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VOTER FRAUD ALSO ALLEGED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE City election illegal under City Hall charter, candidate claims fix could Lawsuit seeks to nullify results of primary run $3M
By STEVE WILSON vassing board, to oversee the case of the recent prima- Finally, the suit alleges Estimate of $1.4M-$3M far exceeds [email protected] city elections violates the ry was June 18-22. Under absentee ballot fraud, a appraised value of historic building. city charter, meaning “all the Lake City Charter, and recurring theme in District A lawsuit alleges absen- of the votes received in the thus according to the law- 10 in recent years. tee ballot fraud in the Lake race are illegal.” suit, the qualifying period On August 13, State City Council District 10 The suit also says the should have been July 9-13. Attorney Jeff Siegmeister primary on August 28, but city is required to have its Since city candidates were confirmed that Jefferson’s says the results should own qualifying period for directed to qualify at the wife is under investiga- be nullified on broader elections. The city current- wrong time, none of them tion for election fraud. grounds as well. ly uses the same one as was purportedly eligible to According to the Columbia County, which in run. ELECTION continued on 2A suit, filed late Friday by Madison attorney George Reeves on behalf of District 10 Candidate Vanessa George George, the Lake City charter requires the city to con- duct its own elections, FILE rather than allow them to A worker reinforces loose bricks at City Hall in this be staged by the county February file photo. An engineering study of the supervisor of elections as 107-year-old building later showed serious structural is currently done. defects that could cost up to $3 million to fix. George, a first-time candidate, lost the prima- ry to incumbent Eugene Jefferson by 21 votes, 360 City manager: to 329. Jefferson is set to FILE be sworn in November 19. District 10 City Council incumbent Eugene Jefferson speaks on the phone The lawsuit alleges that while watching election returns come in at the supervisor of elections office ‘Sticker shock’ allowing county officials, on election night Aug. 28. Jefferson won, but his wife remains under including the county can- investigation for possible absentee ballot fraud in the race. By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected]
Already recoiling at the thought of spending up to $1 million to fix structural problems at City Hall, Lake City TS Florence making her way north officials have a new price tag after order- ing a full inspection. Have a plan in place just Tropical Storm Florence, which as in the storm track,” Bricker said. The work will cost at least $1.4 million in case, locals instructed. of Saturday afternoon was expected According to the National and could run as high as $3 million, to reach hurricane strength by later Hurricane Center’s website, fore- according to a report released Thursday that night. cast models projected the region by Orlando-based engineering firm Tetra By STEVE WILSON Meteorologist-intern Kip Bricker potentially impacted by the storm Tech. City Manager Joe Helfenberger [email protected] of the NWS Jacksonville office said as being anywhere from the Miami Helfenberger described his reaction in two words. that as of approximately 4 p.m. both area to hundreds of miles north to “Sticker shock,” Helfenberger said. Although it is too early to say for the expected time and location of the Delmarva Peninsula. For that much money, Helfenberger said the city might sure, the National Weather Service is Florence’s landfall along the Eastern Bricker advised residents to fol- be able to build a new headquarters, if officials are willing advising residents of North Florida Seaboard were unknown. to downsize a bit. to have a plan in place regarding “There’s still a lot of uncertainty STORM continued on 3A $3M continued on 7A
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LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI " Test An exclusive TEMPERATURES SUN High Saturday 90 Sunrise today 7:12 a.m. service Jackson has never Adjudication of guilt was Low Saturday 72 Sunset today 7:43 p.m. 7 brought to requested an absentee bal- withheld, but Jefferson Normal high 89 Sunrise tom. 7:13 a.m. HighEXTREME: our readers ELECTION Normal low 70 Sunset tom. 7:41 p.m. 2010 minutesmins to burton burn lot and always votes at her agreed to write apology by Continued From 1A Record high 96 in 1921 Today’s polling place, she wrote in letter to her victims as part Record low 61 in 2011 MOON ultra-violet The Weather radiation risk the complaint and told the of a plea arrangement. Moonrise today 6:56 a.m. for the area on Channel. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 8:02 p.m. This stemmed from a com- Lake City Reporter. She was also barred from a scale from 0 plaint filed with the Lake Absentee, or mail-in working on any political Saturday 0.00" Moonrise tom. 8:02 a.m. to 10+. Month total 4.84" Moonset tom. 8:42 p.m. City Police Department that votes, were a major factor campaign for 30 months Year total 34.56" Betty Wilson Jefferson tried in Jefferson’s narrow pri- and had to make a $1,000 Normal month-to-date 1.37" to get a District 10 resident mary victory, with 249 cast contribution to a charita- Normal year-to-date 36.94" Sept 9 Sept 16 Sept 24 Oct 2 Forecasts, data and graphics to sign an already printed for Jefferson and 98 for ble organization and to ©IBM Corporation 1994, 2018 New First Full Last Quarter Quarter absentee ballot. George. perform 50 hours of com- The complaint came from This is not the first time munity service. Gladnell Jackson, 73, whose the Jefferson camp has The Florida Constitution great nephew, Sylvester been implicated in election gives the governor the WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY 110° 7a Actual1p high 7p Average1a high 6a On this date in 1944, Warren, is in a relationship malfeasance. In 2013, Betty power to remove elected the "Great Atlantic with candidate George. Jefferson was charged officials who engaged in Actual low Average low Hurricane" hit the 100° eastern seaboard killing 22 people and Jackson alleges she was walk- with 29 crimes related to misconduct or have been 92 93 93 89 91 90 90 causing $63 million ing toward her house when election fraud in the 2010 convicted of a crime. Yet by 90° dollars in damage in Betty Jefferson approached District 10 city election, itself, a criminal conviction the Chesapeake Bay 80° area. The storm then her saying she had some- including 19 felony counts for election fraud by a third 74 76 75 74 74 swept through the rest 72 72 of New England killing thing for the 73-year-old to of illegally obtaining party might not spur remov- 70° another 390 people sign — an absentee ballot absentee ballots. Another al from office. and causing an 60° additional $100 million with Jackson’s name printed woman, Linda Ivery, also Reporter Carl McKinney in damage. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat on it. faced charges in that case. contributed to this report. SunDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A Officers unhurt in Hamilton prison unrest Inmates at annex ordered to stop, and when brought under control they didn’t, institutional response teams engaged quickly, says FDOC. and outside law enforce- ment reported to the scene By COREY ARWOOD to secure the perimeter. [email protected] Florida Highway Patrol vehicles poured in steadily JASPER - It was all hands and the Hamilton County on deck at a nearby state Sheriff’s Office blocked prison Friday, with scores main arteries near where of officers lining the razor- of officers were gathered wire, shotguns in hand, around the prison court- after reports of unrest at yard. the Hamilton Correctional Lt. Pat Riordan of the Institution Annex. Florida Highway Patrol No officers were hurt in estimated 35-40 FHP troop- the incident. ers responded. Scores of Around 1:30 p.m. there Hamilton County sheriff’s was a flurry of activity on deputies reported to the prison grounds, as dozens scene as well. of heavily armed officers, Inside the razorwire, some wearing riot gear, pre- investigators who wore blue COREY ARWOOD/Lake City Reporter pared to storm the annex gloves combed the court- State troopers are pictured standing guard at the perimeter fence of Hamilton Correctional Institution on courtyard. yard. Friday. Rebellious inmates at the annex were brought under control quickly, an FDOC spokesperson said. Law enforcement planes In the annex parking lot, circled overhead and heli- busloads of officers put on weekend,” Glady said. copters hovered. riot gear, and prison staff She said visitation in You only AUCTION According to FDOC, shouted orders. other parts of the prison live once. for the about 100 inmates had An ambulance was would continue. begun “acting out” and parked along a service road Glady denied that state That’s worth refusing to comply with on standby, and white vans prisoners in Florida were protecting. TO BENEFIT Arts orders. patrolled fence exteriors. connected with nationwide FDOC Director of Administration buildings strikes. A conversation about ART LEAGUE OF NORTH FLORIDA Communications Michelle were locked down by pris- “Florida has not had life insurance now can & GATEWAY ART GALLERY Glady said some prisoners on officials. Glady said it anyone participate on make a big impact on were “shouting out and was protocol to go into lock- the inside,” Glady said. your family (and even Friday, September 14th, 2018 being combative.” down under such circum- Regarding rumors of hun- your retirement) later. However, she said stances, and it would likely ger strikes and facilities on LET’S TALK TODAY. 