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LAKECITYREPORTER.COM ABANDONS NATIONAL TESTING REGIMEN Local officials: Scott did right thing Monday to pull Standards. state’s dismissal City. “That’s why the Governor Common Core State Florida out of Scott — caught in a crossfire of PARCC. should be applauded for setting a Standards may also the Partnership over the future of Florida’s public “Florida’s had path forward to determine what’s be revised, Gov. says. for Assessment schools — is trying to respond to incredible suc- best for Florida’s needs. The of Readiness critics of new education standards cess in preparing Governor also took an impor- By AMANDA WILLIAMSON for College and slated to go into effect next year. our children for tant step in informing the U.S. [email protected] Careers test, a Instead of rejecting or endors- the future, and Department of Education that we national assess- ing the standards, Scott called we’re not letting will not subject Florida’s class- Huddleston TALLAHASSEE — Local leg- ment designed Porter for public hearings and possible up in demanding rooms to PARCC. We need to islative and school leaders sup- to measure students’ perfor- changes to the Common Core high standards from classrooms,” port Gov. Rick Scott’s decision mance in Common Core State State Standards in addition to the said Elizabeth Porter, R-Lake PARCC continued on 3A LSHA Citizens Police Academy graduates 24 changes course on taxes Won’t raise millage after all; may revisit issue of 5% raises.
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The Lake Shore Hospital Board unanimously adopted a .962 tax levy for its fiscal budget for the coming year, backing off an ear- lier proposal for a higher tax levy. The board also adopted a $9.2 million fiscal budget for the com- ing year, beginning Oct. 1. The board approved the .962 millage rate during its final 2013- 14 budget hearing Monday in a meeting that lasted about 45 minutes. Last week during its initial budget hearing, the Hospital Authority Board adopted a 1.5 mill tax levy, but opted to go with the lower millage rate in its Monday meeting. For the past two years the board has levied Photos by JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter a .962 millage rate. Had the Lake City Mayor Stephen Witt (from right) and Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore congratulate Darnel Schauer for completing the 12-week Hospital Authority Board gone Citizens Police Academy at the 2013 Graduation Program held at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Monday. The graduates got to see with the higher tax levy, it would have made for a $9.9 million police work first-hand, and gained a deeper knowledge of how the agency works to protect and serve. ‘I loved it,’ Schauer said. ‘It was very informa- budget. tive. The officers were outstanding. We found out how much they have to do each day. We all wanted to go another 12 weeks.’ The indigent care agreement between Lake Shore Hospital Program gives civilians a taste of police work LSHA continued on 3A Training is much like real Lake City Police officers POLICE undergo, but ‘more fun.’
Hospital By AMANDA WILLIAMSON [email protected] brawl sends s an officer stops a woman tres- passing on private property, the man to jail unknown suspect reaches inside her jacket — in some instances she simply pulls a cell phone, By AMANDA WILLIAMSON Abut sometimes it’s a gun. [email protected] The question is, as she reaches inside her jacket, do you shoot or not? A Lake City man faces a felo- Members of the Citizens Police Academy ny battery charge for allegedly face very real simulations of events just kicking a local law enforcement like this one, and they all have to make the officer Sunday morning. decision. But according to Barbara Twing, a Roderick Everett Higgins, recent graduate, the lesson imparts knowl- 39, of 1736 SW edge of what officers handle on a daily Buckley Lane, basis. also faces two The Lake City Police Department gradu- assault charges ated its second session of the Citizens and a misde- Police Academy Monday night at the First meanor charge Baptist Church of Lake City. Twenty-four Lake City resident Barbara Twing tells the story of how she was the first to volunteer to be of disorderly individuals completed the academy, with tazed. When asked what the best part of that experience was, she replied ‘When it was over. i n t o x i c a t i o n , the youngest member only 17 years old. It’s like someone giving you a noogie. Your going to be surprised. It will take you to your knees. according to a Higgins The program is a 12-week course held on (Criminals) may want to run, but your body’s not going anywhere. You literally are frozen.’ Lake City Police Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Department arrest report. The and offers insight into the inner workings Lake City Medical Center called on criminal law, firearm safety, commu- of shock left her tense and unable to move, of LCPD. It is free to the public. police Sunday after Higgins nity relations, internal affairs and crime but she said as soon as it was over, every- “These citizens took 12 weeks out of repeatedly threatened medi- prevention. For high school junior Zulema thing was normal. their busy schedules, their families and cal staff. Because Higgins was Quiterio, her dream is to eventually become The program already has a waiting their lives,” said LCPD Chief Argatha intoxicated, medical center staff a police officer. list for the next session, which begins in Gilmore. “A lot of times after working all did not want to release him. “I thought it would give me knowledge January. But the police department invites day, would come here, to learn about law Higgins reportedly became about law enforcement,” Quiterio said. anyone in the community to join the acad- enforcement. The end result is for them aggressive toward Officers “Sometimes I’m kind of scared of what they emy, as long as they are over 18 years old to be better educated and better informed Tammy Cox and Louis Troiano go through, but I think I still want to be an and can pass a background screening. about what we do.” when they entered his room officer.” “We have a variety of different back- Different reasons drew the graduates to She even allowed herself to be tased in BRAWL continued on 3A the program, which consists of briefings the pursuit of knowledge. A brief moment LCPD continued on 3A
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LCPD: Citizens Police Academy LSHA: Changes course on tax rate Continued From Page 1A Continued From Page 1A grounds, skills and occupations,” LCPD officers that put their lives on the line to Authority and Shands Lake of its reserves to make up property taxes over the last Community Relations Coordinator Audré assist their human counterparts. Shore Regional Medical the difference to meet the three years. Washington said. “A lot of retired law She highly recommends that every- Center, which is currently requirements of the agree- Tim Murphy, the Hospital enforcement, retired educators and one take the course. owned by HMA, requires ment with Shands HMA. Authority’s newest board housewives. ... It’s close to the training Sandra Smith, also a Lake City the Hospital Authority By using the .962 tax levy, member, said the economic that our actual officers go through, but resident, decided to take the class after Board to provide HMA funds the Hospital Authority plans downturn is not over, but it’s more fun.” hearing other library volunteers talk equivalent to 1.5 mills tax in to pull approximately $1.2 noted that Gov. Rick Scott Mayor Stephen Witt, City Manager about it. Columbia County. Last year million from its reserves. has complimented the Wendell Johnson and Chief Gilmore “I always wanted to see law enforce- the Hospital Authority used “I would behoove the rest Hospital Authority sound greeted the group. Following the intro- ment from the inside,” she said. “I was reserve funds to help reach of you guys to go with the fiscal practices over the past ductions, several graduates told stories married to an officer at one time, and the 1.5 mills requirement .962 rate,’ Adams said. “It’s few years. about their experience with the program. I’ve been a victim many times.” and apparently will follow not much back into the peo- Murphy them followed The ceremony ended with guest speaker After two ride-alongs, Smith feels the same path during the ple’s pockets, but it is some. Adam’s lead for the .962 Judge Julian Collins. like she has seen a side of Lake City upcoming fiscal year. With the management we millage rate. “For us to preserve our strength as she didn’t know existed. The officer With the .962 tax levy, have, we’re going to be fine “We don’t have any major a nation, our workplaces have to be patrolled parts of the community she the Lake Shore Hospital for another year — at least.” capital outlay projects fac- secure, our institutions strong and our had never been to, places she called “a Authority will generate Authority Board member ing us where we need these society, ever vigilant, ever vigilant about different culture.” approximately $2,136,427 in Marc Vann noted that the reserves,” he said. our core values,” Collins said. “I hope With empty time to fill and a curiosity ad valorem revenue. Hospital Authority Board Murphy also questioned that, among the things you learned over about how the police interact with the The Authority Board also has used its reserves to the 5 percent raises that public, Denis Lawton unanimously adopted its make up the equivalent for were given to employees at was drawn to the pro- $9,205,527 fiscal budget. the past few years when no the last meeting and said he gram. By going with the .962 tax other local taxing authority was not in favor of the sal- “I was looking for levy the Hospital Authority was willing to dip into their ary increases in the budget. something to use my Board plans to take $200,000 reserves. He said he plans to address time up, but it turned from its hospital services Vann noted that the Lake the matter at the next meet- out to be much more