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TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 PUTNAM COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER $1 Coronavirus pandemic not over yet Report: Putnam notches hundreds of new COVID cases over 7 days

By Sarah CavaCini it never fully reopened after closing in December because of a coro- Palatka Daily News navirus outbreak and reopening to an extent in January. [email protected] Hill said visitors continue to be screened, temperatures are taken and people must sign in when visiting City Hall. No appointments are necessary for testing or vaccinations. The Palatka’s mayor said City Hall would not close but employees are “We are extremely concerned at the uptick (in cases),” Hill said. Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being offered for continuing to take precautions as the number of Putnam County’s Coronavirus testing is offered 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday through residents who are 18 or older. Children who are 12 to 17 can get the coronavirus cases jumped by more than 360 in one week. Thursday at 1101 Husson Ave. in Palatka. COVID-19 vaccinations Pfizer vaccine with a parent or guardian present for the appointment. “We’re continuing to encourage folks to become educated about are offered 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the state the vaccine,” Mayor Terrill Hill said. Department of Health in Putnam County, 2801 Kennedy St. in He said city officials thought about closing Palatka City Hall but Palatka. See COVID, Page 5A Going Camping

Submitted photo Wayne McClain is the new chairman of the CareerSource Northeast Florida board of directors. Auto group VP named chairman of employment board KIRK COLLIER/Special to the Daily News First graders play with LEGOs and construct buildings during STEM camp with the Putnam County School District last week By Wayne Smith Palatka Daily News [email protected]

Wayne McClain hopes Putnam County Robots, miniature park rides created at STEM event will benefit from his new role as chairman of CareerSource Northeast Florida. McClain was recently elected as chairman By KirK Collier STEM is a curriculum based on of the board of directors for the agency, which Special to the Daily News the idea of educating students in Will Coleman, a is responsible for providing a trained work- four specific disciplines — science, sixth grader, force to employers in six Northeast Florida At a time when their peers were technology, engineering and math. shows off the counties, including Putnam. diving into swimming pools, some “At its core, STEM is a teaching robot he learned “I’m honored to be elected and very excited how to code at elementary school students dove philosophy that integrates all four STEM Camp to that I’ll have the opportunity to represent into designing and building robots, disciplines together into a single, Putnam County in a leadership role in our amusement park rides and rockets. cross-disciplinary program that a crowd of regional workforce organization,” McClain fellow students The activities, part of the offers instruction in real-world alongside said. “It’s a regional appointment over Putnam County School District’s (situations) as opposed to purely Counselor Felix Northeast Florida, but selfishly I’m happy for Elementary School Hacking STEM academic applications and teach- Gardner. Putnam County to have someone in a leader- Summer Camp, included design- ing methods,” said Mike Helms, ship role with CareerSource Northeast Florida. ing and building robots, helmets to SARAH CAVACINI/ prevent and minimize brain inju- Palatka Daily News ries, and amusement park rides. See STEM, Page 5A See BOARD, Page 5A IS PALATKA MORE VIBRANT NOW? More than 1,000 of you took this survey in 2018. What has changed? Tell us what you think now. TURN IT IN, MAIL IT IN OR COMPLETE ONLINE BY 5 p.m., AUG. 12 Fill out survey on page 8A and drop off your completed survey at our office or mail to: Palatka Daily News, 1825 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32178 Fill it out online at www.palatkadailynews.com

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Obituaries are paid advertis- She was preceded in death by fully Thursday, July 15, 2021, at ing written by funeral homes her parents, Ronald and Helen Riverwood Health and Rehab based upon information provid- Ray. in Starke. ed by families. Death notices are Surviving are her son, Samuel She was a native of Soperton, brief announcements published Jefferson Moore and his wife, Ga., and lived at no charge. Kim, of Ashland, KY.; two in Melrose for brothers, Scott Ray for Sparta, the past eight John L. Key TN, and Justin Ray of Milton years, coming WV; and two sisters, Leona Ray from San John Leonard Key, 65, of of Florahome and Justina M a t e o . Palatka, passed away unexpect- Heydon of Southampton, N.J. Barbara was edly Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Memorial services will be 11 actively Putnam Community Medical a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at involved in Center from complications of First Baptist Church Keystone church and the COVID virus. Heights with Pastor Daniel was a member of Believers He was a native of Findley officiating. Worship Center Church of God Alexandria, Va., and lived in In lieu of flowers, memorials in Melrose. She enjoyed cook- Putnam County since 2005, will be appreciated and can be ing, attending church and coming from sent in her name to Putnam spending time with her family. Jacksonville. County Humane Society; She was preceded in death by Courtesy of the St. Johns River Water Management District John attended Haven Hospice; Hearts, Hands, her husband, William R. Smith; Crescent City High School students at Crescent Lake participate in a water resources field study the UF School and Hooves; or First Baptist son, David Smith; daughter, program through the St. Johns River Water Management District Blue School Grant Program. of Law and Church Keystone Heights. Donna Hartwell; parents, worked as a Friends may sign the online Dalton and Mamie Durden; as real estate register at www.themastersfu- well as six siblings. attorney. He neralhomes.com. She is survived by her daugh- was the owner Masters Funeral Home of ter, Debra Beck (Don) of Water management district to and operator Palatka is in charge of arrange- Melrose; son-in-law, Doug of Key Law Offices, P.A. in ments. Hartwell; grandchildren, Palatka. John was a talented William Scott Hartwell musician, enjoyed riding Jolene (Johanna) and Melissa Marie motorcycles and was an avid Hartwell; great-grandson, accept scholarship applications Gator fan. His greatest joy was Caroline Skidmore Logan David Hartwell; as well spending time with his family as numerous nieces, nephews and taking care of his girls. Jolene Caroline Skidmore, and friends. Palatka Daily News Through the district’s Blue of stormwater ponds on campus. He is preceded in death by his 89, of Pomona Park, Fla., passed Graveside services will be 1 School Grant Program, up to n Conversion of traditional father, John Key; and bonus peacefully in her sleep p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2021, at The St. Johns River Water $2,000 per school may be irrigation to micro-irrigation in dad, Frank Jerkins. Thursday, July 22, 2021, sur- Highland Memory Gardens, Management District antici- awarded to middle and high school landscape. He is survived by his wife, rounded by her children. 3329 East Semoran Blvd. in pates offering up to $20,000 in school teachers to enhance stu- n Water conservation aware- Kathy Key; daughters, Alyssa She was preceded by her hus- Apopka, with Brother Larry grants for education projects dent knowledge of the state’s ness posters and video. Key (Sam Dusablon), band of 49 years, Thomas W. Harris officiating. The family that enrich student knowledge water resources. Teachers receiving grants Christiana Key, Malina Skidmore Jr. will receive friends at the grave- of Florida’s water resources Public and charter school will be notified in early Malinak, Erika Shepperd, She is sur- side beginning 12:30 p.m. until through hands-on learning. teachers within the district’s October. Emma Key and Elaina Key; vived by her the time of services. The district’s Blue School boundaries are eligible to Information about criteria, mother, Grace Jerkins of sons, Thomas In lieu of flowers, memorial Grant Program is entering its apply. Each school within the deadlines and the online appli- Palatka; siblings, Jack Key W. Skidmore donations may be sent to St. sixth year. The application peri- district is eligible to receive cation can be found at sjrwmd. (Tina), Joe Key (Dawn), Janice III and his Jude Children’s Research od for 2021-2022 grants runs funding once per academic com/education/blueschool or Mathis, Jimmy Key (Stacey) and wife, Linda Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, through Sept. 10. year. by contacting Jennifer Mitchell Joy Rothwell; and grandchil- Frank, of Memphis, TN 38105. “Blue School Grants are a Grants may be awarded in at [email protected] or dren, John Henry Eubanks, Jacksonville Memories and condolences meaningful way for the district three areas: freshwater resourc- 904-730-6283. Jordan Eubanks, Vincent-Leo and Stephen may be expressed to the family to support our local schools es field study, water-conserving Key, Regan Shepperd, Julien H. Skidmore at Barbara’s Book of Memories and their science, technology, landscape projects or water Copyright 2021 by Palatka Dusablon and Mila Dusablon. and his husband, Charlie page at www.johnsonoverturf- engineering and math pro- conservation community/ Daily News - all rights reserved. A private celebration of life Scheckendgust, of Ocoee; and funerals.com. grams,” said St. Johns River school awareness campaigns. will be held by the family at the her daughter, Connie Ritchey Arrangements are entrusted Water Management District Examples of previous suc- Key home. Anyone close will be and her husband, Glenn to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Executive Director Ann cessful grant applications notified or alternatively can Ritchey, of Daytona Beach. Home in Interlachen. Shortelle. “I’m looking forward include: reach out to the family at key- Mrs. Skidmore attended to seeing projects that inspire n Service-learning projects [email protected]. Crescent City High School and Tara A. Keels future scientists, engineers and where middle and high school Memories and condolences the University of Florida, where dedicated stewards of our water students partnered to study will be expressed to the family she studied voice and opera. She Tara Angel Rae Keels, 51, of resources.” water quality. at John’s Book of Memories spent many years serving on the Interlachen, passed away Friday, The district has funded 61 n Creation of a native land- page at www.johnsonoverturf- town council of Pomona Park. July 23, 2021, at Putnam water resource education proj- scape garden with educational funerals.com. She was a respected member of Community Medical Center ects in the last five funding signage. Arrangements are entrusted Lake Como Lodge 200 of the following an extended illness. cycles. n Water quality comparison to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Order of the Eastern Star and Arrangements are entrusted Home in Palatka. held many offices in that orga- to Johnson-Overturf Funeral nization locally as well as state- Home in Interlachen. BrBroughtought to youyou bbyy Barbara A. Sibert wide. She founded the Crescent City Parent Teacher Jerry L. Kirkland Barbara Ann Sibert, 83, of Organization and was instru- WhatWhat I love I love Florahome, passed away Friday, mental in establishing a Jerry Lamar Kirkland, 71, of July 23, 2021, at Haven Hospice Community Health Services Bostwick, passed away Sunday, Roberts Care Center in Palatka clinic in Crescent City. She was July 25, 2021, at his home fol- about following an extended illness. loved by one and all and will be lowing a brief illness. about Barbara was born in sorely missed. Arrangements will be Putnam Annapolis, Graveside services will be 2 announced by Johnson-Overturf MD, and lived p.m. Wednesday July 28, 2021, Funeral Home in Palatka. in Florahome at Eden Cemetery in Crescent Putnam for 40 years, City with Brother Ricky Bybee Antonio D. coming from officiating. Barboursville, Arrangements are under the Passmore West Virginia. direction of Johnson-Overturf She was a reg- Funeral Homes in Crescent Antonio Dion Passmore, 43, istered nurse City, Fla. of Palatka, entered the sunset of for over 40 life Sunday, July 25, 2021, at years and worked in various Barbara J. Smith Putnam Community Medical hospitals and for the Red Cross. Center. She loved being around ani- Barbara Jean Durden Smith, Arrangements are entrusted mals, especially horses, dogs 79, of Melrose and formerly of to Karl N Flagg Serenity and cats. San Mateo, passed away peace- Memorial Chapel. Convicted killer of 11-year-old girl dies in prison

Associated Press “While nothing can bring sure and will not have to back Carlie, we are grateful endure any further court pro- SARASOTA — A man who that her family, her friends, ceedings to bring Smith to jus- was convicted of abducting, and the entire Sarasota com- tice,” State Attorney Ed raping and killing an 11-year- munity will finally have clo- Brodsky said in a statement. old Florida girl as she walked home in 2004 died in prison on Monday, the state Attorney General’s Office said. Photograph By Joseph Smith was on Florida’s JIM BAILEY How to submit your photo for death row for killing Carlie What I Love About Putnam Brucia in Sarasota. The cause of Homegrown tomatoes. We encourage people to submit photos death was not known, officials for this feature to show off the natural beauty of Putnam County. Emailed said. pictures should be saved as .jpeg at Smith was captured on video 200 DPI and sent to pdngraphics@ surveillance leading the child by gmail.com. Please include caption the wrist as she walked past a information for the picture as well as car wash in Sarasota. information about the photographer. He was awaiting a resentenc- All pictures must have been taken in ing hearing, which had been Putnam County. Prints can be mailed scheduled for next year, the or taken to Palatka Daily News, 1825 Sarasota News-Herald reported. St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177 and The Florida Supreme Court PALATKA marked ATTN: What I Love About ruled that juries must be unani- Putnam Photo. mous in death penalty cases, but the 2005 jury voted 10-2. DAILY NEWS

