Gift That Keeps on Giving Recalled for Love of Youth Provided School Supplies, Meals Without Recognition

A3

+ PLUS >> The sad side effect of 2020, Health/3A

PREP SOCCER COLLEGE FOOTBALL Columbia boys Pass-happy Gators hold off Santa Fe happy to keep passing See Page 12A See Page 12A

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1874 | $1.00 Lake City Reporter LAKECITYREPORTER.COM Cooper Gift that keeps on giving recalled for love of youth Provided school supplies, meals without recognition.

By TONY BRITT [email protected]

Whether it was with the Guardian ad Litem program, as an Elks Lodge member or with a local youth mentor- ship program, Willis Omega Cooper gave. Often avoid- ing the spotlight, Cooper found ways Cooper to give back to the community, especially the youth, leaving an indelible mark on numer- ous lives in the community. That giving spirit was recalled by family and friends after Cooper died Photos by TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter peacefully Sunday in a Gainesville Cindy Sleezer, Gateway Art Gallery curator, puts a wooden Christmas ornament on a tree at the shop. All the ornaments on the hospital following brief bout with an Christmas trees inside the gallery are on sale during the inaugural Mistletoe Magic fundraiser. illness. He was 64 years old. “Mr. Cooper meant a whole lot to this community,” said Grace Cooper, Mistletoe Magic campaign benefits his wife. “He liked to work behind the scenes. He didn’t want any Gateway Gallery, crafters, shoppers thank you’s, no appreciation — he just wanted to do what he had to do By TONY BRITT munity and they’re helping us in what’s and be done with it.” [email protected] a fundraiser for us and to help them,” For Cooper, who was employed said Cindy Sleezer, Gateway Art Gallery for many years with Combs Funeral The Gateway Art Gallery is giving and curator, about the event which began on Home before opening Cooper receiving this holiday season. Black Friday and will continue through Funeral Home in Lake City in 2005, Through a new campaign, Mistletoe December. “They don’t have to be here or that meant providing a helping hand Magic, the gallery is showcasing the anything, they just have to bring their stuff to youth through various organiza- talents of area crafters while providing in and we sell it. And we’ve been selling tions. patrons with the opportunity to buy unique quite a bit.” He worked with and contributed and homemade gifts and crafts. The event The Gateway Art Gallery, 168 N. Marion Cindy Sleezer, Gateway Art Gallery curator, to the Guardian ad Litem program. also serves as a fundraiser for the down- Ave., will be open from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 hangs a painting on the walls at the gallery He also visited local youth who were town fine arts gallery, which is still recov- p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesday. The Gateway Art Gallery is selling ering from the effects of covid-19. craft pieces by local artists as a fundraiser COOPER continued on 2A “We pulled in crafters from the com- GALLERY continued on 2A during its Mistletoe Magic event. Columbia County hits 100 covid deaths Closing in on County. approaching 5,000 total counties. Union County 5,000 cases, 33% or 1,628 There have been 87 The county’s 100th cases of the novel corona- has the highest death rate cases are staff or inmates at deaths and 187 hospitaliza- 5,000 total cases death related to covid-19 virus since testing began in positive cases with 61 correctional facilities. tions in covid cases from of coronavirus. was reported Tuesday by in the spring, as there have deaths out of 1,267 cases, or Suwannee County has Suwannee County, where the Florida Department of been 4,982 positive results 4.8%. The lowest fatality rate had 3,439 total cases as of 27% of the cases stem from Staff report Health. for the county. is in Franklin County where Tuesday morning, accord- correctional facilities or 937 With 23 additional The county’s 2% fatality just 0.5% — 4 — of the 840 ing to the health depart- cases. An additional 353 An unwanted milestone cases confirmed Monday, rate in positive cases is close cases have died. ment, with 26 new cases was reached in Columbia Columbia County is also to the middle of the state’s Of Columbia’s nearly confirmed Monday. COVID continued on 2A

Christmas by Pre-order by 12/17/2020 Call 386-755-0490 or 386-365-2511 • Pick up by Thursday 9pm or Friday 11am ENTREES (DINNER FOR 4): SIDES (SERVING FOR 4): APPETIZERS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE: BEVERAGES: Roast Prime Rib with Au Jus & Sourhorse $100.00 Mashed Potatoes with Gravy $20.00 Wings $50.00 Craft Beer/Bottled Wine - Menu Price Rack of Lamb with Mint Sauce $100.00 Cornbread Stuffing $20.00 Peel and Eat Shrimp $20.00 Margaritas (Half Gallon) $35 Roast Pork Loin with Peppercorn Sauce $50.00 Collard Greens Mac & Cheese $30.00 Crap Dip $15.00 Sweet Tea (Half Gallon) $8.00 Butternut Squash $30.00 Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy $50.00 Acres Peas $30.00 All meals priced per person, fully cooked, heat and serve (minimum of 4 people). Tea, cocktails, wines and beer available for to-go (not included). Mix and match sides. Instructions for all include for reheat

Vol. 146, No. 187 Health...... 3A CALL US: TODAY’S WEATHER (386) 752-1293 Opinion ...... 4A SUBSCRIBE TO Advice & Comics . . . . . 5A THE REPORTER: 61 41 Classifieds ...... 6A-7A Voice: 755-5445 Fax: 752-9400 Sunny, 2A Obituaries ...... 8A 2A WEDNEsDay, DECEMBER 9, 2020 LOCAL LaKE CITy REPORTER Cops: Man attacks great-grandpa with knife QUICK HITS Report: Also pinned Avenue, an LOPD report touch” the other relative. ties he went to the victim’s Scripture of the Day victim’s head to the states. When the victim replied house to take a shower and floor with his foot. A family member told that he didn’t do anything, get out of the cold but his “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth authorities Price-Jones grabbed a knife great-grandfather wouldn’t Staff report and the life. No one comes to the Father except that Price- out of a kitchen drawer and let him stay and threatened through me.” LIVE OAK — Upset Jones was charged at him, according him with a baseball bat, the — John 14:6 (KJV) over the perceived mis- stressed to the report. report states, denying that treatment of a family mem- because The victim said he he picked up a knife, much ber, Live Oak authorities he thought grabbed the blade in an less cut the victim. say a man attacked his the victim attempt to get the knife According to the police Thought for Today great-grandfather with a Price-Jones was “being away from Price-Jones, who report, Price-Jones asked I want to live my life, not record it. kitchen knife. mean” to then shoved the victim to authorities if they saw any — Jackie Kennedy, 1929-1994, american First Lady According to the Live Oak another relative. the ground and pinned the blood on him. Police Department, Darius Less than an hour later, victim’s head to the floor However, one of the offi- Price-Jones, a 26-year-old, authorities responded to a with his foot for about 10 cers confronted him about threatened to hurt himself Georgia Avenue residence minutes before stopping the fact he changed his around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, where the victim’s right and fleeing the house. clothes since he fled from Winning Lottery Numbers holding a pair of scissors to hand was completely cov- A bloody knife was found the first incident Pick 3: (Monday p.m.) 2-1-6 his neck. ered in blood, the report on the floor near the front Price-Jones was arrested Pick 4: (Monday p.m.) 1-8-7-0 When officers arrived, states. door, the report states. and charged with aggravat- Fantasy 5: (Monday) 5-10-11-18-35 Price-Jones fled the house The victim said Price- Price-Jones, who was ed battery, resisting an offi- on 2nd Street SW and into Jones came to his house later found walking near cer and false imprisonment See an error? the woods near Shelby and asked “why did you Shelby Street, told authori- of an adult. The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will Fried: Hemp lighting up Florida ag run in this space. Thanks for reading. Submissions News Service of Florida Department of Agriculture close to half of that.” ed the current acreage will The Lake City Reporter accepts photographs and caption and Consumer Services A 2018 federal farm produce $270 million in eco- information to run at the discretion of the editor. If you would like to see your organization in the newspaper, send the picture Hemp is blazing among first issued hemp cultiva- bill legalized hemp as an nomic impact, $136 million and information to the editor: [email protected]. Florida’s agriculture inven- tion permits on April 27. agricultural product after in revenue and support more tory in the seven months “I have projected that decades of debate about the than 8,000 jobs. And she said since it was first allowed we are going to have seen, issue. Industrial hemp can the forecast is for those num- to be legally grown in the within the next three to be used in numerous prod- bers to double as the acreage Lake City Reporter Sunshine State, Florida five years, nearly 300,000 ucts and is different from of hemp is expected to reach HOW TO REACH US ADVERTISING Agriculture Commissioner acres, which is about half euphoria-causing marijua- 35,000 by next April. Main number ...... (386) 752-1293 Director Chris Ratliff Nikki Fried told business of what citrus is,” Fried told na, which remains illegal Overall, the agricultur- Fax number ...... 752-9400 (386) 754-0417 Circulation...... 755-5445 ([email protected]) leaders Tuesday. members of the Enterprise under federal law. al industry, while facing a Online ....www.lakecityreporter.com CLASSIFIED Fried said 22,078 acres Florida Board of Directors Florida lawmakers in 2019 potential $5 billion impact The Lake City Reporter, an affiliate of Community Newspapers Inc., Kym Harrison are currently licensed in a virtual call Tuesday passed a bill to take advan- from the coronavirus pan- is published Tuesday through (386) 755-5440 Saturday/Sunday at 180 E. Duval (classifi[email protected]) for hemp, nearly equal to morning. “So, imagine all tage of the federal farm law, demic, remains one of the St., Lake City, FL 32055. Periodical the acreage in Florida of the citrus industry here in creating a program to regu- state’s biggest economic postage paid at Lake City, Florida, BUSINESS OFFICE Member of The Associated Press Vickie Busscher tomatoes, watermelon and the state of Florida — about late cultivation of hemp. drivers as tourism is down and the Florida Press Association. (386) 754-0436 snap peas, and double the 700,000 acres — and so Fried, a one time medical 34 percent this year, Fried All material herein is property of ([email protected]) the Lake City Reporter. No part of CIRCULATION strawberry production. The we’re going to be getting marijuana lobbyist, estimat- noted. the contents of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part Director Sara Mercer without written permission of the (386) 754-0408 publisher. ([email protected]) Weatherspoon said. “He dren) to feel very special U.S. Postal Service No. 310-880. The Lake City Reporter is home GALLERY COOPER always participated in pro- and happy, but at the same POSTMASTER: Send address delivered Tuesday through Saturday, changes to Lake City Reporter, P.O. except on postal holidays, via U.S. Continued From 1A Continued From 1A grams that we normally time he did not want his Box 1709, Lake City, FL 32056. Postal Service. Please call 386-755- do annually like for the name on a billboard. He PUBLISHER 5445 to report any problems with your delivery service. (circulation@ on Saturday during the incarcerated. Christmas give-away and didn’t want that kind of Publisher Todd Wilson lakecityreporter.com) (386) 754-0418 Mistletoe Magic event, with “He was great. He was also with some education recognition. He just want- ([email protected]) Home delivery rates possible extended hours. a sweet, loving man and programs that we had that ed that service that he was (Tuesday–Saturday/Sunday) NEWS 4 Weeks ...... $10.70 Sleezer said the crafters’ God knows he was kind,” would impact the youth as giving to them to speak for Editor Jamie Wachter 12 Weeks ...... $31.70 items have included every- Grace Cooper said. “And they developed into young him. He was interested in (386) 754-0428 24 Weeks ...... $54.15 thing from Christmas bas- on the business aspect, men and women.” the youth and wanted them ([email protected]) 52 Weeks ...... $88.85 © Copyright 2020 Lake City Reporter No part of this publication may be kets to gift tags, from wood he was nothing but pro- That impact is what to become leaders…” reproduced in any manner without specific written permission from the Christmas ornaments to gift fessional. If he could mattered to Cooper, publisher. All rights reserved. cards, from quilts to signs help you in the business Weatherspoon said, not and several other pieces note, he did just that… accolades. outside of traditional art. He’s going to be greatly “Charity is given from THE WEATHER “We have a lot of themed missed. I’m going to miss within and not given to baskets with a lot of differ- him and this community be notable where every- 9 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri 12 Sat 13 Sun ent gifts in them,” she said. will miss him, too.” body can pat you on the “All the ornaments that are Cooper was generous back and take pictures,” Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Mostly Sunny Cloudy Cloudy on all of our trees here are and selfless in helping the he said. “Cooper wanted for sale that have been craft- youth of Lake City. Usually to just give because he ed by our artists.” those children didn’t even thought that’s what he Sleezer said the proceeds know it was Cooper that was given the opportu- HI 61 LO 41 HI 68 LO 42 HI 71 LO 49 HI 73 LO 56 HI 72 LO 47 that are raised from the helped. nity to do and he never event’s sales will be used “There was a family, I wanted any kind of glori- REGIONAL FORECAST MAP for Wednesday, Dec. 9 for the gallery’s operations. won’t call their name, but fication for giving.” Wednesday's highs/Wednesday night's low “We struggled through he always, always made Bernice Presley, a for- Valdosta this covid thing,” she said. sure that this single parent mer Columbia County City Thursday Friday 62/39 Jacksonville “From March - June we were had something for those teacher who has served as Cape Canaveral 68/54/s 72/63/s Tallahassee Lake City 61/44 closed and then it was really children at Christmas a mentor for youths with 61/41 Daytona Beach 70/50/s 71/59/s 64/42 70/52/s 73/60/pc slow getting up, but come time,” Grace Cooper said, the EXCEL (Enthusiastic, Gainesville Daytona Beach Fort Myers Pensacola 60/43 64/46 Ft. Lauderdale 70/59/pc 75/67/mc August and September we adding he also donat- Extraordinary, Creative, 67/48 Panama City 69/43/s 71/51/s 66/49 Gainesville Ocala 69/45/s 71/52/s had some wonderful shows ed to the Richardson Educated, Leaders) group, 61/43 Jacksonville and we had a veteran show Community Center to help said Cooper was a role Orlando Cape Canaveral Key West 69/63/s 76/71/pc 64/43 63/48 Lake City 68/41/s 71/49/s in November and that during the camps provid- model for the young boys Miami 70/62/pc 75/69/mc Tampa Naples 70/55/s 74/61/pc helped a lot. Now, this is ed there. “Then we decid- through that program. 64/50 our next endeavor to bring ed we would buy the kids Presley said she’s West Palm Beach Ocala 70/44/s 71/52/s 65/54 Orlando 72/47/s 71/56/s money into the gallery 501c3 lunch once a year during known Cooper for many Ft. Lauderdale Panama City 69/53/s 71/59/pc (non profit). This is how we the school time when they years through his con- Ft. Myers 65/49 Pensacola 68/51/s 71/61/pc bring money into our gallery had camp out there. We tributions and she never 64/48 Naples Tallahassee 69/45/s 70/51/pc Tampa 72/51/pc 74/57/s besides what we sell on our did that for how many had to ask him for con- 66/50 Miami 66/54 Valdosta 68/41/s 70/47/s wall space and our classes.” years and we did that this tributions, whether it Key West W. Palm Beach 69/63/s 74/70/pc While this is the inaugu- year and I’ll continue to was taking the youth 66/58 ral Mistletoe Magic event, do it.” for a limousine ride to Sleezer said she likes the That giving extended to dinner, which he bought LAKE CITY ALMANAC UV INDEX concept and hopes that the other groups, too. for them, or stopping in TEMPERATURES SUN gallery will continue to hold Robert Weatherspoon, during tutoring sessions High Tuesday 53 Sunrise today 7:15 a.m. the event annually. Exalted Ruler of B&S to provide education Low Tuesday 35 Sunset today 5:30 p.m. 4 “I like that we’re bring- Combs Elks Lodge supplies. Normal high 68 Sunrise tom. 7:16 a.m. Moderate ing in crafts from our local #1599, has known Cooper “He had such a gen- Normal low 45 Sunset tom. 5:30 p.m. 40 mins to burn Record highhi 83 in 1978 Today’s community,” she said. “It’s for about 38 years and tle spirit about him,” she Record low 24 in 2010 MOON ultra-violet just so much fun to meet remembers Cooper as an said. “When I think about Moonrise today 1:32 a.m. radiation risk these crafters and the skill Elks Lodge member who him, I think about the PRECIPITATION Moonset today 2:03 p.m. for the area on a scale from 0 Moonrise tom. 2:37 a.m. — I’m just finding amazing faithfully served in dif- song ‘May The Work I’ve Tuesday 0.00" to 10+. for our small community — ferent positions over the Done Speak For Me.’ He Month total 0.12" Moonset tom. 2:38 p.m. Year total of these crafters and what years. was the type of person 54.79" Normal month-to-date 0.62" they bring to us. It really “He had an impact on that did not want any rec- Normal year-to-date 50.21" Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 29 Jan 6 enhances our art.” youth and youth develop- ognition. He liked to do New First Full Last Sleezer said having ment in the early years things for people. Christmas crafts on display of our organization,” “He wanted them (chil- is a benefit for the gallery. “It brings people looking WEATHER BY-THE-DAY WEATHER HISTORY SPONSORED BY for gifts,” she said. “A lot 90° 7a Actual 1p high 7p Average high 6a On Dec. 9, 1987, the COVID fifth storm in nine days of the crafts are a lot less Actual low Average low kept the northwestern 80° United States wet and expensive than a lot of the Continued From 1A windy. Winds along the things that we’ve had in the 70° coast of Washington 60° gusted to 75 mph at past. It’s like reasonable cases — 10% — are staff or residents of long-term Oceans Shores and the prices (for crafts), then they care facilities, which has resulted in 53 of the county’s 50° northern and central 40° coastal mountains of get to see how reasonable covid-related deaths. Oregon were drenched 30° with three inches of rain our art is and so it’s bring- According to Tuesday’s state release, there have in 10 hours. ing them in… We have so been 1,073,770 cases total in the state with 19,378 20° Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue many goodies.” deaths. WEDNEsDay, DECEMBER 9, 2020 HEALTH LaKE CITy REPORTER 3A COVID TESTING The sad side effect of 2020 DEaR PHaRMaCIsT how alone everyone is. fire place, holding nothing chiatrists and other support The United States is choose to. And if time con- An article published in but a cat, sitting all alone may be needed throughout exploding with new cases strains you from reaching the Dec. 3 issue of “JAMA and missing their recently the lives of our adolescents of suicide. It’s not just everyone in your contact Psychiatry” reviewed data departed spouse, you’d be due to the increase in men- overdosing which has sky- list, focus on the people and found a clear and dis- way off base. The overdose tal health problems occur- rocketed either, although who are the most vulner- turbing trend of overdose deaths and suicides are ring right now. that rate is 50% higher able. Send emojis, quotes, deaths related specifically occurring in middle aged Loneliness and isolation than the past two years and stories. Call them on to isolation from the covid- people and teenagers. In is much worse for people according to the “Journal the phone, drop flowers off 19 pandemic. This is anoth- fact, contemplating a hand- who have mental health of the American Medical on the doorstep. This act er sad side effect of 2020. ful of pills is something conditions such as depres- Association.” of kindness might be the While every adult under- that impacts our children sion, grief, chronic pain, We’re a species that greatest gift you give this stands the need to have flat- according to a study pub- fatigue, anxiety, bipolar, needs connection, hugs Christmas. We simply do tened the curve, paramed- lished in the November insomnia and/or substance and contact. What we’re not know what head space ics and front-line health care issue of the “Journal of abuse. You would think that living under is so abnormal another person is in. If you professionals have echoed the American Academy social media engagement that there will be mental Suzy Cohen the troubling suicide trend. of Child and Adolescent reduces feelings of anxiety health side effects for years are an individual seeking [email protected] It is only going to get worse Psychiatry.” and isolation, however, it’s to come. We can all be help, the new suicide pre- www.SuzyCohen.com through the holidays as it Researchers came to the just the opposite for many more vigilant about staying vention number is just 3 often does when loneliness grim conclusion that kids people. Social media may in touch with our loved digits, dial 988. he year 2020 gives and isolation become more are going to become more fuel feelings of depression, ones, relatives, and friends. new meaning to the n suzy Cohen is a Colorado- desperate. depressed and anxious anxiety, envy and loneliness. We can share more random word selfie! Taking based pharmacist who got her T start in Gainesville. The Lake If your mind is wander- during after the 2020 home Honestly, I think Facebook acts of kindness. a selfie used to be normal, ing and imaging a senior isolation trend ends. Clinical was the original social dis- It’s easy to ease some- City Reporter was the first but now it’s a reflection of in a rocking chair by the services, prescriptions, psy- tancing app! one’s loneliness if you newspaper to carry her column. Pfizer vaccine closes in on getting OK in U.S. Associated Press one developed by Moderna. confirmed it works well in fortable. It’s very important firmed after participants’ in tests of its vaccine, which Also Tuesday, a medical older people, who are espe- for the trust of the vaccine second dose. Only eight of was developed with the U.S. WASHINGTON — journal published early data cially vulnerable to the virus. from the people,” he said. the infections were among National Institutes of Health. U.S. regulators Tuesday suggesting a third vaccine Thursday’s public meeting Pfizer and BioNTech pre- volunteers who had been A third option, from released their first scientific candidate, AstraZeneca’s, will be closely watched by viously reported the shots given the real vaccine; the AstraZeneca and Oxford evaluation of Pfizer’s covid- also protects people, though health authorities around the appeared 95% effective at rest were among those who University, appears safe and 19 vaccine and confirmed not as much as the two other world and is considered key preventing mild to severe had gotten a dummy shot. about 70% effective, accord- it offers strong protection, frontrunners. to bolstering confidence in covid-19 disease, based on Moderna has reported ing to early test results from setting the stage for the gov- The vaccines emerged the shots amid skepticism the first 170 infections con- nearly identical protection Britain and Brazil. ernment to green light the from an all-out worldwide about vaccine safety among biggest vaccination effort in race and are reaching the many Americans. Accepting the nation’s history. market less than a year after “We want people to see Tohmina Begum, MD The analysis by Food the virus was even identified this discussion, to see the Board Certified Internal Medicine and Drug Administration — a remarkable scientific issues that are brought up, NEW scientists comes ahead of a achievement that shaved and have a vigorous discus- WE OFFER TELEHEALTH Thursday meeting where the years off the usual process. sion of the data elements by For appointment call Patients agency’s independent advis- The encouraging devel- the outside experts,” FDA (386) 438-5255 Primary Care Provider ers will debate if the evidence opments come as the coro- Commissioner Stephen 1283 SW State Road 47, Suite 101 • Lake City, FL 32025 is strong enough to recom- navirus continues surging Hahn said in an interview. mend vaccinating millions of across much of the world. “That will be an important Americans. A final FDA deci- The scourge has claimed part of showing what goes sion and the first shots could more than 1.5 million lives, into our decision making.” follow within just days. including over 285,000 in The FDA is expected They are among a whirl- the U.S., the highest toll of to follow its committee ‘s wind of developments that any country. advice, and first in line once are expected to make mul- FDA scientists reanalyzed vaccinations begin would tiple vaccines available by data from Pfizer’s huge, be health care workers and COVID-19 TESTING early next year, in the U.S. still-unfinished study and nursing home residents. and beyond. found that so far, the vaccine Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla NO SYMPTOMS REQUIRED Britain on Tuesday began appears safe and more than declined to predict how vaccinations with the shot 90% effective across patients quickly FDA might issue a made by Pfizer and German of different ages, races and decision. partner BioNTech. The FDA underlying health condi- “They need to take as much later this month will consider tions. The FDA specifically time as they need to feel com- Rapid Antigen Test - Results in 20 minutes Baya Pharmacy East - 755-6677

