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LAKECITYREPORTER .COM Waiting for the feds Shooting suspect ran local daycare
By RICK BURNHAM [email protected]
The woman facing a charge of murder in the weekend shooting of a 29-year-old Lake City man is the director of a daycare center less than a block away from her home, according to offi- cials from Early Childhood Coalition, a statewide agency responsible for reimbursing private childcare facilities. Lake City police say 40-year- old Lavelle Nicole George shot Maurice Mickler to George death in her home Saturday and then tried to destroy the JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter evidence before eventually Fort White resident Gary Conn looks outside his window from the back of his home along the Santa Fe River with a canoe parked on calling 911. She was booked his back patio. at the Columbia County Jail early Sunday before being released on $255,000 bond. Thomas Logan, executive FEMA mulls flood relief request director of ECC, said George Mickler is the director of L-Pop 2, a daycare center located at the corner of SE By LAURA HAMPSON the Small Business Administration. Camp St. and SE Ermine Avenue, just across [email protected] Scott’s request is based on prelimi- To get help: Call the Columbia from Melrose Elementary School. He said nary damage assessments by FEMA the George has routinely met all requirements Gov. Rick Scott officially asked for fed- and state teams in Columbia, Baker, County Citizen’s Information set by the agency during her eight years with eral help Sunday in the wake of Tropical Bradford, Pasco and Wakulla counties. Center at (386) 719-7530. The Storm Debby. The federal aid request will be amend- MURDER continued on 3A Scott requested that President Barack ed to include additional counties based center can help with food, water, Obama make a major disaster declara- on assessments already underway. road closures, reporting damage tion, allowing Florida counties hit hard State officials, in partnership with by the storm to qualify for aid. FEMA, are currently conducting dam- and general information. Prominent banker The Federal Emergency Management age assessments in counties that were Agency will review Scott’s request and impacted by the storm. These assess- advise Obama on whether to issue a ments will continue as additional coun- “Then we start getting inundated with Green passes at 88 declaration. If a declaration is made ties complete initial damage assess- representatives and information about Individual Assistance could be granted ments. what programs are out there, both from By LAURA HAMPSON to qualifying counties. In the event assis- If the federal designation is granted, the government side of infrastructure [email protected] tance is not granted, Scott may file a sup- a range of resources will open up to the and then to the private side of grants, plementary request for assistance from county for flood aid and assistance. loans, whatever,” county public informa- Former Columbia tion officer Harvey Campbell said. Bank president and “Our hope right now is that sooner lifelong Lake City rather than later we get a federal decla- resident Robert ration,” Campbell said. “We’d love to see Louis Green, 88, it by the end of this week.” died Saturday after The State Emergency Response Team a lengthy illness. and FEMA urge residents to identify Green served as damage assessment workers before pro- president of then viding any information. Columbia County All state team members wear a State Bank for 20 years, Emergency Response Team shirt and a role his father carry state identification. The workers served before him. FILE may ask about your damages and insur- Green started with Robin Green assists his ance but do not require any personally the bank in 1949 father, Robert L. Green, identifiable information, such as a social and worked there during a centennial cele- security number. more than 50 years, bration for Columbia Bank If you believe someone is fraudulently said his son, Robin in February. representing themselves, you should Green, Columbia COURTESY Two vehicles are seen submerged near Cypress Lake at Charles Road on Saturday. FEDS continued on 3A GREEN continued on 6A July Fourth fireworks show set for fairgrounds
From staff reports the event. A crowd of more SW MARY ETHEL LANE than 25,000 is expected Lake City’s Fourth of July to attend the event at the ROAD VENDORS Fireworks Celebration will fairgrounds. The event is CLOSED PARKING be staged at the Columbia free, but those attending FIRE FIRE VIP VENDORS DEPT. County Fairgrounds are asked to bring a dona- Parking Wednesday evening, pro- tion of non-perishable food DEPT. VIEWING viding one of the largest or toiletry items that will Independence Day celebra- be collected by the Florida AREA RODEO KIDS’ tions in North G a t e w a y COMPLEX Florida. Food Bank GAMES Fireworks begin ROAD The event for distribu- STAGE CLOSED is organized at 9:20 p.m. tion solely FIREWORKS by the Lake to Columbia LAUNCH City-Columbia County County flood victims. AREA Chamber of Commerce “The fireworks event VIP AREA and title sponsored for the couldn’t come at a bet- SW BASCOM NORRIS DR eighth consecutive year by ter time for Lake City the Lake City Reporter. and Columbia County,” The fireworks event is said Dennille Decker, the PARKING moved to the fairgrounds Chamber’s executive direc- this year because recent tor. “It will be a break from BRANFORD HWY flooding left the area the reality we have all been Columbia County around Lake DeSoto down- town too wet and unsafe for 4TH continued on 6A Fairgrounds complex DAVE KIMLER/Lake City Reporter
