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COURTESY PHOTOS Live Oak native Jared Lee. Once-deaf COURTESY Bob Dekle’s latest. dog leads Dekle takes on LO cowboy murder to glory Pair takes second in old in cowdog world NY finals in Texas. By CARL MCKINNEY By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected] [email protected] When Batman was born deaf, A true-crime tale Live Oak-grown cowboy and cattle revolving around the mor- dog supplier Jared Lee considered phine-laced 1891 murder putting the pup down, figuring there of a wealthy New York City was no way to train woman at the hands of a the animal to be man desperate to keep his ranch-worthy. secrets buried, as told by But Lee, one Lake City-based retired of the stars of the prosecutor-turned-author six-part TV series Bob Dekle, aims to cast a “Ultimate Cowboy spotlight Showdown” current- on a case ly airing throughout Batman that was this week, couldn’t at the cut- go through with it. After coming in ting-edge second in his category at a major of forensic championship event in Texas this science. month, Batman proved it was the “Six right call. Dekle Capsules: TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter “Because my brother was born The Gilded Age Murder of Hannah Crews, 8, carries a pumpkin while she eats a pumpkin-colored doughnut at the with cerebral palsy, I decided that no Helen Potts,” Dekle’s latest Columbia High FFA Pumpkin Patch at Gleason Place Shopping Center, 2173 U.S. 90 West, life was worth throwing away,” the book, which the author Wednesday afternoon. The CHS FFA sells pumpkins as an annual fundraiser. The pumpkin 35-year-old said. “I trained him with highlighted on the A&E patch will be open Monday-Thursday, 1-7 p.m., Friday from 1-8, Saturday from 10-8 and Real Crime blog and “Most Sunday from 10-7 through Oct. 31. BATMAN continued on 3A Notorious” podcast earlier this year, explores the trial of medical student Carlyle Harris. Harris, something of a Operation Green Light lasts just 2 more days serial sex fiend, seduced one woman after anoth- Plan to help some drivers regain the road by offering leniency for unpaid traffic is participating in the program, which offers er, Dekle said. When his driving privileges ends on Friday. tickets. to waive penalties and interest that have advances didn’t work, he Operation Green Light, an initiative by accumulated on a person’s unpaid civil traffic talked them into secretly By CARL MCKINNEY county clerks of court throughout Florida, citations, giving them a chance to get their marrying him under an [email protected] assumed identity. is being offered this week only by the coun- driver’s license back that day. They still have “It was a sensational ty Clerk of Court’s Office. The program, to pay the original cost of the tickets, but can case that had got a tremen- Time is running out for struggling ex-driv- which started Monday, is still active today do so through a payment plan. dous amount of publicity ers with suspended licenses to take advan- and Friday — but local officials are hitting the The program applies to tickets such as run- tage of a program at the Columbia County brakes after that. MURDER continued on 2A Courthouse that can help them get back on This is the first year the local clerk of court GREEN continued on 2A

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BOB DEKLE’S LATEST QUICK HITS Scripture of the Day “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation Murder in old New York of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” have been kicked out of “What conclusions can It wasn’t until two years — Psalm 19:14 (KJV) MURDER medical school and possi- you draw performing an ago that Dekle began work- bly prosecuted for bigamy autopsy on a months-dead ing on the book, which Continued From 1A and performing abortions, body?” Dekle said. came out in May and is Thought for Today Dekle said. The trial was a showcase available on Amazon. With renunciation life begins. at the time,” said Dekle, When Potts, a student at for advancements in chem- The aftermath of the who served as an assistant — Amelia Barr, 1831-1919, U.S. novelist (‘Remember a prestigious New York fin- istry and the pharmacology Harris trial reminded the Alamo’) state attorney in the Third ishing school, complained of poisons, Dekle said. Dekle of a case he had Judicial Circuit from 1975 about chronic headaches, Multiple chemists looked prosecuted while working through 2005 before teach- Harris saw at Potts’ with the Third Circuit State ing law at the University of his way organs and Attorney’s Office — the Florida. out. He prescribed were able to 1978 abduction and mur- Winning Lottery Numbers Potts was unlucky He pre- her something find enough der of 12-year-old Lake Pick 3: (Tuesday p.m.) 2-9-1 enough to catch Harris’ scribed her traces of mor- City girl Kimberly Diane Pick 4: (Tuesday p.m.) 2-8-5-5 eye. After resisting at first, something to help with her phine to help Leach. Dekle was the lead Fantasy 5: (Tuesday) 3-6-7-26-29 she eventually agreed to to help determine prosecutor in that case, for wed Harris in an arrange- with her problem, hoping a cause of which notorious serial kill- ment kept between the two problem, death. er Ted Bundy was ultimate- of them. it would solve See an error? hoping it “It was a ly executed. The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news She got pregnant three would solve his. ‘He gave remarkable The public perception times, and Harris per- items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, his. feat of foren- of Harris was similar to please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will formed abortions in each “He gave her enough sic science the way people reacted run in this space. Thanks for reading. case. Illegal in New York her enough morphine to that they to media coverage of the at the time, the proce- morphine could do Bundy slayings, Dekle dures were risky and the to kill her kill her about back in the said. third one nearly killed the about three 1890s,” Dekle “They said, ‘this couldn’t Submissions woman, Dekle said. times over,” three times over,’ said. be a murderer. He’s too The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption When Potts’ mother Dekle said. Dekle said. Dekle handsome, articulate information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would found out what was going It wasn’t first learned and smart,’” Dekle said. like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture on, she demanded Harris until of the case “There’s parallels between and information to Robert Bridges: rbridges@lakecityreporter. go public with their mar- months while attend- Harris and Bundy.” com. riage. after the mysterious death ing law school at the One woman who was “And that was going to that Potts’ mother gave University of Florida in the doing charitable work in be difficult because he permission for the body to 1970s, where he stumbled the jail where Harris await- Lake City Reporter already had another secret be exhumed so an autopsy onto transcripts from the ed execution ended up HOW TO REACH US BUSINESS ...... 754-0419 wife and he was engaged could be performed. trial. falling in love with the con- Main number . . . . . (386) 752-1293 CIRCULATION to another woman at the Embalming fluid and nat- “I said, ‘you know, this victed killer and agreed to Fax number ...... 752-9400 time,” Dekle said. “He was ural decay made it difficult would make a good book,’” be engaged, Dekle said. Circulation ...... 755-5445 Home delivery of the Lake City Reporter Online . . . www lakecityreporter. com. should be completed by 6:30 a.m. kind of put between a rock to figure out whether Potts Dekle said. “The personal- “They just saw this and a hard place.” The Lake City Reporter, an affiliate Tuesday through Friday, and by 7:30 had been poisoned with a ities of the people involved young woman in black of Community Newspapers Inc., is a.m. on Sunday. Had the relationship lethal quantity of morphine, — they were all very color- crying at Harris’ funeral,” published Tuesday through Friday and Please call 386-755-5445 to report any been exposed, Harris could Sunday at 180 E. 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WORLD COWDOG CHAMPIONSHIPS Once-deaf dog takes cowboy to glory

weeks at a ranch near Enterprise, BATMAN Alabama. Continued From 1A The six-part series premiered 9 p.m. Monday on the INSP hand signals.” channel and is airing every week- Defying the predictions of mul- night this week with a finale set tiple veterinarians, Lee became for Sunday. convinced Batman had gained INSP is channel 364 on the ability to hear after noticing DirecTV, channel 259 on Dish the dog react to the sound of his Network and channels 20, 298 four-wheeler cranking up one and 1655 on Comcast. night. Hosted by Trace Adkins, “We took the miracle that God the show pits 12 cowboys from gave us and put him into full- across the country — men and blown training like the rest of my women — against each other in dogs,” Lee said. a gauntlet of physical and mental Lee took Batman and his challenges. female littermate, Midnight, to “They tested you in every the Third Annual Hangin’ Tree kind of way, from your heart to Cowdog World Championship in your backbone,” Lee said in an Decatur, Texas, Oct. 10-14, where earlier interview last week. “It Batman won his owner $3,000 by made you find out what kind of placing runner-up in his category a man and cowboy you really in a three-day contest of herding was.” prowess. Midnight placed sixth Before the premier, Lee said in her category. he had to be tight-lipped about The top dog was actually one any details of the competition of Batman and Midnight’s other that have yet to air. littermate, bred and supplied “All I can tell you is it was dif- through Lee’s cattle dog busi- ferent cowboy competitions from ness. arena-type challenges to out-in- “You had to send your dog the-pasture, everyday get-it-done out about a quarter of a mile, COURTESY type of competitions,” he said and it had to bring you a herd C owboy Jared Lee, who grew up on his father’s ranch near Live Oak, poses with his family and his Friday. of cattle while you stayed in one dog, Batman, who came in second in his category at a major cattle dog competition in Texas this The prize packages included spot,” Lee said. “You couldn’t month. Lee’s family drove up from their home in Mississippi to cheer him on — pictured are his a herd of cattle for the winner move until the dog brought you a wife, Beth, sons Colt, Lucien and Sawyer and daughters Lilli and Harper. to raise and market and an herd. They had to bring the herd “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown” around you and through a gate herding dogs to ranches all over “Ultimate Cowboy.” The incident screws. I wasn’t supposed to be belt buckle. hole, and then you’d go to the the country. was shown in Wednesday’s epi- walking for three to six months. Contestants came from all next obstacle.” When Lee saw them cheering sode. The Lord brought me back to my over the country to the ranch in Lee’s family surprised him by him on at the cattle dog event, he Lee, who spoke to the Lake feet in about 40 days, so I missed Enterprise, Alabama, where the driving up to the event. They felt overwhelmed. City Reporter about the show last out the whole summer on train- show was filmed. bought a home in Picayune, “I showed up there in Texas week, said he couldn’t let that ing my dogs.” On Wednesday, Lee said he’s Mississippi, about seven years knowing I had great dogs, but information out before the epi- Lee, who grew up on his been watching the show as it ago — although Lee, who still not thinking I had a chance,” Lee sode aired to avoid spoilers. father’s ranch in Suwannee airs. considers himself a Live Oak said. “I got caught by a bull and County, auditioned for “Ultimate “We weren’t able to see how it cowboy at heart, mostly lives on Lee is still recovering from shattered my tibia and fibula,” he Cowboy Showdown” after his was cut up before it aired, we’re the road for his business supply- breaking his leg in May, which said. “They had to do surgery on cousin saw a casting call. getting to see it like everybody ing and managing livestock and happened during filming of my leg — a titanium rod and four Filming lasted about four else,” he said. Controversial toll-road routes to be set starting next year

By CARL MCKINNEY Will Watts, chief engineer where we don’t want Turnpike, creating a con- ing a study to find out how The third project would [email protected] for the Florida Department to go, from an environ- venient new route that has grave the impact could be, add a new multi-use corri- of Transportation, said mental standpoint, then sparked concerns among while county commission- dor, including a toll road, While a new stretch of Wednesday that preliminary lines will start being Lake City’s business com- ers and Lake City Hall are from Polk to Collier County. toll road in the works has routes for three projects — drawn in January,” Watts munity. Hotelier Nick Patel, calling for a plan to mitigate Senate President Bill Columbia County officials including one that might told members of the who owns six hotels in the the potential downsides. Galvano, R-Bradenton has and business owners won- give Disney-bound tourists House Transportation & Lake City area, is among The Suncoast extension made the projects a priority. dering if the project will a way to bypass Lake City Tourism Appropriations those leading the charge is one third of a larger pack- The projects were put on damage the local economy entirely on their trip south Subcommittee. against the project, saying age of toll road projects a fast track, with three task by poaching traffic from — will be based on input The Suncoast Parkway is it will divert a significant approved by state lawmak- forces created to consider Interstate 75 and Interstate from task forces over the slated to be extended from amount of money away ers earlier this year. The issues such as routes and 10, the potential environ- next couple of months, with the Tampa Bay area to the from the community. Turnpike extension, which environmental impacts. mental impacts could start a focus on what to “avoid Georgia Line in Jefferson The Lake City-Columbia would connect that road to The News Service of to be known shortly after and minimize first.” County and connected County Chamber of the Suncoast Parkway, is Florida contributed to this the start of the new year. “Once we understand to the existing Florida Commerce is commission- the second project. story.

