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TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter LCPD Chief Argatha Gilmore, right, with Lt. Clint VanBennekom at the scene of a fatal shooting Friday night in Lake City. of grand jury go before a grand Circuit state attorney was appointed to 3rd Circuit State Attorney jury. the case by Gov. RIck Scott. Shooting is subject of complaint by Former Assistant A grand jury is scheduled Aug. 20 in State Attorney Tallahassee, said David Collins, Jarvis’s a former assistant. Michael J. San attorney. Filippo filed the com- Jarvis was elected in 2008 as state leaves one By LAURA HAMPSON plaint against Jarvis. attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit, [email protected] Following the Jarvis which covers Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, complaint, a Florida Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Following a complaint and an inves- Department of Law Enforcement inves- Taylor counties. dead, two tigation, Third Judicial Circuit State tigation found enough information to Attorney Robert L. “Skip” Jarvis Jr. will move forward. Brad King, Fifth Judicial JARVIS continued on 3A in custody Recycling in Debby’s wake By LAURA HAMPSON [email protected]
A Lake City man was fatally shot Friday during an argument and the two suspects hijacked a car before leading police on a chase, according to reports. After the pursuit, police say they found more than $20,000 worth of cocaine on the suspects. Carlos Lamar Williams, 31, was shot multiple times Williams at Wayne Drive Apartments, where he lived, and was pro- nounced dead at Lake City Medical Center, according to a release from Steve Shaw, public information officer for the Lake City Police Department. Williams, La’Quanza Dontya Gee, 28, of Live Oak and Leonard Shundel Goodman, 32, of Jacksonville were arguing before the shooting, police said. Police are still investigating why Gee the men were arguing, Shaw said. At about 6:24 p.m., LCPD received an anonymous call of possible gunshots at 1442 N.W. Wayne Place. When Sgt. Larry Shallar respond- ed, residents directed him JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter to Williams and pointed to a Lake City resident Buster Bower tosses a piece of insulation laying beside a dumpster in the back of a pickup Thursday. Bower said the Goodman vehicle leaving the scene say- dry insulation is still good and can be recycled. If the insulation is damp it could always be sprayed with bio-chemicals and dried out. He SHOOTING continued on 3A said that the worst place insulation should end up is a landfill. Bogus bills NAACP meeting to air grievances just keep against police on coming By TONY BRITT [email protected] By TONY BRITT [email protected] The Columbia County branch of the NAACP has scheduled a community meeting for tomrrow to get input Funny money. Bogus bills. Counterfeit and discuss complaints from residents about the Lake currency. Call it what you will, but the Lake City Police Department. John Mayo, Columbia County City Police Department, local businesses Branch NAACP president/CEO, said some of the infor- and at least one financial institution have mation could be used as grounds in seeking the resigna- been hit by the fake currency that’s being tion of LCPD Chief of Police Argatha Gilmore. circulated locally. FILE Adora Nweze, state president of the National Association To date there have been 16 separate com- LCPD Chief Argatha Gilmore at a July 16 city council meeting during which she for the advancement of Colored People, will conduct the plaints of counterfeit money being passed, and City Manager Wendell Johnson received a unanimous vote of confidence. NAACP continued on 3A totaling $1,300 in fake currency by way of 42 counterfeit bills. There has even been a report where a woman was given a coun- terfeit bill through a local automatic teller County commission candidates 1st up at forum machine. The counterfeit bills have primar- ily been $50, $20 and $5 notes. From staff reports tricts 1, 3 and 5 are the first of this year’s College Television, which is Comcast “We’ve never seen this amount of coun- candidates to take part in the politi- channel eight, and on 106.5 WCJX radio. terfeit bills through the city in this short County commissioner hopefuls will cal forum, sponsored by the Lake City Candidates for state attorney, circuit amount of time,” said Craig Strickland, Lake answer questions on a wide range of Reporter, Florida Gateway College and judge and sheriff will answer questions City Police Department assistant public issues of interest to local voters live the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber Tuesday, beginning at 7 p.m. Monday at 7 p.m. of Commerce. BILLS continued on 6A Candidates for county commission dis- The forum will air on Florida Gateway FORUM continued on 6A
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2a LAKE CITY REPORTER SUNDAY REPORT SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 Page Editor: Rick Burnham, 754-0424
Friday: Friday: Saturday: Saturday: Saturday: Saturday: 2-3-17-27 5 1-5-11-29-32 Afternoon: 7-3-9 Afternoon: 5-9-0-8 N/A N/A Evening: N/A Evening: N/A AROUND FLORIDA Stores raided for selling synthetic marijuana PALATKA — No criminal attorney. charges have been filed after 10 A sheriff’s office press release stores in Putnam County were says Isaac was wanted for nearly raided this week for selling syn- beating a 20-year-old woman to thetic marijuana. death with a shovel on Jan. 10th. He The raid was part of a sheriff’s eluded authorities for months until office investigation targeting investigators received information retailers who sell the drug also that he was in the Lauderhill area. known as K-2. He was arrested after a foot chase. The Florida Times-Union reports no charges were filed, but retailers were warned that Tampa to see heavy repeated violations could result traffic during RNC in felony charges for sale of the mind-altering substance. TAMPA — Tampa Police Chief The newspaper reported late Jane Castor says the Republican Friday that Putnam County’s National Convention will likely operation was launched in cause the heaviest traffic in down- response to a July 1 change in town Tampa on the first day of the Florida law that makes the sale convention. of these synthetic drugs illegal The Tampa Bay Times reports that downtown business owners will also have to make temporary Man caught with plans for their garbage during the event, which will be held Aug. illegal immigrants 27-30. NAPLES — A man Collier Although the RNC’s big event County authorities say tried to on Aug. 26 is scheduled for smuggle six illegal immigrants ASSOCIATED PRESS Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, from Texas to Miami has been DEA agents remove sacks from a warehouse in Tampa Wednesday. Agents were raiding several properties as Castor told merchants that Tampa arrested on human smuggling part of an operation targeting people making synthetic marijuana. might still see some activity on charges. that Sunday. An arrest report shows Woman: Man fell from He got away, but the unidenti- sion of the county’s Metrorail sys- 49-year-old Armando Valdes- fied woman had minor cuts to tem since its opening in 1984. Restaurant partners Rodriguez was stopped bike, tried to rob her her arms and stomach from the Ros-Lehtinen said in a news Thursday afternoon because scuffle. release that the project will “create with housing project GAINESVILLE — A woman he was speeding. The deputy jobs and during these tough eco- told Gainesville police a man MIAMI — A trendy Miami who pulled over the car noted nomic times that is the best part of who fell off his bike tried to rob restaurant is partnering with a that the driver was “extremely Miami’s airport this project.” nervous and shaking uncontrol- her. Now, authorities are looking local housing project to purchase lably.” for the man seen wearing finger- Metrorail Station opens organic produce. The six passengers in the car less gloves, like the ones used MIAMI — Miami’s new Squad nabs “Most Miami Dade College’s Tuyo told deputies they were travel- by cyclists. Metrorail Station that will con- restaurant is buying boxes of pro- ling for work. One of them was The Gainesville Sun reports nect major hubs in the city to the Wanted” fugitive duce, including everything from a 13-year-old boy who was later the woman told police she was in airport is now open. LAUDERHILL — A fugitive fea- arugula to zucchini, from Verde reunited with his family. The her car when she saw a man fall Congresswoman Ileana Ros- tured on “America’s Most Wanted” Gardens’ 22-acre organic farm. other five remain in custody. from his bike Friday night. She Lehtinen will participate in is being held in the Broward The community offers affordable Agents with the Department got out of her car to help and Saturday’s grand opening of County Jail on a charge of attempt- housing for formerly homeless of Homeland Security responded that’s when she says the man the Miami International Airport ed felony murder. families and those with disabili- to the scene. tried to rob her of jewelry and Metrorail Station and the Jail records show 27-year- ties. The partnership will create No further information was other belongings. She fought Orange Line Metrorail Service. old Amos Isaac remained jailed new jobs for the community’s 550 immediately available Saturday. back and got in her car to chase A county statement says both Saturday without bond. It was not residents. after him. services are the largest expan- immediately known if he has an n Associated Press
Celebrity Birthdays PEOPLE IN THE NEWS n Hockey player Ted 40. Lindsay is 87. n Singer Wanya Morris n Politician Elizabeth is 39. Dole is 76. n Actor Josn Radnor is Charlie Sheen sitcom poised n Singer Geddy Lee is 38. 59. n Producer Danger n Singer Martina Mouse is 35. for 90-episode pickup McBride is 46. n Baseball player Ryan n Actor Wil Wheaton is Braun is 32. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. back together and shoot the input. It wasn’t built that to meet designer Anish — Charlie Sheen says he’s scene,” he explained. way.” Kapoor. not insane anymore. At first, the cast members On “Anger Dressed in a royal blue Daily Scripture Instead, these are “felt like basically they were Management,” Helford said silk dress, crepe coat and “I press on toward the goal to win good days for the “Anger on the ledge. But by the he’s forged a partnership matching hat, the queen Management” star, he third episode, everyone with his star. could be heard remarking the prize for which God has called me declares, with his FX sitcom found the characters to “We built this together,” at the views of the London heavenward in Christ Jesus.” half-way through its initial the point that the writers he said. “And when skyline and countryside up - Philippians 3:14 NIV 10-episode run and poised were following their lead,” Charlie’s on the stage, that’s to 20 miles (32 kilometers) to get an order for 90 more. Helford said. his stage. When you feel away. She was also wearing Sheen told reporters “I feel like how we that, your creative juices are a brooch given to her in Saturday that the prospect started, we just scratched flowing, everything is better 1948, the last time London Thought for the Day of continuing is as “exciting the surface — barely,” said for you, because you have a hosted the Olympics and “He that lives upon hope will die fast- as hell,” and added cheerily, Sheen, who arrived for his say in what you’re doing. four years before her acces- “I don’t think 90’s gonna be appearance at the Television “When you don’t control sion to the throne. ing.” enough.” Critics Association session your destiny, things get Johnson said the queen - Benjamin Franklin With the expected clad in Bermuda shorts, a screwed up in your head,” had told him she was “very, pickup, FX plans to bring long-sleeve shirt and loafers he said as Sheen nodded. very impressed with the Lake City Reporter aboard Sheen’s dad, Martin without socks. On “Anger success of her first film How to reacH us Sheen, as a regular cast He likened his tumultu- Management,” Charlie appearance, her first dra- Main number . . . . .(386) 752-1293 BusINess member. He will play the ous departure from “Two Goodson thrives on chaos. matic venture. It was very Fax number ...... 752-9400 Controller Sue Brannon . . .754-0419 father of Charlie Goodson, and a Half Men” and the Sheen was asked if he does, funny and seems to have Circulation ...... 755-5445 ([email protected]) Online . . . www lakecityreporter. com. the anger-management stormy aftermath last year too, or if he longs for a sim- gone down particularly well cIrcuLatIoN The Lake City Reporter, an affiliate of therapist played by Charlie to a dream he couldn’t wake pler life. with the international audi- Lake City Reporter Sheen. The veteran movie up from. Or like “a train I “I can wish every min- ences.” Community Newspapers Inc., is pub- Home delivery of the lished Tuesday through Friday and should be completed by 6:30 a.m. actor, who also played couldn’t get off of, except ute for a simple life. It’s Buckingham Palace con- Sunday at 180 E. Duval St., Lake City, Tuesday through Friday, and by 7:30 President Jed Bartlet on that I was the conductor,” not gonna happen,” Sheen firmed that the 86-year-old Fla. 32055. Periodical postage paid at a.m. on Sunday. the drama series “The West he added, speaking in quick replied. “But I don’t really monarch agreed last year to Lake City, Fla. Member Audit Bureau of Please call 386-755-5445 to report any Circulation and The Associated Press. Wing,” is guest-starring on bursts and fidgeting in his look at it as chaos. 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Page Editor: Rick Burnham, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 3A LCPD defibrillators could save lives
By LAURA HAMPSON the department’s officers and shift com- must re-certify every two years. text messages to tell the rescuer the steps [email protected] manders to provide constant support for The department completed certification to take. Lake City residents and visitors, accord- July 10 and 12, according to Shaw. The police department was awarded ing to a release from Steve Shaw, LCPD More than 380,000 Americans each AEDs through the Edward Byrne Justice uring a cardiac emergency, public information officer. year are assessed by EMS for sudden car- Assistance Grant, a U.S. Department of mere minutes can make a A $5,180 grant allowed the department diac arrest, which occurs when electrical Justice program, named for a New York difference between life and to purchase four AED units and the city impulses in the heart go awry and cause City Police officer killed on duty, that death. matched the funding through the police it to stop beating normally, according to allows states and local governments to Lake City Police department’s operating budget to pur- the American Heart Association. Only 11 support a broad range of activities to pre- DDepartment officers are now equipped chase four more units, according to the percent of people who experience sudden vent and control crime and to improve the with automatic electronic defibrillators, release. cardiac arrest outside the hospital setting justice system. life-saving technology that can check As first responders, LCPD officers are survive. The Lake City Police Department is a person’s heart rhythm and deliver a certified through the American Heart AEDs are very accurate and easy to excited to have this life saving capabil- shock when needed. Association in cardiopulmonary resuscita- use, according to the heart association. ity available for the citizens of Lake City, Eight AED units will be spread among tion (CPR) and the use of AEDs. Officers The AED uses voice prompts, lights and Shaw said.
