Green Light from Gov on Camps, but City Says No

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>> TRAVEL ity Rep e C o SUNDAY + PLUS TALES k rt a e L r Vote-by- Was mail a risky it worth R E E C AD I 2020 E HO 6B idea here Remembering the trip? RS’ C Sean of the South Opinion/4A Their Sacrafice SEE 6B See ballot, Page 3A Green light from gov on YOUTH BASEBALL, MORE b Sports 5A camps, ut city says no tourism SUWANNEE HIGH is on go Senior posters again County will cash in fast, with a trashed 99-team tourney set for June 6-7. By CARL MCKINNEY in LO [email protected] Play ball. Torn down, thrown Youth sports are free to open, the in river; volunteers governor announced Friday. Columbia helped in recovery. County has already moved to reopen local athletic venues, setting the stage By CARL MCKINNEY for the return of tournaments tourism [email protected] officials hope will boost the local economy. Suwannee High seniors “This is very exciting news, and it will never get back the time shows signs we’re gradually heading they missed with friends back to some normalcy,” said Alden and classmates due to the Rosner, the county’s sports marketing covid-19 pandemic, but they director. “Obviously, the tourism sector can get back something else has been hit very mightily, so being able that was stolen from them. to bring in new groups to play ball will About 100 help give us a nice injection to get things signs on PHOTOS COURTESY SCSO going.” Pinewood The governor’s announcement didn’t Drive hon- come as much of a surprise. oring the ABOVE: Boaters Shane On Thursday, the Columbia County graduating Commission voted to reopen sports ven- class were McCoy and ues in anticipation of DeSantis’ decision. nabbed on Will Griner Two county-owned venues, Southside St. John Wednesday are pictured Sports Complex in Lake City and South night and with the stack Columbia Sports Complex in Fort White, many others were run over, of signs they are heavily marketed to tournament but 74 have since been recovered from organizers. The facilities average several recovered, according to the the Suwannee dozen events per year, and have brought Suwannee County Sheriff’s millions in revenue to local hotels, Office. on Thursday. LEFT: Cpl. restaurants, stores and other businesses, Thursday afternoon, after tourism officials say. a number of the stolen signs Chuck were found floating along Tompkins of SPORTS continued on 2A the Suwannee River, depu- the Suwannee ties brought out boats and County launched a search. Sheriff’s Office COPS SAY: Two Jasper men, Shane snags another McCoy and Will Griner, sign from the were out on the river fish- Suwannee. 8 pounds of SIGNS continued on 5A pot turn up during I-75 Jobless rate in county FINAL ADJUSTMENTS traffic stop By CARL MCKINNEY jumps to 9.6 percent [email protected] Staff/wire report The Department of Economic Opportunity More than eight pounds of marijuana More than three-quar- was seized in a traffic stop on Interstate ters of a million Floridians estimate for April showed 1.218 million Floridians 75 early Thursday, resulting in the arrest — 2,561 of them from of two West Palm Beach men, according Columbia County — joined qualified as unemployed from a statewide workforce to a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office the ranks of the unem- of 9.44 million. That was report. ployed as the coronavirus up from 457,000 people Sajee Jaber, 22, and Eddie Manuel pandemic fully took hold in unemployed in March. The April, pushing the state’s Velez, 23, were both arrested on drug overall labor force also fell jobless rate to 12.9%, and paraphernalia charges. by nearly 9 percent last according to state figures Just after midnight Thursday, a silver month. Nissan was drifting back and forth in one released Friday. The April unemployment The rate was up from of the southbound lanes on Interstate 75 rate surpasses Florida’s near the Ellisville exit, according to the a revised 4.4% mark in peak during the recession a report. March, when the virus decade ago. began causing business- A deputy stopped the Nissan, which Gov. Ron DeSantis said CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter es to shut down or scale he knew the figures were had a Texas plate. Jaber, the driver, back. The jobless rate in A worker with O’Neal Roofing installs the sign for the claimed he and Velez were returning going to be “significant,” new Howard Johnson hotel off U.S. 90. The tourism Columbia County was 9.6% while expressing hope that from a funeral in Michigan for a family for April, also up from 4.4% industry has taken a hit, but visitors should begin member. in March. RATE continued on 2A booking rooms at local hotels with the return of youth sports tournaments. (See story, this page.) POT continued on 2A

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SOUTHSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX QUICK HITS Scripture of the Day “It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than Sports tourism returns for a man to hear the song of fools.” — Ecclesiastes 7:5 (KJV) SPORTS Continued From 1A Thought for Today Familiarity breeds contempt — and children. The county may have a — Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), 1835-1910, U.S. 70-team tournament coming next weekend, accord- writer (‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’) ing to a news release. During the first weekend in June, the Lake City venue Winning Lottery Numbers will host a boys baseball Pick 3: (Thursday p.m.) 6-5-8 tournament with 99 teams Pick 4: (Thursday p.m.) 5-2-9-2 currently signed up. Fantasy 5: (Thursday) 13-24-29-35-36 “They’re definitely itch- ing by and large to get back to normal and to get See an error? out and play,” Rosner said. The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news In the past, a big tour- items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, nament could easily pump please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will about a half-million dollars run in this space. Thanks for reading. into the local economy, Rosner said. Going forward, the impact will Submissions probably be much less, he The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption added, at least for a while. information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would “We definitely need to like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture temper our expectations,” and information to [email protected]. Rosner said. “It’s not going to be a huge, incredible boost right away — there’s FILE Lake City Reporter still a lot of people who are Baseball action from 2014 at Southside Sports Complex. nervous about traveling.” HOW TO REACH US ADVERTISING Main number . . . . . (386) 752-1293 Director Chris Ratliff Still, anything to bring rules and guidelines. 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Periodical the governor’s office, but up in June is organized “But they’re doing their Friday that summer camps postage paid at Lake City, Florida, BUSINESS OFFICE Member of The Associated Press Vickie Busscher local organizations and by USSSA, which has its best to not alter the basic could reopen if local offi- and the Florida Press Association. (386) 754-0419 governments can still set own rules, Rosner said. fundamentals of the game,” cials approved. All material herein is property of ([email protected]) the Lake City Reporter. No part of the contents of this publication may CIRCULATION indicated that the vehicle confessed to having some marijuana, according to the be reproduced in whole or in part Director Sara Mercer without written permission of the (386) 754-0408 POT was a one-way rental, the marijuana in a mason jar in report. publisher. ([email protected]) Continued From 1A report says. the vehicle, deputies say. In the trunk, deputies U.S. Postal Service No. 310-880. 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would be considered out of respiratory virus have THE WEATHER RATE the labor force (not unem- “come at a major, major Continued From 1A ployed) include: not want- cost.” ing a job, not being able “What I tried to do there 23 Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed the economy will quickly and available for work, and this whole time, and was Few Mostly Partly Partly Partly rebound as businesses not looking for a job within criticized for it relentlessly, Showers Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy have started to reopen and the previous four weeks was have a lighter touch expand services under the either due to discourage- because had I took some first phase of his recovery ment over job prospects approaches that were more efforts. or due to other reasons,” draconian, I think you’d HI 93 LO 69 HI 96 LO 72 HI 90 LO 71 HI 89 LO 69 HI 88 LO 67 “If we can get people Department of Economic see those numbers be way back to work, get some Opportunity spokeswoman worse. Without question, confidence back in the Tiffany Vause said in an it would be way worse,” REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Saturday, May. 23 communities, you’ll start email. DeSantis said. Saturday's highs/Saturday night's low to see, hopefully, a lot of The number of employed “So, we tried to miti- Valdosta these jobs be recovered,” people dropped during the gate that as best as we City Sunday Monday 92/71 Jacksonville DeSantis said Friday same time by 1.65 million, could. Obviously, when 83/74/pc 81/76/mc Tallahassee Lake City 93/72 Cape Canaveral while at Ed Austin Park in from 9.87 million to 8.22 the national shutdown was 93/69 Daytona Beach 84/74/pc 82/75/pc 92/72 Jacksonville. million. happening, that’s going Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 85/74/t 87/72/t Pensacola 82/78/sh 84/77/sh “Just look at the theme The state data show to affect Florida, because Panama City 94/70 85/72 Ft. Lauderdale parks, that’s over 100,000 more than 1 million pri- you’re going to have fewer 86/71 Ocala Gainesville 93/72/pc 90/70/pc 86/73 92/74/pc 88/73/pc jobs … from the theme vate-sector jobs disap- people that are going to 94/70 Jacksonville Key West 85/79/sh 87/77/t parks,” he continued. “I peared between March and come down here. But we Orlando Cape Canaveral 90/74 84/73 Lake City 93/72/sh 90/71/pc think Universal has sub- April. really worked hard to mit- 81/78/sh 82/79/sh Tampa Miami mitted a plan to reopen, A state website said igate it, because I under- Naples 84/76/sh 86/74/sh 93/75 and it was endorsed by Friday that about 2.1 mil- stood that when you’re West Palm Beach Ocala 93/73/pc 90/72/pc Orange County. So, I’m lion jobless claims have doing these measures, 81/78 Orlando 89/74/pc 84/72/pc going to be reviewing that. been filed since March 15, it’s not free and very few Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 85/73/sh 87/71/t Ft. Myers 88/73/mc 83/74/t We met with the vice pres- of which 1.74 million are people were talking about 84/77 Pensacola 89/74 Tallahassee 92/72/sh 90/71/t ident (Vice President Mike considered “unique.” The what could happen on the Naples 86/75 Miami Tampa 89/75/sh 88/73/t Pence), we had Disney, department is expected other end. I was one of the 84/78 Valdosta 92/71/sh 88/70/t SeaWorld, all those others to release May unemploy- few that was willing to do Key West W. Palm Beach 80/77/mc 79/75/mc (together on Wednesday). ment numbers on June 19. that.” 86/77 So, there’s definitely a path The state’s April rate was On Thursday, the U.S. to get a lot of those people better than the national Department of Labor esti- LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX back to work, and that’s rate, which increased from mated Florida received what we have to do.” 4.4 percent in March to 472,972 first time claims TEMPERATURES SUN Florida’s monthly esti- 14.7 percent in April. the past two weeks. High Friday 95 Sunrise today 6:32 a.m. mate came with a reduc- Nevada had the highest In Florida, service-pro- Low Friday 68 Sunset today 8:22 p.m. 11 tion in the labor force of unemployment rate in April ducing jobs accounted Normal high 87 Sunrise tom. 6:31 a.m. Extreme 893,000 people, from about at 28.2 percent, followed by for the biggest month-to- Normal low 65 Sunset tom. 8:23 p.m. 20 mins to burn 10.3 million in March to 9.4 Michigan at 22.7 percent month drop, with 1 mil- Record highhi 102 in 1938 Today’s Record low 47 in 1981 MOON ultra-violet million in April, accounting and Hawaii at 22.3 percent. lion positions eliminated radiation risk for people out of work and DeSantis said efforts in between March and April, Moonrise today 7:14 a.m. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 9:26 p.m. for the area on not seeking employment. other parts of the country a 12.6 percent reduction for a scale from 0 Moonrise tom. 7:58 a.m. “Reasons that a person to slow the spread of the the industry. 