6:00 - 8:00 pm by email that “there was remain in place over the lockdown, “None of that’s no ‘riot’ at Hamilton weekend. true,” she said. AUCTION ITEMS INCLUDE: Correctional Annex.” “They are going to cancel No inmates were injured Blue Green Resort 2-night stay The inmates were visitation at the annex this in Friday’s incident. in Orlando or St. Augustine Yeti Cooler • Art Supplies • Artwork Chelsea Flores, Agent Gardening Basket • Restaurant Gift Cards evacuation, for their pets miles east of Jacksonville 4818 W Us Highway 90 & much more and storm-proofing their Naval Air Station. 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o one at City Hall saw this one com- ing. N They should have. Word came Thursday that repairs to City Hall may run as high as $3 million — far in excess of the current appraised value of the building, which is $1.3 million. It’s too late now, but we wonder if city officials are rethinking their decision last year to sink $5.25 million — a $1 million gift coupled with a $4.25 million, inter- est-free, unsecured loan — to developers of the Blanche Hotel. That money, some of it gone forever, some of it to be tied up for at least the next Prepare now for storms seven years, sure could come in handy in the coming days. year ago this week, we were about flood-prone areas and how to Looking back, it is remarkable that none all sheltering in place dealing prevent and improve these as each A with the effects of Hurricane storm impacts us. of them looked this far ahead. Irma. Our county invests a lot of bud- Surely it was not out of the realm of pos- Thinking back on it, many of us geted taxpayer funds to prepare sibility that a 107-year-old building might lost power during the storm, sever- for serious weather situations and need major, budget-busting renovation, and al suffered property damage from this is a worthwhile and neces- falling limbs and blowing debris, sary investment. County depart- sooner than later. but overall, everyone paid attention, ments from law enforcement, fire The city was warned, on the pages of followed precautions and more or and rescue, public works and all this newspaper and elsewhere, but paid no less weathered the storm. Todd Wilson other support departments pre- heed. No question, it was an inconve- [email protected] pares as best they can and with nience to most of us. No one enjoys county residents’ best interest in And so here we are. being without electricity. None of Florence is the first of several mind. We haven’t yet heard city officials say us like having our normal routines sequential storms currently spin- As with any potential natural they wish they’d followed through on plans uprooted. ning along the equator across disaster, the Lake City Reporter So here we go again. September the African Sahara, soon to gain will do its part to help inform our to move City Hall into the Blanche when in Florida. energy from Atlantic waters and readers with the printed word, but they had the chance, though other misguid- As of this writing on Saturday speed toward the west. There’s no also online and via social media ed souls have so opined. evening, it appears what will way at this point to predict how channels during times of serious The reasoning there is nothing less than become Hurricane Florence may these storms develop or where weather threats. just give northeast Florida a rude they end up, but the probability of It goes without saying that in ridiculous. brush and that’s what we’ll contin- a busy hurricane season — a busy hurricane season, preparation is the Had we committed to that far great- ue to hope and pray. It certainly September — is upon us. key to safety. Watch the weather er expense, we’d really be in trouble will provide cloudy skies and most During the past decade, our first this month and do what is neces- now, trying to sell a worthless, under- likely rain by midweek, but if the responders and emergency services sary to remain safe. Be ready for models hold — and you can never personnel at the county level have anything. water building to help offset some of completely trust the weather mod- improved each year. Preparation the back-breaking costs that would lie els — it will be a game-changer in techniques have been finessed and n Todd Wilson is publisher of the ahead. the Carolinas late this week. adjusted as our officials learn more Lake City Reporter. At least we dodged that bullet, thanks to taxpayers, rallied by calls from this newspaper, who stood up and demanded city officials scale back their grandiose Coach Gene Cox, creed of a champion dreams. s we begin another high through persistence. Still, as strongly as we opposed it before- school football season, let us • You must maintain good physi- hand, we now remain firmly committed to A remember one of Florida’s cal, mental, emotional, and spiritual the success of the Blanche Hotel renova- greatest high school football coach- health to be successful. es, Gene Cox, who grew up in Lake • At the end of each day, be able tion project. City and was a 1952 graduate of to look back and know you did your It is all the more imperative for develop- Columbia High School. best. ers to make a go of it now. When Coach Cox retired, he had • Excuses are for losers and only Should that fall through too, there’s no won more games than anybody in serve to weaken character. Florida high school history, 313 •“I Will” is more important than good news in sight for any of us. games. Morris Williams “IQ.” He had sent 16 straight quarter- • Show manners, respect, and backs to college on athletic schol- politeness to one and all, regardless Lake City Reporter arships and over 100 players to col- of race, color, or creed. Lake City Reporter lege on scholarship, with over 90% • Self-discipline is essential to • Set your goals, then run hard Serving Columbia County Since 1874 of them finishing with degrees. success. and straight to your goals, with firm His teams won two state high • Never, ever quit. Never ever purpose in every step. TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride school titles, had two state run- give up. Sometimes you succeed • Coach Cox, a deeply religious for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ ners-up, won 15 districts, eight simply by being the last man stand- man, taught Sunday School in every tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride regionals, and had ten undefeated ing. town where he coached and he forW residentse believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ regular seasons. • Believing that you are not founded the Fellowship of Christian tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” He was named Florida Coach of big enough, not tall enough, not Athletes at Leon High School. WOure believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and the Year six times and was named rich enough, or not smart enough He died March 30, 2009, at age communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-oriented get newspapers. things done!” to five Halls of Fame. He produced means you just don’t want to bad 74 of a heart attack. OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand 12 high school All American quar- enough. Coach Gene Calvin Cox was the profitable community-oriented newspapers. terbacks. • Never take a day off in your king of Friday night football and a teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, With such a sterling record, it is commitment to your core values of champion as a man and as a coach. integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, instructive to look at his personal honesty and integrity. We who grew up in Lake City integrity and hard work. creed for life and sports. •Live your life so that anytime have always been proud he grew up Todd Wilson, Publisher • Life’s priorities: God, family, you look in a mirror you see some- as one of us. Robert Bridges, Editor school, sports. In that order. body looking back at you that you JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor • Seemingly insurmountable like and respect. SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor odds can be overcome with intelli- • Ordinary people can accom- n Morris Williams is a local historian gent preparation and hard work. plish extraordinary success and longtime retired educator. DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman TODAY IN HISTORY
On this date: officers.) as a onetime special on NBC; its In 1926, the National success led to a regular series LETTERS POLICY In 1776, the second Continental Broadcasting Co. (NBC) was beginning in January 1968. Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written Congress made the term “United incorporated by the Radio Corp. of In 1976, Communist Chinese and double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and States” official, replacing “United America. leader Mao Zedong died in Beijing libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s Colonies.” In 1942, during World War II, a at age 82. JVC unveiled its new VHS In 1893, Frances Cleveland, wife Japanese plane launched from a videocassette recorder during a pre- name, address and telephone number for verification. of President Grover Cleveland, gave submarine off the Oregon coast sentation in Tokyo. Writers can have two letters per month published. birth to a daughter, Esther, in the dropped a pair of incendiary bombs In 1997, Sinn Fein (shin fayn), Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers White House; it was the first (and, in a failed attempt at igniting a mas- the IRA’s political ally, formally and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. to date, only) time a president’s sive forest fire; it was the first aerial renounced violence as it took child was born in the executive bombing of the U.S. mainland by a its place in talks on Northern mansion. foreign power. Ireland’s future. Actor Burgess BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL In 1919, some 1,100 members In 1956, Elvis Presley made the Meredith died in Malibu, 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. of Boston’s 1,500-man police force first of three appearances on “The California, at age 89. BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. went on strike. (The strike was Ed Sullivan Show.” BY EMAIL: [email protected] broken by Massachusetts Gov. In 1967, the comedy show Calvin Coolidge with replacement “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” aired n Associated Press SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A
