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COURTESY B.J. Helton of Lake City walks with her stepfather, Michael Register, 14 days after receiving a heart-lung transplant. New heart, new lungs, new hope Woman is the only person in U.S. with rare disorder to have double transplant. COURTESY By LAURA HAMPSON Architect’s rendition of a proposed events center for Columbia County. A public meeting will be held Tuesday to discuss the proposal. [email protected] ith a perfect match, three teams of doc- Presentation set for Tuesday night tors took just over five hours to renew Road 247. a Lake City woman’s Aim of proposed The purpose of the meeting Wfuture. center: To promote is to allow the Events Center B.J. Helton, 30, was born with a Fact Finding Committee rare, genetic disorder called Alström tourism, commerce. and Clemons & Rutherford Syndrome. The condition weakened By TONY BRITT Architects the opportunity to her heart and lungs to the point that [email protected] give a presentation regarding a double transplant was her only the proposed events center. No chance. County officials hope action by the board of county It’s been just over a month since building an events center in commissioners will be taken at Helton received a heart and lung Columbia County will promote the meeting. transplant at Shands at the University the county and bring addition- “This is the project that has of Florida and the changes in her al revenue from tourists and been under study for at least health have been drastic and immedi- convention visitors and at the a year,” said Dale Williams, ate. same time enhance the quality county manager. “The com- “I’ve gotten my child back,” said her of local events. mittee is going to present its mother, Mary Register. “I haven’t seen How to pay for it, construct findings to the board.” B.J. like this in years. She’s making it and make it viable is what Representatives from the plans again,” she said. will be discussed when county Lake City-Columbia County Helton is the only person in the officials host a special meeting Chamber of Commerce, the United States with Alströms to suc- to discuss the proposal at 6 Columbia County Economic cessfully receive both a heart and lung JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter p.m., Tuesday in the Columbia Development Board and transplant, Register said. A motorist is seen driving onto the Interstate 75 north ramp Friday County Resources Inc. enter- Columbia County Resources More than 500 people have followed afternoon in Ellisville. Some of the sites under possible consideration tainment building at the coun- Helton’s journey through a Facebook for the Florida Gateway Center are in the Ellisville area. ty fairgrounds, 438 SW State CENTER continued on 7A group named “Seeking BJ’s Heart.” “Knowing that people have been praying has really been the biggest Marker hits 100 1 killed, 1 critical ‘I’ve gotten my child back,’ said Helton’s mother, Mary Register. ‘I haven’t seen B.J. like in Suwannee crash this in years.’ From staff reports was flown to Shands at the University of Florida in critical condition. LIVE OAK - An early-morning Matthews was headed south on crash in Suwannee County left one County Road 249 at 12:45 a.m. when thing,” Helton said. man dead and another critically hurt the right wheels of his 2002 Ford F- Now friends, family and other sup- Friday, according to the Florida 150 drove onto the wet grass of the porters are sending cards of encour- Highway Patrol. right shoulder. Matthews over-cor- agement to Helton’s Gainesville Jonathan Michael Matthews, 21, rected, according to FHP, sending apartment, where they will remain for Live Oak, was pronounced dead at the pickup across the roadway and four to six weeks for frequent hospital the scene, said FHP. His passenger, checkups. Dillon Wayne Gardner, 18, Live Oak, FATALITY continued on 7A “I knew I was sick. It’s been at least 4 to 6 years since I’ve felt so healthy,” Helton said. “I never had completely normal Locals caught up in I-10 melee organs, so at 30 I don’t know what to do with them,” she laughs. From staff reports ing to the Florida Highway Patrol. Helton, who is blind, is now able to Portions of I-10 were shut down see more shapes and light than ever About 53 vehicles were involved for several hours as 13 FHP troop- before due to increased blood flow. in crashes on a four-mile stretch ers and 25 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Pain is only a fraction of what it was of I-10 Friday afternoon, including Offices deputies responded to the before the transplant, Register said. Lake City and O’Brien residents. accidents. Jacksonville Fire Rescue With daily physical therapy ses- Drivers said heavy rain at about transported 18 people to area hos- sions, Helton is gaining strength. “I’ve JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter 3:40 p.m. was a factor in 20 traffic pitals, FHP said. The Olustee Battlefield monument marks its cen- HOPE continued on 7A crashes in Duval County, east of tennial next week. See story, Page 1D. U.S. 301 and west of SR-23, accord- MELEE continued on 7A