"... We are grateful that her family, her friends and the entire Sarasota community will finally have closure." ~State Attorney Board of County of Commissioners Ed Brodsky FIRST AMENDMENT

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BRANDON D. OLIVER, NEWS EDITOR [email protected] 386-312-5229 OUR VIEW COVID-19 is raging again in Putnam; I sincerely vaccinations are key love you retired professor sent me a letter. He in the weeds, but she never acted too busy for utnam County had the fifth-highest positivi- told me that some of my stories were her elderly customer. The old woman ty rate for COVID-19 and ninth-highest A“too plain,” and “needed more work.” seemed so grateful to have someone to talk percentage of new cases per capita in Florida Then he went on to tell me many more unsa- to. P vory things about myself. I was afraid he was And when I saw the large tip the old last week, but the attitude on our streets seems to going to grade my work and give me a C woman left, I did the whole Niagara Falls be, “So what?” minus. thing again. It just makes you feel good to see In case you have been asleep or living under a I’ve admitted this before, but I have a something like that. rock recently, COVID-19 is once again on the noted history of getting C’s. I once set a long- So anyway, I get a lot of letters telling me march in Putnam County. Actually, make that on standing academic record for earning the stories like these. Most messages I get are the run. most consecutive C’s in my weight division. nice, but I also receive my share of nitpicks. New COVID-19 cases increased by 74% last The record was later broken, but my picture Someone called me “a misguided Pollyanna.” week from the seven days prior. Some 369 new still hangs in the community college trophy Last week, one highly educated person called case. me “grammar slob.” I don’t even know what cases were reported in Putnam County during July Although not all the messages I receive are that means, but I ain’t too sure it’s good. 16-22 by the Florida Department of Health, up bad. For example: This morning I got a mes- Another religious guy once told me I’m from 212 just one week earlier. sage from a man in Tallapoosa County, SEANDIETRICH probably “going to hell.” That number was bad enough to give Putnam the Alabama. He started with the words, “I sin- Well, all I can say is, at least it’ll be more fifth-highest rate of new cases based on population cerely love you.” girl stay in school. That was 10 years ago, tolerable than the current heat index in statewide. It was Niagara Falls after that. I can’t think today the girl has a nursing degree and a Walton County, Florida. of a better way to start a day. 9-year-old. The truth is, I don’t love negative emails, As bad as these data are, what is worse is that Then, the man went on to tell me about Here’s another. A man named Trevor, from but everyone’s opinion means something to most of us seem to either not know or not care. something that happened to him once. Missouri, sent me a story about his dog that me, even the crummy opinions. In fact, that’s The effectiveness of the Moderna, Pfizer and Years ago, he was standing in a supermar- went missing a few years back. The animal one of the things I love most about writing. I Johnson & Johnson vaccines at preventing COVID- ket line. He was trying to pay for his grocer- was gone for a week. Trevor thought the ani- love seeing people’s feelings in print. And as 19 has been documented six ways from Sunday. ies, but his card was declined. His bank mal was forever lost. He checked nearby it happens, I also have a few feelings to share. The CDC, FDA, Surgeon General, Florida account was in the red. A woman in line paid shelters and neighborhoods. He even put up So here’s mine, if I may: Department of Health and thousands of hospitals for his items. She was a complete stranger. posters. Nothing. What I am about to say, I say to both He’s never told anyone about this. One night, he got a call from a woman in friends and critics. I say this to the happy, all endorse the better than 95% success of vaccines “That woman probably didn’t know it,” he Southeast Kansas. She had his dog. He broke and the disgruntled. The glass-half-full peo- at keeping people from becoming infected. wrote, “but I was a single dad, at the time I down crying on the phone. The dog had ple, and the gloomy realists who think I’m a Many, perhaps even most of us became lazy this was broke and we were going hungry. She traveled 24 miles across a state line and whack-job Pollyanna. I say this to the surly spring when vaccination rates surged, new cases put food in my kids’ mouths.” showed up on her farm. When the woman professors and their C students. dropped and restrictions about travel and gather- Oh, and there’s the letter I got from the found the animal she dialed the number she I also say this to those who help teenage ings eased. The virus mutated and adapted, howev- woman in Chattanooga. found on the dog’s collar tags. girls raise their babies, to sad elderly people er, and the new Delta variant has proven to be an She got pregnant when she was 17. Her Trevor made friends with the woman. at the Cracker Barrel and to the waitresses family kicked her out of the house. She Today, he regularly brings his dog to her who keep their wings hidden. To single aggressive and scary problem. almost gave the child up for adoption property to let the dog run free. fathers who can’t afford groceries and to the Lately, even politicians and some broadcast because 17-year-olds can’t afford babies. She At Cracker Barrel last night, I watched an strangers who make sure they can. I say this media hosts who for months made hay pooh-poo- wanted her child to have a good life, even if elderly woman in the busy dining room. The because it was recently said to me and it hing vaccines have stepped up to urge their follow- this meant letting it go. woman was eating alone. Have you ever meant a lot. ers to become vaccinated. Still, there is hesitancy. But then a neighbor woman stepped in. watched an old woman eat alone at Cracker I sincerely love you. Putnam County’s vaccination rate for all resi- She invited the girl to live with her for as long Barrel? It’ll bring a tear to your eye. dents 12 and older is just 38%, despite the vaccine as the girl needed. She offered to babysit her But then something marvelous happened. child and to let her use her car. A waitress struck up a conversation with the Sean Dietrich is a columnist and novelist known for his being free and available five days a week. The state The woman’s only condition was that the woman. They laughed a lot. The server was commentary on life in the American South. vaccination rate is 60%. Only 13 of Florida’s 67 counties have lower numbers than Putnam of vac- cinated residents. The polio vaccine has wiped out that dread dis- ELECTED OFFICIALS ease in all but a couple of spots worldwide. Parents routinely have their children vaccinated as infants and children against a host of other diseases, some of the vaccinations a requirement to attend public Palatka City Commission Interlachen schools. Yet, many shy away from the COVID-19 • Mayor: Terrill Hill • Mayor: Ken Larsen vaccine. • City Hall: 329-0100 • Town Hall: 684-3811 We call on Putnam County’s elected leaders, • Email: [email protected] business executives, pastors and others with influ- • Email: [email protected] Normally meets second and fourth Thursday, 6 p.m. ence and a following to urge Putnam residents to Normally meets second Tuesday, 7 p.m. get the free vaccine. The potential gain for those we Pomona Park care about and the county we love is huge. Putnam County Commission • Mayor: Joseph Svingala • Board of County Commissioners: 329-0205 • Town Hall: 649-4902 • Email: [email protected] • Email: www.pomonapark.com/index.php/re- Putnam County’s vaccination Normally meets second and fourth Tuesday, 9 a.m. sources/contact-us rate for all residents 12 and Normally meets second Tuesday, 6 p.m. older is just 38%, despite the Crescent City Welaka • Mayor: Michele Myers • Mayor: Jamie Watts vaccine being free and • City Hall: 698-2525 available five days a week. The • Town Hall: 467-9800 • Email: [email protected] • Email: https://www.welaka-fl.gov/mayor state vaccination rate is 60%. Normally meets second Thursday, 6 p.m. Normally meets second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

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timely, given the changes occurring in the job market STEM Board resulting from the pandemic and the guidance and advice he CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A can provide the board and our staff as we look to make chang- STEM specialist. “The goal of “I’m a big fan of the work es to our own business process- the district’s STEM initiative is CareerSource NEFL provides es to ensure we provide the to provide every student with in our six counties. Their ser- highest-quality services to job opportunities to succeed while vices are even more critical as seekers and employers through- preparing for careers that are we emerge from the pandemic out our region,” Ferguson said. relevant to today’s job market.” and need to connect job seekers Putnam County’s unemploy- Students also created to employers throughout ment rate grew to 7.6% in June, self-por- Northeast Florida.” up from 6.5% in May. traits from McClain is vice president of According to a report from the items gath- Beck Automotive Group and is Florida Department of e r e d also this year’s chairman of the Economic Opportunity, during a board of directors for the Putnam was tied with Hendry n a t u r e Putnam County Chamber of County for the highest unem- walk and Commerce. He serves on vari- ployment rate in the state. learned ous other boards, including Florida’s unemployment rate the science Putnam Community Medical for June was 5%. behind making ice cream and led the camp along with Center. McClain said Putnam’s tie-dyed shirts. Helms. He said one of the things he unemployment rate was diffi- One activity had students “We are happy to offer STEM wants to work on with cult to explain. ABOVE: designing and creating helmets learning opportunities to our CareerSource is gaining addi- “It’s frustrating because there Students who to protect areas of the brain students,” said Melissa attended tional funding for vocational are jobs available,” McClain from injuries. Another had Coleman, executive director of Putnam County education and training. said. “You drive around Putnam them building rockets and Federal Programs and “We need that desperately in County and you see ‘help want- School District’s launching them 1,000 feet into Instructional Acceleration. STEM camp Putnam County,” McClain said ed’ signs all over. the air. “In addition to increasing stand together Monday. “Not only additional “I don’t understand our rate More than 80 rising first STEM courses and activities on for a picture dollars, but getting some voca- with so many jobs open and so through sixth grade students each campus, the district is with teachers tional training programs off the many good-paying jobs, too.” attended the free two-week growing its STEM Ecosystem and counselors. ground. It’s something we CareerSource spokesman camp July 5-9 and 19-23 at C.L. with Northeast Florida STEM2 always seem to be talking Ron Whittington said Monday Overturf Jr. District Center in Hub and other partners to about. Technical and vocational there were at least 50,000 jobs Palatka. Area high school stu- increase opportunities through LEFT: Zed training are some of the biggest available within a 50-mile radi- dents volunteered as camp innovative programming, Crowley, a fifth- needs I see.” us of Palatka. counselors, helping the STEM including Microsoft Hacking grader, wears a McClain has been on the CareerSource NEFL’s Career instructors with activities and STEM project-based lessons, brain-protective CareerSource NEFL board since Center in Palatka is at 400 State students. LEGO Education curriculum, hat he made 2018. Bruce Ferguson, president Road 19 N., Suite 53. “These students aren’t just robotics, drones, WOZ during STEM of CareerSource NEFL, said Visit careersourcenortheast- learning about the STEM Education curriculum, circuit- camp. McClain has been a “tremen- florida.com for more informa- fields, but also about cooper- ry, advanced manufacturing, dous asset” to the board for the tion on CareerSource. Job seek- Photos by ating as part of a team and aeronautics, aerospace technol- SARAH CAVACINI/ past three years with his knowl- ers can also visit employflorida. how to turn shared ideas into ogy and web design.” Palatka Daily News edge and extensive business com to explore job opportuni- the best possible product as a experience. Ferguson said he is ties in Northeast Florida and result,” said Lorena Dominey, Copyright 2021 by Palatka pleased McClain was selected to throughout the state. a STEM resource teacher who Daily News - all rights reserved. take on a larger leadership role as chairman. Copyright 2021 by Palatka “His leadership is especially Daily News - all rights reserved.

