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LCMS Gwen Lake School fix won’t threats seen as 2A require hoax But deadly serious added fee to law enforcement; FILE probe continues.

By CARL MCKINNEY STATE [email protected] Sheriff’s officials on Wednesday STACK acknowledged a mass shooting Senate threat uncovered last week at ’EM UP Lake City Middle School, spark- set to roll ing complaints from parents about being left in the Some dark for several on tax parents days. upset they Graffiti found holidays weren’t a girls bathroom disclosed Friday afternoon Huricane and back- sooner referenced plans to-school supplies to attack the school. The Columbia County will be covered. Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Tax breaks on hurricane incident, but does not believe the and back-to-school supplies, threat was credible, said CCSO expected to be in the mix for spokesperson Murray Smith. any tax package lawmakers “We don’t have any indication cook up during the 2020 leg- it’s anything more than a stu- islative session, have drawn dent either disgruntled or doing initial support in the Florida a prank,” Smith said. “But unfor- Senate. tunately, in today’s environment, The Commerce and we have to take these things seri- Tourism Committee backs ously.” separate measures that would offer a 10-day sales The threat didn’t cause class- tax “holiday” on school sup- es to be canceled Friday, but plies (SB continued on 2A 18-day 542) and HOAX and 10-day an 18-day tax breaks “disaster under prepared- Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter ness” Reporter consid- holiday eration, for items TOP: Helen Martinez, an respect- ranging 11-year-old fifth-grader switching ively from battery at Westside Elementary, packages practices stacking a to delivery and weather-band radios to 3-6-3 set of cups in impact-resistant windows the school cafeteria in and food storage coolers preparation for a com- by US Mail (SB 524). petition next month. Committee Chairman LEFT: Chloe Varnes, 10, Long-term home delivery Joe Gruters, a Sarasota watches a cup tumble Republican who is sponsor- problems spurred move, ing the disaster-prepared- while she and Mayson says paper’s publisher. ness measure, intends to Miller, 10, practice for continue advancing propos- next month’s competi- From staff reports als as separate bills before tion. they are ultimately com- The Lake City Reporter will bined in a tax package. change its home delivery method “As people are coming to U.S. Mail and adjust its publi- and talking of various tax cation cycle to Tuesday through things, I’m going to try to Saturday beginning with the run some of these items Tuesday, December 3 issue. as individual bills rather Cops: Stolen car no place to sober up The adjustment in delivery than having all be one method is necessary to bet- bill,” Gruters, who also is Fort White man jailed Office deputies spotted him in deputy responded to SW ter serve the subscribers of the chairman of the Republican a stolen vehicle. 538 Cooper Terrace to help daily newspaper, said Lake City Party of Florida, said after for grand theft auto. Mansfield, of Southwest the High Springs Police Reporter Publisher Todd Wilson. the meeting. “We’ll have a lot of different tax bills, but By TONY BRITT Woodland Department find a possible sto- “We have some of the best, ded- the final determination of [email protected] Avenue in Fort len vehicle. icated newspaper carriers on sev- who runs the tax package … White, was The vehicle was reported- eral of our routes, but for the past we’ll have to wait until later A Fort White man probably charged with ly taken just before 2 p.m. 12-18 months, we have had many on and see what transpires.” sobered up quicker than he grand theft of Tuesday and was described as delivery routes that we cannot During the 2019 session, intended when deputies caught a motor vehi- a 2015 Silver Chevrolet Tahoe. keep filled,” Wilson said. “This lawmakers compromised on him lounging in the front seat cle in connec- Authorities were able to track has led to a record number of ser- a $121 million tax package of a stolen car. Mansfield tion with the the vehicle because the owner vice-related complaints from our that included a seven-day Andrew Howland Mansfield, incident. He left her cellphone inside the subscribers. There are very few tax holiday ahead of the 51, who a witness said was was booked into the Columbia vehicle, reports said. parts of our coverage area that hurricane season and a five- looking for some place to hang Detention Facility on $10,000 While heading to the address, have not been affected at some day school tax holiday on clothes, supplies and com- out and sober up, was arrest- bond. Deputy Cody Crews noticed a point. I have listened to these ded- puters. ed Tuesday afternoon when According to CCSO reports, icated readers of our newspaper — News Service of Florida Columbia County Sheriff’s around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday a CAR continued on 2A MAIL continued on 2A

Vol. 145, No. 175 CALL US: TODAY’S WEATHER Obituaries ...... 3A (386) 752-1293 Opinion ...... 4A Big weekend ahead SUBSCRIBE TO Sports ...... 1B THE REPORTER: 66 50 Advice & Comics . . . . . 3B Voice: 755-5445 Community calendar, 5A Fax: 752-9400 Cloudy Classified ...... 4B-5B 2A THURsday, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER Now-defunct stormwater assessment QUICK HITS Scripture of the Day Gwen Lake fix won’t require fee “One generation shall praise thy works to anoth- er, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” Helf’s plan to resurrect — Psalm 145:4 (KJV) it without added burden to taxpayer is on track. Thought for Today By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected] It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Used by the previous administration at Lake — Aristotle, 384 BC- 322 BC, Greek philosopher City Hall as one example to justify a controversial stormwater fee for property owners, the project to rein- Winning Lottery Numbers force Gwen Lake’s ability to Pick 3: (Tuesday p.m.) 4-6-2 contain runoff and mitigate Pick 4: (Tuesday p.m.) 3-4-1-2 flooding remains on track Fantasy 5: (Tuesday) 12-17-19-28-36 — without the fee. With a $200,000 grant from the Suwannee River See an error? Water Management The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news District, the city is almost items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, ready to begin work in earnest on the first phase please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will FILE run in this space. Thanks for reading. of a six-part initiative to In this 2014 photo, Andrew Ensey skims a layer of algae off Gwen Lake, by then mitigate flooding in the area around Gwen Lake. shrunken in size and a shadow of its former self. Design work for the initial Submissions ter mitigation projects having to tax the public initial leg of the project, The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption leg of the project is fin- without the additional with an additional fee,” Helfenberger said. It may ished, said City Manager information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would revenue. The business Helfenberger said. be possible to pursue multi- like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture Joe Helfenberger, and the community had been up in Construction for phase ple phases at once later on construction work will be and information to Robert Bridges: rbridges@lakecityreporter. arms about the fee, which one of Gwen Lake, which down the line, he said. com. ready to go out to bid once Helfenberger believes was consists of building a In addition to easing water management offi- not needed. concrete sediment-con- problems with flooding, cials confirm that permit Helfenberger maintains trol structure, will likely the Gwen Lake project will requirements have been that the Gwen Lake project take about six months, stop or slow mudslides Lake City Reporter satisfied. and plans for similar initia- Helfenberger said. The that impact nearby homes, HOW TO REACH US BUSINESS ...... 754-0419 After Helfenberger took Main number . . . . . (386) 752-1293 tives can be accomplished total cost for this portion Helfenberger said. CIRCULATION office last year, the city through grant funding. is about $310,000. Much of “This project will Fax number ...... 752-9400 Circulation ...... 755-5445 killed the stormwater fee “The time it takes to do the out-of-pocket costs not strengthen the neighbor- Home delivery of the Lake City Reporter approved — but never Online . . . www lakecityreporter. com. should be completed by 6:30 a.m. the projects without just covered by the grant is in hood by helping to control Tuesday through Friday, and by 7:30 implemented — under the The Lake City Reporter, an affiliate paying cash upfront for the form of in-kind labor or runoff and provide more of Community Newspapers Inc., is a.m. on Sunday. direction of the previous everything is a little lon- supplies, he said. effective drainage in flood published Tuesday through Friday and Please call 386-755-5445 to report any city manager, who painted Sunday at 180 E. Duval St., Lake City, problems with your delivery service. ger, but at the end of the Phases two through five events, and will contribute FL 32055. Periodical postage paid at a gloomy scenario about day you are having these will run between $200,000 to stabilizing the banks Lake City, FL, Member Audit Bureau of In Columbia County, customers should the city’s ability to finish improvements done — to $300,000, and will likely along hills where houses Circulation and The Associated Press. call before 10:30 a.m. to report a much-needed stormwa- All material herein is property of the service error for same day re-delivery. permanently — without move along faster than the are,” he said. Lake City Reporter. Reproduction in After 10:30 a.m., next day re-delivery whole or in part is forbidden without or service related credits will be issued. the permission of the publisher. In all other counties where home delivery U.S. Postal Service No. 310-880. Tuesday and everything today. Whats wrong is they panic people until we check is available, next day re-delivery or POSTMASTER: Send address changes service related credits will be issued. HOAX was fine,” Smith said. didn’t cancel school or do on things,” he said. “These to Lake City Reporter, P.O. Box 1709, “Then, overnight, every- anything to keep the kids things spread like wildfire.” Lake City, FL 32056. Circulation ...... 755-5445 Continued From 1A ([email protected]) thing went crazy on social safe.” This is the third time in Publisher Todd Wilson . . 754-0418 there was an increased law media. These things can In a reply to Whetstone, recent memory threaten- ([email protected]) Home delivery rates (Tuesday–Friday and Sunday) enforcement presence at really spiral out of control Tara Townsend wrote, “It ing graffiti has been found NEWS 4 Weeks ...... $10.70 LCMS and Columbia High on social media.” was made Friday? No, I in a school bathroom. Editor Robert Bridges . . 754-0428 12 Weeks ...... $31.67 ([email protected]) 24 Weeks ...... $54.14 . School on Wednesday. When CCSO confirmed had no idea about it till this Suwannee and Taylor coun- 52 Weeks ...... $88.81 . ADVERTISING CHS wasn’t mentioned in the threat on Facebook on morning on the way to tak- ties had similar cases over Rates include 7% sales tax. the threat, but it was the Wednesday, some parents ing my son to school.” the past few weeks. Ad . Dir . Chris Ratliff . . . 754-0417 ([email protected]) Mail rates subject of deputies’ atten- complained that sheriff’s Ashley Chaffin wrote, “Kids haven’t got the 12 Weeks ...... $41.40 tion due to confusion on officials should have dis- “My question is if the word yet that it’s very, very CLASSIFIED 24 Weeks ...... $82.80 . To place a classified ad 52 Weeks ...... $179.40. social media. closed the incident soon- school was made aware serious,” Smith said. . . 755-5440 A social media account er. of this Friday why have associated with CHS had “I didn’t even know parents not been notified mentioned there was a about this until my son before today?” THE WEATHER threat involving the middle came home today,” wrote But Smith said CCSO school, causing the misun- Lydia Whetstone. “I was had no cause to raise alarm Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon derstanding, Smith said. furious when I found out. I bells until that point. 14 15 16 17 18 “They went to school would have kept him home “There’s no reason to Cloudy Few Few Sunny Mostly Showers Showers Cloudy

