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COURTESY Three dummy bombs like Son-in-law threatened self this one fell near Live Oak. Bombs with knife before being shot 3A away in Live Oak She’s been everywhere, man after bird strike No one hurt when 3 inert devices fall near Suwannee Springs.

By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected]

An Air Force plane inad- vertently dropped training bomb dummies in the area of Suwannee Springs after a bird struck the aircraft earlier this week, according to military officials. During a routine train- ing mission around 1:15 p.m. Monday, an A-10C Thunderbolt II released three BDU- Plane 33s, a “small hit birds, non-explo- triggering sive training release of munition,” training a military ordnance, spokesperson says wrote in a statement. Moody. The plane is assigned to the 23rd Fighter Group stationed at Moody Air Force Base near Valdosta. The dummy bombs are suspected to be in the gen- Photos by CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter Kim Denmark waves at traffic on West U.S. 90. Denmark arrived in Lake City on Wednesday, the latest stop in her 19-year eral vicinity of an area two journey around the United States to raise awareness of homeless veterans and others. BELOW: In downtown Lake City. miles west of U.S. Highway 129 near Suwannee Springs, about 54 miles southwest of Moody Air Force Base. The Hitting the road for homeless vets BOMBS continued on 3A Kim Denmark has been walking for Report: 19 years to help promote her cause. By CARL MCKINNEY Man pulls [email protected] Kim Denmark lives life like she’s in a Johnny knife on Cash song. She’s not quite been everywhere, man, but deputy her on-foot travels to raise awareness for home- less veterans have taken her through 16 states. By MICHAEL PHILIPS On Wednesday, she [email protected] A man on a crossed the railroad motorcycle saw tracks on West U.S. A homeless man faces Highway 90, not far from the sign on her Florida Gateway College. two felony charges, includ- back, a declara- “I never want to leave ing aggravated assault with tion of support for this city,” she said. a deadly weapon on a law homeless veterans “Where am I?” enforcement and others, and A man on a motorcy- officer, after cle saw the sign on her he tried waved at her. back, a declaration of to stab a support for homeless Columbia veterans and others, and waved at her. She went County up to his bike and chatted with him for a few Sheriff’s seconds at an intersection. Hughes Office deputy “He was a veteran!” Denmark said. “You guys have them all over.” when he was stopped for lit- A short walk — for her, at least — brought tering. her to the iron gate marking Lake City’s historic Anthony Wayne Hughes, downtown. 27, listed as homeless on A car stopped at a red light and handed

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If you would words, ‘no.’” Denmark averages about 10 miles a day, meaning she has quite a ways to go to like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture At one point, Denmark reach the West Coast after finishing up in Florida. and information to Robert Bridges: rbridges@lakecityreporter. said she threw change at com. a homeless man in disgust erty,” she said. “I was just a said, ‘you’re going to bed “Long story short, he sat and told him to get a job. mess, I was not organized where?” me down and told me that “I didn’t find out until at all, I just knew I wanted He responded, “that the country had betrayed Lake City Reporter days later that that bum something done. house over there,” pointing him,” Denmark said. HOW TO REACH US BUSINESS ...... 754-0419 that sits on the corner She received a nicely to a large “for sale” sign, Most recently, Denmark worded letter that amount- Denmark recalled. has been circling the Main number . . . . . 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On her travels, Denmark to the veteran. walk, Denmark said. said she saw homeless “He invited me to this Once she finishes up the permission of the publisher. In all other counties where home delivery “I left my home, but U.S. Postal Service No. 310-880. people living in their cars grassy area in the woods, Florida, Denmark has plans is available, next day re-delivery or I thought I was coming POSTMASTER: Send address changes service related credits will be issued. in Walmart parking lots and there it was — a trap to eventually head west- to Lake City Reporter, P.O. Box 1709, back,” she said. Lake City, FL 32056. Circulation ...... 755-5445 Her stuff is still in stor- and killing time in emer- door covered in grass and ward to Los Angeles’ Skid ([email protected]) gency rooms just so they chicken wire,” Denmark Row, the base of one of the Publisher Todd Wilson . . 754-0418 age. 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LIVE OAK HOMICIDE REPORT: Man threatened suicide before being shot By CARL MCKINNEY ing he feared for his life and the interview with law enforcement. before firing multiple shots, the shooting was in self-defense, [email protected] lives of family members. The day of the shooting, the according to both the original and according to the report. Law enforcement wasn’t con- 13-year-old was playing with her supplemental reports. Homan’s actions caused “inten- A 13-year-old girl found her vinced and arrested Homan on sister before Bowers told them it Investigators also spoke with tional infliction of mental injury to stepfather with a knife to his own charges of murder and child was dinner time, according to a the girl’s sister and mother. the child,” a deputy wrote. throat before her grandfather abuse without great bodily harm. supplemental report. Homan said Bowers “mentally Bowers’ wife said Homan shot approached them with a WWII- The 13-year-old said she was Around that time, an argument abused him, called him and his her husband and then stated, era style submachine gun, depu- in the yard during the shooting, erupted between the 13-year-old, disabled son names, and treat- “you are not so big and tough ties say. standing between Homan and her mother and Bowers, who had ed other family members in the now,” according to the report. The stepfather responded with Bowers, according to the SCSO been speaking negatively about house badly,” according to the A neighbor reported hearing “oh s - - t” and “don’t shoot me, report released his stepdaughter’s biological originally filed report. Homan say something similar — I’m putting the knife down,” the following the father. The day of the slaying, Homan “you’re not so big and bad or girl recounted. arrest. Bowers got upset and retrieved claimed Bowers threatened to kill tough now,” the report states. John Christopher Homan Just before the a knife before walking out the the family dog and was in the yard After the shooting, Homan tried replied “it’s too late,” the girl told shooting, Homan door, the girl said. with a knife. to strike Bowers with his hands, law enforcement. told her to duck A while later, she went to check Homan claimed he confronted the neighbor told deputies. The Homan claimed self-defense and get out of the on him and found him sitting on a Bowers, who was about 15 feet neighbor reportedly intervened, after Suwannee County deputies Homan way, the girl told lawnmower. away and refused to put the knife firing warning shots into the arrested him for the murder of deputies. The knife hovered near the side down. ground of his own yard. son-in-law Jason Michael Bowers The girl indicated Homan of his neck, which had a scratch, Homan said his grandchild was Bowers died of his injuries in May, but newly available doc- “placed her in the direct line of the girl told law enforcement. present and upset during the inci- in Shands Live Oak Regional uments tell the story from the fire from the gun,” creating a She told him to put it down, but dent. Medical Center. There were three perspective of the child who was well-founded fear, according to he refused. Homan said he fired sever- or four gunshot wounds to the there when the bullets started the SCSO report. Homan came out with a gun al shots into Bowers, which hit arm, chest and abdomen, accord- flying. As the case moves through the and said something to the effect “low,” the report states. ing to the report. Deputies responded to 193rd court system, prosecutors have of “if you want to be dead,” the girl But Homan “was unable to Homan was transported to Road on May 23, where Homan provided documents going into told law enforcement. provide any viable statement or Suwannee County jail, continuing admitted to shooting Bowers, say- greater detail about the girl’s Homan told the girl to “duck” information” to convince deputies to claim self-defense.

KNIFE BOMBS Continued From 1A Continued From 1A the arrest report, was spotted traveling by bike on 441 North. When he was exact location is unknown. observed throwing a piece of trash from No injuries or damage his backpack to the ground, a deputy have been reported, accord- stopped him at 441 N and Johnson Street. ing to the Air Force. The inci- As the deputy explained to Hughes dent is still currently under the reason for stopping him, he noticed a investigation. knife tied to the outside of his backpack. “And it will be a while,” said Hughes then began digging through Air Force Captain Jessica his backpack despite being ordered to Colby, a spokesperson for place the bag on the ground. Hughes Moody Air Force Base. then pulled the knife from its sheath and The BDU-33 is a 25-pound brought it over his head in a stabbing training munition used to motion, according to the report. simulate the M1a-82 500- Hughes resisted the deputy’s attempts pound bomb. It is approxi- to handcuff him; however, the deputy and mately 22-and-a-half inches another unidentified person were eventu- long and blue in color. ally successful, the report stated. Although the train- In Hughes’ bag, the deputy said he ing munition is inert, it is found a glass pipe with drug residue. equipped with a small pyro- The deputy charged Hughes with technic charge and should aggravated assault with a deadly weapon TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter not be handled, the Air Force on a law enforcement officer and resisting is warning. arrest, both felonies, and possession of Ready for the Fourth Anybody who finds one of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Winston Warner (left) and Eric Hollingsworth, Columbia County Landscapes and Parks the dummy bombs should stay Hughes is being held without bond Department employees, assemble a tent at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Rodeo away, take note of the location due to an additional charge of violation of Arena Wednesday afternoon in preparation for today’s Independence Day festivities, and contact law enforcement probation. which start at 3 p.m. or the 23rd Wing Command Post at 229-257-3501.