n To submit your calendar item, stop by the Reporter office or email Associate Editor COMMUNITY CALENDAR Steve Wilson at [email protected] morning at 10:30 a.m., with Monday David & Rusty. For sched- ule of appearances, lodging Cancer support group discounts and more, visit The Women’s Cancer www.JellystoneParkJam. Support Group of Lake City com or call (850) 464-0114. will meet at Baya Pharmacy East, 780 SE Baya Drive Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10, Garden club to meet 2018. Our speaker will be The Lake City Garden Dr. Cherylle Hayes, certi- Club will hold its month- fied Radiation Oncologist. ly meeting on Thursday, She will discuss new cancer September 13, at the treatments. For more infor- Clubhouse on Lake mation call Joan Restall Isabella. Refreshments at 386-755-0522 or Katie will be served at 9:30 a.m., Griffin at 386-752-4198. and the meeting will begin at 10 a.m.The program, Wild Bird Habitats, will Tuesday be presented by Carolyn Tarkington. Guests are 9/11 rememberance welcome. On Tuesday September 11, at 7:55 a.m. the JROTC Upcoming Cadets at Columbia High School will be presenting Art exhibition a 9/11 Flag Remembrance The Live Oak Artists Memorial. The cadets will Guild, in partnership start at the Auditorium, with the Suwannee River walk through the commons Regional Library, will be and then to the flag pole to presenting their annual fine raise the flag while taps are arts exhibition September being played. This event 10-21, 2018. All artists, age is in honor and remem- 18 or older, are eligible and ber those killed in the invited to submit an appli- September 11, 2001 terror- cation. ist attacks. The Autumn Artfest 2018 awards will be deter- mined by the entries and Wednesday donations received. A minimum of $1000 will be Jellystone Jam awarded. Artwork select- Jellystone Park Jam, ed for these awards will one of gospel music’s be exhibited at a special largest events, is set to “Featured Exhibition” take place on Wednesday- at the Suwannee River Sunday, Sept. 12-16, 2018, Regional Library, from at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone September 24 to October 5. Park in Madison, Florida. Over two dozen of gos- Take Time to be Kind pel music’s best groups Literacy Day will take are scheduled to appear place Saturday, September throughout the weekend. 15, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m, The event will begin on at O’leno State Park, 410 Wednesday evening with SE O’leno Park Road in the Jellystone Park Jam High Springs. Entry is free Sing Out! at 7 p.m. On with a new or gently used Thursday at 6 p.m., Sunday children’s book or library COURTESY Drive, Ricky Atkinson, card. Come join us on to Science can be fun the Segos, Stephen Jones celebrate “Take Time To Westside Elementary fourth grade students, Malachi Burch, at left, and Destiny Tate, enjoy a hands on science Band, LifeSong and Jessica Be Kind,” a day of reading investigation with their classmates. Ratliff will appear. Friday, and fun for children of all 6 p.m., LifeSong, Ferguson ages! Trivia featuring “Nova” Norris Rds. on Thursday, and clerical help. Visit 90 just West of I-75), and Family (shown above), All donated books will the Virginia opossum, and September 20 at 5:30 p.m. our web site, Volunteer. at the Fort White Library Groves Family, Kevin go to support the Gentle storytelling, an antique toy For more information call CommunityHospice.com on Wednesdays from 2 to Lane, Harper Brothers and Carousel Miniature demonstration, arts and Marcia Kazmierski at 752- to learn more about our 4 p.m. Amber Abbott will perform. Therapy Horses and will crafts by the Dudley Farm 2461 or the church at 752 volunteer on-boarding pro- Saturday, 2 p.m., Psalm be redistributed to children Staff. The Gentle Carousel -2218. cess and to complete a vol- Growing daylilies 101, New Floridians and in other programs. Booths Miniature Therapy Horses unteer application. Anyone interested in the Bunkleys will appear. will be set up by High will begin at noon with Volunteers needed knowing more about grow- Saturday, 5 p.m., the Gibbs Springs and Columbia Ranger Scout and others. Community Hospice Columbia Seed Library ing daylilies is invited to Family, Logan Smith, the County libraries. For more information and Palliative Care recent- The Columbia Seed attend a meeting on McMillans, LifeSong, There will be entertain- contact James South and ly opened a new office Library is open at the main Sunday, September 16 begin- Reflectsons, Southern ment aplenty - storytelling, 386-454-0723. at 163 SW Stonegate library in Lake City on ning at 2 p.m. at the Columbia Joy, Hunter May and New children’s activities and a Terrace, Suite 105, Lake Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. County Library downtown. Tradition will perform. ranger led river walk. Hot Health Clinic City. We are looking for Volunteers are also on hand A program will be presented Morning chapel services dogs and burgers will be Shepherd’s Hands Free volunteers to serve in sev- the first and third Tuesday by Jeff and Elizabeth Salter will be held on Friday and available for purchase. will be hosting a med- eral different capacities of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. of Gainesville showing their Saturday morning at 10:30 Also featured will ical clinic at St. James including: relief visits for at the West Branch library latest Daylily introductions. a.m., with Pastor Robbie be Sunrise Wildlife Episcopal Church, corner our patient’s families, pet located at 435 NW Hall of The public is invited to Harrington and on Sunday Rehabilitation, Opossum of McFarland and Bascom therapy, veteran pinning Fame Drive (off US Hwy attend.
Friends of Music Concert Series set for Monday
From staff reports sonally know musicians from dates do not conflict with (viola), Eric Olson (oboe) and arranged for late january or Live Oak. Concerts are free other countries. We’ve had other local concert and enter- Les Roettges (flute) - all of early February, and the final tot eh public and a recep- The Friends of Music performers from England, tainment series. the Jacksonville Symphony. concert of the season will be tion follows each concert. For Concert Series was begun France, Austria, Romania and The 2018-2019 Friends of The outstanding cellist of the March 8, by the Minaret Trio more information call 386- over twenty years ago by Bill several outstanding groups Music Concert Series prom- ensemble is Dr. Nick Curry, (piano, violin and cello) from 365-4941 or go to friendsof- Poplin, Professor-emeritus from the Czech Republic. ises to be an exciting one. who teaches at University of Tampa. These performers music.info. of Florida Gateway College. Many of the European musi- On Monday, Sept. 10, the North Florida. are originally from Greece, Concerts were held at First cians no longer tour in this San Marco Chamber Music On October 11, classical China and the US. Presbyterian Church of Lake country, but there are many Society will perform music by guitarist Silviu Ciulei will All concerts in the Friends City where he and his wife, wonderful performers in our Mozart, Haydn, Schickele and perform, originally from of the Music Concert Series Linda, were musicians. For United States.” Sussmayr. Performers are Romania, he is now teaching will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the past five years concerts For the past ten years, Mrs. Aurica Duca (violin), Clinton in North Carolina. Covenant First Presbyterian have been at Covenant First Poplin has been scheduling Dewing (violin), Ellen Olson A third concert is being Church on White Avenue in Presbyterian Church of Live the concerts by email. Oak. The Series brings out- “I’ve made many con- standing performers of clas- tacts throughout the State sical chamber music to the of Florida,” she said. “Now the family of area, and all concerts are free performers are contacting to the public. us wanting to be part of our George L. Horton would like to thank Both Poplins have taught series. Our circle of musician everyone for their music in Columbia County; friends has grown tremen- thoughts and prayers, Bill at the college, and Linda dously.” food and flowers and at Columbia High School and The concerts are free top for Bibles that were at Eastside Elementary. They the public through the gener- donated in his name. continue to teach by bringing osity of people of the commu- concerts to the area. nity. This is the only strictly God Bless “We’ve hosted performers classical concert series in you all. from all over the world,” Said the area and the only free Linda Poplin. “Many of them series. Every effort is made we’ve housed in our home, to schedule The Friends of and it’s a pleasure to get to per- Music Concert Series so that HOSTED BY