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Math masters At Lake City Middle School, Rachelle Lilly’s math class was busy working out a break- out activity solving inequalities and equations. LEFT: Karsyn Sims, Reagan Vinson, Skylar Barnhart and Brett Jones. ABOVE: Mark Hawkins, Kareem Kinloch, Allen Irish and Curtis Thomas

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Battle of the bands Columbia High School’s COURTESY Marching Tigers com- peted at Fleming Thank you Island High School Niblack Elementary’s Deputy Kimble and Principal Nakitha Ivery stop to say thanks to and placed Third out Union A.M.E. for its kind donations. The church’s generosity will make an immediate of 19 bands. Among difference in the lives of Niblack students, officials said. the awards earned: Superior Percussion and Superior Drum OBITUARIES Majors. LEFT: Drum majors Julie Boozer Randolph “Butch” Lee the United States Navy and was er County Public School Sys- and Kaiti Kirby pose Randolph “Butch” Lee of Lake of the Baptist faith and member tem. She worked at Northeast City, FL passed away on No- of Providence Baptist Church in Florida State Hospital for many with their award. vember 3rd, 2019. Born in St. Grand Ridge, FL. He enjoyed years. Julia was also preceded COURTESY PHOTOS Augustine, FL, Butch enjoyed woodworking in his shop and in death by her sister Voncille fishing, gardening and spending spending time with his fami- Bristol. time with family. ly. Mr. Nelson was preceded She leaves to cherish her pre- SUWANNEE RIVER WATER He is survived by his beautiful in death by his first wife and cious memories: daughters, wife of 25 years, Sharry Lee, mother of his children, Selena Jatia Stewart, Jaleesa Perkins, MANAGEMENT DISTRICT and was proceeded in death by M. Nelson in 1989 and also two and Jasmine Perkins; sisters, his wonderful mother, Ann Ed- sisters, Pearl Sons and Lucille Gloria Scott (Freddie), Louvina NOTICE OF MEETINGS dins, of Chiefland. Kenyon. Holton (LT), As he moves to his heavenly Survivors include his wife, Cornique- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Suwannee River Water home, Butch is remembered by Bonnie M. Roberts Nelson, ca Simmons his brothers, 7 grandchildren Marianna; children, Bradley (Willie), and Management District will meet on the following dates and times for and 13 great grandchildren. He E. Nelson (Rosemary), Moore, Carla Stokes; Fiscal Year 2020-21 (October 2019-September 2020). Board meetings is best remembered for the joy OK, Rick Nelson (Cheryl) and brothers, Eu- he brought to everyone through Mike Nelson both of Lake City, gene Stewart, will begin at 9:00 a.m. at District Headquarters, unless otherwise his portrayal as Santa Claus Michael Tinsley, Wichita, KS Lester Stew- noted. Committee Meetings and Workshops (when scheduled), will each year. and Gail Wolstenholme, Col- art (Earlene), follow the Governing Board Meetings unless otherwise announced. A celebration of life will be held orado Springs, CO; 13 grand- and Kemmy at Watertown Congregational children and numerous great Stewart (Tammy); grandchil- All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please view our Methodist Church in Lake City, grandchildren; and many close dren, Aniyah Shaw, Jaziah website at mysuwanneeriver.com for the most current information. FL Saturday, November 16th, at friends. Stewart, Zariah Williams, Ja- 11am. Funeral services will be con- kavin Chestnut, Jason Perkins, All meetings are open to the public. ducted on Friday, November and Tyrell Foster; aunt, Gloria Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board Ervin E. Nelson 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Heard; uncle, James Miller; Ervin E. Nelson, 92 of Mar- Gateway-Forest Lawn Memori- goddaughter, Arneisha Clayton; Meeting Dates (October 2019-September 2020) ianna, Florida, passed away al Chapel. Interment will follow hosts of nieces, nephews, other 10/10/2019 – 10/11/19: (Cedar Key, FL) on Monday, at Evergreen Baptist Church relatives and friends. November Cemetery. Visitation with the Funeral services for Julia Per- 11/12/2019 11, 2019 at family will be one hour prior to kins will be 11:00 A.M. Sat- 12/10/2019 the Jackson the service at the funeral home urday, November 16, 2019, at Hospital in from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Ar- Faith Bible Church, Sanderson, 1/14/2020 Marianna. He rangements are under the direc- FL, Videll Williams, Sr. Pastor. 2/11/2020: (Location to be determined) was born in tion of GATEWAY-FOREST Bishop Earnest Folston, Jr. Eu- Miami, Flor- LAWN FUNERAL HOME, logist. Visitation with the fam- 3/10/2020 ida to the late 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake ily will be from 6:00-7:30 pm 4/14/2020 Enos E. Nel- City, FL 32025. 386-752-1954 Friday, November 15, 2019 at son and Stel- Please leave words of comfort the funeral home. 5/12/2020 la M. Nelson. Mr. Nelson had for the family at www.gateway- Arrangements entrusted to 6/09/2020 made his home forestlawn.com. COMBS FUNERAL HOME, in Marianna 292 NE Washington St., Lake 7/14/2020 since 2000 and Julia Stewart-Perkins City, FL, (386) 752-4366. “The 8/11/2020 had previously Julia Stewart- Perkins was born Caring Professionals” been a longtime on January 2, 1969, in Sander- 9/08/2020 *(Board Meeting: 3:00 PM - First Public Hearing on resident of Lake son, Florida to the late Maggie Obituaries are paid advertise- FY2020-21 Tentative Millage and Budget: 5:05 PM) City since 1970. He retired in and Carl Stewart. She resid- ments. For details, call the Lake 1983 from Southern Bell after ed in Gainesville, FL until her City Reporter’s classified depart- 9/22/2020 *(Workshop &/or Committee Meetings: 3:00 PM - Final many years of employment. passing on November 9, 2019. ment at 752-1293. Public Hearing on FY2020-21 Millage and Budget: 5:05 PM) Mr. Nelson was a Veteran of Julia was educated in the Bak- OPINION 4A www.lakecityreporter.com Thursday, November 14, 2019

OUR OPINION Steady as she goes at City Hall ake City Manager Joe Helfenberger said some time back that he could do it, and L now he’s following through. In the absence of a now-defunct stormwater assessment that had local business owners up in arms, Helfenberger is nonetheless putting a dent in the list of projects that costly boondog- gle was designed to address. Case in point: Gwen Lake, as detailed on today’s front page. To get the project started, Helfenberger didn’t stick local merchants with an exorbitant fee. Rather, he asked other gov- ernmental agencies for help. The Suwannee River Water Managaement District came Meaning’s been lost in recent years through. Yes, we know that cash consists entirely of tax dollars as well. But that money has already been collected, and will surely be spent somewhere. Better that we get a share of it than somebody Veterans Day today else. This is local government the way it is sup- ovember 11, 1918 was a his- not just be a day to remember those posed to be, with hometown officials looking toric day for all of the Allied who had fought in the Great War, Nand American forces fight- but in all wars. The name was offi- out for their constituents — not looking for ing in World War I – also known cially changed to Veterans Day – a another way to soak them. as the “War to End All Wars.” day meant to honor and remember Thanks, Helf, on behalf of everybody who How hopeful they were, to think all our brave warriors. pays the bills in this town. that mankind would not start any Veterans Day is a national other great and long-lasting wars holiday, observed by many busi- after that! Still, it was a great day nesses, programs, and schools. for all of those that had endured But something sad has started TODAY IN HISTORY years of turmoil and hardship. Dawn Wilkerson to happen within our country. Of course, the surrender of the [email protected] That day that was set aside to On this date: German troops had been years in remember and to honor those the making. The beginning of the continue to fight until the clocks who were more than willing to In 1862, during the Civil War, President Abraham end for them began with the cre- struck 11. In those final six hours, give their lives for our freedoms, Lincoln gave the go-ahead for Maj. Gen. Ambrose ation of the new armored tanks, the it is estimated that over 2,700 has been lost. It has become a Burnside’s plan to capture the Confederate capital of influx of American troops, and the Allied troops were lost, and 3,500 day of grills, cookouts, festivities, Richmond; the resulting Battle of Fredericksburg proved unfortunate (yet timely) fact that American troops were lost. That is and fun. More and more busi- a disaster for the Union. the people of Berlin were starving. over 6,000 lives that were sacrificed nesses are staying open. We look In 1889, inspired by the Jules Verne novel “Around the The end was at hand! Then, on the for a peace that had already begun. forward to all the festivities, but World in Eighty Days,” New York World reporter Nellie morning of November 7, knowing The sacrifices of all of those do not truly understand what we Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) set out to make the trip in less that they would never be able to brave soldiers leading up to are celebrating. We are quick to time than the fictional Phileas Fogg. (She completed the claim victory, three German dele- November 11 is of grave impor- pass an elderly or disabled veter- journey in 72 days.) gates were sent through the French tance; it is a legacy that we need an without even a word of thanks In 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to and American lines to discuss a sur- for what they have given, and the take off from a ship as his Curtiss pusher rolled off a render. Their arrival was met with The sacrifices of all idea of homeless veterans is not sloping platform on the deck of the scout cruiser USS shock, surprise, and suspicion — of those brave always on the top of our “worry” Birmingham off Hampton Roads, Virginia. though peace talks commenced. list. Even schools are starting In 1925, the first group exhibition of surrealistic paint- For five long days, the embat- soldiers leading up to fit the “holiday” in wherever it ings opened at the Galerie Pierre in Paris. tled commanders from both sides to November 11 best suits them. Just this year I In 1940, during World War II, German planes worked tirelessly to come to terms, heard of more than five schools destroyed most of the English town of Coventry. and agree upon conditions for the is of grave impor- that decided to have their stu- In 1965, the U.S. Army’s first major military operation German surrender. Unfortunately, tance; it is a legacy dents take off Friday, November of the Vietnam War began with the start of the five-day during those long hours of delib- that we need to 8, because it would be easier Battle of Ia Drang. (The fighting between American eration, the fires of war continued for the educational work week. troops and North Vietnamese forces ended on Nov. 18 throughout the country. Finally, learn from. Easier. I’m sure that our leisure with both sides claiming victory.) just after 5 a.m. on November 11, is what those brave troops were In 1969, Apollo 12 blasted off for the moon. 1918, the armistice was signed and to learn from. That is why that fighting for during those last six In 1970, a chartered Southern Airways DC-9 crashed the surrender sealed. Sadly, the day was originally set aside and hours — that six-hour countdown while trying to land in West Virginia, killing all 75 peo- document stated that the peace honored as Armistice Day. Sadly, until they were able to go home ple on board, including the Marshall University football would not go into effect until 11 our ancestor’s hopes of an end to to their families, breathe a sigh of team and its coaching staff. a.m. that same morning. With six war were dashed many times, as relief that they had survived “the hours remaining until the official World War II, Korea, Vietnam, etc., Great War.” It is my belief that n Associated Press end to World War I, the command- were started and fought. America if more than 6,000 lives are to be ers continued to send troops into has joined with its Allies to fight sacrificed for the sake of the “11th Lake City Reporter battle. The German commanders against injustices and human rights hour of the 11th day of the 11th Lake City Reporter did not want to believe that the violations of the worst kind, all month,” then that is the day we Serving Columbia County Since 1874 peace treaty had been signed. The over the world. New sacrifices have should set aside to remember. Allied and American commanders been made by many American men TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride