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LAKECITYREPORTER .COM Skunkie owners blast ‘stories’ Exotic zoo not a nuisance, they say: ‘There is no smell.’ Fair deadline By HANNAH O. BROWN June 22 at 5 p.m. is [email protected] the deadline for all hog entries to be entered in Owners of Skunkie Acres, an exotic zoo in the 2012 Columbia County White Springs, defended their business at the Fair. Children must be county commission meeting on Thursday night, between the ages of 8-18 calling statements made by county commission- and be enrolled in any er Ron Williams “blatant outright stories.” Columbia County pub- At a county commission meeting in April, lic or private school, or Williams called Skunkie Acres a nuisance due enrolled in home school. to an unpleasant smell coming from the prop- All entries must be turned erty. in to the Columbia County On Monday, representatives from county Fairgrounds office or by code enforcement, the Department of Health calling 752-8822. and Building and Zoning Board showed up at Skunkie Acres property unannounced for a Groundbreaking surprise inspection. After nine months of “There is no smell out there,” Barbara Haake planning and fundraising said. the Richardson Memorial She went on to say that she had a right to Committee have set June take those who slander her family to court. 22 at 10 a.m. for the “If somebody makes a false statement about ground breaking of the us, I will take them to court,” Barbara Haake long awaited Richardson said. memorial. Ceremonies will Bernard Haake said the comments made be held at the Richardson by Williams were “totally unfounded and not HANNAH O. BROWN/ Lake City Reporter Community Center in Lake true.” Bernard Haake addresses the county commission about statements made by Ron Williams concerning City and the memorial will “Why should anyone want to destroy an his exotic zoo Skunkie Acres. be dedicated to the princi- animal shelter? I don’t understand this,” he pals, teachers and students said. “We’re doing nothing but trying to rescue Skunkie acres. These statements were followed by two that made Richardson into unwanted and unloved animals. That’s all we do “Honestly, Columbia County couldn’t even neighbors who expressed discontent over the the educational facility of out there.” come close to doing the job that those people zoo. excellence for 50 years. Bernard Haake went said the property do,” he said. “Everyday I have to live with a horrific smell Skunkie Acres is located on, approximately 5 Neighbors Slyvia Patrick and Shannon and flies,” neighbor Linda Cason said. Class reunion acres in White Springs, is zoned for agricultural Sanders spoke in favor of Skunkie Acres. Cason said that animals will often end up on There will be a reunion use. Patrick said her children often spend nights her property, having escaped from the exotic for the Suwannee High Wilhelm Haake, a relative, spoke at the meet- there, helping with the animals. zoo. She said a peacock escaped and perched School classes of ’65, ing as well, saying there are political issues “This is an educational place for the kids,” ’66, ’67, ’68 and ’69 at the involved with Williams statements against Patrick said. “And they have fun.” SMELL continued on 3A Suwannee County Club at 6 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2012. Tickets are $25 per per- son for dinner, cake and a short program. Come out Stakeholders to have their say and socialize with your old classmates. RSVP by June issues. groundwater. 15 to Brenda Newbern Advistory unit The meeting is scheduled for The 12 committee members Sanders at 386-758-9832 or to offer views on 6 p.m. in the St. Johns District’s are representatives from public 288-0756. Send checks or Governing Board Room, 4049 water supply, businesses, power money order to 681 NW water supply. Reid St. in Palatka. Meetings are generation, mining, agriculture, Amanda St, Lake City, FL open to the public, who can par- environmental groups and local 32055. ticipate during the public com- government from the region. By LAURA HAMPSON ment period. David Clanton of the City of Lake Flower arranging class [email protected] The two water management City utilities represents public Bruce Cavey of The districts and DEP formalized water suppliers. Gardener’s Emporium The stakeholder adviso- the partnership in September to On the meeting agenda is iden- will present a hands-on, ry committee to the North coordinate water resource man- tifying water supply issues for instructional program on Florida Regional Water Supply agement in North Florida. The discussion and further examina- flower arranging Saturday, Partnership will hold its first advisory committee is one objec- tion and establishing a regular June 23 at 2 p.m. at the meeting Monday in Palatka. tive of the partnership, along with meeting schedule. Main Library. This free The committee is an advisory developing a regional water sup- The partnership was estab- program is sponsored body that will offer viewpoints ply plan, collecting and sharing lished by the Suwannee River by the Friends of the from stakeholder groups to the science-based data, developing a Water Management District, the Columbia County Public St. Johns River and Suwannee shared tool to predict and assess St. Johns River Water Management Library. File River water management districts water resource impacts, studying District and DEP as an initiative Barry Gwinn (left) and Wanda Gwinn, and the Florida Department