SATURDAY/SUNDAY, febRUARY 27-28, 2021 | YOUR COMMUNITY NeWSPAPeR SINCe 1874 | $2 WEEKEND EDITION Lake City Reporter LAKeCITYRePORTeR.COM INSIDE TODAY + >> PREP SUNDAY PLUS 2021 Fort White Baker County man injured silences Columbia with in crash with Columbia & Suwannee one-hitter County 6C semi Consumer Sean of the South SEE 3A SEE 1B Directory SIEGMEISTER INDICTED Former State Attorney mitted while in office. vide “favorable disposition of according to the U.S. Attorney’s government will seize property arrested in Arizona on Jeff Siegmeister was accused charges” in return for the pur- office. obtained from those proceeds, bribery, extortion charges. of participating chase of a bull and campaign con- Siegmeister, 52, of Live Oak, which includes Siegmeister’s for- in a bribery and tributions, according to charging was also accused of reducing mer house and land in Suwannee By JAMIE WACHTER extortion scheme documents filed Wednesday in charges in return for a discount on County. [email protected] with Marion the U.S. District Court for the a tractor purchase in another case The indictment alleges that Michael O’Steen, Middle District of Florida. The as well as swindling Coca-Cola in June 2017 a client of O’Steen The former Third Judicial Circuit a 41-year-old documents were sealed until shares away from an elderly man, was charged with attempted first State Attorney has been indicted on Dixie County Siegmeister was arrested. The who he served as legal guardian degree murder, arson, possession a host of charges including bribery Siegmeister attorney, in which Associated Press reported that he for as well as filing a false tax and extortion for misdeeds com- Siegmeister allegedly would pro- was arrested Friday in Arizona, return. If convicted, the federal INDICTED continued on 6A Covid, budget crunch confront Fit to be crowned state legislators State expected to face severe budget shortfall.

By JAMIE WACHTER [email protected] Bradley Brannan State legislators have That time will be hov- already been hard at work in ered over by the covid-19 Tallahassee. pandemic and its effects on That work will gain speed everything: from the state’s for the 60-day sprint of the budget, which is expect- regular session, which ed to decrease following a begins Tuesday. budget shortfall that is pro- “It will go by in the blink of jected to be anywhere from an eye, too,” said Rep. Chuck $2.5 billion to $4 billion; to Brannan, a Macclenny the needs of communities, Republican, whose district businesses and individuals includes Columbia and Suwannee counties. BUDGET continued on 2A Teens arrested after leading cops on chase Staff report who was able to jump out of the vehicle, dropping a weap- Two Lake City teens, one on, following the chase. a 14-year-old juvenile, were Madison Lynne Lipscomb, arrested 18, was charged with fleeing COURTESY Wednesday and attempting to elude law Lake City’s Lindsey Langston was crowned USA National Miss florida last weekend. Langston, who night after they enforcement, burglary of a was Miss florida Teen in 2018, will now compete for Miss USA in July. led police on dwelling, trespassing, posses- a brief chase sion of a controlled substance when authori- and possession of drug para- Lake City’s Langston named Miss Florida ties attempted phernalia in connection with Lipscomb to apprehend the case. By JAMIE WACHTER in three years, Lindsey Langston of USA National Miss Florida. them for their The 14-year-old male who [email protected] was sure of herself. “For the past year, I’ve prayed a alleged involvement in bur- was taken into custody, was That calmness helped the Lake consistent prayer…I’ve kept ask- glarizing a local residence. charged with burglary of a After a year of uncertainty and City native and 2018 Fort White ing God, ‘only open doors if they Authorities are attempting standing in front of the judges at High graduate walk away last to apprehend another suspect CHASE continued on 5A a beauty pageant for the first time weekend with the crown and title LANGSTON continued on 6A

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BUDGET to struggling restaurants,” lawsuits from everyone that to different degrees of she said, adding the indus- that walked through their felonies if the expense of Continued From 1A try believes takeout meals doors.” responding to the call tops QUICK HITS is a trend that will contin- Two other key bills that $1,000, someone is injured Scripture of the Day across the state to the leg- ue even after the pandemic Bradley is sponsoring are or killed. islature itself. Due to covid subsides. a data privacy bill that will “It puts more teeth into “In this was manifested the love of God toward protocols, the state Capitol The legislature also protect individuals’ infor- the false reporting of crime us, because that God sent his only begotten Son is not as bustling as in years appears on the door step of mation from being sold for statute,” Brannan said. “It’s into the world, that we might live through him.” past, reduced to mostly leg- throwing a lifeline to busi- marketing online and a bill dangerous for everybody — 1 John 4:9 (KJV) islators and staff members. nesses across the state, as that would require farm that’s responding to some- Testimony for committee well as the healthcare indus- equipment suppliers to pro- thing that’s not true.” meetings was mostly con- try, with a covid liability pro- vide the diagnostic software The other crime bill that ducted virtually. tection bill that has already to farmers and independent Brannan has sponsored Thought for Today “I wish people could come cleared committees and is repair shops to allow for involves lewd and lascivious A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition. but we’re doing the best we ready for full session vote. maintenance and fixes with- acts committed against 16- — William Arthur Ward, 1921-1994, American writer can to make sure that we’re Brannan noted in years out being required to return and 17-year-olds. Currently, still accessible and give folks past, a full session hasn’t to the dealer. if someone older than 24 the opportunity to discuss been held on the House “We do that for automo- commits the crime against really important issues,” floor for the first couple of biles and with commercial a victim of those ages, the aded Sen. Jennifer Bradley, weeks. This year, a floor ses- trucks, it can be done safely only charge permitted is Winning Lottery Numbers a Republican from Fleming sion is scheduled for both without compromising intel- simple battery. Pick 3: (Thursday p.m.) 1-2-1 Island whose district also Thursday and Friday. lectual identity,” she said. “I It’s something Brannan Pick 4: (Thursday p.m.) 4-0-3-0 includes both Columbia and The covid liability pro- think it would save farmers experienced first-hand Fantasy 5: (Thursday) 6-14-16-27-31 Suwannee. “But we’re doing tection, which will go into a lot fo time and money.” during his law enforcement the best we can in difficult effect as soon as it is signed Brannan, a former law career. See an error? circumstances.” into law, as well an anti-riot- enforcement officer, has two Brannan has also filed a The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news For Bradley, that means ing bill pushed by DeSantis bills that will increase the number of appropriations items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, sponsoring a bill that will are likely to be up for quick penalties for various crimes. requests, including $2.8 please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will allow restaurants to contin- votes. The first involves the million for improvements to run in this space. Thanks for reading. ue doing the best they can “That liability is going false reporting of crimes, Fort White’s water system in a covid world. While an to be a cloud, if we didn’t especially a growing trend and $2 million toward a new Submissions executive order from Gov. offer them that protection, called “swatting” in which emergency operations cen- The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption Ron DeSantis has provid- there would be the poten- individuals knowingly call ter for Suwannee County. information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would ed restaurants the ability to tial especially in our health- in a fake crime to someone “It’s going to be a tough like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture and information to [email protected]. provide to-go containers of care space, just crushing with the hopes of a SWAT year,” Brannan said of try- alcohol along with takeout lawsuits from so many peo- team showing up. ing to find funding in the meals, Bradley is pushing a ple,” Bradley said. “We can’t Currently, making a budget. “It’s going to be Lake City Reporter bill that would make that a afford to have our nursing false report carries just a hard to get those projects. 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OUR OPINION Forward thinking — and moving — on regional utility olumbia County officials are making aggressive moves toward gaining a foothold in the utility busi- Cness and this is exciting to see. This is a long road and the county is still a long way away from any financial commitments, so there’s plenty of time to evaluate the details. The fact county officials are to this point is certainly eye-opening. The group of elected county commission- ers and the grant-gaining-guru turned County Manager David Kraus are moving forward with a focus to either form their own regional utility with the City of Fort White as a partner or join several other municipalities in a regional utility that operates in Florida. Either way, the county is moving and this, in itself, is progress from what we’ve seen in decades past. Development requires infrastructure. Infrastructure in place. Right now. Shovel-ready sites. Today. In the job-creating, economic development game, if you don’t have this in place with all the utilities on board, you’re left in a prospect’s rearview mirror, standing in your unfinished mess of hopeful wishes. Columbia County has been at the intersection of hope- ful wishes for decades. We’ve had a few wins and landed a few prospects, but there have been years of nothing in between. Now, there’s substance to the talk and a direc- tion. Whether the City of Lake City gets on board with the regional utility concept remains to be seen. It may. It still You should care about government transparency can, but it does not seem like it will be the driving force or leading the way. It would be easier if city leaders got on board with the regional utility concept, but they could join the group at any time. The importance of public notices This is nothing that was sprung on city leaders in a ne of the great things about thought to be problematic. When hurry. County Commissioner Toby Witt started seri- living in the U.S. is that our ous conversations about a regional utility last year a notice is in the newspaper, the city and county governments when he was chairman of the commission and County O publisher is required by law to Commissioner Rocky Ford has continued those as he are required to keep their citizens verify that the notice is printed took over as chair this year. informed about their actions. One according to the statutes. This Fort White seems most likely since city residents of the ways they do this is through provides the community with there need clean drinking water and this could assist public notices — the informational the information it needs. With a them with a quick remedy. notices that have been deemed to be newspaper, it is easy to document However it pans out, the county knows what it must do of importance to local constituents. when the notice was published in to become a serious day-in, day-out contender in the eco- They are required by law to be dis- print and online, and exactly what seminated by an independent third Dean Ridings nomic development game. It has the potential to secure [email protected] it said. even larger grants than it has been obtaining and it has party to a broad audience within the While there are many websites a focus on a brighter job-creation future for the residents community. that have large audiences, most and future residents of this county. An example of a public notice is are specifically targeted at a spe- option? Broadcast TV, cable and Hopefully, all three government entities will get on a request to rezone a piece of prop- cific interest, and not for a local radio often have a representative board and move forward, equally, together. Either way, a erty from residential to commercial. (geographic) community. Public functional municipal utility must be in place and available The ramifications of such govern- notices, by their very nature, are in most areas of Columbia County to serve key develop- ment action are obvious, and it’s in While saving money local and only have value to the ment sites and the growing unincorporated areas with the public’s interest to be able to seems to make sense audience who live in the impact- population density. monitor and provide input into such ed area. The laws in most states activities. Public notices are current- at first blush, when you weigh the impact on require that the public notices ly required to be published in the printed in newspapers must also TODAY IN HISTORY newspaper. the community — los- be posted to the newspaper’s There have been recent attempts ing transparency and website, so the right audience is On this date: in several states to change the law the ability to keep cit- reached in print and online. Plus, so that public notices are no longer izens informed — the the most interested observers of In 1922, the Supreme Court, in Leser v. Garnett, unan- required to be published in newspa- a community and its government imously upheld the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, pers. The motivation for eliminating costs are minimal and worth the investment. typically read the local newspa- which guaranteed the right of women to vote. the newspaper publication require- per; there are typically few or no In 1933, Germany’s parliament building, the ment is typically from one of two other entities that provide news Reichstag, was gutted by fire; Chancellor Adolf Hitler, sources: audience. However, it just isn’t about the city and county. It is blaming the Communists, used the fire to justify sus- n Sometimes it comes from a cost effective to produce ads and rare to find a local website with an pending civil liberties. legislator who doesn’t agree with buy airtime for public notices, and audience more interested in the In 1939, the Supreme Court, in National Labor the editorial position of the newspa- those ads don’t explain the com- actions of their government than Relations Board v. Fansteel Metallurgical Corp., effective- per and may seek to remove public plex issues as well. Plus, it isn’t that of the local newspaper. ly outlawed sit-down strikes. notices as a way to get back at them. feasible to go back and watch a Newspapers charge a reasonable n And sometimes, it is a sincere public notice ad that ran in an ear- n Associated Press fee for publishing public notices — approach to save the city or county lier time period. usually significantly less than the money. What about a city or county just commercial rates charged to other Lake City Reporter While saving money seems to posting the notices to their own advertisers. This covers the news- make sense at first blush, when you website? This is the most signif- paper’s expense and may even Lake City Reporter icant challenge that newspapers weigh the impact on the community provide a small profit. Considering Serving Columbia County Since 1874 often face in the public notice — losing transparency and the abil- the important role that newspa- ity to keep citizens informed — the debate, but this carries two signifi- pers play in their community, this TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride costs are minimal and worth the cant problems: is a worthwhile investment in an for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ investment. n Government websites don’t The Lake City Reporter is published with pride institution that provides news and ties by Community Newspapers Inc. Public notices have been around provide the same proactive notice as for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ information that is rarely available We believe strong newspapers build strong since the first Congress, and news- newspapers. Most newspapers have ties by Community Newspapers Inc. elsewhere. communities —‑“Newspapers get things done!” papers have been the designated at least 10 times the audience that Let your state legislators know We believe strong newspapers build strong recipient of public notices since city and county websites have, mak- Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and that you value being able to access communities —‑“Newspapers get things done!” the beginning, when radio, TV ing newspapers and their websites profitable community‑ oriented newspapers. notices in your newspaper and that OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand and the internet didn’t exist. We far more effective. profitable community‑ oriented newspapers. now have dozens, if not hundreds n Newspapers provide indepen- they are worth the investment. teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, There is a cost to keeping citizens integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the of media choices; there are more dent verification that the notice teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, forms of communication than ever was provided. It is not too far of informed, but the costs of not doing before. With such a multitude a reach to imagine a city official so are much higher! integrity and hard work. Publisher Todd Wilson, of choices it begs the question of “burying a notice” on the city’s n Dean Ridings is the CEO of America’s Robert Bridges, Editor what’s the most effective medium, website or limiting the length of Newspapers and former president and JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor and are newspapers still a viable time it is seen if the notice was CEO of the Florida Press Association. SueJamie Brannon, Wachter, Controller Editor DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman Where’s the love? LETTERS POLICY To the Editor: Many people are also refusing pass by or interact with may have. the covid vaccine, which is their Is it really that hard to be consider- I will start by asking, why are individual right. But what is not ate of your fellow Man? Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written people so divisive, uncaring and an individual right is putting other I keep hearing the talking heads and double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and hateful these days? people at risk for getting the virus. on television say, “We are all in this libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s When America was expanding This happens because many people together.” I take the all in this to be name, address and telephone number for verification. west, people were always helping refuse to wear a mask and feel no life. Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers their neighbors, even to the extent responsibility for spreading the So I challenge everyone to live of helping to build their neighbors’ virus. Many stores, doctors’ offices each day with love and compas- and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. home. Flash forward to today and and the post office require that sion for all people and be kind and people watch what time you leave masks be worn and social distanc- thoughtful. Really, it’s not that hard BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL and then break into your home and ing be observed. and you will find your life will be 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. steal what doesn’t belong to them. I don’t know what the percent- happier. BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. Add to that are the selfish driv- ages are, but I have noticed many God bless. ers that will cut you off and either that don’t comply, which is very BY EMAIL: [email protected] ignore the fact that you exist or disturbing as you have no idea what Stephen Lauber give you an obscene gesture. underlying conditions people you Lake City SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28, 2021 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A

n To submit your calendar item, stop by the Reporter office or email Jamie Wachter at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] Today provided, $30. Gateway Art ers, including Lauri Adams Senior Services gym is N. Marion, Lake City, 386- beyond their reach. Tickets Gallery, 168 N. Marion, Lake of Multi-Specialty Research now open on Tuesdays and 752-5229. are $75 for Chamber mem- Chamber Music Concert City, 386-752-5229. & Associates; Joy Lutz of Thursdays by appointment bers and $100 for non-mem- A quintet of profession- Aligned CPA; and Laurie only. Space is limited, so Youth Watercolor Lesson bers. For more informa- al musicians from the San Monday Geibeig of The Skin Fix; call to set up an appoint- A free art lesson for mem- tion, call the Chamber at Marco Chamber Music sharing their experiences, ment. Hours of operation bers of our Youth Art League 386-752-3690. Society, playing flute, oboe, Portrait Drawing tips and lessons on being will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. of North Florida on Saturday, violin, viola, and cello, will A free class with a model a business owner. Space For more information call March 13, from 10 a.m. to Little Black Dress Mixer present a concert of cham- supplied at the Gateway Art is limited. Tickets are $40 386-755-0235. noon; join now for ages 10 The final Celebration of ber music by Mozart, Gallery is scheduled for for Chamber members and – 18. Students will create Women event sponsored Britten, Schubert, and Bach Monday, March 1, from 6-7:30 $50 for non-members. For Pine Grove Food Giveaway two watercolor paintings. by the Lake City-Columbia on Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own paper/ more information, call the Pine Grove Baptist Church Gateway Art Gallery, 168 N. County Chamber of p.m., at the Norman Choice paints/pastels. Gateway Art Chamber at 386-752-3690. is offering a food giveaway Marion, Lake City, 386-752- Commerce is the Little Black Performing Arts Center on Gallery, 168 N. Marion, Lake every Wednesday from 11 5229. Dress Mixer on Wednesday, the Columbia High School City, 386-752-5229. Weekly a.m. to 2 p.m. The church March 31, from 6:30-8:30 campus. Ticket prices are address is 1989 N. U.S. 441. Women’s Leadercast p.m. at the Florida Gateway $20/adult and $10/student Wednesday FBC Snack and Prayer For further information, The Lake City-Columbia Fairgrounds, 164 SW Mary K-12. Last year’s Community Mondays from 8–10 a.m. please check out the church’s County Chamber of Ethel Lane in Lake City. Concert season ticket hold- Leadership Panel Breakfast The First Baptist Church of Facebook page: Pine Grove Commerce is partnering People are encouraged to ers may be admitted free to The Lake City-Columbia Lake City offers a breakfast Baptist Church Lake City with Women’s Leadercast come meet, mingle and net- any two of this years con- County Chamber of time snack and prayer. This Florida. to present “Leadercast work with other prominent certs, including this one. See Commerce is hosting a event is located in the park- 2020 Ripple Effect” on female business leaders and communityconcerts.info or Celebration of Women ing lot at 1 NE Hernando Save the date Wednesday, March 17, community members. Some call Martha at 386-365-8488. in March, starting with a Ave, right next to the Tax from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at local stores will provide Leadership Panel Breakfast Collectors office. We provide Watercolor painting class the Florida Gateway “pop-up” shopping experi- ‘Acrylic Pour’ Painting on Wednesday, March 3, coffee, biscuits and snacks all Learn intermediate water- Fairgrounds, 164 SW Mary ences and the Chamber will Learn a beginning painter from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Florida free; complete with a guided color techniques with artist Ethel Lane in Lake City. provide hors d’oeuvres, des- technique to create abstract Gateway Fairgrounds, 164 prayer. For more informa- Jim Riley on Monday, March During the event, six glob- serts and wine. Tickets are paintings from instructor SW Mary Ethel Lane in tion e-mail Pastorrobert@ 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Two ally influential leaders will $50 for members and $60 Renna Thomas. Create two dif- Lake City. The event will wecareatfblc.com. hours instruction with all share how people can dis- for non-members. Space is ferent canvases in this 2-hour feature a continental break- materials supplied, $30. Will cover and leverage their limited. For more informa- class, Saturday, Feb. 27, from fast followed by a panel of Senior Services Gym complete a frameable paint- influence to create positive tion, call the Chamber at 10 a.m. to noon. All materials local female business own- The Columbia County ing. Gateway Art Gallery, 168 impacts that will ripple out 386-752-3690. LCFD seeks multi-use truck for non-fire emergencies By TONY BRITT a decision regarding the ical emergencies, vehicle for medical calls and also truck and getting another The truck is expected to [email protected] potential purchase of a wrecks and hazmat calls. hazmat equipment for type of vehicle that would cost $125,381 — $381 over light-duty vehicle for the “We felt like to extend hazmat calls. The truck will extend the lives of the larg- budget, but funds are avail- The Lake City Fire fire department. the life of those larger have a trailer hitch where er fire engines where the able from recent surplus Department wants to mod- “We decided a while back trucks — they’re more a trailer can be attached department could use the sales and the truck’s pur- ernize the way it handles that it would be beneficial expensive — it would prob- to tow additional hazmat smaller truck for non-struc- chase has been included in a portion of its emergency and the taxpayer could ably be the best way to go, equipment to calls. tural calls. this year’s fiscal budget. calls. probably get the best bang to order a smaller truck,” In 2009, the LCFD had The truck will be a four- After the truck is For decades, the LCFD for their buck by extend- Burnham said. a 2009 Ford F-250 pickup door chassis vehicle and ordered, Burnham said it has responded to fires, ing the life of our $300,000 The smaller truck LCFD truck purchased to use for will be have a crew of two will probably take up to six vehicle crashes and med- and $400,000 fire apparatus is looking to order will be hazmat situations, but basi- firefighters. The vehicle’s months for the truck to be ical emergencies in the by purchasing a smaller on a Ford 550 chassis. cally sat unused for long backseat will be utilized for built to the department’s same fashion: using its apparatus that could be uti- “It’s basically a super periods between hazmat carrying the firefighter’s specifications and then be main fire engines. lized in most aspects,” said heavy-duty pickup truck calls. fire gear. delivered to Lake City. While the practice has Lake City Fire Chief Randy and we’ll put a rescue type “We figured we would “We’ll have a clean In other notable busi- served the community Burnham. “Instead of tak- body on the back,” he said. sell that truck and get a space,” Burnham said. “In ness, the council is also well, officials believe there ing those larger trucks out “It will hold equipment we multi-purchase truck that today’s environment fire- expected to: could be a more cost-effec- on all these calls — medi- currently have on the larg- wasn’t just sitting in the fighters and cancer is a big n Hear a presentation tive measure to handling cal call, wrecks and hazmat er trucks, it just has more bay all the time,” Burnham issue, so we’ll have clean from Joe Helfenberger the non-fire emergency call calls — we wanted to get a maneuverability, will get us said. “The truck barely had space back there where regarding construction of than sending its engines. multi-use vehicle.” around town a lot quicker 7,000 miles on it and it no carcinogens from the a new city hall and renova- During Monday’s 6 Burnham said purchas- and we’ll call that a QR was a 2009, so it wasn’t gear can get to the driv- tion of Girls Club buildings p.m. Lake City Council ing the multi-use vehicle Rescue 1, a quick response utilized.” er’s compartment. They’ll and meeting at the Columbia would be more economical truck.” Burnham said when he either bag it up or we’ll n Hear a presentation County School Board and require less mainte- The truck will carry first became fire chief, he have some kind of vented from Jamie Bell, of Jones Administrative Complex nance for the department. extraction tools for vehi- wanted to address the truck compartment back there Edmunds, regarding an Auditorium, city officials Roughly 80% of the cle crashes, foam for vehi- that was hardly being used for them to put their gear update on the State Road are scheduled to make LCFD’s calls are for med- cle fires, medical supplies by suggesting selling the in.” 47/I-75 project.

