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2nd suspect 16-WEEK CHALLENGE TO MAKE YOU ‘GLOW’ arrested in electronics fraud probe Lake City Gets Fit More than $200,000 in stolen iPads involved, say deputies.

By STEVEN RICHMOND [email protected]

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday arrested a second suspect connected to a six-figure electronics fraud investigation, CCSO reports. Steven Lee Hankins, 50, of 305 East Duval Street, was arrested around 3 p.m. Thursday after investigators connected him to a seven-month investigation involving the fraud and sale of more than $200,000 worth of stolen iPads, laptops and other elec- Hundreds gather tronics through his local business, Hankins at FGC to celebrate Lake City Reporter Hankins Computers, according Altrusa challenge. to CCSO. The September 2013 investigation From staff reports “focused on an employee of Anderson Columbia, Inc. who was suspected of order- Hundreds of people gathered ing items on corporate accounts and then at Florida Gateway College selling them for personal gain,” CCSO said Friday evening to celebrate the in a Thursday press release. “Detectives end of the Get Fit Lake City learned that many of the items were sold ‘Biggest Losers’ win big initiative. through a local business owned by Hankins Organized by the Lake City JASON MATTHEW WALKER/ Photos by JASON MATTHEW by conducting an open source search of chapter of Altrusa International, eBay and Amazon.” the initiative was designed to Deputies believe Hankins was obtaining promote well being and fitness the electronics through Jerami Michael in the Columbia County com- Robinson, a former IT specialist with munity. Anderson Columbia who was arrested Sept. “We decided to start this initia- 23 when company representatives noticed tive because a report came out discrepancies on the IT department’s invoic- that listed Columbia County as es, according to Robinson’s arrest report. the 58th most unhealthy coun- “The investigation has confirmed that ty in the state of Florida,” said over 300 iPads and an undetermined amount Altrusan Dennille Decker. “We of new and used computers were sold from wanted better than that for our- January 2008 to September 2013,” CCSO selves and for our community. said in January. We don’t want to be known as one of the least healthiest places HANKINS continued on 6A to live. We want to be known as one of the healthiest places to live.” VOLUNTEERING The evening consisted of a ABOVE: Vicki Busscher (cen- variety of activities including a ter) celebrates after winning the one mile “fun run” for children, female division for the 2013- a 5K around FGC’s campus, live entertainment and dance activ- 2014 Altrusa Get Fit Lake City ities, as well as award ceremo- Biggest Loser competition Friday nies commemorating Columbia night. Busscher beat out Sharon County’s fittest businesses and Pocock and LeAnn Thomas, “biggest losers.” losing 19.77 percent of her body Temperatures dropped into weight. RIGHT: Chad Moore the 40s throughout the cold (right) congratulates Charlie night, leaving visitors with two Joliffe after Joliffe was named the options: 1) Shiver, or 2) Get up male 2013-2014 Altrusa Get Fit and move. All things considered, COURTESY it was ideal weather for an event Terri Skiles of the Ichetucknee Alliance scoops Lake City Biggest Loser. Joliffe lost 8.09 percent of his body promoting activity and exercise. a plastic bottle out of Cannon Sink Saturday After their respective runs, morning. “We’re trying to do whatever little bit weight, winning several prizes local sponsors provided partic- we can,” she said. including a check for $1,320. ipants with food such as fresh fruit and chicken sandwiches for nourishment. Lake City Middle School stu- Groups gather Collect $1,300 each for their efforts dent Chase Martin, 13, completed the 5K in 20 minutes and 35 From staff reports seconds, crediting his fast time to clean up to the direction and guidance The Biggest Loser competition of the Get Fit Lake City Initiative from LCMS cross country/track encouraged local citizens to make a conscious effort to change their coach April Morris. Cannon Sink diet and exercise choices. “Running has helped me lose From staff reports In order to win, each of the 264 contestants had to weigh-in and weight and be more disciplined,” weigh-out with trained medical professionals exactly 16 weeks apart. Martin said. “It gets to be like A group of volunteers from environmen- The award for biggest loser was given to the male and female who lost your best friend, you want to do talist groups Current Problems and the the largest percentage of their body weight over the period. it every day.” Ichetucknee Alliance gathered at Cannon The female winner was Vicki Busscher, a staff member of the Lake Anna Rainbolt, a CrossFit Sink to pick up trash and rubbish Saturday. City Reporter who lost 27 pounds, or 19.77 percent of her body weight. Trainer at Moowatee CrossFit, The volunteers used paint buckets, fish- She attributed much of her success to regularly walking around clocked in at 23 minutes flat and ing nets, canoes and other supplies to collect Lake DeSoto and making healthier eating habits at home. provided comments on the bene- a variety of garbage floating around Cannon “I’m so excited,” Busscher said. “It wasn’t easy...but I did it for fits of fitness and exercise. Sink, one of the main tributaries to the myself and my family.” “You really feel more comfort- Ichetucknee basin. To help her along, she remembered one of Altrusa’s motivational able and function better,” she “There’s a lot more trash than usual,” said phrases from their weekly addresses: “I didn’t lose the weight, I got said. “Everybody should make Fritzi Olson, Executive Director of Current rid of it.” Problems. “All the rainy weather recently WINNERS continued on 7A FINALE continued on 7A CANNON continued on 6A

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AROUND FLORIDA Mom accused of driving into surf goes before judge ORLANDO investigators she was driving denied that any staff member Jackson had two prior arson con- kidnapping charges. pregnant South Carolina too close to the water, “and the used force on Holland, but the victions, one from Texas and the Before his escape, Truehill woman pointed to the waves pulled her in,” according Sheriff’s Office began an inves- other from Pinellas County. was serving time for manslaugh- A ocean, locked the doors to the charging affidavit. tigation after being contacted by ter and armed robbery. and rolled up the windows, tell- Her children told investigators the Herald-Tribune. Jury recommends ing her three children she was another story. The FBI and the Florida Man gets 13 years for “trying to take them to a better “Mom tried to kill us,” they Department of Law Enforcement killer of FSU student place” as she drove her minivan told detectives, according to the also started investigations of the ST. AUGUSTINE — Northeast drag-racing death into the surf, authorities said. document. “Mom is crazy.” beatings. Florida jurors have recom- TAMPA — A Tampa Bay area Ebony Wilkerson even tried mended death for an escaped man has been sentenced to 13 to call off bystanders hustling to Former inmate files Man sentenced to Louisiana inmate convicted of years in prison for a drag-racing rescue her screaming children killing a Florida State graduate crash that left a bicyclist dead. from the water, saying “every- federal lawsuit life for fatal fire student. 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Area 52-year-old Robert Niedbalec, who arraignment was not released. the sheriff and four former jail- morning in September when a newspapers report that dep- was riding his bicycle. Perez faces The bystanders and beach ers of excessive force, deliberate fire started. Bishop and Kenney uty marshals caught up with a trial at a later date. safety officers, paying no atten- indifference, battery and failure both got out, but Helper died Truehill and two other Louisiana Rivera attorney argued for tion to the mother, pulled the to intervene. from burns and smoke inhalation. prison escapees in Miami and a reduced sentence because two girls and a boy, ages 3, 9 and The deputy who originally Police say Jackson had a dis- linked them to Binder. Truehill’s he was only 18 at the time of 10, through the windows to safe- arrested Holland last year is pute with Hepler’s family since co-defendants — 26-year-old the crash and was extremely ty Tuesday on Daytona Beach. accused in the lawsuit of false 2008, but Helper wasn’t specifi- Peter Hughes and 43-year-old remorseful about what happened. Later, Wilkerson denied try- arrest. cally targeted. Kentrell Johnson — are awaiting ing to hurt her children, telling Sheriff’s officials initially Area newspapers report that trials on first-degree murder and n Associated Press

