Showers likely INSIDE: PUTNAM COUNTY RESIDENTS MEET 60% chance of rain | DUCK DYNASTY MEMBERS, APPLAUSE 65 43 For details, see 2A www.mypdn.com PALATKA DAILY NEWS THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 $1 Police seek help on unsolved murders WHAT DO YOU THINK? Chief: ‘There is a person of interest in both cases, but there isn’t enough to name a suspect’ What do you think of the two unsolved murder cases in Palatka that are now have run out of leads. are one of the few clues the police Shaw said residents in the area told BY ALLISON WATERS-MERRITT considered cold cases? Palatka Daily News “There is a person of interest in department has in the 2013 murder officers they heard an argument out- Email Letters to the Editor both cases,” Chief Jason Shaw said, of 57-year-old Jerry Mattear. side a vacant home at 702 Olive Street. to publicforum@ One murder involved a gun, the “but there isn’t enough (evidence) to At about 10:15 p.m. March 18, “Citizens overheard a verbal con- palatkadailynews.com. other a knife. name a suspect.” 2013, officers responded to a call at a frontation, but couldn’t identify who Letter writers must include Both homicides are less than five Officials said the cases are consid- home on North Seventh Street and full name, daytime phone number and years old, and officials with the ered cold. found Mattear dead, his body on the address. There is a 350-word limit. Palatka Police Department said they Voices heard arguing in the dark porch of a home. See MURDERS, Page 5A School offi cials to travel to recruit LOGIC group meets to discuss recent projects

BY BRANDON D. OLIVER Palatka Daily News Local officials Wednesday discussed recent achievements with health and recreation proj- ects and plans to recruit teach- ers and other school staff mem- bers. The LOGIC group, made up of county, municipality, school, health and other offi- cials, met at CHRIS DEVITTO/Palatka Daily News Palatka Golf Putnam County Tax Collector Linda Myers, left, listens while March of Dimes Northeast Florida Executive Director Tammy Dygert, center, and Club to dis- Community Director Lisa Roberts speak Wednesday during a kickoff luncheon for March of Dimes. cuss occur- rences in sub- committees Criswell and munici- palities since the last time the group met. School Superintendent Phyllis Criswell said she is stepping up her efforts to recruit school employees from not just Florida, but from other states near and far. MARCHING FORWARD “We have funding to go out and recruit teachers and other because of their size. It was my positions that we have trouble BY ASIA AIKINS Palatka Daily News March of Dimes hopes to raise $125,000 experience with other families getting that we’re required by during that time that made me law to have,” Criswell said, ref- utnam County March of realize why March of Dimes was erencing occupational and Dimes volunteers hope to Dimes teams, and a few new faces, while remembering the organiza- important.” physical therapists and excep- raise $125,000 by April 9. filled the Woman’s Club of Palatka tion’s hopeful but somber purpose. March of Dimes was founded to tional student education spe- P “It’s big money, but Wednesday, kicking off the 2016 “It was the birth of my (twin) help eradicate polio, but evolved cialists. with big revenue, we can expect fundraising season. grandchildren that made me real- over the years to raise money for “We have scheduled our prin- big results,” said Greg Bacon, the Linda Myers, the 2015 March ize the importance,” Myers said. cipals and several people from 2016 March for Babies chairman. for Babies chairwoman, led the “My grandchildren were healthy our Human Resources The group of alumni March of group in a fun, fundraising kickoff, but had to stay in neonatal (care) See MARCH, Page 5A Department that will be going to Michigan, to New York state,

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WHAT DO YOU Health offi cials encourage preventative measures vs. mosquitoes THINK? What do you think about previously reported in returning travel- Putnam County School District BY ASIA AIKINS PREVENTING MOSQUITO BITES Palatka Daily News ers.” officials recruiting teachers out of  According to the CDC, the alert fol- state? Email Local health officials are encouraging Empty items that hold water inside and outside of the home once a week. lows reports of Zika virus in Brazil  Use insect repellents containing DEET or other ingredients that provide Letters to the residents to take preventative mea- long-lasting protection. causing poor outcomes in babies of Editor to sures as mosquitoes emerge this spring  Close windows and doors or use screens. mothers who are infected during preg- publicforum@ and continue to spread the Zika virus  Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants or permethrin-treated clothing. nancy, including microcephaly. palatkadailynews. across Central and South America. Microcephaly is a birth defect where com. Letter writers must include The Centers for Disease Control and consider postponing travel to areas “Zika virus is not currently found in full name, daytime phone Prevention issued a travel warning ear- where transmission of the virus is ongo- the United States,” a CDC fact sheet number and address. There is a lier this month for pregnant women to ing. said. “However, cases of Zika have been See ZIKA, Page 5A 350-word limit.

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012816a1.indd 1 1/27/16 7:54 PM “It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.” — Robert H. Goddard morning briefing American rocket engineer 2ATHURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 (1882-1945) PALATKA DAILY NEWS Today in History www.palatkadailynews.com 1825 St. Johns Ave., Palatka FL 32177 MAIL: P.O. Box 777, Palatka, FL 32178 Today is Thursday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2016. There are 338 days USPS 418-500 left in the year. Periodicals postage paid at Palatka, FL, Palatka Daily News, est. 1885, TODAY IN PUTNAM is published daily Tuesday through In 1886, the Palatka Gas Works Saturday by the Palatka Daily News, Inc., street lamps were lit for the first POSTMASTER: Send address changes to time. Palatka Daily News, P.O. Box 777, In 1910, the town of Pomona got Palatka FL 32178 telephones. MAIN NUMBER ..... 312-5200 In 1945, Clyde D. Middleton of Palatka and Marvin S. Knight made Business hours are 8 a.m. to and distributed the first frozen 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. orange juice concentrate in history. In 1957, Putnam Memorial Call about classified or display ads, questions about circulation or any Hospital was one of 26 active proj- other newspaper business. Call ects to receive Hill-Burton funds with news tips at any time. Just fol- from racetracks, with $450,000 com- low the instructions after business ing to Putnam County. hours. Advertising fax ...... 312-5209 TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY Newsroom fax ...... 312-5226 On Jan. 28, 1915, the United States Coast Guard was created as CIRCULATION President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill merging the Life-Saving Service Please call 386-312-5200 by Submitted photo and Revenue Cutter Service. 10 a.m. to report problems with the Phil Robertson of the famous “Duck Dynasty” show from West Monroe, La., talks to Dale and Linda Becker of Hollister, center, and another woman from California, left, before baptizing them in the Ouachita River last July. At right is delivery of your paper. Circulation office ON THIS DATE Robertson’s brother-in-law, Gordon Dasher, who invited the Hollister couple to a Bible study at Robertson’s home, hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you leave a In 1547, England’s King Henry which resulted in their baptism. For related story and more photos, see today’s Applause. message, please give your name, 911 VIII died. He was succeeded by his address and phone number. 9-year-old son, Edward VI. In 1813, the novel “Pride and For home delivery subscription, Home Buyers Education Workshop 9 a.m. Saturday at Dr. Prejudice” by Jane Austen was first including tax Announcements James A. Long Family Investment Center, 601 N. 21st St. published anonymously in London. 13 weeks ...... $24.62 Workshop is open to first time buyers or buyers who have In 1945, during World War II, 26 weeks ...... $49.25 not owned a home in the last three years. Allied supplies began reaching 52 weeks ...... $93.68 To register: 407-494-4310 or email to info.housinghelp@ China over the newly reopened e-edition ...... $7/month PUTNAM COUNTY gmail.com. Burma Road. Duration of subscription subject to In 1956, Elvis Presley made his rate increase. Postcard contest deadline extended first national TV appearance on The deadline in the “I Heart Putnam” postcard contest Felony Arrests “Stage Show,” a CBS program host- Paul Conner ...... 386-312-5246 has been extended. ed by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Circulation Director One Book, One Putnam committee members are looking In 1980, six U.S. diplomats who [email protected] for photos of buildings, landmarks and natural landscapes avoided being taken hostage at their that represent the best of the old and new in Putnam County. Jan. 25 embassy in Tehran flew out of Iran OBITUARIES Entries are due Feb. 6. Photos do not need to be new, but with the help of Canadian diplo- they do need to be the original work of the person submit- Monica Lynn Burns, 45, Palatka: larceny. mats. Death notices and obituaries are ting. Digital files can be submitted via email to Jeremy. Larry Cameron, 42, Pomona Park: moving traffic violation. In 1986, the space shuttle published daily. We accept obituaries [email protected]. Catherine Louise Gibbs, 62, Palatka: selling cocaine. Challenger exploded 73 seconds CDs, flash drives or hard copies can also be turned in at Optavis Omar Oliver, 39, Palatka: four counts selling after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, and photos from funeral homes. The the library, 601 College Drive, Palatka. Leave name, email cocaine; two counts selling heroin. killing all seven crew members, deadline is 5 p.m. Obituaries can be and phone number. Prints will be available for purchase at William Carl Sanders, 30, Palatka: homicide; possession of including schoolteacher Christa emailed to clerk@palatkadailynews. the One Book, One Putnam finale celebration 5:30 p.m. Feb. weapon by a convicted felon. McAuliffe. com. For information about obituaries 23 at the GFWC Women’s Club of Palatka, 600 S. 13th St. Latasha Yvonne Smith, 36, Palatka: selling cocaine. and our policies, call 386-312-5240. Winners will be determined by library patron votes at the TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS PUBLISHER headquarters library and on the library system’s Facebook Actor Nicholas Pryor is 81. Actor page at facebook.com/PutnamLib. Jan. 26 Alan Alda is 80. Actress Susan Wayne Knuckles ...... 386-312-5201 Details: Yates at 329-0216. Taylor Quentin Larose, 23, Jacksonville: aggravated Howard is 74. Actress Marthe Keller [email protected] assault with a deadly weapon. is 71. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., PALATKA Kenneth Robert Suit, 24, Melrose: carrying a concealed is 69. Actress-singer Barbi Benton is ADVERTISING weapon. 66. Evangelical pastor Rick Warren Hope FM to host grand opening Benjamin Travis Sylvester, 26, homeless: possession of is 62. Rock singer Sam Phillips is 54. Mary Kaye Wells ...... 386-312-5210 Hope FM will have a grand opening of their new location methamphetamine. Rock musician Dan Spitz is 53. Advertising Director 10 a.m. Friday at 3419 St. Johns Ave. Shawn Van Oyan Jr., 45, Melorse: moving traffic violation. Country musician Greg Cook [email protected] Additional parking available next door. (Ricochet) is 51. Gospel singer Pam Froehlich ...... 386-312-5213 Marvin Sapp is 49. Singer Sarah Advertising Representative State News McLachlan is 48. Actress Kathryn Democrats to host potluck supper Morris is 47. Humorist Mo Rocca is [email protected] Putnam Democrats and Democratic candidates for local 47. Rock/soul musician Jeremy Mike Reynolds ...... 386-312-5227 and state office will have a social, potluck supper and meet BRANDON Ruzumna (Fitz and the Tantrums) is Advertising Representative and greet 5:30 p.m. Friday at Wattles Office Supply, 110 S. 46. Rhythm-and-blues singer [email protected] Second St. Coca-Cola announces about 70 layoffs Anthony Hamilton is 45. Singer Classified Advertising .386-312-5223 Free parking on the street and nearby at the riverfront. About 70 employees at Coca-Cola’s Finance Shared Monifah is 44. Singer Joey Fatone [email protected] Details: 467-7075. Services office in Hillsborough County are expected to receive Jr. (‘N Sync) is 39. Rapper Rick Ross layoff notices this week. is 39. Singer Nick Carter (Backstreet PRESS PLANT Employees at the company’s Brandon complex began get- Boys) is 36. Actor Elijah Wood is 35. PHA to host education workshop ting notification of the layoffs Tuesday. Everyone is expected Actor Yuri Sardarov (“Chicago Fire”) ...... 386-312-5249 Keith Williams The Palatka Housing Authority will offer a free First-Time to get notification of their job status by Friday. is 28. Actress Ariel Winter is 18. Press Manager [email protected]

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Scott J. Bryan ...... 386-312-5231 DOW JONES [email protected] INDUSTRIALS -222.77 15,944.46

NEWS EDITOR Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday NASDAQ COMPOSITE Showers Likely Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Allison Waters-Merritt ..386-312-5236 -99.52 4,468.17 65 / 43 63 / 39 66 / 43 70 / 52 74 / 56 76 / 55 77 / 55 [email protected] Precip Chance: 60% Precip Chance: 0% Precip Chance: 0% Precip Chance: 5% Precip Chance: 5% Precip Chance: 5% Precip Chance: 5% STANDARD Local UV Index In-Depth Local Forecast NEWS & POOR 500 -20.68 1,882.95 Today we will see cloudy skies with a 60% chance of showers, high temperature of 65º, Trisha Murphy ...... 386-312-5234 humidity of 94%. Light winds. The record high temperature for today is 84º set in 1949. Lifestyles Editor FLORIDA GAS One Gallon Regular 0 - 23 4 5 6 798 10 11+ Expect partly cloudy skies tonight with a 40% chance of showers, overnight low of 43º. AVERAGE $1.84 [email protected] 0-2: Low, 3-5: Moderate, Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. The record low for tonight is 27º set in 1971. Friday, skies Asia Aikins ...... 386-312-5230 6-7: High, 8-10: Very High, will be sunny with a high temperature of 63º, humidity of 62%. Northwest wind 5 to 10 Reporter STOCK REPORT 11+: Extreme Exposure mph. Skies will be mostly clear Friday night with an overnight low of 39º. [email protected] Shannon Crews ...... 386-312-5240 JAN. 27 Sun & Moon Peak Fishing/Hunting Times This Week Clerk NAME CLOSE CHANGE Sunrise today ...... 7:18 a.m. Peak Times Peak Times [email protected] APPLE 93.41 -6.59 Sunset tonight...... 6:01 p.m. Day AM PM Day AM PM ...... 386-312-5241 Chris DeVitto AFLAC 57.37 -0.15 Today 2:12-4:12 2:42-4:42 Mon 5:05-7:05 5:35-7:35 Photographer ALCATEL 3.94 -0.05 Fri 2:55-4:55 3:25-5:25 Tue 5:51-7:51 6:21-8:21 [email protected] AT&T 35.48 0.08 Sat 3:38-5:38 4:08-6:08 Wed 6:40-8:40 7:10-9:10 Brandon Oliver ...... 386-312-5229 BAXTER 36.49 -0.05 Last New First Full CHEVRON 83.33 -0.79 Sun 4:21-6:21 4:51-6:51 www.WhatsOurWeather.com Reporter 1/31 2/8 2/15 2/22 [email protected] COCA-COLA 42.07 -0.01 To report news ...... 386-312-5231 CISCO 23.41 -0.31 State Cities Weather Trivia Farmer's Growing Days COMCAST 54.04 -0.81 [email protected] Today Farmer's Growing Degree Days CORNING 17.92 0.21 Where are the sun's rays City Hi/Lo Date Degree Days Date Degree Days CSX 21.96 -0.31 directly hitting the earth's Daytona Beach ...67/46 sh 1/20 0 1/24 0 DELTA AIR 44.72 -1.39 surface on March 21st?

