleyball, and wrestling, often stepping in when teams lacked a coach. Wrestling was his greatest passion, and he volunteered as a wrestling coach throughout his career at Fort Lauderdale High, Ely, South Broward and Douglas. In 1990, Hixon married Debra, and together they had two sons, Thomas and Corey. He embodied the motto: 'If not me, then who.' For more info, visit: Ice Hockey at Boyd Anderson With the success of the two-time NHL Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, hockey continues to grow in South Florida, and former Panthers player Anthony Duclair is helping lead the charge. The Anthony Duclair Foundation (ADF), in partnership with the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund (IGF), successfully unveiled a state-of-the-art synthetic ice rink a few months ago at Lauderdale Lakes Boyd Anderson High School. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Duclair, NHL and NHLPA executives, local officials and community leaders. Following the ceremony, Duclair, along with hockey players from his development camps, demonstrated the rink in action. During the program, the City of Lauderdale Lakes officially declared it Anthony Duclair Day. Currently playing for the New York Islanders, Duclair's vision to offer greater access to hockey came when he was a member of the Florida Panthers from 2020-2023 and Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2023-24 season. 'Hockey has given me so much, and my goal is to ensure that more kids, regardless of background, have the chance to experience and fall in love with the game. The recognition from the City of Lauderdale Lakes is truly an honor, and I hope this rink is just the beginning of something bigger.' Duclair said via a press release. 'This is more than just a rink—it's about creating opportunities.' The synthetic ice rink is designed to eliminate the need for expensive refrigeration and traditional ice maintenance, making it a cost-effective and sustainable to address hockey access The outdoor rink, which first broke ground in February 2024, will serve as a hub for youth clinics, training programs, and community outreach initiatives, helping to introduce the sport to new players who may not have otherwise had the opportunity. Visit Send sports results For high school and middle school athletes in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, if you have summer sports results and top performers (with stats), email hssports@ They will run in the newspaper and online. Photos accepted, too. No deadline. You will be alerted when it will appear in the newspaper and online. New athletic directors, coaches For high schools in Broward and Miami-Dade, if you have new sports administration and/or coaching hires to announce, email hssports@ --- Compiled by Jim Varsallone jvarsallone@
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Golden Cariboo Resources Update on PhotonAssay(TM) Orientation Study for Gold Analysis
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - June 17, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. (the "Company") (CSE:GCC) (OTC:GCCFF) (WKN:A402CQ) (FSE:3TZ) announces an update on its PhotonAssay(TM) orientation study, an advanced assay technology designed to deliver precise and efficient results for gold exploration. The Company has contracted ALS Canada Ltd. to conduct an orientation study utilizing innovative Chrysos PhotonAssay(TM) technology ("photon assay") to analyze gold content in select rock and drill core samples from its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property (the "Property"), located approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northeast of Hixon, central British Columbia, Canada. This study, detailed in the April 29, 2025 News Release, is designed to evaluate the potential for better addressing the nugget effect, one of the most persistent challenges in precious metals exploration, while potentially improving assay turnaround times. The ALS Canada Ltd. laboratory in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada have confirmed receipt of pulp and reject samples of the selected samples of drill hole QGQ24-20 which were prepared by their North Vancouver laboratory and from which earlier fire assay analysis reported 0.71 g/t gold with 6.96 g/t silver over 341.96 m (1121.9 ft) from 20.12 m (66.0 ft), including 0.99 g/t gold with 9.8 g/t silver over 236.88 m (777.2 ft) and 1.45 g/t gold with 16.05 g/t silver over 137.17 m (450.0 ft) (February 25, 2025 News Release). Additionally, with preparation now completed at the North Vancouver, BC laboratory, reject samples of drill hole QGQ24-21 are also enroute to the lab in Thunder Bay for photon assay prior to pulverizing the ~500 gram (1.1 pound) sample and completing a fire assay for gold on a 50 gram aliquot from the same sample. Drill hole QGQ24-21 reported multiple <1mm visible gold grains observed (April 17, 2025 News Release) and was the ninth consecutive hole with visible gold since the initial discovery of the Halo zone in July, 2024 (July 18, 2024 News Release). Ultimately, pending final results and overview, photon assay may replace fire assay as the main method for gold quantification in all future rock and core samples taken at the Property. ALS Canada's commitment for rapid processing and quality analysis ensures that results will be delivered promptly, and the Company looks forward to sharing these findings in the coming days. "Golden Cariboo remains committed to employing innovative exploration techniques and appreciates the continued support of its shareholders," said Frank Callaghan, President and CEO of Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. "The upcoming results will provide valuable insights as we advance our exploration efforts at the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property." The technical information in this news release has been reviewed by Jean Pautler, an independent consultant commissioned by the Company. Jean Pautler is a Professional Geoscientist ( registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of BC ("APEGBC") and licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and is a "Qualified Person" with respect to NI 43-101. About Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. Golden Cariboo Resources Ltd. is rediscovering the Cariboo Gold Rush by proceeding with highly targeted drilling and trenching programs on its Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property which is bordered by Osisko Development, partly intertwined with them at the north end of the Cariboo Gold Project, and located along a favorable corridor adjacent to the Spanish and Eureka thrust faults over a 94,899 hectare (234,501 acre) area. Historically, over 101 placer gold creeks on the 90-kilometer (56 mile) trend from the Cariboo Hudson mine north to the Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property have recorded production and successful placer mining continues to this day. Golden Cariboo's Quesnelle Gold Quartz Mine property is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northeast of, and road accessible from, Hixon in central British Columbia. The Property includes the Quesnelle Quartz gold-silver deposit, which was discovered in 1865 in conjunction with placer mining activities. Hixon Creek, which dissects the old workings, is a placer creek which has seen small-scale placer production since the mid 1860s. For further information please contact:GOLDEN CARIBOO RESOURCES LTD. "J. Frank Callaghan" J. Frank Callaghan, President & CEOTel: 604-669-6463 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE LIKE AND FOLLOWInstagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn Neither the "CSE" Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Statements: This news release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and plans of the Company. 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Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, that the Company will receive all necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; that the Company will complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; that the proceeds will be used for property exploration and for general working capital; that the Company will have the resources required to proceed with its exploration plans; that the Company will not run into regulatory or other barriers in carrying out its business plans; that the insider will participate in the Offering, on the terms and conditions and in the amount currently expected by management; and that the Company will be able to rely on the exemption from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements on the basis anticipated. Additionally, forward-looking information involve a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that the Company will not receive the necessary exemptions and approvals to complete the Offering; that the Company will not complete the Offering on the terms disclosed, or at all; that the Company will be unable to use the proceeds for property exploration and for general working capital; that the Company may incur unanticipated costs; that the Company may not have the resources required to pursue its exploration plans; that the Company's operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; that the insider may not participate in the Offering on the terms and conditions and in the amount currently expected by management, or at all; and that the Company may not be able to rely on the exemption from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements on the basis currently expected. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of the information in this news release. Neither the Company nor any of its representatives shall have any liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to you or any person resulting from the use of the information in this news release by you or any of your representatives or for omissions from the information in this news release. The forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date they were originally made. The Company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inside Ally's customer referral program
This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsletter. A customer referral program Ally Bank launched last year has become a 'foundational part' of its marketing strategy, said David Hixon, head of product and lifecycle marketing at the bank. The program accounts for about 15% of the Detroit-based lender's account volume, Hixon said. 'A referral program is really hard. It's hard to do,' Hixon said, clarifying that while the marketing part may be relatively easy, building the back end in a way that customers get paid appropriately can present a challenge. After a small test to about 250,000 customers in early 2024 proved successful – 'we didn't break anything,' Hixon said – the bank played around with offers and new customer requirements and conducted a second test before a full launch in August. Under the program, an existing deposit customer receives $50 when the referred customer opens a spending or savings account with Ally (up to five referrals). The new customer receives $100 once they take actions 'that we deem skewing that account toward a more quality account,' like setting up direct deposit in a spending account, or a recurring transfer in a savings account, Hixon said. Making Ally customers aware of the referral perk is crucial. Hixon's team has been working on more ways to get the program in the hands of customers, since having to dig through an inbox for an email with a referral code is 'a point of friction.' Last week, Ally added a card that can sit in a customer's mobile wallet and features a QR code that can be scanned by a friend, to initiate the account application process. The bank, which has digital savings buckets for its customers, is also working on a way to have payment from the referral program go directly into its own savings bucket, he said. Ally also plans to start using 'moments of delight' to trigger communication promoting the program, such as when a customer isn't charged an overdraft fee, he said. Gen Z customers, by far, have the highest referral rate, Hixon said. 'That group's just more willing to engage with influencers, and that's basically what the referral program is,' he said. The $193 billion-asset bank is also seeing higher engagement rates with Ally employees who are also customers, and people who themselves are referred, pointing to a kind of snowball effect. The next goal, Hixon said, is figuring out how to limit the number of people gaming the program to get free money. The bank wants to make sure it's bringing in quality accounts, so it's working to find a balance. 'We want as much volume to come through this program as we can get, because it's really efficient from a cost perspective, but we also have to make sure that these are people that are signed up for the long haul with us, so there's a real value exchange,' he said. As it stands, the referral program is three to four times more efficient than other marketing avenues, with a cost to acquire that's less than $100, and the money is going to customers rather than social media, paid search or printed mail, Hixon said. Ally assumed it would see a degradation in response, but hasn't, Hixon said. 