of a firearm allegedly seen with a firearm are cally endeavored to ruin the lives tion is not politically motivated. JARVIS: Up for re-election and Jarvis unclear. of dozens of honest citizens in But we do know for a fact that Mr. used the It is known that she is a vol- Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette, Jarvis opposed Gov. Scott’s run- Continued From 1A N a t i o n a l unteer member of the Suwannee Columbia, Dixie, Taylor and ning for office,” Collins said. He is currently running for re- Crime Information Center to see County Sheriff’s Posse. However, Madison counties by spreading Collins said he does not believe election against Lake City attor- whether it was proper for her to posse members at her level lies, tales of dishonesty, and out- King is politically motivated. “Bill ney Jeff Siegmeister. be in possession of a firearm. do not carry guns, accord- ward deceit, including a personal King is just doing what he’s been Although Jarvis previously The NCIC is an electronic ing to Suwannee Sheriff Tony and illegal campaign against pros- ordered to do,” Collins said. fired San Filippo, the complaint clearinghouse of crime data that Cameron. ecutor Michael J. San Filippo, and “He certainly welcomes the does not appear to be about San can be used by criminal justice “She has never worn a gun his wife, Sabrina San Filippo,” opportunity to testify before the Filippo’s termination. agencies. as part of the posse,” Cameron said Michael San Filippo in an grand jury,” Collins said of Jarvis. “A disgruntled ex-employee It is not known whether other said. email to the Lake City Reporter, Michael San Filippo said on has made allegations against allegations will be offered to the Michael San Filippo said Jarvis referencing himself. Saturday that he could not com- him,” Collins said of Jarvis. grand jury. “I don’t really know used lies and misinformation Collins said he hopes the case ment on the proceedings until According to Collins, Sabrina exactly all of it,” Collins said. for his own personal or political against Jarvis, a Democrat, is not they were complete. San Filippo, Michael San Filippo’s The circumstances under advantage. politically motivated. Messages left for King on wife, was allegedly in possession which Sabrina San Fillippo was “Jarvis has illegally systemati- “We would hope this prosecu- Friday were not returned.
gunpoint. continued to flee. Sheriff’s Goodman were arrested fit into a pocket, Shaw said. responded along with the SHOOTING Shallar saw the two sus- deputies used the Pursuit and charged with homicide, The Acura was taken into State Attorney’s Office and pects leave and pursued Intervention Technique stop robbery, distribution of a custody and being held for the Florida Department of Continued From 1A them. The men traveled the chase. The vehicle driv- dangerous drug, aggravated investigation. Law Enforcement. At this ing, “That’s them.” at about 40 miles per hour en by the suspects left the battery, resisting an officer LCPD’s Criminal time the investigation is La’Quanza Dontya through the city. Columbia roadway and crashed into and firing a weapon. He was Investigations Division ongoing. Gee, 28, of Live Oak and County Sheriff’s Office dep- a fence ending the chase, also held without bond. Leonard Shundel Goodman, uties took the lead outside according to police. Police found a bag of 32, of Jacksonville fled the city limits. Gee was arrested and cocaine weighing approxi- apartment complex after Police chased Gee charged with homicide, rob- mately 200 grams, with a the shooting, according to and Goodman down Old bery, cocaine distribution, street value of over $20,000 police. They ran to the neigh- Country Club Road and aggravated battery and fir- in the white Acura, which boring complex, Greentree onto Southeast Lanvale ing a weapon. He is being was taken into evidence. Apartments, and allegedly Street, where they slowed to held in the Columbia County The sandwich-sized baggie carjacked a white Acura at about 20 miles per hour but Jail without bond. of drugs could have easily
complaints the local NAACP we get from the commu- NAACP: Meeting set branch was receiving about nity could be very helpful in the police department and getting her (Gilmore’s) res- Continued From 1A Nweze offered to come in, ignation,” he said. “We’re meeting. ment. hear the complaints and con- not going to give up asking Mayo said the purpose “If someone has a prob- duct the meeting. for her resignation. We will of the meeting is to get lem, the chief does not have At the July 16 meet- continue working on that, to input from the community an open door policy. She ing city council members call for her resignation, until because the organization has doesn’t return calls,” Mayo unanimously gave Gilmore we are satisfied.” received complaints from said. “She is the first police and city manager Wendell Mayo said the state community residents about chief in Columbia County Johnson, whose resignation NAACP felt it had enough the police department. that doesn’t have an open was also sought by state information to call for “We’ve got some com- door policy. All the other level NAACP and SCLC rep- Gilmore’s resignation and plaints that some of the police chiefs of police had an open resentatives, a vote of confi- they outlined to the local need some serious training,” door policy and if you had dence. branch its protocol. Mayo said. “This community a problem with a police Mayo said it was impor- “We have to fulfill town hall meeting is being officer, you could go to the tant to schedule tomorrow’s the duties, responsibili- held to get feedback from police department without meeting to get more input ties and principals of the the community.” an appointment and they from the community regard- NAACP guidelines to call for The branch had said it would welcome you in.” ing residents’ concerns and Gilmore’s resignation and would seek Gilmore’s oust- Mayo said he called opinions. we will continue to do so,” er at a July 16 city council Nweze and talked about the “Some of the input that Mayo said. meeting, during which state “We Are Women, We Are mothers, We UnderstAnd” level representatives of both the NAACP and Southern Columbia County Christian Leadership Conference called for her Tobacco Free Partnership to quit or be fired. However, The Columbia County Tobacco Free Partnership and the Columbia County the Friday before, the local Health Department have come together to form a partnership in order to group’s executive board create a tobacco free community. This year, the partnership is focusing changed course, and Mayo on policies that effect our youth. We are pleased to report that resolutions announced at the meeting have been achieved in both the City of Lake City and Columbia County to that the branch would hold ban the sale and marketing of candy-flavored tobacco. We invite all a town meeting instead to community members, service workers, and school aged youth to attend get feedback from the com- the upcoming meeting to discuss tobacco-related issues in our county. munity on Gilmore’s perfor- mance, as well as that of Columbia County Tobacco Free Partnership Meeting LCPD in general. 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OUR OPINION Keeping Star Parker our eggs [email protected] in more Is it a than one crime basket to be a
e listened with interest Christian? Wednesday as members he current hate of the county campaign being WEconomic Development waged by homo- Advisory Board narrowed their sexual activists focus for economic develop- against fast food ment to four main areas: Bell Tchain Chick-fil-A, because of the Road, Ellisville, Highway 47 firm’s Christian values, may well and the Intermodal site, also turn out to be a bridge too far. known as the Catalyst site. The effort may prove to be a set- Good choices all. back for homosexual activism. What’s better is knowing Coming Friday: The vile attacks on the firm that we’re not putting all and its owners, the Cathy family, our eggs in one economic should make clear, finally, that basket, namely the RACEC the “gay rights” movement is Catalyst site. Our political picks not about refining and advanc- We remain enthusiastic ing American freedom, but over the future of that proj- e’ve spent the or her heart in the right place. about rewriting American values ect, and fully committed to better part Every candidate believes he or and advancing, not freedom, but its success. of two weeks she has a good reason for enter- the homosexual political agenda. However, it’s not the interviewing ing the race and they put their Recently Secretary of State only game in town, nor was candidates who money and their time behind Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke meant to be. Wwant to be elected to various their desire. Many said they at a flag raising ceremony in As EDAB member offices in Columbia County. It’s decided it was time to put up or Alexandria, Egypt, noting the Terry Dicks noted at been an interesting adventure, shut up. They chose to step up. re-opening of the American con- Wednesday’s meeting, but time well spent. Todd Wilson The political arena is brutal. sulate there. “Now we’re fishing with The purpose of the exercise [email protected] We respect all of them. “... to us, real democracy three big hooks.” is to get to know the candi- We’re not trying to cram our means that every citizen has the And that’s in addition to dates, try to figure out where and city candidates. views down your throat or tell right to live, work and worship Catalyst. they stand on the important Some could discuss chapter anyone how to vote. You’re a as they choose, whether they Good job, EDAB, on stay- issues facing Columbia County and verse about these pertinent free American, but with that are man or woman, Muslim or ing focused on the future and share our insight on who issues and gave a solid vision comes a responsibility to make Christian, or from any other and keeping our economic we think will best lead us for what should happen next. up your own mind and vote. background.” opportunities diverse and through the issues facing us as Others had inaccurate informa- We’ll do our best to explain why Perhaps Clinton should be wide-ranging. residents and taxpayers. tion and were misinformed or we select the candidates and lecturing Americans instead of But now’s not the time to Our endorsements for office had no knowledge at all of one hopefully this will be helpful. Egyptians. stop and pat ourselves on will appear in the Friday, Aug. or more of the topics. We’re also very well aware Can it really be that in the back. 3 edition of the Lake City Beyond our interviews, we that many political races in America today a businessman Let’s stay focused on Reporter. Our political special have studied the candidates’ Columbia County come down to can be labeled a bigot, boycot- the task at hand and see section will also be a part of claims in campaign advertis- the fact that one candidate may ted and cut off by suppliers all these projects through that issue, so you can read can- ing and statements made in have more relatives in their because of the crime of being a to completion – as well as didate responses to additional public at the candidate forums district than the other candidate Christian? those not yet conceived. questions. around the county. We will give or go to the right church or When Chick-fil-A CEO Dan The future may end up There were no trick ques- one final evaluation as we lis- simply be more likeable in pub- Cathy made his now famous looking brighter sooner tions when our editorial board ten to the televised candidate lic. Many times, it’s a popularity incendiary admission that “we than we’d thought. interviewed the candidates. forums Monday, Tuesday and contest. And so it goes. are very much supportive of the Anyone who is paying atten- Thursday this week. We exam- Every election is very impor- family -- the biblical definition H I G H L I G H T S tion to current government ined professional experience tant to shape the future of the of the family unit,” he was not or school operations should and background as thoroughly government body in question. pontificating. He was respond- I N H I S T O R Y be at least somewhat famil- as we could. When we make As always, we’re at a turning ing in an interview done in a On July 29, 1914, transconti- iar with the topics. We shut our recommendations, we do so point in our county’s and our paper I expect is not read by nental telephone service in the the door and they let fly with carefully. We take elections, and school district’s growth and many homosexuals -- the Baptist U.S. began with the first test their responses. Their specific the direction our county needs development. Press. phone conversation between answers are confidential. to go, very seriously. You’ll hear The candidates you select “Chick-fil-A’s values are not New York and San Francisco. Education funding, school more about this from Editor and where you cast your vote Chicago’s values,” said Chicago curriculum, and teacher and Robert Bridges in Wednesday’s is important. And it’s up to Mayor, and former chief of staff In 1948, Britain’s King student assessment methods Lake City Reporter. you. Just make the effort to do to President Barack Obama, George VI opened the Olympic were a few of the starting Keep in mind that all of something and cast your ballot. Rahm Emanuel. Emanuel Games in London. points with superintendent and the people running are good Primary election day is Aug. 14. defended Chicago Alderman Joe school board candidates. people. They all have a vested Early voting begins Saturday Moreno’s threat to deny Chick- Lake City Reporter Economic development, interest in Columbia County at the Supervisor of Elections fil-A permitting in Chicago infrastructure, job creation, or, as