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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 & 23, 2017 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1874 | $1.00 Lake City Reporter LAKECITYREPORTER.COM ADMIN WHISTLEBLOWER SUIT BUILDING Haven to pay County Today may be ‘Baby & Me’ “Baby & Me,” a library program for parents and $5M in claims looking babies, is held on Fridays at 11 a.m. at the main branch of the Columbia County Public Library, 308 NW Columbia to buy Ave. in downtown Lake City. For more information about the library’s children’s pro- Current plans call for new grams, call 386-758-2101. construction, but board may consider existing structures. No dinner and dancing The Lifestyle Enrichment By CARL MCKINNEY Center’s Friday night danc- [email protected] es are postponed until Friday, Jan. 5. As the county considers spending $8 million or more to build a Saturday new headquarters on Lake Farmers market Jeffery Road, The Lake DeSoto one official says Farmers Market is open there are poten- every Saturday in the park- tially cheaper ing lot at Marion Avenue options worth Photos by CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter and Duval Street, across Murphy considering. from the Courthouse A 24,000 Annex. Hours are 9 a.m. square-foot building downtown to 1 p.m. Visitors will find Hospice settles Medicare fraud case would cost the county less than vegetables, dairy products, $1 million, and there are other eggs and baked goods. It’s not clear which properties on the market that In most cases, produce is alleged improprieties could offer additional space, locally grown in small gar- occurred locally. County Commission Chairman dens with no pesticides or Tim Murphy suggested during a chemical fertilizers. The By CARL MCKINNEY meeting Thursday. farmers market is a project [email protected] “I’m not saying this is the way of the Lake City Community to go, but ... it’s something we Redevelopment Agency. Haven Hospice, which as a government board need to For more information, call operates the Suwannee explore,” Murphy said. 386-719-5766 or visit mar- Valley Care Center in Lake Built in 1968, the former Bank ket.lcfla.com. City and four other facili- of America building downtown ties in North Florida, has has more than 100 parking spots Christmas open house agreed to pay the federal and can accommodate the Tax The Lake City-Columbia government more than $5 County Historical Museum million to settle a lawsuit MURPHY continued on 2A (157 SE Hernando Ave., over alleged Medicare and Lake City) will hold a Medicaid fraud. Christmas open house from The U.S. Attorney’s 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors Office announced the Woman will have the opportunity to agreement Thursday. meet a Victorian-style Santa The no-fault settlement badly hurt Claus and enjoy cookies does not implicate Haven and cocoa. TOP: The Suwannee Valley Care Center on West U.S. 90 in Lake City. in 2-vehicle HAVEN continued on 2A ABOVE: The local branch is one of five the company operates. Potluck dinner accident A potluck dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 7:30 By CARL MCKINNEY to 10:30 p.m. occurs each Congress [email protected] Saturday at either Lake Butler Elementary School or Lake acts to avoid A Fort White woman suffered Butler Social Club. Dress serious injuries in a two-vehicle code is casual dressy and shutdown crash late Thursday morning near special occasion. Admission County Road 138 and Southwest is $10 for club members or By ANDREW TAYLOR Don Cook Way, according to the $12 for guests. To confirm Associated Press Florida Highway Patrol. dancing location or for more Lauren Woodall, 19, was airlift- information, call Sharon WASHINGTON — The ed to UF Health Shands after the Davis at 813-679-5390. Republican-led Congress narrowly collision occurred around 10:42 passed a temporary spending bill to a.m. Sunday avert a government Woodall was driving south in a shutdown Thursday, 2009 Chevrolet on Don Cook Way Bingo games doing the bare min- when she failed to stop at a sign Bingo games are offered imum in a sprint at the intersection with CR 138, every Sunday, Monday and toward the holidays according to FHP. Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at and punting disputes Julia Trowbridge, 24, also of the American Legion Post on immigration, Fort White, was driving west CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter 57, 2602 SW Main Blvd. in Trump health care and the on CR 138 in a 1995 Mitsubishi Lake City. There are three budget to next year. Lap time and couldn’t avoid Woodall’s $250 jackpots each night. The measure passed the House Chevrolet. Quarter games are played on a 231-188 vote over Democratic Ty Riendeau, 4, whispers his Christmas wish to Santa at the The Mitsubishi struck the left at 3 p.m. For more, call 752- Lake City Mall Thursday afternoon. Ty said Santa considers 7776. CONGRESS continued on 2A Christmas his favorite holiday, despite having to work. CRASH continued on 2A

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tance from Commissioner Bucky 50,000 square-foot facility. MURPHY Nash during the meeting. Faced with proposals from six dif- QUICK HITS Continued From 1A Nash said the county has traveled ferent banks, the commission on Dec. down that road before. 7 favored a 15-year fixed rate loan Collector and Property Appraiser Every time the commission gets with a 2.28 percent interest rate from Scripture of the Day offices, Murphy told the Lake City close to a solution for its administra- Chase Bank. "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be Reporter after the meeting. tive space needs, it ends up backing The county currently spends about swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:" “My goal is to determine whether off to research other options, Nash $280,000 per year in rent to house var- — James 1:19 (KJV) these are feasible buildings to con- said. ious departments, County Manager sider for the county’s future space “When we get to this point, we keep Ben Scott previously said. needs,” Murphy said. going back to look at these build- The bulk of that money, around Thought for Today Tom Eagle, one of the building’s ings,” he said. “...It’s getting old.” $180,000, goes toward the facility owners, originally put it on the mar- The county is holding a special housing the Supervisor of Elections. Sometimes you will never know the value of ket for $1.6 million, but is offering it meeting Jan. 25, where commission- Nash, during a Dec. 7 meeting, said something, until it becomes a memory. to the county for $950,000. ers will weigh their options for admin- the $8 million loan would be paid off — Dr. Seuss “I’d like the county to be able to istrative space, pick a plan and hash with cash the county was using for get it, rather than an investor,” Eagle out the details, Murphy said. rent and additional revenue expected said. The current proposal is to borrow after the local Target distribution cen- Winning Lottery Numbers Murphy’s idea encountered resis- $8 million for the construction of a ter’s tax exemption expires in 2018. Pick 3: (Thursday midday) 6-9-6 Pick 4: (Thursday midday) 6-4-6-9 Republicans are enjoying sure that we have equal bar- Also left unfinished were Pick 5: (Thursday midday) 2-3-6-4-2 CONGRESS now. gaining, and we’re not going bipartisan efforts to smash Continued From 1A “Now it gets down to some to allow things like disaster budget limits that are impos- very difficult decisions on relief go forward without ing a freeze on the Pentagon See an error? opposition and then cleared how we move forward in the discussing some of the other and domestic agencies, a The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news the Senate, 66-32, with first and second quarter of issues we care about,” said long-term extension of the items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, Democrats from Republican- next year,” said Rep. Mark powerful Senate Minority popular Children’s Health please call the editor. 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The Mitsubishi traveled off the north CRASH side of CR 138 and came to a final rest fac- THE WEATHER Continued From 1A ing northwest. FRI SAT SUN MON TUE Century EMS treated Trowbridge and 22 23 24 25 26 side of the Chevrolet, which then rotated took her passenger, Eli Kohn, to UF Health Partly Partly Chance Sunny Mostly counter clockwise and came to a final rest Shands for treatment after they suffered cloudy cloudy of rain North sunny Light showers wind 10 on the south side of CR 138. minor injuries, according to FHP. wind mph

HI 74HI LO LO 52 HI 77 HI LO LO 59 HI 76HI LO LO 47 HI HI61 LO LO 40 HI 65HI LO LO 45 HAVEN “Unfortunately, some health care providers seek to defraud Medicare REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Friday, Dec. 22 Continued From 1A Friday's highs/Friday night's low by billing for unnecessary hospice Valdosta in any wrongdoing, a com- City Saturday Sunday services. Left unchecked, this 72/54 Jacksonville pany spokesperson said. 72/54 Cape Canaveral Tallahassee Lake City 83/62/pc 80/62/pc The United States gov- misconduct would deplete funds 74/54 74/52 Daytona Beach 81/59/pc 79/57/pc ernment had accused Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 82/63/pc 82/63/pc available for terminally ill patients Pensacola 74/54 76/56 Ft. Lauderdale 81/70/pc 81/67/pc Haven of submitting 74/65 Panama City 70/61 Ocala Gainesville 78/58/fg 77/50/sh false claims for medically desperately in need of the relief that 76/56 Jacksonville 77/60/fg 76/49/sh unnecessary hospice care, hospice care provides.” Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 80/71/pc 80/70/pc 83/63 77/61 Lake City 78/58/fg 77/50/sh according to the lawsuit. Federal health programs Tampa Miami 81/67/pc 81/66/pc — Acting U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow 79/59 Naples 83/65/pc 81/63/pc typically only cover hos- West Palm Beach 79/67 Ocala 79/58/fg 79/52/sh pice care for patients with A Haven spokesperson nally ill patients desperate- Orlando 83/63/pc 81/59/pc a life expectancy of less said it was not clear which ly in need of the relief that Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 75/62/pc 69/45/r Ft. Myers 79/70 Pensacola 81/63 74/55/ts 64/39/sh than six months, accord- alleged improprieties hospice care provides.” Naples Tallahassee 77/62/pc 72/45/r ing to the U.S. Attorney’s occurred at the Suwannee Shimon R. Richmond, 79/67 Miami Tampa 80/63/pc 80/60/pc 81/67 Office. Valley Care Center. The an agent with the U.S. Key West Valdosta 76/61/pc 71/45/r Since June 2011, Haven total cost of the settlement Department of Health and 79/72 W. Palm Beach 81/66/pc 81/65/pc submitted claims for at was $5,085,024. Human Services Office of least 63 patients with stays A former Haven staff Inspector General, said LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI " Test longer than three years, physician, John Simons, officials will not tolerate An exclusive TEMPERATURES SUN the federal government filed the lawsuit through false claims for unnec- service alleged. a whistleblower provision essary medial services, High Thursday 78 Sunrise today 7:23 a.m. Low Thursday 61 Sunset today 5:36 p.m. 5 brought to Some stayed for nearly in the False Claims Act, according to a written Normal high 67 Sunrise tom. 7:24 a.m. ModerateEXTREME: our readers six years. which allows private cit- statement. Sunset tom. 10 minutes to burn Normal low 43 5:36 p.m. 30 mins to burn by Haven did not adequate- izens to sue on behalf of “Working closely with Record high 85 in 1931 Today’s Record low 19 in 1901 MOON ultra-violet The Weather ly support its diagnoses the federal government our law enforcement part- radiation risk Moonrise today10:26 a.m. or maintained inconsistent and receive a share of the ners, we will vigorously for the area on Channel. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 9:35 p.m. data, according to the alle- recovered money. protect the integrity of a scale from 0 Thursday 0.02" Moonrise tom. 11:04 a.m. to 10+. gations, and many patients Simons will get roughly our federal health care Month total 2.44" Moonset tom. 10:29 p.m. failed to show signs of $900,000 of the proceeds programs and hold health Year total 41.80" decline throughout their from the Haven settle- care companies account- Normal month-to-date 1.60" Normal year-to-date 46.53" time in the company’s ment. able,” Richmond said. Dec 26 Jan 1 Jan 8 Jan 16 Forecasts, data and graphics ©2017, The Weather Company, LLC care. Acting U.S. Attorney W. Haven Hospice First Full Last New Quarter Quarter

