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LAKECITYREPORTER.COM A new twist Richardson SUNDAY EDITION to sales tax monument holiday. 1C resurrected. 1D ENTERTAINMENT AT FGC Jury acquits watch captain Local civil rights leader urges calm after verdict in racially charged case.
By KYLE HIGHTOWER and MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press
SANFORD — Neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman was cleared of all charges Saturday in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager whose killing unleashed furious debate across the U.S. PHOTOS COURTESY FGC over racial profiling, self- A performance by the high-energy, choreographed Dragonfly Orchestra is one of eight entertainment events scheduled by Florida Gateway defense and equal jus- Zimmerman College for the 2013-14 season. Season tickets will go on sale Saturday. tice. Zimmerman, 29, blinked and barely smiled when the verdict was announced. He could have been convicted of second- College announces season lineup degree murder or manslaughter. But the jury of six women, all but one of them Ticket packages produce a better lineup than white, reached a verdict of not guilty after the year before, especially deliberating well into the night Saturday. will go on sale after a groundbreaking 2012- 13 season. VERDICT continued on 3A at Saturday event. “For the second year in a row, we blew away all of From staff reports our expectations,” he said. arry Gatlin, Jerrod “Every year, we’ll continue to Radio stations Niemann and the experiment and tweak parts Roots and Boots of the series. But the most tour featuring Joe important element is that we off-air; owners Diffie, Sammy continue to gather feedback, LKershaw, and Aaron Tippin talk to our fans, and continue promise return will headline the 2013-14 sea- to improve all elements of son of FGC Entertainment at their experience at Florida By DEREK GILLIAM Florida Gateway College. Larry Gatlin (left) and Jerrod Niemann are two of the performers Gateway College.” [email protected] Two popular shows will lined up for shows at Florida Gateway College during the 2013-14 This season will feature five also return to FGC this sea- shows in the Levy Performing season. Gatlin will kick off the season on Aug. 13. The local broadcasting company that son. “The Nutcracker” will Arts Center and three shows operates WQLC 102.1 FM Power Country have two performances in July 20 at a Pick-Your-Seat this past season concluded, in the Howard Conference and WGRO 960 AM suspended broad- December, and will feature event at the college Levy we were immediately asked Center. casting from its radio stations at 7 p.m. local children of all ages. Performing Arts Center. by our season ticket holders Friday, but company officials say they will “Never Stop Believin’: A Individual show tickets will go about this upcoming lineup. THE LINEUP return in the fall. Tribute to Journey,” which on sale July 29, and the series There’s been an anticipa- Power Country Radio Network oper- Aug. 13 — An Evening was FGC’s first sellout show kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 13. tion building in the commu- ates out of Lake City and also suspend- with Larry Gatlin — One of in 2010, will return. They “The 2013-14 season marks nity, and we hope this lineup ed operations of its Perry radio station, country music’s living leg- will also incorporate a tribute another great year of enter- meets those expectations.” WNFK 92.1. ends, Gatlin made a name for to Bon Jovi into the perfor- tainment at Florida Gateway Rob Chapman, coordina- Scott Savage, general manager of Power himself as part of one of the mance. College,” said Troy Roberts, tor of marketing, web and County Radio, said plans are to retool the most successful trios of all Season tickets for the eight- the college’s public informa- graphic production, said it stations to bring a more dynamic and show series will go on sale tion coordinator. “As soon as proves daunting each year to SHOWS continued on 6A RADIO continued on 3A Dispatch transition OK sought City manager to requested ahead and be prepared well c o u n c i l ’ s before that,” Johnson said. brief council at e n d o r s e - He is hopeful the city’s Monday session. ment of modified dispatch center the Lake will be up and running by City Public mid-September or earlier. By TONY BRITT S a f e t y Johnson said the city [email protected] Johnson D i s p a t c h started working on the C e n t e r transition plan as soon as City officials plan to forge modification and transition they received notice of the ahead on their plans to plan. The meeting will take Oct. 1 deadline. leave the Columbia County place at 7 p.m. Monday at The transition plan combined communications City Hall, 205 N. Marion was implemented July 1 center, and have come up Ave. and consists of physical, with a transition plan to Last month, the city personnel and software have the city’s revamped decided that it would changes at the city dis- communication system up dispatch the city Fire patch center. The antici- and running in the near Department’s calls, and pated financial impact of TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter future. the agreement for the the project was listed at The transition plan and city’s participation in the $350,000. Preventive maintenance strategy will be up for dis- Columbia County com- Funding was earmarked cussion during Monday bined communications in the city’s 2012-13 budget City work crews and subcontractors perform preventive maintenance by installing an anode night’s city council meet- center was terminated, for dispatch center work. bed Friday on Monroe Street for the city’s natural gas department. Crews have been work- ing. where City Manager effective Oct. 1. ing on the project for a week and are expected to do similar work on a gas line near State Wendell Johnson has “Our plans are to move COUNCIL continued on 3A Road 100 in the near future.
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2a LAKE CITY REPORTER SUNDAY REPORT SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424
Friday: Friday: Saturday: Saturday: Wednesday: Wednesday: 2-19-37-43 13 1-16-22-23-36 Afternoon: 8-9-3 Afternoon: 8-5-4-4 13-17-20-23-24-30 30-31-45-55-59 Evening: N/A Evening: N/A x2 PB 27 AROUND FLORIDA DCF’s ‘transformation’ may cut corners TALLAHASSEE stories about the six legis- 2-year-old daughter was — This month, the Florida lators. All are Democrats injured during an alleged Department of Children and nearly all of them are drug deal. and Families launched from South Florida. The Clearwater police said a new approach to child Legislature under the Nicole Whitfield left her safety that its leaders pre- constitution is responsible daughter in the car when dict will “transform” the for being the “sole judge” she got out to buy or sell old system. of the qualifications of its marijuana. The deal some- The department is train- members. how went bad and that’s ing 5,000 staff members, when authorities say the putting new technology in little girl tried to get into their hands and collaborat- Man stole car the vehicle her mother ing with judges, service with toddler in it was in and ended up being providers, guardians ad dragged a short distance litem and others to cre- FORT MYERS — when the vehicle started ate a consistent, “holistic” Authorities are searching moving. child-welfare system. for a man they say stole a The child was taken “We called the initia- car with a 2-year-old girl to the hospital for minor tive Child Protection in the backseat in south- injuries and released to Transformation, because west Florida. relatives. The Department it completely changes Fort Myers Police say of Children and Families is the way DCF approaches the suspect stole the car also investigating. from an apartment com- reports of abuse and COURTESY neglect,” wrote DCF plex Friday and quickly dropped the child off Wildlife deaths Secretary David Wilkins Support for youth in an op-ed piece in the down the road. The sus- blamed on algae Tallahassee Democrat on First Federal Bank of Florida has donated $1,000 to Outreach for Youth to support the pect then allegedly drove July 5. Southside Idol singing competition for students at Columbia High School. Pictured are to another location and INDIAN RIVER — A According to Wilkins, (from left) Renee Faulkner, First Federal vice president and financial center manager; Gigi jumped into another car, federal researcher has he learned that the state’s possibly a white sedan found three varieties of Register, the bank’s East Region sales manager; and Nicole Smith, a volunteer for the and drove off. toxins from microscopic child welfare system was Outreach for Youth organization. “broken” shortly after The News-Press reports algae that he says are taking the reins at DCF, a woman walking her dog responsible for the deaths when 10-year-old Nubia the whole family in the investigate whether six elected from the district found the little girl