Picture This PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Producer of early Grammy, Earlier, ex-girlfriend Samantha Taylor, who cried twice during her time on the NFL telecasts dead at 93 stand in the Pretoria court, said Pistorius LOS ANGELES — The producer of always carried a firearm when they early Grammy and National Football dated and sometimes shouted angrily League telecasts has died. at her and her friends. There were mur- Ted Bergmann’s wife, Beverly, says the murs in court when Taylor said their veteran producer died Sunday following relationship ended because Pistorius surgery in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 93. cheated on her with Steenkamp. Bergmann started his television career at NBC in 1947. He went on to Snowden, Assange top bill work in advertising, where he matched at Texas tech gathering companies such as Coca-Cola and Colgate with entertainment properties. AUSTIN, Texas — Surveillance. The group behind the Grammy Awards Online privacy. Robots. Food processing. sought Bergmann’s help in 1962 to bring Wearable computers. To get a sense of the ceremony to TV. He then produced what’s on the minds of the tech industry’s thinkers, leaders and tinkerers, it’s a COURTESY the music awards show for seven years. Bergmann served as president of the good idea to head to Austin, Texas, rather A ski boat for Florida Youth Ranches DuMont Television Network and tele- than Silicon Valley this time of the year. More than 30,000 people descend Local attorney Dennis Roberts (left) recently donated a twenty foot Checkmate ski boat with a vised early NFL games and live boxing. Other TV credits include “The Arthur on this eccentric city for the South By 175 horsepower Mercury motor to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. Accepting on behalf of Southwest Interactive Festival each the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter. Godfrey Show,” ‘’Love Thy Neighbor” and “Three’s Company.” March. 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Dockins Broadcast Group are It’s time for all of us to ‘Cowboy partnering to promote March Up’ and show our support for this 10-16 as Rodeo Week in Lake City. rodeo,” said Steve Briscoe, Rodeo Reporter Publisher Todd co-chairman with Columbia Wilson and Power Country County Resources. “This is shap- Operations Manager and morning up to be one of the largest ing show host Berry Raulerson rodeos we’ve ever had here.” came up with the plan to increase Others were very excited awareness for the Florida about the concept. Gateway Pro Rodeo in Lake “The rodeo is a tremendous City. The 20th Annual Rodeo is event,” said Bob Smith, owner Friday through Sunday, March of Smitty’s Western Wear and a COURTESY 14-16 at the Columbia County To support the 20th Annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo, the Lake City Reporter and Power Country 102.1 have longtime rodeo supporter. “This Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. is a pro sport coming to Lake City. To help promote Rodeo Week partnered to declare it Rodeo Week in Lake City. Businesses are urged to relax their dress codes and allow their They train, they work hard and throughout Columbia County, the employees to wear jeans, boots and western attire to work this week to promote the rodeo. Rodeo officials and we’re fortunate to have this type of Reporter and Power Country are supporters gathered Friday to kick off the promotion. Top row, from left: Dennis Conway, general manager of family entertainment here in town. urging businesses in the area to Sunbelt Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram Rodeo sponsor; Steve Briscoe, Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo Co-Chair. “I love this concept of declar- allow their employees to wear jeans Front row, from left: Bob and Andrea Smith, Smitty’s Western Wear and rodeo sponsors; Linda Dowling, ing it Rodeo Week in Lake City and boots to work every day to Columbia County Resources; Theresa Westberry, Lake City Reporter Advertising Director; Todd Wilson, Lake next week.” support and promote Rodeo Week. City Reporter Publisher; Berry Raulerson, Power Country Operations Manager; Fred Dockins Jr., Power Country Wilson urged local businesses “All we’re asking is for every- and Dockins Broadcast Group. to get behind the concept and one to wear jeans and boots workers, where possible, to dress every day and show your super and make it happen.” Raulerson said a local business think the community needs to in western attire, jeans and boots port,” Wilson said. “The rodeo is Wilson said a local business in that has a majority of its person- rally around this rodeo. Rodeo is all week. a great event in our community Lake City that has at least several nel dress in rodeo attire can call a family event and it’s great enter- “I hope businesses will show and we all need to really step members of its staff decked out his morning show first thing in tainment for the entire family.” their support for our Florida up and get behind it. This is the in rodeo attire this week can the mornings at 755-4102 and he Raulerson said he was finaliz- Gateway Pro Rodeo and have 20th annual pro rodeo here. If call the Reporter at 752-1293 and will give that business a mention ing plans to broadcast his morn- some fun,” Wilson said. “It pro- we don’t continue to support and make arrangements to have a on his show. ing radio show on Tuesday on motes the rodeo and it might promote this rodeo as a commu- photo of the group published in “Partner, I think it’s a Jim horseback to help promote the be a little free publicity for your nity, who will? Let’s work togeth- the newspaper. Dandy idea!” Raulerson said. “I rodeo. He said he would be excit- business, too.”

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OUR OPINION Two very important decisions

ounty manager Dale Williams will make two choices in the coming weeks that will shape the county’s long-term future. Williams will soon select a new tourist development director, and a new economic Cdevelopment director. The number of applications for both job postings was remarkably small. The TDC post drew only 12 applicants. Two of the candidates put in for the economic development job as well, leading one to wonder if they don’t see leading our county’s important efforts in tourism as some- thing of a consolation prize. The top choice for TDC director must be 100 percent focused on boosting our multi-million dollar tourism industry. It should be a candidate for whom the job is his or her first choice and primary focus. As for economic development director, only six applications were received, all but one from local residents. Two of those candidates also want to be assis- tant county manager, which raises concerns as well. The lack of résumés sends one clear message. The current structure of answering to an economic advisory board, plus the county commission, plus Putin, his soul are the county manager, may present a tedious path to success for anyone taking this job. Also, word may have spread beyond our borders that Economic Development Advisory Board Chairman Ron growing tiresome Williams, whom Dale Williams has said he’ll consult in making his pick, is adamant about having somebody local in that seat. t’s hard to believe how much provides a lot of their natural gas.) As for place of birth, we don’t see that as an impor- time we have spent in recent Some of the pundits are even sug- tant, even relevant, criterion. Pick the best candidate. weeks musing about Russian gesting this is a restart of the Cold Period. The best candidate will be a relationship President Vladimir Putin. And War. builder, apolitical, and with a fearless agenda focused we still don’t have a clue what The United States and Europe Ihis end game is. are treaty-bound to protect Ukraine on the existing and future needs of our employment market. The first (and only) time I met from invasion or Russian force. Of the six applicants for economic director, the Putin I tried to look into his eyes Meanwhile, Ukraine is totally out most intriguing candidacy may be that of State Rep. to see if I could ascertain anything Ann McFeatters of money, so one idea to defuse Elizabeth Porter, our voice in the Florida House of about his soul. A la George W. Bush [email protected] the whole mess is to pour in bil- Representatives. who said of Putin, “I looked the lions of dollars. (Americans on food Porter is certainly well-positioned to steer busi- man in the eye. I found him to be The former KGB colonel held stamps may be on precarious terri- ness and commerce our way, considering her well- very straightforward and trustwor- war games, started making threat- tory; unstable but strategic foreign established ties in Tallahassee and beyond. In theory, thy. We had a very good dialogue. I ening noises and ordered troops to governments are on firmer ground Columbia County could benefit greatly from her skill was able to get a sense of his soul, surround Ukraine’s small military when it comes to federal dollars.) outposts. Then he ordered Russian and expertise in the political arena as she focuses her a man deeply committed to his And when in doubt, we usually go country and the best interests of his troops to show force in Crimea, part with economic sanctions and then efforts directly on helping us grow. country.” of Ukraine. we cancel international meetings. We can’t help but wonder, though, if taking this job I saw nothing but two cold beady To Secretary of State John Putin is centuries too late to go – should it even be offered – might damage her politi- orbs. Let’s be honest here, the cyni- Kerry’s astonishment, Putin denied down in history as Vlad the Terrible cal standing in other parts of District 10. cal Putin resembles the ultimate there are Russian troops on alert in or Vlad the Impaler. But clearly There is no legal conflict of interest, according to James Bond villain more than a Crimea. Putin said he has no intent he wants a big chapter. Putin the counsel for the Florida House, which signed off on modern major potentate. to start a war but warned he just Impenetrable doesn’t really work, Porter’s application for the post. But voters outside Putin turned the Olympic Games might have to use force to protect but Vlad the Invader is a distinct Columbia County, in parts of District 10 now starved into a soap opera about him. We Russian interests. He signaled he possibility. Vlad the Diplomat seems for business, may not see it that way. They may come fretted about the horrific corruption might support Ukrainian elections. unlikely. (Vlad the Stupid is a per- to wonder just who it is she’s working for after all. in Putin’s regime. Then we worried But he insisted he must protect sonal favorite.) Porter believes she can balance any potentially about terrorism springing from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet off the In our age of celebrity worship competing interests. The question is whether voters Russia’s war with Chechnya 300 coast of Crimea. He denounced it always comes as a bit of a shock outside our borders can be convinced. miles from the games. We recoiled Ukraine’s new government, calling when somebody famous can wreak Meanwhile, we wish our county manager well in from the weirdly colored hotel water. it “the people who call themselves havoc on so many people with such making these two critically important choices. His We feared Putin’s response to the the government.” He lashed out at insensitivity and such ferocity, get- crucial decisions will surely reverberate through the losses of his beloved hockey team. the United States, blaming the West ting thousands of minions to do his pages of local history. We were upset that Russian police for all the trouble. dirty work. Perhaps Putin didn’t arrested two members of Pussy Putin is an extremely tiresome think this through. Probably even Riot, the not-particularly talented person. he doesn’t know how it will end. but intensely anti-Putin singers. We are now scrambling to recall We are trying to assess which is Lake City Reporter We were appalled at the anti-gay how imperialism started the World more tedious – the cold tempera- restrictions of Putin’s government Wars I and II and what the Crimean tures and snow of this dreadful win- and giggled when he inadvertently War in the 1850s was all about and ter or figuring out the Russian bear. Serving Columbia County Since 1874 hugged a lesbian medalist. seeking European understanding It’s a tossup. And then Ukraine erupted into on just what Putin’s motives are. The Lake City Reporter is published with pride violence, its pro-Russian puppet (Europeans don’t know but suspect ■ McClatchey-Tribune columnist for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun president fled and the world held he wants to reassemble the Russian Ann Featters has covered the White ties by Community Newspapers Inc. its breath, waiting to see what Putin empire. They’re also worried about House and national politics since We believe strong newspapers build strong would do. irritating him because his country 1986. communities —“Newspapers get things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and profitable communityoriented newspapers. This mission will be accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, Politicking over vets’ benefits integrity and hard work. rue story. A few years objected to making more veterans billion benefits package were Todd Wilson, Publisher ago, a reader called to without service-connected inju- approved, they would take credit for Robert Bridges, Editor explain, in all sincerity, ries eligible for treatment at VA helping veterans. If it were killed, Controller how he thought the tril- facilities. They said that would they would slam those cold-hearted Sue Brannon, lions of dollars in the swamp the system. Republicans for shortchanging Tfederal budget should be spent. It What riled them most, however, America’s heroes. President Dink NeSmith, was simple: was that Democrats were using vet- Paul Rieckhoff, CEO of Iraq and Tom Wood, Chairman 1. Give the Defense Department erans’ benefits to lure the GOP into Afghanistan Veterans of America all the money it wants. a trap. — which supported the legislation 2. Give military retirees and their Sen. Bernie Sanders, a lib- — told The Associated Press, families all the money they need. eral Independent who chairs the “Veterans are tired of being used LETTERS POLICY 3. If there’s anything left over, we Veterans Affairs Committee, said as political chew toys.” can spend it on roads and schools at one point he couldn’t under- That’s certainly how veterans Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly writ and stuff. stand “how anyone could vote were used this time. ten and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 We remembered that conversa- for tax breaks for billionaires, for Congress ought to do better by words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters tion when we read about Senate millionaires, for large corpora- those who’ve put their lives on the must be signed and include the writer’s name, address legislation that would have pro- tions and then say we don’t have line for this country. Their benefits and telephone number for verification. Writers can vided $21 billion for medical, edu- the resources to protect our vet- should be determined by what cation and job-training benefits for erans.” they deserve and what the nation have two letters per month published. Letters and veterans. Democrats promoted the And after the GOP derailed the can afford, not by the amount of guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not bill and, although veterans groups bill, the Democratic Senatorial political embarrassment that can be necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. supported it, Republicans blocked Campaign Committee emailed: inflicted. BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL it. “Mitch McConnell Votes Against 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. Critics in the GOP blasted the Kentucky Veterans.” McConnell, BY FAX: (386) 7529400. Democrats’ plan to use money the Senate’s Republican leader, is “saved” by ending the wars in up for re-election. BY EMAIL: [email protected] Iraq and Afghanistan to pay for The Democrats’ strategy had the added benefits. They also been clear all along. If their $21 ■ Panama City News Herald Page Editor: Emily Lawson, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER COMMUNITY SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 5A