did not believe that the Germans and women who have since given n Dawn Amstutz Wilkerson is the for residents of Columbia and ­surrounding coun‑ would adhere to the surrender. their lives for peace and freedom. mother of three, a devoted wife and an tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride It is documented that both sides That is why on June 1, 1945, it was adventurous and patient elementary forW residentse believe of strong Columbia newspapers and ­surrounding build strong coun ‑ issued commands that the troops declared that Armistice Day should school teacher in Columbia County. tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” WOure believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish ­distinguishedbuild strong and communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-­oriented get newspapers. things done!” OurThis primary ­mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish ­distinguished through theand Woman accused of prostituting young relatives profitableteamwork community of professionals-­oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, integrityThis ­mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the xperts tell us there’s a pre- the girl said. after those who profit from them teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, vailing truth about children It’s hard to come up with harsh and away from punishing the vic- integrity and hard work. Ewho are ensnared in human enough words to describe the tims. Todd Wilson, Publisher trafficking: More than 60% have had poor excuse for a human being These young girls — and some Robert Bridges, Editor some experience with the child wel- who would prostitute and enslave boys — need services to help them JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor fare system. her own young relatives. It’s even escape this life and get started on SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor That means children who are harder to imagine the horrors these productive ones. most vulnerable to the criminals poor girls were subjected to and the Recent stories have driven home DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident who trade in this depraved business the point that this industry does not TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman fall prey because they come from It’s hard to come up just involve the seedy underground seriously troubled homes in the with harsh enough of tough neighborhoods. It extends first place. words to describe to tony suburbs and in some cases, We were reminded of this per- the poor excuse for a operates within the victims’ own nicious cycle by the horrific story human being who families. LETTERS POLICY of the 29-year-old Dallas woman would prostitute and We know that many of these recently arrested on charges that enslave her own exploited kids are among the thou- Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly­ written she forced two of her own minor sands who have been in foster care and ­double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and family members into sexual encoun- young relatives. in this state. It’s a big part of why libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s ters with men at local hotels over Texas is second in the nation in name, address and ­telephone number for verification. several months. devastating effects they’ll have on human trafficking. This state has to Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the ­writers Victoria Bautista faces charges of the rest of their lives. do more to protect the children in prostituting two girls — a preteen It’s the worst of the worst kind of its care. and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. and a teenager — between March human trafficking. It’s a good sign that we’re seeing 12 and Oct. 15. The preteen told These cases are why we’ve so more arrests of those who make BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL police the abuse started while they strongly supported advocates and money off these kids and tougher 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown.­ were staying at a Mesquite motel. law enforcement officials who are sentences after conviction. We also BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. She said they were forced to have fighting to put a dent in eliminating hope to soon see more arrests of the sex with three men who drove up in the billion-dollar trafficking busi- pedophiles who create the demand. BY EMAIL: [email protected] a black Mercedes. Two of the same nesses. And why it’s so important men showed up several other times, that strategies have shifted to going n Dallas Morning News A5

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Today estate planning workshop on Tuesday, November 19, Garden Club from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Lake City Garden Morgan Law Center offices. Club will hold its monthly The workshop is free, but meeting on Thursday at the seating is limited. Please Clubhouse on Lake Isabella. RSVP by emailing cassie@ Chase Pirtle habitat manager morganlawcenter.com or at Ashton Biological Preserve calling the offices at 755- in Archer, will present the 1977. Please note, this is not program. Refreshments will a workshop for real estate be served at 9:30 a.m., and the but for estate planning. meeting will begin at 10 a.m.. Guests are welcome. Seniors dental seminar On Tuesday, at 10 a.m., Beekeepers Club adults 55 and over are invited Columbia County Bee- to a free program at the Main keepers Club is a not for profit Library, Tooth Wisdom: Get club designed to help educate Smart about Your Mouth. the public about the impor- Dental professionals from tance of honey bees, and to the Suwannee River Area assist local area beekeepers Health Education Center will by providing information and teach basics of oral care. a place to share beekeeping COURTESY knowledge. Meetings are held Save the date the second Thursday of every Fun at the fair month at 7 p.m. at the Fort Denise Nash’s and Andrew Schrader’s Lake City Middle School students enjoy Kiwanis Day at the Florida Gateway MOAA meeting White Public Library, 17700 Fair. Pictured: Allie, Wilnya, Briana, Brandon and Andreeka. The Suwannee River SR 47, Fort White. The public Valley Chapter of The is always welcome to attend. Weekly dances to Cannon Creek Airpark 543 SW Main Blvd. in Lake 866-341-2730 to reserve your Military Officer Association For more information call Every Friday in the mul- in Lake City to check it out City. spot. of America (MOAA) will 386-365-5993, or email colum- tipurpose room of Wesley and enjoy a free ride. If you hold its monthly meeting on biacobeekeepersclub@gmail. Memorial United Methodist have an interested child, Museum volunteer drive Tuesday Thursday, November 21, at com. Like us on Facebook: @ Church, there will be an please contact Chris Sedlak The Lake City–Columbia the Lake City Elks Club, 309 ColumbiaCoBeekeepersClub evening of dancing, featur- at 407-656-2777 or email County Historical Museum is CARS meeting Hernando Street. The social FL. ing music from the ’50s, ’60s chris@littlefishbigocean to inviting the public to come The Columbia Amateur hour begins at 6:30 p.m., and ’70s. This Friday, Sweet reserve a spot. and sign up to be a museum Radio Society meets the followed by the program at 7 DAR meeting Harmony will be singing all volunteer on Saturday. We are third Monday of each month p.m. The program will be pre- The Edward Rutledge your favorite oldies. Doors Fall Festival beginning our recruiting for to discuss ham radio tech- sented by Lindsey Garland, Chapter, Daughters of the open at 6 p.m., and the danc- Everyone is welcome to a Christmas, Olustee Festival nologies, training, com- the public communications American Revolution, will ing begins at 7 p.m. and runs Fall Festival Saturday from and other activities for the munications and commu- director of the Suwannee hold its monthly meeting on to 9 p.m. Bring a covered 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wesley coming year. nity events. Hams provide Water Management District. Thursday at 10:30 a.m., in dish for the 6:30 p.m. dinner. Memorial United Methodist emergency communications The meeting is open to all the Parish Hall of St. James Sodas and snacks will be pro- Church. There will be games, Sunday during disasters and public active duty, retired and for- Episcopal Church, 2423 vided. Dress casual. There prizes, bounce house, fire events. Members provide mer U.S. Armed Service SW Bascom Norris Drive, is a $7 admission charge. truck, hot dogs, hamburgers, Free concert training and support for the commissioned officers and Lake City. Laura Grinstead, Wesley Memorial is located drinks, hay ride, clown, cake On Sunday, at North Lake required FCC license and their spouses. For informa- clinical care coordinator for at 1272 SW McFarlane Ave. walk and more. All free! The City Church of God, 1746 N how to get started. Meetings tion and reservations please Kindred at Home, will speak in Lake City. church is located at 1272 SW US Hwy. 441, Paul Pitts, a are held at the American contact Vernon Lloyd at 386- on “Benefits of Home Care.” McFarlane Ave. Call 752-3513 Best Actor nominee by the Legion Post 57, 2602 SW 752-4885 or by email at vern- Visitors are welcomed. For Saturday any weekday morning for Billy Graham Evangelistic Main Blvd. at 7 p.m. Join [email protected] or Paul more, please call 752-2903. more information. Association and the Actors us to find out more about Wengert at 386-755-6897 or Veterans event Guild of America, will pres- becoming an amateur radio [email protected]. Friday On Saturday, from noon to Fish fry ent “Scribe” at the 10:15 a.m. operator. For more informa- 2 p.m. at the Florida Gateway Lake City Shrine Club will service. This is a free concert. tion, call 386-752-0987. Warriors of Wellness Fairgrounds, our veterans host a fish fry on Saturday, Christmas bazaar On Friday, the Lake City will be the guests of honor from 7 p.m., with a social hour Quit smoking seminar The Lifestyle Enrichment Medical Center is host- at “Honoring Those Who starting at 6 p.m. Break out Quitting tobacco isn’t easy, Tuesday Center of Lake City will be ing guest speaker Jennifer Served.” There will be a free those ugly sweaters and join finding help should be. If you National Hospice Month holding its Christmas Bazaar Mackinday, whose journey lunch for veterans, along with us for a night of fun. The cost are ready to quit, join our next In recognition of on Friday, November 22, will comfort and inspire live entertainment and prizes. is $20 per person. Following Tools to Quit Tobacco group November as National from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you, at the Florida Gateway The guest speaker will be Sr. dinner we will have, Ugly on Sunday from 2 p.m. – 4 Hospice & Palliative Care Saturday, November 23, from Fairgrounds. Breakfast will Chief (Ret.) Dennis Pollard. sweater contest, dancing and p.m. at Shands Lake Shore. Month, Haven invites you to 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please come be served at 7:30 a.m., and fellowship. Please RSVP to This free one time, two- hour join us for breakfast, a brief and see all of the handmade the event will begin at 8 a.m. Experimental aircraft [email protected] for group will give you tips on ceremony featuring Florida items our quilting class, cro- This event is free, but RSVP Chapter 977 of the reservations. how to deal with triggers, Representative Chuck chet class, woodcarvers, and is required to attend. To Experimental Aircraft withdrawal symptoms and Brannan sharing his person- crafters have made. 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COURTESY Chief spellers Fort White Elementary School’s top spellers had at it during the annual Spelling COURTESY Bee. Pictured, back row: Dreyson Lally, Sid Deese, Channing Price, Jaden McCray, Seth Underwood, Nate Boyd, Desean Mathews and fifth-grade teacher Marilyn Kaiser’s Kitchen Gassett. Middle row: Brenda McElhenney, Richard Sherriffe, Macie Maclaren, Isabella Some of Columbia High School’s culinary students traveled to Tallahassee and Crawford, Ayden Thomas (champion), Bailey Carlson, Ryan Shaver and Noah trained with Dean Miller and Chef Douglas at Kaiser University. Pictured, from left: Shelton (runner up). Front row: Tyler Clifford (third place, Avery Torres, Crystal Evans, Columbia High School’s Chef Shawn Thomas, Zachary Croker, Cayla Crews, Maggie Carley Gillette, Milagros Lopez, Jack Scopellite, Madison Voss, Raymond Kersey and Cope, Tarrin Icenhour and Kaiser University’s Chef Douglas. Santiago Ocariz Guillen. Not pictured: Alton Seevers.

