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said Saturday that little will change at the bank after the transaction, and that all personnel will remain in place. “We made it a condition of the Recusal in sale that the management team and staff all stay,” Foreman said. He said the bank’s business phi- losophy won’t change, either. District 10 “We will remain a communi- ty bank,” Foreman said, Board “with our member residency focus and pri- Ron Foreman mary concern said Saturday unchanged.” that little will Board mem- ber Gordon change at the dust-up bank after the Summers said that current transaction, Decker will now determine whether board mem- and that all CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter personnel will city candidate lives where he says. Columbia Bank is the second-oldest continually operated business bers will also in the county, next to the Lake City Reporter. remain and remain that the name in place. By CARL MCKINNEY of the bank [email protected] Management, staff, board of directors would not change as far as he knew. The As a legal challenge lingers over City Council will all remain in place, officials say. release said DeFoor will add two District 10 candidate Clarence Tucker’s eligibility, additional board members. the judge assigned to the case has dropped out From staff reports in two other community banks. David Bridgeman, the bank’s due to a conflict. A Tennessee businessman will “I have enjoyed getting to know president and CEO, called the Judge Mark Feagle was originally set to oversee buy up to 4,363,640 shares of and working with the board of move “a new chapter in our histo- the case, which raises the ques- Columbia Bank’s outstanding com- directors and the bank’s leader- ry but an extremely positive one.” tion as to whether Tucker has mon stock, according to a Friday ship team these past few months,” “This transaction is great for lived in District 10 long enough news release. DeFoor said in the release. “I Columbia Bank, our employees to satisfy residency requirements P. Byron DeFoor of Ooltewah,WHY believe BANK this bank, WITH along with PEOPLE’S our and our customers,” STATE he saidBANK? in — or even lives there at all. But Tennessee, is a strategic investor other community banks, has a the release. “We look forward to Feagle also serves as an alternate with more than 30 years’ experience great opportunity to grow and partnering with Mr. DeFoor and judge on the Columbia County in commercial real estate and res- thrive and continue to be a key continuing the legacy of commu- Canvassing Board, prohibiting idential development, the release asset to their communities.” Decker him from presiding over such a said. He also has majority ownership Board member Ron Foreman BANK continued on 5A case, according to a July 11 recusal letter. Judge Andrew Decker was assigned to the case by an administrative memorandum. A petition filed in the Third Judicial Circuit last Were here week asks the court an injunction striking Tucker from the ballot. Man, 49, jailed for rape of 17-year-old The challenge comes from former District 10 for you… candidate Glenel Bowden, who withdrew from the a sexual battery on his home. The victim identified him as race to support Tucker’s other opponent, Vanessa Alleged attack took place in WHYJuly 10, BANK the victim WITH PEOPLE’Sthe culprit. STATE BANK? George. suspect’s home, say police. said Jimmy Eugene The officer placed Martinez under The city charter requires City Council candi- Martinez, 49, had arrest and transported him to LCPD dates to live in their respective districts for at least By CARL MCKINNEY raped her, accord- headquarters for questioning. WHY BANK WITH PEOPLE’S STATE BANK? one year before qualifying. [email protected] ing to a Lake City During the interrogation, Martinez In his candidacy paperwork, Tucker listed his Police Department admitted to having sex with “a known address as 923 NE Coldwater Ave., swearing A Live Oak man faces a sexualWere report. hereMartinez seventeen-year-old female,” according under penalty of perjury that the information was assault charge after Lake City officersPEOPLES STATEThe address BANK is wasa local bank that caresto deeply the report. about our community and accurate. say he raped a girl between thethose ages whoredacted. call North Central Florida Home. The next portion of the report of 12 and 17. forMartinez you… started approaching the was redacted, making the context of Were here HEARING continued on 2A When an officer respondedIn our to nearlyofficer 20 and year victim history, from we’ve the east built side a reputation of Martinez’s driven confession by honesty unclear. and trust. 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ABOVE: The aftermath. alert went out for a silver Chevrolet pickup truck swerving in and out of lanes off into a traffic-light pole. with crash damage. at a slow speed. Finally, the chase had An officer saw the truck The officer pulled along- ended. THE WEATHER near U.S. Highway 129 side the vehicle and saw a The 9-year-old was taken SUN MON TUE WED THU and U.S. Highway 90 and child at the steering wheel. to an emergency room. 15 16 17 18 19 noticed it operating in a There were no other occu- Investigators later found Chance Slight Chance Chance Chance “predictably dangerous pants. out the truck was stolen of chance of of of storms of storms storms storms manner,” according to the After commanding the from behind Live Oak Tire storms statement. child to pull over, the offi- & Auto near U.S. 90. The truck struck a second cer was answered with a More crash damage was HI 90HI LO LO 72 HI 90 HI LO LO 72 HI 88HI LO LO 72 HI HI88 LO LO 72 HI 88HI LO LO 72 vehicle in the southbound “vulgar reply.” found on the property of lane of U.S. 129, which then As the truck approached Cheek & Scott Drugs and hit a third vehicle in the the intersection of U.S. 129 Suwannee Primary School. REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Sunday, July 15 Sunday's highs/Sunday night's low northbound parking lane, and 70th Road, it struck a The child faces charges Valdosta according to the statement. fourth vehicle, which then of grand theft auto and City Monday Tuesday 90/74 Jacksonville The truck continued struck another. aggravated fleeing and 90/72 Cape Canaveral Tallahassee Lake City 91/76/ts 90/76/ts northbound on U.S. 129, The fugitive truck veered eluding. 90/74 90/72 Daytona Beach 92/75/ts 89/75/ts Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers 90/76/ts 91/76/ts Pensacola 90/72 90/74 Ft. Lauderdale 90/79/ts 90/80/ts 90/76 Panama City 88/79 Ocala Gainesville 91/74/ts 91/74/ts erty, Caroline D. McCray to whether a document is 90/72 Jacksonville 92/74/ts 93/75/ts HEARING of Colorado, told the Lake accurate. Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 90/83/ts 91/83/ts City Reporter in June that Tucker claims he moved 94/76 90/76 Lake City 91/74/ts 91/74/ts Continued From 1A Tucker isn’t on the lease to the Coldwater Avenue Tampa Miami 90/79/ts 90/80/ts 92/76 Naples 92/78/ts 91/78/ts and has no right to live address in February 2017. West Palm Beach 92/76 Ocala 90/74/ts 90/74/ts But Bowden has accused there. In late June, Bradley said Orlando 93/76/ts 90/75/ts Tucker of falsifying his One of the two official ten- Tucker had been living Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 88/78/ts 86/77/ts Ft. Myers 90/79 Pensacola 92/76 89/77/ts 89/76/ts address, saying its com- ants, Willie James Bradley, there “off and on” for about Naples Tallahassee 90/75/ts 89/74/ts mon knowledge he lives said in late June that Tucker eight months. The next day, 90/77 Miami Tampa 91°/78/ts 90°/78/ts 92/76 with his mother at 1356 NE never lived there — con- Bradley said Tucker never Key West Valdosta 90/73/ts 89/73/ts Washington St. trary to the claim he made lived there. 90/81 W. Palm Beach 90/77/ts 90/78/ts It’s too late to strike a day prior, which he said Tucker says McCray Tucker’s name from the was a lie to protect Tucker, pressured Bradley into LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX FYI " Test physical ballots, which have his friend. claiming he didn’t live there. An exclusive TEMPERATURES SUN already been printed. But Tucker said in June he Tucker maintains he service if Tucker is found ineligi- planned to withdraw from rents a room at Bradley’s High Saturday 91 Sunrise today 6:40 a.m. Low Saturday 75 Sunset today 8:33 p.m. 6 brought to ble, the Columbia County the race amid the con- house for $400 “every cou- Normal high 91 Sunrise tom. 6:40 a.m. HighEXTREME: our readers Supervisor of Elections troversy, but has yet to ple of weeks.” 