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FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 PUTNAM COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER $1 Loyalty Questioned, IT Terrors Exposed Commissioners demand explanation for perceived slight

By Nick BlaNk Palatka Daily News [email protected]

Palatka commissioners made their outrage clear Thursday while grilling the city manager regarding him attending a breakfast with Gov. Ron DeSantis while commissioners weren’t even notified of the visit. In his closing comments during the Palatka City SARAH CAVACINI/Palatka Daily News Commission meeting, Mayor Corbett Higman, the vice president of strategic accounts at Inspired Terrill Hill said he felt a bit Technologies, talks about all of the issues with the city’s computer beyond mad and disrespected systems during a commission meeting Thursday. because of the slight. After he found out city com- missioners were not invited — but City Manager Don Holmes as well as Putnam County law City, expert: Contract enforcement, government and business leaders were — he began calling officials in the picture. The invitations came from needed to boost state Rep. Bobby Payne, “When I look at that picture, Payne. “I said, ‘There’s no face sioners, but while Holmes – R-Palatka, who told Hill he what I see is it looks like a there that represents the city who answers to the city com- didn’t have much time to bunch of guys who just left the except the city manager.’” mission – was there, no other invite people. Hill found out O.K. Corral who came togeth- Hill said Payne invited about the visit through social er to have a meeting,” Hill said, County Administrator Terry insufficient tech system media, he said. recalling his conversation with Suggs and county commis- See SLIGHT, Page 8A By Sarah cavaciNi Palatka Daily News [email protected] ABOVE: During a city commission meeting Thursday evening, Palatka CRESCENT CITY – Commissioners unanimously approved seek- City Manager Don Holmes addresses his attendance at Gov. ing a contract for a four-month information technology plan after a company said some programs haven’t been updated for 14 years. Ron DeSantis’ visit to C P Deli Monday. Corbett Higman, the vice president of strategic accounts at Inspired Technologies, said Crescent City computers have no firewall protec- RIGHT: Palatka Mayor Terrill Hill tion from hackers, no anti-virus program and a Microsoft program says race played a factor in Palatka from 2007. But Higman said the municipalities his company works city commissioners not being invited with have never been hacked. to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ visit to C P “I’ll tell you straight up what I tell every single client. There’s no bul- Deli on Monday. let-proof solution,” Higman said. The potential plan would last through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. No contract was finalized during Thursday’s Crescent City Photos by NICK BLANK/ Palatka Daily News See TECH, Page 3A CDC eases restrictions on vaccinated people Cars line up in February so Palatka Daily News Putnam residents The Centers for Disease Control vaccinated two weeks after receiving can receive a and Prevention announced their final vaccine dose. dose of the A day before national mask man- Thursday people who are fully vac- According to the Florida dates loosened, the number of cinated can “resume activities with- Department of Health, 19,268 COVID vaccine. Putnam County coronavirus deaths out wearing a mask or physically Putnam County residents had been increased to 152. distancing.” But people must still vaccinated by Wednesday and File photo Since the beginning of the pan- follow state, local, federal or busi- 14,212 received all necessary vac- demic, the Florida Department of ness mask recommendations. cine dosages. Health reported, 6,572 virus cases These changes do not apply to have been reported in Putnam health care settings, according to the County as of Wednesday. CDC. People are considered fully See CDC, Page 3A Congratulations! ANITA SPEARS Beck Nissan Salesperson of the Month for April! I would like to say thank you to all my customers for making me April sales person of the month! This has been a trying year for me with my only sister Vanita Turley fi nding out she had stage 4 lung cancer January 9th and sadly losing her battle on March 31. Anyone who comes in and buys a new or pre-owned car from me I will donate $100.00 to Hospice in her memory. Stop by or give me a call and let me put a deal together for you NISSAN and your family. God bless and again thank you all! - Anita Spears Hwy 17 N., Palatka • 386-328-2775

