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RIAN TROPICAL STORM DEBBY RODRIGUEZ Sex charge County blew FEMA is filed in teen funds, feds claim case Additional charges aren’t Audit says $1.8 million should be returned, 5A likely, state attorney says. By TAYLOR GAINES [email protected]

Rian Rodriguez was charged with sexual activity with a minor and interfer- ence with a child’s custody Showing in his first court appearance Friday morn- some love ing, and State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister for LEOs said those will likely be Florida Highway Patrol the only two Captain Mike Burroughs Rodriguez charges he accepts a basket of will face. personalized ornaments “We are from Matthew Crews MORE most likely during the Ornaments for INSIDE n Docs show gonna file Officers event at Covenant new details, 2A two charges,” Community School. Siegmeister Burroughs’ grandson, said. Joshua Eadie, also spoke There is always the possi- during the event about bility of more state charges his desire to work in law or federal charges, but formal enforcement. “It was charges will be filed soon, very emotional for me,” according to Siegmeister. Burroughs said. Court proceedings will follow, Photos by TAYLOR GAINES/Lake City Reporter barring a plea deal. Judge Tom Coleman set Home for Christmas — in their hearts CHARGES continued on 2A Middle schoolers let local law enforcement officers know they aren’t forgotten on the holidays. Motive for

By TAYLOR GAINES vandalism [email protected] not clear, s law enforcement officers and first responders walked into Covenant cops say A Community School Thursday, they were met with a wave of sound. By CARL MCKINNEY Students were standing around the room, [email protected] applauding and cheering, just for them. Some lowered their heads, deflecting A grocery store employee the attention. Some smiled. was arrested Thursday night Some played to the crowd. for using an automated pal- Most seemed moved. “We weren’t expecting let jack to push out a store this big,” said Billy White, door, according to a Lake City a correctional officer with Police Department report. the Florida Department of Surveillance footage shows Corrections. “It was awe- Harley Ray Matthew some. This really makes Shappard, 18, your day.” of Southeast “A lot of us do our jobs not expecting Dan Court, appreciation,” said Reggie Lewis, another ABOVE: Florida Department of Corrections damaging the CO with FDOC, “but it feels good.” metal roll-up Students at Covenant had a whole Sgt. Kevin Crews, left, applauds with fellow door at Save- show prepared for those in attendance at FDOC officers during the Ornaments Ornaments for Officers, which included rep- for Officers event on Thursday. His son Shappard A-Lot on East resentatives from FDOC, Columbia County organized the event, and he said it meant Duval Street, Fire Rescue, Columbia County Sheriff’s a lot to him. “It’s rather overwhelming,” according to the report. Office, Lake City Police Department and Crews said. LEFT: Columbia County Sheriff’s Shappard could be seen Florida Highway Patrol. Office Major Joe Lucas shows off a “CCSO” looking around several times The middle-schoolers had prepared more ornament that one of the kids at Covenant as he continued to use the than 600 ornaments with motivational and Community School designed. More than jack to bend the door, the personalized messages on them for each 600 ornaments were created for all the report states. agency to give to its officers. The event local officers and first responders who have A store manager reported OFFICERS continued on 5A to work during the holidays. DAMAGE continued on 5A

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2A SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 DAILY BRIEFING LAKE CITY REPORTER Documents give glimpse into QUICK HITS Scripture of the Day coach and teen’s relationship “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” Rodriguez continued to pur- — 2 Timothy 2:1 (KJV) Exes also speak sue her for several weeks, on Rodriguez. “telling her he would be better,” Welch said. Thought for Today By CARL MCKINNEY Welch said she threat- When things go wrong, don’t go with them. [email protected] ened him with a restrain- ing order before he finally — Elvis Presley Caitlyn Frisina, the stopped contacting her. 17-year-old Fort White High Another ex-girlfriend, School student who ran Brittany Womble of away with 27-year-old Rian Gainesville, who told Rodriguez for five days in authorities she dated Winning Lottery Numbers late November, told author- Rodriguez after she gradu- Pick 3: (Saturday midday) 4-0-7 ities her traveling compan- ated high school, said she Pick 4: (Saturday midday) 3-6-5-0 ion had anger issues and agreed to go out with him Pick 5: (Saturday midday) 6-6-1-2-6 lacked maturity, according after he started messaging to a newly released report her on Facebook, describ- detailing her frustrations ing him as a “very emo- See an error? with the trip. tional” person who “didn’t The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news Rodriguez’s ex-girl- handle confrontation well,” items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, friends described him in a FILE according to the report. please call the editor. Corrections and clari cations will similar manner when inves- Surveillance footage shows Rian Rodriguez and Caitlyn Rodriguez, who repeated run in this space. Thanks for reading. tigators reached out to Frisina during their five-day trip that ended with them his claim of being a med- them, adding that he also being found in New York. ical school student from had a habit of crafting elab- a wealthy family, also told Submissions The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption orate lies. drained,” the report states. in July. Womble he had cancer, information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would After authorities found Caitlyn said she and During the pair’s five- according to the report. like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture the pair near Syracuse, New Rodriguez agreed to cut day disappearance, inves- Womble said she suspect- and information to associate editor Justin Caudell at York, both Rodriguez and ties with their families, add- tigators spoke to one of ed he was faking it, adding [email protected]. Caitlyn admitted to having a ing that she didn’t contact Rodriguez’s previous girl- that he “would lie to her sexual relationship, accord- relatives during the trip friends, Jessica Welch of about being in the hospital ing to the Columbia County because she feared it would Gainesville, who said she and once lied about being Lake City Reporter Sheriff’s Office report, “make matters worse.” dated him for six months in an accident.” HOW TO REACH US BUSINESS...... 754-0419 which offers new details She said Rodriguez is after graduating high She arranged to meet Main number ...... 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Rodriguez also admitted Caitlyn originally told was a medical student from Rodriguez handled the FL 32055. Periodical postage paid at Lake City, FL, Member Audit Bureau of In Columbia County, customers should he did some research and investigators that she did a wealthy family and that his news poorly, Womble told Circulation and The Associated Press. call before 10:30 a.m. to report a service error for same day re-delivery. knew he would be breaking a lot of the driving and uncle owned a plantation authorities. All material herein is property of the After 10:30 a.m., next day re-delivery the law by leaving Florida planning for the trip, which in the Dominican Republic, He “got on his knees and Lake City Reporter. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without the or service related credits will be issued. with Caitlyn, according to crossed at least eight states. Welch said. was screaming at her to permission of the publisher. U.S. Postal In all other counties where home delivery the report. The teen later told author- When Welch met give him another chance,” Service No. 310-880. is available, next day re-delivery or Caitlyn also indicated she ities she had not been truth- Rodriguez’s family, his she said. POSTMASTER: Send address changes service related credits will be issued. to Lake City Reporter, P.O. Box 1709, knew Rodriguez could be ful with them in the begin- father said his son was “not Though he never “got Lake City, FL 32056. Circulation ...... 755-5445 ([email protected]) charged with a crime. ning because she wanted to being truthful” with her, physical with her,” Womble Publisher Todd Wilson .....754-0418 When asked why they protect Rodriguez, accord- according to the report. said she felt “something was ([email protected]) Home delivery rates (Tuesday–Friday and Sunday) couldn’t wait until next ing to the report, but it’s not After she ended the rela- not right” with Rodriguez, NEWS 12 Weeks...... $26.32 June, when she was of legal clear what she was refer- tionship, Rodriguez said who would “get very dra- Editor Robert Bridges .....754-0428 24 Weeks...... $48.79 age, Caitlyn said “she was ring to. he, “Only lied because she matic and would make a ([email protected]) 52 Weeks...... $83.46 Rates include 7% sales tax. not in a good place and Caitlyn said she got would not date him other- scene” whenever she would ADVERTISING ...... 752-1293 ([email protected]) Mail rates that she was under a lot of involved with Rodriguez wise,” Welch told authori- try to confront him on “lit- 12 Weeks...... $41.40 stress,” adding that she was after her relationship with a ties. tle lies,” according to the CLASSIFIED 24 Weeks...... $82.80 “physically and mentally previous boyfriend soured Despite the breakup, report. To place a classified ad...... 755-5440 52 Weeks...... $179.40 CHARGES Engaging in sexual intercourse THE WEATHER Continued From 1A with a person 16 or 17 years of age as a person 24 years or older is a 17 SUN 18MON 19TUE 20WED 21 THU bond at $125,000 during second-degree felony, which carries Partly Mostly Partly Partly Partly Rodriguez’s video court cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy cloudy a maximum penalty of 30 years in Light Light appearance from the jail on wind wind Friday and said he would prison. have to have a GPS moni- HI 74HI LO LO 56 HI 77 HI LO LO 58 HI 79HI LO LO 58 HI HI76 LO LO 56 HI 74HI LO LO 58 toring device and no contact with minor children, the vic- bedroom window. A single SIM card from the phone tim or the victim’s family if pair of footprints led away and moved it to an older REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Sunday, Dec. 17 Sunday's highs/Sunday night's low let out on bail. He also can- from the property. one. Valdosta not have alcohol or possess According to an arrest The pair was found nearly City Monday Tuesday 70/56 Jacksonville a firearm. affidavit, a friend of Caitlyn’s a week after their disappear- 72/56 Cape Canaveral Tallahassee Lake City 80/60/pc 81/63/pc Engaging in sexual inter- said that Rodriguez and ance near Syracuse, New 70/58 74/56 Daytona Beach 78/58/pc 79/61/pc course with a person 16 or Caitlyn had “hooked up” York. A New York State Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 84/63/pc 83/64/pc Pensacola 74/56 76/58 Ft. Lauderdale 80/71/pc 80/70/pc 17 years of age as a person and that he had “worked Police investigator spotted 70/65 Panama City 70/63 Ocala Gainesville 79/57/pc 79/58/pc 24 years or older is a sec- his way into her life.” The a 2001 red Mercury Sable 76/58 Jacksonville 77/59/cd 77/59/pc ond-degree felony, which friend also told investiga- with a Florida license plate Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 82/74/pc 81/74/pc 79/61 76/58 Lake City 79/57/pc 79/58/pc carries a maximum penal- tors that Rodriguez had that fit the description of ty of 30 years in prison. asked Caitlyn to “leave the Rodriguez’s car. Tampa Miami 80/70/pc 81/70/pc 79/59 Naples 84/65/pc 81/66/pc Meanwhile, interfering with country with him.” He pulled them over in West Palm Beach 76/68 Ocala 80/57/pc 80/58/pc child custody is a third-de- The affidavit stated that a town called Salina and Orlando 82/62/pc 82/62/pc gree felony, which carries Caitlyn had told friends detained Rodriguez without Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 74/63/pc 74/61/sh Ft. Myers 76/68 Pensacola 81/63 73/63/ts 74/61/sh a maximum penalty of five they were leaving and that incident. Naples Tallahassee 75/61/sh 77/59/sh years in prison. she “didn’t know how to The Frisinas reunited 79/65 Miami Tampa 80/63/pc 81/63/pc 76/67 Rodriguez’s attorneys at get out of it.” She feared he with their daughter the next Key West Valdosta 74/61/ts 76/58/sh Avera & Smith in Gainesville would “mess up her life” if day. 81/74 W. Palm Beach 80/69/pc 80/65/pc could not be reached for she didn’t leave. “We’re so thankful and comment. Rodriguez was the boys blessed to have our beau- LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI " Test Rodriguez arrived at soccer coach at Fort White tiful daughter, Caitlyn An exclusive TEMPERATURES SUN Columbia County Jail until the school board ter- Morgan Frisina, back with service around 5 p.m. Thursday minated him for abandon- us,” said the mother, Scarlet High Saturday 63 Sunrise today 7:21 a.m. Low Saturday 48 Sunset today 5:33 p.m. 4 brought to after being extradited from ing his job. He had taken Frisina, at the same press Normal high 68 Sunrise tom. 7:21 a.m. ModerateEXTREME: our readers Onondaga County in New over for Caitlyn’s father, conference. “We are look- 10 minutes to burn Normal low 44 Sunset tom. 5:34 p.m. 40 mins to burn by York. Ward Frisina, who had gone ing forward to a very merry Record high 85 in 1956 Today’s Rodriguez, a former soc- back to coaching the girls Christmas and an extreme- Record low 22 in 1968 MOON ultra-violet The Weather radiation risk Moonrise today 6:37 a.m. cer coach at Fort White team full-time in July, where ly bright future for Caitlyn for the area on Channel. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 5:26 p.m. High School, came into the he has been the coach for and our family.” a scale from 0 Saturday 0.00" Moonrise tom. 7:28 a.m. to 10+. public eye in November four years. Scarlet, a former county Month total 1.64" Moonset tom. 6:11 p.m. after disappearing with Columbia County Sheriff commissioner, said “many Year total 41.00" 17-year-old Caitlyn Frisina, Mark Hunter said at a press prayers, conversations and Normal month-to-date 1.20" Normal year-to-date 46.13" a soccer player at Fort conference last week that counseling” would help Dec 18 Dec 26 Jan 1 Jan 8 Forecasts, data and graphics ©2017, The Weather Company, LLC White. the relationship between heal the family’s wounds New First Full Last Quarter Quarter