“Haven either know- Stephen Muldrow said the President Gayle Mattson ingly or recklessly failed costly settlement should said the company is to document a valid basis serve as a warning to pleased with the amica- WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY for the initial start of hos- those involved in similar ble resolution to the case, 1 7a 1p 7p 1a 6a December 22, 1989, brought extremely cold pice care and/or subse- practices, according to a instead of having to spend 9 temperatures to the quent hospice coverage,” written statement. resources on expensive 82 nation's midsection. 8 79 78 78 Record low the U.S. Attorney’s Office “Unfortunately, some litigation, according to a 74 75 temperatures were 7 reported in 135 cities, wrote in a statement. health care providers seek written statement. 63 59 61 61 including 35 that set In 2013, the company to defraud Medicare by bill- “So that we can focus 6 record December lows. 52 The morning low was 5 had a gross revenue of ing for unnecessary hos- on providing the highest 47 45 44 -34 degrees at 4 Cutbank, Mont., before about $63 million, accord- pice services,” Muldrow quality of care for our chinook winds helped ing to the lawsuit, of which said. “Left unchecked, this patients and support for 3 the city warm to 40 degrees above zero. most of the benefits came misconduct would deplete their families,” Mattson from Medicare. funds available for termi- said. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A 9M sign up for Obamacare in strong display of confidence By RICARDO could end up somewhat ALONSO-ZALDIVAR higher than reported Associated Press Thursday, partly because late sign-ups in the WASHINGTON — In a Midwest and the West remarkably strong show of have yet to be added in. consumer demand, nearly The nationwide enroll- 9 million people signed ment total won’t be known up for “Obamacare” next for weeks, since some year, as government num- states running their own bers out Thursday proved health insurance markets predictions of its collapse — or exchanges — contin- wrong yet again. ue signing up customers The Centers for through January. Medicare and Medicaid Total national enroll- Services said more than ment could wind up near 8.8 million people have last year’s final number of signed up in the 39 states 12.2 million. served by the federal “We know anecdotally HealthCare.gov website. that many state exchanges That compares to 9.2 are running ahead of last BRENT KUYKENDALL/Special to the Reporter million last year in the year, (and) we could actu- Rotarians donate toys same states — or 96 per- ally make up the nation- cent of the previous total. al enrollment deficit with Members of the Lake City Rotary Club donated toys this week to the annual Elks Club Christmas Toy Drive that The level exceeds what higher state-run exchange has been going on in Lake City for at least 75 years and is one of Columbia County’s oldest Christmas efforts experts thought was pos- enrollment,” said Chris helping those less fortunate. Rotarians John Medina (from left), George Brannon and Mike Tatem hold a few of sible after another year of Sloan of the consulting the toys donated. Brannon is also one of the toy drive’s organizers for the Elk’s Club. political battles over the firm Avalere Health. Affordable Care Act, not to Among the HealthCare. mention market problems gov states, Florida led in like rising premiums and enrollments, with 1.7 mil- insurer exits. On top of lion people so far. Texas that, the Trump adminis- was next, with 1.1 million. tration cut enrollment sea- Sign-ups for those states son in half, slashed the ad could rise, since a dead- budget, terminated major line extension is available payments to insurers, and for people in hurricane-af- scaled back grants for fected areas. consumer counselors. In Austin, Texas, a non- “This level of enroll- profit group that helps ment is truly remarkable, low-income working peo- especially given the head- ple surpassed its enroll- winds faced by the pro- ments for last year, and gram,” said Larry Levitt then some. Foundation of the nonpartisan Kaiser Communities signed up Family Foundation. 5,323 people this year, or President Donald about 20 percent more Trump insistently predict- than last year. ed “Obamacare” would Health insurance pro- implode as he pursued gram director Elizabeth unsuccessful efforts to Colvin credited squads repeal it in Congress. of volunteers who helped This week he incorrectly steer consumers through declared the GOP tax bill a sign-up process that had essentially repealed it. includes having to esti- Despite all that, more mate their income for next than 1 million new cus- year and other challenges. tomers signed up last “The number that came week, ahead of a Dec. 15 out today proves that deadline for HealthCare. Obamacare is working,” gov. That’s a sign of solid said Colvin. interest in the program, Lori Lodes, a former COURTESY which offers subsidized Obama administration private health insurance official who once helped Chase collects coats for children to people who don’t have direct the enrollment cam- Eastside Elementary thanks Gaven Chase for including the school in his Eagle Scout project. Chase collected 31 access to job-based cov- paign, said it’s likely that coats for girls and 31 coats for boys in need of winter clothing. The coats were donated by The Church of Jesus erage. last week saw the biggest Christ of Latter-day Saints from the following wards: Price Creek, Cannon Creek, Branford, Macclenny and Live It’s possible that final number of sign-ups in the Oak. HealthCare.gov numbers program’s history.

Trump administration halts independent study of offshore oil inspections

The Trump administration has halt- tion program conducted by the federal in four months that the Trump admin- ed an independent scientific study of Bureau of Safety and Environmental istration has halted a study by the Construction/Debris Containers Available offshore oil inspections by the federal Enforcement. Established following National Academies. In August, the safety agency created after the 2010 the massive BP spill, the bureau was Interior Department suspended a spill in the Gulf of Mexico. assigned the role of improving off- National Academies study of potential 755-7060 The National Academies of shore safety inspections and federal health risks for people living near 15 yd. • 20 yd. • 30 yd. • 40 yd. Sciences, Engineering and Medicine oversight. Appalachian surface coal mines. Delivered to your job site today. was told to cease review of the inspec- The order marks the second time Associated Press OBITUARIES Coretha Austin officiating. Interment will fol- son Daniel Aaron Wilcutts. She elven great grandchildren and a Mrs. Coretha Austin, age 72 low in Watertown Cemetery. had made Lake City her home host of nieces and nephews and Want to tell people resident of Lake City, FL passed The family will receive friends for the past twenty one years extended family also survive. away Decem- Friday, December 22, 2017 at after moving here from Holly- Funeral services for her will be ber 19, 2017 at Cooper Funeral Home Chap- wood, FL; she was a member conducted Friday December 22, about your business? Haven Hospice el from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm. of Snow Hill Christian Church 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Dees-Par- terminating an Arrangements entrusted to: in Snow Hill, MD. She enjoyed rish Family Funeral Home Chap- Feature your social media posts illness. Born COOPER FUNERAL HOME, planting flowers but, most of all el with Reverend Eddie Blalock in Lake City, 251 NE Washington Street, Lake she loved being a grandmother. officiating. Visitation with the on lakecityreporter.com FL she was City, FL. Willis O. Cooper, L.F.D. She is survived by two sons family will be held one hour pri- the daughter Walter Edward Wilcuts, Jr. or to service. DEES-PARRISH • Works with any social of the late Mr. Charlie & Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilcutts (Pricilla) Macclenny, FL; and FAMILY FUNERAL HOME media platform Leola Hawkins. She received her Ms. Mary Elizabeth Wilcutts, Thomas Wilcutts, Lake City, FL; is in charge of all arrange- education in the public schools 89, passed away early Monday three daughters Geraldine Fro- ments, 458 South Marion Av- • When you update your social of Columbia County. She was a morning at her home following nius (Michael Edward, Sr.) Hol- enue Lake City, FL. 32025. media it will show up on our member of Fellowship Mission- an extended illness. She was lywood, FL; Kathryn Honeycutt Please sign online guestbook at website ary Baptist Church. She was em- the daughter of the late Eldred (Joel) Hollywood, FL; and Hope www.parrishfuneralhome.com ployed at the Holiday Inn and the E and Elma Pusey Rogers. She Carroll (Evison) Lake City, FL; • Month-end campaign reports Sands Hotel until her health failed. is the widow of the late Wal- one sister Gloria Nock (Charles Obituaries are paid ads. For help you sharpen your message Survivors include 2 sons, ter Edward Wilcutts, Sr. and is Edward Nock, Sr.) Snow Hill, details, call the Lake City Reporter’s Tony Austin, and Wilbert Aus- preceded in death by one grand- MD, eight grandchildren and classified department at 752-1293. For more info call Chris Ratli tin; 3 daughters, Denise Pow- ell, Thereasa Powell and Nocle at 386-754-0417 or email at Powell, all of Lake City, FL, a Classiﬁed cratli @lakecityreporter.com host of nieces, nephews, cous- Need cash advertising in ins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. the Lake City LCRsocial Coretha Austin will be 2:00 pm quickly??? Reporter will get Saturday, December 23, 2017 at New Day Springs Missionary Sell it super fast. the job done! Baptist Church, Rev. Lantz Mills, Cars • Trucks • Boats • Bikes pastor; Rev. Nathaniel Williams, 386-755-5440 OPINION Friday, December 22, 2017 www.lakecityreporter.com 4A