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OUR OPINION ‘Green Light’ has just two more days f you or someone you know has had their driver’s license suspended for some civil Iinfraction like failure to pay a traffic fine, you might be able to get your license back. But time is running short. Operation Green Light, a program through the county clerk’s office, offers that chance through the end of business on Friday. Pirating hand gestures You might end up just paying the original fine and be forgiven any penalties and interest. If you can’t pay the fine in full, there are pay- ment plans to help. Language under siege Operation Green Light isn’t for everyone. If your license was suspended for criminal hroughout my life I have Granted, they are a group of activity or for failure to pay child support, used both spoken language violent bullies, but nothing more. you’re out of luck. T and body language to convey They can only act when given “per- So far, only about 20 people have taken my thoughts and feelings to those mission” by the whole. advantage of the program since it went into around me. I have used words, So, what happened recently, in effect Monday, as noted in a story on today’s smiles, thumbs up, “ok” signs, and essence, is that one single hate front page. Hopefully, more will apply today many others. They are all meant to group stole an innocent hand ges- be taken in the way I am presenting ture for their own purposes, and we and tomorrow. them. allowed it. We allowed them take The plan is a good one not just for those get- Of course, just like words, our the voice that our forefathers and ting their driving privileges restored, but for body language can be misinter- ancestors fought so hard to keep. It the rest of us as well. preted, and others may become seems that every time that we give offended and hurt by our “words.” Dawn Wilkerson in, announce that a gesture or word Folks who need to pay their bills generally [email protected] have to drive to get to work. Doing so on a However, through mutual conver- now belongs to them, we are giving suspended license can eventually make you a sation we should be able to clarify them that strength that they did not what was truly meant, and move on In 1776 the United States became have on their own, and we are tak- felon. with our lives. a new land of hope, rights, laws, ing it away from ourselves. But our After that, things only get rougher and for I can honestly say that after and strength. It was by no means a words are not theirs to take, and we many the road ends in welfare and government explaining my meanings and inten- perfect country, but it was the start need to condemn their actions and — that is, taxpayer-funded — assistance. tions I have never had anyone of something wonderful. We had take back what they have stolen. As we said, Green Light is good for every- continue to be upset and offended taken a stand against the tyranny of Sadly, there is another commu- body. – unless, of course, I had intended an unjust and corrupt system — a nity within our whole that suffers them to be. Let’s be honest, we king. We had fought a long, gruel- even more when we fail to act. This is the chance of a lifetime for those eli- are not always trying to be nice. What about the hearing impaired gible. It could even be a life-changing moment. Otherwise, flipping someone off If that same group and deaf community? Their entire It would be foolish not to at least try. would not exist. decided to repurpose language is based upon hand ges- That said, it is possible to acci- the ‘thumbs-up’ sign, tures and body language. What dentally offend someone, but we would we just roll over happens when one of those ges- TODAY IN HISTORY need to be willing to come to the and agree that it is now tures has been “given” to those hate table and redirect the narrative. We unacceptable? Of course groups? Will that community then On this date: cannot allow simple language to be not. We, as a society, need be required to change their “words” stolen and repurposed, or we have to be reminded that we to suit the new narrative? They lost as a civilized, language speak- have come so far in finding their In 1777, British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne sur- can still say ‘No!’ rendered to American troops in Saratoga, New York, in a ing society. own voices. They have earned turning point of the Revolutionary War. I read recently about an individ- their language through turmoil and In 1807, Britain declared it would continue to reclaim ual that lost their job for using a ing fight, and we had come out the struggle. We cannot, we should British-born sailors from American ships and ports hand gesture that was supposedly victors – through great human cost. not, allow their language to be pirat- regardless of whether they held U.S. citizenship. not ill-intentioned. Why? Because But where is that strength now? ed and destroyed by hate. In 1931, mobster Al Capone was convicted in Chicago some unnamed group allegedly Imagine, standing up to a king, and I am saddened to think that of income tax evasion. (Sentenced to 11 years in prison, repurposed it to be offensive? all of his wills and wants. We boldly someday I may not be able to speak Capone was released in 1939.) Because that same group decided told him that we would no longer with my hands at all, for fear of In 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as to adopt the symbolism as a way to allow him to dictate our lives and using a gesture that has been stolen a refugee from Nazi Germany. show hate and prejudice? our laws; that we had a voice of our by a group filled with unfounded In 1939, Frank Capra’s comedy-drama “Mr. Smith When did our language become own. What a time it was! What a hate and rage. Worse yet, I fear Goes to Washington,” starring James Stewart as an ideal- so easily manipulated? When did time it is now — now, when we are that my children will never know of istic junior U.S. senator, had its premiere in the nation’s we stop fighting back against that acting like we are too weak to stand a time when using such gestures capital. kind of manipulation? up to even the smallest of societal was simple, innocent, and innocu- If that same group decided to threats. ous – gestures that were an every- n Associated Press repurpose the “thumbs-up” sign, Threats like “hate groups,” which day part of our common language. would we just roll over and agree the dictionary defines as a small When that happens, the balance of Lake City Reporter that it is now unacceptable? Of social group that advocates and prac- power and strength will have tipped Lake City Reporter course not. We, as a society, need tices hatred, or violence, toward any into a dangerous direction, and we Serving Columbia County Since 1874 to be reminded that we can still say other designated section of society. will once again be forced to fight for “No!” We can still stand up, look In simple terms, it is a group of bul- our voice. TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride them in the eye, and tell them they lies that target specific individuals. n Dawn Amstutz Wilkerson is the for residents of Columbia and ­surrounding coun‑ cannot have what is ours. But those groups only have power mother of three, a devoted wife and an tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride Unfortunately, that is not what we when provided it by the majority, adventurous and patient elementary forWe residents believe of strong Columbia newspapers and ­surrounding build strong coun ‑ have been doing. just like any other bully. school teacher in Columbia County. tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” WeOur believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguished­build strong and communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-­oriented get newspapers. things done!” You can back teachers and oppose a strike OurThis primary ­mission goal will isbe to accomplis publish distinguished­hed through theand profitable community-­oriented newspapers. ake a moment to think of Chicago. And we have laid out a class sizes and to ramp up staffing teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, your favorite teacher. In a strong case for why teachers should of social workers, case managers integrityThis ­mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, T second, someone probably accept the generous contract pro- and school nurses, the Tribune integrity and hard work. comes to mind. It might have been posal Mayor Lori Lightfoot is offer- reported. Todd Wilson, Publisher someone who stoked your love of ing. Lightfoot issued a statement Robert Bridges, Editor history, or projected encourage- CPS teachers already out-earn saying the city and CPS “were JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor ment when your essays read like most of their public school col- pleased to see more progress at the SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor Esperanto. leagues in Illinois, the Tribune’s negotiating table than at any time What job can be more important Kim Geiger reported. The offer up to this point.” Both sides should Dink NeSmith, President than the one that stewards children from Lightfoot and CPS CEO Janice do everything possible to parlay Dink NeSmith, President from preschool to senior year? Yet Jackson would give teachers a min- that progress into a settlement that TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman with a potential teachers strike Chicago teachers already avoids a walkout today and the dam- approaching, words of appreciation age that it would do. for teachers are being replaced by out-earn most of their Negotiations between unions and clashes over competing contract public school colleagues government are by nature adver- provisos. It’s Chicago Teachers in Illinois, the Tribune’s sarial. The rhetoric gets heated, LETTERS POLICY Union vs. Chicago Public Schools, Kim Geiger reported. leverage gets applied, tempers flare. causing Chicagoans of all types to But that doesn’t mean that the value Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly­ written choose sides, to either talk up the imum raise of 16% over five years. of teachers should be obscured by and ­double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and value of teachers or risk sounding It would also double the number the rancor. libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s like educational curmudgeons. of nurses and social workers at No one involved in this process name, address and ­telephone number for verification. While it’s easy to view conten- schools. should forget the spark that teachers Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers­ tious negotiations solely through The union has rejected the offer supply to children’s development. the prism of bargaining chips and and instead pushed for the inclu- On Saturday, Lightfoot said the city and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. bottom lines, that would be a mis- sion of issues that don’t belong in a and CPS remain committed “to get- take. It’s possible to celebrate teach- teachers contract, such as the city’s ting a deal done that reflects our fun- BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL ers — their diligence, their devotion lack of affordable housing. damental respect for teachers.” 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown.­ — and still oppose a strike. In recent days some encouraging That fundamental respect for BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. On these pages we have argued signs surfaced: CTU leadership teachers is deserved, regardless of BY EMAIL: [email protected] numerous times about the harm eased up on a couple of demands, the state of contract negotiations. that a strike would cause — to expressing a willingness to phase students, to parents, to the city of in measures to lower maximum n Chicago Tribune A5

