Sunny GOV. SCOTT DELIVERS HIS STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS, 3A 0% chance of rain 59 | 39 For details, see 2A www.mypdn.com PALATKA DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 $1 Convicted killer wants new sentencing WHAT DO YOU THINK? Morgan Amanda Leppert received life sentence for 2008 murder of disabled man Do you think Morgan Amanda Leppert deserves a new sentence in light of the James Stewart in 2008. asked Christensen to impanel a jury or re- BY ALLISON WATERS-MERRITT state Supreme Court’s Palatka Daily News The hearing was the first of three hear- sentence Leppert with no mandatory mini- ruling? Email Letters to ings planned that the defense hopes will mum. the Editor to publicforum@ On Tuesday, convicted murderer grant a resentencing for Leppert based on In 2009, 16-year-old Leppert was convict- palatkadailynews.com. Morgan Amanda Leppert’s attorney new state law passed in 2015 for sentenc- ed in a jury trial and given a life sentence Letter writers must include argued before Judge Patti Christensen the ing of juvenile offenders charged with a full name, daytime phone number and defendant did not “actually kill, intend to capital crime. address. There is a 350-word limit. kill or attempt to kill,” disabled resident Leppert’s attorney, Valarie Linnen, See KILLER, Page 10A Leppert Board: First day REAL-WORLD of school

Georgia-Pacific Maintenance and Reliability Manager Bill K ane works changing Monday with Palatka High students, who will help engineers develop a system that will transport large electric motors throughout the plant. EXPERIENCE District to also fund Georgia-Pacific teams theater department with Palatka High with $30,000

BY ASIA AIKINS students on project Palatka Daily News Putnam County School Board members unanimously BY ASIA AIKINS approved the 2016-2017 school Palatka Daily News calendar Tuesday and voted to our Palatka High School students allocate $30,000 to Palatka will graduate later this year with High School’s spring production engineering experience at one of the of “Mary Poppins.” F world’s leading makers of paper and The 2016-2017 school year packaging supplies. will begin Aug. 10. Students from Jan Boland’s engineering, Superintendent Phyllis design and development class at Palatka Criswell said the goal of the High School spent Monday morning sizing earlier start date was to end the up their Capstone project at Georgia-Pacific’s first semester before the winter Palatka mill. holiday break and give students “They had another project they were going more time to prepare for spring to do but got more excited about this,” testing. Boland said. “This is just a continuation of Four high school seniors and one junior what we did last year,” said will design a monorail capable of holding and board member Terry Wright, transferring engines in a storage facility reminding board members of used at the mill. Each engine weighs more the earlier start date proposed than 2,000 pounds and is currently moved for the 2015-2016 school year. using a crane. Board members ultimately Bill Kane, maintenance and reliability decided to start this schol year manager at Georgia-Pacific, said mill offi- only one week earlier than the cials needed the monorail but didn’t have the prior year, and work toward resources to design the project. starting school the second week “It was something already at the top of my of August next school year. list that needed to get done,” Kane said. “It Wright and board member was good timing.” Jane Crawford said they were Boland reached out to mill officials in an concerned about losing the effort to organize an advisory board for the week-long holiday for students’ Capstone project. The Capstone Thanksgiving, which would be Photos by CHRIS DEV ITTO/Palatka Daily News reduced to three days during Palatka High students work with engineers from Georgia-Pacific to help develop a system that will the coming school year. See PROJECT, Page 10A transport large electric motors throughout the plant. According to Deborah Decubellis, district staff servic- es official, the district needs a

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WHAT DO Resident says citizens group will push for charter county status YOU THINK?

change Putnam from a non-charter to a charter What do you think about the WHAT DO YOU THINK? BY BRANDON D. OLIVER Palatka Daily News county. first day of school changing for Do you think Putnam County should And he said he plans to enlist the help of the Putnam County students? Email switch from a non-charter to a charter Citing his and other residents’ displeasure county’s local and state legislators to make that Letters to the county? Email Letters to with local government, a speaker at the Putnam change. Editor to the Editor to publicforum@ County Board of Commissioners requested the “I’m officially asking that a referendum to publicforum@ palatkadailynews.com. county overhaul its procedures and adopt a char- change the model of Putnam County’s govern- palatkadailynews. Letter writers must include ter. ment from non-charter to a charter government com. Letter writers full name, daytime phone On Tuesday, during the first county commis- must include full name, daytime number and address. There is a 350- sion meeting of the year, Rick Haven told com- Leary phone number and address. word limit. missioners he and an unspecified group seeks to See COUNTY, Page 10A There is a 350-word limit.

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011316a1.indd 1 1/12/16 8:55 PM “Never underestimate your power to change yourself; never overestimate your power to change others.” — H. Jackson Brown Jr. morning briefing American writer 2AWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 PALATKA DAILY NEWS Today in History www.palatkadailynews.com 1825 St. Johns Ave., Palatka FL 32177 MAIL: P.O. Box 777, Palatka, FL 32178 Today is Wednesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2016. There are 353 days USPS 418-500 left in the year. Periodicals postage paid at Palatka, FL, Palatka Daily News, est. 1885, TODAY IN PUTNAM is published daily Tuesday through In 1918, William Revels was Saturday by the Palatka Daily News, Inc., appointed supervisor of tick eradica- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to tion in Putnam County. He would be Palatka Daily News, P.O. Box 777, responsible for building dipping vats Palatka FL 32178 throughout the county. 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Henry V. Crosby Jr. (Audrey) and Frank Crosby (Jeanne), Obituaries all of East Kingston, N.H.; a sister, Ruthie Swinerton Obituaries are paid adver- (Ernie) of Kingston, N.H.; her Scott pushes tax cuts, job creation tising written by funeral grandchildren, Heather Henry homes based upon information (Dale), Amanda Tessier provided by families. Death (Renzo Hernandez), Dustin BY BRENDAN FARRINGTON two years ago by now 15-year- points and this state suffers ed events of recent months notices are brief announce- Sanders (Michelle), Shelbi Associated Press old Rachel Zietz of Boca because of that.” make it clear that we live in a ments published at no charge. Palmer (Justin), Terry Miller Raton. Even Republican Senate fallen world, where terror Jr., Jessica Lynn Rivera- TALLAHASSEE — Gov. “This young small business Majority Leader Bill Galvano sometimes reigns and evil Miller, Britani Gerald Rick Scott gave a State of the owner now has three employ- mentioned the lack of other seems unbridled. We’ve seen Alfreda G. Gallo (Clifton), Robert Esquerra Jr., State speech Tuesday that ees to help her out while she’s issues in the speech, saying he people at a concert ruthlessly Thea Morley (Joseph), Tresca was focused almost entirely on in class. Rachel, thanks for was surprised Scott didn’t talk murdered in Paris, health Alfreda Grace Gallo, 82, of Esquerra, Bailee Esquerra creating jobs and cutting making Florida first for jobs. I about the $3 billion gambling care workers massacred in Palatka, passed away Sunday, and Terralyn Esquerra; her taxes, boasting that Florida know you’re just starting your agreement he signed with the San Bernardino and a Jan. 3, 2016, at Kindred step-grandchildren, Tami has added more than a million success. Congratulations,” Seminole Tribe that still Floridian, Steven Sotloff, Hospital North Florida in Moree and Terry Thompson jobs since he took office. Scott said. needs legislative approval. beheaded at the hands of ISIS Green Cove Springs following (Jaime); and numerous great- The Republican urged the The governor said for busi- “To his credit he’s main- just months before,” Scott an extended illness. grandchildren. Legislature to pass $1 billion ness to keep growing, the tained the same message dur- said. A native of Boston, she Memorial services will be 10 in tax cuts he’s proposing to state needs to keep cutting ing his tenure as governor and He asked lawmakers to resided in Putnam County a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at the further help businesses. Both taxes. Scott’s proposed cuts during his campaign as well,” stand and honor Capt. Brian since 1969, coming from East Church of Jesus Christ of of his campaigns and each of are largely aimed at business- Galvano said. “We do have McDowell of the Florida Kingston, N.H. Alfreda was a Latter-day Saints in Palatka his previous State of the State es, including the elimination many more issues that need to National Guard, who was graduate of with Bishop Michael Curtis speeches have centered on job of corporate income taxes for be addressed other than sim- severely injured while serving Keene State presiding. Burial of her cre- creation, a point he noted manufacturers and retailers. ply addressing tax cuts.” in Afghanistan in 2004. University in mated remains will take place when he said, “Many of you Scott also wants to cut sales Scott also used his speech to Scott ended by promoting a Keene, N.H. at a later date at Florida know that my favorite three taxes charged on commercial push for his proposal to use statewide bus tour that begins Upon moving National Cemetery in topics are jobs, jobs, jobs.” leases by 1 percent and per- $250 million for business today. to Putnam Bushnell. “Over 1 million jobs have manently eliminate the sales incentives. “We cannot let up. Our $1 County, she Flowers are gratefully been created in just five years tax charged on the sale of “With record state reve- billion tax cut package and taught at accepted or memorial dona- since I took office. One million manufacturing equipment. nues, we have the opportunity the creation of the Florida Central tions may be sent in Alfreda’s jobs. Now that’s something Democrats noted Scott to diversify our economy and Enterprise Fund will be key Academy memory to Haven Hospice every Floridian can brag didn’t address other impor- help our small businesses elements to make Florida first Elementary School from 1969- Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. about. One million jobs,” Scott tant issues facing Florida, grow by cutting taxes by $1 for jobs in the nation for years 1971 and Moseley Elementary Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177. said in the speech he delivered including health care and the billion dollars,” Scott said. to come. Let’s work together to School from 1972-1976. Memories and condolences as the Legislature began its environment. Scott switched subjects near diversify our economy, help Alfreda was a member of the may be expressed to the family 60-day session. People “should be angry the end of his speech to talk our weakest, our poorest and Church of Jesus Christ of at Alfreda’s Book of Memories Scott highlighted successful with what they didn’t hear about recent attacks by or our most disadvantaged live Latter-day Saints and served page at www.JohnsonOverturf Florida businesses, including today,” said House Democratic influenced by the Islamic their dreams and get a job, as a den mother with the Cub funerals.com. a million-dollar lacrosse Leader Mark Pafford. “The State group. even when times are tough Scouts and Webelos. She also Arrangements are under equipment company started governor misses so many “The hate-filled, cold-blood- across the nation,” he said. enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, the direction of Johnson- playing Word Search and Overturf Funeral Home in traveling across the country. Palatka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vito John Gallo Sr.; a son, Michael Anthony Gallo; and a daugh- Billy R. Hall Players cross deserts for Powerball tickets ter, Freda Jean Miller. Alfreda is survived by four Billy Ray Hall, 71, died at children, Tina Sanders his home Saturday afternoon, People waiting hours in line despite 1 in 292.2 million odds of winning (Lewis) of Floral City, Vito Jan. 9, 2016, in Fruitland John Gallo Jr. of Interlachen, after an extended illness. BY SCOTT MCFETRIDGE casinos, which have no inter- Mississippi state Rep. Alyce option as a way to ease a bud- Philip A. Gallo (Silvana) of Arrangements are under AND KEN RITTER est in the competition. Clarke, a Democrat from get deficit, but neither the San Mateo and Theresa the careful care of Clayton Associated Press The Multi-State Lottery Jackson, has repeatedly spon- governor nor legislators has Esquerra (Robert) of St. Frank & Biggs Funeral Home Association, which runs sored a lottery bill, but she said made a formal proposal. Augustine; two brothers, in Crescent City. NIPTON, Calif. — Lottery Powerball, reports some of the religious opposition always kills An agency report found that ticket buyers have to suspend biggest ticket sales come from the idea. That could change this given Alaska’s vast land area their belief in math to drop $2 on border cities. That means resi- year because of Powerball, she and small population, a lot- an infinitesimal chance to win dents of one state are driving explained, enabling the state to tery would probably not gen- the Powerball jackpot, but in to another to play Powerball, raise money to subsidize colleg- erate as much money as in Nevada, they also have to drive then probably spending a bit es or fix roads and bridges. other states. And games such across the desert and wait in more on gas, soda or dough- Other states seem less like- as Powerball could hurt state- Smaller chains shun lines that can stretch for hours. nuts. ly to adopt lotteries. regulated charitable gam- In Hawaii and Alaska, they “What that means for poli- In Utah, people have been bling, which supports numer- need to cross an ocean or moun- cymakers, that’s their busi- crowding gas stations to buy ous nonprofits. tains to reach a lottery kiosk. ness,” said Gary Grief, execu- tickets along the border with Alaska’s stand was still As if the 1 in 292.2 million tive director of the Texas Wyoming and Idaho, but the puzzling to Stacy Castle, a the term ‘fast food’ odds of winning weren’t incon- Lottery. “I’m sure they’re state constitution bans all baker at Alaska Coffee venient enough, people who watching those dollars flow forms of gambling. Given that Roasting Company in BY CANDICE CHOI Securities and Exchange live in the six states that don’t out of their state.” most legislators belong to the Fairbanks. Associated Press Commission, Shake Shack participate in Powerball must In Alabama, people have been Church of Jesus Christ of “I honestly don’t know why explained: “Fine casual cou- put in considerable extra talking about instituting a lot- Latter-day Saints, which we don’t have one,” said NEW YORK — Fast food is ples the ease, value and conve- effort to get a ticket. tery for years, in part because of opposes gambling, a change in Castle, explaining that she becoming a dirty term. nience of fast casual concepts With the giant jackpot on his sales in border states. Faced the constitution is unlikely. has friends in Oregon who are As smaller players chal- with the high standards of mind, retiree William Burke with tight state budgets and Alaska has seen only mini- buying her Powerball tickets lenge fast-food chains like excellence in thoughtful ingre- drove 45 minutes Monday from demands from voters, mal interest in creating a lot- this week. “I’ve lived here for McDonald’s and Burger King, dient sourcing, preparation, his home in Henderson, Nev., to Republicans and Democrats on tery. The state Revenue 20 years. It should be a choice they’re fighting to set them- hospitality and quality buy tickets in Nipton, Calif. Tuesday introduced rival lottery Department has studied the for people in the state.” selves apart by describing grounded in fine dining.” Then he waited three hours to bills for the legislative session their food as “fast-casual,” Even Arby’s, whose food has spend $20 on 10 tickets at a that begins in February. ”fine casual,” ”fast crafted” been mocked on The Daily store that is among the nation’s Republican state Sen. Jim and even “fan food.” That’s Show by former host Jon busiest lottery retailers. McClendon, one of the bill even though they follow the Stewart, is trying to change “I thought maybe I’d be part sponsors, said he was consid- same basic format: People its image and has started call- of history,” said Burke, a ering the idea long before this standing in a line to order ing itself “fast crafted.” Vietnam veteran who joined month’s Powerball mania. The and pay a cashier for their Chris Fuller, a spokesman hundreds of people bundled in jackpot offers “fortuitous” tim- food. for Arby’s, said the chain came coats and scarfs before the doors ing, he said, and highlights The new phrases are being up with description after hold- opened at the Primm Valley the huge number of Alabama embraced as companies try to ing “Brand Camp” meetings Lotto Store off Interstate 15. residents who are buying tick- position their offerings as with employees around the None of the six states has a ets elsewhere. fresher or higher quality to country in 2014. Workers lottery of any kind. The people who are driving distance further their menu were given cards with the Religious beliefs have posed to surrounding states for tick- items from the stigma that names of restaurant chains, a barrier in Alabama, ets “cannot understand why fast food is greasy, cheap and and told to lay them out in Mississippi and Utah. Alaska Alabama doesn’t offer what 44 unhealthy. order, with “fast-food” repre- has been more concerned a lot- other states in America offer.” Even traditional fast-food senting one end and “fast tery wouldn’t pay off in such a chains acknowledge they casual” representing the other sparsely populated state. In have an image problem. end. Arby’s always fell some- Hawaii, lawmakers have pro- Pet of the Day The greatest people McDonald’s Corp. has said it where in the middle, Fuller posed lottery measures, but wants to transform into a said. the idea always fails. And in RUFF who ever lived… “modern, progressive burger As a result, he said the Nevada, the lottery snub is Wise. Reliable. Sensible. You Then just compare the savings. company.” chain realized it offered the largely a nod to the state’s know the words that describe And Yum CEO Greg Creed convenience of fast-food, but has noted the need for the also offers “that made-for-your our parents’ generation. 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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ideas & opinions people peaceably to assemble, and to petition 4AWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 the Government for a redress of grievances.