Free PCR Test - Results in 3-5 days Baya Pharmacy East, Self-Test - 386-755-6677 Register at: www.DoINeedACovid19Test.com

PCR Test - Results in 3-5 days Baya Urgent Care - 386-755-2268 Exam by Health Professional - Treatment if necessary Covered by insurance

Antibody Test - Results in 10 minutes test to see if you have had COVID in the past Available at all Baya Locations

Covid 19 Vaccination - COMING SOON www.baya.com OPINION

4A www.lakecityreporter.com Wednesday, December 9, 2020

OUR OPINION City’s utility group must make progress

he positive to come from the painful grind that was the Lake City Council meeting Monday Tnight was the council’s resurrection of the city’s utility committee. The dormant committee that, as one councilman pointed out, has not met in more than two years now lives again. Apparently, the city enacted an ordinance in 2011 that requires the committee to discuss, sort and rec- ommend all action as it pertains to the utility depart- ment structure, fees, infrastructure, etc. Once the utility committee hears the information or proposal, it makes a recommendation to the full city council and a vote is taken. So order has been restored. At least in theory. Mayor Stephen Witt set up committee appointments with Councilmen Chris Greene and Todd Sampson serving on the utility committee. Witt also said it was in the community’s best interest to have a couple county commissioners serve on this advisory commit- tee, since most of the development where city utilities will be needed is actually in the county. This is a wise move by the mayor. There was a brief suggestion to have the entire five-member city council serve on the committee, but this would be a very bad idea. Any and all recommen- Republicans may help Democrats take control of Senate dations from the committee must go before the full council for a vote. If all five councilmen are on the committee, it will certainly slow the process and be city overkill. An election that really, really counts It is a great show of faith and cooperation to offer seats on this advisory committee to the county com- he future of America has come old norms seem disposable if they mission. There is strength in working together, plus down to Georgia with the get in the way of central planners it’s a no-brainer. The growth is and will continue to be Tpossibility of two Democrats who know better how to lead your in unincorporated Columbia County. getting elected to the U.S. Senate life than you do. The county’s easiest path to reliable, affordable in early January if the Republicans President Trump may have inad- utilities and the steady, smart growth of our area is keep lending a hand. That will mean vertently boosted this cause with his reliant on the cooperation of the city and county gov- a one-party, autocratically inspired, obsessions, as in not giving up on ernment entities. The city can utilize the county, in socialistically tantalized government overturning a presidential election the fact the county will bring the city perpetual utility saying shut up if you believe in lib- staying put, and his Twitter mentali- customers. Once a customer — either commercial erty and goodbye to the economy. ty. But he has also been an example President Joe Biden could be denied Jay Ambrose of how the Democratic cause can or residential — hooks up to municipal utilities, they [email protected] never disconnect. It’s a paying customer for genera- use of his negotiating skills, except be abused, as in the constant, egre- tions. possibly ineffective attempts with gious, illegitimate attempts to push It is our sincere hope city leaders will add a couple stare-him-down comrades. all know, pollsters are getting better him out of office. He has performed professionals from the private sector who know the Just the other day, by way of at making mistakes. It is important well in a variety of ways, as in dereg- needs of what “end-users” are looking for from a util- messing up, President Donald because, in all seriousness, if the ulation that helped make us ener- ity provider. The city already has engineers aplenty it Trump allegedly said in a private Democrats control both Congress gy independent. Democrats love pays for studies and reports and professional advice. meeting no more private than usual regulations, and President Barack that he thought members of the We are right now in a scary Engineers are necessary, but in addition, we hope political period where old Obama set a record in the number consideration will be given to offering committee recently arisen politically active of major ones established during his seats to a couple developers of both commercial and group QAnon believe in good gov- norms seem disposable if they administration. residential developments. It would be time well spent ernment. That may be true, but get in the way of central plan- If Democrats win Georgia, those hardly overrides their more adver- ners who know better how to regulations will likely come back, n for both branches of government to welcome the per- spective from those who make investment decisions tised belief in Satan-worshipping, lead your life than you do. new ones will join them, and we sometimes based on the location of available utilities pedophilic federal bureaucrats may be further enmeshed in what and the front-end cost of acquiring these services. It dictating stuff they must defeat. and the presidency, they can follow Alexis de Tocqueville warned is a viewpoint worth considering since making utility More nearly in this world, tough through on packing the Supreme about in his 19th-century work, expansion work for the private sector in an affordable, Trump ally Republican Sen. Lindsey Court, ending the Senate filibuster, “Democracy in America,” not out- effective way should be the goal of a government-run Graham is said to have asked exploding the debt, raising corpo- right tyranny, but a grinning imita- rate taxes to the point of limp-along utility. Georgia’s secretary of state about tion. He imagined a governmental production, committing more The main goal of this committee must be to move his ability to get rid of some class or force that speaks for a majority as it Middle East mistakes and destroy- things forward and do this quickly. The utility commit- the other of absentee ballots, not a “hinders, compromises, enervates, righteous-sounding query whatever ing our suburbs. tee must meet with purpose, not just meet for the sake extinguishes, dazes and finally he meant. Watch out for this last item of a calendar appointment. reduces” Americans to a “herd of Then there’s this attorney who is because President-elect Biden does Let’s make progress. timid” animals. encouraging Republican voters in favor something akin to a federal In this case, it might be at its this state that cheats them to forget takeover of suburbs, building apart- worse for only two years with the voting because that would sure as ment houses and business districts Republicans regaining congressio- Lake City Reporter anything teach the Democrats a les- and restricting car use. He also nal control in the next election, and Lake City Reporter son. It is hard to know what lesson favors raising taxes to pay for maybe Serving Columbia County Since 1874 he has in mind, but it’s a good guess half of all of his spending ambitions. right now we are learning if money the Democrats might learn he is He seems to have a cooler, more talks. Spending on both sides has gone crazy even though those who TheServing Lake City Columbia Reporter Countyis published Since with 1874 pride worth a payroll position. centrist head on many issues than One thing the Republicans have ever-cheerier, leftist Democrats, but spend the most are not necessarily for residents of Columbia and surrounding coun‑ the winners. tiesThe by Lake Community City Reporter Newspapers is published Inc. with pride going for them is that the polls will they be able to force him where forWe residents believe of strong Columbia newspapers and surrounding build strong coun‑ contend the two Democrats in the he does not want to go? We are right n Jay Ambrose is an op-ed columnist for tiescommunities by Community —‑“Newspapers Newspapers get Inc. things done!” runoff race are ahead, and, as we now in a scary political period where Tribune News Service. WeOur believe primary strong goal isnewspapers to publish distinguishedbuild strong and communitiesprofitable community‑ —‑“Newspapers oriented get newspapers. things done!” OurThis primary mission goal will isbe to accomplished publish distinguished through theand profitableteamwork community‑ of professionals oriented dedicated newspapers. to truth, No more ‘Noah’s Ark’ on commercial flights integrityThis mission and hard will bework. accomplished through the teamwork of professionals dedicated to truth, When you board a commercial on board, and the problems asso- having them along or because they integrity and hard work. airliner, you know there are certain ciated with them have multiplied. don’t want to pay a fee to check them Todd Wilson, Publisher risks that go with this mode of trans- The Association of Flight Attendants as cargo. Under federal regulations, Robert Bridges, Editor portation. You may be placed next attests that these companions “have airlines have had to accommodate JimTodd Barr, Wilson, Associate Publisher Editor to someone with a squalling infant, been known to bite passengers and anyone who can produce a doctor’s SueJamie Brannon, Wachter, Controller Editor or behind a traveler who insists on Flight Attendants, urinate, defe- note affirming the traveler’s need. reclining, or alongside an overly talk- cate, cause allergic reactions and On Dec. 2, though, the U.S. DinkDink NeSmith,NeSmith, PresidentPresident ative stranger — hopefully wearing encroach on the space and comfort Department of Transportation TomTom Wood, Wood, ChairmanChairman a tight-fitting mask. The plane may zone of other passengers who have issued new rules, noting that the sit on the tarmac for hours waiting purchased tickets.” proliferation of these creatures has for takeoff or hit stomach-churning Emotional support animals, it led to “incidents of misbehavior by turbulence once it does. Most air should be emphasized, are distinct emotional support animals” and travelers learn to take these possible from service animals — which are “eroded the public trust in legitimate LETTERS POLICY outcomes in stride. usually canines and are thoroughly service animals.” But miniature horses? Turtles? trained to perform crucial tasks Going forward, airlines will be obli- Letters to the Editor should be typed or neatly written Monkeys? Potbellied pigs? Humans for people with disabilities, such as gated to let passengers bring their have brought (or tried to bring) all guiding blind people around obsta- service dogs — and only dogs — and double spaced. Letters will be edited for length and sorts of animals on flights, claiming cles and alerting deaf people to without paying a fee. Those include libel. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s they are needed for psychological important sounds. “psychiatric service animals.” name, address and telephone number for verification. purposes. Between 2016 and 2018 The Americans with Disabilities For the most part, the new rule Letters and guest columns are the opinions of the writers alone, the number of “emotional Act specifically mandates that these will help ensure the great majority and not necessarily those of the Lake City Reporter. support animals” on flights rose by a dogs be permitted to accompany of travelers a safer, more sensible whopping 81%. their owners in places “where mem- flying experience. As Sara Nelson, Airlines have tried to get control. bers of the public are allowed to president of the flight attendants BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, Lake City, FL Delta Air Lines drew up a voluminous go.” Emotional support animals are union, said in January when DOT 32056; or drop off at 180 E. Duval St. downtown. list of critters that are not allowed, supposed to provide comfort and announced it would revise the rules, BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. which — you will be relieved to know reassurance to people who need it. “The days of Noah’s Ark in the air BY EMAIL: [email protected] — include goats, pigs, spiders, rats, Some passengers, believe it or are hopefully coming to an end.” snakes and lizards. not, have claimed pets as service But plenty of beasts are allowed animals merely because they like n Chicago Tribune WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 ADVICE & COMICS LAKE CITY REPORTER 5A