SPORTS DUNKIN 37.72 -0.84 Gainesville...... 66/43 sh 1/21 2 1/25 0 21st and again on September 21st. September on again ?and 21st

NEXTERA 106.67 0.11 Jacksonville...... 61/45 sh 1/22 8 1/26 8

Andy Hall ...... 386-312-5239 GEN ELEC 28.02 -0.3 Key West...... 78/67 sh March on Once year. each twice Equator 1/23 0

The sun's rays directly strike the the strike directly rays sun's The GLAXOSMITH 40.56 -0.27 Answer: Growing degree days are calculated by taking the average temperature Sports Editor Miami ...... 77/62 t for the day and subtracting the base temperature (50 degrees) from the [email protected] HOME DEPOT 121.65 -0.55 Naples ...... 72/58 sh average to assess how many growing days are attained. Mark Blumenthal ...... 386-512-5238 J.C.PENNY 6.92 0.13 Orlando ...... 71/50 sh Sports Reporter LIFEPOINT 68.34 -1.09 Panama City .....58/45 ra Local Almanac Last Week [email protected] LOWE"S 69.53 -0.47 Pensacola...... 58/39 pc Date High Low Normals Precip LSI N/A 0 Precipitation ...... 0.35" Port Charlotte....73/54 sh 1/20 63 25 68/44 0.00" MANULIFE 13.11 0.02 Normal precipitation ...... 0.84" CORRECTIONS Tallahassee ...... 61/40 ra 1/21 71 34 68/44 0.00" MICROSOFT 51.18 -0.99 Departure from normal .....-0.49" Tampa ...... 68/52 sh 1/22 69 48 68/44 0.35" The Palatka Daily News wants to PLUM CREEK 39.17 -0.25 1/23 46 31 68/44 0.00" PFIZER 30.51 -0.16 W. Palm Beach ...75/59 sh promptly and accurately correct any 1/24 56 25 68/44 0.00" Average temperature ...... 48.4º TRACT SUP 84.24 -1.45 erroneous or inaccurate information Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; pc/partly cloudy; 1/25 67 27 68/44 0.00" Average normal temperature . 56.0º VULCAN 83.62 -0.61 mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; s/ published. If you know of an error in 1/26 71 44 68/44 0.00" Departure from normal ...... -7.6º a story, caption or headline, call 386- WALMART 63.95 -0.05 sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms 312-5231. WALT DISNEY 94.23 -2.04 St. Johns River Tides This Week Palatka Palmetto Bluff Day High Low High Low Day High Low High Low

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themastersfuneralhomes. United Methodist Church in com. Interlachen with Pastor A.C. Obituaries Masters Funeral Home of Myers officiating. The Interlachen is in charge of American Legion Post 293 Obituaries are paid adver- arrangements. will bestow full military hon- tising written by funeral ors. Ferguson, feds reach homes based upon informa- Memorial gifts may be sent tion provided by families. to American Legion Post 293, Death notices are brief Alfreda G. Gallo 145 County Road 315, announcements published at Interlachen, FL 32148. no charge. Alfreda Grace Gallo, 82, of Friends may sign his online Palatka, passed away Sunday, guestbook at www.themas- tentative reform deal Jan. 3, 2016, at Kindred tersfuneralhomes.com. Marlin L. Coston Hospital-North Florida in Masters Funeral Home of By Alan Scher Zagier approval by elected leaders. Green Cove Springs following Interlachen is in charge of “We’re not just going to negoti- and Eric Tucker "We’re not just Marlin LeRoy Coston, 77, an extended illness. arrangements. Associated Press ate and say, ‘Boom. This is died at his home in Memorial services will be 10 what you have to live with as going to negotiate Georgetown early Wednesday a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at the ST. LOUIS — The Justice a community.’” morning, Jan. 27. Church of Jesus Christ of Department has reached a A federal investigation into and say, ‘Boom. Mr. Coston was a lifelong Latter-day Saints in Palatka James D. Powell tentative agreement with the Ferguson police force resident of Georgetown and with Bishop Michael Curtis Ferguson on systemic changes after Brown’s death found This is what you worked as a commercial fish- presiding. Burial of her cre- James Dwight “Frog” following the fatal police sweeping patterns of racial have to live with as erman on the St. Johns River mated remains will take place Powell, 54, of Interlachen, shooting of 18-year-old bias across the city’s criminal and Lake George for many at a later date at Florida passed away Tuesday, Jan. Michael Brown in 2014, city justice system. A Justice a community.’" years, but most of his life, he National Cemetery in 26, 2016, at officials announced Department report in March ~Jeff Small, worked as a foreman for Bushnell. UF Health in Wednesday. found officers routinely used Flying Hills Horse Farm in Flowers are gratefully Gainesville The recommended overhaul excessive force, issued petty Ferguson spokesman South Woodstock, Vt., and accepted or memorial dona- following a to the Ferguson Police citations and made baseless Georgetown. He served as tions may be sent in Alfreda’s brief illness. Department and the city’s traffic stops. It also found the captain of the Georgetown- memory to Haven Hospice He was a municipal court system fol- police force and the court sys- interactions and decisions. Fruitland Volunteer Fire Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. native of lows seven months of negotia- tem lean heavily on fines for New training would also be Department and was a life- Johns Ave., Palatka, FL Miami-Dade tions and likely averts a civil petty municipal violations as given on proper stops, search- long member of the 32177. County and rights lawsuit that federal a source of revenue for the es and arrests, as well as on Georgetown United Methodist Memories and condolences lived in officials can bring against city government. use of force and appropriate Church. may be expressed to the fami- Interlachen departments that resist The federal inquiry came responses to demonstrators He was preceded in death ly at Alfreda’s Book of for the past 50 years, coming changing their policing prac- amid heightened national and protesters. by his first wife, Norma Jean Memories page at www. from Miami. A carpenter by tices. scrutiny over deadly police In addition, the city will Coston; brothers, Jimmy, JohnsonOverturffunerals. trade, James worked in the City officials posted the pro- shootings in Ferguson, develop a recruitment plan to Glendale, Vernon, Howard, com. family business, Keuka posed 131-page deal on its Baltimore, New York and attract more minorities to a Ernest and Jack Coston; and Arrangements are under Framing, throughout his website and scheduled three elsewhere. A St. Louis County police force that drew scrutiny his sisters, Helen Conger and the direction of Johnson- career. He enjoyed fishing and public sessions over the next grand jury declined to indict after Brown’s death for being Betty Fern Griffith. Overturf Funeral Home in spending time with his friends two weeks for input from resi- former Ferguson officer nearly all white. He is survived by his wife, Palatka. and family. dents. A City Council vote is Darren Wilson, who is white, Vanita Gupta, principal Rebecca; sons, Eddie (compan- He is survived by his par- scheduled for Feb. 9. The fed- in the death of Brown, who deputy assistant attorney gen- ion, Sheila Rake) Coston and ents William Powell and eral agency also plans a public was black. eral for the Justice Tony and Nancy Coston; Mary T. Snell, both of hearing. The Justice Department Department’s Office of Civil grandchildren; Casey Coston, Richard B. Interlachen; two brothers, Under the agreement, with- also cleared Wilson, conclud- Rights, said “the entire Daniel Coston, Tonya (com- Mike Grimes of Jacksonville in 180 days, all patrol officers, ing evidence backed his claim Ferguson community has rea- panion, James Coon) Coston, Hockenbury and Willis Powell of supervisors and jail workers he shot Brown in self-defense son to be proud” about the pro- Travis Coston, Kelly Coston Interlachen; two sisters, will be required to wear body after Brown tried to grab his posal. and Sammy Coston; and Richard B. “Hockey” Martha Bogert and Kim Sitz, cameras and microphones, gun during a struggle through “Diligent implementation of great-grandchildren; Payton Hockenbury, 77, of both of Interlachen; nieces, and the equipment will be the window of Wilson’s police this agreement will ensure James Coon, Kellon Coston, Interlachen, passed away Kristi Powell and Kourtney installed inside squad cars. vehicle, then came toward him that police and court services Kennedy English and Bentley Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at his Patrick; nephew, Justin The cameras are to be activat- threateningly after briefly in Ferguson are provided in a Malloy. residence following a brief ill- Grimes; great-nieces and ed for all traffic stops, arrests, running away. manner that fully promotes A celebration of life service ness. great-nephews, Haley and searches and encounters with The document released public safety, respects the fun- is planned for Marlin and Richard Lily Goodwin and Tyrone people believed to be experi- Wednesday paves the way for damental rights of all Norma Jean in March 2016 at was a native “Mini” Goodson Jr.; and encing a mental health crisis. an overhaul of the police force, Ferguson residents, and Georgetown United Methodist of Annandale, beloved friend, Doug Sutton. The city also agrees to requiring changes in how offi- makes policing in Ferguson Church. Details will be N.J. He Services will be 1 p.m. revise its municipal code, cers conduct searches, make safer and more rewarding for announced later. retired as a lineman from Saturday, Jan. 30 at Johnson- including by repealing sec- arrests and interact with citi- officers,” Gupta wrote in a let- Those who wish to sign his Sprint Telephone Company in Overturf Chapel in tions that authorized jail for zens. Some requirements ter to city leaders on Tuesday. online guestbook or leave mes- Annandale in 2001 after 40 Interlachen with Pastor Mel people who fail to pay fines for appear aimed at correcting The city called the deal “the sages of condolence may do so years of service. He served as Spiker officiating. Burial will violations. problems identified in the best agreement the city’s rep- at biggsfh.com. a volunteer with the follow in Orange Springs Ferguson spokesman Jeff scathing federal report last resentatives were able to Arrangements are under Annandale Hose Company for Cemetery. The family will Small said the city has not cal- year. obtain for the citizens.” the careful care of Clayton 11 years. He was a charter receive friends from noon until culated its total financial obli- The proposal also calls for “As in all negotiations, nei- Frank & Biggs Funeral Home member of the Elks B.P.O.E. the time of the service gations but called them “sig- police officers and court ther side received everything in Crescent City. 2434 in Annandale. He served Saturday. nificant.” Ferguson voters will employees to be given annual that they requested, and both honorably in the U.S. Memories and condolences consider two ballot measures training on “bias-free policing” sides made concessions in Navy. He was a member of may be expressed to the in April that would increase to help them recognize uncon- order to reach an agreement,” the American Legion Post 293 family at James’s Book of property and sales taxes — scious stereotyping in their the Ferguson statement reads. Eloise M. Fisher in Interlachen, where he Memories page at www. without which the city expects served on the rifle squad, johnsonoverturffunerals. to resort to layoffs to help plug Eloise M. Fisher, 92, of helping to bestow military com. a $2.8 million budget short- Interlachen passed away at honors to many veterans. He Arrangements are under fall. Extraordinary People her residence Monday, Jan. was a member of the Blue the direction of Johnson- “It’s going to depend on the Extraordinary Care 25, 2016, following an extend- Knights Law Enforcement Overturf Funeral Home in public,” Small said about the ed illness. Club, New Jersey Chapter 14. Interlachen. proposal’s expected chances of Come Meet the Complete New Staff! Eloise was a native of Upon retiring, he moved to Helenwood, Tenn. She lived Interlachen in 2002. in Hawthorne for the past 29 He was preceded in death years, coming from Silver by his parents, Floyd and Spring, Md. She was a Flora Hockenbury, and one Death Notices retired executive secretary brother, Marvin Hockenbury. with the National Surviving are two sons Association of Homebuilders and daughter-in-law, in Washington, D.C. She Richard S. and Anna enjoyed bingo, Internet cafés, Hockenbury of Phillipsburg, Patricia J. Tilli ESTATE PLANNING car racing, watching golf and N.J., and William Lee going out to dinner with her Hockenbury of Milford, Patricia Jane Tilli, 67, of friends. N.J.; three brothers, Roy Crescent City, passed away Trusts & Wills Have you found yourself without a primary care physician? She was preceded in death Hockenbury of Annandale, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Pulido Internal Medicine provides all your Primary Care by her husband, John D. 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OUR VIEWS Red-light cameras: Friend or foe? Boys ranch counts on private