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OUR VIEW New jail is needed in What do Georgia Thumpers, Bo Diddley and Burger Chef have in common?

Putnam County an you describe a Georgia Thumper? Dr. Francis Marion McMeekin and his wife, Are you aware of the ties rock/blues WAYNE Hariette Johnson McMeekin, for whom the C legend Bo Diddley has to this area? town of McMeekin was named. Their wed- Do you know why Palatka recently ding pictures were made in 1856. McMeekin here are people who continue to criti- received a shout-out from consumer advocate KNUCKLES is a town in West Putnam County that cize the Putnam County Board of Erin Brockovich? doesn’t get a lot of attention these days. Commissioners for signing off on a What was the Burger Chef and where was Another great spot to see the awesome new jail in Putnam County. it located? cal tirades or personal attacks that seem to natural beauty of Putnam County goes by TThere are others who complain about the You can find the answer to these and be everywhere on social media these days. the simple handle, Palatka Photogroup. many other interesting questions about our What you will find is tons of local history, Here you will see some truly awesome 40-year payment structure. community if you are a faithful follower of a interesting tidbits about local culture and local photography made and presented by Those opinions are not without merit, but a delightful site on Facebook called “What’s excellent photographs of our area, many local people. new jail was needed to ensure the safety of Going On in Palatka, Florida.” taken by Richard himself. Glorious sunrises and sunsets, wild ani- Putnam County Sheriff’s Office employees and And if you’re not one of the approximately It may surprise anyone who has visited mals, colorful birds, nature scenes and river the very people housed behind bars. 3,200 folks who regularly tune in to this site the site that Richard shoots his beautiful shots are all here to be seen and enjoyed. The jail also protects the community. On three for a peek at local history, current events and sunrise and sunset photos using nothing but The photos are submitted by both amateur terrific photos of the past and present, the his cellphone camera. and professional photographers, some of who separate occasions — 1989, 2005 and 2009 — price of admission is nothing more than “I started it just for fun,” he said over a are also regular contributors to the Palatka inmates escaped the old jail. For those who have approval by the site’s founder and self-pro- recent lunch at Bradley’s with his “deputy Daily News’ Photo of the Day feature. never lived anywhere other than Putnam claimed CEO, Nolan Richard. CEO” Allegra Kitchens. The talent and beauty on display in County, that’s an unusual occurrence. Most plac- Richard doesn’t receive any money for the After retiring from a career in law enforce- Palatka Photogroup are great examples of es have never had jail breaks. Putnam County time and effort he puts into the site each ment, including a stint on the state Highway Putnam County residents putting our best has had three. week. He considers it a labor of love. Patrol and many years of service to the foot forward. A Palatka native and lifelong resident, Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Both groups are advertising-free. They Let’s eradicate some misconceptions. While Richard and his team of local administrators Richard hit upon the idea that became aren’t trying to sell you anything. They exist the jail is new, it is not a luxurious palace where are vigilant about enforcing the rules of the “What’s Going on in Palatka, Florida.” merely to entertain and inform. inmates vacation. Like any other jail, there are site, which read, in part: “No rudeness or “It’s like a family reunion where people While there are no doubt other great sites bars and concrete. The Ritz Carlton, Putnam attacking of others. No nudity. All advertis- can talk about history or current events, or that are worthy of your attention, I mention County Jail is not. ing must be approved. No one under 16. Any ask questions and receive answers,” he said. these two because I visit them regularly, and It is, however, fully functional and technologi- posts that don’t suit rules will be deleted. No Recent posts include discussions of pur- I always come away feeling just a little offensive materials or language. No one liv- chasing a CB radio at the old Pic ‘N Save, a smarter or a little more appreciative of the cally strong. ing outside of Putnam County unless lived scene from the 1954 movie “Naked Jungle,” history and beauty of Putnam County. There are two 224-bed living pots, which here or worked here before. No political starring Charlton Heston and Eleanor should alleviate overcrowding. Overcrowding is views.” Parker (portions of which were filmed around Wayne Knuckles is publisher of the Daily News. a concern for health reasons, but it’s also As a result, you won’t find any of the politi- Rice Creek) and wedding daguerreotypes of [email protected] incredibly unsafe for corrections officers to enter a room with significantly more inmates than the room was designed to hold. In addition, a new medical building was added to the jail. That could reduce the amount of trips Is Trump stronger than people think? to hospitals. Perhaps the most impressive part is the DES MOINES, IOWA caucuses lead off Republican presidential vot- watchtower design of the facility. In the center ho’s leading the Republican presi- BYRON ing Feb. 1, and not have a Republican debate of the jail is a central room overlooking all of the dential race here in Iowa? Most here — not even one — until Jan. 28, the W recent polls say Ted Cruz, including Thursday before the caucuses? jail’s pods and cells. From that one room, law last month’s edition of the influential Des YORK It doesn’t make much sense at all, but that enforcement officials can watch and track all Moines Register poll, which had Cruz ahead is what the Republican National Committee inmates. Additionally, cameras are in each pod of second-place Donald Trump by 10 points. has wrought. There have been GOP debates to ensure an accurate depiction of what hap- Yet, there is a nagging sense — at least is at that 30,000 mark now and has the abili- in Ohio, California, Colorado, Wisconsin and pens in the cells. That’s good for corrections nagging to rival campaigns — Trump may be ty to blow past it — if they do a good job of Nevada, and there will be another next week officers who need to track which inmates are closer to Cruz than the poll suggested, and turning their people out.” in South Carolina. Iowa, for all its impor- the race in Iowa could be virtually even at Trump has assembled an Iowa team that tance, will be left out until about 90 hours breaking jail rules. this point. puts a lot of stock in gathering the basic data before the voting begins. The new jail, which might go down as Sheriff “I look at Trump, and his ceiling is so much needed to turn potential voters into actual The result is an Iowa perspective on issues Jeff Hardy’s crowning achievement during his higher than everyone else’s,” said Craig voters. But Cruz, finishing up a six-day race and events has been shut out of the debates, two terms in office, was possible because of an Robinson, a former political director of the across Iowa, has run a smart campaign, too. and it’s too late to change that now. And of $18 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Iowa GOP who now runs the Iowa “He is the natural fit,” Robinson said of Cruz, course, there haven’t been that many debates Rural Development loan. Republican blog. “His campaign has gone out “appealing to the activists who are going to in the first place — there will be a total of Yes, it was a loan. Yes, the money must be paid and had people self-identify that they’re inter- turn out anyway.” Of course, that might be seven before the caucuses. In 2012, there ested in him, and they’ve captured that data.” the key to victory if it turns out Trump can’t were 13 debates — three in Iowa — before back. Jails do not grow on trees. Robinson’s assessment runs counter to one blow by, or even hit, the 30,000 mark. On the Iowans voted. The benefit of the jail, however, is worth every of the dearest-held assumptions of the politi- other hand, Robinson believes Cruz’s opposi- More debates in Iowa this time around penny. Commissioners were obligated to ensure cal punditocracy. Many commentators believe tion to the ethanol mandate might do him would have meant the voters knew more the safety of Putnam County and law enforce- Trump has a high floor but a low ceiling — more damage here than some Beltway before voting. Candidates’ strengths and ment officials who serve every day in the jail. that is, his supporters really, really support Republicans believe. weaknesses would have been more systemati- The next step for Putnam County residents — him and are unlikely to go anywhere else, but In any event, even if Trump and Cruz do cally exposed. But that’s not what the RNC he doesn’t have much room to grow, because well, there will be room for someone else, too. wanted. elected and nonelected — is to work together he already has the loyalty of Republicans who In 2012, in addition to Santorum’s 29,839, With the caucuses less than three and a on a plan to ensure fewer and fewer of our resi- are inclined to like him. Mitt Romney received 29,805 votes and Ron half weeks away, even candidates who dents land in the jail. To Robinson, that’s not the way it looks in Paul won 26,036. Marco Rubio, Chris Christie haven’t made a big play for Iowa, like Chris While the jail’s functional ability is important Iowa. Start with the numbers. — someone can do pretty well here without Christie, are stepping up their involvement and the safety of residents is paramount, we’d In 2000, George W. Bush won the caucuses winning. here. But at this point, Iowa still looks like a love for the jail to sit empty, a monument to a with 35,231 votes. In 2008, Mike Huckabee As campaigning intensifies across the two-man Cruz-Trump race. And Trump’s won with 40,954. In 2012, Rick Santorum state, there’s another feeling among politicos position could be stronger than some observ- community that embraces our troubled youth won with 29,839. here: that Iowa, critically important to the ers believe. and directs them on a path toward law-abiding “Ted Cruz is swimming in a pond where nominating process, has gotten the short end behavior. the capacity is about 30,000 votes,” Robinson of the stick from the Republican Party. Byron York is chief political correspondent The jail is necessary. We simply wish it wasn’t. said. “I look at Trump and think that Trump What sense does it make to have the Iowa for The Washington Examiner.