reserves, $900,000 from its Shore Hospital Authority ing after he learned that line than that,” he said. “I clinical services reserves Board has saved local tax- item budget amendments realized it was really and $100,000 from its capital payers about $4 million in could be made. important for me to improvement reserves. The take the class. .. I Hospital Authority will have enjoyed the crime approximately $3.5 million scene part. It gave me remaining in its reserves. BRAWL: Leads to jail a chance to practice During the public hear- Continued From Page 1A being in CSI.” ing on the budget, two resi- As of right now, dents asked the Authority the 24 graduates are Board to forgo levying the at the medical center. after the first five-second associate members of 1.5 millage rate and instead According to the report, cycle. After the second the CPA. On October go with the lower tax rate. Higgins refused to coop- use, Troiano handcuffed JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter 10, CPA will welcome Hospital Authority board erate with medical staff Higgins — who continued Guest speaker Third Judicial Circuit Judge Julian Collins tells them as full members member Koby Adams, who and law enforcement, say- to pull and jerk away from how Lake City Police officers responded to a burglary at his with another cer- was not present at the previ- ing “I’m gonna get you the officers while walking residence, and reinforced how much law enforcement sacrifice emony. The Academy ous meeting, asked about all when I get my boys at to the patrol vehicle, the while fulfilling their duty. helps raise money giving the equivalent of the 904.” report said. to support the local 1.5 tax millage rate levy for When Troiano attempt- On the way to the police department the agreement. Hospital ed to arrest Higgins, he Columbia County the past two or three months, your mind through fundraisers. According to Authority legal counsel kicked the officer in the Detention Facility, Higgins has been reaffirmed about the continu- President Paul Twing, the current proj- Marlin Feagle said if the genitals, the report stated. told Troiano he was going ing need for that vigilance and for your ect of the CPA is to support the canine board could raise the funds Neither Officer Joe Moody to shoot all four of the appreciation to those who maintain that unit of the LCPD. from other sources to meet nor Troiano was able to officers involved when vigilance in our community.” But Monday night, the graduates the requirements of the restrain the suspect. he bonded out. At the Lake City resident Dorcas Gruel want- were just excited to finish their class and agreement that would be Officer Larry Thomas time, his bond was set at ed to see firsthand the daily activities of enjoy the company of their fellow CPA acceptable. then informed Higgins sev- $12,000. the police officers in Lake City. She felt members. Adams then made a eral times that he would be “I’m going to shoot you it was great to get to know the officers. “Congratulations, graduates,” motion to adopt the .962 tased if he did not stop and the other cops once But her favorite part was meeting the Washington said. “We are proud to serve tax levy and for the Hospital resisting. Higgins ignored I’m out,” Higgins stated, canine unit, the furry companions of the you.” Authority Board to use some him. according to the report. At that time, Thomas “I’ll get ya off duty too.” used his X26 Taser twice. Higgins has since been PARCC: Local officials applaud Scott’s move Higgins continued to resist released from jail. Continued From Page 1A put our energy into what McElhaney said the move Republican Party organiza- Bush has championed matters most, rather than away from PARCC will tions. the standards as a way of placing additional burdens not affect local students The standards are a result raising expectations for ® on our schools.” because the state has yet to of an initiative sponsored students who may not Jay Poole, AAMS According to Terry implement the test. by the National Governors be ready for college or Financial Advisor Huddleston, Columbia However, the district now Association and the Council careers. 846 S W Baya Drive County School has to wait for the state to of Chief State School The appointed board Lake City FL 32025 Superintendent, the PARCC announce testing measures Officers. Opponents see that oversees Florida’s 386-752-3545 assessment had not been for the 2014-15 school year. them as the nationalization public schools has already completed, required exten- Local schools will continue of education policy and stan- adopted the new standards sive amounts of time for to teach courses with the dards, something they say and the state is moving testing and was entirely current standards — some should be left to the states. ahead to implement them. computer-based. The test are Next Generation State The new standards are Elementary schools are would have increased the Standards and some are backed by former Gov. Jeb already using the stan- amount of bandwidth the Common Core — until a