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JACKSONVILLE determine if he takes black community with ric Allen was 18 Florida a second time — voter registration drives and voting in and with it a second term. and get-out-the-vote efforts his first presi- In GOP regions of to support the nation’s dential election swing states, Republicans first black presidential when he chose must turn out in huge candidate on a major party EBarack Obama over John numbers to overcome ticket. McCain. Four years older Democratic advantages Duval County has more now and looking for a job, elsewhere. Republican- than 516,000 registered he is just the kind of voter friendly regions like south- voters out of a total popula- Republican Mitt Romney east Ohio and southwest tion of about 871,000. The needs to win — and Virginia share northeast percentage of black resi- win big — in northeast Florida’s mission of over- dents, 29.8, is nearly dou- Florida’s Duval County whelming Democrats at ble the statewide figure. and take the most coveted the polls. The campaign will have to of the toss-up states. For both campaigns, keep the same enthusiasm “I voted for him last time Florida is one of the keys among black voters to just to see the change,” to winning the White keep Duval competitive. Allen says of Obama, “and House. It’s even more there was no change.” important for Romney, Teen runaway dies For Lashawn Williams, whose paths to Electoral the excitement she felt College victory are few after crash from Obama’s first run is without the state’s 29 JACKSONVILLE still there in spite of an votes. Even though each — Authorities say a 16- economy in the doldrums. side has already spent year-old runaway has died The 39-year-old bank $60 million on TV and Friday from injuries she employee is volunteer- radio ads, Republicans are suffered after a car she ing for the re-election expected to spend even was riding in crashed dur- ASSOCIATED PRESS campaign — and telling more than Democrats ing a police chase. those who are frustrated in the campaign’s final Kyrsten Q’Amise Veal A hello from Elmo with the president that the weeks. has been missing from Elmo, from the Sesame Street Live, “Elmo Makes Music,” show, visits with St. Joeseph’s blame is misplaced. Polling shows a tight Seminole County since Children’s Hospital patient Xiomara Nunez, 5, of Tampa, Friday, Oct. 5 at the Tampa hospital. “People say, ‘Oh, well, race in Florida with July. he’s in there and he’s not Obama slightly ahead in Both Elmo and character Cookie Monster brought some cheer and fun to patients. Sesame On Wednesday, authori- Street Live “Elmo Makes Music,” is in Tampa for five performances at the Sun Dome, Friday changing anything and some surveys, making ties said they tried to pull blah, blah, blah.’ But he the Democrat’s turnout in over a vehicle that Veal through Saturday. can’t do it by himself,” Duval County essential to and two others were in. Williams says during her his overall strategy. The car sped away and dition. deputies said Joseph tually surrendered at gun- lunch break in downtown Obama persuaded a Georgia state trooper The 19-year-old faces Pineda rolled up to a point. Jacksonville. “Everything enough moderate tried to spin the suspect’s several charges including McDonald’s drive-through Authorities said they he’s tried to do he’s got- Republicans, conservative car off the road. The car aggravated assault. Friday saying he deserved found two fake police ten resistance from the Democrats and indepen- slammed into a tree and free food because he was badges and a handgun in Republican Party.” dents to give his message split in two. Police: man played a cop. Authorities said the center console. The Obama campaign of hope and change a The 24-year-old David he flashed a badge and Thirty-three year-old targeted the Jacksonville chance to cancel out the Sessions died at the scene. cop for free food gun and told restaurant Pineda was charged with area with surprising usual Republican advan- Camden County ST. PETERSBURG — employees he had just impersonating a police success in 2008, nearly tage there. sheriff’s Deputy William Authorities in southwest come from a sting and officer and improper exhi- equaling Republican John The Democratic cam- Terrell said Veal died Florida have arrested a didn’t have his wallet. bition of a firearm. McCain in Duval County paign was more com- Friday at a Jacksonville man they say pretended to Employees called the He was being held in votes as Obama carried petitive in 2008 in part hospital. be an officer in an attempt police. Pineda initially the Pinellas County Jail. the state. Whether Obama because it built excitement Driver Jamal Jones was to get free food. ignored commands to n Associated Press can do as well again may in Duval County’s large hospitalized in serious con- Pinellas County Sheriff’s show his hands but even-
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Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER NATIONAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012 a In Orlando, Romney cites ‘jobs crisis’ By STEVE PEOPLES “We’ve made too much progress to “I’ve seen the character of a young Associated Press return to the policies that caused this man like David, who wasn’t emo- crisis in the first place.” tional or crying. He had his eyes wide ORLANDO — Declaring that the Obama was planning to spend open,” Romney said Friday night. nation is in a “jobs crisis,” Republican Saturday celebrating the 20th wed- “There’s a saying: Clear eyes, full presidential candidate Mitt Romney ding anniversary he had put aside heart, can’t lose. David couldn’t lose. is charging ahead with his economic because it fell on the day of the I loved that young man.” arguments in spite of unemployment debate. With Vice President Joe Biden The Romney campaign was releas- dropping to its lowest level since and Romney running mate Paul Ryan ing a TV ad featuring a woman who President Barack Obama took office. forgoing public events ahead of their says she voted for Obama in 2008 Romney all but ignored the posi- own debate, on Thursday in Danville, but is supporting the Republican tive jobs numbers while campaign- Ky., Romney has the stage to himself today. “Why Mitt Romney?” she asks. ing Friday night in Florida, instead for a campaign event near Orlando. “Being a woman, you think about highlighting his strong debate perfor- Aides say Romney would spend your children and you think about mance and presenting a more com- part of Saturday preparing for his their future. And what I want to think passionate message as he sought to next debate with Obama, scheduled about is a future that has jobs. That overcome Obama’s narrow lead in for Oct. 16 in Hempstead, N.Y., before our economy’s growing again. That’s the polls. He