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SYRACUSE COP: DUI suspected in crash of county truck Coach had job in New York; County worker was saving up for fake docs facing Officer said he tried to get 17-year-old CAITLYN MAKES 1ST PUBLIC APPEARANCE charges ‘cousin’ a job, too. Aggravated assault with From staff reports deadly weapon alleged in On the day of his arrest, unrelated incident. Rian Rodriguez, 27, had just landed a job in Central New By CARL MCKINNEY York, where he hoped to [email protected] save enough money for fake documents to enter Canada A county employee on with Caitlyn Morgan Friday handed in his resig- Frisina, the 17-year-old nation before his superiors girl reported missing from could fire him over two sep- Fort White arate run-ins with the law five days in October, one for serious- prior, the ly injuring another motor- Syracuse ist while Post- driving Standard under the reported. influence Todd in a work Grant, The vehicle, the New York second for Rodriguez State Police McFarlan aggravated investiga- assault with tor who ended a nation- a deadly weapon, according wide search when he found to his personnel file. the pair Friday afternoon, Travis Raymond shared new details of their McFarlan, 29, of Southwest plan in an interview with Ginger Glen, a motor grad- the newspaper. er operator with the Public Grant, from the New York Works Department, was State Police major crimes set to be terminated Dec. 6 unit, spotted Rodriguez for “off-duty conduct which just as he was leaving an reflects poorly on the coun- employee orientation at ty,” unauthorized use of a a marketing firm Friday work vehicle, driving a work afternoon, the newspaper CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter vehicle while impaired and reported. Ward, Caitlyn and Scarlet Frisina make their first public appearance together in Columbia County since violating a catch-all behav- Grant was driving north returning home from New York, where the family reunited after a state trooper found Caitlyn and her ioral policy, county records in the town of Salina, near 27-year-old traveling partner, Rian Rodriguez. The family will heal the wounds left by Caitlyn’s disappear- show. Syracuse, where he had ance through counseling, prayers and conversation, Scarlet Frisina said. McFarlan was on paid been searching for a 2001 administrative leave from red Mercury Sable with Oct. 18 until Nov. 22, when Florida tags matching the he was placed on unpaid description of the one being Frisina family begins healing process administrative leave. driven by Rodriguez. By CARL MCKINNEY McFarlan is suspected of After spotting a match- [email protected] day search after she disappeared in national TV news outlets. being under the influence ing vehicle, running the late November with 27-year-old Rian “We’re so thankful and blessed to of alcohol when he was license plate number and Wrapped in the embrace of her Rodriguez, remained silent through- have our beautiful daughter, Caitlyn involved in a traffic collision confirming a match, Grant parents, Caitlyn Frisina on Monday out the entirety of a Columbia County Morgan Frisina, back with us,” around 10:30 p.m. Oct. 18 pulled the vehicle over and afternoon made her first public Sheriff’s Office press conference. Frisina said. that caused “incapacitating” arrested Rodriguez without appearance in Columbia County The teen, who was found safe in “Many prayers, conversations injuries to the female driver incident. since she returned home from New New York Friday evening, hugged and counseling” will help heal the of another vehicle, accord- Though he was worried York. her father closely as her mother, wounds left by her daughter’s disap- ing to a Florida Highway The 17-year-old, who became Scarlet Frisina, faced a row of nine COACH continued on 3A the subject of a nationwide, five- cameras belonging to regional and FAMILY continued on 3A WORKER continued on 3A Brown gets Attempt 5-year term to oust in charity manager scam falls flat By JIM SAUNDERS By TAYLOR GAINES The News Service of Florida [email protected]

TALLAHASSEE — A group of city employees Describing the fraud as spoke out in support of City “shame- Manager less,” a fed- Wendell eral judge Johnson Monday Monday sentenced CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter night, put- former ting an end U.S. Rep. Robots square off to council Brown Corrine Teams made up of area students compete at Florida Gateway College on Saturday morning to see who Hill member built the best robot. The event, organized by First Tech Challenge, tested how well each squad’s machines BROWN continued on 3A could maneuver and pick up blocks. See more photos in a future edition. HILL continued on 2A

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exchange. ing him,” Hill replied, “then THE WEATHER HILL “We don’t want our chil- go ahead and resign.” TUE WED THU FRI SAT Continued From 1A dren to see that,” Gilmore Glenel Bowden, a resi- 5 06 07 08 09 said. dent from northern Lake Partly Rain Chance Rain Mostly Jake Hill’s latest effort to She even urged the coun- City, did not single out cloudy showers of rain likely sunny developing Cloudy Mostly remove Johnson. cil to stand up against the Johnson in his remarks but Cloudy cloudy Hill’s motion was met criticism of Johnson. did insist that the city gov- with no support from his “I believe we need to ernment had work to do to HI 81HI LO LO 58 HI 72 HI LO LO 43 HI 56HI LO LO 40 HI HI52 LO LO 36 HI 59HI LO LO 36 fellow council members. lead and guide with love,” repair its relationship with Hill mentioned Johnson’s Gilmore said. “Let’s put voters. handling of the fire fee a stop to all this evil and “People just seem to have REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Tuesday, Dec. 5 Tuesday's highs/Tuesday night's low increase and an alleged hatred that’s going on.” dissatisfaction,” Bowden Valdosta promise by Mayor Stephen Lake City Gateway said. “They feel that way. City Wednesday Thursday 76/61 Jacksonville Witt to hold a vote of con- Airport Manager Roland We got a problem because 79/58 Cape Canaveral Tallahassee Lake City 81/63/pc 73/58/sh fidence on Johnson prior Luster, who was hired in where else do we turn? ... 76/59 81/58 Daytona Beach 79/56/pc 65/50/sh to his motion, but he did 2016, also called Hill’s cru- Our young people need to Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 84/65/pc 77/61/pc Pensacola 81/58 79/63 Ft. Lauderdale 82/71/pc 80/68/sh not offer much in the way sade a character assassina- believe that city govern- 76/49 Panama City 72/59 Ocala Gainesville 76/47/sh 58/43/r of specifics to support his tion. ment is working on their 81/58 Jacksonville 73/47/sh 58/43/r accusations. “This needs to stop,” behalf.” Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 82/74/pc 80/75/pc 83/65 79/67 Lake City 76/47/sh 58/43/r Hill said during the meet- Luster said. After Hill’s motion fell ing that he “had people” Cason also read a letter flat, Councilman George Tampa Miami 83/69/pc 82/68/pc 83/63 Naples 82/67/pc 81/63/pc who could speak to Johnson from the city’s risk manage- Ward made ap motion to West Palm Beach 83/70 Ocala 79/50/sh 61/45/r having “done things” in the ment and safety director, express a vote of confidence Orlando 81/59/pc 68/52/sh past and threw out accusa- Steve Roberts, expressing for Johnson. Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 61/44/r 55/41/r Ft. Myers 81/70 Pensacola 85/65 55/43/r 52/39/r tions of Johnson harassing his support for Johnson. “Mr. Johnson is far and Naples Tallahassee 63/43/r 54/40/r several city employees. “I have found him to be away the best city manager 85/68 Miami Tampa 80/59/pc 68/52/pc 83/70 “I’m his boss,” Hill said. ethical, honest and full of that I’ve served with,” said Key West Valdosta 62/42/r 52/39/r “If I’m dissatisfied with his integrity,” Roberts wrote. Ward, who has served on 81/74 W. Palm Beach 83/68/pc 79/67/sh performance, I have the Assistant City Manager the council for more than right to do what I’m doing.” for Utilities and Public 20 years. LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI " Test Before the agenda Works Paul Dyal and Witt and council mem- An exclusive TEMPERATURES SUN item arose, a number of Procurement Director bers Eugene Jefferson and service city employees — led by Laurette Burks also spoke Melinda Moses voted affir- High Monday 73 Sunrise today 7:13 a.m. Low Monday 53 Sunset today 5:30 p.m. 4 brought to Assistant City Manager on Monday in support of matively to Ward’s motion. Normal high 70 Sunrise tom. 7:13 a.m. ModerateEXTREME: our readers Grayson Cason — came up Johnson. As the meeting came to 10 minutes to burn Normal low 47 Sunset tom. 5:30 p.m. 40 mins to burn by to speak in support of the Others spoke as well. a close, Johnson expressed Record high 84 in 1933 Today’s Record low 24 in 1989 MOON ultra-violet The Weather current city manager. A non-city employee, gratitude to those who radiation risk Moonrise today 7:59 p.m. Lake City Police Chief Beverly Reed, who owns came out to support him for the area on Channel. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 9:07 a.m. Argatha Gilmore, who Don Reed Construction and against Hill. a scale from 0 Monday 0.00" Moonrise tom. 9:04 p.m. to 10+. was hired by Johnson in Reed Roofing, accused Hill “Thank you everybody Month total 0.11" Moonset tom. 10:07 a.m. 2009, said Hill’s attacks had of harassing and bullying that knows me and sup- Year total 39.47" become a “character assas- Johnson with his position ports me,” Johnson said. “I Normal month-to-date 0.29" Normal year-to-date 45.22" sination” and devolved into on the council. appreciate that more than Dec 10 Dec 18 Dec 26 Jan 1 Forecasts, data and graphics ©2017, The Weather Company, LLC a “hateful” and “spiteful” “If he feels like I’m harass- you know.” Last New First Full Quarter Quarter

WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY Road closures set for Wednesday 00 7a 1p 7p 1a 6a Even though an intense storm was located near 90 Alaska on this date in From staff reports Marion Avenue will be closed between 1968, its effect was 80 80 80 79 79 80 felt as far south as Madison Street and Hamilton Street from 74 73 Hawaii. Swells from Parts of NW Veterans Street and N 12-4 p.m. 70 the storm created high surf near Hilo and 0 58 Marion Avenue will be closed Wednesday Veterans Street will be closed between 54 swept rocks and 50 50 50 53 53 seawater into some as the city installs new utility cables Alachua Avenue and Hernando Avenue 50 buildings at 40 Onekahakaha Beach. from the Public Safety Building to City from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. At its highest point, Hall, according to the Lake City Police The utility installation is happening 30 water reached 150 feet above the high-tide Department. underground. mark. LCPD said in a Facebook post that TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A