Family discovered evi- Caitlyn and Rodriguez start- following Caitlyn’s return. dence of an inappropri- ed in August or September. “We’re already taking ate relationship between Caitlyn wiped all the data steps toward rebuilding our WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY Rodriguez and Caitlyn from her phone when she lives after such an emotion- 9 7a 1p 7p 1a 6a A major blow to the before deputies arrived fled, but some graphic con- al week,” she said. U.S. Third Fleet 8 occurred on this date in to the Frisina household. versations were recovered Rodriguez was still in jail 72 69 1945 as a typhoon 7 moved into the 61 63 63 A sheriff’s report released after her father pulled the as of press time. 6 59 Philippine Sea where Friday stated that Caitlyn 54 the fleet was 5 49 48 positioned. Wind gusts to 142 mph and and Rodriguez both con- Classiﬁed 4 36 37 31 33 extremely high seas firmed to investigators that Need cash advertising in 3 28 destroyed 146 aircrafts they had a sexual relation- the Lake City and three destroyers. quickly??? 2 The storm also took ship. Reporter will get 1 the lives of eighty the job done! sailors. Caitlyn appeared to have Sell it super fast. Cars • Trucks • Boats • Bikes left the home through her 386-755-5440 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A

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OUR OPINION Governor should act on LSHA he Lake Shore Hospital Authority board has been bleeding members for months, but the T latest resignation puts the board completely out of business. The loss of Dr. Waseem Khan, who quit last week, leaves the seven-member board with four vacancies and no quorum. The board can’t meet and therefore can’t consider possible replacements for outgoing Executive Director Jack Berry. The timing couldn’t be worse. It’s not like it just snuck up on anybody, though. The governor — who alone can appoint new members — should have seen this coming for a while. First there was Tim Murphy, required by law to quit the board when he won a seat on the county commission last year. Then came Ron Foreman, who told our reporter he’d had philosophical differences with the direction the board was taking for some time. After that, Koby Adams finally quit after waiting well over a year to see whether he would be reap- Gerrymandering on the docket pointed, as he’d requested. In all three cases, the governor failed to appoint s the Supreme Court about to they want to hear a challenge to a replacements even though competent, responsible cause great political upheaval by Democratic gerrymander in addi- nominees were offered up. Igetting into the business of polic- tion to the Wisconsin Republican Admittedly, Khan’s departure did come as some- ing the worst partisan gerryman- gerrymander?” thing of a surprise, right on the heels of a sudden ders? Signs from last week suggest The tweet reminded me of what complaint about his residency. But whether he actu- that it well might. Chief Justice John G. Roberts At the very beginning of its term Jr. said during the Gill oral ally lives in Columbia County, as he insists he does back in October, the court heard arguments about being forced and as membership on the board requires, finally oral arguments in Gill vs. Whitford, into the business of choosing makes no difference. a case challenging Wisconsin’s Democrats or Republicans. He LSHA is now at the breaking point. plan for drawing districts for its Richard L. Hasen said that if the “intelligent man on And while we’d like to be able to tell you what’s state Assembly. Republican legisla- the street” sees the court siding going on, we can’t, as no one in the governor’s tors drew the lines to give them a with Democrats in one of these executive appointments office will return our calls. great advantage in these elections. ering, the justices hold the second disputes, “it must be because the If Mr. Scott is somehow displeased with the Even when Democrats won more until the first has been decided, and Supreme Court preferred the board’s work and wants to dismantle it, mission than a majority of votes cast in the then send it back to the lower court Democrats over the Republicans. accomplished. Assembly elections, Republicans for further proceedings. And that’s going to come out one We’d just like to know what he has in mind for an controlled about 60 percent of the So what’s going on? case after another as these cases seats. Maybe there is some technical are brought in every state. And encore. The court has for many years problem with the Gill case — such that is going to cause very serious refused to police such gerrymander- as a lack of standing for the plain- harm to the status and integrity of ing. Conservative justices suggested tiffs — that would prevent the court the decisions of this court in the TODAY IN HISTORY that the question was “nonjusticia- from deciding it on the merits. eyes of the country.” ble” (meaning the cases could not Maybe the court will rule that these When the chief justice made On this date: be heard by the courts) because cases must be decided on a dis- these statements, I was skeptical there were no permissible standards trict-by-district basis (as in Benisek) of his sincerity. After all, the court In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, for determining when partisanship “prefers” one party or another all conducted the first successful manned powered-airplane in drawing district lines went too far. So far there has the time, down to resolving the flights near Kitty Hawk, N.C., using their experimental Liberals came forward with a variety 2000 presidential election by taking craft, the Wright Flyer. of tests. And Justice Anthony M. been no word on the Republican George W. Bush’s side In 1933, in the inaugural NFL championship football Kennedy stood in the middle, as he outcome from the in the Florida recount. game, the Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants, often does. He argued that all the court, which issues But suppose that internally the 23-21, at Wrigley Field. tests liberals proposed didn’t work, court has already decided that the In 1957, the United States successfully test-fired the while trying to keep the courthouse decisions in its plaintiffs in Gill will win, which Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time. door open for new tests. hardest cases as late would mean the court “prefers” In 1959, Stanley Kramer’s anti-nuclear war drama “On Gill offers one: It’s called the as June. But there Democrats in that case. I could the Beach,” starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner, efficiency gap and it measures was a tantalizing certainly see Roberts, who cares premiered on all seven continents (including Antarctica). wasted votes, or votes cast that do development late last more than the average justice n Associated Press not contribute to victory. (The more about the institutional legitimacy of these a party has to swallow, week when the of the court, agreeing to vote with the less likely it is to win.) People court agreed to hear the majority only so long as he can Lake City Reporter reading the tea leaves during Gill a gerrymandering also “prefer” Republicans at the Lake City Reporter oral arguments seemed to think that same time, in Benisek. Deciding Serving Columbia County Since 1874 Kennedy was sympathetic to the case out of Maryland Gill and Benisek together would Wisconsin challengers. this term. allow the court, in announcing TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride So far there has been no word on a new partisan-gerrymandering for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ the outcome from the court, which rule, to say that sometimes the tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride issues decisions in its hardest cases rather than on a statewide basis (as rule favors one party and some- forWe residents believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ as late as the end of June. There in Gill). Maybe the court does not times it favors the other. tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” was, however, a tantalizing develop- like the efficiency-gap theory, and We may have to wait until June to We believe strong newspapers build strong ment late last week when the court prefers the 1st Amendment argu- find out if this theory is correct. If Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and agreed to hear a gerrymandering ment offered in Benisek. (In brief, it is, that’s good news not only for communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers‑ oriented get newspapers. things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and case out of Maryland this term. the theory is that when a legislature those who oppose hyperpartisan This mission will be accomplished through the Benisek vs. Lamone involves a sin- draws lines to minimize a political gerrymandering, but also those con- profitableteamwork community of professionals‑ oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, This mission will be accomplished through the gle congressional district drawn by party’s voting strength, it interferes cerned about the court’s legitimacy integrity and hard work. Democrats to make it harder for with the associational rights of in a hyperpolarized political environ- teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, Republicans to elect a member of the party’s voters, discriminating ment. integrity and hard work. Congress. against them simply because they Todd Wilson, Publisher n Richard L. Hasen, a professor at the Setting a case like this for are Republicans or Democrats.) UC Irvine School of Law, is the author of Robert Bridges, Editor full argument is unusual. After I posted my speculation on JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor the forthcoming book, “The Justice of Robert Bridges, Editor Ordinarily, when a second case Twitter last week, a reader weighed Contradictions: Antonin Scalia and the Sue Brannon, Controller presents an issue similar to in with another theory, one that I Politics of Disruption.” He wrote this for the one the court is already consid- think may be the best of all: “Maybe Los Angeles Times. DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTERS POLICY All-out attack on Trump likely ahead Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written To the Editor: ties forbidden in common decency Don’t be surprised if congressio- and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 and began bragging out loud of his nal leaders Ryan and McConnell words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters Donald Trump is an achiever. treatment of some women. join in this attack because Trump is From his highest rankings in mili- Today’s media’s exploitation a real threat to their establishment must be signed and include the writer’s name, address tary school through today’s histori- of sexual harassment toward and power. These men only agree and telephone number for verification. Writers can cal accomplishments and successes women by powerful men is low with Trump when it helps them. have two letters per month published. Letters and as president, there seems to be no key, yet is seizing on Trump’s To paraphrase Shakespeare, the guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not limit to his energy. vocal treatment of women. In good that man does in his lifetime is necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. With all of his successes we the next election, because of the interred with his bones, but the evil BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL forget he is a human being with media’s hatred of Trump, get he does will live forever. Hopefully desires like we all have. Sometime ready for an all-out attack using this last sentence will not apply to 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. in his life’s journey Donald fell vic- a video showing Trump’s attitude President Trump. BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. tim to thinking most women were toward some women, paving the BY EMAIL: [email protected] his admirers and he took advantage way for a road to impeachment M. Fred Muskewitz of their admiration by taking liber- or resignation. Lake City SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A

TROPICAL STORM DEBBY Feds: County blew FEMA funds our radar,” Scott said. “We think it’s a misrepresentation “These provisions also The county received a total document the rights and Audit says of $5.5 million from FEMA, but of the rules on the auditor’s responsibilities of the parties auditors only looked at 71 percent part. We don’t believe we owe and minimize the risk of $1.8 million of the grant expenditures. misinterpretations and disputes,” The bulk of the misspent funds, $1.8 million.” according to the audit. about $1.6 million, should be The county spent $182,648 on should be disqualified because the county — County Manager Ben Scott “unreasonable equipment costs,” failed to comply with federal including $179,091 for the use of guidelines when it awarded four 63 law enforcement vehicles, the returned contracts for road repair and one assurance that the County Despite the county’s claims, audit states. for debris removal, according to obtained the best price for the auditors wrote that they maintain FEMA’s own reimbursement By CARL MCKINNEY the audit. contract work,” the audit states. their criticisms of the process. rate for police vehicles is $.60 [email protected] “As a result, full and open “Full and open competition also The county did not have a review per mile for patrolling activities competition did not always occur, helps discourage and prevent process to ensure contractors or $16.25 per hour for use as a County officials misspent which decreased opportunities favoritism, collusion, fraud, properly executed the work. stationary barricade. nearly $1.8 million in federal for disadvantaged firms ... to waste and abuse. Furthermore, As a result, three of the A claim covering the activities disaster relief funds related to compete for federally funded adequate competition requires agreements had “incomplete” of the Columbia County Sheriff’s 2012’s Tropical Storm Debby, and work,” the audit states, “and may proper consideration of small terms, the audit states. Office from June 2012 to July Uncle Sam should get the money have increased the risk of fraud, businesses, minority firms and The contracts lacked an 2012 lists the rate at $16.25 per back, according to a Department waste, and abuse.” women’s business enterprises.” execution date, didn’t adequately hour regardless of how each of Homeland Security audit. Federal procurement standards Scott agreed that the county describe the specific scope of vehicle was used, resulting in an The DHS Office of Inspector require that officials conduct didn’t follow the federal services to be performed and “excessive” cost, according to the General reviewed 12 projects the bidding process in an procurement standards. there was no documentation of audit. representing $3.9 million in grants open and competitive manner, “We did not do that,” he told the the agreed upon billing rates, The sheriff’s office claimed it FEMA awarded to Columbia maintain a system to ensure Lake City Reporter. “We followed according to the audit. did not record vehicle mileage County after the storm. Citing contractors follow the terms of our normal procedure.” There was also not adequate data or have activity logs because improper contracts, unreasonable their agreements and “take all He said the rules don’t documentation to support the FEMA stated it would reimburse equipment expenses, incomplete necessary affirmative steps necessarily disqualify the roughly $1.5 million cost of four “all vehicle use at an hourly rate,” work, excessive overtime pay to assure the use of small and expenditures for that reason of the road repair contracts, the the audit states. and duplicate claims, auditors minority firms, women’s business alone, however. audit states. County officials maintained recommended the agency recover enterprises, and labor surplus area “They can’t come back and take The county claimed a FEMA that FEMA should allow the 45 percent of the funds in question. firms” when possible, according the money as long as the work employee prepared spreadsheets claim, saying officers drove their County Manager Ben Scott to the audit. was complete and the costs were showing the contract costs of assigned vehicles at least 50 miles disputes the findings. The county solicited bids for reasonable,” Scott said. each project but didn’t provide each hour of their work shift — “We think it’s a misrepresenta- three of the road repair projects The county argued as much it with any other documentation, which would equal $30 per hour. tion of the rules on the auditor’s from companies with whom it when it responded to auditors. according to the audit. Another claim for $21,345 went part,” Scott said. “We don’t believe had pre-established relationships, “They said only one local “As a result, we could not trace toward the use of four pick-up we owe $1.8 million.” the audit states, and failed to contractor in the area had the the costs listed on the spreadsheet trucks, but the county did not The audit came out in late 2016 take the necessary steps to give resources sufficient to handle a to specific invoices to validate the dispute that it “mistakenly used and Scott said FEMA hasn’t yet opportunities to disadvantaged large disaster,” the audit states. accuracy and eligibility of the the incorrect FEMA equipment asked for the money back. firms. “Further, County officials costs,” the audit states. rate” to calculate the claim, “No news is good news,” Scott Local officials should have said they determined in their In all five contracts that fell according to the audit. said. advertised contract solicitations subsequent research that there under scrutiny, the county failed The county also agreed that it Since there has been no formal publicly to give all interested was only one contractor with a to include federally required paid $4,794 in excessive overtime request to repay the funds, the and qualified parties a chance to small business designation and provisions ensuring contracts costs, made duplicate claims in county cannot start the appeal compete for the work, according there were no women or minority- comply with policies pertaining the amount of $4,323 and never process and the matter remains to the audit. owned businesses in the county to employment, labor laws, completed three small haz- unresolved, he said. “Without full and open that were registered to do the the environment and energy ard mitigation projects totaling “It’s an ongoing issue that’s on competition, FEMA has little contract work.” efficiency, the audit states. $16,349.

