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CHS, Creekside Coming back SUNDAY in Regional better EDITION Finals. 1B than ever. 1C Surprises by session’s end Some bills considered longshots early be expanded. Military veterans flames. Some of them happened would be given benefits in some- in an unexpected way, such as on now headed to the governor’s desk. thing dubbed the “Florida GI the voucher expansion, which Springs Bill.” Public-employee pensions seemed dead 12 hours before it By DARA KAM and When lawmakers decamped would be overhauled. And, if all was revived. BRANDON LARRABEE to Tallahassee at the beginning went well, Gov. Rick Scott would But other items that weren’t on bill dies The News Service of Florida of March, the agenda was full be placed on a glide path to the radar or at best looked like of conservative red meat. Taxes re-election. long shots before the Legislature From staff and wire service reports TALLAHASSEE — In some and fees would be slashed by Most of those things happened was gaveled into session in ways, it was a session of the $500 million. The state’s de facto -- though, it should be noted, the A comprehensive bill to pre- unexpected. school-vouchers program would pension changes went down in SESSION continued on 3A serve and protect Florida’s freshwater springs won’t make it to the governor’s desk this session. The bill (SB 1576) sought to control the amounts of fertilizers Thousands came to allowed into waterways, redirect waste water, replace septic sys- tems at no charge to homeown- ers and have the Department of Environmental Protection rank the needs of the various critical springs projects. It passed the Senate unani- mously but was never taken up by a single committee in the House. JAM SPRINGS continued on 3A Murder suspect may face death Photos by JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Fans cheer on performers at the 24th Annual JJ Lawhorn performs at the Suwannee River Jam at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Suwannee River Jam. Indicted Friday for More than 25,000 were expected to turn out for this year’s Jam, which ended Saturday. first degree murder.

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Carlis Lindsey III was indict- ed for first degree murder by a Columbia County grand jury Friday in the stabbing death of his girlfriend. Prosecutors have not decid- ed whether to seek the death penalty. Lindsey Police say Lindsey, 31, of 375 NW Bascom Norris Drive, stabbed Chaquasha Shawntey Avinger repeatedly after meeting her at the corner of NE Jackson Avenue and NE Morgan Street shortly after midnight on Friday, April 11. Fort Lauderdale residents Luis Luna and Andrea Nikki Sheerer, of Sattler’s Leather & Hats, shows Jeremy Bass, 22, of Orlando, his reflec- Avinger, 36, was found bleed- Lowery dance on their way to join the audience. ‘I’m tion at the Suwannee River Jam. Bass, a first time visitor, said that he is looking forward to ing in the street and taken to a salsa and merengue kind of guy, but I love country watching Brantley Gilbert play and that he ‘wishes the rain would go away.’ Gilbert performed music,’ Luna said. Saturday evening. LINDSEY continued on 3A ‘Perseverance’ common theme for FGC grads By TONY BRITT [email protected] ‘It’s a very No two people travel the emotional same path to graduation, moment for me. but a common pebble on that path for the FGC class I wanted to lead of 2014 was persevernce. by example for Florida Gateway College Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter my child and my held its annual commence- Graduates turn their tassels, ending commencement exercises. ment exercises Friday at granddaughter.’ its Howard Conference importance of persever- Weatherspoon explained Center. The school had 690 ance, both in getting this how he quit a job he held — Jacqueline Williams, graduation candidates, but far and in going further for eight years to go back White Springs only 250 students walked toward their goals. to school to get his degree. across the stage to get their Cyril Weatherspoon, “It meant a lot to be one tion. It was an honor.” credentials — certificate, one of the speakers at the of the speakers,” he said. Weatherspoon said he degree or diploma, during afternoon commencement “I was asked to — it wasn’t quit his job with the Florida Friday’s morning and after- exercise, used rap lyrics to something I signed up for, Department of Corrections noon commencement exer- make his point. but I’m glad I did it. It so he could pursue college cises. “Started from the bot- shows my kids that you can full time. He completed Several of the commence- tom now we here,” he said, go out, get a degree and go Jill and John Moore show off the signs they made to ment speakers spoke of the quoting rapper Drake. up there and talk at gradua- GRAD continued on 3A congratulate Heidi Moore on her graduation.

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COURTESY Supporting our troops Support the Troops, an organization that donates care packages to military members deployed overseas, recently donated items to the Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Veterans’ Domiciliary Home in Lake City. Pallets of donations were given to each Florida veterans home including six nursing homes and the domiciliary here. The donations, delivered by Walmart, included: eight boxes of scrubs for staff, six boxes of books for the resident library, over 200 cases of Girl Scout Cookies, 13 boxes of coffee and tea and 10 boxes of miscellaneous snacks and goodies. Felix C. Johnson, III, Domiciliary Administrator, is pictured with volunteers and veterans after receiving the donations.