made clear earlier in speaking at an evening rally. The important to women and it’s impor- the day that he did not agree with president’s team says he hasn’t had tant to me.” the president’s assessment that the any formal practice sessions since the Widely regarded as having lost the unemployment statistic — it dipped first debate. debate Wednesday night in Denver to from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent in While sticking with his focus on Romney, Obama came out with more September — is a sign of an economy economic issues, Romney was also energy and a retooled response in ral- heading in the right direction. bringing up intimate details of friend- lies in Colorado, Wisconsin and Ohio “By any rational measure, it’s crys- ships that had ended in death as over the last two days. tal clear we’re in the middle of a jobs part of a shift to present himself On Sunday, Obama is scheduled crisis,” Romney said in a fundraising in more personal terms. His wife, to launch a lucrative and celebri- message to supporters. “My prior- Ann, has often talked about Romney’s ty-packed fundraising swing to Los ity is jobs. And from Day One of my compassionate side, but the former Angeles and San Francisco, a two-day presidency, I will lead us out of this Massachusetts governor rarely dis- trek followed by a campaign rally in crisis.” cusses it publicly. ever-important Ohio on Tuesday. Obama said the creation of 114,000 At a rally in St. Petersburg., Obama and his surrogates plan to jobs in September, coupled with the Romney recalled the time he spent hammer Romney on two fronts: con- drop in unemployment, was “a remind- with a young teenager dying of leu- tending that Romney lied about his ASSOCIATED PRESS er that this country has come too far kemia, returning to a story the boy’s positions during the debate and criti- Republican Presidential candidate and former Massachusetts to turn back now.” Jabbing at his parents had related from the stage of cizing him as downplaying Friday’s Gov. Mitt Romney laughs as he speaks to a supporter after a rival’s plans, the president declared, the Republican National Convention. positive jobs reports. campaign speech Friday in St. Petersburg. Meningitis outbreak means weeks of worry for those possibly infected By BRUCE CHREINER AND Bivins, of Sturgis, Ky., said transmitted from person to said. KRISTIN M. HALL Frida. “Seems like there person. The company at the cen- Associated Press should be some way to tell The CDC has called for ter of the outbreak, the New it before you get the symp- clinics and doctors to imme- England Compounding Charter Loans Services NASHVILLE, Tenn. toms. Honestly, it makes diately identify those who Center, had been investi- Pay outstanding bills, credit cards. — Patsy Bivins tossed and me worse than I was.” could have been exposed gated by Massachusetts turned all night after find- Federal health officials between July 1 and Sept. regulators in 2006. That led Lowest compared rates. ing out the steroid shot she say seven people have died 28. It could be weeks before to an agreement for a full received to ease her chron- so far, and they fear thou- any of the patients are in inspection of its drug com- Personal loans. ic back pain could instead sands more could have the clear. pounding practices, includ- threaten her life. been exposed. The Centers “Sure I’m apprehensive, ing sterility. Business, debt loans. For now, all the 68-year- for Disease Control and but there’s not a thing I A spokesman for NECC old retired waitress can do Prevention has said the can do except wait and said the company would Auto Home Improvement Loans is hope she doesn’t develop outbreak may have been see what happens,” said have no further comment the telltale signs of a rare caused by a steroid made Richard Jenkins, an 81- Friday. It has previously Bad Credit options. No apps. fees form of fungal meningitis by a specialty pharmacy year-old from Nashville said that it is cooperating that health officials say has in Massachusetts, where who received his most with health investigators sickened more than 60 peo- inspectors found at least recent shot Sept. 11 at the to determine the source of ple in nine states: a splitting one sealed vial that was con- Saint Thomas Outpatient the infections. Call today: headache, fever, stiff neck, taminated. It’s not yet clear Neurology Surgery Center. Bivins, a widow who lives difficulty walking or wors- how the fungus got into The chief medical offi- in western Kentucky about ening back pain. There the steroid, which is com- cer for the Tennessee an hour from Evansville, may be hundreds or even monly used to treat back Department of Health said Ind., received two injections 1.877.359.533 thousands more like her. pain. But officials have told Friday the incubation peri- in her lower back on Aug. [email protected] She called her doctors health professionals not to od for the disease isn’t yet 27. It was the first time she Friday, right after her first use anything made by the known and he advised at- had received steroid injec- cup of coffee, hoping to pharmacy. risk patients to be vigilant tions and the constant pain relieve the anxiety stirred So far, the government for symptoms for weeks. in her lower back, hips and a day earlier when she has identified about 75 “A month is the shortest legs was eased. learned she might be at facilities in 23 states that we’d possibly want to con- She said she doesn’t risk. Bivins was told only received the recalled doses. sider that. We’re looking blame the doctors — they that she didn’t need to be It is not yet clear exactly at a longer period of time were just trying to help checked unless she devel- how many people could get before we’d feel confident her, not knowing the ste- oped symptoms. sick, though health offi- that somebody is out of the roid could have been “I’m not sure if I like it,” cials say the fungus is not woods,” Dr. David Reagan contaminated.
