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Invaders are everywhere. DEERSLAYER This Burmese python killed Not all of them are creepy. and swallowed a deer in the Pythons are invasive species definition of an invasive species. Everglades. in Fla., but so are local ducks. But creatures don’t have to be The snakes creepy to qualify as invasive. haven’t yet By TONY BRITT Muscovy ducks, commonly found learned to thrive [email protected] around Lake DeSoto and elsewhere in Columbia in Lake City, are hardly the stuff of County, though, Burmese pythons, slithering nightmares, but they, too, are an due to the through the Everglades eating alli- climate. gators and deer, are the textbook SPECIES continued on 2A Courtesy NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/Everglades National Park STATE He Gun bills won’t coming to give an floor today, inch to tomorrow Senate, House to take up cancer school safety legislation. From staff and wire reports

The Florida Senate is expected to take Matthew Mazza, 14, up a wide-ranging school safety bill today, stands firm in face of while the House is set to take up a similar bill Friday. difficult prognosis. Senate Bill 7026 and HB 7101 will go before both chambers as lawmakers react to the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman By CARL MCKINNEY Douglas High School in Parkland, which [email protected] left 17 dead. Crystal West thought the two Both bills moved through House and years she spent praying for Senate committees her 14-year-old son, Matthew Both bills this week. Mazza, had worked. raise the The Senate bill So when she learned in legal age for establishes a commit- January his brain cancer had purchasing tee to investigate “sys- returned, meaning he had rifles or long tem failures” related slim chances of surviving past to the Parkland shoot- guns to 21 ing and creates a pro- the next five years, she felt and ban the numb. Then gram to help schools sale of bump- prepare for emergen- another emo- fire stocks MORE tion took hold. cy situations. within the Both bills raise the INSIDE “I was angry COURTESY PHOTOS n Fundraiser because I state. legal age for purchas- set, Page 2A. believed and TOP: Crystal West embraces ing rifles or long guns prayed that her son, Matthew Mazza, to 21 and ban the sale of bump-fire stocks he was healed,” West said. “I whom she is cherishing within the state. was angry at God a little bit. I every moment with. The bills include numerous other issues, hate to say that.” Matthew, who has brain including allowing specially trained teach- But anybody who spends cancer, only has a one in 20 ers to bring guns to class. The bills do enough time around Matthew chance of surviving past the not include bans on assault-style weapons. will find it impossible to stay next five years. LEFT: Well- Lawmakers need to pass a final version that way, she said. wishers send their regards before the scheduled March 9 end of the “His attitude is contagious,” to Matthew, who found out annual legislative session. she said. in January that his brain Florida Commissioner of Agriculture cancer had returned. Adam H. Putnam released a statement MATTHEW continued on 2A GUNS continued on 2A

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SPECIES QUICK HITS Continued From 1A Scripture of the Day invasive species, native to Mexico, Central and South "Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, America. bless his holy name." Nonnative species are — Psalms 103:1 (KJV) animals living outside captivity that did not his- torically occur in Florida. Thought for Today More than 500 nonnative fish and wildlife species Happiness is a by-product. You cannot pursue it by and 1,180 nonnative plant itself. species have been docu- — Sam Levenson mented in the state. Invasive species, on the other hand, are nonnative species that harm the envi- Winning Lottery Numbers ronment and reduce pop- Pick 3: (Wednesday midday) 4-0-5 ulation numbers of native Pick 4: (Wednesday midday) 9-6-8-4 species. Pick 5: (Wednesday midday) 7-4-9-7-3 National Invasive Species Awareness Week, which runs through tomor- Correction row, lets officials to address KAREN PARKER/Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission A story in the Feb. 16 edition of the Lake City Reporter the issues caused by the The brown anole, a lizard native to Cuba and the Bahamas, is primarily responsible indicated Justin Moses is 46 years old. He is 41. introduction of plant and for reducing the number of native green anoles in Florida, and has been spotted animal nonnative species. throughout the county. Columbia County, too, has its share of invasive cies in Columbia County ted throughout the county. exotics arrived by natural Submissions species. include: Blue tilapia, Columbia County range expansions and oth- The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption Karen Parker, Florida oscars (chilids), the Cuban doesn’t have the same ers escaped from research information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would Fish and Wildlife Tree Frog, cane toad, issue with invasive species facilities during tropical like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture Conservation Commission Cogon grass, water hya- such as pythons and con- storms and hurricane, oth- and information to associate editor Justin Caudell at public information coordi- cinth, water lillies, hydrilla, strictors due to its climate, ers are pets that have been [email protected]. nator, said there is even Brazilian pepper trees and Parker said. released. nonnative species living in wild hogs. “Cooler winters prevent “The best way to prevent her yard. Some of the more exotic the animals from thriving new introduction of non- Lake City Reporter “The homeowners that animals seen in Columbia up here,” she said. native species into Florida HOW TO REACH US BUSINESS...... 754-0419 had the house before we County include some from If anyone sees an exotic is to be a responsible pet Main number ...... 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MATTHEW THE WEATHER Continued From 1A FUNDRAISER SCHEDULED Grace Pediatrics, where Matthew Mazza’s mother 1 THU 02FRI 03SAT 04SUN 05 MON works, has reached out to Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mostly Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny In early 2016, Matthew 2941 W. U.S. Highway 90, which is holding a cloudy North North sunny Light vomited several times a wind 10 wind 10 wind day nearly every day for a fundraiser for Matthew and his family from 5 to mph mph month, putting him in the 8 p.m. Monday. A percentage of the restaurant’s hospital at one point. proceeds will go toward Matthew’s medical HI 83HI LO LO 54 HI 72 HI LO LO 43 HI 70HI LO LO 38 HI HI68 LO LO 38 HI 70HI LO LO 47 “That started a series expenses, said Grace Pediatrics employee Jessica of doctor’s appointments,” West said. Shotwell, and patrons will have the opportunity REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Thursday, Feb. 1 Multiple tests failed to to donate additional money. Thursday's highs/Thursday night's low pinpoint the problem. Valdosta City Friday Saturday There was only one 81/50 Jacksonville 85/56 Cape Canaveral thing left to check for. surgery and in June began “He yelled out, ‘No, it Tallahassee Lake City 78/54/pc 73/53/s “The doctor said, ‘Let’s undergoing a weekly round wasn’t supposed to be like 83/52 83/54 Daytona Beach 75/50/pc 68/50/s do one more test to rule of chemo for four months. this, I didn’t get to say Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 82/57/pc 77/54/s Pensacola 83/58 85/63 Ft. Lauderdale 82/64/sh 75/60/s out a brain tumor,” West Making it through those goodbye,’” she recounted. 77/52 Panama City 76/56 Ocala Gainesville 75/45/s 71/42/s said. “And that’s how we months would have been Though he was still 85/61 Jacksonville 73/47/s 69/44/s found out.” impossible were it not for upset the next day, West Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 81/69/pc 75/64/s The possibility of brain 86/67 88/65 Lake City 75/45/s 71/42/s Matthew’s positive attitude, could see signs of him cancer hadn’t even crossed West said. coming back to his old self. Tampa Miami 83/63/sh 77/59/s Naples 83/58/pc 78/55/s West’s mind. “Even while he was weak After treatment, 83/65 West Palm Beach 83/67 Ocala 76/46/pc 73/43/s “It was the last thing and tired, he was always Matthew’s condition Orlando 80/52/pc 73/51/s I thought of until they trying to encourage me,” started to improve. Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 70/47/pc 68/49/s mentioned it,” she said. Ft. Myers 83/68 Pensacola she said. Doctors scheduled 85/67 69/45/pc 68/48/s On Feb. 24, 2016, He’s always been like follow-up scans every three Naples Tallahassee 72/42/pc 70/42/s Matthew went in for an 81/68 Miami Tampa 79/54/pc 74°/53/s that, West said. months to make sure the 83/68 MRI scan at UF Health “He does have a lot of tumor didn’t come back. Key West Valdosta 69/40/s 67/41/s W. Palm Beach 81/62/sh 75/58/s Shands in Gainesville. faith,” she said. “He’s like In June or July 2017, 83/70 West was told it would an old soul.” scans showed a spot on take about 20 minutes. In September, Matthew Matthew’s brain, but said it LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI 5.90" Test An hour and a half later, finally had to face a might be nothing to worry An exclusive a doctor called them into a moment he wasn’t about. TEMPERATURES SUN room to deliver the news. prepared for. The spot showed no High Wednesday 82 Sunrise today 6:55 a.m. service The scan revealed West’s ex-husband signs of growth until Low Wednesday 54 Sunset today 6:30 p.m. 6 brought to Matthew had moved in with them in January, when a doctor Normal high 72 Sunrise tom. 6:54 a.m. HighEXTREME: our readers 10 minutes to burn medulloblastoma, the most Normal low 47 Sunset tom. 6:31 p.m. 30 mins to burn Lake City partly to support told West the cancer was Today’s by common type of malignant Record high 87 in 1997 Matthew and partly back. Record low 25 in 2002 MOON ultra-violet The Weather brain tumor in children. radiation risk because of his own poor “I burst into tears,” she Moonrise today 6:21 p.m. for the area on Channel. “I was hysterical,” West health. said. “Matthew just buried PRECIPITATION Moonset today 6:45 a.m. said. “But my son was very “We got along,” West his head a little bit.” a scale from 0 Wednesday 0.00" Moonrise tom. 7:26 p.m. to 10+. calm. He was like, ‘at least said. Only 5 percent of Month total 1.58" Moonset tom. 7:28 a.m. we know what it is.’” West was at the hospital patients with reoccurring Year total 5.90" Matthew was with Matthew, who was medulloblastoma survive Normal month-to-date 3.20" immediately taken to Normal year-to-date 6.51" suffering from a fever, past five years, West said. March 1 March 9 March 17March 24 Forecasts, data and graphics intensive care. The ©2018, The Weather Company, LLC when she got a call from “I’m always going to be Full Last New First Quarter Quarter hospital scheduled surgery her other son. Ben Mazza, optimistic,” she said. “I try for the next day to remove 18, told West he couldn’t not to allow myself to think the tumor. wake his father up. the worst, but I do keep “He looked at me that West dashed out of the it in the back of my mind. WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY night and said, ‘Mom, hospital room and made it But I really do try to enjoy 00 7a 1p 7p 1a 6a The most devastating avalanche in United you’re not worried about to the elevator before she each moment.” 90 States history occurred anything happening to me, got another call, this time Every Saturday morning, 84 84 84 85 83 82 on this date in 1910 at 80 76 Wellington, Wash. Two are you? Mom, Jesus has from her own father. Matthew crawls into bed Great Northern trains got me. Who can touch 70 including steam She had to turn around, with his mother, wakes 63 locomotives and 60 59 60 59 me?’” West recalled. “It walk back into the room, her up and gives her an 57 57 54 passenger cars carrying 96 people just made me cry even look Matthew in the eye, extended hug. The two 50 were pushed over a more because of how and tell him his father had then sit down for a cup of 40 ledge at Stevens Pass brave he is.” by the avalanche. just died. coffee together. 30 Matthew started a six- Despite managing to stay “I just can’t imagine my week radiation treatment optimistic about his cancer, life without him,” West three weeks after the Matthew broke down. said. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 NEWS LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A

GEORGIA Teacher fires gun in classroom; no one hurt

By JEFF MARTIN as the play-by-play announcer for said in texts that her teacher had ignited a new debate over gun con- increased presence at the city’s Associated Press the high school’s football team, turned the lights off and told the trol in America. schools in response after the note police said in a tweet . students to sit in a corner. The shooting happened about was found. Threats have been ATLANTA — A social studies Police didn’t immediately say Then, in an act that brought 11:30 a.m. Wednesday during made at schools across the coun- teacher barricaded himself inside why Davidson fired the gun, but home the danger of the situation, Davidson’s planning period. try in the wake of the Feb. 14 a classroom at a Georgia high noted that he aimed away from Emma texted her mother, “omg Students were trying to get into shooting at Marjory Stoneman school on Wednesday and fired a anyone into an exterior window she’s putting desk his classroom, but he wouldn’t let Douglas High School in Parkland, handgun once in what may have as the principal tried to unlock the in front of the them in. The students notified the Florida. been a warning shot, authorities classroom door. After the gunshot, door.” principal, who tried to open it with Dalton has about 2,000 students, said. the school was immediately placed Jacobs said she a key. according to its website. It is locat- No students were in the class- on lockdown. was driving in At Dalton High a week ago, ed about 90 miles north of Atlanta. room at the time, and the only “I don’t know whether he was Tennessee, about police found a “threatening” note Students were taken to the injury reported was a student just firing the gun off to let people 100 miles away on the floor of a classroom, but Northwest Georgia Center and who hurt her ankle running when know to back off or what,” Frazier from the school, it wasn’t related to the shooting parents went there for pickup. Dalton High School was evacuat- said. when she got the Davidson Wednesday. Dalton is known as the Carpet ed. It’s not clear what charges texts. She said Police said the note was found Capital of the World, since much of The teacher, Jesse Randal Davidson will face. she immediately pulled over and Feb. 21, and mentioned a threat the carpet for U.S. and world mar- Davidson, was taken into custo- Student Emma Jacobs texted started shaking. against the school the following kets is produced within a 25-mile dy without incident after a 30- to her mother while she hid inside The shooting happened two day. radius of the city. The origins of 45-minute standoff with officers, a darkened classroom, her moth- weeks after a Florida school shoot- Assistant Police Chief Cliff Dalton’s carpet industry are traced Dalton police spokesman Bruce er, Annmarie Jacobs, told The ing left 17 students and faculty Cason said in a statement at the to the making of bedspreads in the Frazier said. Davidson, 53, serves Associated Press. Emma, a junior, dead, put the country on edge and time that officers planned an community. Dick’s Sporting Goods will stop selling AR-15s