crying of manatees, dolphins Barahona was murdered process to teach them to lawmakers are flouting where they live. and asking for her moth- and pelicans in the Indian in February 2011. Wilkins make better decisions and, a state law that requires “Any violation of these er. The child appeared River Lagoon in the past diagnosed the problems when necessary to keep a legislator to live in the provisions is a compro- to be unharmed and was year. as systemic, including the the child safe, remove district that he or she rep- mise of our democratic reunited with her mother. Scientists said manatees inexperience of DCF work- children from dangerous resents. process and undermines Police said the woman have been eating more of ers --- due partly to their situations.” Sen. Jack Latvala, R- the values that we expect had just arrived home at the toxins, which stick to rapid turnover --- and the But as the new system Clearwater, called for public officers to embody,” her apartment and was seaweed, because algae lack of proper training for rolls out, some children’s the inquiry in a letter wrote Latvala. helping another person blooms have killed the them. advocates are asking Thursday to Gov. Rick Jackie Schutz, a spokes- out of the car when the seagrass they normally “Our focus will shift to whether DCF has cut too Scott as well as the state’s woman for Scott, said the suspect jumped in and eat. assessing the full family many corners, thereby put- legislative leaders. senator’s letter “raises took off. Peter Moeller, a functioning to understand ting more families at risk. Latvala, who chairs serious matters.” She said research chemist at the the dynamics and set the Senate Ethics and Scott has asked his gener- Mom arrested National Ocean Service in the stage for identify- Senator wants Elections Committee, stat- al counsel to meet with top Charleston, said he still ing needs that will keep ed he wants a “conclusive lawyers in the Legislature after child is hurt doesn’t know which algae finding” into whether the to “determine appropriate are producing them and the children safe,” he residency probe CLEARWATER — A 27- legislators are violating the next steps.” they don’t know how to wrote. “Our investigators year-old southwest Florida TALLAHASSEE — Top law. Florida’s Constitution Latvala in his letter eliminate it. and case managers are mother has been charged Florida leaders may soon requires legislators to be included links to news being trained to engage with child neglect after her n From wire services
Celebrity Birthdays PEOPLE IN THE NEWS n Actor Harry Dean Stanton (“The Sopranos”) is 67. is 87. n Singer-comedian Kyle n Actress-singer Polly Gass of Tenacious D is 53. Bergen is 83. n Actress Jane Lynch Randy Travis remains critical n Actor Vincent Pastore (“Glee”) is 53. NASHVILLE, Tenn. ospital officials say coun- try music star Randy Daily Scripture Travis remains in critical condition and has been Therefore God exalted him to under heavy sedation the highest place and gave him Hsince surgery following a stroke. The 54-year-old singer has been the name that is above every hospitalized since Sunday after suf- name, that at the name of fering congestive heart failure due to a viral illness. Jesus every knee should bow, in Travis suffered the stroke heaven and on earth and under Wednesday night at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano and doctors the earth, and every tongue performed surgery to relieve pres- acknowledge that Jesus Christ sure on his brain. A hospital statement says the is Lord, to the glory of God the “Three Wooden Crosses” singer is “Father. resting comfortably and that his fam- — Philippians 2:9-11 ily continues to ask for prayers and support. The Grammy Award-winning Lake City Reporter singer has been surrounded by fam- JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter How to reacH us ily and friends while in the hospital Main number . . . . .(386) 752-1293 BusINess and received a visit Thursday from Wet wait Fax number ...... 752-9400 Controller Sue Brannon . . .754-0419 George Jones’ widow, Nancy, who Lake City resident Vickie Colwell rests on a bench along U.S. Highway 90 as she Circulation ...... 755-5445 ([email protected]) Online . . . www lakecityreporter. com. played music for her late husband’s waits out a rain shower Friday afternoon. cIrcuLatIoN The Lake City Reporter, an affiliate of longtime friend. Lake City Reporter Community Newspapers Inc., is pub- Home delivery of the should be completed by 6:30 a.m. “I am doing my best to make that the ill-fated Dunbar casino resort, a lished Tuesday through Friday and ” Sunday at 180 E. Duval St., Lake City, Tuesday through Friday, and by 7:30 Depp interested in happen,” he told the newspaper of $100 million project that would have Fla. 32055. Periodical postage paid at a.m. on Sunday. buying Wounded Knee a possible purchase. “It’s land they included a golf course and a steam- Lake City, Fla. Member Audit Bureau of Please call 386-755-5445 to report any were pushed on to and then they powered passenger train. It never Circulation and The Associated Press. problems with your delivery service. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — For All material herein is property of the Lake In Columbia County, customers should were massacred there. It really sad- materialized. City Reporter. Reproduction in whole or months, questions have swirled dens me.” The listing does not include call before 10:30 a.m. to report a ser- in part is forbidden without the permis- vice error for same day re-delivery. After about whether developers, activists sion of the publisher. U.S. Postal Service Landowner James Czywczynski, Costner’s Midnight Star casino and 10:30 a.m., next day re-delivery or ser- No. 310-880. or tribes would be willing to plunk whose family has owned the proper- restaurant, the tallest building on vice related credits will be issued. POSTMASTER: Send address changes down millions to buy a portion of ty since 1968, is trying to sell the 40- Deadwood’s Main Street, or the $6 In all other counties where home delivery to Lake City Reporter, P.O. Box 1709, the Wounded Knee National Historic is available, next day re-delivery or ser- acre fraction of the historic landmark million visitor attraction he owns Lake City, Fla. 32056. vice related credits will be issued. Landmark. Now there’s a new poten- and another 40-acre parcel for $4.9 on the town’s north edge called Publisher Todd Wilson . . . .754-0418 Circulation ...... 755-5445 tial buyer in the mix: Johnny Depp. million. The two parcels of land have Tatanka: Story of the Bison. ([email protected]) But is the star of “The Lone been assessed for $14,000. The sale Costner filmed much of his ([email protected]) News Home delivery rates Ranger” really preparing to be the has sparked outrage among tribal Academy Award-wining movie one who buys the property where Editor Robert Bridges . . . .754-0428 (Tuesday -Friday and Sunday) members who feel Czywczynski is “Dances with Wolves” in South ([email protected]) 12 Weeks...... $26.32 hundreds of Native Americans were trying to profit from the killing of Dakota. 24 Weeks...... $48.79 killed? 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Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 3A Commissioner to recommend changes to school grading system Superintendents want to drop that much,” school” if the ESE center chooses to he said. receive an alternative rating instead relief due to changes Part of the prob- of a school grade. in state requirements. lem, Huddleston But because grades are set to and other superin- be released soon, Bennett said any tendents say, is that changes to this year’s grades under By BRANDON LARRABEE the state has imple- that recommendation should be han- The News Service of Florida mented 13 changes dled retroactively through an appeals Huddleston this year alone to the process. TALLAHASSEE — Education accountability sys- State Sen. Bill Montford, D- Commissioner Tony Bennett will ask tem for schools — making it harder Tallahassee, said he saw the changes the State Board of Education Tuesday to meet the standards and harder to recommended by Bennett as a “good, JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter to prevent schools from dropping by figure out what’s going wrong. reasonable response.” Montford, Officials with Power Country 102.1 FM said that the radio more than one letter grade on the “We don’t have a problem at all who also serves as the CEO of the station temporarily shut down at 7 p.m. Friday. Plans are to state report card in an effort to coun- with the standards being raised, but Florida Association of District School resume broadcasting in the fall. ter what superintendents say could we have a problem with the method- Superintendents, took part in discus- be an alarming drop in grades. ology in the way the grades are being sions between Bennett and the super- Bennett’s recommendations, to be calculated,” Huddleston said. intendents. RADIO: Stations silent taken up at a specially called meeting, Concerns about that complex- “Clearly, I think this is a fair are seen as an effort to avoid another ity also hover over the state’s efforts approach to it,” Montford said. Continued From Page 1A botched rollout of the school grades to put in place the “Common Core He said he was encouraged that after last year’s release became a State Standards,” which are based on Bennett was keeping the common improved listening experi- in the 1970s, the Saturday public-relations headache for the national guidelines. core system in mind as he considered ence. morning broadcast called Department of Education. In a letter to state board members the changes. “This is strictly to bring The Tiger’s Breakfast Bennett’s predecessor, Gerard explaining his thinking, Bennett took Miami-Dade County a better product to the talked exclusively about Robinson, resigned a short time after pains to distance the school grades Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, community,” Savage said. Columbia High School the rollout mess, though Robinson proposal from any idea that it would who helped spearhead the drive for Still, the company’s 10 football. said he was leaving to spend more water down the state’s accountability tweaking this year’s grades, was mea- employees were laid off. Station owner Nick time with his family. system. sured in his praise of the recommen- Savage said when the sta- Bolton, said this is the first The limit on any drop in school “To be clear, my recommendations dations. tions resume operation, major overhaul in many grades was one of the key recommen- ... are made not to soften the blow “We support the commissioner’s they intend to bring back years, but the station will dations that school district superin- of higher standards or to reduce recommendations, especially the con- all the employees and continue to play country tendents offered Bennett during dis- the number of failing schools, but tinuation of the temporary safety net possibly hire more sales music when it returns. cussions earlier this month. It would rather to advance the best policy for that prevents schools from dropping people. Before going off the continue a policy started last year Florida’s students and position our more than one grade letter in a given WGRO 960 AM began air, Berry Raulerson, the during the grades controversy. state for a successful transition to full year,” Carvalho said. “It is our hope, broadcasting in Lake City station’s afternoon disc The superintendents say that some implementation of the (common core however, that the Florida Board of in 1958. At one time, Pat jockey, played an the song of the data they’re getting back as standards) in the 2014-15 school year Education will consider polling dis- Summerall was on the air “Happy Trails.” they do the initial calculations for the and beyond,” he wrote. tricts for the ESE center choice (rat- there. Beginning in the “Happy trails to you, till report cards this year seem to be off Bennett also recommended not ing or grading) prior to the release of early 1960s and stopping we meet again.” — but they don’t know why. including the scores of students at school grades; otherwise, they will Columbia County Schools so-called “ESE centers,” which teach be branded as failing and have to Superintendent Terry Huddleston students with disabilities, in the appeal.” endorsed Bennett’s proposal. grades of the schools they might Lake City Reporter staff writer “Our teachers teach harder every otherwise attend. Currently, those Amanda Williamson contributed to this year, and it’s not possible for grades students’ scores count for the “home story. “WE ARE WOMEN, WE ARE MOTHERS, WE UNDERSTAND” VERDICT: Jury finds Zimmerman not guilty Continued From Page 1A
The jurors considered believed we could prove,” of the Lake City branch of fear death or bodily harm. nearly three weeks of often Corey said. the NAACP, did not imme- Martin’s parents, along wildly conflicting testimony Local reaction was dis- diately return a call seeking with civil rights leaders such over who was the aggres- belief by some in the black comment. as the Revs. Jesse Jackson sor on the rainy night the community. As the verdict drew near, and Al Sharpton, argued 17-year-old was shot while “I found it difficult to police and city leaders in that Zimmerman — whose walking through the gated understand how a full- the Orlando suburb of father is white and whose Daina Greene, MD townhouse community grown man can hunt down Sanford and other parts of mother is Hispanic — had Board Certified Marlene Summers, CNM where he was staying. a child and just shoot him,” Florida said they were tak- racially profiled their son. Healthcare Provider Defense attorneys said said long-time civil rights ing precautions against the And they accused inves- the case was classic self- leader Glynnell Pressley of possibility of mass protests tigators of dragging their FREE pregnancy tests in the ofice and defense, claiming Martin Lake City. or unrest in the event of an feet because Martin was a offering DaVinci Robotic Surgeries. knocked Zimmerman down However, Pressley urged acquittal. black teenager. SPECIALIZING IN: New Patients Welcome and was slamming the calm in the wake of the “There is no party in this Despite the racially ■ Non-Invasive Laparoscopic older man’s head against verdict. case who wants to see any charged nature of the case, Gynecological Surgery Call today for a the concrete sidewalk when “Violence only begets violence,” Seminole County race was barely mentioned ■ Adolescent Gynecology personal appointment: Zimmerman fired his gun. violence,” he said. “That’s Sheriff Don Eslinger said at the trial. Even after the ■ High and Low Risk Obstetrics 386-755-0500 Prosecutors called not the way to do it. There immediately after jurors verdict, prosecutors said ■ Contraception ■ Delivering at Shands Lake Shore 449 SE Baya Drive Zimmerman a liar and por- are some other remedies began deliberating. “We the case was not about ■ In-Office ultrasounds for our patients Lake City, Florida 32025 trayed him was a “wannabe and violence is not one of have an expectation upon race. ■ 3D/4D Entertainment Scans www.dainagreenemd.com cop” vigilante who had them.” this announcement that our grown frustrated by break- The head of the Lake community will continue to ins in his neighborhood com- City branch of the Southern act peacefully.” mitted primarily by young Christian Leadership The verdict came a year black men. Zimmerman Conference said there was and a half after civil rights assumed Martin was up to a lesson to be taken from protesters angrily demand- no good and took the law the case. ed Zimmerman be pros- into his own hands, pros- “As a parent, I want to ecuted. ecutors said. lock my children in the Zimmerman wasn’t State Attorney Angela house,” said Bea Coker. “As arrested for 44 days after Corey said after the ver- a citizen and advocate, I beg the Feb. 26, 2012, shooting dict that she believed sec- each of us to take some as police in Sanford insisted ond-degree murder was the time and get to know the that Florida’s Stand Your appropriate charge because children in our community. Ground law on self-defense AUGUST 2-3, 2013 Zimmerman’s mindset “fit Don’t let their appearance prohibited them from the bill of second-degree and our fear place this issue bringing charges. Florida ΖI\RXȇUHQHZWR)O\&DVWLQJRUORRNLQJWRUHȴQH\RXUVNLOOV murder.” in our backyard.” gives people wide latitude our day and a half workshop is a great place to start. “We charged what we Debra White, president to use deadly force if they 6WHSE\VWHSRXULQVWUXFWRUVZLOOJXLGH\RXWKURXJKWKHFDVWKRRNVHWWLQJ ȴVKȴJKWLQJDQGODQGLQJ COUNCIL: Fire dispatch on agenda &RPHMRLQRXUȵ\ȴVKLQJZRUNVKRSDQGFDWFKUHOHDVHDQGUHOLVKHYHU\PLQXWH GD\ZRUNVKRSIHHVVWDUWLQJDW$GXOWVDQG.LGVSOXVPHDOVDQGPRWHO Continued From Page 1A 6HHRQHGD\IHHDQGPHDOFRVWVRQOLQH
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Project details include: ment. Award Project. The Bishop Edwin G. Weed Camp The Bishop Frank S. Cerveny Conference Center ■ Replacing the current The transition plan also Episcopal Diocese of Florida console system with a new calls for two new dispatch- system; er positions. Johnson said ■ Adding repeaters for officials hope to have the fire paging and other ser- positions filled within the vices; next month or two. ■ Replacing outdated “We’re going to do our repeaters; very best to make this ■ Cleaning the tower transition as efficient and infrastructure to accommo- safe as possible,” he said. date proper wind loading “We feel our public will and expansion; have no interruption of ■ Implementing soft- service delivery.” 934 NE Lake DeSoto Circle, Lake City, FL ware for fire department In other business, the state reporting; council will: (Next to Courthouse) ■ Adding fourth dis- ■ Hear about the patch stations, including Ichetucknee Springshed SmartCop implementation Water Quality and furniture; Improvement Project; ■ Adding fire depart- ■ Review a staff recom- ment laptops to SmartCop; mendation to approve the ■ Installing and pro- 2013-14 fiscal year tenta- 4AOPINION OPINION