in the case of the Circuit office. because its owner supports tra- Serving Columbia County recreation, and long-term vision Judge candidates, the region ditional marriage and family. Since 1874 for the future were some of the they seek to represent. Every ■ Todd Wilson is publisher of the But UCLA law professor and The Lake City Reporter is pub‑ topics we discussed with county candidate seemed to have his Lake City Reporter. constitutional scholar Eugene lished with pride for residents of Volokh points out in his blog Columbia and surrounding counties by Community Newspapers Inc. that “denying a private business We believe strong newspapers build LETTERS TO THE EDITOR permits because of such speech strong communities —‑“Newspapers by its owner is a blatant First get things done!” Amendment violation.” Our primary goal is to The Constitution? The First publish distinguished and profitable community‑oriented newspapers. Thanks for all the help Amendment? Religious liberty? This mission will be accomplished Do these apply to Christians? through the teamwork of professionals We wish to express our everything to create a film of The fact that there is no evi- dedicated to truth, integrity and hard thanks to everyone who helped flood damage for presentation. We built our business dence that Chick-fil-A discrimi- work. make the Three Rivers Rain Last, but certainly not least, we nates in its business practices Todd Wilson, publisher Relief fundraiser so successful. applaud Wayne Levy for donat- I have heard the president’s did not deter Washington Post Robert Bridges, editor This effort was organized and ing his time and substantial statement about the self columnist Dana Milbank from Sue Brannon, controller executed within a seven-day talents to the entertainment, employed and small business writing that Dan Cathy’s support period, in an effort to quickly and for bringing along with him not being built alone. I do agree of traditional marriage “implied Dink NeSmith, president put money into the hands of a first-class group of musicians and want to thank those that that gay people (not to mention Tom Wood, chairman Columbia County flood victims who brought the house down helped. divorced people) had no busi- who were displaced from their ith their jazzy soul! First, thanks for associates ness eating at Chick-fil-A.” LETTERS homes due to TS Debby. The Through the generous mon- and brokers that worked with us Of course, society must enormous amount of time and etary donations and selfless and sold our products to start embrace civility, respect and POLICY energy contributed to this emer- efforts of individuals, organiza- an income. Second, thanks to tolerance. But this doesn’t mean Letters to the Editor should be gency cause was overwhelming. tions, and businesses both with- the people in the local communi- that the sexual proclivities of typed or neatly written and double The vast majority of local in and outside our community, ties that purchased the products some should provide license to spaced. Letters should not exceed business owners we approached Three Rivers Rain Relief has that have helped them and their rewrite our language and the 400 words and will be edited for were eager to donate food, now delivered approximately families. Third, I would like to traditions that define our faith length and libel. Letters must be drink, equipment, supplies and $25,000 to Catholic Charities, thank Mr. & Mrs. Peanut Butter and virtue. signed and include the writer’s name, other items needed for the eve- who is distributing 100 percent and Jelly, Ms. Ramen Noodles Hopefully many will respond address and telephone number for ning; we could not have pulled of these funds to flood victims. and friend Cheerios for feeding to Mike Huckabee’s appeal to verification. Writers can have two off this event without their Recognizing that the need is myself and family thru the first patronize Chick-fil-A on Aug. 1 letters per month published. Letters generosity. Chef Extraordinaire great and the recovery period is several years of building my as a display of support for tradi- and guest columns are the opinion of Paul Mehalko coordinated an ongoing, we gratefully continue business. tional Christian values and as a the writers and not necessarily that of elaborate meal within a 24-hour to accept monetary donations We all worked hard together reminder that our Constitution the Lake City Reporter. period, and through his and from those who want to join this to be successful. The things protects religious freedom. BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, many other volunteers’ efforts, effort to help our neighbors. that held us back were taxes, Have we really gotten to the Lake City, FL 32056; or drop off at over 200 people enjoyed a deli- government regulation and now point where being a Christian is 180 E. Duval St. downtown. cious spread. Martha Young Debbie Griffin, Cindy even more regulations. considered un-American? BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. worked tirelessly advertising Thomas and Teresa Morgan BY E-MAIL: the event, and Kerry Hagler ■ Star Parker is president of Three Rivers Rain Relief Irv Crowetz CURE, Coalition on Urban [email protected] of Gateway College dropped organizers Lake City Renewal and Education. 5A
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■ To submit your Community Calendar item, contact Rick Burnham at 754-0424 or by e-mail at rburnham@ COMMUNITY CALENDAR lakecityreporter.com. July 30 “Maintain Your Brain.” This of C/C and Associates. To program is free of charge RSVP please call 386-755- Town hall meeting and anyone interested in 3476 ext. 107. The Columbia County learning more about main- Branch NAACP is inviting taining optimal cognitive everyone to the Richardson health is welcome to attend. Aug. 23 Community Center, 255 Topics covered will include: Class of ‘72 meeting NE Anders Lane, on mental exercises, the impor- The Columbia County Monday, July 30 at 7 p.m. tance of physical activity, the High School class of 1972 for a Community Town role of nutrition, cardiovas- will hold a reunion meeting Hall Meeting with NAACP cular health, stress/depres- beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. state president Adora sion issues, and much 23 at Beef O’Bradys. For Nweze. Please come to more. To register for this more information, contact hear and be influenced by workshop or for more infor- George H. Hudson Jr. at the Florida State president, mation, please contact the (386) 623-2066. and to voice your concerns Alzheimer’s Association at or opinions. Refreshments (800) 272-3900. will be served. Aug. 24 JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Elks event Grazing Aug. 14 B&S Combs Elks Lodge July 31 Medicare seminar number 1599, 1688 NE Middle-schooler program Horses graze on a flooded field in southern Columbia County. While flooded roadways have There will be a free Washington St., will be host- Passages prepares girls been reopened, many properties, fields and retention ponds still hold several feet of standing Medicare educational sem- ing its first Exalted Ruler for a smooth transition into water. inar on Aug. 14 from 5:30 Black Tie Affair on Aug, 24 middle school in an all-girl to 6:30 p.m. at the Lifestyle at 7:30 p.m. There will be environment with discus- Extension agent, will dem- Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Deep The Early Learning Enrichment Center. The an awards ceremony, good sions led by positive female onstrate components need- Creek Community Center Coalition of Florida’s seminar will cover what food and good music for a role models. Advice on how ed for a drip irrigation sys- on U.S. Highway 441N. Gateway, Inc. Board Meeting you need to know about donation of $25. Come out to navigate the halls, change tem in a home garden, and Bring covered dishes. Call will be Wednesday, Aug. 8 at medicare such as when to and enjoy and evening with classes and be on time. have available a compo- Dessie Meeks at 752-1473 9 a.m. at the Coalition Office, enroll and what’s covered. the Elks Family. Contact Discuss on healthy rela- nents handout. Jacque will for more information. 1104 SW Main Blvd, Lake This is not a sales seminar. Carlos Brown at 288-6235 tionships through commu- also have available a hand- City. The Coalition oversees Moderated by Irv Crowetz for information. nication skills. Study skills, out with information about the state and federal fund- note taking and test prepa- which warm season veg- Aug. 7 ing for all school readiness ration ideas. Organization etables to plant in August. National Night Out programs birth to age five tips, advice on managing Featured entertainment The 29th Annual National for the following coun- IINM large projects and group will be Matt Johns and Night Out will be Tuesday, ties: Columbia, Hamilton, assignments. Tips on how Friends. The Lake DeSoto August 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lafayette, Suwannee, and to deal with bullies. Make Farmers Market is open Memorial Stadium/Young’s Union Counties. We encour- new friends and gain valu- every Saturday from 8 a.m. Park in Lake City. It will be age community participation %;FIL? able life skills. Passages to noon in Wilson Park, a fun-filled evening of Unity and welcome any input. Sunglasses will be held at the Lake City located along Lake DeSoto in the Community. the Lake Gator Color Middle School Tuesday, between the Columbia City Police Department is (In stock only) July 31 and Wednesday, County Courthouse and committed to heightening Aug. 10 30% off August 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 Shands Lakeshore Hospital crime and drug prevention Alzheimer’s workshop p.m. Program cost is $20. in downtown Lake City. awareness as thousands of The Alzheimer’s Girls do not have to be neighborhoods across the Association in partnership New ArrivalsFlip Flops attending LCMS. Call 866- country join the partnership with Columbia County 868-6307 or e-mail pmar- of police and community. Senior Services will be pre- Mens • Womens • Childrens latt@girlscouts-gateway. Aug. 5 senting a workshop Aug. Check our Sale Rack org to register. Allbritton reunion 10 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Aug. 8 WILSON’S OUTFITTERS The annual Allbritton fam- the Lifestyle Enrichment 1291 SE Baya Dr, Lake City • (386) 755-7060 Geri-Actors perfor ily reunion is set for noon on Early learning meeting Center in Lake City entitled [email protected] The Geri-Actors will per- form July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lfestyle Enrichment Center, 628 SE Allison Court. Refreshments will Jacob L. Dicks be served. Admission is $7 Congratulations to Sea Cadet per person. Please RSVP Dicks upon completion of Navy by July 27 to 755-0235. MLS #76668 - buiLd abLe Lot in ForeSt MLS# 80401 - buiLdabLe Lot at MLS# 81200 - buiLdabLe Lot on League Cadet Basic Training. Country .734 aCre juSt reduCed $ Suwannee beLLe eState on the aLLigator Lake in Carter ChaSe 1 aCre 27,000 juSt reduCed high & dry Lot Suwannee river high & high juSt CheCk it out. priCed @ $120,000 Boot camp was held at Florida eStabLiShed neighbor reduCed to $59,000 Aug. 1 Institute of Technology in Builders’ Assn. meeting SOLD Melbourne, Florida. Cadet The Columbia County Dicks returned home with Builders’ Association will honors. He was awarded hold a General Council ribbons in marksmanship/ lunch Wednesday, Aug. 1 at MLS #79810 great doubLe wide 3 br MLS #71550 Site buiLt 2br 2 ba 1 Car MLS # 81280 Site buiLt 3br 2ba doubLe 2 ba in providenCe viLLage on 1.21 garage LoCated in a 55+ garage on wooded Lot LotS oF sharp-shooter and highest Guang Dong. We gather at aCre aLL FenCed CoMeS with a 10 retireMent CoMMunity eaStSide upgradeS CoMe See For yourSeLF x20 workShop with eLeCtriC priCe@ viLLage with LotS oF aMenitieS priCe priCe @$145,000 academic for his company. 11:30 and the meeting starts $79,900 @ $75.000 CoMe See today at noon. CCBA member’s He is a proud member of the lunch is $12 and non-mem- U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp, bers are $15. Speaker for EastsidE VillagE REalty, inc. Liberty Division of Lake City. this lunch is Brian Allen, His family invites those who CHS coach. Do join us as 164 SE Pearl Terrace, Lake City, FL Brian is a great speaker knew him, to pray for a safe and we are anxious to hear Denise Milligan-Bose, Broker journey on his road to a what is happening in our s DENISEBOSE AOLCOM great future. hometown. Your RSVP is appreciated. Call 386-867- 1998 or e-mail: colcounty- build.com for a reservation. Aug. 3 Car Cruise in Lake City Cruzers will have a Cruise In from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at Hardee’s on U.S. 90. Bring your ride and show it off. Cash drawing winner takes all. Contact Kanduet at 752- 3199 for more information. Aug. 4 Elks host band B&S Combs Elks Lodge number 1599, 1688 NE Washington St., presents Special Formula Band on Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. for a dona- tion of $10. Contact Carlos Brown at 288-6235 for infor- mation. Farmers market Saturday, Aug. 4 brings a special Beat the Heat edi- tion of the Lake DeSoto Farmers Market. All ven- dors are getting free rent! And, they’ll be offering some freebies to their cus- tomers as well. In addition, LifeSouth Blood Bank will be onsite hoping some gen- erous citizens will donate, the Columbia County FFA and Farm Bureau will host a peanut boil. This will be the kickoff to the National Farmers Market Week which starts Sunday, Aug. 5 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 11. Jacque Breman, Columbia County Lake City 426 SW Commerce Dr., Suite 130 (352)374-4534 6A