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011316a4.indd 1 1/12/16 8:43 PM SIDELINES JOHN ZENOR Saban

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ick Saban is a creature of habit, waking at dawn like Panthers show shooting touch vs. Colts usual the morning after cor- Nralling his latest national Interlachen girls soccer and we did that (Tuesday) night.” seven of eight free-throw attempts edged North Marion (10-6), 40-38, in championship. Oh, did they. in the final 75 seconds. the third-place game of Palatka’s Jarvis That love of routine hasn’t kept the team bows in 5-2A play The Panthers delivered 11 3-point “He needed it for his confidence, Williams Christmas Tournament two Alabama coach from adapting and field goals. Chamar Dumas had 12 of especially after the game on Friday,” weeks ago on a Dumas basket as time evolving with the game, from the his game-high 24 points in the final Lockhart said. “He’s coming along expired. “We couldn’t accomplish any- trend toward spread offenses to a lon- Palatka Daily News quarter that saw him go 5-for-5 from much better.” thing in that third quarter and we for- ger, tougher path than ever before to a Palatka High School’s 29-point the free-throw line to lead Palatka to Also having big games were Tyrius got what we were doing. So it was a national title. fourth quarter proved to basketball a come-from-behind, 75-64 victory Thomas, who had 20 points, and combination of things that got us going. The fourth title in seven seasons coach Donald Lockhart his team had over host North Marion. They edged Cameron Chandler, who came off the Chandler hit those two 3-pointers off was the toughest for Saban and the something back it may have lacked on near the .500 mark at 8-9. bench and delivered two 3-pointers in the bench and that whole group in there Crimson Tide. Yet they endured in a Friday night when the Panthers lost Dumas’ performance was reminis- the fourth quarter and 19 points total. got everything going. Once they under- 45-40 shootout win over Clemson 76-65 to District 5-5A frontrunner cent of his fourth-quarter effort in “Going into the fourth quarter, we stood that if they play with confidence, Monday night at University of Ponte Vedra. Palatka’s 64-60 regional tourna- had that blank stare, that deer-in-the- they can do a lot of things.” Phoenix Stadium. And that should tell “Confidence,” he said. “It’s having ment stunner at Jacksonville Bishop headlights look to us,” said Lockhart, you everything you need to know confidence in shooting the ball well Kenny last February when he hit whose Panthers trailed 53-46. Palatka See ROUNDUP, Page 6A about Saban’s ability to adapt. Now, as the latest group of Tide players prepares for an annual exodus to the NFL, he will try to do it again. TENSE TUSSLE “What he’s doing is unheard of,” Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin said after the game. “It’s just the pro- cess. The players change, the coaches change. He’s the one guy that stays the same.” Not exactly the same. And that’s the point. Saban has made plenty of changes while clinging to habit. Take his urging Kiffin to spread out and speed up the offense at times. The defense has veered away from the 340-pound space hoggers in the middle, relying on swifter, smaller defenders to better deal with fast- paced offenses like Clemson and dual- threat quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson. There was speedy linebacker Rashaan Evans sacking Watson twice and safety Geno Matias-Smith, a con- verted cornerback, racking up 11 tack- les. Watson piled up plenty of yards but Alabama made stops when it counted, too — plus Saban’s gutsy fourth-quarter onside kick call that led to a tie-breaking touchdown. Saban tied Frank Leahy for the sec- ond-most Associated Press coaching titles, plus a BCS crown at LSU. He had to face his toughest national title game yet at Alabama. The Tide had ANDY HALL / Palatka Daily News rolled over Texas, shut out LSU and Palatka’s Dean Lowe (right) outlasted Interlachen’s Cade Mason 11-8 in the 132-pound class. routed Notre Dame. This one went down to the wire. Former UCLA and Colorado coach Rick Neuheisel said it’s harder to win titles nowadays because of factors ranging from managing social media to scholarship limits and early depar- tures. Also, Saban’s success has helped Foregone Conclusion spur competitors like Mississippi and Mississippi State to raise their game, he said. Forfeits make it a quick night for Palatka wrestlers against Interlachen “I think it’s remarkable what he has done,” said Neuheisel, now an analyst BY ANDY HALL ized it was a foregone conclusion and were pinning Interlachen’s Julian Rivera in 3:52. with CBS. Palatka Daily News generally pleased with the action they got to Then came successive pins for the Hastings Saban said the players need some see. twins. Logan (182 pounds) stopped Leequan downtime after 15 games and 14 wins. horthanded to begin with, “Palatka’s team wrestled tough. I wish we Jackson in 1:05, then Lance moved up from That doesn’t mean he’ll take much Interlachen had only four wrestlers had more matches for them,” said Craig the 195- to 220-pound class to beat Bryan himself. He was up by 6:15 a.m. for Tuesday’s dual meet with Borgus, in his fourth year with an Smith in 3:10. Tuesday like always — even though Palatka, so it was a given that the Interlachen program that had been dormant Lance Hastings improved to 22-1 for the he didn’t arrive back at the hotel until Panthers would win on the strength for decades before his arrival. season, an 18-0 start having ended during a few hours earlier. He’ll head back to Sof 42 points’ worth of forfeits. “He’s having to go through what I had to last weekend’s Army Duals at Jacksonville the office for Wednesday meetings The wrestlers who made it to the mat go through my first couple of years,” said Terry Parker. Logan Hastings is 19-2. with players, including the latest made the most of the opportunity. Palatka coach Josh White. “Our kids tried to “Their twins are pretty good and they’ve group of underclassmen considering The Rams won two matches – both by pin- use something they learned instead of doing got experience,” White said. turning pro. fall, both by the Hastings brothers. The the same old (thing) – and losing with it.” “They’re both hoping to make state,” That could include Heisman Trophy Panthers got a pin from Jamar Dunbar and a The longest match of the short night was Borgus said. “They’re going to be a threat at winner Derrick Henry and defensive hotly contested decision from Dean Lowe on the first – the 132-pound weight class, where district. We’ll see how far they go.” lineman A’Shawn Robinson. Then their way to a 51-12 team triumph in the Lowe outlasted the Rams’ Cade Mason, 11-8. Seven Panthers picked up forfeits – he’ll try to wrap up another top commons at PHS. “I knew Cade’s match was going to be Andrew Leary at 106 pounds, Shade Ward at recruiting class. The most work the other Palatka wres- close. It’s always tough between those two. 120, Isaiah Beaubeouf at 126, Dale Green at “The bus doesn’t stop,” Saban said. tlers got, aside from warmups, was rolling He fought hard,” Borgus said. 138, Branden Lee at 152, Kedrick Davis at “You’ve got to keep rolling.” up the mat afterward. But both coaches real- Dunbar followed in the 170-pound class by 195 and Ira Dixon at 285. Ask him to opine on the historical significance of Alabama’s current reign, and Saban said he’s focused on moving forward not looking back. Maybe he’ll truly savor the accom- plishments when he retires from coaching — whenever that day comes. The 64-year-old coach certainly didn’t Texas A&M outlasts NFL approves Rams to sound like he was ready to move on any time soon. “The one thing I have always said is LA, option for Chargers I’ve been a part of a team since I was 9 determined Florida years old,” Saban said. “It scares me to ever think of the day when I wouldn’t BY KRISTIE RIEKEN here is going to prepare us for the BY SCHUYLER DIXON After a day of negotiations in be a part of the team. The feeling that Associated Press end of the season and for other Associated Press Houston, the owners approved the you get being associated with a group games past that,” Jones said. St. Louis move 30-2, with a first like this makes you want to do it COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Dorian Finney-Smith made a HOUSTON — The St. Louis option for San Diego to share the more. Texas A&M didn’t enjoy having to 3-pointer to cut the lead to 67-66 Rams are moving back to Los $1.8 billion stadium Rams owner “That’s kind of how I feel about it. I fight off Florida until the very last with 26 seconds left. Anthony Angeles and the San Diego Stan Kroenke is building in know you can’t do this forever, but I seconds Tuesday night. Collins made two free throws and Chargers will have the option to Inglewood, California. certainly enjoy the moment and cer- However, the 15th-ranked Aggies Florida got within one point again join them in a compromise The decision ends the NFL’s tainly look forward to the future chal- know that winning games like this on a basket by Chris Chiozza with approved by NFL owners Tuesday 21-year absence from the nation’s lenges that we have and really have will help them as they get deeper 11 seconds left. The Gators were night. second-largest media market. no timetable for ever not being a part into the season. forced to foul again and Collins The Oakland Raiders, who also “I often said over those 21 years of a team.” Jalen Jones scored 26 points and made two more free throws to wanted to move to the area, could what we need is a great facility,” He’s already hired Jeremy Pruitt to Danuel House added 22 to help the extend the lead to three. take the Chargers’ spot if they stay Goodell said. “The reason the two replace defensive coordinator Kirby Aggies outlast Florida 71-68 for John Egbunu fouled as the in San Diego, Commissioner Roger teams left in the 1990s … was they Smart, Georgia’s new head coach. their seventh straight win. Gators brought the ball down the Goodell said. didn’t have an adequate stadium. I Florida (10-6, 2-2 Southeastern court giving A&M (14-2, 4-0) the The Chargers and Raiders think what happened over the last See ZENOR, Page 6A Conference) never led after half- ball back. But Chiozza’s steal gave wanted to share a new stadium in years is we had two outstanding time but tied it twice and never let Florida a chance to tie it at the Carson, California, and the Rams opportunities, both of these stadi- the Aggies pull away. buzzer, but his shot bounced off the wanted to move to nearby um projects were outstanding.” ANDY HALL “When you get later down in con- rim. Inglewood, but neither option got Sports Editor 312-5239 ference the games are going to get the 24 votes needed for approval. See MOVE, Page 6A [email protected] even tougher, and this game right See GATORS, Page 6A