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MIAMI — Miami police serve as president because in Miami. say a 10-year-old Georgia he isn’t a “natural born citi- In a media release, attor- girl remains hospitalized in zen.” It not only questioned ney Jeff Herman says the critical condition after she Obama’s Hawaiian birth cer- incidents began in 2011 and three relatives were tificate, but said he wasn’t while the child rode the struck by a minivan outside qualified to be president Carmen Alvarez Bus Service Marlins Park. because his father wasn’t an to Downtown Miami Charter Police say the van jumped American citizen. School. The mother notified a curb and struck the fam- Voeltz was represented the driver that the driver ily as they walked to their by conservative legal activist forced her son to perform car after the Miami Marlins Larry Klayman. oral sex while on the bus. baseball game Saturday Herman says the bus evening. driver took no action. The Magdeline Esther Diaz Fla. gets bonus in mother then contacted of Lawrenceville, Ga., was food stamps Principal Rebecca Dinda, critically injured. Police who assured her the abuse said Monday that 53-year- TALLAHASSEE — would stop. But he says the old Esther Terrero De Diaz Florida is getting a $9.1 mil- sexual abuse continued and and 14-year-old Franklin lion bonus from the federal the boy eventually attempted Abraham Diaz, both of government over how the suicide. Lawrenceville, Ga., and 13- state is running its food Dinda didn’t immediately year-old Adriana Maria Diaz stamp program. respond to an email from of the Dominican Republic The Department of The Associated Press. were pronounced dead at a Children and Families hospital. announced on Monday that The van’s driver, 67-year- the federal government has ‘The Catalina’ old Raul Herberto Ortega awarded the state a bonus shows fun side Arias of Miami, also died at a for the fifth year in a row. hospital. It wasn’t clear what DCF said that Florida’s MIAMI BEACH — South caused Ortega Arias to lose error rate of 0.87 was the Beach is known for its sun- control of the van around second lowest in the nation filled days and alcohol- 7:30 p.m. behind Alaska. fueled nights, and the CW Additional details were State agencies across the network’s summer reality not released. country are required each series “The Catalina” gives year to review a statistical viewers just that. sample of households and Filmed this past spring, Suit to keep Obama double-check if the fam- the show follows the staff off ballot dismissed ily is eligible for assistance of the Catalina Hotel & and whether the benefits Beach Club as they interact TALLAHASSEE — A levels are appropriate. with guests and each other. judge is throwing out a In May there were The show’s six-episode run lawsuit that sought to keep approximately 3.4 mil- began in May, and its sea- President Barack Obama off lion people receiving food son finale is scheduled to Florida’s ballot. stamps in Florida. air at 8 p.m. Tuesday on Leon County Circuit the CW. Judge Terry Lewis ruled Nathan Lieberman, who Friday that the lawsuit had Suit alleges sex owns the hotel and appears a number of flaws, including abuse at school on the show, developed the the fact that Obama is not series through a production yet that Democratic Party’s MIAMI — In a lawsuit company he helps run. presidential nominee. That filed against a Miami charter “It was the mix between will take place at the party’s school, a woman claims her me having relationships convention in Charlotte, N.C. 7-year-old son was bullied with the networks and then next month. and sexually assaulted by an having the perfect set in The lawsuit by Fort 11-year-old boy. the perfect location with Lauderdale automobile sales- The mother and her attor- the perfect staff ready to man Michael Voeltz chal- ney are holding a news con- go,” Lieberman. “It was just lenged whether Obama can ference Monday afternoon the perfect storm.” 3A
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From staff reports by another vehicle in an apparent suicide, A Flagstaff, Ariz. man leapt to his death FHP said. The incident occurred at mile from the window of a Greyhound bus marker 428 in the southbound lane at 2:25 on I-75 in Columbia County, the Florida a.m. Highway Patrol repored. A passenger seated next to Nazario told Frederick Nazario, 44, jumped through troopers he tried to pull Nazario back from a driver’s side window then was struck the window but failed.