to bend the door so he could Sheriff’s Office made con- property because he was DAMAGE enter the business later that tact with Shappard at his “upset,” according to the “Whole Pet Health” Continued From 1A night, the report states, home and detained him report. Dental X-rays • Diagnostic though authorities say they before transporting him He was taken to Columbia UltraSound and Digital X-rays the damage to police. aren’t sure of Shappard’s back to the store. County Detention Facility on • Microchipping • Allergy Testing • Wellness Exams, Vaccines The manager said he motives. Shappard confessed to a criminal mischief charge • Urgent Care, Surgery believed Shappard planned The Columbia County intentionally damaging the of damage to property. and Much More!

“It’s rather overwhelming. It’s hard Burroughs. OFFICERS Why him? for me to express to him what it’s like “I want to be an officer Continued From 1A like grandpa,” Joshua said to be gone on Christmas. It’s really to the crowd. was meant to make them heartwarming.” Burroughs said it was feel appreciated, particular- moving to hear his grand- ly for their hard work on son speak. days like Christmas, when — Kevin Crews, FDOC officer “It was very emotional Construction/Debris Containers Available most people get to take the for me,” Burroughs said, day off and spend it with from the kids, to chat with Matthew and his other son, “and it made me very their families. students about their work. Andrew. While those mem- proud of him.” 755-7060 Students made orna- One officer in attendance ories still hurt, Crews said Even as first respond- 15 yd. • 20 yd. • 30 yd. • 40 yd. ments for CCSO, FHP, was Matthew’s father, it was a great feeling to see ers and law enforcement Delivered to your job site today. FDOC, LCPD, CCFR, Lake Kevin, who works at the that his son understood the officers left the event City Fire Department, prison for FDOC. He said importance of the sacrifice. Thursday, students were Century Ambulance EMS it was an emotional experi- “I never realized the waiting outside. and the Department of ence to see his son extend impact it made on him,” he For one more round of CITY OF LAKE CITY Agriculture. his love and kindness to all said. applause. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING “I want to make sure we of those in attendance. Another young student Cheering, clapping and Lake City Law Enforcement Bargaining Unit can bring them back in a “It’s rather overwhelm- who was strongly influ- doing their best to make NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lake City shall hold a public meeting at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2017, in the Council Chambers located on the way,” said Matthew Crews, ing,” Kevin Crews said. enced by a first responder sure they knew their work second floor of City Hall at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, Florida. the student who organized “It’s hard for me to express in his life was Joshua was appreciated. The purpose of this public meeting is to enter into contract negotiations, at the request of the event. “Replenish to him what it’s like to be Eadie, an eighth-grader at the Fraternal Order of Police, Florida State Lodge, for the Lake City Law Enforcement them.” gone on Christmas. It’s Covenant. Bargaining Unit, Public Employees Relations Commission Certification No. 1834. The dozens of officers really heartwarming.” He said during the cere- LOCAL. All interested persons are invited to attend. in attendance even stuck He said his work has mony that he had decided COLLEGE. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you require special aid or services as addressed in the American Disabilities Act, please contact the City Manager’s Office at around after the ceremony, sometimes forced him to to become a law enforce- PRO. (386) 719-5768. which featured choral per- cancel fishing or camp- ment officer because We’ve got you covered. AUDREY E SIKES, MMC formances and speeches ing trips, disappointing of FHP Captain Mike Lake City Reporter City Clerk

Sullivan is promoted at sheriff’s office In a ceremony attended by family, friends and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter (right) promotes Deputy Brett Sullivan to the rank of corporal. Cpl. Sullivan has been with CCSO since 2013 and will remain in the patrol division as a shift supervisor. COURTESY CCSO 6A SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER Lake City Medical Center brings Christmas joy

From staff reports tree during the drop-off time. Lake City Medical When LCMC staff donat- Center teamed up with the ed their gifts, Millie Jenkins Christmas Dream Machine of the Christmas Dream this holiday season to spon- Machine took the opportu- sor kids from the organiza- nity to give a tour to Karen tion’s tree to ensure several Henson, the medical cen- families don’t come short of ter’s new chief nursing offi- a happy Christmas morn- cer and vice president of ing. human resources, citing the Led by Christina increased need for generos- Wartzok, an administrative ity over the past few years assistant at the medical cen- and how the lives of chil- ter, a team of hospital vol- dren from the community unteers went department are positively impacted by by department to ensure the annual movement. all of the children chosen “People at Lake City were covered fully in their Medical Center are always reported wishes and needs. enthusiastic when it comes Within a very short amount to caring for and giving of time, all names were spo- back to our community,” ken for and some depart- Jenkins said. “Every oppor- ments had even returned tunity they have to posi- COURTESY LCMC to grab two or three more tively impact someone with Lake City Medical Center staff members pose with the gifts they purchased for the Christmas Dream Machine names to shop for. In total, a touch of humanity they to give to children in need. From left: Tina Norris, vice president of human resources; Jill Adams, CFO/COO at 35 children were provided take full advantage of it. It’s LCMC; Noah Walker, director of marketing and public relations; Christina Wartzok, administrative assistant; for with more names leav- refreshing and it is inspir- Steve Nelson, assistant vice president of clinical services; Millie Jenkins of Christmas Dream Machine; and ing the Dream Machine ing.” Karen Henson, the medical center’s new chief nursing officer and vice president of human resources.

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n To submit your Community Calendar item, stop by the Reporter oce or email Justin COMMUNITY CALENDAR Caudell at [email protected]. Today able from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Columbia County Bingo games Extension Office, 971 W. Duval St., Lake Bingo games are offered every Sunday, City. Stop by or call 386-752-5384 to receive Monday and Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at the research-based information from universi- American Legion Post 57, 2602 SW Main ty trained volunteers. Blvd. in Lake City. There are three $250 jackpots each night. Quarter games are ‘Preschool Storytime’ played at 3 p.m. Refreshments are available “Preschool Storytime,” a library pro- at reasonable prices. For more informa- gram for families with preschoolers, is held tion, call 386-752-7776. on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at the main branch of the Columbia County Public Library, Monday at 308 NW Columbia Ave. in downtown Lake City. For more information about the ‘School Age Storytime’ library’s children’s programs, call 386-758- “School Age Storytime,” a reading pro- 2101. gram for children, is held on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. at the main branch of the Friday Columbia County Public Library, 308 NW Columbia Ave. in downtown Lake City. For ‘Baby & Me’ more information about the library’s chil- “Baby & Me,” a library program for dren’s programs, call 386-758-2101. parents and babies, is held on Fridays at 11 a.m. at the main branch of the Columbia Al-Anon meeting County Public Library, 308 NW Columbia An Al-Anon group meets at First Ave. in downtown Lake City. For more Christian Church (403 W. Duval St., Lake information about the library’s children’s City) at 6 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. on programs, call 386-758-2101. Wednesdays. Newcomers group meets on Mondays at 5 p.m. No dinner and dancing The Lifestyle Enrichment Center’s Seed Lending Library closed Friday night dances are postponed until The Columbia Seed Lending Library Friday, Jan. 5. is closed for the holidays. Seeds will be available again the second week of January. Saturday They will be offered at the main library branch in downtown Lake City from 2 COURTESY Farmers market to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. The CSLL will The Lake DeSoto Farmers Market is meet at the Fort White Branch from 2 to Melrose student receives star treatment open every Saturday in the parking lot at 4 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 10, and volunteers Melrose Park Elementary recently honored student Wissal Mariass for becoming Marion Avenue and Duval Street, across will also be on hand from from 2 to 4 p.m. the first student in the school’s 200-point Accelerated Reading Club. Coopers from the Courthouse Annex. Hours are 9 Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the West Branch, 435 Funeral Home provided a limo for the school to take Mariass to Chick-fil-A for a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors will find vegetables, NW Hall of Fame Drive (off U.S. Highway lunch with her teacher, Mikki Jones, and Teresa Mack-Anderson. dairy products, eggs and baked goods. 90 just past Interstate 75). In most cases, produce is locally grown program. For more information, call 386- County Public Library, 308 NW Columbia in small gardens with no pesticides or Tuesday 752-4184. Ave. in downtown Lake City. For more chemical fertilizers. The farmers market information about the library’s children’s is a project of the Lake City Community GeriActors Library book sale programs, call 386-758-2101. Redevelopment Agency. For more infor- Residents are invited to join the Reader’s The Columbia County Public Library mation, call 386-719-5766 or visit market. Theater Group on Tuesdays and Thursdays West Branch (435 NW Hall of Fame Drive, Free soil testing lcfla.com. from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Lifestyle Lake City) is holding a special holiday Free soil pH tests are available every Enrichment Center, 628 SE Allison Court, book sale until Dec. 30. Patrons can fill a Wednesday morning at the Columbia Potluck dinner Lake City. bag with books for $3. For more informa- County Extension Office, 971 W. Duval A potluck dinner at 7 p.m. and danc- tion, call 386-758-1321. St., Suite 170, in Lake City. Residents may ing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. occurs each Basketball registration bring a sample to the office during regular Saturday at either Lake Butler Elementary The Boys Club of Columbia County is Wednesday business hours. For more information, call School or Lake Butler Social Club. Dress forming their 2018 basketball program, 752-5384. code is casual dressy and special occasion. which will begin in January. All boys and ‘Terrific Twos’ Admission is $10 for club members or $12 girls ages 7 through 14 are eligible to “Terrific Twos,” a library program for Thursday for guests. To confirm dancing location or participate. Fees for the activity are $50. toddlers, is offered on Wednesdays at 10:30 ‘Gardening questions?’ for more information, call Sharon Davis at Volunteer coaches are also needed for the a.m. at the main branch of the Columbia UF/IFAS Master Gardeners are avail- 813-679-5390.