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oston 1 21 1 12 11 Record Pts Pv CALENDAR ttawa 3 2 1 11 131 Kendrick cause 1. Alabama (61) 14-1 1,525 2 NOTE: Schedules are submitted by TODAY ON TELEVISION oronto 1 1 3 1 112 2. Clemson 14-1 1,464 1 schools, leagues and recreation u alo 3 1 22 38 1 11 3. Stanford 12-2 1,360 5 departments and are subject to Metropolitan Division 4. Ohio St. 12-1 1,342 7 nother great cause will be supported by a change without notice. COLLEGE BASKETBALL GP W L OT Pts GF GA 5. Oklahoma 11-2 1,270 4 benefit tournament coming up at the 1 p. . PNews M at ast Carolina ashington 2 32 3 13 6. Michigan St. 12-2 1,227 3 Municipal Course. WEDNESDAY, January 13 3 p. . o ports 1 eorgetown at t. ohn’s N.Y. angers 2 23 1 1 123 11 7. TCU 11-2 1,098 11 HIGH SCHOOL p. . PN2 Duke at Cle son N.Y. Islanders 3 23 1 1 11 1 8. Houston 13-1 1,050 14 The second annual B.J. Kendrick Boys Basketball p. . PN Houston at Cincinnati New ersey 21 18 1 9. Iowa 12-2 981 6 A Memorial Crescent City at Apopka Forest Lake, p. . un oston College at yra- Pitts urgh 2 2 1 1 3 10. Mississippi 10-3 975 16 6:30 p.m. cuse Carolina 1 18 1 12 11. Notre Dame 10-3 953 8 Golf Tourna- Girls Weightlifting p. . C Network ennessee at eorgia Philadelphia 18 1 3 1 1 8 12. Michigan 10-3 911 17 ment is Jan. At Keystone Heights High School 8 p. . C ports e ple at Me phis Colu us 1 2 3 111 1 13. Baylor 10-3 820 18 Interlachen at District 7-1A WESTERN CONFERENCE 14. Florida St. 10-3 630 9 LOCAL GOLF 23 at the 8 1 p. . PNews C at aylor Central Division Tournament, 3 p.m. 8 3 p. . o ports 1 Mar uette at illano a 15. North Carolina 11-3 563 10 local track. At Menendez High School GP W L OT Pts GF GA 16. LSU 9-3 546 22 The event is Crescent City, Palatka at District 8-1A p. . PN2 Mississippi at L Dallas 2 11 2 1 11 17. Utah 10-3 499 20 DANNY HOOD Tournament, 3:30 p.m. p. . PN klaho a at klaho a Chicago 28 13 12 1 18. Navy 11-2 465 21 in honor of tate t. Louis 2 1 11 11 19. Oregon 9-4 391 15 the late B.J. THURSDAY, January 14 p. . lorida ake orest at irginia Minnesota 3 22 13 8 2 113 1 2 20. Oklahoma St. 10-3 372 13 HIGH SCHOOL ech Nash ille 3 1 1 1 118 21. Wisconsin 10-3 332 23 Kendrick, with proceeds earmarked for scholar- Boys Soccer p. . C Network outh Carolina at Ala- Colorado 21 2 3 12 12 22. Tennessee 9-4 260 NR ships for his children. innipeg 3 1 21 3 1 112 12 St. Augustine St. Joseph at a a 23. Northwestern 10-3 203 12 Cost to play is $40. A silent auction will again be Interlachen, 6 p.m. 1 p. . C ports an Diego tate at Colo- Pacific Division 24. W. Kentucky 12-2 128 25 Crescent City at Pierson Taylor, 7 rado tate GP W L OT Pts GF GA 25. Florida 10-4 126 19 held after the 9 a.m. shotgun start. p.m. Los Angeles 2 2 12 3 112 2 Others receiving votes: Georgia Palatka at Clay, 7:20 p.m. 11 p. . PN2 C at CLA Ari ona 1 21 1 11 12 109, Washington St. 51, Mississippi For more information call the clubhouse at 329- Girls Basketball 11 p. . PN regon tate at Colorado an ose 1 21 18 2 118 113 St. 47, San Diego St. 44, Arkansas 0141..… Orange Park Ridgeview at ancou er 3 1 1 1 1 12 28, Toledo 28, Southern Cal 10, Super Bowl Scramble is Feb. 7. The annual Interlachen, 6 p.m. NBA Anahei 1 1 1 1 8 Appalachian St. 7, Boise St. 4, Duke Boys Basketball 8 p. . PN Pacers at Celtics Calgary 1 1 2 2 1 12 3, Temple 2, BYU 1. Super Bowl Scramble is set for Feb. 7 at the Muni. A Nease at Palatka, 7:30 p.m. 1 3 p. . PN Heat at Clippers d onton 3 1 23 3 3 1 12 great way to spend the day prior to the Super Bowl NOTE: Two points for a win, one kickoff, format calls for threesomes playing a scram- NHL point for overtime loss. Men’s basketball scores TIDES 8 p. . N C ports ruins at lyers Monday’s Games EAST ble, with 30 percent of the A player’s handicap used, Palatka City Dock N.Y. Rangers 2, Boston 1 Albany (NY) 80, New Hampshire 75, High Low San Jose 5, Calgary 4 OT 20 percent for the B man and 10 percent for the C Today 5:39A,6:03P 12:32A,12:38P PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER Vancouver 3, Florida 2, OT Dartmouth 80, Canisius 69 man. 3 p. . N C ports Arsenal at Li erpool Jan. 14 6:29A,6:52P 1:20A,1:33P Los Angeles 4, Detroit 2 George Washington 81, UMass 70 and Jan. 15 7:23A,7:45P 2:13A,2:35P Tuesday’s Games West Virginia 74, Kansas 63 Collin Johnson, Holden Crews Randy N.Y. Islanders 5, Columbus 2 SOUTH Humes fired net 54.5 to claim the 2015 event. Cost is Crescent City (10-7, 3-0): Jones 5 Milwaukee 16 24 .400 13 St. Augustine Beach Carolina 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Kentucky 80, Mississippi St. 74 0-0 12, Johnson 7 0-0 15, R. WESTERN CONFERENCE $50 per player… High Low St. Louis 5, New Jersey 2 Tulane 81, South Florida 70 Robinson 1 0-0 2, Z. Robinson 2 0-0 Southwest Division Today 10:18A,10:38P 3:55A,4:33P Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2 Virginia 66, Miami 58 McNab tourney is Feb. 20-21. The long-running 5, Ellis 4 0-0 8, Kelly 3 1-3 7, Brooks W L Pct GB Jan. 14 11:06A,11:30P 4:47A,5:23P San Jose 4, Winnipeg 1 MIDWEST 1 3-6 5, McHellen 4 0-0 8, Lewis 7 San Antonio 34 6 .850 — Don McNab 4-Ball Tournament is on the MC calen- Jan. 15 11:56A,------5:44A,6:18P Chicago 3, Nashville 2 Arkansas 94, Missouri 61 0-0 15, Williams 0 0-0 0. Totals 34 Dallas 22 17 .564 11½ Tampa Bay 4, Colorado 0 Ball St. 74, W. Michigan 64 dar for Feb. 20-21. 4-9 77. Memphis 21 19 .525 13 Edmonton at Arizona, 9 p.m. Bowling Green 91, Ohio 75 Three-point FG: Harris 3, Jones 2, Houston 20 19 .513 13½ Format calls for two man teams playing 36 holes of NOTES Wednesday’s Games Cent. Michigan 92, Akron 81 Johnson, Z. Robinson, Lewis. Team New Orleans 11 25 .306 21 Columbus at Toronto, 7 p.m. Dayton 80, Davidson 74 best net ball. fouls: Pierson Taylor 6, Crescent City Northwest Division Fundraisers Boston at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. E. Michigan 81, Buffalo 69 13. Fouled out: none. Technical W L Pct GB Defending champs are Bill Mutchie and Trenton SJR HOLDS BOSTON BUTT SALE Florida at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. Evansville 84, Drake 65 fouls: none. Oklahoma City 27 12 .692 — Carnes, whose net 59-60 last year marked the second St. Johns River State College’s ath- Ottawa at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Kansas St. 83, Texas Tech 70 Utah 17 20 .459 9 letic association is holding its annual Kent St. 76, Miami (Ohio) 68 two-man victory in as many tries that Mutchie was Palatka 75, North Marion 64 Portland 16 24 .400 11½ Boston Butt sale on Jan. 22. N. Illinois 71, Toledo 66 Palatka 23 12 11 29–75 Denver 14 24 .368 12½ part of. Leading into the 2015 McNab, Mutchie and Whole, smoked port Boston Butts Lightning 4, Avalanche 0 Northwestern 70, Wisconsin 65 North Marion 13 18 22 11–64 Minnesota 12 27 .308 15 are being sold at $25 each and may Tampa Bay 1 2 1—4 Providence 50, Creighton 48 Philip Young turned back a strong field to win the Palatka (8-9): Thomas 5 7-10 20, Pacific Division be pre-ordered by contacting a mem- Colorado 0 0 0—0 S. Illinois 81, Illinois St. 78 Chandler 7 0-0 19, Royster 2 1-2 5, W L Pct GB Schiffty Shootout. ber of the athletic association of call- First Period—1, Tampa Bay, Palat 3 Xavier 84, DePaul 64 King 0 1-6 1, Dumas 7 7-7 24, Golden State 36 2 .947 — ing the SJR State Foundation at 312- (Hedman, Killorn), 10:29. Penalties— SOUTHWEST Azaleas in March. Back-to-back weekends in Purifoy 1 4-6 6, Johnson 0 0-2 0, L.A. Clippers 25 13 .658 11 4100 to purchase a ticket. Tanguay, Col (hooking), 8:23; Sam Houston St. 70, SE Louisiana Hampton 0 0-0 0, T. Williams 0 0-0 0, Sacramento 15 22 .405 20½ mid-March will again be the busiest time of the year Pickup will be between 11 a.m.-6 Filppula, TB (hooking), 17:48. 63 Smith 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 20-33 75. Phoenix 13 27 .325 24 p.m. at Tuten Gymnasium on the Second Period—2, Tampa Bay, Texas A&M 71, Florida 68 at the Palatka Golf Club, as the Senior Azalea and North Marion (10-6): Mitchell 4 5-6 L.A. Lakers 8 31 .205 28½ Palatka campus. Stamkos 19 (Namestnikov, Palat), FAR WEST Florida Azalea Amateur are on the menu. 13, Reeves 3 0-0 6, Rivers 2 3-4 7, Monday’s Games Funds raised will benefit the three 1:39. 3, Tampa Bay, Stamkos 20 Utah St. 79, Air Force 60 Lopez 5 4-7 16, Tuggerson 4 1-3 9, San Antonio 106, Brooklyn 79 The Senior Azalea, which will bring over 100 of the SJR State athletic programs, volley- (Palat, Namestnikov), 5:16. M. Williams 2 0-3 4, Grayson 4 1-2 9, Washington 114, Chicago 100 ball, baseball and softball. Penalties—Redmond, Col (elbow- country’s best 55 and older amateurs, is March 11-13. Alexander 0 0-0 0, Rice 0 0-0 0, Golden State 111, Miami 103 ing), 1:49; Hedman, TB (hooking), Texas A&M 71, Florida 68 Bradley 0 0-0 0, Murphy 0 0-2 0, Tuesday’s Games Defending champ is Doug Hanzel. 6:36. FLORIDA (10-6) Stafford 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 14-27 64. Indiana 116, Phoenix 97 PREP BASKETBALL Third Period—4, Tampa Bay, T. Allen 0-4 0-0 0, Finney-Smith 6-9 1-3 It’s the Florida Azalea Amateur March 18-20. Long Three-point FG: Thomas 3, San Antonio 109, Detroit 99 GIRLS Johnson 5 (Hedman, Kucherov), 17, Chiozza 5-11 0-0 12, Egbunu 3-8 Chandler 5, Dumas 3, Lopez 2. Team New York 120, Boston 114 a showcase for some of the top young amateur talent Crescent City 30, Pierson Taylor 8 11:55. Penalties—Redmond, Col 2-3 8, Leon 7-8 0-2 16, Hill 3-9 1-4 7, fouls: Palatka 22, North Marion 25. Oklahoma City 101, Minnesota 96 Taylor 2 1 2 3–8 (slashing), 15:10; Landeskog, Col Walker 0-1 0-0 0, Francis-Ramirez around, the Azalea also flights higher handicap par- Fouled out: Reeves, Lopez. Milwaukee 106, Chicago 101 Crescent City 5 7 6 12–30 (tripping), 16:10. 1-4 0-0 3, Robinson 2-6 0-0 5, Hayes Technical fouls: Royster. Houston 107, Memphis 91 ticipants for 54 challenging holes of medal play. Taylor (0-9, 0-4) – Friend 0 2-6 2, Shots on Goal—Tampa Bay 15-12- 0-0 0-0 0, Rimmer 0-1 0-0 0. Totals Cleveland 110, Dallas 107, OT Defending champ is Green Cove Springs’ Vargas 0 0-0 0, McPherson 0 0-2 0, 11—38. Colorado 9-8-4—21. 27-61 4-12 68. Corey New Orleans at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 Danbaugh 1 2-2 4, Smith 1 0-2 2, Power-play opportunities—Tampa TEXAS A&M (14-2) Carlson, who is now a member of the FSU golf team. NBA p.m. Harcus 0 0-0 0, Schell 0 0-0 0, Bay 0 of 4; Colorado 0 of 2. A. Collins 0-1 4-4 4, Jones 8-13 7-11 EASTERN CONFERENCE Wednesday’s Games Carlson ‘s final round front nine 30 cleared the way to Gaytan 0 0-0 0. Totals 2 4-12 8 Goalies—Tampa Bay, Bishop 17-13- 26, Caruso 2-6 0-2 5, House 7-24 6-6 Atlantic Division Milwaukee at Washington, 7 p.m. Crescent City (2-10) – Turner 5 0-0 3 (21 shots-21 saves). Colorado, 22, Davis 3-7 2-5 8, Hogg 1-3 0-0 3, best 2014 champ Andreas Halvorsen by two W L Pct GB Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. 10, Brown 5 1-3 12, Cuevas 1 0-0 2, Varlamov 15-12-3 (38-34). Gilder 0-5 0-0 0, Trocha-Morelos 0-1 Toronto 24 15 .615 — New York at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. strokes. Thomas 3 0-0 6, Simms 0 0-2 0, A—14,227 (18,007). T—2:18. 0-0 0, Miller 1-1 1-2 3. Totals 22-61 New York 20 20 .500 4½ Minnesota at Houston, 8 p.m. Bishop 0 0-0 0, Williams 0 0-0 0, Jara Referees—Tim Peel, Jean Hebert. 20-30 71. Cost to play is $260. Registration forms are avail- Boston 19 19 .500 4½ Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 1-5 30 Linesmen—Shane Heyer, Brian Halftime—Texas A&M 33-28. Brooklyn 10 28 .263 13½ Indiana at Boston, 8 p.m. able at the MC clubhouse… Three-point FG: Brown. Fouls: Mach. 3-Point Goals—Florida 10-26 Philadelphia 4 36 .100 20½ Golden State at Denver, 9 p.m. Taylor 8, Crescent City 7. Fouled (Finney-Smith 4-6, Leon 2-2, Ladies Day results. Take half your handicap off the Southeast Division New Orleans at Sacramento, 10 p.m. out: none. Technical fouls: none. Chiozza 2-6, Francis-Ramirez 1-3, W L Pct GB Utah at Portland, 10 p.m. par threes and par fives was last Thursday’s format COLLEGE Robinson 1-5, Hill 0-1, Allen 0-3), Atlanta 23 15 .605 — Miami at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. for the Palatka Women’s Golf Association. BOYS Texas A&M 7-23 (Jones 3-4, House Miami 22 16 .579 1 Crescent City 77, Pierson Taylor 33 AP Top 25 Football 2-10, Caruso 1-2, Hogg 1-2, Trocha- Winning it all at the Municipal Course was Gen Orlando 20 18 .526 3 Pierson Taylor 14 7 7 5–33 FINAL POLL Morelos 0-1, A. Collins 0-1, Gilder Washington 17 19 .472 5 NHL Alvers. Tied for the runner-up slot were Sandy Crescent City 22 28 12 15–77 The Top 25 teams in The Associated 0-3). Fouled Out—Egbunu. Charlotte 17 20 .459 5½ EASTERN CONFERENCE Pierson Taylor (3-11, 0-4): Knox 2 Press college football poll, with first- Rebounds—Florida 41 (Finney- Smith and Joyce Oliver. Denise Ward won closest Central Division Atlantic Division 0-0 4, Shepherd 1 2-4 4, Wood 3 3-5 place votes in parentheses, final Smith 12), Texas A&M 39 (Caruso W L Pct GB GP W L OT Pts GF GA to the pin on No. 18… 9, Blanco 2 0-0 4, Harris 3 0-0 9, records, total points based on 25 7). Assists—Florida 18 (Chiozza 8), Cleveland 27 9 .750 — lorida 3 2 12 118 2 Verdell 0 2-2 2, Sanchez 0 1-2 1, points for a first-place vote through Texas A&M 14 (Caruso 7). Total South Putnam news. Judy Reddick, Fran Chicago 22 15 .595 5½ Detroit 3 22 1 1 1 112 Smith 0 0-0 0, Cruzes 0 0-0 0. Totals one point for a 25th-place vote, and Fouls—Florida 25, Texas A&M 13. Indiana 22 16 .579 6 Montreal 3 23 1 3 122 1 Mara and Shirley Carlisle combined forces to shoot 11 8-13 33. previous ranking: A—9,766. Detroit 21 17 .553 7 a pa ay 3 22 1 8 111 1 2 27 and win the Jan. 6 scramble at Fruitland’s The Oaks Golf Club. Larry McKenzie was closest to the pin on No. 2. Trophy finalists. “You see the same thing on life, and what you accomplish The foursome of Judy Reddick, Will Parker, Kiffin passes the credit to defense. You see smaller, faster actually even transcends your life Randy Peterson and Jerry Peterson carded 31 to Zenor Saban for being willing to change players playing in this game than because they put a plaque up that take the Jan. 8 competition. Ben Valdez was CTP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5A with the times. you saw in that Ohio State game a this team won the national cham- champ on No. 13… “He’s telling me to go to TCU in year ago.” pionship,” he said. “And the 1926 No move was bolder than hiring the offseason, he’s telling me to go In the end, you also see more of team, who I’m sure most of those Danny Hood’s golf column appears every Kiffin, the brash former Southern see Tom Herman,” Kiffin said. the same. Double-digit wins. players are not around anymore, Wednesday in the Palatka Daily News. California, Tennessee and “It’s a credit to him not being Titles. they still have a legacy.” Oakland Raiders coach. stubborn, saying, ‘I’m going to win With the likelihood of more of Saban’s already assured him- That pairing has flourished the the old-school way and show what Saban calls “60-10” games. self a legacy. It, like him, is also SPORTS BRIEFS past two seasons, with two very everybody I can be in the I forma- “It’s 60 minutes of the game still evolving. different quarterbacks and styles. tion and play slow.’ Instead of and then the 10 minutes in the NFL The result has been 26 wins, two being stubborn, you see him locker room after the game that John Zenor covers Alabama for SEC titles and two Heisman changing, evolving. you remember for the rest of your The Associated Press. Dolphins hire defensive coach