CHASE ran to the car and got in. time after the two subjects Information officer, noting Continued From 1A The officer attempted to exited the home, there was the passenger who fled conduct a on an exchange of gunfire from the vehicle dropped the vehicle, but the driver with the complainant by the gun. dwelling and trespassing in refused to stop and fled one of the two subjects. Lipscomb was identi- connection with the case. from the approaching offi- As the vehicle left the fied as the vehicle’s driver, According to Lake City cer, violating several traffic area, police officers saw while the 14-year-old juve- Police Department reports, laws while attempting to the car and it was chased nile was identified as a pas- at 10:07 p.m. Wednesday, escape. by responding units. senger as well as being one officers were dispatched Other responding offi- The driver eventual- of the individuals inside to a reported burglary in cers were able to talk to ly stopped on Northwest the home. progress at a residence on the complainant who had Railroad at the intersec- Burnsed said the other Northwest Hendrick Way. witnessed individuals tion of Northeast Davis suspects, Lipscomb and When authorities inside a family member’s Avenue. Once the vehicle the 14-year-old, did not arrived, an officer saw a house. had stopped, an unknown have weapons in their pos- vehicle without its head- The complainant report- black male exited the pas- session when they were lights on, parked at the edly watched two subjects senger side of the vehicle arrested. intersection of Northwest exit the house, each car- and ran from the scene. Lipscomb and the Railroad Street and North rying items taken from the “A weapon was 14-year-old were then taken West Hendrick Way. As the home, then flee and enter a recovered,” said Greg into custody and transport- officer was approaching waiting vehicle. Burnsed, a Lake City ed to the Columbia County the vehicle, a black male Police reports said some- Police Department Public Detention Facility.

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757 WEST DUVAL ST, Lake City Phone: 386.752.1502 • Fax: 386.845.0229 www.integtitle.com 6A LOCAL SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28, 2021 LAKE CITY REPORTER LANGSTON also will lead to appearanc- the interview. Following a es across the state, at least brief introduction, the con- Continued From 1A once events start opening testant is bombarded with back up across the state. rapid fire questions from are for me,’” Langston said The title reign also the five judges for five min- Friday. “I think it was the will provide Langston an utes. first time that I had seen opportunity to get into ele- “I always try to give that maybe my prayer real- mentary schools in Florida them a little hook, some- ly did pay off. It’s been to help push the national thing to bite on, that I feel very hard to consistent- pageant’s platform, “The comfortable talking about ly pray that prayer when Crown Cares.” It’s an in my introduction,” she doors keep getting shut in anti-bullying campaign, said. your face. But it was very one that Langston is eager That comfort level exciting to see that door be to share. helped Langston take opened for me.” “That’s part of why I’m home the title. As did the It’s a door that has so glad that we’re back in belief that God answered been opened for Langston school here and I can make her prayers, opening the before. After all, she was appearances at elementary pageant door for her. the 2018 USA National schools and let them know It also means another Miss Teen Florida. they’re not alone and early chance to compete for the Still, she thought her signs of bullying and that it national title. pageant days were over can progress and get dan- “It was such an honor after that title reign. gerous,” she said, noting to represent Florida in the “I thought I had hung up she has supporters with teen division,” she said. “I my pageant shoes,” said ties around South Florida think I’ve grown a lot, espe- Langston, who is working that will lead to appear- cially in my confidence. in political consulting, lead- ances there, but she also “Now, I feel more capa- ing to a long and frustrat- hopes to make some local ble and confident and I’ve ing year. “But I came out of trips as well. just been praying for God retirement to compete one Those appearances to open doors that are for more time.” come natural to Langston, me, so whoever walks way To win one more time. who said her favorite of with the crown I’m going COURTESY That win leads to an invi- three components of a pag- to be happy because I Lindsey Langston, competing in the runway portion of the USA National Miss tation to the Miss USA pag- eant — interview, runway know the door was opened Florida pageant last weekend, will compete for the Miss USA crown in July. eant in July in Orlando. It and evening gown — is for them.”

Accepting Siegmeister texted O’Steen in which Siegmeister made Tohmina Begum, MD INDICTED Board Certified Internal Medicine that he needed help for his a relative the sole benefi- NEW Continued From 1A then-wife in raising $2,500 ciary. WE OFFER TELEHEALTH for the local Republican As such, the court doc- For appointment call of a firebomb and viola- Party. “Want to help me uments state, he sold the Patients tion of a domestic violence raise it so I don’t have to shares of Coca-Cola over (386) 438-5255 Primary Care Provider injunction. do some event,” he text- the course of six years, 1283 SW State Road 47, Suite 101 • Lake City, FL 32025 Five months later, ed, before sending another depositing the cash into O’Steen texted Siegmeister message hours later that accounts he controlled, requesting leniency for read, “So. You get what you totaling nearly $641,000. his client, according to the want and make a mint and The indictment adds court documents. I’m persona non grada.” that in 2015 and 2016, Siegmeister returned the The indictment states Siegmeister did not include message a day later on Nov. about a week later, those funds as income on 9, 2017, that said, “When Siegmeister sold O’Steen his tax returns. Charter School Are you and (V.) and (S.) and his father a bull for Siegmeister, who took and (M.) and everybody $4,000. O’Steen sold it days office in 2013, resigned as Belmont Academy Charter School Open Enrollment for the else going to buy one of my later for $3,500. state attorney in December 2021-2022 school year for grades K–12 at www.BelmontAcademy.com. registered bulls?” On Sept. 18, Siegmeister 2019, citing an impending The Open Enrollment period will start February 8 and run through March 14, 2021. In December, the indict- texted O’Steen asking divorce as his reason for Although we will be accepting entries for all grades, some grades may not have available ment states O’Steen sent about the campaign money leaving office with a lit- seats. Please see the website for the online lottery registration portal and the Admission and Registration Policy. Registration for VPK is also available online. The lottery run will be held Siegmeister a photograph of because “my wife is freak- tle more than a year left Monday, March 15, at 3:30 p.m., at Belmont and is open to the public. a five-year plea deal offered ing out because Thursday in his term. At the time, www.BelmontAcademy.com by an assistant state attor- is deadline.” Siegmeister’s then-wife dis- 1476 SW Walter Ave • Lake City, FL 32024 ney. Siegmeister replied In January 2019, puted the explanation her Phone: 386-487-0487 that he would deal with it. Siegmeister sent a message husband gave, calling it In April 2018, the client to O’Steen about another “false” and an “insult.” pleaded no contest to most client that he would be of the charges, while the receiving pre-trial inter- state dropped the attempt- vention despite the suspect ed first degree murder caught on video of beating charge and the client was up an “old man.” 2021 CD Specials sentenced to 13 months in In March, an assistant prison and eight years of state attorney advised Limited Time Only! probation. Siegmeister that the vic- That same day, tim did not want pre-trial Help your savings reach further in the new year Siegmeister texted O’Steen intervention, which he still with a Certificate of Deposit from Florida Credit Union! with four pictures of his obtained. bulls, the court documents A minute after texting ALL FCU BRANCHES AND LOBBIES state. O’Steen that the PTI was ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! In February 2018, anoth- approved, Siegmeister sent er O’Steen client was another seeking money and charged with keeping a petitions for his re-election APY* 13-MONTH gambling house. campaign. Days later, he The indictment states texted again about a bull. % CERTIFICATE that O’Steen asked the Siegmeister was also APY* $5,000 MIN. client during an Aug. 16, indicted for a similar scheme 0.50 2018, recorded phone call involving Ernest Maloney if he could “come up with Page IV, a Madison attorney, the entire $30,000 by next that involved a client facing week.” He also asked to a pair of driving under the 18-MONTH meet with the client so influence charges. % CERTIFICATE “we’re very clear on what The court documents I’m gonna go propose.” state that in July 2017, Page APY* $5,000 MIN. That same day, told Siegmeister to visit the 0.70 Siegmeister asked about a client at his family’s trac- meeting scheduled for the tor dealership because he following day which would wanted a new tractor. include a trip to see his That September, 25-MONTH bulls and cows. Siegmeister advised Page % CERTIFICATE During a recorded that he would reduce $25,000 MIN. in-person meeting Aug. 17, one of the charges for a 1.00 APY* O’Steen asked his client if $10,000 discount or both for he just needed to know a a $20,000 discount on the number in order to make tractor. the charges disappear, The tractor was pur- 26-MONTH according to the court doc- chased by Siegmeister’s % CERTIFICATE uments. “So you’re saying then-wife for a discounted you can probably come up price on Sept. 20, 2017. APY* $100,000 MIN. with more than 30 if I can Eight days later, the indict- 1.10 make yours go away with- ment states, a deal was out an agreement, is that signed in which the client what you’re telling me?” pleaded no contest to reck- That afternoon, following less driving with alcohol a meeting with Siegmeister, charges. O’Steen told his client that Siegmeister also wire all the charges would go fraud faces charged for flcu.org/cd away, including his broth- a scheme to defraud an ers’, for $75,000. elderly man of more than 386-755-4141 On Aug. 23, the client 10,000 shares of Coca-Cola, gave O’Steen $30,000 in beginning in 2010 when he cash at a Columbia County was appointed the man’s *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 2/8/21. Terms, restrictions and conditions apply. See share certificate agreement for current rates, terms and car dealership and paid legal guardian. During the requirements. Must be funded with money currently not on deposit at Florida Credit Union. Minimum balance to open share certificate varies per certificate with a another $30,000 in cash at scheme, Siegmeister peti- maximum of $5,000,000. After maturity, if you choose to roll over your CD, you will earn dividends according to the CD agreement or at the then current APY as stated on www.flcu.org at that time. Limited time offer subject to change at any time without notice. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals which may reduce his law office on Sept. 4, the tioned the court for expens- earnings. Fees may reduce earnings. Visit www.flcu.org for membership eligibility requirements. Florida Credit Union – P.O. Box 5549, Gainesville, FL 32627. indictment states. es associated with prepar- Insured by NCUA That same day, ing a will for the man, a will FCUMKNP0289-0221 Lake City Reporter Story ideas?

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TODAY’S BAKER COUNTY 3, COLUMBIA 0 TOP TICKET SHUT DOWN FGC at Pasco-Hernando, 2 p.m. Florida Gateway College’s men’s basketball team travels Stevens throws one-hitter to hand Tigers first loss of the season to Pasco-Hernando State for a Region 8 matchup. The Timberwolves (1-4) look to By JORDAN KROEGER avenge a 64-62 loss to the [email protected] Bobcats (6-5) on Jan. 30. A double by Matthew TODAY’S PREP Dumas was all Columbia could muster Friday night. SCHEDULE Baker County pitcher Easton Stevens was in the WRESTLING n Columbia at Region 1-2A IBT zone. at Mosley, Day 2, 10 a.m. Stevens threw a com- n Suwannee at Region 1-1A plete game, one-hitter and IBT at Bolles, Day 2, 10 a.m. struck out 13 to lead the Wildcats past the Tigers MONDAY’S 3-0 in Lake City. He only allowed three base runners PREP SCHEDULE all night, with one coming via a walk and the other on SOFTBALL an error. n Branford vs. Newberry, 6:30 p.m. “He was awesome,” Columbia coach Brian Thomas said. PREP It was a huge difference ROUNDUP from the night before, when Columbia went after BASEBALL Alabama commit Kolten n Suwannee 10, West Nassau 0 Smith in a 12-4 win over The Bulldogs (4-0) rolled to the Forest. Couple that with a run-rule victory in six innings on the road Friday night 3-1 victory over Santa Fe in behind three RBIs by Easton the season opener Tuesday Kirby and two apiece from and the Tigers looked Tyson Greene and Matthew poised to deliver Thomas Gill. Ryan LeNeave also drove in a run and Josh Fernald got his 300th win over his the win on the mound, going coaching career. five innings while surrendering Instead, it’ll have to wait three hits with seven another night. Stevens against the Warriors (1-3). retired 14 of the final 15 SOFTBALL batters he faced. n Dixie County 10, Columbia 2 “The thing that was The Lady Tigers fell to 2-2 on impressive about us the season with the road loss (Thursday) night was Friday night while the Lady Bears improved to 5-0. we attacked a thrower. Tonight we let a pitcher TRACK & FIELD attack us,” Thomas said. n Branford “The kid can pitch…I told Branford’s boys and girls track the kids (Thursday) night & field teams both won the five-team Chiefland meet on that (Friday night) was a Thursday, with the boys scor- trap game. We had an emo- ing 246 ahead of Chiefland’s tional game against Santa 169 and the girls tallying Fe, which is turning into 305.16 ahead of Chiefland’s 142.83. Winners for the boys a rivalry. We had a huge included Jo Sierra Berrios district game (Thursday (57.32 in 400), Seth Humphries night). We spent every bit (2:10.24 in 800) Michael of energy in two games. We Galloway (11:17.71 in 3200), had nothing tonight.” Brice Criggall (46.11 in 300 hurdles) 4x400 relay (3:54.80), Truitt Todd took the 4x800 relay (9:12.36), Evan loss on the mound as he Dowdy (36-11.75 in triple jump) allowed five walks, one hit and Colton Allen (38-6.25 in and a hit batter to go with shot put). Nathalia Veal led the girls with victories in the 100 three strikeouts in 3 2/3 hurdles (17.73), 300 hurdles innings. The junior immedi- (51.29) and pole vault (8-04.25), ately ran into trouble in the while Zamaria Granado also first inning, hitting Luke won the long jump (13-00.00) Davis with a pitch to start and triple jump (31-01.25). Hannah Terry (1:06.15 in 400), things off and then walking Kalyn Osgood (2:49.65 in 800), Cason Milton to put run- Kyla Desmartin (6:30.63 in ners on the corners. 1600), Jessie Sikes (4-07.75 Then came a passed ball in high jump), 4x100 relay (55.81), 4x400 (4:35.79), 4x800 that got away from catch- (11:35.42) were also winners for er Grant Bowers, which the Lady Buccaneers. Branford BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter allowed Baker County (2-2) also competed at the Oak Hall Columbia outfielder Kade Jackson stands on third base alongside coach Brian Thomas during Friday night’s mini meet on Wednesday, with game against Baker County. CHS continued on 6B Evie Pitts winning the shot put (25-09.25) for the girls, while Granado won the long jump (16-03.25) and Veal took first in pole vault (9-10.00) for the AUTO RACING GYMNASTICS girls. Humphries had the boys’ lone win in the 800 (2:07.12). JGR youngsters shine, validate Human trafficking COLLEGE charges novel approach ROUNDUP Toyota’s development program in John Geddert case BASEBALL Christopher Bell is one n Florida 8, Samford 4 who is bouncing back Gymnastics has become a sport under Jordan Carrion had two RBIs for the Gators (4-2) and from rocky rookie year. heavy scrutiny for treatment of athletes. Tommy Mace got the win on the mound in six innings By JENNA FRYER By DON BABWIN where he struck out 11 and gave up zero runs on three Associated Press Associated Press hits against the Bulldogs (3-2) in Gainesville. n 1, Florida State 0 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The human trafficking case brought against Bryce Hulett had the game’s Two races into his return a former U.S. Olympics women’s gymnastics lone RBI against Parker Messick, to Racing, coach hours before he killed himself could sig- who gave up three hits and four Christopher Bell already nal a new approach to policing a sport already walks with nine strikeouts to lift the Panthers (4-1) past the has both a Cup Series vic- dogged by a far-reaching sexual abuse scandal Seminoles (2-2) in Tallahassee. tory and, more important, involving a one-time team doctor. some of his confidence John Geddert, the head SOFTBALL coach of the 2012 U.S. women’s n back. Florida State 7, FGCU 0 Olympic gymnastics team, killed The Seminoles (8-3) posted a Bell plodded through a shutout in five innings behind rocky rookie season last himself Thursday hours after four frames from Kathryn year while on loan to anoth- prosecutors charged him with 24 Sandercock, who allowed two hits er team. JGR didn’t have an counts accusing him of turning and no runs with five strikeouts. open Cup car for the long- his once-acclaimed Michigan Elizabeth Mason also had a solo home against the Eagles (4-6). time Toyota development gym into a hub of human traf- Geddert driver, so Bell was moved ficking by coercing girls to train VOLLEYBALL outside the organization to there and then abusing them — one sexually. n Pasco-Hernando 3, FGC 0 log seat time. DAVID TUCKER/News Journal/TNS Although Geddert was charged with sexually The Bobcats improved to 5-7 Christopher Bell celebrates his win of the NASCAR Cup assaulting one teenager and he worked closely with Friday’s win at home while His time with Leavine the Timberwolves fell to 0-3 in Series OReilly Auto Parts 253 on Sunday at Daytona their first match since Jan. 28. JGR continued on 4B International Speedway. GEDDERT continued on 4B 2B SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28, 2021 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