istrusted by many, despised by a few, Palatka’s donations to maintain its mission six red-light cameras were met with much opposition when they were first installed a couple of years ago. odeheaver Foundation D has spent more than 20 Many complained about the fairness of the system, the KRISTA cost of operating the cameras and the real impact they R years advocating for would have on public safety. future generations of boys who Indeed, statistics from across Florida show an overall need a caring and nurturing PURCELL increase in crashes at intersections where these cameras environment to become success- are installed, some no doubt rear-end collisions caused ful adults. Our priority is to pro- vide financial support for the “working ranch” and teaches the when a driver stops suddenly to avoid the changing light Rodeheaver Boys Ranch to con- boys responsibility and respect. and is rear-ended. tinue its legacy of high quality It provides these young men But interestingly, a new report appears to show that in care in a loving and stable fami- with a second chance in life and Palatka, the number of crashes at intersections has actu- ly setting, with open arms and an opportunity to build a strong ally decreased, just as proponents had predicted and necessary resources. Our mis- foundation for their future. hoped would happen. sion is to nurture children in a Homer Rodeheaver, an So does that mean red-light cameras are an effective safe environment, providing acclaimed evangelist, successful way to increase public safety? roots for them to become thriv- musician and benevolent phi- Hold the phone. The jury is still out on that one. ing adults. In the words of lanthropist, said, “It is better to Submitted photo There are many factors that go into compiling these Nelson Mandela, “Safety and build boys than to mend men.” THE ENTRANCE TO THE RODEHEAVER BOYS RANCH reports, which are the result of counties and municipali- security don’t just happen. They Homer’s mother died when he ties across the state self-reporting via an online survey, are the result of collective con- was only 8 years old, creating a 12TH ANNUAL PALATKA since there is no statewide oversight of red-light camera sensus and public investment. lifelong desire to help other the animals will raise the boy.” We owe our children, the most young boys who experienced the BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL programs. vulnerable citizens in our soci- loss of a parent. PASSENGER VAN GRANT The 12th annual Palatka No one really knows specifically how many red-light ety, a life free of violence and The ranch houses boys rang- CHALLENGE Bluegrass Festival is Feb. 18-20 cameras are actually in operation across Florida or even fear.” We know this is no longer ing in age from 8 to 18 years old The Rodeheaver Foundation at Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 where they are located. only true in South Africa, but and is accredited by the Florida has recently accepted a grant Boys Ranch Road, Palatka, FL But based on the available data, Palatka’s results the story of many children here Association of Christian challenge, supported by the 32177. Parking is free. appear to be an anomaly when compared to data provid- at home. Childcare Agencies. There are Frank V. Oliver Jr. Endowment ed by the nearby municipalities of Green Cove Springs, Rodeheaver Boys Ranch in many programs and resources at the Community Foundation R O D E H E AV E R B OYS R A N C H Orange Park and Jacksonville, where the number of acci- Palatka has provided complete available to the boys at for Northeast Florida. The BENEFIT BASS TOURNAMENT dents actually increased with the addition of the devices. care for up to 50 disadvantaged Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, includ- Frank V. Oliver Jr. Endowment The first Rodeheaver Boys And statewide, results showed an overall increase in boys for more than 65 years. ing Boy Scouts, 4-H and an will donate $12,000 toward a Ranch Benefit Bass the number of crashes and the number of pedestrian/ Situated on the beautiful St. equestrian program. The Ranch new 15-passenger van for the Tournament is March 5 at bicycle fatalities. Johns River, the ranch consists Scout program is designed to Rodeheaver Boys Ranch if we Crystal Cove Marina in Palatka. Lacking clear-cut evidence that red-light cameras are of 790 acres and has many facil- build character, teach survivor can raise the additional funds There is a $5,000 guaranteed ities, including five cottages, skills, teamwork, personal needed by May 2016. The van payback for first place, and a an effective weapon in the battle for public safety, it’s that provide these boys with a responsibility and establish pos- is essential to transport the $1,000 guaranteed payback for important to keep in mind other statistics compiled in strong foundation of faith, love itive self-esteem by requiring boys who reside at the ranch. biggest bass. For sponsorship, Florida over the past couple of years that show an and learning in a safe and sup- service to others. The Rockin R’ We do not receive any govern- registration or gift-in-kind infor- increase in rear-end collisions at intersections where the portive setting. Horse Program builds valuable ment support and operate from mation, contact me at 386-983- devices are installed. Children make their way to work skills through relation- private donations and grants. 0658 or KPurcell@ Many of the residents who spoke out against the red- the Rodeheaver Boys Ranch ships and care of the horses. To learn more about our grant RodeheaverFoundation.org. light cameras being installed in Palatka said they believe because they have no home of The boys are also involved in 4H challenge, visit the whole program is a revenue enhancer for the compa- their own due to parental death, and get to participate in the RodeheaverFoundation.org or Krista Purcell is director of develop- ny that installs and maintains them with little tangible desertion, divorce, disability or county fair. As Homer said, “If contact me at KPurcell@ ment at Rodeheaver Boys Ranch. benefit to local citizens. dysfunction. The ranch is a the boys will raise the animals, RodeheaverFoundation.org. [email protected] That’s not the case according to the survey numbers recently released, but those results may not be telling the full story. There is good reason to remain a bit skeptical due to PUBLIC FORUM the overall statistics being reported throughout North Florida and the entire state. It should also be noted 14 Florida communities have ashamed they let him walk free this long dismantled the cameras and done away with the pro- Charges should have without any consideration for the pain he Yield sign should be a gram since the start of the current fiscal year. caused that child and his family. It is a dis- Clearly, we aren’t the only ones who question whether come sooner for accused grace and travesty of justice for this to have stop sign in East Palatka the red-light camera program is worth its salt. taken so long. Our best guess – and our instincts, based upon a pre- I simply cannot believe it took nearly half Give this family the closure it needs and At State Road 207 and U.S. 17 N in East ponderance of the evidence – is that they are not. of a year to fully charge Sherman Ward in try this man expediently, and may justice Palatka, there should be a stop sign instead If they aren’t resulting in any real benefit to our resi- the hit-and-run crime. finally be served. of a yield sign since so few seem to know or dents, what purpose are they serving? He is accused of running over a child and I hope the state Highway Patrol has done chare what yield means. It can be argued that’s an impossible question to didn’t spend but a couple of hours in jail. its job correctly after five months of “investi- I was almost run over by a semi industri- answer, since there is no way of knowing how many acci- If that had been me who hit the child, gation.” I would hate for the child’s family to al waste hauler as he had no intention to there wouldn’t have been a need to wonder have to watch the suspect walk free over yield. I had no place to go. There was a car dents they may have prevented because drivers are who did it, because I would have stayed, something they forgot to do or neglected to in the inside lane, so I could not dodge this aware of their presence. tried to help and done whatever was needed do during that long period of time. I am idiot driver. This is not an isolated case. It It’s an issue worth revisiting from time to time to eval- to save that innocent child’s life. ashamed of the time it took the State happens most of the time. uate the true worth of the program. It is a terrible crime he is accused of com- Attorney’s Office and the sheriff’s office to Wallace Tomlinson Because if the only real benefits go to those who mitting and one he should have already been resolve this matter. East Palatka receive the revenues from the system, red-light cameras arrested for or at least charged with already. Stephen Baker aren’t needed in Palatka – or any other municipality. Law enforcement officials should be Palatka

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State News resources and personnel to combat the problem. LOGIC “We’ve highlighted certain- PALATKA subject, they found a spoon with powder on arrested Wednesday afternoon at a resi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A ly our school-based sealant it and two cut straws, the report said. dence on Lemon Drive in Welaka. program, our partnership with Man faces drug charges The report said the powder tested posi- Wells said Barker was arrested, taken to the schools,” Garcia said. “We A 26-year-old Palatka man was arrested tive for methamphetamine. the Putnam County Jail and is being held to Georgia, Indiana and prob- have completed three schools. and charged with methamphetamine pos- Sylvester was taken to the Putnam without bond while awaiting extradition ably Wisconsin.” We’re actually starting on a session and drug equipment possession County Jail and held without bond. back to Orange County. Criswell said the school dis- new one now. The shock was after Putnam County trict is looking for people in that about 50 percent of the Sheriff’s Office deputies WELAKA INTERLACHEN their first five years of teach- second-graders already had responded to a distur- ing and recent college gradu- cavities.” bance Tuesday morning Joint operation nets arrest 19-year-old nabbed in Clay ates in the areas where Garcia also mentioned a at a residence on St. Officials said a joint A 19-year-old Putnam officials will recruit. grant for which the health Johns Avenue. operation between the Interlachen man was The school district is trying department and Blueways A sheriff’s office report Putnam County Sheriff’s arrested on a warrant for to recruit teachers and staff and Trails Citizens Support said Benjamin Travis Office and U.S. Marshal’s charges of grand theft of a from outside the state, Organization applied. The two Sylvester had a warrant Fugitive Task Force led to firearm and grand theft Criswell said, because when groups want the grant so they Sylvester for his arrest on unrelat- the arrest of a 57-year-old in Clay County. recruiting in Florida, can purchase lights, benches, ed charges of drug offend- Valdosta, Ga., man want- A Putnam County Hillsborough, Orange and bicycle racks and other items er probation violation ed in Orange County for Sheriff’s Office report Miami-Dade counties take for the Palatka to St. and resisting an officer with violence. capital sexual battery on said Darius Shanard many of the top candidates. Augustine Trail. The report said the suspect was arrested a child younger than 12 Barker Edison was arrested Edison Criswell said teachers who Clerk of Court Tim Smith on the warrant, handcuffed and walked to years old. Wednesday afternoon choose to work in Putnam said applying for the grant is a a patrol car. Sheriff’s office Capt. and is being held at the could benefit from the climate great idea. Smith, an East Officers said when they searched the Joe Wells said Ronald Gregory Barker was Putnam County Jail with a bond of $30,006. and financially. Palatka resident, said he con- “We also remind (candi- stantly sees people using the dates) that in Florida, not only trail in East Palatka. Before, do we have sunshine most of they were walking or bicycling A ROAD TO SOMEWHERE the time, we have no state on Putnam County Boulevard. tax,” she said. “And those stu- “You cannot believe the dents coming out of the uni- number of people who go on versities, if they come to that trail,” Smith said. “It’s Putnam County, if they have incredible. It really is a much student loans – however much safer way to get to these areas they may be, if they’re $1 to they need to go instead of $100,000 – if they stay here walking in the streets.” five years, those loans are for- Palatka City Clerk Betsy given.” Driggers said she also lives in Mary Garcia, the adminis- East Palatka and notice how trator for the state much people use the trail. Department of Health in But she said lights on the Putnam County, also gave a trail are needed, especially report of accomplishments her now that it gets dark earlier in agency achieved. the evening. One of the projects Garcia “At night in the wintertime, said she’s proud of is the it gets dark around 6 or 6:15 department’s work with the (p.m.),” Driggers said. “The school district to provide den- only time they get lights is tal services to second- and when a car drives down the sixth-graders. road or when they come up on Health department officials a house (that has lights out- noticed an alarming number side).” of cavities, she said, and is considering boosting its [email protected]

Shaw said. “There was no rea- Photos by CHRIS DEVITTO/Palatka Daily News son for someone to kill him.” A truck travels along County Road 309C Wednesday after construction crews completed a three-quarter-mile drainage project. The Murders On June 4, 2014, officers road opened Monday. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A responded to a call involving gunshots on the northside shortly after midnight. (Mattear) was talking to,” Izely Crowley, 40, died after most money included Georgia- Shaw said. being shot at the corner of Pacific, Seminole Electric, Shaw said witnesses told 11th and Bronson streets. March Kmart, Putnam County Clerk officers the unknown voice “He was in the process of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A of Courts, the TC39ers and belonged to a woman. running when he was shot,” various Putnam County School Shaw said the argument Shaw said. District groups. escalated into an attack. Shaw said Crowley had an research and help prevent The March for Babies walk “(Mattear) had injuries to extensive arrest history with infant mortality, premature celebrates the end of the major his throat that we believe some drug-related charges, births and birth defects. fundraising season for March were caused by a knife,” Shaw but officers are still not sure According to March of Dimes of Dimes. Putnam County’s said. what prompted the shooting. data, Florida had a preterm March for Babies walk is 8 Shaw said Mattear walked Shaw said being able to find birth rate — babies born with- a.m. April 9, beginning at the to the home on North Seventh the people responsible for in fewer than 37 weeks gesta- Palatka riverfront. Street and knocked on the both deaths will help bring tion — of 9.9 percent. For information about door. closure to the families of both “Together, I know we’ll make March of Dimes in Putnam “It was the closest house victims. a difference,” Bacon said. County or March for Babies, and the only house with a Anyone with information is Last year, Putnam County visit marchofdimes.org/florida/ CHRIS DEVITTO/Palatka Daily News porch light on,” Shaw said. asked to contact the police March of Dimes fundraising events. E.H. Miller School employees Allyson Paige and Sharon Oliver- Shaw said Mattear died department at 329-0115. resulted in almost $120,000. McKay look at March of Dimes promotional materials at the before help could arrive. The teams that raised the [email protected] kickoff lunch Wednesday at the Woman’s Club of Palatka. “He bled out on the porch,” [email protected]