DILBERT DEAR ABBY Boyfriend shows true colors after lung cancer diagnosis DEAR ABBY: I need are having a baby. your opinion. I have My parents constantly been with the same guy make excuses about why for 27 years. We never his actions are justified. married because we were I no longer know what BABY BLUES both married before, to do. I tried to reconcile and I wasn’t into doing it with him, but he rebuffed again. I have stuck by him me and says he hates me. through sickness, hard Abigail Van Buren It has reached the point times and whatever else. www.dearabby.com that I don’t want to be Four months ago I was marshal your friends around any of my family diagnosed with small cell and family and let them anymore because they lung cancer. I stopped by know what’s going on. If defend him on everything, his house this week to you have been a caring despite the facts. What pick up a rug scrubber and supportive friend or should I do? I seem to be and walked in on him relative, they should be the only person trying to BLONDIE having sex with some supportive during this reconcile the relationship woman. I feel hurt, angry, challenging time. The and fix/reunite my family. mad, sad. It’s like, WHY? American Cancer Society -- SAD SIBLING IN Do you think he has been has support groups for NEW JERSEY doing this and he just got people with cancer if you DEAR SIBLING: I caught or what? need someone to talk to. find it hard to believe I didn’t say anything. Its website is cancer.org. that your family would I just left. He called me Please know you are in side with a sibling who later and said it was my thoughts and prayers declares he “hates” his over between us because for both a spiritual and brother and refuses I’m sick and “can’t do physical recovery. attempts to reconcile. It’s anything.” I’m in shock. I DEAR ABBY: My important for your mental BEETLE BAILEY don’t know what to think. family is getting torn apart health that you separate I have always been there by my older brother’s issue emotionally from your for him. So why, now with me. It has become brother. By that I mean that I’m sick and I need worse over the years, even dial back the resentment, him the most, has he after his marriage. live your life with your turned his back on me? -- He seems to be upset wife and child and stop BLINDSIDED IN OHIO with how my life is obsessing about what DEAR BLINDSIDED: progressing, and to upset your brother does. That I am so, so sorry that you me, he has been copying he literally follows in your had to find out this way -- everything I do. He got footsteps shows he either when the chips are down engaged and married admires the choices you -- that the man you have make, or that he has no HAGAR THE HORRIBLE around the same time been involved with for I did. He also got a dog imagination of his own. 27 years isn’t much of a right after I did, bought Neither of these should be man after all. I DO think a car right after me and a problem for YOU. he has been doing this all decided he wanted to start ■ Write Dear Abby at these years. a family as soon as my www.DearAbby.com or Now it is time to wife and I announced we P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. HOROSCOPES | THE LAST WORD BY EUGENIA LAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep proactive. Expect someone to interfere with moving. Channel your energy into something or upset your schedule. Being evasive will not SNUFFY SMITH constructive. Refuse to let uncertainty cause help you gain support. Reach out to those you to miss out on something that can push who share your beliefs. Rely on experience to you to the top of your game. Work alongside guide you to victory. ★★★ someone who shares your dream. Start a new SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your chapter. ★★★ imagination, and you’ll find a way to turn TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Examine your dream into a reality. Make a personal documents, make updates and create a change that will lead to more significant dialogue with someone you live or work with opportunities. Consider a lifestyle that will to ensure your intentions are clear and the ease stress and encourage personal growth. outcome is doable. Don’t let uncertainty set Romance is favored. ★★★ in when paying attention to detail is all that’s SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Stay required. ★★★ positive, and work with what’s available. How GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep you go about your business will set the stage ZITS your facts straight, don’t venture from the for future endeavors. Speak up and share truth and question anything that doesn’t your thoughts, opinions and plans. Take sound right. Focus on partnerships and control instead of letting someone else run how to make the most of a situation that the show. ★★★★ requires emotional adjustments. Handle CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Listen, discrepancies carefully, and you’ll avoid a digest the information you receive and misunderstanding. ★★★★★ consider how best to use what you hear. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful Getting your facts straight before you debate who you trust with sensitive information. an issue will make you think twice about Look for alternative ways to get things the information you share. Be selective, done. Keeping the peace will encourage diplomatic and kind. ★★ better relationships with those close to you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take better Expectations will be high, and the payback care of your health. Avoid situations that GARFIELD expected if you ask for help too costly. ★★ deal with institutions. Stick to the tasks that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’ll learn a lot require your attention. A financial gain will through the experiences you face today. Be lift your spirits and encourage you to pursue observant. Protect yourself from persuasive your goals. An offer will be too good to individuals trying to take advantage of your refuse. ★★★★★ generosity. Offer suggestions and a helping PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Nurture hand, but don’t pay for others’ mistakes. partnerships. Expect someone to take ★★★★ advantage of you if you don’t stand up for VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spend more your rights. Work with the people you are time doing what pleases you and less time dealing with, and find common ground to picking up after someone. Don’t expect to get overcome any unfairness that prevails. ★★★ the whole truth from someone close to you. B.C. Go directly to the source to verify facts. Set CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS ★★★ the pace, and protect your rights. Dec. 07: LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Gather Felicity Huffman, 58; information, put your plan in place and be Donny Osmond, 63; Beau Bridges, 79; Dame Judi Dench, 86.

FRANK & ERNEST

FOR BETTER OR WORSE CLASSIC PEANUTS A6B6

6A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER Classified Department 755-5440 LAKE CITY REPORTER most ads less than Take ADvantage of the CLASSIFIED Reporter Classifieds! per day 755-5440 ADVANTAGE

You can call us at 755-5440, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m...... General...... Information...... Advertising copy is subject to approval by the Publisher Some people prefer to place their classified ads in person, and some ad categories Placing An Ad > will require prepayment. Our office is located at 180 East Duval Street. You can also who reserves the right to edit, reject, or classify all advertisements under appropriate headings. Copy fax or email your ad copy to the Reporter. FAX: 386-752-9400 Please direct your should be checked for errors by the advertiser on the first day of publication. Credit for published errors copy to the Classified Department. EMAIL: [email protected] will be allowed for the first insertion for that portion of the advertisement which was incorrect. Further, Ad to Appear: Deadline: the Publisher shall not be liable for any omission of advertisements ordered to be published, nor for any Tuesday Mon., Noon Cancellations, Changes, and Billing Questions Ad Errors: Please read your ad on the first day of publication. general, special or consequential damages. Advertising language must comply with Federal, State or Wednesday Tues., Noon We accept responsibility for only the first incorrect insertion, local laws regarding the prohibition of discrimination in employment, housing and public accommoda- Thursday Wed., Noon and only the charge for the ad space in error. Please call 755- tions. Standard abbreviations are acceptable; however, the first word of each ad may not be abbreviated. 5440 immediately for prompt correction and billing adjustments. Friday Thurs., Noon Cancellations: Normal advertising deadlines apply for Saturday Fri., Noon cancellation. Billing Inquiries: Call 755-5440. Should further GARAGE SALE $ LINES DAYS Includes 2 Signs information be required regarding payments or credit limits, 17.50 4 • 3 Each additional line $1.65 These deadlines are subject to change without notice. your call will be transferred to the accounting department.

Description of Property: SEC CLERK OF COURTS AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL Description of Property: SEC law, the property described in NOTICE OF APPLICATION 33 TWN 4S RNG 16 PARCEL WARNING 32055. PHONE (386)758- 06 TWN 7S RNG 17 PARCEL such certificate will be sold to FOR TAX DEED NUMBER 03265-503 THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES 1075. NUMBER 09922-003 the highest bidder at the Court- Sec. 197.241 F.S. LOT 3 FOXBORO S/D. ORB ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU COMM NE COR, RUN W house on Monday the 11TH Notice is hereby given that 833-164, 929-2431, WD 1056- OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE 610537 264.13 FT FOR POB, S 842 day of Cazenovia Creek Funding II 2474 AN INTEREST IN OR THE December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 FT, W 162.72 FT, N 842 FT TO January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. LLC the holder of the following Name(s) in which assessed: PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS N LINE OF SEC, E 162.72 FT JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. certificate has filed said certifi- LOUIS J & MARIE D JOSEPH TO YOUR PROPERTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO POB, EX 2 AC DESC IN CLERK OF COURTS cate for a Tax Deed to be is- All of said property being in the (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- FOR TAX DEED ORB 888-2079, 799-1851, 819- WARNING sued thereon. The certificate County of Columbia, State of ERTY). THE PROPERTY Sec. 197.241 F.S. 1283 THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES number and year of issuance, Florida. Unless said certificate WITH THE UNPAID TAXES Notice is hereby given that Name(s) in which assessed: ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU the description of the property shall be redeemed according to WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC Ronald & Virginia Howard the ANNIE PEARL JULY OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE and name in which it was as- law, the property described in AUCTION holder of the following certifi- All of said property being in the AN INTEREST IN OR THE sessed is as follows: such certificate will be sold to TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS cate has filed said certificate for County of Columbia, State of PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS Certificate Number: 163 the highest bidder at the Court- FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- a Tax Deed to be issued there- Florida. Unless said certificate TO YOUR PROPERTY Year of Issuance: 2018 house on Monday the 11TH CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- on. The certificate number and shall be redeemed according to (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- File No. 20-13 TD day of TION, PLEASE CONTACT year of issuance, the descrip- law, the property described in ERTY). THE PROPERTY Description of Property: SEC January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- tion of the property and name in such certificate will be sold to WITH THE UNPAID TAXES 36 TWN 5S RNG 15 PARCEL JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO which it was assessed is as fol- the highest bidder at the Court- WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC NUMBER 00488-050 CLERK OF COURTS AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL lows: house on Monday the 11TH AUCTION LOTS 2, 3 & 25 BLK SPRING WARNING 32055. PHONE (386)758- Certificate Number: 2236 day of TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS HILLS S/D. ORB 757-2205, THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES 1075. Year of Issuance: 2018 January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- 765-1896, 768-1341, WD 1228- ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU File No. 20-45 TD JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- 1867, WD 1250-992, WD 1273- OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE 610719 Description of Property: SEC CLERK OF COURTS TION, PLEASE CONTACT 1988, QCD 1291-1134 AN INTEREST IN OR THE December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 22 TWN 5S RNG 17 PARCEL WARNING THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- Name(s) in which assessed: PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS NUMBER 09336-000 THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO HSBC & THE MORGAN FAMI- TO YOUR PROPERTY LOT 18 BLK 10 MASON CITY. ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL LY TRUST (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- Name(s) in which assessed: OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE 32055. PHONE (386)758- All of said property being in the NOTICE OF APPLICATION JW OSTEEN ERTY). THE PROPERTY FOR TAX DEED AN INTEREST IN OR THE 1075. County of Columbia, State of WITH THE UNPAID TAXES All of said property being in the PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS Florida. Unless said certificate Sec. 197.241 F.S. County of Columbia, State of WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that TO YOUR PROPERTY 610561 shall be redeemed according to AUCTION Florida. Unless said certificate (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 law, the property described in Florida Tax Certificate Fund 1 shall be redeemed according to TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS the holder of the following cer- ERTY). THE PROPERTY such certificate will be sold to FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- law, the property described in WITH THE UNPAID TAXES the highest bidder at the Court- tificate has filed said certificate such certificate will be sold to CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- for a Tax Deed to be issued WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC house on Monday the 11TH TION, PLEASE CONTACT the highest bidder at the Court- AUCTION day of thereon. The certificate num- house on Monday the 11TH THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- ber and year of issuance, the TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO day of FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- description of the property and January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- THE THIRD JUDICIAL CLERK OF COURTS name in which it was assessed JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. 