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PALATKA DAILY NEWS Today in History www.palatkadailynews.com 1825 St. Johns Ave., Palatka FL 32177 MAIL: P.O. Box 777, Palatka, FL 32178 Today is Friday, May 14, the 134th USPS 418-500 day of 2021. There are 231 days left in the year. Periodicals postage paid at Palatka, FL, Palatka Daily News, est. 1885, is TODAY IN PUTNAM published daily Tuesday through Saturday. In 1915, the Florida Colonization POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Co. of Palatka purchased 5,000 acres Palatka Daily News, P.O. Box 777, of land on the G.S.&F. Railway, Palatka FL 32178 extending from Carraway to MAIN NUMBER ..... 386-312-5200 Baywood. They planned to “lay out the town at Carraway, sell town lots Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to at reasonable prices, and with each 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. town lot, give a deed to a 10-acre tract nearby for crop development. Call about classified or display ads, questions about circulation or any In 1942, Putnam County called for other newspaper business. Call 24-hour aircraft spotters. Blood with news tips at any time. Just fol- donors were asked to report to the low the instructions after business Elks Club to donate to the Central hours or email: Submitted photo Florida Blood Bank. [email protected] The ladies of the American Legion Post 293 in Interlachen held its first flea market Saturday to raise money for its In 1945, the wife of Glenn [email protected] veterans and building fund. Seventeen vendors sold their wares during the event, including Jean Russell, left, and her Stephens of Palatka, who had been daughter, Heather Henry from Tampa, who came to help at the First Congregational Church of Interlachen’s booth. missing in action since December CIRCULATION Other highlights of the day was the bloodmobile and a car wash by the Boys Scouts of Interlachen. The ladies of the when German broke through Allied Please call 386-312-5200 to report Post also had a bake sale, a table selling their treasures, lunches in the kitchen and tickets for drawings for chances to lines, received word that he had been problems with the delivery of your win gift baskets at their Xmas in July bazaar July 10. County Commissioner Larry Harvey also cooked smoked pork freed and was in a Belgian hospital. butts for the fundraiser. paper. Circulation office hours are 8:30 In 1986, Palatka Woman’s Club a.m. - 5 p.m. If you leave a message, dedicated the fountain that once stood at the historic Putnam House please give your name, mailing address each night, about half the number that reporting a story about recent unruly at its new home on the courthouse and phone number. usually enter, Edwards said. The final behavior in South Beach when a group of lawn. Announcement round on July 24 will have about 24 final- people turned on them, Yates said during In 1998, the Putnam County For home delivery subscription, ists. an 11 p.m. news broadcast. School District reported that the including tax The bar also plans to stage its “Running “Just really shaken up. Been reporting results of three major tests required 13 weeks ...... $24.62 PALATKA of the Bulls,” a spoof event featuring a for a very long time, don’t want to date by the state Board of Education 26 weeks ...... $49.25 Post making plans for parade of Ernest Hemingway look-alikes, myself, but about 20 years, and I’ve never showed that test scores were up. 52 weeks ...... $93.68 some riding fake bulls on wheels. The been attacked like this on a story,” Yates EZ-pay ...... $84.00 Memorial Day parade event is planned for the early afternoon said. “The ironic part was, we were actu- TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT IN HISTORY Digital only ...... $7/month American Legion Bert Hodge Post July 24. ally covering crime on South Beach.” On May 14, 1955, representatives 45 is making plans for the Memorial The look-alike contest is a cornerstone The Miami Beach City Commission from eight Communist bloc coun- Day parade and inviting all veterans to event of the annual Hemingway Days voted Wednesday to restrict early-morn- tries, including the Soviet Union, CIRCULATION MANAGER participate in memory and honor of Festival, staged around the author’s July 21 ing alcohol sales as a way to combat signed the Warsaw Pact in Poland. Stacy Grell ...... 386-312-5243 fallen veterans. birthday and other activities are being unruly behavior. Starting May 22, last call (The Pact was dissolved in 1991.) Circulation Manager Anyone interested in participating in planned, Edwards said. will be rolled back from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. [email protected] the parade, including organizations Other events include the Key West during a seven-month pilot program. ON THIS DATE who want to have a float, can email Marlin Tournament, a Hemingway muse- “An entertainment-only district has In 1643, Louis XIV became King OBITUARIES Post Commander Ken Moore at um exhibit of rare memorabilia, literary given us something we just can’t control,” of France at age 4 upon the death of Death notices and obituaries are [email protected] or call 916- readings, a 5k run and paddleboard race, a said Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber his father, Louis XIII. published daily. We accept obituaries 7601. street fair and the announcement of the during the commission meeting. In 1787, delegates began gathering and photos from funeral homes. The winner of the Lorian Hemingway Short Just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, a 911 at the State House in Philadelphia to Story Competition. call came in regarding a large fight that draw up the United States deadline is 5 p.m. Obituaries can be State News Hemingway lived in Key West through- had broken out on Ocean Drive, accord- Constitution; the convention did not emailed to news@palatkadailynews. out most of the 1930s, and it was there that ing to Miami Beach police spokesman achieve a quorum of seven states com. For information about obituaries he wrote such classics as “For Whom the Ernesto Rodriguez. He said the crew was until May 25. and our policies, call 386-312-5234. KEY WEST Bell Tolls,” ”The Snows of Kilimanjaro” attacked when they began filming the In 1796, English physician Edward PUBLISHER and “To Have and Have Not.” fight. 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She She leaves to cherish her pre- after string of vehicle vided by families. Death notices also attended services at her res- cious memories: sons, Alonzo are brief announcements pub- Larry Harvey Jr. idence, Barry Manor. She was a (Shelia) Walker of Crescent lished at no charge. woman who loved her God, and City, Arthur Whipple Jr. of Larry Harvey Jr., 48, of Palm her Bible was always laid on her Crescent City, Raymond Callie Ann Coast, was born to Larry pillows after making her bed. Whipple of Ocala and Wayne thefts, burglaries Harvey Sr. and Geraldine Preceding her in death other (Natona) Whipple of Palatka; Green Bennett Bellamy McGlocking on than her parents were two daughters, Mae A. Whipple of S u n d a y , daughters, Barbara Byrd and Crescent City and Vivian Palatka Daily News Flex was taken and later found Callie Ann Green Bennett, March 25, Janice Williams; one grand- Whipple of Palm Coast; aunts, at a Holly Lane residence with 67, a native and lifelong resident 1973, at daughter, Lorraine M. Jenkin; Sallie Mae Walker and Maggie Authorities are investigating several items were reported of Penney Farms, entered the Flagler and two sisters, Willie M. Pitts, both of Jacksonville; 21 two vehicle thefts and multiple stolen, the agency said. A sunset of life Friday, May 7, Hospital in St. Murphy and Loreen Francis. grandchildren; 16 great-grand- vehicle burglaries in Palatka Lincoln arc welder was also 2021, at Baptist Medical Center Augustine. He She leaves to cherish her children; two great-great-grand- that resulted in the theft of a taken from a shed at a Palm in Jacksonville. was employed memory: four daughters, Ms. children; special extended rela- firearm, a designer handbag Avenue residence Wednesday. She was the daughter of w i t h Margaret Cainion-Ellington tives, the Shelton family; and a and an arc welder. The sheriff’s office is Perkin and Lily Jean (Kenney) Budweiser (caregiver), Tara Crosland host of nieces, nephews, cous- In the Rolling Hills neigh- reminding residents to lock Green and was born and Pepsi as a (Leon) of Palatka, Ida Sanders ins, friends, and countless other borhood, four unincorporated their vehicles. Concerned resi- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1953. commercial driver licenses of Jacksonville and Sheila caring relatives. Palatka homes and one home dents can call 911 or the sher- “Ann” was a operator. For many years he Fleming (Kalvin) Of Visitation of family and within city limits were also bur- iff’s office’s non-emergency line 1971 graduate attended E.A. Kelly Memorial Gainesville; special friend and friends will be 5:30–7 p.m. glarized, according to a Putnam at 329-0800 to report suspi- of Clay High Church of God In Christ with caregiver, Karen Wallace of Friday, May 14 (today) at Jethro County Sherriff’s Office social cious activity or a suspicious School. Over his mother. Palatka; three sons, Malvin First Baptist Church, 101 Cedar media post. The sheriff’s office person. her working He received his education in Cumbie of Haines City, Joseph St. in Crescent City. The home- and the Palatka Police “Please take valuables career, she was the St. John County School Ryan and Anthony Norwood of going celebration will be grave- Department are investigating including wallets, purses, IDs employed in District and later received his Gainesville; 15 grandchildren; side at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, the burglaries. and firearms inside and do not environmen- general education development nine great-grandchildren; two 2021, at Eden Cemetery, 921 A handgun was stolen from leave them in the vehicles,” the tal services at certificate. He loved being in great-great-grandchildren; one Oakwood St. in Crescent City. a vehicle burglarized March 24 agency said. “One vehicle did the Penney the presence of family and sister, Maria Murphy; two Her pastor, the Rev. Adrian on Locust Avenue. The next have a broken window, but the Retirement Community, enjoyed being nurtured by his brothers, Lonnie Murphy and Washington of Jethro First burglary occurred April 5 at others showed no sign of forced Comfort Inn, Orange Park mother. Anthony Murphy; a host of Baptist Church in Crescent Citra Drive when a black 2020 e nt r y.” Medical Center and at Doctor’s On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, nieces, nephews and other rela- City, is the eulogist. Chevrolet Tahoe was stolen Anyone with information Inlet Elementary School. She Larry answered the master’s call tives; as well as friends at Barry Arrangements are entrusted and discovered later that day about the burglaries has been was a member of New Hope to join his father, the late Larry Manor Senior Apartments. to the care of Karl N. Flagg on Dellwood Avenue with asked to contact Crime Missionary Baptist Church Harvey Sr., at Good Samaritan When her demise occurred, Serenity Memorial Chapel. money missing, according to Stoppers of Northeast Florida under the pastoral leadership of Rehabilitation Center in she was a resident of Solaris the sheriff’s office. A Louis at 888-277-8477. Tips are the Rev. John T. Haymon. The Daytona Beach. HealthCare in Palatka. Vuitton bag was taken from reported anonymously. same faith values that her moth- He leaves to cherish his pre- A public viewing will be Death Notices another vehicle at the Citra er instilled in her were instilled cious memories: sons, Larry 5–6:30 p.m. Friday, May 14, Drive property. Copyright 2021 by Palatka in her children. Ann loved gar- Harvey III and Jawaun Myers; 2021 (today), at D.A. Boyd Sr. On May 5, a 2015 white Ford Daily News - all rights reserved. dening and had a natural green daughter, Kiana Bednarcik; Memorial Chapel. A graveside thumb because everything she mother, Geraldine Bellamy service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Roosevelt L. touched blossomed. She loved McGlocking; brothers, Ronnie May 15, 2021, at Oak Hill East spending quality time with Edwards and Harold Felton; sis- Cemetery in Palatka. Dingle Jr. family members and also ter, Regina Adams; and a host of During all services, please enjoyed going on family cruises. nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, follow CDC COVID-19 guide- Roosevelt Lawrence Dingle She treasured being a granny to extended family and sorrowing lines, including required masks Jr., 58, of Palatka, entered the her grandchildren and friends. with social distancing. sunset of life Thursday, May 13, great-grandson. The family of the late Larry Arrangements are entrusted 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Ann is preceded in eternal Harvey Jr. will receive friends to D.A. Boyd & Sons Funeral Care Center in Palatka. rest by her beloved daughters, and the community 5–6 p.m. Home. Arrangements entrusted to Promona and Valerie; grand- Friday, May 14, 2021 (today), at the care of Karl N. Flagg daughter, Desiree LaShae New St. James Missionary Jerelene Serenity Memorial Chapel. Burney; loving parents, Lily Baptist Church in St. Augustine, Jean and Perkin Green; broth- Nathaniel Jackson, pastor. Walker Whipple Katie Martinez ers, Amos Green and Jimmy A celebration of life will be 2 Green; and her much-loved p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Jerelene Walker Whipple, 76, Catherine G. “Katie” nephew, Cecil Marcel Sanders. New St. James Missionary of Crescent City, entered the Martinez, 89, of Palatka, passed To cherish her precious Baptist Church, Nathaniel sunset of life Saturday, May 8, from this life Thursday, May 13, SARAH CAVACINI/Palatka Daily News memories and to celebrate her Jackson, Pastor. Pastor 2021, at Memorial Hospital in 2021, at her home following an Interim Crescent City Manager Phil Leary listens to talks about life and legacy: loving and car- Christopher T. Coleman is the Jacksonville. extended illness. improving the city’s IT system. ing husband, Robert Lee eulogist. A native of Fitzgerald, Ga., Arrangements will be Bennett Jr. of Penny Farms; Interment: Woodlawn she was the daughter of Albert announced by Johnson- the city’s data offsite. revered sons and well-loved Cemetery. and Roberta Walker and was Overturf Funeral Home. “So if a hurricane comes daughters-in-law, Brian Family and friends may sign b o r n Tech through, knocks out Crescent Antonio (Crystal) Green Sr. of the register book at www.cole- Thursday, Carolyn D. Turk City, Palatka, any of the region- Jacksonville and Miguel mansmortuary.com. Nov. 30, 1944. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A al area, you have a whole (Felicia) Simeon of Fresno, Arrangements are in the car- She was edu- Carolyn D. Turk, 65, of encrypted set of all the data for Calif.; grandsons, Brian A. Jr. ing hands of Coleman’s cated in Ben Palatka, passed away Thursday, Commission meeting, but the city hosted offsite some- and Major Green; granddaugh- Mortuary Family. Hill County, May 13, 2021, at Putnam interim City Manager Phil where,” Higman said. “… We ters, Sydney Green and Lily Ga., School Community Medical Center in Leary said he will work with can talk about that later, but the Simeon; great-grandson, Caleb Fannie Mae District. She Palatka following an extended Higman to finalize one with the big thing is the current backup Michael Burney; beloved sister, was united in illness. city’s best interests. situation is just not sustain- Sandra (Steve) Brown- Murphy-Williams holy matrimo- Masters Funeral Home of The commissioners’ motion a b l e .” Timmons of Middleburg; trea- ny to Arthur Lee Whipple Sr., Palatka is in charge of arrange- stipulated the contract would be Although Thursday’s sured brothers, Allen Green of Ms. Fannie Mae Murphy- and they eventually settled in ments. brought back for approval at the approval was for a four-month St. Petersburg and Peter (Pastor Williams, 90, affectionately Crescent City. She was the next meeting. The commission contract, it could be extended Ezella) Green of Pier Station; called “Mae” by her immediate blessed mother of six sons and Napoleon Walker Jr. has its regular meetings every longer once the fiscal year ends. and a host of other relatives and family, entered the sunset of life two daughters. She was truly second Thursday of the month. Once the fiscal year ends, city friends. Monday, May 10, 2021. the soul of her family. She lived Napoleon Walker Jr., 75, of “The longer we wait, the officials have the option to Visitation of family and She was born Jan. 29, 1931, in life to the fullest by spending Palatka, entered the sunset of more risk we are under,” Leary change the contract or work friends will be 5–7 p.m. Friday, Donalsonville, Ga., to the late time with her family and main- life Wednesday, May 12, 2021, said. “… I think it’s prudent that with a different company. May 14 (today) at New Hope Jake Murphy and Lillie Mae tained a very protective and at UF Health in Gainesville. we move forward as quickly as “I can’t make any guaran- Baptist Church, 4395 Palmetto Bell-Murphy. Ms. Fannie motherly spirit. She was a very Arrangements entrusted to possible.” tees,” Higman said. “But what I Ave. in Penney Farms. A attended Seminole County compassionate woman and her the care of Karl N. Flagg Besides the lack of protec- can promise you is if we get the memorial celebration will be 10 Training School in home was a sanctuary of love. Serenity Memorial Chapel tion from hacking, Higman proper backups in place and a.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Donaldsonville, Ga., where she She was a devoted mother of also said the city’s only data they’re encrypted and they’re New Hope Pavilion, located excelled in basketball and run- her church, Jethro First Baptist backup is one USB flash drive moved offsite, we would never across from the church. The ning track. Church. Her favorite pastimes that is kept in the same build- have to pay a ransom.” Rev. Adrian Andrews, pastor, is She often included reading her Bible, ing as data already on the com- the eulogist. bragged on spending time in her garden, puters. He would want to look Copyright 2021 by Palatka Arrangements are entrusted her running cooking and traveling back to for a long-term solution to host Daily News - all rights reserved. to the care of Karl N. Flagg the 50-yard her Georgia hometown to Serenity Memorial Chapel. dash. As she spend time with her family. She started her was not only the true matriarch Joseph (Joey) adult life, she of her family, she was a second aware of the rare risk of blood resided for a mother/grandma to countless clots with low platelets after Flanders III short while in others. She will forever be CDC vaccination and that other St. Augustine with her remembered for these gifts and COVID-19 vaccines are avail- On April 22, 2021, Joseph then-husband, John Cainion, the memories. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A able where this risk has not (Joey) Flanders III, 68, passed shortly returning to In addition to her parents, been seen,” the CDC said. peacefully away in Daytona Donalsonville, Ga., to later Jerelene Whipple was preceded Free vaccinations with no The federal agency said the Beach lovingly surrounded by move to Palatka with her sister, in eternal rest by her husband, appointment needed are avail- chance of getting a blood clot is his family. Loreen, in the late 1950s. Arthur Lee Whipple Sr.; sons, able Tuesday through Thursday rare, but people are recom- He is survived by his wife; his She was a great cook and SSG Stayce Lamar Whipple Sr. every week at 1101 Husson mended to look out for severe daughter and son; his step- seamstress. Cooking led her to and Alphonso Whipple Sr.; sister, We Ave. in Palatka. Bread of Life, headaches, blurred vision, daughter and stepson; seven work in different restaurants Bernice Holley; brother, Alton 320 N. Fifth St. in Palatka, will shortness of breath, chest pain, grandchildren; his mother; two such as Monnies Café on St. Walker; great-grandchildren, Understand offer vaccinations 10 a.m. – 3 leg swelling, persistent abdomi- sisters; and two brothers. Johns Ave (Lemon Street at the p.m. today. nal pain, and easy bruising or He was predeceased by his time) and Town House Johnson & Johnson vaccines tiny blood spots under the skin. father and grandparents. His Restaurant (Old Southwell Pet of the Day Commitment are available from the Florida The chance of a blood clot memory will forever be carried building) and Hudson Pulp and Department of Health in has happened at a rate of seven in our hearts. Paper (GP). She was the only JACK You can rely on Putnam County by calling 326- per 1 million women vaccinat- Thank you to the staff at female taxicab driver when only Edward Jones for 3200. The Johnson & Johnson ed, according to the CDC. Halifax Hospital for all the care men were known to drive at one-on-one attention, vaccine requires only one shot you provided for him. A family that time. for a person to be fully vacci- Copyright 2021 by Palatka service of remembrance will be While living in Donalsonville, our quality-focused nated. The CDC approved the Daily News - all rights reserved. held at a later date in Palatka. Ga., she was a member of investment philosophy continued use of the Johnson & Memorial donations may be Holyneck Missionary Baptist and straight talk about Johnson vaccine April 23 made to The American Cancer Church, former member of despite a handful of people who Society or to Volusia County Calvary Baptist Church in your financial needs. received the single shot report- Halifax Health Hospice. Palatka and Spring Hill Baptist To learn more, call ing blood clots. Please meet Jack and share his story. Jack’s owner was put into a nursing home. He is today. “Women younger than 50 6-7 years old. He’s house broken, trained and years old especially should be gets along with everyone and everything. Jack needs a home ASAP as he’s so sweet and doesn’t understand. Jack is at Treasure Beach Bill Mutchie, CFP® Adoption Center 6101 A1A S St Augustine AAMS® Putting You First! Open 10-4 Financial Advisor Member SIPC If you can give this pet a home please contact SAFE. 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f you’ve been near the Palatka riverfront this week, you’ve likely noticed preparations have to move past pandemic I been underway for a big weekend of fishing. The Wolfson Children’s Bass Tournament is back hank you to the Palatka Daily News because the virus cannot be eliminated without in Palatka, with as many as 800 anglers competing for publishing the editorial from the significant buy-in to the vaccination process. for cash prizes on the St. Johns River. T Miami Herald on April 30 regarding Yes, there are still many unknowns regard- Brian Seay, the co-chairman of the tournament, vaccination of health care workers, particu- ing this illness. Conflicting advice often said in Wednesday’s Palatka Daily News that larly in the long-term care facilities. This comes when new information is available. A Wolfson representatives look forward to returning article is a good starting place for discussion former chancellor of Germany once said, “I to Palatka. He praised the city, the Putnam County but only touches the tip of the iceberg. reserve the right to be smarter tomorrow that Chamber of Commerce and the numerous volun- I am dismayed by the amount of disinfor- I am today.” Guidelines suggested one day mation floating around, the finger-pointing, but changed the next does not mean that teers who make the tournament a success. the politicizing and the lack of curiosity for somebody was lying, simply that new infor- After the in-person tournament was canceled last the truth about the COVID-19 pandemic mation is available. year due to COVID-19, it’s good to see Wolfson and vaccines. We make many profound decisions in our trailers dotting the riverfront once again with the I recently returned from Washington, D.C. lives without 100% certainty. An educated lifting of some virus restrictions. Seay said tourna- The contrast in attitudes is amazing. guess is sometimes necessary. The attitude ment organizers and competitors are still taking The nation’s capital is locked down like a around here unfortunately, seems to be “My city under siege. Virtually all the museums mind is made up. Do not confuse me with safety precautions related to the virus. and government buildings are closed. Most the facts.” Seay said up to 400 boats are expected for restaurants are not functioning. A 10-foot JACKMATHENY There is genuine fear on the part of some Saturday’s tournament, with each boat carrying two fence surrounds the Capitol and the White people who were mistreated in the past, but anglers. According to Wolfson, that makes it the House can hardly be seen because of plastic. knowledge or consent. In some cases, this the other attitude I experience is, “Speaking second-largest bass tournament in the nation. The concrete flowerpots are flowerless. There may be economically true, but scientifically from a vast fund of ignorance, I sincerely and Festivities kicked off Thursday with the Lads and are more squirrels than cars on Constitution speaking, a miracle has taken place. strongly feel that ...” Lasses tournament. The VIP and Friends tourna- Avenue. Everyone was wearing a mask We should recognize this plague is still I cannot get anybody to tell me where this whether they needed it or not. killing people. We now have the big guns to garbage is coming from, but you cannot ment is today. Late registration for the main event In contrast, on return to North Florida, it blow this demon out of the water, but we scream “fire” in a crowded theater. Trying to begins 2 a.m. Saturday. Boats will start launching in looks like a free and prosperous relic of the have to pull the trigger. Basic public health discredit the vaccine is also dangerous. flights of 50 from the Palatka City Docks at safe past. Jacksonville and St. Augustine look a lit- hygiene should be observed. Please. Please. We must come together and light. Weigh-ins begin 3 p.m. tle more like Washington, but most of Washing hands, social distancing, avoid- create an attitude of learning and working Sure, competitors will vie for cash prizes, fans Palatka seems to be oblivious to the realities ing crowds, especially indoors and wearing a together that does not represent the hysteria will enjoy watching the weigh-ins and Putnam of this pandemic. mask all have their place. However, the of Washington or the blindness of some of businesses will welcome more visitors. But the pur- Although over 580,000 people in this weapon that is most likely to stop this our local population. country have died from this virus, many con- scourge is the vaccines that are now readily Talk to each other and those you trust. pose of the tournament is to raise money for the tinue to pretend there is a hoax being perpe- available. Millions of doses have now been Our leaders should be proactive and take a Jacksonville children’s hospital, which also services trated on the land. “I’m from the govern- administered with very little evidence of any stand. We must get everybody we possibly Putnam youth. Since its inception in 1989, the ment; I’m here to help you.” This time they serious harm to any significant number or can vaccinated so that we can all go about tournament has raised more than $5 million for the really are here to help. groups of individuals. our business later this year. nationally-recognized children’s hospital. Those There are people who are genuinely afraid It has been estimated that we need 80% to funds go toward buying equipment, along with the government is trying to do something 85% of the population immunized to stop the Dr Jack Matheny has been a family practice physician in helping children and their families. that will harm citizens. There are memories virus in its tracks. Failing to take this vaccine Palatka since 1987. His email is jackmatheny.news@ of past experiments on people without their will guarantee that more people will die gmail.com. The public can also contribute to the hospital’s cause by purchasing tickets for a drawing to win a new bass boat. The purple boat – valued at $68,000 – sparkled alongside the riverbank this week. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at wolf- ELECTED OFFICIALS sonbasstournament.com. While the hospital benefits directly from the tournament, so does the Putnam County economy. Chamber of Commerce President Dana Jones Palatka City Commission Interlachen estimates the Wolfson events will have about a $1 • Mayor: Terrill Hill • Mayor: Ken Larsen million impact locally. Restaurants, hotels and • City Hall: 329-0100 • Town Hall: 684-3811 other businesses will appreciate the extra traffic • Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected] from competitors and folks behind the scenes who Meets second and fourth Thursday, 6 p.m. have been in the area throughout the week. Meets second Tuesday, 7 p.m. But the tournament is about helping children. Pomona Park “We’ve put protocols in place to safely host the Putnam County Commission • Mayor: Joseph Svingala bass tournament in-person this year and are look- • Board of County Commissioners: 329-0205 • Town Hall: 649-4902 ing forward to seeing everyone on the water,” Seay • Email: [email protected] • Email: www.pomonapark.com/index.php/re- said. “Whether an angler, volunteer, sponsor or Meets second and fourth Tuesday, 9 a.m. community supporter, each participant brings a sources/contact-us personal motivation for joining the bass tourna- Meets second Tuesday, 6 p.m. ment and supporting Wolfson Children’s Hospital.” Crescent City Welaka The Daily News appreciates the work the hospital • Mayor: Michele Myers • Mayor: Jamie Watts does and we welcome those associated with the tour- • City Hall: 698-2525 • Town Hall: 467-9800 nament back to Palatka. Thanks also to civic groups • Email: [email protected] • Email: https://www.welaka-fl.gov/mayor and other organizations who will help with parking Meets second Thursday, 6 p.m. and other tournament duties. Good luck, anglers! Meets second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