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Jodi Services for Jodi will be con- Lake City, Florida departed this Minnesota, she returned to Pierre of her grandchildren and great Burton (Angie & children Seth & was educated in the Columbia ducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, life September 4, at her resi- to work at a grandchildren and would face- Savannah) of Piedmont, SD and County School September 11, 2017 in the dence in Lake City. The funer- local bank. She time her family to keep in touch. Kent Burton (children Shayla & system and Chapel of the Dees-Parrish al arrangements are incomplete married Lyle She was active in the Order of Laruen) of Sioux Falls, SD; her received her Family Funeral Home with Rev. and will be announced later. Schwaderer the Eastern Star and was a Past special friends Elaine and Marcel GED. She Randy Ogburn officiating. The Professional Mortuary services in 1961 and Worthy Matron in Pierre, South Poirier; and her beloved pets worked in family will receive friends for entrusted to ERIC A. BROWN to this union Dakota. Sherrill also had one Miss Spot and BJ. the fast food ONE HOUR prior to the service & SON FUNERAL HOME. three children celebrity crush in her life as she A celebration of life service industry local- Tuesday evening. Arrangements “The People’s Choice of were born: adored Elvis Presley, and was for Sherrill will be conducted on ly with both are under the direction of the North Florida” Melodie Kay, fortunate to have seen him in Tuesday afternoon, September 11, Popeye’s and Burger King. Jodi DEES-PARRISH FAMILY Sherie Lea and Kyle Curtis. concert. She had always wanted 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the Gateway- loved going to the Beach and FUNERAL HOME, 458 Sherrill Ellen Strawder She later moved to California to tour Graceland but her declin- Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel spending time with her two pre- S. Marion Ave., Lake City, Sherrill Ellen Strawder passed and then to Florida in 1991. She ing health kept her from that. with Pastor Beaver Twist offi- cious daughters. She was of the FL 32025 (386) 752-1234. away on September 3, 2018 at married Bobby Lee Strawder in She was of Christian Faith, and ciating. The family will receive Baptist faith. Memories and messages of the Haven Hospice Care Center 1998. She was preceded in death Sherrill was a member of the Oak friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. Jodi is survived by her daugh- condolence may be left at the after a courageous battle with by her parents, her brother, Kirby Grove Baptist Church. at the funeral home. In lieu of ters, Aaliyah Finch Garner online family guestbook at renal cancer. She was born on Daniel Burton and her husband, She is survived by her chil- flowers, donations may be con- and Asia Finch Garner both of Parrishfamilyfuneralhome.com September 18, 1942 in Oklahoma Bobby Lee Strawder. dren: Melodie McGuire (Tony) sidered to the Haven-Suwannee Lake City; her mother Barbara City, Oklahoma to Kenneth Mark She was a very talented of Sioux City, IA, Sherie Valley Hospice Care Center or Garner (Gary) of Lake City and Obituaries are paid adver- and Beverly Ann (Reynolds) woman and her many hobbies Johnson (Rick) of Lakewood, to her Grandchildren and Great- her father, Herman Finch (Tine) tisements. For details, call the Burton. She had an older brother included knitting, sewing, bowl- WA, Kyle Schwaderer (Erin) Grandchildren. Arrangements are of Mayo, Florida. Her brother, Lake City Reporter’s classified named Kirby Daniel Burton and ing, and reading. Her knitting of Spartanburg, SC; and step- under the direction and care of Adam Finch (Mechelle) of Lake department at 752-1293. shared a close bond with her hobby evolved into a home sons: John Strawder (Donna) and Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral parents and brother. Her father based business machine knitting Randy Strawder. Her grandchil- Home, 3596 S. US HWY 441, NOTICE OF MEETING BEAUTIFICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Kenneth worked in construction Christmas stockings and blankets dren: Kristen Richey (Will Scott), Lake City, FL, 32025. Please leave CITY OF LAKE CITY as a heavy equipment operator, for family and friends. In her Dexter Johnson, Alexis Johnson, words of comfort for the family at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beautification Advisory Committee allowing the family to travel and later years she also enjoyed card Mason Schwaderer, Jefferson www.gatewayforestlawn.com. for the City of Lake City, Florida, will hold a meeting on Tuesday, live in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, making and made many one-of- Schwaderer, Deitsle Hudson September 11, 2018, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida. Nebraska, North Dakota and a-kind holiday cards. She was Schwaderer, John Strawder, Jodi Nicole Finch finally settled in Pierre, South thrilled to become a grandmother Casey Strawder, Jacob Strawder. Ms. Jodi Nicole Finch, 29, a NOTICE OF MEETING Dakota. Sherrill graduated from and then a great grandmother and She had two great-granddaugh- lifelong resident of Lake City, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITY OF LAKE CITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Community Redevelopment Advisory Committee for the City of Lake City, Florida, will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers located on the second the inspection, such as out of it,” he said. have to be as large.” floor of City Hall at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida. $3M steel girders that weren’t City Hall is around 23,000 The city bought the build- All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings identified above. Continued From 1A connected to the east and square feet, according to ing in 2004 for $2.1 mil- west brick walls for bracing. Tetra Tech. lion. The current appraised Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City with respect to any In July, Tetra Tech estimat- The repairs will probably But it doesn’t need to be, value, according to the matter considered at its meetings or hearings, he or she will need a record ed the cost for recommend- come with complications Helfenberger said. conuty property appraiser’s of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the ed repairs would likely be and are likely to “trigger “I think there’s a lot of website, in $1.3 million. testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. $638,000, but could run any- other miscellaneous interi- space that’s under-utilized The repairs may be eligi- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you require special aid/services for either where between $600,000 and or renovations,” the report in the building we’re in,” ble for some kind of grant, of the meetings identified above, as addressed in the American Disabilities $1 million. The City Council warns. he said. “I think we could since City Hall is in a his- Act, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (386) 719-5768. then hired the company to “All these factors drive get by on a lot less square toric district, Helfenberger AUDREY E. SIKES, MMC perform a full assessment of the cost of the project and footage. The offices don’t said. City Clerk the building. should be carefully consid- The integrity and lateral ered,” Tetra Tech wrote. strength of the building’s Helfenberger said the brick walls is a chief con- new estimate is not only cern, Tetra Tech wrote in too high, but the range the Thursday report. between the minimum and The walls can withhold maximum is too wide. “dead and live loads” at the And the city has no guar- current occupancy level, antees it won’t be right back but the lateral stability and in the same position in a few strength of the building years, he said. cannot withstand current “What if they discov- wind design requirements, er more problems?” according to the report. Helfenberger said. “How do The brick facade on the we know that’s going to be west and south side of the the end of the costs?” building need repairs to On top of that, city staff guard against further dete- will have to move out of the rioration, Tetra Tech wrote. building during the repairs, That includes repairing disrupting service, he said. cracks and sealing around All those factors make the the windows and replacing city’s other options more or repairing cracked sills. attractive, Helfenberger said. Tetra Tech recommends “At the end of the day, stabilizing the sagging we’ve got to consider how bricks with steel lintels. much money we’re putting The report lists other into City Hall and what use- issues uncovered during ful life we’re going to get
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CITY OF LAKE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Lake City Firefighters Local 2288
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lake City shall hold a public meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida.
The purpose of this public meeting is to enter into contract negotiations, at the request of the Lake City Firefighters Local 2288.
Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the public if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City with respect to any matter considered at its meetings or hearings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you require special aid or services for the meeting identified above, as addressed in the American Disabilities Act, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (386) 719-5768.
AUDREY E. SIKES, MMC City Clerk 8A Sunday,SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER Cloggers capture 3rd national title
ROBERT GETZAN/Special to the Reporter ROBERT GETZAN/Special to the Reporter Some of the trophies accumulated by Southern Rhythm Dance Academy. Southern Rhythm Dance Academy members pose with their championship trophy. Southern Rhythm Dance Academy does it again
The Southern Rhythm Dance Academy USA National Clogging Championships. The team was also scored second, for their Running Set in the Truly has produced another national title for After a grueling day of competition that third and fourth place awards across Traditional category. Lake City. saw 263 teams compete the Southern multiple categories that were stacked When asked about her team’s third After qualifying in two regional com- Rhythm Cloggers Elementary Team with some of the best cloggers from national title, team director Dalita Diaz de petitions earlier this year, the Southern scored first in their Traditional Line cate- around the country. In the end the Arce said, “The third time is a charm, but Rhythm Cloggers traveled to the Gaylord gory and the Junior and Challenge Team Southern Rhythm Cloggers Challenge we’ll be back next year for number four.” Opryland Hotel in Nashville over the each received first place for their running Team was crowned National Champions Labor Day weekend to compete in the set routines. with the overall high score of the day — From staff reports
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Kentucky COLUMBIA 39, BUCHHOLZ 0 ends losing SLAMMED DOWN streak to Florida Wildcats had lost 31 straight to Gators.