OBITUARIES The very BEST partner to your morning coffee. Kimberley “Kim” Combs Jackie L. Fair golfer, musician and singer. Stan News, sports, weather, local events, classifieds and more. Mrs. Kimberley A. “Kim” Mr. Jackie L. Fair, 66, passed was a proud community volunteer Call to subscribe today! 386-752-1293 Combs, 58, passed away unex- away unexpectedly on June 30, of Christian Service Center in pectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home in Lake City, Lake City. He was also a mem- 2019, in the Mission Hospital in FL. ber of the Elks, Masonic Lodge Asheville, North Carolina. Born Mr. Fair, and an active parishioner of First and raised in Columbia County, the son of Jack Methodist Church of Lake City. she was the daughter of the late and Jewell Fair He will be truly missed. Lamar & Adelphia Coleman (deceased), was Left to cherish Stan’s memory Williams. Kim was a member born on Dec. are his loving daughters, Deborah of the 1978 graduating class at 4, 1952 at Ft. Gienau and her husband, Kip of Columbia High School and was McClellan Army Hospital, Fort Montville, CT & Cyndy Ferguson a homemaker. She lived all of her McClellan, Alabama. He served and her husband, William Trail life here until just this past year in the United Sates Army from of Blowing Rock, NC; his ador- when she relocated with her hus- 1972 until his discharge in 1978. ing granddaughter, Afton Graves band to Franklin, North Carolina, Mr. Fair was employed by both and her husband, Samuel of an area she dearly loved. Kim Aero Corp. and Sikorsky as an Tallahassee, FL; and great-grand- enjoyed gardening, working in aircraft mechanic until his retire- children, Beau & Hazel Graves. the yard, and crafting but first and ment. The family wishes to acknowl- foremost she adored the times He is survived by one son, edge with heartfelt appreciation, she spent with her much beloved John Fair (Melissa) of Ft. White, the kindness, care and comfort grandchildren. Kim was a mem- Fl, two sisters, Cooky Altman of Stan and his family have received ber of the Hopeful Baptist Church. Lake City, Fl and Judy Fair of from Thrive Assisted Living at She is survived by her husband Charlotte, N.C. His two broth- Prince Creek as well as Crescent of thirty-two years, Randy Combs ers, Mike (Danielle) and Ricky Hospice of Murrells Inlet. May of Franklin, North Carolina; (LeAnne), both reside in Lake God bless all of you. a son and his wife, Jared and City, Fl. Mr. Fair is also survived At the request of the family, a Amy Combs; and her grandchil- by several nieces and nephews. Celebration of Stan’s life will be dren, Jayden, Chloe, Zaelyn and A private family memorial was held privately. Bryce Combs all of Lake City. held as a tribute to Mr. Fair. In memory of Stan, please con- Numerous other family members sider donations to the Alzheimer’s and friends also survive. Stanley Allen “Abe” Association, 225 N. Michigan Funeral services for Kim Woolbert Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 will be conducted at 3:00 PM Stanley Allen “Abe” Woolbert, or at, www.alz.org Monday, July 8, 2019 in the 89, formerly of Lake City, To view these details online or chapel of the Dees-Parrish Family Florida, passed away peacefully to offer words of comfort through Funeral Home. Interment will fol- with his loving family by his side the online guest book, kindly low in the Hopeful Baptist Church on Friday June 28, 2019 at Thrive visit the funeral home website at, Cemetery. The family will receive Assisted Living at Prince Creek in www.burroughsfh.com friends from 1:00PM-3:00PM Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He BURROUGHS FUNERAL Monday in the chapel of the was born on May 16, 1930 in East HOME & CREMATION funeral home. Arrangements Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to the SERVICE OF MURRELLS are under the direction of the late Stanley Harrison Woolbert INLET, (843.651.1440) is hon- DEES-PARRISH FAMILY & Mary Drake Decker Woolbert. ored to be assisting the family. FUNERAL HOME, 458 S. Along with his parents, Stan is Marion Ave., Lake City, FL 32025 reunited in death with his beloved (386)752-1234 Please share fond wife, Mrs. Hazel “Bootie” Obituaries are paid advertise- memories and messages of con- Woolbert. ments. For details, call the Lake dolence online with the family at Stan was an outgoing man with City Reporter’s classified depart- Parrishfamilyfuneralhome.com. a heart of gold. He was an avid ment at 752-1293. OPINION Thursday, July 4, 2019 www.lakecityreporter.com 4A