protect people or property, FEDS such as residents boating to and from their homes. To help: From Page 1A Vessels are also not allowed n Donate money or supplies to contact the non-emergency to create wakes that create local agencies providing flood telephone number for the a danger to people, animals assistance: Columbia County Sheriff’s or property. Office, 752-3222. It also deals with tres- American Red Cross, passing on flooded proper- n American Red Cross, North Florida Gateway Foodbank ty, unlicensed contractors Central Florida Chapter, donate and Catholic Charities con- and service providers offer- online at www.redcross.org or tinue to function in collabo- ing services to flood vic- through the local chapter head- ration to provide services tims and commercial use quarters, 1425 NW 6th Street to county residents affected of large trash bins intended in Gainesville. Phone number is by flooding. for residential use. 352-376-4669. According to Catholic The ordinance applies Charities Chief Operating to both unincorporated n Catholic Charities, Lake Officer Suzanne Edwards, and incorporated areas in City Regional Office, 258 4,899 families have been Columbia County. All law Northwest Burk Avenue in Lake served and 9,420 people enforcement agencies are helped since the event authorized to enforce the City. Contact at 386-754-9180. started June 25. ordinance. Five pods have been The penalty for the first n Florida Gateway Food stocked with provisions violation is a fine up to $500. Bank, 553 NW Railroad Street in and positioned in areas that Second offenses are second Lake City. Contact at 386-755- are most at risk. degree misdemeanors. 5683. Ten emergency recre- County attorney Marlin ation vehicles have been Feagle said the ordinanc- n United Way of Suwannee enlisted to survey the coun- es put residents on notice Valley, donate online at www ty for at-risk areas while and gives law enforcement UnitedWaySuwanneeValley. delivering supplies. more ways to protect flood org or the local office, 325 NE Columbia County com- victims. missioners adopted emer- The rules went into effect Hernando Ave. in Lake City. gency ordinances Monday Monday and last for 30 Contact at 386-752-5604. morning aimed at protect- days. Commissioners can ing flood victims. lengthen or shorten that n Nonperishable food, baby The ordinance prevents time period, depending on items, clothing, blankets, and people from operating all storm recovery. hygiene items can also be water vessels in any area Commissioners also dropped off at the Lake City outside of usual highwa- voted to extend the local HANNAH O. BROWN/Lake City Reporter Reporter, 180 East Duval Street Liberty! ter marks on lakes, rivers state of emergency declara- in Lake City, Monday through and other bodies of water, tion, which expired Sunday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Harry McKay dresses as Patrick Henry and repeats Henry’s revered words, “Give me liberty except when necessary to for another week. or give me death!” at a regional tea party in Olustee Park on Saturday.
MURDER From Page 1A the center, with the excep- tion of an occasional minor violation. “She’s fulfilled all contrac- tural obligations with us,” Logan said. “Her monitor- ing has been satisfactory every year.” John Harrell, public infor- mation officer for DCF, said JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter his agency has encountered Lavelle George is the director of the L-Pop 2 Daycare Center similar positive results with along Ermine Avenue in Lake City. L-Pop 2. “We have seen some minor violations, occassion- ally,” he said. “But nothing big.” Family members and neighbors spoke to the Reporter Monday on the condition of anonymity and expressed shock upon hear- 3(2).+!'% ing news of the shooting. Details about the victim Longer you stay, in the shooting, meanwhile Less you pay began to emerge Monday. Mickler had been arrest- Monthly Unlimited ed four times since 2007, See store for details. according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office web- site. He served more than six months on a number of charges, including the sale, manufacture and delivery of cocaine, aggravated bat- tery, and the willful fleeing and eluding of law enforce- Shopping for ment officers. a mortgage?
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ONE A N O T H E R OPINION VIEW Hold The war them against all in guns, big oil he Obama admin- istration is using contempt more than just the Environmental Protection Agency ost in the controversy Tto “crucify” businesses it over the Supreme doesn’t like. Congress won’t Court’s ruling on enact any gun-control mea- Obamacare was sures, and the American another monumental people aren’t interested in Levent Thursday. The U.S. House paying more at the pump. So of Representatives voted to hold President Obama has to get Attorney General Eric Holder in a lot more creative in push- contempt of Congress for refus- ing his anti-gun, anti-afford- ing to hand over documents in able-energy agenda. His the Operation Fast and Furious latest technique is dispatch- scandal. In it, his department ing the Occupational Safety encouraged American gun deal- and Health Administration ers to sell weapons to agents of Congressional Black (OSHA) to wage small-scale Mexican druglords as part of an battles against guns and oil. investigation of arms trafficking. On June 21, the agency After being smuggled from Caucus makes wrong call announced a “safety stand- border states into Mexico, the down” at oil and gas opera- guns have killed dozens of peo- hen the House smuggled into the U.S. from tions that will run through ple, including U.S. Border Patrol voted Thursday Mexico cause havoc among black July 20. The idea is to tem- Agent Brian Terry. to find Attorney youths. According to the Center porarily stop work while This was the first time in General Eric for American Progress, there a bureaucrat performs an American