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The Colonial ment in the state of Florida tapped-out service stations Pipeline delivers about 45% of present, why wouldn’t you have across more than a dozen U.S. the gasoline consumed on the the highest-ranking officials in states Thursday while the oper- East Coast, but there were no the city?” Hill asked. ator of the nation’s largest gaso- gasoline shortages, according Hill referred to last year’s pro- line pipeline reported making to government officials and tests surrounding racial and “substantial progress” in resolv- energy analysts, just delays in social justice throughout the NICK BLANK/Palatka Daily News ing the computer hack-induced delivering the fuel from Gulf nation, saying it was an indica- Palatka Commissioner Will Jones inquires why City Manager Don Holmes was invited to a meeting shutdown responsible for the Coast refineries. tor of how vital it is to be inclu- with the governor but didn’t let any of the Palatka City Commission know about the visit. empty tanks. “We are not out of the woods sive. He said Payne’s lack of an About 70% of North yet, but the trees are thinning invitation contained malice and Carolina’s gas stations were still out,” Richard Joswick, global was thought out in advance. consequences are just as hurtful without fuel amid panic-buying head of oil analytics at S&P “It’s about race. It’s about eth- and harmful as intended conse- and about half the stations in Global Platts, said. ics. It’s about culture. It’s about quences,” Holmes said. Virginia, South Carolina and Gas stations should be back to right and wrong,” Hill said. Campbell and Hill later said Georgia were tapped out, normal next week, though, if the “The America I dream of, and they appreciated Holmes’ apol- GasBuddy.com reported. pipeline restart goes as planned most of us dream of, is sup- ogy. Washington, D.C., was among and consumers are convinced posed to be one where we have Contacted Thursday night the hardest-hit locations, with that they no longer need to pan- the same opportunities and we after the meeting, Payne said 73% of stations out, the site’s ic-buy fuel, Joswick said. He all gain the same level of invitations for the breakfast tracking service showed. estimated that full recovery for respect.” were not meant to exclude any President Joe Biden said the East and Gulf coasts would Commissioner Justin ethnicity, religion or color. Thursday that U.S. officials do take at least a couple of weeks. Campbell and Hill quizzed Payne, who was conducting not believe the Russian govern- In Virginia, however, the Holmes on his attendance and government business from Key ment was involved in the hack pipeline shutdown still pro- not informing commissioners. West late last week when invites of the Colonial Pipeline, which duced palpable effects Hill said he lost trust in Holmes, were being made, said he had stretches from Texas to New Thursday. Stephen Brich, the and Commissioner Will Jones been limited on time. The visit Jersey. But he added, “We do Virginia Department of asked where Holmes’ loyalties lie. Submitted photo was intended to last 45 minutes, have strong reason to believe Transportation highways com- Gesturing to the audience, City Manager Don Holmes, bottom right, is among local and only up to 12 people to be that the criminals who did the missioner, said the agency is Jones said, “I’ve sat over there government and business leaders who had breakfast with Gov. invited. He said he would chalk attack are living in Russia. limiting nonessential travel and on that side prior to being elect- Ron DeSantis on Monday. up negative reactions as a lesson That’s where it came from.” asking its employees to contin- ed and watched two other city learned. A cyberattack by hackers ue working remotely as a con- managers be fired without a “We’ve turned it into some- who lock up computer systems servation strategy. The decision cause, without any explanation. said, so being excluded from the not asked a question. I was never thing sour and negative because and demand a ransom to impacts about 4,000 workers. And we had people on this event was a slap in the face. introduced to the governor by of people getting their feelings release them hit the pipeline on Workers are still responding commission that did that. But “I will not take disrespect,” name, by title, by nothing.” hurt, and that’s just ridiculous,” Friday. The hackers did not to emergency issues such as when an issue like this comes Campbell said. “If I don’t have a Holmes said he did not hear Payne said. take control of the pipeline’s potholes, malfunctioning traf- up, we tend to let it go by the seat at the table, we’ll create our any conversation relating to He said he only invited one operations, but Colonial shut it fic signals and bridge issues. wayside. You just have to know ow n .” county issues during the visit. county commissioner and that down to contain the damage. There are sufficient supplies of how the people feel, city manag- City Manager Don Holmes Instead, he said, DeSantis talked several constitutional officers The U.S. was in direct com- unleaded and diesel fuel to er. Does it actually warrant that? apologized, saying the meeting about state issues with cruise were not invited. He contacted munication with Moscow about maintain services for several I don’t know.” was informal and he did not ships and masks in schools. the Putnam County Chamber the need to take action against more weeks, Brich said. Campbell said he was frus- intend to embarrass or offend Commissioners asked why of Commerce to bring business ransom networks, Biden said. The run on gas also prompt- trated because rural broadband commissioners. He said the invitational calls were made leaders, he said. The FBI has said the ransom- ed an urgent warning in the internet access, an issue that visit was supposed to be a meet- three days prior to the event, Payne said he felt the visit ware belonged to a criminal syn- state that people should never affects the city, was brought up and-greet and not feature lob- which may have given Holmes was being turned into a circus dicate known as DarkSide. siphon gasoline off by mouth during the breakfast. He also bying or political platforms. time to notify commissioners. but was supposed to be merely a After restarting operations with hoses, an advisory that fol- suggested there may have been “The meeting was essentially But Holmes said he was told not quick, positive event that was Wednesday, Georgia-based lowed calls in recent days about Sunshine Law violations due to what I was told it would be. to tell anyone. intended to be low-key. Colonial Pipeline said in a people who were poisoned. three county commissioners There was no opportunity for He said he has tried to stay “We didn’t want a full parking Thursday update that gasoline One man sucked gasoline into attending without prior notice lobbying. There was no platform apolitical during his time with lot or protestors,” Payne said. deliveries were underway in all his lungs, causing significant to the public. presented. There was no the city, but he blamed himself “We came and had breakfast.” of its markets. It will take “sever- distress, Dr. Chris Holstege, the City elected officials hold in-depth or substantive discus- and said he wished he could al days” for things to return to medical director of the Blue nonpartisan offices and repre- sion of anything,” Holmes said. make the decision over again. Copyright 2021 by Palatka normal, and some areas may Ridge Poison center at UVA sent all residents, Campbell “I did not ask a question. I was “Intentions and unintended Daily News - all rights reserved. experience “intermittent service Health, said. WhatWhat I love I love Brought to you by Putnam Pu tnam about about