OUR OPINION Freedom’s first words he Declaration of Independence was formally adopted 243 years ago T today by delegates to the Continental Congress. But the delegates had actually voted to throw off British rule two days earlier with adoption of the Lee Resolution, a brief state- ment severing ties with the motherland. That’s why John Adams thought July 2 was the date that would go down in history. Recount every detail Adams was wrong, and no one ever talks about the Lee Resolution anymore. Perhaps it deserves a moment of our time on this of all days. Here is the full text of this The Stephen King effect brief but vital document, from the website of the U.S. National Archives and Records like to talk. Anyone who knows more than 13 years of being mar- Administration: me can testify to the fact that ried, those types of conversations “Resolved, That these United Colonies are, Ijust one of my stories may go on seem outdated for our relationship. forever. My sister-in-law calls it the They are not. We still love each and of right ought to be, free and indepen- Stephen King effect, where every other and the connectedness we dent States, that they are absolved from all story contains even the minutest have, but where is the connection allegiance to the British Crown, and that all of details. It’s true, though, I am a that true conversation brings? political connection between them and the talker – I always have been. Since Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get a the time that I could put a sen- call from your significant other, just State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, tence together, I have been craving to talk about the day, the weather, totally dissolved. complete conversations. It has Dawn Wilkerson the future or the past? Wouldn’t “That it is expedient forthwith to take the become a joke amongst my friends [email protected] it be wonderful to feel excited most effectual measures for forming foreign and colleagues, and sometimes an again, when you hear the phone Alliances. annoyance to myself. After all, if I Sometimes it was deep, about our ring, instead of feeling complacent cannot leave out the details, I can- past pains and regrets. Sometimes because it has happened so many “That a plan of confederation be prepared not summarize. That means that it was jovial and joking. Other times before? Just to get to talk to and transmitted to the respective Colonies just one story may last upwards of times it was about the future, and one another, to hear each other’s for their consideration and approbation.” 10 or more minutes, but it is part of where we saw our lives going. I voices used to make my heart skip who I am. I am not ashamed; I am miss those conversations. a beat. I must admit that I too have a communicator. No matter what taken these types of conversations TODAY IN HISTORY others may think, it is a strength. Sometimes it was deep, for granted, have you? Communication can be such a about our past pains Sadly, the conversations we have On this date: help when we first meet others. and regrets. Sometimes with our significant others are not After all, we cannot get to know each it was jovial and jok- the only ones that have become In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopt- other if we cannot talk to each other. outdated in this day and age. What ed by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in I have never had a problem talking ing. Other times it was about all those special, loved indi- Philadelphia. to strangers — just ask my husband. about the future, and viduals that make our lives what In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially I love to make people laugh and where we saw our lives they are. How many times have we opened at West Point, New York. brighten their day, even if it is at my going. I miss those ignored those calls, or made them In 1817, ground was broken for the Erie Canal in own expense. After all, I have no conversations. as brief as possible? How often Rome, New York. The middle section of the waterway idea what their day may have been do we hit the “busy” button on the took three years to complete; the entire canal was fin- like before they encountered me. bottom of our phones, because we ished in 1825. But it is not the strangers that I want The unfortunate truth is that don’t feel like talking to our par- In 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of to discuss. It is the one person who many relationships fall apart ents, sisters, brothers, or grandpar- Independence was adopted, former presidents John is supposed to be the closest person because of a lack of true communi- ents. Do we not realize that each Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died. to me — my significant other. cation. We don’t know how to talk call is a once in a life-time conversa- In 1831, the fifth president of the United States, James When I met my husband, we to each other anymore. We know tion that we cannot get back? Are Monroe, died in New York City at age 73. were strangers. It was a fantastic how to throw blame, and how to you wasting your chances, because In 1872, the 30th president of the United States, Calvin and adventurous time for both of criticize, but we don’t truly know I’m tired of wasting mine. Coolidge, was born in Plymouth, Vermont. us — getting to know each other. how to connect. Now when I talk to In 1917, during a ceremony in Paris honoring the I couldn’t wait to hear my phone my husband it is mostly about bills, n Dawn Amstutz Wilkerson is the French hero of the American Revolution, U.S. Army Lt. ring, so that I could ask him about stresses, and obligations. I may ask mother of three, a devoted wife and an Col. Charles E. Stanton, an aide to Maj. Gen. John J. his day. We talked for hours, about how his day went, but the answers adventurous and patient elementary Pershing, declared: “Lafayette, we are here!” nothing, really. But we talked. are quick and to the point. After school teacher in Columbia County. In 1939, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees deliv- ered his famous farewell speech in which he called him- self “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” In 1942, Irving Berlin’s musical revue “This Is the Hong Kong tests the limits of protest Army” opened at the Broadway Theater in New York. n Associated Press ong Kong has seen several If they were trying to catch or reinterpreted as to make them waves of mass protests in the attention of Lam’s backers ineffectual. Hthe 22 years since its British in Beijing, they succeeded. The A largely impoverished but Lake City Reporter rulers relinquished control to the Chinese government branded the emerging China was willing to Lake City Reporter Chinese government, yet most of action “intolerable” and the protest- embrace a “one country, two sys- Serving Columbia County Since 1874 those outbursts have been marked ers “criminals.” tems” relationship with prosper- by a healthy dose of restraint. It’s worth noting that the ran- ous Hong Kong during the 1980s TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride Residents demonstrated in 2003 sackers of the government building negotiations that culminated in the for residents of Columbia and ­surrounding coun‑ and 2012 against bills that were per- stopped to leave money to cover handover. Today, though, China is tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride ceived as efforts to extend Beijing’s the price of refreshments they took. a world power and is less willing to forW residentse believe of strong Columbia newspapers and ­surrounding build strong coun ‑ power over the semiautonomous And despite being described as stay out of Hong Kong’s affairs. The tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” territory; they declared victory and “violent,” they directed their anger ex-colony and its Western-style civil We believe strong newspapers build strong stood down after the proposed leg- only at property and not people. rights are reminders of a series of Our primary goal is to publish ­distinguished and islation was withdrawn. The 2014 But they are poking at the gov- 19th century humiliations in which communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-­oriented get newspapers. things done!” Our primary goal is to publish ­distinguished and sit-ins known as the umbrella rev- ernment of Chinese President Xi Britain forced China to open itself This ­mission will be accomplished through the olution — in which demonstrators Jinping, and in so doing may be to the opium trade and give up its profitableteamwork community of professionals-­oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, This ­mission will be accomplished through the demanded democratic elections — territory at the mouth of the Pearl integrity and hard work. pushed a (nonviolent) step further, It’s worth noting that River in the southeastern part of teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, winding down in failure only after the country. integrity and hard work. the ransackers of the Todd Wilson, Publisher the arrest and imprisonment of sev- government building Hong Kong unrest also serves as eral activists. stopped to leave money an inconvenient reminder of ethnic, Robert Bridges, Editor The most recent protests language and cultural differences JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor to cover the price of coalesced over a bill that would refreshments they took. between northern and southern SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor allow residents to be extradited to China, of the historic tension mainland China, a proposal widely between Chinese unity and dis- DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident seen as an effort to intimidate and demonstrating the inherent incom- memberment, and of the continuing TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman silence Beijing’s critics. Protesters patibility of Chinese rule and the separation between Beijing and the demanded that the bill be retracted, freedoms to which Hong Kong “renegade province” of Taiwan. and they partially achieved that goal residents aspire. Reconciliation is The question for Xi is how much when Hong Kong Chief Executive beginning to look less likely. In the dissension he will tolerate and how Carrie Lam suspended the proposal balance is the territory’s treasured, much international backlash there LETTERS POLICY late last month. but time-limited, semiautonomy might be if he further extends But this time there was no stand- from Beijing. Beijing’s hand into Hong Kong’s Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly­ written ing down. Protesters demanded that The treaty that ended 156 years supposedly separate affairs. He and ­double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and the bill be permanently scrapped, of British colonial rule in Hong may try to present centralization as libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s that Lam resign and that there be Kong guarantees residents of the inevitable, despite the nearly three name, address and ­telephone number for verification. an independent investigation of territory the continuation of capital- decades that still remain before police conduct. Then on Monday, ism, an independent judiciary and Hong Kong fully reverts to China Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the ­writers the anniversary of the 1997 British freedom of expression for 50 years under the 1997 treaty. and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. handover, a faction of demonstra- — a period that runs to 2047. To Protesters, meanwhile, express a tors escalated their challenge to their credit, Hong Kong residents range of competing desires — con- BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL Lam — and seemed to step back also have insisted on a measure of tinued autonomy, or expanded but 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown.­ from their customary restraint — democracy that they never enjoyed geographically contained democra- by sacking the Legislative Council until the tail end of British rule. cy, or Hong Kong independence. Or BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. building and spraying anti-govern- But various promises of universal a unified, but democratic, China. BY EMAIL: [email protected] ment graffiti on the walls and por- suffrage have been turned aside traits of various Hong Kong leaders. by the Beijing-backed government n Tribune News Service A5