Gun sales also aren’t effective enough to keep us from selling some- now restricted; one a gun like that.’” age 21, older. This isn’t the first time Dick’s has pulled back on By TERENCE CULLEN assault weapons, however. Tribune News Service The Pittsburgh-based company pulled weapons Dick’s Sporting Goods like the AR-15 in December will no longer sell assault- 2012, after 20 first grad- style weapons or high-ca- ers and six teachers were pacity magazines under any fatally shot at Sandy Hook of its brands in wake of the Elementary School in deadly Florida high school Connecticut. shooting, the company’s Dick’s started selling CEO said Wednesday. military-style weapons at “To think about the loss its nearly three dozen Field and the grief that those & Stream stores, however, kids and those parents when they opened in 2013. MIKE STOCKER/Tribune News Service had, we said, ‘We need to The publicly-traded com- Students head back to school at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday for the first time do something,’” Chairman pany also owns the Gold after a gunman killed 17 students in the school on Valentine’s Day. and CEO Ed Stack said Galaxy and True Runner on ABC News’ “Good brands. Morning America.” “And Cruz, 19, was legally Fla. high school reopens after shooting we’re taking these guns able to buy the multiple out of all of our stores per- rifles he owned despite a Associated Press a donkey. One of the horses had dent movement to restrict assault manently.” history of mental illnesses. “eagle pride” painted on its side. A weapons. The company will also The decision comes PARKLAND — Students and teach- nearby woman held a sign offering About 150 grief counselors were no longer sell guns to cus- as major companies like ers hugged and cried Wednesday as “free kisses.” on campus “to provide a lot of love, a tomers younger than 21. Hertz and Delta Air Lines they returned under heavy police After school dismissed, members lot of understanding” and to help stu- Stack’s announcement drop corporate arrange- guard to Marjory Stoneman Douglas of the Guardian Angels wearing dents “ease back” into their school comes exactly two weeks ments with the NRA. High for the first time since a teen- their trademark red berets lined the routines, Runcie said. after the Marjory Stoneman Walmart similarly halt- ager with an assault rifle killed 17 streets at a crosswalk. The freshman building where Douglas High School mas- ed sales of semi-automatic people and thrust the huge Florida Kashuv said he was amazed by the Feb. 14 massacre took place sacre, during which gun- rifles in August 2015. school into the center of a renewed the outpouring of support from the remained cordoned off. man Nikolas Cruz killed 17 Stack said the com- national gun debate. community, including the police Students were told leave their people with an AR-15 and pany is a strong Second The half-day began with fourth presence, the animals and many backpacks at home. Principal Ty swastika-marked high-ca- Amendment supporter, period so that the nearly 3,300 stu- well-wishers. There were letters Thomas tweeted that the school’s pacity magazines. but executives also want dents could first be with the people from all over the world and “banners focus would be on “emotional read- Cruz bought a shotgun tighter gun regulations — they were with during the shooting on every single wall,” he said. iness and comfort, not curriculum.” from Dick’s in November something survivors of two weeks ago. Some of the officers carried mili- In each classroom, colored pen- 2017, which wasn’t used the Florida shooting have “In the beginning, everyone was tary-style rifles, and Superintendent cils, coloring books, stress balls and in the melee. Once execu- rallied for in the last two super serious, but then everyone Robert Runcie said the police pres- toys were available to help students tives found out, Stack said, weeks. cheered up and it started being the ence would continue for the remain- cope. they decided to make a “When we take a look same vibes we had before the shoot- der of the school year. The heavy “It’s not how you go down. It’s change about how they did at what those kids and the ing. People started laughing and arms rattled some students. how you get back up,” said Casey business. parents and the heroes in joking around,” said Kyle Kashuv, “This is a picture of education in Sherman, a 17-year-old junior. She “We did everything the school, what they did, a junior who said he hugged every fear in this country.” The National said she was not afraid to be return, that the law required and our view was if the kids single teacher. Rifle Association “wants more people “just nervous.” still he was able to buy a can be brave enough to On the way in, teens were guarded just like this, with that exact firearm, Many students said the debate gun,” Stack said. “When organize like this, we can by hundreds of police officers. The to scare more people and sell more over new gun laws helped them pro- we looked at that, we said, be brave enough to take police were accompanied by comfort guns,” said David Hogg, who has cess the traumatic event and pre- ‘The systems that are in these out of here,” he said animals, including dogs, horses and become a leading voice in the stu- pared them to return. place across the board just on “GMA.” OBITUARY James Hicks, Jr. FL; brother, Levi Hicks, Lake James Hicks, Jr. was born July Park, GA; hosts of nieces neph- WithWithWithWithWith life life life lifelife 17, 1959, in Lake City, Florida to ews, other relatives and friends. the late James A memorial service will be insurance, Hicks, Sr. and held 11 a.m. Saturday, March insurance,insurance,insurance,insurance, Louisiana Wil- 3, 2018, at Grace Holiness liams Hicks. 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OUR OPINION Hollywood the hard way aul Santiago Colon, formerly of Fort White, has set up shop in LA now, R and we wish him well. We hated to see him go, but our loss is Tinseltown’s gain. We’ve been writing about Colon for some time now, following his progress from extra to stuntman to credited motion picture actor. He’s been making steady progress and you’ve likely seen him in some big-name films, including Iron Man 3. He expects even bigger things ahead, and his confidence is contagious. Talk about a local-guy-makes-good story. This one may have an ending even Hollywood couldn’t dream up. Good luck, Raul. Don’t forget us when you hit the big time. Nix mandatory union fees TODAY IN HISTORY ark Janus is a child sup- ments by union officials about how Democratic Party” and damage port specialist for the state they and other union employees “the progressive infrastructure in On this date: Mof Illinois who, like many spend their time.” this country, from think tanks to Illinoisans, has some disagreements More basic, though, is that when advocacy organizations.” But why In 1790, President George Washington signed a mea- with the policies of the American a union negotiates on behalf of pub- should the needs of union-aligned sure authorizing the first U.S. Census. Federation of State, County and lic workers, everything it does is groups take precedence over Janus’ In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state. Municipal Employees. Most inherently political. When AFSCME right to decide which causes to In 1890, J.P. Lippincott published the first U.S. edition Illinoisans, however, are not required pushes for higher wages or changes financially support? What if Illinois of the Sherlock Holmes mystery “A Study in Scarlet” by to pay dues to the union. Janus is. in work rules, it is putting itself on law required certain workers to con- Arthur Conan Doyle. Though he has chosen not to one side of a political issue. tribute to groups that provide useful In 1932, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old join AFSCME, Janus is nonetheless In a parallel case from California services but also donate heavily to son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped required under Illinois law to pay two years ago, Chief Justice John Republican causes? from the family home near Hopewell, New Jersey. fees to the union that represents Roberts asked the lawyer for the Writing in the Tribune two years (Remains identified as those of the child were found the state workers. He would like to stop state to name a topic of collective ago, Janus argued, “Government following May.) doing so, rather than support posi- bargaining that has nothing to do unions have pushed for government In 1940, “Native Son” by Richard Wright was first pub- tions and activities that conflict with with such matters. When he cited spending that made the state’s fiscal lished by Harper & Brothers. his views. And the U.S. Supreme “mileage reimbursements,” Roberts situation worse. How is that good In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, back from Court, which heard oral arguments disagreed: “It’s all money. If you for the people of the state? Or, for the Yalta Conference, proclaimed the meeting a success in the case Monday, looks inclined give more mileage expenses [to that matter, my fellow union mem- as he addressed a joint session of Congress. to let him. teachers], the amount that’s going bers who face the threat of layoffs In 1954, four Puerto Rican nationalists opened Those state employees who to be allocated to public education or their pension funds someday fire from the spectators’ gallery of the U.S. House of decline to join the union are exempt as opposed to public housing, wel- running dry?” Representatives, wounding five members of Congress. from that portion of dues that go to fare benefits — that’s always a pub- For Janus to win, the court would The United States detonated a dry-fuel hydrogen bomb, finance its political action. But they lic policy issue.” probably have to overrule a 1977 codenamed Castle Bravo, at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall are forced to pay “fair share” fees Mandatory fees require dis- decision that upheld such fees. Islands. that supposedly reflect the benefit senting nonmembers to support The justices came close in the 2016 In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an execu- they get from the union’s collective beliefs they reject. But the right of California case, shortly after the tive order establishing the Peace Corps. bargaining. The rationale is that if free speech, as the court long has death of Justice Antonin Scalia, In 1971, a bomb went off inside a men’s room at the workers could opt out of any pay- recognized, includes the freedom deadlocking 4-4. The addition of U.S. Capitol; the radical group Weather Underground ments, those doing so would be not to speak. To force someone to conservative Neil Gorsuch seems claimed responsibility for the pre-dawn blast. “free riders”: They would reap the pay for the advancement of political likely to provide the deciding vote In 1981, Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands pay and conditions the union negoti- positions without his or her con- for the reversal here. began a hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern ates — while paying members bear sent is incompatible with the First In 2014, the Supreme Court said Ireland; he died 65 days later. the union’s costs. Amendment. that “except in perhaps the rarest In 1995, the Internet search engine website Yahoo! There are obvious problems with Union officials say losing the of circumstances, no person in this was incorporated by founders Jerry Yang and David Filo. AFSCME’s argument for compulso- revenue from compelled payments country may be compelled to sub- In 2005, Dennis Rader, the churchgoing family man ry fees. The first is that the union would weaken their negotiating sidize speech by a third party that accused of leading a double life as the BTK serial kill- has the discretion to decide what power. But they also fear losing, he or she does not wish to support.” er, was charged in Wichita, Kansas, with 10 counts of counts as political spending and yes, political power. AFSCME’s This case is a chance for the jus- first-degree murder. (Rader later pleaded guilty and what doesn’t. Janus’ lawyers note Naomi Walker has warned that a tices to say: And we mean it. received multiple life sentences.) that these claims “turn, to a large loss in this case “could undermine degree, on self-interested judg- political operations that assist the n Chicago Tribune n Associated Press Lake City Reporter Lake City Reporter LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Serving Columbia County Since 1874 TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ Columnist has ‘hatred’ for president The Lake City Reporter is published with pride ties by Community Newspapers Inc. To the Editor: president. And God