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n To submit your calendar item, stop by the Reporter office or email Michael Philips at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] Today Wednesday at the UF/ IFAS Agricultural Extension CCREA meeting Office located at 971 W. The Columbia County Duval Street, Suite 170. Retired Educators’ Association will hold its ‘Terrific Twos’ monthly meeting at the “Terrific Twos,” a library Columbia County School program for toddlers, is Board at 1 p.m. All retired offered on Wednesdays at educators are invited. 10:30 a.m. at the main branch Please join us today at 1 of the Columbia County p.m. in room 153. Public Library, 308 NW Columbia Ave. in downtown Visit Natural North Fla. Lake City. For more infor- The monthly meeting of mation about the library’s Visit Natural North Florida children’s programs, call 386- (The Original Florida 758-2101. Tourism Task Force) will be held today at 10 a.m. at Save the date Hart Springs Park 4240 SW 86th Ave. in Bell. For more Food outreach information please contact: Catholic Charities Lake Lauren Yeatter at (352) 955- City will be conducting 2200, ext. 113. COURTESY a community food out- reach at the Jasper Civic Free medical clinic Talented teens Center parking lot, 1129 Shepherd’s Hands Free The 16th annual Columbia’s Top Talent contest kicks off with round one on Dec. 19, with food and live enter- NW 4th Street in Jasper, Medical Clinic will be at St. tainment, including special guests the CHS Step Team, CHS Best Antonio Lee, Kellen Vincent and the CHS Jazz on Thursday, October 24, James Episcopal Church, Band. Doors Open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. at the Norman Choice Performing Arts Center. This beginning at 9 a.m. First 2433 SW Bascom Norris year’s contenders to the crown, pictured above, front row: Natalie Green, Brynlei Smith, Shamarria Bowles and come, first served while Drive in Lake City on today Kirsten Swift. Back row: Nevia Russell-Martinez, Carlton’I Claridy, Bailey Dicks, Serenity Camiel, Kerry Polingo, supplies last. Only one per- from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lindsay McDaniel, Jayden Burch and Amber Hayes. son per household may be eligible and must be a res- Bingo have chaplain, gift shop, https://m.facebook.com/ the judging of the “scarecrow The public is invited to ident of Hamilton County. Bingo games are offered patient care, and many TheHistoricalMuseum/. pageant contest” with four attend. Call 754-9180 for more every Sunday, Monday and other positions open. If you categories: children, fam- information. Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at are interested in joining our Theater ily/friends, businesses and Mask crafting workshop the American Legion Post team, you can pick up an The High Springs organizations. The public will The Lake City–Columbia MOAA meeting 57, 2602 SW Main Blvd. in application at the front desk Playhouse’s production of determine the winners for County Historical Museum The Suwannee River Lake City. There are three of the hospital or the volun- “A Party to Murder,” by the Most Creative Scarecrow will be hosting a paper Valley Chapter of The $250 jackpots each night. teer office. For more info, Marcia Kash and Douglas and Scariest Scarecrow. mache mask crafting work- Military Officer Association Quarter games are played at call 386-719-7713. E. Hughes and direct- There will be fun activities shop. All ages are welcome. of America (MOAA) will 3 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays ed by Katy Lasiter, will for kids and adults. Please wear clothes that you hold its monthly meeting and Sundays. Refreshments Volunteers run Fridays, Saturdays don’t mind getting paint on. on Thursday, October 24, are at reasonable prices. Shands Lakeshore Regional and Sundays throughout Fall festival at the Lake City Elks Club, Medical Center is seeking October. Go to highspring- The Arc North Florida Tuesday 309 Hernando Street. The Brewery blood drive volunteers for the gift shop splayhouse.com or call is holding a Fall Festival social hour begins at 6:30 LifeSouth Community and to drive golf carts. Those 386-454-3525 for ticket at Heritage Park in Jasper, Real estate planning p.m., followed by the pro- Blood Centers is excit- interested, please come by the information. across from Old Hamilton Real estate planning gram at 7 p.m. The program ed to announce the First gift shop and pick up an appli- County Jail, on Saturday, attorney Roberta O. Getzan will be viewing the DVD Annual Beer Positive cation. Our phone number is Bingo from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will lead a free informative “Remembering Vietnam: The Brewery Challenge. Some 386-292-8000. You must be 18 Play bingo every will be entertainment and estate planning workshop Wall at 25,” a Smithsonian of the best local brewer- to apply. Wednesday and Friday at activities for all ages, as on Tuesday, October 22, Production. The meeting is ies in LifeSouth’s North Moose Lodge 624, 624 NE well as various foods, lots from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at open to all active duty, retired Florida district are com- Friday Williams Street, off Bascom of crafts and a pie contest. Morgan Law Center offices. and former U.S. Armed peting to see who can stir Norris Drive, from 3 p.m. Tickets, which will be sold The workshop is free, but Service commissioned offi- up the most blood dona- Fall Photo Show to 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. at the door, are $1 a piece, seating is limited. Please cers and their spouses. For tions. Running through This weekend marks to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $1 per and you will need a 10 ticket RSVP by emailing cassie@ information and reservations Saturday, Oct. 26, you can the return of the Branford paper, and you can come minimum for park entrance. morganlawcenter.com or please contact Vernon Lloyd donate at any of LifeSouth’s Camera Club Photo and go as you like. Pull Bring your own chairs and calling the offices at 755- at 386-752-4885 or by E-Mail donor centers in Lake City, Show at the Hatch Park tabs, 80/20 and incentives blankets. 1977. at [email protected] or Alachua, Gainesville or Community Center in Paul Wengert at 386-755-6897 Valdosta and cast your vote Branford, 403 Craven Plant clinic or [email protected]. for your favorite brewery. Street. The event begins Do you have ques- At the end of the challenge, Friday with the open- tions about plants? Get an Spaghetti dinner the brewery with the most ing night reception from answer! The Plant Clinic The Knights of Columbus donations will win a trophy 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. where held by Master Gardeners will hold a spaghetti and meat- and bragging rights. All attendees can meet the volunteers at the UF IFAS ball dinner, with salad, dessert donors will receive a spe- artists Refreshments will Extension Office are and drink for $8 on Friday, cial Beer Positive T-shirt, be served. It continues available Tuesdays and October 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 a coupon for a free pint of Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 Thursdays from 9 a.m. to p.m. at Parish Hall, 1905 SW beer and a chance to win a p.m., and Sunday from 10 noon. The Extension Office Epiphany Court in Lake City. GrowlerWerks Pressurized a.m. to 3 p.m. is located at 971 W Duval Growler ukeg. LifeSouth’s Street, Suite 170, in Lake Spooky Springs donor center in Lake City Oktoberfest fundraiser City. For more information, On October 25 and 26, is located at 833 FL-47. On Friday from 5 p.m. call 386-752-5384. from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., join the Donors must be at least 17, to 8 p.m., the GFWC High fun and spooky happenings or 16 with parental permis- Springs Women’s Club, the Wednesday during the Spooky Springs sion, weigh a minimum of High Springs Chamber of Event at Ichetucknee Springs 110 pounds and be in good Commerce and the High Children’s ministry State Park, 12087 SW US health. Springs Brewing Co. are Wesley Memorial United 27, Fort White. For young sponsoring an Oktoberfest COURTESY MARITZA GONZALEZ Methodist Church cordial- children, there will be games Flu shots for vets dinner of bratwurst with ly invites children to their and a haunted house. Teens A drive-through flu-shot peppers and onions and Falling for gardens new “Wesley Warriors” can play games and ride the clinic is scheduled through plenty of sides and bever- Children’s Ministry each terrifying Haunted Tram into At the recent Lake City Garden Club, Chris Carter, October 18 at the Lake City ages, including those of the Wednesday from 6 p.m. the dark woods where any- owner of Nobles Nursery in Live Oak, presented a Veterans Affairs Medical adult variety. Oktoberfest to 7 p.m. There are class- thing might happen! Games, program on fall gardening. Carter brought numerous Center, (619 South Marion T-shirts will be available es for pre-K through fifth prizes and lots of fun! The flowering plants and shrubs and shared instructions Ave. It will be available for $15 and games for kids grade, with snacks provid- event benefits the Friends of on how to choose plants, plant them and care for Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 and adults include barrel ed. The ministry is free to Ichetucknee Springs State them so that you get maximum enjoyment. Lake City p.m. until Oct. 18. (Closed racing. Please bring a com- all, regardless of faith back- Park. Call 386-497-4690 for Garden Club meetings are held the second Thursday Monday, October 14, for fortable chair. The event ground. The church is locat- more information. of the month. Watch Lake City Reporter Community Columbus Day or for inclem- will be held at High Spring ed in Lake City at 1272 SW Calendar for details. ent weather.) The clinic is Brewing Co., 18562 NW McFarlane Ave., adjacent Pancake breakfast located in the back parking 237 Street in High Springs. to Summers Elementary The Spirit of Christ lot off Division Street, follow offered. Free gift for bingo RHS class of ’70 meet School. For more informa- Lutheran Church, 145 SW signs. The clinic is available Costume sale players, birthdays and new The Richardson High tion, call 386-752-3513 any Sweetbreeze Drive, Lake for enrolled veterans only. On Friday and Saturday players. Food and beverag- School class of 1970 will weekday morning. City — take US-90 West past Please ensure you have your from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., es are available. For more hold its monthly meeting at Harvey’s Supermarket— is veteran identification card. the Lake City–Columbia information, call Bruce the Richardson Community Food distribution holding a pancake breakfast, County Historical Museum Kemmerer at 386-205-2100 Center on Saturday at 1:30 Every Wednesday, Saturday, October 26, from 8 Pumpkin Patch is holding a massive cos- or 386-755-3730. p.m. All are welcome to Branford United Methodist a.m. to 10 a.m. First United Methodist tume sale. Racks and racks attend. For more informa- Church, 405 NW Express Church’s Pumpkin Patch is of costumes available. Bingo tion, contact Macy Wilson at Street in Bradford, distrib- Fish fry now open Monday through Prepare for Halloween, Every Friday evening, St. 752-3471 or Dennis Murphy utes food baskets for $5 The Corinth Cemetery Saturday from 9 a.m. until Christmas, Renaissance Mary’s Catholic Church, at 697-3739. for those in need. Bring Association annual fish fry dusk, and Sundays from Fair, and any other needs 1143 W Macclenny Ave. your own large tote, box will be held on October 12:30 p.m. until dusk. you might have for a cos- in Macclenny, holds bingo or laundry basket. (Round 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Elementary schools, pre-K tume. Prices are reason- nights. Doors open at 5:30 Sunday ones are not optimal for Dinners are $8.00 each and and day care programs are able. This is a major fund p.m. and the fun kicks off at Daylilies packing.) You don’t have include your choice of cat- invited to join us for story raiser for the museum. If 6:30 p.m. To learn more about to choose between food, fish or mullet, grits, cole- time. Please call for reserva- you don’t come by to buy, daylilies you are invited to necessities for life or med- slaw, baked beans, hush tions at 386-752-4488. come by to see where we Saturday attend a meeting Sunday 2 ical priorities. puppies, dessert and tea. All are and consider a dona- p.m. in the Columbia County proceeds go to maintain the Volunteers tion. The museum is at 157 Scarecrow contest Library, downtown. The Free soil pH tests cemetery and church. The Lake City Medical Center SE Hernando Ave., Lake On Saturday at the presenter for this meeting The Columbia County address is 336 NW Corinth is in need of volunteers who City. Website: lccchis- Hearthstone Gardens from will be Jessica Wynn Clinard Master Gardeners conduct Drive, Lake City, off US have a heart to serve. We tory.com; Facebook: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be of Wynn’s Daylily Garden. free soil pH tests every Highway 441 North. A6