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OUR A N O T H E R OPINION Mary J. Lightfoote, VIEW Obama’s Water ‘Jeanes teacher’ truth rules n this county in 1940, Our School Museum has a deficit Mary J. Lightfoote was the copy of a pictorial history of the ‘Jeanes teacher.’ old Ft. McCoy school in Marion t’s bad enough when should She was called a Jeanes County. The Ft. McCoy school the universal consen- teacher because the fund- history goes back to 1917 and sus is that you lost Iing for her position came from would be a treasure for the the first presidential have the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation. right people in Marion County debate. What’s worse for Ms. Jeanes, a white Quaker to have. If any reader attended IPresident Obama is that his woman, had donated $1,000,000 Morris Williams Ft. McCoy, or knows someone own team concedes he did so stayed in 1908 to set up a foundation Phone: (386) 755-8183 who did, we would be glad to without telling the truth. to help upgrade the black rural [email protected] give this book to you. Call 386- Stephanie Cutter, Mr. schools in the South. 372 W. Duval St. 755-8183. ess than two Lake City, FL 32055 Obama’s deputy campaign weeks after the So, Mrs. Lightfoote’s mis- POETIC SUPT. manager essentially called Suwannee River sion here was to visit our black In July of 1944, Madison her boss a liar on Thursday. Water Management rural schools and try to improve honor in American history for County (Florida) School During the previous night’s District, responding them. all her contributions to black Superintendent, Edwin B. contest, Mitt Romney refused Lto the worst drought here since This was no easy task teachers and students under Browning was extended an to allow the president to get 1932, instituted tough new because, in the first place, trying circumstances way back invitation to attend a school away with saying the GOP restrictions on water usage last simply getting to these schools when. meeting in Lake City. He wrote tax plan would result in a $5 summer, Tropical Storm Debby could be a challenge. They TAX COLLECTOR INFO back saying he could not attend trillion cut that is not paid brought a deluge the likes of were often located on primi- When I visited the Tax that meeting but would attend for. “My No. 1 principle is which we’ve never seen. tive dirt roads, and heavy rains Collector’s office recently to an alternate meeting to be held there will be no tax cut that Months later, groundwater sometimes made the roads renew my driver’s license, I in October. adds to the deficit,” the for- levels are up and the immediate almost impassable. Once there, noticed a wall chart that dis- Supt. Browning, a literate and mer Massachusetts governor crisis has passed. she had the difficult job of help- played interesting information religious man (“a deep water explained to the former Illinois Consequently, the district ing the students and teachers about the tax office: Baptist”), wrote these words senator. “So any language allowed the tough new rules to who were usually housed in sec- “The tax collector’s office in replying to the invitation: “I to the contrary is simply expire Sept. 30. In their place ond class buildings. was created statewide by the shall look forward to coming in not accurate.” When CNN are the now-standard limita- This might mean the teach- Florida Constitution of 1885. the golden brown of invigorat- informed Ms. Cutter that its tions of twice-per-week lawn er’s desk could be a crate and The longest serving tax collec- ing October when the leaves, own analysis confirmed that watering, among other restric- the students’ chairs might be tor in Florida is Earl K. Wood of leisurely and sentimentally, drift the Romney plan closes loop- tions. odds and ends of boxes. Mrs. Orange County—some 44 years, to Mother Earth, speaking to holes and deductions to bring We think the tougher rules Lightfoote was often heard to since 1965. us the message that we, too, in more revenue, she was should have remained in place. say that, although the build- Columbia County’s longest following our fitful spasm of forced to admit, “Well, OK, Rather than fly by the seat ings might be second class, the serving tax collector was the life—moved by trials, and prob- stipulated, it won’t be near $5 of our pants from one crisis to teachers were first class. late Alvin C. Hosford. He lems and motives, good and trillion.” the next, we should be focused But Mrs. Lightfoote had a served 32 years, from 1941- base—shall drift back to Mother The facts didn’t get in the on learning to conserve our missionary zeal and was up 1973. Earth and await the glorious way of Mr. Obama repeating most precious natural resource to the challenge. Her driving The Lake City tax office springtime of the resurrection more debate falsehoods on throughout the year – rain or philosophy was to “work on the handles over $65,000,000 a year morning.” Friday. He told an audience at shine. next needed thing.” in our taxes. The highest single CALL THE COPS George Mason University in Debby’s downpour was a Some of the schools she vis- tax bill is $496, 403. 98, paid by A young mother was driving Virginia that the GOP candi- short-term fix for a long-term ited were Bethel, Bethlehem, Lake City Medical Center. her five year old son to school date “said there’s no way that problem. King’s Welcome, Winfield, There are 111 specialty one day when a nude woman he’d close the loophole that Water is a finite resource, Jerusalem, Kiota, Scrubtown, license plates and as of 2008 riding in the convertible just gives big oil companies bil- and as the economic climate Falling Creek, and Springville. the sales leader was the Florida ahead stood up and waved. The lions each year in corporate improves and the local popu- Some of the teachers she Gator tag.” son said, “Mom, call the police. welfare.” Actually, Mr. Romney lation once again begins to visited were Arrie Lee Gainey, To their credit, Tax Collector That lady isn’t wearing a seat said Wednesday that the hun- swell, the problem will only get Agnes C. Norton, Herman R. Ronnie Brannon’s excellent staff belt!” dred-year-old tax credit that worse. Tunsil, R. R. Kenon, Margaret seems to handle everything in amounts to less than $3 billion We’re not suggesting that Hall, James E. Green, Minnie this busy office with politeness a year is “probably not going J. Niblack, and Callie A. Zow. ■ Morris Williams is a local once-per-week lawn watering is and efficiency. historian and long-time Columbia to survive” if he is successful the answer to all our woes. Mrs. Lightfoote, and all like FORT McCOY SCHOOL County resident. in reducing the corporate tax Nonetheless, such a rule, her, should be held in a place of rate from a worldwide high of were the political will there to 35 percent to 25 percent. leave it in place, would slowly Mr. Obama continues to and subtly change the way we LETTERS TO THE EDITOR claim his Republican chal- think about a resource we far lenger would raise taxes on too easily take for granted. middle-class families by $2,000 Inconvenient? ‘Barack is your shepherd...’ a year. He said in the debate For some, surely. that the GOP candidate’s But as conservation mea- plan could never be revenue sures go, it’s far more palatable To the Editor: nation is doing. to know about Barack Obama neutral without closing deduc- than some. The communist idea of fair- was that he voted twice while tions and loopholes for aver- There are otherwise sensible In rebuttal of Louis Beames ness is for them (the dictator in the Illinois legislature to age Americans, insisting, “It’s people who seriously propose High Springs, Wed 9-26-12: and the ruling class) to live in WITHHOLD all medical care math. It’s arithmetic.” If so, it’s making water so expensive that luxury and for the rest of the from babies BORN ALIVE some kind of new math. Mr. average folks have no choice Barack is your shepherd and people to live in abject poverty. from botched abortions. These Romney vows to do the oppo- but to ration it. the want will never stop – he Think not. babies get another death sen- site, lowering taxes on middle- We like the district’s original will see to it. Take a good look at Cuba tence when the first did not income families through a 20 idea better. He forces you to sleep on and any of the other commu- work. percent reduction in rates. He park benches and leads you nist nations. They take all the And you probably want him also pointed out that the one Lake City Reporter beside shut down oil wells and resources for themselves and in charge of your health care. study upon which Mr. Obama coal industries and boarded up the rest of the people have noth- Just think what he is willing to based his accusations has been Serving Columbia County businesses strangled by regula- ing. do to you. debunked by neutral econo- Since 1874 tion. You can’t help the poor As far as Mitt Romney’s tax mists and fact checkers. The Lake City Reporter is pub‑ He will restore your knowl- nations of the world – after tril- returns – what has he to prove- A new report from the lished with pride for residents of edge of the corruption of the lions of our dollars was sent that he is very wealthy? So American Enterprise Institute Columbia and surrounding counties by “Dim” party if you will only to them – the corrupted (or was Kennedy and Kerry – who Community Newspapers Inc. shows Mr. Obama is the one listen. communist) governments take cares? who will oppress the middle We believe strong newspapers build He guides you to the path of strong communities —‑“Newspapers it all and the people still live in He can do what he wants with class because the massive debt get things done!” unemployment for the sake of poverty. his own money, I am far more incurred under the current Our primary goal is to communism, This is what your fearless interested in my tax returns and administration will result in publish distinguished and profitable Yea, though you walk thru leader wants for you but you are the money Barack Obama has higher taxes. The economists community‑oriented newspapers. the valley of soup kitchens, you asleep and can’t see it. wasted, by the trillions, of all This mission will be accomplished estimated the real annual cost through the teamwork of professionals are still hungry and have no Barack Obama had the taxpaying Americans and the for households to service dedicated to truth, integrity and hard hope because of his trickle up House, the Senate and the presi- $16 trillion deficit caused by 43 the debt — the current $16.2 work. theory. dency for two full years but the cents of every dollar that contin- trillion plus the $7.6 trillion Todd Wilson, publisher We, the poor, do fear your evil only thing he did was shove ues to be borrowed. increase projected under Mr. Robert Bridges, editor as we watch you destroy our ObamecareLESS down our Wonder how long your house- Obama’s policies — would be Sue Brannon, controller Christian nation. throats with corruption behind hold would last if you borrowed a $4,000 a year tax hike on He anoints our income with closed doors which is all about 43 cents of every dollar you middle-income families. The Dink NeSmith, president taxes so he can spend more and power and control and has abso- spend. Romney campaign released Tom Wood, chairman more of our money on Solyndra, lutely nothing to do with our It puzzles me that suddenly a new TV ad Friday on this the many other bankrupt health or well being. capitalism is evil since we have point. “Obama’s four deficits LETTERS green energy programs and Just wait until you face the only prospered for over 230 are the four largest in U.S. his- Government Motors while shut- death panels. Wonder what you years of capitalism. America tory,” the announcer intones POLICY ting down the Gulf oil Industry, will have to say then. I sure and capitalism has done well over slides showing the facts. Letters to the Editor should be the coal industry and the hope you are very young. until Barack Obama got elected “He’s adding almost as much typed or neatly written and double Keystone Pipeline at the same The mess he inherited with him & his “Dim” buddies debt as all 43 previous presi- spaced. Letters should not exceed time borrowing $2 BILLION was his own mess – he was in in charge. dents combined, and over 30 400 words and will be edited for and loaning it to Chavez to drill the Senate when we had the Don’t see anyone risking cents of every dollar Obama length and libel. Letters must be oil wells telling him that we will meltdown. Don’t you think life and limb to get into China, spends is borrowed.” The year- signed and include the writer’s name, be his best customer. maybe he needs to accept some North Korea or Cuba, do you? end fiscal 2012 books reflected address and telephone number for Poverty and hard living will responsibly for the meltdown By the way, the “dims” were another $1.1 trillion