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Today public. Vision World is locat- ed at 348 N. Marion Ave. in Crafts at the museum Lake City fireworks Lake City. For more infor- The Lake City–Columbia Lake City–Columbia mation, email stephaniewmy- County Museum will be County Chamber of [email protected]. continuing its crafts series Commerce hosts its annu- on Saturday, July 13, al Fourth of July celebra- Al-Anon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tion with a bang! Located An Al-Anon group meets at We will be making an at the Columbia County St. James Episcopal Church 1850s Drawn Bonnet. You Fairgrounds, this event (2425 SW Bascom Norris will need a yard of cot- displays one of the best Drive) at 6 p.m. on Mondays ton fabric; 2 1/2 yards of fireworks shows in all of and 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. feather boning; 4.5”x30” North Florida. Newcomers group meets on of netting; a yard of rib- This year will feature a Mondays at 5 p.m. bon (either 1/4” or 1/2”); special salute to our mili- several yards of fine tulle, tary, as well as a car, truck Wednesday lace ribbon, silk folwers, and motorcycle show berries, feathers, etc. You begining at 2 p.m, live Vacation Bible School will also need a straight entertainment, military Bread of Life Ministries, ruler, sewing needle, displays, food, kid’s zone, 898 SW Deputy J Davis Lane sewing threads to match and much more going on in Lake City, will be holding bonnet and lining fabrics, throughout the event. In its VBS July 10-12 from 7 scissors and a sewing the evening, the annual COURTESY p.m. to 8 p.m. Food will be machine. To do before our fireworks show kicks off provided. meeting: Cut the boning at 9:20pm. Bring a blanket Make it a double into the following lengths: our lawn chair and lay back Double Shot Band of Jacksonville will be playing country, classic rock, blues and 12”, 14”, 16”, 18” and 26”. as you celebrate America’s Southern rock Friday at 8 p.m. as part of the Spirt of the Suwannee Music Park’s Save the date Write the length on the independence. Fourth of July Getaway. SOSMP is located at 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. fabric cover. Contacts: Smart Driving course Museum webpage: www. Freedom Festival weekend. Do come camp- The July Gathering of Wellborn Community AARP Smart Driving lccchistory.com; Museum The City of Live ing, take in a show, lounge the SongFarmers of the Association’s monthly course will be held from Facebook page: https://m. Oak Community by the pool or go for a golf Suwannee River Valley of blueberry pancake break- 9a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on facebook.com/thehistor- Redevelopment Agency cart ride through the trails Florida will be Saturday, fast will be held Saturday Friday, July 12, at the icalmuseum/?ref=br_rs; (CRA) has announced the as you enjoy this scenic July 6, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. at the Community Center Lake City Medical Center. Facebook page for our entertainment line-up for park. Fireworks are also James Episcopal Church, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Refresh your driving skills experts Becky Curlin the 2019 Freedom Festival available in downtown Live 2423 SW Bascom Norris $5 adults, $3 children. The and know the new rules of and Becke Johnson: The to be held in Live Oak on Oak on the evening of July Drive, Lake City, Florida Community Center is locat- the road. Learn research- North Florida Civilian’s Thursday. Bands will grace 4th. 32025. Acoustic jam style ed at 1340 8th Avenue in based driving strategies to Society: https://www.face- the Millennium Stage format. Musicians, friends Wellborn. help you stay safe behind book.com/ beginning at 6 p.m. Zach Friday and families welcome. the wheel. Landis kicks off the night All ages and skill levels. Sunday Receive a three-year Pancake breakfast of musical entertainment, Fried chicken dinner No charge! For additional auto insurance discount Spirit of Christ followed by Late Night The Spirit of Christ information, contact Skip Summer camp (call your insurance agent Lutheran Church, 145 SW Session and Rebellion. Lutheran Church is hold- Johns at 386-344-2906 or Camp Suwannee, on for details). Plus, there are Sweetbreeze Drive in lake There will be an Honors ing a fried chicken dinner visit the Suwannee Valley the grounds of the Advent no tests to pass. Register City, is hosting a pancake Awards ceremony, where on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. SongFarmers Facebook Christian Village, is hold- by calling 386-754-1821. breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 Suwannee County’s living The menu includes fried page at www.facebook. ing its Summer Camp for a.m. Get either pancakes World War II veterans will chicken, green beans, com/songfarmersofthesu- kids 7-12 beginning Sunday Breakfast With the Chief and sausage or eggs, grits be recognized for their mashed potatoes, cole wanneerivervalley/ and running through next Lake City Police Chief and biscuit for $5, or both service as well as cur- slaw, roll and brownie. $7 Saturday. Cal for availability at Argatha Gilmore has for $7. Children under 12 rent Suwannee County for adults, $3.50 for kids. Cookout 386-658-5200 accepted an invitation eat for $3. and City of Live Oak First Eat in, or carry out. Spirit Southside Baptist Church, from Parkview Baptist Responders, who dually of Christ is located at 145 388 SE Baya Brive, will be Monday Church to host the third Special church service serve in Armed Forces SW Sweetbreeze Drive in having a hamburger, hot dog, Quarterly Breakfast On July 21 at 4 p.m., Reserves, or have been Lake City. peanut boil on Saturday at Westside Com. Center with the Chief on July Gold Standard Lodge $167 recently deployed on active 5:30 p.m. Call 755-5553 to The Westside 13. Please join us for a will present “100 Men duty. Bingo reserve your seat or if you Community Center, 431 complimentary breakfast, in Black,” at the New A specular fireworks dis- Moose Lodge #624, 624 have any quesitons. Birley Ave. in Lake City, informative discussion Beginning Restoration play at 9:30 p.m., chore- NE Williams St in Lake will be holding its annu- and a community forum Church, featuring guest graphed to music and City, is now hosting bingo Farmers market al meeting on Monday at on neighborhood issues. speaker Pastor Wyndell staged by Live Oak’s own every Wednesday and The Lake DeSoto Farmers the Center at 5:30 p.m. Breakfast will be served Wallace of the Fellowship Marshall Beck will close Friday from 3 p.m. to 8:30 Market is open every The pulbic is invited to at 10 a.m. and the forum Missionary Baptist the night. p.m. All cards are $1, with Saturday from 9am to 1pm attend and participate. We will continue until 11:30 Church. New Beginnings The Community a huge progressive jack- in the parking lot at the cor- are also looking for input a.m. Parkview Baptist is is located at 993 NW Lake Partnership Street Fair pot. We have improved our ner of Marion Avenue and from the neighborhood located at 268 SW Lake Jeffery Road. begins at 5 p.m., centered food and beverage menu, Duval Street across from as for ideas for future Jeffery Road. at Festival Park with enter- so come on in and get your the Courthouse Annex improvements. tainment and recognitions bingo on. located. The Lake DeSoto NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING on the Millennium Stage Farmers Market is a project Movie night TO BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner and dancing of the Lake City Community Vision World hosts a week- CITY OF LAKE CITY, FLORIDA ON MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019 AT 5:00 PM The Lifestyle Enrichment Redevelopment Agency ly movie night every Monday IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED ON THE Weekend getaway Center will not be hosting (CRA). For more informa- at 7 p.m. The movie is free SECOND FLOOR OF CITY HALL AT Looking for a retreat this a dance this Friday. 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SEC MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Holloway honored for stellar season Florida hurdle/sprinter a finalist for The Bowerman, colle- linebacker and top-10 NFL Draft pick giate track and field’s highest individ- Josh Allen, Tennessee basketball’s won four individual ual honor and the sport’s equivalent Grant Williams, as well as Vanderbilt national titles in 2019. of the Heisman Trophy. outfielder and top-five MLB Draft Holloway won his third consecutive pick JJ Bleday. From staff reports 110-meter hurdles national title in 12.98 This is the seventh time a Gators seconds, breaking Renaldo Nehemiah’s student-athlete garnered the award, BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Florida 40-year-old collegiate record of 13.00 first distributed in 1976. Florida’s past hurdler/sprinter Grant Holloway was seconds and tying Americans Mark winners are Caeleb Dressel (2018, named the 2018-19 Roy F. Kramer Crear (1999) and Jason Richardson swimming), Tim Tebow (2008-09, foot- Southeastern Conference Male Athlete (2012) for the No. 18 ranking on the ball), Ryan Lochte (2005, swimming), of the Year on Wednesday via a vote of world all-time list. The NCAA Outdoor and Danny Wuerffel (1996-97, football). the conference’s athletic directors. Championships victory also made Holloway won four individual Holloway won four individual Holloway the only collegian in history national titles to help Florida win national titles, set three collegiate to sweep the indoor and outdoor high the team crown at the NCAA indoor COURTESY records and an American record, and hurdles titles three consecutive years. track and field championships. He’s Florida’s Grant Holloway raises his arms as he wins the put his name all over the collegiate Holloway topped a group of male the first college athlete to sweep the men’s 110 meter hurdles during the NCAA outdoor all-time top 10 lists. nominees that included Alabama indoor and outdoor high hurdles track & field championships on June 7 in Austin, Texas. The Chesapeake, Va., native is also football’s Tua Tagovailoa, Kentucky titles for three straight years.

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Her own legacy

COURTESY United States’ Megan Rapinoe warms up before the Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match against England at the Stade de Lyon on Tuesday, outside Lyon, France. Rapinoe says she’s a proud American, addresses critics

COURTESY US star responds to backlash after she United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher saves a penalty shot taken by England’s Steph Houghton during the said she wouldn’t visit White House. Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States at the Stade de Lyon on Tuesday, outside Lyon, France. By ANNE M. PETERSON founded on, I think I’m Associated Press extremely American.” Rapinoe commented Naeher emerges from Solo’s shadow with smashing save LYON, France — Still on the dustup a day after facing a backlash over say- the U.S. team’s nail-bit- By ANNE M. PETERSON tion at the Women’s World Cup. Tuesday night’s match. ing she wouldn’t visit the ing 2-1 semifinal win over Associated Press “Oh my God, Alyssa played abso- “I don’t get wrapped up in the com- White House if the United England. Rapinoe did lutely out of her mind, but that is parisons. I’ve said from the beginning States wins the World not play against England LYON, France — Alyssa Naeher what she does day in and day out,” that I just try to be me. My goal every Cup, Megan Rapinoe said because of a minor ham- finally escaped Hope Solo’s shadow defender Kelley O’Hara said. “I’m day is just being a better person, bet- Wednesday that she con- string injury, but said she’d with her smothering save of a penalty proud the world finally got to see ter player than I was yesterday,” she siders herself a proud be ready to go for the final kick. that. She proved she’s the best in the said. “It’s not about comparisons, it’s American. Sunday. Endlessly compared to her con- world, surely.” how can I help this team win now in “I think that I’m partic- Last week in the days troversial predecessor on the U.S. Naeher has been peppered with 2019? How can I help this team win ularly, uniquely and very leading up to the quarterfi- national team, Naeher cemented her questions about Solo in the run-up to a gold medal? That’s my only focus.” deeply American,” she nal against France, a video own legacy when she preserved the the tournament and all through the It’s been this way since Naeher said. “If we want to talk surfaced of Rapinoe’s United States’ 2-1 semifinal win over team’s journey through France. She’s emerged as the presumptive starter about the ideals that we White House comment, England. It was the first-ever penalty been gracious about answering each stand for, the song and the save by a U.S. goalkeeper in regula- and every time — even right after NAEHER continued on 5B anthem, and what we were RAPINOE continued on 5B