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Board of County of Commissioners SPORTS www.palatkadailynews.com FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 B SECTION SIDELINES WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BASS TOURNAMENT ANTHONY RICHARDS Wolfson fishing Even a year away, event remains major attraction By Anthony RichARds 1990s and have seen the tournament Palatka Daily News grow to what it is in front of their own event important [email protected] eyes during that time. One of the things that Caldwell said The 32nd Annual Wolfson he is always amazed at is how well to Clark family Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament organized the Wolfson event is com- is set to begin Saturday after a year off pared to other tournaments they fish due to the pandemic. throughout the year. ne of the things I heard several The event is considered one of the “I fish a lot of tournaments, about times while previewing the 32nd largest events each year on the St. 40 a year, and the Wolfson’s organiza- Oannual Wolfson Children’s Johns River and, according to Jason tion just seems to get better every Hospital Bass Tournament this Caldwell of Fleming Island, who will year,” Caldwell said. “For being a weekend is that it is more than just about be fishing in the event, there will be tournament that can pull 400 (boats), the fishing. an anxiousness surrounding the it runs smoothly. I’ve been to events I trusted they knew what they were return of this year’s event when the with 50 boats that are way less talking about, as many of the people I boats leave at safe light Saturday smooth.” spoke with had been involved with the morning. That organization is where tournament for years. Caldwell will compete in the tour- WAYNE SMITH / Palatka Daily News Caldwell has seen the most growth by However, there is nothing like expe- nament with fishing partner Lee Competitor Jason Caldwell, left, stands alongside tournament co-director the event throughout the years. riencing something first-hand, and I Stalvey of Bostwick and have hopes of Mike Bach and Pete Allen on Wednesday in front of a boat that will be given “They just continue to learn from was able to understand what everyone getting back with some hefty fish for away as part of the Wolfson event. the year before,” Caldwell said. was talking about after interviewing the weigh-in at 3 p.m. later that day. “They’ve really got it down.” Preston Clark and Katrina Clark, the The two are longtime friends and Stalvey enters Saturday as a two- winners of the Lads and Lasses first started fishing together when “We’ve got a great relationship and it’s event and if anything, a year away has time winner of the tournament in Tournament, which kicked off the fes- they were teenagers and have been a comfort thing. I know what he’s ramped it up even more. 2000 and 2006. His 2000 victory also tivities on Thursday. regular fishing mates ever since. thinking and he knows what I’m “It’s the one that you mark on your came the year the event had its largest The husband-and-wife duo reeled in “We’ve been fishing together for thinking when we’re in that boat.” calendar every year,” Caldwell said. field of 596 boats. a whopping 20.05 total weight, which over 30 years, when we started, I was According to Caldwell, the Wolfson Both Caldwell and Stalvey have would be good enough to win a tour- 14 and he was 15,” Caldwell said. has always been a highly anticipated been regulars at the Wolfson since the See WOLFSON, Page 2B nament they are so happy to be a apart of. See for the Clarks, the entire Wolfson-sponsored fishing event holds an even deeper meaning for them than 2020-21 Girls Soccer Player Of The Year MLB pitchers most competitors. “We enjoy this tournament, because we had triplets that were born at Wolfson’s in Jacksonville and spent living on wild time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit),” Katrina Clark said. “They are 14 now, so it will always be special to us.” side so far According to Katrina Clark, the time they spent in the hospital’s NICU and the care the staff provided will always Hurlers hitting batters, throwing make for a close connection between their family and the hospital. wild pitches at a record pace “It’s amazing what that hospital does for the children and their families,” Katrina Clark said. By dAvid BRAndt Preston Clark has always had a pas- Associated Press sion for fishing, so when the tourna- ment was in its early years of getting PHOENIX – The guys on the mound started they knew they wanted to do in Major League Baseball can have their what they could to help support it and pitches measured in a variety of ways, make sure it succeeded. whether it’s spin rate, speed or angle into “We were very good friends with the strike zone. The goal is simple: finding Larry Starling, who was the man that ways to hurl the baseball toward the plate got this (tournament) started,” Preston as violently and unpredictably as possible. Clark said. “He passed away years ago, That’s resulting in a whole lot of pain but he really built something that will for batters – literally. hopefully continue to last a long time.” MLB pitchers are hitting batters and The couple has not only competed throwing more wild pitches than at any over the years, but they have also had time since 1900, according to baseball-ref- their share of success during that time erence.com. When baseballs are flying as well. toward hitters at 95 mph or higher, that Preston Clark’s win in the Lads and can obviously be quite dangerous. Lasses tournament gives him the trifec- Just ask Phillies star Bryce Harper, who ta of Wolfson victories, as he is also a took a 97 mph fastball to the face back in previous winner of the Wolfson main April. Luckily, he wasn’t seriously hurt. event in 2011 and the VIP in the past. “We’ve brought guys up in a velocity He won the Wolfson with his wife as world,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly his partner as well. said. “We gotta throw harder, you gotta However, until the couple’s win get more spin rate, guys are trying to get Thursday, he had not won the Lads and more all the time. When you do that, Lasses, despite coming oh so close, fin- MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News you’re sacrificing the accuracy of what ishing second to Frank and Kathy Christina Bayse stopped 132 shots in goal, while scoring nine goals when she was allowed to get on you’re doing.” Streeter each of the past two events. the field for the 14-10-1 Palatka High girls soccer team this winter. The number of batters hit by a pitch, And things did not look much better along with wild pitches, have steadily for this year’s effort after some less than increased over the past decade. Teams are stellar practice days. getting hit at a rate of 0.47 times per game “I practiced for three days and it was in 2021, which is up from 0.32 in 2011. horrible,” Preston Clark said. “I hardly Wild pitches have increased to 0.40 from ever got a bite and I had no idea what 0.32 over the same span. to do, so I just stayed here locally and Goal(ie)-Oriented The reasons behind the trend toward started fishing stuff that I knew.” the wild side are varied. Pitchers are cer- The last-minute change in strategy tainly throwing as hard as ever and nasty proved to be just what the fishing doc- Palatka’s Bayse played most of season in net, leading defense to 14-win season breaking balls in the dirt are tough for tor ordered. catchers to block. “It just started to happen and they bit By MARk BluMenthAl Panthers went from three wins to 11 to 14 this D-backs veteran catcher Stephen Vogt a whole lot better today than they ever Palatka Daily News year, Bayse gave up 53 goals in 22 games, a 2.41 said pitching philosophy has changed did in practice,” Preston Clark said. [email protected] goals per game average and put the clamps on 132 dramatically during his 15 years in profes- “The barometer started falling and they saves. sional baseball. The effective low and out- were chomping. As soon as it hit the hen Christina Bayse made the Daily News Bayse comes from a long list of standout goalies side corner pitch — think Greg Maddux water, they were on it.” All-County girls soccer team a year ago the past decade, and Shryock was not shy to men- — isn’t nearly as effective anymore. Preston Clark developed his love of for the first time, Palatka High School tion them, either. “If you throw out, you’re gonna get fishing at an early age and he continues Wgirls soccer coach Chad Shryock proudly “Palatka High School girls soccer has a long tra- crushed,” Vogt said. “You have to be able the fishing family tradition, when he mentioned she did so playing all 11 posi- dition of developing great goalkeepers,” Shryock to hit that inside corner.” competes in the tournament with his tions in the field. said. “Alyssa Curtis, Courtney Mikell and Sara Mattingly agreed with Vogt, saying that 81-year-old father in the boat alongside This year, Bayse wasn’t moved around like a Story (his step-daughter) all ended up on college analytics have played into the trend of him as his fishing partner. chess piece. That’s because he asked her to try rosters. And Christina Bayse definitely deserves to HBPs. The numbers say that hard-throw- playing goalkeeper at a summer camp. be mentioned in the same breath as those players. I ing pitchers who can hit spots high and See RICHARDS, Page 2B “I was normally a field player. That’s how I start- would say that she was the best goalkeeper in our tight in the strike zone are going to have a ed,” Bayse said. “I moved to midfield and at the district and could play any team in our region.” lot of success. end of his second year coaching, (Shryock) came One of the last players on the Panthers’ roster to “Basically, the top of that box, inside to to me and said I should go out to a summer camp play for former coach Dominic Piscitello as a a righty or a lefty, it’s one of those pitches for goalkeepers and I’ve been stuck in goal ever freshman, Bayse showed glimpses of what was that it’s really hard to do anything with it,” INSIDE since.” going to be a stellar four-year career with three Mattingly said. “So if you can hit that cor- Well, not every single minute. Bayse was goals coming off the bench in the 2017-18 season. ner, inside to a lefty or righty, it’s an out or Scoreboard 2B allowed out every so often and did her own dam- Last year playing all over the field for Shryock, she a strike. And when that misses, it runs at age offensively with nine goals and three assists. scored seven goals and added four assists, while you as a hitter. Briefs 2B But it is the work in goal that has earned her the stopping 98 shots in net in 15 games, where she “That’s where you see guys getting Daily News’ Girls Soccer Player of the Year honor gave up 34 goals. hit a lot.” Classifieds 4B for the 2020-21 season, making her only the sec- For her career, she scored 22 goals and added It’s also the case that retaliation isn’t ond full-time goalkeeper to earn the honor. The eight assists as a field player. But it was goalkeeper as common in today’s game. other? Palatka’s Courtney Mikell, the last Panther that Bayse thrived as the defensive leader of her Diamondbacks manager Torey MARK BLUMENTHAL to win the honor, won it in the 2016-17 season. team. Lovullo played in the 1980s and 1990s Sports Editor 312-5238 Bayse was a major part of the Panthers’ turn- and said too many HBPs would often [email protected] around in three seasons under Shryock. As the See BAYSE, Page 3B lead to trouble. 2B PALATKA DAILY NEWS • FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