Bush, who helped create dards and the plan is to district needed to purchase recommendation from the state’s current A-to-F fully implement them dur- in order to fully assess all of state to make an alteration, grading system while in ing the 2014-15 school its students. McElhaney said. office from 1999 to 2007. year. Statewide, school super- “What Floridians need to It would be a huge defeat But now Scott wants the intendents recommended know is not our leaders to Bush’s potential presi- board to hold public hear- Scott drop PARCC, but are ‘for Common Core’ or dential campaign if his ings and possibly revisit suggested Florida turn to ‘against Common Core,’” own home state suddenly and alter the standards a “off-the-shelf” test — or Scott wrote in a letter to changed directions on edu- afterward. one already completed — State Board of Education cation, an area where he is The Associated Press con- instead of creating its own. Chairman Gary Chartrand. seen as a leader. tributed to this story. “There has to be account- He added that as gov- ability,” Huddleston said. ernor, “I support Florida’s “It is my understanding high academic standards from the superintendents and strongly reject over- meeting that there are off- reach into those standards the-shelf tests that can be and other areas of our edu- adapted to fit our present cation system by the fed- standards. ... The PARCC eral government.” assessment was not well Scott is taking these thought out and was steps amid a growing rift in rushed, rather than having his own party about educa- confidence in a solid assess- tion policy. His moves also ment already in existence. come just one day after A great rate That’s what concerned all former Gov. 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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s warning about the deadly threat of antibiotic-resistant infections the other day should prompt widespread reforms. TBut we suspect the report that found more than 2 million people in the United States are afflicted with drug-resistant infections a year — 23,000 cases are fatal — is likely to be met with the same inaction that followed other warnings of about deadly “superbugs.” The promiscuous use of antibiotics, in medical treat- ment and food production, is the likely blame for much of the problem. But Washington has been reluctant to exert tighter control, given the opposition of the agricultural indus- try and other influential interests. As the CDC report further documents, infectious diseases are becoming more difficult to treat. Already, once readily treatable illnesses such as strep throat have become resistant to antibiotics. The Ted Cruz isn’t abnormal; CDC earlier this year reported drug-resistant gonor- rhea was increasing. The latest report estimates antibiotic resistant infec- tions cost the nation about $20 billion in unnecessary Washington is health care costs each year and perhaps as much as an additional $35 million in lost productivity. Antibiotics are wonder drugs that have saved count- ccording to a new child to and to keep and save more less lives, but widespread and often indiscriminate use Gallup poll, 55 percent of their hard-earned income. has resulted in many germs becoming more tolerant of of Americans say they In Cruz, the black pastors heard the treatment. have little to no confi- someone who wants to liberate, not A few years ago an Associated Press investigative dence that they can rely obstruct. They understood that the Aon mass media to report the news obstructionists, whose agenda is series found that the nation used more than 35 mil- “fully, accurately and fairly.” holding onto and expanding their lion pounds of antibiotics a year, and 70 percent of the Forty-six percent say the media is own power, come from the political drugs were given to “pigs, chickens and cows.” The too liberal and just 13 percent think class in Washington. practice enables bacteria that may be transmitted to Star Parker it’s too conservative. [email protected] While the median American fam- humans to adapt to the drugs. Justification for this public senti- ily income dropped 6.6 percent Much of the agricultural use of antibiotics is nec- ment is evident as the budget and About 100 black pastors and from 2000 to 2012, median family essary to ensure the health of animals in livestock debt-ceiling issues heat up and the community leaders from around income in Washington, D.C., grew facilities. But the drugs are also given to promote press can hardly restrain its disdain the country listened as black 23.3 percent -- by far the highest in growth. This is understandable given that extra weight for Tea Party Republicans and the conservatives such as Dr. Ben the nation, new Census Bureau data increases profit margins, but it hardly seems to justify idea that our nation may really be Carson, economist Walter Williams, show. compromising the effectiveness of essential drugs. in crisis. Louisiana State Sen. Elbert Guillory Let’s recall that the tea party Agricultural use is hardly the only culprit. Patients