MIAMI — Cincinnati Bengals defensive backs “I will be working over the next currently split a facility with The Rams —based in the LA coach Vance Joseph has been hired as the Miami several weeks to explore the baseball’s Athletics, the last area from 1946-94 — will play in a Dolphins’ defensive coordinator under new coach Move options that we have now created remaining NFL-MLB stadium. temporary facility — probably the Adam Gase. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5A for ourselves to determine the “Relocation is a painful process. Los Angeles Coliseum — until the Joseph, who was hired Tuesday, has been a best path forward for the It’s painful for the fans, for the new stadium is ready for the 2019 defensive backs coach in the NFL since 2006. He The Chargers and Raiders can Chargers,” chairman Dean communities, for the league in season. was with the 49ers for five years and the Texans continue to negotiate with their Spanos said. general,” Goodell said. “In some No NFL franchise has moved for three before joining the Bengals in 2014. home cities, and the league will The Chargers play 120 miles ways a bittersweet moment, since the Houston Oilers went to Joseph played in the NFL in 1995-96. contribute $100 million if either south of Inglewood in Qualcomm because we were unable to get the Tennessee in 1997. The Raiders team builds a new stadium in Stadium. The Raiders played in kind of facilities done we wanted and Rams both left Los Angeles TRACK AND FIELD their current markets. Los Angeles from 1982-94 and in their markets.” after the 1994 season. IAAF officials explored cover-up