n To submit your Community Calendar item, contact Emily Lawson at 754-0424 or COMMUNITY CALENDAR by email at [email protected]. Announcements Homeless Services Network of Suwannee Valley will be Tuesday, Pro Rodeo Queens March 11 at 4 p.m. at the Columbia The 10th annual Miss Florida County Public Library West Gateway Pro Rodeo Queens Branch. The Homeless Services Competition will be held on Network of Suwannee Valley March 14 at the 20th annu- serves the counties of Columbia al Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo. and surrounding counties. The Ladies age 4-18 are eligible to network includes agencies and participate and win scholar- individuals interested in the ser- ships, tiaras, Montana Silver vices available to those who are belt buckles, trophies and more. homeless or threatened with Applications are available at The homelessness. United Way of Money Man, Smitty’s Western Suwannee Valley serves as the Store, school offices and the Fair lead agency for the homeless office. Or, they can be download- coalition. For more information ed at www.columbiacountyfair. contact Jennifer Lee, Homeless org. Call 386-752-8822 for more Coordinator, United Way of information. Suwannee Valley, 386-752-5604 x 107. CHS Yearbooks Hunter Printing, 1330 SW Senator Rubio Main Blvd., has about 20 like-new The staff or Senator Marco 2005 Columbia High School year- Rubio will be available to discuss books for just $10 each. Proceeds any issues with Social Security, will go to the school museum. Medicare, or Veterans Benefits They also have available about 20 you may be having. The pub- Pat Summerall memorial football lic forum will be held Tuesday, programs from the 2013 football March 11 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the season, also $10. Board of County Commissioners Office, 135 NE Hernando Ave., Today Suite 203. Call the Jacksonville COURTESY Regional Office at 904-398-8586 GriefShare for more information. GriefShare, a grief recovery Green Eggs and Ham at Green Gables support group, will meet every Lenten Lunch Sunday through May from 4-5:30 Students from the Green Gables Learning Tree recently celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading his book First Presbyterian Church p.m.. First United Methodist “Green Eggs and Ham.” They then got the opportunity to make green eggs and ham with the help of Thing 1 and invites the community to a Lenten Church, 973 S. Marion Ave. Thing 2 from the Early Learning Coalition. Soup Lunch for the season of GriefShare is a nondenomina- lent, each Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. tional group and features bibli- tion on Honey Bees of the World Duval Street. Please note this is a cational Medicare Seminar for March 11 through April 8. There cal teaching on grief and recov- and Beekeeping History at the new location. Visitors are always residents 64 1/2 and older on is no charge to eat, but donations ery topics. Real help for deep Columbia County School Board welcomed. Call Ralph Wright at Tuesday, March 11 from 5-6 p.m. are accepted for local charities. hurt. Call 752-4488 for more Auditorium on March 10 at 7 p.m. 386-961-9112 for more informa- Irv Crowetz will cover topics like information. tion. what you need to know about Sparkleberry meeting SAR meeting Medicare, when to enroll and The Sparkleberry Chapter of the The Lake City Chapter of the what is covered. RSVP to 386-755- Florida Native Plant Society will March 10 Sons of the American Revolution March 11 3476 x107. meet Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 Honey Bees will hold its monthly meeting on Medicare Seminar p.m. at Hatch Park in Branford, 403 The UF/IFAS Extension Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at The LifeStyle Enrichment Homeless Services SE Craven St. Call Betsy Martin at Office is offering a free presenta- the Grand China Buffett, 345 W Center is hosting a free edu- The monthly meeting of the 386-719-0467 for more. OBITUARIES Harold Dean Lamb Spicer Crislip Funeral Home ters, Emma (Edward) Robin- lotte (Curtis) Mitchem both dy) and Megan Pelley. She be- Survivors include his loving Streetsboro Chapel in Streets- son, Johnnie Mae Noegel : One of Suffolk, VA; 12 grandchil- came lovingly known as “Nana” wife of 59 years Maria K. Rog- Mr. Harold Dean Lamb, age 74, boro, Ohio. Additional ser- brother, Murray “Roller” Loyd dren and 2 great grandchildren. to her 3 beloved great-grandchil- ers, of Lake City, son; Walter of Twinsburg, Ohio passed away vices were held on February all of Lake City, FL. Graveside Funeral services will be con- dren, Jade, Amber and Colten. Leon Rogers Jr., of Lake City, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 23, 2014 at Bowers Funeral funeral services will be conduct- ducted at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday; 12 years ago she arrived in Lake sister; Mary Bell Houston, of Hillcrest Hospi- Home in Decatur, TN with Pas- ed at 2:00P.M. on March 10, March 11, 2014 in the chapel of City and became lovingly known Valdosta, GA., brother; Ar- tal in Mayfied tor Mike Rymer officiating. 2014 , in the Wellborn Ceme- Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral as “Mother Mary.” She loved nold Rogers (Betty), of Lake Heights, Ohio. Interment followed at Walnut tery, Wellborn, FL. A private Home with Dr. Rodney Baker and enjoyed her dear Tuesday City. He also leaves behind Dean was born Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. family visitation was held on officiating. Interment will fol- morning “girls”, and the Bon- seven surviving grandchildren. March 26, 1939 Condolences and mem- Monday, Feb. 24 at 3:30pm. Ar- low in Mt. Caramel Cemetery. co ladies. She will be missed Funeral service will be con- in Decatur, TN ories can be shared at rangements are under the direc- Visitation with the family will dearly. She’s leaving behind ducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, to Jessie and Velma (Davis) www.sscfuneralhomes.com tion of GATEWAY-FOREST be Monday evening; March numerous family members and March 11, 2014 at Gateway- Lamb. He is survived by Jose- LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 10, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until friends. Services for her “Cel- Forest Lawn Funeral Home phine (Harvey) Lamb, his wife Betty Sue O’Cain 3596 S. U.S. Hwy 441, Lake 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. ebration of Life” will be at the Chapel with Dr. Ralph Rodri- of 53 years, three sons, Time Mrs. Betty Sue O’Cain, 76, of City, Fl., 32025, (386) 752-1954. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN First United Methodist Church, guez officiating. Interment will (Debbi) Lamb, Kevin (Kim) Lake City, FL died Sunday, Feb- FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South 973 S Marion Ave, Lake City at follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery Lamb of Mantua, Ohio and Todd ruary 23, 2014 at home follow- HORACE E. US Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 11:00 AM Saturday March 15. in Suwannee County. Visita- Lamb of Shalersville, Ohio. Six ing a short battle with cancer. “Gene” MATTHEWS 32025. (386) 752-1954. Please tion with the family and friends grandchildren: Josh, Alyssa, She was born in Mason City, FL leave words of love and encour- Walter L. Rogers will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 Ian, Bailey, Dalton and Dillon on July 26, 1937. She has resid- Horace Eugene “Gene” Mat- agement for the family online at pm on Monday, March 10, Lamb. Sisters: Patsy (Mike) ed in the Columbia County area thews, 75, went to be with his www.gatewayforestlawn.com. Mr. Walter L. Rogers,79, of 2014 at the funeral home. In Roberts, Darlene (James) Smith, all of her life. She was a gradu- Lord and Savior, Friday; March Lake City, Fl., passed away on honor of Mr. Rogers you may Susan (Jimmy) Sparks, all of ate of Mason City High School. 7, 2014. He was born in North Friday, March 07, 2014 at the in lieu of flowers donate to the Lake City, FL and Chriss (Bob) She loved spending time with Carolina, the son of the late Mary K. Pignatore VA Hospital St. Jude’s Children Research Demoss of Live Oak, FL. Dean her children, grandchildren, and Horace and Maude Matthews and of Lake City, Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas had one brother, Jesse (Donna) great-grandchildren. She was had lived here in Lake City for Mrs. Mary K. Pignatore, 82, after an ex- Place, Memphis, TN. 38105 or Lamb of Lake City, FL. Three of preceded in death by her hus- the past 35 years. He was a lov- went home to be with the Lord tended illness. Fisher House Foundation Inc., his special and devoted friends band, William “Billy” E. O’Cain ing husband, father, grandfather, and her hus- Born on March 111 Rockville Place Suite 420, were; Doug Lawson, Decatur, great grandfather, and friend, band An- 9, 1934 in Co- Rockville, MD. 20850. Arrange- TN; Ron Pitts, Solon, Ohio; and Jr.: half-brothers James Loyd, Manley Loyd, Clarence Loyd: who enjoyed watching NA- drew, whom lumbia County to the late Walter ments are under the direction of John Hinton, Twinsburg, Ohio. SCAR racing, fishing, and shar- she missed and Myrtice Kennedy Rogers. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN One of Dean’s special cousins a half-sister Dolly Catherine Loyd: a sister Shirley Clemons. ing his time with his family and dearly on After graduating from Colum- FUNERAL HOME, 3596 was J.B. Wilson of Decatur, TN. friends. He is preceded in death February 14, bia High School in 1952, he S. U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, He is also survived by numerous She is survived by her children: 2014. Mary daughter, Patti O’Cain of Ft by his parents, his sister Dorothy joined the Untied States Army FL., 32025, (386) 752-1954. nieces, nephews and cousins in and his granddaughter, Taylor. was a beauti- and served his country in the Please leave words of love Ohio, Tennessee and Florida. Myers, FL, daughter, Cindy fully blessed (Richard) Eakes of Murfrees- Survivors include his devot- Korean War. After he retired and comfort for the family at Dean was a US Navy veteran, ed wife of 34 years, Barbara daughter of Charles and Lillian from the Army, he went into the www.gatewayforestlawn.com a member of AEO Sailors As- boro, TN, son, Ricky (Judy) Wiles. She was a loving mother O’Cain of Lake City, FL, and Jean Matthews, sons, Richard real estate business in Lake City sociation, AMVETS, NRA and Nelson of Maui, HI, Michael of Cathy (Wayne) Pelley. Born and retired in 2011. He was the Cooper Development Associa- daughter, Angie (Will) Rodgers in Passaic, NJ July 17, 1931. She of Macclenny, FL: Her grand- & David Matthews of Suffolk, past president of the Lake City Obituaries are paid advertise- tion. He was vice-president of VA, and Robert (Teresa) Mat- married and moved to Miami, Realtor Association, and the ments. For details, call the Lake Bunting Bearings Corporation children, Tiffany (Rob) Dear, FL. Working in the insurance and Cliff (Aimee) Greene, Zach thews of Starke, FL; daughters, past president of the Century City Reporter’s classified depart- in Toledo, Ohio and a mem- Sheila (Scott) Gomer of Suf- banking industry. She became a 21 Association for North Flori- ment at 752-1293. ber of Walnut Grove Baptist Greene, Mary Eakes, Morgan proud Grandma, cherishing her Eakes, Ashley O’Cain, R.J. folk, VA, Becky (Gator) Rob- da two terms. He was a member Church in Decatur, TN. Dean erts of Stockbridge, GA, and two grandchildren, Chris (Can- of Southside Baptist Church. was still and active member O’Cain, Hannah Rodgers, Hail- of the Columbia High School ee Rodgers and Hollan Rodg- Missy Williams of Lake City, Class of 1957 (Lake City, FL). ers: Her great-grandchildren, FL; Brother, Charles (Cindy) Funeral services were held Madison Dear, Logan Dear, Matthews of Suffolk, VA; sis- on February 22, 2014 at Shorts and Bryson Greene: Two sisters, Joyce Brinkley, and Char-