COURTESY PHOTOS Sons of the American Revolution recognizes Eagle Scouts The Lake City chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recently held its annual community service awards dinner at St. James Episcopal Church. The event honors local emergency responders and the young men who attained the rank of Eagle Scout this year. From left, SAR Chapter President Skip Johns poses with Eagle Scout Matthew Mathis and his father Darrel, assistant scoutmaster for Troop 85. RIGHT: Lake City Chapter SAR Treasurer Larry E. Royal (from left), Wayne Eakins (representative from Troop 59 and grandfather of Eagle Scout award recipient Christian Wyatte Eakins), Eagle Scout award recipient Elijah Joseph LeGault, Eakins and Johns. OBITUARIES D.E. Coward support of the WWII war effort, C. Dent (Michael), Tifton, GA, home. In lieu of flowers memo- with Belk of Lake City and rah) Stanton, Sr. of McDonough, D.E. Coward, 97 of Ridge was a graduate of Emory-Rid- Caleigh Lentz, Buckhead, GA, rial contributions may be made worked at Westside Elementary Georgia: One brother, Charles R. Manor, passed away on Friday, dle Aeronautical University in Tracy Baum (Denisse) and Art to the Salvation Army or the School as a para-professional for Stanton, Jr. of Lake Wylie, South December 15, 2017, at the Bay- Miami and retired in 1978 from Baum, both of Miami, Sheri Bond charity of your choice. Arrange- over twelve years. Ginger was a Carolina. front Health Eastern Airlines. He enjoyed (Eric) and Brian Baum, both of ments are under the direction of loving mother, wife, and GiGi. A memorial service to honor Medical Cen- watching NASCAR, the Balti- Lexington, SC, Nikki Graham GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN She loved spending time with her the life of Ms. Pillars will be held ter in Dade more Orioles and the Miami Dol- (Billy) and Brittany Blocker and FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S US “girls,” husband, and the joy of at 2 P.M. Wednesday, Dec. 20, in City, FL. He phins. He was preceded in death Cole Howard all of Albany, GA; Hwy 441, Lake City, FL. 386- her life, her grandson Khalin. Christ Central Ministries, Lake was born the by his wife of 49 years, Martha sixteen great-grandchildren and 752-1954. Please leave words of The loss of our wife, mother, City, Florida with Rev. Travis youngest and B. Coward, in 2000. two great-great-grandchildren. comfort for the family at www. daughter and GiGi is immeasur- Buchanan officiating. GUERRY eighth child, to Survivors include his son, Funeral services will be con- gatewayforestlawn.com able but so is the love she left be- FUNERAL HOME, 2659 S.W. the late Dan- Walt Coward (Darlene), Lees- ducted on Sunday, December hind. She is survived by her hus- Main Blvd., Lake City, Florida is iel Edwards Coward and Pearl burg, GA; his daughter, Carol 17, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Gate- Ginger Carrie Pillars band, Steven W. Pillars of Lake in charge of arrangements. Hilliard Coward, in Waco, Tex- C. Baum (John), Lexington, SC; way-Forest Lawn Memorial Mrs. Ginger Carrie Pillars, age City, Florida: Three daughters, In lieu of flowers, make a con- as. Mr. Coward had made his his loving companion, Elizabeth Chapel with Mr. Keith Coward 48, of Lake City, Florida passed Kortney Pillars, Stephanie Pillars tribution at http://www.gofund home in Ridge Manor, Florida Wright, Ridge Manor, FL and officiating. Interment will fol- away suddenly on December 14, (Devon) Reid and Skylar Pillars me.com/family-of-ginger-pillars. for the past ten years and had pre- her children, Gary Haudenschild low at Forest Lawn Memorial 2017. She was born in Atlanta, all of Lake City, Florida: her viously been a longtime resident (Janice), Ridge Manor and Susan Gardens Cemetery. Visitation Georgia and lived in Jackson- grandson, Khalin Lee: Her moth- Obituaries are paid of Miami and Lake City, Flor- Reid (Lynn), Miami; 10 grand- with the family will be one hour ville, Florida before moving to er, Thea Smith (Charles) Cash advertisements. For details, call ida. He went to work at the age children, Keith Coward (Re- prior to the funeral on Sunday Lake City, Florida 18 years ago. of Silver Springs, Florida: her the Lake City Reporter’s classified of 19 working on Airplanes in becca), Spring Hill, TN, Carrie from 2-3:00 PM at the funeral She worked as a sales clerk father, Charles Richard (Debo- department at 752-1293.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Home run hires hard to make from shallow pool Kelly and Jimbo Fisher, respec- Mississippi also thinned by rapid turn- and institutions hav- By RALPH D. RUSSO tively. Tennessee flailed about for stayed in-house, tak- over and less desire ing a broader knowl- Associated Press two weeks before hiring Jeremy ing the interim tag off among established edge. All fan bases Making the home run hire Pruitt, a promising coordinator Matt Luke. Nebraska coaches to jump from want a known, proven seems to be more difficult than and Nick Saban disciple. (Scott Frost) and one job to another. commodity. Name, ever when it comes to college Florida State hired Willie Arkansas (Chad “Hiring has always win-the-press-confer- football coaches. Taggart, and his 47-50 career Morris) hired coach- been difficult,” Penn ences kind of a hire. record, away from Oregon. The es with a combined State athletic director That’s not possible Silly season moved quickly this Mullen year, spinning this way and that Ducks promoted offensive coor- five years of head Fisher Sandy Barbour said. Taggart for everybody to do.” over a frenetic couple of weeks. dinator Mario Cristobal, whose coaching experience. “I think the proven Media chatter, UCLA and Texas A&M both previous head coaching experi- People in the business of col- talent has been kind of picked sports talk radio and message made a splash by hiring Chip ence was four losing seasons in lege football say the pool of expe- over, if you will. So that puts a six years at Florida International. rienced candidates has dwindled, premium on athletic directors COACHES continued on 4B

BOYS SOCCER HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Tigers no match for undefeated Santa Fe Raiders CHS boys move forward after falling at home in nail-biter

By TONY BRITT [email protected] The Columbia Tigers dropped a non-district soccer match to the Santa Fe Raiders Friday night, losing 2-1 in a highly contested and strategic game. The Tigers (7-4-2, 0-1-2) trailed most of the first half, but were able to tie the game at 1-1, just before halftime. However, in the second half, the Raiders (9-0- 1, 6-0), out classed the Tigers with crisp pass- ing, pressure on the ball and constant pressure on Columbia’s defense and goal tender Caleb Strickland. “They just played better than we did,” said Shayne Edge, Columbia boys soccer head coach. “We knew they were going to be good because they beat us in the preseason. We thought we had more of a game plan for them.” Edge, anticipating the Raider squad would go Photos by ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter right at the Tigers, altered the normal game plan Columbia’s Kaleb Davis (above) performs submission grappling during the home meet Saturday morning. CHS and formations, hoping to surprise the Raiders and come out with a victory. But, the Raiders able senior Chace Curtis (below) lifts his opponent in the air during the championship round against Ridgeview. to improvise and quickly turned the tables on the Tiger squad. “I put the kids in a bad situation starting out the game and we were in a terrible formation (for Santa Fe) because they are so tactical and they are so good,” Edge said. “We changed that at the water break in the first half and it seemed to work Tigers TIGERS continued on 2B hop to it Columbia captures first place Saturday night

Tiger Duals tournament – knocking By ERIC JACKSON off Episcopal, Lake Weir, Bradford, [email protected] Cook County and powerhouse Back by senior effort, along with Ridgeview in the final round. solid underclassmen performances, “We beat a really good team in Columbia was the last team the finals,” Columbia head coach standing Saturday night. The Tigers Pete Whittington said after the had to claw in the championship, 42-30 win. “That was definitely one using David Thompson’s pivotal pin where this team came together and TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter to take home the hardware over the they pulled it out. We had some Columbia’s Tyler Pierce dribbles past Santa Fe’s Panthers. Rilyn Crouch during the non-district matchup. Columbia went undefeated in the CHAMPS continued on 6B

GIRLS SOCCER Lady Tigers stand tall but fall short against LHS Columbia enters the break hopeful after playing Lincoln close Friday

By ERIC JACKSON half. really going in the right direction.” [email protected] The Lady Tigers’ offensive strug- After edging Gainesville earlier gles only continued as the Lady this week, Columbia (6-9) now falls Columbia didn’t waste any time Trojans held on for a 2-1 win at to 1-6 in league play. Lincoln (8-4) jumping ahead against league foe CYSA fields Friday night. Despite improves to 4-2, still jockeying with Lincoln. Irene Carrillo’s header in enduring yet another regular season Chiles for second place in the stand- the sixth minute got her team off to sweep to Lincoln, Columbia girls ings. Columbia did put Lincoln on a strong start, but the Lady Tigers remain hopeful following a valiant notice though Friday night. The Lady failed to find the net again during the performance. Tigers were on the brink of pulling home tilt against the Lady Trojans. “I can’t discount what we did,” said off the upset, behind the heroics of Columbia’s tenacious defense Columbia head coach Chip Garner. Lamoreaux. unraveled when Lincoln forward “They’re a really good team. “Emily was great,” said Garner. McIver Levy scored in the 31st. [Lincoln] is well coached, put togeth- “She’s a great communicator. Player Goalkeeper Emily Lamoreaux tallied er and have a phenomenal attack. of the game who probably played 16 saves in a gutsy performance, but They’re more competitive this year her best game of the season was Levy managed to capitalize again on than I’ve seen them, and so to hang a critical penalty kick in the second with them like we did, I think we’re DISTRICT continued on 6B

ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter Lincoln’s McIver Levy (left) dribbles past Columbia’s Kirstin McCormick during the district contest at CYSA on Friday. B2

2B SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD Fort White girls, boys beat Taylor TV LISTINGS W L Pct GB Washington 16 13 .552 — Miami 14 14 .500 1½ Today Orlando 11 19 .367 5½ COLLEGE BASKETBALL Charlotte 10 18 .357 5½ 2:30 p.m. Atlanta 6 23 .207 10 FS1 — Stony Brook at Providence Central Division 3 p.m. W L Pct GB ESPN — North Carolina at Tennessee Cleveland 21 8 .724 — 4 p.m. Milwaukee 15 12 .556 5 ESPNU — Florida A&M at Georgia Tech Indiana 16 13 .552 5 4:30 p.m. Detroit 16 13 .552 5 FS1 — Iona at St. John’s Chicago 8 20 .286 12½ 6 p.m. ESPNU — San Francisco at Stanford WESTERN CONFERENCE GOLF Southwest Division 11 a.m. W L Pct GB GOLF — PNC Father/Son Challenge, Houston 23 4 .852 — final round, at Orlando, Fla. San Antonio 19 10 .655 5 3 p.m. New Orleans 15 15 .500 9½ NBC — PNC Father/Son Challenge, final Memphis 9 20 .310 15 round, at Orlando, Fla. Dallas 8 21 .276 16 NFL FOOTBALL Northwest Division 1 p.m. W L Pct GB CBS — Regional coverage Minnesota 17 12 .586 — FOX — Regional coverage Denver 16 13 .552 1 4 p.m. Portland 15 13 .536 1½ FOX — Regional coverage Oklahoma City 14 14 .500 2½ 4:25 p.m. Utah 14 15 .483 3 CBS — Regional coverage Pacific Division 8:20 p.m. W L Pct GB NBC — Dallas at Oakland Golden State 23 6 .793 — POKER L.A. Clippers 11 16 .407 11 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers 10 17 .370 12 ESPN2 — Global Casino Championship, Sacramento 9 19 .321 13½ Part 1, at Cherokee, N.C. PHOTOS by CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter Phoenix 9 21 .300 14½ 8 p.m. Fort White Middle School boys and girls soccer teams defeated Taylor on Thursday night. Desiree Hans ESPN2 — Global Casino Championship, (above) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal. Fort White girls won 2-1 while the boys won 2-0 this Part 2, at Cherokee, N.C. NFL GLANCE SKIING past week. Both teams play again at home in this Tuesday’s season finale against Lake City Middle School. 6 p.m. AMERICAN CONFERENCE NBCSN — FIS World Cup, Women’s East Super G, at Val d’Isere, France (same- W L T Pct PF PA day tape) New England 10 3 0 .769 368 250 SOCCER Buffalo 7 6 0 .538 240 290 9:15 a.m. Miami 6 7 0 .462 236 318 NBCSN — Premier League, West N.Y. Jets 5 8 0 .385 266 311 Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester United South 9:30 a.m. W L T Pct PF PA FS1 — Bundesliga, Hannover vs. Bayer Jacksonville 9 4 0 .692 329 202 Leverkusen Tennessee 8 5 0 .615 273 294 11:30 a.m. Houston 4 9 0 .308 312 335 NBCSN — Premier League, Indianapolis 3 11 0 .214 225 368 Bournemouth vs. Liverpool North 11:50 a.m. W L T Pct PF PA FS2 — Bundesliga, Leipzig vs. Hertha y-Pittsburgh 11 2 0 .846 320 251 Berlin Baltimore 7 6 0 .538 318 246 WINTER SPORTS Cincinnati 5 8 0 .385 226 271 1 p.m. Cleveland 0 13 0 .000 197 335 NBC — U.S. Olympic Team Trials: West Fort White’s Hunter Scott (middle) dribbles past a Fort White’s Elisa Nixon (top) tracks down a loose ball. Speed Skating, short track (men’s & W L T Pct PF PA defender. Connor Bass (bottom) runs during the Heather Faul (middle) makes a move against Taylor. women’s 1,000m), at Kearns, Utah Kansas City 7 6 0 .538 329 289 4 p.m. L.A. Chargers 7 6 0 .538 298 225 match. Joseph Comesana (above) fights for the ball. Kaitlyn Suggs (bottom) shields the ball on Thursday. NBCSN — U.S. Olympic Trials: Oakland 6 7 0 .462 264 304 Curling, mixed doubles final, at Blaine, Denver 5 9 0 .357 254 328 Minn. 7 p.m. NATIONAL CONFERENCE NBCSN — Luge, FIL Viessmann World East Cup, Men, at Lake Placid, N.Y. (taped) W L T Pct PF PA WOMEN’S COLLEGE y-Philadelphia 11 2 0 .846 404 250 BASKETBALL Dallas 7 6 0 .538 316 294 Noon Washington 5 8 0 .385 285 344 BTN — E. Washington at Purdue N.Y. Giants 2 11 0 .154 199 321 12:30 p.m. South FS1 — Florida St. at Texas W L T Pct PF PA 1 p.m. New Orleans 9 4 0 .692 370 263 SEC — Georgia Tech at Georgia Carolina 9 4 0 .692 300 262 3 p.m. Atlanta 8 5 0 .615 294 261 SEC — Louisville at Kentucky Tampa Bay 4 9 0 .308 264 312 4 p.m. North ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Cincinnati W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 10 3 0 .769 309 235 NBA GLANCE Detroit 7 6 0 .538 338 329 Green Bay 7 6 0 .538 285 302 Chicago 4 9 0 .308 224 274 EASTERN CONFERENCE West Atlantic Division W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB L.A. Rams 9 4 0 .692 396 265 Boston 24 7 .774 — Seattle 8 5 0 .615 314 252 Toronto 19 8 .704 3 Arizona 6 7 0 .462 231 317 New York 15 13 .536 7½ San Francisco 3 10 0 .231 228 314 Philadelphia 14 14 .500 8½ y-clinched division Brooklyn 11 17 .393 11½ Southeast Division