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Football Philadelphia 5, Washington 2, 10 Those interested or have questions can apply at the Spring Game COLLEGE BASEBALL BASEBALL innings 3 p.m. ESPNU Missouri State at Illinois State Interlachen at Trenton, 7 p.m. Miami 3, Arizona 2 recreation department building at 120 Carter Rd., 6 p.m. ACC Network Clemson at Florida State AL Standings L.A. Dodgers 7, Seattle 1 7 p.m. SEC Network Vanderbilt at Mississippi Palatka, Fla., 32177 or call at 329-1268. SATURDAY, MAY 15 East Division Thursday’s Games No games scheduled W L Pct GB Toronto 8, Atlanta 4 COLLEGE SOFTBALL Boston 23 16 .590 — Washington 5, Philadelphia 1 Noon ESPNU Big 12 Tournament: pool play, Toronto 20 16 .556 1½ St. Louis 2, Milwaukee 0 Palatka hosting football camp, combine Oklahoma State vs. Texas, New York 20 17 .541 2 San Francisco 3, Pittsburgh 1 TIDES at Oklahoma City Palatka City Dock 1 p.m. ACC Network ACC Tournament: semifinals, Tampa Bay 20 19 .513 3 Cincinnati at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. The City of Palatka and the Police Athletic League High Low 3:30 p.m. ACC Network Clemson vs. Virginia Tech; Baltimore 16 21 .432 6 Miami at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. will be presenting the Excel speed training football Today 5:58A,6:20P 12:37A,1:27P Florida State vs. Louisville/ Central Division Friday’s Games May 15 6:34A,6:59P 1:08A,2:01P Duke, at Louisville, Ky. W L Pct GB San Francisco (Gausman 3-0) at camp and combine on May 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16 7:13A,7:39P 1:44A,2:40P 4 p.m. ESPN2 SEC Tournament: semifinals, Chicago 22 13 .629 — Pittsburgh (Anderson 3-3), 6:35 Those interested should get there at 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m. ESPN2 Missouri vs. Florida; Cleveland 20 14 .588 1½ p.m. St. Augustine Beach Tennessee vs. Kentucky/ Kansas City 16 20 .444 6½ Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 3-3) at It is $35 entry fee, $50 for walkups and it will High Low Alabama, at Tuscaloosa, Ala. Detroit 13 24 .351 10 Detroit (Skubal 0-5), 7:10 p.m. include T-shirts and snacks. The event will take place Today 10:33A,10:47P 4:36A,4:27P 10:30 p.m. ESPNU UCLA at Arizona Minnesota 12 23 .343 10 N.Y. Mets (Peterson 1-3) at Tampa May 15 11:12A,11:27P 5:13A,5:04P West Division Bay (Glasnow 4-2), 7:10 p.m. at Forrester Field, 1325 Moseley Ave. May 16 11:53A,------P 5:53A,5:46P GOLF W L Pct GB Philadelphia (Velasquez 1-0) at For more information, call 329-0100, ext. 331 or 8:30 a.m. Golf Channel EPGA Tour Betfred British Oakland 23 16 .590 — Toronto (Matz 5-2), 7:37 p.m. Masters, third round, at Houston 20 17 .541 2 Atlanta (Smyly 1-2) at Milwaukee sign up at [email protected]. Warwickshire, England Seattle 18 19 .486 4 (Houser 3-3), 8:10 p.m. NBA 1 p.m. Golf Channel PGA Tour Champions Texas 18 20 .474 4½ Cincinnati (Miley 4-2) at Colorado EASTERN CONFERENCE Mitsubishi Electric Classic, first Los Angeles 16 20 .444 5½ (Márquez 1-4), 8:40 p.m. NBA Atlantic Division round, at Duluth, Ga. Wednesday’s Games Washington (Scherzer 2-2) at W L Pct GB 3:30 p.m. Golf Channel PGA Tour AT&T Byron Nelson, N.Y. Mets 7, Baltimore 1 Arizona (Smith 1-2), 9:40 p.m. x-Philadelphia 47 23 .671 — second round, at McKinney, Cleveland 2, Chicago Cubs 1, 10 Miami (Alcantara 1-2) at L.A. Bogdanovich posts 27, Hawks beat Magic x-Brooklyn 46 24 .657 1 Texas innings Dodgers (Kershaw 5-3), 10:10 x-New York 39 31 .557 8 N.Y. Yankees 1, Tampa Bay 0 p.m. ATLANTA – Bogdan Bogdanovich scored 27 Boston 35 35 .500 12 HORSE RACING Detroit 4, Kansas City 2 St. Louis (Oviedo 0-1) at San Toronto 27 43 .386 20 5 p.m. NBC Sports Preakness Black-Eyed Susan, Toronto 4, Atlanta 1 Diego (Musgrove 2-4), 10:10 p.m. points, Trae Young added 18 and the Atlanta Hawks Southeast Division at Baltimore Oakland 4, Boston 1 beat the Orlando Magic 116-93 on Thursday night W L Pct GB Houston 9, L.A. Angels 1 x-Atlanta 40 31 .563 — MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Chicago White Sox 13, Minnesota 8 for their third straight victory. 3 p.m. MLB Netwrok Royals at White Sox NHL x-Miami 39 31 .557 ½ L.A. Dodgers 7, Seattle 1 East Division Clint Capela added 14 points and 14 rebounds for Charlotte 33 37 .471 6½ 7 p.m. Bally Sun Mets at Rays GP W L OT Pts GF GA 7 p.m. MLB Network Angels at Red Sox Thursday’s Games Washington 32 38 .457 7½ Toronto 8, Atlanta 4 y-Pittsburgh 56 37 16 3 77 196 156 the Hawks a day after they clinched their first playoff Orlando 21 49 .300 18½ NBA Detroit 4, Kansas City 3 x-Washington 56 36 15 5 77 191 163 berth since 2016-17. Atlanta has the NBA’s longest Central Division Chicago White Sox 4, Minnesota 2 x-Boston 56 33 16 7 73 168 136 W L Pct GB 8 p.m. Bally Florida Magic at 76ers active home winning streak at 10 games and has won 9:45 p.m. ESPN Pelicans at Warriors Boston 8, Oakland 1 x-Islanders 56 32 17 7 71 156 128 y-Milwaukee 45 25 .643 — Tampa Bay 9, N.Y. Yankees 1 N.Y. Rangers 56 27 23 6 60 177 157 18 of its last 20 at State Farm Arena. Indiana 33 37 .471 12 NHL Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Philadelphia 56 25 23 8 58 163 201 Beginning the night fourth in the Eastern Chicago 30 40 .429 15 Cleveland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. New Jersey 56 19 30 7 45 145 194 Cleveland 22 48 .314 23 8 p.m. NHL Network Maple Leafs at Jets Friday’s Games Buffalo 56 15 34 7 37 138 199 Conference with a game remaining, the Hawks Detroit 20 50 .286 25 RODEO Kansas City (Keller 2-4) at Chicago Central Division improved to 26-11 overall since March 1 — when WESTERN CONFERENCE 11 p.m. CBS Sports PBR Wrangler Invitational, first White Sox (Giolito 2-3), 3:10 p.m., GP W L OT Pts GF GA Southwest Division round, Billings, Mont. (taped) 1st game y-Carolina 56 36 12 8 80 179 136 Nate McMillan took over as interim head coach — W L Pct GB N.Y. Yankees (Kluber 2-2) at x-Florida 56 37 14 5 79 189 153 the highest victory total in the East over that span. Dallas 41 29 .586 — PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER Baltimore (Kremer 0-3), 7:05 p.m. x-Tampa Bay 56 36 17 3 75 181 147 Memphis 37 33 .529 4 2:55 p.m. NBC Sports Manchester City at Newcastle Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 3-3) at Detroit x-Nashville 56 31 23 2 64 156 154 Atlanta led 81-55 on John Collins’ straightaway 3, San Antonio 33 37 .471 8 United (Skubal 0-5), 7:10 p.m. Dallas 56 23 19 14 60 158 154 and the Magic never got within 17 in the second half. New Orleans 31 39 .443 10 L.A. Angels (Canning 3-2) at Boston Chicago 56 24 25 7 55 161 186 The lead swelled to 30 on Bogdanovich’s free throws Houston 16 54 .229 25 WNBA (Pivetta 5-0), 7:10 p.m. Detroit 56 19 27 10 48 127 171 Northwest Division 9 p.m. CBS Sports Mercury at Lynx N.Y. Mets (Peterson 1-3) at Tampa Columbus 56 18 26 12 48 137 187 midway through the third and was trimmed to 22 W L Pct GB Bay (Glasnow 4-2), 7:10 p.m. West Division entering the fourth. y-Utah 50 20 .714 — TENNIS Philadelphia (Velasquez 1-0) at GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Denver 46 24 .657 4 8 a.m. Bally Florida ATP/WTA Italian Open, Toronto (Matz 5-2), 7:37 p.m. x-Vegas 56 40 14 2 82 191 124 R.J. Hampton led the Magic with 15 points. Portland 41 29 .586 9 quarterfinals, at Rome Kansas City (Junis 1-2) at Chicago x-Colorado 55 38 13 4 80 192 132 Orlando dropped to 10-24 on the road. Minnesota 22 48 .314 28 White Sox (Kopech 2-0), 8:10 p.m., x-Minnesota 56 35 16 5 75 181 160 Oklahoma City 21 49 .300 29 2nd game x-St. Louis 56 27 20 9 63 169 170 Heat 106, 76ers 94 Pacific Division Oakland (Montas 4-2) at Minnesota Arizona 56 24 26 6 54 153 176 MIAMI – Jimmy Butler likes Miami’s chances W L Pct GB 19 (Young 7). Total Fouls— (Shoemaker 2-3), 8:10 p.m. Los Angeles 55 21 27 7 49 142 165 x-Phoenix 48 21 .696 — against anybody in a seven-game playoff series. Hawks 116, Magic 93 Orlando 16, Atlanta 16. A—2,910 Texas (Benjamin 0-1) at Houston San Jose 56 21 28 7 49 151 199 x-L.A. Clippers 47 23 .671 1½ ORLANDO (18,118). (Greinke 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Anaheim 56 17 30 9 43 126 179 The Heat showed why. And they showed a little L.A. Lakers 40 30 .571 8½ Bacon 2-9 1-1 5, Wagner 2-5 0-0 Cleveland (Civale 5-0) at Seattle North Division fight, too. Golden State 37 33 .529 11½ 4, Carter Jr. 4-11 4-6 12, Anthony (Flexen 3-1), 10:10 p.m. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Sacramento 31 39 .443 17½ Heat 106, 76ers 94 5-12 1-2 12, Harris 3-9 0-0 7, PHILADELPHIA y-Toronto 55 35 13 7 77 185 144 Butler scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 18 x-clinched playoff spot Brazdeikis 5-15 0-0 12, Hall 4-4 Green 4-7 0-0 11, Harris 8-17 5-6 x-Edmonton 55 35 18 2 72 182 150 points and 12 rebounds and the Heat held onto the y-clinched division 3-4 11, Hampton 6-15 0-0 15, NL Standings x-Winnipeg 55 29 23 3 61 166 152 21, Embiid 3-9 0-1 6, Curry 3-6 No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference, beating the Wednesday’s Games Randle 3-7 0-0 9, Thornwell 2-6 0-0 8, Simmons 3-6 2-2 8, Howard East Division x-Montreal 56 24 21 11 59 159 168 Atlanta 120, Washington 116 1-2 6. Totals 36-93 10-15 93. 2-2 0-0 4, Korkmaz 1-6 1-1 3, W L Pct GB Ottawa 56 23 28 5 51 157 190 Philadelphia 76ers. Cleveland 102, Boston 94 ATLANTA Milton 4-8 4-7 12, Reed 2-2 0-0 4, New York 18 13 .581 — Calgary 52 23 26 3 49 138 149 Brooklyn 128, San Antonio 116 “Nobody intimidates us,” Butler said. Collins 4-9 0-0 12, Hill 0-1 0-0 0, Scott 1-1 0-0 3, Tolliver 0-1 0-0 0, Philadelphia 20 18 .526 1½ Vancouver 51 21 27 3 45 135 169 Dallas 125, New Orleans 107 Capela 5-11 4-6 14, Bogdanovic Hill 1-3 3-3 5, Joe 1-2 0-0 3, Atlanta 17 20 .459 4 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Tyler Herro scored 18 points, Goran Dragic had Portland 105, Utah 98 9-12 5-5 27, Young 7-14 4-4 18, Maxey 3-8 0-0 6. Totals 36-78 Miami 16 20 .444 4½ for overtime loss. The top four teams L.A. Lakers 124, Houston 122 15 and Kendrick Nunn added 13. Gallinari 3-10 3-3 10, Huerter 6-12 15-20 94. Washington 14 19 .424 5 in each division will qualify for playoffs Thursday’s Games 0-0 14, Fernando 0-0 0-0 0, Knight MIAMI Central Division under this season’s temporary L.A. Clippers 113, Charlotte 90 0-3 1-2 1, Okongwu 1-3 1-2 3, Ariza 4-9 0-0 10, Butler 6-10 5-5 W L Pct GB realignment. Milwaukee 142, Indiana 133 Hunter 1-7 2-2 4, Goodwin 2-3 0-0 21, Adebayo 9-13 0-0 18, Nunn St. Louis 23 15 .605 — x-clinched playoff spot Atlanta 116, Orlando 93 5, Mays 1-2 0-0 2, Williams 2-7 6-9 0-0 13, Robinson 1-7 0-0 3, Milwaukee 20 18 .526 3 y-clinched division New York 102, San Antonio 98 Miami’s Haslem now an 18-year player 0-0 6. Totals 41-94 20-24 116. Achiuwa 0-0 0-0 0, Haslem 2-2 Cincinnati 17 17 .500 4 Miami 106, Philadelphia 94 Orlando 16 25 30 22 — 93 0-0 4, Strus 0-1 0-0 0, Iguodala Chicago 17 19 .472 5 Wednesday’s Games Chicago 114, Toronto 102 MIAMI – Udonis Haslem can finally say that he Atlanta 29 32 32 23 — 116 0-0 0-0 0, Okpala 0-0 0-0 0, Pittsburgh 15 22 .405 7½ Edmonton 4, Montreal 3, OT Denver 114, Minnesota 103 3-Point Goals—Orlando 11-36 Dedmon 2-4 0-0 4, Dragic 5-12 West Division Ottawa 4, Toronto 3, OT has played in 18 NBA seasons. Memphis 116, Sacramento 110 (Hampton 3-5, Randle 3-6, 4-4 15, Herro 6-13 2-2 18, Vincent W L Pct GB St. Louis 4, Minnesota 0 Portland at Phoenix, 10 p.m. The Miami Heat forward got into a game for the Brazdeikis 2-8, Anthony 1-3, 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 41-81 11-11 106. San Francisco 23 14 .622 — Colorado 6, Los Angeles 0 Friday’s Games Thornwell 1-3, Harris 1-6, Carter Philadelphia 22 19 26 27 — 94 San Diego 21 17 .553 2½ Vegas 6, San Jose 0 first time this season Thursday night, checking in Cleveland at Washington, 7 p.m. Jr. 0-2, Wagner 0-2), Atlanta 14-36 Miami 38 22 29 17 — 106 Los Angeles 20 17 .541 3 Denver at Detroit, 8 p.m. with 59.3 seconds left in the first quarter of the team’s (Collins 4-6, Bogdanovic 4-7, 3-Point Goals—Philadelphia 7-25 Arizona 17 20 .459 6 Thursday’s Games Orlando at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Williams 2-3, Huerter 2-5, Gallinari (Green 3-5, Curry 2-4, Joe 1-2, Colorado 13 24 .351 10 St. Louis 7, Minnesota 3 regular-season home finale against Philadelphia. Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 1-4, Hunter 0-3, Young 0-5). Embiid 0-2, Maxey 0-2, Korkmaz Wednesday’s Games Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Houston, 9 p.m. Haslem, who turns 41 on June 9, became the oldest Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— 0-3, Harris 0-4), Miami 13-35 N.Y. Mets 7, Baltimore 1 Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 9 p.m. Orlando 51 (Carter Jr. 11), Atlanta (Butler 4-4, Herro 4-7, Ariza 2-5, Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 1, 10 player to appear in a game for the Heat and the oldest Toronto at Dallas, 9 p.m. 49 (Capela 14). Assists—Orlando Nunn 1-4, Dragic 1-6, Robinson innings Friday’s Games New Orleans at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. to get on an NBA floor for any team this season. 24 (Anthony, Hampton 6), Atlanta 1-7). Fouled Out—None. Cleveland 2, Chicago Cubs 1, 10 Toronto at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Cleveland’s Anderson Varejao, 38, was the oldest to play in the NBA so far in 2020-21; the next-oldest to play this season was Miami’s Andre Iguodala, 37. Haslem got a layup with 2.3 seconds left in the Hill fans 9 as Rays blank coronovirus-impacted Yanks quarter, putting Miami up 38-20 in the early going. COLLEGE SOCCER By Mark DiDtler been the last month. So, I think that’s some- having previously contracted the coronavirus Associated Press thing to just continue to put in the work start- during the offseason. ing tomorrow again.” Torres is among eight so-called break- FSU beats UVA in College Cup shootout ST. PETERSBURG – Rich Hill joined Cy Hill (2-1), who became the oldest player in through positives among the Yankees — peo- CARY, N.C. – Cristina Roque denied two Virginia Young and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to the major leagues when the Los Angeles Angels ple who tested positive despite being fully vac- penalty kicks and top-seeded Florida State advanced strike out nine against the Yankees at age 41 or cut Albert Pujols last week, allowed three hits cinated. Also testing positive were pitching to the College Cup championship game in a penalty older, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat coronavi- and three walks in 6 2/3 scoreless innings. coach Matt Blake, third base coach Phil Nevin, shootout after a scoreless draw Thursday. rus-impacted New York, 9-0, Thursday night “He was outstanding.” Rays manager Kevin first base coach Reggie Willits and four travel- Teammates rushed Roque, a true freshman, after to avoid getting swept in a three-game series. Cash said. “We’ve talked about the last three ing staff. Gabby Carle buried her penalty and chanted “MVP! Yandy Díaz hit a two-run single in the first outings, and now four that he’s been on a really “It was a crazy few days,” New York infielder MVP!” inning off Jameson Taillon, Austin Meadows good run. He’s had good rhythm, you see him DJ LeMahieu said. The Seminoles won 3-0 in the shootout. Virginia’s doubled the lead with a two-run homer in the change his delivery a little bit at times. He’s got Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said Alexa Spaanstra missed the first attempt, before fourth and Randy Arozarena added a three- a good feel for what he’s doing.” Torres’ positive test was “eye-opening.” Roque stopped attempts by Diana Ordonez and run homer in the sixth for the first runs off Hill extended his scoreless streak to 17 2/3 Hill (2-1) scattered three hits, walked three Taryn Torres. Michael King this season. innings. It is the longest stretch by a starter 41 and struck out nine. The Seminoles have outscored their opponents 6-1 Hill held down the Yankees by changing or older since Bartolo Colon’s 30 consecutive Taillon (1-3) gave up four runs and six hits in the postseason. But Virginia, the only unseeded speeds, with fastballs from 87-91 mph, sinkers innings from Aug. 26-Sept. 10, 2015. in 4 2/3 innings, raising his ERA to 5.40. He team in the semifinals, was determined. and cutters from 83-87 mph and breaking balls New York announced before the game that struck out nine and walked two. He was hurt The Cavaliers peppered Roque with shots but from 67-75 mph. shortstop Gleyber Torres tested positive for when Díaz singled on a first-pitch hanging couldn’t break through in regulation and overtime. “I’m throwing the ball well,” Hill said. “I have COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated and curve and Meadows homered on a changeup. Roque made five saves. Santa Clara 3, North Carolina 1 CARY, N.C. – Kelsey Turnbow scored the teamed up to win tournaments this go-ahead goal and Santa Clara advanced to the year, including the Rodeheaver Boys College Cup championship game with a victory over Wolfson Ranch Benefit Bass Tournament on second-seeded North Carolina. March 14 in Palatka. Santa Clara, the No. 11 seed, will face top-seeded CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B “I’ve won almost every tourna- Florida State on Monday. The Seminoles advanced to ment they’ve held annually up and the College Cup final on penalties after a scoreless According to Stalvey, there are down the St. Johns River but the draw with Virginia in the earlier match Thursday. several circumstances that make the Wolfson,” Caldwell said. “It would be – Staff, wire reports Wolfson such a difficult tournament a huge deal because it would mean to win and the vast size of the boat that I beat some of the best fisher- count is at the top of the list. men in the state to do it.” “It seems like if you try to stay Although the main tournament Richards local and fish, there are boats every- takes place Saturday, the festivities where you look,” Stalvey said. “That’s got under way Thursday with the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B why we’ve gone down the river all the Lads and Lasses Tournament, which way south of I-4.” is a competition designed for co-ed “I fished local stuff around here, then fished region- However, Stalvey is also well aware teams. al before making it to the top level (Bassmaster Elite that an aggressive strategy like that The husband-and-wife tandem of ANTHONY RICHARDS / Palatka Daily News Series) and doing that for years,” Preston Clark said. also gives them a longer distance to Preston Clark and Katrina Clark Preston Clark, left, and Katrina Clark pose with their first-place plaques In many ways his fishing life has come full circle travel to get back in time for the won the event with a total five-fish after winning the Lads and Lasses championship on Thursday. and he’s enjoying every bit of it. weigh-in. weight of 20.05 pounds. It was the “Now I’m just out here having fun again with my “It’s a gamble, but sometimes only bag to hit the 20-pound mark. kids, my dad and my wife,” Preston Clark said with a you’ve got to swing for the fences,” “I was really surprised when we big fish of the day with a single bass 5. Justin Siemiatkoski and Marlena big smile. Stalvey said. came in, because I didn’t think we weighing in at 8.14 pounds. Sorell, 18.33 The Wolfson bass tournament has become such a As a former champion, Stalvey had near enough,” Preston Clark 6. Sarah Stalvey and Lee Stalvey, marquee event for so many people that it should be knows the feeling of saying he is a said. “I really thought they were Top 10 Lads and Lassies results 18.13 going on for 32 more years and beyond. “Wolfson winner.” probably biting for everyone like that 1. Katrina Clark and Preston 7. Hailey Thomas and Clayton One thing for sure is that as long as they are having “When you win this tournament, t o d ay.” Clark, 20.05 Woods, 17.55 the event, you can expect the Clark family to be you know you’ve done something John Kremer and Lori Kremer 2. John Kremer and Lori Kremer, 8. Frank Streeter and Kathy involved in some form or fashion. special,” Stalvey said. finished in second place with 19.25 19.25 Streeter, 16.57 “As long as they’ll have it, we’ll be here,” Preston That feeling has not yet been felt pounds and Wayne Martin and 3. Wayne Martin and Karen 9. Kurt Jaeger and Madison Jaeger, Clark said. by Caldwell, who was not Stalvey’s Karen Martin took third with an Martin, 18.82 16.03 partner for either of his victories. 18.82-pound total. 4. Stephen Bishop and Kristen 10. Angela Hayman-Kent and Anthony Richards is a sportswriter for the Palatka Daily News. You Together the two have already The Martins brought home the Bishop, 18.71 Rob Walker, 15.87 can reach him at [email protected]