WORKER his U-Haul” because “they” of the gun,” CCSO wrote. FAMILY COACH Continued From 1A were moving, according to A third witness said he Continued From 1A Continued From 1A CCSO. saw the attack, grabbed his Patrol report. It’s not clear who “they” own firearm and went to pearance, she added. Rodriguez would try to flee, The county acquired a refers to. confront McFarlan, accord- “We’re already taking steps toward rebuild- the arrest was over in a matter report on his blood alco- McFarlan got out of his ing to the report. ing our lives after such an emotional week,” of minutes, Grant told the Post- hol level from the Florida truck and began yelling at In response, McFarlan she said. Standard. Department of Law the witness in “an aggres- grabbed another gun, a Frisina asked for privacy as her household Grant had blocked Enforcement, but redact- sive manner,” CCSO wrote scoped rifle, and pointed it works to accomplish that. Rodriguez’s car into a park- ed that information in his in a report. in his direction, the third “We are looking forward to a very merry ing lot with his vehicle before employment files. The witness said “he witness said. Christmas and an an extremely bright future ordering him out and on the The Lake City Reporter wasn’t going to fight” After McFarlan left the for Caitlyn and our family,” Frisina said. ground at gunpoint, the news- was unable to get a copy of McFarlan, who then property, deputies found After the mother spoke, Sheriff Mark Hunter paper reported. the FDLE report at press grabbed a gun from his the vehicle on Southwest revealed new details about the case. By the time Rodriguez com- time. truck and began to threaten Ginger Glen around 9:33 Rodriguez, who faces a third-degree felony plied, about four sheriff’s dep- McFarlan was driving a “everybody at the residence p.m. charge of interfering with the custody of a uties and an FBI special agent, county-owned Dodge Ram Deputies conducted a child, is being detained in Syracuse and has Heather Weber, were on scene west on County Road 252, Another witness felony stop on McFarlan, waived his extradition rights, Hunter said. to help handcuff him and FHP wrote. who was intoxicated and Hunter said Third Circuit State Attorney remove Caitlyn from the car. For “unknown reasons,” said he tried to stop had multiple guns in his Jeff Siegmeister will review the evidence and Authorities interviewed he failed to observe a 2009 McFarlan from grab- vehicle, according to the determine if additional charges are warranted. Rodriguez at a state police bar- Volkswagon Jetta moving bing the weapon report. Hunter wouldn’t say when CCSO will pick racks. at a slower speed in front from the vehicle and McFarlan claimed to Rodriguez up. Investigators believe he and of him and rear-ended the have only drawn his fire- Investigators believe Caitlyn, who plays on Caitlyn arrived in Central New vehicle, FHP wrote. “the next thing he arm after the first witness the girls soccer team at Fort White High York on Wednesday and spent The Volkswagon was knew, he was get- threatened to shoot him School, and Rodriguez, who was head coach at least part of the time since propelled off the road and ting slammed with and that “he would never of the boys team until the school board termi- then at a hotel, Grant told the into the grassy shoulder, the butt of the gun,” pull a gun on somebody nated him for abandoning the job, entered into Post-Standard. where it struck a utility for no reason,” the report a relationship in August or September, Hunter Rodriguez chose the region pole, according to the CCSO wrote. A third states. said. as a hiding spot because of report. witness said he saw Though he admitted to “She’s a 17-year-old high school student that its proximity to Canada and The county vehicle also the attack, grabbed being intoxicated, McFarlan I feel was influenced by someone who was in because he has fond memo- traveled off the road and his own firearm and said “he was not in the control or was in a supervisory role,” Hunter ries of the area stemming from struck a pine tree. wrong with this matter,” said. “And that shouldn’t be.” spending a couple of summers McFarlan sustained pos- went to confront according to the report. Hunter said he respects Caitlyn for showing there, the newspaper reported. sible injuries and was taken McFarlan, according McFarlan said he struck up at the press conference, but she has a long Ryan McManus, owner of to Lake City Medical Center, to the report. the second witness in the road ahead of her. Prime Time Marketing, con- while the female driver of nose with his right hand “She’s got a lot of growing up to do, even firmed his company was in the the Volkswagon was taken because after the other man though she’s a very strong young lady,” Hunter middle of a hiring process and to UF Health Shands in that he would shoot them,” started walking toward him said. that Rodriguez had attended an Gainesville. the report states. with a closed fist, the report The Frisina family reported Caitlyn missing orientation Friday, according McFarlan submitted to The witness went into states. Nov. 26. to the Post-Standard. a post-accident drug test, the house because “he was McFarlan urged depu- She appeared to have left through her bed- Rodriguez told employees according to his employ- scared for his own life, and ties to speak to a fourth room window and walked to a nearby road, at the firm, which describes ment files. the lives of his families that witness, who back up his according to CCSO. itself as a “full-service media A medical review officer were inside,” according to story that he “did nothing Authorities believed the pair headed north, and marketing partner” to area requested a written expla- the report. wrong,” according to the where they both had family. businesses, that he was mov- nation for the results, which The witness’ wife said report. A New York State Police major crimes inves- ing from Florida and “trying to are redacted, but McFarlan her husband ran inside yell- The fourth witness told tigator had been searching the central part of establish his life” in the region, didn’t comply. ing because McFarlan had deputies he couldn’t remem- the state on Friday after hearing reports they the newspaper reported. He On Oct. 30, McFarlan “chased him inside with the ber much from the alterca- were possibly in the area. also asked if his “little cousin,” was arrested on six counts gun,” CCSO wrote. tion, but did see McFarlan The officer, Todd Grant, was ready to head who was 17, could work there. of aggravated assault with The woman went out- pull the gun from his truck home some time after 4 p.m. when he spotted a During the two-hour ori- a deadly weapon and one side and saw McFarlan and strike someone in the vehicle near Syracuse matching the description entation, a teenage girl, count of aggravated battery holding a gun, “raising it face with a shotgun, the of Rodriguez’s 2001 red Mercury Sable belong- who employees now believe after the Columbia County every time somebody went report states. ing to Rodriguez, Hunter said. was Frisina, was sitting in Sheriff’s Office responded toward him,” according to After being transported to Grant ran the license plate and confirmed it Rodriguez’s car, McManus told to an altercation around 8:30 the report. Columbia County Detention belonged to Rodriguez. the Post-Standard. p.m. on Southwest Mayo Another witness said he Facility, McFarlan com- The officer pulled the car over and took Rodriguez appeared in court Road. tried to stop McFarlan from plained that his hand hurt, Rodriguez into custody without incident. Monday morning, the newspa- A witness said the argu- grabbing the weapon from according to CCSO. While speaking to law enforcement after the per reported, adding that his ment broke out while the vehicle and “the next He was “very coopera- arrest, Rodriguez complimented the “friendly” attorney said he was “eager” to McFarlan was “loading thing he knew, he was get- tive” with law enforcement, people up north, the Syracuse Post-Standard return home to deal with the a truck onto the trailer of ting slammed with the butt the report states. reported. felony charge facing him.

ential figure in Jacksonville BROWN politics and the city’s Continued From 1A African-American com- Report Natural Gas Leaks at Once munity. The 12-term con- Brown to five years in pris- gresswoman, whose district The purpose of natural gas pipelines is to carry one of the If you suspect a leak, leave immediately – don’t try to on for her role in a scam stretched from Jacksonville world’s most efficient and environmentally-friendly fuels find or stop the leak. Don’t touch anything electrical that involved using chari- to Orlando, was also a mas- to businesses and homes like yours. These pipelines before you leave or use a telephone, even a cell phone. table contributions for per- ter of constituent services, help meet the energy needs of the region. ccording to Don’t smoke, don’t turn appliances or lights on or off, sonal expenses and events. using “Corrine Delivers” as federal statistics, pipelines are the nation’s safest and and don’t operate any vehicle or equipment that could The sentence, imposed by a slogan to tout her ability most reliable energy transportation system. lthough create a spark. nce you are out of the suspected area, U.S. District Judge Timothy to bring home projects and gas incidents are rare, this mode of transportation does immediately call 877-832-6747 (877-TECO PGS). If the Corrigan, came after Brown services. carry some hazards should a release occur. These risks smell of natural gas is particularly strong, call 9-1-1. was convicted in May on 18 In a sentencing memo may include ignition, fire, and explosion; which can have felony counts. Corrigan also filed last month, Brown’s a significant impact to both property and/or life. For this How to spot pipelines in your area sentenced to prison Brown’s attorney said she had reason, Peoples Gas considers a natural gas leak first Peoples Gas installs yellow pipeline markers along the longtime chief of staff, Ronnie been one of the “greatest priority. We train extensively on leak response and liaison route of the pipeline including at road crossings, fence Simmons, and a woman who soldiers” in the civil-rights with First Responders on how to effectively respond lines and street intersections. Pipeline markers show the started the purported chari- movement. Smith request- to pipeline emergencies. These ongoing relationships name of the owner of the pipeline, the product contained ty, Carla Wiley. ed that she receive proba- help prevent incidents and assure preparedness for in the pipeline and the number to call in case of an In a 25-page sentencing tion and community ser- emergencies, should they occur. emergency. Please note that pipeline markers indicate order, Corrigan said the One vice, rather than a prison High Consequence Areas and that a gas facility is in the general area and are not Door for Education charity, sentence. Integrity Management necessarily placed directly over the pipeline nor do they which was originally estab- “Corrine Brown’s life indicate the depth of the pipeline. In areas of high density lished to help children, was from this point forward Per federal regulations, Peoples Gas denotes certain such as residential areas and downtown districts pipeline “operated as a criminal enter- will be extremely difficult,” parts of the pipeline as igh Consequence reas Cs. markers may not be present; however, gas pipelines prise” by Brown, Simmons Smith wrote. “She will These are generally places with a large number of may be located within the rights of way of streets and and Wiley. He detailed how never hold public offense people congregated along Peoples Gas’ transmission roadways. e aware that unauthorized infringements the charity raised hundreds again. The stigma of her pipeline system. In addition, Peoples Gas has an Integrity on pipeline rights-of-way inhibit our ability to respond, anagement Program that details the safety measures of thousands of dollars, federal convictions will perform routine maintenance, provide surveillance, required to keep our pipelines safe. These safety which forensic accountants make it extremely difficult, respond to third party damage, and perform required measures include scheduled corrosion inspections said was siphoned off in if not impossible, for her to federal and state inspections. and control, leak survey, valves to isolate sections of the cash withdrawals and used find productive and gainful pipeline, and the use of leak detection equipment. Prevent damage to pipelines for such things as sky box employment. There is sim- seats at an NFL game and ply no reasonable basis to Peoples Gas is committed to safety. That’s why we Florida law requires anyone working on a project that a luxury box at a Beyonce believe that she will ever follow state and federal regulations, as well as perform involves digging of any kind – whether they own the concert. commit another crime.” extensive quality control checks. We also work to property where the digging is taking place or not – to “These defendants sys- In his order Monday, educate residents about how to recognize and prevent call 8-1-1 two full business days before digging starts. tematically looted One Door Corrigan said that he natural gas leaks. Trained professionals will visit the property where digging will happen to locate and mark all underground funds which otherwise “seriously” considered the Be aware of the signs utility lines. The service is free and the message is simple: would have been available request for probation and of a pipeline leak to help deserving children,” community service, “but a Call before you dig. For more information, visit Corrigan said in the sen- sentence of probation for a Natural gas is lighter than air and may pose a sunshine811.com. hazard, especially if released in confined spaces. tencing order. “Just think member of Congress con- Learn more of the good that could have victed of 18 counts involv- It’s important to be able to identify signs of a natural been done with that money ing mail, wire, and tax fraud gas leak, especially the rotten egg-like odor that natural isit www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov for information if it had been used for its would not be sufficient.” gas gives off. Near a gas line, watch for blowing dirt, on pipeline operators in your area. For additional proper purpose.” Corrigan said Brown, one bubbling water, dry spots in moist areas or dead plants information about natural gas safety, visit Brown, who served 24 of the first black members surrounded by live, green plants. Listen for a hissing peoplesgas.com/pipelineawareness or call years in Congress until of Congress from Florida sound. ll of these things could mean there is a natural 877-832-6747 (877-TECO PGS). losing a re-election bid last since Reconstruction, was gas leak nearby. year, will report to prison no a “trailblazer who also has earlier than Jan. 8. Brown’s lifted up others.” attorney, James Smith, said “But, having overcome all she will appeal the sen- hurdles and risen to high tence. office, Ms. Brown unfortu- The sentencing was a nately succumbed to greed final step in the downfall and an entitlement mentali- PGS102317 of Brown, 71, long an influ- ty,” Corrigan said. OPINION Tuesday, December 5, 2017 www.lakecityreporter.com 4A