'There was definitely a spike and definitely a tail-off,' but now it's reached a steady state with referrals coming in every day, he said. Although the bank has said the program will end in December – Hixon cited a legal requirement to identifying a conclusion date, because it's an incentivized program – 'I feel certain that once we get into Q4, we'll be communicating with, 'Good news, we're extending it for another calendar year,'' he said. It's relatively common to turn to a third-party vendor for this kind of program, Hixon said. That it was built in-house speaks to the bank's nature of doing things iteratively, he contended. Now that the program has proven successful, Ally's technology team is getting involved in building what some may call bells and whistles, Hixon said. Ally declined to comment on the program's budget. 'When we launched it, I had to beg, borrow, steal' for funding for it, Hixon said. Since then, the budget for it has grown, and he expects it will continue to. The lender is the largest all-digital bank in the U.S., yet serves only 1% of the market, CEO Michael Rhodes noted this month at the company's shareholder meeting. Recently, the bank has refocused its strategy on three core businesses: auto dealer financial services – its largest segment – deposits and corporate finance. Hixon said he expects the referral program will have a notable role in that strategy because Ally has historically focused on competitive interest rates and driving savings account balances, but it's now trying to push more toward everyday banking. Ally has about 3.3 million deposit customers and $146 billion of retail deposits as of the first quarter. The bank added 58,000 net new deposit customers in the quarter, a 6% increase year over year, with millennials and younger customers making up the largest segment of new clients, Ally said. 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CBS News
30-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Some students exposed to tuberculosis at Dillard High School, Broward officials say
Some students at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale have been identified as exposed to tuberculosis following a confirmed on-campus case, Broward County school officials said Wednesday. Broward health officials begin testing students for tuberculosis Superintendent Howard Hepburn said health experts conducted contact tracing and found students who may have been exposed. Those individuals will be tested with parental consent to determine whether additional cases are present. "There is one confirmed case of tuberculosis at Dillard High School," Hepburn said. "They did contact tracking and they found other kids we have identified who have been exposed." Hepburn, who toured the school on Wednesday, said he is confident in the steps being taken and emphasized that he is "not particularly worried." The infected student, whose identity and grade level were not disclosed, is reportedly doing well. Dillard High sees spike in absences amid TB testing Broward Schools Chair Debra Hixon said the district is taking the situation seriously. "Obviously we are concerned that we are going through the right steps to make sure all the steps are taken that are necessary," she said. The confirmed case has had an impact on Dillard's school attendance. Of the school's 1,900 students, 475 were absent Wednesday — more than double the typical number. Hixon urged families to keep students in school, especially during this critical period of state testing. "It is very important for students to be in school for a lot of reasons, especially as we begin testing season," Hixon said. What to know about tuberculosis symptoms and transmission Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include: Persistent cough Weight loss Night sweats Fever "It is unusual to have TB in our community," said Dr. Paula Eckhardt, chief of the Memorial Healthcare System's infectious disease division. "You are exposed if you are in close proximity with a person who has TB for an extended period of time." She added that many infected individuals may not immediately show symptoms. No TB outbreak declared, Broward officials continue to monitor While only one case has been confirmed, school and health officials said there is no outbreak at this time and they are closely monitoring the situation. Parents who have not been contacted directly by the school or the Florida Department of Health are not required to take any action. Questions can be directed to the Florida Department of Health in Broward County at (954) 848-2680.
CBS News
03-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Florida lawmakers revisit gun laws, Parkland families push back
As the new legislative session begins Tuesday, Florida lawmakers are once again taking up gun laws, sparking opposition from families of the 17 victims killed in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. A newly introduced bill would lower the minimum age to purchase a gun from 21 to 18, reversing a measure passed in response to the Parkland shooting. Debbie Hixon, whose husband Chris was killed that day, opposes any rollback of the law. "That law has really saved a lot of lives across the state," Hixon said. Tony Montalto, whose 14-year-old daughter Gina Rose Montalto was among the victims, also opposes the measure. Debate over guns on college campuses Another bill under consideration would allow firearms on college and university campuses. Montalto believes that only well-trained security personnel should carry weapons in those settings. "Well-selected and well-trained should be the ones with weapons on campus," Montalto said. "I don't feel that our students are in such jeopardy that they need to carry as well." FIU sophomore Vinh Le also expressed concerns. "If everybody has a gun, then it might cause shootings," Le said. Lawmakers and leadership weigh in State Sen. Randy Fine, who introduced the Senate versions of both bills, defended the proposals. His office referred to past press releases, in which he stated: "The Second Amendment does not take the semester off when you step on a college campus." Regarding lowering the gun purchasing age, Fine argued the current law is inconsistent. "After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Safety Act passed in 2018, I committed to addressing the inconsistency that allows an 18-year-old to be given a firearm by a parent or purchase one in a private transaction but not from a licensed firearms dealer," he said. Gov. Ron DeSantis has also voiced support for open carry in Florida. Hixon, Montalto, and other Parkland families plan to travel to Tallahassee to speak with lawmakers in an effort to prevent changes to existing gun laws.