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Netherlands’ Dutch reach first final, will face US Jackie Groenen’s lone goal enough for Netherlands in a 1-0 victory. Groenen, is congratulated By ROB HARRIS “I saw a nice angle,” happy today I got to score.” by teammate Associated Press Groenen said. “We’ve been It sent the Netherlands Shanice Van De discussing this for a couple into its first Women’s World Sanden, left, LYON, France — When of weeks now that I need Cup final, where the Dutch after scoring Jackie Groenen received to take shots more often. will face the United States during the the ball, even though she The ball just came really on Sunday, back in the Women’s World was outside the penalty nicely, and I thought, ‘Let’s Stade de Lyon. Cup semifinal area, the Dutch midfielder do this.’” Two years after the soccer match knew she had to seize her A slick passing sequence Dutch won their first major between the opening. ended with Groenen driv- trophy — the European Netherlands It was 99 minutes into ing a shot past goalkeep- Championship — Groenen and Sweden a grueling Women’s World er Hedvig Lindahl. A first is already dreaming of a at the Stade Cup semifinal, and nei- shot on target in France first world title in only their de Lyon on ther the Netherlands nor produced her first goal of second attempt. Wednesday, Sweden was finding a clear the tournament. “It kind of went through outside Lyon, path to the goal Wednesday “I’m not much of a scor- France. night. er,” she said. “But I’m very DUTCH continued on 6B COURTESY 2B THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD INDYCAR TV LISTINGS MLB

Today AMERICAN LEAGUE Ferrucci showing skill, AUTO RACING East Division 1 p.m. W L Pct GB NBCSN — NASCAR Xfinity Series: prac- New York 54 29 .651 — tice, Daytona Beach, Fla. Tampa Bay 50 36 .581 5½ 2 p.m. Boston 45 40 .529 10 rebuilding reputation NBCSN — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Toronto 32 54 .372 23½ Series: practice, Daytona Beach, Fla. Baltimore 24 61 .282 31 3 p.m. Central Division NBCSN — NASCAR Xfinity Series: final W L Pct GB practice, Daytona Beach, Fla. Minnesota 53 31 .631 — 4 p.m. Cleveland 46 38 .548 7 NBCSN — NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Chicago 39 42 .481 12½ Series: final practice, Daytona Beach, Fla. Detroit 27 52 .342 23½ GOLF Kansas City 29 57 .337 25 5:30 a.m. West Division GOLF — European Tour Golf: The Irish W L Pct GB Open, first round, Ireland Houston 54 32 .628 — 9:30 a.m. Oakland 47 39 .547 7 GOLF — European Tour Golf: The Irish Texas 46 39 .541 7½ Open, first round, Ireland Los Angeles 43 43 .500 11 2 p.m. Seattle 38 51 .427 17½ GOLF — PGA Tour Golf: The 3M Open, NATIONAL LEAGUE first round, Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn. East Division 6 p.m. W L Pct GB GOLF — LPGA Tour Golf: Thornberry Atlanta 50 36 .581 — Creek LPGA Classic, first round, Hobart, Philadelphia 45 40 .529 4½ Wis. Washington 43 41 .512 6 5:30 a.m. (Friday) New York 39 47 .453 11 GOLF — European Tour Golf: The Irish Miami 32 51 .386 16½ Open, second round, Ireland Central Division HORSE RACING W L Pct GB 1:30 p.m. Milwaukee 46 40 .535 — FS2 — America’s Day at the Races Chicago 45 41 .523 1 HOT DOG EATING CONTEST St. Louis 41 42 .494 3½ 9 a.m. Pittsburgh 41 43 .488 4 ESPN2 — 2019 Nathan’s Famous Hot Cincinnati 39 44 .470 5½ Dog Eating Contest: From Coney Island, West Division N.Y. W L Pct GB LACROSSE (MEN’S) Los Angeles 58 29 .667 — 9 p.m. Colorado 44 41 .518 13 ESPNEWS — Major League Lacrosse: Arizona 43 44 .494 15 COURTESY Chesapeake Bayhawks at Denver San Diego 42 43 .494 15 Santino Ferrucci drives during an open practice session for the IndyCar Classic auto race on March 23, in Outlaws San Francisco 38 47 .447 19 Austin, Texas. After a recent string of strong finishes in IndyCar, Ferrucci is showing off the driving skill that LACROSSE (YOUTH) 5 p.m. Tuesday’s Games was never really in doubt. ESPN2 — World Series of Youth Lacrosse: Detroit at Chicago White Sox, ppd. From Denver, Colo. Boston 10, Toronto 6 By CHRIS JENKINS MLB BASEBALL N.Y. Mets 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 wheels with Maini in an apparent dis- over there. Growing up there, you try 11 a.m. Tampa Bay 6, Baltimore 3 Associated Press play of frustration, then got in further to tell yourself it’s not mentally diffi- MLB — Miami at Washington L.A. Angels 9, Texas 4 trouble with race officials because he cult and you don’t feel the pressure. 2 p.m. Houston 9, Colorado 8 MLB — Cleveland at Kansas City (joined Cleveland 9, Kansas City 5 ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Santino used his mobile phone while driving Then after spending almost a year in progress) Oakland 8, Minnesota 6 Ferrucci knows better than most back to the pits. here back home, you’re like, ‘Wow, 4 p.m. Seattle 5, St. Louis 4 drivers that one bad moment behind “The pressure of that year was get- there was a lot of pressure and it was ESPN — Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 1 7 p.m. Washington 3, Miami 2 the wheel can lead to a long-lasting ting to me,” Ferrucci said. “I made a not easy.’” ESPN — Philadelphia at Atlanta Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 4, 11 innings trail of Google results. mistake. I had a breaking moment. Ferrucci still has an affiliation with 10 p.m. Philadelphia 2, Atlanta 0 After a recent string of strong fin- And I take full blame for everything the American-owned Haas F1 team, MLB — San Diego at LA Dodgers (joined L.A. Dodgers 5, Arizona 4 in progress) San Francisco 10, San Diego 4 ishes in IndyCar, Ferrucci is show- that happened.” but he now sees his future in IndyCar. POKER Today’s Games ing off the driving skill that was He was fired and subsequently “I’m really happy being at home, 9 p.m. Miami at Washington, 11:05 a.m. never really in doubt — and, perhaps, ordered to pay the team more than really happy racing in IndyCar,” ESPN2 — World Series of Poker: The 50th Cleveland at Kansas City, 1:15 p.m. No-Limit Hold’em, Day 1 Flight B, Las Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. beginning to repair a reputation that $500,000 for failing to meet contract Ferrucci said. “I feel like I’m given Vegas, Nev. Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 2:10 p.m. very much was in doubt after a run-in obligations. Today, Ferrucci said he a fair shot here. That’s what, to me, SOFTBALL Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. with a teammate in Europe last year understands he can’t lash out at a matters more. I was never really 7 p.m. Minnesota at Oakland, 4:07 p.m. ESPN2 — International Cup: U.S. vs. St. Louis at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. that threatened to define his career. teammate — even if, as he says, he happy over there. Over here, you can Chinese Taipei, Columbus, Ga. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m. “When you mentally crack under only meant to pull alongside Maini be yourself.” TENNIS Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. pressure as a driver, and you hit and make a gesture to vent his frus- His IndyCar team owner, Dale 6 a.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. ESPN — Wimbledon: Day 4, Second L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. a breaking point, you can only get tration over an incident they had Coyne, first put Ferrucci in the car Round, London San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. stronger from that,” Ferrucci said. during the race, not to bump him. for a few races last season and didn’t 11 a.m. “You get stronger. You learn to hold He does take issue with the way the hesitate to give him a full-time ride ESPN — Wimbledon: Day 4, Second Rays put 1B Ji-Man Choi Round, London your composure.” incident was covered by European this season. 6 a.m. (Friday) on IL with ankle injury Coming into last week’s IndyCar media. “I think he came here knowing that ESPN — Wimbledon: Day 5, Third Round, race at Road America, Ferrucci had “If you never saw what happened this was an important opportunity for London ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have put first baseman Ji-Man finished in the top 10 in four of the pre- and you just read what happened, you him,” Coyne said. “He matured great- WOMEN’S WORLD CUP Choi on the 10-day injured list with a vious five races. That includes a sev- would think that I tried to kill some- ly from that.” strained left ankle and recalled infielder enth-place finish at the Indianapolis body,” Ferrucci said. Now he is building his reputa- Mike Brosseau from Triple-A Durham. SEMIFINALS Choi is hitting .266 with nine homers 500 and a fourth at Texas — not bad, Everything changed for Ferrucci tion back, one race at a time. Helio Tuesday’s Game and 33 RBIs in 70 games. He has just eight considering that he had never driven in that moment. Perhaps for the bet- Castroneves, who no longer races At Lyon, France hits in his last 46 at-bats. United States 2, England 1 on an oval track before a test at Texas ter, in the long run. full-time in IndyCar but did com- Tampa Bay dealt reliever Casey Sadler Wednesday’s Game to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor last fall. He struggled to a 19th-place The 21-year-old Connecticut native pete at Indianapolis during the month At Lyon, France league right-hander Nathan Witt, who finish after tire pressure issues at was a child prodigy in kart racing. of May, ended up battling Ferrucci Netherlands 1, Sweden 0 was assigned to Class A Bowling Green. THIRD PLACE Road America, but all signs are point- He grew up as a fan of Michael for position in the Indy Grand Prix Sadler had been designated for assign- Saturday, July 6 ment on Saturday. ing upward. Schumacher and always wanted to road-course race and came away At Nice, France The Rays also traded minor league And that certainly wasn’t the case end up in F1. To do that, an American impressed. It was only later that England vs. Sweden, 11 a.m. infielder-outfielder Andrew Velazquez to CHAMPIONSHIP about a year ago. driver typically has to go to Europe Castroneves heard about the F2 inci- Cleveland for international signing bonus Sunday, July 7 pool allotment. Driving in Formula 2, a develop- and race in lower-level series as a dent. At Lyon, France Right-hander Jose De Leon, coming mental series that feeds the elite teenager. “I’m like, ‘OK, well, you learn from United State vs. Netherlands, 11 a.m. back from Tommy John surgery, was rein- Formula One series, he had an “It’s tough,” Ferrucci said. “You mistakes,’” Castroneves said. “I did stated from the 60-day IL and optioned to Durham. on-track run-in with teammate Arjun give up basically your whole child- that, even in IndyCar. I feel like that The moves were announced before Maini last July. 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DILBERT DEAR ABBY Lines are drawn in family feud over recovering addict