deficit, verification. Writers can have two follow us all the days of the since you seem to think that in charge in the House and the fourth highest since World letters per month published. Letters “DIM” party and we shall live in the Republicans are stopping Congress until the elections of War II. and guest columns are the opinion of a tent forever without housing Barack Obama from saving our 2010 – so whose mess is this It’s as if Mr. Obama is acting the writers and not necessarily that of because the government has nation. really? under the illusion that no one the Lake City Reporter. destroyed our income and our While you have your thinking I would suggest you take your will call him out on his false- BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, country by purposely bankrupt- cap on-think about food prices, own wake up advice. America hoods. However, it’s looking Lake City, FL 32056; or drop off at ing it. the price of gas at the pump is fully awake-too bad you are more and more likely that vot- 180 E. Duval St. downtown. and your power bill. How are not. ers will realize a second term BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. Only real prayer to God will you really liking his hopeless would mean larger deficits for BY E-MAIL: save our nation. I will stay on change? Jo Lytte the budget and the truth. [email protected] my knees as I hope our entire The only thing I ever needed Lake City ■ The Washington Times 5A
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Oct. 7 the coming five years. Oct. 11 Oct. 9 Woodturners Club Noegel reunion Bell Woodturners The Noegel Family Club meets the second Reunion will be Sunday, Thursday of the month in Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. on at Ed Medicare seminar the Bell community Center Bedenbaugh’s place, off The Lifestyle Enrichment at 7 p.m. Every meeting C-135 (Noegel Road). Center of Lake City is spon- features a show and tell of Please bring a covered soring a free Medicare members current projects. dish and come fellowship Edicational Seminar There is also a full demon- with friends and family. For Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 5:30 stration of a woodturning more information call Jo to 6:30 p.m. The semi- project by a club member. Ann at 752-9334 or Patti at nar will be moderated by There are opportunities to 752-0446. Irv Crowetz of C/C & take home project wood, Associates. Subjects cov- tools and receive help from ered will be: what you need other turners. All experi- Little-Hill reunion to know about Medicare, ence levels are welcome. The annual Little-Hill when to enroll, what’s cov- For additional info contact Family Reunion will be held ered and is a supplement Kent Harriss at 365-7086. on Oct. 7 at Mason City needed. This seminar is for Community Center. Come educational purposes only, early to visit and bring a it is not a sales seminar. Garden Club meeting covered dish for lunch at Please RSVP to 755-3476, JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter The Lake City Garden approximately 1p.m. Paper ext. 107. Jesse Neely, of North Florida Fence, works to construct a chain link fence around Youngs Club will hold meet Oct. 11 products and drinks will be Park earlier this week. Neely said that the fence is intended to help the children who play in at the Clubhouse, 257 SE provided. Hernando Ave. The pro- Historical meeting the area. ‘It doesn’t take but 10 seconds for a child to get from the slide to under someone’s gram this month will be Oct. 8 The Columbia County tire. If it saves one kid, then it’s definitely worth it.’ a presentation on ground Historical Society will meet cover by Betsy Martin. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2012 Hiring Our Heroes building. Coalition of Florida’s Social time begins at 9:30 9 in the downtown pub- veterans’ job fair event 9 There will be two ses- Gateway, Inc., Board a.m. and the meeting is at Cancer support group lic library in Lake City. a.m. to noon on Wednesday, sions from which to choose, Meeting will be held on 10 a.m. Everyone is invit- The Women’s Cancer Guest speaker will be Oct. 10 at the American from 8 a.m.-noon or from 1 Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 9 ed. Support Group of Lake City LaViece Smallwood Moser, Legion Post 57, 2602 SW p.m.-5 p.m. a.m. at the Coalition Office, will meet at the Cracker Director of the Heritage Main Blvd in Lake City. This The workshop is free but 1104 SW Main Blvd. The Oct. 12 Barrel Restaurant on West Park Village in Macclenny. will be a free, one-of-a-kind, registration is required. Coalition administers the Highway 90 at 5:30 p.m. on The meeting is free and hiring fair for both employ- Call 758-1312 or email tdc@ state and federal funding Class of ‘62 Monday, Oct. 8 to celebrate open to the public. Contact ers and veteran jobseek- columbiacountyfla.com to for all School Readiness and The CHS class of 1962 Breast Cancer Awareness Sean McMahon at 754-4293 ers. Veterans, active duty register. Voluntary Prekindergarten. will be celebrating their Month. This Dutch Treat for more information. military members, Guard We encourage community 50th class reunion Oct. 12- dinner is for all women can- and Reserve members and Newcomers luncheon participation and welcome 13. Contact Linda Hurst cer survivors. Information qualifying military spouses The regular Luncheon of any input. Greene at (386) 752-0561 at 386-752-4198 or 386-755- Photo club are encouraged to attend. the Lake City Newcomers for more information. 0522. Lake City Photo Club Veterans are asked to bring and Friends will be held meets every 2nd Tuesday a copy of their DD-214 and at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dine for crisis fund Oct. 13 of each month from 2 copies of their current Oct. 10 at Eastside Village Dine to donate every School readiness to 4 p.m. at the Lifestyle resume. These individuals Clubhouse. Our Program is Wednesday in October at Monument rededication On Monday, Oct. 8 from Enrichment Center at Baya can register online at HOH. the Installation of Officers Applebee’s in Lake City. Please join the Sons of 6 to 8 p.m., Florida’s Office Ave. Share your photos Greatjob.net to guarantee and some games. Lunch The Tough Enough to Confederate Veterans and of Early Learning will and ideas with the group. admission and walk-ins are is $11. Any questions call Wear Pink Crisis Fund the United Daughters host, at Florida Gateway Newcomers are welcome! welcome. Barbara Cutcher 752-9783 will receive 10 percent of the Confederacy on College’s Wilson S. Rivers or Joan Wilson 755-9897. of the bill. Ask for a flier, Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. Library & Media Center, Oct. 10 by the Columbia County for the Rededication of the a Town Hall Meeting to Customer service Fairgrounds Office or call Confederate Monument, present to all interested A customer service Early learning meeting 752-8822 to have one e- which was originally parties their plan for the workshop will be held The Early Learning mailed to you. dedicated 100 years ago. state-wide reallocation of Hiring Our Heroes Wednesday, Oct. 10 at School Readiness (subsi- Florida Crown Workforce the Columbia County dized child care) funds for Board has announced the Fairgrounds entertainment