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Corrections famous, that of hip Hollywood detec- nominated star of the ABC series ing beginning June 13. tive and brilliant G-man. “Scandal.” The show’s third season “Grand Budapest Hotel” will be and clarifications will run in this space. Thanks for A prolific actor who also appeared was cut short after the 37-year-old shown onboard along with other reading. in numerous films and stage produc- actress became pregnant. films. The movie, released earlier tions, Zimbalist became a household Asomugha, a former corner- this year, is about the quirky staff, name in 1958 as Stu Bailey, the back with the Oakland Raiders, guests and goings-on at a European Submissions wisecracking private investigator Philadelphia Eagles and San hotel. The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs who was a co-partner in a swinging Francisco 49ers, announced his The QM2 marks its 10th anniver- Hollywood detective agency locat- retirement last year. sary this year. 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GRAD Orlando Republican who will take Weatherford’s almost insur- umented immigrants brought to SESSION over from Gaetz following the mountable second condition --- America as children to pay in-state Continued From 1A Continued From 1A November elections. Ultimately, that Scott complete a deal with tuition at state colleges and univer- the House let the measure pass the Seminole Tribe of Florida sities, and another paving the way his studies in the Physical March ended up headed to unchanged. before the end of the session. for an undocumented immigrant to Therapist Assistant program. Scott’s desk by the time of the practice law in Florida. “It means a lot to get my Legislature’s traditional adjourn- In perhaps the highest-profile degree after I quit my job ment “sine die.” ‘Innocents Lost’ ‘Charlotte’s Web’ turnaround, Scott has promised because now I can feed my to sign both bills. family,” he said with laugh- Gaetz and Weatherford had The Republican-dominated ter. “I haven’t worked and Joint work plan already agreed to focus on Legislature doesn’t like pot. my wife has been taking care reforming the child welfare sys- At least, not until this year, Record budget of me and this means a lot.” For the second year in a row, tem as part of the work plan when, in an amazing turnaround, Following the ceremony House Speaker Will Weatherford, when The Miami Herald began legislators gave overwhelming One bill will never be a surprise several of the graduates and R-Wesley Chapel, and Senate running “Innocents Lost,” a scath- support to a medical marijuana when it passes the Legislature: their families shared hugs President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, ing series of articles documenting proposal Scott has said he will The budget for the coming fis- and spoke of their journey touted their ability to compromise 477 child deaths over six years. sign. The proposal deals with a cal year, which begins July 1. leading to graduation. and reach a joint “work plan” for On the last day of the session, strain of marijuana that is low in Lawmakers are constitutionally “It feels fantastic to grad- their chambers -- a shared agenda lawmakers approved a far-reach- euphoria-inducing tetrahydrocan- incapable --- literally --- of going uate — exciting,” said Jaime meant to serve as a contrast to the ing bill designed to revamp nabinol (THC) but high in canna- home without deciding how to Marie Roberts, as she stood often-toxic relationship between Florida’s child welfare system, bidiol (CBD). The strain, known spend the tens of billions of dol- at the back of the Howard their predecessors, former House which had drawn legislative scru- as “Charlotte’s Web,” is supposed lars that come in from the state’s Conference awaiting her Speaker Dean Cannon and for- tiny over child deaths even before to dramatically reduce life-threat- taxpayers and the federal govern- family. She is now creden- mer Senate President Mike the Herald’s reporting. The mea- ening seizures in children with a ment. tialed to become a physical Haridopolos. sure (SB 1666) passed both cham- rare-form of epilepsy but has not In this case, it was nearly $77.1 therapist assistant. For the second year in a row, bers unanimously, accompanied been approved by the U.S. Food billion, a record in terms of raw Roberts, a Lake City the document included changes by $47 million in new funding for and Drug Administration. dollars. The state’s economic native, said she was excited to the Florida Retirement System child protection. Holley and Peyton Moseley --- a recovery appears to be picking up that her family and friends as one of its components. And “I believe that this legislation Panhandle couple who enlisted steam. And while Scott and Crist were at graduation. for the second year in a row, the includes provisions that will the support of Rep. Matt Gaetz, argued over whether the gover- “They’re proud of me and work plan was largely a success require information about the a Fort Walton Beach Republican nor or the president deserves excited to see me graduate -- except for the FRS changes. tragedy of children dying and who just happens to be the Senate more credit, the Legislature was and it means a lot to me to Gaetz said afterward that the two make that information available,” president’s son --- led the charge more than happy to shower the have them here,” she said. leaders won approval for “about Gaetz said. on the issue on behalf of their extra funding on public schools, Rodrissica White, of Lake 4.3” of their five work plan entries. The measure was linked to a adopted daughter RayAnn and child welfare and more than a few City, had 10 of her family The failure of the pension sweeping human trafficking bill about 150,000 other Florida fami- local projects. members attend the gradu- overhaul was particularly frus- (HB 7141), and both were collab- lies they say can benefit from the Not to mention the $500 million ation ceremony and said it trating for Weatherford, who orations by the House Healthy low-THC marijuana. in tax and fee reductions --- most was a special occasion for was the primary force behind Families Subcommittee and the Scott said he will sign the pro- of it spoken for in a measure Scott the entire family. overhauling the retirement sys- Senate Children, Families and posal (SB 1030), though the gov- has already signed to roll back “It means the world to me tem for hundreds of thousands of Elder Affairs Committee. ernor failed to limit the bill as he an increase in motor-vehicle fees that they’re all here with me state and county employees. On Funding for the bills is linked, had hoped. The governor wanted signed by (not coincidentally) today,” she said. Wednesday, Weatherford wasn’t also. The biggest item is for child to only allow patients involved in Crist. The other $105 million was White, who graduated quite ready to concede defeat on protective investigators, with clinical trials to have access to the covered by a mish-mash of tax with credentials in phlebot- the initiative -- but was already $18.5 million for 191 positions at marijuana, usually administered holidays, credits and exemptions omy, said she and her class- eulogizing the plan, which went the Department of Children and in paste or oil form. that the House sponsor, Rep. mates were happy to finally through multiple versions as law- Families and $8 million for the six “I’m a parent and a grandpar- Ritch Workman, R-Melbourne, reach graduation day. makers looked for the combina- county sheriffs’ offices that con- ent. I want to make sure my labeled a “patchwork of awesome- “It means the world to us tion that could pass the Senate. duct investigations. The goal is children, my grandchildren, have ness.” to graduate and get every- “We’ve always known that it to reduce investigator caseloads. the access to the health care What adjective did Workman, thing lined up so that we wasn’t going to be an easy lift,” they want,” Scott told reporters R-Melbourne, use to describe the could see this day,” she said. he said. after the measure received final final version of HB 5601 approved Jill Moore and her father Another one of Weatherford’s Gambling goes bust approval from the Legislature on Friday? “Awesomer.” John Moore wanted to catch work-plan priorities came down Thursday. The handful of Democrats who the attention of mother and to the very end, when a drive A gambling overhaul was a Politically, some Republican voted against the bill were left with wife Heidi Moore as she to expand eligibility for the crap shoot from the beginning, lawmakers were faced with a only one complaint: Lawmakers walked across the stage, so state’s de facto voucher program and in the end it turned out to be dilemma. For them, approving should have spent more, particu- the two held up yellow signs passed in the waning hours of no dice. even a strain of cannabis that larly on education and trimming with black letters. Jill’s the session. The plan appeared Lawmakers spent $400,000 on a purportedly doesn’t get users waiting lists for state services. sign read “Yay” while John dead on Thursday evening after gambling analysis by New Jersey- high was troubling. What made “The economy is good. We’re Moore’s read “Mom.” Democrats used a procedural based Spectrum Group, didn’t it even more problematic was moving in the right direction. “We wanted to make sure move to block it on the Senate like the first version the industry many Republicans’ staunch oppo- There’s more money around. she saw us when she walked floor. group provided and, ultimately, sition to a proposed constitution- But there’s a problem with prior- across the stage,” Jill Moore But Republicans revived it shelved any gambling legislation al amendment on the November ities,” said Rep. Elaine Schwartz, said. Friday morning, tacking it onto altogether. ballot that would allow doctors to D-Hollywood. “Not many moms were up another education measure (SB Weatherford wanted a consti- order regular old marijuana for The budget sailed through, the there,” added John Moore. 850). That bill passed -- only to tutional amendment to go on the critically ill patients. session adjourned and lawmak- “It’s awesome,” said Heidi twice be put on hold in the House, November ballot that, if approved ers were free to focus on their Moore, of Fort White, of as lawmakers discussed wheth- by voters, would have required a re-election campaigns --- and pon- the graduation signs. “My er to take off language dealing statewide vote on any future gam- Immigration der what surprises might be in daughter actually flew in with diplomas for students with bling expansions. store when they return in a little from Virginia to be here. disabilities, an issue that was a What finally killed any gam- Republicans settled on two pro- more than 300 days to start the She came to be supportive priority of Sen. Andy Gardiner, an bling proposals this session was posals: One that would allow undoc- annual session all over again. and it’s awesome that she’s here. Getting the diploma was a long time coming, but I’m glad I finished. It was LINDSEY SPRINGS when a proposal was Sen. David Simmons, get for springs next year. rough at my age but my hus- stripped from the plan to an Altamonte Springs The House and Senate band and my daughter were Continued From 1A Continued From 1A use existing revenue, esti- Republican who is also approved the fiscal 2014- supportive throughout the mated at up to $378 mil- part of the group of five 15 budget Friday. whole evolution.” a local hospital where Speaker Will lion a year, from a tax on senators behind the bill, “We have received a Jacqueline Williams, of she died, according to Weatherford, R-Wesley real estate transactions to remained optimistic that significant sum of money White Springs, is a grand- LCPD. Chapel, had expressed fund the springs improve- the bill would get House compared to prior years,” mother who walked across Police believe Avinger skepticism about the ments. support by the end of the Simmons said. “It’s not the stage to applause from drove to the area with Senate proposal, which Prior to the session, session. what we wanted, but it is her children and grandchil- her three-week-old underwent several Weatherford suggested Regardless, Simmons significant.” dren when she received her infant to visit Lindsey, late-session changes. that water-policy issues said people shouldn’t look The amount is $20 mil- credentials. the child’s father. Before The most notable alter- may have to wait until the down on the $30-plus mil- lion less than Gov. Rick “Words cannot describe fleeing the scene, police ation came last month 2015 session. lion allocated in the bud- Scott requested. it,” she said of graduat- say he delivered the ing. “It’s a very emotional infant to a relative. moment for me. I did it. I Third Circuit wanted to lead by example State Attorney Jeff for my child and my grand Siegmeister said he daughter.” would decide in the com- Dr. Chuck Hall, Florida ing weeks whether to Gateway College president, seek the death penalty. said the graduation class will “I’m reviewing it,” be remembered for diversity he said Friday. “I can’t in programs. ignore his history with 934 NE Lake DeSoto Circle, Lake City, FL “They came to Florida her, his history with Gateway College at a time other people, as well as (Next to Courthouse) when we were re-organizing, the nature of the crime.” upgrading, changing facul- LCPD reported ty and supervisors and pro- at least 11 incident of grams throughout the col- domestic violence involv- lege,” he said. “They came at ing Lindsey and Avinger an interesting time of change over the past two years, and upgrading.” records show. 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Sunday, May 4, 2014 www.lakecityreporter.com 4A ANOTHER VIEW Liberal censorship at work in America