Hill said he encourages peo- Palatka urged residents to pandemic and rounding the ple to wear masks when social attend the city commission curve, the Delta variant seems COVID distancing is not possible meeting virtually because of to be impacting Northeast because the COVID-19 variants COVID issues. Florida and Putnam County.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A seem more aggressive than the Pomona Park canceled its Statewide, the health depart- original coronavirus strain. budget workshop, slated to ment reported 73,199 new cases Consent forms can be filled When possible, Hill said, city occur Wednesday, because of July 16-22 despite 60% of Wayne McClain, out for children ahead of time at officials try to take care of busi- the virus. Florida having been vaccinated. left, vice putnam.floridahealth.gov. ness remotely. “It is highly recommended if Overall, the state has reported president for According to the Florida The city is hosting summer you attended the last (town) 38,670 deaths since the pan- Beck Automotive Department of Health and the camps for children this year, but council meeting on July 13, demic began in March 2020. Group, talks at Centers for Disease and the mayor said, “Precautions are 2021, that you and your family The state Department of Health Bread of Life last Prevention, the number of being taken to make sure they’re in your household go and get no longer releases information month before coronavirus cases in Putnam being screened.” tested out of caution,” according on individual deaths per coun- presenting a increased by 365 during July As of Thursday, 38% of to an email sent by Town Clerk ty. $5,000 donation 16-22. Every Friday, the health Putnam County residents had Andrea Almeida. “We have to just be consistent to the department releases COVID-19 been vaccinated, according to Wayne McClain, chairman of in providing the information,” organization data reports for the previous the Florida Department of the Putnam County Chamber Hill said about vaccinations. from Beck. week. Health. of Commerce who also serves “That’s the biggest piece of the CDC data showed new Hill said those numbers were on the board of Putnam puzzle.” WAYNE SMITH/ COVID-19 hospitalizations in alarming. Community Medical Center, Palatka Daily News Putnam County increased by “We’re not where we need to said the increase in the number Palatka Daily News Editor 240% over seven days. There be,” he said. of positive COVID tests is a Wayne Smith contributed to this were 34 admissions reported by Since March 1, 2020, Putnam concern. story. the end of Thursday, the CDC County has reported 7,507 “You have to be really out of reported. And 59.16% of inten- coronavirus cases, Thursday’s touch to not know there’s been Copyright 2021 by Palatka sive care unit beds in Putnam numbers show. an increase in COVID patients Daily News - all rights reserved. County were being used for Municipalities are still being and that’s a big concern,” coronavirus patients, according impacted by COVID-19 con- McClain said. “Just when we DU to the CDC. cerns. Last week, the city of thought we were through the Pet of the Day YOUR HEALTH HEIDI JUST ANOTHER RAINY MONDAY & SAFETY IS OUR FIRST CONCERN... Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, our dining room is limited seating.

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ACROSS 43 Stew 23 Goddess of 42 Wide cravat 1 Help letters ingredient victory 43 Raw metals 4 Trims back 46 Driver’s 24 Lands in “la 44 Disrobed Girl asks about beauty standards 8 Make a mad choice mer” 45 No future dash 50 Old Norse 25 Give a hand — — Dear Harriette: I’m about time for discovery. You are also because society says it makes 12 Completely poem 27 Paraphernalia 47 Eatery 13 Eros, in Rome 51 Construction 28 Capital of 48 — — -foot to enter my sophomore year of grappling with what to tell your me more attractive. But lately, 14 Reason to material Peru pole high school, and I realize that parents so that they will accept cram 54 Blue-pencil 29 Father of Seth 49 Have I’ve gotten sick of conforming 15 Result in 55 Akron’s home 30 Sported occasion for I’m 100% a lesbian — more you, support you, welcome to unnatural beauty standards. I (3 wds.) 56 Peggy or 36 Leering sort 51 Male specifically, a closeted lesbian. whatever partner you bring into 17 Strauss of Brenda 38 Stiller of swan want to initiate a conversation “Zoolander” 52 Melodrama I’ve been on a few dates here your life and give you space to denim 57 Treats with my boyfriend about not 18 Roman fractures 40 Limerick shout and there with girls, and nothing be yourself. Believe it or not, garments 58 Gulp down writers 53 Nothing Saturday’s Answer wanting to shave, but I’m not 19 Diving duck 59 Not Dem. or has ever progressed further. For this is true for young people, 20 Koan Rep. those situations, I just told my whether or not they identify as sure how to approach the topic. discipline If he says he can find me attrac- 22 Rocky DOWN parents I was hanging out with queer. Mountain hrs. 1 Road crew’s my friends or grabbing dinner. As you consider coming out tive only when I shave, what 23 Good-natured supply 26 Self-images 2 Bread spread Over the past few months, I’ve to your parents, think about their does that say about him and our 28 Ordinance 3 Refinery been talking with this girl, and views on homosexuality. Do relationship? — Shaving Debate 31 Pandora’s waste boxful 4 Make we have decided that we want to they generally have an inclusive Dear Shaving Debate: Rather 32 Get-up-and- happen give dating a try. I haven’t told mindset? Do they try to accept than talking about it, why not go 5 Ref’s cousin my parents because I know they people for who they are, even 33 Groom’s reply 6 Tyke try it out? Stop shaving your (2 wds.) 7 Marquee will say it’s just a phase or insist if they don’t share their views? legs for a while and see how he 34 Large green notice, for I’m straight even though I am I agree that you should talk parrot short reacts. You may be surprised 35 Yes, in 8 Ignited again not. I’m terrified to tell them, to them. Approach them from Yokohama 9 Canned but at the same time, I don’t an assumption of inclusion. to see that he barely notices. 36 Sharif or 10 Underground Bradley chamber want my girlfriend to have to lie Tell them you have something Some people are very sensitive 37 Telepathy, 11 Sultan’s and keep secrets — I don’t think important to share with them to such changes, and for others, briefly cousin 38 European 16 Stuns a healthy relationship can exist and you need their full attention the change is hardly noticeable. capital 19 Superman’s like that. What should I do? — and support. Tell them what you 39 Hide-and- emblem If you feel comfortable with the seek, e.g. 21 Sister’s boy LGBTQIA+ Struggles are discovering about yourself, “new you” who has a bit more 40 Church seat 22 Down in the Dear Lgbtqia+ Struggles: and ask them to stand by you. 41 Milk qty. dumps hair, tell your boyfriend this is You’ve got two things going on It may be hard for them at first. your choice — if it even comes here. As a young woman, you Give them time. HOROsCOpE up. If he has a strong negative are exploring and discovering Dear Harriette: My boy- For Tuesday, July 27, 2021 SCORPIO to react and take advantage of how you want to live your life friend and I have been dating reaction, talk about it and decide (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) what’s available. Create what you and who you want to love. That for around five months now. In whether you will stick to your Wasting time on the impossible Spend more time working want in your mind, then make it is a common activity for high- that time, I’ve always shaved my plan or make an adjustment — happen. will not get you where you want to toward a personal goal. Make school-age people. This is the legs and waxed my eyebrows with shaving or with him. go. Maximize your time, and you an effort to declutter your space. ARIES will surpass your expectations. Letting go of the past will set you (March 21-April 19) BRIDGE Don’t let uncertainty hold you free and prompt you to start a new Look for a direct route to avoid back. Stretch your mind, explore chapter in your life. confusion. You’ll require disci- forget what is in the dishwasher. the diamond king, discarding his what excites you and forge ahead SAGITTARIUS pline if you want to avoid back- with enthusiasm. (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) tracking. Reach out to someone At the bridge table, the same heart six. Declarer ruffed a dia- LEO Refuse to let anyone play with in the know, and it will help you thing applies. It isn’t hard to mond back to hand, drew East’s (July 23-Aug. 22) your emotions. Question what- eliminate mistakes. count out a deal, but most last trump and claimed, his hand Look for alternative learning ever sounds suspicious, and be TAURUS methods that will keep you sharp, practical when dealing with oth- (April 20-May 20) players can’t be bothered, mis- being high. current and better equipped to ers and their ideas. Uncertainty will set in if you defending or misplaying as a West wasn’t pleased. “You CAPRICORN navigate your way to the top. let others make decisions for consequence. knew South had at least five-five Change begins within, and disci- (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) you. If you do things yourself, pline will be necessary. Take the route that suits your you’ll gain perspective and make Against four spades, West in the majors from the auction. VIRGO needs. Put more time into stay- connections that will help you led the club ace. When East And by trick three he was also (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ing fit and healthy and building advance. Romance is on the rise. signaled encouragement with known to have three clubs. How Use your imagination and equity and financial stability. The GEMINI express your intentions, and aim is to ease stress, not to ramp (May 21-June 20) the eight, West continued with could he have any diamonds? you’ll captivate the minds of like- it up. Learn from experience and stay the club king and the club three, Just return a trump (or a heart) AQUARIUS minded people. Step into a lead- in control. You know what you East ruffing with the spade at trick four, and he cannot do ership position and set a strategy (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) want better than anyone, so fol- that will lead to opportunities. Stop worrying about what oth- low through with your plans from Dr. Samuel Johnson wrote, “If four. Thinking he had the set- everything. He must lose either LIBRA ers do and pay attention to what beginning to end. he does really think that there ting trick, East tried to cash a heart trick to me or another (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) CANCER you can do to make your life is no distinction between virtue the diamond ace. However, trump trick to you.” Gather information that will better. Take responsibility and put (June 21-July 22) help you determine your best your plans in motion. Step up and do things your way. and vice, why, Sir, when he South ruffed, played a spade to As Confucius might have professional or financial move. PISCES Take control, make a statement leaves our houses let us count dummy’s queen, crossed back to said, “When you have count of Take the initiative and be a prob- (Feb. 20-March 20) and expand your circle of friends. our spoons.” the spade king, cashed the heart three suits in declarer’s hand, lem solver, and doors will open. Turn a negative into a posi- An adjustment to please a friend, Group endeavors will gain rec- tive. A change someone makes relative or loved one will lead to Fair enough, assuming you ace, ruffed the heart three with you can work out his length in ognition. will benefit you if you are quick an unexpected opportunity. don’t — in a modern setting — dummy’s last spade and cashed fourth.” COmICs HaGaR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne HI aND LOIs Chance Browne

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BaBy BLuEs Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman GaRFIELD Jim Davis 7A PALATKA DAILY NEWS TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 • PERRY RECEIVES CLERK LEGISLATIVE AWARD Lawsuit challenges halt to unemployment money