“WE ARE WOMEN, WE ARE MOTHER’S, WE UNDERSTAND”

Daina Greene, MD Board Certifi ed Healthcare Provider The First Presbyterian Church Invites the Entire Community to the Lenten Lunches Tuesday, March 11th at 12 Noon-1pm Marlene Summers, CNM Our offi ce is proud to welcome our new provider! Lunches will be served every New Patients Welcome SPECIALIZING IN: Tuesday through April 8th ■ Women’s health and Primary Care Call today for a Lunches consist of fellowship, a selection of homemade soups and personal appointment: Lenten Monolgue Collection by William Dohle entitled, 386-755-0500 “Encounters with the Miracle Man.” 449 SE Baya Drive There is no charge, but donations accepted for local charities. Lake City, Florida 32025 Lauren Williams, ARNP www.dainagreenemd.com First Presbyterian Church www.Fpclc.org FREE pregnancy tests in the offi ce and (386) 752-0670 offering DaVinci Robotic Surgeries. 697 SW Baya Drive, Lake City, Florida Email: [email protected] POLICE REPORTS HANKINS Continued From 1A

Arrested man escapes through Armed-robbery The sheriff’s office has since actively tried to make cop car window, arrested again contact with any of the vic- suspect claims tims who purchased the sto- By STEVEN RICHMOND coming to stop at the same according to the report. len items through Hankin’s [email protected] location where the inci- However, during the local electronics store or dent was originally report- course of their search, a he was the victim via his eBay and Amazon Lake City police had to ed, police said. woman approached offi- accounts. twice detain an O’Brien He allegedly told officers and told them Florand Deputies said sever- burglar after he escaped cers he “was attempted had escaped through the of bad drug deal al of the items they found from the back seat of an to make it to this store window of the patrol vehi- during the October search officer’s patrol vehicle and stated he did see [the cle and was running east By STEVEN RICHMOND Washington Street and of Hankins Computers Thursday officer’s] lights and heard on US 90, still in hand- [email protected] Granger Mill Road, the matched serial numbers of night, [his] siren but wanted to cuffs, the report said. report said. items fraudulently ordered LCPD stop here.” According to Public Local police arrested a Harris told officers on Anderson Columbia’s reports. Florand then made Information Officer Craig Lake City man suspect- that he was dropped dime, CCSO said. Ronald a statement to police Strickland, maintenance ed of robbing a woman off at the victim’s resi- In addition, they found a Eugene (redacted in the report) personnel recently retro- at gunpoint Wednesday dence and was looking little over 20 grams of can- Florand, that prompted officers to fitted an old investigator’s night, LCPD reports. to purchase $100 worth nabis in Hankins’ business, 20, of detain the suspect in hand- vehicle for use in patrol However, Joseph of crack cocaine from a according to CCSO. Florand O’Brien, cuffs and place him in the activities, adding equip- Anthony dealer named “Dough Hankins Computers has was arrested around 10:00 back of a patrol vehicle, ment used for detaining Harris, Boy,” police said. since been cleared out. A p.m. Thursday after a man according to the report. and transporting suspects aka “Joe He added that “Dough visit to the store’s website, at a local gas station saw Officers spoke with the that previously wasn’t Friday,” Boy” suspected Harris www.hankins.com, contains the suspect attempt to bur- passenger and conduct- present. 48, of of stealing crack cocaine a single page advertising glarize his truck, accord- ed a search of Florand’s However, personnel for- 257 from him, struck Harris the location available for ing to the arrest report. vehicle, finding three got to disable the rear win- Anastia several times and put rent. The man said Florand unopened bags of OMG dow controls, Strickland Place, him in a choke hold on Hankins was arrested attempted to steal tools and 24K Monkey Spice, a said, calling it an “over- Harris claimed the ground, the report and booked into Columbia from the back of his com- brand of synthetic marijua- sight.” he was said. County Detention Facility pany work truck, but na, the report said. Police said the same the victim of a drug deal According to Harris, on $270,000 bond. dropped the items and fled Officers also found witness was able to direct gone bad and did not rob at this point the victim According to CCSO, he in a yellow passenger vehi- $1,280 worth of goods the officers to a concrete cul- the woman, according to entered the fray, struck faces a charge of organized cle, the report said. passenger said were sto- vert where Florand was the arrest report. him and pepper sprayed fraud, 21 counts of dealing Officers later located len from two other vehicles hiding, one hand free from The victim, a mid- him before he was able to in stolen property and pos- Florand driving the vehicle burglarized during the inci- the handcuffs, according dle-aged female, said flee the scene, the report session of over 20 grams of with a passenger on US dent, the report said. to the report. Harris approached her said. cannabis. 90 and attempted to make However, officers Florand was detained and asked for a lighter Police said Harris had Citizens who believe they a traffic stop, and claim believe Florand also stole and booked into Columbia while she was sitting on swelling in his right eye may have been victims of Florand visibly noticed a $5,000 ITX combustible County Detention Facility her porch around 10:30 and bottom lip, but was the Robinson-Hankins fraud police tailing him with acti- gas monitor and accesso- on $23,000 bond without p.m. Wednesday, the not in possession of any are encouraged to contact vated lights, the report said. ries that were not recov- further incident. report said. firearms or stolen prop- Detective Caleb Douglas However, Florand ered, the report said. Florand faces charges of Harris then allegedly erty. at CCSO (386-758-1375) allegedly did not immedi- Items including two operating a vehicle without snatched her wallet and In addition, Harris or call Crime Stoppers of ately stop for police and five-gallon gas cans, a heavy a license, burglary, larceny, began to flee on foot claimed he did not have Columbia County (386-754- continued driving around duty set of jumper cables, resisting an officer without before tripping on the a gun, let alone own one, 7099) and provide paper- 35 m.p.h. through at least a Dewalt skill saw, a 15 violence, drug equipment ground, at which point the report said. work detailing the point- two intersections before ton lifting hook and more, possession and escape. a chrome and black .45 When officers made of-sale if purchased locally caliber Ruger handgun contact with the two indi- or seller’s username if pur- also fell on the ground, viduals giving Harris a chased online. the report said. ride, they said Harris The victim said Harris flagged them down Report: Woman arrested for grabbed the gun and outside Cannon Creek pointed it at her, prompt- Mobile Home Park and ing her to spray a “whole were not aware if he com- selling synthetic marijuana can” of mace on him and mitted any crimes, the beat him several times, report said. By STEVEN RICHMOND illegal narcotics, including forthcoming arrests. according to the report. When police made con- [email protected] synthetic marijuana and However, two of Lane’s However, she said tact with the man who prescription medications, pending charges make ref- Harris was able to get allegedly drove Harris A Lake City woman sus- according to a Wednesday erence to opium or deriv- up and flee the scene, at to the alleged victim’s pected of selling synthetic press release. atives thereof, according which point she returned residence, he said he marijuana and prescription The arrest and seizure to the Columbia County home and called police, dropped Harris off and medications was arrested was a joint effort between Detention Facility’s web- the report said. immediately drove away Wednesday, LCPD reports. LCPD, CCSO, FDLE and site. She said she was famil- and did not see anyone Police the DEA as part of the Lane was booked into iar with “Joe Friday” and standing outside or an served Gateway High Intensity CCDF without bond. She suspected he might be altercation occur, the a war- Drug Trafficking Areas faces charges for the sale staying with his uncle in report said. COURTESY rant on initiative, the release said. of opium or opium deriv- the Granger Mill area, Harris was arrest- Valerie Thomas picks up Kimberley According to LCPD atives, possession of such the report said. ed and booked into trash from a thicket of smilax, Hope Public Information Officer with intent to sell, marijua- Later that night, a Columbia County a thorny plant, on the banks Lane, 43, Craig Strickland, specific na possession with intent deputy from CCSO said Detention Facility on of Cannon Sink Saturday of 640 information about the items to sell, distribution of mar- they’d located two indi- $100,000 bond. He faces morning. “The bad thing is Lane NE Lake seized and the case itself ijuana, drug equipment viduals giving Harris a charge of robbery by that there’s always people Drive, who they suspect was not available pending possession and a proba- a ride in a green GMC sudden snatching with that throw [garbage] in of obtaining and reselling further investigation and tion violation. SUV at the corner of firearm or weapon. and people that pick it up,” Thomas said. “And never the twain shall meet.” HS Rodeo gathers students from all over state CANNON From staff reports Fundraising Director shared some of the things Continued From 1A for the FHSRA Stacie Clair she’s learned as well. Students from all over says the children who par- “I’ve learned that to be a the state gathered at ticipate learn many import- winner, you have to know caused it to flow from the Smitty’s Western Store ant values that could help how to lose,” she said. land into Cannon Sink.” Arena to participate in them later in life. One of the benefits for Dan Rountree, a co-found- a series of Florida High “They learn a level of students in FHSRA is the er of Current Problems in School Rodeo Association respect being raised in tradi- opportunity to earn schol- 1992 with Mike Jamerson (FHSRA) events Saturday tions and family values from arships for attending col- and Sue Hart, said they and today. old-school America,” she lege. began doing North Florida Hundreds of contestants said. “It’s a lot of hard work Lake City native Austin water clean-up after seeing participated in a variety of and perseverance, they’re Barber won a near-full trash in the Santa Fe River activities including steer learning that nothing comes ride scholarship from at O’Leno State Park. wrestling, calf roping, easy and you have to work the organization and now “Mike and I wanted to breakaway roping, barrels, for what you want.” attends Ranger College in canoe a stretch of the Santa poles and more. She said one of the best Brownwood, Texas, study- Fe that was closed off and The event was the sev- STEVEN RICHMOND/Lake City Reporter parts about rodeo is that ing agriculture business. filled with trash,” Rountree enth of eight similar week- Taylor Baldwin chases a calf during the Breakaway event students are only compet- “It’s helped me get said, prompting him and his ends leading up to a three- at the Florida High School Rodeo Association’s visit to Lake ing against themselves when where I am today,” he said. friends to arrange a deal day state final in May where City Saturday. they go out into the ring. “It’s good for younger kids. with the park that allowed the top four competitors in Adrianna Richards, an It gives them an incentive them to canoe and camp each event will be sent to a national championship in Rock Springs, Wyo. 11-year-old from Ocala, to do better.” in the area in exchange for their volunteer cleanup efforts. Over the years, they said School Agri-science teacher and students would,” he said. “This is they found many strange OLYMPICS FFA advisor, said about 25 of her their time that we can open up all items in the waters, includ- Continued From 3A students served as volunteers. these events to them.” ing a brass sculpture, safes, She said some of her students Deidre Houk, Fort White High toilets and even a cremation head coach of the Hamilton County arrived at 7:30 a.m. to help set School activities director and box. Special Olympics junior team, up and some served as special student government leadership Terri Skiles from the said she got involved in Special escorts to the Special Olympians teacher, said several of her stu- Ichetucknee Alliance Olympics because one of her to make sure they were in the dents also volunteered. canoed through the calm children has special needs. The right place at the right time. “The students enjoyed it,” she waters, picking up glass Hamilton County School district “They were just here basical- said. “It’s been extremely cold, but bottles, plastic bags and sent 22 participants to the games ly to make sure everything ran other than the frigid weather they other such items. and Speights said she’s apprecia- smoothly and efficiently for these really enjoyed being in the atmo- “We’re just trying to do tive there is a venue for Special students because they are spe- sphere and being able to give back whatever little bit we can,” Olympians to compete. cial to our campus and we want to these kids. It’s heartwarming to she said. “My oldest son is a Special to make sure we do the best for see that they have such a willing- Fellow volunteer Valerie Olympics athlete. This is a good them,” Huesman said. ness and giving spirit to want to Thomas struggled to pry event,” she said. “I’ve been doing Dylan Spin, 18, helped as an help other people.” free a tire stuck in a pile of it for about four years now.” event volunteer. On Saturday, Fort White High smilax, a thorny plant. The event marked the first time “I decided to be a volunteer School football stadium will serve “The bad thing is that the Special Olympics were hosted because I felt it was special TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter as the venue for the Area 4 there’s always people that at Fort White High School, and because as a regular student, we Josh Compton (left) places a Special Olympics Summer Games throw [garbage] in and peo- Brown said the school provided get to compete in sports, but the First Place blue ribbon on Special with participants from Columbia, ple that pick it up,” Thomas several volunteers for the event. special students don’t get to attend Olympian James Shott, who won Alachua, Bradford, Hamilton and said. “And never the twain Jill Huesman, Fort White High and do all the sports that regular the 50 meters walking contest. Marion counties competing. shall meet.” Page Editor: Emily Lawson, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER IN PICTURES SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 7A