32055. PHONE (386)758- is as follows: TION, PLEASE CONTACT CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND WARNING 1075. CLERK OF COURTS THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- Certificate Number: 2751 WARNING FOR SUWANNEE COUNTY THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO CIVIL ACTION ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU Year of Issuance: 2018 THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES 610709 File No. 20-37 TD AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL CASE NO. 2020 CA 000090 OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU 32055. PHONE (386)758- Description of Property: PAR- OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE UNITED STATES OF AMERI- AN INTEREST IN OR THE 1075. CA, acting through the PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS NOTICE OF APPLICATION CEL NUMBER 11289-000 AN INTEREST IN OR THE FOR TAX DEED NW DIV: S 100.5 FT OF E 100 United States Department of TO YOUR PROPERTY PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS 610767 Sec. 197.241 F.S. FT OF LOT 31. QCD 1100- TO YOUR PROPERTY Agriculture, Rural (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 Development, f/k/a Farmers ERTY). THE PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that 1522, 1147-168 (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- WMS New World Investments Name(s) in which assessed: ERTY). THE PROPERTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION Home Administration, WITH THE UNPAID TAXES a/k/a Rural Housing Service, WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC LLC the holder of the following VILINDA ROSSIN WITH THE UNPAID TAXES FOR TAX DEED certificate has filed said certifi- All of said property being in the WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC Sec. 197.241 F.S. Plaintiff, AUCTION vs. TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS cate for a Tax Deed to be is- County of Columbia, State of AUCTION Notice is hereby given that sued thereon. The certificate Florida. Unless said certificate TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS Marcus Jones the holder of the SHANE L. FORD, FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- Defendant. CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- number and year of issuance, shall be redeemed according to FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- following certificate has filed the description of the property law, the property described in CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- said certificate for a Tax Deed NOTICE OF ACTION TION, PLEASE CONTACT STATE OF FLORIDA THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- and name in which it was as- such certificate will be sold to TION, PLEASE CONTACT to be issued thereon. The cer- sessed is as follows: the highest bidder at the Court- THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- tificate number and year of is- COUNTY OF SUWANNEE FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO TO:SHANE L. FORD, whose AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL Certificate Number: 1248 house on Monday the 11TH FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO suance, the description of the Year of Issuance: 2018 day of AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL property and name in which it address is unknown; all parties 32055. PHONE (386)758- claiming interest by, through, 1075. File No. 20-30 TD January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. 32055. PHONE (386)758- was assessed is as follows: Description of Property: SEC JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. 1075. Certificate Number: 1858 under or against SHANE L. 32 TWN 2S RNG 16 PARCEL CLERK OF COURTS Year of Issuance: 2018 FORD; and all parties having or 610563 claiming to have any right, title December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 NUMBER 04072-000 WARNING 610734 File No. 20-64 TD E ½ OF SE ¼ OF NW ¼ EX THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 Description of Property: SEC or interest in the property here- NOTICE OF APPLICATION RD R/W. ORB 449-158, 452- ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU 35 TWN 3S RNG 17 PARCEL in described. FOR TAX DEED 535, 450-325,328 OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE NOTICE OF APPLICATION NUMBER 07334-000 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Sec. 197.241 F.S. Name(s) in which assessed: AN INTEREST IN OR THE FOR TAX DEED COMM SE COR OF LOT 2 action to foreclose a mortgage Notice is hereby given that ERVIN & FRANCES LEGREE PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS Sec. 197.241 F.S. ALEXANDRA HEIGHTS S/D, regarding the following property Florida Tax Certificate Fund 1 All of said property being in the TO YOUR PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that RUN N 340 FT, W 310 FT FOR in Suwannee County, Florida: the holder of the following cer- County of Columbia, State of (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- Mikon Financial Services Inc POB, RUN N 125 FT, E 75 FT, The East 1/2 of Lot 1, Block 11, tificate has filed said certificate Florida. Unless said certificate ERTY). THE PROPERTY the holder of the following cer- N 60 FT, W 117.5 FT, S 185 NORTHWEST DIVISION, as for a Tax Deed to be issued shall be redeemed according to WITH THE UNPAID TAXES tificate has filed said certificate FT, E 42.5 FT TO POB. ORB shown on City's Old Tax As- thereon. The certificate num- law, the property described in WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC for a Tax Deed to be issued 67-153 sessor's Map Book, Page 17, of ber and year of issuance, the such certificate will be sold to AUCTION thereon. The certificate num- Name(s) in which assessed: the public records of Suwannee description of the property and the highest bidder at the Court- TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS ber and year of issuance, the BESSIE LOVE County, Florida. name in which it was assessed house on Monday the 11TH FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- description of the property and All of said property being in the has been filed against you and is as follows: day of CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- name in which it was assessed County of Columbia, State of you are required to serve a Certificate Number: 840 January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. TION, PLEASE CONTACT is as follows: Florida. Unless said certificate copy of your written defenses, if Year of Issuance: 2018 JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- Certificate Number: 3017 shall be redeemed according to any, to it on: FREDERICK J. File No. 20-15 TD CLERK OF COURTS FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO Year of Issuance: 2018 law, the property described in MURPHY, JR., Esquire, Attor- Description of Property: SEC WARNING AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL File No. 20-55 TD such certificate will be sold to ney for Plaintiff, Boswell & Dun- 17 TWN 4S RNG 16 PARCEL THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES 32055. PHONE (386)758- Description of Property: PAR- the highest bidder at the Court- lap LLP, 245 South Central Av- NUMBER 03050-012 ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU 1075. CEL NUMBER 12766-000 house on Monday the 11TH enue, Post Office Drawer 30, W ½ OF LOT 5 HILLTOP S/D. OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE C DIV: SE ¼ BLK 43. 494-354, day of Bartow, FL 33831, within thirty ORB 541-471, 673-662 AN INTEREST IN OR THE 610723 634-82, PB 842-2400, 926-54, January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. (30) days after the first publica- Name(s) in which assessed: PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 SD 1246-1178, CSD 1329-1861 JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. tion of this Notice Of Action, LARRY & YVONNE A MC- TO YOUR PROPERTY Name(s) in which assessed: CLERK OF COURTS and file the original with the NEAL (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- COLIN MELVYN CHARLES WARNING Clerk of this Court either before All of said property being in the All of said property being in the service on Plaintiff's attorney or ERTY). THE PROPERTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES County of Columbia, State of WITH THE UNPAID TAXES County of Columbia, State of ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU immediately thereafter; other- Florida. Unless said certificate FOR TAX DEED Florida. Unless said certificate wise a default will be entered WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC Sec. 197.241 F.S. OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE shall be redeemed according to AUCTION shall be redeemed according to AN INTEREST IN OR THE against you for the relief de- law, the property described in Notice is hereby given that law, the property described in manded in the Complaint. TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS Mikon Financial Services Inc PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS such certificate will be sold to FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- such certificate will be sold to TO YOUR PROPERTY REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMO- the highest bidder at the Court- the holder of the following cer- the highest bidder at the Court- DATIONS BY PERSONS WITH CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- tificate has filed said certificate (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- house on Monday the 11TH TION, PLEASE CONTACT house on Monday the 11TH ERTY). THE PROPERTY DISABILITIES day of for a Tax Deed to be issued day of If you are a person with a dis- THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- thereon. The certificate num- WITH THE UNPAID TAXES January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC ability who needs any accom- JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. ber and year of issuance, the JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. modation in order to participate AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL description of the property and AUCTION CLERK OF COURTS 32055. PHONE (386)758- CLERK OF COURTS TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS in this proceeding, you are enti- WARNING name in which it was assessed WARNING tled at no cost to you, to the 1075. is as follows: FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- provision of certain assistance. ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU Certificate Number: 2782 ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU Please contact Carrina Cooper, 610727 Year of Issuance: 2018 TION, PLEASE CONTACT OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- Court Administration, 173 NE AN INTEREST IN OR THE File No. 20-42 TD AN INTEREST IN OR THE Hernando Avenue, Room 408, NOTICE OF APPLICATION Description of Property: PAR- FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL Lake City, FL 32055, (386)758- TO YOUR PROPERTY FOR TAX DEED CEL NUMBER 11369-002 TO YOUR PROPERTY 2163, at least 7 days before Sec. 197.241 F.S. NW DIV: N 1/3 OF W ½ BLK 32055. PHONE (386)758- (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- 1075. your scheduled court appear- ERTY). THE PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that 49. ORB 439-730, 758-2297 ERTY). THE PROPERTY ance, or immediately upon re- WITH THE UNPAID TAXES Florida Tax Certificate Fund 1 Name(s) in which assessed: 5T WITH THE UNPAID TAXES ceiving this notification if the the holder of the following cer- WEALTH PARTNERS LP 610555 WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 time before the scheduled ap- AUCTION tificate has filed said certificate All of said property being in the AUCTION pearance is less than 7 days; if TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS for a Tax Deed to be issued County of Columbia, State of TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS NOTICE OF APPLICATION you are hearing or voice im- FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- thereon. The certificate num- Florida. Unless said certificate FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- FOR TAX DEED paired, call 711. CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- ber and year of issuance, the shall be redeemed according to CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- Sec. 197.241 F.S. DATED on this 24th day of TION, PLEASE CONTACT description of the property and law, the property described in TION, PLEASE CONTACT Notice is hereby given that November, 2020. THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- name in which it was assessed such certificate will be sold to THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- Maple St LLC the holder of the BARRY BAKER FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO is as follows: the highest bidder at the Court- FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO following certificate has filed Clerk of Circuit Court AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL Certificate Number: 1972 house on Monday the 11TH AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL said certificate for a Tax Deed 200 S. Ohio Ave 32055. PHONE (386)758- Year of Issuance: 2018 day of 32055. PHONE (386)758- to be issued thereon. The cer- Live Oak, FL 32064 1075. File No. 20-35 TD January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. 1075. tificate number and year of is- (S E A L) Description of Property: SEC JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. suance, the description of the BY: FELICIA FLOWERS 610704 08 TWN 4S RNG 17 PARCEL CLERK OF COURTS 610758 property and name in which it Deputy Clerk December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 NUMBER 08225-000 WARNING December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 was assessed is as follows: LOT 2 BLK 4 LAKESIDE THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES Certificate Number: 1970 612526 NOTICE OF APPLICATION HEIGHTS S/D. ORB 643-199, ON PROPERTY WHICH YOU NOTICE OF APPLICATION Year of Issuance: 2016 December 2, 9, 2020 FOR TAX DEED 667-195, 714-784, 925-2556, OWN; IN WHICH YOU HAVE FOR TAX DEED File No. 20-65 TD Sec. 197.241 F.S. WD 1137-1663, WD 1322-1279 AN INTEREST IN OR THE Sec. 197.241 F.S. Description of Property: SEC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Notice is hereby given that Name(s) in which assessed: PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS Notice is hereby given that 33 TWN 3S RNG 17 PARCEL THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- Florida Tax Certificate Fund 1 WAYMON SANDIFER TO YOUR PROPERTY Nancy Sullivan Living Trust the NUMBER 06586-000 CUIT, the holder of the following cer- All of said property being in the (NEIGHBORING YOUR PROP- holder of the following certifi- LOT 12 BLK 28 CAMPHOR IN AND FOR SUWANNEE tificate has filed said certificate County of Columbia, State of ERTY). THE PROPERTY cate has filed said certificate for KNOLL ESTATES S/D. ORB COUNTY, FLORIDA for a Tax Deed to be issued Florida. Unless said certificate WITH THE UNPAID TAXES a Tax Deed to be issued there- 354-828-832, 894-1274, 894- PROBATE DIVISION thereon. The certificate num- shall be redeemed according to WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC on. The certificate number and 1275 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ber and year of issuance, the law, the property described in AUCTION year of issuance, the descrip- Name(s) in which assessed: Case No. 2020-152-CP description of the property and such certificate will be sold to TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS tion of the property and name in JOHNNY MARK TYRE & AN- ROBERT JUNIOR BARNETT name in which it was assessed the highest bidder at the Court- FOR PAYMENT, OR TO RE- which it was assessed is as fol- NIE GROVES Deceased. is as follows: house on Monday the 11TH CEIVE FURTHER INFORMA- lows: All of said property being in the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Certificate Number: 919 day of TION, PLEASE CONTACT Certificate Number: 2565 County of Columbia, State of The administration of the estate Year of Issuance: 2018 January, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. THE TAX COLLECTORS OF- Year of Issuance: 2018 Florida. Unless said certificate of ROBERT JUNIOR BAR- File No. 20-29 TD JAMES M. SWISHER, JR. FICE, 135 NE HERNANDO File No. 20-58 TD shall be redeemed according to NETT, deceased, whose date Description of Property: SEC CLERK OF COURTS AVE., STE 125, LAKE CITY, FL Description of Property: SEC law, the property described in of death was August 25, 2020, A7B7