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OUR OPINION Vote-by-mail a risky idea for Lake City mid the nationwide debate over submitting ballots by mail for the November election, A the issue takes on a special concern in Columbia County. We have a history of voter fraud going back who knows how long, though it surfaced most recently in 2013 with the arrest of two local women. A mix-up takes on special meaning Adjudication of guilt was withheld, though they were required to apologize for their illicit activities concerning absentee ballots. The 2018 election also brought grand jury atten- Rest in peace, Benjamin Duke tion, though charges were never filed. Forestry Service hadn’t even seemed to me like a Grand jurors found a “statistical anomaly” in at U.S. Department of Agriculture real prayer. I yearned for some sign least one race due to the unusually high number of Ocean Pond Picnic Area of reassurance. When you are 14 mail-in ballots. A total of 347 ballots were cast by Dedicated to the memory of years old, you find lots to worry mail in one city council district that year, compared Benjamin Franklin Duke about. to 352 in-person ballots. Forester on the Osceola and Miserable and depressed, I The pattern of absentee voting has often seemed Choctawhatchee National Forests walked to the truck we came in and askew in elections throughout the county, the totals in Florida in 1939 and 1940 climbed into the back. I sat there shifting wildly between the primary and general Who gave his life in the alone for a long time feeling sorry elections as well at times. Service of his country on for myself. June 18, 1943, World War II Morris Williams You can’t deduce anything from that alone, but The mix-up in the program was — Plaque at Ocean Pond bothering me but I realized I was with little to no leadership from the state attorney’s Williams, Troop 87, will lead us...” also feeling guilty. I was thinking office during these various controversies, it has ho, of all American war I was actually looking forward about me when I should have been become clear we may never know which locally-cast dead, will you think of to my part. I would stand tall and thinking about Benjamin Duke. votes are real and which are not. W Monday on Memorial say in my clearest voice, “I pledge I left the truck and headed toward The supervisor of elections is somewhat helpless, Day? I will think of Benjamin allegiance to the flag of the United my scoutmaster, L.O. Collier. I as state law prohibits the kind of oversight needed Franklin Duke and the day my States of America...” knew I could depend on him to to keep local races clean. unexpected prayer became part of But then the emcee finished his make me feel better. With all this in mind, to conduct an election most- his memorial service. sentence, “...in our opening prayer.” Suddenly I was in her arms and You have probably never heard My mind went blank. I couldn’t felt her soft kiss, and her tears on ly under a vote-by-mail format in Lake City strikes believe it! I was not supposed to say us as wrong-headed and risky. of Benjamin Duke. I never knew my cheek. him. He was a young forester who a prayer. That was someone else. I Rest assured, we know the competing risk — “I am Benjamin Duke’s mother,” worked in the Osceola National was to lead the pledge! she whispered. “I have felt such covid-19, especially for the elderly and the infirm. Forest in 1940. a heavy burden since Ben left us. We’re just saying that if you are healthy and your When World War II started, he Today, I felt part of that burden immune system uncompromised, you should take left the Forest Service to join the ‘I am Benjamin Duke’s lifted. Your prayer helped me so the proper precautions and vote in person. army and he was killed in action mother,’ she whispered. ‘I much. I will always remember it.” If you can make it to Publix and Lowe’s, you can June 18, 1943, while serving our have felt such a heavy bur- Back home a week later I got a take a few minutes to mark a ballot in a semi-en- country. den since Ben left us. Today, letter from her. She thanked me closed space that’s at least as well-protected as a In 1947, the U.S. Forest Service I felt part of that burden for participating in the dedication checkout line. decided to dedicate the brand new lifted. Your prayer helped ceremony. In part of her letter, Ocean Pond Recreation Area in she recalled my little prayer almost And with a week or more of early voting, there me so much. I will always will be plenty of times when the lines are short and Benjamin Duke’s memory. The word for word. That’s how I can dedication ceremony was set for remember it.’ the Supervisor of Elections office almost empty. recall it now. She asked me to March, 1947. write to her from time to time. I The principle at stake here is vital. Five Lake City Boy Scout troops never did. Fourteen-year-olds don’t Your individual health is obviously of the utmost were invited to attend the dedication All the scouts removed their caps write many letters. I wish I had importance. But the health of the body politic may ceremony and all accepted. I was for the prayer. The group fell silent. written her. I never heard from her be at even greater risk, at least in this town. one of five scouts, one from each They waited for the prayer to begin. again. troop, selected to participate in the I waited, too, thinking, hoping the Recently I traveled to the Ocean formal program. My part was to scout designated to pray might Pond Recreation Area to see the TODAY IN HISTORY lead the pledge to the flag. begin his prayer even though my memorial plaque. It is still there. The ceremony was held on the name had been called. The plaque reminded me that a On this date: north side of Ocean Pond, and it No such luck. I had to do it. young forester gave his life for our was there we all gathered outdoors Mentally staggering, I almost country some 70 years ago, and that In 1788, South Carolina became the eighth state to rati- in a large circle on that cool, bright began, “Dear Lord, I pledge alle- a grateful country memorialized his fy the United States Constitution. March day. giance to the flag...” supreme sacrifice the best way it In 1934, bank robbers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie The program began exactly on Then I took a deep breath and knew how. Parker were shot to death in a police ambush in Bienville time. The master of ceremonies began: “Dear God, thank you for The plaque also reminded me of Parish, Louisiana. looked out over the 100-plus uni- Benjamin Duke. Thank you for his Ben Duke’s grieving mother and the In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces bogged formed scouts and other guests and work in this forest. Thank you for high price she and all like her have down in Anzio began a major breakout offensive. welcomed them. He then began the sacrifice of his life for our coun- paid for giving their sons and daugh- try. We hope his family will like this n Associated Press calling on first one scout to recite ters for our country’s freedom. the scout’s oath, then another to memorial to him. Amen.” Rest in peace, Benjamin Duke, say the scout’s laws, all according The caps went back on and the and all the Benjamin Dukes of Lake City Reporter to a rehearsed plan. program continued to its conclusion. American history. Memorial Day is Lake City Reporter I was scheduled to be next, to The other scouts returned to their for you. Serving Columbia County Since 1874 lead the pledge to the flag, and I camp sites and their normal rou- was ready. Nervous but ready. tines. But my mind was still reeling. n Morris Williams is a Columbia County TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride “And now,” he said, “Morris I worried about my little prayer. It historian and long-time retired educator. for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride forW residentse believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” Remember the fallen on Memorial Day WOure believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-oriented get newspapers. things done!” emembering the sacrifice of upside down and he answered the OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand Memorial Day is always one call without hesitation. This should profitableteamwork community of professionals-oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, R of the most important times move us to the core of our soul and integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the of the year. This is the day where never be forgotten. teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, veterans and civilians alike — all On Memorial Day, 1982, at integrity and hard work. Americans — come together to Arlington National Cemetery, Todd Wilson, Publisher remember those who gave their President Ronald Reagan said, “The Robert Bridges, Editor lives in service to this country. Men willingness of some to give their lives JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor and women in military uniform in so that others might live never fails SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor hostile conflict. to evoke in us a sense of wonder and America’s war dead. This is the Todd Wilson mystery. One gets that feeling here DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident day set aside for solemn tribute. [email protected] on this hallowed ground, and I have Tom Wood, Chairman In concert with this thought, I’m known that same poignant feeling as Tom Wood, Chairman gladly giving local historian and your arches. And, the story has the I looked out across the rows of white longtime Lake City educator Morris added benefit of being true. It really crosses and Stars of David in Europe, Williams the top spot in today’s happened in Columbia County. Ben in the Philippines, and the military opinion column lineup. His story Duke was a real person, a young cemeteries here in our own land. LETTERS POLICY of Benjamin Duke is one of the man who found his way out of the Each one marks the resting place of finest Memorial Day tributes I’ve Great Depression into a job with an American hero. … all different ever read and it is my favorite of the Civilian Conservation Corps and yet all alike, like the markers Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written Williams’ homespun literary work. working in the great expanse of the above their resting places, all alike in and double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and If you read nothing else in the paper Ocean Pond recreation area project a truly meaningful way.” libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s today. Stop now, look up and read in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The sacrifices of war mostly are name, address and telephone number for verification. his column. It is a masterpiece of Ben Duke was a typical Columbia offered by the young. Many have Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers front-porch storytelling. County kid. Like many today, he said these young people gave two and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. It strikes a chord with me for worked hard and he liked work- lives: the one that ended on the bat- several reasons. When I read it, ing outside. In a different time, he tlefield and the one they would have I’m standing plank-straight beside would probably be mud riding with lived as prosperous adult Americans BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL him, my scout kerchief flapping in his friends, flirting with a pretty girl during peacetime. Now and forever, 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. the breeze, watching from my side at the river or eating a burger at a never forget America’s real heroes. BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. eyes as he squirms. I’ve been that cookout this weekend. In a different BY EMAIL: [email protected] nervous 12-year-old called on to world in his day, he was asked to n Todd Wilson is publisher of the pray in public. That fear will flatten help fight tyranny in a world turned Lake City Reporter. SATURDAY/SUNday, MAY 23/24, 2020 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A

DESPITE GOVERNOR’S CHANGE OF HEART Boys, Girls Clubs will stay closed City manager says iday weekend and stated confirmed combination risk still too high. that summer camps and of covid-19 and influenza, youth activities can open and 491 additional deaths By CARL MCKINNEY without restrictions — that of people under 25 are [email protected] does not make it any safer,” related to the covid-19 Helfenberger said. “It’s but it’s not been con- Gov. Ron DeSantis on still unsafe for elementary firmed whether that alone Friday gave the green light schools, secondary schools killed them or some com- for summer camps to open and post-secondary schools bination of the virus and along with youth sports to reopen, why would it be other factors. activities, but a popular pair safe for youth programs?” Even if a child shows no of boys and girls programs Parents were unhappy symptoms, he or she can in Lake City are still can- when they learned the still spread the virus to oth- celed. local summer camps had ers, Helfenberger said. Earlier in the week, the been canceled, according The Girls and Boys Club Lake City Girls Club and to Girls and Boys Club summer camp programs Boys Club, both operated staffers. Helfenberger said are available to children by the city, informed par- he understands the frustra- ages 6 through 12. Those ents about the summer tion, especially for parents who are 13 and older can camps being axed. City who rely on the programs only participate as volun- Manager Joe Helfenberger for childcare over the sum- teers. cited the governor’s state- mer. Camp-goers get to go wide stay-at-home order, “I didn’t just take on field trips, make arts but said he had his own this decision lightly,” and crafts, play games and concerns as well. Helfenberger said. “Again, more. During a press con- the safety of our kids is Organizers from the ference Friday, Gov. Ron very important.” clubs say the summer CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter DeSantis said the state The city is looking at camps give children an out- The Girls and Boys Club summer camp programs will remain closed due to covid- would allow summer camps alternatives to helping let for healthy social inter- 19 concerns despite an about-face by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who said Friday that to reopen, but local govern- parents get care for their action when school is out. camps like these could be reopened statewide if local governments wished. ments and organizations children during this time, are still free to set their Helfenberger said. own parameters. The state DeSantis on Friday said NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS won’t preempt local rules CHARTER REVIEW BOARD MEETINGS nobody in Florida under CITY OF LAKE CITY on the matter, the governor the age of 25 has died from said. covid-19. THIS SERVES AS PUBLIC NOTICE that the Charter Review Following that announce- Board as appointed by City Council Resolution No. 2020-020, for the Helfenberger said he City of Lake City, Florida will tentatively hold a public meeting on ment, Helfenberger clar- researched the data on his the dates identified below: ified that the decision to own. May 28, 2020 (Thursday) 6:00 PM cancel the Girls and Boys Nationwide, at least 88 June 2, 2020 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM Club summer camps will people under the age of 25 June 5, 2020 (Friday) 4:00 PM still stand. June 9, 2020 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM have died from covid-19 June 11, 2020 (Thursday) 6:00 PM “The fact that Gov. alone, Helfenberger said. June 16, 2020 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM DeSantis came out right Another 27 people in that June 19, 2020 (Friday) 4:00 PM Overflow date before Memorial Day hol- June 23, 2020 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM Overflow date age group died due to a June 25, 2020 (Thursday) 6:00 PM Overflow date June 29, 2020 (Monday) 6:00 PM Overflow date