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JOSIE BOHANAN erful and accurate shot made the attack as well.” The Palatka High senior her a legitimate threat from midfielder-forward led distance. Savannah was one of MATTIE SMITH Putnam County with 15 goals, the hardest working and most Combining her work both the fewest coachable players I’ve ever defensively and offensively, this goals for a h a d .” was a breakthrough year for the county girls Palatka High junior midfielder, soccer leader BRENNA PELLICER who scored seven goals and since Back for her second run on added two assists. It is her soc- Interlachen’s the all-county team, the junior cer IQ, according to her coach, Amanda Panther was the rock of the that makes her Quinby Palatka defense. She did have a standout. scored 15 in goal, but it was the defense that “She under- the 2014-15 she led the way in as Palatka stands the Bohanan season when gave up 54 goals in 25 games, game on a she was helping the deeper level named the Panthers to a than most Daily News’ Player of the Year 14-10-1, a far high school as a freshman. Bohanan added cry from a players,” three assists. three-win sea- Shryock said. “Josie’s speed is one of her son two years Smith “This is essen- biggest strengths and we uti- earlier. tial in her role lized that speed on the wing,” “ S h e i s as a holding MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News Panthers coach Chad Shryock aggressive and midfielder, which involves Palatka’s Christina Bayse is the second goalkeeper to ever earn Daily News Girls Soccer Player of said. “She is a true box-to-box physical with dropping back at times into the the Year honors. winger and is just as good in Pellicer the speed to back line, controlling the ball in defense as she was in the attck. disrupt the transition and pushing up to She’s a smart player and was opponent’s support the attack. She has great able to recognize the right time attack,” Shryock said. “She is a vision and is very skilled on the Bayse PREVIOUS WINNERS to make runs and overlaps.” vocal leader on the back line ball.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B and takes personal responsibil- 1998 Toni Thompson, Palatka LANIE HUTCHINSON ity for protecting our goalkeep- DIANA QUINTANA 1999 Bethany Parker, Interlachen 2000-03 No award given Just a sophomore, the er (player of the year Christina Just a freshman, she was “My defense was pretty young,” Bayse said. “We 2004 Lindsay Brown, Crescent City Palatka left-side wing was able Bayse).” good enough to be trusted at had a couple of girls that played along with me, but 2005 Jessica Jordan, Interlachen to complement Bohanan in center-midfield. She was able to they had graduated and then our best defender and 2006 Sarah Wright, Interlachen scoring, putting home 12 goals ISABELLA TORRES help steady the midfield posi- fastest defender, Landry Futch, got hurt and was 2007 Kim Traxler, Interlachen and adding three assists. The Crescent City junior tion defensively, while contrib- out (for the season). With the defense being very 2008 Alana Christian, Interlachen Hutchinson was one of seven sweeper returns for her second uting three goals for a team that young, I had to control them back there, but as 2009 Alana Christian, Interlachen players with trip to the All-County team struggled offensively. Short has long as you have a good friendship with them and 2010 Jacqueline Fraga, Interlachen eight or more helping to guide a young team story of how he found out about make sure you can correct them and help them, 2011 Jacqueline Fraga, Interlachen goals for the go through growing pains in Quintana. they’ll always listen and try to get better.” 2012 Taylor Aldrich, Palatka Panthers this the backfield. Offensively, “One day, Bayse said her go-to people working immediate- 2013 Brooke Lloyd, Palatka season. Torres contributed a goal on a she came out ly in front of her were Brenna Pellicer, Natasha 2014 Makayla Gingras, Interlachen “On the left team that after volley- Mullins and Emily Davidson. Pellicer and 2015 Amanda Quinby, Interlachen side, Lanie struggled to ball practice Davidson made the All-County team, two of the 2016 Haley Ridenour, Palatka filled the same three victo- with a friend eight Panthers who earned the honors in a 14-10-1 2017 Courtney Mikell, Palatka role as Josie ries, but got and she and season that saw them win a district tournament 2018 Jenny Galvan, Crescent City filled on the better as the her friend game for the first time since 2013 when they beat 2019 Jenny Galvan, Crescent City Hutchinson right,” season went were running Baker County in a first-round game. 2020 Jenny Galvan, Crescent City Shryock said. along. fast, showing “Her athleticism and skills set her apart,” 2021 Christina Bayse, Palatka Quintana “Also a true “This year, good speed,” Shryock said. “She was able to make beautiful, box-to-box winger, she was she saved Short said. acrobatic saves and was the difference in many of equally dependable on defense more goals “We were the games that we played.” her in net.” as she was in the attack. A true Torres than my own doing penalty kicks with (regu- But Shryock knew that his goalkeeper preferred Unlike the aforementioned goalies, though, team player, not only was she goalkeeper,” lar goalie) Jordan Williams in the field, so he made a deal with her — if the out- there will be no college ball for Bayse, ending the able to find the back of the net Short said. net. Diana drilled every one of come was obvious by halftime, he would put her competitive end of a sport she started playing herself, her crosses into the box “Isabella, in my opinion, her shots in the left-hand cor- on the field and put backup goalie Paige Griner in when she was 4 years old. Working a full-time led to numerous goals by her among guys and girls one of ner to Jordan’s right side. The the net. Other times, he’d put her on the field to job already, Bayse said she will be back to help teammates.” the best defenders I’ve ever had ball came in extremely hard and start a game and if the team needed to play defense Shryock and the Panthers next season. But she if not the best. If she messed fast and accurate. Her corner to keep the opponent at arm’s length, she’d go into will think fondly of her teammates as she gets DEBRA CONSUELOS up, her speed is so incredible kicks are perfectly touched into the net. ready to graduate in less than a month. The only three-time all-coun- that she could save a goal from the box.” “She was also one of our best field players, and “I’ll remember the friendships,” she said. “I ty recipient on this year’s team, happening. And it happened quite frankly, she preferred playing in the field,” created a bond with pretty much everyone on Consuelos took on a lot of the many, many times.” MIRIAM OCAMPO Shryock said. “But when you have that much tal- the team. They will always be like siblings to leadership role as a stopper with The Crescent City High ent as a goalkeeper, it just makes sense to play m e .” the graduation BRIANA SANTANA junior was asked to play a lot of of three-time Santana’s eight-goal season positions in the defensive back- county player was a far cry from the 18 goals field as she was asked to do a lot of the year she pumped home as a fresh- … and that included playing Jenny Galvan. man. But the sophomore was goalkeeper, where she looked While anchor- asked to do a lot more on the like a natural, allowing 14 goals ing a young defensive side of the ball, and in six games defense that was a big contributor to what with 52 saves. gave up just Palatka did “We found over three this season. out she had an Florida Consuelos goals a game, “We asked inherited tal- the Crescent her to fill on ent to play Up to our eyeballs in… City High senior defense this goal,” Short scored a pair of goals. year following said. “She was “She was consistent across the the injury to a really good. newspaper readers? board and one of the most teammate The biggest important players I’ve ever had (all-county Ocampo thing with her Florida is home to an estimated 1.3 million alligators. when it comes to her endur- s t a n d o u t going from ance,” Raiders coach Scott Short Santana L a n d r y last year to this That’s one gator for every 14 people in the state! said. “She did not stop. She ran Futch). Those year is she was a game control- But that figure pales in comparison to the 5.1 million up and down the field and was same skills that ler. The more she played, the Floridians who read a daily newspaper yesterday. always in the right place at the make her a great foreward – better she got. It also got her right time. She was the calm one, acceleration, speed and aggres- confidence level up, too.” And if yesterday was Sunday, the number of adults telling players ‘You got to do this, siveness – made her a great perusing a paper jumps to 7.2 million. That’s half of you got to do that’ in such a calm wingback as well.” JOLEE GAYLORD all Floridians! Like alligators, newspapers have voice.” This was another rough sea- EMILY DAVIDSON son for Interlachen (0-12), but been around a long time, and like alligators SAVANNAH CUTRER The Palatka High sophomore one of the highlights of the sea- they aren’t going anywhere. The senior center-midfielder wingback was able to balance son was the play of senior could play all the positions for playing a strong defense with a Gaylord, who played almost Palatka. In earning her second talent for the offense where she everywhere she was asked to by all-county scored eight coach Jacqueline Larsen. nod, Cutrer goals and “She played scored nine added an three years on goals and two assist. varsity and the assists this According to last two as season and Shryock, her mainly a finished her skillset was defender,” said four-year perfect to play Larsen, who career with 19 the wingback put Gaylord in Cutrer goals and six Davidson position. goal for four assists. “ S h e i s games, where “At cen- aggressive and Gaylord she gave up 24 ter-midfielder, quick,” Shryock goals, but had Savannah was our leader on said. “She can run down break- 59 saves. “She the field,” Shryock said. “Her aways and is not afraid to body played goalie, she played striker. soccer smarts and ability to up and make a tackle. That She’s just an all-around good kid. deliver strong, accurate passes speed and her foot skills give She worked hard everywhere created many opportunities for her the option of taking the ball and anywhere you needed her to her teammates. Plus her pow- up the sideline and supporting g o.” Spieth holds share of Byron Nelson lead