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TRACK & FIELD Collins signs NLOI with UCF Reigning state champion jump in May, committed to UCF program just felt like home and I just will compete in the triple after visiting the school last month. knew I didn’t need to go and visit “It means everything to me,” anywhere else because that place jump for the Knights. Collins said. “I’ve been waiting for this felt like it.” day since sixth grade and I thought it After winning district and regional By JORDAN KROEGER would never come. But here it is.” titles in the triple jump this past sea- [email protected] Collins had interest from other son, Collins won the state champion- Division I schools, such as Georgia ship with a personal-best leap of 41 ¾ Asherah Collins’ birthday came Tech, South Carolina and South feet, which broke the school record one day early this year. Florida, but never received official and was also in the top 10 nationally On Wednesday, she received the offers from the programs. But UCF for the year. It was also Columbia’s best gift yet. finally offered her a scholarship in first state title in track & field in 51 The senior officially became a October when she took her official years. member of the UCF track & field visit to the school. “She jumps a lot farther than a lot team, inking her national letter of It didn’t take long for Collins to of guys so you shouldn’t underes- intent to triple jump for the Knights make her decision. She committed timate the power of what a woman in the Tigers’ auditorium in front of three days later. can do because she’s doing a whole JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter family and friends. Collins, who won “It was amazing. The school is just Columbia track & field athlete Asherah Collins signs her the Class 3A state title in the triple so great,” Collins said. “Their whole COLLINS continued on 5B national letter of intent with UCF on Wednesday.

PREP FOOTBALL NFL Foles says NOTHING TO FEAR complete Columbia aims to overcome mental break sped hurdle vs. Lee. recovery By JORDAN KROEGER [email protected] Jags’ QB was able to make Don’t be afraid. faster return because he That’s the simple mes- fully broke collarbone. sage Columbia coach Brian Allen has given his By MARK LONG team ahead of Friday’s Associated Press Region 1-6A semifinal against Robert E. Lee. JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville The Generals knocked the Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles was Tigers out of the playoffs able to return to practice in less than last year, then again for the two months because he completely district title this year. broke his left collarbone. Over the past four years, Foles said Wednesday he actually Lee has beaten Columbia benefited from the severity of the inju- five times. The Tigers have ry, which happened on Jacksonville’s put the Generals on the pro- second possession of the season verbial pedestal, when in opener. fact, they shouldn’t be. “What’s amazing with medicine (is) Allen believes his teams you get a hairline fracture, where have been more talented you don’t need surgery, it can take than Lee in most of their meetings, especially the FOLES continued on 2B past two. He believes his players face better compe- tition against one another in practice every day than they ever have versus Lee. So that begs the ques- tion, why do the Tigers view the Generals as a juggernaut? “When these guys prac- tice against each other there’s no fear of each other and I see that,” Allen said. “There’s no reason to fear Lee. You guys have played better and you’ve TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE guys have gone against bet- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick ter. I think it’s a mindset Foles (7) looks for a receiver against BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank CHS continued on 5B Columbia quarterback Jordan Smith throws a pass against Robert E. Lee on Oct. 11. Field on Sept. 8, in Jacksonville.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL UF looks for different outcome vs. Missouri Gators were blown out at home by the Tigers 38-17 in last year’s meeting.

By MARK LONG Tigers (5-4, 2-3), and neither We don’t care about the weather Associated Press was close. Mizzou outscored the or anything like that. We just Gators by a combined 50 points want to win. ... If you’re a com- GAINESVILLE — Florida in those meetings, delivering petitor, then that’s what you want linebacker David Reese insists Florida late-seasons losses few to do. You expect to win every things will be different against saw coming. game. Missouri this week. The Gators hope to end the “No matter what happened He believes his team’s prepa- skid Saturday in Columbia, last week, you can’t change the ration, focus, effort and intensity Missouri, where an early start past, so we’re trying to win right will change — along with the and 40-degree temperatures now.” outcome. It’s imperative if the await. What happened in the past Gators are going to make it to a “It’s insane to do the same is sure to provide at least some JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press New Year’s Six bowl. thing repetitively,” Reese said, a motivation this week. After all, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask runs past Vanderbilt linebacker No. 11 Florida (8-2, 5-2 senior who vividly remembers Florida was noncompetitive in Andre Mintze for a 9-yard touchdown during the first half Saturday Southeastern Conference) has those lopsided losses. “We’re in Gainesville. lost two in a row against the excited and we’re pumped up. GATORS continued on 5B 2B THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

the outside because this SCOREBOARD FOLES league is crazy, and you Continued From 1B never know what’s going TV LISTINGS NFL MEN’S COLLEGE NHL to happen,’” Marrone BASKETBALL Today AMERICAN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE said. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) East Atlantic Division Wednesday’s Top 25 Games longer,” Foles said. “You “You only have 16 oppor- 6:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA GP W L OT Pts No. 16 Ohio St. 76, No. 10 Villanova 51 snap it, you need surgery tunities. You go in there FS1 — Penn State at Georgetown New England 8 1 0 .889 270 98 Boston 18 11 3 4 26 VCU 84, No. 23 LSU 82 7 p.m. Buffalo 6 3 0 .667 174 150 Montreal 18 10 5 3 23 and put a plate in there, and give everything you No. 4 Louisville vs. Indiana St., 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Towson at Florida Miami 2 7 0 .222 119 268 Florida 18 9 4 5 23 No. 11 Texas Tech at Houston Baptist, 8 p.m. it can actually heal quick- have for each one. Our SEC — Louisiana (Monroe) at Mississippi N.Y. Jets 2 7 0 .222 130 238 Toronto 20 9 7 4 22 Wednesday’s Other ACC Games er. So snapping it actual- focus is on ourselves and State South Buffalo 17 9 6 2 20 Boston College 59, High Point 33 8:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Tampa Bay 15 8 5 2 18 ly helped it. Little more playing well and perform- Syracuse 70, Colgate 54 FS1 — Michigan State at Seton Hall Houston 6 3 0 .667 238 191 Ottawa 18 7 10 1 15 Virginia Tech 80, USC Upstate 57 painful, but I get to buzz ing well. I never really COLLEGE FOOTBALL Indianapolis 5 4 0 .556 194 193 Detroit 20 7 12 1 15 Wake Forest 98, UNCA 79 every time I go through talked about must-win 7 p.m. Tennessee 5 5 0 .500 203 197 Metropolitan Division FIU at N.C. St., 9 p.m. CBSSN — Buffalo at Kent State Jacksonville 4 5 0 .444 176 189 GP W L OT Pts the airport now. (games) until you get to Today’s Top 25 Games 8 p.m. North Washington 19 13 2 4 30 No. 3 Michigan St at No. 12 Seton Hall, 8:30 p.m. “I get to get stopped the elimination rounds in ESPN — North Carolina at Pittsburgh W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Islanders 17 13 3 1 27 No. 15 Florida vs. Towson, 7 p.m. and checked. I get to meet the playoffs.” COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S) Baltimore 7 2 0 .778 300 189 Philadelphia 17 10 5 2 22 No. 18 Saint Mary’s vs. Long Beach St., 10 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Pittsburgh 5 4 0 .556 193 181 Pittsburgh 18 10 6 2 22 more people. It’s great.” Along with Foles, No. 19 Arizona vs. San Jose St., 8 p.m. BTN — Michigan State at Michigan Cleveland 3 6 0 .333 171 221 Carolina 18 10 7 1 21 Today’s ACC Games It was no surprise that Jacksonville expects COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) Cincinnati 0 9 0 .000 137 259 N.Y. Rangers 16 8 6 2 18 No games scheduled Foles would find the pos- to get receiver Dede 9 p.m. West Columbus 18 6 8 4 16 Today’s Other SEC Games BTN — Wisconsin at Minnesota W L T Pct PF PA New Jersey 17 5 8 4 14 itive in his situation. He Westbrook (neck/shoul- Vanderbilt at Richmond, 7 p.m. GOLF Kansas City 6 4 0 .600 284 239 WESTERN CONFERENCE approached his absence der), cornerback D.J. UL-Monroe at Mississippi St., 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Oakland 5 4 0 .556 208 240 Central Division as a learning opportuni- Hayden (neck/shoulder) GOLF — PGA Tour: The Mayakoba L.A. Chargers 4 6 0 .400 207 194 GP W L OT Pts Classic, first round, Playa del Carmen, Denver 3 6 0 .333 149 170 NBA St. Louis 19 12 3 4 28 ty, a chance to study the and linebacker Leon Mexico NATIONAL CONFERENCE Colorado 18 11 5 2 24 offense from a different Jacobs (hamstring) back 3 a.m. (Friday) East EASTERN CONFERENCE Nashville 18 9 6 3 21 perspective and really see following a bye week. GOLF — EPGA Tour: The Nedbank Golf W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB Winnipeg 19 10 8 1 21 Challenge, second round, Sun City, Dallas 5 4 0 .556 251 170 Boston 8 1 .889 — Dallas 18 8 8 2 18 what his new teammates But all eyes will be on South Africa Philadelphia 5 4 0 .556 224 213 Miami 7 3 . 700 1½ Chicago 17 6 7 4 16 do best. Foles, who signed a four- MLB BASEBALL N.Y. Giants 2 8 0 .200 203 289 Milwaukee 7 3 . 700 1½ Minnesota 18 6 11 1 13 “If you sit there and year, $88 million contract 6 p.m. Washington 1 8 0 .111 108 219 Toronto 7 3 . 700 1½ Pacific Division MLB — BBWAA MLB Awards South Philadelphia 7 4 . 636 2 GP W L OT Pts wait and wait until you in free agency. He threw NBA BASKETBALL W L T Pct PF PA Indiana 7 4 . 636 2 Edmonton 20 12 6 2 26 play, you’re probably not a 35-yard touchdown pass 8 p.m. New Orleans 7 2 0 .778 204 182 Cleveland 4 6 . 400 4½ Arizona 19 11 6 2 24 going to learn anything,” to DJ Chark on his last TNT — Dallas at New York Carolina 5 4 0 .556 225 228 Brooklyn 4 6 . 400 4½ Vancouver 19 10 6 3 23 10:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 3 6 0 .333 260 279 Atlanta 4 6 . 400 4½ Calgary 20 10 7 3 23 he said. “The big thing play, which ended with TNT — Brooklyn at Denver Atlanta 2 7 0 .222 191 259 Charlotte 4 7 . 364 5 Vegas 19 9 7 3 21 was watching our offense Kansas City defensive NFL FOOTBALL North Orlando 4 7 . 364 5 Anaheim 19 9 8 2 20 ... seeing the ins and outs lineman Chris Jones land- 8:20 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 4 7 . 