ANOTHER VIEW Discretion makes a comeback

hat’s Vice President Mike Pence getting the last laugh in the wake of the torrent of sexual-mis- T conduct charges against Washington politicians, journalists and entertainment industry titans who are suddenly not so titanic. Mr. Pence was mocked by the liberals and other wise guys last winter when The Washington Post reported, in a profile of second lady Karen Pence, that the vice president insists never to be alone with a woman not his wife. This wasn’t exactly news, since the veep had told The Hill newspaper years ago that he neither dines with a woman, nor attends events where alcohol is served, without his wife present. “The revolting thing about Pence’s no-meals- with women rule isn’t prudishness,” tweeted Ian Millhiser, the “justice editor” of something called the ThinkProgress blog. “It’s that he’s limiting key profes- sional opportunities to men.” Eight months later the “Pence rule” is looking less like prudishness and more like prudence. If Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Bill O’Reilly and comedian Louis C.K. (who suffers without a surname), Sen. Al Franken An un-Christian thing to do and Rep. John Conyers had not been let loose without a wife, they might be happier men today. ack in 1967, my father had To be fair, it’s hard to blame him Clara Jeffery, editor-in-chief of the uber-left Mother a near miss with the KKK. when you see the carnage being Jones magazine, asks, not so rhetorically, whether He was luckier than most of wrought in the name of Allah. Every Mr. Pence would dine alone with Ivanka Trump, or B the people who lived in Mississippi month brings news of a different KellyAnne [Conway] or whether they too, had been rel- during that hot summer, especial- massacre of innocents, including egated to second-class citizenship? “How would he ever ly people of color. But as an Irish my own people worshipping peace- even interview a woman,” Miss Jeffrey wrote. “With a Catholic Yankee from Philadelphia fully in our churches. Blood is chaperone?” who was down south registering shed while wild men and women This misses the point of the Pence Rule, of course, black voters and representing indi- shriek “God Is Great!” As a woman and there’s no evidence to suggest that any woman who gent clients in jails right out of “In who deals with asylum cases on a has ever worked for Mr. Pence — the six-term congress- the Heat of the Night,” he wasn’t regular basis, I know full well the man, the governor or the vice president — has watched Christine M. Flowers exactly the type of fellow that made cfl[email protected] nihilistic, vengeful acts that bear the her career hit a roadblock, much less a glass ceiling, as those upstanding Klan members imprint of Islam. Women have their a result of the Pence Rule. Quaint though it might seem happy. I’m thinking that the Catholic sexual organs shredded by tribal to Miss Jeffery, the biblical admonition, “lead us not into part was especially annoying to the custom in majority Muslim coun- temptation but deliver us from evil,” might have saved good old boys, even though they century, and whose embers still tries in Africa and the Middle East. the randy worthies of stage, screen and newsroom who were Christians too. burn quite brightly today, albeit not Other women are forced to hide have come such a cropper. That’s right, the Klan was a as obviously as the flaming crosses themselves behind curtains of cloth. The disgraced and now unemployed, sexual abusers Christian organization, despite of the past. I am representing one asylum client apparently operated under the premise that what they what some of my Facebook friends And still, I am devout in my faith, who was the principal of a school were doing when nobody was looking would be wrong believe. According to Randall J. which I embrace with every fiber of in Pakistan which allowed girls only if they got caught. Had any of them followed the Stephens in his article “The Klan, my being. I am a Catholic Christian, to study with boys (imagine that vice president’s proscription they would still be enjoying White Christianity, the Past and and that faith is not defined by the heresy) and was firebombed. I am their pelf and perks. the Present,” the KKK was deeply lowest common denominator of vio- not naive enough to believe that all Before the Pence Rule was the veep’s personal-con- tied to Protestant evangelism. He lence that has defiled its image and Muslims are peaceful. I know that duct policy, such a precaution was set out decades ago quotes a newspaper editor from its history. far too many are not. by the Rev. Billy Graham, the world-renowned evangelist Texas who, in 1928 rhapsodized But that doesn’t mean the whole who came to be known as “pastor to presidents.” During that “I find the preachers of the religion is rotten to the core, just his long career, Mr. Graham counseled 11 of them, Protestant faith almost solid for the Blood is shed while as I reject the suggestion that Democrats and Republicans, from Harry S. Truman to Klan and its ideals, with here and wild men and women Christianity is a source of terror. George W. Bush. Mr. Graham, who turned 99 on Nov. 7, there an isolated minister ... who Some of my Facebook friends would not travel, meet or dine alone with a woman other shriek “God Is Great!” will line up with the Catholics in As a woman who deals laughed that I would even suggest than his wife, Ruth, to whom he was married for 64 their fight on Protestantism, but Christ’s followers were vile and years until she died in 2007. that kind of preacher is persona with asylum cases on violent, and used the tautology that Mocking of the Pence Rule on the feminist fringe non grata in most every congrega- a regular basis, I know since Christ was good, the people is predicated on the false premise that it’s necessary tion in Texas.” who followed him were good. only to prevent the otherwise uncontrollable predatory full well the nihilistic, The Klan hated black people vengeful acts that bear That’s a nice and tidy delusion, instincts of the human male. That’s probably true in more, but they didn’t much like us but it doesn’t fit with my expe- certain Southern California ZIP codes, but, as Joseph papists. So daddy had a run in at a the imprint of Islam. rience. I will admit that the vast Backholm of the Family Policy Institute tells our road block one night in Hattiesburg, majority of terror, statistically these Bradford Richardson, “the world would be a much better managed to avoid getting roughed days, is committed in the name of place and much less complicated if everybody conducted up even though the good fellows So when President Trump Allah. I will also agree that the Klan themselves like Mike Pence does.” Prudery, if someone seemed to know exactly who he was retweeted a video from a far-right is not what it once was (despite wants to call it that, has its uses. and what he was doing down there, anti-Muslim group depicting violent antifa’s attempts to tell us they’re n Washington Times and lived to tell the tale. attacks on Christians by Muslim coming for us in invisible white I mention this story about the jihadists, I thought back to my sheets.) Lake City Reporter Klan to explain why, even though I father’s story about the Klan, and But the president of a country am a Christian, I am fully aware that wondered if the president would that has millions of Muslims who Lake City Reporter violence has been committed in my be interested in reading daddy’s serve honorably in our armed ser- Serving Columbia County Since 1874 name. I understand that my faith journal entries. Maybe he’d be inter- vices, who obey our laws and who has been perverted by some very ested in tweeting them out, in the honor our flag should not be tweet- TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride savvy ideologues to hurt and mar- interest of fairness. ing out messages that make them for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ ginalize and dominate, and I’m not Wishful thinking. The president feel unwanted. tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ just talking about those malcontents doesn’t seem to be focused on all It’s not a very Christian thing to We believe strong newspapers build strong with their normal grievances against of the violent people in the world. do. tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” Catholicism (“No female priests? From his travel bans to his confla- WeOur believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and Mysogyny! No right to birth con- tion of terrorism with immigration, communities —‑“Newspapers get things done!” n Christine M. Flowers is a lawyer and profitable community‑ oriented newspapers. trol? Ditto!”) I’m referring to a Donald Trump has made it clear columnist for the Philadelphia Daily OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand group that terrorized whole swaths that he doesn’t agree that Islam is a News. Readers may send her email at profitableteamwork community of professionals‑ oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, of people in the South for over a religion of peace. c[email protected]. integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, integrity and hard work. Todd Wilson, Publisher Robert Bridges, Editor State Dept desperately needs a leader JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor Robert Bridges, Editor t’s hard to say whether the fumbling for purchase in the Middle Americans from overseas jails, he’s Sue Brannon, Controller dysfunctional state of American East and elsewhere. And the depart- not the only one who matters. He Dink NeSmith, President Idiplomacy is more the result ment’s high vacancy rate is partly may be America’s chief executive, Dink NeSmith, President of the president’s mistrust of his attributable to Tillerson’s admirable but he can’t be everywhere at once. TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman secretary of state, or the secretary resistance to naming White House That’s why he needs to nominate of state’s mismanagement of his loyalists. his ambassadors for places such as department. The U.S. and the world But Tillerson can count himself South Korea, Egypt and Honduras — may be about to find out. among his own worst enemies. His to name just three trouble spots with- If Donald Trump replaces Rex gung-ho prosecution of the admin- out even a nominee (there are 43 LETTERS POLICY Tillerson with someone he trusts istration’s 30 percent budget cut others). That’s why he needs a fully Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written more — the president is report- to his department has alienated staffed, well-run State Department. and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 edly considering CIA director employees and his supporters in It may well be that Trump’s grace Mike Pompeo — then the State Congress. So has his ill-defined plan period for any Tillerson successor words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters Department may have more lee- for reorganization. will be similarly short. The president must be signed and include the writer’s name, address way to use the instruments of soft If Tillerson is indeed heading out deserves to have a secretary of state and telephone number for verification. Writers can power that U.S. diplomacy needs to the door, whoever takes his place he trusts. The Senate, in turn, has have two letters per month published. Letters and succeed. But restoring the depart- needs to lead the department, not the right to judge the nominee’s guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not ment’s influence in Washington, and decimate it. Diplomacy is essential qualifications. By now, however, one necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. strengthening Washington’s in the not only to finding out what’s going thing should be painfully clear to the world, will require a leader more on beyond U.S. borders, but to White House and Congress alike: BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL adept than Tillerson. communicating and advancing U.S. The interests of the country are not 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. To be fair to Tillerson, having policy around the globe. served by a State Department that is BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. Trump as your boss is not easy. And with all due respect to the demoralized and in disarray. BY EMAIL: [email protected] Trump’s outsourcing of policy to president, whether it’s negotiating family members has left Tillerson trade agreements or springing n Bloomberg View TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A