listened to Heaven. He certainly is not — forWe residents believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ and answered our prayers. King only hatred in your soul seems to tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” I jokingly told my husband that doesn’t like him. That’s fine — but me to be a bit of a problem. The WeOur believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and Gary King is writing a column I and many more are tired of read- rest of us just pray and repent for communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers‑ oriented get newspapers. things done!” about Billy Graham and some- ing a Christian article only to be that to happen. OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand how he will find a way to slam incensed at his hatred of our pres- I have written to the editor about profitableteamwork community of professionals‑ oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, President Trump. Didn’t have to ident. He is a flawed man and we you previously, Mr. King. I guess integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the wait long — happened in first third know it. But he is a good man and he feels you have a right to be teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, of article. King’s hatred for Trump we know that too. obnoxious. integrity and hard work. is not only obvious, it is getting King stated, he IS going to meet Todd Wilson, Publisher boring. Millions of Christians in Billy in Heaven. So he must be per- Patricia Albury Robert Bridges, Editor the U.S. prayed for him to become fect because he knows he is going High Springs JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor Make Congress respond to shooting DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman To the Editor: bility. There has been no significant in both areas. legislation to protect the schools And when suspicions are report- Yes, it’s another school shoot- and the children from this continu- ed, agencies like the FBI, school ing. On television, David Hogg, ing problem in decades. Naturally officials, and law enforcement a student journalist at Marjorie it’s frustrating, and we feel power- agencies need to better respond and LETTERS POLICY Stoneman Douglas High School, less. take preventative action. Most of called for “all of us to unite and What can you do? Get out and all, we need to communicate, work Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written stand up in the face of division” in vote. Call or write your senators together, and make our system and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 the wake of the tragedy that left and your congressmen. Let your work better and safer for our kids, words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters 14 students and 3 adults dead in newspapers and TV stations know our teachers, and all of us. And let’s must be signed and include the writer’s name, address Parkland. how you feel. Educate yourself. Be stop letting our legislators attach and telephone number for verification. Writers can We offer prayers and condo- involved with your schools and your riders to bills that will cause the have two letters per month published. Letters and lences, then our attention drifts, local law enforcement agencies. And other party or house of Congress to Congress does nothing, and then above all, report anything you feel kill that bill! guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not we have the next tragedy. Our lead- may be a sign of a problem. Love your children. Hug your necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. ers say it’s not yet the time to talk Support the Second Amendment, children. Tell them you love them, BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL about it. Then they promise action but acknowledge we do need to at least once a day. 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. and do nothing. When nothing have firmer gun regulations, means BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. changes, the Senate and House of to better support mental health Daneen and Bob Denny BY EMAIL: [email protected] Representatives take no responsi- issues, and competent supervision Gilchrist County THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A FGC a top performer in enrollment growth

From staff reports percent across the 28 mem- The college has also made ber colleges for the 2017- it a campus wide priority For the seventh con- 18 academic year. FTE is a to expand course offerings secutive semester, Florida measure of the total num- and programs and to retain Gateway College is report- ber of credit hours being students. ing an increase in student taken at the college divid- “In addition to these ini- enrollment. ed by the number of hours tiatives, we have re-exam- According to preliminary required for a student to be ined our enrollment pro- estimates, FGC increased considered full-time. cess for current and future enrollment by 6.3 percent Several initiatives at FGC students,” said Dr. for the 2017-18 academic FGC have contributed to Jennifer Price, vice presi- year and for the past 2½ the increase, including dent of enrollment manage- years has increased a total the availability of late-start ment and student affairs. of 18 percent. course options, improved “It was important for us to The Florida College student engagement and a create a more streamlined System saw a net growth push by administrators for process by improving com- COURTESY FGC in full-time equivalent full-time students to take 15 munication and eliminating According to preliminary estimates, FGC increased enrollment by 6.3 percent for (FTE) enrollment of just 0.3 credit hours per semester. obstacles.” the 2017-18 academic year. CALENDAR Today ‘Gardening questions?’ UF/IFAS Master Gardeners are available from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Columbia County Extension Office, 971 W. Duval St., Lake City. Stop by or call 386-752-5384 to receive research-based infor- mation from university trained vol- unteers. Friday Free tax prep The Columbia County UF/ IFAS Extension Office is accept- ing appointments for free tax fil- ing. Appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information, call 386-752-5384 or stop by the extension office at 971 W. Duval COURTESY St., Lake City. Fort White students recognize Black History Month Saturday Fort White Elementary students celebrated Black History Month in many different ways. In Lisa King’s second grade class, the African-American focus for February was on historical heroes. Students were studying heroes and biographies during this month ‘Race the Tortoise 5K’ and chose an African-American hero to research and write about the historical significance of each person to ELA and social The ninth annual Race the studies standards. Afterward, the students used recycled materials to create their character in the form of a biography bottle to Tortoise 5K at O’Leno State Park science standards. The culminating lesson ended with a presentation of their projects. The participating students and the historical (410 SE O’Leno Park Road, High heroes they chose, from left: Chloe Collier with Althea Gibson, Elijah Merritt with George Washington Carver, Carley Gillette with Springs) will start at 8 a.m. All lev- Sarah E. Goode, Lilliana Ramirez with Leroy “Satchel” Paige, Mya Wetherington with Madam CJ Walker, Emma Hodges with Fredrick els of ability welcome. Registration Douglass, Beatriz Zaragoza with Ruby Bridges, Milagros Lopez with Isabella “Sojourner Truth” and Quinton Dryden with Arthur Ashe. begins at 6:45 a.m. and ends at 7:30 a.m., when the park gate will dogs, chips and sodas/water will artist Jeanne Van Arsdall will be on sale at the door will be $5 The expo will feature Cinderella’s close for the race. Registration be available. Draft beer will be the instructor. The class is $65, for adults and $2 for students. Closet, which will give free prom details at www.FriendsOfOleno. available for $1. A portion of the which includes supplies. Call 386- Flowers and concessions will be dresses to girls who need them (if org. Proceeds go to O’Leno’s proceeds will benefit the Double 752-5229 for more information or available. it fits, it’s yours). Wedding dresses Nature Center. Six Service Dog Organization. to register. will be available for purchase for as Acoustic jam little as $25 and up to $100. Money Car show Scholarship breakfast Bowl-a-thon The March gathering of the from the wedding sales will help Racing for a Cure 2018 — the Gold Standard Chapter No. 48 CARC — Advocates for Citizens SongFarmers of the Suwannee purchase more prom dresses for 10th annual Fort White Car Show Order of the Eastern Stars will with Disabilities, Inc. will host its River Valley will be held from 7 girls who need them. For more for cystic fibrosis — will be held host its fourth annual Trisheka 25th annual bowl-a-thon at Lake to 9 p.m. at St. James Episcopal information, call 386-454-4550. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort T. Nelson Scholarship Breakfast City Bowl (347 SW State Road 247, Church, 2423 SW Bascom Norris White Community Center, 17579 from 10 a.m. to noon at Columbia Lake City) with sessions at 1 and Drive, Lake City. Acoustic jam History presentation State Road 47, Fort White. Email County Women’s Club, 1145 Dr. 3 p.m. Team registration is $50 format. Musicians, friends and Friends of the Library invites [email protected] for more Martin Luther King St. A $10 for a team of five people, which families welcome. No charge. For residents to attend “The Legacy information and to register. donation is required to attend. All covers two games of bowling and more information, call Skip Johns of Franklin Roosevelt’s WPA proceeds go toward the scholar- shoe rental. All proceeds will go to at 386-344-2906. in Florida” presented by David Chili cook-off and car show ship fund. For more information, CARC. For more information or to Schmidt, curator at The Florida The American Legion Riders of call 386-438-0679. register, call 386-752-1800 and ask Sunday Civilian Conservation Corps American Legion Post 57 will hold for Kathy. Museum at Highlands Hammock its fourth annual chili cook-off and Acrylic workshop Wedding and prom expo State Park. Schmidt’s program will classic car show from 11 a.m. to Gateway Art Gallery, located at Miss Fort White Pageant All Creations Salon and the High begin at 2 p.m. at the Columbia 2 p.m. at 2602 SW Main Blvd., 168 N. Marion Ave. in Lake City, The Miss Fort White and Junior Springs Lions Club will hold a wed- County Public Library Main Lake City. Admission is $5, which will present an acrylic workshop Miss Fort White Pageant will be ding and prom dress expo from Branch (308 NW Columbia Ave., includes a wristband for a spoon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an held at 6 p.m. in the Fort White noon to 4 p.m. at the club, 26900 Lake City) and include informa- of unlimited sampling of chili. Hot hour lunch break. Award-winning Elementary Auditorium. Tickets U.S. Highway 27, High Springs. tion on local WPA projects as well.

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COURTESY • Lawn Maintenance • Mulch & Gravel Installation Students receive ‘Rising Star’ award • Brush Cutting • Bush Hogging Lake City Christian Academy recently had six students receive the Rising Star High Achieving Student Award in Wes Evachek, Jr. Jacksonville. From left: J.D. Gaylard, Naturi Edwards, Gracie Hair, Bailey Shanks and Pastor Pete Beaulieu. Devante Jackson and Amanda Walker were unable to attend. Most of the students are dual enrolled at Florida Gateway 386-361-1034 College and are on their way to completing their associate degree. 6A THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 SCHOOLS LAKE CITY REPORTER Bulletin Board CLASS NOTES NEWS ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS n To leave an anonymous tip on a possible dangerous situation concerning Columbia County schools, call toll- free, (866) 295-7303. n To leave an anonymous message on a possible truancy problem in Columbia County schools, call 758-4947. n Items for the school page should be dropped off or mailed to the Lake City Reporter, 180 E. Duval St.,. Lake City, FL 32055; faxed to (386) by 752-9400; 5 p.m. Thursdays or e-mailed to [email protected]

STUDENT FOCUS Name: Cindy Kim Age: 9 Parents: Ae-yun Shin and Jong -woo Kim School and grade: Niblack Elementary, fourth Principal: Mrs. Nakitha Ivery What clubs or organizations, both in and out of school, do you belong to? National Achievers Society What would you like to do when you get out of school? I would like to be a journalist. COURTESY Achievements: A and A/B honor roll, perfect Summers Elementary recognizes ‘Kids with Character’ for February attendance, attend all AR parties, I earned a trip to Atlanta in third grade for making the honor roll. Summers Elementary recently honored the “Kids with Character” for the month of February. The students What do you like best about school? I like were selected for their problem solving abilities in displaying good character. Front, from left: Breanna Seale, how the teachers teach you at school. The teachers Rachel Brown, Vincent Ward, Mariah Newman-Ross, Amaya Lemite, Mya Merriex, Julian de la Cruz, Kyle show you many different ways to solve a problem. Zawada, Hunter Evans-Works, Alexzander Hughes, Aliciona Anderson, Marvin McCook and Braelynn Larson. This prevents me from struggling because I can use Back row: Summers Guidance Counselor Kelly Couey, Addie Brock, Ruth Ramos-Cruz, Heli Patel, James Dowda, the strategies taught and use the one that I am most Kyler McCoy, Isiah Hollie, Camille Ellis, Brooklyn Weaver, Katelyn Bestoso, Benjamin Culver, Phoenix Cole, comfortable with. Nadroj Jordan, Ja’Shyra Washington, Tripp Anderson and CARES Counselor Carlos Scippio. Not pictured: Amir Teacher’s comment(s) about student: Cindy is a very bright student. She is very caring and Staggers, Sarunyu Wilkinson, Jakhia Ross and Ja’miah Smith. generous. She is a joy to have in the class. Principal’s comment(s) concerning student’s involvement: I am so proud to have Cindy represent Niblack. She is always focused on her academics. Art sought for 2018 Congressional Art Competition She strives for excellence in every area. She is very kind and is well liked by her peers. Cindy is a very Congressman Neal Dunn’s office is ning piece will be hung in the United look forward to displaying the winning intelligent student with a very bright future. accepting artwork for the 2018 High States Capitol building along with piece in the Capitol for all to see.” Student’s comment(s) concerning honor: I feel School Congressional Art Competition other artwork from across the country. Submissions can include paintings, happy to be chosen for this honor. I will work harder for Florida’s Second Congressional The Congressional Art Competition drawings, collages and photogra- and continue to make my school proud of me. District, which includes Columbia began in 1982 and since then more phy, among other mediums. Artwork County. The United States House of than 650,000 young artists have been entered in the contest may be up to Representatives sponsors the compe- involved. 26 inches by 26 inches, up to 4 inches Open enrollment begins March 7 tition each spring to recognize and “The Congressional Art Competition in depth and not weigh more than 15 honor talented young artists from brings together students from around pounds. All entries must be original. Columbia County Schools will be accepting applica- each congressional district. the country to showcase the talent and For full competition guidelines, tions for student school choice controlled open enroll- High school students residing in creativity of our youth,” Dunn said. visit Dunn’s website at https://dunn. ment for the 2018-19 school year March 7 through Florida’s Second District are encour- “We have many talented young art- house.gov/art-competition. April 20. aged to submit their work. The win- ists in Florida’s Second District and I Staff reports B1