364 5 San Jose 19 8 10 1 17 FOX & NFL — Pittsburgh at Cleveland Green Bay 8 2 0 .800 250 205 Detroit 4 8 . 333 5½ Los Angeles 18 6 11 1 13 and going through the ing on him and injuring SOCCER (MEN’S) Minnesota 7 3 0 .700 262 182 Washington 2 6 . 250 5½ game plans, studying the his shoulder. 11:50 a.m. Chicago 4 5 0 .444 162 157 New York 2 9 . 182 7 Tuesday’s Late Games film, I was able to learn The Jaguars are count- ESPN2 — UEFA Euro 2020: Turkey vs. Detroit 3 5 1 .389 217 237 WESTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 4, Anaheim 3, OT Iceland, Group H, Qualifying, Istanbul West W L Pct GB Vancouver 5, Nashville 3 and see different things.” ing on Foles to improve 2:20 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA L.A. Lakers 8 2 .800 — Los Angeles 3, Minnesota 1 Foles broke his clavi- their red-zone efficiency. FS2 — FIFA U-17 World Cup: Mexico vs. San Francisco 8 1 0 .889 259 129 Utah 8 3 .727 ½ San Jose 6, Edmonton 3 cle against Kansas City They rank 30th in the NFL Netherlands, Semifinal, Brasília, Brazil Seattle 8 2 0 .800 275 254 Houston 7 3 .700 1 Wednesday’s Games on Sept. 8. The Jaguars in that category, having 2:30 p.m. L.A. Rams 5 4 0 .556 226 191 L.A. Clippers 7 3 .700 1 Ottawa 4, New Jersey 2 ESPNEWS — UEFA Euro 2020: Kosovo vs. Arizona 3 6 1 .350 222 281 Denver 7 3 .700 1 N.Y. Islanders 5, Toronto 4 (4-5) split their next scored just 10 touchdowns Czech Republic, Qualifying, Pilsen, Czech Dallas 6 4 .600 2 Washington at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. eight games with rookie in 29 trips inside the oppo- Republic Today’s Games Phoenix 6 4 .600 2 Dallas at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Gardner Minshew filling in nents’ 20-yard line. 5:50 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m. Minnesota 6 4 .600 2 Chicago at Vegas, 10 p.m. FS2 — FIFA U-17 World Cup: France vs. Sunday’s Games San Antonio 5 5 . 500 3 Today’s Games for Foles. “I think his experience Brazil, Semifinal, Brasília, Brazil Dallas at Detroit, 1 p.m. Sacramento 4 6 . 400 4 Winnipeg at Florida, 7 p.m. Minshew was better down there and the things TENNIS N.Y. Jets at Washington, 1 p.m. Oklahoma City 4 7 .364 4½ N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. than most expected, espe- that he can do, hopefully 7 a.m. New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Portland 4 7 .364 4½ Carolina at Buffalo, 7 p.m. TENNIS — ATP: World Tour Finals, Denver at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Memphis 4 7 .364 4½ Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m. cially considering he was that will be able to give us Doubles Round Robin, London Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m. New Orleans 2 8 .200 6 Colorado at Edmonton, 9 p.m. a sixth-round draft pick a bump there,” Marrone 9 a.m. Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m. Golden State 2 9 .182 6½ San Jose at Anaheim, 10 p.m. and the 10th quarterback said. “But I don’t think it’s TENNIS — ATP: World Tour Finals, Singles Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Dallas at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Round Robin, London Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. Tuesday’s Late Games Detroit at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. selected in the 2019 draft. going to just be one play- 1 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Atlanta 125, Denver 121 But coach Doug er. Obviously, the quarter- TENNIS — ATP: World Tour Finals, New England at Philadelphia, 4:25 p.m. L.A. Lakers 123, Phoenix 115 Verlander, deGrom win Marrone wasted little back’s an important part Doubles Round Robin, London Cincinnati at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. Utah 119, Brooklyn 114 3 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Rams, 8:20 p.m. Sacramento 107, Portland 99 2nd Cy Young Awards time switching back to of it, but I think everyone ESPN2 — ATP: World Tour Finals, Round Open: N.Y. Giants, Seattle, Tennessee, Wednesday’s Games Foles, who returned to else has to increase their Robin, London Green Bay Memphis 119, Charlotte 117 NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander practice last month after play down in there also.” TENNIS — USTA: Men’s Pro Circuit, Early Monday’s Games Orlando 112, Philadelphia 97 has a second AL Cy Young Award — and Rounds, Champaign, Ill. Kansas City vs L.A. Chargers at Mexico L.A. Clippers at Houston, 7:30 p.m. a clear path paved toward Cooperstown. being medically cleared The 30-year-old Foles City, MEX, 8:15 p.m. Washington at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Verlander beat out teammate Gerrit to play. went 4-1 in the postsea- COLLEGE FOOTBALL San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Cole in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ “I’m disappointed a son and 6-2 in the regular WOMEN’S COLLEGE Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. Association of America announced Today’s ACC Games Toronto at Portland, 10 p.m. Wednesday night. Verlander got 17 first- little bit, obviously,” season in place of Carson North Carolina at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. BASKETBALL Today’s Games place votes compared to 13 for Cole, who Minshew said. “Because Wentz in Philadelphia Saturday’s Top 25 Games Miami at Cleveland, 6 p.m. became a free agent after the season. everybody wants to be the past two seasons. He No. 1 LSU at Mississippi, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Top 25 Games Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Mets ace Jacob deGrom won the No. 2 Ohio St. at Rutgers, 3:30 p.m. No. 4 UConn 64, Vanderbilt 51 Dallas at New York, 8 p.m. NL prize for the second straight year. that guy in the huddle. earned 2018 Super Bowl No. 3 Clemson vs. Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m. No. 6 South Carolina 75, Dayton 49 L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. He received 29 of 30 first-place votes, But if you told me at the MVP honors, making him- No. 5 Alabama at Mississippi St., noon No. 8 Maryland 70, James Madison 68 Atlanta at Phoenix, 9 p.m. becoming the 11th pitcher to win Cy beginning of the year that self the league’s premier No. 4 Georgia at No. 12 Auburn, 3:30 p.m. No. 12 Florida St. 75, Jacksonville 41 Brooklyn at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Youngs in consecutive years. He and No. 6 Oregon vs. Arizona, 10:30 p.m. No. 13 Kentucky 67, Stetson 48 Verlander are the 20th and 21st players I’d get to play half the sea- quarterback commodity. No. 8 Minnesota at No. 20 Iowa, 4 p.m. No. 17 Miami 78, North Florida 55 Woolfolk scores 22 in win to win the award multiple times. son and learn, I’d say I’d He’s 0-1 with No. 7 Utah vs. UCLA, 8 p.m. No. 1 Oregon vs. Utah St., 9 p.m. The previous repeat winner was take that deal 100%. Jacksonville, a record that No. 9 Penn St. vs. No. 24 Indiana, noon Wednesday’s Other ACC Games for No. 12 FSU women Washington’s Max Scherzer in 2016 and No. 10 Oklahoma at No. 13 Baylor, 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross 80, Boston College 71 ’17. Scherzer finished third this season, “I got a lot of good expe- needs to improve for the No. 11 Florida at Missouri, noon Wednesday’s Other SEC Games TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Nausia Woolfolk a slot behind the Dodgers’ Hyun-Jin Ryu. rience and mostly get to Jags to make the postsea- No. 15 Michigan vs. Michigan St., noon Georgia 72, North Carolina A&T 54 scored 22 points and Kiah Gillespie post- Verlander continued a marvelous learn from one of the best son. He also still has come No. 14 Wisconsin at Nebraska, noon LSU 65, Little Rock 50 ed her 15th career double-double to lead second act to his career since a 2017 No. 16 Notre Dame vs. No. 23 Navy, 2:30 p.m. Northern Iowa at Missouri, 8 p.m. No. 12 Florida State to a 75-41 victory trade from Detroit to Houston. He led dudes in the business.” catching up to do. No. 17 Cincinnati at South Florida, 7 p.m. Today’s Top 25 Games over Jacksonville on Wednesday night. the majors with 21 victories and padded Jacksonville remains in “At this point, the cul- No. 18 Memphis at Houston, 3:30 p.m. No. 2 Baylor vs. Houston Baptist, 8 p.m. Woolfolk shot 9 of 14 while Gillespie his Hall of Fame resume by getting his the hunt in the AFC South, tures have been craft- No. 21 Boise St. vs. New Mexico, 10:15 p.m. No. 3 Stanford vs. Northern Colorado, 10 p.m. had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the 3,000th strikeout in his final start of the No. 19 Texas at Iowa St., 3:30 p.m. No. 7 Oregon St. vs. No. 18 DePaul, 10 p.m. Seminoles (3-0). Nicki Ekhomu, who led regular season. He also reached 300 pun- but probably can’t afford ed,” Foles said. “That’s No. 22 Oklahoma St. vs. Kansas, noon No. 9 Louisville vs. Central Michigan Florida State in scoring in its first two games chouts in a season for the first time. another division loss. The the biggest challenge of No. 24 Kansas St. vs. West Virginia, 3:30 p.m. No. 11 UCLA vs. Long beach St., 2 p.m. this season with 18 and 21 points, finished DeGrom is in special company as a Jags play at AFC South stepping back in there No. 25 Appalachian St. at Georgia St., 7:30 p.m. No. 14 N.C. St. vs. Lamar, 7 p.m. with 14, making all six of her free throws. repeat NL winner, joining Sandy Koufax, Saturday’s Other ACC Games No. 15 Notre Dame vs. No. 16 Michigan St., 8 p.m. Baskets by Gillespie and Woolfolk Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Tim foe Indianapolis (5-4) on and just playing football Alabama St. at Florida St., noon No. 22 Texas vs. USTA, 8 p.m. in the final 1½ minutes of the first half Lincecum, Clayton Kershaw and Scherzer. Sunday, essentially a must- when it’s been a while. Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m. No. 23 Arkansas vs. Oral Roberts, 8 p.m. put the Seminoles up by double figures The 31-year-old led the NL with 255 win game. But I look forward to the Syracuse at Duke, 4 p.m. Today’s Other ACC Games for good. Florida State outscored the strikeouts and posted a 2.43 ERA. His Louisville at N.C. St., 7:30 p.m. Duke at UNLV, 8:30 p.m. Dolphins by eight in the third quarter to resume was bolstered by his durability “I try to address it to challenge because of the Saturday’s Other SEC Games Today’s Other SEC Games lead by 21 and led by as many as 37 in the — deGrom totaled 204 innings, com- the team as, ‘You have guys I get to step into the Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 3:30 p.m. Old Dominion at Auburn, 7 p.m. final minute of the fourth period when the pared to 172 1/3 for Scherzer and 182 to avoid all the stuff on huddle with.” South Carolina at Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. Tennessee St. at Tennessee, 7 p.m. Seminoles outscored Jacksonville 25-12. 2/3 for Ryu. THURSDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 14, 2019 Comcast Dish DirecTV 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 3-ABC 3 - - TV20 News ABC World News Ent. 