‘[Running] gets to be your best friend. You want to do it every day.’

— Chase Martin, winner of the 5K race

Heather Gray (left) and Jill Adams lift up Anna Rainbolt as she is confirmed the first female finisher of the 5K race on Friday.

Jasmine Horton performs FINALE during the Glow On! Get Fit Continued From 1A Lake City Finale on Friday. functional exercise part of life. Once you do it, you’ll never quit.” Children then flocked to a stage area and danced to the sounds of “Fire Burning on the Dance Floor,” “Happy,” “The Cupid Shuffle” and more. Around 1,380 children from local fourth- and fifth-grade classes participated in the 16-week initiative, taking time to walk/run either before school or during recess. Winners of the fittest students, schools and busi- Jill Adams raises the hand of Chase Martin, 13, Noel Cavallero, 10, crosses the finish line nesses were announced, detailing their achieve- who won the 5K race on Friday. as the first male finisher in the Fun Run race. ments over the 16 weeks: •Fittest male student—Jeremiah Byrd of Pinemount Elementary, who walked/ran 44 miles; •Fittest female student—Madison Siver of Five Points Elementary, who walked/ran 36 miles; •Fittest classroom—Lashonda Newton of Pinemount Elementary, whose students walked/ ran a collective 581 miles; •Overall school winner—Pinemount Elementary Coach Mike McRare, whose students registered a collective 1,878 miles. All students combined walked/ran 8,598 miles Kayliah Gallagher (left), 11, over the 16 weeks. and Vidala Parks, 11, go The following are the results for the fittest down a bounce slide while businesses, whose employees registered the most attending the Glow On! Get personal hours of exercise during the project: Fit Lake City Finale held at •Small category—Morgan Law Center; Florida Gateway College on •Medium category—TD Bank; •Large category—First Federal Bank of Florida. Friday. The grand finale revealed the winners of the biggest loser competition, who won by losing the largest percent of their original body weight over the 16 weeks. There were 264 individuals vying for the title among both men and women. The male winner was Charles Jolliffe, who lost 8.09 percent of his body weight from start to finish. The female winner was Vicki Busscher, who lost 19.77 percent of her body weight. Each winner won $1,320, derived from 12.5 percent of the registration fees, along with a variety of prizes including an annual gym membership to one of the initiatives four participating gyms (Anytime, American Family Fitness, Curves and Moowatee), a photography session with Captured Memories by Esta, a medallion, plaque and other Julie Floyd runs with her fitness supplies. daughter, Lilah, 2, during “We had no idea if it would take off or if it would the Fun Run race Friday. ‘All be successful and it really just blew us away,” three of my stroller tires went Decker said. flat but I made it,’ she said. It Overall, Altrusa hoped citizens of Columbia was difficult, but it definitely County learned the many health benefits of proper Photos by JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter gave me more of a workout.’ diet and exercise. Participants had the opportunity to take a Zumba Fitness class Friday night.

Teresa Morgan, owner of Morgan Law Pinemount Elementary School teacher Center For Estate & Legacy Planning, LaShonda Newton is named the overall accepts a trophy for the Fittest Small winner for the top classroom with a record- Business. ed 581 miles.

Members of First Federal Bank of Florida accept a trophy for the Fittest Large Business.

was my son with Type-1 diabetes,” WINNERS Jolliffe said. “He is always strong every Continued From 1A single day with his problem. When you look at someone that has a legitimate Charles Jolliffe, who works from home issue and they will never be able to over- as a chemistry specialist for Siemens come it completely, then you just have to Healthcare Diagnostics, lost 22 pounds, look at yourself and ask ‘why am I sitting or 8.09 percent, of his original weight. around feeling sorry for myself?’” While he played basketball and ran for Each winner received $1,320, derived his workouts, he realized he had to make from 12.5 percent of the registration additional changes to his dietary habits. fees, along with a variety of prizes “Most of the day I am a good eater,” including a year-long gym membership he said, “But I do have an issue with to one of the initiative’s four participat- binging at night. I knew if I was going ing gyms (Anytime, American Family to do anything, it was to quit that.” Fitness, Curves and Moowatee), a To find motivation, he looked to his photography session with Captured children. Memories by Esta, a medallion, plaque “The thing that drove me the most and other fitness supplies. Members of TD Bank accept a trophy for the Fittest Medium Business. THE WEATHER 9 SUN 10 MON 11 TUE 12 WED 13 THU Partly Partly Slight Chance Partly cloudy cloudy chance of rain cloudy Light of rain showers wind showers

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REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Sunday, March 9 Sunday's highs/Sunday night's low Valdosta City Monday Tuesday 74/49 Jacksonville Tallahassee Lake City 74/52 Cape Canaveral 79/59/pc 81/66/pc 74/50 76/49 Daytona Beach 78/56/pc 79/62/pc Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 82/60/pc 83/67/pc Pensacola 76/49 74/54 Ft. Lauderdale 80/64/pc 83/70/pc 70/52 Panama City 68/56 Ocala Gainesville 78/52/pc 78/57/sh 76/50 Jacksonville 77/54/pc 76/58/sh Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 79/68/pc 81/73/pc 79/56 76/56 Lake City 78/52/pc 78/57/sh