ANOTHER VIEW Latvala’s fall sends a clear message

isten up, lawmakers: We Floridians are not sending you to Tallahassee to cheat on your wife, step out L on your husband, make your children cry, spew racial slurs, grope an aide or put your hand up a lobbyist’s skirt — especially when it’s on our dime. Especially when each resignation leaves some of us without rep- resentation. Especially when we have to pay for conten- tious special elections to replace the shamed. We are neither prudes nor nannies, and we are real- istic enough to know that not everyone is a saint or an angel. We know that you, like the rest of us, are human and can err. But we have high expectations, and this year, they have been dashed left and right. The latest to fall is Jack Latvala, a long-time Tampa Bay leader who was angling to become the next governor. Latvala had vowed to fight the allegations, but gave up after the number of women alleging sexual misconduct grew. The final twist of the knife came with a retired judge’s determination that Latvala appeared to have agreed to support a lobbyist’s agenda if she had sex with him or let him touch her in a sexual way. Latvala, a protégé of drug store giant Jack Eckerd, was a political fixture in Tallahassee. He was known for Make it a Merry Christmas! a volatile temperament and intimidating manner that at one time or another offended practically everybody. ave you had a wonderful care about. What you think, and Latvala’s resignation removes the dark cloud under year? Or have you had more what you do, powerfully influence which the Legislature was going to operate when the Hthan your share of tragedy or your attitude, and elevate your feel- session starts in early January. But jarring as it is, will it loss? We usually anticipate joy and ings. be enough to force a true shift in the culture of sexual happiness for the holiday season. Also, your environment: Your misconduct, infidelity and many women’s impression But life continues as usual; and it surroundings can help bring you — likely not mistaken — that their sexual favors, their hands us some pleasant surprises, up. Do you have favorite places that acquiescence to inappropriate touching, can move legis- as well as some possible disappoint- you like to visit? Your home, office, lative mountains? ments, and some not-so-pleasant community center, or church, are all Aggrieved women must insist that’s not the case. The surprises. But, by using a little posi- places that can offer you opportuni- lobbying firms for which they work must insist on their Bob Denny tive psychology, you can make your [email protected] ties to help decorate a tree, a man- behalf. Legislative aides must find their voices and say Christmas season the best it can be, tle, or to put up lights outside. No. If fired for rejecting advances, they should speak up by the way you think, and by what And, most important, may be about that, too. you do. How do we do that? your contacts with people you care Latvala’s resignation is the third in the 40-member The way we think: Look for the kling in the rain, in the night. Phone about. Take time to call friends or Senate this year. Frank Artiles, a Miami Republican, positive side of whatever happens. a friend, and share a little conversa- relatives. Can you arrange to get resigned in April after other senators rightly complained Focus on the doughnut, not the tion and fun. together and celebrate? Reach out. about his use of racial slurs; and Lake Worth Democrat hole! If it rains out your plans, sit What we do: Everything positive There’s so much happiness avail- Jeff Clemens resigned in late October after he acknowl- home by the fire and tell stories of you do will help bring up your good able, when you reach out with love. edged an affair with a lobbyist. These dramas were fueled happy Christmases past. If your tur- feelings. Research proves that even Christmas is what you make it. Try by late-night drinking at local bars, a “Woo-hoo we’re away key burns in your oven, load up the when you smile, it’s an act that to make it your best Christmas ever. from home” mentality and an overblown sense of power. car and take them to your friendly improves your mood! And when You deserve it. Allegations of sexual misconduct should not, alone, be local restaurant. And it will save you others respond to your smile, they a career-ender. In Latvala’s case, retired Judge Ronald some work in the kitchen! Take a tend to feel happier, too. It’s called n Please Email me at Bob.Denny8@gmail. Swanson delivered a special master’s report to the drive, with friends or family, and “empathy.” Walk your dog, ride your com or phone me at 386-454-4950 with Senate Rules Committee, which concluded there was enjoy those Christmas lights spar- bike, go caroling or visit people you your comments or ideas on positive living. probable cause to launch a criminal investigation. And Latvala brought up the very real specter of political backstabbing: “My political adversaries have latched onto this effort to rid our country of sexual harassment to try to rid the Florida Senate of me,” he wrote in his Tax bill needn’t be popular to succeed resignation letter. Could be. However, the judge concluded that Latvala ith the passage of the the botched roll-out of marketplaces likely played the title role in his own political suicide. Republican tax bill, we’re and yearly reports on premiums and Negron has indicated he wants to clean up, saying: W now getting a debate over enrollments. None of those condi- “State government should lead by example in instituting whether it will become more pop- tions is likely to apply here. policies that ensure employees feel safe when they come ular in time for the 2018 midterm But even the extraordinarily con- to work and comfortable to confidentially report inappro- elections. The answer? All that mat- tentious Obamacare probably didn’t priate behavior by any person.” ters is its effect on the economy. drive that many votes. People aren’t That includes you, lawmakers. It’s imperative to The bill is incredibly unpopu- single-issue voters, for the most remember whom you really serve. You should act lar right now. Indeed, it’s rare for part. They typically choose who to accordingly. Congress to pass anything this voter for, and then find reasons to n Miami Herald unpopular. Harry Enten documents Jonathan Bernstein justify their decisions. So, yes, it’s it: This tax cut is more unpopular [email protected] possible that partisan Republicans than tax hikes were during the pres- will say that they’re voting for Lake City Reporter idencies of Bill Clinton and George This is a tax bill being pushed by Republican congressional candi- Lake City Reporter H.W. Bush. Donald Trump, who is very unpop- dates in 2018 because of the tax bill, Serving Columbia County Since 1874 It’s not likely that will change a ular, and Republican congressional and partisan Democrats will say the lot. The bill does give tax cuts to leaders, who are also very unpopu- opposite. But those voters would TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride most people, at least for a few years. lar. vote the same way, tax cuts or no for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ And conservative groups say they The good news for Republicans tax cuts. There is some evidence tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride will spend millions to alert taxpay- is that none of that matters much. that Obamacare directly influenced forWe residents believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ ers to that. However, to the extent Right now, they plan to run on these the 2010 election (although I remain tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” that people notice it — and it’s tax cuts, and Democrats plan to run skeptical), but most of the time, WeOur believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and unclear how many will — for most against them. But the midterm elec- most congressional action doesn’t communities —‑“Newspapers get things done!” people the change will be small. produce a direct effect in the voting profitable community‑ oriented newspapers. Polling suggests that taxpayers booth. OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand The economic profitable community‑ oriented newspapers. are fairly cynical about all of this, The economic effects of the tax teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, and believe (with good reason, effects of the tax bill could still be very important, integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, in this case) that the wealthy and bill could still be however. Economic performance integrity and hard work. corporations will benefit most. That very important, isn’t the only factor that matters Todd Wilson, Publisher perception won’t change even if in elections. We can see that in Robert Bridges, Editor they realize that they, too, have however. Economic the GOP’s poor 2017 outcomes, in JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor received some benefit. Meantime, performance isn’t which Trump’s unpopularity took Robert Bridges, Editor after experts have fully absorbed precedence over a fairly strong Sue Brannon, Controller what’s in the bill, we can expect the only factor that economy. another round of reporting about matters in elections. That doesn’t mean the economy DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident all the goodies for rich folks and no longer matters. If Republicans TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman Republican-aligned interest groups. are correct and the economy booms Republicans have been sell- tions are almost a year away, and as a result of slashing corporate tax ing this as a tax simplification to there’s no way to predict what will rates, that can overcome much of ease the burden of filing taxes. be on voters’ minds then. There’s a what’s making Trump unpopular. Remember when we were going to very good chance that after the tax Their party could emerge relatively LETTERS POLICY be able to file taxes on a postcard? bill fades from the headlines, it will unscathed in 2018 and be on solid Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written That didn’t happen. Don’t forget, be mostly forgotten. ground in 2020. If, however, main- and double spaced. Letters should not exceed 400 too, that people generally care Obamacare was the major issue stream economists are correct and more about losses than gains. Many raised by Republicans in 2010, the tax bill has marginal effects at words and will be edited for length and libel. Letters households will be able to take 2012, 2014 and 2016, long after best, then Republicans will probably must be signed and include the writer’s name, address a larger standard deduction, and the original bill had passed. That continue to suffer at the polls, just and telephone number for verification. Writers can fewer will itemize deductions. But attests in part to unusual discipline as they did in Virginia, New Jersey, have two letters per month published. Letters and I strongly suspect that quite a few among Republican politicians and Alabama and pretty much every- guest columns are the opinion of the writers and not taxpayers will be more upset about the Republican-aligned media. It where else people voted this year. losing deductions even if they wind was also probably a consequence That’s a lot more important than necessarily that of the Lake City Reporter. up doing slightly better. It sounds of a Republican Party that wasn’t whether people tell pollsters they BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL bizarre, but people can be irrational- generating a lot of policy ideas to like the tax bill or not. 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. ly loss-averse. run on. Also, the Affordable Care BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. However, the tax bill may be poll- Act turned out to be very good at n Jonathan Bernstein is a Bloomberg BY EMAIL: [email protected] ing badly for reasons that have little generating news: court cases, state View columnist. Readers may send him to do with the details of the bill. battles over Medicaid expansion, email at [email protected]. FAITH & VALUES Friday & Saturday, December 22 & 23, 2017 www.lakecityreporter.com 5A Have we forgotten about anyone? Jesus brings four nother holiday CHRISTIAN CONCEPTS The nature of Christ has not changed season is upon emotions to us A us and many are in over two millennia, He did not absorbed with Christmas force His way into the inn then and his Sunday you shopping and looking for may find yourself that gift that is just right He does not force His way into our T in a Christmas candlelight service in for each one on our list. thoughts and hearts today. one of our many local As one grows older the churches celebrating the list seems to grow longer. think it was published Savior Jesus Christ. Our birth of Jesus Christ. I Each year I am want to encourage you to reminded of how the in the Christmas Eve busy shopping schedule please attend one of these hustle and bustle of edition, but I began to and hectic preparations Gary King services as we celebrate shopping can cause our look for it every year. for the big day can cause [email protected] the fulfillment of God’s attention to focus more The cartoon pictures us to lose sight of the promise in the birth of Robert Bass on things than on people. a man going over what “Reason for the season.” Jesus Christ and watch [email protected] It is very easy to allow often published in the must be his Christmas That first Christmas for his second coming to our focus to shift from newspapers of America list sitting at the bottom was not celebrated then because Hugh had a way of a small hill of wrapped as it is now, nor attended make all things new. what the real meaning of provided for their needs of making his point very presents. In the top left with the same attention In Jesus Christ we have Christmas is to things that that year. Joy is more than clearly in the cartoons he portion of the cartoon it receives today. In the hope, peace, joy and love. are far less important. an outward expression of drew. is an artistic rendering grand scheme of things You can have a hope that Most of you probably is real because Jesus is excitement, it is a work of I grew up in of the face of Christ the birth of Christ went do not know who Hugh the “Hope of Israel.” You the Holy Spirit producing Jacksonville, reading superimposed on the relatively unnoticed. Haynie is, or should can have peace that is his fruit through the the Florida Times- scene. The caption reads, The nature of Christ has I say was; he died real because Jesus gives life of a person who is “Now let’s see. Have I in 1999. Hugh was a Union. Every year at not changed in over two you his peace that is in Christ Jesus. Joy is political cartoonist. His Christmastime one of forgotten anyone?” millennia, He did not different from what the not defined by outward cartoons could be seen Hugh’s cartoons ran in It is a poignant force His way into the world offers. The peace circumstances because in the Louisville Courier- the paper that even as a reminder that during this inn then and He does that the world offers Jesus had joy when he Journal on the editorial boy touched my heart time of the year that we is replaced with fear was on his way to the page. But his work was with its simple truth. I celebrate the birth of our HOLIDAY continued on 8A when the circumstances cross. We can have joy change. Jesus gave his in our lives as we apply peace to his disciples the words of the psalmist night before he was to be to our lives: “Delight crucified the next day for yourself in the Lord and Now is great time for true treasures the sins of the world. he will give you your Today Jesus gives hearts desires,” Psalm y husband and HEART MATTERS Treasures then, are not things his peace to those who 37:4. I went to the that can be stolen, destroyed or believe in him. The Not only does a believer M elementary reason why a person can have hope, peace and joy, school where our eventually belong to someone else. have peace with God is they also have the love kindergarten and pre-K because Jesus died for of God expressed in and grandkids starred in a Surely, we have all figured out by our sins according to through their lives. John Christmas program last now that “you can’t take it with you.” Scripture, was buried (in writes, “By this we know week. Let me say thanks a sealed tomb remind love, that he laid down his to every teacher and you) and raised on the life for us, and we ought in heaven … for where open in wonder qualify! As school staff who makes third day. According to lay down our lives for your treasure is, there we celebrate Christmas things like this program to Scripture, he then the brothers,” 1 John 3:16. your heart will be also,” this week, we can know happen. Angie Land appeared to the disciples God demonstrates his Matthew 6:19-21. that Mary certainly had I can imagine the and over 500 people. love for us through Jesus [email protected] Treasures then, are not practices resemble plenty to treasure even The Bible gives us this Christ his Son. God’s gift herding cats, but wow things that can be stolen, though she placed God’s promise, “You keep him to you is his Son. If you is it worth it! We loved one of those fun memories destroyed or eventually newborn son in a feed in perfect peace who are tired of having no watching our grandson we can treasure in our belong to someone else. trough and sacrificed the mind is stayed on you hope, peace, joy or love in wearing reindeer antlers hearts in the years to Surely, we have all figured most basic of comforts. because he trust in you,” your life, then ask Jesus and doing the “Reindeer come. out by now that “you “And there were Isaiah 26:3. to come into your heart Hokey Pokey” (and Webster’s dictionary can’t take it with you.” shepherd living out in Jesus gives us joy. The this Christmas. The best accidentally falling off defines the word The picture painted by the fields nearby, keeping Bible often defines joy as part about opening your the step) while our treasure as a “cherished this verse is that in order watch over their flocks an outward expression of heart to Jesus is that he granddaughter had every possession.” The Bible to protect our hearts, at night. An angel of the excitement. This can be is able to give you a clean word and motion down says it this way: “Do not our treasure must be an Lord appeared to them, seen in the Old Testament heart no matter what sin from many hours of store up for yourselves investment in the things and the glory of the Lord when the people were you have committed. practice, at the top of her treasures on earth, where that can’t be stolen, shone around them and celebrating the feast that Go ahead, open God’s lungs. (Her brother was moth and rust destroy, destroyed or left behind. they were terrified. But the Lord had commanded gift today! not a fan). Every parent and where thieves break The things we experience the angel said to them, to be kept. There was and grandparent there no in and steal. But store up that leave us filled with joy an outward expression n Robert Bass is pastor of First doubt left with a smile. It’s for yourselves treasures or our mouths hanging TREASURE continued on 8A of joy because God had Baptist Church of Lake City. Church Directory BAPTIST Olivet Missionary Baptist Church Northside Church of Christ METHODIST Falling Creek Chapel 541 N.E. Davis Street • 386-752-1990 378 NW Gibson Lane • 386-755-0393 1290 NW Falling Creek Road • 386-755-0580 First Baptist Church Watertown Congregational Sunday School ...... 9:45 am Sunday Bible Study ...... 9 am Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Because He Cares We Care Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship ...... 11 am Sunday Worship ...... 10 am & 6 pm Sunday Worship ...... 10:30 am Sunday Bible Study ...... 9:15 am U.S. 90 E. turn on Cortez (next to Quality Ind.) Wed. Mid-Week Worship ...... 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study ...... 7 pm Children’s Bible Study Thursdays.....5:30 pm Sunday Worship ...... 10:30 am & 6 pm right on Okinawa. “In God’s Word, Will & Way” Minister: Philip J. Mobley Sr. Dinner on Grounds the last Sunday of the Wed. Bible Study & Luncheon ...... 12 pm www.thenorthsidecoc.com Sunday School ...... 9:45 am month following Sunday Worship Downtown Lake City • 386-752-5422 Pine Grove Baptist Church Sunday Worship ...... 11 am & 6 pm EVERYONE WELCOME! Pastor: Robert C. Bass 1989 N US Hwy 441 • 386-752-2664 Wed. Night Service ...... 7 pm CHURCH OF GOD Lake City Christian Church Sunday Bible Study ...... 9:45 am Pastor: Randy Ogburn • 386-288-6143 Lantern Park Baptist Church Evangel Church of God 2400 SW SR 247 • 386-755-9436 Sunday Worship ...... 11 am & 6 pm Sunday School ...... 9:30 am (Independent Baptist) 370 SW Monitor Glen • 386-755-1939 Wed. Kids & Youth Ministry ...... 6 pm PENTECOSTAL Sunday Worship ...... 10:30 am 239 SE Llewellyn Ave • 386-752-5140 Sunday School ...... 9:45 am Wed. Bible Study ...... 6:30 pm First Full Gospel Church Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... 7 pm Sunday School ...... 10 am Sunday Worship ...... 10:50 am & 6:30 pm Pastor: Ron Thompson NE Jones Way & NE Washington St. Minister: Seth Byrd Sunday Worship ...... 11 am Wed. Spiritual Enrichment ...... 7 pm Sunday School ...... 10 am Sunday Evening ...... 6 pm Tabernacle Baptist Church “Shock Youth Church” Wed. Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 pm Morning Worship ...... 11 am SAVE•A•LOT (Independent Baptist) Boys and Girls Clubs • Bible Study FOOD STORES Evangelistic Service ...... 6 pm Wed. Kids-A-Flame ...... 6:30 pm 144 SE Montrose Ave. • 386-752-4274 Pastor: John R. Hathaway Open 7 Days a Week Pastor: Joshua Haney Youth Services - Wed...... 7 pm 1036 E. Duval St., Lake City FL. (386) 752-0067 Sunday School ...... 10 am Fresh Meat, Fresh Produce! Mid-week Service - Wed...... 7 pm “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” Sunday Worship ...... 11 am Lake City Church Of God Philippians 4:13 Everyone welcome • Call 386-755-3408 Sunday Eve...... 6 pm 173 SE Ermine Ave. • 386-752-5965 Central States MIKELL’S POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. Sunday School ...... 9:45 am Pastor: Rev. Stan Ellis Your Lawn & Garden Headquarters Wed. Prayer Meeting...... 7:30 pm Enterprises MOWERS • CHAIN SAWS • TRIMMERS Pastor: Mike Norman Morning Worship ...... 10:45 am Columbia County's Feed Headquarters 1152 US 90 WEST • LAKE CITY, FL. Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6 pm FEED - PET SUPPLIES - LAWN & GARDEN PRESBYTERIAN ANIMAL HEALTH Wednesday Evening ...... 6:30 pm 386-752-8098 CATHOLIC First Presbyterian Church 668 NW Waldo St. 386-755-7445 Pastor: Carroll Lee 697 SW Baya Drive • 386-752-0670 Epiphany Catholic Church Sun. School ...... 9:15 am 1905 SW Epiphany Court • 386-752-4470 LUTHERAN Sun. Worship ...... 10:30 am Competitive rates, not-for-profit, Saturday Vigil Mass ...... 5 pm right here in your community. LAKE CITY 1701 S. 1st Street Our Redeemer Lutheran NURSERY PROVIDED in Lake City Plaza 755-7050 Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 am, 10:30 am Lake City District 386-752-7447 Pastor: Rev. Kenneth Goodrich FREE DELIVERY • OVER 180 FLORIDA LOCATIONS Spanish Sunday Mass ...... 12:30 pm Church LCMS clayelectric.com Music Director/Worship Coordinator: Sunday School/ 1 ½ miles S. of I-75 on SR 47 • 386-755-4299 Tim Redding North Florida Religious Education ...9:15 am -10:15 am Sunday Services (nursery provided) ...10 am Pharmacy Christian Education Hour (all ages) ...11:30 am www.fpclc.org Pastor: Stephen Fair 7 Locations to Serve You CHURCH OF CHRIST Tires for every need. Lake City, Ft. White, Branford, NON-DENOMINATIONAL US 90 West across from Wal-Mart Chiefland, Mayo & Keystone Heights 752-0054 Lake City Church of Christ Grace Lutheran Church (CLC) Christ Central Ministries GW Hunter, Inc. 656 SW State Rd. 47 • 386-752-6010 9989 CR 136 Live Oak • 386-364-1851 Celebration Services ...... 9 & 11 am Sunday Bible Study ...... 9 am Sun School, Bible Class ...... 9:30 am Chevron Oil Wednesday Service ...... 7 pm Sunday Worship ...... 10 am & 6 pm Worship ...... 10:30 am Jobber 217 Dyal Ave., from Hwy 90 take Wed. Bible Study ...... 7 pm The Church of the Lutheran Confession 386-752-8656 Sisters Welcome Rd., go 5 miles, South, Family Owned & Operated 1798 US 90 West • 752-5890 Minister: Brandon Britton Commercial & Residential church on left. • 386-755-2525 ANDERSON COLUMBIA CO., INC. www.lakecitychurchofchrist.org Spirit of Christ (ELCA) ASPHALT PAVING 145 Sweetbreeze Dr. • 386-752-3807 Lead Pastor: Lonnie Johns HARRY’S COMMERCIAL •INDUSTRIAL Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. Sunday Services: ...... 9:30 am “A Church on the Move” Harry Mosley, President Site Preparation • Road Building • Parking Lots Grading & Drainage Pastor: Rev. Joy Bolander 752-7585 871 NW Guerdon St., Lake City the environmentally sound refrigerant 752-2308 To have your church listed in the directory or to be a sponsor, call 386-755-5440. 6A LAKE CITY REPORTER PUZZLES & COMICS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 & 23 DEAR ABBY European vacation plans are tripped up by broken ankle, refund issues