nTo submit your Community Calendar item, stop by the Reporter oce or email Justin COMMUNITY CALENDAR Caudell at [email protected]. Today welcome. For more, call Dottie Rogers at 386-758- Seed Lending Library 8606. The Columbia Seed Lending Library has fall TOPS seeds for cool weather veg- Chapter #798 of TOPS etables. With a Columbia (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) County Public Library card meets from 10 to 11 a.m. in good standing, residents on Wednesdays at Live Oak can request up to five packs Community Church of God, of seeds each month. The 10639 U.S. 129, in Live Oak. library is available at the For more, call Dori at 658-2767. main library branch in down- or Barbara at 362-5933. town Lake City on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. The CSLL Volunteers needed meets at the Fort White The Christian Service Branch from 2 to 4 p.m. Center (421 NW on Wednesdays, and volun- Washington St., Lake City) teers will also be on hand on is in search of volunteers. the first and third Tuesday The center’s mission is of each month from 10 a.m. to serve those in need in to noon at the West Branch, Columbia County through 435 NW Hall of Fame Drive Christian faith and resourc- (off U.S. Highway 90 just es. For more information, past Interstate 75). call 386-755-1770. Volunteers needed Haven seeks help Lake City Medical Center Haven is always seeking Auxiliary needs volun- compassionate volunteers teers who have a heart to looking to give back and serve. The auxiliary need make a positive impact on volunteers for all positions. COURTESY their communities. There Those interested in partici- Miles of Smiles are many ways in which pating in the program may skills and a smile can make Walmart employees Jon Young and Zachary Polk present Columbia City Elementary School Principal Hope pick up an application at the a difference by volunteer- Jernigan with a check for $1,834.63. The contribution was part of the Walmart Miles of Smiles program. For Lake City Medical Center ing. Explore all of the pos- one month Walmart pledged to donate 2 cents per safe driving mile to Columbia City Elementary. Pictured Gift Shop or the H2U office. sibilities at www.beyourhav- are Young (left), his daughter and CCE student Lexi Young, Jernigan and Paulk. For more, call 386-719-7713. en.org or by calling 386- 752-9191 to speak with the ‘Gardening questions?’ tion, call 386-752-4184 or girls ages 7 through 14 branch of the Columbia need in Columbia County volunteer coordinator. UF/IFAS Master visit the club on Jones are eligible to participate. County Public Library, 308 through Christian faith and Gardeners are available Way in Lake City. Fees for the activity are $50. NW Columbia Ave. in resources. For more infor- Free soil testing from 9 a.m. to noon on Volunteer coaches are also downtown Lake City. For mation, call 386-755-1770. Free soil pH tests Tuesdays and Thursdays needed for the program. more information about are available every at the Columbia County Wednesday For more information, call the library’s children’s Haven seeks help Wednesday morning at Extension Office, 971 W. Lake City Newcomers 386-752-4184. programs, call 386-758- Haven is always seeking the Columbia County Duval St., Lake City. Stop A friendship luncheon 2101. compassionate volunteers Extension Office, 971 by or call 386-752-5384 to will be held at 11 a.m. at Library book sale looking to give back and W. Duval St., Suite 170, receive research-based Costa Del Sol, 2260 W. U.S. The Columbia County Al-Anon meeting make a positive impact on in Lake City. Residents information from university Highway 90, Lake City. Public Library West Branch An Al-Anon group meets their communities. There may bring a sample to trained volunteers. Bring a Christmas gift and (435 NW Hall of Fame at First Christian Church are many ways in which the office during regular receive a gift. All are wel- Drive, Lake City) is holding (403 W. Duval St., Lake skills and a smile can make business hours. For more Club registration come, friends or newcom- a special holiday book sale City) at 6 p.m. on Mondays a difference by volunteer- information, call 752-5384. The Boys’ Club of ers. Call Joan Wilson at until Dec. 30. Patrons can and 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. ing. Explore all of the pos- Columbia County is 386-438-8999 for more infor- fill a bag with books for $3. Newcomers group meets sibilities at www.beyourhav- ‘Catholics Come Home’ accepting registration for mation. For more information, call on Mondays at 5 p.m. en.org. A “Catholics Come the fall session. All chil- 386-758-1321. Home” and Adult Catholic dren ages 6-14 are eligible Basketball registration Volunteers needed Duplicate Bridge Club Education Inquiry to attend. There are bus The Boys Club of ‘Terrific Twos’ The Christian Service Lake City Duplicate Program will be presented pickups from all elemen- Columbia County is form- “Terrific Twos,” a library Center (421 NW Washington Bridge Club meets at 12:30 here at San Juan Catholic tary and middle schools. ing their 2018 basketball program for toddlers, is St., Lake City) is in search p.m. Wednesdays at The Mission each 1st and 3rd Fees for the session are program, which will begin offered on Wednesdays of volunteers. The center’s Country Club at Lake City. Wednesday of the month $200. For more informa- in January. All boys and at 10:30 a.m. at the main mission is to serve those in All bridge enthusiasts are from 7-8:15 p.m.

OBITUARIES THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST OF THE BEST! Michael Allen Roper out his life playing cards with a A devoted husband, loving father for Michael Allen Roper will be COME SEE OUR NEWLY Following an extended ill- special group of friends he had and grandfather, and a loyal held on Wednesday, December REMODELED SHOP ness, Michael Allen Roper, 67, known since childhood. Never friend, he considered integrity 6 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at the passed away peacefully in his one to shy away from adopt- paramount and taught his family Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral $ home, surrounded by loving fam- ing a hobby, Mike rediscovered that your word was your bond. Home at 3596 South Highway 10 HAIRCUTS his love for riding motorcycles Predeceased by his mother, 441 in Lake City, Florida. Specializing In: ily, on Friday, December 1, 2017. Fades, Tapers, Hard Parts, Hot Mike was born on September in his later years; a passion he Bettty Jean Harrill Roper, and Funeral services will be held Lather Razor Fades & Neck Shaves 4, 1950, in Lake City, Florida. shared with his son, Will. One his father, Elmar Allen Roper, Thursday, December 7 at 2:00PM Serving Lake City for 14 Years! w/ Experienced Barbers He graduated from Columbia of Mike’s more rewarding hob- Mike is survived by his devoted at St. James Episcopal Church at 4816 W. US Hwy 90, Suite 102, Lake City, FL High School in 1968 and went bies involved giving back to wife of 34 years, Patricia (Patti) 2423 SW Bascom Norris Drive Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm | Saturday 9am – 12pm on to earn his bachelor’s degree the community. As a member Hanna Roper; his son Michael in Lake City, Florida. In lieu of in accounting of St. James Episcopal church, Jason Roper and daughter-in-law flowers, please consider mak- from the Mike served on the vestry, acted Jayme; his daughter Caroline ing donations to the St. James  
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his perfect ending COURTESY Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher was given a Former Columbia star wins national JUCO title at ‘Last Chance U’ custom pair of embroidered Lucchese boots. By ERIC JACKSON Jimbo Fisher gets [email protected] ike Williams admits he was 10-year, $75 million M reserved when he first arrived to East deal at Texas A&M Mississippi, just trying to find his place at the junior By KRISTIE RIEKEN college football power- Associated Press house. It didn’t take long before his voice was heard COLLEGE STATION — Jimbo Fisher wasn’t – and even less time for wearing a white hat when he arrived at Texas A&M folks to notice his playmak- on Monday, no signs of a swashbuckling, down- ing ability. home savior for program desperate to compete with After a short stint the best in the Southeastern Conference. at Georgia Southern, But the West Virginia native made sure to pro- Williams found the football fess his love of all things country when he was salvation he’d been longing introduced as the new coach at an event that start- for in Scooba, Mississippi. ed with the school’s signature greeting of “howdy,” The dangerous receiver and ended with him being given a pair of custom, was reassured that he A&M-embroidered Lucchese cowboy boots. made the right decision “I’m a tobacco chewer and I wear my boots and I when he hoisted the shoot my guns and I throw my fishing rod,” he said national title on Sunday before lamenting that he probably shouldn’t admit night. all that. “And I grew up on horses.” “It’s one of the best That spiel is sure to ingratiate him with Aggies feelings in the world,” he fans for now. But in order to stay in their good said in a phone interview. graces he’ll be expected to bring this school its first “I didn’t [win] one in high national title since 1939. school so it definitely feels- “Gone are the days when we settle for a good good… We’re still having football team,” said John Sharp, the chancellor of fun over here.” the Texas A&M system. “We expect to compete The Lake City product was a big target in the FISHER continued on 6B Lions’ offense as he tal- lied the most receiving yards (669) on the team and added seven touch- NFL downs. Williams went over the 100-yard mark to help EMCC capture the Miami victory over Mississippi state title on Nov. 11. Denver bodes well “That’s the expectation every year here,” Williams COURTESY PHOTOS for Tunsil, Dolphins said of the school’s two The top-ranked Lions of East Mississippi Community College captured their fourth titles in three weeks. NJCAA national football championship in seven years with a 31-28 victory over By STEVEN WINE Williams first grabbed Associated Press attention during his No. 2 Arizona Western College. EMCC wide receiver Mike Williams (above) was the breakout senior season at team’s leading wideout this season. Williams played football at Columbia High. MIAMI — Miami Dolphins left tackle Laremy Columbia in 2015 when Tunsil has been dispelling doubts lately, one block he helped the team to the at a time. state semifinal round. Tunsil looks less like a bust and more like the He amassed over 1,200 first-round pick he was in 2016, which is one reason yards during the finale for the Dolphins’ recent offensive surge. campaign. The All-First “He has been playing better,” coach Adam Gase Coast selection signed to said Monday. “His practice habits have gotten play at Georgia Southern better every week, and you can really see what we but didn’t last in Statesboro have talent-wise.” amid offensive coaching The Dolphins’ best game yet bodes well for 2018, changes. even if it’s not enough to save this season. Tunsil Williams decided to take was among a handful of young players whose stock his talents to EMCC, a soared Sunday in a 35-9 thrashing of Denver. JUCO made popular by Playoff prospects remain bleak for Miami (5-7), Netflix series ‘Last but running back Kenyan Drake , cornerback Chance U’. He shined in Xavien Howard and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips the spread offense, which had breakout performances, increasing the likeli- he ran at Columbia, and hood they’ll be part of the team’s future. things paid off as he lifted Tunsil helped pave the way for 367 yards — not the top-ranked Lions to eye-popping, but an improvement for a unit that

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NFL Fake punts becoming regular occurrences for tricky Jaguars more comfortable in his second perfect so far. By MARK LONG stint as a head coach and is willing Against the Colts, punter Brad Associated Press to take more risks. Nortman took the snap on a JACKSONVILLE — The “When I first started coaching, fourth-and-7 play in the first quar- Jacksonville Jaguars do a few probably a little bit conservative,” ter and found tight end James things really well. They lead the Marrone said. “I was not that way O’Shaughnessy wide open over NFL in rushing, defense and when I was an assistant coach. I the middle for a 29-yard gain. The sacks. was like, ‘Yeah, let’s run a dou- Jaguars scored five plays later, They also might be the best at ble-reverse pass.’ with Blake Bortles connecting faking punts. “When I became a head coach, with Marqise Lee for a 4-yard The Jaguars (8-4) have turned then it was like, ‘OK, listen, let’s score. three fakes into touchdowns this make sure we keep this game “It was one of those things we season, including one to bolster out there for the players and have been working on for two a stalled opening drive in a 30-10 let’s not change the momentum weeks and we finally called it,” victory against Indianapolis on or anything of that nature. I just tight end Marcedes Lewis said. “It Sunday. That kind of success sure- think the more I’m doing it ... like was at the perfect time. It gave us ly will be something Seattle (8-4) anything else, I expect them to be a spark and kept things going.” will have to prepare for heading able to make a play. The only dif- Corey Grant converted two into Sunday’s game at EverBank ference is you only have one down other fake punts earlier this sea- Field. to do it. There’s not a next down son, one against Baltimore in Doug Marrone acknowledged for those plays.” COURTESY Monday that he has become much The tricky Jaguars have been JAGS continued on 6B Jaguars punter Brad Nortman throws a pass on a fake punt. B2