DEAR ABBY: My step- restaurant, and she let out a brother “Pete” is a recovering loud, obnoxious, disgusting addict who did significant burp. I was surprised and prison time for possession embarrassed. She quickly BABY BLUES and gang affiliations. He has apologized. I said, “Can’t you also had multiple DUI con- lower the volume and cover victions. He’s been out for your mouth?” She became two years and is holding a job defensive and said, “I apolo- and taking care of his kids Abigail Van Buren gized!” part-time. www.dearabby.com Her burping happens My parents think he’s com- often, but this one was pletely rehabilitated, but I gations in this situation, and beyond the pale. I don’t like think he’s using again, based is it reasonable to insist we it, never have. How do I on his behavior. He has tried visit without Pete? I hate to communicate to her effec- to get my husband to give make them choose, but I also tively to burp quietly and him some of a prescription feel like this is a safety issue. in a controlled manner? BLONDIE medication he takes, and — UNCOMFORTABLE IN — DISGUSTED IN NEW jokes about “acting good” MINNESOTA JERSEY when with family but not at DEAR DEAR DISGUSTED: I home. UNCOMFORTABLE: As think you have already done I decided I no longer a parent, you have to do that. Is it possible your sister want to be around Pete, par- what you think is best for suffers from a gastrointes- ticularly with my children, your children. I wish you tinal disorder? If she hasn’t and I asked my parents not had explained your parents’ brought this to the attention to have him over while we reason for not visiting your of her doctor, she should. are visiting. They said they home, because it appears to If, however, there is noth- understood, but the last time be manipulative and a means ing physically wrong with her, we went for a weekend, Pete of punishing you for sticking you may be happier having was there with his son, and to your guns. your meals in a different kind BEETLE BAILEY it was really uncomfortable. Given the fact that Pete has of restaurant — a loud, casual Now they say they just want tried to convince your hus- burger joint or a sports bar us to all get along and that band to share his scheduled where no one will notice her I’m “snobby” for wanting to medications and has bragged problem while rooting for the exclude Pete. about “acting good” when home team. I have reached a point with family, you are doing the DEAR READERS: Have where I’m no longer willing right thing. a very happy and healthy to visit them because I can’t DEAR ABBY: My sister Fourth of July, everyone. And trust them. They won’t come — age 57 — has terrible table please be safe! — LOVE, to my house, but are mad at manners. We live three hours ABBY me for “withholding their apart but get together every ■ grandkids from them” (their two or three months to enjoy Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or HAGAR THE HORRIBLE words) and “breaking up the each other’s company. P.O. Box 69440, family.” What are my obli- Recently, we went to a nice Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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WILLIAMS, Executive pool home, MLS104375 $52,900 Charming 0237 MLS104186 $45,000. 2 deceased. daily newspaper, seeks 2 bedroom 1 bath units avail- 2/2 home, Jasper, Fl. Great able. Great locations. 3BR/3BA, chef's kitchen, cop- Acre Corner Lot, in Lake City's NOTICE TO CREDITORS Independent Contractor per sink, center island. starter or investment property. Premier and desirable Oaks of The administration of the estate $750/month. Call Michelle (386) Newspaper Carriers for 752-9626. Coldwell Banker-Bishop Sherry Lake City. Stunning view. of L. L. WILLIAMS, a/k/a LES- several motor routes in Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- LEY L. WILLIAMS, deceased, 2BR unfurnished Apt. Down- 0237 MLS104194 $129,000. Ratliff 386-365-8414 ML- Rockford Realty Group, Debi whose date of death was April the city and county. You town, W/D hookup, 1st & sec. Well card for 4BR/2BA on 10 S104383. 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Hermoso scored on the United NAEHER States to open the knockout round, Continued From 1B the United States had not allowed a goal since an April friendly against Australia. following Solo’s dismissal from the But her defining moment came team. in the 84th minute against England Solo made 202 appearances on Tuesday night. with the national team with 153 With the United States clinging wins and an international-record to its 2-1 lead late in the game, a 102 shutouts. During the 2015 video review determined Becky World Cup championship run, she Sauerbrunn had fouled England’s allowed just three goals in seven Ellen White in the penalty area. games with five shutouts. She won Naeher was there to envelope two consecutive Golden Glove England captain Steph Houghton’s awards for best goalkeeper. shot, helping ensure the U.S. But she also created controver- would move on to Sunday’s cham- sy and her contract with the team pionship game. was ultimately terminated after she “I don’t really remember, to be infamously called Sweden “cow- honest,” she said about the save. ards” for bunkering on defense “You just try to stay focused. Take in the quarterfinals of the 2016 a few deep breaths, focus in. I just Olympics. tried to let instincts take over at Naeher assumed Solo’s role in that point. Tried to get a jump on it, the ensuing years, but some crit- tried to make a good read, hoped icized U.S. Soccer for relying too to make a save. And I did it.” heavily on Solo without developing Naeher’s twin sister Amanda a strong successor. and parents celebrated wildly in Naeher has shut out the nay- the seats at the Stade de Lyon, sayers by humbly doing her job. while on the field Naeher urged Known for being soft-spoken and her teammates to focus for the unshakeable, she does crosswords final minutes. on game days to relax. She made Calm and steady even on her her debut with the senior national biggest night, on the sport’s big- team in 2014 and now has 52 inter- gest stage. national caps with 28 shutouts. “To come up big in that moment, She was solid from the start for her personally, but also for in France. The United States did the team, it’s massive,” midfielder COURTESY not concede a goal in the group Megan Rapinoe said. “It can’t be Teammates hug United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher after she saved a penalty shot taken stage for the first time at a World overstated.” by England’s Steph Houghton during the Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match between Cup. Indeed, until Spain’s Jennifer England and the United States at the Stade de Lyon on Tuesday, outside Lyon, France.