Classified Department 755-5440 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 CLASSIFIED LAKE CITY REPORTER 7A

of death was August 25, 2020, NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: OLD TOWN (DIXIE COUNTY) is pending in the Circuit Court SUWANNEE RESIDENTIAL Want to buy cattle. All kinds MLS#109269. OLD TOWN! Mfg LAKE CITY (COLUMBIA for Suwannee County, Florida, CARE CENTER, INC. 352-339-3018 home. 10+ fenced & x-fenced COUNTY) MLS#109180. Probate Division, the address 7601 133RD RD Wanted to lease pasture for acres. $99,900. DANIEL BRADY PARK! 1.7-acre resi- of which is 200 S Ohio Avenue, LIVE OAK, FL 32060 Multi Media Sales CRAPPS 386-397-3002. dential lot. $39,000. DANIEL Executive cattle. 352-339-3018 Live Oak, FL 32064. The All of said property being in the Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- CRAPPS 386-397-3002. names and addresses of the County of Suwannee, State of The Multi Media Sales Execu- 0237 Charming 3BR/2.5BA JASPER (HAMILTON COUN- personal representative and the Florida. Mayfair s/d. Open floor plan, ctr personal representatives' attor- Unless such tax certificate shall tive is responsible for develop- TY) MLS#109279. 40-Acre tim- ing relationships and consult- isl, granite counter tops, Scr berland investment or future neys are set forth below. be redeemed according to law porch. MLS#109272.$255,000. All creditors of the decedent the property described in such ing with local retail clients on Efficiency: Upper level w/bal- homestead. $130,000. DANIEL and other persons having tax certificate or certificates will increasing their business. Our cony. Great for single person or Coldwell Banker, Elaine Tolar CRAPPS 386-397-3002. claims or demands against be sold to the highest bidder in business-to-business sales couple, electric & water incl. 386-365-1548. This Well Main- decedent's estate on whom a the Suwannee County Agricul- representative is responsible 386-466-5938. tained Home has many up- copy of this notice is required to tural Coliseum, 1302 11th for selling print, digital and grades. Since 2016. $239,900. be served must file their claims Street SW, Live Oak, FL magazine advertising solu- MLS #109319 tions for local retail clients. with this court WITHIN THE 32064 on Thursday, January 7, Poole Realty MINDY WILKI- LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER 2021 AT 11:00 A.M. or any Responsibilities: Denise Milligan-Bose Realty -Manage an already thriving Hallmark Real Estate Call Koby SON 386-209-7658 3BR/2.5BA THE TIME OF THE FIRST subsequently scheduled sale Must be a minimum of 55 yrs & 386-438-5627. Commercial PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- date. account list of established lo- Adams for details (386) 623- property for sale. Currently un- cal businesses. Excellent cus- 7840 PRIME PROFESSIONAL be approved for membership in TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER BARRY A. BAKER/ CLERK ACV. MLS# 109374. $285,000 der lease. Sale is subject to THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A OF THE CIRCUIT COURT tomer service skills is a must. OFFICE SPACE 2,256 heated lease. MLS#109330. $100,000. COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON SUWANNEE COUNTY, FLORI- -Develop and aggressively sf office building. MLS#104987 PUBLISHER'S NOTE THEM. DA grow additional sales through Poole Realty DAVID MINCEY All real estate advertising in this Poole Realty KELLIE SHIRAH All other creditors of the dece- By:TRACY K BALDWIN, prospecting, cold calls and re- 386-590-0157. 3/2.5. Working newspaper is subject to the fair 386-208-3847 Great commer- dent and other persons having Deputy Clerk lationship development. A farm with 3BR/1BA home, 91 housing act which makes it ille- cial bldg in the heart of historic claims or demands against prospect list is provided. tillable acres. MLS#105903. gal to advertise "any prefer- downtown Live Oak. decedent's estate must file their 611708 -Ensure both customers and $586,800 ence, limitation, or discrimina- MLS#109034. $195,000. claims with this court WITHIN 3 December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020 prospects have a detailed un- tion based on race, color, reli- derstanding of Lake City Re- Coldwell, Banker Elaine Tolar MONTHS AFTER THE DATE P U B L I C N O T I C E gion, sex, disability, familial sta- OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION porter, lakecityreporter.com, 386-365-1548. On Lake Mont- tus or national origin; or any in- The Board of County Commis- Currents, Homeseller and oth- gomery. 4/3. Upgraded, OF THIS NOTICE. sioners of Suwannee County, tention to make such prefer- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED er company products through hdwdfl/dr, owners suite. ence, limitation or discrimina- Florida, will hold its second reg- a consultative selling ap- $290,000. MLS#107301 WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS ularly scheduled Board meeting tion." Familial status includes SET FORTH IN SECTION proach. Country Rivers Realty, LLC children under the age of 18 liv- for the month of December on -If you show drive to succeed, 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Tuesday, December 15, 2020 386-497-3305 Perfect escape! ing with parents or legal custo- PROBATE CODE WILL BE we will train and give you the Fly-In or Drive-In to this high lot dians, pregnant women and beginning at 6:00 P. M. The opportunity. FOREVER BARRED. meeting will be held at the Judi- on the magnificent Suwannee people securing custody of chil- NOTWITHSTANDING THE cial Annex Building 218 Parsh- River. MLS# 107713 $35,000. dren under the age of 18. This TIME PERIODS SET FORTH Please send your resume to: newspaper will not knowingly ley Street Southwest Street, Chris Ratliff, LAKE CITY (COLUMBIA ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED Live Oak, Florida. The agenda accept any advertising for real TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE Advertising Director, COUNTY) MLS#107911. estate which is in violation of will be posted on the County [email protected] WOODBOROUGH NORTH 3/2 AFTER THE DECEDENT'S website: www.suwcounty.org. the law. Our readers are here- DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 1,646 SF, $249,900. DANIEL by informed that all dwellings CRAPPS 386-397-3002. The date of first publication of 613791 advertised in this newspaper this notice is December 2, December 9, 2020 Poole Realty AMANDA SENEA are available on an equal op- 2020. 386-249-1640. 3/2.5. Awesome portunity basis. To complain of Attorney for Personal Repre- P U B L I C N O T I C E News Reporter lake view on 6.5 acres. 32 x 45 discrimination call HUD toll free sentative The Board of County Commis- enclosed metal building. at 1-800-669-9777, the toll free HEATHER H. MCINNIS sioners of Suwannee County, The Lake City Reporter has an MLS#108952. $425,000 telephone number to the hear- Fla. Bar No. 0039040 Florida, will hold its first regu- ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. opening for an aggressive Poole Realty KATY YANOSSY Law Office of Heather McInnis, larly scheduled Board meeting news reporter. Our community PLLC. for the month of January on, AT 386-688-0654 LIVE OAK offers plenty of opportunity for Brand new 2020 manuf 4/2, 111 Suwannee Ave SW/Post Tuesday, January 5, 2021 be- enterprise news, including Office Box 1290 ginning at 6:00 P. M. The nearly 4 ac on the Suwannee some investigative work. This River! MLS# 108954. $289,000 Branford, FL 32008 meeting will be held at the Judi- position covers a variety of 386) 935-2171 cial Annex Building located at news assignments and some Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- (Fax) 386-935-2577 218 Parshley Street Southwest, features. Plus, theres also an 0237 Gorgeous property with 0237 City block zoned RO Personal Representative Live Oak, Florida. The agenda prime location. 3/2 Lg LR, Wd- (Residential Office) MLS# EASY opportunity to write for our va- SHARON DENISE BARNETT will be posted on the County riety of magazine products. Brn Fpl New HVAC in 2015. 102742. $95,000. 507 NE Governor Avenue website: www.suwcounty.org. MLS#108963. $205,000 AND CONVENIENT The successful candidate Denise Milligan-Bose Realty Branford, FL 32008 must be able to generate ac- 613795 Hallmark Real Estate Call 386-438-5627. Already zoned Look at what you can do curate copy quickly and have Janet Creel (386) 719-0382 for 2 homes per acre. 2 wells in 612000 December 9, 2020 instincts for reporting on a va- December 2, 9, 2020 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA home place as well. MLS#104360. riety of subjects. on west side of town. $269,000 $570,00. Send a resume, clips and ONLINE MLS# 109015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF references to Coldwell Banker, Elaine Tolar THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIR- Jamie Wachter, editor, Hallmark Real Estate Call 386-365-1548. Beautiful River CUIT, DEMO & Debris Clean-up. Janet Creel (386) 719-0382 Front Property. Easy access GO 386-755-7060. Lake City Reporter at TO www.lakecityreporter.com IN AND FOR SUWANNEE [email protected] FAMILY HOME! 3BR/2BA brick from Live Oak. Suwannee Riv- COUNTY, FLORIDA home with a split floor plan. er. $89,900. MLS #106037 PROBATE DIVISION $165,000! MLS #109063 Click FORMS & SUBMISSIONS IN RE: THE ESTATE OF Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- LAKE CITY (COLUMBIA CASE NO.: 20-166-CP 0237 Oaks of Lake City. The q CLYDE L. WHITFIELD, JR. EMPLOYMENT COUNTY) MLS#109126. FAIR- view is stunning and you'll en- Anniversary Announcement Deceased. OPPORTUNITY Madison County Memorial WAY VIEW 3/2 on golf course, joy 15 miles of looped trails. NOTICE TO CREDITORS COLUMBIA COUNTY Hospital $229,900. DANIEL CRAPPS MLS#107330. $65,000 q Birth Announcement Now Hiring Nursing Staff 386-397-3002. The administration of the estate Poole Realty KATY YANOSSY of CLYDE L. WHITFIELD, JR, Columbia County Board of RNs, LPNs - $2,000 Sign on LIVE OAK (SUWANNEE q Change of Address Bonus for Full Time AT 386-688-0654 LIVE OAK deceased, whose date of death County Commissioners Job COUNTY) MLS#109176. LAKE Savannah Plantation subdivi- was September 11, 2020, is Vacancies: Library Services CNAs - $1,000 Sign on Bonus LOUISE ESTATES Completely q Delivery Issues or Concerns for Full Time. sion. Close to town/quite coun- pending in the Circuit Court for Supervisor – Library - remod 3/2. $280,000. DANIEL try life. MLS#107915. $22,000 Suwannee County, Florida, $13.46 per hr. plus benefits, Apply Online MCMH.US CRAPPS 386-397-3002. q Engagement Announcement Probate Division, the address will remain open until or Call (850)973-2271 Remax, Missy Zecher 386-623- MCMH is an Equal Denise Milligan-Bose Realty 0237 5 acre parcel with gor- of which is 200 S. Ohio Av- 12/22/2020, Administrative 386-438-5627. Brick home, q Give a gift subscription enue, Live Oak, FL 32064. Secretary – BOCC - $12.98 Opportunity Employer geous oak trees and pole barn. Drug Free Workplace open flrpln, partial fenced b/y MLS#108616. $84,000 The names and addresses of per hr. plus benefits, will re- over sized metal carport, shed. q Letter to the Editor the personal representative and main open until filled. Posi- MLS#109199. $245,000 Country Rivers Realty, LLC the personal representatives' tion Descriptions and Applica- NOW HIRING q Coldwell Banker, Patti Taylor 386-497-3305 10 square acres. News Tips attorneys are set forth below. tions may be obtained at the PRN Medical Assistant need- This property is not in a flood All creditors of the decedent Human Resources Office, ed, Family Med Clinic. Ecw 386-623-6896. Income Produc- q ing Property. Unique 3/3 or 2/2 zone. Easy drive to LC/Gainsvl. Obituary Form and other persons having Board of County Commission- emr. Exp preferred. Great MLS#109004 $62,500. claims or demands against ers, 135 NE Hernando Ave, benefits. Comp Salary. M-F. w/ 1/1 apartment attached. q decedent's estate on whom a Suite 203, Lake City, FL Apply online at hcacareers.- $209,900. MLS #109240 Country Rivers Realty, LLC Place a Classified Ad copy of this notice is required to 32055, (386) 719-2025, TDD com, search keyword 20818- Coldwell Banker, Call Elaine 386-497-3305 Hard to find 5 ac q Submit an Event to the Calendar be served must file their claims (386)758-2139, or online at 95765 Tolar 386-365-1548. Coming on paved road. Less than 5 with this court WITHIN THE www.columbiacountyfla.com. minutes to Santa Fe River. Soon. Brand new brick home in q Vacation Delivery Service LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Cannon Creek Place on 1.58 MLS# 109112. 47,500 THE TIME OF THE FIRST Employer. acre lot. Split plan. PUBLICATION OF THIS NO- Coldwell Banker,Elaine Tolar q Wedding Announcement TICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER EMPLOYMENT 386-365-1548. 64.43 acres GARAGE SALE near the Suwannee THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A OPPORTUNITY 1795 SW Macfarlane Ave IN PRINT & ONLINE COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON COLUMBIA COUNTY County/Columbia County line. Lake City Reporter Saturday, 12/12, 7:30-12:00 www.LakeCityReporter.com $221,948. MLS #109147 THEM. Columbia County Board of Lots of home goods, some fur- All other creditors of the dece- County Commissioners Job niture, lots of miscellaneous dent and other persons having Vacancy: claims or demands against Firefighter - Full Time Posi- PUBLISHER'S NOTE decedent's estate must file their tion $10.76 per hour plus ben- All Yard Sale Ads claims with this court WITHIN 3 efits. Additional stipends Must be Pre-Paid. MONTHS AFTER THE DATE available for State EMT OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION ($750.00 annually), Paramedic OF THIS NOTICE. ($5,000.00 annually), or Haz ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED Mat ($750.00 annually) Certs. WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS Position Description and Appli- SET FORTH IN SECTION cation may be obtained at the Registered Brangus Bulls 1-3 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA Human Resources Office, years old, certified, gentle, PROBATE CODE WILL BE Board of County Commission- ready to breed. $2000-$2500. FOREVER BARRED. ers, 135 NE Hernando, Suite 352-215-1018. NOTWITHSTANDING THE 203, Lake City, FL 32056, TIME PERIODS SET FORTH (386)719-2025, TDD (386) ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 758-2139, or online at TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE www.columbiacountyfla.com. AFTER THE DECEDENT'S An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employ- DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. er. Deadline for applications: Cows for Sale, 10 head, all The date of first publication of Open Until Filled. bred, some with calves, $7,500 this notice is December 2, for all. Can delv. 352-575-7498. 2020. NEEDED: Paraprofessionals - Attorney for Personal Repre- Substitute Teachers - Part PUBLISHER'S NOTE sentative Time PE Teacher - Part Time Florida Law 828.29 requires HEATHER H. MCINNIS school van driver dogs and cats being sold to be Fla. Bar No. 0039040 To apply, contact: at least 8 weeks old and have a Law Office of Heather McInnis, Epiphany Catholic School health certificate from a li- PLLC. 386-7522320. censed veterinarian document- 111 Suwannee Ave SW/Post ing they have mandatory shots Office Box 1290 and are free from intestinal and Branford, FL 32008 Buy It • Sell It • Find It external parasites. Many (386) 935-2171 species of wildlife must be li- (Fax) 386-935-2577 Lake City Reporter censed by Florida Fish and Personal Representative Wildlife. If you are unsure, con- GLENNA KATHLEEN KAR- CLASSIFIEDS tact the local office for informa- NELL tion. 295 Silvermine Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek 612008 December 2, 9, 2020 Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, NOTICE OF APPLICATION to form four ordinary words. FOR TAX DEED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOHMT @PlayJumble that TLGFY, LLC CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS COLLATER , the holder of the following tax certificate has filed said certifi- cate for a tax deed to be issued RDHOC thereon. The tax certificate number, the description of property, and the names in which it is assessed are as fol- Twitter app • Follow us on lows: SSCXEE TAX DEED APPLICATION NUMBER 3832/2018-1253 DESCRIPTION OF PROPER- JUST JUMBLE TY: 05217000000 16-02S-13E LEG 3.68 ACRES COMM AT NW COR OF SE1/4 RUN S OTYEPR 165 FT TO POB N 29 DEG E the free Get 279.50 FT TO SOUTHERLY Now arrange the circled letters R/W LINE OF HWY 90 S 62 ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC to form the surprise answer, as DEG E ALONG R/W LINE 277 All Rights Reserved. suggested by the above cartoon. FT TO EASTERLY R/W LINE OF CNTY PAVED RD S 27 DEG W 650 FT W 44.86 FT TO W LINE OF SE1/4RUN NORTH (Answers tomorrow) TO THE P.O.B. ORB 1931 P Jumbles: CABIN ABATE AMBUSH HIGHLY 209-10 WD YR 2017 NOTES Yesterday’s RP#485111 YR 92 Answer: He didn’t get the joke at first, but when he did, NAME IN WHICH ASSESSED: he said — AHA-HA-HA 8A LOCAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 LAKE CITY REPORTER OBITUARIES

Mr. Willis Omega Cooper Cemetery, Columbia County, She was a faithful member of Alisha, Kayla, Luke, Liam, side. by a brother, Charles Congleton, Mr. Willis Omega Cooper of Florida. Visitation and gathering Pine Grove Baptist Church in Finnegan, and Archer. And 1 She was born March 4, and an Uncle, Don L. Hampton, Lake City, Florida passed away with the family will be from 12 Gainesville. She loved to read Great Grandbaby due in January 1943, in Gainesville, FL to the along with a host of nieces and peacefully Sunday, December 6, to 1 P.M. (One hour before ser- her bible, spending time with Gracelynn Hope; Siblings, late Sidney A. Bruce and Inez nephews. 2020 at North Florida Regional vices). GUERRY FUNERAL family, laughing and always Thelma Chauncey, Betty Ann Hampton Congleton. A graduate Mrs. Williams was preceded Medical Center in Gainesville, HOME, 2659 S.W. Main Blvd., wearing a smile on her face. She Stumph, June Walker, Charlotte of Gainesville High School, Mrs. in death by a son, Freddy M. Fl. due to a brief illness. He was Lake City, Florida is in charge of was a loving and caring person, Collins, and Alice Anderson and Williams devoted her life to her Williams Jr. and brothers Sidney the son of the late Mr. Zannie arrangements. www.guerryfuner- devoted wife, mother, and gran- her best Friend Viola. family. M. Bruce and James “Jim” Cooper Sr. and Mrs. Jimmie L. alhome.net. ny, grandma, and Gigi, always There will be a graveside ser- She is survived by her loving Congleton. Cooper. thinking of others first. To know vice on Thursday, December 10, husband of 55 years, Freddy Family will host a private He received his education Dorothy Dell Johnson her was to love her. She leaves 2020 at Oak Grove Cemetery in M. Williams Sr, affectionate- viewing on Thursday, December in the Public School System in Dorothy Dell Johnson, 85 to cherish her loving memory Lake City at 11 am. In Lieu of ly known by many as Toby 10, 2020 and a memorial gather- Washington County and con- years of age, passed on Sunday, with her children, Grandchildren Flowers, please make a donation Bennett; 3 daughters, Georgia ing will be shared later. tinued his education at Miami December and Great Grandchildren. in Memory to Pine Grove Baptist (Terry) Lambert of Lake City, In lieu of flowers, family Dade College where he received 6, 2020 in She is preceded by Her Church https://www.mypine- Windy (Richard) Moseley of request donations be made to the his Degree in Mortuary Science, Gainesville, Parents, husband of 51 years grovebaptist.org/give. Ocala and Christine “Boo” Muscular Dystrophy Association License as Funeral Director and Fl. She was and her siblings; Eunice Cravey, (Patrick) McCray of Mayo. or to a breast cancer charity of Embalmer. He was employed for born April 5, Marvin (Buddy) Wheeler, Sylvia Marcelle Bruce She was most proud of her 9 your choice. Please visit her many years with Combs Funeral 1935 in White Kathryn Dykas, CA Wheeler and Williams grandchildren, Carrie Lambert, memorial page at www.wil- Home until he branched out and Springs, Fl James Wheeler. Sylvia Marcelle Bruce Jimmy Lambert, Zack White, liamsthomasfuneralhome.com. established his own business, to the late She is Survived by her 3 Williams, 77, Andrew Borklund Jr, Brooke For further information: “Cooper Funeral Home” here in Marvin and Della Spradley Children Cheryl Moss, Linda of Hawthorne Walker, Sydney White, Taylor WILLIAMS-THOMAS Lake City, Fl. Wheeler. She has 10 siblings, Partin, and Fred Johnson Jr, 4 passed away Rackley, Nick Borklund and HAWTHORNE. 352-376-755. Mr. Cooper was considered a five preceded her in death. She grandchildren Cheryl Lynn December 6, Cain McCray; 10 great-grand- Pillar in this community to many. married the late Fred Elbert Lester (Wesley), Christopher 2020 after a children, Lilli, Brystal, Nolan, Obituaries are paid advertise- Mr. Willis Omega Cooper Johnson on December 25, 1953 Moss (Beth), Brandon Partin sudden illness Quinn, Camden, Vivienne, ments. For details, call the Lake and his loving memories will in Lake City, Fl and 3 chil- (Holley) and Eric Partin (Sarah); with her loving Dawson, Ezra, Carter and City Reporter’s classified depart- be cherished by his wife Grace dren were born from this union. great-grandchildren Austin, husband by her Arabella. She is also survived ment at 752-1293. M. Cooper, children; Willis Cooper, Jr., Telsa Jackson, Kevin Lamar Saulsberry, Karen Cooper, Paulette (Jason) Julien, grandchildren; Kiara Cooper, Daphney Cooper, Johnny Carson, Calvin J. Manning, Jr., Sharday M. Warren and Stephen W. Dunn, Jr., great grandchil- dren; Leyani Slaughter, Halo Carson, Kaycee Carson, Jayden Carson, Markai Carson, Zylah Carson and Zillina G. Manning; brother Zannie (Renee) Cooper, sister Rayne Cooks and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends. A walk through visitation will be held Thursday December 10, 2020 1:00pm until 6:00pm at Cooper Funeral Home 251 NE Washington Street Lake City, Fl. Graveside services will be Sunday December 13, 2020 1:00pm at Buckhorn Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Marianna, Fl. 32446. CDC Guidelines will be strictly enforced due Covid-19. Arrangements entrusted to: COOPER FUNERAL HOME 1220 Church Ave, Chipley, Fl. 32428 Zannie Cooper, L.F.D and Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home, 162 SW Third Ave, Madison, Fl. 32340 Bennie Thomas, L. F.D.