Tampa Miami 80/65/pc 83/70/pc Naples 78/62/pc 81/68/pc 76/54 West Palm Beach 77/61 Ocala 78/53/pc 79/59/sh Orlando 80/59/pc 80/65/pc Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 71/55/pc 67/59/r Ft. Myers 79/63 Pensacola 81/58 69/59/pc 69/61/sh Naples Tallahassee 77/51/pc 73/55/r 76/61 Miami Tampa 77/58/pc 78/65/pc 79/61 Key West Valdosta 77/51/pc 74/57/pc 77/67 W. Palm Beach 80/62/pc 83/67/pc

LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI An exclusive TEMPERATURES SUN High Saturday 68 Sunrise today 7:47 a.m. service Low Saturday 34 Sunset today 7:34 p.m. 9 brought to Normal high 73 Sunrise tom. 7:46 a.m. Very High our readers Normal low 49 Sunset tom. 7:35 p.m. 15 mins to burn Record high 88 in 1921 Today’s by Record low 30 in 1962 MOON ultra-violet The Weather Moonrise today 1:44 p.m. radiation risk Channel. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 2:54 a.m. for the area on a scale from 0 Moonrise tom. 2:34 p.m. Saturday 0.00" to 10+. Month total 0.02" Moonset tom. 3:40 a.m. Year total 1.99" Normal month-to-date 1.24" Normal year-to-date 7.75" March 16March 23March 30April 7 Forecasts, data and Full Last New First graphics © 20132014 Weather Quarter Quarter Central, LP, Madison, Wis.

WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY WEATHER BY-THE-DAY 90° A destructive cold wave 85° Actual high Average high 80° 100° 7a 1p 7p 1a 6a gripped Alabama and 75° Georgia on this date in 70° Actual low Average low 65° 90° 1996. Temperatures 60° 80 as low as single digits 55° 80° 77 50° wiped out fruit crops 45° 70° 68 68 68 that had already 40° 67 35° blossomed. When the 30° 60° 25° 54 temperature drops to 20° 50° 49 20 degrees, some 15° 47 47 46 10° developing fruit can 5° 40° have a 50% loss rate. 0° 34 34 34 -5° 30° -10° -15° 8A LAKE CITY REPORTER WEATHER20° SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 Page Editor: Emily Lawson, 754-0424 -20°

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N A TIONAL FORECAS T : Rain will fall throughout the Northwest and into northern California and portions of the northern Rockies as a cold front moves through that region. Low pressure in the Gulf will result in showers and thunderstorms across southern Texas. 90° THE WEATHER 80° 70° SUN MON TUE WED THU 60° 9 10 11 12 13 50° 40° Partly Partly Slight Chance Partly 30° cloudy cloudy chance of rain cloudy NATIONAL FORECAST MAP 3 p.m. today S M TWT F S S M TWT F S Light of rain showers wind showers Seattle LL 55/45 International Bangor Falls 30/10 HI HI76 LO LO49 HI 79HI LO LO52 HI 77HI LO LO56 HI HI79 LO LO52 HI HI70 LO LO40 Portland 39/26 58/44 Billings Boston Boise 57/37 36/25 53/41 New York REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Sunday, March 9 Rapid Minneapolis Detroit 41/31 Sunday's highs/Sunday night's low City 43/34 32/27 68/40 Salt Lake San City Omaha Chicago Valdosta Francisco 64/46 39/35 Cincinnati 74/49 City Monday Tuesday 61/54 61/34 48/32 Washington D.C. Jacksonville Las Denver 50/35 74/52 Cape Canaveral Vegas 70/37 St. Tallahassee Lake City 79/59/pc 81/66/pc 73/51 Louis HH 76/49 Daytona Beach 78/56/pc 79/62/pc 51/37 74/50 Los HH Albuquerque Charlotte Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 82/60/pc 83/67/pc Angeles 61/36 69/44 77/53 Oklahoma Memphis Pensacola 76/49 74/54 Ft. Lauderdale 80/64/pc 83/70/pc Phoenix City 59/47 Panama City 81/54 70/52 Gainesville 56/37 Atlanta 68/56 Ocala 78/52/pc 78/57/sh 69/48 Jacksonville 77/54/pc 76/58/sh 76/50 HDallas Key West 79/68/pc 81/73/pc H58/40 Orlando Cape Canaveral Orlando 79/56 76/56 Lake City 78/52/pc 78/57/sh New 78/58 Fairbanks Houston Orleans HH Tampa Miami 80/65/pc 83/70/pc 0/-26 56/51 69/55 76/54 Naples 78/62/pc 81/68/pc West Palm Beach Anchorage Miami Ocala 78/53/pc 79/59/sh 25/12 Honolulu 77/61 80/70 79/65 Orlando 80/59/pc 80/65/pc Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 71/55/pc 67/59/r Ft. Myers 79/63 Pensacola 81/58 69/59/pc 69/61/sh Naples Tallahassee 77/51/pc 73/55/r 76/61 Miami Tampa 77/58/pc 78/65/pc YESTERDAY’S NATIONAL EXTREMES High: 84°, Santa Ana, CA Low: -18°, International Falls, MN 79/61 Key West Valdosta 77/51/pc 74/57/pc 77/67 W. Palm Beach 80/62/pc 83/67/pc Saturday Today Saturday Today Saturday Today CITY Hi/Lo/Pcp. Hi/Lo/W CITY Hi/Lo/Pcp. Hi/Lo/W CITY Hi/Lo/Pcp. Hi/Lo/W Albany 44/17/.00 32/21/pc Des Moines 34/25/.00 54/38/pc Oklahoma City 51/35/.00 56/37/pc LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI Albuquerque 50/36/.00 61/36/pc Detroit 37/32/.16 32/27/pc Omaha 35/18/.00 61/34/pc An exclusive Anchorage 16/1/.00 26/9/pc El Paso 62/51/.00 61/39/pc Orlando 73/48/.00 79/56/pc TEMPERATURES SUN Atlanta 68/42/.00 69/48/pc Fairbanks 1/-18/.00 0/-26/pc Philadelphia 57/35/.00 43/30/pc High Saturday 68 Sunrise today 7:47 a.m. service Baltimore 61/27/.00 49/26/pc Greensboro -/28/.00 64/40/pc Phoenix 75/55/.00 81/54/s Low Saturday 34 Sunset today 7:34 p.m. brought to Billings 47/29/.00 57/37/pc Hartford 50/27/.00 34/24/pc Pittsburgh 51/32/.00 38/29/pc 9 Birmingham 66/37/.00 67/49/pc Honolulu 73/68/.06 80/70/pc Portland ME 46/17/.00 32/16/pc Normal high 73 Sunrise tom. 7:46 a.m. Very High our readers Bismarck 39/17/.00 52/34/pc Houston 66/55/.00 56/51/sh Portland OR 50/44/.01 58/44/r Normal low 49 Sunset tom. 7:35 p.m. 15 mins to burn Boise 44/35/.00 53/41/r Indianapolis 46/33/.00 46/33/s Raleigh -/27/.01 66/41/pc Record high 88 in 1921 Today’s by Boston 55/27/.00 36/25/pc Jackson MS 66/39/.00 70/49/pc Rapid City 47/21/.00 68/40/pc Record low 30 in 1962 MOON ultra-violet The Weather Buffalo 33/30/.00 28/23/pc Jacksonville 66/37/.00 75/51/pc Reno 57/33/.00 65/43/pc Charleston SC Kansas City Sacramento Moonrise today 1:44 p.m. radiation risk 69/36/.00 72/49/pc 39/29/.00 57/36/s 64/43/.00 70/54/pc Channel. Charleston WV 61/30/.00 49/33/pc Las Vegas 66/54/.00 75/53/pc Salt Lake City 55/34/.00 64/46/pc PRECIPITATION Moonset today 2:54 a.m. for the area on a scale from 0 Charlotte 66/34/.00 69/44/pc Little Rock 64/35/.00 59/44/pc San Antonio 61/57/.00 49/47/sh Moonrise tom. 2:34 p.m. Cheyenne 44/28/.00 67/37/pc Los Angeles 80/52/.00 82/54/pc San Diego 80/55/.00 77/56/pc Saturday 0.00" to 10+. Month total 0.02" Moonset tom. 3:40 a.m. Chicago 35/28/.02 39/35/fg Memphis 64/39/.00 59/47/pc San Francisco 59/48/.00 61/54/pc Cincinnati Miami Seattle Year total 57/30/.00 47/33/pc 73/57/.00 79/65/pc 50/44/.07 55/45/r 1.99" Cleveland 37/30/.03 34/29/pc Minneapolis 28/15/.00 43/34/pc Spokane 48/32/.00 55/37/r Normal month-to-date 1.24" Columbia SC 39/32/.00 53/35/s Mobile 64/39/.00 72/50/pc St. Louis 43/35/.00 51/37/s Normal year-to-date 7.75" Dallas 55/48/.00 57/42/cd New Orleans 66/45/.00 69/55/sh Tampa 66/45/.00 75/59/pc March 16March 23March 30April 7 Forecasts, data and Daytona Beach 66/48/.00 74/54/pc New York 59/33/.00 39/30/pc Tucson 73/51/.00 74/48/s Full Last New First graphics © 20132014 Weather Denver 32/28/.11 70/37/s Oakland 61/46/.00 66/53/pc Washington 64/33/.00 50/35/pc Quarter Quarter Central, LP, Madison, Wis. INTERNATIONAL Saturday Today Saturday Today Saturday Today WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY CITY Hi/Lo/Pcp. Hi/Lo/W CITY Hi/Lo/Pcp. Hi/Lo/W CITY Hi/Lo/Pcp. 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Sunday, March 9, 2014 www.lakecityreporter.com Section B Columbia High lady hoops coach Goals ahead faces DUI charge Tigers’ Williams wants to play Reynolds out as at next level. coach, will stay on as teacher. By BRANDON FINLEY [email protected] By BRANDON FINLEY [email protected] Columbia High goalie Ty Williams saved his best for Columbia High will not last. The senior keeper for retain Michael Reynolds as Columbia led the North to head basketball coach after a 5-3 victory over the South he was arrested for drunk in the North Florida Senior driving on March 3. All-Star Game at Patton Reynolds was found Park in Jacksonville. stranded in his vehicle in Now Williams must a water-filled ditch along decide if that was his last Interstate 10 according to FILE game or if he’ll take his tal- the Baker County Press. Columbia High girls ents to the next level. Baker County Sheriff’s basketball coach Michael Williams ranks in the Deputy Matt Riegel said Reynolds was relieved of his Top-5 among saves for Reynolds responded to position after an incident on goal keepers in the coun- what was initially reported March 3. try according to Maxpreps. as a vehicle fire near the SR com, but it wasn’t exactly 121 exit around 1:50 a.m. on the kind of year he would March 3. “He realizes that he made a have liked. The officer said that terrible decision and there “It was kind of a rough Reynolds’ vehicle was sit- are consequences that high school year,” Williams ting in a foot of water and come with our actions.” said. “Most of the teams that Reynolds had tried to Reynolds admitted guilt took a lot of shots, so I exit on SR 121 believing to the situation and regrets had really good stats. I went that it was the road to Lake his actions. (to the All-Star game) and City. “With the aide of my fam- didn’t really know what to Reynolds admitted ily and friends, I hope to get expect. There’s only been a to drinking alcohol in the help that I need in order couple of people to play in Jacksonville and failed a to put these events behind it before. The other goalie field sobriety test. When me,” Reynolds said. didn’t show and, because transferred to the Baker The school has not given they usually put two on each County Jail, Reynolds blew a timetable to naming team, I played the whole a .141 intoxication level. Reynolds replacement with game. I played pretty good. “He’s been removed the Lady Tigers I made 17 saves and gave as varsity girls basketball Reynolds will stay on as COURTESY coach,” Columbia High prin- a teacher at Columbia High WILLIAMS continued on 2B Columbia High goal keeper Ty Williams looks to play soccer in college. cipal Todd Widergren said. School.