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012816a5.indd 1 1/27/16 8:08 PM 6A PALATKA DAILY NEWS • THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 CROSSWORD ADVICE BY HARRIETTE COLE ACROSS 42 Ugh! 22 Frau’s 44 Irwin of the 1 Canning jar 43 That woman spouse PGA size 46 Type of printer 24 Foxy 45 Party People gossip about addict sis 6 Hippie 48 Hip boots 25 Army doc cheese greeting 50 Montezuma’s 26 Smart — 46 Annoys Dear Harriette: My sister suf- your family and then change the pa’s behavior. One of the biggest 11 Kind of crust people 27 — monster 47 Cornell or fers from some addiction issues subject. If they persist, ask them challenges for many diabetics is 12 Lieutenant 54 “Woe is me!” 29 Fix the clock Pound under Kirk 55 Romulus 34 Credit union 49 Kind of and lives in the same county as to respect your privacy. controlling their sugar intake, 13 Wild feline and — grants system me. There will occasionally be Dear Harriette: My grandpa even after they know that con- 15 Beat an 56 FYI notes 36 Skipped 51 A funny a headline in local newspapers has diabetes from his eating hab- tinuing those eating habits will incumbent 57 Festoon 39 Rani’s Philips 16 Decrees husband 52 Stray dog about her and something that its. He is supposed to be on a likely cause amputations, blind- 43 Did the crawl 53 9-digit ID Yesterday’s Answer 18 Scale meas. DOWN happened at a gas station, public strict, regimented diet and my ness and death. What your aunt 19 Estuary 1 “— Vadis?” park or school. This is incred- aunt hovers over him to make 21 — Beta 2 Checkout needs to do is figure out how to Kappa scan ibly embarrassing, but what is sure he sticks to it. Over the take care of herself through this 22 Fashion 3 Long-armed worse is being asked about her holiday season, I would see him difficult period. It would be wise accessories one antics. Believe me, I have tried head off, and if I followed him 23 Incites Rover 4 Set free for her to speak to your grandpa’s 25 Kiosk buy, 5 Trampled almost everything to have her a little bit, I would see him doctors to learn of their expecta- slangily 6 Groan get help or stay sober. She does practically inhale a whole slice tions for his health. She should 28 Tools for duels causers not have much contact with my of cake. I do not want to have 30 Sidekick 7 Codgers’ also find out if his insurance will family, but whenever we see her, to “tell” on my grandfather, but 31 New Haven queries cover a nursing home or elder student 8 “The we pretend we haven’t seen the his behavior is seriously detri- care facility in case she can no 32 Basketball Mammoth headlines or heard the gossip. mental to his health. He is at the hoop Hunters” longer care for him. Armed with 33 Horror-flick writer I need to find a way to draw point of amputations because of all of the information that she street 9 Find fault the line about people asking me his diet, and he doesn’t seem 35 Call from the 10 Has lunch can gather, she should talk to about my sister. I feel like all to understand. I am sure this is Alps 14 Gratuities her father about the options for 37 Rural rtes. 15 New York city anyone wants is gossip. They not a once-yearly occurrence and 38 — de force 17 Pouched don’t care about how I am doing. that he frequently goes off eat the future. While she is willing 40 See-through animal and able to care for him now, mineral 19 Very quick What can I do to make people sugary, unhealthy foods behind she can let him know where she 41 “Wheel” buy 20 Tabloid stop talking about my sister to my aunt’s back. Should I tell her (2 wds.) twosomes me? 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Combining your unique (May 21-June 20) is pressuring you. Gather infor- way of viewing everyday life with Be careful how you handle mation that will help you decipher applies in today’s deal. How did ought to have doubled and prob- a strong sense of discipline will your responsibilities. Someone is what’s best for you, and prepare South make East-West sad after ably gone plus 500. lead to your success. likely to complain if you make to make a personal change. AQUARIUS a self-aggrandizing move. Fulfill SCORPIO West led the heart two against five If West had led the spade ace, (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) your promises and make sure your (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) clubs doubled? five clubs doubled would have Focus on what you can do, and motives are honorable. How you handle others will work hard to achieve your goal. CANCER South had a so-so hand for a failed. But when he led a heart, The less time wasted disagree- (June 21-July 22) make a difference. Take the path that will bring you the most three-level weak jump overcall, South took full advantage. He ing with others, the better. Forge Do your best to bring greater knowledge and experience in but the vulnerability was in his won with dummy’s heart ace and ahead instead of looking back. stability to your financial future. order to find your niche. Romance PISCES An innovative investment or col- favor. West’s three-spade response continued with the heart queen. (Feb. 20-March 20) is highlighted. laboration with someone with as SAGITTARIUS showed the values for a single East defended well by playing Don’t wait for slowpokes to much to contribute as you will (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) raise. (With game-invitational low, but South discarded a spade. catch up when you’ve got so much lead to victory. to gain if you keep a steady pace. LEO Stick to basics and don’t get strength, he would have jumped to That scenario was repeated at Love will highlight your day if caught up in wanting as much or (July 23-Aug. 22) four spades; and with game-forc- trick three: heart jack not covered you make a romantic gesture. Not everyone will let you have more than your peers. Offer your ARIES best, and refrain from letting jeal- ing power, he would have cue-bid and spade pitched. Then declarer your way. Don’t limit what you Harry Truman said, “It’s a (March 21-April 19) can accomplish by arguing with ousy dictate your actions. four clubs.) Then North adopted a correctly led dummy’s last heart, Refuse to be daunted by com- someone who will never see CAPRICORN recession when your neighbor plaints or criticism. Bring about a (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) bad tactic: If you are willing to go and even though East played his things as you do. Forge ahead loses his job; it’s a depression change that will boost your self- alone if necessary. Make a point to let everyone to five clubs, do it immediately; king, South threw his last spade. esteem and prepare you for better VIRGO know how you feel. Much can when you lose yours.” do not give the opponents extra A moment later, declarer got into days ahead. (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) be accomplished if you are open TAURUS At the bridge table, if you suc- bidding space. Also, after East his hand with a spade ruff to take Social events should be attend- about your intentions. Special (April 20-May 20) ed. The people you will meet can plans with someone you love will cessfully eliminate losers, your showed his second suit, and West the club finesse and ended with Do whatever it takes to ful- improve your life. Romance is in bring you closer together. opponents will be depressed. That retreated to four spades, North plus 550. COMICS HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne HI AND LOIS Chance Browne

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Raiders undaunted by unbeaten opponent ennis leaders are taking steps at damage control as they The Villages has given finding a way to score is going to be road for a state playoff game was Feb. grapple with allegations of the key. 2, 2006, when they traveled to Ocala TONIGHT Tmatch-fixing in recent media up just six goals But there’s one problem. Trinity Catholic after losing 1-0 in reports, which have cast a shadow A lack of familiarity. the District 5-3A tournament final to over the first Grand Slam of the year “I know their record and who Keystone Heights. On that night, the REGION 2-2A BOYS SOCCER and shaken confidence in the integ- Y ARK LUMENTHAL they’ve played and that’s about it,” Raiders and Celtics played a classic Crescent City (17-6-1) B M B at The Villages (16-0-1) rity of the sport. Palatka Daily News Thomas said. “The only team that we that was decided on penalty kicks When: 7 p.m. An independent review of tennis’ share against one another this year is with Trinity Catholic prevailing, 5-4. How they got there: Crescent City lost, 5-1, in the District 5-2A final; The Villages defeated Mount anti-corruption unit was announced John Thomas has looked at the Umatilla.” Thomas does not want an ending Dora, 2-1, in the District 6-2A final. Wednesday at the Australian Open in numbers of his team’s latest oppo- In their battles with Umatilla’s like that again. And he said he sees Winner gets: The winner of the quarterfinal the wake of allegations that officials nent. Bulldogs, the Buffalo made quick the focus in his players going into this between Mount Dora at Keystone Heights next- Tuesday night. If the Raiders win, they travel had failed to properly investigate sus- “They are racking up the goals on work of the Bulldogs, 8-0, while the one. regardless of who wins the other quarterfinal. pected cases of match-fixing. weaker opponents,” the veteran Raiders were 5-0 winners. “We talked a little about (The Directions: Take U.S. 17 south 21 1/4 miles to SR 40. Make a right turn and travel 14 1/4 miles to ATP Chairman Chris Kermode said Crescent City Junior-Senior High Even though Thomas has no idea Villages) being unbeaten in practice,” SR 19. Turn left onto SR 19 and go another 14 1/2 immediate action was needed to School boys soccer coach said. “But of what kind of team the Raiders will Thomas said. “They boys are good miles to CR 42. Turn right and travel 18 1/4 miles west to U.S. 27A/441A/SR 25 and go just over four “restore public confidence in our still, there’s an element to the defense face and has just one common oppo- with it. We’ve been in this situation miles. Turn right onto U.S. 441/SR 25 and go less sport” and that “nothing is off the that’s given up six goals all year.” nent, they have no choice but to move before. They know we’re going to than half a mile. Turn right onto CR 466 (Lemon Street) and go just over 5 3/4 miles. Turn left onto table.” Thomas is intrigued. As his on from Friday’s District 5-2A cham- have a tough game with The Villages Belvedere Boulevard, then the first right onto “I think this is a very bold step. We Raiders (17-6-1) get set to face pionship loss to Keystone Heights, and if we lose, that ends it. I think Buffalo Trail. Follow the road as it loops back need to address the perception, public unbeaten District 6-2A champion which forces them to play their state we’re very optimistic going in.” toward the school. The main parking lot is the sec- ond one on the right and the football/soccer field is confidence, hit it head on. We don’t The Villages (16-0-1) tonight, he and tournament opener on the road. The right next to it. have anything to hide at all.” his veteran team realize that to win, last time the Raiders were on the See SOCCER, Page 8A The creation of the review, which was earlier reported by The Associated Press, came 10 days after the BBC and BuzzFeed News pub- SJR STATE BASEBALL 2016 lished stories alleging that tennis authorities had suppressed evidence of match-fixing and failed to thor- oughly investigate possible cases of corruption involving 16 players who have ranked in the top 50 over the past decade. No players were named in the reports. The review will be funded by the Tennis Integrity Board, which over- sees the anti-corruption unit set up by the sport in 2008 to combat match-fix- ing. It will be led by Adam Smith, a London-based lawyer who is an expert in sports law. “The last thing anyone wants is another sports body investigating itself,” Kermode said. Andy Murray agreed that having an outsider conduct the inquiry would give it added credibility. “Yeah, that’s positive. Surely. I think in these situations I think peo- ple become skeptical when it’s sort of kept in-house a little bit,” he said after his quarterfinal win over David Ferrer on Wednesday. Kermode said the review panel would have an open-ended deadline and budget and that its findings would be made public. He also said tennis’ governing bodies were commit- ted to acting on every recommenda- tion of the panel. Among the issues the panel is expected to examine is whether the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) needs additional resources to do its job, how it can improve transparency without compromising its investigations, and CHRIS DEVITTO / Palatka Daily News whether the sport needs to expand its SJR State coach Ross Jones talks with players during infield practice on Tuesday. integrity education programs. The lack of funding should be of paramount concern, Martina Navratilova said Wednesday. Officials say the unit has received $14 million in total investment since 2008. “We’re talking about thousands and thousands of matches, so the only way to really control that is for the ATP, Sustaining Success WTA and ITF to work together and put more money into the integrity unit,” said Navratilova, who won 18 Vikings hope to take fourth straight MFC title, improve on last year’s 47 wins Grand Slam singles titles and is a long-time ambassador for the sport. BY ANDY HALL before the champs got to a tired bullpen. year, we have to play like we’re not. We have to “How do you police thousands and Palatka Daily News An all-sophomore outfield appears to have play unselfishly. Home runs are not every- thousands of matches without a lot of withstood the loss of an all-stater, infield holes thing. We’re very talented but sometimes too money? We’re talking millions of dol- alent has its limits, even on a team created by graduation have been filled and St. focused on individual numbers. Our hitters lars here that are needed.” with seemingly limitless talent. Johns is three-deep behind the plate. have to learn to take a more team-oriented Another issue that is likely to be “Everywhere I go, everybody wants Ranked first in the state much of last year, approach.” addressed is the sponsorship of tour- to know if we’re going to be as good as SJR State opens the season at fourth – the The pitching staff has depth, ability and an naments by gambling companies, last year,” said St. Johns River State highest preseason ranking in school history – all-sophomore rotation as the season unfolds. which Navratilova, Murray and oth- TCollege baseball coach Ross Jones, whose 2015 and is 21st nationally on the Perfect Game web At the top is Andy Toelken (8-1, 2.29 earned- ers have described as hypocritical. club set a school record for single-season victo- site. run average in 2015), described as a strike One of the Australian Open’s spon- ries at 47-10, won its third straight Mid-Florida So with the season starting with a Friday thrower who has matured in his role. Daniel sors this year is the British betting Conference championship and finished third in doubleheader at Abraham Baldwin College in Williams (5-0, 1.78) gave St. Johns a complete agency William Hill. the state tournament, eliminated by eventual Tifton, Ga., the question remains: Will the game in Lakeland and the coach’s son, Palatka Last week, tennis authorities vehe- national champion Northwest Florida State. Vikings be as good? High grad Hunter Jones (5-1, 2.13) is said to be mently rejected the allegations in the The three pitchers who won games at state “If I can get this team to play as hard as the most improved on the staff. He’ll likely get BBC and BuzzFeed reports and point- are back. So are a closer who went nine riveting that (state tournament) team in Lakeland, the start in the first game of a home double- ed to the fact the TIU had sanctioned innings in a 17-inning marathon the Vikings we’ll be special,” Jones said. “That’s my job. header with Abraham Baldwin on Saturday. 18 people for match-fixing since its won to stay alive, along with a starter who That’s on me. inception, including five players and went deep into the Northwest Florida game “If we want to be as good as we were last See VIKINGS, Page 8A one official who received lifetime bans. Philip Brook, head of the Tennis Integrity Board, reiterated Wednesday the recent media reports PREP BASKETBALL “did not reveal anything new,” but acknowledged that sports gambling has evolved in recent years with the widespread expansion of online bet- Crescent City girls’ season ends in Fort Meade ting, making a review of tennis’ anti- corruption efforts necessary. Brook noted, for instance, that Palatka Daily News All their wins came at the expense of Christopher, who just became eligible, consecutive state playoff berth. They there are now some 68 different possi- The Crescent City Junior-Senior their closest rival, Taylor, including a had five points in her only game of the qualified the previous three years as ble bets that can be placed on tennis High School girls basketball team 44-16 rout on Monday. Unlike the season. runnerup in a three-team district matches, more than half of them dur- couldn’t sustain its first-round success Wildcats, the Miners (16-5) had an Kayleyah Clark had 18 points for before 8-1A doubled to six teams. ing play. in the District 8-1A tournament answer for the inside scoring of Fort Meade, which led 10-2, 30-7 and The top seed from the southern divi- Wednesday against a team not named Brianna King and Keyaudra Williams. 36-12 at the quarter breaks. sion, Fort Meade will play the No. 1 See BERGMAN, Page 8A Pierson Taylor. The Crescent City post players com- “We just fell apart in the second team from the north, Wildwood, for the Two nights after their most one-sid- bined for 20 points against Taylor but quarter. We didn’t do anything,” said championship on Friday. Wildwood ed win of the season, the Raiders start- only three against Fort Meade. Crescent City coach Veronica Glover. eliminated Pahokee in Wednesday’s ANDY HALL ed slowly in a 45-19 semifinal loss at King did come up with six rebounds, “We had a good second half. We just other semifinal. Sports Editor 312-5239 Fort Meade, ending their season at a steal and a block. Antwanae Brown started too late.” [email protected] 3-15. scored a team-high six points. Scanira The loss denied the Raiders a fourth See BASKETBALL, Page 8A