10 minutes to burn Normal low 72 Sunset tom. 8:33 p.m. 30 mins to burn by would post signs at the polls do so. In June, McCray said she Record high 100 in 1932 Today’s stating votes for him will Before taking the mat- had visited the property Record low 65 in 1997 MOON ultra-violet The Weather radiation risk Moonrise today 9:26 a.m. not count. ter to the Third Circuit, eight months prior and saw for the area on Channel. PRECIPITATION Moonset today 10:57 p.m. Tucker himself has said Bowden asked the city no traces of Tucker. a scale from 0 Saturday 0.00" Moonrise tom. 10:32 a.m. to 10+. on multiple occasions he clerk’s office if it could step State law defines a per- Month total 2.82" Moonset tom. 11:39 p.m. only stays at the Coldwater in. manent residence at some- Year total 29.38" Avenue home one or two But the city’s role is only where that a “person has Normal month-to-date 2.91" Normal year-to-date 26.02" nights a week, spending ministerial, according to a his or her true, fixed and July 19 July 27 Aug 4 Aug 11 Forecasts, data and graphics ©IBM Corporation 1994, 2018 most nights taking care of memo from City Attorney permanent home and First Full Last New Quarter Quarter his 86-year-old mother at Fred Koberlien. The clerk’s principal establishment to her house. office must administer the which, whenever absent, he The owner of the qualification paperwork, but or she has the intention of WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY Coldwater Avenue prop- cannot make judgements as returning.” 110° 7a Actual1p high 7p Average1a high 6a On this date in 1995, a large family of Actual low Average low thunderstorms known 100° as a Mesoscale 95 95 93 Convective System 92 91 92 91 moved through much of 90° eastern New York state and the Adirondack 80° Mountains. The 74 75 74 76 75 system produced a 72 73 series of very strong 70° downbursts, known as a derecho, along a path 60° of 280 miles.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SunDAY, JULY 15, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 3A First time throwing that rod
By CARL MCKINNEY [email protected] ourteen-year-old John Hendre reeled in his F catch — a bullhead measuring in at nearly 11 inches. After basking in the accomplishment, he threw it back into the water and cast his line again. The Lake City chap- ter of the National Wild Turkey Federation held a children’s fishing clinic Saturday morning through afternoon at a private pond off Triple Run Road, aiming to teach young people the angling skills they need to land a big catch on their own. “We’ve had some kids who’ve never held a rod in their hand,” said Lake City NWTF head Scott Crews. Circled around the pond in small groups of no more than four, the children practiced their newfound skills. They learned how FISHING continued on 6A
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TOP LEFT: Rick Byers waits for his 11-year-old son Danny Byers to grab a worm during a fishing clinic Saturday morning designed to teach children angling skills. ABOVE: Teenaged Tanner Layton waits patiently for a bite. BOTTOM LEFT: Hunter Christian, 12, left, gets some tips from CHS student Jackson Swisher, 16. BOTTOM RIGHT: Matthew White, 15, aims for some- thing bigger after catching a few small fish.
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OUR OPINION The mayor’s future ayor Stephen M. Witt embarrassed him- self, along with our town, when in January M2017 he climbed into his SUV in a stupor, cranked the ignition and then got out again, for- getting he had already put the vehicle in gear. The unmanned machine lurched into Lake DeSoto. He pleaded no contest to DUI and agreed to a year’s probation and loss of his license for six months (though it was soon reinstated for purposes of work). But there was more to come. Court papers made public last month show Witt admitted to driving drunk on at least 50 occasions prior to January 27, 2017, and said he had tried to quit drinking at least 20 times. Further, he denied having a drinking problem and said his schedule did not permit substance abuse counseling or alcohol monitoring. That was the breaking point for many. Mr. X vs. the Octopus Clutch A man who would willfully, and routinely, endan- ger the lives of others rather than accept help has hen I read in this news- Stunned but still game, Chuck paper two weeks ago that rushed back toward BG and she gone too far. W pro wrestling matches promptly neck-locked him into the Consider this his one and only wake-up call. were returning to Lake City, I ring ropes so tight he could hardly Witt is an accomplished attorney and a decent was reminded of the night around move. man who has served Lake City well. Despite his 1950 when the villainous, masked Soon Chuck, a pretty tough mistakes, he is worth saving. But now that the Mr. X wrestled good guy Roland guy himself, got loose and it problem is out in the open, he must face it and fix Kirchmeyer, 6’ 7” tall, 255 pounds, became Chuck and GG against it. and his sleeper hold, the Octopus BG. Clutch. With chaos in the ring, local First he must hold a press conference to address Morris Williams his behavior, something he has yet to do in the 18 These matches were held in the promoter Mort jumped in to try months since his DUI. old National Guard Armory and to restore order but BG started Lake City is a kind and caring town. there was a packed house to see the pummeling him. Well Mort’s wife matches. wasn’t going to let anyone hurt If asked, the people here will forgive him his mis- I was there with my best buds, made a quick move and over pow- her husband so she jumped into steps. Gene Cox, Billy Cox, Charley ered Good Girl and began beating the ring, armed with an empty But he must ask, and mean it. Phillips, Caesar Thomas, and her something terrible. Coke bottle, aiming to put an Witt must also follow through and take seriously ‘Chuck’. Remember I mentioned Remember Chuck? Well we began end to all the confusion. It didn’t the court-ordered help he has received in the wake Chuck. He’ll show up later in the work. of his DUI. He must never again imagine that he story. Well Mort’s wife wasn’t BG’s husband, a big wrestler him- can beat this affliction on his own, and must remain Well, the three preliminaries self, couldn’t let his wife get blud- featured some exciting wrestling going to let anyone geoned with a Coke bottle so he in a treatment program for as long as he holds pub- hurt her husband so lic office. moves like the elbow smash, the jumped into the ring himself. Soon Finally, he must surrender his driver’s license for python clutch, a backbreaker drop, she jumped into the there were maybe 20 people in the the remaining two years of his term of office. body slams, a reverse drop kick, ring, armed with an ring with about 10 fights going on. and lots of others. The crowd loved The crowd roared for more but This one is simple. Do not drive. empty Coke bottle, it and cheered wildly. aiming to put an end finally the Lake City police officers The only way to be sure our mayor is not drunk And all the wrestlers had got into the ring and in about 20 behind the wheel, is to be sure he doesn’t get tough-guy nicknames: Bad Boy to all the confusion. minutes got things settled. behind the wheel. What he does once he’s out of Brown, Black Jack Bart, Strangler It didn’t work. Chuck finally got back to his seat, office is between him and the police. Sam, Bruiser Dingo, Harry The panting and out of breath and with The term “mayor” is largely symbolic in Lake Headbuster, and others not so tame. to notice he was getting edgy over a few knots on his head. So many City. Witt is in essence an at-large city councilman Then came the fourth and next GG getting beat up, then he abruptly people patted him on the back he who chairs council meetings, officiates at ribbon to last match matching two women; just blurted out, “I’m gonna help that felt like a hero. cuttings and delivers proclamations. one was a really villainous type, a girl.” Then he jumped off the bleach- And what of the featured match All those things still matter to those of us who swarthy woman (Bad Girl: BG). ers and headed for the ring—and between Mr. X and Mr. Octopus live here. It is part and parcel of small-town life. against a really pretty, younger and jumped inside the ring. Clutch? It was a thriller from start smaller woman (Good Girl: GG). He roughly pulled BG off GG, to finish. But that’s a story for But for “mayor” to continue to mean anything to The match started with the two