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terfeit $50 bills were part store and when approach- department by 5 p.m. FORUM BILLS: Counterfeit of a single transaction that ing the vehicle; Strickland said a custom- took place Sunday, July 22 • At the close of busi- er at a local hotel presented Continued From 1A Continued From 1A around 6 p.m. An unknown ness Thursday, employees a $50 bill to a clerk and School district superinten- information officer. “Over that are being presented,” black man wearing black of Dominos Pizza, 2372 W. asked her to check the note dent, school board district 2 the past several years, we’ve he said. shoes, black shorts and U.S. Highway 90, report- and her check revealed it and 5, and city council dis- seen it here and there. • Thursday morning, an orange colored T-shirt, ed that on two previous was a counterfeit bill. The trict 12 and 13 candidates will We’ll have a counterfeit bill First Federal administrative purchased a case of Ensure evenings, July 25 and July clerk gave the bill back to be on air Thursday at 7 p.m. that comes through, but I offices on U.S. Highway 90 with a $20 bill and then 26, two separate deliveries the customer and he left Candidates will be inter- believe the last report that called the police depart- used the counterfeit $50 were made to the Cedar the establishment. viewed in groups by office. is in our office system was ment stating they had five bills to purchase a $500 Park Apartment Complex Strickland said someone Each participant will be given around April. Right now counterfeit $20 bills from Walmart gift card. and payments were made appears to be trying to two minutes for an opening this is really concentrated both the Lake City and Live The man is described as with counterfeit currency. offload a large amount of statement and two minutes to the city of Lake City. Oak offices. The funds were being approximately five On July 25, a delivery was counterfeit currency in a for a closing statement. Now, we’ve had a couple detected by their counting feet, nine inches tall to five made and payment was ten- short period of time. Candidates seeking the of bills that have actually machines and due to policy feet, ten inches tall with dered with two counterfeit “The person that is creat- same office will be asked the flowed over from Live Oak will be turned over directly a muscular build, shaved $20 bills and on the next ing these bills is just try- same questions and given from First Federal. They to the U.S. Department of head and a goatee. He was night, payment was given ing to get this money out two minutes to answer. The caught it there with their Treasury; last seen exiting the store for an order with a counter- there,” he said. “He’s taking forum is not structured as a check system and reported • Before lunch Thursday, into the parking lot and feit $50 bill. his counterfeit money and debate, so there will not be it Thursday.” Winn-Dixie, 800 S. Marion getting into a newer model, On Wednesday authori- transferring it into legiti- time to rebut other candi- Strickland said that on St., employees reported white four-door Nissan that ties initially reported 10 mate funds. It’s a pretty dates’ comments. Thursday the department the store had three coun- was circling in the parking local businesses called elite system of money laun- Mike McKee, FGC direc- received five calls report- terfeit $20 bills in its cash lot during the transaction. and reported customers dering with the originals tor of media and public rela- ing counterfeit bills. till. There is no suspect; Authorities reported the passing or attempting to being counterfeit bills.” tions, will serve as modera- “We’ve never had that • 2:23 p.m. Thursday suspect acted nervous dur- pass the fake bills. Friday Authorities are uncertain tor and Robert Bridges, Lake many cases all in one day at Walmart, 2767 W. U.S. ing the entire transaction afternoon only one inci- whether someone is pur- City Reporter editor, will ask with that influx of money Highway 90, an employee and kept checking over his dent of counterfeit money the questions. with the $50 and $20 bills called to report 10 coun- shoulder as he exited the was reported to the police COUNTERFEIT continued on 7A OBITUARIES
Doris R. Howard A.M.). GATEWAY-FOREST with her church family and was Lake Shore Regional Medical Funeral Director of A. Jerome Visitation will be held Sunday, LAWN FUNERAL HOME, especially fond of the beauti- Center. Funeral arrangements Brown Funeral Home, High July 29 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Howard, Doris R., 80, of Hol- 3596 S. US Hwy 441, Lake ful flowers that her husband are incomplete at this time but Springs and a teller of Bank of Mt. Carmel UM Church, 1230 lywood, Florida passed away on City, FL 32025 (386-752-1954) grew. She was a member of the will be available after Noon on America, passed on Wednesday NW 1st Ave, High Springs. July 23, 2012. Burial Services is in charge of arrangements. Sigma Theta Tao philanthropic Monday by calling 752-1234. evening, July 25, 2012. She is the Arrangement Entrusted to A. will be held Tuesday, July 31 at Please leave words of love sorority and the Wesley Memo- DEES-PARRISH FAMILY FU- daughter of Mildred S. Brown Jerome Brown Funeral Home, 12:00 pm at Day, FL Cemetery. and comfort to the family at rial United Methodist Church. NERAL HOME, 458 S. Mar- and the late Rev. A. Jerome 1560 NW 1st Avenue, High Dees Parrish Funeral Home, www.gatewayforestlawn.com. Mrs. Norris is survived by her ion Ave., Lake City, FL 32025, Brown. She is the mother of son, Springs, and Pinkney Fu- Lake City, FL 386-752-1234 husband of forty-four years, (386)752-1234, please sign the Kevin Arthur Galloway II, 13. neral Home of Hawthorne. Donald Norris; her daughters, online family guestbook at par- Janice’s celebration of life cer- Edna Beth Jones Stephens Jennifer Norris Smith (Steven) rishfamilyfuneralhome.com emony will be held at noon on Shiela Kaemmer and Recee Norris Connelly Monday, July 30, 2012 at Wil- Mrs. Edna Beth Jones Stephens, (Dave) all of Gainesville, Flor- Janice Gwenetta Brown- liams Temple Church of God by Shiela Darlene ‘Darlene’ Kaem- 93 of Lake City passed away on ida; her step-son, Chuck Jones Galloway Faith, High Springs, Elder James Obituaries are paid advertise- mer, age 69, passed away in her Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the (Dawn) of Atlanta, Georgia; her Williams, pastor, Rev. Byran ments. For details, call the Lake home Monday July23, 2012 at North Florida Regional Medical beloved grandchildren, Aidan Janice Gwenetta Brown-Gallo- Williams officiating. Burial will City Reporter’s classified depart- approximately Center in Gainesville. She was Jones, Malachi Jones, Zach way, 47, well-known Licensed follow at Pine Hill Cemetary. ment at 752-1293. 8:35am. She born in Columbia County and Connelly, Honora Jones, Hunter was born in was the youngest of 3 children Smith, Blayke Smith, Logan Tampa, Flor- to the late Pasco and Mamie Tol- Connelly and Hayden Smith; ida and grew bert Jones. Mrs. Stephens was a and special family members, up there work- graduate of Green Cove Springs Edward and Christine Norris ing for J C High School class of 1937 and of Lake City and Annie Belle Penneys for also the Jones Business College Raulerson of Perry, Florida. twenty years. in Sarasota in 1938. She met Numerous other family mem- She moved to Lake City in the her late husband of 59 years of bers and friends also survive. mid-nineties. She retired from marriage, E.W. “Pat” Stephens, Graveside services for Mrs. Nor- Hunter Printing after thirteen and while she was working at Camp ris will be conducted at 11:00 a half years of service. She had a Blanding in Keystone Heights A.M., Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in deep love and respect for Glenn and together they farmed in the Scott Cemetery (located on and Laura Hunter, and all the Hardee County, Florida for over 441 North about one mile north employees there with whom she 40 years, until retiring and mov- of Deep Creek) with Rev. Louie Are you an outgoing, people loving person? worked. She is survived by her ing to Lake City in 1981. Mrs. Mabrey officiating. Interment older brother Bobby, her young- Stephens attended both the Beth- will immediately follow. The er brothers Dwayne and Doug, el United Methodist Church and family will receive friends from and by her life partner David the Tustenuggee United Meth- 5:00-7:00 Monday evening in Are you a “social butter y” who belongs to a variety of clubs Nesbitt. Darlene was born July odist Church. She was preceded the chapel of the funeral home. 05, 1943. Her mother always in death by her brother, Tram- Honorary pallbearers will be: and organizations and, most importantly, do you like to travel?? told her the firecrackers scared mell Jones in 1975 and her sis- Ronnie Jones, Talmadge Pace, her out. She loved everybody, ter, Elise Fleckenstein in 1999. Don Buwalda, Bob McDonald, accepted everybody and gave of Survivors include her son and David Ellis and Marvin Burris. How about traveling world-wide for FREE, herself emotionally, physically daughter in law, Larry W. and At a later date to be announced and monetarily to all who dis- Hilda Stephens, Tampa; her the family will hold a life cel- you and a companion with all expenses paid? played a need. In her company, daughter and son in law, Carolyn ebration at Wesley Memorial she made you feel like you were J. and Gene Conerly, Sebring; United Methodist Church. In the most important person in the six grandchildren; sixteen great lieu of flowers the family re- If you can answer YES to these questions, world. She especially loved her grandchildren; and her previous quests that memorial dona- please send a letter of interest to [email protected] three nieces Kristal, Jessica and special care givers and most re- tions be made to the Methodist Jennifer, but she loved all of her cently, Gail Burress, Lake City. Childrens Home via Wesley There are absolutely no fees and no sales required. family. She made the absolute Funeral services will be conduct- Memorial, PO Box 2558, Lake best of every moment she was ed on Monday, July 30, 2012 at City, FL 32056. Arrangements here with us. Her wish for ev- 2:00 PM, at the New Zion Bap- are under the direction of the eryone was for them to learn tist Church in Ona, Florida with DEES-PARRISH FAMILY FU- compassion while they are here Rev. Stephen Darley, pastor, and NERAL HOME, 458 S. Marion and express it to other souls. She Rev. Robert Roberts officiat- Ave., Lake City, FL 32025 752- believed that, of all the elements ing. Interment will follow in the 1234 Please share your thoughts To Candidates for Florida’s Columbia experienced during our visit here church cemetery. Visitation with and wishes for the family at our in the physical world, compas- the family will be Sunday after- on-line family guestbook at par- County School Superintendent: sion is the one and only thing our noon from 2-4:00 PM at the fu- rishfamilyfuneralhome.com souls retain when we depart. She neral home and also on Monday Men: 99 days and only PCSR from you. Am I correct when certainly accomplished that goal. from 1-2:00 PM, one hour prior Jennifer Francis Phipps And she will smile down upon all to the service at the church. In I proclaim to you that Columbia High School students are of us from Heaven forever… no lieu of flowers donations may be Ms. Jennifer Frances Phipps, doubt, trying to help us still. Ar- made to the Humane Society of 35, of White Springs, died un- created in the image of God and that none evolved from a rangements are under the direc- your choice. Arrangements are expectedly Thursday morn- tion of GATEWAY-FOREST under the direction of GUERRY ing, July 26, 2012 in Shands at hominid? The three possible answers are “YES”, or “NO” or LAWN FUNERAL HOME, Funeral Home, Lake City. 3596 S U.S. Hwy 441, Lake Please sign the guest book at ( olitically orrect idestep esponse) City, Fl 32025, (386)752-1954. www.guerryfuneralhome.net ”PCSR” P C S R Eleanor Ann Smith Barbara Jan David Norris Kenny Merriken 386-344-7339, [email protected] Mrs. Eleanor Ann (Kiselick) Mrs. Barbara Jan David Nor- (Compare Holy Bible versus Florida Biology 1 End-if-Course Smith, 88, a 30 year resident ris, 67, of Lake City passed of Lake City, FL, passed away away Friday afternoon, July Assessment Test Items Specifications, page 32 - SC.7.L.15.1; peacefully on 27, 2012 in the North Florida We d n e s d a y, Regional Medical Center fol- page 52 - SC.91.L.15.10 July 25, 2012, lowing a brief illness. A native at the Suwan- of Twin Lakes, Georgia, Mrs. http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/pdf/BiologyFL11Sp.pdf) nee Valley Care Norris had been a resident of Center (Haven Lake City for the past forty-six Ephesians 6:12, I John 4:1 “but try the spirits whether they are of Hospice) after years having moved here from God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” Jasper, Florida. Mrs. Norris was not recovering Paid for by Kenny Merriken July 29, 2012. Florida Voter ID #113877356 from a frac- the daughter of the late Fred and tured hip. She was born in Taren- Clarice Wise David. She worked tum, Pennsylvania, on October for several years as a teacher/ 16, 1923 and was the second teacher’s aide with the Colum- oldest of 13 children. She was bia County Public School Sys- VOTE AND ELECT the daughter of Pauline Dzurian tem prior to retiring to care for Krsiak and Walter Krsiak. She her elderly mother. Mrs. Norris A Man Who Cares was a devout Catholic and faith- enjoyed spending time with her ful member of Epiphany Catholic grandchildren, fellowship time Church, a loving and caring wife Bucky of two husbands, and a devoted mother. Her life’s passion was Columbia County Commissioner her career with Publix which be- gan in Ft. Lauderdale as a young District 3 mother. She worked with them as a Head Cashier for 10 years in David F. Randolph, D.M.D, M.A.G.D. Orlando, before retiring in Lake NASH City after 21 years of service. Proudly Welcomes “Leadership You Can Trust” She enjoyed reading, gardening and appreciated the beauty God I am ready to face I Will Adamantly Support: put on this Earth. She was pre- Amelia A. Randolph, D.M.D., M.S. the challenges ahead t5IF'JSF%FQBSUNFOUBOE-BX&OGPSDFNFOU ceded in death by her older sis- ter, Martha Krofchik and young- to the practice of and I promise to t5IF:PVUIPG$PMVNCJB$PVOUZ er siblings, Mary George, Frank provide a new t0VS4FOJPS$JUJ[FOT4FSWJDFT Kresiak, John Krisiak (USMC), Family and Cosmetic Dentistry voice for the future and Agnes Horzempa; her hus- t5IF&DPOPNJD(SPXUIPG$PMVNCJB$PVOUZ band of 29 years, John Paul Quality Care for the Entire Family of our community. Kiselick, her second husband of My Goal: 15 years, James Riley Smith, and Now welcoming new patients and families. daughter-in-law, Dottie Kiselick. 