you don’t agree with every single RAPINOE way that I do it and that can be dis- Continued From 1B cussed. I know I’m not perfect,” she said. In her impassioned comments, which she punctuated with an she said she believes she stands expletive. for truth and honesty, and “want- While the interview was from ing to have the conversation.” January, it attracted President “I feel very fortunate to be in Donald Trump’s attention and this country, I’d never be able to he tweeted: “Megan should do this in a lot of other places,” never disrespect our Country, she said. “But also, that doesn’t the White House, or our Flag, mean that we can’t get better, it especially since so much has doesn’t mean that we can’t strive to been done for her & the team.” be better. I think this country was Trump added that he would invite founded on a lot of great ideals, the team to Washington, win but it was also founded on slavery. or lose. I think we just need to be really Rapinoe has stood by her state- honest about that, and be really ment, except for the coarse lan- open in talking about that so we guage she used. can reconcile that and hopefully Rapinoe is known for being out- move forward and make this make spoken and using colorful lan- country better for everyone.” guage. She has been particular- Rapinoe hasn’t been the only ly vocal about equitable pay and American who has faced crit- the treatment of female athletes, icism at the World Cup. The while also critical of FIFA for not whole team was chastised when investing more in the women’s players celebrated every goal in game. a 13-0 rout of Thailand to open Two years ago, Rapinoe the tournament. Alex Morgan’s kneeled during the national tea-sipping celebration after anthem before a few matches. her goal against England was She said she took the action in also knocked. solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, COURTESY “Wah, wah, wah. We’re at the the former San Francisco 49ers United States’ Megan Rapinoe gestures during a training session of the US Women’s Soccer team at World Cup. I don’t think anyone quarterback who knelt during the a training ground on Monday in Lyon, France. truly believes we disrespect the anthem to call attention to racial game or our opponents,” Rapinoe inequality. ers must stand for anthems. In her heart while it plays before would have them look hard into said. “What do you want us to U.S. Soccer responded by France she has not sung the each game. what I’m actually saying and the do? We work hard, we like to adopting a rule that says play- anthem or put her hand on “I think for the detractors I actions that I’m taking. Maybe play hard.”

“We are very down to earth minute when a header from DUTCH but they have their own qual- Vivianne Miedema was pushed Continued From 1B ities and we have ours,” she onto the frame by Lindahl’s said. fingertips. The finalists have something “I felt like we had a golden my mind as soon as I got off in common: female coaches. opportunity to take this team the pitch,” she said. “The With Jill Ellis coaching the U.S. to the final, and we didn’t take Americans are massive, they and Wiegman in charge of the it,” Lindahl said. “Very disap- have massive players. They are Netherlands, the run of three pointed.” the biggest team in the world finals featuring a male coach The goalkeepers wouldn’t be but I can’t wait to play.” comes to an end. relied on for a penalty shootout Progress for the Dutch has “It’s important that women thanks to Groenen’s moment of been rapid after reaching the have the opportunity to develop brilliance, leaving the Swedes round of 16 during their World as players, as coaches and in having to settle for bronze Cup debut four years ago. society,” Wiegman said. if they can beat England on “The potential for the After a draining game in Saturday in Nice. Netherlands has been there for sweltering central France, the “It was a really tight game a long time,” Netherlands coach Dutch have one less day than tonight. It was really tough,” Sarina Wiegman said. “Since the Americans to prepare for Netherlands forward Lieke 2007, when the Eredivisie start- the title game and they will Martens said. “I thought we had ed and players got better facil- have to be more potent up front really good character. We really ities and could train more, the to overcome the athletic three- played until the last minute. We players developed so much that time champions. worked 200%. The effort was so they improved. And then when The second semifinal was no big today. I’m really proud of you’re at big tournaments, like match for the drama, tension the girls.” European Championships and and high energy of the previ- The priority for Martens now World Cups, they develop even ous night when the U.S. beat is recovering from an ongoing more. They made transfers to England 2-1. foot injury that forced her off at big clubs in Europe.” The game featured few scor- halftime. Players like Groenen, who ing chances and was only lit up “If I’m not 100% fit then I want became the first overseas sign- by the goalkeeping in regula- another girl to come in and ing for Manchester United after tion time — particularly in the give 100%,” she said. “That’s the recently formed women’s second half. the most important thing. It’s team was promoted to England’s A shot from Nilla Fischer was easy. As a player, you always Super League in May. creeping into the net in the want to play the biggest game Before she pulls on a red 56th minute until Netherlands of your career and this is one of jersey, Groenen could become goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal the biggest ones I hopefully am COURTESY a world champion in orange tipped it onto the post. going to play. I’m going to do Netherlands’ Jackie Groenen celebrates after scoring during the by beating the defending It was the crossbar that the recovery. I really believe in Women’s World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands champions. denied the Dutch in the 64th the medical staff.” and Sweden at the Stade de Lyon on Wednesday, outside Lyon, France. 6B THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS TICKER