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All times EST Dallas 654164640 COLLEGE BASKETBALL SOUTHWEST Dustin Johnson 77-69-146 +2 NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 Nashville811 0164462 North Texas 52, Marshall 51 Harris English 78-69-147 +3 Lineup Detroit 613315 44 68 Friday’s Men’s Scores Rice 73, Louisiana Tech 50 Tommy Fleetwood 75-72-147 +3 After Saturday qualifying; race Sunday Texas-Arlington 60, Arkansas St. 40 Rafa Cabrera Bello74-73-147 +3 NBA West Division EAST At Homestead-Miami Speedway WLOT PtsGFGA Bryant 63, LIU 60 Laurie Canter 72-75- 147 +3 FAR WEST Rasmus Hojgaard74-73-147 +3 EASTERN CONFERENCE Vegas 11 4123 48 34 CCSU 83, Wagner 77 Denver 94, Nebraska-Omaha 82 Homestead, Fla. St. Louis 10 8222 60 61 Sami Valimaki 72-76-148 +4 Lap length: 1.50 miles Atlantic Division Merrimack 75, St. Francis 67 Grand Canyon 90, Seattle 43 Bubba Watson 77-72-149 +5 WL PctGB 963215649 North Texas 77, Marshall 65 Hawaii 77, Long Beach St. 75 Arizona 973215255 Danie van Tonder 76-73-149 +5 (Car number in parentheses) 22 11 .667 — Purdue 73, Penn St. 52 San Diego St. 74, Boise St. 72 Bernd Wiesberger 76-75- 151+7 1. (11) , Toyota, .000 mph. Brooklyn 22 12 .647 ½ Minnesota106 0205040 Colorado 961194638 Sacred Heart 70, Fairleigh Dickinson 64 Tarleton St. 62, New Mexico St. 53 JC Ritchie 78-73- 151+7 2. (22) , Ford, .000. Toronto1717.5005½ Siena 74, Manhattan 69 UC Davis 63, Cal Poly 47 Lucas Herbert 77-77-154+10 3. (20) Christopher Bell, Toyota, .000. New York 16 17 .485 6 San Jose 782164764 Anaheim 610416 40 58 St. Bonaventure 88, George Washington UC San Diego 66, UC Irvine 63 Brad Kennedy 81-73-154+10 4. (4) , Ford, .000. Boston 16 17 .485 6 41 UC Santa Barbara 68, UC Riverside 52 Andy Sullivan 78-77- 155 +11 5. (1) , Chevrolet, .000. North Division St. Peter's 66, Rider 52 Southeast Division WLOT PtsGFGA UCLA 93, Southern Cal 51 PGA Tour Puerto Rico Open Par Scores 6. (34) Michael McDowell, Ford, .000. WLPctGB SOUTH Saturday’s Women’s Top 25 Schedule 7. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, .000. Charlotte1516.484—Toronto154 2327455 Friday Edmonton 14 8028 79 65 Appalachian St. 84, Georgia Southern 78, No. 1 UConn at Butler, 4:30 p.m. 8. (37) , Chevrolet, .000. Miami1517.469½ 2OT At The Grand Reserve Country Club 9. (19) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, .000. Atlanta1419.424 2 Winnipeg 12 6125 67 52 No. 7 Baylor vs. Kansas St., Noon Montreal 964226458 Coastal Carolina 75, Troy 59 No. 11 Indiana at No. 15 Ohio St., 11 p.m. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 10. (41) Cole Custer, Ford, .000. Washington1218.400 2½ 11. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, .000. Orlando1320.3943Calgary 910220 52 62 Drexel 84, James Madison 78 No. 13 South Florida at Houston 3 p.m. Purse: $3 million Vancouver 814218 68 85 Kennesaw St. 80, Florida Gulf Coast 63 No. 18 West Virginia at Kansas, 2 p.m. Yardage: 7,506; Par: 72 12. (17) Chris Buescher, Ford, .000. Central Division Ottawa 714115 58 85 Louisiana Tech 101, Rice 57 No. 21 Gonzaga vs. Loyola Marymount, 4 13. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, .000. WLPctGB NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for North Florida 79, Stetson 74 p.m. Second Round Leaders 14. (12) Ryan Blaney, Ford, .000. Milwaukee2013.606 — Brandon Wu 66-67- 133 -11 15. (47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, Indiana1516.484 4 overtime loss. The top four teams in each Old Dominion 67, Middle Tennessee 61 No. 22 South Dakota St., vs. Kansas City, 6 division will qualify for playoffs under this p.m. Greg Chalmers66-68 -134 -10 .000. Chicago 15 17 .469 4½ MIDWEST Branden Grace 67-68 -135 -9 Cleveland 12 21 .364 8 season’s temporary realignment. Bowling Green 83, Akron 71 No. 23 Missouri St., vs Loyola Chicago, 6 16. (10) , Ford, .000. p.m. Rafael Campos 66-69 -135 -9 17. (5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, .000. Detroit 923.28110½ Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 91, Tulane 71 Jhonattan Vegas 68-68- 136 -8 No. 24 DePaul at Providence, 1 p.m. 18. (43) , Chevrolet, .000. WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 2, Columbus 0 Drake 80, Bradley 71 Cameron Percy67-69 -136 -8 Ottawa 6, Calgary 1 Indiana St. 58, Valparaiso 43 19. (23) , Toyota, .000. Southwest Division Nelson Ledesma 69-67- 136 -8 20. (77) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, .000. N.Y. Islanders 7, Boston 2 Missouri St. 90, Evansville 81 GOLF Thomas Pieters69-67- 136 -8 WLPctGB 21. (99) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, .000. San Antonio1612.571—Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2 Saint Louis 72, Richmond 67 Lucas Glover68-69 -137 -7 Tampa Bay 3, Carolina 1 PGA Tour WGC Workday Championship Tim Wilkinson 69-68 -137 -7 22. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, .000. Dallas 15 16 .484 2½ SOUTHWEST Par Scores 23. (6) Ryan Newman, Ford, .000. Memphis 14 15 .483 2½ Edmonton 3, Vancouver 0 Louisiana-Lafayette 66, UALR 61 Andrew Putnam67-70 -137 -7 Florida 3, Dallas 2 Friday Fabian Gomez 66-71 -137 -7 24. (18) , Toyota, .000. New Orleans1418.438 4 New Mexico St. 78, Tarleton St. 51 25. (7) Corey Lajoie, Chevrolet, .000. Houston 11 20 .355 6½ New Jersey 4, Buffalo 3, OT Texas State 58, Louisiana-Monroe 49 At The Concession Golf Club Grayson Murray 71-66 -137 -7 Joohyung Kim 71-66 -137 -7 26. (51) Cody Ware, Chevrolet, .000. Detroit 5, Nashville 2 Texas-Arlington 73, Arkansas St. 71 Bradenton, Fla. Northwest Division Winnipeg 6, Montreal 3 D.J. Trahan 70-68 -138 -6 27. (38) , Ford, .000. WLPctGB UAB 64, UTSA 57 Purse: $10.5 million Ted Potter, Jr.69-69 -138 -6 28. (53) Garrett Smithley, Ford, .000. Utah 26 6.813—Vegas at San Jose, ppd FAR WEST Yardage: 7,470; Par: 72 Rob Oppenheim 68-70 -138 -6 29. (15) , Chevrolet, .000. Portland1813.5817½ Friday’s Games Idaho 74, Montana St. 69 Dalton Ward 67-71- 138-6 Denver1715.531 9 Second Round 30. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford, .000. N.Y. Rangers 6, Boston 2 Nebraska-Omaha 80, Denver 76 Brice Garnett 67-71- 138-6 31. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet, .000. Oklahoma City1419.424 12½ Los Angeles at Minnesota, late S. Utah 92, N. Arizona 62 Brooks Koepka67-66-133 -11 David Lingmerth 68-70 -138 -6 Minnesota 726.212 19½ 32. (42) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, .000. Colorado at Arizona, late UC Davis 69, Cal Poly 61 Cameron Smith 68-66-134 -10 Chase Seiffert68-70 -138 -6 33. (66) Timmy Hill, Ford, .000. Pacific Division Vegas at Anaheim, ppd UC Irvine 80, UC San Diego 55 Billy Horschel 67-67-134 -10 Lee Hodges 66-72 -138 -6 34. (78) BJ McLeod, Ford, .000. WLPctGB St. Louis at San Jose, ppd Collin Morikawa 70-64-134 -10 L.A. Clippers2411.686 — Saturday’s Men’s Top 25 Schedule Tony Finau 68-67- 135 -9 LPGA Gainbridge Par Scores 35. (8) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet, .000. Saturday's Games No. 1 Gonzaga vs. Loyola Marymount, 10 Friday 36. (52) Josh Bilicki, Ford, .000. L.A. Lakers2211.6671Calgary at Ottawa, 1 p.m. Webb Simpson 66-69- 135 -9 Phoenix 21 11 .656 1½ p.m. Matthew Fitzpatrick66-69- 135 -9 At Lake Nona Golf and Country Club 37. (21) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, .000. Golden State1815.5455Philadelphia at Buffalo, 1 p.m. No. 2 Baylor at No. 17 Kansas, 8 p.m. Patrick Reed 68-68-136 -8 38. (00) Quin Houff, Chevrolet, .000. Sacramento1220.37510½ Washington at New Jersey, 1 p.m. No. 3 Michigan at Indiana, Noon Kevin Kisner 67-69-136 -8 Orlando, Fla. Columbus at Nashville, 3 p.m. No. 5 Illinois at No. 23 Wisconsin, 2 p.m. Purse: $2 million Thursday’s Games Louis Oosthuizen 69-68-137 -7 Carolina at Florida, 7 p.m. No. 6 Alabama at Mississippi St., 6 p.m. Abraham Ancer71-66-137 -7 Philadelphia 111, Dallas 97 Yardage: 6,701; Par: 72 Dallas at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. No. 7 Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma St., 3 p.m. Hideki Matsuyama 72-66-138 -6 Brooklyn 129, Orlando 92 Second Round Leaders TRANSACTIONS Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. No. 10 West Virginia vs. Kansas St., 4 p.m. Scottie Scheffler 69-70-139 -5 New York 140, Sacramento 121 Toronto at Edmonton, 7 p.m. No. 11 Florida St. at , 4 p.m. Justin Thomas 73-66-139 -5 Lydia Ko 65-69-134 -10 BASEBALL Memphis 122, L.A. Clippers 94 Nelly Korda67-68-135 -9 Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. No. 13 Creighton at Xavier, 5 p.m. Rory McIlroy 69-70-139 -5 Washington 112, Denver 110 Ryann O'Toole 68-68- 136 -8 Major League Baseball Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8 p.m. No. 14 Texas at No. 18 Texas Tech, Noon Jason Kokrak 70-69-139 -5 Milwaukee 129, New Orleans 125 In Gee Chun69-68- 137-7 MLB — Announced Marla Miler retiring Colorado at Arizona, 9 p.m. No. 16 Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest, 4 Gary Woodland71-69-140 -4 from head of special events. Friday’s Games Montreal at Winnipeg, 10 p.m. Viktor Hovland71-69-140 -4 Ashleigh Buhai 71-67-138 -6 p.m. Jason Day71-69-140 -4 Patty Tavatanakit 69-69-138 -6 American League Toronto 122, Houston 111 Vegas at Anaheim, 10 p.m. No. 19 Southern Cal at Utah, 8 p.m. Chella Choi 69-69-138 -6 Boston 118, Indiana 112 St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Sergio Garcia 67-74- 141-3 CHICAGO WHITE SOX— Agreed to terms No. 20 Arkansas vs. LSU, 2 p.m. Bryson DeChambeau77-64-141 -3 Jessica Korda71-68-139 -5 with RHP Norge Vera, OF/1B Dario Borrero, Phoenix 106, Chicago 97 No. 21 Loyola Chicago vs. Southern Ill., 6 Stacy Lewis 71-68- 139 -5 Oklahoma City 118, Atlanta 109 Will Zalatoris 72-69-141 -3 RHPs Adrian Gil and Carlos Hinestroza, C p.m. Yuki Inamori73-68-141 -3 Lexi Thompson 71-68- 139 -5 L.A. Clippers 119, Memphis 99 Manuel Guariman, OF Carlos Jimenez and MLB No. 22 San Diego St. vs. Boise St., 4 p.m. Sebastian Munoz 69-72- 141-3 Sarah Kemp 70-69-139 -5 3B Victor Quezada to minor league Sacramento at Detroit, late No. 25 Tennessee at Auburn, Noon Joaquin Niemann 69-72- 141-3 Amy Olson70-69- 139 -5 Utah at Miami, late contracts. Spring Training Schedule Friday’s Women's College Basketball Cameron Champ 72-70-142 -2 Xiyu Lin 68-71-139 -5 Charlotte at Golden State, late Jennifer Kupcho 68-71-139 -5 LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to Sunday, Feb. 28 Scores Kevin Na 73-69-142 -2 terms with RHP Jess Chavez on a minor Portland at L.A. Lakers, late Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., Aaron Rai72-70-142 -2 Nicole Broch Larsen68-71-139 -5 EAST league contract. Saturday's Games 1:05 p.m. Wade Ormsby 68-74-142 -2 Brooke M. Henderson71-69- 140 -4 Duquesne 74, La Salle 70 Sophia Popov70-70-140 -4 National League Cleveland at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., Chan Kim 71-71- 142 -2 Quinnipiac 71, Niagara 57 Marissa Steen69-71-140 -4 ATLANTA BRAVES — Signed manager Minnesota at Washington, 7 p.m. 1:05 p.m. Sungjae Im 68-74-142 -2 Rhode Island 70, Richmond 56 Jin Young Ko 68-72-140 -4 Brian Snitker to a contract extension. Denver at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., Lanto Griffin70-72-142 -2 Saint Joseph's 66, St. Bonaventure 63 Marc Leishman72-70-142 -2 — Agreed to Indiana at New York, 8 p.m. 1:05 p.m. PGA Champions Tour Cologuard Classic St. Peter's 66, Siena 58 Shane Lowry 72-70-142 -2 terms with RHP on a New Orleans at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., Par Scores VCU 72, UMass 69 Christiaan Bezuidenhout 71-72-143 -1 one-year contract. Activated RHP Luis Utah at Orlando, 8 p.m. 1:05 p.m. Tyrrell Hatton70-73-143 -1 Friday Frias from the 10-day IL. Designated LHP Dallas at Brooklyn, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, SOUTH Ryan Palmer71-72-143 -1 At Omni Tuscon National Travis Bergen and RHP Keury Mella for Fla., 1:05 p.m. Appalachian St. 77, Georgia Southern 66 Jason Scrivener 75-68-143 -1 assignment. Miami vs. Houston at West Palm Beach, Campbell 53, Radford 50 Tucson, Ariz. NHL Max Homa 73-70-143 -1 CHICAGO CUBS— Agreed to terms with Fla., 1:05 p.m. Charlotte 62, UTEP 53 Purse: $1.7 million Lee Westwood74-69-143 -1 OF Cameron Maybin on a minor league East Division Toronto vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., FAU 78, Southern Miss. 63 Xander Schauffele 71-72-143 -1 Yardage: 7, 218; Par: 73 Gardner-Webb 76, UNC-Asheville 56 contract. WLOT PtsGFGA 1:05 p.m. Thomas Detry70-73-143 -1 First Round Leaders Boston 11 5224 55 49 Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Georgia St. 60, South Alabama 45 Justin Rose 73-71-144 E BASKETBALL Washington105 4246565 Longwood 85, High Point 69 Jon Rahm 68-76-144 E Mike Weir 34-32- 66 -7 National Basketball Association Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Scott Verplank 35-32 -67-6 N.Y. Islanders106 3235145 L.A. Dodgers vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., Louisiana-Lafayette 63, UALR 52 Trevor Simsby74-70-144 E NBA— Fined G Dejounte Murray from Philadelphia 943215554 Old Dominion 74, Middle Tennessee 57 Daniel Berger 73-71-144 E Paul Goydos 34-34- 68 -5 3:05 p.m. Jeff Sluman 33-35- 68 -5 San Antonio for kicking the ball into the Pittsburgh 10 7121 56 60 Saint Louis 57, Davidson 45 Adam Scott 72-72-144 E stands in a game against Oklahoma City N.Y. Rangers7 8317 49 48 Texas vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., Kevin Sutherland33-35- 68 -5 3:05 p.m. Texas State 85, Louisiana-Monroe 62 Victor Perez69-75-144 E on Feb. 24. Named F Domantas Sabonis New Jersey 762164144 Brandon Stone71-74-145 +1 Scott Parel 35-34 -69-4 Milwaukee vs. Chicago White Sox at Troy 97, Coastal Carolina 82 David Toms 35-34 -69-4 from Indiana to replace injured Brooklyn Buffalo 683154451 UNC-Greensboro 54, W. Carolina 42 Min Woo Lee74-71-145 +1 Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Carlos Ortiz 73-72-145 +1 Steve Stricker33-36- 69 -4 Kevin Durant in NBA All-Star game. Central Division Arizona vs. Seattle at Scottsdale, Ariz., UNC-Wilmington 68, Coll. of Charleston Billy Mayfair 36-34 -70-3 LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Signed C WLOT PtsGFGA 66 Brendon Todd 74-71-145 +1 Rockies Matt Kuchar73-72-145 +1 Joe Durant 35-35 -70-3 Damian Jones to a 10-day contract. Florida 13 4228 62 53 W. Kentucky 66, FIU 56 Retief Goosen 33-37- 70 -3 Tampa Bay134 1276439 San Diego vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 3:10 Robert MacIntyre 74-72-146 +2 TORONTO RAPTORS — Signed F Donta Chicago1164266361 p.m. MIDWEST Mackenzie Hughes 73-73-146 +2 Jerry Kelly 34-36- 70 -3 Hall to a 10-day contract. Carolina 12 6125 65 53 L.A. Angels vs. San Francisco at S. Dakota St. 73, UMKC 53 Erik van Rooyen71-75-146 +2 Phil Mickelson33-37- 70 -3 Columbus88521 60 72 Scottsdale, Ariz., TBD Utah Valley 62, Rio Grande 54 David Lipsky70-76-146 +2 AUTO RACING