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Pacific Division Dallas 26 21 .553 13½ CALENDAR GP W L OT Pts GF GA Houston 25 23 .521 15 Fantasy sports may become legal NOTE: Schedules are submitted by TODAY ON TELEVISION Los Angeles 48 30 15 3 63 126 109 New Orleans 16 28 .364 22 schools, leagues and recreation San Jose 48 26 18 4 56 142 129 Northwest Division TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are moving departments and are subject to Arizona 49 24 20 5 53 131 146 W L Pct GB change without notice. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Anaheim 47 22 18 7 51 101 111 Oklahoma City 35 13 .729 — closer to making fantasy sports legal in the state. 7 p.m. CBS Sports Robert Morris at Mount Vancouver 50 20 19 11 51 122 139 Portland 21 26 .447 13½ House and Senate panels on Wednesday voted in THURSDAY, January 28 St. Mary’s Calgary 47 21 23 3 45 125 144 Utah 20 25 .444 13½ HIGH SCHOOL 7 p.m. ESPN Iowa at Maryland Edmonton 50 19 26 5 43 122 149 Denver 17 29 .370 17 favor of bills to allow and regulate fantasy sports con- Boys Soccer 7 p.m. ESPN2 Notre Dame at Syracuse NOTE: Two points for a win, one Minnesota 14 33 .298 20½ tests. The legislation would cover both season-long Region 2-2A Tournament 7 p.m. ESPNU Cincinnati at Connecticut point for overtime loss. Pacific Division First Round 7:30 p.m. Fox Sports 1 UAB at Western Kentucky Tuesday’s Games W L Pct GB fantasy baseball or football leagues, as well as daily Crescent City at The Villages, 7 p.m. 9 p.m. CBS Sports Southeastern Missouri at Anaheim 6, Boston 2 Golden State 41 4 .911 — fantasy leagues. Boys Basketball SIU-Edwardsville Pittsburgh 2, New Jersey 0 L.A. Clippers 30 16 .652 11½ Interlachen at Gainesville St. Francis, Carolina 5, Chicago 0 Sacramento 20 25 .444 21 Florida’s attorney general back in 1991 issued an 9 p.m. ESPN Michigan State at North- Columbus 5, Montreal 2 7 p.m. western Phoenix 14 33 .298 28 opinion that football fantasy leagues were a form of Starke Bradford at Palatka, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 L.A. Lakers 9 38 .191 33 illegal gambling. But fantasy leagues have continued 9 p.m. ESPN2 Oregon at Arizona Florida 5, Toronto 1 Tuesday’s Games FRIDAY, January 29 9 p.m. ESPNU Richmond at George Winnipeg 5, Arizona 2 L.A. Clippers 91, Indiana 89 to flourish and expand since then, including the cre- HIGH SCHOOL Washington Nashville 2, Vancouver 1 Philadelphia 113, Phoenix 103 ation of daily fantasy leagues. Boys Basketball 10 p.m. Fox Sports 1 Washington at UCLA San Jose 6, Colorado 1 Toronto 106, Washington 89 Winter Park Trinity Prep at Crescent 11 p.m. ESPNU Loyola Marymount at BYU Wednesday’s Games Miami 102, Brooklyn 98 Fantasy leagues, however, have come under scruti- City, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay 1, Toronto 0 Oklahoma City 128, New York 122, ny in other states. State officials have confirmed that Philadelphia 4, Washington 3, OT St. Augustine St. Joseph Academy at GOLF OT the U.S. Attorney in Tampa is conducting an investi- Interlachen, 7:30 p.m. 6 a.m. Golf Channel European PGA Commer- Nashville at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Milwaukee 107, Orlando 100 Wrestling cial Bank Qatar Masters, Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Portland 112, Sacramento 97 gation, although the scope of it is unclear. At Belleview High School Thursday’s Games Dallas 92, L.A. Lakers 90 Interlachen at Diamondback Duals, 2 at Doha, Qatar No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games Sen. Joe Negron says the legislation is needed so p.m. 11:30 a.m. Golf Channel Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Friday’s Games Cleveland 115, Phoenix 93 that Floridians are not charged with a crime. At Flagler-Palm Coast High School Classic, first round, at No games scheduled Boston 111, Denver 103 Palatka at Flagler-Palm Coast Rotary Paradise Island, Bahamas Detroit 110, Philadelphia 97 Tournament, 3 p.m. 3 p.m. Golf Channel PGA Farmers Insurance Oklahoma City 126, Minnesota 123 NFL Open, first round, at San Lighting 1, Leafs 0 San Antonio 130, Houston 99 COLLEGE Diego Toronto 0 0 0—0 L.A. Clippers 85, Atlanta 83 Baseball 8 p.m. Golf Channel Asian SMBC Singapore Tampa Bay 1 0 0—1 Utah 102, Charlotte 73 Shula backs son in Super Bowl SJRSC at Abraham Baldwin (2), 2 Open, second round First Period—1, Tampa Bay, Dallas at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. p.m. 4 a.m. Golf Channel European PGA Commer- Stamkos 21 (Stralman, Filppula), Thursday’s Games 4:38 (pp). Penalties—Polak, Tor Atlanta at Indiana, 7 p.m. MIAMI — Hall of Fame coach Don Shula plans to cial Bank Qatar Masters, (delay of game), 3:59; Gardiner, Tor Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. attend the Super Bowl, where he’ll root for his son, TIDES third round, at Doha, (tripping), 7:13; Clune, Tor (goalten- Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Palatka City Dock Qatar der interference), 17:32. Milwaukee at Memphis, 8 p.m. Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula. High Low Second Period—None. Penalties— New York at Toronto, 8 p.m. A Miami Dolphins spokesman said Wednesday Today 6:19A,6:32P 1:18A,1:33P NBA Corrado, Tor (interference), 3:12; Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. that the 86-year-old Shula will make the cross-coun- Jan. 29 6:19A,6:32P 1:57A,2:20P 8 p.m. TNT Knicks at Raptors Kucherov, TB (embellishment), 5:45; Jan. 30 7:38A,7:50P 2:37A,3:10P 10:30 p.m. TNT Bulls at Lakers Kadri, Tor (slashing), 7:48; Boyle, TB try trip to the game in Santa Clara, California. (high-sticking), 7:48; Parenteau, Tor COLLEGE Mike Shula was 7 when he watched his dad’s St. Augustine Beach AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS (high-sticking), 14:19; Paquette, TB Men’s basketball scores Dolphins beat the Washington Redskins in the Super High Low 3:30 a.m. ESPN Men’s semifinals, at Mel- (slashing), 17:40. Today 10:43A,11:08P 4:38A,4:59P Third Period—None. Penalties—T. EAST Bowl to finish the 1972 season 17-0. That’s still the Jan. 29 11:21A,11:49P 5:22A,5:39P bourne Johnson, TB (high-sticking), 5:10; Albany (NY) 85, Mass.-Lowell 55 Jan. 30 ------,12:02P 6:11A,6:24P Rielly, Tor (tripping), 9:42. Dayton 67, La Salle 51 only perfect season in NFL history. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Shots on Goal—Toronto 6-11-13— Fairleigh Dickinson 75, LIU Brooklyn 58 Don Shula’s team repeated as Super Bowl champi- 7 p.m. FS Sun Notre Dame at Georgia 30. Tampa Bay 17-5-7—29. Lehigh 82, Lafayette 74 ons the following year. NOTES Tech Power-play opportunities—Toronto Maine 61, Hartford 43 0 of 3; Tampa Bay 1 of 6. This season, he has watched the NFC champion PAL Boxing 7 p.m. SEC Network Auburn at Georgia Maryland 89, Penn St. 53 9 p.m. SEC Network Tennessee at Mississippi Goalies—Toronto, Bernier 6-13-3 (29 Rhode Island 80, UMass 79 Panthers on TV from his home in Miami. He also LOCALS HEADED TO NATIONALS State shots-28 saves). Tampa Bay, St. Bonaventure 65, Saint Joseph’s 51 David Garcia and Marquez Johnson Vasilevskiy 8-4-0 (30-30). Syracuse 62, Boston College 61 talks strategy with his son on the phone — often when of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office A—19,092 (19,092). T—2:30. UMBC 62, Binghamton 51 Mike is headed home from the stadium after games. Police Athletic League have won Sampson 2 0-2 5, S. Brown 2 4-4 8, Referees—Brian Pochmara, Kyle Vermont 83, New Hampshire 63 regional championships that earned F. Williams 2 0-0 4, Mitchell 2 0-1 4, NHL Rehman. Linesmen—Derek Amell, SOUTH them places on Team Florida for the Jones 0 0-1 0, Baker 2 0-0 4, EASTERN CONFERENCE Tony Sericolo. Clemson 73, Pittsburgh 60 NASCAR PAL nationals in Kansas City, Mo. Mahlie Sampson 0 0-2 0. Totals 20 Atlantic Division Coastal Carolina 68, UNC Asheville 66, The organization is working to raise 4-14 45. GP W L OT Pts GF GA OT funds for their trip, which begins Feb. Three-point FG: Mahlia Sampson. Florida 49 29 15 5 63 135 108 NBA Coppin St. 73, NC A&T 68 Legendary broadcaster dies 3, and welcomes any support commu- Team fouls: Crescent City 13, Fort Tampa Bay 49 27 18 4 58 130 117 EASTERN CONFERENCE Delaware St. 71, NC Central 60 nity businesses and private individuals Meade 15. Fouled out: none. Detroit 49 25 16 8 58 122 124 Atlantic Division East Carolina 64, Temple 61 can provide. Technical fouls: none. Boston 49 26 18 5 57 147 131 W L Pct GB Georgia Tech 90, NC State 83 DAYTONA BEACH — Barney Hall, whose folksy “The PCSO PAL is very grateful to Montreal 50 24 22 4 52 136 134 Toronto 30 15 .667 — High Point 73, Campbell 63 delivery brought NASCAR racing to life for radio lis- Sheriff Jeff Hardy and his efforts to BOYS Ottawa 50 23 21 6 52 139 155 Boston 26 21 .553 5 Jacksonville 78, Florida Gulf Coast 69 build and support a strong mentoring Paxon 64, Crescent City 42 Buffalo 50 20 26 4 44 114 136 New York 22 25 .468 9 Kennesaw St. 78, SC-Upstate 75 teners across the country for more than five decades, and life-enhancing program such as Paxon 23 11 23 7–64 Toronto 48 17 22 9 43 114 134 Brooklyn 12 34 .261 18½ Kentucky 88, Missouri 54 died late Tuesday. He was 83. PAL,” said Barry Stewart, executive Crescent City 14 10 9 9–42 Metropolitan Division Philadelphia 7 40 .149 24 Liberty 69, Gardner-Webb 55 NASCAR officials confirmed Hall’s death early director and head coach. Paxon School (13-11): Warren 2 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Southeast Division Louisville 91, Virginia Tech 83 To make a donation, contact Stewart 0-0 4, Nelson 8 0-0 16, Livingston Washington 47 35 8 4 74 158 104 W L Pct GB Mississippi 80, Auburn 63 Wednesday, with chairman and CEO Brian France at (386) 383-9486. 5 0-0 10, D. Williams 2 3-4 7, N.Y. Rangers 49 27 17 5 59 142 129 Atlanta 27 20 .574 — Morehead St. 75, Austin Peay 65 saying “the entire NASCAR family extends its condo- Wilcox 4 0-2 11, McDougald 0 2-2 N.Y. Islanders 47 25 16 6 56 130 118 Miami 25 21 .543 1½ Murray St. 75, E. Kentucky 71 2, Butler 1 1-2 3, Jordan 5 1-6 11, Pittsburgh 48 24 17 7 55 121 120 Charlotte 22 24 .478 4½ Radford 90, Longwood 81 lences to the family, friends and fans of Barney Hall, a PREP BASKETBALL New Jersey 50 25 20 5 55 114 118 Dinish 0 0-0 0, Howard 0 0-0 0. Washington 20 23 .465 5 South Florida 73, Tulane 60 NASCAR broadcasting giant for more than 50 years.” GIRLS Totals 27 7-16 64. Carolina 51 23 20 8 54 123 135 Orlando 20 24 .455 5½ Winthrop 97, Charleston Southern 72 District 8-1A Tournament Crescent City (13-11): Jones 0 Philadelphia 47 21 18 8 50 109 127 Central Division MIDWEST Hall called his first Daytona 500 in 1960 and Semifinal round 0-0 0, Johnson 3 2-2 8, R. Columbus 51 19 27 5 43 133 163 W L Pct GB Butler 67, DePaul 53 missed “The Great American Race” just four times in Fort Meade 45, Crescent City 19 Robinson 0 0-0 0, Z. Robinson 0 WESTERN CONFERENCE Cleveland 32 12 .727 — Dayton 73, Saint Louis 37 Crescent City 2 5 5 7–19 0-0 0, Gilyard 0 1-2 1, Brooks 4 Central Division Chicago 25 19 .568 7 Indiana St. 68, Missouri St. 59 57 years. Fort Meade 10 20 6 9–45 2-5 10, McHellen 3 1-1 7, Lewis 4 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 25 21 .543 8 Michigan 68, Rutgers 57 A native of Elkin, N.C., Hall was one of the original Crescent City (3-15): Turner 2 0-1 8-10 16, Ellis 0 0-0 0, Kelly 0 0-0 Chicago 53 33 16 4 70 147 122 Indiana 23 22 .511 9½ SOUTHWEST members of the Motor Racing Network staff and wide- 4, A. Brown 2 2-6 6, Christopher 2 0, C. Williams 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 Dallas 50 31 14 5 67 162 133 Milwaukee 20 27 .426 13½ Arkansas 74, Texas A&M 71 1-2 5, King 0 1-2 1, K. Williams 1 14-20 42. St. Louis 52 28 16 8 64 129 128 WESTERN CONFERENCE Houston 81, Tulsa 66 ly known as the “Voice of MRN.” He was inducted into 0-0 2, Simms 0 1-2 1, Cuevas 0 0-0 Three-point FG: Wilcox 3. Team Minnesota 49 23 17 9 55 121 115 Southwest Division FAR WEST the National Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007. 0. Totals 7 5-13 19. fouls: Jacksonville Paxon 14, Colorado 51 26 22 3 55 139 139 W L Pct GB Boise St. 75, UNLV 56 Fort Meade (16-5): C. Clark 1 0-2 Crescent City 13. Fouled out: Nashville 49 23 18 8 54 127 130 San Antonio 39 7 .848 — Fresno St. 49, Wyoming 42 In 2012, he joined former MRN colleague Ken 2, K. Clark 9 0-2 18, Mahlia none. Technical fouls: none. Winnipeg 49 22 24 3 47 126 140 Memphis 26 20 .565 13 New Mexico 63, Air Force 33 Squier as the initial recipients and namesakes of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Dancer who lost leg in marathon bombing will run it – Associated Press Raising money for Haslet-Davis, 35, lost her left last few blocks of the course with when the second of the two bombs leg below the knee in the April her brothers. Last spring, wearing exploded. Basketball Limbs for Life 2013 attacks, which killed three a long flowing gown and heels, she In some of the rawest testimony CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A people and wounded more than and a partner danced a foxtrot heard during last year’s federal 260 others. across the finish line. trial of admitted bomber BOYS BASKETBALL By William J. Kole She said she’s up to 10 miles in “Back in 2013, I vowed to dance Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was con- n Against the bigger schools on its schedule, Associated Press training, using a carbon-fiber again and made a pledge to run victed and sentenced to death for Crescent City continues to struggle, losing to class blade to help fulfill a promise she the Boston Marathon. I’ve since his role in the attacks, she recalled 5A Jacksonville Paxon at home, 64-42, as the BOSTON — A professional made to herself after the attacks danced, and on April 18, 2016, I hugging her husband tightly after Eagles (13-11) went on a 23-9 run in the third ballroom dancer who lost a leg in — a vow, she jokes, “that I made will make good on that promise,” the first bomb went off down the quarter to take a 57-33 lead into the final quarter. the Boston Marathon bombings while I was doped up on Vicodin.” she said. street and saying: “The next one’s Andre Nelson led the Eagles with 16 points, says she’s training to run this “I’m really excited and slightly “I knew it would be powerful if I gonna hit, the next one’s gonna while Mark Wilcox and Nieja Jordan added 11 year’s race: all 26.2 miles of it. terrified,” she told The Associated were able to do that - not only for hit.” points apiece in a balanced scoring attack. Adrianne Haslet-Davis said Press in a telephone interview myself but for other amputees The next thing she knew, she For the Raiders (13-11), which have lost three Wednesday she’ll run to help raise after announcing her intentions who are saying, “I can’t do this or was on the ground, her leg shred- straight, Datwan Lewis scored 16 points and had money and awareness for Limbs Tuesday in an appearance on the that.’” ded and bleeding heavily. six rebounds, while Michael Brooks added 10 for Life, an Oklahoma City-based Hallmark Channel. The Boston Marathon’s 120th Since then, she has resumed points and a team-high 13 rebounds. The Raiders organization that provides pros- In 2014, during the first run- running will be held April 18. her pro dancing career and has host 20-4 Winter Park Trinity Prep Friday night theses to low-income amputees ning of the marathon after the Haslet-Davis was near the fin- been traveling the country as an in their regular-season finale. who can’t afford an artificial limb. bombings, Haslet-Davis ran the ish line, cheering for the runners, event speaker.