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OUR OPINION Don’t forget about us, Sen. Dean he Chamber of Commerce, in league with the Suwannee River Water Management District, is making a big push to get our share of the $10 million state lawmakers have allocated for fresh- Twater springs restoration in Florida. The aim is to convert a sprayfield in the Ichetucknee Trace into a wetland. This plan is of critical importance to North Central Florida, as the Ichetucknee, a huge eco- nomic driver throughout the region, has long been under assault from a wide range of pollutants and contaminants, according to experts. We’re not sure how much of the $10 million we’ll get, but we do know two things. First, for the plan to be effective to any degree, we need at least a sizable chunk of it. In fact, local water district officials say we could sink the entire $10 million into saving the Ichetucknee and still not accomplish all that needs Run Elbert Guillory to be done. Second, while backed strongly by our own state Rep. Elizabeth Porter, the Ichetucknee plan is certainly not the top priority of her Senate counterpart, Charlie Dean of Inverness. Back in May, Dean told an Ocala newspaper his against Sen. Landrieu first choice for the funds was Silver Springs and Crystal River. mid the dense fog and percent and food stamp recipients That should come as no surprise. hot air concerning what have increased 39 percent since Senate District 5 stretches from Lake City all the the Republican Party 2009. And, of course, unemploy- way down to Marion and Citrus counties. The great should be about, which ment insurance was increased to 99 mass of people, money and power in the district is is really just a subhead- weeks. Aing of the bigger issue regarding Meanwhile, while we take more centered in its southern reaches, which Dean, a former Citrus County sheriff, calls home. Beyond what America should be about, a and more of our own resources that, the near-demise of Silver Springs, once a world- new voice of clarity has emerged. to subsidize people to not work, famous tourist attraction, has garnered media atten- It’s the voice of Louisiana Star Parker the growing government strangle- tion far and wide. State Sen. Elbert Guillory, who [email protected] hold over businesses -- such as What rational politician wouldn’t make that his top announced several weeks ago his the Obamacare mandate (parts of priority? departure from the Democratic any clearer about what this country which were just delayed by one Sen. Dean told the Lake City Reporter that he Party, which he calls “the party needs to turn around. year by Obama administration) favored restoration projects already under way of disappointment,” to become a America is not growing. to force businesses of 50 or more Republican. Jobs are being created at a painfully employees to provide government because results would be seen sooner. The state has I wrote about Guillory a few slow rate, and although the unem- defined health care -- makes grow- already allocated $4 million to Silver Springs, soon weeks ago after I met him at the @ ployment rate has dropped, the ing businesses and hiring full-time to become a state park, in order to remove rides and Large conference in Baton Rouge, overall percentage of the population workers harder and harder. other vestiges of Disneyfication. Still, Dean studious- where he announced his change of employed has barely budged from What is wrong with America is ly avoided admitting to us that his top priority lay to party. where it dropped to in the early not a mystery. It’s the Democratic the south. Despite repeated questioning he would Subsequently, Guillory explained days of the recession. Party. People who don’t want to be only say, through an aide, that he favored funds for in a video that went viral why he, Stanford University economist free. People who don’t want to take Ichetucknee as well, and that a wide range of proj- a black Democrat, would become Edward Lazear laid out the dismal the personal responsibility for their ects would get some part of the cash. a Republican, and he continues to picture in a recent Wall Street lives that freedom requires. A politi- Sen. Dean, we appreciate your role in bringing deliver his compelling message with Journal column. cal class drunk with the power and the funds you already have to our region for similar such power and clarity that I can- In 2006, 63.4 percent of the work- money they get running the govern- projects. And if you believe the state Department not see how he can be ignored as a ing age population was employed. ment plantation. of Environmental Protection should favor Silver leader who should rise to national By 2011, this was down to 58.2 per- As always, blacks, with unemploy- Springs over us in this instance, so be it. Hopefully, prominence. cent and it’s still at 58.6 percent. ment twice the national average, funds – in significant quantity to do some good Republicans are still in search for Usually, when the unemployment are hurt the most as the strangled – will be available next legislative session as well, a candidate to run in 2014 against rate drops, Lazear explains, there is economy doesn’t grow. and it will be our turn. We’ll wait, if we have to. incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. a corresponding increase in the per- More and more blacks are real- But don’t count on our continued patience. Mary Landrieu. centage of the population employed. izing they need freedom, not the Why not Guillory? But not this time. plantation. The Ichetucknee is every bit as important to us as Recently Guillory tweeted out, Now more and more able-bodied And without freedom, America Silver Springs is to your constituents to the south. “It’s no longer the American dream, men and women are dropping out will not grow. We can only hope you aren’t taking us, and our it’s the American nightmare of of the workforce. Today 37 percent It’s why black conservatives like votes, for granted. relying on a monthly government of the unemployed are long term Elbert Guillory see it all so clearly. check.” -- more than 26 weeks. At the peak It’s why America needs him. Speaking to Republicans in of the last major recession in the Louisianans should get behind Arkansas, he appealed to the early 1980s, Lazear notes, this never him and run him against Mary Lake City Reporter Republican Party to stop “cowering exceeded 27 percent. Landrieu. behind closed doors.” Why? The government plantation “It’s time to shout our values and has grown even more generous Serving Columbia County Since 1874 ideals from the mountaintops,” he (while we run trillion-dollar deficits ■ Star Parker is president of CURE, says. “Prayer, family, free markets, to pay for it) to encourage not work- The Lake City Reporter is published with pride Coalition on Urban Renewal and limited government, lower taxes.” ing. Education (www.urbancure.org) and for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ I don’t think it is possible to be Disability roles have increased 13 author of three books. ties by Community Newspapers Inc. 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Farm bill pared of food stamps This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, integrity and hard work. sets up showdown with Senate epublicans in the House The idea of severing SNAP from Todd Wilson, Publisher of Representatives this the must-pass ag bill was first sug- Robert Bridges, Editor week pushed through an gested by Michael Needham of the Jim Barr, Associate Editor agriculture bill that, for conservative Heritage Action for Sue Brannon, Controller the first time since 1973, America. “The reason Congress Rdid not include the nation’s vast should end the unholy alliance that Dink NeSmith, President food stamp program. has dominated the food stamp and Tom Wood, Chairman Officially known as the farm bill for decades is to allow an Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Dale McFeatters open and substantive debate on the Program, or SNAP, the program [email protected] issues,” the group said this week. represents one of the federal The SNAP-less ag bill is headed LETTERS POLICY government’s last remaining major participation rose from 26.3 million for opposition with the Senate, anti-poverty initiatives. which approved modest cuts to Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly writ‑ in 2007 to 46.6 million last year. Thursday’s 216-to-208 party-line Nearly one in every six food stamps. President Obama has ten and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 vote experienced particularly acri- Americans now receives food vowed to veto the measure if it does words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters monious debate, even by House stamps. not contain food stamps supports. must be signed and include the writer’s name, address standards. Conservatives hope to But the growth in costs has Jim Weill, president of the nation- and telephone number for verification. Writers can make deep cuts in the food stamp been even greater, jumping from al anti-hunger organization Food have two program, which usually represents $28.6 billion in 2005 to $74.6 bil- Research and Action Center, vowed nearly 80 percent of the agriculture lion last year. That nearly tripling his group would “continue to work letters per month published. Letters and guest columns bill’s spending. expense drew conservative ire toward a farm bill that protects are the opinion of the writers and not necessarily that The economic recession of 2008- -- and a little unusual poetry from SNAP and the nation’s children, of the Lake City Reporter. 