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ROUNDUP NCAA SCANDAL Lady Gators’ season ends at SEC Tourney Plenty of opinions, but no quick fixes NASHVILLE – Seniors Paulina Hersler and Haley Lorenzen, along with junior Funda Many agree the sport needs changes, Nakkasoglu each scored in double-figures but it wasn’t but no one is sure how to repair it. enough to overcome a slow in college sports. start as Florida dropped a 48-43 By RALPH D. RUSSO decision to Ole Miss in the first In September, the Justice Associated Presss round of the Southeastern Department arrested 10 Conference Tournament held at people, including four assis- Bridgestone Arena Wednesday. The cracked facade of tant coaches from Arizona, The first quarter set the NCAA hoops appears to be Southern California, Auburn stage for low-scoring affair, as crumbling and while LeBron and Oklahoma State. the 14-seed Rebels held a 9-6 advantage after the opening James, John Calipari and Payments of up to $150,000, 10 minutes of play. The Gators many agree that college supplied by Adidas, were refocused and held a five-point basketball should be over- promised to at least three top lead midway through the sec- hauled, there’s no consensus high school recruits to attend ond quarter before Ole Miss on how to repair the system. two schools sponsored by the ripped off a 21-3 run for a 32-19 A federal investigation has shoe company, according to lead 1:35 into the second half. alleged hundreds of thou- federal prosecutors. Florida attempted to rally using a 10-3 spurt and closed sands of dollars in bribes A report last week by within six points with 7:15 and kickbacks being fun- Yahoo! Sports revealed doc- remaining in the game. neled to influence recruits, uments showing dozens of The Gators’ shots weren’t an FBI probe that many fans prominent players, coaches FILE falling and the turnovers began believe reveals just a tiny In the wake of news reports concerning corruption in college basketball, the to mount, however, Florida con- slice of potential corruption NCAA continued on 6B NCAA is facing demands for reform to clean up the sport. tinued to push and was within four points with 2:46 remaining and again at two other times COLLEGE BASKETBALL: but couldn’t get any closer. Hersler notched her fourth Clemson 76, FSU 63 double-double of the season and of her career with 11 points and a game-high 10 rebounds Reed lifts – eight of those coming on the offensive end. Lorenzen led the Gators in scoring for the ninth time this Tigers over season with a team-best 14 points to go along with seven rebounds, as she and Hersler Seminoles helped Florida take the 39-36 edge on the boards. FSU falls below .500 in Nakkasoglu capped her outstanding debut season with ACC as Reed scores 22. the Gators scoring 11 points, hitting 2-of-5 three-pointers By PETE IACOBELLI and 5-of-6 from the line in 40 Associated Press minutes of action. CLEMSON, S.C. — Marcquise Gators power past UNF Reed scored 22 points and No. 18 GAINESVILLE — Florida beat Clemson won a program-record 11th UNF 8-3 on Wednesday night at Atlantic Coast Conference game with McKethan Stadium to improve a 76-63 victory over Florida State on to 9-1 on the season. Wednesday night. UNF opened the scoring The Tigers (22-7, 11-6) had won 10 in the first, as center fielder league games six times in 64 years as Dan Murphy launched a solo ACC members, but have never before home run to left center. Florida won this many conference games in evened it in the second inning a regular season. And they did it with with a homer from Jonathan late rallies in both halves. India, his third of the season. Clemson trailed 24-16 in the opening The Ospreys took the lead again in the top of the fourth half before closing the period on a 21-8 inning, scoring a run after a charge. Florida State clawed back to throwing error by Florida, but lead 45-42 midway through the second the Gators responded in the half before the Tigers took over and bottom half of the inning as outscored the Seminoles 34-18 the rest Shane Shifflett tied the game of the way. with a RBI single to score Florida State (19-10, 8-9) closed to India. 64-61 on Phil Cofer’s 3-pointer with Florida brought the bomb 2:58 remaining, but got no closer. squad in the fifth inning, as Gabe DeVoe had 13 points while three players hit homers to Shelton Mitchell and Elijah Thomas score five runs in the inning. JJ Schwarz and India hit back-to- had 11 points each for the Tigers, back shots and freshman Brady who took another step toward earn- Smith hit the first home run of ing a top four seed in next week’s his career. ACC Tournament. Clemson came On the mound, Tommy into the game tied for fourth with Mace was solid in his first BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter North Carolina State. The Wolfpack career start going 3.2 innings play at Georgia Tech on Thursday with two runs (one earned) Two storms in one week night. allowed on two hits. Andrew Cofer led the Seminoles with 21 Baker picked up the win with Tate Worrell and the rest of the Columbia Tigers (3-0) host Gainesville (2-0) tonight at 7 p.m. in the teams’ District 3-7A opener. The teams will also play again on Friday in Gainesville. points. Florida State’s leading scorer, 2.1 scoreless innings out of Terance Mann, had an awful shooting the bullpen. night as he went 1 of 9 from the field for three points, 10 fewer than his average. WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida State Reed had 13 points in the second half to rally the Tigers. He also added Transfers provide major lift for Lady ’Noles seven rebounds and five assists. 3 of FSU’s 5 starters transfer after three years at BIG PICTURE TCU. Florida State: The Seminoles are didn’t begin their All three have played signifi- long, strong and athletic, but strug- careers with team. cant roles for Florida State (24- gled to get rebounds with only 12 in 5), the third seed in this week’s the opening 20 minutes. Florida State Atlantic Coast Conference has a 3.8 rebounding margin this Tournament. The Seminoles season, but got outrebounded 20-12 By JOE REEDY by the Tigers. Only Trent Forrest also will likely host a regional Associated Press and Braian Angola had more than one in the NCAA Tournament for board for the Seminoles. The Tigers the third time in four years. TALLAHASSEE — Florida wound up winning the battle of the “For them to choose into boards, 39-30. That must improve if State’s women’s basketball it and buy it is really some- team has had major contribu- Florida State hopes to make noise in thing. Those kids are special,” the postseason. tions from transfer players this Semrau said. “What we look season. Clemson: It may be a simplification for in a transfer it’s not that we of things for the Tigers, but when they Three of the 11th-ranked hope they can do well. We need make shots they can beat anybody. Seminoles starters didn’t start them to and believe they can When they miss, they can lose to their careers with the program do well.” anyone. That was on display against but are finishing their careers Transfers played integral Florida State as Clemson shot just 8 of in Sue Semrau’s program. roles in the Seminoles reaching 24 and fell behind 24-16. Over the final Imani Wright played two at least the Sweet 16 in the past 6 minutes of the opening half, they seasons at Baylor before trans- three NCAA Tournaments. went 4 of 7 as part of 21-8 run to lead ferring in 2015 and sitting out a Maegan Cornwright averaged 35-32 at the break. Clemson made 11 year. Chatrice White left Illinois 11.5 points in her lone season COURTESY of 26 field goals in the second half to after two seasons in 2016 but at FSU in 2014-15 as it went to Florida State’s Imani Wright puts up a shot against Lousiville crawl past 40 percent shooting for the was ruled immediately eligible on Jan. 21. Wright is one of three transfers who have made an game. while AJ Alix is a graduate FSU continued on 6B impact on the Seminoles this season. 2B THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD NFL OFFSEASON TV LISTINGS NBA NHL Teams back at combine

Today EASTERN CONFERENCE EASTERN CONFERENCE COLLEGE BASKETBALL Atlantic Division Atlantic Division in search of 2018 success Noon W L Pct GB GP W L OT Pts BTN — Big Ten Tournament, second Toronto 43 17 .717 — Tampa Bay 64 43 17 4 90 round, Maryland vs. Wisconsin, at New Boston 44 19 .698 ½ Toronto 66 39 20 7 85 By ARNIE STAPLETON York Philadelphia 32 27 .542 10½ Boston 61 38 15 8 84 Associated Press 2:30 p.m. New York 24 38 .387 20 Florida 60 29 25 6 64 BTN — Big Ten Tournament, second Brooklyn 20 42 .323 24 Detroit 63 26 27 10 62 round, Michigan vs. Iowa-Illinois winner, Southeast Division Montreal 63 24 29 10 58 INDIANAPOLIS — at New York W L Pct GB Ottawa 62 21 31 10 52 6:30 p.m. Washington 36 26 .581 — Buffalo 64 20 33 11 51 Lured out of the broadcast BTN — Big Ten Tournament, second Miami 32 29 .525 3½ Metropolitan Division booth with a $100 million round, Penn St. vs. Northwestern, at Charlotte 28 34 .452 8 GP W L OT Pts contract that makes him New York Atlanta 19 43 .306 17 Washington 64 36 21 7 79 the highest-paid football 7 p.m. Orlando 18 43 .295 17½ Philadelphia 63 34 19 10 78 ESPN — Wichita St. at UCF Central Division Pittsburgh 64 36 24 4 76 coach ever, Jon Gruden ESPNU — Tulsa at East Carolina W L Pct GB New Jersey 63 33 22 8 74 sauntered up to the podi- 8 p.m. Cleveland 36 24 .600 — Columbus 63 32 26 5 69 um and flashed that mis- CBSSN — W. Kentucky at Middle Indiana 34 27 .557 2½ Carolina 63 27 25 11 65 chievous smile. Tennessee Milwaukee 33 28 .541 3½ N.Y. Islanders 64 29 28 7 65 “I’m very excited to be 9 p.m. Detroit 29 32 .475 7½ N.Y. Rangers 63 27 30 6 60 BTN — Big Ten Tournament, second Chicago 20 41 .328 16½ WESTERN CONFERENCE back here in Indianapolis,” round, Indiana vs. Minnesota-Rutgers WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Gruden declared. “I sure winner, at New York Southwest Division GP W L OT Pts have missed the combine.” ESPN — Cincinnati at Tulane W L Pct GB Nashville 62 39 14 9 87 Gruden is navigating an ESPN2 — Oregon at Washington St. Houston 47 13 .783 — Winnipeg 63 37 17 9 83 FILE ESPNU — California at Arizona St. San Antonio 36 26 .581 12 Minnesota 63 36 20 7 79 offseason NFL landscape ESPNEWS — South Florida at Memphis New Orleans 35 26 .574 12½ Dallas 63 36 23 4 76 that’s changed drastically Jon Gruden shouts instructions during the Raiders’ 10 p.m. Dallas 19 42 .311 28½ St. Louis 65 35 26 4 74 since he last roamed the 16-13 overtime loss to the New England Patriots in an FS1 — Stanford at Arizona Memphis 18 42 .300 29 Colorado 62 33 24 5 71 sideline nearly a decade AFC Divisional playoff game in 2002 in Foxboro, Mass. 11 p.m. Northwest Division Chicago 63 27 28 8 62 ago. ESPN2 — Oregon St. at Washington W L Pct GB Pacific Division “It’s a chance to get to and observed every team, “It’s a lot different ESPNU — Long Beach St. at UC Santa Minnesota 38 26 .594 — GP W L OT Pts know these guys, to know asked a lot of questions, Portland 35 26 .574 1½ Vegas 63 41 17 5 87 because you’re not allowed Barbara exactly what you’re getting took a look at the facilities, GOLF Oklahoma City 35 27 .565 2 San Jose 64 34 21 9 77 to have any interaction how they’re doing business, 5:30 a.m. Denver 33 28 .541 3½ Los Angeles 64 35 24 5 75 with the players, and I’ve when they come into the GOLF — European PGA Tour, Tshwane Utah 31 30 .508 5½ Anaheim 64 31 21 12 74 building,” said new Texans there’s a stack of analytic Open, first round, at Waterkloof, South Pacific Division Calgary 64 32 23 9 73 always complained about that since the new (collec- general manager Brian data or ‘DAY-tuh,’ however Africa (same-day tape) W L Pct GB Edmonton 63 27 32 4 58 Gaine. you want to say that word, 7:30 a.m. Golden State 48 14 .774 — Vancouver 63 24 32 7 55 tive bargaining agreement) GOLF — European PGA Tour, Tshwane L.A. Clippers 32 27 .542 14½ Arizona 62 18 34 10 46 came into place,” Gruden He said their athleticism people don’t even know how Open, first round, at Waterkloof, South L.A. Lakers 26 34 .433 21 said Wednesday. “A lot of and acumen are already to read it. It’s one thing to Africa Phoenix 19 44 .302 29½ Tuesday’s Games players would come to see well-known, and they’ll have the data — or DAY-tuh 2 p.m. Sacramento 18 43 .295 29½ Washington 3, Ottawa 2 flash their strength, speed — it’s another thing to know New Jersey 3, Pittsburgh 2 me in Tampa to get their GOLF — PGA Tour, WGC-Mexico and swiftness this week at how to read the damn thing. Championship, first round, at Mexico Tuesday’s Games Boston 4, Carolina 3, OT football fix. City Charlotte 118, Chicago 103 Florida 3, Toronto 2, OT “So, you’re not allowed Lucas Oil Stadium. “So, I’m not going to rely Cleveland 129, Brooklyn 123 Nashville 6, Winnipeg 5 Midnight (Friday) to have contact with these What the GMs and on GPSs and all the modern GOLF — LPGA Tour, HSBC Women’s Miami 102, Philadelphia 101 Minnesota 8, St. Louis 3 coaches want to do is get a technology. I will certainly Washington 107, Milwaukee 104 Dallas 2, Calgary 0 guys. But what’s most dis- Championship, second round, at look under the hood. have some people that are Singapore Portland 116, Sacramento 99 San Jose 5, Edmonton 2 couraging to me is we’ve MLB BASEBALL L.A. Clippers 122, Denver 120 Los Angeles 4, Vegas 1 got to make some decisions “We’d like to talk about professional that can help 1 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Wednesday’s Games on our roster, on salaries, football as much as we can, me from that regard. But I MLB — Spring training, N.Y. Yankees vs. Detroit 110, Milwaukee 87 Buffalo 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT but we need to know every- still think doing things the Toronto 117, Orlando 104 Montreal 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 on players and their futures Philadelphia, at Clearwater, Fla. thing we can to find out old-fashioned way is a good NBA BASKETBALL Atlanta 107, Indiana 102 St. Louis 2, Detroit 1 and you can’t even meet 8 p.m. Boston 134, Charlotte 106 Calgary at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. them,” Gruden grumbled. about these players,” Gaine way, and we’re going to try TNT — Philadelphia at Cleveland Golden State 109, Washington 101 N.Y. Rangers at Vancouver, 10 p.m. “I don’t know these guys. said. “So when they come to lean the needle that way Phoenix 110, Memphis 102 Today’s Games 10:30 p.m. I’ve never coached them. I into our building (we know) a little bit.” TNT — Minnesota at Portland New Orleans 121, San Antonio 116 Carolina at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. that they’re a good fit for us Also meeting in NHL HOCKEY Oklahoma City 111, Dallas 110, OT Pittsburgh at Boston, 7 p.m. never met half of them. So, 7 p.m. Houston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. New Jersey at Florida, 7:30 p.m. that’s been very, very dif- in the locker room, in the Indianapolis this week is NBCSN — Pittsburgh at Boston Today’s Games Tampa Bay at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ficult for me and I’ve been weight room, in the training the league’s competition 10 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Edmonton, 9 p.m. emotional about it at times.” room, in the meeting rooms, committee, which is looking NBCSN — Chicago at San Jose Philadelphia at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Arizona, 9 p.m. into fixing the catch rule, Brooklyn at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Chicago at San Jose, 10 p.m. On the next podium was out on the practice field.” SOCCER After this week, teams something commissioner 2:45 p.m. Minnesota at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Columbus at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Matt Patricia, who, unlike NBCSN — Premier League, Arsenal vs. his former colleague Josh will retreat to their head- Roger Goodell said was his Manchester City MEN’S COLLEGE WOMEN’S COLLEGE McDaniels, didn’t balk at quarters and begin prepar- top offseason priority. 7 p.m. BASKETBALL BASKETBALL leaving Bill Belichick’s ing for the annual flood of The committee is also ESPN2 — Women, She Believes Cup, free agents that will hit the pondering whether to United States vs. Germany, at Columbus, brigade. Ohio Tuesday’s Top 25 Games Tuesday’s Top 25 Games Then there was Andy market in mid-March. change the defensive pass WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 16 Tennessee 76, Mississippi St. 54 No. 7 Texas 79, Oklahoma 66 Reid, in the midst of anoth- NFL.com reported this interference rule from a 1 p.m. Saint Joseph’s 78, No. 17 Rhode Island 48 Wednesday’s Top 25 Games week that teams will soon spot foul into a 15-yard Miami 91, No. 9 North Carolina 88 No. 23 Belmont 88, Murray St. 64 (Ohio er major roster shakeup, SEC — SEC Tournament, second round, receive in-game player-track- infraction as it is in college. Alabama vs. Kentucky, at Nashville, Tenn. Arkansas 91, No. 14 Auburn 82 Valley Tournament) and his protege, Doug Wednesday’s Top 25 Games Today’s Top 25 Games 3 p.m. Pederson, still basking in ing data on every NFL play- Broncos coach Vance No. 3 Xavier 84, Providence 74 No. 23 N.C. State vs. North Carolina (ACC SEC — SEC Tournament, second round, Philadelphia’s first Super er in the league, something Joseph dismissed that pos- No. 4 Villanova 69, Seton Hall 68, OT Tournament, 11 a.m. Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt-Arkansas win- that could change the way sibility because of the harm No. 18 Clemson 76, Florida St. 63 No. 25 Mercer vs. Western Carolina Bowl triumph in just his ner, at Nashville, Tenn. No. 23 Kentucky 96, Mississippi 78 (Southern Tournament., 11 a.m. second season as coach of they scout opponents and it could cause to a league 7 p.m. No. 25 Houston 69, SMU 56 No. 15 Texas A&M vs. Arkansas (SEC evaluate free agents. that just gave us a thrilling SEC — SEC Tournament, second round, the Eagles. No. 21 Nevada at UNLV, 11 p.m. Tournament), 3:30 p.m. Tennessee vs. Auburn, at Nashville, Tenn. All are gathering this The league has gath- Super Bowl featuring 1,151 Today’s Top 25 Games No. 12 Tennessee vs. Auburn (SEC 9 p.m. ered the data since 2014 yards of offense, more than No. 11 Wichita State at UCF, 7 p.m. Tournament), 7 p.m. week in Indianapolis hop- SEC — SEC Tournament, second round, No. 1 Virginia at Louisville, 8 p.m. No. 14 Missouri vs. Mississippi (SEC ing to better their chances through sensors in play- any NFL game ever played. Missouri vs. Florida-Mississippi winner, No. 24 Middle Tenn. vs. Western Kentucky, 8 p.m. Tournament), 9 p.m. ers’ shoulder pads. Until “The DPI rule’s not going at Nashville, Tenn. of winning in 2018. No. 10 Cincinnati at Tulane, 9 p.m. Top college prospects, now, teams only had data to change, guys. That’s No. 19 Arizona vs. Stanford, 10 p.m. NFL Transactions Seattle NHL team backers including a group of quar- on their own players. nice media talk,” Joseph hope for June decision terbacks that could pro- Some teams have said. “The catch rule? It CAROLINA PANTHERS — Released RB Arizona Board of Regent duce five first-round draft embraced the new tools has to clear up what’s an Jonathan Stewart. to discuss Miller’s futures SEATTLE (AP) — A group consisting of picks, will spend four days more than others. actual catch and what’s not CHICAGO BEARS — Released LB Willie Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer, getting poked and prod- “Are you talking about a catch. But the DPI rule’s Young. Team also plans to release QB PHOENIX — The Arizona Board of billionaire David Bonderman and Oak View Mike Glennon on first day of league year. Regents has scheduled a special meeting Group Chief Executive Tim Leiweke sub- ded, tested and timed. the analytics, the GPS, all not going to change. It’s a INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — General man- on Thursday to get legal advice and discuss mitted their application for an expansion GMs and coaches will the modern technology?” fun game. We like to see ager Chris Ballard announced the team the contract of coach Sean Miller, who, has team with the National Hockey League pepper them with ques- Gruden said. “Man, I’m points being scored. If that do es not intend to re-sign RB Frank Gore not been with the team since last Saturday. this month and said Wednesday they hope tions either in formal trying to throw the game rule changes, there’s going who is ranked No. 5 in career rushing. Federal investigators recorded the to hear in June whether it’s accepted. to be a lot of defensive NEW YORK JETS — Released DE coach in a wiretap talking about a Seattle is the biggest market in the 15-minute interviews or back to 1998. Muhammad Wilkerson. 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DEAR ABBY: My hus- DEAR WISHING: I see band loaned a “dear friend” nothing wrong or weird some money a year ago. about sending her a nice She has yet to pay back card, and when you do, be a penny. When I ask him sure to tell her not only BABY BLUES about it, he gets mad and that you wish her a happy tells me it’s none of my future, but also that she will business. I have hinted to always have a special place her about some large bills Abigail Van Buren in your heart. that we have to pay, to no www.dearabby.com avail. DEAR ABBY: Would it Other than that, my than giving out money. be appropriate for some- husband and I have a one to tell someone else’s great marriage and love DEAR ABBY: My son children to stop doing each other very much. I passed away unexpectedly something dangerous if the just don’t like her taking a little over eight years ago. parent is not around? I’m advantage of his generosity. He was 21. At the time, talking about kids holding BLONDIE I know taking care of his he had been dating a very scissors the wrong way or friends gives him pleasure, nice young lady. We kept running with them, push- but he has been burned in touch for a while after ing others, etc. before and I can see it hap- the funeral — letters and My children are in their pening again. I find it hard emails mostly, as I had teens now and know that to ignore. What do I do? moved out of state — but such behavior is wrong. — SICK OF IT IN NEW things tapered off. If it were the other way HAMPSHIRE I have been able to around, I would be grateful keep somewhat informed if someone cared enough DEAR SICK OF IT: I about her life because of to tell my kids that a behav- wish you had mentioned the magic of social media ior is wrong and/or dan- whether you work and and mutual friends she gerous. BEETLE BAILEY the money your soft-touch shared with my son who — GLAD IN THE hubby gave his friend still contact me occasion- MIDWEST was partly earned by you. ally. I recently learned If that’s the case, I don’t she’s being married within DEAR GLAD: How else blame you for being upset. the next two weeks. I am would the children know While I’m not sure you wondering if it would be if they weren’t warned? To can prevent your husband wrong or weird of me to speak up would be an act from doing this, I do think send a congratulatory card of kindness, particularly if you are within your rights to the happy couple. I wish they were doing something to insist that before he does only continued happiness that could cause harm to it he discuss it with you. If for her and her future hus- themselves or others. he will do that, perhaps the band. two of you can find an alter- — WISHING ■ HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Write Dear Abby at native for the person other HAPPINESS www.DearAbby.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TEL, Clark Perimeter Road, LEGAL NOTICE NCGA and its farmer members NCGA and its farmer members The Lake Shore Hospital Au- THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- Angeles City, Philippines, 2009. Notice is hereby given that are currently recruiting 13 Tem- are currently recruiting 30 Tem- thority, located in Lake City, FL, CUIT IN AND FOR COLUMBIA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Peoples State Bank whose porary farm laborers to plant, porary farm laborers to plant, is seeking applicants with COUNTY, FLORIDA that an action for adoption has main office is 350 SW Main cultivate, and harvest diversi- cultivate, and harvest diversi- healthcare management experi- CIVIL ACTION been filed against you in this Blvd., Lake City, Florida 32025 fied vegetable crops in various fied vegetable crops in various ence to serve as the Executive Case #: 2018-CA-000042 Court. You are required to has filed an application with the NC counties statewide. Contact NC counties statewide. Contact Director for the Authority. This Wells Fargo Bank, National As- serve a copy of your written de- Federal Deposit Insurance Cor- the local Employment Service the local Employment Service executive-level position will be sociation, Successor by Merger fenses, if any, to it on Luis An- poration to open a full service for the name, location, and for the name, location, and filled as a part-time position. A to Wells Fargo Home Mort- tonio Carreras, whose address banking office located at 7075 farm specific crop farm specific crop Request for Qualifications is gage, Inc. is 190 SE Adams Street, high US Highway 27, Ft. White, information/full disclosure for information/full disclosure for available upon request. Please Plaintiff, Springs, FL 32643, on or before Florida 32038. each NCGA farmer member. each NCGA farmer member. make your request to Sonja -vs.- March 12, 2018, and file the Any person wishing to com- Work will begin 04/20/18 and Work will begin 04/20/18 and Markham, Administrative Assis- Jennifer Chambers; Unknown original with the Clerk of this ment on the application may file will end 11/10/18. The wage will end 12/10/18. The wage tant, at 386-344-6033 or Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, As- Court at: 173 NE HERNANDO his or her comments in writing offer is the highest of $11.46 offer is $11.46 per hour or the [email protected]. It can signees, Creditors, lienors, and AVE., LAKE CITY, FLORIDA with the Regional Director per hour or applicable piece highest applicable piece rates. also be accessed online at Trustees of Rebecca Jane 32055 before service on the (DOS) of the Federal Deposit rates depending on crop activi- Guaranteed 3/4 of contract www.lakeshoreha.org. To be Winchester a/k/a Rebecca Petitioner or immediately there- Insurance Corporation (FDIC) ty. Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Free housing provided considered, all responses must Jane Bondurant a/k/a Rebecca after. If you fail to do so, a de- at its regional office located at hours. Free housing provided for non-commuting worker. be received by 3:00 PM on J. Winchester, Deceased, and fault may be entered against 10 10th St NE #800, Atlanta, for non-commuting worker. Conditional transportation/sub- March 15, 2018, in the office of all Other Persons Claiming by you for the relief demanded in GA 30309-3906, not later than Conditional transportation/sub- sistence reimbursed at 50% of the Authority as stated in the and Through, Under, Against the Petition for Adoption. March 23, 2018, unless the sistence reimbursed at 50% of the contract, or sooner if appro- Request for Qualifications. The Named Defendant(s); Un- Copies of all court documents comment period has been ex- the contract, or sooner if appro- priate, for eligible workers. known Spouse of Jennifer in this case, including Orders, tended or reopened in accor- priate, for eligible workers. Work tools/equipment/supplies Chambers; Autovest Financial are available at the Clerk of the dance with the FDIC's regula- Work tools/equipment/supplies provided at no cost. NCGA Services LLC; Unknown Parties Circuit Court's office. You may tions. The non-confidential por- provided at no cost. NCGA members are equal opportunity in Possession #1, if living, and review these documents upon tions of the application are on members are equal opportunity employers. To apply, contact all Unknown Parties claiming request. file in the corporation's regional employers. To apply, contact the nearest Employment Ser- CNA's needed. Immediate by, through, under and against You must keep the Clerk of the office and are available for in- the nearest Employment Ser- vice office (10825292). work. Top pay, daily pay. Call the above named Defendant(s) Circuit Court's office notified of spection during regular busi- vice office (NC 10825259). 352-336-0964. who are not known to be dead your current address. (You may ness hours. Photocopies of the www.suwanneemedical.com or alive, whether said Unknown file Notice of Current Address, information in the non-confiden- Parties may claim an interest Florida Supreme Court Ap- tial portions of the application NCGA and its farmer members as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, proved Family Law Form files will be made available NCGA and its farmer members are currently recruiting 618 LAKE BUTLER HOSPITAL Grantees, or Other Claimants; 12.915). Future papers in this upon request. are currently recruiting 18 Tem- Temporary farm laborers to RN-FT Unknown Parties in Possession lawsuit will be mailed to the ad- Peoples State Bank porary farm equipment opera- plant, cultivate, and harvest to- Please visit our website #2, if living, and all Unknown dress on record at the Clerk's Lake City, Florida tors to plant, cultivate, and har- bacco/diversified crops in vari- www.lakebutlerhospital.com for Parties claiming by, through, office. vest row crops in various NC ous NC counties statewide. more information and to fill out under and against the above Dated: February 5, 2018. 409551 counties. Contact the local Em- Contact the local Employment an application. PH. named Defendant(s) who are P. DeWitt Cason March 1, 2018 ployment Service for the name, Service for the name, location, 386.496.2323 Ext 9258, Fax not known to be dead or alive, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT location, and farm specific crop and farm specific crop informa- 386.496.2105 Equal Employ- whether said Unknown Parties COURT information/full disclosure for tion/full disclosure for each ment Opportunity / Drug & To- may claim an interest as By: /s/ S. Rodriguez each NCGA farmer member. NCGA farmer member. Work bacco Free Workplace Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Deputy Clerk Work will begin 04/20/18 and will begin 04/20/18 and will end Grantees, or Other Claimants will end 12/10/18. The wage is 11/10/18. The wage offer is Defendant(s). 404742 $11.46 per hour . Guaranteed $11.46 per hour or the highest NOTICE OF ACTION FORE- February 8, 15, 22, 2018 3/4 of contract hours. Free of applicable piece rates. Guar- CLOSURE PROCEEDINGS- March 1, 2018 Front Desk, experience a plus, housing provided for non-com- anteed 3/4 of contract hours. PROPERTY will train. Competitive wages. muting worker. Conditional Free housing provided for non- Will petsit your well-taken-care- TO: Unknown Heirs, devisees, Individual must be responsible transportation/subsistence re- commuting worker. Conditional of cat or dog Sat & Sun. (386) Grantees, Assignees, Credi- with good work history. Apply in imbursed at 50% of the con- transportation/subsistence re- 344-0371 after 6 pm. tors, Lienors, and Trustees of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR person. NO CALLS. America;s tract, or sooner if appropriate, imbursed at 50% of the con- Rebecca Jane Winchester COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- Best Value Inn of Lake City for eligible workers. Work tract, or sooner if appropriate, a/k/a Rebecca Jane Bondurant DA 3835 W US Hwy 90 tools/equipment/supplies pro- for eligible workers. Work a/k/a Rebecca J. Winchester, PROBATE DIVISION vided at no cost. NCGA mem- tools/equipment/supplies pro- Deceased, and All Other Per- File No. 2018-12 CP bers are equal opportunity em- vided at no cost. NCGA mem- sons Claiming by and Through, IN RE: ESTATE OF Katrina Pitts of San Antonio, FL ployers. To apply, contact the bers are equal opportunity em- Rachael Yvonne Griffin, will be hiring 74 temporary farm nearest Employment Service ployers. To apply, contact the 234 SE Defender Ct, Fri & Sat Under Against The Named De- 8am-1pm Furn for all rooms, fendant(s): ADDRESS UN- Deceased. workers, needed from office (NC 10825346). nearest Employment Service NOTICE TO CREDITORS 04/02/2018 through 05/31/2018 office (10825225). clothes, dishes, cookware, KNOWN Popup camper & '09 Harley Residence unknown, if living, The administration of the estate at 35 hours per week in Clax- including any unknown spouse of Rachael Yvonne Griffin, de- ton, GA. Workers will harvest ceased, whose date of death onions. Other duties include NCGA and its farmer members 273 NW Charlotte Gln of the said Defendants, if either are currently recruiting 25 Tem- NCGA and its farmer members Sat, Mar 3, 7:30am-2pm has remarried and if either or was November 12, 2017, is maintenance, field sanitation. pending in the Circuit Court for The wage is $10.95 per hour or porary farm laborers to plant, are currently recruiting 93 Tem- Furniture, household goods and both of said Defendants are cultivate, and harvest diversi- porary farm laborers to plant, misc. Something for everyone! dead, their respective unknown Columbia County, Florida, Pro- the prevailing wage rate. Guar- bate Division, the address of antee of ¾ of total hours of- fied vegetable crops in various cultivate, and harvest heirs, devisees, grantees, as- NC counties statewide. Contact tobacco/diversified crops in signees, creditors, lienors, and which is 173 NE Hernando Av- fered. Employer furnishes work 509 SE Pasture Way, Sat 8am- enue, Lake City, Florida tools, supplies and equipment. the local Employment Service various NC counties statewide. 4pm Desk, plants, flowering trustees, and all other persons for the name, location, and Contact the local Employment claiming by, through, under or 32055. The names and ad- Free housing is provided for pots, mirrors, paintings, dishes, dresses of the personal repre- workers that cannot reasonably farm specific crop Service for the name, location, and lots of misc. against the named Defendant information/full disclosure for and farm specific crop informa- (s); and the aforementioned sentative and the personal rep- return home at the end of the resentative's attorney are set day. Transportation and subsis- each NCGA farmer member. tion/full disclosure for each named Defendant(s) and such Work will begin 04/20/18 and NCGA farmer member. Work E S T A T E S A L E of the aforementioned unknown forth below. tence expense provided with All creditors of the decedent completion of 50% of the work will end 12/31/18. The wage will begin 04/20/18 and will end Extensive variety of items, Defendants and such of the offer is $11.46 per hour or ap- 12/10/18. The wage offer is chain saws, tools, lawn & gar- aforementioned unknown De- and other persons having contract. Interested workers claims or demands against should apply at the nearest plicable piece rates depending $11.46 per hour or applicable den, furniture, etc. THURS- fendants as may be infants, in- on crop activity. Guaranteed piece rates depending on crop DAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. competents or otherwise not decedent's estate on whom a Georgia Department of Labor copy of this notice is required to office and provide the office 3/4 of contract hours. Free activity. Guaranteed 3/4 of con- 7am to 3 pm. 16244 - 31st sui juris. housing provided for non-com- tract hours. Free housing pro- Drive, Wellborn. 386.984.9062 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED be served must file their claims with a copy of this advertise- with this court WITHIN THE ment or call Katrina Pitts at muting worker. Conditional vided for non-commuting work- that an action has bee com- transportation/subsistence re- er. Conditional transportation/ menced to foreclose a mort- LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER 912-585-5264 between 8:00 am Estate Sale: 580 NW Black- THE TIME OF THE FIRST and 4:00 pm. Reference Job # imbursed at 50% of the con- subsistence reimbursed at 50% gage on the following real prop- tract, or sooner if appropriate, of the contract, or sooner if ap- berry Circle, Blackberry Farms erty, lying and being and situat- PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- GA1978520182 off Nash Rd. Saturday, March TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER for eligible workers. Work propriate, for eligible workers. ed in Columbia County, Florida, tools/equipment/supplies pro- Work tools/equipment/supplies 3rd 8am-3pm Furniture, tools, more particularly described as THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A Golf cart, and much more! COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON vided at no cost. NCGA mem- provided at no cost. NCGA follows: bers are equal opportunity em- members are equal opportunity LOT 5 CYPRESS CREEK THEM. All other creditors of the dece- ployers. To apply, contact the employers. To apply, contact PUBLISHER'S NOTE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVI- nearest Employment Service the nearest Employment Ser- All Yard Sale Ads SION ACCORDING TO THE dent and other persons having claims or demands against MAKE EXTRA office (10825382). vice office (10825244). Must be Pre-Paid. PLAT THEREOF AS RECORD- $$ MONEY $$ ED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES decedent's estate must file their 128-129, OF THE PUBLIC claims with this court WITHIN 3 RECORDS OF COLUMBIA MONTHS AFTER THE DATE The Lake City Reporter, a COUNTY, FLORIDA OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION daily newspaper, seeks TOGETHER WITH THAT CER- OF THIS NOTICE. Independent Contractor TAIN MANUFACTURED ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Newspaper Carriers for HOME, YEAR: 1997, MAKE: WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION several motor routes in HOMES OF MERIT/MERITT the city and county. You LIVESTOCK TRAILER, VIN#: 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA FLHMBFP103039663A AND PROBATE CODE WILL BE must be motivated by VIN#: FLHMBFP103039663B. FOREVER BARRED. earning extra money, be more commonly known as 248 NOTWITHSTANDING THE an early riser and have Southwest Aloe Court, Lake TIME PERIODS SET FORTH reliable transportation. City, FL 32024. ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Apply in person during This action has been filed normal business hours. against you and you are re- AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm quired to serve a copy of your NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE written defense, if any, upon The date of first publication of SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & this notice is March 1, 2018 GACHE, LLP, Attorneys for Personal Representative: Plaintiff, whose address is 4630 Gaye Lynn Norman Male Umbrella Cockatoo, 6 yrs, Woodland Corporate Blvd., 375 NW Fett Way hand fed. $1000 for more info Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33614, Lake City, Florida 32055 call or text 386-466-6768 within thirty (30) days after the Attorney for Personal Repre- first publication of this notice sentative: and file the original with the William B. Brannon, Jr. Preferred Pine Straw Inc. .2 clerk of this Court either before E-Mail Address: Year Verifiable Driving Experi- service on Plaintiffs attorney or [email protected] ence-Home 90% of the week- immediately thereafter; other- Florida Bar No. 327484 ends and some during the wise a default will be entered 934 NE Lake DeSoto Circle week. Rider Policy, 401K & against you for the relief de- Lake City, Florida 32055 Aflac Available, Health/Dental/ manded in the Complaint. Telephone: (386) 755-3456 Vision Available, Paid per mile WITNESS my hand and seal of or percentage of load, Run this Court on the 21st day of 409549 Southeast. Call Misty TODAY February, 2018. March 1, 8, 2018 386-935-2773 ex 221 If you are a person with a dis- ability who needs any accom- modation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are enti- tled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Carrina Cooper, Court Administration at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, Florida 32055, 386- 758-2163 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appear- ance, or immediately upon re- ceiving this notification if the time before the scheduled ap- pearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice im- paired, call 711. P. Dewitt Cason Circuit and County Courts By: /s/ S. Weeks Deputy Clerk

408973 March 1, 8, 2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- CUIT, IN AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- DA Case No.: 18-57-DR IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF RKC, Adoptee. NOTICE OF ACTION JOINT STEP-PARENT ADOPTION TO: Mark Locke, OASIS HO- ClassiedClassifi ed Department Department 755-5440 755-5440 THURSDAY, MARCHLAKE 1,CIT 2018Y REPOR TER SPORTSCLASSIFIED THURSDAY, LAKE MARCH CITY REPORTER 1, 2018 5B