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COURTESY COURTESY The Ricky Philpot Farm, of Columbia County, was recognized at the 12th Annual CARES din- The Willis Family Farm, of Columbia County, was recognized at the 12th Annual CARES din- ner on July 24. Pictured from left, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, the Philpot ner on July 24. Pictured from left, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, the Willis family, and Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick. family, and Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick. Columbia County farmers recognized North Florida agricultural Murphy Brothers Farm tion based on crop and soil that targets fertilizer and gram. Participating agencies farmers and ranchers state- producers care about the (Hamilton), Walker and needs. chemicals to crops, thus pre- help the farmer select and wide for implementing these environmental integrity of Sons Farm Inc. (Jefferson), n Using fertigation sys- venting application of excess implement farm plans which practices. the natural resources they Jody and Laura Land Farm tems to reduce the amount nutrients to surrounding include nutrient and irriga- For more information manage. Twenty-two of them (Lafayette), L&H Family of fertilizer applied during soil. tion management. To main- about the CARES program, were recognized for their Farm (Madison), Jimmy a single application and n Nutrient management tain CARES status farmers contact Hugh Thomas at environmental stewardship Harris and Sons Farms provide for a more uniform plans for proper handling of must continue to operate 386.362.1001. You may at the 12th Annual County (Madison), Windy Hill application of fertilizer to animal wastes and fertiliz- and maintain conservation also call your county Farm Alliance for Responsible Farm (Madison), Howard improve the application effi- ers. practices over time. Bureau office or Scot Environmental Stewardship and Doreen Curtis Farm ciency. Farmers in the CARES Since its inception in 2001, Eubanks, Florida Farm (CARES) dinner on July 24. (Madison), Margie Foust n Fitting tractors with program participate in a the CARES program has Bureau Federation, at A number of Columbia McLeod Ranch (Madison), GPS mapping technology State of Florida BMP pro- recognized more than 500 352.384.2633. County farms were among Ben and Katherine Harris those recognized at the Ranch (Madison), Brett dinner, including the Willis and Christy Lameier Ranch Family Farm and the Ricky (Madison), Jimmy and Hilda Philpot Farm. Dixon Farm (Madison), The CARES farmers were Red Oak Ranch (Madison), recognized and congratu- Washington Family Farm lated by Florida Agriculture (Madison), and the Sheriff’s Commissioner Adam Boy’s Ranch (Suwannee). Putnam and Florida Farm Farmers who imple- Bureau President John ment BMPs through the Hoblick at the SRP, which administers UF/IFAS Suwannee the CARES program in the Valley Agriculture Extension Suwannee and Santa Fe Center in Live Oak. Don river basins, save an esti- Quincey, Suwannee River mated 1 billion gallons of Water Management water annually and achieve District Governing Board a nitrogen reduction of Chairman, and Herschel 3,250 tons per year. The SRP T. Vinyard Jr., Secretary of has set aside about $365,000 the Florida Department of for cost share programs for Environmental Protection, irrigation system retrofits were among the dignitaries and other water- and fertil- who attended and spoke at izer-efficient equipment and the event. techniques for fiscal year The Florida Farm Bureau 2012-2013. and the Suwannee River “Through the use of Partnership (SRP) created advanced technology and CARES to bring agricultural environmental practices, associations, public agencies farmers are conserving and institutions, and farmers groundwater and reducing together to increase environ- nutrient loading in our riv- mental awareness on farms. ers, streams and springs, Through the program, farm- and at the same time main- ers voluntarily implement taining their profitability,” conservation best manage- said SRP Coordinator Hugh ment practices (BMPs) Thomas. designed to protect and save Some of these technolo- water. gies and practices include: Our partner family, Annie Mosley and family, pictured at the dedication of their Other honorees and the n Retrofitting center pivot counties in which their oper- irrigation systems with low- new home on July 9, 2012. Habitat for Humanity of Lake City-Columbia County, ations are located included: pressure, low-volume noz- Inc. would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who The Holly Factory zles to increase irrigation (Alachua), Hitchcock and efficiency and decrease donated funding, services and materials for our FIFTH home completed at Sons, Inc. Santa Fe River water use. Ranch (Alachua), Boyd n Irrigation management 383 SE Lomond Ave, Lake City. Farm (Alachua), Dyal practices, such as irrigation Family Farm (Bradford), scheduling and soil mois- Smith Farms of Bell Inc. ture testing, to ensure that Habitat for Humanity List of Donors (Gilchrist),Hugh and Jan farmers know how much Anderson Columbia Lake City Industries Building Services Hunter Farm (Hamilton), and when to apply irriga- Anne Carroll Lake City Journal.com Brooklyn Boys Pizza Lake City Medical Center Carl & Jerry Sue Fatzinger Lake City Reporter Carl Romano Lake Jeffrey U Store It/J. B. Parrish Carole C. Brown Larry & Janet Lee COUNTERFEIT: Money Celestine Levy Linda Ivery Certifi ed Plumbing Marcotek - Xerox Digital Offi ce Solutions Continued From 6A CHS Building Construction Students Mary Melum chasing merchandise in the al agents from the Secret Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Maurice Perkins City of Lake City Morrells Home Furnishings community and using the Service. Columbia Concrete Ready Mix New Bethel AME Church of White Springs fake bills as payment to pri- “Having a batch of bills Columbia County Home Builder’s Association New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church vate residents, who in turn together, he turned those Columbia County Sheriff’s Department Newman Media 96.5 - Bill Madden/John Newman are spending the counter- bills over to the Secret Comcast Papa Johns Pizza feit currency in local busi- Service so we can try to Community Action for Christ Pastor Alvin Baker Conner Electric Patricia Stuart nesses. track it and make sure it’s Dale Williams Paul LeClair “We’re still trying to not something that’s just Darrell W. Hunt/DW Hunt & Associates Peloni’s Pumping & Portable Toilets piece together who all is isolated here,” Strickland Don & Marleen Tyre - Marianna Publix Supermarket Charities involved and how it’s get- said. “It could be some- Evacheck’s Tree Service Robert F. Jordan Farmers Coop of Live Oak Ron David Plastering ting into our community,” thing that’s regional. We’re First Christian Church Ron Williams - County Commissioner, District 1 Strickland said. just putting all resources First Federal Bank - Keith Leibfried Rotary Club of Lake City Downtown Police reports have indi- out and trying to figure out First Presbyterian Church S & S Food Stores cated several people have what’s going on.” Florida Gateway HVAC Students Sally Huggins passed or attempted to pass All local business own- Florida Pest Control Sherwin Williams Paint George & Sheila Burnham Square D Electric counterfeit bills in the past ers are urged to take a few George’s Construction Target Distribution Center few days. Authorities do basic steps in safeguarding Glen I Jones TD Bank not know whether there is against being a counterfeit Hometown Homes TD Charitable Foundation any connection among the bill victim by: James Montgomery Terry McDavid people who have had the • Feel the bill for texture Jay Larick The Players Club Jimmy Johnston Trinity United Methodist Church fake currency. — currency is a mixture of Jimmy Williams US Forestry “It’s a diverse population paper and fabric; John Benz Wells Fargo of people who have the bills • Hold the bill up to the Judy Conklin Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church right now, so we’re still try- light and look for the water- Lady of the Lake Quilt Guild Whirlpool Corp Lake City Board of Realtors Wilson’s Ace Hardware/Containers ing to investigate and work marks/holograms; Lake City Chamber of Commerce Yale Residential Security Products, Inc. with our sources to find out • Look for and at the who is the lead person that’s security strips — they leaking this stuff into the should read “USA Five,” community,” Strickland said. “USA TEN”, etc. and match Lake City Police what’s printed on the front Depar tment Sgt. of the note; and Investigator Paul Kash is • Buy and use a coun- the lead investigator on terfeit ID marker (amber For more information on Habitat for Humanity, visit our web site at www.hfhlakecity.org, leave a the case and is working in color = safe currency; message on our answering machine at 386-755-0014, write to us at Habitat for Humanity of Lake with the Columbia County while dark brown or black Sheriff’s Office and feder- = suspect currency). 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By BRANDON FINLEY finishing in the top 25 so the season. A remarkable [email protected] that he can continue to play run could see him gain a on the Web.com Tour next card through the tour, but With an All-American week. Barber has backup plans year behind him, Lake City As far as the nerves in as well. golfer Blayne Barber has his first round, Barber said “Right now I’m signed up decided to take his talents it was just another day on to play in an E-golf event to the professional level. the greens. next week, which is a small Barber begins his profes- “I actually felt comfort- tour that plays most of their sional aspirations this week able,” Barber said. “In the events in the Carolinas,” he on the Web.com tour during end, it’s still golf. I’m still said. “I’ve got quite a few the Nationwide Children’s out there trying to get the tournaments scheduled. I Hospital Invitational. ball in the hole in as few could gain my card by fin- The tournament is being shots as possible.” ishing in the top 25, but played on a course that’s Barber isn’t setting many joining this late in the year familiar to Barber, as Ohio goals and playing with a it’d be tough but doable.” State’s home course — take-it-as-it-comes mental- So far Barber hasn’t been the famed Scarlet Course ity. shell-shocked by the differ- — serves as host on the “Right now I’m standing ence in competition level. Buckeyes’ campus. about 14th,” Barber said “These guys have just “I had this invitation and Friday morning. “I’d like to been out here doing it a coming off an All-American finish in the top 25 to play long time,” he said. “Still, I season, I felt it was time,” again next week.” feel like I’m good enough to Barber said Friday morn- Barber shot a 71 in the compete at this level.” ing. second round and made the He said that the course Barber got off to a hot cut with a stroke to spare. — being on a college — start during his profession- Barber will have to par- even plays like he’s used al career with a birdie on ticipate in qualifying school to. his first hole. He finished during the first week of “I haven’t really COURTESY PHOTO the round at 2 under par September after joining the Lake City native Blayne Barber hits a shot during his college career at Auburn University. with the ultimate goal of Web.com Tour so late in BARBER continued on 6B Barber is currently playing in his first event as a professional.