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Today COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S) Sunday, February 28 5 p.m. ATLANTA AUTO RACING 8 p.m. AUTO RACING FS1 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races 11:30 a.m. CBSSN — St. Cloud St. at Minn. Duluth 3:30 p.m. NBA BASKETBALL NCAA lifts Georgia Tech CBSSN — FIA Formula E: The Diriyah E-Prix, COLLEGE LACROSSE (MEN’S) FOX — NASCAR Cup Series: The Dixie Vodka 400, 3:30 p.m. hoop scholarship, Riyadh Street Circuit, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia 6 p.m. Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead ABC — LA Clippers at Milwaukee recruiting sanctions 4:30 p.m. ACCN — Virginia at Syracuse BOWLING 8:15 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR Xfinity Series: The Contender COLLEGE SOFTBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Golden State at LA Lakers The NCAA has overturned Boats 250, Homestead-Miami Speedway, 8 p.m. FOX — PBA: The Tournament of Champions, NBAGL BASKETBALL scholarship and recruiting limita- Homestead SECN — Buffalo at LSU Jupiter 11 a.m. BOXING FISHING COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) NBATV — Austin Spurs vs. Santa Cruz Warriors, Orlando tions placed on the Georgia Tech 7 p.m. 8 a.m. 12 p.m. 3 p.m. men’s basketball program in 2019. FS1 — PBC Fight Night Prelims: Undercard Bouts, FS1 — Bassmaster Elite Series: The 2021 CBS — Villanova at Butler NBATV — Fort Wayne Mad Ants vs. Lakeland Magic, The decision from the NCAA Los Angeles Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee River, Tennessee 1 p.m. Orlando Division I Infractions Appeals 8 p.m. River, Knoxville, Tenn. ESPN — Memphis at Cincinnati NHL HOCKEY Committee announced Friday FOX — PBC Fight Night: Anthony Dirrell vs. GOLF 2 p.m. 12 p.m. overturned the reduction of one Kyrone Davis (Super-Middleweights), Los 12 p.m. CBS — Michigan St. at Maryland NBC — Boston at NY Rangers scholarship per year for four Angeles GOLF — PGA Tour: The WGC at The Concession, 4 p.m. 3 p.m. years. It also restores Georgia COLLEGE BASEBALL Third Round, The Concession Golf Club, Bradenton ACCN — Pittsburgh at NC State NHLN — Columbus at Nashville 8 p.m. 2:30 p.m. CBS — Iowa at Ohio St. 7 p.m. Tech’s freedom to schedule offi- ACCN — Pittsburgh at Florida St. GOLF — PGA Tour: The Puerto Rico Open, Third ESPNU — South Florida at Houston NBCSN — Detroit at Chicago cial recruiting trips in conjunc- COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Round, Coco Beach Golf Club, Río Grande, Puerto 7 p.m. RODEO tion with home games. 12 p.m. Rico FS1 — Nevada at Utah St. 8 p.m. The NCAA’s Committee on ACCN — Syracuse at Georgia Tech NBC — PGA Tour: The WGC at The Concession, COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) CBSSN — PBR: The Can-Am Invitational, Fort Infractions will reconsider the CBS — Texas at Texas Tech Third Round, The Concession Golf Club, Bradenton 12 p.m. Worth, Texas (taped) scholarship sanctions, which ESPN — Tennessee at Auburn 5 p.m. ACCN — NC State at Syracuse RUGBY have not started while under ESPNU — Liberty at Bellarmine GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: The Cologuard ESPN2 — Georgia at Florida 10:30 p.m. appeal, at a date which has not FOX — Michigan at Indiana Classic, Second Round, Catalina Course, Tucson, FS1 — Georgetown at Xavier NBCSN — Premiership: Bath at Northampton (taped) been announced. The recruiting FS1 — Georgetown at DePaul Ariz. SECN — Mississippi at Kentucky SKIING 1 p.m. 8 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. sanctions were vacated. SECN — South Carolina at Georgia GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Gainbridge BTN — Rutgers at Penn St. NBCSN — FIS: Alpine Skiing World Cup, Val di Last year, Georgia Tech 2 p.m. Championship, Third Round, Boca Rio Golf Club, 2 p.m. Fassa, Italy (taped) agreed to miss the Atlantic ACCN — Notre Dame at Boston College Boca Raton (taped) ACCN — Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech SOCCER (MEN’S) Coast Conference tournament CBS — Washington at Arizona HORSE RACING ESPN2 — South Carolina at Texas A&M 7 a.m. after withdrawing its appeal of CBSSN — Rice at Louisiana Tech 2 p.m. PAC-12N — Arizona at Arizona St. NBCSN — Premier League: Arsenal at Leicester City a postseason ban for 2020. ESPN — Illinois at Wisconsin FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races SECN — Auburn at Tennessee 8:55 a.m. The penalties were the result of ESPN2 — LSU at Arkansas NBA BASKETBALL 2:30 p.m. NBCSN — Premier League: Burnley at Tottenham the NCAA finding major recruit- ESPNU — VCU at Davidson 8 p.m. BTN — Michigan at Minnesota Hotspur 2:30 p.m. NBATV — New Orleans at San Antonio 3 p.m. 11:25 a.m. ing violations were committed FOX — Marquette at UConn 8:30 p.m. ESPN — Louisville at Notre Dame NBCSN — Premier League: Manchester United at Chelsea by former Georgia Tech assistant 3 p.m. ABC — Dallas at Brooklyn FS1 — Iowa at Wisconsin 2 p.m. coach Darryl LaBarrie as well ABC — Oklahoma St. at Oklahoma NBAGL BASKETBALL 4 p.m. FS2 — Copa Do Brasil Final: Palmeiras at Grêmio, as coach Josh Pastner’s former 3:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Maryland at Northwestern Leg 1 of 2, Porto Alegre, Brazil friend, Ron Bell. Pastner was not SECN — Mississippi at Vanderbilt NBATV — Oklahoma City Blue vs. Delaware Blue PAC-12N — California at Stanford 6 p.m. directly named in the findings. 4 p.m. Coats, Orlando SECN — Missouri at Mississippi St. FS2 — Liga MX: Club Tijuana at Monterrey By withdrawing the appeal ACCN — Wake Forest at Virginia Tech 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 8 p.m. last year, the Yellow Jackets CBS — Florida at Kentucky NBATV — Westchester Knicks vs. Raptors 905, PAC-12N — Oregon St. at Oregon FS2 — Liga MX: FC Juárez at Santos Laguna remain eligible for postseason CBSSN — Boise St. at San Diego St. Orlando SECN — Alabama at Arkansas 12:30 a.m. (Monday) ESPN — Florida St. at North Carolina NHL HOCKEY COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S) NBCSN — Liga MX: Pumas UNAM at Guadalajara (taped) play this season. ESPN2 — Kansas St. at West Virginia 1 p.m. 2 p.m. TENNIS ESPNU — Temple at UCF NHLN — Washington at New Jersey CBSSN — W. Michigan at Miami (Ohio) 9 a.m. NEW YORK PAC-12N — Oregon at California 7 p.m. COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) TENNIS — Montpellier-ATP Singles Final Kevin Durant out until 4:30 p.m. NHLN — Toronto at Edmonton 4:30 p.m. 5 a.m. (Monday) NBCSN — La Salle at George Mason RODEO BTN — Indiana at Purdue TENNIS — Rotterdam-ATP, Buenos Aires-ATP, after All-Star break 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Lyon-WTA & Doha-WTA Early Rounds FOX — Creighton at Xavier CBSSN — PBR: The Can-Am Invitational, Fort 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) Kevin Durant will be out 6 p.m. Worth, Texas (taped) ACCN — Atlantic Coast Championship: TBD, 6 p.m. through the All-Star break CBSSN — N. Iowa at Illinois St. RUGBY Raleigh, N.C. CBSSN — Athletes Unlimited: Team Clark vs. Team because of a hamstring injury, ESPN — Louisville at Duke 12:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Bastianelli, Dallas sidelining the Brooklyn Nets star ESPN2 — S. Illinois at Loyola of Chicago NBCSN — Six Nations: Ireland at Italy (taped) PAC-12N — Pac-12 Championships: Final Round, 9 p.m. from a game for which he was ESPNU — TCU at Iowa St. 2:30 p.m. Corvallis, Ore. FS1 — Athletes Unlimited: Team Cruz vs. Team chosen to serve as a captain. SECN — Alabama at Mississippi St. NBCSN — Six Nations: Wales at England (taped) FISHING Sybeldon, Dallas 6:30 p.m. SKIING 8 a.m. The Nets said Friday that PAC-12N — Oregon St. at Stanford 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Bassmaster Elite Series: The 2021 Monday, March 1 after a routine follow-up MRI on 7 p.m. NBCSN — FIS: Alpine Skiing World Cup, Val di Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee River, Tennessee COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) Durant’s left hamstring, it was BTN — Minnesota at Nebraska Fassa, Italy (taped) River, Knoxville, Tenn. 5 p.m. determined that he needed 8 p.m. SOCCER (MEN’S) GOLF ESPNU — Dayton at St. Bonaventure additional recovery time. ESPN — Baylor at Kansas 7:25 a.m. 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Durant has missed Brooklyn’s ESPN2 — Southern Cal at Utah NBCSN — Premier League: West Ham United at GOLF — PGA Tour: The WGC at The Concession, ESPN — North Carolina at Syracuse last six games. The Nets, who ESPNU — NC Central at NC A&T Manchester City Final Round, The Concession Golf Club, Bradenton 9 p.m. have won eight straight, have 9 p.m. 9:55 a.m. 2:30 p.m. ESPN — Oklahoma at Oklahoma St. three more games before the PAC-12N — Washington St. at Arizona St. NBCSN — Premier League: Brighton Hove & GOLF — PGA Tour: The Puerto Rico Open, Final ESPN2 — Arizona at Oregon 10 p.m. Albion at West Bromwich Albion Round, Coco Beach Golf Club, Río Grande, Puerto COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) break. ESPN — Loyola Marymount at Gonzaga 6:25 a.m. (Sunday) Rico 7 p.m. Durant, in his first season back ESPN2 — UCLA at Colorado ESPN2 — Serie A: Atalanta at Sampdoria NBC — PGA Tour: The WGC at The Concession, ESPN2 — Baylor at Texas after recovering from surgery to ESPNU — Saint Mary’s (Cal) at BYU TENNIS Final Round, The Concession Golf Club, Bradenton FS1 — Seton Hall at St. John’s repair a ruptured Achilles ten- COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. NBAGL BASKETBALL don, was the leading vote-getter 2 p.m. TENNIS — Montpellier-ATP Semifinals GOLF — PGA Tour Champions: The Cologuard 3 p.m. in the Eastern Conference. That FS1 — St. John’s at Creighton 12 a.m. (Sunday) Classic, Final Round, Catalina Course, Tucson, Ariz. ESPN2 — G League Ignite vs. Delaware Blue Coats, Orlando made him a captain of one of 3 p.m. TENNIS — Singapore-ATP Doubles Final 8 p.m. TENNIS the teams in the March 7 All-Star BTN — Indiana at Ohio St. 3 a.m. (Sunday) GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Gainbridge 5 a.m. (Tuesday) Game, and he’s scheduled to 8 p.m. TENNIS — Singapore-ATP Singles Final Championship, Final Round, Boca Rio Golf Club, TENNIS — Rotterdam-ATP, Buenos Aires-ATP, FS1 — Seton Hall at Villanova VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) Boca Raton (taped) Lyon-WTA & Doha-WTA Early Rounds select a team opposite LeBron COLLEGE GYMNASTICS (WOMEN’S) 8 p.m. HORSE RACING VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) James next Thursday. 2 p.m. FS2 — Athletes Unlimited: Team Clark vs. Team 4 p.m. 9 p.m. PAC-12N — Oregon St. at UCLA Cruz, Dallas FS2 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races FS1 — Athletes Unlimited — Associated Press SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28, 2021 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 3B

NORTH FLORIDA OUTDOOR CONNECTION Spring turkey season is just around

he Dogwoods are in full bloom, the weath- T er has warmed up and the turkeys are gobbling. Yep, spring turkey season is just around the corner. This year our season opens on March 20 and closes on April 25. The Monty Stephens youth weekend is March 13-14. Hopefully this year goes, there are two main the FWC has the dates routes. Some folks want right because last year the a good turkey dinner and spring courtship ritual had others want to get their bird just about ended when the mounted. If you haven’t tried season opened. This meant Wild Turkey, take my word there were few gobbles and for it — it is excellent. It has the gobblers were just not no gamey off flavors. The responding to calls. bad news is most hunters In any event, we have opt to skin the bird, instead over a month to score on a of plucking it. Plucking feath- gobbler. Early season is the ers is just too much work for best bet to harvest a turkey. most of us, so we miss out There will be hundreds of on the crispy skin like our turkeys harvested all across Thanksgiving turkey has. Florida. Every one of them There is an option to enjoy can be considered a trophy. a great turkey breast dinner There are five subspe- and have a trophy too. One cies of Wild Turkeys in the way to do this is to keep U.S. In the turkey hunting the turkey tail feathers and world, Florida is famously arrange them in a fan, along known for being home to the with the beard and spurs. Osceola Turkey. This par- Creating a tail feather dis- ticular subspecies is found play is not complex. I would only in Florida, so hunters recommend all hunters who looking to score their turkey bag a wild turkey, do this. “Grand Slam” must come This will be a something to to Florida to get that partic- remind one of a successful ular bird. For this reason, turkey hunt. The tail feath- Florida is the number two ers need to be cut from the state for visiting turkey bird and pinned to a piece hunters. Officially, the range of cardboard in a fan. Care of the Osceola Turkeys COURTESY PHOTOS must be taken to remove as starts with Alachua County A tail feather mount as shown above is a great way to display your trophy and it costs very little to put together. much flesh as possible from and runs south. Columbia the base of the tail feathers. County is thought to have an Whatever flesh is left can be “Intergrade Turkey” which treated with salt or a prod- is a mix of the Eastern and uct called Stop Rot. After Osceola. drying for several weeks So we have a really spe- the tail feathers are attached cial turkey here in Florida. to a wooden plaque along Learning to hunt turkeys is with the beard and spurs. really quite easy. The best It really is just that simple. advice I ever got for turkey The do-it-yourself approach hunting was given by a fellow hunter in a sporting can be accomplished for less goods store. I was looking than $25, and if done with at turkey calls and an older care, it will look good. gentlemen looked over my If, on the other hand, the shoulder and asked me what hunter wants a full mount, kind do I like? I explained, plan on a cost of $500-650. A “I really don’t know because full bird mount is wonderful I never tried one.” He for anyone wanting to add to replied he “Makes custom their trophy room. It would box calls,” and pointed out be especially meaningful for some nice ones on the store a young hunter’s first bird. shelves. Then he mentioned, Good luck hunting and, as “the best way to learn to always, practice firearm safe- turkey hunt is to watch TV.” ty at all times. Because as he explained, “they show it all.” n Monty Stephens resides in And that is totally true. A Lake City. As an avid sports- man, he has hunted and fished bunch of outdoor TV shows all across the U.S. For ideas on will film a hunt from begin- stories or to share a comment, ning to end and show “all of please contact Monty at the the secrets.” Facebook page North Florida As far as game processing Outdoor Connection. These two beautiful Osceola Tom Turkeys are in full strut. Either one of these birds would be a great trophy. 4B SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28, 2021 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

able to continue because his pri- victory lane. GEDDERT vate gyms and gymnastics clubs JGR “Me and Adam talked a lot Continued From 1B operated outside of the view of Continued From 1B this offseason about not trying the public or even the athletes’ to get too much too early and parents. not trying too hard too early,” with Larry Nassar, the impris- Family Racing — a team that And that abuse, as described Bell said. “I would ask Adam, oned sports doctor who sexual- closed at the end of last season ‘Why can’t we win at the sec- ly abused hundreds of women by Nessel, was emotional and — was one of the worst of his and girls under the guise it was physical, from ordering one young career. Bell had won at ond race of the season at the treatment, the bulk of the case distraught girl to apologize to every level of his climb to Cup Daytona road course? That race against Geddert was for human him for trying to kill herself to but had only two top-five finish- was a great race for me last trafficking — a charge that even throwing another girl into the es with Leavine. year. Why can’t we win that?’ the state’s top law enforcement uneven bars with such force Team owner Joe Gibbs let “His reply was ‘There is no official acknowledged might not that it ruptured the lymph Erik Jones go and instead reason that we can’t, we just fit the common understanding nodes on one side of her neck. brought Bell back into the orga- don’t need to push our issue too of such a case. “In almost every elite gym nization, where Bell knew “I’m hard and make a mistake.’” “We think of it predomi- ... parents were not allowed, so either going to put up or shut The sweep showed that JGR, nantly as affecting people of they had no idea that if a kid up.” He delivered last week in already among the best teams color or those without means vomited and he saw there were his second Cup race with the in NASCAR, is will positioned to protect themselves ... but French fries, he would stick the team with a victory on the road for the future. The four-car Cup honestly it can happen to any- kid’s face in the vomit,” Manly course at Daytona International team features series champi- one, anywhere,” Michigan said. Speedway. ons Kyle Busch and Martin Attorney General Dana Nessel He said in recent years, some “It’s been really fun to be Truex Jr., as well as three-time said Thursday. “Young impres- gyms have opened up a bit to let relevant again,” Bell said. “I felt Daytona 500 winner Denny RICHARD ULREICH/ sionable women may at times Zuma Press/TNS the parents see how their kids like I’d fallen off the face of the Hamlin. be vulnerable and open to traf- At the 2012 Visa Championships are being coached. But many earth the last 12 months.” “The more competitive cars ficking crimes, regardless of gymnastics competition in still operate behind a wall of Bell’s victory came a day after that we can have in the Toyota their stature in the community St. Louis, John Geddert was secrecy. Ty Gibbs, the 18-year-old grand- stable, the more information or the financial well-being of given the coach of the year Klein said this secrecy has son of the team owner, scored that we can share,” Hamlin said. their families.” award. Geddert killed himself been tolerated and even encour- an Xfinity Series victory in his The sweep was also validation Lawyers for women who Thursday, after being charged aged because coaches were first career NASCAR national for the development program accused Geddert and Nassar with human trafficking of a producing champions that the series start. Toyota has nurtured. of abuse say Nassar’s imprison- whole country could be proud The weekend sweep by Bell has been backed by the minor, sexual assault, racketeer- of, which she traces back to manufacturer since his days ment and Geddert’s death won’t ing and lying to a police officer. two of JGR’s youngest drivers resolve some of the serious the wild success of Bela and was somewhat of a surprise. running dirt races a decade ago. issues that have plagued the “I think this sends a big mes- Martha Karolyi, the husband- Although Ty Gibbs won eight He won the Truck Series cham- sport. But they lauded the attor- sage that you can’t emotionally and-wife duo who coached ARCA Series races the last two pionship in 2017 and raced in ney general’s office for bringing and physically, and obviously America’s top female gymnasts years, it wasn’t a true indicator the championship round for the the trafficking case against the sexually, abuse children for the for three decades. of his talent. Any driver in supe- Xfinity title in 2018 and 2019. 63-year-old Geddert, who was sake of winning anymore,” she For most of those years, rior Gibbs equipment should The Cup win last weekend charged with making money said. she said, nobody was asking contend for wins. made Bell the “first develop- through the forced labor of What that means for the questions of what gymnasts JGR moved Gibbs up two ment driver that came all the young athletes. immediate future is that the later said was the couple’s levels for a crack at the Xfinity way from dirt to winning at the According to a transcript United States Olympic & harsh treatment of their young Series and Daytona’s road highest level of North American from a closed court hearing Paralympic Committee and USA charges. The coaches are now course race was supposed to be motorsports,” said David this week, Geddert reported Gymnastics, where Nassar once the subject of at least one law- a good place to get a feel for a Wilson, president of Toyota that his income was $2.7 million worked, will face increased suit from a gymnast who con- more powerful car. He’d never Racing Development. between 2014 and 2018. scrutiny, Klein and Manly said. tends they knew or should have before performed a live pit stop Both Jones and Daniel “They took a stand that if you Both organizations turned a known about Nassar’s behavior. and there was no practice or Suarez advanced through do this kind of thing as a coach, blind eye to such abusive treat- Finding out what is going on qualifying before the race. Toyota’s program to the Cup you are going to get charged,” ment, they said. will also be made tougher by Even so, Gibbs was fearless. Series, is an John Manly, an attorney for The USOPC didn’t respond to parents’ unwillingness to ask He powered his Toyota through Xfinity Series contender with accusers of the two men told a request for comment Friday. questions or look too closely the grass, around the compe- Gibbs, and Christian Eckes and The Associated Press, noting USA Gymnastics President Li because of all the success tition and past reigning Xfinity Chandler Smith compete in the that the maximum penalty of 15 Li Leung issued a statement Geddert and other coaches, Series champion Truck Series. years in prison for each of the expressing shock that Geddert Manly and others said. In a to score the win. Now Ty Gibbs appears to be 20 trafficking counts is more killed himself, and expressed transcript released this week, Two days after the victory, fast-tracked to the big leagues than the penalty for the sex her sympathy for the victims. this issue was raised by a young JGR announced an additional and Wilson couldn’t be prouder crime he was charged with. Manly and Klein said that woman who was coached by 14 Xfinity races for Gibbs this of the effort Toyota has put Sarah Klein, an attorney who although the latest case will Geddert. season. behind drivers. works with Manly and was bring more attention to abusive “He gets everyone to buy Bell was expected to be “Christopher Bell’s win on coached by Geddert, whom she coaching in women’s gymnas- into his program, then parents improved driving Gibbs cars Sunday, for me, justifies every said physically and emotionally tics, the success of coaches like start seeing positive results again. He’d won 16 Xfinity dollar we’ve spent,” Wilson said. abused her — and was sexually Geddert, whose 2012 Olympic from their gymnast, then they Series races in JGR cars, but “Every hour we’ve spent. All the abused by Nassar — said she team won the team gold, will are hooked,” she said. “The after struggling through his blood, sweat, and tears. You find doesn’t think Geddert’s suicide make reforming the sport more parents then decide to tolerate first Cup season, even crew one Hope Diamond, and all the will halt any reckoning for wom- difficult. They said so much of Geddert’s style or they turn chief Adam Stevens figured it hours of mining make it worth- en’s gymnastics. Geddert’s alleged abuse was their heads.” would take time to get Bell to while.” 5B SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28, 2021 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER Classified Department 755-5440 LAKE CITY REPORTER most ads less than Take ADvantage of the CLASSIFIED Reporter Classifieds! per day 755-5440 ADVANTAGE