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COURTESY They heard the bird is the word At Niblack Elementary, Vincent Flournoy’s third-grade class read “Wordy Birdy” by COURTESY PHOTOS Tammi Saucer. The class discussed adjectives and why it’s essential to listen. The students then made their own wordy bird and took the AR test on the book. Gotta catch ’em all Each month at Columbia City Elementary, teachers choose one student that has shown model behavior, classwork, or been an all-around great student. That student is the “Catch” of the month. They receive a Sonny’s coupon and a certificate. These are the students chosen for the month of August. Pictured above, front row: Ethan Douglass, Chase Cothran, Wyatt Hayes, Jessie Canciglia and Sammy Buccasio. Middle row: Baley Hodges, Xander Satterfield, Rhianna McNeal and Mycah Moody. Back row: Principal Jonathab Jordan, Lilli McKissock, Alex Cheshire, Lacey Selbe, Kenzie Edenfield, Addyson Teasley, Kierstin Jones-Kelsey and CRT Rachel Stephens. BELOW: Front row: April Thomas, Cataleya Holmes, Lexi Huffman and Aria Jenkins. Middle row: Dean Pribble, Alesha Cook, Mya Marshall, Heaven Pribble, Weston McFarlan, Ryker Frame and Jaxon Underwood. Back row: Jacob Smith, Aubrey Shook, Adalynn Sanders, Addie Peeler, Emma Gardner, Dallas Douglas and Peyton Brocato.

COURTESY Falconettes in flight At Lake City Middle School, students in Erica Turner’s art classes have worked hard at making their wings. Above, Marina Markham, Madison Nehring and Lexi Perry show off theirs.

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PREP FOOTBALL PREP FOOTBALL Indians still alive in the playoff hunt Despite 3 losses in “The guys came out a row, Fort White and had some en- just one spot out. ergetic, enthused practices. They feel By JORDAN KROEGER that they want to [email protected] keep playing so as FORT WHITE — Don’t long as they keep count Fort White out just working we’ll have yet. that opportunity The Indians’ playoff hopes are still alive. But and that shot.” they better start winning — Fort White coach some football games. Demetric Jackson Despite losing their third straight game last Friday to nents’ winning percentage, Baldwin, the Indians (2-5) which makes up 35 percent actually moved up a spot in of the RPI formula. the FHSAA’s RPI rankings Fort White’s opponents’ this week. Fort White is winning percentage is cur- now seventh with an RPI rently at .503, not taking of .425, just behind Union into account future games County’s .447 for Region on the schedule. That num- 3-1A’s final playoff berth. ber is higher than Union Why? Because the County’s .424 and current BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter Indians played two teams 5-seed Branford’s .476. Columbia receiver Lanadrick Bradley tries to escape a tackle from Robert E. Lee linebacker Maurice Heath with a combined record of Even with losing to last Friday night. 13-2 the past two weeks. That’s boosted their oppo- INDIANS continued on 6B CAUGHT IN A TRAP Allen says Columbia overlooked Robert E. Lee By ZACH ABOLVERDI ONLINE: This week’s episode of the game. [email protected] Lake City Sports Podcast is now avail- “Then you see them lose to able at soundcloud.com/lakecitysports. Ribault. All these things go to their Columbia players refrained from Jordan & Zach recap Week 8 and preview heads. But you can’t go into a game calling Robert E. Lee a rival ahead of Friday’s contests between Columbia- that’s a district-championship decid- Friday’s District 2-6A matchup. Atlantic and Fort White-P.K. Yonge. er and lay an egg flat on the field. Instead, they got caught in a trap That’s what we did.” game and suffered their first loss of ons — and the Generals losing their Columbia turned the ball over just the season, 27-21 in overtime. CHS previous game to a 2-4 Ribault team, twice through the first five games, coach Brian Allen believes his team Allen said his players were still rid- but has seven turnovers the last overlooked the Generals. ing the high of beating the Cowboys two weeks. Allen called Friday their ”You get in a trap game like Lee,” and didn’t take Lee seriously. worst performance of the season, Allen said, “and basically the rat puts “Those kids had that in their head and feels his players lost the game his head in the rat trap and it slams and thought, ‘Well, this is going to more than the Generals won it. down on him. And that’s a lot of what be an easy one.’ And it wasn’t,” Allen That’s been a common theme the I think took place Friday night.” said. “We faced Madison, the No. 1 last five years. With the Tigers coming off a team in the state, and we were up for “Outside of Ed White in 2014,

32-21 win at Madison County — the that game. Lee gets beat handedly I don’t know who has straight up CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter top-ranked school in Class 1A and in their season opener to Bartram Fort White running back Tavion Taylor takes a handoff the two-time defending state champi- Trail, who we beat in the spring CHS continued on 6B up the field against Trinity Catholic on Oct. 4.

COLLEGE NFL VOLLEYBALL Dareus takes shot Vikings sweep at Ramsey following T-wolves trade to the Rams Jaguars defensive tackle INSIDE: Ramsey ‘overjoyed’ by LA move; again calls out CB’s back injury, Rams eager for long-term deal. Page 5B others glad saga is over. with personnel chief Tom Coughlin. From staff reports Ramsey sat out the last three games By MARK LONG with a back injury that several peo- Florida Gateway College Associated Press ple inside the organization believe was was swept by Sun-Lake either made up or exaggerated to avoid Conference leader St. JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville playing for the Jaguars. Team doctors Johns River State College Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell had cleared him to practice and play. 25-11, 25-20, 25-14 at home Dareus grabbed his lower back, “Every man has his own jour- Wednesday night. feigning pain and a limp, as he left ney, his own destiny,” defensive end Jaylin Roberts led the the locker room Wednesday. Yannick Ngakoue said. “We all handle Timberwolves with nine “Oh, my back,” Dareus joked, situations differently. ... At the end of kills and Claire Roberson taking a not-so-subtle shot at newly the day, it’s a business.” had five, while Courtney departed cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Owner Shad Khan released a state- Williamson and Madison It was the most negative thing the ment saying the team is “doing just fine” Brugh each had three. Jaguars (2-4) said publicly about their without Ramsey. Coughlin also weighed Roberts also added 11 digs former teammate. Privately, though, in via a statement: “Given the situation while Kaci Law had a team- several guys expressed relief that the with Jalen, we made this decision based high 17 against the Vikings. monthlong saga was over. on what we thought is in the best inter- It’s the second time in Jacksonville traded Ramsey to the est of the Jacksonville Jaguars, for this as many meetings this Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday for three season and well into the future.” season that the Vikings draft picks, including two first-round- The trade went down a week after (19-7, 8-2) have swept the BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter ers. The move came one month after Khan said he had a “heart to heart” Timberwolves (7-23, 0-9). Jalen Ramsey (20) lines up for the Jacksonville Jaguars Ramsey’s trade request followed a heat- with Ramsey and expected him to play FGC hosts Lake Sumter on against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 8 at TIAA Bank Field ed sideline argument with coach Doug Friday at 6 p.m. in Jacksonville. Marrone and a less-public exchange DAREUS continued on 5B 2B THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD SEC MEDIA DAY TV LISTINGS NFL NHL New faces get opportunity