Place: Due to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the City good information may of Lake City Charter Review Board will hold meetings via telephonic SIGNS be eligible for a reward, and video conferencing communications media technology. Continued From 1A according to the Sheriff’s Office. Members of the public may attend these meetings online at: ing when they started “Someone out there https://cityoflakecity.webex.com/cityoflakecity/onstage/g. seeing signs on the bank. KNOWS who is respon- php?MTID=ebbb21aecb547a1636a26e995a8836458 ; or The pair stopped fishing sible, please do the right Telephonic by toll number (no cost to the city), audio only: and began helping reel thing and let us know who 1-408-418-9388 in the stolen signs, the did this senseless, mean Enter access code: 716 118 247 # When asked for attendee number, press # Sheriff’s Office posted on spirited act,” Sheriff Sam Facebook. 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The Chair will allow for sufficient time for Anyone with information that our graduating seniors all participants to be heard. about who might have sto- have missed making so Those attendees wishing to share a document must email the item to len them can contact the many of their senior year [email protected] no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Sheriff’s Office at 386-362- memories, and now to have Instructions for meeting attendance and participation can also be 2222. Callers can remain this tribute taken from found at www.lcfla.com in the calendar located at the bottom of the anonymous. them as well is absolutely homepage. Please select the meeting you would like to attend for the details to appear. Someone who provides infuriating!” The agenda for the meeting will be posted in advance. If you wish to receive a copy of the agenda packet with supporting documentation please contact the City Clerks Office at [email protected] or 386-719- OBITUARIES 5826. Ernest Eugene “Gene” West vice Medal (Extended), Korean Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in City of Lake Ernest Eugene “Gene” West of Service Medal, United Nations City meetings. The City of Lake City encourages civility in public Lake City, FL peacefully passed Service Medal (Korea), and Good discourse and requests that speakers direct their comments to the Chair. Those attendees wishing to share a document and or comments away in the early morning hours Conduct Award (fifth Award). in writing for inclusion into the public record must email the item to of May 18, After serving his nation, he con- [email protected] no later than noon on the day of the meeting. 2020 in his tinued working in electronics, first Citizens may also provide input to individual Charter Review Board sleep at the age for Modular Computer Systems, Members via phone calls, letters and e-mail that will become public record. of 85. He was creating test systems for compo- born in Geor- nent evaluations, then for Rodime, Pursuant to 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises the giana, AL on where he was responsible for as- public if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Charter Nov 12,1934. sembly, testing and troubleshoot- Review Board with respect to any matter considered at its meetings ing hard disk drives. By 2005 he or hearings, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, Gene was pre- for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record ceded in death was retired from Broward County of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and by his father as an Electronics Maintenance evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Charlie Hall West (1896-1977), Supervisor at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and moved SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to 286.26, Florida Statutes, mother Dora Mae Johnson West persons needing special accommodations to participate in these (1908-1980), his daughter Teri to Lake City, FL. meetings should contact the City Manager’s Office at (386) 719-5768. Lynn West (1959-1993) from his Gene enjoyed many hobbies in first marriage to Marion Virginia his life. To name a few: genealo- AUDREY E. SIKES, MMC George West, and brother Julian gy, fishing, bowling, swimming, City Clerk (Jean Moore) West. He leaves gardening, wood behind his wife of 28 years, Dona working, and lis- Marie Hopkins West, children tening to country Barry (Jill) West of West Palm music. He was Beach, FL, Shari (Cesar) West proficient in elec- of Davie, FL, and step-daughters tronics and was Eva Little (Lance) Weitzel of able to repair just Leesburg, VA, Ilene Little (Wen- about everything we broke as chil- dy) Jones of Orlando, FL, 3 grand- dren. In his retired years he created sons and 4 granddaughters, sister works of art on his wood lathe in Joyce West (Carl) Wood, many the garage; bowls, pens, birdhous- nieces and nephews. es and more. He was always ready, Gene grew up on a family farm willing, and able to assist in what- in Georgiana, AL. At the age of ever endeavor was being attempted fourteen the family moved to Bir- by his wife or children at any given mingham and time. Cooking was another of his at seventeen he many talents, something enjoyed needed to find by all. He was a kind and generous his own way old soul, gave you what you need- and joined the ed before you could even ask for it. Naval branch Gene could soothe your ache with of the military. his warm embrace, encouraging Gene was a words and wisdom of heart. Our genuine patriot hearts ache for one more embrace. who loved his He will be missed and we will hold country and served proudly in the him in our hearts and rejoice in Navy for over 20 years in the Avi- our memories of him always. Ar- onics Electronics and Engineering rangements have been trusted to field. He served on several differ- ICS Cremation & Funeral Home. ent vessels throughout his Naval www.icsfuneralservices.com. career serving his country in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Prior to retiring with full honors, Obituaries are paid advertise- he received a National Defense ments. For details, call the Lake Service Medal (2nd), Meritous City Reporter’s classified depart- Unit Commendation, China Ser- ment at 752-1293. SATURDAY/SUNDAY, MAY 23/24, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 6A SPORTS TICKER Finland Hall of aims to Famers restart send soccer message to youth By Graham Dunbar The Associated Press By Barry Wilner GENEVA —A stellar The Associated Press 2019 for soccer in Fin- land was meant to hit a It doesn’t matter how new peak in the 2020 the message is con- season. veyed as long as it is The national team communicated. qualified last Novem- So the Pro Football ber for its first major Hall of Fame had three tournament and Fin- members livestream land was going to spend In this Feb. 27, 2018, photo, a child waves a Chinese national flag and an Olympic flag during a a session Friday with mid-June obsessed ceremony to mark the arrival of the Olympic flag and start of the flag tour for the 2022 Winter Ohio youngsters as by the European Olympics in Beijing. [NG HAN GUAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO] part of its Strong Championship. Youth Strong Commu- Another Nordic nity program. Anthony nation making a long- Munoz, Aeneas Wil- shot debut dressed in liams and Darrell blue and white, Finland Green, plus Ohio Gov. was aiming to follow Mike DeWine, will con- Iceland’s inspiring nect with the middle run to the Euro 2016 school and high school quarterfinals. students in conjunction “It was really, really Eyes of with Big Brothers Big positive. The coun- Sisters of America and try has never been so Buckeye Health Plan, enthusiastic,” Finn- a division of Centene ish league CEO Timo Corp. Marjamaa told The The idea is simple: Associated Press of his relaying and empha- home country that is the world sizing the tenets of the world champion in its Hall of Fame’s mission top sport, ice hockey. to the youngsters. The coronavirus pan- “This is a continu- demic has forced Euro Tokyo Olympics followed up ation of a program we 2020 — where Finland have done in person was set to play against by 3 mega-events — all in China for the last few years,” top-ranked Belgium, says Hall of Fame Presi- Denmark and neighbor dent/CEO David Baker. Russia — to be post- “They really care about poned for one year. By Stephen Wade doesn’t work,” Jonathan Grix, and elsewhere believe a vac- the values that we On June 16, instead The Associated Press who studies sports policy at cine is needed to guarantee espouse at the Hall of of preparing to face Manchester Metropolitan safety for athletes. But some Fame, and they respect the Russians in nearby TOKYO — Uncertainty University, wrote in an email. have asked if young, healthy the Gold Jackets who St. Petersburg, Finn- grips next year’s postponed He said voters sense that “cit- athletes should be a priority have tried to demon- ish fans are looking to Tokyo Olympics: Will there izens rarely benefit the most for vaccination. strate those values their restart the national cup be fans or empty stadiums from such events.” The biggest challenge might whole life. competition stopped in in 14 months? And how will “Authoritarian states have be guaranteeing the safety of “Now to do this vir- March. thousands of athletes, staff, no need to ask the populace, fans who have already bought tually with our governor July 1 is the target, and technical officials travel, they have no need to com- millions of tickets. If there are and Iman (McFarland of pending government be housed, and stay safe promise on policy, there is no fans, will there be refunds? Centene and a former approval, to start the amid COVID-19? no political opposition (by Willtherebelawsuits?Tickets basketball player at 12-team Veikkausliiga And Tokyo is not alone. definition) and most delivery provide at least $800 million North Carolina), it is season. China — where the services are state-run, ensur- income for local organizers a real opportunity to That’s almost three COVID-19 outbreak was ing the smooth running of the with the added cost of post- have that same impact, months after the first detected — will hold event,” Grix added. ponement estimated in Japan maybe on an even league’s planned open- three mega-sports events Japanese and International at $2 billion to $6 billion. broader level than 500 ing day and more than within a year after Tokyo is Olympic Committee officials Eric Saintrond, the CEO of to 1,000 people in a eight months since a set to close. have given few details about the FISU — the Switzerland- room. But the message memorable 2019 title The World University how the Tokyo Olympics will based governing body of the is still the same: You are was sealed. Games in Chengdu in west- be staged, the cost of post- World University Games not alone, let’s huddle The league trophy ern China open 10 days after ponement, and who will pay — said in an email to The up and do this together. won by KuPS in Octo- the Tokyo Games close, with for it. They’ve teased the Associated Press that deci- You can be stronger by ber was the team up to 8,000 athletes. Next problems and floated tenuous sions related to “security relying on these values, from Kuopio’s first come the Beijing Winter solutions. They’ve agreed on and health will be taken” by and you can have a in 43 years, and the Olympics beginning on one thing: If the games can’t the Chinese government. He place in making your first decided in a six- Feb. 4, 2022, and the Asian open on July 23, 2021, they’ll said final decisions in this community stronger.” team championship Games in Hangzhou start- be canceled. area do “not in fact rest with MunozandGreen,who group after the regular ing on Sept. 10. The previous In a joint news conference FISU.” He said all prepara- madetheNFL’slistoftop season. edition of the Asian Games last weekend, the director tions were “on track.” 100 players of its first The backdrop was the in Indonesia drew 11,000 general of the World Health University Games spokes- century, and Williams, anticipation of Finland athletes and featured more Organization cautioned it man Wang Guangliang was now a pastor in Fergu- advancing to Euro 2020 sports than the Olympics. would not be “easy” to make asked about housing for ath- son, Missouri, have been with group leader Italy A fourth major event, soc- the Olympics a safe global letes, fans, and so forth, but regulars in the program. by winning its home cer’s 24-team Club World gathering spot. offered little clarity, deflect- Baker calls them three games in October and Championship, was to open But Tedros Adhanom ing back to the FISU. of the “most spectacular November. in China in June of 2021, but Ghebreyesus expressed con- “The impact of the pan- Gold Jackets who fully Star striker Teemu has been postponed because fidence: “I think it’s possible,” demic is still unforeseeable stand for our values.” Pukki scored twice in of scheduling conflicts cre- IOCPresidentThomasBach and we are still studying the It actually was the idea each 3-0 win against ated by the pandemic. has been cautious in speculat- situation and need to dis- of Green, an outstand- Armenia and Liech- China is a go-to coun- ing how the Olympics can be cuss with FISU about what ing cornerback for the tenstein to seal try for these mega events, held.He’ssuggestedapossible to do to reduce the impact Redskins, for the hall to qualification with a through expertise gained quarantine for athletes, hinted and ensure the safety of all reach out to the youth game to spare. from the 2008 Beijing Olym- atlimitedfanaccesstovenues, participants,” Wang wrote of America to promote “It was the best situ- pics and because it absorbs and has not ruled out events in in a email to the AP. what he says the Hall of ation that I have ever the massive costs. It spent empty stadiums. Of course, he Postponing the Summer Fame stands for:respect, had,” said Marjamaa, at least $40 billion to orga- says that’s not his preference. Olympics by a year has integrity, honest and who played in the nize the 2008 Olympics, IOC member John Coates, raised questions about mar- hard work. league and Finland’s and there was no national who oversees preparations for keting the Winter Olympics, In the three years national team 20 years debate since the authoritar- Tokyo, has been direct. which open six months after of the program, it has ago. That era had stars ian state prohibits voting or “We’ve got real problems Tokyo closes. Construction touched 29 cities and like Jari Litmanen, a referendums. because we’ve got athletes is on schedule, but sponsors has been directly in front Champions League Voters in Europe and having to come from 206 may face challenges. of more than 60,000 winner at Ajax, and North America have different nations,” Coates “Sponsors and business middle schoolers and Liverpool captain Sami repeatedly said “no” to said, speaking at a News partners of the games will high schoolers. In the Hyypia. referendums to hold the Corp Australia digital forum have to keep investing extra last year, when the hall “Now it might be games. China landed the and reported in The Aus- money in their market- began doing a five- the worst,” the league 2022 Winter Olympics when tralian newspaper. “We’ve ing programs for Tokyo if camera livestream of the official said during a several European bidders got 11,000 athletes coming, the games are postponed, events,theget-togethers prolonged shutdown withdrew. Beijing won nar- 5,000 technical officials and potentially forcing them reached an average of that has frozen the rowly in a vote by the IOC coaches, 20,000 media.” to reduce their budgets for about 20,000 students. industry’s income. “In against Almaty, Kazakhstan. There’s also about 4,000 the next Olympics,” Wei With so many young- the worst scenario, “Telling the citizens of working on the organizing Jizhong, a former secre- sters still sheltering at some of the clubs will Bavaria or Switzerland that committee and an expected tary general of the Chinese home, the hall hopes Fri- be out of business if this another Winter Olympics 60,000 volunteers.” Olympic Committee, told day’s session can reach at will last a long time.” would benefit them greatly Some scientists in Japan the China Daily. least 50,000 kids. SATURDAY/SUNDAY, MAY 23/24, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 7A