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American Towers LLC is RAINBOW TITLE & LIEN, INC.           proposing a 14'-9" x 28'-11" x 3389 Sheridan Street, PMB 221    15'-6" compound expansion as- Hollywood, FL 33021 sociated with the collocation of (954) 920-6020 MED ATTENDANT/DRIVER Country Rivers Realty, LLC Poole Realty Minday Wilkison six (6) 72" x 19.6" panel anten- NOTICE OF SALE Local medical services compa- Cows for Sale, 10 head, all 497-3305 MLS103514 Investor 386-209-7658 MLS105347 nas at 150-ft AGL on an exist- Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc. will ny has opportunities for Medi- bred, some with calves, $7,500 Property! 5 ac corner lot, no $325,000 Live Oak 4/2.5, ing 180-ft AGL (185-ft AGL with sell at Public Sale at Auction cal Attendants/Drivers to ac- for all. Can delv. 352-575-7498. flood zn, 5 min to Ichetucknee 2,200+ heated s.f Energy eff, appurtenances) monopole com- the following vehicles to satisfy company patients to medical state park. Fort White.$149,900 LR w/wet bar. appointments in the Lake City munications tower located at lien pursuant to Chapter 713.78 PUBLISHER'S NOTE Daniel Crapps Agency 386- Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- 4672 Highway 90 West, west- of the Florida Statutes on De- area. No experience required. Florida Law 828.29 requires CPR certification preferred; 755-5110 MLS103761 0237 MLS105423 3/2 Pool southwest of the City of Lake cember 05, 2019 at 10 A.M. dogs and cats being sold to be $165,000. Live Oak. Well main- home on 10+ ac, fenced & City, in Columbia County, FL, * AUCTION WILL OCCUR training is provided. Pay to start at least 8 weeks old and have a is $10/hr. Please contact (386) tained 3BR/3.5BA with guest cross fenced, LG GRRM w/fpl, on a portion of a right-of way to WHERE EACH VEHICLE IS health certificate from a li- quarters. sep FR, form DR. $325,000. the west of the I-75 ramp to LOCATED * 319-7950 to learn more. censed veterinarian document- Highway 90-W. The existing 1998 FORD, VIN# 1FAF- Sawmill Maintenance Posi- ing they have mandatory shots Poole Realty Wade Hill 863- Hallmark Real Estate Anita tower structure is unlit, and the P4044WF219992 1992 GMC, tion: Offering competitive pay and are free from intestinal and 255-1635 MLS104558 Tonetti 386-697-3780 ML- tower facility includes the pro- VIN# 1GBEG25Z5N7111800 and benefits. Experience in in- external parasites. Many $149,900 2/1, almost 2 acres, S105448. $229,900. Perfect posed 14'-9" x 28'-11" x 15'-6" Located at: 3720 SISTERS dustrial maintenance neces- species of wildlife must be li- river frontage, priv dock/beach, Dream Layout. 3/2 Heated pool compound expansion, an exist- WELCOME RD, LAKE CITY, sary. Apply in person at Great censed by Florida Fish and remod kitchen. w/lanai. Hm like new condition. ing approximately 51 x 28-2 FL 32024 Columbia South Timber & Lumber LLC @ Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- Hallmark Real Estate Koby tact the local office for informa- Hallmark Real Estate Koby lease area and associated 1999 NISSAN, VIN# 1N4D- 1135 SE SR 100, Lake City or Adams 386-623-7840 ML- t tion. Adams 386-623-7840 ML- easements, along with a 30-f LO1D8XC219104 call 386-752-3774 for an ap- S104634 3,300 SF home, S105449 $125,000! Fabulous buffer surrounding the existing Located at: 152 SW CLIFTON pointment. 7.95ac, small lake. Paved/Gat- and proposed lease areas. Starter Home! 3/1. Covered JAMES GLEN., LAKE CITY FL    ed, Pool, Cookhouse and more. back patio & facned yard. . American Towers LLC seeks 32024 Columbia SENIOR REGISTERED     comments from all interested Any person(s) claiming any in- NURSE SUPERVISOR Poole Realty David Mincey Wonderful Home. 4/2. Newer persons on any potential signifi- terest(s) in the above vehicles 386-590-0157 MLS104969 appliances. Skylight in guest cant impact the proposed ac- contact: Rainbow Title & Lien, The Florida Department of $159,900 Mayo. 2/1 Suwannee bath. Fenced backyard. Back tion could have on the quality of Inc., (954) 920-6020 Veterans Affairs Jenkins Want to buy cattle. All kinds River frontage, carport, floating patio. $144,900. Elaine Tolar the human environment pur- * ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD Domiciliary is seeking a super- 352-339-3018 deck, quiet, end of road. 386-365-1548 MLS105518 suant to 47 C.F.R. Section WITH RESERVE * Some of the visory level R.N. to fill the po- 1.1307, including potential im- vehicles may have been re- sition of Senior Registered Wanted to lease pasture for Daniel Crapps Agency 386- Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- pacts to historic or cultural re- leased prior to auction Nurse Supervisor for Midnight cattle. 352-339-3018 755-5110 MLS105166 0237 MLS105523 3/2 on 4 sources that are listed or eligi- LIC # AB-0001256 Shift (11:30pm-08:00am) and $122,000. Lake City. Great Po- acres, close to town. Lg GR ble for listing in the National Evening Shift (3:30pm- tential! 3BR, could be 4! 4.17 RM, wd brng fpl, lg kit, garden   ac LgLR, Form DR, Fenced yd. tub, so much more! $145,000. Register of Historic Places. 545388 12:00am). All applicants must   Interested persons may com- November 14, 2019 hold a Florida R.N. license Poole Realty Katy Yanossy Poole Realty Ric Donovan 386- ment or raise concerns about and be certified in C.P.R. in a  386-688-0654 MLS105192 590-1298 MLS105550 the proposed action by submit- classroom setting. Require- $150,000 Live Oak. 2/2. Down- $119,900 Live Oak. 2/2 all ting an e-mail to ments for all candidates in- Nice office space town, corner lot, spacious amenities,old Bamboo floors/ enviro.services@americantow clude a strong clinical back- CDL DRIVER - 1,800sqft $10sq rooms, wainscotting and more! living area. Conv. to everything. er.com. Paper comments can ground, good communication (386) 752-9626 be sent to: American Towers Asphalt Distributor/ Tack Truck abilities, and excellent com- Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Picture Perfect Home on Golf LLC, Attn: Environmental Com- Driver - Lake City, FL puter skills. Ideal candidates 0237 MLS105519 3/2 minutes course. 3/2. Suite w/tray ceiling pliance, 10 Presidential Way, Lake City, FL, US, 32025 will have nursing management    from town. Move in ready, very w/dbl vanity, sep tub/shower in Woburn, MA 01801. Requests Preferred Materials - Asphalt or supervisory experience. Ap- clean, covered front porch, new bath. $234,900. Elaine Tolar or comments should be limited Please apply online at: career- ply on-line: https://people- flooring, AC 2019. $69,000. 386-365-1548 MLS105599. to environmental and [email protected] Job ID: 161449 first.myflorida.com/logon.htm historic/cultural resource im- What CRH Americas Offers Call Kim Graham for more in- Five Ash Forest, Lake City's Daniel Crapps Agency 386- Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- pact concerns, and must be re- You formation at 386-758- 0600 premier 55 plus manuf. home 755-5110 MLS105222 $75,000. 0237 MLS105620 3/2 farm- ceived on or before December Highly competitive base pay x1006 community. 386-752-7207 Lot Lake City. INVESTORS or house on 11 ac, open kit, lg ctr 7, 2019. This invitation to com- Comprehensive medical, dental Req. #50001595 lease includes water, sewer, looking to down size. 2/1, .5 ac, idl, ovszd GR RM, utility RM, ment is separate from any local and disability benefits programs Closing Date 11/24/2019 garbage & lawn maintenance. newer carpet. Built in 2000. summer kit, & more. $399,000. planning/zoning process that Group retirement savings pro- EEO/AAE may apply to this project. gram Health and wellness programs MAINTENANCE REPAIR- 545093 Preferred Materials * Asphalt MAN November 7, 14, 21, 2019 Division is an Affirmative Action The Florida Department of and Equal Opportunity Employ- Veterans Affairs Jenkins er. Domiciliary is seeking to fill EOE/Vet/Disability the position of Maintenance CONCRETE WORKERS willing Repairman. Requirements for to work. Must be drug free, own all candidates include general knowledge of building repair NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS transportation. Call 386-623- 2104. and maintenance. Ideal candi- Notice is hereby given that date will have at least (1) one sealed bids will be received in year experience with repairs in the Columbia County Managers a commercial building. office until 2:00 P.M. on De- Apply on-line: cember 18 2019, for Columbia https://peoplefirst.myflorida.- County Project No. 2019-05. MAKE EXTRA com/logon.htm This office is located on the $$ MONEY $$ Call Kim Graham for more in- second floor of the Courthouse formation at 386-758- 0600 Annex at 135 Hernando Av- The Lake City Reporter, a x1006 enue, Room 203 Lake City FL daily newspaper, seeks Req. #50001531 32055. Independent Contractor Closing Date 11/20/2019 This project is not limited to and EEO/AAE includes: Newspaper Carriers for 1. Install drainage structures, several motor routes in   18, 24 and 30 drainage pipe the city and county. You and associated mitered end must be motivated by sections connecting to CR-25A, earning extra money, be PUBLISHER'S NOTE then along Bell Street and con- an early riser and have All Yard Sale Ads necting to US-441. Must be Pre-Paid. 2. Install and construct reliable transportation. stormwater retention ponds Apply in person during    (WDA 2 and WDA 3) as shown normal business hours.     in the contract documents. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 3. Install and construct NW Bell NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Street Paving and Extension Gas GE Stove, white, works Roadway installation as shown Nickey Gregory Co. Of White great $100.00. 386-792-0942 or in the contract documents. The Springs Fl. Now hiring local & 678-617-5560. roadway installation will include regional class A & class B type B stabilization, optional Washer white, good condition Drivers Home daily, great pay $100. 678-617-5560 . base group 1 and 6, asphaltic and benefits Must be able to concrete and friction course. pass Dot physical and drug WE BUY TIMBER: Pine and 4. Install roadway pavement screen call Chad 770-294-0055 hardwood. 3-4 semi load mini- marking and signage as shown or [email protected]. mum. Call 386-288-6875. in the contract documents along Bell Street. 5. Install concrete sidewalk as part of the roadway construc- tion and connecting to existing sidewalk at the intersection of Bell Street and US-441. 6. Install a 6-inch gas main starting at the end of the exist- ing gas main on CR-25A, then running north on CR-25A, then running east along Bell Street THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME up to the connection point with By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek the existing gas main along US-441, as an additive alter- Unscramble these Jumbles, nate. one letter to each square, The Bid Forms and Construc- to form four ordinary words. tion specifications may be ob- tained from the Countys web CUYYK @PlayJumble site at http://www.columbia- countyfla.com/PurchasingBid- s.asp. Deadline for questions regarding construction plans, specifications, and/or bid docu- MIDAT ments must be received before 2:00 P.M. on December 13, 2019. The successful bidder will be Twitter app • Follow us on required to furnish the County Manager with a 5% bid bond DOLTED with submittal, and if selected, furnish the County Manager with a performance bond and proof of liability insurance prior to commencing work. NAAABN The Columbia County Commis- Get the free JUST JUMBLE sion reserves the right to reject Now arrange the circled letters any or all bids and to add to the ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as contract or delete from the con- All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. tract to stay within their funding capabilities. Columbia County Board of County Commissioners (Answers tomorrow) Ron Williams, Chair Jumbles: CREST HILLY FRIGID HARDLY Yesterday’s 546443 Answer: At over 4,000 feet, the Gobi Desert hikers November 14, 21, 2019 weren’t going to be — LEFT HIGH AND DRY ClassifiedClassifi ed Department 755-5440 THURSDAY, NOVEMBERLAKE CIT 14,Y REPOR 2019 TER CLASSIFIED SPORTS THURSDAY, LAKE NOVEMBER CITY REPORTER 14, 2019 5B 5B

Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- 0237 MLS105624 5+ acre prop- erty, fenced, well/septic. Owner financing possible w/ accept- able terms. $69,900. 3/2 Kitchen allows for cooking & conversations from both sides. Must see! $144,000. Elaine Tolar 386-365-1548 ML- S105645. Country Rivers Realty, LLC 497-3305 MLS105678 Down- town Ft. White. Built 1943, up- dated w/metal roof. Gar/wor- shop and more! $80,000 4/2, 2-sided gas fpl. Owner's bath walk-in tile shower & clos- et. Adjoining lot is avail. $239,900. Elaine Tolar 386- 365-1548 MLS105681. Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- 0237 MLS105699 3/2 w/fantas- tic front porch, lg open kit w/SS appl, overlooking GR RM, brick fpl, so much more. $199,000. Wellborn Area! 60+ ac w/ma- ture pines, oaks & pasture. New manuf. hm. Priv. Wildlife. $275,000; Sherry Ratliff 386- 365-8414 MLS105739 Country Rivers Realty, LLC 497-3305 MLS105839 Log home nearly 5 acres! Lots of privacy. Min to Ichetucknee Springs. Play or Stay! $125,000 PUBLISHER'S NOTE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the fair housing act which makes it ille- gal to advertise "any prefer- ence, limitation, or discrimina- tion based on race, color, reli- gion, sex, disability, familial sta- tus or national origin; or any in- tention to make such prefer- ence, limitation or discrimina- tion." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 liv- ing with parents or legal custo- dians, pregnant women and people securing custody of chil- dren under the age of 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are here- by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal op- portunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free telephone number to the hear- ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter Columbia track & field athlete Asherah Collins signed her letter of intent with UCF on Wednesday surrounded by family and friends.

the sky’s the limit for her.” ed. She quit her seventh rare. The second thing was lege was a real possibility. Poole Realty Kellie Shirah ML- COLLINS In addition to training at grade year before returning the work ethic.” Now she’s not only a state S102106 $559,000 Live Oak 80 school, Collins also works in eighth, where she made “She’s done great things champion but a Knight, too. acres, food grade processing Continued From 1B facility, separate office, bath- out with AAU coach Travis it to the middle school state and she’s going to continue But before she goes, she rooms, incl a 5 & 3 ton A/C unit. Sheppard, with whom she finals. to do great things.” has one more goal at CHS, Daniel Crapps Agency 386- lot,” Columbia coach Bruce credits a lot of her success. “First thing that stood But even in ninth grade, and that’s to repeat at state 755-5110 MLS105196 $32,500. SECLUDED. S/D south of Live Johnson said. “She’s break- Sheppard has coached out to me right off the bat is track & field was still just in May. Oak. 4.85 ac w/paved rd ing her records and she’s Collins since 2014 when that she is an amazing ath- a high school activity for Collins isn’t done cement- frontage. Quiet setting. going to break another this she was just in the sixth lete,” Sheppard said. “I’ve Collins. It wasn’t until her ing her legacy just yet. Daniel Crapps Agency 386- year, I believe, and be anoth- grade and getting her feet never in my life coached an sophomore year, when “I’m very excited for this 755-5110 MLS105351 $198,900. Wellborn GOR- er state champion. I’m just so wet in the sport. athlete that has that much she qualified for state and season,” Collins said. “I’m GEOUS 30+ Acres conv to Live grateful to be able to coach In fact, Collins didn’t versatility. There’s more finished fifth in the triple reaching to jump 45 (feet) Oak, Lake City, I-75 & I-10. her and just to see this is think track & field was for than one thing she can do jump, that she started to so I’ve just got to keep prac- Beautiful 4 acre Res lot, Rolling Oaks S/D. Cleared/fenced. wonderful and amazing and her when she first got start- extremely well and that is truly realize jumping in col- ticing and I’ll get it.” Corner lot! Site built only. $43,000. Crystal Harvey 904- 553-1877. MLS105676 p.m. Allen had his own pregame rituals CHS during his playing days and he wasn’t GATORS Continued From 1B happy when his schedule didn’t go Continued From 1B according to plan either. Denise Milligan-Bose Realty 438-5627 MLS104355 “I’m one where this sock had to $125,375 35.25 acres of family and it’s a mindset that has to get be on the right foot and this sock consecutive years against the Tigers. farm land in NW Columbia flipped between now and Friday. What had to be on the other foot,” Allen The Gators were still reeling following the firing County. Zoned Agricultural. is it about them that has us thinking said. “If my helmet wasn’t a certain of coach Jim McElwain in 2017. Interim coach Randy a certain way? You go into this thing way when I got it, all those things for Shannon made several changes early in the week, knowing you’ve competed against me had to be in routine. My routine including giving transfer quarterback Malik Zaire his some of the best in the state week in was the same, the same, the same. first start. Daniel Crapps Agency 386- 755-5110 MLS105369 and week out in practice, from spring Many of these kids are the same None of them worked. Florida turned the ball over $120,000. Lake City, GREAT to training camp to all the stuff that way, whether it’s on the road or at twice in the first 25 minutes, including once by Zaire, DOWNTOWN LOCATION. leads up to it. You’re going against a home. Their routine is the same, trailed 28-6 at halftime and never recovered. Missouri 2,400 sq ft metal bldg with CI zoning. Great for Auto shop. high level of competition so there’s no the same, the same. The disruption won 45-16. It was the first time in more than 100 years reason to fear the opponent. There’s of that affects you subconsciously the Gators had allowed 42 or more points in consecutive no reason for the opponent to have because the routine is changed. As games. you mentally in a way of fearing them a coach you try your best to control Players and coaches blamed the lackluster effort on Denise Milligan-Bose Realty and that’s the biggest thing right the thing that is unforeseen, but it’s the distractions that come amid a coaching change and an 386-438-5627 MLS103581 3/2 now. That’s going to be the speech a change. The biggest part of this uncertain future. Close to tn but rural. Double wide MH. New HVAC and roof at the end of every practice moving week is making it consistent, consis- “Our attitude wasn’t right going into the game,” cor- priced to sell. $79,900. forward.” tent, consistent.” nerback Marco Wilson recalled. “Coaches got fired. I’d Denise Milligan-Bose Realty Allen gave the team a long speech Columbia looked like a team out of say we just started giving up, which is not the right thing 438-5627 MLS104357 following Wednesday’s practice. In sorts in last month’s meeting against to do. We knew we weren’t going to win the SEC East or $450,000 3/2 & 3 partial baths. Cherry cab, gran ctrtops, heat- addition to telling his players not to Lee too, turning the ball over four any of that. ed flrs, gas fpl, office. Elevator. fear the Generals, he also wants them times in a 27-21 loss in overtime. And “People just didn’t have the mindset of, ‘We still got some- to have a look of intensity in all of their the Tigers aren’t just mad about that thing to play for, which is that they’re keeping score in the IN PRINT & ONLINE eyes when they get dressed in the either — they still remember the sting game and we need to win it.’” www.LakeCityReporter.com locker room, when they take the field from last year’s 31-27 loss in overtime The Gators offered no excuses for last year’s debacle for warmups and from the first whistle too. in Gainesville, a 38-17 drubbing in which Feleipe Franks to the last. “We’re upset about it because they was booed and eventually benched. Florida’s defense was Lee should be afraid, not Columbia, took us out last year and they beat equally to blame, giving up 471 yards and allowing 11 of 18 BUY IT and Allen wants his players to make us recently,” Columbia defensive end conversions on third down. that known right from the start of the Jaiden Tillotson said. “We want to “Bitter taste,” defensive lineman Adam Shuler said. “You SELL IT game. reverse it from last year.” know, we lost. Not a revenge game, but we lost. That’s “We have to have that dog in us,” Allen believes the Tigers will. Last how it always is in my head, in our head. We lost last year. FIND IT Columbia quarterback Jordan Smith week’s 14-7 win over Ponte Vedra has Everybody knows we lost. Lake City Reporter said. “When he comes in the locker Columbia riding high again after los- “We don’t have to tell anybody. Guys know. That’s not our room on Friday and looks into our ing three of four to end the regular really motivation: just to get revenge; that’s not our whole eyes, he should see that bloodshot season. key this week. It’s just the next big game.” Classifieds red.” Now it’s time to win back-to-back Florida has its sights set on a New Year’s Six bowl, prob- There’s been more to this rivalry games and start that five-game ably the Orange or Cotton, but needs to win its remaining that’s worn on the Tigers mentally winning streak towards a state two games to have a chance. It starts against Missouri, as well. Last month’s game kicked championship. which is undefeated (5-0) at home and winless (0-4) on the off at 6 p.m. instead of the usual 7:30 “It’s playoffs. Everybody starts to road. time, which threw off the team’s get a little bit of a different buzz when The Tigers have outscored opponents 202-58 at Memorial routine. you make it past the first round,” Stadium this season, winning by an average of nearly 30 Columbia left the school earlier, Allen said. “Now you’re in the second points a game. They’ve been less formidable on the road, of course, but the team’s pregame and the buzz is starting to get a little getting outscored 114-52, including 56-7 in back-to-back meal was spoiled before that, forcing louder. You get past the second and losses at Kentucky and Georgia. Allen to get his players food on the to the third and the buzz gets a little “We have to deal with the good side of things,” Florida go so they could eat on the bus. He louder. There’s the excitement, the coach Dan Mullen quipped. called it “controlled chaos” mode and cold weather, all that stuff is just a Added Wilson: “On the road, they struggle. But then they said that wears on a player’s mental- mentality of now it’s playoff season. I get home, something clicks with them and they blow teams ly when their pregame routine gets can see that. I can feel that with this out. We’ve got to be ready for that. We know they’re going disrupted. team. The motto is always ‘get hot in to be hyped up. Home game, weather’s probably going to That won’t happen this time for the November’ and it’s here. That’s the be weird, so we got to put all the distraction aside and just Tigers with the game kicking off at 7 expectation now.” focus on balling.” 6B THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS TICKER