By Jim SaunderS News Service of Florida law that deals with the interplay between the state and federal government on unemployment TALLAHASSEE – Broward issues. The lawsuit cites part of County residents struggling the law that directs the financially because of the Department of Economic COVID-19 pandemic have filed Opportunity to cooperate with a lawsuit challenging a decision the U.S. Department of Labor by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ adminis- and to take actions “through the tration to cut off federal unem- adoption of appropriate rules, ployment money for Floridians. administrative methods and The lawsuit, filed Sunday in standards necessary to secure Broward County circuit court, for the state all advantages avail- contends that the DeSantis able under the provisions of fed- administration violated state eral law relating to reemploy- law last month when it stopped ment assistance.” providing $300 a week in feder- “By withdrawing Florida al assistance to jobless people. from participation in the FPUC The money, approved by programs, the defendants are Congress as part of COVID-19 depriving the plaintiffs and all relief efforts, came on top of residents of the state of Florida state unemployment benefits. weekly FPUC benefits they Submitted photo The DeSantis administration could receive until the FPUC State Sen. Keith Perry received one of the 2021 Clerk Legislative Awards from the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers. The awards halted the federal assistance benefits expire if they remain recognize legislative partners for their work with Florida’s Clerks of Court and Comptrollers and staff to support sound public policy June 26, pointing to efforts to eligible for those benefits,” the and highlight their leadership during the 2021 legislative session in addressing clerk priority issues and legislation. From left are spur people to return to the lawsuit said. Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Greg Harrell, Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller J.K. Irby, workforce. But the lawsuit, Before the federal money was Putnam County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Matt Reynolds, Perry, Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller which includes 10 named plain- cut off, Eagle has said people and FCCC Legislative Chair Tom Bexley and Jason Harrell, FCCC director of Legislative and Public Affairs. tiffs, said the payments should were taking advantage of the have continued until Sept. 6, as combined state and federal authorized by Congress under a assistance, which was competi- program known as the Federal tive with weekly pay at many Pandemic Unemployment restaurants and tourism busi- Florida mayor: ‘We are in crisis mode’ as virus cases surge Compensation, or FPUC, pro- nesses. gram. “You’ve seen restaurants that “Each of the plaintiffs have have had to close earlier or open By mike Schneider Associated Press had at least one vaccination shot, and the ed,” Herrera said. suffered economic hardships later or close certain days of the mayor urged unvaccinated residents to get The median age of Orange County because of COVID, have had week,” Eagle said. “All over the theirs as soon as possible. patients who have died from COVID-19 is difficulty finding work and now Panhandle I’ve seen signs that ORLANDO — The mayor of the county Demings said central Florida hospitals 59 and trending younger, with almost all with the discontinuation of the say, ‘Welcome to the new pan- that hosts Florida’s theme park mecca said are approaching capacity. A medical officer the new infections in unvaccinated people, FPUC face even more pressing demic.’ The 2021 pandemic is Monday that “we are now in crisis mode” at one of the state’s largest health systems said Dr. Raul Pino, director of the Florida financial hardships,” the lawsuit unemployment, not being able when it comes to dealing with soaring said its number of COVID-19 patients is Department of Health in Orange County. said. to hire. So, we’ve got to put an numbers of COVID-19 infections. nearing an all-time high: 862, approaching A silver lining is that the county’s death The lawsuit, which names as end to that.” Florida accounted for a fifth of the the peak of 900 hospitalized patients with rate from the virus is the lowest it has been defendants DeSantis and DeSantis’ office and the nation’s new infections last week, more the virus in January. in a year, an indication of how effective the Florida Department of Department of Economic than any other state, according to the U.S. “This is clearly, as has been previously vaccines are, Pino said. Economic Opportunity Opportunity did not immedi- Centers for Disease Control and described, a pandemic of the unvaccinat- More than 73,000 new coronavirus cases Secretary Dane Eagle, seeks an ately respond to a request for Prevention. Now the home to Walt Disney ed,” said Dr. Victor Herrera, chief medical were reported in Florida over the previous injunction to force the state to comment Monday morning. World and Universal Orlando Resort is officer with AdventHealth Orlando. week, according to the state health depart- reinstate the federal money. The plaintiffs are represented seeing about 1,000 new cases a day, said The hospital system went into a “code ment, nearly seven times the 12,000 report- Also, it seeks retroactive pay- by Weston attorney Scott Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. red” status this week, postponing elective ed a month ago. ments to June 26. Behren and Tallahassee attor- “A thousand a day is extraordinary,” surgeries to free up capacity for COVID-19 Florida’s numbers had been falling since Florida pays a maximum of neys Gautier Kitchen and Marie Demings said at a news conference. “We patients. mid-January when 100,000 new cases per $275 a week in state benefits to Mattox. Kitchen and Mattox are now in crisis mode … We as a commu- Of particular concern is a significant week were reported. Florida had 341 cases unemployed people, an amount were the lead attorneys in an nity need to work together to slow this increase in unvaccinated pregnant women per 100,000 people over the past week, sec- that the lawsuit said is one of the unsuccessful lawsuit last year rate.” needing hospitalization for the virus, said ond only to Louisiana, according to CDC lowest amounts in the nation. It against the Department of The positivity rate for the virus in the Herrera, who urged pregnant women to data. said plaintiffs in the case are fac- Economic Opportunity and county of 1.4 million residents has tripled talk to their doctors and consider getting Despite this latest surge, Gov. Ron ing issues such as being unable Deloitte Consulting about prob- to 14% from about 4.3% a month ago. the vaccine. DeSantis said Florida will not return to to pay rent and other bills. lems with the unemployment More than 61% of county residents have “Some of them are very sick and intubat- government mandates. The lawsuit points to a state system during the pandemic. USED

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Please rank all of these items on a scale of 1-10. We’ve provided descriptions of what “1” might look like and what “10” might look like. These are just examples to clarify our meaning. As every community is unique, the absence or presence of these vibrancy criteria might look different to you. CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT ABILITY TO KEEP TALENT AT HOME On a scale of 1 to 10, how engaged are your On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely is it that young community’s citizens? people will live and work in the community after SCORE OF 1: graduating from high school or college? Few people vote. Even fewer attend public SCORE OF 1: meetings. Few attempts are made to promote Young people are very likely to leave home after dialogue between community leaders and citizens. graduation. There are few good jobs and little Most letters to the editor and social media posts in the way of nightlife and entertainment. Many on local issues have a tone of disillusionment, young people have already left, so there are few pessimism, and anger. In the past when people opportunities for a social life. have given their input, they haven’t seen results SCORE OF 10: so they’ve given up trying. Young people often stay after they graduate high SCORE OF 10: school, or move back home after college. There Voter turnout is high. Public meetings and events is no reason not to. Good jobs are plentiful. attract a large and diverse crowd. Civic leaders Downtown is thriving, with an abundance of cool communicate with citizens often and through restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. And young Quint Studer various avenues. While not everyone agrees on the people have lots of opportunities to socialize—a Revitalization Advisor issues, there’s plenty of spirited debate. There’s a healthy population of Millennials already lives sense of optimism in the air, volunteerism is high, here. and neighbors reach out and help neighbors.

ABILITY TO ATTRACT NEW EASE OF DOING BUSINESS BUSINESSES/TALENT On a scale of 1-10, how easy is it to create and run a small On a scale of 1 to 10, how attractive is your town to new businesses business in your community? and/or talent? SCORE OF 1: SCORE OF 1: It’s not easy at all. Request for Proposal (RFP) processes are We struggle to attract business investment. We don’t have the murky and changeable. Government officials are inaccessible to strong economy, education system, vibrant quality of life, or entrepreneurs. Zoning rules are vague, and codes are inconsistently applied and enforced. Incompatible businesses are placed next to thriving population of young people that companies look for. As a result, we rely heavily on incentive deals, which don’t always yield each other, and vacant buildings abound. the desired results. SCORE OF 10: SCORE OF 10: Local government does a great job of establishing clear RFP Companies compete to relocate here, and talent gravitates to criteria and processes, smart zoning laws, and unambiguous us. We have strong schools, a great healthcare system, and codes. Everyone knows what to expect. Rules and guidelines are great neighborhoods. We know our strengths and communicate consistently enforced. Officials are accessible and easy to work them well to attract the kinds of businesses we want. In fact, we with. For all of these reasons, we’re experiencing brisk economic don’t typically have to court investors. Growth here happens growth. organically. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS QUALITY OF EDUCATION On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely are small business owners to receive On a scale of 1 to 10, how strong is your education system? the training and development they need to thrive long-term? SCORE OF 1: SCORE OF 1: We have high poverty rates and the low kindergarten readiness There are few, if any, mentors or skill-building resources available to rates that go along with them. Not surprisingly, our high school entrepreneurs. As a result, many new businesses fail within a few graduation rates are low as well. Our schools do little to prepare years. graduates for the workforce, so it’s tough to attract business SCORE OF 10: investment. Few entrepreneurs start out with strong business and leadership SCORE OF 10: skills. That’s why we make it a priority to provide the support and Education is thriving. There’s a strong focus on early childhood the resources they need. We have mentorship programs and regular development and, as a result, kids enter kindergarten ready to training and development events in place. Local business leaders are learn. Twelve years down the road, our high school graduation galvanized and on fire to help each other and move the community rates reflect this. Our schools are on top of what it takes to prepare toward vibrancy. young people for the future, making our community attractive to all types of businesses that want to set up shop here. OBJECTIVE MEASUREMENT & TRACKING VIBRANCY OF DOWNTOWN OF OUTCOMES On a scale of 1 to 10, how vibrant is your downtown? On a scale of 1 to 10, how proficient is your community at measuring, tracking, and reporting outcomes and results and SCORE OF 1: making objective decisions based on them? It’s practically a ghost town. There are lots of boarded-up SCORE OF 1: buildings, few restaurants and shops, and very little foot traffic. We don’t have a good system in place to gather data and track the No one wants to live or work downtown. Weekends are dead, as people drive out of town in droves to dine and shop in other cities metrics that gauge the state of our community. As a result, we make decisions haphazardly, based on opinions or personal preferences nearby. rather than pressing problems we face. SCORE OF 10: SCORE OF 10: There’s always something going on downtown: a festival, a concert, We religiously measure and track our community’s key indicators a farmer’s market. There are tons of places to eat, drink, and shop. (graduation rates, per capita income, crime, etc.). We keep critical Lots of (non-retail) small businesses are moving in too, and the data updated and on a dashboard so we can see it at a glance. This housing market has exploded (it’s especially popular with young allows us to share the facts with decision makers and citizens alike. people and empty-nesters). There’s always new construction happening, and tax values are soaring. ALIGNMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES On a scale of 1 to 10, to what extent are local government entities ABILITY TO GET WEALTH aligned and successful at working together to create a better OFF THE SIDELINES quality of life for your community? On a scale of 1 to 10, how successful are you at getting wealth SCORE OF 1: off the sidelines and encouraging people to invest inthe They are not aligned at all. Various departments are siloed in their community? goal-setting and decision-making. For example, the EDC ignores SCORE OF 1: crucial quality of life factors such as the state of education or Community philanthropy is almost nonexistent. There are citizens healthcare in the community. Therefore little progress is made. with the resources to invest, but no one helps them envision what SCORE OF 10: they could help the community become. Government leaders do a great job of bringing together various SCORE OF 10: departments to work toward common goals. Leaders share data Community philanthropy is thriving. Leaders are good at seeking and regularly communicate and collaborate with each other. There out local sources of benevolent wealth and helping them see the is a strong sense among citizens that government officials are value of investing locally. The satisfaction of helping make life working hard to create a better quality of life inside the community. better for everyone is the best ROI there is. TURN IT IN, MAIL IT IN OR COMPLETE ONLINE BY 5 p.m., AUG. 12 Drop off your completed survey at our office or mail to: Palatka Daily News, 1825 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32178 Fill it out online at www.palatkadailynews.com