than 7 days; if you are hearing AMERICAN ADVISORS defendant fails to do so, a de- DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Any person wishing to attend IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, or voice impaired, call 711. GROUP, fault will be entered against that The date of first publication of the meeting requiring an inter- THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN Plaintiff, defendant for the relief de- this notice is February 20, preter for the meeting should AND FOR COLUMBIA COUN- 626783 vs. manded in the petition. 2021. contact John Gill, City Clerk TY, FLORIDA February 28, 2021 SANDRA J. FINK AKA SANDY DATED this 11 day of Attorney for Personal Repre- (386-362-2276), at least 4 cal- CASE NUMBER:12-2021-CA- March 7, 2021 JEANNE FINK, et al. , 2021. sentatives: endar days prior to the meeting 0024 Defendants. BARRY A. BAKER Ryan J. Peters and an interpreter will be pro- ROBERT B. HOLLAND, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE CLERK OF COURT Attorney vided. Plaintiff, THE THIRD SALE Suwannee County, Florida Florida Bar Number: 0034774 AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLI- vs. JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (SEAL) 110 A Parshley Street CA UNKNOWN HEIRS, DE- FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, pursuant to an Order or Final By Felicia Flowers Live Oak, FL 32064 Aviso de primera audiencia VISEES, GRANTEES, AS- FLORIDA Judgment entered in Case No. As Deputy Clerk Telephone: (386) 362-1551 pública SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDI- CASE NO. 20000235CAAXMX 19000074CAMXAX of the Cir- PREVATT LAW FIRM, P.L. Fax: (386) 362-1561 La ciudad de Live Oak, FL está TORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY MIDFIRST BANK cuit Court of the 3RD Judicial James W. Prevatt, Jr. E-Mail: [email protected] considerando solicitar al Depar- OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING Plaintiff, Circuit in and for SUWANNEE Florida Bar No.: 0352012 Secondary E-Mail: tamento de Oportunidades BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR v. County, Florida, wherein, 120 East Howard Street [email protected] Económicas (DEO) de Florida AGAINST BILLIE J. LACROIX, KATHERINE DUCHENE; UN- AMERICAN ADVISORS Live Oak, FL 32064Telephone una subvención en bloque para deceased, UNKNOWN HEIRS, KNOWN SPOUSE OF GROUP, Plaintiff, and, SAN- (386) 362-7979 Email: jprevat- 625852 el desarrollo comunitario de pe- DEVISEES, GRANTEES, AS- KATHERINE DUCHENE; UN- DRA J. FINK AKA SANDY [email protected] February 21, 28, 2021 queñas ciudades: subvención SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDI- KNOWN TENANT 1; UN- JEANNE FINK, et al., et. al., Attorney for Plaintiffs del programa Coronavirus TORS, TRUSTEES, AND ANY KNOWN TENANT 2; are Defendants, I will sell to the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR (CDBG-CV) diseñada para ayu- OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING Defendants. highest bidder for cash at, THE 624601 SUWANNEE COUNTY, dar a los municipios o conda- BY, THROUGH, UNDER, OR NOTICE OF SALE FRONT STEPS of the Court- February 14, 21, 28, 2021 FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISION dos sin derecho a prepararse AGAINST SHIRLEY H. JOHN- Notice is hereby given that, house 200 South Ohio Ave. March 7, 2021 IN RE: ESTATE OF para , prevenir o responder a SON, deceased, SHERRY J. pursuant to the Final Judgment Live Oak, FL 32064, at the hour MILDRED IMOGENE RATLIFF los impactos económicos y de STEWART, KAREN J. BOYD, of Foreclosure entered on of 11:00 A.M., on the 15th day IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR File No. 2021-47- CP salud del COVID-19. La asig- MICHAEL B. JOHNSON, February 18, 2021, in this of April, 2021, the following de- SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORI- Deceased. nación total del programa Defendants. cause, in the Circuit Court of scribed property: DA NOTICE TO CREDITORS CDBG-CV para ciudades pe- NOTICE OF ACTION Columbia County, Florida, the LOT 4, BLOCK 1, RIVER PROBATE DIVISION The administration of the estate queñas es de $ 41,931,595.00. TO ABOVE NAMED DEFEN- clerk shall sell the property situ- WOODS SUBDIVISION UNIT IN RE: ESTATE OF of Mildred Imogene Ratliff, de- La Ciudad puede solicitar fon- DANTS ated in Columbia County, Flori- 3, A SUBDIVISION THEREOF File No. 21-000009-CP-MXAX ceased, whose date of death dos para proyectos desde $ YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED da, described as: AS RECORDED IN PLAT Division was January 15, 2021, is pend- 200,000.00 hasta $ of the filing of a Complaint LOT 68, EMERALD COVE BOOK 1, PAGE 448, PUBLIC OLEN MCADOO TODD, JR., ing in the Circuit Court for 5,000,000.00 dólares. against you to quiet title to the PHASE I, ACCORDING TO RECORDS OF SUWANNEE Deceased. Suwannee County, Florida, Estos fondos deben utilizarse following property in Columbia THE PLAT THEREOF, COUNTY, FLORIDA. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Division, the address para uno de los siguientes County, Florida: RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, Any person claiming an interest The administration of the estate of which is 200 South Ohio Av- propósitos: Lot 3, Happy Valley Subdivi- PAGE 35, OF THE PUBLIC in the surplus from the sale, if of OLEN MCADOO TODD, enue, Live Oak, Florida 32064. 1. Beneficiar a personas de in- sion, A Platted Subdivision Per RECORDS OF COLUMBIA any, other than the property JR. , deceased, whose date of The names and addresses of gresos bajos y moderados; o the Public Records of Columbia COUNTY, FLORIDA. owner as of the date of the Lis death was October 31, 2020, is the personal representative and 2. Prevención o eliminación de County, Florida. Together with a/k/a 142 SW FIELDSTONE Pendens must file a claim with- pending in the Circuit Court for the personal representatives' los tugurios y la plaga that certain 1971 single wide CT, LAKE CITY, FL 32024- in 60 days after the sale. Suwannee County, Florida, attorney are set forth below. 3. Abordar una necesidad ur- mobile home bearing title num- 0632 DATED this 17th day of Febru- Probate Division, the address All creditors of the decedent gente: debe aliviar una condi- ber 4858448. at public sale, to the highest ary, 2021. of which is 200 Ohio Avenue and other persons having ción que representa una ame- Columbia County Parcel Identi- and best bidder, for cash, Third Barry A. Baker South, Live Oak, FL 32064. claims or demands against naza seria e inmediata para fication Number: 15-7S-17- Floor of the Columbia County Clerk Circuit Court The names and addresses of decedent's estate on whom a quienes viven en el área. 09986-004 Courthouse, 173 NW Hernando By:_/s/Felicia Flowers the personal representative and copy of this notice is required to Las categorías de actividades You are required to serve a Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055, Deputy Clerk the personal representative's be served must file their claims para las cuales se pueden uti- copy of your written defenses, if on APRIL 14, 2021 beginning Publish in: LAKE CITY RE- attorney are set forth below. with this court ON OR BEFORE lizar estos fondos son: 1) any, on M. Aaron Dukes, the at 11:00 AM. PORTER All creditors of the decedent THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS Adquisición 2) Mejoras públicas Plaintiff’s attorney, whose ad- Any person claiming an interest Submitted by: and other persons having AFTER THE TIME OF THE 3) Instalaciones públicas 4) dress is Post Office Box 328, in the surplus from the sale, if GREENSPOON MARDER, LLP claims or demands against FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Asistencia empresarial 5) Asis- Lake Butler, Florida 32054, on any, other than the property 100 West Cypress Creek Road decedent's estate, on whom a NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER tencia microempresarial 6) Ser- or before the 16th day of March owner as of the date of the lis Trade Centre South, Suite 700 copy of this notice is required to THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A vicios públicos 7) Planificación 2021, and file the original with pendens must file a claim be- Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33309 be served, must file their claims COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON 8) Planificación de banda an- the Clerk of this Court either fore the clerk reports the sur- 954-491-1120 with this court ON OR BEFORE THEM. cha y 9) infraestructura pública. immediately before service on plus as unclaimed. IMPORTANT THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS All other creditors of the dece- En la audiencia pública se pro- Plaintiffs’ attorney or immedi- Dated this 25 day of February, If you are a person with a dis- AFTER THE TIME OF THE dent and other persons having porcionará información adi- ately thereafter; otherwise a de- 2021. ability who requires accommo- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS claims or demands against cional sobre la variedad de ac- fault will be entered against you James M. Swisher dations in order to participate in NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER decedent's estate must file their tividades que se pueden re- for the relief demanded in the Clerk of the Circuit Court a court proceeding, you are en- THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A claims with this court WITHIN 3 alizar. Para cada actividad que Complaint. (Seal) titled, at no cost to you, the pro- COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON MONTHS AFTER THE DATE se proponga, al menos el 70% DATED this 9th day of Febru- By: Amber Hancock vision of certain assistance. THEM. OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION de los fondos deben beneficiar ary, 2021. Deputy Clerk Please contact: Carrina Coop- All other creditors of the dece- OF THIS NOTICE. a personas de ingresos bajos y JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. Please Publish in: Lake City er, Court Administration, 173 dent and other persons having ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED moderados. Clerk of the Circuit Court Reporter NE Hernando Avenue, Room claims or demands against WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Al desarrollar una solicitud para Published in: Lake City Re- PUBLICATION DATES: 408, Lake City, FL 32055; decedent's estate must file their SET FORTH IN FLORIDA presentarla al DEO, la Ciudad porter On February 10, 17, 24 Invoice to: Phone: 386.758.163. Contact claims with this court WITHIN 3 STATUTES SECTION 733.702 de Live Oak debe planificar 2021 & March 3, 2021 eXL Legal, PLLC Court Administration at least 7 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. para minimizar el desplaza- By: Amber Hancock 12425 28TH ST NORTH, STE. days before your scheduled OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION NOTWITHSTANDING THE miento de personas como re- Deputy Clerk 200 court appearance, or immedi- OF THIS NOTICE. TIME PERIODS SET FORTH sultado de las actividades plan- ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33716- ately upon receiving this notifi- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED ificadas de CDBG. Además, la 624104 1826 cation if the time before the WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Ciudad de Live Oak debe de- February 14, 21, 28 2021 [email protected] scheduled appearance is less SET FORTH IN FLORIDA AFTER THE DECEDENT'S sarrollar un plan para ayudar a March 7, 2021 Email proof of copy to than 7 days; if you are hearing STATUTES SECTION 733.702 DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. las personas desplazadas. [email protected] impaired call 11. WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. The date of first publication of Una audiencia pública para If you are a person with a dis- (34407.1408/ JSchwartz) NOTWITHSTANDING THE this notice is February 27, recibir las opiniones de los ciu- ability who needs any accom- TIME PERIOD SET FORTH 2021. dadanos sobre las necesidades modation in order to participate 625913 ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED de alivio del coronavirus de la IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF in this proceeding, you are enti- TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE 627242 THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- February 21, 28, 2021 comunidad se llevará a cabo en tled, at no cost to you, to the AFTER THE DECEDENT'S February 28, 2021 101 White Ave SE, Live Oak, CUIT, IN AND FOR provision of certain assistance. DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. March 7, 2021 COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- FL 32064 el a las viernes, 5 de Please contact: Carrina Coop- The date of first publication of marzo de 2021 a 5:30 PM. DA. er, Court Administration, 173 CUIT this notice is: February 21, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CASE No. 20000182CAAXMX SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORI- 1st Public Hearing Notice Para obtener información sobre NE Hernando Avenue, Room 2021. la audiencia pública, co- WILMINGTON TRUST, NA- 408, Lake City, Florida 32055, DA. Signed on this 17th day of The City of Live Oak, FL is con- TIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT Case No.: 2019-209-CA sidering applying to the Florida muníquese con Jessica Gordy, Phone: 386-758-2163. February, 2021. Especialista en Proyectos y IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACI- *Contact Court Administration STEFAN D. BLUE and John R. Gierach, Esquire Department of Economic Op- TY, BUT SOLELY AS PALIZZIA Q. BLUE, his wife portunity (DEO) for a small Adquisiciones, al 386-362- at least 7 days before your Attorney for Personal Repre- 2276. TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST scheduled court appearance, or Petitioners, sentative Cities Community Development 2015-2, vs. Block Grant - Coronavirus La audiencia pública se llevará immediately upon receiving this Florida Bar No. 192265 a cabo en un lugar accesible PLAINTIFF, notification if the time before SHARITA SAMPSON, LILITA Gierach and Gierach, P.A. (CDBG-CV) Program grant de- VS. SAMPSON, and MONTERIO signed to help a non-entitle- para la ADA; sin embargo, si the scheduled appearance is Post Office Box 536027 alguna persona discapacitada MICHAEL F. GRECIAN, ET AL. less than 7 days; if you are DARNELL SAMPSON, Orlando, FL 32853-6027 ment municipalities or counties DEFENDANT(S). Respondents. to prepare for, prevent, or re- que desee asistir a la reunión y hearing impaired call 711. Telephone: (407) 894-6941 requiera adaptaciones espe- NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE NOTICE OF ACTION Email: [email protected] spond to the health and eco- SALE FOR CONSTUCTIVE SER- nomic impacts of COVID-19. ciales para la reunión, debe co- 626961 Secondary Email: municarse con John Gill, Sec- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN February 28, 2021 VICE OF PROCESS [email protected] Total Small Cities CDBG-CV pursuant to the Final Judgment TO:SHARITA SAMPSON, LILI- Program Allocation is $ retario de la ciudad (386-362- March 7, 2021 EVELYN TODD 2276), al menos 4 días calen- of Foreclosure dated February TA SAMPSON; MONTERIO Personal Representative 41,931,595.00. The City can 22, 2021, in the above action, I Registration of Fictitious DARNELL SAMPSON; ALL apply for project funding from dario antes de la reunión y Se Names 13225 201st Road proporcionarán adaptaciones. will sell to the highest bidder for PARTIES CLAIMING INTER- Live Oak, FL 32060 $200,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 cash at Columbia County, Flori- We the undersigned, being duly ESTS BY, THROUGH, UN- dollars. Cualquier persona que desee da, on April 14, 2021, at 11:00 sworn, do hereby declare under DER, OR AGAINST THE These funds must be used for asistir a la reunión y requiera oath that the names of all per- 625829 un intérprete para la reunión AM, at 3rd Floor of courthouse NAMED DEFENDANTS; ALL February 21, 28, 2021 one of the following purposes: - 173 N.E. Hernando Ave., sons interested in the business PARTIES HAVING OR CLAIM- 1. To benefit low- and moder- debe comunicarse con John Lake City, FL 32055 for the fol- or profession carried on under ING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TI- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ate-income persons; or Gill, Secretario de la ciudad lowing described property: the name of EMMA'S BY DE- TLE, OR INTEREST IN AND SUWANNEE COUNTY, 2. Prevention or elimination of (386-362-2276), al menos 4 LOT 1 AND LOT 13, SOUTH- SIGN, 183 CROWN JEWEL TO THE PROPERTY DE- FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISION slum and blight días calendario antes de la re- WOOD ACRES, UNIT 3, A GLN., LAKE CITY, FL 32055 SCRIBED BELOW, AND TO IN RE: ESTATE OF 3. Address an Urgent Need - unión y se le proporcionará un SUBDIVISION ACCORDING Contact Phone Number: (386) ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY THOMAS PHILLIP HURST must alleviate a condition that intérprete. TO THE PLAT THEREOF 965-0762 and the extent of the CONCERN: File No. 2020-73-CP poses serious and immediate RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 3, interest of each, is as follows: A Complaint for Partition has Division Probate threat to those living in the 626728 PAGE 91, PUBLIC RECORDS Name: EMMA EDWARDS been filed to acquire certain Deceased. area. February 28, 2021 OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, Extent of Interest: 100% property interests in Suwannee NOTICE TO CREDITORS The categories of activities for FLORIDA. by:/s/ EMMA EDWARDS County, Florida, for property The administration of the estate which these funds may be used Any person claiming an interest STATE OF FLORIDA described as follows: of Thomas Phillip Hurst, de- are: 1) Acquisition 2) Public im- in the surplus from the sale, if COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Begin at the NW corner of Sec- ceased, whose date of death provements 3) Public facilities any, other than the property Sworn to and subscribed before tion 15 and run South 889.79 was January 25, 2020, is pend- 4) Business assistance 5) Mi- owner as of the date of the lis me this 23RD day of FEBRU- feet to the Point of Beginning; ing in the Circuit Court for croenterprise assistance 6) pendens must file a claim be- ARY, A.D. 2021. thence run Ease 300 feet, Suwannee County, Florida, Public services 7) Planning 8) fore the clerk reports the sur- by:/s/ GEORGE MORSE South 159.93 feet, West 300 Probate Division, the address Broadband planning and 9) News Reporter plus as unclaimed. The Court, Title: Notary feet, North 159.93 feet to the of which is 200 South Ohio Av- public infrastructure. Additional in its discretion, may enlarge Point of Beginning, also known enue, Live Oak, Florida 32064. information regarding the range The Lake City Reporter has an the time of the sale. Notice of 627074 as Lot 33 of an unrecorded plat The names and addresses of of activities that may be under- opening for an aggressive the changed time of sale shall February 28, 2021 in NW ¼ of Section 15, Town- the personal representatives taken will be provided at the news reporter. Our community be published as provided here- Registration of Fictitious ship 2 South, Range 13 East. and the personal representa- public hearing. For each activity offers plenty of opportunity for in. Names (Property Appraiser Parcel No. tives' attorney are set forth be- that is proposed, at least 70% enterprise news, including Date: February 23, 2021 We the undersigned, being duly 15-02S-13E-0510900.5000) low. of the funds must benefit low- some investigative work. This Clerk of the Circuit Court sworn, do hereby declare under Each Defendant and any other All creditors of the decedent and moderate-income persons. position covers a variety of By: Amber Hancock oath that the names of all per- persons or entities claiming by, and other persons having In developing an application for news assignments and some Deputy Clerk of the Court sons interested in the business through, under, or against the claims or demands against submission to DEO, the City of features. Plus, theres also an Prepared by: or profession carried on under corporations or other legal enti- decedent's estate on whom a Live Oak must plan to minimize opportunity to write for our va- Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, the name of SOL VERDE Con- ties named as a defendant; and copy of this notice is required to displacement of persons as a riety of magazine products. PLLC tact PO BOX 611, High all claimants, persons or par- be served must file their claims result of planned CDBG activi- The successful candidate 1515 South Federal Highway, Springs, FL 32655 and the ex- ties, natural or corporate, or with this court ON OR BEFORE ties. In addition, the City of Live must be able to generate ac- Suite 100 tent of the interest of each, is whose exact legal status is un- THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS Oak is required to develop a curate copy quickly and have Boca Raton, FL 33432 as follows: known, claiming under any of AFTER THE TIME OF THE plan to assist displaced per- instincts for reporting on a va- Please furnish copy to Newspa- Name: MARK FAIRCHILD the above named or described FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS sons. riety of subjects. per: Extent of Interest: 100% defendants or parties or claim- NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER A public hearing to receive citi- Send a resume, clips and Lake City Reporter by:/s/ MARK FAIRCHILD ing to have any right, title, inter- THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A zen views concerning the com- references to Attn: Mary Sexton STATE OF FLORIDA est or lien in and to the lands COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON munity's Coronavirus relief Jamie Wachter, editor, 180 E. Duval St. COUNTY OF (ALACHUA) above described is hereby re- THEM. needs will be held at 101 White Lake City Reporter at Lake City, FL 32055 Sworn to and subscribed before quired to serve a copy of the All other creditors of the dece- Ave SE, Live Oak, FL 32064 on [email protected] [email protected] me this 17TH day of FEBRU- written answer and defenses to dent and other persons having Friday, March 5, 2021 at 5:30 com ARY, A.D. 2021. said petition on plaintiff’s attor- claims or demands against pm. For information concern- If you are a person with a dis- by:/s/ ASHLEY SCUDDER ney, whose name and address decedent's estate must file their ing the public hearing contact ability who needs any accom- Title: Notary is: claims with this court WITHIN 3 Jessica Gordy, Project & Pro- modation in order to participate James W. Prevatt, Jr. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE curement Specialist, at 386- Buy It in this proceeding, you are enti- 626025 Prevatt Law Firm, P.L. OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION 362-2276. tled, at no cost to you, to the February 28, 2021 120 East Howard Street OF THIS NOTICE. The public hearing is being Sell It provision of certain assistance. Live Oak, Florida 32064 ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED conducted in an ADA accessi- Please contact ADA Coordina- and to file the original of said WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS ble location, however if any dis- tor at 386-719-7428 , 173 NE written defenses with the clerk SET FORTH IN FLORIDA abled person wishing to attend Find It Hernando Avenue, Room 408, of said court by March 18, STATUTES SECTION 733.702 the meeting requiring special Lake City Reporter Lake City, FL 32055 at least 7 2021, showing what right, title, WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. accommodations for the meet- days before your scheduled IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF or interest defendant has in or NOTWITHSTANDING THE ing should contact John Gill, court appearance, or immedi- THE 3RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, to the property described in the TIME PERIODS SET FORTH City Clerk (386-362-2276), at ately upon receiving this notifi- IN AND FOR SUWANNEE petition and to show why the ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED least 4 calendar days prior to cation if the time before the COUNTY, FLORIDA. relief should be not be granted TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE the meeting and special ac- Classifieds scheduled appearance is less CASE No.19000074CAMXAX as set forth in the petition. If a AFTER THE DECEDENT'S commodations will be provided. than 7 days; if you are hearing AMERICAN ADVISORS defendant fails to do so, a de- DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Any person wishing to attend the meeting requiring an inter- 6B SATURDAY/SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27-28, 2021 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER Classified Department 755-5440