history that a sitting Holder in crimi- have been more than 25.4 million inspection. “It is hoped that attorney general has been held Wnal contempt of Congress, mem- drug convictions in the U.S. since the stand-down will not only in contempt. bers of the Congressional Black 1980, and one-third of them were heighten awareness for work- The vote was 255-67, largely Caucus walked out. of blacks. ers in the oil-and-gas indus- along partisan lines. Voting yea Why is the Black Caucus try- Star Parker To grasp what’s really motivat- try, but also identify and elim- were 238 Republicans and 17 ing to make this about race? [email protected] ing Cleaver, I apply what I call the inate work-related hazards,” Democrats. It’s about Holder’s refusal to Holder. “Time to Kill” test. John Hermanson, OSHA’s Most Democrats walked out turn over Justice Department It seems pretty clear that Fast In the 1996 film by that name, regional administrator in and didn’t even vote, a contempt- documents requested by the and Furious was a botched opera- a black man in a Mississippi town Dallas, said in a statement. ible action in itself. This wasn’t House Committee on Oversight tion. The ATF lost track of some hires a white lawyer to defend One day earlier, the agency a vote on ethanol subsidies, for and Government Reform in its 2,000 weapons that disappeared him after he kills two white rac- issued a grave warning example, but on making sure investigation of the “Fast and into the hands of criminals in ists who raped and mutilated regarding the purported haz- Congress has all the information Furious” operation. Mexico. In December 2010, his daughter. When the lawyer ards of hydraulic fracturing, it needs to get to the bottom of Fast and Furious was a “gun- weapons traced to this operation makes his closing argument, or fracking, an essential tech- the deadly fiasco. walking” operation conducted were found on smugglers who he asks members of the jury to nique for extracting oil and Mr. Holder said in a letter to by the department’s Bureau of murdered U.S. Border Patrol close their eyes. He describes gas from difficult locations. President Barack Obama that Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and agent Brian Terry. Others were the atrocities done to the girl and OSHA’s complaint is that providing the documents “would Explosives. ATF would allow tied to the murder of at least 200 concludes: “Now, imagine she’s fracking exposes employees raise substantial separation-of- known smugglers to purchase Mexican citizens. white.” His black defendant is to “respirable crystalline sil- powers concerns and potentially arms from dealers in Arizona, The investigation into these acquitted. ica.” That’s a fancy word for create an imbalance in the rela- intending to trace them to their ATF activities began with inqui- So close your eyes. Consider the dust kicked up by trucks tionship” of the executive branch destination with operatives in ries by ranking Senate Judiciary the details about Fast and and other vehicles on a job to Congress. Then how would drug cartels in Mexico. Committee member Charles Furious and then picture that site. It’s a bit suspicious that Congress get to the bottom of an Before the vote, the Black Grassley, R-Iowa, after Terry’s the attorney general is not Eric OSHA bureaucrats haven’t operation that even Mr. Holder Caucus’ chairman, Rep. Emanuel murder. Holder but John Ashcroft (who’d warned of the same danger has admitted was botched? Cleaver, D-Mo., appeared on The Justice Department, in a served under President George at, say, archaeological digs Mr. Holder’s refusal to turn CNN calling the House contempt letter to Grassley, initially denied W. Bush) and that the murdered at native American heritage over the documents also cre- vote “silly and detrimental to one the existence of gun-walking border agent, Terry, is black. sites. ates a constitutional crisis. Mr. human being.” On MSNBC’s operations. But this picture Would Cleaver now call this To be sure, the affordable- Holder’s own Justice Department “Politics Nation,” he told host changed when ATF whistleblow- contempt vote “silly?” Would the fuels industry needs to take would have to enforce the con- Rev. Al Sharpton, “This is parti- ers brought facts to the contrary Black Caucus walk out? the safety of its employees tempt citation against him; obvi- sanship at its most base level.” to light. Subsequently, Justice For the Black Caucus, this is seriously, but it’s increas- ously, it won’t. Sure, it’s an election year. And withdrew its letter, saying its about racial politics. ingly clear that the Obama So, voters will have to take if you had to stretch to appreci- denial of these operations’ exis- Fortunately for us, for Issa administration’s goals reach things into their own hands in ate the complaint against Holder tence was mistaken. (who happens to represent my well beyond ensuring a safe November when they will decide being made by Rep. Darrell Whether there is a fire here home district in California), this work environment. That’s if the whole Obama administra- Issa, R-Calif., chairman of the remains to be seen. But there is is about shedding light on what clear from OSHA’s outra- tion is so contemptible it needs House committee doing the plenty of smoke. might be broken in ATF ops. geous issuance of $111,000 to be replaced. investigation, you might buy Yet Cleaver calls the House in proposed fines on June 11 Cleaver’s claim that this was just vote holding Holder in contempt ■ Star Parker is president of against Illinois Gun Works, ■ The Orange County Register Republican political grandstand- “silly?” The Black Caucus chair- CURE, Coalition on Urban a firing range located in the ing. man should have the opposite Renewal and Education Chicago suburbs. But you don’t have to stretch reaction, if only for concern for (www.urbancure.org) and author of OSHA’s complaint only Lake City Reporter to appreciate the case