onald Reagan reminded us of the need to always fight for, protect and defend our freedoms, because freedom is never “more than one generation away from extinction.” Liberty is not the sort of thing lost all at Ronce; it disappears bit by bit through proposals like those recently advanced by Sen. Edward J. Markey, Massachusetts Democrat, and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, New York Democrat. They propose to have the National Telecommunications and Information Administration watch television, listen to radio and surf the Internet on a scavenger hunt for speech that they say encour- ages “hate crimes.” The Hate Crime Reporting Act of 2014 represents the latest effort to deputize the federal government as the online speech police. “It is important,” says Mr. Jeffries, “to comprehensively evaluate the scope of criminal and hateful activity on the Internet that occurs Economy puts squeeze outside of the zone of First Amendment protection.” What type of speech goes beyond the reach of the First Amendment? There is no doubt the Internet has its dark corners. The same freedom that allows us to on weeknight dinner explore new ideas, criticize our government and post cat pictures also serves as a platform for misguided individuals to spew invective and racism. It’s an unfor- ith all the recent But prices are skyrocketing tunate byproduct of liberty. turmoil, it may so fast it could be an issue in the What the congressional Democrats are targeting, seem the least of all-important, crucial, incredibly however, isn’t virtual Ku Klux Klan rallies. The left our collective wor- significant, make-or-break midterm slaps the “hate speech” label on just about anything ries is the escalat- November elections. (If you have Wing cost of food. But for millions of been focused on other things such with which it disagrees. They aim to shut down con- Americans, this is a daily worry. as making a living, Democrats servative voices. Prices of beef, pork, fruits and might lose control of the Senate, The National Organization for Women has repeat- vegetables are rising; current bouts leaving Obama at the mercy of edly accused popular talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh Ann McFeatters of bad weather will not help. [email protected] Republicans who can’t abide him of promoting hate speech. Feminists have demanded True, we pay a smaller percent- controlling Congress.) that the Federal Communications Commission pull age of our incomes for food than blights in memory. No changing More significantly, high food the licenses of the radio stations airing his nationally much of the world. And too many out that margarita for a mimosa or prices hurt the poor and the few syndicated program. “It’s time for the public to take of us have eaten too many calories a salty dog without worrying about Americans left who call themselves back our broadcast resources,” wrote Jane Fonda, over the years. the rent. middle class. Families are eating Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem in a joint op-ed But most Americans get by on a As grilling season begins, we cereal for breakfast and dinner; essay for CNN. “Limbaugh has had decades to fix his fixed amount of money each week; learn the number of cattle coming fresh produce is even scarcer on show. Now it’s up to us.” 10 or 20 dollars more spent for the to market has plummeted because America’s tables. While Mr. Markey’s legislation only creates a study same amount of food means some- of recession and the dreadful win- Chalking up the cost of breakfast of the issue, the idea behind it is to empower the gov- thing has to give. ter. For 19 consecutive months a few weeks ago, USA Today found ernment to determine what speech is acceptable and Not insignificantly, along with inventories in U.S. feedlots with eggs up 5.7 percent, tomatoes up to “fix” the speech that is objectionable. Many leftists, plain old bad weather, climate 1,000 head of cattle or more have 6.9 percent, sausage up 8.7 percent, as we have seen, have a liberal interpretation of what’s change seems to be an increasing declined from the same months potatoes up 6.9 percent and oranges objectionable. factor in food prices, along with the previous year. There’s evidence up 12.2 percent. Special-interest groups, from the recording industry mysterious blights, government beef prices are the highest in 17 The Agriculture Department to Las Vegas casinos, have all pushed their own legis- regulations, land prices and chang- years. says it hopes “normal weather” will lation to regulate the Internet to gain a market advan- ing food tastes. Drought now extends to 50 resume and prices will settle back tage for their products and services. Most, thankfully, The price of limes is front-page percent of the contiguous United to “historical norms.” have been defeated. news. (Yes, we now have the 89- States, causing water shortages and But after more than a decade of The freedom to express our thoughts and ideas cent lime. The Wall Street Journal weakening farmland values. war, Americans are telling pollsters on the Internet is far too valuable to let go without a found a California Mexican restau- As for pork, prices are at an all- they want their political leaders to fight. Mr. Markey’s bill isn’t likely to go anywhere this rant needing 1,000 limes a week time high because of a deadly pig pull back from world affairs and session, but it shows the precarious state of our First that will give customers a 25-cent virus. fix domestic problems. Who can Amendment freedoms that he introduced it in the first margarita in exchange for a bag of And woe to you if you crave blame them? The trillion dollars place. limes from backyard fruit trees.) healthful “super foods.” At an East spent on war could rebuild a lot of Apparently, the harsh winter and Coast supermarket, blueberries roads and bridges, address water ■ Washington Times heavy rains have decreased the were fetching $10 for 16 ounces distribution issues, fund research lime supply from Mexico, which although most customers were put- and start rebuilding the economy provides 97 percent of the 500,000 ting them back after ascertaining so a few more dollars spent at the tons Americans squeeze each year. they were, in fact, ordinary blueber- supermarket wouldn’t be so painful Lake City Reporter Prices have quadrupled. ries. for so many. But this is about more than the The White House, with its own Serving Columbia County Since 1874 search for half a lime to jam into carefully tended vegetable garden, a bottle of Corona, even with the seems unconcerned. President ■ McClatchey News Service colum- The Lake City Reporter is published with pride approach of Cinco de Mayo. Obama, seen not too long ago exit- nist Ann McFeatters has covered the for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun­ In Florida the citrus crop is ing a $400-a-person sushi bar in White House and national ties by Community Newspapers Inc. imperiled by one of the worst Japan, has other things on his mind. politics since 1986. We believe strong newspapers build strong communities —“Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable community­oriented newspapers. A ‘Mockingbird’ for a new generation This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, “I wanted you to see what real tor of the weak and voiceless. The “I’m still old-fashioned. 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According to the Sue Brannon, Mockingbird” introduction in the early 1960s – a Kids and Family Reading Report, President time when the country was grap- the percentage of children who Dink NeSmith, fter more than 50 years, pling with race – turned “To Kill have read an e-book almost dou- Tom Wood, Chairman “To Kill a Mockingbird” A Mockingbird” into an instant bled from 2010 to 2013. And one remains one of American treasure. According to a has only to follow the past week’s America’s most beloved study by the Center for the Learning news to understand the importance books. The seminal and Teaching of Literature, it is the of continuing to expose new gen- LETTERS POLICY Atale follows Atticus, a courageous, fifth-most-widely taught piece of liter- erations of Americans to this com- strong-willed, morally impeccable ature in schools, just behind “Romeo ing-of-age tale about race and ste- Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly writ­ lawyer, and his preteen daughter and Juliet,” “Macbeth,” “Huckleberry reotypes: Nevada rancher Cliven ten and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 and teenage son as Atticus defends Finn” and “Julius Caesar.” Bundy’s outrageous commen- words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters a black man wrongfully accused of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is at once tary about slavery, Los Angeles must be signed and include the writer’s name, address raping a young white woman in a charming and repulsive, forgiving Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s and telephone number for verification. Writers can small Alabama town. and cruel – all within the pages of reportedly bigoted attitude toward have two letters per month published. Letters and Published in 1960, the novel one book. And for 50 years, that was blacks. helped shape our national con- the only way you could access the With “Mockingbird” now set guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not sciousness about race. It particu- beautifully written prose of Harper for e-release, we can only hope necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. larly helped whites reconcile with Lee: in traditional book form. So, that other major works follow suit. BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL their racial past by offering a pain- we were delighted when, in a rare We nominate: “The Catcher In 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. fully honest portrait of those who public statement Monday, Lee the Rye,” “The Autobiography of BY FAX: (386) 752­9400. manipulate and profit from race, announced that she would allow “To Malcolm X” and “One Hundred and then counterbalancing it with Kill a Mockingbird” to be offered Years of Solitude” to start. BY EMAIL: [email protected] Atticus – patient, perceptive, honest, as an e-book and digital audiobook, courageous, conscientious protec- beginning July 8. ■ Dallas Morning News Page Editor: Emily Lawson, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER COMMUNITY SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 5A