Mrs. Lenora Davis Geiger Mrs. Lenora Davis Geiger, age 84, of Lake City, Florida died Sunday, Dec. 6, at the home of her daughter in Fort White, Florida fol- lowing a long illness. She was born in Sumter, Florida and resided in Lake City, Florida most of her life. She worked in aircraft main- tenance for many years and then worked as a Realtor with Century 21 Jackie Taylor & Associates and then opened up Little One’s Day Care Center, Lake City, Florida until her retirement. She was a member of the Deep Creek Advent Christian Church and enjoyed gardening, taking care of her family and others she loved. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Geiger, Sr., her parents, Frank J. and Mary Ingram Davis, her daughter, Prepa G. Lang, her son, John “Johnnie” R. Geiger, Jr., grandson, Jason Lang and Vern Geiger, three sisters, Martha Jewell Davis, Mary F. Hall and Cathy Waters, one grandson, Jay’Lynn Mobley. She is survived by two daugh- ters, Julie (Mike) Espenship of Fort White, Florida and Ila Williams of Ocala, Florida: one son, Mark Geiger of Lake City, Florida: one great neph- ew, Anthony Terry, she raised as a child: 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchil- dren: four brothers, Noah Davis, Russell Davis, Sr., Frank J. Davis, Jr. and Rocky Davis: three sisters, Sally Bishop, Cynthia Whalen and Judy Overstreet: special cousin, Louise Goss. A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Geiger will be held at 1 P.M. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Thomas, Pastor of Deep Creek Baptist Church, officiating and assisted by Rev. Earl Green, Jr. Interment will be in Corinth WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 9A AUTO RACING Winners at All-Tech Raceway

COURTESY PHOTOS LEFT: The Late Model winner over the weekend was Clay Harris. RIGHT: The Thunder Stock winner was Shane Taylor.

and the Tigers then took some outstanding players,” everybody has played CHS the lead for good in the 44th Hickman said. “This was two games. So to win that Continued From 12A minute when Rigdon’s cor- their Senior Night and Three Rivers Cup, we con- ner kick found Fernandes they of course were not trol our own destiny and for a 2-1 advantage. going to go down without that’s all you can ask for at nerves and gave up a goal A defensive mistake a fight and we expected this point.” with things we talked then led to Fernandes’ that.” about not doing. But what next goal. Santa Fe UP NEXT they did tonight was they defender Ethan Barnes THREE RIVERS CUP Columbia travels to responded immediately cleared the ball right to Columbia, Santa Fe and West Nassau for a 6 p.m. and got us back in the Gabriel-Perez and he fired Suwannee are playing for kick on Thursday to wrap game in the first half to tie a pass right up the field to a new trophy this season up the week. Two more it up at 1. We thought we’d Fernandes, who finished called the “Three Rivers tests await next week with get some opportunities in the shot past goalkeeper Cup. Each team plays the a road match at Buchholz the second half. We talked DeJuan Mitchum. other twice in a World Cup before Ocala Forest visits about where they may The Raiders made it group stage format, with Lake City. come and that’s what hap- interesting in the 78th min- three points awarded for a “I think tonight taught pened. Christian was able ute when Treyson Ward’s win and one for a tie. us a bit,” Hickman said. to do an outstanding job free kick deflected off of a So far this season, “We’ll have some tests at to put a couple in the net Tiger and into the net. But the Tigers have beaten West Nassau Thursday for us.” Columbia held off Santa Fe the Raiders and tied the and next week we’ll have Dylan Akers scored for in stoppage time to secure Bulldogs to give them some tests when we have Santa Fe in the second the victory. four points, while the Buchholz and Vanguard. minute when he sent a Strickland finished with Raiders are at three points We’re getting better every shot off of the right post four saves as the Tigers with Tuesday night’s loss day. This team is probably and past Columbia goal- outshot the Raiders 15-8 following a win over the the hardest working team keeper Colby Strickland and controlled possession Bulldogs on Monday. we’ve had in years as far for a 1-0 lead. for a majority of the match. “I’m excited about this as practice. We’re learning But Caballero tied things Mitchum had nine saves. win,” Hickman said. “It and hopefully we’ll find up at 1-1 in the 15th minute “They’re a good team, puts us at the top of the out next week that this is a on an assist from Rigdon well coached and have table for the Cup now that really good team.”

Construction/Debris Containers Available 755-7060

15 yd. • 20 yd. • 30 yd. • 40 yd. Delivered to your job site today.

WEDNESDAY EVENING DECEMBER 9, 2020 Comcast Dish DirecTV 6 PM 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 3-ABC 3 - - TV20 News ABC World News Ent. Tonight Inside Edition (N) The Great Christmas Light Fight LaVerkin, Utah; Wilmington, Mass. For Life Aaron does a favor for Jamal. News at 11 Jimmy Kimmel 4-IND 4 4 4 News4JAX at 6PM News4JAX Ent. Tonight Inside Edition (N) Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory The 10 O’Clock News (N) Å News4JAX (:35) DailyMailTV 5-PBS 5 - - DW News BBC News PBS NewsHour (N) Å NOVA “Mysteries of Sleep” The significance of sleep. Å The Longevity Paradox With Steven Gundry, MD Å Aging Backwards 3: Fast Track 7-CBS 7 47 47 Action News Jax CBS Evening News Judge Judy Å Family Feud Å The Amazing Race (N) Å SEAL Team “The New Normal” (N) S.W.A.T. “Fracture” (N) Å Action News Late Show-Colbert 9-CW 9 17 17 Mom Å Mom Å Big Bang Theory black-ish Devils “Episode 9” (N) Å Holiday Commercials Countdown Dateline “She Never Left” Å News4JAX Seinfeld “The Pen” 10-FOX 10 30 30 Action News Action News TMZ (N) Å Jags Wired The Masked Singer (N) Å (DVS) (:01) I Can See Your Voice Action News Action News Action News Jax- (:35) TMZ Live (N) 12-NBC 12 12 12 News NBC Nightly News Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! The Broadway hit adapted for TV. (N) Å Nurses “Incoming” Å (DVS) News Tonight Show WGN-A 16 239 307 Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing NewsNation (N) (Live) Å NewsNation (N) (Live) Å NewsNation (N) (Live) Å NewsNation Å TVLAND 17 106 304 Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith Show Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond King of Queens King of Queens OWN 18 189 279 Dateline on OWN Dateline on OWN An unsolved murder. Food Fantasies Food Fantasies ››‡ “This Christmas” (2007) Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba. A reunion at the holidays tests family ties. Food Fantasies A&E 19 118 265 Court Cam Å Court Cam Å Court Cam Å Court Cam Å Court Cam Å Court Cam Å Court Cam (N) Court Cam (N) (:01) Rescue Cam (:32) Rescue Cam (:04) Court Cam (:34) Court Cam HALL 20 185 312 ››› “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” (2008) Henry Winkler. Å “Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen” (2019) Erin Krakow, Kimberly Sustad. Å “Switched for Christmas” (2017) Candace Cameron Bure, Eion Bailey. Å FX 22 136 248 ››‡ “Minions” (2015, Children’s) Voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm. Å ››‡ “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) Voices of Benedict Cumberbatch. Å ››‡ “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018) Voices of Benedict Cumberbatch. Å CNN 24 200 202 The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Erin Burnett OutFront (N) (Live) Å Anderson Cooper 360 (N) (Live) Å Cuomo Prime Time (N) (Live) Å CNN Tonight with Don Lemon (N) (Live) CNN Tonight with Don Lemon (N) (Live) TNT 25 138 245 (5:00) ››› “Transformers” (2007) Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson. Å (DVS) All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (N) Å ››› “Ready Player One” (2018) Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke. Å (DVS) NIK 26 170 299 The Loud House The Loud House The Loud House The Loud House The Astronauts The Astronauts Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å Friends Å PARMT 28 168 241 Two and Half Men Two and Half Men ›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010, Comedy) Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock. Å › “Grown Ups 2” (2013) Adam Sandler. Lenny Feder and his family relocate back to his hometown. MY-TV 29 32 - The Flintstones Happy Days Å M*A*S*H Å M*A*S*H Å Dateline “Bad Blood” Dateline “Death in the Driveway” Hogan’s Heroes Hogan’s Heroes Carol Burnett Perry Mason Å DISN 31 172 290 Jessie Å Jessie Å Raven’s Home Raven’s Home Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Liv and Maddie Big City Greens Big City Greens Big City Greens Raven’s Home Raven’s Home LIFE 32 108 252 “Christmas Stars” (2019, Drama) Erica Durance, JT Hodges. Å “Mistletoe & Menorahs” (2019, Romance) Damien Doepping, Jake Epstein. Å (:03) “Too Close for Christmas” (2020, Romance) Chad Michael Murray. Å USA 33 105 242 NCIS “Rekindled” Å (DVS) NCIS “Playing With Fire” Å (DVS) WWE NXT (N) Å (:08) ›› “Hunter Killer” (2018) Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman. Premiere. Å BET 34 124 329 (5:00) ››‡ “Madea’s Family Reunion” (2006, Comedy) Tyler Perry. Å House of Payne Assisted Living Tyler Perry’s Sistas (N) Å Games People Play Å Tyler Perry’s Sistas “The Encounter” ESPN 35 140 206 SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å d(:15) College Basketball Louisville at Wisconsin. (N) d(:15) College Basketball Michigan State at Virginia. (N) (:15) SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å ESPN2 36 144 209 d College Basketball d(:15) College Basketball NC State at Michigan. (N) d(:15) College Basketball Indiana at Florida State. (N) (:15) Don’t Ever Give Up SUNSP 37 - - Sports Stars Icons-Sports Women’s College Basketball Louisville at Duke. (N) World Poker Glory Kickboxing DISCV 38 182 278 Expedition X “Terror of the Bell Witch” Expedition X: Uncovered (N) Å Josh Gates Tonight (N) Å Expedition X (N) Å Lost Relics of the Knights Templar (N) (:08) Expedition Unknown Å TBS 39 139 247 Family Guy Family Guy Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Big Bang Theory Full Frontal Conan (N) Å Full Frontal HLN 40 202 204 The Hunt With John Walsh Å Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files Forensic Files FNC 41 205 360 Special Report With Bret Baier (N) The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) (Live) Å Hannity (N) (Live) Å The Ingraham Angle (N) (Live) Å Fox News at Night With Shannon E! 45 114 236 (5:00) ›› “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” (1993) Å ››‡ “Last Holiday” (2006) Queen Latifah. A terminally ill woman lives it up on vacation. Å Dating: No Filter Dating: No Filter Dating: No Filter Nightly Pop (N) TRAVEL 46 196 277 The Alaska Triangle Å The Alaska Triangle Å Monsters In Alaska (N) Å True Paranormal: Fact or Faked (N) True Paranormal: Fact or Faked Å HGTV 47 112 229 Good Bones Å Good Bones Å Property Brothers: Forever Home (N) Property Brothers: Forever Home (N) House Hunters (N) Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l TLC 48 183 280 My 600-Lb. Life “Michael’s Story” Michael must learn to control his anger. My 600-Lb. Life “Erica’s Story” Erica regrets not keeping a promise. My 600-Lb. Life “Erica, Part 1” Erica continues her weight loss journey. HIST 49 120 269 Forged in Fire Å (DVS) Forged in Fire “The German Dussage” Forged in Fire Å (DVS) Forged in Fire (N) Å (DVS) (:03) Forged in Fire Å (DVS) (:03) Forged in Fire “The Pira” ANPL 50 184 282 North Woods Law North Woods Law North Woods Law: Uncuffed “Rescue on Mt. Carrigain” (N) North Woods Law: Still Hunting (N) North Woods Law FOOD 51 110 231 Guy’s Grocery Games Å Guy’s Grocery Games Å Guy’s Grocery Games Å Guy’s Grocery Games (N) Å Guy’s Grocery Games Å Guy’s Grocery Games “GGG Kids” TBN 52 260 372 Graham Classic Transform To Be Announced The Potter’s Touch Turning Point Gaither Gospel Main Stage Å Worship-Binions Grant & Gokey Elevation Worship Steven Furtick Christmas FSN-FL 56 - - Good Sports Destination Polaris Strongman Champions League (N) Strongman Champions League (N) The Kings Celebrity Poker Challenge World Poker SYFY 58 122 244 (4:02) ››‡ Red 2 (:35) ›‡ “Death Wish” (2018) Bruce Willis. A man delivers vigilante justice to his family’s attackers. ››‡ “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” (2006) Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan. Å (DVS) (:18) Lake Placid AMC 60 130 254 ››› “Elf” (2003, Children’s) Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart. Å ›› “Four Christmases” (2008) Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon. Å ›› “Fred Claus” (2007, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. Å COM 62 107 249 South Park Å (:35) South Park (:10) South Park (:45) South Park “Ike’s Wee Wee” (:20) South Park (8:55) South Park South Park Å South Park Å South Park Å The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (N) CMT 63 166 327 Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å Mom Å NGWILD 108 190 283 Wild Arctic “The Frozen Forest” Å Wild Alaska Å Killer Shrimp Å Shocking Sharks Å Big Sharks Rule Å Killer Shrimp Å NGEO 109 186 276 Tijuana Drug Lords Å Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller (N) Narco Wars (Series Premiere) (N) Å Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller SCIENCE 110 193 284 The Explosion Show Å The Explosion Show Å Rocket Around the Xmas Tree: Wreck BattleBots “Return of the Bots” Å Engineering Catastrophes Å ID 111 192 285 Your Worst Nightmare Å Your Worst Nightmare Å The Murder Tapes Å The Murder Tapes “Blind Love” (N) Selena: The Crimes That Changed Us People Magazine Investigates Å SEC 743 408 611 (3:00) The Paul Finebaum Show (N) (:15) Marty & McGee (N) d(:15) College Basketball Liberty at Missouri. (N) (:15) Marty & McGee (:15) Marty & McGee HBO 302 300 501 (:15) Axios Å (6:50) ››‡ “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” (2011) ‘PG-13’ Å Alabama Snake The story of Glenn Summerford. (N) Å Euphoria Rue celebrates Christmas. Hall of Fame 2020 MAX 320 310 515 (4:25) ›› Be Cool (:25) ›› “Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love” (1994) ›› “The Art of Racing in the Rain” (2019) Milo Ventimiglia. Premiere. ‘PG’ Å (9:50) ››‡ “The Great Gilly Hopkins” (2016) ‘PG’ Å Dodgeball-True SHOW 340 318 545 (4:40) “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” Shameless “This Is Chicago” Å ››› “Gone Baby Gone” (2007, Mystery) Casey Affleck. Premiere. ‘R’ Å Your Honor “Part One” Å ››‡ “Red” (2010) Bruce Willis. Å 10A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER

PREP CROSS COUNTRY Columbia closes out season at team banquet

Photos by SHELBY CONKLIN/Special to the Reporter Cole Chancey received the Coaches Award.

Columbia’s cross country teams recently held their end-of-the-year banquet. Audrey Fender and Aaron Morse AJ Kihei and Suzannah Raines received the Tiger Spirit were chosen as the teams’ Most Outstanding Runners. Awards.

Nicholas Chowdhury, Rhett Feagle, Connor Kazmierski, Audrey Fender, Abigail Candler and Emily Flugrath Thomas McBride and Morgan Golden were named received the Academic Awards for having a GPA of 4.0 or higher. the Most Improved Runners.

when the conference first GATORS CFP started altering its schedule Continued From 12A Continued From 12A to deal with the pandemic simply change the rule to let Ohio State play for the title? Mullen said. to cancel their game two Or keep it the way it is and Mullen even threatened to open Saturdays ago because of match up Ohio State with the in the wishbone against the Tigers, their own virus issues. Last second-best team in the West just to prove to naysayers that week they beat Michigan Division, likely Iowa, on the Florida can run the ball if it wants. State 52-12 without more than weekend of Dec. 19 while No one is criticizing the Gators a dozen scholarship players, Northwestern and Indiana including three starting offen- for being so pass-heavy, especially play in the Big Ten champion- sive linemen. after pedestrian offenses becoming ship game? close to a pastime in Gainesville “That certainly got our That’s if Indiana can play. under former coaches Will attention,” selection commit- The Hoosiers paused team Muschamp and Jim McElwain. tee chairman Gary Barta said. activities Tuesday because of Florida fans are enjoying the air Georgia is ninth and Miami covid-19 cases. show. Trask’s 376.7 yards passing is 10th. The Big Ten ADs not only a game lead the Football Bowl AP FILE PHOTO Coastal Carolina, coming have to figure out what is fair Subdivision. He also tops the nation Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) catches a pass in front of Kentucky off a big victory against BYU, with 38 touchdown passes, eight jumped five spots to No. 13. to Ohio State and the rest defensive back Brandin Echols for a 2-yard touchdown on Nov. 28 of the conference, they also more than his closest competitor in Gainesville. and the third-highest total through TWO HATS must consider how best to nine games in FBS history. will need to be more balanced run the ball better than they’ve Barta is also the athletic protect the integrity and value Only Houston’s Andre Ware (40 against top-ranked Alabama in shown in recent weeks. They fin- director at Iowa, a member of of their league championship in 1989) and Hawaii’s Colt Brennan the Southeastern Conference ished with a season-low 19 yards on the Big Ten. game. (39 in 2006) had more at this point championship game next week 17 carries last week at Tennessee. The Big Ten currently has On top of that, they also in a season. Trask has put up his in Atlanta. The Crimson Tide has “We didn’t execute very cleanly a bit of dilemma on its hands. should be thinking about numbers against an SEC-only won six in a row against Florida, in the run game, but we didn’t Ohio State (5-0) might not what is the best way to put schedule — few, if any, cupcakes. which has averaged 13.5 points really try to run,” Mullen said. play enough games to be the Buckeyes in position to The Gators also boast star tight during the skid. “Some people would argue we eligible to play in the Big Ten be picked for the playoff by end Kyle Pitts, dynamic playmak- “We know we can run the ball probably tried to run it too much, championship game. the selection committee. er Kadarius Toney and fellow when we need to,” left tackle you know. It’s a fine line. It’s a As part of his real job, And one of the people help- receivers Trevon Grimes, Jacob Stone Forsythe said. “Maybe that balancing act. I’m pretty sure if Barta will meet with his ing to make those decisions Copeland and Justin Shorter. game is coming down the road. we really tried to scheme up a colleagues in the Big Ten is Barta, who should have a And Mullen has freshmen receiv- But we can do it.” bunch of stuff in the run game, on Wednesday, a regularly pretty good idea of how the ers Trent Whittemore, Xzavier The last time the Gators topped we could manage to be OK.” scheduled meeting. Barta committee views Ohio State. Henderson and Ja’Quavion Alabama was in the 2008 league Maybe they will change it up said he does not know the How will Barta deal with Fraziars waiting their turn. title game, with Mullen calling against LSU. Although the safe agenda of that meeting and this? All that talent comes after Florida plays for Florida coach Urban bet is Mullen will continue letting declined to speculate, but it “I am going to go into it lost four receivers — Van Jefferson, Meyer. Tim Tebow threw three Trask & Co. handle the workload. doesn’t seem to be stretch to the way I try to go into every- Tyrie Cleveland, Freddie Swain and touchdown passes — all on third “We got some stuff,” offensive think that Ohio State’s situa- thing and that is I’m going do Josh Hammond — to the NFL. down — to upset Bama and eventu- coordinator Brian Johnson said. tion will come up. the right thing, what I believe “It’s good to be able to run the ally win the team’s third and most “We’re going to dust off the ol’ Should the Big Ten try to is the right thing for college ball; it’s never a bad thing,” Trask recent national championship. option playbook. … I wouldn’t be shuffle this week’s schedule football, for the CFP and said. “But at the end of the day, None of the Florida teams in shocked. Keep some people on to get Ohio State an oppo- certainly as we have since we’re going to do what we have between could throw it around any- their toes. We have a chance to nent? Should the ADs who the beginning of covid, the to do.” where close to how this one can. do some stuff. We’ll see what we made the minimum games right thing for student-athlete The general belief is Florida And the Gators insist they can come out in, I guess.” rule way back in the summer health and safety,” Barta said. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 SPORTS LAKE CITY REPORTER 11A