DEAR ABBY: I had times after his death. support yourself and your planned a trip to Europe Almost two years have child. with my friend “Elizabeth,” passed now, and it appears It is important for a friend of hers and getting the marker might your future that you quit Elizabeth’s daughter. The not happen. Should I looking to your father for plan was I would share inquire about this with approval. He’s wrong to rooms with Elizabeth. my cousins, offer to assist take his frustrations out on We paid for the hotels in them in getting and plac- you. You may have disap- advance. Abigail Van Buren ing the marker or let it go? pointed him, but you are Shortly before our www.dearabby.com I did place a small flag on not a failure. If there are scheduled departure I his grave later in the day. other relatives with whom fell, broke my ankle and Christmas celebration last — MILITARY SERVICE you and your child can live couldn’t go. We tried year he became verbally MARKER while you complete your unsuccessfully to obtain aggressive and abusive education, please look into some kind of refunds, and toward a family member DEAR M.S.M.: Discuss it. travel insurance paid only who had done nothing to this with your cousins if the accident happened provoke it. Needless to once more and ask if they DEAR ABBY: So often while we were actually say, it put a damper on the would like you to pursue we learn from your col- traveling. festivities. getting the marker for umn what a good marriage I was out $2,000. Some people make your uncle. There may is NOT — how not to treat Elizabeth’s friend offered excuses for him because be reasons why it hasn’t someone we love. Could me $500. Elizabeth, feel- he’s bipolar, but I don’t happened — including you please describe for my ing some obligation, also want another holiday that they may not be able granddaughter just what a offered me $500. I feel ruined because of his to afford the expense. You strong, loving marriage IS? guilty taking Elizabeth’s behavior (which can be will never know unless you Paint a picture of what to money because she unpredictable). Must the inquire. look for in a husband and paid for herself and her rest of us sit on pins and how to create a marriage daughter. I think the other needles hoping he doesn’t DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 that will last while bringing woman should give me at explode this Christmas? years old and I have a son joy to both parties. Your least half — not just $500 I’d prefer not to invite him who’s 3. I’m still in school experience can help me — because she derived until he has better control and live with my parents. explain this to her. 100 percent of the ben- of himself. Your opinion, My parents treat me like — PONDERING STILL efit. Also, she has never please? I’m a nobody and always IN HONOLULU reached out to me directly — HOPING FOR bring up how I got preg- at all. HAPPY HOLIDAYS nant. They barely allow me DEAR PONDERING: No money has been to take my son anywhere. I can try. But before I do, received at this point. DEAR HOPING: You I still have to ask them if I I should mention that a Should I just write it off? have a point. A solution can go to certain places. good marriage may mean Or am I wrong to expect might be to talk directly My dad takes it out on different things to differ- some of the money back? with your relative and me when someone makes ent couples. To me, a good — MONEY WOES IN explain that if he’s taking him mad. I’m always get- marriage is a solid partner- THE EAST his medication — which ting yelled at for every- ship between two people means there will be no thing, even if I did nothing who respect each other, DEAR MONEY unpredictable outbursts — wrong. My dad sees me care about each other and WOES: Yes, you are he is welcome to be your as a failure even when I are mutually attracted. It wrong. Nobody owes you guest for Christmas. If not, do something good for helps if both have similar anything. Accidents hap- however, he should make me and my son. Because goals and values, and are pen, but the broken ankle other plans. I have a kid, he’s never willing to support each was your bad luck. It was proud of me. I don’t know other in good times AND generous of Elizabeth and DEAR ABBY: On what to do or how to make IN BAD. Like anything her friend to offer you any Veterans’ Day I visited my this better. that’s worthwhile, mar- money at all. My advice family’s cemetery plot and — OLD ENOUGH IN riage takes work, patience is to accept it graciously, noticed my closest uncle THE SOUTH and willingness to com- write the rest off, and stop does not have a military promise. And of course, Puzzle Solutions looking for someone to be service marker like his DEAR OLD communication — which mad at. two older brothers do. ENOUGH: Your parents includes listening — is on the next page. “Uncle Claude” had fre- are still punishing you key. DEAR ABBY: One of quently mentioned to me for having the baby. I’m my relatives has bipolar glad you stayed in school, how important a service ■ Write Dear Abby at disorder, and as far as I marker was to him. I dis- because the more educa- www.DearAbby.com or know he takes medicine cussed it with his two out- tion you can attain, the P.O. Box 69440, Los for it. However, at our of-state children several better able you will be to Angeles, CA 90069.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): take an unusual turn. ★★★ SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. Keep your life simple and use your LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): 21): Make positive changes intelligence and skills to help you Relationships should be your top at home. Sprucing up your maneuver through any situation or priority. Taking care of loose ends surroundings or updating your dilemma you face. Getting along and preparing to close the year on a image will give you the confidence to with friends and relatives will high note are encouraged. Love and take part in the festivities happening require patience. Focus on what's romance will give way to positive at work or in your community. important to you. ★★★★ plans for the future. ★★★ ★★★★ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. You'll be taken advantage of if you Personal gains will be yours once 19): Take charge and forge ahead give in to unreasonable demands. you take care of the small but with enthusiasm and determination. Concentrate on what you need to important details that are blocking Refuse to let emotions take over. clear up before the year comes you from following through with Know what you want and set your to a close. Set a course that will your plans. Discipline and hard work sights on reaching your destination put pending finances, contracts or will pay off and make you look good. regardless of what others do. ★★★ settlements to rest. ★★ ★★★ AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 18): Tidy up loose ends at work Strive to gain complete control over Don't let people from your past or at home. Clear your calendar the matters that mean the most to disrupt your life and your future. so you can enjoy the festivities you. Getting together with others Emotions will be stirred up if you going on around you. Refrain and discussing your plans will attend a reunion or frequent some from overspending or trying to help you gain support. Use your of the places you used to hang out. buy someone's love and affection. imagination and you'll come up with Personal changes will evolve if you Personal change is encouraged. innovative solutions that will protect do some soul-searching. ★★★★★ ★★★ your status and reputation. ★★★★ SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be Financial matters will have to be Know exactly how much disposable careful how you approach relatives dealt with carefully. An unrealistic cash you have on hand and don't who may not share your opinions. expectation that doesn't materialize spend a penny more. Use your It may be best to remain quiet and will leave you questioning what you imagination when it comes to enjoy the festivities going on around should do next. Prudence should be updating the way you look or how you. Youngsters will bring you great your plan for now. Offer hands-on you present what you want to do. pleasure. A personal relationship will help, not money. ★★ ★★★

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Dec. 22: Actor Hector Elizondo is 81. Country singer Red Steagall is 79. TV anchor Diane Sawyer is 72. Guitarist Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is 69. Actress BernNadette Stanis (“Good Times”) is 64. Rapper Luther Campbell (2 Live Crew) is 57. Guitarist Chuck Mead (BR549) is 57. Actor Ralph Fiennes is 55. Actress Lauralee Bell (“The Young and the Restless”) is 49. Country singer Lori McKenna is 49. Actress Heather Donahue (“The Blair Witch Project”) is 44. Actor Chris Carmack (“The O.C.”) is 37. Singer Jordin Sparks (“American Idol”) is 28. Singer Meghan Trainor is 24. Dec. 23: Actor Ronnie Schell (“Gomer Pyle, USMC”) is 86. Actor Frederic Forrest (“Lonesome Dove”) is 81. Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) is 77. Drummer Ron Bushy of Iron Butterfly is 76. Actor-comedian Harry Shearer (“The Simpsons”) is 74. Actress Susan Lucci (“All My Children”) is 71. Guitarist Dave Murray of Iron Maiden is 61. Singer Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam is 53. Jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield is 40. Actress Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (“Hannah Montana,” ‘’Camp Rock”) is 27. Actor Spencer Daniels (“Mom”) is 25. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 & 23 ADVICE & PUZZLES LAKE CITY REPORTER 7A