Today AMERICAN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE COLLEGE FOOTBALL East Atlantic Division after offseason talent drain 7:30 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA GP W L OT Pts ESPNU — Louisiana (Lafayette) at New England 6 0 0 1.000 190 48 Buffalo 6 5 0 1 11 By STEVE MEGARGEE Arkansas State Buffalo 4 1 0 .800 90 70 Boston 6 5 1 0 10 9 p.m. N.Y. Jets 1 4 0 .200 63 123 Toronto 8 4 3 1 9 Associated Press ESPN — UCLA at Stanford Miami 0 5 0 .000 42 180 Tampa Bay 6 3 2 1 7 COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S) South Detroit 6 3 3 0 6 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — 5 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Florida 6 2 2 2 6 ESPNU — Nebraska at Minnesota Houston 4 2 0 .667 162 134 Montreal 6 2 2 2 6 There will be plenty of new 6 p.m. Indianapolis 3 2 0 .600 113 115 Ottawa 5 1 4 0 2 faces with an opportunity BTN — Indiana at Maryland Jacksonville 2 4 0 .333 117 131 Metropolitan Division to make an impact in the 7 p.m. Tennessee 2 4 0 .333 98 92 GP W L OT Pts SEC — Alabama at Mississippi North Carolina 7 6 1 0 12 Southeastern Conference 8 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 7 5 2 0 10 now that the upperclassmen BTN — Purdue at Rutgers Baltimore 4 2 0 .667 184 140 Washington 8 4 2 2 10 who dominated the league GOLF Cleveland 2 4 0 .333 120 154 Columbus 6 3 3 0 6 6 a.m. Pittsburgh 2 4 0 .333 123 131 N.Y. Islanders 6 3 3 0 6 last year have departed. GOLF — EPGA Tour: Open de France, first Cincinnati 0 6 0 .000 97 159 Philadelphia 4 2 1 1 5 Auburn coach Bruce round, Paris West N.Y. Rangers 3 2 1 0 4 Pearl is confident the league 9:30 a.m. W L T Pct PF PA New Jersey 6 0 4 2 2 GOLF — EPGA Tour: Open de France, first Kansas City 4 2 0 .667 172 144 WESTERN CONFERENCE will remain strong, even BUTCH DILL/Associated Press round, Paris Oakland 3 2 0 .600 103 123 Central Division after losing 12 of its top 13 Florida’s Kerry Blackshear Jr. speaks during the 10 p.m. Denver 2 4 0 .333 106 106 GP W L OT Pts scorers from last season. Southeastern Conference basketball media day on GOLF — PGA Tour: The CJ Cup at Nine L.A. Chargers 2 4 0 .333 120 118 Colorado 6 5 0 1 11 Bridges, second round, Jeju Island, South NATIONAL CONFERENCE Nashville 6 4 2 0 8 “We had a terrific, ter- Wednesday. Korea East St. Louis 6 3 1 2 8 rific group of kids in this 2 a.m. (Friday) W L T Pct PF PA Winnipeg 8 4 4 0 8 league a year ago,” Pearl while playing in the ACC second in the 247Sports Dallas 3 3 0 .500 153 114 GOLF — LPGA Tour: The Buick LPGA Chicago 4 1 2 1 3 said Wednesday during last season. The 6-foot-10 Composite, should spark a Shanghai, second round, Shanghai Philadelphia 3 3 0 .500 161 149 Dallas 8 1 6 1 3 6 a.m. (Friday) N.Y. Giants 2 4 0 .333 111 160 Minnesota 6 1 5 0 2 the SEC media day event. forward sees similarities Georgia program that went GOLF — EPGA Tour: Open de France, Washington 1 5 0 .167 90 167 Pacific Division “While I’m not sure the between the SEC and ACC. 11-21 and finished ahead of South second round, Paris GP W L OT Pts individuals list is as strong “I think the two confer- only Vanderbilt in the SEC HORSE RACING W L T Pct PF PA Edmonton 6 5 1 0 10 1 p.m. New Orleans 5 1 0 .833 128 122 Anaheim 6 4 2 0 8 as it was, the coaching con- ences mirror each other last season. Georgia coach FS2 — Belmont Live: From Elmont, N.Y. Carolina 4 2 0 .667 166 133 Vegas 7 4 3 0 8 tinues to get stronger and a lot in terms of talent,” Tom Crean says Edwards MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Tampa Bay 2 4 0 .333 173 185 Calgary 7 3 3 1 7 I don’t think it will have Blackshear said. “It’s going “can be not only an outstand- 8 p.m. Atlanta 1 5 0 .167 135 186 Vancouver 5 3 2 0 6 ESPN2 — PFL Playoffs: Featherweight North Arizona 5 2 2 1 5 any effect on the quality of to be potentially one, two, ing offensive player but he and Lightweight, Las Vegas W L T Pct PF PA Los Angeles 6 2 4 0 4 teams. This is a really, real- maybe even three top-10 can be an elite defensive MLB BASEBALL Green Bay 5 1 0 .833 142 115 San Jose 6 2 4 0 4 ly balanced league.” teams at one time in the AP player without question.” 8 p.m. Minnesota 4 2 0 .667 150 93 FS1 — A.L. Championship Series: Chicago 3 2 0 .600 87 69 Tuesday’s Late Games The SEC certainly will poll. I think they compare “He doesn’t even really Houston at NY Yankees, Game 4 Detroit 2 2 1 .500 119 118 Calgary 3, Philadelphia 1 have a different look. in a lot of ways.” have an idea of how fast he NBA BASKETBALL West Vancouver 5, Detroit 1 Twelve of its players were Upperclassmen formed is, how good he can be,” 8 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Nashville 5, Vegas 2 NBA — Preseason: Atlanta at Chicago San Francisco 5 0 0 1.000 147 64 Carolina 2, Los Angeles 0 selected in the NBA draft, the foundation of the SEC’s Crean said. 10:30 p.m. Seattle 5 1 0 .833 165 146 Wednesday’s Games second only to the Atlantic success last year. Kentucky, the preseason NBA — Preseason: Dallas at LA Clippers L.A. Rams 3 3 0 .500 153 154 Columbus 3, Dallas 2 Coast Conference’s 13. No Auburn earned its first SEC favorite for a ninth con- NFL FOOTBALL Arizona 2 3 1 .417 134 171 Pittsburgh 3, Colorado 2, OT 8:20 p.m. Washington 4, Toronto 3 other league had more than Final Four berth thanks secutive year, signed three FOX & NFL — Kansas City at Denver Today’s Games Philadelphia at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. six players drafted. largely to a backcourt fea- top-25 recruits: Tyrese NHL HOCKEY Kansas City at Denver, 8:20 p.m. Buffalo at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Those departed players turing senior Bryce Brown Maxey (10th), Kahlil 7 p.m. Sunday’s Games Carolina at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. NBCSN — NY Rangers at New Jersey Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Today’s Games had a major role in the and junior Jared Harper. Whitney (11th) and Keion TENNIS Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7 p.m. SEC’s recent resurgence. Tennessee earned the Brooks (24th). Other top- 4 a.m. Arizona at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Montreal, 7 p.m. The SEC had seven NCAA No. 1 ranking for nearly 25 prospects to join SEC TENNIS — ATP/WTA: The Stockholm, Oakland at Green Bay, 1 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 7 p.m. European, Luxembourg Open, & The L.A. Rams at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Vancouver at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Tournament invitations last a month and reached the schools include Florida’s Kremlin Cup, Early Rounds Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. season and eight in 2018, Sweet 16 with junior Grant Scottie Lewis (7th) and Tre 6 a.m. Jacksonville at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Detroit at Calgary, 9 p.m. San Francisco at Washington, 1 p.m. a huge step forward for a Williams earning first-team Mann (21st), LSU forward TENNIS — ATP/WTA: The Stockholm, Nashville at Arizona, 10 p.m. league that never got more All-America honors while Trendon Watford (18th) and European, Luxembourg Open, & The L.A. Chargers at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m. Ottawa at Vegas, 10 p.m. Kremlin Cup, Early Rounds Baltimore at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Buffalo at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. than five bids in any year senior Admiral Schofield Tennessee guard Josiah- 7:30 a.m. New Orleans at Chicago, 4:25 p.m. from 2009-17. and junior Jordan Bone Jordan James (22nd). Philadelphia at Dallas, 8:20 p.m. TENNIS — ATP/WTA: The Stockholm, MLB PLAYOFFS “I can remember when delivered all-conference “There will be a lot European, Luxembourg Open, & The Open: Tampa Bay, Cleveland, Carolina, Pittsburgh Kremlin Cup, Early Rounds Monday’s Games we’d get two to three in and I performances. of good new faces,” New England at N.Y. Jets, 8:15 p.m. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 5 a.m. (Friday) (Best-of-7, x-If necessary) said our goal was to get eight Even Kentucky had Mississippi State coach Ben TENNIS — ATP/WTA: The Stockholm, Wednesday’s Games or nine in and everybody Stanford graduate transfer Howland said. “Look at the European, Luxembourg Open, & The Fitzpatrick to start for Game 4: Houston at N.Y. Yankees, ppd. laughed at me,” Kentucky Reid Travis complement- recruiting in our league. It’s Kremlin Cup, Quarterfinals Dolphins at Buffalo Today’s Games 6 a.m. (Friday) Game 4: Houston at N.Y. Yankees, 8:08 p.m. coach John Calipari said. ing its usual collection of really, really going strong, TENNIS — ATP/WTA: The Stockholm, DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The winless Miami Astros lead series 2-1 “Some of you that have talented freshmen. not just for Kentucky but for European, Luxembourg Open, & The Dolphins have again changed starting Kremlin Cup, Quarterfinals been here a long time, you None of those players are everybody.” quarterbacks because coach Brian Flores Joe Maddon returns to changed his mind. laughed at me. Now all of still in the SEC. The only first- Howland notes that the COLLEGE FOOTBALL Ryan Fitzpatrick will make his first Angels as new manager a sudden we’re looking at or second-team Associated SEC also has a quality group start since Week 2 when the Dolphins trying to get eight or nine Press all-SEC selection from of sophomores. That group Friday’s Top 25 Games play at Buffalo on Sunday. Flores had ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joe Maddon is No. 4 Ohio St. at Northwestern, 8:30 p.m. previously said Josh Rosen would remain back under the halo. teams in every year.” last year returning this sea- includes preseason first-team Saturday’s Top 25 Games the starter after Fitzpatrick came off the Maddon agreed to a three-year deal to Now it’s up to some new son is Mississippi guard all-SEC picks Reggie Perry of No. 1 Alabama vs. Tennessee, 9 p.m. bench and nearly rallied Miami to its first become the Los Angeles Angels’ manager players to continue that Breein Tyree, who ranked Mississippi State and Ashton No. 2 LSU at Mississippi St., 3:30 p.m. victory last Sunday against Washington. on Wednesday, reuniting the World Series- No. 3 Clemson at Louisville, Noon winning former bench boss of the Chicago momentum. third in the league in scoring. Hagans of Kentucky plus No. 5 Oklahoma vs. West Virginia, Noon Titans switch to Tannehill Cubs with the organization where he spent Even the SEC’s pre- LSU’s Skylar Mays earned second-team selections Kira No. 6 Wisconsin at Illinois, Noon the first three decades of his baseball career. season player of the year second-team all-conference Lewis Jr. of Alabama, Isaiah No. 7 Penn St. vs. No. 16 Michigan, 7:30 p.m. at QB looking for spark The Angels will formally introduce the No. 9 Florida at South Carolina, Noon 65-year-old Maddon at a news confer- is a newcomer of sorts, honors from the league’s Joe of Arkansas, Andrew No. 10 Georgia vs. Kentucky, 6 p.m. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The ence next week, but he already knows his albeit one with plenty of coaches last year. Nembhard of Florida and EJ No. 11 Auburn at Arkansas, Noon Tennessee Titans want to jump-start an way around Angel Stadium. experience elsewhere. The league’s freshmen will Montgomery of Kentucky. No. 12 Oregon at No. 25 Washington, 3:30 p.m. offense that has just one touchdown over Maddon signed with the Angels as an No. 13 Utah vs. No. 17 Arizona St., 6 p.m. the past 10 quarters, so they’re turning to undrafted catcher in 1975, and he spent Virginia Tech graduate have to immediately deliver. Coaches believe the No. 14 Boise St. at BYU, 10:15 p.m. veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the next 31 seasons working at almost transfer Kerry Blackshear The SEC signed eight of the league has grown to such No. 15 Texas vs. Kansas, 7 p.m. benching Marcus Mariota this Sunday every level of the organization as a player, Jr. selected Florida over nation’s top 24 prospects in an extent that it won’t have No. 18 Baylor at Oklahoma St., 4 p.m. against the Chargers (2-4). coach and manager. He served as a big No. 19 SMU vs. Temple, 3:30 p.m. Tannehill was 13 of 16 for 144 yards league assistant coach under five manag- a host of other SEC pro- the most recent high school to rebuild every time it suf- No. 20 Minnesota at Rutgers, 3:30 p.m. with one interception on 30 snaps com- ers, and he had two stints as the Angels’ grams including Kentucky, class according to composite fers a major talent drain. No. 21 Cincinnati vs. Tulsa, 3:30 p.m. ing off the bench in the 16-0 loss in interim manager. Tennessee and Arkansas. rankings of recruiting sites “This league is getting to No. 22 Missouri at Vanderbilt, 4 p.m. Denver. He also was sacked four times He was the Angels’ bench coach No. 23 Iowa vs. Purdue, Noon and now has been sacked 252 times in alongside manager Mike Scioscia during Blackshear averaged compiled by 247Sports. the point where it’s reloading No. 24 Appalachian St. vs. UL-Monroe, 3:30 p.m. his career. their championship season in 2002. 11.2 points and 6 rebounds Anthony Edwards, ranked every year,” Howland said. THURSDAY EVENING OCTOBER 17, 2019 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) Grey’s Anatomy “It’s Raining Men” (N) (:01) A Million Little Things (N) Å (:01) How to Get Away With Murder (N) News at 11 Jimmy Kimmel 4-IND 4 4 4 News4JAX at 6PM News4JAX Ent. 