against his own community. Illegal drugs three books. grows more ridiculous when it describes how a range Serving Columbia County instructor was observed Since 1874 “reaching down on the range The Lake City Reporter is pub‑ floor to collect a loaded hand- lished with pride for residents of God goes missing gun cartridge. The employee Columbia and surrounding counties by Community Newspapers Inc. was not wearing any hand We believe strong newspapers build in presidential campaign protection such as gloves.” strong communities —‑“Newspapers Worse, this maniac was also get things done!” seen touching a broom han- Our primary goal is to f the guarded rhetoric as Berlinerblau writes, the dle without gloves - increas- publish distinguished and profitable community‑oriented newspapers. of the 2012 presidential Democratic Party lacks a thought- ing the fine by $4,200. This mission will be accomplished race between President ful and coherent faith and values Penalties also racked up through the teamwork of professionals Barack Obama and former platform for Obama to tout on the because the range care- dedicated to truth, integrity and hard Massachusetts Gov. Mitt stump. Those sound bites just are lessly disregarded the need work. IRomney is an indication, the can- not there. His staunch supporters for a “labeling system” with Todd Wilson, publisher didates are giving God a rest from in progressive denominations fail “hazard warnings, words, Robert Bridges, editor the public spotlight. to raise tons of money and thus pictures, symbols or a combi- Sue Brannon, controller I began to notice God’s absence Bill Maxwell fail to guide long lines of believers nation thereof” to let employ- shortly after Rick Santorum and [email protected] to the voting booth. ees know they shouldn’t try Dink NeSmith, president Newt Gingrich, both bellicose Third, Catholic bishops, who to drink Hoppes #9 or CLP Tom Wood, chairman Catholics, left the race for the that the Democratic Party no head the nation’s largest denomi- Break-Free solvent, two com- White House. longer should be the “Party of national voting bloc, have taken monly used gun-cleaning LETTERS What I intuited was the disap- Secularism.” on faith and values issues that products. It also knocked pearance of what Georgetown Berlinerblau refers to this traditionally have belonged to the range for its use of Rust- POLICY University professor Jacques approach as “deceptive silence” evangelicals. The bishops are Oleum spray paint without Letters to the Editor should be Berlinerblau refers to as “faith and cites three major reasons for painting Obama as the enemy “precautionary measures to typed or neatly written and double and values politicking” -- invoking it. of “religious freedom,” openly protect employees” - meaning spaced. Letters should not exceed the Almighty in speeches and First, Romney, the GOP’s pre- attacking the president’s views on a multi-part training course in 400 words and will be edited for appealing to the emotions of parti- sumptive nominee, is a Mormon. issues such as gay marriage and how to avoid spraying oneself length and libel. Letters must be san audiences with select biblical He is not a Protestant and certain- contraception. in the face. signed and include the writer’s name, allusions and personal examples ly is not an evangelical Christian, The Supreme Court’s favorable It’s obvious what the White address and telephone number for of living as a true believer. a member of the GOP’s most ruling for the Affordable Care Act House is up to, and the verification. Writers can have two He points out that in 2008, reliable voting bloc. As such, he will not lure Obama and Romney American people shouldn’t letters per month published. Letters for example, then-Illinois Sen. is wary of emphasizing his faith into the faith and values morass. stand for it. The right to keep and guest columns are the opinion of Obama shocked and angered and values bona fides and bring- After all, ultraconservative arms is enshrined in the the writers and not necessarily that of liberal Democrats by promis- ing too much attention to tenets Catholic bishops and evangelicals Constitution; the need for fed- the Lake City Reporter. ing that as president, he would of Mormonism out of synch with already are on the attack. erally approved dust masks, BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, keep George W. Bush’s Office Protestant beliefs. gloves, labels and training Lake City, FL 32056; or drop off at of Faith-Based and Community The second reason for the courses is not. OSHA needs silence is explained this way. On 180 E. Duval St. downtown. Initiatives and would make it a ■ Bill Maxwell is a columnist to stand down. BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. “critical part” of his administra- the president’s side, even if he wants to invoke faith and values, and editorial writer for the BY E-MAIL: tion. Obama was signaling to St. Petersburg Times. ■ The Washington Times [email protected] supporters, Berlinerblau writes, he would risk disaster because, 5A