of the regional groundwater decline, to protect natural resources and Farmers market of Taylors, S.C., coast along the Environmental Protection to help and setting minimum water flows On Saturday, June 23 the Ichetucknee River for the first time. address the region’s water supply and levels for surface water and WATER continued on 3A Summer Solstice kicks in at the Lake DeSoto Farmers Market. There will be live music with Ted Wright and lots of fresh, locally grown Housing market food will be plentiful as we prepare for our summer looking stronger celebrations. This week, look for featured vendor Michelle Bledsoe and her okra, squash, cucumbers, Agents say sales up, tomatoes, red potatoes, corn, peppers, eggplant, inventory down after onions, cantaloupe, and watermelons. Grandma’s solid month of May. Kitchen Garden will have heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, lettuce, By TONY BRITT and arugula. Plus, many [email protected] more vendors will be bringing their homegrown May was a strong month for the local housing mar- and homemade delicious ket with an increase in new listings, pending sales and healthy food, plants, baked closed sales compared to the same point last year, based goods and crafts. The mar- on figures from the Florida Realtors Association. ket is open every Saturday “We had a good month last month,” said Dan Gherna, from 8 a.m. to non in executive vice president and CEO of the Lake City Board Wilson Park located along of Realtors. “May was a good month. Sales are trending Lake DeSoto between up, inventory is trending down and the average price has the Columbia County stayed pretty much the same, but the median price has Courthouse and Shands dropped though.” Ham operator COURTESY Lakeshore Hospital in The report compares housing results from May 2012 downtown Lake City. to May 2011. In May 2011 there were 24 single-family Aaron Trippensee operates a VHS transceiver during a field day operation. Several local amateur radio operators will participate in a field day communications contest to improve HOUSING continued on 3A emergency preparedness this weekend. For more, see Page 3A
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2a LAKE CITY REPORTER daily briefing FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 22-23, 2012
Celebrity Birthdays Thursday: Thursday: n Singer Kris Kristofferson n Football player Kurt Afternoon: 6-7-8 Afternoon: 7-2-0-6 Wednesday: is 76. Warner is 41. Evening: 1-1-4 Evening: 7-6-3-5 2-16-17-28-31 n Singer Todd Rundgren n Baseball player Brant is 64. Brown is 41. n Actress Meryl Streep is n TV personality Carson PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 63. Daly is 39. n Actress Lindsay Wagner n Actor Donald Faison is is 63. 38. n Singer Cyndi Lauper is n Football player Champ Burton, crew bring Lincoln 59. Bailey is 34. Daily Scripture Vampire tale to screen “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shad- NEW YORK — liant researcher stopped “Abraham Lincoln: THE short by an unnamed neu- ow of the Almighty.” WHAT?” rological disease and the - Psalm 91:1 NIV When you heard one unraveling of her family. of this summer’s popcorn Tony Award winner Joe films has our 16th presi- Mantello will direct, as he dent hunting vampires, did at MCC. Quote of the Day you probably did a double Metcalf is currently in take. You’re not alone. “Long Day’s Journey into “If a man does his best, what else is Benjamin Walker, who Night” in London’s West there?” stars as Lincoln in the End. Her other Broadway horror thriller “Abraham roles include “Brighton - General George S. Patton (1885-1945) Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” Beach Memoirs” and says he realizes that it’s a ASSOCIATED PRESS “November” opposite pretty weird idea: “We get Anthony Mackie portraying Will Johnson, left, and Benjamin Nathan Lane. Lake City Reporter it. It’s a ridiculous prem- Walker portraying Abraham Lincoln, look for bloodsuckers in How to reacH us ise.” a scene from “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” The movie Main number . . . . .(386) 752-1293 BusINess Mogul Simmons Fax number ...... 752-9400 Seth Grahame-Smith, tells the story of Lincoln’s life with a fictional twist, where he Controller Sue Brannon . . .754-0419 Circulation ...... 755-5445 ([email protected]) who penned the screen- urges peace Online . . . www lakecityreporter. com. discovers a vampire plan to take over the United States. The cIrcuLatIoN play and the original novel, The Lake City Reporter, an affiliate of horror thriller opens in theaters on Friday. To hip hop and fashion Lake City Reporter is not arguing: “Of course Community Newspapers Inc., is pub- Home delivery of the should be completed by 6:30 a.m. it’s crazy.” the story of the president’s doing his day job as presi- mogul Russell Simmons, lished Tuesday through Friday and the Israeli-Palestinian con- Sunday at 180 E. Duval St., Lake City, Tuesday through Friday, and by 7:30 But it’s the kind of life with a revisionist twist: dent.” Fla. 32055. Periodical postage paid at a.m. on Sunday. flict is like “a rap beef” that Lake City, Fla. Member Audit Bureau of Please call 386-755-5445 to report any “crazy” that drew in Tim that Lincoln’s discovery Circulation and The Associated Press. Burton, who signed on to of a vampire plan to take can be resolved through problems with your delivery service. ‘Roseanne’ star dialogue and understand- All material herein is property of the Lake In Columbia County, customers should produce the film before over the United States City Reporter. Reproduction in whole or call before 10:30 a.m. to report a ser- ing. in part is forbidden without the permis- vice error for same day re-delivery. After Grahame-Smith even fueled his White House sion of the publisher. U.S. Postal Service heads to Broadway 10:30 a.m., next day re-delivery or ser- “A little trust, and it’s No. 310-880. wrote the book. ambitions and the U.S. vice related credits will be issued. NEW YORK — Laurie over,” he said. POSTMASTER: Send address changes “I just heard the idea Civil War. It was directed In all other counties where home delivery to Lake City Reporter, P.O. 