By MARK LONG Associated Press
GAINESVILLE — Kentucky ended one of college football’s longest losing streaks by upset- ting No. 25 Florida 27-16 on Saturday night in the Swamp. Terry Wilson accounted for three touchdowns, Benny Snell ran for 175 yards and the Wildcats beat the Gators for the first time since 1986. Kentucky hadn’t won in Gainesville since 1979. The 31-game streak was the fourth-longest in NCAA histo- ry in an uninterrupted series, behind Notre Dame over Navy (43 games, 1964-2006), Nebraska over Kansas (36, 1969-2004) and Oklahoma over Kansas State (32, 1937-68). Photos by BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter The Wildcats had lost three Columbia linebacker Le’vontae Camiel tackles Buchholz running back Jakhai Mitchem on Friday night. of the last four meetings by six points or less, a strong indication CHS shut outs It wasn’t always they were closing the gap. Buchholz to pretty, but it It probably should have ended stay unbeaten. was needed. GATORS continued on 2B Rough weekend By ERIC JACKSON he scoreboard never tells [email protected] the whole story. Columbia T rode home winners, but the victory didn’t come without GAINESVILLE – It took some some adversity. You can’t ignore time to get the wheels rolling, the offense sputtered at times, and but once Columbia’s locomotive special teams offense got revved up – Buchholz Nobody asked unit wasn’t so me, but ... had no answer on slowing it down. special. Yet the Quarterback Jordan Smith Tigers over- bounced back from a slow start, came, thanks finishing with 325 total yards and to their stingy four touchdowns. But it was the defense, which defense that carried the momen- has been over- tum for most of Friday night. shadowed by the star-stud- The Tigers recorded two inter- ded offense. ceptions and held the Bobcats to “They’re a Eric Jackson 282 total yards as Columbia suffo- bigger part ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter cated Buchholz in a 39-0 victory of the team than we are,” quar- FGC hitter Madison Brugh goes at Citizens Field. terback Jordan Smith said to up for a shot against Andrew “You won’t get any griping from me comparing the defense and College on Thursday night. The me when there’s a goose egg offense. “Without them, there’s no Columbia High football. Without Lady Timberwolves dropped on the scoreboard,” Columbia both matches in Saturday’s tri- head coach Brian Allen said after them, we wouldn’t be nothing.” This was Columbia’s biggest win match at Santa Fe College, los- the game. “There far and few ing in straight sets to College between in being able to get them of the season for several reasons. But above all, the Tigers proved of Central Florida (25-14, 25-19, so that, outside of the win, makes that when, not if, they falter that 25-17) and in four sets to Columbia cornerback Shyheim Brown takes down Buchholz Eastern Florida State College CHS continued on 8B receiver Isaiah Michel on Friday night. NEEDED continued on 8B (25-21, 24-26, 25-11, 25-18).
PREP FOOTBALL COLLEGE FOOTBALL Fort White rolls past Santa Fe Blair throws four touchdowns to lead the Indians to 43-6 win.
By JORDAN KROEGER [email protected]
ALACHUA — Waiting a week for redemp- tion following a loss is hard enough for a football team. Two weeks is even worse. Just ask Fort White. The Indians hit the field Friday night still furious over their season-opening loss to COURTESY Suwannee, out to prove they’re still a team to be reckoned with in Class 3A. Behind Dylan Staggering Seminoles Blair’s four touchdown passes and a stout Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois warms defensive performance, Fort White did just up prior to Saturday’s game against Samford. The that, rolling to a 43-6 road win over Santa Fe. Seminoles trailed the Bulldogs 23-21 in the third quar- It was Fort White’s 10th win in a row over CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter ter when the Lake City Reporter went to press. The Fort White receiver Deondre Cray runs up the field after a game’s kickoff was pushed back from 7:20 p.m. to 8:45 INDIANS continued on 4B catch against Santa Fe on Friday night. p.m. due to a lightning delay. 2B SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD AUTO RACING GATORS Jimmy Johnson rides Continued From 1B TV LISTINGS MLB 48-race losing streak Today AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE sooner, too. Florida needed AUTO RACING East Division East Division triple overtime to escape 2 p.m. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB into Brickyard 400 in 2014 and had to over- NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Boston 97 46 .678 — Atlanta 77 64 .546 — Series, Big Machine Vodka 400 at The New York 88 53 .624 8 Philadelphia 74 67 .525 3 come a 13-point deficit in Brickyard, at Indianapolis Tampa Bay 77 64 .546 19 Washington 70 72 .493 7½ By JENNA FRYER to make the Brickyard the fourth quarter last year 5 p.m. Toronto 64 78 .451 32½ New York 64 77 .454 13 Associated Press a bigger draw. The race in Lexington, a game in FS1 — IMSA, WeatherTech SportsCar Baltimore 41 101 .289 55½ Miami 56 86 .394 21½ has struggled for much which the Gators scored Championship, America’s Tire 250, at Central Division Central Division Salinas, Calif. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB INDIANAPOLIS — of the last decade in its twice because receivers CYCLING Cleveland 81 61 .570 — Chicago 83 58 .589 — Jimmie Johnson doesn’t traditional summer slot in were left uncovered. 11 p.m. Minnesota 64 77 .454 16½ Milwaukee 81 62 .566 3 have a playoff spot locked part because of heat, lack Coach Mark Stoops’ team NBCSN — Vuelta a Espana, Stage 15, Detroit 59 83 .415 22 St. Louis 78 64 .549 5½ from Ribera de Arriba to Lagos de Chicago 56 86 .394 25 Pittsburgh 71 71 .500 12½ in as the seven-time of on-track action and low did it again Saturday, but Covadonga, Spain (same-day tape) Kansas City 47 94 .333 33½ Cincinnati 61 82 .427 23 NASCAR champion pre- stakes. As the 26th race that was about all that went GOLF West Division West Division pared for rain-drenched on the schedule, though, wrong for the Wildcats. 6 a.m. W L Pct GB W L Pct GB GOLF — European PGA Tour, Omega Houston 89 53 .627 — Colorado 77 63 .550 — Indianapolis Motor the show has increased In fact, the Cats even got European Masters, final round, at Crans Oakland 86 57 .601 3½ Los Angeles 77 64 .546 ½ Speedway and the final meaning because it will a break when Southeastern Montana, Switzerland Seattle 78 63 .553 10½ Arizona 76 65 .539 1½ race of the regular season. finalize the 16-driver play- Conference officials ruled Noon Los Angeles 70 72 .493 19 San Francisco 68 75 .476 10½ GOLF — PGA Tour, BMW Championship, Texas 61 81 .430 28 San Diego 56 88 .389 23 Johnson is in a 48-race off field. Evan McPherson’s 36-yard final round, at Newtown Square, Pa. losing streak headed into But expectations have field goal attempt was wide 2 p.m. Friday’s Games Today’s Games the Brickyard 400 and his been doused, first by the right. Replays showed the NBC — PGA Tour, BMW Championship, Chicago Cubs at Washington, ppd. Cleveland at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. final round, at Newtown Square, Pa. Toronto 3, Cleveland 2, 11 innings Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. Hendrick Motorsports NFL scheduling a home kick hooking and appear- MLB BASEBALL Tampa Bay 14, Baltimore 2 St. Louis at Detroit, 1:10 p.m. team has been incon- game across the city for ing to cross inside the 1:30 p.m. Detroit 5, St. Louis 3 Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. sistent all season. It’s the Indianapolis Colts, upright. Instead of trim- TBS — Chicago Cubs at Washington Houston 6, Boston 3 San Diego at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. 8 p.m. Minnesota 10, Kansas City 6 Chicago Cubs at Washington 1:35 p.m. put him up by just 19 then a torrent of rain ming the lead to 21-13, ESPN — Houston at Boston L.A. Angels 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Miami at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. points over Hendrick that disrupted all activi- the Gators trailed by two NFL FOOTBALL Oakland 8, Texas 4 Kansas City at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Motorsports teammate ties at the Brickyard. All scores heading into the 1 p.m. N.Y. Yankees 4, Seattle 0 L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. FOX — Jacksonville at N.Y. Giants Cincinnati 12, San Diego 6 San Francisco at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Alex Bowman in the bat- activity was washed out final 15 minutes. 