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July 4 are eligible and invited to your mailing address to submit an application. Linda Sue Lee at lslee44@ Cannon family reunion Autumn Artfest 2012 aol.com or call Linda Hurst The annual Cannon awards will be determined Greene at (386) 752-0561. Reunion will be Wednesday, by the entries and dona- July 4 at the Hart Springs tions received. A minimum Volunteer driver needed pavilion. All ancestors and of $3,000 will be awarded. Shands LakeShore descendants of the William Artwork selected for these Regional Medical Center (Bill) Jackson and Henrietta awards will be exhibited Auxiliary is looking for (Aunt Hett) Clementine at a special “Featured volunteer golf cart driv- Townsend Cannon are Exhibition” at the Suwannee ers to transport staff and invited. Bring a covered River Regionial Library, patients to and from park- dish, drinks, and goodies. Sep. 22-Oct. 5. ing lots and the hospital. All paper products, silver- For more information, Volunteers are asked to ware, cups and ice will be call Suzanne Marcil at (386) work a four-hour shift once provided. Meeting starts at 362-7308. per week, but are welcome noon, lunch at 12:30 p.m. to work more often. They Looking forward to seeing Kindergarten registration will receive a shirt and one everyone there. For more Registration for kinder- free meal with each shift. information call 352-463- garten is ongoing in the To help call (386)292-8000, 7320 or 904-708-3399. local area and should be extension 21216. done at the school for which children are zoned. School Volunteer needed July 6 zoning information is avail- United Way of Suwannee Great CEU Roundup able from any school. The Valley is recruiting volun- The University of Florida following items are needed teers who are willing to IFAS Columbia County to register a child: birth be called upon to staff Extension will host the COURTESY certificate. immuniza- the Columbia County Great CEU Roundup on 10-year award tion record (the school’s Emergency Operations Wednesday, July 11 from nurse reviews all records), Center’s Information 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Attendees Megan Wetherington (center) recently accepted a plaque recognizing her 10 years with the records of physical exami- Center during disasters. will receive CEUs in areas Suwannee River Water Management District. Wetherington, senior professional engineer with nation (which must have These volunteers serve as CORE CEU, Ag. Row the District, joined the organization after graduating with honors from the University of Florida been completed within a the link between the coun- Crop Pest Control, Aquatic with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Presenting the year before school begins), ty emergency management Pest Control, Demo & plaque were Don Quincey (left) and Jon Dinges. and the child’s social secu- offices and the public when Research, Forest Pest rity card (if available). the EOC is activated for Control, Commercial L&O who wishes to learn more Class of ’80 meeting July 20 Each elementary school disasters. and more. Lunch and hand- about Alzheimer’s disease The Columbia High is open from 7:30 a.m. to Anyone willing to serve outs will be provided. Pre- and related dementias is School class of 1980 will Juggler event 5 p.m., Monday through in this capacity when need- register by July 6. To reg- welcome. Topics covered have a planning meeting The Columbia County Thursday. ed or can recruit volun- ister or for more informa- will include: the difference for the class 50th birthday Public Library will host Ron teers through your church tion please contact Derek between Alzheimer’s dis- party July 9 at 6 p.m. at Ed Anglin, Juggler Friday, July Class of ’62 reunion or civic organization should Barber at the Columbia ease and dementia, risk fac- Higg’s place. Anyone can 20 at 10 a.m. at the Fort The Columbia High call Jenn Sawyer, United County Extension Office tors and warning signs for come to this meeting. For White Branch Library and School class of 1962 is plan- Way of Suwannee Vallety at (386)752-5384. For more Alzheimer’s disease, avail- more information call 229- 3 p.m. at the Main Library. ning a reunion this year. Long Term Recovery information visit the FTGA able treatments, and com- 232-1238. Addresses are needed for Coordinator, ast 752-5604, Website at https://www. munity resources. To regis- all classmates. Please send Ext. 101. ftga.org/events/great-ceu- ter for this workshop or for July 21 round-0. more information, please July 10 Class of ‘80 party contact the Alzheimer’s Historical society The Columbia High Author event at library Association at (800) 272- The Columbia County School class of 1980 will Join the Friends of the 3900. Historical Society will meet have a 50th birthday party Library Friday, July 6 at 6 at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July July 21 at 5 p.m. at Ed p.m. at the Main Library 10 at the downtown library. Higgs’ place. Cost is $23 for a tropical evening with July 7 James Montgomery will per person, which includes New York Times bestsell- Flood fundraiser be the guest speaker. The a barbecue dinner with ing author, Tim Dorsey. Three Rivers Rain meeting is free and open two sides and soft drinks. His Serge Storms nov- Relief Fundraiser with to the public. Contact Sean RSVP by July 16 and els include “Pineapple Wayne Levy & Friends on McMahon at 754-4293 for mail money to Melinda Grenade,” “Gator-a-Go-Go,” July 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. further information. Spradley Pettyjohn, 1811 “Nuclear Jellyfish,” “Florida at the Columbia County SW County Rd 242A, Lake Roadkill” and many more. Fairgrounds. $10 Donation. City, Fl 32025. For more Tickets are required due For information call 758- July 11 information call 229-232- to limited seating. Please 3222. Alz workshop 1238. request your free tickets The Alzheimer’s BACON-WRAPPED ChEESy WESTERN at any library location. Association in partnership SIRLOIN STEAK OmELETTE Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. with Columbia County AND EGGS Made with a blend July 9 Ongoing 2 petite USDA select of shredded cheese, Tropical appetizers will be Senior Services will be sirloin steaks wrapped cheese sauce, green served. Don’t miss this Small farms conference presenting a workshop Live Oak Artists Guild in crispy hickory- peepers, onions and smoked bacon. Served diced ham. Served with one-of-a-kind opportunity! Interested in becoming July 11 from 10:30 a.m. to The Live Oak Artists with two eggs and 3 buttermilk pancakes part of Florida’s small farm noon entitled “Know the Guild, in partnership golden hash browns. or fresh fruit. Self defense class community? University of 10 Signs: Early Detection with the Suwannee River 3322 West US HWY 90 | Lake City, FL • (386) 