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women’s beach volleyball: Brazil vs. Texas 58 40 .592 — Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway TELEVISION Germany, Austria vs. Australia; women’s Los Angeles 55 45 .550 4 (oval, 2.5 miles). 1 camps planned basketball, Russia vs. Brazil; SAME-DAY Oakland 54 45 .545 4 ⁄2 Race distance: 400 miles, 160 laps. TV sports TAPE: weightlifting, Gold Medal finals: Seattle 45 57 .441 15 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX men’s 62kg, women’s 58kg; LIVE: men’s Late Thursday Site: Budapest, Hungary. By TIM KIRBY Hamburgers, hot dogs and Today field hockey, Britain vs. Argentina; SAME- Cleveland 5, Detroit 3 Schedule: Today, race, 8 a.m. (Speed, AUTO RACING DAY TAPE: women’s handball, France vs. Seattle 4, Kansas City 1 7:30-10 a.m.). [email protected] drinks will be on sale. 7:30 a.m. Spain; table tennis; badminton, at London Friday’s Games Track: Hungaroring (road course, 2.72 Allen also will be at the SPEED — Formula One, Hungarian TELEMUNDO — Swimming; beach N.Y. Yankees 10, Boston 3 miles). With summer training final day of the Exposure Grand Prix, at Budapest, Hungary volleyball; women’s volleyball; tennis; Oakland 14, Baltimore 9 Race distance: 190.53 miles, 70 laps. coming to an end, football Foundation football camp boxing, at London (same-day tape) Toronto 8, Detroit 3 NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS 1 p.m. camps are being planned. at Richardson Community ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Your 10 a.m. Chicago White Sox 9, Texas 5 Site: Sonoma, Calif. Hero’s Name Here 400, at Indianapolis NBC — SAME-DAY TAPE: swimming; Minnesota 11, Cleveland 0 Schedule: Today, final eliminations Columbia High football Center on Tuesday. 7 p.m. LIVE: men’s beach volleyball, United States L.A. Angels 3, Tampa Bay 1 (ESPN2, 7-10 p.m.). and coach Brian Allen Exposure Foundation ESPN2 — NHRA, Sonoma Nationals, vs. Poland; women’s volleyball, United Seattle 6, Kansas City 1 Track: Infineon Raceway. are hosting a Tiger Cub president Adee Farmer at Sonoma, Calif. (same-day tape) States vs. Brazil; women’s water polo, Saturday’s Games Camp for boys ages 7-13 said the camp and cookout United States vs. Hungary; SAME-DAY Toronto 5, Detroit 1 GOLF Brickyard 400 qualifying at Columbia High Stadium will begin at 5:30 p.m. 6 a.m. TAPE: canoeing, whitewater; rowing, at Boston at N.Y. Yankees (n) London Kansas City at Seattle (n) TGC — LPGA, Evian Masters, final Saturday qualifying; race today on Saturday. The camp will Lake City Parks and 5 p.m. Oakland at Baltimore (n) round, at Evian-les-Bains, France (Car number in parentheses) run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Recreation Department, CNBC — Boxing, at London Cleveland at Minnesota (n) Noon 1. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 182.763 The Columbia County which begins registration 8 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Texas (n) ESPN2 — The Senior British Open mph. NBC — Swimming, Gold Medal Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels (n) Quarterback Club will for its fall Little League Championship, final round, at Ayrshire, 2. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 181.984. finals: men’s 200m freestyle, men’s 100m Today’s Games have “Tiger Mania” day in Football season on Aug. 11 Scotland 3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 181.756. backstroke, women’s 100m backstroke, Detroit (Fister 4-7) at Toronto (Cecil 3 p.m. 4. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 181.679. conjunction with the camp. at Teen Town, is planning a women’s 100m breaststroke; men’s 2-3), 1:07 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, Canadian Open, 5. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 181.532. There will be a garage sale football camp near the draft gymnastics, team Gold Medal final; men’s Oakland (Blackley 3-2) at Baltimore final round, at Ancaster, Ontario 6. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, and membership drive. day date of Aug. 30. diving, synchronized platform Gold Medal (W.Chen 8-6), 1:35 p.m. 7 p.m. 181.357. final; women’s beach volleyball, United Cleveland (Jimenez 8-9) at Minnesota TGC — Web.com Tour, Children’s 7. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 181.046. States vs. Czech Republic, at London (Liriano 3-10), 2:10 p.m. Hospital Invitational, final round, at 8. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, (same-day tape) Tampa Bay (Hellickson 5-6) at L.A. Columbus, Ohio (same-day tape) 181.014. Coupon 12 Midnight Angels (Greinke 0-0), 3:35 p.m. on ❖ Go MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 9. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, up od TELEMUNDO — Swimming, Gold Kansas City (W.Smith 2-3) at Seattle o U 2 p.m. 180.952. t C Expires 9/30/12 p Medal finals; men’s gymnastics, team Gold (F.Hernandez 9-5), 4:10 p.m. n To TBS — Washington at Milwaukee 10. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 180.654. se 4 2:10 p.m. Medal final; men’s diving, synchronized Chicago White Sox (Floyd 8-8) at re P 11. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, P la WGN — St. Louis at Chicago Cubs platform Gold Medal final, at London Texas (Feldman 4-6), 7:05 p.m. t $ 50 y 180.61. (same-day tape) Boston (Doubront 10-5) at N.Y. s e 8 p.m. 12. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, u Plus Tax r 12:35 a.m. Yankees (Kuroda 10-7), 8:05 p.m. s ESPN — Boston at N.Y. Yankees 180.516. M 22 NBC — Swimming, semifinals; MOTORSPORTS Monday’s Games 13. (51) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, All Day, Every Day – Includes Cart canoeing, whitewater, at London (delayed 6 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. 180.487. tape) SPEED — MotoGP World L.A. Angels at Texas, 7:05 p.m. 14. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Plus Lunch in Pro Shop Championship, at Salinas, Calif. (same-day 180.473. S tape) Medalists Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 15. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 11 p.m. 8:10 p.m. 180.448. Hot Dog, Chips & Drink SPEED — AMA Pro Racing, at Salinas, Saturday Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. 16. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 1 Call for Tee Time or book online at Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. 9 Calif. (same-day tape) ARCHERY 180.437. 6 1 www.quailheightscc.com 3 SOCCER Men’s Team 17. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 3 7 p.m. GOLD—Italy (Michele Frangilli, Marco 180.433. S 3 NL standings W Quail Heights - NBCSN — MLS, New England at 18. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 180.39. 2 Galiazzo, Mauro Nespoli). 5 Philadelphia SILVER—United States (Jacob Wukie, East Division 19. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 180.386. Q 7 u - TENNIS Oak Harbor, Ohio; Brady Ellison, Globe, 20. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 6 W L Pct GB ai 8 4 p.m. Ariz.; Jake Kaminski, Elma, N.Y.). Washington 59 40 .596 — 180.245. l H 3 ESPN2 — ATP World Tour, Farmers BRONZE—South Korea (Oh Jin Hyek, Atlanta 55 44 .556 4 21. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, ei ❖ 1 g y Classic, championship match, at Los Im Dong Hyun, Kim Bubmin). 2 180.177. h it New York 48 52 .480 11 ⁄ ts T e C Angeles CYCLING (ROAD) Miami 45 54 .455 14 22. (2) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, errace, Lak 1 ——— Men’s Road Race Philadelphia 45 55 .450 14 ⁄2 180.148. Monday GOLD—Alexandr Vinokurov, Central Division 23. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Kazakhstan. W L Pct GB 180.072. 7 p.m. SILVER—Rigoberto Uran Uran, Cincinnati 59 40 .596 — 24. (22) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, ESPN — L.A. Angels at Texas Colombia. Pittsburgh 57 42 .576 2 179.928. BRONZE—Alexander Kristoff, St. Louis 54 47 .535 6 25. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 179.519. Norway. Milwaukee 45 54 .455 14 26. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, OLYMPICS FENCING Chicago 41 58 .414 18 179.211. Women’s Individual Foil Houston 34 67 .337 26 27. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, Television GOLD—Elisa Di Francisca, Italy. West Division 178.894. SILVER—Arianna Errigo, Italy. W L Pct GB 28. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, Today BRONZE—Valentina Vezzali, Italy. San Francisco 55 44 .556 — 178.862. 4 a.m. JUDO Los Angeles 54 47 .535 2 29. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 1 NBCSN — LIVE: men’s Men Arizona 50 50 .500 5 ⁄2 178.816. basketball: United States vs. France, Brazil 60Kg San Diego 43 58 .426 13 30. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 178.543. 1 vs. Australia, Spain vs. China, Argentina vs. GOLD—Arsen Galstyan, Russia. Colorado 37 61 .378 17 ⁄2 31. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 178.508. Lithuania; women’s field hockey: United SILVER—Hiroaki Hiraoka, Japan. Late Thursday 32. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, States vs. Germany, New Zealand vs. BRONZE—Rishod Sobirov, Pittsburgh 5, Houston 3 178.486. Australia; beach volleyball; DELAYED Uzbekistan. Washington 8, Milwaukee 2 33. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 178.419. TAPE: equestrian, eventing dressage; BRONZE—Felipe Kitadai, Brazil. N.Y. Mets 3, Arizona 1 34. (95) Scott Speed, Ford, 177.855. women’s weightlifting, 53kg Gold Medal Women Friday’s Games 35. (26) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 177.743. final; women’s archery, team Gold Medal 48Kg St. Louis 9, Chicago Cubs 6 36. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 177.63. final, women’s shooting, skeet Gold Medal GOLD—Sarah Menezes, Brazil. San Diego 7, Miami 2 37. (33) Stephen Leicht, Chevrolet, final; badminton, at London SILVER—Alina Dumitru, Romania. Atlanta 6, Philadelphia 1 177.347. NBC BASKETBALL — Men’s, United BRONZE—Eva Csernoviczki, Hungary. Pittsburgh 6, Houston 5 38. (83) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 177.34. States vs. France, Brazil vs. Australia, BRONZE—Charline van Snick, Milwaukee 6, Washington 0 39. (79) Mike Skinner, Ford, 176.894. Nigeria vs. Tunisia, Spain vs. China, Russia Belgium. Cincinnati 3, Colorado 0 40. (23) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, vs. Britain, Argentina vs. Lithuania, at SHOOTING Arizona 11, N.Y. Mets 5 176.859. London Men’s 10-Meter Air Pistol L.A. Dodgers 5, San Francisco 3, 10 41. (10) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 176.523. 7 a.m. GOLD—Jin Jongoh, South Korea. innings 42. (32) Ken Schrader, Ford, owner BRAVO — Tennis, at London SILVER—Luca Tesconi, Italy. Saturday’s Games points. MSNBC — LIVE: Men’s soccer: Brazil BRONZE—Andrija Zlatic, Serbia. Chicago Cubs 3, St. Louis 2 43. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 176.18. vs. Belarus, at Manchester, England; Senegal Women’s 10-Meter Air Rifle L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco (n) Failed to Qualify vs. Uruguay, at London; Britain vs. United GOLD—Yi Siling, China. Pittsburgh at Houston (n) 44. (91) Reed Sorenson, Ford, 175.61. Arab Emirates, at London; men’s indoor SILVER—Sylwia Bogacka, Poland. Philadelphia at Atlanta (n) 45. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, volleyball: Russia vs. Germany, SAME-DAY BRONZE—Yu Dan, China. San Diego at Miami (n) 175.142. TAPE: Italy vs. Poland; men’s water polo, SWIMMING Washington at Milwaukee (n) 46. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford. Hungary vs. Serbia; men’s handball, Croatia Men Cincinnati at Colorado (n) vs. South Korea; table tennis; badminton, 400 Freestyle N.Y. Mets at Arizona (n) at London GOLD—Sun Yang, China. Today’s Games NBC — SAME-DAY TAPE: women’s SILVER—Park Taehwan, South Korea. San Diego (Richard 7-11) at Miami team gymnastics; swimming; LIVE: women’s BRONZE—Peter Vanderkaay, (Jo.Johnson 6-7), 1:10 p.m. Rochester, Mich. cycling, road race; beach volleyball; men’s Philadelphia (Halladay 4-5) at Atlanta 400 Individual Medley volleyball, United States vs. Serbia; men’s (T.Hudson 9-4), 1:35 p.m. GOLD—Ryan Lochte, Daytona Beach water polo, United States vs. Montenegro, Pittsburgh (Ja.McDonald 10-4) at SILVER—Thiago Pereira, Brazil. at London Houston (Harrell 7-7), 2:05 p.m. BRONZE—Kosuke Hagino, Japan. NBC SOCCER — Men’s, LIVE: Egypt Washington (G.Gonzalez 13-5) at Women vs. New Zealand, at Manchester, England; Milwaukee (Rogers 0-0), 2:10 p.m. 400 Individual Medley Brazil vs. Belarus, at Manchester, England; St. Louis (Wainwright 8-10) at Chicago GOLD—Ye Shiwen, China. Senegal vs. Uruguay, at London; Britain vs. Cubs (Maholm 9-6), 2:20 p.m. SILVER—Elizabeth Beisel, United Arab Emirates, at London; SAME- Cincinnati (Latos 8-3) at Colorado Saunderstown, R.I. DAY TAPE: Mexico vs. Gabon, at Coventry, (J.Sanchez 0-1), 3:10 p.m. BRONZE—Li Xuanxu, China. England; Japan vs. Morocco, at Newcastle, L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 7-6) at San 4X100 Freestyle Relay England; South Korea vs. Switzerland, at Francisco (Vogelsong 8-4), 4:05 p.m. GOLD—Australia (Alicia Coutts, Coventry, England; Spain vs. Honduras, at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 13-2) at Arizona Cate Campbell, Brittany Elmslie, Melanie Newcastle, England (J.Saunders 5-6), 4:10 p.m. Schlanger, Emily Seebohm, Yolane Kukla, TELEMUNDO — LIVE: Men’s soccer, Monday’s Games Libby Trickett). Mexico vs. Gabon, at Coventry, England; Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. SILVER—Netherlands (Inge Dekker, Spain vs. Honduras, at Newcastle, England; San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Marleen Veldhuis, Femke Heemskerk, Senegal vs. Uruguay, at London; swimming; Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Hinkelien men’s basketball; boxing; beach volleyball; Houston at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Schreuder). men’s volleyball; tennis, at London Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. BRONZE—United States (Missy 8:30 a.m. N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Franklin, Centennial, Colo., Jessica Hardy, CNBC — Boxing, at London Long Beach, Calif., Lia Neal, Brooklyn, N.Y., 3:30 p.m. Allison Schmitt, Canton, Mich., Amanda CNBC — Boxing, at London FOOTBALL Weir, Lawrenceville, Ga., Natalie Coughlin, 7 p.m. Vallejo, Calif.). NBC — Women’s team gymnastics; NFL preseason games WEIGHTLIFTING swimming Gold Medal finals: men’s 100m Women’s 48kg breaststroke, men’s 4x100m freestyle relay, Sunday, Aug. 5 GOLD—Wang Mingjuan, China. women’s 100m butterfly, women’s 400m Arizona vs. New Orleans at Canton, SILVER—Hiromi Miyake, Japan. freestyle; women’s diving, synchronized Ohio, 8 p.m. (NFLN) BRONZE—Chun Hwa Ryang, North springboard Gold Medal final, at London Thursday, Aug. 9 Korea. (same-day tape) Washington at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. 12 Midnight New Orleans at New England, TELEMUNDO — Women’s team Medals table 7:30 p.m. gymnastics; swimming, Gold Medal finals, Baltimore at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. at London (same-day tape) Nation G S B Total Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. 12:35 a.m. China 4 0 2 6 Denver at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. NBC — Women’s team gymnastics; Italy 2 2 1 5 Green Bay at San Diego, 8:30 p.m. whitewater canoeing, at London (delayed United States 1 2 2 5 (ESPN) tape) Brazil 1 1 1 3 Friday, Aug. 10 ——— South Korea 1 1 1 3 N.Y. Jets at Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. Monday N.Y. Giants at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. 4 a.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — LIVE: women’s basketball, BASEBALL Tampa Bay at Miami, 8 p.m. United States vs. Angola; women’s beach Arizona at Kansas City, 9 p.m. volleyball, China vs. Switzerland; women’s AL standings Minnesota at San Francisco, 9 p.m. volleyball: Serbia vs. South Korea, Italy vs. Saturday, Aug. 11 Japan; equestrian, eventing cross country; East Division Houston at Carolina, 7 p.m. SAME-DAY TAPE: boxing; men’s archery, W L Pct GB Tennessee at Seattle, 10 p.m. individual; LIVE: men’s field hockey, South New York 60 39 .606 — Sunday, Aug. 12 1 Korea vs. New Zealand; DELAYED TAPE: Baltimore 52 48 .520 8 ⁄2 St. Louis at Indianapolis, 1:30 p.m. 1 men’s shooting, 10m air rifle Gold Medal Tampa Bay 51 49 .510 9 ⁄2 Monday, Aug. 13 1 final; badminton, at London Toronto 51 49 .510 9 ⁄2 Dallas at Oakland, 8 p.m. (ESPN) 1 NBC BASKETBALL — Women’s: Boston 49 51 .490 11 ⁄2 United States vs. Angola, Russia vs. Brazil, Central Division France vs. Australia, Croatia vs. China, W L Pct GB AUTO RACING Czech Republic vs. Turkey, Britain vs. Chicago 54 45 .545 — Canada, at London Detroit 53 48 .525 2 Race week 1 7 a.m. Cleveland 50 50 .500 4 ⁄2 BRAVO — Tennis, at London Kansas City 41 58 .414 13 BRICKYARD 400 9 a.m. Minnesota 41 58 .414 13 Site: Indianapolis. MSNBC — LIVE: women’s water West Division Schedule: Today, race, 1 p.m. (ESPN, polo: Spain vs. China, Italy vs. Australia; W L Pct GB noon-5 p.m.). 3BSPORTS