n To submit your Community Calendar item, contact Emily Lawson at 754-0424 or COMMUNITY CALENDAR by email at [email protected]. Ongoing Authority will host a Girls Night Out at the Holiday Inn Artists wanted & Suites Hotel on Thursday, The Art League of North May 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Florida is seeking artists Melinda Keener, MD Plastic for their Ninth Annual and Reconstructive Surgery, Juried Art Show which will will be the guest speaker. take place June 7 through RSVP to shandslakeshore. August 17. Participants com or 386-292-8120. Space must either be a member is limited. of the Friends of Columbia County Public Library or the Art League of Florida, May 9 fees are $5 or $25, respec- Ribbon Cutting tively. Applications contain- The Chamber of ing all the rules and details Commerce will hold a of the art show are avail- ribbon cutting ceremony able at the three branches for Applebee’s at 2893 US of the Columbia County Highway 90 on Monday, Public Library, the Fabric May 5 from 5-7 p.m. RSVP Art Shop, and the Frame to 386-752-3690. Shop and Gallery in Live Oak. Call the Gateway Art Gallery at 386-752-5229 May 10 with questions. CHS ‘55 Reunion The CHS Class of 1955 Crafters wanted is having its 59th Reunion Artisans and crafters are on Saturday, May 10 at wanted for the art/market the Lake City Garden and fair in Maccleny on July Woman’s CLub, 257 SE 12. Cost is $10 per booth. Hernando Ave. The event Email Cynthia at ivycot- will take place from 2:30- tageofmacclenny@gmail. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter 2:30 p.m. Call 386-752-0823. com for application or call (904)994-5595. Praying for the nation ‘49-’53 reunion New Life Christian Fellowship members Charlie Ellis (from left), Carolyn Ellis, Carolyn Burnham and Ray Burnham bow their The CHS classes of Books needed head in prayer during the National Day of Prayer on Thursday. 1949-1953 will hold a class The Friends of the reunion on Saturday, May Columbia County Library through May from Texas Roadhouse at 11:30 Spouse Support group ter, contact Vicki Myers at 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Mason are in need of books for 4-5:30 p.m.. First United a.m. Call Rose Taylor at on Wednesday, May 7 755-7714 Ext. 2411 or 866- City Community Center. their ongoing book sale. Methodist Church, 973 S. 755-2175 for more. at 11 a.m. at the Wings 642-0962. There will be no Out of town members need They accept books and Marion Ave. GriefShare Education Center, 857 SW charge for this event. only to bring themselves. magazines of all genres. is a nondenominational Grieving God’s Way Main Blvd. The workshop, Locals should bring a cov- Please bring your dona- group and features bibli- First Presbyterian facilitated by Jerry Tyre, ered dish. Drinks and place tions to the Main Library. cal teaching on grief and Church will offer a grief Grief Services Manager is May 8 settings will be provided. recovery topics. Real help support program for those a monthly support group to Girls Night Out This is an open reunion Fundraiser for deep hurt. Call 752- who have lost loved ones. suggest ways of coping with Shands Lake Shore and any class member is An ongoing fundraiser 4488 for more information. “Grieving God’s Way” a recent loss of a spouse. Regional Medical Center welcome. Call 752-7544 for Janet Dyal, a lung trans- will run each Wednesday For information or to regis- and Lake Shore Hospital with questions. plant candidate, is current- at 5 p.m. between May 7 ly taking place. Janet is No. May 5 and May 28 at the First 6 on the list for transplants Young Professionals Presbyterian Church at Mayo in Jacksonville The Chamber of Education Building, room and, as a part of her med- Commerce will hold 112. Space is limited to ication, has been asked to a Young Emerging eight participants. Call the raise $15,000. Raffle tick- Professionals Social and church office at 752-0670 ets for a one-hour massage Cinco de Mayo Celebration to register. offered by Christa Davis at the Holiday Inn & Suites at Morse Chirpractic are Hotel on Monday, May 5 LifeStyle Enrichment $5. Buy them from Tina at from 5-7 p.m. RSVP to 386- The Boomers will per- Cracker Barrel or call the 752-3690. form karaoke at the Dyals at 386-269-0962. A LifeStyle Enrichment benefit will be held at Ops Center on Wednesday, May in St. Mary’s Thursday, May 6 7 from 10:45- 11:30 a.m. June 5 from 5-8 p.m. Open House The Chamber of Death of a Spouse BELK.COM Commerce will hold an Hospice of Citrus Today Open House and R/C for will offer a Death of a Author to speak Academy of Martial Arts at Join the Friends of the 492 SE Country Club Road Library as they host Helen on Friday, May 9 at 10:30 Hill, author of Searching a.m. RSVP to 386-752-3690. for Holy Ground. Helen will speak at the Main Library Direct on Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. May 7 Lake City Newcomers Cremation v GriefShare The Lake City celebrate mom. GriefShare, a grief Newcomers will meet on $ * DAY senior recovery support group, Wednesday, May 7 for 795 she does it all! 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TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter Several members of the Richardson High School/Columbia High School Class of 1975 returned to Niblack Elementary School Friday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the start of their public education with the current school’s staff. Attending were: Jessie Williams Taylor (front row from left), Conrad Wallace, Valliee Caldwell, Ronald Griffin, Rhonda Wright Washington, Winfred Warren and Gloria Robinson Daniels. (Second row from left) Steve Bell and Annie Flowers Stewart. (Top row from left) Nathaniel Thomas Jr., Naacomia Taylor, Melinda Moses (Niblack Elementary School principal), Hattie Mack and Lonnie Morgan. PHOTOS COURTESY JEN CHASTEEN 13 return to visit Niblack Elementary ABOVE: 4-H Poultry Club By TONY BRITT had a good time since had 13 years of perfect leader Kaicie Chasteen holds [email protected] we’ve been here. Ms. attendance during her a two month old gosling [Melinda] Moses [Niblack school career, said her par- A group of 13 former Elementary School prin- ents stressed the impor- named Black Beard while Niblack Elementary cipal] and her staff have tance of an education to sharing the book ‘Florida School students returned really accepted us and her and she wanted to Farms at School’ with sixth to the school Friday morn- been really professional to pass that along. and seventh graders at ing to commemorate and all of us.” She said the group, Shining Star Academy for Ag celebrate the beginning of Wallace said he and the which meets monthly, vis- Literacy Day on Friday. their educational careers. group came out to rem- ited the school last year. Many in the group inisce about the things Moses said it was lovely attended Minnie J. Niblack they did in school and he morning at the school for Elementary School from noted the building hasn’t both the students and for 1963-1969. The 2013-14 changed. the guests. TOP RIGHT: Clovers of school year marks the During their visit, the “The Class of 1975 alum- Columbia 4-H member Emy 50th anniversary of the group toured the school, ni got to get those feel- Chasteen (left) shows baby beginning of their journey answered questions for ings back about being in ducklings to second and through the education sys- current students and school, those positives of tem. watched the students com- a family atmosphere that third graders at Shining Star “We’re out here pete in a math competi- they felt here that we feel Academy during Ag Literacy today basically to cele- tion. we still have at Niblack Day Friday. brate 50 years from first “It truly is like a deja-vu Elementary,” she said. BOTTOM RIGHT: Chasteen grade,” Conrad Wallace, to come out to the school,” “We put them with some holds Speckles, a Plymouth 1975 Richardson High said Gloria Robinson students to discuss what Rock hen, as she shares School/Columbia High Daniels, the 1975 class trea- school was like when they the Ag Literacy book ‘Florida School class president. surer. “It makes me smile were here. It was nice for Farms at School.’ “Numerous classmates and feel warm all over.” both groups to have a pos- were here and we’ve Daniels, who said she itive experience.” Ceremony Register now for county summer camps, clubs will honor Day Camp given during the first 2 and completed first grade. High School. The camps ext 293 or mcintoshg@ fallen public The Columbia County weeks of registration. Cost Call Terri Phillips or Tara will be held June 9–26 columbiak12.com. Recreation Department May 1–16 is $225; May 19– Krieghauser at 386-719- from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. safety officers began registration for Day June 6 is $250. Late regis- 5840. Application deadline is Summer Camp Camp on May 1. Space tration June 9–13 is $275. May 16. The Common The Boys and Girls Club From staff reports is limited to the first 50 Sibling discounts available, CHS Camps Core/FCAT math camp of Columbia County began registrants. The camp is for additional informa- The North Florida is open to upcoming 6–8 registration for summer The Columbia County open to boys and girls, 6-13 tion please contact Mario Center of Excellence graders. The SAT camp camp on May 1. Boys and Public Safety Memorial and will be held Monday– Coppock or Nicole Smith in conjunction with the is opened to upcoming girls ages 6-14 are eligible Service will be held on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to @ 754-7095 or 754-7096. Florida Education Fund of 9–12 graders. For more to attend. Fees for the pro- Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 5:30 p.m. Camp dates are Tampa will hold two sum- information contact Gloria gram are $225. Call 752- p.m. in the Fellowship Hall June 9–August 8. The Girls, Boys Club mer camps at Columbia McIntosh @ 386-755-8080 4184 for more information. of The First Baptist Church cost for the 9-week camp Registration for the of Lake City. is $250 and will include Lake City Recreation The ceremony is an a variety of daily activi- Department Girls Club opportunity for local and ties, free breakfast, lunch and Boys Club begins state Emergency Services & snack and weekly field Wednesday, May 14 at Agencies to gather togeth- trips. (Admission charges 8 a.m. and will continue er and honor the 15 indi- for weekly field trips are until the camp is full. The viduals who have died in included in the price of cost of the camp is $250. service to the people since admission.) An early-bird Youth must be between 1900. Columbia County’s discount of $25 will be the ages of six and 13 Fallen Heroes are: William T. Strange, City Marshall, November 28, 1900; Hardy A. Revels, Police Officer, Bard Gymnastics November 22, 1922; Leon Walker, Fish and Wildlife Summer Classes Conservation Commission, th August 13, 1970; Charles Begin June 9 W. Parks, State Trooper, Beginning – Advanced February 6, 1973; Dan Crowder, Fish and Wildlife Call Conservation Commission, May 3, 1974; Walter F. Irey, Pat Arnold • 365-4791 Deputy Sheriff, July 6, 1976; or Denise Kirby • 365-1497 William T. Williams Jr., Deputy Sheriff, July 6, 1976; Austin Gay, Agricultural Law Enforcement Officer, April 14, 1979; Merle T. Cook, State Trooper, July 13, 1981; Charles B. Stafford, Police Officer, June 9, 1991; Jefferson H. Davis, Deputy Sheriff, May 30, 2002; George A. “Andy” Brown III, State Trooper, April 27, 2004; Brett L. Fulton, Forest Ranger, June 20, 2011; Josh O. Burch, Forest Ranger, June 20, 2011; and Ruben H. Thomas III, Correctional Officer, March 18, 2012. A granite memorial, which is engraved with the names of the 15 Fallen Heroes, is on the banks of Lake De Soto behind the Columbia County Courthouse. Local residents are invit- ed to join the Public Safety Memorial Committee as we remember and honor fallen heroes and their families. Page Editor: Emily Lawson, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 7A