then with cat-like quickness BG another day. anybody, something’s got to give. women circling each other going picked Chuck up high into the air The terms outlined above are more than reason- back and forth with harmless and threw him completely across n Morris Williams is a local historian able for a man who has so abused the public trust. punches, when suddenly Bad Girl the ring. and longtime retired educator. If the mayor cannot publicly ask forgiveness for his mistakes, get the help he needs, and agree not to get behind the wheel while in office, he should TODAY IN HISTORY resign. Otherwise, no one will really think of him as On this date: cent, from $15,000 to $12,750 a year. delivered a televised address in mayor anymore anyway. In 1948, President Harry S. which he announced that he had In 1799, French soldiers in Egypt Truman was nominated for another accepted an invitation to visit the discovered the Rosetta Stone, which term of office by the Democratic People’s Republic of China. Lake City Reporter proved instrumental in deciphering national convention in Philadelphia. In 1976, a 36-hour kidnap Lake City Reporter ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. In 1954, a prototype of the Boeing ordeal began for 26 schoolchil- Serving Columbia County Since 1874 In 1916, Boeing Co., originally 707, the model 367-80, made its dren and their bus driver as they known as Pacific Aero Products maiden flight from Renton Field were abducted near Chowchilla, TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride Co., was founded in Seattle. south of Seattle. California, by three gunmen and for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ In 1932, President Herbert In 1964, Sen. Barry M. Goldwater imprisoned in an underground cell. The Lake City Reporter is published with pride Hoover announced he was slashing of Arizona was nominated for pres- (The captives escaped unharmed; ties by Community Newspapers Inc. his own salary by 20 percent, from ident by the Republican national the kidnappers were caught.) forW residentse believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun ‑ ties by Community Newspapers Inc. $75,000 to $60,000 a year; he also cut convention in San Francisco. communities —‑“Newspapers get things done!” Cabinet members’ salaries by 15 per- In 1971, President Richard Nixon n Associated Press WOure believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and communitiesprofitable community —‑“Newspapers-oriented get newspapers. things done!” Our primary goal is to publish distinguished and This mission will be accomplished through the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR profitableteamwork community of professionals-oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, integrity and hard work. Todd Wilson, Publisher Happy House board responds Robert Bridges, Editor To the Editor: certified school district personnel, from lashing out at the District, JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor homework assistance and STEM / (as your article referenced). The SueRobert Brannon, Bridges, Controller Editor In response to the article in STEAM enrichment activities. School District is our community Friday’s paper “How will daycare The grant is in its fifth and final partner and has been for many DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident kids get home?”, the Board of year. Seventy-five after-school years. We sympathize with their TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman Directors of Happy House would students ride the bus each day to efforts to retain bus drivers and rec- like to submit the following Happy House and there are a total ognize that they are trying to use response. of 120 students enrolled in the 21st their resources in creative ways. The article stated that to free up Century program. As a board, we are working dili- resources, the district has stopped The grant has a 5-year budgeted gently to come up with a way to still LETTERS POLICY transportation to an after-school plan for transportation from the serve the approximately 300 stu- program at the Happy House eight elementary school sites to dents. Our main concern remains Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written Daycare. The misnomer is that Happy House. In other words – the that students have a safe and and double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and these are not simply children money is there to provide the trans- enriching environment after school, libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s attending the center for day care portation – but according to the as well as when schools are closed. name, address and telephone number for verification. purposes. Rather, we are referenc- District admin, there isn’t enough Columbia County is well known Writers can have two letters per month published. ing Kindergarten-5th grade after- personnel to drive the buses. for our strong community base that Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers school students who are enrolled The lack of transportation is has always put children at a high in the 21st Century grant that is farther reaching than just Happy priority. We are confident that we and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. administered by the Columbia House. There are approximately will find a solution within the next County School District. 300 children impacted by this deci- four weeks the ensures our com- BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL The 21st Century grant is a sion since both the Boys and Girls munity remains united and our chil- 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. 5-year federal grant awarded to Clubs’ transportation will also be dren remain our focus. BY FAX: (386) 752-9400. Happy House to provide the stu- eliminated. dents in the Columbia County Yes, Happy House is expressing Susie Hall BY EMAIL: [email protected] School District with tutoring by our concern. However, we are far Lake City SUNday, JULY 15, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A
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Washington St., Lake t-shirts ( plain) are all Tuesday City) is in search of vol- needed. A pot luck will Public meeting unteers. The center’s mis- follow at 5 p.m. and live A public meeting on the sion is to serve those in music by Wally Germany proposed countywide one need in Columbia County and Friends at 6:30. For percent sales tax increase through Christian faith more information contact for Columbia County will and resources. For more, Paula at 478-396-1682 or take place at 6 p.m. at the call 386-755-1770. Tiffaney at 386-898-8649. Mason City Community Center. Additional meet- Volunteer at Haven ‘Almost History’ ings on the topic will take Haven Hospice is cur- The Melting Pot a per- place at 6 p.m. on July 24 rently seeking volunteers forming arts gallery will at the Columbia County for many tasks. No expe- feature CHS Summer Fairgrounds and at 6 p.m. rience necessary. To apply Drama program in the on July 31 at the Fort online visit www.beyour- theatrical performance White Community Center. haven.org/volunteer, stop of “Almost History: that by the office or an applica- whole space-time continu- National Collector’s tion can be mailed to you. um thing” July 20. 