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JACKSONVILLE Texas, Oklahoma take first steps in leaving Big 12 im Tebow is one of the first to arrive at Jacksonville Jaguars prac- Ttice. He jogs onto the field, stretch- Both schools in discussion with joining SEC the SEC about joining the league, though neither es a little, catches footballs from a school nor the powerhouse conference has acknowl- Jugs machine, then finds his usual spot in edged that publicly. the team’s warmup lines. He’s waaaay in By Ralph D. Russo The “grant of rights” gives the conference control of the back, just in front of a rookie. Associated Press the school’s media rights and runs concurrent with Tebow’s far from the spotlight, right the Big 12’s television contracts with ESPN and Fox, where coach Urban Meyer wants the Oklahoma and Texas took the first formal step which expire in 2025. 2007 Heisman Trophy winner for now. Monday toward moving to the Southeastern “Although our eight members are disappointed “It’s one of 90 trying to make the Conference and leaving the Big 12 behind. with the decisions of these two institutions, we recog- team,” Meyer says. The only schools to win college football national their existing grant of rights agreements.” nize that intercollegiate athletics is experiencing rapid Tebow will open training camp championships during the Big 12’s 27-year history “However, both universities will continue to moni- change and will most likely look much different in Wednesday as Jacksonville’s fourth- or notified the conference they would not be renewing tor the rapidly evolving collegiate athletics landscape as 2025 than it does currently,” Big 12 Commissioner fifth-string tight end, not all that sur- an agreement that binds its members through 2025. they consider how best to position their athletics pro- Bob Bowlsby said in a statement. prising given he’s closing in on his 34th In a joint statement, the schools made no mention grams in the future,” the schools said. birthday; started playing the position of the SEC and said “the universities intend to honor Texas and Oklahoma have been in discussions with See SEC, Page B2 five months ago; and is trying to return to the NFL after spending the previous five years in the New York Mets’ orga- TOKYO SUMMER OLYMPICS nization. He hit .223 with 18 home runs and 107 RBIs while never making Top 20 Greatest County Boys Basketball Teams it to the big leagues. He asked Meyer, his college coach at nearby Florida, for a tryout after retir- Dressel hits ing from baseball in January. Meyer obliged and ended up giving him a one-year contract worth $920,000, the minimum for a player with three stride with accrued NFL seasons. The low-risk deal includes no guaranteed money, so Tebow would have to make the team to earn a dime. relay team And that’s the uncertain part. Jacksonville already Green Cove Springs native leads has three tight ends essentially locked into off 4x100 U.S. swimming triumph roster spots: run-blocking special- Tebow By paul NewBeRRy ist Chris Manhertz Associated Press who was a top target in free agency; fellow veteran James O’Shaughnessy, whose TOKYO – Caeleb Dressel got started one-year, $1.59 million contract is on his quest for six gold medals in mostly guaranteed; and fifth-round swimming, while Katie Ledecky found draft pick Luke Farrell, who played for herself in a very unusual position. Meyer at Ohio State. Second place. Jacksonville also has Tyler Davis, a Dressel led off a U.S. victory in the sixth-round selection in 2020, and sec- men’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay ond-year pro Ben Ellefson, whom Monday at the Tokyo Olympics, easing Meyer calls one of the most improved a bit of America’s sting from Ledecky’s at the position. first Olympic loss. The Jaguars have offered little infor- Australian Ariarne Titmus – nick- mation about Tebow’s transition, partly named the “Terminator” – lived up to because they don’t want the former star her billing when she chased down quarterback becoming a daily distrac- Ledecky in the 400 freestyle to win one tion. of the most anticipated races of the The rebuilding team didn’t make Summer Games. Tebow or any other tight end available Titmus, who trailed by nearly a full for media interviews during organized body-length at the halfway mark of the team activities and canceled position eight-lap race, turned on the speed to coach Tyler Bowen’s scheduled session touch in 3 minutes, 56.69 seconds. It at the last minute in June. was the second-fastest time in history, Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, surpassed only by Ledecky’s world meanwhile, mentioned four tight ends Daily News file photo record of 3:56.46 from the 2016 Rio – just about everyone but Tebow – Palatka’s Jimmy Collins (right) goes up for a block attempt against Jacksonville Stanton’s James Games. when asked about competition at the Sutton during a state tournament game at the Panther Palace on March 4, 1980. Palatka outlasted The defending Olympic champion spot. Stanton in this matchup, 94-93. settled for the silver this time in 3:57.36 “Some of the things that the tight – the fourth-fastest time ever recorded end position is asked to do is really not and her best performance in three going to show up in a camp like this,” years. he said following a three-day minicamp 1979-80 INTERLACHEN (16-13) 1979-80 PALATKA (16-14) Just not good enough. last month. “It’s a physical position. It’s “I fought tooth and nail,” Ledecky part offensive line and it’s part wide District 5-2A champion, District 4-3A champion, Region said. “She definitely swam a really smart receiver. So some of the stuff is not Region 3-2A champion. 2-3A champion. race. She was really controlled up front. going to be able to show up, but it’s a 18 Head coach: Willie Mitchell. 17 Head coach: Jim Baxter. I felt pretty smooth and strong going much-improved room from top to bot- Postseason: Defeated Jasper, Postseason: Defeated New out and flipped at the 300 and it was t om .” 69-44; Defeated Union County, Smyrna Beach, 76-61; Daytona like, ‘Oh, she’s right there.’” No doubt Tebow will have a better 47-42, in the district final; Beach Seabreeze, 60-59; Clay, 81-57, And then she was gone. chance of standing out when players Defeated West Nassau, 66-52, in the Region 3-2A in the district final; Defeated Jacksonville Stanton, 94-93, in For the first time in her brilliant start practicing in full pads next week. final; Lost to Gainesville P.K. Yonge, 61-45, in the the Region 2-3A final; Lost to Tallahassee Godby, 67-55. Olympic career, Ledecky felt the sting The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder has always Section 2-2A final. Key players: Cornell Weston, Calvin Johnson, Reginald of defeat, dished out by a rival from been one of the more imposing guys on Key players: Napoleon DuBois, Kenny Hollis, Rasher, John White, John L Williams. Down Under who made it clear she was the field – big, strong and eager to run Joe Archer, Al Smith, Cornelius Clayton. Overview: Playing a tough schedule that season may not intimidated by the American star. over anyone in his path. Overview: A veteran group of Rams put it have been instrumental to the Panthers’ success. The “It’s probably the biggest thing you It’s one of the reasons Meyer believes together this season and got a gift when one-win Panthers survived Seabreeze in the district semifinal on a could pull off in your sporting career,” his best position could be tight end. But Union County reached the district final. Behind last-second shot by Rasher, then cruised behind an 11-of-14 Titmus said, “so I’m over the moon.” to make the Jaguars, Tebow might need Smith’s 16 points and 12 rebounds, the Rams won shooting performance in the first quarter that set the tone No one else was even close. The to be more versatile than ever: a the district title as the Tigers did everything to for the final against Clay. Weston would finish with 26 bronze went to China’s Li Bingjie in dependable backup tight end, a core slow the game to a near crawl. West Nassau fell points, eight assists, four rebounds and three steals. Rasher 4:01.08. special teams player, a wildcat option in behind to the Rams, 31-20, in the third quarter of would finish with 16 points and White added 12 points and Then the spotlight shifted to Dressel, short-yardage and goal-line situations. the regional final before the Rams started to take seven rebounds. Johnson came off the bench for 10 points. who has been hailed as the successor to Maybe even an emergency QB. the air out of the ball and would force the Against Stanton, a back-and-forth game in the Panther Michael Phelps. No matter what he does, he’s sure to Warriors to foul. The Rams went 22-of-34 from Palace came to a controversial end with Williams winning a Dressel, a Green Cove Springs native still have doubters. the line in the game. Dubois and Smith each had jump ball and not being fouled as he put up a shot to kill the who swam at the University of Florida, “As a player that went through train- 16 points, Hollis contributed 13 points and Archer rest of the time off, something Stanton’s coaches argued. put the U.S. out front, and the three ing camp with Tim, there’s going to be put in 12 points. The ride ended with a loss to P.K. Rasher scored 30 points, while Williams added 18 points. In who followed him in the relay made players rolling their eyes at how much Yonge in the sectional final, the second straight the Section 1 final, Palatka could not keep up with a good sure it stood up. attention the fourth- or fifth-string year the Rams made the state playoffs after a dis- Godby team, which built a 22-point lead in the third quar- “I felt good the whole way, I knew I tight end gets,” former New York Jets trict title. ter. Rasher had 15 points, while Williams added 13 points. had to get my hand in the wall first and quarterback and current ESPN college get some clean water,” Dressel said. football analyst Greg McElroy said. “It’s “And everyone did their job. It’s a relay going to (tick) people off. As a result, for a reason, it’s four guys for a reason, The Daily News is looking back at the Top 20 greatest county basketball teams of the last 41 years. it’s certainly not just me. It’s certainly See LONG, Page 2B not just one guy.”

See OLYMPICS, Page 2B INSIDE Scoreboard 2B Clemson favorite again to win ACC; Miami second in division 2B Briefs Associated Press 147 votes from media members attend- conference to win six straight league in 1992. Classifieds 3B ing the ACC Kickoff preseason media football championship games. And North Carolina was chosen to win GREENSBORO, N.C. – Clemson is days last week. They were selected on their current streak of ACC champion- the Coastal Division and earned 16 the preseason favorite to win a seventh all but one ballot to win the Atlantic ships is the league’s longest since Bobby votes to win the league title, marking MARK BLUMENTHAL straight Atlantic Coast Conference Division race. Bowden’s Florida State teams won at the first time the Tar Heels were named Sports Editor 312-5238 football championship. Dabo Swinney’s Tigers last year least a share of the crown for nine ACC 2B [email protected] The Tigers were picked on 125 of became the first team in any power straight seasons after joining the league See , Page 2B PALATKA DAILY NEWS • TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021