around two defenders and fresher, but tactically they TIGERS faked out the goal tender were just so good, there before hitting a kick that wasn’t a whole lot we could Continued From 1B struck home for Columbia, do,” Edge said. “We stayed knotting the score at 1-1 in the game, but they had out for us and we got a with 4:40 left in the half. a lot of good shots and we goal right there to tie it up Santa Fe continued to had very few good shots. before the half.” ratchet-up the pressure We’ve got to learn to play The Tigers’ defense was in the second half, forc- better team ball.” stretched by the Raider ing more saves by the The Tigers mounted sev- offense from the beginning Columbia goal tender eral scoring attempts in the of the game as Santa Fe put as the other shots that final minutes of the contest, unrelenting pressure on escaped him continued to but each was thwarted by Columbia’s goalie. ring off the posts. the Raider defense, who The Raiders launched With 18:57 remaining in eventually took the 2-1 close to 10 solid attacks the second half, however, victory. on goal within the first six the Raiders were able to “Those guys are very minutes of the contest, add another goal on a head- good. Sometimes you’ve forcing three saves by the er by Zack Martin, giving just got tip your hat and Columbia goal keeper and Santa Fe a 2-1 lead. say, ‘Hey, we got beat multiple defensive gems by Columbia also tried to tonight’,” Edge said. “The other Tiger players. The speed up the tempo in an effort was there from all goal posts also helped the attempt to throw Santa Fe our guys, they just played Tigers, as several Santa Fe off its game. better than us and beat us.” shots ricocheted off them, “It seemed like later in The Tigers return to as the ball skirted past div- the game those guys were the pitch on Monday in ing Columbia defenders. wearing down a little bit, a district contest against Santa Fe’s efforts paid and we were a little bit Gainesville. off soon afterwards as they scored their goal in the 28th minute of the first half when several players converged on the Columbia goal and one was able to kick a rebound in for a score. About midway through the first half, Columbia’s defense tightened and its offense started to gain traction. The Tigers flipped the field and pushed Santa Fe’s defense back to its goal. The Raiders defense took control of the ball before Columbia could cause any harm and looked to be heading upfield. However, one of the defensive players made a lazy pass in the box, which was intercepted by Tyler Pierce, who was lurking around for a rebound. Pierce was able to dribble B3

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OUTDOORS Gearing up with gifts for outdoors X-Mas By MONTY STEPHENS As an option, the Rapala fillet knife at Special to the Reporter $19.99 is excellent. Last time I looked, there were no Hopefully you have finished your lights out in the forest or down at shopping for Christmas and every- the boat ramp. So you have to bring one on your list is checked off. If your own. Every sportsman needs you haven’t, no problem, there is a good quality flashlight in the SUV, still a full week left. That is plenty truck or boat. I saw a bunch of great of time. Not so much though for flashlights for under $20. Several are ordering a gift off of the internet. I called tactile lights and have strobe checked our local sporting goods functions. Mag lite is one of the big stores in Lake City like McDuffie’s names in flashlights. Their products Sporting Goods, Green’s Marine, are nearly indestructible. Mag Lites Picket Weaponry, Wilson’s Outfitters, come in all sizes and are well worth JW Weaponry, and others and found their slightly higher retail price. For lots of good ideas for gifts. (Lake all flashlights -- change the batteries City is blessed with a lot of good every few years, because if a battery quality outdoor stores!) leak occurs, your flashlight might be We’ll start with what I consider as ruined. the number one gift for extravaganza, It’s largely been a dry winter, but the Yeti five gallon bucket. Yes, Yeti should you find yourself in a down- now sells a five gallon bucket. No, pour, a rain suit is good to have. COURTESY it’s not $7.99 or $9.99, the retail price There are a lot of brands out there, A five-gallon Yeit makes for a good is $39.99. But as far as buckets go, but for hunting I suggest a camou- Christmas gift for an outdoorsman. this one is in a class of its own. The flaged suit from Frogg Toggs. The plastic is better, the handle is com- retail price is $19.99. These rain fortable and it is built to handle rug- about a gun cleaning kit? I found a suits are super lightweight, don’t trap ged use. Everyone with a boat needs basic model for $9.99 (choose for moisture or sweat you to death and a five gallon bucket on board. Put a a rifle or shotgun.) Better models are totally waterproof. I don’t think bow on it and this would be a special with more accessories sell for $29.99. they would be heavy enough for gift to find under the Christmas tree. For shooting, ear protection muffs marine use though. The Bubba Blade fillet knife is can’t be beat. Please protect your Another idea is camouflage gloves. another gift on the extravagant list. hearing when you go shooting. I For hunting, I have pairs for warm This knife can be found around found ear muffs selling for as little weather, cold weather, and every- town for $49.99. Several things are as $9.99. Lastly, don’t forget turkey thing in between. Costs range from special about this knife. It has a calls for hunters. Our local stores $4.99 - $15. A marine chart is good large red handle and a Teflon coated keep these in stock all year, not just to have. These charts help us identi- blade. The blade of the 7” fillet knife during the “season.” fy the names of the bays and creeks is flexible for curving around the Hope this gave you some ideas. down on the Gulf, so that we can backbone of fish so that you get the We have a lot of great stores in Lake accurately tell folks where we fished. perfect filet. This knife is razor sharp City and it is good to “shop locally.” I found a great waterproof marine COURTESY straight out of the package. This By keeping them in business, they’ll chart that covered a huge area for Monty Stephens suggest buying a camo hunting suit company makes other size knives for be there when we need them. Just $19.99. As a stocking stuffer, how from Frogg Toggs like the one pictured above. skinning deer, fileting large fish, etc. makes good sense.

FWC TrophyCatch program celebrates 5 successful seasons From staff reports The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program celebrated five years of bass conservation at its annual Hall of Fame ceremony held at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Orlando. In the past five seasons, TrophyCatch has awarded prizes for the catch and release of more than 6,868 largemouth bass. “We want to thank all of our partners and anglers for their commitment to con- COURTESY PHOTOS servation,” said Tom Champeau, FWC’s Fishing League Worldwide and Lake County Tourism Pro angler Tim Director of the Division of Freshwater Dominic Montalto and his family. Fisheries Management. “We now have 47 Fredericks (from left) Arthur “AJ” Hall of Fame anglers in the TrophyCatch Jackson and Tom Champeau. program, and this event honors their skill in catching a bass of a lifetime and fisheries and to promote the catch and submitting their data to the FWC to assist release of trophy bass. TrophyCatch is in the management of our trophy bass supported by many generous partners, fisheries.” such as Bass Pro Shops. Sixteen Hall of Fame anglers were The FWC encourages anglers to join recognized for their catch and release of TrophyCatch as citizen-scientists that a largemouth bass weighing 13 pounds assist in fisheries management and the or heavier in Florida. The Hall of Fame conservation of Florida’s lakes and rivers. anglers each received Bass Pro Shops gift cards, Spiderwire merchandise, a custom fiberglass replica mount made by New Wave Taxidermy and a plaque from American Registry commemorating their catch. The Season 5 Champion, Dominic Montalto, received the TrophyCatch trophy for catching and releasing the heaviest bass of the season at 16 pounds, 12 ounces, caught in a neighborhood pond in Lee County. The TrophyCatch “Big Bag Prize” was awarded to Arthur Jackson for his Sy Simms (top, from left), Dominic catch and release of the most bass with Montalto, Geoffrey Wells, Thomas the heaviest combined weight in Season Korinis. Mark Harris (bottom row), Jean 5. He caught and released 16 bass with Wilson, Mark Lemieux, Bradley Powell. a total combined weight of 141.625 pounds. Jackson received a Shimano prize pack, along with a Lake County Tourism prize pack of a three-day, two-night stay in Lake County with a guided fishing trip with professional angler Tim Frederick. TrophyCatch is a partnership between FWC biologists, anglers and fishing industry leaders such as Bass Pro Shops, that rewards the catch, documentation and release of largemouth bass weighing 8 pounds or heavier in Florida. In order to be eligible for prizes, anglers are required to submit photos or videos of their catch to TrophyCatch.com, showing the fish’s weight on a scale, before releasing it back into the water. FWC biologists use TrophyCatch data for bass research, to make informed decisions about the management of Florida bass B4