Page Editor: Brandon Finley, 754-0420 LAKE CITY REPORTER OLYMPICS SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 3B Opening ceremony gives Olympics a rocking start
ASSOCIATED PRESS The Olympic flag is shown during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, on Friday, in London. Bond, Beatles, Rolling Stones highlight event By JOHN LEICESTER and Queen Elizabeth II, play- — into the inky night over ring of fire and then rose white and blue smoke and three hours. ERIN McCLAM ing along with movie magic Olympic Park. elegantly to jointly form the roaring over the stadium, The encyclopedic review Associated Press from director Boyle, pro- At the same moment, cauldron — which organiz- packed with a buzzing of modern British music vided the highlight of the real skydivers appeared as ers said would be moved crowd of 60,000 people, at included a 1918 Broadway LONDON — Shaken and Oscar-winner’s high-adren- the stadium throbbed to the Sunday night to one end of 8:12 p.m. — or 20:12 in the standard adopted by the stirred. aline show. With film trick- James Bond theme. And the stadium. 24-hour time observed by West Ham football team, James Bond and the ery, Boyle made it seem as moments after that, the It was the end of the jour- Britons. the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t queen teamed to give if Britain’s beloved 86-year- monarch appeared in per- ney for the flame. Some The show never caught Get No) Satisfaction” and London a wild Olympic old monarch and its most son, accompanied by her 8,000 torchbearers, mostly its breath with a nonstop “Bohemian Rhapsody,” by opening like no other. famous spy parachuted into husband, Prince Philip. unheralded Britons, had rock-and-pop homage still another Queen, and And creative genius the stadium together. Organizers said it was carried it on a 70-day, 8,000- to cool Britannia. The other tracks too numerous Danny Boyle turned Daniel Craig as 007, the thought to be the first time mile journey from toe to tip soundtrack veered from to mention, but not to dance Olympic Stadium into queen, playing herself, and she has acted on film. of the British Isles, whip- classical to irreverent. to. a jukebox, cranking up her royal corgis starred “The queen made herself ping up enthusiasm for a Boyle daringly included the Boyle, who directed world-beating rock from in a short movie filmed in more accessible than ever $14 billion Olympics taking Sex Pistols’ “Pretty Vacant” “Slumdog Millionaire” and the Beatles, the Stones and Buckingham Palace. before,” Boyle said. place during a severe reces- and a snippet of its version “Trainspotting” while devel- The Who to send the planet “Good evening, Mr. Boyle sprang another sion. The final torchbearers of “God Save the Queen” oping into one of Britain’s a message: Britain, loud Bond,” she said before giant surprise in giving were kept a closely guarded — an anti-establishment most successful filmmak- and royal proud, is ready they were shown flying seven teenage athletes the secret — remarkable given punk anthem once banned ers, had a ball with his to roll. by helicopter over London supreme honor of ignit- the scrutiny on these, the by the BBC. With a sing- favored medium, mixing Now over to you, ath- landmarks and then leap- ing the Olympic flame. first Summer Games of the along of “Hey Jude,” Beatle filmed passages with live letes. It was a brilliant intro- ing — she in a salmon-col- Together, they touched Twitter era. Paul McCartney closed the action to hypnotic effect, duction to kick off a 17-day ored dress, Bond dashing torches to trumpetlike The evening started with spectacle that ran 45 min- with 15,000 volunteers tak- festival of sports. as ever in a black tuxedo tubes that spread into a fighter jets streaming red, utes beyond its scheduled ing part in the show. Lochte wins first gold for United States
By JAY COHEN Cavendish finished 28th in Associated Press the road race. Kazakhstan’s Alexander LONDON — Ryan Vinokourov, who has said Lochte won the 400-meter he will retire from cycling individual medley, China after the games, won gold. collected a couple of gold Rigoberto Uran of Colombia medals and Australia set took silver, and Alexander an Olympic record while Kristoff of Norway won a winning the women’s 400- mass sprint for the bronze. meter freestyle relay. “The guys all sat there in Oh, and Michael Phelps the tent absolutely spent. We went without a medal in an did everything we could,” Olympic race for the first Cavendish said afterward. time since 2000. “We didn’t expect any help. It was quite the opening We rode the race we wanted night at the pool. to ride.” After barely qualifying for Wimbledon champions the final, Phelps struggled Roger Federer and Serena to a fourth-place finish and Williams each won their was denied his 17th career opening matches — one Olympic medal. When it struggled, one didn’t. was done, he could barely Federer, a four-time get out of the pool. Olympian, overcame a jittery Lochte took the gold with patch and beat Alejandro a time of 4 minutes, 5.18 Falla of Colombia 6-3, 5-7, seconds. Brazil’s Thiago 6-3. The top-ranked Swiss Pereira (4:08.86) settled for star was a point from victory silver, while Japan’s Kosuke in the second set, then lost Hagino (4:08.94) claimed ASSOCIATED PRESS three of his next four service the bronze. United States’ Ryan Lochte swims to win the men’s 400-meter individual medley swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the games. But he recovered in “I think I’m kind of in Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on Saturday. time to avoid the upset. shock right now,” Lochte U.S. First Lady Michelle said. As for his defeated Obama watched from the rival Phelps, “I know he the end of 2009. Paul Biedermann in a rub- Netherlands won the sil- in the morning prelims, but front row of Williams’ gave it everything he had. American Elizabeth berized suit three years ver and the Americans got wasn’t used in the evening; box as the fourth-seeded That’s all you can ask for.” Beisel took silver and ago. bronze. everyone who swims on a American beat former No. The women’s 400 indi- China’s Li Xuanxu grabbed South Korea’s Park Tae- The U.S. finish was relay gets a medal. 1 Jelena Jankovic of Serbia vidual medley went to 16- the bronze. hwan was the silver medal- enough to deliver a 12th After hosting a dazzling 6-3, 6-1 on Centre Court. year-old Ye Shiwen, who set Sun Yang flirted with a ist in 3:42.06, and American medal to Natalie Coughlin, opening ceremony Friday Fresh from her star a world record with a time world record in the men’s Peter Vanderkaay took the who matched Dara Torres night, Britain got off to turn as the latest Bond of 4:28.43. It was the third 400 freestyle. He took gold bronze in 3:44.69. and Jenny Thompson for a shaky start on the first Girl, Queen Elizabeth II mark to fall since high-tech in 3:40.14, just off the mark Australia finished the most decorated U.S. female full day of action when returned to Olympic Park bodysuits were banned at of 3:40.07 by Germany’s 400-free relay in 3:33.15, Olympian. Coughlin swam favored cycling star Mark for an encore. 4BSports
4B LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 Page Editor: Brandon Finley, 754-0420 Tebowmania takes over New York By BARRY WILNER what would have been a Associated Press sack. Ramos didn’t follow CORTLAND, N.Y. — Tebow when he was win- Tebowmania nearly got ning a Heisman Trophy rained out. with the Florida Gators, but The expected wild scene became interested in the as Jets fans descended on quarterback while Tebow this central New York col- was a Bronco. Much more lege town for the team’s than Tebow’s playing style first public practice was captivated Ramos. tamed by the elements “I read his bio about the Saturday. Except for scat- beautiful things he’s doing tered cheers and a handful and I was moved by that,” of hecklers shouting com- Ramos said. “He stands ments about the popular firm for what he believes backup quarterback’s pen- in, and he has a fire to win chant for holding the ball that is contagious.” too long before throwing, it A longtime Jets fan, was a relatively uneventful Ramos was excited enough session. by the acquisition of Tebow Although the sight of to buy the jersey — his only a thoroughly soaked Tim Jets jersey. Tebow jogging bare-chest- “It’s awesome to see ed through the deluge after him as a Jet,” Ramos said practice might have excited just before the river of more than a few folks. It rain hit. “When I heard even left coach Rex Ryan he was becoming a Jet, I somewhat speechless. was excited and, in a way, “Don’t know if I’m there concerned. There’s all the yet,” Ryan said of casting drama issues and I won- off his shirt, too, even if he dered how he would handle has lost 100 pounds. that in New York. The wet conditions “But I think he’s going to seemed to cut down not make a difference.” only on the fans’ enthusi- Certainly in merchandis- asm, but on the number ing he will. Not only has of banners on display. One Tebow paraphernalia been man wore a green and ASSOCIATED PRESS among the biggest sellers white shirt with “Mark 6:15 New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow (15) throws a pass as Mark Sanchez (6) and quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh look in the NFL, but among ath- Thou Shalt Have Only One on at their NFL football training camp Saturday in Cortland, N.Y. letes in all sports. Quarterback” printed on Certainly in attention he the front. will. More than 50 media Real scripture? Not ing him.” nected with a receiver, the Cortland. Julio Ramos drove four members showed up for the quite. True enough. And same fan added: “Wow, you On this day, a few Tebow hours from Lancaster, opening of training camp, Mark would be Sanchez, from what everyone has completed one!” passes sailed over the Pa., to see practice, spe- far more than the Giants the incumbent QB and the seen from the fourth-year After a wobbly toss, intended receivers, and a cifically focusing on Tebow. — the Super Bowl cham- guy who wears the No. 6 jer- pro early in camp, he is another fan shouted: “That’s simple 8-yard throw to run- Ramos draped his No. 15 pion Giants who share the sey to Tebow’s 15. The fan responding. Sanchez has a Tebow ball!” ning back Shonn Greene green jersey over a fence same home stadium with in the shirt, Todd Harmon looked sharp, throwing Yes, the natives seemed had plenty of wobble in it. and watched intently when the Jets— drew in Albany of Buffalo — a tough place darting spirals and hitting restless. Ryan even joked about the Tebow and Sanchez did a about two hours away from to be a Jets fan, he admit- his targets in stride. That doesn’t mean they negative comments, “That drill together in which they Cortland. ted — made the three-hour Even in a downpour. are losing faith in Tebow, was some of the defensive take turns as passer and The lovefest, or what- drive to support Sanchez, “Mark can spin it in any whose enormous national guys — just kidding.” receiver on screen passes. ever else is in store for but also to observe Tebow. conditions,” Ryan said. following has made him a One young lady held up Like almost everybody Tebow and the Jets, didn’t “I think having him As for Tebow, well, as one lightning rod wherever he a banner promising better else, he winced when Tebow erupt on the first day of here will help Mark push impatient observer shouted has played. Give everyone times: “A Season To Believe took forever to spot a sec- training camp. Mother through and will motivate from the grandstand as the a sunny day and a few pre- — Let’s Go Jets.” The ban- ondary receiver in another Nature made sure of that. Mark,” Harmon said. “He’s rain pelted down: “Throw it, cise passes from the left- ner featured photos of drill, and when linebacker Consider it a brief respite in never had someone push- Tebow!” And when he con- hander and joy will reign in Tebow and Greene. Aaron Maybin broke in for Tebowmania.