4 p.m. Pittsburgh 5, Miami 3 L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. tle for the 15th position both Friday and Saturday, Feleipe Franks connect- CBS — Kansas City at L.A. Chargers Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Mets 3 Texas at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. on the playoff grid. That including Cup qualify- ed with Freddie Swain for 4:25 p.m. Milwaukee 4, San Francisco 2 N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. FOX — Dallas at Carolina Denver L.A. Dodgers 4, Colorado 2 Atlanta at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. should be enough to get ing. The field was set by a 4-yard score with 3:43 8:20 p.m. Arizona 5, Atlanta 3 Houston at Boston, 8:05 p.m. Johnson into the play- points with Kyle Busch, remaining that made it NBC — Chicago at Green Bay Saturday’s Games Monday’s Games offs, but a surprise race Kevin Harvick and Martin 21-16. But Franks missed a RODEO Pittsburgh 5, Miami 1 Houston at Detroit, 6:10 p.m. 4 p.m. Washington 10, Chicago Cubs 3, 1st game L.A. Dodgers at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m. winner could jumble the Truex Jr., the so-called wide-open receiver for the CBS — PBR Bull Riding, PFIWESTERN.com Houston 5, Boston 3 Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. final berths. “Big 3” this season, lined 2-point conversion. Invitational, at Springfield, Mo. (taped) Oakland 8, Texas 6 Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. “We’ve had a tough up first through third. Kentucky couldn’t RUNNING Cleveland 9, Toronto 8 Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Noon Cincinnati 7, San Diego 2, 7 innings Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. year,” Johnson said The washout Saturday run out the clock, giving NBC — New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Tampa Bay 10, Baltimore 5 N.Y. Yankees at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Saturday. “It’s been prevented teams from get- Florida one final shot. But at New York Detroit 4, St. Louis 3 Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. extremely frustrating and ting any track time prior Franks fumbled on a play SOCCER L.A. Angels 12, Chicago White Sox 3 Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. 11:50 a.m. Kansas City 4, Minnesota 1 Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. extremely difficult to live to the race and all will the Gators thought was an ESPNEWS — UEFA Nations League, Milwaukee 4, San Francisco 3 Texas at L.A. Angels, 10:07 p.m. through, but we are all start with setups based incomplete pass, and it was Bulgaria vs. Norway, at Sofia, Bulgaria N.Y. Mets 10, Philadelphia 5 Atlanta at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. still very eager to turn off notes. But all previous returned for a touchdown Atlanta at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. it around and know that experience was during on the final play. ESPNEWS — UEFA Nations League, L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 8:10 p.m. Pirates top Marlins for Cyprus vs. Slovenia, at Nicosia, Cyprus Chicago Cubs at Washington, 8:45 p.m., we will.” July, when the tempera- Snell and Wilson staked TENNIS 2nd game their 5th win in row 1 p.m. Johnson is a four-time ture made the surface of Kentucky to the 11-point N.Y. Yankees at Seattle, 9:10 p.m. ESPN2 — U.S. Open, women’s doubles PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell com- winner at Indianapolis and the track hot and slick. lead, running wild as the championship, at New York Rays beat Orioles for bined with Ivan Nova, who got his first even in a crummy sea- The move to September Cats controlled both lines 4 p.m. victory in a month, to help the Pittsburgh son, he doesn’t discount should favor drivers, par- of scrimmage. ESPN — U.S. Open, men’s championship, 10th straight home win Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 at New York Saturday for their fifth consecutive win. how quickly things could ticularly as they adjust Snell patiently waited for TRACK & FIELD ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Ryan In a game played in a steady driz- flip for the No. 48 team. their cars. holes to open and averaged 1 a.m. (Monday) Yarbrough struggled but got his 14th zle, Bell connected off Brett Graves lead- Johnson won his seventh “Temperature just real- 6.5 yards a carry. Wilson NBCSN — IAAF, Continental Cup, at win, most among major league rook- ing off the sixth for his 10th home run, Ostrava, Czech Republic (same-day tape) ies, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their down from 26 last year when he finished title in 2016 and despite ly makes the track less added for 105 yards on the WNBA BASKETBALL 10th straight home game by beating the third in the NL Rookie of the Year voting. three wins last season, he or more forgiving ... and ground, including a 24-yard 3:30 p.m. Baltimore Orioles 10-5 on Saturday night. Before his home run Friday, Bell had not ABC — Finals (best-of 5 series), Game 2, peaked in the first quarter it’s so less forgiving when scoring run . After reliever Diego Castillo pitched a driven in a run since Aug. 11. of the year and was 10th we’re here in July and it Wilson also completed Washington at Seattle scoreless first, Yarbrough (14-5) entered Nova (8-9) gave up three hits in six Monday, Sept. 10 and allowed three runs and six hits in innings, struck out nine and walked in the final standings. His feels like 150 degrees,” 11 of 16 passes for 151 BASKETBALL 3 2/3 innings. Twelve of the lefty’s wins three. He had lost three straight starts last victory was at Dover Johnson said. “When I yards, with two TDs and 7 p.m. have come in “bullpen games” for Tampa since beating San Francisco on Aug. 9 NBA — Exhibition, Women’s national on June 4, 2017. look at our practice ses- an interception. Bay. and had missed his previous turn for an teams, United States vs. Japan, at Baltimore’s David Hess (3-10) made undisclosed reason. “A win is the way to sions that are usually in The victory was Stoops’ Washington his scheduled start one day after getting Wei-Yin Chen (6-10) allowed three MLB BASEBALL turn it around,” Johnson the morning when we first in six tries in the series, hit in the left eye while playing catch with runs and five hits in four innings. 7 p.m. said. “We’ve seen this were here in July, the cars a signature win in confer- a football and allowed six runs — two Jose Osuna doubled leading off the MLB — Regional coverage, Washington earned — and seven hits over five-plus second and scored on Kevin Newman’s team get hot at times and drive better. It’s easier to ence play for sure. Stoops’ at Philadelphia OR N.Y. Yankees at innings. The right-hander gave up four single. The Pirates took a 3-0 lead in the Minnesota (8 p.m.) we’ve been unstoppable. tune them. In the morning biggest win: Upsetting rival unearned runs in the first, including one fourth when Jacob Stallings had a two- 10 p.m. A win would be the start- qualifying sessions, cars and then-No. 11 Louisville that Mallex Smith scored from third base out RBI single and center fielder Lewis MLB — Regional coverage, Atlanta at when the ball slipped out of Hess’ hand Brinson allowed the ball to bounce past ing point.” drive a lot better. I feel that in 2016. San Francisco OR Texas at L.A. Angels (11 and rolled toward the first-base line for him for an error that let Jose Osuna score p.m., joined in progress) NASCAR moved the same trend will happen For Florida and first-year a wild pitch. from first. NFL FOOTBALL regular-season finale this and hopefully it will allow coach Dan Mullen, it was a Jonathan Villar drove in three runs Starling Marte hit an RBI double in the 7:10 p.m. and Renato Nunez hit a two-run homer seventh off Elieser Hernandez. year to Indianapolis as offi- us to race harder with one reality check after rough- ESPN — N.Y. Jets at Detroit (Note: ESPN for the Orioles (41-101), who dropped 60 Miguel Rojas scored on Nick Deportes simulcast on ESPN2) cials from the sanctioning another since the cars are ing up Charleston Southern games under .500. Kingham’s wild pitch in the eighth. 10:20 p.m. body and the track tried driving better.” 53-6 in the opener. ESPN — L.A. Rams at Oakland (Note: ESPN Deportes simulcast on ESPN2) Rose leads by 1 shot at Osaka upsets Serena to SOCCER BMW Championship win her first US Open 2:30 p.m. ESPNEWS — UEFA Nations League, NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Every NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka beat Sweden vs. Turkey, at Solna, Sweden shot means so much this time of the year, Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday night and the last two holes Saturday at the BMW to win the US Open and become the first COLLEGE FOOTBALL Championship might mean even more. Grand Slam singles champion from Japan. Justin Rose saved par from an awk- The way Williams lost, of course, was Friday’s Top 25 Games ward stance with his golf ball in the thick what stood out most in the match. The No. 16 TCU 42, SMU 12 grass on the slope of a bunker. Xander arguments with chair umpire Carlos Saturday’s Top 25 Games Schauffele left a long putt from the tight- Ramos and the three code violations — No. 1 Alabama 57, Arkansas St. 7 ly mown collar on the 18th green 8 feet one that gave Osaka a game for a 5-3 No. 2 Clemson 28, Texas A&M 26 short, and his par putt from there caught lead in the second set when Williams was No. 3 Georgia 41, No. 24 South Carolina 17 the high side of the cup and spun away. trying to rally — will be what was most No. 4 Ohio St. 52, Rutgers 3 When the third round ended, Rose had remembered. No. 5 Wisconsin 45, New Mexico 14 a 6-under 64 — six birdies on the front, all Osaka was mostly dominant, drop- No. 6 Oklahoma 49, UCLA 21 pars on the back — for a one-shot lead over ping only one set in her seven matches, No. 7 Auburn 63, Alabama St. 9 Schauffele and Rory McIlroy going into the and she saved 5 of 