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Friedman When he isn’t manag- triple features of films like into a vampire slayer isn’t Theatre and opening night ing his clothing line Phat ‘Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde’ that much of a stretch. He is set for Jan. 10. Farm or promoting art- CORRECTION Metcalf, an original ists, Simmons champions and ‘Blacula.”’ says Lincoln just had that The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news “Abraham Lincoln: member of Chicago’s an eclectic mix of causes, “haunted” look of someone items. If you have a concern, question or suggestion, please Vampire Hunter,” which who’s been up at night Steppenwolf Theater, will from veganism to gay opens wide on Friday, tells “hunting vampires while reprise her role as a bril- rights to yoga. call the executive editor. Corrections and clarifications will run in this space. And thanks for reading. AROUND FLORIDA Pensacola woman guilty of killing teenager PENSACOLA — step toward our goal of a courts, it’s Oct. 1, 2013. Pensacola area woman has fully electronic court sys- The requirement for elec- been convicted of brutally tem by transitioning from tronic exchanges between killing a teenager in 2010. permissive to mandatory lawyers will go into effect An Escambia County electronic filing,” Justice July 1 for all appellate cases jury found 41-year-old Tina Barbara Pariente wrote for as well as civil, probate, Brown guilty Thursday of the court in the document small claims and family law first-degree murder. She filing opinion. cases in trial courts. faces a possible death sen- The requirements apply Email service will be tence. only to lawyers. Individuals mandatory on Oct. 1, 2013 Authorities say Brown, representing themselves for lawyers practicing in her daughter and Heather are exempt. So are govern- criminal, traffic and juvenile Lee killed 19-year-old mental or public agencies in courts although they can Audreanna Zimmerman cases to which they are not voluntarily serve documents during an argument over parties. electronically starting July a man. Lawyers also can ask 1. The Pensacola News courts to be excused from Journal reports Lee exchanging documents pleaded guilty to a second- with other attorneys by Dispute over new degree murder charge last demonstrating they don’t university resolved year and testified against have email service or lack Brown as part of her plea access to the Internet at ORLANDO — A dis- agreement. their offices. pute over the transfer of The Florida Public land donated for Florida’s Defender Association and newest state university is Justices order other criminal lawyers ini- resolved. electronic filing tially asked that criminal The chairman of a Board cases be exempted from the of Governors committee TALLAHASSEE — lawyer-to-lawyer electronic overseeing the birth of the Florida’s court system is exchange requirement state’s 12th university said moving into the digital age. because some offices lacked on Thursday the donor The state Supreme the technology to comply. agreed to drop a reverter Court on Thursday They later proposed that clause from the transfer. ordered mandatory elec- the mandatory electronic Board resistance to the tronic filing of pleadings exchanges be delayed until reverter threatened to halt and other documents in digital court filings also construction of Florida Florida’s courts, with limit- become effective. Polytechnic’s campus in ed exceptions. The justices Pariente noted that pros- Lakeland. also ordered lawyers to ecutors, public defenders Committee chairman exchange pleadings with and other lawyers working Morteza Hosseini said each other electronically. for the state “are operating at a board meeting in In both cases, though, under decreasing budgets Orlando that the Williams they agreed to phase in the so that while e-filing and Acquisition Holding Co. requirements with the final email service will increase has agreed to make the deadline on Oct. 1, 2013, efficiency in the long run, transfer without the clause. due in part to budgetary resources to upgrade tech- The company originally issues. Electronic filings nology and train personnel donated the land to the currently are optional. are largely unavailable.” polytechnic branch of The high court unani- The electronic filing the University of South mously adopted amend- requirements will first go Florida. ments to court rules that into effect for the Supreme The Legislature this are billed as the most Court and district courts of year, though, created the far-reaching change in appeal on Oct. 1, 2012. The new university to replace the way Florida law is deadline for civil, probate, the South Florida branch. practiced in more than a small claims and family law The board also delayed century. courts is April 1, 2013. For appointing trustees for the They “represent a sig- criminal, traffic and juvenile new school. nificant and important 3A
LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 22-23, 2012 3A Police arrest pair Local ham radio operators compete on meth charges By TONY BRITT Suwannee counties. “It [email protected] (field day) really helps the county in an emer- From staff reports County Sheriff’s Office Whether it’s the oppor- gency because we do all reports, around 1 p.m. tunity to contact some- the Red Cross shelter Two Lake City residents Wednesday, deputies con- one around the globe for communications and also were arrested Wednesday ducted a traffic stop on a a friendly conversation or we connect to the state afternoon following a traf- vehicle for a tag violation. contact authorities and emergency operation fic stop when authorities Deputies reportedly discov- emergency officials during center and the surround- found ingredients used to ered items in the car con- a disaster, amateur radio ing counties’ emergency manufacture methamphet- sistent with the clandestine operators pride them- operation centers. We amine, reeports show. manufacture of metham- selves on their ability to maintain an independent Chaylen Nichole Ortega, phetamine. communicate. link-up for the commu- 22, 150 SW Fritz Glen, was “Deputies found lithium Saturday members nication infrastructure, charged with possession of batteries, pseudoephedrine of the Columbia County so when everything else listed chemicals with intent and a container of muri- Amateur Radio Society and fails, we can still oper- to manufacture a controlled atic acid in the car,” Sgt. Ed other amateur radio oper- ate state, national and substance and warrant: Seifert, Columbia County ators will put their com- COURTESY international connections Violation of probation in Sheriff’s Office public infor- munication skills to the A local ham radio operator uses a VHS transceiver during a within the county.” connection with the case. mation officer, said in a pre- test competing with other field day operation. There are more than She was booked into the pared statement. “It was amateur radio operators from 1 p.m. Saturday - 1 Emergency Service/ 600,000 amateur radio Columbia County Detention learned that the two sus- (also known as Ham radio p.m. Sunday in front of Skywarn Net, which works operators in the United Center without bond. pects had just purchased operators) from around Lowe’s, behind the Lake with the National Weather States, including more Keith David Wheeldon, the pseudoephedrine at a the world during the Field City Mall. Service for Columbia, than 200 ham operators 31, 3708 NW Huntsboro St., local pharmacy.” Day 2012 competition. “Field day is to prac- Hamilton, Union and in Columbia County. was charged with posses- The driver of the car, Several local amateur tice emergency commu- sion of listed chemicals with Ortega, had a warrant for radio operators will par- nications for disasters intent to manufacture a con- her arrest for violation of ticipate in a field day com- — manmade and natural,” ers, local governments, trolled substance. He was probation and she, along munications contest to said Richard Heston, a WATER concerned individuals booked into the Columbia with Wheeldon, the passen- improve their emergency member of the Columbia and other stakeholders by County Detention Facility ger, were arrested without preparedness commu- County Amateur Radio From Page 1A working together to protect on $5,000 bond. incident and taken to jail. nication skills. The local Society as well as Net ensure cost-effective and the shared resources of the According to Columbia ham radio operators will control for the Suwannee sustainable water supplies Floridan aquifer system. take part in their activities Valley Amateur Radio in North Florida. The initia- Information about the tive seeks to partnership and its work improve program coor- is available on the partner- to one another, nodding in things going on at the proper- dination and communica- ship website at northflori- SMELL: Sides debate it disapproval of the neighbors’ ty that exceed the regulations tion among water manag- dawater.com. statements. for agricultural zoning. Continued From Page 1A Williams addressed the “If it was zoned to do what LGT24K54 on her car, defecating on it “There are so many ani- statements made about they were doing, why would $ 95 and nearly ruining the paint. mals on such a small acre- Skunkie at the end of the com- they need a special exemp- LAWN TRACTOR “If I wanted peacocks, I age,” he said. mission meeting. tion?” he said. 2,399 would purchase peacocks,” The entire Haake family Williams said he calls it like “I know how stink it is she said. attended the meeting, wear- he sees it. “You all know out there and I stick by my 24hp Kawasaki Engine 54’’ Cut Stewart Fissell, a neighbor- ing matching orange T-shirts me for years,” he comments,” Williams said. 24 Months equal payments. No interest until paid in full. hood resident, said he is wor- with the Skunkie Acres label said. “I don’t play “It stinks.” ried about water contamina- printed on them in black. politics.” tion in the area. The Haake kids sat next He said there are additional