Estate Auctions: Fri, Mar 2nd Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine MLB: Rays @ 6pm High Springs, FL Hwy Tolar 365-1548 MLS99027 4/3, 55+ comm in Timber Ln S/D off 27N auctionzip.com #20822 FP, Jacuzzi tub in owner's ste, Troy Ave. 3/2 split plan MH, lg *2 Fabulous Estates* Harley his/hers closets, SS appli- carport, storage shed, FL rm, Bike, Mah, Vict, Oak furn, ances, new A/C $255,000 $34,500 386-752-7383 Tampa eyes bright future, coins, jewelry, sgnd art, Fen- ton, organ, boat, glass, M/T ta- Magnolia Real Estate Group bles, quilts. 10% B.P. C. Nate Sweat 628-1552 All brick Williams AU437/AB3447 close to schools w/new roof & rejects notion of tanking 352-258-0604 new kit, stainless appliances, open floor plan. MLS99125 1/2 to 5 acre lots; owner By FRED GOODALL Daniel Crapps Agency 397- financing. some with w/s/pp Associated Press 3002 MLS99179 $298,000 4/3 Deas Bullard/BKL Properties brick, hardwood floors, spa- 386-752-4339 www.landnfl.com cious master, in-ground pool in PUBLISHER'S NOTE Hallmark Real Estate Janet PORT CHARLOTTE — Florida Law 828.29 requires Plantations. Creel 719-00382 MLS99080 24 A month before opening dogs and cats being sold to be gorgeous ac w/brick 3/2 has at least 8 weeks old and have a Rockford Realty Group, Debi Bennefield 288-1208/Scott been well cared for, 3 barns in day, the Tampa Bay Rays health certificate from a li- a great location. reject the notion they’re censed veterinarian document- Stewart 867-3498 MLS99196 Rustic log home on 30ac, 4BR, ing they have mandatory shots Hallmark Real Estate Ginger tanking this season. and are free from intestinal and 3-story, wraparound porch. Minus Evan Longoria $375,000 Parker 365-2135 MLS99329 external parasites. Many 4/3 in great location, hardwood and other familiar names, species of wildlife must be li- Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- floors, new paint, roof and the budget-minded team censed by Florida Fish and 6575 MLS99245 $89,500 3/1.5 HVAC $145,000 Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- w/screened back porch, car- likely will have one of the tact the local office for informa- port, fenced backyard. Updated Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine lowest payrolls in baseball tion. bathrooms. Tolar 365-1548 MLS82741 In- vestors special, 5 commercial again this year. But club Country Rivers Realty, LLC lots avail. paved streets, reten- management insists its con- 497-3305 MLS99278 $199,900 tion in place. Ready to build. certed effort to trim salary 2nd floor loft/BR w/storage, 3/2, lease option. No Pets. 1st, cozy den, chef's kit w/island, lg Poole Realty Glenda McCall and bolster a talent-rich last + $800 sec, $1100/mo master, 2 blks from Hodor Park 208-5244 MLS98663 $42,000 farm system are not a sign South of town. credit ref req'd Suwannee Valley Estates 8 ac, of giving up on 2018. 386-397-5425 or 386-755-9476 Poole Realty Ronnie Poole w/well, septic & power pole. 3BR/1BA house in town 2083175 MLS99295 Split floor Mostly cleard w/circle drive. Nor does it send mixed $500 mo $500 dep No Pets. plan, living rm w/FP, trey ceiling signals to fans, local busi- COURTESY in master bedroom. $250,000 Daniel Crapps Agency 397- 386-758-0057 3002 MLS99149 $3500/ac. nesses and government Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash meets on the 3BR/1BA house in town Rockford Realty Group, Debi Tract is off CR349 in Suwannee officials at a time when the mound with pitcher Nathan Eovaldi during a spring $600 mo $600 dep No Pets. Bennefield 288-1208/Scott Co, between Live Oak & Bran- club is seeking support to training game on Feb. 27. 386-758-0057 Stewart 867-3498 MLS99447 ford. 5/3 on 5ac 1280sf workshop, build a new stadium, princi- Daniel Crapps Agency 397- “But we’re not interested Dickerson were moved. stone patio w/FP $379,900 3002 MLS99575 $150,000 pal owner Stuart Sternberg said during a visit to spring in cutting payroll and not By the time, Souza was Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- Suwannee River frontage, alty 752-4663 MLS99473 3/2 buildable lot in Levy Co, in- training this week. putting this organization traded three days later, Starting at $615/mo, tile floors, w/front deck & covered back cludes pier & river dock. The franchise has on better footing for 2018 the star center fielder who fresh paint. Great Area. Call porch, lg 3 car carport, shed, (386)752-9626 played home games at and beyond.” signed a $53.5 million near river $74,900 Strong starting pitching contract last spring, said it Windsong Apartments Tropicana Field in St. We offer 1, 2, & 3 BR's Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- Petersburg since the and solid defense were the was time to look ahead — 6575 MLS99486 $ 89,900 In- team’s inception in 1998. key to a stretch in which not behind. Apply On-Line! vestment property on 1ac, ce- Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- windsong-apartmentliving.com ramic tile floors, Berber carpet, 2505 $70,000 MLS99590 2/1.5 Earlier this month, the Tampa Bay made the play- “I feel like the Rays, no 386-758-8455 garage converted into fam rm. townhouse/condo w/pool view, team identified a site in offs four of six seasons matter what our roster is, end unit, newer HVAC & roof, Tampa’s Ybor City neigh- from 2008 to 2013. Those will always be an under- Daniel Crapps Agency 755- windows & more. 5110 MLS99574 $147,500 3/2 borhood as the preferred teams were boosted by dog,” Kiermaier said. brick on corner lot, FP, den/of- location for a new home. players taken highly in the “It’s our job to go out and fice w/private entrance, lots of 2 & 3 BR MH, $600-$875, wa- fruit trees. “I don’t tie the two draft. prove people wrong. ... ter & sewer furnished, stove & together. We’re going to Despite losing right- There’s no need to pout.” fridge furnished. 288-4688 Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine Daniel Crapps Agency 755- do what’s in the best inter- hander Alex Cobb to The directive to trim 3bd/2ba Just renovated, shed & Tolar 365-1548 MLS99605 Country home & 3/2 SWMH, 5110 MLS98278 $184,500 Vic- est of the organization. free agency and trading payroll was issued by front & back porch. 278 SE torian-style commercial bldg w Odorizzi, Neander feels Margaret Dr. $750/mo $750/sec 5.01ac, enclosed in-ground That means we’re going Sternberg, who unexpect- pool $249,000 CG zoning, perfect for coffe & mth, First & Sec. 386-466-2266 living qrts all in one! to give this team the best that’s still a combination edly agreed to add more Rockford Realty Group, Debi opportunity to compete, that will serve the team than $10 million in salary Bennefield 288-1208/Scott Hallmark Real Estate Tanya year in and year out,” well as it tries to keep last July, when the Rays Stewart 867-3498 MLS99617 Shaffer 397-4766 MLS98872 1351sf office in city limits, CG Sternberg said. pace in the tough AL went “all in” in hopes of Five Ash Forest, Lake City's 1/1 cottage on Suwannee Riv- er, kitchenette. $98,900 zoning on corner lot, recently “How that plays into a East, where the Red Sox, improving their chances premier 55 plus manufactured updated. $195,000 home community. 752-7207 Lot new ballpark or any other Yankees, Orioles and Blue for a playoff berth. Hallmark Real Estate Kay Remax, Missy Zecher 623- lease includes water, sewer, Priest 365-8888 MLS99627 3/3 factors — while mean- Jays all outspend the Rays. But despite all the off- garbage & lawn maintenance. 0237 MLS99451 $43,000 Great Part of the GM’s opti- pool home den w/FP & game opportunity in downtown ingful, I have to separate season maneuvering and room that could be 4th BR. Jasper, formerly tattoo shop, because our first, second, mism moving forward is trimming, the owner notes $239,000 open floor plan w/1BA. third and primary job is to based on the quality of a Tampa Bay still is in line Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- Hallmark Real Estate Paula put a competitive team out successful minor league to begin the season with a alty 752-4663 MLS96353 3/2 in 2505 $126,500 MLS99647 3/2, Lawrence 623-1973 MLS99619 here ... to be competitive system featuring a glut of payroll comparable to the 2.32ac sunken fam rm w/FP, Lake Forest S/D, 2car garage, well-known establishment in consistently,” the owner young talent on the verge one (about $70 million) it corner lot, in-ground pool, pool scr'd back porch, fenced back Suwannee Co w/full liquor li- house w/half BA, $179,000 yard, 10'x20' det'd garage. cense. Call fo r details added. “We have done of being ready to help the began with a year ago. that. We are going to con- organization on the major “We have a good sense Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- Remax, Missy Zecher 623- alty 752-4663 MLS95873 Rus- 0237 MLS99652 $329,900 tinue to do that.” league level. of what we’re doing. We tic 2/1 partially furnished, work- 4/3.5, gorgeous kit w/pass-thru Longoria, the face of “We’ve been really have a pretty good track shop w/elec. & loft @ end of to DR, lg master w/access to the franchise for nearly focused on growing some- record, I’ll say a great private road. $39,000 back porch, 2 A/C units. Handyman 94 Fleetwood 3/2 a decade, was traded in thing special underneath track record, in putting ... Poole Realty Ronnie Poole Hallmark Real Estate Vic MH on 5 gorgeous ac, new roof December. Pitcher Jake that more of less wasn’t an incredibly competitive 2083175 MLS96196 $129,900 Lantroop 623-6401 MLS99666 & sheetrock, fenced, needs in- 2/1 w/screened back porch. 3/2 lg kit, open floor plan, lg terior finish. 242 SW Unicorn Odorizzi and outfielders present four years ago,” product on the field for Watch the sunset w/beautiful garage, near schools & shop- Ct, Ft White. $94,900 $5K Corey Dickerson and Neander said. the last 10 years, and I’ll views of the lake. ping, fenced yard, $130,000 down, $789/mo 352-215-1018 Steven Souza Jr. have been “As we’ve been doing stand by that for 2018 and www.LandOwnerFinancing.com Magnolia Real Estate Group Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine shipped out since the start that, as hard as some beyond as well,” Sternberg Nate Sweat 628-1552 Vintage Tolar 365-1548 MLS99686 3/2 Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- 4/3 needs some repair to bring of spring training. of decisions have been said. in Quail Heights Country Club, alty 752-4663 MLS93492 3/2 Sternberg and general along the way, we’ve never The owner declined to back to its original grandeur, open concept w/kit accessible sitting on 11.23ac just outside master on 1st floor. MLS96336 to living areas. $149,900 Branford, open floor plan, close manager Erik Neander are tanked,” Neander added. speculate on how many Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine to Sante Fe River. $124,900 excited by what the team “We’ve never gone into a games the Rays will win Tolar 365-1548 MLS97810 3/2 Remax, Missy Zecher 623- received in return, mostly season with a roster that this year, except to inter- underway in Cannon Creek Pl, 0237 MLS99693 4/4 in Emerald Country Rivers Realty, LLC split plan, side entry garage, Lakes, oversized kit, 2 en suite 497-3305 MLS99404 3/2 young minor leaguers who looks like it’s targeted for ject “more than you think.” covered back porch $189,900 BR's upstairs, lot w/spiral stair- DWMH on 1.45ac, 5 min from will be counted on to help 50 wins. ... That’s never “There’s no way of case $299,000 Itchtucknee Springs State Park, Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- completely fenced. $49,900 make the Rays, coming off been our approach.” knowing, but I do think 6575 MLS97863 $145,000 Remax, Missy Zecher 623- a fourth consecutive losing Nevertheless, some of we’ve been sold short,” Remax, Pam Beauchamp 303- Great location in town, plenty of 0237 MLS99712 $184,900 3/2 season, in the future. the moves this winter have Sternberg said. space yet feels cozy & welcom- close to town, spacious master 2505 $129,900 MLS99685 3/2 ing inside. w/lg walk-in shower, garden DWMH on 10.9ac attached “If somebody wants to not been popular in the “I know we are in tre- tub, many amazing features! garage & enclosed breezeway, give me the No. 5 prospect Rays clubhouse. mendous shape, as good of Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- handicap ramps, FP, & more. alty 752-4663 MLS97880 3/2 Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- in baseball for somebody Defensive whiz Kevin shape as we’ve ever been as w/cook's dream kit, new stove, 6575 MLS99722 $139,000 who’s making a lot of Kiermaier described him- an organization, for the next upscale master BA, sec sys- Move-in ready 2/2 w/lots of rm tem, 4+car garage. $239,900 money, I’ll be happy to cut self as “frustrated and very five years,” he added, “and to grow, lg 1200sf outbuilding/ payroll,” Sternberg said. upset” after Odorizzi and that starts opening day.” Daniel Crapps Agency 755- garage/workshop, FP EAS 5110 MLS97936 $159,000 2 AND CONVENIENT homes, conc block w/ceramic Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- tild flooring thru-out & move in 6575 MLS99725 $185,000 3/2 Look at what you can do MLB: Marlins ready plus 1828 sf mfg home. split plan in Wise Estates, open floor plan, seller is giving $1000 Rockford Realty Group, Debi carpet allowance. Bennefield 288-1208/Scott ONLINE Jeter may be stuck with HR sculpture Stewart 867-3498 MLS97937 Century 21-Darby Rogers 752- $439,900 4BR/3BA, 3057 sq ft 6575 MLS99779 $115,000 By STEVEN WINE Marlins reliever Brad Ziegler said his GO www.lakecityreporter.com Coldwell Banker-Bishop Elaine Home in Eastside Village 55+ TO Associated Press kids enjoy the sculpture, which springs Tolar 365-1548 MLS98034 4/3 community, open split plan with dining area & eat-in kitchen Click FORMS & SUBMISSIONS into motion whenever the home team on 17th Green alongside the homers. 18th Fairway in Country Club, MIAMI — Season previews suggesting PUBLISHER'S NOTE K “They’re 2 and 3,” Ziegler said. “They brick FP, $249,000 All real estate advertising in this Anniversary Announcement the Miami Marlins have an entirely new always liked seeing the Marlin go flying Poole Realty Kellie Shirah 208- newspaper is subject to the fair K Birth Announcement look in the outfield aren’t quite accurate. 