6 break points against No. 8 Notre Dame 24, Ball St. 16 final round at Aronimink, a course so soft Williams after erasing all 13 in the semifi- No. 9 Washington 45, North Dakota 3 from rain than the average score from 69 nals against Madison Keys. No. 11 LSU 31, SE Louisiana 0 players over three rounds was 67.5 Osaka is just 20, 16 years younger than No. 12 Virginia Tech 62, William & Mary 17 Rose was at 17-under 193, and 13 Williams — and grew up idolizing the No. 14 West Virginia 52, Youngstown St. 17 players were within five shots of the lead. American, even asking her to pose for a No. 18 Mississippi St. 31, Kansas St. 10 That included Tiger Woods, who missed selfie together at a tournament just a hand- No. 19 UCF 38, SC State 0 only two greens in regulation, kept a ful of years ago. Their age difference was No. 21 Michigan 49, Western Michigan 3 clean card, shot 66 and let a good round the second-widest gap between women’s No. 22 Miami 77, Savannah St. 0 get away. That’s how much of a pushover finalists at a Slam in the professional era. No. 23 Oregon 62, Portland St. 14 Aronimink has been this week. Osaka, who happens to be coached Kentucky 27, No. 25 Florida 16 McIlroy had a 63 with a double bogey, by Williams’ former hitting partner, hit No. 10 Stanford vs. No. 17 USC, 8:30 p.m. though he bounced back from that on more aces, 6-3. Osaka hit the match’s No. 13 Penn St. at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. the very next hole with a 3-wood that fastest serve, 119 mph. She had fewer No. 15 Michigan St. at Arizona St., 10:45 p.m. barely moved forward when it hit the errors, 21-14. She saved five of six break No. 20 Boise State vs. UConn, 10:15 p.m. green, caught the slope of a ridge and left points. And she covered the court better Saturday’s Other SEC Games a short eagle putt he converted. than Williams did. Vanderbilt 41, Nevada 10 Ole Miss 76, So. Illinois 41 Tennessee 59, ETSU 3 Missouri 40, Wyoming 13 Colorado St. 34, Arkansas 27 Saturday’s Other ACC Games Duke 21, Northwestern 7 South Florida 49, Georgia Tech 38 Wake Forest 51, Towson 20 N.C. St. 41, Georgia St. 7 Boston College 62, Holy Cross 14 East Carolina 41, North Carolina 19 Syracuse 62, Wagner 10 Indiana 20, Virginia 16 Indiana St. at Louisville, 7 p.m. Samford at Florida St., 7:20 p.m. Saturday’s other state scores FAU 33, Air Force 27 FIU at Old Dominion, delayed in 3rd FGC golf tops Oakton Community College
Florida Gateway College defeat- ed Oakton Community College on Saturday 67-694 in a two-round match. Brandon Bulla led the Timberwolves with a 77-80-157. Zane McCranie shot a 78-80-158, followed by Christopher Mitchell 87-92-179 and Matthew Bayer 97-86-183. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 3B
OUTDOORS from the COUNTRY AT Proper care of a trophy deer LAKE CLUB CITY
From staff reports second with -1.5. Trish Twenty-six players com- Holm had a chip-in on peted in the Saturday Blitz #5. The LGA plays every on Sept. 1. Cory DePratter Tuesday starting at 9:00 came in first in the A am. division with a +6. Steve Thirteen players com- Thomas came in second peted in the Wednesday with a +3. Timmy Rogers Blitz on Sept. 5. Ronnie came in third with a +2. Everett came in first with Mike Carr came in first a +4. Derrick Tuell came in the B division with a in second with a +3. Steve +10. Bob Randall, Jim Carr Patterson came in third and Eli Witt tied for second with a +1. Skin winners with a +3. Skins winners were: Ronnie Everett #1 were: Kevin Roberts #1 and and #16, Cory DePratter #8, Terry Hunter #3 and #2 and #17, Keith Shaw #6 #10 and Cory DePratter #9. and Derrick Tuell #18. The The Saturday Blitz costs Pot Hole was #7 and there $15 plus cart fee and is were no birdies, therefore open to anyone but you the Pot worth $204 carries must tee off by 9:30 a.m. over. The Wednesday Blitz Just call the pro shop to costs $13 (plus optional make a tee time. pot) plus cart fee and is Ten players competed open to anyone and you in Sunday Blitz on Sept. 2. can tee off at anytime. Just COURTESY PHOTOS Cory DePratter came in first call the pro shop to make a Jack Patton Jr. of Wildlife Transitions puts the final finishing touches on a trophy deer shoulder mount. with a +6. Steve Patterson tee time. came in second with a +5. The Good Old Boys By MONTY STEPHENS less costly and can be com- Closest to the Pin winners Match 1 – Steve Peters, Special to the Reporter pleted much quicker. As were: Cory DePratter #7, Jim Stevens, Tom Hosford noted by Jack #15 and #17. Skins win- and Dan Stephens - 6, Jim Antony van “Some hunters prefer ners were: Cory DePratter McGriff, Rhea Hart, Tom Leeuwenhoek (1623-1723), to display their trophies in #2, Dave Mehl #4, Scott Elmore, Bill Rogers and described death as the the European Skull mount Kishton #6, Nick Goff #9, Bob Hiers – 3, Rob Brown, breaking of thousands of style,” Patton noted. Timmy Rogers #12, Steve Eli Witt, Bobby Simmons, tiny chains. At the final An added bonus to the Patterson #13, Steve Smithy Dennis Hendershott and step, cellular destruction Skull Mount is it takes up #15 and Mike Jacobs #18. Howard Whitaker – 3. occurs. This destruction far less room on a wall. The Sunday Blitz cost $20 Good Scores were: Dan is rapidly accelerated Hunters should know plus cart fee and is open to Stephens 75 (36-39) and by heat. Since we live in and understand how to anyone and you can tee off Rhea Hart 76 (40-36). Florida, it’s a given that care for a trophy deer at anytime. For more information we will be hunting in before pulling the trigger. Seventeen players com- on any events and tourna- very warm weather. This After a deer is down, the peted in the Labor Day ments or specials at The means the game we take animal should be cooled Blitz on Sept.r 3. Tim Country Club, please call need extra care to ensure down as soon as possi- Dortch came in first with the pro shop at 752-2266 it will remain in optimal ble in order to stop tis- a +9. Shayne Edge came or check out our website at condition, whether it will sue degradation. Also, it is in second with a +6. Tom www.thecountryclubatlake- become dinner or a mount- important to keep in mind Wade came in third with city.com. ed trophy. a mediocre deer to one a +4. Jonathan Allen and “It’s essential to cool person might be someone Terry Hunter tied for UPCOMING your animal down as soon else’s trophy. So if there fourth with a +1. Skins win- n Sept. 29-30, Club as possible” advices Jack Example of a European Skull mount. The flesh is is a chance the animal will ners were: Shayne Edge #2 Championship Patton, Jr. of Wildlife removed so that the skull and antlers can be displayed. be mounted, then proper and #8, Dennis Crawford n Oct. 5, Friday Night Transitions Taxidermy in care of the animal should #5, Terry Hunter #6 and Dinner Lake City. “Deer left in the to eight months. A major and paramedic with the happen right away. #14, Jonathan Allen #15 and n Oct. 5, Moon Golf back of a pickup truck for reason for the long wait is Alachua Fire and Rescue in Anyone desiring addi- Cory DePratter #17. n Oct. 6, NERA hours will start having its because hundreds of hides Gainesville. He stated ever tional information can con- Velma Morton won the n Oct. 9, Gator League hair fall out.” arrive at the tannery for since he was a little kid, tact Patton at wildlifetransi- LGA Blitz on Sept. 4 with n Oct. 20-21, THE This can affect the processing soon after deer he wanted to do taxider- tionstaxidermy.com/ or at +0. Trish Holm came in ROUNTREE overall quality of the deer season opens. Patton stat- my. To learn taxidermy, he 352-538-5254. mount. Patton advises ed he usually gets around read books and watched U field dressing by remov- 40 deer heads each year Tube videos. As Patton put ing the organs as soon as for mounting. Just a few it, taxidermy is a lifelong possible and then skinning weeks ago, he complet- learning process. Even the deer. After this, the ed the last deer from last though he is considered a deer needs to be put in year’s season. master in the field of taxi- a freezer. For deer that Patton shared he gets dermy, he feels he is still planned to be mounted, the biggest thrill when learning new and better the old practice of slitting he sees a client take the ways. One of his goals is the throat should not be first look at his or her to become a full-time taxi- done because one of the completed trophy mount. dermist and fishing guide most visible areas of a deer His work is considered when he retires. mount when it is hanging top notch in the field and As an option to a shoul- on a wall is the chest/ he puts a great amount der mount, a hunter could throat area. Any cuts or of effort into making the go the European Skull incisions made in that area mount as lifelike as possi- mount route. In this option would require some very ble. The three key areas the antlers are left attached intricate sewing to close are the eyes, position of to the skull that has been it up. the antlers and the muscu- de-fleshed. Patton boils Jack has a diagram lature. His goal is for the the deer head to remove showing how a deer deer to have it look just the flesh and then soaks should be caped out like it did when the hunter the skull in a proprietary (skinned) prior to deliv- first saw it. solution formula to bleach ery to the taxidermist. Taxidermy is a second the head and remove any When he gets the deer, he job for Patton. His primary remaining tissue. The will take measurements occupation is a firefighter European Skull mount is and skin it around the eyes and antlers, then freeze it. The hide will then be shipped to a tan- nery for tanning. There is a saying “good things come to those who wait.” Patience is needed when waiting for a deer mount. Patton shared hunters desiring a deer mount should be pre- pared to wait as long as one year for completion of their trophy. The big- gest delay is the tannery. This is because most taxi- dermists send their deer hides to a tannery for pro- cessing. Tanneries have the special machinery and chemicals to properly pro- cess the hide. The wait to get the hide back from the tannery is typically is six 4B LAKEY CIT REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