Monday and he looked pretty Keystone Heights is likely in the 22-1 and champion of District good,” Thomas said. “He’s still next round and a rematch with 6-3A. Port Orange Spruce Creek, Bergman Soccer recovering and we’ll see how it the Indians, who the Raiders beat which beat the Raiders in their CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A goes. He’s our defensive captain twice in the regular season before opener, 6-0, just won the District and he has a good working rela- Friday’s district final loss. The 2-5A title and has an 18-5 record. Kermode said some of the players he’s spoken to The Raiders have been led on tionship with our other defenders Indians host Mount Dora tonight And Spruce Creek beat DeLand were “very angry” about the allegations in the offense by senior Cesar and goalie. Other than Saul, after the Indians won last Friday in the district final. DeLand (9-3- reports because of the damage that’s been done to Maldonado (19 goals, 15 assists, everyone else is fine and ready to and Mount Dora lost to The 6) tied the Raiders on Jan. 12, their reputations. He cautioned against publicly 53 points) and junior Eduardo go.” Villages in the District 6-2A final. 2-2. naming players suspected of wrongdoing without Espino (16g-4a-36p), the county’s And it will be all hands on deck, “I heard our boys talking about “I am hoping that coaching phi- evidence. two leading scorers. Alex Galvan especially with an offense that it,” Thomas said. “They feel good losophy pays off,” Thomas said. It’s a stance that’s been echoed by many players has also had a big impact in a has scored 98 goals this season about playing Keystone even “Everyone we’ve chosen to play at the Australian Open. short time on the varsity with 10 and has been led by juniors Uziel though the score was lopsided as has done well and are still play- “You shouldn’t put names out there on suspicion,” goals and three assists. Hernandez (22g-8a-52p) and it was the last time. But to get ing in the state tournament. doubles player Bob Bryan said. “You better have Defensively, the Raiders were Oscar Perez (20g-4a-44p) and a there, we have to beat this team Except for the 8-0 blowout against some hard evidence before you take someone’s repu- without All-County center-back defense anchored by goalies Seth on their field.” Taylor (on Jan. 14), we’ve been in tation down. … That kind of stuff sticks with you for Saul Gomez, a junior, whose Perez (0.31 goals per game), the What works in the Raiders’ every one of those matches. So we a long time.” ankle problems wouldn’t allow starter, and Hunter Freitag (0.11 favor, Thomas said, is having a feel confident playing with most him to play in the championship gpg), the backup. tough schedule during the regu- anybody we see.” Justin Bergman writes for The Associated Press. against the Indians last Friday. If the Raiders manage to knock lar season. Pierson Taylor, which AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich contributed “We had him in practice on off the unbeaten Buffalo, a trip to beat the Raiders three times, is [email protected] to this story from Washington.

practice, University of North Florida home runs, 44 RBI last season), a become late-inning defensive replace- and has won raves for his work in cen- transfer Pearson McMahan or sophomore Jones considers the best ments. Versatile sophomore Collin ter replacing Houston Astros signee Vikings lefthander Ryan Ross, an Appalachian power hitter in the state. Alexander Morrill and Luke Maddox, who is at 85 Myles Straw. University of Alabama CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7A State transfer who has signed with batted behind the state’s 2015 player percent after missing most of fall prac- transfer Jamal Howard has impressed East Carolina. “I can envision Carr, of the year, Nate Lowe, and hit two tice with a broken foot, provide depth. with his power. The Vikings will need more than McMahan and Ryan Ross being really home runs for the Vikings in Lakeland. Harlan Harris did almost all the So goes the lineup – for now. three starters during a busy month special from the seventh inning on,” Shortstop Nick Owens is a North catching down the stretch last season “Not once have we ever gone into a before conference play begins. One Jones said. Carolina State transfer that Jones and has improved his offense as a season thinking, ‘This is our lineup.’ possibility is Tyler Carr, who set a Sophomore Dalton Whitaker (2-1, says will dominate routine plays and sophomore. He’ll be pushed by a pair That’s what the first 24 (nonconfer- school record with 13 saves as a fresh- 5.79) and freshmen Trevin Eubanks, could bat at the top of the order. of freshmen, Andrew Williamson and ence) games are for,” Jones said. “We man and turned in an otherworldly Jordan Kennedy, Harrison Hyatt and Second baseman Omar Villaman Jimbo Reemsnyder. have a lot of different moves. So much performance in the 17-inning state lefty Rhys Pollock round out a staff returns after having redshirted last Across the outfield are Alec Dowell is predicated on first base and how we tournament game. that can mix things up. spring and is called one of the highest (.280, four HR, 18 RBI) in left, set the defense. “We have a level of toughness on our “When you build a pitching staff, you character players Jones has coached. Matthew Rhodes (.302, three HR, 37 “The goal is to be the best team we pitching staff that I really like. Tyler can’t have the same look over and over First base is a question. Freshmen RBI) in center and Wes Weeks (.310, can be by March 2.” Carr is just that,” Jones said. again. In a three-game series, people Cole Perry and Nick Koslowski both one HR, 24 RBI) in right. The third That’s when conference play begins He could also turn to lefthanded are seeing it pretty good,” Jones said. hit for power – Perry from the right, baseman at the start of last season, at home against Seminole State. By freshman Andrew Vaccacio, consid- Three-quarters of the infield are set. Koslowski from the left – but Rhodes moved to left to make room for then, there may be a clear answer to ered the best freshman pitcher at fall At third is Hunter Alexander (.321, 11 Alexander or even Toelken could Alexander in the everyday defense the question Jones keeps getting. MIDDAY CASH 3 5-0-2 MIDDAY PLAY 4 3-7-1-6 FANTASY 5 6-10-22-32-36 LOTTO 1-10-22-24-29-48 XTRA 4 FLORIDA LOTTERY WEDNESDAY EVENING CASH 3 2-2-1 EVENING PLAY 4 2-7-0-9 POWERBALL 3-12-40-52-67 PB 21 PP x 2

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Submitted photo First Coast Technical College hosted its winter graduation ceremony, and 40 Putnam County residents were among those who graduated. 40 Putnam County residents graduate from First Coast Technical College

Palatka Daily News The following Putnam resi- and Justin McDaniel. n Dental Assisting: Erin n Medical Assisting: Dalia Mors, Chris Pillow and Amy dents graduated from First n Commercial Foods & Fritz, Megan Beck, Rose Patino-Espinoza and Narci Warren. Jeff Valasquez, Holly Haring Coast: Culinary Arts: Brandon Hurst. Goodwin, Luis Rodriguez and Patino-Espinoza. n Pharmacy Technician: and Megan Beck led First Coast n Air Conditioning, n Cosmetology: Nicole Kayla Shank. n Nails Specialty: Chelsea Shelby Plymel. Technical College with honors Refrigeration & Heating Armstrong, Bronson Diment, n Digital Design 1 & 2: Dubois. n Practical Nursing: Jan. 21 as 40 Putnam County Technology 1 & 2: James Stott, Holly Haring, Amber Elkins, Bryan Groves. n Patient Care Breanne Blair, Lydia Boyette, residents graduated during the John Vancil and Anthony Nacci. Shailyn Anderson, Darian n Massage Therapy: Technician: Denisha Burton, Bernadette Davis, Iesha Faulk, college’s winter graduation cere- n Applied Welding Parcher, Eleanor Perham, Nicole Rebecca Alford and Taylor Kizzy Leonard, Felicia Eder Sanchez and Amanda mony. Technology: Jefferey Valaquez Taylor and Claribel Garcia. Brantley. McCaskill, Alexis Moore, Jessica Woodbury. State News House passes bill to study, regulate fracking