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hottest commodities on COACHES the market. He profiles similarly to Tom Herman, Continued From 1B 42, who parlayed a successful stint as Ohio boards tend to fuel unre- State’s offensive coordi- alistic expectations about nator and two excellent coaching searches. The seasons at Houston into so-called carousel is con- the Texas job. stantly turning, though “The whole thing accel- this year seemed unusual- erates. I think that creates ly frantic. a problem,” Swarbrick “What was different said. “They’re great Xs this year for me was a lot and Os guys, but do of premier institutions they understand how to were in the market at work with the university the same time,” Notre administration and how Dame athletic director to work with donors? Do Jack Swarbrick said. “I they understand how to had exactly that thesis: manage young people? I That the pool is not deep worry about it, especially enough to sustain this in football.” many searches and the The days of ADs being domino effect of the former coaches, often searches.” football coaches, and The average tenure school presidents not get- of current Power Five ting involved in athletics JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter coaches, including the are long gone. Working newest hires, is 4½ with administrators is The season of giving years. Outliers such as more crucial than ever. Kansas State’s Bill Snyder That dynamic, plus the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Alvin Baker (from left) presents a check to the Richardson (26 years leading the explosion of salaries, has Community Center/Annie Mattox Park North, Inc. to support its youth services and community programs. Wildcats) and Iowa’s Kirk experienced and success- Accepting the check on the behalf of the RCCAMN is Mario Coppock, Columbia County Recreation Director Ferentz (19 years with the ful coaches settling into and Nicole Callum, Columbia County Recreation Department Office Manager. More on church support: New Hawkeyes) skew those jobs when they can. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hoping to make a difference in the lives of local youths by financially sup- numbers. The median “I don’t know that the porting programs at the Richardson Community Center and Annie Mattox Park North. number of years for lure of cash is as big a The church and Alvin J. Baker, pastor of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, recently made its annual dona- current coaches leading deal as the lure of saying, tion to the programs for the upcoming year. “Every year we make a contribution to the Richardson Community a Power Five program, ‘OK, I’ve got stability,’” including Notre Dame, is Center/Annie Mattox Park North Board and at the beginning of the year we make a special donation with said Todd Berry, the three. executive director of whatever leftover funds we have from our home mission department,” said Baker, who also serves board Thirty-one schools member of the RCCAMN. Having been on the board since it’s initial organization, Baker said the church felt it the American Football have a head coach who Coaches Association necessary, not only to support the board and the community, physically with him serving as a board mem- has been at his current and former head coach ber, but also financially through donations. “I’m inside seeing what’s going on and I realized it takes money to job for two years or less. at Army and Louisiana- run the various programs that Mario Coppock and his staff are a part of here at the Richardson Community Florida athletic direc- Monroe. Center,” Baker said. “It gives us a lot of pride and joy to be able every year to be able to contribute financially to tor Scott Stricklin said Fans of schools such the success of this community center.” Mario Coppock, Columbia County Recreation Director, said New Bethel there is “no question” as Tennessee can get Missionary Baptist Church as always been a supporter of the Richard Community Center’s programs and pro- the short tenures these frustrated when the grams and activities through the Richardson Community Center/Annie Mattox Park North Board. days have an effect amid folks in charge can’t “This donation allows us to buy materials and equipment, and in the case of the summer camp, allows us to concern “that we’re not lure a successful coach having time to really have some money to contribute towards the salary of those people who work with us,” Coppock said. from another school, mold the next genera- but those types of hires The funds will also be used to help finance the program’s annual basketball tournament, The Goodwill Games, tion of coaches the right STEM Camp, 4-H programs, field trips and activities. “Through these kinds of contributions, it allows us have — like Fisher jumping way.” from Florida State to these programs,” Coppock said. “You end up making Texas A&M — are a rare hires that are more risky,” exception. The more he said. “Doesn’t mean typical hire is the one COLLEGE BASKETBALL they’re not going to be Tennessee made (Pruitt, great hires.” the Alabama defensive Stricklin moved quickly coordinator) or the one No. 6 Miami remains undefeated, downs GW to hire one of the few Volunteers fans revolted nationally in scoring defense and field slow,” Toro said. “We were able to proven candidates avail- against — Ohio State By BENJAMIN STANDIG goal defense. pick that up.” able this year in Dan defensive coordinator Mullen, who during nine Associated Press “I thought our defense in the Playing its first game since Dec. and former Rutgers first half was really outstanding,” 5, Miami shot 41 percent from the years at Mississippi State coach Greg Schiano. WASHINGTON — Miami coach Larranaga said. “I thought in the sec- field, including a 5-for-21 day from had become maybe the Texas A&M, Florida Ji m Larranaga is staying on the ond half our defense on the first shot beyond the arc. The Hurricanes most successful coach State and Florida hired a Hurricanes while they keep piling up was pretty good, but they offensive made at least half of their field-goal in the history of the pro- sitting Power Five head wins. rebound like crazy.” attempts in seven of their first eight gram. coach, but it had been Dewan Huell had 15 points and 12 Jair Bolden had 13 points and games. It would be hard to two years since that hap- rebounds, and No. 6 Miami used a Terry Nolan Jr. scored 10 for the Lonnie Walker IV had 13 points for find a Nebraska fan who pened. Wisconsin (Paul fast start to beat George Washington Colonials, who used a 17-3 run over- Miami, which is 9-0 for the first time is not excited about the Chryst from Pittsburgh) 59-50 on Saturday. lapping halftime to cut Miami’s lead since the 2007-08 team opened the school hiring former and Penn State (James One of six remaining unbeaten to 35-28. season with 12 consecutive wins. Cornhuskers quarterback Franklin from Vanderbilt) teams in Division 1 entering the Asked about the key to preventing The matchup wrapped up a home- Scott Frost. In two sea- are the only other schools weekend, the Hurricanes (9-0) ripped George Washington from getting and-home series. Miami won 72-64 sons at Central Florida, with a current coach off 13 of the game’s first 15 points closer, Huell said: “Not let them get last season. Frost took over a team who was hired directly on their way to a 21-point lead. The multiple opportunities at the rim or “I felt great coming into the game, that was 0-12 the year from another Power Five scrappy Colonials pulled within seven off the offensive glass.” confident — and then you go 5 for 27 before he arrived and school. with 13:53 remaining, but the rally Seated next to his leading scorer, in the first half and miss a bunch of went 12-0 this season. “I think there’s a per- fizzled down the stretch. Larranaga chimed in. “Yeah, they open shots,” Colonials coach Maurice After three years as an ception in the public ... George Washington (5-6) outre- only got 17 (offensive rebounds),” he Joseph said. “That’s how it’s going offensive coordinator at just go hire so-and-so, bounded the bigger Hurricanes 44-39, said. to be sometimes, but our guys are Oregon and two years throw a bunch of money but shot 18.5 percent (5 for 27) from Arnaldo Toro had 13 rebounds — starting to realize their potential if we as a head coach (with an at him and they’ll take the field in the first half and 30.2 four offensive — for the Colonials. start games the way we talk about 18-7 record), the 42-year- your job,” Stricklin said. percent overall. Miami ranks second “We started the first half a little bit starting games.” old Frost was one of the “That’s not the case.” No. 22 Florida would like to see ‘big jump’ on defense this week that the 6-foot-11 holding them to two points on By MARK LONG senior won’t return from a torn the break and 36 in the paint. Associated Press ligament in his left knee until “We need to find ways to win GAINESVILLE — Florida late January. games when we’re not hitting coach Mike White would like Adding to Florida’s inside those 3s, when we’re not scor- to see a “big jump” in his issues: Backup center Gorjok ing 90 points a game,” senior team’s defensive performance. Gak has been slowed by knee guard Egor Koulechov said. It might not happen until soreness, forward Chase “That was the first time this February. Johnson has missed the last year that we really just found a The No. 22 Gators (6-3) rank five games because of an undis- way. That was big for us. 27th in Ken Pomeroy’s college closed illness and forward “There was a sense of urgen- basketball defensive efficiency Isaiah Stokes hasn’t played this cy to get a lot better in a lot of ratings, their lowest spot since season while recovering from areas, especially defense and in 2012. It’s the main concern for knee surgery. transition. That’s an emphasis White heading into Saturday’s “We’re decimated in the front for us.” game against Clemson (8-1) in line right now,” White said, White spent two practices Sunrise, about a five-hour drive adding that the injuries have this week honing defensive south of campus. forced him to use walk-ons and techniques and fundamentals. “Do I feel a crunch or a little student managers in practice. He’d like to have a bunch bit of pressure in terms where All those injuries might more, but Florida has three we are and where we have to explain the post problems, but games in six days before a get better? Yeah. I’m not going White has no answers for why short holiday break and then to lie,” White said. “I’m dis- Florida’s transition defense has the start of Southeastern appointed with the way we’ve been so shaky. Conference play. defended. It starts with me. I’m The Gators need to sprint “We probably needed to have pleased that we’ve made some back on defense, quickly get in four or five practices where the baby steps here recently, but defensive stances, communi- entire practices were on transi- we have to make a big jump. cate better and become mental- tion defense for three hours,” We do.” ly tougher, White said. White said. “I didn’t know we The Gators, who ended a “The urgency level there would be this porous. We’ve three-game losing streak by has to be a panic in transition made some adjustments as a beating Cincinnati last week- defense for at least your first staff; our guys need to make end in New Jersey, have really three or four steps,” White some adjustments. They know. struggled in two key defensive said. “And then we’ve got They’re bought into the fact areas: In the paint and in tran- to communicate at a higher that these are the things we’ve sition. level. We have a really quiet got to get better at. Are we will- Florida has been outscored team. We have guys that are ing to pay that price and really by a whopping 60 points in the very introverted. But we can’t get out of our comfort zone, post over the last five games. be introverted in transition communicate at a higher level? COURTESY Playing without center John defense or we have no chance.” “Our urgency defensively is Florida head coach Mike White yells to his team during the first half of Egbunu has been a major part Florida showed signs of just not near where it’s got to an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola earlier this month. of the problem, and White said progress against the Bearcats, be. It’s all on me.” Gators look to tune up their defensive play with tough games coming. Classifi ed Department 755-5440 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER 5B LAKE CITY REPORTER Take ADvantage of the CLASSIFIED Reporter Classifieds! 755-5440 ADVANTAGE

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ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter Columbia’s Irene Carrillo and Caroline Lewis celebrate after Carrillo’s opening header Friday night. The Lady Tigers gave up two later goals, falling to Lincoln 2-1. ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter to lose, but knowing the Columbia wrestling team celebrates and poses with the title tropy after defeating Ridgeview on Saturday. DISTRICT program is starting to get on the level with the Continued From 1B Tallahassee teams is really making me happy.” Savannah [Amparo] as our Columbia enters holding [midfielder]. She Christmas break after a killed it, she was just really strong finish to the first good. Our possession was half of the season. a lot better.” The Lady Tigers have Tough defense alone won three out of their though wasn’t enough to last four games, knock- extend the Lady Tigers’ ing off Hamilton County, short-lived win streak. Gainesville and Fort Regardless of the missed White before Friday’s opportunity, Garner nail-biter. Columbia believes his squad can retakes the field for more build from the hard-fought competition after the new loss. year – but until then the “We showed massive girls hit practice. improvement,” the first- “We’re going to work year coach said. “There next week,” Garner said. Photos by ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter were no heads hung down. “We’re going to do some Columbia’s Alex Anderson (above) tries to We stayed in there the over-the-break work... make a move against Lake Weir Saturday. Zion whole time, so I’m happy We’re not going to take a James (right) grapples his opponent against with that… Nobody likes vacation.” Ridgeview in the championship round. Daniel Columbia’s grueling summer Mann (below) finds position versus a Panther. CHAMPS of competition continues to Continued From 1B pay off as the Tigers have look strong during the first few out- kids win matches that could ings of the new season. After have gone either way.” taking eighth in last week’s Columbia received strong Capital City Classic, the Tigers performances from Chace were unbeatable against top Curtis, Zion James, Daniel competition this weekend. Mann, Brett Millard, Alex Bright and early, inside a Anderson, Kaleb Davis, Obie packed gymnasium, Columbia Smith and others. went to work on Saturday. After falling short in previ- Without Matt Ross and ous Tiger Dual tournaments, Matt Raulerson, the Tigers Columbia boys refused to be still proved to be one of the denied. The Tigers aim to best teams in the tournament. build on the impressive victo- Columbia expects to be an ry, hopeful moving forward. even tough squad once “We’re definitely moving those two return from injury. in the right direction,” said The Tigers look for more Whittington. “We have some against Suwannee on the road positive things coming. I truly next week. ERIC JACKSON/Lake City Reporter believe that is the first of “It’s happening,” said Savannah Amparo makes a move against Lincoln. The many this year. We’re taking Whittington. “They believe captain anchored the Lady Tigers’ defensive play. home some titles.” now.” COLLEGE BASKETBALL Oklahoma State hands No. 19 Florida State first loss, 71-70

By STEVEN WINE Associated Press SUNRISE — Mitchell Solomon scored on a tip-in with 6 seconds left and then took a game-clinching charge at the other end of the court, and Oklahoma State knocked No. 19 Florida State from the unbeaten ranks Saturday, winning 71-70 in the Orange Bowl Classic. Florida State went ahead on Terance Mann’s follow with 10 seconds to go, but Oklahoma State needed only four seconds to go the length of the court to score for the 14th and final lead change. Following a timeout, the Seminoles’ CJ Walker drove into the lane but collided with Solomon and was called for the foul, sealing the Cowboys’ win. Oklahoma State (8-2) ended a streak of seven consecutive losses against ranked teams since February. Florida State (9-1) missed a chance to match the best start to a season in school history. The Seminoles’ loss left only four unbeaten teams in Division I: Villanova, Arizona State, Miami and TCU. Florida State committed a season-high 22 turnovers, including 12 in the first 10 minutes. Senior Jeffrey Carroll made his first start of the season for the Cowboys and scored 23 points to surpass 1,000 for his career. Solomon had 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Cowboys won despite shooting 39 percent in each half, and they finished 9 for 28 from 3-point range. Senior Phil Cofer scored a career-high 22 points for Florida State. Mann, a junior, had 20 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.

BIG PICTURE Eight players had two or more turnovers for Florida State. Oklahoma State has forced at least 19 turnovers in each of the past four games. The Seminoles shot 41 percent and were held well below their scoring average of 87.1 points per game. They were outscored 37-32 in the second half — the first time they’ve been outscored in a half this season.

BIG HOLE The Seminoles fell behind 9-4 for their biggest deficit of the season.

NEWCOMER St. John’s transfer Yankuba Sima made his Cowboys debut and had five points in 16 minutes.

INJURY REPORT Seminoles center Christ Koumadje (foot) dressed but missed his seventh game in a row.