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were amazed at what the for someone else when TREASURE shepherds said to them. you leave this earth? CHURCH CALENDAR Continued From 5A But Mary treasured up all Christmas is a great time these things and pondered to think about where your Christmas concert fellowship hall. The group will not them in her heart,” Luke treasure is: count your n First United Methodist Church meet Dec. 26 or Jan. 2 because of the “Do not be afraid. I bring 2:17-19. blessings, dig out past (973 S. Marion Ave., Lake City) invites holidays. Meetings are open to the you good news of great It seems that maybe memories and enjoy them residents to experience what Christmas community, and participants do not joy that will be for all the that feed trough became and be on the lookout for people. Today in the town a treasure to Mary after new ones this holiday. is really about by attending a free have to attend every session. For more of David a Savior has been all, for it was the sign that Remember that where Advent music organ and piano concert information, call 386-752-4488. born to you; he is Christ the angels gave those your treasure is, there from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. today. For the Lord. This will be a shepherds to know for your heart is also … and more information, call Dave Malone at Clothing ministry sign to you: You will find sure that God’s Son had your heart matters! 801-502-4842 or 386-963-3945. The Angels of Mercy, the outreach a baby wrapped in cloths been born. Makes you Celebrate and have a ministry of San Juan Catholic Mission and lying in a manger.” wonder that while they Merry Christmas! Christmas services in Branford, will open its Community Suddenly a great company were sharing all they had n New Bethel Missionary Baptist Outreach Clothes Closet from 2 to of the heavenly host seen and heard, if Mary n Heart Matters is a weekly Church (550 NE Martin Luther King 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at the church, appeared with the angel, wasn’t “pondering” her column written by Angie praising God …” Luke own visit with the angel Land, director of the Family Jr. St., Lake City) will host a Christmas 304 SE Plant Ave. in Branford. Needy Life Ministries of the Lafayette Eve service at 9:39 a.m. Sunday. residents are invited to visit the mis- 2:8-13. Gabriel just nine months The shepherds then earlier and seeing all that Baptist Association, where n First Presbyterian Church (697 sion to find the clothing, jackets or she teaches bible studies, did what any of us would he had told her come to leads marriage and family SW Baya Drive, Lake City) invites res- blankets they need — free of charge. do: they went to check pass. These were Mary’s idents to join them on Christmas Eve Also, for any residents who would like conferences, and oers biblical this out and confirm what treasures: God’s promises counseling to individuals, in celebration of Christ’s birth. The to contribute to the closet, the mission they had heard! “So they being fulfilled and the couples and families. morning service will be at 10:30 a.m. accepts donations of clean, slightly hurried off and found blessings that He had and a candlelight service will begin at worn items, including winter jackets, Mary and Joseph, and the provided her. She just had Every sport. 7 p.m. For more information, call 386- clothes and blankets for children and baby, who was lying in the to look past what wasn’t Every play. 752-0670 or visit www.fpclc.org. adults. There is always a great need for manger. When they had there to see them. Every day. n seen him, they spread the What treasures are you Lake City Grace Evangelical Lutheran baby clothing. Reporter Church (9989 County Road 136, Live word concerning what had storing up? Can they be Oak) will present candlelight services AWANA program been told them about this destroyed, stolen from child, and all who heard it you or will they be left at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Christmas Gateway Baptist Church’s AWANA Eve (Sunday). Christmas Day worship program is held each Sunday. AWANA will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday. is a Bible-based club divided into age For more information, call 386-364- appropriate groups so children can 1851. learn and interact with other children their age. Children participate in GriefShare changes Council Time (Bible story), Handbook schedule for holidays Time (memorizing scripture) and First United Methodist Church Game Time (unique fun and games). Dr. Robert J. Harvey Dr. Rameek McNair offers a nondenominational Bible- AWANA begins each Sunday evening based support group on Tuesdays for at 5 p.m. Each week there is a light sup- those who are grieving the loss of a per and then activities begin. Dismissal I Need to See a Dentist Right Away! loved one. The group meets from 4 is at 7 p.m. For more information, call to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in the church’s the church office at 386-755-4447. We Strive to See You Today or Tomorrow!

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BRENT KUYKENDALL/Special to the Reporter Columbia’s Daniel Burns (right) fights for a loose ball against Bishop Kenny Thursday night. Columbia fell 2-1 at home after defeating Suwannee 4-0 on Tuesday night. The Tigers will be back on the field trying to bounce back at Lincoln on Jan.8. More photos from Thursday’s non-district match on 4B. SLIPPING AWAY penalties in the box. And then they get the penalty kick – we Ramirez late goal pushes Bishop Kenny can’t ask Caleb to do that every game. We will lose every game past Columbia at home Thursday night if we continue to do that.” Columbia (7-5-2) didn’t back down though in the second By ERIC JACKSON half against Bishop Kenny (5-5). Trailing by a point, the Tigers [email protected] 2 answered when Jacob Cox got loose for a header in the 43rd minute. A goal of relief which came after several near scores. The Tigers applied pressure, registering shot after shot. Columbia’s luck wouldn’t last though. The injury-riddled Columbia had its chances, finding high percentages shots Tigers kept scratching – with shots bouncing off the crossbar – throughout the non-district contest, but the Tigers couldn’t yet failed to get another ball past Sikorski. capitalize against Bishop Kenny’s senior goalkeeper Nick “He did a great job,” Edge said of Sikorski. “Me and coach Sikorski. Trevor [Hickman] talked about it, we should have been closer Camilo Ramirez’s late goal in the 75th minute, along with 1 to 4-1. He did a good job and you have to give them credit… Sikorski’s 10-save night, helped the Crusaders edge the They came in and beat us.” Tigers 2-1. Columbia goalkeeper Caleb Strickland also starred with 10 saves After suffering their second loss of the week, the Tigers look to take yet it wasn’t enough to avoid a home loss on Thursday night. advantage of the upcoming three-week long break. Columbia retakes the The Tigers’ solid defensive first half was overshadowed by field against district foe Lincoln on Jan. 8. The Tigers hope to come back surrendering a pivotal penalty kick in stoppage time before recharged, ready for more action. intermission. Despite scoring a goal in the second half, Columbia boys “We’re not in shape,” Edge added. “We’re not running fast enough. We’re couldn’t force the tie – unraveling in the final minutes. wore out. We’ve played a lot of games. I told them ‘hopefully Santa Claus is “We have a tendency to play down to our opponents,” said Columbia nice to y’all so we can come out on Wednesday and start getting our legs coach Shayne Edge. “It doesn’t matter what we do if we continue to get back’… We need to recharge.”

NFL Trash? Bortles ‘making guys eat those words’ By MARK LONG 29 passes for 326 yards and Associated Press three touchdowns against the Texans. JACKSONVILLE — “I’ve heard a lot of stuff, and Jacksonville Jaguars quarter- I imagine some of the stuff back Blake Bortles kicked I didn’t see somebody told Jadeveon Clowney’s “trash” me,” Bortles said. “I’m sure talk to the curb. there are things out there that Clearly frustrated following I have no idea about, but I a 45-7 loss at Jacksonville could care less.” on Sunday, Clowney called The Jaguars (10-4) clinched Bortles trash after the game. a playoff spot with their sev- Bortles got his first chance to enth victory in eight games respond Wednesday and han- and can win the AFC South dled the latest insult as well as for the first time since its he has opposing defenses in inception in 2002 with a win recent weeks. at San Francisco (4-10) on “If how we’re playing and Sunday. how I’m playing is trash, then Bortles has been a big rea- I’m fine with being trash,” son for the franchise’s resur- Bortles said. gence. CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter Bortles is the NFL’s most But that hasn’t stopped prolific passer in December. opponents from taking shots Doubleheader action He has thrown for 903 yards, at the fourth-year pro who COURTESY with seven touchdowns and entered this season with a Fort White’s Myles McClain makes a move in Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback no interceptions in three reputation for turning the the lane. The Indians fell to Newberry 59-49 Blake Bortles is the NFL’s most pro- games in the playoffs-defining on Thursday night. The Lady Indians also fell lific passer in December. month. He completed 21 of QB continued on 4B in their matchup 59-44 versus Newberry. B2

2B FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD TV LISTINGS RUGBY ESPN — Armed Forces Bowl, San Diego St. vs. Chicago 10 20 .333 12 Oakland 6 8 0 .429 281 324 6 p.m. Army, at Fort Worth, Texas WESTERN CONFERENCE Denver 5 9 0 .357 254 328 NBCSN — English Premiership, Worcester vs. 7 p.m. Southwest Division NATIONAL CONFERENCE COLLEGE BASKETBALL London (same-day tape) ESPN — Dollar General Bowl, Appalachian St. vs. W L Pct GB East 1 p.m. SOCCER Toledo, at Mobile, Ala. Houston 25 5 .833 — W L T Pct PF PA FSN — Texas-Rio Grande Valley at Oklahoma St. 2:45 p.m. NFL FOOTBALL San Antonio 22 10 .688 4 y-Philadelphia 12 2 0 .857 438 279 SEC — Temple at Georgia NBCSN — Premier League, Arsenal vs. Liverpool 4:30 p.m. New Orleans 15 16 .484 10½ Dallas 8 6 0 .571 336 311 3 p.m. NFL — Indianapolis at Baltimore Memphis 9 22 .290 16½ Washington 6 8 0 .429 305 359 FSN — Abilene Christian at Texas Tech Saturday, Dec. 23 8:20 p.m. Dallas 9 23 .281 17 N.Y. Giants 2 12 0 .143 228 355 5:30 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL NBC — Minnesota at Green Bay Northwest Division South ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic, Middle Noon RUGBY W L Pct GB W L T Pct PF PA Tennessee vs. Princeton, at Honolulu FS1 — Alabama A&M at Georgetown 12:30 p.m. Minnesota 19 13 .594 — New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 401 282 6:30 p.m. FSN — Manhattan at Seton Hall NBCSN — English Premiership, Northampton vs. Portland 16 15 .516 2½ Carolina 10 4 0 .714 331 286 FS1 — Sacred Heart at Providence 12:30 p.m. Exeter (same-day tape) Oklahoma City 16 15 .516 2½ Atlanta 9 5 0 .643 318 282 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Tennessee at Wake Forest SOCCER Denver 16 15 .516 2½ Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 285 336 BTN — Rider at Penn St. 1:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Utah 14 18 .438 5 North CBSSN — Florida Gulf Coast at Wichita St. CBS — Ohio St. vs. North Carolina, at New NBCSN — Premier League, Everton vs. Chelsea Pacific Division W L T Pct PF PA ESPN2 — Northwestern at Oklahoma Orleans 10 a.m. W Lt Pc GB y-Minnesota 11 3 0 .786 343 242 SEC — Incarnate Word at Florida 2:30 p.m. CNBC — Premier League, teams TBA Golden State 25 6 .806 — Detroit 8 6 0 .571 358 339 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — UConn at Auburn NBCSN — Premier League, teams TBA L.A. Clippers 12 18 .400 12½ Green Bay 7 7 0 .500 309 333 ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic, Akron vs. 3 p.m. 12:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers 11 18 .379 13 Chicago 4 10 0 .286 234 294 Southern Cal, at Honolulu NBCSN — Wagner at Dayton NBC — Premier League, Burnley vs. Tottenham Sacramento 11 20 .355 14 West 8:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Phoenix 11 22 .333 15 W L T Pct PF PA FS1 — Villanova vs. Hofstra, at Uniondale, N.Y. BTN — FAU at Minnesota NBC — Premier League, Leicester City vs. L.A. Rams 10 4 0 .714 438 272 FS2 — Las Vegas Classic, San Francisco vs. 4 p.m. Manchester United Seattle 8 6 0 .571 321 294 Duquesne, at Las Vegas NFL GLANCE CBS — UCLA vs. Kentucky, at New Orleans Arizona 6 8 0 .429 246 337 9 p.m. 4:30 p.m. San Francisco 4 10 0 .286 253 337 BTN — Colorado vs. Iowa, at Sioux Falls, S.D. NBA GLANCE AMERICAN CONFERENCE ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic, first semifinal, x-clinched playoff spot CBSSN — Xavier at Northern Iowa East at Honolulu y-clinched division ESPN2 — Texas vs. Alabama, at Birmingham, Ala. EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pct PF PA 5:30 p.m. 11 p.m. Atlantic Division y-New England 11 3 0 .786 395 274 BTN — Green Bay at Wisconsin Laksa scores 29, leads No. 22 South Florida ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic, Davidson vs. W L Pct GB Buffalo 8 6 0 .571 264 306 8 p.m. women to OT win New Mexico St., at Honolulu Boston 26 8 .765 — Miami 6 8 0 .429 252 342 ESPN2 — Illinois vs. Missouri, at St. Louis NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kitija Laksa scored 29 FS1 — Las Vegas Classic, S. Illinois vs. Nevada, at Toronto 21 8 .724 2½ N.Y. Jets 5 9 0 .357 285 342 8:30 p.m. points, including a key jumper in overtime, Las Vegas New York 16 14 .533 8 South FS1 — Las Vegas Classic, S. Illinois vs. Duquesne, and No. 22 South Florida rallied to beat Dayton 1 a.m. Philadelphia 14 16 .467 10 W L T Pct PF PA at Las Vegas 93-87 on Wednesday night in the New Orleans ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic, Miami vs. Brooklyn 11 19 .367 13 x-Jacksonville 10 4 0 .714 374 209 10 p.m. Shootout. Hawaii, at Honolulu Southeast Division Tennessee 8 6 0 .571 296 319 ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic, second semifi- Laksa’s basket with 56 seconds left in overtime COLLEGE FOOTBALL W L Pct GB Houston 4 10 0 .286 319 380 nal, at Honolulu gave USF an 89-85 lead. Dayton cut the lead 12:30 p.m. Washington 17 14 .548 — Indianapolis 3 11 0 .214 225 368 11 p.m. on Lauren Cannatelli’s two free throws but Laia ESPN — Bahamas Bowl, Ohio vs. UAB, at Nassau, Miami 16 15 .516 1 North FS1 — Las Vegas Classic, San Francisco vs. Flores made 2 of 4 free throws and Laksa added Bahamas Charlotte 11 20 .355 6 W L T Pct PF PA Nevada, at Las Vegas two more with three seconds left while Dayton 4 p.m. Orlando 11 21 .344 6½ y-Pittsburgh 11 3 0 .786 344 278 12:30 a.m. (Sunday) missed two free throws and two field-goal ESPN — Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Cent. Atlanta 7 24 .226 10 Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 345 256 ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic, consolation attempts. Michigan vs. Wyoming, at Boise, Idaho Central Division Cincinnati 5 9 0 .357 233 305 game, at Honolulu USF (10-2) trailed by 12 points early in the fourth NBA BASKETBALL W L Pct GB Cleveland 0 14 0 .000 207 362 COLLEGE FOOTBALL quarter. Laksa scored the Bulls’ final 13 points of 8 p.m. Cleveland 23 9 .719 — West Noon the period with her two free throws putting USF ESPN — L.A. Clippers at Houston Indiana 18 14 .563 5 W L T Pct PF PA ESPN — Birmingham Bowl, South Florida vs. up 76-72 with 27 seconds remaining. Dayton’s 10:30 p.m. Milwaukee 16 13 .552 5½ Kansas City 8 6 0 .571 359 302 Texas Tech, at Birmingham, Ala. Jayla Scaife scored with three seconds left to ESPN — L.A. Lakers at Golden State Detroit 17 14 .548 5½ L.A. Chargers 7 7 0 .500 311 255 3:30 p.m. send the game into overtime tied at 76.