Democrats listed problems with contamina- gerous sexual predator with a history of target- By Brendan Farrington JACKSONVILLE Associated Press tion and spills in states that allow fracking. ing children.” They also said wells often quickly run dry, leav- Billy the bear helps develop TALLAHASSEE — The state House ing damage behind and no long lasting econom- better bear-resistant trash can ORLANDO approved a bill Wednesday that would create ic benefit. regulations for fracking despite strong opposi- And they said a state prone to sinkholes A black bear named Billy is helping Florida’s Firefighter avoids tion from Democrats who said the oil and gas shouldn’t be blasting holes below the earth’s efforts to reduce the number of human-bear jail for 18 DUI crashes drilling practice could contaminate groundwa- surface. interactions. ter, damage the environment, make people sick “In order for the fracking industry to thrive in The bear at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens An Orlando firefighter will not serve any jail and hurt Florida’s tourism industry. this state, Florida will have to be drilled so spent 25 minutes scratching and tossing a newly time for crashing into 18 parked vehicles while The House voted 73-45 in favor of the bill (HB many times that it will become more porous designed bear-resistant trash can. Billy couldn’t driving drunk. 191) after more than an hour of debate, with than Swiss cheese,” said Democratic Rep. get it open. Korey Steinert, 22, pleaded no contest Tuesday only a handful of Republicans joining Dwight Dudley of St. Petersburg. The container, designed by North Carolina- to driving under the influence, reckless driving Democrats in opposition. He also said fracking will put the state’s based Toter, is in the final stages of design and is and three counts of leaving the scene of an acci- The bill calls for the Department of multi-billion dollar tourism industry at risk by meant to be able to work with automated collec- dent. He was sentenced to 12 months of proba- Environmental Protection to conduct a $1 mil- threatening springs and other waterways. tion trucks. tion and ordered to pay $1,870 in fines and resti- lion study on how fracking would affect surface “Let us not injure or kill the golden goose in Florida’s black bear population has grown, tution. and groundwater and underground geology and pursuit of fool’s gold,” he said. and human-bear interactions have increased. Officials arrested Steinert on Sept. 7 after they then set regulations for the fracking industry. Democrats argued lawmakers should ban, State wildlife officials said bears and humans said he caused more than $13,000 in damage in It will also look at how water and chemicals not regulate fracking. often come into contact because people leave the parking garage of Lofts at SoDo. A witness will be disposed of and any potential for con- Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison of Tampa their trash containers unprotected, and hungry told police the off-duty firefighter crashed his tamination once a well has been plugged. said fracking represents an emerging technolo- bears can’t resist the temptation. pickup through a gate and then chased another Supporters argued fracking, which uses gy that can help make the country energy inde- Preventing easy access to food by buying bear- vehicle up the garage. water and chemicals to blast through rock to pendent. resistant trash containers is a key strategy for The Orlando Fire Department opened an get to oil and gas underneath, is already allowed “We owe it to our constituents to fully explore reducing bear-human interactions. internal investigation, but officials haven’t deter- under Florida law and the bill would simply whether this new technology can be safely done mined if Steinert will be disciplined. make sure it’s done safely. They downplayed in Florida, where it can be done in Florida and if DAYTONA BEACH the risks involved in the process. it can be done to protect our citizens while DELTONA “Wishing for a zero risk process or some abso- reaching for the goal that we all share, which is Judge tacks 5 more years on lute safety is not possible,” said Republican energy independence,” he said. Florida sex offender’s sentence 2 killed, 1 critically injured Rep. Cary Pigman, a medical doctor from Avon Florida has several active oil and gas wells in in Interstate 4 crash Park. the southwest peninsula and in the Florida A judge sentenced a Central Florida man to “Oil and natural gas production is an untidy Panhandle near Pensacola. The state is cur- five years in prison for failure to register as a sex Authorities said two people were killed when a process. So is all of mining. So is farming. So is rently reviewing five applications to drill. offender. car and truck collided on a Central Florida high- industry. Yet our society needs energy, we need A similar Senate bill (SB 318) has one more David Allan Hall, 41, has bigger problems. He way. food and we need the finished products made committee stop before it goes to the chamber was already sentenced last summer to 825 years The crash occurred on Interstate 4 near from natural resources.” floor. after being found guilty of 55 counts of posses- Deltona Monday night. sion of child pornography. The Florida Highway Patrol reported a Ford Prosecutors sought to have the additional five Mustang ran into a Ford pickup. The truck’s years tacked onto the 825 years because there’s driver and one passenger were ejected and died always the chance a sentence could be over- at the scene. A third occupant sustained critical turned on appeal. Hall has already appealed the injuries and was transported to a nearby hospi- Handi-House longer sentence. tal. 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012816 Applause.indd 1 1/26/16 2:22 PM For details, call 328-1461. includes Joyce Miller’s St. James United Methodist Jambalaya with coleslaw, asked. “Finally, one of the California girls said Church Women Luncheon and French bread, dessert and yes.” Hollister residents Meeting is noon Tuesday at 400 drink. There will be live enter- Baptism Pointing to Linda Becker, Phil Robertson then Reid St., Palatka. A free lunch is tainment and more. Limited continued from PAge 2 said, “Now the confession of faith. From this provided. For details, call 328- seating is available. Order tick- wide mobile home, which they were told was day forward, you’ve already come to know Him Dale and Linda Becker's 1461. ets by Feb. 1 by calling 325-9777 given to Phil Robertson by a company he had and appreciate Him and love Him. Who will be Trinity United Methodist or stopping by the church. done a commercial. the Lord of your life?” Church will host its Souper GWFC Crescent City Seated next to Jan Dasher, the couple “Jesus Christ,” Linda Becker said. vacation to Louisiana Bowl Lunch noon Feb. 7 in the Woman’s Club will have watched as Phil and Kay Robertson came in Robertson then pointed to Dale Becker and fellowship hall, 1400 Husson Dinner After Church 11 a.m.–2 with two boxes of fried chicken, set it down and asked, “Who will be the Lord of your life?” Ave., Palatka. Donations are p.m. fourth Sundays. Takeout is then greeted everyone. “Jesus Christ,” he said. turns into the couple asked to support the Share & available. Cost is $8.50 for a “Gordon introduced us as his Florida friends Pointing to the California girl, Robertson Care Circle mission projects dur- salad, entrée, drink, bread and again,” Linda Becker said. “There were other asked, “Who will be the Lord of your life?” She ing the year and includes soup, dessert. The clubhouse is at 604 people there, including a group of girls from responded, “Jesus Christ.” being baptized by sandwich, dessert and drink. The N. Summit St., Crescent City. California.” With the whit and humor he is known for, public is welcome. John F. St. Monica Catholic Dale Becker recalls Phil Robertson taking a Robertson wasn’t through. Bennett is pastor. Church chicken dinner 4–7 seat on a couch next to the California girls and “If you’ve got a better story, I’m all ears,” he Duck Commander p.m. the first Thursdays at the asking them, ‘Where y'all from?’” said to the group before wading into slippery, YARD SALE Enrichment Center, 410 Oak “The girls said California and Phil jokingly clay bottom Ouachita River waist deep. Women of Hope Lutheran St., Palatka. Cost is $8 and said, ‘Ain’t much good ever come out of “California, you’re first,” he said. Phil Robertson Church will have its White includes baked or fried chicken, California,’” he said. “One of the girls said, Then, it was the Beckers’ turn. Elephant Sale 9 a.m.–2 p.m. mashed potatoes, green beans, ‘We’re good.'” “OK, Miss Florida, you’re next,” he said. “As a Saturday at 273 County Road roll, dessert and beverage. Eat The Beckers said after the Bible study led by bonified baptism, a burial, a death to sin burial 309, Satsuma. Rain or shine. in or takeout. For details, call Gordon Dasher was finished, Phil Robertson and a resurrection, I baptize you in the name of A wide range of items will be 325-9777. asked someone to get him a piece of paper. Jesus for the remission of your sins. God’s going By Trisha Murphy “Faithful to the Finish.” for sale. All money raised will be “I want to show California something,” Dale to seal you with the Holy Spirit and you are Palatka Daily News “I was sitting there thinking, ‘How used for community outreach, as BREAKFAST Becker recalls him saying. guaranteed to live forever. All your sins will be hen Dale and Linda Becker exciting,’” Linda Becker said. “Here we well as church improvements. Howe Memorial United “He sat on the couch and showed the same removed here and now. You got it? Alright, little traveled last July to White’s are sitting with some of the Robertsons For details, call the church at Methodist Church breakfast, symbols he had shared for his Sunday school lady, California is now your sister.” Ferry Road Church of Christ in and thanking God for that little thing.” 649-0631 or Marilyn at 649-4889. 7–9:30 a.m. Saturdays, 252 class,” he said. “He seemed to be sharing the When Dale Becker was called into the water, WWest Monroe, La., they had no The Beckers' experience didn’t end First Congregational Summit St., Crescent City. salvation message to the California girls, and the Duck Dynasty patriarch told him, “I’m going idea it would turn out to be a happy, with the church service. The Putnam Church of Interlachen will Order ala carte. For details, call then he asked them if they wanted to go to the to baptize you in the name of Jesus like old happy, happy day for them. County couple said God was setting have a yard sale 8 a.m. the first 698-2635. river and get baptized. They looked at each Peter did way back over there for the remission Fans of “Duck Dynasty,” the Beckers something bigger in motion for them. Saturday of the month at 415 other and didn’t answer.” of sins.” of Hollister knew they wanted to visit Following the morning service, the Washington St. Outside space is STORYTELLING WORKSHOP The Beckers remember the conversation turn- “God’s gonna give you the Holy Spirit just like the church where the reality TV show Beckers were invited to Phil’s Bible available for $5; tables not fur- St. Peter’s Anglican ing to them as they discussed with the senior those guys right then and there,” he said. “They family members, the Robertsons, study class where Robertson taught the nished. To become a vendor, call Church will host a workshop Duck Commander their baptism as infants. were added to the church. By the way, Christ is attend. gospel about Jesus. “He came, He died, Rosemary at 916-8451. for believers interested in learn- “Do you remember your baptism as an the head of it.” “We were on a camping vacation, and He arose, He ascended, He’s coming ing to express their personal infant?” Robertson asked them. Robertson told his small congregation they we included West Monroe in our route back from 1 Corinthians 15:104. MEETINGS relationship with Christ as a “We said, ‘No,’” Becker said. are not like Pentecostals, Baptists or Catholic, because we are huge ‘Duck Dynasty’ “He was teaching the salvation mes- Putnam County Crusade foundation for evangelism. “Do you remember your sins as an infant?” but instead are just members of Christ’s body, fans,” Linda Becker said. “We planned sage, and his favorite line was, ‘If for Christ will host its monthly Workshop is 10 a.m.–noon, “No.” just Christians, before baptizing Dale Becker. our vacation so we were there on the you’ve got a better story, let me hear outreach 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at Saturdays, now through Feb. 13 “Do you remember placing your faith in Jesus “Let’s do it,” Robertson said. “My man, now weekend and could attend services at it,’” Dale Becker said. Walmart Shopping Plaza, 1024 in the fellowship hall at 103 W. as your Lord and Savior as an infant?” listen, I love you. I know you’re an honest man, their church.” Following the service and Bible S. State Road 19, Palatka. Open Louis Broer Road, East Palatka. “No.” and the Almighty sent you here today.” On Saturday, the couple visited the study, the Beckers had lunch with to anyone to join a united body For details, call 328-0866. “Do you remember the excitement and joy of “I love you Phil and thank you very much,” Duck Commander/Buck Commander the Dashers, where they were invited of believers in giving a spirit-led your baptism as an infant?” Dale Becker said. Store and ate at Willie’s Diner, but the to Bible study at the Robertsons' invitation to a community KIDS MINISTRY “We both said, ‘No,’” Dale Becker said. “We Then, Robertson asked Gordon Dasher to highlight of the visit came the following Submitted photos home. church and the opportunity to Christ Independent said, ‘Phil, we don’t remember anything about pray. day after meeting Gordon and Jan Phil Robertson of the famous Duck Dynasty clan from West Monroe, La., talks to “Now at this time, I’m thinking have a personal relationship Methodist Church’s active our infant baptism.” The Beckers believe God orchestrated the Dasher, Phil Robertson’s sister, in the Dale and Linda Becker of Hollister, right, and another woman from California, left, this has got to be the craziest day of with Jesus Christ. youth program invites middle The reality star then went back to his couch events that led up to their baptism. church parking lot. before baptizing them in the Ouachita River last July. Top of the page, left, Linda my life,” Dale Becker said. “I’m going First Baptist Church of and high school age children for and opened his well-worn Bible and shared “We were in West Monroe to see the “They were very friendly and asked Becker is baptized and top right, Dale Becker. over to Phil and Kay Robertson’s San Mateo Men’s Mission a place to belong 6 p.m. Bible verses (Acts 2:38, Col. 2:12-14, Romans Robertsons, but God had bigger plans,” Linda us where we are from,” Dale Becker house for a Bible study.” group meets 8:30 a.m. second Wednesdays and Sundays at 6:307,11, Matthew 28:19-20, Eph. 4:5 and 1 Becker said. “We still look back amazed and said. “When we told them Florida, friendliest people I’ve ever met,” Dale people singing a capella, including Following the Dashers through the Saturdays at 160 E. State Road 4078 Silver Lake Drive, Palatka. John 5:6-8) with the Beckers. thankful that Gordon was open and willing to Gordon said ‘Go Gators’ and told us he Becker said. “And Gordon introduced Jase Robertson’s wife, Missy, and son, gated property, the Beckers drove past 100. For details, call 328-1377. There are planned weekend “Phil knows his Bible,” Linda Becker said. listen to God as He must have been prompting graduated from the University of us as his Florida friends and invited us Reed, since the church has no instru- the Robertsons' home and to a double- Putnam County Crusade trips throughout the year. For “He can flip it open and turn a couple of pages him to invite us to the home Bible study.” Florida.” to sit with his wife.” ments. They also heard a young pas- for Christ will meet 6 p.m., the details, call Blake Everett at left or right and put his finger on the verse he is Dale Becker agrees. That wasn’t the only thing the There are a lot the Beckers remem- tor, Trent Langhofer’s sermon, See BAPTISM, Page 11 last Tuesday of the month in the 328-4424. looking for.” “I don’t think any of us had any idea that the Beckers and Dasher found they had in ber about the service at White’s Ferry Sleep Inn conference room, 3805 Southside Baptist After sharing the verses, Robertson looked at day was going to end in Linda and I being bap- common. Turns out, the Beckers' Road Church of Christ, near the north- Reid St., Palatka. Church’s TeamKid meets 6 the Beckers and said, “Florida, are you ready to tized in the Ouachita River by Phil Robertson,” daughter, Jamie, who lives in east Louisiana town of 13,000 and p.m. Wednesdays at 2920 go to the river?” he said. “All the Robertson family that we met Gainesville, is married to a distant home to the Duck Commander/Buck OVER PHOTO: Dale and Linda Becker of Hollister get a DINNERS Browns Landing Road, Palatka. “We said, heck yeah,” Dale Becker said. “Phil that day are just like they appear on the TV cousin of Gordon’s, Drew Little. Commander warehouse. thumbs up from Duck Dynasty Duck Commander Phil St. Monica Catholic For pre-K through fifth grade jumped to his feet and yelled we’re going to the show ‘Duck Dynasty’ and their love for Jesus “Everything just kept snowballing They greeted Si Robertson, Phil’s Robertson after he baptized them in the Ouachita River Church will host a Mardi Gras and encourages children to river.” and outreach to others is evident in everything from there,” said Linda Becker, smil- brother, with a head nod, as they were Cnear West Monroe, La., last July dinner 6 p.m. Fat Tuesday, Feb. know Christ and to grow in a Once there, Dale Becker said Robertson they do. It was an unbelievable and blessed ing. seated on a pew directly in front of 9, at the Parish Enrichment relationship with Him. Snacks explained the salvation plan and purpose of day.” And snowball it did. him and later got to shake hands with SUBMITTED PHOTO Center, 410 Oak St., Palatka. are provided. For details, call baptism once more. “We were welcomed by some of the him. They also listened to about 10-12 Cost is $10 per person and 328-0764. “Does anyone else want to be baptized?” he [email protected]