PREP FOOTBALL Fort White has a lot to clean up
CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter
Fort White quarterback Dylan Blair looks down the Photos by CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter field for an open receiver against Santa Fe. Fort White running back Stanley Maxwell lunges for extra yardage against Santa Fe on Friday night. ble on their next two drives, INDIANS the Indians still found time t wasn’t always pretty we’re tired we can’t make to put the game away Friday night but Fort the stupid mistakes as Continued From 1B White eventually pulled well. If we pick up on that before halftime thanks to I away from Santa Fe for a we’ll be fine. We’ll be all Blair’s arm. Blair hooked 43-6 win. right.” Santa Fe in a rivalry that up with Cray on the next But let me tell you — Despite 43 points, has been hardly that for the two possessions and both the Indians need to clean Jackson wants more from past decade plus. times Blair had to escape up their mistakes. his offense. Blair can’t “The mentality com- pressure, roll to his right Friday’s score could do everything by himself ing into the game was to and find Cray on the move have easily been 57-0. or you get nights where kill a gnat with a sledge for touchdowns. Actually, it should have he throws four intercep- hammer,” said Fort White Add in a two-point con- been. tions like he did against defensive back Izaya version by Matt DiMauro Fort White turned the Suwannee. Latham, who had a fum- and Fort White took a 29-0 ball over on downs inside That leads to the run- the 5-yard line, Rahman ble recovery along with lead into intermission. ning game, which is Paul fumbled inside the unfortunately becoming Derrick Roberson. “We “I think we got out jit- 20 and Deondre Cray had wanted to start off strong ters out after that first game thinner by the day with a punt return for a touch- Brayden Summers joining and finish strong. If we can and we just came out ready down called back for a just keep that mentality for to play this game,” Blair Corey Dryden on the side- boneheaded block in the line with an undisclosed the rest of the season we said. “We had two weeks back prior to the fumble. foot injury. That puts a can be a great team and off because we didn’t get to Cray was so far ahead of lot of pressure on Stanley the block that I thought hard to stop.” play Providence so we were Maxwell, who was stuffed assistant coach Shea Fort White defensive back Antonio Brooks covers Blair threw for 215 yards ready to play this week. for a 2-yard loss on a Showers was going to Santa Fe receiver Dimitri Decoursey on Friday night. and four touchdowns, “Two weeks of practice 4th-and-1 at the 3-yard line throw his headset in Steve including two to Deondre helped us out and the boys eficial, such as an extra during Friday’s contest. Spurrier-like fashion he Shooting the J Cray. All but seven of were ready to eat.” point attempt that saw Maxwell still finished was so angry. those yards came in the Latham recovered fum- Matt Di’Mauro somehow with 93 yards on nine I wouldn’t have blamed bulldoze into the end zone first half as Fort White ble on the first play of the him. carries but a majority of for two points. triggered a running clock second half and Maxwell Mistakes like that aren’t it came in the second half There were even less than two minutes into scored two snaps later on a going to cut it next week’s during a running clock. instances where Blair and the third quarter. 13-yard scamper. Maxwell Region 1-3A showdown “We’ve got to be able Cray caught four pass- also found the end zone against Taylor County. his running back were to run the ball more effi- es for 93 yards while run- from 20 yards out in the “That’ll cost you against going different directions ciently,” Jackson said. for a handoff. ning back Stanley Maxwell fourth quarter. a good team,” Fort White Jordan Kroeger “We got down there and Oh, and Fort White (Santa Fe) was standing rushed for 93 yards and “I saw a few things we coach Demetric Jackson Phone: (386) 754-0421 squandered a shutout by up not even lined up and two touchdowns on nine still need to work on but said. “Is Taylor County a [email protected] letting Deron Reid escape we’re taking our time not carries. The Indians (1-1) not being able to play for good team? We think so. Those mistakes were on a fake punt for a touch- even running a play. The finished with 354 yards two weeks kind of hurt us,” That’s a fair statement but we’ve got to minimize only the biggest. down on the game’s final quarterback turned the of total offense while the Jackson said. “We’re happy those mistakes.” There were other pen- play. wrong way on one and Raiders (1-2) struggled to with the win and happy with Fort White caught a alties, such as Stanley The Indians got away the running back turned put together anything offen- the way our guys played.” break. Santa Fe isn’t very Maxwell’s unsportsman- with those mistakes the wrong way, it’s those sively, finishing with 162. good. like conduct penalty that against the Raiders. They type of thing that come Sixty of Santa Fe’s yards INJURY REPORT Do all that against a set the Indians up with a won’t against the rest of down to focus and we’ve came on the final play of Summers left the game good regional opponent, third down in the boon- their schedule. got to make sure we the game when Deron Reid in the first half after hurt- like Taylor County, and docks. “We’ve got to finish can correct those things broke free on a fake punt ing his foot on a 7-yard the scoreboard could look There were bad snaps plays,” defensive back against good teams.” to score a touchdown and run. He left the stadium on very different. that somehow turned ben- Izaya Latham said. “When Starting next week. end the shutout as time crutches shortly after to go expired. But the margin for an x-ray. COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY of victory could have also “I’m a little concerned been much greater as Fort about Brayden. He came White turned the ball over out with a foot injury and Former CHS runners compete at UNF on downs inside the 5-yard we’re hoping it’s not too line once and also fumbled serious,” Jackson said. inside the 20 in the first half. Fort White is already “I thought it was a pret- without running back ty dominating performance Corey Dryden (torn ACL) in all three phases,” Fort so an extended absence White coach Demetric for Summers would be a Jackson said. “We had one huge loss. turnover and turned it over on downs but we got our DID YOU SEE THAT? share of turnovers, which is DiMauro is Fort White’s always a plus. We got a little left tackle but he also acts stupid there at the end with as the team’s kicker from some of the penalties but time to time. A failed extra as far as the effort and the point also turned him into a domination, I thought we runner Friday night. came out ready to go.” Following Cray’s second Blair’s connection with touchdown shortly before his receivers was still a halftime, Fort White had work in progress in Fort a bad snap on the extra White’s season-opening loss point but the 6-foot-2, 245- to Suwannee but he was pound lineman scooped locked and loaded against up the loose ball and COURTESY Santa Fe. The senior threw found an extra gear to run FGC’s girls cross country team competed at the UNF a 10-yard touchdown to into the end zone for a Invitational on Friday. The Lady Timberwolves finished Brayden Summers on the 2-point conversion as Fort eighth out of 10 teams and third out of five JUCOs. game’s opening drive and White’s sidelined erupted Morse (left) led FGC with a 47th-place finish (12:17.71) then came back on the next in celebration. while Bethune-Cookman’s Bernita Brown (middle) possession to hit Rahman placed 39th (12:03.80) and FGC’s Christen Odum Paul for an 11-yard score to UP NEXT (right) finished 87th (13:58.65). All three girls ran cross COURTESY put Fort White up 14-0. Fort White hosts Taylor country at Columbia. Other finishers for FGC were Former Columbia runner Yassin Raffay ran at the UNF Despite turning it over County in a Region 1-3A con- Katie Stalvey in 68th (12:52.98), Kamiya Alford in 78th Invitational on Friday for Seminole State College, plac- on downs and losing a fum- test next Friday at 7:30 p.m. (13:34.94) and Carmill Derringer in 91st (14:26.97). ing 16th (16:10.73). 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