By Schuyler Dixon TPC Craig Ranch north of first Japanese player to win the Associated Press Dallas. There were 132 players Masters, then stalled again after in the field of 156 under par, three straight birdies to start McKINNEY, Texas – Jordan with 94 of those in the 60s on the back nine. He finished at 68. Spieth had his longest stretch the third venue in the past four “I really felt like a Masters all day of mere pars – a whop- Nelsons. champion because every hole, If you’re a reader, you’re in good company! ping four holes – on the “It’s a good golf course, but every hole, there was just a And if you’re an advertiser, you can take a big bite of profit pie using Florida newspapers. besieged new home course of it’s playing about as easy as it warm applause and welcome,” the AT&T Byron Nelson when can play,” said 2018 Nelson Matsuyama said through an the local favorite stepped over a winner Aaron Wise, who was interpreter. “It was really good 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 among four one shot off the to play as Masters champion.” Your 18th. lead. “We got a ton of rain the Sung Kang, the defending PALATKA DAILY NEWS Nothing but the bottom of last two days and then perfect champion as the 2019 winner, logo the cup, and a share of the first- weather today and looks like shot a 67 on his home course. 386-312-5200 Your next greathere customer reads the Daily News already. round lead with J.J. Spaun at tomorrow and Saturday as well, The South Korean player put 9-under 63 on a nearly wind- so it’s set up for scoring.” his 234-yard approach on the less Thursday. Hideki Matsuyama sputtered par-5 ninth to 8 feet and made Spieth, Spaun and plenty of on the front nine in his first the eagle putt. He had four Sources:* Scarborough Research 2012, R2 (Multimedia); Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission others had little trouble with appearance since becoming the birdies and a bogey. 4B CLASSIFIEDS • PALATKA DAILY NEWS • FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 FINANCIAL PUBLIC NOTICE LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES

The Putnam County Animal Services Advisory Committee will meet on 300 MOST ADS LESS THAN Monday, May 17, 2021 in the Planning 560 & Development Services Training Room, 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 300 at 9:00 a.m.