ASSOCIATED PRESS COURTESY PHOTO United States’ Michael Phelps exits the pool after placing fourth in the men’s 400-meter individual medley swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the Two-time champs 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on Saturday. The Columbia Scorpions won their second Brunswick Invitational Tournament on July 14. Pictured are members of the team after winning the championship including (front row, from left) Kaleb Thomas, Ethan O’hearn, Witt Register, T.J Price, Tyler Morgan, Gavin Beine, and Phelps proves to be human Cody Bass. Back row (from left) are assistant coach Brandon Scott, Troy Brinkley, Dylan Stalter, Jordan Culp, Garrett Finnell, John Ledew, Jared Scott, head coach Tracy Brinkley, By TIM DAHLBERG early case for himself as know. At age 27 Phelps has and assistant coach Trey Lee. The Scorpions defeated the North Florida Hurricanes, 10-2, in Associated Press the face of swimming in a lot of mileage under his the championship game. these games while thrash- long arms, a lot of history LONDON — The crowd ing a guy he never used to to have to live up to. He’s at the Olympic Aquatics be able to beat. been swimming for medals Centre arrived late, as if And in the process, since the 2000 Olympics in Jags’ Session expects long-term they were trying to stall Lochte may have shattered Sydney and seemed almost off the inevitable. Anyone the Phelps mystique once giddy when he tweeted on effects from concussions last season with a prized ticket to the and for all. Friday that he had finished first big showdown of the Untouchable in Beijing. his last practice as a com- By MARK LONG against the Browns and He is seeing two con- London Games had to Oh, so human in London. petitive swimmer. Associated Press didn’t tell team doctors. cussion specialists, one in know Michael Phelps was This wasn’t just a loss, it Maybe he didn’t have He was placed on injured Jacksonville and another in in trouble earlier in the day was a blowout. By the time the fire inside for train- JACKSONVILLE — reserve two days later. Pittsburgh, and has been when he barely qualified Phelps finally touched the ing. Maybe he’s starting Jacksonville Jaguars line- “I kind of knew it was pret- doing “mind exercises.” for the final of the event he wall in fourth place, Lochte to slow just a bit from the backer Clint Session is pre- ty serious, but I just figured, I “They’re doing their best owns two gold medals in. had been resting there for wear and tear. paring for the worst. wanted to win,” Session said. to make sure they weigh out That was a shocker, but more than 4 seconds — an Or maybe he just had After sustaining three “It was a big game. We want- all the options so they don’t what happened Saturday eternity in swimming. what he claims he had — a concussions last season — ed to win the game. I wanted send me back too soon or night in the Olympic pool What followed next was bad day. including two in the same to contribute. I didn’t want to I don’t try to come back was simply mystifying. No almost as revealing. While Lochte would be among game — and spending the just leave the game. I ended too soon,” Session said. “I self-respecting London Lochte celebrated, Phelps those interested in find- last seven months recover- up getting another one. I think everybody is doing a bookie would have even climbed slowly from the ing out. He once lost 17 ing from them, Session said couldn’t stand anymore, the great part on trying to get dared to lay odds that the pool, like it was a chore straight races in the 200- Saturday that it’s “probably trauma, so I went on out of me back to where I need greatest swimmer in the just to make it out. He then meter individual medley to too late” for him to avoid the game.” to be. I think I’m doing my world — no, make that the trudged off to answer a few Phelps, and the two meet long-term effects associ- Session reported to train- best, too.” greatest swimmer ever — questions from reporters Wednesday in that race in ated with head trauma. ing camp Thursday with Session is well versed on wouldn’t even win as much and try to figure out where their only other confronta- “I think that is probably most of his teammates the concussion issue sweep- as a bronze medal in his it all went wrong. tion in the games. something that is already — running back Maurice ing the NFL, including read- first race in these games. Worn out already, and “I’ll tell you what, it’s probably going to happen,” Jones-Drew and first-round ing up on recent deaths of The great swimming six races still to go. weird. It’s weird not hav- Session said. “I can’t con- draft pick Justin Blackmon former NFL players Junior showdown to open the “It was just a crappy ing Michael next to me on trol that. Probably too late are holding out — but Seau, Ray Easterling and Olympics was a giant bust race,” Phelps said by way the medal stand,” Lochte for that right there.” hasn’t been on the field. Dave Duerson. — unless, of course, your of explanation “I felt fine said. “Michael to me is Session had three con- He declined to offer spe- Looking back, Session name is Ryan Lochte. The the first 200, then I don’t still one of the world’s cussions in 2011, the first cifics about his recurring regrets staying in the surfer dude from Florida know.” greatest ... and no mat- in the preseason and then post-concussion symptoms game at Cleveland but only dominated the 400-meter Not surprising, if only ter what happens he’ll go two more against Cleveland but later said he’s trying to because it caused him to individual medley from the because the athlete is down as one of the world’s on Nov. 20. He stayed in “manage not getting head- miss the rest of the season opening stroke, making an always the last one to greatest.” the game after the first one aches.” and the entire offseason. 5BSports
Page Editor: Tim Kirby, 754-0421 LAKE CITY REPORTER SPORTS SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2012 5B BRIEFS
FORT WHITE FOOTBALL registration packets for 3v3 tournament interested high school Q-back Club students at the Columbia at Christ Central Aquatic Center. A parent meeting Monday Christ Central meeting is planned for Ministries is hosting a The Fort White Thursday (time and place Quarterback Club meets 3v3 soccer tournament on pending). The first at 7 p.m. Monday in the Aug. 18. Registration fee practice is 4 p.m. Aug. 6 teachers’ lounge at the is $50. at the Aquatic Center. high school. For details, call Thomas For details, call For details, call Harold David at 867-0974. Stephanie Polhamus at Bundy at 365-5731. 344-7796. YOUTH FOOTBALL Ruby Tuesday CHS GIRLS GOLF Little League GiveBack Night Lady Tiger golf registration set The Fort White tourney Aug. 11 Lake City Parks and Quarterback Club Ruby Recreation Department’s The Lady Tiger COURTESY PHOTO Tuesday GiveBack Night Little League Football on Thursdays continues Scramble Golf registration (ages 6-13) Lake City runners at FSU camp through August. Present Tournament is Aug. 11 is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Quarterback Club’s at Quail Heights Country Aug. 11, Aug. 18 and Columbia High runners at the FSU Seminole Trails Running Camp are Ashley Jones GiveBack flyer at the Club with an 8 a.m. Aug. 25 at Teen Town (from left), Samantha Ziegeus, Emma Tucker, Abby Williams, Nicole Morse and Bridget Morse Ruby Tuesday on shotgun start. Format Recreation Center. Cost (Lake City Middle School). During the camp, athletes ran at Tom Brown trails, Micosukee SW Commerce Drive is three-person team per player is $50 to be Greenway, Forest Meadows, Wakulla Springs and Apalachee Park. Participants learned and 20 percent of the bill scramble with one gross paid at City Hall. running lessons on VO2Max, training guidelines, nutrition and supplementation, sports will be donated to the and one net winner. Cost For details, call psychology and hydration. Quarterback Club. of $50 per player includes Heyward Christie at For details, call Shayne golf and lunch. 754-3607. Morgan 397-4954. For details, call Chet Carter at 365-7097. CHS FOOTBALL Pop Warner Season tickets YOUTH SOCCER sign-up extended CYSA camp at McDuffie’s Pop Warner Football features Cousins registration has been Columbia High football extended until rosters season tickets are on Columbia Youth Soccer are full for boys ages 9-11 sale at McDuffie Marine Association has a soccer (weight 75-120 pounds) & Sporting Goods. The camp for players of all and 12-year-olds (weight package is $48 for six ages from 8 a.m. to noon 100 pounds maximum). games. Current season Aug. 13-16. The camp Cost of $80 includes ticket holders have until features Hugh Cousins, uniform, insurance, Aug. 17 to pick up their currently trainer at CBA helmet and shoulder pads. same seats. See Charles Melbourne. Fee is $95 per For details, call Mike Saunders for tickets. player. Ferrell at (386) 209-1662. For details, call Joe For details, Melody at Martino at 984-0452. 288-4481. n From staff reports
CHS VOLLEYBALL Varsity tryouts COURTESY PHOTO set for Aug. 6 On top of Buzzard Bait Columbia High varsity volleyball tryouts begin Several Lake City runners attended the Nike Smoky Mountain Running Camp on at 8 a.m. on Aug. 6. The July 15-20. The graduation run for the camp is a climb up Mt. Buzzard Bait in the Pisgah junior varsity tryouts National Forest on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Pictured at the summit are are 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Sydni Jones (from left), Ashley Jones, Edward Morse, Jillian Morse, Christen Odum, Participants must have a Bridget Morse, camp director Coach Roy Benson, coach Alan Drosky of Georgia Tech (back), current physical, and Cassie Pierron, Nicole Morse and Columbia High coach Brooke Solowski. parent permission and drug content forms signed and notarized. Forms can be picked up at the CHS front office. Hamlin drives to pole For details, e-mail coach Rebecca Golden at [email protected]. for Brickyard 400 CHS SWIMMING Sign-up packets By CHRIS JENKINS Associated Press at Aquatic Center Columbia High swim INDIANAPOLIS — team has 2012 Denny Hamlin figures this weekend is when NASCAR’s real champion- ship contenders begin to separate themselves from the pack. He thinks he’s part of that group — and he’s off to a pretty good start. Hamlin won pole position for the Brickyard 400 on Saturday, turning a lap of 182.763 mph in qualifying. And with a good run in the race today, Hamlin figures he can rev up his push for a title. “This is the turning point of the season,” Hamlin said. “We feel like from Indy to Richmond is when you’re going to start to see who’s going to fight for a cham- pionship. Everyone has got their Chase cars pre- pared, bringing them to the racetrack, starting to tune on them, and that’s when you want to start running good.” It’s the 11th pole of Hamlin’s career and his sec- ond this season. Hamlin also won the pole at California. Hamlin’s best finish in ASSOCIATED PRESS six career Brickyard starts Denny Hamlin is interviewed after winning the pole for the is third in 2008. Coming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 auto race at into this weekend, he had Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on Saturday. never started higher than 10th at the historic 2.5-mile disallowed the qualifying late restart, then held on oval. time of Michael McDowell to win Saturday in a con- “I feel like when we come after a post-qualifying troversial finish to the first here, we can win every inspection found that the NASCAR Nationwide Series single time,” Hamlin said. nitrogen gas in a rear shock race at Indianapolis Motor “You ask me that about a absorber on the No. 98 car Speedway. couple other tracks, I would exceeded the allowable Sadler passed Keselowski say no.” pressure. The No. 19 car on a restart with 18 laps to Carl Edwards qualified driven by Mike Bliss made go, but officials ruled that second in his first race week- the race instead. Sadler went too early and end with new crew chief black-flagged him. Sadler Chad Norris, followed by Sadler penalty hands stayed on the track for sev- Joey Logano, Aric Almirola Indy win to Keselowski eral laps, apparently hoping and Greg Biffle. officials would reconsider Jimmie Johnson qualified INDIANAPOLIS — Brad the penalty, before finally sixth, holding on to a wildly Keselowski took the lead coming in with 12 laps to loose car. when Elliott Sadler was go and giving up the lead to NASCAR of ficials penalized for jumping a Keselowski. 6BSPORTS
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Contact Robert Bridges Editor LIFE 754-0428 [email protected] Sunday, July 29, 2012 www.lakecityreporter.com Section D GARDEN TALK Volunteering helps local teen adjust Visually impaired teen learns skills volunteering. Nichelle Demorest By TONY BRITT [email protected] [email protected] Taylor McGlashan didn’t spend her summer Some like most 17-year-olds. Instead of texting on the telephone most of the plants day, she helped senior citi- zens exercise; instead of handle cruising on the boulevard, she helped prepare meals for local seniors. the heat In addition to working with seniors, McGlashan t’s hot out there but also worked on develop- you can still perk up a ing job skills, building landscape with some up her self-esteem and heat resistant plants confidence and learned that will add a punch about making the transi- ofI immediate color. Annu- tion from being a visually als to plant now include impaired high school stu- celosia, torenia, ornamental dent to becoming an adult pepper and coleus. with a variety of job skills JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Coleuses are very easy and opportunities. Taylor McGlashan keeps Belinda Kennedy (from left), Betty Brantley and Judy Adams company as they do arts and crafts to grow in North Florida. McGlashan is legally Wednesday at the LifeStyle Enrichment Center. Coleus used to be a plant blind and her vision prob- just for shady areas. But lems include glaucoma, transition to independent the center for four weeks, Division of Blind Services values, work protocol, new cultivars have been cataracts, stygmatisms living, how to get a job or where she helped in the senior rehabilitation spe- how to dress, how to inter- developed that thrive in and anaridea. For the how to go to college. arts and crafts’ room cialist, said the Division of act with problem solving full sun. Coleuses are past few weeks she has “It’s my second year in assisting clients with Blind Services sponsors for jobs,” she said. admired for their beauti- participated in the Florida the program and I’m lik- painting and making jew- the transition program for The transition program ful colored foliage ranging Center for the Blind ing it pretty good,” said elry. She also worked in the visually-impaired stu- also focuses on teaching all the way from bright and Visually Impaired McGlashan, a Columbia the cafeteria filling cups dents. The Florida Center the students vocational, yellow to pink and purple. Summer Transition pro- High School student. “We with ice, passing out pitch- for the Blind’s Summer social and recreational Many have very interesting gram. learn how to cook, clean, ers of tea and water and Transition Program for skills. Through the pro- ruffled leaves, spots, dots, The program is a six- work, complete job appli- helping serve lunch to the Blind Teenagers is in its gram the students learn and other stunning color week day camp that began cations and resumes.” seniors. third year. There are cur- self-advocacy, daily living variations. Real attention June 25 and concludes Although she’s legally “It’s fun,” she said. “I rently 12 students in the skills and job skills. The getters in the garden! Aug. 3. The program is blind, McGlashan said she did this last year, too. program in this region of program also has a com- Several of the newer funded by the Department enjoys working with the I enjoy making people the state. ponent where the students varieties released by UF of Blind Services and is seniors at the Lifestyle laugh, so it makes me feel “The objective of the are placed in various jobs designed to teach stu- Enrichment Center. good.” program is to expose the PLANTS continued on 2D dents the skills needed to McGlashan worked at Mary Ann Hastings, students to work, work TEEN continued on 3D
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