with 17 points and Justin Leon dence,” Jones said. “We feel like Florida cut the lead to four on a PARIS — Six years before the IAAF banned had 16. we’re the best team in the SEC tip-in by Hill with a minute left Russia, track and field’s governing body knew of Gators A&M’s 4-0 record in SEC play and we just try to play like that and looked to have a sure basket doping so out of control it feared Russian athletes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5A is its best league start since going every night.” on a fast break by him a few sec- could die from abuse of blood-boosting drugs and 4-0 to open Big 12 play in 2006-07. The Aggies led by 10 points onds later. But Alex Caruso transfusions, and officials considered collaborating “We couldn’t put them away,” The Aggies are 10-0 at home this after a 3-pointer by Jones with sprinted in from behind and with Russians to hide the full extent of the cheat- Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy season and their seven-game win- about 8 minutes left. Florida blocked his shot out of bounds. ing before the 2012 London Olympics, according to said. “They were active. They ning streak is the longest since scored the next eight points, three The Gators got the ball back and internal documents obtained by The Associated were aggressive.” winning 13 straight in 2010-11. from Kasey Hill, to cut the lead to Finney-Smith made the 3-pointer Press. Finney-Smith led the Gators “It feels very great for our confi- 59-57. that got them within one. – Associated Press

Dadrian Ellis had eight points and GIRLS SOCCER BOYS SOCCER match last week after reportedly suf- Dantavious Kelly provided seven n The Putnam County season came n A penalty shot goal with 1:38 left fering an asthma attack. Roundup points and eight rebounds. The to an end because once again, Leigh in the game helped visiting DeLand n Zach Barom’s first career goal CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5A Raiders go to Apopka tonight to face Ducharme had her way with capture a 2-2 tie with Crescent City, with seven minutes left helped lift Forest Lake. Interlachen. the Raiders’ first deadlock of the sea- visiting Palatka into a 2-2 tie with The sophomore, who had scored 11 son. Umatilla. The Panthers host Nease on GIRLS BASKETBALL goals in two previous wins against the Porfirio Gonzalez and Eliseo Felix Hayden Herrington scored his fifth Thursday. n Crescent City put its struggles Rams, scored five more times in leading scored their third and fifth goals of goal of the season in the first half off n Datwan Lewis had 15 points and aside to complete a regular-season third-seeded and tournament host the season, while Cesar Maldonado an assist from his brother Caleb. two blocked shots and Victor Johnson sweep of visiting Pierson Taylor, 30-8, in Gainesville P.K. Yonge to a 6-1 victory provided his 15th assist for the year. Keontae Shack stopped three shots in also had 15 points along with three a District 8-1A northern division game. over sixth-seeded Interlachen in the Abner Brito made four saves in net the tie for the Panthers (6-11-1), who rebounds, two steals and a steal in Antwanae Brown scored 12 points quarterfinal round. The Rams finished for the Raiders (16-4-1), who accepted travel to Clay on Thursday. leading host Crescent City to a 77-33 and Shaniyah Turner had 10 for the 11-12. a forfeit from Umatilla on Monday n Host West Nassau jumped out to District 8-1A northern division win Raiders (2-10), who held the winless For Interlachen, Samantha Pearson and will play at Pierson Taylor (16-1) a 3-0 lead and didn’t look back in a over Pierson Taylor, improving to Wildcats to two field goals. scored her 10th goal of the season off a Thursday night in a warmup before 3-1 victory over Interlachen. 10-7 overall and 3-0 in the division. Brown also had four steals and two Leximary Zapata assist with 6:30 left to next week’s District 5-2A tourna- For the Rams (5-11-1), Bobby Ricks Jamie Jones added 12 points, six of rebounds, Turner five rebounds and a prevent a shutout. Amanda Quinby ment. The game, which was sched- scored his first goal of the season off a which came in a 28-7 second-quarter steal. Klorencia Thomas had six points, gave up the first two goals and had five uled recently, will have no admission, Logan White assist in the 70th min- run that gave the Raiders a 50-21 six steals and six rebounds for Crescent saves, while Kaedi Gillman came in and but donations are being sought to ute to ruin the shutout bid. Juan halftime lead. Malcolm McHellen City. Jael Jara had four steals and four made six saves, giving up the other help the family of Taylor girls soccer Espinosa stopped 12 shots for the added eight points and three assists, rebounds. Wave goals. player Rosio Delao, who died during a Rams. MIDDAY CASH 3 9-0-3 MIDDAY PLAY 4 2-9-7-1 FANTASY 5 1-7-8-15-34 LUCKY MONEY 5-8-14-17 BALL 12 FLORIDA LOTTERY TUESDAY EVENING CASH 3 9-7-5 EVENING PLAY 4 0-0-7-1 MEGA MONEY 15-27-29-31-48 BALL 15 x 4

011316a6.indd 1 1/13/16 12:24 AM 7A PALATKA DAILY NEWS • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 OF GROWING CONCERN Warm to cold – what’s going on?

few months ago, I wrote an invest in a rain sensor for your irri- strength left Christmas. I was wearing shorts yes, pick your citrus. article about how El Nino gation system. Your landscape to push and flip flops last week, and a few When covering your plants with a would impact our lawn and maintenance company can help you another flow- days later, I’m wearing three layers frost cloth, be sure the cloth comes Agardens – cold, wet weather install and maintain it. Just make er set in the of shirts, boots and a scarf. This all the way down to the ground. that would later be a great situation sure it’s not placed near sprinkler spring? We drastic change can impact not just Wrapping your tree like a for plant pathogens like large patch. heads or directly under your eaves. shall see. our wardrobe, but our plants too. Christmas present won’t be enough. It took a while before those This fall was a bit scary for any- My crystal If you recently planted anything You want to stake it down like a weather patterns occurred, but it is one with fruit trees that have a ball is not herbaceous (non-woody plants) or tent so you capture the heat radiat- here. According to the NOAA, El chilling requirement – blueberries, functioning tropical (plants that require Zone ing from the ground. If your plants Nino produces greater chances of peaches, etc. or else I’d 10-11), a sudden drop in tempera- get hit by the cold, wait until spring above average rainfall in Florida. Did you notice your peaches make a pre- ture can cause dieback or “burning” to prune. As storms continue, more cloud blooming at Thanksgiving and/or diction. For of new growth. We do not want to expose the cover develops, and further lowers Christmas? Back in early October PRISSY now, let’s If freezing temperatures come in, fresh sapwood to the environment, our temperatures. we experienced a nice cold front. keep our fin- it may kill the plant completely. or more damage could occur. Low pressure systems cause Shortly after, we had record high FLETCHER gers crossed When we get a gradual change in Diseases like melanose of citrus are back-to-back showers, much like we temperatures that caused the for our grow- temperature, the plants will slowly more common on trees where dead are experiencing now. plants to think spring was here. ers’ sakes. When our blueberry start to go dormant, and won’t be wood remained on the tree. For more information about El And many plants started flowering bushes need 350 chilling hours and terribly phased by the winter Despite landscape woes, stay Nino and Florida, visit the website during the wrong time of year. This we only get 200 much later in the weather. But when we go from hot warm this winter and have a happy below: https://noaa.maps.arcgis. is not good news for our growers, season, it can be an issue. to cold so suddenly, the impacts are new year! com/apps/MapJournal/?appid=f57f9 who have crops that are expected to Those plants that we need the more severe. 0ea438b4fb18bb982e568ac9950. fruit in the late winter or early cold to induce flowering might just I am frequently asked if citrus On a personal note, I’m relieved spring. The plants have already put serve as an ornamental this year. should be picked before a freeze. If Evelyn “Prissy” Fletcher, Putnam Co. to not be irrigating my garden beds their energy toward fruit produc- Meanwhile, we had a sudden the temperature falls below 28 Extension Agent I, Residential anymore. This is a great time to tion, but will they have enough drop in temperatures after degrees for four hours or more, then Horticulture