of 21.6 percent, and in May market. “We’re starting to see HOUSING: May better 2011, 23 pending sales were some multiple offers on a prop- reported, while in May 2012, erty and it’s been a while since Continued From Page 1A there were 42 pending sales we’ve seen that.” home sales and in May 2012 roughly 35.4 percent, reflect- reported, an increase of 82.6 The median sales price for there was 37 single-family ing 590 single-family homes percent. May 2011 was $129,411, while homes closed sales. on the market in May 2011, Gherna also addressed in May 2012, the reported medi- According to the report, compared to 381 single-family possible reasons for the new an sales price was $103,950, a closed sales of single-family homes for sale on the market trends. reduction of 19.7 percent. homes in May 2012 were up in May 2012. “I think the decrease in The average sales price for 54.2 percent compared to In addition, in May 2011 inventory is sparking some May 2011 was $132, 675, and May in the previous year. there were 51 new listings, people to get off the fence,” in May 2012 the average sales The inventory of homes while in May 2012 there were he said, giving a possible price was listed as $125,294, for sale also decreased by 62 new listings, an increase reason activities in the lively a 5.6 percent decrease. 4AOPINION OPINION
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ONE A N O T H E R OPINION VIEW What did We’ll judge he know them in about it? November ow the Obama resident Obama’s administration’s attempt to invoke attorney gen- executive privilege eral has been to forestall con- held in contempt tempt-of-Congress Nof Congress for withholding proceedingsP against Attorney documents in the Operation General Eric H. Holder Jr. Fast and Furious scandal. With failed. Instead, the claim ele- voting along partisan lines – all vates the dispute between the 23 Republicans in favor and administration and Capitol all 17 Democrats against – the Hill to a new and troubling action was taken Wednesday level. The operative question by the House Oversight now is, what did the presi- and Government Reform dent know and when did he Committee, chaired by Rep. know it? Darrell Issa, R-Calif. The House Oversight Earlier Wednesday, and Government Reform President Barack Obama Committee voted Wednesday invoked executive privilege to to recommend a contempt withhold the documents. charge against Mr. Holder. Fast and Furious was an Since October, the Justice effort by Justice Department’s Department has refused to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco respond to a subpoena seek- How multiculturalism and Firearms to track guns ing 1,300 pages of documents sold in the U.S. that flowed into related to the botched Fast Mexico and the hands of drug and Furious Mexican gunrun- undermines freedom cartels. But ATF lost track of ning operation. Negotiations hundreds of them. Some guns between the Justice ack in the day, when nurtured and defended it. were involved in the deaths Department and committee I was a newspaper In Canada, the U.S. and other of at least dozens of people, Chairman Darrell E. Issa, columnist in Denver, countries that accept a continuing including U.S. Border Patrol California Republican, broke representatives of stream of immigrants from non- Agent Brian Terry. down, and the contempt rec- the local chapter of Western societies, Mansur says In a letter sent Tuesday ommendation followed. Bthe Anti-Defamation League paid multiculturalism also empowers to the president, Attorney Mr. Obama has an affin- a visit. Over coffee, they told new citizens “to demand that General Eric Holder said that ity for exerting unilateral the opinion editor and me that their host country adapt” to their handing over the documents power, so the attempt to they had a program, “A World Cliff May cultural requirements while from the White House to extend executive privilege of Difference,” that “celebrates relieving them of any responsibil- Congress supposedly “would ought not to come as a sur- America’s diversity.” They asked ity to weave themselves and their raise substantial separa- prise. Former President Bill for our editorial support. The sions).” He makes a compelling children into the cultural fabric of tion-of-powers concerns and Clinton made no such effort editor and I had the same reac- case that adopting this ideol- their adopted homeland. potentially create an imbalance when his attorney general, tion: Would it not be better to ogy has damaged Canada and Mansur makes clear that in the relationship.” He also Janet Reno, faced a contempt celebrate all the things we have much more: Multiculturalism, Islamists are motivated by an acknowledged that the Justice charge from the same com- in common, all the things that, as he writes, has been “destructive intense desire for power and Department “has instituted mittee in 1998. That dispute Americans, unite us? Our friends of the West’s liberal democratic domination, and a deep antipathy various reforms to ensure that was resolved eventually left the meeting mightily miffed. heritage, tradition, and values for the West’s “civic culture, its it does not repeat these law without any broad claims of At the time, I viewed such based on individual rights and freedom and democracy.” He enforcement and oversight authority even though Mr. initiatives -- the ADL was hardly freedoms.” adds that Islamists “find that mul- mistakes.” Clinton did exercise the privi- alone -- as well-intentioned if Multiculturalism insists ticulturalism increasingly in the The contempt finding now lege on 14 other occasions. somewhat ham-handed efforts to that all cultures are equal and post-9/11 world works