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Kathy Tillman $ 00 Animal Control Manager NEED LEGALS Legal No. 00081843 Livestock WHEELS? 05/14/21 per day 350 MERCHANDISE Hay, Freshly rolled, fertilized, 5 net wrap, barn stored, WANT TO $55 a roll, Pomona Park area (386) 546-4466

TRADE? 400 FOR RENT The Classifieds REAL ESTATE Fictitious Name bring together cars, 600 SUVs, and trucks with FICTITIOUS NAME drivers every day. Fruit & Vegetables NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER FICTITIOUS NAME Fresh blueberries! Palatka Daily News NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to U-Pick $3.50/lb, We Pick 5lbs CLASSIFIEDS The Fictitious Name Act 865.09, Flor- for $20. Clay Ranch, Hwy 100, ida Statutes, that the under- signed, desiring to engage in business in Put- 1/4 mi. E. of Grandin. Apartments nam County, will register with the Flor- 9am-6pm daily. 386-336-0949 ida Department of State, upon receipt 386-916-6173 Look for new listings of proof of publication of this notice, 1br/1ba $400 month plus every day! the following name, to wit: $200 security, Car port Babette's Bee's & Tea's FRESH EGGS, Large Brown (386) 467-3006 Free Range, At the Farm, East 386-312-5200 Under which I am (we are) engaged in Palatka $4 Dozen business at: Call 386-336-8005 Business / 126 East River Road Commerical East Palatka, FL. 32131 Fuel Oil & Firewood That the names(s) of the person(s) LOOKING for approx 400 sf Need To FiNd solely interested in the said business is (are) as follows: (386) 326-6272 Hyde's for small machine shop. Used Your GaraGe aGaiN? Firewood. Camping, only 15 days/year. 220v re- Holly Veres Smoking & Grilling Wood quired. Call (309) 643-3304 Clear The CluTTer Putnam County, Florida. available Starting @ $10 aNd Make $$$ Too!! Legal No.: 00081793 Homes 05/14/2021 Furniture & Upholstery House for Rent and/or option, Legal Notices 3ba/1ba, porches, $750/mo, Mattress for Sale. Pillowtop, 502 W Main St., Pomona Park, Plush, Best Prices. Pomona Call or Text 386-916-4249 PUBLIC NOTICE Park, All Sizes (386) 336-1544

*In accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid Mobile Homes charges for which the undersigned is Garage Sales entitled to satisfy an owner’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored Welaka FL, St. Johns River, at: 3 Family Sale Sat 9am-3pm 2Bd 2Bath Furnished W/2 623 SR 20, Hollister, Too AMERICAN MINI STORAGE, 100 N. Hwy Large Additions, Screened In 17, Palatka FL 32177 (386) 312-0064 Many items to List Porch, Boat Slip Available $900/mo. + Dep. Ideal for Re- And, due notice having been given, to Place a the owner of said property and all 2 family Sat Only 8am-? tirees Call (904) 669-7538 parties known to claim an interest 2410 Husson Ave., Pal. Garage Sale Ad therein, and the time specified in such Hshld, Clothing & lots more. notice for payment of such having ex- pired, the goods will be sold at PUBLIC Something for everyone. FOR SALE SALE at the above address to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of REAL ESTATE on Friday May, 14th 2021 @ 11 AM 3 Family Yard Sale! Fri & Sat At Your Service 9am-?, Too much to list, So 700 The help you need is just a phone call away! Space # \Customer Name come & check it out! Inventory 2424 State St., Palatka 2014 Test, Tonia Furniture, Art, China Cabinets Fri., May 14 & Sat., May 15; 2032 Boyette, Thomas 9am–3pm POMONA PARK Furniture, Appliances, Totes LAKESIDE ESTATE SALE – Pressure Washing 2032B Hall, Yvonne Antique furniture, rare old high Acreage / Lots Bikes, Boxes, Misc chair/stroller, 2 couches, 5 patio sets, TV, electronics, Phill’s On Point 2034 Calloway, Darius Interlachen 1 -1/4 Acre $6,500 Appliances, Furniture, Clothes tools, wicker, yard art, 1959 & 1 - 1/2 Acre $13,000 Pressure Washing Barbie, kitchenware, quilting, Sale, Seller pays Closing Cost 2055 Clay, Slaygrain linens - 322 Lake Como Dr. SPRING CLEANING DAYS! Furniture, Appliances, Electronics Owner Fin. 321-961-8749 off Hwy. 17; Pomona Park PALATKA DAILY NEWS DAILY PALATKA Get your home ready for summer! House • Roof • Pool • Patios 2058 Brooks, Tommy Lee Totes, Boxes Driveways & More! Friday Only 8am- 1pm Mobile Homes Professional and Aff ordable. Free Estimates 2087 Robinson, Damita 200 Gas Pipeline Rd, 386-972-9672 Furniture, Lawn Mower, Sewing Ma- 106 Sesame St., Pal 1.5 acres chine Palatka. Curio, Sofa Table, Good Stuff! w/ 3br/2ba MH, Fireplce Needs Want your business listed here. 2146 Lamb, Amanda Total Remodel $79k Furniture, Kids toys, Boxes (512) 659-8420 Call Debra at 386-312-5223. Multi-Family/Neighborhood/ 2163 Shell, Travis Estate Sale! Sat 7am-? 202 Palatka Daily News Tool Box, Totes, Ladders, Automotive Westover Cir., Pal. Too much 3Br/2ba Remodeled DW Manf., 2231 Knowles, Marilynn to list, So come out & see New flooring, 2 Lrg Screen Furniture, Boxes, Misc porches, Lrg Wrkshp, CHA, 2 Lots, Fenced/2 gates. Sat- 2258 Departure Trans. Sat 8am-? 1006 River St., CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS Appliances, Clothes, Misc Baby Girl items, Kitch., Wm suma/San Mateo $109k Owner. Fin. 904-613-3605 James Morrow \ Agent Clothes 14-3X, Toys & Games, Furniture & More!

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4 LINES - 1, 2 OR 3 DAYS PUBLIC NOTICE of toys, Collectables & Misc. 800 1410 S. 14th St., Palatka IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JU- DICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PUTNAM EMPLOYMENT COUNTY, FLORIDA Items $25 Or Less CASE #: 2021 CA 112 Fisher Price Baby Swing, Very THOMAS P. HAYS, LIVING TRUST, ED- good condition, Electric, $25

$ 75 200 WIN K, MARTIN, LIVING TRUST, (386) 546-2384 Plaintiffs, AD MUST INCLUDE Boats & Accessories ADDRESS OF vs. SALE AND MUST Large Size of Ladies Clothing, Large - 1x $20 (386) 937-2447 Outboard Motors for sale, Star BE PREPAID UNKNOWN HEIRS OF VIRGINIA STEW- craft deck boat w/Yamaha 4 10 ART, deceased, WENDI WARD, STEPHANIE WARD, JESSE WARD, stroke w/Alum. Trailer, $7,500 HEATHER WARD, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF Tupperware Modular Set, 4 to 386-336-1544, Pomona Park LORNA L. CARNEY, deceased, UN- 6 pieces $25 (386) 937-2447 Medical KNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN BROOKS, deceased and any other person claim- TRANSPORTATION ing by through or under the above Vacuum Canister attachments Pharmacist In Charge (Phar- named Defendants. $25 (386) 559-1133 macy manager) Palatka, FL., OFFICE HOURS NOTICE OF ACTION

Dispense prescriptions, evalu- 900 ate drug profile, counsel pa- TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF VIRGINIA PETS & SUPPLIES tients, perform daily phar- STEWART, deceased, WENDI WARD, STEPHANIE WARD, JESSE WARD, MONDAY - FRIDAY macy & inventory manage- HEATHER WARD, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF

ment, supervise pharmacy LORNA L. CARNEY, deceased, UN- 550 tech, develop pharmacy clinic- KNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN BROOKS, deceased and any other person claim- al programs, ensure consist- ing by through or under the above ency of pharmacy clinical ser- named Defendants. 8:30am - 5pm vices & regulatory compliance. SUVs & Accessories YOUR ARE NOTIFIED that an action has Need FL Pharmacist license, been filed against you in the Circuit BS in pharmacy & 2 yr experi- Court of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, in 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport, one ence as a pharmacy manager and for Putnam County, Florida, to Quiet Title to Real Property, and you owner, garage kept, 4x4, cold and knowledge of math. Mail are required to serve a copy of your Pets & Supplies air, tow pkg, exc. condition, CLASSIFIED EMAIL & FAX resume to First Choice Phar- written defenses to it, if any, to: 5spd, $3450 904-823-7475 macy, 3208 Crill Ave, Ste 2 Kevin Monahan AKC Mini Schnauzer Puppies, Palatka, FL, 32177 PO Box 2682 Palatka, FL 32178 Parti color, For Sale 2004 Honda CR-V, Looks, runs, DEADLINE... DEADLINE... (530) 917-3332 rides, & drives very well, cold on or before June 6, 2021, and file the (Middleburg area) ac $2950 (904) 823-7475 General original with the Clerk of this Court, at the Putnam County Courthouse, 410 St Johns Ave., Palatka, Florida, 32177 2:00 P.M. 1:30 P.M. CABINET MAKER APPRENTICE: either before service on plaintiff's at- FULL TIME, MUST BE ABLE TO torney or immediately thereafter; or a default will be entered against you for (312-5200) (312-5209) READ A TAPE MEASURE. NON the relief demanded in the Complaint SMOKER. 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Schedule is PUBLIC NOTICE Monday-Friday nights in the newspaper inserting and la- The Better Place Plan Oversight Com- mittee will meet on Wednesday, May beling department. Must be 19, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Putnam able to occasionally lift up to County Government Complex located 312-5200 at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 200, Pal- 35 pounds. Competitive pay. atka. Good work environment. Pick up applications from the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EMAIL PDN mailroom (loading dock PUTNAM COUNTY, FLORIDA area), 1825 St. Johns Ave., Laura Berardi between 6-8 p.m. Last day Staff Assistant II [email protected] to apply is Friday, May Legal No. 00081845 14th. 05/14/21