HAVEN HOSPICE DERBY DASH Years of history on the streets of Lake City By STEVEN RICHMOND said Randy Cook by his 1959 Ferrari 250 ... It feels like you’re doing something Henry Ford mad, so he pulled out all the [email protected] GT, a model made famous during events positive.” stops and made the GT40. It’s a tribute to like the Mille Miglia, a historic 1000- Richard Lasseter drove from Valdosta, Ford and their ability to beat Ferrari in Over a century of automotive history mile endurance race through Italy. “It Georgia to show off his red and white 2013 1966 [at Le Mans].” was parked along the edge of Lake DeSoto wasn’t unusual to replace a Ferrari engine Ford GT40 — a rare find, considering only The GT40 was the first American vehi- Saturday morning during the Derby Dash with an American one back then. [Ferrari 500 were ever made. cle to win Le Mans and continued to do so 5K Festival and Car & Truck Show. engines] were expensive and parts were “The whole theme of the [original 1960s three more times up to 1969. Organized by and benefiting Haven hard to come by in America.” GT40] was a big battle between Ford and “I’m typically an old muscle-car kind- Hospice, the event combined the center’s To Cook, a quality car isn’t something Ferrari,” Lasseter said. “Nobody could of-guy,” Lasseter said. “But I drove this annual 5K with an antique car show high- “that’s cool today and not cool tomorrow beat Ferrari at Le Mans [a French 24 hour because it needed to be driven.” lighting automotive masterpieces dating ... It’s something that has ageless appeal.” endurance as far back as an 1899 Pierce Arrow bicy- James Bond would feel right at home in race]. cle on display at Darby Pavilion. the two vehicles retired Public Defender That About 60 runners/walkers gathered Dennis Roberts brought to the show: A made early Saturday, raising funds for Haven cream 1973 Jaguar Hospice and their unreimbursed pro- XKE V-12 grams and services benefitting Suwannee Roadster and a Valley residents. jet-black 1964 “Last year some local car clubs wanted Chevy Impala SS to add a car show to help with the run,” Convertible said Haven Hospice Event Coordinator — both with Stephanie Brod. “This is our first year original doing it like this ... We called it ‘Derby engines. Dash’ because the Kentucky Derby is “I felt they tonight.” were really beauti- Photos by STEVEN RICHMOND/Lake City Reporter Once the runners finished their jaunt ful cars,” Roberts said. around town, car enthusiasts shared the “They’re a great way to meet peo- A 1957 Chevy Bel Air. unique histories behind their pride-and- ple in general. Whenever I drive [the joys. Jaguar] around, people stop and wave and “This here is a Chevy-powered Ferrari,” say hello. It really brightens people’s days

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Sunday, May 4, 2014 www.lakecityreporter.com Section B Repeat roadblock Columbia falls to Creekside, 3-0, in regional final.

By TIM KIRBY [email protected]

Cotton-eyed jolt. Columbia High’s softball team does a dance to the old fiddle tune as part of its pre-game ritual, but it was Creekside High that had the floor at the end of the game. Creekside derailed Columbia’s return to the final four to defend its state championship with a 3-0 regional final win in Lake City on Saturday. The Lady Tigers man- aged just three hits and had only one base runner reach third. Sami Hays threw the shutout for the Knights. She walked three and struck out six. “I knew they are an awe- some team and I had to come out and stay focused,” Hays said. “We came out and played our best. My change-up was work- ing and my curve ball. I didn’t get many calls on it, but it was keeping them off-balance. That was the main key.” Columbia’s Erin Anderson stayed right with Hays, pitching shutout ball 2 for 5 3⁄ innings. With two outs in the sixth inning, Creekside put together a JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter double, single and home Columbia High first baseman Brittney Morgan tracks down a fall ball for an out alongside the Creekside High dugout on Saturday. run for the three runs. Ashley Chambers Anderson and gave up two Brandy Morgan had a later, but there would be are no words for this.” “It is probably the most pow- doubled off the fence in hits, then got the final four two-out single in the fourth no Columbia comeback this Hannah Janz had two hits erful lineup we have faced. center field and Jennifer outs. She had two strike- inning for Columbia’s last night. for the Knights. Miller had Sami did a phenomenal job Miller punched her first outs. Anderson gave up hit of the game. Creekside’s Miller caught a hit in the second inning with her composure.” pitch to right field for an seven hits, but did not walk The Lady Tigers had the final two outs in right and was picked off second Columbia finished the RBI. Hannah Dekle then a batter and struck out base runners in the next field, giving her five putouts by Dohrn. Dekle had a season 28-2 and repeated as crushed a 2-1 pitch that four. two innings. on the night. single in addition to her district champions. cleared the truck brigade Columbia threatened in With one out in the fifth, “Coming into the game dinger and Alex Walton had “You can’t win with zero,” lining the outfield fence. the second inning when Brittney Morgan walked we knew they were a great a double. Ali French also CHS head coach Jimmy “I was looking for Hollianne Dohrn led off and Lacey King bunted and lineup,” Miller said. “I had had a hit. Williams said. “This loss my pitch,” Dekle said. “I with a single to right field. reached on an error. Kayli to be mentally prepared and Creekside (21-5) returns does not define us as a thought of my team and Tatum Morgan followed Kvistad forced King and be ready to get the ball. I to the final four, after they team. It is only our second when I hit it I knew it was with a single up the middle. later moved into scoring did not think they would hit went last year in Class 5A. loss this year and we have gone. God was on my side Brandy Morgan hit a shot position. any to me. The adrenaline “I told them going in we had only six the last two and we came together as a off Hays’ glove, but she Dohrn walked to lead off was going the whole time were playing one of the best years. These truly were the team.” recovered to get a force at the sixth inning and Brandy on that last out and every- teams,” Creekside head best two teams in the Ashley Shoup relieved third base. Morgan walked one out body running to me. There coach Sabrina Hartsell said. region.” Still plenty of reasons left to smile

nfortunately FROM THE SIDELINE their face, this moment will Sure, they’ll remember for 30 games this season, Will they become losing is part fade further into the back the loss. They’ll pick out the ride is over, and losing doctors? Will they go on to of the game, of their minds. the little things that could is not what will define play in the Olympics? Will but it gives What they’ll remember have happened differently, them. they teach and mold a new a chance to is all that has been but that’s what competitors Defining moments in life crop of girls to reach for Ulearn the hard lessons of accomplished. do. That’s what makes are not made in moments their dreams as they did? life, where losing happens This is a team of seniors this team different, and of defeat. The defining That’s what will be far more often than that have led the Lady that’s what will help them moments are always made important. Columbia High’s softball Tigers to three regional succeed in life. after a loss. Columbia head coach team has experienced. finals, a state title, and The Lady Tigers have Nobody remembers how Jimmy Williams said after While it’s been an Brandon Finley a win at the prestigious always been able to bounce Tim Tebow played against the game that these girls amazing ride, in the end Phone: (386) 754-0420 Kissimmee Klassic. They back after a defeat only Ole Miss in 2008, but will be hard to replace, it’s only a game. [email protected] became the first team to this time, there aren’t any everyone remembers the but they’re not going Life is sure to throw the memories with their be ranked No. 1 in school games left to be played. speech and how Florida anywhere. What they’ve many more heartbreaking teammates. history, won the Doc4life Some will go on to play responded. done will be etched in the moments at these girls. Nothing can take tournament and won back- in college, some will return Nobody will remember school’s history forever. There will be lost loved away what they have to-back district titles. to Columbia next year, and how Columbia was ones, some may struggle accomplished over the last That’s what they’re some won’t ever play again. eliminated years from now, ■ with financial issues, but in two years. going to remember years But for this team, the one but they’ll know how these Brandon Finley covers sports for the Lake City the end, they’ll always have When life throws dirt in from now. that took the field together girls respond later. Reporter.