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West Division Romania 0 1 0 1 Reich has virus, will CALENDAR TODAY ON TELEVISION W L Pct GB Ivory Coast 0 0 1 1 Schools, leagues and recreation San Francisco 62 37 .626 — Estonia 0 0 1 1 departments are subject to Los Angeles 61 40 .604 2 Israel 0 0 1 1 change without notice. HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL San Diego 58 44 .569 5½ Kuwait 0 0 1 1 9 p.m. ESPNU Alliance Fastpitch All-Star Colorado 43 56 .434 19 Mexico 0 0 1 1 TUESDAY, JULY 27 Game, American vs National, Arizona 31 70 .307 32 New Zealand 0 0 1 1 miss start of camp No events scheduled. at Oklahoma City Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 2, Atlanta 1 Associated Press MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 Miami 9, San Diego 3 WNBA No events scheduled. 7 p.m. Bally Florida Marlins at Orioles Baltimore 5, Washington 4 EASTERN CONFERENCE WESTFIELD, Ind. – Indianapolis Colts fans eager- 7 p.m. Bally Sun Yankees at Rays N.Y. Mets 5, Toronto 4 W L Pct GB 7 p.m. MLB Network Blue Jays at Red Sox St. Louis 10, Cincinnati 6 Connecticut 14 6 .700 — ly anticipated seeing coach Frank Reich and new Chicago Cubs 5, Arizona 1 Chicago 10 10 .500 4 TIDES RODEO starting quarterback Carson Wentz reunite Palatka City Dock San Francisco 6, Pittsburgh 1 New York 10 11 .476 4½ 10 p.m. CBS Sports PBR The Last Cowboy Stand- L.A. Dodgers 3, Colorado 2 Washington 8 10 .444 5 Wednesday. High Low ing, Round 2 and champion- Today 6:52A,7:16P 1:31A,2:15P ship round, at Cheyenne, Wyo. Chicago White Sox 3, Milwaukee 1 Atlanta 6 13 .316 7½ Turns out, they’ll may need to wait a few more July 28 7:36A,8:03P 2:24A,3:03P Monday’s Games Indiana 4 16 .200 10 WESTERN CONFERENCE days. July 29 8:19A,8:50P 3:19A,3:51P TBT BASKETBALL (AT COLUMBUS, OHIO) Atlanta 2, N.Y. Mets 0, 7 innings, 1st 7 p.m. ESPN Regional semifinal, Blue Collar game W L Pct GB General manager Chris Ballard announced St. Augustine Beach U vs. Category 5 N.Y. Mets 1, Atlanta 0, 7 innings, 2nd Seattle 16 5 .762 — Monday that Reich is expected to miss the start of High Low game Las Vegas 15 6 .714 1 9 p.m. ESPN Regional semifinal, The Money Philadelphia 6, Washington 5 Today 11:24A,11:49P 5:17A,5:29P Team vs. Carmen’s Crew Minnesota 12 7 .632 3 training camp after testing positive for COVID-19 July 28 ------,12:12P 6:03A,6:21P Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati 5 Phoenix 9 10 .474 6 late last week. Ballard believes Reich could return to Colorado at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. Dallas 9 12 .429 7 July 29 12:32A,12:58P 6:50A,7:16P 2021 TOKYO SUMMER OLYMPICS the field early next week and said the fourth-year 3 a.m. CNBC Canoeing, women’s slalom fi- Tuesday’s Games Los Angeles 6 13 .316 9 nal Miami (Alcantara 5-9) at Baltimore Sunday’s Games coach will participate in video calls with players and LOCAL BOWLING 4 a.m. USA Network Women’s(Watkins 2-0), 7:05 p.m.soccer, NoU.S. games scheduled.vs. Au- staff while out. stralia; MilwaukeeSwimming, (Anderson 2-5) at sessionMonday’s Games7, Putnam Lanes heats Pittsburgh (Anderson 5-8), 7:05 p.m. No games scheduled. “I’m excited for training camp, however, I’m disap- THURSDAY NIGHT 4:30 a.m. NBC Sports Rugby,Washington (Fedde men’s4-7) at quarterfinals,Tuesday’s Games pointed I won’t be there with the team as we start,” SUMMER LEAGUE TBA Philadelphia (Moore 0-2), 7:05 p.m. No games scheduled. July 15 7 a.m. NBC Sports Softball, gold medal game, Atlanta (Morton 9-3) at N.Y. Mets Wednesday’s Games Reich said in a statement. “I’m fortunate to be fully U.S. vs. Japan (TBD), 7:10 p.m. No games scheduled. Standings: 1, Triple B’s, 10-4; St. Louis (Wainwright 7-6) at vaccinated, and I’m asymptomatic. I’m feeling well, Freeballers, 10-4; 3, Team 10, 9-5; 4, 8:30 a.m. USA Network 3x3 basketball, men’s and wo- Thursday’s Games Cleveland (Quantrill 2-2), 7:10 p.m. No games scheduled. The Princesses, 9-5; 5, Have Fun, men’s quarterfinals and I’m looking forward to returning as soon as I’m 10:45 a.m. NBC Sports Archery, individual preliminary Arizona (Widener 1-0) at Texas 7-7; 6, Handys, 7-7; 7, Kinda Dont medically cleared.” rounds (Dunning 3-7), 8:05 p.m. Care, 7-7; 8, Team Crystal, 6-8; 9, 8 p.m. NBC Women’sCincinnati (Gutierrez 4-3)gymnastics, at Chicago team NFL rules allow vaccinated people to return to the Gutter Gang, 5-9; 10, Sith Happen, SOCCER finals; Cubs (AlzolaySwimming, 4-10), 8:05 p.m. finals 5-9; 11, Strike 4 Jesus, 5-9; 12, field after two negative tests at least 24 hours apart. 8 p.m. CNBC Rowing,Colorado (Gomber 7-5)men’s at L.A. Angels and MLS women’sStandings Spare US, 4-10; 13, Monster Truck, sculls semifinals, reps and fi- 4-10. (Suarez 4-3), 9:38 p.m. Eastern Conference Reich’s initial test results came back late last week. nals; Women’s cycling, time L.A. Dodgers (Urías 12-3) at San W L T Pts GF GA Last week’s results: Triple B’s 5, Instead of appointing an interim coach, the Colts trials Francisco (Webb 4-3), 9:45 p.m. New England 10 3 3 33 30 19 Gutter Gang 2; Team 10 7, Spare US 8 p.m. USA Network Men’s beach volleyball,Nashville 6 U.S. 1 8 26 24 14 plan to split duties between new offensive coordina- 0; Freeballers 5, Kinda Dont Care 2; Oakland (Kaprielian 5-3) at San Diego vs. Switzerland; Table Orlandotennis, City 7 4 4 25 23 19 The Princesses 4, Sith Happen 3; (Paddack 6-6), 10:10 p.m. tor Marcus Brady, defensive coordinator Matt women’s quartefinals Philadelphia 6 4 6 24 20 16 Strike 4 Jesus 5, Monster Truck 2; 10:45 p.m. CNBC Cycling, women’s Columbustime 6trials 3 6 24 16 12 Eberflus and special teams coordinator Bubba Handys 5, Have Fun 2. Midnight NBC Canoeing, OLYMPICSwomen’s qualifying Ventrone, with Ventrone expected to take on a great- High scratch game, team: 1, Team heats; kayaking, men’s New Yorkslalom City FC 7 5 2 23 26 15 10, 327; 2, Kinda Dont Care, 313; 3, qualifying; Cycling, women’sCF Montréal 6 5 4 22 20 er 18 workload because of the time commitments for Medals Table D.C. United 6 7 2 20 21 18 Strike 4 Jesus, 313. time trials; women’s water po- other coaches. High scratch series, team: 1, lo, U.S. vs. Italy (Through 37 events) G S B Tot New York 5 6 3 18 18 17 China 6 5 7 18 Atlanta 2 5 8 14 14 18 Kinda Dont Care, 906; 2, Team 10, 1 a.m. USA Network Canoeing, women’s slalom Colts players are scheduled to report to camp in Toronto FC 3 8 4 13 20 32 871; 3, Strike 4 Jesus, 801. qualifying; kayaking, men’s United States 7 3 4 14 Japan 8 2 3 13 Cincinnati 3 7 4 13 17 29 suburban Indianapolis on Tuesday. The first of 19 High handicap game, team: 1, slalom qualfying single races; Russia 4 5 3 12 Chicago 3 9 3 12 17 27 Team 10, 457; 2, Strike 4 Jesus, 451; diving, men’s sychronized practices is scheduled to be held Wednesday – in 3, Gutter Gang, 445. springboard final Italy 1 4 4 9 Inter Miami CF 2 8 3 9 10 23 Britain 3 3 1 7 front of fans for the first time since 2019 – and most High handicap series, team: 1, 1 a.m. CNBC Cycling, men’s time trials Western Conference South Korea 3 0 4 7 W L T Pts GF GA Team 10, 1,261; 2, Triple B’s, 1,234; likely without Reich. Australia 2 1 3 6 Seattle 9 2 5 32 25 12 3, Sith Happen, 1,221. Toronto 49 47 .510 10½ France 1 2 2 5 Sporting KC 9 3 3 30 28 17 High scratch game, men: 1, KiKi N.Y. Yankees (Montgomery 3-5) at Baltimore 34 64 .347 26½ Canada 1 2 1 4 LA Galaxy 8 6 1 25 23 26 PACKERS WAITING ON RODGERS Patel, 216; 2, David Schrider, 176; 3, Tampa Bay (McClanahan 4-3), 7:10 Chris Graham, 173. Central Division p.m. Taiwan 0 2 2 4 Colorado 7 4 3 24 21 16 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers president/ W L Pct GB St. Louis (Wainwright 7-6) at Netherlands 0 3 0 3 Los Angeles FC 6 5 4 22 20 17 High scratch series, men: 1, KiKi Chicago 59 41 .590 — Cleveland (Quantrill 2-2), 7:10 p.m. Brazil 0 2 1 3 CEO Mark Murphy remains hopeful quarterback Patel, 499; 2, John Salmons, 467; 3, Minnesota United 6 5 3 21 15 17 Chris Graham, 459. Cleveland 49 48 .505 8½ Toronto (Ray 8-5) at Boston (Richards Germany 0 0 3 3 Real Salt Lake 5 4 5 20 24 Aaron 16 Rodgers the three-time MVP will play for Detroit 47 55 .461 13 6-5), 7:10 p.m. Portland 6 7 1 19 18 22 High handicap game, men: 1, Kazakhstan 0 0 3 3 Kansas City 43 55 .439 15 Arizona (Widener 1-0) at Texas Kosovo 2 0 0 2 them this season, but says he doesn’t know whether Steve Boelter, 250; 2, Gary McKinley Houston 3 4 8 17 17 20 (Dunning 3-7), 8:05 p.m. FC Dallas 3 7 5 14 18 23 247; 3, Chris Graham, 246. Minnesota 43 58 .426 16½ Hungary 1 1 0 2 Rodgers will arrive for the start of training camp. West Division Chicago White Sox (Cease 7-6) at Tunisia 1 1 0 2 San Jose 3 7 5 14 17 25 High handicap series, men: 1, W L Pct GB Kansas City (Keller 7-9), 8:10 p.m. Croatia 1 0 1 2 Vancouver 3 7 5 14 16 25 “We’ve been in constant communication,” Murphy Chris Graham, 678; 2, Steven Slovenia 1 0 1 2 Austin FC 3 7 4 13 10 15 Boelter, 651; 3, Gary McKinley, 625; Houston 61 39 .610 Detroit — (Alexander 1-1) at Minnesota said Monday after the NFL’s only publicly owned Georgia 0 2 0 2 NOTE: Three points for victory, one (tie), Derek Frank, 625. Oakland 56 45 .554 (Maeda 5½ 4-4), 8:10 p.m. team held its annual shareholders meeting. “It’s been Seattle 54 46 .540 7 Colorado (Gomber 7-5) at L.A. Angels Czech Republic 0 1 1 2 point for tie. High scratch game, women: 1, Jill Los Angeles 49 49 .500 11 (Suarez 4-3), 9:38 p.m. Indonesia 0 1 1 2 obviously months. I’m hopeful that we can have it all Morgan, 158; 2, Katie Castleberry, Thursday, July 22 Texas 35 65 .350 26 Serbia 0 1 1 2 Orlando City 2, Philadelphia 1 139; 3, Samantha Brantley, 129. Houston (McCullers Jr. 7-2) at Seattle resolved.” (Flexen 9-4), 10:10 p.m. Spain 0 1 1 2 Seattle 1, Austin FC 0 High scratch series, women: 1, Jill Sunday’s Games Cleveland 3, Tampa Bay 2 Switzerland 0 1 1 2 Murphy’s comments followed an NFL Network Morgan, 452; 2, Katie Castleberry, Oakland (Kaprielian 5-3) at San Diego Saturday, July 24 Egypt 0 0 2 2 Columbus 1, Atlanta 0 376; 3, Kandy Miles, 325. Boston 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 (Paddack 6-6), 10:10 p.m. report that Rodgers has indicated to people close to Baltimore 5, Washington 4 High handicap game, women: 1, Mongolia 0 0 2 Minnesota 2 2, Portland 1 Toronto FC 2, Chicago 1 him he does plan to play for the Packers this season. Samantha Brantley, 227; 2, Sandra N.Y. Mets 5, Toronto 4 Turkey 0 0 2 2 Kansas City 6, Detroit 1 NL Standings Nashville 3, Cincinnati 0 Carter, 225; (tie), Khristin Cleveland, Ukraine 0 0 2 2 ESPN later reported that Rodgers and the Packers 225. L.A. Angels 6, Minnesota 2 East Division Austria 1 0 0 1 FC Dallas 4, LA Galaxy 0 were close to an agreement that would include void- Houston 3, Texas 1 W L Pct GB Ecuador 1 0 0 1 High handicap series, women: 1, Real Salt Lake 3, Colorado 0 ing the 2023 season from his contract. Khristin Cleveland, 634; 2, Ann Seattle 4, Oakland 3 New York 53 45 .541 —Hong Kong 1 0 0 Houston 1 1, San Jose 1, tie Philadelphia 50 49 .505 3½ Iran 1 0 0 1 Vancouver 2, Los Angeles FC 2, tie Giesecke, 620; 3, Sandra Carter, 617. Chicago White Sox 3, Milwaukee 1 Rodgers’ agent, David Dunn, didn’t respond to a Monday’s Games Atlanta 49 51 .490 5 Norway 1 0 0 1 Sunday, July 25 Boston 5, Toronto 4 Washington 45 54 .455 8½ Philippines 1 0 0 1 New England 2, CF Montréal 1 message seeking comment. BASEBALL Kansas City 4, Chicago White Sox Miami 43 57 .430 11Thailand 1 0 0 1 New York City FC 5, Orlando City 0 The Packers hold their first training camp workout 3 Central Division Uzbekistan 1 0 0 Philadelphia 1 1, Miami 1, tie Wednesday. Murphy said there’s no scenario under AL Standings Minnesota 6, Detroit 5, 10 innings W L Pct GB Belgium 0 1 0 1 D.C. United 1, New York 0 East Division Colorado at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. Milwaukee 58 42 .580 — Bulgaria 0 1 0 1 Sporting Kansas City 3, Seattle 1 which the Packers would trade Rodgers. W L Pct GB Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Cincinnati 51 49 .510 7 Colombia 0 1 0 1 Wednesday, July 28 Boston 62 39 .614 — Tuesday’s Games St. Louis 50 50 .500 8 Denmark 0 1 0 Austin 1 FC at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Tampa Bay 60 40 .600 1½ Miami (Alcantara 5-9) at Baltimore Chicago 50 51 .495 8½ India 0 1 0 1 Minnesota at Los Angeles FC, 10:30 SPORTS BRIEFS Pittsburgh 38 61 .384 19½ Jordan 0 1 0 1 p.m. New York 51 47 .520 9½ (Watkins 2-0), 7:05 p.m.