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Jets’Gase’s coach. job is safe and he will ‘Lastros and ascended to the On Tuesday, Houston gen- members of the media, should “This was a great remainNot just the thiscoach season. in 2020 top of the big league galaxy as eral manager Jeff Luhnow ever feel like when you come lesson for all of us, despiteBut, next the team’s season, 2-7 too. record. World Series champions. refused to discuss any into our clubhouse that you’re including me,” Calipari JohnsonTeam cited chairman Gase’s positive Thatpicture of the sheer joy specifics. going to be uncomfortable or said. “I mean, we could workand CEOwith quarterback Christopher Sam as the Astros celebrated their “We take the allegation disrespected.” say they got outplayed DarnoldJohnson and announced collaborative 2017crownatDodgerStadium seriously and we’re going to That wasn’t the first time and I could tell you I got effortsWednesday with general that Gase’s manager sure looks different now. look into it,” he said at the this year that the Astros faced out-coached.” Joejob Douglas is safe to and try to he improve will Fresh off a bitter Game 7 GM meetings in Arizona. “If negative headlines over an As for his players’ theremain struggling the coach franchise. in 2020 loss in their bid for another you’re not following the rules, incident related to the club- psyches, the coach despiteJohnson the told team’s the entire 2-7 team title, and tarnished by an it’s a serious matter. I’m not house. In August the team added, “They’re hurt- record. Johnson cited executive’s clubhouse rant going to get into exactly what barred Detroit Free Press ing and they should be, of his decision last Wednes- Gase’s positive work at female reporters and the Ikneworanybodyknewatthis reporterAnthonyFenechfrom but my guess is they day, and it was met with a with quarterback Sam failed attempt to smear the point.SoI’mjustgoingtohave entering the clubhouse until will learn from this and Darnoldpositive response and collabora- from players journalist who wrote about it, to wait and see. But I’m sure ace Justin Verlander was done understand we can’t be tiveand coaches. efforts with general the franchise is now embroiled there will be an appropriate speaking to other reporters. this way.” managerNow public, Joe the Douglas news might to in a new scandal: allegations time to answer that question Fenech was eventually let The loss ended a tryfurther to improve frustrate the some strug fans- with on-the-record com- directly.” in the clubhouse, but by then 52-game home winning glingwho were franchise. already calling for mentsfromaformerplayerthe This comes after the team Verlander was done with his streak against unranked Gase’sJohnson job despite told the him entire being Astros turned to technology to was already under investiga- postgame session and refused opponents and sent teamjust nine of games his into decision his tenure devise a sign-stealing scheme tion by MLB for the clubhouse to speak to Fenech. Verlander shocked Wildcats fans lastwith Wednesday,the Jets. Gase andreplaced it during their greatest season. incident. Assistant general addressed the situation on heading to the exits wasthe fired met Todd with Bowlesa positive last Jan- Sign stealing may be as old manager Brandon Taubman Twitter the following day, wondering what had responseuary, and Douglas from was players hired to asbaseball.Fromaclandestine was fired for directing inap- accusing Fenech of unspeci- happened. andreplace coaches. Mike Maccagnan as buzzer-and-spyglass system propriate comments at female fied “unethical behavior in Not that Kentucky’s GMNow in June. public, the news the New York Giants invented reporters, including one the past.” championship aspira- might further frus- to overtake the Brooklyn wearing a domestic violence Houston’s handling of the tions have disappeared. trateCOLUMBUS, some Ohio fans who Dodgers in their famed 1951 bracelet, during alocker room situation was against the A favorable sched- Youngwere alreadyto miss 1 calling more for pennantracetotheBostonRed celebration after the team beat rules for media laid out in the ule allows the Wildcats gameGase’s for job NCAA despite violation him Soxbeingfinedfor ahigh-tech the New York Yankees to win MLB’s collective bargaining time to regroup before being just nine games ploy using an Apple Watch to the AL pennant on Oct. 19. agreement and was roundly facing their next Power intoOhio his State tenure star with defensive the pilfer catcher’s signals by the Taubman repeatedly yelled criticized, but the team never Five opponent on Dec. 14 endJets. Chase Gase replacedYoung will the be Yankees,cheatingisengrained toward the group about closer received any discipline which againstGeorgiaTech.But heldfired out Todd of one Bowles more lastgame inthegame’sloregoingbackto Roberto Osuna, who was sus- was made public. they demonstrated they asJanuary, punishment and for Douglas breaking the day of spitballs. pended for 75 games last year Alltheir unsavory headlines can’t take any opponent NCAAwas hired rules by to accepting replace a Getting close to the line, or for violating MLB’s domestic this season come after they for granted, particularly personalMike Maccagnan loan. as GM even crossing it, has long been violence policy and then was were also forced to defend after 25-point under- inThe June penalty. was announced a part of sports — witness the traded from Toronto to Hous- themselves against allegations dog Evansville humbled by Ohio State in a statement suspicions that have followed ton.Taubmanshouted“Thank of cheating during the playoffs them on both ends of the Hall of Famer Piazza to the New England Patriots GodwegotOsuna!”according in 2018. court and led for nearly Wednesday. The school had manage Italian team during their dynasty. to Sports Illustrated, which TheClevelandIndiansfileda 30 minutes. sought immediate reinstate- But the Astros are under said he made similar remarks complaint during the AL Divi- Calipari will surely ment from the NCAA. Hall of Fame catcher scrutinyforhowthey’resaidto several times, punctuating sion Series that year after a consistently remind MikeThe Piazzasituation says worked he has out have gotten around the rules. them with a profanity. credentialed Astros employee them of what can happen agreedas well as to becomeit could have man -for And it’s just one of many ways The Astros faced backlash was observed aiming his if they aren’t ready agerthe second-ranked of Italy’s national Buck- the team has landed in the after initially issuing a state- phone into their dugout and to play — against any baseballeyes. Young, team. a preseason news for the wrong reasons in ment accusing the SI reporter taking pictures or video. A opponent. All-AmericanThe 51-year-old and the recent years. oftryingto“fabricateastory.” few days later, the same man Despite returning nation’sPiazza, wholeader was in bornsacks, The negative backlash Taubman was fired by the was ejected from an area in four veterans and wel- wasin N heldorristown, of the 73-14 Penn rout- includes sign-stealing clouds Astros on Oct. 24 and the Fenway Park during Game 1of coming another group ofsylvania, Maryland is last of Italianweek and in the past and an episode this team has since retracted the theALCSagainstBoston.MLB of highly-touted fresh- ancestry.will miss Saturday’s He tweeted game seasonwhentheteamimprop- statement. investigated both incidents men,Kentuckybeganthe Wednesdayagainst 50-point he underdog will erly barred areporter from the But the damage was already and found no wrongdoing on season with concerns. manageRutgers. Italy at a Euro- clubhouse. It led, too, to some done. While the Astros were the part of the Astros. The Post depth is one of peanOhio tournamentState announced in the fans taking to social media this competing in their second league said that the Astros the biggest challenges 2020day before and atits thegame 2021 with October to say they’d turned World Series in three sea- were conducting surveil- the Wildcats will face MarylandWorld Baseball that Young Classic. would against rooting for the Astros. sons, much of the talk about lance and not spying in both all season with 6-foot- bePiazza held out wasamid Italy’sconcerns Major League Baseball is the team was centered on the instances. 11 junior Nick Richards hehitting violated coach NCAA at rules the by now investigating the Astros clubhouse incident and their Now that yet another and 6-10 sophomore EJ taking2009 a and loan2013 last year WBC from after The Athletic website handling of the story that cheating allegation has sur- Montgomery the only big someonetournaments. he describes as a reported the team stole signs followed. faced against the Astros in a men on the roster. Ankle “familyIn 2016, friend” he boughtfor living during home games in 2017 Instead of focusing on bril- season rife with controversy, injuries to both haven’t expenses.control of Young the third-tier explained by using a camera positioned liant second baseman Jose it’s up to the league to deter- helped early on, though hissoccer “mistake” club in Reggiana, a tweet and in center field at Minute Maid Altuve, ace starter Gerrit Cole mine if all these problems Richards has played saidwhich the droppedloan had been out paid of Park. Tuesday’s report quoted and baseball on the after- will simply be a blemish on every game since missing back.Serie C after the 2017- pitcherMikeFiers,whoplayed noon of Game 1 of the World their reputation or if they’ll the second exhibition. 18 season. for the Astros that season, and SeriesagainstWashingtonlast finally result in discipline Montgomery has missed The Associated Press threeotherunidentifiedpeople month,manager AJ Hinch was that could affect what the past two contests and The Associated Press with the club. beingpepperedwithquestions they’re doing on the field. is being evaluated daily.