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2B LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 Page Editor: Tim Kirby, 754-0421 SCOREBOARD Checking on local college TELEVISION Atlanta. without securing waivers. June 22-28 — Rookie symposium, Sept. 1 — Active rosters expand to athletes for spring sports Aurora, Ohio. 40 players. TV sports Aug. 3 — Hall of Fame game, Canton, Sept. 30 — Postseason begins. Ohio. Oct. 22 — World Series begins. n Internet CHEAP SEATS Freshman Sitia Today Sept. 4 — Regular season begins, update on Martinez and Florida Green Bay at Seattle. ARENA FOOTBALL Columbia Atlantic will compete 7 p.m. Sept. 7-8 — First full weekend of AUTO RACING ESPN2 — Spokane at Los Angeles regular season. High and Fort in the Conference USA AUTO RACING Race week White High Outdoor Track and Field 1 p.m. A BASEBALL college athletes for spring Championships beginning FOX — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Aaron’s NASCAR sports is in order. May 15 in Houston. 499, at Talladega, Ala. SPRINT CUP FS1 — USCC, Prototype Challenge/ AL standings AARON’S 499 Robby Howell has At the North Florida GT Daytona, Monterey Grand Prix, at Site: Talladega, Ala. appeared in eight games Invitational on April 26, Monterey, Calif. East Division Schedule: Today, race, 1 p.m. (Fox, for UCF with three starts. Martinez placed fourth in 5:30 p.m. W L Pct GB 12:30-5 p.m.). Howell is 1-1 with his win Tim Kirby the 400 meter hurdles and Track: Talladega Superspeedway (oval, FS1 — USCC, Prototype/GT Le Mans, New York 16 13 .552 — coming against Florida Phone: (386) 754-0421 set a personal record in Monterey Grand Prix, at Monterey, Calif. Baltimore 15 13 .536 ½ 2.66 miles). [email protected] COLLEGE BASEBALL Boston 15 16 .484 2 Race distance: 500.08 miles, 188 laps. A&M on April 15. He has the 100 meters with a time 2 p.m. Tampa Bay 14 17 .452 3 Next race: 5-Hour Energy 400, May a 9.53 ERA in 17 innings appeared in 48 games with of 11.88. ESPNU — LSU at Texas A&M Toronto 13 17 .433 3½ 10, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Mo. with eight walks and nine 43 starts. She is hitting During the indoor COLLEGE SOFTBALL Central Division Online: http://www.nascar.com strikeouts. The Knights season, Martinez set a 1 p.m. W L Pct GB NATIONWIDE .237 (22-for-93) with 10 ESPN — Florida at Arkansas Detroit 16 9 .640 — AARON’S 312 are 26-19. runs scored, four doubles, personal best in the 60 3 p.m. Kansas City 14 15 .483 4 Next race: Iowa 250, May 18, Iowa Jacob Tillotson has three home runs, 19 walks meters with 7.65, the ESPN — Stanford at UCLA Minnesota 13 15 .464 4½ Speedway, Newton, Iowa. played in 37 games with and 27 RBIs. second best time in school GOLF Chicago 14 17 .452 5 CAMPING WORLD TRUCK 29 starts for Tampa. He Celeste has been history. She tied the 6:30 a.m. Cleveland 13 17 .433 5½ Next race: SFP 250, May 9, Kansas TGC — European PGA Tour, The West Division Speedway, Kansas City, Mo. is hitting .227 (22-for-97) outstanding behind the school record in the 200 Championship at Laguna National, final W L Pct GB VERIZON INDYCAR with 16 runs scored, 15 plate with one error in 300 meters with a 24.55. round, at Singapore (same-day tape) Oakland 18 12 .600 — Next race: Grand Prix of Indianapolis, walks, four doubles and chances for a .997 At the NCAA Division 1 p.m. Texas 16 13 .552 1½ May 10, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 18 RBIs. The Spartans are fielding percentage. She II Swimming & Diving TGC — PGA Tour, Wells Fargo Los Angeles 14 14 .500 3 Indianapolis. a stellar 45-2 and poised Championships, Florida Championship, final round, at Charlotte, Seattle 13 15 .464 4 Online: http://www.indycar.com has thrown out 78.8 N.C. Houston 10 20 .333 8 FORMULA ONE to defend their Sunshine percent of steal attempts. Southern placed seventh. 3 p.m. Saturday’s Games Next race: Spanish Grand Prix, May 11, State Conference title and Sister Cecile Gomez is Heather Burns competed CBS — PGA Tour, Wells Fargo N.Y. Yankees 9, Tampa Bay 3 Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Division II national playing for Jacksonville in the 500 free, 1,000 and Championship, final round, at Charlotte, Boston 6, Oakland 3 Online: http://www.formula1.com championship. University (20-29). Gomez 1,650 freestyle events. N.C. Minnesota 6, Baltimore 1 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG TGC — LPGA, North Texas Shootout, Seattle 9, Houston 8 RACING Pitcher Kellan Bailey is 3-3 pitching with eight Burns anchored the final round, at Irving, Texas Cleveland 2, Chicago White Sox 0 Next event: NHRA Summer Nationals, has appeared in 14 games starts in 13 appearances 800 freestyle relay team 7 p.m. Pittsburgh 8, Toronto 6 May 16-18, Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, and started nine for and an ERA of 4.38. She that set a new school TGC — Champions Tour, Insperity Detroit 9, Kansas City 2 Ga. Florida State College at has pitched 40 innings record and placed fifth at Invitational, final round, at The Woodlands, Texas at L.A. Angels (n) Online: http://www.nhra.com Jacksonville (14-24). He is (two complete games) Texas (same-day tape) Today’s Games nationals. 2-9 with 14 walks, a MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Chicago White Sox (Rienzo 2-0) at Aaron’s 499 qualifying with 13 walks and 19 With transfers and new 1:30 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 2-3), 1:05 p.m. team-leading 47 strikeouts. seasons, college athletes Tampa Bay (Bedard 0-1) at MLB — Regional coverage, San At Talladega Superspeedway strikeouts, and 4.76 ERA Cecile has been sometimes get lost in the Francisco at Atlanta or Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-3), 1:05 p.m. 1 Talladega, Ala. in 61 ⁄3 innings. swinging the bat well with Oakland (Gray 4-1) at Boston (Lackey shuffle. Send information N.Y. Yankees (1 p.m.) Saturday qualifying; race today 4-2), 1:35 p.m. Celeste Gomez is a .304 average (21-69). In on any who might have 8 p.m. (Car number in parentheses) Toronto (McGowan 1-1) at Pittsburgh a senior for the ACC total, Cecile had been in ESPN — St. Louis at Chicago Cubs 1. (33) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 198.29. been missed. (Volquez 1-2), 1:35 p.m. MOTORSPORTS 2. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, regular-season champion 27 games with 25 starts. Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 1-2) at Tim Kirby is sports editor 7 a.m. 197.888. Florida State Seminoles She has four doubles, two ■ Minnesota (P.Hughes 2-1), 2:10 p.m. FS1 — MotoGP World Championship, 3. (47) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, of the Lake City Reporter. Detroit (Verlander 3-1) at Kansas City (47-6, 21-3). Gomez has home runs and nine RBIs. Grand Prix of Spain, at Jerez, Spain 197.704. (Vargas 2-0), 2:10 p.m. NBA BASKETBALL 4. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, Seattle (Maurer 0-0) at Houston 1 p.m. 197.37. (McHugh 2-0), 2:10 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, first round, game 7, 5. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, Texas (Darvish 1-1) at L.A. Angels Dallas at San Antonio OR Brooklyn at 197.362. Toronto (if necessary) (Skaggs 2-0), 3:35 p.m. Barber 6. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, Monday’s Games 1 p.m. 197.297. Minnesota (Gibson 3-2) at Cleveland TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 7, 7. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, (McAllister 3-2), 7:05 p.m. Brooklyn at Toronto 194.995. 2 back Toronto (Happ 0-0) at Philadelphia 3:30 p.m. 8. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, (Undecided), 7:05 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, first round, game 7, 194.393. Houston (Cosart 1-2) at Detroit Dallas at San Antonio 9. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, at South (Scherzer 3-1), 7:08 p.m. NHL HOCKEY 193.619. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-2) at 3 p.m. 10. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 193.615. Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 0-3), 8:05 p.m. NBC — Playoffs, conference 11. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, semifinals, game 2, Minnesota at Chicago Texas (M.Perez 4-1) at Colorado Georgia 193.486. (Lyles 3-0), 8:40 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 12. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, N.Y. Yankees (Undecided) at NBCSN — Playoffs, conference 188.958. From staff reports L.A. Angels (Weaver 2-2), 10:05 p.m. semifinals, game 2, N.Y Rangers at 13. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, Seattle (C.Young 1-0) at Oakland Pittsburgh 194.963. (Kazmir 4-0), 10:05 p.m. SOCCER 14. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, Blayne Barber fired a Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at San 8:25 a.m. 194.959. Diego (Stults 1-3), 10:10 p.m. 66 in the third round of NBCSN — Premier League, West 15. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 194.911. Bromwich at Arsenal the South Georgia Open in 16. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 194.88. Valdosta, Ga. 10:55 a.m. NL standings 17. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, NBCSN — Premier League, Norwich 194.098. Barber is -10 and two at Chelsea East Division 18. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 194.035. shots off the lead held by 4 p.m. W L Pct GB 19. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 193.541. Carlos Ortiz. NBCSN — MLS, Columbus at Kansas Atlanta 17 12 .586 — 20. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, There are three golfers City Washington 17 13 .567 ½ 193.478. ——— New York 15 13 .536 1½ 21. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, at -11. Monday Miami 15 14 .517 2 193.458. Barber tees off at MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Philadelphia 14 14 .500 2½ 22. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 12:50 p.m. for today’s final 7 p.m. Central Division 190.89. round at Kinderlou Forest ESPN — St. Louis at Atlanta W L Pct GB 23. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 190.575. Golf Club. NBA BASKETBALL Milwaukee 21 10 .677 — 24. (83) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 197.913. 8 p.m. St. Louis 15 16 .484 6 25. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, TNT — Playoffs, conference Cincinnati 14 16 .467 6½ 197.908. semifinals, game 1, teams TBD Pittsburgh 12 18 .400 8½ 26. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 10:30 p.m. Chicago 11 17 .393 8½ 197.835. TNT — Playoffs, conference West Division 27. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 197.806. semifinals, game 1, teams TBD W L Pct GB 28. (66) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, NHL HOCKEY San Francisco 19 11 .633 — 197.806. 7:30 p.m. Colorado 18 13 .581 1½ 29. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, NBCSN — Playoffs, conference Los Angeles 17 13 .567 2 197.77. semifinals, game 3, N.Y. Rangers at San Diego 13 17 .433 6 30. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, Pittsburgh Arizona 10 22 .313 10 197.765. 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games 31. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 197.721. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference Chicago Cubs 3, St. Louis 0 32. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, semifinals, game 2, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh 8, Toronto 6 197.443. Anaheim Philadelphia 7, Washington 2 33. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, SOCCER Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 2 197.403. 2:55 p.m. San Francisco 3, Atlanta 1 34. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, NBCSN — Premier League, Crystal L.A. Dodgers at Miami (n) 197.378. Palace vs. Liverpool, at London N.Y. Mets at Colorado (n) 35. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 197.244. Arizona at San Diego (n) 36. (98) Josh Wise, Ford, 197.029. Today’s Games 37. (32) Terry Labonte, Ford, Owner BASKETBALL L.A. Dodgers (Undecided) at Miami Points. (Fernandez 4-1), 1:10 p.m. 38. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, NBA playoffs San Francisco (Bumgarner 2-3) at Owner Points. Atlanta (A.Wood 2-4), 1:35 p.m. 39. (34) David Ragan, Ford, Owner FIRST ROUND Toronto (McGowan 1-1) at Pittsburgh Points. Wednesday (Volquez 1-2), 1:35 p.m. 40. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner San Antonio 109, Dallas 103 Washington (G.Gonzalez 3-1) at Points. Toronto 115, Brooklyn 113 Philadelphia (Hamels 0-2), 3:05 p.m. 41. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Houston 108, Portland 98 Arizona (Miley 2-3) at San Diego Owner Points. Thursday (T.Ross 3-3), 4:10 p.m. 42. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, Indiana 95, Atlanta 88 Milwaukee (Lohse 4-1) at Cincinnati Owner Points. Oklahoma City 104, Memphis 84 (Simon 4-1), 4:10 p.m. 43. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, Golden State 100, L.A. Clippers 99, N.Y. Mets (Gee 2-1) at Colorado Owner Points. series tied 3-3 (Undecided), 4:10 p.m. Failed to Qualify Friday St. Louis (Lynn 4-1) at Chicago Cubs 44. (77) Dave Blaney, Ford, 195.56. Brooklyn 97, Toronto 83, series tied (Hammel 4-1), 8:05 p.m. 45. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 3-3 Monday’s Games 194.551. Dallas 113, San Antonio 111, series L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 5-0) at 46. (35) Eric McClure, Ford, 194.366. tied 3-3 Washington (Zimmermann 2-1), 7:05 p.m. 47. (44) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 192.154. Portland 99, Houston 98, Portland San Francisco (M.Cain 0-3) at wins series 4-2 Pittsburgh (Undecided), 7:05 p.m. Saturday Toronto (Happ 0-0) at Philadelphia HORSE RACING Indiana 92, Atlanta 80, Indiana wins (Undecided), 7:05 p.m. series 4-3 N.Y. Mets (Niese 2-2) at Miami Kentucky Derby Oklahoma City 120, Memphis 109, (Eovaldi 2-1), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (S.Miller 3-2) at Atlanta Oklahoma City wins series 4-3 At Churchill Downs (Harang 3-2), 7:10 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Clippers (n) Louisville, Ky. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-2) at Sunday Saturday Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 0-3), 8:05 p.m. Brooklyn at Toronto, 1 p.m. 1. California Chrome Arizona (Bolsinger 1-1) at Milwaukee Dallas at San Antonio, 3:30 p.m. 2. Commanding Curve (Garza 1-3), 8:10 p.m. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS 3. Danza Texas (M.Perez 4-1) at Colorado Monday 4. Wicked Strong (Lyles 3-0), 8:40 p.m. Washington at Indiana, TBD 5. Samraat Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at San L.A. Clippers or Golden State at 6. Dance With Fate Diego (Stults 1-3), 10:10 p.m. Oklahoma City, TBD 7. Ride On Curlin 8. Medal Count MLB calendar 9. Chitu FOOTBALL 10. We Miss Artie May 14-15 — Owners meetings, New 11. General a Rod NFL calendar York. 12. Intense Holiday June 5 — Amateur draft. 13. Candy Boy Wednesday — Deadline for club July 15 — All-Star game, Minneapolis. 14. Uncle Sigh to exercise right of first refusal for its July 18 — Deadline for amateur draft 15. Tapiture restricted free agents. picks to sign. 16. Harry’s Holiday Thursday-Saturday — 2014 NFL draft, July 27 — Hall of Fame inductions, 17. Vinceremos New York. Cooperstown, N.Y. 18. Wildcat Red May 19-21 — Spring league meeting, July 31 — Last day to trade a player 19. Vicar’s in Trouble 3BSPORTS