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DILBERT DEAR ABBY Divorced mother gets cold shoulder at family events DEAR ABBY: I am a DEAR DRAINED: Do 67-year-old divorced mother of not address the over-chanter five and grandmother of eight. directly. Instead, discuss your My marriage to the father of concerns with the teacher BABY BLUES my first four children ended 30 because you may not be the years ago because he was phys- only participant who finds ically and emotionally abusive. the person’s vocalizations to After the divorce, I managed be a distraction. Or, consider to put myself through college, Abigail Van Buren attending another class that and I am now a retired teacher. www.dearabby.com is held at a different hour if I also remarried, which result- there is one. ed in having one more child, a DEAR HURT MOM: You DEAR ABBY: My best beautiful daughter who is now aren’t going to change the friend is having a party and 27. My second husband is now “family” dynamic at this late has invited my ex-boyfriend. deceased. stage. Rather than sit silently, He broke up with me a few My first husband remar- struggling to hold back the months ago and already has BLONDIE ried soon after our divorce, tears as your older children a new girlfriend. He totally and I always supported our slather their father with broke my heart, and I have grown children having a close attention, consider socializing been a mess ever since. She relationship with him. What with them separately as often thinks it was OK to invite hurts me deeply, though, is as possible. him, and she knows he will that whenever there is a fam- DEAR ABBY: I have been most likely bring his new ily event that includes all of attending yoga class for sev- girlfriend to her house for the us, my children from my first eral years and find it to be party. I told her I’m not going marriage act like my youngest very beneficial mentally and if he goes, and she’s still invit- daughter and I don’t exist. physically. Recently, I started ing him! Should I stop being At the last family gathering, taking classes at a new studio friends with her? How should at my oldest daughter’s home, with lovely teachers and — I handle this? — NOT OK IN I was treated like a stranger. mostly — great students. THE NORTH BEETLE BAILEY I felt like crying as my older One individual, though, DEAR NOT OK: Because children sat, ate and talked seems to think the class is seeing your ex-boyfriend with my ex-husband and his his own social event. He with his new girlfriend would wife. Abby, I have always been over-chants “ohm” and be too painful for you, handle there for my kids, through moans loudly throughout the it by not attending the party. sickness and financial hard- class. Would it be rude to say As to whether you should ships. My ex has a great deal something to him, or should stop being best friends with more money to spend on I just find another studio? the hostess, it appears that them than I do. I suspect this It’s gotten to the point where she may have stopped being may be the reason they cater the entire purpose of relax- best friends with you. to him. How do I cope with ing and clearing my mind is ■ my feelings of rejection and impossible. — MENTALLY Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or HAGAR THE HORRIBLE being snubbed by them? — DRAINED IN NEW P.O. Box 69440, HURT MOM IN THE WEST JERSEY Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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CASE NO. 12-2018-DP-107 in this proceeding, you are enti- lows Columbia County to use hardwood. 3-4 semi load mini- M. M. (F) DOB: 06/01/2017 tled, at no cost to you, to the the CDBG funds. 541023 mum. Call 386-288-6875. Poole Realty Kellie Shirah 386- K. M. (M) DOB: 06/13/2018 provision of certain assistance. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE October 17, 24, 2019 280-3847 MLS104302 Minor Children. Please contact ADA Coordina- OF FUNDS     $357,950 O'Brien 2/2 overlooks NOTICE OF ACTION tor at 386-719-7428 , 173 NE DEO will accept objections to    Suwannee River & Little Amen (TERMINATION OF Hernando Avenue, Room 408, its release of funds and Spring on 8 ac. Gas FPL+More. PARENTAL RIGHTS) Lake City, FL 32055 at least 7 Columbia County certification TO: Matthew McClendon days before your scheduled for a period of fifteen days fol- Cows for Sale, 10 head, all United Country, Dicks Realty (Address Unknown) court appearance, or immedi- lowing the anticipated submis- 386-365-3307 Susanna Dicks. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED ately upon receiving this notifi- sion date or its actual receipt of bred, some with calves, $8,500 for all. Can delv. 352-575-7498. MLS104359. 5/3 custom built that the State of Florida, De- cation if the time before the the request (whichever is later) MAKE EXTRA brick, 34 ac, sm pond, great rm, partment of Children and Fami- scheduled appearance is less only if they are on one of the PUBLISHER'S NOTE vaulted ceilings. $445,000. lies, has filed a Petition to ter- than 7 days; if you are hearing following bases: (a) the certifi- $$ MONEY $$ Florida Law 828.29 requires minate your parental rights and or voice impaired, call 711. cation was not executed by the dogs and cats being sold to be United Country, Dicks Realty permanently commit the follow- Certifying Officer of Columbia The Lake City Reporter, a at least 8 weeks old and have a 386-365-3301. Brad Dicks ing child(ren) for adoption: 539066 County; (b) Columbia County daily newspaper, seeks health certificate from a li- MS104586 Beautiful 2/2, 20 M.M., born on 06/01/2017, and October 10, 17, 2019 has omitted a step or failed to Independent Contractor censed veterinarian document- acres, new metal roof, oaks, K.M., born on 06/13/2018. A make a decision or finding re- Newspaper Carriers for ing they have mandatory shots outbuilding. $195,000. copy of the Petition is on file CONCURRENT NOTICE quired by HUD regulations at several motor routes in and are free from intestinal and Hallmark Real Estate Koby with the Clerk of the Court. You NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant external parasites. Many are hereby commanded to ap- SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND the city and county. You Adams 386-623-7840 ML- recipient has committed funds species of wildlife must be li- S104634 3,300 SF home, pear on before the Honorable NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE- or incurred costs not authorized must be motivated by censed by Florida Fish and Leandra G. Johnson, Juvenile QUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 7.95ac, small lake. Paved/Gat- by 24 CFR Part 58 before ap- earning extra money, be Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- ed, Pool, Cookhouse and more. Division, Courtroom 4, at the September 25, 2019 proval of a release of funds by tact the local office for informa- Columbia County an early riser and have Columbia County Courthouse, the State; or (d) another Feder- reliable transportation. tion. Hallmark Real Estate Vic 173 NE Hernando Ave., Lake 263 NW Lake City Avenue al agency acting pursuant to 40 Lake City, FL 32055 Apply in person during Lantroop 386-623-6401 ML- City, FL 32055, on November CFR Part 1504 has submitted a    S104764 $349,900 Palatial Riv- 20, 2019, at 10:30 AM, for an 386-758-1178 written finding that the project is normal business hours.     These notices shall satisfy two er Estate on the Suwannee! ADVISORY HEARING. unsatisfactory from the stand- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 3/2, 2 AC. 2,100 sf. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY separate but related procedural point of environmental quality. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY requirements for activities to be Objections must be prepared Country Rivers Realty, LLC Skip's Deli is now accepting ap- Want to buy cattle. All kinds HEARING CONSTITUTES undertaken by Columbia Coun- and submitted in accordance 352-339-3018 497-3305 MLS104767 2.48 CONSENT TO THE TERMINA- ty with the required procedures at plications, approx. 35 hrs per acres pristine woodlands. 4/2 REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF wk $8.50/hr. Apply in person. Wanted to lease pasture for (2009 Destiny) Walk to Santa TION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS 24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76 cattle. 352-339-3018 OF THIS CHILD (OR CHIL- FUNDS and shall be addressed to the 1452 SW Main Blvd. Lake City. Fe River. $109,995. On or about September 25, DREN). IF YOU FAIL TO AP- Florida Department of Econom-      PEAR ON THE DATE AND 2019 Columbia County will sub- ic Opportunity, CDBG Program, Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY mit a request to the Florida De- MSC-400, 107 East Madison 0237 MLS104985 Branford City LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS partment of Economic Opportu- Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399- Limits $119,000. 2/1 home nity (DEO) for the release of PUBLISHER'S NOTE Five Ash Forest, Lake City's w/addt'l 1/1 residence currently A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR 6508. All Yard Sale Ads premier 55 plus manuf. home CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS Community Development Block Potential objectors should con- rented. Large Corner lot. Grant funds under Title I of the Must be Pre-Paid. community. 386-752-7207 Lot NOTICE. tact Columbia County to verify lease includes water, sewer, Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine If you are a person with a dis- Housing and Community Devel- the actual last day of the objec- Resident Yard Sale, Lakewood opment (HCD) Act of 1974, as Apts., Sat 10/19, 8am-? S. on garbage & lawn maintenance. Tolar 386-365-1548 ML- ability who needs any accom- tion period. S105137 3/2 Baths w/granite modation in order to participate amended, to undertake a Ronald Williams MacFarlane take R on Bali. Art project for facility improve- supplies, clothing, Misc items.    tops, GR RM, Fenced back, se- in this proceeding, you are enti- Environmental Certifying Offi- curity syst. & more! $189,900. tled, at no cost to you, to the ments that are needed to sup- cial port the construction of a Truck    provision of certain assistance. County Commission Chairman Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine Daniel Crapps Agency 386- Please contact Court Adminis- Stop Service Center to be lo- (Following the publication of     755-5110 MLS105166 cated at the I-75 and US 441 Tolar 386-365-1548 ML- tration, 173 NE Hernando Av- this notice, wait at least 15 S101204 4/3 fam rm w/FP, $134,900. Lake City. Great Po- enue, Room 408, Lake City, exchange in Columbia County. days before submitting the Re- tential! 3BR, could be 4! 4.17 The proposed wastewater treat- 4x6 Steel black trailer w/drop breakfast nook, formal living & Florida 32055; (386)758-2163; quest for Release of Funds to dining rooms, $229,900 ac LgLR, Form DR, Fenced yd. [email protected] at ment facility improvements re- the Department of Economic gate, new spare tire. Ex cond. least 7 days before your sched- quired will be expanded in Opportunity.) $450.00. Several guns in excel- Daniel Crapps Agency 755- Daniel Crapps Agency 386- uled court appearance, or im- place by package unit addition. lent cond. Call 386-288-8833. 5110 MLS102311 $279,900 755-5110 MLS105170 mediately upon receiving this Approximately one-quarter of 536294 Lake City, 3/2 home in Planta- $139,900. Lake City. 3/2 w/sun an acre of floodplains will be in- New guitar; $175. Beginners notification if the time before September 27, 2019 guitar; $50. New occasional tions. 2,087 sq ft., lg master room, eatin kit, DR, Lg LR w FP the scheduled appearance is volved. October 17, 2019 suite w/massive walk-in closet. & detached garage/workshop. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFI- chair; $100. Kerosene heater, less than 7 days; if you are new in box; $65. 386-755-3697. hearing or voice impaired, call CANT IMPACT SUWANNEE RIVER WATER Country Rivers Realty, LLC Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Columbia County has deter- MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Call after 5pm, Fri or Sat any- 497-3305 MLS104098 1.8 Ac 0237 MLS105185 $109,000. 711. time. WITNESS my hand as Clerk of mined that the project will have PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLI- on Santa Fe! Great rm opens to Cozy 3/2 close to town. Nice said Court and the Seal thereof, no significant impact on the hu- CATION Oak Dining Room Set: 6 chairs. huge deck, 2/2, Lg priv suite, size kit, gas stove, eat in abr, lg this 27th day of September man environment. Therefore, Notice is hereby given that pur- $275.00. 386-334-6374. country style kitchen. $385,000 DR area. Screened back porch. 2019. an Environmental Impact State- suant to Chapter 373, Florida P. DEWITT CASON, ment under the National Envi- Statutes, the following applica- as Clerk of Court ronmental Policy Act of 1969 tion for permit was received on By: /s/ Shawn Bryant (NEPA) is not required. Addi- September 27, 2019: As Deputy Clerk tional project information is Precision Alignment and Re- contained in the Environmental pair, LLC, Ronald Gipson, 8480 536965 Review Record (ERR) on file at SW CR 232, Trenton, FL 32693 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 Columbia County Administra- has submitted an Environmen- tion Office at 135 NE Hernando tal Resource Permit (ERP) ap- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Avenue in Lake City, FL 32055 plication number ERP-023- THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- and may be examined or 235518-1. The project is locat- CUIT, IN AND FOR copied weekdays 9:00 A.M to ed in Columbia County, Sec- COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- 4:00 P.M. tion: 19, Township: 3 South, DA PUBLIC COMMENTS Range: 17 East, and includes a CASE No. 18000440CAAXMX Any individual, group, or agen- total project area of 4.82 acres BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., cy may submit written com- of which 1.72 acres will be im- PLAINTIFF, ments on the ERR to the pervious surfaces. VS. Columbia County Administra- Interested persons may com- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, BEN- tion Office at 135 NE Hernando ment upon the application or EFICIARIES, DEVISEES, Avenue in Lake City, FL 32055. submit a written request for a GRANTEES, ASSIGNORS, All comments must be received staff report containing proposed CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES by October 18, 2019. Com- agency action regarding the ap- OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH ments will be considered prior plication by writing to the WILLIAM KEY, DECEASED, to Columbia County requesting Suwannee River Water Man- ET AL. a release of funds. Comments agement District, Attn: Re- DEFENDANT(S). should specify which notice source Management, 9225 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE they are addressing. C.R. 49, Live Oak, Florida SALE RELEASE OF FUNDS 32060. Such comments or re- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Columbia County certifies to quests must be received by pursuant to the Final Judgment the Florida Department of Eco- 5:00 PM within 14 days from of Foreclosure dated October nomic Opportunity and HUD the date of publication. 4, 2019, in the above action, I that Ronald Williams in his ca- No further public notice will be will sell to the highest bidder for pacity as County Commission provided regarding this applica- cash at Columbia County, Flori- Chairman consents to accept tion. A copy of the staff report da, on December 4, 2019, at the jurisdiction of the Federal must be requested in order to 11:00 AM, at 3rd Floor of court- Courts if an action is brought to remain advised of further pro- house - 173 N.E. Hernando enforce responsibilities in rela- ceedings. Substantially affect- Ave., Lake City, FL 32055 for the following described proper- THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME ty: By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek Lot 17, Crosswinds, Phase One according to the plat thereof, Unscramble these Jumbles, recorded in Plat Book 8, Pages one letter to each square, 79-82, of the Public Records of to form four ordinary words. Columbia County, Florida.