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Å 7-CBS 7 47 47 Action News Jax CBS Evening News Judge Judy (N) Family Feud Å I Love Lucy Christmas Special (N) The Dick Van Dyke Show Blue Bloods “Not Fade Away” Action News Late Show-Colbert 9-CW 9 17 17 Funny You Ask Funny You Ask Mom Å The Goldbergs Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic Holiday Commercials Countdown Mom Å The Goldbergs Impractical Jokers Mike & Molly Å 10-FOX 10 30 30 Action News Action News TMZ (N) Å Access (N) Å Hell’s Kitchen Teams re-create six of Ramsay’s dishes. Å (DVS) Action News Action News Action News (:35) Page Six TV 12-NBC 12 12 12 News NBC Nightly News Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) Blindspot “City Folks Under Wraps” (N) Dateline NBC (N) Å (:15) Sideline 2017 Tonight Show WGN-A 16 239 307 Blue Bloods “Personal Business” M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å TVLAND 17 106 304 M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H “Payday” M*A*S*H Å (:36) M*A*S*H (:12) Everybody Loves Raymond Å Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Mom Å Mom Å King of Queens King of Queens OWN 18 189 279 20/20 on ID Presents: Homicide Å 20/20 on OWN Å 20/20 on OWN “Blood Ties” Å 48 Hours: Hard Evidence Å 48 Hours: Hard Evidence Å 20/20 on OWN “Blood Ties” Å A&E 19 118 265 (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 12.16.17” Riding along with law enforcement. Å Live PD: Rewind (N) Å Live PD “Live PD -- 10.06.17” Riding along with law enforcement. Å HALL 20 185 312 “Christmas at Holly Lodge” (2017) Alison Sweeney, Jordan Bridges. Å “Christmas Under Wraps” (2014, Children’s) Candace Cameron Bure. Å “The Christmas Cottage” (2017, Drama) Merritt Patterson, Steve Lund. Å FX 22 136 248 ››‡ “Penguins of Madagascar” (2014) Voices of Benedict Cumberbatch. Å ››‡ “Minions” (2015, Children’s) Voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm. Å ››‡ “Minions” (2015, Children’s) Voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm. Å CNN 24 200 202 The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Å CNN Special Report Å United Shades of America Å United Shades of America Å United Shades of America Å TNT 25 138 245 Bones “The Nazi on the Honeymoon” Dr. Seuss’ Grinch ›››› “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) Judy Garland, Frank Morgan. Å (DVS) Dr. Seuss’ Grinch (:15) ›› “A Christmas Carol” (1999, Fantasy) Patrick Stewart. Å (DVS) NIK 26 170 299 (5:00) ›››‡ “The LEGO Movie” (2014) The Loud House SpongeBob ››› “Megamind” (2010, Children’s) Voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt. Å Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends Å Friends Å SPIKE 28 168 241 Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å ››› “Pretty Woman” (1990) Richard Gere. A corporate raider hires a hooker to act as a business escort. Å MY-TV 29 32 - Hawaii Five-0 (Part 2 of 2) Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å American Ninja Warrior Å American Ninja Warrior Å Seinfeld Å Hogan’s Heroes Carol Burnett Perry Mason Å DISN 31 172 290 K.C. Undercover Bizaardvark Å Andi Mack Å Andi Mack Å “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” (2011) Å Stuck/Middle Stuck/Middle Disney Channel Holiday Celebration Bizaardvark Å LIFE 32 108 252 “Wrapped Up in Christmas” (2017, Romance) Tatyana Ali, Brendan Fehr. Å Bring It! “Fan Chat: Battle for Oz” (N) Bring It! “A Very Bring It! Holiday” (N) (:02) The Rap Game “Holiday Remix” (:03) Bring It! “A Very Bring It! Holiday” USA 33 105 242 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family BET 34 124 329 (5:00) ›› “Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds” (2012) Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton. 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Å ››› “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006, Comedy) Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Adrian Grenier. Å TRAVEL 46 196 277 Josh Gates’ Destination Truth Å Josh Gates’ Destination Truth Å Josh Gates’ Destination Truth Å Josh Gates’ Destination Truth (N) Josh Gates’ Destination Truth Å Josh Gates’ Destination Truth Å HGTV 47 112 229 House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Fixer Upper Å Fixer Upper Gayle and Tim need help. Fixer Upper Å Fixer Upper Å TLC 48 183 280 Say Yes to the Dress Å Untold Stories of the E.R. Å Untold Stories of the E.R. “Punched!” Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER Santa Sent Me to the ER Å Untold Stories of the E.R.: Holiday ER HIST 49 120 269 Ancient Aliens “The Replicants” Å Ancient Aliens Å Ancient Aliens “Shiva the Destroyer” Ancient Aliens “The Alien Disks” (:03) Ancient Aliens “Destination Mars” (:03) Ancient Aliens Å ANPL 50 184 282 Animal Cribs “Superfly Parrot Palace” Animal Cribs A cats-only tree house. Animal Cribs “Ultimate Manimal Cave” Animal Cribs “Ultimate Builds” (N) (:01) Animal Cribs “Fluffy Fixer Pupper” (:03) Animal Cribs “Ultimate Builds” FOOD 51 110 231 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive The Grill Dads (N) Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive TBN 52 260 372 John Gray World Prince: Let Go It’s Supernatural! The Potter’s Touch Hope for the Holidays: TBN Hal Lindsey Å End of the Age Perry Stone The Watchman Hope for the Holidays: TBN FSN-FL 56 - - Inside the Magic Magic Pregame d NBA Basketball New Orleans Pelicans at Orlando Magic. From Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. (N) Magic Postgame Inside the Magic Inside the Magic World Poker SYFY 58 122 244 (5:00) ›› “The Lone Ranger” (2013) Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer. Å (DVS) Futurama Å Futurama Å Futurama Å Futurama Å Futurama Å Futurama Å Futurama Å Futurama Å AMC 60 130 254 ››‡ “Hocus Pocus” (1993, Comedy) Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker. 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Å Live PD: Rewind (N) Å Live PD “Live PD -- 10.21.17” Riding along with law enforcement. Å HALL 20 185 312 “Christmas Next Door” (2017) Jesse Metcalfe, Fiona Gubelmann. Å “Christmas Getaway” (2017) Bridget Regan, Travis Van Winkle. Premiere. Å “A Royal Christmas” (2014, Romance) Lacey Chabert, Stephen Hagan. Å FX 22 136 248 (5:30) ››› “22 Jump Street” (2014, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. Å ››‡ “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015, Musical Comedy) Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld. Å ››‡ “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015) Anna Kendrick. Å CNN 24 200 202 Smerconish Å CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) The Seventies “What’s Goin’ On” The Seventies “Crimes and Cults” The Seventies Å The Seventies Å TNT 25 138 245 (5:45) ››› “Cinderella” (2015) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. Å (DVS) ›››› “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) Judy Garland, Frank Morgan. Å (DVS) (:15) ››‡ “Maleficent” (2014, Fantasy) Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning. Å (DVS) NIK 26 170 299 Henry Danger Henry Danger “Tiny Christmas” (2017) Jonathan A. Rosenbaum. Å Nicky, Ricky Full House Å Full House Å Fresh Prince Fresh Prince Friends Å Friends Å SPIKE 28 168 241 (5:30) ››› “Rush Hour” (1998, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. Å ››› “The Hangover” (2009, Comedy) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis. Å ››› “Rush Hour” (1998) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. Å MY-TV 29 32 - The Wild, Wild West (Part 2 of 2) Å Wonder Woman “The Deadly Toys” Svengoolie “The Invisible Woman” Å Batman Å Batman Å Star Trek “Metamorphosis” Å DISN 31 172 290 Austin & Ally Å Stuck/Middle Mickey Mouse Transylvania ›››‡ “Frozen” (2013) Voices of Kristen Bell. Å LEGO Frozen (:10) Bunk’d Å (:35) Bunk’d Å Walk the Prank MECH-X4 Å LIFE 32 108 252 “Dear Santa” (2011, Drama) Amy Acker, Brooklynn Proulx, Gina Holden. Å ››‡ “The Holiday” (2006) Cameron Diaz. Two women from different countries swap homes at Christmas. Å (:02) Little Women: LA Å USA 33 105 242 ›› “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” (2013, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum. Å (DVS) ››› “Thor” (2011) Chris Hemsworth. Cast out of Asgard, the Norse god lands on Earth. Å (DVS) Modern Family Modern Family BET 34 124 329 (5:25) ››‡ “Woman Thou Art Loosed” (2004, Drama) Kimberly Elise. Å ›› “War Room” (2015) Priscilla Shirer, T.C. Stallings. Premiere. A woman turns to prayer to save her failing marriage. (:10) ›› “Black Nativity” (2013) ESPN 35 140 206 e College Football e College Football Dollar General Bowl -- Appalachian State vs Toledo. (N) Å SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å ESPN2 36 144 209 d College Basketball SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å Basketball d College Basketball Illinois vs Missouri. From Scottrade Center in St. Louis. (N) d College Basketball SUNSP 37 - - Inside Lightning Lightning Pre. k NHL Hockey Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning. From Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. (N) Lightning Post. Inside Lightning Inside Lightning Inside Lightning Inside Lightning DISCV 38 182 278 Dirty Jobs Oil spill; car in lake. Å Dirty Jobs “Maple Syrup Maker” Å Alaskan Bush People “A Very Brown Christmas in Alaska” (N) Å Alaskan Bush People “Raised Wild” TBS 39 139 247 Seinfeld Å Seinfeld Å Seinfeld Å Seinfeld Å Seinfeld Å Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Full Frontal Search Party HLN 40 202 204 Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files FNC 41 205 360 (5:00) America’s News Headquarters Fox Report (N) Å Watters’ World (N) Å Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) Å The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Å Watters’ World Å E! 45 114 236 (5:00) ›› “She’s All That” (1999) Å ›‡ “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles. Å ›‡ “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles. Å ›› “She’s All That” (1999) Å TRAVEL 46 196 277 Ghost Adventures “Witches In Magna” Ghost Adventures Å Ghost Adventures “Exorcism In Erie” Ghost Adventures (N) Å Ghost Adventures Å Ghost Adventures Å HGTV 47 112 229 Property Brothers at Home: Drew’s Property Brothers at Home: Drew’s Property Brothers at Home: Drew’s Property Brothers at Home: Drew’s Property Brothers “Miles Apart” Å House Hunters Hunters Int’l TLC 48 183 280 Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress Say Yes, Dress HIST 49 120 269 Pawn Stars Å Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Å Pawn Stars Pawn Stars “A Very Vegas Christmas” Pawn Stars “Another Christmas Story” (:03) Pawn Stars (:33) Pawn Stars (:03) Pawn Stars (:33) Pawn Stars ANPL 50 184 282 Waiting For A Forever Home Waiting For A Forever Home Waiting For A Forever Home Waiting For A Forever Home (:07) Pit Bulls and Parolees (N) Å (:09) Pit Bulls and Parolees “Hounded” FOOD 51 110 231 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Å Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Å Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Å Eat, Sleep, BBQ Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive TBN 52 260 372 Precious Memories In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley Huckabee Å The Unholy Hour of Power Å Pathway to Victory Huckabee Å FSN-FL 56 - - Inside the Magic Magic Pregame d NBA Basketball Orlando Magic at Washington Wizards. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Magic Postgame Inside the Magic Inside the Magic World Poker SYFY 58 122 244 (4:34) ›› “Pan” (2015) Hugh Jackman. ››› “Men in Black” (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. Å ››› “Men in Black” (1997, Action) Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith. Å Futurama Å Futurama Å AMC 60 130 254 (5:30) ››‡ “This Christmas” (2007) Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba. Å ››› “Scrooged” (1988, Comedy) Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe. Å ›› “A Christmas Carol” (1984) George C. Scott, Angela Pleasence. Å COM 62 107 249 (5:15) ›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996) Adam Sandler. Å (:25) ››‡ “The Longest Yard” (2005, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds. Å ›‡ “Blended” (2014) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. Premiere. Å CMT 63 166 327 (3:00) The Help ›››‡ “The Help” (2011, Drama) Viola Davis, Emma Stone. An aspiring writer captures the experiences of black women. Å ›‡ “Hope Floats” (1998, Romance) Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr. Å NGWILD 108 190 283 Dr. Oakley: Yukon Vet Å Dr. Oakley: Yukon Vet “Yak Attack” Atlanta Vets “Pitbull Emergency” Å Atlanta Vets “A Purr-fect Storm” Å Atlanta Vets Urgent animal cases. (N) Atlanta Vets “Pitbull Emergency” Å NGEO 109 186 276 Egypt Unwrapped Å Stonehenge Decoded New theories. America Before Columbus The country before Europeans arrived. 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MAX 320 310 515 ›››‡ “My Cousin Vinny” (1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei. ‘R’ Å ››› “Runaway Jury” (2003, Suspense) John Cusack. ‘PG-13’ Å (:10) ›››‡ “The Verdict” (1982, Drama) Paul Newman, James Mason. ‘R’ Å SHOW 340 318 545 (:15) Shameless “Occupy Fiona” Å (:15) ›››‡ “Hell or High Water” (2016, Crime Drama) Jeff Bridges. ‘R’ Å ››› “The Hateful Eight” (2015) Samuel L. Jackson. Bounty hunters and a prisoner encounter four strangers. ‘R’ Å Classifi ed Department 755-5440 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER 3B LAKE CITY REPORTER Take ADvantage of the CLASSIFIED Reporter Classifieds! 755-5440 ADVANTAGE