New York Times columnist David and CURE chairman and Family movement got going when it was frequently misuse the drugs. They often stop using the Brooks does a regular political com- Research Council senior fellow Ken clear in 2009 that America’s new antibiotics once they begin to feel better, rather than mentary feature along with Mark Blackwell talked about how free- president saw more government taking them for the prescribed length of time. This Shields on the “PBS NewsHour.” dom and conservative principles rather than less as the answer to increases the odds of germs becoming drug tolerant. It’s hard to believe that this feature hold the key to resolving our urban America’s crisis. Some patients seek antibiotics for colds and other ill- is supposed to be balanced, with crises. The 2010 health care reform com- nesses where they have little effect. Brooks the alleged conservative At dinner, Cruz dropped by. monly called “Obamacare,” which The latest CDC report estimates that as many of 50 and Shields the liberal. But for PBS, In stark contrast to what the passed without a single Republican percent of antibiotics are prescribed incorrectly or to like The New York Times where PBS viewing audience heard vote, has only gotten more unpopu- patients who do not need them. Brooks writes his column, anyone from Brooks, this audience heard lar. A USA Today/Pew Research The AP investigation found that Norway impressive- not on the far left is a conservative. remarks from Cruz that everyone Center poll this week shows 53 ly reduced the rate of infectious disease by reducing In a recent “NewsHour” seg- in the room found refreshingly nor- percent of Americans disapprove the medical use of antibiotics. ment about the budget debate, mal. of the new law and 42 percent Yet the United States, despite alarming evidence, Brooks talked about “the rise of Ted Cruz had a crisp, clear message approve. Forty one percent strongly has done little. Cruzism.” about getting America back on disapprove and 26 percent strongly It’s time Congress and the Food and Drug According to Brooks, the track and about what it will take to approve. Administration treat this as the growing crisis that it is. Republican freshman senator from save our low-income urban com- It’s Washington that is abnor- As CDC director Thomas Frieden aptly warned, “If Texas is not a “normal” senator munities. mal, not Ted Cruz and tea party we are not careful, we’ll go the medicine cabinet, and it who sees himself in Congress to He talked about the importance Republicans. will be empty.” form alliances and pass legislation. of school choice and personal Only a left-wing press can con- Rather, per Brooks, Cruz is more a retirement accounts for low-income clude that the abnormal obstruc- ■ Tampa Tribune “media protest person.” Americans. tionists are those taking a stand for The same thing is happening in Only in Washington is it consid- freedom in a country that is sup- the House, says Brooks. House ered abnormal and obstructionist posed to be free. Republicans are “not normal. ... for a member of Congress to ring Lake City Reporter They just want to obstruct.” the alarm about the loss of free- My organization, the Center for dom in America, to take a stand to restore it, and suggest that Serving Columbia County Since 1874 Urban Renewal and Education, held ■ Star Parker is president of CURE, an event in Washington two weeks Americans, particularly low-income Coalition on Urban Renewal and ago titled “Reversing the Urban Americans, should be able to decide Education (www.urbancure.org) and The Lake City Reporter is published with pride Plight.” what kind of school they send their author of three books. for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ ties by Community Newspapers Inc. We believe strong newspapers build strong communities —‑“Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and Yellen natural choice to lead Fed profitable community‑oriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the resident Barack Obama members did not. teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, has been criticized fairly Yellen is also one of the integrity and hard work. for dithering over critical board’s strongest voices for decisions and then not fighting unemployment, a too- fighting hard for them. often-forgotten element of the PCircumstances have conspired Fed’s mandate. Todd Wilson, Publisher Robert Bridges, Editor to make one of the most important For whatever reason, she Sue Brannon, Controller decisions of Obama’s second term gets lukewarm support from for him. Thankfully, it’s the right Dale McFeatters the White House, which President one, and the president may not even [email protected] recently floated the name of Dink NeSmith, have to fight hard for its approval. former Treasury Secretary Tim Tom Wood, Chairman On Sunday, Larry Summers Geithner. He has emphatically – Obama’s first choice to lead opposed for the job by a hand- said he doesn’t want the job. the Federal Reserve Board, one ful of Democratic senators on However, support