AUTO RACING AUTO RACING Race NASCAR grabs much-needed viewing momentum in return to live racing from comfort of condo By STEVE REED Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. — Robin Trivette is a popular person this week with the Coca-Cola 600 approaching and it has nothing to do with her bubbly personality. It’s all about her connections. Trivette lives in a condo- minium built on Charlotte Motor Speedway property, which makes her one of the first spectators eligible to actually watch a live JARED C. TILTON/Getty Images/TNS professional U.S. sporting Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 ChevyGoods.com NOCO Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light YOURFACEHERE event in person since the coronavirus pandemic Ford, lead during the NASCAR Cup Series The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, in Darlington, S.C. shut down sports in early By JENNA FRYER race on a Wednesday in 36 years driver Joey Logano said Friday. and my team, but ... people love March. Associated Press and it was about as good as it gets “For us to find a way to get back drama, they love talking about NASCAR has returned to for a series dependent on miles to the race track as a sport, as an that stuff and they’ve been doing racing without spectators upon miles of left turns. industry, and get back to work a lot of it.” CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR through at least June. After Reigning champion and resident before most was an amazing Austin Dillon saw Briscoe’s vic- had been planning sweeping three races this past week villain Kyle Busch angered fan opportunity. I think NASCAR saw tory on ESPN, which like other at Darlington Raceway in changes for 2021 in hopes of find- favorite Chase Elliott, who flipped it was important for everybody outlets has been starved for fresh South Carolina, the series ing new fans and adding some off his competitor after he was for that to happen for all of our material. shifts to the Concord track energy to a staid, stale schedule. wrecked. A fox scampered across livelihoods, every one of us.” “It’s been a minute since our on Sunday. The Coca-Cola The coronavirus pandemic put the track during a lull in what was The sport has long been fueled sport has really been featured on 600, the longest race on those plans on hold and NASCAR a flat-out entertaining race. by rivalries and its explosion began that channel and that made me the NASCAR schedule and is frantically trying to recover Then came Thursday’s emo- in 1979 when the first Daytona 500 proud of NASCAR for the efforts an annual salute to the from a 10-week layoff. tional Xfinity Series race, won on televised flag-to-flag ended with a they went through to be the first Memorial Day patriotism So far, the stock car series is the final lap by Chase Briscoe two brawl as Bobby and Donnie Allison big sport to come back,” Dillon that celebrates fallen mil- succeeding. days after he sat in the infield at got into it with Cale Yarborough. said. “It’s huge for our sport.” itary heroes, will be run NASCAR came up with a health Darlington and FaceTimed his wife The best Elliott could do with The series now shifts to with empty grandstands. plan that allowed it to resume as the two learned their unborn social distancing rules in place was Charlotte Motor Speedway in But some will be watch- racing last Sunday at Darlington child did not have a fetal heartbeat. flip Busch the bird. Concord for four days of racing ing: Thanks to a quirky Raceway, the first of 20 events Reeling from the loss, Briscoe was “It’d be kind of hard to fight beginning Sunday with the 61st loophole based on the scheduled in seven Southern able to hold off Busch, the best when you have to stay six-feet running of the Coca-Cola 600, a development of the speed- states through June 21. Although driver in Xfinity Series history, for apart. My arms aren’t long crown jewel event and the longest way, there are 52 condo- spectators are not permitted, his second win of the season. He enough,” Elliott said. race on the NASCAR calendar. miniums that overlook the making for eerie, empty venues, collapsed in tears after the race in a Busch admitted he made a mis- The series rolls into the event with first turn of the track. the racing itself has delivered. moment shown across the country. take, called Elliott to apologize, huge momentum and confidence Keeping with tradition, Kevin Harvick scored his 50th NASCAR, with all its personal- but the kerfuffle has ignited fans. from North Carolina Gov. Roy condo owners will still career victory in NASCAR’s first ities, conflicts and raw feelings, “I know it’s gained a lot of trac- Cooper the event will be a success. get five tickets and three race back with seemingly every- was back. tion and there’s a lot of people “I know a lot of people are look- parking passes for the race one watching to see if the safety “One of my favorite lines I’ve talking about it, so that was ulti- ing forward to this live sporting and for the Cup Series protocols would work. The next heard this whole time is, ‘Don’t mately a win for the sport,” Elliott event on TV — I know that I am,” race next Wednesday. That event was the first Cup Series let a good crisis go to waste,’” means Trivette, her friends said Friday. “It was a loss for me Cooper said. and other condo residents can watch the race live while every other fan will have to watch on television. “All of a sudden, everybody is your friend and wants to come over and bring dinner,” Trivette said with a laugh. “Unfortunately Construction/Debris Containers Available we can’t have that.” Charlotte, Atlanta and Texas Motor Speedway, facil- 755-7060 ities all owned by Speedway 15 yd. • 20 yd. • 30 yd. • 40 yd. Motorsports, have condo Delivered to your job site today. towers with floor-to-ceiling windows with a clear view of the track. Some are decorated as lavish homes with king-size beds, leather couches and custom-made bars, while others resemble rentable hospitality rooms for entertaining guests. They aren’t cheap. A luxury two-bedroom, 1,400-square-foot condo at Charlotte’s Turn One Towers typically runs between $500,000 and $600,000. At Texas Motor Speedway, a one-bedroom, 1,000-square-foot unit is on the market for $199,000, with larger units available for $345,000 to $485,000. The IndyCar series opens its season at TMS on June 6 and the condos in Turn 2 are expected to be the only option for fans to watch live. Most of the Charlotte condo owners have some connection to NASCAR, but few live at the track year round. They’re mostly used to entertain clients during races, although Trent Cawthon of TriMaxx Graphics in nearby Mooresville uses his condo for both. TriMaxx produces vinyl graphic paint schemes for several Cup teams including Ryan Newman and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Residents typically received five complimentary tickets from the speedway with an option to purchase up to 15 or 20 more depending on the size of the condomini- um. Residents are allowed just the five tickets this year and security is expected at the entrance to the building to prevent additional guests. Once inside, everyone must stay in the condo before and during the race. SATURDAY/SUNDAY, MAY 23/24, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 8A

OUTDOORS from the COUNTRY AT LAKE Your skin, summertime CLUB CITY & having fun in the sun By MONTY STEPHENS The lotion should be applied Staff reports Special to the Reporter before you start to perspire, so the sunblock can soak Fourteen players played in the Saturday Blitz on into the skin. Refresh fre- f all the topics writ- May 16. Phillip Russell came in first with a +12. Eddy quently throughout the day. ten all year this one Brown came in second with a +8. Bruce Gibson came Choose a sunblock with is the most import- in third with a +7. Skin winners were Eddy Brown #1 O a SPF rating of at least 30 ant. The topic is protecting and #10, Jonathan Morgan #4, Dennis Crawford #5, your skin. for the arms, legs, face and Phillip Russell #8 and #15 and Scott Kishton #13. The With summer coming neck. A water-resistant lotion Saturday Blitz costs $15 plus cart fee and is open to there will be hundreds of of SPF 50+ should be used anyone, but you must tee off by 9 a.m. Just call the thousands of sun burns on the nose and ears. pro shop to make a tee time. across Florida. Please don’t — Wear a Hat. The skin The Sunday Blitz cost $20 plus cart fee and is open be “one of those who got on the head and face are to anyone and you can tee off at anytime. burned.” A few years back, especially vulnerable to the Twenty players played in the Wednesday Blitz a good friend of mine at ill-effects of the sun. At a on May 20. Dennis Crawford came in first with a the Gainesville VAMC, minimum wear a cap with +11. Scott Kishton came in second with a +10. Bob Tony Montgomery, RN a front bill. Better yet, wear Randall came in third with a +7. Steve Smithy came died of Basal Cell carci- one of the “Boonie Hats” in fourth with a +5. John Raulerson came in fifth noma. Of the three most (floppy hats) to cover up the with a +4. Skins were Brandon Moore #1, Charles common skin cancers forehead, ears and neck. Timmons #5, Randy VanVleck #6 and Bob Randall #8 (Squamous Cell, Basal You can always switch to a and #15. The Pot #1 hole was #18, and there were 2 Cell and Melanoma), Basal ball cap for the ride in. birdies; therefore Pot #1 worth $500 carries over to Cell cancer is supposed — Wear Sunglasses. Sun Wednesday. The Pot #2 hole was #17, there were no to be the easiest to cure. glasses will go a long way in birdies; therefore, the Pot #2 worth $334 carries to Montgomery was an out- protecting your eyes from Wednesday as well. The Wednesday Blitz costs $13 doorsman who fought his harmful UV rays. Sunglasses (plus optional pot) plus cart fee and is open to any- cancer for seven to eight that wrap around your face one and you can tee off at anytime. Just call the pro years. It would go away but offer the best protection. shop to make a tee time. Polarized lenses or reflective always came back. There COURTESY The Good Old Boys Match 1 – Rob Brown, Steve is no “good type of skin Professional guides in South Florida picked up on lenses are the very best. As Peters, Noidrie Moses and Dan Stephens – 10, cancer.” wearing protective clothing to shield themselves from an added benefit, they cut Bob Wheary, Jim McGriff, Bob Hiers and Dennis the glare on the water and The link between the the sun decades ago. This is how we all should look Hendershott – 3 and Ed Snow, Rhea Hart, Joe sun and skin cancer is allow you to see more fish. Persons and Randy Register – 3. when we go fishing. We don’t have to buy the most With proper protection, undeniable. Data from expensive brands out there either. Good Scores were Ed Snow 73 (34-39), Bob the American Cancer we can still enjoy a day of Wheary 76 (37-39), Noidrie Moses 76 (38-38) and Society shows 3.5 million patients that he does not away. Newer fabrics have fishing and not subject our- Jim McGriff 79 (38-41). Americans are projected to make a new diagnosis of been developed that feel selves to the ill-effects of the be diagnosed with skin can- skin cancer. soft to the touch and are not sun. Make it your goal to cer this year. But fortunate- “It is a rare day when our “hot” to wear. go fishing and come home ly for us, most skin cancers clinic does not see a new — Use a neck gaiter to looking like you didn’t go Family. can be prevented. To pre- skin cancer patient,” Dr. provide protection to the fishing. Taking care of your- vent skin cancer, we must Skidmore said. face, neck and ears. Several self is a way we can honor Friends. take steps now to protect Dr. Skidmore offers the companies make “fishing those thousands of people ourselves from the sun. following tips for anglers gloves” designed to protect who suffered and fought Community. 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The team TAKEN BY THE SUWANNEE start to the college baseball — with John Stockton and RIVER WATER MANGEMENT Karl Malone leading the DISTRICT season to trim expenses in the post-coronavirus era, way in many of those sea- Notice is given that the follow- Registered Brangus Bulls 1-3 AP FILE PHOTO ing permit was issued on March years old, certified, gentle, make the game more fan sons — finished below .500 The College World Series logo is partially painted at TD in only one of those years. 24, 2020: ready to breed. $2000-$2500. friendly and reduce injury (Name and address of appli- 352-215-1018. Ameritrade Park on June 14, 2019, in Omaha, Neb.. Sloan won 1,221 games in cant) Lulu Baptist Church Inc. Vermeer TE170 Hay Tedder, risk to players. his career, the fourth-highest 160 SE Gillen Terrace, Lulu, FL used less than 20 hrs., Call Under the 35-page pro- down because of the coro- as amateurs get less ramp- total in NBA history. 32061 permit #ERP-023- 386-397-2214 or 386-397-3567 posal titled “New Baseball 212789-2. The project is locat- navirus outbreak in March. up time than professional Utah went to the finals ed in Columbia County, Section Model,” there would be The core group held players, and that’s a prob- twice under Sloan, both 27, Township 04 South, Range nine weeks of preseason Zoom calls with coaches lem. What we’re doing is times falling to Michael 18 East. The permit authorizes practice instead of five, from top baseball schools flat-out dumb.” Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. a surface water management Sloan entered the Hall of system on 4.8 acres for Sur- the regular season would from all regions, and the Bakich said players miss Cows for Sale, 10 head, all Fame in 2009. face Stormwater runoff Man- bred, some with calves, $7,500 run from the third week of discussions resulted in the one or two days of class agement System known as for all. Can delv. 352-575-7498. March to the third week of He spent 34 years in the Lulu Baptist Church Inc. The proposal. each week they travel by employ of the Jazz organi- PUBLISHER'S NOTE receiving water body is Olustee June and the College World Bakich said the next airplane for games, and zation, either as head coach, Creek. Florida Law 828.29 requires Series would wrap up the dogs and cats being sold to be step is to recruit athletic schools on a semester assistant, scout or senior bas- A person whose substantial in- last week of July. The regu- terests are or may be affected at least 8 weeks old and have a directors who will take up schedule would play about ketball adviser. Sloan started has the right to request an ad- health certificate from a li- lar season currently begins the cause, bring it to facul- four weeks without aca- as a scout, was promoted ministrative hearing by filing a censed veterinarian document- the third week of February ty athletic representatives demic conflicts if the sea- as an assistant under Frank written petition with the Suwan- ing they have mandatory shots and are free from intestinal and and the CWS runs into the and presidents, and get son started later. Layden in 1984 and became nee River Water Management the sixth coach in franchise District (District). Pursuant to external parasites. Many last week of June. it entered into the NCAA Opponents argue push- Chapter 28-106 and Rule species of wildlife must be li- Past efforts to push history on Dec. 9, 1988, after censed by Florida Fish and legislative process. The ing back the season would 40BB-1.1010, Florida Adminis- back the season were root- Layden resigned. trative Code (F.A.C.), the peti- Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- hope is the new schedule harm summer leagues tact the local office for informa- ed in cold-weather schools’ would be in place in 2022. like the Cape Cod League. tion must be filed (received) ei- Jets, Flacco agree to ther by delivery at the office of tion. concerns about competi- Bakich said five-year Bakich pointed out that the Resource Management tive equity because they attendance trends show terms on 1-year deal Business Resource Specialist players from about 235 at District Headquarters, 9225 had to travel to warmer college teams draw bigger Division I teams — ones CR 49, Live Oak FL 32060 or climates in the South or crowds in April and May that don’t make the NCAA The New York Jets and quarterback Joe Flacco by e-mail to [email protected], Want to buy cattle. All kinds West to play games the than they do in February Tournament — will be able within twenty-one (21) days of 352-339-3018 have agreed to terms on newspaper publication of the first month of the season. and March, and the poten- to report to their summer a one-year deal, the 2013 notice of intended District deci- Wanted to lease pasture for The impetus this time is tial is there for even big- teams by late June or early cattle. 352-339-3018 Super Bowl MVP’s agency sion (for those persons to budget management. ger turnouts in June. July. Non-Division I players whom the District does not mail announced on Twitter. or email actual notice). A peti- “We operate at a sig- “We looked at why that will have opportunities to The move to bring in Flacco tion must comply with Sections nificant financial net loss is,” Bakich said, “and even fill out summer rosters. gives third-year starter Sam 120.54(5)(b)4. And 120.569(2) Country Living 2BR/1BA among almost all teams,” in warm-weather places There also would be Darnold a veteran backup, but (c)., Florida Statutes (F.S.), and $575/month plus/sec dep., no Bakich said Friday. “There it’s still cold in March. But costs to keeping players one who is also coming off a Chapter 28106, F.A.C. The Dis- pets 386-752-5205 trict will not accept a petition are only a few that operate it’s also basketball season. housed and fed on cam- herniated disk that cut short sent by facsimile (fax). Media- where they are actually A collegiate fan can only puses a month longer. his only season in Denver and tion pursuant to section making a profit or covering required surgery to repair. 120.573, F.S., is not available. invest their energy in so A later start probably JL Sports, headed by agent A petition for an administrative PUBLISHER'S NOTE their costs. The majority of many places.” won’t interfere with the Joe Linta, announced the hearing is deemed filed upon All real estate advertising in this college baseball is a drain The proposal said north- MLB draft. College coach- agreement Friday. Financial receipt of the complete petition newspaper is subject to the fair on athletic departments, by the District Clerk at the Dis- housing act which makes it ille- ern teams could save about es believe MLB is leaning terms were not immediately trict Headquarters in Live Oak, gal to advertise "any prefer- and in the post-covid era $200,000 in travel costs by toward holding the draft in disclosed, but ESPN reported FL during the District's regular ence, limitation, or discrimina- that is not a good combina- not having to go South and July instead of June going the deal is worth $1.5 million business hours. The District's tion based on race, color, reli- tion when universities are and could reach $4.5 million regular business hours are 8 gion, sex, disability, familial sta- West early in the season forward, and the possibili- a.m. - 5 p.m., excluding week- tus or national origin; or any in- looking to improve their and there would be more ty of minor leagues being with incentives. ends and District holidays. Peti- tention to make such prefer- fiscal bottom lines.” regional scheduling. contracted could impact The 35-year-old Flacco tions received by the District ence, limitation or discrimina- Bowling Green A 17-year Major League the structure for rookie spent his first 11 NFL seasons Clerk after the District's regular tion." Familial status includes in Baltimore, where current and Furman recent- business hours shall be children under the age of 18 liv- Baseball study showed the development. Jets general manager Joe deemed filed as of 8 a.m. On ing with parents or legal custo- ly announced they’ve majority of arm injuries Bakich said the pro- Douglas was a scout in 2008 the next regular District busi- dians, pregnant women and dropped their baseball pro- happen in spring training posal, first reported by ness day. people securing custody of chil- — when the Ravens drafted The right to an administrative dren under the age of 18. This grams to save money. or shortly after the season D1Baseball.com, has the quarterback 18th overall hearing and the relevant proce- newspaper will not knowingly Bakich said he, starts. Bakich said there received widespread out of Delaware. Flacco helped dures to be followed are gov- accept any advertising for real Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin, are no comparable studies approval from coaches. lead Baltimore to a Super Bowl erned by Chapter 120, Florida estate which is in violation of Statues, Chapter 28-106, Flori- the law. Our readers are here- Louisville’s Dan McDonnell, for college baseball injuries “It is not a one-size-fits- victory to cap the 2012 season, da Administrative Code, and by informed that all dwellings TCU’s Jim Schlossnagle because of privacy laws. all model,” he said, “but it beating Colin Kaepernick and Rule 40B-1.1010, Florida Ad- advertised in this newspaper and UCLA’s John Savage “The typical spring is a one-size-fits-most. It’s the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. ministrative Code. Because the are available on an equal op- Last winter, Flacco’s time in administrative hearing process portunity basis. To complain of began looking at changes to training for a profession- the best thing for our sport is designed to formulate final Baltimore came to an end — discrimination call HUD toll free help the sport shortly after al team is six to seven and the for the growth of officially clearing the way for agency action, the filing of a at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free the college season was shut weeks,” Bakich said. “We college baseball.” petition means the District's fi- telephone number to the hear- Lamar Jackson — when the nal action may be different from ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Ravens traded him to Denver the position taken by it in this for a fourth-round draft pick. notice. Failure to file a petition for an administrative hearing investigation, followed by contact tracing Flacco started the first eight within the requisite time frame SEC under Centers for Disease Control and games for the Broncos, but shall constitute a waiver of the local public health guidelines. injured his neck against right to an administrative hear- 4.5 acres on Lake Jeffrey Rd, Continued From 10A Indianapolis in Week 8 and ing. (Rule 28-106.111, F.A.C.). gorgeous oaks, great area, site “Health and safety have been our top priority as we’ve gone about this planning missed the rest of the season. If you wish to do so, you may built homes only. Owner Fi- He was waived by Denver request the Notice of Rights for nancing! NO DOWN! $49,900. 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Dear Erica, Alex If you’re talking about back taxes, Dave Ramsey By CHRIS HOGAN CEO of Ramsey Solutions I’d say pay them now. You don’t want Dear Alex, to play around with the IRS, because Special to the Reporter I wouldn’t go that route. In rent- they can really mess you up if they to-own scenarios, you pay more in way, you can look around, find some- decide they’re coming for you. May 20 is national “Be a Millionaire Day.” I know, rent so that some of it will go toward thing you really like, and make a big But if you’re talking about taxes it might be a strange thing to bring up at a time like the down payment if you buy the down payment. And make sure you for 2019, I’d go ahead and include this, when the economy is limping along thanks to home. However, in most rent-to-own get a 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage, them in your debt snowball. If you the coronavirus shutdown. But I disagree. In fact, it’s deals, the renter ends up not buying where the monthly payments are no need to move them up in your debt more important than ever to stay focused on your the home. The net result? You paid more than 25 percent of your take snowball in order to pay them on wealth-building dreams. more in rent, and you still don’t own home pay. time, that’s fine. Whatever you If you’re one of the tens of millions of Americans a home! Good luck, Alex! do, don’t pay them late. Sit down who’ve recently been laid off, I’m talking to you In your situation, being a single —Dave together, and lay out a game plan too. Right now, you need to get scrappy, find part- guy with no kids, you’re better off Dear Dave, that includes paying your taxes— time work, and go into conserve mode. No, it’s not to continue renting a while longer My husband and I owe $3,500 in and all your other debts—on time! ideal. But this season won’t last forever. Find ways and save money like crazy. That federal taxes, along with $3,000 in —Dave to keep moving forward, so you can put yourself in a much better position once things get back to normal. The American Dream is still alive, because the What will my wife’s survivor benefit be? American Dream is made up of the people who work hard to make their goals a reality. It’s not an abstract Dear Rusty: I am a RUSTY SAYS her survivor benefit before than her survivor benefit concept. It’s not a handout from the government. 68-year-old retired male her FRA is 0.396% for each from you, she could take The reality is you must decide to take hold of your and had planned on waiting full month earlier, which is the smaller survivor ben- plans, focus on what you can control, and make prog- to collect Social Security 4.75% per year earlier than efit first and delay taking ress. benefits beginning at age her FRA, to a maximum of her own SS benefit until it Here are three steps you can take today to help 70. My wife is currently 28.5%. And for clarity, your reaches maximum at age you stay focused on building wealth during a crisis: 53 years old. When I die, wife isn’t required to take 70 and switch to her own Evaluate where you stand. The good thing about would my wife’s spousal the survivor benefit imme- benefit at that time. The a global shutdown is that it gives us time to slow benefit at her full retire- diately upon your death; goal is for her to get the down and reflect. Call a time-out, huddle up, and take ment age be equal to what she can wait until the ben- highest possible benefit for inventory of how you’re doing with money right now. I would be receiving at age efit reaches 100% at her full the rest of her life. Use my Net Worth Calculator to get a quick snapshot 70 or be reduced? Also, if I retirement age, if desired Finally, if you were to die of your wealth-building progress. were to die before 70 and Russell Gloor and if financially feasible. before you started collect- Take the next step. Don’t obsess about the stock before collecting social AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor If your wife is also eli- ing your increased Social market. Focus on the money choices you can control security, what would be my gible for a SS benefit on Security benefit at age 70, today. Keep saving money, keep investing, and stay wife’s survivor benefit at her own work record and your wife would still have away from debt. We can’t predict when the economy her full retirement age? your wife’s benefit - if she you die before she reaches the same options, but her will be “back to normal,” and it would be absurd to Signed: Older Husband has reached her full retire- her FRA, she will have the survivor benefit amount tr y. ment age - will be 100% choice to take either her would be based upon the Cast a vision for the future. You can’t control Dear Older Husband: of the amount you were own Social Security benefit amount you were eligible to the economy, but you can choose your vision for Your wife’s survivor benefit receiving at your death. If or her survivor benefit receive at your death, even the future. I want you to keep your high-definition as your widow will depend she hasn’t yet reached her from you. If her survivor though you were not yet dreams alive during this time. Vision carries you upon two things – the full retirement age when benefit will be her highest collecting. In other words, through difficult times, because it gives you hope. If amount you were receiv- she claims her survivor possible benefit, she would all those delayed retirement you’re willing to work, good things will come your ing (or were eligible to benefit (she could claim as have the option to take her credits (DRCs) you are now way. We will move through these challenges, and receive) at your death, and early as age 60) the benefit own SS retirement benefit earning (and will continue our economy will regain strength. And as the econ- the age at which she claims will be actuarially reduced from her own work record to earn until you are 70) will omy grows, so will your opportunity to grow your her survivor benefit as according to the number first and delay taking the not be lost – the benefit you wealth. your widow. of months prior to her full larger survivor benefit until have earned up to the point Times of crisis reveal who we are. And I want you If you were receiving an retirement age (FRA) that it reaches maximum at her you die will be what your to hear me on this: You can overcome! No one gets increased benefit because she claims it. The amount FRA. Or, if her own benefit wife’s survivor benefit is to mandate how you think, or what actions you take you waited until age 70, of reduction for claiming at age 70 would be more based upon. to control your money. So, how will you respond?