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GO Columbia second baseman Ty Jackson tags out Baker County’s Timmy Seymour as he tries to steal second base. TO www.lakecityreporter.com Click FORMS & SUBMISSIONS to Jamil Jones and then “We had no command leadoff walk in the fifth CHS gave a free pass to Davis of the strike zone. None.” and stole second, only to q Anniversary Announcement Continued From 1B to walk in a run. A 3-0 lead was more also be left stranded on q Birth Announcement That was it for Todd, than enough for Stevens. base. q Change of Address who was relieved by The junior did run into a “We had nothing,” Chauncey Mays. Even bit of trouble in second Thomas said. “Offensively q Delivery Issues or Concerns to take an early 1-0 lead on Columbia (2-1). Todd Mays was a little erratic, inning when Kade Jackson we just did not compete. q Engagement Announcement retired the side in order giving up a hit with two reached on an error We had a hard time throw- q Give a gift subscription the next two frames but walks and a hit batter in his to start things off but ing strikes on the mound q Letter to the Editor ran into trouble again in one inning of relief. Mason Jackson ultimately was and we had a hard time Gray pitched the final 2 1/3 stranded at third when competing at the plate.” q News Tips the fourth despite sending innings, giving up a hit with Stevens escaped danger q the first two hitters back Obituary Form to the dugout. four strikeouts. with a . THE WEEK AHEAD q Place a Classified Ad Jaydin Givens drew a “Against quality oppo- Dumas slapped a one- Columbia is back home q Submit an Event to the Calendar two-out walk and Brady nents you’ve got to be able out double down the right- Tuesday against Bradford q Vacation Delivery Service Chauncey then reached to get that 20-inch area field line in third but he for a 7 p.m. start before and command and make was left standing at sec- q on an error. That proved the teams meet in Starke Wedding Announcement costly as Todd then it as tough on guys as you ond base. Columbia’s only on Thursday. The week Lake City Reporter walked Titus Richardson, can make it and we just other opportunity came then wraps up with a road surrendered an RBI single didn’t,” Thomas said. when Ty Jackson drew a trip to Santa Fe on Friday. Lake City Reporter Columbia, Inc. Your marketplace source for Lake City and Columbia County

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FILE Harbor Freight will be celebrating its grand opening in Live Oak on March 6. Harbor Freight set for grand opening of Live Oak store Tool store slated Harbor Freight for the tools they need to get the job to grand open Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter done at an affordable price. Susan Jenkins (from left) stands with Inga Dwyer, Toys for Tots Coordinator for Columbia and Suwannee March 6. “We are the place for counties and her husband Chuck Jenkins. Dwyer recently presented the Jenkins with a plaque. The quality tools at the lowest Staff report Jenkinses made a huge donation to the program for last Christmas allowing Toys for Tots to double the prices for mechanics, con- amount of children served. tractors, homeowners and LIVE OAK — The wait hobbyists — any tool user is over. who cares about value.” Harbor Freight will hold The 15,000-square foot Toys for Tots, Dwyer recognize its grand opening for its store, which is Harbor Live Oak store March 6 at Freight’s 80th location in 8 a.m. Florida, will offer a full Jenkinses for crucial donation The tool store, located selection of tools and at 1527 Ohio Avenue S., equipment from automo- By TONY BRITT opened earlier this month tive to air and power tools, [email protected] ahead of the official grand from storage and shop opening. It is open seven equipment, from outdoor The Toys for Tots program in days a week from 8 a.m. to power equipment to gen- Columbia and Suwannee counties 7 p.m. Mondays through erators and from welding has helped thousands of children Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 supplies to hand tools, experience joy on Christmas morn- p.m. on Sundays. which come with a lifetime ing by having a gift under their Company officials say warranty. Christmas tree. once the covid-19 pan- According to company And sometimes Toys for Tots and demic ends, the store will officials, the new location Inga Dwyer, the program coordi- be open from 8 a.m. to 8 brings approximately 25-30 nator for Columbia and Suwannee p.m. Mondays through new jobs to the community. counties, find a gift under the tree Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 Harbor Freight themselves. p.m. on Sundays. announced its plans to open Experiencing a crunch this past “We’re ready to serve a Live Oak location at the Christmas due to the covid-19 pan- and deliver value to cus- end of December. demic, a native Columbia Countian tomers in Live Oak and all Since opening its first stepped up to help the program as of Suwannee County,” Store store in 1980, Harbor it struggled through increased num- Manager Melissa Allen said Freight now has 1,100 bers — 4,721 were served in 2020 in a release. “At Harbor stores across the country following 2,232 in 2019. Freight, we recognize with more than 21,000 asso- Charles “Chuck” Jenkins and his that now, more than ever, ciates and 40 million-plus wife Susan, the co-owners of CWU our customers depend on customers. Inc., an international staffing firm that provides support to the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, LCR joins Suwannee Chamber made a substantial financial contri- bution to the Toys for Tots program. Susan Jenkins (left) shares an embrace with Inga Dwyer, Toys for Tots Dwyer said the donation came at a Coordinator for Columbia and Suwannee counties, after receiving a crucial time and allowed the agency plaque from Toys for Tots. Chuck Jenkins and his wife Susan Jenkins, to purchase additional toys as its the co-owners of CWU Inc., an international staffing firm that provides support to the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, made a DONATION continued on 3C substantial financial contribution to the Toys for Tots program. Belk files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, giving the retail icon a lifeline By AUSTIN WEINSTEIN store for $3 billion, Belk The Charlotte Observer found itself bankrupt after a daunting debt load, shift- CHARLOTTE, N.C. — ing consumers tastes and a Once one of Charlotte’s dying business model were top companies, Belk filed all magnified by the covid- Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 19 pandemic. Houston late Tuesday. It’s “The covid-19 pandem- the first step in the Charlotte ic directly resulted in retail icon’s reorganization drastic declines in sales, SECILY JOHNSON/Special to the Reporter plan that will see its owner, revenue, and liquidity,” The Lake City Reporter joined the Suwannee County Sycamore Partners, cede a said Belk Chief Financial Chamber of Commerce recently. Executive Director large stake of the company Officer William Langley Hillary Cannon presented LCR Publisher Todd Wilson to its lenders while main- in a filing connected with with a welcome packet as a new member. ‘Our news- taining control. DAVID T. FOSTER III/The Charlotte Observer/TNS the bankruptcy. paper has a solid reputation of supporting small busi- If approved, the bank- The Charlotte department store chain formally filed “Belk stands here today ness and smart growth throughout the region and we ruptcy plan is slated to give bankruptcy after announcing restructuring plans last with an actionable and com- wanted to show our support for the business commu- Belk a new infusion of cap- month. prehensive solution to its nity in Suwannee County,’ Wilson said. ‘Our newspaper ital and cut its debt load by capital structure and liquid- has been welcomed into Live Oak and Suwannee about $450 million. to be completed in a quick A little more than five ity issues,” Langley said. County and we are very appreciative. We are excited The hearing for the bank- 24 hours, is scheduled for 3 years since the Belk fam- to be a member of this very active organization.’ ruptcy, which is expected p.m. EST Wednesday. ily sold the department BELK continued on 3C 2C SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 BUSINESS LAKE CITY REPORTER Limit the potential for damage Should I claim

Dear Dave, DAVE SAYS strongly advise to begin putting My husband started working at a 15 percent of your income toward Social Security now new company about a year ago. As retirement before you start any out- part of his sign on, they gave him side investing. $5,000 in company stock. The stock Don’t get me wrong, I don’t or wait until I’m 70? has nearly doubled in value since mind a little selective and educat- then, and we were wondering if we ed dabbing here and there once Dear Rusty: I’m cur- RUSTY SAYS should buy more, considering how the basics are taken care of first. rently 67 years old and well it has done. However, I’d never recommend still working full time. I Cathi putting more than 10 percent of took a big financial hit your nest egg into a single stock. in 2008, which is why Dear Cathi, Dave Ramsey The reason? If the single stock I’m still working, and I totally get why you two might CEO of Ramsey Solutions tanks and you lose it all, then your I expect to continue be excited over a stock that dou- loss is only a blip on your financial working until I’m 70. My bled in value over the course of fast — or even faster. radar. question is: should I take a year. But what you’re talking I don’t know where you and your Of course, it would be fantastic Social Security now, bank about doing right now is a very husband are in your overall finan- if this single stock went through it until I’m 70, and then risky proposition. The truth is any cial situation, but I recommend the roof and you two made a ton pay it out to myself upon stock that doubles in value over people become debt-free except for of money. Just make sure you limit retirement? Or would it Russell Gloor the course of just one year is high- their homes, and have an emergen- the potential for damage in this be better to hold off until AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor ly volatile. It’s unusual for stocks cy fund of three to six months of kind of scenario by limiting your I’m 70 to claim. Longevity of about 85 seems to run to do things like that, and it also expenses saved up before invest- exposure. also consider that — if in my family. Signed: means it could go down just as ing. Once you reach that point, I — Dave you should die before Working Senior your wife and she has reached her full retire- Dear Working Senior: ment age — your wife will I’m afraid there’s no simple get 100% of the benefit answer to your question, you are receiving at your Three ways to stop but I’ll give you some death. If you claim earlier points to ponder. (e.g., now), your wife will If you don’t need the get that earlier smaller money right now, and you amount as your widow. spending and start saving expect to enjoy at least Compare that to what average longevity (about she’ll get by you waiting id you know nearly 40% of RACHEL SAYS cial life, because they motivate you 85 for a man your current until age 70 to claim, Americans can’t cover a to save for the long haul. If you’re age), then waiting until when your benefit will be D$400 expense from their a spender, saving for the sake of you’re 70 will give you the about 24% more than it is savings? saving isn’t meaningful. But when maximum monthly benefit now. Again, something for People give many different you really, truly want something, and the most in cumulative you to consider. reasons for not being able to save no one can stop you from saving lifetime Social Security ben- If you claim at age 70 money, and I’ve heard them all. for it and working hard to make it efits if you meet average you will have collected Some people do have it harder happen. longevity. And if you live about the same amount of than others, but I’ve also seen Focusing on something you want beyond the average, your money at age 82 as if you enough single moms work three to spend money on later will help cumulative lifetime benefits had claimed now. That is jobs to change their family tree, you say no to the momentary high will be correspondingly your “breakeven” point, and enough blue-collar dads retire Rachel Cruze of a new pair of shoes. The shoes more. Since you’ve already which is where your as millionaires that I’m prone to Host of ‘The Rachel Cruze Show’ will still be there once your emer- delayed past your full expected longevity comes believe most of us are better off gency fund is in place. retirement age (66) you are into play. If you think already earning delayed you will beat the average than we think. which means I enjoy more expen- retirement credits (DRCs) and you do, you’ll collect That might sound like tough sive things. You can find out what Stop before you buy at the rate of 8% for each much more in total life- love, and it is. I hate seeing the your money tendencies are, and There are two things I do before full year you delay (the time Social Security ben- way this pandemic has affected the what they mean for your financial I make a purchase over $10. First, maximum Social Security efits by waiting until you livelihoods of people all over this habits, in my free quiz. But I’ve I think about it overnight. If I still benefit is reached at age are 70 to claim. Of course, country. The habit of saving isn’t found ways to make saving a habit genuinely want the item the next 70). something we can do passively. In in my life, because I see how cru- day, I’ll move on to my second deci- no one knows how long Can you do better than fact, you’ve got to be intentional cial it is. sion-maker. I ask myself: Would I they will live, but if your an 8% annual increase by and save like your life depends on Here are three ways you can still want this if no one else ever family history suggests claiming now and saving it. You need an emergency fund turn your urges to spend money saw it? For me, using these filters a long life and you’re in or investing the money? that can cover three to six months’ into saving money: stops impulse purchases dead in good health now, delay- worth of your basic expenses. their tracks. Plus, it’s a good way to That would be the main ing is usually a prudent I’m a spender, so I get why sav- check my heart before I buy more point to evaluate, and only choice. That is, however, ing is hard. On top of that, I have Focus on your dreams you know your investment a decision only you can Dreams are crucial to your finan- the “status” money tendency — RACHEL continued on 3C options. But you should make.

Ask the Fool Secondary Offering I read that Zoom Video Com- Qmunications had a secondary offering. What does that mean? — T.R., Cedar Crest, New Mexico pay extra for. Original Medicare will It means Zoom sold more Fool’s School My Dumbest Investment The Motley Fool Take often charge you 20% of many bills, of its shares to raise money A with no upper limit, while Medicare — in this case, about $2 billion. Medicare Advantage plans might charge you a Penny Stock Burn Banking on Profits When a company debuts on the low copayment for each doctor visit Go Solar USA was the first stock Citigroup (NYSE: C) is a stock market, it usually has an Advantage Plans or service — and they cap your out- I ever owned. As I write this, it blue-chip stock on sale, with its “initial public offering” (IPO), Anyone signing up for Medicare of-pocket spending. trades at $0.006 per share, and it shares recently down almost 20% selling shares to the public and gets to choose either “original Medi- There are some drawbacks, taught me what a lot of experts say from their 52-week highs. One collecting money from the sale. care” or a Medicare Advantage plan. though. While original Medicare about penny stocks: You can’t get of the biggest banks in the world, (The shares will then trade hands (They can switch between them at rich overnight. — C.S., online Citigroup has been pressured by the lets you see any health care provider on the market, but the company least once a year, too, during the pandemic and fears of what it might who accepts Medicare, Medicare The Fool Responds: Many doesn’t profit directly from that.) annual enrollment period.) Close do to Citigroup’s business. Low Advantage plans typically limit you experts consider penny stocks If the company later needs a cash to 38 million people were recently interest rates have also hurt its ability to a network of doctors — though far too volatile and dangerous boost, perhaps to grow faster, enrolled in original Medicare — for investors, and we have long to generate meaningful interest these networks can be large. Original it has choices: It could sell off which consists of Part A (hospital ser- warned against them ourselves. income, while employee errors also Medicare usually won’t cover you cost the company. some assets, borrow money — or vices) and Part B (medical services) (A penny stock these days is one outside the U.S., but some Medicare Citigroup is soon to be under new sell more shares of stock, via a — while more than 23 million had trading for less than about $5 per Advantage plans offer limited cover- management, though, with incoming “secondary offering.” chosen a Medicare Advantage plan share.) But they continue to attract age abroad. many investors — typically CEO Jane Fraser — the first woman If a company’s shares have (sometimes referred to as Part C). So, what’s best for you? Start by naive ones. ever to lead a large Wall Street bank. skyrocketed, as Zoom’s have, Medicare Advantage plans are It’s spending more than $1 billion making a list of the prescription If you have $1,000 to invest, due to videoconferencing demand well worth considering. Offered to improve internal controls, and drugs you take and the doctors you for example, being able to buy, during the pandemic, it will col- by private insurance companies reports, “The entire management see. Also list the kinds of health care say, 10,000 shares of a $0.10 lect a lot of money for each share. such as Anthem Blue Cross and team is committed to achieving services you need and use, noting stock can seem better than buying The downside of offering UnitedHealthcare, they’re regulated 10 shares of a $100 stock. It can operational excellence and a best-in- any upcoming surgeries, travel or new shares for sale is that doing by the U.S. government. This is indeed seem like you can get rich class risk and control environment.” big-ticket expenses. When reviewing The company is also restructuring so dilutes the value of existing key: They’re required to provide at overnight with such seemingly the plans you’re considering, com- itself, and Fraser may be eyeing shares. Imagine, for example, least as much coverage as original bargain-priced stocks. But even pare how well each will meet your more global expansion. a company with 100 shares of Medicare — and they typically offer low-priced stocks can fall, and needs — and how much you’ll likely penny stocks often do. Indeed, Go The world’s eventual recovery from stock outstanding. If you own much more. spend out of pocket with each option. Solar USA’s shares have recently the pandemic will boost Citigroup’s 10 of them, you own 10% of While original Medicare doesn’t business as well, as more people work, The Medicare.gov website offers a traded as low as $0.001 per share the company. If it issues 20 cover vision, hearing and/or dental spend, take out loans and pay off debt. “Medicare Plan Finder” to help you and have been volatile. more shares, though, your 10 care, many Medicare Advantage Overall, Citigroup should be a less compare and choose. Note the star If you’d wanted to invest in solar shares will only be 1/12th of the plans do; they often include pre- risky stock in the future. While the ratings of your candidate plans and energy, a better move would have company, or 8.3%. scription drug coverage, too, which been to pick a few established, next few months, even quarters, could favor four- or five-star plans. be rocky, Citigroup should be a good *** those in original Medicare have to growing and profitable solar stocks — or a mutual fund or exchange- long-term investment coming out of What are the best books about traded fund (ETF) that focused on the recession. 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By MICHAEL E. KANELL with sales of $32.3 billion and said Menear. “We see a con- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution net earnings of $2.5 billion. tinued blend of the physical Pride pleads Net earnings for the year were and digital worlds,” he said. In a pandemic-distorted $12.9 billion. As white collar professionals guilty to economy, Home Depot raked But the ongoing pandem- work from home, they tend in $132 billion in revenue from ic has driven the company’s to find renovation projects, February 2020 to January expenses much higher. Home Home Depot officials said. price-fixing 2021, an increase of nearly 20% Depot spent more than $2 bil- While the pandemic roiled Chicken giant to pay over the previous fiscal year. lion on higher pay for workers the labor market and led to The public health crisis and about $240 million on per- millions losing their jobs, the $108M for conspiring triggered massive spending sonal protection equipment, vast majority of the unem- to inflate prices. on home improvements, add- extra cleaning of stores and ployed are lower-wage work- By MICHAEL HIRTZER ing dramatically to demand other safety protocols. ers who tend to be renters. Bloomberg News for materials and equipment For many businesses, the Home Depot’s revenue from both professionals and economic fallout has been growth has come without a Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., one do-it-yourselfers. disastrous, especially those slew of store openings. Last of the top U.S. chicken pro- “For many of our custom- depending on in-person inter- year, the company expanded ducers, has become the first ers, home has never been actions. But, for those with by just five stores, officials company sentenced to pay more important,” Home Depot robust e-commerce oper- said. a criminal fine as part of an chairman and chief executive ations, the year was one of The massive chain, which ongoing antitrust investiga- Craig Menear said in a con- expansion. is headquartered in Vinings, Dreamstime/TNS tion into the industry by the ference call with analysts and Home Depot benefited from now has more than 400,000 Home Depot has raked in $132 billion in Justice Department. reporters. the trend to online as well as employees and 2,296 retail revenue from February 2020 to January The JBS SA-owned firm The fourth fiscal quarter the sudden out-of-office exile locations, most of them in the 2021 during the pandemic, an increase of — which has a processing was the company’s strongest, of many white-collar workers, United States. nearly 20% over the previous fiscal year. plant in western Suwannee County — pleaded guilty to conspiring with rivals to ille- pate. “Once this got started, Local Black History n Rev. Isadore Williams gally prop up prices between LEGACY one of the things that made it Month Spotlights n Timmy Jernigan 2012 and 2017, and will pay Continued From 6C extra touching and unique was Fort White High $108 million, the Justice we had several adults say, ‘this n Department said Tuesday. During Black History Month, John Brown our goal was to make this vid- person changed my life and I n Demetric Jackson That adds to hundreds of mil- students at each of the schools eos available and really spot- would love to be able to speak Lake City Middle lions of dollars in civil settle- within the Columbia County light these people that have about them’.” n Carlton Tunsil ments that the chicken indus- changed education and our She said adults that partici- School District researched n Martin Luther Ferguson try has already made. community.” pated include Columbia High and highlighted local African- Melrose Elementary The fines and payments Swisher said the program Principal Trey Hosford who pre- American heroes. Those locals n Glynell Presley are likely not over, a sign decided to honor Columbia sented the feature on one of his highlighted with videos, which n Eugene Jefferson that the extreme consoli- County African-Americans for mentors, Mario Coppock, the were edited by Christopher Niblack Elementary dation that’s occurred in Black History month through Columbia County Recreation Jordan, that will be publicly n Minnie J. Niblack the chicken industry over the program because they Department Director and Keith available after Monday on the n Louise Hines past decades is starting to wanted start at home. Couey, Fort White High School district’s website at columbia. Pathways Academy exact a cost. The investi- “A lot of these people have principal, who presented a fea- k12.us. n Bernice Presley gation into chicken anti- truly impacted people and ture on his friend John Brown, n Simon Fleming trust is ongoing, the Justice they’ve led people in direc- the former Columbia County Columbia City Elementary Pinemount Elementary Department said, and 10 tions in their careers and their Special Olympics Director. n Hope Jernigan n Bettye Lane individuals at major chicken faith and we wanted to start at “It was really nice to have Columbia High n Dr. Tommy Randolph producers have previously home,” she said. the children be able to talk, and n Norman Choice Richardson Sixth Grade been charged. She said the project is special also get our staff involved, our n Mario Coppock Academy The “guilty plea demon- and unique because it allows principals involved and to hear n Terri Seymore Thomas n Barbara Foreman strates our unwavering people to hear the information them say, we need to celebrate Eastside Elementary n Lawrence Davis commitment to prosecuting from the students. the legacy that they’ve left,” n Al Nelson Summers Elementary companies that violate the “It was cool to have the kids Swisher said. “That was kind n Kobe Kimble n Narrie Smith nation’s antitrust laws, espe- be involved in it,” she said, not- of the whole point of it. Our Five Points Elementary n Alfonso Levy cially when it involves some- ing the other thing that made hashtag is: Build Your Legacy; n Melva Rose Scippio Westside Elementary thing as central to everyday the project unique was several and that’s what these people n Gloria Bradley n Argatha Gilmore life as the food we eat,” said adults also wanted to partici- have done.” Fort White Elementary n Dr. Athena Randolph Richard Powers, acting assis- tant attorney general of the DOJ’s antitrust division. their shoppers. In a bid to capture Belk was not just a local store but people with the ability to raise The chicken industry BELK changing tastes, CEO Lisa Harper a civic institution. objections and gum up the works has also been embroiled Continued From 1C said that Belk would emphasize of a bankruptcy that is in-process. in a class action lawsuit for home goods, outdoor apparel and Unexpected venue In a series of proposed filings years. Major buyers includ- After struggling financial- activewear going forward, accord- The venue for the bankruptcy, made in advance of Tuesday’s ing Chick-Fil-A and Target ly for much of 2020, Sycamore ing to the bankruptcy publication the Southern District of Texas, bankruptcy petition, Belk request- Corp. have accused poultry announced that Belk would file Reorg Research. may appear a bit out of place ed the court’s permission to allow companies of fixing prices. bankruptcy and restructure in The bankruptcy has evoked bit- because Belk has no stores in it to continue to do everything Pilgrim’s earlier this year January. The bankruptcy will tersweet memories of many in the Houston. But the district is a hot- from paying employees to operat- said it would pay $75 million not result in the liquidation of Charlotte area, for whom Belk was bed of U.S. bankruptcies. ing its gift card program. to settle with plaintiffs, while the stores, as has happened with the place to buy a prom dress or U.S. bankruptcy law effectively The bankruptcy judge, Marvin Tyson Foods Inc., America’s other retail bankruptcies. their first job. With its headquar- lets companies choose where they Isgur, is expected to grant Belk’s biggest meatmaker, said it Belk has pledged to have no ters on Tyvola Road in Charlotte, go bankrupt. Belk joined Nieman requests, allowing the company would pay $221.5 million. layoffs or stores closures as a part Belk has 17,000 employees and Marcus and others in choosing to continue business as usual for Pilgrim’s said the plea of the bankruptcy. Still, filings that 291 department stores through- the Houston venue where the a period of time. marks the end of the govern- Belk distributed to lenders hint out the South. judges turn around major corpo- While Sycamore has said it ment’s investigation into the that cuts could come after it is out The Belk family that had con- rate reorganizations faster than expects a quick bankruptcy, there company. of bankruptcy. trolled the business since it began anywhere else. is one outstanding objection to The government “will On top of all of that, the long in 1888 was active in Charlotte’s Belk’s plan to be in and out of the bankruptcy plan under review bring no further charges term sustainability of a depart- civic and philanthropic life, and bankruptcy in just 24 hours is by the judge, according to the fil- against Pilgrim’s in this mat- ment store like Belk is uncertain. the Belk name is omnipresent possible because Sycamore got ing by Belk’s CFO. The objection ter, provided the company Middlebrow department stores in Charlotte, on stadiums and Belk’s creditors to approve terms is from the Louisiana Department complies with the terms like Belk have seen interest wane freeways. While the stores will of the deal in advance in what’s of Revenue, the filing said, with- and provisions of the agree- for years, as stores like TJMaxx, remain, the bankruptcy signals known as a pre-packaged bank- out elaborating on the substance ment,” said Cameron Bruett, Sephora and Lululemon took a potential end of an era where ruptcy. Pre-approval leaves fewer of the claim. a spokesman for Pilgrim’s.