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oinsettias are the event of freezing temper- often given as atures, landscape poinsettias gifts in pots in late KAREN will defoliate/die back close to PNovember and the ground, but reestablish throughout December. LANDIN themselves come spring after These plants create col- you prune away the dead orful holiday decorations GUEST COLUMNIST branches. for any home. Until I wanted landscape poin- about 10 years ago, poinsettia bracts settias because there was one on our dropped off the plant if it was kept property when we purchased it 16 indoors for more than a few days. years ago, and every year that poinset- Intensive breeding programs, like the tia would grow about 15 feet tall and one at the University of Florida, have 10 feet wide and turn bright red. It produced varieties – or cultivars – that was magnificent. It would die down retain their foliage and bracts indoors. once it got too cold and come back each With proper care, both potted and spring. Unfortunately, about five years planted poinsettias can be used in ago we had such a long freezing winter your landscape. that it did not survive. I have wanted A neighbor and I drove to another poinsettia like that ever since. Gainesville to attend the UF To be on the safe side, do not plant Poinsettia Sale Dec. 10. It was an your landscape poinsettias until dan- amazing sight. Literally hundreds of ger of frost is passed. They need time Submitted photo different varieties of poinsettias. to establish themselves to be cold tol- The Az alea Region Students were there to answer ques- erant. Plant your landscape poinsettia Antique Auto Car tions, help pick out plants and load in an area that receives full sun most Club members them for you if needed. My neighbor of the day. Keep in mind that to put recently visited St. purchased eight red-potted poinsettias out flower buds, poinsettias require 14 Augustine’s Nights she repotted and placed in front of her hours of complete darkness each day of Lights. The group screened porch so they are somewhat for 6 to 8 weeks before flowering. met at Barnacle sheltered from the wind. Any interruption to this dark period Bill’s for supper, I purchased two landscape poinset- can delay or prevent the plant from then went to the tias and one indoor poinsettia (Gold flowering because the poinsettia is a train station to Rush – a beautiful bright gold yellow – “short day” plant that blooms when board the trolley. it was the most unusual poinsettia days are short and nights are long. Twenty-nine there). The extended period of darkness is the members and A potted poinsettia can stay colorful natural trigger for flowering. If the guests took the tour before stopping at for many months, if it is not exposed to dark period is interrupted by artificial Dairy Q ueen for a cold temperatures (under 40 degrees). light from any source after Oct. 1, snack. Above is a And after Florida’s cold weather flowering will be delayed or interrupt- scene from the months are over, they can be used as ed. Nights of Lights landscape plants. However, you need Keep the soil moderately moist at tour. At right, Joe to keep in mind poinsettias, like hibis- all times. Poinsettias grow best in and Judy Burnam cus, are more of a tropical plant. moist, well drained, fertile soils. are pictured at Unless especially bred to be a land- However, as long as the soil is well Barnacle Bill’s. scape plant, their best chance of thriv- drained, they will grow satisfactorily ing outdoors will be in pots, so they in a wide range of soils, including can be moved inside when tempera- sand, muck, marl and clay. The ideal tures 40 degrees or less arrive. I expe- soil pH range is 5.5 to 6.5, but the rienced this first hand because I ini- plants will tolerate a range from 5.0 tially kept all three of the poinsettias I and 7.0. purchased on my screened porch. As Fertilize your outdoor poinsettias soon as the temperatures dropped, my once a month. In north Florida, the Gold Rush began to defoliate. I proba- plants should be fertilized between bly had watered it too much also. But, May and September. Prune your poin- I brought it indoors, and although it is settias in early spring after they are pitiful, it is perking back up. The two finished blooming, and the danger of landscape poinsettias I purchased frost has passed. Cut them back to have not been bothered at all by the within 12 to 18 inches (30.5 to 45.7 cm) temperature changes we have been of the ground. I am also trying to prop- experiencing. They seem to like it. agate the Cortez Early Red poinsettia If you have indoor poinsettias, they because I accidently broke a branch should be kept away from drafts and off. It is in a Forsythe pot and after 2 chilly air. Indoor poinsettias grow best weeks looks like it was just picked, so I in well-lit areas (not direct sun or hot believe it will be OK and I should be lights) and should be watered only able to transplant it soon. when the surface of the soil is dry to Poinsettias can have a few issues. the touch. Placing a saucer under the Magnesium deficiency is a common pot, and draining the saucer if water problem with poinsettias. The symp- starts to collect in it will help ensure toms are scorching on the margins and that the soil does not get soggy. Too tips of the leaves and yellowing much water can kill a poinsettia. between the leaf veins. It is difficult to Slightly humid air will help prolong correct on affected leaves but can be the plants’ color and life span. Indoor prevented in subsequent years by poinsettias should not be fertilized applying magnesium sulfate (Epsom because high levels of fertilizer will salts) in February/March and June/ reduce the plant quality. July) at the rate of 3 tablespoons per When the weather starts to warm in square yard. spring, if you want to move your Pests that attack poinsettias include indoor poinsettia outdoors, trim the aphids, mealybugs, soft scales, white- fading bracts. Leave 4 to 6 inches of flies and spider mites. The most dan- the stem on each branch. Begin using gerous pest is the poinsettia horn- a well-balanced fertilizer, and move worm, since it can rapidly defoliate an the potted plant outdoors to a some- entire plant. If only a few are responsi- what shaded area. Poinsettias grow ble for the damage, pick off and best in a full-sun location, but a previ- destroy them individually rather than ously indoor kept plant will need a spraying the entire shrub. week or two to adapt to the outdoor Poinsettia scab (Sphaceloma poin- temperatures and increased light lev- settiae) is a fungal disease that causes els after spending a few months circular, cream-colored spots on the inside. midribs and veins of leaves and raised, UF has bred poinsettias that are of-ten elongated lesions on stems and classified as outdoor landscape plants. leaf petioles. Scab is most prevalent in Two of these (which I purchased) are the summer, and scab-infected branch- Cortez Early Red and Advent Red. es should be pruned and discarded as Cortez Early Red is leggier and soon as they are noted. Plants growing Advent Red is bushier. Advent Red, in in poorly drained or over-watered particular, is considered to be one of areas are often killed by fungi which the best landscape poinsettias for rot the roots and stems. Florida, per a master gardener I spoke to at the UF sale, who is also a land- Karen Landin, Putnam County scape designer. Once established, in Master Gardener