the landscape will look like in 2025 universities in existence for decades,” 12’s TV deals. Fishing, hunting photos welcome and beyond,” he said. “The remain- Shrum said, and then took aim at The SEC announced an average The Daily News welcomes local fishers and hunt- SEC ing eight institutions will work Oklahoma State’s Bedlam rivals. payout to each of its members of ers to submit photos of recent accomplishments. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B together in a collaborative manner “It is difficult to understand how $44.6 million in January. The confer- Fishing and hunting photos with details may be to thoughtfully and strategically an Oklahoma institution of higher ence signed a new deal with ESPN dropped off at the newspaper office, 1825 St. Johns position the Big 12 Conference for education would follow the last year worth $300 million annual- Ave. in Palatka or emailed in jpeg form to mblumen- The remaining eight Big 12 continued success, both athletically University of Texas to the detriment ly that would add another $20 mil- [email protected]. schools – Kansas, Kansas State, and academically, long into the of the State of Oklahoma,” she added. lion per year to that figure when it For more information, call 312-5238. Iowa State, Oklahoma State, TCU, f utu re .” The next step for Oklahoma and goes into effect in 2024. Baylor, Texas Tech and West Oklahoma State President Kayse Texas would be applying for SEC But before Texas and Oklahoma RECREATION SPORTS Virginia –had been hoping to per- Shrum wasn’t as diplomatic as membership in a conference that has can relocate, they’ll need to extricate suade the conference’s flagship Bowlsby in a series of tweets about produced 12 national champions in themselves from the Big 12’s grant of schools to stay put. the pending departures. She said football since 2003 and is positioned rights or wait until it expires follow- Parks & Rec sets soccer registration Bowlsby, who was part of a video actions of Texas and Oklahoma to distribute as much as $70 million ing the 2024-25 school year. Registration for the Putnam County Parks and conference this weekend with the come after months of planning with annually to its members in the com- Joining another conference Recreation fall soccer has begun. university presidents of Oklahoma the SEC. ing years. with the grant of rights still in For the time between now and Aug. 27, it will cost $30, and Texas, acknowledged the future “We believe these conversations, Big 12 distributed $345 million to effect is a nonstarter. Texas and between Aug. 30-Sept. 3, it will cost $35, and between of the league will not include the which developed over a long period its 10 members this year ($34.5 mil- Oklahoma would bring no media Sept. 6-10, it will cost $40. Longhorns and Sooners. of time, are in clear breach of the lion apiece), down from the previous rights value to their new confer- The signups are for age groups of 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 “Like many others, we will use the bylaws of the Big 12 Conference and year because of the pandemic. Most ence and it would cost the schools years old. A coach’s meeting is set for Sept. 13 and the first next four years to fully assess what broke a bond of trust between our of that revenue comes from the Big tens of millions of dollars per year. games are set to go off on Oct. 4 Coaches get one free child per faily and officials are always needed for games. For more information, you can reach the Parks and what helps with leadership in the him,” Jaguars quarterback so he could land there to start the Recreation Center at 120 Carter Rd. or can call at (386) NFL: money. You want guys to be Gardner Minshew said on former 2021 season and work to better 329-1268. Long incentivized? Pay them. … I think NFL defensive end Chris Long’s hone his new position. In the it really undercuts what Urban podcast last week. “If he messes meantime, Minshew, for one, will MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B Meyer is trying to build.” something up … it affects him. He enjoy the opportunity to play it’s going to affect locker room Although some question how doesn’t like it. He wants to get it alongside a guy whose No. 15 jer- chemistry, like it did with us with such a polarizing figure, one who right. He’s going to go to the side, sey (Tebow is wearing 85 now) he Yankees’ Judge nears return from virus the Jets. Not because there’s ani- already failed to stick as a quarter- get a couple reps, get it right and wore growing up. TAMPA – New York Yankees All-Star outfielder mosity toward Tim, but there’s ani- back and as an outfielder, fits in an come back in. And he’s just a guy “He’s a pretty bad dude,” Aaron Judge and catcher Kyle Higashioka took another mosity toward the coverage Tim NFL locker room, teammates have that genuinely wants it, man. It’s Minshew said. “It’s so cool, man. step in returning from the COVID-19 injured list by receives. I think it’s a stupid move. publicly welcomed Tebow. awesome to see.” And you meet him and he’s every- taking batting practice Monday at Steinbrenner Field. “You’re starting your tenure at “He’s attacking special-teams How Tebow’s comeback story thing you’d want him to be and First baseman Luke Voit, on the IL with left knee Jacksonville, you’re setting the drills. He’s attacking every drill. ends will be determined over the more. Like, it’s so cool.” inflammation, also took part in the workout at the tone and people say he can help He’s running drill to drill. next five weeks – or maybe longer. Yankees’ spring training complex. with leadership. Let me tell you Everything is high energy with He has practice squad eligibility, Mark Long is an Associated Press writer. With manager Aaron Boone present, Judge also did defensive drills in right field. New York was off Monday before opening a key water. I saw him break out and I 200, 400 and 800 free at Rio de repeat in the 800 and add another series Tuesday night in nearby St. Petersburg against knew it was over.” Janeiro five years ago. gold in the 1,500 – a new event the Tampa Bay Rays. Judge and Higashioka, placed on Olympics Apple climbed from the pool to “I knew it was going to be a for the women at these games. the IL July 16, are expected back during the three- an embrace from Dressel, who is battle to the end,” Ledecky said. “I After racing each other right in game set. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B set for a grueling schedule of didn’t feel like I died. She just had the middle of the pool, the swim- – Staff, wire reports three individual events and three that faster 50 or 75. Can’t get mers clasped hands when it was The 24-year-old, tattooed relays in Tokyo. much better than that.” over. Dressel swam the first leg in a One down, five to go. Titmus was every bit the They climbed out of the pool blistering 47.26. Blake Pieroni Ledecky’s disappointment was Terminator at the end. together, giving each other a hug. and Bowe Becker kept the a downer for the Americans, who “Honestly, at the 200 I was a lit- “I just thanked her,” Titmus ACC Americans out front before Zach won six of 12 medals on Sunday tle bit worried,” the Aussie said. “I said. “She’s set this standard for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B Apple turned in an anchor leg of but were shut out in the first two knew she would be there. No one middle-distance freestyle. If I 46.69 to leave no doubt at the finals Monday. is going to come to the Olympics didn’t have someone like her to to win the division since 2016 after claiming the 2015 end. Torri Huske and Michael and catch a Katie Ledecky unpre- chase I definitely wouldn’t be Coastal title. The U.S. won in 3:08.97, the Andrew just missed medals with pared. I guess I just had to trust swimming the way I am.” In the Atlantic, North Carolina State was picked third-fastest time in history. Italy fourth-place finishes, then it was myself. Perhaps the surest bet at the second behind Clemson, followed by Boston College, took the silver in 3:10.11, with the Ledecky settling for the second “I tried to stay as composed as I pool, Britain’s Adam Peaty repeat- Florida State, Wake Forest, Louisville and Syracuse. bronze going to Australia in spot on the podium – a stunner could and use the easy speed that ed as Olympic champion in the In the Coastal, Miami was second behind UNC, 3:10.22. for perhaps the greatest women’s I have. And to pull it off in the men’s 100 breaststroke. followed by Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Virginia, “The scariest part was my leg freestyle swimmer in history. back end against someone who Peaty was the world-record Georgia Tech and Duke. While Clemson has been a for myself, because I had control Ledecky lost an individual has an amazing second half of her holder and the first man to break fixture atop the Atlantic, the Coastal has been unpre- over that,” Dressel said. “I knew Olympic final for the first time race, I’m really proud of that. ” both 58 and 57 seconds in his sig- dictable, with each of the seven schools winning a they were going to get the job after winning the 800 free at the Ledecky will get another crack nature event. He posted the crown from 2013 to 2019 before the league played a done, I wasn’t scared at all. 2012 London Games, then cap- at Titmus in the 200 free, and the fifth-fastest time in history nondivisional format in 2020 because of the pan- Especially when Zach hit the turing three more golds in the American is heavily favored to (57.37) to blow away the field. demic.