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The Republican tax bill could still be days from reaching the floor for a final vote, but early returns are Hopefully, I think the positive, according to one thinking is they’ll be local financial adviser. able to reinvest in “I think there’s a lot of equipment, produce good things,” said John Kuykendall, president of more, pay more and GulfCoast Financial Services expand. They’ll have in Lake City. “I think there’s more money to do some things we have to get that ... used to, but certainly overall, on first blush, it looks — John Kuykendall, positive for the economy.” president of GulfCoast Kuykendall said there Financial Services, on the are a few different things tax bill’s potential impact on he likes about the bill, but corporations. it starts with the proposed corporate tax cut, which ed to see as large of a tax could be 35 percent to 21 cut — Kuykendall said, for percent. He said if corpo- instance, that someone mak- rations benefit, it can help ing $38,000 annually might everyone. see 15 percent drop to 12 “Hopefully, I think the percent — but the doubling thinking is they’ll be able to of the standard deduction reinvest in equipment, pro- could reap the most bene- duce more, pay more and fits. expand,” Kuykendall said. Current proposals TAYLOR GAINES/Lake City Reporter “They’ll have more money increase it from $6,350 to A proposed tax bill could come to the floor for a vote this week. Financial adviser and GulfCoast Financial to do that, and they can keep $12,7000. Services President John Kuykendall says he likes what he’s seen so far. He said the proposed corporate tax cut jobs here and not send them “From the individual should benefit everyone by influencing businesses to develop faster, within America’s borders. “Corporations overseas. From that stand- standpoint,” Kuykendall are gonna benefit,” he said, “which should help everybody.” He is concerned about the effects of some changes, point, that’s good.” like the potential elimination of a charitable deduction to colleges and the elimination of the penalty for not Individuals aren’t expect- BILL continued on 5C having health care. Overall, though, he’s optimistic. “I think it’s gonna help the majority of people,” he said.

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GAINESVILLE — Poop. Poo. Doo-doo. No 2. No matter what you call it, Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will soon be able to learn all about it at the museum's new featured exhibit, “The Scoop on Poop!” Beginning Jan. 27, “The Scoop on Poop! The Science of What Animals Leave Behind,” leads visitors on an investigation of what poop is and how animals and humans use it. “Poop is a topic that isn’t usually talked about, and we’re excited to host an exhibit that teaches the science behind this important biological process,” said Julie Waters, Florida Museum exhibit developer. Based on the popular children’s book by Dr. Wayne Lynch, the traveling exhibit features many interactive components, including 3-D models, dung beetle races where visitors can push a dung ball and race their beetles to the finish line and a MicroEye interactive allowing guests to COURTESY CLYDE PEELING’S REPTILAND examine the world of tiny poop African elephants are the biggest poopers of all land animals, producing up to 300 pounds per day. Visitors to “The Scoop on Poop” like caterpillar frass. Other exhibit can step on the scale to see how many hours (or minutes!) it takes an elephant to poop their body weight. interactive displays include the opportunity to examine fecal in the ecosystem, maybe you and online resource center. paleontologists, Maasai The Florida Museum will samples in a lab setting and want to learn more about what The Florida Museum will also tribesmen and power companies display the exhibit through May listen to an animal’s digestive scientists learn from the dung supplement the exhibit with its use poop. 6. “The Scoop on Poop!” was system. that’s left behind — there is own alligator coprolites. Admission to “The Scoop on created by Peeling Productions “The exhibit is designed in a something for everyone.” The exhibit explains how Poop!” is $7.50 for adults ($6.50 at Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, way that you can easily find the Guests will also have the rare animals use poop to build for Florida residents, seniors Allenwood, Pennsylvania. topics that interest you,” Waters opportunity to view fossilized homes, hide from enemies, and college students); $5 for For more information, visit said. “Maybe you want to know feces, known as coprolites, from attract mates, send messages ages 3-17 and free to museum www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/ more about a certain animal the Poozeum, the world’s largest and cool off. It also discusses members and UF students with exhibits/scoop or call 352-846- and how its poop plays a role private collection of coprolites ways veterinarians, farmers, a valid Gator 1 card. 2000. Citrus industry squeezed if Congress doesn’t help

By JIM TURNER agriculture industry to a ing to include a measure or replace damaged fences citrus greening disease, the prospect that beverage The News Service of Florida $44 billion disaster relief that would reduce the cost and structures and for fuel produced 68.75 million companies will find alterna- package. Putnam said he to growers for replacing used to transport crops boxes of oranges during tive sources of citrus. TALLAHASSEE — hopes the package, expect- trees damaged by Irma or during emergencies. the 2016-2017 season. “You have the major No “plan B” is available ed to be the last in a series citrus greening. Since the September “You’re talking about an brands, Coke, Pepsi, if Congress does not add responding to hurricanes The state Department storm, the U.S. Department industry that 15 to 20 years Florida’s Natural, who are citrus funding to the lat- Irma, Maria and Harvey, of Agriculture estimated of Agriculture has reduced ago was producing 200 mil- trying to meet the needs est disaster relief pack- will take into account agri- in early October that Irma the orange forecast for the lion boxes,” Putnam said. of consumers,” Putnam age, Florida Agriculture culture impacts in Florida, inflicted $2.5 billion in dam- 2017-2018 growing season “We’ll be lucky to produce said. “And in many cases, Commissioner Adam Texas and Puerto Rico. ages on Florida’s agricul- by 15 percent, to a more over 40 million boxes this it’s going to result in addi- Putnam said Dec. 13. “I’m cautiously optimis- ture industry, with citrus than seven-decade low of year.” tional imports from Brazil, A day after the U.S. tic, but we’ve been burned losses accounting $761 mil- 46 million 90-pound boxes. And while the industry which also undermines Department of Agriculture before,” Putnam said. lion of that number. Growers, who for a struggles to rebound from Florida citrus and its mar- further reduced a forecast U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, No update has been decade have been fighting losses this year, it also faces ket share.” of the post-Hurricane Irma R-Fla., said the Florida and made to the estimate, orange harvest, Putnam Texas delegations have but the citrus number is reiterated the need for called the relief package expected to be much high- federal assistance to the “inadequate” in a letter to er as production further GIFTGIFT CARDS CARDS struggling industry, which Trump administration. The declines. could see damages from citrus industry already Irma uprooted trees and EXTENDEXTEND THE THE JOY! JOY! the storm top $1 billion. was struggling with dead- left many groves in stand- ChristmasChristmas is iscoming coming and and we’re we’re all all choosing choosing “There is not a plan B. ly citrus greening disease ing water for up to three specialspecial gifts gifts for for the the ones ones we we love! love! You’re talking about signif- before Hurricane Irma weeks, creating damage MayMay we we suggest suggest a gifta gift card card from from Nobles! Nobles! icant losses to the state’s devastated many groves in that is expected to impact WeWe get get great great joy joy throughout throughout the the year year helping helping folks folks signature crop,” Putnam September. the industry for years. useuse gift gift cards cards they’ve they’ve received received for for Christmas. Christmas. said after a state Cabinet “Citrus growers are Members of the state DadDad might might use use his his for for a fruita fruit tree tree in in January January meeting. “While I know the facing their lowest pro- House Select Committee oror Mom Mom might might pick pick out out ﬂ owersﬂ owers for for spring. spring. Legislature is very inter- duction since Franklin on Hurricane Response NoblesNobles gift gift cards cards continue continue to to give give joy joy long long after after ested in attempting to find Roosevelt was president,” and Preparedness have ChristmasChristmas is isover! over! some type of state-based Buchanan, a co-chairman said they think the damag- AnyAny amount amount and and they they never never expire! expire! help, that’s just not an of the Florida delegation, es could stretch over the $1 option on the same scale said in a prepared state- billion mark. 92489248 129th 129th Road Road • Live• Live Oak Oak as what is being discussed ment. “Congress needs The select committee (386)(386) 362-2333 362-2333 in Washington.” to act quickly and pass has received proposals for Mon.-Fri.Mon.-Fri. 9:00 9:00 a.m.-5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. p.m. Members of Florida’s significant disaster relief the 2018 legislative ses- SaturdaySaturday 9:00 9:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. p.m. ClosedClosed Sunday Sunday congressional delegation for growers battered by sion that would provide are working to attach fund- Hurricane Irma and citrus tax breaks to the industry, WeWe deliver deliver to to Lake Lake City City every every week! week! ing for the citrus indus- greening.” including tax exemptions “For“For over over 30 30 Years” Years” try and other parts of the Buchanan also is push- for material used to repair WWWWWW.NOBLESGREENHOUSE.NOBLESGREENHOUSE.COM.COM WEEK OF SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 23, 2017 BUSINESS LAKE CITY REPORTER 5C

COURTESY Young Women of Excellence receive Target Community Engagement Fund grant Target Corp. presents $1,600 to the Young Women of Excellence, a collaboration between The Greater Lake City Community Development Corp. and Columbia High School. The funds will assist students in reaching their visions, dreams and goals. Front, from left, at the presentation: Nicole R., Val S., Jayla Olden, Keishara Jones, Ciara Price, Ann McKellum (program coordinator/administrative assistant at the CDC) and Lester McKellum (executive director at the CDC). Back row: Josh S., Billy C., Rich M., Scott O., Terri Thomas (Young Women of Excellence adviser), Megan C., Rosanne D., Brian H. and Kelly A. BILL Continued From 1C said, “it’s not about the tax reduction as much as the deductions.” He said the change in the standard deduction is important because it will make less personal income subject to income taxes. “If they double that,” Kuykendall said, “90 percent would use the deduction instead of itemizing.” Still, as things develop, Kuykendall does have some concerns. For instance, he said, the elimination of the penalty for not having health care could have unwanted effects. “It should cause health care rates to go up more,” Kuykendall said. “I’m not sure that’s helping us a lot. I would’ve liked to see something different on that.” Local season-ticket hold- ers at the University of Florida and Florida State University might also find one current proposal con- cerning. There has been talk about eliminating a charitable deduction that many people use for the booster fees they have to pay to reserve season tickets. Kuykendall said if that change were to happen, he would consider trading in his Gator season tickets. “A couple people I talked to said they wouldn’t renew their seats based on that,” he said. “I could see that being a problem with the schools.” Overall, though, there could be many changes before a final vote, and by and large, Kuykendall likes what he’s seen so far. “Everything I’ve read — it’s big changes — but I think it’s gonna help the majority of the people,” he said. Stay tuned. he word Get t out!

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GAINESVILLE — New financial figures from Florida’s agricultural and natural resources sector show that the state’s economy continues to rebound from the Great Recession of 2007-09. In calendar year 2015, Florida’s agricultural, natural resources and food industries provided $132.04 billion in value-added contributions to the state’s economy, an increase of 2.6 percent over 2014, according to a study published by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Since 2009, this statistic has seen an average increase of 2.3 percent every year, in inflation-adjusted terms, indicating that the agricultural and natural resources sector has been making a steady recovery from the recession. Similarly, in 2015, Florida had 2.27 million full-time and part- time jobs directly and indirectly connected to agricultural, natural resources and food industries, an increase of 2.8 percent from 2014, the report said. This statistic has seen an average increase of 3.2 percent every year since 2009. COURTESY These latest increases are In 2015, Florida’s agricultural, natural resources and food industries provided $132.04 billion in value-added contributions to the good news, said Alan Hodges, a state’s economy, an increase of 2.6 percent over 2014, according to a study published by the University of Florida Institute of Food UF/IFAS Extension economist and Agricultural Sciences. Since 2009, this statistic has seen an average increase of 2.3 percent every year, in inflation-adjusted terms, and lead author of the report, indicating that the agricultural and natural resources sector has been making a steady recovery from the recession. “Economic Contributions of Agriculture, Natural Resources, es and food industries have forest products used in buildings, economy.” regional economic modeling sys- and Food Industries in Florida rebounded strongly since the landscaping with ornamental Hodges developed the current tem. in 2015.” The report is available Great Recession officially ended plants and food purchased from report with UF/IFAS food and Additional facts from this at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1020. in 2009.” stores and restaurants. resources economics department year’s report, accompanied Hodges and a team of colleagues The 2015 increases can be “One of the main points we’ve colleagues Mohammad Rahmani, by a colorful infographic with generate a similar report each credited to numerous factors, he been trying to get across with an economic analyst, and Christa numerous statistics, can be year, using the most recent data said, but perhaps the most note- our annual report is that the agri- Court, an assistant scientist. To found on the UF/IFAS food and available. worthy was the state’s recent pop- cultural and natural resources develop estimates of overall eco- resource economics department “You always like to see these ulation growth and the increased sector is more than farming, it nomic activity, they used data website at http://fred.ifas.ufl. trends headed in a positive direc- building construction activity has links back to suppliers and supplied by federal, state and edu/economicimpactanalysis/ tion,” Hodges said. “Florida’s that comes with it. Construction forward to employee households county databases and analytical publications/2015-ag-natural- agricultural, natural resourc- represents increased demand for that make purchases in the local software known as the IMPLAN resources-and-food-industries.