() ggpg IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, AFTER THE DECEDENT'S pleadings. any proposed program, criteria THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Dated: November 29, 2017 for measuring achievement of 2BR/1BA Duplex Apt close to Handyman 94 Fleetwood 3/2 AND FOR COLUMBIA COUN- The date of first publication of CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT the purposes of any proposed town $675/mo $675/dep, water MH on 5 gorgeous ac, new TY, FLORIDA this notice is December 15, COURT program, and any other ele- included. Application/Credit roof, fenced, needs interior re- CASE NO: 17-125-CA 2017. By: /s/ N. Proveaux ments the EDAB finds logical in check required. 386-965-2922 model. 242 SW Unicorn Ct, Ft SUBRANDY LIMITED PART- Personal Representative: Deputy Clerk the circumstances to include in White. $89,900 $5K down, NERSHIP, /s/ William C. Cason any proposed program. The A Landlord You Can Love! $745.06/mo 352-215-1018 Plaintiff, 15791 SW State Road 47 390714 Economic Development Advi- 2/1.5 Duplex, great location. www.LandOwnerFinancing.com Vs. Fort White, Florida 32038 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 sory Board will serve as re- CH/A, W/D hookup, $750/mo + FLORE ALPHONSE, IF LIVING Attorney for Personal Repre- viewing board for any applica- dep 758-9351 or 352-208-2421 AND IF DEAD, UNKNOWN sentative: Notice is hereby given per tion for issuance of any Indus- Florida Statue 98.075: SPOUSE OF FLORE /s/ John J. Kendron trial Development Revenue Starting at $615/mo, tile floors, ALPHONSE AND ANY AND Florida Bar Number: 0306850 Bonds as may be required from BABB, TERESA A fresh paint. Great Area. Call Buy It • Sell It • Find It ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES Robinson, Kennon & Kendron, time to time by law. Vacancies (386)752-9626 CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, P.A. 367 SE Tribble St in the Economic Development Lake City Reporter UNDER, AND AGAINST THE 582 West Duval Street Lake City 32025 Board membership shall be ap- HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL PO Box 1178 pointed by the Board of County DEFENDANT(S) WHO ARE Lake City, Florida 32056-1178 BILLINGS, BRANDEN L Commissioners for the unex- CLASSIFIEDS NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD Telephone: (386) 755-1334 1317 SW Howell ST pired term of the member af- OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID Fax: (386) 755-1336 Lake City 32024 fected. A member must be a PUBLISHER'S NOTE UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY E-Mail: [email protected] resident of Columbia County, All real estate advertising in this CLAIM AN INTEREST AS Secondary E-Mail: CHAMBLISS, GLORIDA Florida. The EDAB shall meet newspaper is subject to the fair SPOUSES, HEIRS, DE- [email protected] 1900 SW Brim St in a public meeting not less housing act which makes it ille- Lake City 32024 EASY VISEES, GRANTEES, OR than quarterly to transact its gal to advertise "any prefer- OTHER CLAIMANTS AND 393782 public business. No member of ence, limitation, or discrimina- AND CONVENIENT ANY UNKNOWN TENANTS IN December 15, 22, 2017 CHAPPELL, MICHAEL D the Economic Development Ad- tion based on race, color, reli- POSSESSION, IF ANY 1069 NW Winborn Way, #4 visory Board shall be a paid or gion, sex, disability, familial sta- Look at what you can do Defendants. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Lake City 32055 THE 8 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN elected official or employee of tus or national origin; or any in- AMENDED CLERK'S NOTICE the County. The term of office tention to make such prefer- ONLINE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAP- AND FOR UNION COUNTY, GOFF, ALEX G FLORIDA shall be for three (3) years. ence, limitation or discrimina- TER 45 230 SE Hillside Pkwy Persons interested in volun- tion." Familial status includes Case No.: 63-2017-DR-0167 Lake City 32025 GO NOTICE IS GIVEN that pur- teering for appointment should children under the age of 18 liv- TO www.lakecityreporter.com suant to a Summary Final Division: Gwain Dale Roberts, complete the Board of County ing with parents or legal custo- Judgment of Foreclosure dated PILLARS, JAMES E Commissioner Board/Commit- dians, pregnant women and Click FORMS & SUBMISSIONS December 13, 2017 in Case Petitioner 1995 SW Nautilus Rd and tee Application located on the people securing custody of chil- No.: 2017-125-CA of the Circuit Lake City 32024 County website at www.- dren under the age of 18. This ❑ Anniversary Announcement Court, of the Third Judicial Cir- April Lynn Roberts, Respondent. columbiacountyfla.com or you newspaper will not knowingly ❑ Birth Announcement cuit in and for Columbia Coun- VOGL, CARLENA L may contact the office of the accept any advertising for real ty, Florida, in which Subrandy NOTICE OF ACTION FOR 183 SW Blooming Acres Lp, ❑ DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Board of County Commission- estate which is in violation of Change of Address Limited Partnership is Plaintiff #10 ers at (386) 758-1006 to obtain the law. Our readers are here- and Flore Alphonse, if Living (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL Lake City 32024 ❑ Delivery Issues or Concerns SUPPORT) an application. Completed ap- by informed that all dwellings and if Dead, Unknown Spouse plications may be submitted to advertised in this newspaper ❑ Engagement Announcement of Flore Alphonse and any and TO: April Lynn Roberts, 364 SE is potentially ineligible to be Andrew Dr, Lake City, FL the Columbia County Board of are available on an equal op- all Unknown Parties Claiming registered to vote. Please re- County Commissioners, P.O. portunity basis. To complain of ❑ Give a gift subscription 32025 spond within 30 days of publi- by, through, under and against Drawer 1529, Lake City, Florida discrimination call HUD toll free ❑ the herein named Individual YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an cation of this notice by contact- Letter to the Editor action for dissolution of mar- 32056-1529, (386) 758-2182 at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free Defendant(s) who are not ing the Supervisor of Elections (fax) or lisa_roberts@columbia- telephone number to the hear- ❑ News Tips known to be dead or alive, riage has been filed against you Office at the address or phone and that you are required to countyfla.com on or before Jan- ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. whether said unknown parties number below. If no response uary 3, 2018. ❑ Obituary Form serve a copy of your written de- is received within 30 days of may claim an interest as ❑ Place a Classified Ad Spouses, Heirs, Devisees, fenses, if any, to it on Gwain this publication, it may result in dale Roberts whose address is 395149 Grantees, or Other Claimants determination of ineligibility by December 22, 29, 2017 ❑ Submit an Event to the Calendar 364 SE Andrew Dr, Lake City, the supervisor and removal of and Any Unknown Tenants in ❑ Possession, if any, are Defen- FL 32024 on or before January the registered voters name NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Vacation Delivery Service 12, 2018, and file the original from the statewide voter regis- AUTO EMPORIUM OF LAKE dants. The Clerk of Court will 1/2 to 5 acre lots; owner ❑ Wedding Announcement sell to the highest and best bid- with the clerk of this Court at 55 tration system. CITY INC. give Notice of Fore- financing. some with w/s/pp W Main, Lake Butler, FL 32054 closure of Lien and intent to sell der for cash at the Columbia Deas Bullard/BKL Properties Lake City Reporter County Courthouse, 173 NE before service on Petitioner or Published one time in the Lake these vehicles on 01/03/2018, 386-752-4339 www.landnfl.com Hernando Avenue, Third Floor, immediately thereafter. If you City Reporter 10:00 am at 2832 SW MAIN in Lake City, Columbia County, fail to do so, a default may be Elizabeth Liz P. Horne BLVD, LAKE CITY, FL 32025, Florida, at 11:00 a.m. on Febru- entered against you for the re- Columbia County Supervisor of pursuant to subsection 713.78 ary 7, 2018, the following de- lief demanded in the petition. Elections of the Florida Statues. The action is asking the court Deals on scribed property set forth in the 971 W. Duval Street, Suite 102 AUTO EMPORIUM OF LAKE Summary Final Judgment of to decide how the following real Lake City, FL 32055 CITY INC. reserves the right to Foreclosure. or personal property should be (386) 758-1026 accept or reject any and/or all Lot 6, Ashley Acres, a subdivi- divided: Non bids. Wheels sion as recorded in Plat Book Copies of all court documents 395056 7, Pages 32-33, Columbia in the case, including orders, December 22, 2017 2003 SUZUKI County, Florida, subject to re- are available at the Clerk of JS2RC41H635201957 the Circuit Court's office. You ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS strictions recorded in Official COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD Records Book 941, Pages 408- may review these documents 394282 upon request. OF COUNTY COMMISSION- December 22, 2017 409, Columbia County, Florida, ERS and subject to Power Line You must keep the Clerk of the Advertise It Here! Circuit Court's office notified of COLUMBIA COUNTY Easement. PROJECT NO. 2018-01 Any person claiming an interest your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, ENGINEERS PROJECT NUM- 5 Days for ONLY $55 in the surplus from the sale, if BER L170807TFW Co Providers has immediate any, other than the property Florida Supreme Court Ap- proved Family Law Form COLUMBIA COUNTY WILL openings for In-Home Health- owner as of the date of the lis RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE care Providers. Call 352-363- pendens must file a claim with- 12.915.) Future papers in this High Speed Results! lawsuit will be mailed to the ad- FOLLOWING: 4336 for information. in 60 days after the sale. RESURFACING OF SW DU- AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- dress on record at the clerk's office. RANT STREET AND SW TY ACT: If you are a person BRIGHTON COURT IN THE with a disability who needs any WARNER: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Proce- TOWN OF FORT WHITE accommodation in order to par- Date & Time for Receiving ticipate in this proceeding, you dure, requires certain automatic MAKE EXTRA disclosure of documents and Bids: 2:00 PM, LOCAL TIME are entitled, at no cost to you, January 29, 2018 $$ MONEY $$ to the provision of certain as- information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, includ- Late bids will not be consid- sistance. Please contact Carri- ered. The Lake City Reporter, a na Cooper, Court Administra- ing dismissal or striking of pleadings. Deadline for Questions: daily newspaper, seeks tion at 173 NE Hernando Av- January 22, 2018, 5:00 PM FOR SALE FOR SALE enue, Room 408, Lake City, Dated: December 13, 2017 Independent Contractor Clerk of the Circuit Court Date & Time for Bid Opening: Newspaper Carriers for Florida 32055, 386-758-2163 at January 29, 2018, 11:00 AM 1988 ChevyChevy 20072007 CCorvetteorvette least 7 days before your sched- By: Crystal Norman several motor routes in Deputy Clerk Place for Receiving Bids: LWBLWB 305 engine; replaced engine anandd Special ordered LS7 highhigh perf. engine,engine, uled court appearance, or im- Columbia County Managers Of- the city and county. You 6-spd.6-spd. AT, VelocitVelocityy Yellow, onlonlyy 15,480 mediately upon receiving this fice must be motivated by ttransmission.ransmission. In ggoodood concondition.dition. milesmiles – one “old ladlady”y” owner. notification if the time before 393888 SOLD SOLD December 15, 22, 29, 2017 135 Hernando Avenue earning extra money, be $2,000$2,000 the scheduled appearance is Room 203 $39,500$39,500 less than 7 days; if you are January 5, 2018 an early riser and have Lake City, FL 32055 reliable transportation. Call 386-755-5440 Call 386-755-5440 hearing or voice impaired, call IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Bidding documents may be ob- 711. THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- tained from the Countys web- Apply in person during Dated: December 20, 2017 CUIT, IN AND FOR site at http://www.columbia- normal business hours. P. DeWitt Cason COLUMBIA COUNT, FLORIDA countyfla.com/PurchasingBid- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Clerk of Court Case No.: 17-566-DR s.asp at no cost to the contrac- NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE By: /s/ S. Weeks Division: tor. Bidders using partial sets Deputy Clerk Jacqueline Bailey, of Documents are fully respon- PC Tech Positions. Immediate Petitioner, sible for any errors or omis- openings experienced and en- 394464 and sions made due to not review- try level. Hourly + bonus and December 22, 29, 2017 Gerald Bailey, ing the entire set of Construc- commission. Send resume to Respondent, tion Documents. [email protected] FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR NOTICE OF ACTION FOR (SW DURANT STREET) - FOR SALE COLUMBIA COUNTY, FLORI- DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Resurfacing an existing 20' 2003 Victory V92CV92C DA (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL wide asphaltic concrete road- HarleyHarley DavidsonDavidson PROBATE DIVISION SUPPORT) way for approximately 0.26 13,04813,048 mimiles,les, ggreatreat sshapehape w/ File No. 2017-285-CP TO: Gerald Bailey, 8273 Kim- PUBLISHER'S NOTE miles and then paving an exist- 20052005 Sportster w/ 5,800 milemiless lotslots of extras. StStageage 2 peperf.rf. kitkit.. Division Probate berly Diamond Ave, Las Vegas, ing dirt road with a 20' wide as- All Yard Sale Ads SOLD SOLD IN RE: ESTATE OF NV 89139 Must be Pre-Paid. $8,950$8,950 phaltic concrete wearing sur- $4,750 OBO DAISY LEE CASON YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an face with a 6' shoulder and Call 386-755-5440 Deceased. action for dissolution of mar- shallow ditch for approx. 0.15 Call 386-755-5440 NOTICE TO CREDITORS riage has been filed against you miles. (SW BRIGHTON The administration of the estate and that you are required to COURT) - Resurfacing an ex- of Daisy Lee Cason, deceased, serve a copy of your written de- isting 20' wide asphaltic con- whose date of death was June fenses, if any, to it on Jacque- crete roadway for approx. 0.40 PUBLISHER'S NOTE 2, 2017, is pending in the Cir- line Bailey whose address is miles. Florida Law 828.29 requires cuit Court for Columbia County, 983 NW Moore Road, Lake COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD dogs and cats being sold to be Florida, Probate Division, the City, FL 32055 on or before De- OF COUNTY COMMISSION- at least 8 weeks old and have a address of which is 173 NE cember 29, 2017, and file the ERS health certificate from a li- Hernando Avenue, Lake City, original with the clerk of this TIM MURPHY, CHAIRMAN censed veterinarian document- Florida 32055. The names and Court at 173 NE Hernando Ave, ing they have mandatory shots addresses of the personal rep- Lake City, FL 32055 before ser- 395421 and are free from intestinal and FOR SALSALEE resentative and the personal vice on Petitioner or immediate- December 22, 29, 2017 external parasites. Many FORFOR SALESALE representative's attorney are ly thereafter. If you fail to do so, species of wildlife must be li- 2005 RoyaRoyall ViVillalla set forth below. All creditors of a default may be entered REQUEST FOR VOLUN- censed by Florida Fish and CrabCrab TrailerTrailer the decedent and other persons against you for the relief de- TEERS COLUMBIA COUNTY Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- KingKing ofof the Road, 5th wheel, 35- having claims or demands manded in the petition. The Columbia County Board of tact the local office for informa- AsAs IsIs against decedent's estate on The action is asking the court County Commission is seeking tion. foot,foot,SOLD 4 slideouts, flflatat screen screen TV, TV, F PFP SOLD whom a copy of this notice is to decide how the following real volunteers for the following po- $16,500$16,500 $7,500$7,500 required to be served must file or personal property should be sition: Call 386-755-5440 their claims with this court ON divided: None ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Call 386-755-5440 OR BEFORE THE LATER OF Copies of all court documents ADVISORY BOARD 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME in this case, including orders, The Economic Development 3/2; corner lot in nice neighbor- OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION are available at the Clerk of the Advisory Board (EDAB) con- hood; privacy fenced back OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 Circuit Court's office. You may sists of 9 members (6 citizens, yard; garage, $1,300 per month Hear Your phone ring! DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF review these documents upon 1 Commissioner, 1 City of Lake 386-623-2848 SERVICE OF A COPY OF request. City Councilmember and Assis- Eastside Village 55+ communi- THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All You must keep the Clerk of the tant County Manager of Admin- ty 2BR/2BA 12 mo lease Sell it here! other creditors of the decedent Circuit Court's office notified of istration) which provide advice 386-292-2078 and other persons having your current address. (You may as requested by County staff to Advertise your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or claims or demands against file Designation of Current Mail- help develop any economic de- watercraft on a trailer here for 5 consecutive days. A decedent's estate must file their ing and E-Mail Address, Florida velopment program for recom- claims with this court WITHIN 3 Supreme Court Approved Fam- mendation to the Commission. picture will run with the description of your vehicle. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE ily Law Form 12.915.) Future The EDAB may render recom- The price of the vehicle must be in the ad. The ad OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION papers in this lawsuit will be mendations relating to activities "Great Location!" must be prepaid. Just include a photo or bring your OF THIS NOTICE. ALL mailed or e-mailed to the ad- necessary for implementation Windsong Apartments CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN dress(es) on record at the of any economic development We offer 1, 2, & 3 BR's item by and we will take the picture for you. Private THE TIME PERIODS SET clerk's office. program, the projected staff re- 2580 SW Windsong Circle party only! No mobile homes or park models. FORTH IN FLORIDA WARNING: Rule 12.285, Flori- quired to implement and com- 386-758-8455 STATUTES SECTION 733.702 da Family Law Rules of Proce- plete any proposed program, All amenities included! WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. dure, requires certain automatic the projected funding required NOTWITHSTANDING THE disclosure of documents and to implement and complete any 2BR unfurnished newly reno- Call Melissa at 386-755-5440 TIME PERIODS SET FORTH information. Failure to comply proposed program, and exami- vated Apt. Downtown Location, ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED can result in sanctions, includ- nation and recommendation of W/D hookup, 1st, last & sec. for more information. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE ing dismissal or striking of possible funding sources for NO PETS. Call 386-755-3456 B4