SCOREBOARD

1 All Times EST Pit—FG M.Wright 37, 14:57. Dwelley 2-29, Wilson 2-12, Juszczyk 1-6, 11. Duke 2-1458 -3 Santana to a two-year contract. Marshall 5 ⁄2 CHARLESTON Was—Thomas 15 pass from Smith Mostert 1-1. 12. Texas4-1 40710 ARIZONA 17 Cs Bakersfield National League 1 (Hopkins kick), 9:09. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. 13. Wisconsin3-1 361 -6 CINCINNATI REDS— Signed INF Cheslor E. Illinois 4 ⁄2 EVANSVILLE Was—FG Hopkins 45, 2:04. 14. North Carolina 3-1331 2 Cuthbert and LF Dwight Smith to a minor VALPARAISO12SIU-Edwrdsvlle NFL Was—FG Hopkins 45, :17. 15. Virginia Tech 4-0315 — NEBRASKA 1Georgia Tech league contracts. 1 16. Tennessee0-0 311 -2 TEXAS 18 ⁄2 Texas State AMERICAN CONFERENCE A—0. COLLEGE FOOTBALL MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Signed C Luke 1 17. Texas Tech 4-1310 -4 TULANE 6 ⁄2 Southern Miss East WasPit 2020 College Football Playoff Rankings 18. Virginia 3-1268 -14 Maile to a one-year contract. XAVIER1Oklahoma WLTPct PF PA 1 First downs1817 19. Richmond2-0 198 13 SAN DIEGO PADRES— Signed OF Brian S. Utah2⁄2 UTAH VLY Buffalo 930.750333 306 Dec. 8 O’Grady to a major league contract. 1 Total Net Yards318 326 Record 20. Ohio St. 3-0176 4 UCLA17 ⁄2 San Diego Miami840.667 303212 21. Florida St. 1-0 167-3 WYOMING14Denver New England660.500 274255 Rushes-yards21-45 14-21 1. Alabama 9-0 BASKETBALL Passing273 305 2. Notre Dame10-0 22. Rutgers3-0 161 1 National Basketball Association PEPPERDINE 5California N.Y. Jets012 0.000 180 353 23. Arizona St. 3-1121 -6 BYU 5Boise St Punt Returns 1-93-28 3. Clemson 9-1 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Acquired Gs South 4. Ohio State5-0 24. Louisville4-0 95 2 WASH. ST 18 Idaho WLTPct PF PA Kickoff Returns3-721-32 25. Florida 3-0832 Terrance Ferguson and Danny Green and Santa Clara11CAL POLY 5. Texas A&M 7-1 CVincent Poirier from Oklahoma City in Indianapolis 840.667328 273 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0 6. Florida 8-1 FLORIDA ST 3Indiana Tennessee 840.667359 326 Tuesday’s Women’s College Basketball exchange for C Al Horford, draft rights to Comp-Att-Int 31-46-0 33-53-1 7. Iowa State8-2 N’WESTERN4 Pittsburgh Scores Gs Theo Maledon and Vasilje Micic and a 1 Houston480.333 288 323 8. Cincinnati 8-0 VIRGINIA 1 ⁄2 Michigan St Sacked-Yards Lost 3-23 0-0 1 Jacksonville111 0.083251 352 9. Georgia6-2 EAST conditional 2025 first-round pick. WASHINGTON 13 ⁄2 Seattle U North Punts7-46.0 6-44.3 10. Miami 8-1 Bryant 89, St. Francis Brooklyn 88, OT FOOTBALL MICHIGAN12Toledo WLTPct PF PA Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0 Seton Hall 107, St. Peter's 60 11. Oklahoma 7-2 National Football League College Football Pittsburgh 11 10.917 334 211 Penalties-Yards9-62 6-45 12. Indiana6-1 Stony Brook 65, Manhattan 52 ARIZONA CARDINALS— Activated WR Cleveland 930.750306 321 Thursday Time of Possession 30:26 29:34 13. Coastal Carolina 10-0 UMass 79, Rhode Island 69 Larry Fitzgerald from reserve/COVID-19 Baltimore650.545 282 214 14. Northwestern 5-1 Favorite OTO/UUnderdog SOUTH list. 1 1 Cincinnati 29 1.208 237308 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 15. USC 4-0 Pittsburgh 56⁄2 53 ⁄2 GA. TECH Coll. of Charleston 89, Winthrop 59 1 1 1 RUSHING—Washington, Barber 14-23, 16. Iowa 5-2 ATLANTA FALCONS — Released DB FAU7⁄2 8 ⁄2 42 ⁄2 STHRN MISS West Louisiana Tech 73, Jackson St. 66 Shyheim Carter from the practice squad. WLTPct PF PA Gibson 2-14, McKissic 5-8. Pittsburgh, 17. North Carolina7-3 Friday McFarland 4-15, Snell 8-5, Samuels 1-1, 18. BYU 9-1 Mississippi 104, Alcorn St. 48 BALTIMORE RAVENS — Promoted CB x-Kansas City1110.917370 254 Murray St. 85, MVSU 60 Favorite OTO/UUnderdog Las Vegas 750.583323 347 Roethlisberger 1-0. 19. Louisiana-Lafayette9-1 Pierre Desir and TE Eric Tomlinson to the South Alabama 65, William Carey 40 N. TEXAS710 62 UTEP Denver480.333 225 320 PASSING—Washington, Smith 20. Texas 6-3 active roster. Activated CB Anthony MARSHALL 22 20 52 Charlotte L.A. Chargers390.250277 345 31-46-0-296. Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger 21. Colorado4-0 UT Martin 75, Samford 67 Averett from injured reserve. San Jose St PK 258Nevada 22. Oklahoma State 6-3 MIDWEST CHICAGO BEARS— Placed WR Thomas 1 NATIONAL CONFERENCE 33-53-1-305. Arizona St 8 ⁄2 11 55 ARIZONA RECEIVING—Washington, McKissic 10-70, 23. NC State8-3 Idaho St. 65, Kansas St. 50 Ives on practice squad reserve/COVID-19 COLORADO 1249 Utah East Thomas 9-98, C.Sims 5-92, S.Sims 4-17, 24. Tulsa 6-1 Miami (Ohio) 67, Valparaiso 49 list. WLTPct PF PA 25. Missouri5-3 CLEVELAND BROWNS— Placed G Wyatt Saturday N.Y. Giants 570.417231 265 McLaurin 2-14, Wright 1-5. Pittsburgh, SOUTHWEST Favorite OTO/UUnderdog Teller on the reserve/COVID-19 list. 1 1 Washington570.417 264 260 Johnson 8-71, Ebron 7-68, Smith-Schuster The playoff semifinals match the No. 1 Stephen F. Austin 79, Texas-Arlington 57 2 2 Activated DE Porter Gustin from the LOUISVILLE 4 ⁄ 263 ⁄ Wake Forest Philadelphia 38 1.292 253 307 7-28, Samuels 3-11, Washington 2-80, seed vs. the No. 4 seed, and No. 2 will face FAR WEST FLORIDA ST 2557 Duke reserve/COVID-19 list. Placed WR Taywan 1 Dallas 380.273251 359 Claypool 2-38, Snell 2-5, McCloud 2-4. No. 3. The semifinals will be hosted at the California Baptist 91, William Jessup 62 Oklahoma 11 14 56 ⁄2 W. VIRGINIA Taylor on injured reserve. Activated WR 1 1 1 MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2021. Colorado St. 86, San Diego St. 77 Cstl Carol. 13 ⁄2 13 ⁄2 51 ⁄2 TROY South Ryan Switzer to the practice squad. 1 WLTPct PF PA Buffalo 34, San Francisco 24 The championship game will be played on Pepperdine 69, CS Bakersfield 58 Stanford 4352 ⁄2 OREGON ST Released DE Jamal Davis. 1 1 x-New Jan. 11, 2021 at Miami Gardens, Fla. Texas 31 29 ⁄260 ⁄2 KANSAS Buffalo 017107—34 San Diego 70, Cal St.-Fullerton 60 1 Orleans 10 20.833 347 241 DALLAS COWBOYS — Promoted OT Jordan Houston2⁄2 463MEMPHIS San 7010 7—24 USA TODAY Women’s Basketball 1 1 Tampa Bay750.583 344 280 Mills and CB Saivion Smith to the active Boise St 11 11 ⁄2 47 ⁄2 WYOMING Francisco 1 Atlanta480.333 311 302 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Coaches Poll roster. Okla. St 45⁄2 49 BAYLOR Record PtsPrv 1 1 1 Carolina 480.333 280 300 First Quarter GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed S Henry TCU21 ⁄2 21 ⁄2 52 ⁄2 La. Tech 1 1 Tuesday’s Men’s College Basketball 1. Stanford (23) 3-0784 1 Black to the active roster from the COLO. ST 12 13 ⁄2 53 ⁄2 Utah St North SF—Aiyuk 2 pass from Mullens (Gould 2. Louisville (8) 4-0759 3 kick), :44. Scores practice squad. Signed C Anthony HAWAII 21 20 57 UNLV WLTPct PF PA 3. NC State (1)4-0 7203 1 EAST Fabiano to the practice squad. Auburn 96⁄2 49 MISS. ST. Green Bay930.750 379299 Second Quarter 4. South Carolina 4-1683 -3 1 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Claimed DL Alabama3131 ⁄2 68 ARKANSAS Minnesota660.500 319 329 Bryant 101, St. Francis Brooklyn 82 1 1 Buf—Beasley 5 pass from Allen (Bass 5. Connecticut 0-0 662 -2 Georgia 12 13 ⁄2 52 ⁄2 MISSOURI Chicago570.417 246 284 kick), 13:02. CCSU 94, Fairleigh Dickinson 87 6. Arizona (1)3-0 614 2 Daniel Ross from Las Vegas waivers. Signed RB Craig Reynolds to the practice Tennessee 15 15 50 VANDRBILT Detroit 570.417286 358 Buf—Knox 4 pass from Allen (Bass kick), Georgetown 80, Coppin St. 48 7. Baylor 2-1612 -3 1 squad. Wisconsin+31⁄2 42 IOWA West 2:41. La Salle 80, Lincoln (PA) 62 8. Oregon (1) 4-0588 1 INDIANA 11 10 52 Purdue Morgan St. 83, Iona 72 LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Signed CB Daryl 1 WLTPct PF PA Buf—FG Bass 37, :00. 9. Kentucky 4-0522 3 PENN ST 13 14 ⁄2 47 Michigan St L.A. Rams 840.667301 243 Mount St. Mary's 75, St. Francis (Pa.) 57 10. Texas A&M 4-0484 3 Worley from Buffalo practice squad. Third Quarter MARYLND 7758 Rutgers 1 1 Seattle 840.667353 321 Seton Hall 78, Wagner 45 11. UCLA 2-1449 -1 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — Placed OT Appalachn St 9 ⁄2 9 ⁄2 45 GA. STHERN SF—FG Gould 45, 11:14. 1 1 Arizona 660.500332 296 St. John's 82, Rider 79 12. Mississippi St.2-1 446-5 Trey Pipkins on the reserve/COVID-19 list. BALL ST 2 ⁄2 2 ⁄2 68 W. Michigan Buf—McKenzie 23 pass from Allen (Bass 1 1 San Francisco570.417 285288 UMBC 76, Delaware 61 13. Arkansas5-1 440 1 MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed WR Isaiah Miami (Ohio)21 ⁄2 24 49 ⁄2 BWLNG GRN kick), 5:48. x-clinched playoff spot SOUTH 14. Maryland3-1 412-3 Ford to the practice squad. BUFFALO333259Akron Buf—FG Bass 28, 3:09. 15. Indiana 2-1310 — 1 1 y-clinched division Belmont 79, Tennessee St. 64 MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Waived CB Holton E. MICH.46 ⁄2 55 ⁄2 N. Illinois SF—Juszczyk 6 pass from Mullens (Gould 16. Oregon State3-0 300 1 1 1 1 z-clinched first round bye Campbell 80, Jacksonville 78 Hill from injured reserve. Placed TE TOLEDO 10 ⁄2 11 ⁄2 52 ⁄2 Cent. Michigan *-clinched home-field advantage kick), :26. 17. Northwestern 0-0 222 -1 Brandon Dillon on the practice squad FLORIDA232367LSU Charleston Southern 94, Carver 59 18. Syracuse3-0 214 3 1 Fourth Quarter injured reserve. Signed OL Zack Bailey to MIAMI4367 ⁄2 North Carolina Sunday’s Games Georgia 63, Montana 50 19. Ohio State 3-0201 3 VA. TECH 3262 Virginia Cleveland 41, Tennessee 35 Buf—Davis 28 pass from Allen (Bass kick), Longwood 77, NC A&T 60 the practice squad. 9:50. 20. Michigan 4-0189 4 NEBRASKA910 58 Minnesota Detroit 34, Chicago 30 Louisiana-Lafayette 90, LSU-Alexandria 21. S.D. State 3-0128 19 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released S SF—Reed 5 pass from Mullens (Gould J.T. Hassell from the practice squad. N’WESTERN141441Illinois Indianapolis 26, Houston 20 75 22. Missouri St.3-1 112 3 1 kick), :43. NEW YORK GIANTS— Waived LB Trent Fresno St 11 ⁄2 11 OFF NEW MEXICO Las Vegas 31, N.Y. Jets 28 Miami 58, Purdue 54 23. DePaul1-2 95 -4 1 1 A—0. BYU 15 ⁄2 16 ⁄2 50 San Diego St Miami 19, Cincinnati 7 New Orleans 74, Florida National 57 24. Iowa State2-2 71 -6 Harris. Promoted DE Niko Lalos to the ARMY 5738 Navy Minnesota 27, Jacksonville 24, OT Buf SF South Alabama 80, William Carey 67 25. Gonzaga1-2 65 -5 active roster. Released TE Nakia USC3362UCLA New Orleans 21, Atlanta 16 First downs3124 South Florida 73, Stetson 62 Griffin-Stewart from the practice squad. OREGON 5655 Washington Signed QB Joe Webb to the practice 1 L.A. Rams 38, Arizona 28 Total Net Yards449 402 Tennessee 56, Colorado 47 CaliforniaPK 2 ⁄2 54 WASH. ST MLS squad. 1 N.Y. Giants 17, Seattle 12 Rushes-yards27-81 21-86 VMI 100, Greensboro 65 UAB97 ⁄2 44 RICE Green Bay 30, Philadelphia 16 Conference Championships NEW YORK JETS— Promoted DB Elijah Passing368 316 MIDWEST Campbell to the active roster. Signed LB NFL New England 45, L.A. Chargers 0 Punt Returns 1-22 1-16 Ball St. 79, N. Illinois 70, OT Sunday, Dec. 6 Kansas City 22, Denver 16 Brady Sheldon to the practice squad. Thursday Kickoff Returns1-251-13 Dayton 66, N. Kentucky 60 Eastern Conference PHILADELPHIA EAGLES— Signed CB Favorite OTO/UUnderdog Open: Carolina, Tampa Bay Indiana St. 80, Truman State 66 1 1 Interceptions Ret. 2-330-0 Columbus 1, New England 0 Lavert Hill to the practice squad. LA RAMS 6 ⁄2 544 ⁄2 New England Monday’s Games Iowa 93, North Carolina 80 Monday, Dec. 7 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS— Placed OT Trey Washington 23, Pittsburgh 17 Comp-Att-Int 32-40-026-39-2 Kansas 73, Creighton 72 Sunday Sacked-Yards Lost 1-70-0 Western Conference Pipkins on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Favorite OTO/UUnderdog Buffalo 34, San Francisco 24 Kent St. 80, Detroit 66 1 1 Seattle 3, Minnesota United 2 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Released WR Green Bay6⁄2 7 ⁄2 55 DETROIT Punts1-68.0 2-45.0 Minnesota 85, Boston College 80, OT 1 1 Tuesday’s Games Jordan Matthews from the practice Tennessee8⁄2 7 ⁄2 53 JACKSNVILLE Fumbles-Lost 2-10-0 Ohio St. 90, Notre Dame 85 MLS Cup 1 1 1 Dallas at Baltimore, late squad. Dallas3⁄2 3 ⁄2 43 ⁄2 CINCINNATI Saint Louis 88, Cent. Arkansas 65 1 Late Monday Penalties-Yards4-507-43 Saturday, Dec. 12 Arizona 32⁄2 45 NY GIANTS FAR WEST Seattle at Columbus, 8 p.m. 1 1 1 Washington 23, Pittsburgh 17 Time of Possession 34:5825:02 BETTING LINE Houston 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 44 ⁄2 CHICAGO Utah 75, Idaho St. 59 CAROLINA 4OFF OFF Denver Washington03713 —23 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS USA TODAY Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll Pregame.com Line TAMPA BAY6652Minnesota RUSHING—Buffalo, Singletary 18-61, Allen 1 Pittsburgh 01403—17 Record PtsPrv Kansas City 7749 ⁄2 MIAMI COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 1 1 6-11, Moss 3-9. San Francisco, Wilson 7-47, 1. Gonzaga 3-0788 1 TRANSACTIONS Indianapolis 2 ⁄2 2 ⁄2 51 ⁄2 LAS VEGAS Second Quarter 1 Mostert 9-42, Juszczyk 2-5, Samuel 1-3, 2. Baylor 3-0774 -1 Wednesday SEATTLE 15 13 ⁄2 47 NY Jets Pit—Di.Johnson 3 pass from BASEBALL 1 Coleman 2-(minus 11). Favorite Line Underdog New Orleans 6 ⁄2 744PHILADLPHIA Roethlisberger (M.Wright kick), 10:33. 3. Iowa3-0 7173 1 PASSING—Buffalo, Allen 32-40-0-375. San Major League Baseball LOYOLA-CHIC.34 ⁄2 Chicago State San Francisco5343Washington 4. Michigan St. 5-0 6798 1 Pit—Washington 50 pass from Francisco, Mullens 26-39-2-316. WISCONSIN 9 ⁄2 Rhode Island BUFFALO +2 246Pittsburgh Roethlisberger (M.Wright kick), 3:54. 5. Kansas 4-1585 — American League RECEIVING—Buffalo, Diggs 10-92, Beasley 6. Villanova4-1 581-3 CLEMSON2 Maryland CHICAGO WHITE SOX— Acquired RHP Monday Was—FG Hopkins 49, :01. 9-130, Knox 4-27, Davis 3-68, Singletary 7. Creighton 3-0561 4 TCU2Providence Lance Lynn from Texas in exchange for CINCINNATI 2Furman Favorite OT O/UUnderdog Third Quarter 3-22, McKenzie 2-31, Moss 1-5. San 8. Houston4-0 529 10 1 RHP Dane Dunning and LHP Avery Baltimore2145 ⁄2 CLEVELAND Was—Barber 1 run (Hopkins kick), 8:16. 9. Illinois 3-1525 1 MIAMI (OH) 14 W. Illinois Francisco, Samuel 6-73, Aiyuk 5-95, Weems. RICHMOND9 N. Iowa Bourne 4-35, Reed 3-32, Woerner 2-33, 10. West Virginia4-1 471 5 1 Fourth Quarter KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Signed 1B Carlos W. VIRGINIA24 ⁄2 Robert Morris