for Yellen is of the most powerful jobs in the left, who thought he was too strong outside the White House, LETTERS POLICY Washington – withdrew from averse to financial regulation. in Congress and the financial consideration.... community. She would not only Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly writ‑ Obama seemed disinclined to Summers would have been a bring them around. be the first woman to hold the ten and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 hard sell to the Senate. He’s bril- Summers’ withdrawal puts Janet Fed job, she would be the first words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters liant, knows it and doesn’t mind Yellen at the head of the line for the Democrat since 1987. must be signed and include the writer’s name, address letting others know it. He has a Fed chairmanship. Vice chair of the Obama has known since at and telephone number for verification. Writers can combative personality combined central bank, she has more experi- least June that current chairman have two letters per month published. Letters and with a knack for unfortunate ence there than the last three chair- Ben Bernanke plans to leave phrasing, as when he suggested men did when they were named. when his second term expires in guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not there might be inherent gender Washington Post columnist Ezra January. It’s now September and necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. reasons for the disparity between Klein recently described her as time for the White House to get BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL men and women in the sciences. being “the most qualified Fed chair moving. 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. That, and his awkward attempts in memory.” And prescient, too. 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■ Submit Community Calendar announcements by mail or drop off at the Reporter office located at 180 E. Duval St., via fax to (386) COMMUNITY CALENDAR 752-9400 or e-mail jbarr@ lakecityreporter.com. Sept. 24 Soil testing Columbia County Master FFA orientation Gardeners will do free soil Columbia High School pH testing each Wednesday Future Farmers of America at at the Columbia County will have an orientation Extension Office’s new meeting at 6:30 p.m in the location, 971 W. Duval St. CHS cafeteria . Any stu- (U.S. 90), Suite 170. Drop dent considering joining off soil samples at the FFA is encouraged to bring office any week day during their family and learn more business hours. For more about the FFA program. A information, call 752-5384. free meal will be served. Questions can be directed Men’s Bible study to columbiaffaalumni@ Our Redeemer Lutheran gmail.com. Church will have a men’s breakfast and Bible study On the Constitution from 7 to 8 a.m. each The John Birch Society Wednesday at the church, has a new series of DVDs 5056 SW State Road 47, one for you to learn how the mile south of Interstate 75. Constitution was intended For more information, con- to secure rights, not to tact Pastor Bruce Alkire at enable the federal govern- Photos by AMANDA WILLIAMSON/Lake City Reporter (386) 755-4299. ment to infringe on those More scenes from BBQ festival rights. Sept. 26 You’re invited to attend LEFT: Budmeister competition team leader Thomas Henry an ongoing six-part work- plates 10 ribs to deliver to the judges at the Smokin’ Pig BBQ Driver Safety Course shop based on these DVDs Fest Saturday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. ABOVE: Location: Columbia that will provide you with Lake City resident Shannon Alexander auditons for the County Lifestyle a practical, common sense Suwannee River Jam Saturday. Three finalists would get the Enrichment Center, 628 SE understanding of how the Allison Court, Lake City. Constitution was intended chance to move onto the finals, a step away from standing on Date/Time: Thursday to limit the government, stage at the river jam. September 26, 9 am – 3:30 not the citizens. This pm.Please bring a sack understanding will equip lunch or you may request a you to work with others to Enemies of Freedom (Oct. will be begin at the Fairfield Support group Fort White Public Library lunch at LEC on the day of solve many of the problems 1) Inn and Suites from 6 to Another Way Inc. pro- on Route 47 to answer the class. Cost: $12 for AARP Americans face every day Part 6: Restoring the 9:30 p.m. For more informa- vides a domestic violence questions about lawns and members, $ 14 for non- that were created by Big Constitution (Oct. 8) tion, contact Bob Ganzak at support group every plants. Bring samples for membersThe Certificate of Government. Where: Lake City Baptist (229) 506-1387. Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. If you free diagnosis or solutions. Completion is valid for a dis- Each class will include Temple, 3061 SR 47, Lake are a current or former For more information, call count on your automobile a DVD presentation and City. Plant clinic survivor of domestic vio- 752-5384. insurance for 3 years. group discussion. Topics When: Beginning University of Florida lence, call (386) 719-2702 Registration is required. include: Tuesday, September 3 at Master Gardeners are for meeting location and Please call (352) 333-3036. Part 1: The Dangers of 7:00 pm and every Tuesday available every Tuesday an intake appointment. All Democracy (Sept. 3) after for 5 weeks. More and Thursday from 9 a.m. services are free and con- Part 2: Enumerated vs. Information: Contact to noon at the Columbia fidential. Unlimited Power (Sept. 10) Sharon Higgins by phone County Extension Office’s Part 3: Constitutional (386-935-0821) or email new location, 971 W. Duval Sept. 25 ! Economics, Constitutional (shiggins@windstream. St. (U.S. 90), Suite 170, to Money (Sept. 17) net) answer questions about Plant clinic Part 4: Constitutional lawns and plants. Bring University of Florida War Powers and the Enemy Dale Carnegie course samples for free diagno- Master Gardeners are Within (Sept. 24) An eight-week Dale sis or solutions. For more available every Wednesday Part 5: Exposing the Carnegie training course information, call 752-5384. from 1 to 4 p.m. at the OBITUARIES 1005 W. Howard St. • Live Oak, FL 32060
(Lula) Pearl Jordan He graduated from Adams 90 West, Lake City, FL 32055. Obituaries are paid advertise- Sellers Frahs State College in Alamosa, GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN ments. For details, call the Colorado. He was an avid FUNERAL HOME, 3596 Lake City Reporter’s classified (Lula) Pearl Jordan Sell- golfer and former member of South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, department at 752-1293. ers Frahs, 94, of Lake City, Quail Heights Country Club. FL 32025. Please leave words of FL, passed away on Septem- A Celebration of Life will be held comfort for the family online at ber 21, 2013 in Lake City, FL at Moss Feaster Funeral Home www.gatewyaforestlawn.com Construction/Debris Containers Available Pearl was born in Alamo, Ga., to in Largo, Florida, on Tuesday, the late Daniel and Lula Jordan September 24, at 2 p.m. Attend- Central @ NC State on December 10, 1918, the old- ees are encouraged to wear lip 755-7060 est of nine children. She went to lops. Additional services will be school in Wheeler county, Ga. held in Las Animas, Colorado, at 15 yd. • 20 yd. • 30 yd. • 40 yd. She married Henry Clarendon a future date. In lieu of lowers, Delivered to your job site today Sellers on November 23, 1940 the family requests donations to in Wheeler County. She was an Suncoast Hospice Foundation, Army wife and followed Sellers Purple Team, 5771 Roosevelt all over the world. They had one Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760. daughter, Betty. After Sellers died in 1968, Pearl worked at Pic N George L. Green Bring your unwanted Save for sixteen years and raised her granddaughter, Colleen, in George L. Green, 65, of Lake Gold, Silver & Platinum Jacksonville. on October 12, City passed away on Thursday, to someone you can trust 1984, she married Lloyd Frahs September 19,2 013 at the Su- in Folkston, Ga. She was wid- wannee Valley Precious metals are seeing record values. owed again in 1987. She moved Care Center (Ha- Please call me for a private and confi dential appointment to Lake City in 2006. She attend- ven Hospice). to sell or trade your unwanted gold, silver and platinum. ed Sovereign Grace Fellowship. He was born in George R. Ward She is preceded in death by Columbia Coun- her husbands; her parents; her ty to Febbie D. Green and the Downtown sisters: Ruby, Lillie Mae, and late George Z. Green. He gradu- Lake City Stella Mae; and her broth- ated from Columbia County ers: Bill, James, and Hubert. High School, Class of 1966 and (386) 752-5470 She is survived by two broth- in 1967 he joined the United ers; Robert and Earl Jordan, her States Air Force, he trained in daughter; Betty Parrish; grand- Biloxi, Mississippi, and then daughters, Colleen (David) married his high school sweet- ResidentialCommerical Curb Appeal heart, Melanie (Germany) Green Finley and Charlene (Dale) At- Property Maintenance wood, great grandsons: Jonathan in June of 1968. They started on Specialists! an adventure of life together in (Molly) Finley, Jordan (Ami) Tree Limb Finley, Jacob and Joshua Finley, Tachikawa, AFB, Japan. At most and friends, McKinley How- of the bases he was stationed at, /Debris Removal ard and Terri (David) Barber. he gained a reputation for being Funeral services will be held 11 able to cook an outstanding slab General Cleanup of ribs and top them off with his am, Wednesday, September 25, Customer Landscaping 2103 at the chapel of Gateway- special Bar BQ sauce. He went Forest Lawn Funeral Home. on to retire from the Air Force Pressure Washing Interment will be at 3:30 pm at as a SMSGT Air Trafic Con- Greenlawn Cemetery in Jackson- troller and afterwards he retired Handyman Services ville, Fl. Visitation will be held from the Department of correc- 6-8 pm Tuesday, September 24, tions after working there for 15 Mulch/Flower Beds 2013 at the funeral home. The years. He