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012816 Applause.indd 2 1/26/16 2:23 PM CHURCH DEADLINE Bridge” revival presented The retreat is sponsored The regular church news by Pastor Abram Jones by Christ Independent deadline is noon Monday for and The Word Christian Methodist Church. Family Fun publication Thursday. Send Center. Registration begins 5 p.m. church briefs to clerk@palatka- Services are 7 p.m. Feb. followed by a dinner, The Akers family, Jana, Tanner, dailynews.com or drop it off at 4-5. Guest speaker is speakers and special Jason and Jace, at Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, W.Va. the Daily News at 1825 St. Pastor Anthony Gilyard of music. Johns Ave., Palatka. at 3005 S. Palm Ave., The public is welcome. Room” 6 p.m. Sunday at Elizabeth, N.J. The public Saturday begins with Photo submitted by JANA AKERS Palatka. Guest vocalist is Visit allsoulsuuputnam. 2405 County Road 219A, is invited. registration and a Mug COMMUNITY HELP Lindsey Murphy and the org. Hawthorne. The public is Faith Baptist Church and Muffin Social at 8:15 Family First Baptist Church of Calvary Talented Singers. Southside Baptist invited. For details, call will be in revival Feb. a.m. followed by speakers, San Mateo, Women on A reception will following Church will celebrate 352-481-2958. 14-17 at 3920 Weaver special music, lunch and Mission’s food pantry, Alice’s in the fellowship hall. Baptist Men’s Day Sunday Road (in front of Home activities. Pantry, and clothes closet, Guests should bring a at 2920 Browns Landing CONCERTS Depot on State Road 19), Deadline to register is Robbie’s Boutique, are open 9 snack to share. For details, Road, Palatka. Sunday Liberty Baptist Palatka. Services begin 10 Feb. 17. Cost for both days Time! a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesdays at call 328-1076. school begins 9:30 a.m. Church welcomes the a.m. Feb. 14 with Sunday is $55 or $28 for Friday 160 E. State Road 160. Christ Independent and will be taught by the bluegrass band, Wire and school followed by worship only or $29 for Saturday For details, call 328-1377. Methodist Church wel- Southside men. Wood, 10 a.m. Sunday at at 11 a.m. only. comes youth pastor, Blake The Soul’d Out Quartet 225 N. Second St., Palatka. Feb. 15-17 services are 7 For a brochure, visit FOOD PANTRY Everett, delivering the will sing during the wor- The church has a Little p.m. www.cimc.org, click on FarmShare, in partnership message at 8:30 a.m. and ship service at 10:45 a.m. Library on the church Guest speaker is Ministries tab at the top of with the downtown churches of 11 a.m. at 4078 Silver The morning message will grounds. Anyone can stop Evangelist Dwight Smith the page and scroll down Palatka, will have its next mobile Lake Drive, Palatka. be brought by Brother by and take a book and with special accordion to Women’s Spiritual Life food pantry 9–11 a.m., or until food The church's Fifth Jamie Richie, as well as return it at their conve- music. The public is wel- Retreat and select. is gone, Wednesday in the First Sunday Night Gospel Sing the evening service at 6 nience or keep it. For come. Print brochure and mail Baptist Church parking lot, 501 featuring church talent p.m. details, call 328-7722. Grace & Truth payment and registration Oak St., Palatka. and special music is 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Tabernacle Baptist Deliverance Ministries to CIMC, 4078 Silver Lake There will be fresh produce, fro- Grace & Truth For details, call 328-0764. Church welcomes The will have a one-night Drive, Palatka, FL 32177 zen foods, dairy, bread and bakery Deliverance Ministries Durdens of Kodak, Tenn., revival 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at or pay online at www.cimc. items. will have its Fifth Sunday DEACON ORDINATION in concert for the church's 700 N. 11th St., Palatka. org on “Make Donation” Check weather before coming. Family and Friends Day Hillcrest Baptist Fifth Sunday Sing at 6 Guest speaker will be button. Bring a folding chair, empty bags 11 a.m. Sunday at the Church will have a dea- p.m. Sunday. The church Pastor James Mathews of For details or to register, She's Terrific or containers for food. Quality Inn & Suites, 201 con ordination 11 a.m. is at 2701 Reid St., Palatka, Passionate Worship call Deedy Tripp at 328- Distribution of numbers begins N. First St., Palatka. Sunday at 2009 President next to McDonalds. The Center in Palatka. 4424, 546-3474 or deedy@ Kenlee Raburn is one Terrific Kid at 8 a.m. to those in line. First- Guest speaker will be St., Palatka. public is welcome. The public is invited. cimc.org. at James A. Long Elementary. come basis. For details, call 325- Pastor Roberta Roberson Those who will be Victory Christian Photo submitted by SHELLY RABURN 9777. of Orlando. The public is ordained include Exum Fellowship welcomes WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL LUNCH welcome. Bardin, Jeff Barnes, Willie Shirley Bradner, award LIFE RETREAT St. James United FIFTH SUNDAY SERVICES McKinnon III, Danny winning soloist, in concert The 40th Women’s Methodist Church’s New Beginning Baptist SPECIAL SERVICES Smith, Walter Wilkinson, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7 at 418 Spiritual Life Retreat is Children’s Home luncheon Fellowship will have its Fifth All Souls Unitarian Richard Williams and Lee U.S. 17 S., East Palatka. Feb. 26-27 at Ravine is 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday Sunday Sing 6 p.m. Sunday at the Universalist Congre- Schumacher. A dinner will The public is invited. Gardens State Park, 1600 at 400 Reid St., Palatka. 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012816 Applause.indd 4 1/26/16 2:24 PM [email protected]. adult or program advisor; create a unique Palatka. Art works by James Eddie White monetary contribution; donate a gift cer- recipe that showcases dairy products that and Joe “Rocco” Calabria. Light refresh- tificate or item for prizes; provide food or WHOOO ARE YOU?, Skeet Shoot Winners Calendar can be prepared and cooked in 60 minutes. ments will be served. Details: artsinput- drinks for the volunteers; and participate in nature presentation by continued from PAge 6 Recipes can be breakfast, lunch, dinner or nam.org or 328-8998. the event with your organization. Carole Mackey of the Tuesday of your birth month free. snack recipes. Recipes can be found at For details and to sponsor or donate, call Audubon Society, 10 a.m. MyPlate.gov; recipes submissions for FOURTH ANNUAL Kristine Kastenbaum, Park Services Saturday, Interlachen library, 133 N. ONE BOOK, ONE Gridiron will be accepted beginning in PATRIOTIC ART SHOW Specialist at 329-3721 or email Kristine. County Road 315. Details: 684-1600. 24 four-man PUTNAM COLLEGE January 2016. However, schools can choose AND SILENT AUCTION, [email protected]. 12Visit santefeaudubon.org and funinput- LIBRARY VISIT, 12:15 to do their own cook-off to determine which 6–8 p.m. Feb. 5, hosted by nam.com. p.m. Feb. 3, St. Johns River recipe to submit; finalists will compete by C.H. Price Middle School’s Terrific NINTH MELROSE CHILI State College, Vahalla Hall, 5001 St. recreating their recipe at a local NFL facili- Outstanding Performing Students (TOPS) COOKOFF, Feb. 6, 30TH HOGGETOWNE teams vie Johns Ave., Palatka. Author Laura Lee ty in April and May. Winning gridiron program30 in the school’s multipurpose room, Chiappini’s Gas Station, cor- MEDIEVAL FAIRE, Smith22 will discuss her book, “Heart of team will win a mini iPad for each team 140 County Road 315, Interlachen. Funds ner of State Road 21 and State Saturday and Sunday and Putnam,” the OBOP 2016 County Read. member and other prizes. Details: www. raised will help students on their upcoming Road 26, Melrose. Free registration begins again Feb. 5-7, Alachua for top prize Details: 329-0126 or funinputnam.com. floridamilk.com. trip to Washington, D.C. Refreshments will 10 a.m. with judging by public opinion at 1 County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th be served and the artists will be present. p.m.35 Minimal electric available, bring gas Ave., Gainesville. Details: www. Special to the Daily News STUDENT JURIED ART PAPER CITY QUEEN$ Details: 684-2113. stoves to keep warm and soup scoopers and HoggetowneFaire.com13 or call the City The first Skeet Shoot benefit- SHOW, “Zoom,” exhibition FLAG FOOTBALL ladles. A 50/50 drawing held prior to of Gainesville at 352-393-8536. ing Rodeheaver Boys Ranch on display through Feb. 5. TEAM PRACTICE, 6 p.m. ARTISANS’ WAY ART announcing the winners. Chili is available boys was Saturday at the Palatka Gallery hours are 9 a.m.–5 every night, Putnam WALK, 6–9 p.m. Feb. 5, 5910 for tasting at $3 with a bowl and spoon or INTERLACHEN p.m. Monday through Friday and during County Parks & Recreation, 120 Carter Hampton St., Melrose. $5 a pint. Proceeds benefit the Melrose MUSEUM, gallery hours: Skeet Club. evening Main State performances. Road, Palatka. New players are welcome. Featuring art by Karan Public Library. Details: Debbie at 352-258- 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturdays, The shoot was organized by Show is juried by Russell Maycumber, a Details: [email protected]. or Newman and Palm Frond Creations. There 3531. Interlachen Hall, corner of 23 26 board members Greg Bacon, sculptor, draughtsman and head of Flagler visit Paper City Queen$ on Facebook. will be demos and hands-on activities. Commonwealth and Atlantic avenues. Bobby Cothren and Sidney College’s woodshop. “Zoom” is open to all 31Refreshments and live music on the porch VALENTINE’S JAZZ Details: Jean at 684-0103. Hobbs. FloArts students and explores the theme “ANNIE,” live at Thrasher- with Paula and Mack Tyner and friends. NIGHT, 7–9 p.m. Feb. 13, 14 Submitted photos of focus, perspective, point of view and per- Horne Center, 7 p.m. Feb. 4-5, Details: 352-639-0730. Visit facebook.com/ GFWC Woman’s Club of ARTS COUNCIL OF There were 24 four-man teams Above: The first-place ception. Details: 312-4300. Visit floarts.org. 283 College Drive, Orange artisansway Welaka, 644 County Road GREATER PALATKA’S shooting for prizes. The Azalea team members include Park. Tickets range in price 309. Live music by Margie Nelson, accom- ARTS UNDERGROUND City Kiwanis Club did the cook- Gary Bacon (tournament and may be purchased at the Box Office or panied by Harry Rios. Complimentary hors organizer), Terry French, GEM CITY COTTAGE RICE CREEK AFTER-SCHOOL ing and donated the proceeds to ART CLASSES, 220 St. by calling 904-276-6815 or visiting CONSERVATION AREA d’oeuvres36 and cash bar. Advance tickets are PROGRAM is enrolling students for Robbie Robson and Gary Johns Ave., Suite 1, Palatka. THcenter.org.27 Box-office hours are 10 a.m.– NATURE HIKE, 9 a.m.– $10. Details and tickets: Joyce Weeks at the 2015-2016 school year. the ranch. Bacon. In back is Jim Ten percent of student fees 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and noon Feb. 6, Bolan Ramp 467-9598. 15Classes include fine art, drama, pho- "The true winners were the 45 Neshewat. go to the Mariner’s Museum. Must pre- 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Road. Led by Jim and Carol MacDonald. tography and Spanish/English lan- boys who currently make the Second-place register by calling 530-2115. Supplies are Wear good walking shoes or boots. Lunch VALENTINE’S DAY guage. For ages 6-16, and scholarships ranch their home," said Jeff King At right: 24included unless otherwise noted. ONE BOOK, ONE at32 a mutually agreed upon spot. Details: DANCE, 6–10 p.m. Feb. 14, are available. Art and drama classes team members include n Mosaic Class, 10:30 a.m.–noon PUTNAM BOOK 546-1668 or putnambluewaysandtrails.org. American Legion Post 293, are Mondays and Tuesdays with Luke of the Boys Ranch in an email. Jonathan Daniels, Taylor Thursdays in January. Instructor is DISCUSSIONS with Laura 145 County Road 315 S., Taft and Dana Woodard. Photography "The weather was cold, but Douglas, Art Starr and Jim Bonnie McPhetres. Cost is $35. Lee Smith, author of “Heart of BIKE AND BBQ, Feb. 6, Interlachen. Karaoke with Chuck and classes are Thursdays with Jennifer hearts were warm." Neshewat. n Photography, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Jan. 30. Palm,” the OBOP 2016 County Read. Gainesville/Hawthorne Trail, Murry and steak dinner with all the trim- Tallerico. Spanish-to-English and Instructor is Steve Kight. Discussions are 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at Bostwick in support of the Woman’s mings37 for $10 each. Details: Leona Dean at English-to-Spanish classes are Fridays n Introduction Pottery, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. library,28 125 Tillman St.; 6 p.m. Feb. 9, Club of Hawthorne and spon- 570-647-7387. with Nelsy Concepcion. Classes are at Feb. 6. Instructor is Susan Skelly. $30 per Interlachen library, 133 N. County Road sored by Putnam Blueways & Trails. the Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St. 11 a.m.– Emphasis on drawing, painting, illustration p.m. Buffett potluck dinner at 6:45 p.m. QUILTING CLASSES, class plus $10 for supplies. 315; and 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Melrose library, Barbecue at the Woman’s Club 11:30 a.m.– RIVER CITY PLAYERS After-school programs are made possi- 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Putnam County and art history. Taught by SallyJan Smith. Live band music 7:15–10 p.m. Respectful 312 Wynnwood Ave. Details: 329-0126 or 233 p.m., 6751 SE 220 Terrace, Hawthorne. presents “Eat Your Heart Out,” ble in part through a partnership with Library Headquarters, 601 Open to the community. Details: 937-6839. attire required at all times. No T-shirts, GRIDIRON 3 COOKING funinputnam.org. Cost is $8 each. Bike ride – meet at 10 a.m. by Nick Hall and directed by the Putnam County School District and College Road, Palatka. Instructor shorts or mini-dresses. Admission is $8 for CHALLENGE, an elementa- at Robert’s Lane. Email Tom at tom. Elizabeth van Rensburg, state government. Visit artsinputnam. and local quilter, Janelle Bruce. Extra credit PALATKA SOCIAL DANCE members and $9 for guests. Membership is ry and middle school cooking “FACE AND FAUNA,” [email protected] to reserve a lunch. Larimer Arts Center, Scarlett-Hill Theatre, org for details and full schedule of for home-schooled children. Speak with CLUB INC., every Tuesday, $15 and includes that night free and one competition at three locations, exhibit opening, 5:30–7:30 Details and directions, 546-1668 or put- 216 Reid St., Palatka. Champagne opening classes. Call 328-8998. 18Bruce after class to see what the class can Shrine Hall, Yelvington Road, 12 competing teams and three grand priz- p.m. Feb. 5, Larimer Art nambluewaysandtrails.org. night38 is Feb. 17. Box office opens 5:30 p.m. offer for the school year. Details: Darlene East Palatka. Doors open at 6 es. Build a team of four students and one Center, 216 Reid St., with curtain call at 7 p.m. Other perfor- THEATER OF THE Walker at 329-0126. Please see CALENDAR, Page 8 25 13TH AIR POTATO mances will be Feb. 18-20 and matinees at 2 MIND: RODEO, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. p.m. Feb. 20-21. Box office opens 12:30 p.m. STORYTELLING, pre- HAPPY PAINTERS 21 29 Feb. 6, Ravine Gardens Tickets are $20. Reservations and tickets: sented by Tale Tellers of MEET, 9 a.m.–noon Kathie’s Pet Resort & Grooming Spa State Park, 1600 Twigg St., 904-377-5044. St. Augustine, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Tuesdays, St. John the Palatka. This is a beautification day and Limelight Studio Theatre, 11 Old Evangelist Catholic Church, Boarding Facility • Specializing in Geriatrics Care resource management project that helps PALATKA BLUEGRASS 16Mission Ave. General admission is $10; 1200 State Road 20, Interlachen. Bring control34 the air potato vine that is wide- FESTIVAL, Feb. 18-20, group rates available. The Tale Tellers own supplies and meet and paint in a Grooming and Baths spread in the park. Invasive and exotic Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch, is a nonprofit organization of cultural group19 setting. Details: Sue Paper at 684- Mr. Bathtub Now Selling plants are the second-leading cause of 380 Boys’ Ranch Road, and educational orientation. Free off- 1965. Single Dose Flea The Bark and Talk Hour habitat loss in Florida and controlling the Palatka. Stage opens 11 a.m. and intermis- street parking available. Reservations Control! Every Friday 10 a.m. pest plant is crucial in maintaining the sion 5 p.m. all weekend. Line up includes: and details: 904-471-0179, 446-4909 or ART CLASSES FOR REPAIR & REFINISH Tubs, Sinks, Tile, Countertops Frontline • Advantage Bring your pet! historic beauty of the formal gardens in 39dvance tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at taletellers.org. KIDS, 3:45–4:45 p.m. Capstar FREE COFFEE the park. the gate for one day; $85 for advance or $90 Tuesdays, Children’s Immobility Specialists Volunteers are offered a free lunch, free at the gate for all weekend; children ages FREE SENIOR LINE Reading Center, 7901 St. Kathie Kelley T-shirts to the first 100 participants and 6-13, $15 per day or $45 in advance or $50 DANCING, 6–8 p.m. Johns Ave., Palatka. This is an advanced Business: 386-684-2077 prizes for the most potatoes collected, as for all weekend; children younger than 6 are Tuesdays, Pomona Park art class for ages 8–12 years old. Drawing 904•806•0360 Cell: 386-972-0207 well as the biggest, smallest and weirdest. free with a parent. Order tickets at adams- Community Center, 1775 20and painting for children who have had To support the event sponsor through bluegrass.com or call 706-864-7203. U.S. 17. Details: 649-5025. beginning art or experience in art. www.mr-bathtub.com 8 • Applause • THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 17 THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 • Applause • 5

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