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WINTER PARALYMPICS Ariz., 10:10 p.m. TELEVISION Noon NBCSN — Events (same-day tape) MLB calendar TV sports 2 a.m. NBCSN — Biathlon Wednesday — Last day to place a Today player on unconditional release waivers AUTO RACING BASKETBALL and pay 30 days termination pay instead 3 p.m. of 45 days. FOX — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, KOBALT 400, at Las Vegas NBA schedule COLLEGE SOFTBALL AUTO RACING Noon Today’s Game FSN — UAB at East Carolina Miami at Chicago, 1 p.m. Race week GOLF Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, 6 a.m. 3:30 p.m. SPRINT CUP TGC — Ladies European PGA Tour, Denver at New Orleans, 6 p.m. KOBALT 400 Mission Hills World Championship, final Sacramento at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Site: Las Vegas. round, at Haikou, China (same-day tape) Detroit at Boston, 6 p.m. Schedule: Today, race 3 p.m. (Fox, 1 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m. 2:30-6 p.m.). TGC — PGA Tour-WGC, Cadillac Portland at Houston, 7 p.m. Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway Championship, final round, at Doral Indiana at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. (oval, 1.5 miles). 3 p.m. Phoenix at Golden State, 9 p.m. Race distance: 400.5 miles, 267 laps. NBC — PGA Tour-WGC, Cadillac Monday’s Games CAMPING WORLD TRUCK Championship, final round, at Doral Denver at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Next race: Kroger 250, March 29, COURTESY 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. TGC — PGA Tour, Puerto Rico Open, Washington at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Columbia High goal keeper Ty Williams makes a save for the Tigers in a game last season. NHRA DRAG RACING final round, at Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Philadelphia at New York, 7:30 p.m. Next event: NHRA Gatornationals, (same-day tape) Orlando at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. March 13-16, Auto Plus Raceway At MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Atlanta at Utah, 9 p.m. Gainesville. WILLIAMS: Noon Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Smarts leads his game CBS — Virginia at Maryland ESPN2 — Big South Conference, Kobalt 400 qualifying Continued From Page 1B championship, at Myrtle Beach, S.C. AP Top 25 schedule 2 p.m. At Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Today’s Games CBS — Missouri Valley Conference, Friday qualifying; race today up three goals. The hardest the game, being a goal- Williams gives a lot of cred- No. 5 Virginia at Maryland, Noon championship, at St. Louis (Car number in parentheses) part was communication, keeper, is obviously physi- it toward developing him as No. 7 Syracuse at Florida State, ESPN2 — Atlantic Sun Conference, 1. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 193.278 2 p.m. because you haven’t played cally hard. People think a player, tends to agree that championship mph. No. 9 Wisconsin at Nebraska, with anybody before. you just stand there, but Williams has what it takes 2:30 p.m. 2. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 193.099. 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Colonial Athletic 3. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 192.713. It was definitely a good that couldn’t be further to move on. No. 17 Saint Louis at UMass, 2 p.m. Association, semifinal doubleheader, at 4. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, experience I’ll never from the truth. You’re pret- “His chance of playing at No. 22 Michigan State at Ohio State, Baltimore 192.678. forget.” ty much the quarterback of the next level, if he wants 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, Williams said that he the team. It solely impacts to do it, he can,” Tyler said. CBS — Michigan St. at Ohio St. 192.596. hasn’t made up his mind you if a goal goes in. You “He makes good decisions. 6 p.m. FOOTBALL 6. (17) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, ESPNU — Boston College at N.C. 192.596. on if he’ll definitely play at have to be smart and one It’s a matter of what he State 7. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, the next level, but that he is step ahead of everyone. wants to do. He’ll do a good NBA BASKETBALL NFL calendar 192.397. open to it if the right offer I think I’ve always done job for whoever gets him. 1 p.m. 8. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 192.335. comes along. a good job of not getting His knowledge of the game ABC — Miami at Chicago Tuesday — All clubs must be under 9. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 192.26. 3:30 p.m. the 2014 salary cap; free agency begins; 10. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, “I’m really not 100 per- down on myself. I push (makes him special). He’s ABC — Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers trading period begins. 191.939. cent sure what I’m gonna others to be better and played for many years. For NHL HOCKEY 11. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 191.591. do. I want to play soccer work hard on and off the as big as he is, he has good Noon BASEBALL 12. (78) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, in college. I’m just waiting field.” speed.” NBC — Detroit at N.Y. Rangers 191.51. on the right offer to come Columbia High head Now only time will tell if 7:30 p.m. 13. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, NBCSN — Chicago at Buffalo Spring Training games 191.659. along. I’ve had a couple of coach Trevor Tyler, who Williams makes the leap. WOMEN’S COLLEGE 14. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, big schools come on lately. BASKETBALL Today 191.618. If not, I’ll go to FGC and 1 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, 15. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, get my degree for nurs- ESPN — Big Ten Conference, 1:05 p.m. 191.618. ing before going on some- championship,, at Indianapolis Toronto vs. Houston at Kissimmee, 16. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 3 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 191.598. where.” FS1 — Big 12 Conference, semifinal, at Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Baltimore at 17. (42) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, The right offer to Oklahoma City Sarasota, 1:05 p.m. 191.496. Williams could be on the 3:30 p.m. Boston vs. Pittsburgh (ss) at Bradenton, 18. (47) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, way with a host of in-state ESPN — Southeastern Conference, 1:05 p.m. 191.489. championship, at Duluth, Ga. Philadelphia vs. Minnesota at Fort 19. (66) Jeff Burton, Toyota, 191.435. schools looking his way. 5:30 p.m. Myers, 1:05 p.m. 20. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 191.381. “Lately, I’ve had UCF FS1 — Big 12 Conference, semifinal, at Detroit vs. Miami at Jupiter, 1:05 p.m. 21. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, and West Florida, Saint Oklahoma City St. Louis vs. Washington at Viera, 190.934. Leo University and Weber 7 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 22. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, International want me to ESPN — Atlantic Coast Conference, Atlanta vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, 190.543. championship, at Greensboro, N.C. 1:10 p.m. 23. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, come practice with the 9 p.m. Colorado vs. Kansas City at Surprise, 190.503. team. They want a little ESPN — Pacific-12 Conference, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 24. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, one-on-one time to watch championship, at Seattle Milwaukee (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs at 189.514. me play. From there, they WINTER PARALYMPICS Mesa, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 25. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 190.396. 11 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland at 26. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 189.893. would evaluate me and NBCSN — Events (same-day tape) Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. 27. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, then offer or help me find 2 a.m. Milwaukee (ss) vs. Cleveland at 189.767. a school where I can play. NBCSN — Alpine Skiing — Super-G Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 28. (26) Cole Whitt, Toyota, 189.647. I’ve had offers from smaller ——— Cincinnati vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, 29. (20) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, schools out of state. I’ve Monday Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 189.328. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL San Francisco vs. L.A. Dodgers at 30. (13) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, had some from New York 7 p.m. Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 189.261. and Maryland.” ESPN2 — Metro Atlantic Athletic Texas vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 31. (98) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, Williams feels he has Conference, championship, at Springfield, 4:05 p.m. 188.851. what it takes to play in col- Mass. San Diego vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, 32. (30) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, NBCSN — Colonial Athletic Ariz., 4:10 p.m. 188.838. lege and that a lot of his tal- Association, championship, at Baltimore Monday 33. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 188.686. ent is between his ears. 9 p.m. Atlanta vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, 34. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 188.429. “The mental aspect of ESPN — West Coast Conference, 1:05 p.m. 35. (95) Michael McDowell, Ford, semifinal, at Las Vegas Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, 188.271. ESPN2 — Southern Conference, 1:05 p.m. 36. (23) Alex Bowman, Toyota, championship, at Asheville, N.C. Detroit vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, 188.166. 11:30 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 37. (51) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, ESPN2 — West Coast Conference, Tampa Bay vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Owner Points. semifinal, at Las Vegas 1:05 p.m. 38. (7) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, SOCCER Miami vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Owner Points. 3:55 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 39. (83) Ryan Truex, Toyota, Owner NBCSN — Premier League, Sunderand Oakland vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Points. at Liverpool Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 40. (36) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, WOMEN’S COLLEGE Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee at Owner Points. BASKETBALL Phoenix, 4:05 p.m. 41. (33) Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, Owner 4 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Points. FS1 — Big East Conference, semifinal, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 42. (32) Travis Kvapil, Ford, Owner at Rosemont, Ill. Cincinnati vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., Points. 6:30 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 43. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, Owner FS1 — Big East Conference, semifinal, Kansas City vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Points. at Rosemont, Ill. Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Failed to Qualify 7 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco at 44. (35) Blake Koch, Ford, 186.683. ESPN — American Athletic Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. 45. (40) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Conference, championship, at Uncasville, San Diego vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, 186.207. Conn. Ariz., 4:10 p.m. 46. (77) Dave Blaney, Ford, 186.143. 9 p.m. Houston vs. Washington at Viera, 47. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, FS1 — Big 12 Conference, 6:05 p.m. 182.822. championship, at Oklahoma City Seattle (ss) vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, 48. (44) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 181.044.