2B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD TV LISTINGS NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Today W L Pct GB COLLEGE BASKETBALL Boston 20 4 .833 — 7 p.m. Toronto 14 7 .667 4½ BTN — Michigan St. at Rutgers Philadelphia 13 9 .591 6 ESPN — Villanova vs. Gonzaga, at New New York 11 11 .500 8 York Brooklyn 8 14 .364 11 ESPN2 — Texas at VCU Southeast Division ESPNU — Virginia at West Virginia W L Pct GB FS1 — Vermont at Marquette Washington 12 10 .545 — SEC — Winthrop at Georgia Miami 11 12 .478 1½ 8 p.m. Orlando 10 14 .417 3 FS2 — North Dakota at Creighton Charlotte 8 13 .381 3½ 9 p.m. Atlanta 5 17 .227 7 BTN — Minnesota at Nebraska Central Division ESPN — Syracuse vs. UConn, at New W L Pct GB York Cleveland 16 7 .696 — ESPN2 — Texas A&M vs. Arizona, at Detroit 14 8 .636 1½ Phoenix Milwaukee 12 9 .571 3 ESPNU — St. Francis (Pa.) at Duke Indiana 12 11 .522 4 FS1 — Utah at Butler Chicago 3 18 .143 12 FSN — SMU at TCU WESTERN CONFERENCE SEC — Miami (Ohio) at Missouri Southwest Division 11:30 p.m. W L Pct GB ESPNU — St. John’s vs. Grand Canyon, Houston 18 4 .818 — at Phoenix San Antonio 15 8 .652 3½ New Orleans 12 11 .522 6½ GOLF Memphis 7 15 .318 11 4:30 a.m. (Wednesday) Dallas 6 17 .261 12½ GOLF — Ladies European Tour, Omega Northwest Division Dubai Masters, first round, at Dubai, W L Pct GB United Arab Emirates Denver 13 9 .591 — Minnesota 14 10 .583 — NBA BASKETBALL Portland 13 10 .565 ½ 7:30 p.m. Utah 12 11 .522 1½ NBA — Phoenix at Toronto Oklahoma City 10 12 .455 3 COURTESY 10 p.m. Pacific Division NBA — Washington at Portland W L Pct GB BACK TO BACK Golden State 18 6 .750 — NHL HOCKEY L.A. Clippers 8 14 .364 9 7:30 p.m. Columbia boys soccer went undefeated 3-0 in the Maclay Invitational this past weekend. The Tigers won the L.A. Lakers 8 15 .348 9½ NBCSN — N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh tournament for the second straight season. The Tigers play again tonight against Leon at home. Phoenix 8 16 .333 10 10 p.m. Sacramento 7 16 .304 10½ NBCSN — Minnesota at Los Angeles

Study: Graduation rate for bowl- SOCCER bound football players is up 2:30 p.m. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A study of bowl- FS1 — UEFA Champions League, bound FBS schools shows academic Barcelona vs. Sporting CP progress for all students had contin- FS2 — UEFA Champions League, ued and the gap between white and Manchester United vs. CSKA Moscow African-American football players on making progress toward graduation has NFL STANDINGS improved in the past year. AMERICAN CONFERENCE The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in East Sport found in its latest study that the W L T Pct PF PA average graduation success rate for New England 10 2 0 .833 348 223 black football players at the 80 bowl-el- Buffalo 6 6 0 .500 227 283 igible schools is 71 percent, which is up N.Y. Jets 5 7 0 .417 266 288 from 68 percent in 2016 and 66 percent Miami 5 7 0 .417 209 298 two years ago. South The gap between white and black W L T Pct PF PA students who play football has shrunk Tennessee 8 4 0 .667 266 282 from 19 percent in 2016 to 16 percent Jacksonville 8 4 0 .667 299 178 this year, according to TIDES director Houston 4 8 0 .333 296 309 Richard Lapchick, the primary author of Indianapolis 3 9 0 .250 205 330 the study. North “I am encouraged,” Lapchick said in a W L T Pct PF PA phone interview. Pittsburgh 9 2 0 .818 258 193 The study found that the overall foot- Baltimore 7 5 0 .583 280 207 ball player Graduation Success Rate Cincinnati 5 6 0 .455 199 215 (GSR) for bowl-bound teams improved Cleveland 0 12 0 .000 176 308 from 75 percent last year to 77 percent. West Lapchick believes the NCAA’s Academic COURTESY W L T Pct PF PA Progress Rate (APR) has pointed out to Kansas City 6 6 0 .500 303 274 college coaches and administrators that Former Columbia star Laremy Tunsil helped the Dolphins to a big win over the Broncos on Sunday. L.A. Chargers 6 6 0 .500 268 212 there are significant penalties attached Oakland 6 6 0 .500 249 278 for the program for letting academics I ran the ball like 25 times,” Drake led a dominant defensive effort with Denver 3 9 0 .250 206 315 slide. He thinks more athletic direc- said. “But other than that, I don’t his first sack of the season, two NATIONAL CONFERENCE tors and football coaches emphasize DOLPHINS East good grades and improved attention Continued From 1B think I’ve ever run the ball that quarterback hurries and two tackles W L T Pct PF PA to school work as part of their overall much in my life.” for a loss. Philadelphia 10 2 0 .833 361 215 program. eye-popping, but an improvement He’s averaging 4.9 yards per carry “I’m just learning the game,” Dallas 6 6 0 .500 286 284 “Coaches are embracing” the academic for a unit that ranked as the NFL’s this season, compared with Ajayi’s Phillips said. “The first two years it Washington 5 7 0 .417 272 314 side more, Lapchick said. “They see it’s N.Y. Giants 2 10 0 .167 189 291 good for everybody that they’re being worst for much of the season. 3.4 for Miami. was all new to me pretty much. I’m South valued as people and not just bodies Miami’s three highest yardage totals “It was good to get Drake going finally starting to get comfortable.” W L T Pct PF PA on the field.” have come in the past five games, a little bit,” Gase said. “He had the The comfort level of Phillips and New Orleans 9 3 0 .750 353 243 That’s certainly true among the top pro- and Tunsil is one reason. safety one on one unblocked a cou- the other young Dolphins will be Carolina 8 4 0 .667 269 238 grams on the field. ple of times, and made him miss and tested anew next Monday night, Atlanta 7 5 0 .583 274 244 Three of the four College Football Playoff “I’ve seen a different look in his Tampa Bay 4 8 0 .333 243 288 teams — Clemson, Oklahoma and eye as far as the light bulb going off created some explosive plays.” when their progress can be gauged North Alabama — had “reasonable academic and him understanding things as a Howard, a second-round pick last against AFC East leader New W L T Pct PF PA standing,” according to the report. whole,” Gase said. year, had the first two interceptions England. The Patriots beat Miami Minnesota 10 2 0 .833 285 204 Clemson and Alabama, who’ll play Drake, a third-round pick in 2016, of his career and returned one 30 35-17 on Nov. 26. Detroit 6 6 0 .500 314 308 each other in the Sugar Bowl in one Green Bay 6 6 0 .500 258 281 semifinal, had APRs of 980 out of 1,000, ran for 120 yards on 23 carries, yards for a touchdown. He also had NOTES: C Mike Pouncey (ham- Chicago 3 9 0 .250 191 267 which ranked them among the top both easily career highs, and caught five passes defended, and helped string) and CB Cordrea Tankersley West 20 out of teams qualified for bowls. three passes for 21 yards. He was hold the Broncos’ two starting wide- (shoulder and ankle) weren’t seri- W L T Pct PF PA Oklahoma was at 965 and Georgia 961. tested with a heavy workload for the outs to four catches for 38 yards. ously hurt, Gase said. G Jermon L.A. Rams 9 3 0 .750 361 222 The Sooners and Bulldogs will play in “It’s good to see him be aggres- Bushrod (foot) might return this Seattle 8 4 0 .667 290 222 the Rose Bowl with the winner getting first time as a successor to Jay Ajayi, Arizona 5 7 0 .417 219 310 a spot in the national championship who was traded by Miami at the sive and play confident,” Gase said. week, but the availability of RB San Francisco 2 10 0 .167 202 298 game. deadline. Phillips, inconsistent since being Damien Williams (shoulder) is less “I think one time in high school drafted in the second round in 2015, likely.