Page Editor: Tim Kirby, 754-0421 LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 3B BRIEFS BOWLING CHS FOOTBALL Gilbert 244; 2. Ric Yates 237; 3. Mike Q-back Club League reports Murrey 236. High handicap series: 1. Ann Soliz meeting Monday Lake City Bowl league results: 629; 2. Joanne Denton 623; 3. Elaine HIT & MISS Nemeth 621. 1. David Duncan 720; The CHS Quarterback Team standings: 1. Spare Us (38.5- 2. Bradley Knight 657; 3. George Club will meet at 6 p.m. 21.5); 2. Legal Ladies (36-24) 3. Strike Mulligan 640. 3 (35-25). (Results from April 10) Monday in the Jones High team handicap game: SEXY SENIORS Fieldhouse. 1. Spare Us 775; 2. High Five 770; Team standings: 1. Awesome Four For details, 3. Silver Ladies 753. (162-94); 2. Jo’s Crew (151-105); contact Randy Thomas at High team handicap series: 1. Git 3. Perky Pals (139-117). [email protected]. Up & Bowl 2,278; 2. Legal Ladies High team handicap game: 2,260; 3. Ten In The Pit 2,237. 1. Handicappers 844; 2. Double Up High handicap game: 1. Jessica 842; 3. Outcasts 832. SWIMMING Alford 263; 2. Karen Gardner 230; High team handicap series: 3. Charlene Moss 224. 1. Keglers 2,454; 2. Pin Busters 2,399; Aquatic Complex High handicap series: 1. Linda 3. Awesome Four 2,394. opens Monday Herndon 632; 2. Sandra Peterson High handicap game: 1. Ann 622; 3. Cythe Shiver 617. Soliz 234; 2. (tie) Janie Posey, Betty The Columbia Aquatic (Results from April 22) Carmichael 223. 1. Bruce Gilbert 252; 2. GOLDEN ROLLERS Bradley Robison 251; 3. Ric Yates 237. Complex opens Monday Team standings: 1. Lucky Strikers; High handicap series: 1. Peggy with the following hours: 2. Power E.N.D.S.; 3. Quirky Quad. Duncan 660; 2. Yvonne Finley 621; 3. 3-7 p.m. Monday though High team scratch game: Pat Hale 612. 1. Johnnie Croft 657; 2. Friday and 1-7 p.m. COURTESY 1. Gamblers’ 690; 2. You’r Up 684; David Duncan 627; 3. Bill Nash 615. Saturday. Water aerobics Lady Tigers tennis award winners are Tori Jackson (from left), Cassidy Lear, 3. Ups and Downs 642. (Results from April 8) Stephanie Roberts, Chase Broome, coach Tabatha McMahon, Savannah Peck, High team scratch series: 1. Power MONDAY NIGHT MAVERICKS will be offered at 11 a.m. E.N.D.S. 1,945; 2. Knock em Down Team standings: 1. Team 4 (298.5- and 5 p.m. Morning lap Megan Zahnle and Brittany Helms. 1,893; 3. Jo’s Crew 1,801. 181.5); 2. Roger’s Automotive (260.5- swimming will be offered High team handicap game: 219.5); 3. Joker’s Wild (253.5-226.5). from 6-8 a.m. on Monday, 1. You’r Up 844; 2. Ups and Downs High scratch game: 1. Rich Hillyard Wednesday and Friday. 831; 3. Knock em Down 829. 264; 2. (tie) Ted Wooley, Jeff Deitz High team handicap series: 257; 4. (tie) Patrick Markham, Dale For details, call the CHS tennis awards 1. Power E.N.D.S. 2,512; 2. Gamblers’ Coleman 248 pool at 755-8195. 2,386; 3. Wild Things 2,346. High scratch series: 1. (tie) Dan From staff reports Broome and fresh- who McMahon noted was High scratch game: 1. Joanne Adel, Dale Coleman 701; 3. Jeff Deitz DANCING man Stephanie Roberts “not afraid to take chances‚ Denton 177; 2. Jane Sommerfeld 173; 690; 4. Zech Strohl 685. Columbia High tennis received the Most giving it your all.” 3. Ann Soliz 172. 1. Mike Murrey 226; High handicap game: 1. Mike Angels tryouts 2. Ric Yates 205; 3. Tom Young 202. Cadle 308; 2. Rich Hillyard 295; celebrated the 2014 season Improved awards. Freshman Brittany High scratch series: 1. Betty 3. Boogie Johns 280. on Tuesday with an awards banquet. The Tiger Award, Helms received the Carmichael 473; 2. Elaine Nemeth High handicap series: 1. Rich Coaches Tabatha described by McMahon Coach’s Award (”self- 471; 3. Judy Johnson 461. 1. David Hillyard 768; 2. Jeff Deitz 750; 3. Dan The DFC Angels McMahon and Tom Moore as “most spirited, team less, helps whenever and Duncan 678; 2. Bill Dolly 584; Adel 749. Dance Team (ages 11-17) recognized their top oriented and personifies wherever they can).” 3. George Mulligan 562. High average: 1. Zech Strohl has tryouts set for High handicap game: 1. Nancy 222.32; 2. Dale Coleman 215.49; players. Tiger sports,” went to Senior Braeden Lehman, Tashiro 243; 2. Linda Feldsher 228; 3. John Hilbert 213.79. 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Freshman Cassidy Lear sophomore Tori Jackson sophomores Bryce Duren 3. Jane Sommerfeld 227. 1. Bruce (Results from April 14) For details, call coach was named Most Valuable and freshman Savannah and Andrew Milito, and Whitney Parks-Massey at Player for the Lady Peck. freshmen Gil Bolanos and 292-9048. Tigers. Megan Zahlne received Daniel Rendel received Sophomore Chase the Tiger Stripes Award, awards for the boys. GOLF Kiwanis tourney set for May 16 The Lake City Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament is May 16 at The Country Club at Lake City. Summer Leagues Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. with Now Forming Short Season a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $60 per player. Monday Night Fellowship Hole sponsorships are $50. All Ages - Starts June 2 For details, call Carl Ste-Marie at 752-2266 or Ladies Trio Night Tuesday 6:30 Norbie Ronsonet Jr. at Starting May 27 752-2180. ~~~ Mixed League Nights Branford High Sundays & Wednesdays booster tourney Starting May 28–June 1 The Branford High School Booster Club is Adult - Youth sponsoring a golf Family Fun League tournament at Quail Heights Country Club on Starts June 5th May 17. Format is three-person scramble COURTESY Call for details - 755-2206 with an 8:30 a.m. Columbia High’s boys tennis award winners (from left) are: Gil Bolanos, Tiger Award; Visit us online www.LakeCityBowl.net shotgun start. Entry Braeden Lehman, Tiger Stripes Award; Bryce Duren, Most Improved; Daniel Rendel, fee of $50 per person Most Valuable Player; Andrew Milito, Coach’s Award. includes lunch and team and door prizes. Hole sponsorship is $100 and there is a team/hole sponsorship offer for $250. For details, call Kenny Burt Jr. at 984-7700 or Barney Hart at (386) 362-9297.