09 and continued high unemploy- House Speaker John Boehner, R- seniors and working families.” BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL ment rates have prompted huge Ohio. “If ands and buts were candy 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. jumps in the number of Americans and nuts, every day would be who must rely on federal assistance BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. Christmas,” he told reporters when to buy food. The U.S. Department asked if he would allow a compro- ■ Dale McFeatters is editorial writer for BY EMAIL: [email protected] of Agriculture reports that SNAP mise bill to come to the floor. Scripps Howard News Service. 5A
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July 14 Church, 17077 25th Road, are a current or former will have vacation Bible survivor of domestic vio- Celebration of Hymns School from 6:30 to 8:45 lence, call (386) 719-2702 The First Presbyterian each night Sunday through for meeting location and Church invites the commu- Friday for children ages an intake appointment. nity to a Celebration of the 3 through 12. For more All services are free and Hymns of faith at 7 p.m. information, contact Judy confidential. There is no charge for the at (386) 249-0710. celebration, which includes Art League special guest performers. A The Art League of North dinner is also available at 6 July 15 Florida will meet at 6:30 p.m. for $8 per person. Call SCORE workshop p.m. the First Presbyterian the church office at 752- SCORE is holding a free Church Fellowship Hall, 0670 by July 10, if you plan entrepreneur’s interactive 697 SW Baya Drive. The to have the dinner. After workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. meeting will follow dinner the Celebration of Hymns at the Columbia County at 7 p.m. Photographer there will be an ice cream Public Library, 308 NW John Stokes will speak social. Columbia Ave. You can about print making prepa- ask questions, get advice, ration for intaglio printing Lay program meet other entrepreneurs, techniques used by the old New Mount Pisgah AME receive free educational masters. The community is Church will have its annual materials from the Small invited to attend. lay program, “Books of Business Administration the Bible Old Testament,” and other sources, and NAARFE meeting at 4 p.m. Several commu- arrange for one-on-one The National Association nity members will speak, business counseling from of Active and Retired and refreshments will be qualified SCORE volun- Federal Employees will served. For more informa- teers. Call (386) 752-2000 meet at 1 p.m. in the tion, call Gussie Henderson or email scorelakecity@ Lifestyle Enrichment at (386) 961-8656 or Deanna gmail.com to reserve your Center, 628 SE Allison George at (386) 755-6044. seat. Court. The guest speaker will be Dr. Debra K. Griffin Women’s Day Women’s Bible study of Hearing Solutions. All The Philadelphia Baptist A women’s Bible study current and retired federal Church will have its class will be held each employees are invited. For Women’s Day Celebration Monday at 9:30 a.m. at more information, call Jim at 11 a.m. Theme is the Class Extension of Purvis at 752-8570. “Women in Action: Ready Our Redeemer Lutheran and Equipped for Jesus, Church, 436 SW McFarlane Water fitness the Christ.” Our mes- Ave. All denominations are Splash dance fitness senger will be Evangelist welcome. For more infor- clases will be held at Gloria Jackson of Antioch mation, call Esther at (386) 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Missionary Baptist Church 752-9909. Thursdays in July at the in Fort White. Columbia County Aquatic Aglow Lighthouse Complex. Cost is $5. For Special service Lake City Aglow more information, call (386) The Women’s Home Lighthouse will meet at 7 755-8195 or (386) 466-7747. Mission and Women of p.m. at Christ Community Truth Ministry of Greater Church, at 159 SW Truevine Missionar y Spencer Court. The speak- Photos by JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter July 17 Baptist Churc will have a er will be Chad Taylor of Plant clinic Praise and Worship service Consuming Fire Ministries Cow Appreciation Day University of Florida at 3 p.m. Sister Chavelia in Thomasville, Ga. He is The Chick-fil-A on U.S. 90 West held ‘Cow Appreciation Day’ on Friday, with attractions for Master Gardeners are Young will bring the mes- well known for being a con- available every Wednesday sage and Sister JoAnna tributor on the Elijah List children and specials for customers who dressed in cow costumes. TOP: Breanna Dillon, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Poole will be guest soloist. and speaking in hundreds 9, of Social Circle, Ga., poses for a photograph while petting a Jersey calf at the restaurant. Fort White Public Library of churches every year. He ABOVE: Lake City residents (from left) Ashleigh Bridges, 18; Meghan Yates, 17; and Justin on Route 47 to answer Guest speaker has a passion to bring the Bridges, 15, showed up in improvised cow costumes. Customers who dressed in full cow questions about lawns and The Rev. David Ellis, son love of God to the poor and costumes received free meals while those who dressed in partial costumes got a free entree. plants. Bring samples for of the late Rev. Vep Ellis, lost under bridges , on the ‘We are just doing this for fun,’ Yates said. ‘It’s my first time dressed as a cow, but it may not free diagnosis or solutions. will speak at the Lake City streets on Indian reserva- be my last.’ She also contemplated keeping on her cow costume all day, but complained that For more information, call Church of God at 10:30 tions. For more informa- ‘it’s kind of itching.’ 752-5384. a.m. The church is at 173 tion, call (386) 935 4018 or SE Ermine Ave. For more (386) 752-1971. Men’s Bible study information, call (386) 758- a presentation on water Hospice’s services and information, call 752-5384. Our Redeemer Lutheran 1685. Stakeholder meeting resource opportunities in the many ways volunteers Church will have a men’s The stakeholder adviso- silviculture. The meeting is can get involved, includ- Support group breakfast and Bible study Family and Friends day ry committee of the North open to the public, and there ing providing patient/fam- Another Way Inc. pro- from 7 to 8 a.m. each St. Paul Missionary Florida Regional Water will be an opportunity for ily support, visiting nurs- vides a domestic violence Wednesday at the church, Baptist Church, 222 Supply Partnership will public comment. For more ing homes, working in our support group every 5056 SW State Road 47, one Oosterhoudt Lane, will meet at 1 p.m. at Florida information, visit north Haven Attic resale store, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. If you mile south of Interstate 75. have its annual Family Gateway College, 149 floridawater.com. assisting with fundraising and Friends program at SE College Place, in the activities and office tasks. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Wilson S. Rivers Library July 16 Call Carolyn Long at (386) morning speaker will be and Media Center, Building 752-9191 or email calong@ Duck minister Lynward Jones 200, Room 102. The agenda Volunteers sought havenhospice.org for more New Commander of St. Pau Church. The includes: discussion about Haven Hospice is seek- information and to reserve afternoon speaker will be the Lower Santa Fe and ing compassionate volun- a seat. the Rev. Jewel Warren, Ichetucknee rivers and teers interested in making with the Greater Elizabeth springs minimum flows a difference in the lives of Plant clinic Look for the Missionary Baptist Church and levels prevention and patients and families facing University of Florida “New” Blue congregation of Lake recovery strategies; dscus- life-limiting illnesses. An ori- Master Gardeners are Pool Floats & Butler. sion and briefing about entation for new volunteers available every Tuesday Floating Coolers water supply planning and will be from 9:30 a.m. to and Thursday from 9 a.m. water conservation strate- noon at the Haven Hospice to noon at the Columbia July 14-19 gies; a briefing on statutory Suwannee Valley Office, County Extension Office’s Mens & Vacation Bible school changes to regional water 675 W U.S. 90. The orien- new location, 971 W. Duval Womens Fellowship Baptist supply planning statutes; tation will discuss Haven St. (U.S. 90), Suite 170, Sandals to answer questions about lawns and plants. Bring Wilson’s outfitters samples for free diagno- 1291 SE Baya Dr, Lake City • (386) 755-7060 OBITUARIES sis or solutions. For more [email protected] Nellie Hollingsworth nacker and Annie Terry. Nellie at Aero Corporation and Doctors Roberts is survived by her daughter Ann Laboratory as a medical courier. Douglass Skinner, grandson He is preceded in death by Nellie Hollingsworth Roberts, William Benjamin Douglass, his parents and his sisters, age 98, died peacefully at Ha- great-granddaughter Audrey Jeanette, Bertha, Lily, and ven Hospice on June 26, 2013, Lee Douglass, and numerous Ruby, and his brother, Jack. with family by nieces, nephews and cousins. Survivors included his loving her side. Nel- Memorial services were held on wife of 56 years Omalee Kath- Unlimited PrePaid Wireless lie was born Saturday, June 29, 2013, at St. ryn Moody Newberry, of Lake James Episcopal Church with the City, Fl., one son; Alfred New- November 20, Rev. Douglas G. Hodson as cel- berry (Sue) of Jacksonville, Fl., We Buy Used Phones • Flash Phones 1914, in Fort ebrant. A reception and visitation three daughters; Iris Morgan Unlock Phones • Repair Phones & Tablets White, Flori- followed in the parish hall. The (Tim) of Macon, Ga., Karen da, to Enoch family suggests memorial dona- Harrison ( Bob) of Lake City, Accessories for All Brands! and Ginny tions to the charity of your choice. Fl., Evelyn Reynolds (Melvin) Lynn Barr Burial will be in the fam- of Eva, Al., two brothers; How- Hollingsworth. Nellie gradu- ily plot at Memorial Cem- ard Newberry (Charlotte) of ated from Fort White High etery, Lake City, at a later date. Jacksonville, Fl., William Jimmy School. She received her B.A. Newberry (Agnes) of Jackson- degree in education with honors Russell Benton Newberry ville, Fl., eight grandchildren, from the University of Florida. and nine great grandchildren. 272 W. Duval St. Nellie was an accomplished Russell Benton Newberry, 77, of Funeral services will be conduct- teacher for 37 years in Co- Lake City passed away on Fri- ed at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, lumbia County schools, pri- day, July 12, 2013 at Southside Baptist Church marily 4th grade at Melrose 2013, at North with Dr. Ralph Rodriguez offici- Park Elementary School. Florida Re- ating. Interment will follow in She was the last surviv- gional Medi- Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. PUMP & WELL SERVICE ing charter member of Alpha cal Center in Visitation with the family will Delta Kappa sorority, Sigma Gainesville, be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, Specializing in 4”-16” Wells chapter, established in 1957. Fl after an ex- July 15, 2013 at the funeral home. Hall’s Nellie was a great communica- tended illness. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN tor and maintained relationships He was born FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S US Dealer for: with former students and friends on Septem- Hwy 441, Lake City, FL., 32025 Groundfos • Sta-Rite Pumps • Goulds-Aermotor throughout the country. She was ber 30, 1935 (386) 752-1954 is in charge of a long time member of First in Memphis, the arrangements. Please leave Baptist Church and enjoyed par- Te n n e s s e e , words of comfort for the family ticipating in many activities. She to the late at www.gatewayforestlawn.com t loved the Friday Night Group. Alfred and Beulah Richardson Nellie was predeceased by her Newberry. He retired from the 5PMM'SFF husband, William Lee Roberts; Untied States Air Force after 20 Obituaries are paid advertise- six brothers: Press, Leo, Hugh, year of service and served his ments. For details, call the Lake Perry, Ernest and Guy Holling- country with three tours in the City Reporter’s classified depart- We Do Well Repairs sworth; two sisters: Ella Stal- Vietnam War. He also worked ment at 752-1293. 904 NW Main Blvd., Lake City, Florida 32055 6A
6A LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL SUNdAY, JULY 14, 2013 Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424 Man charged in attack on woman By AMANDA WILLIAMSON L a t e r , [email protected] B r o w n a l l e g e d l y A Lake City man was told a dep- arrested Wednesday after uty that he allegedly attacked a it was his woman living in his home home and during an argument. Brown the victim Jason Maurice Brown, did not live 34, 1600 E Duval Street, there. hit the victim’s hand with However, her clothes a golf club, cut the side were found in a vehicle sit- of her face with a knife ting in the driveway, and and sliced her shirt while her purse was found in the arguing about her going to garbage can at the corner the store, according to a of the house. Brown told Columbia County Sheriff’s Cole a golf club sitting by Office arrest report. the back door was taken by A deputy responded the victim. to Hardee’s on Main Brown has been arrested Boulevard in reference to numerous times for viola- a domestic violence call. tion of his domestic violence There, the victim told the injunction, the report said, deputy that she currently by continuing to return to has a domestic injunction the residence. against Brown at 204 NE He faces charges of Craig Ave. The deputy aggravated stalking, aggra- said in her report that she vated assault with a weapon DEREK GILLIAM/Lake City Reporter observed a scratch on the and violating an injunction. Riders with Caring Hearts had about 100 motorcycles tour Columbia County Saturday despite wet weather. The riders start- victim’s cheek, her right He was booked into the ed at Rountree Moore Toyota and ended at American Legion Post 57 after looping around about 47 miles of rural Columbia wrist was swollen and the Columbia County Detention County. left shoulder of her shirt Facility but has since been was cut. released on $12,000 bond Riders raise funds for veterans Man arrested after By DEREK GILLIAM erans in many ways, and all the pro- “Maybe at Christmas I will try it,” [email protected] ceeds from the ride will go toward Daly said. assault with stick helping Columbia County veterans. While Christian Service Center Gray clouds and wet weather did “In the economy today there is volunteers signed up the riders, bik- By AMANDA WILLIAMSON who was not deter Riders with Caring Hearts so much need out there and so ers started to line up in the parking [email protected] also on the from revving the engines and riding few resources,” he said. “So we put lot. They stood around talking and porch, that for charity Saturday morning. together a ride to help the veter- looking at each others rides. A Lake City man faces Gaines was The All Gave Some, Some Gave All ans.” Arjay Alkire was there to ride for assault charges with a dead- trying to ride to benefit American Legion Post This was the first mid-year ride veterans and all the men and women ly weapon after he allegedly sleep with 57’s Veterans Service Officers fund Riders with Caring Hearts organized. who are currently serving in the hit a man in the face with his girl- raised $6,230. Some of the money Usually, the organization holds a ride military. His father, a veteran, died a stick then rode off on a friend. came in $10 at at time, but local busi- at Christmas time to raise money for 10 months ago. lawn mower. Vaughn Va u g h n nesses donated to the cause as well. the Christian Service Center. Attached to the back of the bike, Robert Joseph Vaughn, admitted to going to Gaines’ At 11 a.m., about 100 motorcy- Kay Daly, executive director of the was his parents’ American flag that 54, 223 NW Kobie Way, was and Daniels’ residence, the cles took off from Rountree Moore Christian Service Center, and volun- always hung on their boat, the Sea arrested Thursday. report said, but said he just Toyota, 1232 W U.S. 90, and drove teers from the center helped with Pearl. According to the yelled at them for allegedly about 47 miles around the county. registration of riders. While Alkire said he never served Columbia County Sheriff’s assaulting his girlfriend. The ride had been set for 57 miles “We are happy to support not only but considers himself a proud Office arrest report, Vaughn told police the two but was shortened as a concession to the veterans, but the Riders with American. Riding a motorcylce is a Vaughn drove a lawn mower men yelled rude comments the rain. Columbia County Sheriff’s Caring Hearts with what they are symbol of freedom, he said. into Johnny Gaines’ yard, at her. Office deputies led the way in a doing here for the veterans ride,” Alkire said he thought about walked up to the porch and Deputies found a wood- sheriff’s office sports utility vehicle. she said. “We will be back here in his father, the veterans and all the hit Gaines in the face with a en stick in the trunk of The Florida Highway Patol blocked November for the toy ride.” service men and women while he 2-foot-long stick. Vaughn’s car. off U.S. 90 while the riders passed. Daly said everybody has a good rode his Yamaha through Columbia Gaines, 57, had a swol- He was booked into the “We’re just helping out,” Lt. time on the motorcycle rides, but County. len, steadily bleeding nose Columbia County Detention Mark Boatwright, of the FHP, said. when asked if she was going to ride “It means everything in the world when deputies arrived, the Facility in lieu of a $30,000 “Blocking some intersections for a too, Daly gave a nervous laugh and to me to ride for our veterans,” Alkire report said. He was taken bond. good, worthy cause.” said no. said. “That’s why I’m here today, to to Shands Lake Shore He faces charges of Bill Huggins, American Legion Huggins said that they will make ride for my father, and not just him Regional Medical Center. aggravated battery and Post 57 executive board memeber, a push for Daly to ride during the but all veterans and those that are Accordng to the report, aggravated assault with a said the American Legion aids vet- Christmastime fundraising event. still currently in the service.” Vaughn told Floyd Daniels, deadly weapon.