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FOR BETTER OR WORSE CLASSIC PEANUTS 4B TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER Classifi ed Department 755-5440 LAKE CITY REPORTER    Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine Take ADvantage of the Tolar 365-1548 MLS96726 3/2, FL rm, screened patio & cov- Reporter Classifieds! ered deck great for entertain- CLASSIFIED ing. $159,900   755-5440 Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine ADVANTAGE Tolar 365-1548 MLS96734 3/2 split plan, covered back deck, front entry garage, Great area You can call us at 755-5440, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & neighborhood. $189,900 ...... General...... Information...... Advertising copy is subject to approval by the Publisher Some people prefer to place their classified ads in person, and some ad categories Placing An Ad > will require prepayment. Our office is located at 180 East Duval Street. You can also United Country, Dicks Realty who reserves the right to edit, reject, or classify all advertisements under appropriate headings. 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Advertising language must comply with Federal, State or Ad Errors: Please read your ad on the first day of publication. 328 NW Forest Meadows Ave, Wednesday Tues., 10 a.m. Tues., 9 a.m. We accept responsibility for only the first incorrect insertion, local laws regarding the prohibition of discrimination in employment, housing and public accommoda- and only the charge for the ad space in error. Please call 755- 3/2 Brick, newly remodeled kit Thursday Wed., 10 a.m. Wed., 9 a.m. & baths w/granite counter tops tions. Standard abbreviations are acceptable; however, the first word of each ad may not be abbreviated. 5440 immediately for prompt correction and billing adjustments. Friday Thurs., 10 a.m. Thurs., 9 a.m. Cancellations: Normal advertising deadlines apply for Magnolia Real Estate Group cancellation. Billing Inquiries: Call 755-5440. Should further Nate Sweat 628-1552 3/2 on $ Includes 2 Signs Sunday Fri., 3 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. information be required regarding payments or credit limits, GARAGE SALE 17.50 LINES DAYS Each additional line $1.65 18+ac, FP, lg BRs, lg whirlpool 4 • 3 These deadlines are subject to change without notice. your call will be transferred to the accounting department. tub & shower, 2nd 100yr old home on property, MLS97231 Poole Realty Anita Handy 208- 5877 MLS97572 $89,000 3/2 p on 1ac in Old Sugar Mill Farms, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOARD OF COUNTY COM- subsection 713.78 of the Flori- split plan w/huge kit, storage THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- MISSIONERS, COLUMBIA da Statutes. FORT WHITE AU- Efficiency Apt for rent, close shed w/2-car carport CUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA TOMOTIVE reserves the right town, $550/mo water & elec in- Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- COUNTY, FLORIDA LAKE CITY, FLORIDA to accept or reject any and/or cluded, avail Nov. 1st 466-5938 GENERAL JURISDICTION DI- INVITATION TO BID all bids. MAKE EXTRA 2505 $450,000 MLS97704 VISION BID NO. 2017-CC $$ MONEY $$ Small 1 room efficiency apt or 4/2.5 w/spacious rooms, 3600sf CASE NO. 12-2017-CA-000007 The Board of County Commis- 2006 Chrysler office. Close to town, plenty of barn has 800sf guest qtrs, 5 dbl NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE sioners will receive sealed bids 3A4FY58B46T202268 The Lake City Reporter, a parking. $450/mo includes wa- doors & more on 10.02 ac LLC, for sign materials in the office daily newspaper, seeks ter & electric. 386-466-5938 Country Rivers Realty, LLC Plaintiff, of Commissioners, 135 NE 391553 Independent Contractor Starting at $615/mo, tile floors, 497-3305 MLS97738 $225,000 vs. Hernando Avenue Room 203, December 5, 2017 Santa Fe riverfront, 2BR, FP, JACKIE E. RIGGINS, et al. Post Office Box 1529, Lake Newspaper Carriers for fresh paint. Great Area. Call (386)752-9626 open kit, lg covered/screened Defendant(s). City, FL 32056-1529, (386) several motor routes in porch, wrap around decks. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 719-2028, until 2:00 P.M. on We will sell the following ten- the city and county. You SALE December 19, 2017. Bid ants units at Tellus Self Stor- must be motivated by Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Awards will be made in six (6) age 814 SW State Road 247/ earning extra money, be Tolar 365-1548 MLS97810 3/2 pursuant to a Final Judgment of Sections: 1. Unfinished Sign Branford Hwy. Lake City, FL, underway in Cannon Creek Pl, Foreclosure dated August 24, Blanks, 2. ASTM Type III and on Friday, December 15, 2017 an early riser and have split plan, side entry garage, 2017, and entered in 12-2017- Type IV High Intensity Prismat- at 10:00AM. reliable transportation. 3BR/2BA $600/mo quiet park, covered back porch $189,900 WE SELL FOR CASH ONLY. no pets, clean country living, CA-000007 of the Circuit Court ic, 3. Sign Sheeting, 4. U-Chan- Apply in person during Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- of the THIRD Judicial Circuit in nel Posts, 5. Delineators, and 386-961-9926. normal business hours. references & deposit required. 386-292-2078 6575 MLS97900 $189,900 and for Columbia County, Flori- 6. MOT Equipment. The County Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Brick home w/2 masters on da, wherein NATIONSTAR expects to award each section NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE AMANDA STEPHENS 5ac, screened back porch, FP, MORTGAGE LLC is the Plain- to the most responsive bidder. lg workshop & greenhouse. tiff and JACKIE E. RIGGINS; However, the County reserves Household Goods, Furniture, DELCIE RIGGINS; JPMOR- the right to award to any vendor Boxes Rockford Realty Group, Debi GAN CHASE BANK, N.A., in the best interest of the Coun- Five Ash Forest, Lake City¹s Bennefield 288-1208/Scott TROY D OLIVER premier 55 plus manufactured SUCCESSOR BY MERGER ty. Bidders may be awarded Worship Leader- Sunday's Stewart 867-3498 MLS97952 TO BANK ONE, NATIONAL more than one section. Household Goods, Furniture, home community. 752-7207 Lot 3/2 w/pool area & concrete out- Boxes, Trunks, AM/PM Services. Must have a lease includes water, sewer, ASSOCIATION; MORTGAGE Bid Forms and instructions may heart for worship, experience in door area. $169,900 ELECTRONIC REGISTRA- be downloaded from the Coun- Suitcases, Toys, Tools garbage & lawn maintenance. traditional church worship. Rockford Realty Group, Debi TION SYSTEMS, INC. AS ty's web site: http://www.- Email resume to NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORT- columbiacountyfla.com/Pur- Bennefield 288-1208/Scott GREGG PERKINS [email protected] or Stewart 867-3498 MLS97964 GAGE CORPORATION are the chasingBids.asp send resume to First Baptist Defendant(s). P. Dewitt Cason Columbia County Board of Household Goods, Furniture, $199,900 3/2 on 5ac w/lots of Boxes Church, 182 NE Justice St. Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- extras, 20x40 workshop as the Clerk of the Circuit Court County Commissioners Lake City, FL 32055 will sell to the highest and best Ronald Williams, Chair alty Sabrina Suggs 854-0686 MLS95057 $229,000 Open Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- bidder for cash at 173 NE Her- JANET GOLDMAN 2505 $249,000 MLS97983 4/3 nando Ave, Lake City, FL 387927 Furniture floor plan & private master ste, all on 1 floor, great location. w/beautiful country setting, gas 32056, at 11:00 AM, on Jan- December 5, 12, 2017 FP, scr'd back porch w/hot tub, uary 10, 2018, the following de- CAMEKCO WEBB PUBLISHER'S NOTE Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- open pasture & creek. scribed property as set forth in BOARD OF COUNTY COM- Household Goods, Furniture All Yard Sale Ads alty Jackie Taylor 397-3479 Hallmark Real Estate Janet said Final Judgment, to wit: MISSIONERS, COLUMBIA Must be Pre-Paid. MLS97305 $169,900 3/2 on 10 LOT 53 COUNTY, FLORIDA TRACY M STOKES Creel 719-0382 MLS98276 3/3 ac, enclosed pool, screened brick on 15.47ac operational BEGIN AT THE NORTHWEST LAKE CITY, FLORIDA Furniture, Boxes back porch, shed & workshop. CORNER OF SECTION 15, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTE- farm in equestrian community, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE NANCE AND EMERGENCY FAITH E LAWSON Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- workshop, gen, 2 wells & more! Furniture, Boxes 16 EAST, COLUMBIA COUN- REPAIR alty Jeff Taylor 365-1712 ML- Rockford Realty Group, Debi TY, FLORIDA, AND RUN BID NO. 2017-DD PUBLISHER'S NOTE S98687 $89,900 3/2 in N FL Bennefield 288-1208/Scott THENCE NORTH 88 DEG. 59 The Board of County Commis- REGINA TAYLOR (2 units) Christian Center, mostly fur- Household Goods Florida Law 828.29 requires Stewart 867-3498 MLS98303 MIN. 58 SEC. EAST, ALONG sioners will receive sealed bids dogs and cats being sold to be nished, move in ready! 3/2 in Live Oak, open floor plan THE NORTH LINE OF SAID in the office of Commissioners, LORI HEWITT at least 8 weeks old and have a Remax, Missy Zecher 623- & much more! $132,500 SECTION 15, 664.13 FEET; 135 NE Hernando Avenue health certificate from a li- THENCE SOUTH 00 DEG. 30 Room 203, Post Office Box Household Goods, Furniture, 0237 MLS408966 $479,000 Ex- Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- Boxes, Toys, Sporting censed veterinarian document- ecutive custom brick on 10ac, MIN. 31 SEC. EAST, 661.80 1529, Lake City, FL 32056- ing they have mandatory shots 6575 MLS98395 $110,000 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 1529, until 2:00 P.M. on De- Goods, Tools, Washer, Dryer open floor plan w/expansive kit, Newly updated in great loca- and are free from intestinal and granite & stainless appliances. DEG. 00 MIN. 51 SEC. WEST, cember 21, 2017 for the above external parasites. Many tion, new A/C, counter tops, 661.60 FEET TO THE WEST reference project. Specifica- species of wildlife must be li- Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- metal roof, close to I75 LINE OF SAID SECTION 15; tions and bid forms may be WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ALL BIDS. censed by Florida Fish and 6575 MLS91291 Great starter/ Hallmark Real Estate Janet THENCE NORTH 00 DEG. 43 downloaded at the County web Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- invest home on 1/2ac, spacious MIN. 38 SEC. WEST ALONG site, https://webportal.columbia- Cash only, 10% Buyers premi- Creel 719-0382 MLS98413 3/3, um, Nyle Wells #AU3814. tact the local office for informa- rooms w/tile & carpet through- lg fam room, FP, screened SAID WEST LINE, 661.61 countyfla.com/list-purchasing- tion. out. Motivated seller $109,000 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE- projects.aspx. back porch and much more! GINNING. SAID LANDS BE- All bidders must attend a pre 387291 Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- $198,500 ING SUBJECT OT A CUL-DE- bid meeting to be held at the November 28, 2017 6575 MLS94113 $160,000 United Country, Dicks Realty SAC EASEMENT FOR Commissioners office located December 5, 2017 Beautiful home close to town. 752-8585 MLS99414 $169,900 INGRESS AND EGRESS IN at 135 NE Hernando Avenue 3/2, lease option. No Pets. 1st, garage converted into extra BR Recently remodeled tri-level, 2 THE SOUTHEAST CORNER Room 203, Lake City, FL on last + $800 sec, $1100/mo & fam rm, oversize laundry rm. masters, total 4BR/3BA in city THEREOF. December 14, 2017 at 2:00 South of town. credit ref req'd limits on cul de-sac. 60-FOOT ROAD EASEMENT P.M. 386-397-5425 or 386-755-9476 Magnolia Real Estate Group A STRIP OF LAND 60 FEET IN Bids will be publicly opened Nate Sweat 628-1552 Vintage Rockford Realty Group, Debi WIDTH BEING 30 FEET EACH and read in the Commissioners 3BR/2BA w/appliances, 4/3 needs some repair to bring Bennefield 288-1208/Scott SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DE- office at 2:00 P.M. on Decem- $1000/mo $600/dep on Country back to its original grandeur, Stewart 867-3498 MLS98482 GUNSHOW: 12/9 & 12/10 Club Rd. Call 386-755-6867 master on 1st floor. MLS96336 4BR/3BA 2198hsf $289,900 SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ber 21, 2017 or as soon there- @ The Columbia County COMMENCE AT THE SOUTH- after as practical. Bidders are Fairgrounds, Hwy 247 EAST CORNER OF THE fully responsible for the delivery Lake City. $5 SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE of the bids. Bids may be with- Sat 9am- 4pm, Sun 9am-3pm. NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION drawn at any time prior to the Info: 386-325-6114 15, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, bid opening. Late bids will not RANGE 16 EAST, COLUMBIA be accepted and will be re- COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND turned to the bidder, unopened. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 Telegraph and telephone bids DEG. 03 MIN. 48 SEC. WEST, will not be accepted under any 20.45 FEET TO THE WEST circumstances. LINE OF FRY ROAD AND TO The board shall reserve the THE POINT OF BEGINNING; right to reject any and all bids, Columbia Grain is hiring Class- THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH and to award the bid in the A CDL Drivers for grain trans- 89 DEG. 03 MIN 48 SEC. County's best interest. port. Offering competitive pay, WEST, 3292.92 FEET TO One complete bid form set is to good benefits, home nights/ REFERENCE POINT B; be submitted in a sealed enve- weekends. 6 mo. experience THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH lope, on the outside of which preferred. Apply in person @ 89 DEG. 03 MIN. 48 SEC. shall be marked "Sealed Bid: 3830 NW Brown Rd, Lake City WEST, 659.08 FEET OT THE 2017-DD TRAFFIC SIGNAL or call (386) 755-7700! POINT OF TERMINATION. MAINTENANCE AND EMER- ALSO, BEGIN AT REFER- GENCY REPAIR" and the ENCE POINT B AND RUN name and address of the firm EMPLOYMENT THENCE NORTH 00 DEG. 44 submitting the bid. OPPORTUNITY MIN. 30 SEC. WEST, 1323.37 Columbia County Board of Busy assisted living facilities FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 County Commissioners with part time and full time em- DEG. 30 MIN. 31 SEC. WEST, Ronald Williams, Chair ployment opportunities avail- 1363.30 FEET TO THE CEN- able. Please apply within at TERPOINT OF A CUL-DE-SAC 388103 147 SW Summers Lane, Lake HAVING A RADIUS OF 50 December 5, 12, 2017 City, FL 32025. No phone FEET AND TO THE POINT OF calls please. TERMINATION. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Property Address: 484 SW FORT WHITE AUTOMOTIVE SALLIEWOOD CT., FORT gives Notice of Foreclosure of Travel Agent needed, no exp WHITE, FL 32038 Lien and intent to sell these ve- necessary, on-site training. FT Any person claiming an interest hicles on 12/17/2017, 8:00 am position with benefits. $360-500 in the surplus from the sale, if at 8493 SW. US Hwy 27, Fort weekly plus commission. Call any, other than the property White, FL 32038, pursuant to Lee 229-546-7676 owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim with- in 60 days after the sale. AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- TY ACT: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to par- ticipate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain as- sistance. Please contact Carri- na Cooper, Court Administra- tion at 173 NE Hernando Av- enue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days before your sched- uled court appearance, or im- mediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Dated this 30th day of Novem- ber, 2017. P. Dewitt Cason As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ S. Weeks As Deputy Clerk 391118 December 5, 12. 2017 B5