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Contact Editor Robert Bridges 754-0428 [email protected] LIFE Sunday, December 17, 2017 www.lakecityreporter.com Section D SWEET CHRISTMAS TREATS Instead of store-bought items, form a tradition and make them at home

TASTE BUDDIES ¾ block of paraffin, shaved Cream margarine and peanut butter. Add vanilla and sugar. When combined, roll into balls. Melt chocolate and paraffin in a double boiler, keep warm. Dip each ball into the chocolate and lay on waxed paper to dry. Use a tooth pick or cocktail pick to dip balls and leave the area where you stick the pick so the Genie Norman peanut butter mixture shows [email protected] and looks like the eye. Use your finger to smooth the hole where you inserted the pick. t’s time to get serious Makes 5 ½ dozen. about Christmas. I Decorating, shopping, These next two are Norman cooking, entertaining, etc., etc. family recipes and are probably is reaching a peak as the big more than a 100 years old. I’ve day approaches. Christmas never seen them written down would never be complete anywhere else nor have I ever without sweets. I thought I seen them made by anyone would share some traditional else. After all these years I sweets from my recipes. So, can guarantee that they are sweets it is. delicious. Everyone knows I grew up in Homerville, Georgia, where my home was a holiday Marshmallow gathering place for lots of caramel pecan balls Normans. Two of my aunts would always arrive with their Prepare caramel syrup as box of homemade candies that follows: they opened with pride. They 1 cup of sugar were really works of art and 1 cup of boiling water perfection. Usually there was fondant, marshmallow balls, Place sugar in a heavy pot. fudge, peanut butter fudge and Cook over medium heat until candied grapefruit peel (Ugh! sugar is medium brown and I never liked that one. It tasted bubbly. Carefully add boiling as bad as it sounds). That water all at once standing Photos by GENIE NORMAN/Special to the Reporter box represented many hours well away from pan. Stir with Pound cake is a sweet Christmas favorite that only has a few ingredients and is easy to make. of cooking, beating, rolling a wooden spoon and cook and drying. Today we are so until syrup is smooth. (This used to just buying candy at makes approximately one cup takes, it’s worth it. in top of a double boiler (use Truly decadent. Christmas that we don’t venture of syrup, or enough for two one cake of paraffin for 12 into making our own. It’s truly recipes.) The next one is different ounces of chocolate; use an art. from the fondant that bakers less paraffin if you are using Pound cake Kimberlynne and Shel join In a heavy pot mix the now use to decorate cakes. dipping chocolate. It already me every year when we make following ingredients: Don’t know why the names are has some paraffin included). 4 sticks of butter at room our own Christmas tradition a 1 cup of sugar the same, but it’s wonderful After it melts, keep chocolate temperature few days before Christmas by 1 cup of heavy cream and these will stay fresh long over warm water while you dip 3 cups of sugar making candy and cookies and ¼ cup of butter, unsalted after the holidays are over. each rolled stick in chocolate. 6 eggs at room temperature have some fun time together. ½ cup of caramel syrup I usually just dip half the stick 3 cups of all-purpose flour By the end of the afternoon we (above) then lay back on waxed paper 1 cup of whipping cream (8 have had some great girl time. ¼ teaspoon of salt Fondant to completely dry and harden. ounces) We spread waxed paper over 1 teaspoon of vanilla This take several hours. Store 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla the kitchen table to hold all 1 stick of butter in covered container. the pieces until they dry and Cook, stirring until the sugar 2 packages of powdered Note: When rolling out, take Mix butter and sugar; add we start with Kimberlynne’s is dissolved. Do not stir again. sugar a pinch of candy dough and roll eggs one at a time, then add favorite homemade candy, Cook until it reaches the soft 1 can of Eagle Brand into a ball in the palms of your four, whipping cream and buckeyes. I’ve heard several ball stage. Cool slightly, then condensed milk hand, then roll into log shapes. vanilla. Mix thoroughly and explanations of the name. beat until syrup will not pour 3 cups of chopped pecans Also, test your chocolate by pour into a greased tube pan Buckeyes are nuts and also the and begins to lose its gloss. 2 teaspoons of vanilla dropping a drop on waxed and place in a cold oven. Turn mascot of Ohio State University. Pinch of salt paper and lift off when it cools oven to 325 degrees and bake Being Southern, I like the 1 bag of large marshmallows to make sure that you have for 1 ½ hours. definition that they look like a Approximately 3 cups of By hand, cream butter and enough paraffin in the mixture buck’s (deer) eyes. They are a finely chopped pecans powdered sugar, add milk, so that it holds and hardens You may think this is too must. vanilla, nuts and salt. Mixture on candy after dipping. My much work when you can Dip each marshmallow in will be very thick and you rolls are about 3 inches by 1 buy candy and cakes, so why caramel sauce and immediately may have to use your hands to ½ inches, like a short, skinny bother. These are better and Buckeyes roll in finely chopped pecans. mix it well. Let it sit for a few cigar. are worth every minute it takes Place on waxed paper to cool. minutes, then roll into sticks or to make them. They will keep ½ pound of softened Don’t refrigerate. Once dried balls and lay on waxed paper Another sweet favorite is throughout the holidays, but margarine out, place in tightly covered to dry (about 45 minutes). pound cake. This recipe has I can’t say exactly how long 1 cup of peanut butter, container. Meanwhile, make your dipping only a few ingredients and is they keep since they are never crunchy These balls are definitely to chocolate. so easy. My friend, Pat Vanous, around long enough. Do like 1 ½ boxes of 10X be savored. They are expensive shared this with me (thanks we do, get together with friends confectioners’ sugar cause nuts aren’t cheap these Block chocolate or dipping Pat). It’s so good, but what or family and make it a fun 1 tablespoon of vanilla days and it takes a lot. Don’t chocolate: wouldn’t be good with whipping afternoon. Best of all, you will 12 ounces of chocolate chips even worry about how many it Place chocolate and paraffin cream and our sticks of butter? be starting your own tradition.

Buckeyes, marshmallow caramel pecan balls and fondant take awhile to make, but are better than anything in the store. They will keep throughout Christmas. 2D SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 LIFE LAKE CITY REPORTER SUNDAY EVENING DECEMBER 17, 2017 Comcast Dish DirecTV 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 3-ABC 3 - - TV20 News ABC World News ›››› “The Sound of Music” (1965, Musical) Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. A governess weds an Austrian widower with seven children. Å News at 11 Person of Interest 4-IND 4 4 4 News4JAX at 6PM Inside Edition Blue Bloods “Absolute Power” Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory News Sports Zone News4JAX Sports Zone 5-PBS 5 - - Magic Moments: The Best of 50s Pop Holiday Traditions 2017 (N) Last Tango in Halifax (N) Å Victoria on Masterpiece “Doll 123” Princess Victoria becomes queen. 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(N) Å (:01) Ellen’s Game of Games Å News Tonight Show WGN-A 16 239 307 Blue Bloods “Help Me Help You” M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å TVLAND 17 106 304 M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H “O.R.” Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Mom Å Mom Å King of Queens King of Queens OWN 18 189 279 20/20 on OWN A soccer mom plots. Dateline on OWN Å Dateline on OWN Internet con artists. Dateline on OWN Å Dateline on OWN Å Dateline on OWN Internet con artists. A&E 19 118 265 The First 48 “Cranked” Å The First 48 Å The First 48 A killer targets the law. The First 48: Kill or Be Killed (N) Å (:01) The First 48: Innocence Lost (N) (:03) The First 48 “The Other Wife” HALL 20 185 312 “Christmas Under Wraps” (2014, Children’s) Candace Cameron Bure. Å “A Very Merry Mix-Up” (2013, Romance) Alicia Witt, Mark Wiebe. Å ››› “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” (2008) Henry Winkler. Å FX 22 136 248 (5:30) ››‡ “The Internship” (2013, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson. Å ››‡ “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015) Anna Kendrick. The Barden Bellas compete at the world championships. Å (10:50) ››‡ “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015) CNN 24 200 202 The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Å Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Å CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) TNT 25 138 245 (:15) ››‡ “Maleficent” (2014, Fantasy) Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning. Å (DVS) ›› “A Christmas Carol” (1999, Fantasy) Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey. Å (DVS) (:16) ›‡ “New Year’s Eve” (2011) Halle Berry. Å (DVS) NIK 26 170 299 Henry Danger “Tiny Christmas” (2017) Jonathan A. Rosenbaum. Å Full House Å Full House Å Full House Å Full House Å Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends Å Friends Å SPIKE 28 168 241 Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å Cops Å MY-TV 29 32 - Hawaii Five-0 Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Seinfeld Å Hogan’s Heroes Carol Burnett Perry Mason Å DISN 31 172 290 Jessie Å Bunk’d Å Bunk’d Å Raven’s Home Stuck/Middle Stuck/Middle Bizaardvark Å Raven’s Home K.C. Undercover Liv and Maddie Bizaardvark Å Raven’s Home LIFE 32 108 252 “On Strike for Christmas” (2010, Drama) Daphne Zuniga, David Sutcliffe. Å “Snowed Inn Christmas -- Director’s Cut” (2017) Bethany Joy Lenz. Premiere. (:14) “12 Men of Christmas” (2009) Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Hopkins. 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Ginormous Food Ginormous Food HGTV 47 112 229 Love It or List It Å Love It or List It “Tree House Trouble” Love It or List It “Shannon & Mason” Love It or List It “Laundry Overload” Tiny House Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l TLC 48 183 280 Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress 90 Day Fiancé “Nicole & Azan: Our Journey So Far” Reliving Nicole and Azan’s trials. (N) 90 Day Fiancé HIST 49 120 269 Forged in Fire “Talwar” Å Forged in Fire “Viking Battle Axe” Forged in Fire: Cutting Deeper “Fan Favorites Strike Back” Smiths shape different types of metal. (N) Å (:03) Forged in Fire “The Pandat” ANPL 50 184 282 Alaskan Bush People Å Alaskan Bush People Å Alaskan Bush People “Pile It On” Alaskan Bush People (N) Å Alaskan Bush People (N) Å Alaskan Bush People Å FOOD 51 110 231 Holiday Baking Championship Å Holiday Baking Championship Å Holiday Baking Championship Å Holiday Baking Championship Å Christmas Cookie Challenge Å Gingerbread Giants “Path to Victory” TBN 52 260 372 John Gray World Call2All Å New The Potter’s Touch Praise Å Kingdom Conn. Jesse Duplantis BillyGraham.TV GregLaurie.TV Praise Å FSN-FL 56 - - NBA Basketball Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons. Å Inside the Magic Inside Panthers d College Basketball Texas Southern at TCU. (N) World Poker SYFY 58 122 244 “Jeepers Creepers 3” (2017, Horror) Jonathan Breck, Stan Shaw. Å ›› “Faster” (2010, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton. Å ›‡ “The Last Airbender” (2010, Fantasy) Noah Ringer, Dev Patel. Å AMC 60 130 254 (5:30) ››‡ “Ghostbusters II” (1989, Comedy) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. Å ››‡ “This Christmas” (2007) Delroy Lindo. A reunion at the holidays tests family ties. Å ›› “A Christmas Carol” (1984) George C. Scott. Å COM 62 107 249 (:15) Futurama “I, Roommate” Å (6:50) South Park (:25) South Park South Park Å South Park Å South Park Å South Park Å South Park Å South Park Å The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (N) CMT 63 166 327 Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing ›› “Where the Heart Is” (2000) Natalie Portman. Kind townspeople befriend an abandoned teen and her infant. Å NGWILD 108 190 283 Boss Dog Å Second Chance Chihuahuas Å World’s Weirdest Å World’s Weirdest “Freaks on Land” World’s Weirdest Flying squirrels. World’s Weirdest Å NGEO 109 186 276 To Catch A Smuggler: Colombia (N) Border Wars “Midnight Drug Trap” Drugs, Inc. “Jailhouse Junkies” Å Drugs, Inc. “Coke Kings and Queens” Drugs, Inc. “New Year’s Eve NYC” StarTalk Filmmaker James Cameron. SCIENCE 110 193 284 What on Earth? Å What on Earth? Å What on Earth? Å (:02) Space’s Deepest Secrets New light on dark matter. (N) Å To Be Announced ID 111 192 285 See No Evil “We See You, Kelsey” See No Evil “One Chance, One Look” The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade People Magazine Investigates (N) The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade SEC 743 408 611 (3:00) The Paul Finebaum Show (N) SEC Now Previewing the postseason. SEC Nation Å SEC Storied Å SEC Storied Å SEC Storied Å HBO 302 300 501 (5:20) ››‡ “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” VICE News Tonight Agnelli The story of Gianni Agnelli. 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Take advantage of an fishing lure collection?” Because you prefer he your relationships and future prospects. interesting prospect. ★★★ I’m glad he’s thinking stop talking about death DEAR ABBY: Every ★★★ CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be ahead and putting his and distribution of assets Christmas, my daughter- CANCER (June 21-July 22): inventive when it comes to how you do affairs in order, but it has with your children, let in-law makes plans with Unexpected changes will leave you feeling your job or earn a living. Don’t settle for been months since we’ve him know that today’s HER family on Christmas uncertain. Stay calm and focused on the less when you know you have what it takes been able to talk about young people prefer Day when they come in people and things you know and trust, not to take advantage of new technology and normal things, and I feel electronic gadgets rather from out of town. 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