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6a LAKE CITY REPORTER nation & STATE SUNday, OCTOBER 7, 2012 Page Editor: Jim Barr, 754-0424 Military site returned to nature
WWII airfield becomes interpretative panels describing the is used at the Imaginarium in Fort preserve for wildlife, field’s use during WWII. Myers. The area offers a wilderness feel Flexi-Pave’s porous surface allows green space for people. despite the steady drone of jetliners rainfall to percolate through, forming every three minutes or so on approach good bacteria that filter clean water By MICHAEL BRAUN to Southwest Florida International into the groundwater table. Olson The News-Press Airport not far away. said the pavement was used to help Also included at the new preserve enhance one of the preserve’s green FORT MYERS — What used to are picnic areas, a 1.8-mile nature trail purposes, groundwater recharging. be part of the state’s largest military and two wetland observation decks. Initial acquisition of the property airfield is now the county’s newest Two primitive portions of the nature began in 2001 and was completed at a green space, the 3,000-plus-acre Wild trail remain somewhat under water cost of $18 million in 2008. ASSOCIATED PRESS Turkey Strand Preserve. during the area’s wet seasonal and Money from the Conservation Georgia U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, a Republican seeking re- The new Conservation 20/20 pre- visitors are recommended to wear 20/20 management fund was supple- election in the state’s 10th Congressional District seat, said serve between Fort Myers and Lehigh appropriate shoes. mented by grants. that evolution, embryology and the Big Bang theory are “lies Acres opened recently off State Road Sherri Furnari, the 20/20 coordina- The preserve was acquired as three straight from the pit of hell” meant to convince people that 82 west of the Hendry County line. It tor for the preserve, said a brochure is parcels in 2001, 2003 and 2008 and is they do not need a savior. The lawmaker made those com- provides wildlife habitat as well as a being put together to describe the site considered Conservation 20/20’s sec- ments during a speech at a sportsman’s banquet. place for nature enthusiasts, hikers, as well as others being planned such ond-largest conservation area. photographers and picnickers. as the Buckingham Trails Preserve, Animals and plants known to flour- “It came together wonderfully,” 8790 Buckingham Road, set to open in ish at the new preserve include white- said Cathy Olson, senior supervisor 2014, and Six Mile Cypress Preserve tailed deer, marsh rabbits and eastern Ga. congressman for the Conservation 20/20 program North, set for 2017. cottontails, northern river otter, feral in the county Parks and Recreation “It has historical as well as natural hogs, wild turkey, Everglades snail calls evolution lie Department. “The design team tried perspective,” Furnari said of the new kites, yellow-billed cuckoo, flatwoods, to make it as green as possible.” preserve. cypress strand swamps, cypress dome The preserve sits amid what used swamps, freshwater marshes, wet from ‘pit of hell’ to be the Buckingham Army Airfield, Trailblazing trail prairies and abandoned pastures. once the state’s largest airfield train- The area was damaged from a Associated Press ing base during World War II. Olson said the site also is Lee wildfire in April 2007 that burned folks who are taught that The airfield, used from 1942 to County’s first large-scale application through pine flatwoods and cypress. ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia from understanding that 1945, was instrumental for gunnery of Flexi-Pave, a pavement made of Contractors working with the Rep. Paul Broun said in vid- they need a savior.” training. shredded tires and stone. Caloosahatchee District’s Florida eotaped remarks that evo- Broun also said that he Little evidence of the facility now “Flexi-Pave gave us a really good Division of Forestry have removed lution, embryology and the believes the Earth is about remains, but Olson said workers are price,” she said. “They were anxious large melaleuca trees and thinned Big Bang theory are “lies 9,000 years old and that in the process of installing historic for us to use it.” The surface also dense pine tree stands. straight from the pit of hell” it was made in six days. meant to convince people Those beliefs are held by that they do not need a fundamentalist Christians ...Do you have the over-priced, slow-speed savior. who believe the creation Internet Blues? The Republican lawmak- accounts in the Bible to be Get FAST High-Speed Internet Today! er made those comments literally true. 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Page Editor: Robert Bridges, 754-0428 LAKE CITY REPORTER local SUNday, OCTOBER 7, 2012 7a MELEE: 53 vehicles Continued From Page 1A