in tandem is before the full House of The danger in the admin- combat prejudice. I later realized equally deserving of respect with their interests to weaken Representatives. If contempt is istration’s strategy is that this was part of a larger campaign and celebration. It ignores the the West politically and culturally voted there, then the contempt congressional investigators to promote multiculturalism - plain fact that freedom emerged from the inside.” citation – an order to hand may already have obtained - which also seemed like a fairly and flowered in the West due, The truth is there are differ- over the documents – would be documents by other means. harmless attempt to encourage Mansur writes, to the “unique ences that matter. Some cultures assigned to Mr. Holder’s own Earlier this month, Mr. Issa appreciation of varying styles transmutation of Western culture value freedom of religion; oth- Justice Department. What a revealed that an anonymous of art, dress and cuisine. Only and civilization brought about by ers see no virtue in giving false mess. whistleblower had provided years later did I come to realize: the Enlightenment and the new religions free rein. Some cultures Usually, the president – the wiretap applications related Multiculturalism is an ideology scientific method pioneered by believe women should have the executive branch – invokes to Fast and Furious that had with far-reaching, and damaging, Galileo....” These influences “sub- same rights as men and minori- “executive privilege” concern- been under a federal court consequences. jected religion to the scrutiny of ties the same rights as the majori- ing such matters as military seal. This was forcefully driven reason.” ty; others consider that a blasphe- plans. It is unusual for the It remains to be seen home to me by a book probably In the lands of Islam, it is mous notion. Some cultures are president to do so when whether this investigation not featured at your local book- generally the other way around: willing to compromise for peace; Congress is trying to inves- will produce a smoking gun. store: “Delectable Lie: A Liberal Reason is subject to the scrutiny others prize victory and are will- tigate a botched operation. A Repudiation of Multiculturalism” of faith. Multiculturalism makes ing to fight and die for it. committee even investigated by Salim Mansur, a University of believe that there is no seri- But the big trap of multicultur- Pearl Harbor, which brought ■ The Washington Times Ontario political science profes- ous conflict between these two alism is simply this: If all cultures America into World War II. sor. Mansur recounts that back schools of thought. Worse, by are equal, why defend your own? “Attorney General Holder Lake City Reporter in the 1970s, Canada became the emphasizing collective identities The culture that replaces it will be has been given a mile of rope first Western nation to embrace and group rights, and by push- just as good, won’t it? by Mr. Issa, who has been Serving Columbia County multiculturalism on an official ing for equality of results rather patient” through months of Since 1874 level, “sponsored by the state, than equality of opportunity, ■ Clifford D. May is president of negotiations, Maureen Martin The Lake City Reporter is pub‑ supported by taxpayers, and mon- multiculturalism undermines the Foundation for the Defense told us; she’s senior fellow for lished with pride for residents of itored and enforced by thought individual freedom and devalues of Democracies, a policy institute legal affairs at the Heartland Columbia and surrounding counties by the Western cultures that have focusing on terrorism. Community Newspapers Inc. police (human rights commis- Institute. “Now to get this We believe strong newspapers build claim of executive privilege is strong communities —‑“Newspapers pretty awful. The Department get things done!” of Justice is just cobbling Our primary goal is to together excuses. It’s a blame publish distinguished and profitable Forget sharia: Hammurabian community‑oriented newspapers. game at this point.” This mission will be accomplished She said that, in addition to through the teamwork of professionals holding the Obama administra- dedicated to truth, integrity and hard law is real menace tion in contempt, Mr. Issa’s work. n 2010, the state of up her children, a portion of all committee could go to federal Todd Wilson, publisher Oklahoma outlawed “shar- that is given to the children, equal court. On Fast and Furious, Robert Bridges, editor ia,” the legislators knowing as that of one son, shall be given Ms. Martin said that letting the Sue Brannon, controller nothing about it except that to her. She may then marry the guns “walk” into Mexico “was totally against Department of Dink NeSmith, president it had something to do with man of her heart.” IMuslim law, its supporters know- Hammurabi’s Law is big on Justice policy. It’s just not clear Tom Wood, chairman ing of no instances where it had livestock, especially oxen. Maybe to me why anybody thought been invoked in the state, and, sharia is, too, but the Islamic legal this was a good idea.” LETTERS indeed, the state had only 15,000 writings are too long and compli- Shortly after he was inau- Dale McFeatters gurated in 2009, President POLICY Muslims. [email protected] cated and often contradictory to Typically, they overlooked a bother reading. Obama wrote in a memoran- Letters to the Editor should be greater