508 N. Car Appreciation Day Marion Avenue, Lake City On July 17, the Duplicate Bridge Club 385-867-1601 Suwannee River Region Lake City Duplicate AACA Car Club in Lake Bridge Club meets at ‘Baby & Me’ City is hosting the 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at “Baby & Me,” a library “National Collector’s Car The Country Club at Lake program for parents and Appreciation Day.” Bring City. All bridge enthusi- babies, is held on Fridays your antique, classic car asts are welcome. For at 11 a.m. at the main or truck or antique motor- more, call Dottie Rogers branch of the Columbia cycle and share your at 386-758-8606. County Public Library, 308 story as you show off your NW Columbia Ave. in vehicle. The event is one Thursday downtown Lake City. For of hundreds of similar Free clinic more about the library’s nationwide gathers taking A free health clinic will children’s programs, call place that day. Sal’s Italian take place Thursday, July 386-758-2101. Deli parking lot, US 90 19 at St James Episcopal west from 5 to 8 p.m. Good Church from 5:30 to 7:30 Saturday music, 50/50 and car talk. p.m. Heritage Day For more details call The Lake City Florida Shirley at 386-365-9643. Camera Club Stake is celebrating The Branford Camera Heritage Day on July 21, Wednesday Club meeting is July 19th 2018, from 4 PM to 8 PM at ‘Terrific Twos’ at 7 pm at Hatch Park the Lake City Stake Center “Terrific Twos,” a in Branford. Hatch Park at 909 SE Country Club library program for is at 403 Craven Street, Road. This is a celebration Photos by STEVE WILSON/Lake City Reporter toddlers, is offered Branford, FL. For further to honor those who helped on Wednesdays at 10:30 info, contact club presi- build our community in the Hard work in the hot sun a.m. at the main branch dent, Gary Kueppers 386- past and to teach about our Wayne Tolbert, top, with powerwasher, was hard at work early Saturday afternoon of the Columbia County 658-6442. Dennis Weigel heritage. There will be dis- with other volunteers, above, at Gleason Plaza, at a car wash fundraiser for Sansei Public Library, 308 NW will be enlightening us plays of the Pioneers and Shuri International, a martial arts school, which went on between 9 a.m. and 2 Columbia Ave. in down- to Travel Photography; families of our Church in p.m. The event was held to help students attend a karate seminar in October. “We town Lake City. For more all aspects of how to get this area. Family History will be having Bill Wallace, Chuck Norris, Troy Price and all of the big teachers from information about the great photos while trav- Consultants will be set up around the world,” said Christopher Hovey of Sansei Shuri International of the library’s children’s pro- eling. This is something with their laptops to be upcoming event. grams, call 386-758-2101. everyone should learn and able to assist anyone to use for their vacations and get started with their own Al-Anon meeting other travel. individual family history Complex will be offering a further information con- An Al-Anon group searches. 4th session of swimming tact the pool at 319-7226. Free concert meets at First Christian Friday There will be grilled hot lessons. July 23 - 27. All Columbia & Church (403 W. Duval St., Christmas in July dogs and hamburgers as This is a one week ses- Master gardening Hamilton County students Lake City) at 6 p.m. on VFW Post 2206, at 343 well as shaved ice snow sion only and classes will workshop receiving AB or A honor Mondays and 10 a.m. on SW Forest Lawn Way, will cones provided. Bouncy only be offered in the MEGA PLANTS IN roll during the 2017-2018 Wednesdays. Newcomers be accepting donations houses for the kids, and AM. Cost will be $35 per CONTAINERS AND school year will be recog- group meets on Mondays for military service mem- games for all of the family swimmer. Registration will RAISED BEDS will be nized at a free concert on at 5 p.m. bers serving overseas - will be there. be on Wednesday July 18 held at the UF/IFAS August 11. Contact 386- personal hygiene items, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Extension office, at 971 W. 867-1601 or itsaboutmyef- Volunteers needed baby wipes, insect repel- Upcoming Adult Education Building Duval Street, Lake City, [email protected] to regis- The Christian Service lant wipes, non meltable Swimming lessons and Thursday July 19 from from 6-7:30 p.m.. Please ter your student. Center (421 NW snacks , puzzles, socks, The Jared Allison Aquatic 1 - 7 PM at the Pool. For pre register. 752-5384.
106-year-old institution.” Scaff, a driving force “I am excited for the the community bank we changing world. This is an BANK The 4.3 million-plus behind the bank in recent future of Columbia Bank,” have always been, with the outstanding opportunity Continued From 1A shares of stock will be decades. she said Saturday by same great leadership and for our staff and commu- purchased mostly from His niece, Jenny Scaff, is email. “I am looking for- staff but with the ability nity.” nity-oriented banking of our the estate of S. Lester also on the board. ward to it continuing to be to grow stronger in this
OBITUARIES Michael Damon Geiger neral Home Chapel with Rev. and enjoyed fishing, hunt- 19 years having moved here Randy Ogburn officiating. In- ing, working jigsaw puz- from the Orlando, FL area. Mr. Michael Damon Geiger, terment will follow in the Scott zles and playing solitaire. He served our coun- 50, passed away Sunday July Cemetery (441 N. 1 mile North Mr. Long is survived by his try and was a veteran of 8, 2018, in of Deep Creek)Visitation with wife of seventy-one years Eve- the United States Army. the North the family will be held from 5 lyn Long, Lake City, FL. two He was a transmission tower Mississippi -8 Monday evening, July 16, daughters Evelyn Gail Evans erector for many years as well Medical Cen- 2018 at the funeral home. The Lake City, FL. and Alex Chris- as an over the road truck driv- ter in Tupelo, family requests that in Lieu of ty Thompson, Cedar Key, FL., er for many years. Mr. Smith Mississippi, flowers donations be made to and his sister Esther Gill of New enjoyed Bar-B-Que’s with his following a St. Jude’s Children’s Research Port Richey, FL. Four grand- family and friends and loved brief illness. Hospital, 501 St. JUDE PL. children, seven great grand- anything with John Wayne. He was the Memphis, TN, 38105-9959 children, and two great- great Survivors include his wife of son of Stanley Geiger and in Mikes name. DEES-PAR- grandchildren also survive. over 40 years, April Smith; his the late Judy Jordan Geiger. RISH FAMILY FUNERAL Graveside services for Mr. children, Jennie Smith (Mi- Mike attended and gradu- HOME is in charge of all ar- Long will be conducted Sun- chael), Sean Smith (Jessica) ated from Columbia High rangements. 458 South Marion day, July 15, 2018 at Mt. Pleas- and Steven Pizarroz all of Lake School and was an Avid Al- Avenue Lake City, FL 32025. ant Baptist Church Cemetery in City; and eight grandchildren, abama Crimson Tide Fan. Denton, Georgia at 3:00 P.M. Jessica Simmons, Journey He enjoyed NASCAR rac- Alex Junior Long with Rev. Ron Thompson offi- Smith, Kaily Phillips, Sean ing and collecting NA- ciating. Interment will immedi- Smith, Jr., Jacob Smith, Tyler SCAR memorabilia. Mr. Alex Junior Long, 91, ately follow. Arrangements are Chapin, Allana Gracie Chapin He loved his job as an air- of Lake City, under direction of DEES-PAR- and Jasmine Martin Pizarroz. craft engine mechanic passed away RISH FAMILY FUNERAL A Memorial Celebration of and the people loved him. Thursday, July HOME 458 South Marion Life will be conducted on Tues- Mike’s one passion in life was 12, 2018 at his Avenue Lake City FL. 32025. day, July 17, 2018 at 5 PM in his beloved Labrador retriev- residence fol- Please sign guestbook at par- the Chapel of Gateway-Forest er “BAMA” followed closely lowing an ex- rishfamilyfuneralhome.net Lawn Funeral Home with Pas- by his two Bassett Hounds. tended illness. tor Dustin Busscher officiating He was of the Baptist faith. He was the son of the late Wendell A. Smith and followed by military hon- He is survived by his father Alexander and Bertie Miri- ors. Visitation with the family Stanley Geiger (Chris) Deep am Markham Long. He had Wendell A. Smith, 64, of will be one hour prior to the Creek, FL; one brother Bil- made Lake City his home Lake City, service from 4-5 PM. Arrange- ly Geiger (Michelle) Deep since 1980 after moving passed away ments are under the direction of Creek, FL; a sister Sharon here from Jacksonville, FL. on Wednesday, GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN Geiger, Columbus, OH; and Mr. Long was a veteran of July 11, 2018, FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025. his Uncle Bob and Aunt Dar- the U.S. Navy having served at his home in COURTESY lene King; one special niece two years in the Korean Con- Lake City. He Please leave words of com- Taylor Geiger of Deep Creek. flict and went on to retire was born in fort for the family at www. High Five Four other nieces, four neph- Corpus Christi, Texas to the gatewayforestlawn.com. from the Florida Air National John Barrett of Columbia High School, shown with ews, three great nieces and six Guard after thirty plus years late Walter Alexander Smith Obituaries are paid advertise- with Principal Trey Hosford, scored a 5 on his Florida great nephews also survive. as an air craft mechanic. and Thelma Robertson Smith. ments. For details, call the Funeral services will be con- He was a member of the Mr. Smith was raised in Corpus Lake City Reporter’s classified Standardized Assessment test. “We are extremely ducted Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Pine Grove Baptist Church Christi, TX and had made his department at 752-1293. proud of our students for ‘Bringing Their Best’ on the in the Dees-Parrish Family Fu- home in Lake City for the past FSA,” said Hosford. 6A SUNday, JULY 15, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER FISHING Continued From 3A