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interest from local workers. Daniel Bayse, a Palatka High Project senior, said he was excited to start the School CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A monorail project. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A “This is real-world application of what we’ve learned,” he said. project completes the school’s Lead the Students spent Monday morning 180-day calandar, which is divid- Way program. measuring engines, taking photo- ed into two semesters. If schools While the program has been offered graphs and measurements of the stor- are closed for the entire week of for five years, Boland said, last year age facility and consulting with Thanksgiving, two days would was the first year she had students Georgia-Pacific engineers. need to be made up during the complete the program with a Capstone Georgia-Pacific engineers will have first semester. project. Last year’s students designed oversight of the project, and a contrac- “If the goal is to end the semes- a temporary practice pad for a snare tor will build the monorail. ter prior to winter break,” drum and a plate that retains heat Senior Ronald Harris said he plans Decubellis explained. while a person eats. to visit the monorail after it is con- Board members discussed when Boland said the class and projects structed. He hopes the experience will the two days could be made up, are student-led, with her teaching and lead to more professional opportuni- but ultimately decided the make- oversight. The projects chosen last ties as he completes his education. up days would only be available year had a personal interest, but the Boland said he hopes the students during winter break, causing Georgia-Pacific project will give them will get a better idea of what field they schools to be open until Dec. 23. a look at the real world of engineering. want to enter as they begin their col- “Then, they’re going to be com- “What’s unique about this is the lege educations. plaining that they get off the day students are exposed to project man- “They’ve got the foundation, but before Christmas Eve,” board agement, something you usually don’t CHRIS DEV ITTO/Palatka Daily News now they’ll know what they’re getting member Kathy Jorgensen said. get until you get in the field,” said Palatka High students tour Georgia-Pacific on Monday as part of a project the into,” she said. “It’s up to us to decide.” Kevin Curry, Georgia-Pacific Palatka students are working on with the paper mill. Students hope to have the design The board approved the sched- mill manager. “(The project is) completed within a month or two, but ule as presented Tuesday. The mechanical engineering, but they’ll around the mill.” boomer generation continue to retire they have until the end of May to com- school year will begin Aug. 10. also touch some electrical engineering, Curry said Georgia-Pacific has had from the mill and competition increas- plete the program. Thanksgiving break will be Nov. industrial engineering and they can a difficult time recruiting new engi- es. He hopes opening the mill to more 23-25 and winter break will begin see the chemical engineering all neers as employees from the baby student-led projects will lead to early [email protected] Dec. 22. The second semester will begin Jan. 9, 2017. Spring break will be April 10-18, and the last day of approve an operational audit of Putnam school is May 26. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? and the city of Palatka. No one attending the meeting County “I think it’s fairly obvious there is a spoke about the calendar propos- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A Steps to becoming a charter county, divide among the board,” Leary said. al, but there were about 10 people according to County Administrator Rick Leary n Charter supporters must submit to the Board of County Commissioners “You work within a system where the in the audience in support of the a petition signed by 15 percent of eligible Putnam voters. The county majority rules.” Palatka High School Theatre to be placed on the November 2016 bal- Elections Office would have to verify whether voters are eligible. Harvey said Haven might have listed Department. lot,” Haven said during the public com- n County commissioners will appoint a charter commission, which could him and Van Zant as supporters of Board members said Theatre ment section of the meeting. have 11-15 members. The charter commission has 18 months to conduct a making Putnam a charter county, but Director Jim Pignato was not at “Over the next several months, with comprehensive study of county government and how it could be restructured Harvey has not put his support behind the meeting because he was work- the help of (state) Rep. Charles Van and then draft a charter. that cause. ing in Gainesville. n Zant and Commissioner Larry Harvey, The charter commission must host three public hearings – each 10 days After Tuesday’s meeting, Harvey Criswell said Pignato requested a citizens’ committee will be able to apart from each other. Changes to the charter could be made depending on said Haven emailed him questions $15,000 from the board to help draft up a charter and a code of ethics input received at the hearings. about the county making the switch alleviate the cost of the “Mary n The charter commission would then vote on the final charter, which, if and establish a citizens’ ethics council.” adopted, would be sent to the Board of County Commissioners. and asked for the commissioner’s sup- Poppins” production April 28-May According to the Florida Association n The board would call for a special election, which must be held no later port. 8. It is one of the more expensive of Counties, charter counties have all than 90 days from when the board received the final charter. Harvey said he would meet with any- productions, Criswell said, expect- power of self-government unless they one who wanted to make the county a ed to cost about $78,000. are inconsistent with state law, and the electorate could hire and recall commis- He said switching from non-charter better place, but he hasn’t decided “I want to give him as much county government specified in the sioners, county administrators, county to charter is lengthy, with a charter whether adopting a charter would bet- money as we can give him,” board charter is approved by the electorate. attorneys, school superintendents and commission process that could take up ter the county. member Jane Crawford said. For non-charter counties, the state school board members, among other to – if not longer than – 18 months. “I told (Haven) I was intrigued in Trey Nicholson, a Palatka Constitution and statutes govern their officials. “There’s a process there that has to moving the county forward,” Harvey Theatre Department alumnus structure. Only amending statutes or “Elected office was never meant to be be adhered to,” Leary said. “It’s not as said. “I believe that a charter county who said he was at the meeting on the state constitution can change the a career, but some of you’ve done just simple as it was portrayed to be.” does give power to the people.” behalf of Pignato, said any amount governmental structure, and the coun- that,” Haven said, speaking to commis- Twenty counties, including Alachua, Giving power to the electorate is a the board gave would help. ty has powers of self-government as sioners. “The median income in Putnam Clay, Duval and Volusia, are charter great thing, Harvey said, but he has not “The original $15,000 agree- prescribed by the state Legislature. County is barely half the nearly counties, and Leary said each charter had the chance to research the negative ment is a start,” he said, “but we Haven said there were numerous $45,000 that you’re being paid. These county is governed differently depend- aspects of the county adopting a char- always tend to run into obstacles problems with local government, with salaries are obscene for the poorest ing on how their charters were con- ter. along the way, and that could add the biggest problem being the high sal- county in Florida. structed. Both sides of the argument need to up, and add up, and add up.” aries paid to commissioners, County “With the state audit of Putnam Prior to Tuesday’s meeting, Leary be weighed before he makes any deci- The board contributed $30,000 Administer Rick Leary, County County underway, it should be clear to said, he didn’t know there were plans to sion, Harvey said. to the theater program three Attorney Stacey Manning and Deputy all of you that we no longer trust you. make the county a charter county. But “I think it deserves a look-see, and I years ago, but hasn’t funded it County Attorney Russ Castleberry. And we desire a different form of gov- he said he wasn’t surprised to hear think it deserves time and effort,” since. Castleberry, who is approaching ernment for Putnam County.” Harvey’s and Van Zant’s names men- Harvey said. Jorgensen motioned the district retirement, is working for the county Serving as administrator since 2001, tioned. Information about non-charter and contribute $30,000 for the spring only on a part-time basis until Manning Leary said there was a previous Harvey, Van Zant and a handful of charter counties can be found at fl- production, and the board unani- gets acclimated to the position. attempt to make Putnam a charter local residents on Nov. 30 went to counties.com. mously agreed. One benefit Haven said a charter county, but it was never carried Tallahassee to request the state Joint would offer Putnam residents is the through. Legislative Auditing Committee [email protected] [email protected]

how the robbery attempt esca- old man in anger beat a help- Court heard the case of Horsley woman, said most juvenile 25 for an evidentiary hearing. lated into the murder of less victim to death,” Linnen v. Florida. The ruling found offenders would be eligible for Killer Stewart. said. “Morgan told detectives that a juvenile convicted of a judicial review at a later time, [email protected] CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A “It’s at that point the co- she was afraid of Toby.” capital offense who “actually such as 25 years. defendant (Lowry) attacks the Linnen said Lowry then killed, intended to kill or If the court finds Leppert did victim. During the attack, Ms. ordered Leppert to hit and stab attempted to kill the victim” not actually kill, intend to kill THE SPHERION for the 2008 murder of 66-year- Leppert described her involve- the victim. However, none of must receive life sentence if the or attempt to kill the victim, STAFFING old Stewart. ment in attacking the victim. the stab wounds were deep trial court determines that sen- then she could be resentenced Leppert was 15 at the time of There were poles used to hit enough to cause death. tence. to imprisonment for life or JOB FAIR the murder. him. There was a knife used. However, when Lowry If the court finds life impris- equal to life in which she would Leppert and her then-22- Ms. Leppert by her own state- ordered Leppert to kill the vic- onment is not an appropriate again be eligible for judicial JANUARY 13th year-old boyfriend, Toby Lee ment, by her own hand, stabbed tim, she told him, “No.” sentence, the person shall be review. 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM. Lowry, were attempting to flee him multiple times.” “That shows a lack of intent,” punished by imprisonment of at “This court has the ability to Putnam County when they Linnen described the defen- Linnen said. least 40 years and is entitled to release her tomorrow or sen- at Career Source happened upon Stewart’s dant as a young 15-year-old France argued even though a review of sentencing, the rul- tence her to life again,” Linnen 146 Comfort Rd., home. who was raped and bullied into Leppert did not kill the victim, ing said. said. “We are starting with a Palatka, FL 32177 “We know from trial testimo- obedience. she aided in Stewart’s murder Ludmilla Lelis, Seventh clean slate.” ny that on April 22, 2008, the “Morgan was 15 years old. to the point of finding the plas- Judicial Circuit Court spokes- Leppert returns to court Feb. 386-673-0443 defendant ran away from She was being statutorily raped tic bag used by Lowry to home,” Assistant State by a 22-year-old man,” Linnen asphyxiate him. Attorney Chris France said. said. “So, every time Lowry had “She helped complete the Brought to you by “They needed some means to sexual intercourse or act (with plan,” France said. get out of Putnam County. The Leppert) that was a felony.” Christensen said she would defendant approached the vic- Linnen described Leppert as review evidence and transcrip- tim’s house under the ruse of a child afraid of her boyfriend. tions from the original trial ICTURE needing to use the phone, with “Objectively, looking at the since she was not the presiding P the intent to rob him.” situation, this was a 15-year- judge. of the France went on to describe old girl who watched a 22-year- In 2015, the state Supreme Day RETIRING? PERHAPS WE SHOULD TALK GINN FINANCIAL GROUP Helping You Manage & Safeguard Your Assets. Jay A. Ginn Chartered Financial Consultant® Photograph By HELPING CLIENTS How to submit your photo for Picture of the Day 386-325-4501 REACH THEIR GOALS PAT HROSIK We encourage people to submit photos for this feature to show off the natural SINCE 1938 beauty and fascinating people of Putnam County. Emailed pictures should be saved A flock of ibis were captured in my as .jpeg at 200 DPI and sent to [email protected]. Please include caption information for the picture as well as information about the photographer. All neighbor’s yard during the higher pictures must have been taken in Putnam County. Prints can be mailed or taken to than usual water level on Palatka Daily News, 1825 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 and marked ATTN: IRA ROLLOVERS RETIREMENT PLANNING the St. Johns River. Picture of the Day.

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I feel as figure out how to use them to by coming to meet you at work, H P if we aren’t the closest, and I’d support their lives. you will have no choice. She For Wednesday, January 13, 2016 ARIES will draw unusual people to your really like to feel connected to Dear Harriette: A friend broke the law. You cannot allow (March 21-April 19) side. Take a moment to confirm both of my children. How do I has gotten into serious trouble her irresponsibility to jeopar- Make a point to live life to Actions will speak louder your adoration for someone you get him to see that there’s more recently. I am wondering if I dize your job. the fullest and to create inter- than words. Put your thoughts love. esting and unique opportunities in motion and be adamant about VIRGO to expand your awareness and making things happen. (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) G talents. Let your willpower and TAURUS Participate in a social event desire push you in a direction (April 20-May 20) that promotes collaborations with play in this deal? South is in 10 with his king, cashes the club that promotes greater growth and If you present your ideas to people who share your concerns three no-trump, and West leads ace and leads another club. When optimism. CAPRICORN someone in charge, you will get a and interests. The end result his fourth-highest spade. West plays the queen, declarer will be a worthwhile partner- (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) good response. Your imaginative North’s jump to game was ducks in the dummy, so that East plan will bring you greater recog- ship. Don’t let a personal matter Your energetic approach and aggressive, but he had good nition as well as more responsibil- depress you. cannot get on play for a spade can-do attitude will make you impletion (filling) in his long ity and cash. LIBRA return through the queen. the go-to person for consulta- GEMINI (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) suits. His hand was the type West, knowing his partner has tions. Your suggestions will be (May 21-June 20) A personal change won’t be opposite which partner rated to readily accepted. Unexpected only 1-3 points, might shift to welcome by everyone, but it’s make nine tricks or six, not seven rewards and opportunities will be Helping others is honorable, a low diamond, hoping that his but if you give too much without time to do what pleases you. or eight. (If you play tournament yours. partner has the 10 and declarer AQUARIUS getting something in return, you Don’t let anyone guilt you into bridge, in a pair event, pass out misguesses. With this layout, (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) will feel used. Set a time limit and abandoning your plans. one no-trump because it does not a budget, and stick to them. SCORPIO though, West has no winning You should energetically seek pay to push for thin games. But CANCER (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) continuation. out creative endeavors that will in a team event, or Chicago, jump allow you to use your skills to get (June 21-July 22) Time spent alone or with the to three no-trump.) As you have no doubt spot- ahead or improve your lifestyle. Take an alternate route and see person you enjoy being with most Fran Lebowitz said, “Food is where it leads you. An invest- will lead to an interesting lifestyle Declarer starts with only five ted, West missed his moment. Romance is on the rise. an important part of a balanced PISCES ment or home improvement proj- change. top tricks: one spade (first trick), He should have thrown his club SAGITTARIUS diet.” (Feb. 20-March 20) ect will turn out surprisingly well. one heart, one diamond and two queen under South’s ace, to stop (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Don’t alter your appearance Participate in physical activities Reducing your high-card clubs. He will play on clubs for the endplay. 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