threat -- Hammurabi’s Hammurabi had, compared to The ancient Babylonians wore dum to the heads of executive typed or neatly written and double Code of Law, a code that has qui- Europe and the Mideast of the funny robes and pointed hats and departments and agencies, spaced. Letters should not exceed etly made deep inroads into this Middle Ages, rather enlightened may have already infiltrated your “My administration is commit- 400 words and will be edited for country. ideas about divorce, laws that town. If you see one, ask, “Are ted to creating an unprecedent- length and libel. Letters must be Even more than sharia, could play havoc with the lucra- you ancient Babylonian?” The ed level of openness in govern- signed and include the writer’s name, Hammurabi’s Law is a threat to tive business of ending marriages answer might well be, “No, I’m a ment. We will work together address and telephone number for the war on terror. Hammurabi and devising property settle- Shriner in town for the Fourth of to ensure the public trust and verification. Writers can have two calls for the presumption of inno- ments: July parade.” establish a system of transpar- letters per month published. Letters cence, the right to call witnesses “If a man wish to separate from Be wary. We all know the sig- ency, public participation, and and guest columns are the opinion of and to confront an accuser -- stuff a woman who has borne him nificance of the Fourth of July in collaboration.” So much for the writers and not necessarily that of the Patriot Act and subsequent children, or from his wife who the ancient Sumerian, Babylonian promises. the Lake City Reporter. U.S. anti-terror laws consider just has borne him children: then he and Assyrian calendars. Actually, Whatever happens, vot- BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, plain crazy. shall give that wife her dowry, we don’t, but as with sharia you ers will have the final say Lake City, FL 32056; or drop off at Apparently, Babylonian crimi- and a part of the usufruct (right can’t be too careful. in November on Fast and 180 E. Duval St. downtown. nals were not great swimmers of using and enjoying the fruits Furious, and on the Obama BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. since many of the punishments or profits) of field, garden, and ■ Dale McFeatters is editorial administration. BY E-MAIL: called for them to be thrown in property, so that she can rear her writer for Scripps Howard News [email protected] the river. children. When she has brought Service. ■ Orange County Register 5A
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June 22 between the Columbia Aglow meeting County Courthouse and Sandy Carter will be Fair deadline Shands Lakeshore Hospital the guest speaker at this June 22 at 5 p.m. is the in downtown Lake City. month’s Aglow meeting. She deadline for all hog entries has a tremendous testimony to be entered in the 2012 of having been healed from Columbia County Fair. June 25 a life threatening form of Children must be between Shooting camp rheumatoid arthritis. Now the ages of 8-18 and be UF/IFAS Columbia she and her husband are enrolled in any Columbia County Extension and the part of a trio, The Singing County public or private 4H Target Terminators Carters, and her voice is school, or enrolled in home Shooting Sports Club are stronger than ever. She has school. All entries must be offering a 4H Shooting written a book and lives with turned in to the Columbia Sports Day Camp for youth her family in Ft. White. The County Fairgrounds office ages 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. to meeting will be at 7 p.m. on or by calling 752-8822. noon on June 25-26 at the Monday, June 25 at Olivet Extension Office and from Missionary Baptist Church, Groundbreaking 9-11:30 a.m. at the shooting 901 Davis St. in Lake City. After nine months of range. Youth will learn rifle Everyone is welcome. For planning and fundraising safety, firearm equipment more information, call Polly the Richardson Memorial and target shooting skills at 386 935 4018 or Linda at Committee have set June and do not have to be reg- 386 752 1971. 22 at 10 a.m. for the ground istered in 4H to participate. breaking of the long await- Fatherly hug JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter This is not a hunter educa- ed Richardson memorial. tion class. No personal fire- June 26 Ceremonies will be held at Richard VanBennekom hugs his son, Clint, of the Lake City Police Department, after he was arms or ammunition will be Author program the Richardson Community promoted to lieutenant on Tuesday. ‘I’m very proud of him,’ Richard VanBennekom said. ‘It’s allowed. All equipment will Martha Ann Ronsonet, Center in Lake City and the something he’s always wanted to be. I’m proud to see him put a badge on.’ be provided. The fee is $15 author of “Gardening in the memorial will be dedicated for registered 4H youth, Deep South and Other Hot to the principals, teachers classmates. RSVP by June Library. This free program okra, squash, cucumbers, $20 for non-4H youth. A Pursuits” will be at the Main and students that made 15 to Brenda Newbern is sponsored by the Friends tomatoes, red potatoes, maximum of 14 people will Library Tuesday, June 26 Richardson into the educa- Sanders at 386-758-9832 or of the Columbia County corn, peppers, eggplant, be allowed to participate. at 7 p.m. Ronsonet is active tional facility of excellence 288-0756. Send checks or Public