Classi edClassifi ed Department Department 755-5440 755-5440 TUESDAY, DECEMBERLAKE CITY 5,REPOR 2017TER SPORTSCLASSIFIED TUESDAY, LAKE DECEMBER CITY REPORTER 5, 2017 5B COLLEGE FOOTBALL Rockford Realty Group, Debi Bennefield 288-1208/Scott United Country, Dicks Realty Stewart 867-3498 MLS98504 752-8585 MLS96809 $129,900 3/2 on 2ac enclosed front 531 NW Palm Dr 5/3 split leval porch & covered back porches. brick, 2 car garage overlooking Scott Frost bringing 7 Central FL $65,000 Gwen Lake, recently remodeled Rockford Realty Group, Debi Magnolia Real Estate Group Bennefield 288-1208/Scott Nate Sweat 628-1552 Southern Stewart 867-3498 MLS98541 Columbia Co 5ac lot partially 3/2 on 11ac w/4 stall horse cleared Owner financing possi- barn & tack room $139,900 ble. MLS97275 assistants with him to Nebraska Poole Realty David Mincey 590-0157 MLS98572 2 home Country Rivers Realty, LLC 497-3305 MLS98469 $310,860 By ERIC OLSON on 10ac, 4/3 2500sf, ready for Associated Press horses, lots of upgrades. Unlimited possibilities on this $399,000 69+ acres, midway between Ft White & LC, 2 mi to boat ramp OMAHA, Neb. — New Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- Nebraska coach Scott 6575 MLS98592 $319,200 3/2 Remax, Missy Zecher 623- possible 4th BR, 12ft pantry, 0237 MLS98913 $24,900 Beau- Frost will bring seven of tankless water heater, sun- tiful 1 ac lot for your new home, his assistant coaches from room, FP, Pex water system easy access to SR 47 & I-75, lg Central Florida with him to oaks adorn this property. Remax, Missy Zecher 623- Lincoln. 0237 MLS98836 $197,500 Re- United Country, Dicks Realty Frost announced modeled pool home in town, 752-8585 MLS99014 10 ac or hardwood floors, spacious kit raw land w/planted longleaf Monday that UCF staff- w/quartz counter tops. pines, great future home site or ers joining him will be mobile home set up $37,500 Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- offensive line coach Greg 2505 $198,500 MLS98841 2/2 Austin, defensive coor- Riverfront home w/100' on dinator Erik Chinander, Suwannee, open deck w/light- ing, carport,metal stairs to river. defensive line coach Mike Dawson, outside lineback- Remax, Missy Zecher 623- Coldwell Banker-Bishop Sherry 0237 MLS98887 $96,000 3/1 Ratliff 365-8414 MLS97561 ers-special teams coach cabin on 10ac next to Suwan- $185,000 Multiple bldgs, com- Jovan Dewitt, defensive nee River Water management pletely fenced, corner of Hwy backs coach Travis Fisher, District, very rustic & secluded. 441N & Long St. "AS IS" running backs coach Ryan Hallmark Real Estate Tanya Hallmark Real Estate Tanya Held and quarterbacks Shaffer 397-4766 MLS98917 Shaffer 397-4766 MLS98872 coach Mario Verduzco. 3/.2.5 w/inground pool w/salt 1351sf office in city limits, CG system, fenced back yard, cov- zoning on corner lot, recently “This is an outstanding ered patio. $238,000 updated. $195,000 group of coaches and men Daniel Crapps Agency 755- Daniel Crapps Agency 755- of tremendous character 5110 MLS98923 $129,000 5110 MLS98910 $179,900 who have played a key role Charming 4BR home on tree- Character exudes from this in- lined street in Live Oak, Gas in our success at UCF the come-producing property, re- past two seasons,” Frost FP, open kit, lg workshop cently painted inside & out, Coldwell Banker-Bishop Patti endless possibilities! said. “They are excellent Taylor 623-6896 MLS98928 2 teachers, mentors and story river home w/2/2 upstairs recruiters and have earned $ 1/1 down w/elevator, gas FP, 24ft floating dock, 18x20 wkshp great respect from the $450,000 young men who play for Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- them. I am proud they 6575 MLS98935 $139,000 alty Janice Ambrosine 292- have chosen to join our COURTESY 2006 Hardie board home split 2823 MLS98635 3/3 lake staff as we get started at Former UCF coach Scott Frost was introduced as Nebraska’s head coach. floor plan, open kit, back deck, home, screened lanai, 2 FP, in very desirable neighborhood w/dock $260,000 Nebraska.” Troy Walters, the allow them to coach UCF time beginning in January. $300,000 for a CFP semifi- Remax, Missy Zecher 623- in the Peach Bowl against Frost, who agreed to a nal, $350,000 for making it 0237 MLS98967 $175,000 Up- Knights’ offensive coordi- dated home w/split floor plan, nator and receivers coach, Auburn. Their status will seven-year deal totaling to the national champion- open dining, remodeled kit, fam is UCF’s interim coach and change to full-time after $35 million, can earn ship game or $650,000 for rm or 2nd master w/entrance. Poole Realty Ronnie Poole a candidate for the perma- the UCF bowl game. bonuses totaling almost $1 winning the national title. Daniel Crapps Agency 755- 208-3175 MLS98964 5 ac lot of nent job. The other UCF Frost’s contract has million if he’s able to win If Frost is fired with- 5110 MLS98980 $84,900 Spa- Lake Louise. Convenient to not been finalized, but conference and national out cause, the university cious living area & kit, 3BR Live Oand & Lake City. Build assistant not on Frost’s concrete block home on 1ac your dream home $89,500 list of hires was tight ends according to a memoran- championships in the would owe him $5 million close to Westside Elementary coach and recruiting coor- dum of understanding same year, according to for each of the first five Daniel Crapps Agency 755- dinator Sean Beckton. released Monday he will the memorandum signed years of the term and $2.5 5110 MLS98989 $224,900 4/3 The staff has a Nebraska have a salary pool of up on Nov. 27, six days before million a year thereafter, 2-story SE of Live Oak w/mas- to $5 million a year for his he was announced as the with the amount mitigated ter ste w/jacuzzi tub & walk-in flavor. Austin was an shower, on 2+ acres Handyman 94 Fleetwood 3/2 offensive lineman for the assistant coaches. Frost new coach. if Frost gets a job with an MH on 5 gorgeous ac, new Huskers from 2003-06 and has committed $3.175 His bonus structure NCAA Division I or NFL Remax, Missy Zecher 623- roof, fenced, needs interior re- million in salaries so far: calls for him to be paid 0237 MLS98993 $89,000 Split model. 242 SW Unicorn Ct, Ft Held was a walk-on receiv- team. If Frost takes anoth- floor, open great rm w/FP, huge White. $89,900 $5K down, er in 1994-95. 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CHS ANGLING Nash reels in victory at Bienville By TONY BRITT “It was a little struggle, but overall the [email protected] kids did very well. There was not a trophy Bienville bass caught this tournament.” FACIL — The Columbia High The CHS Bassmasters fished on Lake Bassmasters fishing team held its second 14 at the legendary fishery and had 35 tournament of the season on waters where of the club’s 42 anglers participate in the a new world or state record could be bro- tournament. ken at any time — Bienville Plantation. “We also had a catered lunch after The reclaimed phosphate pits where the tournament, so we had people from fish grow larger, stronger and meaner was the community come out to the event,” the site where the anglers were wetting Swisher said. “We had a very nice weigh- their hooks, but the tournament creels in, so we had great participation between didn’t provide a record catch. parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to Thomas Nash captured first place with watch the weigh-in.” a tournament stringer weighing 8.39 Twenty-two of 35 CHS Bassmasters pounds in the Nov. 26 tournament. team members brought fish to the scales “It feels really good to win because I’ve during the tournament. been practicing really hard and trying and “Most of the guys were catching their this is my first win,” he said. “This feels fish on plastic worms,” Swisher said. really good.” “They were throwing the worms and let- Braxton Johnson, came in second ting them just sit on the bottom. It was place with a 7.21-pound stringer. He also slow fishing. In our boat they caught them captured tournament lunker honors with on crankbaits and worms, but the predom- the big fish of the day, weighing-in at inant bait was just throwing the plastic 3.74-pounds. worm and letting it sit on the bottom.” Cason Griffin took third place honors Anglers who tally the most points at the with 5.5-pounds, besting the next competi- end of the season will get to compete in tor by nearly a pound. COURTESY the team championship. Nash,15, caught the majority of his fish Thomas Nash (from left), Braxton Johnson and Cason Griffin showoff their certif- Swisher said the change in the weather, in the second half of the day on a vibrating icates after claiming the top places in the CHS Bassmasters team tournament at which included rain during the weekend crankbait. Bienville Plantation two weeks ago. Nash claimed first place, while Johnson took before the event, impacted the young “We had a rough time in the morning, second place and Griffin earned third place in the team’s monthly tournament. anglers. but once it got warmer, we fished deep The rain resulted in water clarity holes and used rattle traps,” he said, esti- stringer and when he started seeing other may have adjusted their fishing tech- problems for the teams and areas that mating he and his partner caught 15-20 anglers bring their bags to the scales with- niques too late in the tournament to have historically produced fish were muddy on fish on the vibrating lures. “This was prob- out topping his weight that he may have a a top finish and catch fish in the tough tournament day, forcing the youngsters ably my best tournament so far.” chance of collecting a victory. conditions. to look for other good fishing spots with Nash had to use mental toughness to “Once I started seeing everyone’s bag “We had a cold front come in that clearer water. get the victory, though. When he pulled and realized what I had, I was thinking I weekend and the conditions were a “It was really nice to see the younger up on his spots in the morning the fish had the win. And I did,” he said. little tough,” said Kevin Swisher, CHS guys, Thomas Nash and Braxton Johnson were not biting and he said he initially Nash used a crafty veteran move of Bassmasters team advisor. “Different finish in the top-two (positions),” Swisher began to get discouraged. changing lures to adapt to the situation. parts of the lake were fishing a little said. “These are two of our younger “I started to get discouraged and then I He said he decided to use rattle traps tougher than others. We still had a decent anglers, so they’re starting to get a little realized you can’t ever give up and I start- because there were baitfish in the area amount of fish weighed in. bit of confidence and they did very well. ed fishing harder,” he said. where he was fishing. “First, second and third (place) had This was the highest finished they’ve had Nash said he thought he had a good Some of the other tournament anglers some pretty good weights,” he continued. in the club.”