755-2502 The Columbia County Florida/IFAS Columbia Matters”. This program is Regional Library, will be Public Library will host County Extension is part- free of charge and anyone representing their annu- the Academy of Martial nering to host the Florida who wishes to learn more al fine arts exhibition - Arts: Stranger Danger Self Small Farms and Alternative about Alzheimer’s disease Autumn Artfest 2012 - Sept. Defense on Friday, July 6 Enterprises Conference, is welcome. Topics covered 10-21. Applications, with an at 10 a.m. at the Fort White July 27-29 in Kissimmee. will include: the ten most entry fee of $25 for mem- Community Center and at 3 The conference will feature common warning signs of bers and $35 for nonmem- p.m. at the Main Library. Florida farmers, a trade Alzheimer’s disease, the bers, must be submitted by show with suppliers and importance of an early Aug. 21. Applications are Alz workshop resources, farm tours and and accurate diagnosis, available at the following The Alzheimer’s networking opportunities, and working with a medi- locations. The Frame Shop Association in partnership live animal exhibits and a cal team. To register for and Gallery, Rainbow’s with Columbia County Saturday evening social. this workshop or for more End and the Suwannee Senior Services will be Early registration ends July information, please contact River Regional Library. presenting a workshop 9. To register or for more the Alzheimer’s Association Artists can also download July 6 from 10:30 a.m. to information go to www.con- at (800) 272-3900. and print an application noon entitled “Memory ference.ifas.ufl.edu/small- from liveoakartistsguild. Loss, Dementia, and farms or contact Derek org. All artists 18 and older Alzheimer’s disease: The Barber at the Columbia Basics”. This program is County Extension Office at free of charge and anyone (386)752-5384. For Life Insurance Go With OBITUARIES Someone You Know Af_e9liej#@@@ DXip?%Jldd\iXcc Robert Louis Green and two grandchildren, Colby 8^\ek =`eXeZ`XcJ\im`Z\jI\g% and Cooper Green in 2005. Mr. Robert Louis Green, 88, of Mr. Green is survived by his wife, 234 SW Main Blvd. • 752-5866 Lake City passed away peace- Dot Jean Green of Lake City; his fully Saturday, June 30, 2012 at son Robin Green (Karen) of Lake the Suwannee Valley Care Cen- City; and granddaughter Stepha- ter (Haven Hospice) in Lake nie Grace Green of Lake City. City following a lengthy illness. Funeral services for Mr. Green Mr. Green was will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. the son of the Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the late Louis C. First Presbyterian Church with and Civille Perry the Rev. Dr. Roy A. Martin, Jr. of- Green, and was ficiating. Interment will follow at a lifelong resident of Lake City Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens where he was a graduate of Co- Cemetery. Visitation with the lumbia High School Class of family will be one hour before 1942. He attended the University service time at the church (10:00- of Florida before entering the 11:00 A.M.). In lieu of flowers, U.S. Air Force during World War donations may be made to: First II, and after his military service Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box he graduated from the Univer- 469, Lake City, FL, 32056, Life- sity of Florida with a bachelor’s style Enrichment Center, 628 degree in 1949. He then began SE Allison Ct., Lake City, FL a banking career at Columbia 32025, or Haven Hospice, 6037 %BJMZ4QFDJBMT County Bank that would last US HWY 90 West, Lake City, FL Want to know why Christians for over fifty years. He was a 32055. Arrangements are under -6/$) believe what they do? the direction of member of the Rotary Club for GATEWAY- DINNER many years, serving as a Past FOREST LAWN FUNERAL Kol HaMashiach Messianic Congregation President and was the Secretary HOME,3596 S. HWY 441, Lake for many years. Mr. Green had City. (386) 752-1954. Please Invites you to an evening with Richard Rives, a big heart for other people, do- leave words of encouragement t#JH'JTI4BOEXJDI President of Wyatt Archaeological Research and ing many things for them and and love on the guest book at t"VUIFOUJD$VCBOT author of “Too Long in the Sun” and “Time is the not taking credit for any of it. www.gatewayforestlawn.com. Ally of Deceit” and “Fervent Heat” He was a member of First Pres- And So Much More! Richard Rives byterian Church where he was Obituaries are paid advertise- a Deacon Emeritus. Mr. Green ments. For details, call the Lake Mon. -Fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at 7 pm was preceded in death by his City Reporter’s classified depart- -PDBUFEJO8JOO%JYJF1MB[B ment at 752-1293. first wife, Grace Green in 2004, 1JOFXPPE%SJWF -JWF0BL 386-330-2825 at KHM sanctuary, 2432 SW Birley Avenue, Lake City 6A
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canned food donation and Beginning at noon No parking will be allowed 4TH help your neighbors who Wednesday, a portion of on the shoulders of nearby may have lost everything in Southwest Bascom Norris roads because of safety One-year-old From Page 1A the flood.” Drive through the fair- concerns and the need to facing with the flooding. It The fireworks will be grounds complex, immedi- keep main thoroughfares will be a time we can just fired from a safe distance ately in front of the rodeo clear for emergency vehi- struck by car relax and celebrate being behind the rodeo arena. arena, will be closed to cles assisting residents. Americans.” Spectators must bring their traffic. Visitors may drive “We really appreci- From staff reports Shands at the University The event will feature own lawn chair or blanket to the parking areas from ate Columbia County of Florida as a precaution, some of the best musi- and also are encouraged Branford Highway via the Resources stepping up and A one-year-old child FHP said. cal entertainment from to bring mosquito repellant open