Library. onions, cantaloupe, and Registration deadline is in the Lake City Garden for 50 years. money order to 681 NW watermelons. Grandma’s June 20. To register or for Club and passionate about Amanda St, Lake City, FL Farmers market Kitchen Garden will have more information, call the protecting our wildlife, Class reunion 32055. On Saturday, June 23 the heirloom tomatoes, cucum- Extension Office at (386) water quality, springs and There will be a reunion Summer Solstice kicks in at bers, herbs, lettuce, and 752-5384. rivers. Her book provides for the Suwannee High the Lake DeSoto Farmers arugula. Plus, many more information for beginners School classes of ’65, June 23 Market. There will be live vendors will be bringing SVTA Board Meeting or seasoned gardeners who ’66, ’67, ’68 and ’69 at the Flower arranging class music with Ted Wright and their homegrown and home- The Board of Directors want to learn more about Suwannee County Club at 6 Bruce Cavey of The lots of fresh, locally grown made delicious healthy for Suwannee Valley Transit gardening in our unique p.m. Friday, June 22, 2012. Gardener’s Emporium will food will be plentiful as we food, plants, baked goods Authority is meeting June climate. This free program Tickets are $25 per per- present a hands-on, instruc- prepare for our summer and crafts. The market is 25 at 6:00 p.m. at SVTA HQ is sponsored by the Friends son for dinner, cake and a tional program on flower celebrations. This week, open every Saturday from 8 Building, 1907 Voyles St., of the Columbia County short program. Come out arranging Saturday, June look for featured vendor a.m. to non in Wilson Park SW, Live Oak, FL 32060. Public Library. and socialize with your old 23 at 2 p.m. at the Main Michelle Bledsoe and her located along Lake DeSoto This is open to the public. OBITUARIES
John Fiesler of Lake City, Florida; grandchil- ment will follow in Forest Lawn ments. Please leave words of dren, Courtney Johnson, Donald Memorial Gardens. Visitation encouragement or the family at John Fiesler of Fort White, 72 Dore, and Nicole Marshall; 10 with the family will be Friday www.gatewayforestlawn.com years old went to be with the Lord great grandchildren also survive. evening from 5:00 p.m. until on Tuesday, June 19th, 2012. Funeral services will be con- 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. John was a loving husband, fa- ducted at 11:00 a.m., on Satur- GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN ther, brother, day, June 23, 2012 in the chapel FUNERAL HOME, 3596 Obituaries are paid advertise- uncle, cousin of Gateway-Forest Lawn Fu- South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake ments. For details, call the Lake neral Home with Pastor Richard City, Florida 32025, (386) 752- City Reporter’s classified depart- and the truest ment at 752-1293. friend anyone Rodriguez officiating. Inter- 1954 is in charge of arrange- could ever have. His love, kindness, generosity and love of God provided him a life with no regrets. He enjoyed After 9 months of planning and fundraising, and appreciated every day God the Richardson Memorial Committee have gave him here on earth. We have all been truly blessed to have set June 22 at 10a.m. for the ground had him as a part of our lives. breaking of the long awaited Richardson John served in the United States Coast Guard and retired in 1977 Memorial. Ceremonies will be held at the as a Chief Petty Officer. He was Richardson Community Center in Lake a member of Celebration Com- munity Church in Fort White, City and the memorial will be dedicated to Christian Motorcycle Associa- the principals, teachers and students that tion, Patriot Guard, Am Vets, American Legion and Legion made Richardson into the educational Riders Post 16 Gainesville, Fl. facility of excellence for 50 years. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, June 23rd at 11:00 am. The service will be at Celebra- tion Community Church, 174 SW Morning Star Glen, Fort White, Fl. 32038. The church is located on SR 47 about 5 miles north of Fort White. We will have a celebration of John’s life at our home following the memo- rial service. He will always be in our hearts and loved forever. Arrangements have been made by GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025, (386) 752- 1954 is in charge of arrange- ments. Please leave words of encouragement or the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com Donate A Boat Mary Ruth Gossett Hosted by: or Car Today! Mary Ruth Gossett, 79, passed Lake City Reporter away, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Lake City Medical Center. Board of County Commissioners She was born in Spartanburg, City of Lake City South Carolina to the late Henry TD Bank “2-Night Free Vacation!” & Mary (Garrett) Johnson but First Baptist Church had lived here in Lake City since 1987 having moved here from Ft. 1- 800 - CAR -ANGEL Lauderdale, Florida. She was a www.boatangel.com loving mother, grandmother and sponsored by boat angel outreach centers STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN great grandmother who enjoyed s !NDERSON #OLUMBIA arts & crafts, gardening and s "AYA 0HARMACY spending time with her family. s #ENTURY !MBULANCE She is preceded in death by her s #OLUMBIA "ANK One Click. Job Resources. parents, granddaughter, Ashley s #OLUMBIA #OUNTY 4OURIST $EVELOPMENT #OUNCIL Real Results. Gerschoffer, and her husband s #OMFORT )NN of 50 years, Robert A. Gossett. s #-3 s &IRST