about tackle, casting lines and tying knots, waiting in anticipation for the payoff. The landowner, who wished to remain anon- ymous, approached NWTF with the idea. Six Columbia High School students who are experienced anglers volunteered to help NWTF teach the roughly 13 other children. “They seem to be having a wonderful time,” said parent Clara White, who is involved with the Suwannee Valley Youth Sharpshooters club, which had members present at the event. Saturday’s gather- ing was NWTF’s first fishing clinic, said com- mittee member Ashley Lawson, but the group wants to make it a reg- ular event. Photos by CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter “We really want to get TOP LEFT/BOTTOM: Groups of no more than four kids outdoors,” Lawson circle around a private pond off Triple Run Road and said. “Fishing, hunting, put their angling skills to use. Some of the youngsters understanding their role at the fishing clinic had never held up a fishing rod in conservation. And in Florida, the fishing before. The event was organized by the Lake City chap- capital of the world, they ter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. should be able to fish by ABOVE: Hunter Christian, 12, shows off his catch. themselves at the end of Tackle was provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife this clinic.” Conservation Commission.
Quilt exhibit honors veterans CALL NOW! The Florida Quilt p.m. Admission is free, with jacket and battlefield helmet. (386) 344-6985 Museum exhibit, “In Honor donations gratefully accept- First Sergeant Jon Meinholz, SPACE IS LIMITED of Those Who Serve: A ed. A preview of these retired, who serves as the Patriotic Quilt Exhibit,” quilts may be seen on the JROTC Instructor at Bell will hang in the History Museum website at www. High School coordinated 213 NW Gleason Dr, Lake City, FL 32055 | TheCanopyLiving.com Room of the Florida Quilt floridaquiltmuseum.com. this display. “The uniforms Museum through the end The Patriotic Exhibit represent our desire to of August. The Florida also features a “Service band together to protect Quilt Museum, located in Members Corner” showcas- and defend our Country and downtown historic Trenton ing uniforms and gear from preserve the American way at 409 North Main Street, the Revolutionary War thru of life,” said First Sergeant is open Monday through Desert Storm, including an Meinholz. Saturday 11 a.m. until 3 authentic World War I Army — From staff reports
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WATER CONSERVATION Sensors save 6 million gallons a day From staff reports ture sensors in the District Plan areas, the District will next few years; and with our Water is being saved over the next several years fund 90 percent of the cost cost-share program there is by the millions of gallons as the technology contin- of each probe. Elsewhere, no reason for a farmer with across the Suwannee Valley, ues to improve, usability the District funds 75 percent irrigation not to participate.” thanks to a partnership pro- increases of the cost. Older versions of irri- gram with the Suwannee and cost Electronic pulses The probes gation management tools River Water Management continues to show when water is cost an used tensiometers which District and area farmers. decrease,” being taken up by average of were not very dependable The program helps farmers said Justin $2,000 each in the sandy soil across a crop’s root zone. to implement water-saving Garland, an and include Once installed, only the the Suwannee Valley. The devices known as soil mois- engineer with If water flows past a yearly ser- newer probes were intro- the root zone and is head of the probe is ture sensors throughout the District. vice fee to exposed. Information is duced about four years ago their farming operations In addi- not used, irrigation support the and are significantly more schedules can be transmitted through by sharing the cost of the tion to water technology. cellular signals to the reliable. technology, known as cost savings, the adjusted. The District farmer. Registration for the soil share. sensors also helps to off- moisture sensor program “Part of managing our protect water quality by set the annual service cost at the District is on-going. water resources is work- reducing the leaching of as well. than the soil moisture sen- If you would like more ing with our water users to COURTESY PHOTOS fertilizer through the crop’s “Currently, there is no sors,” said Thomas. “Our information, contact the identify innovative practices Ben Broughton, farm root zone. When farmers better technology on the goal is get at least one sen- District’s Ag Team at (386) to efficiently use water with- manager at the North know how much water is market for managing irriga- sor on every farm in the 362-1001 or visit www.mysu- out negatively impacting Florida Research and available in the crop’s root tion and water conservation Suwannee Valley within the wanneeriver.com. their businesses” said Hugh Education Center in Live zone they can plan to have Thomas, executive director Oak, shows off a soil more water storage capac- for the district. “This proj- moisture probe being ity in their fields to better ect is a win-win, all the way used to research irriga- protect against a leaching around. Most farmers are tion practices on a variety rain event. able to reduce their amount of crops. “By managing the amount of groundwater pumping by of water applied to crops, using these water manage- Suwannee Valley. farmers can hold nutrients ment tools.” “Soil moisture sensors in the root zone longer Across the district, the are one of the best tools which allows the plant a sensors, or probes, are sav- we have to aid our farm- longer time to utilize the ing an average of 6,000,000 ers and provide quick, easy nutrients. This reduces the gallons of water per day. management information. amount of fertilizer leached That equates to a savings Not only do they provide and supports the farmers of 151,000 gallons per acre soil moisture information bottom line,” said Garland. over a growing season for but they can also show if a In areas of the District crops like watermelons, plant is stressed or possi- where targeted water quality peanuts, and corn. bly diseased,” said Charles efforts are ongoing, known The sensors save water Barrett, water resourc- as Basin Management Action by helping farmers to adjust es specialized agent with their irrigation schedules the University of Florida, based on real time data. North Florida Research The devices send out very and Education Center, small electrical pulses and Suwannee Valley. “It’s like calculate the time it takes having your own personal for the pulses to return to record keeper on call, 24-7.” the probe to determine the Farmers in the Suwannee amount of water in the soil. Valley are leading the way The pulses are emitted at across Florida in this spe- various depths which allows cific type of water conser- farmers to know how the vation practice — and the water is being taken up by technology is expected to a crop’s root zone. If water continue to grow. flows past the root zone and Since January 2017, the is not used, the farmer can District has helped fund tailor his or her irrigation 228 sensors throughout the schedule to use less water 15-county District area, cov- and take full advantage of ering 14,500 irrigated acres. rainfall. The program allows farm- Water resource stake- ers to purchase the sensors holders across the region at a significantly reduced are highly supportive of the cost to get the technolo- use of soil moisture probes gy into their hands faster. and the district’s pro- Prior to 2017, the Florida gram. University of Florida Department of Agricultural researchers are studying and Consumer Services the effectiveness of the sen- provided grant funding for sors on a variety of crops the sensors from 2015-2017. and crop rotations common “We expect to see a steady to farmers throughout the climb in the use of soil mois-
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386-752-0054 www.Tire-Mart.com 2700 US 90 West, Lake City 8A SunDAY, JULY 15, 2018 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER ‘Summer Nights’ Swayde Sutton (foreground), 4, munches on a handful of popcorn while Connor Hunter and Paityn McCartney, 9, look-on from a bounce house. Inset: Jay Carmichael, 4, enjoys a cherry snowcone.