YOUTH SOCCER Registration for summer open Columbia Youth Soccer Association’s summer recreation online registration is open at www.cysa.com. In-person registration is COURTESY 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to noon Fifth at state Saturday at the CYSA fieldhouse, and at Brian’s Columbia High’s 4x100 relay team of Rakeem Battle, Sports during business Alex Weber, Latrell Williams and Zedrick Woods placed fifth hours. Cost is $75 per at the FHSAA Finals in Jacksonville on Saturday. child (co-ed teams). No late registration. For details, e-mail [email protected].

FORT WHITE FOOTBALL Driven to Give and yard sale The Fort White Quarterback Club has a yard sale planned in conjunction with the Driven to Give event at the high school from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. An 11x12-foot space for the yard sale can be purchased from the Quarterback Club for $25. Only items permitted on school grounds may be sold. For details, call club president Margie Kluess at 365-9302. n From staff reports 4B LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 Page Editor: Brandon Finley, 754-0420 Columbia High softball

JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Members of the Columbia High softball team dance while in a huddle before their regional final against Creekside High on Saturday.

JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Columbia High’s Brittney Morgan bunts against Creekside High on Saturday.

JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Columbia High’s Kelby Hogan slides into third base against Columbia High’s Kayli Kvistad slaps hands with teammates as she is introduced prior to the regional final against Creekside Creekside High in the Lady Tigers’ 3-0 loss in the 6A regional High on Saturday. final on Saturday. Page Editor: Brandon Finley, 754-0420 LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 5B wraps up season 28-2

JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Columbia High’s Brandy Morgan dives back to first base before Creekside High’s Ali French can tag her out in the regional final on Saturday.

JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Brittney Morgan swings at a Creekside High pitch during the region finals on Saturday.

JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Columbia High Hollianne Dohrn eyes a foul ball she hit against Creekside High on Saturday.

JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Columbia High’s Kamdyn Kvistad unsuccessfully tags Creekside High’s Ashley Chambers out Columbia High head coach Jimmy Williams looks on as his team struggles to keep up with at second base. Creekside High on Saturday. 4BSports

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Photo provided by Rob Chapman Photo provided by Rob Chapman Jonathan Parker D. Jordan caught this bass all by himself, while fishing with his grandpa, Ralph Rowand with a personal best 27-inch trout. Ray Hill. Wreck discovery

’m a one-trick pony he could. After a lengthy Orleans. All 26 crewmen when bottom fishing OUTDOORS 360 decompression, the divers were lost after the radio offshore. I learned surfaced and the journey operator relayed an S.O.S. from several was reset back for home. and report the ship was die-hard bottom guys “We discussed the wreck going down stern first.” Ithat knew way more about but ultimately could not So the mystery has been the sport than me, and I answer the one inevitable solved for the curious asked a billion questions. question: What was the anglers and divers, but We built up a “book” of identity of the shipwreck?” they aren’t quite done with numbers over the years, Barnette recalls. “That it yet. chock full of our favorite would have to wait until I “We are going to go back fishing spots, and it was could get home to compare and see if we can recover full of rocks, reefs, coral, my notes and photographs any additional items on the lots of sand, and a couple Rob Chapman from the dive with wreck. On the first visit of mystery spots. The Gulf [email protected] information archived in my many pieces of antique of Mexico inside of 35 shipwreck files.” china and portholes could miles (where we primarily “I was contacted by The discovery was be seen laying in the sand.” fished), is very well these hardcore anglers, compared with numerous Hey says. documented, with every curious about deep- reports, before Barnette And in case you’re public reef, shipwreck, and water shipwrecks in pieced it all together. wondering, its location is weather buoy marked and the Gulf of Mexico off “That mystery wreck is still a secret known only to available with exact GPS Southwest Florida,” he the 346-foot, 42-foot wide these select few. locations. said. “Brian gave me a Whaleback steamer The rough position of their There are few secrets, City of Everette, built in n Rob Chapman IV is a site to see if I had any and nearly every wreck, 1894. This wreck is loaded tournament winning angler shipwreck coordinates in Photo provided by Rob Chapman reef and large piece of with significant historical and outdoorsman from Lake the area in the off chance Carson Palmer caught this bass while fishing with a structure will have boats value. Originally built in City. He’s an award winning the site might already be on it when the weather Everett, Wash., by Pacific marine artist, a graduate of Kevin VanDam Sexy Shad crankbait. identified … Eventually, it allows. Finding a new Steel, this was the first and Florida Gateway College and was clear to me that their fishing spot that no one last vessel built by them, as of Jacksonville University. He site was different and knows about seems harder well as the only West Coast is currently the Coordinator of undocumented.” than finding a needle in a Whaleback vessel ever Marketing, Web, & Graphics  
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