portion of Southwest assisting us at the last min- was seriously injured by Neither Brannen nor his throughout North Florida. and drink plenty of water in Bascom Norris Drive that ute with the venue,” Decker a car exiting a driveway passenger, Steven Lombard, Vendors will offer a diverse the heat. Spectators will set will end at the parking lot said. “We also want to in Lake City Friday night, 51, Lake City, were injured selection of food options up their chairs in the field at the rodeo arena, or via thank the Lake City Public the Florida Highway Patrol in the 8:41 p.m. accident. and there will be bounce normally used for park- Southwest Mary Ethel Lane Works Department, Lake reported. Numerous adults, teen- houses and games for chil- ing during the Columbia that will provide access City Police Department, Tyler Ray Brannen, 17, agers and small children dren. Entertainment begins County Fair. They will face to the normal fairgrounds Lake City Fire Department Lake City, was exiting were in the area, reports at 5 p.m. and the fireworks the rodeo arena to enjoy the fenced-in area that will be and Lifeguard Ambulance the driveway at 379 SE said. will launch at 9:20 p.m. live music and watch the used for parking. Lake City Service for their coopera- Montrose Drive when the No charges were filed. “There is plenty of park- fireworks. Parking areas Police Department person- tion in moving this event to left side of his 1995 Ford ing and wide open space at will be in the south field nel will provide traffic con- the fairgrounds. We appre- Taurus struck the child, the fairgrounds for every- beside the rodeo arena or trol for the crowd moving ciate the effort of everyone who was playing on a plas- one to come out, relax, inside the fence at the fair- into and out of the fair- — especially our sponsors tic tricycle, according to and enjoy this community grounds complex (the area grounds complex following and vendors — in making reports. event,” said Todd Wilson, where the midway is set up the fireworks. this Chamber event a suc- Jai Lyn Jamal Graham, publisher of the Lake City during the fair). Parking LCPD urges everyone cess.” 1, Lake City was flown to Reporter and president of attendants will be available interested in the fireworks the Chamber of Commerce. beginning at 4:30 p.m. to show to make the effort “I urge everyone to ‘Think assist visitors with orga- to park at the designated Lake City First.’ Bring a nized parking. areas at the fairgrounds. New Patient Exam and Necessary X-rays chairman and S&S Food Stephanie Grace Green of DO150, DO330 GREEN Stores owner. “He was a Lake City. First-time pretty outstanding individ- Funeral services will be $ From Page 1A ual, I think,” Scaff said. held Thursday at 11 a.m. patient Bank senior vice president. Green enjoyed gardening, at the First Presbyterian Reg. $136 SAVINGS29 OF $107 Until his death, Green his family farm, Tiger foot- Church with the Rev. Dr. Expires July 31, 2012 was active as an honored ball, photography and golf, Roy A. Martin, Jr. officiat- member of the bank’s board said his son, Robin Green. ing. Interment will follow ASPEN DENTAL GROUP of directors, serving on the A fan of 1940s big band at Forest Lawn Memorial loan and audit committees. music, Green said, his father Gardens Cemetery. Green was the son transferred old records onto of the late Louis C. and CDs, introducing each song, Civille Perry Green. A 1942 and gave them away. Green Columbia High School grad- said he has a CD in his car uate, Green attended the to listen to his father’s voice University of Florida before and music. entering what would later “He loved what he did. become the U.S. Air Force He loved helping people,” during World War II. Green said. After his military service, Quick to forgive, Green he graduated from UF in said his father didn’t like 1949 and began his career to take credit for his good at Columbia County Bank. deeds. “He was an all-around The bank’s name changed to good guy. I’m going to miss Columbia Bank in 2006. him.” “He was a very modest Green was a member of person,” said his wife of six the Lake City Rotary Club years, Dot Jean Green. “He and served as secretary never took credit for it, but for 15 years and president he did a lot.” Growing up in in 1970. He served on the Lake City, she said she knew board of Columbia County Green all her life. “We had Chamber of Commerce and a wonderful neighborhood at one time was treasurer of bunch,” she said. the local Salvation Army. “He was one of the most He was appointed by the Christian, loving people governor to the Lake City and yet he wasn’t dull. He Library Board and was was witty and mysterious at instrumental in the initial times,” she said. organization of the library. During the war, Green He was elected president of wrote letters home and took the Columbia High School pictures, which he donated Alumnae Association to a World War II museum and was chairman of the in Tallahassee, she said. group two Florida Brokers The couple was almost fin- Association. ished with a scrapbook of He was a member of his life, letters and photog- First Presbyterian Church raphy. where he was a Deacon Around town, people Emeritus after 35 years on would thank him for loan- the board of directors. ing them money to start Green was preceded in businesses, she said. Some death by his first wife of even thanked him for not 53 years, Grace Green in granting a loan that would 2004, and two grandchil- have been a mistake, she dren, Colby and Cooper Hosted by: said. Green in 2005. “Robert Louis was one of Green is survived by his the best,” she said. wife, Dot Jean Green of Lake City Reporter “It’s quite a loss,” said Lake City; his son Robin Board of County Commissioners Lester Scaff, Columbia Green (Karen) of Lake City of Lake City Bank Board of Directors City; and granddaughter TD Bank First Baptist Church Robert Woodard Financial Advisor
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