SHOWS: FCG announces entertainment lineup for 2013-14 season Continued From Page 1A time, the Gatlin Brothers. Nutcracker” — A popu- Stevie Wonder, the percus- show is like two perfor- said. “We looked at what Season tickets are $150 Gatlin will give attendees lar performance around sive power of Stomp, the mances in one — when did well last year, and we’ll for the general public. a night to remember as he Christmas, the Nutcracker funk and drive of Earth, “Journey” walks off the continue to embrace the Season tickets also include discusses his career and returns this December Wind, & Fire, the hip licks stage, “Bon Jovi” walks on. family atmosphere so that VIP seating for the confer- provides a special acoustic and will be performed by of Take 6, and the brass This group performs all of anyone can attend our ence center shows. performance. the Dance Alive! National bite of the Harry Connick the hits, from “Don’t Stop shows, whether they’re Tickets can be pur- Sept. 27 — Jerrod Ballet. This community Jr. Big Band — all created Believin’” to “Wanted Dead in kindergarten or great- chased on July 20 by Niemann — One of coun- show will also feature chil- by the human voice, in one or Alive.” grandparents. Our goal attending the Pick-Your- try music’s hot up-and- dren from several local show. Hailed as “one of the “We’ve been research- is to keep shows clean Seat event at the Levy comers, Niemann has post- dance studios. Because of best pop-jazz vocal groups ing and gathering input and professional, with an Performing Arts Center ed five consecutive Top the demand anticipated, in the world” by the San on some of these acts for environment that people between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. 40 singles, including his there will be two perfor- Francisco Chronicle, this more than two years, so can come and enjoy the After that, season tickets No. 1 hit, “Lover, Lover.” mances of this show — a a cappella group will blow it’s exciting to see it all shows at Florida Gateway can be purchased by call- His most recent album matinee and an evening you away. come together,” Chapman College.” ing (386) 754-4340. releases, “Judge Jerrod & performance. March 20 — Dragonfly the Hung Jury” and “Free Jan. 24 — Roots and Orchestra — A unique the Music,” have both Boots — Featuring three blend musical ensemble Columbia 8U All Stars charted in the Top 10 on country legends — Joe that combines crossover would like to thank all of those who sponsored our trip U.S. Country charts. Diffie, Sammy Kershaw, musical styles on standard to the State Tournament in Palm Beach Gardens. July 4-7, 2013. Oct. 26 — Christopher and Aaron Tippin, who classical instruments, Carter — Mindreader. have combined for 16 gold Dragonfly Orchestra deliv- We could not have done it without you! Illusionist. Freakout artist. and platinum albums and ers a high-energy, cho- These are the three ways 42 top ten singles — this reographed, stylistic per- Carter describes his per- once-in-a-lifetime perfor- formance that highlights formance, which blends a mance will feature an eve- the diversity and intensity fast-paced, humorous the- ning of stories and music. of their playing. Think a atrical style with stunning Performing on-stage combination of past per- displays of psychological together, the acoustic formances of “Barrage” ability. Carter was named show will allow this trio to and “Cirque Ziva!” the 2005 Campus Activities get back to the “roots” of April 11 — The Titans magazine Performing Arts their music. of Rock: Never Stop Entertainer of the Year. Feb. 22 — M-Pact Believin’ and Livin’ on Dec. 7 — “The — The smooth soul of a Prayer — This combo
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Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER local SUNday, JULY 14, 2013 7a $1M grant to aid vets, families 325 households grant provider and was lected during a Jan. 27 can be provided to local awarded just over $1 mil- homeless veterans street veterans. expected to get lion with a target to serve count, there were a total “I think this grant will needed support. 325 veteran households of 177 homeless veterans really offer a big difference with the funds. in the Columbia County for some of the things that Meridian Behavioral coalition, which includes we would, in partnership By TONY BRITT Healthcare will provide Columbia, Hamilton, with the community, that [email protected] the services for Columbia, Lafayette and Suwannee we will be able to do for Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, counties. Marchese said veterans,” Marchese said. More than $1 million Gilchrist, Hamilton, the statistics were based on “Every area within our from a Department of Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee a one night count for any primary service area has Veterans Affairs $5.5 mil- and Union counties. given night in Columbia a partner that has been lion grant will be used “We really view them or the other surrounding funded to provide these in the area for programs (Meridian Behavioral counties. services. It opens up a lot designed to help at-risk Healthcare) as being our Of the 177 veterans on of different opportunities veterans and their families partner who will be tar- the streets, an estimated and flexibility. through homeless preven- geting some of our rural, 150 were reported to be “Partners with the gov- tion programs. outlying areas, where this without shelter. The local ernment have more flex- The Department of will be a much needed ser- homeless veterans num- ibility in how they can Veterans Affairs said the vice,” Marchese said. bers have decreased, implement services and funds will be used through She said the Supportive based on information from help. Sometimes we with the Supportive Services Services for Veteran the 2011 count, when there the VA, have been able to for Veterans Families Families program can pro- were 241 reported home- make a lot of progress with program, which awards vide a range of services. less veterans listed. getting housing vouchers grants to private nonprofit The services can help pre- “We’ve seen some pret- and transitional housing COURTESY SANDRA GRIFFIN PHOTOGRAPHY organizations and consum- vent veteran homelessness ty significant progress beds through government er cooperatives that pro- and ensure health and sta- to go from 241 to 177,” programs and our part- 5k winner vide services to very low bility. Funds are also avail- Marchese said. nership with HUD. These Timothy Pierce crosses the finish line first in the Step Fitness income veteran families able to help veterans with This is the national grants really help fill-in 5K on Saturday morning. Michelle Richards hosted a number living in or transitioning to employment and educa- program’s third year. Last some of those critical gaps of fitness related events to celebrate Step Fitness’ five-year permanent housing. tion opportunities as well year Veterans Affairs pro- in terms of providing pre- anniversary. The 5K had 52 runners participate for $5 a Vianne Marchese, as educational supplies. vided about $100 million vention and housing sta- chief of community care Funds are also available to assist approximately bility services and helping person. The money raised will go to Backpack Ministries, services with the North to veterans and their fami- 50,000 veterans and family veterans get moved into Richards said. Florida/South Georgia lies to help defray start-up members. housing by getting them Veterans Health System, costs such as security and Marchese said the grant some money for deposits said Meridian Behavioral utility deposits. funds will make a differ- for utilities and things like Woman faces battery charge Healthcare will be the local According to data col- ence in the services that that,” she said.