Angela Heiner (left) and Tina Ferguson prepare bags of popcorn for visitors attending the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Summer Nights event Westside Elementary School on Friday.
Tina Greenwood (from left) holds Kaydence Hanelines, 5, as she gets a hotdog from CCSO school resource deputy Kimberly Ray.
A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office activity where they can meet and interact Summer Nights event took place Friday with school resource deputies before the evening at the Westside Elementary School school year begins. While the sheriff’s office playground. The event, which ran from hosts the events, 27 local business sponsored 5 - 8 p.m., drew more than 120 visitors. The the refreshments and snacks. The fourth Summer Nights event was the third the and final Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has hosted Summer Nights event — a water event — is Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter this summer. The events are designed to give scheduled at Five Points Elementary School Columbia County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy Matt Douglas gets elementary school-aged students a summer on Friday night. helps on the grill from his sons Bryson Douglas (center) and Eli. B2
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YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP WIMBLEDON Kerb your Giving enthusiasm Kerber tops Williams for her 3rd Grand Slam title.
By HOWARD FENDRICH back Associated Press LONDON — Angelique Kerber was not about to be overwhelmed by the setting or the stakes in this Wimbledon final. She knew exactly home what to expect — and what to do — against Serena Williams. By JORDAN KROEGER / [email protected] Two years after losing to Williams with a title on the line at Centre Court, Kerber came through. So steady, so Tunsil holds second youth football camp in his hometown. patient, so accurate throughout, she never really gave Williams much of a hen Laremy Tunsil chance this time, putting together a was growing up in 6-3, 6-3 victory Saturday for her first W Lake City, there championship at the All England were no camps to attend. Club and third major overall. No one giving back in the “I think it’s the experience. You community. have to go through all the things So when Tunsil finally — the good things, the bad things achieved his goal of making the NFL, he set another — and then you need to learn,” goal — to give back to his said Kerber, the first German to win hometown. Wimbledon since Steffi Graf in 1996. Tunsil, who starts at left “I know that against Serena, I have tackle for the Miami Dolphins, to play my best tennis, especially in started a youth camp in Lake the important moments,” said Kerber, City last summer and saw it who won the Australian Open and U.S. grow in numbers this week- Open in 2016, but was the runner-up end. The two-day free camp to Williams at Wimbledon that season, saw a total of about 250 kids “especially in the important moments.” gather at Memorial Stadium, That’s just what she did. up from about 120 last year. “Angelique played really well,” Campers met with Tunsil, Williams said. “She played out of her took pictures, received auto- mind.” graphs and participated in numerous drills. Kerber made only five unforced “My biggest thing is I errors the entire match, 19 fewer always want to give back, than Williams. Perhaps more impres- no matter what I do,” Tunsil sive was this: She broke Williams in 4 of 9 service games. TUNSIL continued on 6B In doing so, Kerber prevented Williams from claiming an eighth title at Wimbledon and 24th from all Grand Slam tournaments , which would have equaled Margaret Court’s record. As things stand, Williams holds the mark KERBER continued on 2B
TIM IRELAND/Associated Press Angelique Kerber kisses the tro- phy after winning the women’s singles final match against Serena Williams at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Saturday in PHOTOS BY JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter London.
NOBODY ASKED ME BUT... NASCAR Five burning questions for the Gators Truex repeats at he winner of World Cup will be decided today, which race in Kentucky T stinks because it helped us sports fans temporarily escape bore- dom during this slow summer cycle. Driver leads five times for 174 of the But don’t worry – we should be able 267 laps to take checkered flag again. to avoid fading back into an oblivi- on. Auto racing? Blah. Mid-season By GARY B. GRAVES baseball? Who cares. SEC Media Associated Press Days begins on Monday, a friendly reminder that college SPARTA, Ky. — Martin Truex Jr. won the NASCAR football season is just around the corner. Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway, passing Brad Whew! Thank God. Keselowski and then Kurt Busch Back to the regu- late on the way to repeating as larly scheduled pro- champion on Saturday night. gramming. Truex’s No. 78 Toyota Camry SEC Media Days appeared even more dominant than kicks off this week in Eric Jackson last July as he led five times for 174 of 267 laps and swept a new location (finally the first two stages from the pole. The defending Cup moving from Hoover, Alabama to champion was always in contention in the 400-mile race, Atlanta), but don’t expect anything even while trailing. He proved it at key moments late, over- different from previous summers. taking Keselowski on lap 201 and Busch 23 laps later to You can expect more of than same become Kentucky’s first back-to-back winner, earning his – pointless questions, empty answers fourth victory this season and 19th of his career. – but it’s always interesting to hear Ryan Blaney and Keselowski were next in Fords, fol- from the hodgepodge of coaching lowed by Kyle Busch (Toyota) and Kevin Harvick (Ford). personalities. It’s also a good intro- Dominant as Truex was a year ago in leading 152 of 274 duction for the new coaches like FILE Florida quarterback Felipe Franks is locked in a competition for the GATORS continued on 6B starting job with Kyle Task and Emory Jones. TRUEX continued on 3B 2B SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER SCOREBOARD WIMBLEDON WORLD CUP TV LISTINGS MLB Djokovic defeats Belgium AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE Today East Division East Division beats AUTO RACING W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Nadal to reach 5th 1:30 p.m. Boston 67 30 .691 — Philadelphia 53 41 .564 — FS1 - FIA Formula E, Qatar Airways New England to New York 62 32 .660 3½ Atlanta 51 42 .548 1½ York City e-Prix, Race 2, qualifying, at Tampa Bay 49 46 .516 17 Washington 47 48 .495 6½ Wimbledon final New York (same-day tape) Toronto 43 51 .457 22½ New York 39 54 .419 13½ finish third 2:30 p.m. Baltimore 27 69 .281 39½ Miami 40 57 .412 14½ By HOWARD FENDRICH FS1 - FIA Formula E, Qatar Airways New Wimbledon and sat out the Central Division Central Division York City e-Prix, Race 2, at New York Associated Press rest of the season. He had By JAMES ELLINGWORTH W L Pct GB W L Pct GB 3:30 p.m. Cleveland 51 43 .543 — Chicago 53 38 .582 — surgery in February, but Associated Press NBCSN - IndyCar, Honda Indy Toronto Minnesota 43 50 .462 7½ Milwaukee 55 42 .567 1 CORNHOLE LONDON — From the his results were still shaky. Detroit 40 57 .412 12½ St. Louis 47 46 .505 7 way Novak Djokovic repeat- Until now, that is. His ST. PETERSBURG, 2 p.m. Chicago 32 62 .340 19 Pittsburgh 47 49 .490 8½ ESPN2 - ACL Championships, at Kansas City 27 67 .287 24 Cincinnati 43 52 .453 12 edly smacked his racket defense and returning are Russia — For Belgium and Cherokee, N.C. West Division West Division CYCLING against his shoe after one as good as ever and made England, the