3847 MLS98623 Custom built, housing act which makes it ille- Yes, major league home run king when Mr. Giancarlo and Mr. Christian granite counter tops, under gal to advertise "any prefer- K Change of Address and Mr. Marcell would hit home runs.” cabinet lighting, & gas range, ence, limitation, or discrimina- Giancarlo Stanton is gone. So are $199,000 tion based on race, color, reli- K Delivery Issues or Concerns Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna and even Jeter traded Mr. Giancarlo and Mr. gion, sex, disability, familial sta- Christian and Mr. Marcell. But who Jackie Taylor & Associates Re- K fourth outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. alty 752-4663 MLS98649 New- tus or national origin; or any in- Engagement Announcement would be interested in acquiring Homer? tention to make such prefer- But the Red Grooms home run sculp- ly remodeled 2/2 in Eastside K Give a gift subscription If there’s no trade to be made, Jeter Village, move-in ready, inside ence, limitation or discrimina- ture remains. laundry rm, $128,000 tion." Familial status includes would probably be happy to relocate children under the age of 18 liv- K Letter to the Editor While the Marlins have undergone a radical makeover under CEO Derek Homer at the bottom of Biscayne Bay. Remax, Missy Zecher 623- ing with parents or legal custo- K 0237 MLS98650 $325,000 4/2, dians, pregnant women and News Tips Jeter, he has yet to find a new home for But like Marlins Park, the sculpture is lg great rm w/stone FP, spa- people securing custody of chil- K Obituary Form the kitschy, colorful, carnivalesque sculp- the property of Miami-Dade County. cious kit, split floor plan, dren under the age of 18. This Grooms wants it to stay where it is. screened back porch. newspaper will not knowingly ture nicknamed Homer. It stands beyond K Place a Classified Ad Move the $2.5 million sculpture over Remax, Missy Zecher 623- accept any advertising for real the center field wall at Marlins Park, the 0237 MLS98656 $293,500 Lau- estate which is in violation of K Submit an Event to the Calendar towering legacy of former owner Jeffrey Grooms’ objection, and it could lose rel Lake home w/great kit w/lg the law. Our readers are here- almost all of its value, said Michael by informed that all dwellings K Vacation Delivery Service Loria, and nearly as unpopular. island, seated bar, master w/lg Spring, director of the county’s depart- BA & walk-in shower. advertised in this newspaper What’s Jeter’s opinion of the 73-foot-tall are available on an equal op- K Wedding Announcement artwork? ment of cultural affairs. Rockford Realty Group, Debi portunity basis. To complain of Bennefield 288-1208/Scott discrimination call HUD toll free “It’s big,” he said. “It’s big. It’s big.” “There are no plans to move it at the Stewart 867-3498 MLS98684 at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free Lake City Reporter Does he like it? moment,” Spring said. “Everyone would 3/2 in Live Oak, granite counter telephone number to the hear- “It’s unique,” he said. love for there to be more news, but it tops, open plan $139,900 ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Translation: He hates it. Ex-Yankees isn’t at the top of our agenda.” Rockford Realty Group, Debi Bennefield 288-1208/Scott shortstops and other traditionalists tend Sending the sculpture to another ball- Stewart 867-3498 MLS98690 to give the sculpture a thumbs-down. park might appease Grooms, and Spring 3/2.5, wraparound porch, cus- Like the Marlins, however, Homer laughed at the idea of a trade. But he tom kitchen $309,900 declined to endorse even a straight-up Poole Realty Mindy Wilkison does have a few fans. They consider the Country Rivers Realty, LLC deal for, say, the Gateway Arch in St. 497-3305 MLS98736 $75,000 209-7658 MLS98006 $127,900 pop art very Miami, and right at home 2BR Town cottage in Live Oak, 3/2 mfg home on 3.5ac, spa- in a ballpark with garish green walls, Louis or the Mets’ home run apple. wood burning stove, lg storage cious living rm w/wood-burning a nightclub in left field and fish tanks “We’re not interested in trading public FP, & formal dining room. or workroom. behind home plate. art,” Spring said. Poole Realty Glenda McCall Magnolia Real Estate Group “A lot of people hate it, but I don’t So wheeler-dealer Jeter might be 208-5244 MLS99774 Perfect Nate Sweat 365-8343 Spacious location, 3rd BR/Office DW mfg home on 1ac in coun- know why,” New York Mets pitcher Zack stuck. He can trade away players who hit w/French pocket door, lg mas- try, open kit, wood burning fire- Wheeler said. “It’s a wild stadium, and lots of homers, but Homer seems here ter BA. $173,000 place $98,500 MLS98406 that thing is pretty wild, so why not?” to stay. 6B THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

association, but — unlike impermissible payments, PAYING ALL COLLEGE Golden State Warriors BRIEFS NCAA a commissioner of a pro- according to Yahoo. PLAYERS coach Steve Kerr said. “It Continued From 1B fessional league — he has When Pistons coach CURRENTLY: Nixing used to be the Olympians Volleyball sign-ups very limited power beyond Stan Van Gundy slammed the one-and-done rule couldn’t make a dime. Now being a potential catalyst the NCAA recently as would still leave some col- you see Michael Phelps or and schools could be for change. Or protector of “maybe the worst organi- lege players with value to Lindsay Vonn in commer- Registration is now under- involved in — while likely way for the Boys’ Club travel the status quo. zation in sports,” he piv- agents, coaches and shoe cials. They’re still in the not criminal behavior — girls volleyball team. Ages THE TALK: There oted to point blame at the companies. And the NCAA Olympics. Still doing great. are 7-11 and 12-15. They breaking NCAA rules. are 351 schools that play league where he works, has no means to compen- People loved the Olympics. will be competing in the ‘act All this looms over col- Division I basketball from even suggesting the one- sate players at full value. So, there’s a way.”\ four’ league out of Alachua. lege basketball as March powerhouse Kentucky to and-done rule was racist in But facing pressure from Practices will be held twice begins, the month when tiny St. Francis College how it limits black athletes. antitrust lawsuits, NCAA weekly at the local club. championship tournaments AGENTS in Brooklyn, New York. “I don’t get it. You can schools changed rules CURRENTLY: The All games will be played in and brackets take center Priorities range far and get out of high school, you in 2015 to allow athletic NCAA’s five wealthiest Alachua and High Springs. stage across America. The wide and what an Atlantic can turn 18, let’s say, and scholarships to include a conferences — the Atlantic Spaces are limited. Fees are cash cow of college sports $60. Contact the Boys’ Club at Coast Conference school go to work anywhere else,” cost-of-attendance stipend. Coast Conference, Big that brings in hundreds of 752-4184 for more informa- sees as a potential fix to Van Gundy said. Those payments range Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and millions of dollars to the tion. Deadline to register is on the system, an Atlantic NBA Commissioner from about $2,000 to Southeastern Conference NCAA annually. March 14. Sun school could see as a Adam Silver said during the $5,000 per year. — recently passed leg- The NCAA has already threat to what little com- recent All-Star break his THE TALK: Paying islation allowing college announced the formation Ducks banquet petitive balance exists in league is “conflicted” about athletes akin to a salary is hockey players to be repre- of the commission on col- D-I. The result is: Many one-and-done. The players’ nonstarter for those in col- sented by an agent before lege basketball , headed by Ducks Unlimited will be of the potential remedies union and teams both bene- lege sports. It goes against entering school. Similar holding its banquet at 6 p.m. former Secretary of State floated for corruption in fit from players using a year the notion that athletics allowances were already on March 10 at the Columbia Condoleezza Rice, to rec- college sports don’t actual- of college to develop skills, is part of the educational available to baseball play- County Fairgrounds. There will ommend changes. ly involve NCAA changes mature and grow name rec- experience. Hence, the ers. In both those sports, be a silent and live auction “I don’t know if there’s ognition before they enter term student-athlete. From major professional leagues during the event. An all you can any fixing the NCAA. I ONE-AND-DONE the NBA and start pressur- a practical standpoint it is draft high schoolers. eat seafood dinner also will be don’t think there is,” said CURRENTLY: The ing veteran players. problematic because of tax THE TALK: If the included. Sign up to volunteer James, who never played in if interested. You can purchase NBA instituted a rule 12 issues and federal Title NCAA allowed athletes to college, jumping from high years ago that prohibited FARM SYSTEMS IX requirements. More have financial agreements tickets online at ducks.org/ school to the NBA at a time events. Couples: $80. Single: players from entering the CURRENTLY: The importantly, schools could and business dealings $60. For more information when that had not yet been draft before they were NBA and NFL essentially never pay an elite athlete with agents and compa- contact Jeff Chapin (466-9269) prohibited by the league. at least 19 and a year set up college sports to be enough to eliminate the nies that wanted to cap- or Adam Lockwood (478-501- “The NCAA is corrupt removed from high school. a de facto farm system for potential for corruption. italize on their fame and 2333). — we know that,” the The NCAA has no control professional teams and the “Whatever you pay long-term earning poten- Cleveland Cavaliers super- over this rule. The NFL people who defend college them, there’s somebody tial, the current scandal Color Run registration star said. rule — which requires sports want no part of that. who can pay them more, might not be a scandal at Fingers point in sev- players be three years THE TALK: James said the guys that they think all. Get Fit Lake City is a wellness eral directions about the removed from high school the NBA should explore will be pro prospects, Calipari, whose initiative sponsored by Altrusa reasons for the problems, — is also problematic, but expanding its develop- because when they leave, Kentucky program has of Lake City. As part of the ini- including the NCAA itself, high school aged football mental G League to make they become a very hot embraced and thrived tiative, Altrusa has partnered the age limit to enter commodity,” Tennessee with the CHS Cross Country players are not generally it more like major league with a foundation of NBA- the NBA, paying college as close as basketball play- baseball’s farm systems. coach Rick Barnes said bound players, said the Team/Columbia Strong to put athletes. Here is a more on a Color Run 5K. The Color ers to being pro-ready. He also wondered why NCAA needs to consider Run is “fitness fun” for all ages in depth look at some of THE TALK: There is the United States does COMPENSATION FOR some way to provide and all fitness levels. Come run, them: much buzz about change. not have an athlete devel- THE BEST advisers to basketball walk, push a stroller and bring One option would be to opment model more like CURRENTLY: The players. And as for provid- the whole family. The Color Run THE NCAA IS THE let pro-ready high school what exists in Europe, NCAA not only doesn’t ing money, the coach sug- will take place on March 24 at SCHOOLS seniors enter the NBA where elite soccer players, allow schools to pay play- gested the NBA Players’ the CHS Stadium. The course is CURRENTLY: The draft and make players for example, can get pro- ers beyond the value of a Association as a possible a 5K double loop that stays on most common misconcep- campus. who chose to attend col- fessional development out- scholarship, but also pro- solution. There is a special award tion about college sports’ lege stay at least two years. side of higher education. hibits others from paying “Let their family get being given to the “fittest” governing body is that it The rule only impacts the “We have to figure out a athletes for being athletes. a loan from the Players school in the county. This is an independent orga- top players. Since 2006, 66 way that we can shore up This could be where a Association,” Calipari said. award will recognize the nization that governors one-and-done players have our farm league and if kids realistic solution lies. A “What’s the problem? For school with the most partic- the schools. The NCAA been NBA draft lottery feel like they don’t want federal judge ruled in 2014 travel to the games in the ipants in the color run. This is a voluntary association picks — and that’s after to be a part of that NCAA the NCAA used the names, NCAA Tournament and award is designed to bring of the schools and that a record 11 in last year’s program, then we have images and likenesses for everything.” awareness to the importance membership ultimately draft. something here for them athletes for years without It would require a seis- of being active and how fun determines the rules — And while age is a to be able to jump back proper compensation mic shift in how the NCAA a healthy lifestyle can be. The participants can be students, like what payments to an hot-button issue, several on and not have to worry for things such as video has long defined amateur- faculty, staff, parents and fami- athlete or his family mem- players who played two or about going overseas,” games and merchandise. ism. lies from that school. bers are allowable. NCAA more college seasons were said James, who said he THE TALK: “There What used to be cheat- Register at http://www.get- President Mark Emmert listed in probe documents wants to meet with Silver may be something similar ing would no longer be fitlakecity.com/color-run.html. is the face and voice of the as potentially accepting to discuss his ideas. to the Olympic model,” cheating.

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