By AMANDA WILLIAMSON a picture [email protected] frame, the report read. Nurse’s license revoked for drug use A Lake City woman faces The glass charges of aggravated bat- sliced him By AMANDA WILLIAMSON tered nurse presents a risk ing. Following a posi- tery after hitting a man over his [email protected] of immediate serious dan- In November 2010, a tive hair-sample test for in the face with a picture right eye. ger to the health, welfare doctor diagnosed Waldron hydrocodone, Waldron frame during an argu- Fender The dep- A Lake City registered and safety of the public,” with drug dependence, and was advised to enter a ment about their daughter, uties found nurse’s license has been the emergency suspension she was required to refrain residential treatment pro- according to a Columbia Fender sitting on the back suspended by the Florida of license report by the from practice for an entire gram. However, she said County Sheriff’s Office porch of the home, smok- Department of Health after Department of Health said. year. In June 2012, she was she would likely not fol- arrest report. ing. Fender told deputies officials said she abused On Sept. 30, 2010, cleared to resume nursing. low the recommendation, Rita Carter Fender, 53, she had been drinking. The various drugs. Waldron contacted the An unnamed employer the report said. 271 SW Chickadee Way, deputies also noted blood Stormy Brooke Waldron, intervention agency at the contacted IPN in April “An independent medical was arrested Friday at on the recliner and the pic- 401 SW Ramon Court, direction of her former to report concerns that expert has determined that approximately 3:18 a.m., ture frame, surrounded by was diagnosed with opi- employer, Gainesville- Waldron was once again Ms. Waldron is currently the report said. broken glass, lying on the ate dependence, marijuana based North Florida diverting medicine, spe- unsafe to practice nursing When deputies arrived at floor. dependence, alcohol depen- Regional Medical Center. cifically epogen. Waldron with reasonable skill and the address, they saw an According to report, dence, as well as bensodi- The agency monitors the denied stealing the syn- safety,” the report states. intoxicated man with blood Fender said she was tired azepine and psycho-stimu- evaluation, treatment and thetic protein, but admit- “Therefore, complete sus- on his face and abdomen. of Kimmel so she hit him lant abuse by experts from care of impaired nurses ted to intravenous use of pension of her license is Chester Kimmel, 64, told with the frame. the Intervention Project for with random drug screen- Dilaudid, the report said. necessary.” police he had been sitting Fender was booked Nurses. in a recliner when Fender into the Columbia County “Ms. Waldron’s contin- walked up behind him and Detention Facility. Her ued practice as a regis- hit him in the face with bond was set at $10,000. riDe LIKE A rocKSTAr
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The Florida Babe Ruth Baseball State and North Florida State Tournaments at Southside Spor ts Complex in Lake City dodged weather delays on Saturday, and all the games were played except one. The only casualty was 11U, which was sched- uled to end with a cham- pionship game at 11 a.m. Saturday. The two final teams, Julington Creek and Fort Caroline, agreed to return at 8 a.m. today to complete the game. Fort Caroline defeated Suwannee, 10-0, Saturday morning to earn another shot at Julington Creek. Atlantic Beach and Clay County PAL got in their championship JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter game, with Clay winning, Lake City 9U All-Star Mason Gray, preparing to swing during a game against the Mandarin Diamond Dogs on Thursday’s opening day of the Florida 15-4, to force a second Babe Ruth Baseball State Tournament at the Southside Sports Complex, had four hits in Lake City’s 7-6 elimination loss to Union County on Friday. championship game at 9 a.m. today. Clay earned its return shot against Lake City’s 9U, 10U Atlantic Beach with a 9-2 win over Whitehouse on Saturday morning. knocked out Friday In the 12U, Suwannee beat Fort Caroline, 9-6, in By TIM KIRBY Union County built a 3-0 the winner’s bracket. [email protected] in the bottom of the first Fort Caroline will inning. Lake City came play Julington Creek at Lake City’s 9U All-Stars back with four runs in the 9 a.m. for the right to face team ran into its district second inning, but Union Suwannee in the champi- nemesis at the Babe Ruth County put another three- onship game at 11 a.m. State Tournament and the spot on the board in the today. results were the same. bottom of the inning. In Saturday’s 12U Union County, which beat Lake City tied the game early elimination games, Lake City twice to win the with two runs in the fifth Meridian Park beat Santa District 6 championship, inning. Union County Fe, 12-1, and Julington eliminated the local team in scored the go-ahead run in Creek shut out Normandy, a 7-6 thriller on Friday. its half of the fifth and held 10-0. Julington Creek Lake City’s 10U All-Stars on for the win. then held off Meridian team also was knocked put Truett Todd led off the Park, 10-9. of the tournament on Friday, second inning for Lake City In the 10U winner’s losing 12-2 to San Jose in an with an infield hit. Austin bracket, Fort Caroline elimination game. McInnis reached on an beat Madison 11-1. The Babe Ruth State error and Ty Jackson sin- Madison plays Orange and North Florida State gled to drive in Todd. Noah Park at 9 a.m. today to Tournaments, hosted by Schneider added a sacrifice get another chance at Fort Lake City/Columbia County fly for the second run. Ty Caroline in today’s 11 a.m. Babe Ruth Baseball, con- Jackson scored on a wild championship game. tinue today at the Southside pitch and Zachary Shaw In the 10U elimina- Sports Complex. walked. Mason Gray beat tion games, San Jose Lake City 9U out-hit out an infield hit and Kade beat Lakeshore, 13-12, Union County, 9-4, but the Jackson singled in Shaw. while Orange Park beat neighboring Tigers always Gray and Kade Jackson JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Union County, 12-4, and had an answer for the home Lake City 10U All-Star Wade Skinner, taking a cut during a game against Orange Park on team. ALL-STARS continued on 3B Thursday, had a hit and scored one of Lake City’s runs in Friday’s 12-2 loss to San Jose. STATE continued on 3B
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