COURTESY American Legion hold ’em American Legion Post 57’s monthly Texas Hold ’em fundraiser was Feb. 21. Five winners split a pot of $1,750. Standing (from left) are Dee May, Art Lowes, Jason Cowart and Paul Jones. Seated are dealer Jarod Pruitt (left) and Ray Hodges. 3BSPORTS

Page Editor: Brandon Finley, 754-0420 LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 3B GAMES Monday Wins all-around n Fort White High weightlifting hosts Indian Invitational, 4 p.m. n Fort White High softball at P.K. Yonge for CHS Friday School, 6 p.m. n Columbia High JV By BRANDON FINLEY also had a hit. ple of hits, but she’s one baseball vs. Baker County [email protected] Milton and Culp led the of those players that just High, 6 p.m. team with three RBIs each quietly comes in a does Tuesday With the baseball and and Harrison Shubert had her job,” Williams said. n Columbia High softball teams in action for an RBI. “She’s a secret weapon tennis vs. Oakleaf High, Columbia High on Friday Milton and Mauldin for us. When you have 4:15 p.m. night, it made for a good scored twice, while two pitchers, it gives us n Fort White High time in Lake City as both Hollingsworth and Tyler an advantage over other softball vs. P.K. Yonge teams came away with Myrick each scored one teams that only have one School, 6 p.m. shutouts. run. arm at the end of the n Columbia High The baseball team defeat- Hits weren’t as easy year.” baseball at Suwannee ed Fort White High, 7-0, to come by for the Lady The Lady Tigers are 9-0 High, 7 p.m. (JV-4:30) behind a complete-game Tigers in a pitching strug- after Friday’s win. n Fort White High effort from Caleb Vaughn. gle, but when Columbia Columbia will play a pair baseball vs. Santa Fe The Lady Tigers hand- needed a hit the most, of Gainesville schools next High, 7 p.m. (JV-4:30) JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter ed West Nassau High a Caleigh McCauley came week. The Lady Tigers n Columbia High Florida senior Will Yeguete raises a cut piece of net after 2-0 shutout behind a through with a two-run host Gainesville High at softball vs. Gainesville beating Kentuckey 84-65 on Saturday. two-run homer from homer to score Tatum 7 p.m. on Tuesday and High, 7 p.m. (JV-5) Caleigh McCauley to seal Morgan in the bottom of Buchholz High at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday the deal. the fifth inning. on Wednesday. n Columbia High Vaughn moved to 4-0 “Any game, any girl can The baseball team didn’t softball vs. Buchholz UF sweeps SEC on the year after pitching come up and win it for fare as well on Saturday in High, 5:30 p.m. the complete game with 14 us,” Columbia High head an 8-0 loss to Wakulla. Thursday Associated Press it all. strikeouts, three hits and coach Jimmy Williams The Tigers only had n Columbia High Young scored 18 points in one walk. said. “We’re lucky to have three hits with Tyler tennis vs. Ridgeview GAINESVILLE — With his home finale and No. 1 “He continued to do a team full of girls like Myrick, Milton and Vaughn High, 4 p.m. strands of net behind their Florida routed 25th-ranked what he has done for us all McCauley.” each reaching. n Fort White High ears, Florida seniors Casey Kentucky 84-65 on Saturday, year,” head coach Heath The Lady Tigers are also Hollingsworth had softball at Santa Fe High, Prather, Scottie Wilbekin, becoming the first team in Phillips said. “Anytime you lucky to have two pitchers two walks and Culp also 6 p.m. Will Yeguete and Patric Southeastern Conference strikeout 14 batters and who can win on any given reached on a walk. n Columbia High Young stopped at midcourt history to go 18-0 in league only walk one, that’s evi- night. Wakulla was big in two softball at Suwannee and kissed the floor. play. dent of what you’re doing Ashley Shoup picked up innings, scoring three High, 7 p.m. (JV-5) It was the first step toward “This is the way to go as a competitor on the the win after allowing six in the third inning and n Fort White High the next goal — winning out,” Young said. mound to get us a nice hits and striking out three adding five more in the baseball at Chiefland win.” batters in just over five fifth. High, 7 p.m. (JV-4) The Tigers were also innings. Columbia is 8-2 after the Friday good at the plate with Alex Erin Anderson came in weekend. n Columbia High Milton collecting three hits with one out in the sixth The Tigers return to softball vs. Palatka High, Lady Indians and Dalton Mauldin and inning to pick up the save action in a rematch against 7 p.m. Jordan Culp reaching base for the Lady Tigers. Suwannee High at 7 p.m. n Columbia High twice. Levi Hollingsworth “Ashley scattered a cou- on Tuesday in Live Oak. baseball vs. Middleburg High, 7 p.m. (JV-4:30) fall short, 8-7 n Fort White High baseball at Interlachen By TIM KIRBY cleared the bases before High, 7 p.m. (JV-4:30) [email protected] she was thrown out at third on the relay from the out- BRIEFS FORT WHITE — field. Football scores in district Bruce scored her second games are coming up on run in the fourth inning. She YOUTH WRESTLING the wrong side for Fort doubled, moved to third on Club registration White High softball. The a wild pitch and scored on a Lady Indians lost, 8-7, at sacrifice fly by Redwine. begins Tuesday home to Keystone Heights Keystone Heights pushed Monsta Wrestling High on Friday. the lead to 8-4 with a pair of Club registration begins Fort White (3-6, 0-4) runs in the fifth inning. A at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday fell by the same margin sac fly by Brianna Wells at Richardson Middle to Interlachen High in its and squeeze bunt by Wood School. Parents can last District 5-4A game. It brought in the runs. register children was the first district win The two outs were the on Tuesdays and for Keystone Heights (3-6, first of eight in a row retired Thursdays during 1-2). by Fort White’s Cushman. March. Registration fee Fort White opened on top The host Lady Indians of $75 includes USA and with two runs in the first climbed back into the game AAU competition cards. inning. Ashley Chesney with three runs in the fifth Practice begins was hit by a pitch on an 0- inning, two coming after 2 count. Morgan Cushman two outs. March 18, and the times BRANDON FINLEY/Lake City Reporter are 5:30-7 p.m. for middle singled and Shea Chesney Ashley Chesney led off singled in her sister. Shea with a triple and scored on Columbia High head softball coach Jimmy Williams talks to Hollianne Dohrn between and high school ages and Chesney later scored, but a fly ball by Shea Chesney. innings on Friday. 6:45-7:30 p.m. for the production was cut Alexa Hatcher and Chelsea elementary school ages. short with one runner Nieland singled and Bruce For details, call coach thrown out at the plate on ripped an RBI-double for Kevin Warner at (352) a come-backer and another her third hit of the game. 281-0549 or go to mon picked off third base. Nieland scored as Redwine [email protected]. Keystone Heights scored added an infield hit. three runs in the top of While Cushman was FORT WHITE CHEERING the second inning. Kristin shutting down the visit- Parent meeting Wood’s two-run triple was ing Lady Indians, Brittany the big blow and she later Shellpepper did the same to on Thursday scored on a wild pitch. the home team. She retired Cheerleading tryouts Fort White tied it with seven of the eight final bat- for Fort White varsity, a run in the bottom of the ters to preserve the win. junior varsity and middle inning. Caitlyn Bruce led In addition to Bruce’s school squads are 9 a.m. off with a single and Kayla three hits, Cushman, March 22 in the high Redwine bunted for a base Nieland and Redwine each school gym. There is a hit. The runners advanced had two hits. Bailey Robison tryout clinic from on a wild pitch. Kylee Crews’ also had a hit. 3:30-5:30 p.m. ground ball to second base Fort White plays back- March 18-20 in the gym. scored Bruce, but it turned to-back district games A mandatory parent into a double play when the against P.K. Yonge School meeting for those runner was thrown out at on Monday and Tuesday. interested in trying out is third. The Monday make-up 6 p.m. Thursday. Keystone Heights dou- game is in Gainesville, For details, call Kathy bled its score in the third while the Blue Wave visit DePratter at 497-5952, inning after loading the on Tuesday. Santa Fe High Ext. 158, or e-mail deprat bases with two outs. A fly is a road game on Thursday [email protected]. ball by Brooke Tussinger All games are at 6 p.m.

ADULT SOFTBALL Spring sign-up ends March 21 Columbia County Adult Softball spring registration is under way through March 21. The league schedule is women on Monday, church on Tuesday, men on Wednesday and co-ed on Thursday. Team registration is $250. Registration deadline and coaches meeting are 7 p.m. March 21 at the adult softball concession stand meeting room. For details, contact columbiacountyadult [email protected] or call Casandra Wheeler at 365-2168. n From staff reports 4BSports

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