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Poole Realty Katy Yanossy NFL 386-688-0654 MLS105192 $155,000 Live Oak. 2/2 Down- town. Spacious rooms, 2car gar. Bay window, screened BP. Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Ramsey ‘overjoyed’ by LA move 0237 MLS105200 3/2 brick, Spcs kit, Lg FR, Sep LR wd burning stove. 2 car gr, dog By GREG BEACHAM with coaches, the front office and knls, shed & more. $199,900. Associated Press opponents during his tenure in Daniel Crapps Agency 386- Jacksonville. Los Angeles hasn’t 755-5110 MLS105222 $75,000. Lake City. INVESTORS or THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The hesitated to acquire players with looking to down size. 2/1, .5 ac, Los Angeles Rams fully understand similar reputations — like Peters newer carpet. Built in 2000. the risks they took in acquiring vol- and Talib, for instance — but has Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- 0237 MLS105224 3/2 brick atile cornerback Jalen Ramsey. had no public problems with them home in Woodcrest s/d. Lg The defending NFC champions in McVay’s system. GRRM, granite ct, wood plank believe the potential rewards are “When you do research on it, the flooring. Spc master Suite. Screened porch. $179,000. well worth it. first thing I want to know is, do they Country Rivers Realty, LLC “You want guys with some swag, love football?” Snead said. “Is this 497-3305 MLS105280 4 acres, some personality,” coach Sean the chapter they’re focused on? And 2,200 sf. 4/3, sunroom, FP, Is- land Kit, Lg metal shop, fenced McVay said Wednesday while do they love winning? Ultimately, yard. $189,000. he awaited the star cornerback’s we’re all going to go through some Poole Realty Kellie Shirah 386- arrival at their training complex. situations (and) you’re going to have 280-3847 MLS105331 “As long as those guys love foot- some outbursts, but a lot of times, $159,900 Live Oak 3/2 Maple TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ball, they love competing every with the research, it was maybe Cabinets in kit, freestanding tub Jalen Ramsey (20) looks over the offense during a game against + Walk-in shower and more! single day, I think this is a building because of a loss or a bad play or Tennessee on Sept. 19. It was the last game he played for the Jaguars. Daniel Crapps Agency 386- that will suit him well.” things like that. These are young 755-5110 MLS105351 $285,000. Wellborn GOR- Ramsey spent the day traveling has earned a chance to probably Aqib Talib and safety John Johnson kids, so they don’t have the emotion- GEOUS 30+ Acres conv to Live and finally arrived at the Rams’ train- get a nice contract for the job he — on injured reserve this week. al intelligence that I’ve acquired, but Oak, Lake City, I-75 & I-10. ing complex Wednesday night. Los does and the position he plays.” Even in their depleted state, the probably didn’t have at Jalen’s age.” Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Angeles traded two first-round picks Ramsey agrees, as he demon- Rams felt Ramsey was too good to Quarterback Blake Bortles and 0237 MLS105353 3/2 open floor plan, wood burning FP in and a fourth-rounder Tuesday for strated in July when he showed up pass up. Peters and Talib will be pass rusher Dante Fowler, two fel- GrRM, open kit, lg island, spa- an elite defender whose tumultuous to training camp with the Jaguars unrestricted free agents after this low top-five picks by the Jaguars cious DR/GRRM. $159,000 tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars in an armored bank truck. season, and the Rams were more now playing for the Rams, both Coldwell Banker-Bishop Becky Summers 813-763-1180 ML- ended early in its fourth season. When asked his immediate interested in getting Ramsey than spoke highly of Ramsey’s work S105380 Want Space? Re- “I was overjoyed,” Ramsey said thoughts about a contract extension in retaining Peters. ethic and professionalism, McVay duced to sell 3/2, 2 Barns, Horse Stall & more! $289,500. of his reaction to the deal. “I was with LA, Ramsey said: “I’m not wor- “There’s only a handful of players said. Bortles also praised Ramsey’s Poole Realty Katy Yanossy super, super excited. A fresh start, ried about it. It’ll happen in due time. like that, and he happens to be one loyalty to his teammates. 386-688-0654 MLS105393 and a fresh start in a place like LA, I have full confidence in myself and of them,” Snead said of Ramsey. “He’s got a brand that he wants to $57,500 Live Oak. 3/1 needs with the culture that I’ve heard about my abilities, and I think I’ll continue “Not saying that there’s not a lot of get out there and have people in the some TLC, possible rental or fix up to live in. In town (with the Rams), and I’m a young being the best corner in the league good corners out there, but since world see, and there’s nothing wrong Hallmark Real Estate Koby guy still, and everybody around here for years and years and years to he’s been in the league, he’s shown with that,” Bortles said. “There’s a lot Adams 386-623-7840 ML- is kind of young, I feel like it’ll be a come, so it’ll handle itself.” the ability to get out on an island.” of guys that have that and promote S105449 $125,000 Fabulous Starter Home! 3/1, Covered little bit more understanding. I was The Rams have time to figure out Snead and the Rams have a rep- that. When he shows up to work and back patio, fenced yd. FR just honestly super-excited. Words a number that works for both parties utation for rewarding their elite puts his pads on and goes to play PUBLISHER'S NOTE can’t really describe it.” — but they have less time to turn players : In the past two years, football, it’s all business. I think all All real estate advertising in this The Rams are sold on Ramsey’s around a season that has stalled. they’ve handed out the largest con- that stuff kind of gets pushed away newspaper is subject to the fair housing act which makes it ille- talent and publicly convinced of McVay and Ramsey both hope tracts in NFL history for a defensive and he’s totally focused on football. gal to advertise "any prefer- their own ability to channel it he will play Sunday at Atlanta tackle (Aaron Donald), a running In the meantime and in his free time ence, limitation, or discrimina- tion based on race, color, reli- into a big role on a winning team. when the Rams (3-3) attempt to back (Todd Gurley) and a quarter- he does some funny things.” gion, sex, disability, familial sta- General manager Les Snead said end their first three-game losing back (Jared Goff), and they gave a Fowler believes a move out West tus or national origin; or any in- tention to make such prefer- he has already spoken to Ramsey’s streak since 2016, although the huge extension to receiver Brandin will spark Ramsey’s passion for ence, limitation or discrimina- agents about his future beyond corner will need a medical exam Woods before he played his first the game, just as it did for him last tion." Familial status includes his current contract, which ends first. Ramsey missed the Jaguars’ game for Los Angeles last year. season. children under the age of 18 liv- ing with parents or legal custo- in 2020, and that both sides were last three games with a back injury “I’ve heard the culture here is “You can never complain when dians, pregnant women and encouraged by the conversation. but returned to practice recently. dope,” Ramsey said. “Can’t wait to you’re coming out to LA,” Fowler people securing custody of chil- dren under the age of 18. This “We actually did talk to his rep- Although Ramsey won’t be be a part of it, honestly. Can’t wait said. “Really, he’s one of my favor- newspaper will not knowingly resentatives and give our long- rushed, the Rams need reinforce- to be able to be myself, on and off ite teammates that I’ve ever had. ... accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of term view, and (get) his,” Snead ments in their secondary. Along with the field, and just help the organi- We don’t judge a person cause they the law. Our readers are here- said. “We did put a little bit of a starting cornerback Marcus Peters’ zation in every way that I can.” do this or do that. We embrace per- by informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper timeline in place. I don’t want to departure in a trade to Baltimore on Snead is well aware of Ramsey’s sonalities. When Marcus was here, are available on an equal op- give too many details on that, but Tuesday, the Rams put two starters contentious reputation after the we embraced his personality. Jalen portunity basis. To complain of we’re just meeting Jalen today. He in their secondary — cornerback cornerback repeatedly clashed is going to be the same way.” discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free telephone number to the hear- ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. NFL OWNERS MEETINGS Fournette and defensive end RAMSEY Calais Campbell. Continued From 1B They are working to redo Goodell says pass interference a huge advertisement out- Poole Realty Mindy Wilkison 386-209-7658 MLS100422 side the stadium that features $24,500 Jennings, FL 5 acre reviews are working as expected against New Orleans, and Ramsey standing between lot. Blue Springs State Park. By STEVEN WINE a new collective bargaining two weeks after Khan said he Ngakoue and fellow corner- MH allowed. Not in flood zone. Associated Press agreement have touched didn’t want to deal the fifth back A.J. Bouye as well as a Poole Realty Mindy Wilkison 386-209-7658 MLS100422 on the possible expansion overall pick in the 2016 draft. Jaguars promotional vehicle. $24,500 Jennings, FL 5 acre FORT LAUDERDALE to a 17-game season. The Khan, Coughlin and gen- They also emptied his lot. Blue Springs State Park. MH allowed. Not in flood zone. — NFL commissioner Super Bowl would be one eral manager Dave Caldwell locker stall and removed Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Roger Goodell says the week later, and the season left Marrone to answer his name plate. 0237 MLS104536 $230,000. new video review rule for would still start the week questions about parting “We can’t question every- Approx 8+/- ac with private well pass interference is work- after Labor Day. Larger with one of the franchise’s thing going on with in front located in Airpark comm close to Live Oak. $99,000. ing as expected, with only rosters might accompany best players in its 25 years office, everything going United Country, Dicks Realty obvious mistakes by offi- a longer season. of existence. Jacksonville coaching staff, things like 386-397-5205. Gator Levings cials being corrected. Goodell said the CBA got first-round picks in that, the moves,” Bouye MS105240 Immaculate home, Roger Goodell. 4.25 acres. 3/2. Updated Through Week 6, the talks have been produc- 2020 and 2021 as well as a said. “We just have to throughout. $185,000. league has had 44 reviews member of the NFL com- tive, but he declined to fourth-rounder in 2021. accept what it is and then Coldwell Banker-Bishop Becky related to pass interference, petition committee, said it’s predict when a deal might It could end up being a just keep moving forward.” Summers 813-763-1180 ML- S105274 10.51 Ac, near Madi- and the on-field ruling was too early to judge whether be reached. decent haul for a player who Replacing Ramsey son Blue Spring St Pk! Build to reversed seven times. interference reviews are — Despite the Miami caused as many headaches might prove more difficult. suit or MH Allowed. $45,000. “I think coaches under- being handled properly. Dolphins’ historically bad for his coaches as he did Jacksonville is 1-2 with sec- stood replay was not going But he agreed with Goodell start during a rebuilding opponents . Or it could haunt ond-year pro Tre Herndon to correct every pass that the goal was to reverse effort, Goodell said he’s the franchise for decades, starting in his place. interference close call,” only egregious mistakes. not concerned about especially if the usually ver- “Once he spoke his wish- Daniel Crapps Agency 386- Goodell said Wednesday “It’s got to be an obvi- teams sacrificing a season bose Ramsey lets his Pro es, there was no like, lock 755-5110 MLS105369 $120,000. Lake City, GREAT at the close of the two-day ous error,” McKay said. for a high draft pick and Bowl play do the talking. Jalen in a room and say, DOWNTOWN LOCATION. owners’ meetings. “It’s not “It’s a brand new rule, one diminishing the NFL’s “I’m sure five years from ‘Hey, we need you,’” defen- 2,400 sq ft metal bldg with CI zoning. Great for Auto shop. possible to make it perfect, our coaches, players, fans competitiveness. now, 10 years from now, sive tackle Abry Jones and we’re not re-officiating and officials are getting “The good news for us is someone will be able to said. “People want to talk these plays. The thought accustomed to.” we don’t see that,” he said. write about it,” Marrone about distraction, but y’all process was to correct the Officiating has been a “I don’t think the league said, expressing frustration couldn’t find him for an EASY obvious and clear error. hot topic this season, with has ever been more com- with being grilled on a trade interview, could y’all? He AND CONVENIENT I think it’s settling out controversy about pass petitive. You can see that he had little, if any, say in did his best to not cause a Look at what you can do where we expected.” interference, the rate of in teams going from last to executing. “It’s not my job distraction because that’s The new rule approved holding penalties and, first in dramatic fashion.” to do that. And again, I know how he felt about this team. as a one-year experiment most recently, a critical call Goodell said he doesn’t you guys are probably frus- “Even though he want- ONLINE allows pass interference in Monday’s Lions-Packers believe competitiveness trated, but you’re talking to ed (to be traded), he’s still GO calls or non-calls to be game that the league would be improved by a a guy that has a big job to got people on this team he TO www.lakecityreporter.com challenged by coaches admitted was wrong. lottery for draft picks, and get the players ready. loved that he called broth- Click FORMS & SUBMISSIONS and reviewed via replay. The erroneous hands- such a change hasn’t been “I just wish I can give you ers and he’s not going to But complaints by coach- to-the-face flag tainted proposed by owners. the insight and the answers make no big thing about ❑ Anniversary Announcement es, players and fans about Green Bay’s 23-22 win. But — The league will exam- that that question needs to him wanting to leave — ❑ Birth Announcement pass interference persist, Goodell said such contro- ine possible reasons for a be answered. I don’t have which is very big — but ❑ Change of Address with some arguing more versy is part of any sport. 44% increase in concus- that. And I wish we could he wasn’t going to make calls should be reversed. “You never want to see sions in exhibition games get someone up here that no whole ordeal because ❑ Delivery Issues or Concerns When the rule was adopt- a game where people are from 2018 to this year. can answer it. I do. 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On other topics, the policies or techniques we injured quarterback Nick back playing with him,” Jack Rich McKay, Atlanta commissioner said: want to remove from the Foles, linebacker Myles said. “But we just have to Lake City Reporter Falcons president and a — Labor discussions on game,” Goodell said. Jack, running back Leonard move on and keep pushing.” 6B THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY Belmont tackles several courses