4B FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER QB Continued From 1B Crusaders take down Tigers in the Jungle ball over at an alarming rate. Bortles began 2017 with the same number of wins (10) as interceptions returned for touchdowns. He also had 15 more passes batted down at the line of scrimmage than any other quarterback during his first three years in the NFL. He was an easy target for critics. New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan took a shot at Bortles in August while praising Drew Brees. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Jordan said facing Brees in practice “helps the defense. It’s not like we’re going against Blake Bortles. It’s Photos by BRENT KUYKENDALL/Special to the Reporter not like Drew is giving Columbia’s Daniel Burns (left) passes to a teammate during the match against Bishop Kenny. Columbia’s Trent Morrison (above) takes a picks away.” pass Thursday night. The Crusaders knocked off the Tigers 2-1 at home. Columbia’s Will Burns (bottom left) dribbles in place during the Winning has done little first half. Columbia’s Cameron Widergren (right) gets spun around in the non-district matchup. The Tigers play again on the road Jan. 8. to silence Bortles’ doubt- ers. Cincinnati Bengals line- backer Vontaze Burfict made headlines early last month by saying he was “not sure Blake can beat us. We want to put it in his hands and have him beat us, if he can.” Bortles responded with a touch- down, no interceptions and no sacks in 23-7 victory. He also jabbed back at the often-flagged and previously suspended Burfict afterward. “I thought we did a good job playing as hard as we possibly can between the whistles and beating the crap out of them,” Bortles said. Two weeks ago, Seattle safety Earl Thomas called Bortles a “subpar quarterback” following a 30-24 loss in Jacksonville in which Bortles threw for 268 yards COLLEGE BASKETBALL and two touchdowns. “Those guys are just Fordham beats Florida A&M frustrated after the game Chatrice White helps No. 13 and say whatever,” Jaguars 79-69 behind Evans, Tavares receiver Allen Hurns said, FSU women beat Creighton adding that Bortles is fight- Associated Press and Fordham made 15 from ing to overcome perception. Associated Press points and had three rebounds as the NEW YORK — Tre Evans beyond the arc and 15 free “That’s what Blake’s going OMAHA, Neb. — Chatrice White Seminoles outscored Creighton 18-9 throws to the Rattlers’ nine. to be known for until he in the third quarter, and opened the scored 20 points with three returned to her home state and had 19 3-pointers and four assists, The Rattlers closed to 56-54 accomplishes something points and 11 rebounds to help No. 13 fourth on a 5-0 spurt for a 71-60 lead. on Nasir Core’s 3-pointer with big, like if we win the Super Temi Carda made a layup and Will Tavares added 19 points Florida State beat Creighton 92-82 on with seven rebounds, and 10:28 to play, but Tavares hit Bowl or anything like that. Thursday night. Audrey Faber a 3-pointer to pull the a layup and dunked amid a “Blake has done a great Bluejays to 71-65 but they didn’t get Fordham never trailed in The Seminoles (11-1) bounced back beating Florida A&M 79-69 9-0 run and the Rams pulled job just tuning some of the from an 87-72 loss to No. 8 Texas on closer. ahead 65-54. Florida A&M things out and continuing AJ Alix scored nine of her 17 points on Thursday night for the Sunday. Creighton (6-4) had its three- Rattlers’ tenth straight loss. trailed 69-66 on Desmond to play, have his head down game win streak snapped despite hit- in the second half for Florida State. Williams’ free throw with 2:15 and not worry what every- Imani Wright added 16 points and Joseph Chartouny scored ting 17 of 35 (49 percent) from 3-point 15 with six assists and a left, but Evans hit a 3 and two body else is going to say. If range. made three 3-pointers as the Seminoles free throws, Tavares made he’s was paying attention to had six players finish in double-figure season-high five steals and White, a Shelby-Rising City prep Prokop Slanina added 14 three consecutive layups what everybody else is say- star and the first Nebraska high school scoring. and three free throws, and ing, it would have crushed Faber scored 30 points and made points for the Rams (5-6). female to be named a McDonald’s Perris Hicks hit three Fordham finished on a 15-3 him by now.” All-American in 2014, scored two seven 3-pointers to lead Creighton. run. So Clowney’s harsh com- 3-pointers for nine points ment wasn’t the first and surely won’t be the last. “It’s sad, man, because the teams that are speaking Merry Christmas about it, he’s just got done shredding them,” Jaguars & Happy New Year safety Tashaun Gipson said. “What he did to the Houston Texans, they from all of us at should have arrested him for that, man. 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