IN BRIEF DENVER At a USOC admin costs rise after Nassar scandal loss The U.S. Olympic Com- mittee’s administrative Grieving costs more than doubled in clubhouse: Tough 2018 over the previous year for Angels, like as it dealt with a $5.2 million teams before them investigation into its han- dling of the Larry Nassar sex-abuse cases and paid a By STEPHEN HAWKINS $2.4 million severance to its Associated Press former CEO. The payments to the ARLINGTON, Texas — Ropes & Gray law firm, Giancarlo Stanton knows former CEO Scott Black- from his own heart-wrench- mun and the Covington & ing experience what the Los Burling law firm helped raise Angeles Angels are feeling the USOC’s administrative now, and will experience and general costs to $31.2 moving forward, after the million in 2018, compared KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/Associated Press death of a teammate during with $14.9 million the pre- Felix Auger-Aliassime returns to Corentin Moutet in a men’s singles match during Day 3 of the the season. vious year and $15.1 million Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Wednesday in London. The slugger’s message in 2016. to the Angels, playing with According to data in the heavy hearts after the death 2018 tax forms and annual of 27-year-old pitcher Tyler report provided to The Skaggs, is to “hug each Associated Press before other, laugh, cry, lift the their public release Wednes- ‘FAA’ taking flight ones taking it extra hard day, the $31.2 million up.” represented nearly 11.6% of Stanton, now playing for the USOC’s expenses, com- 18-year-old Canadian turning heads at Wimbledon the New York Yankees, was pared with 7.1% in 2017 and still with the Miami Marlins 5.8% in 2016. By HOWARD FENDRICH Wimbledon at a glance three years ago when “At that time, based on Associated Press 24-year-old two-time All-Star the requirement for new LOOKING AHEAD TO THURSDAY pitcher José Fernández was leadership to guide the WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer will be up against a player who wasn’t even 1 year old killed in a boating crash late organization forward, as Dealing with jitters early in a when the eight-time champion made his debut at Wimbledon in 1999. that season. well as Blackmun’s seri- match is nothing new to Felix The 37-year-old Federer faces Jay Clarke, a 20-year-old Briton who is Los Angeles returned ous health challenges, the Auger-Aliassime. playing in his first Grand Slam tournament after being given a wild-card to the field with an emo- board approved a separation Being among the favorites to entry. The biggest challenge for Federer may be that the second-round tional 9-4 victory over the agreement, as provided for win Wimbledon? Considering match will be played on No. 1 Court, which hasn’t been as friendly to Rangers on Tuesday night, in his contract,” said chair- the Canadian is just 18 and him as Centre Court. Federer lost his only match on that court last year, a day after Skaggs was dis- woman Susanne Lyons, who never had won so much as one falling in a five-setter to Kevin Anderson in the quarterfinals, and has covered unresponsive in his took over for Blackmun after Grand Slam match until this said the windier conditions there don’t suit his game. He won’t be the hotel room in Texas. No he stepped down in Febru- week, well, yes, that’s not the only star attraction on No. 1 Court, though, as Serena Williams then cause of death has been ary 2018. sort of thing he is used to. plays Kaja Juvan there. Rafael Nadal faces Nick Kyrgios in the marquee released. One more victory, and the matchup on Centre Court. Andy Murray also makes his debut at this “You’re going to wonder NEW YORK kid known to many by his ini- year’s tournament when he and doubles partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert why all of this is happening, Elliott won’t be suspended tials, “FAA,” could be taking take on Marius Copil and Ugo Humbert. is it real, why are u suit- over Las Vegas incident on defending champion Novak ing up to play a game that Djokovic. Not that he’s worry- WEDNESDAY’S KEY RESULTS seems irrelevant,” Stanton Ezekiel Elliott won’t be ing about that just yet. Men’s first round:No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-2, 6-2; No. wrote in an Instagram post. suspended over an incident The first player born in the 4 Kevin Anderson beat Janko Tipsarevic 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-4; No. 19 Felix “Some Anger will ensue in Las Vegas that police 2000s to win a men’s match at Auger-Aliassime beat Corentin Moutet 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2; Reilly Opelka while u have to grieve in said involved an altercation a major, the 19th-seeded Auger- beat No. 22 Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6. a fish bowl. A lot will go between the star running Aliassime progressed to the Women’s first round:No. 3 Karolina Pliskova beat Monica Puig 6-0, through your mind. So stay back of the Dallas Cowboys third round in his debut at the 6-4; No. 7 Simona Halep beat Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-3, 4-6, 6-2; Danielle together through that.” and a security guard. All England Club with a 6-3, Collins beat No. 12 Anastasija Sevastova 4-6, 6-4, 6-3; Cori Gauff beat Stanton said the Angels The NFL said Wednesday 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over French Magdalena Rybarikova 6-3, 6-3. need to understand how that Commissioner Roger qualifier Corentin Moutet on important their strength is Goodell determined Elliott Wednesday. STAT OF THE DAY for Skaggs’ family, as well didn’t violate the league’s “I can recall being 10 years 12: The number of minutes it took Novak Djokovic to take a 4-0 lead in as their fans and “anyone personal conduct policy. The old and playing (for) the first the first set against Denis Kudla. looking for the power to two-time rushing champion time away from home and being overcoming something.” was suspended for six games very nervous. Since (I was) very QUOTE OF THE DAY Justin Bour, a first-year in 2017 over domestic vio- young, you kind of learn how to “Are you kidding? My whole childhood.” — Victoria Azarenka on whether Angel who had a two-run lence allegations. deal with this pressure, with the she had to sacrifice anything to become a top tennis player. single in his only at-bat Goodell met with Elliott stress,” he said. “But at different Tuesday, was also with the on Tuesday “to reinforce stages of your career, you face Marlins in 2016. the standards of conduct different times. Now it’s Grand “I know how tough it’s expected of him and the Slams. Maybe one day I’ll play until this tournament. He had going, you’re already in enough going to be every single consequences for failing to finals of these events and I’ll be, never been ranked above 108th trouble in the court,” Auger- day,” Bour said after the meet those standards,” the for sure, extremely nervous. I until this season. Aliassime said, “you don’t really game. “And it takes a really league said. Elliott tweeted think it’s emotions you can’t go But who else is there to rate think of what could happen.” long time for it to sink in. a statement after the meet- against. It comes — and then right behind the game’s domi- He boasts a big serve that And it still, sometimes it just ing acknowledging a “poor it all depends on how you deal nant figures? It’s just three days reached 131 mph on Wednesday doesn’t.” decision” in Las Vegas and with it. Today, I was able to deal into the fortnight and the guys and helped him save 12 of 14 Texas catcher Jeff vowing to avoid “compro- with it in a good way.” ranked Nos. 4-6 — Dominic break points. His forehand can Mathis also played for the mised situations” in the Auger-Aliassime is hardly Thiem, Alexander Zverev and end a point when he needs it Marlins in 2016 and with future. the only one contemplating the Stefanos Tsitsipas, guys in their to. So can his backhand. And Los Angeles in 2009 when possibility that he could play 20s all touted as up-and-com- his returns were good enough 22-year-old Angels rookie ST. PETERSBURG for a major championship in ers — already are gone, as is to win the first point in 11 of pitcher Nick Adenhart was New AL All-Star Lowe’s the not-too-distant future. Much three-time major champion Stan Moutet’s 18 service games. killed by a drunk driver playing status in doubt like Coco Gauff, the 15-year- Wawrinka, who lost to 21-year- After losing to him at a grass- after only his fourth game old American who beat Venus old Reilly Opelka of the U.S. in court tuneup event last month, in the big leagues. Tampa Bay Rays second Williams on Monday and won five sets. Tsitsipas called Auger-Aliassime “It was almost like we baseman Brandon Lowe again Wednesday, Auger- “I understand that people “the most difficult opponent I’ve were playing that season for was added to the AL All- Aliassime is fascinating folks want to see a new winner of a ever faced,” agreed with the him,” Mathis said about the Star team Wednesday but because of his play, but also Grand Slam. They don’t want to premise that he could go deep 2009 Angels. “Obviously, it the rookie may not be able to his age. see three of us dominating the at Wimbledon this year and was something very dear to play in next Tuesday night’s Tennis has been waiting for Slam titles. Eventually it’s going offered this prediction for down us to honor him in just the game because of a right leg quite some time to discover a to come,” Djokovic said, then the road: “He can win Grand best way we could. Every injury. worthy successor to the Big waited a comedic beat before Slams, to be honest with you.” time we stepped on that Lowe was forced out of Three of Roger Federer, Rafael adding with a smile: “in about Auger-Aliassime is trying not field that was part of the Tuesday night’s game soon Nadal and Djokovic, who have 25 years.” to pay too much attention to that reason that we played the after sharply fouling a ball won the past 10 major titles and Djokovic moved into the third kind of talk, saying that he cares way we played.” off his leg in the sixth inning 53 of the last 64. So there is a bit round by dismissing Denis more about his own goals and The Angels won the AL of a 6-3 win over Baltimore. of irrational exuberance when- Kudla of the United States 6-3, self-belief than any outside views. West in 2009. They swept He finished the at-bat, ever some youngster comes 6-2, 6-2. When a reporter asked about Boston in the AL Division grounding a single to left, but along with the sort of talent and “There were some moments the idea that he might be looked Series before losing the AL struggled to reach first base. poise Auger-Aliassime seems to in the match,” Djokovic said, upon to “carry the sport for- Championship Series in “As of right now, nothing possess in abundance. “where maybe I could have ward,” Auger-Aliassime replied: six games to the New York is really set in stone,” Lowe As of Wednesday evening, done better.” “‘Carry the sport’ is a bit much. Yankees. said Wednesday. “We’re British bookmakers were list- Whatever you say, Novak. Obviously, yeah, there’s a bit Angels owner Arte still looking at stuff, doing ing Auger-Aliassime at 25-1 odds He will face 22-year-old of a pressure. I think it’s quite Moreno described it “like some treatment. Hopefully to lift the Wimbledon trophy, Hubert Hurkacz of Poland on funny, because I think for a lot a punch in the heart” when the next couple days we’ll behind only the top three seeds: Friday; Auger-Aliassime takes of players, when they play their general manager Billy know more but as of right No. 1 Djokovic, No. 2 Federer on 21-year-old Ugo Humbert of first Grand Slam, they have Eppler called him Monday now it’s too soon to say and No. 3 Nadal. France. zero expectations. No one talks with the news about Skaggs. anything.” That’s remarkable. The “I know if I win, I could play about them.” That brought back memo- Montreal native only played one Novak. But then there is a match With him, that’s not the case. ries of Adenhart’s death 10 Associated Press Grand Slam match, and lost it, to play. Once the match gets Not at all. years ago.