third-place W L Pct GB W L Pct GB miss, to the shouts directed the difference in his 52nd match at the World Cup was 6:30 a.m. Houston 64 34 .653 — Arizona 53 43 .552 — NBCSN - Tour de France, Stage 9, from Seattle 58 37 .611 4½ Los Angeles 52 43 .547 ½ at himself and his coach career tour-level meeting more like a dress rehearsal Arras Citadelle to Roubaix, France Oakland 53 42 .558 9½ Colorado 49 45 .521 3 after others, it was clear with Nadal, more than any for future finals. GOLF Los Angeles 49 47 .510 14 San Francisco 50 46 .521 3 how much he wanted to other two men have played. At least they hope. 10 a.m. Texas 41 55 .427 22 San Diego 40 57 .412 13½ GOLF - European PGA Tour, Aberdeen prove he’s past the rough- “In my opinion, he The Belgians earned Standard Investments Scottish Open, Saturday’s Games Sunday’s Games est patch of his career. deserved it,” Nadal said. their best World Cup fin- final round, at Gullane, Scotland Pittsburgh 2, Milwaukee 1, 1st game Texas at Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Djokovic sent the stron- “I deserved it, too.” ish by beating England 2-0 1 p.m. Boston 6, Toronto 2, 10 innings Toronto at Boston, 1:05 p.m. GOLF - PGA Tour, John Deere Classic, Kansas City 5, Chicago White Sox 0 N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m. gest signal yet he is back at Undaunted by losing a on Saturday in a match final round, at Silvis, Ill. Tampa Bay 19, Minnesota 6 Philadelphia at Miami, 1:10 p.m. the top of tennis by reach- lead and being forced to an both saw as the start of 3 p.m. Houston 9, Detroit 1 Washington at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. ing his fifth Wimbledon extra set, Djokovic saved a push for the European CBS - PGA Tour, John Deere Classic, final Arizona 3, Atlanta 0 Arizona at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. round, at Silvis, Ill. Cincinnati 8, St. Louis 2 Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. final with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9), break points at 4-all and 7-all Championship title in 2020 GOLF - LPGA Tour, Marathon Classic, final Miami 2, Philadelphia 0 Detroit at Houston, 2:10 p.m. 3-6, 10-8 victory over rival in the fifth, before breaking or the World Cup in 2022. round, at Sylvania, Ohio N.Y. Mets 7, Washington 4 Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Rafael Nadal on Saturday Nadal at love to end things. Thomas Meunier and NBC - American Century Celebrity Pittsburgh 6, Milwaukee 2, 2nd game Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Championship, final round, at Lake Baltimore 1, Texas 0 Cincinnati at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. in a match suspended “It’s hard to pick the Hazard both scored at St. Tahoe, Nev. L.A. Angels 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings Seattle at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. overnight. words,” said Djokovic, Petersburg Stadium in 4 p.m. N.Y. Yankees 5, Cleveland 4 Oakland at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. “It really could have who has won his past eight a match between the two FS1 - USGA, U.S. Senior Women’s Open, Seattle at Colorado, 9:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. final round, at Wheaton, Ill. Oakland at San Francisco, 10:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 4:10 p.m. gone either ways,” said five-setters at Wimbledon. semifinal losers. 5 p.m. Chicago Cubs at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Djokovic, who is bidding “I’m just going through France and Croatia will GOLF - Champions Tour, Constellation NL vs. AL at Washington, D.C., 8:00 p.m. Senior Players Championship, final for a fourth championship things, flashbacks of the play in the final on Sunday round, at Highland Park, Ill. Rays score 15 runs in at the All England Club last 15 months, and every- at the Luzhniki Stadium 7 p.m. final three innings Slow start by Nola as and 13th Grand Slam title thing I’ve been through to in Moscow. The French GOLF - Web.com Tour, Utah Marlins defeat Phillies overall. “Basically until get here.” beat Belgium on Tuesday Championship, final round, at MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Bauers Farmington, Utah homered for the second straight game MIAMI (AP) — All-Star Aaron Nola the last shot, I didn’t know This was high-decibel, in the semifinals, while the LACROSSE and drove in four runs, Carlos Gomez gave up two runs in the first inning and if I was going to win.” high-stakes, high-quality Croats defeated England on Noon homered and had two RBIs, and the the punchless Philadelphia Phillies never He’ll face Kevin tennis between two of the Wednesday. ESPN2 - FIL World Championships, Tampa Bay Ray scored 15 times in the recovered, losing Saturday to the Miami United States vs. Canada, at Netanya, final three innings to rally past the Marlins 2-0. Anderson in Sunday’s greats right from the get-go, England matched its best Israel Minnesota Twins 19-6 on Saturday. The NL East-leading Phillies have final. Anderson beat John beginning with an 18-point, World Cup result — fourth MLB BASEBALL C.J. Cron hit a two-run homer and scored only 24 runs in their past nine Isner in a 6½-hour semi- six-deuce game that last 15 in 1990 — since winning 1 p.m. Jesus Sucre, who entered in the sixth for games. TBS - N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland injured catcher Wilson Ramos, drove in Nola (12-3) needed 31 pitches to get final that ended at 26-24 minutes and felt truly piv- the tournament for the only 4 p.m. two runs for Tampa Bay. The Rays posted through the first. After he loaded the fifth set Friday night, otal. It included a 23-stroke time in 1966. MLB - All-Star Futures Game, at season-highs in runs and hits (20) after bases with none out, one run scored on pushing back the start of exchange and three others Meunier’s goal matched Washington entering the game 2-34 this season when a groundout, and another came home on NBA BASKETBALL trailing after six innings. Martin Prado’s two-out single. Djokovic vs. Nadal. of at least 11. Nadal saved a World Cup record for 4 p.m. Jamie Schultz (1-0) walked three bat- In that one inning, Nola surrendered The second semifinal two break points and when Belgium by having 10 dif- ESPN - Summer League, Playoffs, quar- ters in 2 2/3 hitless innings as Tampa Bay as many runs as he had given up in his then was halted when he finally held, the owner 17 ferent players score in a terfinal, Detroit-Chicago winner vs. L.A. overcame a short start by Chris Archer. previous three starts combined. Lakers, at Las Vegas Zach Duke (3-3) gave up three runs The right-hander allowed only two the third set ended just major championships, two tournament, something 6 p.m. and managed to retire just two batters baserunners after the first, one on a past 11 p.m., because of a at Wimbledon, punched the only done before by France ESPN2 - Summer League, Playoffs, quar- in relief of Minnesota starter Jose Berrios. bizarre two-base error by third base- neighborhood curfew. It air and yelled as if he’d won in 1982 and Italy in 2006. terfinal, Cleveland-Houston winner vs. Eddie Rosario had three hits and two RBIs, man Maikel Franco. By allowing two Toronto-Charlotte winner, at Las Vegas but the Twins fell for the second time in runs in six innings, Nola hiked his ERA had started with Centre the match, not a solitary Meunier scored in the 8 p.m. nine games on their current homestand. to 2.30. Court’s retractable roof game. fourth minute, knocking a ESPN2 - Summer League, Playoffs, Matt Duffy, Mallex Smith and Adeiny Trevor Richards (3-5) pitched six closed and so concluded But it was Djokovic cross from Nacer