Donald Burk, 52, of ly due to traffic. Frazier Lake, City was unin- was unable to slow down jured when another and his vehicle struck driver rear-ended his the right side of a 2012 2002 Mazda two-door on Volkswagen four-door, I-10 at about 3:45 p.m., driven by John Nguyen according to police. of Jacksonville, accord- Burk was driving ing to the report. westbound and slowed Frazier’s vehicle also for traffic east of U.S. struck the left rear of a 301. The other driver, 2011 Ford pickup, driv- Tanya Weltzein of Adel, en by David A. Young of Ga., was unable to see Jacksonville, according Burk’s vehicle because to the FHP report. of the rain. Weltzien Frazier’s vehicle then was cited for careless crossed the median into driving, according to the eastbound lanes of the FHP report. I-10. The pickup struck COURTESY Charles R. Frazier, 24, a 2004 Toyota SUV and Side view of the proposed events center in Columbia County. and Dewayne C. Pugh, a 1994 Chevrolet two- 31, both of O’Brien, door, which were driv- were uninjured when ing east and unable their 2011 Dodge pick- to avoid the pickup, CENTER: Proposal will be discussed at meeting up was involved in a according to the FHP five-vehicle crash at report. Continued From Page 1A about 3:30 p.m. Friday, Frazier was cited for according to FHP. careless driving, accord- Inc., the owners and operators of the Sports Complex; the other idea was The construction of an events facil- Frazier was driving ing to the FHP report. Columbia County Fairgrounds, were the events center proposal. ity would allow the county to hold west on I-10 when two invited to attend the meeting. The The TDC appointed a committee to conventions, shows, exhibitions and vehicles slowed sudden- public is also encouraged to attend handle the fact finding tasks associ- a number of other events. the meeting. ated with both concepts. “It’s wouldn’t be unlike another The presentation is scheduled “The TDC decided they only want- convention center you’ve seen, except to include the architects’ rendition ed to concentrate on the recreation probably it will be on a much smaller FATALITY: 1 killed of the building and reports giving side,” Williams said. “The board of scale than those,” Williams said. “It’s the potential economic impact. The county commissioners decided they not going to be something that would Continued From Page 1A events building concept originated would go ahead and continue with hold 50,000 people.” from the Columbia County Tourist the events center side.” He said the center would be capa- onto the east shoulder, top of him. Development Council. The commission appointed a fact ble of housing graduations and there where it overturned The crash occurred “The TDC was looking at unmet finding committee and the commit- would be rooms available for rent to and struck a tree with about 6.5 miles north of needs and what we need to do as a tee has been collecting data for more do weddings, business conferences its roof. Live Oak. tourist development council to fill the than a year to complete the back- and other events on a smaller scale. Matthews, who was Gardner was wear- needs we see that will help us pro- ground to see whether an events facil- “The idea is if you bring those not wearing a seat belt, ing a seat belt at the mote the county and the hotel/motel ity is feasible. Several sites are being events, the people will rent hotel was ejected, FHP said, tie of the crash, reports industry,” Williams said. considered as possible locations for rooms, buy gas, and spend money in and the roof of the show. The two ideas that were devel- the events building, including pos- retail stores,” Williams said. truck came to rest on oped: Recreation (sports tourna- sible sites in the Ellisville area that ments) and expanding the Southside have interstate frontage. HOPE: Lake City woman afflicted with rare disorder has double transplant Continued From Page 1A got a lot more energy,” she Register said the day have been some post-sur- Appreciating the small degree. “I’m going back To make a donation for said. before doctors were sup- gery challenges, she said. things, Helton is grateful to school. I want my mas- Helton’s recovery, visit Helton said she sets a posed to remove a device Two days after surgery, to be able to shower on ters,” she said. her page on the National high and low goal every that measures Helton’s Helton started having sei- her own, free of tubes and “As long as I’m not sick, Foundation for Transplants day to stay motivated. She pulmonary pressures and zures as her body adjusted monitoring devices. I’m not a person who likes Website at http://patients. is now able to walk 14 min- puts her on the top of the to receiving more oxygen, After two months in the to sit around and not enjoy transplants.org/bjhelton. utes on the treadmill and national transplant list. Register said. hospital, she is also happy things,” she said. has even asked therapists The device can only be However biopsies on to be in the apartment. for more weight on the in for so long and remov- her lungs and heart have “People aren’t coming weightlifting machines. ing it lowers her on the shown no problems, in poking me when I’m “Every day I set a specific transplant list, Register Register said. sleeping,” she said.. goal I want to reach,” she said. For some reason a Weekly, mother and Helton said she has said. new doctor never came daughter meet with a sup- been invited to several Free She is walking farther to remove the device, so port group of transplant churches to share her Cookout and much more talkative, when the organ donation patients and their care- story. “I have been called Register said. came in, Helton was ready, givers. Register said it is to go and give my testimo- Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. There are just over her mom said. wonderful to talk to people ny. That’s really exciting,” 800 documented cases “That was amazing. I who understand. she said. Mason City Community Center of Alström Syndrome, laughed, I cried, I jumped The medications sup- Helton is also hoping which has claimed two for joy,” she said. press Helton’s immunity to be healthy enough to Come & Meet the Candidate of B.J.’s siblings. B.J.’s After the transplant, so for the rest of her life attend an international sister, Rebekah, died as a Register said a surgeon she will have to be care- Alström conference in baby. Her brother Andrew told her personally that he ful about getting sick, May, where her brother battled the disorder until didn’t know how Helton Register said. and sister will be featured Glenn he was 29. had survived for so long Helton said she will on a memory board. “I Late in the day on Sept. with such a weak heart. wear gloves and a mask really want to go,” Helton 5 they got a call telling Now, Helton takes 16 and stay away from big said. Helton to stop eating, medicines daily, including crowds. “You don’t want Helton already has a you’re going to transplant, three anti-rejection medi- to waste a gift you’ve been degree in psychology and FOR Register said. cines, Register said. There given,” she said. she’s planning her next SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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