was a loving husband, Wake Forest at Clemson family of pearl Frahs wishes to father, and grandfather who en- Holiday Decor Install extend our sincere thanks to Dr. joyed ishing, building things, (386) 243-5580 and family togetherness so he Hayden, LCMC, Willowbrook Tree Trimming Call for a Free Estimate Troy at Duke and Haven Hospice. Arrange- could put his cooking talents ments are under the direction of to work. He was a very driver Free Estimates person, when he wanted to cre- www.loridagrassmasters.net GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN Locally owned & operated FUNERAL HOME, 3596 ate something unique to eat or Licensed and Insured a special piece of furniture. He S. U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, strived to do his best in all things FL 32025 (386) 752-1954. and was loved and respected for Please leave word of love it, by his family and friends. and comfort to the family at Survivors include his devot- www.gatewayforestlawn.com ed wife of 45 years, Melanie Green, his two sons, that he Larry Ray Huddleston was especially proud of and loved early, Travis D. Green Larry Ray Huddleston, 60, for- of Lake City, FL, & Dustin G. merly of Lake City, passed away (Jennifer) Green of Jackson- " #$ %$# & &$''($ $#( September 21, 2013, in Semi- ville, FL; a proud grandpa of )($ %# *($& + ,++$# - nole, Florida Xoe Rain Green and ear brother of cancer. to his sister, Linda F. Green of S u r v i v o r s Lake City, FL and his devoted include his Dachshunds, Max and Simon. wife, Mary Memorial services will be held H u d d l e s t o n at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Septem- of Seminole, ber 27, 2013 in the chapel of son Zach of Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Los Angeles, Home with Pastor Arthur Peter- ! daughter Amy of Jacksonville son oficiating. In lieu of lowers B^hh^hh^ee^Vi6aVWVbV and parents Frank and Wyanona the family asks that donations in Huddleston of Las Animas, Colo- his memory be made to the Su- Florida at Kentucky rado. He was preceded in death by wannee Valley Care Center (Ha- his sister Brenda Birks of Denver. ven Hospice) at 6037 U.S. Hwy 6A
6A LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL TuEsDAY, sEPTEMBER 24, 2013 Page Editor: Robert Bridges, 754-0428 Signup under way for local Boys Club
The Boys Club of high schools. The fee Columbia County is now is $200 per child, which registering for the fall includes transportation. session, which runs Aug. The club offers indoor 19 through Dec. 1 All and outdoor sports, game boys and girls ages 6 to room, homework help, a 14 are eligible. The club computer lab and other picks up children from activities. For more infor- elementary, middle and mation, call 752-4184.
Housing assistance available The Greater Lake City ership counseling and Community Development homeownership education Corp. Inc. provides servic- by professional instructors es to area resident want- and credit counselors. For ing to become homeown- more, call (386) 752-9785, ers. CDC offers financial email greaterlakecity@ literacy training, credit hotmail.com or visit great- review, pre- and post-own- erlakecitycdc.com.
COURTESY Attic Store Manager Sharon Jackson, left, Haven Hospice Volunteer Jocelyn Bouffard and pet volunteer Sassie welcome Attic customers and Celebration attendees at the recent Haven Hospice Lake City Attic Expansion Celebration. Haven celebrates renovations “A Different Kind of Nursing” Rate Per Hour Up To $ $ $ From staff reports Expansion Celebration at the store “In addition to having doubled RN - 40.00 LPN - 25.50 CNA - 13.00 on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to the space for housewares and cloth- RT - $26.00 EMT - $13.75 The Haven Hospice Attic, located 1:30 p.m. with refreshments, fun and ing racks, the Attic will expand our in Lake City, has just completed a sig- children’s activities. book section and now have space for APPLY ONLINE nificant renovation, almost doubling “The Attic Resale Store added large furniture items like bedroom Georgia LSU at www.cmsprostaff.com in size from 2,800 to 5,600 square 3,000 square feet of addition- sets and dining room tables,” said feet, allowing the upscale resale store al space,” said Haven Hospice Lake City Attic Manager Sharon to offer more clothing, housewares, Facilities Manager Mark Willard. Jackson. and furniture to the Suwannee Valley, “We knocked down the walls, All sales from the Attic Resale say Haven Hospice officials. updated the whole store with new Store support Haven Hospice’s unre- 1-866-DIAL-CMS 386-752-9440 To celebrate the expansion and paint and carpet, and relocated the imbursed programs and services in the refreshed look of the Attic Resale checkout counter to allow for more the Suwannee Valley. Donations are Arkansas St. at Missouri Store on 1077 U.S. Hwy 90 West in merchandise and to enhance the accepted Monday through Saturday Lake City, Haven Hospice had an customer experience.” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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