COURTESY PHOTOS The Belmont Knights cross country team competed in the FSU Invitational this past weekend. Deven Couey placed seventh in the Trinity Catholic Celtic Invitational 5K in Ocala. The elementary and middle school Knights also competed at the B3R Sports Invitational in Lake City, with the elementary girls and boys teams placing first and the middle school girls finishing runner-up. Individual awards went to Kendall Todd for first place in the Elementary Girls 2K, followed by Summer Warner in ninth and Chloe Skowron in 10th. Kiptyn Peeler placed fourth in the Elementary Boys 2k, with Golden Brown in ninth and Isaiah Bell 10th.

That starts this Friday INDIANS when the Indians host Continued From 1B P.K. Yonge (2-5). Fort White then closes the sea- son with two worthy oppo- Trinity Catholic 46-7 nents in Newberry (7-1) and then Baldwin 45-20 and Bradford (2-4). last Friday, the Indians’ If the Indians win out, strength of schedule has they believe they’re get- kept them in striking dis- ting into the dance. tance of Union County for “The guys came out the region’s last playoff and had some energet- spot. ic, enthused practices,” “We realize that Jackson said. “They feel Baldwin’s scheme is really that they want to keep tough and they had some playing so as long as they real good athletes. And keep working we’ll have Trinity Catholic has some that opportunity and that big boys,” Fort White shot.” coach Demetric Jackson Jackson was critical of said. “We didn’t come the RPI after the release out and win either one of the first rankings last of them but we survived. week because teams Now can we start putting aren’t rewarded for play- it together and start play- ing teams in higher clas- ing some better ball and sifications. But playing put ourselves in position 3A teams such as Trinity to maybe get that 6-seed.” Catholic and Baldwin Of course, Fort White has actually benefitted needs to win some games Fort White during its too. three-game losing streak Thirty-five percent of because of their strong the RPI formula is also records. your own winning percent- The Indians will certain- age, which isn’t playing ly take it. There’s hope into the Indians’ favor at in the locker room again, the moment. Fort White especially with fresh- had chances to win a cou- man quarterback Tyler ple of games this season, Jefferson under center. losing to Santa Fe 10-0 Now it’s up to them to after being tied 0-0 at half- close the deal with some time and blowing a 20-14 wins.

BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter halftime lead to Taylor “My focus is really on Columbia quarterback Jordan Smith scrambles up the field against Robert E. Lee last Friday night. County in a 42-27 loss. us. I kind of still don’t The Indians’ playoff feel it’s a fair system, but “Right now, we’re going fell to No. 3 in the latest AP don’t have any concern or predicament would look the name of the game is CHS to be a 5-seed at best (in state poll in Class 6A. But any problem with falling out a lot different if they had win your games,” Jackson Continued From 1B the playoffs). That’s if we after their poor approach to of the No. 1 spot. closed those games earli- said. “If you win the games handle our business. We the Lee matchup, perhaps “It’s great for the fans, er in the season. you play then you don’t could even be the 6-seed a drop in the rankings will great for community, great “We have a chance to have to worry about the beat us,” Allen said. “We depending on what hap- serve them some good. for the team to be recog- get into the playoffs. We’ve system. Unfortunately I’ve just played sloppy and we pens with Escambia and “I gotta make sure my nized over the state. But just put in the work,” Fort had to play some teams gotta get it back going. Booker T. So every game kids don’t pay attention to don’t believe in the rank- White receiver/lineback- that I think are tougher Good coaches don’t linger is the biggest game of the those rankings and think ings. I want to be up there er Derrick Roberson said. than what other teams on losses long. They learn season because it’s the that they have arrived,” that after Game 15 in “We’ve got to come to play, have to play. At this point, from them, they grow and next one. It truly is.” Allen said. “I have to keep Daytona. Then I’ll believe not just play one half and just win your games and try to put the kids in the In addition to their project- them humbled from that we’re the No. 1-ranked team then the second half come you don’t have to worry best situation to win. ed playoff spot, the Tigers standpoint. Personally, I in the state.” out and lose the lead.” about it.”