Chadli quarterfinal, Miami-Boston winner vs. Hechavarria all had three hits for the Rays. innings and didn’t allow a run. Three Portland, at Las Vegas Duffy later left the game after twisting his relievers completed the eight-hitter, that way, too, even though who tended to be bet- past England goalkeeper 10 p.m. ankle on a swing in the eighth. and Kyle Barraclough pitched around a there was no hint of rain. ter down the stretch in Jordan Pickford. Hazard ESPN2 - Summer League, Playoffs, quar- Archer threw 93 pitches in his second pair of two-out singles in the ninth for It all made for an unusu- his 52nd career meeting added the other off a pass terfinal, Philadelphia-Milwaukee winner start off the disabled list after missing a his ninth save and the Marlins’ eighth vs. Memphis-Utah winner, at Las Vegas month with a left abdominal strain. He shutout. al schedule, with the start against Nadal in a contest from Kevin De Bruyne in SOCCER gave up two runs and five hits in 4 1/3 The Phils went 0 for 5 with runners of the women’s final — that seemed as if it should the 82nd. 11 a.m. innings with seven strikeouts. in scoring position. Miami won with four normally the stand-alone be worth a trophy. Toby Alderweireld FOX - FIFA World Cup, final, France vs. Tampa Bay catcher Wilson Ramos is hits. Croatia, at Moscow likely to miss next week’s All-Star game Attendance was 14,793 on bark at showcase on the fort- Anderson far less accom- denied England’s best 2 p.m. after leaving Saturday’s game against the park day, with fans invited to bring night’s last Saturday — plished than either of these chance of the game, sliding FOX - MLS, Seattle at Atlanta United the Minnesota Twins with left hamstring along a dog. The crowd was the largest at delayed until Nadal and two — he owns zero Grand on the goal line to clear a 6 p.m. tightness. Marlins Park since April 14. ESPN - MLS, Portland at Los Angeles FC Djokovic finished. Slam titles — but he also is shot from Eric Dier. SOFTBALL Djokovic hasn’t won a coming off a pair of strenu- Belgium’s previous best 8 p.m. for everybody, for all of us. major in more than two ous five-setters, including finish at the World Cup was ESPN - USA Softball International Cup, championship game, at Irvine, Calif. KERNER I’m sure you will have your years, dealing with an his 13-11 win against eight- fourth, but the team out- TENNIS Continued From 1B next Grand Slam title soon. injured right elbow that time Wimbledon champi- played England in the mid- 9 a.m. I’m really, really sure.” was so painful in 2017 he on Roger Federer in the field to go one better this ESPN - Wimbledon Championships, men’s final and mixed doubles final, at Despite so much Grand quit his quarterfinal at quarterfinals. time. London for the half-century of pro- Slam success, despite 3 p.m. fessional tennis, one ahead holding a 6-2 career edge ABC - Wimbledon Championships, men’s final, at London (same-day tape) of Kerber’s idol, Graf. against Kerber entering the TRACK & FIELD Williams gave birth only day, Williams played tightly 6 p.m. 10½ months ago, then was right from the outset. NBCSN - IAFF, World Cup, Day 2, at London treated for blood clots . Kerber celebrated match WNBA BASKETBALL She wore special compres- point by covering her face 3 p.m. sion leggings as a precau- and collapsing flat on her NBA - Chicago at New York 5 p.m. tion during Wimbledon, back, getting grass stains NBA - Phoenix at Indiana just the fourth tournament on her white outfit. She rel- 7 p.m. of her comeback. ished the moment she had NBA - Connecticut at Minnesota Monday, July 16 After all the time away, dreamt about as a little kid, MLB BASEBALL Williams spoke about watching Graf on TV. 8 p.m. being impressed with her- After embracing Williams, ESPN — 2018 Home Run Derby, at Washington self for just reaching the she climbed into the stands ESPNEWS — 2018 Home Run Derby, final. She also wanted to to hug her coach Wim Statcast edition, at Washington win, of course. Fissette and her family. NBA BASKETBALL 8:30 p.m. “To all the moms out Later, Kerber sipped ESPN2 — Summer League, Playoffs, there, I was playing for you champagne and collected semifinal, at Las Vegas today — and I tried,” said the round, purple badge 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Summer League, Playoffs, the 36-year-old American, given to a champion to sig- semifinal, at Las Vegas her voice shaking during nify membership in the All SPECIALS the trophy ceremony. England Club. 12:30 a.m. (Tuesday) ESPN2 — 2018 World Series of Poker, Big Kerber addressed “Winning here, it’s One for One Drop, at Las Vegas Williams during the forever,” Kerber said. on-court interviews, saying: “Nobody can take the title Jabari Parker agrees to “You’re such an inspiration away from me now.” 2-year deal with Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — Jabari Parker and the Chicago Bulls agreed Saturday to a $40 million, two-year contract, bringing the talented and oft-injured forward to his hometown team. Agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed the deal shortly after the Milwaukee Bucks rescinded their qualifying offer. That made Parker an unrestricted free agent, clearing the way for him to join the rebuilding Bulls. Forward Channing Frye returning to Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Channing Frye has agreed to re-sign for next season with Cleveland, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday, adding that the 35-year-old will get the $2.4 million veteran’s minimum contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been signed. Yahoo Sports first reported the move. Frye won a championship in his first season with Cleveland, but the club trad- ed him in February to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a massive roster over- haul that helped the Cavs get back to the Finals. SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 3B
OUTDOORS Break down at sea — can’t walk home
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TRUEX Continued From 1B SEND US YOUR laps, Busch and Keselowski SPORTS PHOTOS loomed as favorites after combining for five victories in the previous seven races. If your local sports team has photos Keselowski’s knack for win- of a recent tournament or event or ning this race in even-num- bered years was especially you have photos of a recent hunting compelling, and for a moment or fishing trip, please let us know. it looked like he might do it again with a bold rush off pit Send details and/or photos via email road to claim the lead enter- ing the final segment. to [email protected] or Truex soon took care of [email protected] to that before Busch grabbed the lead on lap 210, a brief see you kids in our sports section. edge as the defending Cup For more information, call 754-0421 champion took over for good 14 laps later. or 754-0420. Truex’s dominant run to victory last July provided an opening some hoped might expand membership in Kentucky Speedway’s exclusive winner’s club. He turned out keeping things the same by taking control when he wanted. It was that way all night for Truex, who led 51 laps to win the first stage and led 118 after claiming the sec- ond. Even when he trailed, it wasn’t by much as he stayed close enough to make a run. Rounding out the top 10 were Kurt Busch, Erik Jones — who started second in a Toyota — Aric Almirola, Kyle Larson and Joey Logano. Larson ran in the top five for much of the night, an impres- sive performance consider- ing he started from the back of the field as penalty for missing driver introductions. 4B LAKEY CIT REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018
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