SPORTS ON TV COLLEGE ATHLETICS Today COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 7:15 p.m. 5 p.m. ACCN — Elon at North Carolina State ESPN2 — ACC/Big 10 Challenge: 9 p.m. Emmert says NCAA must stay open to reform Maryland at Clemson BTN — Michigan State at Minnesota ESPNU — Providence at Texas COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S) By RALPH D. RUSSO Christian 4 p.m. Associated Press 7 p.m. BTN — Wisconsin at Michigan State PAC-12N — California State (Bakersfield) 6:30 p.m. at Arizona BTN — Minnesota at Michigan 7:15 p.m. GOLF NEW YORK — NCAA ESPN — ACC/Big 10 Challenge: Indiana 2 p.m. President Mark Emmert at Florida State GOLF — LPGA Tour: The U.S. Open, Practice hopes lessons learned ESPN2 — ACC/Big 10 Challenge: North Round, Champions Golf Course, Houston through navigating the Carolina State at Michigan 2 a.m. (Thursday) ESPNU — ACC/Big 10 Challenge: GOLF — EPGA Tour: The DP World Tour pandemic will lead college Georgia Tech at Nebraska Championship, First Round, Jumeirah sports leaders to be more 8 p.m. Golf Estates - Earth Course, Dubai, open to future reform and FS1 — Oklahoma at Xavier United Arab Emirates to prioritize opportunities 8:15 p.m. SOCCER (MEN’S) SECN — Liberty at Missouri 10 p.m. for athletes when it comes 9 p.m. FS2 — CONCACAF League: FC Motagua time to cut costs. CBSSN — California at Pepperdine vs. Real Esteli FC, Play-In Match, In a 25-minute inter- PAC-12N — San Diego at UCLA Tegucigalpa, Honduras view Tuesday with The 9:15 p.m. 11 p.m. Associated Press, Emmert ESPN — ACC/Big 10 Challenge: CBSSN — UEFA Champions League: Michigan State at Virginia TBA, Group Stage (taped) said the NCAA and its ESPN2 — ACC/Big 10 Challenge: SURFING member schools have Pittsburgh at Northwestern 1 p.m. shown an uncommon 10 p.m. FS2 — WSL: The Maui Pro, ability to be nimble and PAC-12N — Florida A&M at Oregon Championship Tour, Maui, Hawaii responsive in addressing issues of eligibility, sched- AP FILE PHOTO uling, recruiting, transfers NCAA President Mark Emmert testifies during a Senate Commerce subcommit- IN BRIEF and conducting champion- ANN ARBOR, Mich. ship events. tee hearing on intercollegiate athlete compensation on Feb. 11 on Capitol Hill. Michigan cancels Ohio State game due to covid-19 “We’ve done a whole drop 11 programs from expected $50 million in an advocacy group, array of things, many of one of the largest athletic lost revenue. There is recently proposed remov- Citing a rising number of covid-19 cases in its program, which member schools in departments in the coun- also speculation about ing the highest level of Michigan canceled its annual showdown with Ohio State on the past have said, ‘No, no, tr y. the future of Texas foot- Division I football, known Tuesday as college football lurches toward the end of the season no, we can’t do that. That’s At lower levels, Furman ball coach Tom Herman, as the Bowl Subdivision, without one of its cornerstone rivalry games. not right.’ Well, we’re discontinued its baseball whose buyout with his from the NCAA struc- The season-ending grudge match known as “The Game” won’t doing it. And the sporting staff would be more than ture. It recommended be played for the first time in 102 years. team and Akron got rid “The number of positive tests has continued to trend in an world hasn’t collapsed,” of cross-country. Dozens $20 million. the creation of the upward direction over the last seven days,” Michigan athletic Emmert told AP. “And so of programs have been “The pandemic and National College Football director Warde Manuel said. “We have not been cleared to partic- can we as we move for- cut as budgets have been the financial struggles Association, an indepen- ipate in practice at this time. Unfortunately, we will not be able to ward, say, well, why can’t slashed. that have come with that, dent body to oversee FBS. field a team due to covid-19 positives and the associated quaran- we continue to do that? “And I know every- even at very, very well-fi- Major college football, tining required of close contact individuals. This decision is disap- Why can’t we continue to body’s got difficult finan- nanced schools makes the commission conclud- pointing for our team and coaches but their health and safety is provide more flexibility? cial decisions to make. We those choices clearer ed, has created inequities paramount, and it will always come first in our decision-making.” Why can’t we continue had to make a lot inside and a little more stark,” across all NCAA sports to think more creatively the national office. But Emmert said of the large and hinder the associa- PHILADELPHIA about scheduling models trying to support these buyouts that have become tion’s ability to govern Eagles going with Jalen Hurts over Carson Wentz and about the way we run students in as many ways common in major college equitably. a variety of elements of as we possibly can has football. “And I hope Emmert called the rec- Jalen Hurts will start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, the associations?’ sending Carson Wentz to the bench. really been the hallmark that causes folks to think ommendation “exactly the Eagles coach Doug Pederson made the announcement Tuesday He added: “I’m hoping of all of this,” Emmert longer and harder about wrong thing to do.” He on the team’s website. that that those lessons said. “Because when you those kind of allocation told AP he agrees football Pederson insisted Monday the decision was his, even though aren’t lost.” when you look at how the decisions. And that’s not has “an outsized influ- Wentz’s $128 million, four-year contract begins in 2021. Hurts It has been a grim 2020 schools have stepped up to be critical of South ence” over college sports. replaced Wentz in the third quarter of a 30-16 loss to Green Bay for college sports just the with their health and safe- Carolina or Texas or “But that’s a reflection and completed 5 of 12 passes for 109 yards, one touchdown, one same. Between the can- ty support for students, anybody else. That’s just of the popularity of that interception and took three sacks. cellation of last season’s it’s been pretty remark- to say that we need to be particular sport,” he said. lucrative NCAA basketball able. It’s been extensive. clear among ourselves as “And changing the orga- NHL players balk at changing CBA, league moves on tournaments and the loss It’s been hard, but it’s to why we’re engaged in nizational structure of of football ticket revenue been really remarkable. this activity and what we football won’t modify that NHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement and the league is preparing to open the season Jan. because of limited atten- And we need to say, ‘OK, are trying to accomplish demand in any fashion. 13 after starting training camp on New Year’s Day, a person with dance, athletic depart- if we can do that, why collectively and individual “So when there’s a pro- knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. ments big and small have can’t we do these other institutions.” posal to just say, well, let’s Owners and players, with the hopes of getting back on the ice been forced to make steep things?’” Emmert spoke to change the organization next month, have moved past financial negotiations in light of the cuts. South Carolina last the AP after partici- of football, move it away CBA extension reached over the summer., said the person, who Ohio State, for example, month fired football coach pating in the Sports from all the rest of sports, spoke on condition of anonymity because talks between union has made plans to lose Will Muschamp at a cost Business Journal’s annual somehow that will change and the league are private. more than $100 million, of about $12 million to Intercollegiate Athletics the decision making The two sides are discussing scheduling, testing protocols and cutting wages and jobs, buy out the remainder of Forum. The event is being around football. I think it’s some of the other obstacles that need to be overcome to start the season after revenue concerns caused by the covid-19 pandemic but not teams. Other his contract. That move conducted virtually. very unlikely to happen briefly stalled progress. schools plan to eliminate came after the athletic Recently, the Knight that way. And I think it’s sports, including Iowa and department implemented Commission on very likely to have the — Associated Press Stanford, which plans to furloughs to address an Intercollegiate Athletics, opposite effect.” Lake City Reporter CHS cross country banquet, 9A Story ideas?

Contact Jordan Kroeger 754-0421 SPORTS [email protected]

Follow @LCR_Sports on Twitter for local stories, score updates and more

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 www.lakecityreporter.com 12A

3 2 HOT START CONTINUES

Fernandes scores twice as CHS wins third straight match

By JORDAN KROEGER [email protected]

ALACHUA — Through seven matches this season, Columbia is proving tough to beat. Santa Fe found that out Tuesday night. Christian Fernandes scored two goals and Noel Caballero added another to lead the Tigers to a 3-2 win on the Raiders’ Senior Night. Bryant Rigdon also had two assists and Angel Gabriel-Perez had another to help Columbia win its third straight and extend its unbeaten streak to four. The Tigers (6-1-1) recov- ered after surrendering a goal to the Raiders (2-4-1) less than two minutes in. But Caballero tied the match before the first half water break and Fernandes scored two more goals less than 19 minutes into the second half before Columbia held on late for the victory. “The start was a lit- tle unnerving for us,” Columbia coach Trevor Hickman said. “We had JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter Columbia’s Christian Fernandes chases down possession of the ball against Santa Fe on Tuesday night. CHS continued on 9A

COLLEGE COLLEGE FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Top 4 hold Nov 21 - Dec 30, 2020 steady in CFP rankings Tide, Irish, Tigers and AP FILE PHOTO Buckeyes all stay put; Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass UF remains No. 6. against South Carolina on Oct. 3 in Gainesville.

By RALPH D. RUSSO Stalled ground game? Associated Press Pass-happy Florida For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio simply happy passing State held on to the top four spots in the College The Gators are mostly one-dimensional but Football Playoff rankings. that’s fine with Mullen, Trask and company. ENHANCED SHOW FEATURING MORE ANIMATED The selection commit- By MARK LONG finale against reigning tee’s second-from-last Associated Press national champion LSU AND COLORFUL LIGHTS. NEW SCENES & NEW ROUTE. rankings had only a little (3-5) with the nation’s OVER 6.5 MILLION LIGHTS movement in the top 10. 103rd-ranked ground GAINESVILLE — Texas A&M is still fifth game. They are averaging Drive & Walk Through 6-10pm NIGHTLY Florida coach Dan and Florida held at sixth. 126.2 yards rushing, the Mullen doesn’t even real- www.SuwanneeLights.com Iowa State moved up program’s least productive ly bother trying to run a couple of spots to sev- ground attack since coach the ball anymore. enth after earning a spot Steve Spurrier’s final sea- Visit Frosty’s Village in the Big 12 title game. Sure, the sixth-ranked son in Gainesville in 2001. Cincinnati slipped a spot Gators hand it off here That was Spurrier’s to eighth after an idle and there, mostly when best passing team in his Craft Village to enjoy Campfires, week because of covid-19 they’re leading and/ 26 years as a head coach, Hot Chocolate & S'Mores or trying to run out the NOVEMBER-21 issues in the program. spanning Duke, Florida through The Bearcats also will clock. But they’re as and South Carolina. With Kid’s Christmas Train not play this week against one-dimensional as any Rex Grossman at the DECEMBER-30 Tulsa, the committee’s Florida team in nearly helm, the Gators led the Santa’s Workshop 24th-ranked team. Those two decades. And no one nation by averaging 405.2 2020 two schools are sched- is complaining. yards through the air. uled to meet Dec. 19 in Not Mullen. Not quar- Trask and the Gators SNOW NIGHT the American Athletic terback and Heisman DECEMBER 30 aren’t quite there, but PRESENTED BY: BUSY BEE Conference title game. Trophy front-runner Kyle they aren’t far behind. Trask. And surely not any Ohio State is also cur- And the ground game PRESENTED BY of Trask’s receivers, a rently without a game this has been a victim of their CC COLLINS & COMPANY weekend after Michigan group widely considered CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS own passing prowess. Live Oak Pack & Ship had to cancel because of a the best in the country. “If I want to go put our covid-19 outbreak. The pass-happy Gators energy into it, I’m sure 3076 95th Drive Live Oak, FL The Buckeyes had are simply happy passing. we can figure it out,” 386-364-1683 Florida (8-1) enters www.MusicLivesHere.com CFP continued on 10A Saturday’s regular-season GATORS continued on 10A