take to donate something to giving back to our local com- ognized and given a plaque RACHEL DONATION invest in our children’s future. munity is probably one of the for their charitable donation, Continued From 2C Continued From 1C If that’s toys to keep them most important things we Susan Jenkins said that was not stuff. happy in tough times to keep can do. I’ve had a successful the purpose for the donation. numbers increased. them with a positive attitude, military career, we’ve had a “It wasn’t about a plaque,” Give yourself little rewards along “The donation was phenom- especially with the lockdown successful business and if we she said. “It was about seeing the way enal,” Dwyer said. “It assisted of schools and everything else don’t pay it back then we’ve children get Christmas gifts in You’ll never stick with a new habit if in helping get toys when I was that’s going on, I think that’s a missed the meaning of life I a very tough year. We don’t you don’t give yourself little rewards completely out of toys last year. very small contribution that we believe.” do it for recognition. We do it along the way. If you’re working toward When you are scraping the bot- can make and we’re very hum- Dwyer presented the Jenkins because it’s the right thing to a $5,000 emergency fund, treat yourself tom of boxes trying to get toys ble that we had the opportunity with a plaque earlier this week do.” to a nice dinner after each $1,500. If you together for kids, and then you to do so.” recognizing their donation to Susan Jenkins said she and value tangible things over a night out, get presented with a check and Jenkins not only gave back, the agency. She said she decid- her husband will be happy to spend a little on something you want you’re able to fill boxes — it’s but gave back to the commu- ed to present the plaque to make another contribution once you reach the halfway point. phenomenal. It’s a wonderful nity where he grew up and the Jenkins because they did during the coming year and Rewarding yourself will keep you moti- feeling.” learned life’s lessons before he a wonderful job in helping her they hope they can get more vated, and scratch that spending itch. Just don’t go overboard. Keep your long- The Jenkins’s donation became a successful business- when the local agency was in corporate sponsors behind term dream at the forefront of your mind! helped the agency purchase man. need and they came out of Toys for Tots and make sure Christmas gifts and allowed the “It means a lot to me because nowhere. kids in community have what local Toys for Tots program to having grown up here I was Dwyer said she first met they need. have a variety of toys for chil- raised by a single mom with an Jenkins after receiving a phone “… Whether that’s toys, edu- SEAN dren of different ages. eighth-grade education here in call noting someone wanted to cational material or the support Continued From 6C “I felt that it was important Lake City working two jobs,” give a donation. they need to be successful in to make a donation being a he said. “I know there was “I didn’t believe that I was life,” added Chuck Jenkins. crimes. Even the worry lines on his face product of Columbia County a lot of Christmases we went going to be getting a check,” The local Toys for Tots pro- had disappeared. This truly was heaven. myself and having moved back without — we didn’t have any- she said. “Because of that it gram has served Columbia and I was sorry I ever hated this beautiful here recently,” Chuck Jenkins thing.” was like a domino effect, more Suwannee county families for man. said. “It’s been a tough year Jenkins, who grew up in people started giving and they the last four years. He took one step toward me. He didn’t because of the covid pandemic. Lulu, said he had a close family. weren’t giving toys, they were Through the local Toys for ask permission, he simply enfolded me in Investing in our children is the “It was a very, very small giving financially. Giving finan- Tots program, parents who his two skinny arms, just like when I was future of what we are, whether community out there and cially meant that I was able to have qualified are allowed to a child. My tear stained face was soon that’s a toy or a book. Giving everyone took care of each go out and purchase the toys come to the local office and buried in my father’s shoulder. There kids the proper environment to other,” he said. “I think that’s and bring the toys in because I look for Christmas gifts for was that smell again. “I was lying,” I said into his shirt. “I do grow up in and being happy is part of something I knew I knew the age groups that need- their children. The program miss you.” the beginning of that, it’s just a grew up with here. You take ed the toys.” serves children up to 18 years “That’s my boy,” he said. small step that each of us can care of your own first. 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Cherries Wild (N) Bless the Harts (N) The Simpsons (N) The Great North Bob’s Burgers (N) Family Guy (N) Action News Action Sports Graham Bensinger Modern Family 12-NBC 12 12 12 News NBC Nightly News Golden Globes Pre-Show (N) Å The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards Celebrating the best in TV and film. (N) (Live)Å News Sports Final WGN-A 16 239 307 Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing NewsNation (N) (Live) Å NewsNation (N) (Live) Å NewsNation (N) (Live) Å NewsNation Å TVLAND 17 106 304 Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men (:45) Two and a Half Men Å Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men OWN 18 189 279 Iyanla, Fix My Life Å 20/20 on OWN 20/20 on OWN “Gone in the Night” 20/20 on OWN “Mystery in Coronado” 20/20 on OWN “Searching for Sherri” 20/20 on OWN “Manhunt” A&E 19 118 265 (5:00) ›››‡ “American Sniper” (2014) Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller. Å ›››› “Saving Private Ryan” (1998, War) Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore. U.S. troops look for a missing comrade during World War II. Å HALL 20 185 312 (5:00) “Bridal Wave” (2015) Å “It Was Always You” (2021, Romance) Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes. Å When Calls the Heart (N) Å The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls FX 22 136 248 ››‡ “Step Brothers” (2008, Comedy) Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly. Å ›››‡ “Mission: Impossible -- Fallout” (2018) Tom Cruise. Ethan and the IMF team must stop a terrorist nuclear attack. ››‡ “The Fate of the Furious” (2017) CNN 24 200 202 CNN Newsroom With Pamela Brown CNN Newsroom With Pamela Brown Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (N) Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (N) Lincoln: Divided We Stand (N) Å State-Union-Jake Tapper TNT 25 138 245 (:04) ›››› “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Å (DVS) (8:52) ›››‡ “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (1983, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. Å (DVS) NIK 26 170 299 iCarly iCarly “iShock America” Å (DVS) Side Hustle Å ›› “The Rugrats Movie” (1998) E.G. Daily, Voice of Christine Cavanaugh. Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å PARMT 28 168 241 (4:00) ›››› “The Godfather, Part II” (1974, Crime Drama) Al Pacino, Robert Duvall. Å ›››› “The Godfather” (1972, Drama) Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan. A mafia patriarch tries to hold his empire together.Å MY-TV 29 32 - The Love Boat Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å Columbo “Last Salute to the Commodore” Columbo’s suspect turns up dead. Carol Burnett Honeymooners Dick Van Dyke Dick Van Dyke DISN 31 172 290 Night at Mus. (:45) Bunk’d Å (:10) Bunk’d Å (:35) Bunk’d Å Bunk’d Å Bunk’d Å Jessie Å Jessie Å Jessie Å Jessie Å Bunk’d Å Bunk’d Å LIFE 32 108 252 Rizzoli & Isles A fisherman is killed. Rizzoli & Isles “Imitation Game” Å Rizzoli & Isles “Misconduct Game” Rizzoli & Isles “Deadly Harvest” Å (:03) Rizzoli & Isles “Face Value” (:03) Rizzoli & Isles Å USA 33 105 242 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit BET 34 124 329 Tyler Perry’s The Oval Å Tyler Perry’s The Oval Å Boiling Point “Attica” (N) Disrupt & Dismantle (N) The Temptations Å ESPN 35 140 206 SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å NBA Countdown (N) (Live) d NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers. From Staples Center in Los Angeles. (:35) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å ESPN2 36 144 209 Black History The Undefeated The Undefeated Presents 2020 World Series of Poker (N) (Live) 2020 World Series of Poker (N) 2020 World Series of Poker (N) 2020 World Series of Poker (N) SUNSP 37 - - Sport Fishing Reel Animals Inside the HEAT HEAT Pregame d NBA Basketball Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat. From the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. (N) HEAT Postgame Sport Fishing Reel Animals DISCV 38 182 278 Alaskan Bush People Å Alaskan Bush People: Off the Grid Alaskan Bush People (N) Å (:07) Alaskan Bush People Å (:08) Alaskan Bush People Å (:08) Alaskan Bush People Å TBS 39 139 247 (5:30) ››‡ “Joyful Noise” (2012) Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton. Å Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory ››› “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) Emma Watson, Dan Stevens. Å (DVS) HLN 40 202 204 Forensic Files Forensic Files Lies, Crimes & Video Å Lies, Crimes & Video Å Lies, Crimes & Video (N) Å Lies, Crimes & Video (N) Å Lies, Crimes & Video Å FNC 41 205 360 Fox Report with Jon Scott (N) Å Justice With Judge Jeanine Å Life, Liberty & Levin (N) Å The Next Revolution With Steve Hilton The Greg Gutfeld Show Å Life, Liberty & Levin Å E! 45 114 236 E! Live From the Red Carpet Hollywood’s most anticipated night. (Live) Å Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows E! After Party “Golden Globes 2021” TRAVEL 46 196 277 Bigfoot is Real Å Mountain Monsters “The Coyote King” Mountain Monsters The team hunts for the Cherokee Devil. (N) Å Mountain Monsters Å Mountain Monsters Å HGTV 47 112 229 Home Town “Banquette Dreams” Home Town “A Laurel Hug” Å Home Town (N) Å Home Town (N) Å (DVS) Home Town “Putting Down Roots” Home Town Å (DVS) TLC 48 183 280 90 Day Fiancé “Three’s a Party” Julia thinks she’s pregnant. 90 Day Fiancé “About Last Night” Tarik and Hazel’s ex causes new issues. (N) Sister Wives “Robyn the Peacemaker” Unpolished “Worried Sick” HIST 49 120 269 (5:00) The Cars That Made America The Food That Built America Å The Food That Built America Å The Food That Built America (N) Å (:03) Modern Marvels “Food: Cheese” (:05) The Food That Built America ANPL 50 184 282 Lone Star Law “Caught By Surprise” Lone Star Law “Reckless Behavior” Lone Star Law: Bigger and Better (N) Lone Star Law (N) (:01) Lone Star Law “Shrimp and Run” (:01) Lone Star Law FOOD 51 110 231 Guy’s Grocery Games Å Guy’s Grocery Games Å Guy’s Grocery Games Å Worst Cooks in America The final two recruits compete. Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay Beat Bobby Flay TBN 52 260 372 The Potter’s Touch Joyce Meyer Ron Carpenter Pastor Robert Joel Osteen Å Turning Point Huckabee Å Eric Metaxas Creflo Dollar (N) To Be Announced FSN-FL 56 - - l Horse Race The Ten (N) World Poker Shogun Fights World Poker World Poker SYFY 58 122 244 (5:10) ››› “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” (2016) Å (DVS) (:05) ›› “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (2018) Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston. Å (DVS) (:05) Resident Alien “Pilot” Å AMC 60 130 254 (4:22) ›‡ “Gone in 60 Seconds” Å (6:52) The Walking Dead “The Tower” (7:52) The Walking Dead (N) Å The Walking Dead (N) Å (:02) Talking Dead (N) Å (:02) The Walking Dead Å COM 62 107 249 ››‡ “The Longest Yard” (2005, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds. Å ››› “The Wedding Singer” (1998, Romance-Comedy) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. Å (10:50) ››‡ “The Longest Yard” Å CMT 63 166 327 (5:00) ››‡ “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983) Å ›››‡ “My Cousin Vinny” (1992) Joe Pesci. An inept lawyer tries to free his cousin from a Dixie jail. (:15) ›‡ “Vegas Vacation” (1997) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. Å NGWILD 108 190 283 Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER Å Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER Å Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER (N) Å Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER (N) Å (:03) The Wild Life of Dr. Ole (N) Å (:03) Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER Å NGEO 109 186 276 Wicked Tuna Å Wicked Tuna “The Final Tail” Å Wicked Tuna (N) Å Wicked Tuna “Back in the Game” (N) (:11) Wicked Tuna “Night Bites” (N) (:11) Wicked Tuna “Back in the Game” SCIENCE 110 193 284 Mysteries of the Abandoned Å Mysteries of the Abandoned Å Mysteries of the Abandoned Å Ancient Unexplained Files (N) Å Secrets of the Viking Stone (N) Å Mysteries of the Abandoned Å ID 111 192 285 Diabolical “Living Off the Dead” Å Web of Lies Å People Magazine Investigates Å Evil Lives Here Eric Witte’s dad taught him to protect. (N) SignsPsychopath On the Case With Paula Zahn Å SEC 743 408 611 Women’s College Basketball Alabama at Arkansas. (N) College Track and Field SEC Indoor Championship. (Taped) College Basketball Teams TBA. HBO 302 300 501 Axios (N) Å Painting With John ››‡ “Safe House” (2012, Action) Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds. ‘R’ Å Allen v. Farrow (N) (Part 2 of 4) Å (:03) Allen v. Farrow (Part 2 of 4) Å Last Week To. Allen v. Farrow MAX 320 310 515 (5:55) ››› “Ad Astra” (2019, Science Fiction) Brad Pitt. ‘PG-13’ Å › “Epic Movie” (2007, Comedy) Kal Penn. ‘PG-13’ Å (:25) ››‡ “Good Boys” (2019) Jacob Tremblay. ‘R’ Å (10:55) ›‡ “New Year’s Eve” (2011) SHOW 340 318 545 Supervillain- Tekashi 6ix9ine Shameless Hall of Shame Å The Circus: Inside The Circus: Inside Shameless (N) Å Supervillain- Tekashi 6ix9ine Desus & Mero (N) Supervillain MONDAY EVENING MARCH 1, 2021 Comcast Dish DirecTV 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 3-ABC 3 - - TV20 News ABC World News Ent. Tonight Inside Edition (N) The Bachelor “The Women Tell All” Serena P. and Matt face each other. (N) The Good Doctor “Lim” Å (DVS) News at 11 Jimmy Kimmel 4-IND 4 4 4 News4JAX at 6PM News4JAX Ent. Tonight Inside Edition (N) Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory The 10 O’Clock News (N) Å News4JAX (:35) DailyMailTV 5-PBS 5 - - DW News BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Å Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry Å John Denver: Country Boy Å Capitol Update 7-CBS 7 47 47 Action News Jax CBS Evening News Judge Judy (N) Family Feud (N) The Neighborhood Bob-Abishola All Rise Å Bull “Prison Break” Å Action News Late Show-Colbert 9-CW 9 17 17 Mom Å Mom Å Big Bang Theory black-ish All American “Roll the Dice” (N) Å Black Lightning (N) Å Dateline “The Smoking Gun” Å News4JAX Seinfeld Å 10-FOX 10 30 30 Action News Action News TMZ (N) Å Access Hollywood 9-1-1 “There Goes the Neighborhood” (:01) 9-1-1: Lone Star “Displaced” (N) Action News Action News Action News Jax- (:35) TMZ Live (N) 12-NBC 12 12 12 News NBC Nightly News Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) The Voice (Season Premiere) The coaches seek America’s best voice. (N) Å (:01) Debris “Pilot” Å News Tonight Show WGN-A 16 239 307 NewsNation Early Edition (N) Å The Donlon Report (N) (Live) Å NewsNation Prime (N) (Live) Å NewsNation Prime (N) (Live) Å Banfield (N) (Live) Å The Donlon Report Å TVLAND 17 106 304 Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond King of Queens King ofQueens OWN 18 189 279 Dateline on OWN Dateline on OWN Å Dateline on OWN “Haunting Images” Dateline on OWN “Mean Girls” Å Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall Dateline on OWN Å A&E 19 118 265 The First 48 Å The First 48 “Dead Stop; Uninvited” The First 48 “Blood Feud” Å The First 48 A welder goes missing. (:01) The First 48 “Killer Contact” The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes HALL 20 185 312 (5:00) “Stop the Wedding” (2016) Å “A Winter Getaway” (2021) Nazneen Contractor, Brooks Darnell. Å “Yes, I Do” (2018, Romance-Comedy) Jen Lilley, Marcus Rosner. Å The Golden Girls The Golden Girls FX 22 136 248 (5:00) ›››‡ “Widows” (2018, Suspense) Viola Davis, Colin Farrell. Å ››‡ “The Fate of the Furious” (2017, Action) Vin Diesel. A mysterious woman forces Dom to betray the crew. Å ›› “Skyscraper” (2018, Action) Å CNN 24 200 202 The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (Live) Å Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (Live) Å Cuomo Prime Time (N) (Live) Å CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) TNT 25 138 245 (5:45) ›››‡ “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver. Å (DVS) Snowpiercer (N) Å (DVS) Snowpiercer Å (DVS) “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” NIK 26 170 299 The Loud House The Loud House The Casagrandes Danger Force The Loud House The Loud House Young Sheldon Young Sheldon Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å PARMT 28 168 241 Two and Half Men Two and Half Men ››› “Tombstone” (1993) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer. Doc Holliday joins Wyatt Earp for the OK Corral showdown. Å ›› “White House Down” (2013, Action) Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx. Å MY-TV 29 32 - The Flintstones Happy Days Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Carol Burnett Perry Mason Å DISN 31 172 290 Jessie Å Jessie Å Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Jessie Å Jessie Å Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Big City Greens Bunk’d Å Bunk’d Å Sydney to the Max LIFE 32 108 252 Rizzoli & Isles “Imitation Game” Å Rizzoli & Isles “Misconduct Game” Rizzoli & Isles “Deadly Harvest” Å Rizzoli & Isles “Face Value” Å (:03) Rizzoli & Isles Å (:03) Rizzoli & Isles Å USA 33 105 242 Chicago P.D. “Mercy” Å (DVS) Chicago P.D. “43rd and Normal” WWE Monday Night RAW (N) Å Straight Up She’s the Boss BET 34 124 329 ››‡ “Tyler Perry’s the Family That Preys” (2008, Drama) Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Tyler Perry. Å ››‡ “Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?” (2007, Comedy-Drama) Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott. Å ESPN 35 140 206 SportsCenter Å d College Basketball North Carolina at Syracuse. (N) College Basketball Teams TBA. SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) ESPN2 36 144 209 Daily Wager Women’s College Basketball Baylor at Texas. (N) College Basketball Teams TBA. HBCU Football: Our Time SUNSP 37 - - Breaking Par Lightning Pre. k NHL Hockey Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning. From Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. (N) Lightning Post. Lightning Re Lightning Recharge 2020 “Winning the Cup” DISCV 38 182 278 Street Outlaws “Rise of the OG” Å Street Outlaws: Full Throttle (N) Å Street Outlaws “New Rules, New Road” A new set of rules in the field. (N)Å (:01) Street Outlaws “The Aftermath” TBS 39 139 247 Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy American Dad American Dad Conan (N) Å Seinfeld HLN 40 202 204 How It Really Happened Å Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files FNC 41 205 360 Special Report With Bret Baier (N) FOX News Primetime (N) (Live) Å Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (Live) Å Hannity (N) (Live) Å The Ingraham Angle (N) (Live) Å Fox News at Night With Shannon E! 45 114 236 Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Chrisley Knows Nightly Pop (N) Å TRAVEL 46 196 277 The Alaska Triangle Å The Alaska Triangle Å The Alaska Triangle Hunting for scientific proof of Bigfoot. (N)Å Aliens In Alaska “Men In Black” (N) UFOs: Uncovering the Truth Å HGTV 47 112 229 100 Day Dream Home Å 100 Day Dream Home Å 100 Day Dream Home (N) Å (:01) Ty Breaker (N) Å (:02) Rock the Block Å (:02) Ty Breaker Å TLC 48 183 280 1000-Lb. Sisters “Jerry Bites Back” 1000-Lb. Sisters “Everybody Hurts” My Feet Are Killing Me My Feet Are Killing Me “Corn Crazy” 1000-Lb. Sisters “Labor of Love” (N) 1000-Lb. Sisters “Everybody Hurts” HIST 49 120 269 American Pickers “Mr. Whizzer” American Pickers “Midwest Mayhem” American Pickers Å (DVS) American Pickers A line-up of original Hollywood hotrods. (N) Å (:05) American Pickers Å (DVS) ANPL 50 184 282 The Last Alaskans The Last Alaskans Alaska: The Last Frontier: The Frozen Edge Atz Sr. sets off on a bear hunt. (N) Homestead Rescue: Survival Shelter (N) FOOD 51 110 231 Chopped Å Spring Baking Spring Baking Spring Baking Championship (N) Å Spring Baking Championship (N) Å Easter Basket Challenge Å The Big Bake (N) Å TBN 52 260 372 New Jewish Voice w Church The Potter’s Touch Praise (N) Å Chosen Unveiled The Chosen Fishermen need a miracle. Chosen Unveiled Praise Å FSN-FL 56 - - Icons-Sports Magic Pregame d NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Orlando Magic. From Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. (N) Magic Postgame NBA G League Basketball Lakeland Magic vs Greensboro Swarm. SYFY 58 122 244 ›‡ “Gods of Egypt” (2016, Fantasy) Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites. Å ››‡ “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013) Gerard Butler. A disgraced agent must rescue the president. (:03) Futurama (:33) Futurama AMC 60 130 254 (4:30) ››› “Double Jeopardy” (1999) ›››‡ “The Green Mile” (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan. A condemned prisoner possesses a miraculous healing power. Å “Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies” COM 62 107 249 The Office “Lotto” (:35) The Office (:10) The Office (:45) The Office “Pam’s Replacement” (:20) The Office (8:55) The Office The Office “Trivia” The Office Å The Office Å The Daily Show (:44) The Office CMT 63 166 327 Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å NGWILD 108 190 283 Africa’s Wild Side (Part 1 of 3) Å Lion Kingdom “Pride and Punishment” Cat Attack-Tics (N) Å Swamp Lions Å Game of Lions Å Cat Attack-Tics Å NGEO 109 186 276 Life Below Zero “Return to the Wild” Life Below Zero “No Mercy” Å Life Below Zero “Breaking Point” Life Below Zero “Search and Rescue” Life Below Zero “The Howling” Å Life Below Zero “Dark Winter’s End” SCIENCE 110 193 284 Underground Marvels Å Mysteries of the Abandoned Å Mysteries of the Abandoned (N) Å Mysteries of the Abandoned Å ID 111 192 285 Hometown Homicide Å Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda Å People Magazine Investigates Å Betrayed “Kiss of Death” Å Buyer Beware (N) Å The Killer Beside Me “Pressure Point” SEC 743 408 611 (3:00) The Paul Finebaum Show SEC Inside (N) SEC Inside (N) College Football From Dec. 19, 2020. SEC Storied HBO 302 300 501 (:10) ›››‡ “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) Ryan Gosling. A new blade runner embarks on a quest to find Rick Deckard. Beartown The junior team starts to win. The Investigation “A Whole Person” (10:50) ››› “The Invisible Man” (2020) MAX 320 310 515 (5:53) ›‡ “Lucy in the Sky” (2019, Drama) Natalie Portman. ‘R’ Å ›‡ “This Means War” (2012) Reese Witherspoon. ‘PG-13’ (:39) ›› “Stuber” (2019, Comedy) Dave Bautista. ‘R’ Å “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” SHOW 340 318 545 (5:30) ›››‡ “1917” (2019, War) George MacKay. ‘R’ Å The Circus: Inside Shameless Å Supervillain- Tekashi 6ix9ine ›››‡ “Hustlers” (2019, Comedy-Drama) Constance Wu, Julia Stiles. ‘R’ Å SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021 LIFE LAKE CITY REPORTER 5C DEAR ABBY HOROSCOPES | THE LAST WORD BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Share improvements are favored as long as you Man takes umbrage at women with people who have as much to contribute stay within your budget. Moving things as you do, and you’ll come up with ideas around to accommodate a lifestyle change that will help you advance. Favors offered will help ease stress and encourage a bet- who are stingy with thanks will tempt you, but find out at what cost. ter attitude. Don’t expect everyone to be DEAR ABBY: I am a your name? My name is Consider the pros and cons before you pleased with the decisions you make. ★★★ male reader with a com- (insert name).” agree. ★★★ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refuse plaint. Have you noticed DEAR ABBY: I’m get- TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t to let someone interfere in your personal waste your time fighting a losing battle affairs. When it comes to home and dealing that women hardly ever ting married next month, when you have so much to gain if you with a meaningful relationship, be true compliment men? On and I’m so nervous. What put your time and effort into something to yourself and honest with the person ANYTHING! They expect can I do to not be scared? positive. Work alongside people who share you love. A unique lifestyle change looks men to compliment them -- COLD FEET IN your beliefs and want to make a difference. rewarding. ★★★ but never reciprocate. FLORIDA Romance will enhance your life. ★★★★★ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you move furniture, Abigail Van Buren DEAR COLD FEET: I GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let your Discord will unfold if you or someone else take them out for a nice www.dearabby.com wish you had been more intelligence lead the way. If you follow your isn’t honest regarding feelings, intentions dinner, buy tickets to willing to spoil you right forthcoming about what heart, you are likely to be disappointed by or promises made. If you are uncertain, their favorite show, buy back. you are worried about. Is the outcome. Keep your secrets to yourself be upfront and discuss your concerns. them a gift, they don’t DEAR ABBY: I’ve it the wedding ceremony and your money, possessions and pass- Keeping things out in the open will help have enough manners or been going to the same and your wedding day? If words in a safe place. Protect against insult, you avoid conflict. ★★ couth to say thank you poke joint for more than that’s the case, have faith injury and illness. ★★ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): or express appreciation. five years now. Several that you and your fian- CANCER (June 21-July 22): Home Money matters look promising. Invest more Getting a compliment is of the employees have ce will make it through improvements are favored. Be creative, do in something you want to pursue. Partner like pulling teeth from a worked there for years. I together because you the work yourself and include family in the with someone who can help you excel. great white shark while feel at this point, I should WILL. Is it your wedding project; it will make the outcome that much An offer will help you make a decision. he’s feeding. know their names, but night? A talk with your more enjoyable. Share a little romance with Romance is in the stars and will enhance Don’t women ever they don’t wear name doctor should allay your someone you love. A personal change will your life. ★★★★★ think, “Maybe I should tags, and I’m embar- fears. fetch compliments. ★★★★ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put say something to HIM rassed to ask what their Is it that you are unsure LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t make a your energy into personal financial gains, fuss or get involved in something you don’t fitness, well-being, dedication and com- instead of expecting him names are after so many about the person you are believe in or want to do. Partner with people mitment to someone you love. Don’t limit to say it to me”? Where do years. They don’t know marrying? If that’s the they learn this behavior? case, postpone the wed- who share your interests and concerns, and what you can accomplish because some- mine either, but they you will make a difference that encourages one makes an unexpected decision. Keep Are they taught this grow- know enough about me to ding and schedule pre- ing up? Or do they just marital counseling for the lifestyle that suits your needs. ★★★★ moving forward until you reach your goal. ask how my son is doing VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Gather ★★★ not care or even realize? or how my work is going. you and your intended. In -- SHAKING MY HEAD some religions, the clergy information. Communicate with friends, rel- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Spend I like calling people atives and people you look up to, and you’ll more time preparing for the future and less IN NEW JERSEY recommend this type of by their names, but I’m get an education that will help you improve time distracted by challenges and harmful DEAR SHAKING: My counseling so issues like a little shy and awkward your life and your relationship with some- interference. Focus on what you want and late mother, God rest her and don’t know how to money and child-rearing one you love. A promise made will lead to a head in that direction, regardless of the soul, once commented ask. Should I just keep can be discussed and not new beginning. ★★★ obstacles you encounter along the way. to me that people with our weekly (sometimes cause serious problems LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Home Romance is in the stars. ★★★ “class” never use that bi-weekly) exchanges later. word. In this case, I will at surface-level chitchat Good advice for every- make an exception and without worrying about one -- teens to seniors -- is SUNDAY tell you that individuals what their names are? in “The Anger in All of Us of both sexes who have -- FRIENDLY IN THE and How to Deal With It.” BIRTHDAYS class were taught from WEST To order, send your name Feb. 28: Jason Aldean, 44; early childhood the magic DEAR FRIENDLY: and mailing address, plus Ali Larter, 45; Eric Lindros, words “please” and “thank You can certainly do that. check or money order for 48; Rae Dawn Chong, 60. you,” and to express grat- It has worked for you so $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear itude. far. However, if you would Abby, Anger Booklet, P.O. I don’t know what like to know the employ- Box 447, Mount Morris, kind of women you are ees’ names, just say that IL 61054-0447. involved with, but I’m you are “terrible with ■ Write Dear Abby at suggesting it is time to names, and embarrassed upgrade the quality. 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Lisa Bunker, of Exeter, N.H., is the author of two novels for young readers — “Zenobia July,” about a trans girl with a troubled past starting 23 24 25 26 over with a new family and school, while tackling a cybermystery; and “Felix Yz,” about a boy fused with an alien facing a risky procedure to separate them. Both were published by Viking. She also represents Exeter in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. This is Lisa’s 27 28 29 30 31 32 sixth puzzle for The Times and her first Sunday. — W.S. ACROSS 44 89 2 Narrow Smell of a rose Few 33 34 35 36 37 1 Percussion instrument 46 Group tour vehicle 92 Smell of a rosé 3 See 57-Across 38 39 40 41 42 43 in a marching band 49 Playground comeback 95 ____ Fridays 4 Subsequent versions 7 Prefix with sexual 52 Build up 96 Barrister’s deg. 5 Thurman of ‘‘Kill Bill’’ 44 45 46 47 48 10 Prefix with sexual 53 97 6 Sci-fi publisher of Bench tool Word before and after 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 14 Animals in a pod ‘‘Ender’s Game’’ and 99 Quibble ‘‘a’’ 19 Start of a playground ‘‘The Wheel of Time’’ 101 Student’s bonus 7 Turned on 57 58 59 60 61 62 taunt 54 Popular beer brand, points 8 Kind of symmetry 63 64 65 66 67 20 Kitchen brand with a briefly 103 Drawn-out 9 A pretty capable sort palindromic name 57 campaigns 68 69 70 71 With 3-Down, one of 10 Singer DiFranco 21 What an article may the Avengers 105 When doubled, 11 Big name in bubbly 72 73 74 75 come with? 59 ____ smear another name for 12 Small woodland 76 77 78 79 22 Drain, as from soil 61 Reduced dorado 106 songbird 23 Fatsis who wrote 63 Call ____ night 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Opposite of a standing 13 ‘‘Town square for ‘‘Word Freak’’ order? 107 Eighth letter the global village of 87 88 89 90 91 24 Most feathery, as 109 British tennis champ 64 ‘‘Do me this one favor tomorrow,’’ per Bill clouds who invented the 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 . . . ’’ Gates 26 ‘‘Thong Song’’ singer, sweatband 67 French vineyards 14 Jimmy of the Daily 101 102 103 104 105 2000 111 ____ impasse 68 Prats Planet 27 Sharp, in a way 112 Guardian spirits 106 107 108 109 110 111 69 Contrariwise 15 L. L. Bean competitor 28 Early tie 114 Especially 71 North African capital 16 Medieval helmet 112 113 114 115 116 117 30 The ones over here 116 Soubise sauce is 72 Nongendered, as 17 Exonerate 32 made from them 118 119 120 121 In the capacity of language: Abbr. 18 118 Greenish-brown Prime snorkeling 33 Some Ivy Leaguers 73 122 123 124 125 Sui ____ 119 spots