Ask the Fool Investing With Values How should I invest Qin socially responsible companies? — D.L., Monticello, Minnesota Fool’s School Business professor Jeremy Siegel’s My Dumbest Investment The Motley Fool Take The easiest way is to park your research has found that between Adollars in one or more mutual 1871 and 2012, stocks outperformed Falling for Hype An Essential funds — or exchange-traded funds Investing in bonds 78% of the time over all (ETFs) — that follow socially Retirement 10-year periods, 96% of the time My dumbest investment was Business responsible guidelines. 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Or, in the case is to invest in healthy and grow- pharmacy and health-and-beauty of passively managed funds, you’re once you retire, perhaps selling off into the ground to release natural gas ing dividend-paying stocks, as they instead of pumping in water, which chain Boots, were recently trading simply investing in the same securi- your stocks and parking your assets will generate income without your nearly 40% below their 52-week ties that are in a socially responsible would get polluted. (The propane in safer places such as certificates of having to sell off shares from your was recaptured above ground.) This high. Facing challenges from both index. Some will have the acronym deposit (CDs). However, there’s a holdings. If you have, say, $200,000 technique was supposed to revolu- e-commerce specialists and big-box ESG in their title, meaning that they strong case to be made for continu- invested in dividend payers that have tionize the fracking industry, but my retailers, the company is nursing a focus on environmental, social and ing to invest in stocks. an overall average dividend yield of shares went from trading for about stalled revenue line with the help of governance factors. Note, too, that After all, if you retire at, say, 65, 4%, you can look forward to $8,000 $10 apiece to bankruptcy, which the equally stable bottom-line profit and some of these funds invest in compa- and then live to 95, you’re looking in annual income — or even more, company filed in 2015. That was cash flow. nies that do well on socially respon- at 30 years of retirement, a long the first and last time I bought into a But the retailer isn’t sitting still. sible measures, while others simply as dividends tend to be increased Walgreens is reshaping its business period in which your money would over time, too. company without doing fundamental exclude companies that don’t. analysis prior to purchase. It was a model as we speak, planning to Some funds you might look likely have grown a lot if invested in By continuing to grow much of close 200 underperforming stores stocks. The trick, then, is to keep out great learning experience about deal- into include the Vanguard FTSE your portfolio throughout your retire- ing with hype. — S.H., online in 2020 while introducing Jenny of stocks any money you expect to ment, you can protect your assets Craig store-within-a-store concepts Social Index Fund Admiral Shares The Fool Responds: This was a (VFTAX), the iShares MSCI USA need within five years (or 10 years, from inflation, which shrinks the in other locations. The company to be ultraconservative) — because classic penny-stock fiasco. 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Night Live WGN-A 16 239 307 Blue Bloods “Meet the New Boss” Blue Bloods “Mind Games” Blue Bloods “Blackout” Å (DVS) Blue Bloods “Thicker Than Water” Blue Bloods “Trust” Å (DVS) Blue Bloods “By Hook or by Crook” TVLAND 17 106 304 Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men OWN 18 189 279 (5:00) My 600-Lb. Life (N) Iyanla, Fix My Life Å Fear Not With Iyanla Vanzant Fear Not With Iyanla Vanzant (N) Girlfriends Check In “Loni Love” (N) Girlfriends Check In “Tamela Mann” A&E 19 118 265 (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 05.15.20” Å Live PD: Rewind (N) Å Live PD “Live PD -- 05.23.20” (N) (Live) Å HALL 20 185 312 (5:00) “How to Train Your Husband” “Paris, Wine & Romance” (2019, Romance) Jen Lilley, Dan Jeannotte. Å “Love at the Shore” (2017, Romance) Amanda Righetti, Peter Porte. Å “Nature of Love” (2020) Å FX 22 136 248 (5:00) ››‡ “Fast & Furious 6” (2013, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker. Å ››› “Furious 7” (2015, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker. A dead man’s brother seeks revenge on the Toretto gang. Å What We Do (:33) ››› 300 Å CNN 24 200 202 CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer “Scandalous: The Untold Story of the National Enquirer” (2019) Å TNT 25 138 245 (:02) ›‡ “Red Dawn” (2012, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck. Å (DVS) ›› “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016, Action) Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams.Å (DVS) Snowpiercer Å (DVS) NIK 26 170 299 The Loud House The Loud House The Loud House The Loud House The Loud House Group Chat All That (N) Å SpongeBob Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å PARMT 28 168 241 (5:30) ›› “Men in Black II” (2002) Tommy Lee Jones. Å ››‡ “Men in Black 3” (2012, Action) Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin. Å (:05) ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. Å MY-TV 29 32 - The Three Stooges The Three Stooges The Three Stooges The Three Stooges Svengoolie “Gargoyles” Å Star Trek “Whom Gods Destroy” Å Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Å DISN 31 172 290 Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens LIFE 32 108 252 “Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey: Special Edition” (2018) Å “Chris Watts: Confessions of a Killer” (2020) Sean Kleier, Ashley Williams. Å (:03) “The Craigslist Killer” (2011) Jake McDorman, William Baldwin. Å USA 33 105 242 Chicago P.D. Antonio returns to work. Chicago P.D. “Outrage” Å (DVS) Chicago P.D. “Night in Chicago” Chicago P.D. “Ties That Bind” Chicago P.D. “Good Men” Chicago P.D. “The Forgotten” BET 34 124 329 ›‡ “Blue Streak” (1999) Martin Lawrence. Thief tries to retrieve a cache from a police station. Å ››‡ “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” (2008, Comedy) Martin Lawrence. Å ›› “National Security” (2003) Martin Lawrence. Å ESPN 35 140 206 Johnsonville ACL Cornhole Tyson’s Hits Boxing Boxing Boxing Boxing Boxing Boxing SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å ESPN2 36 144 209 2019 World Series of Poker Å 2019 World Series of Poker Å 2019 World Series of Poker Å 2019 World Series of Poker Å 2019 World Series of Poker Å EA Sports Madden NFL 20 Bowl Å SUNSP 37 - - (4:30) NHL Hockey From April 18, 1996. NHL Hockey From April 20, 2003. Inside Lightning Sports Stars Power of Sports DISCV 38 182 278 Dirty Jobs Stand-in fugitive. Å Dirty Jobs Turning molasses into rum. Dirty Jobs Termite researcher. Å Dirty Jobs Harvesting hops for beer. Dirty Jobs “Gourd Maker” Å Dirty Jobs “Exotic Nanny” Å TBS 39 139 247 (5:00) ››‡ “Shrek the Third” (2007) ››› “Shrek 2” (2004) Voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy. Å (DVS) Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Full Frontal The Last O.G. HLN 40 202 204 Forensic Files Forensic Files Death Row Stories “Family Lies” Å Death Row Stories “Feds vs. Outlaws” Death Row Stories “The Wrong Gun” The Killer Truth Å Forensic Files II Forensic Files II FNC 41 205 360 Fox Report with Jon Scott (N) Å Life, Liberty & Levin Å Watters’ World (N) Å Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) Å The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Å Watters’ World Å E! 45 114 236 Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City TRAVEL 46 196 277 Haunted Hospitals Å Haunted Hospitals Å Paranormal 911 A demonic possession. Paranormal 911 (N) Å Terror in the Woods (N) Å My Paranormal Nightmare (N) Å HGTV 47 112 229 Property Brothers: Forever Home Å Property Brothers: Forever Home Å Love It or List It “Second Time Selling” Love It or List It “Master Office Issues” Love It or List It Å (DVS) Love It or List It “Kitchen Catastrophe” TLC 48 183 280 sMothered “Three’s Company” sMothered “Make Room for Mom” sMothered “Time to Intervene” sMothered “Pushing Boundaries” sMothered “Cutting the Cord” sMothered “Mommy and Me” (N) HIST 49 120 269 (3:55) ››‡ “Wyatt Earp” (1994, Biography) Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid. Å ››› “The Outlaw Josey Wales” (1976) Clint Eastwood. A Confederate soldier vows to avenge his family’s murder. Å (:05) American Pickers Å ANPL 50 184 282 The Zoo “Mending Willow” The Zoo: Bronx Tales (N) The Zoo “Fawns Become Friends” (N) (:01) Saved By The Barn “Baby Fever” (:01) The Zoo: San Diego (N) (:02) The Zoo “Back to Africa” FOOD 51 110 231 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive TBN 52 260 372 Precious Memories In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley Huckabee (N) Å Somebody’s Hour of Power With Bobby Schuller Michael Youssef Huckabee Å FSN-FL 56 - - Orlando Magic Classics Orlando Magic Classics Inside the Magic Inside the Magic SYFY 58 122 244 (4:28) ›››‡ “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” ››› “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) Daniel Radcliffe. Voldemort lays a trap for Harry at the Triwizard Tournament. Å (DVS) Futurama Å Futurama Å AMC 60 130 254 ››‡ “Knight and Day” (2010, Action) Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard. Å ››‡ “Con Air” (1997, Action) Nicolas Cage, John Cusack. Vicious convicts hijack their flight.Å Line of Duty Å COM 62 107 249 Blart: Mall Cop › “Grown Ups 2” (2013, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Kevin James. Å › “Grown Ups 2” (2013, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Kevin James. Å (:45) ›› “Get Hard” (2015) Will Ferrell. Premiere. Å CMT 63 166 327 (5:30) ››‡ “The Guardian” (2006, Drama) Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Sela Ward. Å ›› “Road House” (1989) Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch. A legendary bouncer agrees to tame a notorious gin mill. Å ››‡ The Guardian NGWILD 108 190 283 Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet Å Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet “Squawk Off!” Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet (N) Å Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet (N) Å (:14) Jungle Animal Rescue (N) Å (:14) Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet Å NGEO 109 186 276 Life Below Zero “Treading Water” Life Below Zero Å Life Below Zero “Back in the Saddle” Life Below Zero “Race Against Time” (:03) Life Below Zero Å (:03) Life Below Zero “Cost of Winter” SCIENCE 110 193 284 How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made (N) Å How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made ID 111 192 285 See No Evil Å See No Evil “The Lady Vanishes” Evil Lives Here “Let Her Rot” Å Evil Lives Here “My Son’s Prisoner” Evil Lives Here Å Evil Lives Here Å SEC 743 408 611 (4:00) College Baseball College Softball From May 3, 2019. To Be Announced HBO 302 300 501 (5:45) ›››‡ “John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum” (2019) Keanu Reeves. ‘R’ ››› “Ready or Not” (2019) Samara Weaving. ‘R’ Å (:35) We’re Here “Ruston, Louisiana” (:35) I Know This Much Is True Å Hangover II MAX 320 310 515 (:05) ›› “Grudge Match” (2013, Comedy) Robert De Niro. ‘PG-13’ Å ››‡ “Revenge of the Nerds” (1984) Robert Carradine. ‘R’ (:35) ›› “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” (2003) ‘PG-13’ (:15) ›› “Night School” (2018) ‘PG-13’ SHOW 340 318 545 (5:50) ›› “The Upside” (2017, Comedy-Drama) Kevin Hart. ‘PG-13’ Å ›››‡ “The Help” (2011) Viola Davis. An aspiring writer captures the experiences of black women. ›››‡ “Hustlers” (2019) Constance Wu. ‘R’ Å SUNDAY EVENING MAY 24, 2020 Comcast Dish DirecTV 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 3-ABC 3 - - WCJB TV20 ABC World News America’s Funniest Home Videos Celebrity Family Feud Å (DVS) Press Your Luck “102” Å (DVS) Match Game “Code Blue” WCJB TV20 Van Susteren 4-IND 4 4 4 News4JAX at 6PM Ready Set Ren NCIS: New Orleans “End of the Line” Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory News Sports Zone News4JAX Sports Zone 5-PBS 5 - - (5:36) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece The Crawleys enjoy Christmas. National Memorial Day Concert (N) Å National Memorial Day Concert Å Last Tango in Halifax Å 7-CBS 7 47 47 Weekend News Action News ›››› “Titanic” (1997, Historical Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane. A woman falls for an artist aboard the ill-fated ship. Å Action News 9-CW 9 17 17 PROTECT YOUR I Know Jax black-ish black-ish “VIP” DC’s Stargirl “Pilot” Å Supergirl “Reality Bytes” Å Dateline “Deadly Triangle” Å News4JAX Sports Zone 10-FOX 10 30 30 h NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600. The NASCAR Cup Series racers cross the state line for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (N) Å Action News Action Sports Modern Family 12-NBC 12 12 12 News NBC Nightly News Little Big Shots “Lean on Me” (N) Little Big Shots (Season Finale) (N) The Wall “Alex and Jodie” (N) Å The Wall “Peter and Bob” (N) Å News Pawn Stars Å WGN-A 16 239 307 Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Married ... With Married ... With TVLAND 17 106 304 Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond King of Queens King of Queens OWN 18 189 279 20/20 on OWN Presents: Homicide 20/20 on OWN Presents: Homicide 20/20 on OWN “The Sniper’s Wife” 20/20 on OWN 20/20 on OWN “Evidence of Love” 20/20 on OWN Presents: Homicide A&E 19 118 265 The First 48 “Dark Waters” Å The First 48 “A Fighting Chance” Å The First 48 “Life Interrupted; Lucifer” The First 48 “Cruel Intentions” Å The First 48 “Gangland” Å The First 48 “The Invader” Å HALL 20 185 312 (5:00) “Matching Hearts” (2020) Å “In the Key of Love” (2019, Romance) Laura Osnes, Scott Michael Foster. Å Good Witch “The Dinner” (N) Å “A Summer to Remember” (2018) Catherine Bell, Cameron Mathison. Å FX 22 136 248 (4:00) ››› “Furious 7” (2015) Å ››‡ “The Fate of the Furious” (2017, Action) Vin Diesel. A mysterious woman forces Dom to betray the crew. Å ››‡ “The Fate of the Furious” (2017) Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson. Å CNN 24 200 202 CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) CNN Newsroom (:44) CNN Special Report The timeline of how COVID-19. CNN Special Report (N) Å The Post-COVID-19 World State of the Union With Jake Tapper TNT 25 138 245 g(3:00) The Match: Champions for Charity (N) Å Snowpiercer “Prepare to Brace” (N) Snowpiercer “Prepare to Brace” ››› “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) Chris Pratt. Å (DVS) NIK 26 170 299 The Loud House The Loud House Group Chat All That Å ››› “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (2008) Voices of Ben Stiller. Å Friends The six friends say