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Johnson's Towing & 386-325-1132 IN RE: ESTATE OF to Section 336.09 and 336.10 of the Recovery reserves the right to accept 206 Zeagler Drive, Palatka CHRISTINA RECAMIER Florida Statutes Annotated, the Board or reject any and/or all bids. Deceased. of County Commissioners of Putnam County, Florida, in their meeting as- 1FAFP45X2YF151231 2000 FORD Experience needed for NOTICE TO CREDITORS sembled on July 13, 2021, has adop- 1N4BL11D72C294527 2002 NISS ted a resolution abandoning and dis- 3KPA24AB6KE201238 2019 KIA general indoor and The administration of the estate of claiming a certain road in the Mc- Homes Christina Recamier, deceased, whose Gregor’s Subdivision known as First Legal No. 00083286 date of death was June 16, 2021, is Street in Melrose, Florida to Thomas J. 07/27/21 outdoor repairs. pending in the Circuit Court for Put- King, located in Putnam County, Flor- Looking for a Handyman. nam County, Florida, Probate Division, ida, more particularly described as fol- Call (386)916-6577 HVAC knowledge is a plus! the address of which is 410 St. Johns lows: Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177. The names MERCHANDISE and addresses of the personal repres- A portion of a road known as First Full Time with benefits. entative and the personal representat- Street in Melrose, Florida located ive's attorney are set forth below. between Tax Parcel 18-09-23-5600- FOR SALE Apply Online: 0020-0010 and 18-09-23-5600-0010- All creditors of the decedent and other 0010 as recorded in Map Book 2, Page 400 REAL ESTATE www.flynnmanagement.com/ persons having claims or demands 2B and in Map Book 2, Page 51B of the against decedent's estate on whom a Public Records of Putnam County, Flor- 700 employment/ copy of this notice is required to be ida; and served must file their claims with this Equal Opportunity Employer court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 A 20 foot street shown on a plat of Mc- MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE Gregor’s Addition to Melrose, Florida as Drug Free Workplace FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE per plat thereof recorded in Map Book OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- 2, Page 2B and in Map Book 2, Page VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON 51B of the Public Records of Putnam Reliable PT Handyman Needed THEM. County, Florida; said street being bounded as follows: Fruit & Vegetables to help owner w/ general main- All other creditors of the decedent and Acreage / Lots tenance on private hm. Good other persons having claims or de- On the North by the South line of said mands against decedent's estate must Block A; on the East by the West line Sebago Potatoes Pay E. Pal (904) 460-4015 106 Sesame St., Palatka, 1 1/2 file their claims with this court WITHIN of Magnolia Court as shown on said Locally Grown 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE map; on the South by the North line of acres w/ septic & well. $75k 50lb bag $30 FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. said Block B of said Map; and on the neg.(512) 659-8420 Plumbers & Helpers Wanted West by the West line of said Map of 386-328-1134 Call 386-336-9050 or Apply in ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE McGregor’s Addition to Melrose. person 3718 Reid St. Palatka TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLOR- IDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL Being the street shown lying between Homes BE FOREVER BARRED. Blocks A and B of said map. Fuel Oil & Firewood FINANCIAL NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERI- Any person having any interest therein ODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM is hereby notified of the actions of said 4br/2ba, CCB, 1784 sqft, quick FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER Board. This action does not, nor is it (386) 326-6272 Hyde's sale, 2107 Kirby St., Palatka THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS intended to, affect private easements Firewood. Camping, 99k obo, Call (386) 546-4110 300 BARRED. in existence. Dated this 27th day of Ju- Smoking & Grilling Wood ly, 2021. The date of first publication of this no- available Starting @ $10 3BR/2BA Block House tice is July 27, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA 1120 sq ft. on 1/2 acre@ Attorney for Personal Representative: 2510 Carr St. $110k Call //s Cynthia Grooms-Marvin By: Michael Rodriguez, Public Works Furniture & 386-916-8328, MLS 215142 Cynthia Grooms-Marvin, Attorney Project Manager Norbert Tuseo Sunstate Rlty Florida Bar Number: 0285927 Upholstery DOUGLAS LAW FIRM Legal No. 00083306 1301 St. Johns Avenue 07/27/2021 LEGALS Palatka, FL 32177 Armoire 6' Tall x4' Wide. Telephone: (386) 530-2955 Mobile Homes Fax: (386) 385-5914 Mahogany Tiger Wood. Good E-Mail: [email protected] Cond. $550 For more info 350 Secondary E-Mail: 386-546-2124 FSBO 2004 DWMH 3BR/2 Full [email protected] BA Excell Cond., Drive By & Take a look, 500 Old San Ma- Personal Representative: PUBLIC NOTICE Yvette Recamier Lattimore toe Rd Lot#23. Make Appt. to 1454 Cedar Grove Terrace Notice of Meeting Items $25 Or Less see inside. Asking $79,500 Fleming Island, Florida 32003 Airport Advisory Board 904-806-4124 Call for Direc- Palatka Municipal Airport Legal No. 00083303 Large mealworms for fishing tions. 500 & Lot 23 is written 0727, 08/03/2021 Notice is hereby given that the regular bait or pet food. 200 for $10. on mailbox. Legal Notices meeting of the Airport Advisory Board call or text 503-572-9671 is called to be held at 12:00 p.m. on August 4, 2021 at Palatka Municipal RECREATIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE Airport 4015 Reid St., Palatka, FL., PUBLIC NOTICE 32177. The agenda includes, but may IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PUTNAM not be limited to: business update, and COUNTY, FLORIDA RFP discussion /input City and Airport Magazines; Vogue, Bazaar, CALL FOR BIDS 800 PROBATE DIVISION market opportunity analysis. The Good Housekeeping, Southern The Putnam County Board of County agenda, will be posted on the City Living, Cosmopolitan, Parents Commissioners is requesting sealed File No. 2021-CP-373 website and at Airport prior to the & more. All $25 386-937-2447 bids from qualified Contractors to per- Division 53 meeting. All meetings are open to the form the exterior painting of county public. Individuals can call 386-329- buildings according to the scope of IN RE: ESTATE OF 0149 to obtain additional information. work detailed in this invitation to bid. DANIEL JOE BEARD The primary location is the Putnam Deceased. NOTICE: PERSONS WITH DISABILIT- PETS & SUPPLIES County BOCC Building and the option- IES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS IN al secondary location is the Putnam NOTICE TO CREDITORS ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRANSPORTATION County Public Works Building. MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE PAL- The administration of the estate of ATKA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AT 386- Vendors may bid on one or both Daniel Joe Beard, deceased, whose 329-0149. 550 project locations. Any discount for date of death was June 14, 2021, is bundled pricing or winning more than pending in the Circuit Court for Put- Please govern yourselves accordingly. 900 one project location will be considered. nam County, Florida, Probate Division, The County reserves the right to award the address of which is 410 St. Johns /s/ Sunni Krantz, to one or more bidders who best meet Avenue, Palatka FL 32177. The names Acting City Clerk the need of the county. The County will and addresses of the personal repres- evaluate bid price per project location entative and the personal representat- Legal No. 00083322 as well as collective. ive's attorney are set forth below. 07/27/21

Award will be made contingent upon All creditors of the decedent and other available funding. persons having claims or demands LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES against decedent's estate on whom a Contractors may bid on one or both copy of this notice is required to be project locations. Any discount for served must file their claims with this CALL TODAY

bundled pricing or winning more than court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 560 one project location will be considered. MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE The County reserves the right to award FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE 386-312-5200 to one or more bidders who best meet OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- REVISED the need of the County. The County VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Invitation to Bid NO. 2021-10 will evaluate bid price per project loca- THEM. FOR PURCHASE OF SURPLUS PROP- tion as well as collective. ERTY (ITB -2021-10) All other creditors of the decedent and Bid Documents are available online at: other persons having claims or de- The City of Palatka hereby requests https://main.putnam - mands against decedent's estate must bids The City of Palatka (hereinafter fl.com/?page_id=65#callforbidslink file their claims with this court WITHIN referred to as “the City”) is soliciting 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE bids for the purchase of properties To be considered responsive, bidders FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. identified as: 1902 Gillis Street Parcel shall deliver before 2:00 p.m. EST. on ID # 12-10-26-6850-3900-0030; Par- 8/24/2021 one (1) original hard copy, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE cel ID # 37-10-26-6850-3640-0051; (1) duplicate copy, and provide one (1) TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLOR- Parcel ID # 12-10-26-8100-0020- USB drive that contains “all” of your IDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL 0221; Parcel ID # 02-10-26-7720- documentation included in the original BE FOREVER BARRED. 0130-0050; Parcel ID # 37-10-26- bid in a pdf format. Sealed bids may be 6850-3650-0060; 300 South 9th deliver in person or by courier mail to NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERI- Street, Parcel ID # 42-10-27-6850- Putnam County General Services De- ODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM 1560-0160; and 2022 Eagle Street, partment c/o Desiree’ Akins, 2509 Crill FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER Parcel ID # 37-10-26-6850-3650- Avenue, Ste 200, Palatka, Florida, THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS 0100. 32177. Only sealed bids received on or BARRED. before the aforestated time and date A complete copy of this Invitation to will be considered. Vendor must indic- The date of first publication of this no- Bid with required forms can be found ate the bid number and description on tice is July 27, 2021. on the City’s website at www.palatka- the outside envelope. fl.gov. All interested parties must re- Attorney for Personal Representative: gister with on the City’s ITB website by There will be a mandatory pre-bid /s Cynthia Grooms-Marvin email providing their name, email ad- meeting held at 10:30 a.m., August Cynthia Grooms-Marvin, Attorney dress, mailing address and telephone 09, 2021. Florida Bar Number: 0285927 number to receive any future changes, DOUGLAS LAW FIRM additions, addendums or notices con- Questions concerning the specifica- 1301 St. Johns Avenue cerning this ITB. Any qualified vendor tions may also be emailed to Desiree’ Palatka, FL 32177 should submit 1 original and 1 un- Akins, Procurement & Budget Super- Telephone: (386) 530-2955 bound copy in a sealed envelope visor, at [email protected]. Fax: (386) 385-5914 marked in ink “RESPONSE TO INVITA- E-Mail: [email protected] TION TO BID (ITB -2021-10)” no later The Putnam County Board of County than 2:00 pm. on August 25, 2021. Commissioners reserves the right to Personal Representative: Responses shall be submitted by mail, accept or reject any or all bids and to Anna Beard courier or in person to City of Palatka, waive any informalities. Putnam 1321 East May ATTN: Sunni Krantz, Acting City Clerk, County complies with all federal stat- Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 City of Palatka, 201 N. 2nd St., Pal- utes relating to non-discrimination. atka, FL 32177 between the hours of Putnam County is an equal opportun- Legal No. 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., EST, Monday ity employer. Failure to follow the Bid 0727, 08/03/2021 - Friday, excluding holidays observed Protest procedures prescribed by the by the City. Putnam County Purchasing Ordinance shall constitute a waiver of your To register, for more information or to protest and any resulting claims. PUBLIC NOTICE submit questions, please email Jonath- an Griffith at [email protected]. Bid No. 21-26 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEV- The City reserves the right to waive Legal No. 00083285 ENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR any irregularities submitted, reject any 07/27/2021 PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA and/or all submittals, re-advertise, and accept any submittals deemed to be in Case No.: 2021-CA-123 the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to enter into agree- PUBLIC NOTICE WILLIAM BUFFINGTON, Plaintiff, ments with multiple respondents, waive any irregularities submitted, re- vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PUTNAM ject any and/or all submittals, re-ad- vertise, and accept any submittals COUNTY, FLORIDA MICHAEL D. FARTHING, JANOR S. PROBATE DIVISION deemed to be in the best interest of FARTHING, and DON SWAFFORD, the City. EOE/DFWP Defendants. File No. 2021-CP-374 Division 53 Legal No 00083321 NOTICE OF ACTION 07/27/21 IN RE: ESTATE OF TO: MICHAEL D. FARTHING ARTHUR W. FORSHAW 720 North 69th Terrace Deceased. Hollywood, FL 33024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS DON SWAFFORD 7320 North West 1st Court The administration of the estate of Ar- Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 thur W. Forshaw, deceased, whose Classified date of death was June 3, 2021, is JANOR S. FARTHING pending in the Circuit Court for Put- 720 North 69th Terrace nam County, Florida, Probate Division, Hollywood, FL 33024 F the address of which is 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka FL 32177. The names YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to and addresses of the personal repres- Line Ad quiet title on the following property in entative and the personal representat- Putnam County, Florida: ive's attorney are set forth below. Merchandise for Sale THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, All creditors of the decedent and other SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN PUT- persons having claims or demands NAM COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO WIT: against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be LOT 5, BLOCK E, MELROSE LANDING, R served must file their claims with this A SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE 1 Item $25 or Less • 1 Item Per Coupon court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE

฀CALL฀CLASSIFIEDS฀TODAY฀•฀312-5200 BOOK 6, PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RE- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE CORDS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, FLOR- 2 Coupons Per Week • 3 lines - 4 Days OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SER- IDA. VICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your Coupon MUST be filled out and include price. All other creditors of the decedent and written defenses, if any, to The Law other persons having claims or de- Office of C.W. Wickersham, Jr., P.A., E ANNOUNCEMENTS Please No Phone Calls, Faxes or Emails mands against decedent's estate must Plaintiff's attorney, at 2720 Park file their claims with this court WITHIN Street, Suite 205, Jacksonville, Florida, 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE 32205, Phone Number: (904) 389- FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. 6202, not less than 28 nor more than 100 60 days of the first date of publication Coupon must be mailed or dropped off. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE of this Notice, and file the original with TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLOR- the Clerk of this Court, at 410 St. Palatka Daily News, P. O. Box 777, Palatka, FL 32178 IDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL Johns Avenue, Palatka, Florida, 32177, BE FOREVER BARRED. before service on Plaintiff or immedi- E or 1825 St. Johns Avenue ately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERI- Default may be entered against you for Newspaper reserves the right to edit copy. ODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM the relief demanded in the Complaint. FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS DATED this 30TH day of JUNE, 2021. EMPLOYMENT BARRED. Name: MATT REYNOLDS The date of first publication of this no- Clerk of the Circuit Cort tice is July 27, 2021. (SEAL) Address: 200 Attorney for Personal Representative: By: Lee Veronica Reyes //s Cynthia Grooms-Marvin As Deputy Clerk Phone: Cynthia Grooms-Marvin, Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0285927 Legal No. 00082927 DOUGLAS LAW FIRM 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/21 Ad: 1301 St. Johns Avenue Palatka, FL 32177 Telephone: (386) 530-2955 Fax: (386) 385-5914 General E-Mail: [email protected] Personal Representative: CALL TODAY Leonard Peacock, Jr. Lady driver needed for lady to 2040 Country Club Terrace take to Dr. Apts & Shopping. Palatka, Florida 32177 386-312-5200 Valid drivers license E. Palatka Legal No. 00083301 Approximately 16 to 20 letters and spaces per line. (904) 460-4015 07/27, 08/3/2021 4B PALATKA DAILY NEWS TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 •

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