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had a dream about him last night. It SEAN OF THE SOUTH has been nearly three decades since Ihe died, but there he was. Alive. We met in some kind of diner. A breakfast joint. Maybe this was heaven? He was running late, I was already sit- ting in a booth, sipping coffee. When he arrived, his first words were: “Did you miss me?” “No,” I said. He studied my face to see if I was jok- ing. He could tell I wasn’t. Sean Dietrich I couldn’t quit staring at him. My God, it really was my father. He looked good, straight. too. Slender, red hair, tucked-in shirt, He said, “We used dental records to slacks. I’d gone so long without seeing identify the body. Your dad’s teeth were him that I’d forgotten what he looked about all that was left of him. So yeah, like. he’s definitely dead.” But it only takes a moment to bring My insides turned to water. I hung it all back. I could even smell his trade- up the phone and cried. But in the back marked hair oil. The day after he died I of my mind I always wondered, what if confiscated his pillow and it was covered he’d kept on living? What kinds of things in this same scent. I slept on that pillow would he be doing? for five years. Would he have new “You really didn’t miss I’m not saying hobbies? New friends? me?” he said. There was Would he still read that easy smile of his. He I disappoint- novels? Would he still wasn’t offended. ed him, but I go out for breakfast on “No, I really didn’t Saturday mornings? miss you.” don’t think I Maybe that’s what He ordered a Coke. this place was. Maybe And I suddenly remem- ever made him this was his perpetual bered that he always Saturday morning. COURTESY drank Coca-Cola. He so proud that He finished his break- Niblack Elementary School student Tyler Harrell dresses as Louise Hines, Niblack’s never was a coffee drink- he wanted to fast and said, “I got music teacher, who was honored with a vignette as part of the Columbia County er. Hated the stuff. Just something I wanna show School District’s Black History Month celebration. one of the many things shout publicly, you.” He was already I’d forgotten. sliding out of our booth. Then I started think- ‘That’s my boy! “C’mon, it’s in the park- ing about the differences ing lot.” between us. There were That’s my boy!’ Parked outside the hundreds of them. cafe was a huge flat- For example: he was bed trailer attached to a truck. On the Celebrating always well-dressed, whereas I always trailer was a disassembled 1957 Cessna looked like I crawled from beneath a 172 Skyhawk airplane. The wings were Chevy. He was a hard worker; I sleep removed, the fuselage was strapped to in on weekdays. Everyone called him the trailer, the propeller was red. “handsome”; nobody has ever ascribed “I’m gonna restore it,” he said, slap- that word to me. He was a planner; there ping the wing. “Gonna take flying les- their legacy is nothing I love more than cancelled sons.” He looked like a little kid. plans. He always wanted to learn to fly. When he was alive, he expected great Flying was his frustrated dream. But CCS honors local things from me, but I failed to deliver. the dream never materialized. When he heroes for Black From a young age I knew within my kid died, his garage workshop was plastered History Month. brain that I would never accomplish the with posters of jets, biplanes, F/A-18 things he hoped for me. Super Hornets, and A-10 Warthogs. I’m not saying I disappointed him, but He kicked the landing gears of his By TONY BRITT I don’t think I ever made him so proud new prize. “So do you like the plane?” [email protected] that he wanted to shout publicly, “That’s I refused to show approval because no my boy! That’s my boy!” matter how old I get, there is still a little Black History Month is The waitress approached our table. piece of me that wants to punish him She removed her notepad and said to usually the time of the year for what he did. What did he want me to him, “You want the usual, John?” do? Throw a party? Congratulate him? when African-Americans I couldn’t believe it. They knew him by are celebrated for their He ruined my life and now he’s playing name in this heavenly place. They even Charles Lindenberg? accomplishments to society. knew what he ate. He had lived a whole He obviously noticed my hardened While observing Black lifetime without me. face. History Month during the After we ordered we didn’t speak After a few moments, he said, “You 2020-21 school year, the much. He was in a good mood, but I felt know I don’t blame you for not liking me Columbia County School myself clamming up. Maybe I was mad. anymore. I get it. But, gosh, it’s so nice District kept its focus close Throughout breakfast I kept remem- seeing you again.” to home, honoring African- bering the day after his suicide, when I I said nothing. Americans from Columbia was a boy. Back then I had this horrible At first I was struck by the tenor of his notion that he wasn’t really dead. I don’t County and their contribu- words. Because, oddly, they contained know why. It was some kind of denial no sadness, no apologetic undertones. tions to the local commu- thing. It used to keep me up at night. nity. Then I realized that here in this holy To put my mind at ease, my mother place there was no sadness or guilt. “We wanted to start this finally called the sheriff’s department Here, he was free. Here, a man was year to really spotlight and asked the deputy to assure me that unencumbered by the weight of his African-Americans in our he was indeed dead. The deputy—God community that have truly bless him—sighed and gave it to me SEAN continued on 3C made an impact on the lives COURTESY of so many people,” said Richardson Sixth Grade Academy student Legend Dianna Swisher, Columbia Camiel does a report on Lawrence Davis as part of the School District’s volunteer/ Black History Month series. marketing coordinator. Swisher said officials impact on their school or Roughly 36 videos were at local schools looked at their lives. recorded for the program how the individuals made “This has been such as and they will be available an impact in education and awesome project,” she said. for the general public to how they made an impact in “This is able to be shared view after Monday through the community. with all staff and the staff a link on the school dis- I have a TOOTHACHE and need to see a dentist right away! “The response to it was members are able to show trict’s website at columbia. just absolutely amazing,” these clips in their class.” k12.us. We strive to see you today or tomorrow! she said. “Every school was All the clips last roughly “Our hope is to let this excited to find the person three minutes and highlight be the jumping point for ity Rep e C o k rt a e who they wanted to spot- the accomplishments of the this and this is something L r light.” local African-Americans. we’ll be able to contin- The schools had their Each county public school ue and add to each year R A Special Welcoming E E Gift ForYou A C choice of who they would made two or three videos. during February,” Swisher D OI ERS’ CH interview or who the pre- “We decided to do videos said, noting this is the first WeAre Offering: For Only sentation would feature. because we felt like that time the school district has • ”Sof t-Touch” Initial Exam (ADA-00110) Swisher then went to would be better for the stu- observed Black History About • Panoramic X-Ray (ADA-00330) $ 00 Ask redit • each school and recorded dents,” Swisher said. “At month in this manner. “The CareC Diagnosis (if needed) 49 With ThisAd and other the students making video the end of the day, we want- responses to it have been has a right to refuse financing to pay,cancel payment, or be reimbursed examin for payment for any service, vignettes. 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