advantage of that situation.” to say. Division titles as well as his It’s rare for a head coach to NOLES Fisher takes over for Kevin “I had no plans on ever leaving three conference titles and the leave the school where he won Sumlin, who was fired Nov. there,” Fisher said. “But with the national championship. Now an Associated Press national title Continued From 1B 26 after the Aggies finished people I’m working with, with the he’ll transition to the SEC, to go straight to another college the regular season 7-5 and 4-4 place I’m going and (Woodward) considered by most to be col- job. Fisher is only the fourth to soon for championships.” in the SEC. The 53-year-old explaining the things to me, as lege football’s most powerful do it and the first since Johnny The Aggies signed Fisher to Sumlin, who went 51-26 and I researched, I thought it was league. He’s no stranger to the Majors went from Pittsburgh to a 10-year, $75 million contract to led the Aggies to a bowl game an opportunity I just couldn’t conference after working as an Tennessee in 1977. lure him away from Florida State, in each of his six seasons, is pass up, and a challenge that I assistant at both Auburn and So what was Fisher’s motiva- a place where he captured the still owed $10 million for the thought that was out there that I LSU before moving on to Florida tion for leaving a place where 2013 national title and won three remaining two years on his con- just couldn’t pass up.” State. he’d had so much success for the Atlantic Coast Conference cham- tract. Woodward raved about A reporter playfully asked him unknown? pionships in eight seasons. Fisher said he had no intention Fisher’s credentials as a coach why he’d want to go to a league “If you quit taking challenges He was asked if he believe the of ever leaving Florida State until and seemed almost giddy that where he’ll have to play SEC then you need to get out of the Aggies, who haven’t reached dou- Texas A&M athletic director he’d managed to get him to West foe Alabama every year. He business,” he said. “We’re always ble-digit wins since 2012, could Scott Woodward contacted his College Station. reminisced on his time working searching for that challenge and compete for a national title in the agent last week, and he admitted “He is the right coach at the as Nick Saban’s offensive coordi- for that thing that motivates and near future. that he probably wouldn’t have right time for Texas A&M, and I nator at LSU from 2000-04. drives you and keeps you going “I definitely do or I wouldn’t be taken the job if not for him. The am confident that the opportunity “I played with him every day,” in every way shape and form. here,” he said. “We have to get two worked together 17 years for greatness is right around the he said. “He was on defense. I You want to take a challenge in there. And we have to prepare ago at LSU and maintained a corner,” Woodward said. was on offense. We went at it which the people behind you are the players for that situation so close relationship. He was inter- Fisher went 83-23 with the every day. Now I only got to do it as committed as you are and I when it’s there they can take ested in what his old friend had Seminoles and won four Atlantic once a year.” believe they are here.”

for his services on the grid- miss and then zigzagged credit veteran special top defense surely puts TITLE iron. Williams will make JAGS his way for a 56-yard teams coordinator Joe Marrone’s mind at ease, too. his next football decision touchdown in the first DeCamillis for finding If the Jaguars fail to con- Continued From 1B on Dec. 20, which marks Continued From 1B quarter. Jacksonville won opponents’ vulnerabilities vert, they still feel confi- the early signing day for 20-17 in overtime. each week and not being dent the defense will hold. their fourth NJCAA foot- Division I. Liberty, Akron, London in September and In Week 3, Grant punc- afraid to exploit them. “It’s a combination of ball title in seven years Samford, Coastal Carolina another against the Los tuated a 44-7 win against “Joe D is one of those just the risk factor: When with a 31-28 win over No. are among possible desti- Angeles Chargers last the Ravens with a fake guys who has stuff up his you want to take it, when 2 Arizona Western Sunday nations for Williams. month. Both came in vic- punt on the final play of sleeve and is going to call you don’t,” Marrone said. afternoon. Regardless of where he tories. the third quarter. Grant it,” Lewis said. “We under- “I know one thing you “It was definitely worth laces up his cleats next, Grant, the up-man in took a direct snap and ran stand that. He is going don’t want to do: You don’t it,” Williams said of trans- Williams says he will cher- punt formations, took a 58 yards before getting to be aggressive, and we want to force something ferring. “It actually was one ish the lasting memories direct snap on a fourth- tackled inside the 10-yard have to do our job as a that’s not there. That’s in of the best decisions I’ve from Last Chance U. He and-7 play against the line. Leonard Fournette special teams unit to make any aspect, whether it be ever made because I came was like many players who Chargers, juked one scored on the next play. sure we convert.” offense, defense or special somewhere that fits my came in not knowing what defender, made another Marrone and players Having the league’s teams.” playing style. I came from the future holds – and now a spread offense in high Williams is leaving a school so coming to this national champion. COLLEGE FOOTBALL offense was a good deci- “I made a lot of friends sion I think.” and never going to forget The former Columbia the relationships I made,” Georgia, Auburn split top awards on AP All-SEC football team star now has reopened his he said. “It was a once and Associated Press 200, Jr. WR — J’Mon Moore, Missouri, 6-5, 265, Sr. recruitment – with a a lifetime experience, and I Defense Missouri, 6-3, 205, Sr. DE — Marquis Haynes, handful of schools vying just made the most of it.” FIRST TEAM Offense DE — Jeff Holland, WR — Christian Kirk, Ole Miss, 6-3, 230, Sr. WR — A.J. Brown, Ole Auburn, 6-2, 249, Jr. Texas A&M, 5-11, 200, Jr. DE — Dante Sawyer, Miss, 6-1, 225, So. DE — Montez Sweat, T — Martinas Rankin, South Carolina, 6-3, 275, WR — Calvin Ridley, Mississippi State, 6-6, 241, Mississippi State, 6-5, 305, Sr. Alabama, 6-1, 190. Jr. Jr. Sr. DT — Taven Bryan, T — Jonah Williams, DT — Da’Ron Payne, T — Martez Ivey, Florida, Alabama, 6-5, 301, So. Alabama, 6-2, 308, Jr. Florida, 6-5, 305, Jr. DT — Raekwon Davis, T — Isaiah Wynn, DT — Jeffery Simmons, G — Trey Smith, Alabama, 6-7, 306, So. Georgia, 6-2, 302, Sr. Mississippi State, 6-4, 307, Tennessee, 6-6, 320, Fr. DT — Breeland Speaks, G — Braden Smith, So. G — Greg Little, Ole Ole Miss, 6-3, 285, Jr. Auburn, 6-6, 303, Sr. LB — Roquan Smith, Miss, 6-6, 325, So. LB — Josh Allen, G — Ross Georgia, 6-1, 225, Jr. C — Frank Ragnow, Kentucky, 6-5, 230, Jr. Pierschbacher, Alabama, LB — Devin White, Arkansas, 6-5, 317, Sr. LB — Lorenzo Carter, 6-4, 303, Jr. LSU, 6-1, 255, So. TE — Albert Georgia, 6-6, 243, Sr. C — Bradley Bozeman, LB — Rashaan Evans, Okwuegbunam, Missouri, LB — De’Jon Harris, Alabama, 6-5, 314, Sr. Alabama, 6-3, 234, Sr. 6-5, 260, Fr. Arkansas, 6-0, 242, So. C — Will Clapp, LSU, LB — Arden Key, LSU, QB — Jarrett Stidham, LB — Skai Moore, 6-5, 309, Jr. 6-6, 255, Jr. Auburn, 6-3, 214, So. South Carolina, 6-2 218, Sr. TE — Hayden Hurst, CB — Andraez RB — Nick Chubb, LB — Charles Wright, South Carolina, 6-5, 250, Williams, LSU, 6-2, 175, Georgia, 5-10, 225, Sr. Vanderbilt, 6-3, 240, Jr. Jr. Fr. RB — Derrius Guice, CB — Duke Dawson, QB — Drew Lock, CB — Armani Watts, LSU, 5-11, 212, Jr. Florida, 5-10, 208, Sr. Missouri, 6-4, 225, Jr. Texas A&M, 5-11, 200, Sr. PK — Eddy Pineiro, CB — Levi Wallace, RB — Kerryon Johnson, S — Minkah Fitzpatrick, Florida, 6-0, 173, Jr. Alabama, 6-0, 183, Sr. Auburn, 6-0, 212, Jr. Alabama, 6-1, 202, Jr. All-Purpose — Mecole CB — Carlton Davis, RB — Benny Snell Jr., S — Ronnie Harrison, Hardman, Georgia, 5-11, Auburn, 6-1, 203, Jr. Kentucky, 5-11, 223, So. Alabama, 6-3, 214, Jr. 183, So. CB — CJ Henderson, PK — Daniel Carlson, P — Johnny Townsend, All-Purpose — D.J. Florida, 6-1, 182, Fr. COURTESY Auburn, 6-4, 223, Sr. Florida, 6-1, 211, Sr. Chark, LSU, 6-3, 187, Sr. S — J.R. Reed, Georgia, EMCC star receiver Mike Williams will sign his letter of All-Purpose — Christian SECOND TEAM Defense 6-1, 194, So. intent on Dec. 20 which is early signing day (Division I) Kirk, Texas A&M, 5-11, Offense DE — Marcell Frazier, P — JK Scott, Alabama.