goodbye. Friends “Pilot” Friends Å PARMT 28 168 241 Indiana Jones ›››› “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman. Å ››› “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw. Å Indiana Jones MY-TV 29 32 - The Love Boat Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å Columbo “A Matter of Honor” A retired bullfighter is a hero. Collector’s Call (N) The Flintstones Honeymooners Dick Van Dyke Dick Van Dyke DISN 31 172 290 Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Gabby Duran Coop & Cami Sydney to the Max (:20) Bunk’d Å LIFE 32 108 252 “You Can’t Take My Daughter” (2020) Lyndsy Fonseca, Hunter Burke. Å “Girl in the Bunker: Special Edition” (2017) Julia Lalonde, Henry Thomas. Å (:03) “Girl in the Box” (2016, Drama) Zane Holtz, Addison Timlin. Å USA 33 105 242 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Modern Family Modern Family BET 34 124 329 BET Star Cinema BET Star Cinema ›› “National Security” (2003, Comedy) Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore. Å ›› “Death at a Funeral” (2010, Comedy) Keith David. Å ESPN 35 140 206 ESPN Original Documentaries The Last Dance The Last Dance 30 for 30 (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å ESPN2 36 144 209 (5:00) IndyCar Racing Å IndyCar Racing Å 30 for 30 (N) (Part 1 of 2) Å World of X Games World of X Games SUNSP 37 - - Florida Keys: Protecting Paradise Ship Shape TV Sport Fishing Sportsman’s Adv. Florida Sportsman Addictive Fishing Flats Class Sport Fishing Silver Kings (N) Reel Animals Kayak Bassin’ DISCV 38 182 278 Naked and Afraid: Countdown to XL Naked and Afraid: Countdown to XL Naked and Afraid XL “Valley of the Banished” (Season Premiere) (N) Å Naked and Afraid “Edge of Madness” TBS 39 139 247 g(3:00) The Match: Champions for Charity (N) Å ››› “Transformers” (2007, Action) Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson. Two races of robots wage war on Earth. Å (DVS) ››› “Rush Hour” (1998) Jackie Chan. HLN 40 202 204 g(3:00) The Match: Champions for Charity (N) Å Death Row Stories “The Wrong Gun” Death Row Stories (N) Å The Killer Truth “Homicide at Home” Death Row Stories Å FNC 41 205 360 Fox Report with Jon Scott (N) Å FOX News Sunday With Chris Wallace Life, Liberty & Levin (N) Å The Next Revolution With Steve Hilton Watters’ World Å Life, Liberty & Levin Å E! 45 114 236 Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City Sex and the City (Part 2 of 2) Å ››‡ “Sex and the City” (2008, Romance-Comedy) Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall. Å TRAVEL 46 196 277 Paranormal Caught on Camera Å Paranormal Caught on Camera Å Paranormal Caught on Camera Å Paranormal Caught on Camera (N) Paranormal Caught on Camera A father and son encounter a UFO. (N) Å HGTV 47 112 229 Home Town “Bachelor’s Paradise” Home Town “A Vacation Every Day” House in a Hurry House in a Hurry (:01) Celebrity IOU (N) Å (DVS) Beachfront Bargain Beachfront Bargain Caribbean Life (N) Caribbean Life (N) TLC 48 183 280 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Geoffrey finds himself in a situation. (N) sMothered (Season Premiere) (N) (:02) Find Love LIVE “Episode 3” (Live) HIST 49 120 269 The World Wars A global war is ignited. (Part 1 of 3) Å The World Wars Tensions continue to simmer. (Part 2 of 3) Å ANPL 50 184 282 North Woods Law “On the Loose” North Woods Law “Treacherous Trails” North Woods Law North Woods Law “Case Closed” (N) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law (:02) Lone Star Law “Bucks Collide” FOOD 51 110 231 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Å Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Å Worst Cooks in America Å Worst Cooks in America (N) Å Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay Amy Schumer Learns to Cook Å TBN 52 260 372 The Potter’s Touch Joyce Meyer Bethel-Heaven Pastor Robert Joel Osteen Å Turning Point Huckabee Å Eric Metaxas Creflo Dollar Å Praise Å FSN-FL 56 - - World Poker World Poker World Poker Behind the Seams Warriors World Poker World Poker SYFY 58 122 244 (4:30) ››› “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (:31) ››› “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) Daniel Radcliffe. New dangers lurk for Harry, Dumbledore and their friends. Harley Quinn (N) Harley Quinn (N) AMC 60 130 254 (4:25) ›››› “The Godfather, Part II” (1974) Al Pacino. Michael Corleone moves his father’s crime family to Las Vegas. Killing Eve Eve looks for Villanelle. (N) (:01) Killing Eve Eve looks for Villanelle. (:02) ›››› “The Godfather, Part II” COM 62 107 249 (:15) ›› “Get Hard” (2015) Will Ferrell. A prison-bound millionaire asks a black man for advice. Å (:45) ››‡ “Step Brothers” (2008, Comedy) Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins. Å “Talladega Nights: Ricky Bobby” CMT 63 166 327 (5:00) ››› “Clueless” (1995) Alicia Silverstone. Å ›› “The Wedding Planner” (2001, Romance-Comedy) Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey. Å ››‡ “Legally Blonde” (2001, Comedy) Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson. Å NGWILD 108 190 283 Man vs. Shark Å 700 Sharks Å Shark vs. Predator Å Shark vs. Tuna Å (:03) When Sharks Attack Å (:03) Shark vs. Predator Å NGEO 109 186 276 Wicked Tuna “Mate Debate” Å Wicked Tuna “Angry Waters” Å Wicked Tuna “Pineapple Mafia”Å Wicked Tuna “Crunch Time” (N) Å (:03) Wicked Tuna “The First Time” (N) (:03) Wicked Tuna “Crunch Time” SCIENCE 110 193 284 How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made How It’s Made Mysteries of the Abandoned Å Unearthed (N) Å Forbidden History (N) Å Mysteries of the Abandoned Å ID 111 192 285 Evil Lives Here Å Evil Lives Here Å The Body in the Basement (N) Å My Family’s Deadly Secret (N) Å On the Case With Paula Zahn (N) On the Case With Paula Zahn Å SEC 743 408 611 (5:00) College Baseball From March 26, 2019. SEC Rewind From Sept. 14, 2002. SEC Rewind From Nov. 9, 2002. HBO 302 300 501 (:10) We’re Here “Ruston, Louisiana” (:15) ››› “Ready or Not” (2019, Horror) Samara Weaving. ‘R’ Å I Know This Much Is True “Episode 3” Insecure (N) Å Run “Trick” Å Last Week To. I Know This Much MAX 320 310 515 (:15) ››› “The Crow” (1994, Action) Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson. ‘R’ Å ››› “Backdraft” (1991) Kurt Russell. Chicago firefighters work overtime to stop a mad arsonist. ‘R’ (:20) ››‡ “The Eagle” (2011) Channing Tatum. ‘PG-13’ SHOW 340 318 545 Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Å Billions “Beg, Bribe, Bully” Å VICE (N) Å Black Monday Billions “Opportunity Zone” (N) Å Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (N) Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Å MONDAY EVENING MAY 25, 2020 Comcast Dish DirecTV 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 3-ABC 3 - - TV20 News ABC World News Ent. Tonight Inside Edition (N) Celebrity Family Feud Å Celebrity Family Feud Å (DVS) The Baker and the Beauty “Blow Out” News at 11 Jimmy Kimmel 4-IND 4 4 4 News4JAX at 6PM News4JAX Ent. Tonight Inside Edition (N) Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory The 10 O’Clock News (N) Å News4JAX (:35) DailyMailTV 5-PBS 5 - - (5:40) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece PBS NewsHour (N) Å Downton Abbey on Masterpiece “The Finale” Changes at Downton Abbey. Å 7-CBS 7 47 47 Action News Jax CBS Evening News Judge Judy (N) Family Feud Å The Neighborhood Bob-Abishola All Rise Å Bull “Missing” Å Action News Late Show-Colbert 9-CW 9 17 17 Mom “Pilot” Å Mom Å Big Bang Theory black-ish “God” Howie Mandel’s 5th Annual All-Star Comedy Gala Å Whose Line Is It? Dateline “Deadly Triangle” Å News4JAX Impractical Jokers 10-FOX 10 30 30 Action News Action News TMZ (N) Å Access Hollywood 9-1-1 A teenager speeds out of control. 9-1-1: Lone Star Owen helps Michelle. Action News Action News Action News Jax- (:35) TMZ Live (N) 12-NBC 12 12 12 News NBC Nightly News Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) The Titan Games (Season Premiere) (N) Å Songland “Boyz II Men” (N) Å News Tonight Show WGN-A 16 239 307 Blue Bloods “The Art of War” Å Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Almost Paradise (N) Å Last Man Standing Last Man Standing TVLAND 17 106 304 Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two andHalfMen OWN 18 189 279 Dateline on OWN Å Dateline on OWN Å Dateline on OWN “As Darkness Fell” Vanity Fair Confidential “Buried Alive” Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall Dateline on OWN “Bitter Pill” Å A&E 19 118 265 Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents Live PD Presents HALL 20 185 312 “Summer Villa” (2016, Romance) Victor Webster, Hilarie Burton. Å “Love and Sunshine” (2019, Romance) Danica McKellar, Mark Deklin. Å The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls FX 22 136 248 ›› “Daddy’s Home 2” (2017, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. Å ››‡ “Bad Moms” (2016, Comedy) Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn. Å ››‡ “Bad Moms” (2016, Comedy) Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn. Å CNN 24 200 202 The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (Live) Å Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (Live) Å Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (Live) Å CNN Tonight with Don Lemon (N) (Live) CNN Special Report Å TNT 25 138 245 (5:30) ››‡ “Justice League” (2017) Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill.Å (DVS) ››› “Wonder Woman” (2017, Action) Gal Gadot. Wonder Woman discovers her full powers and true destiny. Å (DVS) ››‡ “Justice League” (2017, Action) NIK 26 170 299 The Casagrandes The Loud House SpongeBob SpongeBob Group Chat All That Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å PARMT 28 168 241 ››› “Trading Places” (1983, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy. Å ›‡ “Blended” (2014) Adam Sandler. Two single-parent families are stuck together at a resort. Å ››› “Trading Places” (1983) Å MY-TV 29 32 - The Flintstones The Flintstones M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Carol Burnett Perry Mason Å DISN 31 172 290 Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens LIFE 32 108 252 ›‡ “Drew Peterson: Untouchable” (2012) Rob Lowe, Kaley Cuoco. Å “I Was Lorena Bobbitt” (2020) Dani Montalvo, Luke Humphrey. Premiere. Å (:09) “I Am Elizabeth Smart” (2017) Alana Boden, Skeet Ulrich. Å USA 33 105 242 Chicago P.D. “Sisterhood” Chicago P.D. An alderman is killed. WWE Monday Night RAW (N) Å Modern Family Modern Family BET 34 124 329 Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å Martin Å ESPN 35 140 206 SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å Peyton’s Places Peyton’s Places NFL Football From Oct. 12, 2015. SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å ESPN2 36 144 209 Jalen & Jacoby (N) Questionable SportsCenter 30 for 30 Å 30 for 30 (Part 1 of 2) Å NFL Live Å SUNSP 37 - - Baseball Begin Baseball Begin Tampa Bay Rays Classics From Oct. 7, 2013. Rays All-Access Rays All-Access DISCV 38 182 278 Street Outlaws: Memphis Å Street Outlaws: Memphis: Full Throttle Street Outlaws: Memphis (N) Å (:05) Fast N’ Loud “Flippin’ the Bird” (:05) Diesel Brothers Å (:05) Diesel Brothers Å TBS 39 139 247 Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad (N) American Dad Conan Å Seinfeld HLN 40 202 204 How It Really Happened Å How It Really Happened Å How It Really Happened Å How It Really Happened Å Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files FNC 41 205 360 Special Report With Bret Baier (N) The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (Live) Å Hannity (N) (Live) Å The Ingraham Angle (N) (Live) Å Fox News at Night With Shannon E! 45 114 236 Las Vegas “Coyote Ugly” Å Las Vegas “Lyle & Substance” Å Las Vegas “Like a Virgin” Å Las Vegas “Cash Springs Eternal” ››› “Easy A” (2010, Comedy) Emma Stone, Penn Badgley. Å TRAVEL 46 196 277 Beyond the Unknown Å Beyond the Unknown Å Beyond the Unknown Investigating a UFO crash. (N) Å Mysteries Of The Unknown The insider who took down Al Capone. Å HGTV 47 112 229 Home Town Favorite episodes revisited. Home Town Favorite episodes revisited. Home Town (N) Å Home Town “Town or Country” (N) Å Home Town “Home Away From Home” House Hunters (N) TLC 48 183 280 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Geoffrey finds himself in a situation. 90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined 90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined (N) 90 Day Fiancé: What Now? 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (N) HIST 49 120 269 (3:00) The Food That Built America “Memorial Day Cookout Edition” Competing industrial empire join. Å Grant (Series Premiere) The Civil War’s bloodiest battles. (N) Å (:03) Grant Å ANPL 50 184 282 Alaska: The Last Frontier- Frozen Edg. Alaska: The Last Frontier Å Alaska: The Last Frontier Å Alaska: The Last Frontier: Open Season (N) Raising Wild FOOD 51 110 231 Guy’s Grocery Games “Grill Masters” Guy’s Grocery Games Å Guy’s Grocery Games Å Bakeaway Camp With Martha Stewart Amy Schumer Learns to Cook (N) Chopped “First Responders” Å TBN 52 260 372 New Don Wilton Å John Gray World The Potter’s Touch America’s Hidden History Å Steven Furtick Robert Morris Translating God Prince: Let Go America’s Hidden History Å FSN-FL 56 - - Warriors Behind the Seams Miami Marlins Classics Game 1 of the World Series. From Oct. 18, 2003. In the Spotlight Focused World Poker SYFY 58 122 244 (:05) ››› “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) Daniel Radcliffe. Harry sets out to destroy the secrets to Voldemort’s power. (:25) ›››‡ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) Daniel Radcliffe. 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This includes: · Hardening more than 99% of main power lines serving critical community facilities and services, such as police and fire stations, hospitals and 911 centers · Installing more than 5 million smart meters and more than 120,000 intelligent devices along the energy grid using advanced technology that helps detect problems and restore service faster if outages occur · Reviewing about 15,000 miles of power lines each year and trimming and removing vegetation where necessary to keep lines clear and help prevent outages · Completing one full inspection of the company’s 1.2 million power poles and upgrading or replacing those that no longer meet FPL’s standards for strength (approximately 150,000 poles inspected annually); and already starting the next 8-year inspection cycle Last year, the company announced an investment of $2 billion to harden its main power lines and replace all remaining wooden transmission structures with steel or concrete. By the end of 2022, FPL expects that all of its transmission structures will be steel or concrete. FPL was named the winner of the 2019 ReliabilityOne™ National COURTESY OF BUSINESS WIRE Reliability Excellence Southeastern Grocers (SEG), together with the SEG Gives Foundation, donated of nearly 258,000 $5 hunger relief bags to Feeding America®. Award presented by PA Consulting. This is the Southeastern Grocers raises more than $1.28M in $5 Bags in support ofl ocal food banks fourth time in five years that the company has Business Wire to individuals in need and provid- munities it serves. In addition to information, visit www.bi-lo.com, received the national ing hope to our neighbors during this donation of more than $1.28 www.frescoymas.com, www.har- award for providing supe- these difficult times. As a commu- million worth of shelf-stable food veyssupermarkets.com and www. JACKSONVILLE — rior service reliability to nity, we are stronger together.” from the nearly 258,000 $5 hun- winndixie.com. Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), the more than 10 million Lauren Biedron, Vice President ger relief bags, the SEG Gives parent company and home of customers across Florida of Corporate Partnerships at Foundation donated $250,000 to BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys About SEG Gives Foundation that it serves. Feeding America, said, “The Feeding America in March to help Supermarket and Winn-Dixie SEG Gives Foundation is the FPL will also con- its network of food banks urgently grocery stores, together with the Feeding America network of food charitable arm of Southeastern tinue its Storm Secure provide much-needed support to SEG Gives Foundation, is proud banks serves children, families Grocers, parent company of Underground Program, to announce the donation of near- and seniors who are facing hun- people currently facing hunger. BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys a three-year pilot to find ly 258,000 $5 hunger relief bags ger every day, but right now the Throughout the partnership, Supermarket and Winn-Dixie cost-effective ways to to Feeding America®. The more need is at an all-time high. We are Southeastern Grocers has donated stores. SEG Gives Foundation replace overhead power than $1.28 million worth of food so very thankful for the donation millions of meals* to neighbors in aligns our giving with the causes lines with more reliable will help provide meals* to neigh- from Southeastern Grocers and its need as part of the grocer’s con- that are important to the commu- underground lines in bors throughout the Southeast customers. With this donation we tinued efforts to alleviate hunger nities we serve, including the fight select neighborhoods who are facing hunger due to the will have the opportunity to help across the Southeast. against hunger and relief to those to further enhance cus- covid-19 pandemic. provide more food to our neigh- affected by extreme weather and tomers’ service and the The donation was made possi- bors across the U.S.” About Southeastern Grocers natural disasters. energy grid’s resiliency. ble through generous customer Through customer donations Southeastern Grocers, Inc. The pilot targets neigh- and associate donations received and a generous contribution of (SEG), parent company and home About Feeding America borhoods that experi- during Southeastern Grocers’ $25,000 from Pepsi, a total of 5,000 of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Feeding America® is the largest enced an outage during in-store hunger relief program hunger relief bags will be provided Supermarket and Winn-Dixie gro- domestic hunger-relief organiza- Hurricanes Matthew that took place from May 5-15 at to Feeding America member food cery stores, is one of the largest tion in the United States. Through and/or Irma and have a all store registers. The program banks. All contactless hunger relief conventional supermarket com- a network of 200 food banks and history of outages caused gave customers the opportunity bags will be fulfilled directly from panies in the U.S. SEG grocery 60,000 food pantries and meal pro- primarily by vegetation, to help neighbors in need by pur- the Southeastern Grocers ware- stores, liquor stores and in-store grams, we provide meals to more which in Florida grows chasing a contactless $5 hunger house and delivered to local food pharmacies serve communities than 40 million people each year. year-round. To date, 35 relief bag containing non-perish- banks throughout the communities throughout the seven southeast- Feeding America also supports neighborhoods have par- able food items such as spaghetti, where the donations were made to ern states of Alabama, Florida, programs that prevent food waste ticipated in underground- canned green beans, canned corn directly benefit each generous cus- Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and improve food security among ing power lines. and boxes of macaroni & cheese. tomer’s local neighbors in need. North Carolina and South the people we serve; educates the Historically, reliability Anthony Hucker, President and Rich Panner, Vice President Carolina. BI-LO, Fresco y Más, public about the problem of hun- results indicate that, CEO of Southeastern Grocers, of PepsiCo Beverages North Harveys Supermarket and Winn- ger; and advocates for legislation on average, customers said, “We are grateful for the America, South Division, said, Dixie are well-known and well-re- that protects people from going served by underground giving hearts of our customers “We are honored to support spected regional brands with deep hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica. main power lines tend to and associates who recognize the Southeastern Grocers on this heritages, strong neighborhood org, find us on Facebook or follow have fewer outages com- needs in our communities and are campaign to help alleviate hunger ties, proud histories of giving us on Twitter. pared to overhead main able to make an impact in mean- in the communities we serve.” back, talented and caring associ- *$1 helps to provide at least power lines. Nearly 50% ingful ways. With this donation, Southeastern Grocers has a ates and strong commitments to ten meals secured by Feeding of FPL’s 68,000 miles of we are providing support to our longstanding partnership with providing the best possible quality America® on behalf of local mem- distribution power lines local food pantries, nourishment Feeding America and the com- and value to customers. For more ber food bank are already underground.

es her. “We’ve lost a lot of our One mail carrier, Amy Bezerra, get through. No exceptions. bother you. SEAN senior year, and just knowing has a route of 500 houses in “That’s one of the tough things But it doesn’t change the fact that someone is thinking of you, Denver. She says, “It makes with coronavirus,” Boddie goes that your mail-person works hard Continued From 6B well, it’s just nice.” me feel good that I’m out there on. “We’re like a lifeline. Getting for you personally. There were 25 cards that helping people. It makes me feel these people their medicines, And in places like Bow, New your parents proud, and all you popped up all over town, con- good that they can stay inside, their supplies.” Hampshire, they keep morale get is corrugated cardboard on a gratulating seniors. All signed by especially if they are older or You might not notice your mail up. Like Josh Cromwell, deliv- stick. No cap. No gown. No danc- the mailman, Josh. None of the have health issues.” carrier, but they notice you. And ering greeting cards to gradu- ing the Funky Chicken with your seniors know Josh personally. Five hundred houses. they care about you. Really. Some ates that are filled with his own friends on top of a speeding van. Josh Crowell is the quintessen- I don’t know if you ever think people even make friends with money. It’s depressing. tial rural mailman, he’s steady, about it, but your mailman is their mail person. “It’s a hard time we’re going A few days ago, Lydia Gialluca, faithful, unafraid of vicious lap out there helping to keep things USPS Mail carrier, Evette through right now,” said Josh. a Bow High School senior, found dogs, and he is an essential going. They deliver stimulus Jordain, in Palm Beach, says an “I just wanted to lift the seniors’ something in her mailbox. It was worker. During this coronavirus checks, Census forms, food, old man on her route recently spirits a little bit.” A mailman to a handwritten note. Inside was a pandemic, Josh has not slowed business contracts, cards from died of cancer. Just before the the core. gift card to Dunkin’ Donuts. The down at all. loved ones, and anything else old man died, he said to his son, Recently, Josh has gotten handwritten message went some- None of the nation’s mail carri- you can cram into a box, enve- “Tell my friend Evette that I said a bunch of thank-yous from thing like this: ers have slowed down. In fact, in lope, or federally-approved plas- goodbye.” seniors on his route. He finds “Dear Graduate, congrats many parts of the U.S., mail car- tic tube. “And I lost it,” Evette said. “I their cards in the mailbox. He on graduating, please enjoy riers are making so more deliver- With each delivery, they risk didn’t know it was going to affect thumbs open the envelopes this card, and get something at ies than they do at Christmas. infection. me like that.” addressed to him. One such Dunks. Your mailman, Josh.” Thus, while the rest of the Florida mail carrier Craig So that’s your mail carrier. thank-you came from young The gift card was for $5. country stays in their PJs, eating Boddie says, “Every day I wake Or at least it might be your mail Lydia Gialluca. It was handwrit- Other seniors in the area have Haägen Dazs straight out of the up and just wonder, ‘Is this the carrier. A lot of people have ten. Heartfelt. been getting the same cards in carton, mail carriers are stocking day that covid-19 is gonna come never even met their mail carri- When asked about why she their mailboxes. The same short up on Latex gloves and masks, home with me?’” er and don’t know their mail per- wrote a notecard to her mailman, notes. Same 5 bucks. It’s no logging in extra hours, making But mail carriers don’t quit son’s name. Postal workers fly Lydia said, “Well, it just felt right, Funky Chicken on a moving van, deliveries. because you know the old saying: under the radar, they’re in and saying thank you.” but it counts. But they aren’t complaining. Through rain, sleet, snow, and out before you ever notice them. The girl makes a very good Lydia says it means everything No sir. Not your friendly neigh- worldwide infectious disease pan- They know you’re busy with point. knowing that someone notic- borhood USPS mailman. demics, the cellphone bills must your own life, they don’t want to Dear mail carrier: Thank you. Lake City Reporter Story ideas?

Contact Editor Robert Bridges 754-0428 [email protected] LIFE May 23/24, 2020 www.lakecityreporter.com 6B Horseshoe Bend: Was it worth the trip? Sandy is still on an extended TRAVEL TALES break, but here is another favorite from last year’s May 26 edition.

e headed north on AZ 89 toward Flagstaff and ulti- Wmately, Page — our final destination of the day. This drive was interesting to say the least. The views from the winding, mountain side roads coming out of Sedona Sandy Kishton were amazing; red rock boul- ders and mountains, canopied roads with red peeking through We were paying so much atten- the green trees. Then, we tion to the rainbow, I missed the noticed some of the leaves turn off for Horseshoe Bend. changing already. This is along the Colorado River Around Flagstaff, we saw snow just south of Page. After turning on the mountain peaks. However, around, we found the parking once we reached the designated lot packed, but easily found a Navajo Nation area, the land was spot. There was a dirt hill off the so barren. It reminded me of parking lot and we could see a some wasteland you’d see in a covered structure at the top and Photos by SANDY KISHTON/Lake City Reporter movie. The whole area appeared assumed that was the viewing A beautiful rainbow was spotted heading into Page. to be very poor and just blah! point. When we got there, we This is the point where it rained were both dumbfounded that off and on and black clouds we still had quite a hike to go to hung over us. It definitely didn’t see the bend. There was another help set the tone for this stretch long downhill stretch to get to of desolate road. the overlook. And the people, Finally, we started seeing OMG! It was like a pilgrimage some formations that looked to see it. I’ve never seen so like the Painted dessert; that’s many people going to one place looking at the glass half full. at a time. It was worse than Eventually, more red rock Disney World. It also seemed mountains appeared and the like everyone there was from rugged landscape became more another country; as we passed appealing. After the turn off for by them, we could only hear for- the Grand Canyon, the views to eign languages. Up until now, the the west were pretty amazing. Horseshoe Bend had been a fas- As we made our descent into cinating photo that I’d seen and Page, we could see the sun thought, wow, I’d like to go there. shining on the town through However, the reality is much dif- the clouds and then we saw the ferent. It definitely looks better most amazing rainbow either of in pictures, and it’s one of those us have ever seen. It was long, things that when you walk out to and very wide and so vibrant. It see it, you have to ask yourself, looked like a prism coming out “How long am I supposed to look of the clouds before reaching at it?” Anyway, it’s off the list now the ground. — been there, done that. It was quite a hike to Horseshoe Bend Through rain, sleet or pandemic OPEN THE DOOR sunny morning in SEAN OF THE SOUTH celled. That hurt. The New Hampshire. Seacoast’s ocean beaches A Summer is inch- are shut down, too. TO YOUR ing closer. A few rural And of course, high mail carriers ride the school graduation is limp- backroads, making their ing along. If you can even HOME’S EQUITY rounds. A dog barks in the call it a graduation. In distance, striking terror Bow, for example, there’s into the hearts of each nothing happening grad- USPS employee. uation-wise except that People in New seniors get little signs in Hampshire are stuck at Sean Dietrich their yards that read: “Bow home, and they’re going High School Senior Lives few businesses here and to keep being stuck for a Here.” there. But otherwise, New little while. On Friday, the Whoopee. Hampshire is not out of governor extended the You spend your high the woods yet. stay-at-home orders, with school career trying to In Portsmouth, the some exceptions. Some get good grades and make hair salons are reopen- Prescott Park Arts and ing, a few restaurants, a Crafts Festival was can- SEAN continued on 5B

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